December 31, 2017 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

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1 December 31, 2017 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph St. Aloysius Church Most Holy Name of Jesus Church St. Anthony Chapel Rev. James R. Orr, Pastor Rev. James W. Garvey, In Residence Deacon G. Gregory Jelinek, Permanent Deacon MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS CHURCH 1700 Harpster St. Pgh. PA Phone: Sunday: 7:30 am & 9:00 am ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH 3616 Mount Troy Rd. Pgh. PA Phone: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am ST. ANTHONY CHAPEL Saturday Vigil: 6:00 pm 1704 Harpster St. Pgh. PA Mass Monday Friday: 8:30 am Novena to St. Anthony of Padua: Tuesday at 7:30 pm RECONCILIATION: Saturday at 3:15 pm at St. Aloysius Church and 7:00 pm at St. Anthony s Chapel or by appointment. BAPTISM: Held on 1st Sundays at 12:30 pm at St. Aloysius Church and on 2nd Sundays at 12:30 pm at Most Holy Name Church. Call office to schedule an appointment R.C.I.A.: This is the program for those who wish to become Catholic. Call the parish office for information. MARRIAGE: Beginning in 2016, weddings will be scheduled no later than 2:00 pm ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Available by appointment.

2 Mission Statement of St. Aloysius & Most Holy Name Parishes St. Aloysius and Most Holy Name of Jesus parishes, while valuing the uniqueness of each parish community, commit to work together to proclaim the gospel of Christ and to welcome others to join in the life of the Church, to celebrate the sacramental life of the Catholic Church, to nourish the faith of our members, and to engage in serving the needs of others. CLERGY Rev. James R. Orr, Pastor.ext. 5 Rev. James Garvey, In Residence...ext. 6 Gregory Jelinek, Deacon Deacon Greg s snsm811@verizon.net MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH Phone Fax Website...mostholynameofjesusparish15212.org ..mostholyname@hotmail.com Becky Hurst, Administrative Assistant....ext. 2 ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH Phone Fax Website.saintaloysiuspittsburgh.org . staloysius.church@verizon.net Jim Gottermeyer, Administrative Assistant.ext. 4 Claire Sigmund, Rummage House CCD DIRECTOR Mary Ann Dank MUSIC MINISTRY Ken Gerst Carol Ann Spehar CHARITABLE OUTREACH IN OUR PARISHES St. Vincent de Paul Society...ext. 8 Ladies of Charity..ext. 0 Catholic Community Food Bank..ext. 0 ST. ANTHONY S CHAPEL Website..saintanthonyschapel.org .saintanthonychairperson@gmail.com Chapel Hours: 1-4 pm Every day EXCEPT Fridays & Holidays Carole Brueckner, Chairperson Margie Hoffield, Chapel Shop Interested in becoming Catholic? Call , ext. 0 for information on how. Liturgical Schedule: December 30 January 7 Saturday, December 30 Vigil: The Holy Family 4:00PM Raymond Schnieder / Birthday (Laverne) STA 6:00PM Linda Stalter (Paul, Laura & Children) CHP Sunday, December 31 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 7:30AM For the Parishes MHN 9:00AM Bob Ross (Susan Crowe) MHN 11:00AM Don Knorr (Family) STA Monday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary 8:30AM Shirley Schmucker (Thomas E. Schmucker) CHP Tuesday, January 2 SS. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen 8:30AM Beth Taletta (Mona & Bucky) CHP 7:30PM Novena to St. Anthony of Padua CHP Wednesday, January 3 The Most Holy Name of Jesus 8:30AM Helen & Peter Grundhoffer (Rita Foley) CHP 6:00PM Living & Deceased Members of MHN Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish Thursday, January 4 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 8:30AM Patricia Lynch (Ron Ross) CHP Friday, January 5 St. John Neumann 8:30AM Deceased Gramc & Schmitt Families CHP (Bob & Phyllis Gramc) Saturday, January 6 Vigil: The Epiphany of the Lord 4:00PM Deborah Kaib Oesterle (Jean Bishop) STA 6:00PM Bartolowits Boys: John, Emil, Bill & Ed CHP Sunday, January 7 The Epiphany of the Lord 7:30AM Eleanor Dumrauf MHN (Linda Fitzgerald & Dave Smith) 9:00AM For the Parishes MHN 11:00AM Richard McKenzie, Jr. (Casino Group) STA STA - Saint Aloysius Church MHN - Most Holy Name of Jesus Church CHP - St. Anthony s Chapel St. Aloysius In Loving Memory of Niederst Family By Suzy Sanctuary Candles Most Holy Name In Loving Memory of Hilda & Bernard Lunz By Bernadette & Joe Kryl St. Anthony s Chapel In Loving Memory of Bob Jackline By Theresa, Jack & Bill

3 GOSPEL MEDITATION Encourage Deeper Understanding of Scripture December 31, 2017 The Holy Family "When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned... to their own town of Nazareth." Mary and Joseph were faithful Jews who followed the norms of their religion. Today's Gospel describes the event we call "The Presentation." Jesus' parents, like every Jewish family, presented their infant son to the Lord in a formal ceremony at the temple in Jerusalem. Having done what their religious rites required (and having heard the prophetic words of Simeon and Anna), Mary and Joseph returned home. It was back in their native region of Galilee, amidst the daily routine of domestic life, that Jesus "grew and became strong, filled with wisdom." As Christians, we too consecrate our children to the Lord when we have them baptized in the Church. Seeing our children receive this sacrament of initiation is always a moment of great joy and hope as we anticipate the life that lies ahead for them, both on earth and in eternity. But the baptism of a baby is only the beginning of this journey towards heaven. In truth, the little daily details, the simple living of family life in our own home paves the way for our children to reach their eternal home. And so it was with the Holy Family. Jesus' childhood, his formation and development took place not primarily amidst the public drama of the temple, but in the quiet privacy of his home. How important this home was, where his parents raised him in their faith and helped him live in such a way that "the favor of God was upon him." May we too, in our homes and our families, remember that although our mission may be lived out in very small moments, taken together they have an eternal significance. Pope Francis Monthly Prayer Intention for January Evangelization Religious Minorities in Asia: That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom. Happy New Year! Fr. Jim Orr, Fr. Jim Garvey, Deacon Greg and the entire parish staffs would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year. We pray that this will be a good year filled with many blessings for all! Eucharistic Adoration & Veneration of the Relic of St. Angela Merici at St. Anthony's Chapel On Sunday, January 7th at 3:00 pm, we will begin to pray the Church's evening prayer before Christ in the Eucharist. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the monstrance at the beginning of evening prayer and the service will conclude with Benediction, Christ imparting His blessing to us in His Eucharistic Presence. Following the service, the faithful who wish to do so will have the opportunity to venerate a relic of one of the saints. For January it will be St. Angela Merici, whose feast day is January 27th. Hours for the Holidays The Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, January 1st. St. Anthony Chapel will be closed on December 31st & January 1st. New Year s Day Mass Schedule The feast day for Mary, The Mother of God is on January 1st and is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. All are welcome to worship with us on New Year s Day at the 8:30 am Mass at St. Anthony s Chapel. There are no Masses scheduled for Sunday evening on December 31st. Have a safe and Happy New Year! Christmas Flower Memorials The Christmas Flower Memorials will be printed in the January 7th bulletin due to early bulletin submissions. Mass Requests for 2018 Mass Requests for 2018 are being accepted. Please remember to include a stipend of $10 per request. Checks should be made out to the appropriate church.

4 Religious Education Schedule Class time: 10:15 11:30 am Sunday, December 31 - NO CCD CLASSES Sunday, January 7 - Regular Class Sunday, January 14 - Regular Class CCD Update Due to the early deadline for the bulletin, all of the final totals for the Food Bank and for the Children s Hospital Free Care Fund collections will be shared in the next bulletin. Thank you to all of you for your generosity. From all us at CCD we hope that you have a Blessed Christmas and a Healthy New Year. Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Chimbote Mission On Sunday, February 11th, our CCD Program will host a Pancake Breakfast and Basket Raffle to benefit The Chimbote Mission in Chimbote, Peru. The breakfast will run from 8:00 11:00 am in Most Holy Name School Hall and will cost $5 for 3 pancakes, sausage and a beverage. Each class will put together a Theme Basket and if you would like to donate items for these baskets, your donation can be dropped off at either parish office. Please mark it for CCD Pancake Breakfast. The themes of the baskets are: Valentines, Kids, Baking, Movies, Easter, Pittsburgh, Spring Cleaning, and Family Games. To find out more about this mission, visit chimbotefoundation.org Mary, the Holy Mother of God This solemnity is a rather recent addition to the cycle of seasons, Sundays, and feasts in our liturgical year. We have Pope Paul VI to thank for the 1974 enshrining of the devotion to Mary into our calendar on January 1. It is also a day in our calendar as a World Day for Peace. Let us pray... God of heaven and earth, you came to us and took our earthly flesh through the gift of Mary's yes. She is our Mother in faith, as she is your earthly mother. We are thankful beyond our ability to thank you for the gift of her Son as our brother and savior. Through her self-giving, we have been reconciled to you. Bless us as we begin this New Year and endow us with the desire and ability to create a world of peace. We ask all this, through the intercession of Mary to you, one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen Sanctuary Candle Request Seven day Sanctuary Candles: $20 For: By: Week Desired: Please include $20 with this request and drop off at either parish rectory.

5 St. Vincent de Paul Society Members of St. Vincent DePaul Society want to thank our many parishioners who supported our ministry throughout this past year. Your support helped to ease the burden for the least of your neighbors within the parishes of Most Holy Name of Jesus and St. Aloysius. Relief from sudden misfortune often due to illness or injury was given due to your sacrificial contribution. We want to pass on to you the grateful thanks and praise your neighbors shared with us. Your generosity is gratefully appreciated. Our prayer is that you and your family receive a hundredfold Blessings of God in this New Year. Ladies of Charity Your Ladies of Charity are busy this Christmas season visiting with the shut ins from both parishes. These Christmas reindeer were made with a bar of soap and a ton of love. We are planning some great things for 2018, including the annual Mass of Anointing and also a Blood Drive on March 24th. If you would like to join, or for more info, call Donna Bodnar at Catholic Community Food Bank The Catholic Community Food Bank continues to serve the needs of those in our community. The 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am to noon at Most Holy Name Church Hall is the designated day for distributions. Tuesday, January 16th is the next distribution date. The Holy Family The bible tells us very little about the family life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as they formed their home in Nazareth. We know that Jesus was presented in the temple in accordance with the custom of the law, that he grew strong and was filled with wisdom, and that he stayed behind at the temple in Jerusalem to discourse with the elders and scholars of the law. Much else is left to the tradition of our faith and to our imagination. The Holy Family was certainly unconventional, composed of a virgin mother, a child conceived by the Holy Spirit who is the Son of God, and a foster father who loved the child as if He was his own. Yet, we hold them up as the example of family life for us who seek to love those God has placed in our lives. The Holy Family also becomes our inspiration as we form a family of faith in our parishes. While our faith communities will undergo change as part of the On Mission for The Church Alive! initiative, the work of building up the family of the Church will continue in earnest. May the example and intercession of the Holy Family support us in this important work. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed. Call the parish office to find our more , ext. 0 St. Vincent de Paul Society Helps our neighbors with utility and rental assistance and also emergency needs. Volunteer 1 week per month Ladies of Charity Visits with shut ins and assists the St. Vincent de Paul society with home visits. Make crafts and smile makers for shut ins and those who are ill. Catholic Community Food Bank Pack bags and handout food to those in need on the 3rd Monday / Tuesday of the month. Volunteer 1 or 2 days per month Special Education CCD Teach Religious Education to those with special needs. Health care workers & teachers are needed. Volunteer on Saturdays or for field trips

6 Most Holy Name of Jesus Feast Day Celebration Wednesday, January 3 6:00 pm Mass at Most Holy Name of Jesus Church Celebrating 150 Years of serving Our Lord Enjoy the social gathering afterward in the school hall featuring homemade soup, fresh sliced ham sliders, tossed salad, Christmas cookies, wine, coffee or tea. This will be our January event for the Celebration of 150 Years as a Parish A 150th Anniversary Ornament will be handed out to all who attend Please pick up your ticket from the Ushers or the Parish Office Thanks to our Deacon, Greg Jelinek and company who will host this January event For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of JESUS every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:9-11)

7 Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish Parish Calendar Dec. 30 & 31-2nd Collection - St. Vincent de Paul Sun. Dec St. Anthony Chapel is Closed Sun. Dec Oldies Dinner Dance - 7:30 pm Mon. Jan. 1 - Parish Office & St. Anthony Chapel is closed Wed. Jan. 3 - Feast Day Celebration - begins with Mass at 6:00 pm, Light meal & reception follows Fri. Jan. 5 - Lyceum open-7:00-11:00 pm Sat. Jan. 6 - Special Ed CCD - 10:00-11:30 am Jan. 6 & 7-2nd Collection - Maintenance Sun. Jan. 7 - CCD Classes - 10:15-11:30 am Sun. Jan. 7 - Lyceum open-1:00-5:00 & 7:00-11:00 pm Thank You! The Members of the Cookie Walk committee would like to thank all those who baked and made soup this year. We would also like to thank everyone who came and bought the cookies and soup on December 16th. This annual event is always a sell out! God Bless you all and may you and your families have a Happy & Healthy New Year. - The Cookie Walk Committee 150th Anniversary Events by month: January - Most Holy Name of Jesus Feast Day Celebration on Wednesday, January 3rd. Begins with 6:00 pm Mass and reception follows. February - The CCD Program will host a Pancake Breakfast & Basket Raffle on Sunday, February 11th with all funds being donated to The Chimbote Mission. March - Disabilities Awareness Sunday on Sunday, March 4th, hosted by our Special Education CCD Program. 9:00 am Mass followed by breakfast. Save the Date - Farewell Reception Please take some time on Sunday, January 14th after the 9:00 am Mass to give your well-wishes to Fr. Garvey before he leaves for his new residence at St. John Vianney Manor. A Farewell Reception immediately following Mass. All are welcome to attend. Hidden Treasures News Moving forward to the end of the year, the volunteers at Hidden Treasures have asked that you hold your donations. They will not take donations during the months of December & January due to the house being closed. They will accept donations once again beginning Thursday, February 1st. Thank You all for a great year at the Hidden Treasures Rummage Sales. Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish Offertory Collections NO TOTALS AVAILABLE DUE TO EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE Save the date for Valentine s Day Oldies Dance Mark your calendars now for the Oldies Valentine s Dance held at Most Holy Name Parish on Saturday, February 10th. DJ Ron Hopkinson will be spinning your favorites. More details are coming...

8 St. Aloysius Parish Parish Calendar Sat. Dec Train Display - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sun. Dec Train Display - 12:00-4:00 pm Mon. Jan. 1 - Parish Office Closed Tues. Jan. 2 - Christian Mothers Meeting, 6:30 pm Fri. Jan. 5 - Story Hour for Children - 12 Noon Sun. Jan. 7 - Brunch in the Social Hall following Mass Jan. 6 & 7 - Gift Card Sale at Masses Join us on Sunday, January 7th On Sunday, January 7, 2018, at the 11:00 Mass, St. Aloysius will mark the 125th anniversary of the first Mass offered at the Parish on January 8, During 1892, the contract was awarded to build the new church, the cornerstone had been laid and the three donated bells were blessed. Finally, on January 8, 1893, St. Aloysius Church was solemnly dedicated by the Most Reverend Richard Phelan at a Mass celebrated by Fr. H. Goebel and sermon given by Fr. P. Paul. Please join us on January 7, 2018 at the 11:00 Mass as we remember the beginning of our Parish and give thanks for those early donors and families. Mass will be followed by brunch in the Social Hall. Please contact Sharon Misencik at by Sunday, December 31st if you are planning on attending brunch. There is no need to respond if you are only attending Mass. St. Aloysius Christian Mothers A regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 2nd after reciting the rosary at 6:30. As the cold wind blows outside, a hot bowl of soup along with crusty bread will be served. And of course there s always cake! Hope to see you there. The cake committee for this meeting will be Joan Lippold, Colleen Madden and Josie Mikolay. SAVE THE DATE Super Bowl Weekend Hoagie Sale Look for the order form in the January bulletin Farewell Reception Please take some time on Saturday, January 13th after the 4:00 pm Mass to give your well-wishes to Fr. Garvey before he leaves for his new residence at St. John Vianney Manor. A Farewell Reception immediately following Mass. All are welcome to attend. Rivers Casino Trip Come to the Rivers Casino on Thursday, January 11. The cost is $20 and you will get back $20 in free play and $5 in food. The bus will leave St. Aloysius at 10:00 am and will leave the casino at 3:30 pm to return. For info, call Carol Fulton at Gift Card Sale Gift Cards will be available at Masses next weekend, January 6 & 7. Thanks for supporting this parish fund raiser. Operating Train Display At Saint Aloysius School through January 14th. Admission is free, however donations are appreciated. Hours of operation: Saturdays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sundays 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm St. Aloysius Parish Offertory Collection NO TOTALS AVAILABLE DUE TO EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE

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11 The Holy Family December 30 & 31, 2017 A Family Perspective By Bud Ozar - Today s gospel says Joseph made his home in Nazareth. A home is built on the foundation of love, commitment and a shared history and is decorated with forgiveness, acceptance, rituals, discipline and mutual support. The Holy Family challenges us today: Don t live anyplace, live at HOME! St. Vincent de Paul Society - Today is the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. During our New Year may our families grow in wisdom and have the favor of God upon them. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring Christmas to the hearts of the poor, by assisting many families with utility and rent help. Need Prayers? - The Most Holy Name & St. Aloysius Parish Prayer Chain is a group that prays for a person or persons that is in need of God s graces. If you would like to have a prayer said for a special intention, contact Margaret Leo at New Parishioner Moving out of Parish New Address or Phone Want Envelopes St. Anthony s Chapel Most Holy Name Parish St. Aloysius Parish Around the Neighborhood Registration for Reserve Athletic Association's spring Baseball, Softball, T-ball, Future Stars and Challenger League Teams will be held at St. Aloysius Social Hall, 3614 Mt Troy Road, on the following dates: Saturday January 6th 10am -1pm, Saturday January 13th 10am -1pm and Sunday January pm. If you have any questions please contact Jeremy Plummer or Russ Reiger You do not need to be a resident of Reserve Township to play ball. Northside Catholic School Bingo Bonanza - Sunday, January 14, 2018 at St. Cyril of Alexandria Church Hall. Doors open 11:30; early bird 12:45, Bingo Bonanza begins at 1pm, 4 early bird, 16 regular bingos, 4 special bingos, 4 specials at half take allnighter, $1000 jackpot in 50# or less, Instant tickets, 50/50, Door prizes. For more info Monica at monicafabina@yahoo.com. **All winnings are subject to change based on attendance** Divorced, Widowed, or Separated? - The loss of a spouse through separation, divorce, or death is a traumatic experience. The Coping with Life Alone program offered through Beginning Experience International Ministry, Inc., is structured to help those in all stages of grief and loss cope with their feelings about the end of their marriage. The feelings of hurt, alienation, and pain that accompany the loss of one s spouse can be made bearable, and the grief work can begin effectively, with the support from others who have had a common experience. Coping with Life Alone sessions will be held weekly on Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 PM beginning January 11, 2018 at Ss. Simon & Jude parish (1607 Greentree Road, Pgh ) in the Parish Life Center (former school building). Cost of attendance is $25 for the entire 7-week session. For more information, contact Karen Walker ( or walkerk@bishopcanevin.org). WAOB Radio broadcasts exclusively Catholic programming 24 hours a day on FM, 860 AM (Millvale) Open every day, (except Fridays & Holidays) 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For information, call: Chapel: or Chairperson Contact Mike McAleer to place an ad today! mmcaleer@4lpi.com or (800) x D-4-3 For ad info. call

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