NOVEMBER: A TIME TO REMEMBER THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sat., Nov. 7 to Sun., Nov. 15, 2009 Saturday Vigil, Nov. 7: 4:30 PM Church Frank N. Leone (Wife, Dolores & Family) John Cassiani (Thomas Giacomino) Rose Funwela (Family) 7:30 AM Church 9:30 AM Chapel 11:30 AM Church Andrew R. Martonik (Wife, Rose & Family) 7:45 PM Chapel Tony Carpeloti (Teddy & Ang Mancini) WEEKDAYS 9:30 AM CHURCH Monday, Nov. 9: Nick Pekular (Donna Okrazewski) Tuesday, Nov. 10: Josephine Bridickas (Family) Wednesday, Nov. 11: 8:30 AM, Chapel: Frank Zelonka Wednesday, Nov. 11: Brother McMahon (Children) Thursday, Nov. 12: Catherine Baker Knoll (George & Marge Wolf) Friday, Nov. 13: In Thanksgiving (Ray & Kathy Cheski) Friday, Nov. 13: Wedding, 3:00 PM, Church Aleksander A. Balobeck and Sarah M. Harris Saturday, Nov. 14, 1:00 PM, St. Mary Cemetery Chapel Mass celebrated for all our beloved dead of our parish and those buried at our cemeteries. Saturday, Nov. 14: Wedding, 2:30 PM, Church James Rupert and Amanda Jenkins Saturday Vigil, Nov. 14: 4:30 PM Church Enes & Dominick Lupoi (Children) Anna & Eugene Ritter (Family) 7:30 AM Church 9:30 AM Chapel Anniv - Ralph & James Ciccone w/vera & Ralph V. rembr d (Karen & Angela) Anniv - Alfred Peters (Wife & Children) Parish Family of Saint John of God 11:30 AM Church 7:45 PM Chapel Parish Office Hours: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Monday thru Friday) Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday Noon NOVEMBER: A TIME TO REMEMBER THANKSGIVING BREAD The month of November is traditionally a time for us to remember in a special way those who have preceded us in death. A book in which you are invited to write in the names of your deceased loved ones is placed in the back vestibule of the Church and Chapel. Next weekend, November 14/15, bread kits consisting of one package of five frozen loaves of bread, zip lock bags, a thanksgiving Prayer, and instructions will be available at the Gathering Place. We are looking for seven (7) people to volunteer to bake these loaves at home and bring them to Mass on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, to be blessed and given to each family attending Mass. Thanks in advance for your help. THANKSGIVING BASKETS With the preparation of Thanksgiving in our own families, we are reminded of families in our parish who are less fortunate that we. Our parish will collect non-perishable food as well as paper products and soap for families on two weekends: November 7 & 8 and November 14 & 15. Monetary donations will be gratefully accepted. Please mark the envelope Thanksgiving Dinner and place it in the collection basket at Mass. Thank you in advance. The non-perishable food we collect at Mass on Thanksgiving Day will be given to the Little Sisters of the Poor in support of their ministry to the elderly. Readings for the Week of November 8, 2009 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16/Heb 9:24-28/Mk 12:38-44 Monday: Ez 47:1-12/1 Cor 3:9c-11,16-17/Jn 2:13-22 Tuesday: Wis 2:23---3:9/Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b---8:1/Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9/Lk 18:1-8 Next Sunday: Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32 YEAR OF THE PRIEST PARISH PRAYER God, give us worthy priests in sufficient numbers.

2 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 8, 2009 YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS All teens in grades 9-12 are invited to play Flag Football on Monday, November 30, at 1:30 PM at Fairhaven Park. All you need to participate is a completed permission form. Blank forms are available at the Youth Office, the back of the Chapel, or can be downloaded from the parish website. For more information, contact Steve at or sjgyouthmin@yahoo.com. ST. JOHN OF GOD SCHOOL NEWS PASTA DINNER THIS SUNDAY St. John of God School is sponsoring a Pasta Dinner (home made sauce and meatballs) this Sunday, November 8, from 1-6 PM at the Social Hall. Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under and are available at the door. There will also be a 50/50 Raffle, Chinese Auction and Bake Sale. PARISH WEEKEND ATTENDANCE Oct. 31 / Nov. 1 Saturday Sunday Total Weekend Attendance... 1,097 PARISH FINANCIAL TOTALS For the Weekend of Oct. 31 / Nov. 1 Regular Offertory Collection...$ 6, (This is ordinary income from contributions for the general running of the parish. It is subject to a 17.6% tax to the Diocese of Pittsburgh.) PARISH SHARE PROGRAM PSP Assessment for $93, Contributions to date... $97, Excess Parish Share (Thank You!)... $ 4, We have successfully raised and paid off the Diocese on our PSP assessment for this year! Thank you for your generosity. From this point on, we get to keep for ourselves all PSP contributions to the end of the year, and tax-free at that. Please continue to use your monthly envelopes at the same rate - it is a year round campaign for us. God bless you for your cooperation. PARISH RETREAT MISSION NOVEMBER 16, 17, 18 Fr. Ed Miller will be preaching at all the weekend Masses next Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15 in St. John of God Parish concerning our Parish Retreat Mission. On Monday, Nov.16; Tuesday, Nov. 17; and Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 PM in the Church, Fr. Ed Miller will present three inspiring evenings to enrich our faith. Please make every effort to attend at least one of these inspiring and uplifting evenings. All parish activities (i.e., Bingo) and meeting will be cancelled to allow everyone the opportunity to experience our Parish Retreat Mission. CONFIRMATION PREPARATION PROGRAM Our Confirmation Preparation Program continues this Sunday evening, Nov. 8, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Mother of Sorrows Chapel. This time frame includes Mass at 7:45 PM. For more information, call John Fatula at HOSPITAL Please pray for all parishioners who are in the hospital, especially: Caring Heights - Howard Beasock Broadmore Assisted Living - Stephanie Domka Kindred/Oakdale - Val Kaczmarek Also for all those ill at home, in nursing homes, and shut-ins; that they may continue to receive the Lord s Blessings. SYMPATHY We wish to extend our sympathy to the Family of James Hergenroeder, Rudolph Schott, Mary Pello, John Zaharko, Edward Jordan and Edward DeLouis whom God has called. Please remember them and all our dearly departed and their families in your prayers. May the Choirs of Angels receive them and may they with the once poor Lazarus have rest everlasting. DIOCESAN ADULT FAITH FORMATION SERIES As part of adult continuing faith formation, the Diocese of Pittsburgh is hosting its second in a series of talks specifically focused on Prayer and Spirituality. Dr. Susan Muto, executive director of Epiphany Association and a native of Pittsburgh, is a renowned speaker, author, and teacher who led conferences, seminars, workshops, and institutes throughout the world. Dr. Muto is an expert in literature and spirituality and specializes in the work of post-reformation Spiritual writers. We invite you to come listen to her presentation, Practicing the Prayer of Presence to be held Tuesday, Nov. 17 at St. Paul Seminary Auditorium at 7:30 PM. Continuing education credit is available for priests, deacons and catechists. The lecture is free all are welcome to attend. Bring a friend.

3 THE WEEK AHEAD Nov. 9 (Mon.) - Mass at Chartiers Manor Nursing Home, 814 Chartiers Ave., 1:45 PM Nov. 9 (Mon.) - Miraculous Medal Novena Prayers recited in St. Mary s Church - Rosary begins 6:30 PM. Nov. 9 (Mon.) - St. Vincent de Paul Society Mtg, 7 PM in the Gathering Place. Nov. 10 (Tues.) - St. Anthony Novena Prayers recited following the 9:30 AM Mass in St. Mary s Church. Nov. 10 (Tues.) - Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7-9 PM, MOS Nov. 11 (Wed.) - WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO in MOS Social Hall - Doors open at 5 PM Early Birds, 7 PM and regular games begin at 7:15 PM Nov. 11 (Wed.) - Cub Scout Mtg, 6-7:30 PM, Gathering Place - Call Jeff Kotek, for information. Nov. 13 (Fri.) - Mother of Sorrows Novena Prayers recited following 9:30 AM Mass, St. Mary s Church. Nov. 13 (Fri.) - PIZZA KITCHEN! To order please call on Fridays, 8 AM 1 PM. Orders must be picked up by 3:45 PM. RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Share in the Care On Sunday, Nov. 22, the annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be taken at all Masses. Please share in the care of our elderly religious by giving generously in the second collection the weekend of Nov. 21/22. Thank you. OLD TESTAMENT BIBLE STUDY A Bible Study to study to explore some of the major people of God and themes of the Old Testament will be held this Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Sacristy at Mother of Sorrows Chapel led by John Fatula. All are welcome. For more information, please call John Fatula at DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE, JUNE 6-18, 2010 A unique pilgrimage sponsored by the Diocese of Pittsburgh to celebrate the worldwide Year for Priests will take place June 6 through June 18, The pilgrimage to Rome and France is open to all priests, deacons, Religious and laity of the Diocese. A meeting will be held this Wednesday, November 11, 7:30 PM at Domenec Hall, St. Paul Seminary, Noblestown Rd. for those who might be interested in taking part in the pilgrimage. This meeting will outline the itinerary of the pilgrimage, the options available, travel arrangements and cost. CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW Holy Trinity Cafeteria and Fr. Herrmann Hall Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 from 10 AM to 3 PM 5718 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township Over 100 Crafters - Lunch Available Raffle, Chinese Auction and Bake Sale Lots of Parking - Handicapped Accessible More info: Alvie, ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS MONASTERY RETREAT WEEKENDS Jesus tell me a story to guide me! Our Sister Parish of St. Catherine of Siena will once again sponsor a men s weekend retreat in January open to all the men in St. John of God Parish as well. The theme of this year s retreat is based upon the parables of Jesus. The date of the retreat weekend is January 29-31, This is a wonderful weekend to experience the Holy Trinity in a unique way to each individual. For those who say their life is too busy, Mother Theresa would tell others to pray longer when their lives are too hectic and busy. For further information, you may contact Bob Bittner at DESSERT CARD PARTY November 15, :00 PM - Doors open at Noon Chinese Auction, Money Tree, 50/50 Raffle and Door Prizes Donation: $5.00 For tickets and information, please call Phyllis at Tickets will also be available at the door. SANCTUARY CANDLE - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 8 ST. MARY S - IN MEMORY OF ROSE TOTH BY SOPHIA AND ED MOTHER OF SORROWS - IN MEMORY OF ALBERT AND ANN CAPUTO BY DAUGHTER, ELEANOR AND AL ONE-DAY MARRIAGE PREPARATION St. Joseph Parish in Coraopolis is now offering oneday Marriage Preparation Courses (prepared in conformity with diocesan guidelines) on the following dates: January 23, 2010, April 24, 2010 and August 21, The class will run from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. The fee of $75 includes a light breakfast and buffet luncheon. To register for any of these classes, you may either call St. Joseph Parish at or download a registration form from their website at Class size is limited to 40 couples per session.

4 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 8, 2009 MAKE A GIFT THROUGH AN IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER In most years, if you are over the age of 70 1/2, you must take a required minimum distribution from your IRA. In 2009, however, you may instruct your IRA custodian to withhold the normal required distribution. As usual, the amount of any distribution is taxed as ordinary income. However, federal legislation enacted on October 3, 2008 extends the opportunity for you, for the remainder of 2009, to make a direct distribution from your IRA to a qualified charity, such as Saint John of God Parish or School. Such distributions, up to $100,000, are not subject to income tax. For more information about how you and our parish or school can benefit from an IRA charitable rollover, contact the parish office or Paul Stabile, the Director of Planned Giving for the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh at SAINT JOHN OF GOD STEEPLE CHASE DRIVE TRIP #2 Sunday, December 6, 2009 Depart St. Mary s Church 9:30 AM Return approximately 8:00 PM Holiday Lights, Lunch, Theatre in Historic Ligonier & Overly EVENING OF REFLECTION The semi-annual Evening of Reflection for those who are Separated or Divorced, sponsored by the Office for Adult and Family Faith Formation of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, will be offered on Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 7-9 PM at the auditorium of St. Paul Seminary, Crafton. The presenter will be Fr. Peter Horton, a priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh who is currently Involved in campus ministry. His topic is Why Bad Things Happen to Good People. Fr. Horton will reflect on Separation and Divorce in the Light of the Garden of Gethsemane and the Garden of Easter. These two pivotal moments in the life of Jesus, the movement of the paschal mystery from the darkness of Gethsemane to the Joy of Easter is a profound mystery of faith that involves deeply felt human emotions, the same emotions we may feel in our journey of separation and divorce and a new beginning filled with hope and joy. Both our disillusionment and our hope are real, the journey is often painful, but the end result is the joy of resurrection. For further information call or visit familylife@diopitt.org. $90 Per Person Includes: Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation Lunch & Ramada Inn in Ligonier Ligonier Festival of Lights & Shopping in the Town Square Musical Holiday Ligonier theatre w/ Valley Players Overly Lights, Live Nativity, Trains, and much, much more Reservations/Questions Call: or Steeple Chase Drive - Ligonier Holiday Lights Please Print, Drop in Collection Basket or Mail Slot at Parish Office or Mail to: St. John of God Parish 1011 Church Avenue McKees Rocks, PA Print LIGONIER LIGHTS on envelope. Checks payable to ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH - NOT REFUNDABLE IF YOU CANCEL $90 Enclosed is $ Name Phone

5 PASTOR'S CORNER Fr. Lou Vallone We are still celebrating and praying during this Year of the Priest. Fr. Zajdel gave you some reflections last week. It's my turn. 1. I hasten to assure you that I have never visited any of the outrages that Fr. Bob chronicled about pastors and assistants on any priest that I have been pastor of, least of all my brothers Fr. Bob, Fr. Rege, Fr. Al or Fr. Larry. However, he has given me some GREAT ideas! 2. People at both parishes have been chiding me about not being around for Masses much - although I have only been away for two weekends in the past 4 months. But I understand the perception from the perspective of those who attend the same Mass every Sunday. Here is how the math works out. There are 52 weekends in a year. I teach in Rome for most of June. Priests are entitled (and encouraged by law) to take a month's vacation, a week's retreat and a week's continued education each year so we don't get stale or burn out. That means that I am scheduled away from my assignment 8 weekends a year, leaving 44. I am only a part time pastor at each of my two parishes, and rotate the Mass schedule at each of them, meaning that I have 22 weekends at St. Catherine, and 22 at St. John of God. I normally do all three of the Masses at SCAT when I am there, but at SJOG we have 4 (and sometimes, like during confirmation preparation, 5) Masses at two churches. I by law am not supposed to celebrate more than 3 Sunday Masses, which means that I hit each of the scheduled Masses at SJOG half of the 22 times I am there - about 11 times a year. Often on continued next column... Saturday, I am also scheduled for weddings and/or funerals, so do not celebrate the Saturday evening Mass. If someone attends the same Mass every week at one of the churches while I am circuit riding the other two, it works out that they may only have me as a celebrant once a month, or once every five weeks. My heart and soul would celebrate as pastor every Mass every weekend for every parishioner. My body however cannot. And yes, I do miss each and every one of you when I am not there, and pray for each and every one of you no matter where I am. 3. Our revivalist next week is Fr. Ed Miller of St. Bernadine Church in Baltimore. He is one of the finest priests that God has ever gifted His people with. Internationally known as a preacher and pastor of a premier African-American parish, he has pastored there as long as I have been ordained. When I became pastor of St. Benedict the Moor at the tender age of 33 and only 8 years ordained, I was a clueless kid comparatively. At a workshop, Fr. Ed gave the keynote, and I asked him to mentor me, which he has done now for almost 30 years. I make no pastoral move without his advice and consent, and never will. He has been to me a model, an inspiration, a mentor, a friend and a brother. Although 250 highway miles have physically separated us, phones, letters, and visits have always kept us as one. I want to be just like him when I grow up. If you read between the lines, you will realize that I have brought him in this year more for my sake and revival than yours. But do yourself a favor and come to the revival Nov. 16, 17 and 18 at the Church at St. Mary at 6:30 PM each evening. You can complain to him if you don't like the way I turned out. His only fault is that he snores like a freight train! St. John of God Parish Membership Form Name Address City Zip Phone CHECK ONE: New Registration Change of Address Moving out of Parish Want Envelopes Please drop Membership Form into the offertory basket or mail to Rectory.