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1 FEBRUARY 4, th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TH ST. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA PARISH OFFICE: FAX: WEBSITE: STAFF Bro. John D. Harvey, O.F.M. Cap., Pastor Richard Fitzpatrick, Deacon Chrissy Jankowski, Music Minister Paula Calabrese, Director of Religious Education Eileen Frollini, Secretary Parish Food Pantry Catholic Parish Cemetery Assoc Archived Parish Records MASS SCHEDULE Saturday:... 4:00 p.m. (Sun. Vigil) Sunday:... 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Weekdays:. 6:30 p.m. (Mon. Thur. & 1st Fridays) RECONCILIATION Saturdays: Noon 1:00 p.m. in Church or by appointment anytime. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION There is the opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. in the Parish House Chapel. DIOCESE VICTIM ASSISTANCE HOTLINE: BAPTISM Ordinarily celebrated during one of the weekend Masses. A preparation class is required for parents and godparents. Contact the parish office to make arrangements. MARRIAGE Couples planning to marry must contact one of the parish priests at least six months before the marriage to set a date and begin preparations for this sacrament. SICK AND HOMEBOUND Please notify the parish office if someone is unable to attend Mass and wishes to receive Communion or the Sacrament of the Sick. Also please notify the office if any parishioner is admitted to a hospital. MISSION STATEMENT OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS PARISH Bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to life in our hearts, in our families and in our community To fulfill our mission we invite you to: Share in the Capuchin Franciscan Spirit Love and serve the Church Love and serve the poor Grow in holiness through vibrant liturgies and personal prayer Become an active and participating member of our Parish Community Deepen your knowledge of the Catholic Faith Affirm the dignity of each person Evangelize others through your life

2 FEBRUARY 4, 2018 What is the work that each of us is called to do? Of course that can be answered in a number of ways. We have particular occupations that is the employment that puts bread on our tables and a roof over our heads. That is the work that we hear Job lamenting in the first Scripture reading today as he says: Is not man s life on earth drudgery? Are not his days those of hirelings? He is a slave who longs for the shade, a hireling who waits for his wages. This is spoken like a man who has lost the broader purpose of his work and is not seeing it in the context of one s life s work. Jesus heals Peter s mother-in-law and he also cured many diseases and drove out many demons but when he was told, Everyone is looking for you, his response was, Let us go on to the nearby villages that we may preach there also. He realized through prayer that his life s work was not just to heal the persons coming to him, but it was to go forth and preach and bring healing and wholeness to all the children of the Father. What about us? We need to work hard in all we do, but it is important that we do not lose ourselves or become defined by the work we do or the people around us. It is the desire of our God that we not lose sight of our deeper calling to go out and make disciples by our words and actions. We do not have to go to other towns to do this, but rather to make a profound difference where we live and work so that our life s work of loving and serving others is seen wherever and whenever we are seen. As St. Paul says in our second reading from Corinthians today: I have made myself a slave to all so as to win over as many as possible. To the weak I became weak, to win over the weak. I have become all things to all, to save at least some. Like Jesus, let us take time to go off and pray throughout this week in order to keep our focus on our deeper calling to be faithful to God s work in our lives. being raffled at the Cash Bash. In both case you need not be present to win but I do hope that you will plan to come and enjoy a fun evening next Saturday at the Teamster Hall. ARE YOU BEING CALLED? I would like to pose to all the high school age and older young men of the parish to consider whether you might be receiving the call to follow the Lord more radically into the life as a Capuchin Franciscan. The perfect opportunity to reflect on and even test that calling would be to sign up for a Capuchin Vocation Awareness Weekend. Our Vocation Director, Bro. Rafa, would be happy to sign you up for a weekend either at our farmhouse called Alverno near Meyersdale, PA on the weekend of March 2-4 or for a weekend to take a look at our College Program at Borromeo in Cleveland the weekend of March If you would like to learn more about either possibility or to discuss Capuchin life, please see Bro. John and he would be happy to discuss this calling. Feb.5 Feb. 7 Feb.8 Feb. 10 Feb. 11 Feb. 12 Feb. 14 Faith Study Sacrament of Confirmation, 7:15 p.m., Parish House Choir Practice, 7:00 p.m., Church Pastoral Council Meeting, 7:15 p.m., Parish House Cash Bash, 6:00 9:00 p.m., Teamster Hall Family Centered Religious Ed., after 10:00 a.m. Mass Catholic Men s Fellowship, 7:00 p.m., Parish House Ash Wednesday Masses, 11:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., Church This weekend has been designated a time to recognize those in Consecrated Life. Let us raise a prayer for those Religious Sisters, Brothers and Priests who have made a difference in our lives. This is the last weekend to purchase tickets for both our Cash Bash and for the outstanding Baskets

3 5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WINNERS OF JANUARY LOTTERY Here are the latest winners of our month long Lottery. There is only one winner left to be listed in next week s bulletin. Jan. 24 #130 Tami Keller Jan. 25 #386 Eileen Farnon Jan. 26 #936 Margaret Hancock Jan. 27 #018 Anisia Franciscus Jan. 28 #571 David Kuzmanko Jan. 29 #552 Judi O Brien Jan. 30 #666 Bob Lewandowski DATES FOR 2018 CALENDAR Before you make your vacation and travel plans we wanted to get the following dates on your calendar so you will not miss these Parish Events Sunday, August 5th Parish Picnic Saturday, October 6th Oktoberfest Fundraiser CASH BASH TICKETS ON SALE This is the last weekend to purchase tickets for our annual Cash Bash, which will take place next Saturday, Feb. 10 th from 6 9 p.m. at the Teamster Hall at 4701 Butler Street. Each ticket costs $20.00 and has two three digit numbers giving you a double chance to win the $3,300 in prize money. You do NOT need to be present to win. For those who do come to the Event, the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The menu will feature BBQ Smoked Chicken & BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Macaroni and Cheese, Homemade Chips, Garden Salad with Ranch or Italian Dressing, and Cupcakes. The food will be served from 6:00 7:00 p.m. and then from 7 9:00p.m. the wheel will be spun to determine the winning numbers for the cash giveaway. This is a BYOB event but there will be beer, mixers, pop and water for refreshments. There will also be a Second Chance Raffle, 50/50 and Pull Tabs. Note that this year the event will once again take place at the Teamster Hall (4701 Butler St.), which has plenty of parking. Be sure to mark your ticket stubs on line that says Seller VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE CASH BASH If you are planning to come to the Cash Bash, please consider signing up to help so that no one has to work the entire time of the event. The sign-up sheets are in the back of church. So please take time to sign-up. BASKET RAFFLE CHANCES Next Saturday will be the last chance to purchase chances for the Cash Bash Basket Raffle. The outstanding Baskets are on display in the back of church and chances are sold in sheets of 26 chances for $ You can place the chances in the bags in the front of each Basket that you would like to win. The drawing for the Baskets will take place at the Cash Bash on February 10 th and you need not be present to win. The important thing is that you keep the number for your chances so that you can claim your prizes on or after February 10 th. The winning numbers will be listed in the February 18 th bulletin. SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION PREPARATION If you are an adult and have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation, you are invited to a preparation class this Monday February 5 th at 7:15 p.m. at the Parish House. This is a great opportunity to prepare for this important Sacrament. If you would like to receive this Sacrament and cannot make this class, please call the office and other arrangements will be made. ASH WEDNESDAY- FEBRUARY 14 th Lent will begin in just 10 days. The Mass schedule for Ash Wednesday will be 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in Church. Mark your calendars. LENTEN MEDITATION BOOKLETS We once again will be offering to all the adults of our parish a meditation booklet for Lent. The ushers will be passing out the booklets next weekend after all the Masses. There will be two forms of the booklet one pocket size with just the meditation and one larger version with the daily readings as well as the meditation. We ask that you just take one or the other so that there are enough booklets for all our parishioners. Be sure to pick one up next weekend CONTRIBUTION LETTER If you would like a letter listing your parish contributions during the 2017 calendar year, please or call the Parish Office and it will be sent to you.

4 WEEKEND RETREAT FOR POST-ABORTION HEALING Rachel s Vineyard, a weekend retreat designed to heal the emotional and spiritual wounds of abortion, will be held on March 2-4, 2018 in Millvale. In a confidential and supportive atmosphere, Rachel s Vineyard demonstrates God s love, forgiveness, and compassion to women (and men) struggling with abortion s aftermath. To register or for more information, call Toni Jester at or toniafj1@comcast.net MASS OF REMEMBRANCE AND HEALING Bishop David Zubik will celebrate a Mass of Remembrance and Healing for those affected by drug addiction at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Saint Paul Cathedral in Oakland. All are welcome to attend. This Mass is an opportunity to remember and pray for those who have died as a result of drug addiction and for peace and healing for their families and loved ones. It is also an opportunity to pray with and for those currently struggling with substance abuse. Join Bishop Zubik in praying for all those suffering as a result of the drug addiction that is affecting our communities. PLAY YOUR WAY TO RETIREMENT WORKSHOP Contrary to common knowledge, the ability to play and be playful is a life- long attribute that empowers our thinking, skills and quality of life. This interactive and experiential session will involve participants in simple play activities to demonstrate how a playful approach brings forth a creativity that can be used to develop and carry out a meaningful and interesting retirement. Application of the work of Erik Erikson, a pioneer in life course development and play, will be discussed. Presenter for this free workshop is: Karen VanderVen, Ph.D. A donation in her name can be made to a charity of your choice or to Our Lady of Angels Parish. Date: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM-noon Location: Our Lady of Angels Parish Lower Hall Participation will be limited to 30 participants and the workshop will be filled on a first come, first registered basis. Contact Rosemarie Perla at: Rosemarie@PerlaGroup.com Everyone Is Looking for Jesus Throughout the Gospels people come to Jesus in order that he might touch their lives or the lives of someone they love. Some are healed from illnesses, including illnesses endured since birth. Others are freed from the torment of demons. Still others are raised from the dead and restored to life for the praise and glory of his name. And, as today s Gospel reminds us, Jesus travels from village to village so that the power and love of God can be experienced by people everywhere. As we prepare for the changes of the On Mission for The Church Alive! initiative, one thing that will remain constant is the love of God at work through the Church. As we form new communities of faith we will still have many opportunities to come to Jesus in the Eucharist and reconciliation for strength and healing. And as we form new relationships in love we will be called to go out and share the life of God with others. Let us continue to prayer for the success of On Mission and for the inspiration that will enliven us to help grow the Church. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed. LEARN ABOUT MARRIAGE ANNULMENTS Divorced Catholics and everyone else who may be interested in learning about the annulment process are welcome to attend a free workshop with Jay Conzemius, JCL, judge and moderator of the Diocesan Tribunal. He will speak at five locations. Topics will include: theology of marriage; ministry of the tribunal; marriage annulment types; why, when and how to start the petition for annulment process; and a process overview. Afterward participants can ask questions and/or start the process. No reservations are required, but if you do plan to attend please AnnulmentsIntake@diopitt.org or call so that seating arrangements can be made. The presentations are scheduled on the following dates, times, and locations in the local parish hall: February 21 (Wed), 7:00PM at Saint Kilian (Cranberry Twp); February 24 (Sat), 5:15PM after Mass at Saint Anne (Castle Shannon); March 6 (Tues), 7:00PM at Saint Bede (Point Breeze); March 7 (Wed), 7:00PM at Saint Peter (Slippery Rock); and March 13 (Tues), 7:00PM at Saint Ann (Waynesburg). All are welcome.

5 Served by CAPUCHIN-FRANCISCAN FRIARS the Sick and Homebound of our parish and those recently hospitalized and those recently deceased: EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. in the Parish House Chapel, th St. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/ Mk 1:29-39 Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Mk 8:1-10 Next Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [7]/ Mk 1:40-45 FEBRUARY 3-4 5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4:00 p.m. Mr & Mrs. Bernard Hipp Daughter 8:30 a.m. Steven Kraftcheck Robert 10:00 a.m. Howard Smith Robert Smith FEBRUARY 5 - MONDAY- St. Agatha 6:30 p.m. Margaret Yuresic Jim Quinlan FEBRUARY 6 - TUESDAY St. Paul Miki & Companions 6:30 p.m.. Frank & Ruth Volovic Family FEBRUARY 7 - WEDNESDAY - St. Colette 6:30 p.m. Ed Vitunic Family FEBRUARY 8 - THURSDAY - St. Josephine Bakhita 6:30 p.m. Bill Ewing Bill & Ann Moltz FEBRUARY 9 - FRIDAY - Blessed Leopold of Alpandeire NO MASS TODAY FEBRUARY th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4:00 p.m. Andrzei & Leszek Gil Gertrude Jarosz 8:30 a.m. Edward Kline Wife 10:00 a.m. Joe & Sophia Warwick Son CHURCH SANCTUARY CANDLE In Memory of Mary Jane Kopicki FEBRUARY 10-11, :00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Lectors: J. Levri J. Delaney E. Frollini Eucharistic Ministers: C. Edder J. Stevwing Deacon Richard M. Levri P. Cygnarowicz J. Wroblewski L. Stokan B. Vidra J. Wroblewski D. Marshall G. Moschetti K. Karlovits L. Guerra J. Kiley Servers: C. Pokorski M. Brienza R.J. Okunewick B. Stazer O. Linka A. Okunewick H. Stazer A. Linka CHAPEL SANCTUARY CANDLE Special Intention Weekly Offertory Needed $5, January 28, 2018 $5, PARISH SHARE Amount Needed $87, As of January 28, 2018 $ Please Remember Our Lady of the Angels Parish in Your Will.

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