St. Barbara Catholic Church

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1 St. Barbara Catholic Church 45 Prestley Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017

2 Parish Information Very Rev. Dennis P. Yurochko, VJ, JCL, STL Pastor Rev. Joseph M. Freedy Parochial Vicar John Paul Gaston RCIA/RCIC Coordinator Mariangela Lorence, BS Church Secretary/Safe Environment Coordinator Michael McGrath, LEM, AS, BS, MBA Certified Business Manager Associate Organist Emily Wardle Spina, BS, M.Ed Music/Choir Director Masses Saturday Evening at 4:00 PM Sunday 9:30 AM & 12:00 PM Holy Day Masses as announced in the bulletin Weekday Masses M,T,W,T,F at 7:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 1:00 PM Parish Office: /Parish Fax: Parish Parish Website: stbarbpittsburgh.org Communion to Homebound Call the rectory office to make arrangements. Baptism Call the rectory office to make arrangements. Marriage Contact the Parish Office. Arrangements must be made six months prior to the date of wedding. Office for Priestly Vocations PA Child Abuse Protection Services Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline New Parishioners are always welcome - contact the parish office Bulletin All announcements due before noon on Monday Parish Mission Statement St. Barbara Parish carries on the faith tradition established in 1894 by our Slovenian and German ancestors. Like our founders, we are called by Baptism to live as examples of Catholic faith and values, and as witnesses of Christ in the world. Our parish is small in size but great in heart. We are a diverse community who together seek to strengthen faith through liturgy and education, and through service to community in charity. We strive to love God with all our hearts and minds. We invite you to join us in celebration of God s holy sacraments, to serve His One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, and to spread His Gospel, the Word of Jesus Christ. This week at St. Barbara s Parish Jan. 7 The Epiphany of the Lord Regular CCD Classes [Holy Child] Bible Study 1:30 to 3:00 PM [St. Barbara Parish Hall] Jan. 10 Project Bologna Sandwich 10:00 AM [Hall] Rosary 7:00 PM [Church] RCIA Classes 7:00 PM [Hall] Jan. 11 Symbolon DVD Series 11:00 AM [Hall] Jan. 13 Reconcilia on at 1:00 PM [Church] Jan. 14 Second Sunday in Ordinary TIme Regular CCD Classes [Holy Child] New Eucharis c Minister and Lector Training 1:00 PM [Church] Youth Group 6:00 PM [Hall] Jan. 15 Liturgical Minister Evening of Reflec on 6:30PM [Holy Child Church] Pray for the Sick Pray for the sick of our parish, our family and friends, especially Elizabeth McKeever, Carson Hancock, Elaine Fields, Joan Crum, David Chabala, Geoff Skundrich, Karen Recrosio, Margaret Vallelunga, Gloria Fortunato, Edna Koczaja, John Pulford, Mary Rosato, Ann Mary Mazzocco, Kathy D Amico, Sophie Kramzer, Catherine Petrich, Maureen Wirant, and those in nursing homes and their caregivers; the return of inactive members of our parish to the practice of their faith; the respect of all human life and the end of abortions. We pray for the safety of our troops, their safe return and for their families at home. Call the rectory office if you are homebound or in a nursing home and would like to receive Communion or if you are a patient in a hospital and would like a visit from a priest, please call

3 Ministers of Worship January 13th and 14th Saturday 4:00 PM Jeff Oechslein (Host) Denise Sarnowski Mike Sarnowski Paul Sasson Nicholos Benson Julia Sarnowski Need Sunday 9:30 AM Paul Weinman (Host) Steve Chabala Diane Egan Terry Cummings Lillian Chabala Violet Chabala Sydney Geary 12:00 PM Mike Carolan (Host) John Plumeret Ralph Kelly Emma Francis Kevin Kamyk Sam Schuler Maya Colson If you are a minister and see a need, please step forward to fill the position. Offertory Collections Dec , Envelopes $ 6, Cash/ Loose Checks $ 1, Parish Share Envelopes $ Christmas Flowers 6 Envelopes $ Immaculate Conception 1 Envelope $ Christmas Offertory 2 Envelopes $ Total 212 Envelopes $ 9, There will be a new Eucharistic Minister and Lector training class on Sunday, January 14th at 1:00 PM in the church for anyone who has a desire to serve in either one of these ministries. If it is something you have been thinking about, perhaps now is the time to volunteer! Please contact John Paul Gaston at johnpaul@stbarbpgh.org to let him know you will be in attendance. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Vivienne Summerscales who was recently buried from St. Barbara Church. May she rest in peace. May her family and friends know the fullness of Christ s love. Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday January 6th 4:00 P.M. +Mary Ann Chabala [Ed Chabala Family] Sunday January 7th 9:30 A.M. +Maria and Ferdinand Stubna [Irene and Family] 12:00 P.M. People of St. Barbara Parish Monday January 8th 7:00 A.M. +Gene Pappert [Jerry and Rose Pappert] Tuesday January 9th 7:00 A.M. +Bertha Gratchick [Sons] Wednesday January 10th 7:00 A.M. +Lois Rosati [Donor] Thursday January 11th 7:00 A.M. +Clara Reinstadtler [The Welsh Family] Friday January 12th 7:00 A.M. +Robert Bedner [Anna Rose] Saturday January 13th 4:00 P.M. +Molly Manzini [Husband, Don] Sunday January 14th 9:30 A.M. +Victor O Korn [Sherle and Ray] 12:00 P.M. People of St. Barbara Parish Sanctuary Candle The Sanctuary Candle burns as a reminder of Jesus presence in the Tabernacle. This week the candle is burning in loving memory of Clara Reinstadtler from Wayne and Gloria Reinstadtler.

4 Evening of Reflection for all Liturgical Ministers: All Holy Child and St. Barbara Liturgical Ministers are invited and encouraged to attend an Evening of Reflection on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 6:30 PM in Holy Child Church. This includes all Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Altar Servers, Ushers, Music Ministers, including Choir Members and Cantors. All existing members and anyone interested in becoming involved in these Liturgical Ministries are encouraged to attend. Father Dennis Yurochko will lead the evening in prayer and discussion of how the role of Liturgical Ministers elevates the Mass. No need to pre-register, there will be a sign in sheet for all attending. Please mark your calendars and we ll see you on the 15th. Youth Group: All High Schoolers are invited to the St. Barbara/Holy Child Youth Group Event on Sunday, January 14th from 6:00-7:30 at St. Barbara Parish Hall. Sr. Mary Gianna will be speaking on her survival of the Columbine shootings and her subsequent conversion from Atheism HOLY CHILD-ST. BARBARA MARCH FOR LIFE BUS for all who have registered for the Holy Child/St. Barbara bus to attend the 2018 March for Life in Washington, DC on Friday 1/19/18 (as well as those who have not registered but interested in attending or hearing more!), there will be an INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON MONDAY JANUARY 8TH from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Holy Child Rectory basement conference room. Attendance is optional, but great opportunity to hear about what is planned and what to expect in participating in this important event advocating Right to Life! Please call Holy Child Rectory at during business hours to learn more about participating and opportunity to register! A Financial Aid and Scholarship Seminar will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in the school library for parents interested in learning about Bishop Canevin s financial aid application process, guidelines, and qualifications, and scholarship opportunities. To register call , ext Bishop Canevin Showcase Experience Our Excellence January 24, :30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. More than an Open House an opportunity for prospec ve families to see Bishop Canevin in ac on! Call , ext. 220 to learn more. SUMMER PROGRAM FOR CATHOLIC YOUTH -- Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, will host the 8th annual Faith and Reason summer program from Sunday, June 10 to Friday, June 15, Students age 15 and older are invited to apply for admission to the program which introduces young minds to the rich intellectual tradition of the Roman Catholic faith and is designed to prepare students for collegelevel education. Housing in a college residence hall and three daily meals in the college dining hall are included in the cost ($495). Limited scholarship funding is available. Further information is available by contacting Dr. Michael Krom at or michael.krom@stvincent.edu. Students may register online at faithandreason. St. Barbara Helping Hands Upcoming Events/Mee ngs First Wednesday of each month St. Barbara and Holy Child Parish Prayer Shawl Ministry. 1:00 PM in Holy Child Rectory. Contact person for further informa on is Mary Jane Longo Jan. 10 Project Bologna Sandwich. Wednesday, 10 am in St. Barbara's Social Hall. Jan. 18 Monthly mee ng in the Parish Hall at 6:30 PM. Once again, Family Promise is reques ng our help! We serve on a quarterly basis, one or two hours at a me. Date: Friday, January 12 Time: 6:00 pm Loca on: Bethany Presbyterian, back entrance This me we need help providing the meal (for people), and Stay'n'Play volunteers at 6:30 pm. Please Becky at rebekahcolson77@gmail or call (412) THANK YOU! For further informa on on any event, please contact Pamela Fantoni at / OR Karen Williams at / stbarbarahelpinghands@gmail.com or view us on Facebook. 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 Theresa Smith ( or Theresa.mchenry@gmail.com) or Karen Walker ( ) or walkerk@bishopcanevin.org). Authentic Happiness: A High School Silent Retreat -- Have you ever allowed God to speak to you through silence? What does it mean to find Him as the source of your authentic happiness? Find out through Authentic Happiness: A High School Silent Retreat. Father Mike Ackerman will lead this retreat for high school men, February 3-4 at Martina Spiritual Renewal Center. It will include Mass, adoration, dynamic talks, and solid brotherhood. No cost. To register, visit PGHPriest.com by January 22.

5 GOD S PROMISE TO ALL PEOPLE Today Isaiah reminds the people of God that the land shall be restored to their possession, they shall rejoice to see their people return from the bondage of exile, and that they shall be a light to the nations. In other words, through the people of Israel, the Savior shall come to all people who seek God with a sincere heart. This brings joy and the radiance of God s glory to all the world and to all people everywhere. Through the fidelity of the people of God, and through God s fidelity to them, all people shall become God s children and rejoice in the fulfillment of God s promise to Israel. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TODAY S READINGS First Reading You shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading The Gentiles are copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel The magi were overjoyed at seeing the star (Matthew 2:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Where on earth would you go to honor the magi? Iran or Saudi Arabia, Tarshish or the Isles come to mind, but Cologne, Germany would be a good choice. There the Shrine of the Three Kings has been the centerpiece of the city s cathedral since the fourth century. Today it is the largest reliquary in the world: a gilded and ornamented triple casket gleaming high above the altar. In the fourth century, the supposed relics of the wise men were taken from Constantinople to Milan, where they remained until the German Emperor with the unlikely name Frederick Barbarossa (Red Beard) gave them to the Archbishop of Cologne. Ever since, pilgrims have streamed into the city to honor the magi, the first of all pilgrims, and thus the heavenly patrons of all who have some holy wanderlust. This largest Gothic cathedral in Europe today was begun in the mid-1200s to house the relics. In medieval times, the relics in a city s possession were often the key to a sound international economy. The reliquary was last opened in 1864, and the remains of three men were indeed discovered. The cathedral is well worth a visit, with enormous twin spires forming the largest façade of any church in the world (it is the model for St. Patrick s in New York). Construction began in 1248 and ended in 1880, a six-hundred-year project. Today, it is a World Heritage Site, described by the U.N. as an exceptional work of human creative genius. This great treasure of our tradition suffered fourteen direct bomb hits in World War II but did not collapse. It survived while the city burned around it, preserved, the townspeople say, by three heavenly patrons. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20;1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29 39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40 45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1 12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13 17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week; Julian Calendar Christmas Monday: Tuesday: Saturday: The Baptism of the Lord First Week in Ordinary Time begins St. Hilary; Blessed Virgin Mary Feeling anxious? Life a bit overwhelming? Come and Experience the Peace of Daily Mass: St. Barbara - 7:00am (M-F) Holy Child - 12:00pm (M-F) Catholic Hospice is reaching out & inviting you to consider volunteering with us in support of our pro-life mission towards end of life care. We would love to have people who share in our mission and are open to encountering one of life s most rewarding experiences, join our volunteer team. If Patient Care is not your primary interest, we are welcoming people who enjoy fundraising, community events or clerical work to join our team as well. Volunteer training for Patient Care will be held on Friday February 2,2018 from 9AM-4PM at Sewickley office. If you are interested in learning more about our volunteer opportunities, please call Robyn Aguzzi at or raguzzi@catholichospicepgh.org. For additional information on Catholic Hospice go to For groups of 5 or more, we ll bring training to your location. Meeting People Face to Faith Embrace the Journey Any male aged 18 or older that is interest in joining the St. Barbara Knights of Columbus is asked to contact Grand Knight, Doug Sethner at or at dse1964@verizon.net.