September 9, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 September 9, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Most Holy Name of Jesus Church St. Anthony Chapel St. Aloysius Church Rev. James R. Orr, Pastor 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

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. MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH Phone Fax Website...mostholynameofjesusparish15212.org ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH Phone Website.saintaloysiuspittsburgh.org Contacts Rev. James R. Orr, Pastor.ext. 5 Gregory Jelinek, Deacon Deacon Greg s snsm811@verizon.net Administrative Assistant.Rebecca Hurst x2 Religious Education.Mary Ann Dank mhn.stal.ccd1@gmail.com St. Anthony Chapel.Carole Brueckner Chapel Shop & Museum St. Vincent de Paul Society x8 Ladies of Charity..x0 Catholic Community Food Bank x0 MUSIC MINISTRY Ken Gerst Carol Ann Spehar Matthew Radican ST. ANTHONY S CHAPEL Website..saintanthonyschapel.org .saintanthonychairperson@gmail.com Chapel Hours: 1-4 pm Every day EXCEPT Fridays & Holidays To schedule a docent-led tour for 10 or more people, please call Carole at Interested in becoming Catholic? Call , ext. 0 for information on how. Liturgical Schedule: September 8 16 Saturday, September 8 Vigil: Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM gcharles Carey (Family) STA 6:00PM grose Petrocelli Family (Viggiano Family) CHP Sunday, September 9 Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30AM For the Parishes MHN 9:00AM gherman & Cecilia Uhlig (Children) MHN 11:00AM gjoseph Blyzwick (Natalie Weidner) STA Monday, September 10 Weekday 8:30AM gfor the health of Cori Randall & Shawn Varner (Deborah Turiano) Tuesday, September 11 Patriot Day 8:30AM gsr. Edna Hickel, SSND (Karl & Jean Aufman) 7:30PM Novena to St. Anthony of Padua St. Aloysius In Loving Memory of Nathan Bittel By JoAnn Sukitsch Sanctuary Candles Most Holy Name For a Personal Intention By Anonymous CHP CHP CHP Wednesday, September 12 The Most Holy Name of Mary 8:30AM gbob & Grace Comport / Wedding Anniv. CHP (Children & Grandchildren) Thursday, September 13 St. John Chrysostom 8:30AM gbeverly Spangle / Birthday (Leroi) CHP Friday, September 14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:30AM gwilliam Keller (The Keller Family) CHP Saturday, September 15 Vigil: Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM gnathan Bittel (Chris Kocian) STA 6:00PM gwilliam Straka (Helen Straka) CHP Sunday, September 16 Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30AM For the Parishes MHN 9:00AM gmildred Weber (Carole Preskar & Family) MHN 11:00AM gthomas Sukitsch (Sukitsch Family) STA STA - Saint Aloysius Church MHN - Most Holy Name of Jesus Church CHP - St. Anthony s Chapel St. Anthony s Chapel In Loving Memory of Beverly Spangle (Birthday) By Leroi

3 From the desk of Fr. Jim I am sad to say that Jim Gottermeyer has left us to assume the Directorate of Spark of Hope, a community aid organization out of St. Sebastian Parish much like St. Vincent de Paul and Ladies of Charity. Jim has done a great job here as my Administrative Assistant and Facilities Manager. I would like to thank him for all his good work for St Aloysius Parish. Jim will still be seen here as he is volunteering to assist with some transitional jobs as Becky takes over a number of his duties and we look to find ways to fulfill others by way of volunteers. As we are so close to October 15th and how the 6 parishes are going to be administered is still unknown, I cannot honestly promise any replacement for Jim long term employment. So for now we will not be finding a replacement for him. Between Jim Neely, Becky and myself, we will be doing a lot of what Jim Gottermeyer has done. As of October 15th Fr. Luther Raymond will be moving into the Rectory. Fr. Raymond is a student at Duquesne University and so will be a resident. He will be helping out with Masses. If as is planned he competes his studies at the end of this school year, he will be going back to his home Diocese in Nigeria. With all the changes and new clergy in our local grouping on October 15th, Fr. Garvey will no longer be helping with Masses here as of then. He will then help at The Little Sisters of the Poor home. He has an aunt who lives there so it will be a good way of him staying in touch with family. It used to be said that the only constants in life are death and taxes, but that also implies that there is one other constant...change. Change is coming upon us. It is important that we stay in touch with God in our prayer as we go through the coming months. God is our real constant here and into eternity. God bless you. Pax, Fr. Jim Pope Francis Monthly Prayer Intention for September Universal: Young People in Africa That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries. At Home with the Lord Remember Lord and welcome into your Kingdom those who have died and gone before us marked in the sign of faith, especially Janet Brown Andrew Mikolay Please pray for the consolation of their loved ones. A PRAYER VIGIL OF REPARATION AND PETITION Sunday, September 9, :00 pm at St. Anthony s Chapel Troy Hill - Pittsburgh All Catholics are invited to an afternoon of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament to ask for His mercy upon His Church in this moment of profound crisis. We come to make reparation for own sins and those of our bishops and priests. We gather in prayer that from Christ s mercy will come the healing and restoration of holiness for which we all hope. 1 PM - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Holy Hour of Reparation follows Bishop s Education Fund This weekend, the Annual Collection for The Bishop s Education Fund will be taken in each Parish of our Diocese. This Fund helps those students who would like to receive a Catholic education but need financial assistance. Thank you for your generosity. Sitters needed at St. Anthony s Chapel Currently, the chapel is in need of sitters (attendants). If you are able to volunteer one hour a week (or month) to be present to Our Lord and his saints, please call

4 Religious Education Classes St. Aloysius and Most Holy Name Parishes have a combined Religious Education Program. Classes begin on Sunday, September 23 at Most Holy Name School and continue through the end of April. Registration forms are now available on the parish websites, or call the parish office and we can mail one to you. Please contact Mary Ann Dank for further questions about R e l i g i o u s E d u c a t i o n o r Sacramental Preparation or mhn.stal.ccd1@gmail.com Women and Men Sharing Faith and Hope Our next meeting is Monday, September 10th at 7:00 p.m. at ST. ALOYSIUS. Please read the Preface and Introduction of Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle. 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 am to noon at Most Holy Name Church Hall is the designated day for distributions. Tuesday, September 18 is the next distribution date. Saint Anthony Chapel Gift Shop Feature of the Month September Little Saints Not just for Kids! (Large variety for your selection) Great to attach to a book bag, purse, lunch box or zipper pull! $5.00 each Late Night Catechism All adults in Grouping 104 (North Side) are invited to the monthly program Late Night Catechism in the Ratskeller (lower level) of Max s Allegheny Tavern. The next session will be Monday, September 10th 7:00-8:00 p.m. Parking is available in the lot of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church. Group Tour for Young Adults All Young Adults in Grouping 104 (North Side) are invited to a Young Adult Group Tour of St. Anthony Chapel on Monday, September 17th 7:00 p.m. The Suggested donation to the Chapel is $5. Please register by calling or texting Colin at as soon as possible. Sponsored by the Young Adults of Saint Peter Parish Ephphatha! Be Opened! Even as we read the accounts of the miracles Jesus worked, like the healing of the deaf and mute man in today s Gospel, we are amazed at the powerful love of God at work to heal and strengthen us. In particular, Jesus cry of Ephphatha! (be opened!), is not simply so that the deaf man s ears would be open and that his tongue would be freed. It is also a call for his heart to be opened in faith and trust in God. The Lord cries out Ephphatha! for us, too, that we might be opened to his powerful love at work for and in and through us. This is not only for our benefit, but for the benefit of our parishes, our communities, the Church and the world. As we prepare for the implementation of the On Mission for The Church Alive! initiative, the Lord invites us to be opened to the work of the Spirit so that we can be strengthened for the work of building the Church. If we can be amazed by what God works for those in the Scriptures, we can certainly be amazed by what God can work through us. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.

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8 Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish MHN Oktoberfest Save te da th e Parish Calendar Sept. 8 & 9-2nd Collection - Parish Share & Bishop s Education Fund Sun. Sept. 9-Lyceum open - 1:00-5:00 and 7:00-11:00pm Mon. Sept Faith Sharing - 7:00 pm - held at St. Aloysius Administration Center Mon. Sept St. Vincent de Paul Meeting - 7pm - MHN Tues. Sept Choir Practice - 7:00 pm Wed. Sept Troy Hill Citizens Meeting held in SH if raining - 7:00 pm Thurs. Sept Church Cleaners - 9:00 am Thurs. Sept Christian Mothers Meeting - 6:30 pm Fri. Sept Lyceum open - 7:00-11:00 pm Sept. 15 & 16 - Hoagie pickup after Masses Sun. Sep Lyceum open - 1:00-5:00 & 7:00-11:00 pm Christian Mothers & Womens Guild Meeting Most Holy Name of Jesus Christian Mothers and Women's Guild will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. in the School Hall. This month's meeting will include a half hour presentation by Colleen Mackin from Duquesne Light. Don t forget to have your hoagie orders in to the Rectory by Monday, September 10. Hoagies may be picked up in the School Hall on Saturday, September 15 after the 6:00 P.M. Mass and Sunday, September 16 after the 7:30 A.M., 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Masses. Sanctuary Candle Requests October 7, 14 & 21 are open for the Sanctuary Candle in Most Holy Name Church. If you would like to reserve a date please forward the name as well as $20 to MHN rectory. Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish Offertory Collections September 1 & 2 Offertory Maintenance Parish Share St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank Holy Day Bishop s Education Fund $3, $ $1, $ $5.00 $20.00 $5.00 Saturday, October 20th Oktoberfest is Coming We are busy planning our Annual Oktoberfest with a revised homemade menu, a German themed basket raffle and more! We will have a Wagon of Cheer raffle and are in need of donations of wine, schnapps, and other liquor that you see fit. All donations can be dropped off at the rectory. Also look for raffle tickets in the coming weeks. Since we no longer have a summer festival, we rely on your support of our current Parish Fund Raisers. Thank You! The Enjoy Coupon Book Coming in late September - Most Holy Name Parish will have the 2019 Enjoy Coupon Book for $30 each. 50 / 50 Drawing Congratulations to Mary Jo Tuminello, the winner of our monthly 50 / 50 drawing for August. She wins $200! Don t forget to turn in your orange 50 / 50 envelope for September for your chance to win. You may turn the envelope in through the collection basket any Sunday this month! Good Luck! Lyceum Steeler Ticket Winner Congratulations to Tom Smith, the Winner of the Lyceum Steeler Season Tickets. The PA Lottery Evening 3 Digit that evening was 707 and was not sold. Tom Smith s ticket was picked by random drawing. The ticket was sold by Larry Weir. Thanks to all who helped make this a successful fund raiser for the Lyceum. 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

9 St. Aloysius Parish Parish Calendar Sept. 8 & 9-2nd Collection - Bishops Education Fund Sat. Sept. 9 - Rummage Sale - 12:30-3:30 pm Mon. Sept Faith Sharing - 7:00 pm at St. Aloysius Administration Center Fri. Sept Reserve Reads Program - 12 Noon ST. ALOYSIUS VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON tickets Tickets for St. Aloysius Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon will be available before the 4:00 Mass and the 11:00 Mass on September 1st and 2nd, 8th and 9th, and 15th and 16th at the top entrance of church (Mt.Troy Rd. entrance). If you cannot get your ticket at church, please call Michele at and leave your name, phone number, and number of tickets you need. The luncheon is at Remo s, 2151 Babcock Blvd. on Sunday, September 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Tickets for volunteers are paid for by St. Aloysius Church. If you wish to bring a guest who is not a volunteer, adult tickets are $21, children ages 6 thru 9 are $10.50, and children 5 and under are free. Parking is available at Remo s and next door at McArdles. Reserve Reads! We continue to partner with the Shaler North Hills Library for the Reading Program each Friday at 12 Noon at St. Aloysius School for those children who are not in school. St. Aloysius Parish Offertory Collection September 1 & 2 Offertory $1, Food Bank $ Maintenance $ Parish Share $ Thank You for the Support! Thank you for supporting our hoagie sale. FYI There will be another hoagie sale on 11/4/18. Keep watching in the bulletin for order slips. Again thanks for all your support on our fund raisers. There will be more to follow. Save the Date St. Aloysius Christian Mothers/Women s Guild Luncheon Bingo will be held on Saturday, October 13th. Tickets will cost $10 each and includes lunch and bingo. Doors open at 10:30 am, lunch will be served at 11:30 am, followed by bingo. Chinese Auction and door prizes! Tickets will be available soon. For more information, please call Colleen Madden at Prayer for Peace I think we all remember where we were on 9/11. We saw the tower fall and we saw the selfless first responders run toward the falling towers and debris without concern for their well-being, but for that of the fallen men and women. This is the model of patriotism, and why we now celebrate Patriot Day. Let us pray... O God of selfless love, we are a blest people to have a god like you. You instill your love for us into the hearts of your human creatures. Even if those human creatures do not acknowledge you, your love for us still shines through. We ask your blessing upon all first responders today and ask you to protect them and their families. Help us love people of all nations, races, and creeds, which will bring about the end to wars and terrorism. We ask all this in your peace. Amen.

10 Icon Exhibition Saint Anthony Chapel Gift Shop View a collection of various religious icons in the Chapel Gift Shop Now through September 30th An exhibition of hand written icons is on display at the St. Anthony gift shop. Many ask the question: Is an icon painted, or written? That may seem an odd question, because as any sensible person can see, icons are painted; they are paint applied to a surface of some kind. Why, then, does such a question even arise? The answer lies in the usage by many Englishspeaking neo-eastern Orthodox of a kind of affected jargon in referring to icons. They will say one writes an icon rather than paints it. That is because Russian has one word with a double meaning, and one must know the context to know whether one is writing a letter or painting a picture. English, however, has distinct words for these two actions. We write a letter, but we paint a picture. Next Weeks bulletin will feature photos from our Parish Picnic! Thanks to all who helped to make this fun event possible.

11 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 8 & 9, 2018 A Family Perspective By Bud Ozar - Because the deaf man in today s gospel recognized his disability, he could seek help from Jesus. Deafness abounds in families: in our children (Oh dad, not that again ) in parents ( It is just a stage ) and in spouses ( Are you listening? ). Before Jesus can enter your home and heal, you must first recognize your deafness. St. Vincent de Paul Society - In today s Gospel we hear how Jesus makes the deaf hear and the mute speak! In living the gospel, we must open our ears to hear and recognize all the everyday opportunities for making God s presence known especially to those who are poor and suffering. On September 9, the Church also celebrates the feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Frederic heard the call of Jesus to love and serve those who are suffering. Help suffering families contact the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can make God s presence known to those who are suffering and poor? New Parishioner Moving out of Parish New Address or Phone Want Envelopes St. Anthony s Chapel Most Holy Name Parish St. Aloysius Parish KYPER JUNK HAULING 6, 10, & 15 Yard Dumpsters For Rent Clean-Outs & Junk Pick-Up Services Landscaping - Premium Fire Wood bagsters $ haulted away 130 JON: BEN: Around the Neighborhood Blockwatch Meeting - Come to the Blockwatch Meeting on Wednesday, September 19th at 7 pm at Most Holy Name School Hall. The Speakers: Sgt. Michael Burford from Zone 1, and Caitlin Driscoll from the Better Business Bureau. Bring a neighbor, ask questions and get informed. Northside Catholic School Bingo - Sunday Sept. 23 at St. Cyril of Alexandria Church in Axmacher Hall. Doors open at 11:30 am, early birds begin at 1pm, Bingo begins at 1:15 pm. 3 cards for $12; Specials are $1; Jackpot sheet is $1. Full concessions. For more info call Monica at Northside Catholic Assumption Academy is in need of basketball coaches for our boys and girls JV and Varsity teams. The ideal candidates are those that have an interest in basketball, have played themselves and are interested in teaching the boys the fundamentals of basketball, while having fun! Contact Dave Octavi, our A.D.at doctavi@classcommunity.org or by phone at Come and See -- High school men: come to encounter the Lord through Come and See, a day of prayer, fun, and brotherhood on Saturday, September 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul Seminary. The day will include Mass, adoration, games, a cookout, a bonfire, and dynamic talks, with Father Mike Ackerman, Father Tom Sparacino and diocesan seminarians. No cost. To register, please Theresa Sullivan at tsullivan@diopitt.org by September 21. Faith Afloat Cruise for Highschoolers - Registration is now open for the Annual Cruise for high schoolers on the Gateway Clipper Empress on Sunday, October 14th from 3:00-6:00 pm. Bishop Zubik will lead prayer and Fr. Mike Ackerman will emcee the event. For tickets ($20) visit Diocesan Number for Abuse: Open every day, (except Fridays & Holidays) 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For information, call: Chapel: or Chairperson ERIC GERBER (412) CONSTRUCTION SINCE 1975 FREE ESTIMATES for STEPS & PATIO RETAINING WALLS BASEMENT FLOORS SIDEWALKS & DRIVEWAYS Contact LaDeen McCray-Davis to place an ad today! mmcaleer@4lpi.com or (800) x D-4-3 For ad info. call

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