Grouping with Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Maria Goretti Parishes

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1 NOVEMBER 25, 2018 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE TH ST. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA PARISH OFFICE: FAX: WEBSITE: Grouping with Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Maria Goretti Parishes STAFF Bro. John D. Harvey, O.F.M. Cap., Rev. Dam Nguyen, Senior Parochial Rev. Richard Zelik, O.F.M. Cap., Senior Parochial Vicar Richard Fitzpatrick, Chrissy Jankowski, Music Minister Paula Calabrese, Director of Religious Education Eileen Frollini, Secretary Parish Food Pantry Catholic Parish Cemetery Assoc Archived Parish Records 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. DIOCESE VICTIM ASSISTANCE HOTLINE: SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (Polish Hill) 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Saint Maria Goretti Parish (Bloomfield) Immaculate Conception Church Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Saint Maria Goretti Parish (Garfield) Saint Lawrence O Toole Church 10:00 a.m. Our Lady of the Angels Parish (Lawrenceville) Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. WEEKDAY MASS/CONFESSION SCHEDULE Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (Polish Hill) Mass: Tues. at 8:00 a.m. Confessions: at 9:00 a.m. Saint Maria Goretti Parish (Bloomfield) Immaculate Conception Church Mass: Mon. Fri. at 6:45 a.m. (Convent Chapel) Mon. Sat. at 11:30 a.m. Thurs. at 8:30 a.m. (School Mass) Confessions: Saturday 12:00 noon 1:00 p.m. Our Lady of the Angels Parish (Lawrenceville) Mass: Mon. Thurs. at 6:30 p.m. First Friday at 6:30 p.m. Confessions: Saturday 12 noon 1:00 p.m.

2 NOVEMBER 25, 2018 Spiritual Reflection Discovery and Growth vs. Independence & Control I always find this feast of Christ the King a challenge for us Americans. Years ago those who established this Republic of the United States of America (they were not necessarily our ancestors because many folks like me are descendants of immigrants) told the King of England in word and action of what their thoughts were of having a king. Besides rejecting the reality in the Constitution that we now have by not having a king, some early settlers threw the King s tea into the bay in New England. So how does the Church celebrate Christ as King? Think about it. What did Moses do as the People of Israel were roaming in the desert and they approached him to say maybe we should go back to Egypt and the Pharaoh s rule? Looking into John s Gospel as he places Jesus in the court of Pilate, what do we come to learn about rulers and kingship even though the Romans did not govern with a king but a demigod, a dictator? We know from Church history that kings, queens, princes and princesses are not necessarily evil because they are royalty but have been declared saints in the Church. Just recently, we celebrate the feast of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, royalty and saint. Jesus trial before Pilate was one whereby Jesus public statements were taken by religious leaders to the civil authorities and presented as a threat to the civil authorities position to establish policies and to administer those policies throughout the Roman Empire. A religious issue was made into a civil issue. In Jesus dialogue with Pilate, Jesus states he is not about insurrection and rebellion against the civil authorities. Actually, Jesus comes across as a wise-guy with the answers that John has him making. When asked if he is a king, Jesus response seems curt and disrespectful. Notice that John does not have Pilate reacting to Jesus response as we might see a principal in a school reacting to a child who may respond to a principal s question in a similar manner as Jesus. Pilate s response to Jesus is one of further discovery of this person, Jesus. Pilate engages Jesus until the issue of truth arises and Pilate ends the discussion by responding, What is truth? However, that is the realm of which Jesus reigns, TRUTH, what is this mystery of life all about. Life, Jesus, God is about discovery not individual freedom and control. The Feast of Christ the King has Franciscan roots. Read Colossians 1: The first flesh-andblood model of us (flesh-and-blood humans) is Jesus. So our lives as humans is discovering Jesus and thus God. The Church is about relationships and discovery. So as the Bishop has linked us with others on the JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY with others, let the gatherings of folks in the Group known as 113 and the ministries that we do help us to discover together and not seek to control nor in fear to protect. We are called to discover anew the centrality of the Eucharist and to live out the image and likeness of God as Paul tells the Colossians. Fr. Rich, a Capuchin Franciscan Nov. 25 Holy Name Meeting, after 9:30 a.m. Mass, Lower Room Nov. 26 Liturgy Committee Meeting, 7:15 p.m., Lower Room Nov. 28 Clergy Team Meeting, 1:00 p.m., Parish House Nov. 29 Christ Life Planning Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Lower Room Dec. 2 Advent Season Begins This weekend we are happy to welcome in Baptism Caroline Elaine Hill as a new daughter of God. We congratulate her parents Michael Hill and Jennifer Wolford Hill and pray that they may be the best of teacher of their daughter in the ways of Faith. UNIFIED BULLETIN Next weekend, with the beginning of Advent, we will be inaugurating a Unified Bulletin in our Grouping of Parishes. The new bulletin will have a new look and will have the information on all three parishes in one place. It will take a little longer to assemble the bulletin, so if you would like some announcement to be included in the bulletin it needs to be submitted to the Parish Office by Monday morning.

3 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE BOOK OF LIFE Throughout the month of November the Book of Life will be available in front of the pulpit in church to receive the listing of the names of folks that have gone before us and whom you would like to remember in prayer. You are invited to list their names in this Book of Life. THANK YOU Our Parish Food Pantry wishes to thank all those who contributed toward the Food Pantry at the Thanksgiving Day Mass. It is a blessing to see the generosity of so many toward those in need. GIVING TREE THIS WEEKEND A second outreach effort is the annual Giving Tree. As you can see the Giving Tree is situated in the front right of the church with requests for coats, boots, gloves, scarves and a fun gift to be given to a number of students at Arsenal School as well as to some of the seniors in our neighborhood. If you can help with this project, you are invited to take a paper ornament from the tree and purchase the winter item or fun gift listed for the recipient. Purchased items should be returned under the tree in two weeks, by December 9th. CHRISTMAS OPLATKI WAFERS The traditional Oplatki Wafers are on sale in the back of the church beginning December 1 or at the parish office. The cost is $1.00 for a packet of four wafers. HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEETING THIS SUNDAY, November 25th at 9:10 a.m. to pray a rosary for the sick of the Holy Name Society and our parish community. A renewal of the pledge will follow immediately afterwards. A business meeting will take place after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the back room of the social hall under the church. All men of the parish 18 years and over are invited to join us for coffee and donuts. JANUARY LOTTERY TICKETS ON SALE The January Lottery Tickets are now on sale. There are 1000 tickets available and each $5.00 ticket gives you a chance for $2,500 in prize money during the 31 days of January. The winner each day is determined by the first drawing of the Evening Lottery of Pennsylvania. These tickets make great Christmas gifts. If you take some tickets to sell make sure to record all the ticket numbers so that we can keep track of them. Once again we thank D Alessandro Funeral Home and Crematory for donating the tickets. HELP WANTED YOUTH MINISTRY Do you have a heart for the teens in our parish and our community? Are you interested in learning more about an opportunity to serve our parish by helping with the Parish Youth Group? We would be overjoyed if you would prayerfully consider this request. Call or Mary Pollick to talk about how you can assist with this program at or zucky1234@comcast.net RCIA FAITH STUDY The RCIA Faith Study has begun and will take place each Monday at 7:15 p.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Parish House. You are invited to come and learn more about your faith and have the opportunity to prepare to be received into the Church or, if you have not already done so, to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. To learn more or to sign up contact Deacon Richard at: richard.fitzpatrickrt@gmail.com or you can call the Parish Office.

4 HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM Oakland Catholic High School is offering the Scholarship Entrance Exam on Saturday, December 1, Merit Based Scholarships are awarded to incoming ninth grade students receiving the top scores on the exam. Register on line today at oaklandcatholic.org/admissions. LISTENING SESSIONS ON GRAND JURY REPORT Bishop David Zubik will host four listening sessions concerning the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report. The listening sessions will take place in the context of prayer and will be led by a team of lay professionals who seek to provide a structured format for the faithful to be heard concerning the current challenges in the Church and to express viewpoints for moving forward. Survivors of child sexual abuse by clergy and their family members, as well as parishioners are invited to share their feelings and struggles. Bishop Zubik will be present to listen to the faithful and will rely on the skill of lay leaders to facilitate the evening. Once all of the sessions have been held, Bishop Zubik will prepare a pastoral response with the help of the facilitators. The sessions will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held as follows: Thursday, November 29, 2018 Saint Paul Cathedral, Oakland -108 N. Dithridge Street, Pittsburgh, PA Monday, December 3, 2018 Saint Thomas à Becket Church, 139 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, PA Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2270 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA Thursday, December 6, 2018 Saint Ferdinand Church, 2535 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, PA Child sexual abuse by clergy has caused great suffering in the lives of survivors of abuse and concern among the faithful, Bishop Zubik said. These listening sessions are intended to be another way that we can support their continued healing. 12 HOURS OF GIVEMAS The Extra Mile Education Foundation is looking to engage 1,200 donors in twelve hours on 12/12. Go the extra mile this holiday season by supporting Catholic education for urban students. Visit extramilefdn.org or find Extra Mile on Facebook for more information and ways to get involved My Kingdom Does Not Belong to This World As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King this weekend, our hearts are fixed on heaven, from where our God reigns. For our King, born in the stable in Bethlehem, son of Mary and Joseph the carpenter, had no political power in the world. He did not command military troops nor consult with court official. Instead, he came as one like us that he might show us the way to love and reign in our hearts as he reigns in heaven. Our benevolent Lord and King, Jesus, has chosen to dwell with us and has promised to prepare a place for us to dwell with him in heaven. So, we must ask ourselves, what kingdom are we choosing to live for? Are we seeking to build up a kingdom for ourselves in this life that is bound to pass away? Or will we work hard now to store up for ourselves treasure in heaven and come to share in the glory of the kingdom to come. On Mission for The Church Alive! seeks to strengthen the Church and increase the opportunities for us and others to grow closer to God and share in the life of his kingdom here and now. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed. FESTIVAL OF CAROLS AND PRAISE An overture to the Advent & Christmas seasons St. Paul Cathedral, December 9, :30 4:30 PM Questions & Info: contact Jim Zern, , jim.zern@yahoo.com CULTIVATE: A YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY LEADERS COLLABORATIVE spaces are available for anyone working (full time, part time, or volunteer) in young adult ministry for CULTIVATE: A Young Adult Ministry Leaders Collaborative. Participants will acquire the fundamental competencies to implement effective ministry for people in their 20s and 30s. CULTIVATE will begin with a weekend retreat from January 4-6, followed by a six-month community of practice experience. Please visit for more information and to apply. Registration fee is $150 and scholarships are available.

5 OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS the Sick and Homebound of our parish and those recently hospitalized and those recently deceased: EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Every Wednesday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Parish House Chapel, th St. READINGS FOR THE WEEK : Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/ Mk 13:24-32 Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5/Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22/Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11/Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10/Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv 10:8-11/Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12/Lk 20:27-40 Next : Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37 NOVEMBER OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST KING OF THE UNIVERSE 4:00 p.m. Grace Barrett Friends 9:30 a.m. Fred & Mary Hodgson Daughter NOVEMBER 26 - MONDAY - St. Leonard of Port Maurice 6:30 p.m. Pierino Mastrangelo Daughter NOVEMBER 27 - TUESDAY - St. Francis Anthony Fasani 6:30 p.m. Peggy Ledger NOVEMBER 28 - WEDNESDAY- St. James of the March 6:30 p.m. Mickey Lewandowski Family NOVEMBER 29 - THURSDAY - All Saints of the Franciscan Order 6:30 p.m. Brandon Smith Robert NOVEMBER 30 - FRIDAY - St. Andrew NO MASS TODAY DECEMBER 1-2 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 4:00 p.m. Judy Gibson Theresa Bauer 9:30 a.m Linda Migliaccio Husband Emily Grebb (Grzebieniowski) Brother, Ray CHURCH SANCTUARY CANDLE In Memory of Mary Lewandowski DECEMBER 1-2, :00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Lectors: F. Dobies R. Zielinski Eucharistic Ministers: K. DiVito M. Nee S. Rakfal G. Moschetti L. Stokan J. Wroblewski D. Marshall J. Wroblewski T. Pokorski L. Guerra J. Stevwing Servers: H. Stazer M. Brienza A. Okinewick B. Stazer O. Linka L. Anselmo A. Linka CHAPEL SANCTUARY CANDLE Special Intention Weekly Offertory Needed $5, November 11, 2018 $4, PARISH SHARE Amount Needed $91, November 11, 2018 $77, Please Remember Our Lady of the Angels Parish in Your Will.

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