2230 Rochester Road, Pittsburgh, PA (412)

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1 St. John Neumann Parish is a gathered people, acting in word, sacrament, witness and service toward all, with gratitude to God our Father, through Jesus Christ our Brother with the Holy Spirit our Guide. A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Sept. 6, rd Sunday in Ord. Time Mass Schedule Saturday: 9:00 AM & 5:30 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 AM Weekdays: (M, T, TH, F): 9:00 AM Weds. 6:30 PM Holy Days: 7:00 PM (Vigil), 9:00 AM, 7:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation 9:30-10:00 AM Saturday or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism Celebrated on the last Sunday of every month or during Mass by appointment only. Parents are to attend Baptism preparation classes; for class information please call the Rel. Ed. Office. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) We welcome those who are interested in becoming Roman Catholic Christians, through a program of formation and prayer. Contact the Parish Office for more information. Sacrament of Matrimony Contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to wedding date. Marriage preparation is required. Parish Membership New parishioners are always welcome! Please call the Parish Office so we may welcome you into our community Rochester Road, Pittsburgh, PA (412)

2 THE WEEK AHEAD CALENDAR Sunday, Sept. 6 Picnic Registration Blessing of Exp. Parents Light of Life Collection 12:30 PM Stewardship Committee Monday, Sept. 7 7:00 PM Parish Garden Volunteers Tues. Sept. 8 10:00 AM Powerful Tools for Caregivers 7:00 PM Women s Bible Study Weds. Sept. 9 7 :00 PM Parish Picnic Planning Thurs, Sept. 10 9:45 AM Scripture Study 11:30 AM Parish Garden Volunteers 7:00 PM Good Shepherd Aide Training 7:00 PM Adult Choir Friday, Sept. 11 Sat. Sept. 12 7:00 PM Retrouvaille Parish Office , Joan Kiliany, Parish Secretary, ext. 10 Religious Education Office Lisa Rind, Rel. Ed. Secretary, ext 12 Reverend Albin C. McGinnis, Ext. 20 Pastor & Trust Administrator Pastor2@stjohnneumannpgh.org Richard Caruso, Ext. 23, Permanent Deacon Barbara Stokes, Ext.13 Director for Rel. Education, Family & Sac. Ministries Barbara Matera, Ext. 18 Dir. for Rel. Ed, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Kelly Reed, Ext. 16 Dir. For Rel. Ed, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Julie Amatangelo, Ext. 14 Director of Youth Ministry Jessica Bucci, Ext. 10, Director of Music Ministry Andrew James, Ext. 11, Facilities Manager Larry Badaczewski, Ext. 56, Pastoral Counselor Jeanette Pappert, Ext. 15, Protecting God s Child. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Col 1:24-2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6 Mt 1:1-16, [18-23] Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Col 3:12-17; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Ps 113:1b-7; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Is 50:5-9a; Ps 116:1-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, Sept. 5 9:00 AM Eleanor & Christopher Moran (Marilyn Maledon) 5:30 PM Ed & Marian Lutheran (Family) Sunday, Sept. 6, 23rd Sunday in Ord. Time 8:00 AM For the People of SJN Parish 9:30 AM Dolly Gaertner (Charlie & Sarah Schneider) 11:30 AM Agnes Chasler (Salt Family) Monday, Sept. 7 9:00 AM Elise Eger (George & Elisabeth Mandl) Tuesday, Sept. 8, The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 AM Madeline Mary Garrart (Don Huber) Wednesday, Sept. 9 6:30 PM Mabel Stoker (Maggie) Thursday, Sept. 10 9:00 AM Dolores Lang (LaVoice Family) Friday, Sept. 11 9:00 AM Nancy Frankart (Tom & Family) Saturday, Sept. 12 9:00 AM Larry Emark Sr. (Larry) 5:30 PM For the People of SJN Parish Sunday, Sept. 13, 24th Sunday in Ord. Time 8:00 AM Vincent DiVito (Clare Browne) 9:30 AM Emily Wisniewski (Family) 11:30 AM Fr. Phil Fink (Full Family) EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sat. Sept 12 5:30 PM - B. Schuler, L. Juhascik, P. Thompson, C. & D. Hagen, P. Mallampalli, E. Marshall Sun. Sept. 13-8:00 AM E. Deutsch, T. Kiliany, B. Walls, P. Lang, H. Barcaskey, C. Balsley, B. Smith 9:30 AM - M. Turo, R. Cox, R. Miller, J. & D. Anke, D. Schwartz, K. Magdic 11:30 AM B. Furiga, S. Noel, P. & A. Skorupka, B. Chufo, S. Benna, A. Janosco LECTORS Sat. Sept. 12-5:30 PM J. Schuler, C. Browne Sun. Sept. 13-8:00 AM S. Burkes, M. Davison 9:30 AM E. Cavanaugh, G. Jezerc 11:30 AM J. McCluskey, P. Furiga ALTAR SERVERS Sat. Sept. 12-5:30 PM K. Smith, K. & M. Root Sun., Sept. 13-8:00 AM S. Ebbert, J. Bridges, L. Evankovich 9:30 AM S. & D. Folan, I. Cavanaugh 11:30 AM C. & R. Noel, A. Siclari Aug. 30 Operating $ 8, Camp. Alive 4, Parish Share 5, Faith Enrich. 1, Funeral Misc $21, Thank you for your generosity toward our parish!

3 PARISH NEWS SJN PARISH PICNIC Sunday, Sept 13, 3-7 PM An old-fashioned picnic - Great food, games and prizes. Registration will be after Mass TODAY, Sept. 6. Please join us! WOMEN STUDYING WOMEN JOIN US ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 (The Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Mother) from 7 to 8:30 pm. Lynn Hogan will again lead the women s group in a reading and reflection of two BIB- LICAL women. Bring a treat or drink to share and enjoy the Spirit as we look at the example of great women in our Scriptures. And of course, bring a friend. NEW HYMNALS The new hymnals, Gather Comprehensive, the blue copy have taken the place of both the Breaking Bread and the old Green Gather Hymnals. The readings and the new language are all included in this new hymnal. The Gloria and Creed are on the inside cover. If you are interested in an old copy of the Green Gather Hymnal, they are available in the back of the church. JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST The Appalachia Workcampers will be sponsoring a fund raising breakfast on Sunday Sept. 20th after all Masses. Join us for pancakes, sausage and eggs plus other goodies. Free will offering. Great opportunity to catch up with current and past Workcampers - bring the whole family. Hope to see you there! GOD S WORD TODAY Each week when we gather for Mass the Lord has something to say to us. Today s Gospel recounts the familiar story of the curing of the deaf man who had a speech impediment. This miracle story is surely meant for us to ponder the meaning of what occurs when we are opened, like that deaf man, to the power of God. We need look no further than the second reading to discover this meaning. Saint James gets to the heart of it all when he tells us that God chose the poor in this world to be rich inheritors of the kingdom of heaven. James exhorts us to treat people fairly and not to judge based on outward appearances. At our baptism, we experienced what the Church calls the Ephphatha Rite, a rite that is inspired by today s Gospel story. At that time, the priest or deacon touched our ears and mouth, praying that we would be open to professing the faith we hear. Let us pray that we will see with new eyes, hear with new ears, and respond to all in ways that are fair and just. From Saint Margaret Sunday Missal, copyright J. S. Paluch Company 50TH ANNUAL PERU MISSION DINNER SAVE THE DATE - OCTOBER 8 Since Fr. Al was assigned at SJN, the parish has supported the Chimbote Foundation through this annual dinner. This year s dinner will again be at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel. In the past, we have always bought several tables & we plan to continue the tradition again this year. The cost for an individual dinner is usually around $150. If you can donate at least a portion of this cost and are interested in attending, please call the parish office. The reception begins at 6 PM and dinner is at 7 PM. Following the dinner is a video program about the Foundation s work in Peru. If you have any questions, please don t hesitate to contact the Parish Office at Ext. 10. TAKE A LOOK Want to take a closer look at the ways of the Catholic Church? Consider yourself invited and welcome! Come on Thursday, September 10 at 7 PM. Bring a friend. We ll provide some refreshments and a start to the conversation of who we are as Catholic Christians. No obligation - just come and take a look! Call Barb Stokes (Ext. 13) or Fr. Al if you need more information. RENEW The Beatitudes for Today - Small Groups Forming It s time again for small groups to meet at SJN to share our faith journeys. This fall and next spring, we ll pray about and study the beatitudes (a significant tenet of our faith which we have not yet talked about in small groups.) We hope you can join us! Group signups will take place the weekend of September 26/27. Groups will meet for six weeks, beginning the week of October 11. We have groups that meet most days of the week, at different times. For more information, please contact Linda Young at linda.young1@verizon.net. MONDAY SCHOOL Thanks to all who joined us on the opening day of Monday School, Special thanks to Fr. Al and Charlie Reese. Mark your calendars for Sept. 21 and Sept. 28 with Fr. Scott and a look at Islam. SHINING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST! The annual Bishop s Education Fund collection is next week-end, Sept Many students in our diocese would like to benefit from a Catholic school education, but a number of those students need financial assistance. Your generosity make that assistance available. Thank you in advance and putting your faith in action!

4 DIVORCED & SEPARATED The Divorced and Separated support group jointly sponsored by Sts. John & Paul, St. Richard and St. John Neumann parishes will begin its next 13 week cycle of meetings on Monday, September 14. This peer led group provides caring support to anyone who is experiencing the pain of separation or divorce. Topics covered include anger, loneliness, annulment, forgiveness, sexuality and more. Meetings are on Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM and will be held at St. Richard Church in the Charity Room of the Social Hall. Anyone who has questions or would like more information should contact Ralph Joy at or DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) Helping your Children Heal from the Hurt of Divorce DivorceCare for Kids is a special group to help children heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents. At our weekly DC4K group, kids make friends with other kids who understand how they feel and the things they are going through. The DivorceCare for Kids group jointly sponsored by Sts. John & Paul, St. Richard and St. John Neumann parishes will begin a 13 week cycle of meetings on Monday, September 14. Meetings are on Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM and will be held at St. Richard in Room 2 of the Social Hall. Anyone who has questions or would like more information should contact Erik Palmer ( or rerikpalmer@gmail.com) St. Richard Church is located at 3841 Dickey Rd. in Gibsonia, PA. Dickey Rd. is approximately 1.25 miles west of Rt. 8 or 5.0 miles east of Rt. 19 or 7.5 miles east of I-79. GREETER MINISTRY St. John Neumann Parish strives to be a friendly faith filled place of worship. Members of the Greeter Ministry take that mission seriously by welcoming you before you even step foot into the church building. If you like to meet new people, don t mind coming to Mass 15 minutes early, and enjoy a very flexible commitment, this ministry is for you. Singles, couples and families all find this ministry rewarding. Please contact Margaret Scheerbaum at margaretscheerbaum@gmail.com. GOOD SHEPHERD GOOD SHEPHERD STARTS SEPTEMBER 15 We look forward to greeting new children and welcoming many back when Good Shepherd sessions resume the week of September 15. If your child is in Preschool through Grade 4, please be sure she/he brings a pair of plain slippers each week. Small tote bags to carry the slippers back and forth to Good Shepherd will be on sale on the first day of class for $1. Please mark your child s name on the slipper bag. GOOD SHEPHERD PARENT CURRICULUM MEETINGS Parents, grandparents and guardians are invited to see our Good Shepherd atrium, the specially prepared religious education space for each level from Preschool Grade 6, and to see a presentation your child will see this year. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and ask questions on Monday, September 14 at either 1:00 or 7:00 pm. We re looking forward to meeting the parents of the wonderful children in all levels who share their faith with us each week. SACRAMENTAL MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT We know how busy you are and all the work you have to do so.can you plan an evening to encourage and strengthen and work on your marriage? It really is as important as a soccer or football practice! Make a date for Tuesday, October 27 to go to dinner at Gilmary Center in Coraopolis. After dinner ($25 per couple) Rege Flaherty will share a reflection on the grace of the Sacrament of Matrimony and how we live it. CONFIRMATION Thanks to all candidates and team who participated in our Confirmation retreat last Sunday. Julie and company did a great job and we were blessed to have Fr. Joe Freedy pray with us. Keep all these young people in your prayers. And CANDIDATES - get your sponsor papers in to the office ASAP. Our date is Saturday, December 5 at 11 am and life gets busier now that school is here. Blessings on your freshman year! 1ST SACRAMENTS We hope you have finished your sacrament prep work for 1st Communion and Reconciliation. Please return the entire packet to the Rel. Ed. Office when you complete it. September 13 at 1 pm is the meeting to review the packets and return them to you. BAPTISM PREP Welcoming new life into your family soon? Include the sacrament of baptism in your preparations of love. Register now for our Sept. 20 session of baptism prep. by calling the Rel. Ed. office (ext. 12). Session is from 10:30 till Noon on Sunday morning. RETROUVAILLE Does a troubled marriage spoil your holidays? Retrouvaille will enable you to appreciate future holidays together. It s not just a week-end, it includes six post week -end sessions. The next Pittsburgh program is scheduled on Sept. 18. Call Retrouvaille at

5 SPIRITUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - LIVING ROSARY What a wonderful way to top-off your summer! Please come and join us for our Fall Living Rosary sponsored by: Our Lady of Olives Council. Will YOU be one of the beads? It will be held on Wednesday, Sept 9 at 7 pm in the Rosary Garden of our Council Home Swinderman Rd, Wexford (Behind Sheetz). Invite friends and family to this wonderful event followed by a hot dog & marshmallow roast. We will celebrate rainor-shine. Hope to see you there! Bill Romig FROM THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE This week, Sept. 6, the quote from Pope Francis is: "Reading the Gospel each day helps us to overcome our selfishness and to follow Jesus, our Teacher, with dedication". SCRIPTURE STUDY September is here already so maybe you can find the time to join us in a Scripture Study on Thursday morning from 9:45 to 11:15. Barb Stokes leads us in reading the Sunday Scriptures and adds some history and culture facts. Together we read and reflect on God s word and seek the Lord s wisdom and guidance. Bring a friend! CHILDREN S BOOK FOR SALE Look for a new book, Celebrating Sundays for Children, on sale starting next weekend. This book helps the weekly gospel come alive for children and their families through discussion questions on the way to and from church, and activities that put the message of the gospel into practice. SJN parishioner Barbara Matera wrote this little book for LTP, the publisher for the Archdiocese of Chicago. The book covers all Sunday and Holy Day gospels from September 2015 through next August. Pick up a copy for your children or grandchildren for only $2 in the church lobby. SOCIAL VINCENTIAN VOLUNTEERS Please join us on Tuesday, Sept 8th at 2:00 p.m. at Vincentian Personal Care Home, 111 Perrymont Rd. The Women s Guild is hosting their monthly bingo for the residents. Our short visits are always very much appreciated. Call Marlene at SOLOS - Widowers Group - Luncheon Tuesday, Sept pm The Willows, 634 Camp Horne Rd. Call Paul Lang ( ) if you plan to attend The next Over 50 s luncheon will be on Sept. 21 at 12 noon. The entertainment at Noon will be Dan Puhala, Game Commissioner. The luncheon will be served at 1 pm. Hope to see all of you there! YOUTH MINISTRY Encounter: High School Youth Ministry Another year of Encounter is about to begin! We ve got great things planned including Laser Tag (Sept 12) our Youth Group Kick-Off (Sept 20), service projects, an evening at the Pittsburgh Observatory, Fall Retreat (Nov 20-22) and more. Save these dates, and get more details at sjnyouth.org or contact Julie (julie@sjnyouth.org) Middle School Faith Formation As the school year begins, it is important that we remember that our middle schoolers need more than just a secular education. That s why we offer two options for middle school faith formation. Ignite held every other Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 pm, is for 7th & 8th graders. A faith filled and fun Core Team (consisting of both high school teens and adults) communicates the faith in a way that middle schoolers can relate to. The Core Team is essential to the success of the program and more help is needed for this year. Ignite includes: scripture study, learning, icebreakers, small group discussion, presentations by catechists, skits, activities, worship, prayer, fellowship and media presentations. We strive to ignite the faith of the middle schoolers and help prepare them to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Small Group Faith Sharing Held on Mondays from 7:30-9:00pm the Middle School Small Group Faith Sharing is led by Mr. John Wall. Mr. Wall, a 28 year veteran in religious education and ministry, leads an interactive faith discussion covering the upcoming Sunday readings. The group talks about how to apply the Gospel message to everyday life. Session dates, pictures and service project information can be found by going to and clicking on middle school. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nick, our Assistant Youth Minister Nick@sjnyouth.org PRAYER MINISTRY Beginning in September individuals will automatically drop off of our prayer list after one year Please pray for the new additions to our prayer list. If you would like to add someone to the list, instructions are at www. stjohnneumannpghprayer.blogspot.com. You can also send an to sjnprayer@gmail.com or call the parish office. Joyce Masuga Teresa Lori COMMUNITY NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE? Sept. 15, 10 am, Northland Public Library UPDATE IN PULMONARY MEDICINE Tues., Sept. 15, 6:30-8:30 PM, CCAC North Campus Free course! Dr. Peter Kochupura, Surgeon