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1 Good Shepherd Braddock Avenue at Frazier St. Braddock, PA Madonna del Castello Parish 2021 S. Braddock Avenue Swissvale, PA St. Maurice Parish 2001 Ardmore Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA Word of God Parish 7446 McClure Avenue Swissvale, PA Sacred Heart 1600 Brinton Road Braddock Hills, PA Phone: FAX: Website: Phone: FAX: Website: Administrative Office: 2021 S. Braddock Ave Pittsburgh PA Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM Mon. - Fri.: 9 AM - 12 PM 1 PM - 4:30 PM Phone: FAX: Website: Mon. - Thurs.: 9 AM - 4 PM Friday: 9 AM - 2 PM Mrs. Michele Catone Parish Secretary gshepoffice@comcast.net Mr. Frank Koncerak Director of Maintenance Edward Kapsha Music Director EKAPD5965@gmail.com Kelly James Parish Secretary Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM Cheryl Kirkland Director of Religious Education ckirkland@saintmauriceparish.org Deacon Ron Demblowski Pastoral Associate wordofgodpa@gmail.com Kelley Rodgers Business Manager krodgers@saintmauriceparish.org Karen Flynn Parish Secretary wordofgod1994@gmail.com Marcia Murello Coordinator of Religious Ed. madonnadelcastello1920@gmail.com Jo Ann McLaughlin-Klemencic Michael Burke Director of Evangelization Music Director jklemencic@saintmauriceparish.org CLERGY TEAM Fr. Larry Adams. Administrator Fr. Jeremy Mohler.. Parochial Vicar Fr. Vincent Kolo... Parish Chaplain Joseph M. Dougherty... Deacon Keith Kondrich.. Deacon January 13, 2019 Norman E. Chapman, CAGO Director of Music nchapman@saintmauriceparish.org Phone: FAX: Website: Judy Kosar, LaVerne Caprara Secretaries jkosar@saintmauriceparish.org lcaprara@saintmauriceparish.org Fr. Daniel A. Adjei Student Priest In Residence Marcia Murello Coordinator of Religious Ed. BULLETIN DEADLINE: Friday at 4:00 p.m. Baptism of the Lord

2 This Week s Mass Schedule and Intentions (Confessions: 7:30 PM, Monday at St. Maurice & Noon, Saturday at Word of God) Date Time Location Intention Requested By Saturday, Jan. 12 4:00 PM St. Maurice +Dorothy Placone Mary Jane & Ron Bentz 5:30 PM Madonna del Castello +Edward Prebehalla & Nicolina Donofrio Linda Prebehalla &Angela Bottles Sunday, Jan. 13 8:00 AM Good Shepherd For the People of our Four Parishes 9:00 AM Word of God +Agnes Mondry Larry & Pat Furry 10:00 AM St. Maurice Spec. Int. Alannah Enfield Eric & Marilena Enfield 11:00 AM Sacred Heart +Bernard Thiem Alan & Janet Kondas Monday, Jan. 14 7:00 PM St. Maurice +Kitty Sgourakis Sally & Frank Sabino Tuesday, Jan. 15 9:30 AM Sacred Heart +Helen Yurko Michael Catone Wednesday, Jan. 16 9:30 AM Sacred Heart +Rudy Szekely M/M Gene Szatkowski Thursday, Jan. 17 9:30 AM Word of God +Joyce Lynn Julia Lynn Friday, Jan. 18 9:00 AM St. Maurice NO SCHOOL MASS 9:30 AM Madonna del Castello +Robert Dorsch The Kitchen Crew Saturday, Jan. 19 4:00 PM St. Maurice +Bill Seng Family 5:30 PM Madonna del Castello +Andy Elko Sunday, Jan. 20 8:00 AM Good Shepherd +Robert Balogh Betty Boop 9:00 AM Word of God For the People of our Four Parishes 10:00 AM St. Maurice +Dec. Mem. Fierst & Sanker Families Don Sanker 11:00 AM Sacred Heart +Jarrett Zilko Yezovich Family From Fr. Larry s Desk... At a few recent Masses, I called your attention to the wording of the Prayer for On Mission for the Church Alive!, asking you who the selfless, energetic leaders who will serve our parishes in fidelity and with care are. A couple of folks later expressed frustration it seemed, to them, that the already-existing energetic lay leaders aren t being engaged in the process. It was a good response, and I d like to offer my comments here, in order that there aren t any misunderstandings at any of our parishes. As we move toward the goal of becoming one parish for our communities, it seems to me that we must begin that effort by working together in all our ministries and community services. Rather than maintaining an identity of serving one community, it seems that we should use this time to begin coming together and working as one larger Catholic presence. This approach has its challenges some ministries might be more active in one parish than another, and other ministries might not be present at all in a given parish. In order to facilitate cooperation among all our parishes, I m hoping to ask our pastoral council to be involved in the effort of intra-parish coordination. Beginning later this month, we will form one pastoral council, comprised of pastoral council members from the individual parish-based councils. Our challenge will be to set goals for our entire grouping (rather than for parishes individually). Once our pastoral council is oriented to this task, I ll ask them to reach out to particular ministries in the parishes, and begin the task of coordinating them among all our parishes. It will be a challenge to begin thinking I perform this ministry for our grouping rather than I perform it at this parish, but that s the task before us in the New Year! When we pray the On Mission prayer each Sunday, that s what we re praying that God leads us to achieve! Blessings, Fr. Larry

3 Parish Website: CHRISTMAS FLOWER FUND: Thank you for your very generous response to the Christmas Flower Fund! We appreciate your support and hope that you enjoyed the festive decorations in our Church and that they enhanced your spiritual experience of the Christmas Season. THANK YOU: St. Maurice parishioners have been overwhelmingly generous in donating gifts for the 2018 Giving Tree Project. So many kind words were received when delivering donated gifts. Individuals and organizations are always touched by your kindness. A total of 437 gifts were donated to the following: 46 - Angels Place in Swissvale for children and single parents; 50 - Steel Valley Center in Homestead for families in crisis; 30 - Genesis for expectant mothers and newborns; LGAR elderly resident facility; gifts for parish families and local community. SPECIAL THANKS: There are pages of people to thank for the success of the Giving Tree Project every year: all parishioners who have always come through with generous gifts, for all their help, the school children who carried the gifts from the Parish Center to Keane Hall and decorated the angels for the tree, the Service and Outreach committee for taking on the project next year, and Peggy Zezza for assisting with Saint Vincent de Paul gifts. Big thanks to all volunteers who come out for the packing party year after year, and to Pat Lanigan and the staff at Lanigan Funeral Home and Tom and Maureen Murphy and their family for always delivering the gifts. Leslie Diersen, Giving Tree Organizer EAST CATHOLIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: will host a Night at the Races Friday, February 1 in St. Maurice Keane Hall. Doors open at 6:00 PM with a buffet dinner beginning at 6:15 PM. Races will begin at 7:00 PM with a Super Bowl Pool, TV raffle, and other raffles. Advance admission is $20 which includes a horse; admission at the door is $20 which is just admission only, no horse. Pre-buy horses are $10 each or 3 for $25. Please contact John Estocin at for more information. Adults only (21+). FOOD FOR THE NEEDY: Next weekend, food for the needy will be collected at all Masses. We ask that you be generous in responding to this collection. Please make sure the food is nonperishable, in good condition, and has NOT EXPIRED. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: will meet Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 7:30 PM. CHURCH CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS: will be taken down Sunday, January 13, at 12:00 Noon. The Worship Committee will be grateful for any volunteers who can help with this project; the more the merrier. Thank you. YOU ARE INVITED: The Ushers and Knights of Columbus will be dismantling the crèche Sunday, January 13, at 12:00 Noon. Any and all Parishioners are welcome to lend a hand. DONUT SUNDAY: will be held in Keane Hall next week, Sunday, January 20, after Mass. Please join us for coffee, juice and donuts. The Offertory Collection for 12/25: $16, Christmas Charities: $ 2, Christmas Flowers: $ 2, The Offertory Collection for 12/30: $ 9, St. Vincent de Paul Collection: $ The Offertory Collection for 1/6/19: $ 7, Prayer Line or SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, January 13, :00 AM - MS & HS Youth Event - Parish Center Tuesday, January 15, :00 PM - RCIA - Parish Center Parlor 7:30 PM - Knights of Columbus - Lawrence Room Wednesday, January 16, :30 PM - Service & Outreach - Lawrence Room Thursday, January 17, :00 PM - Bible Study - Parish Center Sunday, January 20, 2019 Donut Sunday - Keane Hall

4 Madonna del Castello The Altar Flowers are for Special Intentions from DAVID KUKELSKI. Building Fund Donation: In memory of NICOLINA & GENNARO DONOFRIO from Cheyne Family. PSP Donations in Memory of: DONNA VEYLIOTTI from Rosemarie Costanza. RALPH COSTANZA, SR. from Rosemarie, Ralph & Randy. MADONNA COLLECTIONS Dec $1, St. Vincent de Paul...$ Jan. 1...$ Jan. 6...$5, Dinners and Cookies can be purchased after the Saturday 5:30 p.m. Mass at Madonna in the hall. Dinners are in containers and include: Eggplant, Stuffed Shells, Plain Sauce, Rollatini & Meatballs. Everything is homemade. For more info call Anyone who would like to have any or all of the gifts celebrated in memory of or tribute to a loved one(s) at Madonna del Castello Parish, should complete the form below, place information and money in a plain envelope and deposit the sealed envelope in the collection basket, mail it to the parish office or deposit in mail slot. Madonna del Castello Memorial/Living or in Tribute to Request I would like to offer: Altar Flowers ($50) Altar Candles ($10) Altar Bread ($25) Tabernacle Lamp ($10) Altar Wine ($25) Complete Offering ($120) In Memory of Living In Tribute to From Phone Child Protective Services Law: Report any acts of child abuse to Commonwealth of PA Hotline Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: Diocesan website, under Protecting God s Children. Sessions available on-line. Diocesan Safe Environment Certification: Contact Kelly James at the parish office. Blank Envelopes: Please be sure your name is on your offering envelope if you want credit for your contributions. Pro Life Corner Every life counts: from the beginning to the end, from conception to natural death. -Pope Francis WORD OF GOD THROUGHOUT THIS WEEK IN WORD OF GOD PARISH LITURGIES, we will use the Altar Bread, Wine, Candles & Sanctuary Lamp in memory of MR. & MRS. JOSEPH HORKULICH & NADA HORKULICH OLSAVSKY from Daughters and Sisters-Marianne Buchleitner & Diane Stepien & Families. NOTE: Week of January 6, the Memorial Offerings (Altar Bread, Wine, Candles & Sanctuary Lamp) were in memory of HOMER McCARTNEY from Kathy & Ryan McCartney. WORD OF GOD COLLECTIONS Dec $4, St. Vincent de Paul...$ Jan. 1...$4, Jan. 6...$8, THIS WEEK Sunday - 2nd Collection - Utilities 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Library & Gift Shop open Monday 7:30 PM Reconciliation-St. Maurice (following Mass) Wednesday 10:30 AM Legion of Mary - Swissvale Towers 7:00 PM Bible Study - Madonna Parish Hall Thursday 10:00 AM to Noon - Library & Gift Shop open Saturday 12:00 PM Reconciliation - Word of God Next Sunday 2nd Collection - St. Anthony and DePaul School for Hearing & Speech 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Library & Gift Shop open Congratulations to the following students-central Catholic High Honor Roll: Steven Green, Vincent Kaschauer, Thomas Kondrich, Luke Rajakovich, Tyler Soltis & Brady Swanson; Honor Roll: Vincent Scaglione. Swissvale Community Food Pantry: Collection of food is taken the last Sunday of each month at Word of God Parish (leave donations inside the entrances of the church); and at Madonna (leave donations in Dattilo Hall). Make checks out to Swissvale Cares and memo Food Pantry. It is located at 2028 Noble Street. Distribution 1st & 3rd Thurs. of each month 9:00a.m.-noon. Volunteers welcome. Questions: call Dario, MEMORIAL OFFERING: Any or all of the gifts at Word of God Parish can be celebrated in memory of a loved one(s). Please fill out the form below and drop it off at the parish office, send through the mail or put it in the collection basket. You may request a particular week. Dates requested will be scheduled on a first-come/first served basis. WORD OF GOD PARISH Memorial Offering Request Form I would like to offer: ALTAR BREADS $30 SANCTUARY LAMP $ 5 ALTAR WINE $15 COMPLETE OFFERING $60 ALTAR CANDLES $10 IN MEMORY OF FROM WEEK PHONE

5 GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH LADIES OF CHARITY: Our Ladies of Charity will NOT meet in January *********************************************** Stewardship: Time - Talent - Treasure Sunday, December 16: $4, Parishioners receiving env.: 652 env. used: 217 Loose Offertory: $ Votive: $ Sunday, December 23: $5, Parishioners receiving env.: 652 env. used: 240 Loose Offertory: $ Votive: $ Tuesday, December 25: $5, Parishioners receiving env.: 652 env. used: 217 Loose Offertory: $ Christmas Charities: $1, Loose Christmas Charities: $ Votive: $ Sunday, December 30: $3, Parishioners receiving env.: 652 env. used: 217 Loose Offertory: $ St. Vincent de Paul Collection: $1, Votive: $95.00 Thank You for your generosity! *********************************************** SAM PRESENTATION: Wed., Jan. 16, 6:30 p.m., St. Michael Church, 750 Wall Ave, Pitcairn, PA Please join the Substance Addiction Ministry at 6:30 p.m. in the church to pray the Rosary for Recovery. At 7:00 p.m. Dan L. will share his personal story from alcohol addiction and jail time to recovery through AA, spirituality, rebuilding family relationships and acquiring gainful employment. Dan has worked with young adults desiring recovery from addiction. For more information or questions please contact Noreen at BRADDOCK, PA THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to brings God s love and mercy to families, providing food, and help with utilities, rent and other bills. God Bless You! If you need help, call: SAVE THE DATE FOR BINGO Our Good Shepherd Social Club will sponsor their next bingo on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Hall. Plan to be there and bring your friends for a fun afternoon. TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND Make Sundays complete for someone who can t get to church because of age, illness or weather conditions. Sunday TV Mass will be shown at 6:30 AM on: WINP (ION) channel 46 Comcast Cable, channel 4 Verizon Fios, channel 16 Dish Network, channel 16 or 216 DirecTV, channel 305 EWTN-12:00 Noon everyday To watch the Mass online anytime on Sundays, visit STUDENT CONTEST: Open to students in grades Cash prizes on local, state and national levels. This annual contest is sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Contest themes include: Here I am Lord, I come to do Your will, or Doing my best to do good. Categories of art, essay, poetry, computer art, music or photography can be used. Entries can be made in one or more categories. For info. contact local contest chairperson Lisa McCann at ljmccann114@gmail.com or call Deadline is January 25. MEMORIAL OFFERING: Anyone who would like to have any or all of the gifts at our church celebrated in memory of a loved one, is now welcome to do so. Please fill out the form below and return to the parish office. You may request a particular week to have this offering. Dates requested will be scheduled on a first come/first served basis. Memorial Offering Request Altar Breads ($20.00) Altar Candles ($10.00) Altar Wine ($10.00) Sanctuary Lamp ($10.00) Complete Offering ($45.00) Altar Flowers ($50.00) In Memory of From Date Phone

6 ST. MAURICE CALENDAR: 1/13/19 Religious Education class, 8:30 AM-9:45 AM 1/20/19 Religious Education class, 8:30 AM-9:45 AM MS & HS Youth Breakfast: Sunday, January 13, 11:00 AM 12:00 PM, Lawrence Room in Parish Center at St. Maurice. We will have breakfast, and then games that pit middle school versus high school youth in part two of the Battle Royale. What will happen when age groups go head to head? Join us to find out, and bring your friends! A Silent Retreat for High School Men February 9-10, Clarwin Ave. West View, PA Additional Details: Have you ever allowed God to speak to you through silence? High school men, give God the chance to speak directly to your heart at the High School Silent Retreat at Martina Spiritual Renewal Center. It will include Mass, adoration, dynamic talks, and solid brotherhood; no cost. To register, visit PGHPriest.com by January 25. The Premier Catholic School of the Eastern Suburbs 2001 Ardmore Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA David Barr, Principal principal@eastcatholicschool.org Upcoming Dates January 27, am-1pm Open House January 27 February 1 Catholic Schools Week February 7, :30pm-8:30pm Open Our Hearts, Open Our Doors Open House March 23, 2019 Gala at Stratigos Banquet Facility Is your child ready to start preschool or kindergarten? We are now enrolling for the school year! We have openings from preschool-8th grade. Visit our school during an Open House or contact the school to schedule an individual tour and/or shadow day. January 27, 2019 Open House will kick off Catholic Schools Week and our February 7, 2019 Open House will showcase our New State of the Art Learning Lab which features multiple forms of new technology, 3D printers, flexible seating and differentiated learning stations. We look forward to seeing you! Gala 2019! Our annual Gala is a fun-filled evening including hors d oeuvres, dinner, dancing, live band and numerous auctions. New this year: $2,000 raffle, open bar and recognition of distinguished alumni from former parish schools. Ticket order forms and more Information is available where you pick up the church bulletin or by calling the school office. All proceeds benefit East Catholic School. cience echnology eligion ngineering rts ath

7 IN YOUR CHARITY, we pray for the souls of those who have been buried recently: Good Shepherd-Ellen Henry, beloved wife of Norman Henry, Anna Babe Milko, wife of the late Andrew Bunky Milko; St. Maurice-William Bittner, beloved parishioner, and Joseph Marbella, son of parishioner Kathleen Marbella, Sr. Rosemary Laboon, former teacher at St. Maurice School, Ernest Odorisio, beloved parishioner; and Word of God-Jo Ann Nied Washburn, wife of Brooks. Correction: George Wintermantel, beloved brother of Patrick Wintermantel. May their souls rest in peace with Christ. MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2019 We invite you to request any additional Mass intentions for our four parishes for Mass intention forms can be picked up at the back of the church, and can be placed in the collection basket. If you wish to mail in your intention form, for Masses at any of our parishes, please mail them to: Madonna del Castello Parish, 2021 S. Braddock Avenue, Swissvale PA 15218, Attn: Kelly. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly at Word of God Parish Library/Canterbury Corner Gift Shop News: Looking for a spiritually uplifting way to start the New Year? Start by reading a small but mighty book of reflections and spiritual readings for every day of the year! Embrace a Spirit of Aging, is written especially for people over the age of 50 by Rev. Robert G. Duch, a retired Pittsburgh priest, who in the past served as pastor of St. Barnabas Church in Swissvale. The cost of the book is only $ Book Sale in February: The Library will hold a used book sale on February 3 (9:00a.m.-Noon), February 7 (10:00a.m.- Noon), and February 10 (9:00a.m.-11:00a.m.) Donations of books and videos (especially children s) will be accepted during regular operating hours starting in January. Library and Gift Shop regular hours: Sundays 9:00a.m.- 11:00a.m; Thursdays 10:00a.m.-Noon. Location: First floor of the Parish Center at 7436 McClure Avenue in Swissvale. For more information, call or Stuffed Cabbage Dinner-Rankin Croatian Home, Sun., Jan. 20, 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., 236 Fourth Avenue, Rankin; $10 includes two cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee/tea/water. Eatin or take-out available; info. call Readings for Sunday, January 20 1st Reading: Isaiah 62: 1-5 God delights in Israel and will rejoice as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride. 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 12: 4-11 All spiritual gifts originate from the same Spirit. Gospel Reading: John 2: 1-11 Jesus performs his first sign at a wedding feast in Cana, changing water into wine. Question for reflection: How do you use the gifts given to you by God for the good of the community? LOOK FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA As we prepare to begin Ordinary Time, reflect, today, upon these words of the Father at the Baptism of Jesus. Hear the Father speaking to You about the divinity of His Son. Turn your eyes to Jesus and prepare yourself to follow Him and to heed every word He speaks. He was sent into this world to draw us to the Father, allow Him to fulfill that mission in your own life. Please be sure to place your suggested donation in the money slot on the display so the ministry can be self-supporting. Special Collection: The Pittsburgh Diocese is home to two nationally recognized educational programs for children with special needs: DePaul School for Hearing and Speech (formerly known as The DePaul Institute) and St. Anthony School Programs. A special collection to benefit these two organizations will be taken the weekend of Jan at all Masses at each parish. Eucharistic Adoration in Solidarity with the national March for Life Fri., Jan. 18, 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m., Madonna Church. Please sign up, in the back of Church, for as long as you can. Questions: Contact the Word of God parish office, Days for Life: On Jan. 14, thousands of Catholics across the country will join in prayer for 9 Days for Life. The prayer campaign, sponsored by the Committee on Pro Life Activities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, leads up to the annual Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. The novena and day of prayer are a time of recollection and reparation in observation of the anniversary of Roe v. Wade the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal throughout the United States. Participants can subscribe to receive the daily prayers at Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children: Tues. Jan. 22 is the day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion. It is the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. There is a Mass at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart. Baptism and Confirmation Sponsor eligibility requirements: 1. Parish registration. 2. Participation at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation verified by envelope use regardless of amount contributed or older. 4. Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation. 5. Believe all that the Catholic Church teaches and incorporate these teachings into daily life. 6. Valid Catholic marriage or a single person practicing the Catholic Faith. Life in the Spirit Seminar-Synod Hall, St. Paul Cathedral-Feb 4, 11, 18 & March 4 at 7:00 p.m. Are you ready to Live 2019 in the Power and Love of God? Join us for the four part Life in the Spirit series with Father Joe Freedy, Bridget Finnegan & Michele Pepmeyr. Through Life in the Spirit we will grow in the knowledge of our identity as beloved children of God, strengthen our conviction in Christ's Lordship, and open ourselves to the gifts the Holy Spirit gives at our Baptism and Confirmation. OaklandPrayerGroup@gmail.com for info. Rides from Madonna--call Peggy Evans,