TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 Saturday Vigil, Oct. 10: Helen Schriner (Charlotte & Patti) For Parish Family of Saint John of God TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sat., Oct. 10 to Sun., Oct. 18, :30 PM Church 7:30 AM Church 9:30 AM Chapel Anniv - Attilio & Frances Battista and Pearl Houdeshell (Family) Agnes Fedio (Ed & Gloria McNabb) 11:30 AM Church 7:45 PM Chapel Tony Carpeloti (Teddy & Ang Mancini) WEEKDAYS 9:30 AM CHURCH Monday, Oct. 12: Joseph Marczak (Jim Keenan) Tuesday, Oct. 13: Philip & Julianna Tedesco (Ron & Tee) Wednesday, Oct. 14: 8:30 AM, Chapel: Eugene Franciscus (Tina & Joe Franciscus and Jim & Joann Whittaker) Wednesday, Oct. 14: Mary & John Keintz and Deceased Family Members (Agnes Gerger) Thursday, Oct. 15: Norman Downey Sr. (Kay Wagner Boehm) Friday, Oct. 16: Betty Typek (Flo Coperich) Saturday, Oct. 17: Wedding, 2:30 PM, Church Alex Rogers and Jamie Vas Saturday Vigil, Oct. 17: 4:30 PM Church Edward Spisak (Ed & Gail Mazeski) For Parish Family of Saint John of God 7:30 AM Church 9:30 AM Chapel Anniv - Joseph, Frank & Beatrice Spadaccia (Angela & Marian) William R. Wagner (Family) 11:30 AM Church 7:45 PM Chapel Betty Jane Vallone (Sandy & Charles Riley) SANCTUARY CANDLE - WEEK OF OCTOBER 11 ST. MARY S - IN MEMORY OF MILDRED HOFFMAN BY SON, WILLIAM MOTHER OF SORROWS - SPECIAL INTENTION FOR THE 40TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF RICHARD AND JANET GERWELL BY WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH GERWELL CONFIRMATION PREPARATION PROGRAM Our Confirmation Preparation Program continues this Sunday evening, Oct. 18, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Mother of Sorrows Chapel. This time frame includes Mass at 7:45 PM. For more information, call John Fatula at OLD TESTAMENT BIBLE STUDY The third session of a continuing series to explore some of the major people of God and themes of the Old Testament will be held this Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Sacristy at Mother of Sorrows Chapel led by John Fatula. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call John Fatula at THE WEEK AHEAD Oct. 12 (Mon.) - Mass at Chartiers Manor Nursing Home, 814 Chartiers Ave, 1:45 PM Oct. 12 (Mon.) - Miraculous Medal Novena Prayers recited in St. Mary s Church - Rosary begins 6:30 PM. Oct. 13 (Tues.) - St. Anthony Novena Prayers recited following the 9:30 AM Mass in St. Mary s Church. Oct. 13 (Tues.) - Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7-9 PM, MOS Oct. 14 (Wed.) - WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO in MOS Social Hall - Doors open at 5 PM Early Birds, 7 PM and regular games begin at 7:15 PM Oct. 14 (Wed.) - Cub Scout Mtg, 6-7:30 PM, Gathering Place - Call Jeff Kotek, for information. Oct. 15 (Thurs.) - Ladies of Charity Mtg, 7 PM in the Gathering Place Oct. 16 (Fri.) - Mother of Sorrows Novena Prayers recited following 9:30 AM Mass, St. Mary s Church. Oct. 16 (Fri.) - PIZZA KITCHEN! To order please call on Fridays, 8 AM 1 PM. Orders must be picked up by 3:45 PM. Readings for the Week of October 11, 2009 Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30 Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Rom 4:1-8/Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Lk 12:8-12 Next Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 YEAR OF THE PRIEST PARISH PRAYER God, give us worthy priests in sufficient numbers. Parish Office Hours: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Monday thru Friday) Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday Noon

2 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 11, 2009 YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to a HAYRIDE and BONFIRE next Sunday, October 18, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Youthtowne. Spend a fun evening with your friends roasting marshmallows over a fire! Signup deadline is this Thursday, October 15. STEELERS FOOTBALL POOL WINNERS October 4, Steelers vs. Chargers Half Time Score: Steelers 21 Chargers 0 Al Heigl owned by Albert J. Heigl $100 Zuppe s owned by Dean & Rosemarie Zuppe $100 Final Score: Steelers 38 Chargers 28 Irish Ian owned by Barbara Mollica $150 Anna M. Mussari owned by Anna M. Mussari $150 CONGRATULATIONS and LET S GO STEELERS! PARISH WEEKEND ATTENDANCE Oct. 3 / 4 Saturday Sunday Total Weekend Attendance... 1,069 PARISH FINANCIAL TOTALS For the Weekend of Oct. 3 / 4 Regular Offertory Collection...$ 5, (This is ordinary income from contributions for the general running of the parish. It is subject to a 17.6% tax to the Diocese of Pittsburgh.) PARISH SHARE PROGRAM PSP Assessment for $93, Contributions to date (Thank You!)... $87, Remaining on goal...$ 5, (This is the tax paid to the Diocese. We must remit this entire amount to the Diocese by Dec. 31. Any surplus then remains in the parish, tax free.) HOSPITAL Please pray for all parishioners who are in the hospital, especially: Caring Heights - Stephanie Domka, Mary Pello, Howard Beasock Also for all those ill at home, in nursing homes, and shut-ins; that they may continue to receive the Lord s Blessings. SYMPATHY We wish to extend our sympathy to the Family of Josephine Kacsur, John Salamon, Sophie Mack, Jean Burford, John Cassiani and Eugene Franciscus (cousin of Joe & Tina Franciscus) whom God has called. Please remember them and all our dearly departed and their families in your prayers. May the Angels lead them into paradise, may the martyrs receive them at their coming, and take them to Jerusalem, the holy city. ST. JOHN OF GOD SCHOOL NEWS Thanks to all who supported the Pancake Breakfast held last Sunday. It was a huge success! We still have the following fundraiser items available: Entertainment Books $20.00 Enjoy Books $27.00 Kids Stuff Books $25.00 Monthly Lottery Calendars $ 5.00 Call the school office at for more information. PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER The October 16 issue of the Pittsburgh Catholic newspaper will be mailed to every registered household in the Diocese. No bulk copies will be available in the Church or Chapel next week. Besides the regular news and features, this issue will contain Bishop Zubik s third Pastoral Letter discussing the Church and its relationship to the many life issues of our day. SAFE ENVIRONMENT POLICY All church personnel (including volunteers in various ministry roles) who have contact with minors are reminded that they are required by the Diocese to have the following five items: Application in the Diocesan Database, State Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, Code of Pastoral Conduct, Protecting God s Children Workshop. Links to these items can be found on our website: (click on Safe Environment Page on the left side menu). If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Steve Swank, SJG Safe Environment Coordinator, at or sjgyouthmin@yahoo.com. THANK YOU for your tireless dedication to our parish and for helping to ensure that it is a safe environment for our children! WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Next weekend, October 17 & 18, a second collection will be taken at all Masses for World Mission Sunday. Through prayer and financial help, friends of the Propagation of the Faith help the worldwide missionary work of the Church; the continuation of Jesus mission. Please be as generous as your means allow in the second collection next weekend.

3 STEEPLE CHASE DRIVE FUN-RAISER THANKSGIVING DINNER AT ST. WENDELIN S R.C. CHURCH CARBON CENTER SHOPPING KRAYNAK S CHRISTMAS STORE - HERMITAGE Join us for an autumn drive to Butler County on Sunday, Nov. 8, (no Steeler game) to enjoy a home cooked Thanksgiving dinner like grandma used to make, and yes Virginia, real turkey and all the fixings, including dessert. Take-outs are available. There will be time to visit the Church to offer a few prayers. On the bus ride home, we will pray the Rosary. Before enjoying dinner, we stop at Kraynak s. The Christmas Store offers shopping in their Toyland, candy and train departments, and browsing through a forest of 85 decorated Christmas trees with different themes. Your purchases may be stored on the bus for the ride home. The bus will depart at 11 A.M from St. Mary s Church, returning approximately 6 P.M. Parking will be available in the Church lot. Cost of the trip is $30 for adults; $27 for children 10 years and under. Payment is due by Oct. 20. Space is limited. Don t delay. Reserve your seat now. In keeping with the harvest season, we are requesting that all travelers bring a non-perishable food product to donate to our parish annual Thanksgiving baskets distribution. For additional information please contact Terry at or Charlotte at FATHER/SON DAY OF RECOLLECTION (Boys age 10 and up) Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 AM to 4 PM at Gilmary Relationship building, spiritually encouraging and fun activities. Call Gilmary at or visit DIOCESAN ADULT FAITH FORMATION SERIES The Diocese of Pittsburgh is hosting its annual series of talks specifically focused on prayer and spirituality. The first of the series will be presented by Sr. John Sheila Galligan, IHM, a popular speaker and teacher, whose writings have appeared in numerous publications, including American Theological Inquiry, Spirituality Today, The Catholic Answer, The Living Light, Momentum, and Pastoral Life. Sr. John Sheila s presentation, Forgiveness: The Best Revenge will be held at St. Paul Seminary Auditorium, Thursday, October 29 at 7:30 PM. Continuing education credit is available for priests, deacons and catechists. The lecture is free - all are welcome to attend. Bring a friend. SAINT JEANNE JUGAN Foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor This Sunday, October 11, 2009, Jeanne Jugan, Foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor, will be canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in Rome. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world will be present in St. Peter s Square to celebrate this joyous occasion. The work of Jeanne Jugan, often called a saint for old age and every age, continues through the Little Sisters of the Poor. Currently, some 2,700 Little Sisters world-wide in 32 countries care for over 13,000 elderly poor in 202 homes. The Little sisters have served the Pittsburgh community for 137 years. CEMETERY NEWS Please be advised that as of October 15, 2009 the water at both St. Mark s and St. Mary s Cemeteries will be turned off for the fall/winter season. The water will be turned back on in May 2010, just in time for spring planting. If you have any questions, please call Bob Dudek at ************************************************************************************************************ STEEPLE CHASE DRIVE THANKSGIVING DINNER PLEASE PRINT, FILL OUT COMPLETELY, DROP IN COLLECTION BASKET OR IN MAIL SLOT AT PARISH OFFICE. Print STEEPLE CHASE TURKEY DINNER on envelope. Make checks payable to. NOT REFUNDABLE IF YOU CANCEL Number $30; Number child(ren) 10 & Enclosed is (Total Payment) Name Phone

4 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 11, 2009 DIVORCED? SEPARATED? DivorceCare, a divorce recovery seminar and support group, will meet at St. Philip Church in Crafton each Wednesday, beginning Oct. 28 at 7 PM. DivorceCare features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include Facing My Anger, Facing My Loneliness, Depression, New Relationships, KidCare, and Forgiveness. For more information, call Mary Joe at or Marcie at MAGNIFICAT PITTSBURGH Ladies, join Magnificat Pittsburgh for an uplifting prayer breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 AM to Noon at the Radisson Greentree. Hear speaker Susan Potvin, inspirational speaker, high school guidance counselor and leader of Living Praise Worship Team, the acclaimed all women s music ministry. Susan has said, Growing up Catholic, we think we don t have a testimony but God writes a story in all of us to help us find the Father s love. Susan has found God s love and learned to trust Him in the struggles and joy of four adopted children and the heartache and hope of a drug addicted son. The cost of the breakfast is $ Registration deadline is Oct. 16. For information, call Kay at or Dorothy at or visit ATTENTION SINGLES, 21 AND OVER Looking for a new way to meet people, make friends and share good times with others? Check out the Catholic Alumni Club. The group offers tennis, parties, picnics, dances, hiking, volleyball, dinners, scripture study, trips and many other great events. For more information or an application, visit the web at or call HIGH SCHOOL REUNION The St. Francis de Sales High School graduation classes of 68, 69, 70 and 71 are holding a Class Reunion on Sunday, November 1 from 2 until 5 PM (or longer if you wish to stay) at the Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh which is located at the Southside Works at 2701 Water Street, Pgh, PA The cost is $50 per person which includes a dinner buffet and three hours of bar access call drinks. There will also be entertainment with a traditional German beer house band. Anyone wishing to attend should contact Terry Medovitch 69 at or by at tmed@zbzoom.net before October 18. FESTIVAL OF PRAISE! ENCOUNTERING THE HEALING OF JESUS Saturday, October 17, 7-9 PM All Are Welcome: High School, College, 20s, 30s Bishop David Zubik and some Pittsburgh Seminarians are hosting a Festival of Praise at Saint Paul Seminary, 2900 Noblestown Rd in Crafton on Saturday, October 17, from 7-9 PM. Young Catholics and priests from all over the Pittsburgh Diocese will gather for a night of: Praise and Worship ~ ~ Adoration and Confession ~ ~ Food and Friendship. The event if free of charge and requires no RSVP. For additional information, please call HOUSE OF POETRY At the Father Ryan Arts Center Second Sundays during October through May PM, 420 Chartiers Avenue Poetry Readings at the Father Ryan Arts Center are organized by former Allegheny County homicide detective and poet Jimmy Cvetic. Each event features local poetry groups and poets who will explore the creative and influential art of the written word with members from the Pittsburgh Poetry Society, Sam Hazo and Jim Daniels among others. Come to a special session October 11 and participate or just sit back and enjoy an evening of delightful poetry. Poetry readings will be held the second Sunday of every month beginning at 7 PM this Sunday, Oct. 11 (Nov. 8, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11 and May 9 will follow). For more information, please call FROM SOUTH SIDE TO ITALY AND BACK Paintings By Ray Sokolowski The Father Ryan Arts Center is please to welcome artist Ray Sokolowski to the gallery for a solo exhibition. Ray will be showing a series of oil paintings in which he explores the relationship between his childhood neighborhood and the discoveries he made on a recent trip to Italy. Ray s journey to Italy resulted in a new dedication to his art in the form of two distinct painting series on display for the first time at the Father Ryan Arts Center Gallery. A reception will begin at 6:30 PM on Friday, Oct. 16 followed by an opportunity to meet and talk with artist Ray Sokolowski about his work and silent auction of artwork donated by Rooney & Ray Arts. (Proceeds from the auction benefit the Father Ryan Arts Center). The exhibit will be on display Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM through Nov. 25, 2009.

5 The Pastor s Cornered 9th Edition I guess I should be honored to be back in this spot once again. It at least illustrates that the Pastor does have a sense of humor and hasn t been offended by the small jabs taken at him in this column during his past absences. However, most of the material written here is pretty spontaneous and is usually connected to either an observation or event that has recently occurred. I don t think any of it is that noteworthy to have excerpts appear as famous quotes years down the road, but none the less it gives the Pastor a break while he is off taking care of other business or, on the rare occasion, vacationing away from us! I am amazed at how many people look forward to reading The Pastor s Corner. Some people actually admit to being addicted to it and cannot wait to get their hands on the next bulletin. People say they like reading what is on the Pastor s mind. They say it gives them a chance to feel a little more connected to our Pastor whom we have to share with another parish. People actually even write responses to our Pastor either commenting on his Corner or to answer the rhetorical questions he has asked. It has even been suggested that the Pastor compose a memoir of all the past Pastor s Corner s - a living history of his personal experiences. That, however, would take a lot of time and energy - continued next column... something a Modern Pastor does not enjoy until, typically, they are able to retire. A few have even predicted it would be a best seller. I, on the other hand, don t comprehend why people would want to re-read what has already been read. It hasn t changed. It s still the same amusing story or informative statistics that still add up to the same numbers. But then the fundraiser part of my brain takes over and realizes if people are willing to pay for what they already received free of cost (and can still access on our parish website) maybe we can turn this book into a Steeple Chase Fundraiser and not only raise a few more crosses, but hold a private autograph event in the Newly Remodeled Church Hall and pay off the debt as well. Does anybody have the number to a good publisher? (Next week we get back to business with our Parish Finance Report) Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline St. John of God Parish Membership Form Name Address City Zip Phone CHECK ONE: New Registration Change of Address Moving out of Parish Want Envelopes Please drop Membership Form into the offertory basket or mail to Rectory.