A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Sept. 7, rd Sunday in Ord. Time

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1 It is the purpose of St. John Neumann Parish, a gathered people, to act in word, sacrament, witness and service toward all, in gratitude to God our Father, through Jesus Christ our Brother with the Holy Spirit, as our Guide. A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Sept. 7, 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 CALENDAR Sunday, Sept. 7 Bless. Of Exp. Parents, Light of Life Coll., Blood Pressure Screen. 3:00 PM SJN Octoberfest Monday, Sept. 8 9:30 AM Powerful Tools for Caregivers Tues. Sept. 9 Weds. Sept. 10 9:00 AM World Vision Thurs, Sept. 11 9:45 AM Scripture Study Friday, Sept. 12 Sat. Sept. 13 Habitat 7:00 PM Retrovaille Parish Office , ext. 10 Religious Education Office Reverend Albin C. McGinnis, Ext. 20 Pastor and Trust Administrator Pastor2@stjohnneumannpgh.org Richard Caruso, Ext. 16, 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 Julie Amatangelo, Ext. 14 Director of Youth Ministry Jessica Baier, 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: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, [18-23] Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Ps 84:3-6, 12; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 THE WEEK AHEAD MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, Sept. 6 9:00 AM Pat Caruso (Rick & Carol Caruso) 5:30 PM John Dougherty (Jim & Diane Dougherty) Sunday, Sept. 7, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Elise Eger (George & Elis. Mandl) 9:30 AM Mary Catherine Gerleman (Ricchuito Family) 11:30 AM For the People of SJN Parish Monday, Sept. 8, The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 AM Cora & Jack Rice (Ruth Craig) Tuesday, Sept. 9 9:00 AM Barb Miller (Women s Guild) Wednesday, Sept. 10 9:00 AM Helen McClelland (Iris & John Parks) Thursday, Sept. 11 9:00 AM Raymond Elkes (John Labos) Friday, Sept. 12 9:00 AM Helen & Jon Barcaskey s 50th Wedding Anniv. Saturday, Sept. 13 9:00 AM Kitty & Jack Donnelly (Jack & Mary McCluskey) 5:30 PM For the People of SJN Parish Sunday, Sept. 14, The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:00 AM Alice & John Tutchko (Susan & Tom Tutchko) 9:30 AM Emily Wisniewski (Family) 11:30 AM Jim & Linda Shevenaugh (Hatcher Fam.) EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sat. Sept. 13-5:30 PM L. Juhascik, G. & E. Mandl, E. Marshall, T. Hart, C. Battista, K. Masters Sun. Sept. 14-8:00 AM D. & J. Anke, P. Anderson, J. Mack, K. Miller, K. Deken, B. Pugh 9:30 AM - K. Magdic, K. Sterling, A. Betancourt, M. Shepard, M. Turo, R. & J. Powers 11:30 AM - B. Furiga, S. Noel, B. Chufo, A. Guzzetti, A. & P. Skorupka, D. Turo LECTORS Sat. Sept. 13-5:30 PM R. Martz, C. Browne Sun. Sept. 14-8:00 AM H. Barcaskey, M. Davison 9:30 AM M. Conroy, C. Shepard 11:30 AM P. Furiga, J. McCluskey ALTAR SERVERS Sat. Sept. 13-5:30 PM T. Cwalina, M. Leahy, A. Siclari Sun. Sept. 14-8:00 AM C. Tunney, C. Gumash, A. Bella 9:30 AM C. Alt, N. Moore, J. Fritsch 11:30 AM C. & R. Noel, R. Thieret Aug. 31 Operating $6, Camp. Alive 4, Parish Share 6, Mission 6, Faith Form & Misc. 2, $26,511.00

3 PARISH NEWS See you at the Parish Picnic! Today, Sept. 7 at 3 pm Blueberry Hill Park TECH, TECH & MORE TECH It s everywhere! Even wonder how much the technology that surrounds us impacts relationships? We know how it can help us learn, keep in touch, meet people, etc. Larry Badaczewski has researched and experienced the many aspects of technology and us. He s willing to share this wealth of info with us - teens, parents and interested adults on Monday, Sept. 22 at 7 pm. Tell your friends and come! Good info for tech wizards and tech beginners young and old! EVER WONDER? Do you ever wonder what the Catholic Church holds for you? Do you come to church and want to ask questions about what we are doing? Anyone not baptized or baptized in another faith tradition is invited to explore what the church offers. We would love to walk this faith journey with you. Please come and see! Any questions, call Barb Stokes at ext. 13. Our next informal session will be Sunday, September 28 at 10 am in Conf. Room A. CORRECTION NEEDED During the past few months, the staff has been frequently sending out blasts with information that we feel you need to know before you come to Mass on the week-end. We have had recent problems with parishioners NOT receiving s sent from our parish database. To correct this problem, please add notifications@ondemandmail.com to your address book so that future SJN s will not go to your Spam Folder. 31 Club The Diocesan Office for Priestly Vocation has launched a new initiative called The 31 Club to encourage an increase in vocations to the priesthood. The 31 Club is for anyone who recognizes the importance of priestly vocations and wants to do something about it. The idea behind the 31 Club is that one person in each parish takes responsibility to pray one rosary on a specific day of the month solely for the intention of an increase in priestly vocations in our diocese. Therefore, it is a commitment to prayer to pray 12 rosaries a year. October is the month of the Rosary and we hope to get The 31 Club launched on October 1st. I am looking for at least 31 people to answer this call for prayers. If you are willing to join this effort, contact me at annemallampalli@comcast.net with your preferred day of each month. I can also be reached on my cell phone at Thanks! Anne Mallampalli MARRIAGE PREP Weddings take a lot of planning but they only last a day. Help your marriage last a lifetime by setting time aside now for a marriage prep class. October 25, Saturday, is the next all day session we have scheduled at SJN. You do not have to belong to SJN to come to this marriage prep session. Please put it on your schedule and register for the class. Call the Religious Education office to register X12. Forms and info can be found online. Thanks for including the church in your "big event". APPALACHIA Thinking about it? Dates are June 28 through noon July 4. You must be a current sophomore or older. Teens and adults are all welcome. All skill levels welcome. A parent does not need to accompany a teen but parents are welcome. This trip requires something of you in the preparation all rookies must do a Habitat Day and complete Protecting God s Children requirements if you will be 18 before July 4. Come to the Kick-off on Sunday, Sept. 14th at 10:30. Parents should accompany teens at the kickoff. Contact Laura Juran for more info at or lejuran@verizon.net. Space is limited. SAVE YOUR SEAT! Plan now and invite a friend to get on the Lenzner motor coach to Lancaster on Oct 17 & 18. Trip includes transportation, tickets to a spectacular production of Moses, overnight accommodations, 1 dinner & 1 breakfast and a few side trips. Total cost depends on your room choice: single - $320, Double - $260, triple - $240 or quad - $230. A $50 deposit holds your seat and is deducted from your total cost. Trip is open to ALL - in parish or not. Registration forms are on the website. Don t miss this chance to see a great show at the theater and God s show of beautiful fall colors as we travel. Could also be an excused absence from school since it is a religious program. Call Barb Stokes for details. Children must come with parent or guardian. SMALL FAITH SHARING GROUPS FOR FALL Next week is Sign-up Sunday/Weekend for At Prayer with Mary, the program that will be used as our Beyond Renew focus this Fall. Small faith sharing groups will gather to learn, pray, and share on the example of the Blessed Mother, the first disciple of Jesus. Please join us once a week for seven weeks to grow closer to Jesus by growing closer to his mother, and connect with others as we journey in faith. Share faith and friendship as groups gather to form small faith communities within the larger parish community. Sign Up Sunday will be the weekend of September There is a variety of options available as to meeting days and times. All ages are invited to join, the diversity within the groups enhances the small faith sharing experience If you have questions about the program, groups, etc., you may contact Linda Young (412)

4 Dear New Friends at St. John Neumann, I am so thrilled to be your new Music Minister, thank you for making me feel so welcome! A little bit about myself - I am a Pittsburgh native, I grew up in the Bellevue area and now reside in Crafton. I am a student at Duquesne University majoring in Sacred Music, this is my final year! I attended Duquesne for two years right after graduating from Northgate High School, and after an 8 year hiatus, returned to finish my Bachelor s Degree. In addition to working at SJN, I teach private piano lessons and I also sing in the Pittsburgh Compline Choir at Heinz Chapel. There are many opportunities for parishioners to be a part of Music Ministry at SJN! The Choir will meet starting on Thursday, September 4 at 7:30pm for weekly rehearsals, and will sing at 9:30 and 11:30 Masses, alternating weeks. The Resurrection Choir will meet for an as-needed basis to sing for funerals. There is also opportunity to be a cantor, however often you would like to participate. New members are welcome to these groups! If you would like to sing, but are unable to commit to one of these groups, there is also opportunity to sing a solo, duet, or a small group during any of the Masses. Other great opportunities include playing an instrument, either accompanying a Psalm, Choir Anthem, etc., or even playing a solo/duet during any Mass. Many of the mass parts, anthems, hymns, and psalms have instrumental parts already written, instruments add so much more to the worship experience. If you are interested in any of these things, please come and talk to me! I am at church every day except for Tuesday, please come to the choir room or come chat with me at the organ after Mass, I will do my best to learn names quickly! You can also me at jbaier@stjohnneumannpgh.org.on Sunday, September 21 at 3pm, I am giving a recital as part of the Heinz Chapel Concert Series, I hope you will try and attend! May God bless our parish and our music ministry. Jessica Baier SACRAMENTAL REMINDER TO 1ST COMMUNION & 1ST RECONCILIATION FAMILIES For many, school has started, so hopefully, your work in the First Sacrament packet is FINISHED. Bring your completed work to the Rel. Ed. office so we can check it and return it to you on the next meeting, Sunday, Sept. 21 at 1 pm in the church. Any questions or concerns, please call Barb Stokes at ext. 13. If you are new to SJN and we missed you this summer, please call ASAP. BAPTISM PREP Baptism marks the beginning of a life time journey with the Lord in our Catholic community. Please schedule Baptism prep before you schedule your child s baptism. The next class is Sunday, Sept. 21 from 10:30 to noon. Call the Rel. Ed. office to register. BAPTISMS, AUGUST 2014 We welcome into our Community of Faith Callie Marie DeTemple, daughter of William & Megan (Kimmich) DeTemple Luke William Hummel, son of Tim & Carrie (Leszun) Hummel Dylan Patrick O Keefe, son of Neil & Kelly (Scarborough) O Keefe Anthony Joseph Oswald, son of Scott & Kayleigh (Puleo) Oswald Cecil Rickman - Adult Baptism Angelina Marie Savko, daughter of Anthony & Amy (Dauman) Savko Carter James Stebler, son of Hollis Hanes & Jamie Stebler Leo Jason Wetzel, son of Jason & Stephanie (Pelusi) Wetzel IMPORTANT NEWS. CONFIRMATION DATE IMPORTANT DATE: RETREAT FOR ALL CANDIDATES ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 14 AT MAR- TINA (10 AM - 4 PM). THIS IN- CLUDES MASS & LUNCH! BUT YOU MUST REGISTER. CHECK YOUR MAIL FOR FORMS. Right now the date is set for SATURDAY, NOVEM- BER 15 at 11 am. Bishop Waltersheid will celebrate Confirmation and Eucharist with us at SJN. Prayer is our most important preparation for this sacrament. We ask all the community to include our young people in daily prayer. Besides prayer we NEED YOUR PAPERWORK. Work on sponsor papers and your confirmation name now. Call the office (ext. 12) if you need more info. SOCIAL OVER 50 s The Over 50 s club will meet on Sept. 15 at 12 noon. The entertainment will be Craig Zinger s musical talent. Lunch will be served at 1 pm. If you CANNOT AT- TEND, call Joy Martz at by Sept. 8. VINCENTIAN VOLUNTEER Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 2 pm at Vincentian Personal Care Home. The Women s Guild is hosting their monthly bingo. Call Marlene at for info.

5 SPIRITUAL DIVORCED & SEPARATED SUPPORT GROUP will begin their next 13 week cycle on Monday, Sept. 8. Meeting are on Monday evenings from 7-9 pm at St. Richard Church, Gibsonia, in Rooms 5 A & B. DivorceCare of Kids is a special group (ages 5-12) to help children heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents. They will meet in Rm. 2 at St. Richard Parish on Sept. 8. Call Ralph Joy at for more info. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LIVING ROSARY Wednesday September 10th, 7 PM 250 Swinderman Rd. (Wexford) behind Sheetz Please come and join us for the Bi-Annual Living Rosary. Will YOU be one of the beads? This is open to all, so pass the word; invite friends and family to the Ceremony followed by a hot dog & marshmallow roast and sing-a-long. We will celebrate rain-or-shine. You may RSVP: Bill Romig wercr@verizon.net (412) or just show up! LOWC Thanks to our new volunteers in Liturgy of the Word for Children. This ministry might be for you IF your week is really busy with work and family so you only have Sunday to volunteer. LOWC happens DURING Mass, you schedule when you can do it and resources are provided. So if you have a love of God s Word and want to share it with our young children, give Barb Stokes a call. TIS THE SEASON Fall provides a new glimpse of God s always good ever changing plan. Maybe too, this new season gives you a chance to come to Scripture Study. The door to Conf. Rm. A is open every Thursday for any adult who wants to read and reflect on the Sunday Scriptures from 9:45 till 11:15 or so. Come & see! HELP FOR OUR FAITH LIFE Perhaps the daily Mass readings can help you join with the whole church to pray for peace and justice. You can find the readings in a booklet - The Word Among Us. Pick up one on the lobby table. We ask for a small donation to cover the cost of the books. EDUCATION GOOD SHEPHERD BEGINS THIS WEEK! Welcome back to all Good Shepherd children - Preschool thru Grade Six! All Good Shepherd sessions begin this week. If you have registered your child and not heard from us, please contact us at , ext 18. If you have not yet registered, fill out our form on our website & give us your top three choices. If these don t work, we ll be in touch to help you find a time when we can accommodate your child. MISC. PROTECTING GOD S CHILDREN All church volunteers (age 18 and over) must participate in this child sex abuse awareness seminar. The workshop is being offered at the following local churches. St. Mary Assumption Tues, Sep 9 6:30 pm St. Ferdinand Thurs, Sep 18 9:00 am& 6 pm Contact Jeanette Pappert ext.15, to complete all volunteer clearances mandated by the Catholic Church. SCOUTING RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS Please call or Andrew James at x11, ajames@stjohnneumannpgh.org if want more information or if you would like to participate in the preparation sessions. BREAD TO HELP OTHERS After all Masses on Sept. 20/21, please plan now to take home some delicious bread. Leave behind a donation for us to send to Catholic Relief Services (CRS) so they can feed the poor in Africa. YOUTH MINISTRY What Happens at Encounter? Encounter (youth ministry for grades 9-12) kicks off on Sunday, September 21 st, after the 11:30am Mass in Bovard Hall. There is always lunch, zany icebreakers, a message relevant to your everyday life and faith. Bring your friends (they don t have to be Catholic) and make some new ones! Save the Date! Our Catholic Heart Workcamp trip for 2015 will be June in Mishawaka, IN. Teens in grades 8-12 are invited to participate. Mark your calendars now, more info to follow. Save Another Date! One of the biggest, best, funniest, life changing-est events of the year: The Fall Retreat. Teens grades 9-12 are invited no URGED to join with over 300 teens from around the diocese for inspiring talks, great new music, cool prayer experiences, and time to hang out with your friends. Save the date Nov 21-23! Our Ignite (7/8 th grade Confirmation Prep. Program) Kick-Off in Wednesday, September 17 th starting in Bovard Hall. Here are the rest of the dates for the Fall: Oct 1, 15, 29, Nov 12, Dec 3 &17. Our 6 th Grade Social/Service Shindigs will be held on Sept 28, Oct 26 & Dec 14 th in Bovard Hall from 12:30-2:00pm. Parents interesting in helping are asked to contact Julie. The 7/8th Grade Small faith sharing group will meet weekly starting Monday, Sept. 8 - session time is 7:30-9 pm.