GIVING GIFTS FOR OTHERS: The Giving Tree:

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1 GIVING GIFTS FOR OTHERS: The Giving Tree: We received a suggestion from some individuals that we have The Giving Tree available so that people could take advantage of the sales after Thanksgiving. We know how generous you desire to be and want to give you the best opportunities for doing so. Therefore this is the plan: The Weekend of November 20 / 21 the Giving Trees will be located at the church entrances and will remain until all tags have been taken. Please take a tag/s from the tree, purchase the item/s, wrap the gift, and secure the tag to the outside of the wrapped gift. Please return these gifts to the church the weekends of Dec. 4/5 or Dec. 11/12. Toy Sunday: We also have the tradition of designating one weekend as Toy Sunday. On the weekend of Nov. 27 /28 you are invited to bring a wrapped toy. On the outside of the package, please tell us on the tag if it is for a boy or girl and what age level would enjoy receiving it. We will share these gifts with Lamp and the Diocesan Office of Family and Social Concerns. ROAD TO RECOVERY is a service offered by the American Cancer Society in which volunteer drivers provide cancer patients transportation to and from their scheduled medical appointments. Drivers donate their time and the use of their personal vehicles to help ensure that cancer patients get the life-saving treatments they need. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for this program, please contact Beth Heinicke at the American Cancer Society. The phone number is ext You may also contact Marlene Nese at Thanksgiving Update: Dear Parishioners, Thank you for your generosity last month. We gave out 40 Thanksgiving baskets. We want to thank the, Bishop King Mussio students, the Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts and our parishioners who helped in the food drive. May God bless you and your families. Sr. Della Marie Doyle, TOR 2 CWC NEWS: Parish: Triumph of the Cross Parish CWC will have their Christmas dinner on Wednesday evening, December 1, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Holy Rosary Auditorium. The meal is being prepared by Ohio Catering and will include chicken, ham, potatoes, pasta, green beans, beverage, dessert. The cost is $15.00 / person. To place your reservation, please sign the form at the church entrance ASAP! VATICAN SPLENDORS St. Agnes Parish invites you for a trip on Monday, December 6 to the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh to visit the Vatican Splendors an exhibition from the Vatican Museum tracing 2,000 years of history through art & artifact. This exhibit will take place in only three places in the United States! We will also tour the Phipps conservatory for their Winter Flower Show. The cost of the day is $80 which includes a very nice lunch at Lydia s in the Strip District. The bus will leave St. Agnes Church parking lot at 10 a.m. and return around 8 p.m. For more info, please call the St. Agnes Parish Office ( ). SACRAMENTS Sacramental Information and registration forms are available at parish web-site Baptism Baptism Preparation Sessions are held the 1 st Sunday of each month from 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. in the Marian Room at Holy Rosary Church. Please call the Parish Office to register for a class. Weddings Six month preparation required. Schedule the date with the priest. Funerals Please schedule with the priest before publishing dates and times. Anointing of the Sick Please call the Parish Office. Communion to the Homebound Please call the Parish Office. DEVOTIONS Novena of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal Mon. 6:30 p.m. Holy Rosary Church Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in the basement of Holy Rosary Office; entrance around back (6:00am to 9:00pm) Hour of Prayer for Priests and Vocations 1 st Thursday, 9:00 a.m. Holy Rosary Church Contact the Parish Office at

2 SENIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY IN STEUBENVILLE: November 28 - No Youth Group meeting. A Blessed Advent Season to all. GS the Communion & Liberation group for high school students, meets on Sundays, from 7:30-8:45pm, in the school building at St. Peter's, EXCEPT on the following Sundays: Nov. 28, and Dec. 26. Join us as we discuss the meaning and experience of sacrifice, and its relation to love. Helping us in this work is our reading of Fr. Luigi Giussani's book Is it Possible to Live This Way? Vol. 3: Charity. For more information, or to get on the GS list, contact Mr. Stephen Lewis: selewis633@comcast.net; Text Refection 1st Sunday of Advent Wheel of Fortune is more than a TV game show with Pat Sajak and Vanna White. While they have been at it for almost thirty years, having contestants spin the wheel and puzzle out the hidden phrase-"i'd like to buy a vowel, Pat!"-Fortune's Wheel has a much longer history. Going back to Roman times, and then made famous in the Middle Ages, the true "Wheel of Fortune" is an allegory on life. Fortuna (Fortune) is shown as a woman who spins the wheel with a person at the top, one on either side, and a fourth crushed at the bottom. The person on his way up will reign, the one on top is reigning, the person on his way down has reigned, and the final person on the bottom has lost everything. This is fortune's never ending cycle in human existence. At first glance, the return of the Son of Man in Sunday's Gospel may seem to be no more than the vagaries of fortune. For men in the field and for women grinding grain, the fate is the same: "one will be taken, and one will be left." It is as though Jesus were describing the employment situation in the current economy. Rather than adhering to the wheel of falling and rising fortunes, with the beginning of the church year today we enter into our annual cycle of celebrations of the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. As Christians, we are on a greater journey than a wheel of fortune. The life of Christ is our life too. As Paul reminds us in his Letter to the Romans, we have put on the Lord Jesus Christ. It is not fortune that guides us, but hope: hope in Christ, who is our salvation. We will follow him in this new year of grace, and through faith and love we will be ready to welcome him when he comes again Liturgical Publications Inc 3 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS INFORMATION CCHS BOOSTERS will meet every Tuesday at 8:00pm in the CCHS cafeteria. All are invited to share your time and your talents to help support the student athletes and the athletic programs at CCHS. Help us continue the CCHS championship tradition. Next meeting November 30th. SCRIP for BJKM schools will begin normal school hours Tuesdays 8am 10 am Wednesdays 1pm 3pm,Fridays 8am 10am and 1pm 3pm All SCRIP is sold in the Rosemont Cafeteria drop off orders for school families will be sent home with students on those days. Everyone is encouraged to help families ease tuition costs at BJKM Elementary, BJKM JH, or CCHS. Support our families and our kids and support Catholic education! Thank you! Liz Borden Preparing for Christmas: Reduce Holiday Carbon Footprint: The First Sunday of Advent. For real? Since Christmas is on a Saturday, this is about the earliest that we begin the Season of Advent. One way to begin this season of preparation might be to consider ways in which we can reduce our holiday carbon footprint. Here are some suggestions from US Catholic: In a survey conducted by US Catholic last month, 71% of those who responded agreed that greening Christmas would make it more spiritually fulfilling and focused on faith. This month US Catholic offers helpful ideas about how to go green this Christmas: from lights to gifts and everything in between. Since Christmas is a time when we put a lot of money into our economy, it's a good time to support more sustainable economic models, such as buying locally or choosing fair trade products. Additionally one can consider minimal number or no gifts approach sharing services, home baked foods, tickets to an event, favors, time, and charitable donations as ways to reduce our Christmas carbon footprint.

3 200 Rosemont Ave. Prayer of Thanksgiving Lord God, I thank You through the Sacred Heart of Jesus, who is pleased to offer You on our behalf, continuous thanksgiving in the Eucharist. Thank You for all Your benefits, general as well as special: for creation, redemption, the sacraments; and specially for the Holy Eucharist, and for all the graces You have given me. I wish to thank You, Lord Jesus, on behalf of myself and of all creatures, and to make amends to you, as far as I am able for the ingratitude of men, of which You complain so vehemently. I wish that I were able to direct the hearts and minds of all men to You, and, together with them and for them, love You perfectly in return just as You rightly expect, especially from those whom You love more than others. West End Adoration Chapel We have need of adorers to fill the following hours: Monday 12 Midnight, Tuesday 12 NOON, Thursday 9AM, Saturday 12 Midnight. Call Vivian Zlotkowski for more information. Pray For Our Priests & Deacons on these days: Monday 29, Rev. David Huffman Rev. Victor Cinson Jr. Tuesday 30, Thomas Magary Rev. John Mucha Wednesday 1, Rev. Wayne Morris Msgr. Donald Horak Thursday 2, Rev. James Morman TOR Rev. Kenneth Cienik SA Friday 3, Rev. John Mucha Rev. Thomas Magary Saturday 4, Rev. Victor Cinson Jr. Rev. David Huffman Sunday 5, Bishop R. Daniel Conlon Nourish your marriage every day. Review the opportunities at VOCATION WEB-SITE This website can serve as a valuable tool & resource for those who are discerning a vocation, for parents, teachers, catechists, youth leaders & vocation directors. Ministry Schedule for Weekend of 4 / 5 December 2010 Mass Eucharistic Minister Lector Altar Server Pasquarella,Kathie Garrison,Virginia Bertoia,Brittany 4:00 pm Minch,Evelyn Bahen,Colleen Bertoia,David at HN McCoy,Barbara Bensie, Thomas Gargala,Anita Augustine,Denise Moore,Katherine 4:00 pm Kaine,Donna Macpherson,Charles Moore,Evan Kaine,Ronald Reed, Jack Lloyd,Louise Boris,Luann Inomata,Kayla 8:30 am Vargas,Belen Keenan,Kathleen Inomata,Alexandra Mosti,David Maslowski, Teddi Redington, Deacon Redington, Mary Ellen* Mihalyo,Brody 10:00 am Belback,Marianne Skiviat,David Mihalyo,Stephen Meronoff,Lil Palma,Matthew Bettwy,Sr. Isabel Duff,Kevin Hostetler,John Adams,RoseMary Bahen Jr.,Greggory Hostetler,James Peter 10:30 am Lawrence,Linda DuBois,Jonathan at HN Russelo,Richard Russelo,Judith Redington, Deacon Guida,Shirley Hartzell,Justin 11:30 am Costlow,Barbara Sleever,Elaine Hartzell,Haley Miles,Stanley DeFallo,Anthony Sciarra,Joseph Macpherson, Charles Shoemaker, Mason 5:30 pm Williams,Alvin Volunteer Argentine,Dominic Grajewski,Lottie Note: * Changes are in italics. 4 Thank you to all our Ministers who serve our Parish Family. May God continue to bless each of you for your faithfulness.

4 Upcoming Triumph of the Cross Parish Dates to Remember: Date Day Time Event Place Nov 29 Mon 8:00 am Recitation of the Rosary HR Church Mon 9:30 am Journey Through The Bible Mon 6:30 pm Mass & Novena Mon 7:30 pm Journey Through The Bible Marian RM HR Church Marian RM Nov 30 Tue 8:00 am Recitation of the Rosary HR Church Dec 1 Tue 8:00 am Scrip Sales Tue 8:00 pm CCHS Boosters Meeting CCHS Cafeteria Wed 8:00 am Recitation of the Rosary HR Church December 4, 2010 Youth Holy Family Malara Hall for All Children in all 3 Parishes Youth Day All children in Grades Kindergarten through 6 th are invited to attend our Bi-Annual Youth Day. The morning is filled with singing, games, activities and prayer. The Youth Day will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to Noon at Holy Family s Malara Hall. Please sign up in the back of the church. All children from all Parishes are invited to attend. Dec 2 Wed 9:00 am Rosary Prayer Group Marian RM Wed 9:45 am BJKM Elementary Mass HR Church Wed 1:00 pm Scrip Sales Wed 6:00 pm CWC Dinner Thur 8:00 am Recitation of the Rosary HR Church Sacramental Preparation Clarification To clarify All applications for First Sacraments should be in Barbara s office at this time. Paperwork refers to Baptismal Certificates and Sponsor Certificates. These papers are due in January. Applications are due IMMEDIATELY. Thur 9:00 am Holy Hour For Vocations HR Church Thur 9:30 am Communion & Liberation Marian RM Thur 7:00 pm RCIA Sessions Marian RM Dec 3 Fri 8:00 am Recitation of the Rosary HR Church Fri 8:00 am Scrip Sales Fri 12:00 pm Holy Name Soup Kitchen HN Auditorium Fri 1:00 pm Scrip Sales Fri 8:00 pm Spirit & Truth HR Church Dec 4 Sat 9:00 am First Saturday Cenacle Marian RM CELEBRATION OF FIRST EUCHARIST AND CONFIRMATION DATE SET Mark your calendars for May 14, 2011 Triumph of the Cross Holy Name Cathedral 4 p.m. May 15, 2011 St. Peter s 11 a.m. May 15, 2011 Holy Family 2:30 p.m. Catholic Faith Formation in Steubenville website: Sat 9:30 am Youth Day Sacrament of Sat 10:00am Reconciliation Holy Family HR Church Dec 5 Sun 2:00 pm Baptism Class all Parishes Marian RM Sun 6:30 pm Sr. High Youth Ministry Sun 7:30 pm GS St. Peters 5 Because of the Bulletin Holiday deadline the Collection Totals for November 20th & 21st Will be published on the weekend of Dec 4th & 5th.

5 In Loving Memory of those who have died: Elverda M. Chanoski by Edward Chanoski James S. Chanoski by Edward Chanoski Luminary Light Up Night will be held December 1st at 6:30pm at EGCC Founder s Hall featuring music by Splendid Sound Quartet and the EGCC Choir. Purchase a luminary as a memorial to, or in honor of, your loved ones. Join us for the reading of the names and refreshments. Your luminary can then be taken home and lit each night during the holiday season. Cost is $6.00 each or 2 for $ To purchase a luminary, please call Amanda or Judy at ext. 110 or 113. All proceeds benefit a charitable organization. Sponsored by EGCC Alumni Association. 5:30 PM Agnes & Frank Colalella by Family 6 Readings for the Week of November 28, 2010 Sunday: Is 2:1-5/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44 Monday: Is 4:2-6/Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, Friday: Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/ Mt 9: :1, 5a, 6-8 Next Sunday: Is 11:1-10/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12 Liturgical Publications Inc For you prayer request please call Triumph of the Cross Mass Schedule for Nov 27 - Dec 5 Sat 27 4:00 PM at HN Helen Borsch by Mike & Michelle Martello 4:00 PM Angeline Gamron by sister Rose Bottegal LiL P Sun 28 8:30 AM Requilda Zappa by Alfredo & Caterina 10:00 AM People of the Parish Deceased members of the Carapellotti & DeSantis families by Reechie 10:30 AM at HN Family 11:30 AM Frank Palombizio by wife Julie Palombizio Carmella Giannamore by Dr. & Mrs. Michael Giannamore & 5:30 PM family Mon 29 7:00 AM at HN JoAnn Mininni by Ron & Lois Millanti 8:30 AM Barbara T. Froehlich by Frank & Chris Luckino 6:30 PM Michael Karpinski by Walter & Anna Mae Wilson Tue 30 7:00 AM at HN Stella Filby by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wilson 8:30 AM Agnes Colalella by Mr. & Mrs. Barry Moore Wed 1 7:00 AM at HN Melinda Brown by Clare Vosteen 8:30 AM Helen DeSantis by Margie Serafini Thu 2 7:00 AM at HN Ed Argentine by Colleen Bahen 8:30 AM Fr. Edmundo Stabene by Maurizio & Anna Santacroce Fri 3 7:00 AM at HN Mary Stover by Dom & Maggie Iacovone 8:30 AM Michael P. Gallo Sr by Irene Harda Sat 4 8:30 AM Doris Coyle by Family Sat 4 4:00 PM at HN People of the Parish 4:00 PM James McMenamin by Lottie Grajewski Sun 5 8:30 AM Michael Karpinski by Ed & Louise Lloyd 10:00 AM John Borsch by Helen Borsch 10:30 AM at HN Ed Argentine by Bill & Mae DeFallo Deceased member of the Troia, Tarantelli, Mastrogiuseppe & 11:30 AM Santacroce Families rayer Line Please keep in your prayers Judy Giannamore, Fran Fall, Richard Debias, Emily, Gertrude Sciarroni, Liz Hagerty, Nancy, Michele Zydel, Ed Calabria, John Allen, Natalie Knutsen, Corina Capote, Kelly Moore Gil Feth, Keith, Doug Jaglouski, Susan Arlotta, Stella Wilson, Scott Alberts, Barbara Acerra, Robert Stock, Lottie Grajewski, Rob & Lorra Cochrun, Judy Holm, Rick Zapolnik, Rose Sciarra, Dana Barker, Jim Langlois, Michael Sawon, Steve Harda.