St. Alphonsus Church 2111 Market Street, Wheeling WV Parish Address/Web: www:stalswheeling.

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1 St. Alphonsus Church 2111 Market Street, Wheeling WV Parish Address/Web: www:stalswheeling.org PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Douglas A. Ondeck, Temporary Administrator Rev. Mr. George Smoulder, Permanent Deacon Joyce Fiorilli, Parish Secretary Sister Anna Marie Cole, CSJ PSR Coordinator Terri Morris, Housekeeper Beverly Pockl, Vocalist David Alfred/Caroline Lakomy Church Organists Christian Mothers/Susie Foose Parish Finance Council/Bill Holt Parish Phone: Parish Fax: SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:30-5:00 PM or by appointment MASS SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Wednesday (Communion Service) Saturday Vigil Mass Sunday Masses MONTHLY MASSES St. Alphonsus Mass Association (First Friday of month) Polish Mass (Third Sunday of month) 5:30 PM 10:30 AM 9:00 AM NOVENAS Miraculous Medal Tuesday after Mass Novena to St. Jude Fridays after Mass Divine Mercy Chaplet First Friday at 5:30 PM February 16, 2014 SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Contact office 6 months before desired date. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the office for appointment. PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 am-noon; 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. to Noon NEW PARISHIONERS We welcome new parishioners. Please pick up a registration form from the table in the rear of the church and complete. Mail it to the parish office or drop it in the collection basket. 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 February 16, th Sunday in Ordinary Time JESUS AND THE LAW In today s continuation of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses the relationship between the current interpretation of the law of Moses and his own. He insists that he has come to fulfill, not abolish the law. Jesus is explicit here. He repeats the phrase, You have heard... with the counterpoint, But I say... He will not settle for mere avoidance of outright murder or adultery or lying. He goes to the source of murder hatred, resentment, spite. He insists on chaste living. He overrules the one-sided loopholes that allow men to divorce women, a law based on the view of women as property. He disallows all the means that people employ to play fast and loose with marriage. His words urge mutual fidelity. His listeners and followers are to honor the law wholly and not minimally. The consequences of failure are clear and severe. The smallest are watching. They are those rendered powerless by age or ignorance or circumstance. These little ones depend on the word and action of the mature and knowledgeable, and they are not to be betrayed. TODAY S READINGS First Reading God allows us to make choices, but we are not to choose injustice or sinfulness (Sirach 15:15-20). Psalm Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord! (Psalm 119). Second Reading God s wisdom is mysterious and hidden (1 Corinthians 2:6-10). Gospel Jesus has come not to abolish but to fulfill the law and the prophets (Matthew 5:17-37 [20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37]). BAD COMPANY People who live solely for themselves are eventually corrupted by their own company. Anonymous CONSCIENCE Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience. George Washington READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a; 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jas 1:19-27; Ps 15:2-4ab, 5; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Jas 2:1-9; Ps 34:2-7; Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Jas 2:14-24, 26; Ps 112:1-6; Mk 8:34 9:1 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order; Presidents Day Friday: St. Peter Damian Saturday: The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Washington s Birthday TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In a few weeks time, at the Chrism Mass of the diocese, fresh sacramental oils will be blessed and chrism consecrated for use in every parish. Olive oil is the main ingredient of chrism, but olive oil with some exotic additives that change its character and purpose. Rich balsam and perfumes separate chrism from the pantry. Food no longer, neither is this oil for grooming or toning muscles. It has a breathtaking aroma that is both alluring and enduring. The prayer of consecration is a good meditation for the coming Lenten season since it focuses us on the goal of our journey, linking it with the olive bearing dove at the end of Noah s stormy voyage of forty days. The dove signaled the birth of a new world, a society reborn from the wreckage of the old, drowned world of sin. At the end of our Lenten journey, the oil of chrism will be poured down in abundance on the brows of catechumens and infants, as well as on those to be confirmed or ordained. Lent puts us in touch with the hard edges of life in need of salvation, and the chrism of Easter joy redeems and restores.

3 Be my protector, O God, a might stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name. PARISH FOOD COLLECTION 18th Street Catholic Charities Pudding snacks, jell-o packs, peanut butter/ jelly, snack pack items, applesauce packs, juice boxes, and snack crackers. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Fr. Douglas Ondeck for the beautiful vase of flowers and your prayers during the Consecrated Religious Life Day. I appreciate your kindness while serving as Religious Coordinator here at St. Alphonsus. Peace and Blessings for the coming year. Sr. Anna Marie Cole, C.S.J. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Fr. Doug will have a brief training session for any one who would like to serve as a Eucharistic Minister after the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 23rd. Please volunteer to give of your talent and serve St. Alphonsus in this needed Ministry. ATTENTION!! VOLUNTEERS FOR FISH FRY We will have a food handlers meeting presented by the Ohio County Health Dept. on Wednesday, February 19th, at 1:30 p.m. in the church basement. This is a short briefing on food prep, etc. and is mandatory for all who are working. Please make every effort to attend. Thank You! PRAYER INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS February ELDERS That the church and society may respect the wisdom and experience of older people. COLLABORATION IN EVANGELIZATION That priests, religious, and lay people may work together with generosity. LENTEN MASS SCHEDULE FOR ASH WEDNESDAY AND HOLY WEEK Ash Wednesday, March 5 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Holy Thursday, April 17 7:00 p.m. Good Friday, April 18 5:30 p.m. Easter Weekend Holy Saturday, April 19 (Vigil) 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 20 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. WISDOM A wise old owl lived in an oak. The more he saw the less he spoke. The less he spoke the more he heard. Why can t we all be like that wise old bird? English nursery rhyme In gratitude for their gifts received from God, parishioners and visitors made this joyful return to the Lord to help continue His work at St. Alphonsus Parish: Collections $3, Candles $ Church Utilities $ THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

4 ST. JOSEPH RETREAT CENTER FEBRUARY 2014 EVENTS Muslim/Christian Relations-Finding God in All Things This program will offer a basic introduction to Islam. Through comparative approach, we hope to deepen our Christian faith by finding God in all things as St. Ignatius has taught us. Fr. I. Hadi Sasmita, SJ, facilitator. Wednesday, February 12, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost $ The Joy of Sexuality Sexuality is a complex interweaving of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of life. Come learn about typical and atypical patterns of development. Explore through the eyes of faith how we can care about the "dear neighbors" we may not yet know. Dr. Debra Hull, facilitator. Tuesday, February 18; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Cost: $ Enhance Your Life Through Drumming Come join our monthly drum circle in which we share rhythm and get in tune with ourselves and others. Jennifer Hezoucky, facilitator. February s session is Monday, February 24 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Cost is $10. All People of Goodwill: Vatican II and Ecumenical/Interfaith Dialogue One of the most notable developments to come out of the Second Vatican Council was a change in the Church s posture toward other Christian and non-christian traditions. Jessica Wrobleski, Ph.D., facilitator, Thursday, February 27, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $10 18th Annual Spaghetti Dinner To benefit the Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center March 30, 2014 SAVE THE DATE!! OUR LADY OF LEBANON CHURCH 2216 Eoff Street, Wheeling Homemade Soup and Hoagie Sale Soups: $6.50/quart Chicken Noodle, Chicken & Rice, Chili, Ham & Bean, Lentil, Potato, Chunky Vegetable Beef, Meatless Vegetable, and Stuffed Pepper Hoagies: $6.50/each Ham & Swiss, Italian, and Turkey & Cheese Orders and payment are due Tuesday, February 11th (take out only) Pick up orders: Wednesday, February 19th, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or Thursday, February 20th, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call Charlotte at or the church at Sponsored by the Women s Society of Our Lady of Lebanon Church INTERNAL AUDITOR The Diocese is seeking an Internal Auditor. This is a full time position within the Department of the Chancery. The Internal Auditor under the direction of the Vicar General, conducts compliance and internal audits to fulfill legal and fiduciary obligations for Diocesan services, parishes, schools and missions. Interested persons should contact the Human Resources , ext. 266 for a complete Job Description and application. Position will remain advertised until filled. ST. MICHAEL PARISH Fr. Scott Seethaler, OFM Cap from Pittsburgh, will be back for his powerful preaching, and his loving presence during Lent. He will preach at all of the Masses on Ash Wednesday, as well as the Masses on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (March ). There will be presentations on Thursday and Friday, Living Lent with Joyful Hope. Call for more information.

5 Sunday, February 16 7:00 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Loris McFarland (Joan Yaeger) 10:30 a.m. McNeil Family (Morgan Family) Monday, February 17 7:00 a.m. Dolores Fahey (Noll Family) Tuesday, February 18 7:00 a.m. Carol Sorge (Krchmarsky Family) Wednesday, February 19 7:00 a.m. Communion Service Thursday, February 20 7:00 a.m. Rosemary Kasnic & Family (Tim & Margaret Brennan) Friday, February 21 7:00 a.m. Grace Holpp (Aledaide & Kate) Saturday, February 22 5:30 p.m. Beverly Hill Douglas (Marie Lucas) Sunday, February 23 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 9:00 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Loris McFarland (Joan Yaeger) 10:30 a.m. Madeline Greco (Bernie Morgan) HOMEBOUND AND CONTINUOUS CARE Helen Bernas, Mary Bohlman, Elizabeth Bissett, Norma Campbell, Stella Czyzewski, Harold Ehni, Tony Hadom, Selma Hughes, Theresa Lally, Philip Machel, Phyllis Oberle, Blanche Richard, Mary Rushkevich, Elizabeth Rycerz, Mary Stefanow, Dorothy Thalman, Betty Weckerley. Weekend Ministry Schedule (Feb 22-23) Saturday, February 22, 5:30 p.m. P. Holt Eucharistic Ministers: J. Sofka Sr. J. Vidonic P. Romanek J. Bischof Sunday, February 23, 7:00 a.m. M. Bosacki Eucharistic Minister: C. Saad Sunday, February 23, 10:30 a.m. R. Henry Eucharistic Ministers: J. Senglewalt D. Lemery B. Henry J. K.-Rankin Please continue to pray for our military men and women who serve us and their families: Lcpl. Bandon Collins USMC 1st Lt. Mel S. Falck Sgt. L. Joey Henry USMC PFC Jeremy Labuda Sr. Airmen Jordan Lucey Gunnery Sgt. Brian M. Pelsh USMC Corp. Thomas McCarthy USMC If admitted into a local hospital, please notify the Parish Office at if you or a family member is hospitalized. Because of HIPPA regulations, we can not be told that you are in the hospital. Rosemarie Bursee, Karleigh Ryan, Becky Swords, Dustin Ronevich, Mr/Mrs. Leonard Rycerz, Debbie Respole, Harry Zelkowski