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 November 17, 2013 33rd 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. 2230 Rochester Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (412) 366-2020 www.stjohnneumannpgh.org
CALENDAR Sunday, Nov. 17 Religious Retire. Collection Hospitality Sunday Youth Ministry Soup Sale 10:00 AM Youth Choir Practice 11:30 PM RCIA Rite of Welcome 6:30 PM Boy Scouts Award Prep. 7:00 PM Confirmation Evening of Reflect. Monday, Nov. 18 12:00 PM Over 50 s 7:00 PM Pastoral Council 7:30 PM 7th & 8th grade small group Faith Sharing Tues. Nov. 19 9:30 AM Centering Prayer 6:00 PM Solos at Max & Erma s 7:30 PM MOMS Weds. Nov. 20 Hoagie Sale 9:00 AM Food Bank 6:30 PM Middle School Youth Ministry 7:00 PM Centering Prayer 7:00 PM Eucharistic Ministry Training 8:00 PM Refresher for current EM Thurs, Nov. 21 9:45 AM Scripture Study 1:00 PM Miryam s Shelter 7:00 PM New Lector Training 7:00 PM Finance Council 7:30 PM Adult Choir 8:00 PM Refresher for current Lectors Friday, Nov. 22 High School Fall Retreat 9:00 AM Good Shepherd Catechist Training Sat., Nov. 23 High School Fall Retreat THE WEEK AHEAD MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, Nov. 16 9:00 AM Prayer Service 5:30 PM John Turo (Turo Family) Sunday, Nov. 17, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Harry Corbett (John & Marianne Corbett) 9:30 AM George Van Loo (Ricchuito Family) 11:30 AM For the People of SJN Parish Monday, Nov. 18 9:00 AM Betsy Shulkosky (Masters Family) Tuesday, Nov. 19 9:00 AM Mary Dixon (Carole & Mark Shepard) Wednesday, Nov. 20 10:00 AM Stonebrook Commons: Richard Smith (Maureen & Kim Siegert) 6:30 PM Trudy Sears (Judy & George Siegel) Thursday, Nov. 21 9:00 AM Stanley Fajerski (John & Nancy Edmundson) Friday, Nov. 22 St. Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr 9:00 AM Ann Shuckrow (Family) Saturday, Nov. 23 9:00 AM Mary Jean McGann (Baty Kefer Family) 5:30 PM Frank & Giovanna Dentici (Family) Sunday, Nov. 24, Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8:00 AM For the People of SJN Parish 9:30 AM Jim Zahren (Judith Glover) 11:30 AM Lawrence Schiberl (Full Family) EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sat. Nov. 23-5:30 PM L. Juhascik, E. Marshall, L. Emark, A. Janosco, E. & G. Mandl, A. Turo Sun. Nov. 24-8:00 AM B. Walls, D. & J. Anke, H. Barcaskey, H. O Hallaron, B. Pugh, M. McCluskey 9:30 AM S. Noel, R. Cox, J. Mack, C. & M. Shepard, J. O Malley, A. Betancourt 11:30 AM - B. Furiga, R. Full, D. Schwartz, A. & P. Skorupka, A. & J. Burke READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43 LECTORS Sat. Nov. 23 5:30 PM R. Martz, M. Turo Sun. Nov. 24 8:00 AM B. & R. McLaughlin 9:30 AM M. Conroy, M. Matera 11:30 AM P. Furiga, J. Full ALTAR SERVERS Sat. Nov. 23 5:30 PM C. Tunney, A. Johnson A. Marrero Sun. Nov. 24 8:00 AM N. Bridges, D. Devine, M. Mannion 9:30 AM C. & J. Kocent, I. Cavanaugh 11:30 AM D. & N. Moore, C. Gumash
PARISH NEWS EM & LECTOR TRAINING Mark your calendar! There is training for anyone interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister on Nov. 20, and becoming a lector on Nov. 21. Both will begin at 7 pm. If you currently are an EM or lector, there will be refresher training those same evenings at 8 pm. RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Help aging sisters, brothers and religious order priests. Each year the need to provide for our elderly members becomes more pressing and we are ever more grateful for these providential funds, writes a religious sister about the financial assistance received from the Retirement Fund for Religious. Your donation helps provide necessities such as prescription medication and nursing care. Please give to those who have given a lifetime. "Advent Expectations": Prophetic Scripture Study Prepare your hearts for Jesus' birth by exploring the prophecies made about him by Micah, Malachi, Zechariah and Jonah. Presenters Dawn Quinn, Barbara Matera and Deacon Rick Caruso provide three evenings of reflection on Wednesdays, December 4, 11, 18 at 7pm comparing these prophecies with the expectations of the Messiah by the Jewish community of Jesus' time, and helping participants understand their own expectations of our Savior. Set aside this quiet time in the midst of the commercial frenzy around you; you won't regret it! Call the parish office (ext. 10) for information and to sign up. HOAGIES Place your order now for delicious hoagies on Wednesday, Nov. 23. We have Italian, Turkey, Roast Beef and/or 2 pepperoni rolls for $6. Call Rel. Ed. office to order. ADVENT IS COMING Especially during these last weeks of Ordinary Time, we anticipate the coming of the Advent Season. Take a look at our many resources on the table in the lobby. You can find wonderful children activities and daily reflection booklets to help prepare for Christmas by keeping the Advent season holy. Send something to your grandkids or college kids to remind them of this season too. THE LIGHT IS STILL ON FOR YOU It s Been a Loooong Time Since My Last Confession Each Catholic parish in the diocese will have their doors open and lights on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 7 to 9 pm. If you have been reluctant to come to the sacrament, have been away for some time or just found it difficult to get to confession, this is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with Christ and His Church. For more info, visit www.diopitt.org/lightstillon. Just a quick "note" of thanks for coming to our concert last week! Your love and support are truly appreciated. Your free will donations of $703 will be used to support the music ministry and St. John Neumann Parish. The next concert in our series is Sunday, December 15 at 3 PM featuring The Tri-County Choir conducted by one of St. John Neumann's own, Linda Wallace. Come celebrate with us! Shared Prayer of Thanksgiving and Praise This Thanksgiving how will you give thanks to the Lord? It may be with family or friends with whom we have been blessed with. Maybe there is a more fundamental need to come back and give thanks to the Lord. This year we are asking the people of St John Neumann to leave Wednesday evening--thanksgiving Eve available to attend a larger Thanksgiving Service in conjunction with Ingomar United Methodist Church and Northmont Presbyterian Church. We have met to plan this event and would hope that all three churches participate in this shared prayer. The service will begin at 7:30pm on November 27 at Ingomar United Methodist Church. The choirs of the three churches will join in leading the singing. All are invited to come and join in fellowship after the service downstairs in their community center. We have all received many blessings and gifts for which we need to give thanks. Mass on Thanksgiving Day, November 28 will be at 10am at SJN, and we invite you to come and give thanks with your faith family through the Eucharist--which means to give thanks. CHRISTMAS CANDY Please take a look at our SARRIS CHRISTMAS flyer. Consider ordering your sweet gifts through SJN and help us raise some money for the parish programs. Orders are due Nov. 22 with a Dec. 13 delivery in good time for out of town presents. Your prompt return of the order form and payment to the Rel Ed office is greatly appreciated. THEOLOGY NIGHT All are welcome to attend Theology Night Club at Sts. John & Paul Parish beginning Weds. Nov. 20 at 7 pm in the Cardinal DiNardo Center. Fr. Tim Whalen will discuss The Eucharist: Bread for Hungry Hearts. Call Mary at 412-364-6199 for more info. RAFFLE BASKET WINNERS Many, many thanks to all those who attended the Appalachia Wine Dinner last Saturday. We really appreciate your support. The following people won raffle baskets at the event: Erin Wetherill, Elaine Palchak, Christine Shoup, Cathie Poole, Rita Guentner, Eileen Kress, Bernie Rodack, Jess Perrin, Bill Post, Terry Craig, Mark Fetzer, Ani Nichol, Mary Starta, Joe Sieber, and Mike Hebor. Congratulations!
YOUTH MINISTRY High School Youth Ministry: ENCOUNTER This coming weekend, Nov. 22-24th is our annual Fall Retreat. Please keep all the youth of SJN in your prayers as we go away for the weekend to grow deeper in our relationship with both Christ and each other! Our next high school youth group will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8th from 12:30-2:30pm. We hope to see you there! The entire parish is invited to join the youth group at our monthly "Road to Emmaus" evening of worship and Eucharistic Adoration. It is being held on Thursday, Dec. 12th from 7-8pm. Take a break from your busy lives and come spend just one hour with the Lord. Middle School Youth Ministry: IGNITE Our next IGNITE youth group dates are as follows: Wednesday, Nov. 20th: 6:30-8pm Wednesday, Dec. 11th: 6:30-8pm Wednesday, Dec. 18th: 6:30-8pm SACRAMENTS TONIGHT DON T MISS IT TONIGHT EVENING OF REFLECTION FOR CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES, PARENTS AND SPONSORS SUNDAY, NOV. 17 FROM 7 to 9 pm is a special time of reflection and preparation for our Confirmation class 2013. All Candidates and their parents and/or sponsors are invited to participate in this awesome time of prayer for the gifts of the Spirit. Just as the Apostles prayed before Pentecost, so we pray before this celebration of Confirmation. All are welcome to join us in prayer and adoration on this night. CONFIRMATION - DEC. 7 AT 11 AM Our time of preparation continues for our 9th graders on their way to Confirmation. This includes participation in Youth Group. Also, please complete all paperwork and return to the Rel. Ed. office. Continue to pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, make it to Youth Group and see you at Mass every week. You are all in our special prayers at SJN. RCIA-JOURNEY IN FAITH Hold in prayer our 4 adults and 2 children who are journeying in faith with us. TODAY, Sunday, November 17 at the 11:30 Mass, they will be formally introduced to the community and together we will celebrate the RITE OF WELCOME AND ACCEPTANCE. We pass on to them the sign of our salvation - the sign of the cross. We pray that through this sign they may come to know and follow Jesus who is our strength in this journey. As a community we open the door for them in this Year of Faith and give thanks for their presence here. BAPTISM PREP As you welcome new life into your family through pregnancy, birth or adoption, keep the Lord close. Call to register (ext. 12) for our next Baptism Prep session on November 24 from 10:30 to Noon. Through the sacrament of Baptism may we all grow in faith. SPIRITUAL ST. NICHOLAS' DAY COOKIE BAKING/DECORATING EVENT On Monday, December 2, 10 am-noon, SJN High school teens (6th-12th graders) will make cut out cookies, provide a skit on St. Nick while the younger kids decorate and package cookies, and make cards to accompany them in goody bags. (Please be sure to alert us to food allergies.) From 6-7:30 pm that evening, we have scheduled a St. Nicholas celebration with pizza. We will end with prayer, reflecting on how we can imitate St. Nicholas' model of anonymous giving to those in need around us. This is a family event for all ages. Parents are needed to make dough ahead of time, help clean up & help deliver the goodies on St. Nick s Day, Friday, Dec. 6. Reply to vsheridan68@gmail.com indicating the following: Name, grade of children participating, phone & email of parents volunteering. BOOK OF LIFE Please enter the names of your deceased loved ones and the date on which they entered eternal life in our Book of Life in the narthex. November is traditionally the month when we remember all those who have died and is sometimes called the month for All Souls. We call them to mind by name and pray for them at each Mass. Eternal light grant to them O Lord. May they rest in peace. SCRIPTURE STUDY This Thursday, Nov. 21, adults are invited to come share the Scriptures from 10 am to 11:30. Next Week, the group will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 26, since Thanksgiving Mass is at 10 am on Thursday. All are welcome. CENTERING PRAYER Tuesdays - 9:30 am - 11/19 & 11/26 Weds. - 7 pm - 11/20 Call Cathy Ficarri at 412-367-4347 for more info MISC. GIFT CARDS We are gearing up for Christmas sales. Please consider buying these cards that we have special ordered: Cheesecake Factory 5%, Macy s 10%, Outback Steakhouse 8%, J. Crew 13%, Aeropostale 7%, American Eagle 10%, Noodles & Company 8%, Qdoba 7%, TJMaxx / Marshall s 7%, and Gymboree 3%. The Sharing Tree will be going up soon. Please visit the gift card table for your purchases.
SHARING TREE PROJECT This year we mark another year of Sharing Our Love and Giving Hope to those less fortunate so that their Christmas may be truly blessed. We have children s and adult s names from 12 agencies who are requesting our help. Please select a tag(s) from the tree & purchase a gift for that individual - sizes & wishes are listed. Once gifts are wrapped, please affix the tag or a facsimile SECURELY to each gift. The gifts must be brought to church NO LATER THAN 12:30 PM ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8. If you have any questions, please call the parish office (ext. 10) or Cathy Vollmer at 412-635-6513. PARISH CENSUS Thank you to everyone who have been so gracious to complete & update your parish census. A special thank you to Martha Fletchinger who volunteered many hours in the parish office updating the records on our computer data system. For any of you who still have the census lying in a stack of old mail, please update your information & return it to the office or call me (ext. 10) so that I can assist you in completing the form. Thank you! Joan, Parish Secretary RECENT DEATHS Please pray for the souls of Parishioner James Broderick, father of Sue Reiter Ken Wagner, brother of Dick Wagner May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace OUTREACH MIRYAM S SHELTER If you are interested in helping this ministry to prepare a side dish (vegetable, starch or dessert) for their dinner on Nov. 21, email Laurie Reese at lauriereese@yahoo.com. GREATER PITTSBURGH FOOD BANK Volunteer with SJN at the Greater Pgh. Community Food Bank on Wednesday, Nov. 20. We helped pack 1100 boxes for senior citizens at Lawrence County food bank on October 23 and will again do senior boxes on an assembly line with other folks. Meet at the church's back doors at 8: 00 AM to carpool; return approx 2:00 PM after lunch out together. Limit: 14 volunteers. Register at 412-366-5638, ext. 12 with your name, phone #, email address by noon Monday, Nov. 18. A waiting list will be started when 14 spots are filled. We will be having lunch at Mitchell s. Next date: Monday, Dec. 16 Visit friends@pittsburghfoodbank.org to vote for the Pgh. Food Bank for a chance to win a Prius! COMMUNITY NIGHT AT THE RACES... to benefit St. Teresa of Avila Athletic Association, is being held Saturday, November 23rd. Please join us for a fun night with friends and neighbors. Admission $20, includes dinner, beer and soft drinks. We are also selling horses @ $10/each. Doors open at 7:00pm. For reservations or to purchase a horse please contact Dave or Sharon Evankovich @ 724-935-9585. CLOTHING SALE St. Gregory in Zelienople is having their Used Clothing Sale on Sat. Nov. 23 from 9 am-2 pm. Good clean clothing for the entire family. A JOURNEY TO CHRISTMAS St. Bonaventure Parish, Glenshaw, is hosting a CD release on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 pm. Shari Whitico s CD will be available for $15. Visit shariwhitico@gmail.com CHRISTMAS CARDS The Little Sisters of the Poor are again offering Christmas Cards sketched by Sr. Martha. This year s sketch is black on a cream card. Cards can be ordered online at www.littlesistersofthepoorpittsburgh.org or by calling 412-307-1100, or sending a check payable to the Sisters at 1028 Benton Ave. 15212. All proceeds from the sale helps to support the elderly poor residents in the Little Sisters Care. YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY All single and married young adults ages 19 through the 30 s are welcome to be a part of Young Adult Ministry at St. Ferdinand. Come and see what they have to offer. Meet other young adults on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Contact Kelly Stenger at 724-612- 4749 for more info. DONATE A VEHICLE Do you have a vehicle you don t want anymore? Year end is the time to think about tax-deductions. Community Auto accepts vehicles in any condition, has them repaired and sells them below market value to local working families who need them to get to work. FREE pickup, towing and notary! Call 724-443-8300. A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE Prepare your child for Thanksgiving by pointing out little things this next week that are unexpected treasures. Thank God for a day without rain, colored leaves, I didn t get sick today, I have eyes to see you... GODSPELL-live at the Kean Theatre Nov. 22, 23 & Dec. 6 at 8 pm Nov 24 & Dec. 7 at 2 pm Tickets 724-444-KEAN Proceeds benefit the Free Care Fd. at St. Barnabas