St. John Neumann Parish is a gathered people, acting in word, sacrament, witness and service toward all, with gratitude to God our Father, through Jesus Christ our Brother with the Holy Spirit our Guide. A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 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
THE WEEK AHEAD Sunday, Jan. 31 Renew Sign Up Sunday 12:30 PM High School Encounter 12:30 PM Stewardship Committee 1:00 PM Baptism 2:00 PM 1st Communion Family Activity 2:30 PM Encounter Mission Trip Mt. 6:30 PM Adult Volleyball Monday, Feb. 1 4:30 PM Youth Lector/Alter Server Training 7:00 PM Div./Separated Support Group 7:00 PM Respect Life Tues. Feb. 2 12:00 PM Over 50 s Card Club 7:00 PM Mindfulness Mediation Weds. Feb. 3 6:30 PM Ignite 7:00 PM SJN Prayer Ministry 7:00 PM Women in Scripture 7:30 PM MOMS Thurs, Feb. 4 9:45 AM Scripture Study 7:00 PM RCIA 7:00 PM Adult Choir Friday, Feb. 5 Sat. Feb. 6 9:00 AM Anointing of the Sick 11:30 AM Good Shepherd Catechists Training 7:00 PM Mardi Gras Dance EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sat. Feb. 6-5:30 PM C. Kelley, B. Schuler, A. McCafferty, L. Juhascik, C. Battista, T. Hart, L. Emark Sun. Feb. 7-8 AM J. & I. McClenahan, C. & R.. Madia, T. Kiliany, N. Stephens, K. Miller 9:30 AM - D. Schaults, A. Betancourt, D. Turo, D. Schwartz, A. Guzzetti, M. Turo, S. Duchi 11:30 AM - S. Noel, S. Schupansky, E. Macken, M. Kohler J. Powers, R. Full, D. Huber LECTORS Sat. Feb. 6, 5:30 PM J. Schuler, C. Browne Sun Feb. 7, 8 AM A. Heinnickel 9:30 AM M. Caputo, V. Sheridan 11:30 AM L. Sudo, M. Petrasek ALTAR SERVERS Sat. Feb. 6, 5:30 PM A. Bella, C. & C. Quinn Sun. Feb. 7, 8 AM Kocent Family 9:30 AM A. & K. Evanko, C. Alt 11:30 AM R. & C. Noel, A. Bansemer Jan. 24 Operating $7,119.00 Camp. Alive 4,712.00 Parish Share 4,882.00 Emergency Fd. 2863.00 St. Anthony 419.00 Sacramental 900.00 Misc. 1,073.32 $21,968.32 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, Jan. 30 9:00 AM Robert A. Jones (Toomey Family) 5:30 PM Thomas Nah (Turo Family) Sunday, Jan. 31, 4th Sunday in Ord. Time 8:00 AM Catherine Louzil (Family) 9:30 AM Tom O Lare (Family) 11:30 AM For the People of SJN Parish Monday, Feb. 1 9:00 AM Mayhew Family (Bev. D. Mayhew) Tuesday, Feb. 2, The Presentation of the Lord 9:00 AM Individuals on SJN prayer list Wednesday, Feb. 3, St. Blaise, Bishop & Martyr, St. Ansgar, Bishop 4:30 PM Mary Jo Hynes (Over 50 s Club) 6:30 PM Lois Doerflinger (Family) Thursday, Feb. 4 9:00 AM Nancy LaVoice (Darlene & Tom) Friday, Feb. 5, St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr 9:00 AM James Loscor (Full Family) Saturday, Feb. 6, St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs 9:00 AM Ross Branihall (Cindy & Jim Hall) 5:30 PM Joe Guzzetti (Family) Sunday, Feb. 7, 5th Sunday in Ord. Time 8:00 AM For the People of SJN Parish 9:30 AM Stephen Spolar (Jeanette Pappert) 11:30 AM Dave Westhead (Family) Reverend Albin C. McGinnis, Ext. 20 Pastor & Trust Adm. Pastor2@stjohnneumannpgh.org Richard Caruso, Ext. 23, Permanent Deacon Parish Office 412-366-2020, Joan Kiliany, Parish Secretary, ext. 10 Religious Education Office 412-366-5885 Lisa Rind, Rel. Ed. Secretary, ext 12 Barbara Stokes, Ext. 13 Director for Rel. Education, Family & Sac. Ministries Kelly Reed, Ext. 16 Dir. For Rel. Ed, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Barbara Matera, Ext. 18 Dir. for Rel. Ed, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Julie Amatangelo, Ext. 15 Director of Youth Ministry Jessica Bucci, Ext. 10, Director of Music Ministry Andrew James, Ext. 11, Facilities Manager Larry Badaczewski, Ext. 56, Pastoral Counselor READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11
PARISH NEWS FAMILY MASSES HAVE BEGUN Have you ever been to a Family Mass? These Masses are scheduled during a break from our regular Good Shepherd sessions to help the children connect what they are learning in the atrium to what happens when we gather as a community for the Holy Mass. Children bring with them their knowledge of church seasons and colors, prayer and gestures, parables and prophecy. Parents model full participation in liturgy through active listening, spoken prayer and song. We invite our Parish Family to join our Good Shepherd Families at these special Masses. Family Masses take place at both 4:30 and 6:30 pm on these Wednesdays: February 3, 10 (Ash Wednesday) & Feb. 17. Where else do you have the opportunity on a week night to join in worship with a church full of spirited adults and children? Let us come together in praise and thanksgiving for the great gift of Word and Eucharist. The traditional blessing of throats (Feast of St. Blaise) will take place at the end of the Family Masses on Weds., Feb. 3. All are welcome to join us. MINDFULNESS MADE SIMPLE Lots of talk in the media about the benefits of MIND- FULNESS. Come on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 7 pm to hear about the simple ways we can develop this healthy practice. Jane Rahenkamp, a professional life coach, will share what it is and how it can enhance our physical and spiritual life journey. Come and invite others to learn about this ancient practice of mindfulness. Free and open to all. 5th SUNDAY ROSARY Please join us after the 9:30 am Mass today in this wonderful tribute to Mary. MONDAY SCHOOL A surprising large number of families in our area have been affected by addiction. Come and learn about what it is, how it affects us directly and indirectly and what our Pittsburgh Diocese is doing about it. Join us for Monday School on February 15 to hear Josie Morgano-Craig as she tell us about the Substance Addiction Ministry of our Diocese. Curious about how addiction can affect the addict and everyone who loves him or her? Come and hear from brave families who have struggled with the pain of addiction on February 22 for Monday School. Discussion and suggestions about outreach will follow. THE BEATITUDES FOR TODAY S m a l l G r o u p s F o r m i n g Today is Signup Sunday for SJN small groups that meet to share our faith journeys. During Lent, we ll pray about and study the gift that Jesus gave us - the beatitudes. This is a continuation of the Fall session, and new members are welcome. We hope you can join us! Stop by the Renew table in Bovard Hall after all the Masses to learn more about the small group experience. Groups will meet for six weeks, beginning the week of February 7. We have groups that meet most days of the week, at different times. Blessed is the Word! For more information, please contact Linda Young at: linda.young1@verizon.net. WOMEN & SCRIPTURE Clear your calendar for this Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 7 pm, to participate and reflect on two more women in our Scripture story. Lynn Hogan will lead the group in reading and seeking the wisdom of women of faith. Their stories are different from ours but their truth is always powerful. Come join a delightful group of women to study God s Word. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION, FEBRUARY 3 For those on the St. John Neumann prayer list Please join us for prayer, February 3rd, as we lift up all those names on the St. John Neumann prayer list. Eucharistic Adoration will begin immediately following the 6:30 p.m. Mass. Lent begins February 10th. Begin preparing your heart for this very special time in the Church year by spending some quiet time with Jesus. RESPECT LIFE The parish will be hosting The Innocents, a pro-life artwork, from February 6 th -12 th. The painting is made up of images of babies faces and portrays the innocent lives lost to abortion by the local Planned Parenthood in 2013. Together, the images form a mosaic in the image of Mary and baby Jesus. It will be displayed in the Atrium. More details about The Innocents can be found in today s Bulletin flyer. LENT IS COMING - FEB. 10 Christmas decorations are finally put away and we just entered this very short ordinary time! And now our thoughts turn to LENT! Don t greet it unprepared. Check out our amazing resources for all ages on the lobby table. Choose something for yourself and then consider the others who need you to invite them into the Year of Mercy this Lent. Pick something for them and maybe even mail it to them. And always - let s keep each other in prayer as we get ready to fully enter the Paschal Mystery this Easter - March 27!
CHOCOLATE FOR CHIMBOTE The Christmas candy is still around but...easter is early this year. This year consider placing your Easter candy order now and the profit will help the mission in Chimbote. Flyers for Sarris and Betsy Ann are available and Sarris orders can also be placed online. Deadline for orders is Feb. 16 and orders will be delivered March 11 and can be picked up that week-end. In the midst of blizzards and cold, it s good to think SPRING and Easter goodness. ANOINTING Anyone in need of the power of the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is invited to come to the 9 AM Mass on Sat. Feb. 6. YOUTH MINISTRY SKI TRIP? We're hoping to offer the opportunity of a ski day for high school teens on Monday, February 15 but we need your help to make it happen! To make the trip feasible we need 20 people (purchasing lift tickets) and 3 adult chaperons to sign up by Feb 3. Email Julie (julie@sjnyouth.org) if you are interested. Quick Details: Leave SJN 7:30am. Return approx. 6:30pm Lift Ticket Group Price:$38. Rental Group Prices: Ski $25, Board $28, Lesson $18 Service Opp Produce to People Teens grades 9-12 are invited to join us for Produce to People, a service project with the Pittsburgh Food Bank. We unpack, and help distribute food, face-toface with the people in need. Sat, Feb. 6 th 8:30am- 12:30pm. Contact Eileen Coran thecorans@msn.com Fabulous February (Encounter Schedule) Jan 31 Encounter Youth Group 12:30-2:30pm Feb 6 Produce to people service day Feb 7 Were You There? Practice 1:00-3:00pm Feb 14 Encounter Youth Group 12:30-2:30pm Feb 20 Pilgrimage to the Door of Mercy Feb 20-21 Encounter Soup Sale Feb 21 Encounter guys/girls groups 12:30-2:00pm Feb 23 Were You There? Practice 6:30-8:00pm Feb 28 Encounter Youth Group 12:30-2:30pm www.sjnyouth.org (the click on Encounter) for details! Were You There? If you didn t get to the casting call for our musical passion play: Were You There? it s not too late. 7-12 graderscontact Joyce (joyceylou@hotmail.com) to let her know that you are interested. Practice Schedule: 2/7 (1-3pm), 2/23 (6:30-8:30pm), 3/10 (6:30-8:30pm),3/15 (6:30-8:30pm),3/22 (6:30-8:30pm), Pray-formance Schedule: Friday, March 25. Cast required at 4pm, Pray-formance at 7pm. SACRAMENTAL FIRST COMMUNION - Just a reminder! Planning to celebrate First Communion at SJN this spring? Make sure you are signed up for our Family Activity on Sunday, January 31. That s TODAY! Also, please continue to pray for all our children and to review your packet (1st Communion pages.) MARRIAGE PREP Are you or do you know somebody planning a wedding in 2016? Consider SJN for one of the best marriage prep programs. Register now for Sat, Feb. 20. Size is limited and registration (on line) is necessary. Call ext. 12 for more information. BAPTISM PREP Every child needs our time of preparation and prayer. Please register for Baptism Prep and give yourself this precious time if you anticipate the birth or adoption of a child into your family. The gift of Baptism reminds us all of our responsibility to be teachers of our children. Let baptism prep be one of your first classes in this awesome life journey. Register for one of these dates: Feb. 21, March 20, April 17, May 22 or June 19. We have some wonderful new couples leading these classes and we are grateful! Call ext. 12 to register. RCIA Our group of candidates continues to journey to Easter sacraments by meeting & praying every Thursday night. They are anticipating the Rite of Election on Sunday, February 14 at St. Paul Cathedral. Before they go, on Sunday, Feb 14, at the 11:30 am Mass, we, the SJN parish, will send them to the Bishop and this celebration. WORLD MARRIAGE DAY The Diocese of Pittsburgh is celebrating World Marriage Day at St. Mary of the Mount Church at the 5 pm Mass on Saturday, Feb. 6. A light reception with a speaker couple will conclude the evening. Reservations are encouraged so call Barb Stokes for more info. Here at SJN we too recognize the value of marriage and the need for spiritual help to live this vocation of matrimony. At each mass, we ll pray a special blessing for all our married parishioners and invite everyone to a cookie table reception in Bovard Hall after the Sunday Masses. If you d like to donate cookies, call Barb Stokes.
SPIRITUAL VALENTINE RETREAT FOR MARRIED COUPLES St. Joseph Spirituality, Baden Sunday, Feb. 14 from 12:30-6 pm This program includes presentations on the spirituality of marriage, time for sharing as couples, and an opportunity to renew marriage vows at liturgy. A fee of $60 per couple includes a candlelight dinner. Call 724-869-5487 to register by Feb. 5 CALLED TO GROW IN DISCIPLESHIP Don t forget! Friday evening thru Sunday afternoon, March 11-13 is the designated weekend for St. John Neumann s annual Men s Lenten Retreat at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center. Contact retreat promoters Andrew James at 412-366-5885 (ext. 11) or Paul Crnkovic at 412-367-7481 for more info about our retreat. 'FROM THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE This week, Jan. 31, the quote from Pope Francis is: 'Every Christian community should be an oasis of charity and warmth in the midst of a desert of solitude and indifference.' SCRIPTURE STUDY Winter might be a great time for you to come to Thursday Morning Scripture Study. We meet in Conf. Room A and begin by 10 am to read and pray the coming Sunday Scriptures. No previous study needed & no homework is given. Come and grow with us in God s Word. Coffee is on and the door open for you! Bring a friend! MAGNIFICAT SUBSCRIPTIONS (2016-17) Our deadline to order is close so renew or start a subscription to the Magnificat prayer journal now. For 12 months plus Holy Week you can receive a convenient book of daily mass readings, morning and evening prayer, scripture reflections and rich information on history and art. It's a great way to keep the Word of the Lord close at hand. Also a great gift for anyone who can't make it to daily Mass. Subscription is $25 per year if we place a bulk order. All orders are due by Feb. 1 and the subscription starts in April. Please make checks out to Barb Stokes. Don't miss this opportunity to share the prayer of the church each day of this special Year of Faith. MAGNIFIKID Share faith with a child this year. Every month children receive a packet of four weekly full color booklets to help them follow the weekly Sunday liturgy. There are many sections in each booklet-prayer, mass scripture readings and activities (maze, etc. and more.) Each subscription costs $34.90 per year but we are able to get a bulk subscription rate of $20 if you are interested. Please call the Rel Ed office for more details or to see a copy of Magnifikid. Great gift for children preparing for sacraments...and for grandkids, etc. Keep the Church Alive! MARDI GRAS DANCE FEBRUARY 6, 7 TO 11 PM ADMISSION IS $10 PER PERSON OVER 50 S CLUB Our next luncheon is Feb. 15. The entertainment is Jenny Taylor - Ventriloquist. It begins at 12 noon and the lunch is at 1 pm. Hope to see you there! SOCIAL MISC. FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH LIGHT OF LIFE COLLECTION BLESSING OF EXPECTANT PARENTS BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING IN CONF. ROOM B EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS & ALTAR SERVERS New serving schedules will be prepared shortly. If you have any changes to your availability, please call the Parish Office at ext. 10 by Feb. 10. This schedule will run from March 1 through the end of June. NEXT HABITAT - MARCH 12 Call Frank Limbacher at 412-616-2507 for more info THANKS Thanks to all who braved the snow last Friday and made FN2 (Family Night-Friday Night) so much fun. Special thanks to Julie & Eddie Dubois and Abby King who made the night run smoothly. See you March 4 for our next Family Night. St. Alphonsus Open House Sunday, Jan. 31, 12:30-2:30 pm 724-935-1152 PLEASANT VALLEY MENS SHELTER The next Men s Shelter dinner is Friday, February 5th. If you would be willing to provide a side dish, casserole, dessert, salad, fruit or beverage, pleases contact Phyllis Huber (412-367-1437) or Cathy Gillis (412-548- 3646). If you would prefer to donate an item (coffee, tea, creamers, granola bars, breakfast items which are always welcomed), be sure to let us know so we do not miss picking up those items from the kitchen in Bovard Hall. Please continue to donate clean clothing in good condition in the donation center under the stairway at the rear entrance. The men need winter apparel and accessories at this time. All donations are greatly appreciated. FRESH CITRUS SALE - order thru 2/7 North Hills Community Outreach Fund-raiser Call the parish office for an order form