The Catholic Community of Rankin and Swissvale MADONNA DEL CASTELLO PARISH 2021 S. Braddock Avenue Swissvale, PA 15218 Fr. John Lynam... Pastor Keith Kondrich... Deacon Ron Demblowski... Deacon/Pastoral Associate Edward Kapsha...Madonna Music Director Michael Burke...Word of God Music Director Kelly James... Madonna Parish Secretary Karen Flynn... Word of God Parish Secretary Marcia Murello... Coordinator of Religious Ed. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY March 4, 2018 Word of God Catholic Parish 7446 McClure Avenue Swissvale, PA 15218 Administrative Office: 2021 S. Braddock Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15218 MASS SCHEDULE Daily: Monday (Madonna)... 7:00 P.M. Tuesday (Word of God)... 9:30 A.M. Wednesday (Madonna)... 8:00 A.M. Thursday (Word of God)... 9:30 A.M. Friday (Madonna)... 8:00 A.M. Saturday (Word of God)... 9:30 A.M. Saturday Vigil (Madonna)... 4:00 P.M. Saturday Vigil (Word of God)... 6:00 P.M. Sunday (Word of God)... 9:00 A.M. Sunday (Madonna)... 11:00 A.M. PARISH STAFF Consult the bulletin for Holy Day and Holiday Mass schedule SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM SACRAMENT OF THE SICK CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Office (Madonna)... 412-271-5666 Parish Office (Word of God)... 412-241-1372 Parish Office Fax... 412-271-2335 Religious Education Office... 412-271-5666 Music Ministry (Madonna)... EKAPD5965@gmail.com Bp. Dattilo Social Hall... 412-271-3959 Madonna Website... www.madonnadelcastello.org Madonna Email....madonnadelcastello1920@gmail.com Word of God Email... wordofgod1994@gmail.com Church Street Convent... 412-271-3346 Parish Prayer Line... 412-804-8858 Saturday, 12:00 Noon Contact the Parish Office (Word of God church) for an appointment East Catholic School... 412-351-5403 2001 Ardmore B1vd., Pgh., PA 15221 Sr. Judith Stojhovic, RSM... Principal School Website... www.eastcatholicschool.org Contact the Parish Office for an appointment at least 6 months before the wedding Available after Mass and upon request A member of the East Catholic School Consortium Bulletin Deadline Monday at Noon.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 4, 2018 WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday Vigil - March 3 4:00 PM Thomas & Tommy Bucciarelli (Colleen Humberson & Magdalen Bucciarelli) 6:00 PM For the People Third Sunday of Lent - March 4 9:00 AM Kenneth Snyder (Norman & Virginia Snyder) 11:00 AM Bob Bonacci (Diane & Family) Monday - March 5 7:00 PM Dr. John Scaramuci (Gene, Michele & Girls) Tuesday - March 6 9:30 AM Rosella & Isabelle Bianco (Family) Wednesday - March 7 - St. Perpetua & St. Felicity 8:00 AM Milan Beketic, Jr. (Ann Beketic) Thursday - March 8 - St. John of God 9:30 AM M/M Joseph Horkulich & Dtr. Nada (Barbish Family) Friday - March 9 - St. Frances of Rome 8:00 AM John Zak (David & Debbie Fiumara) Saturday - March 10 9:30 AM Lydia Lee Voelker (Dolly Fusca) Saturday Vigil - March 10 4:00 PM Albert Vasquez (Gloria Vasquez) 6:00 PM Terry McNulty (Connie, Tara & Amy) Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 11 9:00 AM Patricia Cummings [Mother of Mary Beth Werner] (Tim/Terry Ward, Colleen Seigfried, Paula/Jack Boyle & Lauri/Alan Dietzen) 11:00 AM For the People Lenten Renewal Light-Life-Love: The Johannine Trilogy, with Fr. John Marcucci. St. Therese Parish 1 St. Therese Ct., Munhall March 4, 6:00p.m.-Overview March 5, 7:00p.m.- The Light of Christ Abolishes the Darkness of Sin March 6-7:00p.m.- The Life of Christ Conquers Death Itself, Reconciliation following March 7, 1:00p.m. (for senior citizens) Growing into an Ageless Spirituality March 7, 7:00p.m.- The Love of Christ Reveals the Divine Mystery Meager Meal served Mon.-Wed., 6:00p.m. in the Club Room, below the church. For more info. Email sttherese@st-therese.net or call 412-462-8161. We hope you can join us! College Discernment Night:-Mon., March 19, 5:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m., St. Paul Seminary. Are you wondering what to do with your life? Do you think that God might be calling you in a unique way? Come learn how to better hear His voice at the College Discernment Night. Father Mike Ackerman will speak on discernment. The night will include prayer, dinner with the seminarians, and fellowship. All college and post-college men welcome. To register email tsullivan@dioipitt.org by March 12. THIS WEEK Saturday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM - Gift Shop open-parish Center Sunday - Parish Family Socials 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Gift Shop open Monday 6:30 PM Word of God Choir Rehearsal - Word of God Tuesday 7:00 PM Holy Hour - Madonna Eucharistic Adoration, Lenten Reflection, Rosary & Benediction Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Study The Early Church Dattilo Hall Thursday 4:00 PM Legion of Mary - Swissvale Towers Friday 12:00 PM Stations with Exposition & Benediction Word of God 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM Fish Fry Madonna 7:00 PM Holy Hour Madonna Eucharistic Adoration, Stations, Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction Saturday 12:00 PM Reconciliation - Word of God Parish Next Sunday - Collection for Home Missions & Campaign for Human Development; 2nd Collection-Utilities 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Gift Shop open-parish Center
MADONNA DEL CASTELLO & WORD OF GOD PARISHES SWISSVALE, PA LOOK FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA Don t remain indifferent Indifference to our neighbor and to God also represents a real temptation for us Christians. Each year during Lent we need to hear once more the voice of the prophets who cry out and trouble our conscience. God is not indifferent to our world; he so loves it that he gave his Son for our salvation. Lenten Message, 2015 Pray: Make our hearts like yours! During this Lent, then, brothers and sisters, let us all ask the Lord: Fac cor nostrum secundum cor tuum : Make our hearts like yours (Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus). In this way we will receive a heart which is firm and merciful, attentive and generous, a heart which is not closed, indifferent or prey to the globalization of indifference. Lenten Message, 2015 Take part in the sacraments Lent is a favorable time for letting Christ serve us so that we in turn may become more like him. This happens whenever we hear the word of God and receive the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. There we become what we receive: the Body of Christ. Lenten Message, 2015 Prayer In the face of so many wounds that hurt us and could harden our hearts, we are called to dive into the sea of prayer, which is the sea of God s boundless love, to taste his tenderness. Lent is a time of prayer, of more intense prayer, more prolonged, more assiduous, more able to take on the needs of the brethren; intercessory prayer, to intercede before God for the many situations of poverty and suffering. Homily, March 5, 2014 Please be sure to place your suggested donation in the money slot on the display so the ministry can be self-supporting. Collection for Catholic Home, Black and Indian Missions and the Campaign for Human Development is the weekend of March 10 & 11. Please use the envelope provided in your weekly set. The Home Missions Appeal supports the Church in Appalachia, the Deep South, the Southwest and the Rocky Mountains. The Black and Indian Missions assists the evangelization of Black, American Indian, Eskimo and Aleute communities. The Campaign for Human Development supports low-income people as they work together to advance education opportunities, create jobs and improve access to services for the disabled. MARY S CORNER: As a parish let us observe the First Saturdays. Mary promised us peace if we say the Rosary each day and observe the 5 First Saturdays by going to Confession, receiving Holy Communion, reciting the Rosary and meditating on the mysteries for 15 minutes apart from the Rosary. What a small thing she askes to live in PEACE. The Legion of Mary will now meet at 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays at the Swissvale Towers in the Community Room. Please use the back entrance. Join us for the Lenten season. Men are welcome also. PRAYER AND PRAISE GROUP meets at 7:00p.m. the 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month at Madonna. For info. call Mike, 412-241-1254. Lenten Tuesday Holy Hours-7:00 p.m., Madonna: Adoration, Reflection, Rosary & Benediction. The March 6th topic is Fasting. Scrutinies: Short ceremonies for spiritual strengthening and freedom from sin for the RCIA participants are scheduled at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays, March 4, 11 and 18th. Your Parish Share Letter is available in the vestibule. Please pick up the letter of friends and family who can t attend Mass. OUR PARISH FAMILY WEEKEND SOCIALS After Masses on Sat. March 3rd & Sun., March 4th. Hosted at Madonna by the Madonna Pastoral Council, and at Word of God by the Respect Life Committee. Hand Made Religious Articles by the Sisters of St. Elisabeth Convent in Belarus, Russia will be displayed at St. Therese in Munhall on Sat., March 10 & Sun., March 11. For more info. call 412-462-8161. Ecumenical Lenten Pilgrimage-March 7, 7:00 p.m. Pastor Eric Baldwin will preach on Shall I Crucify Your King at the Swissvale Presbyterian Church, 1825 Monongahela Ave., Swissvale, PA 15218. The series will continue every Wednesday in Lent in a different church. A free will offering will be taken up for the Swissvale Community Emergency Fund. Healing Masses-March 8, 7:00p.m., St. Ferdinand Church, 2535 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066, phone: 724-776-2888; March 11, 2:00p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, 101 W. Church Ave., Masontown, PA 15461, phone: 724-583-7866; Fr. Kiel, celebrant. SEVEN CHURCH WALK: Holy Thursday, March 29th, approximately 8:15 p.m., bus leaves from Madonna Locust Street exit. We plan to visit the East Catholic Consortium parishes. Church tours planned. Bus space is limited and reservations required. Contact the Word of God Parish Office at 412-241-1372. Free will offering for the bus driver accepted. PALM CROSSES: The Youth Group of Madonna will be selling palm crosses at each Mass the weekend of Palm Sunday. Order forms are in the back of the church for pre-orders. The cost is $15 each. Call Deneen at 412-758-3216 with any questions.
Madonna del Castello PSP Donations In Memory of: DOMENIC PETRARCA from John & Olive Magnotta, Chris & Peggy Gibson Family, Kelly James and Thomas & Brandon Klimko, Gilda Orfitelli, Sam & Shirley Rocco. SAMUEL MAZZELLA from John & Olive Magnotta. EMILY TESSITORE from Gilda Orfiteli. DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE ROCCO & PLUTTO FAMILIES from John & Olive Magnotta. Rest in Peace: DOMENIC PETRARCA, husband of Lois. MADONNA COLLECTION February 25...$2,927.00 Madonna del Castello Annual Fish Fry: Fridays during Lent (excluding Good Friday), Dattilo Hall, 12:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Menu: Baked or fried cod dinners or sandwiches, eggplant parmesan, shrimp baskets, haluski, macaroni and cheese, pasta e fagiole, applesauce, cole slaw. Beverages and children s menu available. Delivery available until 2:00 p.m. within a limited area. HELP WANTED NO EXPERIENCE NECES- SARY. We need YOUR help to make this critical parish fundraiser a success. We are very short-staffed and need YOUR help. Everything from slicing sandwich rolls and making cole slaw, to serving food and packing to-go orders, set up to clean up, and dishwashing to delivery. Stay all day or just a few hours, whatever time you can give is urgently needed and will be greatly appreciated. Call Lois Petrarca at 412-646-2344 for details. Signup sheet in Dattilo Hall. Donate baked goods and desserts to sell during the dinners. Contact Mary Iannucci at 412-371-4912, or drop off during the day on any Friday. Donate butter, noodles, sugar, flour, coffee, cabbage, onions, or cash donations. Drop off in Dattilo Hall after any Mass. Support your fish fry. Come out and enjoy our delicious dinners and support your parish. Child Protective Services Law: Report any acts of child abuse to Commonwealth of PA Hotline 1-800-932-0313. Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235. Diocesan website, www.diopitt.org, under Protecting God s Children. Sessions available on-line. Diocesan Safe Environment Certification: Contact Kelly James at the parish office. PRO LIFE CORNER Regarding abortion: When God says Let there be life, dare we say It shall not be?. WORD OF GOD Throughout This Week in Word of God Parish Masses, we will use the Altar Bread, Wine, Candles and Sanctuary Lamp in memory of KYLEE DeSTEFANO from Grandma & Pap Pap. WORD OF GOD COLLECTION February 25...$6,290.00 WORD OF GOD CHOIR NEWS The Lenten Season has arrived and the Word of God Choir is now energetically rehearsing for Easter. New members are ALWAYS welcome and it is not too late! Why not join this dedicated group? Please consider getting involved in the Choir to participate in the most sacred of liturgies in this season, especially if a weekly Sunday commitment may not be possible right now. Choir rehearsals are held on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the choir gallery at Word of God Church. Gi Shop and Parish Library News Canterbury Corner has the new He is Risen car magnets from the Knights of Columbus. Cost is $5.00 each. Take a look at something NEW the Comfort Cross a hand-held Cross crafted from olive wood that is useful for prayer and devotional quiet times. The Cross can be held comfortably in the palm of the hand and helps to bring focus on prayer. St. Patrick and St. Joseph: greeting cards and gifts are featured now in the Gift Shop to celebrate the feast days of these great saints. Parish Library Book Sale to be held on the weekend of April 7-8. Donations of books (especially children s), DVDs, etc. are being accepted now. A Woman Called by God to Save a Nation: Joan of Arc Thursday March 15 7:00p.m. at the Word of God Parish Library. Paul Osterman will present a program on this saint s life and spirituality. Experience an intriguing and in-depth look into the character and faith of St. Joan of Arc through her childhood, call at age 17, year of triumph, year of suffering, her sainthood, and so much more. Light refreshments will be served. Lenten Resources at the Parish Library: Visit now and make this season of Lent more meaningful. Two outstanding DVD series presented by Bishop Robert Barron are available for borrowing Catholicism, a 10-part series on the goodness and truth of the Catholic faith, and Catholicism: the Pivotal Players, a 6-part presentation on the Catholic Church s most influential religious and historical people. In all of Bishop Barron s programs, he uses beautiful music, art, architecture, and venues from around the world to take everyone on a spiritual journey to a deeper understanding of our faith.
EAST CATHOLIC SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR: Prospective new families who are interested in learning about our programs from 3-year-old preschool through the 8th grade are welcome to join us and be a part of East Catholic School at 2001 Ardmore Blvd. in Forest Hills. Please call the office at 412-351-5403, 8:30a.m.-2:00p.m. to schedule a tour of the school, request information, or meet parents, students, teachers and administration and see firsthand how East Catholic School offers a rich curriculum that fosters a faith-filled, value-centered, quality education for your child. Students must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2018 to be eligible for kindergarten. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><> St. Joseph H.S., Natrona Heights is accepting applications for incoming freshmen for the 2018-19 school year. Shadow days are available Tuesdays, and private tours can be scheduled. Contact Admissions Director, Mrs. Shane Palumbo at admissions@saintjosephhs.com, or call 724-226-4932. Serra Catholic: Meet Our Students Evening-Thurs., March 8th, 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Incoming Freshmen can spend time with current students and learn about clubs, activities, and sports. Parents can attend workshops to learn about our Serra Catholic community. Contact Mrs. Lyons for more information at 412-751-2020. Bishop Canevin High School Financial Aid: Applications are now being accepted for the 2018-19 FACTS financial aid application, for students entering BCHS in the fall. The application can be found on the school website: www.bishopcanevin.org. Applications are due March 15. High School Youth: Come learn about Mission Week 2018! Mission Week is a weeklong overnight experience in Lawrence and Beaver counties for youth currently in grades 9-12. The week is June 17-22, 2018. This is a unique and fun opportunity for youth to live out their faith in a transformational way. There will be an informational meeting on Sunday, March 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Maurice Parish Center for youth, parents, and adult volunteers to learn more about Mission Week. Please join us by signing up at www.stmauriceparish.org/youth/sign-up, and feel free to contact Jo Ann McLaughlin-Klemencic with any questions at jklemencic@saintmauriceparish.org. Camp Erin-June 8-10, is a free weekend-long, overnight camp for children and teens (6-17 years old) that have experienced the death of a significant person in their life. It is located at the YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer, 30 miles north of Pittsburgh. Grief activities may include: art therapy, journaling, remembrance activities and a luminary ceremony. Other activities include crafts, swimming, zip line, ropes courses, sports, archery, music, pet therapy, and camp fires. Catholic School Families applying for Bishop s Education Fund, please submit your Student Aid Form to the parish office as soon as possible so Father can verify that you are eligible for the Fund. Career Networking Ministry: St. Maurice Parish has begun a Career Networking Ministry for those who are seeking employment or entering a new career. The mission of the ministry is to provide career transition information, resources, mentoring, and networking. On Tuesday, March 20 th at 7:00 p.m. in the Davin Room in the church building, the Career Networking Ministry will be offering a general information session on community resources for individuals who are displaced workers seeking support during a career transition. Please register at our parish website, www.stmauriceparish.org, and use the link under the News and Announcements section where it says Career Networking Meeting. You can also contact Diana Hardy, dianahardy@stmauriceparish.org. Egg Decorating Festival-Sun., March 4, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Pitt Alumni Hall, 4227-5th Ave. Oakland (across from Cathedral of Learning). Come to the spring, family oriented event and enjoy making your own designed Easter eggs (Pisanki), palm weaving, Origami, & flower making. Special children s activities, Ethnic Bake Sale & decorated eggs display. FREE ADMISSION. Sponsored by the Nationality rooms at University of Pittsburgh. Infant Caregiver Needed at the Franciscan Child Day Care Center in their second baby room. This person will be responsible for the care of infants age 6 weeks to 12 months. The position requires good leadership skills, patience and a nurturing disposition. Experience in childcare required with infant care experience preferred. Associate or bachelor s degree in Early Childhood Education or related area preferred. Position is full-time and includes healthcare benefits and paid time off. Email resume to smerlo@osfprov.org. Tour Ireland Sept. 6-16 with Father Stan Gregorek. Cost $3,450/person from Pittsburgh; info./resv. call Donna Belfiore or Carrie Good, 412-221-6772. Readings for March 11, Fourth Sunday of Lent 1st Reading: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23... The causes for the Israelites captivity in Babylon are described After seventy years of captivity, God inspired Cyrus, the king of Persia, to let the Israelites return to their land and Jerusalem. 2nd Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10...In Jesus we have been saved so that we may do the works of the Lord. Gospel Reading: John 3:14-21... Jesus tells Nicodemus that the Son of Man will be raised up so that those who believe in him will have eternal life. Question for reflection: Jesus is the light that drives out the shadows in our hearts. What shadowy areas of your life has Christ s light been shining into this Lent?
Adoration, Praise and Retreat Day-Sat., March 10, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse in Baden, PA. Janet Mock will offer reflections on The Human Journey. Eucharistic Adoration and Praise 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. followed by an optional retreat 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Retreat includes opportunities to meet with a spiritual director, participate in a prayerful guide of our outdoor sacred spaces, share faith and prayer with the sisters and others, or spend additional time in quiet prayer. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be offered. This day of prayer is being offered as part of National Catholic Sisters Week (March 8-14). All are welcome to this FREE event. Register online www.bit.ly/marchadoration or call 412-926-2059. MEAGER MEAL-Good Friday, March 30, Word of God Parish Center, following the Celebration of the Passion of the Lord and Divine Mercy Novena. Join us for a Meager Meal to help us make the Lenten Pilgrimage together. Meager Meal is a light supper of homemade soup and bread. A simple inspiration to help us understand how the poor live. The good will offering benefits the Ladies of Charity work for the poor. Women of the Parishes: Clear your calendars! Retreat on April 27-29! Topic: Christ s Beatitudes - led by JoAnn Paradise. Location: Martina Spiritual Renewal Center, 5244 Clarwin Ave, West View, PA 15229, phone: 412-931 -9766. Send $35 deposit soon towards the total of $140. It fills up quickly! Send in your deposit to the Martina Center. Call Peggy Keene, 412-271-3862, to let her know that you registered. Hurry! Registration is closing on March 15 for this very popular retreat! Called by Name-Sun., April 15, 4:00p.m.- 8:00p.m., St. Paul Seminary. We re all called to holiness, but what does that mean? How does God invite us to holiness through His perfect plan for our lives? High school men & women come to explore our universal call to holiness and the vocations to priesthood and religious life. This event features Fr. Rick Martignetti, OFM, and Katrina Buchko as speakers. Fr. Levi Hartle will lead praise and Fr. Mike Ackerman, Vocations Director, will emcee. Included: Mass, dinner, dynamic talks, and adoration. There is no cost. To register, visit PGHPriest.com by April 6. OPTION ONE The 12th Annual Gathering of Catholic Men Saturday, April 21 Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School Doors open 8:00 a.m. Program starts 9:00 a.m. FREE Parking * Food included with purchase of ticket Register online at http://www.cmfpitt.org/register Questions: call Regis Rhodes, 412-351-3298 1st come 1st serve open seating Disability seating available Adult tickets (ordered online) - $40, at door - $50 Youth/student tickets (ages 13-22) -$10 3 adult tickets - $99 No man will be turned away Priests, deacons & religious free (please register as space is limited). ATTENTION MEN! Two events coming after Lent OPTION TWO Men s Annual Retreat Weekend St. Paul Retreat Center April 20, 21, 22 Doors open at 4:00 P.M. Friday Free Parking Register online http://stpaulretreatcenter-pittsburgh.org or call the retreat center at 412-381-7676
Holy Week Triduum: (No Eucharistic Adoration before Triduum Masses & Services) Holy Thursday (March 24th) 7 pm, Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper (M) Seven Church Walk after Mass (Note: Word of God Church will be open from 8:30 pm to 10 pm for prayer) Good Friday (March 30th): 11:30 noon, Ecumenical Via Dolorosa (Begins at Word of God) 12 Noon-Stations (WG) 12:30 pm, Celebration of the Passion of the Lord (WG) Divine Mercy Novena following the Passion of the Lord (WG) Holy Saturday (March 31st) 11:30 am, Blessing of Baskets (WG) Divine Mercy Novena: (WG) (following Blessing of Baskets) Noon, Confessions (WG) 7 pm, Easter Vigil in the Holy Night (M) Easter Sunday (April 1st) 9 am Mass (WG) 11 am Mass (M) Divine Mercy Novena: (M) Learn about Marriage Annulments: Divorced Catholics and people interested in learning about the annulment process can attend a free workshop with Jay Conzemius, JCL, judge and moderator of the Diocesan Tribunal. Topics will include: theology of marriage, ministry of the tribunal; marriage annulment types; why, when and how to start the petition for annulment process; and a process overview. Afterward participants can ask questions and/or start the process. If you do plan to attend email AnnulmentsIntake@diopitt.org or call 412-456-3033 so that seating arrangements can be made. All are welcome. Presentations are scheduled in the following locations: Tues., March 6, 7:00p.m. at St. Bede in Point Breeze Wed., March 7, 7:00p.m. at St. Peter in Slippery Rock Tues., March 13, 7:00p.m. at St. Ann in Waynesburg The Light is Still on For you! Wed., March 21, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at Madonna and Word of God. Now is the time. God is waiting to offer you forgiveness, healing and peace. The light is on and the confessional door will be open. Please share this news with others, and invite those who may not have gone to confession in awhile to come back to the Sacrament. Mark your calendars!