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. Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 26, 2017 Mass Schedule Saturday: 9:00 AM & 5:30 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 AM Weekdays: 9:00 AM 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 Nov. 26 1:30 PM Baptism Monday Nov. 27 10:00 AM St. Nick cookie making 6:30 PM RCIA Tuesday Nov. 28 6:30 PM Teen Man Prayer 7:00 PM Restore - Adoration Event 7:00 PM Centering Prayer 7:00 PM MOMS (Hogan) Wednesday Nov. 29 6:30 PM Ignite 7:00 PM MOMS (DiLeo) Thursday Nov. 30 9:30 AM Scripture Study 5:00 PM Encounter Music Ministry Practice Friday, Dec. 1 Sat. Dec. 2 9:30 AM Anointing of the Sick 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 of Rel. Ed., Family & Sac. Ministries Kelly Reed, Ext. 16 Dir. Of Rel. Ed., Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Julie Amatangelo, Ext. 15 Director of Youth Ministry Gary Fritsch, Ext. 24 Dir., Outreach & Evangelization Jessica Bucci, Ext. 10, Director of Music Ministry Randy Johnson, Ext. 11, IT Communications Director Sr. Caritas Marshall, ext. 18, Elderly Outreach Min. Larry Badaczewski, Ext. 56, Pastoral Counselor Sue Bodziach, Ext. 14, Protecting God s Children Child Abuse Hot Line 1-800-932-0313 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, Nov. 25 9:00AM Rick Hill (Betsy & John Semanchik) 5:30 PM Irmgard Schneider (George & Elisabeth Mandl) Sunday, Nov. 26, Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8:00 AM Deceased members of the Timcheck Family (Timcheck s) 9:30 AM Gretchen Bundick (Dolly Gaertner) 11:30 AM For the People of SJN Parish Monday, Nov. 27 9:00 AM Laverne Lovasic (Turo Family) Tuesday, Nov. 28 9:00 AM Joe Korkus (Cathy & Ed Gillis) Wednesday, Nov. 29 9:00 AM John LaBella (Wife) Thursday, Nov. 30, St. Andrew, Apostle 9:00 AM Jim & Alyssa Nabuda Wedding Anniv. (Jan & Bob Howard) Friday, Dec. 1 9:00 AM Gerry LaBella Saturday, Dec. 2 9:00AM John Verdi (Carole & Mark Shepard) 5:30 PM Albina Hart (Christine Battista) Sunday, Dec. 3, 1st Sunday in Advent 8:00 AM For the People of SJN Parish 9:30 AM Gaetano Amoscato (Amoscato Family) 11:30 AM Ruth Craig (SJN Women s Guild) WELCOME Whether you come from near or far, we are honored that you have chosen to join us. As your presence here is a blessing to us, may God s presence here be a blessing to you. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sat. Dec. 2 5:30 PM T. LaVoice, T. Hart, C. Battista, L. Emark, C. & D. Hagen, E. Marshall Sun. Dec. 3-8:00 AM N. Stephens, I. & J. McClenahan, D. & J. Anke, T. Kiliany, P. Anderson Sun. 9:30 AM E. Ungarean, S. Foody, M. Caputo, M. Cieszynski, S. Schneider, K. Magdic, D. Schwartz 11:30 AM D. & E. Brett, J. Goettler, C. Hogan, D. Down, P. Zmenkowski, H. Regal LECTORS Sat. Dec. 2, 5:30 PM V. Furst, J. Howard Sun Dec. 3, 8 AM H. Barcaskey, S. Dorn 9:30 AM S. & L. Stefanko 11:30 AM V. Sheridan, T. Davison ALTAR SERVERS Sat. Dec. 2, 5:30 PM Dosch Family Sun. Dec. 3, 8 AM K. & N. Kenna, D. Folan 9:30 AM L. Duchi, T. & R. Ungarean 11:30 AM T. Hogan, L. & S. Cwalina
PARISH NEWS St. John Neumann - Dec. 6 St. Alexis - Dec. 14 St. Alphonsus - Dec. 18 Sts. John & Paul - Dec. 19 ALL PENANCE SERVICES BEGIN AT 7 PM SJN PARISHIONERS are welcome to attend any of the above Penance Services. The parish priests of these parishes participate in all of the Services. ALMOST HERE - ADVENT Soon - Always sooner than you think! In just one busy week on Dec. 3 - Advent begins. Use it well in your family & in your heart to prepare for the Feast of Christmas. Take a look at ALL the resources in the lobby. Consider sending some reminder of this holy season to your kids, grandkids, college kids and special kids that are out of town. Surprise them with a God Message! Keep the season holy! HOUSE BLESSINGS AVAILABLE As we approach this season of Waiting in anticipation of the Christmas season, if you would like to have your home blessed by Deacon Rick, please send an email to him at deaconricksjn@gmail.com. You can also give him a call at (412) 366-2020 x23. He would be honored to come to your home to share scripture and prayers of blessing. Next week-end - Dec 2 & 3 Encounter Soup Sale Benefits our summer mission trip to Louisville, Kentucky. Cost is $5. THE CHURCH ALIVE An update on Bishop Zubik s On Mission for the Church Alive! initiative. The Bishop has announced to the priests that on Thursday, April 26, 2018 he will announce the new parish groupings as well as the timeline for each of the new parishes and the new clergy assignments for each of these groupings. On Sunday, October 14, 2018 the new parish groupings and the new priest assignments will become effective. The incoming and outgoing clergy for each of the parish groupings will meet with each other in the months between these dates to finalize a number of items, including a new Mass schedule for each of the new parishes. The new Mass schedule will be announced in July before they take effect in October. Cookie Bakers, Card Makers, Goody Bag Takers! The St. Nicholas Project is calling for bakers, makers and takers to help bring love and connection to SJN college students, elders, ill and grieving members and friends. Sign up to: -Bake at home or with your parish group (i.e. Renew) and bring cookies to SJN by 11/27 -Make cards and assemble packages on Mon., Nov. 27 from 10am-noon at SJN -Deliver goody bags to local folks (ring and run!) at your convenience on Dec. 6, the Feast of St. Nicholas. Contact Victoria for info and for link to Sign Up Genius: vsheridan68@gmail.com. Do you know someone who could use a token of love and cheer this Advent? Names and addresses may be submitted via http://bit.ly/sjnstnick2017 or the parish office (ext. 10). SHARING TREE PROJECT THE TREE IS UP! The Sharing Tree came into being in 1984, when the church s Community Life Committee launched a Christmas campaign to aid eight families with 27 children who perhaps needed to have the feelings of love and sharing from others made more real to them. The committee, identified these families and erected a tree with the families names on it, and which parishioners then took and responded to. The result: 330 gifts and $600 in cash. This year we have children s and adult s names from 13 different agencies who are requesting our help. Please select a tag(s) from the tree & purchase a gift for that individual size and wishes are listed. It will be noted on the tag if the agency wants the gifts wrapped. Please affix the tag or a facsimile SECURELY to each gift. The gifts must be brought to church NO LATER THAN 12:30 ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office (ext. 10) or Cathy Vollmer at cathy.vollmer@gmail.com.
Good Shepherd sessions resume on Monday, November 27 th. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the atria this week. ART & ENVIRONMENT Creating an environment that is pleasant, welcoming and reflective of our beautiful liturgical seasons is important. If you enjoy making things just right, have a flair for decorating, or even just have a hand to lend, consider becoming part of the environment team. If interested, call Barb Stokes and help us be prepared for change! JOIN THE SJN CONSOLATION MINISTRY! Blessed are they who mourn, and blessed are those who comfort them in their pain. The SJN Consolation Ministry attends viewings to meet families who have lost a loved one and lead a prayer service with them. We also provide Eucharistic ministers, servers and readers at funeral Masses. If you would like to join the list of folks who receive word when the need arises (members volunteer to help when they are available; no regular time commitment involved), contact Victoria at vsheridan68@gmail.com or 412-335-3349 (cell). ANOINTING OF THE SICK 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. Dec. 2. This sacrament offers strength to us in body, mind and spirit. If you are in need of this sacrament immediately, please call ext. 10. SUNDAY MISSALS The church year ends on Nov. 26, with the Feast of Christ the King. The new Sunday missal prayerbook for 2018 begins with the First Sunday of Advent on Dec. 3. We tell you this to let you know that the books are available on the lobby shelf for $4 each. They make great gifts for anyone homebound especially if they can only participate in Mass on TV. BAPTISM PREP One of the greatest gifts we share in the Catholic Church is the sacrament of Baptism. If you or someone you know anticipates the celebration of baptism soon, our next class is Jan. 21. We do not have Baptism prep in Dec. Call the Rel. Ed. Office (ext. 12) to register. YOUTH MINISTRY ENCOUNTER High School Youth Ministry Dec 3 Heart of the Family 12:30-2:30pm. Encounter session for teens and their parents. Come for pig roast and other stuff that won t be awkward promise. Teens are welcome to attend if their parents can t make it. Dec 16-17 Last Minute Bake Sale. Love to bake? Contact julie@sjnyouth.org to get info. Like to eat? Stop by Bovard Hall after any mass! Dec 17 - Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. Wear your ugly Christmas sweater and bring a $10 grab bag gift to share! TWO MORE IGNITE SESSIONS There are just two more Ignite session before Christmas. Wednesdays November 29 and December 13 6:30-8:30pm. Looking forward to seeing you! SACRAMENTAL RCIA- DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN On Monday, Nov 27 at 6:30pm, YOU are INVITED to join our journey of faith as we read and discuss the treasures of the Catholic Church. Come by yourself or come with a friend to meet the group who are traveling together toward the decision to join the church. Come especially if you have never been baptized or were baptized in another faith tradition and think the Lord is calling you to full communion here. There is no obligation- just a time of inquiry and discernment on the way to the Lord. Let's follow Him together - this might be the time and the place! For more info, feel free to call Fr Al or Barb Stokes. The door is open, please come. It s not too late.. SPIRITUAL CHRIST, KING OF ALL On this, the final Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. By concluding the year with this feast we are proclaiming our faith that Jesus Christ is the one and only king over all seasons, all peoples, and all of creation. At the end of time as we know it, Christ s work of restoring all things to unity and harmony with their Creator God will be completed. This Sunday, when we claim Christ as both our Shepherd and our King, we recognize our own calling to participate in Christ s saving work by caring for those whom Jesus calls the least ones (Matthew 25:45). Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
SCRIPTURE STUDY It is a busy, busy time of year especially when we turn the calendar to December. Giving becomes our focus and that s good. Giving to the Lord always gives us more, so consider giving some of your precious time to Scripture Study on Thursday mornings from 10 am to 11:15. We always are blessed abundantly. The adult group is informal, the coffee is hot and the Word is rich. We can t ask for more - except for you to come too! NEW ALTAR SERVER TRAINING If you are in 4th grade or older and interested in becoming an Altar Server, please come to church the evening of December 14th or December 21st. New Altar Servers will be trained on those evening. Please plan to attend either one of those evenings. Thank you in advance for being open to God calling you to this important ministry! LITURGICAL MINISTER TRAINING All Liturgical Minister are asked to come to training in Conference Room A between 9:30 and 11:30 am Mass on either December 10th or December 17th. Training will last about 40 minutes. Continental breakfast will be served. Thank you in advance for taking time to attend this training. NEEDED The thing that is most needed in homes today is a family. OUTREACH PLEASANT VALLEY MENS SHELTER The next Men s Shelter Dinner is Friday, December 1st. If you would be willing to provide a side dish, casserole, dessert, rolls, salad, fruit or beverage, please contact Cathy Gillis (412-548-3646) or Phyllis Huber (412-367-1437). If you would prefer to donate an item (coffee, tea, creamers, granola bars, breakfast items which are always welcomed), please mark Pleasant Valley Mens Shelter on any items left in Bovard Hall. We continue to collect good, clean clothes for the Men s Shelter. At this time of year, wool socks, gloves, scarves and knitted hats are extremely popular. Also, there is always a need for unopened toiletries (deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, tooth brushes, disposable razors and soap). Please leave your donations (clothes and toiletries) under the rear stairway in the Donation Center in the Pleasant Valley bin. MISC. GIFT CARDS Great for Thanksgiving, Great for Christmas, Great for Youth Ministry. Pick up a Giant Eagle or Kuhn s gift card to buy your Thanksgiving fixings, grab a Chipotle gift card as a gift for a friend, get a Target gift card for your Christmas shopping and a Sir Pizza card for an easy dinner and support SJN Youth Ministry. Each gift card you purchase earns a percentage profit for great opportunities for teens like: retreats, our summer mission trip, and the teen leadership conference. The parish office now sells cards Weds. thru Friday of each week. If you always forget your checkbook on Sunday, call or stop in the office. We can help you! FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH LIGHT OF LIFE COLLECTION BLESSING OF EXPECTANT PARENTS BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING WILL TAKE PLACE IN CONF. RM. B. APPALACHIA THANK YOU Thanks to all who supported our annual Wine Dinner. You helped make it a big success. We couldn t reach our financial goals and do what we do without you. COMMUNITY TIME TO STUFF THOSE STOCKINGS! Looking for some great Christmas gifts or maybe a little something to make YOU sparkle this season? Stop by the annual Sacred Heart Christmas Vendor Show on Wednesday, November 29th from 5-8pm! Enter our raffle, and gobble on some goodies, while vendors like LuLaRoe, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, and more help check off those Christmas lists! Assumption Parish, Bellevue - Christmas Celebration Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3 pm Adult & children s choir, Brass ensemble. No charge for admission - free will offering Call 412-766-6660, ext. 110 for more info CHRISTMAS CARDS The Little Sisters of the Poor are once again offering Christmas Cards sketched by Sister Martha. This year s card is cream with a green sketch of Mary holding baby Jesus. The previous year s cards are also available. The cards are: 7 for $10 (plus $2.00 shipping), 12 for $15 (plus $3.00 shipping) or 30 for $25 (plus $6.00 shipping). Cards can be viewed and ordered online at www.littlesistersofthepoorpittsburgh.org or by calling (412) 307-1100, or sending a check made payable to Little Sisters of the Poor at 1028 Benton Avenue, Pgh, PA 15212 All proceeds from the sale of the cards help to support the elderly poor Residents in the Little Sisters care.
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