Church of St. Anne A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust + A Parish in the Diocese of Greensburg 1870 Rostraver Road, Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania 15012 The Reverend Vincent J. Gigliotti, Pastor vgigliotti@dioceseofgreensburg.org EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES Weekends: Satur day........ 4:30PM Sunday............... 8AM & 11AM Weekdays & Holy Day Consult Mass schedule inside the bulletin. Sacrament of Reconciliation The Sacrament is celebrated on Saturdays at 12:00 Noon or by appointment. NEW PARISHIONERS: You ar e war mly welcomed to the Parish. You may register online by using the Parish Website, www.stannerostraver.org, or by calling the Parish Office. BULLETIN DEADLINE: Ar ticles must be printed, typed and submitted by Noon on Tuesday. Parish Telephone Numbers Parish Office...............724-872-3555 Fax...................... 724-872-3373 Office of Faith Formation....724-872-3486 Website: www.stannerostraver.org ** Parish Office Hours ** Sunday: 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon until 1:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (Out for Lunch: Noon until 1:00 p.m.) Thursday: 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 Noon Evenings by Appointment 19th Annual Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Social Buffet Dinner ~ Tuesday, March 5, at 6 p.m. in the Social Hall Dress: Casual or Mardi Gras Attire THE PARISH WILL PROVIDE ALL OF THE FOOD. THERE IS NO CHARGE. Chicken (drumsticks, thighs, strips), Meatballs in Sauce, Lasagna, Tossed Salad with Italian/Ranch Dressing, Rolls & Butter, Coffee, Tea, Lemon Blend, Dessert Reservations are necessary and can be made by signing the form in the entrances of the Church, mailing the reservation form to the Parish Office, sending an Email to mkoshar@dioceseofgreensburg.org or by calling the Parish Office, 724-872-3555, by Tuesday, February 26. Everyone is welcome. -------------------------------------------------- ** Mardi Gras Reservation ** Tuesday, March 5, at 6:00 p.m. Name: Phone: Adults: Children:
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 10, 2019 Page 2 FAITH FORMATION-ORGANIZATIONS MINISTRIES-PRAYER GROUPS Faith Formation ~ Grades 1, 2 & 3: Students attend class every Sunday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. according to a previously mailed schedule. Faith Formation ~ Grades 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8: Students attend class on biweekly Mondays from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. according to a previously mailed schedule. Please Note: Schedules are also available on the Website, www.stannerostraver.org. Baptism Preparation Class (Pre-Jordan): Parents and sponsors are required to participate before the day of Baptism. To register for an upcoming class, call the Office of Faith Formation, 724-872-3486. * * * * * * * * * * New Society: Members meet Tuesdays at 12:00 noon for afternoon fellowship, unless otherwise planned. Christian Mothers: Members gather trimonthly and attend the 8:00 a.m. Mass on the third Sunday of the month followed by a business meeting, unless otherwise planned. Holy Name Society: Members attend the 8:00 a.m. Mass on the second Sunday of the month followed by a business meeting, unless otherwise planned. * * * * * * * * * Sr. High Youth Ministry ~ Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12: Monthly meetings are held on the second Sunday of the month, unless otherwise planned. Respect Life Ministry: Mary Harris ~ 724-872-6777 Outreach Ministry: Are you a housebound parishioner needing company; a caregiver needing a break from an everyday routine? Please call the Parish Office, 724-872-3555. Prayer Shawl Ministry: Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., unless otherwise planned. * * * * * * * * * Disciples of Prayer: Do you need someone to pray for you or for your special intentions? Please call the Parish Office, 724-872-3555. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Gatherings are held every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. unless otherwise mentioned. Call the Parish Office, 724-872-3555, for more information. Service Men and Women Prayer Requests: As we would like to remember those parishioners or family members who are serving in an area of conflict, please notify the Parish Office so that we can keep them in prayer. FAITH FORMATION SCRIPTURE STUDY ON THE BOOK OF REVELATION CONTINUES FOR EIGHT MORE WEEKS Some participants need Session 4 and others will begin Session 5. Therefore, those in need of Session 4 will meet on Thursday, February 21; those ready to begin Session 5 will meet on Thursday, February 28. On either of these days, there are two times offered 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Email bzucconi@dioceseofgreensburg.org or call Barbara in the Office of Faith Formation, 724-872-3486, to attend either of these sessions. FAITH S SHOE DRIVE ENDS TODAY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10. Proceeds from the sales of the shoes are used to feed, clothe and house the families in the network of micro-enterprise (small business) partners. Thank you for your support. ATTENTION, Lectors, Greeters, Cantors, Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, and Ushers: Please advise of any time you will be away on weekends from Saturday/Sunday, March 9/10, through Saturday/Sunday, May 25/26, and do not want to be scheduled on a certain weekend. The upcoming schedule will also cover Ash Wednesday-March 6, Holy Thursday-April 18, and Good Friday-April 19. Ministers may either Email mkoshar@dioceseofgreensburg.org or call the Parish Office, 724-872-3555, with preferences. Cantors, please call Rosemary Hako, 724-379-6653, for scheduling. JOURNEY THROUGH LOSS AND LIFE CHANGES is a monthly gathering for adults working through life changes and/or loss. Sessions are offered on the second Wednesday of each month, the next one being this Wednesday, February 13, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in St Sebastian Parish Center, 801 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon, 15012. The group is facilitated by Amanda Minardi, VITAS Healthcare. To register or for more information, Email Amanda.minardi@vitas.com or call 724-831-3647. Walk-ins are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING will be held next Sunday, February 17, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. in The Epiphany of Our Lord Social Hall, 44 Pennsylvania Boulevard, Monessen, 15062. Mandated Reporter is a one-time only requirement and may be a needed clearance for someone wanting to volunteer in a certain ministry. Please call Tara, 724-684-7661, at The Epiphany of Our Lord Parish Office to register to attend. Prayer Requests: General requests will be mentioned at Mass during the General Intercessions and should focus on a) the needs of the Church, b) for public authorities and salvation of the whole world, c) for those burdened by any difficulty, d) for the local community. Please email your requests to Father Vince, vgigliotti@dioceseofgreensburg.org.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 10, 2019 Reflecting on God s Word We are all familiar with the story of The Wizard of Oz. There s Dorothy, who wants to get back to Kansas. There s the Cowardly Lion, who s looking for courage. There s the Scarecrow, who s looking for a brain because some crow told him he was stupid and he believed it. And there s the Tin Woodsman, who s trying to find a heart in order to demonstrate some sensitivity. They all go to see the Wizard, who proves to be a fraud. But as the story unfolds, you discover who s the most courageous one in the group. It s the Lion called cowardly. Who thinks up the best ideas? It s the Scarecrow who supposedly has no brain. Who is it that shows the most compassion? It s the heartless Tin Woodsman. And Dorothy? She s never left Kansas at all; it s only a dream. They come to realize that only after the Wizard of Oz calls it to their attention. Many people do not realize how gifted and talented they really are. Many ordinary individuals do not know that there s a giant hidden within them. What s needed are Wizards to call it to their attention. Rev. Richard Zajac Copyright 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved A VOCATION AWARENESS after noon, with a focus on Priesthood and Religious Life and open to youth in Grades 8 through 12 and their parents, will be held at St. Florian Faith Formation Center, 4263 Route 981, United, 15689, on Sunday, February 24, from Noon until 2:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. prior to this presentation. Pizza and refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this event, which is sponsored by the Vocation Office of the Diocese of Greensburg. Please call Barbara Zucconi in the Office of Faith Formation, 724-872-3486, by this Friday, February 15, for reservations to attend. Page 3 **CATHOLIC CHARITIES EVENT** 21st Annual Communities of Salt and Light Awards Dinner is set for Thur sday, Apr il 25, at 6:00 p.m. at Stratigos Banquet Centre, 131 Colonial Valley Road, North Huntingdon, 15642. Bishop Malesic will present the awards for humanitarianism, philanthropy and outstanding human services organization. All net proceeds benefit people in need in the four counties of the Diocese. Contact Director of Community Relations and Special Events, Heather Rady, 724-837-1840, for sponsorship information. **ST. SEBASTIAN REGIONAL SCHOOL NEWS** - Registration is now open at St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School. - Disney Trip Tickets are on sale now; 10.00 each. Stop at the School to pick one up. - Please send the names of anyone for whom you would like the children to pray to nzetty@sssbv.org. Their names will be added to the prayer list. HOMEBOUND COMMUNION CALLS! Fr om time to time a person may not be able to attend Mass because of an illness or advanced age. We have a ministry to visit and bring Holy Communion to these individuals each week or monthly, whichever best suits the person. If you or someone you know is in need of this ministry, please call the Parish Office, 724-872-3555, so we can make contact and plan on visiting. COLLECTING PALM: If you have palm fr om the past and would like to dispose of them properly, you can drop them off in the baskets at the entrances of the Church, and we will burn them at our Easter Vigil. A SCOUT MASS is planned on Sunday, February 24, at 11:00 a.m. All Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in all levels of Scouting are invited to attend dressed in uniform. Leaders, families and friends are welcome. Please call Mrs. Zucconi in the Office of Faith Formation, 724-872-3486, to let her know you are planning to come. TAKE TIME TO SMILE! Johnny had been misbehaving and was sent to his room. After a while, he emerged and informed his mother that he had thought it over and then said a prayer. Fine, said the pleased mother. If you ask God to help you not misbehave, He will help you. Oh, I didn t ask Him to help me not misbehave, said Johnny. I asked Him to help you put up with me. VITALANT (previously Central Blood Bank) will be present on Friday, March 1, from Noon until 6:00 p.m. here in our Social Hall. Come for homemade chicken noodle soup following your donation!! To make an appointment: visit vitalant.org, click on the purple Donate button and search with Group Code G0040250, or call 1-877-258-4825. PARISH STEWARDSHIP ~ Sunday, February 3, 2019 310 Regular Sunday Envelopes: 5 Young Adult Envelopes: Loose: 1 Catholic Accent Envelope: Votive: Poor Box: 74 Central and Eastern Europe Envelopes: Weekend Collection Total: Online Giving, 1/31/2019, through 2/6/2019, 1 Family, Catholic Accent: 19 families, Weekly Sunday Collection: Weekend Collection/Online Giving Total: 6,787.00 5.00 293.00 15.00 151.75 40.00 1,038.00 8,329.75 4.00 470.00 8,803.75
Masses for the Week FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saturday, February 9 4:30 p.m. Deceased Members of the Duda & Marconyak Families Children & Grandchildren Sunday, February 10 8:00 a.m. Parish Family 11:00 a.m. Arnold Rothans-Elizabeth Campbell THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ARE LOCKED FOR DAILY MASS & FOR PRIVATE PRAYER DURING USUAL CHURCH HOURS. PLEASE USE THE ELEVATOR LOBBY DOOR AT THE SIDE ENTRANCE TO ENTER THE CHURCH FOR DAILY MASS OR IF YOU WISH TO PRAY PRIVATELY. Monday, February 11 8:00 a.m. Novena-Our Lady of Perpetual Help Eileen Willey, Month s Mind-Fr. Vince Gigliotti Tuesday, February 12 8:00 a.m. Steve Saflin-Tillie Havadich Thursday, February 14 8:00 a.m. Novena-Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Frank Duda-Karen Heasley Friday, February 15 8:00 a.m. Chuck Menestrina-Frank & Sandy Lorenzo SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saturday, February 16 4:30 p.m. Parish Family Sunday, February 17 8:00 a.m. Cecil Koller-Wayne & Cindy Koller 11:00 a.m. Sophie Kowalski-Cy & Arlene Schmitt SUNDAY & DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sunday: 75: Is 6:1-2a,3-8; Ps 138:1-5,7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 or 1 Cor 15:3-8,11; Lk 5:1-11 Monday: 329: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a,5-6,10,12,24,35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 330: Gn 1:20 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 331: Gn 2:4b-9,15-17; Ps 104:1-2a,27-30, Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 332: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 See 532: Acts 13:46-49; Lk 10:1-9 Friday: 333: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2,5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 334: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6,12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: 78: Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-4,6; 1 Cor 15:12,16-20; Lk 6:17,20-26 SAVE THE DATE Theology on Tap Thursday, March 7, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Father Timothy Kruthaupt, pastor of St. Peter Church in Brownsville, will be the speaker for this evening. Altar Bread & Wine In Memory of Michael Sotak by Dan & Linda Sotak & Family BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING will not be held in February but will return in March.
Diocesan and Community Events ROAST BEEF DINNER will be held at St. John the Baptist Church, 3332 Pittsburgh Road, Perryopolis, 15479, this Saturday, February 16, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, salad and dessert. Adults: 12.00; Children (4-10 years of age): 6.00; Children 3 and under: No Charge. Dinners are available for eat-in or to take-out. WINTER RETREAT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! The annual winter retreat, I Am Called, for Diocesan high school students will be held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 1, 2 & 3, at Laurelville Retreat Center, 941 Laurelville Lane, Mt. Pleasant, 15666. The cost is 120.00. To register and for more information, contact Mrs. Zucconi, 724-872-3486. Further information may be obtained by visiting www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/winterretreat. TRANSFORMATION MEN S PRAYER GATHERING AT SAINT VINCENT BASILICA CRYPT on Monday, February 18, from 6:45 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Gather with men from the Diocese for an evening of fellowship, prayer and spiritual renewal. The evening includes leadership development, adoration, music, spiritual growth, reconciliation, small group discussions and prayer. For more information, call St Vincent Basilica, 724-539-8629. THE WELL MEN S CONFERENCE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Sponsored by the Men s Ministry Team of the Diocese of Greensburg, this event will be held at Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-High School, 911 Armory Drive, Greensburg, 15601. Included in the day will be workshops, open discussions, the sacrament of reconciliation and adoration, concluding with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Malesic. The keynote speaker will be Mike McCoy, an Erie native who is a former Notre Dame and NFL star. Registration, including arrival/ending times, is open by visiting www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/the WELL. A SPRING VENDOR SHOW will be held at St. Sebastian Parish, 801 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon, 15012, on Saturday, April 6. Please call Kathy Rygiel, 724-326-0129, for further information or for vendor participation. ST. SEBASTIAN, BELLE VERNON, TRAVEL GROUP is sponsoring several trips. Call Sandy, 724-938-0865, for additional information: - From Sea to Shining Stars Baltimore, May 21 & 22; - Mid-Life 2 Jennerstown, August 8; - Million Dollar Quartet Jennerstown, October 10; - Sweet Treats & Fancy Eats York, July 31 & August 1; - Ark Adventure Kentucky, October 16 & 17. ANGELA S ANGELS is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide FREE PROM WEAR to local economically disadvantaged high school young ladies. Visit www.angelasangels.org or call 724-244-9911. Appointments are necessary. ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK James C. Stump Funeral Home, Inc. Support our advertisers who make our bulletin possible.