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 Aug. 31, 2014 22nd Sunday in Ord. Time Danny s Retrospective Concert August 7, 2014
CALENDAR Sunday, Aug. 31 Mission Collection 1:00 PM Baptisms 6:30 PM Adult Volleyball Monday, Sept. 1 Tues. Sept. 2 12:00 PM Over 50 s Card Club Weds. Sept. 3 1:00 PM Good Shepherd Parent Mt. 7:00 PM Good Shepherd Parent Mt. 7:00 PM Youth Ministry Parent Mt. Thurs, Sept. 4 9:45 AM Scripture Study Friday, Sept. 5 Sat. Sept. 6 Parish Office 412-366-2020, ext. 10 Religious Education Office 412-366-5885 Reverend Albin C. McGinnis, Ext. 20 Pastor and Trust Administrator Pastor2@stjohnneumannpgh.org Richard Caruso, Ext. 16, Permanent Deacon Barbara Stokes, Ext.13 Director for Rel. Education, Family & Sac. Ministries Barbara Matera, Ext. 18 Dir. for Rel. Ed, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Julie Amatangelo, Ext. 14 Director of Youth Ministry Jessica Baier, Ext. 10, Director of Music Ministry Andrew James, Ext. 11, Facilities Manager Larry Badaczewski, Ext. 56, Pastoral Counselor Jeanette Pappert, Ext. 15, Protecting God s Child. THE WEEK AHEAD MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, August 30 9:00 AM Charles Loch (Family) 5:30 PM Olivia Patchen (DJ & Sandy Jagus) Sunday, Aug. 31, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM For the People of SJN Parish 9:30 AM Dave Nabuda (Mike Conroy) 11:30 AM Frank Furiga (DJ & Sandy Jagus) Monday, Sept. 1 9:00 AM Vilma Pupo (Lisa Lenahan) Tuesday, Sept. 2 9:00 AM Jim Heiles (Anna Mae) Wednesday, Sept. 3 6:30 PM Flo & Gene Miles 60th Wedding Anniv. (Turo Family) Thursday, Sept. 4 9:00 AM Roberta M. Mockenhaupt (Christine Balsley) Friday, Sept. 5 9:00 AM Ann & John O Malley (Family) Saturday, Sept. 6 9:00 AM Pat Caruso (Rick & Carol Caruso) 5:30 PM John Dougherty (Jim & Diane Dougherty) Sunday, Sept. 7, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Elise Eger (George & Elis. Mandl) 9:30 AM Mary Catherine Gerleman (Ricchuito Family) 11:30 AM For the People of SJN Parish EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sat. Sept. 6-5:30 PM A. McCafferty, C. Hatcher, D. & M. Dewey, B. Schuler, P. Thompson, P. Scheller Sun. Sept. 7-8:00 AM I. & J. McClenahan, E. Deutsch, C. & E. Gillis, C. & R. Madia 9:30 AM - D. Schwartz, S. Schneider, L. Emark, M. Cieszynski, R. & F. Negle, C. Antonelli 11:30 AM - H. Regal, R. Full, E. & D. Brett, F. & C. Mazur, D. Down LECTORS Sat. Sept. 6-5:30 PM M. Decker, J. Schuler Sun. Sept. 7-8:00 AM J. Kohler, D. Chappel 9:30 AM V. Sheridan, E. Cavanaugh 11:30 AM C. Perego, J. Full READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30, Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20 ALTAR SERVERS Sat. Sept. 6-5:30 PM A. Johnson, J. Dougherty Sun. Sept. 7-8:00 AM D. Devine, H. & M. Mannion 9:30 AM T. Davison, I. Cavanaugh, L. Evankovich 11:30 AM Cottone Family Aug. 24 Operating $6,888.00 Camp. Alive 4,426.00 Parish Share 4,200.00 Renew 1,500.00 Catholic Comm. 391.00 Misc. 705.00 $18,110.00 Thank you for your generous support of our parish.
PARISH NEWS EMAIL CORRECTION NEEDED During the past few months, the staff has been frequently sending out email blasts with information that we feel you need to know before you come to Mass on the week-end. We have had recent problems with parishioners NOT receiving e-mails sent from our parish database. To correct this problem, please add notifications@ondemandmail.com to your address book so that future SJN e-mails will not go to your Spam Folder. THANK YOU FROM CENTRAL BLOOD BANK Even though it was the last vacation week -end of summer, our parish donated 21 units of blood. Thank you to all the donors for making this drive successful! SHARE THE TREASURE If you treasure the gift of your Catholic faith please extend an invitation to anyone you know who might be interested in the church. Anyone not baptized or baptized in another faith tradition is invited to explore what the church offers. We would love to walk this faith journey with you. Please come and see! Any questions, call Barb Stokes at ext. 13. Our next informal session will be Sunday, September 28 at 10 am in Conf. Room A. EL CAMINO PILGRIMAGE This Tuesday, Sept. 2, Iris and John Parks, their sister-in-law Joyce and myself will begin a pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St James the Apostle in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. This is one of the oldest recorded pilgrimage routes for Christians all over Europe, going back at least 1200 years. We will be gone for 6 weeks and hope to accomplish the 500 mile trek from the French border. There are many reasons to go on pilgrimage. The community of walkers, the prayer and reflection along the way are all part of what we hope to experience. This trip will include the parishioners here at St John Neumann in that we will be taking you in prayer with us, and asking you to pray for us along the way. Andy has agreed to put up a map tracking our journey and we will post a blog at http:// fralirisjohnjoyce.blogspot.com. We hope you follow along. At the 11:30 Mass this Sunday, August 31, we will have a small prayer of blessing to send us out on this pilgrimage. Keep us in your prayers - we will need it. Fr. Al TECH, TECH & MORE TECH It s everywhere! Even wonder how much the technology that surrounds us impacts relationships? We know how it can help us learn, keep in touch, meet people, etc. Larry Badaczewski has researched and experienced the many aspects of technology and us. He s willing to share this wealth of info with us - teens, parents and interested adults on Monday, Sept. 22 at 7 pm. Tell your friends and come! SAVE YOUR SEAT! Plan now and invite a friend to get on the Lenzner motor coach to Lancaster on Oct 17 & 18. Trip includes transportation, tickets to a spectacular production of Moses, overnight accommodations, 1 dinner & 1 breakfast and a few side trips. Total cost depends on your room choice: single - $321, Double - $258, triple - $237 or quad - $226. A $50 deposit holds your seat. Trip is open to ALL - in parish or not. Registration forms are on the website. Don t miss this chance to see a great show at the theater and God s show of beautiful fall colors as we travel. Could also be an excused absence from school since it is a religious program. Call Barb Stokes for details. Children must come with parent or guardian. APPALACHIA Thinking about it? Dates are June 28 through noon July 4. You must be a current sophomore or older. Teens and adults are all welcome. All skill levels welcome. A parent does not need to accompany a teen but parents are welcome. This trip requires something of you in the preparation all rookies must do a Habitat Day and complete Protecting God s Children requirements if you will be 18 before July 4. Come to the Kick-off on Sunday, Sept. 14th at 10:30. Parents should accompany teens at the kickoff. Contact Laura Juran for more info at 412-367-4264 or lejuran@verizon.net. Space is limited. SMALL FAITH SHARING GROUPS FOR FALL Say yes, you ll be glad you did! Ever since she appeared to three little shepherds at Fatima, Mary has been known as the Lady of the rosary, that unique prayer in which our devotion to her helps us to reflect on the life, death, and resurrection of her son, Jesus Christ. This fall, the Beyond Renew program will be using At Prayer with Mary to guide the journey. It s a wonderful opportunity to join a small group of your fellow parishioners for seven weekly sessions that can bring you closer to Mary and, through her, to Jesus. Sign Up Sunday will be the weekend of September 13-14. We understand how many commitments everyone has and would like to invite you to let us know what day/time works for you. All ages are invited to join, the diversity within the groups enhances the small faith sharing experience If you have questions about the program, groups, etc., you may contact Linda Young (412) 367-9052.
YOUTH MINISTRY PARENT MEETING All parents of high school teens are invited to a brief introductory meeting regarding youth ministry on Wednesday, September 3 rd at 7:00pm. We ll talk about how to get (or keep) your teen involved in youth ministry, what your teen can look forward to this year, and get to know each other a bit. Your presence and input would be greatly appreciated, and is much needed. ENCOUNTER KICK-OFF This year s kick-off for Encounter (for grades 9-12) will be on Sunday, September 21 st following the 11:30am Mass. Join us for mass and/or meet us after mass for lunch in Bovard Hall. We ll finish up at 2:30pm. Bring a change of clothes, and a pair of goggles (swim, work, or welder s helmet will do). More details to follow TO THE CORE Do you love the Lord and His Church? Are you willing to love and serve the young people of our parish? Would you prayerfully consider joining one (or both) of our youth ministry core teams? We are looking for adults to help us in handing on the faith by building holy mentoring relationships with our teens. If you are interesting in working with Encounter (our high school youth ministry for teens grades 9-12) or Ignite (our middle school faith formation for 7 th & 8 th graders) please contact Julie at julie@sjnyouth.org or 412-366-5885 x14 SNACK ATTACK! Everyone has been so welcoming during my first weeks here at St. John Neumann Parish. Many of you have said: If there is anything I can do to help, let me know. So I m letting you know: we are in need of snacks, lots of snacks. Teenagers can really eat! We re looking for individually packaged items like chips, pretzels, cookies, cans of soda (or pop depending on where you are from) and bottled water. Variety packs would be great! No need to make a special trip, just think of us the next time you are at the store. Donations can be dropped off in the kitchen of Bovard Hall. Thank you! JUST A REMINDER: All 7th & 8th grade Middle Schoolers are expected to register for Ignite. This Weds. night program is our Confirmation Prep work and is extremely important. Please find faith enrichment and registration forms on the website. First meeting is Sept. 17 - Be There! Contact Julie with any concerns. SACRAMENTAL IMPORTANT NEWS. CONFIRMATION DATE IMPORTANT DATE: RETREAT FOR EVERYONE ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 14 AT MARTINA (10 AM - 4 PM). THIS INCLUDES MASS & LUNCH! BUT YOU MUST REGISTER. CHECK YOUR MAIL FOR FORMS. Right now the date is set for SATURDAY, NOVEM- BER 15 at 11 am. Bishop Waltersheid will celebrate Confirmation and Eucharist with us at SJN. Prayer is our most important preparation for this sacrament. We ask all the community to include our young people in daily prayer. Besides prayer we NEED YOUR PAPER- WORK. Work on sponsor papers and your confirmation name now. Call the office (ext. 12) if you need more info. BAPTISM PREP Baptism marks the beginning of a life time journey with the Lord in our Catholic community. Please schedule Baptism prep before you schedule your child s baptism. The next class is Sunday, Sept. 21 from 10:30 to noon. Call the Rel. Ed. office to register. 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. Sept. 6. This sacrament offers strength to us in body, mind or spirit. If you are in need of this sacrament immediately, please call the parish office (ext. 10) to make arrangements. REMINDER TO 1ST COMMUNION & 1ST RECONCILIATION FAMILIES For many, school has started, so hopefully, your work in the First Sacrament packet is FINISHED. Bring your completed work to the Rel. Ed. office so we can check it and return it to you on the next meeting, Sunday, Sept. 21 at 1 pm in the church. Any questions or concerns, please call Barb Stokes at ext. 13. If you are new to SJN and we missed you this summer, please call ASAP. MARRIAGE PREP Weddings take a lot of planning but they only last a day. Help your marriage last a lifetime by setting time aside now for a marriage prep class. October 25, Saturday, is the next all day session we have scheduled at SJN. You do not have to belong to SJN to come to this marriage prep session. Please put it on your schedule and register for the class. Call the Religious Education office to register 412-366-5885 X12 Form and info can be found online. Thanks for including the church in your "big event".
SPIRITUAL PASSION & PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE with a Bonus Presentation by Matthew Kelly Matthew Kelly s Dynamic Catholic Institute presents Passion and Purpose for Marriage featuring Dr. Allen Hunt and musical guest George Lower at Saints John and Paul Parish on Saturday, September 27 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Come for a great morning of listening, learning, scripture, and prayer. This is an opportunity to learn and grow as a person of faith who strives to love in all their relationships. Tickets are $25 per person and are being sold online at DynamicCatholic.com or by calling Tony or Maureen Turo at 724-934-0995. Those who purchase tickets for this event will receive priority admittance to Matthew s bonus talk at 7 PM on Passion and Purpose for Life! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LIVING ROSARY Wednesday September 10th, 7 PM 250 Swinderman Rd. (Wexford) behind Sheetz Please come and join us for the Bi-Annual Living Rosary. Will YOU be one of the beads? This is open to all, so pass the word; invite friends and family to the Ceremony followed by a hot dog & marshmallow roast and sing-along. We will celebrate rain-or-shine. If the weather does not permit us to be in the garden, it will be held inside the Council Home. You may RSVP: Bill Romig wercr@verizon.net (412) 364-3679.. or just show up! DIVORCED & SEPARATED SUPPORT GROUP will begin their next 13 week cycle on Monday, Sept. 8. Meeting are on Monday evenings from 7-9 pm at St. Richard Church, Gibsonia, in Rooms 5 A & B of the Social Hall. DivorceCare of Kids is a special group (ages 5-12) to help children heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents. They will meet in Rm. 2 at St. Richard Parish on Sept. 8. Call Ralph Joy at 412-741 -5456 for more info. Prayer for parents on the first day of school Children look so brave and independent, Lord, as they walk away to school. I do not feel their courage. I feel alone. Be with me Lord. I have done my best and now another will judge them and another will make demands on them. They will be measured against peers not against my love. Help them to find the wisdom to know their own self worth and to do the right things. Help them find the simplicity to obey and the patience to wait quietly Help them find lunch money, lockers and the right bus and the bathrooms and classrooms And Lord, help them to know they can always come home. Amen. Adapted from Kathleen Chesto MISC. FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH LIGHT OF LIFE COLLECTION BLESSING OF EXPECTANT PARENTS BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING SCOUTING RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS Preparation and study for Boy Scout religious emblems will begin again in September here at St. John Neumann. Sessions for Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII will meet on Sunday evenings if there is enough interest. Workbooks for the many Girl Scout emblems are also available along with counselor contacts if needed. Please call or e-mail Andrew James at 412-366-5885 x11, ajames@stjohnneumannpgh.org if you want more information or would like to participate in the preparation sessions. HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL - Sept. 7, 1-6:30 PM ST. ALPHONSUS-WEXFORD There will be family games, entertainment, gift baskets, and delicious chicken dinners. Call 724-935-1152, ext. 501 for more info. SOCIAL OVER 50 s The over 50 s club will meet on Sept. 15 at 12 noon. The entertainment will be Craig Zinger s musical talent. Lunch will be served at 1 pm. If you CANNOT AT- TEND, call Joy Martz at 412-367-9014 by Sept. 8. PRAYER LIST Please pray for the new additions to our prayer list. If you would like to add someone to the list, instructions are provided at http://stjohnneumannpghprayer.blogspot.com. You can also contact the parish office, Kathy Buzzard at 412-366-0781 or send an email to sjnprayer@gmail.com Katherine McKeating El Camino Team: Fr. Al McGinnis, Joyce Ryan, Iris and John Parks RECENT DEATHS Please pray for the soul of.. Lola Moran, aunt of Cindy Hatcher Larry Satariano, father of Anne Gasperich May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.