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 May 25, 2014 6th Sunday of Easter 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
CALENDAR Sunday, May 25 Hospitality Sunday 1:00 PM Baptisms 6:30 PM Adult Volleyball Monday, May 26 Offices Closed Tues. May 27 7:00 PM Protecting God s Children 7:30 PM MOMS Weds. May 28 6:30 PM Confirmation Prep Session Thurs, May 29 9:45 AM Scripture Study 10 AM & 7 PM VBS Planning 7:30 PM Adult Choir Friday, May 30 Sat. May 31 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 Connor Flanagan, Ext. 14, Dir. of Youth Ministry Ashley McCullar, Ext. 10, Music Minister Andrew James, Ext. 11, Facilities Manager Larry Badaczewski, Ext. 56, Pastoral Counselor Jeanette Pappert, Ext. 15, Protecting God s Child. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4-6; Lk 1:39-56 Sunday: Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16; THE WEEK AHEAD MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, May 24 9:00 AM Mary Conlon (Noel Family) 5:30 PM Jim Patsilivas (Family) Sunday, May 25, 6th Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM For the People of SJN 9:30 AM In Memory of Marilyn Sproule s Parents 11:30 AM Artenzo Falsetti (Suzy Bridges) Monday, May 26 9:00 AM Nancy Frankart (Tom & Family) Tuesday, May 27 9:00 AM Maureen Cotsanas (Judy & George Siegel) Wednesday, May 28 6:30 PM Ann Shuckrow (Jack & Mary McCluskey) Thursday, May 29, The Ascension of the Lord 9:00 AM Bob Moran (Judy & George Siegel) 7:00 PM Regis Ryan (John & Iris Parks) Friday, May 30 9:00 AM George Might (Joyce Leininger) Saturday, May 31, The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 AM Barbara Rodak (John & Mildred Milavec) 5:30 PM Anton Eger (George & Elisabeth Mandl) Sunday, June 1, 7th Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM Alexander Bomber (Cholewinski Family) 9:30 AM Marie & Milburn Miller (Rosemary) 11:30 AM For the People of SJN Parish EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Ascension Vigil,May 28-6:30 PM A. Guzzetti, K. Magdic, K. Sterling, M. Cieszynski, G. & E. Mandl, B. Schuler Ascension May 29-7 PM - C. Hogan, E. Ungarean, C. & E. Gillis, P. Thompson, H. O Hallaron, S. Benna Sat. May 31-5:30 PM T. Hart, C. Battista, I. & J Parks, C. Hatcher, A. McCafferty, E. Marshall Sun. June 1-8:00 AM J. & I. McClenahan, F. & P. Ermlich, N. Stephens, D. & J. Anke 9:30 AM - R. & B. Romig, A. Betancourt, M. Turo, L. Emark, R. Miller, D. Turo 11:30 AM - J. Mack, A. Turo, P. & A. Skorupka, B. Furiga, E. & D. Brett LECTORS Ascension Vigil May 28-6:30 PM J. Schuler, J. McCluskey Ascension, May 29-7 PM M. Matera, E. Turo Sat. May 31-5:30 PM L. Young, C. Browne Sun. June 1-8:00 AM V. Sheridan, D. Chappel 9:30 AM E. Cavanaugh, G. Jezerc 11:30 AM A. Shuckrow, P. Furiga ALTAR SERVERS Ascension Vigil, May 28-6:30 PM M. & A. Siclari, E. Keelan Ascension, May 29-7 PM T. Hogan, T. Ungarean, J. Dougherty Sat. May 31-5:30 PM A. Marrero, C. Bojarski, M. Leahy Sun. June 1-8:00 AM M. Baird, P. Mallampalli, T. Davison 9:30 AM S. & D. Folan, L. Jezerc 11:30 AM G. Moraca, Z. Mercader, R. Thieret
PARISH NEWS THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD THURSDAY, MAY 29 HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION VIGIL - WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 AT 6:30 PM THURSDAY - MASSES 9 AM & 7 PM 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. Also, let us know of any graduating high school seniors so that they can be taken off the Altar Server list. THANK YOU Genesis of Pittsburgh wishes to extend our gratitude to everyone that donated towards the Mother's Day Drive to benefit our mission to help pregnant women in crisis. You raised an amazing $1,556. On behalf of all of the women and their babies you are helping - Thank You! Your donations will help us with the Genesis Adoption Center opening at 550 California Avenue in Avalon, PA in the Fall of this year. Look for information regarding our Open House in the upcoming months. EASTER RESOURCES Don t pass up the Word Among Us books on the resource table in the lobby. Easter season ends with Pentecost on June 8 so you have a little time. This booklet contains all the May Mass readings (daily and Sunday) and a short reflection plus some stories of encounters with the Risen Lord. Maybe take one to a shut-in or GOOD-BYE It truly has been a pleasure being the music minister at St. John Neumann Parish for the past year. I have felt so welcomed and loved by the SJN family. Thank you for the opportunity to serve your community. My family is relocating to Portland, Oregon. My father in law has been ill this past year and we want to spend some time with that side of our family. We are loading up the conastoga wagons and heading out West on June 11. My last Sunday to play Masses will be Pentecost, June 8th. Please keep my family in your prayers as this has been a difficult decision and stressful time for both Pittsburgh and Portland family members. I love you all and again thank you for your kindness and continued support of the St. John Neumann music ministry. Remember to retract, tilt that thyroid, keep your dorsum high, and anchor every day, and always make a joyful noise unto the Lord. God bless! Ashley THANK YOU! On behalf of the golf committee, thank you for another successful golf outing! What a beautiful day for golf! Everyone enjoyed themselves on the golf course and at dinner. Thank you to our sponsors, basket and silent auction donors. Thank you for your continued support of Youth Ministries and a special thanks to the 2014 golf committee: David Cieszynski Carole Shepard DJ Jagus Mark Shozda Laura Juran Bob Sproule Barb Stokes PENTECOST READINGS For Pentecost (June 8) this year, we would love to have the first reading proclaimed in many tongues. If you can read (not necessarily understand) but read in any of the following languages, please consider signing up to participate in this special event: Spanish, Italian, German, Polish, French, Sign Language. Have another language in mind? You can contact Ashley, SJN Music Minister, at 412-370-5982 or ashleymccullar@gmail.com or sign up in the Rel. Ed. office. 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. June 7. This sacrament offers strength to us in body, mind or spirit. If you are in need of this sacrament immediately, please call Fr. Al to make arrangements. MASS REQUESTS If you have requested a Mass for a particular Sunday and would like to carry the Eucharistic gifts to the Altar, please contact an usher before Mass. HOUSE BLESSINGS AVAILABLE 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 x16. He ll work with you to schedule a time to come to your home to share scripture and prayers of blessing in celebration of Easter and the Resurrection of the Lord. SACRAMENTAL THINKING ABOUT If you are thinking about the Catholic Church and perhaps interested in learning more - the door is always open. We invite you to call Fr. Al or Barb Stokes (ext. 13) with questions or concerns about joining our parish community. The time of Inquiry begins now. Invite someone you know to take a deeper look at the Catholic Church.
COMPLETING FIRST GRADE AND OLDER According to the church, any baptized person age 7 or older is welcome to prepare to receive the Eucharist. If your son or daughter will be seven by next spring (2015) and you think they are ready for 1st Communion and 1st Reconciliation then we want to hear from you! Our preparation for these important sacraments begins now with attendance/participation in liturgy (Sunday Mass) and an informational meeting. Come next Sunday, June 1 at 1 pm or Tuesday, June 3 at 7 pm for prayer, information and books. This meeting is approximately one hour for parent and child. Call Barb Stokes if you have questions or concerns. CONFIRMATION Our weekly classes end this Wednesday. We begin with 6:30 Mass until 8:30 pm. Thanks for all the great attendance cooperation. Please return all registration forms and covenant papers ASAP. Call if we missed you or you lost the papers. Forms are also online. Our first service project is scheduled for Monday, June 2 after school (4 to 8 pm) at Light of Life Ministries. All other dates can be found online. Please register for at least one service day with your fellow confirmation candidates this summer. Please give us your 1st & 2nd choices. Groups are limited to 6-8 teens per sessions, so check your schedule! BAPTISM PREP CLASS If you have welcomed new life or expect to welcome a new arrival soon (birth or adoption), please schedule a session of baptism prep soon. Our next class is June 22. Call the Rel Ed office ext. 12 to register. SCRIPTURE STUDY Prepare for the Pentecost feast with the Word of God. Join us on Thursday morning from 9:45 until 11:15 as our adult group reads and reflects on the Sunday scriptures. Coffee is on and the door is open for you in Conference Room A. Let the Spirit soar! EDUCATION PROTECTING GOD S CHILDREN All church volunteers (age 18 and over) must participate in this child sex abuse awareness seminar. The workshop is being offered at the following local churches. St. John Neumann Tues, May 27 7:00 pm Sacred Heart, Emsworth Sat, June 7 9:00 am Contact Jeanette Pappert, SJN s Safe Environment Coordinator (412-366-5885 x15), to complete all volunteer clearances mandated by the Catholic Church. SONTREASURE ISLAND VBS SonTreasure Island Vacation Bible School: Where Kids Discover God s Love is coming to St. John Neumann parish the week of June 16-20, 2014. Registration forms are available in the parish religious education office and on the parish website. Volunteers can sign up using the same form or contact Andrew James directly. A PLANNING MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 29 AT 7:00 PM. FAITH ENRICHMENT REGISTRATION Make sure to register early to get your 1st choice regarding day & time for Good Shepherd sessions. The deadline to register is June 1. If you haven t received your Insights newsletter in the mail, you may register online or call the Rel. Ed. office (ext. 12). SPIRITUAL MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Mother of God is the first and most important title of Our Lady, Pope Francis said, noting that in their devotion to her from early times, the faithful had understood this from the beginning. Mary is our Mother too, the Pope reminded us, ever since Jesus, dying on the Cross, gave her to us as our Mother, saying Behold your Mother! Through the most difficult and trying times, Mary s sorrowing heart was enlarged to make room for all men and women, whether good or bad, the Pope said, and she communicates her maternal affection to each and every person a source of hope and true joy. Inviting the faithful to entrust to her the journey of faith, the desires of our heart, our needs and the needs of the whole world, especially of those who hunger and thirst for justice and peace," Pope Francis said by Mary s example of humility and openness to God s will she helps us to transmit our faith in a joyful proclamation of the Gospel to all, without reservation. If Mary is the Mother of God, Mother of the Church and our Mother maybe that is why in May when we celebrate Mother s Day, is the month of Mary. LOWC Liturgy of the Word for Children (LOWC) is a great family activity - especially in the summer. Think about gathering around the Sunday Gospel to read and reflect on Jesus message for all of us. You don t have to lead LOWC every week - you pick the dates and Mass times and we ll supply you with resources and guides. Let the Spirit move you to creatively help our young children experience God s Word. Call Barb Stokes for more info.
NEW PARISHIONERS We welcome these new parishioners, who have recently joined our parish (April 2014): Gary & Bridget Grabill John & Laura Lange Mark & Marlynn Lux Robert & Francine Negle Larry & Mary Werner ARE YOU NEW TO THE NORTH HILLS? If you have just moved into the area - Welcome! We re glad you came to worship with us. If you are interested in joining our parish, you can register on-line or call the parish office (412-366-2020, ext. 10) for a short form to complete. We ll be happy to help answer any questions you may have. MISC. FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH?? LIGHT OF LIFE COLLECTION?? BLESSING OF EXPECTANT PARENTS?? BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING PASTORAL CARE FOR CATHOLIC PATIENTS AT UPMC PASSAVANT HOSPITAL Have a family member hospitalized? Would like to have them receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick? Simply make your intention known to the patient s nurse. Without any one priest assigned as a chaplain at most hospitals in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, ALL hospitals are provided with a PROTOCAL to serve Catholic patients. The process begins with informing the floor nurse of your desire to have a patient anointed. The nurse is responsible for contacting the unit clerk (or tech), who contacts the operator at the switchboard, who will contact the chaplain who will make arrangements for the patients to be seen by a Catholic priest. This priest will likely not be your parish priest. However, a parish priest is assigned to provide sacramental coverage to area hospitals every day of the year. It is imperative that this process be followed so that necessary parties are kept in the communication loop. With the fewer priests available for service in the diocese, this protocol has been worked out for the good of all. Following this procedure helps to assure that Catholics receive appropriate sacramental care while making the best use of the limited number of priests that are available. Families are encouraged to let the parish know that your loved one has been hospitalized so that they will be prayed for and a visit made when possible. When anticipating surgery, it is strongly suggested that you make a request to your parish priest to be anointed prior to your admission to the hospital. Thank you! ELECTRONIC GIVING PROGRAM You can have your SJN contribution automatically withdrawn from your checking or saving account each month. Avoid the hassle of searching for your envelopes each week. Save time writing checks. A record of each contribution will appear on your bank statement. Please contact the Parish Office (Ext. 10) SERVICE Pleasant Valley Mens Shelter Our next dinner is Friday, June 6th. 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, etc., are always welcomed. Be sure to let us know so that we do not miss picking up those items. We continue to collect clothes, jackets and bedding. All we ask is that clothing, towels and bedding are in GOOD, CLEAN condition. Toiletries (especially deodorant), new socks, and large or XL items are always needed. All items can be placed in the Pleasant Valley bin in the Donation Center under the stairs. PRAYER MINISTRY 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. Fr. Phil Fink SOCIAL WOMEN S GUILD The Women s Guild is getting together and dining out at Grazie in Wexford on Wednesday May 28th at 6:30 pm on the patio. We welcome all ladies of the parish to join us for a little bit of fellowship, food and fun. RSVP to Marlene at 412-366-8840 or meyokim@hotmail.com by May 26. May 18 Operating $9,684.50 Camp. Alive 4,054.00 Parish Share 3,395.65 CRS 1,627.00 Faith Formation 2,600.00 Golf Outing 1,390.00 Sacramental 715.00 Hoagies 257.00 $23,723.15 When at night you cannot sleep, Talk to the Shepherd and stop counting sheep.