Good Shepherd Catholic Parish 1024 Maple Way September 7, 2014 Parish Office: 412-271-1515 Braddock PA 15104-1612 Fax: 412-271-1222 Website: www.goodshepherdbraddock.org Serving the Communities of Braddock, Braddock Hills, East Pittsburgh, North Braddock and Rankin. Good Shepherd Church Sacred Heart Church Braddock Avenue at Frazier Street 1600 Brinton Road Braddock PA 15104-1612 A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Braddock Hills PA 15221-4902 Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM Weekday Mass: Monday Thursday 9:00 AM Sunday Mass: 9:00 AM Sunday: 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday at 3:00 PM at Good Shepherd Church or by appointment Parish Staff Parish Telephone Numbers Reverend Albert J. Semler, Pastor Parish Office:...412-271-1515 Deacon Joseph M. Dougherty Phone:... 412-351-3710 Mrs. Michele Catone, Parish Secretary (micky52@comcast.net) Fax...412-271-1222 Mr. Herbert A. Dillahunt, Director of Music (nasard@aol.com) Music Ministry. 412-271-1326 Ms. Carol Funk, Parish Office Manager e-mail..gshepoffice@comcast.net Miss Joan Hojnacki, Religious Education Religious Education 412-271-2630 Mr. Frank Koncerak, Director of Maintenance Sr. Judith Stojhovic, RSM, Principal of East Catholic East Catholic..... 412-351-5403 School Fax:...412-273-9114 Sacrament of Baptism: Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptism Class. Please call Joan at 412-271-2630 to register. Previous arrangements are necessary. Instruction in the Faith: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) program is offered for those interested in the Catholic Faith. Contact the Parish Office at 412-271-1515. Sacrament of Marriage: The prospective bride & groom are to make arrangements with the priest at least six months prior to the Wedding. All couples are required to attend a marriage preparation class. Parish Prayer Line: Intentions may be placed on the Prayer Line by contacting Joanne at 412-271-8690 or email tjsjrfhi3@verizon.net New Parishioners are always welcome. Call the Parish Office to register or to notify of a change of address. With God All Things Are Possible!
September 7, 2014 From the Pastor s Desk Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time MINISTRIES: We have various ministries that are needed for the celebration of Mass. Please give some thought as to how you may serve. In alphabetical order we need: 1) Altar Servers These can be children in fourth grade or above or adults willing to serve for at least one Mass a month. Adults could just come to the Offertory Table during the creed and then return to their seat when the prayer Pray my brothers & sisters is prayed. 2) Eucharistic Ministers These should be at least 18 years old and willing to serve twice a month. They distribute the sacred hosts or present the cup for the distribution of Holy Communion. They should also receive under both species. 3) Lectors They read the first and second readings and the prayers of the faithful if the deacon is not present. They also process in with the Book of the Gospels when no deacon is present. 4) Ushers They are entrusted with welcoming people, taking up the collection and assisting someone if an episode of some sort takes place. Anyone who serves in these ministries must be a good, practicing Catholic able to receive the Eucharist. If over the age of 18, they must complete and comply with the Protecting God s Children rules and regulations. We will connect you with Rose Morgan who is the Administrator of this program for Good Shepherd Parish. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ EAST CATHOLIC: I attended the opening School Mass at East Catholic last Friday. It s always so good to look out and see our children praying and singing the Lord s praises. Some of our eighth graders did a great job in leading the singing -- kindly pray for our children daily. SCHEDULE CHANGE: Deacon Joe will be on Retreat next weekend. So he will give the homily on Saturday and Sunday, September 20th and 21st. I will do the Anointing though as usual next weekend. Pray for Deacon Joe next weekend as he Retreats. MAGNIFICAT: The Magnificat is a monthly devotional prayer aid which contains daily Mass prayers, plus daily morning and evening prayers and daily spiritual readings. I can order you a copy beginning with the December issue. Right now I have copies as you enter for daily mass. The cost $4.00 a month for the regular size and $5.00 a month for the large print. If you want me to order you a copy I can get a bulk rate and you just pay each month as you pick up your copy. I need to know by the end of September if you want to place an order. So tell me or give me a call. This is an example from the September, 2014 Magnificat of a spiritual writing. A SAINT WHO WAS A MANUAL LABORER Saint Hunna of Alsace (Feast: April 15) (+ c.679) Hunna or Huva, was the daughter of a duke who ruled in Alsace, the French region that today lies on the border with Germany. She was given in marriage to the noble Huno of Hunnaweyer, and bore him one son, Deodatus, who was named for the saintly Bishop of Nevers. When he grew up, Deodatus entered the monastery of Eberheimmunster that the Bishop himself had founded. Hunna s husband was frequently occupied with political affairs, and Hunna was left to manage his estate. She gave generously to the Church, endowing at least one monastery. And she devoted herself to caring for poor peasants according to the words of Christ: Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me (Mt 25:40). She frequently visited the sick, bringing them food and carrying their laundry home to be washed and mended. The figure of the noblewoman Hunna wending her way through the streets bearing the threadbare rags of the poor in her laundry basket moved many hearts in Strasbourg. They dubbed her the holy washwoman. After Hunna s death she was venerated as a saint in Alsace. She was canonized in 1520 at the request of Duke Ulric of Wurtemberg. Hunna is the patroness of laundresses. Peace and Love, Fr. Semler
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION After Baptism comes the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. If you child does not attend a Catholic School, make certain that he/she is enrolled in a CCD Program. It is Diocesan Policy for all students to receive a minimum of 2 full years of education before the reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist (Grades 1 and 2), and 8 full years before Confirmation. Following is a list of the Parishes in our area offering CCD classes: St. Colman Parish (Turtle Creek) Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:30 PM Contact: Mrs. Betsy Krygowski 412-823-2564 St. Maurice Parish (Forest Hills) Sunday Mornings from 8:45-9:45 AM Contact: Mrs. Cheryl Kirkland 412-351-6710 Madonna & Word of God Parishes (Swissvale) Saturday Mornings from 8:45-10:30 AM Contact: Patti Aducci 412-243-9457 SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING The Seniors will hold their regular monthly meeting this Wednesday, September 9th at Sacred Heart Hall, 1600 Brinton Road, Braddock Hills. Doors open at 11:30 AM. We will celebrate with a Root Beer Float. Donation is $4.00 and you may pay at the door. Come and enjoy the treat. Tickets for the Octoberfest will be on sale at this meeting. The donation is $8.00 and it will be held at the monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 8th. Lunch will be served at 12:30 PM. Everyone needs a ticket...no tickets will be sold at the door in order to plan. Menu: Fruit cup, hot dog on bun, kraut, baked beans, potato chips, doughnut, beverage and trick or treat bag. Remember to turn in your Bakeless Bake Sale envelope. New members are always welcome. Come and join a great bunch of people. Anyone 50+ may join. SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND: Next weekend, September 13th & 14th the second collection will be taken for the Bishop s Education Fund. Stewardship: Time - Talent - Treasure Sunday, Stewardship: August 10th: Time - Talent - Treasure $.00 Parishioners Sunday, August receiving 31st: env: 652 env used: $4,970.56 336 Loose Parishioners Offertory receiving env: 652 env used: $ 254.00 Monthly Loose Offertory Offering: $ env used: $194.00 Loose St. Vincent Monthly de Paul: Offering: $1,036.00 env used: $ 81 Votive: Loose St. Vincent de PaulCollection: $ $270.00 Votive: $203.00 Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for your generosity. MONTHLY COMMEMORATIVE CELEBRATION The next MCC will be celebrated on Thursday, September 25th. Please turn in your intentions by Thursday, September 18th. BROWN BAG BINGO Our annual Brown Bag Bingo will take place on Sunday, October 12th at Sacred Heart Hall from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Doors will open at 12:30 PM. Donation is $10.00. For more information or for tickets, please call Peggy at 412-824-2588. We would appreciate donations for the Chinese Auction...you may drop them off at Church or at the Parish Office. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY In today s Gospel, Jesus says:...where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we help them to know that indeed God is in the midst of them. St. Vincent de Paul Society Phone: 412-437-8370. EAST CATHOLIC SCHOOL We have been fortunate to have had a number of free assemblies through the SEED program sponsored by Shop n Save. Each year a parent would count all of the receipts and ensure that we had $250 for each student attending the assembly. This year that will change. Shop n Save will still be offering the assemblies but you no longer have to save your receipts. Go to the Shop n Save website, http://www.shopnsavefood.com/education/ SEEDProgram/SEEDRegistration.aspx, register your card and designate East Catholic School as the recipient of the points. They will automatically be added to our account. So be sure to register and to ask your friends and relatives to do the same. PRE CANA SEMINAR Our Fall seminar will be held on Sunday, October 19th at Sacred Heart Hall from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Please call Joe or Anna Marie at 412-351-3710 to register. Donation is $35.00 per couple. Weekly Tuesday Night Bingo Sacred Heart Hall 1600 Brinton Road, Braddock Hills 900 PTS Jackpot - Must Go! 80 PTS Regular Game (90 if 100 or more attend) 150 PTS Specials Early Birds 6:45 PM Regular Games 7:00 PM For more information, Call 412-271-1515. Bring your friends!
EAST CATHOLIC MARKET DAY With your Market Day purchase, you can support East Catholic School and feed your family delicious and affordable products. Every month, your purchase earns between 10% 20% toward projects and programs that make a difference in kids lives. Market Day fliers are available in the Gathering Spaces of both churches. Orders for September must be submitted by tomorrow, September 8th and may be picked up on- September 13th. The cut off date next month for orders is October 6th and may be picked up on October 11th. For additional information, please contact Helen at 412-731-1797. FOLK ENSEMBLE FROM SLOVAKIA Kechera, the award-winning Folk Ensemble of Jakubany, Slovakia will perform Sunday, September 21st at 5:00 PM at the Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural Center, 915 Dickson Street, Munhall, PA 15120. This is their first American tour. Admission is $12.00. There will be a party and Vendors after the performance. For more information, please contact Maryann Sivak, masivak@aol.com, or call her at 412-251-3083. The Cultural Center phone is 412-567-3077. BIRTHRIGHT of Pittsburgh, the city's first pregnancy care center since 1971, needs volunteers to answer phones, work with clients, fundraising, newsletter production, artwork, advertising, presentations to schools and in the community or design a pro-life project. Be a voice for the unborn. Call: 412-621-1988 or e-mail: hope@birthrightpittsburgh.org to register for training. This is a special time for you to help Moms and babies. A DAY OF FUN & GAMES The Rickard & Napolitano Family will hold a Day of Fun and Games to benefit Bill Bull Rickard on Sunday, September 21st from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at American Legion Post 980, 7824 Saltsburg Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. $5.00 admission. Bill was a trailer truck driver who was paralyzed on his way to work when his truck was rear ended and is in need of a medical van. Indoor and Outdoor games will be available, good food, bake sale and free shuttle. For more information, you may call Paul Borgony at 412-824-8800 or Marie at 412-874-7338. Donations and your attendance would be greatly appreciated. Join in on the fun and games and help Bull to obtain the medical van he needs. Diocesan Toll-Free Number for Abuse Response: 1-888-808-1235 Safe Environment Administrator: Rose Morgan
Good Shepherd Parish September 7-14, 2014 Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Mt 18:15-20) GS: 4:00 PM Erman Shockling by George & Denice Scherrbaum Sunday Morning GS: 9:00 AM Parishioners of Good Shepherd Parish SH: 11:00 AM Bernard Kurpiewski by Margaret Kurpiewski Monday-Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary(Mt 1:1-16) SH: 9:00AM Maxine Joschak by Richard &Family Tuesday-St. Peter Claver (Lk 6 12-19) SH: 9:00 AM Anthony Lucchino by Family Wednesday-Weekday (Lk 6:20-26) SH: 9:00 AM Richard Senic by Eleanor Senic Thursday-Weekday (Lk 6:27-38) SH: 9:00 AM Pauline & Joe Garrity by Daughter, Mary Ann Friday-Weekday (Lk 6:27-38) No Morning Mass Saturday-St. John Chrysostom (Lk 6:43-49) No Morning Mass Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Jn 3:13-17) GS: 4:00 PM Doris Burelli by Family Sunday Morning GS: 9:00 AM Parishioners of Good Shepherd Parish SH: 11:00 AM Mary Nigro by Dave & Marsha Friez Rest In Peace In your charity, we remember all those who have died, especially: Michelle Ruffolo. May the angels lead you into paradise! SEVENTY-SIXTH INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC ROSARY MARCH Sunday, October 5, 2014 1:30 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at Epiphany Church, 184 Washington Place, Uptown, Pittsburgh Fr. William Kiel, Priest in Ministry of Healing Following the Liturgy of the Word there will be a Eucharistic Procession through the City of Pittsburgh with the Most Blessed Sacrament and statue of Our Lady of Fatima returning to Epiphany Church for Benediction, Crowning of Our Lady and for those who choose to stay, a special blessing for healing. Questions: Please call 412-885-8822 or 412-884-3213.
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