Good Shepherd Braddock Avenue at Frazier St. Braddock, PA 15104-1612 Madonna del Castello Parish 2021 S. Braddock Avenue Swissvale, PA 15218 St. Maurice Parish 2001 Ardmore Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Word of God Parish 7446 McClure Avenue Swissvale, PA 15218 Sacred Heart 1600 Brinton Road Braddock Hills, PA 15221-4902 Phone: 412-271-5666 FAX: 412-271-2335 Website: www.madonnadelcastello.org Phone: 412-271-0809 FAX: 412-271-2415 Website: www.stmauriceparish.org Twi er: @StMauriceFH Administrative Office: 2021 S. Braddock Ave Pittsburgh PA 15218 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 9 AM - 12 PM 1 PM - 4:30 PM Phone: 412-271-1515 FAX: 412-271-1222 Website: www.goodshepherdbraddock.org Hours: Mon. - Thurs.: 9 AM - 4 PM Friday: 9 AM - 2 PM Mrs. Michele Catone Parish Secretary Email: gshepoffice@comcast.net Mr. Frank Koncerak Director of Maintenance Edward Kapsha Music Director EKAPD5965@gmail.com Kelly James Parish Secretary Cheryl Kirkland madonnadelcastello1920@gmail.com Director of Religious Education ckirkland@saintmauriceparish.org Marcia Murello Coordinator of Religious Ed. Jo Ann McLaughlin-Klemencic Director of Evangelization jklemencic@saintmauriceparish.org CLERGY TEAM Mr. Joseph M. Dougherty Fr. Larry Adams Deacon Administrator jdougherty@diopitt.org LAdams@diopitt.org Fr. Jeremy Mohler Parochial Vicar jmohler@diopitt.org Fr. Vincent Kolo Parish Chaplain vkolo@diopitt.org 412-737-3350 April 7, 2019 Norman E. Chapman, CAGO Director of Music nchapman@saintmauriceparish.org Mr. Keith Kondrich Deacon kkondrich@diopitt.org Kelley Rodgers Business Manager krodgers@saintmauriceparish.org Judy Kosar, LaVerne Caprara Secretaries jkosar@saintmauriceparish.org lcaprara@saintmauriceparish.org Phone: 412-241-1372 FAX: 412-271-2335 Website: www.madonnadelcastello.org Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM Deacon Ron Demblowski Pastoral Associate wordofgodpa@gmail.com Michael Burke Music Director Karen Flynn Parish Secretary wordofgod1994@gmail.com Marcia Murello Coordinator of Religious Ed. Fr. Daniel A. Adjei Student Priest In Residence Fifth Sunday of Lent
This Week s Mass Schedule and Intentions (Confessions: 7:30 PM, Monday at St. Maurice & Noon, Saturday at Word of God) Date Time Location Intention - Requested By Saturday, April 6 4:00 PM St. Maurice +Ann Bogus - Darlene Hoover 5:30 PM Madonna del Castello +Joseph,Jennie,Paul&Albert Punturi - Scott & Andrea Eicher Sunday, April 7 8:00 AM Good Shepherd For the People of our Four Parishes 9:00 AM Word of God +Bob Och - Family 10:00 AM St. Maurice +Donald Kocsis - Dan Yates 11:00 AM Sacred Heart +Barbusio Family - Son Monday, April 8 7:00 PM St. Maurice +Dec. Mem. Zaccari/Zentner Families - Janet Zaccari Tuesday, April 9 9:30 AM Sacred Heart +Dorothy Webb - Woodland Hills Cafeteria Ladies Wednesday, April 10 9:30 AM Sacred Heart +Viola Case - Jean Coyle Thursday, April 11 9:30 AM Word of God +George Rentka - Helen & Children Friday, April 12 9:00 AM St. Maurice (ECS) +Ernest Odorisio - Family 9:30 AM Madonna del Castello +Joseph & Mary DePasquale - Carmella Coyne Saturday, April 13 4:00 PM St. Maurice +Edward Schultz - Family 5:30 PM Madonna del Castello +Lina/George Abram&Vera/Attilio Natolino - Arlene/George Abram Sunday, April 14 8:00 AM Good Shepherd +Lanowitz & Thiem Families - Doc & Alice Isaiah 50:4-7 9:00 AM Word of God For the People of our Four Parishes Philippians 2:6-11 10:00 AM St. Maurice +Joseph & Madeline Romell - Family Luke 22:14-23:56 11:00 AM Sacred Heart +Joseph & Julie Ochal - Daughter Sophie & Gene From Fr. Larry s Desk... You might have noticed that we re listing the opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration in our bulletin. Especially during the Lenten season, taking some time out of our day in order to spend a few minutes with Our Lord in the Eucharist is a great way to reconnect with Jesus and focus in on the spiritual realities of our lives. In our grouping, we have opportunities for Adoration at each of our four parishes. Four days a week, times are set aside to enter into reflection and contemplation of the mysteries of our faith. At the conclusion of each of these periods of reflection and prayer, one of our priests or deacons celebrates a ceremony known as Benediction, in which a blessing is offered to those who are gathered. As we head towards the conclusion of Lent and the Easter season approaches, won t you consider taking a few minutes from your busy day, and spend some time with Jesus in the Eucharist? Blessings, Fr Larry ADORATION OPPORTUNITIES Location Day Time Madonna Friday 8:30am-9:30am Friday (4/12) 6:00pm-7:00pm Saturday 4:30pm-5:30pm St. Maurice Friday 2:30pm-4:00pm Sacred Heart Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm Word of God Thursday 8:30am-9:30am Sunday 8:00am-9:00am
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS: Sunday, March 24, our candidate, Julaine and elect, Britney, Nadia and Julianna, attended their Rite of Election with Bishop Zubik at St. Paul's Cathedral. It was an amazing Rite and it is so encouraging to see so many people preparing to be a part of our faith! Check out the message boards in the Churches to see their photo with the Bishop. Now, they are now entering their final weeks of preparation before becoming full members of the Church at the Easter Vigil. This time is called the Period of Purification and Enlightenment and is a time of great joy and prayer for them and us. Please continue to keep our candidate, our three elect, their sponsors, and RCIA Teams in your continued prayers. ALL CONFIRMATION FORMS (including sponsor forms, if needed) are due into all Religious Education Programs and East Catholic as soon as possible. If you have any questions on the forms, sponsors or regarding Confirmation on May 9, please contact Mrs. Kirkland at 412-351-6710. Thank you! MS & HS: Service at Fish Fry Take-Out Table, all Fridays in Lent, 2:30 PM 7 PM: Keane Hall. Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to help at the take out table. We need additional adult help at the table as well. Join us for these fun and busy evenings and sign up to volunteer using this link: bit.ly/ecfishfry Sign up under Youth Take Out Worker. Mission Week 2019 Updates Mission Week is a weeklong overnight experience in Lawrence and Beaver counties for youth currently in grades 9-12. The week is June 16-21, 2019. This is a unique and fun opportunity for youth to live out their faith in a transformational way. 1. Registration forms are available here: www.stmauriceparish.org/youth/ 2. Forms are due by April 9, so get your forms in now! CONFIRMATION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION GIFTS: Are you looking for a gift for a child in your family or group of friends who is receiving their First Holy Communion or Confirmation this spring? Perhaps you are looking to replace your rosary beads or would like a new bible? Great News! Our grouping has a Gift Shop (located at Word of God) and the staff will be bringing some of their sacramental items for you to purchase (some can be ordered) and for you to view this weekend, April 6 & 7 and April 13 & 14 at St. Maurice. Please stop by their table to view some of the items the Gift Shop has available (donations may be made by cash and check only, please). Upcoming Dates: April 14, 2019 Fashion Show April 16, 2019 Living Stations 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm (St. Maurice Church) Currently enrolling Preschool-8th grade for the 2019-20 school year! The Premier Catholic School of the Eastern Suburbs 2001 Ardmore Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15221 412-351-5403 David Barr, Principal principal@eastcatholicschool.org Lottery Raffle Our lottery fundraiser is being held again during the month of May 2019. Tickets are $20.00 each. Winnings are based on the 7pm Big Four winning number drawn Monday-Saturday during the month of May 2019. Tickets are on sale now through the school office. All ticket stubs and money must be returned no later than April 24, 2019 to be eligible to win. Fish Fry Our annual Lenten fish fry runs every Friday during Lent (including Good Friday) from 3-7pm in the school cafeteria (Keane Hall). Eat in or take out. Take out orders can be called in from 2pm-6:30pm by calling Keane Hall 412-723-1200. Fashion Show Our annual Fashion Show will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Edgewood Country Club. Doors will open at 12:30pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets available at the door. To host a table or purchase individual tickets, call or text Dawn Reitter at 412-352-3550. What are The Living Stations of the Cross? Under the direction of Ms. Koontz, the members of the Fine Arts Club will be presenting The Living Stations of the Cross. Living Stations is a musically guided performance and reflection of the scripture of Christ s Passion. This spiritual journey is propelled by music and will draw us into the passion, death and resurrection of the Lord and Savior in preparation for Holy Week. Mark your calendar and join us to make The Living Stations of the Cross a part of your Lenten journey!
PIEROGI/FISH FRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Some of the volunteers who have had major roles in coordinating these activities are not returning this year because of a variety of reasons, including health issues. Therefore, in addition to our usual volunteer needs, we are in dire need of volunteers who would be willing to take over and manage different aspects of this most critical fundraiser. So, please volunteer (in any capacity) our ability to continue to hold a fish fry depends on you!! Please contact Kelley Rodgers at 412-427-9639 with any questions. Pierogis will be assembled Thursday, April 11 and Tuesday, April 16. Pierogi preparation days will be Wednesday, April 10 and ending on Monday, April 15. On pierogi prep day (Wednesday make dough and filling) come to Keane Hall at 3:00 PM or, if you would like to help make the sauerkraut balls, you may come at 5:00 PM. On pierogi assembly day Thursday to help pinch pierogis, you may arrive any time after 3:30 PM. No experience necessary! Light refreshments will be available. FISH FRY: Every Friday during Lent (including Good Friday) from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Keane Hall. Fried and baked fish, shrimp, coleslaw, mac & cheese, haluski, French fries, pizza, sandwiches, and pasta. Eat-in or take-out orders. Potato & cheese and sauerkraut pierogis are available for purchase by the dozen for take-out only. For all take-out orders please call Keane Hall at 412-723-1200 from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM. BAKE SALE: Calling all bakers! Donations of baked goods would be greatly appreciated to sell during every fish fry. Please drop off donations in Keane Hall either Thursday evenings or Fridays after 9:00 AM. FOOD FOR THE NEEDY: Next weekend, food for the needy will be collected at all Masses. We ask that you be generous in responding to this collection. Please make sure the food is nonperishable, in good condition, and has NOT EXPIRED. Prayer Line 412-277-0693 or 412-871-3245 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, April 7, 2019 11:00 AM - Bishop Barron s The Mass - Parish Center 1:00 PM - Baptism Seminar - Parish Center Tuesday, April 9, 2019 6:30 PM - St. Vincent de Paul - Davin Room 7:00 PM - RCIA - Parish Center Parlor Wednesday, April 10, 2019 10:15 AM - Prayer Shawl Meeting - Lawrence Room 6:00 PM - The Light Is On For You - Church Thursday, April 11, 2019 7:00 PM - Bible Study - Parish Center Sunday, April 14, 2019 Food Collection
MADONNA DEL CASTELLO ANNUAL FISH FRY: HELP WANTED NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. We need YOUR help to make this critical parish fundraiser a success. We are very short-staffed and need YOUR help. Everything from slicing sandwich rolls and making cole slaw, to serving food and packing to-go orders, set up to clean up, and dishwashing to delivery. Stay all day or just a few hours, whatever time you can give is urgently needed and will be greatly appreciated. Call Lois Petrarca at 412-646-2344 for details. Sign-up sheet in Dattilo Hall. Donate baked goods and desserts to sell during the dinners. Contact Mary Iannucci at 412-371-4912, or drop off during the day on any Friday. Donate butter, noodles, sugar, flour, coffee, cabbage, onions, or cash donations. Drop off in Dattilo Hall after any Mass. Support your fish fry. Come and enjoy our delicious dinners and support your parish. FISH FRY in Dattilo Hall will be Fridays during Lent 12:00p.m.-7:00p.m. (excluding Good Friday). Menu: Baked or fried cod dinners or sandwiches, eggplant parmesan, shrimp baskets, haluski, macaroni and cheese, pasta e fagiole, applesauce, cole slaw. Beverages and children s menu available. Delivery available until 2:00 p.m. within a limited area call 412-271-3959. Mezick s BBQ lamb (pre-orders only) will be available at the Rankin Croatian Home Palm Sun., April 14. Pick-up from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Stuffed cabbage, haluski, and Croatian potato salad (vinegar & oil based) will also be available for purchase. To order call 412-271-9991 after 6:00pm. PRO LIFE CORNER: Every life counts from the beginning to the end, from conception to natural death. -Pope Francis THIS WEEK Saturday 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Library & Gift Shop open 6:30 PM Parish Family Social - Madonna Dattilo Hall Sunday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Library & Gift Shop open 10:00 AM Parish Family Social Word of God Parish Center Wednesday 10:30 AM Legion of Mary - Swissvale Towers 7:00 PM Bible Study - Madonna Parish Hall Thursday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Library & Gift Shop open 6:30 PM Word of God Choir Rehearsal-Word of God Saturday 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Library & Gift Shop open Next Sunday - 2nd Collection - Utilities 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Library & Gift Shop open Parish Prayer Line: 412-804-8858 Parish Library/Gift Shop News: Extended Hours! Throughout the month of April starting April 6-7 Saturdays: 4:00-7:00pm, Sundays: 9:00am-Noon and Thursdays: 10:00am- Noon EXCEPT Holy Thursday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday--closed. Visit the Gift Shop for Easter cards and gifts. Don t wait! Now is the time to shop for remembrance gifts and greeting cards to celebrate First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Volunteer staff are available to help with gift selections and special orders! Convenient location: 1 st Fl., Word of God Parish Center, 7436 McClure Avenue, Swissvale. Parish Family Socials Saturday, April 6th & Sunday, April 7th: Hosted at Madonna by the Readers, and at Word of God by the Knights of Columbus.
Scout Troop 61 from Good Shepherd kicked off their food drive to benefit local food banks, Scouting for Food, March 31 at the churches of Good Shepherd parish. Bags were distributed. Please bring them back to church on April 7 with non-perishable food items (cereal, canned goods). Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted (make checks out to Boy Scouts of America ). Thank you for your generosity! PRAYER GROUP: Good Shepherd Prayer Group meets every Thursday at Sacred Heart Church in the Chapel from 7pm to 9pm. BINGO: Good Shepherd Social Club will sponsor our next bingo on Sunday, April 7, at Sacred Heart Hall at 1pm. Admission is $20 paid at the door (no ticket presale). There will be 16 regular games and 4 specials. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For information, call Peggy at 412-824-2588. MEMORIAL OFFERING: Altar Candles and Sanctuary Lamp: In memory of Louis & Rose Pacella by Family. 12pm 1pm 2:30pm-4pm 4pm 6pm-7pm 7pm ADORATION & STATIONS (Every Friday unless otherwise noted.) Stations - Word of God Stations - school - St. Maurice Adoration - St. Maurice Stations - St. Maurice Adoration - Madonna-4/12 Stations - Madonna-4/12 The Light Is On For You! is an initiative of the Diocese of Pittsburgh to encourage Catholics to avail themselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confession is a wonderful opportunity to set aside our sinful ways and to draw closer to our Lord. Here in our grouping, we will offer confessions that evening, Wed., April 10, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Maurice Church, 2001 Ardmore Blvd., Forest Hills, PA 15221. If you have been reluctant to come to the sacrament, have been away for some time or just found it difficult to get to normally scheduled times for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, this is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with Christ and the graces which He offers to us. 40 Days for Life ends on Sun., April 14th. Our parishes are invited to unite with Christian churches in the area to pray and fast to end abortion. Our parishes will also stand in peaceful prayer vigil at the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic, 933 Liberty Ave., Sat., April 13 th, 1pm-3pm. Information Packets/sign up forms are available in the literature racks and tables. Please sign up for one or more hours. If you cannot join us, please support us with your prayers. You can participate any day. For info. check 40daysforlifepittsburgh.com or call Deacon Ron, 412-241- 1372. Parish Stewardship - March 31 Good Shepherd.... $ 3,602.00 Madonna del Castello... $ 1,778.00 St. Maurice... $ 9,761.00 Word of God... $ 5,989.00 Child Protective Services Law: Report any acts of child abuse to Commonwealth of PA Hotline1-800-932-0313. Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235. Via Dolorosa ( Way of Sorrows ) Walk: Good Friday, April 19th. The walk is a 1/2 mile prayer walk in imitation of the 1/3 mile that Jesus Christ carried His cross through the streets of Jerusalem. The walk begins at 11:30a.m. in Word of God Church (7446 McClure Ave.), and continues through the business district, ending at noon on the steps of the Pittsburgh Mennonite Church, 2018 So. Braddock Ave., followed by a soup and bread meal courtesy of the Mennonite congregation. Rain or shine. You can also join along the way or at the end. Sponsored by the Swissvale Churches. Questions: Dcn. Ron Demblowski, 412-241-1372. ATTENTION MEN REGISTER FOR A RETREAT WEEKEND April 12, 13 & 14. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Friday. For more information call Rege, 412-351-3298 or check stpaulsretreatcenterpittsburgh.org to register on-line. St. Anthony Novena: Watch for details. TRIDUUM SCHEDULE Holy Thursday-April 18 Mass of the Lord s Supper 7pm St. Maurice 7pm Word of God Good Friday-April 19 12:30pm Stations of the Cross-Word of God 1pm Celebration of the Passion-Word of God 2pm Celebration of the Passion-Good Shepherd 7pm Tenebrae Service-St. Maurice Holy Saturday-April 20 11:30am Easter Basket Blessings-Madonna 12pm Sacrament of Reconciliation-Madonna 12pm Easter Basket Blessings-Sacred Heart 7pm Easter Vigil Mass-Word of God Easter Sunday-April 21 8am Good Shepherd (Braddock Ave) 9am Word of God 10:30am St. Maurice 11:00am Madonna 11:30am Good Shepherd (Sacred Heart)
IN YOUR CHARITY, we pray for the soul of Magdalene Bianco, who was buried recently from GOOD SHEPHERD. May her soul rest in peace with Christ. ASTER FLOWERS: Included in the monthly E packet of envelopes is an Easter Flower envelope for your use in contributing to the decoration of the altar at Easter. Please write on the envelope the name of the deceased in whose memory you wish to donate and mark the envelope for proper credit. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. PRE-CANA: Our parishes will offer a joint Pre- Cana class for all those who are preparing for marriage in our region. Our session will take place Sat., May 18, 9:30am at Sacred Heart Church Hall in Braddock Hills. This will fulfill one of the diocesan requirements for couples wishing to be married in the Catholic Church. To register contact the Parish Center Office at 412-271-0809. Cost is $50/couple. IN EARLY MAY, A BIBLE STUDY SESSION will begin Thursdays, 7pm-8:30pm., and will be held in the Parish Center at St. Maurice. The group uses The Ignatius Study Bible series as a guide. The cost is $12. If you are interested in participating, please call the Parish Center at 412-271-0809 and leave your name and phone number before April 14 to register. SEVEN CHURCH WALK: Holy Thurs., April 18. Bus pickups will be at St. Maurice and Word of God following the Holy Thursday Masses. We plan to visit the Byzantine Cathedral in Munhall, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Rita, Resurrection, as well as Word of God and St. Maurice. Bus space is limited and reservations required. Contact the Word of God Parish Office, 412-241-1372. No charge; free will offering for bus driver. SOLES-4-SOULS PROGRAM benefits the extremely poor in the Honduras. Gently worn shoes will be collected and then shipped to Honduras, where recipients will learn to clean, repair and sell the shoes. Each pair of shoes results in a profit of $7-$8 which can feed a family there for about 4 days. The drive continues through April 7. Containers are in the back of each church. PLEASE bundle each pair with a rubber band or tie together. NO shoe boxes, please. Complete and enclose the form below with your donated shoes to receive a receipt which can be used for a tax deduction. Thank you in advance for your generosity! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SOLES-4-SOULS PROGRAM Name Address Phone Email # Pairs Donated LENTEN ACTIVITIES IN OUR GROUPING When Everything Old is New Again: The Old Testament and the Paschal Mystery by Fr. Mike Ackerman, Sunday, April 14, following the 11am Mass, at Sacred Heart Hall, 1600 Brinton Road. Suggested donation of $8 is asked to cover the cost of the stuffed shells & sautéed broccoli lunch, catered by Good Fella s, that can be paid at the door on April 14. RSVP by Noon on Mon., April 8th by emailing lcaprra@saintmauriceparish.org or call the Parish Center Office at 412-271-0809. MEAGER MEAL-Good Friday, April 19 Approximately 2:00 p.m. Word of God Parish Center Join us for a Meager Meal to help us make the Lenten Pilgrimage together. Meager Meal is a light supper of homemade soup and bread. A simple inspiration to help us understand how the poor live. FOOD for the SOUL 1:00 p.m. Passion of the Lord Service - Church FOOD for the BODY - following at Parish Center SOUP, BREAD & FELLOWSHIP Good Will Offering Benefits the Ladies of Charity s work for the poor. Bishop Barron s Series The Mass, Sundays, through April 7, April 28, St. Maurice Parish Center following 10am Mass; and Wednesdays through April 17, Sacred Heart Parish Hall following the 9:30am daily Mass. For info. call Cheryl Kirkland, 412-351-6710. Listening to the voice of God: Entering more deeply into prayer A Lenten Series with Fr. Mohler, 7pm. Last session is Thurs., April 11, Struggles in Prayer, Parish Hall, Madonna. No fee or sign-up. MUSIC NOTES: Mark your Calendars for two special Lenten Events: The Good Shepherd Ringers will present Musical Meditations on the Stations of the Cross on Palm Sunday, April 14 at 7:00pm at St. Maurice. Readings from the Passion Narrative are interwoven with beautiful arrangements of Lenten music in this prayerful service, presented by the dedicated young musicians from Good Shepherd, under the direction of Kelly Thompson. The St. Maurice Choir will present Tenebrae: A Service of Shadows on Good Friday, April 19 at 7:00pm at St. Maurice. The choir will be joined by the Radiant String Quartet for this powerful service of scripture, prayer and song.