Saint Januarius Church 1450 RENTON ROAD PITTSBURGH, PA 15239 Phone: 412-793-4439 Fax: 412-793-7135 Church Hall: 412-793-9788 Email: stjanplum@verizon.net Website: Saintjanuarius.org AUGUST 23, 2015 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PARISH STAFF & OTHER CONTACTS Pastor...Fr. Kenneth Sparks Church Secretary... Betsy Yaklich Pastoral Council President... Bud Joyce Pastoral Council President... Steve Bullick Finance Council President... Josephine Rock Women s Guild President... Arlene Miller C.C.D. Coordinator... Diana Bullick C.C.D. Coordinator... Helen Feledik Prayer Chain Contact... Tracy Zanaglio 412-793-8377 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday...4:00 PM Sunday... 10:00 AM Monday Friday... 8:00 AM CONFESSION Saturday: 3:30 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM Or by appointment. BAPTISM: By Appointment. MARRIAGE: Arrangements are to be made six months in advance. MISSION STATEMENT St. Januarius is a Roman Catholic community of faith focused on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. We are grateful to those who have built up St. Januarius to be a welcoming, active, and spiritual parish. With the Eucharist and through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we strive to use the gifts and talents given to us by the Father to support the lives of parishioners at all age levels and stages of life. We also pledge to live our lives so that through our words and actions all may feel the presence of Jesus Christ in the world today.
Page 2 I want to thank each one of you for your prayers, cards and best wishes while I was in the hospital - they were greatly appreciated. Our annual Pork Roast Dinner will be held on Sunday, September 13. Extra raffle tickets are available in the church office. Reminder, there will be no morning Mass during the week of August 24-28 due to painting of the sanctuary. A suggestion was received: Dear Fr. Ken: My mind begins to wander during your homily. Is it possible for you to cut back on your time? Anonymous Dear Anonymous: You are allowed to let your mind wander. Fr. Ken FOOD FOR THOUGHT: What is the most important thing? Jesus. If we forge ahead with our own arrangements, with other things, with beautiful things but without Jesus, we make no headway, it does not work. Jesus is more important. ~Address, Vigil of Pentecost With the Ecclesial Movements, May 18, 2013 May God s perfect peace and love remain with you always! ~ Fr. Ken Sick and Homebound Please pray for the following: Kevin D. Audrey D Incau Helen Feledik William Griffith III Fredrick Heinz Sandy Keller Jacob Knighton Ursula Koontz Helen Kosnac Farah Marshal Donnalee McCloy Chuck McKinley Kathy Miller Patsy Montanaro Msgr. Ogrodowski Sandy Novak Phyllis Pierce Mary Pivik Kay Silvio Ida Sobr Phil Stango Jack Tolan George Walcutt Tom Woods Angie Zucco Elmer Zucco Please : We ask those who have requested prayers to give us another update call when your loved one is better. MEETINGS COMING UP Overeaters Anonymous - Tuesday, August 25 Contact Sherry @ 412-795-4897 All meetings are held at 7:00 pm in the Church Hall. REST IN PEACE Lord, grant eternal rest to the soul of the dearly departed, especially David Jarrett Zik, son of David (Mary Ellen) Zik and Donna Stone (Raymond) Richards.
Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 23, 2015 C C D O R N E R SUPPLY REQUEST As we prepare for our upcoming CCD school year, we would like to request a few items: -googly eyes -dry erase markers/erasers -Elmer s Glue -skinny and fat markers -paper clips -pencil top erasers -gum bands -stapler -staple remover -staples -glitter -baggies (all sizes) -poster board (any color) If you can help with any of these items, it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much! CHECK it out!!!!! Coming soon! A new lender s Library in the Church Hall! Happy Birthday! We wish a very happy birthday to: Bianca DeMaria Makenna Leisifer CCD 2015-16 INFORMATION You are a gift from God! August 16 @11:00: REGISTRATION SUNDAY Sept. 13: CATECHETICAL SUNDAY Sept. 20 @ 8:45 AM: PARENT/CHILD MEETING FIRST DAY OF CCD We are currently seeking substitute teachers for our CCD Program. Ministry Schedule DATE ALTAR SERVERS LECTORS OFFERTORY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS MONEY COUNTERS SATURDAY AUGUST 22 Angela Valotta Marisa Valotta Rachel Valotta Mary Ann Kaiser Tom Jackson Jack George Cheryl George Patricia Demharter SUNDAY AUGUST 23 Denis Farabaugh Erik Farabaugh Danielle Farabaugh Alexandra Greenberg Connie Fiorina and Family Shirley DeLuca Carol Carabin George Carabin Connie Fiorina Jeannie Rabick Mary Ellen Zik Carol Kelly SATURDAY AUGUST 29 Maria Czura Marley Lewis David Lavrich M/M Joseph Barbieri Kathleen Specht Marie Pietropaolo Mary Kay Sneider SUNDAY August 30 Abby DiLonardo Alani DiLonardo Savino DiLonardo Robin Greenberg Helen K., Jim & Stephanie Hayes Karen Griffith Donna Flaherty Nancy Golubski Keith Trischen Anna Trischen Marie Pietropaolo Peg Reynolds
Mass Intentions Saturday, August 22 - Sunday August 30 SATURDAY Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8/22 4 PM Gloria Jozwiak - Tom Jackson SUNDAY - Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time 08/23 10 AM Robert Womeldorf - Connie Fiorina & Family MONDAY - St. Bartholomew 08/24 8 AM For those in Purgatory, especially those that have died an unexpected death - Papciak Family TUESDAY - Weekday 08/25 8 AM Michael Alan Borish - St. Januarius Parish WEDNESDAY - Weekday 08/26 8 AM Evelyn Andrasko - Helen Gleason THURSDAY - St. Monica 08/27 8 AM Living and Deceased Members of the Papciak, Blodgett, Anzlovar & Benton Families - Papciak Family FRIDAY - St. Augustine 08/28 8 AM Michael & Mary Nemcik - George & Mary Pivik SATURDAY The Passion of St. John the Baptist 08/29 4 PM Gregory Distilo - Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Barbieri SUNDAY - Twenty First Sunday In Ordinary Time 08/30 10 AM Rudy Kosnac - Helen K, Jim and Stephanie Hayes We reserve the right to make unavoidable changes in the Mass schedule. Weekly Collection - August 16 Collection Amount Offertory $ 1,800 Monthly $ 25 Second Collection $ 320 PSP received 2015 $15,235 Please remember St. Januarius in your will. Readings for the Week of August 23 Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-69 Monday: Rv 21:9b-14/Jn 1:45-51 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8/Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13/Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13/Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8/Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11/Mk 6:17-29 Saints and Special Observances Monday: St. Bartholomew - All that is known of him with certainty is that he is mentioned in the synoptic gospels and Acts as one of the twelve apostles. His name, a patronymic, means "son of Tolomai" and scholars believe he is the same as Nathanael mentioned in John, who says he is from Cana and that Jesus called him an "Israelite...incapable of deceit." The Roman Martyrology says he preached in India and Greater Armenia, where he was flayed and beheaded by King Astyages. Tradition has the place as Abanopolis on the west coast of the Caspian Sea and that he also preached in Mesopotamia, Persia, and Egypt. The Gospel of Bartholomew is apochryphal and was condemned in the decree of Pseudo-Gelasius. Tuesday: St. Louis - Louis was strong-willed, strongminded. His word was trusted utterly, and his courage in action was remarkable. What is most remarkable was his sense of respect for anyone with whom he dealt, especially the humble folk of the Lord. To care for his people he built cathedrals, churches, libraries, hospitals and orphanages. Patron Saint of: Barbers & Grooms ; St. Joseph Calasanz - Devoted his life to the education of deprived children. In 1617 he and his assistants formed the Clerks Regular of the Religious Schools (the first priests to teach in elementary schools). Emphasizing love, not fear, Joseph wrote, If from the first a child is instructed in religion and letters, it can be reasonably hoped that his life will be happy. Thursday: St. Monica - Thru the power of prayer and patience, she converted her pagan husband and mother-in -law to the Catholic faith. Her two daughters entered the religious life, but she prayed for 17 years for her son to change from his life of sin. She is the patron saint of alcoholics, wives and abused victims. Friday: St. Augustine - Founder of religious priests, and one of the greatest saints that ever lived. He overcame strong heresies, practiced great poverty and supported the poor. Patron saint of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, His complete turnaround and conversion has been an inspiration to many who struggle with a particular vice or habit they long to break Saturday: The Passion of St. John the Baptist - He spoke the truth with great courage in calling others to a true change of heart, and to embrace the ways of God. He did this not only by preaching but also by example. He fasted in the desert, and prepared the way for Jesus. He had such a great courage, that he wasn t fearful of speaking out about the immoral activities of his day. This was the reasoning that led to his death, but he continued. We can learn a lot from his life. We too, can embrace the ways of God and speak out of the immorality of our day, and with the help of St. John the Baptist; we can prepare the way for Jesus to those around us.
Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 23, 2015 Around Our District 29th ANNUAL BENEFIT LUNCHEON FOR THE SEMI- NARIANS OF THE PITTSBURGH DIOCESE Saturday, September 12, 2015 at St Paul's Seminary -O'Connor Hall, 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh 15205. Luncheon, Chinese Auction, Raffles and Bake Sale. Doors open at 10:00 am for early-bird players (cards or board games). Lunch will be served at 12:00 pm. Choice of entree: Chicken Marsala, Crab Cakes, Penne Pasta. Donation is $30. Reservations due by August 28, 2015. Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Pittsburgh Diocesan Committee. For reservations or additional information, please contact: Johanna Leonard 412-231-0931 or Laraine McGinnis 724-263-2161 MARK YOUR CALENDARS - September 13th is our annual Pork Roast Dinner. Come enjoy a wonderful meal with friends and family. Menu to include roast pork, mashed potatoes/gravy; sauerkraut, green beans; applesauce, desert and beverages. There will also be raffle tickets, a bake sale, 50/50 and the Chinese auction. BINGO!! - Our Lady of Joy is sponsoring Football Fever Bingo, Saturday, September 19th from 7:15 pm to 10 pm in the Fr. Marchukonis Hall. Ticket price $20.00 and one non-perishable food item for the Plum Food Pantry. Price includes 6 cards, 15- $25 games, 1 Jackpot game, 3 specials and neighbor bingo. Jackpot will be $1000 in 50 numbers and consolation prize will be $500. Tickets will be on sale at the door. Diocesan News PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF FRANCE - Sponsored by St. Bernadette Parish in Monroeville from Nov. 4-11, 2015. With Pastor Anthony Gargotta serving as Spiritual Director, the pilgrimage stops will include Lourdes, the parish s patron saint, Avignon (The Palace of the Popes), Ars (St. John Vianney Basilica of Ars), Nevers (Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal St. Catherine Laboure), and Paris( multiple sites). For more information, the St. Bernadette website has a link to the brochure/registration information. Our website is www.stbrnadet.org or call the Parish Office @ 412-373- 0050 and ask for Rege Reinersmann. GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION - The Diocese of Pittsburgh is once again planning its annual Golden Wedding Celebration for couples who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2015. This year s event will begin with Mass at St. Paul Cathedral on Sunday, October 11, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. Bishop Zubik will be the main celebrant. A reception will follow in the lower hall at the Cathedral. Cathedral and Hall are both accessible. CATHOLIC CRUISE TO CARIBBEAN - Come and sail away on a 7-night Catholic Caribbean Cruise (Priest to be Assigned by the Apostleship of Seas of the USA), September 27-October4, 2015 on Carnival Dream out of New Orleans, LA. Ports of call: Mahogany Bay (Isla Roatan), Belize (Belize), Cozumel (Mexico) and back to New Orleans, LA. Prices begin at $1,065 for two passengers. This includes al port fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of only $300 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785 or Doug@CatholicCruisesandTours.com fàa ]tçâtü âá ctü á{ Membership Form Name Address City Zip Phone CHECK ONE: New Registration Change of Address Moving out of Parish Want Envelopes PLEASE NOTE the new membership form in the bulletin. If you are thinking about joining our Parish Community of Faith OR there is new or changed information that should be of record, please complete the form and put it in the collection basket or send it to the Parish Office; we will be happy to contact you. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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