May 20, 2012 Seventh Sunday of Easter St. Catherine of Siena R.C. Parish 199 McGovern Boulevard Crescent, PA 15046 MASS SCHEDULE Daily Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ~ 8:30 AM (No Wednesday 8:30 AM Mass) Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 P.M. Sunday Morning: 9:00 A.M., 11:30 A.M. Holy Days as Scheduled See inside for Daily, Holiday and Special Events PARISH CLERGY Fr. Lou Vallone... Fr. Robert Zajdel TELEPHONE NUMBERS & EMAIL ADDRESSES Parish Office... 724-457-7026 Fax... 724-457-3292 Sue Tranter, CCD Director... 412-327-3337 Jennifer Persuitte-Organist... 412-596-8511 John Galzarano, Maintenance... 724-457-7026 Mary Ann Jones, Bookkeeper... 412-771-5646 Jennifer Persuitte, Parish Secretary... 724-457-7026 (Bulletin submission deadline is Tuesday at noon. Please put submissions in writing.) SACRAMENTS CONFESSIONS: Saturdays: 3:15 P.M. to 3:45P.M. & 5:00 PM; also by appointment BAPTISM: WEDDINGS: By Appointment. Call the Parish Office 6 months in advance of the prospective date. Marriage Classes Required. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: After every Mass (please ask the priest) and by request. PARISH E-MAIL ADDRESS: scatparish@verizon.net scatpastor@verizon.net scatccd@verizon.net PARISH WEB-SITE: www.scatparish.com Parish Email Father Vallone Email Sue Tranter, CCD Director PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday, through Thursday Friday: 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 PM 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS IN RESESS FOR THE SUMMER Mission Statement We of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, have a commitment to meeting the spiritual needs of our members and community by building a strong bond through worship. It is in mutual understanding and commitment to our baptismal call that we will grow in faith bringing Christ s love and peace to those we encounter. In this we also commit ourselves to the Catholic Church s Mission of Evangelization.
St. Catherine of Siena Parish SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Saturday May 19th 4:00 PM Helen Zernick (Daughter, Marion & (Granddaughter, Jennifer) Sunday May 20th 9:00 AM Ricky Bittner, (Mom, Dad, & Ray) 11:30 AM Lisa Hoffmaster Kriger (Antoinette Garuccio & William Murphy) Monday May 21st 8:30 AM Joe Valentic (Family) Tuesday May 22nd 8:00 AM Rosary 8:30 AM Fernando & Joanna Lepore (Sister-in-Law, Carolina ) Thursday May 24th 8:30 AM Jerry Conner Birthday Remembrance (Wife, Chris) Friday May 25th 8:30 PM Edward Muzik (Jim & Kathy Wagler) Saturday May 26th 4:00 PM Anthony Hlesta (Daughter, Janet & Tom Gaona Family) Sunday May 27th 9:00 AM Rita Shively (Dolores Lenhart) 11:30 AM Mildred Handlovitch (Earl & Kathy Foster) NEIGHBORING CHURCHES WEDNESDAY MORNING MASSES Our Lady of Fatima in Hopewell Twp. 9:00 AM St. James in Sewickley 6:45 AM & 9:00 AM St. Titus in Aliquippa 7:00 AM St. Margaret Mary 8:30 AM Good Samaritan M, T, TH, 8:00 AM Wednesday, 6:30 PM Crescent, PA PRAYER REQUESTS: In your kindness will you please pray for the following : Sue Sir, Jennifer Trone, Ralph & Norma Lise, Jim & Gengi, Mary S., Yolanda T., Eddie S., The Oaks Family, Frank Hribar, Baby Jimmy, Gilbert DiCenzo, Mary Ross, Peggy Ross, Emily Whitehead, Nina Petrosina, Peggy Ross, Zachary Henry & Family, Irene & Jerry Schneider, Antonio DeMatteis, Bill Murphy, Betty A., Lenore Hoovler, Helen Dixon, Nick Ranieri, Mary, Ryan, Rosemarie, Harry Bittner Please Note: Prayer intentions will only be published for a 2 week period. If you wish to fill out another intention slip after that time, you are more than welcome to do so, but the list will be updated every week and, again, each intention slip will only be printed for 2 weeks. Thank you. SECOND COLLECTION This weekend, May 19th and 20th, 2012, there will be a second collection taken up to support Catholic Relief Services and for Aid for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and Africa. This is an important opportunity to express Christian compassion and generosity. Funding from this collection provides the foundation of support for the work of six major Catholic agencies working on international relief and development, immigration services and resettlement, advocacy for the poor, peace, reconciliation and justice. Thank you in advance for your consideration and generosity to this very worthy fund. CCD NEWS For their Lenten Project, the 7th and 8th Grade CCD classes collected and recycled aluminum beverage cans. They voted to have Catholic Charities be the recipient of the money they received. A check for $64.01 was given to Catholic Charities on their behalf. In this way, they accomplished two of their goals: helping to keep the environment clean and donating to a worthy caus44e. Good work boys and girls! St. Catherine of Siena Parish - Crescent, PA 15046
Seventh Sunday of Easter May 20, 2012 DEFECTIVE PENS??? Some of the pens that we handed out to the mothers on Mother s day may be defective. We are sorry for the inconvenience. IF you have a pen that isn t working, please bring it to the office for a replacement or see Father before or after Mass. Thank you for your patience in this matter. PICTURES AVAILABLE The First Communion portraits are available for pickup in the church office. You may come during the week or after any Mass. Please see Jennifer at the organ if you choose to pickup on the weekend.. Thank you. CEMETERY SERVICES ON MEMORIAL DAY Two Memorial Day Services are scheduled for Resurrection Cemetery in Moon Township. The first will be Sunday, May 27th at 11:20AM and the second will be on Monday, May 28th at 9:30AM A service will also be held at Holy Souls Cemetery in Robinson Township on Monday, May 28th at 8:40AM. For more information, please call the cemetery office at 724-695-2999. All are welcome to attend. DIAPER DRIVE The annual Diaper Drive will be conducted the entire month of May. Anyone wishing to make a donation of diapers or baby goods can drop it in Siena Hall before or after any Mass or in the office during office hours (check front of the bulletin.) Monetary donations are also accepted but please do not leave them in the Hall. They can be dropped in the mail slot of the Parish house or given to Jennifer at any Mass. Please make checks payable to Catholic Charities. Thank you for your generosity to this very worthy cause. TELEVISION MASS WITH FR. LOU! On Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2012, the 6:00AM Mass shown on Comcast Channel 35 and Verizon Fios Channel 9 will be celebrated by Fr. Lou Vallone with the children s choir of St. Malachy School in attendance. Set your alarm clock for next Sunday, so you don t miss this celebration! CHILDREN S BULLETINS Parishioners, please remember to have your child take a copy of the weekly children s bulletin! There are activities that you can do together and make God a part of your life for more than one hour a week! READINGS FOR THE WEEK ROSARY MARCH A Rosary march will be sponsored by the St. Anthony Congregation TO- DAY, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 3:00PM at the St. Anthony Center, Erie Avenue, West Aliquippa, PA. The Rosary will be led by Rev. Paul Householder, Pastor of St. Titus Church in Aliquippa. Reception immediately following. Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 St. Catherine of Siena Parish - Crescent, PA 15046
St. Catherine of Siena Parish MAY 13, 2012 REGULAR OFFERTORY COLLECTION... (This is ordinary income from contributions for the general running of the parish. It is subject to a 17.6% tax to the diocese of Pittsburgh.) Weekend Attendance Crescent, PA May 13, 2012 4:00 PM Mass... 295 9:00 AM Mass... 245 11:30 AM Mass... 209 Total... 749 Parish Share Program PSP Assessment for 2012...$38,500.00 PSP Collected..... $26,562.00 Remaining on goal..$11,938.00 (This is the tax paid to the diocese. We must remit this entire amount to the diocese by December 31. Any surplus then remains in the parish, tax free.) Capital Improvements Goal $10,000.00 Contributions to Date.....$1478.00 Remaining on Goal $8,522.00 (Through your continued generosity, we have met and exceeded our previous goal. Thank you for your continued support of our parish needs. Our new goal has been announced and includes the carpeting and overhang.) Religious Education Assessment 2011 $19,650.00 Contributions to date...$ 8,629.00 Remaining on Goal...$11,021.00 (This is an assessment by, and remitted to, the diocese based on 10% of the gross parish income. Contributions to this fund are parish share exempt.) Special Collection (These collections are mandated by the diocese for specific purposes. These moneys are remitted in total to the diocese and are not taxed. BRINGING LOVED ONES HOME TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH People fall away from the faith for various reasons. You probably know more than one person who has stopped practicing their faith or left the Catholic Church altogether. Deacon Alexander Wroblicky, Diocesan Secretary for Evangelization and Social Concerns, will be at the Kohler Hall of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Hopewell Township from 1:30-3:00PM on Sunday, May 20th to present a reflection and lead a discussion in reaching out to loved ones who have fallen away or become inactive in their faith. Refreshments will be served. No registration or fee required. Please plan to join us. SINGLE, CATHOLIC WOMEN The Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill invite single, Catholic women ages18 to 50 to Come and Serve with them June 24-28, 2012. Participants will have the opportunity to join the sisters outreach to the homeless, the marginalized, and the underserved people of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois. The women will have an opportunity to observe and learn the meaning of a life of service urged by the love of Christ in the tradition of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, foundress of the Sisters of Charity. The weekend will include opportunities for Eucharistic Liturgy, community prayer, a tour of the Chicago area, and interaction with the Sisters of Charity. For registration information, contact Sister Barbara Ann Smelko, SC at 773-205-1822, ext. 206 or barbaraannsmelko42@gmailcom (email)
Seventh Sunday of Easter May 20, 2012 ATTENTION CATHOLIC SINGLES Interested in joining an excellent Catholic singles organization? The Catholic Alumni club International is looking to expand into the Pittsburgh Diocese. We provide a group dedicated to social, cultural, civic and spiritual relationships in a Catholic setting. For more information, please check out www.caci.org on the web. Also, the Catholic Alumni Club International invites all Catholic singles to their annual convention in Charleston, SC July 22nd through July 28th. For more information go to http://caci.org/conv -natl.php or contact Don at donluebbering@fuse.net OUTDOOR MEN S RETREAT The Catholic Men's Fellowship of Pittsburgh and The King s Men of Philadelphia are sponsoring a retreat for men called Into the Wild at Raccoon Creek State Park from June 14 17, 2012. This experiential weekend features fishing, orienteering, outdoor cooking, archery, and faith presented in a masculine modality. No experience is necessary and space is limited. "Into the Wild" is excellent for single or married men as well as fathers and sons. More information is available at www.intothewildweekend.com or call Damian Wargo at 215-906-8878 or Jim Zern at 412-818-3226. A 15% discount is being given with the mention of this bulletin announcement. Financial aid is also available based on need. A Family Perspective...by Bud Ozar Jesus was worried about his disciples and he turned to prayer. No matter how much time we spend trying to guard and protect our children, each day they become less dependent on us and we must let go and let God. Prayer and parenting go together. Marriage Moments......by Susan Vogt God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him. (1Jn 4:16) Some people quibble over who is saved and who is worthy to be considered a Christian. Look for the love. Would others know you were a Christian without you telling them? Parenting Pointers...by Susan Vogt Rules: Our kids used to complain about our family rules (bedtimes, limits on TV and computer time, being home for dinner, etc.) A family doesn t need many rules but rules show you care and the ones you do have must be enforced consistently. This takes parental energy. Pray for strength. BACKYARD BARBECUE Providence Connections will hold its annual fundraising event, the 2012 Backyard Barbecue, to be held on June 15, 2012 at the John Heinz History Center (5:00 9:00pm). Raffle tickets are now on sale at $5/ticket or $20/book of five. Prizes are: 1 st -a pair of tickets for five Steeler home games; 2 nd -a $350 shopping spree and 3 rd -$200 cash. Please call 412.766.3860 x325 for tickets and more information. PARISH REGISTRATION We welcome all those who would like to become members of St. Catherine of Siena Parish community. To register as a parishioner, please complete the following information and return it to the Parish Office or drop it in the collection basket at Mass. If you need to update your parish info, use this form also. Name: Address: Telephone Number: Best Time to Reach you: New Address Change
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Seventh Sunday of Easter May 20, 2012 The Pastor s Corner ~ Fr. Lou Vallone A regularly scheduled Town Hall Meeting was held following the anticipated Mass for Ascension Thursday. Here are some of the issues discussed: 1. We are doing very well financially and in participation despite the closing of the Ambridge Bridge. My thanks to one and all for going out of your way to stay worshipping here. 2. First Communion was a great experience, even though we only had four children. There were no first graders in CCD, so there may not be a First Communion next year. The Holy Week ceremonies were wonderful, even though we had no one enter the Church at the Easter Vigil. No weddings have been scheduled so far this year at our Church. Somehow there is a discordance between the significantly increased number of participants at weekly Mass (we now regularly average over 700 per weekend) and the sparseness of sacramental celebrations. I need to meditate on that to see if I can find a reason. 3. We were audited for our compliance with the Protecting God's Children Program and were found to be on target. However, I still maintain that all adults ought to take the training, not just those required by policy. We will continue to advertise each time it is offered in our area and I still offer to pay any fees for anyone to take it. 4. We have the plans and the bid for an overhang to shelter the handicap door, but we haven't been able to obtain a building permit yet. We may have to wait on that project. We will have a bid for the carpeting in the sanctuary. We hope to schedule that after June 10. Also, we have been informed by the safety inspector that we must replace two of the entrances in the Church with doors that have panic bars on them, put lighted Exit signs over each door, and install an emergency lighting system. We will put those out for bid. We have the money to pay those bills from Parish Share overage, but as we get the costs, we will add them to our "Capital Improvements" goal in the bulletin. The money contributed in the monthly envelops will go to those projects, and we would be more than happy to accept any specific donations for them. 5. Some have noted that often our rotation of priests gets out of sync. Remember please that Fr. Bob and I are only half time at St. Catherine, half time at St. John of God. The number of priests continues to shrink and those of us left are getting older. I do also have other duties in my priesthood, including delivering the Good Leaders, Good Shepherds program of leadership training for priests. There are only 4 priest Learning Leaders in the country currently certified to lead the program, and it has now grown to be offered in more than 70 dioceses. I have committed to delivering about 6 times a year, and when I am away the schedule needs to be adjusted. Lest you think that I am cheating my parishes, I use what canon law affords me as days off and vacation days to do that, so it is my personal time not yours that I give to those programs. I have not had a personal vacation in several years, and my lungs are drying out from lack of SCUBA experience! Speaking of canon law, I do continue to teach it at the Law School at Duquesne University, but no longer do so in Rome. That program has been cancelled by the University. I will be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Canon Law from St. Paul University in Ottawa on June 2, having completed my studies this March. I can now add that to my two other Masters degrees but still won't get a raise! RETROUVAILLE: A LIFELINE FOR MARRIED COUPLES Retrouvaille offers help to couples experiencing trouble in their marriage. The weekend and post sessions focus on rebuilding marriage through better communication, listening, and understanding. Call today to begin the healing process beginning with a weekend on July 13, 2012. Contact Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434 or email 3041@retrouvaille.org. More information is available at www.helpourmarriage.com