1 PASTORAL VICARIATE R EGION 2 NEWSLETTER DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH January 17, 2017 www.diopitt.org 1401 Hamilton Road PITTSBURGH, PA 15234 (412) 456-5645 (412) 882-0272 FAX e-mail:vicariate2@diopitt.org Dear Fathers, Deacons, LEMs and parish leaders in Vicariate Two, As we travel On Mission for the Church Alive! I urge you to pay close attention to your Cluster, Vicariate and District meeting dates. It is imperative to make a priority on your calendar, those meetings to which your presence/input is requested. Thank you for your efforts! FLC Dates to remember!!! Cross District Meeting Scheduled For Model Review with Neighboring Parishes (For Clergy, Staff member or On Mission Parish Team Member) January 18, 2017-1:00-2:00 p.m. Cardinals Great Hall at St Paul Seminary, Crafton Holy Angels, Hays; Holy Spirit, West Mifflin; Mary, Mother of the Church, Charleroi; Our Lady of the Valley, Donora; Saint Agnes, West Mifflin; Saint Bernard, Mount Lebanon; Saint Clare of Assisi, Clairton; Saint Damien of Molokai, Monongahela; Saint Francis of Assisi, Finleyville; Saint Isaac Jogues, Jefferson Hills; Saint Margaret of Scotland, Greentree; SS Simon and Jude, Scott Township; Saint Thomas a Becket, Jefferson Hills; Saint Winifred, Mount Lebanon; January 18, 2017-2:00-3:00 p.m Cardinals Great Hall at St Paul Seminary, Crafton. Good Shepherd, Braddock/Braddock Hills/East Pittsburgh; Holy Angels, Hays; North American Martyrs, Monroeville/Pitcairn; Our Lady of Joy, Holiday Park; Word of God, Rankin/Swissvale; St Bernadette, Monroeville; St Colman, Turtle Creek; St Januarius, Plum; St John Fisher, Churchill; St John the Baptist, Plum; St Maurice, Forest Hills; St Sylvester, Brentwood January 18, 2017-3:00-4:00 p.m Cardinals Great Hall at St Paul Seminary, Crafton. Holy Child, Bridgeville; Our Lady of Grace, Scott Township; St Anne, Castle Shannon; St Barbara, Bridgeville; St Benedict the Abbot, Peters Township; St Bernard, Mount Lebanon; St Elizabeth Ann Seton, Carnegie; St Elizabeth of Hungary, Pleasant Hills; St Francis of Assisi, Finleyville; St Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin, Whitehall; St Germaine, Bethel Park; St Isaac Jogues, Jefferson Hills; St Louise de Marillac, Upper Saint Clair; St Margaret of Scotland, Green Tree; SS Simon & Jude, Scott Township; St Sylvester, Brentwood; St Thomas More, Bethel Park; St Valentine, Bethel Park; St Winifred, Mount Lebanon January 18, 2017-4:00-5:00 p.m Cardinals Great Hall at St Paul Seminary, Crafton Holy Child, Bridgeville; Our Lady of Grace, Scott Township; St Barbara, Bridgeville; St Benedict the Abbot, Peters Township; St Elizabeth Ann Seton, Carnegie; St Francis of Assisi, Finleyville; St Isaac Jogues, Jefferson Hills; St Joan of Arc, South Park; St Louise de Marillac, Upper Saint Clair; St Margaret of Scotland, Green Tree; SS Simon & Jude, Scott Township St Thomas More, Bethel Park Please Advise Meetings: Petitions due to the Vicars office at minimum 3 days prior meeting, Fridays 1-3PM, January 20, February 3 & 17, March 10 & 24, 2017. Rite of Election at Saint Paul Cathedral: Group A: March 12, 2017: Vicariates 2 & 3 Mandated Reporter Trainings in Vicariate 2- Saint Benedict the Abbot: to host 2 live sessions Saturday, February 11 th from 2-5PM or Tuesday, February 21 st from 6-9PM- 120 Abington Drive, McMurray, PA 15317. Please visit the web site to check for other dates and to sign up; or call/ email Colleen (cmurin@diopitt.org) 4124-456-5633 http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0549a9ac2ca6f49-mandated
2 Cluster Meetings Spring 2017- All meeting are from 7-9PM (These meetings are for On Mission Parish Team members and Clergy) V2 D4 C10 Mon., Feb. 06, Corpus Christi Parish, McKeesport, Greta Stokes Tucker V2 D2 C5 Wed., Feb. 15, St. Valentine Parish, Bethel Park, Mary Anne Mason V2 D1 C1 Wed., Feb. 15, St. Maurice Parish, Forest Hills, Ellen Mady V2 D3 C7 Wed., Feb. 15, SS. Simon & Jude Parish, Scott Township, Lori Kusluch V2 D3 C9 Thu., Feb. 16, St. Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper St. Clair, Linda Ritzer V2 D5 C12 Tue., Feb. 21 St. Damien of Molokai, Monongahela, Edward Scheid V2 D2 C6 Wed., Feb. 22, St. Bernard Parish, Mount Lebanon, Linda Ritzer V2 D2 C4 Mon., Feb. 27, St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Parish, Edward Scheid V2 D3 C8 Mon., Feb.27, St. Barbara Parish, Bridgeville, Mary Anne Mason V2 D1 C2 Thurs., March 02, St. Bernadette Parish, Monroeville, Linda Ritzer V2 D5 C11 Thurs, March 02, St. Thomas à Becket Parish, Jefferson Hills, Ellen Mady V2 D1 C3 Tue., March 07, St. John the Baptist Parish, Plum, Lori Kusluch V2 D6 C13 Tue., March 07, St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Greta Stokes The Light is On for You LENT! Spring date is March 15, 2017 Spring Vicariate Meeting- Tuesday March 21, 2017, Saint Louise de Marillac Spring Convocation(Q&A)- Thursday, March 30, 2017- Registration 12:30 Convocation 1PM, Chrism Mass- April 13, 2017 Easter -April 16, 2017 Spring District Meetings All Meetings are from 7-9PM (These meetings are for On Mission Parish Team members and Clergy) Thursday, April 27, 2017 District 6, St. Rita (Munhall Gardens/Whitaker) Monday, May 1, 2017 District 2, St. Valentine (Bethel Park) Wednesday, May 3, 2017 District 1, North American Martyrs (Monroeville/Pitcairn) Monday, May 8, 2017 District 3, St. Margaret of Scotland (Green Tree) Tuesday, May 9, 2017 District 4, St. Angela Merici (White Oak) Thursday, May 11, 2017 District 5, Holy Spirit (West Mifflin) Clergy Day(Q&A)- June 7, 2017, Priesthood Ordinations -June 24, 2017 Fall Vicariate Meeting-Monday, August 28, 2017 Place to be determined Fall Convocation(Q&A)- October 16, 2017 Vicariate wide news! Secretariat for Leadership Development and Evangelization: The Joy of the Gospel, The Church Alive!, and The Church Evangelizing. Wednesdays from 10-3PM, February 22nd, March 1st, 15th, & 22 nd in the Vanyo Room at St. Paul Seminary. Fee: $ 120.00 per person (includes materials, assessment tool and meals) PLEASE NOTE: Scholarship monies are available to defray costs to $ 60.00 per person (Please inquire for scholarship and other information 412-456-3000 Ext 3501 or email cgiuffre@diopitt.org) Course outline for this four session series focused on developing Catholic leaders, diocesan and parish staff, and key volunteers, with key concepts, language, and skills on leadership are available upon request. Newman Connection: High school graduates are asked to stay connected by going to www.diopitt.org/newmanconnection and fill out the quick form. If you have any questions, please contact Gary W. Roney, Director 412-456-3140 or email groney@diopitt.org.
3 Happy Birthday to our January & February birthdays! January 7, Rev. Benedict Mwangi January 25, Deacon Kevin L. Lander Visiting Priest w/o Assignment Associate General Secretary January 8, Rev. William R. Terza January 27, Rev. John L. McKenna Saint Damien of Molokai Parish Saint Januarius Parish January 9, Rev. Francis J. Murhammer February 2, Deacon Victor P. Satter Saint Margaret Parish Saint Francis of Assisi Parish January 9, Rev. Michael S. Suslowicz February 3, Rev. James E. Seeger Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Diocesan Priest January 12, Rev. Richard A. Infante February 5, Rev. David J. Bonnar Our Lady of Grace Parish Saint Bernard Parish January 12, Deacon Robert J. Stein February 9, Very Rev. Mark A. Eckman Nativity and Saint Germaine Parish Clergy Department January 17, Rev. Miroslaus A. Wojcicki February 15, Rev. Joseph G. Luisi Queen of the Rosary Parish North American Martyrs January 22, Deacon William F. Strathmann, Jr. February 17, Rev. Kevin G. Poecking Saint Louise de Marillac Parish Saint John the Baptist Parish January 23, Rev. Vincent P. Velas February 28, Deacon Michael W. Kelly Saint Patrick Parish Saint Bernadette Parish DISTRICT 1 Parishes (St Bernadette, St Colman, Good Shepherd, St Januarius, St John the Baptist, St John Fisher, Madonna del Castello, Word of God, St Maurice, North American Martyrs, Our Lady of Joy) Elementary schools (East Catholic, Forest Hills; North American Martyrs, Monroeville; St Bernadette, Monroeville; St John the Baptist, Plum) St. Colman: Holy Hour and Exposition 4 th Monday of the month 6:30-7:30pm. Catholic Men's Fellowship 1 st & 3 rd Sat @9AM in cafeteria. Grief Sharing Group the 3 rd Thurs from 6:30-8:30PM in cafeteria. Honoring Your Body - Catholic Yoga Thurs 6:45pm Werthman Hall (church basement). Saint John The Baptist School: Catholic School's Week Opening Liturgy (11AM) followed by Preschool/School Open House until 2PM on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Reservations accepted for our 5th Annual St. John the Baptist Gala on February 25th at Edgewood Country Club. Tickets are $75. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the school at 412-793-0555. St John the Baptist: Garden Club Super Bowl Sunday Pizza and Hoagie Sale February 5 th. Pick up will be Sunday, February 5 th after all Sunday Masses in the annex. Orders due January 29 th. Any questions, please contact Marcy Colaizzi at 412-400-4590. Please make checks payable to St. John the Baptist Parish. 14 Italian & Turkey Subs or Pepperoni, White or Cheese Pizzas are al $7 each. North American Martyrs: Adoration 2 nd Mondays after 8AM Mass until Holy Hour at 7PM, dedicated to those battling substance abuse, concluding with Benediction. North American Martyrs School: Bingo Saturday, January 28 th in Deluca Hall. Doors open at 6PM, early bird bingo starts at 6:45 PM and regular bingo starts at 7PM. $20 ticket includes 6 cards for each 14 regular bingo games, win over $1,600 in cash prizes, also pull tab games and a 50/50 raffle. Hot foods, snacks, desserts are available for purchase (BYOB). Players must be 21 years of age or older. Please contact Vanda Raszewski to reserve tickets at 412-512-9863".
4 Saint Bernadette: Festival of Praise, 7pm Friday January 20 in the Church; Young Adults age 18-39, First Thursday of each month for ID 9:16 which is Mass, dinner, a live stream national talk and discussion and fellowship. Please RSVP at ID916 Pittsburgh East Facebook page. TMIY This Man is You Saturdays 7-8AM. Chris Cooley (412.496.8994), Bill White (412.913.4729), Chris Charmello (412.537.1693), or Santos Hernandez (412.427.2302); Knight at the Races to benefit KOC prolife work Friday, January 27, 7PM- $10 for dinner and $10 to name a horse, call 412-373-0050; Pro Life prayer, January 27, 11AM Rosary, Noon Mass for an end to abortion, 3PM Divine Mercy Chaplet and prayers. DISTRICT 2 Parishes (St Anne, St Bernard, St Elizabeth of Hungary, St Gabriel, St Germaine, Nativity, St Joan of Arc, St Sylvester, St Valentine, St Winifred), Elementary Schools (St Anne, Castle Shannon; St Bernard, Mount Lebanon; St Elizabeth, Pleasant Hills; St Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin, Whitehall; St Sylvester, Brentwood) Saint Anne: Catholic Schools week: Sun. Jan 3 rd - Sat Feb4th. Substance Abuse Ministry-Rosary for Recovery, Tues, Jan.17th, at 5:30pm, Mass at 6:30pm & Lunches for the hungry at 5:45 pm, in Harkins Hall. Making 150 bag lunches for the Red Door at St. Mary of Mercy Church, help is essential and appreciated. March for Life- 44th annual March for Life in Washington D.C. Friday, Jan 27 th 6AM Mass travel via a handicap accessible tour bus, 6:30AM-10:30PM. A light breakfast, bag lunch and beverages are provided, $35 per adult and $20 for a child 18 and under. Scholarships are available. Please consider sponsoring a rider. Please contact Kathy at 412-344-9690 for more information or to register! South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) Each week on Tuesdays, from 9-Noon, SHIM s Immigrant Services & Connections team will be in the Convent to help. For more information, please contact Michelle King, ISAC Service Coordinator, at 412-885-0284, ext. 345 or mking@shimcares.org Middle School Ministry: Sunday, January 22nd 1-3PM in the Youth Room- grades 6th-8th are invited to come and make Valentine s day cards for our military troops. The cards will be sent through the organization Hugs for Soldiers. Please RSVP by emailing Elise Wilson at ewilson@saintanneschool.org by January 19th. Hope to see you there! High School Ministry: Sunday, January 22nd 4-6PM in the youth room-spring semester kick off. Marriage Preparation: Parish Pre-Cana (Pre-Marriage) Program, Friday, March 3 & Saturday, March 4, 2017, call 412-531- 6954 to register, or for more information. Baptism Preparation Sunday, February 5th at 9:30am in the convent dining room, call 412-531-6954 to register, or for more information. Cub Scout Pack 350 Hoagie Sale: after Masses on January 21st and January 22nd. Hoagie fans will find the Scouts selling Italian, Turkey and Ham Hoagies for $7.00 this year. Nativity: 2017 Lottery Calendars Year-at-a-glance, 3-digit number assigned good for the entire year. The prize money breaks down as follows: 354 days @ $50/day; 9 holidays @ $100/day; Christmas Day & New Year s Day @ $150/day, Call the parish office @412-655-3000 for additional information. Sant Elizabeth of Hungary School: The 22 nd Annual St. Elizabeth March Into Spring Fashion Show is scheduled for March 19, 2017 at St. John s Cathedral Center in Munhall. Be sure to save this date so you can attend our wonderful fundraising event. Reservations will be taken beginning in January 2017. Saint Sylvester School: Catholic Schools Week Open House Sunday January 29 from Noon- 2:30PM, Families from parishes without schools are invited to join Saint Sylvester families touring classrooms and finding out about the Tuition Assistance Program available for 2017-2018. Registration has begun for the Preschool -8th grade program. Registrations Forms can be received by calling 412-882-9900.
5 St. Bernard: Bereavement Support Group Contact Tisha Bridges, Pastoral Associate and Licensed Professional Counselor at 412-440-2681 or email at tbridges2@stbpgh.org for more information. DISTRICT 3 Parishes (St Barbara, St Benedict the Abbot, St Elizabeth Ann Seton, Holy Child, St John Capistran, St Louise de Marillac, St Margaret of Scotland, Our Lady of Grace, Sts Simon and Jude, St Thomas More) Elementary Schools (Our Lady of Grace, Scott, Township; St Louise de Marillac, Upper St Clair; St Margaret of Scotland, Greentree; St Thomas More, Bethel Park) Our Lady of Grace School: Open House: On January 22, 2017, for all those interested in information about preschool 3 or 4 or in K- 8 th grade for the 2017-2018, from 1-3PM, the new LabLearner science lab, maker space and library media center has distinguished OLG as a Carnegie Science Center/Heinz Endowment STEMExcellence Partner. The principal, teachers, students and parents will be available to answer questions about the school s academic, athletic, extra-curricular, and financial aid programs. Information packets will also be available. Alternate Open Houses, are February 16 and March 16 from 6-8PM. Call 412-279-6611 or e-mail Diane Seybert, Director of Advancement, at dseybert@olgscott.net for more information. St. Elizabeth of Hungary: Monthly Bereavement Support Group every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Facilitator,Phillip M. Lavery, Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator Saint Benedict the Abbot: to host 2 live sessions of Mandated Reporter Trainings Saturday, February 11 th from 2-5PM or Tuesday, February 21 st from 6-9PM- 120 Abington Drive, McMurray, PA 15317. Please visit the web site to sign up; or call/ email Colleen (cmurin@diopitt.org) 4124-456-5633 http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0549a9ac2ca6f49-mandated Holy Child: Volunteers needed at Genesis Health Care (formerly Country Meadows Nursing Home) at the 1:45 PM Mass on Fridays. Call Esther Lippoli 412-220-2178 or Terry Yunker 412-257-1740 if you are willing to help. St. Thomas More Church: Fun & Food & Games Family Life Center Saturday, January 21, 6:30-10PM $25.00 per person (must be over 21) BYOB Dinner & Desserts 6:30 8PM Gaming, raffle baskets, silent auction, live auction, corn hole competition Tickets available at parish office St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Confession time geared toward families with children: there will be childcare and family fellowship available in our St. Maximilian Kolbe room and confession in the church from 11-Noon Saturday, January 28. For more information, call 412-276-1011, ext. 217. DISTRICT 4 Parishes (St Angela Merici, Corpus Christi, St Jude the Apostle, St Mark, St Michael, St Patrick, Queen of the Rosary, St Robert Bellarmine) Elementary School (Mary Of Nazareth, White Oak) High School (Serra Catholic, McKeesport) Queen of the Rosary: Midnight Mass Christmas Eve at Queen of the Rosary. Miraculous Medal of the Blessed Virgin Mary Novena Tuesdays 8AM Mass; Novena to St Joseph 1 st Wednesday of the month at 8AM Mass; Holy Hour: Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus- Chapel of Divine Mercy, Adoration Songs, Benediction 1 st Fridays of the month at 8AM Mass; Holy Rosary, the Litany and prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary followed by Mass 1 st Saturdays of the month; Novena to the Infant of Prague every Monday following 8AM mass. Saint Mark: Sunday, January 29, 2017 10-4PM NET retreat (National Evangelization Teams) Mass at 3PM The cost is $10, include drinks, snacks and lunch. For questions, information or to register, please contact Lori DiMarco at 412-678-6275 Ext 105.
6 St Robert Bellarmine & St Jude the Apostle: St Roberts Classmates from 8 th grade class of 1967, 50th Reunion is being planned for July 15, 2017. Contact Michelle Zollner Petrisko at 412-418-1807. Advent Celebration: Dec. 17. 4PM Mass, Potluck to Follow in Parish Center. March For Life Bus to Washington DC on January 27 sponsored by The Knights of Columbus for $45per seat. Deadline to register and pay: Jan. 15, 2017. Call Dave/Celeste Palcsey, 412-672-6222. Grief Support Group professional grief counselor Barbara Coyne. Open to people of all faith traditions; no registration or fee required. Prayer Chapel: Divine Mercy Devotions Rosary 2:40 on Fridays Jan 20 and 27 th ; Rachel's Vineyard Weekend, for men and women seeking healing from the wounds of abortion. Information: 412-352-5348 or email: toniafj1@comcast.net. Friday-Sunday January 20-22. St. Angela Merici: Patriotic Rosary, Sunday, January 22 @ 1PM. Join us in praying for our country on the anniversary of enactment of Roe v. Wade. Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary, meditations and song, followed by benediction. Mardi Gras Paczki Dance, Sunday, February 19, 3 7 PM. Fr. Drap Social Hall. Tickets $15.00 include all beverages and paczki donut. Ethnic foods available for purchase. Entertainment by Henny and the Versa J s polka band. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the parish, or online at www.stangelamericiparish.org. DISTRICT 5 Parishes (St Agnes, Holy Angels, Holy Spirit St Clare of Assisi, St Damien of Molokai, St Francis of Assisi, St Isaac Jogues, Mary Mother of the Church, Our Lady of the Valley, St Thomas a Becket,) Elementary School (St Agnes, West Mifflin; Madonna Catholic Regional, Mid Mon Valley) St. Agnes School: Call St. Agnes School 412-466-6238 to schedule a meeting and tour prior to registration for the 2017-18 school year for Pre 3-8th grade students Holy Angels: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 training- Call Celine Mitchell 724-482-2362 St Clare of Assisi: Study of the Acts of the Apostles. The Men s Bible Study Group meets once a month on Thursdays at 7PM and the Women s Study Group meets on Saturdays from Noon to 1:30PM. Please call the Parish Office at 412-233-7870 if you are interested in joining either group. All are welcome. DISTRICT 6 Parishes (Christ the Light of the World, St Joseph, Holy Trinity, St Maximilian Kolbe, Resurrection, St Rita, St Therese of Lisieux) Elementary School (St Therese of Lisieux, Munhall) Holy Spirit: What Catholics Really Believe, Adult Education meets the 2nd Sunday of each month from 9:30-10:45AM in the Assumption Room. St. Therese of Lisieux School: Accepting applications. Please contact Mr. Jon Cuniak at 412-462- 8163 for registration information St. Therese of Lisieux: March for Life with Father O Connor in Washington D.C. will be on Friday, January 27, 2017. The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a bus for the event. The cost per adult is $45.00 and for students $30.00. Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 AM at St. Therese and the bus will leave at 6:00 AM. Other stops include: At. Angela Merici and St. Robert Bellarmine. We will arrive back at St. Therese at 11:00 PM. Please contact Cindi at 412-462-8161 or cpiciafoco@sttherese.net to sign up. Seating is limited. Holy Land Pilgrimage with Fr. Terry O Connor February 7-16, 2017, for a full itinerary at 412-462-0546 or jbairtours@gmail.com; St. Rita: Lottery Calendar's for 2017 for sale. They are $30 and many numbers are still available! Please call Diane to purchase one. 412-885-8447 or dianewierzchowski@ymail.com