October 9, 2016 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Aloysius Church Most Holy Name of Jesus Church St. Anthony Chapel Rev. James R. Orr, Pastor Rev. James W. Garvey, In Residence Deacon G. Gregory Jelinek, Permanent Deacon MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS CHURCH 1700 Harpster St. Pgh. PA 15212 Phone: 412-231-2994 Sunday: 7:30 am & 9:00 am ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH 3616 Mount Troy Rd. Pgh. PA 15212 Phone: 412-821-2351 Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am ST. ANTHONY CHAPEL Saturday Vigil: 6:00 pm 1704 Harpster St. Pgh. PA 15212 Mass Monday Friday: 8:30 am Novena to St. Anthony of Padua: Tuesday at 7:30 pm RECONCILIATION: Saturday at 3:15 pm at St. Aloysius Church and 7:00 pm at St. Anthony s Chapel or by appointment. BAPTISM: Held on 1st Sundays at 12:30 pm at St. Aloysius Church and on 2nd Sundays at 12:30 pm at Most Holy Name Church. Call office to schedule an appointment R.C.I.A.: This is the program for those who wish to become Catholic. Call the parish office for information. MARRIAGE: Beginning in 2016, weddings will be scheduled no later than 2:00 pm ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Available by appointment. Mission Statement of St. Aloysius & Most Holy Name Parishes St. Aloysius and Most Holy Name of Jesus parishes, while valuing the uniqueness of each parish community, commit to work together to proclaim the gospel of Christ and to welcome others to join in the life of the Church, to celebrate the sacramental life of the Catholic Church, to nourish the faith of our members, and to engage in serving the needs of others.
CLERGY Rev. James R. Orr, Pastor.ext. 5 Rev. James Garvey, In Residence...ext. 6 Gregory Jelinek, Deacon 412-231-6949 Deacon Greg s email: snsm811@verizon.net MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH Phone...412-231-2994 Fax 412-231-7180 Website...mostholynameofjesusparish15212.org Email..mostholyname@hotmail.com Becky Hurst, Administrative Assistant....ext. 2 ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH Phone...412-821-2351 Fax...412-821-6480 Website.saintaloysiuspittsburgh.org Email. staloysius.church@verizon.net Jim Gottermeyer, Administrative Assistant.ext. 4 Claire Sigmund, Rummage House...412-821-1189 CCD DIRECTOR Mary Ann Dank MUSIC MINISTRY Ken Gerst Carol Ann Spehar CHARITABLE OUTREACH IN OUR PARISHES St. Vincent de Paul Society...ext. 8 Ladies of Charity..ext. 0 Catholic Community Food Bank..ext. 0 ST. ANTHONY S CHAPEL Website..saintanthonyschapel.org Email.saintanthonychairperson@gmail.com Chapel Hours: 1-4 pm Every day EXCEPT Fridays & Holidays To schedule a tour of 10 or more during times not open, please call the Chapel Shop Carole Brueckner, Chairperson. 412-999-4401 Margie Hoffield, Chapel Shop.412-323-9504 Liturgical Schedule: October 8 16 Saturday, October 8 Vigil: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM Joseph & Anna DelFabro (Tom & Joanna) STA 6:00PM Deceased Vrane Family CHP (Donna & Brownie) Sunday, October 9 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30AM Amy Paul (Special Ed CCD Friends) MHN 9:00AM William Keller / Birthday (Keller Family) MHN 11:00AM For the Parishes STA Monday, October 10 Columbus Day 8:30AM Marian Gramc (Bob & Phyllis Gramc) CHP Tuesday, October 11 St. John XXII 8:30AM Fred Weis (Zelis Family) CHP 7:30PM Novena to St. Anthony of Padua CHP Wednesday, October 12 Weekday 8:30AM David Matthew Laird / Birthday CHP (Family & Friends) Thursday, October 13 Weekday 8:30AM For our Grandparents (Bill & Helen Pope) CHP Friday, October 14 St. Callistus I 8:30AM Rod Yaich (Barbara) CHP Saturday, October 15 Vigil: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM 50th Anniversary: Tom & Kathy Forbeck STA 6:00PM Marie & Bill Werner (Donna & Brownie) CHP Sunday, October 16 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30AM For the Parishes MHN 9:00AM Robert Rausch (Family) MHN 11:00AM Shirley Scherling (Friends & Family) STA STA - Saint Aloysius Church MHN - Most Holy Name of Jesus Church CHP - St. Anthony s Chapel Sanctuary Candles Interested in becoming Catholic? New class beginning soon, call 412-231-2994, ext. 0 for information. Diocesan Toll Free Number for Abuse Response: 1-888-808-1235 St. Aloysius In Loving Memory of The Niederst Family By Suzy Johns Most Holy Name For the Restoration of health for Melissa Kakos By Aunt Jan & Uncle Paul St. Anthony s Chapel In Loving Memory of Helen T. Doyle By Family
Mass Requests for Concelebration Our Concelebrated Mass Intention List is getting low. Each weekday morning, two Priests offer Mass at St. Anthony s Chapel. One offers the scheduled intention, and one takes an intention from the extra Mass intention list. Once the concelebrated Mass is offered, the list is put into the bulletin on the first weekend of each month. Our Mass Intention list for concelebration is becoming depleted. Our prayers for the dead help our loved ones work through their experience of Purgatory. The Mass is the best prayer for this. Masses may also be offered for the living for special intentions or as a Spiritual Bouquet for their benefit as God sees best. To request a Mass, simply email mostholyname@hotmail.com or call Becky at 412-231-2994, ext. 0 with your intention and the month desired. The usual offering is $10.00 and checks made payable to Most Holy Name Parish. Mass Intentions Honored The following Mass Intentions were said by Fr. James Garvey in St. Anthony s Chapel in September. Mary Zollner By Family Bernie Lunardi By Food Bank Volunteers Aileen Nguyen By Family Paul Nguyen By Family Brud Chraska By Ushers Brud Chraska By Family & Friends Ralph Stockman By Jack Stockman Kevin Hurley By Karen & Rick Sestric Kathy Kamats By John & Maxine Louise Cooney By John & Maxine George Trauner By Martin & Mia Ramaeckers For Molly Fichter s 75th birthday By Denny & Yvonne Richard Pfeil By Dolores Kienast & Family Mrs. Marie Knorr By Pavlis Family David Grabb By Wife & Children Deceased McCall Family By Phil & John John Kruppa By Brian & Rhonda Gogal Alma Woolley By Don & Kim Giger Clarence Reiner By Hidden Treasures Volunteers (2) Holy Souls By Miguel Mass Attendance October 1 & 2 Saturday: 240 Sunday: 307 Total attendance at both churches: 547 GOSPEL MEDITATION 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time "Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine?" Jesus had worked a miracle of healing for ten people afflicted with leprosy. They had cried out for him to have pity on them, and he did. But only one member of this group took the time to return to Jesus, fall at his feet, and thank him. Why? Perhaps some were so busy rejoicing that they forgot to give thanks. Perhaps others thought they deserved to be healed and thus did not think in terms of gratitude for the miracle. Maybe some in the group weren't sure that the healing was going to last. Or, possibly, some of them were just selfish and lazy. Whatever the case, Jesus affirms the one man who does the right thing: "Stand up and go; your faith has saved you." Jesus thus establishes this Samaritan man as our example. We too are to glorify "God in a loud voice" for all that he has done for us. So, what exactly has God done for us? What are the miracles in our lives that we have failed to notice, to believe, or to appreciate? Undoubtedly the answers will be different for everyone, with one main exception: we are all called to give thanks for the gift of life, of course. This is the first miracle God worked on our behalf! Bringing us into existence to live and love is a gift we might tend to take for granted. But surely, we can be thankful for more. We would all do well to reflect on the multitude of God's gifts in our lives. Sometimes we have to pause long enough to think and recognize those things we should be grateful for. But a little effort in this regard is well worth it to avoid being like the ungrateful lepers. Instead, may we be the ones who give thanks where thanks is due. St. Anthony Chapel & The Year of Mercy Saint Anthony Chapel is one of two places in the Diocese of Pittsburgh where one may gain the privilege of The Holy Year of Mercy Plenary Indulgence; the other is St. Paul Cathedral. A detailed pamphlet is available at the Chapel that outlines the conditions for gaining the Holy Year Indulgence. For more information, please visit www.saintanthonyschapel.org
Religious Education Schedule Class time: 10:15 11:35 am Sunday, October 9 - Regular Class Sunday, October 16 - Regular Class Sunday, October 23 - Regular Class Sunday, October 30 - Regular Class WOMEN AND MEN SHARING FAITH AND HOPE Our next session is Monday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Most Holy Name. Please read Chapters 21, 22, 23, and 24 of Rediscover Jesus by Matthew Kelly. All are welcome. Come join us- --we have extra copies of the book. Ladies of Charity Our next meeting is WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH at 7:00 p.m. at ST. ALOYSIUS ADMINI- STRATION BUILDING. Please mark your calendars for that date and also for our visit to St. Mary s Courtyard in Sharpsburg to celebrate Oktoberfest on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12th at 2:00 p.m. We will have accordion music and soft pretzels for the residents. Catholic Community Food Bank The Catholic Community Food Bank continues to serve the needs of those in our community. The 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am to noon, will be the designated day for distributions. Tuesday, October 18th is the next distribution date. Please note that if you would like to make a monetary donation to the food bank, your check must be made out to The Catholic Community Food Bank of Troy Hill. Catholics Care. Catholics Vote. Form your conscience. In their statement on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the U.S. Catholic bishops urge Catholics to form their consciences through being open to truth, studying Scripture and Church teaching, examining facts and background information, and prayerful r e f l e c t i o n ( n o. 1 8 ). V i s i t www.faithfulcitizenship.org to learn about the steps you can take to form your conscience, watch videos and access other great resources on conscience formation for faithful citizens. Parish Mission with Fr Donald Ware Saturday and Sunday October 29 and 30 As we approach the end of the Holy Year of Mercy, it's a good time to reflect back: how we showed God's mercy to others, the ways in which we need His mercy every day. On the weekend of October 29 and 30th, Fr. Ware will preach at Masses at Most Holy Name Church and St Aloysius Church, on the subject of Jesus: The Mercy of God. Fr. Ware is an excellent speaker from the Passionist Fathers of St Paul of the Cross Monastery, South Side. Directly after 11AM Mass on Sunday, at St. Aloysius, he will open the Rite of Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration. We will have silent adoration until 3PM. At that time, Fr. Ware will give his main talk on Growing Our Prayer Life...How and Why, which will be 40 minutes in length. Benediction will follow. After the closing prayers, please join us in St. Aloysius Social Hall for some afternoon tea and light refreshments. Sitters Needed: Please see the sign up sheet in the churches for Sitters during Eucharist Adoration on October 30th. The practice of Eucharistic Adoration 67. With the Synod Assembly, therefore, I heartily recommend to the Church's pastors and to the People of God the practice of Eucharistic adoration, both individually and in community. (194) Great benefit would ensue from a suitable catechesis explaining the importance of this act of worship, which enables the faithful to experience the liturgical celebration more fully and more fruitfully. Wherever possible, it would be appropriate, especially in densely populated areas, to set aside specific churches or oratories for perpetual adoration. I also recommend that, in their catechetical training, and especially in their preparation for First Holy Communion, children be taught the meaning and the beauty of spending time with Jesus, and helped to cultivate a sense of awe before his presence in the Eucharist.
Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish Parish Calendar Oct. 8 & 9-2nd Collection - Parish Share Campaign Sun. Oct. 9 - Lyceum General Meeting - 7:30 pm Mon. Oct. 10 - Women & Men Sharing Faith Meeting 7:00 pm held at Most Holy Name School Tues. Oct. 11 - Choir Practice - 7:00 pm Wed. Oct. 12 - Ladies of Charity Meeting - 7:00 pm Held at St. Aloysius Administration Center Thurs. Oct. 13 - Church Cleaners - after Mass Sat. Oct. 15 - Special Ed CCD - 10:00-11:30 am - SH Memorabilia Wanted A meeting was recently held at Most Holy Name Parish to discuss the upcoming celebration of 150 Years as a Parish. Plans were made to begin a year long celebration beginning in June 2017. We are asking for memorabilia that you may have from the Parish. Weather you have pictures or other forms of memorabilia, we would like to hear from you. Please call the rectory at 412-231-2994, ext. 0. Thank you. Holiday Gift Card Sale Most Holy Name Parish will have Giant Eagle Gift Cards available for purchase, beginning on October 12th. The cards are in the amounts of $25 and $50. We hope that you consider buying the gift cards for your Thanksgiving holiday cooking, all while supporting a fundraiser for the parish. We will hold a Holiday Gift Card Sale from now until mid-december. The order forms will be inserted in the bulletin and can be found in the back of Church, beginning next weekend. For your convenience, you may download the order from our website, and can also be emailed to you. These cards make great gifts for all! Reminder If the Mass Intention is for your family member, and you wish to take up the gifts, please tell one of the Ushers so they can adjust accordingly to accommodate you. Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish Offertory Collections October 1 & 2 Offertory $3,985.00 Maintenance $958.00 Parish Share $330.00 Food Bank $194.00 St. Vincent de Paul $15.00 World Missions $15.00 The Enjoy Coupon Book is Here! Most Holy Name Parish has the 2017 Enjoy Coupon Book this season. Books are $30 each. If you would like a preview of the offers in this book, visit www.enjoycouponbook.com November Oldies Dance Tickets are now available for the Fall Oldies Dance on Saturday, November 5th. The tickets are $10 per person (Advanced tickets). DJ Ron Hopkinson will be spinning those great oldies from the 50 s, 60 s and 70 s. For reserved seating, purchase your tickets and then call Pat at 412-323-1062 after 5 pm. The kitchen will serve Fresh baked silverstar, low salt Ham Sandwiches served on fresh bread with potato chips and a pickle for $5. Also, available are hot dogs, hot pretzels, nachos, chips and pretzels. Miller lite & Coors Light beer, wine, pop, mixers and water will be available for purchase. BYOB. Dancing is from 7:30-11:00 pm; Doors open at 6:30 pm. For tickets, stop by the Parish or The Attic Record Store in Millvale. Questions? Call the parish office at 412-231-2994, ext. 0. For mail orders, please send your check (Made payable to Most Holy Name Church) and please include your phone number. Hidden Treasures Donations Donations for the monthly sale can be dropped off Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm at the back of the convent building. NO computers, T.V s or textbooks please. Parish Consultation Sessions for On Mission for the Church Alive! Begin soon The meetings for our parish will be held on November 17th at 7:00 pm at Most Holy Name Church. Parish Consultation Sessions for Vicariate 4 begin this week; those for Vicariate 3 start October 19 th, parish sessions in Vicariate 2 begin November 3 rd, and in Vicariate 1 parish sessions begin November 16 th. Your attendance and feedback are critical to the success of this diocesanwide planning initiative and the future of the Church of Pittsburgh. Please plan to attend one of the two sessions, and pray for the continued guidance of the Holy Spirit. After our parish meetings are held, the draft models will be available at On- MissionChurchAlive.org.
St. Aloysius Parish Parish Calendar Mon. Oct. 10 - Meadows Casino Trip Mon. Oct. 10 - Women & Men Sharing Faith Meeting 7:00 pm held at Most Holy Name School Tues. Oct. 11 - Activities Meeting - 7:00 pm Wed. Oct. 12 - Ladies of Charity Meeting - 7:00 pm Fri. Oct. 14 - Children s Reading Program - Noon In the Social Hall Meadows Casino Trip The next trip to the Meadow s Casino is on Monday, October 10th. The cost is $20 and you will get back $20 in free play and $5 in food. The bus will leave St. Aloysius at 9:30 am and then pick up at WesBanko (formerly ESB Bank) in Troy Hill. The bus leaves the casino at 3:30 pm to return. Please call Carol Fulton at 412-931-8469. ST. ALOYSIUS ACTIVITY MEETING A meeting to discuss activities for 2017 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building. All are welcome to attend. Please bring a list of your activities and the dates for the 2017 calendar. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please put a list of your activities and dates into an envelope and drop it in the collection basket to the attention of Donna Bodnar. Thank you! Upcoming Hoagie Sale November 12 & 13: Look for the order forms in the October 22nd & 23rd bulletin. Please remember to turn in your forms as soon as possible. For more information, contact Suzy Johns at 412-821-2404. St. Aloysius Parish Offertory Collection October 1 & 2 Offertory $2,026.00 Parish Share $50.00 Maintenance $170.00 Food Bank $25.00 RUMMAGE SALE St. Aloysius Rummage House 3610 Mount Troy Rd. 15212 Saturday, October 22nd 8:00 am - 2:00 pm & Sunday, October 23rd 12:30-3:30 pm 50% OFF (most items) SALE Rummage Sale Bakery Wanted We need bakers with last names that begin with A Z to bake goodies for this sale. They can be dropped off on Friday night or early Saturday morning. Parish Consultation Sessions for On Mission for the Church Alive! Begin soon The meetings for our parish will be held on November 21st at 7:00 pm at St. Aloysius Church. Parish Consultation Sessions for Vicariate 4 begin this week; those for Vicariate 3 start October 19 th, parish sessions in Vicariate 2 begin November 3 rd, and in Vicariate 1 parish sessions begin November 16 th. Your attendance and feedback are critical to the success of this diocesanwide planning initiative and the future of the Church of Pittsburgh. Please plan to attend one of the two sessions, and pray for the continued guidance of the Holy Spirit. After our parish meetings are held, the draft models will be available at On- MissionChurchAlive.org