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 JANUARY 31, 2016 FOURTH 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. THE GREAT HYMN TO LOVE It is doubtful that Saint Paul, when he sat down to write what we now know as the thirteenth chapter of First Corinthians, knew that he was penning what was to become one of the keystones of Christian ethics. In this brief passage, he set down ideals about love that have held fast through the centuries. Sometimes we may think that because these are ideals to which we aspire, we are excused from them in our daily living. But what Paul was writing was a letter to his friends, providing them with some sound advice about what it meant--and still means--to live in love, day by day, as a follower of Christ. We find in his words to his friends a broadening of the great commands of Jesus to love God and neighbor. Today we hear what this love must look like in our own actions, and how it ought to guide our relationships with others. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
Page 2 Just a reminder regarding the weather, it is your right and responsibility to determine whether it is safe and/ or wise to travel when road conditions may be hazardous. Those who choose not to travel because of unsafe conditions are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass. This also holds true for those who are ill. Confirmation this year will be on March 15 at St. John the Baptist Parish. Our Confirmation students will also attend a retreat being held on Sunday, February 28 at SJB School. The Knights of Columbus will conducting it s sixth annual Rosary for Life series during the Lenten season. The Joyful Mysteries decade will be recited at a different parish each week, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Please see insert for a complete listing of dates and locations. Reminder, Ash Wednesday is February 10th. Let s hope Punxsutawney Phil doesn t see his shadow on Tuesday! May God s perfect peace and love remain with you always! ~ Fr. Ken Sick and Homebound Please pray for the following: MEETINGS COMING UP Overeaters Anonymous - Tuesday, Feb. 2 Contact Sherry @ 412-795-4897 Kevin D. Audrey D Incau Helen Feledik William Griffith III Fredrick Heinz Mary K. Heinz Sandy Keller Bob Karl 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 Pastoral Council - Monday, Feb 1 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 Thomas Leonard, father of Mary Ellen Zik. Please : We ask those who have requested prayers to give us another update call when your loved one is better.
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 31, 2016 C C D O R N E R Happy Birthday! We wish a very happy birthday to: Hannah Otremsky Audrey Stezoski Mia Zarroli You are a gift from God! CCD Blessings! We are so fortunate to have Susan Farabaugh and her daughter, Danielle, as CCD teachers! With enrollment down in Kindergarten, these ladies are ready and willing to take on any challenge and provide much support for our program! They are so flexible and have helped in a myriad of ways including substituting, assisting in classes, creating materials for our children and families, etc. It is always a pleasure to see their smiling faces every Sunday! CCD 2015-16 INFORMATION Sun., Feb. 7: Children s Mass, grades 3 and 7 Wed., Feb. 10: Ash Wednesday Sun., Feb. 14: CCD visits Concordia Sun., Feb. 21: CCD CLASS Sun., Feb. 21: Altar Server training and ice cream social Sun., Feb. 28: Grade 8 retreat Sun., March 13: Grade 8 Confirmation practice @ St. John s Church March 15: CONFIRMATION Grade 6 on a tour of the church with Father Ken Ministry Schedule DATE ALTAR SERVERS LECTORS OFFERTORY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS MONEY COUNTERS SATURDAY JANUARY 30 Blake George Christopher Izydore Loretta White Dave and Joyce Cheritka Tony Traficante Patricia Demharter Vincie Barbieri SUNDAY JANUARY 31 Erin Hanes Kyle Hanes David McKinley Ushers Bud Joyce Michelle Joyce Carol Kelly Connie Fiorina Carol Kelly Jeannie Rabick Mary Ellen Zik SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6 Abriel DiLonardo Alani DiLonardo Savino DiLonardo Tracy Zanaglio Elizabeth Hague Loretta White Mary Ann Kaiser Connie Meli SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7 BJ Campbell Angela Campbell CCD Students Gene and Cookie Pradetto Charles McKinley Jessica McKinley Arlene Miller Keith Trischen Anna Trischen Marie Pietropaolo Peg Reynolds
Mass Intentions Saturday, January 30 - Sunday February 7 SATURDAY Weekday 01/30 4 PM Clement Tarasi - Dave and Joyce Cheritka SUNDAY - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 01/31 10 AM Living & Deceased Members of the Parish MONDAY - Weekday 02/01 8 AM Christine Bielstein - Konop Family TUESDAY - The Presentation of the Lord 02/02 8 AM Living and Deceased Members of the Papciak, Blodgett, Anzlovar & Benton Families - Papciak Family WEDNESDAY - Weekday 02/03 8 AM Rose Lang - Richard Glucs THURSDAY - Weekday 02/04 8 AM Ursla Wehrheim - Albert and Beth Dongilli Family FRIDAY - St. Agatha 02/05 8 AM For the souls in Purgatory, especially those that have died an unexpected death - Papciak Family SATURDAY St. Paul Miki and Companions 02/06 4 PM John Hague - Wife Elizabeth SUNDAY - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 02/07 10 AM Rose Lang - Gene and Cookie Pradetto We reserve the right to make unavoidable changes in the Mass schedule. Readings for the Week of January31 Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11 Saints and Special Observances Tuesday: The Presentation of the Lord: The Presentation of the Lord which occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus and is also known as Candlemas day, since the blessing and procession of candles is included in today's liturgy. According to the 1962 Missal of St. John XXIII the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, today is referred to as the "Purification of Mary." This is known as a "Christmas feast" since it points back to the Solemnity of Christmas. Wednesday: St. Ansgar: Was an extraordinary preacher, a humble and ascetical priest. He was devoted to the poor and the sick, imitating the Lord in washing their feet and waiting on them at table. St. Blaise; Blessing of Throats - Many Catholics might remember Saint Blaise's feast day because of the Blessing of the Throats that took place on this day. Two candles are blessed, held slightly open, and pressed against the throat as the blessing is said. Saint Blaise's protection of those with throat troubles apparently comes from a legend that a boy was brought to him who had a fishbone stuck in his throat. The boy was about to die when Saint Blaise healed him Friday: St. Agatha: Legend has it that Agatha, was arrested as a Christian, tortured and sent to a house of prostitution to be mistreated. She was preserved from being violated, and was later put to death. She is claimed as the patroness of both Palermo and Catania. Saturday: St. Paul Miki and Companions: He was crucified on February 5 with twenty-five other Catholics during the persecution of Christians under the Taiko, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, ruler of Japan in the name of the emperor. Among the Japanese laymen who suffered the same fate were: Francis, a carpenter who was arrested while watching the executions and then crucified; Diego Kisai (or Kizayemon), temporal coadjutor of the Jesuits; Joachim Sakakibara, cook for the Franciscans at Osaka; Peter Sukejiro, sent by a Jesuit priest to help the prisoners, who was then arrested; They were all canonized as the Martyrs of Japan in 1862 Weekly Collection - Jan 24 NEW ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED Collection Amount Offertory $ 1,971 Monthly $ 100 Second Collection $ 150 PSP received 2015 $ 17,315 Please remember St. Januarius in your will. There will be a practice for all new altar servers and a refresher course for existing altar servers on February 21 after the 10AM mass. Please sign up in the back of church if interested, or call Anita Valotta at 412-793- 4358 or email valottar@verizon.net. There will be an ice cream social in the hall following the practice for both new and experienced altar servers and their parents.
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 31, 2016 Around Our District DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP - Our Lady of Joy offers a Holy Hour of prayer in the Divine Presence of Jesus in the church every Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, the Mercy Hour. By the grace of God this prayer group has been spending an hour with Jesus for over ten years. This Lenten season, please com and enjoy the hour of Peace and Serenity with us. WORLD MARRIAGE DAY MASS: 5 PM, Sat., February 6 St. Mary of the Mount Parish 403 Grandview Ave. Pittsburgh 15211 (Mt. Washington) Main celebrant: Very Rev. Robert Guay, Episcopal Vicar for Pastoral Vicariate 1. Light refreshments will be served afterward in Sullivan Hall cafeteria, located at 131 Bigham St. (three blocks from the church). All are welcome to attend, especially married and engaged couples. CALLED BY NAME: High school and youth leaders! Save the date, Sunday, April 24 at St. Paul Seminary from 5:00 9:00 pm. An evening exploring our universal call to holiness and the particular vocations to marriage, priesthood and religious life. Diocesan News PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: Celebrate may, the month of Our Lady, by being in the Grace filled village of Medjugorje with Mother s Pilgrims pilgrimage to Medjugorje. In the words of Our Lady, Thank you for responding to my call. If you knew how much I love you, you d cry for joy. April 26 -May 5, 2016. Spiritual Directors will be Rev. Tony Gargotta and Rev. Joseph Mele. Hostess for the Pilgrimage will be Cathy Howe and Medjugorje Visionary Mirjana Soldo. For more information, please call Cathy at 412-878-4673 or Chuck Wysor at Ambassador Travel Service at 412-336-7200 or Mary Ann Sarver at 412-486-8874. Space is limited. Please visit for more information www.motherspilgrims.com. A DAY WITH JESUS: AT TIME OF PRAYER FOR YOUTH: On Saturday, February 20 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Sisters Valerie Zottoa and Marguerite Kropinak guide this day of reflection and prayer for youth (grades 6-12). It offers an opportunity to grow in a deeper knowledge of the person and message of Jesus. A fee of $15 includes lunch. (Some scholarships are available.) To register call Sister Marguerite at 724-869-6585 by February 12. VALENTINE RETREAT FOR MARRIED COUPLES: St. Joseph Spirituality Center, Baden, on Sunday, February 14 from 12:30 pm 6:00 pm. Presentations on the spirituality of marriage, time for sharing as couples, and an opportunity to renew vows at liturgy. A fee of $60 per couple includes a candlelight dinner. To register, call 724-869- 6587 by February 5 fàa ]tçâtü âá ctü á{ Membership Form MAGNIFICAT PITTSBURGH PRAYER BREAKFAST: Ladies, come to the Magnificat Pittsburgh prayer breakfast on Saturday, Feb 6 from 9:00 am to Noon at the Marriott in Cranberry Twp. Speaker is Lisa Mladinich, who shares her journey from a NYC actress who became bitter at God and left the church, to unexpected encounters and a dramatic conversion, which led her back to her faith. Cost of breakfast is $20. To register call Kay at 724-772-6749 or Pam at 412-461- 8906 or go to www.magnificatpittsburgh.org. Registration deadline is Jan. 29. PLEASE NOTE the new membership form in the bulletin. If you are thinking about joining our Parish Name Community of Faith OR there is new or changed information that should Address be of record, please complete the City Zip form and put it in the collection basket or send it to the Parish Office; we Phone will be happy to contact you. Thank CHECK ONE: you for your cooperation in this matter. New Registration Change of Address Moving out of Parish Want Envelopes