Good Shepherd Catholic Parish 1024 Maple Way September 14, 2014 Parish Office: 412-271-1515 Braddock PA 15104-1612 Fax: 412-271-1222 Website: www.goodshepherdbraddock.org Serving the Communities of Braddock, Braddock Hills, East Pittsburgh, North Braddock and Rankin. Good Shepherd Church Sacred Heart Church Braddock Avenue at Frazier Street 1600 Brinton Road Braddock PA 15104-1612 A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Braddock Hills PA 15221-4902 Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM Weekday Mass: Monday Thursday 9:00 AM Sunday Mass: 9:00 AM Sunday: 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday at 3:00 PM at Good Shepherd Church or by appointment Parish Staff Parish Telephone Numbers Reverend Albert J. Semler, Pastor Parish Office:...412-271-1515 Deacon Joseph M. Dougherty Phone:... 412-351-3710 Mrs. Michele Catone, Parish Secretary (micky52@comcast.net) Fax...412-271-1222 Mr. Herbert A. Dillahunt, Director of Music (nasard@aol.com) Music Ministry. 412-271-1326 Ms. Carol Funk, Parish Office Manager e-mail..gshepoffice@comcast.net Miss Joan Hojnacki, Religious Education Religious Education 412-271-2630 Mr. Frank Koncerak, Director of Maintenance Sr. Judith Stojhovic, RSM, Principal of East Catholic East Catholic..... 412-351-5403 School Fax:...412-273-9114 Sacrament of Baptism: Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptism Class. Please call Joan at 412-271-2630 to register. Previous arrangements are necessary. Instruction in the Faith: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) program is offered for those interested in the Catholic Faith. Contact the Parish Office at 412-271-1515. Sacrament of Marriage: The prospective bride & groom are to make arrangements with the priest at least six months prior to the Wedding. All couples are required to attend a marriage preparation class. Parish Prayer Line: Intentions may be placed on the Prayer Line by contacting Joanne at 412-271-8690 or email tjsjrfhi3@verizon.net New Parishioners are always welcome. Call the Parish Office to register or to notify of a change of address. With God All Things Are Possible!
September 14, 2014 From the Pastor s Desk The Exaltation of the Holy Cross PRAYER TO ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL: As Catholics it seems we must always be ready for the next Assault. Satan is truly alive and well. And as we know he never gives up. We ve probably all heard or read about the news from Oklahoma where they want to have a Black Mass or a satanic ritual or whatever they choose to call it. You will find the prayer to St. Michael the Archangel on the bottom of this column so that it is easy to cut out and pray at your family meals or before bed or whenever. This is the only rebuttal that we can exercise. But we have it on good authority Where two or more are gathered in my name I am in their midst. So let us continue to serve the Lord to the best of our ability and pray that He will answer. CATHOLIC WORK CAMP: On the weekend of October 10, 11 and 12 we will host the Catholic Work Camp. Mayor Tom Whyel spoke to us last week and invited us to give him some work projects. These young people coming will be accompanied by plenty of adults and they will have been trained to do the projects assigned. So if you have a project around your Braddock area home give a call to the North Braddock Borough and find out how to apply at this point...you may be placed on a if we can get to it list. But that s ok. The Camp will utilize Good Shepherd Church and School for the weekend. So we will have all of our masses in Sacred Heart Church the weekend of October 10, 11 and 12. The camp participants will have most of the parking spots filled at Good Shepherd. This is a good solution. Thank you for doing your part to make this a win-win weekend for our parish, many of our families and Catholic Work Camp. PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of Heavenly Hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. MINISTRIES: I am repeating this article again this week because our need for more ministers is increasing. So please give some thought as to how you may serve. In alphabetical order we need: 1) Altar Servers These can be children in fourth grade or above or adults willing to serve for at least one Mass a month. Adults could just come to the Offertory Table during the creed and then return to their seat when the prayer Pray my brothers & sisters is prayed. 2) Eucharistic Ministers These should be at least 18 years old and willing to serve twice a month. They distribute the sacred hosts or present the cup for the distribution of Holy Communion. They should also receive under both species. 3) Lectors They read the first and second readings and the prayers of the faithful if the deacon is not present. They also process in with the Book of the Gospels when no deacon is present. 4) Ushers They are entrusted with welcoming people, taking up the collection and assisting someone if an episode of some sort takes place. 5) Greeters This is a new addition. Would you be willing to stand at an entrance and welcome people to Good Shepherd Parish? Visitors would like various information, like where are your restrooms or whatever. You would be scheduled once a month and provide a nice service. Anyone who serves in these ministries must be a good, practicing Catholic able to receive the Eucharist. If over the age of 18, they must complete and comply with the Protecting God s Children rules and regulations. We will connect you with Rose Morgan who is the Administrator of this program for Good Shepherd Parish. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PET BLESSING: Because of other activities I will bless the pets on Sunday, October 5th at 1:00 PM in the Sacred Heart parking lot. Peace and Love, Fr. Semler
MONTHLY COMMEMORATIVE CELEBRATION The next MCC will be celebrated on Thursday, September 25th. Please turn in your intentions by Thursday, September 18th. SECOND COLLECTIONS: This weekend, September 13th & 14th the second collection will be taken for the Bishop s Education Fund. SPECIAL COLLECTION Next weekend, September 20th & 21st a second collection will be taken (special diocesan collection) to provide humanitarian relief and pastoral support for our affected brothers and sisters in the Middle East. This special appeal comes about because of the grave concern for the ongoing crisis in the cradle of Christianity and the terrible suffering of Christians and other innocent victims of violence in Iraq, Syria and Gaza. Your kindness will benefit those struggling to survive, protect their children and live with dignity in very dire conditions. BROWN BAG BINGO Our annual Brown Bag Bingo will take place on Sunday, October 12th at Sacred Heart Hall from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Doors will open at 12:30 PM. Donation is $10.00. For more information or for tickets, please call Peggy at 412-824-2588. We would appreciate donations for the Chinese Auction...you may drop them off at Church or at the Parish Office. PRE CANA SEMINAR Our Fall seminar will be held on Sunday, October 19th at Sacred Heart Hall from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Please call Joe or Anna Marie at 412-351-3710 to register. Donation is $35.00 per couple. Our birthday wishes go out to Catherine Motkowski, who turned 98 years young on September 13th. Catherine is living with her daughter at: 1105 Castlebrook Dr Salisbury, NC 28146-7647. MERCY Dost thou wish to receive mercy? Show mercy to thy neighbor. Stewardship: Time - Talent St. John - Treasure Chrysostom Sunday, Stewardship: August 10th: Time - Talent - Treasure $.00 Parishioners Sunday, September receiving 7th: env: 652 env used: $6,006.00 336 Loose Parishioners Offertory receiving env: 652 env used: $ 342.00 Monthly Loose Offertory Offering: $ env used: $194.00 Loose Monthly Monthly Offering: Offering: $1,311.00 env used: $ 90 Votive: Loose Monthly Offering: $ $159.00 Votive: $175.00 Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for your generosity. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY The challenge in today s Gospel, is to forget how others have behaved toward us and to look to God s way of loving and forgiving. Our focus must be on God. Is there a neighbor or friend of yours who is in temporary need because of a loss of a job or an illness? Please leave a message for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul...we want to help. Phone: 412-437 -8370. BUNDLE DAYS Just an FYI to let you know that our St. Vincent de Paul Society will have a truck available at Sacred Heart Parking lot on October 18 & 19 to pick up your donations of clothing, toys, small appliances and knick knacks. We cannot accept furniture. As you are changing to your fall wardrobe and up for the change of seasons, remember to save your usable items for those in need. FAITH Faith is the union of God with the soul. Weekly Tuesday Night Bingo Sacred Heart Hall 1600 Brinton Road, Braddock Hills 900 PTS Jackpot - Must Go! 80 PTS Regular Game (90 if 100 or more attend) 150 PTS Specials Early Birds 6:45 PM Regular Games 7:00 PM For more information, Call 412-271-1515. Bring your friends! St. John of the Cross FALL CRAFT/VENDOR SHOW St. Michael Christian Mothers & Women s Guild, Elizabeth is planning their 20th Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Show to be held Sunday, October 5th in Archangel Hall from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Crafters/Vendors are still needed. Anyone interested is asked to call Roseann at 412-751-4263 or Kathy at 412-384-5759. Cost is $25 per 8 foot table & includes electricity and wall space. Reservation deadline: Sept. 19th. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2014 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES The Braddock Elks is offering 500 Scholarships to 2014 2015 Seniors that have excellent SAT Scores, High Involvement in their School, Community and show strong leadership. SAT must be taken and scored prior to Nov 2014. Monetary awards range from $4,000 to $60,000 paid over 4 years. Application deadline is December 5, 2014. Please contact Debbie Raible at 412-823-1357 for an application and details. No affiliation with the Elks is required.
MASS IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS A Slovak - English Mass in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows Patroness of Slovakia, will take place on Monday, September 15, 2014 at Holy Trinity Church, 529 Grant Avenue Ext., West Mifflin. A prelude of Slovak Hymns in honor of Mary will be sung at 7:00 PM preceding the Mass. A reception will follow in the church social hall. Further information may be obtained by calling Len Potemra at 412-672-6265 or Holy Trinity Rectory at 412-466-6545. RESPONSE TO BLACK MASS: All Are Encouraged to Participate in Eucharistic Adoration on 9/21 You may be aware that a satanic group has scheduled a so -called black mass at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to take place on Sunday, September 21, 2014. This is not some form of dark entertainment. It is deadly serious, blasphemous and obscene an affront not only to the Catholic Church but to all persons of faith. In response to this event, Bishop David A. Zubik invites the clergy, religious, faithful and people of good will to join him in a special time of Eucharistic Adoration on Sunday, September 21, 2014, from 6:00 9:00 p.m., in the John Bernard McDowell Auditorium on the campus of Saint Paul Seminary (2900 Noblestown Road, Crafton). We will conclude with Benediction at 8:45 PM. DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FAIR The University s 48th Annual College Fair will be held Sunday, October 12th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the A.J. Palumbo Center. High school Juniors and Seniors can meet with representatives from over 150 of the best colleges and universities in the country. Questions? Call Duquesne s Office of Admissions at 412-396-6222. A DAY OF FUN & GAMES The Rickard & Napolitano Family will hold a Day of Fun and Games to benefit Bill Bull Rickard on Sunday, September 21st from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at American Legion Post 980, 7824 Saltsburg Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. $5.00 admission. Bill was a trailer truck driver who was paralyzed on his way to work when his truck was rear ended and is in need of a medical van. Indoor and Outdoor games will be available, good food, bake sale and free shuttle. For more information, you may call Paul Borgony at 412-824-8800 or Marie at 412-874-7338. Donations and your attendance would be greatly appreciated. Join in on the fun and games and help Bull to obtain the medical van he needs. Diocesan Toll-Free Number for Abuse Response: 1-888-808-1235 Safe Environment Administrator: Rose Morgan
Good Shepherd Parish September 14-21, 2014 Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Jn 3:13-17) GS: 4:00 PM Doris Burelli by Family Sunday Morning GS: 9:00 AM Parishioners of Good Shepherd Parish SH: 11:00 AM Mary Nigro by Dave & Marsha Friez Monday-Our Lady of Sorrows (Jn 19:25-27) SH: 9:00AM David L. Kubicko by Mother & Father Tuesday-SS. Cornelius & Cyprian (Lk 7:11-17) SH: 9:00 AM Joseph Simko by George & Christine Cheripka Wednesday-Weekday (Lk 7:31-35) SH: 9:00 AM Mary Halko Sorokacs by Husband, Michael Sorokacs Thursday-Weekday (Lk 7:36-50) SH: 9:00 AM John Dihtzeruk by Bob & Cel Balogh Friday-Weekday (Lk 8:1-3) No Morning Mass Saturday-SS. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-sang & Companions (Lk 8:4-15) No Morning Mass Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Mt 20:1-16a) GS: 4:00 PM Parishioners of Good Shepherd Parish Sunday Morning GS: 9:00 AM Andrew & Anna Gress by Dolores Sakal SH: 11:00 AM Frank & Josephine Caban by Goddaughter, Rosemarie Rest In Peace In your charity, we remember all those who have died, especially: Jay Cook and John Clayton Wertz, Jr. May the angels lead you into paradise! Memorial Offering: Good Shepherd Church Sanctuary Lamp: In Memory of Paul O Toole by Parents, Tom & Gerry What s Happening this Week September 14-21, 2014 Monday: 7:00 PM Scouts GS School Tuesday: 6:45 PM Bingo SH Hall Wednesday: 7:00 PM RCIA SH Hall Thursday: 7:00 PM Prayer Group SH Chapel
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