January 8, 2017 The Epiphany of The Lord 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.
Bob Charles 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: January 7 15 q Saturday, January 7 Vigil: The Epiphany of the Lord 4:00PM For my Aunt Barbara Weis STA (Fred & Terri Weis) 6:00PM & Margaret Vrane CHP (Daughter, Carol) Sunday, January 8 The Epiphany of the Lord 7:30AM For the Parishes MHN 9:00AM Donald Mahaney / Anniversary (Family) MHN 11:00AM Alma Woolley (Mary Vrbanic Herman) STA Monday, January 9 The Baptism of the Lord 8:30AM Renaide Still & Dr. George Still CHP (Gerry & Kathie Hickel) Tuesday, January 10 Weekday 8:30AM Joanna Roos / 30th Day (Tom) CHP 7:30PM Novena to St. Anthony of Padua CHP Wednesday, January 11 Weekday 8:30AM For Cathie s intentions (Self) CHP Thursday, January 12 Weekday 8:30AM For Cathie s intentions (Self) CHP Friday, January 13 St. Hilary 8:30AM Robert Reiger (Russ Reiger) CHP Saturday, January 14 Vigil: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM Spiritual Welfare of the Sukitsch Family STA (Sukitsch Family) 6:00PM q Ross (Mary Beth & Fred Gigler) CHP Sunday, January 15 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30AM Emerencia Banai (Judy & Michael Torma) MHN 9:00AM For the Parishes MHN 11:00AM Jean Kaib (Bill & Marian Brooks & Family) STA STA - Saint Aloysius Church MHN - Most Holy Name of Jesus Church CHP - St. Anthony s Chapel 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 Thanksgiving to God By Anonymous Sanctuary Candles Most Holy Name DATES ARE AVAILABLE St. Anthony s Chapel For Marianne & a Cure for all who have MS By Patti G.
Eucharistic Adoration & Veneration of the Relic of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at St. Anthony's Chapel On Sunday, January 8th at 3:00 pm, we will begin to pray the Church's evening prayer before Christ in the Eucharist. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the monstrance at the beginning of evening prayer and the service will conclude with Benediction, Christ imparting His blessing to us in His Eucharistic Presence. Following the service, the faithful who wish to do so will have the opportunity to venerate a relic of one of the saints. For January, it will be the relic of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton whose feast day is January 4th. The Ambrose-Romanos Singers will lead the Singing of Solemn Second Evening Prayer & Benediction for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The choir will sing a 15- minute pre-service program of baroque music for the feast, followed by sung Evening Prayer. A free will offering will be accepted at the door. Please join us for this splendid close of the Christmas season. For more information, please visit the Chapel s website www.saintanthonyschapel.org Upcoming Second Collection The Pittsburgh Diocese is home to two nationally recognized educational programs for children with special needs: St. Anthony School Programs and DePaul School for Hearing and Speech (formerly known as The DePaul Institute). A special collection to benefit these two organizations will be taken the weekend of January 14-15 at all Masses at each parish. Your donation will help St. Anthony School Programs and DePaul School for Hearing and Speech to further their goals of providing quality educational programs and services to their students. Your support is critical. Your generosity will help these organizations forever improve the lives of their students and families. Pope Francis Monthly Prayer Intention for January Christian Unity: That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord s teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial communion and by collaborating to meet the challenges facing humanity. Gospel Meditation The Epiphany of the Lord "And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was." In our day and age, the star of Christmas has become a kind of decorative symbol that adorns manger scenes and Christmas trees. It suggests something good and bright and holy, a visual indicator that the "Light of the world" has appeared. But today, on the feast of the Epiphany, we recall that originally, this star was not just a pretty symbolic ornament. This star was a sign from God that intervened in the operations of the physical universe. The Magi understood that this star was sent from God to indicate where his Son would be born. Of course it should not surprise us in this season of all seasons that God should choose to order the universe according to his purposes. Jesus has just been born of a virgin! God has just taken on human flesh. These events in themselves are extraordinary divine interventions--miracles that defy the standard operation of things. Why shouldn't God choose to send a luminous star where he wants it, when he wants it? Why shouldn't he reveal his plan through the things that he created in the first place? The beauty of today's feast is found, in part, in the fact that the Magi were able to recognize this sign from God. They waited for it, they saw it, and they rejoiced in it: "They were overjoyed at seeing the star." We too should be overjoyed in this season of God's special revelation to us. We may need the eyes to recognize it, but truly we have waited for a Savior, we have seen his appearance at Christmas, and now it is time to celebrate! God is at work in our physical world. He has come here, now to save us. This is cause for rejoicing! Year End Statements Contribution statements for 2016 are now available. Please contact the parish office with your request. Most Holy Name: Call 412-231-2994, ext. 0 or email mostholyname@gmail.com St. Aloysius: Please write your request on your contribution envelope
Religious Education Schedule Class time: 10:15 11:35 am Sunday, January 8 - Regular Class Sunday, January 15 - Regular Class Monday, January 16 - Mandatory Confirmation Retreat at Martina Spiritual Renewal Center - 8:45 am - 2:30 pm. Cancellations due to weather will be posted on WPXI Channel 11 CCD News Greetings! We finished out our first semester of CCD with a wonderful celebration. The students from Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic came and presented a Christmas pageant for us. It was truly a magical and a very heartfelt experience. They did a wonderful job. We finished our collections. Together, we raised $281 for the Children's Hospital Free Care Fund and 479 items were collected for out local food pantry. Thank you to everyone for contributing in these worthwhile projects. 0000000000000000000000000 The eighth graders will make their Confirmation on February 21st and they will have a mandatory retreat on January 16th. All paperwork is due as soon as possible. If you need additional copies or have questions please do not hesitate to contact me. I hope that the Christmas spirit has filled your hearts and that the New Year is full of many blessings for you all. Mary Ann Dank Resisting Happiness Is a new book by Matthew Kelly. We all know the things that will make us happy, but we don t always do them. Why? We re resistant. With his signature combination of the profound and the practical, New York Times bestselling author Matthew Kelly helps you learn why we sabotage ourselves, feel overwhelmed, set aside our dreams, and lack the courage to simply be ourselves...and how to start choosing happiness again. Resisting Happiness will inspire you to break through resistance so you can become the-best-version-of -yourself and start living with passion and purpose. We are providing copies of this book at the doors of the Church as a gift to our parish family. Read it and share it. It will lead you more deeply to Christ and to the Church. 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, January 17th 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. Mass Intentions Honored The following Mass Intentions were said by Fr. Garvey in St. Anthony s Chapel in December: Bernie Lunardi By Catholic Men s Fellowship Bessie Koch By MHN Christian Mothers Gary James Ray & Katie Heglaw By Sharon Ray Walt Schutzman By Cathy, Kim & Ron For Greg & Heidi Maciulla By Family Joseph Mattivi By Family David Culley, Jr. By Family Arthur Londino By Sally Sterritt David Culley, Jr. By Aunt Shirley Andrew Butch Koval - birthday By Family Susan Sweeney By Sharon Sweeney & Steve Trunick Special Intention By Anonymous Margaret & Wilbert Claus By Donna & Bill Ebitz Nancy Tavitas By Mary Kay, Brian & Jen Susan N. Sweeney By Mother, Pauline Sweeney Rimkus, Renner & Lukaszewicz Families By Family (2) Jacqueline Kamats By Maxine Zokaites Bersic Family By Family Edward Kunsman By Selma Uhlig Mary Zollner By Family 2017 Sanctuary Candle Request Seven day Sanctuary Candles: $20 For: By: Week Desired: Please include $20 with this request and drop off at either parish rectory.
Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish Parish Calendar Jan. 7 & 8-2nd Collection - Parish Share Sun. Jan. 8 - Church Un-decorating - 10:00 am Sun. Jan. 8 - CCD Classes - 10:15 am - MHN school Sun. Jan. 8 - Veneration of the Relic of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - 3:00 pm - St. Anthony s Chapel Sun. Jan. 8 - Lyceum General Meeting - 7:30 pm Mon. Jan. 9 - St. Vincent de Paul Meeting - 9:00 am Sat. Jan. 14 - Special Ed CCD - 10:00-11:30am - School Jan. 14 & 15-2nd Collection - St. Anthony School and De Paul School for Hearing & Speech Sun. Jan. 15 - CCD Classes - 10:15 am - MHN school Help Needed All types of help is needed this Sunday, January 8th following the 9:00 am Mass to un-decorate Most Holy Name of Jesus Church. 50 / 50 Drawing Congratulations to Marty Azen, the winner of our monthly 50 / 50 drawing for December. He wins $242.50! Don t forget to turn in your orange 50 / 50 envelope for January for your chance to win. You may turn the envelope in through the collection basket any Sunday this month! Good Luck! Reminder If the Mass Intention is for your family member, and you wish to take up the gifts, please tell one of the Ushers how many people you have so they can adjust accordingly to accommodate you. Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish Offertory Collections December 31 & January 1 Offertory $3,615.00 Christmas $814.00 Christmas Charities $307.00 Christmas Flowers $1,814.00 Maintenance $613.00 Parish Share $120.00 St. Vincent de Paul $382.00 Immaculate Conception $40.00 Pittsburgh Catholic $60.00 Solemnity of Mary $779.00 Food Bank $15.00 Happy New Year Everyone, On behalf of Most Holy Name Parish, we would like to thank everyone who attended the New Year s Eve Dinner Dance fund-raiser. The feedback from the corwd was that this was a wonderful event with great food, music, dancing and socializing. We welcome all the new and repeat dance attendees to return for the 2017 MHN oldies dances. Our delicious buffet was prepared and served by Nova Café located at 4209 Butler Street in Millvale, 15209, 412-822-7691. And a very warm Thank You to our D.J. Ron Hopkinson and also East Street Distributing, Co. for the beer. Wishing you a Blessed and Healthy New Year! Most Holy Name Church Dance Committee Hidden Treasures News Moving forward to the end of the year, the volunteers at Hidden Treasures have asked that you hold your donations. They will not take donations during January due to the house being closed. They will accept donations once again beginning Wednesday, February 1st. Thank you all for a great year at the Hidden Treasures Rummage Sales. The First Sale of the year will be held Saturday, March 11th Most Holy Name Cemetery Cremation Niches Most Holy Name Cemetery has great prices on Cremation Niches in our Columbarium. Cremations now account for 36% of all burials in Allegheny County. Prices range from $1,250 - $1,500 per niche and includes space, opening & closing and engraving. Call the rectory at 412-231 -2994, ext. 0 to inquire.
St. Aloysius Parish Parish Calendar Jan. 7 & 8 - Gift Cards will be available at Masses Jan. 7 & 8 - Pick up Soup Orders Sun. Jan. 8 - Train Display, Noon - 4:00 pm Sun. Jan. 8 - Reserve Ball Registration - 1-3 pm Sat. Jan. 14 - Train Display, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sat. Jan. 14 - Reserve Ball Registration -10 am - 1 pm Jan. 14 & 15-2nd Collection - St. Anthony School Programs & DePaul School for hearing & speech Sun. Jan. 15 - Train Display, Noon - 4:00 pm Sun. Jan. 15 - Reserve Ball Registration - 1-3 pm Annual Soup Fundraiser Please stop by to pick up soup orders this weekend. Thank you. Gift Cards will be sold before all Masses this weekend. Super bowl Weekend Hoagie Sale Order Forms are now available for the upcoming hoagie sale on February 4 & 5. Italian & Turkey Hoagies are being sold for $6.50 each. Please return your order by January 30th. For more information, please call Suzy Johns at 412-821- 2404. Rivers Casino Trip The next trip to the River s Casino is on Monday, February 6th. The cost of the trip is $20 and you will get back $20 in free play and $5 in food. The bus will leave St. Aloysius at 11:00 am and then pick up at Wesbanko in Troy Hill. The bus leaves the casino at 4:30 pm to return home. This trip is sponsored by the St. Aloysius Christian Mother s Association. Please call Carol Fulton at 412-931- 8469. Leave a message and she will get back to you. Operating Train Display though January 15. Admission is free, however donations are appreciated. Hours of operation: Saturdays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sundays 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mass Requests for 2017 Mass Requests for 2017 are being accepted. Please remember to include a stipend of $10 per request. Checks should be made out to the appropriate church. St. Aloysius Parish Offertory Collection December 31 & January 1 Offertory $3,256.00 Christmas Offering $531.00 Christmas Charities $91.00 Christmas Flowers $22.00 Maintenance $222.00 Food Bank $280.00 Holy Day $1,179.00