The Roman Catholic Community of Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area, 213 One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm St. Michael Church 6:00 pm St. Eugene Church
Sunday 8:00 am St. Eugene Church 9:00 am St. Michael Church 10:30 am Queen of the Rosary Church 12 Noon St. Michael Church
Weekday Mass Schedule Queen of the Rosary Church 8:30 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday
St. Eugene Church 6:30 pm Tuesday & 8:30 am Thursday
St. Michael Church - 9:00 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Reconciliation St. Eugene Church, Liberty Tuesday, 7:00 — 7:30 pm Saturday, 5:15 — 5:45 pm
St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Saturday, 11:00 — 11:30 am Saturday, 3:15 — 3:45 pm
Queen of the Rosary Church Saturday, 1:00 — 1:30 pm October 6, 2019
Website: ElizabethSouthAlleghenyCC.org Saint Mark Saint Michael Queen of the Rosary A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 3210 Liberty Way 101 McLay Drive 530 Michigan Avenue McKeesport, PA 15133 Elizabeth, PA 15037-2363 Glassport, PA 15045 Phone 412-678-6275 Phone 412-751-0663 Phone 412-672-7209 Fax 412-673-1393 Fax 412-751-2161 Fax 412-672-6390 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Saint Eugene Church (StE) Saint Michael Church (StM) Queen of the Rosary (QoR) 3210 Liberty Way - Liberty 101 McLay Drive - Elizabeth 530 Michigan Avenue - Glassport Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area, 213 Faith Formation - Adult - Children - Youth 101 McLay Drive Elizabeth, PA 15037 412-754-0886 Email: [email protected] Facebook: FaithFormation-EGSA Looking For A Faith Community? Wherever you are on your faith journey, we welcome you to join our community. You may register by calling the Faith Community Office.
2 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Catholic Community 27th Sunday in Ordinal Time Glory To God October 6, 2019 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Be our defense against the wickedness Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, we humbly pray; and do thou O Prince Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; thrust into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. Gathering Hymn: Faith Of Our Fathers For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. The Liturgy of the Word
First Reading Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4
Responsorial Psalm Psalm 95
Second Reading 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel Luke 17:5-10
Homily: Reflection of the Word
Read the Bible. Pray over Sacred Scripture. You can keep whatever you find…
Acknowledgements: Responsorial Psalm & Gospel Acclamation: Owen Alstott, OCP 1977, 1990. Holy, Holy, Holy; Lamb of God, from Mass of Christ Our Savior @ 2007, 2009, Daniel Schutte. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. Printed with permission under onelicense.net A-720043. All other material as printed or public domain.
Saint Mark Saint Michael Queen of the Rosary 3 Nicene Creed Offertory Hymn: Sing Of MaryBlest Are They I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. for us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, All Bow. and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Prayer for On Mission for the Church Alive! Father of Mercy, as we journey On Mission for the Church Alive! endow us with your gifts of collaboration, courage and compassion. Help us to fulfill the mission of Jesus and His Church through vibrant parishes and effective ministries. Raise up selfless, energetic leaders to serve the Church in fidelity and with care. May we the Church of Pittsburgh in Allegheny, Beaver, Holy Butler, Greene, Lawrence, and Washington counties, be sustained and strengthened, by your grace. Help us to learn Jesus, to love Jesus and to live Jesus. Hear this prayer and grant it through Jesus Christ our Lord, with help of our dear Blessed Mother, under the mantle of her love. Amen.
Mass & Adoration of the Eucharist St. Eugene Church, Liberty Tuesday Evening - Mass - 6:30 pm Adoration - 7:00-7:30 pm Confession - 7:00-7:30 pm
4 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Catholic Community Lamb of God Implementation Prayer Father of Mercy, during this time of implementation help us to grow in unity with St. Mark, St. Michael and Queen of the Rosary. Grant us the wisdom and willingness to understand how our parishes will become stronger and more vibrant in fulfilling the mission of the Church. Assist us in opening our arms to welcome others as we continue to journey On Mission for The Church Alive! Help us, O Lord, to trust in the future you have planned for us. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Communion Hymn: One Bread, One Body Going Forth Hymn: God’s Blessing Sends Us Forth
Mass & Adoration of the Eucharist St. Eugene Church, Liberty Tuesday Evening - Mass - 6:30 pm Adoration - 7:00-7:30 pm Confession - 7:00-7:30 pm
Saint Mark Saint Michael Queen of the Rosary 5 Sacraments Mass Intentions For The Week
Baptism of Infants & Children StE St. Eugene Church, Liberty StM St. Michael Church, Elizabeth
Baptism is a joyous event in the life of the QoR Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport parish. Baptism is celebrated any Sunday October 6 - 13, 2019 after Mass and during Mass on the Fourth Saturday, 5, Vigil, 27th Sunday in Ordinal Time Sunday of the Month. Previous arrangements are necessary. StM 4:00 pm T Beth Wargo - Mom & Dad
Instruction in the Faith - R.C.I.A. StE 6:00 pm M Frank & Palmerina Molinaro – Mia Dainty & Family
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Sunday, 6, 27th Sunday in Ordinal Time
Program is offered for those interested in StE 8:00 am M Frank A. Speney, Sr. – Kim, Domi & Alexis Ottonello the Catholic Faith. For more information, StM 9:00 am T Stan & Lilah Zalar, 50th Wedding Anniversary - Family please contact Fr. Wagner. QoR 10:30 am M Richard Farmer - Children & Grandchildren Reconciliation StM 12 Noon T Alphonse LoBue - Dolly & Harry Heilman St. Eugene Church, Liberty Living & Deceased of the Parish Grouping Family Tuesday, 7 - 7:30 pm Monday, 7, Our Lady of the Rosary St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Saturday, 11-11:30 am QoR 8:30 am Joseph & Stella Delia - Family Novena - Infant of Prague Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport StM 9:00 am Richard J. Benz, Jr. – Mom Saturday, 1- 1:30 pm
St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Tuesday, October 8, Weekday
Saturday, 3:15-3:45 pm StM 9:00 am Nancy Hood - Maria & Hugh Geyer
St. Eugene Church, Liberty StE 6:30 pm Pearl Pavelko - Tom, Lori, Sarah & Daniel Evans Saturday, 5:15-5:45 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions - 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Marriage Wednesday, 9, Weekday
The prospective bride and groom are to QoR 8:30 am Myrna Reynolds - Mary Will make arrangements with the priest or Novena - Miraculous Medal of the Blessed Virgin Mary deacon at least 6 months prior to the StM 9:00 am Mary & George Elko - Mary Jane & Ken proposed date of the wedding. Diocesan Novena - Michael the Archangel regulations require all couples to attend Thursday, 10, Weekday an approved pre-marriage preparation StE 8:30 am Edward Bator - Phyllis & Lisa Bator program. StM 9:00 am Tom Beeler - Family Anointing of the Sick the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated Friday, 11, John XXIII, pope communally on the Second Sunday of the QoR 8:30 am Gerald Ormand - Wife Month. StM 9:00 am Jerry Kunkel – Jan & Ryan Ministry to the Sick and Shut In Saturday, 12, Vigil, 28th Sunday in Ordinal Time Homebound members of the Parish StM 4:00 pm T Tom & Dolly Prokop - 50th Wedding Anniversary - Family should call the Parish Office to make arrangements to receive Holy Communion StE 6:00 pm M Joseph Gdovic – Sister, Helen Epler at home. Sunday, 13, 28th Sunday in Ordinal Time
Sponsorship Forms StE 8:00 am T Margaret Pancurak – John & Cheryl
Only registered, practicing, fully-initiated StM 9:00 am M Richard Vezzani - Jean Vezzani
Catholics are eligible for sponsor QoR 10:30 am T Mary Ferko – John & Children certificates. Please call the Parish Office. StM 12 Noon M Frank, Sarah, Mary & Mary Grace Bernadowski - Family Bulletin Information Deadline Living & Deceased of the Parish Grouping Family 2 weeks in advance of publish date. [email protected] Low Gluten Hosts are available, please see the priest prior to the beginning of Mass.
Moving Please call or email your new address to Altar Bread & Wine, Altar Flowers, Sanctuary Lamp the Parish Office. St. Eugene: Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of Sally Carlson from Wanda Evangelista. Child Abuse Hotline 1-888-808-1235
6 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Catholic Community Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area Grouping 27th Sunday in Ordinal Time Pastoral Staff October 6, 2019 Clergy Team When you have done all Reverend Thomas A. Wagner, Administrator you have been commanded, Reverend Miroslaus A. Wojcicki, Senior Parochial Vicar say We are unprofitable Deacon Stephen C. Pikula, Permanent Deacon servants; we have done what Deacon John E. Ragan, Permanent Deacon we were obliged to do. The Deacon Dale J. DiSanto, Permanent Deacon metaphor in the story could Mary of Nazareth Catholic School seem harsh to us today. A servant has worked hard Lynda McFarland, Principal, 412-672-2360 all day, and rather than receiving a much-needed
Faith Formation - Religious Education respite, the master commands an additional task. Adult - Children - Youth Jesus, however, is appearing to their sensibilities. Julie Fleckenstein, Facilitator This was a hierarchical society in which everyone Anita Niecgorski, Co-Children, K-6 Grade had a place. His listeners would know this. No Amanda Wilt, Co-Children, K-6 Grade servant would presume a reward for good deeds. Susan Formica, Youth, Junior & Senior High It’s important to remember that we do have a place Darla Losteter, Family Support at God’s table. But we don’t earn it. Dining with the
Safe Environment Lord at the heavenly wedding feast requires Emily Carlson surrender. It requires deep faith in God and His Mary Jo Ignatius promises. It also requires commitment. The kingdom
Music Ministry takes work! There are fields to plow and initiatives to Celeste Cafasso prepare. There are sheep to tend to and family to care Carol Gioia for. There are people waiting for our yes to generous Pamela Whitney service. When we serve dinner at a homeless shelter, we are waiting on the table of Christ. When we visit Facilities an ill relative, we’re imitating the Good Samaritan. Kevin Hopkins We’re visiting Jesus! We’re growing his kingdom of Tony Hutskow life and love. Patricia Muic The Gospel today reminds us to check our motives. Pastoral Secretary Are we serving because we’re seeking a reward? Or Jan Kunkel because we have faith that this is who we’re meant to Amy Megahan serve? That is, is this where we’re meant to be? The Jeannie Premozic Gospel reminds us that this faith can do powerful Parish Nurse things! “If you have faith the size of a mustard Pam Curcio, 412-754-0317 seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, Be
Advisory Councils uprooted and planted in the sea, and it would obey Pastoral Council you. But, ultimately, we’re not the ones doing the Jack Ferko, Facilitator Patty Smith, Co-Facilitator deeds. We’re not the ones earning the grace. Zac Allan, Scribe Faith, and the good we do for others, is a gift. Glenn Bonczek Vickie Budd Elaine David ©LPi Eric Davis Denise DeCapria Anne Laychak Michael Ksiazek Leah Meek Brian Phillips Learn Jesus, Love Jesus, Live Jesus Finance Council Judy Zajicek, Facilitator Patricia Palmer, Co-Facilitator Barry Bisogni, Scribe Mary of Nazareth Catholic School Kay Callear Loretta Dabruzzo Val McCarthy Sandy Palmer Judy Shriane Donald Similo 1640 Fawcett Avenue White Oak, PA 15131
Pre-School 3 & 4, Kindergarten, First - Eighth Grade October Rosary Intention If you have any questions or would like more info, That the breath of the Holy Spirit engenders a new missionary spring please call the school office, 412-672-2360. in the church. Webpage: www.maryofnazarethschool.org
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A Little Faith Golden Wedding Anniversary Today our readings are about faith, frustration, and how Annual Diocesan Celebration much is enough. Habakkuk is Sunday, November 17, 2019 a complainer having an Saint Paul Cathedral, Oakland, PA argument with God. Timothy Mass at 2:30 pm is encouraging a community challenged by cowardice and The Diocese of Pittsburgh rejoices with all couples the apostles want more faith celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2019 than they have. Things aren’t happening fast enough with a Mass at St. Paul Cathedral. for any of them or for us. All of them and we want If you are celebrating your 50th anniversary this God to do something sooner rather than later and we year and would like to participate, please RSVP (by want God to give us a reason to believe that it will all Friday, October 11) by calling the parish office. work out. What does God do? God puts it back on Participants will receive a personal invitation with them—and us—telling Habakkuk to describe the instructions from diocesan offices after the parish world he wants; telling the apostles to do more than submits the names of those who will attend. Couples the expected. Doing more with less is a familiar are welcome to bring as many loved ones to the phrase today and a reminder that a little faith may be celebration as they wish. enough even for the most difficult times. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. The Roman Catholic Community of Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Treasures From Our Tradition Sometimes human relationships Scheduling Masses for go awry, but Christ’s choice for us 25th & 50th Wedding Anniversaries
is irrevocable. In marriage Anyone celebrating their celebrations, the Church always 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversaries recalls God’s faithfulness to help in 2020 and would like to schedule prepare married couples for a Mass for a particular day enduring the inevitable rough spots. The Byzantine should call the liturgy does this by adorning the couple with crowns St. Michael Office, 412-751-0663 that remind them of the martyr’s crown. The couple before Monday, October 14, 2019. therefore takes on a vocation of witnessing to the Thank you for your assistance! sacredness of life in all of its suffering and joy, and of keeping their eyes fixed on the banquet of heaven. The 2020 Mass Request Form In Eastern theology, people have a liturgical will be coming out in early October. vocation to give God praise, and marriage fits within that plan. It is not so much saying prayers that Bereavement Ministry counts, but becoming prayer. Interestingly, in this Roman Catholic Community of liturgy the couple never utters a word other than Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny joining in the community’s chants; there are no Led by Deacon Dale DiSanto marriage vows as such. There is therefore not a hint of our Western Christian sense that marriage is a This group is for people who have lost a loved one legal contract. Rather, it is all about living out one’s and are experiencing grief. baptismal vocation, embracing the cross, pouring This is a Support Group, not counseling. oneself out in love, and opening to the grace of the If you need assistance in moving through your grief, this is a good way to be supported during this Holy Spirit. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. difficult time. The session begins with suggested Candidates for Sacraments should be topics, open discussion and ends with prayer. adequately prepared to receive these gifts, and a Tuesday Evenings - St. Eugene Rectory proper understanding of the Sacrament should be 7:00-9:00 pm RSVP Jeannie, 412-678-6275 gained and demonstrated. Generally, two (2) Thursday Afternoon - St. Michael Meeting Room consecutive years of instruction is necessary for 1:00-3:00 pm RSVP Jan, 412-751-0663 the reception of the Sacraments of Holy Please RSVP so that we may prepare materials. Communion and Confirmation for children & youth.
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Are you looking to have fun
Faith Formation - Religious Education while learning about your faith?
Adult - Children - Youth Senior Youth Group meeting, 101 McLay Drive Elizabeth, PA 15037 Sunday, October 6 & 13, 2019 412-754-0886 Email: [email protected] Upcoming combined Facebook: FaithFormation-EGSA Junior/Senior Youth Group meeting, Sunday, October 27, 2019 Faith Formation Team Julie Fleckenstein, Facilitator Anita Niecgorski & Amanda Wilt St. Eugene Church, Fr. Rowan Hall. 3210 Liberty Way, Liberty Co-Children, K-6 Grade Doors open at 6 pm Susan Formica, Youth, Junior & Senior High Darla Losteter, Family Support Come and meet some new friends and catch up with some others.
Faith Formation Program Sessions For more information or to RSVP Religious Education Program please call Mrs. Formica, 412-754-0886 Kindergarten, First - Eighth Grade or [email protected]
Sunday Morning 8:45 - 10:15 am Queen of the Rosary Diaper Drive 10:15 - 11:45 am St. Michael The Youth Ministry is sponsoring a Diaper Drive to benefit Catholic Charities Monday Evening and Human Coalition Pro-Life Pregnancy Center 5:45 - 7:15 pm St. Michael during the month of October.
All Parents with children in Kindergarten, First Please donate a package of diapers, through Eighth Grade in the Elizabeth, Glassport, any size (sizes 3 to 5 are the most needed) South Allegheny Area Grouping are reminded that or wipes (70-100 size packages preferred) all child/ren need to be registered in a Faith to help struggling, moms and dads keep their babies, Formation (Religious Education) Program for two ages two and younger, stay warm and dry. consecutive years to receive Sacraments. Please put donated diapers and wipes into the boxes provided at the back of each church. If you have questions or need more information, Questions or Concerns email Sue Formica please call, 412-754-0886. Julie is in the office at [email protected] or call 412-754-0886. Monday and Tuesday afternoon, or you may call and leave a message anytime or you may email her at [email protected]. CLASSES OF 2024, 2025, 2026 Students and Parents please join us for the Learn Jesus, Love Jesus, and Live Jesus Serra Catholic High School OPEN HOUSE Candidates for Sacraments should be Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. adequately prepared to receive these gifts, and a proper understanding of the Sacrament should be Meet our students, faculty and coaches gained and demonstrated. Generally, two (2) Refreshments, prizes and more Looking forward to seeing you! consecutive years of instruction is necessary for the reception of the Sacraments of Holy The apostles said to Jesus, Increase our faith. Communion and Confirmation for children & youth. Luke 17:5-10
Saint Mark, Saint Michael, Queen of the Rosary 9 We remember . . . In your charity, Faith, Fellowship, & Food please remember all those who have died, Acts of the Apostles: especially: Jane McDermitt, all who will die today, The Spread of the Kingdom and those who have no one to pray for them. Fall Series, October 1 - November 19, 2019 Resting in Paradise Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord. Winter Series - February 11 - March 31, 2020
And Let Perpetual Light Shine on them. Spring Series - April 28 - May 19, 2020
Marriage Moments by Susan Vogt Our Tuesday evenings run from 6:30-9:00 pm Destruction and violence are before me; there is St. Michael - Archangel Hall, Elizabeth strife and clamorous discord (Habakkuk 1:3). These Acts is a story of how a few Christians empowered days life can often feel like everything is falling apart by the Holy Spirit carried the Good News of Jesus - politically, within our Church, even within our Christ to the ends of the earth. They faced secular family. Lean on your spouse for strength. Rest in the forces, internal strife, hostile crowds, and through it arms of your beloved as a reminder of God’s love all they proclaimed the Kingdom of God to a broken enveloping you both. world, and the love of God to a broken humanity in
Parenting Pointers by Susan Vogt need of healing. October is Respect Life Month in the Catholic Our host, Jeff Cavins, an American Catholic Tradition. It encompasses everything from evangelist, author and biblical scholar, will guide us conception to death. Which components speak most through the joys and struggles of these early to your heart (abortion, care for the poor, health care, Christians as they live their lives in Christ and apply protection of immigrants, anti-death penalty, care for it to us today. the earth…)? Ask you child their priority. Our evening begins with a light dinner, prayer, a video presentation, and a small group discussion. A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar There is no cost for these events, however Faith is one of those things we just can’t get a good will donation is greatly appreciated. enough of! In today’s gospel, the apostles asked A workbook will be available for purchase.
Jesus to Increase our faith. It is faith in ourselves, Please contact Sue at [email protected] our spouse, our children and our parents which or 412-926-8412 to register, and joins us equips us to overlook annoyances helps us to forgive as we learn more about our Catholic Faith. and urges us to ask forgiveness. Lord, increase our faith! May God Bless Our Service Personnel
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick We pray for and remember our Ser- What is it? Who can receive it? vice Men and Women who are serving Anointing of the Sick gets its' roots from on active duty in the Armed Services, Jesus whose words and touch brought especially: LCpl. Peter A. Barrante, healing to those who were sick or afflicted. USMC; Maj. Damian Baskerville, This is one of the 7 sacraments of the USAF; Col. Richard Collage, PA NG; Catholic church, a Sacrament of Healing. Staff Sgt. Nicholas DeLuca, Army; Anyone, adults or children, experiencing problems Ens. David DeMaio, USCG; Capt. Craig Dolhi, Army; of mind, body, or spirit should seek this sacrament. If Capt. Anthony Formica, Army; Jacob Formica, E-4, you are experiencing any of the following please Army; 2nd Lt. John Formica, Army; T/Sgt. Michael consider receiving the Anointing of the Sick: Goodman, USAF; E5 Sgt. Brian Imundo, Army; Sgt. Seriously ill, Alcoholism, Health issues, Mental Russ Langley, Marines; SrA. Timothy Oeler, USAF; disorders, Depression, Addictions, Weakness due ENS Timothy Ragan, USN; Amn Stephanie A. Reichen- to age, Facing or recovering from surgery, Family problems causing physical, mental, or spiritual bach, USAF; PFC David R. Saunders, Army National illness, Caregivers caring for seriously ill family Guard; Sgt. Brandon R. Smith, USAF Pararescueman; member. Amn. Adam Stitt, USAF; Capt. Andrew Tkac, Army. During the Anointing of the Sick, those present If you would like to add or update an active Service will pray for healing and forgiveness. The priest will member, please call the Parish Office. make the sign of the cross on the forehead and palm Thank you for your service! of the hands of each person with the Oil of the Sick. May We Never Forget . . . Freedom is Never Free!
10 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Catholic Community Invest just five minutes a by pausing during the day to lift our lives to God. day, and your faith will Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be deepen and grow—a day at a taken from her.
time. Wednesday, Oct 09; Denis, bishop & companions
Sunday, Oct 6; 27th Sunday In Ordinal Time Jonah 4:1-11; Luke 11:1-4 Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4; 2 Tim 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10 Your life is your most effective witness-St. Denis Valuing all of life-We desire happiness and avoid —first bishop of Paris and patron saint of France— suffering. We might turn the page quickly on the was so gifted at winning people over to Christ that he faces of hungry children or cross the street to escape and two fellow missionaries provoked the ire of local an encounter with the homeless. The prophet leaders, leading to their martyrdom. Depictions of Habakkuk objected to the sight of violence and Denis in iconography—a cephalophore (head- misery in his generation. If the anguish was so carrier) saint, his head held in his hands—remind us apparent to him, why did God not see it too and that Christian faith is so much more than a head trip, respond? God does respond—in sending asking us to commit our hearts, and perhaps our very ambassadors of divine will to act. This Respect Life lives, to the radical love Jesus preached. Saint Denis, Month, how will you respond in Jesus’ name? Why pray for us. Do not subject us to the final test. do you let me see ruin; why must I look at Thursday, Oct 10; Weekday misery? Malachi 3:13-20b; Luke 11:5-13 Monday, Oct 07; Our Lady of the Rosary Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door-In 1893 Jonah 1:1-2:2, 11; Luke 10:25-37 Francis Thompson published his famous poem The Mother of Mercy, pray for us-To some, the Rosary Hound of Heaven about God’s relentless pursuit of can seem like a static form of prayer. In reality, the human heart—a love story, in verse, that Catholics pray a form of the Dominican Rosary captured the imagination of Catholic literary greats that’s been evolving since the 1400s. In 1917 the G.K. Chesterton and J.R.R. Tolkien. But as Jesus Fatima Prayer was included. In 2002, John Paul II reminds us today, it’s OK to be as persistent in added the Luminous Mysteries—used on return. Like the man who bangs on a friend’s door in Thursdays—joining three other sets of mysteries as the middle of the night, begging a favor, our meditations on the life of Jesus: Glorious (Sun./ pestering of God always pays off. Saint Teresa of Wed.), Joyful (Mon./Sat.), and Sorrowful (Tue./Fri.). Avila knew this love story well: This Beloved of What’s more, you can pray merely a decade—10 ours is merciful and good. Besides, he so deeply Hail Marys—on your own or as part of a Rosary longs for our love that he keeps calling us to come Circle. You can pray it with beads or your own 10 closer. Which is why she also said this about prayer: fingers. You can pray with others as you go running You pay God a compliment by asking great things or kneel at church with parishioners. No matter how of him. Go ahead. Knock. Ask and you will you pray the Rosary, the concluding Hail Holy receive; seek and you will find; knock and the Queen reminds us that Mary is our life, our door will be opened to you. sweetness, and our hope as we strive to emulate her Friday, Oct 11; John XXIII, pope mercy. He answered, The one who treated him with Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Luke 11:15-26 (465). mercy. Jesus said to him, Go and do likewise. Beauty more than skin deep-Angelo Giuseppe
Tuesday, Oct 08; Weekday Roncalli was born in 1881 in Italy, the fourth of 13 Jonah 3:1-10; Luke 10:38-42 children. He reigned as pope from 1958 to his death Balance your Martha with your Mary-People who in 1963. He is best known for convening the Second look after practical details often feel bad when they Vatican Council. Earlier in his career, when he was recognize themselves as Martha in today’s reading. made apostolic nuncio to France, a rival for the However, Catholicism has long made room for both position characterized him as an old fogey. And the practical and the prayerful, and ideally we when he first saw himself in the mirror in his new integrate the two. For instance, monks pray papal vestments, he remarked this man will be a frequently but must spend part of each day on disaster on television! Remembering this old fogey income producing work. Likewise parents with small saint, pray today for someone you know who may children can be intensely busy but routinely fold not measure up to cultural standards of beauty but is those small fingers together for prayer at meals and beatified in God’s eyes. Whoever is not with me is day’s end. No matter our station in life, we can keep against me, and whoever does not gather with me marrying the focus of Martha with the focus of Mary scatters.
Saint Mark, Saint Michael, Queen of the Rosary 11 Saturday, Oct 12; Blessed Virgin Mary Upcoming Events Joel 4:12-21; Luke 11:27-28 Mother Mary comes to me-Fridays are traditionally Ladies of Charity will meet on Saturday, the day for Catholics to remember Christ’s Passion October 12, 2019 at 10:00 am and death. Sundays are always our celebration of his St. Michael Church - Archangel Hall. Resurrection. So where does that leave us with Saturdays, the day in between? According to the Quilting Club meets on Monday, great saints Bernard of Clairvaux, Thomas Aquinas, from 11 am-2 pm at St. Eugene Rectory, Liberty. and Bonaventure, it leaves us remembering Mary— Crochet Club meets on Tuesday morning, as the one who never left Jesus’s side, a mother from 9:30-11:30 am at St. Eugene Rectory, Liberty. cradling his body at the foot of the cross the way she cradled him as an infant. The church honors Mary as Christian Mothers/Women’s Guild the greatest disciple and our steadfast mother by Cover Dish Dinner setting aside every Saturday that isn’t already will be on Thursday, October 24, 2019 claimed by another saint’s observance. Trust that she at 6:00 pm in St. Michael Church - Archangel Hall. never leaves your side, either, by remembering to Catholic Men’s Fellowship will meet on pray the Memorare today. A woman from the Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 7:00 am crowd called out and said to him, Blessed is the in St. Michael Church - Meeting Room. womb that carried you.
Knights of Columbus will meet on Monday, ©2019 TrueQuest Communications. All rights reserved. October 7, 2019 at 7:30 pm (New Time) Reprinted with permission. TakeFiveForFaith.com; Scripture citations from the New American Bible Revised Ed. in the St. Michael Meeting Room. Any men interested in joining the Knights Living A Faith —William Makepeace Thackeray are welcome to attend the 2nd meeting of the month.
‘Tis not the dying for a faith that’s so hard Holy Name Society will meet on —every man of every nation has done that Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 9:00 am —’tis the living up to it that’s difficult. in Queen of the Rosary Church - Meeting Room.
Come, let us bow down in worship; Rosary Makers will meet on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 9:30 am let us kneel before the Lord who made us. in the St. Michael Meeting Room.
Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area Grouping Christian Mothers/Rosary Society will meet on Pastoral Council & Finance Council Meeting Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 1:00 pm There will be a joint meeting held on in Queen of the Rosary - Social Hall.
Monday, October 7, 2019 at 7:00 pm Saint Mark, Saint Michael in Saint Eugene Rectory, Liberty. and Queen of the Rosary 50/50 If you are unable to attend, please call Jan, 412-751-0663. In your offertory packet, there is a special envelope marked 50/50 Drawing--Donation $5.00. Stewardship - Time, Talent and Treasure Thank you for your continual support!
Sunday, September 29, 2019 Glassport Sons of Italy Spaghetti Dinner
Saint Mark Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 12 Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Offertory $ 2,869.00 Homemade Gnocchi & Cheese Ravioli
PSP Goal $45,166.00 includes Meatballs, Salad & Dessert. Eat in or take out, call 412-673-3915. Received $32,679.00
Saint Michael Part-Time Secretarial Position
Offertory $ 5,249.00 St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church
PSP Goal $96,792.00 Received $53,632.00 410 Sixth Street, McKeesport
Queen of the Rosary is available. The position involves answering the
Offertory $ 1,922.00 telephone, preparation of the Sunday bulletin, finances, and working with the diocese. PSP Goal $28,853.00 Received $13,697.00 Applicants will be required to pas the necessary Thank You for Your Sacrificial Giving! background clearances. Have you remembered your Parish in your will? Applicants may call Fr. Donald Voss, 412-664-9131.
12 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Catholic Community Friday Night BINGO! Roman Catholic Community of
Join us for BINGO on Friday, October 18, 2019 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Saint Eugene Church 3210 Liberty Way, Liberty Borough. Doors open at 5:30 pm Early birds at 6:30 pm Regular games start at 7:00PM. All paper format. Advance Ticket – $20.00 Ticket at Door – $25.00 Includes: 20 Regular Games $50, 3 Specials $150
Sold Seperately: Early Birds, ‘All Nighter’, Adult Choir - Bell Choir - Cantors Magic Number, Quickies, Must Go Jackpot $700, Resurrection Choir Winner Take All Double Bingo St. Mark - St. Michael - Queen of the Rosary 50/50, Chinese Auction, Door Prizes, Food, Celeste Cafasso Carol Gioia Pam Whitney Rip Opens are also available
For tickets call the Church Office, 412-678-6275 If you enjoy and love singing (even in the or Cathy, 412-980-2918. shower) and you would like to be a member of the Grouping Choirs, please speak to one of the Attention All Grouping Bakers! organists following any weekend Mass. We are requesting baked goods for Friday Night BINGO. Baked goods can be dropped off on Hand Bell Choir Friday, October 18 at St. Eugene Church, Father If you enjoy music and like making music, Rowan Hall. Thank you for your support! please consider joining our hand bell choir.
Basket Items Needed The Hand Bell Choir will practice on Sunday at 9:00 am in St. Eugene Church. for Friday Night Bingos & Cash Bash Our basket team is in need of items to fill baskets Saint Mark & Queen of the Rosary for the Friday Night Bingos & Cash Bash. Adult Choir - Cantors Requested items include: cleaning items, car care, You are invited to join the Adult Choir, Cantors for fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, cases of beer, snacks, ministry at St. Mark & Queen of the Rosary alcohol and related items. etc. Cantors rehearsal is on Wednesday at 6:00 pm and Any and all donations - NEW & UNUSED ITEMS Adult Choir rehearsal is on Wednesday at 6:30 pm are deeply appreciated. Please leave items in the in Queen of the Rosary Church. Gathering Space or the Parish Office. Thank You! For more information, call Pam, 412-628-4112.
Saint Michael Adult Choir Fall Pre-Cana Program Adult Choir Rehearsal is on Wednesday, for engaged couples planning weddings, at 7:00 pm St. Michael Church. especially Winter, Spring & Summer 2020. Information or questions, see Carol after Mass. St. Michael - Archangel Hall, McLay Drive, Elizabeth Saturday, November 9, 2019, 9:00 am-3:00 pm Saint Michael Cantor - Resurrection Choir Registration $35.00 (includes materials & lunch) Cantor rehearsal is on Thursday evening Pre-Registration is necessary. at 7:00 pm at Saint Michael Church. Please call the Parish Office, 412-751-0663, Information or questions, see Celeste after Mass.
for a registration form. Weekend Retreat for Post-Abortion Healing: Pre-Cana Sponsor Couples Wanted Rachel’s Vineyard, a weekend retreat designed to Do you love Jesus? Do you love your spouse? heal the emotional and spiritual wounds of abortion, Would you be willing to share your faith and love will be held November 22-24, 2019 at The Ark and story with engaged couples preparing for marriage? The Dove Retreat Center. In a confidential and sup- Core Team is willing to assist and support couples portive atmosphere, Rachel’s Vineyard demonstrates as they prepare their presentation to the engaged. God’s love, forgiveness, and compassion to women If you would be willing to volunteer and men struggling with abortion’s aftermath. for this rewarding ministry. To register or for more information, contact Toni please call the Parish Office, 412-751-0663. Jester at 412-352-5348 or [email protected].
Saint Mark Saint Michael Queen of the Rosary 13 Pre-Baptism Class Fall Back Cash Bash
Are you expecting? Total of $6000 up for grabs! Is this your first child? Saturday, November 2, 2019
Pre-Baptism Class is for expectant 6:00 -10:00 pm parents and Godparents or anyone who is seeking a Liberty Borough Fire Hall Catholic Baptism for their child. 900 Haslage Street The Pre-Baptism Class will be facilitated by (located 0.2 miles from Saint Eugene Church) Deacon John and Deacon Dale. The class will be Numbers drawn every twenty minutes offered four times a year. Parents are invited to starting at 7 pm and final drawing at 10 PM attend once they know they are with child. Winner will be notified–winner need not be present. Must be 21 to attend. BYOB Pre-Baptism Class - Deacon John Ticket $30.00 (Includes three numbers, Food & Beer) Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 7:00 pm Guest tickets ($15.00) will be available St. Michael - Archangel Hall after all regular tickets have been sold. There will be light refreshments served. For tickets contact the Parish Office, 412-678-6275 Grandparents are also welcome at these classes. or Cathy Esack at 412-980-2918. Please register by calling the Faith Formation - Religious Education office, 412-754-0886 or emailing [email protected]. Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny
Prior to scheduling a Baptism, parents need to Area Grouping Food Bank Sunday attend the Pre-Baptismal Seminar. Third Sunday of the Month
St. Mark, St. Michael, Queen of the Rosary The Third Sunday of the A Night at the Derby Month is our Elizabeth, Sponsored by Mary of Nazareth Catholic School Glassport, South Allegheny Saturday, October 12, 2019 Area Grouping Food Bank Fr. Drap Hall - St. Angela Merici Church Sunday. We accept all non- Doors Open 6:00 pm Races Start 7:00 pm perishable food items and Enjoy an exciting night of video horse racing. paper products to administer to Pick your horse, watch them race, the needy of our local and get ready to win big! community. Don your biggest, fanciest hat for this Derby-style Items for your consideration event and have a chance for a prize! are pasta and sauces, tuna fish, Admission $10.00 (includes food & drink) rice, stews, cereal, canned fruits & vegetables, coffee Horses are available for $10.00 each. & tea, hot chocolate mix, peanut butter & jelly, sugar, Horse owners do not need to be present. If interested in attending or buying a horse, flour, crackers, Jell-o gelatin, puddings, powdered tickets will be on sale at the school or by calling, milk, cocoa, infant formula & baby food, juices, facial 724-382-8252 or email [email protected]. soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, diapers, facial tissues, paper towels, toilet tissue, cleansers, etc. Roses of Remembrance Please bring your donations to Mass with you and Mary of Nazareth Catholic School will have Roses leave them in the Gathering Space of the Church. of Remembrance available to honor our loved ones. Cash or checks are also welcome. The cost of each rose and memorial is $3.00. Checks should be made payable to Central Food Envelopes will be available at each parish in the Pantry or Elizabeth Borough Clergy Food Bank. Gathering Space. Arrangements will be displayed in Please mark Food Bank on the envelope of your the sanctuary for Saturday, November 2, 2019, in donation. honor of All Souls Day. Kind deeds change lives, Thank You!
A list of honored loved ones will also be available. OPTIMISM —Anonymous The final day roses may be purchased is Monday, October 21, 2019. For more information or further A cheerful frame of mind details, please contact Amy Sullivan, 412-672-2360, that enables a tea kettle to sing x19 or [email protected]. though in hot water up to its nose.
14 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Catholic Community
Protecting God’s Children Flu Season is Approaching
Safe Environment for Children What is the Flu?
To take reasonable measures to assure that Church According to the Center for Disease Control and personnel comply with all required certifications and Prevention (CDC), the flu is a contagious respiratory background checks for the purpose of providing a illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild safe environment for children. to severe illness, and many are hospitalized from flu complications. Diocesan Database & Regulations for all Ministries How Flu Spreads? The flu spreads in respiratory droplets caused by All parish staff and volunteers including: coughing and sneezing. It usually spreads from Catechists and Class Aides, Cantors, Choir, Ushers, person to person, though occasionally a person may Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Festival, Fish Fry, become infected by touching something with virus Fund Raising Worker, Christian Mothers, Women’s on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
Guild, Rosary Society, Holy Name Society, etc. are Preventing the Flu? required by the USCCB, the Diocese of Pittsburgh Common sense is most important for the prevention and the Catholic Community of Elizabeth, Glassport, of the flu. South Allegheny Area Grouping to be cleared in the • Stay home when you are sick. following ways: • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when 1. Be registered on the Diocesan Data Base. coughing or sneezing. 2. Sign the Code of Pastoral Conduct. • Clean your hands regularly with water and soap 3. Be cleared by the Department of Public Welfare. or an alcohol based anti-bacterial wash. 4. Be cleared by the Pennsylvania State Police. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. 5. Attend Protecting God’s Children Seminar. • Refrain from the Communion Cup if you are The Protecting God’s Children Seminar (an on line feeling sick or are at risk for infection.
3 hour seminar) is a requirement of the national, • Don’t be offended if your neighbor does not want diocesan and grouping for all adults 18 years of age to shake your hand at the sign of peace. or older who are involved in the public work of the church. Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area Grouping For more information or questions, Altar Bread & Wine, Altar Flowers, Sanctuary Lamp
please call Mary Jo, 412-751-0663 St. Mark: St. Eugene
our Grouping Safe Environment Coordinator. ___ Altar Bread & Wine ___ Sanctuary Lamp
St. Michael: ___ Altar Bread & Wine EF Clothes Closet Needs Your Help ___ Sanctuary Lamp Chapel ___ Sanctuary Lamp Church The EF Clothes Closet has been located in the Round Hill Presbyterian Queen of the Rosary:
Church C.E. Building since 1973. ___ Altar Bread & Wine ___ Sanctuary Lamp This ecumenical ministry consists of Please Print seven local churches which provide volunteers weekly. ___ Intention (Living) ___ Memorial (Deceased) Bev Harchelroad has been Date Requested ______coordinator for approximately 20 years; the time has come for Bev to retire and there Alternate Date: ______is a need for someone to continue the leadership of Please Print ______this great community service. Requested by ______If you would like some more information or would be in this ministry, please call Bev, 412-384-4157, Donation $______Phone # ______for more details on what is involved. Bev will work with the new coordinator to help Please place your request and donation ($15.00) in an envelope marked Altar Memorials and deposit in the collection. make an easy transition and orientation. Thank You! For Altar Flower Memorials please call Thank you for your consideration! the Parish Office to check availability.