Saints Joachim and Anne Parish Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Roman Catholic Community Established January 4, 2021 A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Website: joachimandannediopitt.org Administration Center
101 McLay Drive Elizabeth, PA 15037
Phone 412-751-0663
Fax 412-751-2161
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Church Buildings
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Saint Eugene Church (StE) 3210 Liberty Way McKeesport, PA 15133
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Saint Michael Church (StM) 101 McLay Drive Elizabeth, PA 15037
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Queen of the Rosary Church (QoR) 530 Michigan Avenue Glassport, PA 15045 January 31, 2021
Faith Formation Mary of Nazareth Catholic School Adult - Children - Youth 1640 Fawcett Ave. White Oak, PA 15131 101 McLay Drive Pre-School 3 & 4, Kindergarten, First - Eighth Grade please call the school office, 412-672-2360. Elizabeth, PA 15037 Webpage: www.maryofnazarethschool.org Phone 412-754-0886 Email: [email protected] The Pittsburgh Catholic is now Online. Facebook: FaithForm- thepittsburghcatholic.wpccomstating.com
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2 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Roman Catholic Community 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 church. Baptism is celebrated any Sunday January 31 - February 7, 2021 after Mass. Parents are required to Saturday, 30, Vigil, Fourth Sunday in Ordinal Time attend a Pre-Baptism Class. Previous arrangements are necessary. StM 4:00 pm T Mary Jane Speney - W.J. & Cynthia Hezlsorer
Instruction in the Faith - R.C.I.A. StE 6:00 pm M Carmella Picone - Family & Friends
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Sunday, 31, Fourth Sunday in Ordinal Time
Program is offered for those interested in StE 8:00 am M Florence Laychak - Family & Friends
the Catholic Faith. For more information, StM 9:00 am T Living & Deceased of the Chiappetta Family - Frank & Bea please contact Fr. Wagner. QoR 10:30 am M Evelyn Gooch - Frank & Gail Kwolek Reconciliation StM 12 Noon T Stella Smith - Family & Friends St. Eugene Church, Liberty Living & Deceased of the Parish Family Tuesday, 7 - 7:30 pm Monday, February 1, Weekday St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Saturday, 11-11:30 am QoR 8:30 am Jame Borucki - Family & Friends
Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport Novena - Infant of Prague
Saturday, 1-1:30 pm StM 9:00 am Deceased of the Shied & Wagner Families – Family
St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Tuesday, 2, Presentation of the Lord
Saturday, 3:15-3:45 pm StM 9:00 am Frank & Mildred Chovan - Mildred & Virgil McClanahan
St. Eugene Church, Liberty StE 6:30 pm Christine Sikoski - Family & Friends Saturday, 5:15-5:45 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions - 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Marriage Wednesday, 3, Blaise, bishop & martyr The prospective bride and groom are to QoR 8:30 am Violet Kovtun - Family & Friends make arrangements with the priest or deacon at least 6 months prior to the StM 9:00 am Albert & Marlene Ragan – John & Nan proposed date of the wedding. Diocesan Thursday, 4, Weekday regulations require all couples to attend StE 8:30 am Mary T. Smilth - Family & Friends
an approved pre-marriage preparation StM 9:00 am Ralph J. Farmerie, Jr. - Ralph & Mary Ann Farmerie program. Friday, 5, Agatha, virgin & martyr Anointing of the Sick QoR 8:30 am Jean Todaro - Family & Friends the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated communally on the Second Sunday of the StM 9:00 am Annette Glaser - Family & Friends
Month. Saturday, 6, Vigil, Fifth Sunday in Ordinal Time
Ministry to the Sick and Shut In StM 4:00 pm M Emil & Shirley Wargo - 65th Wedding Anniversary - Family
Homebound members of the Parish StE 6:00 pm T Annette Glaser - Family & Friends
should call the Parish Office to make Sunday, 7, Fifth Sunday in Ordinal Time arrangements to receive Holy Communion StE 8:00 am T Joseph Stipanovic - Family & Friends at home. StM 9:00 am M Al Lantz - Formica Family Sponsorship Forms Only registered, practicing, fully-initiated QoR 10:30 am T Ruth Rushe - Family & Friends
Catholics are eligible for sponsor StM 12 Noon M Marsha Dubos - Mary Briggs certificates. Please call the Parish Office. Living & Deceased of the Parish Family
Bulletin Information Deadline Low Gluten Hosts available - please see Priest before Mass.
2 weeks in advance of publish date. Used Palm [email protected] Please bring your used palm from Palm Sunday Moving to the Gathering Space of our churches. Please call or email your new address to The palm will be burned and used for the distribution of ashes the Parish Office. on Ash Wednesday. Thank you for your help. Child Abuse Hotline 1-888-808-1235 Saints Joachim and Anne Parish 3 Pastoral Staff 4th Sunday in Ordinal Time Clergy Team January 31, 2021 Reverend Thomas A. Wagner, Pastor Most of us are quiet people who Reverend Miroslaus A. Wojcicki, Senior Parochial Vicar desire to live a good and holy life, Deacon Dale J. DiSanto, Permanent Deacon promote the values and mission Deacon Jeffrey P. Formica, Permanent Deacon of the Gospel as best we can and desire to one day inherit Deacon Stephen C. Pikula, Permanent Deacon the surprise of life eternal God promises to us. We are not Deacon John E. Ragan, Permanent Deacon trail blazers. We are simple people who want to do the Mary of Nazareth Catholic School simple things of life well. But there are others who left a Lynda McFarland, Principal, 412-672-2360 more profound impact along the way of the paths they Faith Formation - Religious Education walked. Folks like Dorothy Day, Martin Luther King, Adult - Children - Youth Thomas Merton, Gandhi, St. Teresa of Calcutta, and many Julie Fleckenstein, Facilitator Amanda Wilt, Co-Children, K-6 Grade others left lasting impacts and legacies. Like Moses, they Susan Formica, Youth, Junior & Senior High show us by word and deed who God is and what integrity
Music Ministry Pastoral Secretary and a purpose driven life look like. They show us how to Celeste Cafasso Jan Kunkel be holy. We need Moses people like these to give us Carol Gioia Amy Megahan inspiration, hope and an example of holy living. Pamela Whitney We do not need to do what they did or even mirror their
Facilities Business Manager & relationship with God. Each one of us is God’s special Tony Hutskow Safe Environment creation, with a purpose and soul known only to us. We Kevin Hopkins Jeannie Premozic need to learn how to open up and bring, without Darla Losteter compromise, our soul-ness to life. We know when Patricia Muic someone is authentic and centered because they always
Advisory Councils point to truth, even though they struggle and sin Pastoral Council themselves, and they embody an unspoken timeless Jack Ferko, Facilitator Patty Smith, Co-Facilitator wisdom that just sounds and feels right. Jesus taught with Zac Allan, Scribe this same type of authority and it astonished many who Glenn Bonczek Vickie Budd Elaine David listened. We do not need to move mountains, advance a Eric Davis Denise DeCapria Anne Laychak Michael Ksiazek Leah Meek Brian Phillips cause, write books or become notable. All we have to do is become credible witnesses of the faith we profess. Moses Finance Council people can teach us how to do this. Judy Zajicek, Facilitator Patricia Palmer, Co-Facilitator Barry Bisogni, Scribe St. Oscar Romero was an amazing man and a Moses Kay Callear Loretta Dabruzzo Val McCarthy figure for sure. He saw God in the burning bush and Sandy Palmer Judy Shriane Donald Similo brought the flame of Gospel faith to the poorest of the poor, challenging the evils of the society in which he lived. We remember . . . In your charity, He was tireless and persistent. He must have gotten very please remember all those who have died, close to the problem because it cost him his life. He especially: all who will die today, suspected it would. St. Romero said, When we leave and those who have no one to pray for them. Resting in Paradise. Mass, we ought to go out the way Moses descended Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord. Mt Sinai: with his face shining, with his heart brave and strong to face the world’s difficulties. We can learn Altar Bread & Wine, Altar Flowers, Sanctuary Lamp from this wisdom. If we allow the power of the Mass to St. Eugene: Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of truly transform us, we will leave that holy encounter Bernard McLaughlin from McLaughlin Family. changed. Our face will shine, and we will have courage. We can then bring what we have received to life’s February Rosary Intention challenges. That sounds doable, doesn’t it? Because of We pray for women who are victims of violence, the example of our simple holiness, people will be that they may be protected by society and have their sufferings considered and heeded. amazed. ©LPi
4 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Roman Catholic Community Everyday Stewardship Initial Offering Envelope Recognize God in Your Ordinary Moments At the end of your December packet you will find Embracing Change in Christ your Initial Offering Envelope. Your donation of It’s officially one month since we popped the $5 or $10 will help to defray the cost of your champagne, toasted 2021 and wrote down a list of Offertory envelopes throughout the year. Please resolutions. This is usually the time when we start to place envelope in any collection. Thank You! take a good, hard look in the mirror to assess what we have done N or have not done N with the first Parishioner Financial Statements month of this brandnew year. will be mailed prior to January 31, 2021. New years can be scary, can’t they? Full of Our records show what the parish received in the promise, sure, but also full of room for failure. Full Offertory Contribution Envelopes and Parish Share of space for our old baggage, old fears and the Program. continuation of old mistakes. Your contribution to the Campaign for the The same can be said of Christ, and the new life he Church Alive will come under a different mailing. Thank you for your sacrificial giving! offers us, if we are brave enough to accept it. Opportunities like that can be intimidating. In that New Envelope Numbers moment, we might find ourselves like the man with Beginning with the January Envelope packets, the unclean spirit crying out: What have you to do with me, Jesus of Nazareth? All Saints Joachim and Anne Parishioners have received a New Envelope Numbers.
Have you come to destroy us? Jesus is a comforter of With the combining of the St. Mark, St. Michael, the afflicted; he is a and Queen of the Rosary census data, it became consoling figure, but he necessary to eliminate all duplicate numbers. The is also a challenging one. Parish Data System automatically assigned the new Sometimes we have numbers. grown attached to our Please make all checks payable to afflictions. The idea of correcting bad habits or Saints Joachim and Anne Parish forming new ones is Mailing Offertory Envelopes: frankly terrifying to us. We have a voice deep Saints Joachim and Anne Parish inside who sees Christ 101 McLay Drive and his invitation to Elizabeth, PA 15037 repentance, and it cries out in fear: New Monthly Envelope I know who you are! Beginning with the January Envelope packets When we live in the present, disavowing the the Capital Improvement, Building & Grounds, baggage of the past or fear of the future, we submit Upkeep and the Utility & Energy or Fuel ourselves to the promise of redemption. Let us be envelopes will be replaced with a New Monthly brave everyday stewards and invite Christ’s healing Envelope. power into our lives. We won’t regret it N I’m sure Each Family is asked to contribute $20 to the the demoniac never did. Monthly Envelope. These monies will be used to N Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS ©LPi assist in the upkeep of parish property and help cover the cost of energy and utilities. Safety First Morning or Evening Mass Snow Cancellations Saints Joachim and Anne Parish 50/50 For everyone’s safety, a delay or cancellation at Elizabeth In your offertory packet, there is a special envelope Forward or South Allegheny School Districts is our notice of marked 50/50 DrawingDonation $5.00. Safety First. Thank You For Your Support! Mornings or Evenings with a delay or cancellation—There You will be enriched in every way will be no morning or evening Mass at Saint Eugene for your great generosity. Church. Please listen to the radio or watch TV for delays N2 Corinthians 9:11 or cancellations. Safety first! Be careful!
Saints Joachim and Anne Parish 5 Fourth Sunday in Ordinal Time False Prophets, Who speaks for God? True Prophets How can we determine In Deuteronomy today we which are authentic, hear that God’s very words authoritative expressions will fill the mouth of a true of God’s intentions, and prophet, but a false prophet which are false? Today’s will, in a manner of readings explore the speaking, put mere mortal question of authority in words into God’s mouth. In distinct ways. In Mark’s Gospel, we see Jesus teaching and healing as Deuteronomy, Moses a true prophet, one filled with the authority of God’s prepares the people of Israel for his coming death, own voice, the Holy One of God. indicating that God will raise up a new prophet to The whole history of our church is filled with both guide them. Mark describes Jesus as God’s authentic true and false prophets. But in today’s Gospel we voice, by the authority of his teaching and the learn that Jesus’ fame spread because he taught with authority he commands over an unclean spirit. In authority; he wasn’t an authority because he was both, authority comes directly from God. Authority popular or famous. We also learn from him, in his comes from an intimate relationship with God and desert temptation confrontations with Satan, that with God’s people. God’s spokesperson is one who anyone can quote scripture, even against God’s teaches, protects, and heals the people loved by God. purposes. And today we hear that his authority was As always, there is great need today for leaders in not like that of the scribes, who held the official our communities who radically trust God to work positions of religious authority in his day. Our work is through them. Let us pray that each person who to do our best to discern the true prophets in our midst, performs in a role of leadership may speak for God and to be true prophets as well. The psalmist tells us with an authentic voice. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. how to do this: by not hardening our hearts when God Prophets In Daily Life speaks. If we truly listen to God, it will be God’s very Moses assures Israel of words filling our mouths. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. God’s continued presence by promising a new prophet. Rescue From Bondage Like Moses, the prophet will Uniquely in the Gospel of be raised up directly by God. Mark, Jesus’ public ministry But how to distinguish a true begins with a direct prophet from a false one? confrontation with an unclean Many claim to speak for spirit. Today’s Gospel passage God. The task is complicated by the fact that often, reflects a recurring theme in true prophets make waves, cause trouble, and disturb Mark, that Jesus’ coming is part how things are normally done. Many simply don’t of a cosmic battle between God want to hear what God is saying, because it threatens and evil forces. It was their privilege, comfort, or sense of identity. commonly believed that many Like the Israelites in today’s reading, it can be hard spirits were present in the world, for us to bear the voice of God. For God calls us out and some sought to control human beings. Mark of all the ways we avoid opening our hearts to God asserts that in Jesus, God has come to rescue and to others. And so, God raises up surprise humanity, to free us from every form of bondage. prophets in daily life. These are all the people and In today’s passage, the unclean spirit does not events who summon us to fuller maturity in love and surrender power quietly. After complaints, in faith. We are called upon to always be ready for convulsions, and screams, the spirit finally departs. the prophetic word that may emerge from God’s As we may witness in own experience, that which surprises. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. binds usNfear, injustice, resentmentNoften departs only after a mighty struggle. Confronting anything MORE —Anonymous unclean in our hearts, our institutions, or our society Care more than others think necessary. often involves a long journey toward freedom. May Trust more than others think wise. we sustain our efforts and our trust in God, during Serve more than others think practical. these long struggles. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
6 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Roman Catholic Community Protecting God’s Children Feast of Faith: I Confess One form of the penitential rite at the beginning of Safe Environment for Children Mass is the traditional Confiteor, or I confess, a To take reasonable measures to assure that Church prayer that was formerly prayed by the priest alone at personnel comply with all required certifications and the foot of the altar, but which is now prayed by the background checks for the purpose of providing a safe entire assembly. The Confiteor is at once personalN environment for children. I confessNand communal, prayed aloud, together. Diocesan Database We recognize that sin does not just separate us from & Regulations for all Ministries God; sin comes between us and others, isolating us.
All parish staff and volunteers including: Faith Formation - We acknowledge that sin has many dimensions, Catechists, Class Aides, R.C.I.A. Team, Youth Ministry; individual and communal: sins of thought, sins of Liturgical and Music Ministry - Adult Servers, Cantors, Choir, speech, sins of action, sins of omission. Sin is not Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers; Parish Organizations - something that happens to us; sin is something we Christian Mothers/Women’s Guild, Holy Name Society, Knight’s do. In the Confiteor, we take responsibility for our of Columbus, Ladies of Charity, Rosary Society; Fund Raising - own actions. The repeated insistence on our fault, Festival, Fish Fry, Fund-Raising Worker, etc. are required by with the ritual gesture of striking the breast, an the USCCB, the Diocese of Pittsburgh and Saints Joachim and ancient sign of penitence, is not meant to lower our Anne Parish to be cleared in the following ways: selfesteem. Rather, it acknowledges our human 1. Be registered on the Diocesan Data Base. instinct to transfer the blame whenever we can (The 2. Sign the Code of Pastoral Conduct. devil made me do it!). This prayer stops us short. 3. Be cleared by the Department of Public Welfare. We take responsibility for ourselves, our actions, our 4. Be cleared by the Pennsylvania State Police. failure to act. Then we cry out to God in those 5. Attend Protecting God’s Children Seminar. ancient words, Kyrie, eleisonNLord, have mercy. For the sinner who repents, there is mercy. This truth The Protecting God’s Children Seminar (an online 3 hour is at the heart of our faith, and it is where the Mass, seminar) is a requirement of the National Conference of our feast of faith, begins. Bishops, Diocesan and Parish for all adults 18 years of age or NCorinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. older who are involved in the public ministry (work) of the church. For more information, questions, or to begin the process of certification, please call Jeannie, 412-751-0663, Parish Safe Environment Coordinator.
Marriage Moments by Susan Vogt What do Ground Hog Day and Job have in common? Job spoke, saying: Is not man’s life on earth a drudgery? (Job 7:1) The Ground Hog story relates how life seems to repeat itself ad nauseum. Don’t let your love become a boring drudgery. Wake up determined to refresh your love. Parenting Pointers by Susan Vogt While you may still be lamenting some changes that Covid19 has brought to your family life, help your child make a list of advantages that your family has, for example: food, warmth, safety, a pet, friends, ability to read... A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar Today’s gospel reminds us unclean spirits still haunt our families. These spirits thrive inside our grudges, punishing silence, impatience and abruptness. Today Jesus offers you the authority to cast out these spirits from your life and your family.
Saints Joachim and Anne Parish 7 Faith, Fellowship, & Food Adult Education Series for Lent 2021 The Lamb’s Supper with Scott Hahn Lent Series February 16 March 23, 2021
For this Lent we will be journeying with Faith Formation Scott Hahn’s book The Lamb’s Supper. Adult Children Youth We will begin on the Tuesday before Religious Education Ash Wednesday, Tuesday, February 16, 101 McLay Drive Elizabeth, PA 15037 and will run for 6 weeks 4127540886 Email: [email protected] and conclude on Tuesday, March 23. Facebook: FaithFormation-EGSA Our Tuesday evenings begin at 6:45 pm in Saint Michael Archangel Hall Faith Formation Sessions have begun. with a light meal, prayer, a video presentation, Parents are reminded that children must complete and a small group discussion. two consecutive years of formation before receiving Donation for materials is $10 per person. any sacraments (Holy Communion or Confirmation). Please contact Sue at [email protected] If you have any questions or concerns, or 4129268412 to register, and joins us please email [email protected] as we learn more about our Catholic Faith. or call the Faith Formation Office, 412-754-0886 and leave a message.
First Holy Communion Sunday, April 11, 2021 For more information or to register, Confirmation please email [email protected] Monday, April 12, 2021 or call Mrs. Formica, 4127540886 Save the Date …. Pre-Baptism Class Family Fun Night & Car Cruise Are you expecting? Is this your first child? Friday, June 18, 2021 PreBaptism Class is for expectant parents and Sponsored by Youth Ministry Godparents or anyone who is seeking a Catholic Baptism for their child. PreBaptism Class Deacon Dale DiSanto Show the Love Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 7:00 pm Jesus commanded us to love our neighbor as we love St. Michael Meeting Room ourselves, and that can be difficult especially amid this Grandparents are also welcome at these classes. Covid-19 pandemic. Now through Palm Sunday, we are Please register by calling the Faith Formation asking for different items for different charity groups so Religious Education office, 4127540886 or that we can continue to help our neighbors near and far. emailing [email protected]. Please place your gifts in the Bins at the altar. Prior to scheduling a Baptism, parents need to attend the PreBaptismal Seminar. Warming Station Items Needed: Gloves & Underwear (especially Bereavement Ministry men), Razors & Shaving Cream, Shampoo & Soap, Toilet Paper, Adult Backpacks, and (for both men & This group, led by Deacon Dale DiSanto, is for people women) Thermals, Hats & Scarves, Socks Who have lost a loved one and are experiencing grief. This is a Support Group, not counseling. Blessing Bags For The Homeless If you need assistance in moving through your grief, Items Needed: Packs of crackers & granola bars, this is an ongoing way to be supported during this difficult hard candy, Travel Size toothpaste, lotion, deodorant & soap, toothbrushes, Chapstick time. The weekly session begins with suggested topics, open discussion and ends with prayer. Thank you for your kindness and support! 8 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Roman Catholic Community Sunday, Jan 31; website for suggestions on how to celebrate the nation during 4th Sunday in Ordinal Time Catholic Schools Week. Many who heard him were Dt 18:15-20; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28 astonished. They said, Where did this man get all this? Strengthen the partnership—The What kind of wisdom has been given him? relationship between parishes and schools is long and Thursday, Feb 04; Weekday intimate—important to note at the start of Catholic Schools Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24; Mark 6:7-13 Week. After the first Catholic diocese was established in the Line things up—Catholic schools prepare students to discover United States in Baltimore, pastors lobbied at once for schools their vocation, so they can grow to use their gifts in service of and religious to staff them. Frontier pastors vowed to build the church and world. Over the years, our notion of vocation has school first and the church later. They understood that without broadened significantly. A word that once designated those who proper religious education, the parish venture would certainly take religious vows or are ordained into ministry is now used fail. Today, celebrate this essential partnership with a holy hour, more broadly. No one defined vocation better than essayist and candlelight prayer vigil, or special project in the parish for young theologian Carl Frederick Buechner: The place God calls you people and their supporters. What is this? A new teaching to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s with authority. deep hunger meet. Are the two aligned in your life? And if not,
Monday, Feb 01; Weekday how can you bring them into alignment? Jesus summoned the Hebrews 11:32-40; Mark 5:1-20 Twelve and began to send them out two by two.
Example is the best education—Each day of Catholic Friday, Feb 05; Agatha, virgin & martyr Schools Week is the celebration of a component of Catholic Hebrews 13:1-8; Mark 6:14-29 education. Today we look at the experience of community. Thank those who opened your mind—Where would any of us Through the relationships and interactions of service activities in be without our teachers? They did everything from helping us the community and class trips to other environs, students get to with our three R’s to opening our minds to new ways of seeing practice the values they learn in their Catholic education and the world. The really great teachers taught us how to learn for experience what it feels like to be making the world a better ourselves and thus set us up for a lifetime of discovery and place. Plus they get a chance to observe others in community fulfillment. When was the last time you thanked a teacher? service and come to appreciate how they can continue caring Today is the day Catholic Schools Week pays special for others their entire lives. Today, be an example of service to attention to the faculty, staff, and volunteers that make it others. Announce to them all that the Lord in his pity has possible for these great schools to function. See the NCEA done for you. website for suggestions on how to give thanks and recognition.
Tuesday, Feb 02; Presentation of the Lord The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid.
Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 Saturday, Feb 06; Paul Miki & Companions, martyrs Teach a faith that grows on you—Mary and Joseph bring their Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21; Mark 6:30-34 beloved firstborn to the temple at the appointed time, so Jesus Make faith a family affair We close Catholic Schools Week can enter into the covenant with Yahweh that Jews have by recognizing the central role in Catholic education played by revered since Abraham. Not unlike infant Baptism today, it the family. The Second Vatican Council called the family the was—among other things—a powerful ritual of belonging that domestic church because it is in the home that faith is first put the child on the right path to growing in faith. As we formed and nurtured. Whether you live alone or with others, celebrate Catholic Schools Week—with the focus today being your home can be a sacred space of prayer and spirituality. squarely on the student—may we never forget or neglect the Creating sacred space in your home includes prayer and promise of every young soul, so receptive to our efforts to plant scripture readings at meal times and before bed; praying the the seeds of faith. The child grew and became strong, filled Rosary; placing a crucifix in a prominent place; and family with wisdom. traditions based on the liturgical seasons. Look for ways to
Wednesday, Feb 03; Blaise, bishop & martyr recognize the family’s role in Catholic education and also Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15; Mark 6:1-6 ways to make your home a domestic church. Have at it! The One nation, under God—Catholic schools have made a unique Apostles gathered together with Jesus and reported all contribution to the nation, and today we can recognize and they had done and taught. celebrate that contribution. At their very best, Catholic schools ©2019 TrueQuest Communications. All rights reserved. train students to grow both as members of the Catholic church Reprinted with permission. TakeFiveForFaith.com; and as productive citizens of the nation. By rendering to Scripture citations from the New American Bible Revised Edition Caesar and to God, Catholic schools in the United States have managed to achieve that rare combination in world history, the Come, let us bow down in worship; development of a relatively harmonious church-state let us kneel before the LORD relationship that has endured for centuries. See the NCEA who made us. — Psalm 95:6
Saints Joachim and Anne Parish 9 Mary Garden Beautification Project Saints Joachim and Anne Parish The Mary Garden Beautification Souper Bowl Soup Drive Project is being inspired by our We CAN Impact Our Community... parish Youth Group. The Mary Would you consider bringing a can or Garden Project is being planned for two of soup before or on Super Bowl the right side of Saint Michael Sunday, February 7, 2021. Church (Bell Tower Side). Please bring your donations to Mass Currently there are a few different and leave them in the Sanctuary in front of the altar. options, (a new Virgin Mary statue, All donations of soup will be shared with the local stone & concrete work, water feature, food banks and Meals on Wheels. various plants & flowers) and your Thank you for your kindness and caring! thoughts and ideas about what should be done within that space are valuable and important. Serra Catholic High School Placement Test Also anyone with landscape design experience and Serra Catholic High School Placement Test who is willing to assist with the planning and for incoming freshmen will be held on preparation of the layout of the garden would be Saturday, February 6, 2021 greatly appreciated. This will be an extensive from 8:45 am 12:00 pm facelift to the church grounds. Students must preregister. All support, time, talent, and treasure, for the Walkins will not be accepted. Mary Garden Project will be greatly appreciated. To register or for more information contact If you have any ideas or suggestions or would like Mrs. Lyons at [email protected] to volunteer your time, talent, and treasure to this or 4127512020 x134. Mary Garden Project, please email the Faith Formation office at [email protected] Saints Joachim and Anne Parish or call 4127540886. Intention and Memorial Requests Please keep the Mary Garden Project Altar Bread & Wine, Altar Flowers, Sanctuary Lamp in your prayers. St. Eugene Church: Thank you for your support and prayers. ___ Altar Bread & Wine ___ Sanctuary Lamp
Brothers and sisters: St. Michael Church:
I should like you to be free of anxieties. ___ Altar Bread & Wine
—1 Corinthians 7:32-35 ___ Sanctuary Lamp Chapel ___ Sanctuary Lamp Church
Queen of the Rosary Church: Time, Talent, and Treasure ___ Altar Bread & Wine ___ Sanctuary Lamp January 24, 2021 Please Print Weekly Offering $10,298 ___ Intention (Living) ___ Memorial (Deceased) First Offering $ 103 Date Requested ______ Monthly Offering $ 205 Alternate Date: ______ St. Anthony School $ 216 Please Print ______ Religious Education $ 90 Requested by ______ Children’s Offering $ 45 2 $ Donation $______Phone # ______021 Parish Share 3,963 2021 Parish Share to Date $4,688 Please place your request and donation ($15.00) in an envelope marked Altar Memorials and deposit in the collection Thank You For Your Sacrificial Giving! or mail to, Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Please make all checks payable to For Altar Flower Memorials please call the Parish Office, 412-751-0663, to check availability. Saints Joachim and Anne Parish Thank you for your kind support!
10 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Roman Catholic Community Patriotic Rosary Saints Joachim and Anne Parish Monday Evening Community Festival 2021 February 8, 2021 7:00 pm Saint Michael Church is scheduled for
Elizabeth, PA August 5, 6, 7, 2021 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Rosary, Patriotic Hymns and Benediction Happy 2021! — The start to a new year is a reminder There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament that our Community Festival is only 8 months away, with Benediction to conclude the recitation of the August 5th, 6th and 7th. Rosary. Please remember that we need your donations for the The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed on the Second Monday of the Month. Specialty Baskets. They are a big hit with all of our loyal All are invited and most assuredly welcome! patrons. They love how our baskets are so packed full with Mary, Queen of the Rosary, pray for us. different themes from baking and kitchen items to children's toys and games. We create baskets for men's May God Bless Our Service Personnel items, car wash baskets, summer grilling items, tools etc.. We pray for and remember our Service Men For the women we have gardening, candle, crafting, and and Women who are serving on active duty in decorating items. Please keep us in mind when you are the Armed Services, especially: Cpl. Peter A. shopping and remember to drop off any new items (never Barrante, USMC; Maj. Damian Baskerville, been used), at the back of our Gathering Spaces at each USAF; Col. Richard Collage, PA NG; Staff Sgt. Nicholas one of our churches. Thank you for your generosity! DeLuca, Army; Ens. David DeMaio, USCG; Capt. Craig We couldn't do it without your help. Dolhi, Army; Capt. Anthony Formica, Army; Jacob Formica, E-4, Army; 2nd Lt. John Formica, Army; SPC Samuel Formica, Army National Guard; Capt. Markus Saints Joachim and Anne Parish Gibson, USMC; 2ndLt. Miles Gibson, USMC; PO2. Mason Food Bank Sunday Gibson, USN; T/Sgt. Michael Goodman, USAF; Lt. Col. Third Sunday of the Month James Hock, Army; E5 Sgt. Brian Imundo, Army; Sgt. Russ We accept all nonperishable food Langley, Marines; Staff Sgt. Raymond Massung, Jr., USAF; items and paper products to administer Sgt. First Class William Nellis, Army; Staff Sgt. Timothy to the needy of our local community. Oeler, USAF; LTJG. Timothy Ragan, USN; Amn. Stephanie Items for your consideration are pasta A. Reichenbach, USAF; PFC David R. Saunders, Army and sauces, tuna fish, rice, stews, cereal, canned National Guard; Sgt. Brandon R. Smith, USAF Pararescueman; Amn. Adam Stitt, USAF; Capt. Andrew fruits & vegetables, coffee & tea, hot chocolate mix, Tkac, Army. peanut butter & jelly, sugar, flour, crackers, Jell-O gel- Thank you for your service! atin, puddings, powdered milk, cocoa, infant formula May We Never Forget . . . Freedom is Never Free! & baby food, juices, facial soap, shampoo, laundry
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