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+ dvent A unday of S irst F RESPONSORIAL—Psalms 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6 make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved. Response: Lord, on the cherubim, shine forth. Rouse up your of Israel, hear us, enthroned O Shepherd might and come to save us. (R) heaven and see. Visit this vine and look down from God of hosts, turn again, we implore; have claimed for it, the vine your right hand has planted, the son of man you protect yourself. (R) of man you have confirmedMay your hand be on the man at your right hand, the son as that we may call upon your your own. And we shall never forsake you again; give us life name. (R) FIRST READING— 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7 FIRST READING—Isaiah 63:16B-17, us Why do you let named forever. you are our redeemer our father, LORD, are You, so that we fear you not? Return our hearts your ways, and harden from O LORD, wander, the the tribes of your heritage. Oh, that you would rend for the sake of your servants, you, while you wrought the mountains quaking before heavens and come down, with of old. No ear of from such as they had not heard hope for, awesome deeds we could not God but you doing such deeds for those who wait no eye ever seen, any has ever heard, mindful of you in our you might meet us doing right, that we were that for him. Would have become like unclean people, sinful; all of us and we are angry, ways! Behold, you are like leaves, and our guilt like polluted rags; we have all withered all our good deeds are himself name, who rouses is none who calls upon your There carries us away like the wind. us up to our us and have delivered your face from to cling to you; for you have hidden all the the clay and you the potter: we are we are our father; O LORD, you are guilt. Yet, work of your hands. GLORIA praise you, We to people of good will. the highest, and on earth peace Glory to God in Lord glory, for your great you, we give you thanks you, we glorify adore we bless you, we Only Begotten Son, Lord Christ, Lord King, O God, almighty Father. God, heavenly mercy the of the world, have you take away God, Son of the Father, God, Lamb of seated at the right our prayer; you are away the sins of the world, receive on us; you take the you alone are the Holy One, are on us. For you alone have mercy hand of the Father, High,Jesus Christ, with the , in the glory of God the Most you alone are Lord, Amen. the Father. —“O Come, Divine Messiah” Divine Messiah” —“O Come, PROCESSIONAL its hope shall sing the day when silence waits the world in Divine Messiah, O come, flee away. and sadness triumph, permission Philip, 1877 Reprinted with Mary of St. ONE LICENSE# by Sr. Pellegrin, 1663-1745; tr. AbbŽ Simon-Joseph divin Messie; Venez, Text: A-718331.

Page Two | EVANGELION • Sunday, November 29, 2020 • greatgrouping.org LICENSE# A-718331All rights reserved. Text: Based onIsaiah9;40:1–9;1John1. Text andmusic ©1981,OCP. Allrightsreserved. underONE Reprintedwithpermission thenightintoday! and ourlove,has turned intodancing!For theLord,Let usbuild thecityofGod.May ourtearsbeturned ourlight their heartsfree. rightened ourway. TheLord ofallkindness hascalledustobealightforhispeople toset We are weare sonsofthemorning; daughtersofday. TheOnewhohaslovedus RECESSIONAL—“City ofGod” world tocome.Amen. forgiveness ofsinsandIlookforward totheresurrection ofthedeadand lifeofthe I believeinone,holy, catholicandapostolicChurch. IconfessoneBaptismforthe the prophets. the Son,whowithFatherandSonisadored andglorified,whohasspokenthrough I believeintheHolySpirit,Lord, thegiveroflife,whoproceeds from theFatherand come againinglorytojudgethelivinganddeadhiskingdomwillhavenoend. Scriptures. Heascendedintoheavenandisseatedattheright handoftheFather. Hewill suffered deathandwasburied,rose againonthethird dayinaccordance withthe Mary, andbecameman.ForoursakehewascrucifiedunderPontiusPilate, for oursalvationhecamedownfrom ofthe heaven,andbytheHolySpiritwasincarnate made, consubstantialwiththeFather;through himallthingswere made.Forusmenand before allages.Godfrom God,Lightfrom Light,trueGod from trueGod,begotten,not I believeinoneLord oftheFather JesusChrist,theOnlyBegottenSonof God,born and invisible. I believeinoneGod,theFatheralmighty, makerofheavenandearth,allthingsvisible NICENE THE each othernow. always. Letev’ryonelovetheLord God,thelivingGod; andwithsincere heartsletuslove Since theloveofChristhasbrought usalltogether, letusallrejoice andbeglad,now PRESENTATION OFTHEGIFTS—“UbiCáritas” A-718331 Allrightsreserved. Text: ,9thC.;tr. byRichard Proulx, underONELICENSE# b.1937,©1975,1986,GIAPublications, Inc.Reprintedwithpermission sleeping. WhatIsaytoyou,all:‘Watch!’” midnight, oratcockcrow, Mayhenotcomesuddenlyandfindyou orinthemorning. you donotknowwhentheLord ofthehouseiscoming,whetherinevening,orat each withhisownwork,andorders thegatekeepertobeonwatch.Watch, therefore; come. Itislikeamantravelingabroad. Heleaveshomeandplaceshisservantsincharge, Jesus saidtohisdisciples:“Bewatchful!Bealert!You donotknowwhenthetimewill —Mark 13:33-37 faithful, andbyhimyouwere calledtofellowshipwithhisSon,JesusChristourLord. totheend,irreproachablekeep youfirm onthedayofourLord JesusChrist.Godis lacking inanyspiritualgiftasyouwaitfortherevelation ofourLord JesusChrist.Hewill amongyou,sothatyouareknowledge, asthetestimonytoChristwasconfirmed not in ChristJesus,thathimyouwere enrichedineveryway, withalldiscourseand I givethankstomyGodalwaysonyouraccountforthegraceofbestowedyou Christ. Brothers andsisters:Gracetoyoupeacefrom GodourFatherandtheLord Jesus SECOND READING—1Corinthians1:3-9

Page Three | EVANGELION • Sunday, November 29, 2020 • greatgrouping.org A MESSAGE FROM FATHER JAY onepeterfive.com/just-how-evil-is-sodomy-the-saints-weigh-in catholicnews.com/update-mccarrick-report-summary-cites-lack-of-serious-investigations-of-rumors ithout fail, it brings death to the body and destruction to the soul. It pollutes the flesh, the light pollutes extinguishes of the soul. It the body to destruction and to death fail, brings it ithout

“W the devil, heart, to the human the stimulator gives and of the temple from Spirit the mind, expels the Holy of hell closes up and the gates opens the deluded mind … It from truth removes totally error, leads to It lust. of virginity It … slaughters and strangles chastity, modesty, slays temperance, is this vice violates that paradise … It defiles all sullies things, all all …” things pollutes things, not only that this stinks before me, who am the Supreme and Eternal Truth, it does it indeed displease me so Truth, Eternal and me, who the Supreme am before stinks sin this that only is not “It divine a divine justice my by judgment, cities I buried five alone it for that abomination in such it I hold and much also the devils but said, these displeases whom only me as I have not This sin it. endure to able being no longer the evil that displeases because them Not because good, they but anything like masters. their made have wretches commission the actual the sight of loathe causes to them nature angelic their originally and was angelic, nature their sin.” this enormous of

Imagine that: the sin of sodomy is so unnatural that it is even repellent to the very demons who tempt to is so unnatural that it is even repellent Imagine that: the sin of sodomy men to engage in it. “habituated to the filth of this festering St. Peter Damian decries the audacity of men who are in office. remain ordained, already or if themselves for holy orders, to present disease,” and yet dare Sodom and Gomorrah, and slew Onan for it not for such crimes that Almighty God destroyed Was letter to the Ephesians (Eph St. Paul’s he asks. Quoting deliberately spilling his seed on the ground? Heaven, how can he be so arrogant 5:5) he continues, “…if an unclean man has no inheritance at all in the kingdom of God?” which is surely , a position of honor in the as to presume “surpasses the enormity to Damian, the vice of sodomy of all others,” because: … According St. Catherine of Siena writes of sodomy in what appears to be not her own mind, but God’s in what appears to be not her own mind, but God’s St. Catherine of Siena writes of sodomy : Let us cry out to heaven for a cleansing from Sodomitic and prelates which gives way to and prelates Sodomitic priests Let us cry out to heaven for a cleansing from for our Church! and care courageous voices and witnesses of the truth of Christ to guide It is good to see an attempt to report on one of the most powerful prelates in the US church being US church in the of the most powerful prelates on one an attempt to report It is good to see is full of platitudes and page report the 400+ . However, wit: being defrocked with justice... to treated and irresponsibility of impersonality, abuse. It reeks on the crucial issue of our day— lawyer-speak is another What we seem to have here the sin of sodomy. of the problem: unwillingness to get to the core This could and resignations. a deep cleansing of sin, repentance appeal for a catharsis without the Old to the both from the truth that Jesus Christ incarnated, and preached fulfilled not be further from the ... to our day through and matured “The text of the report makes clear that because the allegations involved behavior with adult men, not minors, both both minors, not men, with adult behavior because clear makes the report involved that of “The the allegations text based his lack McCarrick on for excuses made abusive, actions McCarrick’s consider did not officials diocesan Vatican and his alleged of safety the health or not reputation, overwhelmingly real family concerned were and ties withof the church’s victims.” he Report on the ’s Institutional Knowledge and Decision-Making Related to Former Cardinal Former Cardinal Related to Decision-Making Knowledge and Institutional See’s on the Holy he Report describing introduction It included an 10, 2020. November McCarrick was released Edgar Theodore summary” and gave an “executive compilation, the report’s that led to investigation the two-year of its findings:

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The sin of Church leaders cries to God for cleansing! cleansing! for to God cries leaders Church of sin The Page Four | EVANGELION • Sunday, November 29, 2020 • greatgrouping.org spiritual

the catechist column t the beginning of this new Liturgical Year, the lectionary readings change. For JASON GAWALDO the majority of the next year, the Sunday Director of Faith Formation [email protected] will no longer come from Matthew but from Mark. During the seasons of Advent and Christmas, the second readings will That is really good news, because Jesus not be a continuous reading from the same is coming. In this week, Jesus New Testament letter. Instead they will be declares quite firmly, “Watch!” The second thematically connected with the rest of the reading speaks of the revelation (the readings. unveiling, or the divulging of a secret) and the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. In other words, The holiday gift-buying season is firmly upon the day is coming when Jesus will return to us, and this week the Holy Spirit is speaking be unveiled to the world and to reveal his about giving us gifts. He says that the grace, secret purposes. Among those purposes will or gift, of God has been bestowed on us, be your personal mission and spiritual gifts that we are “enriched in every way,” and that made available to you to accomplish it, just we “are not lacking in any spiritual gift.” On like the servants in the Gospel each has “his the surface, that may sound like hyperbole, own work.” but it is no exaggeration. Every spiritual gift you need is available to you, either directly The Spirit is opening this liturgical year, this in the unique set of spiritual gifts that the season of Advent, with a poignant question Lord has given to you or through the spiritual for each of us to consider: What is my God- gifts given throughout the Church and her given work? In the midst of the holiday rush, members. Spiritually speaking, you have or what is my God-given work? In the midst of can access everything you could possibly a global pandemic, what is my God-given need to fulfill the personal mission that Jesus work? In the fallout of an ugly, close, divisive gave you. election, what is my God-given work? In the heart of my family, my neighborhood, my career, what is my God-given work?

Jesus is coming. You are not lacking in every spiritual any spiritual gift. Are you awake and using your gifts for his purposes or will he come gift you need is suddenly and find you sleeping? “available to you.” Page Five | EVANGELION • Sunday, November 29, 2020 • greatgrouping.org • Sunday, Page Five | EVANGELION A series of articles highlighting the good people, places and things of the Great Grouping.

TOM ROONEY marilyn counts on Contributing Writer her counting squads [email protected] There are also contributions in plain The adage goes that “it takes a village to envelopes and for churches unaffiliated with raise a child.” Similarly, it takes parishioners the Great Grouping. to raise a to reach the maximum service levels of the dozens of ministries All of that was pre-COVID, of course. it offers its communities. If churches were businesses, locations like SSJP would have “The pandemic has altered the norm for hundreds of employees. Instead, volunteers giving and counting as it has for every other from the parish ranks account for tens of thing it seems,” said Marilyn, a North Hills thousands of hours of productivity every year native and graduate of IUP where she earned in the four Great Grouping parishes. a degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. “We get donations Marilyn Schroeder depends on a handpicked mailed to us, dropped off in the drop box squad to help her in her capacity as SSJP outside our offices and through the Electronic Finance Manager. The rotating members Giving Program or automatic withdrawalParenting Pointers of some 35 good souls who form teams initiated by SSJP. Our newly establishedThe body is one, though it has and give up a chunk of their Sundays are eCatholic Online Giving has provenmany parts. very (1 Cor 12:12) Each “numbers people” that she can really successful as well. Online donationspart of canour body is important and count on... to, what else... count the weekly be made by credit or debit cardconnected. or through So too, is each mem- collections! automatic withdrawal directlyber from of yourthe humanbank. family. Remem-

Page Six | EVANGELION • Sunday, November 29, 2020 • greatgrouping.org You can donate to SSJP throughber eCatholictoday the by value of each life, It’s not as simple as it seems as the visiting greatgrouping.org/financeborn/unborn,. “We have neighbor/refugee, of Pittsburgh and SSJP have stringent over 300 families participatingfriend in the - evenvarious enemy. Let us march guidelines. online giving options that weto offer,” protect Marilyn all human lives said. Each on the weekend has its own Please feel free specially numbered large envelope bag to call Marilyn that is sealed by the ushers working those at (724) 935- Masses. They are delivered to a secret, secure 2104 x221 with location where the counters begin the task any questions or that involves separating loose cash, loose concerns regarding checks, and envelopes. Then they put aside donations. special envelopes for Parish Share and the different programs that are represented in the envelope packet parishioners receive in the mail. Additionally, the envelopes that are greatgrouping.org/ marked for the three different parishes in the finance Great Grouping are sent to those individual

parishes. All four parishes have separate bank Marilyn Schroeder, accounts and completely separate budgets. Saints John & Paul Finance Manager saints john & paul director of outreach JANET ROBERTO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 AT 2PM

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John’s revelations and visions that contain symbolic language understood and visions that contain symbolic revelations John’s by the early Christians ways may have layers of interpretation in different Themes repeated of Christ and the Last Judgment teaching on the second coming The Church’s his bride, enter into a heavenly marriage and the Church, Jesus, the Divine bridegroom, when we celebrate Mass

begin the week of January 11, 2021. Details to follow! 2021. Details 11, begin the week of January was written at a time when Christians were experiencing persecution. were The Revelation to John was written at a time when Christians to them and encouragement, and to urge hope main concern was to give his readers The writer’s trials because the present His message was to persevere, during times of suffering. faithful remain message is applicable This and righteousness would prevail. and tribulations would pass. Justice today. learnIn our study of Revelation we will about… In-class and Zoom meetings for the Revelation study will study Revelation In-class and Zoom meetings for the

Page Eight | EVANGELION • Sunday, November 29, 2020 • greatgrouping.org Okenna Obinwanne Urada Baptized November 14, 2020

During these tough times, with the pandemic affecting so many lives, it was great to have loved ones come together to celebrate my son’s connection to God through the Church. We are grateful to God for keeping us safe and healthy. BAPTIZED IN THE FAITH Page Nine | EVANGELION • Sunday, November 29, 2020 • greatgrouping.org • Sunday, Page Nine | EVANGELION CRITICAL COVID-19 SAFETY REMINDERS!

s Parish Chaplain to our Great Grouping, it has been an honor to visit many parishioners in nursing homes and hospitals. At our FATHER JOE CARR most recent clergy meeting, we discussed the current status of the Parish Chaplain COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the local hospitals and on [email protected] our own parishioners.

COVID-19 cases are now at an all-time high. The PA Health Department issued an order on November 17 mandating that masks be worn indoors and outdoors if you are away from your home. Out of concern for our parishioners, and in response to a as always, significant number of emails from parishioners, the Clergy Team has 9am mass is issued the following guidelines: livestreamed • Masks must be worn at all times when attending Mass daily from or while visiting parish offices. saints john & paul, • Masks must cover both the mouth AND the nose. and 8am mass • Please remember to maintain a social distance of six feet on sundays from during Communion, and when entering or exiting the church. • COMMUNION ON THE TONGUE: quigley. For those choosing to receive Communion on the tongue, please wait and enter the end of the Communion line. The or

Page Ten | EVANGELION • Sunday, November 29, 2020 • greatgrouping.org will sanitize his hands before moving to the next section listen to mass of the church to distribute Communion. from the parking While these guidelines may upset some people, they are necessary for the physical and emotional well-being of our parishioners. As lot on 98.5fm the cases of the virus continue to grow, some parishioners will stop coming to church if they do not feel safe. What’s more, there is a at saints john & legitimate concern that there may be an attempt to lock down the churches once again as they did several months ago. I would hate paul, and 89.7fm to see us go back to limiting funeral Masses to 10 attendees.

on weekends at Even if you do not agree with these guidelines, please take quigley. into consideration the stress that could be caused in numerous parishioners if we fail to abide by them—particularly for those with underlying conditions. For details, visit Please pray for the safety of our staff and fellow parishioners as we greatgrouping.org weather this storm together.

May God bless and keep you all. NEW YEAR’S EVE (Vigil) •THURSDAY,NEW YEAR’SEVE(Vigil) DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR’SDAY •FRIDAY, JANUARY 1,2021 MARY, MOTHEROFGOD for linkstoour livestream broadcasts, Mass, &Adorationtimes, Visit greatgrouping.orgVisit forall CHRISTMAS DAY CHRISTMAS EVE THURSDAY, DECEMBER24 TUESDAY, DECEMBER8 FRIDAY, DECEMBER25 and muchmore! 2, 4,6,8&10PM 7 &9AM,PM 9 AM 5 PM 8 &10AM 4PMMasswillbelivestreamed

Page Eleven | EVANGELION • Sunday, November 29, 2020 • greatgrouping.org Making nut rolls is a way to keep the eastern European traditional baked goods of our heritage alive. But also it is about the church community DECEMBER coming together and socializing while working on this baking project. Having been involved for years, we look forward to seeing the people 12 & 13 who come out to help year after year, but at the same time it reminds us of the loss of many good bakers, volunteers and friends. —Nancy Salopek

Page Six | EVANGELION • Sunday, March 22, 2020 • greatgrouping.org The most important reason is the interaction with all the other ladies and how much fun we have talking and socializing. Also I learn a lot Page Twelve | EVANGELION • Sunday, November 29, 2020 • greatgrouping.org about baking which I am a little clueless about. I just really enjoy being with the women of Good Samaritan and meeting the ladies of the other three parishes in our grouping and working side by side with them and forming new friendships. —Karla Besong CALL (724) 266-1610 TO ORDER! Nut, Apricot and Poppyseed Rolls • $13 each ($7 for 1/2)

Christian Mothers & Ladies Guild of Good Samaritan Tray of 3 dozen homemade cookies • $15 Limited supply—First-come, first-served! Sylvia’s Famous Cherry and Apple Strudle • $13 each Lady Locks • $7/dozen Over 1,200 gifts are donated each Christmas and the Sharing Tree Ministry organizes them for presentation and delivery to various agencies and groups.

Included in these groups are neglected children, disabled children, elderly patients, and the poor.

This year, due to the pandemic, our tree tags will be available online.

Gifts can be dropped off in the upper CDC beginning Friday, November 27 through Friday, December 4.

We will be delivering the gifts on Sunday, December 6th.

If you are interested in volunteering to deliver the gifts on Sunday, December 6, please contact Kara Zumpella via the online signup form. Visit greatgrouping.org/sharing-tree. PICK VIRTUAL TAGS AT greatgrouping.org/sharing-tree Page Thirteen | EVANGELION • Sunday, November 29, 2020 • greatgrouping.org • Sunday, Page Thirteen | EVANGELION announcements from around the grouping greatgrouping.org/announcements Adoration lifeteen Adoration is available Sunday - Friday 8AM- LifeTeen, our ministry for high school students, 8PM Questions? Deacon Tom Boucek tboucek@ meets on Sundays from 5-7 PM in the upper CDC. greatgrouping.org. Our next gathering is on December 6.

communion calls missio If you or someone you know cannot attend Mass due Missio is our ministry for young adults in their 20’s and to a non-COVID medical condition call the office or 30’s that typically meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at complete our online Communion Call request form at 7 PM. Our next event “Discovering Your ” greatgrouping.org/homebound. with Fr. Mike Ackerman on Wednesday, December 9, at 7:00 PM in the upper CDC. Follow us on Cancer Caring Support Group Facebook and Instagram @MadeForMissio. Our next meeting is Wednesday, December 2 at 6:30 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room.For more HUBERT MEDALS info on the support group or to sign yourself or Saint Hubert Medals, Patron Saint of Hunters, will be your loved one up for notes of encouragement and available the weekend of November 28. Feel free compassion, email [email protected], to pick one up at the Welcome Center in the Narthex view greatgrouping.org/cancer-caring, or call Kathy Kelly at (724) 934-8303. shepherd’s heart Come and help us prepare and serve meals for study the homeless and less fortunate individuals of the Revelation Bible Study registration will open soon. Shepherd’s Heart congregation, part of the Anglican The study will begin the week of January 12. Diocese of Pittsburgh. Shepherd’s Heart serves greatgrouping.org/bible-study. the needs, both physical and spiritual, of the less fortunate. We have 2021 Shepherd’s Heart Outreach Fr. scott seethaler advent talk dates available. All are invited to join us on Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 PM in the church as Fr. Scott Seethaler gives christmas flowers Page Fourteen | EVANGELION • Sunday, November 29, 2020 • greatgrouping.org a talk titled “Give Hope a Chance” If you would like to contribute to the Christmas flowers that decorate the church, please have Confession service your donations in to the Church Office by Friday, Saints John & Paul will have 6 priests available for December 11, in order to be acknowledged. Please Confession on Wednesday, December 9 from 7:00 print the memorial name(s) legibly on the envelope. - 9:00 PM in the church. are you receiving our emails? Longest night We issue a monthly email to all of our registered All are invited to join us in an evening of prayer & parishioners at the beginning of each month. We worship on Wednesday, December 16, at 7PM also send out important Covid-19 related updates. at Saints John & Paul for an evening of peaceful If you are not receiving these emails please sign up reflections on the joy of Christ’s coming. Confession online at greatgrouping.org/welcome. & Adoration will be available. share your story christmas Giving tree tags How is God working in your life? Have you For many years, Saints John & Paul has provided over experienced Him in your daily life, in Adoration, in 1,000 gifts to people in need and in a year full of so coming back to Mass? Submit your testimony at many changes and uncertainties we hope to make it greatgrouping.org/share. another generous year! And while things may look a little different this year we are busy coordinating with livestreamed masses the organizations we support and moving the 2020 Did you know we Livestream Mass everyday at 9 AM? Sharing Tree and Angel Tree to a digital platform. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and Facebook Pick your tag at: greatgrouping.org/sharing-tree Page to be notified when we go live! . 7:00 PM‡FaithfuloftheGreat Grouping 11:00 AM†DavidMcGregor (Family) 9:00 AM‡LittleFlowers(PizonFamily) 7:30 AM†RitaNowak(RuthWillman) sunday, (Dave&DonnaWyckoff)5:00 PM†ThomasByrnes 9:00 AM†Rev. NickPesanka (MarioSantilliJr.) saturday, 7:00 PM†NoelLetterio(BibleStudyFriends) Anne&HerbiePegher(Margaret9:00 AM†Vince, Vonderau) friday, 9:00 AM‡FrancisGutgsell(Bob&MariePfau) 7:00 AM†AngeloPittore (PatPittore) thursday, 9:00 AM†Karen KellyCallahan(MaryLouCarlovits) wednesday, december2 9:00 AM‡CindyHartwig(LisaWeidner) 7:00 AM†Fr. Theodore Rutkowski(Great Grouping Priests) tuesday, 9:00 AM†JosephDresbach (Robert&MaryErkel) Monday, November30 readings & intentions † MemorialMass mass As always,thankyou foryourkindandgenerous supportofour parish. our newest christians newest our our faithful departed faithful our Lawrence Uradu&Nkeiruka(Mktaru) Christopher andKatelyn(Kazousky)Cawley WEEKLY OFFERTORY—$12,580 Okenna ObinwanneUrada Giovanna MarieDiNubila december 4 our gifts to god to gifts our Weekend of November15 december 6 Nolan &Alison(Costa)Meanor ONLINE GIVING—$4,997 Paul andAmy(Rich)DiNubila Celina Loren Meanor december 1 PARISH SHARE—$7,035 Claire MarieCawley Father ofJune(Ed)Meegan Edward Werzlbowski ‡ december 5 december 3 MassforSpiritual&PhysicalWellness Aunt ofSueMartone Louise Sobina (IS 29:17-24/MT9:27-31) (IS 40:1-5,9-11/2PT3:8-14/MK1:1-8) (IS 11:1-10/LK10:21-24) (ROM10:9-18/MT4:18-22) (IS 30:19-21,23-26/MT9:35–10:1,5A,6-8) (IS 26:1-6/MT7:21,24-27) (IS 25:6-10A/MT15:29-37) Dave Wyckoff; LouieYarabinec; DaveZajac;Joseph Zeller. 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Commercial • Residential • Fully Insured Minto Landscaping Inc. Specializing in All Retaining Walls & Brick Pavers River Rock Installation • Trimming/Pruning LET US PLACE Mulching • Planting Shrubs & Removal Hauling • Landscape Makeovers YOUR AD HERE. www.mintolandscaping.com 724-287-1278 Complete pet boarding, grooming and dog training services Misty Pines Pet Company (412) 364-4122 • www.mistypinespetcompany.com Serving the Community Since 1975

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CENKNER ENGINEERING INC. Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors (Since 1976) THIS SPACE IS Serving Pittsburgh & Southwestern PA Land Development, Land Surveying, Civil Engineering and Environmental Permitting Services (412) 699-0084 E-Mail: [email protected] 3-D-4-2 For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com 14-1208 FULL AD PAGES Looking to buy or sell? Call me! Please keep your content out of these ad areas and do Joanne Marusic Watterson not move the markers. Mobile: (724) 612-5006 - Call or Text Office: (724) 933-8500, Ext. 8525 Exceptional Care, Affordable Options Dr. Lori A. Howard Dr. Laura Di Pasquale-Gregory PG 16,17,18 and 19: FULL PAGE AD Serving Pittsburgh For Over 60 Years! Board Certified Board Certified E-mail: [email protected] Doctor of Audiology Doctor of Audiology Specializing in YOUR area! • Free market analysis • Real Ear Hearing Aid Verification • Senior Citizen Discounts • Interest-Free Financing • Repair & Service All Makes • Over 10 Major Hearing Aid Brands • Tinnitus Therapy • Risk-Free Trial Periods • LIFETIME FREE BATTERIES* • LIFETIME FREE CLEANINGS * Some exclusions may apply NOW INTRODUCING A NEW HEARING AID LEASING PROGRAM AS LOW AS $99/MONTH 9500 Brooktree Rd., Ste. 301, Wexford, PA 15090 724-934-8744 | 5 Convenient Locations | www.pghaudiology.com

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George A. Reed Agency Inc 2412 Rochester Rd • 412-318-4444 Law Offices of JACK GRATER, CPA, MST aylor & Alsko “Helping you keep more of what you earn!” Wills, Estates & Former IRS Agent Parishioner Other Legal Services Specializing in Accounting, Tax Planning and Preparation, and 337 Merchant St. • Ambridge, PA 15003 Consulting Services for Businesses, Individuals, Trust and Estates (724) 266-2370 Online and In-Person Services Available [email protected] [email protected] 412.928.3838 www.ktgcpa.com

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David L. Wessel, R.Ph. 725 W. Ingomar Rd., Ingomar (412) 367-5778 3-D-4-2 For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com 14-1208 beaver valley franklin park good samaritan saints john & paul st. our lady of peace (724) 935-2104 How is God working in your life? greatgrouping.org/share (724) 266-6565 the week ahead Father Jay Donahue, Administrator—(412) 697-5876 | [email protected] Father John Batykefer, Sr. Parochial Vicar—(724) 470-6689 | [email protected] Father Michael Roche, Parochial Vicar—[email protected] Monday, November 30 Father Joe Carr, Parish Chaplain—(412) 867-8673 | [email protected] 9:45 AM Making Music Praying Twice (MPR) Father Antoine Kairouz, Maronite Priest-in-residence 7:00 PM Separated & Divorced (Virtual) Deacon Anthony Giordano, Deacon James Olson, Deacon Tom Boucek Tuesday, Decmber 1 regular mass & confession times 9:00 AM St. John Paul II Homeschool Coop 2:00 PM Exploring Catholicism (Virtual) 8:00 AM Good Samaritan 6:30 PM Welcome Retreat Formation (MPR) M 9:00 AM Saints John & Paul 7:00 PM Spousal Loss Support Group (8&9) 7:00 PM RCIA (UCDC) 7:00 AM Saints John & Paul 9:00 AM Saints John & Paul Wednesday, December 2 T 5:30 PM CONFESSION at Good Samaritan 9:30 AM MOMS (MPR) 6:30 PM Good Samaritan 7:00 PM Cancer Caring Group (MPR) 7:00 PM Missio (UCDC) 7:00 PM Fr. Scott Seethaler Advent talk (Church) 8:00 AM Saint John the Baptist 9:00 AM Saints John & Paul 7:00 PM Six Steps to Sanity (Virtual) W

Thursday, December 3 7:00 AM Saints John & Paul 10:00 AM Spanish Rosary (Church) 8:00 AM Our Lady of Peace 10:00 AM Holy Half Hour (Grotto) Th 9:00 AM Saints John & Paul 10:00 AM Endow (MPR) 6:00 PM CONFESSION at Saints John & Paul 6:00 PM Confession (MPR/Nursery) 6:00 PM Spanish Mass Practice (Practice Rm) 8:00 AM St. John the Baptist 7:00 PM Adult Choir Rehersal (Church) F 9:00 AM Saints John & Paul 1st Friday 7:00 PM Saints John & Paul Friday, December 4 Sharing/Angel Tree Gift Drop Off (UCDC) 9:00 AM Saints John & Paul 7:00 PM First Friday Mass (Church) 3:00 PM CONFESSION at Quigley S 4:00 PM Beaver Valley Vigil Mass at Quigley Saturday, December 5 4:00 PM CONFESSION at Saints John & Paul Sharing/Angel Tree Gift Drop Off (UCDC) 5:00 PM Vigil Mass at Saints John & Paul 7:00 AM Catholic Men’s Fellowship (UCDC) 4:00 PM Confessions (MPR/Nursery) 7:30 AM Saints John & Paul Sunday, December 6 8:00 AM Beaver Valley Mass at Quigley Sharing/Angel Tree Gift Drop Off (UCDC) 9:00 AM Saints John & Paul 10:00 AM Lectio Divina (MPR) 9:30 AM Beaver Valley Mass at Quigley 1:00 PM Flame of Love Cenacle (Grotto) 11:00 AM Beaver Valley Mass at Quigley 1:00 PM Little Flowers (UCDC) Su 11:00 AM Saints John & Paul 7:00 PM Saints John & Paul 6:00 PM Spanish Mass at Quigley

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