THE ARCHANGEL FEBRUARY 21, 2021 | FIRST SUNDAY of LENT Welcome!

THE ARCHANGEL FEBRUARY 21, 2021 | FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Welcome!

CLERGY TEAM

Fr. Robert J. Grecco Pastor [email protected]

Fr. Aleksandr J. Schrenk Parochial Vicar [email protected]

In Residence Fr. James McDonough Fr. Jerome Etenduk Fr. Robin Evanish

Deacons Dcn. Kevin Lander Dcn. Paul Lim Dcn. Jim Mackin MASS SCHEDULE —registration required —

SATURDAY: 4:00 p.m. at SSJ 4:30 p.m. at SEAS SUNDAY: 7:30 a.m. at SMOS 8:00 a.m. at SEAS 9:00 a.m. at SSJ 10:00 a.m. at SMOS 10:30 a.m. at SEAS 11:30 a.m. at SSJ

MONDAY: 8:30 a.m. at SSJ 12:00 p.m. at SEAS TUESDAY: 9:00 a.m. at SMOS 12:00 p.m. at SSJ WEDNESDAY: 8:30 a.m. at SSJ 12:00 p.m. at SEAS THURSDAY: 8:30 a.m. at SSJ PARISH ADMINISTRATION CENTER 12:00 p.m. at SEAS 330 3rd Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106

FRIDAY: 9:00 a.m. at SMOS 412-857-5356 | WWW.STRAPHAELCGS.ORG 12:00 p.m. at SSJ For church locations and staff information, see page 20. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church | St. Margaret of Scotland Church | Ss. Simon and Jude Church St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church | St. Margaret of Scotland Church | Ss. Simon and Jude Church

PRAYER & WORSHIP SACRAMENTS MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS FEBRUARY 20/21 | FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

4:00 p.m. SSJ John Butchko by Martha Kashtock

4:30 p.m. SEAS Mickey Pelle by Joanne DiCesare

7:30 a.m. SMOS Carl Abinanti by Mary Ann and Robert Coon

BAPTISM: 8:00 a.m. SEAS Ray Beck by Jean Beck For arrangements call 9:00 a.m. SSJ David Duncan by Nancy and Joe Redlinger 412-857-5356 10:00 a.m. SMOS Marlene Delligatti by Donna McDonald and family

10:30 a.m. SEAS Richard Finch Sr. by Carolyn Finch and family

11:30 a.m. SSJ People of the Parish FEBRUARY 22 | FEAST OF THE CHAIR OF ST. PETER

8:30 a.m. SSJ John Butchko by David Harnyak

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: 12:00 p.m. SEAS Irene Brosek by Linda, Bill, and Brooke Giehll Call the parish office for arrangements if in danger of death. FEBRUARY 23 | TUESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT If hospitalized or in a skilled nursing facility, please ask the nursing staff 9:00 a.m. SMOS John Lambes by Rosemary and Ralph Vitt to contact the Catholic priest on call 12:00 p.m. SSJ John Butchko by Angela and Sam Verbene for that facility. FEBRUARY 24 | WEDNESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT

8:30 a.m. SSJ Joseph A. Petrone by Angela and Ralph Randazzo

12:00 p.m. SEAS Marylouise Dzadony by the Pritchard Family FEBRUARY 25 | THURSDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT

8:30 a.m. SSJ Joseph Stanek by daughters

MARRIAGE: 12:00 p.m. SEAS Sylvia Dlugos by family Arrangements must be made with one of the priests at least six months FEBRUARY 26 | FRIDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT before the proposed date of the wedding. 9:00 a.m. SMOS Doris Urbatis by Edie Kress and Aldo Colautti 12:00 p.m. SSJ Clynich Caito by Joanne Kollar FEBRUARY 27/28 | SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

4:00 p.m. SSJ John Butchko by Miranda and Guy DeIuliis

4:30 p.m. SEAS Frank Sikorski by Barbara and family

7:30 a.m. SMOS Kristina Mae Haskins by Bobbi and Jim Henry

8:00 a.m. SEAS People of the Parish PENANCE: Saturdays 9:00 a.m. SSJ Sandra l. Shannon by Virginia and Lee Schubert  11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. SMOS Anna Marie Mauti by Betty and Pat Trapuzzano at St. Margaret of Scotland Church  Noon to 1:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. SEAS Doris Urbatis by Betty Wuenstel at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Please use masks and adhere to all 11:30 a.m. SSJ Anne Smith by Laura and Joe O’Keeffe posted safety protocol. Restrooms will not be available.

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FROM THE PASTOR

“For God’s word offers different facets according to the capacity of the listener, and Please pray those who the Lord has portrayed his message in many have asked for our prayers: colors, so that whoever gazes upon it can see in it what suits him. Within it he has buried Leo Adamo Larry LaSota Anthony Anderson Joan Loniero manifold treasures, so that each of us might Anne Marie Birchok Kathy Lupi grow rich in seeking them out.” -St. Ephrem Brian Bishop Mary Ann Macino Pick up your Bible during the Season of Lent Bob & Marlene Arch MacLennan Donald Campbell Laura Martin and seek the treasure! Dorothy Campbell Sam Martin Elisa Carsia Kathy McGann The shortage of priests has affected the availability of the “anointing of the sick”. Helen Cassidy Sharon McGrath Please be sure to see one of us after Mass before any planned surgery that you Kenneth Chase Marjorie McHugh John Chraska Paul McIsaac would like to have preceded by the anointing. Otherwise, be sure to contact the Rose Marie Clayton Evelyn McLaughlin Catholic Priests assigned to the local hospitals/nursing homes for the Jean Conway Mary Jane Mericli sacrament upon your arrival for care. For those seriously ill in the home, if you Rosemarie Cyprowski Virginia Miller have contacted hospice care, contact us also. In some cases, the sacrament of Katie Denke Baylee Millet penance will be necessary before the anointing. Please do not wait until the Patty Drury Joan Mondine Kathi Dvorak Edith Moretti last moments of life when a priest may not be as readily available. Please note Jo-Ann Eller John Mostowy also the “last” sacrament is actually the Eucharist given as VIATICUM (food for Patti Eurich Rocco Muffi the journey). If the sick person has already lost the ability to swallow or even Helen Fallon Robin Munko consciousness, the opportunity for Viaticum will be lost. Richard Fallon Judi Novak Ron Ferrie Theodore Novak Edward M. Flohr Mario Oliverio The Church calls us to be attentive to the “Easter Duty” that requires all Gabriel Fontana Charles Perry Catholics who are able to receive the Holy Eucharist to do so at least once a Deborah Ford Diane Perry year, particularly during the span of time that began with the First Sunday of May Frye Elizabeth Pfender Lent and continues through to “Trinity Sunday” (May 30). Please note that the William Gabella Lou Pofi reception of the Holy Eucharist might require a prior reception of the Dolores Gigliotti Robert Prevost Brandon Gross Diane Pritchard Sacrament of Penance. Mark Hagelauer Bucky Recaldini Margaret Harkins Dave Redman The Parish Share Program 2021 has begun its trek to diocesan assessment Wayne Hayes Paxton Renk ($355,255) and beyond! When you receive your pledge card, I encourage you to Eileen Henefeld Erica Rich send it back as soon as possible. As an added incentive, parishes that raise Mary V. Hester Florinda Rosemeyer between 80% and 89% of their goal will receive a 1% discount. Parishes that raise Melanie Hooper Sally Sabol Patti Howcroft Alice Salla between 90% and 94% will receive a 2.5% discount. Those that raise between Noreen Joslyn Andrew Patrick Schade 95% and 100% will receive a 5% discount. We have been in that last category for Joanne Keating John Schenk the past three years! The “excess” collected beyond the goal will remain for the Alice Kernan Mary Socci benefit of St. Raphael the Archangel parish. (Remember--- PSP2020 saw an Miriam Kist Teresa Stacy excess of over $200,000!) Eleanor Kitt Jaime St. Ledger Gregory M. Klemmer John Stokan Mary Klutch Judye Suhy I also strongly encourage visitors to assist the parishioners of St. Raphael the Don Krally Bob Super Archangel to the attainment of the PSP goal. Visitors and parishioners who Gloria Krally Rob Super come to Mass without an envelope can show their support of the parish by Lori Krally Rose Talmonti dropping a donation in the red-lined Parish Share envelope that you will find in Darlene Kura Allen Turske Helen Kurek Stephanie Vail the pews. Your generosity is appreciated! David Kushner Mary Kay Walsh Jackie Kushner James Walther Charlotte Kuzma John Zajicek Lollie Label Kathy Zajicek Mark Laird

and all who are sick and in need of our prayers.

If you or a loved one are admitted to a Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed. hospital or nursing home, please let us know so we can get you the proper spiritual care. Because of the HIPAA law, treatment Dolores Saporito facilities are not permitted to release your information to us unless you or your family Elizabeth “Betty” Siskawicz give them permission to do so.

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LENTEN REGULATIONS TABERNACLE CANDLE 1. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence in the United States.

2. The obligation of abstinence (refraining from eating meat) begins at the age of 14. The law of fasting (limiting oneself to one full meal and two lighter meals) obliges all between the ages of 18-59. No one should consider this obligation lightly.

3. Those individuals who have a medical condition in which fasting may be At St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: considered harmful are not obliged to fast, but should perform some other act John Raffa of penance or charity.

by Stephanie Raffa 4. Pastors and parents are to see to it that minors, though not bound by the law of fast and abstinence, are educated in the authentic sense of penance and At Ss. Simon and Jude: encouraged to do acts of penance suitable to their age.

Ralph Zeto 5. Notable during this Lenten season is that the Solemnity of Saint Joseph falls By Jean and Harry Schultz on a Friday. Because of this, there is not an obligation to abstain from meat on Friday, March 19, 2021, the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, according to the norm of canon 1251.

6. All members of the Christian Faithful are encouraged to do acts of penance and charity during the Lenten season beyond what is prescribed by the law.

7. As a general rule, a request for a dispensation from the obligation of abstinence on Fridays of Lent will not be considered unless some serious reason is present. The attendance at social events, banquets, wedding rehearsals or receptions, or funeral wakes are not considered sufficient reason to request a dispensation. PARISH SHARE 2021 FINDING JOY IN GIVING STEWARDSHIP Please continue to support our Families in our parish will be receiving their Parish Share materials shortly. The parishes with your Parish Share season of Lent gives each of us a chance to grow in our relationship with Jesus, pledges and additional donations. and one way is by sharing our gifts.

This year, recognizing a serious decline in parish revenue due to COVID-19 restrictions, Bishop Zubik is offering a new incentive program. Parishes that raise between 80% and 89% of their Parish Share goal will receive a 1% discount. Parishes that raise between 90% and 94% of their goal will receive a 2.5% discount. Parishes that raise between 95% and 100% of their goal If you would like to contribute to the will receive a 5% discount. Parishes will still keep 100% of monies raised in parish, consider using our online excess of their goal. giving tool! You can set up recurrent payments, or make a one-time gift! Parish Share offers a wonderful opportunity to say “Yes!” to Jesus’ call to follow him. This is especially important during these difficult times, as many of our Scan the code to fellow parishioners and neighbors need our help. Thank you in advance for your learn more and/or support. get started now. OR visit our Read the Parish Share Letter from Bishop Zubik on our website. It can be found website: under “Quick Links” on the homepage. No computer? No problem. straphaelcgs.org Call Mary Kay Smith 412-857-5356.

Note: Churches are listed alphabetically in this bulletin and online. The Mass Book is open through the second week in April. Please call Melissa The regular bulletin deadline is to request a Mass Intention: 412-857-5356. Monday at Noon. Melissa is also taking requests for Tabernacle Candles Dedications for the Email: [email protected] entire year.

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ENTRANCE HYMN | AGAIN WE KEEP THIS SOLEMN FAST

PENITENTIAL ACT

I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and what I have failed to do, (all strike their breast as they say:) through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

KYRIE

FIRST READING | GENESIS 9: 8-15 God said to Noah and to his sons with him: of the covenant between me and you “See, I am now establishing my covenant with you and every living creature with you: and your descendants after you I set my bow in the clouds to serve as a sign and with every living creature that was with you: of the covenant between me and the earth. all the birds, and the various tame and wild animals When I bring clouds over the earth, that were with you and came out of the ark. and the bow appears in the clouds, I will establish my covenant with you, I will recall the covenant I have made that never again shall all bodily creatures be destroyed between me and you and all living beings, by the waters of a flood; so that the waters shall never again become a flood there shall not be another flood to devastate the earth.” to destroy all mortal beings.” God added: The word of the Lord. “This is the sign that I am giving for all ages to come, Thanks be to God.

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RESPONSORIAL PSALM 25: 4-9

O Lord, make me know your ways. Remember your compassion, O Lord, Good and upright is the Lord; he shows Teach me your paths. Guide me in and your merciful love, for they are from the way to sinners. He guides them in your truth, and teach me; for you are of old. In your merciful love remember right judgment; to the humble he the God of my salvation. me, because of your goodness, O Lord. teaches his way.

SECOND READING | 1 PETER 3:18-22 Beloved: This prefigured baptism, which saves you now. Christ suffered for sins once, It is not a removal of dirt from the body the righteous for the sake of the unrighteous, but an appeal to God for a clear conscience, that he might lead you to God. through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Put to death in the flesh, he was brought to life in the Spirit. who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, In it he also went to preach to the spirits in prison, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to him. who had once been disobedient while God patiently waited in the days of Noah during the building of the ark, The word of the Lord. in which a few persons, eight in all, Thanks be to God. were saved through water.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION | MATTHEW 4:4

One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.

GOSPEL | MARK 1: 12-15 The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, “This is the time of fulfillment. and he remained in the desert for forty days, The kingdom of God is at hand. tempted by Satan. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him. After John had been arrested, The Gospel of the Lord. Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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PROFESSION OF FAITH

I believe in one God, (all bow at the following bolder words) I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Father almighty, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate the Lord, the giver of life, maker of heaven and earth, of the Virgin Mary, and became man. who proceeds from the Father of all things visible and invisible. For our sake he was crucified under and the Son, who with the Father and Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and the Son is adored and glorified, I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, was buried, and rose again on the who has spoken through the Only Begotten Son of God, third day in accordance with the the prophets. born of the Father before all ages. Scriptures. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and God from God, Light from Light, He ascended into heaven and is apostolic Church. true God from true God, seated at the right hand of the Father. I confess one Baptism for the begotten, not made, He will come again in glory forgiveness of sins and I look forward consubstantial with the Father; to judge the living and the dead to the resurrection of the dead through him all things were made. and his kingdom will have no end. and the life of the world to come. For us men and for our salvation Amen. he came down from heaven,

OFFERTORY HYMN | FORTY DAYS AND FORTY NIGHTS

Tune: HEINLEIN, Martin Herbst, 1654-1681, Nürnbergisches Gesangbuch, 1676 Text: George H. Smyttan, 1822-1870, alt. SANCTUS / HOLY

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MYSTERY OF FAITH

GREAT AMEN

A - men.

AGNUS DEI / LAMB OF GOD

Those wishing to receive the Eucharist on the tongue are to join the line at the end . Face masks are to be pulled down prior to approaching the priest or deacon.

COMMUNION HYMN | MERCIFUL GOD—FEED US AND GUIDE US

1. Surely, you alone can save us. You pay our price with precious blood. Reaching through your great compassion. You lift up your people with love.

2. Surely, you alone uphold us. You give us strength for all our needs. Shielding with a father’s favor, You bless us with pardon and peace.

3. Surely, you alone can heal us. Yours is the will to make us whole. Soothing with a mother’s kindness, The contrite of heart you console.

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4. Surely, you alone can free us. You break the bonds of guilt and sin. Bracing, till we walk uprightly, You bolster our hope once again.

5. Surely, you alone refine us. You give us grace for lives made new, Forging, through your fire and radiance, a sacrifice worthy for you.

6. Surely, you alone redeem us. You fill our dust with holy breath. Bursting from the grave in glory, You rise from the ashes of death.

RECESSIONAL HYMN | LORD, WHO THROUGHOUT THESE 40 DAYS

Tune: ST. FLAVIAN, John Day’s Psalter, 1562; harm. based on Faux-bourdon setting Text: Claudia Hernaman, 1838-1989, alt.

Lectionary excerpts ©1970, 1986, 1992, 1998, 2001 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc. Washington D.C. All rights reserved. The English translation of some Psalm responses, some Alleluia and Gospel verses and the Lenten Gospel Acclamations, some Summaries, and the Titles and Conclusion of the Readings, from the Lectionary for Mass copyright 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc., Washington D.C. All music and texts reprinted with permission. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net # 700896-A, Annual Reprint and Podcast/Streaming License. Kyrie: “Mass for the People of God” and Gospel Acclamation: “Jubilation Mass” by James C. Chepponis Sanctus: People’s Mass by Jan Vermulst Mystery of Faith: Danish Amen Mass by David Kraehenbuehl, 1923-1997 Text: ICEL ©1969 ©2011 G.I.A. Publications, Inc

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Confession Schedule  Saturdays (except Holy Saturday)  Wednesday, March 24 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. SMOS 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. SSJ  Thursday, March 25 LENT  Saturdays (except Holy Saturday) 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. SSJ 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. SEAS  Wednesday, March 31 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. SEAS The Sacrament is not scheduled following March 31, except by appointment.

Stations of the Cross* on Fridays during Lent.

At St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 12:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

At Ss. Simon and Jude Church 12:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The 12:30 Stations are Marian Stations of the Cross

At St. Margaret of Scotland Church 2:30 p.m. School Stations Living Stations on March 26 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Holy Hour and Vespers* on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m.

& Feb. 21 Ss. Simon and Jude Church Vespers Feb. 28 St. Margaret of Scotland Church March 7 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church March 14 Ss. Simon and Jude Church March 21 St. Margaret of Scotland Church March 28 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

* registration required for Stations & Holy Hour. Click “Register to attend Mass” on our website, then click the beige tab.

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ARING IVING ERVING As we enter into the season of Lent, we members of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish join with the entire Church family in acts of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Our connection to all Catholics seems especially strong as we begin Ash Wednesday sprinkled with ashes, abstain from meat each Friday, and attend special devotions at our own and other parishes. The thread tying our one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church together across time and place can be illustrated by an Apostolic Father of the Church, St. Polycarp, whose feast we observe on Tuesday, February 23. St. Polycarp was a disciple of the beloved Apostle, St. John. He served as a Bishop in Asia Minor and was martyred for his Christian faith in the year 155 AD. It is hard to imagine what life and the Church were like so long ago and far away, yet the life of St. Polycarp exemplifies characteristics that are key to our Christian identity, and which our newly established parish should strive to emulate. A parish, especially a new one rebounding from a pandemic, needs to be hospitable. As services and events hopefully can open up more when covid-19 is better controlled, we will welcome back those who have not been attending Mass for health and safety reasons as well as visitors, new members, and those who have been estranged from the Church. St. Polycarp modeled hospitality, even to his enemies. He invited the police who came to arrest him into his lodging and served them supper before being taken captive! Another facet of gradually reopening will be opportunities to grow in and share our faith in small groups and educational programs. St. Polycarp was taught by one of Christ’s original 12 apostles. He then made it his mission to teach others, including St. Iranaeus. As Catholic Christians, the center of our community life is the Celebration of the Eucharist. Although our livestream is a blessing in desperate times, it cannot replace real reception of the Blessed Sacrament. St. Polycarp worked with the pope on meeting the special needs of the Church in Asia Minor, and he was given the honor of celebrating the Eucharist in the Papal Church. We look forward to being able to welcome safely all who hunger for the Eucharist, and eventually to be able to take the Eucharist to our homebound and facility-bound members. It is beautiful and exciting to be members of a new parish. It is awe-inspiring to be members of the Catholic Church, united in the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through time, place, and eternity. St. Polycarp, pray for us!

Wine, Cheese The Creed Are you seeking opportunities to grow in faith and prayer this Lent? Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 4, at 7:00 p.m. and plan to join Fr. Alek for his year long course on the Apostles’ Creed. In March, Fr. Alek will be teaching on, “He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.” All are welcome to tune into our Parish of St. Raphael the Archangel Livestream, or email Fr. Alek and he will send you a link to the interactive opportunity via Zoom. If you missed the two previous sessions, they are available to view in your own time on our parish website.

SOFTBALL & TENNIS PLAYERS WANTED, CO-ED: SINGLES, 21 AND OVER. Softball is played in Blawnox, Tennis at Moore Park in Brookline. The Catholic Singles Club of Pittsburgh is looking for players of all abilities. The group also offers dinners, spirituality events, trips, mini golf, hiking, volleyball, cultural and many other great events. For more information or an application, go to their website: www.cacpittsburgh.org, or contact [email protected] or Gary at [email protected] or 412-427-8772.

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Take part on our vigil day:

Join our St. Raphael the Archangel Parish family during Lent at the annual vigil outside Planned Parenthood. Our parish has pledged to pray between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24. We witness and pray peacefully for innocent preborn babies to have a chance to live, for women in crisis pregnancies to have the support they need to choose life, and for our government and society to work toward a culture of life in which the most vulnerable members are cherished and loved as our Creator loves them. We need to fill the entire four hour shift, and any amount of time you can give is appreciated. Please contact Laura at (412) 857-5356 or [email protected] to sign up for a time.

If you cannot attend our parish vigil, you can learn more and/or sign up for another time by visiting the Pittsburgh campaign:

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The GIRM also instructs that if the Eucharist was exposed for public tabernacle is in the sanctuary, "the adoration. This was changed in 1973 Priest, the Deacon, and the other to a genuflection on one knee by the ministers genuflect when they decree Eucharistiae Sacramentum. approach the altar and when they depart from it, but not during the The Genuflection celebration of Mass itself." The tabernacle and monstrance This is why you often see clergy and at St. Margaret of The General Instruction of the Roman lay ministers bowing to the altar Scotland Church Missal says: when walking across the sanctuary "A genuflection, made by bending during Mass. They will still genuflect the right knee to the ground, signifies when the Blessed Sacrament is on adoration, and therefore it is reserved the altar, when going to the for the Most Blessed Sacrament, as tabernacle, and at other times It is always good to genuflect to the well as for the Holy Cross from the prescribed by the GIRM. Blessed Sacrament reserved in the solemn adoration during the liturgical tabernacle when entering or leaving celebration on Good Friday until the Many might remember the double the church. Those who are unable to beginning of the Easter Vigil" (GIRM genuflection, which was a genuflect are encouraged to bow. 274). genuflection on both knees when the

Catechumen Taylore Bickel is marked with the Sign of the Cross during the Rite of Acceptance last Sunday. She Congratulations to and our other catechumens parishioner will go to St. Paul Cathedral

for the Rite of Election on JUSTIN METZ Sunday afternoon. who achieved Please pray for them HIGHEST HONORS as they prepare to at receive Baptism, St. Louise de Marillac School Confirmation, and for the second grading period First Eucharist that ended in January. this Easter!

St. Margaret of Scotland School Library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair open house in the school cafeteria after all St. Margaret Masses today, February 21, and next Sunday, February 28.

Check out books for all ages and pick up gift ideas for Easter. Preorder Dog Man: Mothering Heights at a special paperback price! Stop in to browse or buy. This is a great opportunity for parents to preview the Fair and help their students make selections.

Or shop online through this link: scholastic.com/bf/stmargaretschool7 All proceeds benefit our school library. Major credit cards accepted. Social distancing and masks are

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CLASSROOM CHRONICLES Each week we will highlight the amazing things that are going on in our classrooms here at St. Margaret of Scotland School.

MRS. OLGA KAISER – KINDERGARTEN: Kindergarten has been working hard learning new things and having fun. In science we learned that molecules are a group of atoms bonded together. We put this to the test by placing a candy cane in a container of warm water, cold water, and vinegar. The result was the candy cane dissolved quickly in the warm water, concluding heat breaks the bond quickly.

We learned about living and non-living and categorizing items into those categories. We helped our bird friends with their nutrients by making bird feeders. The birds must have loved it because they ate everything! The children learned about Penguins, the flightless bird. They made their own penguin and showed it off with a Penguin Parade. They added a hockey stick with their penguin to show support for the Pittsburgh Penguins!

We took advantage of the snow and made a snow volcano. We mixed an acid (vinegar) and a base (baking soda) which then produced a gas called carbon dioxide. The gas was fizzy and bubbly and so much fun.

After reading the story "Snowmen at Night" the children discussed what they would have their snowman do at night. To conclude the activity, they made an edible snowman. It was cute and yummy.

We are working hard in Math with counting to 100, place values, and adding to 10. The world of reading is so exciting, and we are trying to read everything.

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SCHOOL MERGER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

With an understanding that changes to a school carry deep and emotional impact, we offer these questions and answers to help create a better understanding of the reasons for the necessary change.

Why is this happening?

Over the past fifty years, the regional population has dropped by about 30%. As a result, student population in public, private and our Catholic schools has reflected this trend. In addition, fewer Catholics and the increased cost of operating Catholic schools has meant higher tuition and unsustainable parish subsidies, which has also contributed to a steep decline in the student population.

Both St. Philip and St. Margaret of Scotland Schools population declined over 20% in the past few years. The South Regional Catholic Elementary Schools (SRCES) Board of Directors projects that the subsidy from St. Philip Parish and St. Raphael Parish would continue to increase at an unsustainable amount on the current path of the two schools.

In July of 2020, Bishop David Zubik established SRCES and its governing board of directors to look closely at these serious issues and develop a plan for the accessibility, affordability, and sustainability of Catholic education in the southern portion of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

How did each community share in the decision?

Immediately upon the constitution of the SRCES governing board, Fr. Poecking, president of the board, met with the pastors, Fr. Robert Grecco and Fr. James Torquato, to begin a discussion regarding the future of the two schools. Over the next several months, at multiple meetings, large groups of parish and school representatives met with the pastors and the board. Both pastors consistently spoke to the needs of their parish communities including those of the school families. They also represented their parishes abilities to financially support the school.

A full summary of the process and extensive financial, demographic, and consultative documentation was shared with the board in preparation for and prior to its December board meeting.

How was the decision made?

In December, during an extended meeting, the SRCES Board of Directors deliberated concerning the extensive data and consultation process. At that time, the board voted to recommend that the two schools merge. At the January meeting, the board selected the former St. Margaret of Scotland School as the main campus of the newly emerging school.

What happens next?

With the decision made, we can now begin the exciting work of coming together to build sustainable Catholic education for our children through our newly merged school.

The regional administrator, Sharon Loughran Brown, will oversee the next steps which include forming an implementation committee to assist in gathering input from their respective school communities to inform decisions, identifying the enrollment process for the new school, and publicizing a tuition policy.

The implementation committee will have its first meeting in the very near future and will continue until a school advisory council is named. The implementation committee will also participate in the hiring process for the principal with the regional administrator and the Director of Catholic Schools. The existing diocesan process for the hiring of principals will be followed, including the internal posting of the position.

The principal of the newly merged school, once named, will select the faculty and determine the 2021-22 programming.

There will be several opportunities to get involved, starting with a request for you to join us in prayer for the success of the St. Elizabeth and St. Gabriel consolidated school. We also invite you to direct any questions to the SRCES office at [email protected].

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ST. MARGARET OF SCOT L A N D S C H O O L

ONE WEEK LEFT! Friday, February 26

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

all customers must preorder. Phones will be open for orders on TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. Call from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to place your order.

Sandwiches (no sides) Fried Fish Sandwich ...... $9 Baked Fish Sandwich ...... $9

Dinners* (pick 2 sides) Shrimp in a Basket Dinner ...... $9 Fried Fish Sandwich Dinner ...... $11 Baked Fish Sandwich Dinner ...... $11

A La Carte Take out Shrimp in a Basket ...... $5 Hand Cut Fries ...... $4 ONLY Mac & Cheese ...... $4 Cole Slaw ...... $1 412-778-8213 Vegetable ...... $2 Haluski ...... $4 3 Pierogies ...... $4

*Dinners include your choice of two: Fries, Mac and cheese, Cole Slaw, or Vegetable

You will choose a 15-minute time slot to pick up your order. You will park and a volunteer will get your name tell you your total again then bring your food out to you. No one will be permitted into the Voted Best Fish Fry in school. Once the time slot is full we will give you a Pittsburgh 2014 & 2016 choice of other slots. Once all slots are full phones will be turned off.

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(No Substitutions)

Fried or Baked Fish

Crab Cakes (3) $9.50 each Shrimp (5)

DRINKS: $1.00

Water, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Brisk

Order before you get there, and your fresh delicious food will be delivered to your car! You can place your order by phone, online or in person. When you arrive at the school for pickup, park in one of the numbered parking spaces, call the posted number and we will bring your order to your car. It is that easy! No phone? No internet? No worries! You can place an order in person at the Pre-school door entrance. Proceeds benefit the Parish of St. Raphael the Archangel

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Fish Fry at SEAS DINNERS A LA CARTE SOUP

FISH TRIO DINNER $13 CLAM CHOWDER $3 (FRIED FISH, SHRIMP, & A CRAB BAKED FISH SANDWICH $7 OR POTATO CAKE —NO SUBSTITUTIONS) WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER FRIED FISH SANDWICH $7 EXTRA SANDWICH BUN $1 BAKED FISH ON A $10 CRAB CAKES (3) $7 DISH DINNER WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, PIEROGI (EACH) $1 HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE & & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER COCKTAIL SAUCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. HOT SAUCE, KETCHUP, AND PIEROGI (1/2 DOZEN) $5 UTENSILS ALSO AVAILABLE.. WE WILL FRIED FISH ON A $10 PACK IT FOR YOU, JUST LET OUR DISH DINNER VOLUNTEERS KNOW YOUR REQUEST WHEN ORDERING. WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER SIDES You may call-in your orders or place them in person. If entering CRAB CAKE DINNER $10 FRENCH FRIES $3 the building, please wear a mask WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, and practice social–distancing. & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER Follow the signs and remain in HALUSKI $3 the designated areas.

CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS JUMBO SHRIMP $10 MAC & CHEESE SIDE $3 ACCEPTED for all orders.

DINNER Cash transactions— indoors only. WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, STEWED TOMATOES $3 & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER CARSIDE PICKUP is available in the 4th Street Lot. APPLESAUCE $1 Pre-paid orders only. Our car PIEROGI DINNER (6) $6 delivery volunteers will not have WITH COLESLAW cash with them. COLESLAW $2 Look for the colorful banners, & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER and follow the posted directions.

412-857-5318 ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CHURCH ST. LUKE HALL | EVERY FRIDAY IN LENT 11:30 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. (GOOD FRIDAY 3:00 TO 7:00 P.M.) TAKE OUT ONLY PHONE ORDERS 11:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. 412-857-5318 — All proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to debt reduction. —

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THE PARISH OF ST. RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL Serving the Catholic Community in Carnegie, Green Tree, and Scott

412-857-5356 STRAPHAELCGS.ORG

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church St. Margaret of Scotland Church Ss. Simon and Jude Church 330 3rd Ave. 310 Mansfield Ave. 1607 Greentree Rd. Carnegie, PA 15106 Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Pittsburgh, PA 15220

THE MASS SCHEDULE IS ON THE FRONT COVER Please register online to secure your place at Mass. You may also call Melissa or Mary Kay at 412-857-5356. MASSES AT SSJ STREAMED LIVE Please join us at StRaphaelCGS.org and click the “Livestream” button

CLERGY TEAM PARISH GROUPING STAFF

Pastor Parochial Vicar Offices: 330 3rd Avenue | Carnegie, PA | 15106 Rev. Robert Grecco Rev. Aleksandr Schrenk [email protected] [email protected] Business Manager Music and Liturgy

In Residence Tim Thorsen Béla Pater Deacons Rev. Jerome Etenduk [email protected] [email protected] Dcn. Jim Mackin [email protected] Baptism Coordinator Facilities Manager [email protected] Rev. Robin Evanish Safe Environment [email protected] Tim Castello Karen Maurer Dcn. Kevin Lander [email protected] [email protected] Rev. James McDonough [email protected] [email protected] Faith Formation Dcn. Paul Lim Administrative Assistants Chaplain Sharon Smoller RCIA Coordinator Rev. Michael Yaksick [email protected] Cathy Mulkerrin [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Care Ministers Melissa Nosenchuck Karen Maurer [email protected] [email protected] SACRAMENTS Anointing Laura O’Keeffe Maintenance Baptisms [email protected] For arrangements please Call the parish office for Rege Reaghard (SEAS) arrangements if in danger call Dcn. Jim Mackin. Communications John Caivano (SMOS)

of death. Mary Kay Smith Marriage If hospitalized or in a skilled [email protected] Paul Marcinizyn (SSJ) Arrangements must be nursing facility, please ask maintenance made with one of the the nursing staff to contact @straphaelcgs.org priests at least six months the Catholic priest on call. before the proposed date of the wedding. Note: You must be a registered and Penance active parishioner for at least Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. six months before requesting Saint Vincent de Paul at St. Margaret of Scotland sacramental sponsor forms. Flocknote 412-444-5424 Church, and Noon to 1:00 p.m. Please allow three weeks for Text StRaphaelCGS

at St. Elizabeth Ann Church completion. to 84576 SVdP Food Pantry Learn more: flocknote.com at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton SCHOOLS 412-489-5848

St. Margaret of Scotland Ss. Simon and Jude Elementary School Pre-school DIOCESE VICTIM BULLETIN DEADLINE ASSISTANCE HOTLINE Principal: Robert Munz Director: Trish Costantino Mondays by Noon 1-888-808-1235 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 915 Alice Street 1625 Greentree Rd. Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: 412-456-3093 Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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