October 4, 2020

OCTOBER 4, 2020

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIM E

MASS TIMES —registration required —

SATURDAY: 4:00 p.m. at SSJ 5:00 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 12:00 p.m. at SEAS FRIDAY: 9:00 a.m. at SMOS 12:00 p.m. at SSJ

CLERGY TEAM

Fr. Robert Grecco Administrator [email protected]

Fr. Aleksandr Schrenk Parochial Vicar [email protected]

In Residence Fr. James McDonough Fr. Jerome Etenduk

Fr. Robin Evanish Sacraments RCIA : 412-857-5356 Bulletin Deadline Baptisms and Marriages Monday at Noon Deacons Call Parish Office Sick Calls, or (subject to change Dcn. Kevin Lander You must be a parishioner for Communion to Shut-ins. for holidays) Dcn. Paul Lim at least 6 months prior to requesting forms/certification. Call Parish Office [email protected]

Dcn. Jim Mackin Allow 3 weeks for completion.

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PRAYER & WORSHIP MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS SACRAMENTS A WEEKEND TEMPORARY SCHEDULE has been prepared because of restricted attendance in each space, required social distancing, as well as the knowledge that some may not feel comfortable yet attending. Live streaming will continue to be available from SSJ. Additionally, those who are not admitted to the SSJ Masses, because the limit has been met, can remain in their cars and tune to FM frequency 96.7 for the entire audio of the Mass. Communion will be distributed outside to those who “attend” Mass from their cars. Times reflect the necessary space needed for the “sanitizing” of pews and door entrances. Note: Masses at SSJ will be live-streamed and repeated throughout the day. BAPTISM: OCTOBER 3/4 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME For arrangements call 4:00 p.m. SSJ Katherine (Kitty) Walther by James H. Walther 412-857-5356 Victoria and John Owen by Barbara Lynch, Kathrine Utchell, 5:00 p.m. SEAS and Grandchildren 7:30 a.m. SMOS Josephine Pontier by family 8:00 a.m. SEAS Joseph B. Zajicek by Joseph Zajicek and Families

9:00 a.m. SSJ Thanksgiving for Blessings Received (Anniversary) by Marie and Bob Sherwin 10:00 a.m. SMOS People of the Parishes ANOINTING OF THE SICK: 10:30 a.m. SEAS Adeline Makar by Mary Iorio and Family Call the parish office for Donna and Robert Grandinetti (54th Anniversary) arrangements if in danger of death. 11:30 a.m. SSJ If hospitalized or in a skilled nursing by son, Thomas Grandinetti facility, please ask the nursing staff OCTOBER 5 | MONDAY OF THE 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME to contact the Catholic priest on call 8:30 a.m. SSJ Rosa Ramos by Tom O’Shea for that facility. 12:00 p.m. SEAS Rita Mae Wade by Lori and Ron Squiller OCTOBER 6 | TUESDAY OF THE 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 a.m. SMOS Pat Fleck by John & Arlene Kokales 12:00 p.m. SSJ Kitty Walther by the LaPointe Family OCTOBER 7 | MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY 8:30 a.m. SSJ Jeff Hulton by the Knights of Columbus MARRIAGE: 12:00 p.m. SEAS James G. Toney by Mom, Dad, and Family Arrangements must be made with one of the priests at least six months OCTOBER 8 | THURSDAY OF THE 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME before the proposed date of the 8:30 a.m. SSJ Gay Martino by Parish Staff wedding. 12:00 p.m. SEAS Jerome J. Gardner by Dorothy Gardner OCTOBER 9 | FRIDAY OF THE 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 a.m. SMOS Mary Bluemle by Judy 12:00 p.m. SSJ Elizabeth Marszelak by daughters, Mary Ann and Christine OCTOBER 10/11 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4:00 p.m. SSJ Ralph Russo by Mona Russo 5:00 p.m. SEAS Savicki Family by Family PENANCE: 7:30 a.m. SMOS Albert Punturi by wife, Carol Saturdays: Noon to 1:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 8:00 a.m. SEAS Cornelia and Lloyd Stemle Families by Janice & John Schenk and outdoors at Ss. Simon and Jude 9:00 a.m. SSJ People of the Parishes (weather permitting) Please use masks and adhere to all 10:00 a.m. SMOS Edward Lauth by Jackie and Bruce Frank posted safety protocol. 10:30 a.m. SEAS Constance Palmosina by Michael Palmosina and Family Restrooms will not be available. 11:30 a.m. SSJ Steve Schwab and daughter, Maura by Marilyn Schwab

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PRAYER & WORSHIP

FROM FR. GRECCO

"Every child that isn't born, but is unjustly condemned to be aborted, has the face of Jesus Christ, has the face of the Lord… Please pray for members of our Things have a price and can be for sale, but people have a dignity parish and community who that is priceless and worth far more than things." have asked for our prayers: (Pope Francis, Meeting with International Federation of Anthony Anderson Arch MacLennan Catholic Physicians’ Associations, September 20, 2013) Anne Marie Birchok Laura Martin Brian Bishop Sam Martin This weekend we commemorate “Respect Life Sunday”. Please see page Irene Brosek Gina Massengill Stefani Carroll John Mazzoleni 12 of this bulletin for more information about the day and the Respect Life Brendan Carroll Kathy McGann MONTH that reminds us of the dignity of all human life and challenge to Elisa Carsia Sharon McGrath each of us to live according to that aspect of our Faith. Helen Cassidy Marjorie McHugh Kenneth Chase Paul McIsaac The Bishops of Pennsylvania composed a document, “Living Will and Rose Marie Clayton Evelyn McLaughlin Jean Conway Alex Mericli Health Care Power of Attorney” that provides directives for Catholics in Rosemarie Cyprowski Mary Jane Mericli accord with the Church’s teaching on the dignity of human life and proper Katie Denke Virginia Miller preparation for its earthly end. It can be accessed at www.pacatholic.org/ Bob Doyle Baylee Millet bishops-statements/living-will-and-health-care-power-of-attorney-2007 or Patty Drury Joan Mondine by clicking the link on the CGS homepage. Kathi Dvorak Edith Moretti Jo-Ann Eller John Mostowy

Patti Eurich Rocco Muffi A meeting was held recently to begin the process to determine the future Helen Fallon Robin Munko structure of a regional elementary school in our area. Both representatives Richard Fallon Theodore Novak from St. Margaret and St. Philip schools participated in separate meetings Ron Ferrie Mario Oliverio to listen to a presentation covering the financial concerns that face both Edward M. Flohr Charles Perry schools at this time and how a future school program could look. No Gabriel Fontana Diane Perry Deborah Ford Elizabeth Pfender decisions have been made, but reps from both schools will begin to meet May Frye Lou Pofi together to attempt to formulate a recommendation to the South Steve Garbera Robert Prevost Regional Catholic School board. The finances in each parish are of major Dolores Gigliotti Diane Pritchard attention as St. Philip parish and the future parish that we will form in Raymond Giudici Bucky Recaldini January, 2021 will still carry some financial responsibilities, even though Brandon Gross Dave Redman Margaret Harkins Paxton Renk the administration will be exercised by a regional administrator and the Wayne Hayes Erica Rich school board. Eileen Henefeld Florinda Rosemeyer Mary V. Hester Sally Sabol Patti Howcroft Alice Salla Noreen Joslyn Pat Sanctis OCTOBER IS THE MON TH OF THE ROSARY Joanne Keating Andrew Patrick Schade Miriam Kist Gail Slesinski Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary Eleanor Kitt Mary Socci — October 7 — Gregory M. Klemmer Josephine Spalla Mary Klutch Teresa Stacy “When people say the Rosary together, Don Krally Jaime St. Ledger it is far more formidable to the devil, Gloria Krally John Stokan than one said privately. Because in this Lori Krally Judith Strawins Darlene Kura Bob Super public prayer, it is an army that is Helen Kurek Rob Super attacking him. He can often overcome David Kushner Rose Talmonti the prayer of an individual, but if this Jackie Kushner Allen Turske prayer is joined to other Christians, the Charlotte Kuzma Stephanie Vail devil has much more trouble in getting Lollie Label Mary Kay Walsh Mark Laird Kevin Walters the best of it.” -St. Louis de Montfort. Larry LaSota James Walther Join with others to Sam Licciardello John Zajicek pray the Rosary. See page 9. Kathy Lupi Kathy Zajicek Mary Ann Macino Ralph Zeto

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. Robert J. Levy Antoinette “Toni” Roberto Because of the HIPAA law, treatment facilities are not permitted to release your information Pearl Niccoli Ken Roche to us unless you or your family give them permission to do so.

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PARISH LIFE

TABERNACLE CANDLE

At St. Elizabeth Ann Seton In Memory of Timothy Castello Jr. The Sacrament of Penance by his Uncle Forrest SATURDAYS FROM NOON TO 1:00 P.M. At St. Margaret of Scotland Confessions will be heard in an outdoor setting Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mulvaney & Thomas Mulvaney, Jr. at Ss. Simon and Jude Church (weather permitting), by family and indoors at St. Elizabeth Seton Church. Screens will be in place for anonymity. Masks are required. Please follow all safety protocol that is posted.

You are welcome to register for those who do not have computer access:

1. Choose the Mass times and days that the person wants. (You can choose multiple days!) Click the “sign up” box that is with each Mass time. 2. Click “submit” at the bottom of the Register to attend Mass at one of STEWARDSHIP page. our churches. Online now! 3. Use your email address (unless you Please continue to support our CGScatholic.org have previously signed in). You will see parishes with your Parish Share a box titled “my comment”. pledges and additional donations. Please do not attend a Mass in person if you are not registered. 4. Add the name of your friend or family member in that comment box. You may contribute online at CGScatholic.org. Click on the CGS Need help? Call Mary Kay or Melissa. button and see the Online Giving link. Be sure to follow the instructions for your specific parish. Each October the We thank you in advance for your generosity during these difficult Church in the United times. States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is observed as Respect Life Sunday. Learn more on page 12. Note: Parishes are listed alphabetically in this bulletin and online. THE SVDP FOOD PANTRY AT SEAS Open 9:00 a.m. to Noon on Tuesdays. The regular bulletin deadline is PLEASE stay at the top of the ramp, and they will bring your food up to you. Monday at Noon. Please watch for Location: rear of the church: 330 Third Avenue (Barrett Way). Please follow all early holiday deadlines. safety protocol issued by the state and local authorities. Email: [email protected] Phone 412-489-5848

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THE ORDER OF MASS

ENTRANCE HYMN | LORD, ALL THINGS ARE GUIDED

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, (strike breast) 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.

GLORIA

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FIRST READING | ISAIAH 5: 1-7 Let me now sing of my friend, did it bring forth wild grapes? my friend's song concerning his vineyard. Now, I will let you know My friend had a vineyard what I mean to do with my vineyard: on a fertile hillside; take away its hedge, give it to grazing, he spaded it, cleared it of stones, break through its wall, let it be trampled! and planted the choicest vines; Yes, I will make it a ruin: within it he built a watchtower, it shall not be pruned or hoed, and hewed out a wine press. but overgrown with thorns and briers; Then he looked for the crop of grapes, I will command the clouds but what it yielded was wild grapes. not to send rain upon it. Now, inhabitants of Jerusalem and people of Judah, The vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, judge between me and my vineyard: and the people of Judah are his cherished plant; What more was there to do for my vineyard he looked for judgment, but see, bloodshed! that I had not done? for justice, but hark, the outcry! Why, when I looked for the crop of grapes, The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. RESPONSORIAL PSALM 80:9, 12-16, 19-20

1. You brought a vine out of Egypt; to plant it you drove out the 3. God of hosts, turn again, we implore, look down from heaven nations. It stretched out its branches to the sea, to the Great and see. Visit this vine and protect it, the vine your right hand River it stretched out its shoots. has planted. 2. Then why have you broken down its walls? It is plucked by all 4. And we shall never forsake you again; give us life that we may who pass by. It is ravaged by the boar of the forest, devoured call upon your name. God of hosts, bring us back; let your face by the beasts of the field. shine on us and we shall be saved.

Text: Psalm 80; The Revised Grail Psalms © 2010 GIA Publications, Inc Tune: Michel Guimont © 1994, GIA Publications, Inc. SECOND READING | PHILIPPIANS 4: 6-9 Brothers and sisters: whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, if there is any excellence by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, and if there is anything worthy of praise, make your requests known to God. think about these things. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding Keep on doing what you have learned and received will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.Finally, and heard and seen in me. brothers and sisters, Then the God of peace will be with you. whatever is true, whatever is honorable, The word of the Lord. whatever is just, whatever is pure, Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION | JOHN 15:16

I have chosen you from the world, says the Lord, to go and bear fruit that will remain.

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GOSPEL | MATTHEW 21:33-43 Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: vineyard, and killed him. What will the owner of the "Hear another parable. There was a landowner who vineyard do to those tenants when he comes?" planted a vineyard, put a hedge around it, dug a wine They answered him, "He will put those wretched men to a press in it, and built a tower. Then he leased it to tenants wretched death and lease his vineyard to other tenants and went on a journey. When vintage time drew near, who will give him the produce at the proper times." he sent his servants to the tenants to obtain his Jesus said to them, "Did you never read in the Scriptures: produce. But the tenants seized the servants and one they The stone that the builders rejected has become the beat, another they killed, and a third they stoned. Again he cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is sent other servants, more numerous than the first ones, wonderful in our eyes? but they treated them in the same way. Finally, he sent his Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken son to them, thinking, 'They will respect my son.' But when away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit." the tenants saw the son, they said to one another, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and acquire his The Gospel of the Lord. inheritance.’ They seized him, threw him out of the Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. PROFESSION OF FAITH I believe in one God, (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 | SALVATION! THERE’S NO BETTER WORD

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SANCTUS / HOLY

MYSTERY OF FAITH

GREAT AMEN

AGNUS DEI / LAMB OF GOD

COMMUNION HYMN | DRAW NEAR

1. Draw near and take the Body of the Lord, and drink with faith the Blood for you outpoured. Saved by Christ’s Body and his holy Blood, with souls refreshed we give our thanks to God. 2. Christ, our Redeemer, God’s eternal Son, has by his cross and blood the victory won. He spent his life for greatest and for least. Praise Christ, the Paschal Victim, Christ the Priest. 3. Let us approach with faithful hearts sincere and claim the promise of salvation here. Christ rules our hearts, and all his saints defends; he gives believers life that never ends. 4. With heavenly bread Christ makes the hungry whole; his living water fills the thirsting soul. Alpha – Omega, unto whom shall bow all nations of the earth, be with us now.

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. Sanctus: People’s Mass by Jan M. Vermulst. © 2010 Mystery of Faith and Great Amen: Danish Amen Mass by David Kraehenbuehl © 2011 Gloria: A New Mass for Congregations by Carroll T. Andrews © 2011

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Join the Catholic Community in Carnegie, Green Tree, and Scott during this Month of the Rosary. Month of the There are many opportunities for us to pray together. For more details on these events, sign up to participate, or just learn ROSARY more about the Rosary, please visit our website, or call the parish office.

IN A WORLD DAILY ROSARY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, Join us every day of the week to FULL OF JOIN US FOR TH celebrate the Month of the Rosary. 7 ANNUAL ROSARY RALLY

The pre-recorded Rosary may be HATRED At Ss. Simon and Jude Church; in front viewed on our livestream channel after POVERTY of the crucifix facing Greentree Road. the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Mondays, 12:00 TO 1:00 P.M. Wednesdays, and Thursdays; and after INTOLERANCE Please join us for this outdoor event to the Noon Mass on Tuesdays and pray to bring God back to the center of Fridays. It can also be viewed on ANXIETY our nation. Saturdays after the 4:00 p.m. Mass, and Questions? Contact Donna Azzaretto: Sundays at 2:00 p.m. ILLNESS [email protected] SLEEPLESSNESS FEAR SADNESS ANGER IGNORANCE Pray theGRIEF Rosary LONELINESS ROSARY RACISM 2020 PITTSBURGH IN HONOR OF THE MONTH ROSARY CONGRESS OF THE ROSARY ANGUISH Join with members of our CGS You are invited to pray the Rosary at St. Anthony’s Chapel, in Troy Hill. Community on Sunday, October 18, FIGHTING

at Ss. Simon and Jude at 2:00 p.m. SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS The Rosary Congress runs through Church as we pray the rosary to honor DISEASE Friday, October 9, at 6:30 p.m. our Blessed Mother and ask her Every hour — 24/7 until the Closing intercession for all the families of our Mass on October 9, at least two people parishes and our entire CGS Parish SUFFERING will audibly pray the Holy Rosary, Divine Family! Please look for the Sign Up BROKEN FAMILIES Mercy Chaplet, or other prayers in the Genius on our website, cgscatholic.org presence of Our Eucharistic Lord. and register, or contact the parish CONFLICT office if you need help with Learn more, and/or register to attend, registration. INEQUALITY by visiting pittsburghrosarycongress.org. This event will be live-streamed, so if See the link on our homepage. you can’t join us in person, please UNEMPLOYMENT follow along at home using the “watch CORRUPTION Mass live” button on our homepage. PAIN

Find inner peace, deepen your faith, change your heart, & strengthen your will to follow Christ...just pray the Rosary.

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SIX STEPS TO SANITY Six Steps to SANITY is a safe, confidential environment that offers support and tools to families dealing with a loved one's addiction. The next session is starting via ZOOM on Wednesday, October 21, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The session meets for 12 consecutive weeks. To all volunteers and employees; the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance is If you are in a relationship with someone who has an addiction, feel continuing to provide VIRTUAL that you could benefit from this ministry, and have Zoom capability, Mandated Reporter Training, now through October, at no cost! please contact Tess Keddie at 412-857-5356 or [email protected]. This is great news for all who work with

children and/or are required to complete Mandated Reporter Training in order to Six Steps to SANITY is a faith-based ministry and support group be in full compliance in the Diocese of adapted from the bestselling book, Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Pittsburgh. If you have not completed Children by Allison Bottke, for people who are dealing with addiction in this aspect of your clearances, please their families. Using the Setting Boundaries Companion Study Guide visit our website and click or tap on the workbook, parents and families will learn how enabling and blue “Mandated Reporter Training” codependency contribute to addiction. Learning and applying these button that can be found on our steps with other families will produce healing and sanity in their lives. homepage.

If you have questions about whether you The Facilitators for this ministry are Joe and Chico Ficerai, who have are required to complete this course, been facilitating this ministry since August 2014. please visit the Diocesan website at diopitt.org, and explore the Child Protection pages with the link at the top of the home page. You may also contact Karen Maurer with your questions: [email protected], 412-857-5356.

THE PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC If you’ve missed seeing the Pittsburgh Catholic Newspaper, we have good news for you. It’s back! It has the same features and stories that you love, only now it is digital. See this online-only Pittsburgh Catholic by visiting our website: cgscatholic.org.

You are going to love this new version. There is so much to see. You can retrieve archived articles, print pages, easily share stories and pictures with family and friends, and so much more. Please be sure to explore all that the publication has to offer and spread the good news.

If you do not have access to the internet, there is a printable option with every issue published. Please ask a friend or family member to print a copy for you. ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND Annual Craft Show The 2020 Christmas Craft Show is cancelled this year due to the Covid 19 Pandemic. Hopefully we can resume this long-standing tradition in 2021.

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EARN CASH FOR OUR ARING IVING ERVING SCHOOLS Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, LITTLE BY LITTLE WE with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the CAN MAKE A peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your DIFFERENCE.

hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. –Philippians 4: 6-7 St. Margaret of Scotland School and SSJ Pre-School are participating! Change, in any form, is usually associated with stress. As we begin the month of October, the signs of change surround us in the cool temperatures and the colorful falling leaves. We hear daily in the news, Last year St. Margaret of updates on the coronavirus, anticipation of the coming flu season, and Scotland School earned reports of unrest and division in our country. The general election is $563.30 through the Box Top program! approaching fast, and people are deliberating over how to vote and for whom to vote. Families are questioning how to plan for celebrating upcoming holidays and whether or not to travel. Our parishes are in the Help us earn more with final stages of preparation for complete merger and a new name. Given the unique challenges of this year, most people are experiencing more anxiety Box Tops for Education! than usual.

The practical concerns of our world rarely have perfect solutions, but as There are 2 ways to earn Christians, we live in hope. Pope Benedict XVI wrote, “one who has hope money with Box Tops: lives differently; the one who hopes has been granted the gift of a new life Scan store receipts with the (Spe Salvi, 2).” In today’s second reading, St. Paul provides the key attaining Box Top App (Box Tops true peace of mind and heart even in the face of changes and worries preferred way to earn) or beyond our control: clip any Box Tops still found …whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, on packages and drop off whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, at St. Margaret school. (SSJ if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of Pre-school is online only.) praise, think about these things. Then the God of peace will be with you. –Philippians 4: 8-9

Bereavement Support Group: This fall, we are offering a seven week Bereavement Support Group to help those dealing with the loss of a spouse, family member, or friend. Those grieving the loss of a loved one, whether recent or not, are welcome to join us for prayer, support, discussion, and fellowship. Our small group will provide a safe, confidential place to share experiences and move through grief and sorrow toward healing, but it is not counseling. Due to COVID-19 precautions, we will offer two separate options: one will be a live group that will meet in the Ss. Simon and Jude Church Hall from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays, and the other is a Zoom group that will meet online on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. The meeting dates are October 15, 22, and 29; November 5, 12, and 19; and Get started by December 3. There is no charge. Registration for both sessions will be downloading the limited. Please contact Laura at (412) 857-5356 or [email protected] app! to register or for additional information. Go to our website to see a list of Bereavement Ministry: Do you have a desire to help others? Do you feel products and called to help those who are grieving the loss of a loved one? Are you instructions! willing to commit to prayer for someone or to reach out by a phone call or CGScatholic.org send a card? Might you be available and interested in serving at funeral Masses? If you would like to explore opportunities to serve our CGS community as a member of our Bereavement Team, please contact Laura in the Care Ministry office at (412) 857-5356 or [email protected].

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As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between. During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. As the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, the first Sunday is observed as Respect Life Sunday.

RESPECT LIFE REFLECTION

Twenty-five years ago, Pope St. John Paul II wrote that the Gospel of life is at the heart of Jesus’ saving message to the world (Evangelium vitae 1). In taking on human flesh, dwelling among us, and sacrificing his very life for our redemption, Christ reveals the profound dignity of every human person. This God-given dignity does not change with our stage of life, abilities, level of independence, or any other varying circumstance. Rather, it is rooted in the permanent fact that each of us is made in the image and likeness of God, created to share in the very life of God himself. The human person is a “manifestation of God in the world, a sign of his presence, a trace of his glory” (EV 34). And we must reflect this truth in how we act and how we treat one another. “to imitate Christ The truth of the Gospel of life is at the foundation of who we are as followers of Christ. In his earthly life, Jesus provided the and follow in his perfect model for how we are to love our neighbor and live footsteps” out the Gospel call: “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of The Gospel of Life 51 the least of these my brethren, you did it to me” (Mt. 25:40). Jesus calls each of us to “care for the other as a person for whom God has made us responsible” (EV 87). The Gospel of life is intrinsic to the whole Christian life and foundational to the decisions we make on a daily basis. For, “the Gospel of God’s love for man, the Gospel of the dignity of the person and the Gospel of life are a single and indivisible Gospel” (EV 2, emphasis added). In his encyclical on the Gospel of life, Pope St. John Paul II recognizes the full range of threats against human life, from poverty and malnutrition to murder and war. He places particular emphasis, however, on threats to life at its beginning and end—precisely when it is most in need of protection. In modern times, children in their mothers’ wombs and those approaching the end of their lives are certainly among the “least of these” in our world’s estimation. Practices such as abortion and assisted suicide tragically reject the truth that human life is always to be cherished and defended with loving concern. As the Church celebrates the 25th anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s prophetic encyclical, let us reflect on how we personally live out the Gospel: Do I talk about and act towards others as I would talk about and treat Jesus himself? Do I inform myself of the Church’s teachings and engage in the civic arena as first a follower of Christ? Do I support and advocate for laws and policies that protect and defend human life? Do I help pregnant and parenting mothers in need? Am I ready to support a loved one nearing death? Through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, may Our Lord grant us the grace to truly and courageously live his Gospel of life.

Excerpts from Evangelium vitae, © 1995, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Scriptural excerpts from Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2020, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.

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Pittsburgh will be a part of the LARGEST EVER 40 Days for Life campaign! There are over 500 cities participating in the fall campaign which started on September 23, and runs through November 1!

For our part, please join the Parishioners of Carnegie, Green Tree, and Scott to witness and pray for an end to abortion. We have committed to a four hour time slot during the 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil outside Planned Parenthood on Liberty Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh. We need to fill that time, but ideally, participants can rotate time slots of 30 minutes, one hour, or two hours during our shift.

Vigil Date: Wednesday, October 7 Vigil Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Vigil Location: Outside Planned Parenthood, 933 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh

If you would like more information about participating in the 40 Days for Life Vigil, please contact either Tess Keddie, Karen Maurer, or Laura O’Keefe.

For more information, including a Parking Options Map, please visit our website: CGScatholic.org.

Click the “Live the Gospel of Life” button on our homepage to learn more about Respect Life Month. No computer? No problem! Call Mary Kay Smith for additional information. 412-857-5356

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ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND SCHOOL

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

MISS MARGARET IANACHIONE Middle School Language Arts Classes: This week at St. Margaret, the middle school students began the first week of the year-long reading wars challenge! The goal for each student is to read independently for 15-20 minutes every day. (Studies show that students who read 20 minutes a day are likely to score in the 90th percentile on standardized tests.) At the end of each month, students’ total minutes will be added up to see which grade, 6th, 7th, or 8th, read the most minutes for that month! Students are off to a great start finding spare minutes at the beginning or end of their school day to log their reading time.

When they’re not busy with the reading challenge, middle school is working hard in their literature classes to build on their literary analysis and reading comprehension skills. This week in 8th grade, students are investigating gothic horror in the short story “The Tell -Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe. In 7th grade, students are exploring the jungle in Rudyard Kipling’s “Rikki-tikki- tavi”, a short story featured in his longer work The Jungle Book. Finally, 6th grade has learned a valuable lesson about taking good advice in John Gardner’s short story “Dragon, Dragon”.

TEACHER SPOTLIGHTS Each week we will spotlight one of our outstanding teachers at St. Margaret of Scotland School.

MISS MARGARET IANACHIONE MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS CLASSES: My name is Maggie Ianachione, and I am so excited to introduce myself as St. Margaret’s Middle School English Language Arts teacher for the 2020-2021 school year! I have previously worked as a part time ELA teacher at St. Anne and as a long-term substitute at Oakland Catholic High School. As a graduate of Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin School and Seton-La Salle High School, it brings me great joy to be able to continue to be a part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh Catholic schools at St. Margaret of Scotland this year. After graduating from Seton-La Salle, I received a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Duquesne University. I am currently working toward my MS.Ed. in Reading and Literacy Education at Duquesne. Naturally most of my days are either spent in the classroom as a teacher or student, but when I am not in school, I love spending time with my parents, four sisters, and all my nieces and nephews.

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DISCOVERING ST. ANTHONY: IF YOU ASK FOR MIRACLES Congratulations and God’s Blessings to SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA Kathleen Donnelly Bado

HAS DEVELOPED A WORLDWIDE REPUTATION and George A. Bado AS THE FINDER OF LOST THINGS. who are celebrating

The author, a cantor and volunteer in our parish 60 YEARS grouping, shares recent experiences of awakening of Marriage spirituality which ignited the desire to learn about on this saint and his marvelous gifts in God’s service. Beginning in October 2019, she conducted OCTOBER 8. interviews and traveled to Europe with a sense of

urgency difficult for her friends and family to Mr. and Mrs. Bado were married at St. Luke understand —until the pandemic hit, and then all Church (now St. Elizabeth Ann Seton became clear. Church) on October 8, 1960, by Monsignor Felix Donnelly. They are the parents of 3 sons: Greg (Amy) of Newark, Delaware; the Published in June 2020, this book, dotted with delightful and late Douglas (Lynn); and Geoff (Lori) of Cherry meaningful photos, inspires hope and cultivates deep faith. The Hill, New Jersey. They are the proud reader will be entertained by interesting quotes, comments, and grandparents of Molly, Chris, Haley, Declan, stories, heartfelt to hilarious, from over sixty parishioners and clergy and Hannah. of our Catholic community; the reader will be enlightened by research from Saint Anthony’s life and of the Franciscan order he joined.

As the season changes to cool, crisp, and colorful, the Discovering Saint Anthony "bookmobile" will be parked alongside weekend Masses.

Bookmobile schedule, weather permitting: Sunday, October 4 — SEAS 10:30 a.m. Sunday, October 11 — SSJ 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

then

If you prefer to have a copy delivered to you contact-free, just call, and text, or email the author, Doretta Whalen: now [email protected], 412-848-5124

Thanks to YOU for supporting the Saint Anthony Project; all money is donated to our CGS Catholic community.

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A BIT Take your pet ABOUT

"The essence of prayer is relationship. and join Fr. Robin It's not primarily about doing something, but about getting to know Someone." at Noon TODAY, — Fr. John Bartunek

OCTOBER 4 To love someone, to be in relationship with at the SEAS Church Pavilion someone, basically means we have to have (corner of Third Avenue & Fourth Street) spent time with them, getting to know them, at least a little bit. Adoration, even if only in our for the annual blessing of the animals. own private prayer-space, but most especially in front of the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle or in a monstrance, avails us the Humans are required to grace to begin to 'know' God. The time invested wear masks and practice allows us to develop a loving relationship with It’s this social distancing. God, as our Creator, as our Savior who loves us weekend! enough to live for us, die for us, and save us, This is short and and as Holy Spirit, the vehicle for all of the sweet, just like me. Is this going to graces and gifts we need. take long? Rain or shine Spend time adoring God, giving Him the attention He deserves. It's the best thing we can do, in order to express our gratitude for, and dependence on Him!

"If we want to experience in our own lives, ever more abundantly, the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, and if we want to contribute through them to our loved ones and to the world around us, we simply must develop a life of prayer." —Fr. John Bartunek

MUSIC AT OUR MASSES

The following Masses will have music (organist-cantor):

Saturday: 4:00 p.m. SSJ Saturday: 5:00 p.m. SEAS Sunday: 9:00 a.m. SSJ Sunday: 10:00 a.m. SMOS Sunday: 10:30 a.m. SEAS Sunday: 11:30 a.m. SSJ

The early Sunday morning Masses will be with NO music: 7:30 a.m. SMOS | 8:00 a.m. SEAS

All Masses at SSJ are livestreamed and one will rebroadcast throughout the day. PATRON SAINT OF ANIMALS, Three weekday Masses at SSJ will have music.

MERCHANTS, AND ECOLOGY This schedule is subject to change .

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HEARTS SPEAK TO HEARTS

"A basic assumption of biblical people is that everyone is hardwired for God. As the Psalmist prayed, “My soul rests

in God alone.” My wager is that everyone...implicitly wants God..." — Bishop Robert Barron

We are not hard-wired for confrontation ... and that may be okay. However, we, as Christians, need to be ready to engage in 'care-frontation' ... caring enough for our brothers and sisters, and even for those whom we perceive to be enemies, to do something for them, based on our belief that they will be much better off the closer they come to God, or to a deepening of their relationship with Him. With humility, we need to share that, although we don't have all of the answers in life, we do have the answer ... Jesus Christ. Let's try what Bishop Barron is advocating in the above statement. Let's believe that they want God, not just need Him. And then let us prepare ourselves in whatever ways, and with whatever tools we need, to 'care-front' them with the Truth that has changed our lives.

WE EVANGELIZE WE "So I say to Christians and other believers: be ready for a good fight, and get some spiritual weapons in your hands. And I say to the atheists: I’ll keep talking—because I know, despite your protestations, that your hearts are listening." — Bishop Robert Barron

MASS CHANGE! We are now permitted to have up to 50% attendance at Mass! You may have noticed an increase in the number on the Sign Up Genius. Masks and social distancing are still required, and we will continue to sanitize between the Masses. Reminder: All weekday morning Masses at St. Margaret of Scotland Church (Tuesdays and Fridays) have been moved to 9:00 a.m.

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FAITH FORMATION If you are looking for information about the Faith Formation Program for children, please see one of the September bulletins, online now at CGScatholic.org; or contact Sharon Smoller: [email protected].

Gentlemen in the CGS Catholic Community are invited to our annual MEN’S RETREAT at St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat Center. The theme of this year’s retreat will center on “Hope.” Because of COVID-19 precautions and major renovations at the retreat center, the format will be different. Unlike previous years when the retreat was held on an entire weekend, this year will be one day only: Saturday, November 14. The event begins 8:30 a.m. and ends at 7:45 p.m. The day will include three meals, prayer services, conferences, opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the anticipated Sunday liturgy. The number of retreatants will be limited to allow for social distancing, and masks will be required. The cost of the Retreat is $125. For more information, please contact Joe O'Keeffe at 412-287 -1147, or Jim Grazulis at 412-278-0437.

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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF CARNEGIE, GREEN TREE, AND SCOTT

412-857-5356 CGSCATHOLIC.ORG

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND SS. SIMON AND JUDE 330 Third Ave. 310 Mansfield Ave. 1607 Greentree Rd. Carnegie, PA 15106 Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Fax: 412-276-0816 Fax: 412-276-0816 Fax: 412-563-8524

THE MASS SCHEDULE IS ON THE FRONT COVER AND PAGE 2. 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 CGSCatholic.org and click the “Watch Mass Live” button

CLERGY TEAM PARISH GROUPING STAFF

Administrator Parochial Vicar Rev. Robert Grecco Rev. Aleksandr Schrenk [email protected] [email protected] Business Manager Music and Liturgy

Tim Thorsen Béla Pater Deacons [email protected] [email protected] Dcn. Jim Mackin In Residence [email protected] Rev. Jerome Etenduk Facilities Manager Safe Environment Dcn. Kevin Lander [email protected] Tim Castello [email protected] Bob Doyle [email protected] [email protected] Rev. Robin Evanish Dcn. Paul Lim [email protected] Karen Maurer [email protected] Transition Coordinator Rev. James McDonough Christine Manion [email protected] Chaplain [email protected] [email protected] Rev. Michael Yaksick Administrative Assistants Faith Formation [email protected] Cathy Mulkerrin Sharon Smoller [email protected] g [email protected] Melissa Nosenchuck SACRAMENTS RCIA mnosenchuck@ Anointing Dee Fitzsimmons Baptisms cgscatholic.org For arrangements please Call the parish office for [email protected]

call Dee Fitzsimmons. arrangements if in danger Maintenance Pastoral Associate of death. John Caivano (SMOS) Marriage If hospitalized or in a skilled Tess Keddie Paul Marcinizyn (SSJ) Arrangements must be nursing facility, please ask [email protected] pmarcinizyn@ made with one of the the nursing staff to contact priests at least six months Care Ministers cgscatholic.org the Catholic priest on call before the proposed date Karen Maurer of the wedding. Note: [email protected] Saint Vincent de Paul You must be a registered and 412-444-5424 Penance active parishioner for at least Laura O’Keeffe Saturdays: Noon to 1:00 p.m. six months before requesting [email protected] Flocknote indoors at St. Elizabeth Ann sacramental sponsor forms. Seton, and outdoors at Please allow three weeks for Communications Text CGSCatholic Ss. Simon and Jude completion. Mary Kay Smith to 84576 [email protected] SCHOOLS

St. Margaret of Scotland Ss. Simon and Jude BULLETIN DEADLINE DIOCESE VICTIM Elementary School Pre-school Mondays by Noon ASSISTANCE HOTLINE [email protected] 1-888-808-1235 Principal: Robert Munz Director: Trish Costantino [email protected] [email protected] Diocesan Victim Assistance 915 Alice Street 1625 Greentree Rd. Coordinator: 412-456-3093 SVDP FOOD PANTRY AT SEAS Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Pittsburgh, PA 15220 412-489-5848 CHILDLINE: 1-800-932-0313

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