Holy Spirit St. Elizabeth of Hungary St. Clare of Assisi St. Thomas À

St. Clare St. Elizabeth Holy St. Thomas of Assisi of Hungary Spirit à Becket

460 Reed Street One Grove Place 2603 Old Elizabeth Road 139 Gill Hall Road Clairton, PA 15025 Pittsburgh, PA 15236 West Mifflin, PA 15122 Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MASS PASTORAL STAFF Temporary Administrator: Very Reverend Frederick L. Cain, VE SCHEDULE Senior Parochial Vicar: Father William R. Terza Senior Parochial Vicar: Father Kenneth E. Kezmarsky Deacon: Gerard A. Como SATURDAY VIGIL Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Amy LaMartina 4:00PM ...... St. Elizabeth of Hungary Seminarian: John Flynn 4:30PM ...... Holy Spirit 5:30PM ...... St. Thomas à Becket

SUNDAY 8:00AM ...... St. Elizabeth of Hungary 9:00AM ...... St. Clare of Assisi 9:30AM ...... St. Thomas à Becket 10:30AM ...... St. Elizabeth of Hungary 11:00AM ...... Holy Spirit Noon ...... St. Thomas à Becket

WEEKDAYS Monday ...... 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth 8:30AM-St. Clare Tuesday ...... 8:30AM-Holy Spirit 9:00AM-St. Thomas à Becket Wednesday ...... 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth 9:00AM-St. Thomas Thursday ...... 8:30AM-Holy Spirit 9:00AM-St. Thomas à Becket Friday ...... 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth 8:30AM-St. Clare (School Mass) 9:15AM-St. Elizabeth Saturday ...... 8:30AM-Holy Spirit

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

MONDAY 9:00-9:30AM ...... St. Clare of Assisi 6:00-6:45PM..... St. Elizabeth of Hungary

SATURDAY 11:00-11:45AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary 3:30-4:00PM...... Holy Spirit 4:30-5:00PM...... St. Thomas à Becket Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time • September 22, 2019

Parish Directory • Sacraments

ST. CLARE OF ASSISI BAPTISM Phone: 412-233-7870 Office Hours: Call the Parish Office where you are a registered parishioner. Monday‒Thursday: 8AM‒2PM A Pre-Baptism Class is required for first time parents or those Closed Fridays who have never taken a class. Please contact Amy LaMartina Fax: 412-233-0742 to schedule a class at (412) 882-8744 ext. 3. After attending Email: [email protected] class, the Baptism can be scheduled. A sponsor certificate/ Website: letter for each Godparent must be submitted to the Parish Office at least one www.stclareofassisiparish.com week prior to the Baptism.

st rd St. Clare Cemetery: Baptisms are celebrated on the 1 and 3 Sundays of each month. Worthington Ave. ● St. Clare of Assisi – Baptisms will be at 12:30PM For Cemetery information, call ● St. Elizabeth of Hungary – Baptisms at 11:45AM, after the 10:30AM Catholic Parish Cemeteries Mass Association at 412-256-9370. ● Holy Spirit – Baptisms at 12:15PM, after the 11AM Mass ● St. Thomas à Becket – Baptisms at 1:15PM, after the Noon Mass ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY Phone: 412-882-8744 Office Hours: MARRIAGE Monday-Thursday: 8AM-4PM Friday: 8AM-3:30PM Couples wishing to marry must meet with one of the priests in Fax: 412-882-8320 our parish grouping at least six (6) months prior to the Email: anticipated wedding date. No date can be confirmed until the couple meets with a priest. [email protected] Website: www.stelizparish.org Suggested time for weddings: 1:30PM at St. Elizabeth and 2PM at St. Clare, School Phone: 412-881-2958 Holy Spirit and St. Thomas à Becket. Couples are required to attend an School Fax: 412-882-0111 approved Pre-Marriage Preparation Program. For a listing of programs go to: School Website: https://diopitt.org/documents/2018/11/PARISH%20Pre-marriage% www.st-elizabeth.org 20programs%20PDF-1.pdf

HOLY SPIRIT Phone: 412-346-0477 Office Hours: MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND SHUT-INS: Monday & Tuesday: 8AM-4PM Closed Wednesday When someone is in the hospital or confined to their home, please Thursday & Friday: 8AM‒Noon call the Parish Office of the church where they are a registered parishioner to Fax: 412-466-4983 request Anointing of the Sick, to receive Holy Communion, or to be included Email: [email protected] in the Prayer Chain or placed on the bulletin Sick List. Faith Formation: 412-882-5023 Music Office: 412-346-0476 Horner Hall: 412-466-3444

(RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION ST. THOMAS À BECKET OF ADULTS) Phone: 412-655-2885 Office Hours: Adults interested in becoming Catholic, or those who Monday‒Friday: 9AM‒3:30PM wish to complete their Sacraments of Initiation (Holy Fax: 412-655-0615 Communion and Confirmation), are welcome to join us in RCIA. This is a Email: [email protected] process of prayer, study, conversation and decision. Classes are held each Website: week at St. Elizabeth Church in Pius X Hall from 11:30AM - 1PM. Classes www.saintthomasabecket.com begin in the Fall each year.

Please contact Amy LaMartina at 412-882-8744 ext. 3 for more information.

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Date Time Location Intention Offered By 4:00 PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Charles & Marie Willig Family (Vigil) Saturday, 4:30 PM Holy Spirit Jim & Betty Butler The Butler Family September 21 Deceased Members of the 5:30 PM St. Thomas à Becket Tom & Diane Fleet Smith & Fleet Families Deceased Members of the 8:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Grassi Family Grassi Family Sunday, 9:00 AM St. Clare of Assisi Lorraine (Honey) Tiberio Sherri & Ron September 22 Twenty-fifth 9:30 AM St. Thomas à Becket Ted & Anna Radosz Kulish Family Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Regis & Donna Auen Catherine 11:00 AM Holy Spirit Edward Ziemski Lenora Ziemski Noon St. Thomas à Becket Dolores A. Stankus Carol Colgan

Monday, 7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Brandon Thein Brittany Stoyanoff September 23 8:30 AM St. Clare of Assisi Josephine “Minnie” Ward Husband 8:30 AM Holy Spirit Evelyn Bucci Evelyn Boyle & Family Tuesday, Sister Dolores Ann & September 24 9:00 AM St. Thomas à Becket Mike Kearns Sister M. Judith

Wednesday, 7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Sean McMahon Kuchta Family September 25 9:00 AM St. Thomas à Becket Ronald A. Lichalk, Jr. Dad, Mom, Tracy & Lauren

Thursday, 8:30 AM Holy Spirit Joseph Kucsma Cagney Family September 26 9:00 AM St. Thomas à Becket Bob Graham Wife, Larraine Friday, 7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary John Riech Val Shaffer September 27 8:30 AM St. Clare of Assisi Kenneth Lewonas Wife & Children

*School Mass 9:15 AM* St. Elizabeth of Hungary Marietta Barrett Ron & Eleanor Faccenda

Saturday Morning 8:30 AM Holy Spirit Residents of Arrowood & Southwestern

2:00 PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Wedding — Kevin Canovali & Kimberly Ransom (Vigil) Saturday, 4:00 PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Joanna Raida Elizabeth McDonagh September 28 4:30 PM Holy Spirit Agnes Pasky Jerry & R.K. McElhinny 5:30 PM St. Thomas à Becket Scott Sherman Steve & Grace Sherman 8:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Wally Laboon Corrine Laboon Sunday, 9:00 AM St. Clare of Assisi Sherri A. & Johnny W. Rukas Phyllis Cavalier-Rukas September 29 Twenty-sixth 9:30 AM St. Thomas à Becket Rita Balas Daughter, Debbie Sunday in 10:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Kathleen Goellner St. Elizabeth Choir Ordinary Time 11:00 AM Holy Spirit Frances Colonna The Book Group Noon St. Thomas à Becket Helen Iannacchione Family Page 3 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time • September 22, 2019 Feast of St. Padre Pio ~ September 23 Born as Francesco Forgione in May of 1887 to peasant farmers, it was reported that by the age of 5 he consecrated his life to Jesus. At the age of 15, Francesco entered the novitiate of the Capuchin Friars and took the name of “Pio” in honor of Pope Pius I whose relic he saw at his local chapel. On one occasion during prayer, a fellow monk astonishingly reported that he saw Pio levitate during an episode of ecstacy. In 1916, Padre Pio was hearing confessions when he felt pain in his hands and feet. He noticed the stigmata, the wounds of Christ, on his hands and feet. Although bleeding and painful, the wounds smelled of roses. They continued to weep but never became infected to the surprise of doctors who examined him. Gospel Reflection He was known for his piety and charity and famously advised, “Pray, hope and don’t worry.” Padre Pio died in 1968 and Compartmentalization or consistency? In this was canonized a saint in 2002. Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells us a strange story of a sneaky, savvy steward that raises questions Please join Father Greg Madeya in about our personal virtue. “How much do you celebrating the Divine Liturgy of St. John owe? Here is your promissory note, write one for Chrysostom at St. Thomas à Becket Church eighty.” This parable isn’t advice for money on Tuesday, September 24 at 7PM. This rite management. Historically, there were many has been celebrated by our eastern brothers people who acted on behalf of their masters and sisters for the past 1,500 years. If you regarding money, like customs agents, household have never experienced the majesty of an stewards and tax collectors. Often these workers Eastern Rite, this is your opportunity to do over-charged and skimmed off the top. so. This celebration has been requested by Usurious practices like this were not in line with the Knights of Columbus. the traditional Jewish understanding of money lending, which strictly forbade them from taking CONVOCATION OF DIOCESAN PRIESTS interest or making a profit off of their own On Monday, September 30 through Thursday, October 3, all people. As the steward reduced the debt, he was priests will join Bishop David Zubik and participate in the likely writing out the amount he originally triennial convocation of diocesan priests at Oglebay Resort. intended to take for himself. Before the steward Should a priest be needed at this time for an emergency at can be commended, he needs to right the wrong Jefferson Hospital or at a nursing home, Fr. Jason Charron done. will be available. To reach him, call any of our parish offices.

“The person who is trustworthy in very small WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 to THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones.” This parable Monday, September 30 — 7:30AM — St. Elizabeth Monday, September 30 — 8:30AM — St. Clare of Assisi contains an important self-check. We have a Tuesday, October 1 — 9:00AM — St. Thomas à Becket great many things we’re responsible for that Wednesday, October 2 — 9:00AM — St. Thomas à Becket seem to have nothing to do with the kingdom of Thursday, October 3 — 9:00AM — St. Thomas à Becket God. How do we interact in those spaces? Are we trustworthy in our dealings at work and at Friday, October 4 Masses return to the regular schedule home? Are we honest and faithful to our commitments to family and friends? Are we LISTENING SESSIONS honest with our money and prudent with how we spend our time? As we approach the one-year mark of establishing our parish grouping, Listening Sessions have been scheduled at each of Jesus calls His disciples to consistency. How often our churches in an open forum setting. All sessions will be do we expect that we can be one person, one place, held from 7:00-8:15PM. yet shrug off that persona in a new situation? “No . Monday, October 7 at St. Clare of Assisi servant can serve two masters.” This week, take . Tuesday, October 8 at St. Thomas à Becket stock of your life. All of your life. Are you living . Wednesday, October 9 at Holy Spirit the Gospel values wherever you go? . Thursday, October 10 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Page 4 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time • September 22, 2019

Next Weekend Ministry Schedule

September Eucharistic Ministers Lector Altar Servers Other 28 & 29

Sat. Vigil Delores Kadrie, Mike ACOLYTE 4:00 PM Kadrie, Janet Mahoney, Martha Regan Maggie Brown Sarah Kadrie St. Elizabeth Ray Neff, Margie VanWert

Sat. Vigil David Banas, Tom Lenora Debiak CANTOR 4:30 PM Behrmann, Tim Hughes, Liz Stout Therese Palyo Kayleigh Johnson Holy Spirit Marian Siler, Liz Stout Jane Suski

Steve Callahan, Kelly Sat. Vigil Campbell, Mike Franczak, Joshua Hynes CANTOR 5:30 PM Kathy Stock Cindy Kacerik, Ava Lutz Carmen Lopresti St. Thomas Frank Kanonik

Sunday David McBride, Nancy ACOLYTE 8:00 AM Muha, John Perticone, Ed Klein Dan Fitzgerald Maggie Hassan St. Elizabeth Betty Willig, Ed Willig

Mary Beth Flaugh 9:00 AM Aaron Maricic CANTOR Kathy Tachoir Monica Kapsha St. Clare Elizabeth Marsh Lorraine Carter John Vitullo

Mame Donohue, Tom Richard Allan 9:30 AM CANTOR Donohue, Pat Gamble, Michael Bohnert Madelyn Panaiia St. Thomas Carmen Lopresti Cynthia Smith, Tom Smith Luca Ranallo

Lynn Fries, Donna Gurcak, 10:30 AM ACOLYTE Joe Gurcak, George Pry, Doug Saltzman Claire Saltzman St. Elizabeth Julia Saltzman Dave Thompson

Mary Ann Burns, Patty CANTOR 11:00 AM Thomas Strauser Cagney, Leslie Casab, Peggy Kolodychak Mackenzie & Holy Spirit Will Strauser Cheryle Ebbitt, Soad Veltri Riley Cochenour

Sue Baughman Siena Abercrombie Noon CANTOR Eileen Bourgeois Joe Maola Nicole Narr St. Thomas Carmen Lopresti Linda Michaels Noelle Narr

To all our Liturgical Ministers…We are grateful for your role in leading and supporting our weekend liturgies! Thank you all very much for your time and talents towards the joyful and reverent celebration of the Sacraments in liturgy. If you are interested in giving of your time and talent as a liturgical minister, please contact any of our Parish Offices.

Page 5 St. Clare of Assisi, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Holy Spirit & St. Thomas à Becket Churches

SCHEDULE OF OUR PARISH GROUPING AND DIOCESAN ACTIVITIES

September 25 to 40 DAYS FOR LIFE … This is a national movement in which advocates join November 3 together to hold a peaceful and prayerful vigil standing for Life through a 40- day period outside a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic. For more information, go to www.40daysforlife.com.

Saturday, September 28 PARISH PARTICIPATION IN THE 40 DAYS FOR LIFE … Plan to attend the 7:00 -11:00AM peaceful and prayerful vigil at Planned Parenthood in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Tuesday, October 1 ROSARY … 6:45PM for the Sanctity of all Human Life at St. Elizabeth of Hungary at Mary’s Waterfall Grotto

Friday, October 4 RESPECT LIFE MASS 9:15AM … at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church joined by the St. Elizabeth Elementary School children

LIVING ROSARY … will follow the 9:15AM Mass for St. Elizabeth Elementary School children at Mary’s Waterfall Grotto (weather permitting)

Sunday, October 6 RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY ROSARY MARCH … begins at 1:15PM with Praise Music at Epiphany Church (184 Washington Place, PGH 15219) followed by MASS at 1:30PM with Celebrant, Bishop William J. Waltersheid. After Mass the Rosary March will process through the City of Pittsburgh and return to Epiphany Church for Benediction, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Crowning of Our Lady of Fatima. For those who cannot process, the Rosary will be prayed at Epiphany Church while the march goes on. LIFE CHAIN 2:00-3:00PM … Pro-life signs will be held by participants lining both sides of Brownsville Road near Brentwood Towne Square in an hour of silent prayer. The St. Elizabeth Respect Life Group invites all parishioners to join them and other local parishes for this important pro-life public witness. For more information, call 412-885-3977.

Sunday, October 13 ROSARY COAST TO COAST 4:00PM … This is a call to prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty. For more info visit: RosaryCoastToCoast.com.

Sunday, October 20 PCUC BANQUET Luncheon 1:00PM … 50th Anniversary Banquet at Pittsburgh Plaza Greentree (formerly Crown Plaza) Guest speaker Kristen Hawkins, President, Students for Life (Sponsored by People Concerned for the Unborn Child) Questions? Call 412-531-9272

The Rosary is prayed after the 7:30AM Mass on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. All are welcome to join those in prayer.

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STILL SUNDAYS, September 29 - December 1 11:45AM - 1:30PM St. Thomas à Becket School Building, Classroom 6 TIME TO REGISTER! With creator and host Bishop Robert Barron, you will learn what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature beliefs and practices of the Catholic tradition. This faith formation program for adults brings the beauty, goodness and truth of the Church to life so that you can better understand and share your faith.

To register for The Catholicism Series please complete this form: (No cost for this program)

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Return form to your Parish Office or drop it in the collection basket. Any questions, call 412 -882-8744 or email: [email protected]. Thank you! WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE Now through October 20 Please check your closets for gently used winter coats, hat, gloves and scarves. You can place these items in All are invited! collection boxes at any church in our FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 grouping. Clothing will be used by 4:00 to 7:00PM Sister’s Place, the Food Bank and the St. Thomas à Becket Intersection. Some hats, gloves and Reservations Required Former Church Building scarves will also go to a Navajo $12 Per Person by Monday, Sept 30 … -out reservation. Eat in or Take Call 412-655-2885 Jointly sponsored by the Ladies of Charity and the Knights of Columbus

All Women of our parish grouping are invited to enjoy a day of fellowship and reflection at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center in the Southside (148 Monastery Avenue, PGH 15203) on Tuesday, October 1 from 10:00AM to 2:30PM. There will be time to visit the chapel, the library, attend Stations of the Cross and enjoy the quiet, Blessing prayerful setting of the monastery and surrounding OF THE grounds. Continental breakfast and lunch is included. Carpool transportation will be available, departing after ANIMALS the 9:00AM Mass at St. Thomas à Becket in the parking lot. You may also drive directly to the Retreat Center and FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 — 6:15PM meet at 10:00AM. The cost is $15. Make checks payable St Clare of Assisi Parish (St. Clare Pavilion) to St. Thomas à Becket Church. Payments will be collected upon arrival at the facility. For questions or to SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 — 1:00PM register, Call Toni Aceto at 412-310-1667. St. Elizabeth of Hungary Sponsored by the Women’s G.R.A.C.E. group. (Gather around Mary’s Waterfall Grotto)

The signs will soon be all around us... leaves turning from green to yellow to orange or red, then falling ... birds slowly disappearing to the south ... grass withering. "To everything there is a season," we read in Ecclesiastes. The natural world speaks spiritual truths, if only we have ears to hear. God invites each and every one of us into the seasonal progression of our own conversion. No matter who we are, each of us has something in our life that is ready to turn. Is it an area where we're weary? A good habit we've been putting off? A familial reconciliation that needs to happen? As the world passes from one season to another, where is God inviting you to turn toward Him? Diocese of Pittsburgh Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313 Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235 Page 7 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time • September 22, 2019

Faith Formation

Kindergarten Faith Formation begins VOLUNTEERS NEEDED this week. Please meet us in the church during all Sharing our Catholic Faith is truly a ministry from God and we sessions and at all sites to start off the year. are reliant on God to provide catechists, classroom assistants, office support, hall monitors, parking lot attendants, etc. for the Faith Formation Program. Please consider volunteering! All volunteers must complete clearances and safe environment CATECHETICAL SUNDAY training. Call 412-882-5023 if you are able to give us a hand This Sunday, September 22 we will and help our children grow in faith. celebrate “Catechetical Sunday”— a day on which to celebrate and pray FIRST SACRAMENT ORIENTATION and JESUS DAY for the Church’s mission to teach the Gospel to all people. This year’s theme is “Stay with … for children preparing to receive the Sacraments of First Us” quoting the two disciples on the road to Holy Eucharist and First Reconciliation and their parents or Emmaus who invited Jesus to stay with them (Luke significant adult(s) will be held on: 24:13–35).  Wednesday, October 16 from 4:30-5:45PM at St. Thomas à Becket (former church building) Those who respond to the call are called a catechist as they are called to share the gift of faith with  Wednesday, October 16 from 6:30-7:45PM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church others, while they deepen their own faith. Parishioners may be recommended by individuals  Thursday, October 17 from 6:30-7:45PM within the church, but ultimately, this calling comes at Holy Spirit Church from God whose Holy Spirit inspires and guides you. A catechist plays a very important and vital role in the on-going sharing of faith. Our St. Elizabeth Elementary Catholic School teachers are also a part of this unique ministry as they diligently The Youth Ministry Life Teen program has begun but it’s work to share and integrate a life of faith into every NEVER TOO LATE TO JOIN! There is no commitment. activity and class of the day. You may come whenever your schedule permits and for whatever interests you. As we continue with On Mission for the Church Alive, we are working together within our Faith This Sunday, September 22, will be a Life Night at Community to fully integrate our Faith Formation St. Elizabeth Pius X Hall, Room 105 from 7-9PM. The Programs. theme for the evening is “MADE for MORE” and we will discuss how the church is holy. Come join in our .This year our goal is to include families from all of our faith communities of St. Thomas à Becket, discussion and bring a friend. All are welcome! St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Holy Spirit and St. Clare of Assisi in all of our Faith Formation opportunities Students in Grades 9- 12 are invited to attend at each of the sites. This year children and youth FAITH AFLOAT from all four of our parishes enrolled in the Faith A cruise on the Gateway Clipper Formation programs are attending programs and SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 classes at different sites. We will be departing from St. Elizabeth at 1:45PM and

.Catechists and volunteers are ministering at return approximately 7:30PM. The cruise begins at multiple sites as we work to consolidate our 3:00PM and ends at 6:00PM. The cost is $21 which programs into one. includes dinner, dynamic talks, games and prizes, praise and worship and a dance party. Permission slips and .Throughout the year there will be moments of payment for this event are due by Sunday, September 28 prayer and outreach between the sites reminding and to Dana Mahr. encouraging the children to recognize our other More questions? Call Dana at 412-882-5023 or email: Faith Formation Programs as family. [email protected] Page 8 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time • September 22, 2019

St. Clare of Assisi • Parish News

The Vigil Candle

is lit In memory of Our Recently Departed… Freda & Charles Jack Ruffing (Husband of Former Parishioner, Carol (Fusco) Ruffing) Moorhouse By Daughter, Our Sick & Shut-ins… Carol Wilburn

Joe Bacha, Fr. Chuck Baptiste, Joseph Bartolomeo, Fred Bercik, Marcia Bercik, Jack Billy, Jim Billy, Frances Bindas, Caden Boring, Cullen Boring, Carol Burgess, Thomas Campano, Maria Campano, Kathleen Cassady, John Chomas, Stephonie Classic, Anne Donnelly, Sheila Eddy, Rebecca Farabaugh, Irene Fera, In Memory of Parents, Amy Ference, Joseph Ference, Meryl Ferrare, Louise Gallo, Richard Gazzam, Mary & Steve Pavlik Margaret Gemerchak, Ida Gouker, Pat Grguric, Genevieve Hartman, Diana Hess, By Daughter Marie Hodge, Dave Jacobs, Lorraine Kossum, Off. James Kuzak Jr., Mayor Rich Lattanzi, Henry Lasich, Lee Lasich, John Linn, Frances Lofstrom, Edward Lucot, Debra Mainiero, Martha Mathews, Audrey Mihalko, Anna Milas, Our SECOND COLLECTION Deborah (Piatek) Miller, Don Molinaro, Pat Mourey, Rev. Peter Murphy, NEXT SUNDAY is for the Martha Pastorik, Barbara Pavlack, Aldia Pavlik, Sylvia Pittman, Mary Ann Rakochy, Repairs & Maintenance of our Nancy Razorsek, Ralph Reitmeyer, Br. Raymond Reitmeyer, Betty Rothbauer, parish properties. George Senko, Marlene Schettler, Kathleen Slivan, Kathy Tachoir, Rayne Tortorice, Thank you for your generosity. Domenic Virgona, Catherine Vukovich, Ray Werner, Richard (Buddy) White, Papa Woo

It is critical that every parishioner in our grouping continue to use their church envelopes every week. A This Week’s Flowers at the Altar, good steward will work together, pray together and share at the Tabernacle their treasure. Can we please count of YOU? and at the Statue of St. Clare were donated In Memory of the Deceased Members of the Henry Family

Pick up a brochure from the bulletin tables for the Women’s Tuesday, October 8 . 6:00-8:00PM EMMAUS Retreat Weekend. It will be held at St. Paul of Clairton Municipal Building the Cross Retreat Center in Pittsburgh from October 11-13. This is a great opportunity for busy women to take a few No flu shots will be administered hours “away from it all” and focus on their faith and this year at St. Clare of Assisi Church spiritual growth. Renew your relationship with Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit! GREEN GROCER is a weekly mobile farmer’s market truck that sells fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and dry goods in the EWTN Brochures for fall are on the bulletin tables. Pick one Clairton Family Dollar Parking Lot. All are welcome on up to get the latest program information for their network. Thursdays from 1:30-2:30PM. This operation is sponsored Ascension Byzantine Catholic Church (318 Park Avenue, by the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Clairton) is having their parish picnic this Sunday, September 22 from Noon to 4:00PM in their Church CONCERNING OUR FUNDRAISERS Auditorium. All are welcome! The menu includes fried chicken, stuffed hot peppers, hamburgers, hot dogs, soft Next Drawing: Monday, drinks and beer. Price is $10 for adults; $5/children (age 12 September 30 and under) with a Maximum charge per family of $30. Entered to Date: 68 Page 9 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time • September 22, 2019

St. Elizabeth of Hungary • Parish News

Remember in your prayers all who have died, ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL

especially Ed Welsh. May he rest in peace with During the first two weeks of school, the middle school God in heaven. science students have been busy with lab experiments. There are many musical groups/choirs at St. Elizabeth that Sixth grade has been learning lab skills: operating an are beginning their fall season and looking for new electronic scale, the proper use of lab equipment and safety members. In most cases, music reading and previous protocols. By participating in an experiment entitled, experience is NOT required (except Bell Ensemble) and Kitchen Chemistry, they had to identify an unknown all ages and abilities are encouraged to join. If you have powder using 4 different investigations including a flame always wanted to become more involved in your church test. and wish to contribute to the celebration of the liturgy in a The Seventh grade students were busy very vital and unique way, we invite you to consider making Olympic Pennies where they took joining one of our groups which include: 3 copper colored pennies and created one of each gold, silver and bronze colored ADULT CHOIR—Rehearsals Thursdays, 7:00-9:00PM penny. We also investigated the amount September through May, singing at the 10:30AM Mass of voltage produced by different fruits FUNERAL CHOIR—a very flexible group that sings for using different metals. Parish funerals and rehearses 30 minutes prior. Finally, the Eighth grade students explored microbiology Attendance at all funerals is NOT required; attend only in multiple studies also acquiring new lab skills. They those that fit your schedule. learned how to pour agar dishes and view bacterial growth in soil. By staining slides, the growth of fungi was HANDBELL ENSEMBLE—Rehearsals Wednesdays, observed. 7:00-8:00PM; playing approximately every 5th Sunday on a rotating schedule. The rudiments of music reading The development of is required and a commitment to attendance is vital. yeast cells were A limited number of positions are open. counted over a period INSTRUMENTALISTS—We are always looking for of five days. Lastly, instrumentalists to enhance our weekend liturgies. Please students viewed the contact the Music Office for more information. algae and protozoa found in pond water. Questions? Call the Parish Music Office at 412-882-8436 This experiment or email: [email protected] seemed to be the most exciting part of the RESPECT LIFE GROUP NEWS ... study. The annual Respect Life Flea Market scheduled for the first Saturday in October has been cancelled for this year. Students enjoyed seeing what appeared every day on the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Our parish Vigil Day will be on slides and naming the largest organisms found. Saturday, September 28, from 7:00-11:00AM to stand and peacefully pray with fellow parishioners from St. Clare of HELP WANTED FOR OUR EXTENDED DAY Assisi, St. Elizabeth, Holy Spirit and St. Thomas à Becket. For PROGRAM ... We are looking for anyone who may be more information visit www.40daysforlife.com/Pittsburgh or interested in a position in our Extended Day Program. You must have all of your clearances. If you or someone you www.40daysforlifepittsburgh.com. ROSARY FOR LIFE and meeting—Join the respect Life know would like to apply, please call Mrs. Krueger at 412-881-2958. Group on Tuesday, October 1 at 6:45PM at Mary’s Waterfall Grotto to pray the rosary. Immediately following the rosary, the monthly meeting will be held in Pius X Hall Room 107. Serra Catholic High School - 8th Grade Visit Day Light refreshments will be served. Friday, September 27 The Rosary is prayed after the 7:30AM Mass on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Church. All students in Grade 8 are invited to meet the Serra Catholic faculty, explore our campus and experience a day in the life of an Eagle! To attend, students must register in Save the Date for our OKTOBERFEST advance with Admissions Director, Mrs. Lyons, BINGO on Tuesday, October 22! at [email protected] or call 412-751-2020 ext. 134. More information to follow soon. Page 10 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time • September 22, 2019

Holy Spirit • Parish News

Prayer for the First Day of Autumn THE SECOND COLLECTION ...

O God of creation, you have blessed us with the Next Week is for the monthly Maintenance Collection which provides for maintenance and changing of the seasons. repairs for our church and grounds. Thank you in advance for your generosity As we welcome the autumn months, may the earlier to this important collection! setting of the sun remind us to take time to rest.

May the brilliant colors of the leaves remind us of the wonder of your creation. NEXT HOLY SPIRIT SUPER BINGO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 May the steam of our breath in the cool air remind us that it is you who gives us the breath of life. Doors and kitchen open at Noon, Early Bird Games begin at 1PM with Regular Games to follow. Tickets are $25/person, available at the door in Horner Hall. May the harvest from the fields remind us of the Everyone is welcome to join the fun! abundance we have been given and bounty we are to share with others. May the dying of summer’s spirit remind us of your great promise that death is temporary and life is eternal.

PUBLIC SQUARE We praise you for your goodness forever and ever.

- Amen

FAITH FORMATION K-8 Our nation is in great need … Meets at Holy Spirit on Tuesday evenings. The of public prayer, repentance next class is Monday, September 23 from 6:30-8PM. and conversion. We ask god to save America through the APOSTOLATE COMMITTEE MEETING rosary of his Most Holy The first monthly meeting will be held on Mother. This year there will Wednesday, September 25 at 7PM in the Spirit be 21,145 rallies across the Room. U.S.A.—all at the same time.

Centering Prayer Group Please join us at Holy Spirit by the Grotto for this powerful Public Square Rosary Rally … ... will meet on Saturday, October 5 from 10AM to SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 at NOON Noon in the Spirit Room. We begin with Centering Prayer followed by Lectio Divina (the prayerful For more information, contact Barb Rauch at 412-886-2636. reading of Sacred Scripture). We break for coffee and snacks followed by a DVD and reflection. Holy Spirit Craft & Vendor Show Everyone in our Parish grouping is welcome to attend. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19  10AM to 3PM Set up at 8AM — $20 per 8' table MASS INTENTION REQUESTS $25 for a table w/electricity and/or wall space $15 product donation for the Chinese Auction There are several weekday and weekend openings for Masses through December 2019. Forms are available To reserve your space, contact Barb Price at 412-466-7125 in the back of the church. or email: [email protected] by Friday, October 11

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St. Thomas à Becket • Parish News

The beautiful flowers at the Tabernacle On Tuesday, September 24 we will in the Church this week are In Loving celebrate the seventh anniversary of Memory of the Deceased Members of the dedication of the new church the Smith & Fleet Families from Tom building of St. Thomas à Becket & Diane Fleet Parish. While our physical building

The beautiful flowers at the Blessed is beautiful, its greatest attribute is Mother Shrine this week are In Loving not found in steel, glass, marble, Memory of Ronald A. Lichalk, Jr. bricks, mortar, etc., but in what from Dad, Mom, Tracy & Lauren happens inside of it and the people who gather here. At the 9:00AM mass that morning we will celebrate the The beautiful flowers at the St. Joseph Shrine this week are Mass of the Anniversary of the Dedication of a church In Loving Memory of Ronald A. Lichalk, Jr. from Dad, building, followed by coffee and donuts in the Narthex. Mom, Tracy & Lauren We will continue to ask God’s blessings on all who The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle in the Church gather here and pray that all will continue to be will burn this week In Loving Memory of Frank instrumental in unifying the parishes of our grouping and & Alberta Gemach, from The Burcin Family strengthen the Body of Christ in Jefferson Hills, Clairton, West Mifflin and Pleasant Hills. The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle in the Chapel will burn this week In Loving Memory of Ronald A. Lichalk, Jr. from Dad, Mom, Tracy MUSIC MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

& Lauren If you've been thinking for awhile that you would like to become more Heartfelt sympathy to the family involved in the music program at & friends of Jean Panchak, St. Thomas à Becket, now is the time mother of Tina Busko of our to act. Here are some opportunities parish, Jean Pajak mother of you may consider: Barb Zehnder of our parish and Join the Adult Choir that sings at the 9:30 Mass for Kathleen Fazzoni of our parish. May their souls and the Join the Funeral Choir that sings when needed souls of all the faithful departed Become a cantor and lead the Congregation at Mass be embraced by the Heavenly Father unto everlasting life. Children are invited to participate in the Christmas Choir and sing at the Christmas Eve Mass.

ROSARY FOR: GLORIA LEPIANE - 9/24 If you are interested, please contact Carol Accetta KATHLEEN FAZZONI - 10/1 following any of the Masses The Rosary will be recited on the above dates or email her at [email protected] for the repose of the souls of Gloria & Kathleen. The time will be at 8:40AM before the 9AM Mass. We invite you to join us in STUFFED CABBAGE DINNER this charitable act. Everyone is invited to attend a Stuffed Cabbage Dinner to be held on Friday, October 4 at St. Thomas à Becket in the ATTENTION: We are in the process of former church building. installing locks on the upper level doors Menu includes: to the Preschool (side closest to the Stuffed Cabbage - Potato -Vegetable Coffee Shoppe), so that groups can use Salad - Dessert & Beverage the lower level classroom and Coffee Cost: $12.00 per person Shoppe during the day while Preschool is in session. Until this project is complete, all groups will Eat in and take out dinners will be available. need to meet in a different location. Please contact the Reservations are required and all reservations office at St. Thomas à Becket (412-655-2885) for assistance must be in by Monday, September 30. with scheduling your group for a different temporary meeting location. Thank you for your understanding and patience as To make reservations call St. Thomas à Becket we ensure the safety of our children. Parish Office at: 412-655-2885. Page 12 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time • September 22, 2019

Stewardship • Parish Staff & Contacts

SAINT CLARE OF ASSISI 412-233-7870 Student Resident Priest Rev. Fortunatus Mugisha Business Manager Kathleen Ulmer Secretary Marie Perticone Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023 Youth & Young Adult Minister Dana Mahr 412-882-5023 OFFERTORY Director of Music Ministry Sean Thornton COLLECTIONS Director of Social Ministry Karen Michaux 412-207-1655 Fiscal Year Parish Buildings & Grounds Amy Ference July 2019 - June 2020 Rectory/Office Cleaning Michele Tevis Homebound Ministry Beverly Mazza Weekend of Safe Environment Coordinator Lorraine Carter September 14/15

SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY 412-882-8744 Office Manager/Bookkeeper Joanne Carmassi ST. CLARE OF ASSISI Weekly Offering ...... $ 2,642.00 Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023 Caring Ministry ...... $ 346.00 Youth & Young Adult Minister Dana Mahr 412-882-5023 Program Manager Jennifer Michalka 412-882-5023 Director of Music Ministry Christopher McCloskey 412-882-8436 ST. ELIZABETH Director of Social Ministry Karen Michaux 412-207-1655 St. Elizabeth School Principal Leslie Krueger 412-881-2958 OF HUNGARY St. Elizabeth School Secretary Sherry Stumpf 412-881-2958 Weekly Offering ...... $ 13,340.00 Director of School Food Services Joliene Battistone 412-881-2938 Food Bank ...... $1,180.00 Parish & School Maintenance Glenn Breier Does not include Online Giving

HOLY SPIRIT HOLY SPIRIT 412-346-0477 Weekly Offering ...... $ 3,986.00 Office Manager Carole Butler Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023 Youth & Young Adult Minister Dana Mahr 412-882-5023 ST. THOMAS Director of Music Ministry Jean Werner [email protected] À BECKET Director of Social Ministry Karen Michaux 412-207-1655 Weekly Offering ...... $ 7,843.25 Housekeeper/Sacristan Barbara Price All categories include Online Giving Building & Plant Maintenance Bob Mahoney Parish Maintenance Colleen Hicks Prayer Chain Beth Fulmer 412-464-4848 Centering Prayer Group Jerry & R.K. McElhinny 412-653-0435 Rosary Prayer Group Barbara Rauch 412-886-2636

SAINT THOMAS À BECKET 412-655-2885 Thank you one and all Office Manager/Bookkeeper Lynette Baldwin for your continued Secretary Sue Weber Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023 generosity and support of Youth & Young Adult Minister Dana Mahr 412-882-5023 Director of Music Ministry Carol Accetta 412-655-2885 our parish communities. Director of Social Ministry Karen Michaux 412-207-1655 Preschool Colleen Dorsey 412-653-4322 Parish Maintenance Gary Maglicco Page 13 St. Clare of Assisi, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Holy Spirit & St. Thomas à Becket Churches

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