The Roman Catholic Community of Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area, 213 One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Schedule Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm St. Church 6:00 pm St. Eugene Church

Sunday 8:00 am St. Eugene Church 9:00 am St. Michael Church 10:30 am Queen of the Church 12 Noon St. Michael Church

Weekday Mass Schedule Queen of the Rosary Church 8:30 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday

St. Eugene Church 6:30 pm Tuesday & 8:30 am Thursday

St. Michael Church - 9:00 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Reconciliation St. Eugene Church, Liberty Tuesday, 7:00 — 7:30 pm Saturday, 5:15 — 5:45 pm

St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Saturday, 11:00 — 11:30 am Saturday, 3:15 — 3:45 pm

Queen of the Rosary Church Saturday, 1:00 — 1:30 pm November 3, 2019

Website: ElizabethSouthAlleghenyCC.org Saint Mark Saint Michael Queen of the Rosary A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 3210 Liberty Way 101 McLay Drive 530 Michigan Avenue McKeesport, PA 15133 Elizabeth, PA 15037-2363 Glassport, PA 15045 Phone 412-678-6275 Phone 412-751-0663 Phone 412-672-7209 Fax 412-673-1393 Fax 412-751-2161 Fax 412-672-6390 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Saint Eugene Church (StE) Saint Michael Church (StM) Queen of the Rosary (QoR) 3210 Liberty Way - Liberty 101 McLay Drive - Elizabeth 530 Michigan Avenue - Glassport Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area, 213 Faith Formation - Adult - Children - Youth 101 McLay Drive Elizabeth, PA 15037 412-754-0886 Email: [email protected] Facebook: FaithFormation-EGSA Looking For A Faith Community? Wherever you are on your faith journey, we welcome you to join our community. You may register by calling the Faith Community Office.

2 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Catholic Community 31st Sunday in Ordinal Time Glory To God November 3, 2019 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. Prayer to Saint Michael the We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Be our defense against the wickedness Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, we humbly pray; and do thou O Prince Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; thrust into hell and all the other evil spirits you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. Gathering Hymn: Open My Eyes For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. The Liturgy of the Word

First Reading Wisdom 11:22 - 12:2

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 145

Second Reading 2 Thessalonians 1:11 - 2:2

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel Luke 19:1-10

Homily: Reflection of the Word

Read the Bible. Pray over Sacred Scripture. You can keep whatever you find…

Acknowledgements: Responsorial Psalm & Gospel Mass & Adoration of the Eucharist Acclamation: Owen Alstott, OCP 1977, 1990. Holy, Holy, St. Eugene Church, Liberty Holy; Lamb of God, from Mass of Christ Our Savior @ 2007, Tuesday Evening - Mass - 6:30 pm 2009, Daniel Schutte. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. Adoration - 7:00-7:30 pm Printed with permission under onelicense.net A-720043. All other material as printed or public domain. Confession - 7:00-7:30 pm

Saint Mark Saint Michael Queen of the Rosary 3 Nicene Offertory Hymn: Amazing Grace I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. for us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, All Bow. and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

Prayer for On Mission for the Church Alive! Holy Father of Mercy, as we journey On Mission for the Church Alive! endow us with your gifts of collaboration, courage and compassion. Help us to fulfill the mission of Jesus and His Church through vibrant parishes and effective ministries. Raise up selfless, energetic leaders to serve the Church in fidelity and with care. May we the Church of Pittsburgh in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence, and Washington counties, be sustained and strengthened, by your grace. Help us to learn Jesus, to love Jesus and to live Jesus. Hear this prayer and grant it through Jesus Christ our Lord, with help of our dear Blessed Mother, under the mantle of her love. Amen.

Mass & Adoration of the Eucharist St. Eugene Church, Liberty Tuesday Evening - Mass - 6:30 pm Adoration - 7:00-7:30 pm Confession - 7:00-7:30 pm

4 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Catholic Community Lamb of God Implementation Prayer Father of Mercy, during this time of implementation help us to grow in unity with St. Mark, St. Michael and Queen of the Rosary. Grant us the wisdom and willingness to understand how our parishes will become stronger and more vibrant in fulfilling the mission of the Church. Assist us in opening our arms to welcome others as we continue to journey On Mission for The Church Alive! Help us, O Lord, to trust in the future you have planned for us. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen. Communion Hymn: We Remember

Going Forth Hymn: How Great Thou Art

Saint Mark Saint Michael Queen of the Rosary 5 Sacraments Mass Intentions For The Week

Baptism of Infants & Children StE St. Eugene Church, Liberty StM St. Michael Church, Elizabeth

Baptism is a joyous event in the life of the QoR Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport church. Baptism is celebrated any Sunday November 3 - 10, 2019 after Mass and during Mass on the Fourth Saturday, 2, Vigil, 31st Sunday in Ordinal Time Sunday of the Month. Previous arrangements are necessary. StM 4:00 pm T Living & Deceased of the Grouping Family

Instruction in the Faith - R.C.I.A. StE 6:00 pm M Betty Pikula - Fr. Donald Voss

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Sunday, 3, 31st Sunday in Ordinal Time

Program is offered for those interested in StE 8:00 am M Granddaughter, Elliot Louise - Thanksgiving & Blessings the Catholic Faith. For more information, – Grandpa & Grandma Evans, Aunt Sarah & Uncle Daniel please contact Fr. Wagner. StM 9:00 am T Helen Shalako - Family

Reconciliation QoR 10:30 am M Michael Farmer – Sisters, Brothers, Nieces & Nephews St. Eugene Church, Liberty StM 12 Noon T James Ranchik - Phyllis Chernicky Tuesday, 7 - 7:30 pm Monday, 4, Charles Borromeo, bishop St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Saturday, 11-11:30 am QoR 8:30 am Joseph Borrelli - Ralph Palatis - Infant of Prague Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport StM 9:00 am Agnes Firda – John & Family Saturday, 1- 1:30 pm Tuesday, 5, Weekday St. Michael Church, Elizabeth StM 9:00 am Ted Hansen - Wife, Rita Saturday, 3:15-3:45 pm

St. Eugene Church, Liberty StE 6:30 pm George & Elizabeth Vanscoy - Gregg & Denice Vanscoy Saturday, 5:15-5:45 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions - 7:00 - 7:30 pm

Wednesday, 6, Weekday Marriage The prospective bride and groom are to QoR 8:30 am Lillian Witkowski - Family make arrangements with the priest or Novena - of the Blessed Virgin Mary deacon at least 6 months prior to the StM 9:00 am Charles Richards - Family proposed date of the wedding. Diocesan Novena - Michael the Archangel regulations require all couples to attend Thursday, 7, Weekday an approved pre-marriage preparation StE 8:30 am Michael Palyo - Becky Peterson program. StM 9:00 am William Conrad - Wife Anointing of the Sick Friday, 8, Weekday the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated communally on the Second Sunday of the QoR 8:30 am M John & Susan Nordine - Dghts, Amy Megahan & Jennifer Tyler

Month. StM 9:00 am T Edward & Eleanor Hamill – Terri Piekut

Ministry to the Sick and Shut In Saturday, 9, Vigil, 32nd Sunday in Ordinal Time

Homebound members of the Parish StM 4:00 pm M Mary & Cindy Zaken - Piggford Family should call the Parish Office to make StE 6:00 pm T Theresa Delivuk - Children arrangements to receive Holy Communion Sunday, 10, 32nd Sunday in Ordinal Time at home. StE 8:00 am T Howard Kish – Brother, Joe Kish Sponsorship Forms Only registered, practicing, fully-initiated StM 9:00 am M August & Maxine Gatto - Family

Catholics are eligible for sponsor QoR 10:30 am T Deceased Members of the Holy Name Society – Holy Name certificates. Please call the Parish Office. StM 12 Noon M Paul, Betty & Tom - Jean, Patty & Dan Bulletin Information Deadline Living & Deceased of the Parish Grouping Family

2 weeks in advance of publish date. Low Gluten Hosts are available, please see the priest prior to the beginning of Mass. [email protected]

Moving Please call or email your new address to The LORD lifts up all who are falling the Parish Office. and raises up all who are bowed down.

Child Abuse Hotline 1-888-808-1235 — Psalm 145:14

6 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Catholic Community Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area Grouping 31st Sunday in Ordinal Time Pastoral Staff November 3, 2019 Clergy Team Christ loves us first. So Reverend Thomas A. Wagner, Administrator much of the Christian life Reverend Miroslaus A. Wojcicki, Senior Parochial Vicar is as simple as that. Deacon Stephen C. Pikula, Permanent Deacon Today’s Gospel is a prime Deacon John E. Ragan, Permanent Deacon example! Now a man Deacon Dale J. DiSanto, Permanent Deacon there named Zacchaeus, Mary of Nazareth Catholic School who was a chief tax Lynda McFarland, Principal, 412-672-2360 collector and also a

Faith Formation - Religious Education wealthy man … was seeking to see who Jesus was. Adult - Children - Youth We may have gotten used to the story of Zacchaeus, Julie Fleckenstein, Facilitator this short, seemingly innocent man who climbs a Anita Niecgorski, Co-Children, K-6 Grade sycamore tree in his desperate desire to see Jesus. Amanda Wilt, Co-Children, K-6 Grade But this colorful, children’s Bible illustration isn’t Susan Formica, Youth, Junior & Senior High what the gathering crowd would have seen. They Darla Losteter, Family Support would have seen the white collar criminal. Tax

Safe Environment collectors were notorious for extortion. They were Emily Carlson collaborators with the oppressive Roman overlords, Mary Jo Ignatius overcharging for taxes and skimming a cut off the

Music Ministry top. And how does Jesus respond to this man? Celeste Cafasso Come down quickly, Jesus says, for today I must Carol Gioia stay at your house. If you had been there, would Pamela Whitney you have believed it? No doubt there were other disciples in the city or, at the very least, kind, Facilities generous, and just people. Good people. But those Kevin Hopkins aren’t the people Jesus chooses to share a meal with. Tony Hutskow Christ loves us first. He chooses Zacchaeus even Patricia Muic before the man makes a public profession of his Pastoral Secretary repentance. Jan Kunkel The Son of Man has come to seek and to save Amy Megahan what was lost. We may not be tax collectors and Jeannie Premozic extortionists — I hope not! — but we all have Parish Nurse elements of our lives that are lost. We have wounds Pam Curcio, 412-754-0317 from childhood, unresolved anxieties or attachments,

Advisory Councils daily fears. No matter how put together we are, we Pastoral Council all have our lost moments. Some days, it may feel Jack Ferko, Facilitator Patty Smith, Co-Facilitator like we can’t see over the ways they crowd our inner Zac Allan, Scribe life. Today’s Gospel invites us to do something a Glenn Bonczek Vickie Budd Elaine David little strange. Don’t let your flaws, failures, or hang- Eric Davis Denise DeCapria Anne Laychak ups prevent you from seeing Jesus. Take a deep Michael Ksiazek Leah Meek Brian Phillips breath. Go climb a tree, because Jesus is passing by. And he wants to stay in your heart today. LPi Finance Council Judy Zajicek, Facilitator Patricia Palmer, Co-Facilitator I will praise you name for ever, Barry Bisogni, Scribe my king and my God. —Psalm 145 Kay Callear Loretta Dabruzzo Val McCarthy Sandy Palmer Judy Shriane Donald Similo Mary of Nazareth Catholic School 1640 Fawcett Ave. White Oak, PA 15131

Pre-School 3 & 4, Kindergarten, First - Eighth Grade October Rosary Intention If you have any questions or would like more info, That the breath of the Holy Spirit engenders a new missionary spring please call the school office, 412-672-2360. in the church. Webpage: www.maryofnazarethschool.org

Saint Mark, Saint Michael, Queen of the Rosary 7 Bereavement Ministry Led by Deacon Dale DiSanto

This group is for people who have lost a loved one and are experiencing grief. This is a Support Group, not counseling. The Roman Catholic Community of If you need assistance in moving through your grief, this is an on going way to be supported during this difficult Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny time. The weekly session begins with suggested topics, St. Mark, St. Michael, Queen of the Rosary open discussion and ends with prayer. We Remember . . . Tuesday Evenings - St. Eugene Rectory 7:00-9:00 pm RSVP Jeannie, 412-678-6275 Saturday, November 2, 2019 Theresa Dobrich October 30, 2018 Thursday Afternoon - St. Michael Meeting Room Dorothy Strangis October 31, 2018 1:00-3:00 pm RSVP Jan, 412-751-0663

Margaret Perhats November 7, 2018 Please RSVP so that we may prepare materials. Michael Palyo November 9, 2018 Caroline Skrtic November 9, 2018 Ronald McEvoy, Jr November 12, 2018 David Carnahan March 17, 2019 Marie Calabro July 4, 2019 Rosalind Phillips November 14, 2018 Herman Bohinski March 23, 2019 Catherine Strinich July 6, 2019 James Ferrero November 17, 2018 William Thomas Shaw March 30, 2019 Louis Karbowiak July 9, 2019 Margaret Barnocky November 20, 2018 Helen Wrona April 1, 2019 Joseph Zoscak July 9, 2019 Joanne Wassel November 20, 2018 Mary Patricia Megliss April 4, 2019 Georgia Gentile July 13, 2019 Patricia Petrosky November 23, 2018 Helen Derr April 9, 2019 Ann Marchok July 13, 2019 William School November 28, 2018 Mary Cipriani April 10, 2019 Robert Macioce July 21, 2019 Emil Cominotti December 8, 2018 Michael Krol, Jr. April 11, 2019 Josephine Wichman July 21, 2019 Dolores Wise December 9, 2018 Thomas Medved April 12, 2019 Mary Lou Chontos July 25, 2019 Albert Serena December 13, 2018 Bernadette Stricklin April 16, 2019 Beverly Jackowski July 28, 2019 John Kovac December 14, 2018 Alma Kathleen Yaksick April 16, 2019 Joseph Borrelli July 30, 2019 Marlene Hornfeck December 17, 2018 Arthur Wagner April 17, 2019 Tarquinio D’Onofrio August 5, 2019 Chester Iwanowski December 23, 2018 Joseph Gdovic April 20, 2019 Marlene Sabol August 6, 2019 Nicholas Kovello December 31, 2018 Blair Wojton April 20, 2019 Liquori Conley August 7, 2019 Carl Masch January 2, 2019 John Carney, Jr. April 23, 2019 Gloria Vereb August 15, 2019 Dolores Crossen January 5, 2019 Richard Morsey April 24, 2019 Faye Burgess August 19, 2019 David Galiyas January 10, 2019 Helen Brulja May 1, 2019 Deborah Radu August 19, 2019 Robert Wawrzeniak January 19, 2019 Sylvia Lerro May 10, 2019 Margaret Quinn August 23, 2019 Christopher Dudash January 27, 2019 Ryan Malady May 15, 2019 Edward Kuzio August 24, 2019 Steve Lipovic January 27, 2019 Edward Buzek May 26, 2019 Steven Brkovich August 30, 2019 Albert Ragan, Sr. February 4, 2019 Stephen Gribschaw May 29, 2019 James Fedorka August 30, 2019 Bea Ann Kudla February 5, 2019 Cynthia Gigliotti June 2, 2019 Nancy Basach September 3, 2019 Carol Lofgren February 5, 2019 Kathleen Rost June 4, 2019 Fay LaFrankie September 7, 2019 Edward Valencik February 7, 2019 Karen Sippos June 12, 2019 Katherine Redinger September 8, 2019 Helen Shalako February 14, 2019 Raymond Graboski June 13, 2019 Helen Rizzo September 10, 2019 Florence Roche February 18, 2019 Alfred Pasek June 14, 2019 Virginia Panchak September 11, 2019 Frances Semow February 25, 2019 Lawrence M. Sikorski June 16, 2019 Mary Louise Holiday September 13, 2019 Ronald Kulczynski February 25, 2019 Dolores Yates June 22, 2019 Betty Pikula September 13, 2019 Patricia McCusker March 9, 2019 Robert Noga June 25, 2019 Jane McDermitt September 17, 2019 Jane Johnston March 9, 2019 Matthew Fiore July 1, 2019 Susan Nordine September 20, 2019 Frank Speney Sr. March 10, 2019 Mildred Tomko July 3, 2019 Lucy Koval September 24, 2019 Marilyn Lewis September 28, 2019 We remember . . . In your charity, Theresa Zyra October 2, 2019 please remember all those who have died, Grace Raible October 12, 2019 especially: all who will die today, May the angels lead you into paradise; and those who have no one to pray for them. Resting in Paradise may the martyrs come to welcome you grant unto them O Lord. and take you to the holy city, And Let Perpetual Light Shine on them. the new and eternal Jerusalem.

8 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Catholic Community A Great and Glorious God Our readings today ponder two powerful truths: God is infinitely greater than we are; and God provides every kind of help so we

can discover and share in God’s Faith Formation - Religious Education glory. The reading from Wisdom Adult - Children - Youth reminds us that we are tiny compared 101 McLay Drive Elizabeth, PA 15037 to the Lord of the whole universe. 412-754-0886 Email: [email protected] Nevertheless, God preserves and Facebook: FaithFormation-EGSA nurtures us out of perfect love. If we feel tiny, weak, and sinful compared to God, we are blessed! God’s greatness Faith Formation Team sustains and strengthens us. Saint Paul encourages the Julie Fleckenstein, Facilitator Thessalonian Christians with the same message. He reminds them that God alone makes the Church holy. He Anita Niecgorski & Amanda Wilt prays that everything they undertake will be for the glory Co-Children, K-6 Grade of God. Luke’s Gospel shows us what this looks like in Susan Formica, Youth, Junior & Senior High real life: Zacchaeus, feeling small and excluded, looks for Darla Losteter, Family Support Jesus. Jesus finds him and gives him the strength he needs to repent of his sins and glorify God. Faith Formation Program Sessions Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Religious Education Program Kindergarten, First - Eighth Grade Treasures From Our Tradition Every week, some treasures from Sunday Morning our tradition are shared here. Where 8:45 - 10:15 am Queen of the Rosary does all this history come from? The 10:15 - 11:45 am St. Michael history of God’s people of prayer is Monday Evening always coming to light, mostly 5:45 - 7:15 pm St. Michael because scholars have dedicated their lives to research. They translate and ponder prayers and songs; explore the places used for worship; look at the vessels, books, and vestments; and read works from legal documents to letters and diaries. In the 1930s, Hitler’s rush to arm Germany closed seminaries as priests and seminarians alike were drafted into service.

Upcoming combined One professor, Father Josef Jungman, forced from Junior/Senior Youth Group meeting, his classroom, spent the war years in an Austrian Sunday, November 24, 2019 library. His careful work disclosed much of what we St. Eugene Church, Fr. Rowan Hall. know of the history of the Mass. His great work, The 3210 Liberty Way, Liberty Mass of the Roman Rite, describes the evolution of Doors open at 6 pm Eucharistic celebration and inspired generations of

Senior Youth Fall Retreat scholars to explore a tradition surprisingly rich and Friday, November 15-Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 varied. It was said of him that he had a command of Camp Allegheny, Ellwood City, PA the past that cast new light on the present, and opened up a clear direction to the future. His For more information or to RSVP contributions to the Second Vatican Council helped please call Mrs. Formica, 412-754-0886 shape the way that we worship today. At the end of or [email protected] his life, in 1975, his studies completed, he told a Come and join in the fun and fellowship friend that he was waiting patiently for the Lord’s knock at the door to take him to the heavenly

banquet. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. May the name of Christ Jesus Christ is the firstborn of the dead; be glorified in you and you in him. to him be glory and power forever and ever. —2 Thessalonians 1:11 — 2:2

Saint Mark, Saint Michael, Queen of the Rosary 9 Pre-Baptism Class Faith, Fellowship, & Food

Are you expecting? Acts of the Apostles: Is this your first child? The Spread of the Kingdom

Pre-Baptism Class is for expectant Fall Series, Now thru November 19, 2019 parents and Godparents or anyone who is seeking a Winter Series - February 11 - March 31, 2020

Catholic Baptism for their child. Spring Series - April 28 - May 19, 2020 The Pre-Baptism Seminar will be facilitated by Deacon John and Deacon Dale. The seminar will be Our Tuesday evenings run from 6:30-9:00 pm St. Michael - Archangel Hall, Elizabeth offered four times a year. Parents are invited to attend once they know they are with child. Acts is a story of how a few Christians empowered

Pre-Baptism Class - Deacon John by the Holy Spirit carried the Good News of Jesus Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 7:00 pm Christ to the ends of the earth. They faced secular St. Michael - Archangel Hall forces, internal strife, hostile crowds, and through it There will be light refreshments served. all they proclaimed the Kingdom of God to a broken Grandparents are also welcome at these classes. world, and the love of God to a broken humanity in

Please register by calling the Faith Formation - need of healing. Religious Education office, 412-754-0886 or Our host, Jeff Cavins, an American Catholic emailing [email protected]. evangelist, author and biblical scholar, will guide us through the joys and struggles of these early Prior to scheduling a Baptism, parents need to Christians as they live their lives in Christ and apply attend the Pre-Baptismal Seminar. it to us today. Our evening begins with a light dinner, prayer, Marriage Moments by Susan Vogt a video presentation, and a small group discussion. November 5 is Election Day. Politics can be an There is no cost for these events, however area of conflict for some couples. If not, you should a good will donation is greatly appreciated. be grateful. If it does apply to your marriage, try now A workbook will be available for purchase. to identify common values that unite you, lest Please contact Sue at [email protected] growing contentious national politics strain your or 412-926-8412 to register, and joins us love. as we learn more about our Catholic Faith.

Parenting Pointers by Susan Vogt May God Bless Our Service Personnel All Saints Day. Who are the saints who are close to you? Think of a relative or friend who epitomizes We pray for and remember our Ser- on the Beatitudes. vice Men and Women who are serving on active duty in the Armed Services, A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar especially: LCpl. Peter A. Barrante, Jesus is saying to you what he said to Zacchaeus, I USMC; Maj. Damian Baskerville, must stay at your house today. It doesn’t matter if USAF; Col. Richard Collage, PA NG; in today’s gospel Jesus intended to pass through Jericho to another town. In families, we sometimes Staff Sgt. Nicholas DeLuca, Army; stop at the wrong places. It is wisdom to pass Ens. David DeMaio, USCG; Capt. Craig Dolhi, Army; through annoying family situations so we can enjoy Capt. Anthony Formica, Army; Jacob Formica, E-4, the goodness of each other. Army; 2nd Lt. John Formica, Army; T/Sgt. Michael Goodman, USAF; E5 Sgt. Brian Imundo, Army; Sgt. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord. Russ Langley, Marines; SrA. Timothy Oeler, USAF; ENS Timothy Ragan, USN; Amn Stephanie A. Reichen- Candidates for Sacraments should be bach, USAF; PFC David R. Saunders, Army National adequately prepared to receive these gifts, and a Guard; Sgt. Brandon R. Smith, USAF Pararescueman; proper understanding of the Sacrament should be Amn. Adam Stitt, USAF; Capt. Andrew Tkac, Army. gained and demonstrated. Generally, two (2) If you would like to add or update an active Service consecutive years of instruction is necessary for member, please call the Parish Office. the reception of the Sacraments of Holy Thank you for your service! Communion and Confirmation for children & youth. May We Never Forget . . . Freedom is Never Free!

10 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Catholic Community Invest just five minutes a Wednesday, Nov 06; Weekday day, and your faith will Romans 13:8-10; Luke 14:25-33 deepen and grow—a day at a Hold things lightly—Today is the middle of time. National Vocation Awareness Week, a good time

Sunday, Nov 3; 31st Sunday In Ordinal Time for people from all walks of life to consider their Wis 11:22—12:2; 2 Thes 1:11—2:2; Lk 19:1-10 calling. At the same time, today’s gospel does not You only live once—Somehow, my heart has been soften a hard message that no matter our calling, all made to hold the world. Sister of Charity Tracy disciples should hold lightly to both family and Kemme explains her attraction to religious life with possessions. While the vows and promises priests, these words. In a book of essays by young women sisters, and brothers make involve renunciation of religious, In Our Own Words: Religious Life in a possessions and often mean less family contact, Changing World, she and other recently professed Christians in every walk of life may be required to sisters describe what it means for them to go big or turn from family and let go of belongings at some go home in life’s great adventure. Kemme quotes point. In your prayer today, consider what sacrifices T.S. Eliot: Only those who will risk going too far your life path has required—and what joys it has can possibly find out how far one can go. As brought you. Whoever does not carry his own Vocation Awareness Week begins, consider how far cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. you’re prepared to go. We always pray for you, Thursday, Nov 07; Weekday that our God may make you worthy of his calling. Romans 14:7-12; Luke 15:1-10

Monday, Nov 04; Charles Borromeo, bishop Go ahead, be a loser!—Even though the U.S. Romans 11:29-36; Luke 14:12-14 is promoting Vocation Awareness Out-of-synch saint—With Vocation Awareness Week—for vocations to the priesthood and religious Week underway, we celebrate the 16th-century life—it’s also an opportunity for everyone to reflect Italian Charles Borromeo, who was pretty sure of his upon their own vocation in life, to re-examine their vocation by the age of 12. As he grew in larger philosophy of life. While it’s true that Jesus understanding of who he was called to be, he gave uses parables that describe the joy of finding lost away his wealth and dedicated himself to service of things—the shepherd who searches for one of 100 the poor. He was made a cardinal by his uncle, Pope sheep, the woman who scours her home for one of 10 Pius IV. After that, in order to become the coins—Jesus also says we must lose our life to keep archbishop of Milan, he was ordained a priest. (An it. Who, me? A martyr? Not necessarily. But in a unusual sequence but possible at that time.) A zealous world that fosters self-centeredness, we can practice reformer of the church, he died at the age of 43 but acts of self-sacrifice. Some even call it dying before was made a saint 26 years later. All are called to we die, the white martyrdom of saints in heaven— serve and to the sainthood of all believers. Consider but also the saints who live nearby. None of us lives your own vocation—have you found it yet? When for oneself, and no one dies for oneself. you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, Friday, Nov 08; Weekday the lame, the blind. Romans 15:14-21; Luke 16:1-8

Tuesday, Nov 05; Weekday Let the Spirit guide you—Jesus promised his Romans 12:5-16b; Luke 14:15-24 disciples that after he left this earth, his Spirit would It starts with a good word—Did you know that a continue to be with them. Those who believe in Jesus surprising number of sisters, brothers, and priests say and try to live as he did are the disciples of today. So that they first considered a vocation to religious life when we struggle with a problem, face a difficult simply because someone—a teacher, friend, or decision, or are worried about life’s events, we too relative—suggested it to them? Did someone point can count on the Spirit of Jesus, God’s Holy Spirit, out to you early in life that you’d be good at sales or for wisdom and consolation. Any and every day is carpentry or design—or whatever it is you now do the time to call on the promised Spirit. Take a for a living? Do the same for a young person you moment in quiet prayer today to ask God’s Spirit to know, if you see in them qualities that would suit lead you through the day. I will not dare to speak of them to religious life. You might be planting the seed anything except what Christ has done through of a future vocation. Go out to the highways and me . . . by the power of God’s Spirit. hedgerows and make people come in that my Read the Bible. home may be filled. Pray over Sacred Scripture. A Great and Glorious God You can keep whatever you find…

Saint Mark, Saint Michael, Queen of the Rosary 11 Saturday, Nov 09; Upcoming Events Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Cor 3:9-11, 16-17; Jh 2:13-22 Ladies of Charity will meet on Saturday, The grace of sacred space—It’s not every day in the November 9, 2019 at 10:00 am life of the church that we have a feast day for a St. Eugene Church - Fr. Rowan Hall. building. But Saint John Lateran is not about a history set in stone. The feast we celebrate today is a Quilting Club meets on Monday, feast of the living church: our life in Jesus the Christ from 11 am-2 pm at St. Eugene Rectory, Liberty. and our life with the whole communion of saints. Crochet Club meets on Tuesday morning,

Because we belong to the Body of Christ, the spaces from 9:30-11:30 am at St. Eugene Rectory, Liberty. we gather in are also sacred—be they basilicas or family rooms, soup kitchens or pubs, nature trails or Christian Mothers/Rosary Society will meet on borderlands. In gratitude for this feast, what is one Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 1:00 pm way you can extend sacred space to someone else? in Queen of the Rosary - Social Hall. Jesus was speaking about the temple of his body. Knights of Columbus will meet on Monday, ©2019 TrueQuest Communications. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission. TakeFiveForFaith.com; November 4, 2019 at 7:30 pm (New Time) Scripture citations from the New American Bible Revised Ed. in the St. Michael Meeting Room.

Holy Name Society will meet on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 9:30 am in Queen of the Rosary Church - Meeting Room.

Ushers Club will meet on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 7:30 pm in St. Michael Meeting Room.

Catholic Men’s Fellowship will meet on Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area Grouping Saturday, November 16 19, 2019 at 7:00 am in St. Michael Church - Meeting Room. Pastoral Council & Finance Council Meeting There will be a joint meeting held on Rosary Makers will meet on Monday, Monday, November 4, 2019 at 7:00 pm November 18, 2019 at 9:30 am in Saint Eugene Rectory, Liberty. in the St. Michael Meeting Room.

If you are unable to attend, please call Jan, 412-751-0663. Christian Mothers/Women’s Guild will be on Thursday, November 21, 2019 Altar Bread & Wine, Altar Flowers, Sanctuary Lamp at 7:00 pm in St. Michael Church - Meeting Room. St. Eugene: Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of Erlinda Paguirigan from the Plan Family. Saint Mark, Saint Michael and Queen of the Rosary 50/50 Stewardship - Time, Talent and Treasure In your offertory packet, there is a special envelope

Sunday, October 27, 2019 marked 50/50 Drawing--Donation $5.00.

Thank you for your continual support! Saint Mark

Offertory $ 2,935.00 Glassport Sons of Italy Spaghetti Dinner Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 12 Noon - 6:00 p.m.

PSP Goal $45,166.00 Received $33,549.00 Eat in or take out, call 412-673-3915.

Saint Michael Thanksgiving Bingo Offertory $ 5,323.12 Saturday, November 9, 2019

Queen of the Rosary - Social Hall, Glassport PSP Goal $96,792.00 Received $58,436.00 Doors open 12 noon Come Early for Lunch

Queen of the Rosary Early Birds 1:30 pm Regular Games 2:00 pm

Offertory $ 2,143.50 Admission: $10.00 (1 card, 1 book of specials) 5 Early Birds, 18 Regular Games, 4 Specials -$30,

PSP Goal $28,853.00 Received $13,918.00 Quickie (1/2 the take), Jackpot $100.00

Thank You for Your Sacrificial Giving! Gift Basket Raffles-Items are needed for the baskets, Have you remembered your Parish in your will? please see Elaine David or call her at 412-233-4703.

12 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Catholic Community The Roman Catholic Community of Concerns for Queen of the Rosary Social Hall

Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Current Situation Concerns for St. Mark, St. Michael, Queen of the Rosary Chair Lift - Hall Accessibility Current Financial Situation • Chair Lift has given over 15+ years of service and is not

Finances for Saint Mark dependable. Fiscal Year 2018-2019 as of June 30, 2019 • Chair Lift is not able to be repaired as parts are no Operating Income $331,087.27 longer available. (All Offertory Collections, Fund Raising, etc.) • Chair Lift needs to be replaced and updated Operating Expenses $356,836.38 Replacement Estimate - $9,257.51+ (All Expenses, Administrative, Liturgical, Maintenance, etc.) Estimate does not include Architectural drawings as Operating Deficit $ 25,749.11 required by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department

Additional Unpaid Expenses for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 of Labor and Industry, any asbestos abatement, local, Clergy Salary $28,112.40 county or state permits or any additional safety features that would now be necessary, etc. Insurance & Benefits $36,780.94 Maintenance $ 1,513.00 Next Steps Parish Share Shortage $22,748.00 • Begin the process for replacing the Chair Lift (this School Subsidy $36,780.94 process can take up to 6 months to complete)

Net Operating Deficit $151,677.95 Care For The Faithful Finances for Saint Michael Next Steps Fiscal Year 2018-2019 as of June 30, 2019 • Consultation with the Pastoral & Finance Advisory Operating Income $584,191.98 Councils is on going regarding needed repairs & (All Offertory Collections, Fund Raising, etc.) costs. Operating Expenses $587,448.11 • Consult with the Diocesan Office for Property & (All Expenses, Administrative, Liturgical, Maintenance, etc.) Planning and other companies regarding the capital Operating Deficit $ 3,256.13 and maintenance issues across the Grouping.

Additional Expenses • Diocesan Office for Property & Planning has visited Archangel Grant (Elem/HS) $ 3,130.00 all the properties of the Grouping. Parish Share Shortage $ 12,428.00 • Continue looking at current ministries, organizations Net Operating Deficit $ 18,814.13 and programs as we prepare to become one parish. • Begin looking at how we can best serve our Faith Finances for Queen of the Rosary Community as we move to becoming a new parish in Fiscal Year 2018-2019 as of June 30, 2019 early 2021. One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Operating Income $200,185.00 (All Offertory Collections, Fund Raising, etc.) Operating Expenses $257,914.64 Roman Catholic Community of (All Expenses, Administrative, Liturgical, Maintenance, etc.) Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Adult Choir - Bell Choir - Cantors Operating Deficit $ 57,749.64 Parish Share Shortage $ 14,543.00 Hand Bell Choir Net Operating Deficit $ 72,272.64 Sunday at 9:00 am in St. Eugene Church.

Saint Mark & Queen of the Rosary Next Steps Adult Choir - Cantors • On going consultation with the Pastoral & Finance Cantors rehearsal is on Wednesday at 6:00 pm and Advisory Councils regarding current finances. Adult Choir rehearsal is on Wednesday at 6:30 pm • As a faith community, how do we address this deficit in Queen of the Rosary Church. See Pam after Mass. spending as we proclaim the Kingdom of God today Saint Michael Adult Choir Adult Choir Rehearsal is on Wednesday, and tomorrow. at 7:00 pm St. Michael Church. See Carol after Mass. We know that this is difficult to hear. Yet, the Spirit of Saint Michael Cantors God is calling us forth, and that we can work through this Cantor rehearsal is on Thursday evening together. As one body, we will continue to share the at 7:00 pm at Saint Michael Church. message of Jesus Christ here in our community. Information or questions, see Celeste after Mass.

Saint Mark Saint Michael Queen of the Rosary 13 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Scheduling Masses for 2020 Area Grouping Food Bank Sunday Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Third Sunday of the Month Roman Catholic Community St. Mark, St. Michael, Queen of the Rosary Saint Mark Saint Michael Queen of the Rosary The Third Sunday of the Month The Mass Requests for 2020 will begin with the Mass Request Form. is our Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area Grouping Food No requests will be taken over the telephone, Bank Sunday. We accept all non- 412-751-0663 perishable food items and paper until Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

products to administer to the needy • Three (3)Mass Intentions per family of our local community. (please only one weekend date). Items for your consideration are • No Mass intentions will be accepted for pasta and sauces, tuna fish, rice, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, stews, cereal, canned fruits & Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, vegetables, coffee & tea, hot chocolate mix, peanut All Souls Day or Thanksgiving Day. butter & jelly, sugar, flour, crackers, Jell-o gelatin, • After Wednesday, February 5, 2020, you may puddings, powdered milk, cocoa, infant formula & call for any open dates. At that time, you will be welcome to schedule additional Mass Intentions. baby food, juices, facial soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, diapers, facial tissues, paper towels, toilet Available Mass Times tissue, cleansers, etc. Saint Mark Parish Please bring your donations to Mass with you. Sunday Saturday Vigil, 6:00 pm Cash or checks are also welcome. Please mark Food Sunday Morning, 8:00 am Bank on the envelope of your donation. Weekday Kind deeds change lives, Thank You! Tuesday Evening, 6:30 pm Thursday Morning, 8:30 am Flu Season is Here Saint Michael Parish What is the Flu? Sunday Saturday Vigil, 4:00 pm According to the Center for Disease Control and Sunday Morning, 9:00 am & 12 Noon Prevention (CDC), the flu is a contagious respiratory Weekday illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild Monday - Friday Mornings, 9:00 am to severe illness, and many are hospitalized from flu Queen of the Rosary complications. Sunday Sunday Morning, 10:30 am

How Flu Spreads? Weekday The flu spreads in respiratory droplets caused by Monday, Wednesday, Friday Morning, 8:30 am coughing and sneezing. It usually spreads from person to person, though occasionally a person may Government —Henry Clay become infected by touching something with virus Government is a trust, and the officers on it and then touching their mouth or nose. of the government are trustees; Preventing the Flu? and both the trust and the trustees Common sense is most important for the prevention are created for the benefit of the people. of the flu.

• Stay home when you are sick. Election Day • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Tuesday • Clean your hands regularly with water and soap November 5, 2019 or an alcohol based anti-bacterial wash. Be sure to Vote!

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Exercise your • Refrain from the Communion Cup if you are feeling sick or are at risk for infection. privilege and right, • Don’t be offended if your neighbor does not want it is a civic to shake your hand at the sign of peace. responsibility.

14 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Catholic Community 2020 Mass Intention Requests Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Roman Catholic Community Saint Mark Saint Michael Queen of the Rosary Offering Mass for a special intention is a longstanding practice in our Catholic Tradition. Mass is offered for many reasons, i.e. remembrance of someone who is deceased, for the health and well-being of someone, or in honor of a birthday or anniversary, etc. If you would like a Mass to be offered for someone or a special occasion, please complete this form and return it to the Parish Office by the US Mail or the Offertory Basket. The Mass Stipend is $10.00 for each Mass Intention. Please include stipend with your request. Please return the Entire Mass Intention Form (entire page) to the Parish Office by Monday, December 2, 2019.

No requests will be taken over the telephone, 412-751-0663, until Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

• Three (3)Mass Intentions per family (please only one weekend date). • No Mass intentions will be accepted for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, All Souls Day or Thanksgiving Day. • After Wednesday, February 5, 2020, you may call for any open dates. At that time, you will be welcome to schedule additional Mass Intentions. • If you do not have an Email address, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish to receive confirmation of the dates requested. Thank you.

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Your Name: ______Total Amount Enclosed: $______

Your Address: ______

Daytime Phone Number: ______Email: ______

Mass Intention For: ______

Requested By: ______

Parish Request: ____ St. Mark ____ St. Michael ____ Queen of the Rosary ____ First Available

Mass Date Requested: ______Sunday Mass Time Request: ______

Alternate Date #1: ______Alternate Date #2: ______

Mass Intention For: ______

Requested By: ______

Parish Request: ____ St. Mark ____ St. Michael ____ Queen of the Rosary ____ First Available

Mass Date Requested: ______Sunday Mass Time Request: ______

Alternate Date #1: ______Alternate Date #2: ______

Mass Intention For: ______

Requested By: ______

Parish Request: ____ St. Mark ____ St. Michael ____ Queen of the Rosary ____ First Available

Mass Date Requested: ______Sunday Mass Time Request: ______

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