September 2, 2012 22nd Sunday Ordinary Time

St. Catherine of Siena R.C. 199 McGovern Boulevard • Crescent, PA 15046

MASS SCHEDULE

Daily : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ~ 8:30 AM (No Wednesday 8:30 AM Mass)

Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 P.M.

Sunday Morning: 9:00 A.M., 11:30 A.M.

Holy Days as Scheduled See inside for Daily, Holiday and Special Events

PARISH SACRAMENTS Fr. Lou Vallone ...... Fr. Robert Zajdel CONFESSIONS: Saturdays: 3:15 P.M. to 3:45P.M. & 5:00 PM; also by appointment

ELEPHONE NUMBERS & EMAIL ADDRESSES T BAPTISM: By Appointment.

Parish Office ...... 724-457-7026 WEDDINGS: Call the Parish Office 6 months Fax ...... 724-457-3292 in advance of the prospective date. Sue Tranter, CCD Director ...... 412-327-3337 Marriage Classes Required.

Jennifer Persuitte-Organist...... 412-596-8511 ANOINTING OF THE SICK: After every Mass John Galzarano, Maintenance ...... 724-457-7026 (please ask the priest) and by request. Mary Ann Jones, Bookkeeper ...... 412-771-5646 Jennifer Persuitte, Parish Secretary.... 724-457-7026 Low-gluten hosts available for Communion - (Bulletin submission deadline is Tuesday at noon. see priest before Mass. Please put submissions in writing.)

PARISH OFFICE HOURS PARISH E-MAIL ADDRESS: Monday, through Thursday 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 PM [email protected] Parish Email Friday: 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M [email protected] Father Vallone Email [email protected] Sue Tranter, CCD Director RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS PARISH WEB-SITE: Classes begin September 16th www.scatparish.com Registration going on now.

Mission Statement We of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, have a commitment to meeting the spiritual needs of our members and community by building a strong bond through worship. It is in mutual understanding and commitment to our baptismal call that we will grow in faith bringing Christ’s love and peace to those we encounter. In this we also commit ourselves to the ’s Mission of Evangelization.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish Crescent, PA PRAYER REQUESTS: In your kindness will you please pray for the following : Twenty-second Gilda Pitero, Florence Totera, Frank Hribar, Nathan Tune, The Oaks Family,, Donna Seaman, Alice Sunday in Bittner, Barbara Domitrovich, Mary Angela P., Ordinary Time Nancy Bosetti, Colleen O’Conner, Nathan Simpson, Sue Siv, Lewis Ciccone, Mary DeSanzo, Ralph Lise, Emma Merante, Ellen Pagnotta,

Gilbert DiCenzo, Jennifer Trone, Zachary Henry & Saturday September 1st Family, Jerry Schneider, Antonio DeMatteis, Betty 4:00 PM Joseph “Whitey” Pukach A., Lenore Hoovler, Helen Dixon, Nick Ranieri, (Goddaughter, Jennifer Mary, Ryan, Rosemarie

& Sister-in-Law, Marion) Please Note: Prayer intentions will only be published Sunday September 2nd for a 2 week period. If you wish to fill out another 9:00 AM Jeanette Santilli (Dennis, Gloria & intention slip after that time, you are more than welcome to do so, but the list will be updated every week and, Dennis Jr. O’Conner) again, each intention slip will only be printed for 2 11:30 AM Betty Jane Vallone (Family) weeks. Thank you. Monday September 3rd 8:30 AM For All Who Labor OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday September 4th

8:00 AM Rosary The parish office will be closed in 8:30 AM Irene Schneider (Family) observance of Labor Day, on Monday, Thursday September 6th September 3, 2012. The office will 8:30 AM Norma Tannous (Family) reopen on Tuesday. Thank you and enjoy the last holiday of summer with Friday September 7th your families and friends. 8:30 AM Michael Donovan (Pat & Bill DiMeola) Saturday September 8th CONDOLENCES 4:00 PM Janet Gaona (Grandchildren) Sunday September 9th Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Ann 9:00 AM Rita Shively (Mary Zawoysky) Scott, a long-time parishioner who was called 11:30 AM Joseph Valentic (Family) home and buried from St. Catherine’s this past Friday. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, Amen.

THE LATIN LESSON NEIGHBORING CHURCHES WEDNESDAY MORNING MASSES Father Lou ended his Pastor’s Our Lady of Fatima in Hopewell Twp. 9:00 AM Corner last week with a Latin St. James in Sewickley 6:45 AM & 9:00 AM phrase...“Ad maiorem Dei St. Titus in Aliquippa 7:00 AM gloriam” It means...To the St. Margaret Mary 8:30 AM greater glory of God. Good Samaritan M, T, TH, 8:00 AM Congratulations if you got it! Wednesday, 6:30 PM (

St. Catherine of Siena Parish - Crescent, PA 15046 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2, 2012

CCD NEWS FOR ALL CCD BEGINS th WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 16 ! There will be a mandatory teachers meeting on Please fill out the form below, put in an envelope Thursday Sept 6th at 6:30PM in Siena Hall. Plans and place in the collection basket. First student $35 for the following year will be discussed. All teachers each sibling $20. ALL students MUST fill out a should attend. form and attach either cash or a check made out to St. Catherine of Siena CCD. Catechetical Sunday is on September 16th. All teachers should attend 9:00AM Mass to be commis- Name:______sioned. This is also the first day of CCD. Grade ______CCD begins September 16th at 10:AM. If you have not registered your child yet please fill out the form Phone:______to the right and send it in. Address:______Confirmation classes will start on September 29th ______beginning with 4 pm Mass at St. Catherine’s Par- Siblings and ents and students are required to attend the first grade:______class together. The identical class will be at St. ______John of God on Sept 30th at 9:00AM. DO NOT CALL THE RECTORY OR OFFICE!!! If you attended 8th grade last year we will contact If you have questions contact you . If you are in 9th grade or above and wish to re- Sue Tranter 724-512-3224 ceive confirmation please contact us. Confirmation Class (9th grade) will meet at SCAT Saturday’s from 4:00-6:00 with a parent/ candidate meeting. SJOG will hold the exact same class on Sundays at 9:00AM If you cannot come to SCAT REGISTRATION FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS you have option to go to SJOG. Confirmation will be November 24th at SJOG. If ANYONE who volunteers for the parish, (Folk you attended SCAT last year we will contact you. Group, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Lectors etc.) If you are 9th grade or older and wish to receive MUST register on the diocese data base and let Sue the Sacrament, please contact Sue (number Tranter know this has taken place. The database above) can be located on the home page of www.diopitt.org and follow the directions. The password is Grades 1-8 will meet on Sundays beginning Sep- “Protect” tember 16th promptly at 10:05AM. Please be on Please make sure you are registered so that the ap- time. We are encouraging CCD students and their propriate paperwork can be kept on file for the dio- families to attend the 9:00AM Mass each week as cese. all classes will begin with discussion regarding that week’s homily.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Lk 4:16-30 A Family Perspective…………...by Bud Ozar Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Lk 4:31-37 In today’s gospel Jesus warns “what comes from Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Lk 4:38-44 within can defile” a person. Families need to worry Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Lk 5:1-11 about “outside influences” but also about “inside in- Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Lk 5:33-39 fluences.” The values our children carry for a lifetime Saturday:Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; are learned at home. Habits of the Hearth are the Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] most powerful influences on a child. That’s the good Sunday:Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37 news! That can also be the bad news! St. Catherine of Siena Parish - Crescent, PA 15046 St. Catherine of Siena Parish Crescent, PA

August 26, 2012 Special Collection Regular Offertory Collection…………….$3,994.00 Catholic Communications/Catholic University (This is ordinary income from contributions for the $480.00 general running of the parish. It is subject to a 17.6% tax to the diocese of .) (These collections are mandated by the diocese for specific purposes. These moneys are remitted in total to the diocese and are not taxed.) Parish Share Program Weekend Attendance PSP Assessment for 2012……………....$38,500.00 PSP Collected……………...…………..…$40,138.00 August 26, 2012 Remaining on goal………………………..+$1,638.00 4:00 PM Mass...... 299 9:00 AM Mass...... 190 (This is the tax paid to the diocese. WE MADE OUR 11:30 AM Mass...... 193 GOAL!!! Congratulations and thank you. Now all Total………………………………………………..682 surplus remains in our parish, tax free. Thank you for your continued generosity.) PARISH MISSION AT OUR LADY OF FATIMA

Capital Improvements Father Scott Seethaler will present a parish mission at Our Lady of Fatima, Hopewell Township, Goal…………………………………………$16,000.00 beginning at weekend Masses September 15 and Contributions to Date…...... $6,295.00 16 and at 7:00PM on Sunday. September 16 Remaining on Goal…………………..…...... $9,705.00 through Wednesday, September 19th. The topic is Life is Difficult, But God is Good. All are welcome. (The monthly Capital Fund Envelopes are paying for the following 2012 projects: Safety: (1) Emergency lighting and Exit signs, DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE WITH THE Church and Church Hall -$2K-work done. (2) New It is time to make reservations for the Diocesan doors with panic bar egress, Church - $5K work Pilgrimage, led by Bishop David Zubik, to the done.(3) Roof to shelter handicap entrance - $4K. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in work done. Washington, DC for Saturday, October 6, 2012. In Beauty: New carpeting for Sanctuary, including new his Apostolic Letter “Porta Fidei”, the Holy Father wooden baseboards - $5K - work done. announced a Year of Faith “to usher the whole This money is NOT Parish Share Tax exempt. Church into a time of particular reflection and However, overage from PSP helps to pay for the rediscovery of the faith. The Year of Faith...is a projects. Thank you for your dedication to our summons to an authentic and renewed conversion physical plant) to the Lord, the one Savior of the world.” If interested in going on pilgrimage to the Basilica with Bishop Zubik, please call 412-364-8999. Complete Religious Education reservation listings are available at www.diopitt.org. Assessment 2011…………………………$19,650.00 Contributions to date……………………...$11,642.00 Remaining on Goal………………………...... $8,008.00 THE ORIGINAL CURRENCY

(This is an assessment by, and remitted to, the Labor was the first price, the original purchase- diocese based on 10% of the gross parish income. money that was paid for all things. It was not by gold Contributions to this fund are parish share exempt.) or by silver, but by labor, that all wealth of the world was originally purchased. —Adam Smith

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: Rejoice!” Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2, 2012

FLEA MARKET UPDATE: ROMAN PILGRIMAGE

We have your donations, now we need YOU! We Join the Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council for hope to sell EVERY item in the flea market so please the International Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage to tell your friends, family and neighbors. Word of mouth Rome, Italy, October 26 - November 5, 2012. Price is the best advertisement. And don’t YOU forget to is $3,195, double occupancy. Departure will be from shop! You made some room in your house after you Pittsburgh. Highlights include Solemn Pontifical Mass donated items, why not see what new treasures you in St. Peter’s Basilica, Papal Audience, celebration of can add to your space? There is truly something for All Saint’s Day and All Soul’s Day, tours of major ba- everyone and the quality of merchandise is so good, silicas. Price includes 9 breakfasts, 6 dinners and think about Christmas gifts for others! much more. For additional information, please call In case we have leftovers, men and women are Todd Wilson at 724-869-1110 needed Sunday to pack things up for Monday deliv- ery. And, Monday, volunteers with vans, trucks and cars are needed to take items to St. Vincent DePaul in HELP FOR GRIEVING SINGLES Coraopolis. Divorced, widowed or separated? Beginning Experi- WHEN: Friday, September 7th, Saturday, Sep- ence offers help to hurting “single again” folks. The tember 8th 0Sunday, September 9th. weekend program and optional post weekend ses- WHERE: ALL CCD Centers sions focus on a personal inward journey to begin a WHO:Sponsored by Christian Ladies Society new life with renewed courage and hope. Grief, re- HOW: YOU’RE GENEROSITY!!!! grets, confusion self-doubt? You don’t have to go through this alone. This program is presented by a team of people who have each suffered the loss of a Marriage Moments…………...by Susan Vogt spouse through death, divorce or separation, and are willing to share their own experience to help others. “Love keeps so record of wrongs.” (1 Cor. 13:4-5) a Come to a safe place. Travel from heartache to hope. 50/50 marriage will be consumed with checking who’s ahead and who owes who. Better to expect to give The next weekend will be held October 12-14, 2012 100% of your effort. Sometimes you’ll give more, at the Gilmary Center in Moon Twp, PA. Payment ar- sometimes you’ll receive more, but who’s counting? rangements and possible financial assistance are

available. For more information, go to

FORGIVERS www.BeginningExperience.org or make a confidential call to Lyn at 412-448-9019 or Steve Smith at 412- A happy marriage is a union of two good forgivers. 367-4948 or 412-720-8694. —Anonymous

PARISH REGISTRATION We welcome all those who would like to become members of St. Catherine of Siena Parish community. To register as a parish- ioner, please complete the following information and return it to the Parish Office or drop it in the collection basket at Mass. If you need to update your parish info, use this form also.

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Telephone Number: Best Time to Reach you:______New Address Change

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: Rejoice!” St. Catherine of Siena Parish Crescent, PA

STEELER FOOTBALL POOL UPDATE WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

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IN A TROUBLED MARRIAGE? THEOLOGY ON TAP Is someone you love in a troubled marriage? You Matrimony vs. Marriage… might suggest that they consider Retrouvaille. Retrou- The certificate, pictures and bills prove vaille has helped 10's of thousands; it can help them. that you were married. But did you ac- For confidential information about or to register for tually celebrate the Sacrament of Mat- the program beginning with a weekend on Septem- rimony? For Catholics, that is like the ber 21, 2012, contact Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434 difference between a lightning bug and or e-mail [email protected]. More information is lightning! Come and find out why an- available at www.helpourmarriage.com nulment is NOT the Catholic name for divorce and how it impacts one’s status in the Church, present and future. All your questions will be PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN answered! Come and share with us an evening of WORKSHOP fellowship as Fr. Lou Vallone provides insight and clarification into the sacrament of marriage. We will St. Frances Cabrini Parish, Center Township meet at 7:00-9:00PM on Thursday, September 6th Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 9:00AM. at Bert’s Wooden Indian and have free appetizers. Call to register: Deanna Stacho at 724-774-4888. Email [email protected]. Theology on Tap welcomes all young adults ages 18-40. Check out our website www.theologyontapbc.org BIBLE STUDY AT OUR LADY OF FATIMA

If you have ever wanted to read the TEEN FAITH RALLY GRADES 8-12 Bible, but stopped in frustration or confusion, then you may want to con- Join us in a faith rally to kick off sider saving time in your schedule this the year at “Alive Again” on Sat- Fall to take part in an 8 week Bible urday, September 8th from Study. We will be offering A Quick 2PM-10PM. For the first time, Journey Through The Bible this Octo- this annual Diocesan event will ber through November. Groups will be in Beaver County at St. Rose of Lima Parish in be offered at various times to accommodate your Darlington. This will be a fun day filled with 8th & 9th schedule. We ask that you register so that we may graders learning about why we believe in Jesus and adequately be prepared for the groups. To register how the Gifts of the Holy Spirit are used daily and call Sister Margie at 724-375-7626 or you may regis- 10th & 11th graders talking about chastity, purity & ter after Mass the weekends of September 9th and prayer. Seniors will talk about vocations & living our the 16th. Student packet will also be available at that faith. The day includes confessions, dinner & Mass. time. If you would like to purchase a packet the cost Families welcome! Donation is $10.00. Please call is $15.00. Plan to join us this Fall for… Marilyn @ 724-378-8020 to register. The Great Adventure!

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: Rejoice!” Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2, 2012

The Pastor’s Corner ~ Fr. Lou Vallone Everyone knows by now the African proverb: "It takes a whole village to raise a child." Our Labor Day is Monday. School has already begun parishes, through the schools, CCD, and other (much top my chagrin). CCD is soon to begin. For programs all co-operate in this greatest of all tasks. weeks, all attention has been centered around the But it is the parents, first and foremost, who bear children, and appropriately so. However, the old this eminent responsibility, privilege and pleasure. adage: "As the twig is bent, so grows the tree" Welcome back, children and parents! means that appropriate attention must be paid to the "benders". We at the parishes and schools have only secondary responsibility for the formation of the children: academically, spiritually, SECOND COLLECTION emotionally and otherwise. Primary is the role of There will be a second collection next weekend, parents which can be aided but never substituted September 8th & 9th for the Bishop’s Education for. The following is a takeoff of Jesus' Sermon on Fund. Thank you, in advance, for your generosity the Mount. It is something all parents should read periodically, pray about, and put into practice in their lives. BISHOP CANEVIN HIGH SCHOOL Beatitudes for Parents 40TH REUNION CLASS OF 1972 Blessed are those parents who make their peace with spilled milk and mud, for such is the kingdom Invitations are getting ready to be mailed out! The of childhood. Bishop Canevin High School Reunion for the Class of ‘72 is fast approaching. It’s been 40 years so Blessed are those parents who refuse to compare save the date, Saturday, October 27, 2012. The their children with others, for precious unto each is place is Cefalo’s Banquet and Event Center, 428 the rhythm of his or her own growth. Washington Avenue, Carnegie. The price is $50.00 per person. Cocktails are at 6:00PM. Dinner is at Blessed are those parents who have learned to 7:00PM. laugh, for it is the music of the child's worth. Contacts: Margie Weyandt Hayes 412-809-8070, Patti (McManus) Riederer 412-848-4237, Blessed are those parents who understand the Sue (Irwin) Turino 412-952-3759 goodness of time, for they make it not a sword that Gloria (Chiodo) Rounpakis 412-276-3624. kills growth, but a shield to guide their children. Visit our Facebook page: Canevin Catholic High School Class of 1972 Blessed are those parents that can say "No" without anger. For comforting to the child is the security of a firm decision. A SPIRITUAL RETREAT FOR MILITARY & LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Blessed are those parents who treat their children consistently, for this makes children secure. September 7, 8, 9, 2012 Friday Evening through Sunday at Noon Blessed are those parents who accept the For Active & Retired Law Enforcement Officers awkwardness of their growing children, letting each Non-Denominational Retreat – No Church or Parish Membership Required child grow at his or her own speed. Private Accommodations in a Relaxed, Peaceful, & Reflective Setting Blessed are those parents who are teachable, for Listen to speakers who can help you deal with what you knowledge brings understanding, and encounter understanding brings love. “FEAR NO EVIL” SPIRITUAL RETREAT SPIRITAN CENTER Blessed are those parents who love their children 6230 Brush Run Road BETHEL PARK, PA 15102 in the midst of a hostile world, for love is the Contact: Cliff O’Hara 412.977.4497 [email protected] greatest of all gifts. Donation: $175 - Register through September 1, 2012

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: Rejoice!”