FEBRUARY 17, 2019 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 200 Stotler Road - Penn Hills, PA 15235 A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Phone - 412-798-5596 Fax - 412-798-0479 Parish Office Email - [email protected] Parish Website- stsusannaphpa.org Religious Ed. (CCD)-Music Ministry-412-798-3591 Facebook Page -stsusannaphpa

Our Parish Grouping St. Susanna - Sat. Vigil - 5:00 pm Sunday - 9:00 am Saint Barts - 412-242-3336 Saint Bernadette - 412-373-0050 GROUPING WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saint Gerard - 412-793-3333 Saint - 412-343-3400 St. Susanna - Tues. Thur. Sat. - 9:00 am St. Barts - Tues. Thur. Sat. - 10:00am North American Martyrs - 412-373-0889 St. Gerard - Mon. Wed. Fri.- 9:00 am PENN HILLS/MONROEVILLE MASS TIMES St. Bernadette -Mon. Wed. Fri.- 9:20 am. Tues. Thur. 7:15am St. Bart’s - Sat. Vigil: 4pm… Sun. 10:30am North American Martyrs - Tues. Thurs. - 8:00am St. Bernadette - Saturday Vigil 5pm, St. Michael - Wednesdays -8:00 am Sundays 8am,10:30am, & 6pm St. Gerard - Sunday 10am Pastoral Staff North American Martyrs - Sat. Vigil 4pm, Father Al Zapf… Administrator Sunday 9am (St. Michael), NAM - 11am Father Edwin Wichman...Sr. Parochial Vicar Father Kenneth Sparks...Parochial Vicar Volume LVIII Number 8 Father Richard Thompson...Parish Chaplain Nestled in the heart of Penn Hills since 1960, our Father Faustine Furaha...In Residence parish community at St. Susanna encourages Deacon Mike Kelly and Deacon Rick Tucek stewardship and spirituality. We are believers in , nourished by the Eucharist and Sandy Baer . ………………Parish Secretary empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Mary Lou Bender .………Minister of Music Our family strives to connect the faithful to God, offering healing words and services to our

Religious Education Program Committee: surrounding community. Chris Hong, Irene Swackhammer Advent of Sunday Fourth 2018 23, December Children/Youth & Family Ministry Program Mgrs. Parishioners strive to share the truths of our faith Julia Kulwik, Susan Sciacca, Josie Michaux - Smith with all, and encourage families, young and old, to Sacrament of Reconciliation - Sat. 9:30 -10:15 am become involved in our church. Sacrament of Baptism A Pre-Baptism Class is required for Parents. Call Parish Office for more info. In communion with Jesus, we are committed to Sacrament of Marriage keeping St. Susanna Parish as a vital and vibrant Couples planning to marry are to contact the six months place of worship. before the desired date. Marriage preparation is required.

RCIA Wednesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. Saint Bernadette– 412-373-0050 Contemplative Prayer Group: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Sunday, 9:00am Parish Office Hours: M-F 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Anointing of the Sick will be the 3rd Sunday of every Saint Susanna Parish other month after 9am Mass(3/17/2019, 5/19/2019)

18 Mon. Weekday in Ordinary Time MASS INTENTIONS February 17, 2019 19 Tues Weekday in Ordinary Time Please remember in your prayers , 9:00 am - Bernadette (Hunkele) Short - Lorraine Mc Carthy Leslie Sparks who passed away this past

week…Leslie is the Mother of our Parishioners 20 Wed-.Weekday in Ordinary Time Erin and Andy Zeigler. Our Sympathies go out

to the family, and may she find eternal rest in 21 Thurs. Optional Memorial of Damian God’s Loving Hands forever. 9:00am - Mary Smialek - Loving Family From: Deacon Mike…. 22 Fri. Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle Today we hear the Beatitudes from the perspective of St. Luke. Most are more familiar with St. Matthew’s version, “Blessed are 23 Sat. Weekday in Ordinary Time the poor in spirit…” Luke’s differ in structure for the very simple 9:00am - Pro Populo reason that Luke was Greek and not Jewish. In Matthew’s Reconciliation - 9:30 to 10:15 am account, Jesus goes up on the mountain to teach. It is called the Sermon on the Mount for that reason. But there is an important 5:00 pm - Leslie Sparks - Saint Susanna Choir image contained in that. Just as Moses went up the mountain to receive the Ten Commandments, Jesus goes up the mountain to 24 Sun. Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time present this new version of the Law in the Beatitudes. 9:00 am - Deceased Parishioners of Saint Susanna But Luke is Greek, a Gentile. The significance of the mountain would be lost on his readers. So he keeps it simple. This is the Sermon on the Plain. Rather than list the eight points of spiritual READINGS FOR THE WEEK living that Matthew uses. Luke employs the Greek device of Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-26; contrast. Luke lists four spiritual ways of living that will be Mk 8:11-13 blessed and then lists the four opposite spiritual or physical traits that will, in contrast, bring woe. Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Luke has a very specific purpose for how he writes. Luke’s in- Mk 8:14-21 tended audience was the more affluent Greek community. He is Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Ps 116:12-15, 18-19; Mk 8:22-26 constantly reminding them, through images that he uses, that they must guard against the dangers of riches. Most importantly, Thursday: Gn 9:1-13; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mk 8:27-33 he draws them into a situation where they are to offer care and support to those less fortunate. There are many examples of this Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 in the of Luke. Most striking and, really the most familiar, is the image of the shepherds who first hear the proclamation of Saturday: Heb 11:1-7; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Mk 9:2-13 the birth of Jesus. These are the lowest rung on the social ladder. That Luke raises them to such prominence calls all Sunday: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; Ps 103:1-4, 8, people to care for those of lesser means. 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 15:45-49; Lk 6:27-38 So we see the “Woes” as warnings to “those who have” to be sure to care for “those who have not.” Remember that. Even if SANCTUARY CANDLE you do not think you have much, you will easily find those who have even less. Do not turn you back on them. The Intention for the week That is the call of a Christian. That is the call that each and every of February 16/17is in Memory of one of us share as a result of our Baptism. So as you reflect on today’s Gospel, keep in mind what it requires of you – Theresa Borish a loving heart and soul.

Our Parish Prayer List includes those requesting prayers for illness, surgery, or a special intention… One of the beautiful gifts of our faith is the power of intercessory prayer that we can pray for one another…

Julie Kulwik, Laurel Hefferan, Betty Reitz, Richard Kress, Floyd Hunkele, Kathy Griffin, Jenny Baer, Carol Vento, Mark Ruffner, Larry Conte, Andrea Ventomiller, Sweetie Cyphers, Melody Hall, Inez Montanari, Frank Potocnik, Orrie Andreozzi, Liz Rogers, Robert Brehm, Ronald Weber, Mary Lou Ervin, Aaron Michael Saville, Kay Wharton, Michael & Janice McDonald, Barb Pofi, Theresa Monroe , Linda Koltiska, Jeanne Conchilla, Patty Pluebell, Dom Citriniti, Ryan Pursh, Daniel Fizz ,Olean Kieffer, Haven Vaughan, Ethel Stetz, Jim Kerr, Vincent DiDomenico, Leslie Long, Dan Tuite, Christine & Merle Bennett, Cathy Weber, Andrew Giannuzzi, Larry Circosta, Laureen Taylor Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Three

FATHER MARTIN’S CHURCH - Thursday, March 7, at 7:00 FINANCIAL CORNER p.m. a trumpet, flute, and piano trio from the Offertory Collections - 2/10/2019 Astralis Chamber Ensemble

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in Churchill. They will be # Envelopes performing an all American 57 68 125 composed classical music program including a world premier by famed composer Men’s Retreat - Mark your calendar, our men’s retreat is Eric Ewazen. Admission is free with a good will scheduled for March 8th thru 10th. Just as we are beginning offering during the program. We hope you can join us!! Lent is a perfect time to Slow down a little and refresh ourselves spiritually. Give some consideration to joining us It’s time for MARDI GRAS!! FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE! on a retreat with the Passionist Priests. Questions call Bring the kids! Mom, Dad, Grandma & Grandpa, too! STROVE Jack Myler- 412-795-3207- Jim Schroeder 724-519-3400 TUESDAY, March 5, 2019 at St. Bernadette Church. The celebration begins at 6:00 p.m. in the church with Prayer & Burning of the Palm (Remember to drop off your last year’s palm Rejoice and Be Glad; Your Reward Will in the basket at church.) Crowning our King & Queen, Carnival Be Great in Heaven – What is it that we live will follow in Biedenbach Hall with fun, games, music, food! (hot for? What are the motivations of our dogs, sloppy joes, king cake and more!) We are usually done thoughts, our words, our actions, our entire partying around 8:30 p.m. All included with your entrance fee! lives? Is it something in this life – (best deal in town!) Please register by returning to the Religious accomplishment, knowledge, wealth, power, Education Office. RSVP by Friday, March 1, 2019. prestige? Or is it something else, like heaven and our eternal Please make check payable to St. Bernadette Church reward? As Christians, there are countless references in Sacred **$10.00/Family** Scripture and in the teachings from every generation of the Come alone – we’ll sneak you in Church that remind us that we were not made for this world. For for $4 ...call Marlene Kopper @412- instance, in the First Book of Chronicles, King David prays, “For 373- 0050 x 223 before you we are strangers and travelers, like all our ancestors. or [email protected] Our days on earth are like a shadow, without a future. With any questions . ” (1 Chr 29:15) That means that we are made for something more, the greatest thing, life for ever with God in heaven. However, it Get your tickets in and does not mean that we can just sit back and enjoy the ride here, take a chance... as if heaven is a given. The next ticket will be pulled on Rather, as Jesus reminds us in the Beatitudes in today’s Gospel, Tuesday March 5, 2019 we must put ourselves and our wants aside and instead live for Good Luck to you all!! God and others. On Mission for The Church Alive! seeks to provide for the good of the Church so that, in building up the INSEPARABLE Kingdom of God here on earth, we can be welcomed home God’s Faith and works are like the light and heat Kingdom in heaven. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more to a candle; they cannot be separated. and to stay informed.

LENTEN MEAGER MEAL The Pastoral Council will once again be sponsoring this event. It will be held on Friday, March 8 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Spirit Room. If you would like to donate your favorite meatless soup for this event please fill out the form below and return via collection basket or box in atrium of Church by Sunday, March 3. Name: ______Phone ______Soup: ______Please bring soup to the Spirit Room on Friday, March 8 by 4:30 p.m. There will also be a sign up sheet in the atrium of the Church. Donation for this event will be taken at the door. Proceeds will go to helping the hungry in the Penn Hills area. Thank you for your continued support for this event. Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Speech Language Pathology Autos-R-Us (724) 304-0030 412-793-8880 PRESENT AD FOR FREE PAIN RELIEF TREATMENT State & Emission Inspections 4466 William Penn Highway, Murrysville, PA 15668 Complete Car Repair & Service ASE Certified Technicians www.stahlplumbingpittsburgh.com 412-793-3000 412-462-1111 Car Sales - Honest - Low Prices 7450 SALTSBURG RD. 100 Stotler Rd., Penn Hills PENN HILLS, PA 15235 24 Hr Emergency Service www.soxmanfuneralhomes.com Medical Alert System Financing Available Available for ALL Problems Including: Brian T. Soxman [email protected] F.D., Supervisor • Burst Pipe $29.95/Mo. billed quarterly Anna F. Zvirman-Nesbit • One Free Month F.D., Celebrant • Clogged Drain • No Long-Term Contract • Leaky Faucets and Pipes Brian or Sally, coordinators • Price Guarantee • No Hot Water an Official Travel Agency of • Easy Self Installation 860.399.1785 Apostleship of • Running Water the Sea-USA Call Today! Toll Free 1.877.801.8608 CST 2117990-70 • Low Shower Pressure www.CatholicCruisesAndTours.com • Valve Replacement Providing Quality Service • Basement Water Yates Roofing in Heating, Cooling, Roofing, & Plumbing • Heating Systems 412-657-1966 Since 1946 • A/C Systems Roofing • Painting • Siding • Floors 412-793-8000 Jeff Yates, General Contractor www.schultheisbros.com FREE ESTIMATES Lic. # PA 066244 [email protected] PA HIC #117476 Grow in your faith, RESTELLI find a Mass, and connect with your MONUMENT WORKS Catholic Community Granite & Bronze Memorials Download Our Free App or Visit with OneParish! Est. 1901 Oakmont MY.ONEPARISH.COM 412-828-5889 Penn Hills FERRACO PALADIN Shop ‘n Save LANDSCAPING LAW OFFICES PC Shop ‘n Save & CONCRETE 2820 Universal Road Residential Commercial Retaining Walls Landscaping General Practice (412) 798-9680 Free Estimates Lic. # PA028562 Fully Insured WILLS & ESTATES Hours: 6 AM - Midnight 412-795-8833 15 Duff Road, Ste. #6C Consider Frankstown Gardens John P. Donovan & Associates Penn Hills, PA 15235 Remembering 10158 Frankstown Rd. Attorneys at Law Your Parish in 412-244-0826 Pump Perks, Double Coupons Flower Shop & Greenhouse Wills & Estates & Everyday Savings Your Will. 434 Allegheny River Blvd. Helping people. Throughout The Store... For further information, 412-371-3518 Oakmont, PA Every day. www.frankstowngardens.com Proud To Support Our Community! please call the Parish Office. Family owned since 1939 412-826-9513

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