God Bless our Mothers! · Loibl, Denise Lynch, Paul Marchionna, Veronica Marol, Fr. Michael...
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Bringing Christ’s Love Alive Since 1943 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 13, 2018 2554 Wildwood Road • Allison Park, PA 15101 Parish Office: 412-486-6001 • Fax: 412-486-6004 • Pre-School: 412-486-6001 website: www.stcatherineofsweden.org • e-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday God Bless our Mothers! Dear Saint Catherine of Sweden Family, Saint Monica prayed for years that her son Saint Augustine would be saved. When she sought the advice of her priest, he listened as she poured out her heart of love and her intercession for this prodigal. At the conclusion, the priest said, “Go on! Leave me alone. Live as you are living. It is not possible that the son of such tears should be lost.” Motherhood is spoken of in Sacred Scripture. Saint Paul writes to Timothy of the influence of his mother and grandmother in the formation of his faith: I am grateful to God, whom I worship with a clear conscience as my ancestors did, as I remember you constantly in my prayers, night and day. I yearn to see you again, recalling your tears, so that I may be filled with joy, as I recall your sincere faith that first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and that I am confident lives also in you. (2 Timothy 1:3-5) Jesus speaks about those who lose family to follow HIM and participate in the Kingdom of God: Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the gospel who will not receive a hundred times more now in this present age: houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and eternal life in the age to come. (Mark 10:29-30) Paul describes what has been true for many people down through time: Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too. (Romans 16:13) To our mothers, we thank you for who you are and what you mean to us. We would not be who we are and where we are if it was not for you. We haven’t always done a good job of honoring you, thanking you, appreciating you. We haven’t always loved you as you have loved us. For that we ask for your forgiveness and grace. Remember, God loves you and so do we! In Christ’s love, Father Steve
Transcript of God Bless our Mothers! · Loibl, Denise Lynch, Paul Marchionna, Veronica Marol, Fr. Michael...
Bringing Christ’s Love Alive Since 1943
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 13, 2018
2554 Wildwood Road • Allison Park, PA 15101 Parish Office: 412-486-6001 • Fax: 412-486-6004 • Pre-School: 412-486-6001
website: www.stcatherineofsweden.org • e-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday
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! Dear Saint Catherine of Sweden Family, Saint Monica prayed for years that her son Saint Augustine would be saved. When she sought the advice of
her priest, he listened as she poured out her heart of love and her intercession for this prodigal. At the conclusion,
the priest said, “Go on! Leave me alone. Live as you are living. It is not possible that the son of such tears
should be lost.” Motherhood is spoken of in Sacred Scripture. Saint Paul writes to Timothy of the influence of his mother and
grandmother in the formation of his faith: I am grateful to God, whom I worship with a clear conscience as my ancestors did, as I remember you
constantly in my prayers, night and day. I yearn to see you again, recalling your tears,
so that I may be filled with joy, as I recall your sincere faith that first lived in your grandmother Lois
and in your mother Eunice and that I am confident lives also in you. (2 Timothy 1:3-5)
Jesus speaks about those who lose family to follow HIM and participate in the Kingdom of God: Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or
mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the gospel who will not receive
a hundred times more now in this present age: houses and brothers and sisters and mothers
and children and lands, with persecutions, and eternal life in the age to come. (Mark 10:29-30)
Paul describes what has been true for many people down through time: Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too. (Romans 16:13)
To our mothers, we thank you for who you are and what you mean to us. We would not be who we are and
where we are if it was not for you. We haven’t always done a good job of honoring you, thanking you,
appreciating you. We haven’t always loved you as you have loved us. For that we ask for your forgiveness and
grace. Remember, God loves you and so do we! In Christ’s love,
Father Steve
ST. CATHERINE OF SWEDEN CHURCH ALLISON PARK, PA
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
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In Your Charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of:
Dorothy Bellisario
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
AS YOU SENT ME INTO THE WORLD, SO I SENT THEM INTO THE WORLD. – In the creation story we are told that God made human beings “in His image.” This
doesn’t mean that we are exact clones or identical twins of God, but rather that each of us, in light of our unique gifts and characteristics, are created to reflect the vibrant life and loving face of God to others. God’s hand in our lives doesn’t end in creating us. Throughout our lives God gives us purpose and fills us with the gifts we need to fulfill that purpose. The challenge for us is for us to know ourselves as God knows us. Through prayer and in humility we are invited to see clearly God’s will for our lives and all he has provided so that his will and our lives may be complete. God hasn’t randomly or thoughtlessly placed us in this world to create a reality for ourselves. He has sent us into the world with a specific task in mind that we might love others and build up his kingdom in the Church, making it ever more Alive! Visit onmissionchurchalive.org.
FLOWER DEDICATIONS The flowers on the altar are donated this weekend!
in Loving Memor� of Theresa Rupper�!by the Rupper� Family .!
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The flowers in the four vases are donated this weekend!in Loving Memor� of Annabelle Frances Millstein!
by her Grandparents & Great Grandma.
FOR OUR SICK: Pat Abadie, Candace Bintrim, Andrew Bogdon, Janice Brunotts, Ruth Buckley, Annette D., Charles D., Bill Diehm, Anna DiPilato, Eliesha Leathers England, John
England, Anna G., Beryl Davis George, Marie Dancho Hazelton, Jen & Baby C, Lois K., Marie Kellagher, Regina Kirschmann, Michael Kissell, Joe Landefeld, Marianne Loibl, Denise Lynch, Paul Marchionna, Veronica Marol, Fr. Michael McDermott, Anthony & Roberta Neff, the Noss Family, Forest Nutter, Lee R., Denise Rupp, Russ Stanfield, Anne Tobin, Shannon V., Dena Wirth, and Laura Young. Please note: We ask those who have requested prayers to give us an “update” call when your loved one is better.
Genesis of Pittsburgh’s BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN begins this weekend, May 12 & 13. Please take a baby bottle home to collect loose change for Genesis. Their mission is to provide life affirming programs and services at no cost to pregnant women and their children. Return filled bottles to the Narthex by Sunday, May 27. Thank you!
Next weekend, May 19/20, our SECOND COLLECTION benefits four charitable causes. The combined collection includes the CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION, which supports six major international Catholic agencies, the COLLECTION TO AID THE CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE, the COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA, and the COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN AFRICA. CRS works with international relief and development, immigration services and advocacy for the poor, peace, reconciliation and justice. The other three support the work of pastoral projects in those locations such as seminaries, social services, youth ministry, catechetical and lay leadership programs, assistance for HIV/AIDS victims, war-torn countries and the extreme poor. Your generous response is always needed & greatly appreciated.
All are welcome to attend the FOREVER YOUNG LUNCHEON, catered by John Marshall, on Thursday, May 17 at Noon in St. Richard’s Social Hall. Make your reservation for the luncheon by calling Carole Keeley at 724-594-3008 by Monday, May 14. The cost is $10. In this Marion month, Forever Young member David Boice will speak to us about our Blessed Mother and her Miraculous Medal. Hope to see you at this last meeting before the summer break!
All those attending the Christian Women’s BUS TRIP to Marietta, Ohio on Wednesday, May 23, are asked to arrive by 7:45 am. Please
park in the left upper parking lot (near the outdoor Stations of the Cross). The bus will depart promptly at 8:00 am. Questions? Please call Nancy Ubertoni at 724-449-3381. The May WIDOWS OR WIDOWERS (WOW)
LUNCHEON will be held on Saturday, May 19, at 12:30 pm at Applebee’s on Route 8 N. Please
RVSP to Kathy Obermeier at 724-518-9577 by Friday morning, May 18. Hope you’ll join us for lunch!
The ST. PEREGRINE CLUB will meet on Sunday, May 20, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm in Room 222. This welcoming, compassionate support and prayer group is open to all who are recently diagnosed cancer patients, currently in treatment for cancer, survivors, family members and friends of someone affected by cancer. Please just stop in.
THANK YOU - Your St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Catherine of Sweden Parish would like to thank all of those who brought their household items, clothes, etc. for BUNDLE SATURDAY. These items will go to our stores and be sold at a discount to those in need. God bless all of you!
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FLOWER DEDICATIONS To remember a special occasion or honor a deceased loved one with a flower dedication, the church altar arrangement is available for a donation of $100.00 and all four vases at the church and narthex doors are available for $50.00. Your dedication will be published in the bulletin. Call the Parish Office (412-486-6001).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20 [19a]/1 Jn 4:11-16/Jn 17:11b-19
Monday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8]/Jn 15:9-17
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38/Ps 68: 29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab [33 a]/Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Jn 17:20-26
Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab [19a]/ Jn 21:15-19
Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Ps 11:4, 5 and 7 [7b]/Jn 21: 20-25
Next Sunday: 1 Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15
PLEASE NOTE: The company that was recycling the ink cartridges and cell phones that we collected is no longer in business. Therefore, we will no longer be able to take donations of ink cartridges or cell phones. Thank you for your past participation.
APRIL 2018 FAITH DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS
OFFERTORY = $27,337.35 EASTER = $3,150.00 PARISH SHARE = $4,224.83
MAJOR MAINTENANCE = $525.00
AVAILABLE DATES
ALTAR FLOWERS:
May 27
June 3, 10 & 24
VASES: May 20 (Pentecost - $75) & 27
June 3, 10 & 24
MASS INTENTION REQUESTS - Knowing now that the Mass times will not be changing until October 15, 2018, we are accepting Mass Intention Requests for September 1 through October 14, 2018. To request a Mass Intention, please complete the Mass Intention Form available in the Narthex or on the Home Page of our parish website and submit it to the Parish Office with the $10 Mass stipend. Please remember that parishioners are allowed only three Masses for the year—one weekend and two weekday Masses. Mass Intentions for October 15 through December 2018 and for 2019 will open at a later date. Please watch the bulletin for further information. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at 412-486-6001.
SHARING CHRIST – The final session of the Sharing Christ program will be on Saturday, May 19, in Farmer Hall. We will
begin promptly at 9:00 am. Please arrive early enough to pick up the study guide and find your assigned table. Put Out into the Deep for a Catch is the topic we will explore this week. Please note, at the conclusion of the retreat day, we will attend the 4:00 pm Mass during which we will formally be commissioned. We ask all parishioners to include the following ChristLife intention in your prayers this week: Holy Spirit, help our Sharing Christ
participants to step out of our comfort zones as we begin to
evangelize. Provide us with the creative tools to reach
those who have fallen away from the Church in an effort to
bring them back into a personal relationship with Jesus
Christ as well as those who have never given a personal
relationship with Jesus a consideration. Amen. Thank you for helping to keep Christ’s love alive!
St. Catherine Parish is offering the opportunity for you to remember a veteran this Memorial Day weekend. We will line our walkway with American flags. Each flag will be in honor of or in memory of a loved one. If you would like to remember a family member or friend who served or is serving in the armed forces, please complete the form below and return it with your donation in the collection basket, or mail to or drop off at the Parish Office. (A suggested donation of $1.00 per dedication will help defray the cost of the flags.)
Deadline for participation is Monday, May 21, 2018.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MEMORIAL DAY FLAG REMEMBRANCE!
(Please print all information.)! !
In honor of: (»circle one º) In memory of:! !
Name:_____________________________________________! !
From: _____________________________________________!!!
Phone:_______________ Branch of Service:______________!
LECTORS & ALTAR SERVERS: Your next schedule will begin the
weekend of June 2 & 3, 2018 and end August 25 & 26, 2018. If you have any dates in those three months that you are unable to serve, please contact Anne at 412-486-6001 x 11 or [email protected] no later than Monday, May 21. Also, please notify the Parish Office of changes in your contact information. Thank you.
Next Saturday, May 19, the Pittsburgh Diocese invites you to “HOPE REBORN - A NIGHT OF GLORY” at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Oakland. The Vigil Mass begins at 6:00 pm, followed by a Festival of Praise with Bishop Zubik, presider & homilist, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. You can come and go throughout the event which concludes with 6:30 am Mass on Sunday, May 20. If any high school teens wish to attend, contact Brian Duggan for information. For the complete schedule, visit diopitt.org/events/Pentecost-vigil.
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MASS INTENTIONS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sunday, May 13, Seventh Sunday of Easter Sat. 4:00 pm Intentions of the First Communicants [Fr. Steve]
Sun. 7:30 am Helen Vigliotti & Louise Caruso (M/M David
Caruso) [Fr. Fred Gruber]
9:15 am Mary Ann Nicotra & grandson, Matthew Schmitt
(Betty Gabos) [Fr. Steve]
11:00 am Intentions of the First Communicants [Fr. Steve]
6:00 pm Annabelle Frances Millstein (Adam & Kate
Millstein) [Fr. John Geinzer]
Monday, May 14, St. Matthias, apostle 9:30 am Julius & Angela Ceccarelli (Deeann Beavers)
Tuesday, May 15, St. Isadore 9:30 am Richard Lott (Peggy Lott)
Wednesday, May 16, Easter Weekday 9:30 am Carol Connor (Williams Family)
6:00 pm Confessions at St. Richard Church
7:00 pm Mass at St. Richard Church
Thursday, May 17, Easter Weekday 9:00 am Mass at St. Richard Church
9:30 am Morning Prayer and Adoration
Friday, May 18, St. John I, pope & martyr 9:30 am Derick Hileman (Ziga-Miller Families)
Saturday, May 19, Easter Weekday 9:00 am Mass at St. Richard Church 11:30 am Confessions
2:00 pm Alexa England & Matthew Lodovico Wedding
Sunday, May 20, Pentecost Sunday Sat. 4:00 pm Adolf & Margaret Gassert (Al & Carolann
Gassert) [Fr. Steve]
Sun. 7:30 am Parishioners of St. Catherine’s [Fr. Steve]
9:15 am Faye Platz (SCOS Choir) [Fr. Fred Gruber]
11:00 am Leib & Marie Farabaugh (Mark & Carolyn
Farabaugh) [Fr. Steve]
6:00 pm Margaret Karlo (Kathleen Lloyd & Karlo
Children & Grandchildren)
[Fr. John Geinzer]
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Gift Bearers 05/13 Sat. 4:00 pm First Communicants
Sun. 7:30 am Volunteer
9:15 am The Nicotra Family
11:00 am First Communicants
6:00 pm Grandma & Pap O’Connor
Sunday, May 13 Appalachia Flower Sale Grounds After All Masses
Genesis Baby Bottle Collection Narthex begins this weekend
Children’s Liturgy of the Word 222 9:15 am Mass
1st Communion Gather/Photos 215/216 9:30 - 11:00 am
1st Communion Celebration Church 11:00 am Mass
Baptism Church 1:30 pm
Contemporary Ensemble Church 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Monday, May 14
Last Day for 4s & Pre-K Pre-School 9:00 - 11:30 am CGS Level I Meeting 222 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, May 15, Election Day Voting Farmer Hall 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Rosary for Peace 222 9:00 am
Chill Chasers 222 10:15 am - Noon
HAPPEN Meeting 222 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, May 16 Men’s Bible Study 222 6:00 - 7:30 am
Hampton Fields Visit Hamp. Flds. 11:00 am
Pre-School Family Picnic Grounds 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
CGS Level I Training 110 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Handbell Choir Church 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, May 17 Sleeping Mat Ministry 222 10:15 am - Noon
Contemporary Ensemble 215 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Spiritual Therapeutic Recovery 222 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Adult Choir Church 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Friday, May 18
Divine Mercy Chaplet Church 9:00 am
Wedding Rehearsal Church 6:00 pm
Cub Scout Crossover Campout Firepit 5:00 pm - 9:00 am
R.C.I.A. 216 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 19 Homeless Shelter Breakfast Parking Lot 6:00 - 8:30 am
A. A. Meeting 222 7:00 - 8:00 am
Sharing Christ Retreat Farmer Hall 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
WOW Luncheon Applebee’s 12:30 pm
England/Lodovio Wedding Church 2:00 pm
Sharing Christ Commissioning Church 4:00 PM Mass
CRS Collection Church At 4:00 pm Mass
YM Hoagie Sale Narthex After 4:00 pm Mass
Sunday, May 20, Pentecost CRS Collection Church At All Masses
YM Hoagie Sale Narthex After All Masses
Children’s Liturgy of the Word 222 9:15 am Mass
Baptisms Church 12:30 pm
St. Peregrine Club Meeting 222 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Contemporary Ensemble Church 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Boy Scout Rel. Emblem Mtg. 113 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Appalachia General Meeting Farmer Hall 7:00 - 8:30 pm
LECTOR AND ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE 5/19 Sat. 4:00 pm Zbur, Jaketic Heatherington, Everhart,
Williams
5/20 Sun. 7:30 am Lagnese, K Wolf Wolf, Kaercher, Rizzo
9:15 am Primrose, Lynch M & K Januck, Conley
11:00 am Bergman, J & B Thompson,
Thompson R Thompson
6:00 pm Arnold, Gavin E & A Tillman, Lunz
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OFFERTORY for 05/06/18 = $12,192.83
THANK YOU FOR MAKING ST. CATHERINE OF SWEDEN PARISH YOUR FIRST AND FAVORITE CHARITY.
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YOUTH ACTIVITIES
DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE
HOTLINE - 1-888-808-1235
PARISH STAFF
Pastor Fr. Steven V. Neff, M. Div.
Pastoral Associate Dn. Clifford M. Homer
Minister of Music James Skalos
Contemporary Ensemble Director Kyle Davies
Safe Environment Coordinator Joanne Giovannini
Pre-School Director Kathryn Sperdute
Director of Elementary Formation & CGS
Julie Thimons [email protected]
Youth Ministry Brian Duggan
Director of Evangelization & Intentional Discipleship
Will Reaves [email protected]
Business Manager Daniel Stover
Parish Secretaries Janis Mottola
Anne Rakszawski [email protected]
Maintenance Michael Downing
Ronald Downing [email protected]
DISCIPLESHIP CORNER: The Eucharistic Prayer forms the climax of the liturgy, as the sacrifice we offer is made present in the Blessed Sacrament. It starts with a brief introductory exchange, ending when the people proclaim “It is right and just” to give thanks to God. The priest then begins what is called the Preface, affirming the statement of the people that “It is truly right and just” by stating: “It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks.” The preface then extends another few sentences before leading into the Sanctus. (We’ll talk about the Sanctus next week.) One interesting item in the preface is that the message and the wording can vary from week to week. It always starts the same way and ends with the exact words of the Sanctus. But what fits in between is extraordinarily variable. There are dozens of possible wordings, with multiple options for each liturgical season and specific prayers for every high feast of the Church. Each one is a statement of thanksgiving, praise, and worship to our God. But the exact nature of that prayer changes, because the situations of our lives change. The Catholic Church obviously encourages the use of prescribed prayers like the Our Father. But the Preface reminds us that we must see how God’s grace is working through our lives at any given moment and respond accordingly. Challenge: The next time you are at Mass, listen carefully to the exact words of the priest in the Preface. Think about how it connects to the day, and to your life
—Will Reaves, Director of Evangelization & Intentional Discipleship
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PRE-BAPTISM CLASS, required for parents wishing to have their children baptized,
will be held at St. Catherine’s Sunday, July 8, at 12:30 pm in Room 216. Call the Parish
Office at 412-486-6001 to register. The class at St. Richard Parish (3841 Dickey Road,
Gibsonia) will be Tuesday, June 12, at 8:00 pm in Room 4 on the lower level. To
register, call St. Richard’s Parish Office at 724-444-1971.
MUSIC NOTES: Today I would like to thank Patty Rose Hartle for her many years
of singing in the Adult Choir. Patti has officially retired from her ministry with the
choir. She has been a very dedicated member who has sung with the choir for almost
40 years! Way back in the day, she was also the parish organist here at St. Catherine
of Sweden. Thank you Patti for the many years of service that you have given to the
choir and our parish family. I would also like to wish all of our mothers a happy,
blessed and peace-filled Mother’s Day! —God Bless, Jim Skalos, Music Minister
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA: Booklet – 20 Answers: Mary. From
the cross, as his mission of redemption reached its climax, Jesus gave us Mary
to be our mother. In 20 Answers: Mary you’ll find biblical evidence for
Marian doctrine and devotion, answers to common objections to Catholic
teachings about Mary, and guidance on how to imitate Christ—which we should do in all
things—by loving and honoring his mother. Available on the kiosk in the Narthex.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS: Complaining can poison your marriage. Sure, there are
times when your spouse does something you don’t like and you should honestly share
that. Other times you may just want to vent. Occasional complaining is OK, but
repetitive or more than once a day makes you a sourpuss. It’s hard to love a sourpuss.
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION for the 2018-2019 school year is now online!
Please go to www. stcatherineofsweden.org, click on the “Religious Education” tab, and
the registration link is on the left side of the page. Please register your child no later
than June 1, 2018 to avoid the late fee. Thank you!
YOUTH MINISTRY
May 19 & 20 after all Masses Pick up your delicious 12” turkey or Italian hoagies for just $6.00 each or 4 for $20.00. Your support of our Youth Ministry Programs is greatly appreciated.
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SACRAMENTS
Infant Baptism is usually celebrated at 12:30 pm on Sundays or during the 4:00 pm Saturday or 11:00 am Sunday Masses. A Pre-Baptism class is required and available once a month. Please call the Parish Office well in advance of the baby’s birth.
Adult Baptism: The R.C.I.A. Program sees to the needs of adults who wish to become Catholic or wish to come back to the Church. Any adults who are baptized and now wish to be confirmed, please call the Parish Office.
Confirmation is celebrated every fall in the parish for the 9th grade students in the Religious Education Program.
Holy Eucharist is available for those who are sick and confined to home. Please contact the Parish Office to make the arrangements. The Eucharistic Liturgy Schedule is as follows: Weekend Mass Schedule Weekday Mass Schedule Saturday evening at 4:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at 9:30 am Sunday at 7:30, 9:15, 11:00 am, & 6:00 pm (Thursday - Morning Prayer and Adoration at 9:30 am) Reconciliation (Confession) is available on Saturday from 11:30 am to Noon.
Anointing of the Sick is celebrated each First Friday at the morning liturgy. It is also available anytime for those who are chronically or seriously ill. Please call the Parish Center.
Marriage: Couples planning marriage should contact the Parish Office six months in advance of the desired date. Pre-Marriage classes are required prior to the marriage. Please call the Parish Office for classes available in the area. Those who are married civilly and wish to sacramentalize their union, please contact the Parish Office. For those celebrating their 25th and 50th Anniversary, if you wish to renew your vows or have a special Mass, contact the Parish Office to make arrangements well in advance of the desired date.
Holy Orders: If you feel called to be a deacon or priest or would like to discuss the possibility, contact the Parish Office or call the Diocesan Office for Vocations at 412-456-3123.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
Saint Catherine of Sweden Parish is a warm and welcoming Catholic family bringing Christ’s love alive
through faithful service and vibrant liturgy for every seeker of truth.
Saint Catherine of Sweden Parish cordially invites all
High School Seniors and their families
to join our parish community in celebrating the
Senior Recognition Mass
Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
A light reception will follow in Farmer Hall.
Please R.S.V.P. to the Parish Office at (412) 486-6001 or
[email protected] by May 29, 2018.!
FIRST GRADE FAITH FORMATION – 2018-2019
Beginning next fall, all upcoming First Graders will be instructed through The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a highly effective Montessori-based catechetical model and sacramental preparation program for young children. Please join us on Monday, May 21, at 6:30 pm for a CGS PARENT ORIENTATION/INFORMATION SESSION in Farmer Hall, or call Julie at 412-486-6001 x 19 for more info.
ATTENTION ALL APPALACHIA MISSIONARIES!!!
Join us next Sunday, May 20, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, for our next Appalachia General Meeting. We will be discussing site assignments, meeting in our groups, and (for those who haven’t done so) taking pictures for our poster. Final payments are due at the May 20 meeting. Contact Brian Duggan if you have any questions.
SAINT CATHERINE’S PRESCHOOL is accepting 2018-2019 Registrations for our 2 year, 4 year and Pre-K programs, which include Catechesis of the Good Shepard. Our 3 year program is filled, but there is a waiting list for a possible afternoon class. New this year will be our Primary Montessori-based Class Monday - Thursday, from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. We also offer Lunch Bunch. The Pre-school is located in the lower level of the building, off the back parking lot, with our own secure entrance. For more information, visit http://ksperdute.wix.com/stcatherine preschool or contact Katie Sperdute at [email protected] or 412-486-6001 x 20.
Participant & Volunteer Registration Forms for our 2018 VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL are available in the Narthex & on the parish website. Please join us for a wild, wet, wavy adventure as we are SHIPWRECKED and RESCUED BY JESUS! VBS will be in St. Catherine’s Farmer Hall the week of June 25 - 29, from 9:00 am to noon. Volunteers are needed both the week of camp as well as the week before to set-up. For more info, please contact Julie at [email protected].
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Mark J. Zolkowski, Lifetime Parishioner
& Six PacksHours: Sunday-Thurs 11AM -10:00 PM • Fri -Sat 11AM - 11:00 PM
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Owners are St. Catherine Parishioners
4092 GIBSONIA RD. • 724-444-8881
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Sales • Service • Installation
Heating, Air Condition and Home Performance Contractor
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Bock Funeral Home, LTDServing the Community Since 1868
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Susan Haas Colonello, Parishioner
NEELY FUNERAL HOMEROBERT E. NEELY, FUNERAL DIRECTOR
2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA412-486-4546
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Mon-Thurs 6am-9pm
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Margaret L. Thoma, Supervisor/Funeral Director
10418 Perry Highway (Town of McCandless) Wexford, PA 15090 • (724) 935-3400
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(724) 935-1610 130 Wexford Bayne Rd • Wexford
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Reid Baker Parishioner
Real Estate and Appraisals
(412) 400-6081
9401 McKnight Rd • Ste. 307 Pittsburgh
(412) 364-1477
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9401 McKnight Rd
(412) 364
Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates-UPMC
Spiro N. Papas, MD
Jeffrey A. Baum, MD
Edward J. McClain, III, MD
Vincent J. Silvaggio, MD
Carl T. Hasselman, MD
Patrick N. Smith, MD
Michael B. Gaffney, MD
Fred P. Heidenreich Jr., MD
Alex J. Kline, MD
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5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, PA 15007
1 Mile North Rt. 8 & Rt. 910
C. Matthew SchellhaasSupervisor
(724) 443-1505
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2631 Felicity Ave.Allison Park, PA
(412) 486-6967
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P.O. Box 233 • Glenshaw, PA 15116
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4655 Rt. 8, Allison Park
www.montecellos.com • 412-487-7100
RESTAURANT & PIZZERI
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Dan CasciatoRealtor, QSC, MRP
(724) [email protected]
APEX ELECTRIC24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
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(724) 443-6720
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