310 Kane Boulevard • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15243

March 5, 2017

Schedule of Liturgies Saturday Vigil Mass 6:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 8:00, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m. Daily Masses Monday - Friday at 6:45 a.m. Monday - Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Baptism: Second Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Prior arrangements and pre-baptismal sessions should be completed before the birth of the child. Call the Parish Office to register. Reconciliation: Confessions are heard Saturdays from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., or any time by appointment. Holy Eucharist: For those who are sick and confined to home, call Tracy Walnoha, 412-835-0897. Marriage: Weddings must be scheduled six months in advance. Pre-marriage sessions are required. Contact one of the priests to make arrangements. Anointing of the Sick: For those who are chronically or seriously ill, call one of the priests at any time. A parish service for Anointing of the Sick is celebrated annually. New Parishioners Are Most Welcome! Please speak with one of the priests, then call the Parish Office to register. Eucharistic Day and Holy Hour Last Wednesday of each month; all day adoration following the 9:00 a.m. Mass and concluding with prayer and benediction from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rosary: Daily at 8:30 a.m. and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the church. St. Vincent De Paul Society - 412-200-2244 Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bulletin Deadline: Monday Noon

CLERGY

Rev. Richard A. Infante............................................................. Pastor Rev. Gilbert Z. Puznakoski ............................................. In Residence Chaplain, Kane Hospital Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Sutton .................................................. Deacon

TELEPHONES Parish Office ................................................................. 412-279-7070 Parish Fax ...................................................................... 412-279-2385 School Office .................................................... 412-279-6611

PASTORAL STAFF Sharon Loughran Brown ............................................... 412-279-6611 Principal, OLG Parish School Don S. Fontana .............................................................. 412-276-0277 Coordinator, Religious Education Kevin Trichtinger .......................................................... 412-279-6135 Coordinator of Music and Choir Director Josette N. Baker, OFS..………………………………. 412-279-7070 Parish Social Minister Geoffrey A. Schnieder. ................................................. 412-279-7070 Director of Adult Catechesis and Evangelization Isaac Summers…………………………………………412-276-0278 Regional Youth Minister Stanley Zeszutek ........................................................... 412-279-7070 Facilities and Maintenance Manager Earle Bisbey .................................................................. 412-279-7070 Sacristan Dennis Stover ................................................................ 412-398-8917 Chairman, Finance Council Dr. Philip S. Boggio ...................................................... 412-279-7070 President, Parish Pastoral Council

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Liturgy Schedule SUNDAY, MARCH 5 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 8:00 Al and Dorothy DiNicola by Barb 9:30 Our Lady of Grace Parish 11:30 Bridget Heuckeroth by Kline Family MONDAY, MARCH 6 6:45 Umberto and Elizabeth Infante by Family 9:00 Connie Riva by Margaret Vissat TUESDAY, MARCH 7 6:45 Anna Siepiela by Stella and Ken Szafranski 9:00 Leo Peta by Wife Darlene and Family WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 6:45 Celeste DeFrank by Family 9:00 Rose Yourich by Jane Barthen 7:00 Women’s Guild Living and Deceased THURSDAY, MARCH 9 6:45 Jesse Verga by Jean Zagorski 9:00 Margaret Wilson by Mr. and Mrs. Ashear FRIDAY, MARCH 10 6:45 Francesco, Rocco, and Palma Pietropaolo by Family 9:00 Al Ross by Judi Astorino 7:30 Stations of the Cross SATURDAY, MARCH 11 9:00 Stacey Dunbar by Family 12:00 Reconciliation 6:00 Mary Jo Stehura by Stehura Family SUNDAY, MARCH 12 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 8:00 Erica Kneib Brajdic by Family 9:30 Janet Hartman Clowes by Darges Family 11:30 Our Lady of Grace Paris 1:00 Parish Baptisms

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ALTAR SOCIETY SCHEDULE Paulie Torisky

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS— Those who are sick especially: Tom Levy, Carolyn Lally Jennings, Nancy Finnegan, Brenda Laylock, Daniel Koshute, Norma Yorke, Karen Recrosio, Pat Morrissey, Janine Gismondi, Jerry Matthews, Lauren K., Donna Torisky, Diane Moran, Stephen Kist, Betsy Houn, Amy Will, Josephine Morice,

Mary Andrea Collins, Mary Ann Missonak, Dominic Falcione, Whitney Baker Riegelsberger, Mary Ann Sobieralski, Jackie Battenfelder, Maria, Mary Lou Mahon, Edward Squiller, Maureen Leckenby, Dolores Blatnik, J. Hutton, Ed Funari, Carl Murawski, Chuck McIntyre, John Goray, Bernie Donnelly, Charlotte Kuczinski,

Baby Lenna, Jennifer Welch, Charles Rupani, Dave Dunbar, Jesse Lesko, Kassidy Jane Morrone, Michael Ray, Amy Bellini, Grace Semon, Lucille Kubit, Dorothy Plank, Robert Barrett, Michael Starek, Maureen O’Brien, Johnny Mucha, Lee Gregory, Joyce Grimm, Jennifer Gordon, Theresa Lawton, Linda Louis, Audrey Wenzig, Ronald Liguori, Lisa Hofmeister, William Dalesandry, Joanna Schupp, Kathleen Davis, James Yount, Jason Lipinski, Alice Stumpf, Karlie, Rosemary Serowik, Juanita Besso. PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY— Capt. Matthew Darnley, S/Sgt Melody McKee, Lt. Col Edward W. Jackson, SFC Richard F. Lawrence, Spc.4 Nicholas Talarico, Capt. Michael Makrucki, Cpl. Ronald S. Strang, II, Staff Sgt. Gregory Halloran, Capt. Adam Ewoldsen, Adam Ginter U.S. Army, Capt. Kendall Seli, Lnc. Cpl. Daniel Mulvihill, Master Sgt. Daniel Mulvihill, Sr., Airman 1st Class Tim and Kate Mulvihill, Capt. William J. Shields, Capt. Christopher Lauff, 1st Sgt. Rick Oddi, Sr. Airman Dion Julian, Capt. Aaron L. B. Cox, Lt. Col. Steven Tingley, Cmdr. Steve Fichter, Capt. Sam Gazzo, Staff Sgt. Ryan Kelsey, Sgt. Dustin Huff, 2nd Lt. Meghan Cumpston, Lt. Cmdr. Jason Simon, Lt. Col. J.J. Serowik, Sgt. Matthew Tardio, PV2 Erik Lind, Maj. Thomas H. Huzzard, Lnc. Cpl. William H. “Billy” Segeleon, Matthew Keglovich, SPC Paul Trusiak Cpl. David Lauff, 2nd Lt. Daniel Mayer, Lnc. Cpl. Adam Halloran, PV2 Tyler Trusiak.

Thought of the week— One does not live on bread alone, but on every

word that comes forth from the mouth of God.

Activities Schedule Today is Food Pantry Day!

SUNDAY, MARCH 5 8:30 Autism Religious Education, School library 10:00/10:45 CCD: School, Conroy Hall, School Library 1:00-6:00 Pack 262 Crossover, Keefer Hall 7:30 AA, Conroy Hall MONDAY, MARCH 6 9:45 CSS Leader Meeting, Rectory 6:00 Pack 262 Meeting, Conroy Hall 7:00 Youth Mass Rehearsal, Keefer Hall 7:00 First Reconciliation, Church TUESDAY, MARCH 7 7:00-9:00 Pack 262 Meeting, Rutkowski Religious Ed. Ctr. 7:00 Rosary, Church 7:00 Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra, Conroy Hall 8:00 Choir, Church WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 9:45 CSS: Church, Keefer Hall, Rectory 6:30 CCD: School, Conroy Hall, School Library 7:00 Women’s Guild: Church, Keefer Hall THURSDAY, MARCH 9 7:00 Boy Scouts, Conroy Hall 7:00 “The Joy of Love” Adult Education, Keefer Hall FRIDAY, MARCH 10 4:30-7:00 Fish Fry, Conroy Hall 7:00 Confessions, Church 7:30 Stations of the Cross, Church SATURDAY, MARCH 11 10:00 Youth Mass Rehearsal, Church SUNDAY, MARCH 12 8:30 Autism Religious Education, School Library 9:30 Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Keefer Hall 10:00/10:45 CCD: School, Conroy Hall, School Library 1:00-3:00 St. Patrick’s Day Concert, Keefer Hall 2;00-4;00 8th Regiment Meeting, School Library 6:00-7:00 Youth Ministry Mass, Church 7:00-8:00 Youth Ministry Reception, Keefer Hall 7:30 AA, Conroy Hall

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NEXT SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS: Genesis 12:1-4a, 2 Timothy 1:8b-10, Matthew 17:1-9

REST IN PEACE

Mary Elizabeth Tamer parishioner

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE— Jesus “was led by the Spirit in the wilderness.” What is the wilderness in your life to which the Holy Spirit is leading you this Lent? Spend this Lent in your “wilderness” with God at work. Where is the Spirit leading you this Lent? TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE— God’s marriage and the traditional family need our prayers. That is why you are invited to join our 2017 Rosary Rally for Traditional Marriage. In The Secret of the Rosary, Saint Louis de Montfort said: “Public prayer is far more powerful than private prayer to appease the anger of God and call down His mercy, and Holy Mother Church, guided by the Holy Ghost, has always advocated public prayer in times of public tragedy and suffering.” What: The Holy Rosary Where: OLG Marian Grotto When: Saturday, March 19, Noon For more Information, contact: Sue Chirumbole 412.276.1163. Bring a lawn chair if desired, Rosary indoors if weather inclement. OLG YOUTH MASS— The OLG/St. Barbara Youth Group will be

holding a Youth Mass Next Sunday March 12th at 6:00pm at Our Lady of Grace Church. The youth group will be participating in readings and contemporary music. A reception will follow in Keefer Hall. All are welcome!

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“The Joy of Love” – is Our Lady of Grace Parish’s 5 part Series for Lent

starting Thursday, March 9 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in Keefer Hall, beginning with theologian and author William Roberts, Ph.D., professor emeritus, University of Dayton. Each of the following Thursdays we will present various sections of the papal exhortation with small group discussion. We will use Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia as our guide throughout the series (available for all participants). For more information, please contact the OLG rectory: 412-279-7070 or g.schnieder@olgscott.org March 9 – The Joy of Love: Pope Francis’ Pastoral Approach to Divorce and Remarriage, Overview & Chapter 8 – Dr. William Roberts will examine precise statements the pope makes in this regard, and some of the episcopal controversy this has evoked. It is the chapter, Accompanying, Discerning and Integrating Weakness, in which Pope Francis offers, “An invitation to mercy and the pastoral discernment of those situations that fall short of what the Lord demands.” March 16 – In the Light of the Word: Experiences and Challenges, Ch.1 & 2 – Geoffrey Schnieder, Director for Adult Catechesis and Evangelization will look at the family from a scriptural perspective. The Bible is full of stories about families and passages directed at families. How do these provide meaning and hope for contemporary family life? Geoff will then enter into the pope’s examination of the current reality of families. How should the Church and the state respond to the challenges families face today? March 23 – Looking to Jesus: the Loving Vocation of the Family Ch.3 & 4 – Fr. Richard Infante, Pastor of Our Lady of Grace Church, will look at the ministry and teachings of Jesus and then see how they relate to family life. How does the Catholic tradition enrich the meaning of marriage? Father Richard will reflect on the significance of Saint Paul’s famous “Hymn to Love” (1Cor. 13:4-7), and then see how it applies to marriages and family life today. March 30 – Love Made Fruitful, Ch. 5 & 6 – Don & Erin Fontana, Don is the Coordinator of Religious Education at Our Lady of Grace and Erin is an attorney. In the words of Pope Francis, “love always gives life . . . the family is the setting in which new life is not only born but welcomed as a gift of God” They will address the role of mothers, fathers, and grandparents in the family.

April 6 – The Spirituality of the Family, Ch. 7 – Mike Aquilina, noted Catholic author and

popular presenter will examine how parents play an essential role in the moral development of

their children. Mike will then examine the certain basic characteristics of the “specific spirituality

that unfolds in family life and its relationships” He will address how a family can truly become a

“domestic church.”

The joy of love experienced by families is also the joy of the Church!

~ Pope Francis

MARCH 5, 2017

The Lenten Season at our parish is filled with opportunities for prayer, confession and fellowship with our weekly fish fries. In addition to devotional practices like the Friday evening Stations of the Cross, this Lent we are offering a five part adult education series based on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, “The Joy of Love.” You may recall that our parish joined more than 1 million of the faithful in September, 2015 for the Celebration of Families in Philadelphia with the Pope. Following that world conference and the October Synod in Rome, Pope Francis wrote this exhortation in support of traditional marriage between a husband and wife and the

hopeful possibility of children. Our Lenten series will explore the 8 chapters of the Pope’s exhortation in five Thursday evening presentations. This Thursday, March 9, from 7-9pm, in Keefer Hall, Dr. William Roberts, professor emeritus at the University of Dayton, will provide an overview and context for “The Joy of Love” and also explore some of the issues raised in Chapter 8 pertaining to divorce and remarriage in the Church. Professor Roberts is the author/editor of 15 books and over eighty scholarly articles. On Thursday, March 16, Geoffrey Schnieder, Director of Adult Catechesis and Evangelization, will present chapters 1 and 2 of the Pope’s exhortation, examining the biblical witness to family life and the contemporary challenges. Fr. Richard Infante, Pastor of OLG, on March 23, will treat chapters 3 and 4 about Jesus’ teaching on the human family, Catholic tradition and St. Paul’s “Hymn to Love” in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. On Thursday, March 30, Don and Erin Fontana will discuss chapters 5 and 6 about ‘Love made Fruitful,’ exploring the gift of children in the family, and the role of parents and grandparents. Don has been the Director of OLG ’s Religious Education Program (CCD) for the past 14 years. Erin, a lawyer by profession, and Don have 6 children. Our Lenten series will conclude on Thursday, April 6, 7-9pm, with Mike Aquilina’s presentation of chapter 7 in the Pope’s letter about the spirituality of the family and how the family plays an essential role in the moral development of children. Mike is the author of more than 50 books and 1,000 articles and a popular speaker on television, radio and Catholic campuses. Plan on enriching your understanding of marriage and family life by attending OLG’s 5-part Lenten Series on “The Joy of Love.” Fr. Richard Infante, Pastor

The priests, parishioners and staff would like to welcome everyone here today celebrating Mass with us at Our

Lady of Grace Parish.

OLSH SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE APPROACHING!—OLSH offers several opportunities for additional aid to families. Several scholarships (both merit and need based) as well as multiple types of tuition assistance are available to families who qualify. Applications for scholarships and tuition assistance can be found online at www.olsh.org/admissions/financial-information. Completed applications and supporting documentation are due Wednesday, March 15th.

IS GOD CALLING YOU?— The Franciscan Associate program is an engaging way for women and men to pray, serve and share in the mission and spirit of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities without changing their lifestyles. Grow closer to God in the spirit of St. Francis. Orientation sessions begin March 19. For more information, please contact LaVerne Winkowski at 412.481.8113 or Sister Marie Grace Blum at 412.821.1603

40 DAYS OF LIFE — MARCH 1ST-APRIL 9TH!—Christians throughout Pittsburgh are invited to take part in the international 40 Days for Life campaign. The mission of 40 Days for Life is to unite the Body of Christ in the spiritual battle to end abortion. Through 40 Days for Life, 12,668 lives have been spared from abortion, 141 abortion workers converted and 75 abortion facilities have closed! Join us for 40 days of prayer & fasting and a peaceful vigil held every day from 7am – 7pm in front of Planned Parenthood at 933 Liberty Avenue. To find out more about how you can be involved, go to www.40daysforlifepittsburgh.com or www.40daysforlife.com/pittsburgh. Contact Nikki Bruni, 412-926-9413, nbruni@40daysforlifepgh.com.

WOMEN'S GUILD— members will meet on Wednesday, March 8 in Keefer Hall following the 7:00 p.m. Mass. Our guest presenter, Linda Cahill, will showcase her new venture, Park Lane Jewelry. Visit the website www.parklaneworldwide.com for a sneak-peak of the Spring offerings. ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED! Light refreshments will be available.

OLG DINNER AUCTION—Reservations for the OLG School din-ner auction are due by Friday, March 17th. Send in your reservation to the school or register online. Visit www.olgschool.net for full details. BEGINNING EXPERIENCE— Divorced, Widowed, or Separated? The loss of a spouse through separa-tion, divorce, or death is a traumatic experience. The Beginning Experi-ence weekend is intended to help widowed, divorced, or separated people who would like to pass through the grief and begin to move forward with their lives. Come to a safe place. The next weekend will be March 17-19, 2017 at Gilmary Retreat Center in Moon Twp., PA. Payment ar-rangements and possible financial assistance are available. For more information, explore our website www.BeginningExperience.org or make a confidential call to Mary at 412-523-2405 or Steve at 412-720-8694. PRE– CANA— Holy Apostles Parish offers diocesan approved Pre-Cana classes for cou-ples preparing for marriage. Our next program is scheduled for Friday evening, March 17 from 6:30 - 9:30PM. at St Albert the Great Church and resumes again on Saturday, March 18 from 9:00AM - 3:00PM. The donation is $60 per couple. Please call the parish office at 412-884-7744 or holyapostles@holyapostlesparish.org to register or for more information. WANT MORE FOR YOUR MARRIAGE?— A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend offers couples a chance to get away from distractions and reconnect with each other and their rela-tionship. It’s a chance to make a good marriage – GREAT! You will work on ways to communicate better with each other and grow in ways you never knew possible. The next weekend is March 24-26 in the Pitts-burgh Area. Please visit www.yourmarriageisworthit.org to register or for more information. OUR LIFE OF FAITH IS A RELATIONSHIP OF LOVE— We live in relationship with God, and it is an active relationship like a parent and a child, or among friends. We also live in relationship with our sisters and brothers in faith. Baptism calls us to foster and deepen our relationships of love with God and others. Think of a relationship that you can foster this week that will enliven your faith. And visit OnMis-sionChurchAlive.org, sign up for e-mail updates and stay active.