199 McGovern Boulevard Crescent, PA 15046 www.scatparish.com

PARISH CLERGY

Fr Frank Kurimsky, Fr. Sean Francis, Fr. Michael Yaksick, Deacon, Robert Jancart

MASS SCHEDULE

Monday, Thursday & Friday................. 8:30 AM.

Tuesday/Wednesday.............................. No Mass

Saturday Vigil Mass ..............................4:00 PM. Sunday Masses ..................10:30 AM & 5:00 PM

Holy Days ....................................... as Scheduled

See inside for Daily, Holiday and Special Events

CONFESSIONS

Saturday....................3:15−3:45 PM & 5:00 PM.; Also by appointment.

BAPTISMS

By appointment.

WEDDINGS

Call the parish office 6 months in advance of the prospective date. Marriage Classes required.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

After every Mass (please ask the priest)

and by request.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Confidential Helpline 724-407-3375

Low-gluten hosts available for Communion –

See priest before Mass.

DIRECTORY

Parish Office ....................................................... 724-457-7026 Fax...................................................................... 724-457-3292 Deacon Leonard Thomas………………………....724-206-3210 deacon@scatparish.com Jennifer Persuitte, Organist/Secretary.................. 724-457-7026 Parish Email ..................................... scatparish@verizon.net Steve Horvath, Maintenance………...……………...724-457-0715

Sue Tranter, CCD Director.................................. 724-601-1872 scatccd@verizon.net Mary Ann Jones, Bookkeeper .............................. 412-771-5646 Jeri Stotlemyer, Scheduler of Ministries..... sjogscat@gmail.com

Vatican Website ..............................................www.news.va/en

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday– 10:00AM—2:00PM

Tuesday -Thursday....................................... 9:30AM.–3:00 PM

Friday .......................................................... 9:30 AM–1:00 PM

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS

Every Sunday from 9:00AM—10:30AM

AN OPEN INVITATION OF WELCOME

Non-Catholics and non-parishioners

are always welcomed guests.

Inactive, unsure or irregular Catholics are lovingly encouraged to reconnect with the Faith.

New parishioners are joyfully received in our community.

Please call the parish office. Though our space is small, our hearts are large

and there is plenty good room for all.

NOVEMBER 25, 2018 • OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST , KING OF THE UNIVERSE

of Siena ROMAN

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Saint Catherine

Our Lord

Jesus

Christ,

King Of

The

Universe

Saturday November 24th

4:00 PM Nick & Helen Zernick (Daughter,

Marion & Granddaughter, Jennifer)

Sunday November 25th

10:30 AM Michael (Bobby) Moslen

(Vickie Zebrasky)

5:00 PM 60th Anniversary of Richard & Nancy

Bosetti (Daughters)

Monday November 26th

8:30 AM Parish Family

Thursday November 29th

8:00 AM Rosary

8:30 AM Parish Family

Friday November 30th

8:30 AM Parish Family

Saturday December 1st

4:00 PM Kathleen Koepfer (Bernie Snyder)

Sunday December 2nd

10:30 AM Wolfgang Bitterolf (Wife, Faith)

5:00 PM Leonard Popps (Family)

DAILY PRAYER REQUEST Let us not forget the simple request made

of us. Please pray these four words, daily.

“Dear God, For Priests”

PRAYER REQUESTS: In your kindness will you please pray for the following : Jean Lilly John Megan Chris A. Steve G. Paula N. Esther Donny Christopher & Family Lil & Gene James M. Curtis & Justin Greg M. TJS&PJS Wilk Family JASJ Geo Pessy Aubrey & Jean Runyon Lorraine Dennis Doris & Jack Dave J. Della Kathleen Schmetizer Walter Sara Jane Erin Heidenreich Gia R. John Mary & Dorothy John Maria M.P. & M.Z. Taylor Leigh Ann Jim B. & N.M. Seth Frannie James Shepard Leslie Ardith James Siniscalchi, Patty Ross Elia Genovesi, Bill Ann S. Chris C. & Family Dan R. Danielle Angela & Family Pat Varley Patricia S. Chet & Sally Larry R. Steve T. Nancy & Rich Bosetti Helen Dixon Ryan Hannah K. & Family Mary Lou Bert D. Antoinette Garuccio Wayne King Laura H. Claire Tricco, Scott J. Eli Conner Mary Chestnutt Andrew R. Tom K. Jackie & Family Rick D. Stan Mackenzie Sickeler Deacon Len Toni Lenora Falso James R. Bonnie Melania Gonzalez, Jim Miller Lucy C. Virginia Londino Steve Tuttle Diane Susan Colavecchia Sam T. Sue T. Aubrey & Jean Runyon Katy Jo Mullen Madelyn Keelon Daniel Hartman

Martha Jones Jeff Jones

All Those In Need of Prayers

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation, is Saturday, December 8th. Our Masses will be as follows… Friday, Dec. 7th (The Anticipated Mass) 6:00PM Saturday, Dec. 8th 8:30AM

THE 4:00PM MASS ON SATURDAY,

DECEMBER 8TH, DOES NOT COVER THE

HOLY DAY AND YOUR SUNDAY OBLIGATION.

PENANCE SERVICE Our Advent Penance Service will be on the same night as the Diocesan Program “The Light Is On For You”, Tuesday, December 11, 2018. The hours will be from 6:00PM until 9:00PM.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish Crescent, PA

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

“Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is to come!”

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018

St. Catherine of Siena Christian Ladies Society News

VETERAN’S TREE The Veteran’s Tree is up as we celebrate the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King. As has been tradition for many years at St. Catherine Parish, our tree consists of names of patients at the Veteran’s Hospital in Butler. The tree is loaded with names for each Mass this weekend, and every Mass hereafter, until they are all gone. For those of you who are new to our parish, we have instructions on how to participate

We have certain time constraints this year since Christmas is on a Tuesday.

For that reason we ask you to please be considerate of the due date!

PRESENTS MUST BE RETURNED

BY

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17TH!!!.

If you find it in your heart to be generous to a Veteran and procure their gift request, please follow these guidelines…please return your gift to the church by Monday, Dec. 17th!

1. PLEASE make a copy of your tag and keep it someplace separate in the event of a loss of the original. (Don’t roll your eyes, it happens EVERY year!)

2. DO NOT include any personalized messages or perishable edibles inside the package.

3. Please keep package decorations moderate since ornate wrappings may be damaged in the mass delivery.

4. Please attach the name tag to the outside of

the package, NAME UP!

5. There will be a separate box near the tree for envelopes with gift cards.

6. MOST IMPORTANTLY...please have your gift in the church by Monday, December 17th. The gifts will be delivered to the Butler Veterans Facility on Thursday December 20th. Anyone wishing to participate in loading and delivering the gifts that day, please be at the church by 9:30AM. (1/2 hour later than previous years) If you want to make the trip, remember it’s a 45 minute trip each way and we usually stop for lunch after drop-off.

Thank you for your generosity!

Food Drive Our food drive continues throughout the month of November. We are collecting non-

perishable food items for the St. Vincent de Paul chapter at Our Lady of Fatima. This or-ganization helps many in our area. If you would like to make a donation, please drop off your bag(s) in the bins provided at each door of the church. If you come during the week, stop in to the office and we’ll see that the food is put inside the church for weekly delivery. With all the disasters in our area, people are in dire need of food and assistance. If you wish to make a monetary donation, please make your check payable to “OLOF St. Vincent de Paul” Thank you, in advance, for “feeding the hungry”, a corporal work of mercy. ***************************************************************

ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS!

We are putting out a call for any Eucha-ristic Minister who is available to take Communion to the elderly or shut-ins of our parish. Our priests are trying to get a schedule together but some help would be much appreciated. Please call the of-fice if you can help out. Thank you, in ad-vance, for your time.

Readings for the Week of November 25, 2018 Sunday: Dn 7:13-14/Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5 [1a]/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37 Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf.

6]/Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19/Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13 [13b]/Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9 [Rv

15:3b]/Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Ps 100:1b-2,

3, 4, 5 [Rv 19:9a]/Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10 or Jn 6:63]/Mt 4:18-22 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 3-5, 6-7ab [1 Cor

16:22b; cf Rv 22:20c]/Lk 21:34-36 Next Sunday: Jer 33:14-16/Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 [1b]/1 Thes 3:12--4:2/Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

“The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty!”

St. Catherine of Siena Parish Crescent, PA

Regular Offertory Collection November 10/11, 2018…………...……….$3,842.00 All Saints Day……………………………..….$772.00

These figures are 2 weeks behind due to early bulletin deadlines. ALL figures will be published in

future bulletins until we are current again.

(This is ordinary income from contributions for the general running of the parish. It is subject to a 17.6% tax to the diocese of Pittsburgh.)

Parish Share Program

PSP Assessment for 2018………………..$42,013.00 PSP Collected to date………………..…...$60,512.00 Overage on Goal……………………..…+$18,499.00 (Congratulations and thank you ALL! We have reached our goal set by the Diocese. The overage stays at St. Catherine tax free. Thank you for your dedication to our parish.)

Capital Improvements Goal………………………………………....$15,638.00 Collected to date……………………..….….$4,609.00 Remaining on Goal………………………..$11,029.00 (This total represents the cleaning, painting and floor repair of the Church, as well as the cleaning of all the windows. It is done and paid for and your envelopes and donations will replenish the capital fund for continued maintenance of the physical plant.)

Religious Education Assessment ………………..……………...$27,162.00 Contributions to date………………….......$20,238.00 Remaining on Goal……………….…..…......$6,924.00 (This is our assessment for the Elementary School Grant Contributions to the diocese based on 10% of the gross parish income. Contributions to this fund are parish share exempt.)

Special Collection Tree of Life………………………………….$750.00 (These collections are mandated by the Diocese for specific purposes. These moneys are remitted in total to the diocese and are not taxed.)

Weekend Attendance

November 17/18 2018 4:00 PM Mass………………………………………? 10:30 AM Mass . …………………………………....? 5:00 PM Mass .………………………….…….........? Total…………………………………...…….............?

COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS For those who have lost a loved one, the anticipation of the holidays coming and how to make it through the holidays may seem overwhelming. Often when we are grieving, we find it difficult to pray, let alone celebrate Christmas. Even more difficult, is entering into the festive spirit of the season. An evening of support will be held Wednesday, December 5th, at

Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Fatima House Chapel at 7:00 PM. The evening will provide support and some helpful suggestions and reflections on how to make it through this difficult time. To register or for further info. please call Sister Margie 724-375-7626.

CHRISTMAS DISCERNMENT RETREAT Where do you search for consolation? College and post-college men come to “The Word Was Made Flesh: A Christmas Discernment Retreat,” held Dec 14th-16th at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center.

This retreat speaks to the call God has placed in your life and allow you to learn more about discerning your vocation. The wknd includes Mass, Adoration, conferences, opportunity for Confession, and solid brotherhood. No cost. Must be 18 or older. Visit PGHPriest.com by Dec 7th to register

ADVENT RETREAT Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent, 1500 Woodcrest Ave, Coraopolis, PA 15108, is hosting an Advent Retreat entitled, “Mary, the breath of New Life” on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 from 9:00-4:00PM. Sr. Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF, will guide participants through a reflection upon the impact of Mary’s yes to God on the world, on the Church and on us. Participants will also have the opportunity to enjoy periods of reflections at different locations on the convent grounds, including the labyrinth, grotto and peace sites. A continental breakfast and light lunch will be served. Sunday liturgy will be held at 3:00PM There is no cost to attend, but a free will offering is welcome. To register, please call 412-264-2890

St. Catherine of Siena, Pray For Us!

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018

“The Lord is king, in splendor robed…”

PARISH REGISTRATION

We welcome all those who would like to become members of St. Catherine of Siena Parish

community. To register as a parishioner, please complete the following information and

return it to the Parish Office or drop it in the collection basket.

Name…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Address…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Telephone Number………………………………………………………………………………………………...

ATTENCION! SPANISH CLASSES

Important dates from our Spanish Teacher, Angela. Both the begin-ner and advanced classes will end on December 5th. Classes will resume on January

14th.

Feliz Navidad to everyone!

STEEPLECHASE FOOTBALL RESULTS

November 8, 2018

Steelers vs. Panthers

Half Time Score:

Steelers 31 Panthers 14

2 GOOD FRIENDS. owner, Vivian Spratt $100

PAP PAP owner, Harry Dobrowolski $100

SWAMI owner, Bobbie Alley $100

Final Score: Steelers 52 Panthers 21

T&T owner, Cyndi Sabol $150

CASEY’S MOM owner, Joanne Davis $150

GUIDO’S GONNA GETCHA owner, Terry Fedio

$150

Congratulations & Let’s Go Steelers!

MARGARET MARY YOUTH MINISTRY “In Search of the Christ Child” Christmas musical! Don’t Miss this Beautiful Christmas Presentation Sunday, December 2nd, 5:00PM Doors open at 4:30PM. Presented at St. Margaret Mary’s (Suggested $5.00 will be accepted to support our teen’s Summer Mission Trip.)

New Summer Mission Trip!- Just 6-7 spots left for Our Teens have chosen Charleston, South Caro-lina for their 2019 Summer mission trip to serve the poor. Any teen grades 8 through college age are welcome to attend. Male and female adult chaperones are needed as well. Please contact our youth minister, Bob Summers to get on board. Bob Summers at 724-674-4383

TRADITIONAL PRAYER As a diocese, Bishop Zubik is encouraging all par-ishes to pray for the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel for protection during these difficult times. Tradition has it that the prayer is said right before leaving the liturgy as we go out into the world. After the final blessing, the priest comes to the steps in front of the altar and all kneel, pray the prayer and then stand for the closing song.

St. Michael Prayer St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

Please Note...This prayer is NOT printed in the new missals beginning December 1st. If you cannot memorize this prayer, we will continue to run it in the bulletin for your convenience and participation.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish Crescent, PA

“...robed is the Lord and girt about with strength.”

DECEMBER MINISTRY SCHEDULE There will be a sign-up sheet in the sacristy for the Christmas & New Year’s Masses.

Please be as flexible as possible with your time. Thank you to ALL volunteers.

Dec. 1 - 2 4:00 PM 10:30 AM 5:00 PM

Lector Marion Pukach Rick Tessmer Linda Robertson

Altar Server NOT FILLED Santiago Maza-Urick NOT FILLED

NOT FILLED Rachel Tessmer NOT FILLED

Eucharistic Minister Ray Bittner Marian Hunt Christine Divens

Rona Nanni Cindy Joyce NOT FILLED

Ken Sofranko Kara Nardone NOT FILLED

Dec. 8 - 9 4:00 PM 10:30 AM 5:00 PM

Lector Adrianna Miksch Chuck Nardone Debbie Michalik

Altar Server Santiago Maza-Urick Anthony Kernan NOT FILLED

NOT FILLED Daniel Restaneo NOT FILLED

Eucharistic Minister Fred Isabella Kara Nardone Christine Divens

Rona Nanni NOT FILLED Cindy Joyce

Joanne Pushinsky NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

Dec. 15 - 16 4:00 PM 10:30 AM 5:00 PM

Lector Linda Robertson Marian Hunt Debbie Michalik

Altar Server Gregory Barlion Andrew Griesacker NOT FILLED

Santiago Maza-Urick Sydney May NOT FILLED

Eucharistic Minister Ray Bittner Christine Divens Cindy Joyce

Tina Hoffman Dino Nanni NOT FILLED

Darlene Radanovich Rona Nanni NOT FILLED

Dec. 22 - 23 4:00 PM 10:30 AM 5:00 PM

Lector Debbie Michalik Chuck Nardone Cindy Joyce

Altar Server Santiago Maza-Urick Michael Hricz NOT FILLED

NOT FILLED Ella Ritchart NOT FILLED

Eucharistic Minister Tina Hoffman Kara Nardone Christine Divens

Joanne Pushinsky Robert Tyrseck NOT FILLED

Darlene Radanovich Jackie Tyrseck NOT FILLED

Dec. 29 - 30 4:00 PM 10:30 AM 5:00 PM

Lector Denise Martin Rick Tessmer Linda Robertson

Altar Server Gregory Barlion Andrew Griesacker NOT FILLED

Santiago Maza-Urick Rachel Tessmer NOT FILLED

Eucharistic Minister Tina Hoffman Marian Hunt Christine Divens

Fred Isabella Dino Nanni Cindy Joyce

Darlene Radanovich Rona Nanni NOT FILLED

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018

“Your decrees are worthy of trust indeed.”

STEEPLE CHASE SUPER BOWL POOL

Super Bowl Sunday is February 3, 2019. Again, we are offering two options for the Super Bowl pool. One will cost: $35 the other will cost $100. There are 100 blocks in each pool.

$35 pool will have a total payment of $1,700 : $100 1st qtr., $500 half time, $100 3rd qtr.

and $1,000 final.

$100 pool will have a total payment of $5,000: $500 1st qtr., $1000 half time, $500 3rd qtr.

and $3,000 final.

For the $100 pool only you will get 4 sets of

numbers ~ a different set of numbers for

each quarter. The names and numbers for each

pool will be randomly drawn in advance. You will re-ceive a copy of your completed pool prior to the Su-per bowl. Don’t be left out. Purchase a square for yourself or partner with a friend. Consider buying some as Christmas or birthday gifts. Deadline is Fri-day, January 18, 2019, OR AS SOON AS THE POOLS ARE FILLED, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. Name your block and fill out the form below.

Questions?? Please call Terry at 412-331-3443 Good Luck and Thank You for your Support!

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SUPER BOWL POOL

PLEASE PRINT, FILL OUT COMPLETELY, MAIL TO: SJOG

PARISH, “SUPER BOWL POOL,” 1011 CHURCH AVE.,

MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO

ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH. QUESTIONS??? CALL

TERRY AT 412-331-3443 . _____Square(s) @$35/square ($1,700 payout) =$______ (AMOUNT ENCLOSED)

____Square(s) @$100/square ($5,000 payout) =$______ (AMOUNT ENCLOSED)

(PLEASE PRINT)

I would like to name my square(s) __________________ _____________________________________________

Name ________________________________________

Full Address w/ZIP ______________________________ ______________________________________________

Phone _______________________________________

Temporary Mass & Confession Schedule

St. Catherine of Siena Saturday 4:00PM Sunday 10:30AM and 5:00PM

Mon/Thur/Fri 8:30AM No Mass on Tue/Wed

Confession Sat. 1/2 hour before and after Mass

St. Joseph Saturday 5:30PM Sunday 8:00AM & 10:00AM

Mon/Tue/Thur 8:00AM Wed 7:00PM No Mass Fri

Confessions Wed 6:00-6:40PM Sat 4:30-5:15PM

St. Margaret Mary Saturday 4:00PM Sunday 9:30AM & 11:30AM

Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 8:30AM No Mass on Thur

Confession Wed 9-10:00AM & Sat. 11:00AM-Noon This schedule is TEMPORARY. October 15, 2018 began a six month process for all parishes and the diocese to evaluate the new Mass schedules. Our grouping will take feedback and suggestions between January 2, 2019 and February 15, 2019. Once this process is complete, a new perma-nent Mass schedule will be announced. While the feedback process doesn’t begin until the First of the New Year, please take the time to pray and prepare to offer comments and suggestions at that time. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

CHRISTMAS CHARITY EXTRAVAGANZA Bring the entire family to the Lodge in Bradys Run Park to experience the awe inspiring Christmas Ex-travaganza! Decorated trees, train display, Candy Cane Lane gift shop, pictures with Santa and other characters. More info call 724-843-5378 or www.bcchristmasextravaganza.org

Admission Ages 13-62 $7.00 / 6-12 $4.00 / 5 and under Free / Seniors 63+ $6.00

Nov 22nd-Nov.30th Dec 7th 5:00PM—9:00PM Nov 23rd-25th Dec 1,2,8,9 Noon to 9:00PM

Breakfast w/Santa Nov 24th 8:30AM-11:00AM Pre-registration required. Call 724-201-1797

QUIGLEY CATHOLIC NEWS

QCHS Shadow Days Fall 2018 December 7th

• Visit www.qchs.org/Admissions to schedule a shadow day and to view/print the permission form. Email admissions @qchs.org or call 724-869-2188