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SCHEDULE

SATURDAY VIGIL

4:00PM .................. St. Elizabeth of Hungary

4:30PM ........................................... Holy Spirit

5:30PM ......................... St. Thomas a’ Becket

SUNDAY

8:00AM ................. St. Elizabeth of Hungary

9:00AM .............................. St. Clare of Assisi

9:30AM ........................ St. Thomas a’ Becket

10:30AM ............... St. Elizabeth of Hungary

11:00AM ........................................ Holy Spirit

Noon ............................ St. Thomas a’ Becket

WEEKDAYS

Monday ....................... 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth

7:00PM-St. Clare

Tuesday .......................... 8:30AM-Holy Spirit

9:00AM-St. Thomas a Becket

Wednesday ................. 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth

9:00AM-St. Thomas

Thursday ........................ 8:30AM-Holy Spirit

9:00AM-St. Thomas a Becket

Friday .......................... 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth

8:30AM-St. Clare

9:15AM-St. Elizabeth (School Mass)

Saturday ......................... 8:30AM-Holy Spirit

SACRAMENT OF

RECONCILIATION

MONDAY

6:00-6:30PM ...................... St. Clare of Assisi

6:00-6:45PM ......... St. Elizabeth of Hungary

SATURDAY

11:00-11:45AM .... St. Elizabeth of Hungary

3:30-4:00PM .................................. Holy Spirit

4:30-5:00PM ................ St. Thomas a’ Becket

DECEMBER 16, 2018

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

PASTORAL STAFF

Administrator: Father Robert J. Cedolia

Senior Parochial Vicar: Father William R. Terza

Senior Parochial Vicar: Father Kenneth E. Kezmarsky

Deacon: Mr. Gerard A. Como

Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Amy LaMartina

St. Clare of Assisi

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St. Thomas a’ Becket

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Third Sunday of Advent • December 16, 2018

SAINT CLARE OF ASSISI

• Baptisms: Call the Parish Office to schedule a class; then a day and time.

Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays after 9:00 am Mass.

• Marriage: Call the Parish Office at least six (6) months in advance.

Suggested wedding time is 2 pm. The Diocese requires each couple to attend a

pre-marriage course.

SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY

• Baptisms: Celebrated the 1st and 3rd Sundays after the 10:30 am Mass.

Contact the parish office to make arrangements.

• Marriage: Wedding times are on Saturday at 1:30 pm. Couples must

contact the parish priest at least six (6) months before the desired date of their

wedding.

• Ministry to the Sick and Shut-In: Please call the parish office

when someone is in the hospital or confined to their home.

• Holy Hour and Benediction: The first Thursday of every month

from 6:30-7:30 pm.

HOLY SPIRIT

• Baptisms: Please call the Parish Secretary for arrangements. Baptism

Instructions are held on the third (3

rd

) Sunday of each month from 9:30 am to

10:30am in the Spirit Room. Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd

Sundays after the 11:00 am Mass.

• Marriage: Please call at least six (6) months prior to the anticipated

wedding. Marriage Preparation Program is held on the last Sunday of the

month (Oct. thru Apr.—excluding Dec.) from 9:15 to 10:30 am in the Spirit

Room. Suggested time for weddings is 2 pm.

• (RCIA) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Begins each

year in the fall. If interested in exploring the Catholic faith, or desire to receive

the Sacrament of Confirmation, please call the parish office.

SAINT THOMAS A' BECKET

• Baptisms: Celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. Parents

are required to participate in one Baptism Preparation Session offered during

the months of January, April, July and October. Please call the Parish for the

date and time of the Session.

• Marriage: Couples wishing to marry must meet with a priest at least six (6)

months prior to their wedding date. No date can be confirmed until this

meeting. Couples are required to attend an approved pre-Cana preparation

program. Call the Parish office. Suggested time for weddings is 2pm.

• (RCIA) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: The Easter

Season welcomes new Catholics or those adult Catholics who wish to complete

their Sacrament of Initiation (Holy Communion, Confirmation) into full

communion with the church. This is a process of prayer, study and decision.

Any adult wishing to inquire further should contact the Parish office.

• Sacrament of the Sick: Available to the chronically or seriously ill.

Call the Parish office.

Parish Directory • Sacraments

ST. CLARE OF ASSISI

Phone: 412-233-7870

Office Hours:

Monday�Thursday: 8AM�2PM

Closed Fridays

Fax: 412-233-0742

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.stclareparish2.com

St. Clare Cemetery:

Worthington Ave.

For Cemetery information, call

Catholic Parish Cemeteries

Association at 412-256-9370.

ST. ELIZABETH

OF HUNGARY

Phone: 412-882-8744

Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8AM-4PM

Friday: 8AM-3:30PM

Fax: 412-882-8320

Email:

[email protected]

Website: www.stelizparish.org

School Phone: 412-882-2958

School Fax: 412-882-0111

School Website:

www.st-elizabeth.org

HOLY SPIRIT

Phone: 412-346-0477

Office Hours:

Monday�Friday: 8AM�4PM

Fax: 412-466-4983

Email:

[email protected]

Faith Formation: 412-882-5023

Music Office: 412-346-0476

Horner Hall: 412-466-3444

ST. THOMAS A'BECKET

Phone: 412-655-2885

Office Hours:

Monday�Friday: 9AM�3:30PM

Fax: 412-655-0615

Email: [email protected]

Website:

www.saintthomasabecket.com


Mass Intentions This Week

Date Time Location Intention Offered By

(Vigil)

Saturday,

December 15

4:00 PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Frank Sroka, Sr. Family

4:30 PM Holy Spirit Dorothy & Andrew Butko Children & Grandchildren

5:30 PM St. Thomas a’ Becket Helen Viscomy

Peggy & Bob Billand &

Dorothy & Paul Seliga

Sunday,

December 16

Third Sunday

of Advent

8:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Herman Pscheidl Monroe Family

9:00 AM St. Clare of Assisi Agnes & William Rothbauer Family

9:30 AM St. Thomas a’ Becket For the People of the Parish

10:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary

John & Vera Lachut

Helen Bechtold

Jim & Anita Lachut

Family

11:00 AM Holy Spirit Antonio Iannitto Romilda Iannitto & Family

Noon St. Thomas a’ Becket Harry Stock III Stock Family

Monday,

December 17


Donna Urbanowicz

Dec’d of White & Lorince Families

EJ, Jenna, Nicholas & Kaitlyn

Sue White

7:00 PM St. Clare of Assisi Neil C. Brown Daughter, Dorothy Romanelli

Tuesday,

December 18

8:30 AM Holy Spirit Fr. Pat Barkey Everett & Mary Ann Burns

9:00 AM St. Thomas a’ Becket Pamela Seman Seman Family

Wednesday,

December 19


Barbara Greb

Ron & Louise Powell

Paul & Lauren

Joe & Kim Dellefemine

9:00 AM St. Thomas a’ Becket Ronald A. Lichalk, Jr. Sisters, Lauren & Tracy

Thursday,

December 20

8:30 AM Holy Spirit Family A Parishioner

9:00 AM St. Thomas a’ Becket Deceased of Schilling Family Family

Friday,

December 21

*School Mass


Dec’d of Davic & Rutherford Families

Jack Baumiller

Dan & Karen Davic

Family

8:30 AM St. Clare of Assisi Nellie Vukovich Sister, Catherine Vukovich

9:15 AM* St. Elizabeth of Hungary Rachel Kuzio

Linda Capozzoli & Andree Macri

Saturday Morning

(Vigil)

Saturday,

December 22

4:00 PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Monica Kopp

Darrell Grimm

Mary I. Kopp

Mother

4:30 PM Holy Spirit Marian Polens Donna Castor

5:30 PM St. Thomas a’ Becket Husband, Bob & Son, Ryan Larraine Graham

Sunday,

December 23

Fourth Sunday

of Advent

8:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Henry & Elizabeth Lorince Liz Denk

9:00 AM St. Clare of Assisi Felix Zender Karen & Larry Cunningham

9:30 AM St. Thomas a’ Becket For the People of the Parish


Liberi & Rodgers Families

Bill Mydak

Family

Futrick Family

11:00 AM Holy Spirit Evelyn Simon Jerry & R.K. McElhinny

Noon St. Thomas a’ Becket Dolores A. Stankus Carol A. Colgan

8:30 AM Holy Spirit Health & Welfare of Fr. Pat Barkey Judy Pavlik


Gospel Reading of the Week

3rd Sunday of Advent

In the same sentence where he reminds his listeners that he has cured the

blind, the lame, the deaf, the sick and even raised the dead, Jesus concludes

by adding, "The poor have the good news proclaimed to them." How did

that make the list of supernatural cures? What's so miraculous about good

news? The poor are not just those in physical poverty, but those whose sins

have impoverished their souls. This of course applies to us. The poverty of

our own sinfulness can be overcome by the forgiveness offered to us in

Christ. Because of this, we have cause to rejoice!

On this Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, we are encouraged to

rejoice. Gaudete Sunday derives its name from the opening prayer of the

Mass for this day, where we pray, "Gaudete in Domino semper" ("Rejoice

in the Lord always"). So in the midst of Advent fasting and devotions, we rejoice because the time we have been

preparing for is almost at hand. We pause in this season of anticipation to remember that, in truth, our hopes have

already been fulfilled. He is among us, saving us even now!

WHY I S T H E T H I R D

S U ND A Y O F A D V EN T

P I N K ? ( WHY I S T H E

T H I R D C A ND L E I N T H E

A D V EN T WRE A T H

P I N K ? ) by Jared Dees, Catholic Author

• Purple is a penitential color of

fasting while pink (rose) is the

color of joy.

• The 3rd Sunday in Advent is

Gaudete Sunday (from the

Latin meaning “rejoice”) which

is taken from Philippians 4:4-5,

the Entrance Antiphon of the

day.

• Long ago the Pope would

honor a citizen with a pink rose

(or a rose rose?) Priests then

would wear pink vestments as a

reminder of this coming joy.

Rose is also used during Laetare

Sunday (the Fourth Sunday of

Lent) to symbolize a similar

expectation of the coming joy of

Christ’s coming in Easter.

We hear in the Gospel today:

* The word "Christ" comes from the Greek translation of the

Hebrew Messiah, which means "anointed".

(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 436)

John the Baptist told the people that one mightier is coming…

indicating that he was not the Christ. What essential Old

Testament prophesies did the Messiah, the Christ,

need to fulfill?

● Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2, Matt 2:1; Luke 2:4-7)

● Born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14) as a descendant of Abraham

(Genesis 12:1-3; 22:18)

● Born of the tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:10, Mic. 5:2)

● From the line of David (2 Sam 7:12-16; Ps 132:11; Jer. 23:5)

Only one person fulfilled these prophesies…

Jesus Christ.

“Now the people were filled with expectation,

and all were asking in their hearts whether

John might be the Christ. *

John answered them all, saying,

‘I am baptizing you with water, but one

mightier than I is coming.

I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of His

sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy

Spirit and fire’.” Luke 3:15-16


December

22 & 23

Eucharistic Ministers Lector Altar Servers Other

Sat. Vigil

4:00 PM

St. Elizabeth

Polly Teschke, Jude

Bourdeau, Janet Mahoney,

Jean Wytiaz, Nick Wytiaz

Jonathan Laychak Gabriella DeSalvo

ACOLYTE

Mason Hoydick

Sat. Vigil

4:30 PM

Holy Spirit

Kathy Rotz, Liz Stout,

Rich Stout, Dave Banas,

Tom Berhmann

Mel Droppa

Jane Suski,

Lenora Debiak

CANTOR

Jeanie Werner

Sat. Vigil

5:30 PM

St. Thomas

Dave Alderson,

Michael Buckiso,

Steve Callahan,

Mike Franczak,

Madeline Zumbo

Kathy Stock

Elizabeth Janusek,

John Janusek, Ava Ripley

Sunday

8:00 AM

St. Elizabeth

Marcia Lynch, Betty Willig,

Ed Willig, Barbara Stanczak,

Jay Black

Mary Ruffing Ryan Colcannon

ACOLYTE

Justin Johnson

9:00 AM

St. Clare

Regina Behary, Russell

Behary, Jennifer Massaro

Elizabeth Marsh

Denise Boring,

Kevin Stretavski

CANTOR

Pat Thornton

9:30 AM

St. Thomas

Scott Breisinger, Larraine

Graham, Ron Lichalk,

Leah Payne, John Reyher

Karen Reyher

Lexi Mikula,

Alyssa Polakovic,

Brianna Wojnar

10:30 AM

St. Elizabeth

Terry Kapadia, Lynn Fries,

Marian Sciulli, Joe Gurcak,

Donna Gurcak

Tom Carroll Philip Pegher

ACOLYTE

Matthew Michaus

11:00 AM

Holy Spirit

Mary Ann Burns, Patty

Cagney, Cheryle Ebbitt,

Wendy Graham,

Rhonda Ward

Peggy Kolodychak

Pasquale Veltri,

Luke Brennfleck,

Michael Berendowski

CANTOR

Jeanie Werner

Noon

St. Thomas

Carol Colgan,

Linda Michaels,

Roseann Sullivan

Jonathan Veres

Kayla Fentzel, Jenna Fox,

Christopher Fullard

Next Weekend Ministry Schedule


In Our Parish Communities

St. Clare of Assisi

Christmas Eve: 4:30PM & 10PM

Christmas Day: 9:30AM


Christmas Eve: 4PM, 6PM, 8PM & Midnight

Christmas Day: 8AM & 10:30AM

Holy Spirit

Christmas Eve: 4PM & 10PM

Christmas Day: 9AM


Christmas Eve: 4PM, 8PM & 10PM

Christmas Day: 9AM & 11AM

St. Clare of Assisi

New Year’s Day: 9AM


New Year’s Eve: 4PM

New Year’s Day: 8AM & 10:30AM

Holy Spirit

New Year’s Eve: 4:30PM

New Year’s Day: 11AM


New Year’s Eve: 5:30PM

New Year’s Day: 9:30AM & Noon

Special thanks to all of our Music Directors:

Sean Thornton, Christopher McCloskey, Jean

Werner and Carol Accetta and many thanks to

all the choir members of our parish grouping,

who performed the wonderful Christmas

concert “O Night Divine” last Sunday! It was

certainly a joyous occasion as we listened to

sacred music, Christmas favorites, plus a sing

along for some of the carols. Afterwards, we enjoyed a

gathering in St. Elizabeth School Cafeteria with cookies

baked by the generous parishioners along with the

Hospitality Ministry.

It was a great opportunity to come together for such

an uplifting and spirit-filled event! A big thank you to

everyone who helped to make this program a success and

put us in the Christmas spirit!

This 8-week study provides the easiest way to understand

the Bible, making the complex simple. Uncover the story

woven throughout Scripture so that you can get the BIG

PICTURE of the Bible and understand what it’s all about: a

story of the Father’s unfailing love for you!

DATES: Thursdays beginning January 17 - March 14

TIMES: 10:00 - 11:30am OR 6:30 - 8:00pm

LOCATION: Mornings at St. Thomas a Becket (ground

level of preschool - Coffee Shoppe); Evenings at Holy Spirit

(Cafeteria; ground level of Church)

COST: $20 for the participant book (which includes colored

charts, maps, session outlines, a unique Bible Timeline and

online access to the videos).

TO SIGN UP: call Amy LaMartina at 882-8744 / email:

[email protected]; or complete the registration

form below by Wednesday, January 9.

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NAME:___________________________________________

PHONE: _________________________

EMAIL: ________________________________________

10:00 - 11:30am _____ OR 6:30 - 8:00pm _____

Cash/check enclosed:____ Requesting financial asst.:___

Make check payable to: St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church

Return registration & fee to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church.

You can place it in any collection basket with

“Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible” on the envelope.

Thank you and hope you can make it!


St. Clare of Assisi • Parish News

Joe Bacha, Fr. Chuck Baptiste, Fred Bercik, Marcia Bercik, Jim Billy, Frances Bindas,

Caden Boring, Cullen Boring, Carol Burgess, Tom Caldwell, Thomas Campano,

Maria Campano, Kathleen Cassady, Genevieve DelVecchio, Anne Donnelly,

Sheila Eddy, Veronica Elkowitz, Rebecca Farabaugh, Joseph Ference, Meryl Ferrare,

Louise Gallo, Margaret Gemerchak, Ida Gouker, Pat Grguric, Genevieve Hartman,

Marie Hodge, Dave Jacobs, Off. James Kuzak Jr., Debra Mainiero, Bernice McNeil,

Audrey Mihalko, Rev. Peter Murphy, Sylvia Pittman, Nancy Razorsek,

Ralph Reitmeyer, Br. Raymond Reitmeyer, Betty Rothbauer, Stan Sawinski,

Mary Ellen Skop, Elizabeth Slivan, Kathleen Slivan, Kathy Tachoir, Rayne Tortorice,

Domenic Virgona, Joan Virgona, Catherine Vukovich, Michael Werner, Ray Werner,

Richard (Buddy) White, Papa Woo

Requests for Prayers

Family members of our parishioners serving in the Military

Dante Capane, Richard Cronkhite, Tara Felker, Michael Goliat, Jason Middleton,

Garrett Santoline, Michael Santoline, Anthony Svetz, Luke Thornton,

Zachary Thornton, Andrew West, Jeffery West, Jeffrey Yuhas

Our Sick & Shut-ins…

Our Recently Departed…

Robert Hodge

PARKING REMINDER … For the three Christmas

Liturgies that will be celebrated at St. Clare, please utilize all

the spaces in the Parking Lot and on the Street by

pulling up as close as possible to the car in

front of you. Once the rows are filled in the

lot, the Exit Aisles can be used for the

overflow. Fifty to sixty cars can park safely in

our lot.

The Vigil Candle at the

Tabernacle in Church burns

In Memory of

John Pastorik

by

Wife, Martha &

Daughter, Nancy

2019 Stewardship Calendars, compliments of Bekavac

Funeral Homes are available on the Bulletin Tables.

Please take one home for your family. There are also a

limited number of Josephite African American Heritage

Calendars available.

Mass Request Forms for 2019 are on the bulletin tables.

Due to the Interim Mass Schedule, we are only scheduling

Masses from January 1 thru March 31. We can only accept

one (1) Mass Intention per family. (First come, first served.)

Requests cannot be taken by phone�please use the form

provided.�

CONCERNING OUR FUNDRAISERS

If you know of anyone who would like

to be placed on the Prayer List (with

their permission), call our Parish Office.

Packages of Christmas Wafers can still be purchased Mondays

through Thursdays at the Parish Office (9AM to 2PM) until

Thursday, December 20. They are $2.00 (4 wafers) per envelope.�

Next Drawing: Monday,

December 31

Entered to Date: 69

Attention Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Altar

Servers: There is a small Thank You gift in the Sacristy for

those serving the Lord in a Liturgical Role at St. Clare of

Assisi Parish. All gifts have individual names on them.

Please pick yours up before the end of the year.

Thank you!! to everyone who picked an Envelope

from our Angel Tree this year. A number of families

and children from our parish will receive gifts, along

with 32 families from Sisters Place. Please know

that you have made Christmas a little brighter by

helping those who are experiencing some form of

hardship at this time of year.

If you would like to send a Christmas greeting to Fr. Chuck,

his new address is: Holy Sepulcher Parish,

1304 E. Cruikshank Road, Butler, PA 16002-8920.

If you would like to reserve a week next

year to have the Sanctuary Candle or

the Candles at the Statue of St. Clare lit

in memory of a loved one or for a

special intention, call the Parish Office

at 412-233-7870.


St. Elizabeth of Hungary • Parish News

SAINT ELIZABETH SCHOOL

Congratulations! On December 1, the Saint Elizabeth

Forensics Team traveled to Saint Bernard School in

Mt. Lebanon to participate in the second tournament of

the school year. In Poetry, Gabby Bagay earned two first

place awards, both with a perfect score. Anna Meade and

Paige Nagel each earned two second place ribbons. In

Prose, Julia Urbaniak earned two first place awards.

Philp Pegher and Mary Maleski each earned a first and

second place award. In Drama, Ben Wingerter earned two

first place awards, one with a perfect score. Eddie

Richardson earned a first place ribbon with a perfect score

and a second place award. In Declamation, Jayla Olson

earned two first place awards, one with a perfect score and

Francesca Veltri earned a first and second place award.

The Multiple Reading team made up of Derek Corigliano,

Charlie Lavrinc, Max Pegher and Thomas Wingerter

won two first place awards. The team of Elisabeth and

Joseph Maleski won second and third place award.

Overall, the Saint Elizabeth Forensics Team came home

with a third place certificate out of nine schools competing.

Enjoy Books are available in the parish or school offices.

The cost is $30. They make great gifts!

Lottery Calendars St. Elizabeth School is still selling

2019 Lottery Calendars. The price is $30 with a minimum

payout of $50. Volunteers will be selling calendars next

weekend December 22 & 23 after all the Masses at Holy

Spirit Church. Cash or checks made out to Saint Elizabeth

School will be accepted. If you are buying them as gifts,

please have names and addresses with you for the stubs.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Saint Elizabeth Elementary

School has always been blessed with wonderful substitute

teachers. We are in need of a more extensive list of daily

subs. If you are interested in subbing at Saint Elizabeth

School, please call Linda Bechtol, School Principal, at

412-881-2958 or email her at [email protected]. ALL

POSITIONS REQUIRE CURRENT PA CLEARANCES:

(Child Abuse, Criminal, FBI Fingerprinting, Act 168)

All are welcome to join us as we pray the

Rosary after the 7:30 AM mass on Mondays,

Wednesdays and Fridays in the Church.

Advent Giving Tree If you picked a gift tag from the

Giving Tree, gifts are due today, December 16. Please

drop them off at the Church Office, or the Social

Concerns Office in Pius X.

Christmas Baby Gift Project The Baby Gift Project

is sponsored by the Respect Life Group. Place a gift near

the Nativity display on Christmas morning. Please tag the

gift stating the contents, size and whether it’s for a boy or

girl. The presents will be distributed to Angel’s Place,

Genesis, PCUC (People Concerned for the Unborn

Child), Hope House of McKeesport and Sisters Place.

A mass request form for 2019 was not published in

the bulletins during the month of October. This

change is due to the Interim Mass Schedule. If you

have a request for a date between January 1 and

March 31, 2019, you may stop at the Parish Office to

schedule a mass Monday through Friday. No mass

intentions will be taken on the weekend. (Phone

requests cannot be taken). Due to the limited

number of masses, only one intention per FAMILY

can be accepted.

Remember in your prayers all those who have died,

especially Catherine Rocco, mother of Karen

Tarwacki. May she enjoy eternal life in heaven.

Spiritual Adoption Program─Happy Birthday!

Your spiritually adopted baby will be born this month—

nine months after being conceived by his/her mother.

The only change at birth is a change in the external life

support system of the baby. The baby is no different

now than before birth except that he/she breathes and

eats differently. The baby is truly a miracle. The baby

began as a 46-chromosome cell and has developed over

the past nine months into this unique human baby we

now can see. Never before in history, nor ever again, will

anyone exist who is exactly like your spiritually adopted

baby. Your prayers saved the baby’s life. Thank you on

behalf of all of the little babies and their mothers for

your loving prayers that helped to bring them to birth

“so that they might have life and have it to the full!”

Martha & Mary Ministry will meet on Tuesday,

December 18 at 7:00 PM in the home of Jean Marshall.

Call Jean at 412-881-2351 for directions to her home.

DID YOU KNOW? Saint Elizabeth Parish provides

Online Giving as an electronic tool for contributions so

you can give via the Internet. Online Giving helps you to

maintain your giving even if you cannot be present at

Mass. This also helps the parish streamline our cash flow,

especially during bad weather or vacation times. Go to our

parish website at www.stelizparish.org to get started today.


Holy Spirit • Parish News

Please use your Christmas Flower

envelope to make memorial

donations that will be used to

purchase the flowers for the

Christmas Season. PLEASE PRINT!

All envelopes must be returned by

Sunday, December 16 in order to be

printed on the flyer.�

Our sincere gratitude to all who made our fall

SUPER BINGOS a success! Our profit for

November 11 was $2,404.39 and December 9 was

$3,756.00. Thanks to all who attended!

A special note of thanks to Butch Fast, our Super

Bingo Chairperson and all of our volunteers.

We will be taking some time off for the holidays!

Our next SUPER BINGO will be held Sunday,

February 10. Mark your calendars. Hope to see

you there!

The “Night at the Races” Committee wishes to thank

the many “behind the scenes” people that we couldn’t do

without. To those who cooked and prepared the

food...those who baked desserts...set-up & tear down

volunteers...those who gave so willingly of their time and

worked at this event...the amazing donation of items for

the gift baskets...those who sold tickets...our

DONORS...we say THANKS! We are extremely

grateful for the generosity of those who patronized the

races. Thanks to all of you, we made a profit of

$5,149.48.

SECOND COLLECTION This weekend,

December 15-16, is for our monthly Maintenance

Collection. Thank you for your continued generosity.

CONGRATULATIONS!

To parishioners William

Strauser and Pasquale Veltri

who made the Honor Roll at

Central Catholic for the first

quarter. We are very proud of

you. Keep up the good work!

CHRISTMAS DECORATING will take place

next Sunday, December 23, after the 11AM Mass.

A lot of help will be needed to bring in trees, string

lights, etc. We hope you will plan to stay for awhile

to lend a hand.

PARISH SHARE UPDATE Our parish goal for

2018 is $66,003. We have received $46,649 so far. We

have a balance due of $19,354. The Second

Collections on Christmas Day for Children & Youth

and on January 20 for St. Anthony School Programs

& DePaul School are credited to the Parish Share.

Please be as generous as you can for the children.

Remember that the balance due on Parish Share will

have to be paid out of our savings account.

FUNDRAISER UPDATES Due to all of the

changes, we are a little behind with our “thanks”;

however, our gratitude is real. So here goes ...

SWEEPSTAKES LOTTERY TICKETS

Tickets play Mondays thru Saturdays (No

Sundays) during the month of December 2018.

You don’t have to watch the evening PA Lottery

drawing—we’ll do that for you. If you’re a winner,

we’ll send you a check within 7-10 business days.

Special Thanks to Renee Randolph and family

who do all the work for this fundraiser!

Volunteers are always appreciated at

Holy Spirit. If you have time and

would like to volunteer for one of our

fundraisers, please call our Parish

Office. We will be glad to find

something for you to do!

MASS INTENTION REQUEST FORMS are

available in the back of the Church and can be

returned via the collection basket, dropped off at the

rectory or mailed. We are accepting requests through

March of 2019 for both weekend and weekday

Masses. No requests will be taken over the phone!

Get Involved!


St. Thomas a’ Becket • Parish News

OPLATKY - ON SALE NOW!

These Christmas Wafers will be on sale Monday thru

Friday from 9 AM until 3:30 PM in the church and

school offices.

The donation for a packet of (3) White and (1) Pink

Christmas wafers is $2.00.

The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle in the Church

will burn this week in loving memory of Henry

Godlewski, from Wife, Claudia.

The Vigil Light in the Chapel will burn this

week in loving memory of Carolyn Weber,

from Brad & Sue Weber.

PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS BREAK—will begin on

Thursday, December 20 and continue through Wednesday,

January 2, 2019. Classes resume on Thursday, January 3rd.

The Preschool Office will be closed as of Thursday,

December 20, and will re-open on Thursday, January 3, 2019.

We wish our parents and friends a

Blessed Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

OUR PARISH’S ANNUAL GIVING TREE, organized by our

Ladies of Charity, has been another HUGE success! In another

wonderful show of generosity, the people of St. Thomas A’

Becket contributed literally hundreds of gifts — which means

that hundreds of poor, sick, elderly, and infants of our community

will experience the joy this Christmas of not only receiving much

needed and wanted items, but also the joy of knowing that

someone cares! THANK YOU to all those who contributed to

our “Giving Tree” and all those who organized it and made

sure all those gifts got where they needed to be!

The “5th Annual St. Thomas A’ Becket Parish COOKIE

WALK” was another wonderful event in our

parish AND a wonderful example of

generous people contributing their time and

talents! We had 77 bakers, each of whom

contributed 10 dozen cookies! Between the

event itself and making assortment boxes

available after the weekend Mass, everything

was sold. The event raised $4,016! MANY

THANKS go out to the volunteers who

organized, decorated, set-up, cleaned-up and

staffed the entire event! Everyone did a

fantastic job! But it obviously couldn’t have

happened without all those generous bakers

who carefully crafted ALL THOSE

COOKIES!! TO ALL WHO DONATED

COOKIES, THANK YOU!! Your skills and generosity

are VERY MUCH appreciated!!!

Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards renovating

the old church into a fun-filled gym/activity center.

LESSONS & CAROLS

Wednesday, December 19 at 7 PM

St. Thomas a’ Becket Church

This service of magnificent songs and

Holy Scripture readings is a spiritual

oasis in the midst of the holiday

hubbub, offering time for reflection,

meditation, and peace. The choir members of our parish

grouping will lead this service. We welcome all!

END OF YEAR GIVING�Our Parish Share goal for 2018 has been

$136,998.00. We always have a good response, but some�mes the

response is “last minute.” We are almost at the end of this year’s

campaign and s�ll haven’t quite met our goal. We s�ll owe

approximately $27,000. There will be a 2nd collec�on at all

Christmas Masses for the “Christmas Chari�es for Children and

Youth” which supports some of the various Diocesan programs

that benefit children. Monies from this 2nd collec�on will also be

credited toward our Parish Share goal. As always, any amount we

collect for Parish Share OVER our goal; that money stays in our

parish funds and that overage amount is not viewed as “regular”

offertory, so it does NOT figure into our assessment for the next

year. THANK YOU for all your generosity and for the support you

give to our parish throughout the year!�

2019 CHILDREN’S CHURCH ENVELOPES�

Church envelopes are now being prepared for children who have

requested them. If you are interested but haven’t requested them

yet please call the Preschool Office at 412�653�4322. The children

are encouraged to use and donate each week any amount they

wish. This endeavor will help the children realize they belong to and

are part of our parish family. �


Faith Formation


Monday, December 17

Wed., December 19 (No class)

Classes resume in January


Monday, December 17

Tues., December 18 (No class)


Holy Spirit

Sunday, December 16

Tues., December 18 (No class Grades 5-9)


Faith Formation Schedule for December

“The Story of The Nativity”

Calling all students Pre-school thru Grade 5. Why not be a

part of our very special telling of the Story of the Nativity

thru sacred song and Word? We will have our one and only

practice this Sunday, December 16 at 1PM and we will

perform our play on Saturday, December 29 at 1PM.

Please email [email protected] if you would like to

participate, or call 412-882-5023.

The Advent Wreath

THE SHEPHERD CANDLE - JOY

�

The Third Week of Advent

Over the last two weeks, we have been lighting the

candles on our wreath. What is increasingly evident in

the Advent candles readily demonstrate the strong

contrast between darkness and light. Scripturally,

Christ is referred to as the “Light of the World”,

contrasted with the darkness of sin. Human history

spanned many years before the Incarnation. Our

prophesied Savior, Emmanuel would come to save, to

fulfill God’s promise to make all things new through

Him.

As His Advent, or “coming” draws nearer, the

third candle is lit, with each candle dispelling the

darkness a little more. Thus, the Advent wreath helps

us to spiritually contemplate the great drama of

salvation history that surrounds the birth of God

Incarnate who comes to redeem the human race.

Gaudete Sunday or the Third Sunday of Advent,

symbolizes Joy reminding us of the Joy the world

experienced at the coming of the birth of Jesus.

“…and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped

him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there

was no room for them in the inn. And there were

SHEPHERDS, in the fields nearby, keeping watch over

their flocks. An angel of the Lord appeared to them and

the glory of the Lord appeared to them and they were

terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid.

I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the

people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been

born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” Suddenly a great

company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising

God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth

peace to men on whom his favor rest, (Luke 2:7)

Certification and Enrichment Courses are being offered

for Catechists, Catholic School Teachers and interested

Adults on January 2 to January 5. Visit: www.diopitt.org/

catechetical-certification-and-professional-development for

information.

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

Looking for ways to celebrate the season of Christmas? Why

not participate in the NATIVITY PLAY being offered by the

children of our parish grouping.

When? Saturday, December 29 at 1PM at Holy Spirit Church.

What? Full participation by cast and audience with a series of

lessons and carols and receive a Home Epiphany celebration

kit. Light refreshments will follow on December 29 at 1 PM

during the weekend of the Holy Family.


In Our Diocese

Rejoice in the Lord Always – The Third Sunday of Advent is a bit different than the

others. While violet has been the color we are used to the past few weeks, this week the

candle and the vestments are a rose color. These changes signify an increased joy in our

hearts on this Sunday which we call Gaudete, which means “rejoice!” Our joy is

increased because we know that our Savior is near, Emmanuel, God is with us. And, yet,

a bit of anxiety may also creep in. We may be asking ourselves, “are we ready?” “What

must we still do?” This is what those in today’s Gospel were asking John the Baptist. His response? Be

generous. Be honest. Don’t cheat others. As Christmas draws ever nearer, there may be lots of things that

distract us from what the Lord truly desires of us this time of year. God wants us to rejoice today, and all days,

in freedom of heart so that we may share our gifts and proclaim the good news of God dwelling among us and

in us. These lessons can also serve us well as we journey On Mission for The Church Alive! and recognize

God at work in the hearts of sisters and brothers in faith. Rejoice! The Lord is near! Let the peace of God

guide your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235

Diocese of Pittsburgh Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313

Divorced and Separated Support Group – Meetings

start on January 7 – The Divorced and Separated support

group sponsored by Saints John & Paul Pparish will begin

their next 13-week cycle of meetings on Monday,

January 7, 2019. This peer led group provides caring

support to anyone who is experiencing the pain of

separation or divorce. Topics covered include anger,

loneliness, annulment, forgiveness, financial survival and

more. Meetings are on Monday evenings from 7-9PM and

will be held at Saints John & Paul Church in Rooms 8 &

9 in the lower Cardinal DiNardo Center. For questions or

more information, contact Ralph Joy at 412-741-5456 or

[email protected]. Saints John & Paul’s address is:

2586 Wexford Bayne Rd., Sewickley, PA. The church is

located approximately ½ mile west of the I-79 Wexford

exit. For directions please contact Ralph Joy or visit the

Saints John & Paul website at http://stsjohnandpaul.org/.

MARRIAGE MOMENTS by Susan Vogt

“Rejoice in the Lord always…The Lord is

near.” (Philippians 4:4-5) Sometimes pressure preparing for

Christmas can blind us to what’s really important. Start

by remembering that Christ lives in your beloved. Pause.

Take time to rejoice in each other today.

PARENTING POINTERS by Susan Vogt

Last Sunday we heard the apostle, John say “Prepare the

way of the Lord.” (Luke 3:4) There are usually many

preparations to make for Christmas. Help your child

focus on preparing and waiting for the celebration.

(Exception: school celebrations that we don’t have

control over.)

FAMILY PERSPECTIVE by Bud Ozar

Today’s Gospel tells us to SHARE! This Christmas, resist

the pressure to give token gifts. Instead, use those funds

to give necessities to the poor. If our impoverished

brothers and sisters are not on our gift list, we’ve missed

the point of Christmas.

There will be a Protecting God’s Children Workshop on

Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 9AM to Noon at St. Paul

Cathedral Parish (108 North Dithridge Street, Oakland).

All adult parishioners (18 and over) who wish to serve in a

Liturgical Role (Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Adult Altar

Servers, Catechists, Volunteers, etc.) must attend a

Protecting God’s Children Workshop. For questions or

more information, call Mary Ann at 412-807-1611.

Candlelight Mass -- Join your friends and

neighbors for the monthly Candlelight Mass at

Saint Stanislaus Church in the Strip District.

The next Mass will be Friday, January 4, 2019

at 8PM. Confessions and music start at 7PM

and fellowship follows the Mass. For more

info, visit facebook.com/beholdpittsburgh.

O God, help us to be in touch with the goodness of the

world and the joyfulness of life. Let us rejoice and be glad

for all the great and small pleasures that come to us from

you through creation. —Richard Rohr, OFM & Joseph Martos


Stewardship • Parish Staff & Contacts

SAINT CLARE OF ASSISI 412-233-7870

Student Resident Priest Rev. Fortunatus Mugisha

Business Manager Kathleen Ulmer

Secretary Marie Perticone

Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023

Director of Music Ministry Sean Thornton

Buildings & Grounds Amy Ference

Homebound Ministry Beverly Mazza

Safe Environment Coordinator Lorraine Carter

SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY 412-882-8744

Office Manager/Bookkeeper Joanne Carmassi


Program Manager Jennifer Michalka 412-882-5023

Director of Music Ministry Christopher McCloskey 412-882-8436

Coordinator of Social Concerns Karen Michaux 412-207-1655

St. Elizabeth School Principal Linda Bechtol 412-881-2958

St. Elizabeth School Secretary Sherry Stumpf 412-881-2958

Director of School Food Services Joliene Battistone 412-881-2938

Parish & School Maintenance Glenn Breier

Parish & School Maintenance Larry Parker

HOLY SPIRIT 412-346-0477

Office Manager Theresa Moser


Director of Music Ministry Jean Werner [email protected]

Housekeeper/Sacristan Barbara Price

Building & Plant Maintenance Bob Mahoney

Parish Maintenance Colleen Hicks

Prayer Chain Beth Fulmer 412-464-4848

SAINT THOMAS a' BECKET 412-655-2885

Office Manager/Bookkeeper Lynette Baldwin

Secretary Sue Weber


Pre-School Sr. Dolores Ann, SCN 412-653-4322

Director of Music Ministry Carol Accetta 412-655-2885

Parish Maintenance Gary Maglicco

Parish Maintenance Mike Kearns

OFFERTORY

COLLECTIONS

Fiscal Year

July 2018 - June 2019

Weekend of

December 8-9

ST. CLARE OF ASSISI

Weekly Offering ................$ 3,195.00

Immac. Conception ............. $ 667.00

ST. ELIZABETH

OF HUNGARY

Weekly Offering .............. $ 15,928.00

Immac. Conception ............$ 3,567.00

All categories include online giving

HOLY SPIRIT

Weekly Offering ............... $ 4,905.00

Immac. Conception ..............$ 431.00

ST. THOMAS

a' BECKET

Weekly Offering .................$ 8,983.05

Online Giving ....................$ 2,321.00

Immac. Conception ..........$ 1,866.55

Online Giving (I.C.) .............. $ 330.00

Thank you one and all

for your continued generosity

and support of

our parish communities.

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