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THE CATHOLIC PARISHES
OF OAKMONT, PLUM & VERONA
www.opvcatholic.org
The only official website for our parishes.
School sites can also be accessed from this website.
CLERGY
Group Email: [email protected]
Rev. Kevin G. Poecking
Priest Administrator
Rev. George Dalton
Senior Parochial Vicar
Rev. David DeWitt
Senior Parochial Vicar
Rev. Frederick Gruber
Parish Chaplain
Deacon Joseph Vannucci
Deacon Timothy Noca
Weekend Mass Times
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM St. Irenaeus
4:00 PM St. John the Baptist
5:30 PM St. Joseph
6:00 PM Our Lady of Joy
Sunday: 8:00 AM Our Lady of Joy
8:30 AM St Joseph
9:00 AM St. John the Baptist
10:00 AM Our Lady of Joy
11:00 AM St. Januarius
11:00 AM St. Irenaeus
11:30 AM St. John the Baptist
6:00 PM St. John the Baptist
Confessions: Monday 6:00-6:20 PM
St . Januarius
Wednesday 6:00-6:20 PM
St. Irenaeus
Saturday 9:30-10:00 AM
St. John the Baptist
- Or By Appointment -
St. Irenaeus, Oakmont
St. Januarius, St. John the Baptist, Plum
St. Joseph, Verona, Our Lady of Joy, Plum
OCTOBER 13, 2019�
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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
In the Gospel this weekend, we are told that as Jesus
continued his mission of going to Jerusalem, “he traveled through
Samaria and Galilee.” Samaria was not on the way, and was
considered a foreign land. In the first reading, a foreigner from
Samaria experiences miraculous healing in the Jordan river. A
new setting can give us a different perspective on things. So, this
past week, I did something different. I eliminated some of my
regular full schedule and limited myself to just weekday Masses
and a few meetings and events. I took some extra time off, packed
a suitcase, and moved to Our Lady of Joy Church for the week. As
you know, Father Jinto George lives there in a separate apart-
ment, but there is still another space for a priest there, so I moved
in for the week and got a different perspective on the church there
and our grouping in general. Father Jinto was in classes much of
the week, so I got some extra time for quiet and prayer too,
enjoying the beautiful porch and backyard in the evening. There
isn’t really space for me to do the same at St. Irenaeus or St.
Januarius rectories, but I hope to live at St. Joseph sometime after
Christmas to get a different perspective from there. I continue to
encourage everyone in our grouping to visit another church in our
grouping for Masses and other events and get a different
perspective too.
This week, on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, we celebrate our first
anniversary of the On Mission process by which we were all put
together by our Bishop, with the task of becoming one community.
What a year it has been! We’ve had our challenges. Lately, I see
more reason to have hope with some of the ways our communities
have come together. Not everything we do will be a huge success
because were a new community functioning in new ways. Babies
tend to fall down a lot when they’re learning to walk. We may fall
down sometimes, but we know that we are to walk by faith, not by
sight, and we walk with Jesus who journeyed into foreign places
too. Each of our parish pastoral councils was tasked with creating
some events that would help to build relationships and establish
greater unity among us. We’ve seen this in the first OPV festival at
St. John the Baptist, the St. Januarius Pork Roast Dinner, and we
look to a Veterans’ Tribute at St. Joseph Church in November. St.
Irenaeus is planning a breakfast speaker series; Our Lady of Joy
is rethinking a festive dinner. All five councils are looking for other
opportunities too.
This coming week, I am sending a letter to every registered
parishioner in each of our five parishes, along with a free
inspirational book. The book contains testimonials of the title,
“Why I Love Being Catholic.” Please read at least some of it and
allow it to inspire you in your Catholic faith. I am also asking every
parish to have a Town Hall style meeting with their parish
leadership who will review what we have done so far and what we
plan to do as we move forward, hopefully becoming one new
parish in July, 2020. We would also like to hear from parishioners
about questions or concerns that still exist. We will try to answer
them at them at the meeting, or follow up in a formal response.
While we might still resist change, have difficulty, or find the
process of combining all of our parishes into one new parish
nearly impossible, we also know that nothing is impossible with
God. We will continue praying that with the different situations we
find ourselves in, we can also look for fresh, new perspectives on
our lives in relationship to one another and with our saving God.
In Christ’s love,
Father Kevin
Father of Mercy, during this time of transition, help us to
grow in unity with St. Irenaeus, St. Januarius, St. John the
Baptist, St. Joseph, and Our Lady of Joy. Grant us the
wisdom and willingness to understand how our parishes will
become stronger and more vibrant in fulfilling the mission of
the church. Assist us in opening our arms to welcome others
as we continue to journey On Mission for the Church Alive!
Help us, O Lord, to trust in the future you have planned for
us. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Parishioners from each parish are invited to their own
parish meeting on these dates in the church for that parish:
St. Irenaeus Parish
Monday, November 11, 2019 at 7 p.m.
St. Januarius Parish
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 7 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Parish
Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 7 p.m.
St. Joseph Parish
Monday, November 4, 2019 at 7 p.m.
Our Lady of Joy Parish
Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 11 a.m. (after 10 a.m. Mass)
Rev. Kevin Poecking
Priest Administrator
OPV Parishes
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READING I 2 KGS 5:14-17
Naaman went down and plunged into the Jordan seven times
at the word of Elisha, the man of God. His flesh became again like
the flesh of a little child, and he was clean of his leprosy.
Naaman returned with his whole retinue to the man of God. On
his arrival he stood before Elisha and said, "Now I know that there
is no God in all the earth, except in Israel. Please accept a gift
from your servant."
Elisha replied, "As the LORD lives whom I serve, I will not take it;"
and despite Naaman's urging, he still refused. Naaman said: "If
you will not accept, please let me, your servant, have two
mule-loads of earth, for I will no longer offer holocaust or sacrifice
to any other god except to the LORD."
RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 98:1, 2-3, 3-4
R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds;
his right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm.
R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
The LORD has made his salvation known: in the sight of the
nations he has revealed his justice. He has remembered his
kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel.
R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands: break into song; sing
praise.
R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
READING 2 2 TM 2:8-13
Beloved: Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a
descendant of David: such is my gospel, for which I am suffering,
even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is
not chained. Therefore, I bear with everything for the sake of
those who are chosen, so that they too may obtain the salvation
that is in Christ Jesus, together with eternal glory. This saying is
trustworthy: If we have died with him we shall also live with him; if
we persevere we shall also reign with him. But if we deny him he
will deny us. If we are unfaithful he remains faithful, for he cannot
deny himself.
R. Alleluia, alleluia 1 PT 1:25
In all circumstances, give thanks, for this is the will of God for you
in Christ Jesus.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
GOSPEL LK 17:11-19
As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled through
Samaria and Galilee. As he was entering a village, ten lepers met
him. They stood at a distance from him and raised their voices,
saying, Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!" And when he saw them,
he said, "Go show yourselves to the priests." As they were going
they were cleansed. And one of them, realizing he had been
healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the
feet of Jesus and thanked him. He was a Samaritan. Jesus said in
reply, "Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other
nine? Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to
God?" Then he said to him, "Stand up and go; your faith has
saved you."
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MARÍA, ICONO PERFECTO DE LA FE (Segunda parte)…
«Al llegar la plenitud de los tiempos, envió Dios a su Hijo, nacido de
mujer, nacido bajo la Ley». En la actitud de fe de la Santísima Virgen
se ha concentrado toda la esperanza del Antiguo Testamento en la
llegada del Salvador: «en María (…) se cumple la larga historia de fe
del Antiguo Testamento, que incluye la historia de tantas mujeres
fieles, comenzando por Sara, mujeres que, junto a los patriarcas,
fueron testigos del cumplimiento de las promesas de Dios y del
surgimiento de la vida nueva». Al igual que Abraham —«nuestro
padre en la fe»—, que dejó su tierra confiado en la promesa de Dios,
María se abandona con total confianza en la palabra que le anuncia el
Ángel, convirtiéndose así en modelo y madre de los creyentes. La
Virgen, «icono perfecto de la fe», creyó que nada es imposible para
Dios, e hizo posible que el Verbo habitase entre los hombres.
Nuestra Madre es modelo de fe. «Por la fe, María acogió la palabra
del Ángel y creyó en el anuncio de que sería la Madre de Dios en la
obediencia de su entrega (cfr. Lc 1, 38). En la visita a Isabel entonó su
canto de alabanza al Omnipotente por las maravillas que hace en
quienes se encomiendan a Él (cfr. Lc 1, 46-55). Con gozo y temblor
dio a luz a su único hijo, manteniendo intacta su virginidad (cfr. Lc 2, 6
-7). Confiada en su esposo José, llevó a Jesús a Egipto para salvarlo
de la persecución de Herodes (cfr. Mt 2, 13-15). Con la misma fe
siguió al Señor en su predicación y permaneció con él hasta el
Calvario (cfr. Jn 19, 25-27). Con fe, María saboreó los frutos de la
resurrección de Jesús y, guardando todos los recuerdos en su
corazón (cfr. Lc 2, 19.51), los transmitió a los Doce, reunidos con ella
en el Cenáculo para recibir el Espíritu Santo (cfr. Hch 1, 14; 2, 1-4)».
La Virgen Santísima vivió la fe en una existencia plenamente humana,
la de una mujer corriente. «Durante su vida terrena no le fueron
ahorrados a María ni la experiencia del dolor, ni el cansancio del
trabajo, ni el claroscuro de la fe. A aquella mujer del pueblo, que un
día prorrumpió en alabanzas a Jesús exclamando: "bienaventurado el
vientre que te llevó y los pechos que te alimentaron", el Señor
responde: "bienaventurados más bien los que escuchan la palabra de
Dios y la ponen en práctica" (Lc 11, 27-28). Era el elogio de su Madre,
de su fiat (Lc 1, 38), del hágase sincero, entregado, cumplido hasta
las últimas consecuencias, que no se manifestó en acciones
aparatosas, sino en el sacrificio escondido y silencioso de cada
jornada».
La Santísima Virgen «vive totalmente de la y en relación con el Señor;
está en actitud de escucha, atenta a captar los signos de Dios en el
camino de su pueblo; está inserta en una historia de fe y de
esperanza en las promesas de Dios, que constituye el tejido de su
existencia».
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DATE TIME INTENTION/REQUESTER
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PRIEST
SATURDAY–Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10/12
(VIGIL)
4:00 p.m.
Spiritual & Temporal Welfare of Phyllis Agnole
(James Agnole, Jr.)
SJB DEWITT
4:00 p.m.
Paul Hasselberg (Frank Hartwig)
STI GRUBER
5:30 p.m.
Mary Maisto (Al & Mary Jean Maisto)
SJV GEORGE, J.
(NOTE: MASS TIME CHANGE THIS WEEK ONLY) 4:00 p.m.
Doug Wayner, Jr. (Jane)
OLOJ POECKING
SUNDAY-Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10/13 8:00 a.m.
Terry Hofbauer (Wife, Loretta)
OLOJ BENEDICTINE
8:30 a.m.
Leo Leppold (Family)
SJV GRUBER
9:00 a.m.
Colleen F. Cieszynski (Jim, Sherri & Jaime)
SJB POECKING
10:00 a.m.
Liz Bachtel (Larry Thomas)
OLOJ BENEDICTINE
11:00 a.m.
Spiritual & Temporal Welfare Of Joe &
Torianne Merante (Merante Family)
SJAN POECKING
11:00 a.m.
Susan Farrell (Catherine & EJ Ferris)
STI DEWITT
11:30 a.m.
Joe Caterino (Tim & Lisa Noca)
Margaret Colucci (Don & Ginny Behm)
SJB GEORGE, J.
6:00 p.m.
Living & Deceased Members of the Parishes
SJB DEWITT
MONDAY - Weekday 10/14 9:00 a.m.
Nora Tunney (Daughter, Pat)
STI POECKING
6:30 p.m.
Philomena Palmieri (Steve Volpe)
SJAN DEWITT
TUESDAY - Weekday 10/15 7:30 a.m.
Mary & Joseph Litvak (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Litvak)
SJV DEWITT
9:00 a.m.
Shirley & Gordon Kidd (Kidd Family)
OLOJ POECKING
WEDNESDAY School Mass 10/16 9:00 a.m.
Rosenda & Loerto Guerrero (Bequest of M.C.)
Mary Ellen Bodnar (Rege Hoolahan)
SJB POECKING
FRIDAY– Weekday 10/18 7:30 a.m.
Joseph Bacco (Family)
SJB POECKING
9:00 a.m.
Lynn Celia (Elma Cravotta)
OLOJ GEORGE, J.
NOON
Helen Wright Carosella (Lisa & Tim Noca)
STI DEWITT
SATURDAY 10/19 9:00 a.m.
Braito Family (James Agnole, Jr.)
SJB DALTON
SATURDAY–Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (VIGIL) 10/19 4:00 p.m.
Mary McGee (Barbara Stefin)
Carmello Cirincione (Jerry & Raydell Hatok)
SJB POECKING
4:00 p.m.
Sophia M. Sienicki (Rev. David Dewitt)
STI DEWITT
5:30 p.m.
Dom Mastrogiacomo (JoAnn Egan)
SJV GRUBER
6:00 p.m.
Connie Vaskov (Lisa & Tim Noca)
OLOJ DALTON
SUNDAY-Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10/20 8:00 a.m.
Philomena Palmieri (Velma Liverati)
OLOJ POECKING
8:30 a.m.
Coleman Leppold (Family)
SJV DEWITT
9:00 a.m.
Maureen McGinnis (Gino, Amerina & Gino Sciulli)
Richard Kastelic (Robert & Mary Polinsky)
SJB BENEDICTINE
10:00 a.m.
Deceased Members of the Bentz & Ritzel Families
(Stephen & Laurette Bentz)
OLOJ DALTON
11:00 a.m.
Ed & Dolores Burns (Bequest)
SJAN DEWITT
11:00 a.m.
Harry & Joseph (Sonny) Wetmore (Ken & Laverne Hunt)
STI POECKING
11:30 a.m.
Robert J. Pattison (Family)
SJB BENEDICTINE
6:00 p.m.
Living & Deceased Members of the Parishes
SJB DALTON
School Mass 9:00 a.m.
Della Cummings (Family)
SJV POECKING
THURSDAY - Weekday 10/17 7:30 a.m.
Larry & Jean Keenan (Larry & Carol Keenan)
OLOJ GEORGE, J.
6:30 p.m.
Maureen Daley Favo (Frederick R. Favo Family)
STI DEWITT
OPV MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
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OPENING OF 2020 MASS INTENTION BOOK
Mass requests will be taken on Monday, October 14, 2019, from 8:15 AM to 10 AM at St. Irenaeus Office for the
St. Joseph and St. Irenaeus Church Masses and from 6 PM to 8 PM at St. Januarius Office for all Church Masses
in our grouping. Memorial Sanctuary candles can also be reserved at these times. Memorial Sanctuary Candles
are now offered at all of the OPV parishes for your special intention. We will no longer be offering flowers at the
altar as a scheduled item.
Mass Stipends remain $10 and the cost for the Memorial Sanctuary Candle is also $10.
Please see Sanctuary Candle Form below and Mass Intention Form on the following page.
SANCTUARY /ADVENT CANDLE REQUEST FORM
STIPENDS
Candle Stipends are $10 and are to be paid when requesting candles.
GUIDELINES FOR SCHEDULING CANDLES ON SPECIFIC DATES
One Advent Candle per intention per year may be requested.
Only two (2) First Names with the same Last Name per request (John and Mary Smith)
Only two (2) Last Names per request (Scott and Smith Families)
Sanctuary Candles are scheduled for a full week at each church.
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YOUR NAME: _____________________________________________________ PHONE: __________________________
EMAIL: ______________________________________
REQUEST FOR: (Please choose parish)
____St. Irenaeus ____St. Januarius _____St. John the Baptist ____St. Joseph ____Our Lady of Joy
1st SANCTUARY CANDLE REQUESTED FOR: ____________________________________________________________
Requested by: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________
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2nd SANCTUARY CANDLE REQUESTED FOR: ____________________________________________________________
Requested by: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________
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3rd SANCTUARY CANDLE REQUESTED FOR: ____________________________________________________________
Requested by: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________
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*Note: Only four (4) advent candles are available per church and will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.
ADVENT CANDLE REQUESTED FOR: __________________________________________________________________
Requested by: __________________________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________
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2020 Guidelines for Scheduling Mass Intentions
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
25
th
, 50
th
, and 60
th
and above Wedding Anniversaries can be scheduled at any time.
STIPENDS
Mass stipends are $10 and are to be made when requesting Masses.
GUIDELINES FOR SCHEDULING MASSES ON SPECIFIC DATES
One Weekend mass per intention per year may be requested.
Only two (2) First names with the same Last Name per mass request (John and Mary Smith)
Only two (2) Last names per request (Scott and Smith Families)
Only two (2) weekday masses will be scheduled for the same intention.
(Additional weekday Mass requests will be used as the schedule permits throughout the year)
MASS REQUESTS FOR THE LIVING will always be designated S &TW (“Spiritual & Temporal Welfare”)
CANCELLATIONS Changes to mass times are possible with the On Mission process. Every effort will be made to
accommodate requests. Should a Mass be cancelled for any particular reason, the person who scheduled the intention will
be contacted.
NOTE: One weekend Mass intention will be reserved for the Living and Deceased Members of the Parishes.
YOUR NAME: __________________________________________ PHONE: _________________________
EMAIL: ______________________________________
REQUEST FOR: (Indicate location preference)
____St. Irenaeus ____St. Januarius _____St. John the Baptist ____St. Joseph ____Our Lady of Joy
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WEEKDAY Mass Intention: ______________________________________________________________
Requested by: _________________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________ Mass Time: ___________________________
Alternate Date: __________________________________________ Mass Time: ___________________________
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2
nd
WEEKDAY Mass Intention: ______________________________________________________________
Requested by: _________________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________ Mass Time: ______________________
Alternate Date: __________________________________________ Mass Time: ___________________________
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St. Januarius: Offertory: $867.00 PSP: $118.00 (9/30)
Offertory: $918.00 PSP: $33.00 (10/6)
St. Irenaeus: Offertory: 4,662.00 PSP: $195.00 (9/29)
St. John the Baptist: Offertory: $11,504.00 PSP: $2,542.00
St. Joseph: Offertory: $4,312.00 PSP: $361.00
Our Lady of Joy: Offertory: $8,045.00 PSP: $1,331.00
TOTALS : Offertory: $30,308.00 PSP: $4,580.00 (9/29)
OPV CATHOLIC FINANCIAL REPORT
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Are you ready for Vacation Bible School?
OPV Catholic Faith Formation will be
hosting a weekend program from
November 2 and November 3 for the
whole family! We will be celebrating
at St. Januarius Parish! Our day
runs on Saturday from 4PM-8PM
(includes dinner) followed by
fellowship around a camp fire! Then
we will wrap up the weekend on
Sunday with programming in the morning and concluding with 11AM
Mass.
We will have some family activities as well as some adult and kid
only activities to keep everyone entertained as we learn all about
Peru!
Please contact the Faith Formation Office to register,
[email protected], or visit www.opvcatholic.org to register
online. There is no fee; however, we will be accepting donations to
cover the cost of meals.
NEXT WEEK’S SECOND
COLLECTION…...
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
We are Baptized and Sent!
Next week is World Mission
Sunday, in a special Extraordinary
Missionary Month. We are called through our baptism to be
part of the Church’s missionary efforts, through prayer, self-
sacrifice and support of missionary vocations through material
aid.
Remembering that we are baptized and sent as a Universal
Church of Christ on mission in the world, we can…
PRAY for the Church’s worldwide missionary work
OFFER financial HELP and CHARITY through The Society for
the Propagation of the Faith for vulnerable communities
throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands.
OPV CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT—CANCELLED
The OPV Cornhole Tournament set for October 12th was
unfortunately cancelled due to lack of registrations being sent
in on time. Those who had already registered will have their
monies returned.
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MINISTRY AT OPV CATHOLIC
FUNERAL PRAYER VIGIL MINISTRY
The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the teachings of Jesus and give
us a model for how we should treat all others, as if they were Christ in
disguise. They respond to the basic needs of humanity as we journey
together. One of the 7 works of Mercy is the directive to BURY THE
DEAD. The OPV parishes have taken this mandate to heart for many years
in the various manifestations of care for the deceased and their family and
friends. Funerals give us the opportunity to grieve and show others support
during difficult times. Through our prayers and actions during these times
we show our respect for life, which is always a gift from God, and comfort to
those who mourn. Two information times will be offered to explain the
Ministry of Funeral Prayer Vigil, an outreach of love, compassion and
evangelization. Anyone interested in praying at a funeral home during the
time of loss of a fellow parishioner’s loved one is welcomed. Come and
learn how God can use you to bring His love to others during this sad time.
Information will be shared on Wednesday, October 30 at 1:00 pm in the St.
Elizabeth Room at St. John the Baptist. A second information time is
scheduled for Monday, November 4 at 1:00 pm at St. Joseph Rectory in
Verona. For more information call Peg at 412 795-1281.
40 Days for Life Fall Campaign
September 25 through November 3rd
You are invited to participate in 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and
fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully
pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned
Parenthood, 933 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh.
OPV Catholic has pledged to participate on the following dates:
- Friday, October 18
th
3 pm - 5 pm
- Saturday, October 26
th
7 am - 11 am
Please contact Fran Morrow at 412-965-9874 or [email protected] to
sign-up for any or all of the shifts listed. Carpooling is available. If you
are unable to attend at those times, you are invited to attend when you
can. The vigil runs from 7 am until 7 pm, 7 days a week. Fran will be
happy to assist you with registration.
For more information, go to http://40daysforlifepittsburgh.com.
Grief Support
The Bereavement Ministry of the OPV Parishes
would like to invite you to join our seven (7) week
grief support series “Healing After Loss”.
This series begins on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 and is offered at
two different times/locations; from 11: 00 - 12:30 PM at
St. Irenaeus Education Center or 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Our Lady of
Joy Church in Classroom 1 (downstairs in the Father Marchukonis
Hall).
This support group is for those who have lost a loved one and are
seeking the company of others in their time of need. It will meet
every Tuesday through December 3, 2019. All are welcome. If you
or someone you know might be interested, please call or text Patti
at (412) 215-2996 for more information. Pre-registration is
recommended.
Aging in Place
October 23, 2019 — OLOJ — Wednesday 1:00 PM
“What is you plan for aging in place?” �
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Join us for a panel discussion with six experts who will share
information on the many services coordinated by the National Aging in
Place Council, Greater Pittsburgh Chapter. They are dedicated to providing
information, education, services and advocacy focused on helping aging
adults remain as independent as they choose.
The members of the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter include profit and non-
profit businesses, organizations and agencies that all choose to be part of a
group committed to supporting seniors in our community.
This event will be held at Our Lady of Joy in the Fr. Marchukonis Hall.
Light refreshments will be served.
Volunteers Needed � �
SOS (Serving Our Seniors) Ministry�
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Jesus calls us to care for the elderly and give them our greatest �
respect. The OPV Catholic SOS (Serving Our Seniors) Home and
Transportation and Services Ministry is a volunteer�based service
that provides non�medical services that assist and aid OPV Catholic
senior parishioners that are 55 years of age and older. Our mission is
to help our seniors, so that they can remain living in their homes and
communities while remaining independent and healthy. Assistance
may include transportation to medical appointments, caregiver relief,
friendly visits, minor home repairs, help around the house, minor
yard work, errands and shopping, etc. The SOS Ministry is in need
of volunteers to assist us in providing these services. If you can
spare about 1 to 2 hours of time for a typical volunteer effort, you
can help us to provide these services to our seniors and provide
them with comfort and help when their family members cannot be
there. If you would like to be an SOS Volunteer, simply call the SOS
Home and Transportation Services at the Rectory �
(412�793�4511) or Barb at 724�327�3996.
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Text ‘OPVJYM’ to 84576
for Junior Youth Ministry
Text ‘OPVSYM’ to 84576
for Senior Youth Ministry
Questions?
Contact Kristin Consuegra,
Coordinator of Youth Ministry at
JUNIOR & SENIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY
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ST. JANUARIUS PARISH NEWS
1450 Renton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
412-793-4439
MUSIC MINISTRY
St. Januarius Music Ministry is looking for adults interested in joining
the Choir or being a Cantor for the 11am Mass. No musical
experience is necessary. Come and join us with a song in your heart to
share with everyone. Contact Tim Ignatz by email
[email protected] , phone 412-973-4543 or stop after Mass in the
choir loft. Hope to see new members…Peace.
SANCTUARY CANDLE
If you would like to have the sanctuary candle
burned in memory of a loved one, please
contact Karen Deemer at 412-793-4511
or by email at [email protected].
Candles are $10.00 per week and your dedication will
be included in this bulletin.
ST. IRENAEUS PARISH NEWS
387 Maryland Avenue
Oakmont, PA 15139
412-828-3065
BULLETIN ADDITIONS
Any information you would like to have
included in the Bulletin should be sent to:
Karen Deemer at [email protected].
Please submit information as soon as possible to
make sure your information is timely.
Overeaters Anonymous
Contact Dee for more information at 724-339-3617.
All meetings are held every Tuesday at 7:00 pm
in the Church Hall
All are welcome to attend the meeting!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
St. Januarius is in need of volunteers for Ushers, Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, and
Altar Servers at the Sunday Mass.
Please contact Stephen Bullick at
[email protected] or sign up on the
Ministry Pro Website if you are registered.
Office Hours
Reminder: St. Irenaeus Office is open Mondays and
Fridays from 8 AM to Noon. Mass Intentions are
available by calling or stopping in the office during
those hours. This can also be done at St. Joseph
Parish office Mondays from 1 PM - 4 PM and
Tuesday through Thursday 8 AM - 4 PM.
MASS INTENTIONS
Mass Intentions are available by calling Joyce Doyle at
St. Joseph Parish office (412-795-5114)
Mondays from 1 PM - 4 PM and
Tuesday through Thursday 8 AM - 4 PM or
by stopping in the rectory at
St. Joe’s during those hours.
You can also email her at:
STI Men’s Retreat Group
The STI Men’s Retreat will be held
Friday, November 8th through Sunday,
November 10th. It is open to all men
at all of the OPV parishes.
The retreat will be held at St. Paul’s
Retreat Center on the South Side
starting at 5:00 p.m.
For more information, contact
Tom Dinnin, Sr. at (412) 951-1614 or
Paul Sutton at (412) 216-0876.
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Food Collection Donations
Non-perishable food collection donations for the
RCAC Sr. Center food bank are being accepted at
the bins at the entrances of church.
Thank you
for your
donations.
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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH NEWS
444 Saint John Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
412-793-4511
Sanctuary Candle for Oct. 13 - Oct. 19
The Sanctuary Candle burns this week
for Joe Caterino
By The Gorby Family and
George & Marge Scribe’s
67th Wedding Anniversary
AMAZONSMILE
AmazonSmile is now available in the Amazon Shopping App to all
AmazonSmile customers using supported Android devices. You can use the
below copy and instructions to share the news with your supporters! If you
are an AmazonSmile customer, you can now support St. John the Baptist
Catholic Church in the Amazon shopping app on your Android device! Simply
follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating
donations.
1. If you have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping App, open the
App on your Android device.
2. View Settings and select AmazonSmile.
3. Follow the in-App instructions to complete the process.
Please update your app if you don’t have the latest version.
AmazonSmile is not currently available for iOS users.
NEW ITEMS IN OUR AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE KIOSK
The kiosk is currently located in the Church. The stock
will be replenished when the need arises. Kindly donate
$5 each for the books, or make checks payable to SJB
parish.
FEATURE OF THE WEEK:
Is Jesus Really Present in the Eucharist?
This booklet highlights the key scriptural
texts on the Eucharist and how the
teaching on the real presence developed
in the Church over time, bringing the
reader to a clearer understanding of the
unique presence of Jesus.
ST. JOSEPH PARISH NEWS
825 Second Avenue
Verona, PA 15147
412-795-5114
Catholic Men’s
Fellowship
St. Joseph Catholic Men's
Fellowship meeting will be
held on Wednesday,
October 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
in Room E.
All men of the parish
are invited.
For more information
contact :
Tim McKee (412) 828-3113
or Rege Burgman
(412) 828-7879.
Liturgical Ministers
(October 19-20, 2019)
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Altar Servers:
5:30 PM A. Johnson/K. Kohut
8:30 AM D. Niznik/K. O’Connor
Cantors:
5:30 PM P. Bernsdorff
8:30 AM D. Sadowski
Lectors:
5:30 PM B. DeSantis/T. Doyle
8:30 AM L. Dedousis/K. Schimmel
Extraordinary Ministers:
5:30 PM M.L. Botta, J. & D. Doyle, B. Steinmeyer,
B. & R. Franciscus, G. Lorrence
8:30 AM E. Johnson, M. & J. Kegges, P. Konieczka,
S. Krachala, F. Opice, Deac. J. Vanucci
Other Volunteers
Money Counters: K. Bruno, M. Chirdon, S. Bell
Giant Eagle Sellers: 5:30 PM Olesinski/Skoda
� 8:30 AM Konieczka/Vrscak�
ST. JOSEPH LADIES OF CHARITY
Congratulations to the St. Joseph Ladies of
Charity who celebrate their 40th anniversary with
mass and brunch on Oct. 6th. Thirty
members were joined by Father Kevin and
former pastor Father Philip Przybyla.
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2000 O’Block Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
412-795-3388
Mass Time Change
Saturday, October 12th
Mass will be celebrated at 4:00 pm
(rather than the usual 6:00 pm Mass).
The Cornhole Tournament was
unfortunately cancelled due to lack of
registration.
Sanctuary Candle for Oct. 13 - Oct. 19
The Sanctuary Candle burns this week
for Diane Foley
By Jim Briski
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BULLETIN ADDITIONS
Any information you would like to have
included in the Bulletin should be sent to
Karen Deemer at [email protected].
Please submit information as soon as possible
to ensure your information is timely.
Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19
Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [2a]/Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [2a]/Lk 11:37-41
Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9 [13b]/Lk 11:42-46
Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab [7]/Lk 11:47-54
Friday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 [12]/Lk 10:1-9
Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Ps 105:6-7, 8-9, 42-43 [8a]/Lk 12:8-12
Next Sunday: Ex 17:8-13/Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [cf. 2]/2 Tm 3:14—4:2/Lk 18:1-8
Recent Funerals and Deaths
Yolanda Saldamarco—STI
Genevieve King—OLOJ
Esther Theiss—OLOJ
Martha Keefe—SJV
Lord, grant eternal
rest to the souls
of the dearly departed.
SCRIPTURES FOR OCTOBER 13 - OCTOBER 20, 2019
SCRIPTURES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS�
Welcome Our Newly
Baptized!
John Michael Shumski
Anna Margaret Hauger
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FUNERAL CROSS
As we continue the journey to becoming
one parish often some of our individual
traditions change as new ones are
evolving. For many years at 0LOJ there
was the tradition of receiving a cross
during the funeral liturgy.
As of October 5, 2019 this tradition will
be discontinued as we begin creating
new ways to celebrate the lives of those
who died.
OUR LADY OF JOY PARISH NEWS
MASS INTENTION ADJUSTMENTS
Please note that with the new Mass
schedule, the previously scheduled
Sunday noon Mass intentions will now
be celebrated at the 8:00 AM Masses.
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THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OF
OAKMONT, PLUM, & VERONA
~Preschool � 8th Grade~�
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Middle States Accreditation ~ Highly Qualified Teachers�
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St. Irenaeus Preschool (Oakmont) ~ Preschool 412-794-4005
St. John the Baptist School (Plum) ~ Preschool-8th 412-793-0555
St. Joseph School (Verona)~ Preschool-8th 412-828-7213
St. Joe’s Preschool students are
all dressed-up on picture day.
A special tea party with the
“Letter People”
~St. Joe’s School Mass~
Thank you to St. John’s PTG
for hosting the annual
Bonfire for all OPV schools.
Music, food, bonfire, and fun
for all!
St. Joe’s 7th graders in
Mr. Hazur’s class are
designing their Kachina
Dolls in Social Studies
Class.
~Pet Blessings at St. Irenaeus, St.
John’s, and St. Joe’s~
It was “All About Pump-
kins” day at St. John’s
preschool in the Green
Room. “Icky,
smushee, gooey
fun!!”
St. John’s 8th graders in Mrs.
Poznik’s class created a time-
line of the Lewis & Clark
Expedition on their
chromebooks.
On the Feast of St. Francis
of Assisi, the Patron Saint of
animals, guinea pigs visited St.
Joe’s First and Second graders.
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IN OUR GROUPING AND AROUND THE DIOCESE...
MEET THE STAFF
Brit Meli�
Communications and �
Technology Manager, �
OPV Catholic�
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Hailing from Rochester, NY – Brit came to
OPV Catholic last November as our new
Communications and Technology
Manager. With a BA in Communication Studies from Canisius College
(Buffalo) and two MA’s from The University at Buffalo in Media Studies
(Film) and English, Brit comes to OPV with more than 10 years of tech,
media, film, and graphic design experience under her belt.
Born and raised Catholic, Brit chose to continue her Catholic
education past high school and went to Canisius College, a Jesuit
Catholic University. There, she worked in Campus Ministry as a
Communications and Marketing intern for most of her college
experience, while working on a BA in Communication Studies as well
as minors in Sociology and Peace and Justice Studies. She enjoyed
taking part in service opportunities such as Alternative Spring Break to
E. Wheeling, WV, working with refugees seeking asylum in the East
side of Buffalo at Vive la Casa, and spending her winter breaks from
school in The Bronx working with Catholic Charities in an after-school
program. In between her BA and MA’s, Brit did a year of service in
Southwest Detroit with the Sisters of Mercy Volunteer Corps. She
worked as Assistant Campus Minister at Detroit Cristo Rey High
School as well as Communication Coordinator for a small community
theatre named Matrix Theatre Company. Brit has always felt called to
serve and feels blessed in this newest chapter of her life, working with
the OPV Catholic community.
In her spare time, Brit loves to play and walk with her service dog
Tesla, spend quality time with friends and family, show off pictures of
her adorable nephew Joshua, make short films with her friends, kayak,
motorcycle, and spend as much time outside as possible. She looks
forward to all of the adventure that lies ahead for her while she gets to
know Pittsburgh and our community in faith.
“Life is either a great adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller
Magnificat Pittsburgh Prayer Breakfast
WHEN: Saturday, October 26th from 9 AM until Noon
WHERE: Double Tree Hilton, Cranberry Township
Ladies, come to the Magnificat Pittsburgh prayer breakfast on
Oct. 26 from 9 am to Noon at the Double Tree by Hilton,
Cranberry Twp. Don’t miss speaker Barbara Heil who will tell
you an amazing conversion story in a very engaging way.
Barbara is a strong Catholic and came to Catholicism through a
theological search for the truth. Cost of the breakfast is $23.
To register, call Donna, 412-364-0969 or Pam, 412-461-8906 or
go to www.magnificatpittsburgh.org.
Registration deadline is October 18.
FORMED.ORG SUBSCRIPTION CANCELLED
Unfortunately, our subscription to Formed.org has been cancelled
due to lack of participation and “upgrades” that did not continue to
provide the services we were using at our parishes.
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OPV CATHOLIC SPIRITUALITY CORNER
Praying for Our Sick
Please pray for all those in our parish
grouping who are in need, especially the sick
at home, those in nursing homes and
hospitals, the unemployed, those who have
lost a loved one and those who feel isolated or
abandoned.
In particular, we ask you to pray for:
David Baker, Randy Barker, Jackson Beck,
Paul Bell, George Benson, Betty Bosnich,
Cecilia Condon, Dorothy Concilio, Phyllis
Cosnotti, Patricia Coto, Jim Cunningham, Paul
Dannhardt, Guy DeCarlo, Phil Derry, Audrey
D’Incau, Mary Denholm, Irene DePellegrin,
John DeRiggi, Alexander DeRiso, Sonny
DeRiso, John Dominic, Natalie Evans, Alice
Falkowski, Michael Fanzo, Gino & Blanche
Fedel,
Lois & Don Funk,
Dave Gartner,
Mary Lou Gartner,
George Gerneth,
Paula Gent,
Fritz Gimbel,
Barb Goettler,
Bill Gould, Marian
Grasinger, Judy
Gratz, Bill Griffith III, Virginia Grilli, Pat &
Jean Guerrierro, Matt Gunsallus, Joe H.,
Julie H., Carol Harrity, Alice Havics, Mary K.
Heinz, MaryLou Heiser, Mary Henry, Russ
Hull, Angela P. Jackson, Steven
Kalinowski, Tia K.,Mr. Phil Karl, Sandy
Keller, Doris Kennedy, Joanne Kitsko,
Claire Kleckner, Jacob Knighton, Ursula
Koontz, Mary Ann Kralovic, Eleanor Kuhn,
Richard L., Josephine Labriola, Theresa
Lasher, Debbie Lawrence & Family, Mary
Ann Leone, Shirley Leras, Erica Letters,
Margaret Mary Lisotto, James Magernik,
Kimberly Manuppelli, Violet Marney, Jack
Martz, Farah Marshal, Brian Marquis,
Richard Martin, Louis Martin, Dolores
Matthews, Michael Marx, Ruth Marx, Lee
Mazur, Laura McAleer, Mary Ann McDermott,
John McGovern, Tim McKee, Tom Medved,
George E. Mesher, Rosemary Meuser, Ray
Milleman, Bart Miller, David Miller, Mary
Miller, Sally Miller, Susan Miller, Dolores
Minster, Michael Monfredi, Patsy Montanaro,
Dominic Mollica, Dorothy Morrissey, Yvonne
Mosco, Gene Mowry, Gloria Mulholland,
Colomba Musico, Kenneth Myers, Lois
Myers, Melissa N., Sandy Novak,
Dorothy O’Donnell, Rene Olean,
Ross Orgera, Jimmy Painter, Edna Parillo,
Frank Parillo, John L. Parillo, Michael
Payne, Janice Pfeifer, Phyllis Pierce,
Dee Pivik, Jonathan Plake, F.L. & J.L. Pro,
J.R. Pro, Bernie Proch, Zita Pushkar,
Gia Regan, Paxton Renk, Jo Ann Rusnak,
Christine Russo, Melinda S., Camillo
Sciulli, George Scribe, Marge Scribe,
Dolores Sciullo, Janet Sendek, Jane Seibel,
Mary C. Sneider, Chris Sparacino, Mary Ann
Stadler, Colleen Strahler, William Stezoski,
Rose Tamburro, Don Tappe, Janet Terlizzi,
Peggy Tomes, John Truxal, William Volzer,
Rita Vucic, Laure W., George Walcutt,
Mary Whitaker, Loretta Williams, Elaine Wertz,
Tom Woods, Amy Worthington, Paul
Zanella, Barbara Zimmers, Betty Zimmers,
and Angie Zucco.
We will keep your loved one on our OPV Prayer List for
3 months. After that time, if you would still like your loved
one to be on the list, just call your parish
office and make a request.
We ask those who have requested a prayer,
to please give us an update call when
your loved one is better.
DEVOTIONS AND ROSARIES IN OUR GROUPING
Rosary & Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena with Devotions
Every Wednesday after 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. John the Baptist
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays: Rosary, Divine Mercy Prayer Group, Intercessory Prayer, Adoration, Our Lady of Joy
St. Anthony Novena
Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Januarius
St. Jude Novena
Every first Monday after the 6:30 p.m. Mass at St. Januarius
Morning Prayer
After 9:00 a.m. Mass on Tuesdays & Fridays and after 7:30 on Thursdays at Our Lady of Joy
Rosary
Before Mass Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at Our Lady of Joy
Mondays & Wednesdays in Advent & October at 6:00 p.m. at St. Irenaeus & St. Januarius
Rosary for the Deceased
After the 8:30 a.m. Mass every second Sunday of the month at St. Joseph
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
First Fridays:
8:00 a.m. Friday to Saturdays 8:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist
9:35 a.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena at Our Lady of Joy
Seven Sisters Apostolate
A group of seven women pray for 1 hour before the Blessed Sacrament on a selected day for each priest in our grouping.
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OPV PARISH STAFFS/DIRECTORIES �
OPV CATHOLIC PARISH STAFF/DIRECTORY
Parish Office ………..……..……………………………………………….…….....….……..…..….412-793-4511
Parish Fax …………...………...……….…...………..……...…………………...…………......…...412-793-4311
General Office & Oakmont/Verona Parish Accounting, Joyce Doyle………..…...………..…[email protected]
Safe Environment Coordinator, Barb Pronio……………...….…...…..……………..…. [email protected]
Plum Parish Accounting, Patty Mahr…….………………..………….….……..…[email protected]
Bulletin Editor / Facilities, Karen Deemer..…...…………………..…....……..……[email protected]
Ministry Scheduler, Rita Gurganus...…………………………….……..…….…[email protected]
SOS Ministry, Sal Altomare..……………………………………...…..………......…..……[email protected]
OPV CATHOLIC SCHOOLS STAFF/DIRECTORY
“Beau” Quattrone, School Principal.....................................................................principal@opvcatholic.org
St. John the Baptist School & Preschool Office…………………..…………………..…….412-793-0555
Jeanne Loebig, Vice Principal…………...……………..……………………….…….……[email protected]
St. Joseph School & Preschool Office: .……………………………………………………...412-828-7213
Tina Bucci, Vice Principal:……………..………………….….…………... [email protected]
St. Irenaeus Preschool Office:…...……………….……………...…………...…….……412-828-3065 X103
All Clergy are listed on the cover page.
Additional OPV Staff are listed below:
Mr. David Hall, Business Manager…………………………………………………[email protected]
Sr. Lynn Miller, Social Ministry ………………………………………………….....……[email protected]
Mrs. Stephanie Williams, Faith Formation Director………………...………………[email protected]
Mrs. Kristin Consuegra, Coordinator of Youth Ministry……………...……………[email protected]
Mr. Silvio Garcia, Young Adult Minister…………………………………………[email protected]
Mr. Ronald Donatelli, Christian Initiation………………………………………….……[email protected]
Ms. Brit Meli, Communication and Technology Manager…………………[email protected]
OLOJ Parish Mission Statement
Our Lady of Joy Parish is a Catholic community of faith dedicated to Mary, the cause
of our joy. We are centered in Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit and
nourished by the Eucharist. We are a welcoming family, striving to see Christ in all
and responding to the needs of the members of our parish and community. Called to
act in faith, hope and love we seek to become a visible presence of Christ in the
world. Our Lady of Joy, pray for us!
SJV Parish Mission Statement
St. Joseph Parish is a faith community, rich in history and strong in its
Catholic tradition since 1866. Through the grace of the Eucharist and under the
guidance of the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to building up the Body of Christ
through a strong spiritual life, education in the faith and service to our parish and
community. St. Joseph, pray for us!
SJAN Parish Mission Statement
St. Januarius is a Roman Catholic community of faith focused on the life
and teachings of Jesus Christ. We are grateful to those who have built up
St. Januarius to be a welcoming, active, and spiritual parish. With the
Eucharist and through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we strive to use
the gifts and talents given to us by the Father to support the lives of
parishioners at all age levels and stages of life. We also pledge to live our
lives so that through our words and actions all may feel the presence of
Jesus Christ in the world today. St. Januarius, pray for us!
SJB Parish Mission Statement
Saint John the Baptist Parish is located in Plum Borough,
Pennsylvania and is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese
of Pittsburgh. As a faith community, we strive to imitate
our patron Saint John the Baptist who led others to Christ.
We are committed to keeping our faith alive and growing
through prayer, sacraments, faith formation and service.
Through evangelization and stewardship we encourage
full and active participation of all members. We hope to
reflect the life and love of Christ by strengthening the faith
of our parishioners while reaching out to all God’s people.
Saint John the Baptist, pray for us!
STI Parish Mission Statement
The Faith Community of St. Irenaeus strives for knowledge, service,
and faith through our patron’s guidance and the Holy Spirit dwelling
within us. With love, worship, and solidarity, we are building God’s
Kingdom in our families and communities. Nourished by Word and
Sacrament, we give ourselves to Christ and His Church for the greater
glory of God our Father.
“The proper glory of God is man fully alive.”
~St. Irenaeus
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Cremation & Alternative Services, Inc. RUSSELL E. TRUBY Supervisor SHEA E. TRUBY & SEAN R. TRUBY Directors
More Than A Name... We Are Family!412-828-3535 | www.burket-truby.com
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Insurance Group
DINNIN & PARKINS ASSOCIATESInsurance / Financial Services
Home Owners • Auto • Life • BoatsBusiness IRA’s • Stocks • BondsMutuals • Financial Planning
TOM DINNIN SR. & JR., Fellow Parishioners300 Allegheny River Blvd. • 412-828-5122
Goldsmiths & Fine JewelersSince 1959
Fox Chapel PlazaPittsburgh, PA 15238
412.782.2022www.gentilcorejewelers.com
Verona Foot Care
TimoThy P. STewarT, DPm
412-794-8544600 West Railroad Ave.Verona, PA
HIGGINS PLUMBINGRegistered Master PlumberSewer • Water • Gas LinesElectric Eel Service
724-727-3770FERRACO LANDSCAPING
& CONCRETE Residential Commercial Retaining Walls Landscaping Free Estimates Fully Insured
412-795-8833
Cell - 412-780-0166 - Ask for Frank**No Job Too Small**
CORIGLIANO ELECTRICRegistered Certified Electrician
Any type of electrical workNew Services -100-150-200 ampsOutdoor Security Lights • Ceiling Fans
Renée PeckRealtorOffice: 412-785-0450 1486 Butler Plank Rd.Cell: 412-877-4518 Glenshaw, PA 15116Email: [email protected]
Dr. Viola Agostino Valletta Chiropractic and Lifestyle Solutions For Families 2026 Logans Ferry Road New Kensington PA 15068
724.335.3696 | [email protected]
Meg L. BurkardtAttorney at law
Estates • Wills • Real Estate412.828.5040
7621-B SaltSBurg roadPlum Boro
412-795-4277
412-793-8000 | www.schultheisbros.com
Serving the Pittsburgh area Since 1946 for all your Heating,
Air Conditioning & Roofing needs
William F. Gross Funeral Home LTD
John F. Rosella, President - Supervisor11735 Frankstown Rd. (412) 242-6540
CREATIVE HOME MAINTENANCE
412.403.8026 Quality home improvement services since 2012
Specializing in Handyman Services, Flooring, Remodeling, Small Bathroom Remodeling, Decks, Painting, Minor Plumbing Services & More!
HIC #PA099425
Brookdale Penn Hills7151 SALTSBURG RD.PENN HILLS, PA
844-568-6601
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Anne Checchi, DMDCynthia Labriola, DMD
504 Allegheny River Blvd. • Oakmont
(412) 828-2299
COMFORTKEEPERS
412-457-0880Love Helping Seniors?
Drive Safely or Call...
RON SCOTTAUTO BODY(412) 828-0083
412-373-5670 Emergency Door Services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
specializes in affordable garage door sales and services.
O O'BlockHVAC 412-793-2182
Heating Ventilation • Air ConditioningService is our #1 PrioritySales • Service • Installation
Commercial • Residential • Apartments501 Center Hill Road • Pittsburgh, PA 15239
William E. Garver, D.D.S.Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
412-371-055510517 Lindberg Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15235
www.familylegalcenter.com • 412-824-0100LAURA COHEN, Esq.
Estate Planning • Probate • Wills • Powers of Attorney4372 Old William Penn Hwy • Monroeville
~ Evening Hours By Appointment ~
Amanda C Langford, Agent2818 Golden Mile HighwayPittsburgh, PA 15239-2400Bus 724 327 3227 Fax 724 733 [email protected] #139716 NMLS MLO #1022415 MLO License #49467Licensed by the PA Dept. of BankingProviding Insurance and Financial Services
BONURA CABINETS
EST. 1964
412-793-6790
For all your Home Care Needs
1737 Freeport Rd • Arnold, PA
724-339-1117www.careathome.us
Apply Today661 Allegheny Ave
Oakmont, PA412-517-8337
Turn your Passion into a CAREGiver Career
GATHER AT OUR TABLEFor Sunday Brunch from
11:00am to 2:30pm
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1910 New Texas Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
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412-798-3600712 UNITY CENTER ROAD
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Wellness Care • VaCCinations • Dentistry
laboratory • orthopeDiC surgery • pharmaCy
Weight management • behaVioral Counseling
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853 Falcon Park Road • Lower Burrell
www.vvapets.com 724.339.1525
MY OFFICE CAN HELP YOU WITH:• FREE notary public services • Tours of the Capitol• Requests for Printed Materials • Maps• PACE, CHIP, PHEAA & Property Tax/Rent Rebate• Unemployment compensation issues• Birth and death certificate applications• Issues or questions about PennDOT• House of Representatives citations for accomplishments and milestones• Flag presentations and Scout awards
State Representative TONY DE LUCA 412-793-2448 • 7205 Saltsburg Rd., Penn Hills
Laura J. Abbott DeCarolis, CFP® President/Parishioner
(412) 856-7300Jonnet Building, Suite 303, Monroeville, PA 15146
9th Street LandscapingMulching • Grass Cutting • PlantingThatching • Fertilizing • And More!
CALL 724-359-7843For A FREE Consultation!
7450 Saltsburg Rd • Pittsburgh, PA 15235 | (412) 793-3000 | www.soxmanfuneralhomes.com
Brian T. Soxman, Funeral Director, SupervisorAnna F. Zvirman-Nesbit, Funeral Director, Celebrant, Parishioner
GENERAL PRODUCTION LABORERS FT at Manufacturing Facility Midnight-8am shift or 4pm-midnight shift,
Pre-employment testing, background check & drug screening are required.APPLY IN PERSON AT: American Beverage Corp.
One Daily Way, Verona, PA 15147Apply 8am-4pm, Mon-Fri • BRING PHOTO ID!
*Report to the main Office & Dial ext. 2245 or 6664 Arrive no later than 3:30pmM/F/V/D/EEO
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Monroeville/Plum ChapelAmber M. Scott, F.D. SupervisorCorner of Beatty Rd. & 48 North
(412) 856-4747www.jobefuneralhome.com
Contact us TODAY! We help Families with Wills, Probate/Estate and Elder Law Issues.3907 Old Willam Penn HigHWay, Ste 304, murrySvlle
724-733-8832 • www.cbattorneys.comJames W. Creenan • Molly M. Creenan • Frank W. Jones
Dr. Cynthia Chatlos RothermelA Chatlos Family Practice Since 1968
7641 Saltsburg Road • 412-795-6880 • www.plumdentist.com
ROBERT H. SCOTT, D.M.D.JACQUELINE SCOTT, D.M.D.
Family DentistryOffice Hours Day & Eve.
7619 Saltsburg Road412-795-7717
MARGARET KANAAN, AIF®
Senior Vice PresidentThe Kanaan - Yezovich Group
724 845-3276 • Fax 724 845-3279 www.aprorealty.com
Frank Skubel, OPV ParishionerREALTOR®, SRES, MRP, ABRPh. 412 [email protected]
