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CLERGY TEAM

Fr. Robert J. Grecco Pastor rgrecco@straphaelcgs.org Fr. Aleksandr J. Schrenk Parochial Vicar aschrenk@straphaelcgs.org In Residence Fr. James McDonough Fr. Jerome Etenduk Fr. Robin Evanish Deacons Dcn. Kevin Lander Dcn. Paul Lim Dcn. Jim Mackin

MASS SCHEDULE —registration required —

SATURDAY: 4:00 p.m. at SSJ 4:30 p.m. at SEAS SUNDAY: 7:30 a.m. at SMOS 8:00 a.m. at SEAS 9:00 a.m. at SSJ 10:00 a.m. at SMOS 10:30 a.m. at SEAS 11:30 a.m. at SSJ

MONDAY: 8:30 a.m. at SSJ 12:00 p.m. at SEAS TUESDAY: 9:00 a.m. at SMOS 12:00 p.m. at SSJ WEDNESDAY: 8:30 a.m. at SSJ 12:00 p.m. at SEAS THURSDAY: 8:30 a.m. at SSJ 12:00 p.m. at SEAS FRIDAY: 9:00 a.m. at SMOS 12:00 p.m. at SSJ

PARISH ADMINISTRATION CENTER 330 3rd Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106

412-857-5356 | WWW.STRAPHAELCGS.ORG For church locations and staff information, see page 20.

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Welcome!

JANUARY 31, 2021 | FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

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PRAYER & WORSHIP

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

BAPTISM: For arrangements call

412-857-5356

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call the parish office for

arrangements if in danger of death. If hospitalized or in a skilled nursing facility, please ask the nursing staff

to contact the Catholic priest on call for that facility.

MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made with

one of the priests at least six months before the proposed date of the

wedding.

SACRAMENTS

PENANCE: Saturdays

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Church

Noon to 1:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Please use masks and adhere to all

posted safety protocol. Restrooms will not be available.

JANUARY 30/31 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

4:00 p.m. SSJ Eva Peduto by Family

4:30 p.m. SEAS Tom Moretti by Teresa and Dave Clark

7:30 a.m. SMOS Bob Doyle by the LaPointe Family

8:00 a.m. SEAS Timothy Castello Jr. by Family

9:00 a.m. SSJ Jerry Trotta by Members of the Parish Staff

10:00 a.m. SMOS Dana Marie Kohnen by Susan Taque

10:30 a.m. SEAS People of the Parish of St. Raphael the Archangel

11:30 a.m. SSJ Vincent Leonette by Wife and Family

FEBRUARY 1 | MONDAY OF THE 4TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

8:30 a.m. SSJ Mary Jean Strawins by Living Room Church Friends

12:00 p.m. SEAS Anna and Steve Remish by Joan Reale

FEBRUARY 2 | FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

9:00 a.m. SMOS Helen Pruszenski by Donna and Bill Pencosky

12:00 p.m. SSJ Sister Rosaleen Scott by Diane and Jack Luke

FEBRUARY 3 | WEDNESDAY OF THE 4TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

8:30 a.m. SSJ James A. Snatchko from loving sisters Margie, Cindy, & Eileen

12:00 p.m. SEAS Phyllis Black by Angela and Sam Verbene

FEBRUARY 4 | THURSDAY OF THE 4TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

8:30 a.m. SSJ Sandra Shannon by Joan Severance

12:00 p.m. SEAS Phyllis Black by Blanche Abel

FEBRUARY 5 | MEMORIAL OF ST. AGATHA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR

9:00 a.m. SMOS Susan and Ronald Ashton by Lisa and Denny Brestensky

12:00 p.m. SSJ Helen Smulski by Joe and Nancy Redlinger

FEBRUARY 6/7 | FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

4:00 p.m. SSJ Phyllis Black by Edna Littlehale

4:30 p.m. SEAS Rita Mae Wade by the Wade Family

7:30 a.m. SMOS People of the Parish of St. Raphael the Archangel

8:00 a.m. SEAS Irene Pealer by Joanne DiCesare

9:00 a.m. SSJ Philip Brigido by Nancy and Joe Redlinger

10:00 a.m. SMOS Marlene Delligatti by Melissa Wallace

10:30 a.m. SEAS Larry Falick by Mamie Falick

11:30 a.m. SSJ Maura Grace Schwab by Mother, Marylin

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Please pray those who have asked for our prayers:

If you or a loved one are admitted to a hospital or nursing home, please let us know so we can get you the proper spiritual care. Because of the HIPAA law, treatment facilities are not permitted to release your information to us unless you or your family give them permission to do so.

Leo Adamo Anthony Anderson Anne Marie Birchok Brian Bishop Bob & Marlene Donald Campbell Dorothy Campbell Elisa Carsia Helen Cassidy Kenneth Chase John Chraska Rose Marie Clayton Jean Conway Rosemarie Cyprowski Katie Denke Patty Drury Kathi Dvorak Jo-Ann Eller Patti Eurich Helen Fallon Richard Fallon Ron Ferrie Edward M. Flohr Gabriel Fontana Deborah Ford May Frye Dolores Gigliotti Brandon Gross Margaret Harkins Wayne Hayes Eileen Henefeld Mary V. Hester Melanie Hooper Patti Howcroft Noreen Joslyn Joanne Keating Alice Kernan Miriam Kist Eleanor Kitt Gregory M. Klemmer Mary Klutch Don Krally Gloria Krally Lori Krally Darlene Kura Helen Kurek David Kushner Jackie Kushner Charlotte Kuzma Lollie Label Mark Laird Michael LaMantia Larry LaSota Joan Loniero

Kathy Lupi Mary Ann Macino Arch MacLennan Laura Martin Sam Martin Gina Massengill Kathy McGann Sharon McGrath Marjorie McHugh Paul McIsaac Evelyn McLaughlin Mary Jane Mericli Virginia Miller Baylee Millet Joan Mondine Edith Moretti John Mostowy Rocco Muffi Robin Munko Judi Novak Theodore Novak Mario Oliverio Charles Perry Diane Perry Elizabeth Pfender Lou Pofi Robert Prevost Diane Pritchard Bucky Recaldini Dave Redman Paxton Renk Erica Rich Florinda Rosemeyer Sally Sabol Alice Salla Andrew Patrick Schade John Schenk Mary Socci Josephine Spalla Teresa Stacy Jaime St. Ledger John Stokan Judye Suhy Bob Super Rob Super Rose Talmonti Allen Turske Stephanie Vail Mary Kay Walsh James Walther John Zajicek Kathy Zajicek Ralph Zeto

and all who are sick and in need of our prayers.

PRAYER & WORSHIP

Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

FROM THE PASTOR

“CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: FAITH, EXCELLENCE, SERVICE” As we celebrate “Catholic Schools Week” throughout the diocese, I take the opportunity to thank sincerely the administrators of our two educational programs: Mrs. Trish Costantino (SS. Simon & Jude Early Childhood Center) and Mr. Rob Munz (St. Margaret of Scotland Elementary). They, and the truly dedicated faculty and staff working with each, are to be commended for providing excellent Catholic Education to all of those who have been entrusted to our parish programs. I also thank those in St.

Raphael the Archangel parish who are, in part, helping to financially support these programs. It is evident that our Catholic Schools are most necessary as they assist parents in passing on to their families the practice of the Catholic Faith---the main purpose for the existence of a Catholic School. This Wednesday, February 3 is the memorial of St. Blase, bishop and martyr. The blessing of throats will take place after the Masses at 8:30 & 12:00. Because of the virus circumstance, the blessing will be given over all in attendance without the individual use of blessed candles. The Parish Share program for 2020 is quickly coming to a close. Despite the pandemic and all of the financial uncertainty that we faced in past months, the people of the parish came through “with flying colors”. If you have an outstanding balance on your pledge, please consider completing it as soon as possible. Thanks! The St. Raphael the Archangel Adoration Society is a group of women and men who commit themselves to a half-hour of Eucharistic adoration on the First Friday of each month at Ss. Simon and Jude church. If you are available to fulfill a time slot between 9:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. please contact the parish office, or register online under “Quick Links” on our homepage. Nocturnal adoration also resumes in February at St. Margaret of Scotland Church. See page 4 for more information. No time spent before the Lord in the Eucharist is wasted time!

THE MASS INTENTION BOOK Mass intention requests are now being accepted through Palm Sunday.

Please call Melissa in the parish office.

Sr. Eleanor Gibbons, SC, sister of Jim Gibbons K. Roy Nagy

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STEWARDSHIP

PARISH LIFE

Note: Churches are listed alphabetically in this bulletin and online.

The regular bulletin deadline is Monday at Noon. Email: mksmith@straphaelcgs.org

At Elizabeth Ann Seton Church:

Timothy M. Castello Jr. by family

TABERNACLE CANDLE

Please continue to support our parishes with your Parish Share pledges and additional donations.

If you would like to contribute to the parish, consider using our online giving tool! You can set up recurrent payments, or make a one-time gift!

Scan the code to learn more and/or get started now. OR visit our website: straphaelcgs.org

THE MASS DURING THE PANDEMIC We are still experiencing restricted attendance in each church because of the required social distancing, but we have yet to turn people away. This is why we are using the Sign Up Genius to ensure that we stay within our allotted numbers. Please do not forget to register to attend Mass in person. Click the link on our homepage straphaelcgs.org, or call the office to reserve your space. Family and friends are also welcome to register on your behalf. Do not attend Mass without registering.

Since some may not feel comfortable attending in person, live-streaming from Ss. Simon and Jude Church will continue to be available on our website. (Note: every Mass at Ss. Simon and Jude Church is livestreamed, and one will be repeated throughout the day.) Additionally, those who wish to receive the Eucharist may choose to attend the Mass via the radio. Here’s how it works: park your car near the church doors at Ss. Simon and Jude Church (right side as you enter the lot). Remain in your car and tune to FM frequency 96.3 for the entire audio of the Mass. Communion will be distributed outside to those who “attend” Mass from their cars.

Our Mass times reflect the necessary space needed for the “sanitizing” of pews and door entrances.

We have not had any COVID –19 outbreaks linked to our Mass attendance. Let’s keep it that way! Here’s how:

• Register to attend. • Don’t forget to wear your mask. • Remember that masks are required to cover mouth and nose. • If you are not receiving Communion by hand, but on the tongue,

please wait to receive at the end of the line. • Please maintain social distancing while waiting in line for communion

and only remove your mask briefly, before you reach the priest or deacon, to receive.

• Hand sanitizer is available at the doors of each church. Use it.

Thank you for your ongoing cooperation. Let us continue to pray for an end to this pandemic.

FEBRUARY 5 Ss. Simon & Jude Church 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.* St. Margaret of Scotland Church 10:00 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.*

*Benediction to follow Adoration. Please register for the SSJ Adoration under “quick links” on our website.

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I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and what I have failed to do, (all strike their breast as they say:) through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

PENITENTIAL ACT

Tune: IN DIR IST FREUDE, by Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi, c.1554-1609 Text of Hymn to St. Raphael the Archangel: J. Michael Thompson, © 2021 Commissioned for the Parish of Saint Raphael the Archangel, Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA

ENTRANCE HYMN | HYMN TO SAINT RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

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FIRST READING | DEUTERONOMY 18: 15-20

SECOND READING | 1 CORINTHIANS 7: 32-35

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The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, only begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

GLORIA

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 95: 1-2, 6-9

Moses spoke to all the people, saying: “A prophet like me will the LORD, your God, raise up for you from among your own kin; to him you shall listen. This is exactly what you requested of the LORD, your God, at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, ‘Let us not again hear the voice of the LORD, our God, nor see this great fire any more, lest we die.’ And the LORD said to me, ‘This was well said. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their kin, and will put my words into his mouth; he shall tell them all that I command him.

Whoever will not listen to my words which he speaks in my name, I myself will make him answer for it. But if a prophet presumes to speak in my name an oracle that I have not commanded him to speak, or speaks in the name of other gods, he shall die.’”

Come, let us ring out our joy to the LORD; hail the rock who saves us. Let us come into his presence, giving thanks; let us hail him with a song of praise.

O come; let us bow and bend low. Let us kneel before the God who made us, for he is our God and we the people who belong to his pasture, the flock that is led by his hand.

O that today you would listen to his voice! “Harden not your hearts as at Meribah, as on the day at Massah in the desert when your forebears put me to the test; when they tried me, though they saw my work.”

Brothers and sisters: I should like you to be free of anxieties. An unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord. But a married man is anxious about the things of the world, how he may please his wife, and he is divided. An unmarried woman or a virgin is anxious about the things of the Lord, so that she may be holy in both body and spirit. A married woman, on the other hand,

is anxious about the things of the world, how she may please her husband. I am telling you this for your own benefit, not to impose a restraint upon you, but for the sake of propriety and adherence to the Lord without distraction.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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PROFESSION OF FAITH I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,

(all bow at the following bolder words) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

THE ORDER OF MASS

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION | MATTHEW 4: 16

GOSPEL | MARK 1: 21-28 The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light; on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death, light has arisen.

Then they came to Capernaum, and on the sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!”

Jesus rebuked him and said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. All were amazed and asked one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

OFFERTORY HYMN | SILENCE! FRENZIED, UNCLEAN SPIRIT

Tune: STUTTGART, 8 7 8 7; Psalmodia Sacra, 1715; Text: Thomas H. Troeger, 1945 ©1986, Oxford University Press

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AGNUS DEI / LAMB OF GOD

THE ORDER OF MASS

SANCTUS / HOLY

MYSTERY OF FAITH

GREAT AMEN

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Those wishing to receive the Eucharist on the tongue are to join the line at the end . Face masks are to be pulled down prior to approaching the priest or deacon.

COMMUNION HYMN | LIFE-GIVING BREAD, SAVING CUP

Lectionary excerpts ©1970, 1986, 1992, 1998, 2001 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc. Washington D.C. All rights reserved. The English translation of some Psalm responses, some Alleluia and Gospel verses and the Lenten Gospel Acclamations, some Summaries, and the Titles and Conclusion of the Readings, from the Lectionary for Mass copyright 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc., Washington D.C. All music and texts reprinted with permission. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net # 700896-A, annual reprint and podcast/streaming license. Text: ICEL ©1969 Music: Mass for the People of God, James C. Chepponis, ©2011 G.I.A. Publications, Inc

RECESSIONAL HYMN | THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION

1. For bread that is broken, we give thanks; for wine that is poured, we give praise. For life and for knowledge of the kingdom: all praise to you until the end of time!

2. We thank you, O Father, for your name, which you give to dwell in our hearts. You bring us together as one family: all praise to you until the end of time!

3. Creator of all, we offer thanks; you give us a share in your life. You strengthen our body and our spirit: all praise to you until the end of time!

4. Remember your Church which sings your praise; perfect it in truth and in love. And gather your people all together to praise you until the end of time!

Tune: LIFE-GIVING BREAD, James C. Chepponis, b. 1956 © 1987, GIA Publications, Inc. Text: Adapted from the Didache, 2nd C; James C. Chepponis, b.1956

Tune: AURELIA, Samuel S. Wesley, 1810-1876 Text: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1876

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ARING IVING ERVING

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THANK YOU FAITHFUL SERVANTS, AND MORE NEEDED!! A giant thank you to 2 Ministers of Hospitality from St. Margaret of Scotland Church who faithfully served at the 10:00 a.m. Mass for many years. They are Bill Feldbauer and Mike Steinkirschner. They have recently moved to northern PA and their smiling faces will be sorely missed. We thank them for their service and now need to fill their spots. If you feel called to assist in this position, please contact Rich Canello at rcanello@fedmc.com and call Karen Maurer at 412-857-5356 for Safe Environment information.

LOOKING FOR AN EMAIL?

Our new parish brings new email addresses for the parish staff. Please see page 20, or visit our website, for the complete listing. With new email addresses sending you information, some parishioners may have difficulty in receiving an email from a staff member. Your computer, phone, or tablet may not recognize the new address and sort the email into the junk or spam folder. Please be sure to check all folders if you are expecting an email. If you want to receive notifications from us by email and/or text, just text the word: StRaphaelCGS to 84576, or go to flocknote.com and search by zip code 15220.

Brothers and sisters: I should like you to be free of anxieties. -1 Corinthians 7: 32 The formation of our new parish, St. Raphael the Archangel, is an occasion for great joy and hope

for a strong future of the faith community in Carnegie, Greentree, and Scott Township. With the merger, however, it is normal to have a period of grief over the loss of our

former parishes. Although it is exciting to be part of something new, change also brings some anxiety. Whatever we are feeling demonstrates how connection to a

parish evokes strong human emotions. These feelings are related to familiarity, comfort, and the memorable occasions of receiving sacraments. It is natural to grieve the loss of an entity we loved, contributed to, and in which we worshiped God, made friends, and carried out charity and service. The importance of the local parish to the life of the universal church cannot be doubted. The Catechism of the Catholic Church identifies the significance of a parish as the place where people gather to celebrate the Eucharist; are initiated into the Christian faithful; are taught the message of the Gospel; and manifest works of charity (2179). In Christifidelis Laici, Pope Saint John Paul II stated that the local parish is the “most immediate and visible expression” of the universal Church (26). He further stated that because the parish is the place where a community gathers to celebrate the Eucharist, it is the conduit of communion in the Catholic Church for its members (Christifidelis Laici, 26). According to Sacrosanctum Concilium, the

gathering of believers for Sunday Liturgy and “sense of community” in local parishes are representative of the communion of the whole Church in the

world (51). We all have an opportunity to embrace our membership in our new Parish of St.

Raphael the Archangel. To be sure, all of the critical aspects of a parish described above will take place in our new, larger parish. It will take time to feel like one

community, and the fact that our parish was born during the era of social distancing complicates matters. Over time, we will be able to have social, spiritual, and

educational gatherings in addition to our masses. We are blessed with three unique campuses and will offer events and activities at all of them, taking into consideration the most optimal settings for specific programs. Most importantly, we have wonderful people throughout our parish, and the sacramental presence of our Lord! St. Raphael the Archangel, Pray for us!

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The pandemic sadly forced us to close our Fish Frys early last year. BUT, we are pleased to announce that we are coming back.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! At St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: every Friday in Lent. Serving lunch and dinner. Hours 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At Ss. Simon and Jude: the first Fish Fry is on Ash Wednesday, February 17, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Fish Fry continues every Friday during lent except Good Friday. Friday hours are also 4:30 p.m. to 7:30p.m. At St. Margaret of Scotland: details coming soon!

DETAILS FROM THE ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON LOCATION: We are currently limited to take-out only, but we are planning to have several options to make the process quick and easy, including an option where we take your food right to your car. We will be accepting credit and debit, or you can pay in person. More details coming soon! Volunteers are needed! You must be able to work while wearing a mask. Please call Mary Kay Smith for more information: 412-857-5321. Or email: mksmith@straphaelcgs.org

DETAILS FROM THE SS. SIMON AND JUDE LOCATION: For right now, due to the pandemic, all orders will be takeout only. However, it is going to be very fast and easy. So, order before you get there, and your fresh delicious food will be delivered to your car!

You can place your order by phone, online, or in person. When you arrive at the school for pickup, park in one of the numbered parking spaces, call the posted number and we will bring your order to your car. It is that easy! No phone? No internet? No worries! You can place an order in person at the Pre-school door entrance. All of our amazing volunteers will have their temperatures checked upon arrival and they will be wearing masks and social distancing to keep you and your family safe.

You can place your order by calling 412-563-1353 Or order online at www.ssjfishfry.com

Remember, we accept Credit Cards.

We need your help! We need 5 volunteers on the days of the Fish Fry to wash dishes in the kitchen: 2 people to work from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and 2 people to work 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with an additional person to work 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please call Peggy Sembrat to volunteer – 412-276-3102 or 412-818-6623.

THE FISH FRYS ARE BACK!!!

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The Creed

I Believe… “…in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord.” What do Catholics believe about Jesus Christ? Mark your calendars and plan to join Fr. Alek on the Parish of St. Raphael the Archangel Livestream at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, for the second installation of our “Wine, Cheese, and the

Creed” series. If you wish to participate with questions or comments, email Fr. Alek at aschrenk@straphaelcgs.org for a link

to the interactive Zoom option.

*

* wine and cheese not included

Wine, Cheese

This February 7-14, 2021, we will celebrate National Marriage Week! This annual observance is a great prompt for everyone to reflect on the gift marriage is to our Church and our country, as well as an opportunity for couples to build up their own marriages.

Franciscan Sisters, TOR LENTEN RETREAT 2021

The Franciscan Sisters, TOR are excited to invite you to our annual Lenten Retreat, held virtually on Saturday, March 27th. Our theme is Into Your Hands, Father, focusing on trust and abandonment to our Heavenly Father, seen in the life of Jesus and our own lives! The retreat will offer talks, testimonies, music, meditations, and optional small groups led by a sister.

Our sisters will also share short video reflections during Lent, leading up to the retreat, on our Facebook page and Youtube channel, and offer weekly share groups. If you’d like to participate, register on our website by Sunday, February 14.

More information about the Lenten Retreat can be found on our webpage www.franciscansisterstor.org, under Events. Registration for both the small groups and the retreat itself will also be found at that link. There is no fee to register, but registration is required by Wednesday, March 24th for the retreat itself. If you are a part of a parish group, Bible study group, or prayer group, and would like your group to participate, contact Sr. Anna Rose at (740) 544-5542 x135. Individuals and groups of family and friends are also welcome!

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Twin sisters, Rachel and Riley McDade, are working on their Confirmation Service Project, and they need our help:

Spread the love of Jesus by donating full-size hygiene items that will be packaged into personal care kits and donated to Global Links. The kits are distributed by Global Links to members of our community who cannot afford these items. To donate, please bring your donations to any church in the Parish of St. Raphael the Archangel and place in the designated box in the narthex (or entrance) of the church. The boxes are available now until February 14. Donations may include: new, full-size shampoo, bars of soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, moisturizer/lotion, and/or deodorant.. God bless! Rachel and Riley

ST. MARGARET SCHOOL PIEROGI SALE

All pierogies are $9.00 a package. Orders are due by February 15, with pick-up at the school on March 3. Contact Tasha Leslie to place your order. Email: tashaleslie2485@gmail.com or call: 412-889-1713.

Beef pierogi come 10 per package. All other varieties come 12 per package. Potato and Cheese: with all natural mashed potatoes & creamy, white, farmer’s cheese. Potato and Onion: with all natural mashed potatoes and grated onion. Potato and Cheddar: with all natural mashed potatoes & yellow cheddar cheese. Potato and Bacon: with all natural mashed potatoes, mixed with real bacon. Sauerkraut: with finely chopped sauerkraut with carrot and onion. Sauerkraut and Mushroom: with sauerkraut and black mushrooms. Cabbage: with sautéed cabbage and onions. Sweet Cheese: with creamy, white, farmer’s cheese, with sugar & orange peel. Beef: with shredded beef similar to pot roast inside.

The Still Remembered Project provides bereaved parents and families Christian-based support and encouragement for a loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death. Our efforts offer hope and healing throughout all stages of the grief journey. If you have experienced the loss of a child due to these circumstances (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic) we would love to provide you with a remembrance care package. Please contact us at stillmissed@stillremembered.org to coordinate.

Learn more about The Still Remembered Project at stillremembered.org, or find them on Facebook.

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MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING in a Virtual Setting

Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance is the recognized leader in Pennsylvania for mandated reporter training; they train thousands of mandated reporters each year. PFSA has been supporting mandated reporters for more than 20 years. They developed the first state-approved curriculum to train mandated reporters in how to recognize and report child abuse; they also have developed training on child neglect and how to respond if a child discloses abuse. PFSA’s curriculum is approved by the Department of Human Services, Education and State and meets all requirements for mandated reporters to receive training in recognizing and reporting child abuse (including ACT 126). Certificates are provided to each participant upon completion of the training and (upon request) we will upload confirmation of your training to the Department of State or Education for CE fulfillment under ACT 31 and/or ACT 48. If you volunteer or work in the parish, there is a chance that you must complete this training.

Go to our website to learn who is required to be a

Mandated Reporter see the different training

formats choose a program that suits

your needs register to complete the

course

STRAPHAELCGS.ORG If you have questions, please contact Karen Maurer: 412-857-5356 or karen@straphaelcgs.org

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CLASSROOM CHRONICLES Each week we will highlight the amazing things that are going on in our classrooms here at St. Margaret of Scotland School.

MISS LINDA GERRITY – 2ND GRADE It is hard to believe that we are halfway through the school year. Time certainly flies by in second grade as the students work hard and at the same time have fun learning. God continues to guide us through the school year with faith, hope, and love as we continue to follow our theme for the school year: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jerimiah 29:11 The second grade has been busy during the second quarter of school. They could not go the Carnegie Science Center for a field trip, so we brought the Science Center to school. The second grade, along with the third grade, enjoyed a virtual field trip that included a STEM-by-the-Hour presentation titled: Engineering – Build It, Break It. The students had an hour virtual presentation & were provided with a kit from the Science Center to create sculptures, build arches, and assemble other unique structures. They had a great time! The second quarter brought the start of cursive writing for second grade. They are practicing their cursive strokes and enjoying learning all the cursive letters. The solar system was a popular topic in science class. The students created clay models of the planets and they were out of this world! The second grade learned and practiced their addition and subtraction regrouping skills in math class. Art continues to be a favorite class for second grade. They enjoy painting on canvas boards and the classroom windows. Drive by the school and check out our winter wonderland of snowmen and penguins. Second grade continues to expand their horizons academically but most importantly they are growing in their faith. They are preparing for their First Reconciliation and have learned their Act of Contrition, how to make an examination of conscience, and the process on how to go to Reconciliation. Please keep these little disciples of Jesus in prayer as they continue to prepare for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

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If you do not wish to order online, contact Tasha Leslie 412-889-7113, or tashaleslie2485@gmail.com.

Orders must be placed by February 16 for pickup at the school on March 23.

Pickup is also available by request on Sunday, March 28, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Margaret Church.

From: St. Margaret of Scotland School ID# 10-0784

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The 2021 Sarris Fundraiser Price List

See a link to online ordering on our website: straphaelcgs.org. Click on the “Our Schools” tab on the homepage to see this and other fundraisers. Please contact Tasha Leslie with questions. (see previous page)

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Contact Madeleine Doyle for more information.

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THE PARISH OF ST. RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Serving the Catholic Community in Carnegie, Green Tree, and Scott

412-857-5356 STRAPHAELCGS.ORG

THE MASS SCHEDULE IS ON THE FRONT COVER Please register online to secure your place at Mass. You may also call Melissa or Mary Kay at 412-857-5356.

MASSES AT SSJ STREAMED LIVE Please join us at StRaphaelCGS.org and click the “Livestream” button

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 330 3rd Ave.

Carnegie, PA 15106

Ss. Simon and Jude Church 1607 Greentree Rd.

Pittsburgh, PA 15220

St. Margaret of Scotland Church 310 Mansfield Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15220

PARISH GROUPING STAFF

Business Manager Tim Thorsen busmgr@straphaelcgs.org

Facilities Manager

Tim Castello tcastello@straphaelcgs.org

Faith Formation

Sharon Smoller ssmoller@straphaelcgs.org

Care Ministers

Karen Maurer karen@straphaelcgs.org

Laura O’Keeffe laura@straphaelcgs.org

Communications Mary Kay Smith mksmith@straphaelcgs.org

Flocknote Text StRaphaelCGS to 84576 Learn more: flocknote.com

SACRAMENTS

Baptisms For arrangements please call Dcn. Jim Mackin.

Marriage Arrangements must be made with one of the priests at least six months before the proposed date of the wedding.

Penance Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, and Noon to 1:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Church

CLERGY TEAM

Parochial Vicar Rev. Aleksandr Schrenk aschrenk@straphaelcgs.org

Chaplain Rev. Michael Yaksick myaksick@diopitt.org

In Residence Rev. Jerome Etenduk etendukj@duq.edu

Rev. Robin Evanish revanish@diopitt.org

Rev. James McDonough jmcdonough@diopitt.org

Pastor Rev. Robert Grecco rgrecco@straphaelcgs.org

Deacons Dcn. Jim Mackin Baptism Coordinator jmackin@straphaelcgs.org

Dcn. Kevin Lander klander@diopitt.org

Dcn. Paul Lim RCIA Coordinator pLim@diopitt.org

Ss. Simon and Jude Pre-school Director: Trish Costantino preschool@ssjpittsburgh.org 1625 Greentree Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15220

SCHOOLS St. Margaret of Scotland Elementary School Principal: Robert Munz rmunz@stmargschool.com 915 Alice Street Pittsburgh, PA 15220

DIOCESE VICTIM ASSISTANCE HOTLINE

1-888-808-1235

Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: 412-456-3093

BULLETIN DEADLINE Mondays by Noon

mksmith@straphaelcgs.org

Music and Liturgy

Béla Pater bpater@straphaelcgs.org

Safe Environment Karen Maurer karen@straphaelcgs.org Administrative Assistants

Cathy Mulkerrin cathy@straphaelcgs.org

Melissa Nosenchuck melissa@straphaelcgs.org

Maintenance

Rege Reaghard (SEAS)

John Caivano (SMOS)

Paul Marcinizyn (SSJ) maintenance @straphaelcgs.org

Saint Vincent de Paul 412-444-5424 SVdP Food Pantry at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 412-489-5848

Anointing Call the parish office for arrangements if in danger of death. If hospitalized or in a skilled nursing facility, please ask the nursing staff to contact the Catholic priest on call.

Note: You must be a registered and active parishioner for at least six months before requesting sacramental sponsor forms. Please allow three weeks for completion.

Offices: 330 3rd Avenue | Carnegie, PA | 15106