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Your Catholic Community of Avella, Bulger, Burgettstown, Imperial, McDonald, Oakdale
St. Alphonsus St. Ann St. Columbkille
St. Michael Our Lady of Lourdes St. Patrick
We follow JESUS CHRIST, fed by EUCHARIST and WORD, called to LOVE, SERVE, and WELCOME all.
Our Lady of Lourdes
1109 Main St.
Burgettstown PA 15021
724-947-3363
St. Patrick
7322 Noblestown Rd
Oakdale PA 15071
724-693-9260
Confession Schedule
Tues & Thurs
7:30-7:45 a.m. St. Patrick
Friday
7:30-7:45 a.m. St. Ann
Saturday
12-12:30 p.m St. Columbkille
3:15-3:40 p.m. St. Alphonsus
3:15-3:40 p.m. St. Michael
4:15-4:40 p.m. Our Lady of
Lourdes
Mass Times
Saturday evening Vigil
4:00 p.m. St. Alphonsus
4:00 p.m. St. Michael
5:00 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes
6:30 p.m. St. Columbkille
Sunday
8:00 a.m. St. Columbkille
8:30 a.m. St. Alphonsus
9:00 a.m. St. Ann
9:00 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes
10:30 a.m. St. Patrick
11:00 a.m. St. Columbkille
11:00 a.m. St. Michael
Monday
8:00 a.m. St. Alphonsus
8:00 a.m. St. Columbkille
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. St. Patrick
8:30 a.m. St. Michael
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes
7:15 p.m. St. Columbkille
Thursday
8:00 a.m. St. Patrick
6:30 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes
Friday
8:00 a.m. St. Alphonsus
8:00 a.m. St. Ann
St. Alphonsus
219 W Lincoln Av
McDonald PA 15057
724-926-2984
St. Ann
967 Grant St.
Bulger PA 15019
724-796-3791
St. Columbkille
103 Church Rd
Imperial PA 15126
724-695-7325
St. Michael
97 Highland Ave
Avella PA 15312
724-587-3570
visit our parish website at grouping329.org
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Sunday Collections February 8/9�
Thank you for your continued generosity.�
St. Alphonsus� � �
Weekly � $ 2,769�
Monthly� $ 645�
PSP� � $ 25�
SVdP� � $ 260�
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St. Ann�
Weekly� $ 805 �
PSP� � $ 141�
Votives � $ 30�
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St. Michael� � �
Weekly � $ 1,059�
Monthly� $ 153�
PSP� � $ 232 �
St. Columbkille�
Weekly� $ 6,398�
Ash Wednes.� $ 20�
Maintenance� $ 278�
StAnthony/�
DePaul Sch� $ 80�
Valentine Bxs�$ 60 �
Rel. Retiremt� $ 25�
Sol. of Mary� $ 20 �
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Our Lady of Lourdes� �
Weekly� $ 2,589 �
Monthly� $ 398�
Cap’l Improv.�$ 294 �
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St. Patrick�
Weekly� $ 1,134�
Monthly� $ 141 �
Baptisms are celebrated by appointment. First-time parents
are asked to attend Pre-Baptism Class, open to parishioners
within our six-parish grouping. Contact Carmela Galloway
at 724-695-7325 or [email protected]
Next Baptism Class
Monday, March 9, 7:00 PM
St. Columbkille Rectory Classroom
Parish Membership
Anyone wishing to become a member of the parish may
register via parish website (grouping329.org) or by calling
one of the parish offices. Letters to serve as Confirmation
or Baptism Sponsor can be issued only to registered and
participating parishioners who meet sponsorship eligibility.
Holy Hours of Adoration
& Benediction
Our parish offers regular opportunities to adore our Lord in the
Blessed Sacrament
�� St. Alphonsus: 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds 7-8pm
�� St. Patrick: 2nd & 4th Weds 7-8pm
�� Our Lady of Lourdes: 1st Thurs 5:30-6:30pm
Matrimony
To schedule a wedding, please call one of our
parish offices at least 6 months in advance.
Rest in Peace
Dorselda Sember, St. Alphonsus
Frank Csuhta, Jr., St. Columbkille
August Monaco, St. Columbkille
Vincy F. Nencioni, St. Ann
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.
Bulletin Items
To submit bulletin items, please contact
Sharon Serratore at [email protected]
or 724-926-2984
Gracious and loving God, �
we understand that You call us to be stewards of Your
abundance, caretakers of all You have entrusted to us.
Help us always to use Your gifts wisely and teach us to
share them generously. May our faithful stewardship
bear witness to the love of Christ.�
Holy Hour
Of Adoration of
Our Lord Jesus
Christ
St. Alphonsus Church
Wednesday, February 19
7:00 PM
Annual Cemetery Clean up Notice�
In order to maintain the appearance of our parish
cemetery properties and ensure the safety of visi-
tors and employees, The Catholic Parish Cemeter-
ies Association will be conducting the “Annual
Cemetery Cleanup” during the month of March.
Please note that all Christmas items will be re-
moved from all of the graves during the cleanup.
Please remove any items you wish to keep prior to
March 1st. Thank you for your cooperation! It is
greatly appreciated!�
Congratulations to the Parents of
Elliana Jane Liwosz
who presented her for the
Sacrament of Baptism
on February 2, 2020.
Congratulations go to �
Audrey Flanagan�
Audrey received
highest honors for
this academic quarter
at Oakland Catholic High School. Terrific job
Audrey! Keep up the good work at school.�
Help us to grow the SVdP�
Would you like to put your Catholic faith in
practice? Do you feel a calling to help fellow
parishioners and neighbors in need? �
Are you
called to
serve as a
Vincentian? �
Vincentians are
men and women
who desire to
grow in their faith
by giving person�to�person service. They bring
Christ’s hope and love to those in material and
spiritual need. �
Our St. Vincent dePaul conference is expand-
ing beyond St. Alphonsus, where members
have been serving for years. As we become a
new parish, we hope to grow this ministry, to be
able to help more of our brothers & sisters in
need � but more Vincentians are needed. Are
you called to serve in your community? Come
and find out. Next meeting is�
Wednesday, February 19, 7PM
St. Alphonsus Parish Hall �
Questions? Call Sharon at 724�926�2984�
S A V E T H E D A T E � Saturday, March 14th�
FREE�half�day Conference 1:00pm to 6:00pm
on�Saturday, March 14th, 2020� �
Archangel Gabriel Parish, (Holy Trinity) Robinson Twp�
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Be strengthened with your Catholic brethren
with stirring talks & powerful workshops featur‐
ing Dave VanVickle:�
�� Spiritual Awakening & Forming Fellowship �
�� Exploring Fellowship �
�� Strengthening Fellowship �
�� Casting into the Deep for the Next �
� Generation (Young Adults)�
�� Going into the World & Make Disciples�
In addition to talks & workshops, the Sacrament
of Reconciliation will be available. The day ends
with Vigil Mass at 5 PM
Register at www.cmfpitt.org�
Communion to the Sick Training �
Recently we had a mandatory training for all
those who bring Communion to the Sick. For
those who missed the training, the materials
were recently mailed out. Once you’ve
received them, please listen to the recording of
the training at https://www. grouping329.org/
communion�to�the�sick�
Our new Parish Health Ministry has begun!
Recently four parishioners met to launch our
new parish health ministry. Among their many
ideas is to offer blood pressure checks after
Saturday and Sunday Masses � but more help is
needed! Members do not need to be a nurse or
medical professional to join. Please contact
Sharon Serratore if you feel called to help:
[email protected] or 724�926�2984.�
The next meeting is Thursday, February 20th
at 6:00pm in St. Alphonsus Parish Hall.�
Future events include visiting shut�ins and the
hospitalized, sponsoring health speakers, and
offering wellness programs. �
Luke 9:2 says “And He sent them to proclaim
the kingdom of God and heal the sick.”�
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LENT 2020 Schedule�
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+ Stations of the Cross +�
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Date � � � Church � � Time��
Friday, February 28 � St. Ann � � 4:00pm �
Friday, February 28� Our Lady of Lourdes �4:00pm �
Friday, February 28 � Our Lady of Lourdes �7:00pm �
Wednesday, March 4 �St. Michael � � 4:00pm�
Friday, March 6 � St. Ann � � 4:00pm �
Friday, March 6 � St. Alphonsus �� 4:00pm �
Friday, March 6 � St. Columbkille � 7:00pm �
Wednes, March 11� St. Michael � � 4:00pm �
Friday, March 13 � St. Ann � � 4:00pm �
Friday, March 13 � St. Patrick � � 4:00pm �
Friday, March 13 � St. Patrick � � 7:00pm �
Wednes, March 18 � St. Michael � � 4:00pm �
Friday, March 20 � St. Ann � � 4:00pm �
Friday, March 20 � St. Alphonsus �� 4:00pm �
Friday, March 20 � St. Columbkille � 7:00pm �
Wednes, March 25 � St. Michael � � 4:00pm �
Friday, March 27 � St. Ann � � 4:00pm �
Friday, March 27 � St. Patrick � � 4:00pm �
Friday, March 27 � St. Patrick � � 7:00pm �
Wednes, April 1 � St. Michael � � 4:00pm �
Friday, April 3 � St. Ann � � 4:00pm �
Friday, April 3 � St. Alphonsus �� 4:00pm �
Friday, April 3 � St. Alphonsus �� 7:00pm �
Wednes, April 8 � St. Michael � � 4:00pm��
ASH WEDNESDAY Schedule �
+ February 26, 2020 + �
6:45 am� St. Patrick�
8:00 am� St. Alphonsus�
8:00 am � St. Ann�
8:00 am� St. Columbkille�
8:30 am� Our Lady of Lourdes�
10:30 am� St. Michael�
11:00 am� St. Columbkille� Service only�
12 noon� St. Patrick� � Service only�
12 noon� Our Lady of Lourdes �Service only�
7:00 pm� St. Michael�
7:00 pm� St. Alphonsus�
7:00 pm� Our Lady of Lourdes�
7:15 pm� St. Columbkille� �
There will be no Evening Holy Hour on Ash Wednesday�
“ Learn Jesus, love Jesus and live Jesus . . .”�
A dear friend in the faith once shared with me her
practice of placing the holy cards of her beloved
departed ones into the pages of her cookbooks.
Puzzled by this, I asked why. She replied that she
used her cookbooks often, to try new recipes or
revisit family favorites. Finding the cards among
the pages served as a reminder to pray for her lost
loved ones. “It wouldn’t work putting them in my
Bible,” she added. “I don’t open that.” �
At every Mass in our six parishes we recite the
On Mission prayer. Staff and council members
pray this at the start of each meeting. The words
we all pray include the plea to God to “. . . Help
us to learn Jesus, to love Jesus and to live Jesus.” �
By now the prayer is well�known to us, but did
you ever notice the sequence of those words?
First, we pray to learn, then to love, then to live
Jesus. Did you ever wonder about that? Wouldn’t
the “love Jesus” part be at the end? After all, isn’t
that the most important thing � to love Jesus? �
A priest once challenged me that an authentic
love for Jesus must prompt a response on my
part. It compels an action, or a ‘living out’ of that
love. Think of Mother Teresa, now St. Teresa of
Kolkata. Her unquestioned love of Jesus was an
active one, lived in service to the poorest of the
poor. If we, like her have learned Jesus, and have
come to love Jesus, then it follows that we would
live Jesus. In fact, we couldn’t help but do so! �
This Lent, we’re encouraging all to learn Jesus a
little better through a parish bible study on the
Gospel of Mark. We will host a weekly session
for those who want to meet and discuss. Classes
will be Tuesdays at St. Columbkille. We will also
have an online version, with reflection and study
questions for those who wish to stay home. The
bulletin will have the same questions for those
who don’t use a computer. �
Scripture is the living Word of God. Divinely
inspired and co�authored by a human hand many
centuries ago, yet the reading and hearing of the
Word at your fingertips today is meant for you �
now, personally, powerfully. As you participate in
our scripture study on Mark, try this: open to the
page and place your hands on the Bible. Pray to
the Holy Spirit to help you understand what the
Lord wants to tell you. Pray too, that God’s Word
may take deep root in you. And begin. � �
Sharon Serratore, Pastoral Associate�
Join the parish Bible Study on The Gospel of Mark.
Beginner or scripture scholar � all are welcome �
In a small group . . . classes will meet on six
Tuesdays of Lent, (March 3, March 10, March 17,
March 23, March 30, April 7), 6:30pm to 8:00pm
at St. Columbkille Parish Hall. Contact Dave Keene
at�canmann74.com�or 412�855�0960 for info.��
. . . or online . . . readings and study questions will
be posted weekly at www.grouping329/bible�
study. Participants can email responses to share
with online parish community.�
. . . in the bulletin . . . readings and questions will
be listed each week in the bulletin.���
There's no cost, and no materials but your Bible.
Join for one class, all six, or online or the bulletin!
This Lent we have �
The Word Among Us �
booklets to help us grow
in faith and knowledge
of Jesus and Scripture.�
Each edi�on contains:�
� Daily Scripture Readings�
� Daily Medita�ons�
� Featured Ar�cles on �
Lent and the saints�
Pick one up next me
you are in church! �
Our parish is enrolled in FORMED!
(What is FORMED????)
FORMED is a Catholic website containing
thousands of high quality movies, study-based
programs, children’s content, books and more!
FORMED can be used for parish programs or
for use at home by individuals and families.
Want to watch a movie this weekend? Check out the titles at FORMED! There is no cost to parishioners to access
the programming and it’s easy to start. Just follow these instructions:
1. Go to signup.formed.org 3. Select “I belong to a Parish or Organization”
2. Find our parish by name (grouping329, no space) 4. Register your name, email address and you’re in!
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Lenten Gospel Reflections from Bishop Barron�
“ I love seeing the Bishop’s message every morning. The
daily readings are readily available within the email and
Bishop Barron’s reflection is always insightful and easy to
understand. Spending a few minutes with scripture is a
great way to start the day.” �
� � St. Columbkille Parishioner Annette Rimer�
Would you like to receive daily Gospel reflections in your
inbox each morning? Go to lentreflections.com and follow
the easy prompts.�
Next Steps in Selecting a New Name for our Parish�
Thanks to all those who submitted suggestions for the name of our new parish. From the initial
list of 15, the list has been narrowed down to five. We are now asking for parishioners to vote on
their favorite name. Listed below are the five names in alphabetical order and the rationale behind
them:�
� � � � Name�� � � Rationale�
� 1. Jesus Light of Light � Jesus is our light to lead us in a dark world�
� 2. Our Lady of Guadalupe� Powerful title of Mary for conversion and for our times�
� 3. St. Brendan� � � Patron of travelers who traveled across the Atlantic�
� 4. St. Christopher� � Patron of travelers; reflects the roads and trails in our area�
� 5. St. Isidore� � � Patron saint of farmers and rural communities�
Guidelines for voting:�
�� Please select only one name, one vote per parish parishioner or parish family. Please include
your name (or family name), and an email address or street address on the submission form. �
�� All votes must be received by March 1 to allow time for tallying before sending to the diocese. �
�� Votes may be submitted in a number of ways: you can drop this in the collection basket, mail
the completed form below, (or in a separate note), or you can submit your choice online via
our parish website. This page can be found at grouping329.org/new�name. Mailed submissions
can be sent to �
Sharon Serratore, St. Alphonsus Church, 219 W. Lincoln Ave, McDonald PA 15057.�
Grouping 329 Name Submission Form�
What name do you select? ____________________________________________�
What is your name and address? _______________________________________ �
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PARISH ASSEMBLIES � MARCH 8, 2020�
As we move forward to merge our six into a single parish family in July 2020, our clergy, staff
and parish leadership are making many prepara�ons. One of the cri�cal steps is to share about
the vision of our future. To do this, Fr. Harry and Fr. Zach, along with the Joint Pastoral/Finance
Council will host two Parish Assemblies on Sunday, March 8: �
� � � Sunday, March 8: St. Columbkille at 1:00pm�
� � � Sunday, March 8: St. Alphonsus at 6:30pm�
Among the topics will be finances, the merger �meline, the new parish name, and also the
opportunity for ques�ons. Each assembly will be one hour with a power point presenta�on
followed by Q & A. Please join us for one of the sessions to get your ques�ons answered
and hear correct informa�on. �
MERGER NEWS: PARISH ASSEMBLIES & OUR NEW NAME
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BAPTISM CLASS�
Monday, March 9 · 7:00pm �
St. Columbkille Rectory Classroom�
Class is open to parishioners in our six�
parish grouping who are having their first
child bap�zed. You must register ahead
of �me if you wish to a�end. Please con-
tact Carmela Galloway at stcolumbkille-
[email protected] or 724�695�7325�
St. Columbkille’s first Fish Fry will be held on Friday, February 28th. Volunteers are
welcome, needed, appreciated! Please contact Bill Long at (724)�695�8224 or
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The first Our Lady of Lourdes Fish Fry will be held on Ash Wednesday, February 26th
from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We are working hard to make them as successful as in past years.
This is by far our largest fundraiser and requires a lot of help. We thank everyone who has
already signed up to work, but we still need
additional help. There is a sign up board in the
back of the church, so if you can lend a hand
Ash Wednesday or any Friday during Lent
please put your name on it. We are also looking
for donations of baskets for the Chinese Auction
and pop, water, paper towels and 6 inch
Styrofoam dessert plates. Desserts are also
needed on the days of the fish fries. �
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St. Alphonsus Fish Fry: There will be a
meeting of the St. Alphonsus Fish Fry Committee on Monday, February 17th at 6:30PM in the
Church Social Hall. Anyone interested in volunteering their time and talent with this year’s
Fish Fry is welcome and encouraged to attend. This year’s St. Alphonsus Fish Fry is the same
as in the past, Ash Wednesday and the first Friday of Lent only. Please come and enjoy
serving our church with us. Any questions, please call Jack Rosati 412�303�8786.�
ATTENTION YOUTH GROUP:
Our next get-together is next Sunday February 23 at
Our Lady of Lourdes Rectory Classroom
from 6pm to 8pm
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School�
Now Accepting Mid�Year and Fall 2020 Transfers�
OLSH accepts transfer students to grades 9, 10 and 11 who are seeking
an alternative to their current school or environment. OLSH is an inde-
pendent Catholic high school & ministry of the Felician Sisters, and is
excited to offer a broad range of classes, activities, and value�based ser-
vice opportunities to its students. If you have a high school student who
desires an academically�focused and nurturing school environment
and would benefit from a transfer this year or next, contact the Admis-
sions Office at 412�262�3300.�
UPCOMING EVENTS at OLSH�
OLSH Character Breakfast with the Cast of Seussical!�
Join us for a green eggs and ham breakfast, a celebration of Dr. Seuss’
birthday, activities, and a Story Walk with the characters from the up-
coming OLSH Spring Musical Seussical the Musical! Adults are $10,
children 7 & under are $5. Reservations are limited; please contact Mrs.
Renee Komoroski for tickets at (412) 608�6084.�
Our Lady of Lourdes is selling "Hop
Into Spring" Gift Card raffle tick-
ets.�You can win thirty $25 Gift Cards to
a wide variety of merchants and restau-
rants.� For a $5 donation you get two
numbers. The winning number will be
the Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 PA
7:00 PM 3 digit lottery 1st number drawn
(no wild ball).� For tickets contact
Marybeth Monseau or Melinda
Lee.� Tickets will also be sold at OLOL
after Masses and at our fish fries. Only
500 tickets sold, so get yours before we
sell out. We appreciate your support! �
Lifeline of Southwest Pennsylvania sends thanks to
our generous parishioners who a�end St. Michael
Church. Many baby items were collected during the
Advent season and Lifeline recently sent a note of
gra tude for helping to con nue their ministry to
those who have chosen life for their babies. �
Sunday, March 29, 2020 is the 138th Anniversary of
the founding of the Knights of Columbus. To celebrate
this event, the Knights of Columbus Council #3440
will hold a Founders Day Breakfast fundraiser for
Special Olympics in our pavilion hall in Burgettstown,
PA, across from the football stadium, 10AM � 1PM.
Donations of any size are welcome. Interested in join-
ing Knights Council #3440? Contact Christopher Scott
at 724�356�6253 or at�[email protected]. �
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Liturgy Schedule / Mass Intentions�
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Saturday, February 15�� Vigil for Sunday�
4:00 pm� St. Alphonsus� � Michael Lauff (Grace Burton)�
4:00 pm� St. Michael� � Joseph “Smokey” Yamber (Jessica Dennis)� � �
5:00 pm� Our Lady of Lourdes� Michael Yanosky (Rich & Kathy Porchiran)� � �
6:30 pm� St. Columbkille�� Living & Deceased of Christian Mothers Guild (CM/G)�
Sunday, February 16� � Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time �
8:00 am � St. Columbkille�� Bro. Matthew Krawchyk (CM/G)�
8:30 am�� St. Alphonsus� � Daniel Rich� �
9:00 am�� St. Ann�� � Sophia Wallace (Robin & Choir Ministry)� � � � �
9:00 am�� Our Lady of Lourdes� Marlene Krynak (Family)� �
10:30 am � St. Patrick� � Sophia Skoff (Rudy Pleskovich & Donna Dickson)� � �
11:00 am� St. Columbkille�� Genevieve Stein (Bob & Erin Davoli Family)� �
11:00 am� St. Michael� � Bruna Bettinazzi (Will & Donna Bogar)�
Monday, February 17� � The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order�
8:00 am�� St. Alphonsus� � Merle & Martha Liggitt (Eugene Baldigowski)� �
8:00 am�� St. Columbkille � Esther Pizzuti Engel (Lois Burke)� � �
Tuesday, February 18�
8:00 am� St. Patrick� � Pat & Pauline Meehan (Judy Schons)� � � �
8:30 am� St. Michael� � Frank Rotunda (Frank Muzzopappa)� � �
Wednesday, February 19� � � � � �
8:30 am � Our Lady of Lourdes� Kathy McBee (Ray & Eileen Daniels)� � � � � �
7:15 pm � St. Columbkille�� For Our Parish Family�
Thursday, February 20�
8:00 am�� St. Patrick � � Carole Wieland (Fr. Ben Vaghetto & Dr. Sandy Vaghetto)�
6:30 pm� Our Lady of Lourdes� Doris McGraw (Jim & Marie Fazalare)� � �
Friday, February 21� � St. Peter Damian, Bishop & Doctor of the Church� �
8:00 am�� St. Alphonsus� � Diane Daniels (Aunt Helen & Uncle Rich)� �
8:00 am�� St. Ann�� � Rose Stiegel (Linda Chaney & Craig)� �
Saturday, February 22�� Vigil for Sunday�
4:00 pm� St. Alphonsus� � Albert W. Fages (Ray & Judy Kargle)�
4:00 pm� St. Michael� � Mercedes Vaira (Joe & Rosemary Wolf)�� � �
5:00 pm� Our Lady of Lourdes� Andrew Sedlak (Mr. & Mrs. Richard Porchiran)� � �
6:30 pm� St. Columbkille�� Alice Bolind (Robin & Glenn)� � � � �
Sunday, February 23� � Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time�
8:00 am�� St. Columbkille�� Eleanor Seibel (John & Sheila Horvath)�
8:30 am�� St. Alphonsus� � St. Alphonsus Parish (Grace)� �
9:00 am�� St. Ann�� � Joseph Puskarich, Jr. (Joe & Sara)� � � � �
9:00 am�� Our Lady of Lourdes� Mildred Kubacki (LaVerne Johnson)� �
10:30 am� St. Patrick� � Pauline Meehan (Pam White)� � �
11:00 am� St. Columbkille�� Lonnie Campbell (Family & Friends)� � � �
11:00 am� St. Michael� � Harold Stritzinger (John & Dorothy Chechuck)� �
Readings for Sunday Mass
February 16, 2020 February 23, 2020
Reading 1 Sirach 15:15-20 Reading 1 Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18
Reading 2 1st Corinthians 2:6-10 Reading 2 1st Corinthians 3:16-23
Gospel Matthew 5:17-37 Gospel Matthew 5:38-48
Please be aware that scammers are emailing and tex�ng parishioners, claiming to be their
pastor and asking for gi2 cards. If you receive an email or text from one who claims to be
your priest, asking for gi2 cards or money: DO NOT RESPOND. Do not click on anything in the
email. Call the parish office immediately to report it. Anyone who has given money or gi2
cards in response to such a request should call the police. Your clergy will never make an
urgent request for money or gi2 cards via email or text. If you wonder whether a parish re-
quest for giving is legi�mate, call your parish office to ask.�
St. Alphonsus
Office Hours:
Mon & Weds 8AM-12PM
219 W Lincoln Ave
McDonald PA 15057
Tel: 724-926-2984 Email:
Faith Formation: 412-874-5092
St. Ann
Office Hours:
Tues & Weds 10AM-3PM
967 Grant St
Bulger PA 15019
Tel: 724-796-3791 Email:
Faith Formation: 412-443-2391
St. Michael
Office Hours:
Tues & Thurs 8AM--3PM
97 Highland Ave
Avella PA 15312
Tel: 724-587-3570
Email: [email protected]
Faith Formation: 724-587-3570
Our Lady of Lourdes
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM
1109 Main St
Burgettstown PA 15021
Tel: 724-947-3363
Email: [email protected]
Faith Formation: 724-947-2743
St. Patrick
Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs 8AM-1PM
7322 Noblestown Rd
Oakdale PA 15071
Tel: 724-693-9260
Email: [email protected]
Faith Formation: 412-327-5822
Catholic Community of Avella, Bulger, Burgettstown, Imperial, McDonald, Oakdale
Administrator Rev. Harry Bielewicz 724-695-7325 [email protected]
Parochial Vicar Rev. Zachary Galiyas 724-947-3363 [email protected]
In Residence Rev. James McDonough, JCL, STL & Rev. Benedetto P. Vaghetto, VJ, JCL
Pastoral Associate Sharon Serratore 724-926-2984 [email protected]
Parish Website grouping329.org
PENNSYLVANIA CHILD LINE: 1-800-932-0313
DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR
OFFICE: (412)456-3093 HOTLINE: 1-888-808-1235
CALL 911 immediately if a child is in danger.
St. Columbkille
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 9AM– 4PM
103 Church Rd
Imperial PA 15126
Tel: 724-695-7325 Email:
Faith Formation: 412-724-695-2146
Does your ministry have an upcoming event or news to share? Let
us know! Contact Sharon Serratore, Pastoral Associate for our six,
so that it can be shared with our entire parish family. Email news
and photos to [email protected], or call 724-926-2984.
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LEE & MARTIN FUNERAL HOME Charles J. Dougherty, Supervisor 73 Highland Avenue • Burgettstown, PA • 724-947-9518 Ashley Miller Dougherty, Funeral Director
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FAMCAREPHARMACY
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Driveway Sealing • Concrete Work • Bobcat Service & MORE
Jerome A. Stefkovich Owner / Supervisor / Lifelong Parishioner
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364 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald724-926-9256
Professional Chimney Sweeps Wood Stoves ~ Fireplaces Repairs • Repointing • Rebuilding Relining • Capping • Animal Removal
John M. Baker - Parishioner(724) 356-2551
9 Walnut Rd., McDonald, PA 15057CERTIFIED-INSURED
West Hills Law412-329-6959
Attorney Aaron M. Tomczak
• DUI • Personal Injury • Estate Planning • Estate Administration
5021 Noblestown Rd. Oakdale, PA
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FROM PAINT TO CHAINSAWS, RAGAN’S HAS WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT!
1569 Smith Township State Rd., Atlasburg, PA 15004
F. Jay Nation, Jr. • Owner/Supervisor Parishioner • Heath J. Graff
724-926-2300
HEATING & AIRCONDITIONING
www.colemanmitchell.com
S & H C O N S T R U C T I O NCommercial / Residential
Home Restoration SpecialistTed Swoger, Owner
130 E. O’Hara St. • McDonald(724) 926-2005
Electrical ServicesREGISTERED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORwww.countylineelectrical.comFULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATESMichael J. Martinick, President
412-997-4303
Hartman Flower & Gift Shoppe 1529 Main Street Burgettstown, PA 15021 Telephone 724-947-5407 or 724-947-3210
Betty Hartman50 Years of Service
Burgettstown Auto PartsMcDonald Auto Supply
Weirton NAPAAll stores owned & operAted by the pAvAn FAmily
Louis T. Ursitz
Established in 1974
Residential & CommercialFree Estimates/Fully Insured
PA: 002536
Heating & Air Conditioning
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