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Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil
4:00PM ................. St. John Fisher Church
5:30PM ....................... St. Colman Church
Sunday 9:00AM.........St. Jude the Apostle Church
10:00AM..................... St. Colman Church
11:30AM............... St. John Fisher Church
5:30PM ....................... St. Colman Church
Weekday Mass Schedule Monday and Tuesday
8:00AM....................... St. Colman Church
Wednesday and Thursday 8:00AM................. St. John Fisher Church
Friday 8:00AM.........St. Jude the Apostle Church
Confession Schedule Also upon request or appointment
Monday 7:30-8:00PM…….……...St. Maurice Church
Wednesday 8:30–9:00AM……….St. John Fisher Church
Saturday 12:00–1:00PM……….....St. Colman Church
Word of God Church
Bulletin Deadline All bulletin articles must be submitted in
writing or by email to
stjudetheapostle@verizon.net
by 10:00 am on Monday.
January 12, 2020 Baptism of the Lord
Father Frank D. Almade, Administrator
Father Martin F. Barkin, Senior Parochial Vicar
Father Albert J. Semler, Senior Parochial Vicar
Father Jeremy J. Mohler, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Joseph M. Dougherty
Deacon Keith G. Kondrich
Deacon Herb E. Riley, Pastoral Associate
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Jude the Apostle St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Colman
100 Tri-Boro Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
St. Jude the Apostle St. John Fisher
33 Lewin Lane
Churchill, PA 15235
Sacraments:
Baptism Prior to having your child baptized,
both parents must attend a pre-
baptismal seminar. Please contact
the parish in which the child is to be
baptized.
Penance
Monday: 7:30-8:00 PM
St. Maurice Church
Wednesday: 8:30–9:00 AM
St. John Fisher Church
Saturday: 12:00–1:00 PM
St. Colman Church
Word of God Church
Marriage By appointment. Anyone who
wishes to marry should contact the
pastor at least six months prior to
the desired date.
Anointing of the Sick Available for those who are
chronically ill. Please contact the
parish in which the person is a
member.
RCIA (Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults)
This is the process to become
Catholic or for Catholics to receive
the rest of their Sacraments of
Initiation. Please call (412) 271-
0809 for more information.
Holy Communion
for Shut-Ins
Please contact the parish in
which the person is a member.
Father Frank D. Almade, Administrator
Father Martin F. Barkin, Senior Parochial Vicar
Father Albert J. Semler, Senior Parochial Vicar
Father Jeremy J. Mohler, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Joseph M. Dougherty
Deacon Keith G. Kondrich
Deacon Herb E. Riley, Pastoral Associate
Staff and Contacts
St. Colman Church
100 Tri-Boro Avenue • Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966
Church Office 412-823-2564
Fax 412-823-6350
Email stcolman@verizon.net
Mike Krygowski Safe Environment Coordinator
St. John Fisher Church
33 Lewin Lane • Churchill, PA 15235
Church Office 412.241-4722
Fax 412.241-4653
Email st_john_fisher@comcast.net
Jon Zellhart Music Director
St. Jude the Apostle Church
405 Westinghouse Avenue • Wilmerding, PA 15148
Church Office 412-823-8390
Fax 412-823-8399
Email stjudetheapostle@verizon.net
www.catholicwestinghousevalley.org
New Parishioners are most
welcome! Please call the office of
the church you would like to join.
We will be happy to assist you!
A great tradition of Catholic education that lasts a lifetime!
East Catholic School, 2001 Ardmore Blvd., Forest Hills, PA 15221
Mr. David Barr, Principal
(412) 351-5403
Safe Environment...It is the policy of the Diocese that all volunteers must
complete the Safe Environment process before beginning a ministry or activity
in any Parish. Please contact Mike Krygowski, our Safe Environment
Coordinator at (412) 241-4722.
Diocese of Pittsburgh Crisis Hotline: 1-888-808-1235
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: 412-456-3093 (Office)
PA Child Line: 1-800-932-0313
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Odds and ends from here and there…
CHRISTMAS THANKS. Even though
the Christmas music is long gone from the radio,
and most homes have taken down their outdoor
lighting, it’s still appropriate on this feast of the
baptism of the Lord Jesus to offer thanks. A big
thank you to all the music ministers, eucharistic
ministers, lectors, sacristans, servers, ushers and church
decorators for their hard work in making our Christmas
liturgies beautiful and prayerful. All seven parishes had
lovely music and many people to worship and celebrate the
birth of our Savior. Your energy and creativity are much
appreciated.
Thanks also to all families who donated to the
Christmas flower funds for each parish. Your loved ones
were in my mind and heart and prayers during this Christmas
season.
RECOGNITION. Congratulations to Deacon Herb
Riley, whose column describing his missionary trip to
Mexico in October, first published in our bulletin, was
reprinted in last week’s Pittsburgh Catholic. It’s appropriate
to recognize the work of all missionaries at any time during
the year. In the Christmas stories we heard how the shepherd
and the magi proclaimed their adoration of the Christ Child,
and shared that Good News with all who hear. The shepherd
and the magi were unlikely, but joyful, missionaries. All of
us can be missionaries, even without travelling to foreign
countries.
ENVELOPES. We are continuing to use different
envelope companies for the various parishes. But as we
move toward one parish, we’ll be changing over to one
envelope company, with the same second collections and
envelopes in each church. For example, some of the packets
have a “monthly offering.” This is an additional opportunity
to give to your parish, and not meant to take away from your
weekly giving, which is the backbone of our Offertory
collections. In a couple of weeks I’ll offer some thoughts
about Catholic stewardship and “how much to give your
church.”
BULLETINS. Many parishioners travel, for
vacation or business or visiting family. When you do, be
sure to attend Sunday Mass. A very helpful resource for
finding a Catholic church is the website
www.masstimes.org . All you do is input the name of the
town (or zip code) of where you are, and it will tell you the
names, addresses and times of Masses for the nearest
Catholic churches, in the U.S. or Canada.
When you do go away, I would appreciate it if you
bring back a bulletin from the parish you visit for me to see.
I enjoy reading about the activities of parishes from near or
far. You can drop off bulletins at the parish office, or put
them in an envelope and place it in the Sunday collection
basket. Thanks in advance for these parish bulletins.
RUMOR CONTROL. From time to time I get the
question, when are we going to close churches? Well, I don’t
know. The On Mission for the Church Alive pastoral
planning process has a clear order: first, become one parish;
second, analyze publicly the needs of the new parish
(numbers of people and organizations, size and shape of
buildings, circumstances of the various communities); third,
then look to see if the parish should consider closing and/or
selling one or several church buildings. All three stages
involve much public consultation with the clergy team, parish
staff, Pastoral and Finance Council members, and the
parishioners.
Right now, we are only moving through stage one.
We are preparing to become one parish on July 1, 2020.
There will be several “parish assembly” meetings later in the
spring to prepare for this coming together of our parishes.
Only after this is accomplished will we move to the second
stage. We are nowhere near considering closing any church
in our grouping. If you hear this rumor, shut it down by
telling anyone that you heard it from the horse’s mouth
(mine) that it is not true.
PRAYING FOR OUR BELOVED DEAD. Many
have noticed that we are including the names of every person
buried from our parishes in the prayers of the faithful at all
Sunday Masses. Sometimes this is a listing of six, eight or
ten names! We are “older parishes” and it is characteristic of
our grouping that we have many funerals (over 300 Masses
and blessing services during the past 12 months). Pray for
our beloved deceased parishioners each and every week when
you come to Mass.
COUNTING NOSES. I ask that all the ushers in
every church continue to count the number of participants at
all Saturday night and Sunday Masses. This data will help us
assess our needs. Keep on counting!
LENT IS COMING. It’s not too soon to think
about the seasons of Lent and Easter. This year Ash
Wednesday is February 26. Palm Sunday is April 5. Easter
Sunday is April 12. Pentecost Sunday is May 31. Look for
our Lenten and Easter schedules soon in this bulletin.
Faithful Chronicles
By Father Frank D. Almade
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Mass Intentions Date Time Location Intention Offered By
Sat. January 11 Vigil Mass
4:00 PM St. John Fisher The Living & Deceased Members of our Parishes
4:00 PM St. Maurice †Robert J. Belavic, Sr. Marc & Cheryl Kosko
5:30 PM St. Colman †Tom Sieber Family
5:30 PM Madonna del Castello 1) For the People of our Parishes
2) †Rosella Pfoff 2) Bill Pfoff
Sunday, January 12
Baptism of the Lord
8:00 AM Good Shepherd †Helen McDonell Annie Divito
9:00 AM St. Jude the Apostle For our Parish Families
9:00 AM Word of God †Timothy Wisniewski Wisniewski Family
10:00 AM St. Colman 1) †Samuel Garofolo
2) †Mrs. James Currie
1) Debbie
2) Children & Grandchildren
10:00 AM St. Maurice †Ann Marie Darby Sharon Darby
11:00 AM Sacred Heart †Joseph Marbella Mother
11:30 AM St. John Fisher 1) †Dorothy Lane
2) †Frank Payne
1) Sue & Paul Caple
2) Family
5:30 PM St. Colman All Living & Deceased of our Parishes
Mon. Jan. 13 Weekday
8:00 AM St. Colman †Sister Suzanne Watson Betty & Joe Dombrosky &
Children
7:00 PM St. Maurice †Ron Bentz Ladies of Charity
Tues. Jan. 14
Weekday
7:00 AM Sacred Heart †Rosemarie Friel & Family Niece, Rose
8:00 AM St. Colman
9:00 AM Madonna del Castello †Irene & Andrew Petach and
Sam & Sara Maksimchuk Sam & Theresa Maksimchuk
Wed. Jan. 15 Weekday
8:00 AM St. John Fisher †Susan O’Donnell Daughter
9:00 AM Sacred Heart †Dorothy Webb Woodland Hills Cafeteria Ladies
Thurs. Jan. 16 Weekday
7:00 AM Sacred Heart †Thomas “Red” McDonough &
Margaret McDonough Family
8:00 AM St. John Fisher 1) †Mary & Al Indino
2) †Margaret Conley
9:00 AM Word of God †John R. Brown Catholic Alumni Club of Pgh.
Fri. Jan. 17 St. Anthony, Abbot
8:00 AM St. Jude the Apostle †Dominic & Anthony Parisi Clara Parisi
9:00 AM St. Maurice (ECS) †MaKhew Clark Anna Marie Rhengrove, Rachel,
Jordan, Matthew & Maura
Sat. Jan. 18
Vigil Mass
4:00 PM St. John Fisher †Anna Marie Solomond
4:00 PM St. Maurice †Frank Bruno Wife, Patricia
5:30 PM St. Colman †Anna Milosvich Daughters & Sons
5:30 PM Madonna del Castello 1) †Fred, Lydia, Thomas & Dino Voelker
2) †Elizabeth Ann Ketrow
1) Andrea & Scott Punturi
2) Gingerich & Yazvac Families
Sunday, January 19
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM Good Shepherd †Viola Case Chris Kosentos
9:00 AM St. Jude the Apostle †Helen Wegrzynek Judy & Bill Speedy
9:00 AM Word of God †Joann Nied Joseph Donardo
10:00 AM St. Colman 1) †Carolyn Clugston
2) †Jack Duch
1) Family
2) Julie Duch & Family
10:00 AM St. Maurice †Elizabeth Shevlin Susan Barthelmes
11:00 AM Sacred Heart †Joe Miele Ross & Maureen Cioppa
11:30 AM St. John Fisher †Kathy Cassella Ruth Sutherland
5:30 PM St. Colman †Joseph McAndrew
All Living & Deceased of our Parishes
McAndrew Children
1) Arlene & George Abram
2) Cerni Family
Elvera & Helen
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Ministry Schedule
DATE TIME LOCATION ALTAR SERVERS LECTORS EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS GREETERS
4:00 PM St. John
Fisher
Benjamin, James &
Kate Giannetta
Barbara
Furmanchik
Barb Furmanchik,
Richard McKenna,
Judy Vaglia, Anne
Wuenschel
B. Cortese, Richard
& Rita Danchik,
R. Logan, G. Miller,
J. Pratko
5:30 PM St. Colman Volunteer Karen Lindow
Joe Kopper, Arlene
Gross, Nancy
Brush, Bill Stanonik
Volunteers
Sunday,
January 19
Second Sunday
in Ordinary
Time
9:00 AM St. Jude the
Apostle Cara Aliberti Justine Conwell
Elaine Giles (H),
Mila Rothrauff
(PB), Donna Egan
(PB)
Volunteers
10:00 AM St. Colman Tina Wos Wanda Melocchi
Mary Jo Meyer,
Renae Brinza,
Helen Wilson, Julie
McDermott
Volunteers
11:30 AM St. John
Fisher
Cameron May,
Nathan Scherer Theresa Pellegrino
Marc Cassella, Dan
Oddo, Mark
Seifert, Ruth
Sutherland
J. Hood, E.
Leonette, R. Lydic,
B. Pantlik, C. Miller,
J. Oddo
5:30 PM St. Colman Volunteer Tina Kuniak Pauline Schoffstall,
Christine Stinson Volunteers
January 18
Saturday Vigil
HOLY HOUR EXPOSITON AT ST. COLMAN There will be a Holy Hour with Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament on Tuesday, January 28 from 6:30—7:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to worship in a prayerful, reflective manner in the
special presence of the Eucharist. Consider spending some quality time in prayerful,
spiritual reading or just meditating on God’s love and continuing presence in your life.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Sharon Capo, Anthony Destro, Brian Fitchwell,
Peggy Frank, Mary Franzetta, Leonard Liscio,
Margaret Magliochette, Margaret Russo and
Walter Spielman, who recently passed to the
Lord. May their souls rest in peace. Amen.
Thoughts to Reflect On and Share:
“John, in his humble reluctance, baptized the Son of God. That same God calls each of us,
in our own humility, to bring His peace and justice to one another.”
You can Follow Deacon Herb on Facebook.
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BAPTISM SEMINAR
The monthly baptism seminar will be held on the first Sunday of
the month at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Maurice Parish Center. All
parents planning a baptism must attend a seminar prior to the
baptism. Pre-registration is required; call the Parish Center
Office at 412-271-0809 to register.
January 12, 2020 • Baptism of the Lord Page 6
Offertory Collections
Christmas Offering Good Shepherd……………………….$6,557.00
Madonna del Castello….………….$2,393.00
St. Colman…………………………..….$9,014.00
St. John Fisher…………………………$5,970.00
St. Jude the Apostle……………..…$2,315.00
St. Maurice………………….………..$11,844.00
Word of God…………………….…….$8,687.00
Christmas Charities Good Shepherd……………………….$1,773.00
Madonna del Castello………………..$548.00
St. Colman……………………………….$1,689.00
St. John Fisher………………………...$1,882.00
St. Jude the Apostle…………………...$736.00
St. Maurice…………………….……….$2,619.00
Word of God……………………………$2,448.00
St. Colman Offertory (12/29/19)…………….…$5,816.00
Offertory envelopes used……………….…169
Monthly………………………………….$1,690.00
Offertory (1/5/20)…………………..$7,914.00
Offertory envelopes used………………...306
Monthly……………………………….…$1,450.00
Solemnity of Mary……………………..$683.00
Initial Offering…………………………...$588.00
St. John Fisher Offertory (12/29/19)……………...$4,681.00
Offertory envelopes used..….……....…..142
Offertory (1/5/20)…………………..$6,089.00
Offertory envelopes used………………….205
Solemnity of Mary…………………..$1,626.00
Initial Offering………………………...$1,010.00
St. Jude the Apostle Offertory (12/29/19)….....………....$866.00
Offertory envelopes used….………….......52
Offertory (1/5/20)………………..…$1,109.00
Offertory envelopes used…………...……..47
Solemnity of Mary……………………..$409.00
Initial Offering……………………...……$142.00
Thank you for your
continued generosity!
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: meets the first Thursday of the month at
6:30 pm in the St. Maurice Parish Center Lawrence Room. This group,
facilitated by Jill (Henkel) Kazour, Professional Counselor, is open to
anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one.
Parish News
DEEP GROUP MEETINGS
The DEEP group with Father Mohler will continue to meet on Mondays twice a
month at 6:00 pm in the St. Maurice chapel as we strive to grow deeper in our
faith through Discipleship, Evangelization, Eucharist and Prayer. Our upcom-
ing meetings will include watching videos and having a discussion from the
series “Restored: Stories of Encounter” about ordinary people whose lives
have been radically moved by Jesus Christ to serve others in bringing Christ’s
light to dark and lonely places. Upcoming meeting dates: Jan. 13, Jan. 27,
Feb. 10 & Feb. 24. Questions or comments can be directed to Father Mohler
at frmohler@outlook.com or 412-271-5666.
The Diocese of Pittsburgh is home to two nationally recognized
educational programs for children with special needs: St. Anthony School
Programs and DePaul School for Hearing and Speech (formerly known as
The DePaul Institute). A special collection to benefit these two
organizations will take place the weekend of January 18-19, 2020 at all
Masses at each parish. St. Anthony School Programs provides an inclusive
education to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, or
other Intellectual Disabilities in five elementary/intermediate classrooms,
secondary classrooms and one post-secondary program at Duquesne
University. DePaul School for Hearing and Speech provides Listening and
Spoken Language (LSL) education to children who are deaf or hard of
hearing. Without the use of sign language, DePaul students learn to listen
and speak and successfully transition to their neighborhood schools
alongside their peers with typical hearing. Your donation will help St.
Anthony School Programs and DePaul School for Hearing and Speech to
further their goals of providing quality educational programs and services
to their students. Your support is critical. Your generosity will help these
organizations forever improve the lives of their students and families.
God is Calling! Will You Answer? Discovering Christ...Join us starting in February 2020
Have you noticed the simple, intriguing notes in the
bulletins over the past few weeks? One of our notes
was, "Life is a journey. Where are you headed?"
These notes were all placed to peak your interest
and entice you to find out more about your faith and
your personal relationship with Christ. Our grouping
has embarked on a wonderful journey of faith and
we'd like you all to be a part of it! We will be
bringing ChristLIfe, a dynamic, Catholic,
evangelical interactive series to our grouping
starting in February 2020! ChristLife was designed
for participants to refocus their faith life and gain a
deeper, closer and more personal relationship with
God. Over seven weeks, we hope to help our
participants to learn to love God, our neighbor and
ourselves in a whole new way! Please continue to
read the bulletin for more information on how YOU
can take part in this transformative series, too! God
wants you to join us.... please listen to His call!
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SOUP SALE AT ST. COLMAN CHURCH
Our “Soup Sale” continues at St. Colman Church on
Sunday, January 25, following the 10:00 am Mass in
the vestibule of the church. This month we will feature
delicious chicken soup with homemade noodles made
by a group of women from the church. $4.00 a quart
and all proceeds go to the Little Sisters of the Poor.
What a great way to support the Little Sisters!
GENTLE YOGA CLASSES for those in grief. First and third
Friday of every month from Noon-1:00 p.m. Second and
fourth Friday of every month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Beginning
in January, the location will be St. John Fisher Church,
Beaufort Hall. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by
Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home. For more information
contact Connie Tinsley at (412) 443-4837 or
Connie@StayFitWithConnie.com.
MARCH FOR LIFE BUS: Join us on Friday, January 24th
as
we joyfully and prayerfully march for life in Washington,
D.C. The motor coach will leave St. Therese of Lisieux
Parish (1 St. Therese Ct., Munhall) at 6:00 a.m. and should
return around 10:00 p.m. Boxed breakfast provided.
Suggested contribution of $50 or pay what you can.
Checks payable to “K of C Homestead #2201.” Drop in
collection basket in an envelope marked “March for Life”
or mail/deliver to the Word of God Parish Office by noon
on Monday, January 20th
. Reservations and questions,
contact Deacon Ron, 412-241-1372. Be a voice for those
who have none in a unique experience you will never
forget.
PLEASE DONATE TO MEALS ON WHEELS
It is St. Jude’s turn to donate desserts to
the North Versailles Meals on Wheels (the
Linway Presbyterian Church). Any baked
items such as pound cakes, brownies or
already packaged Little Debbie cakes and cookies, angel
food cake for diabetics, fruit, baked cakes with non sticky
icing, please. There is a box marked “Meals on Wheels” in
the front vestibule. We appreciate any donation of
baked goods at this time. Thank you!
EIGHT GREAT CHURCHES OF THE
EAST T-SHIRT
The T-Shirt you see is the one worn by
all of our parishioners who
participated with us in the Amen to
Action program on the day after
Thanksgiving (including Fr. Almade).
We literally had people from other
churches and areas ask if they could
buy one. We thought some of you
might like to have one as well as it represents all eight of
our beautiful churches (keep in mind, it will soon be a
collector’s item!) If you would, we will place another
order if we have enough interest. Please call Natalie at
412-823-2564 to place your order(s). Please be sure to
provide the size you would like, and make your $12.00
check payable to St. Colman Parish.
THANK YOU to the four gentlemen who volunteered to
change the light bulbs in St. Jude church: Ben Gusty,
Tom Liput, Pat Minnaji and Greg Rymarowicz!
ST. JOHN FISHER CHARITY FUND
Parishioners are invited to express their sympathy to the
family of a deceased person by making a donation to the
St. John Fisher Charity Fund in memory of their loved one.
This memorial donation is acknowledged to the family, to
the donor, and is published in the Sunday bulletin.
In Memory of Katherine Szurley
By The Ladies of Charity
This Friday, our Confirmation candidates will participate in their Confirmation retreat with the NET
(National Evangelical Team) group of ministers on the St. Maurice Campus. We are fortunate to again
bring the NET ministers to our parishes for this successful retreat for our confirmandi. Thank you for
keeping our confirmandi in your continued prayers as they pray, study and prepare for their
Confirmations this spring. Thank you for also praying for their parents and sponsors for leading them to
the Holy Spirit.
Our four RCIA candidates are back for the second half of their study and preparation to become full
members of the Catholic church this spring at the Easter Vigil. They are now entering the period of the
Catechumenate (a period of study and learning about the faith). A catechumen is a person who is
studying and learning about their faith. These upcoming months are critical to their religious
development and will lay a strong faith-formation for their lifetime. Thank you for keeping them in your
continued prayers.
Last Sunday, we celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany. At Mass, we heard the story of the three
wise men who visited the baby Jesus, bringing Him gifts. The Christmas story is all about gift giving.
The wonderful gift of Jesus that God gives to the world and the wonderful gifts that we give back.
This time of year is a time of resolutions. If you haven’t made a new year’s resolution yet, here’s
one to consider: spend time thinking of how you helped others last year and the positive impact
you made on their life. Those actions are a reflection of who you are. Make a resoluation to continue helping others
and continue to give back to God the gift of yourself...to give back to God through helping others. If you weren’t
happy with the amount of time you gave to others last year, you have the beautiful gift of 2020 to make a positive
change.
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LIFE IN THE SPIRIT: Starting Jan. 6, and for the next 6
Monday evenings, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., several priests
will be giving talks followed by prayer and discussion
enlivening this so crucial aspect of our Christian life. Are
we listening and following the Holy Spirit promised to us
by Jesus? Fathers Tom Galvin, John Sweeney, Tom
Sparacino, Boniface Hicks, Killian Loch, Mike Ackerman
and Dan Waruszewski will each lead us talk by talk
through this seminar. Locations will vary between Synod
Hall and Sacred Heart Shadyside. For more information
email OaklandPrayerGroup@gmail.com or call Peggy
Evans, also for ride arrangements, 412-398-0776.
UNBOUND: Freedom in Christ Two Day Conference.
Discover the Freedom God has for you! Video presentation by author Neal
Lozano and live teachings by FatherBoniface Hicks, OSB.
Fri Jan 17 - 6:30 to 9 pm & Sat Jan 18 -
9 to 5 pm; Our Lady of Joy, 2000 O'Block Rd, Plum
Unbound is a simple and gentle approach that will teach
you how to claim the freedom that Jesus promised in the
Gospels, to discover God’s purpose for your life and to be
free of fear, anxiety, sadness and emotional wounds.
Registration info at unboundpittsburgh@gmail.com
STUFFED CABBAGE DINNER
Rankin Croation Home Stuffed Cabbage Dinner: Sunday
1/19, 12:00—5:00; 246 Fourth Avenue, Rankin, eat-in or
take-out. $12 includes 2 cabbage rolls, vegetable,
mashed potatoes, salad, and dessert. NO INDIVIDUAL
CABBAGE ROLLS WILL BE SOLD; apologies for any
inconvenience. Hope to see you there!
We would like to thank both choirs for their dedication to
making the Christmas Eve Masses so reverent and unmatched
in their beauty at St. John Fisher. It’s a long standing tradition
for the Children’s Choir to share their talents before and
during the 6:00 pm Mass and the Adult Choir sharing theirs
before and during the 10:00 pm Mass. A special thank you to
Annmarie Rodrigues for her many years skillfully leading the
children and Jon Zellhart for providing the accompaniment for
the children and preparing the Adult Choir. We look forward
to many years of continued artistry and veneration at our
masses.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS: We will mail your 2019 contribution statements upon request.
Please complete this form and return it in a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE to the
respective office, or drop it in the collection basket.
NAME:______________________________________________ENVELOPE NUMBER _______________
PARISH:_____________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:_____________________________________________________________________
Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother is an 8-part series that reveals Mary’s unique role in God’s Kingdom and in the lives of the faithful. It is filmed on location in the Holy Land. See the significance of Mary as you explore the biblical roots of Catholic belief about her.
Dates, Times, Location
Eight lessons – January 15 to March 11, 2020, Wednesday 7-9 PM
Madonna del Castello - Bishop Dattilo Hall
Questions: Deacon Ron Demblowski - 412-241-1372
Or wordofgodpa@gmail.com
Cost/Registration
Suggested offering $25 for participant pack
Registration and payment due Monday, January 6
Checks payable to “Word of God”
Complete and mail (2021 S. Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15218)
Or drop in the collection basket
More Information
Name(s) _______________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________________________
Email _________________________________________________________
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