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Church of
310 Kane Boulevard • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15243
August 21, 2016
SCHEDULE OF LITURGIES Saturday Vigil Mass 6:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 8:00, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m. Daily Masses Monday - Friday at 6:45 a.m. Monday - Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
BAPTISM: Second Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Prior arrangements and pre-baptismal sessions should be completed before the birth of the child. Call the Parish Office to register.
RECONCILIATION: Confessions are heard Saturdays from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., or any time by appointment.
HOLY EUCHARIST: For those who are sick and confined to home, call Tracy Walnoha, 412-835-0897.
MARRIAGE: Weddings must be scheduled six months in advance. Pre-marriage sessions are required. Contact one of the priests to make arrangements.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: For those who are chronically or seriously ill, call one of the priests at any time. A parish service for Anointing of the Sick is celebrated annually.
NEW PARISHIONERS ARE MOST WELCOME! Please speak with one of the priests, then call the Parish Office to register.
EUCHARISTIC DAY AND HOLY HOUR Last Wednesday of each month; all day adoration following the 9:00 a.m. Mass and concluding with prayer and benediction from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
ROSARY: Daily at 8:30 a.m. and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the church. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY - 412-200-2244 PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bulletin Deadline: Monday Noon
CLERGY Rev. Richard A. Infante............................................................. Pastor Rev. Gilbert Z. Puznakoski ............................................. In Residence Chaplain, Kane Hospital Rev. Ralph Tajak, O.S.B..................................................In Residence Chaplain, Epiphany Association Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Sutton .................................................. Deacon
TELEPHONES Parish Office ................................................................. 412-279-7070 Parish Fax ...................................................................... 412-279-2385 School Office .................................................... 412-279-6611
PASTORAL STAFF Sharon Loughran Brown ............................................... 412-279-6611 Principal, OLG Parish School Don S. Fontana .............................................................. 412-276-0277 Coordinator, Religious Education Kevin Trichtinger .......................................................... 412-279-6135 Coordinator of Music and Choir Director Josette N. Baker, OFS..………………………………. 412-279-7070 Parish Social Minister Geoffrey A. Schnieder. ................................................. 412-279-7070 Director of Adult Catechesis and Evangelization Isaac Summers…………………………………………412-276-0278 Regional Youth Minister Stanley Zeszutek ........................................................... 412-279-7070 Facilities and Maintenance Manager Earle Bisbey .................................................................. 412-279-7070 Sacristan Dennis Stover ................................................................ 412-398-8917 Chairman, Finance Council Dr. Philip S. Boggio ...................................................... 412-279-7070 President, Parish Pastoral Council
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.olgscott.org Like us on Facebook at “Our Lady of Grace Scott Twp, PA”
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OUR LADY OF GRACE PITTSBURGH, PA
Liturgy Schedule SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
8:00 Our Lady of Grace Parish
9:30 John Bregon (Family)
11:30 Ronald and Bernadette Green (Walter & Cathy Boyle)
MONDAY, AUGUST 22
6:45 Cynthia Lackner (Dan Lackner)
9:00 John G. Krieger (Margaret M. Krieger)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23
6:45 Mildred Permoshis (Anthony and Beverly DeCello)
9:00 Mr. & Mrs. Fontaine DeVictor (Elizabeth Armstrong)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
6:45 Carl Wiedenhofer (Kathy and Dave Borneman)
9:00 Richard Laitta (Wife, Nancy)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25
6:45 Jeff McKenna (Linda Smith)
9:00 Diane Gillespie (Family)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
6:45 Florence Lesniak (Denise Chiodo)
9:00 Penny Ging (OLG Women’s Guild)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
9:00 Joseph & Stella Changle/Laurabelle Kletzli (Family)
12:00 Reconciliation
6:00 Ida Mae Barthen (Family)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
8:00 John and Dolores Platzer (Family)
9:30 Our Lady of Grace Parish
11:30 Mary DeVictor (Rita and Joe Torrez)
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ALTAR SOCIETY SCHEDULE N. Sutton
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS—those who are sick especially: John Ambrozic, Kevin Martin, Dominic Falcione,
Whitney Baker Riegelsberger, Mary Ann Sobieralski, Mary Habjanetz, Jackie Battenfelder, Martha Charron, Joseph Flowers, Kathleen Murphy, Elaine Hall, Maria, Mary Lou Mahon, Edward Squiller, Maureen Leckenby, Dolores Blatnik, J. Hutton, Ed Funari, Janice Nagle, Carl
Murawski, Chuck McIntyre, John Goray, Bernie Donnelly, Charlotte Kuczinski, Baby Lenna, Jennifer Welch, Charles Rupani, Dave Dunbar, Jesse Lesko, Kassidy Jane Morrone, Michael Ray, Amy Bellini, Grace Semon, Lucille Kubit, Dorothy Plank, Gloria Miller, Robert Barrett, Michael Starek, Maureen O’Brien, Johnny Mucha, Lee Gregory, Joyce Grimm, Jennifer Gordon, Theresa Lawton, Linda Louis, Audrey Wenzig, Ronald Liguori, Lisa Hofmeister, William Dalesandry, Joanna Schupp, Kathleen Davis, James Yount, Jason Lipinski, Alice Stumpf, Louis Gessner, Karlie, Rosemary Serowik, Juanita Besso, Lorraine Buchta.
PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY—Capt. Matthew Darnley, S/Sgt Melody McKee, Lt. Col Edward W. Jackson, SFC Richard F. Lawrence, Spc.4 Nicholas Talarico, Capt. Michael Makrucki, Cpl. Ronald S. Strang, II, Staff Sgt. Gregory Halloran, Capt. Adam Ewoldsen, Adam Ginter U.S. Army, Capt. Kendall Seli, Lnc. Cpl. Daniel Mulvihill, Master Sgt. Daniel Mulvihill, Sr., Airman 1st Class Tim and Kate Mulvihill, Capt. William J. Shields, Capt. Christopher Lauff, 1st Sgt. Rick Oddi, Sr. Airman Dion Julian, Capt. Aaron L. B. Cox, Lt. Col. Steven Tingley, Cmdr. Steve Fichter, Capt. Sam Gazzo, Staff Sgt. Ryan Kelsey, Sgt. Dustin Huff, 2nd Lt. Meghan Cumpston, Master Sgt. Stephen Lorenzetty, Lt. Cmdr. Jason Simon, Lt. Col. J.J. Serowik, Sgt. Matthew Tardio, PV2 Erik Lind, Maj. Thomas H. Huzzard, Lnc. Cpl. William H. “Billy” Segeleon, Matthew Keglovich, SPC Paul Trusiak Cpl. David Lauff, 2nd Lt. Daniel Mayer, Lnc. Cpl. Adam Halloran, PV2 Tyler Trusiak.
Activities Schedule SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 7:30 AA, Conroy Hall
MONDAY, AUGUST 22 10:00 St. Vincent de Paul, Rutkowski Rel. Ed. Ctr.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 7:00 Rosary, Church
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 7:00 Boy Scouts, Conroy Hall
7:00 People of God, Keefer Hall, Church Upper Room
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 After Mass, Doors of Mercy Sign-up, Church Vestibule
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 After Masses, Doors of Mercy Sign-up, Donut Social and
Video Presentation, Church Vestibule, Keefer Hall 7:30 AA, Conroy Hall
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Stewardship
Treasure - $10,911.00
NEXT SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a; Luke 14:1, 7-14.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION—Come drop by for a visit, however long or short on Wednesday, August 31. Committed Adorers are needed to ensure that Jesus is never left unattended between 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS—”Love is work. It’s good work, if you can get it. But it’s work, nevertheless.” (Benjamin Cheever) Name one thing your beloved has done for you that you know took extra effort on their part. ~©2016 by Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net.
PARENTING POINTERS—Imposing a punishment is no fun for the parent or child. First parents must show self-discipline in deciding the best action, then execute it with loving firmness. What’s your discipline of choice—an extra chore, removal of a privilege, time-out…? ~©2016 by Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net.
A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE (TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME)—The phrase in today’s gospel, “I don’t know
where you come from,” is often used by parents about children and
children about parents. Change is so rapid one generation has little in
common with another. We depend on love, trust and mutual respect to
bridge this gap.
RACHEL’S VINEYARD—A weekend retreat designed to heal the
emotional and spiritual wounds of abortion will be held Friday through
Sunday, September 16-18 at the Spiritan Center in Bethel Park. In a
confidential and supportive atmosphere, Rachel’s Vineyard demonstrates
God’s love, forgiveness and compassion to women (and men) struggling
with abortion aftermath. To register or for more information, call Toni
Jester at 412-352-5348 or email [email protected].
HOLY TRINITY UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH—The
church’s parish festival will be held this Sunday, August 21, from 12:30-
8:00 p.m. at the intersection of Ridge and Ewing Roads. There will be
games for all, a bake sale and entertainment by Mansfield Five. For more
information, call 412-279-4652. All are welcome.
For your information - Diocese of Pittsburgh Victim Assistance
Hotline is 1-888-808-1235.
www.olgscott.org Electronic giving is NOW available!
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TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 21, 2016
SUMMER PRAYER MEETINGS—The People of God community are hosting the last summer prayer meeting this Thursday August 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Keefer Hall. The worship is lively and the fellowship is welcoming. All ages are welcome. If you have any questions, please call Milo and Joanne Milburn at 412-221-9022 or Bill and Joanie Nath at 412-221-4531.
PITTSBURGH WOMEN’S EMMAUS—Who am I? What is my purpose? Is my faith important to me? Where am I going? Is Jesus part of my daily life? The Emmaus weekend is a time for reflecting, renewing, relaxing and rejoicing. It is an opportunity to build valuable relationships, as we discover who we are and whose we are: daughters and sons of the most High. Women retreats that are available in the South Hills are Friday to Sunday, October 21-23, 2016, March 24-26 and October 20-22, 2017. Contact Stacey Graham at 412-657-7955. An Emmaus retreat is available for men at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center Friday to Sunday, December 2-4. For more information on the men’s retreats contact Rich Dovi at 412-425-7512 or email [email protected].
DOORS OF MERCY Exploring God’s Covenant with You —Join us! For only the fourth time in Church history, a Pope has declared an Extraordinary Jubilee Year. And the focus? Pope Francis’ central message: Mercy! Learn to give and receive forgiveness, to forgive others, to forgive yourself. We invite you to join us as we participate in a Parish wide program, Doors of Mercy. This is not a bible study, there
is no written homework, just 8 simple sessions that will allow you to experience God’s hope, healing and loving mercy in this once-in-a-lifetime program. Even if you’ve never participated before, please, we invite each and every one of you to join us – you’ll be so glad you did. Please check the bulletin and Parish website (olgscott.org) for more details. The first session begins on Wednesday, September 14 at 9:45
a.m. and Thursday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. Register after Masses next weekend, August 27 and 28 in the Church Vestibule or anytime online. Today’s bulletin insert is also a registration form. For more information contact Geoff Schnieder at 412-279-7070 or e-mail [email protected].
OUR LADY OF GRACE FACEBOOK PAGE—We now have
a Facebook page. You can like us at “Our Lady of Grace Scott Twp,
PA”. We will be regularly updating our Facebook page with Parish
activities and announcements.
This Sunday, the Twenty-first in Ordinary Time, is a kind of pivot for our Parish. Having just completed the wonderful week of our Parish Festival, we now turn to the opening of the OLG school year. I see these two Parish events as apostolic outreaches of fellowship and catechesis that celebrate the vital life of our Parish community. I love them both: the Festival and our Catholic school. Our children and teenagers are especially served by these joyful Parish activities. It’s a real joy to see the kids excited when they see
their friends at the Festival after several weeks of summer vacation. It helps them reconnect with each other before they return to classes this week. I want to personally thank Erin King for the masterful job she has done the past few years as the chairwoman of our OLG Festival Committee. When you realize the coordination of volunteers, vendors, services, performers, businesses and equipment that comprise our amazing Festival, you begin to appreciate the talent, skill and intelligence it takes to organize the hundreds of moving parts that comprise the Festival. We all owe Erin King, especially me, a great debt of gratitude for her tireless and intelligent work of pulling the Festival together and giving it some innovations. Thanks, Erin, for everything you do to make our Festival such a splendid Parish celebration. I also want to personally thank Sharon Brown for the outstanding job she has done and continues to do as OLG’s Catholic School principal. As with the weeklong Festival, the school has hundreds of moving parts, let alone students, and Sharon has the talent and intelligence to integrate all the teachers, families, students, volunteers, programs, curriculum improvements and service vendors into a wonderful opportunity for Catholic education for our children. Thank you, Sharon, for your investment in the OLG Catholic School and your able leadership these past few years. I wanted to thank Erin and Sharon in this column, They’ll thank everyone else who have contributed to our Festival and School. I love this place and its people! Rev. Richard A. Infante Pastor
Welcome to all here today celebrating Mass with us at Our Lady of Grace Parish.
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY—Bishop David Zubik will be
leading a pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, October 8.
Pope Francis has exhorted the faithful to participate in this pilgrimage
during this Jubilee Year of Mercy. The highlights include celebrating
Mass with Bishop Zubik, Sacred Music Concert by the Diocesan Choir,
Holy Hour and tour of the National Shrine. The bus will depart from
St. Winifred Church at 6:00 a.m. The cost is $60 plus the cost of lunch.
Please call 412-344-5010 or email [email protected] for more
information.
WHAT IS A PARISH CONSULTATION SESSION—and
why am I needed? On Mission for The Church Alive!, our diocesan-
wide planning initiative, won’t fully succeed without everyone’s input.
Draft proposals of new models of ministry will be presented, taking
into account our parish membership, Mass attendance, sacramental
participation, services, finances and much more. This is your chance to
get the facts and help shape the future. Here at Our Lady of Grace
Parish, consultation sessions will be held on Thursday, November 10
and Monday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. in Keefer Hall. Please plan
to attend one of the sessions. Learn more at
www.OnMissionChurchAlive.org.
ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE
WHO?—has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Was
baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of
Confirmation and/or Eucharist? We offer an opportunity to come
together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus
on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare adults to
celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation
and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are
welcome to participate in the process with your
questions, your insights and your faith story in a
warm accepting setting. For information please
contact Geoff Schnieder at the rectory: 412-279-7070,