Church of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin 5200 Greenridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

“We are a Roman Catholic community of involved individuals and families who,

through the spirit of tithing, dedicate ourselves to growing in faith and sharing Christ with others.”

Fr. John W. Skirtich, Administrator

Fr. Michael S. Suslowicz, Parochial Vicar

Fr. John R. Haney, In Residence

Rectory: 412-881-8115

Fax: 412-440-0160

stgabeschurch@yahoo.com

http://www.stgabespgh.org/

Baptisms: Call Rectory to

schedule

Confessions: Saturday:

12 Noon-1 pm & after weekday Masses when requested

Donald R. Militzer, Jr., M.Ed. Principal School 412-882-3353 (O)

Suzan Slezak, M.Ed. Preschool Director

412-881-8358 (H) 412-502-6196 (R) stgpreschool@outlook.com

Carol Vater, CCD Program Coordinator

412-881-7950 (O) 412-551-8984 (C) tvater5@verizon.net

Carol Froehlich, Music Director

412-650-7390

Today is Sunday, November 12, 2017

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME There will be a Town Hall meeting to update parishioners on the progress and timeline of the On Mission for the Church Alive! process on Wednesday, November 15th at 7:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Dr. Ed Scheid, from the diocesan On Mission Office, will be here to answer questions about the upcoming changes in our Diocese. The final parish groupings, clergy assignments and category timeline will be announced on April 26th and will become effective on Monday, October 15th. The meeting should provide a helpful summary of the process from a diocesan perspective and provide an overview of where we are headed. Please plan to attend this important meeting.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THIS WEEK:

Sunday: Cub Scout Pack Meeting, 6:30 pm, Parish Hall

Monday: C.C.D., 6:30 pm, School; St. Monica Prayer Group, 7:00 pm, Church; St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, 7:00 pm, Rectory

Tuesday: Twin Hearts Prayer Group, 8:00 am, Church; Christian Mothers, Rosary at 6:45 pm, meeting follows in Hall

Wednesday: Town Hall Meeting, 7:30 pm, Parish Hall; Legion of Mary Evangelization Group, 7:30 pm, Rectory

Thursday: Legion of Mary, 10:00 am, Rectory; Bingo, 7:00 pm, Hall

Saturday: Our Lady of Guadalupe Devotions, 11:00 am, Church, Mass follows at 11:30

Sunday: 2nd Collection: Retirement Fund for Religious, please be generous; Youth Group Meeting, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Hall; Men’s Club Meeting, 7:00 pm, Parish Hall

Special thanks to Paul Flaig for donating digital scales and other supplies for the Science Room in our School. (continued)

NOTES FROM FR. JOHN (continued)

Please use our St. Gabriel Food Club Cards when you shop (or dine) at the following businesses:: Atria’s Restaurant, Bruegger’s, Eat ‘n Park, Giant Eagle, Kohl’s, Macy’s, McGinnis Sisters, Olive Garden/Red Lobster, and Shop ‘N Save. * * * * * * * * MARRIAGE BANNS III Joshua Robert Brown & Jessica Danielle Reick, both St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Parish * * * * * * * * In charity, please remember all members, relatives, friends and benefactors of our parish and community, with special consideration for the sick, homebound and distressed members. Pray also for the repose of Charles Kirsch, Husband of Elaine Kirsch, and Joan Wooddell, Mother of Mary Balogh and Edward Wooddell, Mimi of Bridgette, Sean, Christopher, Emily, Meghan and Zane, who died last week.

* * * * * * * * MEN’S RETREAT - The annual retreat for men of the parish will be November 17th-19th. Come to St. Paul Retreat Center for a weekend of prayer, spiritual renewal and reflection on the theme: In Christ, United in Mind & Heart. Call John Hall (412-881-5672) or text Pat Barnett (412-926-9792) for details. * * * * * * * * YOUTH GROUP NEWS - Our next meeting will be Sunday, November 19th at 1:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Our topic will be “All About Mary.” We will be talking about the Blessed Mother, including the 100th Anniversary of Fatima. There will be a short video, then multiple stations in order to learn more about the Blessed Mother; her life, devotions to Mary, miracles and apparitions. Service opportunity: Jubilee Kitchen, Saturday, November 25th from 9 am to 12 Noon. We will prepare & serve a hot lunch to the homeless. The Kitchen is located in Uptown. * * * * * * * * ADVENT NIGHT - Our annual Parish Advent Night is Sunday, December 3rd beginning with the 4:30 pm Mass. Dinner and activities will be in the parish hall immediately following Mass. Please contact Jim Zern at 412-818-3226 or jim.zern@yahoo.com if you are willing to help in the parish hall with set up, kitchen assistance, clean up or activities. * * * * * * * * CHRISTMAS PIEROGIE & KIELBASA SALE IS HERE! It’s that time of year again – time to stock up on delicious Gosia’s homemade pierogies and fresh Polish style kielbasa for the holidays. Kielbasa is packed in 1 lb. packages. Pick up is Wednesday, December 13th. Details are in the bulletin insert. Please note that the price of the pierogies is now $6.50 a dozen – the kielbasa is still $6/lb.

* * * * * * * * PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Our next Prayer Shawl Meeting will be Monday, November 13th at 10:00 am in the Rectory. Contact either Elaine Averbeck (412-881-0311) or Joanne Chesnos (412-885-8482) for more information.

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RESPECT LIFE NEWS

Cardinal Bernardin on Life ... “Not all values, however, are of equal weight. Some are more fundamental than others. I wish to emphasize that no earthly value is more fundamental than human life itself. Human life is the condition for enjoying freedom and all other values. Consequently, if one must choose between protecting or serving lesser human values that depend upon life for their existence and life itself, human life must take precedence. Today the recognition of human life as a fundamental value is threatened. Nowhere is this clearer than in the case of elective abortion. At present in our country this procedure takes the lives of over 4,000 unborn children every day and over 1.5 million each year.” ...Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, “Deciding for Life,” October 1, 1989

* * * * * * * * REBORN IN CHRIST

Five children received the Sacrament of Baptism here last week and are now privileged to share in the Divine Life of Christ:

Dominic Anthony Piscitelli, Son of Nicholas and Nicole Piscitelli Emeric Bittner Regala, Son of Roderick and Jennifer Regala

* * * * * * * * OFFERTORY COLLECTION

For the week of: November 5, 2017 $36,743.50

* * * * * * * * About Our Church... The ceiling of the Church is remarkable in its octagonal construction. Seven triangular bays hold the windows depicting the Seven Sorrows of Mary, while the eighth bay opens up higher over the Altar in the shape of an inverted ship. Peter was a fisherman called to be a “Fisher of Men,” and we all travel through this stormy world in a ship of faith. The Ship of Faith is also depicted in one of the etched glass doors leading from the Vestibule into the nave of the Church, inviting us to journey out into the world and share our faith with others. * * * * * * * * ON MISSION FOR THE CHURCH ALIVE! Be Prepared or Be Foolish – In today’s Gospel, five of the virgins were ready to meet their master upon his arrival, while five were not. It is a reminder, like so many others in the Gospels, to be prepared for when the Lord comes to call us to Himself. Will our hearts and lives be ready to meet the Lord and dwell with Him, or will we be caught off guard and our salvation be affected? In a more temporal way, have we been preparing ourselves for the changes that are coming as part of the On Mission for The Church Alive! initiative? Have we taken the time to educate ourselves about what will happen (Bishop Zubik’s announcements on April 25th, building relationships, new clergy assignments, new Mass schedules) and what will not happen (no immediate parish mergers, no immediate Church closings) over the next 12 months? Don’t be caught off guard by On Mission. Be prepared and be an agent of growth and support in the Church as a disciple of Jesus. Visit www.onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.

MASS INTENTIONS

November 13 to November 19, 2017

MONDAY – FEAST OF ST. FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI 7:30 am Regis A. Kunold, Sr. (Birthday) (req. Family) 11:30 am Blessed Souls in Purgatory (req. The Linkes Family) TUESDAY – WEEKDAY 7:30 am Regis Kunold, Jr. (req. Clare and Dan Mazzarini) 11:30 am James McAndrews (req. Eileen Spear and the Family of

Bill Belack) WEDNESDAY – FEAST OF ST. ALBERT THE GREAT 7:30 am For the Sick & Troubled who seek Divine (req. St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Gabriel Help & Care through Frederick Ozanam’s Intercession Conference) 6:45 pm Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena Devotions 7:00 pm Nancy Lippert (req. Patrick and Mary Faith Wood) THURSDAY – FEAST OF ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND 7:30 am Jack McMackin (req. Family) 9:00 am Giovanni DiLizia (req. Philomena Mastrovincenzo) FRIDAY – FEAST OF ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY 7:30 am Yolanda Glotzbach (Anniversary) (req. Children and Grandchildren) 11:30 am Mary Ann Ruppen (req. Maggie Stoker) SATURDAY – THE DEDICATION OF THE BASILICAS OF SS. PETER & PAUL 9:00 am Mary Bellisario (req. Kathie Brennan) 11:30 am Intentions of Our Lady of Guadalupe

to end Abortion (req. St. Gabriel Respect Life Group) 1:30 pm Wedding: Joshua Robert Brown & Jessica Danielle Reick 6:00 pm Leo and Loretta Stabryla (req. Daughter, Kathleen) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2017 – THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

8:00 am Tom Wastek (req. Dink and Pam Ruffing) 10:00 am Monsignor James Shanahan (req. Family) 12:00 Noon Joseph Pallone (Birthday) (req. Dom and Cel Pasquarelli) 4:30 pm Viola Stanny (req. Family)

BINGO

The next St. Gabriel All-Paper Bingo will be held Thursday, November 16, 2017 in the parish hall. Bulls-eye game begins at 7:00 pm. For information, visit www.stgabespgh.org/bingo.

Menu: Hot Dog * Baked Beans * Dessert * Beverage

* * * * * * * * ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE – November 13 to November 19, 2017

Monday, Nov. 13 7:30 am Mary Hampton and Ella Martinko 11:30 am Eric Feth and Olivia McClellan Tuesday, Nov. 14 7:30 am Georgia Holbert and Maria Koltas 11:30 am Jake Ranft and Susan Skindzier Wednesday, Nov. 15 7:30 am Anna and Brady Walsh Thursday, Nov. 16 7:30 am Nathan Mickolas and Leo Schorr 9:00 am School Friday, Nov. 17 7:30 am Sebastiano Civitello and Adam Degenhardt 11:30 pm Alex Bowers and Theresa Callaghan Saturday, Nov. 18 9:00 am Gabby Dawley and Mario DelRosario 11:30 am Autumn Fabry and Katie O’Neill

1:30 pm Alexa Meyer and Jenna Meyers 6:00 pm Justin Ranft, Dean and Mackenzie O’Toole

Sunday, Nov. 19 8:00 am Jack O’Brien, Louise Tiriobo and Emma Walsh 10:00 am Arlen Hooks, Christian and Colton Barr

12:00 Noon Tiffany Kells, Bella Rossa and Dennis Shapiro 4:30 pm Nick Regel, Erin and Sarah Fader

Schedules available on the St. Gabriel web page: http://www.stgabespgh.org/

* * * * * * * * CHRISTIAN MOTHERS NEWS

Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 14th, will begin with Rosary in Church at 6:45 pm, meeting follows in Hall. Lizzie Geis will lead us in a Paint Night and those who made reservations will be painting a snowman. Thank You - The 2017 Blood Drive was very successful thanks to our many donors! We had 52 donors (which can help save 156 lives)!! Despite a few cancellations and deferrals, we did fantastic work. It was a team effort & once again the wonderful, compassionate hearts of our parishioners were seen. Thanks to our volunteers who covered the scheduling of donors at our Masses and assisted at the Blood Drive: Chris Meyer, Cindy Phillifent, Elaine Soukup, Chris Bursick, Heather Schorr, Tina Famiglietti, Carol Froehlich and Tammy Vetere. Please note: If anyone was not able to donate on the day of the Blood Drive and still would like to contribute, you can still donate at Central Blood Bank (on Baptist Rd.) through the end of November using the Group Code G0040081 and St. Gabrie Parish will be credited with the donation. “Christmas Memories” Calendar Party - Tuesday, December 5th, 7 pm in the Parish Hall. Tickets will go on sale at our November 14th meeting! If you cannot make the meeting, call Cathy Ziegler at 412-478-5853 to make you reservations!

We acknowledge, with sincere gratitude, the following donations:

To our Awareness Fund:

$250 in memory of Angeline “Angela” Ferrari from Family $180 in loving memory of Dolores Pogranzni from Family $150 in thanksgiving from Jason and Jelena Kertes $100 in honor of the Baptism of Emeric Bittner Regala from Parents\ $100 in memory of Margaret Mackowiak from Janice Zahurak $ 25 in memory of Joan Wooddell from Terri Markunas and Nicole Barrera $ 25 in memory or Rege Kunold, Jr. from Janet Meis $ 25 in memory of Margaret Mackowiak from Janet Meis $ 25 in memory of Margaret Mackowiak from Ron and Debbie Cerminaro

To St. Gabriel School:

$100 in memory of Regis Kunold, Jr. from Bill and Tricia Tepe $ 30 in memory of Regis Kunold, Jr. from Art and Mary Pat DeConciliis $ 20 in memory of Donna Sirianni from Bruno and Lea Crapis & Family

To St. Gabriel Parish Share:

$1,1 25 in memory of Margaret Mackowiak from Family $ 25 in memory of Margaret Mackowiak from Pat and Donna Barnett $ 25 in memory of Joan Wooddell from Splash and Chris Meyer $ 25 in memory of Joan Wooddell from Rick and Joanne Chesnos $ 25 in memory of Rege Kunold, Jr. from Rick and Joanne Chesnos

To St. Vincent de Paul Society (Gift of Love):

$100 in memory of the Deceased Members of the Parish from Keith and Joann Holzer $100 in the Name of our Family from Ray and Lori Buckman $ 75 in memory of my Family given Anonymously $ 50 in the Name of our Family from Norbert and Charlotte Pilewski $ 25 in the Name of Corinne Miller from Patrick and Nancy Leheny $ 20 in the Name of Audrey and Dan DeStefan from Lou and Karen Reda $ 20 in memory of Joann from Mary Ann $ 10 in the Name of Louis J. Reda from Louis Reda $ 10 in the Name of Angela from Family $ 10 in the Name of the Bunner Family from the Koenig Family Thanks to our parishioners who donated so generously to our Thanksgiving Food Collection last weekend. We appreciate your kind donations of $229 to our Sunday Food Collection & $420 to our Gift of Love Program. Unfortunately the food collected was only about 50% of what has been donated in past years. So that we may not only provide for an abundant Christmas for our clients but also restock our Pantry for the cold winter months, we will be having our monthly food collection at all of the Masses on December 3rd and 4th. Many parishioners ask us what items we need for our clients. Some of our volunteers took a look in the Pantry to see what is needed. First, these items are plentiful: canned vegetables, pasta sauce, boxed potatoes and pasta. We can use more: canned fruit, condiments, paper products and cleaning supplies. Thank you in advance for your generous offerings!