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28th Sunday of Ordinary Time + October 10, 2021FIRST READING—Wisdom 7:7-11I prayed, and prudence was given me; I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. I preferred her to scepter and throne, and deemed riches nothing in comparison with her, nor did I liken any priceless gem to her; because all gold, in view of her, is a little sand, and before her, silver is to be accounted mire. Beyond health and comeliness I loved her, and I chose to have her rather than the light, because the splendor of her never yields to sleep. Yet all good things together came to me in her company, and countless riches at her hands.

RESPONSORIAL—Psalm 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 Response: Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy!

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.Return, O LORD! How long? Have pity on your servants! (R.)

Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days.Make us glad, for the days when you afflicted us, for the years when we saw evil. (R.)

Let your work be seen by your servants and your glory by their children;and may the gracious care of the LORD our God be ours; prosper the work of our hands for us! Prosper the work of our hands! (R.)

SECOND READING—Hebrews 4:12-13Brothers and sisters:Indeed the word of God is living and effective,sharper than any two-edged sword,penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow,and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.No creature is concealed from him,but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of himto whom we must render an account.

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GOSPEL— Mark 10:17-30 As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Jesus answered him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: You shall not kill; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; you shall not defraud; honor your father and your mother.” He replied and said to him,“Teacher, all of these I have observed from my youth.”

Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him,“You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” At that statement his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions.

Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” The disciples were amazed at his words. So Jesus again said to them in reply, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”

They were exceedingly astonished and said among themselves, “Then who can be saved?”

Jesus looked at them and said, “For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God.” Peter began to say to him, “We have given up everything and followed you.”

Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the gospelwho will not receive a hundred times more now in this present age: houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and eternal life in the age to come.”

THE NICENE CREEDI 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, 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.

A MESSAGE FROM FATHER JAY

“Please allow me to introduce myself...”

This epic line begins one of the greatest rock n’ roll songs by one of the greatest bands of all time! I recently walked by Heinz Field on Sunday when the Pittsburgh football team was playing in Green Bay. I noticed a huge tongue with the Steeler colors tattooed inside it. The Rolling Stones were coming to town! Besides the flashback to the 80’s when I saw them at Three Rivers Stadium, I started to sing:

Please allow me to introduce myself,I’m a man of wealth and taste.I’ve been around for a long, long year,Stole many a man’s soul and faith.

I was ‘round when Jesus ChristHad his moment of doubt and pain...Made damn sure that PilateWashed his hands and sealed his fate.

Pleased to meet you,Hope you guess my name.But what’s puzzling youIs the nature of my game.

The song rolls on like an old time cartoon as one scene sets up another by the devil so as to win your sympathy. In fact, the name of the song is “Sympathy for the Devil.” Its intention is to be an analysis of the evil side of humanity; one which allows itself to be too easily lead by the dark side (aka Lucifer) up to helping him accomplish the wickedness he craves. The theory is if you unmask the devil within yourself you can defeat the darkness.

Although a catchy song, the premise is completely wrong!

We cannot defeat the devil by unmasking his evil within us only. Jesus Christ—the name, the power and the divinity of God is how “we” defeat darkness. His light of love in the darkness of sin is what we need. Mass! Confession! Eucharistic Adoration! Heartfelt hearing of Scripture! Singing the litany of the Saints! Sacrificial love for the most vulnerable and needy! Not sympathy for the devil! Rather, sympathy for those in need, starting with ourselves.

The Stones song is sung as if the devil is the lead singer; I wonder how many of us casually sing with the Lucifer disguised as Mick Jagger more than with King David the Psalmist?

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columnJASON GAWALDODirector of Faith Formationjgawaldo@greatgrouping.org ords have power. When the right

person says the right thing at the right time, reality itself changes. “Will you marry me?” “You’re hired.” “You’re under arrest.” “Strike three!” Even the words of the deceased help them to continue speaking and give us a means to connect with them across the grave, such as when I read my mother’s journal. If our merely human words have the ability to change reality and communicate the presence of a person, how much more powerful must be the Word of God! This week, the Spirit invites us to meditate on the power of the Word of God.

God created the cosmos by his Word (see Genesis 1:3) and warned of impending destruction by his Word (see Genesis 6:7 and all the prophets). When the Word of God took on flesh, Jesus healed the sick by his Word (see Matthew 8:8) and transubstantiated bread and wine into his Body and Blood (see Luke 22:14-20). When the Word of God meets with a hardened heart such as that of Pharaoh in the Book of Exodus, it becomes a weapon that destroys. When the Word of God meets with a docile heart like that of Mary, God takes on flesh. It is no wonder the author of the Letter to the Hebrews describes the Word of God as “living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword.”

But notice another way this letter describes the Word of God: it is a person who knows and sees everything and before whom each of us will be judged. God’s Word is not simply a personified abstraction but a Divine Person. This Person who is the omniscient judge of the living and the dead is none other than Jesus, the Word of God incarnate. Whenever we encounter the Word of God, whether in written form in Sacred Scripture or in oral form in Sacred Tradition, we encounter Jesus himself. When the Scriptures are read at Mass or in my home, it is Jesus who speaks. When the Church teaches authoritatively on matters of faith and morals, it is Jesus who teaches.

The Bible often uses the expression of being “cut to the heart” (Acts 2:37) by the Word of God. This week, let the Word of God cut you to the heart by studying that Church teaching that you do not understand or agree with. Let the Word of God penetrate your soul by prayerful pondering of the Scriptures. The Spirit is challenging us all to let the Word of God be living and effective in our lives, to discern the reflections and thoughts of our hearts, and to render an account of our hearts and actions to Jesus.

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Roman Peter ValerinoBaptized July 25, 2021Good Samaritan

Stella Grace Deluisio Baptized July 25, 2021Good Samaritan

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ave you ever heard about those expensive classes in the malls at Gymboree stores where young kids do music and nursery rhymes? They are super popular for raising well-adjusted kids. Well, our Beaver Valley parishes will now have something way better than a Gymboree class! It’s called Making Music Praying Twice. The Great Grouping has been offering Making Music for five years now up at Saints John & Paul. Natalie and Jason Gawaldo spearheaded this amazing program for our churches.This year, there are three classes with 22 kids involved.

Our family was blessed to participate in Making Music for two years. Our children grew so much in that time. The kids learned a ton of songs and rhymes and music. They learn how to follow directions and to get along with others. They learned to transition and clean up when needed. They learned rhythm and pitch and tone. Most importantly they learned our Faith at an extremely early age, since the class is for newborns-to-5-year-olds. Picture this age of children on bended knee facing a statue of Jesus or Mary and singing a song or reciting a little prayer of praise. I can’t imagine how pleased our Lord and Blessed Mother must be at the offering of a Making Music class. I also have fond memories of bonding with my little ones during these classes... since the demands of life can get so busy it’s hard to remember to take time for little games and rhymes with your kids.

Bless yourself and a little one in your life by bringing them to Making Music this Fall.Classes are on Friday mornings at Our Lady of Peace from 9:30-10:45 AM beginning in October. Email Chris Patch at cpatsch@greatgrouping.org to sign up for the class. You will be abundantly blessed! Help spread the word about this amazing opportunity! If you don’t have anyone in this age range please consider praying for the start-up and fruitfulness of the upcoming class in the valley. We appreciate your prayers! St. Cecilia, patron saint of music, pray for us! —Becky Lieb

FRIDAYS9:30-10:45 AMOUR LADY OF PEACE

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he annual Music Ministry Appreciation Picnic was held at Walker Park on August 26. The weather cooperated, even though it was H-O-T! We had a great turnout—choir members, cantors, spouses and families attended. All had a wonderful time of fellowship, sharing tons of delicious food, stories and music. We even had a surprise guest! The picnic ended with a great sing-along, led by our own Guitar Trio.

If you are looking for a group to make music, have fun, enjoy fellowship and minister to your parish, come join our Music Ministry! Currently, we are especially in need of men for our Chancel Choir.

Please feel free to talk to any music minister after Mass, or call Bridget at either (724) 266-6565 or (412) 908-2636.

BRIDGET JARSULICDirector of LIturgical Musicbjarsulic@greatgrouping.org

40daysforlifepittsburgh.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17from 1:00-3:00 PM

PEACEFUL PRAYER VIGILOUTSIDE PLANNED

PARENTHOODIN DOWNTOWN

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We will be praying the Pro-Life Rosary

immediately following the 9:00 AM Mass in the Grotto at Saints John &

Paul on Tuesday mornings during the month of

October—Respect Life Month.

All are welcome to stay and pray the Rosary

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“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

his famous warning, often attributed to Edmund Burke, has unfortunately been proven true. The threat of a ritualistic social media witch burning usually stops Christians who oppose the New Religion of secularism and progressivism cold in their tracks.

Needless to say, when hundreds of Catholics publicly stand up for their values—you take note. Hundreds broke the mold on the evening of September 21 at the Church of the Epiphany downtown Pittsburgh, during a Mass and march to Planned Parenthood organized by the Pittsburgh chapter of 40 Days for Life.

Dozens of priests and seminarians led the Mass. The assembly was united in a common sense of purpose and heart. It’s all about fighting the good fight, discerning the lines between right and wrong, finding our allies and fighting our enemies.

By the time the Mass had ended and the group proceeded out, an ominous darkness had fallen and a classic Pittsburgh half-hearted rain beat down on the group, the Eucharist proudly hoisted up high.

That’s no ordinary sight on Liberty Avenue.

Whether or not they were aware, the 10-20 police officers who rode beside the candlelit procession served as shepherds of God’s flock that night. The congregation arrived at the Planned Parenthood steps and began a rosary. Priests hoisted the monstrance high, confronting the gates of death—and that’s no dramatization. Last year 3,452 innocent children were killed there. In comparison, 2,977 people were murdered on 9/11.

This march from Epiphany is only a microcosm of a national trend. Texas famously (or infamously, depending on what news outlets you listen to) recently enacted a heartbeat bill: a huge win. Mississippi goes to the Supreme Court—a conservative court—in December to defend a bill that bans abortions over 15 weeks. Additionally, this year states across America together introduced at least 536 pro-life laws and passed a minimum of 89.

Despite the irate voices of those who cannot fathom inhabiting a world without at-will abortions. Nonetheless, the pro-life movement unquestionably has very powerful, good people on its side who are already putting the wheels in motion to remedy the deadly ruling of Roe v. Wade.

As St. Paul wrote in Romans 8:31, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” —Erin McLaughlin

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ohn, a fallen away Catholic, attended a meeting of America needs Fatima in June of 2001. There, he received a rosary and

began to relearn it. Often, he would say it on his way to work as an investment banker in the south tower of the World Trade Center.

Then came the morning of September 11. John was three blocks away before realizing he had forgotten his rosary at home. He

turned around to go get it. When the plane hit, John fled his office to the stairs. His escape was blocked by a locked fire door. A sense

of calm came over him, and the notion to say the rosary. While all around him was chaos, John was calm. He kept saying the rosary

until firefighters got the door open, and he was able to get out safely.

In our darkest moments, Our Lady is with us.

On a personal level, I feel that she rewards our efforts. When I first started having these Public Square Rosary Rallies, only a handful of

people showed up. Since then, the rallies have grown and I feel that my work for Our Lady has been blessed. In a way, it has expanded

to include Saints John & Paul.—Sheila Shillingburg

TWO LOCATIONS:• PARK ROAD, AMBRIDGE• SAINTS JOHN & PAUL ROSARY GARDEN

QUESTIONS? Contact Sheila at (724) 683-7447 or sshilling72@yahoo.com

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love going to the gym on Saturday mornings, often paced and motivated by other women trying to stay physically fit and grow in strength, balance and agility. But my spot at the gym is often empty on one Saturday a month, while striving to grow in spiritual fitness with a different group of women at Saints John & Paul parish: WINGS. These women span the decades from their 20’s to their 80’s, and are from varied walks of life and professions.

I’ve enjoyed this friendly time in a casual setting—warm hospitality and good conversation with both existing friends and new women trying out WINGS. There is time dedicated to a speaker on diverse and relevant topics which so far have included, to name a few: What it was like to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain; Sacred Lettering; The True Presence in the Eucharist; and the Rosary. We also participated in Outdoor Stations together during Lent. Each topic stands alone, so if you can’t come one week, you won’t be behind, but will grow in the time you are there. There is usually time to have some focused discussion in smaller groups about the topics we’ve just heard. And of course we pray together, usually with a song sung for us at the beginning and a prayer together at the end.

We’ve all heard we can realize self-improvement and growth by associating with people we really admire. I feel I have grown stronger in my faith by being in the company of these women of faith and good character who are friendly, kind, welcoming and living in the Lord’s Spirit. I especially love the MIND, BODY, SPIRIT slogan we often hear referenced as to what we need to nurture. So join us at WINGS to nurture your mind with unique information on our Catholic faith; and to grow in the Spirit of the Lord with worship time in a comfortable gathering of women.

...And there’ll be plenty of time to get back to that gym work-out later.—Monica Lovre

AMY SCHEURINGSATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 • 10-11:30 AMSAINTS JOHN & PAUL in the UPPER CDCWomen’s Choice Network empowers abortion-vulnerable women to choose life. Since 1985, the Centers have provided life-affirming pregnancy services to thousands of families in Pittsburgh. They currently serve in Oakland, Monroeville Mall, North Side, and Wexford. Their vision is to build a culture of life in Pittsburgh by defending unborn children, meeting the needs of those at risk and unprepared for pregnancy, healing those traumatized by abortion, inviting our communities to embrace a Biblical view of sexuality.

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Brunch, presentation, music and fellowship will be provided.

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Join us for an update on the status of the Great Grouping’s projected path forward. Each town hall will be in the church immediately after the

following Masses:

4PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16

10AM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17

11AM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17

5PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23

11AM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24

• Our Lady of Peace

• St. John the Baptist

• Good Samaritan

• Saints John & Paul

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Being with my kids among the crowd at the PA March for Life was an incredible experience. Working with Outreach, I can honestly say that our parish is truly Pro-Life and not just Pro-Birth. There are so many life-affirming activities going on that is easy to say October isn’t the only month that our parish celebrates and recognizes all things Pro-Life.

JANET ROBERTODirector of Outreachjroberto@greatgrouping.org

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17at Saints John & PaulSponsored by Special Needs Committee

Second Tuesday of each month, starting

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12at Concordia

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23Last workday of the season!greatgrouping.org/senior-connection

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24greatgrouping.org/trunk-or-treat

OCTOBER 30 & 31greatgrouping.org/food-drive

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Monday, October 1110:00 AM Mary, Help of Christians (6)6:00 PM Boy Scouts Troop 935 (UCDC)7:00 PM Separated/Divorced (Virtual)7:00 PM Respect Life (MPR) 7:00 PM Committee Meetings (6)

Tuesday, October 129:00 AM SJPII Homeschool Co-op (CDC) 11:30 AM Bible Leaders Group (MPR) 11:50 AM Homeschool Co-op (Pavilion) 5:30 PM Caring Kids Project (8&9) 6:30 PM EDGE (UCDC) 6:30 PM Station Rotations (LCDC)7:00 PM RCIA (MPR) 7:00 PM Welcome Retreat (Conf.)

Wednesday, October 139:30 AM MOMS Group (MPR) 10:00 AM Prophets Bible Study (LCDC) 6:00 PM XLT (UCDC) 7:00 PM Six Steps to Sanity (8&9)

Thursday, October 149:30 AM Bible Study (CDC) 9:30 AM Endow (MPR) 10:00 AM Holy Half Hour (Grotto)3:00 PM Praying Divine Mercy (Grotto)6:00 PM Confessions (Church) 7:00 PM Prophets Bible Study (LCDC) 7:00 PM Adult Choir (Church) 7:00 PM Webelos I (Youth)

Friday, October 156:30 PM Marriage Enrichment (CDC) Saturday, October 16Special Needs Awareness Weekend7:00 AM Catholic Men’s Fellowship (MPR)10:00 AM WINGS (UCDC) 12:00 PM Our Lady of Fatima Rosary

(Rosary Garden/CDC) 4:00 PM Confessions (Church)

Sunday, October 17Special Needs Awareness Weekend 9:00 AM Sunday School (LCDC)10:00 AM Baptism Prep Class (8&9)10:00 AM Brother Andre Cafe (UCDC) 10:00 AM Lectio Divina (MPR)12:00 PM Brother Andre Cafe (UCDC) 1:00 PM Flame of Love Cenacle (Grotto)5:00 PM PM LifeTeen (UCDC)

Monday, October 116:30 PM Grief Ministry (GS)

Tuesday, October 1210:00 AM Outreach Samaritan Kitchen (SJB)5:30 PM Confessions (GS)5:30 PM St. Vincent DePaul Meeting (GS)7:00 PM Joint Council Meeting (GS)

Wednesday, October 138:00 AM Pierogi Prep (SJB) 12:30 PM Pierogi Prep (SJB) 6:30 PM Choir Practice (GS)

Thursday, October 147:00 AM Pierogi Prep (SJB) 7:00 PM Alpha Team Training (OLOP)

Friday, October 156:00 AM Pierogi Work (SJB) 9:00 AM Pierogi Sales (SJB) 1:00 PM Pierogi Clean-up (SJB)7:00 PM Marian Prayer Group (GS)

Saturday, October 169:00 AM Casa San Jose Meeting (GS) 3:00 PM Confessions (OLOP) 3:00 PM Confessions (GS) 4:00 PM Guitar Trio at Mass (OLOP)5:00 PM Town Hall (OLOP)

Sunday, October 179:00 AM Confessions (SJB) 11:00 AM Town Hall (SJB)12:00 PM Town Hall (GS) 5:30 PM EDGE (OLOP)

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town hall meetingsSave the Date for our Town Hall Meetings. Each town hall will be in the church immediately after the following Masses: Beaver Valley: Saturday, October 16, 4:00 PM at Our Lady of Peace; Sunday, October 17, 10:00 AM at St. John the Baptist & Sunday, October 17, 11:00 AM at Good Samaritan and at Saints John & Paul: 5:00 PM Saturday, October 23 and 11:00 AM Sunday, October 24.

adorationWe are hoping to extend Adoration in our grouping and are looking for people who would be willing to sign up to spend an hour in Adoration weekly. For more information or to sign up Adoration4Him@gmail.com or (717) 433-3525 or greatgrouping.org/adoration.

XLTJoin us for an evening of Worship & Praise on October 13, doors open at 6:30 PM at Saints John & Paul in the Upper CDC. Our guest speaker this month is Jonah Soucey, a new dad, a minister at Saint Matthew Parish, and a person who loves sharing the Gospel. God is here for you at XLT — Bring an friend!

coat driveLadies of Charity members will be collecting for the coat drive at all church doors in the Beaver Valley following all Masses the weekend of October 9 and 10. Your generosity will help keep our area children warm during the cold winter months.

grief ministryOur Grief Ministry meets every Monday evening beginning at 6:30 PM at Good Samaritan in Jericho Hall Conference Room. For more information or to register please contact Deacon Tony Giordano at (724) 385-8628 agiordano@diopitt.org.

rosary rallyPublic prayer is powerful: Join us to pray a public rosary at 12:00 Noon on October 16 at Park Road in Ambridge or at Saints John & Paul in the Rosary Garden. Questions? contact Sheila at (724) 683-7447 or sshilling72@yahoo.com.

respect life RosaryOctober is Respect Life Month. The Respect Life Ministry will be praying the rosary following the 9:00 AM Mass on Tuesdays in the Grotto Chapel at Saints John & Paul. All are welcome to stay and pray with us.

40 Days for lifeThe Great Grouping is scheduled to pray for the protection of the unborn on Sunday, October 17, 1:00-3:00 PM in front of Planned Parenthood, Downtown Pittsburgh.

special needs awarenessWe are a welcoming faith community which celebrates the gifts that every member brings to the Body of Christ. We will celebrate Special Needs Awareness Weekend on October 16/17 at Saints John & Paul. Brother Andre’s Cafe will be offering coffee, cookies and scones after the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Masses at Saints John & Paul in the Upper CDC on Sunday, October 17. For more information about our ministry visit greatgrouping.org/special-needs.

pierogi salesOrders will be taken on Fridays only. We cannot accept any pre-orders via phone message. Pierogi Hotline: (724) 869-9758 Potato, Kraut, Cottage Cheese & Prune All $8.00 per dozen Pick-up will begin on Fridays at St. John the Baptist, 377 Linmore Ave, Baden, beginning at 9:00 AM.

pierogi project help neededSt. John the Baptist Pierogi Project has returned. We need more helpers on Thursday mornings from 7 - 9 AM for cooking potatoes. Men capable of lifting pots of cooked potatoes from the stove are very much in need. Also, we are seeking more pinchers on Friday (all day) and a group of 3-4 people to begin work at noon for 2 to 2-1/2 hours for kitchen clean-up. If you have a little bit of time and are interested helping to fill any of these positions, please come on down to the St. John’s social hall on the days mentioned above. On-the-job training is provided.

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caring kids ProjectKids in grades 1- 5 are invited to make crafts for Concordia at Saints John & Paul in the lower CDC in rooms 8&9 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM on October 12. Register online greatgrouping.org/caring-kids-project

spanish receptionEvery two weeks we hold a reception following the Spanish Mass. Everyone is invited to join us. October receptions are October 10 & 24 in Jericho Hall at Good Samaritan.

Irish dinner showA limited amount of tickets are still available for the Dinner/Show on October 23 at Our Lady of Peace, Stephens Hall, featuring Cahal Dunne entertaining us during our Irish Tribute. Dinner and drinks, as well as the entertainment, is $35 per person. If you have already paid for and reserved your seats all you need to do is give us your name when you arrive at Stephen’s Hall. Doors will open at 5:00 PM, right after our Saturday Mass. For information please call Jackie (724) 869-9908 or Ellen (724) 869-3320.

calling all bakersWe will begin making Nut, Poppy and Apricot Rolls for our upcoming Christmas Bake Sale. Baking will be on the following days: Monday October 25, November 1 and November 22, beginning at 9:00 AM in Good Samaritan Jericho Hall. Bring a friend! The Bake Sale Hotline will open November 1.

exploring catholicismJoin Fr. Jay weekly in Exploring Catholicism! This series airs weekly on Thursdays at 2 PM and is available to view anytime on our YouTube and Facebook pages. Thursday, October 14 at 2 PM Fr. Jay will sit down with Dr. Michael Lamb. They will discuss our Special Needs Awareneness Ministry. greatgrouping.org/exploring-catholicism.

christian Mothers/ladies guildBeaver Valley Christian Mothers will gather on Tuesday, October 19 at Good Samaritan. Join us for Mass at 6:30 PM followed by a covered dish dinner and meeting hosted by Good Samaritan Christian Mothers. Please bring a salad, vegetable or dessert item which will serve 8. To register to attend, please contact Angie Catanzariti (724) 266-7531.

sharing treesOur 2021 Sharing Trees and online sign up will be available beginning Sunday, November 7 at Saints John & Paul. Each year we donate well over 1,000 gifts to 16 different organizations. The Sharing Tree tags and online sign up will be available for four weekends. Gifts will be delivered on Sunday, December 5. Mark your calendars to get involved and let’s make it another great year! For more information visit our website greatgrouping.org/sharing-tree.

Church cleaners neededOne of the most hidden jobs a person can do in the church is to be a church cleaner. Over the years, we have had a group of dedicated women that would come into the churches during the quiet hours of the morning or later at night when most of us were sleeping. Due to health issues, family issues, or an aging population, we find ourselves without our special angels to help keep the churches spic and span clean. We need your help! If you have a few hours each week that you can join this very important ministry, please contact Michael Deschaine at mdeschaine@greatgrouping.org. Michael is hoping to create a team that will help with the Beaver Valley Parishes each week.

trip to italyThe Apostolate Ministry of Our Lady of Peace is sponsoring a trip to Italy, September 15 through the 27. We will highlight Tuscany and the Italian Riviera traveling with Collette tours. An informative meeting will be held on November 4 at 6:30 PM in Stephen’s Hall at Our Lady of Peace. For information please call Jackie (724) 869-9908 or Jim (724) 561-7456.

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Monday, OCtober 11 (Rom 1:1-7/Lk 11:29-32)8:00 AM Good Samaritan • † Jack Dunn (John & Violet Strojek)9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Eftratios Takis Kontoulis (Ken & Elyse Wright)

tuesday, October 12 (Rom 1:16-25/Lk 11:37-41)7:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Antonietta Lopardo Costa (Family & Friends)9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Bob Leight (Rich & Leslie Hayes) 6:30 PM Good Samaritan • ‡ Wedding Anniversary of Paul & Mary Patterson (Valerino Family)

wednesday, October 13 (Rom 2:1-11/Lk 11:42-46)8:00 AM St. John the Baptist • † John A.R. Hertneky (Helen Ringel)9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Eileen Graff (Andy Graff)

thursday, OCtober 14 (Rom 3:21-30/Lk 11:47-54)7:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Rudy Lamagna (Feraco Family)8:00 AM Our Lady of Peace • † Earl Stange (Bob & Diane Marr)9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Joseph Giuffre (Clare Giuffre)

friday, OCTOBER 15 (Rom 4:1-8/Lk 12:1-7)8:00 AM St. John the Baptist • † Helen Ringel (Ron & Diane Petcash)9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Virginia Mahony (Judy Abbs)

saturday, OCTOBER 16 (Rom 4:13, 16-18/Lk 12:8-12)4:00 PM Our Lady of Peace • † Fern Carter (Family)4:00 PM Good Samaritan • † Leo Kokoski (Eugene & June Wagner)5:00 PM Saints John & Paul • † Anna & Philip Burda (Marianne Burda)

sunday, OCTOBER 17 (Is 53:10-11/Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45)7:30 AM Saints John & Paul • ‡ Faithful of the Great Grouping9:00 AM Our Lady of Peace • † Leo Kokoski (Family)9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Andrew Posey (Boyle Family)10:00 AM St. John the Baptist • † Angeline Cobert (Ken Cobert, Kathy Radella & Family)11:00 AM Good Samaritan • † Tommy Skonieczny (Irene Grazulis)11:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Richard Kosuda (Rich Kosuda Jr.)4:00 PM Good Samaritan Spanish Mass • † Por el Descanso Eterro de Ramon Andrade (Gil Diaz)

† Memorial Mass ‡ Mass for Spiritual & Physical Wellness

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Names of the sick will be included for a four-week period—if prayers are continued to be needed following four-week period please contact the parish office at (724) 935-2104.

Even though a name is removed from the Evangelion, prayers are offered indefinitely.

Bradley; John Dehler; Hudson Donahue; Rachel

Herring; Angeles Iriart; Mike Kovalcik; Bill Monro;

Pat & Patty O’Brien; Timothy O’Donnell; Bethany

Otroba & baby; Sally; Brooke Sturgis

Please pray for the sick of our parishes, and for the families or friends of our parishioners.

our newest christians

Leo David FlynnSon of Dennis & Lindsay (Appel) Flynn

this week we remember

ALTAR FLOWERS(GS) In Memory of Lydia Rose Skonieczny

by Lesak Family

BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE CANDLE(GS) In Memory of Lydia Rose Skonieczny

by Nancy & Nancy Salopek

BREAD & WINE(SJ) In Memory of Esther Cottage

by Doretta Moss

(GS) In Memory of Lydia Rose Skoniecznyby Nancy & Nancy Salopek

our faithful departed

Raymond AlskoParishioner of Good Samaritan

Virgina HaitzParishioner of St. John the Baptist and

Sister of Rich Kuniewicz

Terry LazarusParishioner of Our Lady of Peace and

Nephew of Tony & Donna Lazarus

Patricia Ann LematteParishioner of Our Lady of Peace

Michael D. PetkashParishioner of Our Lady of Peace and

Husband of Maria Petkash

Joanne RodgersMother of Matt (Suzanne) Rodgers

Helen SabovikAunt of Don Lovre

Ronald L. SmithParishioner of Saints John & Paul and

Husband of Carol Smith

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Wills, Estates & Other Legal Services

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beaver valleygood samaritan

st. john the baptistour lady of peace

(724) 266-6565

franklin parksaints john & paul

(724) 935-2104

Father Jay Donahue, Administrator—fatherjay.org | seefrjay@gmail.comFather John Batykefer, Sr. Parochial Vicar—(724) 470-6689 | frjjb317@gmail.com

Father Michael Roche, Parochial Vicar—fatherroche@gmail.comFather Joe Carr, Parish Chaplain—(412) 867-8673 | frjoecarr@me.com

Father Antoine Kairouz, Maronite Priest-in-residenceDeacon Anthony Giordano, Deacon James Olson, Deacon Tom Boucek

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24 Hour Child Abuse Hotline1-800-932-0313

Crisis Pregnancy Option Line1-800-395-4357

Post-Abortion Healing/Project Rachel(412) 456-3167

Pittsburgh Diocese Victim Assistance1-888-808-1235

Crisis Management Services1-888-796-8226

regular mass & confession times

How is God working in your life?greatgrouping.org/share

eucharistic adorationAs Catholics, we believe that Christ becomes truly present within the Blessed Sacrament. As promised by Him, His Presence is abiding, not something that vanishes at the conclusion of Mass. During Eucharistic Adoration, we can sit silently in His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces. Adoration available at Our Lady of Peace, Monday-Thursday 8AM-8PM and at Saints John & Paul, Sunday-Friday 8AM-8PM.

For Holy Day & Holiday times, please see WEEK AHEAD (page 15)

8:00 AM Good Samaritan9:00 AM Saints John & Paul

7:00 AM Saints John & Paul 9:00 AM Saints John & Paul5:30 PM CONFESSION at Good Samaritan6:30 PM Good Samaritan

8:00 AM Saint John the Baptist9:00 AM Saints John & Paul

7:00 AM Saints John & Paul 8:00 AM Our Lady of Peace9:00 AM Saints John & Paul6:00 PM CONFESSION at Saints John & Paul

8:00 AM St. John the Baptist9:00 AM Saints John & Paul1st Friday 7:00 PM Saints John & Paul

3:00 PM CONFESSION at Our Lady of Peace3:00 PM CONFESSION at Good Samaritan4:00 PM Vigil Mass at Our Lady of Peace4:00 PM Vigil Mass at Good Samaritan4:00 PM CONFESSION at Saints John & Paul 5:00 PM Vigil Mass at Saints John & Paul

7:30 AM Saints John & Paul 9:00 AM Our Lady of Peace9:00 AM Saints John & Paul 9:00 AM CONFESSION at St. John the Baptist10:00 AM St. John the Baptist11:00 AM Saints John & Paul11:00 AM Good Samaritan 11:00 AM Our Lady of Peace (Maronite)4:00 PM Good Samaritan (Spanish)

our gifts to godWeekend of September 26

As always, thank you for your kind andgenerous support of our parish.

beaver valley

Weekly Offering—$11,134Online Giving—$2,684

Total Offertory—$13,818

PSP goal—$158,353PSP to date—$109,403

PSP remaining—$48,950

FRANKLIN PARK

Weekly Offering—$13,455Online Giving—$7,849

Parish Share—$5,532Parish Share Online—$1,185 Parish Share EGP—$10,608