ST. SYLVESTER CHURCH

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA AUGUST 19, 2018

Monday, August 20 - St. Bernard

8:00 am Edward Zych (Mother)

Tuesday, August 21 - St. Pius X

8:00 am Anniv. Diane Huber (Pat Gallagher & Chris & Bill Alichnie)

Wednesday, August 22 - Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8:00 am Anniv. Geraldine Amrhein (Hartlep Family)

Thursday, August 23 - St. Rose of Lima

8:00 am Joseph Paul (Anthony & Diane Battaglia)

Friday, August 24 - St. Bartholomew

8:00 am Birth. Jean Huber (Family)

Saturday, August 25 - Sts. Louis & Joseph Calasanz

8:00 am Birth. John Kowalski (Family)

4:00 pm Birth. George A. Denk (Marlene & Tony Denk)

Sunday, August 26 - Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 am For the Parish

11:00 am Our Lady of Knock A.O.H. (Division I A.O.H.)

TYPES OF PRAYER. Prayer is a way we communicate our

needs, thankfulness and gratitude to God. There are many form of

prayer that can be used to communicate with God. Over the next

few weeks we will explore some of these forms and how we can

use them to communicate with God. PETITION. Petition is praying for those in need. When we say that

we will pray for someone, we are petitioning God for assistance.

We also pray petitions during the Mass. Whether we call them the

Prayers of the Faithful, or the Universal Prayer during Mass, they

are petitions because we are praying for the needs of others.

RCIA - Do you want to know more about the Catholic faith?

Are you baptized in another faith and would like to be Catholic?

Are you baptized Catholic but need communion and/or

confirmed? Classes for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

(RCIA) will begin in September and will conclude with the Easter

Vigil in April. There will be an inquiry session on Monday,

September 17th at 7:45pm in the Rectory Meeting room where

more information will be given. Classes meet on Monday’s at

7:45pm in the Rectory Meeting room. Please contact Deacon

Andy at 412-882-8593 x202 or by email at

awhite@saintsylvesterparish.org for more information. ***************************************************** FAREWELL - After 19 years as Music Minister at St. Sylvester,

I will be celebrating my final masses here the weekend of August

25 and 26. I would like to thank you, the parishioners, for your

support of the music program and for helping me to grow

spiritually and artistically. As I enjoy my retirement from the

Diocese, I welcome new adventures and want you to know that I

will miss you all and will cherish the memories and friendships

from my time spent at this beloved church. God Bless, Jason Coll

THE ONE WHO FEEDS ON ME WILL HAVE LIFE

BECAUSE OF ME – The Gospel readings these weeks focus our

hearts and minds on the Eucharist, the source and summit of the

life and mission of the Church and the central mystery of our

faith. The Eucharist as the source of life is true both for us as

individuals who are fed by Jesus in Holy Communion and

strengthened for the work to which God calls us, as well as for the

Church as the Body of Christ as together we reflect the love of

God in the world. There would be no Catholic Church without the

Eucharist, nor would we be able to share in the life of God

without his real and true presence in our lives. Our efforts On

Mission for The Church Alive! are meant to draw us ever deeper

into the mystery of the Eucharist so that we may be built up as the

Body of Christ in the world. May our lives and our faith be

nourished through our participation in this most wonderful

sacrament. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to

stay informed.

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Note from Deacon Andy

4:00 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am

Lectors:

J. Kail

S. Samuel

M. Bakowski

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:

C. R. Austin T. DelSardo J. Remark

M. G. McCann H. DelSardo L. Swanson

M. Gardonis E. Ringling T. Lenart

D. Pope J. Budd B. Kail

J. Winter E. Moeller A. Fosbrink

K. Sokac C. Graziano P. Woods

C. Crnovic Deacon Andy Deacon Andy

Altar Servers:

A. Stephenson

L. Stephenson

J. Budd

J. Shevlin

C. Betz

B. Betz

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion/Lectors

Saturday, August 25- Sunday, August 26

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday and Sunday - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

POOR BOX COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND: Over the last

several months we have been able to help some of our neighbors

with much needed furniture through both the St. Vincent de Paul

Society warehouse and Angels in Overalls. We do pay for the

furniture and delivery costs although at reduced prices. Plus, this

supports these much needed ministries. We have also helped

several neighbors with utility assistance to prevent shut-offs. This

weekend we have a Poor Box Collection to replenish our Social

Ministry account so we can continue to help our neighbors in

need. Thank you for your generosity!

FOOD BANK THANKS: Thanks to all who so generously

donate to this monthly collection for our Brentwood Food

Pantry. Your donations, minus a few items that we keep here at

the parish for emergency assistance, was given out to local

families and individuals on Saturday, August 18th. Your

donations help others stretch their food budgets. This month we

also collected school supplies and we thank you for those as

well. These were given to families with children who use the

food bank. Thank you for your generosity.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY THANKS! Your donations are being

distributed to our nursing home parishioners and to Red Door,

Shepherd’s Heart, Jubilee Kitchen and the Allegheny County

Jail. A special THANK YOU to Religious Education student

Dominic Nicoletti who is preparing for Confirmation. He made

almost 50 cards that we included with our parish gift to our

nursing home parishioners. Those who received them really

appreciated the uplifting message. And thanks to all who brought

in their Christmas in July gifts for us to share!.

LADIES OF CHARITY NEWS: We are in the process of

delivering our parish's Christmas in July gifts to our nursing home

parishioners. Our next trip to Bethlehem Haven is Wednesday,

September 12th. Our next meeting is Thursday, September 6 th,

7PM in the Rectory meeting room. We will be making

sandwiches for Shepherd’s Heart after the meeting. Cookies

needed.

CONNECTING WITH OUR HOMEBOUND AND

NURSING HOME PARISHIONERS: As St. Sylvester ’s

works with our new group to strengthen our parish we want to

make sure that all our older parishioners are connected to the

parish. If you know of a parishioner who has not been able to get

to Mass because of illness or age please let the Rectory office

know and we can reach out to them. In addition, if you know of a

parishioner who is now in a nursing home or assisted living

facility and they are not already receiving a visit from our Ladies

of Charity, please let us know that as well. Thanks.

ARE YOU A FAMILY CAREGIVER? Being a caregiver for a

family member can be physically and emotionally draining even

when we love the person and are happy to help. There are many

resources out there to help us understand what we are feeling.

Check out www.caregiveraction.org .

CENTERING PRAYER IN SEPTEMBER: Our centering

prayer dates for September are Wednesdays the 5th and the

19th. On the 5th we will meet in the Providence Room and on the

19th we will meet in the Rectory meeting Room. Both meetings

are at 7PM and we will continue our study of Open Mind, Open

Heart by Fr. Thomas Keating after our centering prayer. If you

would like more information about this method of contemplative

prayer, call the Social Ministry office.

ALZHEIMER'S RESOURCES: Are you caring for someone

with Alzheimer's or do you know someone who is? Here are two

books that come highly recommended: Thoughtful Dementia

Care: Understanding the Dementia Experience by Jennifer Ghent

-Fuller and Learning to Speak Alzheimer's by Joanne Koenig

Coste. Both are available from Amazon. For more info call the

Social Ministry office.

FIND LOCAL RESOURCES: The United Way of Allegheny

County has a helpline and can find resources and answer

questions about local resources. Dial 211 to be connected to this

local resource clearinghouse.

SOCIAL MINISTRY QUOTE: “The Lord promises

refreshment and freedom to all the oppressed of our world, but he

needs us to fulfill his promise. He needs our eyes to see the needs

of our brothers and sisters. He needs our hands to offer them help.

He needs our voice to protest the injustices committed thanks to

the silence, often complicit, of so many. I should really speak of

many silences: the silence of common sense; the silence that

thinks, ‘it’s always been done this way;’ the silence of ‘us’ as

opposed to ‘you.’ Above all, the Lord needs our hearts to show

his merciful love towards the least, the outcast, the abandoned,

the marginalized.” Pope Francis, July 6, 2018 ***************************************************** BIBLE STUDY - The St. Sylvester Bible Study will resume

its meetings for the reading and study of Sacred Scripture on

Tuesday evening, September 4 at 6:30 pm in the Rectory

Meeting Room. Members of the study group are reminded that

they must register for the new series by September 1. New

members are welcome. For more information call Dr. Ross

Cafaro at 412-885-1625.

SOCIAL MINISTRY

Report for Weekend of August 11-12, 2018

“No one shall come before the Lord empty handed, but each

of you with as much as he can give in portion to the blessings

which the Lord, your God, has bestowed upon you.” (Deut. 6:17)

Collection Envelopes Amount

Regular Offertory 431 $9,787.66

School Support 21 $251.00

Total 452 $10,038.66

Thank you for your generosity to our parish.

ST. SYLVESTER CHURCH

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA AUGUST 19, 2018

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS WHITEHALL BOROUGH COMMUNITY DAY will be held

on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 9 am - 4 pm at the Whitehall

Borough Municipal Complex & Snyder Park. All are welcome

for a day of delicious food, fantastic entertainment, games, prizes

and more!

PREVIEW DAY AT LA ROCHE COLLEGE on Saturday,

September 22 - La Roche College invites high school juniors and

seniors as well as transfer students to its Preview Day from 8:15

a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 22. Students will learn

about what makes La Roche College distinctive, distinguished,

desirable and doable! Valuable information about La Roche

College's merit-based scholarships which make the college one of

the most affordable private colleges in Western Pennsylvania,

will be shared. Prospective students will hear about study abroad

opportunities that are included with the cost of tuition, and a new

semester abroad program in Rome, Italy. Admissions counselors

and representatives from various campus offices will be available

to answer questions. Come enjoy morning refreshments and a

complimentary lunch. Prospective students can register online

at laroche.edu.

Questions? admissions@LaRoche.edu or 412-536-1272.

BAPTISM SEMINAR - Our next pre-Baptism

Seminar will be held on Thursday, September

20th at 7:30 pm in the Rectory. Parents planning

to have a baby baptized within the next few

months must attend this seminar. Godparents

are also invited but do not have to attend.

WITH SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS - John Thear le was

buried from our parish this past week. We express our deepest

sympathy to his family and offer them our prayers.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP - We invite more men to join us for

prayer on Saturday morning after the 8:00am Mass. You need

not commit for every week but we ask you to try joining us for

Lauds, the morning prayer of the universal Church. For more

information call Stan Cook at 412-882-6882.

ST. SYLVESTER SCHOOL NEWS

WHAT MAKES SAINT SYLVESTER SCHOOL

UNIQUE? ~Small class sizes that allow for individualized attention

~Experienced and dedicated staff - more than half have taught

for 10+ years!

~The school community celebrates weekly mass together

~ Extended Day Program available until 6:00 PM every day

school is in session

~Our sports teams excel! We offer basketball, volleyball,

soccer, cross country, track, and cheerleading.

~"Amigo" partnership between the younger and older students Call the school office to set up a tour - (412) 882-9900. We are

actively seeking enrollment from PreK through eighth grade! LANCER LOOT - September Lancer Loot tickets are available

in the Rectory Office and at the Scrip table after Mass. $5 gives

you 30 chances to be a winner!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CCD REGISTRATION was emailed during the first week

of August to all families who were in the program this past

school year. Registration forms are also available in the

Rectory. CCD classes are held on Monday and Tuesday

evenings from 6:15-7:30 for children in 1st - 8th grade. If you

have a child starting 1st grade or are new to the parish and have

school aged children, contact Mrs. Carolyn Eisenbarth, Dir. of

Religious Education at 412-882-8593 X 219 or email

ceisenbarth@saintsylvesterparish.org to register. Monday

classes are filling up. Please register asap. We are looking

forward to another faith-filled year of learning and living our

Catholic faith.

Teens interested in earning service hours by volunteering at our

Parish Festival (Aug 20-25) should contact Mrs. Reinhart in

the youth ministry office at 412-882-8593 ext. 216 or email at

kreinhartsaintsylvesterparish.org to be placed on the schedule.

FESTIVAL - AUGUST 20-25 TEAR DOWN - Volunteers are needed for tear down

on August 25. SPAGHETTI DINNER - Sunday, August 19th 2-6pm. FLEA MARKET PRE-SALE - There will be a pre-sale

during the Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, August 19th

from 2-6pm. $3.00 admission. RAFFLE TICKETS - If you haven’t returned your

Raffle Tickets you can bring them to the festival or

drop them at the Rectory Office. ART SHOW 2018 Once again the students of

Providence Art Center are inviting one and all to

view their work on Monday, Wednesday , Friday

and Saturday during the parish festival from 7 to 9

pm. The exhibit is held in the Providence Room

located on the bottom floor of the convent building.

The entrance is down the steps on the right end of

the building. Signs will be posted.

DIOCESAN ABUSE HOTLINE

In the continuing effort to reach out to anyone

abused in the church, our diocesan church has a

confidential hotline (1-888-808-1235) for anyone

who may have been abused to call for support and

healing.

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

CALENDAR OF EVENTS For the Week of August 19-25, 2018

Sunday, August 19

2:00 pm Festival Spaghetti Dinner Church Hall

2:00 pm Flea Market Pre-Sale Church Hall

Monday, August 20

7:00 pm Festival

Tuesday, August 21 1:00 pm Rosary Church

7:00 pm Festival

Wednesday, August 22

7:00 pm Festival

Thursday, August 23

7:00 pm Festival

Friday, August 24

7:00 pm Festival

Saturday, August 25

8:30 am Men’s Fellowship Rectory

7:00 pm Festival

Readings for the Week of August 19, 2018 Sunday Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-3, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58 Monday Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday Saint Pius X, Pope Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-27ab, 27cd-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Friday Saint Bartholomew, Apostle Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Saturday Saint Louis; Saint Joseph Calasanz, Priest Ez 43:1-7ab; Ps 85:9ab & 10, 11-12, 13-14; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23; Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32; Jn 6:60-69