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May 15, 2016
Pentecost Sunday
PARISH DIRECTORY
Parish Office: 412-833-1010 • Fax: 412-833-6624
Website: www.stlouisedemarillac.org
Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Associate Office: 412-833-1240
Religious Education Office: 412-835-1155 • Fax: 412-833-3952
Saint Louise School Office: 412-835-0600 • Fax: 412-835-2898
Youth Ministry Office: 412-833-5757
SACRAMENTAL LIFE
Baptism Sundays following the 12:30 p.m. Mass. Please call the Parish Office to schedule. Pre-Baptism instruction (best between the 5th and 7th month of pregnancy) is required. A one-hour class for both parents is offered at Saint Louise.
Marriage Arrangements must be made with the parish priest at least six months prior to the anticipated celebration.
Sacrament of the Sick The parish priests are available for home visitation for the Sacraments of the Eucharist , Confession and Anointing of the Sick. Eucharistic Ministers are available on Sundays following the 9:00 a.m. Mass for distribution of the Holy Communion. To arrange for a visit please call the parish office.
Bulletin Deadline Articles for the bulletin must be submitted in writing 10 days prior to publication.
PARISH STAFF
Father Joseph Sioli Pastor
Father Daniele Vallecorsa, STL Parochial Vicar
Deacon William F. Strathmann Permanent Deacon
Sr. M. Faith Balawejder, CSSF Pastoral Associate
Mr. Michael Buechel Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Gregory Fincham Music Director
Mrs. Beth Guzowski Bookkeeper
Mr. Ken Klase School Principal
Mrs. Marcella Lantzman Church Sacristan
Mrs. Lisa Osterhaus Director of Stewardship
Ms. Renee Pollice Office Manager
Mrs. Loretta Uhlmann Director of Religious Education
Mr. Jason Zych Youth Minister
MASS SCHEDULE Monday−Friday
7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m., and
6:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil Mass)
Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.,
12:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m.
Holy Days See Schedule in Bulletin
CONFESSIONS
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
PARISH
320 McMurray Road Pittsburgh, PA 15241-1616
Lift Up Your Hearts
Monday, May 16 Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19; Mk 9:14-29
7:00am People of the Parish 9:00am Joan Mendel (Jim & Kathy Zukowski) 6:45pm Holy Hour (Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet)
Tuesday, May 17 Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55; Mk 9:30-37
7:00am Joan Bombaci (Bob & Peggy Gioella) 8:30am Morning Prayer 9:00am Bill & Madeline Meyer (L) Diana
After Mass Eucharistic Adoration 6:30pm Rosary 7:30pm Benediction
Wednesday, May 18 St. John I Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49; Mk 9:38-40
7:00am
Mariah Klinefelter (Michael J. Santo Hagan Family)
9:00am James Russell (Alice Swerdan) 8:00pm Rosary for Peace
Thursday, May 19 Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49; Mk 9:41-50
7:00am Julia Krek (Kathy & Ralph Krek, Jr.) 9:00am Elizabeth & Joseph Kilwein (Family)
Friday, May 20 St. Bernardine of Siena Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103; Mk 10:1-12
7:00am Andrew Kolesar (Bernie & Family) 9:00am MaryAnn Satter (STL School & Parish Fam.)
Saturday, May 21 St. Christopher Magallanes & Comp. Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141; Mk 10:13-16
9:00am Gabino Bueno Argona (Barkas Family) After Mass Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
4:00pm Wedding: Van Wagner-Smyth 6:00pm
50th Wedding Anniversary: Art and Barbara Messina
Sunday, May 22 The Most Holy Trinity Prv 8:22-31; Ps 8; Rom 5:1-5; Jn 16:12-15
7:30am People of the Parish 9:00am Henry, Ken, & Esther Wisniewski (Family)
11:00am Doug Watkins (Clare & Family) 12:30pm Kenneth J. Calhoun (Family)
4:30pm Howard S. Counihan (Anna & Ed Dunlap)
Mass Intentions
Tuesday Rosary Please join us this Tuesday evening in
church at 6:30pm to pray the Rosary before
the Blessed Sacrament. Our parish Respect
Life Group will be leading us in praying for
building a culture which grows in the
respect and care of human life from its first beginning at
conception until the moment the Lord calls us in death.
Come to place your personal needs and those of our
community and Church before the Lord, through the
intercession of the Blessed Mother.
Thanks to all who have helped to prepare for and
celebrate First Holy Communion for the children of our
parish over the last two weeks: to our parish director of
religious education, Lorie Uhlmann, the religious
education office staff, and our catechists, to Mr. Ken
Klase, our school principal, our school teachers, and to
Mr. Greg Fincham, our parish music director, and to all
others who worked so hard to bring our children to share
in the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the very first time.
Thanks also to our Parish Respect Life Committee for
their assistance in honoring our parish mothers on
Mothers Day and in asking for support on behalf of
Genesis of Pittsburgh at Masses last weekend. Your
donations of $2,815.00 will help Genesis to continue
helping expectant mothers who are in difficulty or crisis.
Please check out the good work Genesis does in our
region at their website: genesispgh.org.
I ask you to join me in welcoming seminarian, Aaron
Ledgerwood to our parish. Aaron just completed his first
year of formation at Saint Paul Seminary, and will be
spending the next two months at Saint Louise before he
returns for his second year at Saint Paul’s. He grew up in
Beaver County and is a member of Saint Regis Parish in
Oakland. I know that you will enjoy getting to know
Aaron throughout his time with us this spring and
summer.
Celebrating Pentecost this Sunday we remind ourselves
of the surprising effects of the Holy Spirit’s gifts. The
sending of the Promise of the Father, as Jesus called the
Spirit, compelled the fishermen of Galilee to begin their
work as Apostles of the Lord. They went out from the
Upper Room of Jerusalem into the city and the world
carrying the Gospel of Jesus’ reconciling Passion, Death
and Resurrection. I do believe that the same Spirit
remains present to the Church in all of her many
members, and certainly in our parish. The items which I
brought to your attention above: the celebration of the
Sacraments, the charity and joining in ministry to those
in need, the fostering of priestly vocations; these are all
signs of the Spirit working in our parish, and through us,
for many others. Taking leave of our gathering in the
‘Upper Room,’ at Mass this Sunday, let’s remind
ourselves to remain open to the work and presence of the
Holy Spirit, and to be joyfully surprised by His life
giving gifts.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Joe
School Notes Saint Louise de Marillac School; a culture of
high achievement fostered in faith,
knowledge and discipline. Currently our
school serves 500 students in grades K-8.
We would love to add your child to our
school. Tuition assistance is available! If
you would like to set up a tour with Mr. Klase, the school
Principal or are interested in registering your child at
Saint Louise de Marillac School, please contact the school
office at 412-835-0600 or visit us at stlouiseschoolpa.org.
Saint Louise de Marillac School Calendar
Mon. 5/16
3rd Grade Field Trip Aviary
Tue. 5/17
Dress Down Day
Wed. 5/18
Kennywood Tickets on sale 11:30am-12:30pm
Choral Concert 1:00pm
School Lobby Gym
Fri. 5/20
All School Liturgy 9:00am Celebrating our
2nd Grade Communicants Church
Mary’s Prayer Garden
Roxanne Terling (Daughters, Sandy & Janet)
School Highlight of the Week: Dabria DiCenso in the
All Star Symphony - Congratulations to Dabria DiCenso,
currently in 8th grade, who represented Saint Louise in the
All Star Symphony on April 24th. She was first chair in
the flutes and even had a solo. What an exciting
accomplishment!
Ministers of Prayer are asked to pray for :
Joan Walney, Kimberly Rehak, Ross Stumpf,
Patricia Flaherty and Joseph Flaherty.
To request prayers or to remove a name, please
call Philly Sysak, 412-853-1151.
*Note: Prayers continue after names are removed.
Ministry of Prayer
The Month of Our Lady Join us this Tuesday at 7:30PM for May Devotions in Honor
of Our Blessed Mother. This week we will honor Our
Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady, Undoer of
Knots. Saint Bernard of Clairvaux once said that " God wills
that all His gifts should come to us through Mary". Come
and honor her and receive the gifts that Jesus desires to
bestow on you!
The Saint Louise Athletic Board has an opening for
the Saint Louise School Girls’ JV Head Basketball
Coach. Interested candidates should submit a resume or
letter of interest to Athletic Director, Joe Luvara at
[email protected] or place it in the Athletic mailbox in
the office in the LeGras Parish Center.
JV Head Basketball Coach
The two “hinge” hours in Liturgy of the Hours are Morning
and Evening Prayer which integrate the Word of God and
the prayer of the psalms into the age of the Church.
Liturgy of the Hours expresses the liturgical season, or
feast, and prepares for and flows from the daily sacrifice of
the Eucharist.
As did the apostles after Christ’s Resurrection, please join
our community in the Church’s public and common
Morning Prayer by the people of God to sanctify the day in
Christ on Tuesdays at 8:30am before the 9:00am Mass.
Easy to follow booklets are provided.
Pray With Us
We have a very long list of technology needs and we want
to do as much of it as possible this summer. Thank you to
the two families who stepped forward last week to sponsor
the iPads ($12,000) and the Kindles ($2,000)! As
technology continues to be integrated into all aspects of the
curriculum, we are working very hard to ensure our
students have access to all of the tools to prepare them for
high school and beyond. Our wish list for this summer
includes: a one-to-one Chromebook initiative for 8th grade
($20,000, and the current Chromebooks will be retasked to
5th and 6th grade), 3 LED boards to replace end of life
SMARTboards in three classrooms ($7,000 each), teacher
laptop replacements for those that are at the end of life
($10,000), STREAM initiative equipment ($5,000) online
learning subscriptions ($4,000) and much more. We also
have a long list of other summer projects including front
and side door replacements for better security, telephones
in every classroom for added security, and two outdoor
classroom areas. Can you help? No donation is too large
or too small. For more information, please contact Lisa
Osterhaus at [email protected] or at
412.833.1010. Thank you!
Saint Louise School Needs
Religious Education
Sharing the GOOD NEWS: Today, this Feast of Pentecost, Jesus tells us in the Gospel of John, " The Advocate,
The Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told
you." John 14: 26. Not only does Jesus give us the gift of Himself through His life, death, and resurrection; but He also
gives the gift of the Holy Spirit in peace and forgiveness. What a great day to celebrate the wonder of our God! The Church
was born at Pentecost, and as that living Church today, we are called to forever proclaim to everyone that Jesus Christ
conquered death; that God's arms are always open to us; that God's patience and compassion are always there as He waits to
heal, and forgive us. Now, like the disciples, we are commissioned by Christ to go forth and share the Good News,
continuing His holy work of building The Kingdom! Are you ready??? Let's go!
Congratulations and God's choicest blessings upon the First Communicants and families of Saint Louise Parish! To
all those who received the Lord for the first time this weekend, know that our prayers continue for you and your
intentions. As a Parish Community we celebrate you as members of the Body of Christ and rejoice together with you as you
receive Jesus today and for 1000's more times to come! "This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad!"
Registration for the 2016-17 Catechetical Year: All families should have received the registration packets of Religious
Education options for our next catechetical year. It is important to send all forms to the Religious Center as early as possible
in order to get your family's first choice for formation. Information is available at the LeGras Parish Center, online at our
parish website: stlouisedemarillac.org/Education/Religious-Education or through the Religious Education Center, Monday
through Thursday from 7:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Questions may be directed to the RE Center at 412-835-1155. Thanks for your
dedication to the Faith Formation of your children!
Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body of Christ, will be observed by our parish community on Sunday, May 29, at
4:30p.m. ALL PARISH FIRST COMMUNICANTS are invited to be part of the Solemn Procession with the Most Blessed
Sacrament after the Mass, and will conclude with Eucharistic Benediction. A cookout will be held on the parish grounds
following the Mass and Procession. Please e-mail [email protected] or call 412-835-1155 to respond if your
child(ren) will be participating. "We are One Body, One Body in Christ!"
Become a Disciple-Maker: "As the Father has sent Me, so I send you." Jesus invites us all to continue His holy work. Why
not become a Faith Witness for Christ by serving as a catechetical team member in our Religious Education
Programs? Many caring dedicated people are needed to share their love of the Lord in special service to the children of our
Parish Community. To explore this ministry further, please do not hesitate to call 412-835-1155 or e-mail
[email protected] God is calling YOU!
Prayer to the Holy Spirit: "Come Holy Spirit, Fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your
love. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created, and You shall renew the face of the earth. Let Us Pray: O God, Who
by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit, we may be truly
wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen."
Newly Baptized Violet Marie Eckenrode, daughter of
Joshua and Nicole Perko Eckenrode
Mason Maxwell Greiner, son of
Brandon and Tiffany Tonei Greiner
Please pray for these children, their parents
and godparents.
Baptismal Preparation Parents wishing to have their child baptized who have
never taken the Baptism Preparation Class should do so.
Classes are free of charge. The next class is Sunday, June 5
at 6:00pm in the LeGras Conference Room. Please
register by calling 412-833-1010.
Don’t let your child become a statistic! -- 80% of kids
stop practicing the faith at some point during college. There
is a way to keep our kids (grandkids) connected to the faith.
Go to www.diopitt.org/newmanconnection and fill out the
quick online form. We only need their first and last name
and the school they will be attending. A Catholic campus
minister at their college will be able to reach out to them
and invite them to participate in campus ministry.
It takes less than 2 minutes to do and it might be the most
important thing you do for your loved one as they graduate
high school!
Stay Connected to the Faith
Date Offertory* Budget Over/Under
May 8 $28,576.86 $27,500.00 $1,076.86
*includes electronic giving
Ascension Thursday Collection: $4,462.00
Genesis of Pittsburgh Collection: $2,815.00
Stewardship
Today
Life Night 5:30pm Youth Ministry Room
Boys Basketball Meeting 7:00pm LeGras 3
Men’s Basketball 8:00pm School Gymnasium
Monday, May 16
School Advisory Meeting 6:30pm LeGras Meeting Room
NAMI 6:30pm Bishop Leonard Room
Boys Scouts 7:00pm LeGras 1,2,3
Bereavement Ministry 7:00pm LeGras Conference Room
Tuesday, May 17
Catholic Wms Fellowship 7:00pm LeGras Conference Room
Wednesday, May 18
Boy Scouts (Adults) 7:00pm LeGras 1
Knights of Columbus 7:00pm Bishop Leonard Room
Thursday, May 19
Book Club 9:30am LeGras Conference Room
Women of Grace 9:30am Bishop Leonard Room
Bible Study 10:00am LeGras Conference Room
Scout Pack 4 7:00pm School Cafeteria
Friday, May 20
Dignity Robes 9:00am Bishop Leonard Room
Charismatic Prayer Group 7:00pm Church
Saturday, May 21
Catholic Men’s Fellowship
7:45am LeGras Conference Room
Sunday, May 22
Life Night 5:30pm Youth Ministry Room
Men’s Basketball 8:00pm School Gymnasium
Meetings for the Week
Youth Ministry Youth Ministry: Please join us on Tuesday, May 17 for
our next Pray and Play! Pray and Play is every Tuesday
from 7:00pm-9:00pm and includes a bible study, time for
fun, food and fellowship! This event is open to all students
who are in grades 9-12.
Life Night: Join us on Sunday, May 22 for our next Life
Night! Life Nights will go from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on
Sundays throughout the school year. All teens in grades 9-
12 are invited to participate in these awesome gatherings
with their peers.
Spots are now being filled for our Summer Mission Week
taking place June 19–June 24. Registration forms are
available on the youth ministry page of our website. The
week costs $275 and we will be staying at Gilmary Retreat
Center in Moon Twp. The goal for the week is give back to
those in need in our local area both with physical labor and
hope. This trip is open for teens in grades 9-12. Deadline to
sign up is May 15.
The Senior Recognition Mass will next Sunday, May 22,
2016. All gradating seniors of our parish are invited to join
us at the 11:00am Mass, where they will be recognized for
their accomplishments and given a solemn blessing from
Fr. Joe. Please contact Jason if you will be attending the
Mass so we can reserve enough seats.
Middle School: Middle School Youth Ministry will be
meeting on Wednesday, May 25 from 6:00pm–7:00pm in
the Youth Room at LeGras Parish Center. This will be a
time of making new friends, playing games, eating pizza,
and a study of the upcoming Sunday Gospel! There is
no need to sign up so just bring a friend and show up on
May 25. (This will be our last bi-weekly meeting before the
summer. Look for an announcement on our mini-golf
outing in July!)
Beginning Experience Help for Young Adults Experiencing the Loss of a
Family Relationship: The loss of a parent through death,
or a changed parental relationship through divorce or
separation can be a traumatic experience for individuals of
all ages. The Young Adults Beginning Experience program
offers individuals, ages 18-30, the opportunity to sort out
and address their losses with a certified team of peers who
have each experienced a similar loss. An upcoming
weekend is scheduled for June 10-12 at Gilmary Retreat
Center, Moon Township. Payment arrangements and
possible financial assistance are available. For more
information, check us out on Facebook at YABEPittsburgh
or on Twitter @YABEPittsburgh or contact Carol Martin
Dundes at [email protected] or 412-295-7026.
The South Hills Catholic High School Class of 1966 is
holding their 50th reunion on Friday and Saturday,
September 9 and 10, 2016. Please mark your calendar and
send your contact information, including your email
address, to Tom Mackey at [email protected], (412
-580-2158), or to Joe Luvara at [email protected] (412
-398-5600). Invitations and additional details will be
forthcoming in the near future. Please pass this information
to any of our missing classmates.
South Hills Catholic High School
Time to gather your treasures for
the DeMarillac Guild’s July 15 &
16 Flea Market.
Not a guild member, doesn’t matter,
donations greatly appreciated from all Saint Louise
parishioners, family, friends and neighbors. Besides the
usual flea market items, small pieces of furniture (lamps,
end or sofa tables, bookcases, rocking chairs, TV tables,
umbrella stands, magazine racks, small desks and chairs)
that can be taken away in a car or van will be
accepted. Some items we cannot accept are televisions,
stereos, computers and related equipment.
Due to lack of storage space, only jewelry can be accepted
at the parish office before the drop of dates. Check the
church website, under News & Events, for more suggested
items to donate and a list of items that cannot be
accepted. Any questions, call Mary Frances Glausser, 724-
941-5128.
Timeless Treasures Flea Market
South Hills Alive - Young Adult Ministry
Come join South Hills Alive, a Young Adult
Ministry for those in their 20s and 30s, for
one of their next events!
Click the QR code to find us on Facebook
where you will find a complete listing of our
events and uplifting posts to lead you closer
to Catholic community. Also, follow us on
Twitter @southhillsalive or contact Lori
Farnsworth at [email protected] for more
details.
South Hills Alive
Jr. Ladies of Charity will meet the 2nd Sunday of each
month from 4:30-5:30PM in the Bishop Leonard room
starting June 12. We will begin working on projects
together and choosing future projects. All girls from 5th to
12th grades are welcomed. We strive to provide service to
those who are poor with a spirit of humility, simplicity and
charity. You can contact Jeanne Rowles at 724-941-6329
([email protected]) or Mary Diederich at 412-854-5751
([email protected]), with questions.
Jr. Ladies of Charity
Feast of Corpus Christi
Night of Worship—June 3 Night of Worship on Friday, June 3 at Saint Louise de
Marillac Church. Join us from 7:00pm to 8:30pm for an
evening of contemporary Praise and Worship music (K-
Love 98.3FM type music). There will also be Eucharistic
Adoration during the evening and confessions will be
available. A light reception will follow in the lower level of
the church. Everyone is invited to attend, from young
children to senior citizens and everyone in between! Please
contact Jason Zych, [email protected] with any
questions.
THE FEAST OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF
CHRIST is more commonly known as the Feast of
Corpus Christi or Corpus Domini. Having joyfully
celebrated for fifty days the Resurrection of the Lord, and
before re-entering into Ordinary Time, we pause to
contemplate the awesome mystery of the Blessed Eucharist.
The Feast of Corpus Christi is the Feast of Holy Thursday
celebrated with great joy and solemnity outside of the
Lenten period. Our Christian life lacks its proper vigor
unless devotion to the Eucharist forms the center of its
development. The Feast of Corpus Christi provides us with
the opportunity to examine our consciences in regard to the
Eucharist: Do I seek to participate fully in each celebration
of Mass? Do I prepare myself spiritually by recollecting
myself before Mass? Do I realize the great gift of the Body
and Blood of Christ that I receive?
We encourage you to join us on the Feast of Corpus Christi,
Sunday, May 29, at the 4:30pm Mass. Following the
Mass there will be a Solemn Procession of the Blessed
Sacrament on the parish grounds ending with Solemn
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. It is an ideal way—
especially for families—to render thanks to Almighty God
for the gift of the Eucharist and the many gifts that He has
bestowed on us. At the conclusion of the ceremonies there
will be a parish family barbecue so that we can continue
our evening of communion and fellowship. Please consider
joining us!
May the Heart of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament be
praised, adored and loved, with grateful affection,
at every moment in all the Tabernacles of the world
even until the end of time.
Amen
Farmer’s Market The Upper St. Clair Farmer’s Market will open on
Thursday, May 19 and run for the next 20 weeks from 4:00-
7:00pm in the Westminster Presbyterian Church parking lot
on Route 19.
For reliable Catholic news: www.ncregister.com
There is also an app for mobile phones.
A Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat for post-abortion
healing will be held on May 27-29, 2016 at the Spiritan
Center in Bethel Park. To register or for more information,
call Toni Jester at 412-352-5348 or email:
Parish Nurse Ministry Weekend retreats are being offered at Saint Vincent
Archabbey in Latrobe in June and July. Contemplating
the Face of Mercy (Charismatic Prayer), Merciful Like the
Father (Silent Retreat), Self-Directed Retreat Weekend
(spiritual direction available), Jesus and the Kingdom of
God (Men's Retreat), Saints Rich in Mercy (Fathers/Sons
Retreat). Details: www.saintvincentretreats.org. Online
registration at: www.stvincentstore.com or you may also
contact Brother Hugh Lester, OSB at 724-805-
2139 or [email protected]
Saint Emma Monastery in Greensburg is offer ing two
different retreats in mid-July. Encounter with Silence
(Lacouture-Hugo Retreat favored by Servant of God
Dorothy Day) and directed by Fr. John-May Tompkins,
O.S.B., is scheduled for July 15-22. For additional
information on this retreat and the writings of Father John
Hugo, visit: http://www.fatherjohnhugo.com. A 6-day
Silent Retreat directed by Fr. Thomas Acklin, O.S.B. is
scheduled for July 15-21. Online registration is at:
www.stemma.org or you may call 724-834-3060 for more
information.
Upcoming Retreats
Thank You! A note of thanks to Saint Louise de Marillac Parish… The Charleston Diocese of South Carolina and I would like
to thank all those who so generously gave to the collection
of religious articles for the churches in Africa. Words
cannot express the gratitude of your kindnesses. You are in
the prayers of many people. The collection has now ended.
THANK YOU.
Jacqueline Brandt
Spring Fashion Show and Salad Luncheon: Saint
Gregory Byzantine Catholic Church, Upper St. Clair (2005
Mohawk Rd, Upper St. Clair, PA, 15241) is hosting a
Spring/Summer Fashion Show and Salad Luncheon on
Saturday, May 21 from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Phyllis’
Fashions of White Oak and the Meadowlands will be
presenting clothing from its Spring and Summer line of
clothing, accessories and jewelry. Items can be purchased
and taken home that day or gift certificates may be
purchased for use in one of the stores at a future date.
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased or reserved in
advance by calling Barbara Douglas at (412) 220-2310, or
Susan Flynn at (412) 720-3542. For directions, please
visit: www.stgregoryusc.org
Fashion Show and Luncheon
Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend
Seasonal Allergies: Runny nose, sneezing, congestion…
are these symptoms you experience when the flowers bud
and the trees start to bloom? Millions of people suffer from
seasonal allergies.
Here are some tips to help ease your symptoms:
Delegate lawn mowing and gardening to others
Remove clothes you have worn outside and shower to
remove pollen from your skin and hair
Close doors and windows at night or when pollen
counts are high
Avoid outdoor activity in the early morning when
pollen counts are highest
Use air conditioning in your house and car
Clean floors often with a vacuum cleaner that has a
HEPA filter
Nonprescription medications can also help to ease your
allergy symptoms. These include antihistamines to help
relieve runny nose, itching, sneezing, and decongestants to
relieve nasal stuffiness. If these simple strategies aren’t
effective, be sure to see your doctor who can recommend
other options such as prescription medications, skin testing,
blood tests, and allergy shots.
Cardinal Wuerl, Bishop Barron, Carolyn Woo to
Keynote Higher Education New Evangelization
Conference May 23-25 at Saint Vincent College, 300
Fraser Purchase Road Latrobe, PA 15650-2690. Cardinal
Donald Wuerl, S.T.D., Archbishop of Washington;
Dr. Carolyn Woo, president and Chief Executive Officer of
Catholic Relief Services and Bishop Robert Barron, Ph.D.,
Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, founder of Word on Fire
Catholic Ministries, will keynote a conference at Saint
Vincent College, “The New Evangelization and Higher
Education: The Vision and Pope Francis,” on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, May 23, 24 and 25.
To learn more about the conference and other speakers, or
to register for the conference or download the brochure,
please follow this link: http://www.stvincent.edu/
NewEvangelization/ Additional questions may be directed
to Event and Conference Services, Phone: 724-532-5030
Fax: 724-532-5019 email: [email protected]
New Evangelization Conference
Father of Mercy,
as we journey
On Mission for The Church Alive!,
endow us with your gifts of collaboration,
courage and compassion.
Help us to fulfill the mission of Jesus and
His Church through vibrant parishes and
effective ministries.
Raise up selfless, energetic leaders
to serve the Church in fidelity and with care.
May we, the Church of Pittsburgh in
Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence
and Washington Counties, be sustained and
strengthened by your grace.
Help us to learn Jesus, to love Jesus and to live
Jesus. Hear this prayer and grant it through
Jesus Christ our Lord, with the help of our dear
Blessed Mother, under the mantle of her love,
Amen.
On Mission for the Church Alive!
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DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE
HOTLINE:
1-888-808-1235
Mandated Reporter Training
Remember the rollicking Beatles’ song, “All Together
Now”? While the light-hearted chorus was meant to be an
invitation to sing along, Paul McCartney said it also had an
undercurrent of “we are all together now.” That is where
we are moving to in our diocesan-wide program, “On
Mission for The Church Alive!” We are all in, ready to
move together as the Church Evangelizing! Read, hear and
proclaim this weekend’s Good News. This is what we need
to celebrate – all together now – on this Pentecost Sunday.
To read more, check out “On Mission for The Church
Alive!” on page 5 of this week’s Pittsburgh Catholic and
visit www.OnMissionChurchAlive.org. Please follow On
Mission for The Church Alive on Twitter at
@PghChurchAlive. Have something to share about how
your parish is "On Mission"? Use the hashtags
#ChurchAlive and #OnMissionPgh.
On Mission for the Church Alive!
Mandated Reporters Required to Complete Online
Training: So that all Mandated Repor ter s understand
the recent changes to the Child Protection Services Law, the
Diocese of Pittsburgh is requiring that the following
individuals take the online Mandated and Permissive
Reporting Training Course, offered by the University of
Pittsburgh:
all clergy
all school employees and all school volunteers
all other employees and volunteers who, on the basis of
their role as an integral part of a regularly scheduled
program, activity, or services, are responsible for the
welfare of a child or have regular contact with children
(Athletic Coach/Volunteers, Catechists, Youth Ministry
Volunteers, Scouting Leader/Volunteers, Chaperones,
Childcare Giver, to name a few.)
The link for the online training is accessible through the
diocesan website at www.diopitt.org. Individuals are to
print out the certificate of completion and submit it to the
safe environment coordinator. Training for those mandated
reporters is to be completed by July 1, 2016. School
employees must comply with Act 126 training cycle
requirements.
Altar Servers, Lectors/Commentators, Eucharistic
Ministers, Ushers: Jason Zych, 412-833-1010
Athletic Director: Joe Luvara, 412-257-2319
Baptism Preparation: Sue Walsh, 724-745-8338
Bible Study: Mary Campbell, 412-257-2789
Thursday A.M. Bible Study: Rita Liebegott 724-514-7471
Book Club: Kathy Zukowski, 412-831-6982
Bowling: Esther Hartsell, 412-831-0703
Boy Scouts: Tom O’Brien, 412-854-3153
Catholic Men’s Fellowship (Sat): Rich Lynch, 412-841-4851
Catholic Scripture Study: [email protected]
Catholic Women’s Fellowship: Jeanne Rowles 724-941-6329 & Linda Sustich 412-831-1809
Charismatic Prayer: Lee Matelan, 412-833-4760
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: 412-835-1155
De Marillac Women’s Guild:
Suzanne McNally 724-260-0099
Dignity Robes: Karen Radu, 724-969-4190
Good Old Boys: Sam Trentadue, 412-833-7869
Knights of Columbus: Ryan McNamara, 412-360-9402
Ladies of Charity: Pat Vogel, 724-260-0508
Men’s Fish Fry Club: Bill Luckasevic, 412-835-5103
Men’s Golf League: Terry Poole, 412-855-3898 or
Moms & Tots: Lisa Weber, [email protected]
New Beginnings: Norma Derrick, 412-221-4779
Nocturnal Adoration: Brian Murdy at 724-554-5759 or
Parish Nurse Ministry: Kathy Bonessi, 412-220-4438
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Rose Russell, 412-833-7192
Pre-Cana: Julie Cugini, [email protected]
RCIA: Rebecca Pettigrew, [email protected]
Respect Life: Jim Kohler, 412-512-3193 or [email protected]
Retreats: Men-Rich Lynch, 412-841-4851
Women-Kathy Bonessi, [email protected]
Substance Addiction Ministry: Mike Hensler 412-833-1524
Sew I May Serve: Hannah Wilding, [email protected]
Thurs. Morning Prayer Group: Marie Byrne, 412-257-4733
Wedding Coordinators: Karen Radu, 724-969-4190
Welcome Ministry:
Charlene Plachecki, [email protected]
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Parish Office: 412-833-1010
Father Joseph Sioli, Pastor [email protected]
Father Daniele Vallecorsa, STL, Parochial Vicar [email protected]
Deacon William F. Strathmann, Permanent Deacon [email protected]
Mr. Michael Buechel, Maintenance Supervisor [email protected]
Mr. Gregory Fincham, Music Director [email protected]
Mrs. Beth Guzowski, Bookkeeper [email protected]
Mrs. Nikki Konyk, Advancement & Development Secretary [email protected]
Mrs. Marcella Lantzman, Church Sacristan [email protected]
Ms. Gerre Lorincy, Assistant Secretary [email protected]
Mrs. Lisa Osterhaus, Director of Stewardship [email protected]
Ms. Renee Pollice, Office Manager [email protected]
Mrs. Virginia Rockenstein, Receptionist
Pastoral Associate Office: 412-833-1240 Sr. M. Faith Balawejder, CSSF, Pastoral Associate
School Phone: 412-835-0600 Mr. Ken Klase, School Principal
Mrs. Christine Makowski, School Secretary [email protected]
Religious Education Office: 412-835-1155
Mrs. Loretta Uhlmann, Director of Religious Education [email protected]
Mrs. Lisa Ruggieri, Religious Education Secretary [email protected]
Mrs. Nancy Beaver, Religious Education Receptionist
Youth Ministry Office: 412-833-5757
Mr. Jason Zych, Youth Minister [email protected]
Parish Staff