ST. CATHERINE OF SWEDEN CHURCH WILDWOOD, PA

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTRODUCTION TO READINGS: 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10 - The mountain dearest to the people of Israel was Mount Zion, the place upon which Jerusalem’s temple was built. The prophet Isaiah, preaching during a time of political upheaval, foresaw a day when God will gather on Mount Zion all the people of the world for a great banquet.

Second Reading: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 - On his missionary journeys, Paul took pride in supporting himself as a leatherworker. Now it’s different. Paul is in prison and dependent upon his beloved Philippians. They generously sent him help, the only Christian community known to do so. As he now concludes his letter to them, Paul thanks them for their support and encouragement.

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OUR SICK: Leona Adams, Lewis Beckwith, Janet Bonant, Bob Breckle, Alice Brown, Conrad Carney, Conrad Carney, Jr., Cadence Charmello, Marie Downs, Johnny Deadmore, Sandy Dixon-Sulik, Jaden Duttine, Julie Duttine, Jim Emslie, Garrett Green, Betty Hartle, Madeline Hughes, Bob Joyce,

Marie Kane, James Kennedy, Sr., Regina Kirschmann, James Krahe, Flo Kress, Jr., Madelyn Kress, Cindy Kulbacki, Barbara Lagiovane. Marilyn Layo, Lydia Long, Jim Maniet, Paul Marchionna, Raphalena Morelli, Roni Millstine, James Munroe, Mario Noro, Jerry Nurss, Deborah Pike, John Reuther, Walt Roth, Ann Samarin, Mary Ann Schach, Sherri Schuetz, Cindy Schuller, Barbara Slade, Kathleen Smetana, Mildred Stein, Ruby Lane, Steins, Mary Stoehr, Helen Tegge, Kathy Tweed, Samantha Wilczynski, Larry Williams, Connie Yoest, Erika Yunkun, and Debi Zahorchak. Please note: We ask those who have requested prayers to give us an “update” call when your loved one is better.

In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we will have our annual BLESSING OF ANIMALS this Sunday, October 9, at 2:00 pm in the front

parking lot. Please bring your leashed or contained pets (all kinds are welcome) for a special blessing.

Providence Villa is offering a one day Retreat at their location in the North Hills near North Park. Marian Senish, the Facilitator, will give a talk on “LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE.” If humor is not basic in our lives, then we really are not fully human. Join us on Thursday, October 20, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Fee: $25, includes lunch. (Checks payable to St. Catherine of Sweden.) Please call Mary Kennedy (412-492-1168) or Nancy Ubertoni (724-449-3381). Deadline to register is Monday, October 10, 2011.

PRE-BAPTISM CLASS, for parents wishing to have their

children baptized, will be held on Sundays, November 6 and

December 4. Parents will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 pm in

Room 216. The class is required before the baptism. Call the

Parish Office at (412) 486-6001 to register.

The ST. PEREGRINE CLUB will meet Sunday, October 16, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm in Room #222. This support and prayer group is open to all who are recently diagnosed cancer patients, those currently in treatment for cancer, survivors, family members and friends of someone affected by this terrible disease. Please consider joining us!

The SECOND COLLECTION this weekend, October 8 & 9, will be our monthly collection for the Building Fund. Please be generous.

ATTENTION! ATTENTION! MEN OF THE PARISH! Please Save the Date of

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011 7:15 TO 9:00 PM in the CHURCH HALL for

“A Conversation with the Pastor, Fr. Regis”

Dear Friends, I need your guidance as to how the parish and I can better serve the spiritual needs of the men of our parish. I need to hear from you and perhaps you need to hear from each other about how faith, prayer, moral behavior, and ethics affect you in your relationships, in your home, and in your work place. Refreshments will be served and information about existing Catholic men’s programs will be available. Calling men of all ages, please come and sit with me and let us explore together how the parish can be a spiritual support to you. Bring a friend; come as a group. All men over 18 years of age are welcome. Thursday, November 3, 7:15 pm. I truly hope to see you there. Thank you! —Fr. Regis

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, November 5

‘Sister’ returns to St. Catherine’s to play

“BIBLE BINGO”!

If you enjoyed Late Nite Catechism and Put the Nuns in Charge, you will love Bible Bingo - the newest production in this series of comedy hits. Vicki Quade, co-writer of Late Nite Catechism, will appear as ‘Sister’ and she promises a great evening of laughter. Brush up on your Bible trivia and come prepared to win very special bingo prizes! Tickets go on sale next weekend, October 15 & 16.

The SUNDAY READINGS AND HOMILY are now available on the parish website - www.stcatherineofsweden.org. On the home page, click on Liturgy, then Sunday Audio Recordings and choose your selection. Here’s a perfect way

to further reflect upon the weekly scripture, especially for shut-ins or the sick who are unable to join us. CDs of the Sunday Mass are also available to borrow by calling the Parish Office at (412) 486-6001.

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 9, 2011

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FLOWER DEDICATIONS

To remember a special

occasion or honor a

deceased loved one with a

flower dedication, the

church altar arrangement is

available for a donation of

$100.00 and all four vases

at the church and narthex

doors are available for

$50.00. Your dedication will

be published in the bulletin.

Call the Parish Office (412-

486-6001).

AVAILABLE DATES

ALTAR:

Oct. 23, 30

Nov. 6, 13 ($180 for

Confirmation)

Dec. 25 ($180 for

Christmas)

VASES:

Oct. 23, 30

Nov. 6, 13 ($80 for

Confirmation)

Dec. 25 ($80/Christmas)

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS - those to be newly trained and those who currently minister - must attend a training session to prepare for the changes in the language translations for the Mass, which begin the First Sunday of Advent. Training sessions remaining are:

Sunday, October 30, 12:30 pm…….Eucharistic Ministers (mass & sick)

Sunday, October 30, 5:00 pm……...Contemporary Choir

Tuesday, November 1, 8:00 pm…... Lectors

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 8:00 pm……….Eucharistic Ministers (mass & sick)

Saturday, Nov. 5, 10:30 am……….. Altar Servers (youth & adult)

All training sessions will take place in the Church. Only attend one session if multiple sessions are available. Ushers will be trained at a later date.

Commissioning for Liturgical Ministers will take place on the Feast of Christ the King, November 19 & 20 at all Masses. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at (412) 486-6001.

St. Vincent de Paul

2nd Annual

COAT DRIVE OCTOBER 17 - 23, 2011

Once again we appeal to you, our fellow parishioners at St.

Catherine’s, to respond to our neighbors in need. Please

bring new and/or gently worn coats, jackets, hats, scarves

and gloves to the Church Hall. Donations will be accepted

throughout the week and before and after all weekend

masses starting Monday, October 17, and will continue

through Sunday, October 23. Thank you in advance for

your continued support and generosity. “Bear one

another’s burdens, and so you will fulfill the laws of

Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)

CYM BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL SIGN-UP If you are in grades 9 thru 12, you are eligible to participate on our parish basketball team. Members of neighboring parishes without teams are also eligible to play for St. Catherine’s. Registration fee is $100, payable to St. Catherine of Sweden. Registration forms are available on the Hospitality Desk in the Narthex. Please return the completed forms no later than Monday, October 24, to the Parish Office. We are also in need of a Girls Varsity Coach. If you might be interested, please contact the Parish Office at (412) 486-6001 for pertinent details.

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE - Today’s gospel speaks about “unworthy wedding guests.” What

makes a “worthy” guest? Presence and presents are not enough. The greatest gift we can

give is support to the couple as they voyage through life together because marriage naturally

contains within it the fields of disappointment. Think of the weddings you have attended.

Have you been a “worthy guest?” —Bud Ozar

CROSSES AND MEDALS are needed for our Rosary Making Ministry. If you have any crosses from broken rosaries or religious medals that can be used on rosaries, please drop them at the Parish Office. Thank you!

Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop #195 will be hosting a FLEA MARKET & BAKE SALE here at St. Catherine’s on Saturday, October 22, from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon (rain or shine). The Boy Scouts will also be selling homemade funnel cakes. Proceeds

from the event will benefit both the scout organizations and Crisis Center North, which is a non-profit organization serving women and children victims of domestic violence in the North Hills. Contact Lisa at (412) 492-0117 for more information.

MARRIAGE MOMENTS: To rediscover your love take a trip down memory lane. Ponder the first time you saw the person who is now your life partner. Share with each other your first impressions and what initially attracted you to each other. Reminisce together. Giggle, if you must. —Susan Vogt

The 9TH GRADE CONFIRMATION RETREAT will be held on either Monday, October 10 or Sunday, October 16. Each session will begin at 1:00 pm and conclude after Mass at 7:00 pm. Please drop

your child off at the Church Hall entrance. Students should be prepared to sign up for their Confirmation Interview on October 25, 26 or 27. If you have not yet signed up for your retreat day, please contact Kevin Hunter, Youth Minister, at youthmin@stcatherineofsweden.org or (412) 486-6001 ASAP.

VOLUNTEERS are needed on the retreat days to help prepare the food and/or monitor the halls. Any parents who would be available, please contact Kevin Hunter. Thank you!

All high school teens are invited to join us for our Sunday night LIFE TEEN YOUTH GROUP gatherings. We meet after the 6:00 pm Mass from 7:15 to 8:45 pm in the Church Hall. Stop in anytime and bring a friend! Hope to see you tonight!!

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Sunday, October 9, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat. 4:00 pm David Matthew Laird (Family and Friends)

[Fr. Pat]

Sun. 7:30 am Parishioners of St. Catherine’s [Fr. Gretz]

9:15 am In Celebration of the Birthdays of Anthony

and Eva Vitullo [Fr. Gretz]

11:00 am Dale Lah (Wife, Janet) [Fr. Pat]

6:00 pm Thomas Franzak (St. Catherine’s Staff)

[Fr. Pat]

Monday, October 10, Weekday

9:30 am Peter and Mildred Chepponis (Bond Family)

Tuesday, October 11, Weekday

9:30 am Caesar Damski (Robert and Dolores Damski)

Wednesday, October 12, Weekday

9:30 am Anna Juba (Niece, Greta)

Thursday, October 13, Weekday

9:30 am Deceased Members of the Rylands & Davis

Families (Family)

10:00 am Reconciliation (Confessions)

Friday, October 14, St. Callistus I, pope and martyr

9:30 am Catherine McKinniss (Larry & Mary Weber)

Saturday, October 15, St. Teresa of Jesus, virgin and doctor

11:30 am Reconciliation (Confessions)

Sunday, October 16, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat. 4:00 pm James Zona (Family) [Fr. Gretz]

Sun. 7:30 am Harry Snodgrass (Family) [Fr. Pat]

9:15 am Paul and Betty Kreutzer - 50th Wedding

Anniversary [Fr. Pat]

11:00 am Richard Garrigan (John Huerbin Family)

[Fr. Gretz]

6:00 pm Parishioners of St. Catherine’s [Fr. Pat]

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Gift Bearers 10/09 Sat. 4:00 pm Mr. & Mrs. Helwich

Sun. 7:30 am Volunteer

9:15 am Anthony & Eva Vitullo

11:00 am Janet Lah

6:00 pm The Franzak Family

LECTOR AND ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE 10/15 Sat.4:00 pm Rogers, Vollmer Nellis, Arnold, Gaida

10/16 Sun.7:30 am Szurszewski, Antol, Klingensmith,

Gardner Homer

9:15 am Loibl, Kushma Schmit, Hein, Kreutzer

11:00 am Gold, Susi Studebaker, Zegar,

Katsafanas

6:00 pm Pagnotta, Gavin F & Z Hartle, Keene

Sunday, October 9, Building Fund Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word 222 9:15/11:00 am

R.C.I.A. 216 10:15 am - Noon

No C.C.D. Classes --------- ------------------

Baptism Church 12:30 pm

Pre-Baptism Class Church 12:30 pm

Blessing of Animals Parking Lot 2:00 pm

Contemporary Choir Church 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Life Teen (Youth Group) Ch Hall 7:15 - 8:45 pm

Boy Scout Committee Meeting 216 7:15 - 9:00 pm

Monday, October 10, Columbus Day

Bible Study Ch Hall 10:15 am - Noon

Gr. 9 Confirmation Retreat Ch Hall 1:00 - 7:00 pm

Adult Handbells 222 7:00 - 9:00 pm

No Pre-School or C.C.D. --------- ------------------

Tuesday, October 11

Rosary for Peace 222 9:00 am

Ad Altare Dei Award Class Ch Hall 5:45 - 6:00 pm

Cub Scouts Clsrms./Hall 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Boy Scouts Ch Hall 7:00 - 8:30 pm

St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 216 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Wednesday, October 12

Hampton Fields Mass Hamp. Flds. 11:00 am

No C.C.D. Classes --------- ------------------

1st Reconciliation Parent Mtg. Ch Hall 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Thursday, October 13 Divine Mercy Chaplet 222 9:00 am

Adult Choir Church 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Knights of Columbus Meeting 111 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Friday, October 14

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Saturday, October 15

Garden Group Narthex 9:00 - 11:00 am

Pre-Sch. Cookie Dough Sale Narthex After 4:00 Mass

Sunday, October 16 Pre-Sch. Cookie Dough Sale Narthex After All Masses

Children’s Liturgy of the Word 222 9:15/11:00 am

R.C.I.A. 216 10:15 am - Noon

Gr. 1 - 8 C.C.D. Classrooms 10:30 am - Noon

Gr. 9 Confirmation Retreat Ch Hall 1:00 - 7:00 pm

St. Peregrine Club Meeting 222 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Pope Pius XII Award Class 112 4:30 - 5:45 pm

Contemporary Choir Church 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Gr. 6 - 8 Home-based C.C.D. Homes 7:15 - 8:45 pm

No Life Teen (Youth Group) --------- ------------------

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday: Is 25:6-10a/Phil 4:12-14,19-20/Mt 22:1-14

Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Lk 11:42-46

Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Lk 11:47-54

Friday: Rom 4:1-8/Lk 12:1-7

Saturday: Rom 4:13,16-18/Lk 12:8-12

Next Sunday: Is 45:1,4-6/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21

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HAPPENINGS ELSEWHERE

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 9, 2011

CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Homestead, is having

Oktoberfest today, October 9, from 12:30 to 6:30 pm. Come for an afternoon of fun, food, and music. Entertainment by Autobahn. Steelers game will be on the TV. Tickets are $25 each or 3 for $40. Children ages 5-12 are $5. Call (412) 461-1054 for more information.

The Sisters of Divine Providence will hold their 10th

Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 15, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm at 9000 Babcock Boulevard in the North Hills. Join us for an authentic German dinner (donation per meal: $10/adult & $5/child), beer and non-alcoholic beverages, entertainment and special drawings for two handmade quilts (donations: $5/ticket), theme baskets, bake sale, craft sale, and children’s activities. All proceeds will benefit the Sisters of Divine Providence.

Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish will hold its annual

Oktoberfest festival on Saturday, October 15 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm in their social hall. An authentic German Food Festival features: grilled wurst, kielbasa, roasted pork & mashed potatoes, stuffed cabbages, potato pancakes, German potato salad, red cabbage, einlauf soup, hot dogs & sauerkraut and much more! Join in the festivities with our Cash Drawing, theme basket raffles, German bake sale, games of chance, crafters & vendors, and outdoor Beer Garden and German music featuring Helen Matlack on the Button Box Accordion and the GTEV D’Lustigen Isartaler Bavarian Club Dancers! No cover charge. Fun for all ages! The Parish is located in the Troy Hill section of Pittsburgh and the school hall is located at 1515 Tinsbury Street. For details, call (412) 231-2994.

BREAKING THROUGH THE GLASS CEILING: WOMEN RELIGIOUS

LEADERS IN THEIR OWN WORDS, sponsored by the Association of

Pittsburgh Priests, will be presented on Thursday, October 13, 7:00 to 9:30

pm at Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park.

Maureen Fielder is active in promoting change within the Catholic Church

and is the radio host of Interfaith Voices, a radio show broadcast on 77

stations. She has worked for decades in anti-racism, gender equality and

human rights. She will base her talk on women rising to new leadership in

multiple roles and faith traditions. Her hope is that it will open up wide-

ranging discussions of the role of women in Roman Catholicism and beyond.

Fee: $15. RSVP to (412) 366-1124 or kearnssc1@pghcdp.org.

AQUINAS ACADEMY SPEAKERS SERIES - Rev. James Gretz will present “Reflections on the Roman Missal: A Deeper Meaning, But the Same Mass” on Thursday, October 13, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh, located in Gibsonia. On November 27, 2011 the English speaking world will be introduced to a new translation of the Roman Missal, the third since the Second Vatican Council. Come and enjoy an information evening with Fr. Jim Gretz, Director of the Department for Worship of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, as he shares his passion for the celebration of Mass. Catechetical enrichment credits available for teachers and catechists.

Central Catholic High School’s MUSICAL THEATER MASQUE will mark its 50th anniversary Saturday, October 15, with the show featuring live performances of many of the songs from shows of the last 50 years, including Beauty and the Beast, Joseph, Grease, The Whiz, Bye Bye Birdie, and many more. Ticket prices vary, with special rates for students, older adults, and young alumni. Preferred seating is available. For details or tickets visit masquwtickets@yahoo.com, or call Masque Box Office at (412) 208-3404.

MODEL RAILROAD SHOW AND SALE - Mt. Troy Fire Company, 33 Lonsdale St., Pittsburgh on Sunday October 16, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Vendors will be on hand with lots of items for sale, train

display will be set up to view, and snack bar open. Adults: $6 & Children 12 and under are free with an adult admission. For information, call Mary Ellen Gyer at (412) 926-0943. Tables are reserved on a first come, first serve basis (advance purchase only).

The Women’s Guild of St. Mary (Aleppo Twp.), 444 Glenfield Road, Sewickley invites you to their annual FALL LUNCHEON AND CARD PARTY on Tuesday, October 18, from Noon to 3:00 pm. Home-made food: beef stew with biscuit, chunky applesauce-jello, and gourmet cupcakes. Cost: $10. 50/50 Raffle, Bingo and Door Prizes. Reservations are appreciated. Please call (412) 741-6460.

Quigley Catholic High School invites you to their FALL OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, October 23, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Quigley Catholic is a college preparatory high school that places a high priority not only on academics, but also on faith formation. Quigley Catholic is consistently recognized among the top Catholic high schools in the nation. All are welcome to come and see what the Quigley family is all about! If you would like more information, please contact Adrianne Kaminsky at (724) 869-2188 x 32 orkaminsky@qchs.org, or visit our website at www.qchs.org. God Bless!

Ladies, be sure to attend the Magnificat Pittsburgh PRAYER BREAKFAST on Saturday, October 29, from 9:00 am to Noon at the Embassy Suites Pittsburgh in Coraopolis. Hear speaker Rebecca Kiessling tell the story of God’s transforming love in her life. Rebecca is a dynamic faith-filled speaker, and has appeared on EWTN, Catholic TV, The 700 Club, Good Morning America, CNN and CBS News. The cost of the breakfast is $20. Registration deadline is October 21. To register, call Kay at (724) 772-6749 or Dorothy at (412) 364-6532 or go to www.magnificatpitteburgh.org for a registration form.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND WITH FR. KEN OLDENSKI

(Retired Pastor of St. Richard Church) - April 15-25,

2012. Visit Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee

The Cost is $3,999, Air Fare and All-included. For

additional information or to sign up, please contact

Anthony Nachef, PhD (Theology) at 1-877-994-8259

or Anthony@Proximotravel.com. Fax: (508) 854-

8003. Visit the website at www.Proximotravel.com.

Grown-up goblins: Be sure to bring your favorite trickster to the HALLOWEEN KIDS’ BINGO on Sunday, October 23, from 2:00 to 4:30 pm in St. Victor’s Activity Building, Bairdford Road. Doors open at 1:30 pm. $5 admission. Winners receive Toy Prizes! Come in costume and get a special treat! Refreshments will be sold. Bring your child, grandchild, nephew, niece or neighbor for a fiendishly good time! For more details, call (724) 444-4621. Sponsored by St. Victor Women’s Guild.