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Holy Spirit

2603 Old Elizabeth Road West Mifflin, PA 15122

St. Elizabeth of Hungary

One Grove Place Pittsburgh, PA 15236

JUNE 21, 2020 TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Temporary Administrator: Very Reverend Frederick L. Cain, VE Senior Parochial Vicar: Father William R. Terza

Senior Parochial Vicar: Father Kenneth E. Kezmarsky Deacon: Gerard A. Como

Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Amy LaMartina

St. Clare of Assisi

460 Reed Street Clairton, PA 15025

St. Thomas à Becket

139 Gill Hall Road Jefferson Hills, PA 15025

Parish Website: techscatholic.com

ST. CLARE OF ASSISI Phone: 412-233-7870

Fax: 412-233-0742 Email: [email protected]

ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY Phone: 412-882-8744

Fax: 412-882-8320 Email:

[email protected]

HOLY SPIRIT Phone: 412-346-0477


ST. THOMAS À BECKET Phone: 412-655-2885


ST. ELIZABETH ELEMENTARY One Grove Place

Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Phone: 412-881-2958 Fax #: 412-882-0111

Website: www.st-elizabeth.org

FAITH FORMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY

412-882-5023

http://www.st-elizabeth.org/

One more week until our new parish,

Triumph of the Holy Cross, officially begins.

In today’s Gospel we hear Jesus’ words,

“Do not be afraid,” because every hair on

our head has been numbered by our

heavenly Father. We know that change

isn’t easy, that leaving the past behind is

difficult and that no one knows what will

happen in the future. We are a people of

hope who are confident that with Jesus as

our head and the Holy Spirit as our guide,

we will become a united parish community

that effectively proclaims Jesus’ Gospel of

divine mercy and truly witnesses to it by

our lives. Let us continue to pray for our

parish clergy team, our parish staff and our

leadership councils, that they will

fearlessly lead us to be disciples of our

risen Savior.

s shown in the picture, the four

churches in our grouping can be

connected in the form of a Cross. The cross

reminds Christians that there is no trial we

can face that God does not also face with us.

Christ bears all of our crosses with us and

never abandons His people in their need. In

our evangelization, we ought to “proclaim

Christ crucified.” As a new parish, we ought to witness to the

love of God which finds its highest

expression in Christ crucified. Also interesting

to note: the angle of the cross in the

attached image, appears to be the angle that

Jesus carried His cross. You can almost

envision Jesus bearing the cross on the road

to Calvary.

Our parish will be served by Father Paul Zywan (Pastor), Father Ken Kezmarsky (Senior Parochial Vicar), Father Bill Terza (Senior Parochial Vicar),

Father Jason Charron (Parish Chaplain) and Deacon Gerry Como.

Becoming ONE

Our public celebration of the Mass continues this weekend on: Saturday, June 20 at 4:00PM and Sunday, June 21 at 9:00AM.

Both Masses will be at St. Thomas à Becket in the Church.

The Saturday anticipated Mass is broadcast on YouTube at 6:00PM and available to view any time afterwards.

Weekday Masses are at St. Thomas à Becket

at 8:00AM in the Church and available for viewing at home at 9:00AM.

Please see guidelines for safe attendance on Page 6.

“There is no evil to be faced that Christ does not face with us. There is no enemy that Christ has not already conquered. There is no cross to bear that Christ has not

already borne for us, and does not bear with us.” — St. John Paul II

May our parish structural orientation on the 51 corridor and our new name reflect this message of faith, hope and God’s eternal love for all.

MASS SCHEDULE DURING COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

Marriage Celebrations

Although we are not yet able to fill all of our churches for daily and weekend Masses during the COVID-19 pandemic, your previously scheduled intentions are being fulfilled each day by Fr. Cain, Fr. Bill, Fr. Ken and Fr. Fortunatus.

(See table below) Please note: your Mass may be said on a different day than previously scheduled due to the pandemic.

The church where the Mass was originally scheduled is indicated in parentheses. (CA) St. Clare of Assisi (EH) St. Elizabeth of Hungary (HS) Holy Spirit (TB) St. Thomas à Becket

Saturday, June 20 Fr. Bill — Charlotte Tulenko Requested by Dennis & Sherry Frisch (EH)

Fr. Ken — Hugh O’Donnell Requested by Family (HS)

Fr. Cain — James McKinlay Requested by Wife, Ruth (TB)

Fr. Fortunatus — M/M Michael Hlatt Requested by Terry Kapadia (EH)

Sunday, June 21 Fr. Bill — People of the Parish

Fr. Ken — Walt Walendziewicz Requested by Daughter, Ann (TB)

Fr. Cain — 50th Wedding Anniversary of Ron & Mary Datovech (EH)

Fr. Fortunatus — 65th Wedding Anniversary of Ed & Carol Thornton (CA)

Monday, June 22 Fr. Bill — John Klacik Requested by The Kuzniar Family (EH)

Fr. Ken — Helen Yanik Requested by Family & Friends (CA)

Fr. Cain — John T. McNew Requested by Family (HS)

Tuesday, June 23 Fr. Bill — Rosemary Denne Requested by Joe & Eileen Hill (TB)

Fr. Ken — Betsy Wiesenfeld Requested by The Marian Singers (TB)

Fr. Cain — Ruth Alleman Requested by Lucy Angotti (TB)

Wednesday, June 24 Fr. Bill — John Kuzinar Requested by Family (EH)

Fr. Ken — Angie Zalakar Requested by Son, Charles (TB)

Fr. Cain — Jerry Peconi Requested by Len & Chris Cuniak (TB)

Thursday, June 25 Fr. Bill — Paul David Siler Requested by Parents (HS)

Fr. Ken — Robert Rankin Requested by Joe & Rose Sullivan (TB)

Fr. Cain — John “Jocko” Graham Requested by Janet & Henry Schacht (TB)

Friday, June 26 Fr. Bill — Paul Roscosky Requested by Brother, Carl (EH)

Fr. Ken — Carmella Ferraro Requested by Roxane Curinga & Angie Morini (CA)

Fr. Cain — Gena Squarcia Requested by Craig & Dolores Supp (TB)

Saturday, June 27 Fr. Bill — Mary & Nat Palzzo Requested by Daughter, Marian & Family (EH)

Fr. Ken — Hugh O’Donnell Requested by Carmen & Sherry Brusco (HS)

Fr. Cain — Justin Busko Requested by Ralph & Jan Graeser (TB)

Saturday, June 20 ~ 2:00PM Mass at Holy Spirit ~ Diane Kolodychak and Christopher Black Saturday, June 27 ~ 1:30PM Mass at St. Elizabeth of Hungary ~ Lea Lostetter and Jeff Neff Saturday, June 27 ~ 2:30PM Mass at St. Thomas à Becket ~ Shannon Marsteller and Chuck LoPresti

There are many things of which we can be afraid; being rebuked, rejection, anger, being challenged, having to defend ourselves, standing alone, insecurity, failure and even death. For some, identifying and overcoming their fears is a daunting task. Regardless of how much they may want to break the cycle of fear, they find that they remain close friends with old and dysfunctional behavioral habits and norms. Maybe what they really fear is change. There are many who gravitate to the familiar and comfortable and find safety and security in doing so, even if they remain mired in mediocrity. Human beings have to learn that there is life beyond the “what has always been” and that happiness and depth are possible when old structures and systems have to be left behind. Can you leave the near and dear, the comfortable and familiar, the safe and secure, and discover new opportunities? The sheer thought of doing so can bring on feelings of apprehension, intense anger, resentment, defensiveness, reluctance, resistance and even apathy. If we have to be responsible for making the change, cowardice can creep in. If someone else is to blame for making the change, any number of possible negative reactions are possible. In the end, only one thing is required and that is God. If we can rely on and deepen our relationship with God, especially in the Eucharist along with a community of believers, then little else is of great concern. We have to figure out what is really important. It is not always what we think. The Gospel calls us to stretch ourselves and try new things, not to remain stuck and stagnant in familiar ways. We are asked to live life more deliberately, radically and intentionally. We are asked to leave the familiar behind and learn to live with changing and often limiting, human structures. We cannot get too caught up in the physical, ideological, or structural systems we are used to. The Holy Spirit always leads and guides us. If we trust this, we will find ourselves doing things we never thought we could do. Always seek the path to joy and love. They keep us from falling victim to our fears and from seeking the nostalgic crutches we think we need to achieve a sense of well-being and happiness.

Remember our faithful departed in your prayers …

Geraldine DiVito (Mother-in-law of Lisa DiVito)

The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle at St. Thomas à Becket Church

will burn this week

~ In Loving Memory of Walt Walendziewicz ~ from Daughter, Ann

The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle

in the Chapel at St. Thomas à Becket Church will burn this week

~ In Loving Memory of Tom & Steffie Davis ~ from Bill & Judy Kerns

The Vigil Candles at the Tabernacle and at the Statue of St. Clare at St. Clare of Assisi Church

will be lit this week

~ In Loving Memory of Freda & Charles Moorhouse ~ from Daughter, Carol Wilburn

Submit them by emailing:

[email protected] If you would like to be one of

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Dedicate your children to God and point them in the way that they should go, and the values

they’ve learned from you will be with them for life. – Proverbs 22:6

Given all that is transpiring around us and within us, I ask that you ponder the following:

This has been a tough week. Since the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the beginning of last week, we have been confronted again with a number of ugly issues, perhaps the most notable of all, the sin of racism. Given the violence which we witnessed in Pittsburgh these past days and the escalating tensions in many major cities throughout the United States, we continue our prayers for peace and calm in the midst of ongoing violent protests following the death of George Floyd. In 2018, we bishops in the United States released a pastoral letter entitled “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love—A Pastoral Letter Against Racism.” I can think of no better time than now for us to use any opportunity that comes our way to read and reflect on an issue that is as ugly as racism. This is truly a time for us to recognize the effects of that sin, which are stunningly evident in our streets and in our news stories. It is equally important for us to search our hearts to see if that sin is within us. If you do not have a copy of the letter, you may retrieve it at the following:

http://usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/upload/open-wide-our-hearts.pdf

Wake Me Up, Lord

Wake me up Lord so that the evil of racism finds no home within me.

Keep watch over my heart Lord

and remove from me any barriers to your grace.

Fill my spirit Lord so that I may give

services of justice and peace.

Clear my mind Lord and use it for your glory.

And finally, remind me Lord

that you said,

“Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called

children of God.”

Amen.

Eight Permanent Deacons Ordained in the Diocese of Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik ordained eight men as permanent deacons for the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh on Saturday, June 13 at St. Paul Cathedral. Deacons are ordained ministers of the Catholic Church with a special calling to perform works of charity and service, proclaim the word of God and assist in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church. Permanent deacons coordinate what is typically part-time ministry with job and family responsibilities. “These men have been deeply immersed in the diocesan Deacon Formation Program for more than five years.” Bishop Zubik said. As ministers of charity, deacons are called to identify the needs of others, then gather the church’s resources to help meet those needs. The Diocese of Pittsburgh currently has 94 permanent deacons; 85 of whom serve in active ministry in the diocese. Another 29 men are in formation to become deacons. “Their ministry is needed more than ever during this challenging time for the Church.” Bishop Zubik said. “It is a tremendous witness of discipleship.” Members of the Deacon Class of 2020: Frank C. Bursic from Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish in Monroeville/

Penn Hills/Pitcairn. Jeffrey P. Formica from St. Michael Parish in the Elizabeth/

Glassport\South Allegheny area grouping Joseph F. Kralik, Jr. from St. Gabriel the Sorrowful Virgin Parish in Bethel

Park/South Park/Whitehall grouping Paul C. Lim from St. Margaret of Scotland Parish in the Greentree/

Carnegie/Scott grouping John T. Mayer from Our Lady of Grace Parish in the Mt. Lebanon/Scott

grouping Scott S. Potter, Ph.D. from St. Bernard Parish in the Mt. Lebanon/Scott

grouping Eric C. Shorr from St. Bernard Parish in the Mt. Lebanon/Scott grouping. James D. Shope from St. Andrew Parish in the Butler grouping.

http://usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/upload/open-wide-our-hearts.pdf

St. Clare of Assisi, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Holy Spirit & St. Thomas à Becket Churches

GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDANCE AT MASS

AS OUR CHURCHES BEGIN REOPENING, PLEASE BEAR IN MIND…

At present we will be using only the St. Thomas á Becket Church because it offers the highest seating capacity and largest parking lot.

Masses are open to the community Saturday evening at 4:00pm and Sunday morning at 9:00am (available live stream on YouTube “Parish Grouping 225” after 6:00pm Saturday).

Weekday Mass Monday through Saturday at 8:00am in person or 9:00am live stream.

The obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains suspended until further notice because of the pandemic. No one is obligated to attend Mass. Anyone who is feeling sick should stay at home and pray.

People who are at risk because of underlying health issues, or who are elderly or sick are strongly encouraged to stay home for their own health and to avoid the risk of contracting the virus. This includes anyone over 65 or anyone who has a fever or cough, diabetes, other chronic illness of has a compromised immune system.

All who attend Mass must wear a mask and practice social distancing (except for families who live together). The Church has marked pews to best practice social distancing.

Hand sanitizers have been placed at the entrance of the Church and all must use them as you enter.

Please follow the direction of the ushers and greeters who will show you to your pew. Please do not sit at the end of the pew but move in so no one has to climb over you.

Things you’ll notice: fewer people in the sanctuary, no Offertory procession and no Sign of Peace, no Holy Water, no Hymnals, Choirs are not permitted, distribution of Holy Communion is only the Sacred Host and will not be distributed until after the final blessing and dismissal. Collection boxes will be available as you exit the Church.

Please allow the ushers to invite you from your pew to approach the priest for communion while practicing social distancing of six feet between persons. Please exit the Church as soon as you have received (please don’t return to the pew). Please also note the Bishop has strongly urged that everyone receive Communion in the hand to protect you and the priest and those coming after you. Please remember again the distribution of Holy Communion is only after the Mass ends with the dismissal.

Please be patient with yourselves and others. We are all learning and making necessary adjustments for everyone’s safety.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION, BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS and FUNERALS

Sacrament of Reconciliation – Saturday from 10:30 – 11:30am at St. Thomas á Becket parking lot, drive through.

The celebration of Baptisms (one family at a time) can be scheduled with cleaning/sanitizing guidelines in place and are limited to only 25 people in attendance. The use of masks and social distancing is required. Limited Weddings with cleaning/sanitizing guidelines in place, expanding to groups of no more than 25% capacity of the Church building. The use of masks and social distancing is required. Limited Funerals with cleaning/sanitizing guidelines in place, expanding to groups of no more than 25% capacity of the Church building. The use of masks and social distancing is required.

First Communions can be scheduled but no more than 5 children at a Mass (please contact the Faith Formation Office to make arrangements).

We still have no information on rescheduling Confirmation.

We hope we can keep you up-to-date with the reintroduction of the bulletin, the Parish Website: www.techscatholic.com and

the Diocesan Website: www.diopitt.org.

I am interested in volunteering for the Cleaning & Sanitizing Team

Name: __________________________________ Home Phone: ___________________ Cell: ________________________ Email: __________________________________ I am under the age of 65, free from serious health conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease, respiratory, or immune-deficiency disease).

Please mail this form to your Church Office.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

OTHER NOTES

CHURCHES OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER

HOURS for Private Prayer at each Church: 11:00AM – 2:00PM, Monday thru Friday. The areas open for private prayer will be clearly marked. In addition to daily cleaning and sanitizing, the use of masks and social distancing (maintaining a distance of at least 6 feet) is required for any use of the Church buildings.

ENTRANCE into and out of the Churches will be as follows: - St. Clare of Assisi (use the side entrance closest to the parking lot, near the Tabernacle) - St. Elizabeth of Hungary (use the side entrance closest to the school parking lot) - Holy Spirit (use the main entrance doors) - St. Thomas à Becket (use the main entrance doors closest to the Chapel)

RESTROOMS in the Church need to remain locked, as it is not possible for staff to clean and sanitize after each use.

SIGN-IN upon entering the Church. If someone becomes ill with COVID-19, those in attendance will be contacted

to be alerted of the potential risk.

REQUESTING CANDLES LIT IN OUR CHURCHES If you would like to have a candle lit for a special intention, please mail your intention(s) with a check/cash to

the Church Office. You can also call the Church Office to request that a candle be lit for a special intention. In order to prevent possible transmission of germs from touching the candles and/or candle stick lighters, candles will only be lit at your request, by staff.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We are looking to recruit volunteers for the COVID-19 Safety Team as well as the Cleaning and Sanitizing Team. Volunteers must be under the age of 65 and free from serious health conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease, respiratory, or an immune deficiency disease). We will provide training. College students home for the summer, please consider helping out!

http://www.techscatholic.com

http://www.diopitt.org/

St. Clare of Assisi, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Holy Spirit & St. Thomas à Becket Churches

CongratulationsClass of 2020

Emily Alcorn

Rachel Andreola

Sarah Bagay

Matthew Battistone

Deanna Bennett

Christopher Bobuk

Nicole Boccella

Colton Boring

Isabella Bucy

Jacquelyn Burich

Eric Burnstein

Evan Callahan

Anthony Callery

Abigail Chalovich

Brianna Christman

Emily Clark

Alana Cleary

Sarah Cocuzzi

Jade Conway

Caitlin Cowen

Jordan Crawford

Michael Cunningham

Angela Danen

Logan Danielson

Alyssa DeAngelo

Alexis Decker

Ethan Demko

Kayla Delaney

Camden Dimidjian

James Dorsey

Oliver Dresser

McKechnie Duda

Julian Duffy

Ethan Dursi

Caitlyn Dziadyk

Autumn Eckley

Harley Eisengart

Jackson Englert

Noah Fischer

Natalie Galioto

James Gensimore

Hunter Graham

Ashley Guidone

Gemma Gurcak

Abraham Haddad

Austin Haught

Hadley Horensky

Mason Hoydick

Michaela Janusek

Justin Johnson

Paige Jubek

Hannah Kadrie

Mary Kate Kenny

Grace Konick

Madison Konieczki

Paige Krupp

Casey Lako

Mara Lako

Gabrielle Lamenza

Camryn Lanning

Vanessa Legeza

Jaden Lotis

Jason Mack

Mia Maddas

Aubrei Malloy

Dylan Mallozzi

Marie Mannella

Rayna Mannino

Elizabeth Marks

James Martinis

Kaylee McDonough

Jarod McLaughlin

Liam McLaughlin

Bridie McQuade

Craig Ian McVicker Jr.

Valencia Medina

Melissa Medwig

Brian Miller

Samuel Miller

Abbygail Muse

Ryan Musto

Jarrett Niecgorski

Paige Oeler

Hanna Pasqualini

Tanner Patrick

Tyler Paul

Domenic Pearson

Kenneth Pegher

Zachary Pender

Kondi Phiri

Julia Putignano

Dalaney Ranallo

Emily Rauch

Jadyn Reinhart

Zachary Remlinger

Samuel Richard

Jeremy Rizzo

Luke Robson

Rylee Robson

Cathryn Rossi

Matthew Rozanski

Ethan Safran

Julia Saltzman

Christopher Samolovitch

Colleen Schaffer

Jacob Schmidt

Adele Sedlar

Richard Shaw

Eric Sinyangwe

Victoria Smith

Maddie Sneddon

Brandon Sobeck

Emily Steve

Crista Sucevich

Benjamin Sullivan

Victoria Tamborino

Katelyn Trivus

Tyler Turk

Devon Tuttle

Kaitlyn Urbanowicz

Nicholas Valente

Pasquale Veltri

Alyssa Volomino

Noah Vrabel

Rylee Walk

Justin Wampler

Nathaniel Werderber

Allison Weidmann

Jack Wessel

Nathan Williams

Haley Woods

Savanna Wright

Mackenzie Zang

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Jesus knows that the challenges a disciple of the Gospel will face in the world are real. He tells all of us point blank, “Do not be afraid.” There are many things we can fear as we attempt to live the Gospel: unpopularity, being rebuked, rejection, anger, being challenged, having to defend ourselves, standing alone, insecurity, failure and even death. Many folks know that their faith calls them to live life more deliberately and radically, but are cowards when it comes to putting it into practice. We easily justify sticking with the “acceptable” norms with which we are accustomed. These only serve to keep us stuck and mired in mediocrity. The Gospel—given flesh by the very presence of Christ—seeks to stretch, challenge and change us. We do not have to fear anything, even death. Sometimes, living with our fears brings us a sadly disordered sense of comfort. Maybe what we really fear above all else is change.

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RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS Will You Say Yes? You find yourself in the difficult situation of being accused of blasphemy and confronting possible execution. Your crime is believing in Jesus Christ. The question is then asked of you, “Are you a Christian, a follower of the one named Jesus Christ?” Your answer may very well dictate what happens to you next. What is your answer? It is probably easier to answer this question when the scenario is make-believe. All of us want to believe that we would say yes to the question of belief in Jesus, but strange things happen when humans panic in the face of extreme stress. As we reflect on what we would say, there are those all over the world who are being asked that very same question. It is a question that was asked of many in the first centuries of the Church. Those who responded “yes” are considered martyrs and saints. We might not usually think of all this in terms of good stewardship living. However, our faith is also a gift we have received from God to cultivate, grow and share with others. The more interesting question than the one posed above is, “Would an accuser even think of asking you such a question?” Would you have cultivated, grown, and shared your faith enough that anyone would even consider you worthy of asking the question? They might assume you don’t know Jesus Christ at all. I don’t like conflict and do not seek out conflict, but I would rather someone ask the first question posed than assume there is no reason to confront me in the first place.

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