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The Roman Catholic Community of

Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area, 213

One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic

Saint Mark

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

3210 Liberty Way

McKeesport, PA 15133

Phone 412-678-6275

Fax 412-673-1393

Email: [email protected]

Saint Eugene Church (StE)

3210 Liberty Way - Liberty

Saint Michael


101 McLay Drive

Elizabeth, PA 15037-2363

Phone 412-751-0663

Fax 412-751-2161


Saint Michael Church (StM)

101 McLay Drive - Elizabeth

Queen of the Rosary


530 Michigan Avenue

Glassport, PA 15045

Phone 412-672-7209

Fax 412-672-6390


Queen of the Rosary (QoR)

530 Michigan Avenue - Glassport

Website: ElizabethSouthAlleghenyCC.org

Looking For A Faith Community? Wherever you are on your faith journey,

we welcome you to join our community. You may register by calling the Faith Community Office.

September 20, 2020

Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area, 213

Faith Formation - Adult - Children - Youth

101 McLay Drive Elizabeth, PA 15037 412-754-0886

Email: [email protected] Facebook: FaithFormation-EGSA

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Political Action Guidelines

I need to apologize for the distribution of political

material at some of the Masses last Sunday. This

material was distributed without permission and was

done illegally. Handbills are not to passed out on

private property without permission. Permission was

NOT granted.

The Church May Not:

�� Endorse or oppose particular candidates for public

office, either directly or indirectly.

�� Distribute, or allow groups or individuals to

distribute, partisan campaign literature under

church auspices or on church property.

�� Place on church property political advertisements

or statements in bulletins, newsletters, or other

publications.

�� Arrange for individuals or groups to work for a

particular candidate for public office.

�� Invite only selected candidates, or their

representatives, to address church-sponsored

groups.

�� Political signage on church property is prohibited.

�� Distribute a candidate survey or voter guide that

evidences a bias toward certain candidates.

For more information on Catholic voter guides,

visit www.diopitt.org.

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Sacraments

Baptism of Infants & Children

Baptism is a joyous event in the life of the

church. Baptism is celebrated any Sunday

after Mass. Parents are required to

attend a Pre-Baptism Class.

Previous arrangements are necessary.

Instruction in the Faith - R.C.I.A.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Program is offered for those interested in

the Catholic Faith. For more information,

please contact Fr. Wagner.

Reconciliation

St. Eugene Church, Liberty

Tuesday, 7 - 7:30 pm

St. Michael Church, Elizabeth

Saturday, 11-11:30 am

Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport

Saturday, 1- 1:30 pm

St. Michael Church, Elizabeth

Saturday, 3:15-3:45 pm

St. Eugene Church, Liberty

Saturday, 5:15-5:45 pm

Marriage

The prospective bride and groom are to

make arrangements with the priest or

deacon at least 6 months prior to the

proposed date of the wedding. Diocesan

regulations require all couples to attend

an approved pre-marriage preparation

program.

Anointing of the Sick

the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated

communally on the Second Sunday of the

Month.

Ministry to the Sick and Shut In

Homebound members of the Parish

should call the Parish Office to make

arrangements to receive Holy Communion

at home.

Sponsorship Forms

Only registered, practicing, fully-initiated

Catholics are eligible for sponsor

certificates. Please call the Parish Office.

Bulletin Information Deadline

2 weeks in advance of publish date.

[email protected]

Moving

Please call or email your new address to

the Parish Office.

Child Abuse Hotline 1-888-808-1235

Mass Intentions For The Week

StE St. Eugene Church, Liberty StM St. Michael Church, Elizabeth

QoR Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport

September 20-27, 2020

Saturday, 19, Vigil, 25th Sunday in Ordinal Time

StM 4:00 pm M James Fetchen - Family

StE 6:00 pm T Frances Germek - John & Sue Clark

Sunday, 20, 25th Sunday in Ordinal Time

StE 8:00 am T Arleigh E. Smith - Wife, Mary T.

StM 9:00 am M Frank Parker - Wife & Family

QoR 10:30 am T Susan Nordine - Daughter

StM 12 Noon M James Zewe - Zewe Family

Living & Deceased of the Grouping Family

Monday, 21, Matthew, apostle & evangelist

QoR 8:30 am Clara B. Palumbo - Gerry Lykowski

Novena - Infant of Prague

StM 9:00 am Mary Attenberger – Audrey & Family

Tuesday, 22, Weekday

StM 9:00 am Lillian Grooms - Barb Pascotti & Michele Boyd

StE 6:30 pm Kenny Kaczka - Joe, Karen & Michael Kaczka

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions - 7:00 - 7:30 pm

Wednesday, 23, Pius Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), priest

QoR 8:30 am Theresa Gribschaw - Daughter, Kate Traud

StM 9:00 am Agnes Firda – John & Family

Novena - Michael the Archangel

Thursday, 24, Weekday

StE 8:30 am George Van Kirk & Charles Wilson - Family

StM 9:00 am Connie J. Sadler - Debbie Balliard

Friday, 25, Weekday

QoR 8:30 am Nick Dabruzzo - Loretta & Family

StM 9:00 am Albert Ragan, Sr. – Paul & Patty Waronsky

Saturday, 26, Vigil, 26th Sunday in Ordinal Time

StM 4:00 pm T Helga Procacina - Husband, Joe

StE 6:00 pm M Ray Venturini, Sr. - Family

Sunday, 27, 26th Sunday in Ordinal Time

StE 8:00 am M Deb Radu - Ladies of Charity

StM 9:00 am T August Gatto - August & Tina Gatto & Family

QoR 10:30 am M Henry Kudla - Duane & Mary Jean Molinaro

StM 12 Noon T Anna Mae O’Brien - Sandy Antoinette

Living & Deceased of the Grouping Family

Low Gluten Hosts available - please see Priest before Mass.

Turn to the LORD for mercy;

to our God, who is generous in forgiving.

— Isaiah 55:7b

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Saint Mark, Saint Michael, Queen of the Rosary 3�

September Rosary Intention�

That the planet’s resources will not be plundered,�

25th Sunday in Ordinal Time

September 20, 2020

If I work for five hours, I expect

to get paid for five hours. If I work

for two, I expect to get paid for

two. What if we worked for a

company that paid everyone the

same amount regardless of how long they worked? How

would we feel going home with the same pay for working

eight hours as my co-worker did for working only two

hours? Secular wisdom would have a huge problem with

this and a visit to the Labor Board would quickly pursue.

But this is God’s wisdom and God’s ways.

We sometimes think that if we pray more, better, or more

fervently and go over and above with the practice of our

faith, God will somehow reward us and present us with

some kind of merit badge. We are so wrong. Spiritual

practices have only one true purpose: to deepen our love

for God. In deepening our love for God, we also increase

our ability to see God’s presence around us, living life

more purposefully and contemplatively. What if God

chooses to treat someone who has come on the scene of

faith later in life the same as someone who has devoted

their whole lives to it? Does it really matter? If we have the

merit badge notion of faith, we can find ourselves feeling a

little arrogant and even jealous of folks who have not

followed the same path that we have. We can even see

ourselves as the privileged few who have a corner on the

faith and fully possess it.

That thinking doesn’t square with God. God is all about

mercy in abundance and is ready to take anyone to

himself regardless of when they come. He is only happy

that they have come home and delights in their return.

After all, if you really and truly love someone, does it

matter what they will give you in return or what you receive

as a benefit? If relationships were assessed based upon

productivity, they would lack authentic love. We invest too

much self interest in our prayer and neglect to see it as an

opportunity to pursue our Lover and deepen the intimate

bond we have with God.

When we breathe our last, all that is of consequence is

union with God. If my love for God is real, I am going to

want to live the Gospel, abide by the commandments,

practice my faith, forgive and love my neighbor, and care

for the environment, regardless of how much time it takes

or benefits me. We want God to think and behave as we

do, and in doing so, we set ourselves up for

disappointment. God has a totally different agenda and

that’s okay. ©LPi�

Pastoral Staff

Clergy Team

Reverend Thomas A. Wagner, Administrator

Reverend Miroslaus A. Wojcicki, Senior Parochial Vicar

Deacon Dale J. DiSanto, Permanent Deacon

Deacon Jeffrey P. Formica, Permanent Deacon

Deacon Stephen C. Pikula, Permanent Deacon

Deacon John E. Ragan, Permanent Deacon

Mary of Nazareth Catholic School

Lynda McFarland, Principal, 412-672-2360

Faith Formation - Religious Education

Adult - Children - Youth

Julie Fleckenstein, Facilitator

Amanda Wilt, Co-Children, K-6 Grade

Susan Formica, Youth, Junior & Senior High

Darla Losteter, Family Support

Safe Environment Music Ministry

Emily Carlson Celeste Cafasso

Mary Jo Ignatius Carol Gioia

Pamela Whitney

Parish Nurse Pastoral Secretary

Pam Curcio, 412-754-0317 Jan Kunkel

Facilities Amy Megahan

Kevin Hopkins Jeannie Premozic

Tony Hutskow

Patricia Muic

Advisory Councils

Pastoral Council

Jack Ferko, Facilitator Patty Smith, Co-Facilitator

Zac Allan, Scribe

Glenn Bonczek Vickie Budd Elaine David

Eric Davis Denise DeCapria Anne Laychak

Michael Ksiazek Leah Meek Brian Phillips

Finance Council

Judy Zajicek, Facilitator Patricia Palmer, Co-Facilitator

Barry Bisogni, Scribe

Kay Callear Loretta Dabruzzo Val McCarthy

Sandy Palmer Judy Shriane Donald Similo

We remember . . . In your charity,�

please remember all those who have died,�

especially: Dennis Gribschaw, Christopher Lacey,�

Bryan Myers, Joshua Driscoll,�

brother of Justin Driscoll, Ida Theis,�

sister of Rose Marie Zuro, all who will die today,�

and those who have no one to pray for them.�

Resting in Paradise.�

Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord.�

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Beginning Again�

Today’s readings provide sweet refreshment to all

of us who know the bitterness of discouragement. No

matter how stubbornly we determine to improve

ourselves, the human condition often leaves us in

puddles of failure and regret. Jesus has a new plan

for us. Today’s Gospel parable demonstrates the

mercy of God, mercy that rejoices in fresh

beginnings. We take comfort in knowing that God

accompanies us in our labors�and works for us�

whether we struggle with caring for our bodies,

striving for patience, avoiding gossip, making time

for prayer, being generous, overcoming addiction,

remaining in recovery, or simply attending to our

daily work. Jesus shows us that he actively engages

with us each time we fall short. From dawn to dusk,

the Lord seeks us out, calling us to join him in the

vineyard. Now, today, right this moment, is our

dawn. Or our nine o’clock. Or noon? Ignore the

clock! Jesus invites us to forget past failures; divine

mercy wipes them away. Today’s psalm insists that

the Lord is near to all who call upon him. In hope,

then, we begin again.� Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.�

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Marriage Moments by Susan Vogt�

September 21�International Day of Peace�

World peace is good but probably feels impossible

these days. Yet married couples learn a lot about

peacemaking. What’s one thing you’ve learned about

resolving an argument? Share it with someone today.�

Twenty�fifth Sunday in Ordinal Time�

Children are usually still quite young the first time

they have occasion to shout, That’s not fair! At

some point in our lives, we’ve probably all felt the

bitterness of unfairness. Today’s readings agree that

life isn’t always fair�yet, unexpectedly, invite us to

rejoice! We rejoice because God’s mercy is totally

unfair: God lavishes us with forgiveness and love

even when we deserve less. Both the reading from

Isaiah and the psalm praise the great mercy of God,

mercy that forgives our sins over and over. In the

Gospel parable, Jesus demonstrates that God longs to

give good things to all of us, even to those who seem

less worthy. When Saint Paul reflects on God’s

goodness, embodied in Jesus Christ, he can hardly

wait to enter his heavenly reward. �

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.�

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An Unexpected Lesson�

Jesus’ parable depicts workers who punch the

clock at various times throughout the long day:

dawn, nine, noon, three, and five o’clock. Regardless

of when they began working in the vineyard, the

laborers all receive the same reward. The reward

seems lavish to the latecomers, of course, and

shockingly unfair to the long�faithful workers. The

landowner soothes his most dutiful laborers,

however, delighting in them as friends and

transforming their bitter confrontation into a

reflection on generosity. The laborers who arrived at

five o’clock might have been late to the job, but

those who began at the crack of dawn were last to

understand the extravagant bounty of the landowner.

Seen in this way, the parable discusses not only

God’s generosity toward unworthy believers, but

also the Lord’s inexhaustible patience toward those

who thought they had nothing more to learn. �

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.�

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Parenting Pointers by Susan Vogt�

Many families have been spending more time

together lately because Covid�19. This can be good

but stressful. How do you balance caring for young

children, monitoring school work, private time, etc.?

Family meetings can help work out the kinks.�

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A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar�

Today Jesus is saying to us:�

Why are you idle? Go into my vineyard.�

Family, where the last will be first, is the vineyard

entrusted to us in today’s gospel. Successful families

are constructed by laborers, who work hard on

family relationships, and not by couch potatoes.�

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The last will be first, and the first will be last.�

�Matthew 20:1�16a��

May God Bless Our Service Personnel

We pray for and remember our Service Men and Women who

are serving on active duty in the Armed Services, especially:

Cpl. Peter A. Barrante, USMC; Maj. Damian Baskerville,

USAF; Col. Richard Collage, PA NG; Staff Sgt. Nicholas

DeLuca, Army; Ens. David DeMaio, USCG; Capt. Craig

Dolhi, Army; Capt. Anthony Formica, Army; Jacob

Formica, E-4, Army; 2nd Lt. John Formica, Army; SPC

Samuel Formica, Army National Guard; Capt. Markus

Gibson, USMC; 2ndLt. Miles Gibson, USMC; PO2. Mason

Gibson, USN; T/Sgt. Michael Goodman, USAF; Lt. Col.

James Hock, Army; E5 Sgt. Brian Imundo, Army; Sgt. Russ

Langley, Marines; Staff Sgt. Raymond Massung, Jr., USAF;

Sgt. First Class William Nellis, Army; Staff Sgt. Timothy

Oeler, USAF; LTJG. Timothy Ragan, USN; Amn. Stephanie

A. Reichenbach, USAF; PFC David R. Saunders, Army

National Guard; Sgt. Brandon R. Smith, USAF

Pararescueman; Amn. Adam Stitt, USAF; Capt. Andrew

Tkac, Army. Thank you for your service!

May We Never Forget . . . Freedom is Never Free!

May God Bless Our Health Care Workers

and All First Responders.

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Faith Formation�

Adult � Children � Youth�

Religious Education�

101 McLay Drive Elizabeth, PA 15037�

412�754�0886 Email: [email protected]

Facebook: FaithFormation-EGSA

Faith Formation Sessions begin this Sunday

If you have not registered you child/ren for Faith

Formation, please contact the Faith Formation Office.

Parents are reminded that children must complete

two consecutive years of formation before receiving

any sacraments (Holy Communion or Confirmation).

If you have any questions or concerns,

please email [email protected]

or call the Faith Formation Office, 412-754-0886

and leave a message.

Faith Formation Substitute Catechists�

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The Faith Formation Program is looking for

parents and other adults who would like to be

substitutes when our catechists cannot be at session.�

If you are interested and feeling called to this

ministry, please call Julie Fleckenstein, our Faith

Formation Facilitator at 412�754�0886 or email her

[email protected].�

Junior Youth Group Meeting�

Students in Grades 6 � 8�

Wednesday, September 23, 2020�

6:30�8:30 pm � St. Eugene Church�

Doors Open 6:00 pm�

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Junior/Senior Youth Group Meeting�

Students in Grades 6 � 12�

Sunday, September 27, 2020 � 6:30�8:30 pm�

St. Eugene Church � Doors Open 6:00 pm�

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For more information or to register,�

please email [email protected]�

or call Mrs. Formica, 412�754�0886�

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Come and join in the fun and fellowship�

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CDC Guidelines will be followed.�

Pre-Baptism Class

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� Are you expecting?�

� � Is this your first child?�

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Pre�Baptism Class is for expectant parents and

Godparents or anyone who is seeking a Catholic

Baptism for their child.�

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Pre�Baptism Class � Deacon John Ragan�

Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 7:00 pm�

St. Michael Meeting Room�

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Grandparents are also welcome at these classes.�

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Please register by calling the Faith Formation �

Religious Education office, 412�754�0886 or

emailing [email protected].�

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Prior to scheduling a Baptism, parents need to

attend the Pre�Baptismal Seminar.�

What is the R.C.I.A.?�

The Rite of Christian

Initiation of Adults is a way

for adults . . .�

�� who would like to learn

more about and/or become a

member of the Catholic Church.�

�� who have never been

baptized or have been baptized in another faith

and are interested in the Catholic Church.�

�� who are Baptized Catholics (over 18 years old)

and have not received the Sacraments of

Confirmation, Eucharist or Reconciliation.�

�� who are married to a Catholic and attend Mass

but just don’t know what the next step is to

become a member of the Catholic Church.�

�� Sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings

at 7:00 pm in St. Michael�Meeting Room.�

The RCIA Journey began on September 9, 2020.�

If you are still interested, it is not too late to start.�

The experience of learning with other adults in a

relaxed atmosphere has been a lifetime high point

for many who have been a part of the RCIA in the

past. There is no charge, and there are no tests.

Moreover, those making this RCIA Journey of

Faith are accompanied by members of the parish

family team, some of whom attend each week with

them. The Parish Team is an important part of the

Journey and welcoming new members.�

Have Questions, need more information, or want to

register, please call Fr. Wagner, 412�751�0663.�

Humility�� Anonymous�

No human being is too big to be humble,�

but some human beings are too small.�

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Invest just five minutes a day, and

your faith will deepen and grow—a

day at a time.

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Sunday, September 20; 25th Sunday in Ordinal Time

Isaiah 55:6-9; Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a; Matthew20:1-16a

Grow your faith—Who gave you your first God lessons? On

this Catechetical Sunday, We Thank family members,

preachers, teachers, RCIA teams, and others who brought

the Good News to us. We’re also grateful for holy ones, like

Venerable Mother Theresa Dudzik, who taught by their

example. A remarkable seamstress, Dudzik arrived in Chicago

at age 21 after the Great Fire of 1871. She took the destitute

into her apartment and sewed to earn money to feed them. In

time she founded the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago to run

homes, schools, day-care centers, and an orphanage. What will

your own example teach others? Seek the LORD while he may

be found, call himwhile he is near.

Monday, Sep 21; Matthew, apostle & evangelist

Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13; Matthew 9:9-13

Rise up—Nobody likes paying taxes or has warm, fuzzy

feelings about the IRS, but it seems tax collectors in Jesus’ time

had it especially rough—being lumped in with all manner of

sinners. That is because tax collectors were Jews who worked

for the Romans, the enemy occupiers of Jewish lands, so they

were viewed as traitors by their people. Jesus sought them out

for salvation anyway and led Matthew to a new position: apostle

and evangelist. What does it take to get a promotion like that?

Merely get up and follow Jesus, as Matthew did. I did not

come to call the righteous but sinners.

Tuesday, Sep 22; Weekday

Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13; Luke 8:19-21

Trade stressed for blessed—Back-to-school September is

such a stressful time for families. Add the reality of COVID-19—

with parents trying to work from home, kids’ schedules often up

in the air—and it gets all the messier. Even if you don’t have

children at home, you probably know people who do and are

stressing. How can we all find balance? Honor the sabbath in

whatever way you are able, by hitting the pause button—even

for a few hours. Human life has a rhythm of work and rest,

says the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The institution

of the Lord’s Day helps everyone enjoy adequate rest and

leisure to cultivate their familial, cultural, social, and

religious lives. Plan ahead for this coming Sunday. To do

what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD.

Wednesday, Sep 23; Pius of Pietrelcina, priest

Proverbs 30:5-9; Luke 9:1-6

Listen from the heart—Saint Pius of Pietrelcina (1887-1968) is

better known by his nickname, Padre Pio. He is said to have

borne the stigmata, the wounds of our Lord, for more than 50

years. To be sure, he was a man of prayer and suffering, a

Capuchin Franciscan priest who lived in a small Italian friary

nearly all of his life. However, the principal reason for his local

fame was his ability to listen to those who came seeking his

counsel, to read their hearts and to offer them the love of God

in the sacraments. His frequent message to penitents, Pray,

hope, and don’t worry, is a message for us to treasure and

savor today. He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God.

Thursday, Sep 24; Weekday

Ecclesiastes 1:2-11; Luke 9:7-9

Find the balance between law and freedom—Today’s gospel

notes King Herod’s interest in Jesus, whom Herod likely saw as

a threat. The tension between political power and the moral and

religious power of Christianity has been part ofthe faith since its

beginning. In Dignitatis Humane, the Vatican II document on

religious liberty, the Council urges everyone, especially those

who are charged with the task of educating others, to do

their utmost to form people who, on the one hand, will

respect the moral order and be obedient to lawful authority,

and on the other hand, will be lovers of true freedom.

Sounds like a recipe for peace and progress. But Herod said,

John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such

things?

Friday, Sep 25; Weekday

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11; Luke 9:18-22

Keep the faith!—The coronavirus has taken quite a toll on

Catholic parish and sacramental life. Nearly every bishop

responding to a recent survey said the pandemic has seriously

affected the celebration of the sacraments and rites and

sacramental preparation programs in their dioceses. In addition,

they report that the morale of priests, lay ecclesial ministers,

deacons, and chancery staff has been damaged by the long

shutdown, according to a survey out of Georgetown University.

People are hurting at all levels of church life because the very

thing we thrive on—gathering together—has become

problematic and potentially life-threatening. Be patient and work

with your local faith community to find safe and creative pastoral

responses. And keep faith alive in your own home and heart!

There is . . . a time for everything under the heavens . . . a

time to embrace, and a time to be far from embraces.

Saturday, Sep 26; Cosmas & Damian, martyrs

Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8; Luke 9:43b-45

Saints for this season—Today’s brother physicians are patron

saints to a long list of health care workers, and also against

plagues. A brief year ago, biblical references to plagues and

epidemics seemed quaint and far removed. Our eyes have been

opened to the enduring force of such outbreaks, however, and

Cosmas and Damian truly become saints for our time. Perhaps

even more so when we learn they were Arab physicians from

the area now called Syria. Healing role models come from all

backgrounds. Thank the front line healthcare workers in your

own town. They are likely from diverse backgrounds as well. Fill

us at daybreak with your kindness.

©2019 TrueQuest Communications. All rights reserved.

Reprinted with permission. TakeFiveForFaith.com;

Scripture citations from the New American Bible Revised Edition


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Parish Feedback On Proposed Names For Our New Parish�

As part of the petition to merge the parishes in our Grouping #213, Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny,

the following five names will be given to Bishop David Zubik for his prayerful consideration.�

The proposed Parish Names are listed in Feedback order of the parishioners suggestions. Parishioners in the

grouping were informed and engaged in a process to determine the recommendations.�

Bishop Zubik will make his announcement regarding our New Parish Name in late November.�

Saints Joachim and Anne � 15%�

July 26, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary�

Legend states that an angel

visited them and announced

Mary’s conception and lasting

virginity. Witnesses to faith and

perseverance.�

Patron: childless women,

miners�

Rationale: We are witnessing

the presence of God in our lives

through faith and perseverance under the guidance of

the Virgin Mary.�

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Saint Catherine of Alexandria � 13%�

November 25, virgin & martyr, 4th Century�

She was educated and from a

noble Roman family.

Proclaimed the gospel

throughout Alexandria,

imprisoned by emperor

Magnus Maximus (335�388),

during imprisonment she

converted the empress and the

military leader of the empire.

She was beheaded for the love

of her faith.�

Patron: philosophers, preachers and young

unmarried women�

Rationale: We are calling each other to Jesus by the

example of faith in our lives.�

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One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic�

Saint John, the Beloved Disciple � 27%�

December 27, apostle & evangelist, 1st Century�

Son of Zebedee and brother to

James, believed to be the

longest�lived apostle and the

only one not to die a martyr.

John was the only apostle not

to forsake Jesus after his arrest,

trial, and crucifixion. He was

given instructions from Jesus

from the Cross to take care of

the Blessed Mother.�

Patron: Asiatic Turkey, symbolized by an eagle�

Rationale: We are recognizing Jesus’ love and

friendship with us as we grow in relationship with

others and with Mother Mary as our model.�

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Saint Catherine of Siena � 18%�

April 29, virgin/doctor of the church, 1347�1380�

Catherine of Siena was born in

1347, the 25

th

child of her

parents. As a Dominican,

mystic and author she worked

for peace in the church and

renewal of religious life. She

died in 1380 after suffering a

stroke.�

Patron: Italy and Europe�

Rationale: We are called to

renew the Church in our community through

reconciliation and healing.�

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Saint Francis Xavier � 16%�

December 3, priest, 1506�1552�

Born in Spain to a wealthy

family, educated in Paris. He

was the co�founder of the

Society of Jesus and

missionary to Goa, India, Sri

Lanka, Malaysia, and Japan.

He died while trying to go to

China.�

Patron: Apostleship of Prayer,

foreign missions�

Rationale: We are called to carry on the mission and

message of Jesus to a waiting world.�

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Enlisting Witnesses For Jesus Christ�

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What Is Faith?�

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Faith is the realization of

what is hoped for and

evidence of things not seen.�

�Hebrews 11:1�

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We often have faith in many things. Faith begins

with trust in our relationships. As children, we

believed that our parents, family, and teachers would

care for and protect us. Later, we learned to trust our

friends, classmates, other people, and eventually

God.�

For Catholic Christians, the most important faith is

in God as revealed through the person of Jesus

Christ. We respond to the call of God, Where Are

You? We grow in the WAY, our relationship with

the Lord Jesus. Growing in our love and trust of him,

and believing in his message, our lives have greater

persistence and consistence in following Jesus on the

WAY. Faith is our loving response to God’s loving

call.�

�

What Does Faith Feel Like?�

Faith is our longing for something more. To run

faster or build a better mouse trap, etc. It is that inner

drive to do better than we ever have. It is that

continual search for meaning, knowledge, and

understanding. We ask those basic questions; Who

am I? Where do I come from? Where am I going?

We drawn into the deeper search and longing for

who we are. These questions change hearts and

minds. We long for something more.�

�

This longing becomes the beginning of our

response to God’s call to a relationship, a friendship

with him. The Catechism of the Catholic Church

states, The desire for God is written in the human

heart, because man is created by God and for God

(CCC 27).�

�

Does Having Faith Mean We Don’t

Question or Doubt?�

Asking questions and having doubts is apart of

Faith. Questions and doubts encourage us to learn

about the world and each other. God places questions

within our hearts and minds to gently draw us into

the loving, compassionate, merciful, forgiving

relationship. Faith Seeks To Understand.�

�

Faith is not anti�intellectual or anti�science. Faith

uses all of the disciplines, science, history, logic,

imagination, math, and emotions. The Catholic

Church is grounded in essential truth that will

support and guide you as you explore your questions.

You might not understand the answer or even like

the answer, but the Church believes Jesus is present

in all of us and is with us on the WAY.�

�

What Is Faith In Action?�

For most of us, our faith journey begins

undramatically. We are not knocked to the ground

(Saint Paul), there is no burning bush (Moses) and no

visits from angels. God is like a gardener, gently

planting the seed. But if we want our faith to grow,

we need to nurture it. Once we ask for the gift of

Faith, God gives it freely. Growing and nurturing our

faith is a life long commitment. We witness our faith

in Word, what we say, and Deed, what we do. Our

faith is manifested in our choices and actions.�

�� Choosing selfless acts of kindness�

�� Having good intentions and giving others the

benefit of the doubt�

�� Showing concern for the wellbeing of others�

We are called to reflect or mirror the actions of Jesus

in the everydayness of our lives.�

�

How Can We Nurture Our Faith?�

We begin with the realization that our Faith is alive.

On the WAY, the Journey of Faith, we are always in

formation. Our faith needs to be nurtured and fed all

along our journey. We must remain faithful,

persistent and consistent in our relationship with

Jesus Christ.�

�

How?�

�

�� Spiritual Reading � reading the Scriptures,

spiritual books, lives of the saints, Bible Study,

etc. introduces us to the experience of others who

have journey on the WAY.�

�� Lifestyle � sharing our love of God with others,

sharing the good news of Jesus, practice good

works, avoiding selfishness.�

�� Prayer � spend time in prayer faithfully everyday

(don’t worry about quantity, worry about quality,

quantity will take care of itself), Mass &

Devotions, share your thoughts and feelings with

Jesus, then listen. Listening is the most important

part of prayer, but it also the easiest to forget.�

�� Community Participation � Mass &

Sacraments, stewardship, As disciples of Jesus

Christ, we are members of the one body of

Christ. We receive support and share support

with each other on the WAY. In Christianity,

there are no Lone Rangers.�

Read the Bible.�

Pray over Sacred Scripture.�

You can keep whatever you find…�

�

�

Knights of Columbus Soup Sale Order Form

Provided Frozen by Rockwell Red Lion

Delivered St. Michael Parking Lot

On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 4:00-5:00 pm

Please send Order Form & Check to: Barry Bisogni

2114 Neal Drive, McKeesport, PA 15135

Order Form & Check due by Monday, September 21, 2020

Please Print

Name: _________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________________

______ # Wedding X $10.00 = ____________

______ # Chicken Noodle X $10.00 = ____________

______ # Pepperjack Crab X $11.00 = ____________

______ # French Onion X $ 9.00 = ____________

______ # Shrimp Bisque X $11.00 = ____________

______ # Beer Cheese X $10.00 = ____________

______ # Vinegar & Oil (4 pack) X $15.00 = ____________

Amount Due ____________

Thank You for your support!!

Upcoming Events�

Knights of Columbus will meet on Tuesday,�

October 5, 2020 at 7:30 pm�

in the St. Michael � Archangel Hall.�

�

Ladies of Charity will meet on Saturday,�

October 10, 2020 at 10:00 am�

in the St. Michael�Archangel Hall.�

�

An Evening of Story and Song

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Saint Michael Church

Doors Open at 6:30 pm Music Begins at 7:00 pm

The Stapletons are a husband and wife duo, featuring

a unique blend of harp, guitar and vocals. Join us for

an evening of story and song as this couple shares

their talents as well as their faith story.�

Please contact the Faith Formation office to register,

412�754�0886 or [email protected].�

All CDC Guidelines will be in effect.�

�

Glassport Sons of Italy Spaghetti Dinner�

Sunday, September 27, 2020 � 12 Noon to 6:00 pm�

Homemade Gnocchi or Cheese Ravioli�

with Meatballs, Salad & Dessert�

Take�Out Only 412�673�3915�


Available soon…..�

WINTERWONDERLAND TICKET�

Benefits Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area Grouping

Try a chance at winning a total of

$4000.00 in the month of December.

Minimum payout is $100.00.

$10.00 per ticket with 31 chances to win!

Pays out daily on the 7pm PA Daily Pick 3.

No bonus numbers.

If you would like a certain number, please call

Cathy, 412-980-2918 before October 5, 2020.

Numbers will be dispersed

on a first come, first serve basis.

If you would like to help our Catholic Community

with selling a few tickets or helping to sell

before and after Masses, please contact Cathy or Jan.

Thank You for your support!�

�

Blessing of the Animals�

Saturday�

October 3, 2020�

at 12:30 pm�

Saint Eugene�

Virgin Mary’s Grotto.�

Pets are asked to be properly restrained.�

Archangel Education Grants (AEG)�

Catholic Elementary & High School Grants�

Archangel Education Grant Applications are

now available by calling the Saint Michael Church

Office at 412�751�0663 and are due by, Monday,

October 12, 2020.�

Eligibility: Registered and active parish Family in

our grouping; and registered in a Diocesan�approved

school.�

�

�

�

Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area Grouping

Altar Bread & Wine, Altar Flowers, Sanctuary Lamp

� � St. Mark, St. Eugene:�

�

___ Altar Bread & Wine ___ Sanctuary Lamp�

�

� � St. Michael:�

�

___ Sanctuary Lamp Church ___ Lamp Church�

�

� � Queen of the Rosary:�

�

___ Altar Bread & Wine ___ Sanctuary Lamp�

�

Please Print�

�

___ Intention (Living) ___ Memorial (Deceased)�

�

Date Requested _______________________________�

�

Alternate Date: _______________________________�

�

Please Print�

______________________________________________�

�

______________________________________________�

�

Requested by �

�

______________________________________________�

�

Donation $__________ Phone # ___________________�

Please place your request and donation ($15.00)�

in an envelope marked Altar Memorials�

And deposit in the collection. Thank You!�

For Altar Flower Memorials please call�

the Parish Office to check availability.�


Food Bank Sunday

Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny�

Area Grouping Food Bank Sunday�

Third Sunday of the Month�

St. Mark, St. Michael, Queen of the Rosary�

We accept all non�perishable food

items and paper products to admin-

ister to the needy of our local com-

munity.�

Items for your consideration are

pasta and sauces, tuna fish, rice,

stews, cereal, canned fruits & vegeta-

bles, coffee & tea, hot chocolate mix,

peanut butter & jelly, sugar, flour,

crackers, Jell-O gelatin, puddings, powdered milk, co-

coa, infant formula & baby food, juices, facial soap,

shampoo, laundry detergent, diapers, facial tissues,

paper towels, toilet tissue, cleansers, etc.

Please bring your donations to Mass with you and

leave them in the Gathering Space of the Church.

Cash or checks are also welcome.�

Kind deeds change lives, Thank You!

�

The Lord is near to all who call upon him.�

�Psalm 145)� � �

The Community Festival

will be here before you know it.

�

During this time of Covid�19, we are all excited

and looking with anticipation for 2021. As a

community, we will become a new Parish, with a

new Name, in early January 2021.�

We are all excited and looking forward to a new

beginning. The Community Festival will be

celebrated in early August 2021 (August t, 6, & 7).�

As we enter into the Fall, we are preparing to

transform all the items that have been donated into

beautiful baskets for the Community Festival.

This is just a reminder to everyone to keep those

items coming. Now is the time to start looking for

those summer items that are on clearance now. After

every holiday and season, stores reduce the price of

their seasonal merchandise so that it will sell

quickly. You can purchase more items for your

money! We can use other items as well.�

Any new (never been used, in original packaging)

items can be donated. Toys, games, small household

appliances, cookware, bakeware, tools, and pet items

are all examples of items that make great basket

items. You can drop off these items in the Gathering

Space of all our churches.�

�

Thank you in advance!

We couldn't do it without your help!

Community Festival 2021

is scheduled for

August 5, 6, 7, 2021

Parish Share Program � 2020�

Your self�sacrifice includes support of our local

ministries and your support of the Parish Share

Program provides training for lay leaders who serve

our faith communities, and especially for helping

young people grow closer to Jesus.�

If you have not yet made a pledge, please

prayerfully consider your support for this important

initiative. All funds raised beyond our assessment

will stay right here in our Grouping.�

To make a contribution to the Parish Share

Program, please place your contribution in an

envelope and write Parish Share on the outside of

the envelop.�

Thank you for your sacrificial gift.�

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