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CLERGY TEAM

Fr. Robert J. Grecco Pastor rgrecco@straphaelcgs.org Fr. Aleksandr J. Schrenk Parochial Vicar aschrenk@straphaelcgs.org In Residence Fr. James McDonough Fr. Jerome Etenduk Fr. Robin Evanish Deacons Dcn. Kevin Lander Dcn. Paul Lim Dcn. Jim Mackin

MASS SCHEDULE —registration required —

SATURDAY: 4:00 p.m. at SSJ 4:30 p.m. at SEAS SUNDAY: 7:30 a.m. at SMOS 8:00 a.m. at SEAS 9:00 a.m. at SSJ 10:00 a.m. at SMOS 10:30 a.m. at SEAS 11:30 a.m. at SSJ

MONDAY: 8:30 a.m. at SSJ 12:00 p.m. at SEAS TUESDAY: 9:00 a.m. at SMOS 12:00 p.m. at SSJ WEDNESDAY: 8:30 a.m. at SSJ 12:00 p.m. at SEAS THURSDAY: 8:30 a.m. at SSJ 12:00 p.m. at SEAS FRIDAY: 9:00 a.m. at SMOS 12:00 p.m. at SSJ

PARISH ADMINISTRATION CENTER 330 3rd Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106

412-857-5356 | WWW.STRAPHAELCGS.ORG For church locations and staff information, see page 20.

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Welcome!

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 | SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

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PRAYER & WORSHIP

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

BAPTISM: For arrangements call

412-857-5356

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call the parish office for

arrangements if in danger of death. If hospitalized or in a skilled nursing facility, please ask the nursing staff

to contact the Catholic priest on call for that facility.

MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made with

one of the priests at least six months before the proposed date of the

wedding.

SACRAMENTS

PENANCE: Saturdays

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Church

Noon to 1:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Please use masks and adhere to all

posted safety protocol. Restrooms will not be available.

FEBRUARY 13/14 | SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

4:00 p.m. SSJ Sandra L. Shannon by Virginia and Lee Schubert

4:30 p.m. SEAS Frank Sikorski by Ellen Sikorski and Family

7:30 a.m. SMOS People of the Parish of St. Raphael the Archangel

8:00 a.m. SEAS Agnes Makitka by the Wilson Family

9:00 a.m. SSJ Bob Doyle by the St. Vincent de Paul Conference

10:00 a.m. SMOS Joe Sciulli by Kathy and Jim Mackin

10:30 a.m. SEAS The Savickas Family by Family Members

11:30 a.m. SSJ Lois A. Hoerster by Family

FEBRUARY 15 | MONDAY OF THE 6TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

8:30 a.m. SSJ In Honor of the Holy Face of Jesus

12:00 p.m. SEAS Adeline Makar by Joanne DiCesare

FEBRUARY 16 | TUESDAY OF THE 6TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

9:00 a.m. SMOS In Honor of the Holy Face of Jesus

12:00 p.m. SSJ Dr. Philip Pollice by Angela and Sam Verbene

FEBRUARY 17 | ASH WEDNESDAY

8:30 a.m. SSJ Eugene Carl Whalen by wife, Doretta

9:00 a.m. SMOS Lisa Schad Kane by Rosanne and Ronald Schad

12:00 p.m. SEAS In Honor of the Holy Face of Jesus

4:30 p.m. SEAS Irene Pealer by the Christian Mothers & Women’s Guild

7:00 p.m. SMOS People of the Parish of St. Raphael the Archangel

FEBRUARY 18 | THURSDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY

8:30 a.m. SSJ Dr. Rodney Fithen by Drs. Béla & Karen Steinmetz Pater

12:00 p.m. SEAS Richard J. Finch Sr. by friend

FEBRUARY 19 | FRIDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY

9:00 a.m. SMOS Marlene Delligatti by Cindy and Mike Wuenstel

12:00 p.m. SSJ Joseph Petrone by Adel Lawson

FEBRUARY 20/21 | FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

4:00 p.m. SSJ John Butchko by Martha Kashtock

4:30 p.m. SEAS Mickey Pelle by Joanne DiCesare

7:30 a.m. SMOS Carl Abinanti by Mary Ann and Robert Coon

8:00 a.m. SEAS Ray Beck by Jean Beck

9:00 a.m. SSJ David Duncan by Nancy and Joe Redlinger

10:00 a.m. SMOS Marlene Delligatti by Donna McDonald and Family

10:30 a.m. SEAS Richard Finch Sr. by Carolyn Finch and Family

11:30 a.m. SSJ People of the Parish of St. Raphael the Archangel

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Please pray those who have asked for our prayers:

If you or a loved one are admitted to a hospital or nursing home, please let us know so we can get you the proper spiritual care. Because of the HIPAA law, treatment facilities are not permitted to release your information to us unless you or your family give them permission to do so.

Leo Adamo Anthony Anderson Anne Marie Birchok Brian Bishop Bob & Marlene Donald Campbell Dorothy Campbell Elisa Carsia Helen Cassidy Kenneth Chase John Chraska Rose Marie Clayton Jean Conway Rosemarie Cyprowski Katie Denke Patty Drury Kathi Dvorak Jo-Ann Eller Patti Eurich Helen Fallon Richard Fallon Ron Ferrie Edward M. Flohr Gabriel Fontana Deborah Ford May Frye William Gabella Dolores Gigliotti Brandon Gross Mark Hagelauer Margaret Harkins Wayne Hayes Eileen Henefeld Mary V. Hester Melanie Hooper Patti Howcroft Noreen Joslyn Joanne Keating Alice Kernan Miriam Kist Eleanor Kitt Gregory M. Klemmer Mary Klutch Don Krally Gloria Krally Lori Krally Darlene Kura Helen Kurek David Kushner Jackie Kushner Charlotte Kuzma Lollie Label Mark Laird

Larry LaSota Joan Loniero Kathy Lupi Mary Ann Macino Arch MacLennan Laura Martin Sam Martin Kathy McGann Sharon McGrath Marjorie McHugh Paul McIsaac Evelyn McLaughlin Mary Jane Mericli Virginia Miller Baylee Millet Joan Mondine Edith Moretti John Mostowy Rocco Muffi Robin Munko Judi Novak Theodore Novak Mario Oliverio Charles Perry Diane Perry Elizabeth Pfender Lou Pofi Robert Prevost Diane Pritchard Bucky Recaldini Dave Redman Paxton Renk Erica Rich Florinda Rosemeyer Sally Sabol Alice Salla Andrew Patrick Schade John Schenk Mary Socci Teresa Stacy Jaime St. Ledger John Stokan Judye Suhy Bob Super Rob Super Rose Talmonti Allen Turske Stephanie Vail Mary Kay Walsh James Walther John Zajicek Kathy Zajicek

and all who are sick and in need of our prayers.

PRAYER & WORSHIP

Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

FROM THE PASTOR

THE MASS INTENTION BOOK Mass intention requests are now being accepted through mid April.

Please call Melissa in the parish office.

The distribution of Blessed Ashes will be done in a manner different from our custom. Because of the virus circumstances, the Holy See has indicated that the practice of the Vatican and Church in Italy of sprinkling the ashes on the head of the recipient will be the common practice this year. After the priest or deacon blesses the ashes and indicates either “remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return” or “repent and believe in the Gospel” recipients will form lines and the minister will sprinkle the ashes in silence.

Sprinkling ashes on the head is biblical as it was a sign of penance. “Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the people of Israel were

assembled with fasting and in sackcloth, and with earth upon their heads.” (Nehemiah 9:1)

“Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the long tunic in which she was clothed. Then, putting her hands to her head, she went away crying loudly.” (2 Samuel 13:19)

In baptism, we are washed clean from our original sin and anointed as priest, prophet, and king on the crown of the head. It is fitting that ashes, a reminder of our sin and baptism into death, be sprinkled on the crown of our heads because at Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Christ, the conquering of sin and death, and baptism into life.

Because the blessed ashes symbolize our mortality and remind us to repent of sinfulness, in addition to the adults, ashes will be given only to children who are old enough to have received (or soon to be receiving) the sacrament of reconciliation. Although some parents may question it, the Church does not recognize the child’s ability to deliberately commit sin that is in need of repentance until the age of “reason” (age 7).

Congratulations to the children who had their first experience of God’s mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation this weekend! Please be attentive to the “Lenten regulations”. What may appear to be just imposed “rules” are actually pathways to spiritual discipline. They are not to be taken lightly. To deliberately violate them is to commit sin and ignore your need for spiritual growth. (See page 4.)

Francis “Bud” Johns Sr.

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STEWARDSHIP

PARISH LIFE

Note: Churches are listed alphabetically in this bulletin and online.

The regular bulletin deadline is Monday at Noon. Email: mksmith@straphaelcgs.org

At St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Timothy Castello Jr.

by Mom and Dad

TABERNACLE CANDLE

Please continue to support our parishes with your Parish Share pledges and additional donations.

If you would like to contribute to the parish, consider using our online giving tool! You can set up recurrent payments, or make a one-time gift!

Scan the code to learn more and/or get started now. OR visit our website: straphaelcgs.org

FEBRUARY 17

ASH WEDNESDAY

8:30 a.m. Ss. Simon & Jude Church 9:00 a.m. St. Margaret of Scotland Church 12:00 p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 4:00 p.m. Ss. Simon & Jude Church -Liturgy of the Word, no Mass 4:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 6:30 p.m. Ss. Simon & Jude Church -Liturgy of the Word, no Mass 7:00 p.m. St. Margaret of Scotland Church

LENTEN REGULATIONS

1. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence in the United States.

2. The obligation of abstinence (refraining from eating meat) begins at the age of 14. The law of fasting (limiting oneself to one full meal and two lighter meals) obliges all between the ages of 18-59. No one should consider this obligation lightly.

3. Those individuals who have a medical condition in which fasting may be considered harmful are not obliged to fast, but should perform some other act of penance or charity.

4. Pastors and parents are to see to it that minors, though not bound by the law of fast and abstinence, are educated in the authentic sense of penance and encouraged to do acts of penance suitable to their age.

5. Notable during this Lenten season is that the Solemnity of Saint Joseph falls on a Friday. Because of this, there is not an obligation to abstain from meat on Friday, March 19, 2021, the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, according to the norm of canon 1251.

6. All members of the Christian Faithful are encouraged to do acts of penance and charity during the Lenten season beyond what is prescribed by the law.

7. As a general rule, a request for a dispensation from the obligation of abstinence on Fridays of Lent will not be considered unless some serious reason is present. The attendance at social events, banquets, wedding rehearsals or receptions, or funeral wakes are not considered sufficient reason to request a dispensation.

Look ing fo r the S ign - Up Gen ius? Visit our website: straphaelcgs.org. Click on the button that says “Register to Attend Mass” (pictured left). Please note that due to protocol changes at Sign

Up Genius, we are now limited in the spaces we can use per sign-up. For that reason, you will notice that we now have tabs marking the dates. Just click on a tab to open the dates you desire. Currently you see February 1-16, with February 17-28 right behind it (pictured below). Please register to attend Mass.

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THE ORDER OF MASS

I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and what I have failed to do, (all strike their breast as they say:) through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

PENITENTIAL ACT

Tune: IN DIR IST FREUDE, by Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi, c.1554-1609 Text of Hymn to St. Raphael the Archangel: J. Michael Thompson, © 2021 Commissioned for the Parish of Saint Raphael the Archangel, Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA

ENTRANCE HYMN | HYMN TO SAINT RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

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FIRST READING | LEVITICUS 13: 1-2, 44-46

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, only begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

GLORIA

SECOND READING | 1 CORINTHIANS 10: 31—11:1

The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “If someone has on his skin a scab or pustule or blotch which appears to be the sore of leprosy, he shall be brought to Aaron, the priest, or to one of the priests among his descendants. If the man is leprous and unclean, the priest shall declare him unclean by reason of the sore on his head.

“The one who bears the sore of leprosy shall keep his garments rent and his head bare, and shall muffle his beard; he shall cry out, ‘Unclean, unclean!’ As long as the sore is on him he shall declare himself unclean, since he is in fact unclean. He shall dwell apart, making his abode outside the camp.”

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 32: 1-2, 5, 11

Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is remitted. Blessed the man to whom the LORD imputes no guilt, in whose spirit is no guile.

To you I have acknowledged my sin; my guilt I did not hide. I said, “I will confess my transgression to the LORD.” And you have forgiven the guilt of my sin.

Rejoice in the LORD; exult, you just! Ring out your joy, all you upright of heart!

Text: Psalm 32: The Revised Grail Psalms © 2010 GIA Publications, Inc Tune: Michel Guimont © 1994, GIA Publications, Inc.

Brothers and sisters, Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. Avoid giving offense, whether to the Jews or Greeks or the church of God,

just as I try to please everyone in every way, not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, that they may be saved. Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION | LUKE 7:16

A great prophet has arisen in our midst, God has visited his people.

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I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,

(all bow at the following bolder words) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

THE ORDER OF MASS

GOSPEL | MARK 1: 40-45

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

PROFESSION OF FAITH

A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning the him sternly, he dismissed him at once. He said to him, “See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest

and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.” The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from everywhere.

OFFERTORY HYMN | CHRIST IS THE WORLD’S LIGHT

Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM, Paris Antiphoner, 1681; Text: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 ©1969, Hope Publishing Company

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SANCTUS / HOLY

MYSTERY OF FAITH

AGNUS DEI / LAMB OF GOD

GREAT AMEN

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Lectionary excerpts ©1970, 1986, 1992, 1998, 2001 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc. Washington D.C. All rights reserved. The English translation of some Psalm responses, some Alleluia and Gospel verses and the Lenten Gospel Acclamations, some Summaries, and the Titles and Conclusion of the Readings, from the Lectionary for Mass copyright 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc., Washington D.C. All music and texts reprinted with permission. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net # 700896-A, annual reprint and podcast/streaming license. Text: ICEL ©1969 Music: Mass for the People of God, James C. Chepponis, ©2011 G.I.A. Publications, Inc

Those wishing to receive the Eucharist on the tongue are to join the line at the end . Face masks are to be pulled down prior to approaching the priest or deacon.

COMMUNION HYMN | THE PEOPLE OF GOD

1. Blessed, blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed be the Lord's own children, theirs is the kingdom of God. Blessed, blessed are they who walk in sorrow, blessed be the Lord's own children; they are embraced by God. 2. Blessed, blessed the ones who are lowly, blessed be the Lord's own children; they shall inherit the land. Blessed, blessed the ones who thirst for righteousness, blessed be the Lord's own children; all of their dreams will come true. 3. Blessed, blessed are they who show mercy, blessed be the Lord's own children; mercy from God shall be theirs. Blessed, blessed the ones with a pure heart, blessed be the Lord's own children; for they shall see God. 4. Blessed, blessed the ones who make peace. Blessed are they who know pain for the sake of righteousness. Blessed, blessed are you who know suff'ring, blessed are you who know insult because of your God.

Text: Matthew 5:3-12; Tune: Francis Patrick O'Brien, b.1958, © 1992, GIA Publications, Inc.

RECESSIONAL HYMN | GOD, WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO KINDLE

Tune: HYMN TO JOY, 8 7 8 7 D; arr. from Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827 Text: Luke 12:49; David Elton Trueblood, 1900-1994 © 1967, David Elton Trueblood

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LENT BEGINS ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE AND LENTEN REGULATIONS ON PAGE 4

Vespers &

Please join us for Stations of the Cross

on Fridays during Lent.

At St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 12:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

At Ss. Simon and Jude Church 12:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

The 12:30 Stations are Marian Stations of the Cross

At St. Margaret of Scotland Church 2:30 p.m. School Stations

Living Stations on March 26 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

You are invited and encouraged to attend

Holy Hour and Vespers on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m.

Feb. 21 Ss. Simon and Jude Church Feb. 28 St. Margaret of Scotland Church March 7 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church March 14 Ss. Simon and Jude Church March 21 St. Margaret of Scotland Church March 28 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

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ARING IVING ERVING

On Valentine’s Day and World Marriage Day, it is appropriate to recall that our parish patron, St. Raphael the Archangel, is a patron saint of marriage and matchmaking. In the Book of Tobit, Raphael informs Tobiah that he will be engaged to Sarah. At this point, Sarah has already been married seven times, but the demon who possesses her killed each of her prior husbands on the wedding night. Raphael comes to the rescue of Tobiah and Sarah by teaching Tobiah to expel the demon from his wife by heating the liver and heart of a fish. When the demon, unable to stand the odor, leaves Sarah, it flees to the desert where Raphael subdues it completely by binding it. Raphael’s angelic intercession preserved Tobiah from being the eighth victim of the demon that possessed Sarah, and saved Sarah from the despair she felt from the loss of her first seven husbands and the associated darkness and suspicion in which she was cast. This story explains why those feeling called to married life ask St. Raphael’s intercession for finding a spouse, and why St. Raphael’s healing gifts are sought by married couples. Guided and blessed by St. Raphael’s protection, the grateful young spouses respond in a manner that can strengthen all marriages: They pray together. This passage from Tobit (8: 4-8) is a common reading at Catholic weddings: Tobiah arose from bed and said to his wife, “My love, get up. Let us pray and beg our Lord to have mercy on us And to grant us deliverance.” She got up and they started to pray and beg that deliverance might be theirs. He began with these words: “Blessed are you, O God of our fathers; Praised be your name forever and ever. Let the heavens and all your creation praise you forever. You made Adam and you gave him his wife, Eve To be his help and support; And from these two the human race descended. You said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone; Let us make him a partner like himself.’ Now, Lord, you know that I take this wife of mine Not because of lust, but for a noble purpose. Call down your mercy on me and on her And allow us to live together to a happy old age.” They said together, “Amen, amen,” and went to bed for the night.

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Happy

Day

On Sunday, February 14, at the 10:00a.m. Mass, three people from the RCIA Program will publicly declare their intention to become members of the Catholic Church. Through the Rite of Acceptance, they will formally become Catechumens as they prepare to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. Please pray for Angel Wiley, Taylore Bickel, and Natalia Rivera-Silvia along with their families, sponsors, and catechists.

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WINE, CHEESE, AND THE CREED Did you miss Fr. Alek’s interactive presentation on February 4? Go to the website or You Tube channel for the Parish of St. Raphael the Archangel and watch it on your own time. In Session Two, Fr. Alek breaks open, “I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.”

If you missed Session One, it is also available! Spend some time deepening your understanding of the Creed we Catholics profess, and gain a greater appreciation for the truth and beauty of our faith.

“YOU DUPED ME, O LORD” This sentiment, expressed in the Book of Jeremiah, Chapter 20, verse 7 A, expresses the sense of anguish and abandonment experienced by someone who is suffering from a substance abuse disorder and by those who love the sufferer.

This quote articulates the isolation and fear that is part of the life of an addict.

On Tuesday, February 16, we will look at Jeremiah, Chapter 20, Verses 7-13, and see how God, although perceived as absent and uncaring, is actually not just present, but also affirming and encouraging those who are suffering from a substance abuse disorder.

The presentation titled, “You duped me, O Lord,” will take place at 7:00 p.m. in Madonna of Jerusalem Church, 201 9th Street, Sharpsburg, PA 15215, and on Facebook live on our page, Addiction Recovery Ministry Pittsburgh.

It can also be viewed on our website starting on Wednesday, February 17, https://addictionrecoveryministrypittsburgh.org.

ARM offers a presentation focused on addiction and recovery the third Tuesday of every month.

A Holy Hour for Recovery is held every 2nd Tuesday of the month beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Madonna of Jerusalem Church. And every Monday at 1:00 p.m., Father Michael offers a brief reflection on addiction and recovery on Facebook live.

All are welcome.

WINTER IS THE SEASON FOR RECOVERY AND PREPARATION

Help sustain our parish with Online Giving from OSV

As we move forward into 2021 there are still many uncertainties that lie ahead, and as a church we continue to adjust. Right now, the ability to support and participate online is more important than ever. That is why our church offers Online Giving as an option to support our ongoing mission and ministries. It is time to come together as brothers and sisters in faith so that we can continue to offer hope and healing to those around us.

Online Giving allows you to make donations, payments, and pledges via your mobile phone, smart device or computer to our church.

Set up your gift today or consider an additional gift via our web-based app on your smart device. Scan the QR code on page 4 of this bulletin to get started, or visit our website for more details and a link to Online Giving.

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Take part on our vigil day:

Join our St. Raphael the Archangel Parish family during Lent at the annual vigil outside Planned Parenthood. Our parish has pledged to pray between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24. We witness and pray peacefully for innocent preborn babies to have a chance to live, for women in crisis pregnancies to have the support they need to choose life, and for our government and society to work toward a culture of life in which the most vulnerable members are cherished and loved as our Creator loves them. We need to fill the entire four hour shift, and any amount of time you can give is appreciated. Please contact Laura at (412) 857-5356 or laura@straphaelcgs.org to sign up for a time.

If you cannot attend our parish vigil, you can learn more and/or sign up for another time by visiting the Pittsburgh campaign:

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At the closing Mass for Catholic School's Week, the students of St Margaret of Scotland School surprised Fr. Grecco by giving him a beautiful picture of St. Raphael the Archangel.

Fr. Grecco is proud to have attended Catholic school and was a Catholic school teacher before becoming a priest.

Thank you, Fr. Grecco, for being a strong supporter of Catholic Schools. left: a close-up of Fr. Grecco’s picture. above: The presentation of the gift after Mass. Note: Masks were removed briefly for the photo.

St. Margaret of Scotland School Library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair open house in the school cafeteria after all St. Margaret Masses on February 21, and 28. Check out books for all ages and pick up gift ideas for Easter. Preorder Dog Man: Mothering Heights at a special paperback price! Stop in to browse or buy. This is a great opportunity for parents to preview the Fair and help their students make selections. Or shop online through this link: scholastic.com/bf/stmargaretschool7 All proceeds benefit our school library. Major credit cards accepted. Social distancing and masks are required.

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If you do not wish to order online, contact Tasha Leslie

412-889-7113, or tashaleslie2485@gmail.com.

Orders must be placed by February 16

for pickup at the school on March 23.

Pickup is also available by request on Sunday, March 28,

from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Margaret Church.

From: St. Margaret of Scotland School ID# 10-0784

SSJ PRESCHOOL More pictures from Catholic Schools Week. If you missed last week’s photos, they are available online on our website. Click bulletin, then click February 7.

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ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND SCHOOL

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Now that our celebration of National Catholic Schools Week has ended, I would like to thank the faculty, staff and all our families, friends and parishioners who helped make our week so special. Special Thanks to Fr. Grecco and Fr. Alek for celebrating vocations with our students, to our PTG Board and our parent volunteers that helped make our celebration of Catholic Schools Week so special. We celebrated our faith with a beautiful Kick-off the Catholic Schools Week Liturgy, our Living Rosary, Fr. Grecco and Fr. Alek celebrating vocations with our students, and our Closing to Catholic Schools Week Mass, where our Middle School Students did a presentation of how St. Margaret of Scotland School exemplifies Faith, Hope and Love. At the closing Mass for Catholic School's Week, our students surprised Fr. Grecco by giving him a beautiful picture of St. Raphael the Archangel. Student Council sponsored a socially distant Bingo for our students, a service project, where our students made treat bags for Frontline Medical Workers, and daily dress down themes, (pajama, sports teams, decades, and color days). Seton LaSalle sponsored a Virtual Marching Band Assembly and a Virtual Trivia Bowl via Kahoot, where our Middle School Students competed against other local Catholic Schools. PTG sponsored an Ice Cream Social. We needed to come up with new and creative ways to celebrate Catholic Schools Week this year amidst the pandemic. We accomplished this through the dedication and support of our entire faculty and staff. Our Catholic Schools are truly special places where Faith, Excellence and Service are not only visible during Catholic Schools Week, but are on display daily.

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S T . M A R G A R E T O F S C O T L A N D S C H O O L

Only Friday, February 19, and Friday, February 26 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

all orders must be preordered this year . Phones will be open for orders the

Tuesday and Wednesday prior to each Fish Fry. Call from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to place your order.

Sandwiches (no sides) Fried Fish Sandwich ................................ $9 Baked Fish Sandwich ............................. $9

Dinners* (pick 2 sides) Shrimp in a Basket Dinner ..................... $9 Fried Fish Sandwich Dinner ................... $11 Baked Fish Sandwich Dinner ................ $11

A La Carte

Shrimp in a Basket .................................. $5 Hand Cut Fries ......................................... $4 Mac & Cheese ......................................... $4 Cole Slaw ................................................. $1 Vegetable ................................................ $2 Haluski ...................................................... $4 3 Pierogies ............................................... $4

*Dinners include your choice of two:

Fries, Mac and cheese, Cole Slaw, or Vegetable

You will choose a 15-minute time slot to pick up your order. You will park and a volunteer will get your name tell you your total again then bring your food out to you. No one will be permitted into the school. Once the time slot is full we will give you a choice of other slots. Once all slots are full phones will be turned off.

Voted Best Fish Fry in Pittsburgh 2014 & 2016

Take out ONLY

412-778-8213

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(No Substitutions)

Fried or Baked Fish

Crab Cakes (3)

Shrimp (5)

Order before you get there, and your fresh delicious food will be delivered to your car! You can place your order by phone, online or in person. When you arrive at the school for pickup, park in one of the numbered parking spaces, call the posted number and we will bring your order to your car. It is that easy! No phone? No internet? No worries! You can place an order in person at the Pre-school door entrance. Proceeds benefit the Parish of St. Raphael the Archangel

DRINKS: $1.00

Water, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Brisk

$9.50 each

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ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CHURCH ST. LUKE HALL | EVERY FRIDAY IN LENT

11:30 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. (GOOD FRIDAY 3:00 TO 7:00 P.M.)

TAKE OUT ONLY

PHONE ORDERS 11:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. 412-857-5318

DINNERS FISH TRIO DINNER (FRIED FISH, SHRIMP, & A CRAB CAKE —NO SUBSTITUTIONS)WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER

$13

BAKED FISH ON A DISH DINNER WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER

$10

FRIED FISH ON A DISH DINNER WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER

$10

CRAB CAKE DINNER WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER

$10

JUMBO SHRIMP DINNER WITH FRIES, COLESLAW, & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER

$10

PIEROGI DINNER (6) WITH COLESLAW & DINNER ROLL W/BUTTER

$6

A LA CARTE

BAKED FISH SANDWICH $7

FRIED FISH SANDWICH $7

CRAB CAKES (3) $7

PIEROGI (EACH) $1

PIEROGI (1/2 DOZEN) $5

SOUP CLAM CHOWDER OR POTATO

$3

SIDES FRENCH FRIES $3

HALUSKI $3

MAC & CHEESE SIDE $3

STEWED TOMATOES $3

APPLESAUCE $1

COLESLAW $2

EXTRA SANDWICH BUN $1

HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE & COCKTAIL SAUCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. HOT SAUCE, KETCHUP, AND UTENSILS ALSO AVAILABLE.. WE WILL PACK IT FOR YOU, JUST LET OUR VOLUNTEERS KNOW YOUR REQUEST WHEN ORDERING.

You may call-in your orders or place them in person. If entering the building, please wear a mask and practice social–distancing. Follow the signs and remain in the designated areas.

CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS

ACCEPTED for all orders.

Cash transactions— indoors only. CARSIDE PICKUP is available in the 4th Street Lot. Pre-paid orders only. Our car delivery volunteers will not have cash with them. Look for the colorful banners, and follow the posted directions.

412-857-5318

— All proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to debt reduction. —

Fish Fry at SEAS

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THE PARISH OF ST. RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Serving the Catholic Community in Carnegie, Green Tree, and Scott

412-857-5356 STRAPHAELCGS.ORG

THE MASS SCHEDULE IS ON THE FRONT COVER Please register online to secure your place at Mass. You may also call Melissa or Mary Kay at 412-857-5356.

MASSES AT SSJ STREAMED LIVE Please join us at StRaphaelCGS.org and click the “Livestream” button

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 330 3rd Ave.

Carnegie, PA 15106

Ss. Simon and Jude Church 1607 Greentree Rd.

Pittsburgh, PA 15220

St. Margaret of Scotland Church 310 Mansfield Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15220

PARISH GROUPING STAFF

Business Manager Tim Thorsen busmgr@straphaelcgs.org

Facilities Manager

Tim Castello tcastello@straphaelcgs.org

Faith Formation

Sharon Smoller ssmoller@straphaelcgs.org

Care Ministers

Karen Maurer karen@straphaelcgs.org

Laura O’Keeffe laura@straphaelcgs.org

Communications Mary Kay Smith mksmith@straphaelcgs.org

Flocknote Text StRaphaelCGS to 84576 Learn more: flocknote.com

SACRAMENTS

Baptisms For arrangements please call Dcn. Jim Mackin.

Marriage Arrangements must be made with one of the priests at least six months before the proposed date of the wedding.

Penance Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, and Noon to 1:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Church

CLERGY TEAM

Parochial Vicar Rev. Aleksandr Schrenk aschrenk@straphaelcgs.org

Chaplain Rev. Michael Yaksick myaksick@diopitt.org

In Residence Rev. Jerome Etenduk etendukj@duq.edu

Rev. Robin Evanish revanish@diopitt.org

Rev. James McDonough jmcdonough@diopitt.org

Pastor Rev. Robert Grecco rgrecco@straphaelcgs.org

Deacons Dcn. Jim Mackin Baptism Coordinator jmackin@straphaelcgs.org

Dcn. Kevin Lander klander@diopitt.org

Dcn. Paul Lim RCIA Coordinator pLim@diopitt.org

Ss. Simon and Jude Pre-school Director: Trish Costantino office1625@gmail.com 1625 Greentree Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15220

SCHOOLS St. Margaret of Scotland Elementary School Principal: Robert Munz rmunz@stmargschool.com 915 Alice Street Pittsburgh, PA 15220

DIOCESE VICTIM ASSISTANCE HOTLINE

1-888-808-1235

Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: 412-456-3093

BULLETIN DEADLINE Mondays by Noon

mksmith@straphaelcgs.org

Music and Liturgy

Béla Pater bpater@straphaelcgs.org

Safe Environment Karen Maurer karen@straphaelcgs.org Administrative Assistants

Cathy Mulkerrin cathy@straphaelcgs.org

Melissa Nosenchuck melissa@straphaelcgs.org

Maintenance

Rege Reaghard (SEAS)

John Caivano (SMOS)

Paul Marcinizyn (SSJ) maintenance @straphaelcgs.org

Saint Vincent de Paul 412-444-5424 SVdP Food Pantry at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 412-489-5848

Anointing Call the parish office for arrangements if in danger of death. If hospitalized or in a skilled nursing facility, please ask the nursing staff to contact the Catholic priest on call.

Note: You must be a registered and active parishioner for at least six months before requesting sacramental sponsor forms. Please allow three weeks for completion.

Offices: 330 3rd Avenue | Carnegie, PA | 15106