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ST. SYLVESTER CHURCH
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
Monday, September 10
8:00 am Teresa Hayes (Richard & Lorraine Recktenwald)
12:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration-On Mission for The Church Alive
Tuesday, September 11
8:00 am Lillian Fries (Mary Jernstrom)
Wednesday, September 12 - The Most Holy Name of Mary
8:00 am Mary Hawrylak (Lee Scuticchio)
Thursday, September 13 - St. John Chrysostom
8:00 am Matt Fritsch (Norm & Betty Schmitt)
Friday, September 14 - The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
8:30 am Birth. Rose Roscoe (Family)
Saturday, September 15 - Our Lady of Sorrows
8:00 am Anniv. Dorothy Nolte (Donald Nolte)
4:00 pm Anniv. Donna Randall Battaglia (Sophia Randall)
Sunday, September 16 - Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am For the Parish
11:00 am Anniv. Josephine Oleksiak (Mittelberg Family)
TYPES OF PRAYER. Prayer is a way we communicate our
needs, thankfulness and gratitude to God. There are many form of
prayer that can be used to communicate with God. Over the next
few weeks we will explore some of these forms and how we can
use them to communicate with God. VERBAL. Verbal prayer is just as it says, verbal (out loud). There
are many ways to pray verbally. We pray out loud at Mass. Each
prayer, song, response is a verbal prayer. Praying the Rosary with
others is a verbal prayer. These prayers can either be formal or
informal.
RCIA - Do you want to know more about the Catholic faith?
Are you baptized in another faith and would like to be Catholic?
Are you baptized Catholic but need communion and/or
confirmed? Classes for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) will begin in September and will conclude with the Easter
Vigil in April. There will be an inquiry session on Monday,
September 17th at 7:45pm in the Rectory Meeting room where
more information will be given. Classes meet on Monday’s at
7:45pm in the Rectory Meeting room. Please contact Deacon
Andy at 412-882-8593 x202 or by email at
awhite@saintsylvesterparish.org for more information. ***************************************************** EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FOR THE ON MISSION
FOR THE CHURCH ALIVE. In preparation for the
implementation of On Mission for the Church Alive!, Bishop
David Zubik is requesting Eucharistic Adoration throughout our
diocese to take place between April 27th and October 14th. St.
Sylvester Parish will hold our Eucharistic Adoration on Monday,
September 10th from 12:00pm (noon) until 3:00pm in the Church.
Please come and spend some time with the Blessed Sacrament in
anticipation of the On Mission for the Church Alive
implementation. There is a sheet in the front of the church to sign-
up for a specific time slot.
ST. SYLVESTER PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND FOR
OUR PARISH COMMUNITY: On Wednesday, September
19th at 7PM in our parish church all are invited to gather to pray
for our broken church and to pray for healing for all those
affected by the sexual abuse crisis. There will be shared prayer,
scripture, silence and music. Please share this information with
those you know who may want to/need to attend.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALING: The recent revelations
on the sexual abuse scandal touch many parishes and many
people. Over the next weeks and months there will be
opportunities to gather and pray for healing for our broken church
and for renewal and reform. One is scheduled for Kearns
Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd. in Allison Park, there
will be a gathering for prayer, sharing and healing Monday,
September 17th at 7PM. Please share this information with
those you know who may want to/need to attend.
Note from Deacon Andy
4:00 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am
Lectors:
D. Pope
D. Miller
A. Chodor
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
M. G. McCann J. Budd M. Kennedy
M. Gardonis K. Scott M. Toney
R. Robson E. Ringling B. Kail
K. Sokac M. L. Pegg J. Macurak
J. Green H. DelSardo P. Gallagher
J. Winter T. DelSardo H. Jenney
C. R. Austin C. Graziano L. Swanson
Altar Servers:
J. Kail
B. Opferman
S. Kasten
T. Ahlin
A. Darkowski
H. Swanson
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion/Lectors
Saturday, September 15- Sunday, September 16
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FOOD BANK COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND: This
weekend is our monthly collection for the Brentwood Food
Pantry. We are collecting our usual canned goods, paper products
and cleaning supplies as well as school supplies like notebooks,
pens, folders and binders. Thank you for helping! LADIES OF CHARITY NEWS: Our next tr ip to br ing
dinner to the women at Bethlehem Haven is Wednesday,
September 12th. The Ladies of Charity National Assembly is in
Pittsburgh this month, September 20-23.
BEREAVEMENT SPEAKER AT ST. ELIZABETH’S: Dr .
Lillian Meyers, Ph.D, who has spoken here at St. Sylvester’s a
number of times, will be a guest speaker at Saint Elizabeth of
Hungary Parish for their monthly Bereavement Support Group
on September 12th from 10:30 a.m.-12 Noon. She is a well-
known speaker and publisher on the topic of grief. Her session is
entitled "Mourning Our Losses Across the Life Cycle." This
meeting will benefit anyone who is coping with any form of loss
in their life. If you are interested in attending, please register by
calling, Karen Michaux, 412-207-1655. The group meets in Pius
Hall, Room 107. JOIN CATHOLICS ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN PRAYER
FOR LIFE: Each Fr iday until the end of September you are
invited to answer the U.S. bishops’ call for education, fasting, and
prayer for the legal protection of human life. Find out more:
www.usccb.org/pray
LISTENING FRIENDS: A SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT
SUPPORT GROUP: This is a suppor t group for those who
have lost a loved one to suicide no matter how recently or long
ago. Meetings are open to anyone 18 years old and older and meet
the 2nd Wed. of each month 7:30-9PM, St. Benedict the Abbot
Church, 120 Abington Dr. McMurray 15317 in the Religious Ed.
Building Room 204. For more info:
listeningfriends119@gmail.com or 412-854-2179. FREE SENIOR FAIR THURSDAY SEPT. 13TH IN MT.
LEBANON: There will be flu shots, health screenings,
information for seniors and caregivers and light refreshments
from 9am-12 noon at the Salvation Army Center, 1060 McNeilly
Rd., Mt. Lebanon 15226
FIND LOCAL RESOURCES: The United Way of Allegheny
County has a helpline that can help you find resources and answer
questions about local resources. Dial 211 to be connected to this
local resource clearinghouse. SOCIAL MINISTRY INFO: Information on Medicaid from
the Catholic Health Association: The Church teaches that health
care is a basic human right essential to human dignity. Medicaid
makes it possible for 1 in 5 Americans including many with
complex medical needs to access affordable health coverage.
62% of nursing home residents have Medicaid; 39% of American
children have Medicaid, 45 % of non-elderly disabled Americans
have Medicaid; 49% of all births in America are covered by
Medicaid. www.chausa.org
Noah Wenzel & Leanne Bennett
Jake Spencer & Ashley Schmidt
BAPTISM SEMINAR - Our next pre-Baptism
Seminar will be held on Thursday, September
20th at 7:30 pm in the Rectory. Parents planning
to have a baby baptized within the next few
months must attend this seminar. Godparents are
also invited but do not have to attend.
REBORN IN CHRIST - Oscar Joseph Dubnicay was baptized
in our parish this past week. We rejoice with his parents and
thank God for the gift of new life in our midst.
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY, SEPT. 16 celebrates those in the
ministry of catechesis -“echoing the Word of God” to our parish
children and families. Our volunteers in our parish Religious
Education program and the teachers in our school will be
commissioned and blessed at the 11:00 Mass on Sept. 16 to begin
this new school year with their students. We are grateful for their
dedication and willingness to share their love of God and our
Catholic faith with our children and families.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CCD CLASSES will begin Sept. 17 and 18. You must have
your CCD registration in no later than Thursday, Sept. 13
for your child to attend the first class. CCD registration was
emailed during the first week of August to all families who were
in the program this past school year. Registration forms are also
available in the Rectory. Many Monday classes are full, so
register right away. Tuesdays are open. Contact Mrs. Carolyn
Eisenbarth, Dir. of Religious Education at 412-882-8593 X 219 or
email ceisenbarth@saintsylvesterparish.org with any questions.
We are looking forward to another faith-filled year of learning
and living our Catholic faith.
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on our Bulletin!
SOCIAL MINISTRY
Report for Weekend of September 1-2, 2018
“No one shall come before the Lord empty handed, but each
of you with as much as he can give in portion to the blessings
which the Lord, your God, has bestowed upon you.” (Deut. 6:17)
Collection Envelopes Amount
Regular Offertory 421 $8,630.29
School Support 12 $143.00
Total 433 $8,773.29
Thank you for your generosity to our parish.
ST. SYLVESTER CHURCH
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
SISTERS OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE, an equal opportunity
employer, has immediate openings in the maintenance department
for: Semi-Skilled, full time, Mon-Fri, 11am -7pm - Laborer, full
time, Sat-Mon, 7 am -7pm. Submit resume: Erica Burkarth, HR
Sisters of Divine Providence, 9000 Babcock Blvd, Allison Park,
PA 15101 or email eburkarth@cdpsisters.org
SAVE THE DATE - Join us on Saturday, October 13, 2018
from 3pm – 7pm for the Knights of Columbus, Gilmary Council
#3868 2nd Annual Columbus Day Italian Buffet. Chef Steve of
Signature Servings cooks up an all-you-can-eat extravaganza sure
to please the heartiest appetites! You don’t want to miss it! More
details to follow!
SIX STEPS TO SANITY Dealing with addiction or
alcoholism in your family? Six Steps to Sanity is a program to
help parents, grandparents, spouses, and family members who
have adult loved ones suffering from alcoholism or drug
addiction. It is designed to bring hope, healing, and serenity to
those impacted by the addiction a loved one. This faith-based
program is an outreach of the Substance Addiction Ministry at St.
Louise de Marillac Church Join us for this 12-week program of
hope and healing starting on Wednesday, September 19, 2018
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm St. Louise de Marillac Church Bishop
Leonard Room (lower level of the church) 320 McMurray Road,
Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 This free program will meet every
Wednesday evening for 12 weeks though December 19 (no
meeting on Oct. 31 and Nov. 21) It is open to people of all
religious beliefs Registration is required ~ space is limited To
register, or for further information, please call or email Bruce and
Nancy Shea sixstepstosanity@gmail.com (412) 952-1084 With
God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26
FALL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - The death of a loved one
and the grief that follows can often be overwhelming. The pain
from this loss, and the resultant life changes, may become
overpowering for individuals, especially those who are suffering
alone in their grief. The Holy Angels Bereavement Ministry will
host a 6-week Grief Support Group: Tuesday evenings, beginning
September 11th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the rectory
meeting room and continue each Tuesday through October 16th.
To register, or for more information about the group, please
contact Suzanne Hunter at 412-462-9928.
LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW - Come join the fun at
the Annual Charity Benefit Luncheon and Fashion Show with
Father Scott Seethaler. All proceeds benefit the Anna Seethaler
Hospital, Oaxaca, Mexico, Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the
South Hills Country Club. Doors open at 11:00am, luncheon at
1:00pm. Chinese Auction, 50/50 raffle, bake sale, flea market,
surprises! Tickets; $35 per person. Make checks payable to
T.A.S.H. and send to Cheryl Graziano 4844 Old Boston Road,
Pittsburgh, PA 15227. For more info call Cheryl 412-885-6353.
ST. SYLVESTER SCHOOL NEWS
LANCER LOOT - October Lancer Loot tickets
are available in the Rectory Office and at the
Scrip table after Mass. $5 gives you 30
chances to be a winner!
SOFTBALL PICNIC - will be held Sunday, September 9th
from 2-6pm at Snyder Park in Whitehall. ************************************************** EPHPHATHA! BE OPENED! – Even as we read the
accounts of the miracles Jesus worked, like the healing of the
deaf and mute man in today’s Gospel, we are amazed at the
powerful love of God at work to heal and strengthen us. In
particular, Jesus’ cry of Ephphatha! (be opened!), is not simply
so that the deaf man’s ears would be open and that his tongue
would be freed. It is also a call for his heart to be opened in
faith and trust in God. The Lord cries out Ephphatha! for us,
too, that we might be opened to his powerful love at work for
and in and through us. This is not only for our benefit, but for
the benefit of our parishes, our communities, the Church and
the world. As we prepare for the implementation of the On
Mission for The Church Alive! initiative, the Lord invites us to
be opened to the work of the Spirit so that we can be
strengthened for the work of building the Church. If we can be
amazed by what God works for those in the Scriptures, we can
certainly be amazed by what God can work through us. Visit
onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.
BIBLE STUDY - The St. Sylvester Bible Study meets on
Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room.
“Divine Mercy In My Soul”, the diary of Sister M. Faustina
Kowalska as well as the “Sunday Scripture Readings for Mass”
will be presented during the study. For Bible Study
information call Dr. Ross Cafaro at 412-885-1625.
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP - We invite more men to join us for
prayer on Saturday morning after the 8:00am Mass. You need
not commit for every week but we ask you to try joining us for
Lauds, the morning prayer of the universal Church. For more
information call Stan Cook at 412-882-6882.
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE BRENTWOOD SPARTAN MARCHING BAND
FESTIVAL is around the corner. Come out for an evening of
spectacular Marching Band Entertainment. Enjoy great
performances from several local high school bands featuring
many dedicated and talented students. Join us Saturday,
September 15th at 6:00pm on our very own Brentwood Field.
Gates open at 5:00pm. A full concession stand will be
available. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for students
and seniors 65 and older, 4 and under is free.
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
CALENDAR OF EVENTS For the Week of September 9-15, 2018
Sunday, September 9
Monday, September 10
9:30 am Sr. Dorothy’s Art Class Prov. Room
12:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Church
Tuesday, September 11
9:30 am Sr. Dorothy’s Art Class Prov. Room
1:00 pm Rosary Church
6:30 pm Bible Study Rectory
7:00 pm Boy Scouts Church Hall
Wednesday, September 12
9:30 am Sr. Dorothy’s Art Class Prov. Room
Thursday, September 13
9:30 am Sr. Dorothy’s Art Class Prov. Room
7:00 pm Cub Scouts Church Hall
Friday, September 14
Saturday, September 15
8:30 am Men’s Fellowship Rectory
Readings for the Week of September 9, 2018 Sunday Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37 Monday 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-6, 7, 12; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a & 9b; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday The Most Holy Name of Mary 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24; Lk 6:27-38 Friday The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Saturday Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Sunday Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 50:5-9a; Ps 114:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35
DIOCESAN ABUSE HOTLINE
In the continuing effort to reach out to anyone
abused in the church, our diocesan church has a
confidential hotline (1-888-808-1235) for anyone
who may have been abused to call for support and
healing.
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