Saint Aidan Parish Est. 2020

“Grow In Jesus, Engage in Community, and Go Forth to Make Disciples”

January 3, 2021

Epiphany Prayer

God of light, shining in darkness, through a little child, born in Bethlehem, you open to us the treasure of your grace.

Help us to search diligently for him,

so that we may offer our lives to you

with thanksgiving, joy, and praise;

through Jesus Christ, the rising star.

Amen.

To all the faithful people of God of Saint Aidan Parish at Saint Alphonsus and Saint Alexis Churches, I am grateful to the Lord that He has entrusted me to be the Pastor of our beloved parish. I

am so encouraged by the many ways you have expressed your congratulations, support, and most importantly, your pledge of prayers for me and the parish. I am humbled that Bishop Zubik has given me his trust, full support, and confidence. The bishop intends to provide another priest later, but he has not announced who, and it could be several weeks until one is assigned. I will therefore be inviting some visiting priests to celebrate Masses. Please welcome them with the great hospitality you are accustomed to providing. In the meantime, the Mass times schedule will remain the same. Once another priest is assigned, we will discuss if additional Masses are needed. I will be reviewing the bishop’s most recent directives sent to pastors on December 11, 2020 regarding current COVID-19 directives. His most recent directives allow Mass inside the churches, provided all precautions are followed, to allow for a safe environment. I plan to provide Sunday Mass inside our churches when we can offer a safe environment following the directives. I am also mindful that many appreciate the outdoor Mass and plan to continue providing those as well. I am asking for your assistance and support in this “hybrid” model. We will be sending out an Eblast with directions on the matters in which we will need help. I send my Christmas blessing to you all, your families, loved ones, and all those who need a blessing during this Holy Season of Christmas. Grace & Peace, Fr. Will

The schedule for Mass times will remain the same until further notice. As a reminder:

Sunday Masses 4:00 p.m. outside at Saint Alexis 7:00 a.m. livestreamed at Saint Alphonsus 9:00 a.m. outside at Saint Alphonsus 10:00 a.m. outside at Saint Alexis

Daily Masses 8:00 a.m. inside at Saint Alexis

WE PRAY FOR THE SICK

We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician, those members of our parish families of Saint Aidan who are in need of healing in body, mind or spirit, especially:

MAY THEY REST IN PEACE Saint Aidan Parish wishes to extend sympathy to those who mourn the loss of a loved one, especially the soul who recently passed through death: Carma Cukovich (84); Mary Roso (89); Norma Hahn (97); Sister Florence Brandt, OSF (87) in her 70th year of Religious Life; Donald Decker, grandfather of Lauren (Ian) Brown. May the choirs of angels welcome them and, may they find eternal rest.

If you know of a parishioner or have a loved one who is ill, contact the Parish Center at 724.935.4343 to add their name onto the prayer list for four weeks. Intentions may return to the list upon monthly requests.

New Electronic Giving for Vanco Parishioners Please remember that all Van-co contributions ceased beginning January 1, 2021. If you were cur-rently using Vanco, you will need to set up a new giving plan with Faith Direct. Please go to: https://membership.fathdirect.net/PA47 to set up a new electronic giving plan. The link can also be found on the Parish website under “DONATE.” Thank you!

Offertory or Donation Checks Regardless of whether you belonged to Saint Alexis or Saint Alphonsus, we are now one parish of Saint Aidan. All contributions go directly into one account for the parish. Please make sure that your weekly contributions are made out to Saint Aidan Parish, not St.

Alexis or St. Alphonsus. This includes electronic payments through your bank. You need to contact your bank to change the “pay to” name. If you have any questions you may call the Parish Center at 724.935.4343. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

Dick Anderson Harriet Beach Brian Bart Rachel Borck Emma Bullick Gloria Dudowski Julie Ewell Nancy Greer Patricia Gross David Hoza Gilbert Huckestein John Hunsinger Vitus Kaiser

Al Korade Lois Leahy Shari Lennon Gene Lersch Mary Maloney Eugene Mancino Gerard McArdle Liz McArdle Irene Schultz Janice Spowal Amber VanVickle David Zappa

“We believe that the more you st dy the faith

and encounter God in prayer, the more you lear to t st God

with all you have. Car e out time in your day to

nur re your relationship with God and consider spending time

with others reading the script res and g owing in faith.”

Gift for Father Dave With Father Dave leaving to become the Bishop of Youngstown, as a parish, we would like to do something for him as a parish. In light of us not being able to gather together due to the pandemic, we would like to give to the Catholic Charities of Youngstown, a donation from the Saint Aidan Parishioners. You may make your donation

directly on our homepage of our website or click this link: https://saintaidanparish.org/fr-dave-gift. You can also drop the donation in the collection basket or mail it to the Parish Center Offices. The Parish will then cut one check to the Catholic Charities. Fr. Will is planning to present this to Fr. Dave after his installation Mass on January 12 and we will include a list of donors in the card. DEADLINE for submitting donations is: Thursday, January 7, 2021 If you would prefer to send a gift directly to Bishop-elect Bonnar, you may do so at this address:

Bishop David J. Bonnar Diocese of Youngstown 144 West Wood Street

Youngstown, Ohio 44503 Please contact us at the Parish Center at 724.935.4343 if you have any questions.

Mass Intentions

2020 Parish Share Assessment: $ 285,076 Collected: $ 297,221

Regular Electronic Total Offertory $ 23,432 $ 11,068 $ 34,500

Parish Share $ 2,005 $ 2,165 $ 4,170

Christmas $ 7,299 $ 440 $ 7,739

Mary Fund $ 25 $ $ 25

Catholic Education $ 10 $ 10 $ 20

Flowers $ 85 $ $ 85

Future Diocesan Collection $ 160 $ 15 $ 175

Other Holy Days $ 345 $ 185 $ 530

Children/Youth Offering $ 585 $ 130 $ 715

Votives $ 127 $ $ 127

TOTAL $ 34,073 $ 14,013 $ 48,086

6 Saturday, January 2 - Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen 4:00 p.m. † Irene Hovanec - Tom and Mary Ellen Moeller

Sunday, January 3 - The Epiphany of the Lord 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

For the Living and Deceased Members of St. Aidan Parish † John Titus - Bob and Toni Smith † Dave Fee - Tom and Beth Cole † Jacqueline Straw - William Straw

8:00 a.m. † Ruby Kelly - Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eichner Tuesday, January 5 – St. John Neumann

8:00 a.m. † The Deceased of the Kosinski Family - Emily Kosinski Wednesday, January 6 - Christmas Weekday

8:00 a.m. † Charles Stadman by Mary and Mike Evers Thursday, January 7 - Christmas Weekday

8:00 a.m. † Paul Turnley by Nancy Turnley and Daughters Friday, January 8 - Christmas Weekday

8:00 a.m. † Michael Karas-The Family 6 Saturday, January 9 - Christmas Weekday

8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

† Roseann Curcio by The Muhl Family † Fred and Joanna Zbasnik by Terri Sampietro

Sunday, January 10 - The Baptism of the Lord 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

For the Living and Deceased Members of St. Aidan Parish Special Intention for Joseph Primo - Janet and James Banaszak † Kelly Kilhof - Bob and Toni Smith and Family † Irene Heckmann and Margaret Ritenour - Steve and Joyce Heckmann

Monday, January 4 - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

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SCRIPTURE READINGS

Today’s Readings

First Reading: Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. (Is 60:1) Psalm: Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. (Ps 72) Second Reading: It was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. (Eph 2:5-6) Gospel: They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his other. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. (Mt 2:10-11)

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Readings for the week Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 11]/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Monday: 1 Jn 3:22—4:6/Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a [8ab]/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8 [cf. 11]/Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18/Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13 [cf. 11]/Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19—5:4/Ps 72:1-2, 14 and 15bc, 17 [cf. 11]/Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 [12a]/Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn 3:22-30

December 28, 2020 through January 3, 2021 Saint Aidan Income

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Faith Formation

NEW Strengthening the Domestic Church Retreat Families who have already had a child baptized and are welcoming another child into their family are invited to participate in a retreat to enrich your faith and your family at this special time. In the craziness of family life, it is important to take a few moments to pause and reflect on God's grace! The next retreat is scheduled for February 18.

Baptism Preparation Sessions If you wish to have your baby baptized, please go to our Website under "Faith Formation" and "Baptism Preparation" to view our guidelines and fill out the request form. If this is your first child, you will need to attend a baptism preparation session. It is recommended that you attend before your baby is born. Upcoming dates are January 21, March 18 at 6:30 PM via Zoom. If it has been 4 years since you have attended a baptism preparation session, you will need to attend our Strengthening the Domestic Church virtual retreat to fulfill the preparation requirement. Upcoming date is February 18th.

Questions regarding preparation? Contact Darcy Osby: dosby@saintaidanparish.org Questions regarding scheduling or logistics? Contact MaryEllen Pendel: mependel@saintaidanparish.org

Faith Formation Update Faith Formation resumes this week with Lesson 7: How do we praise and thank God? The Mass is the most important way we celebrate the Lord's Day! This month our 2nd graders are beginning their preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Pastor Reverend William D. Wuenschel/ wwuenschel@saintaidanparish.org/ x 233 Parochial Vicar To Be Named Soon Deacons Deacon Albert Heiles/aheiles@diopitt.org Deacon Jeffrey J. Ludwikowski/jludwikowski@diopitt.org

Director of Parish Operations/Business Manager Chuck Goetz/cgoetz@saintaidanparish.org/x 223

Office Manager MaryEllen Pendel/mependel@saintaidanparish.org/x 221

Safe Environment Coordinator/Administrative Assistant Mary King / mking@saintaidanparish.org/ x 212

Director of Faith Formation Darcy Osby / dosby@saintaidanparish.org/x 213 Faith Formation Assistant Paula Green /pgreen@saintaidanparish.org/x 225 Coordinator of Youth Ministry /Young Adults and Social Media David Piccirilli / dpiccirilli@saintaidanparish.org/x 227 Directors of Music Ian Brown/ibrown@saintaidanparish.org/x 226 Assistant Music Director - Lisa Hoffman lisachoffmann@gmail.com Music Associate - Mary Heagy / mheagy@saintaidanparish.org

A Parish of the Diocese of Pittsburgh - diopitt.org

SERVED BY OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (temporarily closed)

JOIN US!

To become a registered member of the parish family, please visit our website at www.saintaidanparish.org. Introduce yourself to us at Mass!

MARRIAGE

Arrangements must be made with a priest at least six months in advance of the desired wedding date. Please contact the Parish Center Office at 724.935.4343.

HOLY ORDERS For information about the priesthood or the vowed religious life, please contact Fr. Dave or the Vocation Office of the diocese at 412.456.3131 or visit pghpriest.com.

BAPTISM Celebrated on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. or at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Alexis during the COVID-19 by appointment. Arrangements should be made through the Parish Center several months in advance. Parents need to be registered parishioners and complete a pre-baptism class before scheduling a baptism.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND

Communal anointing is celebrated periodically. Anyone who is anticipating surgery is encouraged to request this sacrament prior to being admitted to the hospital. Individuals who are unable to attend Sunday Mass and want to receive the sacraments are asked to please call the Parish Center.

Website: saintaidanparish.org Phones - 724.935.1151 or 724.935.4343 Fax - 724.935.1270

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BLESSED FRANCIS SEELOS ACADEMY

S A P D Parish Office: 10090 Old Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090

PRAYER

Eucharistic Adoration Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Alexis Church.

Prayer Ministry- To initiate a request for urgent prayers contact the following people: Barb Busi at 412.366.4829, Norma Heyl at 724.935.1094 or Jo Labrise at 724.935.3826. If you would like to be a part of this important ministry to pray for others, please contact them.

RECONCILIATION

Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Saint Alexis. Confessions will be held outside during COVID-19.

Principal Robert Reese - rreese@seelosacademy.org School Secretary K-8 Patty Anfang - panfang@seelosacademy.org 724.935.1152

School Secretary Pre-K Chris Schlieper - cschlieper@seelosacademy.org 724.935.3940 DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR 412.456.3093 (Office)

1.888.808.1235 (Hot Line) PA Child Line - 1.800.932.0313

Call 911 immediately if a child is in danger.

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