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SATURDAY VIGIL MASS Corpus Christi: 4:00 PM
St. Angela Merici: 4:30 PM
SUNDAY St. Patrick: 8:30 AM
St. Robert Bellarmine: 9:00 AM Corpus Christi: 10:30 AM
St. Angela Merici: 11:00 AM St. Patrick: 5:30 PM
WEEKDAYS St. Angela Merici: Mon. 8:30 AM
St. Robert Bellarmine: Tues. 8:30 AM St. Patrick: Wed. 8:30 AM
St. Robert Bellarmine: Thurs. 8:30 AM St. Angela Merici: Thurs. 7:00 PM
Corpus Christi: Fri. 8:30 AM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION St. Angela Merici: Thurs. 6:15-6:50 PM St. Robert Bellarmine: Sat. 12-1:00 PM
WEBSITE
www.marymotherofgod1.org SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 16 I 2020
St. Angela Merici 1640 Fawcett Ave. White Oak, PA 15131
Corpus Christi 2515 Versailles Ave.
McKeesport, PA 15132
St. Patrick 310 32nd Street
McKeesport, PA 15132
St. Robert Bellarmine 1313 Fifth Avenue
E. McKeesport, PA 15035
ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 1640 Fawcett Ave
White Oak, PA 15131 P: 412-672-9641 | F: 412-672-1576 [email protected]
CLERGY TEAM
Pastor Rev. Terrence P. O’Connor
Parochial Vicar Rev. Jack E. Demnyan
Parish Chaplain Rev. Joseph C. Beck
In Residence Rev. Pius Nwankwo
Deacon Reynold Wilmer [email protected]
PARISH STAFF Business Manager
Cathy Nola
Family Faith Formation/ Safe Environment Coordinator
Krista Sudyk
Director of Music Ministry Ian Michael Brown
Assistant Director of Music Ministry
Sharon Sisley
Youth Minister Emily Belchick
Administrative Assistant Joyce Krasinski
Maintenance Dan Hearn, A.J. Minyon
SACRAMENTS
Please contact the parish office as to the
following sacraments:
Sacrament of Baptism
Prior to having your child baptized, both
parents must attend a
pre-baptismal seminar.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Arrangements should be made at least six
months prior to your wedding date. A date
will be set only after contacting the priest.
Sacrament of the Sick
(You may also see a priest after Mass)
Holy Communion for Shut-Ins
R.C.I.A
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
This is the process to become Catholic or
for Catholics to receive the rest of their
Sacraments of Initiation. We also offer
programs for children.
Time Location Intention Offered By
4:00 PM Corpus Christi † Matthew McWilliams Mom & Dad
4:30 PM St. Angela † George & Frances Stretavski Daughter, Mary Carney
8:30 AM St. Patrick † Special Intention
9:00 AM St. Robert † All Living & Deceased of our Parish
10:30 AM Corpus Christi † Charles Whitney Wife, Joan & Family
11:00 AM St. Angela † Marilyn Majzer Family
5:30 PM St. Patrick † Pete DiCecco & Carol DiCecco Stipkovits
Rose & Keith McLaughlin
8:30 AM St. Angela † Grandparents of Robbie Anitori Mike, Mary Ann & Robbie
8:30 AM St. Robert † Jeff Benson Benson Family
8:30 AM St. Patrick † Tanner, Zeigler, & Kovach Families Jerry & Kelly Kovach
8:30 AM St. Robert † In Honor of the Holy Face of Jesus Friends
7:00 PM St. Angela † Pat Barth Ellie Anater
8:30 AM Corpus Christi † Charlotte Waskowicz Francine Waskowicz
4:00 PM Corpus Christi † Daniel R. Gribble Family
4:30 PM St. Angela † All Living & Deceased of our Parish
8:30 AM St. Patrick † Eva Kirkpatrick
Ken Bradley
9:00 AM St. Robert † Dominic Furlano Jackie & Bob Giles
10:30 AM Corpus Christi † Gary Jesionowski Wife, Roxanne Jesionowski
11:00 AM St. Angela † Mary Case St. Angela Family Life Committee
5:30 PM St. Patrick † Pete Como Family
Sat. Feb. 15
Sun. Feb. 16 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mon. Feb. 17
Tues. Feb. 18
Wed. Feb. 19
Thu Feb. 20
Fri. Feb. 21
Sat. Feb. 22
Sun. Feb. 23 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FROM FATHER TERRY
Readings for the week of February 16, 2020
Sunday: Sir 15:15-20/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34 [1b]/1 Cor 2:6-10/Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 Monday: Jas 1:1-11/Ps 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76 [77a]/Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18/Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19 [12a]/Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jas 1:19-27/Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5 [1b]/Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Jas 2:1-9/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [7a]/Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Jas 2:14-24, 26/Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 1b]/Mk 8:34—9:1 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6 [1]/Mt 16:13-19 Next Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 [8a]/1 Cor 3:16-23/Mt 5:38-48
Jesus discusses a couple of the Ten Commandments today. Whenever we are commanded to do something, we can easily become suspicious or discouraged. However, the Ten Commandments come from God him-self. Therefore, we never want to look upon them as restricting our happiness. In contrast, we want to see them as giving us direction, freedom, and joy. In our gospel today, Jesus focuses on the fifth and sixth com-mandments. (Mt 5:17-37) He warns against two deadly sins arising from these commandments, anger and lust. We can often live in an angry and divided world. As we read, watch, and witness anger, it is easy to fall prey to such a deadly sin. Anger, at its worst stage, can even lead to killing another. Jesus encourages the angry person to “go first and be reconciled with your brother.” Is there anyone that I need to be reconciled with? Am I an angry person? Do I give others the benefit of the doubt? In the end, anger is debilitating and contagious and can lead to horrible actions. A second deadly sin that Jesus discusses is lust. In a culture that promotes sexual gratification, this is anoth-er sin that can easily overcome us. We are often inundated with the false glories of physical pleasure. Por-nography is an epidemic (there are numerous websites that can help counter addictions to pornography). As an experiment, I invite you to analyze the various forms of technology/media that fill your day and also dai-ly conversations. Take a step back and look at what you face each day and view it with the heart of Jesus and see what you find. There is certainly good programming out there and positive conversations, but it is also very enlightening to step away and analyze some of the negative things that can lead us away from Je-sus. Please keep a look out not only for lustful temptations but also the anger and division that can come our way. As to lust, Jesus does not mince words. He tells us to tear our eye out and cut off our hand. (29-30) He is speaking in hyperbole. That is, Jesus does not mean this literally, but he is saying to do all that we can to avoid sexual temptations. We need Jesus’ help to combat any anger or lust in our lives. Jesus is here to fill us with his grace to avoid these sins and all sins so that we can be filled with his life and his love. In the end, may we see God’s commandments not as restrictive but as freeing. Ash Wednesday is on February 26. Please find the Lenten schedule in the bulletin. All are welcome to be a part of Alpha which starts this Monday, February 17. This is a program to renew our faith in Jesus and to come together as a new parish. Details are in the bulletin. We are also happy to offer Word Among Us book-lets for the Lenten season. They contain wonderful reflections for each day of Lent. They also include the daily Mass readings. Booklets are at the doors of each of our churches. As we begin Lent, we start our annual Parish Share Program. It officially kicks off on the First Sunday of Lent. I will have more information about the program in next weekend’s bulletin. You will soon receive a Parish Share packet in the mail. I will also speak about it at the Masses over the next couple of weekends. Please see in the bulletin information about the kick-off for the 40 Day for Life on Tuesday, February 25. I plan to be one of the many priests concelebrating this Mass for life followed by a Eucharistic Procession. I hope you can join us.
ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE 8:30 AM Mass St. Patrick 10:00 AM Mass St. Angela 12:00 PM Liturgy of the Word St. Robert 4:00 PM Liturgy of the Word St. Angela 6:30 PM Mass Corpus Christi 7:00 PM Mass St. Robert
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Fri., Feb. 28 1:30 PM St. Patrick 7:00 PM St. Angela Fri., March 6 1:30 PM Corpus Christi 7:00 PM St. Robert Fri., March 13 1:30 PM St.Patrick 7:00 PM St.Angela Fri., March 20 1:30 PM St. Robert 7:00 PM Corpus Christi Fri., March 27 1:30 PM St. Angela 7:00 PM St. Patrick Fri., April 3 1:30 PM Corpus Christi 7:00 PM St. Robert Mary of Nazareth School will have Stations of the Cross every Thursday in Lent at 1:55 PM at St. Angela 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. 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.
6. 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.
LENT BEGINS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH
FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Corpus Christi location
TUE 02-18 PB & J MINISTRY 11:00 AM - SH PIEROGI PINCHERS 6:00 PM– SH SAT 02-22 MEN’S FELLOWSHIP 7:30 AM– MTG. ROOM TUE 02-25 PB & J MINISTRY 11:00 AM - SH P.E. COMMITTEE 7:00 PM– MTG ROOM THUR 02-27 FISH FRY PREP WORK 9:00 AM– SH FISH FRY BREADING 6:00 PM– SH CURSILLO ULTREYA 7:30 PM– MTG ROOM FRI 02-28 FISH FRY BEGINS 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM– SH
BUSINESS MANAGER UPDATES
Holy Name/Men’s Club There will be a meeting for all members of our combined Holy Name/Men’s Club on Monday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Angela Church Basement. The agenda will include: • A discussion of the officer positions
(responsibilities and time commitments) • Nominations for election of Officers • Decide meetings days, times, places, etc. • Discuss activities for 2020
MUSIC NEWS: As we get closer to Lent, we will continue to practice the new setting before each Mass, which can be found on page three of the Breaking Bread hymnal. We will also be singing a different Amen response as well as singing the Agnus Dei which translates as follows: Agnus Dei, qui tolis pecata mundi, miserere nobis —Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Agnus Dei, qui tolis pecata mundi, Dona nobis pachem —Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. PRAISE & WORSHIP CHOIR-We will be revamping the Praise & Worship Mass. The choir and musicians will only have one Mass a month. The FIRST group Mass will be on Sunday, March 15 at 5:30 PM . Before the Mass we will be practicing on Tuesday March 4 and March 10th from 6-7:30pm at St. Patrick’s to learn a grouping of songs. After that we will be rehearsing on Mondays before the contemporary group Mass. Please contact me if you are interested. [email protected]
PATRIOTIC ROSARY Please join us for this powerful prayer on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7:00 PM at St. Angela Church. As we enter into this election season, our need for Mary’s intersession should be a priority.
COME AND WORSHIP PRAYER SERVICE Friday, Feb. 21, 7:00 PM @ St. Robert Prayer Chapel For more information: Terry Skelley 412-351-3863, or email: [email protected] All are welcome!
Our Parish Share Campaign will officially begin Sunday, February 23, 2020. You will be receiving an envelope in the mail explaining the program, it’s good works, our 2020 goal and a pledge card. I would encourage you to read the information to understand what benefits are derived from this campaign. Your gifts to this program support the services, pastoral ministry, and charitable works of the Diocese and our parish. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me by email, [email protected] or by telephone at 412 672 9641. My heartfelt thanks to each of you for your generosity to our Parish. God Bless, Cathy
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN If you suspect any child is being abused or neglected call: Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator at: 412-456-3093 (office); 1-888-808-1235 (hot line). Hot Line and PA Child Line at 1-800-932-0313. If you suspect a child is in imminent danger from abuse please call 911
Safe Environment
It is the policy of the Diocese that all volunteers must complete the Safe Environment process before beginning a ministry or activity in any Parish.
Please contact Krista Sudyk your Safe Environment Coordinator at [email protected].
BAPTISMAL CLASSES Prior to the birth of their first child and baptism, par-ents are required to attend a baptismal seminar. A Baptismal Class will be held at 7PM on Monday March 23 at St. Angela’s, in the church vestibule. Please call 412-672-9641 to reserve a space.
Marriage Preparation Class
Saturday April, 25th 2020 9am-3pm St. Michael Parish, Elizabeth, PA Cost is $35 per couple *Class is limited to 30 couples Call Mary Gates to register (412) 500-1836
PIEROGI PINCHERS We will continue pierogi making every Tuesday at 6:00 PM through Tuesday, February 18 at Corpus Christi Hall, Market Street. Come enjoy the fellowship and fun and get to know our newly combined parish members. If you have any questions, please call Joanne Dorazio 412 780-4810. No previous pierogi pinching experience required - we will train you!
FISH FRY YARD SIGNS Yard signs will be available in church vestibules the week of Feb 15 for parishioner distribution. Please be sure to take sign and stand and place in a prominent place in your neighborhood. Please keep in mind some municipalities have regulations as to where signs may be placed. Check with businesses before you place on their property. Signs may be "confiscated" if placed in prohibited area.
FISH FRY BAKERS If you would like to help with the fish fry this year, but cannot physically come to the hall, you can help from home. Bakers are needed to supply our Bake Sale table all Fridays during Lent. Please use the schedule below keeping in mind if you cannot bake on scheduled day, we will gladly accept your baked goods any and all Fridays. You can bring your baked goods to Corpus Christi Hall on Thursdays between 10AM and 2PM and 6PM to 7PM and Friday mornings.
USE THE FIRST LETTER OF YOUR LAST NAME FRIDAY, 02-28 A-B-C-D FRIDAY, 03-06 E-F-G-H-I FRIDAY, 03-13 J-K-L-M FRIDAY, 03-20 N-O-P-Q-R FRIDAY, 03-27 S-T-U-V FRIDAY, 04-03 W-X-Y-Z DELIVERY DRIVERS The Fish Fry is looking for some Delivery Drivers. All deliveries are local. You need to provide your own car. Busiest times are from 11am to 1pm and 4pm to 6pm. We need 6 drivers during the 11am to 1pm time period to get lunches delivered on time. If you can give a couple of hours, we would really appreciate your help. Please call Joanne Dorazio (412) 780-4810
FESTIVAL MEETING Our first ever Mary, Mother of God Parish Festival will soon be here. All are invited to a Festival Plan-ning Meeting on Thursday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the church basement of St. Angela. Please consider using your gifts and talents to make our first ever Festival one to remember.
Sanctuary Candle
Corpus Christi
In Loving Memory of
† Dolores Kolodziej By: Nanlynnexia Annastasia
St. Patrick
In Loving Memory of
† Dolores Kolodziej By: Nanlynnexia Annastasia
“Nan” from Kane
Please remember in your prayers
Dale Kinkaid
May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
Amen
MARY OF NAZARETH CATHOLIC SCHOOL GROWING IN WISDOM, AGE AND GRACE
Offers a pre-school through 8th grade program of Catholic education.
1640 Fawcett Ave., White Oak, PA 15131 Principal: Lynda McFarland
Phone (412) 672-2360 Fax 412-672-0880 Webpage: www.maryofnazarethschool.org
MA’S PANTRY — the next distribution date is Feb. 18,2020 @9:30-11:00 AM at Broadway Alliance. Call 412-824-3198 with any questions. First time applicants must bring the following:
1. Proof of residence—East McKeesport or North Versailles 2. Current, government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license 3. Proof of income 4. Names and birthdates of household family Members
The month of February Ma’s Pantry is requesting peanut butter and soups (bin located in church ves-tibule). Ma’s Pantry greatly ap-preciates your support and gen-erosity!
Upcoming School Masses
Mary of Nazareth (St. Angela Church)
at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 21, 26, and 27,
March 6 and 13
Offertory Collections
Mary, Mother of God Parish Feb. 9, 2020 Offertory $ 13, 784.02 Monthly Maintenance $ 1,875.00 Parish Share $ 1,540.00 Votives $ 473.76 Outreach $ 38.54
Thank you for your generous donations and continued support.
FR. TERRY’S INSTALLATION AS PASTOR All are invited to come together as our new parish community for Fr. Terry’s installation as the First Pastor of Mary, Mother of God Parish. Bishop Zubik will install him as Pastor on Saturday, February 22 at the 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Angela. A light reception will follow. All are welcome!
HOLY HOUR Wednesday, Feb. 19,@ 7:00 PM Corpus Christi
Tuesday, March 3 @ 7:00 PM St. Robert
Please support our community by responding to the 2020 Census. Missing a family of five is equal to a loss of $100,000 in resources to our community over ten years. Be a part of history! Apply Online- 2020census.gov/jobs Census Enumerators are paid $23.50/hr.
7th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party for the Bob O’Connor Foundation Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 6:00 – 10:30 p.m., at the Sokol Club, 2912 E. Carson St., Pgh. Food, wine and beer included (cash bar), 50/50, silent auction, Chinese auction, photo booth. Entertainment: Bealtaine, Burke Conroy School of Irish Dance, Mike & Johnny Gallagher, The Low Kings, Pittsburgh Firefighters Memorial Pipe Band. M.C.: Mike Clark (WTAE-TV). $40 per person. Tickets can be purchased at www.boboconnorfoundation.com or by calling Heidy (O’Connor) Garth at 412-427-5235. Proceeds go toward the Bob O’Connor Spirit of Pittsburgh Awards, given to those who have overcome obstacles and have gone on to help others.
Caregiver Support Group Are you caring for an aging loved one? Want to talk with fellow family caregivers in a group set-ting? Please join us every third Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM at UPMC Senior Services at the McKeesport Resource Center, Crawford Building, Suites 145 and 150, 1500 Fifth Avenue, McKeesport. Call 412 664-3463 or email [email protected] No charge to attend. Next meeting– Feb. 18.
TIPS FOR COPS Monday, March 9 from 5:30 – 9:00PM@ Twin Oaks The White Oak Police Officers and Officers from surrounding departments will be waiting tables and giving 100% of their tips to the Food Pantry at Sampson Mill’s Church, plus Twin Oaks will donate 10% of every check.
Limited menu and no coupons accepted during
the event.
THE CATHOLIC ALUMNI CLUB is a non-profit organization providing a framework for single Catholics to meet and socialize with other single. In addition to social activities, the CAC also provides programs of spiritual development and community service for its members. TENNIS & SOFTBALL PLAYERS WANTED, CO-ED: SINGLES, 21 AND OVER. Tennis is played in Brookline, Softball in Blawnox. The Catholic Singles Club of Pittsburgh is looking for players of all abilities. The group also offers dinners, spirituality events, trips, mini golf, hiking, volleyball, cultural and many other great events. For more information or an application, go to their website: www.cacpittsburgh.org [email protected] or 412-427-8772.
PREVIEW NIGHT at La Roche University:
La Roche University invites high school juniors and
seniors as well as transfer students to learn more
about the university at its Preview Night from 4:30
pm – 7 pm on Monday, February 24. La Roche
University offers more than 50 career-focused
majors, plus a unique Study Abroad+Study USA
program that is included with the cost of tuition.
Admissions counselors will answer questions,
explain the application process, and give instant
admission decisions to high school seniors and
transfers. A campus tour and dinner are part of the
program. To register, visit: www.laroche.edu.
(Preview Night is located under Upcoming Events).
Email [email protected] or call 412-536-
1272.
Beulah Park United Methodist Church– Spaghetti Dinner, March 7. 3PM– 6:30 PM $8.00 Adult and $4.00 Children under 12
PRAY FOR HOPE I pray today for HOPE that I will never give up. I pray today for STRENGTH even though I may be in despair. I pray today for PEACE to accept the things I cannot change. Amen
ANNUAL CEMETERY CLEAN UP In order to maintain the appearance of our parish cemetery properties and ensure the safety of visitors and employees, the Catholic Parish Cemetery Association will be conducting the annual cleanup during the month of March. Please note that all Christmas items will be removed from graves during this cleanup. Please remove any items you wish to keep prior to March 1st. Thank you !
Serra Catholic Students from our Parish that have made the Honor Roll:
Central Catholic Student from our Parish has made the High Honor Roll :
Blake Francis Neiderlander
Grade 12
GRADE NAME AWARD
10 ARELT; AUBREE Ruby
10 BACCO; MIA Gold
9 BETZNER; THOMAS Silver
10 BISCEGLIA; MATTHEW Gold
12 BRIDGES; ALEXIS Gold
11 BUHALY; MADISON Gold
10 CARDO; ANTHONY Gold
10 CARPER; HUNTER Ruby
11 COUNTRYMAN; ISABELLA Gold
12 CROSSEN; KATHERINE Gold
11 DeLIA; JOSHUA Gold
11 DZURENDA; AVA Gold
9 FENWICK; ANNELIESE Gold
11 GAULT; EMILY Gold
11 GAYDOS; TYLER Ruby
10 HANCSAK; BRENNEN Gold
12 HUSNICK; ISABELLA Gold
12 IRWIN; KARLEY Gold
12 KARP; LAUREN Gold
9 KARP; ZACHARY Gold
11 MAKOVICS; NATALIE Gold
12 MARSHALL; JULIANNA Gold
11 MARZALOES; NORA Ruby
9 NORMANDY; LUC Gold
11 PASTERNAK; BRIANNA Ruby
12 PICCINI; JOZIE ANNA Ruby
11 POZIVIAK; MAYA Gold
9 SACCAMANGO; LINDSAY Gold
11 SCHUETZ; BRANDON Gold
11 SEDLAK; JONATHAN Gold
9 SEDLAK; MARY Ruby
12 SULLIVAN; REBECCA Gold
9 TOM; VICTORIA Ruby
9 YOCCA; EVAN Gold
SERRA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Spring Open House Thursday, March 5th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Incoming Freshmen, spend time with current students and find your place in our clubs, activities, and sports. Parents, attend workshops and find answers on Financial Aid, College in High School, School Counseling and other topics.
