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Sacrament of Reconciliation
9:30 -10:00 AM Saturday or by appointment
Sacrament of Baptism
Celebrated on the last Sunday of every month or
during Mass by appointment only. Parents are to
attend Baptism preparation classes; for class in-
formation please call the Rel. Ed. Office.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
We welcome those who are interested in becom-
ing Roman Catholic Christians, through a program
of formation and prayer. Contact the Parish Of-
fice for more information.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Contact the Parish Office at least six months prior
to wedding date. Marriage preparation is re-
quired.
Parish Membership
New parishioners are always welcome! Please call
the Parish Office so we may welcome you into our
community.
2230 Rochester Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (412) 366-2020 www.stjohnneumannpgh.org
St. John Neumann Parish is a
gathered people, acting in word,
sacrament, witness and service
toward all, with gratitude to God
our Father, through Jesus Christ
our Brother with the Holy Spirit
our Guide.
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Jan. 10, 2016 The Baptism of the Lord
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 9:00 AM & 5:30 PM (Vigil)
Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 AM
Weekdays: (M, T, TH, F): 9:00 AM
Weds. 6:30 PM
Holy Days: 7:00 PM (Vigil),
9:00 AM, 7:00 PM
Sunday, Jan. 10 Respect Life Pancake Breakfast
Blood Pressure Screening
10:30 AM Baptism Prep Class
Monday, Jan. 11 7:00 PM Div./Separated Support Group
7:00 PM Monday School
Tues. Jan. 12 6:30 PM Stephen’s Ministry Training
Weds. Jan. 13
Thurs, Jan. 14 6:00 PM Liturgical Ministers Training
7:00 PM RCIA
7:30 PM MOMS
Friday, Jan. 15
Sat. Jan. 16 7:00 PM Retrovaille
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, Jan. 9
9:00 AM JoAnn Wall (Ron & Linda Dominick)
5:30 PM For the People of SJN Parish
Sunday, Jan. 10, The Baptism of the Lord
8:00 AM Katie Anke (Nagy Family)
9:30 AM Leslie Powers (Bill & Rita Romig)
11:30 AM Dennis Joseph Budzbanowski
(Patrick Horvat)
Monday, Jan. 11
9:00 AM Individuals on SJN Prayer List
Tuesday, Jan. 12
9:00 AM Dale E. LaVoice (Darlene & Tom)
Wednesday, Jan. 13
6:30 PM Charles Duffet
(Nancy & John Edmondson)
Thursday, Jan. 14
9:00 AM Frank Colecchia
(Paul & Barb Wingenfeld)
Friday, Jan. 15
9:00 AM Ronald Dobson (Cindy & Jim Hall)
Saturday, Jan. 16
9:00 AM John Hnanicek (Full Family)
5:30 PM Charles Donaldson (Erin & Jason)
Sunday, Jan. 17, 2nd Sunday in Ord. Time
8:00 AM For the People of SJN Parish
9:30 AM Caroline Bundick
(Janis & John Eriksen)
11:30 AM Mary Jo Hynes (Birthday Lunch Ladies)
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sat. Jan.16 - 5:30 PM T. Hart, C.Battista, L. Juhascik, J. Rahenkamp, A. McCafferty, G. & E. Mandl Sun. Jan 17 - 8 AM P. Anderson, A. Guzzetti, K. Miller, M. Kohler, K. Deken, J. Stephens, T. Kiliany 9:30 AM - C. Vollmer, S. Duchi, L. Emark, M. Turo, J. Powers, S. Schupansky, D. Schwartz 11:30 AM - D. Huber, R. Full, B. Furiga, E. Macken, P. & A. Skorupka, B. Chufo
LECTORS Sat. Jan. 16, 5:30 PM L. Young, C. Browne Sun Jan. 17, 8 AM A. Heinnickel, J. Kohler 9:30 AM E. Turo, E. Cavanaugh 11:30 AM A. Shuckrow, P. Furiga
ALTAR SERVERS Sat. Jan. 16, 5:30 PM Kocent Family Sun. Jan. 17, 8 AM H. & M. Mannion, T. Deken 9:30 AM: G. & J. Fritsch, I. Cavanaugh 11:30 AM C. & C. Quinn, A. Siclari
Jan. 3 Operating $11,874.00 Camp. Alive 5,397.00 Parish Share 5,507.00 Light of Life 901.00 1st Offering 1,988.00 Misc. 305.00 $25,972.00 Thank you for your generosity toward our parish!
Reverend Albin C. McGinnis, Ext. 20 Pastor & Trust Adm. [email protected] Richard Caruso, Ext. 23, Permanent Deacon
Parish Office 412-366-2020, Joan Kiliany, Parish Secretary, ext. 10 Religious Education Office 412-366-5885 Lisa Rind, Rel. Ed. Secretary, ext 12
Barbara Stokes, Ext. 13 Director for Rel. Education, Family & Sac. Ministries
Kelly Reed, Ext. 16 Dir. For Rel. Ed, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Barbara Matera, Ext. 18
Dir. for Rel. Ed, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Julie Amatangelo, Ext. 15 Director of Youth Ministry
Jessica Bucci, Ext. 10, Director of Music Ministry Andrew James, Ext. 11, Facilities Manager
Larry Badaczewski, Ext. 56, Pastoral Counselor Sue Bodziach, Ext. 14, Protecting God’s Children
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14‑20
Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21‑28
Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10;
Mk 1:29‑39
Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25;
Mk 1:40‑45
Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1‑12
Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7;
Mk 2:13‑17
Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11;
Jn 2:1-11
THE WEEK AHEAD
Please welcome Fr. Mark Ward to SJN this week-end.
He is representing St. Paul of the Cross and will be
speaking after the Sunday Masses on retreat experi-
ences for men along with reflections on the scripture.
JANUARY 9/10 - END OF SEASON
We celebrate the Baptism of the Lord today
and journey with Jesus into His public minis-
try. It marks the end of the Christmas sea-
son and the beginning of Ordinary Time. Or-
dinary time is important and does not mean
plain or uneventful. Now we count
(“ordinare”) the Sundays till the beginning of
Lent (February 10). Let’s count and pray to-
gether these days of mercy and love in 2016.
UNDECORATING Looking for some willing hands and strong arms to help
us take down the lovely Christmas decorations….come
on January 13, Wednesday night after 7 pm to make
the church ready for Ordinary time.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST - TODAY AFTER ALL SUNDAY MASSES
The free-will donations will support
Genesis House and the Women’s
Choice Network. Donations will sup-
port the needs of pregnant women at
Genesis House and the ultrasound scans
performed by Women’s Choice Network. We’ll
also be collecting baby items (diapers, clothes, baby
wipes, etc.) during the pancake breakfast. The col-
lected items will be donated to Catholic Chari-
ties. Come celebrate Life with pancakes, sausage
and more! Thank you for your support.
SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEK-END The Pittsburgh Diocese is home to two nationally recog-
nized educational programs for children with special
needs: St. Anthony School Programs and DePaul
School for Hearing & Speech. A special collection to
benefit these two organizations will be taken NEXT
week-end, Jan. 16-17 at all Masses.
St. Anthony’s programs provide Catholic special educa-
tion to children with development delays and autism in
five elementary classrooms, two secondary & one col-
lege-age program located at Duquesne. DePaul School
provides listening & spoken language education to chil-
dren who are deaf or hard of hearing. Without the use of
sign language, DePaul students learn to listen & speak
and transition to their neighborhood schools. Your sup-
port is critical. Your generosity will help these organiza-
tions improve the lives of their students and families.
TOMORROW - MONDAY SCHOOL Mark your calendar for Monday, Jan 11 at 7 pm. Come to hear an excellent speaker from Women’s
Choice Network. Amy Schearing will share with us the
programs and services WCN offers. She will also ad-
dress your questions, etc. January is Respect Life Month
and so we remember all who work for life.
Make plans also for Monday, Jan. 18, when Parish-
ioner Jane Rahenkamp will share with us a great process
for the new year to help us be better to ourselves and
others. Why are some people happier than others? What
is their secret? Jane will present some of the ground
breaking research by psychologist Sonya Lyubormisky
that reveals that 40% of our capacity for happiness is
within our power to change. We need some easy to use
strategies to work on our happiness and Jane will iden-
tify some of the activities that work. Come & see - you
might be happier too! Always good to share great ideas
and information - bring a friend.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN SESSION
AT SJN - SUNDAY, JAN. 24 AT 1:30 PM
Contact Sue Bodziach at ext. 14 to register and to
complete all volunteer clearances mandated by the
Catholic Church.
LECTOR & EUCH. MINISTER TRAINING THURSDAY, JAN. 14 AT 6 PM
Contact Deacon Rick at ext. 23 if you have any questions.
BREAD & HOAGIES ARE COMING Next week-end take home some delicious bread and do-
nate some money for Catholic Relief Ser-
vices to feed the hungry. Then plan your
hoagie lunch or dinner for Wednesday,
Jan. 20 - $7 each and any profit benefits SJN!
THANK YOU A special thank you Jessica Bucci, Annie Sny-
der, the adult & children’s choir for the musical
concert & reception last Sunday. We appreciate your
hard work!
RCIA Our candidates Matt, Diana and Sophie
continue on their journey toward the
Easter sacraments through this period of
the catechumenate. During this time, we’ll study and
learn more about the Mass and sacraments. Especially
now they need our prayers and support. Weekly Thurs-
day classes will continue on January 14, 2016. We are
blessed! Keep them in your prayers.
PARISH NEWS
HOUSE BLESSINGS AVAILABLE
CALL DEACON RICK AT EXT. 23
Welcome New Members! Come to dinner on us! Dear new members – we are thrilled you have joined St.
John Neumann parish. If you weren’t able to join us yet
for a New Parishioner gathering, please mark you calen-
dars for Thursday, Jan. 21. Dinner is served in Bovard
Hall. It will be very informal – everyone in the family is
welcomed (our menu will include food your children
will enjoy)! If you joined the parish in 2013, 2014, or
2015, you are considered new members. If you joined
before then but feel you haven’t gotten to know folks in
the parish CALL US and come. This month, we’ll start
right at 5:30 PM on Thursday, Jan. 21. If you can
join us RSVP with Deacon Rick at 412-366-2020 x23 or
send email to [email protected]. When you call
or email, please leave your name, phone number, and the
number in your party. We’ll confirm your reservation
and you’ll be all set. We will hold these dinners every
other month so if this date doesn’t work for you, look for
a bulletin announcement for another gathering. We look
forward to seeing you soon at a New Member dinner.
New Parishioner Dinner – We need your help Dear parishioners: we are hosting gatherings for new
members and are seeking folks interested in helping.
The next gathering is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 21.
We welcome people to help cook, setup, serve and
cleanup. Most of the food will be prepared at home and
brought to Bovard Hall. Contact Deacon Rick at dea-
[email protected] or 412-366-2020, ext. 23 if you
are willing to help. Thanks for your consideration.
FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Fittingly, this Jubilee Year of Mercy is also the
Lectionary’s Year of Luke, for Luke’s Gospel highlights
God’s mercy in finding the lost, healing the sick, restor-
ing the broken, comforting the sorrowful, forgiving the
sinner through Jesus’ ministry. But before doing, Luke’s
Jesus is always praying. As practical moderns pro-
grammed to measure worth by productivity, we instinc-
tively appreciate the Jubilee’s call to embrace the practi-
cal challenges of our baptism. But today Luke focuses
not on Jesus being baptized, but on Jesus praying after
baptism. So must we pray to become the disciples we are
called to be, that the Spirit empower us to do what disci-
ples are called to do. Imitating Jesus’ openness to the Spirit will enable us to cooperate with the grace that
transforms us into “beloved sons [and daughters] . . . in
whom the Father is well pleased,” living out, in this Ju-
bilee Year of Mercy, the extraordinary potential of our
baptism. Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch
DIVORCED & SEPARATED SUPPORT GROUP DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS
Both groups began their 13 week session last week - but
it’s not too late to join the group. Meetings are on Mon-
day evenings from 7-9 pm at St. John Neumann in the
Youth Room. Anyone who has questions or would like
more information, should contact Ralph Joy at 412-741-
5456 or [email protected]
FIRST COMMUNION Planning to celebrate First Communion at SJN this
spring? Make sure you are signed up for our Family
Activity on Sunday, January 31. Call the Rel. Ed. Of-
fice to register your time. Also, please continue to pray
for all our children and to review your packet (1st Com-
munion pages.)
MARRIAGE PREP Are you or do you know somebody plan-
ning a wedding in 2016? Consider SJN for
one of the best marriage prep programs.
Register now for Sat, Feb. 20, 2016. Size is limited
and registration (on line) is necessary. Call ext. 12 for
more information.
BAPTISMS - December 2015
We welcome into our community of faith…
Gianna Rose Pallotta, daughter of
Edward & Beth (Beczak) Pallotta
Lilah Grace Tengowski, daughter of
Nathan & Rachel (Bundick) Tengowski
Avalyn Victoria & Preston Michael Yurky, children of
Matthew & Amanda (Balthaser) Yurky
SOLOS WIDOWER’S GROUP LUNCHEON - 1 PM
TUESDAY, JAN. 19 Rusty Nail in Bellevue, 560 Lincoln Ave. Call Paul Lang
at 412-367-1782 if you plan to attend.
OVER 50’S LUNCHEON - JAN. 18 The entertainment is George Magee - Guitar Soloist
Entertainment is at Noon, lunch is at 1 pm.
MARDI GRAS DANCE
FEBRUARY 6, 7 TO 11 PM
Join us for a spectacular night of dance
& frolic! Admission is $10 per ticket.
Refreshments & snacks will be served!
Tickets are on sale this week-end, Jan.
9/10 after each Mass. A lucky winner will re-
ceive a prize gift basket.
VINCENTIAN VOLUNTEERS Please join us on Tuesday Jan. 12 at 2:00
p.m. at Vincentian Personal Care Home,
111 Perrymont Rd. The Women’s Guild is hosting their
monthly bingo for the residents. They really appreciate
our friendly visits as well as our home baked good-
ies. For more info call Marlene 412-366-8840.
SOCIAL
SACRAMENTAL
MAGNIFICAT SUBSCRIPTIONS (2016-17) It's time to renew or start a subscription to the Magnificat
prayer journal. Every month plus Holy
Week you can receive a convenient book of
daily mass readings, morning and evening
prayer, scripture reflections and rich informa-
tion on history and art. It's a great way to keep the Word
of the Lord close at hand. Also a great gift for anyone
who can't make it to daily Mass. Subscription is $25 per
year if we place a bulk order and $44.95 if you order it
individually. All orders are due by Feb. 1 and the sub-
scription starts in April. Please make checks out to
Barb Stokes. Don't miss this opportunity to share the
prayer of the church each day of this special Year of
Faith.
MAGNIFIKID Consider this Christmas gift that lasts all year. Every
month children receive a packet of weekly full color
booklets to help them follow the Sunday liturgy. There
is a section in each booklet on the Mass with a complete
text of all the prayers and with a glossary of the hard
words that appear in the readings. And a spotlight fea-
ture that explains and highlights important elements of
the Catholic faith with activities that review the theme of
the week. Each subscription costs $34.90 but we are
able to get a bulk subscription rate of $20 if you are in-
terested. Please call the Rel Ed office for more details or
to see a copy of Magnifikid. Great gift for children pre-
paring for sacraments...and for grandkids, etc.
BIBLE BOOK FOR KIDS We just got another box of those beautiful Children’s
Bibles. Take a look at them on the lobby shelf. Cost is
only $11. Don’t forget to check out the other good
books - Women of the Bible, My Baptism Book &
Catholic Gift Packs.
MARCH FOR LIFE BUS The parish’s Respect Life Committee will again join Sts.
John & Paul on the 43rd annual March for Life Pilgrim-
age Bus on Jan. 22. The Cost is $35 for adults & $15 for
youth/teens and includes the bus ride, water, donuts and
a sandwich & drink for dinner. Children of any age are
welcome to attend if accompanied by a parent. Students
under 18 must submit a “Parish One Day Trip Permis-
sion/Medical release form” from Kathy Masters. Finan-
cial aid is available. The buses depart at 6 am & will
load in front of the Cardinal DiNardo Center at Sts. John
& Paul. Online registration at www.stsjohnandpaul.org.
Please contact Mark White at [email protected]
or 412-585-3934 for more info.
'FROM THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE… This week, Jan. 10, the quote from Pope Francis is:
“May the Jubilee of Mercy bring us all
closer to God's goodness and love.'
Jam Packed January (Encounter Schedule)
Jan 10 – Serve at the Pro-Life Pancake breakfast after masses
Jan 12 – Mission trip info meeting 7:00pm
Jan 17 – Encounter Youth Group 12:30-2:30pm
Jan 17 – “Were You There” (our musical passion play held
on Good Friday) auditions 3:00-5:00pm
Jan 18 – “Were You There” auditions 5-6:30pm
Jan 22 – March for Life Washington, DC
Jan 23 – 24 Encounter Soup Sale after all masses
Jan 24 – Encounter guys/girls groups 12:30-2:00pm
Jan 25 – Steubenville Youth Conference Registration due
Jan 31 – Encounter Youth Group 12:30-2:30pm
Go to www.sjnyouth.org for all the details!
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY Middle School Service Opportunity: WORLD VISION
=Who: 7th & 8th grade middle schoolers & friends
When: Saturday, January, 23, 2016, 9 AM-Noon
Where: World Vision, 210 Overlook Dr, Sewickley
Sign -up: By 1/16 to Anne at [email protected]
Volunteers will participate in sorting and packing clothing
for distribution at World Vision’s Pittsburgh Global Distri-
bution Center . Parents are asked to drop off their students
at the World Vision location at 9:00 am and pick up at the
same location by 12:00 pm.
JANUARY PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK (Call 412-366-5638, ext. 12 to sign-up)
Join Food Bank Crew Wednesday, Jan. 27 Help people in 11 counties; limit 14
Carpool 8 AM from SJN; return after lunch out
SIX STEPS TO SANITY ...is a 12 week session starting Thurs. Jan. 14 - March 31,
7-8:30 pm at Sts. John & Paul. The goal is to bring hope,
healing & freedom to people who are struggling with is-
sues concerning challenging relations with adult children
who are often dealing with addiction. Please contact Sts. John & Paul at 724-935-2104 for more info.
AQUINAS ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE Friday, Jan. 15, 11-12 pm.
Call 724-444-0722, ext. 15
PLEASE NOTIFY THE PARISH OFFICE 412-366-2020 (EXT. 10)…
If you have a family member who becomes seri-ously ill or home bound and would want us to know.
If there has been a death in your immediate family and you wish to have the person mentioned in the Prayer of the Faithful on Sunday.
YOUTH MINISTRY
SPIRITUAL
COMMUNITY
WORLD VISION January crew will pack new clothing on Weds. Jan. 13
from 9-Noon. Call SJN ext. 12 to sign up. Anyone need-
ing a ride should meet at the church at 9 am.
