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Parish Staff
Rev. Doctor James R. Gretz Administrator
Rev. Gerald J. Lutz In Residence
Bernade e Calvino Program Mgr. of Rel. Ed.
Thomas G. Rishel Director of Music Ministry
Rectory/Office 412-781-0530
Religious Educa on 412-781-5183
Ac vi es Building 412-781-5183
[email protected] Website
www.allsaintsetna.org
Religious Ed. E-mail [email protected]
Pi sburgh Diocese
Victim Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturdays 8:00 am -11:00 am
A l l S a i n t s C a t h o l i c C h u r c h 1 9 W i l s o n S t r e e t ~ P i t t s b u r g h , P A 1 5 2 2 3 - 1 7 9 8
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
The mission of All Saints Parish is to expand the Kingdom of God by showing people the way to salvation through the Eucharist, in our faith, our compassion, and our actions.
This is showcased in our four core values, namely: Prayer: Dependence on God and Communicating with God.
Ministry: Having knowledge of the faith and putting it into practice. Christian Attitude: Being welcoming, hospitable, compassionate, caring,
and loving of everyone. Stewardship: Care for the spiritual and physical assets of the Parish,
namely our time, talent, and treasure.
Access to Parish Calendar of Events: https://sites.google.com/site/allsaintsetna/
Masses Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 AM Weekdays: See schedule in bulletin
Sacraments Baptisms are celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month after the 10:00 AM Mass. Pre-Baptismal classes are required. Contact the Parish Office for arrangements. Reconciliation: Saturdays 12:30 - 1:00 PM and after the 5:00 PM Mass. Visitation of the Sick or Shut-Ins: Inform the Parish Office when anyone is ill at home or in the hospital. Upon request, Holy Communion can be brought to the home by the priest and/or a Eucharistic Minister.
Marriage: Contact Parish Office at least 6 months in advance of proposed date. Bulletin Deadline: All bulletin announcements must be received by Monday noon in written form. Preparation for Entering the Church (RCIA): We welcome those who are interested in becoming Catholics. To enter a program of formation and prayer, contact the Parish Office. Parish Membership: New parishioners are always welcome! Call the Parish Office for a census form. Prayer Meeting: Every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 PM. See bulletin for monthly Mass time.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
TWENTY– SIXTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
ALL SAINTS CHURCH Web-site — www.allsaintsetna.org
From the desk of the Administrator
Last weekend I was able to be away a few days with the Ladies of Charity National Assembly. It wasn’t in an exotic location. It was here at Station Square. As you might have guessed I was on the liturgy committee. It’s always fun schlepping “a church” to another location. I am grateful to the ladies on my committee who made it rather easy work. Though my time there got interrupted by a need at the Worship Office on Friday. Hrumpf! I came back to a session on using music for relaxa-tion. Sadly, I almost fell asleep during it. I guess that’s a sign that it worked!
Perhaps most interesting was talking to the women present, especially the fellow Pittsburgh-ers. There are a lot of emotions out there in the world – and in here too! Hearing about the abuse crisis and On Mission for the Church Alive! from their perspective was enlightening. I hope I opened a few eyes and hearts to a different per-spective on things. I guess time will tell.
You know, On Mission for the Church Alive! seemed like something so far off in the distance. However, it’s here in just two weeks’ time! There is much to get accomplished for the transition. I’ve been told that it’s surprising to people that I can’t wait for it to get underway! I think when I had to go to the Worship Office unexpectedly last week I realized I am done with that stage of my priestly life. I just want to be here (and there - as in the other three parishes! NOT the Worship Of-fice “there”!). There is so much hope in our fu-ture together. May you know it and feel it too. There really is!
As I look back on the almost nine years I have spent in the Worship Office, there have been some great accomplishments and many major head-aches along the way. Yet as people would tell me what a good job I was doing, I kept saying, “I’m just doing what the Church asks us to be doing. There’s nothing fancy about it.”
Yes, I could see the context and the consisten-cy of our ritual life, yet the treadmill of arranging events was becoming burdensome. I was ready for a new chapter in my life. I had told the Bishop that more than 18 months ago. I am grateful that he listened to my plea.
See you in (a) Church (in the neighborhood)!
Fr. Jim Gretz
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 = $3,470.00
Offertory Envelopes - $3,079.00 Loose Monies - $378.00 Adult Envelopes Sent - 504 Envelopes Used - 156 Children’s Envelopes - $13.00 Envelopes Used - 13 Parish Share - $470.00 Envelopes Used - 5
Please remember All Saints Church in your will.
ARISH HARE ROGRAM
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2018 GOAL: $ 52,359.00 COLLECTED TO DATE: $ 30,959.00 BALANCE: $ 21,400.00
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Annual Fall Tea Party sponsored by
All Saints Christian Mothers & Guild Saturday, October 13, 2018
Noon to 2:00 PM, Activities Building
Enjoy tea sandwiches, cookies & beverages
Musical Entertainment: “Craig Zinger”
Specialty Basket Raffles, 50/50 Raffle Donation: $10.00
Deadline for Reservations: Friday, October 5 Call Cathy at 412-781-4788
All Saints Youth Theater Auditions for “The Promise”
Open to youth ages 5-18 Auditions: October 1st and 5th - 4:00-7:00 PM Performances: December 14, 15 and 16 Rehearsals: Mondays, 4:30-8:30 PM; Fridays, 4:30-8:30 PM This Christmas, join the cast of All Saints Youth Theater in, The Promise, a beautifully moving musical with music by Michael Card and book by Bernadette Calvino. The Promise not only shares the wonder of Christmas through the birth of Christ but, more particularly it imparts the lasting impression His birth had on those who witnessed it. Enter this journey with us as we bring the first Christmas to life! Rehearsals begin October 8. Most actors will only rehearse one day a week until after Thanksgiving. Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be held at All Saints Parish, 19 Wilson St, Etna, Pa 15223. Monday Auditions will be held in the Activi-ties Building. Friday Auditions will be held in the school. To receive more information or to sign up for your audition spot and receive audition sides, contact the All Saints Re-ligious Education Office at [email protected].
Rosary Coast To Coast In a nationwide united voice, we call upon God Almighty, through the intercession of our Lady of the Rosary to heal our country and return it to holiness. Americans across the country are invited to publicly pray Rosary Coast to Coast for Conversion, Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty from wherever they can gather. We are coordinating with all the churches in our new parish grouping—Holy Spirit, St Nicholas and St Bonaventure—in the simultaneous praying of this Rosary from our respective parishes. Join us in front of Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto on Dewey Street on October 7th at 4:00 PM. For questions, contact Flo Bogusz at 412-781-6586.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 26th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Janet Bisceglia, Dolly Chavez, Frances Mosesso, Shirley Hudepohl, Robert Istenes, Cecilia Acres, Barbara Volpe, Norma Hufnagel, Marge Reese, Elena Kime, Bernard Szewcow, Matthew Mika, Patricia White, Dave Marcoly, Thomas V. Rishel, Bart Riley, Carol Sees, Kathy Rishel, Ryan
Woodrow, Ronald Molinero, David Hufnagel, Marie T. Schran, Ida Fowler, Father Garry Patriquin, Mildred Hoffman, Eileen Dougherty, Erin Schmitt, Joseph Wittman, Patricia Curriston, Jason Wolling, Mary Jo Sciullo, Susan Killmeyer, Anthony Sciullo, Maria Wolownik, Lisa Lindsey, Katherine Rodack, Kathy Cook, Jordan McCue, and all the sick of our parish. Please note: We ask the families who have requested prayers to please give us a call when your loved one is better so they can be removed from our list.
There certainly are a lot of messages jam packed into this Sunday’s readings! The gift of prophecy is discussed in the first reading from Numbers.
There is a scathing condemnation of those who horde wealth in the second reading from St. James. The Gospel itself contains at least three different topics worthy of discussion. I would like to, however, focus on one sentence from Christ in the Gospel reading from Mark which is spoken by Jesus: “Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward.” Our lives as followers of Jesus certainly are all about the little things! What we can take from this statement by Christ is that even the small things we do to help spread the good news of the Gospel count in a big way. We might not all be able to do the major things, like volunteering for a liturgical ministry or teaching a CCD class. If you find yourself in that camp, then give your cup of water! Help and encourage those who do the “big stuff” - whether that’s by guiding and encouraging others who might be better able to help to do so, offering financial support to those ministries, or just showing appreciation to the people that do those things. Jesus reassures that even if we just “give our cup of water”, we will still be rewarded!
Yours in ministry, Tom Rishel
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Do Not Prevent Him In this weekend’s Gospel the Apos-tles are worried when they see someone who is not one of them driving out demons in Jesus’ name. Jesus could have responded with
frustration or anger that someone was stealing his thun-der. Instead, however, he welcomes this man’s ministry, responding, “do not prevent him. For whoever is not against us is for us.” It highlights an openness to the sharing of gifts and talents to support the work of Jesus in the world and he seeks to heal, strengthen, forgive and empower others. On Mission for The Church Alive! provides an opportunity for the faithful to look for new opportunities to do good in Jesus’ name. While there are many things our parishes provide for our communities, there are always new ways to inspire faith and serve others. If you’re already involved, welcome the good things others are seeking to do to build up the Church. If you’re not involved, don’t be afraid to think outside the box and be open to where God might be inviting you to be a source of light to others. Visit onmission-churchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin after the 8:00 AM Mass on Friday, October 5th. All day adoration with Benediction at 6:30 PM. Please try to attend and spend some time in prayer before our Lord.
Mandated Reporter Training Workshop We will be hosting a Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) workshop on Saturday, October 6th, from 9:00-12:00 noon in the Activities Building. This workshop only needs to be com-pleted once. Please call Anna to find out if you need to com-plete the workshop and/or to register.
Protecting God’s Children Workshop - Training Adults to Protect Children We will be holding a Protecting God’s Children workshop on Saturday, November 3rd, from 9:00-12:00 noon in the Activi-ties Building. This workshop is mandatory for all volunteers and employees of the Diocese of Pittsburgh and is also highly recommended for parents, grandparents and all those who work with children. This workshop only needs to be complet-ed once. Please call Anna to find out if you need to complete the workshop and/or to register.
Zamira Jo Shelby, daughter of Brent and Beverly Shelby, received the sacrament of Baptism at All Saints Church on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Please welcome Zamira Jo to our parish family.
WELCOME BACK! To all former All Saints Students!
WEEKLY LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
SUNDAY - September 30th Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00pm - (Sat.) All Saints Grade School Grand Reunion 8:00am - For All Parishioners - Living & Deceased 10:00am - In Honor of the 40th Wedding Anniversary of Norm & April Giel (Children)
MONDAY - October 1st St Thérèse of the Child Jesus 8:00am - Matthew & Marilou Saginaw - Anniv (Pat Woodke)
TUESDAY - October 2nd The Holy Guardian Angels 8:00am - Toni Miller (Pat Oresic & Family) Novena after Mass
WEDNESDAY - October 3rd Weekday 8:00am - Dorothy Theiss (Anna Mae Kenst)
THURSDAY - October 4th St Francis of Assisi 8:00am - George Takac (Linda & Dave Farmerie)
FRIDAY - October 5th Weekday 8:00am - Mark Woodke (Fay Cristina) All day Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Evening Prayer/Benediction at 6:30 PM
SATURDAY - October 6th Weekday 8:00am - Evelyn Bucci (Charles & Lois Rodgers) SUNDAY - October 7th Twenty-seventh Sunday Ordinary Time
5:00pm - (Sat.) Daniel Burda, Sr (Madeline Ripley) 8:00am - Charles & Mary Kruly (Family) 10:00am - For All Parishioners - Living & Deceased
ALTAR FLOWERS FOR THE WEEK OF 9/30/18 Both sanctuary vases were donated in memory of the
Steinmetz and Zajackowski families. Blessed Virgin and Saint Joseph vases were donated in memory of M/M Charles Kruly by their family.
9/30/18 - “Rose For Life” was donated for all living and deceased
members who attended All Saints School requested by the Grand Reunion Committee.
Rosary at the Grotto On Saturday, October 13th, we will recite the rosary after the 8:00 AM Mass at the grotto. This day will mark the 101st Anniversary of Fatima’s Apparition. Please join us.
SUNDAY 9/30/18 MONDAY 10/1/18 Men’s Bible Study School 6:30-8:00 PM Men’s Club Mtg Act Bldg 8:00 PM TUESDAY 10/2/18 Novena Church After 8:00 AM Mass Church Cleaning Church 9:00-10:00 AM CCD School 6:30-8:00 PM WEDNESDAY 10/3/18 Prayer Group Church 1:30-3:30 PM THURSDAY 10/4/18 Choir Practice School 7:30-9:00 PM FRIDAY 10/5/18 Exposition Church After 8:00 AM Mass Evening Prayer/Benediction Church 6:30 PM CM&G Meeting Act Bldg After Evening Prayer SATURDAY 10/6/18 Mandated Reporter Class Act Bldg 9:00 AM-Noon
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
ALL SAINTS CHURCH ANOINTING OF THE SICK
AND CELEBRATION OF MASS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2018
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will take place at a 12:00 Noon Mass on Sunday, October 14, 2018. The Sacrament is for anyone in the parish whose health is impaired by physical or emotional ill-ness or old age. It’s Christ’s healing touch! If you wish to be anointed please complete the bottom portion and return to the Parish Office by October 7th.
A LIGHT LUNCH WILL FOLLOW IN THE ACTIVITIES BUILDING. ALL ARE INVITED.
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Name of person receiving the sacrament: _________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________
Phone Number ____________________________________ WILL ATTEND LUNCHEON: ___YES ___NO NUMBER ATTENDING LUNCHEON __________
Christian Mothers Meeting Christian Mothers meeting will be on Friday, October 5 begin-ning with Evening Prayer at 6:30 PM and the meeting will follow in the Activities Building. We will install two new members. Welcome Annamaria Trovato and Ramona Piotrowski. The hostesses for this meeting are Mary Lou Tutchko and Ann Tabrosky.
