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“With God All Things Are Possible!”
The Catholic Community of the East End of Pittsburgh
St. Bede 509 S. Dallas Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
[email protected] 412.661.7222
Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
St. Charles Lwanga Church 7705 Bennett Street
Office 7114 Kelly Street Pittsburgh, PA 15208
[email protected] 412.731.3020
Monday-Wednesday 8:30 am - 4 pm
St. James 718 Franklin Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15221
[email protected] 412-241.1392
Monday-Wednesday 9 am - 3:30 pm Thursday-Friday 10 am - 2 pm
December 15, 2019 Third Sunday of Advent
Pastoral Staff Rev. Thomas J. Burke, Administrator [email protected] Rev. David Taylor, Senior Parochial Vicar [email protected]
In Residence Rev. James Adeoye [email protected] Rev. Augustine Temu [email protected]
Office Staff
Frank Grande [email protected] Terri Price [email protected] Joyce Broadus [email protected]
Director of Religious Education Teresa Maynor [email protected]
Music Ministry
Jennifer Gorske 412.370.2638; [email protected] Carla LaRocca DiDonato 412.422.2460; [email protected] Pat Morgan 412.425.3834; [email protected] Gerard Rohlf 412.657.7570; [email protected]
Safe Environment/Sacramental Coordinator Melissa Viator 412.661.7222 [email protected]
Social Ministries & Community Outreach Anne Scheuermann 412.241.1309; [email protected]
Communications Cathy Raffaele 412.241.1392; [email protected] Glennen Lloyd [email protected] Bulletin [email protected]
Housekeeping/Maintenance Paul Denk, Matthew Denk, Donald Graham, Annette Shunk, Jim Speranza,
Principals Sr. Thea Bowman Catholic Academy: Ms. Stephanie Michael
412.242.3515; [email protected]
Confession and Eucharistic Adoration Saturday 9:30 am - 10:30 am St. Bede
Novenas 9:30 am St. Bede
Monday Miraculous Medal Perpetual Novena Wednesday Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Thursday St. John XXIII Novena for the Sick
Saturday 9:30 am - 10:30 am St. Bede
Faith Formation (CCD) Sunday 9:45 am - 10:45 am St. Bede
Baptisms and Weddings By appointment only
Mass Schedule Saturday 4 pm St. James 5:30 pm St. Bede
Sunday 8 am St. Bede 9 am St. Charles Lwanga,
Mother of Good Counsel Church 10 am St. James 11 am St. Bede Monday - Saturday 9 am St. Bede
All our churches are accessible. @cceepgh Website cceepgh.org
Mass Intentions December 14 - 22
SATURDAY VIGIL
Third Sunday of Advent 4 pm For the Living and Deceased Members of the Parish Burke
5:30 pm Joseph McKinney (Angie McVeagh & Family) Taylor
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8 am Jeannine and Lucien Charron (Prochownik Family) Taylor
9 am Cecelia Johnson (Paul Bender) Burke
10 am Eleanora Greene (Pastoral Parish Council) Taylor
11 am Dillon McDermott (The Fitzgerald Family) Burke
Monday Late Advent Weekday 9 am Special Intention Taylor
Tuesday Late Advent Weekday 9 am Stephen M. Lauble (Family) Adeoye
Wednesday Late Advent Weekday 9 am Timothy F. Burke (Linda Burke) Burke
Thursday Late Advent Weekday 9 am Special Intention Temu
Friday Late Advent Weekday 9 am Kennelly & Stack Families Taylor
Saturday Late Advent Weekday 9 am Special Intention Burke
SATURDAY VIGIL
Fourth Sunday of Advent 4 pm
Virginia and Joyce Hylazewski (Mary Alice and Suzanne Stotlemyer)
Taylor
5:30 pm Aileen Minnock (The Mahon Family) Burke
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8 am Joseph and Maureen Vigliotti (The Bush Family) Burke
9 am For the People of the Parish Taylor
10 am Marvin J. Andrews (Family) Burke
11 am Richard Talarico (Deborah Talarico) Taylor
Readings
December 15: Isaiah 35:1-6a,10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11
December 22: Isaiah 7:10-14; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24
Protection of God’s Children
Report suspected child abuse Childline: 800.932.0313
If a child is in imminent danger, call 911
Anointing of the Sick For those seriously ill, elderly, or preparing for surgery,
please call Fr. Tom at 412.661.7222 or Fr. Taylor at 412. 731.3020.
Those who are in hospitals or nursing homes may also request the Catholic Chaplain on duty for the Sacrament.
Hospitalized and Homebound If you, a family
member, or if you know a parishioner who is unable to get to church and would like to receive Communion, please contact us at 412.241.1392.
As a Faith Community,
we remember parishioners,
who cannot be with us,
and those who care for them.
Pastor’s Note
Rejoice
Traditionally, the third Sunday of Advent is called “Gaudete Sunday” which means Rejoice! We are half way to Christmas! The pink candle in our Advent wreath signifies joy and hope. Today’s readings focus
on rejoicing.
This weekend we rejoice by announcing the name of our soon to be new parish which will take effect January 6, 2020. Fr. Taylor and I will announce the new name at all of the weekend Masses.
In today’s first reading from Isaiah, we read how a prophet announces that God is approaching to deliver the people freedom and to advance the plan of salvation. In the second reading, from the Letter of James, we are reminded to be patient and do not complain. We are called to serve the Lord as we look forward to his com-ing. In the gospel of St. Matthew, we continue to read about the cousin of Jesus, John the Baptist, who seeks to know if Jesus is the one who is to come. Jesus sends reassurance to the imprisoned John the Baptist, who hears of healing and the Good News proclaimed.
We are called to see, hear, and leap with joy at the com-ing of the Messiah. Advent is the Season to have our faith strengthened and to be reminded of the power of Jesus to work miracles. Believe and rejoice in the Lord always.
Rejoice!
Farewell Christine Pacifico Christine Pacifico has re-signed as the Business Manager of CCEEP. We thank Christine for her service with us these past six months and wish her well on her new journey.
Welcome Frank Grande It gives me great pleasure to welcome Frank Grande as the Business Manager of CCEEP. Frank recently was the Business Manager at Assumption Parish in Bellevue and St. Margaret Mary Parish in Moon Twp. He has expertise working with the Diocese of Pittsburgh financial guidelines, policies and procedures. He and his wife Eileen reside in Bellevue.
Low Gluten Hosts Available I am pleased to announce that CCEEP now has low gluten hosts available at all three of campuses. At daily and Sunday masses there is a “side car” attached to the ciborium that has Gluten Free hosts. Those wishing to receive a Gluten Free host now simply walk forward in the Priest line of the Com-munion procession and when approaching, simply point to the “side car.” We are pleased to offer this to all our parishioners and visitors and now especially as we merge into our new parish family, we encourage our pa-rishioners, family, and friends to visit all three of our cam-puses for worship.
Parish Improvements Several floor tiles inside St. Bede Church that were cracked and damaged over the sum-mer during the STREAM Lab construction below the church have been repaired.
The Sacristy inside St. Bede Church received a fresh coat of paint last week. Special thanks to our Director of Maintenance, Paul Denk, for his painting expertise. Looking Ahead Taize Prayer Service – today, Sun-day, December 15, at 3 pm at St. James. The Sacra-ment of Reconciliation will also be available. Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24 4 pm St. Bede (Fr. Tom) 4 pm St. James (Fr. Taylor) 10 pm St. Bede (Fr. Tom) Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25 9 am St. Bede (Fr. Taylor) 10 am St. James (Fr. Tom) 11 am Mother of Good Counsel (Fr. Taylor) New Year’s Eve: Tuesday, December 31 4 pm St. James (Fr. Taylor) New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1 10 am St. Bede (Fr. Tom) 11am Mother of Good Counsel (Fr. Taylor) TV-Mass Tune into the PCNC TV-Mass next Sunday, December 22. Our very own CCEEP Music Ministry team will be singing and the Rev. Thomas J. Burke will be the celebrant. Welcome A special welcome to Ashley Dzurnak, An-drew Grobe, Jessica Hart, Christopher Lee, and Jonathan Mercuri who recently registered at CCEEP. Year End Donations As we come close to the end of another year, I want to thank those who have worshiped, prayed and celebrated with us. As you make decisions on your year-end contributions, please consider your CCEEP Catholic Community. Your financial contribu-tions help us continue to keep the parish campuses up-dated, clean and comfortable. Please remember to sup-port our soon to be new parish, schools and the Parish Share Campaign. Together we can keep the Catholic Community of the East End, Alive and Well and Growing. Something to Think About…
Wherever you go, no matter the weather, always bring your own sunshine.
Anthony J. D’Angelo
With God All Things Are Possible!
Fr. Tom Burke, Administrator [email protected]
Joint Advisory Councils
Each of our parishes has four people serving on the CCEEP Joint Pastoral and Finance Councils.
Pastoral Council Finance Council
St. Bede
Denise Charron-Prochownik Joan Price Dante Romito Eric Setzler
Linda Burke Jerry Conner Joseph Gartner Holly Sommer
St. Charles Lwanga
Linda Atkins Teresa Maynor Janice Reed Geloria White
Michael Polite Judy Prata Bill Rawlings Victor Thorpe
St. James
Patricia Albacete Lois Campbell Anne Kovalan-Santoni Peter Lahoda
Martin Albacete David Aleva Michael Myers Mara Sullivan
Father Taylor’s Reflection It has been said that the only thing that never changes is change itself. A good look at the gospels shows us that Jesus never resisted change, if it provided an opportunity to bring his message to many others. The new year will find us a part of a new parish family. The journey in becoming a
new faith-filled community began nearly five years ago when our three parishes began to work together. We spon-sored Lenten and Advent programs which helped us to know one another. We also had joint meetings of our lead-ership councils which showed us that we indeed have a lot in common. Although the past year has been a challenge, we have done much to bring our ministries and support services together. The journey, however is not over. If we are to succeed we must first of all believe that we can and that the Lord will be on our side continuing to help us carry out our mission to serve the East End communities. Many of you know that I have been a part of this kind of process before. It takes a lot of generosity, openness, and willingness to share our gifts talents and abilities. I know we can do it. We have accomplished much already. I know we are looking forward to a new chapter of love and service. This Sunday's readings are about joy and anticipation. The prophets, Isaiah and John, show us the way as we continue to have a prayerful Advent season in anticipation of new opportunities.
Online Giving Faith Direct is the online giving
provider for our new parish.
If you are already enrolled in Faith Direct at any of our parishes, you do not need to do anything. Your en-rollment will be transferred to the
new parish’s account.
To close your St. Bede Vanco enrollment. visit our website at cceepgh.org/online-giving.
If you are having difficulty cancelling your Vanco account or would like assistance enrolling in Faith Di-rect, please contact Cathy Raffaele at 412.241.1392.
To sign up at Faith Direct, visit faithdirect.net and use one of the codes below.
St. Bede: PA994 St. Charles Lwanga: PA874
St. James: PA329
See the homepage of our website: cceepgh.org for online giving information or call Cathy Raffaele at 412.241.1392
Thank you for your generosity in sharing your talent, time, and treasure.
S T E W A R D S H I P
December 8
ST. JAMES Offertory $2,261
PSP 2019 Goal $46,190 Received $39,501
ST. BEDE
Offertory $7,065 Online contributions will be reported at a later date.
PSP 2019 Goal $90,400 Received $62,539
ST. CHARLES LWANGA
Offertory $1,272
PSP 2019 Goal $15,000 Received $10,566
Correction 11/24 12/1 Offertory $1,838 $2,373
Schedule December 14 – 22
SAT Adoration & Confession St. Bede 9:30 am
SUN
Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe
CCD Taizé Prayer Service
MOGC 9 am
St. Bede 9:45 am St. James 3 pm
MON Miraculous Medal Novena SCL Food Bank Packing
SB 9:30 am HR Rectory 10 am
TUE SCL Food Bank Delivery RCIA Wilkinsburg Solidarity Vigil
HR Rectory 10 am St. Bede AR 6:30 pm
SJ Chapel 7 pm
WED
SJ Food Bank Pick Up SCL Food Bank Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Christmas Carols on SJ Carillon
Ministry Ctr 8:30 am HR Rectory 9 am St. Bede 9:30 am
St. James 5 pm
THURS
SJ Food Bank Packing St. John XXIII Novena
for the Sick Christmas Carols on SJ Carillon
Ministry Ctr. 9 am St. Bede 9:30 am
St. James 5 pm
FRI
St. Bede School Mass Senior Box Distribution Christmas Carols on SJ Carillon Christmas Organ Concert
St. Bede 9 am Ministry Ctr. 9 am
St. James 5 pm St. James 5:30 pm
SAT
Food Bank Hospitality SJ Food Bank Distribution Adoration & Confession Blood Pressure Screening
& Letter Writing
SJ Chapel 8 am Ministry Ctr. 9 am St. Bede 9:30 am
SJ Chapel 5 pm
SUN
CCD Church Decorating Blood Pressure Screening
& Letter Writing
St. Bede 9:45 am St. James 11 am SJ Chapel 11 am
Blood Pressure Screening and Letter Writing will take place in the Chapel at St. James
after the 4 pm and 10 am Masses next weekend. Health Ministry will take blood pressures and Social Justice & Peace Committee will have letters, for you to read and consider signing.
The letters are to US Senators about the current United States’ policy that separates families who are immigrating and the need for comprehensive immigration reform that is respectful of human rights and international law. In this Advent Season we re-flect on the plight of Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth and finding “no room” in the inn.
In our new parish, the opportunity for monthly letter writing will be available at all our campuses.
St. James 20-Bell Carillon will be announc-
ing to Wilkinsburg the coming of Christmas on December 18, 19, and 20 at 5 pm. Michael Kearney will play Christmas carols for about 20 minutes each evening. On Friday, after the bells, Michael
will present a 30 minute organ concert of Christmas music. Please stop by to listen to our beautiful bells... in the church, outside on the sidewalk, in your car, or if you live nearby... open your windows. Hot choco-late will be served every evening.
...to all who participated in the Christian Mothers/Ladies Guild Annual Christmas Party. The party was a big success with the decorations, music, deli-cious food, games and wonderful fellowship;
...to all who participated in Give Big Pittsburgh and Giving Tuesday on December 3 to support our parish social ministries and community outreach. It gave a much-appreciated boost to our ability to respond to our neighbors in need over the Christmas Season;
...to Fr. John Marcucci and the Spiritual Enrich-ment Ministry for the Advent reflection, Something New. Fr. John presented many insights to consider that will help us as we become one parish;
...to all who participated in our annual Christmas Trade Fair last weekend. In addition to the support received by the craftsman, artisans, and farmers through fair trade organizations, purchases of over $6,000 also provided important resources for Catholic Relief Services and Partners in Progress who re-ceived $1,400 to support Fatima House Orphanage and the health clinic in Fondwa, Haiti.
Decorating St. James Church for Christmas is an an-
nual tradition for many, and we welcome everyone, including children, to join us. Decorating is on Sunday, December 22, after the 10 am Mass. We will be hanging wreaths, placing poinsettias, and helping with the set-up of trees and crèche.
Christmas Flower Envelopes are in the
pews at St. James for your contribution or me-
morial offering. You may also use your Faith Direct account, but please remember to notify St. James of-fice if you wish to see it listed on our Christmas Memorial Board.
St. Bede Choir’s Annual Christmas Eve Prelude Concert will be on Tuesday,
December 24, at 9:30 pm at St. Bede. This extended prelude will feature the St. Bede Adult Choir, instrumentalists, and a narrator.
We invite you to join us this Christmas Eve! Mass will immediately follow the conclusion of the concert at 10 pm.
Our Parish Food Banks request canned
pineapple for the month of December.
Please place donated items in the contain-ers available in all our churches.
Thank you for your continued support!
Giving by Way of Your Required Minimum Distribution If you are 70.5 years
of age or older by the end of the year, and have an Individual Retirement Account, not a Roth IRA, that requires a minimum distribution, you may direct all or part of it, up to $100,000), to your Church or another not-for-profit before the end of the calendar year.
By doing so, you won’t have to pay taxes on that portion of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). Congress made this provision permanent in 2016. This will allow you to help others, in a tax fa-vored way, even if you can no longer itemize your Federal Tax deductions.
To find out more, talk to your financial advisor or the church office.
Radio Program, with Fr. Tom Burke as host, highlights ele-mentary and secon-dary schools; colleges; youth ministry pro-
grams; and more, and is broadcast every other Sun-day morning on KDKA-AM.
Fr. Tom’s guest on December 22 is Kerri Micknowski, music teacher at St. John the Baptist School in Plum, on the topic of Christmas carols.
See the homepage of our website, cceepgh.org for the link to podcasts of the programs. There are Many Ways
to Help the Ministry Center!
Here Are Two Opportunities: Do you have some carpentry skills? Do you like to build things? The Ministry Center needs a ramp down a shallow pair of outside stairs to facilitate our food pantry distribution.
Can you donate a few hours a week to help with main-tenance? We are in need of an energetic individual or team to clean weekly or biweekly. Flexible hours.
For more information please contact the Ministry Cen-ter at 412.241.1309 or cceepsm@gmailcom.
Does Your Marriage Need a Rebirth?
Retrouvaille has helped countless couples experienc-ing marital difficulty at all levels from disillusionment through deep misery. For confidential information: 412.277.3434 or email [email protected].
We will be hosting two weekend retreats in 2020: January 31 to February 2 and September 11 to 13.
Call today to begin the healing process or visit HelpOurMarriage.com.
December Birthdays will be celebrated on Sunday, December 29, at the 9 am Mass at Mother of Good Counsel Church. Refreshments and fellow-ship will follow the Mass. All are welcome to attend, especially if your birthday is in December. Birthday Blessings to everyone born in December!
Bulletin Submissions are due no later than Noon on Fridays.
Larger announcements must be submitted a week prior to the Friday deadline.
Early Bulletin Submission Dates
Items Due Bulletin
December 16 December 29
December 20 January 5
Announcements for Weekend Masses are due no later than Noon on Wednesdays.
Our Schools
Sr. Thea Bowman
Catholic Academy Principal Ms. Stephanie Michael
721 Rebecca Avenue Wilkinsburg PA 15221
412.242.3515; [email protected] sistertheabowman.org
St. Bede School Principal Sr. Daniela Bronka
6920 Edgerton Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15208
412.661.9425; [email protected]
saintbedeschool.com
Advent Prayer
Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness,
send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.
We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day.
We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.
We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom.
We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.
We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.
To you we say, “Come Lord Jesus! ~Henri J.M. Nouwen
St Bede School’s 8th Grade Girls collected a truckload of coats for the CCEEP Social Ministries and Mary’s Child.
They also helped out at the Ministry Center and did an amazing job!
Many thanks to the 8th grade girls; Ms. Rebecca Baverso, their teacher; and Mrs. Melissa Viator, volunteer.
You did a great job cleaning, painting, and organizing in the Ministry Center and St. James Church. The Catholic Community of the East End of Pittsburgh is so grateful for your hard work and your willingness to serve.
Thank You to the Crossroads Scholars,
Parents and Staff!
