Holy Spirit ~ St. Nicholas Parishes

Holy Spirit Parish (HSP) A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

608 Farragut Street Millvale, PA 15209

412-821-4424 Fax: 412-253-4732

Email: office@holyspiritmillvale.org

Fr. James K. Mazurek, Administrator

pastor@ holyspiritmillvale.org

Deacon: Mr. Steve Kisak deacon@holyspiritmillvale.org

Business Manager: Pamela Ebner Simard businessmanager@

holyspiritmillvale.org

Internet: holyspiritmillvale.org

Sunday Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 am

Daily Mass: Monday, Tuesday, &

Friday: 8:00 am Holy Hour after every First Friday 8 am Mass

Holy Days: See Bulletin Reconciliation: Saturdays

11:00-11:30 am

Pastoral Assoc./CCD & Music: 412-821-2099

Pastoral Associate/DRE: Mrs. Elaine Magill

pa@holyspiritmillvale.org

Music Director: Mr. Terry Schiebel

music@ holyspiritmillvale.org

St. Nicholas Parish (SNP) A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

24 Maryland Ave.

Millvale, PA 15209

412-821-3438 Fax: 412-821-8726

Fr. James K. Mazurek Administrator

pastor@holyspiritmillvale.org

Deacon: Mr. Steve Kisak deacon@

stnicholascroatian.org

E-mail: office@

stnicholascroatian.org

Internet: stnicholascroatian.org

Sunday Mass Schedule: Saturday: 6:00 pm

Sunday: 12:00 Noon Croatian Language Mass: 3rd Sun., ea. month, Noon

Daily Mass: Wednesday only, 8:00 am

Holy Days: See Bulletin

Reconciliation: Saturdays following 6:00 pm Mass

In Residence: Fr. Daniel W. Whalen

Cemeteries: Allan Jelacic 412-771-3530

Church Tours: Saturdays: 11 am, Noon, & 1 pm; Other: 412-407-2570

Holy Rosary Society: Sandy Koch, 412-486-5983

Parish & Sacramental Life Please contact the Parish Office concerning any sacraments.

New members: Always welcome! Please contact the Parish Office, or website, or by church doors, for a registration form.

Infant Baptism: Celebrated at HSP on first and third Sundays at 2:00 p.m.; or at HSP and SNP, on a date and time agreed upon with the Priest. A Baptismal Seminar is required.

Adult Initiation: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process sees to the needs of those who are inquiring about the faith of Catholics. At a convenient time, to be determined.

Marriage: Consultation with the Pastor at least six months in advance is required. An initial interview must be scheduled, at which time further information will be provided.

Anointing of the Sick / Communion Calls: For any parishioner at anytime, as long as the priest is available. You are encouraged to see the priest after Mass, but visits to hospitals and homes also can be made. Please anticipate; call in advance if you know you are going into the hospital in the near future, for surgery, etc.

Confirmation: For adults (over 18) who have not been confirmed.

September 17, 2017 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SANCTUARY CANDLES LIT THIS WEEK

HSP Sanctuary: Jean Szramowski By: Family

SNP Sanctuary: Margaret & Raymond Feather

By: Len & Nada Feather

SNP Grotto: Stephen & Theresa Mitok By: Mary Vukman

Saturday, Sep. 16 4:00 p.m. HSP +Charles Thomas (Children, Marcy & Linda) 6:00 p.m. SNP +Jane Stankovic (Family)

Sun., Sep. 17 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 a.m. HSP +Parishioners 10:00 a.m. HSP +Dolores Janasik (Niece & Nephew) 12 Noon SNP +Genevieve Kaltenboch (Diane Ebner)

Mon., Sep. 18 Weekday 8:00 a.m. HSP +Bucky Palermo (Christian Mothers & Women’s Guild)

Tues., Sep. 19 St. Januarius, Bishop & Martyr 8:00 a.m. HSP +Jean Szramowski (Family)

Wed., Sep. 20 SS. Andew Kim Tae-gon, Priest, Paul Chong Ha-sang & Companions 8:00 a.m. SNP +Albert Ehrman (Bob & Jeanne)

Thurs., Sep. 21 No Mass Scheduled

Friday, Sep. 22 Weekday 8:00 a.m. HSP +Kathleen M. Lahey (Month’s Mind)

Saturday, Sep. 23 1:00 p.m. HSP Wedding Mass—Katie Heitzinger & Jared Izzo 4:00 p.m. HSP +Richard P. Mareno / Rita George (Maurita Schmidt Wisniewski) 6:00 p.m. SNP +Mark Zelkovic (Nieces)

Sun., Sep. 24 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 a.m. HSP +Parishioners 10:00 a.m. HSP +Anna Dashner (Dashner Family) 12 Noon SNP +Edward Vogrin (Carol & Mary McManus)

FR. JIM’S CORNER

Some of you may have heard that I have “birds” at the rectory. I have a large flight cage which currently holds 16 birds. (I think because they fly around so much that it is hard to actu-ally get an accurate count.) They are all various species of finches. Many of them came with me when I returned to the diocese from Michigan in 2011. How I got them here is a story for an-other time. Anyway, I spend a lot of time just sitting in the TV room where they are located. The solace of the birds with the quiet chirping is truly an experience to behold. One morning I went to the room and found two addi-tions to the flock – two black finches who look like twins. And I said to myself, isn’t God great that he cares for even the least of his creatures. Ever watch a pair of mourning doves? They build a nest on your porch or your deck, sit through the cold of winter until they too usually have two offspring. And when you hear them “cooing” in the morning, you thank God for his awesome and mighty creation. As bearers of God’s image we are so much more than just a higher form of animal. God created us to re-flect who He is and what He is about. How special it is to see a couple’s reaction when they announce that they are expecting their first child. Or how many times is the miracle of life visible on occasions such as a baptism. Generally, it is the beaming expression from the parents, godparents and the entire family that says it all. Once again, all recognize that God is the author and creator of all life. As the author and creator of all life, God does not make mistakes. He has a plan for the unplanned, a use for those considered useless, and freedom for the en-slaved. The way we treat one another matters to God. We should thank God for making us in His image and likeness. We need to ask for forgiveness for our sins and for the ways we have been a poor reflection of Him. De-fend the unborn by your prayer as well as those who are persecuted, orphaned, trafficked and abused. Join the fight for the sanctity of all life.

God Bless. Idi sa Bogom Fr. Jim

MASS SCHEDULE

Catechetical Sunday 2017

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY “I’ve noticed that everyone who is for

abortion has already been born.” Ronald Reagan

THIS WEEK AT HOLY SPIRIT PARISH ♦ CM/WG meeting on Monday at 6:30 pm. ♦ Voice choir practice is Tuesday at 7 pm. ♦ Church cleaning is Thursday at 8 am.

HSP CONTRIBUTIONS: Sunday, September 10, 2017 Offertory $ 4,053 Parish Share 1,047 Debt Reduction 236 Diocesan Collection Bishop’s Education Fund 621 Assumption 3 Total for the week: $ 5,960

Votive Candles $ 155 Sanctuary Candle 25 Rental of School—Cafeteria 150 Funerals 300 Grand Total for week: $6,589

Thank you for your generosity!

Please pray for the deceased of our parishes.

Lois C. Lieb

May she rest in peace.

Sept 22 SNP Flea Market Sept 24 HSP Ushers’ Fall Breakfast Sept 30/Oct 1 Missionary Cooperation Appeal Oct 1 St. Nicholas Parish Afternoon of Praise Oct 7 HSP Oktoberfest Oct 13 SNP Flea Market Oct 16 Communal Anointing of the Sick Mass Oct 21 CM&WG Fall “Safari” Bingo Oct 28 Craft & Vendor Fair at HSP Cafeteria Nov 4 HSP Night at the Races Nov 11 German Mass & Dinner Nov 18 St. Nicholas Parish Bingo Nov 18 HSP Family Movie Night

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CM/WG MEETING The CM/WG will meet this Mon., Sept. 18th at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Precinct 3 will sponsor. No Mass.

CM/WG SAFARI BINGO

Mark your calendars and come join us for a WILD after-noon of fun with Bingo, 50/50, Raffles & Door Prizes. Takes place on Sat., Oct. 21st, in the Holy Spirit Lyceum.

CCD CLASSES Although religious education (CCD) classes have begun, new registrants are still welcome. Please contact Elaine Magill at 412-821-2099.

OKTOBERFEST RAFFLE BASKETS Baskets will be on display in the rear of church after all Masses during the weekends of Sept. 23/24 & Sept. 30/Oct. 1. Tickets will be 20 chances for $5. Baskets will be raffled off at the HSP Oktoberfest.

DINNER-DANCE Be sure to reserve the date of Saturday, October 7th, start-ing at 5 pm for the Oktober-fest Dinner-Dance at Holy Spirit Lyceum. Traditional

German dinner and beverages, German band, dancers, chorus and more. Next week’s bulletin will have addi-tional details. Tickets will go on sale next weekend after all Masses.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST Will take place next Sunday, September 24th from 8:45 to 11:30 am in the Holy Spirit Lyceum. Adults—$6.00, Children 6 to 12 years of age—$3.00. Children un-der 6 years old—FREE. No reservations

necessary. All are invited. The menu: Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit Cup

Orange Juice, Coffee/Tea Danish & Donuts

Sponsored by Holy Spirit Ushers. See you there!

(& Sausage)

CALLING ARTISTS & VENDORS A local club is sponsoring its First Annual Craft & Vendor Fair on Sat., Oct. 28th from 8 am to 2 pm at Holy Spirit Cafete-ria. If you would like to participate as a vendor and purchase a table, please call Chris Hawthorne at (724) 494-2596 or

Barb Oswald at (412) 519-2460 for pricing and registra-tion. (Although the deadline for vendor registration has passed, it remains open to parishioners of Holy Spirit and St. Nicholas.) If you’re interested, please register by Sept. 30th.

COMMUNAL ANOINTING OF THE SICK MASS The Fall Mass for the Communal Anointing of the Sick will take place on Mon., Oct 16th, at 6:30 PM in Holy Spirit Church. The Christian Mothers will host and act as greeters, assist with seating, and host the light reception following Mass. Reservations are recommended by call-ing the parish office and leaving your name or the name of the person to be anointed.

ST. NICHOLAS PARISH

CONTRIBUTIONS: Sunday, 9/10/2017: Offertory: $1,596; PSP/Generations: $529; Educational Support: $10; Improvement Fund: $213; Rental Income Convent: $200; Hurricane Harvey: $10; SPMMMV Utilities: $200.

Puno vam hvala i Bog vas blagoslovio!

REGISTER FOR ST. NICHOLAS GRADE SCHOOL REUNION

An all-class reunion is planned for Saturday, Oct. 21st, at Scotus Hall on the Mt. Alvernia campus in Millvale. Cost is $40. Send your check payable to “St. Nicholas Re-union” to either John Mikulan, 207 Karen Dr., Pgh, Pa 15209 (412-784-1825) or Dan Wolovich, 5257 Trillium Drive, Export, PA 15632 (724-733-2258). Be sure to pass the word to other St. Nick grads! Call either John or Dan if you have questions.

Remember them in your prayers…

HOLY SPIRIT PARISH Anonymous, Alma Anzelone, Florence At-kinson, Robert Bajus, Mayor Vince Cinski, Helen Crouse, William Dietrich, Florence Dubis, Jean Duss, Erika Gray, Joan Hansel-man, Betty Hertweck, Tracie Hillard, Susan Huerbin, Tom Hollinger, Thomas Kane, Linda Kennedy, Justin Kist, Regina Kowalski, Charles Kress, Florenz Kress, Jr., Florenz Kress III, Kathryn C. Kress, Lisa Kunkle, Car-lee Majernik, Audrey McIntyre, Dorothy Mehrlich, Pat Miksic, Fr. Jack Nanz, Lois Nedimyer, Thomas Nedimyer, Barbara Oswald, Annalena Pearsons, Gerry Pisku-rich, Lynn Richter, Dee Russell, Betty Scheuring, Jeffery Scheuring, Terry Schie-bel, Loretta Sciulli, Diane Schmidt, Dorothy Schreiber, Lois Sippel, Elaine Staniszewski, Amy Steinmetz, Henry & Gertrude Szymanski, Rose Swiderski, Vi Tourville, Joanne Victoria, Carla Wasielewski, Barbara Wassell, Ralph Wesolek, Fr. Dan Whalen, Mary Zellmer, Mary Ann Zmuda.

ST. NICHOLAS PARISH Anonymous, Dorothy Chutko, Anna Fabina, Fr. Mirko Hladni, Coleman & Ann Horvath, Carol Kristoff, George Kusevich, Mary Matkovic, Mary Petrich, Mary Poslusney, Danica Pupich, Nikola Radmanovic, Joanna Raida, Robert “Rocky” Rothmeyer, Terry Schiebel, Marshall Simonic, Anna Smok-ovich, Edward Stankovic, Helen Tolley, Margaret Vogrin, Louise Vybiral, Fr. Dan Whalen, Ryan Woodrow.

SNP JANUARY 2018 LOTTERY Lottery raffle tickets for January 2018 are available and will be dis-tributed in October. This is one of our largest fundraisers and we need our dedicated parishioners, along with new volunteers, to sell tickets. Questions, call Jan at 412-821-4106.

Diocesan Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-808-1235

SNP FLEA MARKET IS THIS FRIDAY The St. Nicholas Parish flea market will be held on Friday, Sept. 22nd, from 5-8:30 pm. All items are 50% off the original marked prices. Hot sausage, kielbasa, and baked goods will also be available for sale. (The 50% markdown does not apply to food or bakery.) Questions, call Mary at (412) 821-1893. Thank you for your past donation support!

HOLY ROSARY SOCIETY MEETING The next meeting for the HRS is Sun., Oct 1st. It will take place in conjunction with the “Afternoon of Praise.” The meeting will start at 11 am followed by the praying of the Holy Rosary at 11:30 am. The events of the after-noon are listed below.

ST. NICHOLAS PARISH “AFTERNOON OF PRAISE”

There is a new date and format for the former Eucharistic Day. The

Afternoon of Praise will be held on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1st

11:30 am – Living Rosary led by the Holy Rosary Society. 12:00 Noon – Sunday Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacra-ment. (A Spiritan Priest will preach the Mission Appeal.) 12:45-1:45 pm – Holy Hour dedi-cated to St. Jerome, Patron of Croatia. 2:00 pm – Free Catered Parish Luncheon in the Social Hall – reser-vations required. Please use the form below.

SNP RESERVATION FORM Oct. 1st Afternoon of Praise Luncheon

Family Name: ____________________ No. of Adults: No. of Children:

Place form in collection basket or drop at parish office. RSVP by Sept. 24th.

ENJOY COUPON BOOKS Forms for the Enjoy Coupon Books are now available in church—or contact

Jean Ehrman at 412-821-4118 or Jan Kopec at 412-821-4106. The price remains at $30. The new book fea-ture a National Section which in-cludes major car rentals, Nike, Fam-ily Dollar, Macy’s, Bonton, Famous Footwear and more.

SPECIAL GIFT IDEA St. Nicholas Parish Prayer Cards include Birthday, Get Well and Congratulations and are available for a $25 dona-tion. The names of

those who receive the prayer cards are entered into our Parish Book of Prayer and remembered at all Masses. To view a sample of each card, please call Jan Kopec at 412-821-4106.

DOUBLE YOUR DONATION Please visit vankamurals.org/battle fields-campaign and donate by Sept. 30th to double your donation through a Heinz Endowments’ Chal-lenge. Help preserve the murals!

2nd COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND is a special collection for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Please be gen-erous.

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CRAFT SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA FREE ADMISSION—on Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 am-3 pm at Providence Heights, 9000 Babcock Blvd. in Allison Park, benefiting the Sisters of Divine Providence. Shop over 65 crafters and enter to win great raffles – baskets, 50/50, or a beautiful quilt. Questions? Contact Pat Serafini at 412.635.5401 or pserafini@cdpsisters.org.

SAVE THE DATE Join women from all over the diocese for the first-ever Catholic Women’s Fellowship Conference, BRAVE. Mark your calendars for Nov. 18th at Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic HS. Local & nationally-known speakers!

LIFE CHAIN On Sunday, October 1st, people across America, concerned about the lives of unborn babies, will be holding signs, and standing in silent prayer for one hour in a public place. Our local LIFE CHAIN will be in Etna on Butler Street (Rt. 8) at Grant Street. Parking avail-able on Catherine St. and signs available at Grant St. All are welcome. If standing is difficult feel free to bring a lawn chair. We will start with an opening prayer at 2 pm and hold signs till 3 pm. Please join us as we pray for babies whose lives are in danger. For more information call 412-781-6550.

DO UNTO OTHERS – The servant in today’s Gospel did not treat others as he expected to be treated. While his master was generous and sacrificed what was owed to him by the servant, the servant was greedy and would not sacrifice for his fellow servant. Sacrifice can be difficult for us, but we know that to be generous is to live like Jesus. On Mission for The Church Alive! may require sacrifice from us as our parishes are transformed to best serve the faithful, but it will also provide

new and wonderful ways for us to be generous with our gifts and talents for the good of our sisters and brothers and the Church. When we become nervous about the changes that will occur we cannot forget to trust that God will be generous in bestowing his peace upon us and in strengthening our faith in him. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more about it and to stay informed.

OPEN HOUSE AT LA ROCHE COLLEGE La Roche College invites high school juniors and seniors as well as transfer students to its annual fall open house on Sat., Sept. 23rd. Prospective students will learn more about the admissions process, financial aid and the col-lege’s merit-based scholarships, based on SAT/ACT and GPA, which make La Roche College one of the most af-fordable private colleges in Western Pennsylvania. Meet faculty and staff. Formal check-in begins at 9 am. Refreshments will be served. Visitors can attend de-partmental and financial aid presentations and tour the campus. Registration is online at laroche.edu. If you have questions contact admissions@LaRoche.edu or 412-536-1272. La Roche College is a private, nonprofit, Catholic, co-educational institution located in McCandless Town-ship in Pittsburgh’s North Hills.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT A weekend retreat for post-abortion healing will be held on Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Tabor House in Millvale. To register or for more information, call Toni Jester at 412-352-5348 or email toniafj1@comcast.net.

MISSION APPEAL Our annual Mission Cooperation Appeal will take place the weekend of September 30 and October 1st. Fr. James Okoye, C.S.Sp. will be here and preach at all the Masses at Holy Spirit and St. Nicholas. Fr. Okoye is the Director of the Center for Spiritan Studies at Duquesne University. The Spiri-tan Fathers were previously known as the Holy Ghost Fathers who served St. Anthony’s and Holy Spirit for many, many years. The second collection will be taken for this special Missionary Appeal.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE VIGIL Parishioners from both Holy Spirit and St. Nicholas Parishes are invited to join the “40 Days for Life Vigil.” Our group will be at Planned Parenthood in Pittsburgh on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from the hours of 11 am thru 1 pm. If you are able to be part of this pro-life vigil, you can leave your name and number at the parish office or call our parish contact Bernie Schiffhauer at 412-252-2947. The group will be leaving from the Holy Spirit parking lot at 10:30 am that morning. Become a prayer warrior for LIFE!

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