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November 24, 2013November 24, 2013November 24, 2013 • • • Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseOur Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseOur Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
St. Pio of Pietrelcina ParishSt. Pio of Pietrelcina ParishSt. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish
A Pennsylvania Charitable TrustA Pennsylvania Charitable TrustA Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
Parish Office: 450 Walnut Street, Blawnox, PA 15238Parish Office: 450 Walnut Street, Blawnox, PA 15238Parish Office: 450 Walnut Street, Blawnox, PA 15238 Office Phone: 412Office Phone: 412Office Phone: 412---828828828---4066 4066 4066 ♦♦♦ FAX: 412FAX: 412FAX: 412---828828828---308430843084
Parish Mission StatementParish Mission StatementParish Mission Statement We, the parish of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, are a Roman Catholic community striving to emulate the life of Jesus.We, the parish of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, are a Roman Catholic community striving to emulate the life of Jesus.We, the parish of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, are a Roman Catholic community striving to emulate the life of Jesus.
By celebrating the Holy Eucharist, along with our faith, fellowship, service By celebrating the Holy Eucharist, along with our faith, fellowship, service By celebrating the Holy Eucharist, along with our faith, fellowship, service and through the intercession of our patron, we are nourished and strengthened, and through the intercession of our patron, we are nourished and strengthened, and through the intercession of our patron, we are nourished and strengthened,
so that we live out the Gospel to its fullest in word and deed.so that we live out the Gospel to its fullest in word and deed.so that we live out the Gospel to its fullest in word and deed.
SSSTTT. . . EEEDWARDDWARDDWARD 450 Walnut Street, Blawnox, PA 15238
Website: www.saintedwardparish.com or www.saintfrancisparish.com
St. Pio Parish Email: [email protected]
SSSTTT. . . FFFRANCISRANCISRANCIS OFOFOF AAASSISISSISISSISI 2599 Freeport Road, Harmar, PA 15238 †
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MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY/ SUNDAY DAILY
Saturday Vigil: St. Francis………….4:00 p.m. St. Francis 8:00 a.m..…..(Tues., Thurs.)
St. Edward …………4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m..…..(Wednesday)
Sunday: St. Edward..…8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. St. Edward 9:00 a.m...(Mon.,Wed., Fri., Sat.)
St. Francis..…..9:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m...(Thursday)
Pastor:…………………………………………….Rev. Joseph F. Keenan
Secretary:…………………………………………Marilyn Welsh
Religious Education:……………………………..Deacon Samuel Toney Email: [email protected]
Religious Education Office: 412-828-7310
Principal, Christ the Divine Teacher Academy…..Sister Dorothy Dolak, SCN
CDTCA: 412-781-7927...Website: www.cdtca.org
Director of Music:………………………………..Lynn Pivarski
Finances:………………………………………….Peter Yohe
Youth Minister:…………………………………..Tristan Robinson
Safe Environment Coordinator…………………Anna Trovato
Maintenance:……………………………………..Rada Karlusic and Todd Daigneau
DEVOTIONS: Daily at 8:30 a.m. Stations and the Rosary at St. Edward.
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament from 12:00 noon with closing Mass at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at St. Edward;
First Saturday of the month following the 9:00 a.m. Mass, Fatima Devotions.
CONFESSIONS: Saturday : 9:30 a.m. at St. Edward, Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi or by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF INITIATION: The Sacrament of Baptism can be celebrated during one of the Sunday Liturgies or after Mass by
appointment. Contact the parish office to make arrangements.
MARRIAGE: Diocesan regulations mandate that one meet with the priest who is to witness the marriage at least six months prior to date.
CARE OF THE ILL: Please advise the parish office if you are in the hospital for an extended stay. Contact the parish office to make an
appointment for Anointing of the Sick, especially if you are undergoing either major or minor surgery.
NOVEMBER 24, 2013 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING
The Thanksgiving Raffle Tickets have been mailed to St. Pio parishioners for the annual Thanksgiving raffle. The raffle is a wonderful way to support the needs of our parish. Your participation is greatly appreciated! There are 20 tickets/ pack @ $1 per ticket. Return the completed stubs and ticket money in the weekly collection in an envelope marked “RAFFLE” or mail/ drop off at the parish office (450 Walnut Street).
If needed, additional tickets will be available in the back of the churches.
The drawing will be following the 9:00 am Thanksgiving Day Mass at St. Edward Church and will take place in the social hall. The DEADLINE to turn in stubs and ticket money is by 4 PM on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013.
Jottings from Father Joe…
THANKSGIVING IS UPON US. You might remember that holiday when families got together and in a special way offered thanks to God and had a special feast of turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberries and pumpkin pie. Alas, one might ask is Thanksgiving becoming a thing of the past. Please excuse my sarcasm. The fact is that the day is now taken over by retail. As an American, I protest the takeover of the holiday by forces out to undermine our traditions. For the remnant who may be interested in celebrating the tradition of the day, Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM on Thursday morning at the Saint Edward site. A prayer for safe travel is extended to all who will be journeying this weekend.
THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY (Clerical Day), THURSDAY (Thanksgiving), AND FRIDAY November 27, 28 and 29. For all who are participating in the Thanksgiving raffle, your tickets must be in the parish office by Monday, November 25, 2013.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 marks the beginning of a New Church year as the church celebrates the first Sunday of Advent. There is a calendar insert for your use during this season. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated on December 8. However, this year that date falls on Sunday, so the solemnity will be celebrated on Monday, December 9. The obligation to attend Mass is lifted this year. Please note changes this year in the Christmas Eve schedule as we begin alternating sites and times for the Solemnity of Christmas.
FROM OUR HOLY FATHER POPE FRANCIS: “Being
Christian is not just obeying orders but means being in
Christ, thinking like him, acting like him, loving like him; it
mean letting him take possession of our life and change
it, transform it, and free it from the darkness of evil and
sin.”
~ Fr. Joe
St. Pio Ladies Guild meets Tuesday...please join us!
All women are invited to attend the St. Pio Ladies Guild Meeting on Tuesday, November 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Edward social hall. The program for the evening is presented by a representative from HOPE center, a women’s shelter for victims of domestic abuse.
Oakland Catholic High School proudly announces Avery Santella
has achieved Highest Honor roll status for the first quarter of the 2013 - 2014 school year.
Congratulations Avery, St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish is very proud of you!
In November…
There will be NO 6:30 pm evening Mass at St. Edward Church on Thanksgiving, November 28th.
The Parish Office will be closed: Wednesday, November 27th ~Clerical Day
Thursday, November 28th and Friday, 29th ~ Thanksgiving
In December…
There will be NO CCD classes on Sunday, December 1, 2013
TOLL FREE VICTIMS ASSISTANCE HOTLINE 1-888-808-1235
_________________________________________________ For help with pregnancy: 1-800-848-LOVE
NOVEMBER 24, 2013 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING
In our Diocese….
Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Mass on Thursday, December 12th at St. Paul Cathedral. Join Bishop David A. Zubik and Latino Catholics for the annual Mass. The celebration begins at 7:00 pm with the “Our Lady” procession with a festive reception afterwards in the Cathedral’s social hall.
Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy is having a book fair at the Barnes and Noble store in the Waterworks on Sunday, Nov. 24th from noon - 3 pm. Students will perform at 1pm and there will be a story time for younger children beginning at 1:45pm. Come and have a coffee, or sandwhich or treat...enjoy the performance and start your Christmas shopping early!
St. Pio Parish Support
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the bulletin was submitted early. The weekly offering , collection for the Retired Religious and Parish Share reports will be published in next week’s bulletin.
The 2013 Parish Share Program (PSP) assessment for our parish is $67,811.00. To date, our contributions are $46,516.00 towards our assessment.
* A reminder to please make checks payable to “St. Pio Parish” Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
From Sister Margaret Mary of the Little Sisters of the Poor: “...We are grateful for God’s Providence working through your parishioners who contributed a very generous total of $3,161.77...thank you for the warm welcome and hospitality we received while visiting your church…”
St. Pio Food Bank / Pantry Items for November
At St. Edward: Canned Fruit (especially cranberries) At St. Francis of Assisi: Boxes/ packets of Pancake Mix
*The ministry to the homeless is in need of men’s gently worn casual slacks, blue jeans, and sweat pants...beginning with sizes 30” waist and up…. they can be left in the back of St. Edward church, with the food pantry items.
* Please remember the St. Vincent dePaul Society. There is a clothing (clothing /shoes only!) donation box in the back parking lot of St. Francis of Assisi church.
Remembering those who serve our country…
United States Navy 2nd Class Petty Officer Matthew Stough, is now stationed at his home base in Maryland. He is the nephew of Lois and Don Allen.
United States Air Force Airman First Class James J. Thomas, is now serving at Fort Beale, Marysville, California. He is the grandson of Tillie and the late Joseph Thomas.
United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Nathaniel Lee Gross, serving at Elmandorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska, is the son of Tony and Diane Gross.
United States Marine Captain Pierce Butler Frauenheim, serving at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California as a Marine Aviator.. He is the son of Gil and Ginny Frauenheim.
United States Air Force Staff Sergeant James Vincent Goerss, is the grandson of Elizabeth and the late Arthur Fornaser.
United States Marine Lance Corporal Doug Watson, is stationed at Fort Meade, Md. He is the son-in-law of Ed and Sally Tuite.
United States Marine Lance Corporal Megan Brown, is stationed at Camp Pendleton , California. She is the daughter of Mary Kay Brown and the granddaughter of the late Anna May Brown.
United States Army 1st Lt. Craig Dolhi, is stationed at Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska. He is the grandson of Mary and the late Andrew Dolhi.
United States Navy Seaman Travis R. Rothert, is stationed at the Presidio of Monterey Military Base, Monterey, California. He is the grandson of Ron and the late Gerry Densmore.
Please keep them all in your prayers.
St. Pio Parish News…
2013 - 2014 Religious Education Classes Sundays, 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. in the St. Edward School Building.
There will be NO CCD classes on Sunday, December 1, 2013.
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St. Pio November Choir Practice on Wednesday, 7 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Church.
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The Collection of the Little Sisters of the Poor continues through the month of November. Your non-perishable donations of canned goods, personal care items and paper products greatly help the sisters in their mission of caring for the elderly. ____________________________________________________ The“Angel” trees at St. Edward Church give St. Pio parishioners an opportunity to select the name of a child from a qualified family that is unable to provide gifts and clothing for their children during the holidays. This Salvation Army sponsored program has become a parish tradition. The deadline to return the unwrapped gift is Sunday, December 1, 2013.
Another parish tradition, the “Giving Tree” will soon arrive at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Parishioners may choose tags from the tree that will benefit individuals and organizations in our area.
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The Deadline to bring the St. Vincent dePaul Shoeboxes for Appalachia is Sunday, November 24th - you may leave them in the back of the churches. A special “Thank You” from our St. Pio SVDP to Mary Ann Truman for sharing her “coupon” talents and shopping for items for many shoeboxes! ____________________________________________________
Lectors… You may pick up your 2014 Workbook for Lectors for Sunday Readings Cycle: Year A in the Sacristy after Mass. Please put a check mark by your name when taking a workbook. ____________________________________________________
* There are a number of St. Pio Parish directories at the parish
office that can be purchased for $5.00 each...
Contact Sue Novosel at 1-800-477-4574 Ext. 6318, e-mail address [email protected] or her cell # 724-831-0975. to sponsor an ad for the back of our bulletin.
NOVEMBER 24, 2013
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday, November 23 ~ St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr St. Edward 9:00 a.m. Elizabeth A. Roberts (Judith Welsh)
Vigil : Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe St. Edward 4:00 p.m. Gerri Densmore (Pat and Gary Nolder)
St. Francis 4:00 p.m. Frances and Ralph Dioletta (Ellen Mincin)
Sunday, November 24 ~ Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe St. Edward 8:00 a.m. Antonio Fabiano (Maria Sbarra)
St. Francis 9:00 a.m. Rosary 9:30 a.m. Karl Schmidt (Family)
St. Edward 11:00 a.m. For all members of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish
St. Francis 6:30 p.m. Rose Vitale (Nancy Szczypinski)
Monday, November 25 ~ St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr
St. Edward 9:00 a.m. Chuck Bacasa (Jean)
Tuesday, November 26~ Weekday
St. Francis 8:00 a.m. For a special intention (The Golier Family)
Wednesday, November 27~ Weekday St. Edward 9:00 a.m For the Welsh and Trail Families
St. Francis 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration 6:30 p.m. Ted Organist (Linda)
Thursday, November 28 ~ Thanksgiving Day St. Edward 9:00 a.m Joe Wachter (Peg and Girls)
St. Edward There is no Eucharistic Adoration or 6:30 p.m. evening Mass
Friday, November 29 ~ Weekday
St. Edward 9:00 a.m. Lois and Joseph Warren (Family)
Saturday, November 30~ St. Andrew, Apostle
St. Edward 9:00 a.m Dora Fabiano (Jim and Michelle Paonessa)
Vigil : First Sunday of Advent St. Edward 4:00 p.m. For the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Sam and Connie McNaughton (Linda, Cathy and David)
St. Francis 4:00 p.m. For all members of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish
Sunday, December 1 ~ First Sunday of Advent St. Edward 8:00 a.m. Charles and Alice Houston (Jack and Arlene) St. Francis 9:00 a.m. Rosary 9:30 a.m. Thomas R. Shock (Family)
St. Edward 11:00 a.m Joseph Ewasik (Frank and Ann Mae Salego)
St. Francis 6:30 p.m. For the intentions of Mary Kay Brown (the Girls)
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Out of respect for our Lord present in the Most Blessed Sacrament and in reparation for our sins,
please keep prayerful silence in Church and wear appropriate clothing.
Sanctuary Candle for the Week of November 24, 2013
St. Edward ~ In remembrance of the Whalen, Prendergast and Hanlon Families
Requested by Jo Prendergast
St. Francis ~ For Gebhard Kleiner Requested by Renee Arturo
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING
Please remember in your prayers…
Madeline Alexander ~ Neil Alexander ~ Jim Amorose
Reneé Arturo ~ Fr. Charles Baptiste ~ Vincenne Revilla-Beltran
Elizabeth Bennardo~ George Boyle~ Ed Brown ~ Fr. Tom Brown
Joe Casile ~ Helen Celo ~ Dennis Chuvala
Tom Connor ~ Harry Cummings
Mia Conforti ~ Victoria Dabrowski ~ Joanna Davis
Stephanie DeLoach ~ Clementine Ecroyd ~ Mary Galore
Gregory Garvey ~ Missy Glass~ Danielle George ~ Fred Hayton
Lorraine Harburchak ~ Mariann Huchingston ~ Arlene Houston
Mary Johns ~ Helen LaCava ~ Lou Lanyi ~Anthony Lisowski
Marlene Lutz ~ George MacZura ~ Larry Majewski
Anne Miller Mayhew ~ Judy McCurdy ~Shannon McGriffin
John McMunn, III ~Pauline McMunn~ Alan Miller ~ Julie Miller
LaVerne Miloser ~ Stephen Miloser ~Roger Newcamp
Joanne Nicolazzo ~Jeff Novosel ~Sarah Oxley
Rosemarie Petruso ~ John Pizzella ~ Pat Pizzella
Brandon Price~ Tom Revilla ~ Cathy Rinehart ~ Scott Sands
Rebekah Sands~ Morgan Schreiber ~Cathy Sharp
Bridget Spicer ~Josephine Vitari ~Peg Wachter
Br. Ben Zalewski ~ Chuck Zanoli
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Please notify the parish office of your prayer Intentions for those who are ill, hospitalized or had recent surgery.
Forms are in the back of the churches to submit names. The forms can be put in the collection basket or you may call the parish office at 412-828-4066. If the person whose name you are submitting is not a family member, please ask their permission.
The names for the prayer list will be published on a monthly basis.
St. Pio of Pietrelcina Prayer List
Please add the following name/ names to our Parish prayer list:
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From: __________________________________________
(Name)
Phone #: ________________________________________
Today’s Date: __________________________
