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Holy Spirit
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2603 Old Elizabeth Road�
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary
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One Grove Place�
Pi!sburgh, PA 15236
MASS
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY VIGIL
4:00PM .................. St. Elizabeth of Hungary
4:30PM ........................................... Holy Spirit
5:30PM ......................... St. Thomas a’ Becket
SUNDAY
8:00AM ................. St. Elizabeth of Hungary
9:00AM .............................. St. Clare of Assisi
9:30AM ........................ St. Thomas a’ Becket
10:30AM ............... St. Elizabeth of Hungary
11:00AM ........................................ Holy Spirit
Noon ............................ St. Thomas a’ Becket
WEEKDAYS
Monday ....................... 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth
7:00PM-St. Clare
Tuesday .......................... 8:30AM-Holy Spirit
9:00AM-St. Thomas a Becket
Wednesday ................. 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth
9:00AM-St. Thomas
Thursday ........................ 8:30AM-Holy Spirit
9:00AM-St. Thomas a Becket
Friday .......................... 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth
8:30AM-St. Clare
9:15AM-St. Elizabeth (School Mass)
Saturday ......................... 8:30AM-Holy Spirit
SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION
MONDAY
6:00-6:30PM ...................... St. Clare of Assisi
6:00-6:45PM ......... St. Elizabeth of Hungary
SATURDAY
11:00-11:45AM .... St. Elizabeth of Hungary
3:30-4:00PM .................................. Holy Spirit
4:30-5:00PM ................ St. Thomas a’ Becket
DECEMBER 16, 2018
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
PASTORAL STAFF
Administrator: Father Robert J. Cedolia
Senior Parochial Vicar: Father William R. Terza
Senior Parochial Vicar: Father Kenneth E. Kezmarsky
Deacon: Mr. Gerard A. Como
Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Amy LaMartina
St. Clare of Assisi
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460 Reed Street�
Clairton, PA 15025�
St. Thomas a’ Becket
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139 Gill Hall Road�
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Third Sunday of Advent • December 16, 2018
SAINT CLARE OF ASSISI
• Baptisms: Call the Parish Office to schedule a class; then a day and time.
Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays after 9:00 am Mass.
• Marriage: Call the Parish Office at least six (6) months in advance.
Suggested wedding time is 2 pm. The Diocese requires each couple to attend a
pre-marriage course.
SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY
• Baptisms: Celebrated the 1st and 3rd Sundays after the 10:30 am Mass.
Contact the parish office to make arrangements.
• Marriage: Wedding times are on Saturday at 1:30 pm. Couples must
contact the parish priest at least six (6) months before the desired date of their
wedding.
• Ministry to the Sick and Shut-In: Please call the parish office
when someone is in the hospital or confined to their home.
• Holy Hour and Benediction: The first Thursday of every month
from 6:30-7:30 pm.
HOLY SPIRIT
• Baptisms: Please call the Parish Secretary for arrangements. Baptism
Instructions are held on the third (3
rd
) Sunday of each month from 9:30 am to
10:30am in the Spirit Room. Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd
Sundays after the 11:00 am Mass.
• Marriage: Please call at least six (6) months prior to the anticipated
wedding. Marriage Preparation Program is held on the last Sunday of the
month (Oct. thru Apr.—excluding Dec.) from 9:15 to 10:30 am in the Spirit
Room. Suggested time for weddings is 2 pm.
• (RCIA) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Begins each
year in the fall. If interested in exploring the Catholic faith, or desire to receive
the Sacrament of Confirmation, please call the parish office.
SAINT THOMAS A' BECKET
• Baptisms: Celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. Parents
are required to participate in one Baptism Preparation Session offered during
the months of January, April, July and October. Please call the Parish for the
date and time of the Session.
• Marriage: Couples wishing to marry must meet with a priest at least six (6)
months prior to their wedding date. No date can be confirmed until this
meeting. Couples are required to attend an approved pre-Cana preparation
program. Call the Parish office. Suggested time for weddings is 2pm.
• (RCIA) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: The Easter
Season welcomes new Catholics or those adult Catholics who wish to complete
their Sacrament of Initiation (Holy Communion, Confirmation) into full
communion with the church. This is a process of prayer, study and decision.
Any adult wishing to inquire further should contact the Parish office.
• Sacrament of the Sick: Available to the chronically or seriously ill.
Call the Parish office.
Parish Directory • Sacraments
ST. CLARE OF ASSISI
Phone: 412-233-7870
Office Hours:
Monday�Thursday: 8AM�2PM
Closed Fridays
Fax: 412-233-0742
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stclareparish2.com
St. Clare Cemetery:
Worthington Ave.
For Cemetery information, call
Catholic Parish Cemeteries
Association at 412-256-9370.
ST. ELIZABETH
OF HUNGARY
Phone: 412-882-8744
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8AM-4PM
Friday: 8AM-3:30PM
Fax: 412-882-8320
Email:
Website: www.stelizparish.org
School Phone: 412-882-2958
School Fax: 412-882-0111
School Website:
www.st-elizabeth.org
HOLY SPIRIT
Phone: 412-346-0477
Office Hours:
Monday�Friday: 8AM�4PM
Fax: 412-466-4983
Email:
Faith Formation: 412-882-5023
Music Office: 412-346-0476
Horner Hall: 412-466-3444
ST. THOMAS A'BECKET
Phone: 412-655-2885
Office Hours:
Monday�Friday: 9AM�3:30PM
Fax: 412-655-0615
Email: [email protected]
Website:
www.saintthomasabecket.com
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Third Sunday of Advent • December 16, 2018
Mass Intentions This Week
Date Time Location Intention Offered By
(Vigil)
Saturday,
December 15
4:00 PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Frank Sroka, Sr. Family
4:30 PM Holy Spirit Dorothy & Andrew Butko Children & Grandchildren
5:30 PM St. Thomas a’ Becket Helen Viscomy
Peggy & Bob Billand &
Dorothy & Paul Seliga
Sunday,
December 16
Third Sunday
of Advent
8:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Herman Pscheidl Monroe Family
9:00 AM St. Clare of Assisi Agnes & William Rothbauer Family
9:30 AM St. Thomas a’ Becket For the People of the Parish
10:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary
John & Vera Lachut
Helen Bechtold
Jim & Anita Lachut
Family
11:00 AM Holy Spirit Antonio Iannitto Romilda Iannitto & Family
Noon St. Thomas a’ Becket Harry Stock III Stock Family
Monday,
December 17
7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Donna Urbanowicz
Dec’d of White & Lorince Families
EJ, Jenna, Nicholas & Kaitlyn
Sue White
7:00 PM St. Clare of Assisi Neil C. Brown Daughter, Dorothy Romanelli
Tuesday,
December 18
8:30 AM Holy Spirit Fr. Pat Barkey Everett & Mary Ann Burns
9:00 AM St. Thomas a’ Becket Pamela Seman Seman Family
Wednesday,
December 19
7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Barbara Greb
Ron & Louise Powell
Paul & Lauren
Joe & Kim Dellefemine
9:00 AM St. Thomas a’ Becket Ronald A. Lichalk, Jr. Sisters, Lauren & Tracy
Thursday,
December 20
8:30 AM Holy Spirit Family A Parishioner
9:00 AM St. Thomas a’ Becket Deceased of Schilling Family Family
Friday,
December 21
*School Mass
7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Dec’d of Davic & Rutherford Families
Jack Baumiller
Dan & Karen Davic
Family
8:30 AM St. Clare of Assisi Nellie Vukovich Sister, Catherine Vukovich
9:15 AM* St. Elizabeth of Hungary Rachel Kuzio
Linda Capozzoli & Andree Macri
Saturday Morning
(Vigil)
Saturday,
December 22
4:00 PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Monica Kopp
Darrell Grimm
Mary I. Kopp
Mother
4:30 PM Holy Spirit Marian Polens Donna Castor
5:30 PM St. Thomas a’ Becket Husband, Bob & Son, Ryan Larraine Graham
Sunday,
December 23
Fourth Sunday
of Advent
8:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Henry & Elizabeth Lorince Liz Denk
9:00 AM St. Clare of Assisi Felix Zender Karen & Larry Cunningham
9:30 AM St. Thomas a’ Becket For the People of the Parish
10:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Liberi & Rodgers Families
Bill Mydak
Family
Futrick Family
11:00 AM Holy Spirit Evelyn Simon Jerry & R.K. McElhinny
Noon St. Thomas a’ Becket Dolores A. Stankus Carol A. Colgan
8:30 AM Holy Spirit Health & Welfare of Fr. Pat Barkey Judy Pavlik
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Third Sunday of Advent • December 16, 2018
Gospel Reading of the Week
3rd Sunday of Advent
In the same sentence where he reminds his listeners that he has cured the
blind, the lame, the deaf, the sick and even raised the dead, Jesus concludes
by adding, "The poor have the good news proclaimed to them." How did
that make the list of supernatural cures? What's so miraculous about good
news? The poor are not just those in physical poverty, but those whose sins
have impoverished their souls. This of course applies to us. The poverty of
our own sinfulness can be overcome by the forgiveness offered to us in
Christ. Because of this, we have cause to rejoice!
On this Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, we are encouraged to
rejoice. Gaudete Sunday derives its name from the opening prayer of the
Mass for this day, where we pray, "Gaudete in Domino semper" ("Rejoice
in the Lord always"). So in the midst of Advent fasting and devotions, we rejoice because the time we have been
preparing for is almost at hand. We pause in this season of anticipation to remember that, in truth, our hopes have
already been fulfilled. He is among us, saving us even now!
WHY I S T H E T H I R D
S U ND A Y O F A D V EN T
P I N K ? ( WHY I S T H E
T H I R D C A ND L E I N T H E
A D V EN T WRE A T H
P I N K ? ) by Jared Dees, Catholic Author
• Purple is a penitential color of
fasting while pink (rose) is the
color of joy.
• The 3rd Sunday in Advent is
Gaudete Sunday (from the
Latin meaning “rejoice”) which
is taken from Philippians 4:4-5,
the Entrance Antiphon of the
day.
• Long ago the Pope would
honor a citizen with a pink rose
(or a rose rose?) Priests then
would wear pink vestments as a
reminder of this coming joy.
Rose is also used during Laetare
Sunday (the Fourth Sunday of
Lent) to symbolize a similar
expectation of the coming joy of
Christ’s coming in Easter.
We hear in the Gospel today:
* The word "Christ" comes from the Greek translation of the
Hebrew Messiah, which means "anointed".
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 436)
John the Baptist told the people that one mightier is coming…
indicating that he was not the Christ. What essential Old
Testament prophesies did the Messiah, the Christ,
need to fulfill?
● Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2, Matt 2:1; Luke 2:4-7)
● Born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14) as a descendant of Abraham
(Genesis 12:1-3; 22:18)
● Born of the tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:10, Mic. 5:2)
● From the line of David (2 Sam 7:12-16; Ps 132:11; Jer. 23:5)
Only one person fulfilled these prophesies…
Jesus Christ.
“Now the people were filled with expectation,
and all were asking in their hearts whether
John might be the Christ. *
John answered them all, saying,
‘I am baptizing you with water, but one
mightier than I is coming.
I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of His
sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy
Spirit and fire’.” Luke 3:15-16
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Third Sunday of Advent • December 16, 2018
December
22 & 23
Eucharistic Ministers Lector Altar Servers Other
Sat. Vigil
4:00 PM
St. Elizabeth
Polly Teschke, Jude
Bourdeau, Janet Mahoney,
Jean Wytiaz, Nick Wytiaz
Jonathan Laychak Gabriella DeSalvo
ACOLYTE
Mason Hoydick
Sat. Vigil
4:30 PM
Holy Spirit
Kathy Rotz, Liz Stout,
Rich Stout, Dave Banas,
Tom Berhmann
Mel Droppa
Jane Suski,
Lenora Debiak
CANTOR
Jeanie Werner
Sat. Vigil
5:30 PM
St. Thomas
Dave Alderson,
Michael Buckiso,
Steve Callahan,
Mike Franczak,
Madeline Zumbo
Kathy Stock
Elizabeth Janusek,
John Janusek, Ava Ripley
Sunday
8:00 AM
St. Elizabeth
Marcia Lynch, Betty Willig,
Ed Willig, Barbara Stanczak,
Jay Black
Mary Ruffing Ryan Colcannon
ACOLYTE
Justin Johnson
9:00 AM
St. Clare
Regina Behary, Russell
Behary, Jennifer Massaro
Elizabeth Marsh
Denise Boring,
Kevin Stretavski
CANTOR
Pat Thornton
9:30 AM
St. Thomas
Scott Breisinger, Larraine
Graham, Ron Lichalk,
Leah Payne, John Reyher
Karen Reyher
Lexi Mikula,
Alyssa Polakovic,
Brianna Wojnar
10:30 AM
St. Elizabeth
Terry Kapadia, Lynn Fries,
Marian Sciulli, Joe Gurcak,
Donna Gurcak
Tom Carroll Philip Pegher
ACOLYTE
Matthew Michaus
11:00 AM
Holy Spirit
Mary Ann Burns, Patty
Cagney, Cheryle Ebbitt,
Wendy Graham,
Rhonda Ward
Peggy Kolodychak
Pasquale Veltri,
Luke Brennfleck,
Michael Berendowski
CANTOR
Jeanie Werner
Noon
St. Thomas
Carol Colgan,
Linda Michaels,
Roseann Sullivan
Jonathan Veres
Kayla Fentzel, Jenna Fox,
Christopher Fullard
Next Weekend Ministry Schedule
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Third Sunday of Advent • December 16, 2018
In Our Parish Communities
St. Clare of Assisi
Christmas Eve: 4:30PM & 10PM
Christmas Day: 9:30AM
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Christmas Eve: 4PM, 6PM, 8PM & Midnight
Christmas Day: 8AM & 10:30AM
Holy Spirit
Christmas Eve: 4PM & 10PM
Christmas Day: 9AM
St. Thomas a’ Becket
Christmas Eve: 4PM, 8PM & 10PM
Christmas Day: 9AM & 11AM
St. Clare of Assisi
New Year’s Day: 9AM
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
New Year’s Eve: 4PM
New Year’s Day: 8AM & 10:30AM
Holy Spirit
New Year’s Eve: 4:30PM
New Year’s Day: 11AM
St. Thomas a’ Becket
New Year’s Eve: 5:30PM
New Year’s Day: 9:30AM & Noon
Special thanks to all of our Music Directors:
Sean Thornton, Christopher McCloskey, Jean
Werner and Carol Accetta and many thanks to
all the choir members of our parish grouping,
who performed the wonderful Christmas
concert “O Night Divine” last Sunday! It was
certainly a joyous occasion as we listened to
sacred music, Christmas favorites, plus a sing
along for some of the carols. Afterwards, we enjoyed a
gathering in St. Elizabeth School Cafeteria with cookies
baked by the generous parishioners along with the
Hospitality Ministry.
It was a great opportunity to come together for such
an uplifting and spirit-filled event! A big thank you to
everyone who helped to make this program a success and
put us in the Christmas spirit!
This 8-week study provides the easiest way to understand
the Bible, making the complex simple. Uncover the story
woven throughout Scripture so that you can get the BIG
PICTURE of the Bible and understand what it’s all about: a
story of the Father’s unfailing love for you!
DATES: Thursdays beginning January 17 - March 14
TIMES: 10:00 - 11:30am OR 6:30 - 8:00pm
LOCATION: Mornings at St. Thomas a Becket (ground
level of preschool - Coffee Shoppe); Evenings at Holy Spirit
(Cafeteria; ground level of Church)
COST: $20 for the participant book (which includes colored
charts, maps, session outlines, a unique Bible Timeline and
online access to the videos).
TO SIGN UP: call Amy LaMartina at 882-8744 / email:
[email protected]; or complete the registration
form below by Wednesday, January 9.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
NAME:___________________________________________
PHONE: _________________________
EMAIL: ________________________________________
10:00 - 11:30am _____ OR 6:30 - 8:00pm _____
Cash/check enclosed:____ Requesting financial asst.:___
Make check payable to: St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
Return registration & fee to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church.
You can place it in any collection basket with
“Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible” on the envelope.
Thank you and hope you can make it!
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Third Sunday of Advent • December 16, 2018
St. Clare of Assisi • Parish News
Joe Bacha, Fr. Chuck Baptiste, Fred Bercik, Marcia Bercik, Jim Billy, Frances Bindas,
Caden Boring, Cullen Boring, Carol Burgess, Tom Caldwell, Thomas Campano,
Maria Campano, Kathleen Cassady, Genevieve DelVecchio, Anne Donnelly,
Sheila Eddy, Veronica Elkowitz, Rebecca Farabaugh, Joseph Ference, Meryl Ferrare,
Louise Gallo, Margaret Gemerchak, Ida Gouker, Pat Grguric, Genevieve Hartman,
Marie Hodge, Dave Jacobs, Off. James Kuzak Jr., Debra Mainiero, Bernice McNeil,
Audrey Mihalko, Rev. Peter Murphy, Sylvia Pittman, Nancy Razorsek,
Ralph Reitmeyer, Br. Raymond Reitmeyer, Betty Rothbauer, Stan Sawinski,
Mary Ellen Skop, Elizabeth Slivan, Kathleen Slivan, Kathy Tachoir, Rayne Tortorice,
Domenic Virgona, Joan Virgona, Catherine Vukovich, Michael Werner, Ray Werner,
Richard (Buddy) White, Papa Woo
Requests for Prayers
Family members of our parishioners serving in the Military
Dante Capane, Richard Cronkhite, Tara Felker, Michael Goliat, Jason Middleton,
Garrett Santoline, Michael Santoline, Anthony Svetz, Luke Thornton,
Zachary Thornton, Andrew West, Jeffery West, Jeffrey Yuhas
Our Sick & Shut-ins…
Our Recently Departed…
Robert Hodge
PARKING REMINDER … For the three Christmas
Liturgies that will be celebrated at St. Clare, please utilize all
the spaces in the Parking Lot and on the Street by
pulling up as close as possible to the car in
front of you. Once the rows are filled in the
lot, the Exit Aisles can be used for the
overflow. Fifty to sixty cars can park safely in
our lot.
The Vigil Candle at the
Tabernacle in Church burns
In Memory of
John Pastorik
by
Wife, Martha &
Daughter, Nancy
2019 Stewardship Calendars, compliments of Bekavac
Funeral Homes are available on the Bulletin Tables.
Please take one home for your family. There are also a
limited number of Josephite African American Heritage
Calendars available.
Mass Request Forms for 2019 are on the bulletin tables.
Due to the Interim Mass Schedule, we are only scheduling
Masses from January 1 thru March 31. We can only accept
one (1) Mass Intention per family. (First come, first served.)
Requests cannot be taken by phone�please use the form
provided.�
CONCERNING OUR FUNDRAISERS
If you know of anyone who would like
to be placed on the Prayer List (with
their permission), call our Parish Office.
Packages of Christmas Wafers can still be purchased Mondays
through Thursdays at the Parish Office (9AM to 2PM) until
Thursday, December 20. They are $2.00 (4 wafers) per envelope.�
Next Drawing: Monday,
December 31
Entered to Date: 69
Attention Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Altar
Servers: There is a small Thank You gift in the Sacristy for
those serving the Lord in a Liturgical Role at St. Clare of
Assisi Parish. All gifts have individual names on them.
Please pick yours up before the end of the year.
Thank you!! to everyone who picked an Envelope
from our Angel Tree this year. A number of families
and children from our parish will receive gifts, along
with 32 families from Sisters Place. Please know
that you have made Christmas a little brighter by
helping those who are experiencing some form of
hardship at this time of year.
If you would like to send a Christmas greeting to Fr. Chuck,
his new address is: Holy Sepulcher Parish,
1304 E. Cruikshank Road, Butler, PA 16002-8920.
If you would like to reserve a week next
year to have the Sanctuary Candle or
the Candles at the Statue of St. Clare lit
in memory of a loved one or for a
special intention, call the Parish Office
at 412-233-7870.
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Third Sunday of Advent • December 16, 2018
St. Elizabeth of Hungary • Parish News
SAINT ELIZABETH SCHOOL
Congratulations! On December 1, the Saint Elizabeth
Forensics Team traveled to Saint Bernard School in
Mt. Lebanon to participate in the second tournament of
the school year. In Poetry, Gabby Bagay earned two first
place awards, both with a perfect score. Anna Meade and
Paige Nagel each earned two second place ribbons. In
Prose, Julia Urbaniak earned two first place awards.
Philp Pegher and Mary Maleski each earned a first and
second place award. In Drama, Ben Wingerter earned two
first place awards, one with a perfect score. Eddie
Richardson earned a first place ribbon with a perfect score
and a second place award. In Declamation, Jayla Olson
earned two first place awards, one with a perfect score and
Francesca Veltri earned a first and second place award.
The Multiple Reading team made up of Derek Corigliano,
Charlie Lavrinc, Max Pegher and Thomas Wingerter
won two first place awards. The team of Elisabeth and
Joseph Maleski won second and third place award.
Overall, the Saint Elizabeth Forensics Team came home
with a third place certificate out of nine schools competing.
Enjoy Books are available in the parish or school offices.
The cost is $30. They make great gifts!
Lottery Calendars St. Elizabeth School is still selling
2019 Lottery Calendars. The price is $30 with a minimum
payout of $50. Volunteers will be selling calendars next
weekend December 22 & 23 after all the Masses at Holy
Spirit Church. Cash or checks made out to Saint Elizabeth
School will be accepted. If you are buying them as gifts,
please have names and addresses with you for the stubs.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Saint Elizabeth Elementary
School has always been blessed with wonderful substitute
teachers. We are in need of a more extensive list of daily
subs. If you are interested in subbing at Saint Elizabeth
School, please call Linda Bechtol, School Principal, at
412-881-2958 or email her at [email protected]. ALL
POSITIONS REQUIRE CURRENT PA CLEARANCES:
(Child Abuse, Criminal, FBI Fingerprinting, Act 168)
All are welcome to join us as we pray the
Rosary after the 7:30 AM mass on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays in the Church.
Advent Giving Tree If you picked a gift tag from the
Giving Tree, gifts are due today, December 16. Please
drop them off at the Church Office, or the Social
Concerns Office in Pius X.
Christmas Baby Gift Project The Baby Gift Project
is sponsored by the Respect Life Group. Place a gift near
the Nativity display on Christmas morning. Please tag the
gift stating the contents, size and whether it’s for a boy or
girl. The presents will be distributed to Angel’s Place,
Genesis, PCUC (People Concerned for the Unborn
Child), Hope House of McKeesport and Sisters Place.
A mass request form for 2019 was not published in
the bulletins during the month of October. This
change is due to the Interim Mass Schedule. If you
have a request for a date between January 1 and
March 31, 2019, you may stop at the Parish Office to
schedule a mass Monday through Friday. No mass
intentions will be taken on the weekend. (Phone
requests cannot be taken). Due to the limited
number of masses, only one intention per FAMILY
can be accepted.
Remember in your prayers all those who have died,
especially Catherine Rocco, mother of Karen
Tarwacki. May she enjoy eternal life in heaven.
Spiritual Adoption Program─Happy Birthday!
Your spiritually adopted baby will be born this month—
nine months after being conceived by his/her mother.
The only change at birth is a change in the external life
support system of the baby. The baby is no different
now than before birth except that he/she breathes and
eats differently. The baby is truly a miracle. The baby
began as a 46-chromosome cell and has developed over
the past nine months into this unique human baby we
now can see. Never before in history, nor ever again, will
anyone exist who is exactly like your spiritually adopted
baby. Your prayers saved the baby’s life. Thank you on
behalf of all of the little babies and their mothers for
your loving prayers that helped to bring them to birth
“so that they might have life and have it to the full!”
Martha & Mary Ministry will meet on Tuesday,
December 18 at 7:00 PM in the home of Jean Marshall.
Call Jean at 412-881-2351 for directions to her home.
DID YOU KNOW? Saint Elizabeth Parish provides
Online Giving as an electronic tool for contributions so
you can give via the Internet. Online Giving helps you to
maintain your giving even if you cannot be present at
Mass. This also helps the parish streamline our cash flow,
especially during bad weather or vacation times. Go to our
parish website at www.stelizparish.org to get started today.
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Third Sunday of Advent • December 16, 2018
Holy Spirit • Parish News
Please use your Christmas Flower
envelope to make memorial
donations that will be used to
purchase the flowers for the
Christmas Season. PLEASE PRINT!
All envelopes must be returned by
Sunday, December 16 in order to be
printed on the flyer.�
Our sincere gratitude to all who made our fall
SUPER BINGOS a success! Our profit for
November 11 was $2,404.39 and December 9 was
$3,756.00. Thanks to all who attended!
A special note of thanks to Butch Fast, our Super
Bingo Chairperson and all of our volunteers.
We will be taking some time off for the holidays!
Our next SUPER BINGO will be held Sunday,
February 10. Mark your calendars. Hope to see
you there!
The “Night at the Races” Committee wishes to thank
the many “behind the scenes” people that we couldn’t do
without. To those who cooked and prepared the
food...those who baked desserts...set-up & tear down
volunteers...those who gave so willingly of their time and
worked at this event...the amazing donation of items for
the gift baskets...those who sold tickets...our
DONORS...we say THANKS! We are extremely
grateful for the generosity of those who patronized the
races. Thanks to all of you, we made a profit of
$5,149.48.
SECOND COLLECTION This weekend,
December 15-16, is for our monthly Maintenance
Collection. Thank you for your continued generosity.
CONGRATULATIONS!
To parishioners William
Strauser and Pasquale Veltri
who made the Honor Roll at
Central Catholic for the first
quarter. We are very proud of
you. Keep up the good work!
CHRISTMAS DECORATING will take place
next Sunday, December 23, after the 11AM Mass.
A lot of help will be needed to bring in trees, string
lights, etc. We hope you will plan to stay for awhile
to lend a hand.
PARISH SHARE UPDATE Our parish goal for
2018 is $66,003. We have received $46,649 so far. We
have a balance due of $19,354. The Second
Collections on Christmas Day for Children & Youth
and on January 20 for St. Anthony School Programs
& DePaul School are credited to the Parish Share.
Please be as generous as you can for the children.
Remember that the balance due on Parish Share will
have to be paid out of our savings account.
FUNDRAISER UPDATES Due to all of the
changes, we are a little behind with our “thanks”;
however, our gratitude is real. So here goes ...
SWEEPSTAKES LOTTERY TICKETS
Tickets play Mondays thru Saturdays (No
Sundays) during the month of December 2018.
You don’t have to watch the evening PA Lottery
drawing—we’ll do that for you. If you’re a winner,
we’ll send you a check within 7-10 business days.
Special Thanks to Renee Randolph and family
who do all the work for this fundraiser!
Volunteers are always appreciated at
Holy Spirit. If you have time and
would like to volunteer for one of our
fundraisers, please call our Parish
Office. We will be glad to find
something for you to do!
MASS INTENTION REQUEST FORMS are
available in the back of the Church and can be
returned via the collection basket, dropped off at the
rectory or mailed. We are accepting requests through
March of 2019 for both weekend and weekday
Masses. No requests will be taken over the phone!
Get Involved!
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St. Thomas a’ Becket • Parish News
OPLATKY - ON SALE NOW!
These Christmas Wafers will be on sale Monday thru
Friday from 9 AM until 3:30 PM in the church and
school offices.
The donation for a packet of (3) White and (1) Pink
Christmas wafers is $2.00.
The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle in the Church
will burn this week in loving memory of Henry
Godlewski, from Wife, Claudia.
The Vigil Light in the Chapel will burn this
week in loving memory of Carolyn Weber,
from Brad & Sue Weber.
PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS BREAK—will begin on
Thursday, December 20 and continue through Wednesday,
January 2, 2019. Classes resume on Thursday, January 3rd.
The Preschool Office will be closed as of Thursday,
December 20, and will re-open on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
We wish our parents and friends a
Blessed Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.
OUR PARISH’S ANNUAL GIVING TREE, organized by our
Ladies of Charity, has been another HUGE success! In another
wonderful show of generosity, the people of St. Thomas A’
Becket contributed literally hundreds of gifts — which means
that hundreds of poor, sick, elderly, and infants of our community
will experience the joy this Christmas of not only receiving much
needed and wanted items, but also the joy of knowing that
someone cares! THANK YOU to all those who contributed to
our “Giving Tree” and all those who organized it and made
sure all those gifts got where they needed to be!
The “5th Annual St. Thomas A’ Becket Parish COOKIE
WALK” was another wonderful event in our
parish AND a wonderful example of
generous people contributing their time and
talents! We had 77 bakers, each of whom
contributed 10 dozen cookies! Between the
event itself and making assortment boxes
available after the weekend Mass, everything
was sold. The event raised $4,016! MANY
THANKS go out to the volunteers who
organized, decorated, set-up, cleaned-up and
staffed the entire event! Everyone did a
fantastic job! But it obviously couldn’t have
happened without all those generous bakers
who carefully crafted ALL THOSE
COOKIES!! TO ALL WHO DONATED
COOKIES, THANK YOU!! Your skills and generosity
are VERY MUCH appreciated!!!
Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards renovating
the old church into a fun-filled gym/activity center.
LESSONS & CAROLS
Wednesday, December 19 at 7 PM
St. Thomas a’ Becket Church
This service of magnificent songs and
Holy Scripture readings is a spiritual
oasis in the midst of the holiday
hubbub, offering time for reflection,
meditation, and peace. The choir members of our parish
grouping will lead this service. We welcome all!
END OF YEAR GIVING�Our Parish Share goal for 2018 has been
$136,998.00. We always have a good response, but some�mes the
response is “last minute.” We are almost at the end of this year’s
campaign and s�ll haven’t quite met our goal. We s�ll owe
approximately $27,000. There will be a 2nd collec�on at all
Christmas Masses for the “Christmas Chari�es for Children and
Youth” which supports some of the various Diocesan programs
that benefit children. Monies from this 2nd collec�on will also be
credited toward our Parish Share goal. As always, any amount we
collect for Parish Share OVER our goal; that money stays in our
parish funds and that overage amount is not viewed as “regular”
offertory, so it does NOT figure into our assessment for the next
year. THANK YOU for all your generosity and for the support you
give to our parish throughout the year!�
2019 CHILDREN’S CHURCH ENVELOPES�
Church envelopes are now being prepared for children who have
requested them. If you are interested but haven’t requested them
yet please call the Preschool Office at 412�653�4322. The children
are encouraged to use and donate each week any amount they
wish. This endeavor will help the children realize they belong to and
are part of our parish family. �
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Faith Formation
St. Thomas a’ Becket
Monday, December 17
Wed., December 19 (No class)
Classes resume in January
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Monday, December 17
Tues., December 18 (No class)
Classes resume in January
Holy Spirit
Sunday, December 16
Tues., December 18 (No class Grades 5-9)
Classes resume in January
Faith Formation Schedule for December
“The Story of The Nativity”
Calling all students Pre-school thru Grade 5. Why not be a
part of our very special telling of the Story of the Nativity
thru sacred song and Word? We will have our one and only
practice this Sunday, December 16 at 1PM and we will
perform our play on Saturday, December 29 at 1PM.
Please email [email protected] if you would like to
participate, or call 412-882-5023.
The Advent Wreath
THE SHEPHERD CANDLE - JOY
�
The Third Week of Advent
Over the last two weeks, we have been lighting the
candles on our wreath. What is increasingly evident in
the Advent candles readily demonstrate the strong
contrast between darkness and light. Scripturally,
Christ is referred to as the “Light of the World”,
contrasted with the darkness of sin. Human history
spanned many years before the Incarnation. Our
prophesied Savior, Emmanuel would come to save, to
fulfill God’s promise to make all things new through
Him.
As His Advent, or “coming” draws nearer, the
third candle is lit, with each candle dispelling the
darkness a little more. Thus, the Advent wreath helps
us to spiritually contemplate the great drama of
salvation history that surrounds the birth of God
Incarnate who comes to redeem the human race.
Gaudete Sunday or the Third Sunday of Advent,
symbolizes Joy reminding us of the Joy the world
experienced at the coming of the birth of Jesus.
“…and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped
him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there
was no room for them in the inn. And there were
SHEPHERDS, in the fields nearby, keeping watch over
their flocks. An angel of the Lord appeared to them and
the glory of the Lord appeared to them and they were
terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid.
I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the
people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been
born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” Suddenly a great
company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising
God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth
peace to men on whom his favor rest, (Luke 2:7)
Certification and Enrichment Courses are being offered
for Catechists, Catholic School Teachers and interested
Adults on January 2 to January 5. Visit: www.diopitt.org/
catechetical-certification-and-professional-development for
information.
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS
Looking for ways to celebrate the season of Christmas? Why
not participate in the NATIVITY PLAY being offered by the
children of our parish grouping.
When? Saturday, December 29 at 1PM at Holy Spirit Church.
What? Full participation by cast and audience with a series of
lessons and carols and receive a Home Epiphany celebration
kit. Light refreshments will follow on December 29 at 1 PM
during the weekend of the Holy Family.
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In Our Diocese
Rejoice in the Lord Always – The Third Sunday of Advent is a bit different than the
others. While violet has been the color we are used to the past few weeks, this week the
candle and the vestments are a rose color. These changes signify an increased joy in our
hearts on this Sunday which we call Gaudete, which means “rejoice!” Our joy is
increased because we know that our Savior is near, Emmanuel, God is with us. And, yet,
a bit of anxiety may also creep in. We may be asking ourselves, “are we ready?” “What
must we still do?” This is what those in today’s Gospel were asking John the Baptist. His response? Be
generous. Be honest. Don’t cheat others. As Christmas draws ever nearer, there may be lots of things that
distract us from what the Lord truly desires of us this time of year. God wants us to rejoice today, and all days,
in freedom of heart so that we may share our gifts and proclaim the good news of God dwelling among us and
in us. These lessons can also serve us well as we journey On Mission for The Church Alive! and recognize
God at work in the hearts of sisters and brothers in faith. Rejoice! The Lord is near! Let the peace of God
guide your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235
Diocese of Pittsburgh Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313
Divorced and Separated Support Group – Meetings
start on January 7 – The Divorced and Separated support
group sponsored by Saints John & Paul Pparish will begin
their next 13-week cycle of meetings on Monday,
January 7, 2019. This peer led group provides caring
support to anyone who is experiencing the pain of
separation or divorce. Topics covered include anger,
loneliness, annulment, forgiveness, financial survival and
more. Meetings are on Monday evenings from 7-9PM and
will be held at Saints John & Paul Church in Rooms 8 &
9 in the lower Cardinal DiNardo Center. For questions or
more information, contact Ralph Joy at 412-741-5456 or
[email protected]. Saints John & Paul’s address is:
2586 Wexford Bayne Rd., Sewickley, PA. The church is
located approximately ½ mile west of the I-79 Wexford
exit. For directions please contact Ralph Joy or visit the
Saints John & Paul website at http://stsjohnandpaul.org/.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS by Susan Vogt
“Rejoice in the Lord always…The Lord is
near.” (Philippians 4:4-5) Sometimes pressure preparing for
Christmas can blind us to what’s really important. Start
by remembering that Christ lives in your beloved. Pause.
Take time to rejoice in each other today.
PARENTING POINTERS by Susan Vogt
Last Sunday we heard the apostle, John say “Prepare the
way of the Lord.” (Luke 3:4) There are usually many
preparations to make for Christmas. Help your child
focus on preparing and waiting for the celebration.
(Exception: school celebrations that we don’t have
control over.)
FAMILY PERSPECTIVE by Bud Ozar
Today’s Gospel tells us to SHARE! This Christmas, resist
the pressure to give token gifts. Instead, use those funds
to give necessities to the poor. If our impoverished
brothers and sisters are not on our gift list, we’ve missed
the point of Christmas.
There will be a Protecting God’s Children Workshop on
Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 9AM to Noon at St. Paul
Cathedral Parish (108 North Dithridge Street, Oakland).
All adult parishioners (18 and over) who wish to serve in a
Liturgical Role (Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Adult Altar
Servers, Catechists, Volunteers, etc.) must attend a
Protecting God’s Children Workshop. For questions or
more information, call Mary Ann at 412-807-1611.
Candlelight Mass -- Join your friends and
neighbors for the monthly Candlelight Mass at
Saint Stanislaus Church in the Strip District.
The next Mass will be Friday, January 4, 2019
at 8PM. Confessions and music start at 7PM
and fellowship follows the Mass. For more
info, visit facebook.com/beholdpittsburgh.
O God, help us to be in touch with the goodness of the
world and the joyfulness of life. Let us rejoice and be glad
for all the great and small pleasures that come to us from
you through creation. —Richard Rohr, OFM & Joseph Martos
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Stewardship • Parish Staff & Contacts
SAINT CLARE OF ASSISI 412-233-7870
Student Resident Priest Rev. Fortunatus Mugisha
Business Manager Kathleen Ulmer
Secretary Marie Perticone
Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023
Director of Music Ministry Sean Thornton
Buildings & Grounds Amy Ference
Homebound Ministry Beverly Mazza
Safe Environment Coordinator Lorraine Carter
SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY 412-882-8744
Office Manager/Bookkeeper Joanne Carmassi
Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023
Program Manager Jennifer Michalka 412-882-5023
Director of Music Ministry Christopher McCloskey 412-882-8436
Coordinator of Social Concerns Karen Michaux 412-207-1655
St. Elizabeth School Principal Linda Bechtol 412-881-2958
St. Elizabeth School Secretary Sherry Stumpf 412-881-2958
Director of School Food Services Joliene Battistone 412-881-2938
Parish & School Maintenance Glenn Breier
Parish & School Maintenance Larry Parker
HOLY SPIRIT 412-346-0477
Office Manager Theresa Moser
Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023
Director of Music Ministry Jean Werner [email protected]
Housekeeper/Sacristan Barbara Price
Building & Plant Maintenance Bob Mahoney
Parish Maintenance Colleen Hicks
Prayer Chain Beth Fulmer 412-464-4848
SAINT THOMAS a' BECKET 412-655-2885
Office Manager/Bookkeeper Lynette Baldwin
Secretary Sue Weber
Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023
Pre-School Sr. Dolores Ann, SCN 412-653-4322
Director of Music Ministry Carol Accetta 412-655-2885
Parish Maintenance Gary Maglicco
Parish Maintenance Mike Kearns
OFFERTORY
COLLECTIONS
Fiscal Year
July 2018 - June 2019
Weekend of
December 8-9
ST. CLARE OF ASSISI
Weekly Offering ................$ 3,195.00
Immac. Conception ............. $ 667.00
ST. ELIZABETH
OF HUNGARY
Weekly Offering .............. $ 15,928.00
Immac. Conception ............$ 3,567.00
All categories include online giving
HOLY SPIRIT
Weekly Offering ............... $ 4,905.00
Immac. Conception ..............$ 431.00
ST. THOMAS
a' BECKET
Weekly Offering .................$ 8,983.05
Online Giving ....................$ 2,321.00
Immac. Conception ..........$ 1,866.55
Online Giving (I.C.) .............. $ 330.00
Thank you one and all
for your continued generosity
and support of
our parish communities.
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