St. Malachy Catholic Church

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

343 Forest Grove Road (Kennedy Township)

Coraopolis, PA 15108 “Serving the People of God in Kennedy Township and surrounding communities Since 1947”

February 17, 2019 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Mission Statement We, the Parish Family of St. Malachy, guided by the Holy Spirit are committed to continuing the works for Jesus Christ through worship, education and service thereby building the Body of Christ as a community of compassion and love.

REV. DAVID G. POECKING Administrator

REV. ALAN MORRIS Senior Parochial Vicar

REV. ROBERT ZAJDEL Parochial Vicar

REV. MICHAEL RUFFALO

PT Parish Chaplain / Curator of the Patrimony

REV. RUSSELL MAURER In Residence

LISA DAVIS Business Manager

LAURIE LANZ Director of Music

ADULT CHOIR: Sunday - 9:30 am to 11:00 am

CATHERINE MILITZER School Principal

JENIFER O’SHEA School Secretary

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS:

Sunday during RE class time Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm;

Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS TIMES: Sunday K-8 9:15 am - 10:30 am Monday 1-8 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm

STEVEN SWANK Coordinator of Religious Education, Youth Minister

Safe Environment Coordinator

CAROL PFEUFFER Religious Education Secretary

EUCHARIST:

Mass Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am Mass Saturday - 8:30 am Mass 4:00 pm (Saturday Evening Vigil) Sunday - 8:00 am and 11:00 am

Eucharistic Adoration (3rd Tuesday) - 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm

RECONCILIATION: Saturday - 11:00 am - Noon

BAPTISM: Fourth Sunday of each month.

INFANTS: Please contact the Parish Office three (3) months be-

fore the expected birth. First time parents are required to attend Pre-Baptismal instructions.

ADULTS: RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Those adults desiring to become a Catholic who

have never been baptized or were baptized in an-other faith are invited to the sessions on Mondays in the rectory from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

MARRIAGE: By policy of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, couples

wishing to marry must contact the parish at least six months before the date of the wedding. No date may be set until the couple meets with the priest.

HOLY SACRAMENTS

PARISH PHONE - 412-771-5483 / FAX - 412-331-7312 Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 am to 8 pm; Friday 8 am-4 pm PARISH WEBSITE: http://www.stmalachypgh.org E-Mail Address: parish@stmalachypgh.org

PARISH SCHOOL............................................412-771-4545 RELIGIOUS ED. OFFICE.............................. 412-771-7480 MUSIC DIRECTOR ........................................ 412-331-4664 CAFETERIA .................................................... 412-771-0848 CHURCH HALL.............................................. 412-331-9037

ST. MALACHY CHURCH KENNEDY TOWNSHIP, PA

www.diopitt.org www.thecatholicviewforwomen.com

www.priestsforlife.org catholicscomehome.org www.womenofgrace.com www.rachelsvineyard.org

www.ForYourVocation.org www.helpourmarriage.com

PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN Lisa Aburaad, Brian Breland, James Breslin, Josh Bruchwajski,

Ian Donovan, William Duffy, Travis Dunham, Mark Finnegan, Edward Glance, Jason Glance, Lewis Hess, Chris Holton, Spencer

Lindsay, Christopher McDermott, James McGregor, Benjamin Macek, Jacob Mammay, Steven Marshall, Jeremiah Murphy, Kevin Murphy,

Michael Murphy, Nick Obusek, Nicholas Rymniak, C.J. Stangl, Chris Straw, James Van Dyke, Jeffrey Vittorio, Chris Wasek,

Eric Wasek, Joseph Wasek III, Matthew Zivic

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the self-less acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 6:30 pm Emmanuel Prayer Group - Church 7:00 pm RCIA - Parish Meeting Room 7:00 pm Bingo - Father Weirauch Hall TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 7:00 pm Speaker Series - Church WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Noon Card Party - Father Weirauch Hall 6:00 pm Cub Scouts - Cafeteria MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 6:30 pm Emmanuel Prayer Group - Church 7:00 pm RCIA - Parish Meeting Room 7:00 pm Bingo - Father Weirauch Hall WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Noon Card Party - Father Weirauch Hall 6:00 pm Cub Scouts - Cafeteria SATURDAY, MARCH 2 9:00 am Marian Prayer Group - Church

PRAY FOR THE SICK Joanie, Patrick Alex, Joan Amon, Lee Baker, Barbara, Vincent Barbera,

Rita Battaglini, John Bednar, Ann Borden, Esther Burik, Janet Cain, Betty Campalong, Charles Campbell, Bill Casrelli, Earl Cetto,

Ryan Costa, Bev Cummins, Alice Curtolo, Jane Davis, Judy Deczkowski, Madeline Deluca, Anya DeFeo, Rene Dewine,

Gil Dieteman, Tom Drost, Marge Ferraro, Helena Ferro, Taylor Finn, Lynn Frketic, Mira Fulkman, John & Bonnie Gallagher,

Cynthia Gilchrist, Frank Gracy, Georgiana Guerra, Bruce Gutt, Lizzie Guzman, Brenna Halbedl, Connie Hanlon, Robert Hodgkiss, Elizabeth Jakiel, Victoria M. Jeffrey, Louise Jones, Melissa Jones,

Sean Jones, Sue Joseck, Alberta Kale, Ann Kane, Stella Karg, Wasil Karlobski, Bonnie Kempton, Arlene Kikle, Joseph Knouse,

Ed Krall Sr., Kevin Kramer, Penny Kramer

And for those who request prayers anonymously Please pray for those who are in the

hospitals, nursing homes and the homebound. May they continue to receive the Lord’s blessings.

Sunday, February 17 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm People of St. Malachy Parish 8:00 am Daniel Salak by Salak Family 11:00 am Deceased of Zawatski Family by Marie Zawatski

Monday, February 18 8:30 am Bob Weismann by Weismann Family Tuesday, February 19 8:30 am Helen McTall by Ben & Betsy Leibfried Wednesday, February 20 8:30 am Robert O’Shea by Glenn & Betsy Leibfried Thursday, February 21 - St. Peter Damian 8:30 am Steve, Mary & Jack Rusnak by Rusnak & Fenio Families

Friday, February 22 No Mass at St. Malachy Saturday, February 23 8:30 am Ken Swank by Family 4:00 pm Bernice Luzik by Mary Ann Roman Sunday, February 24 – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am People of St. Malachy Parish 11:00 am Sally Bobro by Pfeuffer Family

UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST MALACHY

ST. MALACHY PRAY FOR US!

REMEMBER ST. MALACHY IN YOUR WILL!

We WELCOME all those who enter this Holy place to worship!

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 17, 2019

FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR

“Rejoice and Be Glad” This Sunday’s Gospel is Luke’s version of the Beatitudes, sterner than Matthew’s: Instead of “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” we get “Blessed are the poor”; instead of “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,” we get “Blessed are the hungry.” Yet the main message is the same, and the Beatitudes anchor the Church’s teaching on how to follow Jesus. (See the Catechism of the Catholic Church, §1716ff.)

Last year Pope Francis published an apostolic exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate, “Rejoice and Be Glad,” essentially a reflection on the Beatitudes, to call each and all of us to holiness in a practical way. He wants each of us in his own way not to be flawless, but to become the saints God intends. For most of us, that means patience with family, kindness to neighbors, working first for the common good rather than our own interests. Your life is a mission, a way for God to speak his word of love to the world. For this, you will need both prayerful devotion to God and committed service to others. Holiness will require sacrifice, but it leads to the vitality and joy of becoming the person God created you to be. Allow God to transform you.

To be holy you must be oriented to God and others, not too wrapped up in yourself. You can’t be too concerned with your own thoughts or feelings, still less whether these are perfectly refined. Nor should you be too absorbed in your own accomplishments or willpower. We begin the walk of holiness by responding to the Lord’s initiative, and by continuing in humble dependence upon his favor and forgiveness.

Jesus’ first great sermon, the “Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5:1—7:28) begins with the Beatitudes, in which Jesus outlines how we can grow in holiness. Elsewhere, Pope Francis has encouraged us to recite the Beatitudes daily: 3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. 10Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you. Pope Francis also cites Matthew 25:31-46—“whatever you did for one of these little brothers and sisters, you did for me”—as a guide to holiness. Here Christians can make two mistakes: (1) They can separate their good works from a personal relationship with the Lord, neglecting prayer and grace and Gospel; or (2) they sideline some social engagement, neglecting to see each person in immediate need as like Christ himself.

Some of the signs by which we can navigate our path of holiness are (a) perseverance, patience, and meekness, (b) joy and a sense of humor, (c) boldness and passion, (d) sharing life “in community,” (e) living “in constant prayer.” It will be a constant battle with the Devil, who opposes us on this path and whose goal is to make us stumble or turn away. Make a daily examination of conscience and ask God for the gift of discernment in finding our way.

Please pray for the 8th graders of St. Malachy and St. John of God Parishes, on retreat today in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

—Fr. Dave

Mass Extraordinary Ministers Cantors Lectors Altar Servers Saturday Feb 23 4:00 PM

Lisa Worms Bill Worms Sharon Cercone

Rosemary Corsetti Mary Ann Fenio Mel Weinstein

Diane Obed Ken Dorman Tom Fenio

Hogan Schirhofer Kaylee Scott Oliwia Karney

Sunday Feb 24 8:00 AM

Don Murphy-W/CH Joan Kuzel-E Ann Kachmar

Edward Kantz Regina Mell Mimi Schneider

Robin Horvatin Dan Gallagher Michael Phillips

Adam Klimas Joshua Klimas Lucas Impavido

Sunday Feb 24 11:00 AM

Barbara Marshall Sue Ondo Regina Osman

Sandy Vaught Terri Donovan Patty Beasock

Quartet Luke Smarra Randy Lowden

Ryan Kozy Tyler Kozy JT Healy

Sara Lyons

Lynette Castelucci

Karl Foerster

KENNEDY TOWNSHIP, PA ST. MALACHY CHURCH

FAITH FORMATION NEWS Religious Education classes will not be in session this Sunday, February 17 and Monday, February 18 due to the President’s Day holiday. Classes will resume on February 24 & 25.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING THANK YOU to everyone who donated to the Souper Bowl of Caring collection! We raised $429.45 which was sent to the Focus on Renewal to assist them in their efforts.

PRE-BAPTISM CLASS Pre-Baptism class will be held on Sunday, March 10 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 306. This class is for parents seeking the Sacrament of Baptism for their children. To register, please call 412-771-7480.

MAKING A MEANINGFUL LENT Join us on Tuesday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Malachy Church for our next installment of our Speaker Series featuring Fr. Richard Jones who will speak to us on how to have a more meaningful Lent. Father Rich is a renowned speaker and author of 4 books as well as one of our former Pastors. He is currently serving our Diocese as an Institutional Chaplain at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Light refreshments will be served.

VOCATION DISCERNMENT RETREAT The Passionist Nuns will host a Vocation Discernment Retreat on Saturday, February 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Monastery. For more information or registration, contact Sr. Grace, CP. passionistnuns@gmail.com or 412-881-1155.

MONTOUR BAND PURSE BINGO The Montour High School Marching Band is holding a Purse Bingo on Friday, March 22 at the Crafton Knights of Columbus Hall, Crafton Avenue (Behind St. Philip Church). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 (includes finger foods, 10 games of bingo and complimentary soft drinks. BYOB - adults 21 and over only. Seats are limited! No ticket sales at the door. Email mbpa.pursebingo@gmail.com for tickets or with questions.

ROCKENRO FAMILY “POT LUCK” DINNER February 28, 2019

6:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity School Cafeteria Enjoy an evening of faith, family, friends, fun and food! There will also be activities for children of all ages! Families will bring a favorite dish to share and a main entrée will be provided by the parish! Contact Deacon Lee Miles at lmiles@holytrinityrobinson.org or 412-787-2140 x156 or Steve Swank at swankymca@gmail.com or 412-771-7480 by February 22.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Genesis 4:1-15, 25; Mark 8:11-13 Tuesday: Genesis 6:5-8, 7:1-5, 10; Mark 8:14-21 Wednesday: Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22; Mark 8:22-26 Thursday: Genesis 9:1-13; Mark 8:27-33 Friday: 1 Peter 5:1-4; Matthew 16:13-19 Saturday: Hebrews 11:1-7; Mark 9:2-13 Sunday: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49; Luke 6:27-38

ON MISSION FOR THE CHURCH ALIVE! Rejoice and Be Glad; Your Reward Will Be Great in Heaven - What is it that we live for? What are the motivations of our thoughts, our words, our actions, our entire lives? Is it something in this life - accomplishment, knowledge, wealth, power, prestige? Or is it something else, like heaven and our eternal reward? As Christians, there are countless references in Sacred Scripture and in the teachings from every generation of the Church that remind us that we were not made for this world. For instance, in the First Book of Chronicles, King David prays, “For before you we are strangers and travelers, like all our ancestors. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without a future.” (1 Chr 29:15) That means we are made for something more, the greatest thing, life for ever with God in heaven. However, it does not mean that we can just sit back and enjoy the ride here, as if heaven is a given. Rather, as Jesus reminds us in the Beatitudes in today’s Gospel, we must put ourselves and our wants aside and instead live for God and others. On Mission for The Church Alive! seeks to provide for the good of the Church so that, in building up the Kingdom of God here on earth, we can be welcomed home to God’s Kingdom in heaven. To learn more and to stay informed visit onmissionchurchalive.org.

EASTER SARRIS CANDIES FUNDRAISER St. Malachy School just kicked off the Easter Sarris Candies Fundraiser. Order forms are in this week’s bulletin, and the color brochure of items is on display in the back of the church. You can give the order form with a check made payable to St. Malachy School PTG to a parent sitting at the scrip table after each mass or deliver it to the school office or rectory. Orders are due March 8, and pickup will be Fri., April 5, in the school library from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. For each order of $50.00 or more, you will receive one ticket to the Carnegie Science Center. Family and friends who live out of town can order candy online at www.sarriscandiesfundraising.com. Their orders will be shipped directly to them. For St. Malachy School to receive credit, you must enter Group No. 10-0458. Questions, please call Kristy Mosur at 412-778-4136 or kmosur@comcast.net.

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SCHOOL NEWS Please keep the 8th graders in your prayers, as they attend their Confirmation Retreat today. School will be closed tomorrow in observance of President’s Day! Correction to Honor roll: Joseph Cole Highest Honors! Great job! Final Monday Night Football Pool Winners: Craig Ernst and Sean Colangelo. Super Bowl Football pool winners: Joe Orlich, Larimer Family and St. Malachy School. Thank you to everyone who participated in our Monday Night Football Pool! It was a great success! Thanks to Mr. Joe Colucci for coordinating it for us. School was cancelled, but not our purse bingo! We had a sold out event! Everyone had a great time and all profits benefit the school fundraising goal.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP Sunday, February 24

2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Ice Skating

Meet in Holy Trinity Parking Lot Bring $15 for Rink Fees RSVP by February 20th

Wednesday, February 27

6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Ministry Center

Dead Growth: Preparing For Lent

Open to all youth grades 6-8 For more information contact Kristin Hayes:

khayes@holytrinityrobinson.org

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Teens in grades 8-12 are invited to the Silver Ring Thing: Unaltered Tour on Wednesday, March 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Seton LaSalle High School. SRT is a radical response to culture’s view of love and relationships. The live events inspire teens to defy the meet-up, hook-up, break-up culture of today and discover true life found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. This goes way beyond ‘purity’ to embrace our identity and pursue a lifestyle that brings honor and glory to God. Tickets are $6 online (unalteredtour.com) or $8 at the door (tickets are free for Confirmation candidates). For more information or to sign-up, contact Steven Swank at swankymca@gmail.com or 412-771-7480.

HIGH SCHOOL WOMEN’S RETREAT The Pittsburgh Religious Vocation Council will host a high school women’s retreat on Saturday, March 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse in Baden. Presenter Merritt Donoghue, 24, will inspire students to embrace their relationship with God in high school and through their early twenties. Merritt is an event planner and dynamic speaker who traces her love of people, ministry and communications back to her days at Our Lady of Sacred Heart High School. She serves on the Catholic Women’s Fellowship Pittsburgh Conference Team and works as Community Engagement Manager for DeFer Coffee & Tea. Join Merritt and treat yourself to a day of conversation, worship and prayerful exploration on the Sisters’ sacred grounds with new and old friends. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be offered. To register for this free event, email your name, phone number and high school to vzottola@stjoseph-baden.org.

HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST Bishop Canevin High School will administer the High School Placement Test on Saturday, February 23 from Noon to 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 11:30 a.m.) All applicants for ninth grade must take the Placement Test in order to determine appropriate course selections and to be considered for scholarships. Register by calling 412-922-7400 ext. 224. There is a $10.00 fee which may be paid in advance or at the door on the day of the test.

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY Join us for a fascinating journey through St. Paul’s enigmatic letter to the Romans! Come and walk with us as we discover the beauty of St. Paul’s most intriguing work. This study will begin on Monday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. at JoJo’s Place Restaurant. It will continue the next 5 weeks on March 18, 25 & April 1, 8, 15. For more information or to sign up contact Dave Keene at 412-855-0960 or email at dave@canapologetics.net.

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

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CHRISTIAN SHARING

Sunday Collection 2-10-19 $ 7,193.00 Votives 2-10-19 $ 596.00 Parish Share 2-10-19 $ 508.00 Easter Flowers 2-10-19 $ 215.00

Thank You for your generosity!