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The Catholic Community of Wexford
Saint Alphonsus & Saint Alexis Connecting our Mission, Growing Our Faith
Welcome to . . .
Sunday Mass Times 4:00 p.m. Saint Alexis (Saturday Anticipated Mass) 7:30 a.m. Saint Alphonsus 9:30 a.m. Saint Alphonsus 10:00 a.m. Saint Alexis 11:30 a.m. Saint Alphonsus 5:00 p.m. Saint Alexis
Weekday Mass Schedule
8:00 a.m. Saint Alexis (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday) 9:00 a.m. Saint Alphonsus (Wednesday) 12:00 p.m. Saint Alphonsus (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
March 3, 2019 The Eighth Sunday
In Ordinary Time
Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?
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From Father Zywan . . . The Gift of Heart and Hands The Church, rooted in Jesus, is built-up with the love and service of God’s people. This truth is real in every age and generation. I recognize that this point is especially applicable now in our time when
the gifts of the laity are needed more than ever. Cindy Cusic Micco, who was an employee of Saint Alphonsus for the past six years, has accepted another position apart from our parish grouping. Though not in Wexford, she will continue to use her gifts at the service of the Church. At Saint Alphonsus Cindy served as Director of Communications and Office Manager to Fr. Kevin. Besides holding those positions, she also served in helping make possible the immense task of transitioning from two offices to one location which is now housed at Saint Alexis. We are also grateful to Cindy for her presence and service in our community. Now we wish her the best in her new position in the Butler community. I am sure she will continue to use her skills in making a difference in the Church in transition as part of the ON MISSION for the CHURCH ALIVE! We are thankful to Cindy for the difference she has made in our community touching the lives of many. We wish her all the best in serving in another portion of God’s vineyard. Cindy, may you know that much love and the continued prayers of many go with you. We wish you all the best in what lies ahead in your career of love and service.
Communication Update In our efforts to continue to unify and build the Catholic Community of Wexford, efforts are being made to provide a singular bulletin which shares the information of Saint Alphonsus and Saint Alexis parishes. Besides following the helpful “blue prints” of the diocese concerning On Mission for the Church Alive!, many parishioners have made this suggestion to unify our parish bulletins for the convenience of all. We ask your patience as this process continues to evolve. It is our intention to use the weekly newsletter (bulletin) to most effectively communicate information pertaining to the Wexford Catholic Community to parishioners and guests alike. Thank you for patience in this process. Similarly, work is already taking place to provide a unified website that will provide a singular source of information to the community. In the spirit of the On Mission Initiative, we are determined to serve the community in all ways the best we can. These two projects reflect our committed service to all who are actively engaged in our community and active seekers alike. Thank you for your prayers and God’s blessings…
Thank You for Your Generosity “Thank you for welcoming the Little Sisters of the Poor into your parish for our collection! We enjoyed meeting with your parishioners and appreciate their generosity. Without your help we would not be able to welcome the elderly poor
into our Home and provide them with the compassionate care they truly deserve. We are pleased to share that our collection totaled $7,086.43! Your parish’s warm and generous support of the Little Sisters of the Poor certainly embodies the virtue of Mercy toward the elderly population living at our Home. With your help we are able to provide housing, food, healthcare, security, and most importantly, unconditional love for our Residents. Please convey our sincere gratitude to everyone at your parish for partnering with us in this mission!” Sincerely, Sister Margaret Mary, l.s.p.
Ash Wednesday & Lenten Devotions The Lenten season begins this Wednesday, March 6, with Ash Wednesday. Ashes will be distributed during the four Masses that are scheduled in the Wexford Catholic community that day. They are as follows:
Ash Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Mass Saint Alphonsus Church 9:00 a.m. School Mass Saint Alphonsus Church 12:00 p.m. Mass Saint Alphonsus Church 7:00 p.m. Mass Saint Alexis Church
Please note both the times and locations.
The Stations of the Cross The Stations of the Cross will be celebrated at both worship sites on Fridays during Lent:
2:00 p.m. with school children Saint Alphonsus Church
7:00 p.m. Saint Alexis Church The decision to hold Stations of the Cross on Friday evenings at Saint Alexis was made in conjunction with Pastoral Council. Acknowledging the limited parking at Saint Alphonsus due to the annual Fish Fry it was determined that this decision would best serve our grouping. Thank you for your understanding. We can make this work. Just keep focused on Jesus and appreciate the opportunities that are ours.
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To love is learning to follow Christ with others. LOVE
WE PRAY FOR THE SICK
We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician, those members of our parish families of Saint Alphonsus and Saint Alexis Parishes who are in need of healing in body, bind or spirit, especially:
Jacob Anzelone Brian Bart Don Bartolomucci Diane Brenner David Brunner Marylisa Bucci Emma Bullick Kathy Carlin Alexandra Ciminaro Ana Dzolic Karlo Franjko Candie Gagne Thomas Gagne Elmer Gerst Marge Gerst
Patricia Gross Dcn. Al Heiles Larry Isom David Jenka Doreen Johnson Sandra Johnson Kay Lang John Long Eugene Mancino Loretta Marchase Ron Mehok Linda Miele John Mullen Paul Nemeth Ray Obringer
Theresa Pegher Larry Sampietro Sarah Sestric Janice Spowal Marian Stack Morrie Stack J. T. Taiclet Mary Ann Taiclet Tessa Tarasovich Paul Turnley Marci Williams Prayer Shawl Recipients
If you know of a parishioner or have a loved one who is ill, please contact the Parish Center and let us know. We will place that person’s name on the prayer list for four weeks. Intentions may return to the list upon monthly request. Contact the Parish Center at 724.935.4343 to add a loved one onto the list.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
First Reading — One’s speech shows the bent of one’s mind. Praise no one before he or she speaks (Sirach 27:4-7). Psalm — Lord, it is good to give thanks to you (Psalm 92). Second Reading — We are given victory over death through Jesus. In the Lord our labor is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:54-59). Gospel — A good person produces good, an evil person produces evil. The mouth speaks from the goodness of the heart (Luke 6:39-45). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE The Catholic Community of Wexford wishes to extend their deepest sympathy to those who mourn the loss of a loved one, especially the souls of: Stella Kleinhampl (95); Brenda Lea Corcoran (43) wife of James D. Boyd, Jr.,mother of Rowan Corcoran and daughter of Nanci and John Corcoran; Mary Francis Vranich (91) wife of Marko and mother of Marko III and John (Valerie) Vranich, Anita Uzonyi and Kathleen (Daniel) Suchy and Julie (Dr. John) Waltz; Osvaldo Fontecchio (94), father of Anna Mar ie (Edwin) Breaux who recently passed through death. May the choirs of angels welcome them and where Lazarus is poor no longer, may they find eternal rest.
LENTEN REGULATIONS
ABSTINENCE FROM MEAT: Catholics in the United States age 14 and older (with no maximum age) are obliged to abstain from meat on ASH WEDNESDAY (March 6), the FRIDAYS OF LENT and GOOD FRIDAY (April 19). Church law forbids the use of meat but does not prohibit eggs, milk products or condiments made with animal fat.
FASTING: Catholics in the United States, from the
day after their 18th birthday until the day after their 59th birthday, are obliged to fast on ASH WEDNESDAY and GOOD FRIDAY. Church law allows for only one full meal a day, but does not prohibit the taking of some food in the morning and evening. The combined quantity of the two meals should not exceed the quantity eaten at the full meal. The drinking of ordinary liquids does not break the fast.
Note: People taking medications or with health concerns should follow their doctor’s advice on fasting. Catholics are also reminded they should fast from solid food one hour before receiving the Eucharist. PRAYER AND ALMSGIVING: Abstinence and fasting
should lead Catholics to a deeper prayer life. Almsgiving provides an opportunity for a deeper understanding and response to the needs of
others – particularly the poor.
Saint Alphonsus Information Mass Intentions
Do You Donate to Saint Alphonsus Through
Online Banking? We need to ask a favor of you – it’s easy and costs nothing. Please go into your “payer information” and change the address so that your bank sends your checks
to our new address: Saint Alphonsus Parish Office
10090 Old Perry Highway
Income for February 18 through 24, 2019
Regular Electronic Total
Offertory Parish Share School Maintenance Future Diocesan Collections Flowers Votives
TOTAL
$ 5,830 $ 2,341$ 230 $ 211 $ 10 $ 10 $ 8,632
$ 12,318 $ 3,111 $ 334 $ 221 $ 10 $ 110
$ 149 $ 16,253
$ 6,488 $ 770 $ 104 $ 10
$ 100 $ 149 $ 7,621
Parish Share Assessment: $128,674 Collected: $292,775.50 Overage: $ 164,101.50
Special Collection: March 3: Maintenance Collection
SAVE THE DATES FOR PARISH - WIDE MEETINGS
Two Parish-wide meetings for the Catholic Community of Wexford will be held in March during which Father Zywan and the
Executive Pastoral Council will present a “State of the Parish” report followed by a question-and-answer period. Please mark your calendar for these dates: Sunday, March 24, in Saint Alexis Church immediately after the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Thursday, March 28, in Saint Alphonsus Church at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 3 7:30 a.m. - William Connor by Lawrence Connor 9:30 a.m. - Father Ed Czmerda by Saint Alphonsus Music Ministry 11:30 a.m. - Alfonso Bellasario by Donato Bucci & Family
Monday, March 4 12:00 p.m. - Ed Pieczynski by Margie and Leonard Thomas
Tuesday, March 5 - No Masses
Ash Wednesday, March 6 7:00 a.m. - Living and Deceased members of Saint Alphonsus Parish 9:00 a.m. - Father Kevin Fazio and all Priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh 12:00 p.m. - Jim Kavanagh by The Family
Thursday, March 7 - No Masses
Friday, March 8 12:00 p.m. - Priests of the Diocese of Pittsburgh
Saturday, March 9 - No Masses
Sunday, March 10 7:30 a.m. - Joan Dumm by Angi and Steve Noel 9:30 a.m. - Rosemary Zappa by Zappa Family 11:30 a.m. - Robert Miller by Ann Miller and Family
Sunday, March 3 First Sunday Food Collection for North
Hills Food Bank 2019 Parish Share Campaign begins
7:30 a.m. Mass 9:30 a.m. Mass with Children’s Liturgy
of the Word 10:30 a.m. Children’s Choir practice
in church 11:30 a.m. Mass
Monday, March 4 12:00 p.m. Mass
2:00 p.m. Mass at Grace Manor 6:00 p.m. Religious Education classes
in school 6:00 p.m. Men’s Fellowship in school
cafeteria 7:15 p.m. Metanoia Lenten Retreat
in church 7:30 p.m. RCIA in school room 102
Tuesday, March 5 8:00 a.m. School instrumentalists practice
in church 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Passion Play
rehearsal in cafeteria 7:00 p.m. First Reconciliation
Ash Wednesday, March 6 9:00 a.m. School Mass – All are welcome
12:00 p.m. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fish Fry
Take Out Only 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir practice
in rectory basement
Thursday, March 7 8:00 a.m. Children’s Choir practice
in school 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Passion Play
rehearsal on new side of church
Friday, March 8 8:00 a.m. Sanctuary Committee meets
in church 12:00 p.m. Mass
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fish Fry
Saturday, March 9
Sunday, March 10 7:30 a.m. Mass
9:30 a.m. Mass with Children’s Liturgy of the Word
10:30 a.m. Children’s Choir practice in church
11:30 a.m. Mass
OUR ADVERTISERS
Thanks this week to our bulletin advertisers for advertising in our parish bulletins: Saint Alphonsus - Eichner’s Whole Farm and Greenhouse
Saint Alexis - King Orthodontics Please patronize our sponsors or at least, be sure to thank them when you have the opportunity to do so. It is through their support that our weekly bulletin is made possible! May God bless all our benefactors!
This Week at Saint Alphonsus
ONLINE GIVING WITH FAITH DIRECT Why not make a change to the most convenient and secure way for you to make your weekly offering to Saint Alexis. To enroll in automatic contributions, visit www.faithdirect.net and use Saint Alexis code: PA47. Thank
you for your continued support of our parish family!
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OFFERTORY - FEBRUARY 27, 2019 Envelopes $ 8,803.46 Faith Direct $ 7,712.98 Loose Money $ 951.00 Total $ 17,467.44 Weekly Operating Expenses $ 19,350.00 Surplus (Shortfall) $ ( 1,882.56)
Parish Share Donations as of $ 174,776.12 Diocesan and Parish Goal $ (210,000.00) Amount Still Needed $ ( 35,223.88)
MASS INTENTIONS
Saint Alexis Information
Mass Time Extraordinary Ministers Reader 1 Reader 2 Altar Servers Cantor
4:00 p.m. J. Schuler, M. Schuler, M. Schuler, M. Bauer, R. Bogovich, C. Bogovich, B. Busi
J. Schon M. Takacs A. Dingle, H. Dingle C. Isacco
10:00 a.m. D. Lohmann, D. Lohmann, R. Reiger, V. Iarussi, M. Wertz, J. Heim, S. Stack
L. Myers B. Roberts M. Heim, R. Wertz H. Stalnaker
LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE: MARCH 9 - 10, 2019
Saturday, March 2 - Blessed Virgin Mary
4:00 p.m. † Richard F. Wagner, Sr. - Kathryn Goetz
Sunday, March 3 - The Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
†Theresa Spirnak Krepp - Paul Krepp † Norbert Zawadzki - The Dills Family
Monday, March 4 - Weekday
8:00 a.m. †Mark Pelly - Cindy Graban
Tuesday, March 5 - Saint Casimir
8:00 a.m. †Holy Face of Jesus - Anonymous
Wednesday, March 6 - Ash Wednesday
7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Living and Deceased Members of Saint Alphonsus Parish Fr. Kevin Fazio and all Priests of the Diocese of Pittsburgh †Jim Kavanagh - The Family †The Parry and Lukacs Family - Bob and Rita Parry
Thursday, March 7 - Thursday after Ash Wednesday
8:00 a.m. †Edward Penco - Paula Green and The Penco Family
Friday, March 8 - Friday after Ash Wednesday
8:00 a.m. †Twila Miller - Don and Carolyn Gaus
Saturday, March 9 - Saturday after Ash Wednesday
8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
† Natalie Skiles - Mary and Bill Skiles † Georgina Koch - Betty C. Koch
Sunday, March 10 - First Sunday of Lent
10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
†Catherine Hohman - Mary Kay Mooney The Living and Deceased Members of Saint Alexis and Saint Alphonsus Parishes
MONDAY, March 4 Pro-life Rosary Pro-life Meeting Mass at Grace Manor Handbell Choir Support Group Lenten Series at St. Alphonsus
TUESDAY, March 5 Small Groups Tuesday Hope Children’s Choir ALPHA
WEDNESDAY, March 6 Men’s Fellowship Prayer Group Mass at St. Alphonsus with Ashes Mass at St. Alphonsus with Ashes Mass at St. Alphonsus with Ashes Mass at St. Alexis with Ashes
THURSDAY, March 7 Small Groups Support Group B
FRIDAY, March 8 Support Group Support Group
SATURDAY, March 9 Small Groups Emmaus Group Breakfast Club First Penance Support Group Girl Scout Cookie Sales
SUNDAY, March 10 RCIA Support Group
8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
6:45 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
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Saint Alphonsus and Saint Alexis News
Want to grow in prayer? Just pray! By Dave VanVickle, Director for Evangelization
Possibly the most important aspect of trying to grow in prayer is what St. Teresa of Avila called "an earnest and most determined resolve not to halt." I believe that God desires each and every one of us to have a profoundly deep prayer life. This means He will give us what we need to advance farther and farther into this beautiful mystery. What is our part? To resolve to pray each and every single day. In order to let God lead us into His heart we need only to put some time aside each day that is strictly His. You must adopt a strict diligence of prayer that cannot be sidetracked by anything. You might try to make a list of the things that have interrupted your prayer life in the past. Make a plan, make a schedule and pray every single day. The devil will do everything he can to interrupt this resolve and it is important that we recognize that and no matter what kind of sin we fall into we should still pray each and every day. It is not hypocrisy to pray in a state of sin. Instead it is the only sane thing to do. When you have offended the Lord it is then that you should run to Him all the more. The devil will also try to trick us into thinking the Lord is not listening to our prayer. In this moment we must remember that the primary objective of prayer is for us to listen and not just speak. We must also remember that God has promised He will always listen and answer our prayers although not always in the way we expect in the time we expect. The bottom line is that we could all be saints if only we prayed. Do not let anything get in the way of this and God will draw you in. He will speak to your heart. You will become whole in Him. He will set you afire. May the Lord draw you into His heart through our perseverance in prayer.
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Lots of Volunteers Needed for Saint Alphonsus Fish Fry Our volunteers are the key to an incredible Fish Fry operation. Scores of volunteers prepare, cook and serve over 1,000 meals every Friday night in Lent. As our volunteers will tell you, working the Fish Fry is about fellowship – making new friends and reconnecting with old ones. We need volunteers to do everything from cutting up the fish to serving the meals to cleaning up the kitchen. Altogether, we need over 150 volunteers every Friday night as well as volunteers during the week. To see a list of volunteer job descriptions and time slots, please go to https://tinyurl.com/2019FishFry or call Saint Alphonsus parish office at 724.935.1151. We would love to have you join us!
Looking for Sponsors We need sponsors for our Fish Fry! Sponsors help defray costs for this major fundraiser that benefits the Saint Alphonsus Parish and Blessed Francis Seelos Academy. Please consider supporting the Fish Fry as a sponsor – you can sign up by going online to tinyurl.com/StAlFishFry19. Or you can fill out a paper form – copies are in the back of the church near the bulletins at Saint Alphonsus and in the Narthex of Saint Alexis. For more information: [email protected] or call LeeAnne Davison at 412.398.0123.
40 Days for Life Saint Alexis Pro Life Committee will hold a vigil on Tuesday mornings at Planned Parenthood,
downtown, Pittsburgh throughout the 40 days beginning on March 12. We will meet at Saint Alexis Parish at 7:45 a.m., drive to Mass at Saint Anthony’s Chapel at 8:30 a.m. and be at Planned Parenthood from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on March 12, 19, 26, and April 2 and 9. For information call: Beth Ann Veres at 412.680.5894 or Claudia Berthold at 724.799.5904.
We Need Apostles for Passion Play Jesus had 12 apostles. The Passion Play currently has 8. Men: Jesus is calling you to be an apostle … and so is Music Director Mary Heagy. Please let Mrs. Heagy know you are ready to answer the call by contacting her at 724.538.5258 or [email protected] . Passion Play rehearsals are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the church until March 19 when rehearsals move to the Ryan Center. The play - “Make Us Believers” - will be performed on Friday, April 5, at 8 p.m. and on Saturday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in the Ryan Center, which is adjacent to Blessed Francis Seelos Academy. No admission fee is charged; a freewill offering is appreciated.
A Royal Invitation for Women
Do you know that you are a daughter of the King? Sometimes the stresses of life cause us to forget
the gifts that come with such a title. The Emmaus weekend is about rediscovering those benefits of being a child of royalty. It is a time for reflecting, renewing, reconnecting, relaxing and rejoicing. It is an opportunity to build valuable relationships with other women, as we discover who we are and whose we are: a daughter of the most high. Come spend a weekend for an opportunity to encounter or rediscover Jesus in your life. The retreat is led by lay women who found Emmaus to be a life changing experience. The retreat is being held at the Kearns Spirituality Center in Allison Park from April 26th through April 28th, 2019. To register or for more information, contact Jodie at 412.429.1573.
Baptism Preparation Class Infant Baptism is celebrated on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. at Saint Alexis and at 12:45 p.m. at Saint Alphonsus by
appointment only. Expectant parents need to attend a preparation class. The next Baptism preparation class at Saint Alexis will be held on Thursday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wright Room of the Parish Center. Please register by going online to stalexis.org. Our next class at Saint Alphonsus will be April 8 at 4:45 p.m. To reserve a spot for this class, call Louis Bosco at 724.935.1160. Every Tree Is Known By Its Own Fruit In grade school catechism class you may have been asked to learn and memorize the Fruits of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, long-suffering, modesty and chastity. These 12 attributes are the means by which we come to understand how an individual is living in accord with the Holy Spirit. They are the work of God’s grace in our lives and the result of us tending to our hearts, making them fertile soil for the love of God to take root so that only good fruit can grow. Like any agricultural image that we use for faith, the Fruit of the Spirit requires both hard work and trust. A farmer works hard to till, plant, weed out and tend to his crops in order to reap a bountiful harvest. Yet, he also has to trust that the sun and rain will come in the necessary proportions to nourish what he has worked so hard to plant. For us, we have to work hard to weed out anything which seeks to harden our hearts or set up resistance to the work of the Spirit. Then, we must trust the ways in which the Spirit is at work to bear abundant good fruit in and through us. Nurturing the Fruit of the Spirit works for our good, the good of others and the good of the Church as we journey On Mission for The Church Alive! Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.
Blessed Francis Seelos Academy
When Is First Reconciliation and First Communion? Our second graders who are making their First Reconciliation and First Communion have the option of participating in ceremonies at either Saint Alphonsus or Saint Alexis.
For information, contact Louis Bosco at [email protected]
Alex Brown chosen as Shakespeare Contest Finalist In February, sixteen Blessed Francis Seelos Academy students had the opportunity to take the stage and experience the excitement of performing live at Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contest. More than 1,000 area students form 80 schools competed in the 25th Annual Contest. Teams of judges evaluated each participant. Blessed Francis Seelos Academy seventh grader Alex Brown was one of five students chosen as a finalist in the Monologues Lower Division (grades 4-7) category. He performed as Antony from Julius Cesar. This was Alex’s first year participating in the competition. Eighth graders Bella White, Lauren Rajasenan, and Caroline Marschke received an Honorable Mention in the Upper Scene (grades 8-12) category. They performed as Dromio, Luciana, and Adriana from Comedy of Errors.
Leading up to the live performances, Pittsburgh Public Theater coaches came to Seelos Academy and worked with students on interpreting their monologue or scene, blocking, and adding props to help bring their scene to life.
Science Fair Recently, six students from Blessed Francis Seelos Academy competed at the Covestro Science Fair held at Heinz Field. Out of 1,100 participating students, 7th grader Haley Baranoswki won "Outstanding Female Biologist" for her project "How Safe is My Yoga Mat?" She won a medal, a certificate, and a monetary award. Michael Gill, also in seventh grade, won a monetary award for his engineering project "Does Bridge Design Affect Weight Bearing Capacity?" Other outstanding students that participated were McKenney Martha, Meredith McCalmont, Lauren Rajesenan, and Connor Walker. We are very proud of your efforts and hard work! Pictured are: Emma McCosby, Hayley Baranowski, McKenney Martha, Anastasia Davis and Dr. David Blozowich
Pre-School Visit Fr. Joe visited Blessed Francis Seelos Academy Early Childhood Center in February as part of one of their “Community Helpers” lessons. He talked with the preschoolers about his life as a Priest, about Church, and about Prayer. The children enjoyed learning how he helps people in the community.
First Holy Communion Saturday, April 27, 4:00 p.m. at Saint Alexis Church Sunday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Alexis Church Sunday, May 5, 9:30 a.m. at Saint Alphonsus Church Sunday, May 5, 11:30 a.m. at Saint Alphonsus Church
First Reconciliation Tuesday, March 5, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Saint Alphonsus Church Saturday, March 9, 10:00 a.m. to noon
at Saint Alexis Church
neighborhood news OVER 50 UPCOMING EVENT March 10 - Contact Rose Scheller for more information at 724.728.2563.
LENTEN SERIES AT ST. TERESA OF AVILA Join Fr. Michael Maranowski, at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Ross, for a 3-part series: “Personalizing Your Lenten Journey with Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving.” Each session will focus on one of the spiritual disciplines – Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving – the three pillars of Lent. All sessions are on Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in St. Teresa of Avila Church: March 7 – Fasting; March 21 – Almsgiving. No registration necessary.
INTERESTED IN PLAYING SOFTBALL? Grab a few buddies and put a team together. ICC is looking for new teams for the 2019 season. We play Sunday
afternoons in the Cranberry area. For information please visit us at facebook Inter County Church softball or www.leaguelineup.com/icc "
2018-2019 CARITAS CONCERT SERIES The 2018-2019 Caritas Concert Series will present the One Voice Christian Vocal Ensemble Lenten Performance at St. Sebastian Church TODAY Sunday, March 3, at 3:00 p.m. Also mark your calendars for the last concert of the season, which will feature the Slippery Rock University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the top auditioned university concert band, May 5, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Church. A freewill offering will be taken to benefit the ensemble performing and the parish Music Ministry. All are welcome! Questions? Contact Kathy Melago, Director of the Caritas Concert Series, at [email protected].
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LEARN ABOUT MARRIAGE ANNULMENTS Divorced Catholics and everyone else interested in learning about the annulment process are welcome to attend a free workshop with Jay Conzemius, JCL, Tribunal Director and Judge. He will speak at six locations during Lent. Topics will include: theology of marriage; ministry of the tribunal; marriage annulment types; why, when and how to start the petition for annulment process; and a process overview. Participants can ask questions and/or start the process. If you plan to attend email [email protected] or call 412.456.3033 for seating arrangements to be made. The presentations are scheduled on the following dates: Monday, March 11 - Mary, Mother of Hope, New Castle, Marian Room; Tuesday, March 19 - North American Martyrs, Monroeville, DeLuca Hall; Monday, March 25 - Saint Katharine Drexel, Bentleyville, Drexel Hall; Thursday, Apr il 4 - All Saints, Etna, Activities Building; Monday, April 8 - Saint Kilian, Cranberry Twp, Church Hall; Thursday, April 11 - Saint Barbara, Bridgeville, Saint Barbara Hall.
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Administrator Reverend Paul J. Zywan / ext. 224 /[email protected]
Parochial Vicar Reverend Joseph M. Freedy / ext. 233/[email protected]
Deacons Deacon Albert Heiles/[email protected] Deacon Jeffrey J. Ludwikowski /[email protected]
Director of Parish Operations/Business Manager Chuck Goetz / ext. 223/ [email protected]
Director of Evangelization Dave VanVickle / ext. 232/[email protected]
Office Manager MaryEllen Pendel / ext. 221/[email protected]
Directors of Music Christopher Brewer/ext. 226/[email protected] Mary Heagy/[email protected] Assistant Music Director - Lisa Hoffman
Director of Religious Education Louis Bosco/[email protected] Religious Education Program Manager Paula Green / ext. 225/[email protected]
Coordinator of Youth Ministry /Young Adults David Piccirilli/ ext. 227/[email protected]
Bookkeeper/Safe Environment Coordinator Mary King/ext. 212/[email protected]
Receptionist/Secretary Gail Clendaniel/ext. 210/[email protected]
Facilities Managers Tom Pendel/[email protected] Carl Pieczynski/[email protected]
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To become a registered member of the parish family, please visit our website at www.stalexis.org. Introduce yourself to us at Mass!
MARRIAGE
Arrangements must be made with a priest at least six months in advance of the desired wedding date.
HOLY ORDERS
For information about the priesthood or the vowed religious life, please contact Fr. Zywan or the Vocation Office of the diocese at 412.456.3131 or visit pghpriest.org.
BAPTISM Celebrated on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. by appointment. Arrangements should be made through the Parish Center several months in advance. Parents need to be registered parishioners and complete a pre-baptism class before scheduling a baptism.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Communal anointing is celebrated periodically. Anyone who is anticipating surgery is encouraged to request this sacrament prior to being admitted to the hospital. Individuals who are unable to attend Sunday Mass and would want to receive the sacraments are asked to please call the Parish Center.
www.SaintAlphonsusWexford or www.stalexis.org
Phones - 724.935.1151 or 724.935.4343 Fax - 724.935.1270
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BLESSED FRANCIS SEELOS ACADEMY
SAINT ALPHONSUS AND SAINT ALEXIS PARISHES - THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF WEXFORD
Parish Office: 10090 Old Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090
PRAYER
Eucharistic Adoration Saint Alphonsus: Wednesday 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saint Alexis: First Friday of every month from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Prayer Ministry - To initiate a request on the email prayer chain at Saint Alexis for urgent prayer needs, call Barb Busi at 412.366.4829 or if you would like to be a part of this important ministry to pray for others.
RECONCILIATION
Saint Alexis: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Saturday - 7:30 a.m.-7:55 a.m. Saturday - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saint Alphonsus: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
Principal Robert Reese - [email protected]
School Secretary K-8 Patty Anfang - [email protected] 724.935.1152
School Secretary Pre-K Chris Schlieper - [email protected] 724.935.3940
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS SAINT ALEXIS CHURCH #010900 10090 OLD PERRY HIGHWAY WEXFORD, PA 15090 CONTACT PERSON MARYELLEN PENDEL @ 724-935-4343 OR PAULA GREEN SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2002 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP Color Laserjet 3500N SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION March 3, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 THROUGH 13 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday, February 26 at 12:00 p.m. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please deliver to Parish Center. The Parish Center is the first building on the left as you pull into the parking lot. Thank you
