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Phone: (412) 793-4439 • Fax: (412) 793-7135 • Church Hall: (412) 793-9788. Website: Saintjanuarius.org • E-mail Address: stjanplum@verizon.net

November 22, 2015 Christ the King

TRUE STEWARDSHIP The gospel message proclaimed throughout the New Testa-ment invites us to live in harmony with the world. This is a challenge to care for the world and be stewards of all that God has given us. Like generations before us, we are entrusted with the care of the earth so that generations to follow may enjoy the same gifts. Sometimes, however, we are absorbed into the ways of the world. When we are of the world, we rely heavily on the power of wealth, beauty, fame, and accumula-tion of material possessions. We want earthly possessions and carelessly turn our hearts from the responsibilities of stewardship and conservation. The readings today challenge us to walk away from the world so that we might inherit our share of God's kingdom. How we live our lives directly reflects our love for God. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Worship Schedules • Mass Schedule Saturday - 4:00 PM, Sunday - 10:00 AM Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM • Confession Saturday - 3:30 PM Sunday - 9:30 AM Or by appointment • Sacraments BAPTISM - By Appointment MARRIAGE - Arrangements are to be made six months in advance.

Parish Staff and Other Contacts Pastor: Fr. Kenneth Sparks

Church Secretary: Betsy Yaklich Pastoral Council Presidents: Bud Joyce

Steve Bullick Finance Council President: Josephine Rock Women’s Guild President: Arlene Miller C.C.D. Coordinators: Diana Bullick

Helen Feledik Prayer Chain Contact: Tracy Zanaglio

412-793-8377 Church and Hall are Handicap Accessible

Saint Januarius Parish Mission Statement St. Januarius is a Roman Catholic community of faith focused on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. We are grateful to those who

have built up St. Januarius to be a welcoming, active, and spiritual parish. With the Eucharist and through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we strive to use the gifts and talents given to us by the Father to support the lives of

parishioners at all age levels and stages of life. We also pledge to live our lives so that through our words and actions all may feel the presence of Jesus Christ in the world today.

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Please : We ask those who have requested prayers to give us another “update” call when your loved one is better.

Kevin D. Audrey D’Incau Helen Feledik William Griffith III Fredrick Heinz Mary K. Heinz Sandy Keller Jacob Knighton Ursula Koontz Helen Kosnac Farah Marshal Donnalee McCloy

Chuck McKinley Kathy Miller Patsy Montanaro Msgr. Ogrodowski Sandy Novak Phyllis Pierce Mary Pivik Rege Reinersmann Kay Silvio Ida Sobr Phil Stango

Jack Tolan George Walcutt Tom Woods Angie Zucco Elmer Zucco

Sick and Homebound Please pray for the following:

MEETINGS COMING UP

Overeaters Anonymous - Tuesday, Nov. 24 Contact Sherry @ 412-795-4897 All meetings are held at 7:00 pm in the

Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at 9:00 am. Additionally, Friday, November 27th will also be at 9:00 am Children’s Mass will be at 7:00 pm on Thursday, November 24 - all are invited. The Giving Tree will be soon up. Thank you in advance. A very special Thank You to Diana and Steve Bullick for their hard work - Jesus and Jammies was a huge success. The children loved it! Old lyrics to an old song: “For united we stand, divided we fall, and if our backs will ever be against the wall, we’ll be together, you and i.” Our backs aren’t against the wall. But we face real challenges in growing the Church today - everything from practical parish finances to a world that seems indifferent. Maybe even callous. There are no easy solutions. But we know one thing: we’ve got to be united in our mission. We need to see the people that are On Mission with us. Together, you and I. To read more, check out “On Mis-sion for Church Alive!” on page 5 of this weeks Pittsburgh Catholic and visit www.OnMissinChurchAlive.org.

May God’s perfect peace and love remain with you always! ~ Fr. Ken

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: But what kind of a king is Jesus? Let us take a look at him: he is riding on a donkey, he is not accompanied by a court, he is not surrounded by an army as a symbol of power. He is received by hum-ble people, simple folk who have the sense to see something more in Jesus. ~ Homily, March 24, 2013

The office will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holi-day. We will resume normal hours on Monday, November 30.

Christ the King November 22, 2015

DATE

ALTAR SERVERS

LECTORS

OFFERTORY

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

MONEY COUNTERS

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21

Megan Christman Volunteer

Linda Stukus Helen K., Jim & Stephanie Hayes

Patricia Demharter Susan Price Jim Price

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22

Angela Campbell BJ Campbell

Robin Greenberg The Mahr Family Barb Waruszewski Carol Carabin George Carabin

Keith Trischen Anita Trischen Marie Pietropaolo Peg Reynolds

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28

Angela Valotta Marisa Valotta Rachel Valotta

Adele Trerice Helen K. Jim & Stephanie Hayes

Connie Meli Mary Ann Kaiser Phyllis Pierce

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29

Denis Farabaugh Erik Farabaugh Danielle Farabaugh

Cindy Kutchko Papciak Family Connie Fiorina Catherine Hanlon Carol Kelly

Ray Valotta Cheryl Stezoski Bill Stezoski

Ministry Schedule

C C D O R N E R

CCD 2015-16 INFORMATION Sun,, Nov. 29: Thanksgiving break— NO CCD

Family Thanksgiving Mass Please join us on Thurs., Nov. 24, at 7:00 PM as we give thanks for our blessings! We are asking for a donation to the Plum Food pantry. Children will be invited to place their food item in a bin at the altar and receive a special blessing from Fa-ther Ken.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

Children’s Mass and St. Nicholas Celebration!

Please join us for a special Children’s mass, served by children in grades 1, 4, and 8, at 10:00 on Sunday, De-cember 6. The children are invited to participate in the St. Nicholas celebration in the Church Hall immedi-

ately following mass. If your child is attending, please sign up in the vestibule. We are also asking for a cook-ie donation. Thank you

Be GOBBLE-dy Good! Practice your prayers!

Mass Intentions

Saturday, November 21 - Sunday November 29

SATURDAY – The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 11/21 4 PM Michael & Mary Redzinak - Helen K., Jim & Stephanie Hayes

SUNDAY - Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of Universe 11/22 10 AM Mary Greis - The Mahr Family

MONDAY - Weekday 11/23 8 AM Mary Lou Scarano - Husband Vince

TUESDAY - St. Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions 11/24 8 AM Living and Deceased Members of the Papciak, Blodgett, Anzlovar & Benton Families - Papciak Family

WEDNESDAY - Weekday 11/25 8 AM Rege Reinersmann - Joe & Mary Ann Birsa

THURSDAY - THANKSGIVING DAY 11/26

9 AM Living & Deceased Members of Kosnac & Hayes Families - Helen K., Jim & Stephanie Hayes

FRIDAY - Weekday 11/27

9 AM Health & Welfare of Fr. Pete Pilarski - Papciak Family

SATURDAY – Weekday 11/28 4 PM Rudy Kosnac - Helen K., Jim & Stephanie Hayes

SUNDAY - First Sunday Of Advent 11/29 10 AM Thank God for all our blessings, we ask for God’s Mercy for all who have gone astray. Heal their wounds Lord - Papciak Family

We reserve the right to make unavoidable changes in the Mass schedule.

Readings for the Week of Nov. 22 Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; 1 Thes 3:12 -- 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - This is the last Sunday of the liturgical year. On this day, we contemplate the kingship of Jesus our Redeemer. Established by Pope Pius XI in 1925 as an antidote to secularism, a way of life which leaves God out of man's thinking and living and organizes his life as if God did not exist. The feast is intended to proclaim in a striking and effective manner Christ's royalty over individuals, families, society, governments, and nations Monday: St. Clement I - Was the third to govern the Church of Rome after the Apostle Peter. He wrote a splendid letter to the Corinthians in order to reestablish peace and harmony in that community. St. Columban - Was educated in sacred and profane letters. He became a monk, crossed over to France and there founded several monasteries of strict discipline. He founded the monastery of Bobbio. Blessed Miguel Agustín - In 1911 he entered the Society of Jesus. He studied in the USA, Spain and Belgium, where he was ordained. He teturned to Mexico, and had to carry our his priestly ministry secretly because of religious persecution. However, he was arrested on false charges and we condemned to death, and died on Novem-ber 23, 1927 Tuesday: St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions - One of 117 people martyred in Vietnam between 1820 and 1862. Members of this group were beatified on four different occa-sions between 1900 and 1951. All were canonized by St. John Paul II. The king of one of the kingdoms banned all foreign missionaries and tried to make all Vietnamese deny their faith by trampling on a crucifix. Like the priest-holes in Ireland during English persecution, many hiding places were offered in homes of the faithful. Wednesday: St. Catherine of Alexandria - According to the Legend of St. Catherine, this young woman converted to Chris-tianity after receiving a vision. At the age of 18, she debated 50 pagan philosophers. Amazed at her wisdom and debating skills, they became Christians—as did about 200 soldiers and members of the emperor’s family. All of them were martyred. Sentenced to be executed on a spiked wheel, Catherine touched the wheel and it shattered. She was beheaded. Centuries later, angels are said to have carried the body of St. Catherine to a monastery at the foot of Mt. Sinai, Patroness of students, teach-ers, librarians and lawyers.

Weekly Collection - Nov. 15

Collection Amount

Offertory $ 2,359

Monthly $ 75

Second Collection $ 146

PSP received 2015 $ 16,445

Please remember St. Januarius in your will.

Christ the King November 22, 2015

Diocesan News Around Our District

PLEASE NOTE the new member-ship form in the bulletin. If you are thinking about joining our Parish Community of Faith OR there is new or changed information that should be of record, please complete the form and put it in the collection bas-ket or send it to the Parish Office; we will be happy to contact you. Thank you for your cooperation in this mat-ter.

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Name_____________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________ City _________________________ Zip ______ Phone_______________ CHECK ONE: ___New Registration ___Change of Address ___Moving out of Parish ___Want Enve-lopes

DIAL 2-1-1 - 24-hour professionally staffed hotline for help with human services. Feeding your family, avoiding eviction; caring for elders, keeping your heat/air on, pro-tecting a friend, joining workforce, and more.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: Celebrate may, the month of Our Lady, by being in the Grace filled village of Medjugorje with Mother’s Pilgrims pilgrimage to Medju-gorje. In the words of Our Lady, “Thank you for respond-ing to my call. If you knew how much I love you, you’d cry for joy.” April 26-May 5, 2016. Spiritual Directors will be Rev. Tony Gargotta and Rev. Joseph Mele. Hostess for the Pilgrimage will be Cathy Howe and Medjugorje Visionary Mirja-na Soldo. For more infor-mation, please call Cathy at 412-878-4673 or Chuck Wysor at Ambassador Travel Service at 412-336-7200 or Mary Ann Sarver at 412-486-8874. Please visit for more information www.motherspilgrims.com. Space is limited.

NEW YEAR'S EVE OLDIES DINNER DANCE - Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish will host their Annual New Year’s event on Thursday, December 31st. Doors will open at 7:30 pm; dancing from 8 pm - 1 am. Tickets are now available for $40 per person and includes a full, homemade hot dinner buffet (Sliced pork & sauerkraut, Fried chicken, Rigatoni, Pierogies, Salad, Rolls, Carrot cake or white cake, coffee & tea), party favors, draft beer, mixers and bottled water, BYOB. (A snow date of Saturday, January 2nd had been set.) The MHN New Year's Eve Dinner Dance has become very popular as a great night and a safe way to welcome in the New Year! So mark your calendars and plan to come eat, drink and party with us this New Year's Eve. The school hall is located at 1515 Tinsbury Street, Pittsburgh 15212. Phone 412-231-2994, ext. 0 / mosthlyname@gmail.com Visit www.mostholynameofjesusparish15212.org

FIFTH SUNDAY: Only 4 months in 2015 have 5 Sundays. Novem-ber is the last of these months. To celebrate an extra Sunday to worship our Lord, a Rosary will be recited at 9:30 on Sunday, November 29. Join your fellow congregants of St. Januari-us in this recitation. The Rosary will be lead by members of the Knights of Columbus.

WALK THROUGH THE HOLY DOOR WITH BISHOP ZUBIK -- In response to Pope Francis’ call for a Jubilee Year of Mercy, our Bishop Da-vid Zubik will open a Holy Door on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 at 2:30 PM during a special Mass in Saint Paul Cathedral. Everyone is welcome to be led through the Holy Door with Bishop Zubik. For more information go to www.diopitt.org/jubilee-yearmercy.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER - Thanksgiv-ing Day, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (Open to all, free of charge) Bring your family, invite a friend or neighbor. RSVP by November 20. Call 724-327-6552 or 412-795-4389. Holi-day Park United Methodist Church 81 Sandune Drive, Plum Borough. Donations can be made to Holiday Park UMC or to Our Lady of Joy Church with “Thanksgiving” in the memo line. We need your help with cooks or kitchen help; servers, greeters, setup, clean up, take our, parking, registration, Prayer and any desserts or cold dishes. Any financial donations will go towards the Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners or toward local charities in our com-munity.

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