Holy Spirit

2603 Old Elizabeth Road West Mifflin, PA 15122

St. Elizabeth of Hungary

One Grove Place Pittsburgh, PA 15236

MASS

SCHEDULE

SATURDAY VIGIL 4:00PM ............. St. Elizabeth of Hungary 4:30PM ................................... Holy Spirit 5:30PM .................... St. Thomas à Becket

SUNDAY 8:00AM ............ St. Elizabeth of Hungary 9:00AM ....................... St. Clare of Assisi 9:30AM ................... St. Thomas à Becket 10:30AM .......... St. Elizabeth of Hungary 11:00AM ................................ Holy Spirit Noon ........................ St. Thomas à Becket

WEEKDAYS Monday ................. 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth 8:30AM-St. Clare Tuesday ................... 8:30AM-Holy Spirit 9:00AM-St. Thomas à Becket Wednesday ............ 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth 9:00AM-St. Thomas Thursday .................. 8:30AM-Holy Spirit 9:00AM-St. Thomas à Becket Friday .................... 7:30AM-St. Elizabeth 8:30AM-St. Clare

(School Mass) 9:15AM-St. Elizabeth Saturday ................... 8:30AM-Holy Spirit

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

MONDAY 9:00-9:30AM ............... 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 à Becket

OCTOBER 6, 2019 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY

PASTORAL STAFF Temporary Administrator: Very Reverend Frederick L. Cain, VE

Senior Parochial Vicar: Father William R. Terza Senior Parochial Vicar: Father Kenneth E. Kezmarsky

Deacon: Gerard A. Como Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Amy LaMartina

Seminarian: John Flynn

St. Clare of Assisi

460 Reed Street Clairton, PA 15025

St. Thomas à Becket

139 Gill Hall Road Jefferson Hills, PA 15025

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(RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS)

Adults interested in becoming Catholic, or those who wish to complete their Sacraments of Initiation (Holy

Communion and Confirmation), are welcome to join us in RCIA. This is a process of prayer, study, conversation and decision. Classes are held each week at St. Elizabeth Church in Pius X Hall from 11:30AM - 1PM. Classes begin in the Fall each year. Please contact Amy LaMartina at 412-882-8744 ext. 3 for more information.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND SHUT-INS:

When someone is in the hospital or confined to their home, please call the Parish Office of the church where they are a registered parishioner to request Anointing of the Sick, to receive Holy Communion, or to be included in the Prayer Chain or placed on the bulletin Sick List.

MARRIAGE

Couples wishing to marry must meet with one of the priests in our parish grouping at least six (6) months prior to the anticipated wedding date. No date can be confirmed until the couple meets with a priest.

Suggested time for weddings: 1:30PM at St. Elizabeth and 2PM at St. Clare, Holy Spirit and St. Thomas à Becket. Couples are required to attend an approved Pre-Marriage Preparation Program. For a listing of programs go to: https://diopitt.org/documents/2018/11/PARISH%20Pre-marriage%20programs%20PDF-1.pdf

ST. CLARE OF ASSISI Phone: 412-233-7870 Office Hours: Monday‒Thursday: 8AM‒2PM Closed Fridays Fax: 412-233-0742 Email: stclaresec@comcast.net Website: www.stclareofassisiparish.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: stelizabethchurch@st-elizabeth.org Website: www.stelizparish.org School Phone: 412-881-2958 School Fax: 412-882-0111 School Website: www.st-elizabeth.org

HOLY SPIRIT Phone: 412-346-0477 Office Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 8AM-4PM Closed Wednesday Thursday & Friday: 8AM‒Noon Fax: 412-466-4983 Email: hsrectory2603@comcast.net Faith Formation: 412-882-5023 Music Office: 412-346-0476 Horner Hall: 412-466-3444

ST. THOMAS À BECKET Phone: 412-655-2885 Office Hours: Monday‒Friday: 9AM‒3:30PM Fax: 412-655-0615 Email: becketst@comcast.net Website: www.saintthomasabecket.com

BAPTISM

Call the Parish Office where you are a registered parishioner. A Pre-Baptism Class is required for first time parents or those who have never taken a class. Please contact Amy LaMartina to schedule a class at (412) 882-8744 ext. 3. After attending class, the Baptism can be scheduled. A sponsor certificate/

letter for each Godparent must be submitted to the Parish Office at least one week prior to the Baptism.

Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. ● St. Clare of Assisi – Baptisms will be at 12:30PM

● St. Elizabeth of Hungary – Baptisms at 11:45AM, after the 10:30AM Mass ● Holy Spirit – Baptisms at 12:15PM, after the 11AM Mass ● St. Thomas à Becket – Baptisms at 1:15PM, after the Noon Mass

Parish Directory • Sacraments

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Date Time Location Intention Offered By

(Vigil) Saturday, October 5

4:00 PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Edward Vlha Val & Jerry Shaffer

4:30 PM Holy Spirit Margaret Cseselka David & Alice Macleod

5:30 PM St. Thomas à Becket Bob & Dorothy Wiesmann Mary & Greg Diulus

Sunday, October 6

Twenty-seventh Sunday in

Ordinary Time

8:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Living & Deceased Members

of the Respect Life Group

9:00 AM St. Clare of Assisi Ed & Margaret Yuhas Kathy & Eileen

9:30 AM St. Thomas à Becket Leah Turberville Gary & Sandy Burcin

10:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Stephen Dale Stugan Family

11:00 AM Holy Spirit Louis Bucci Evelyn Boyle & Family

Noon St. Thomas à Becket Michael “Mick” Kearns Lichalk Family

Monday, October 7

7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Andrew McDonagh Jim & Marlene Winter

8:30 AM St. Clare of Assisi Deceased Members of the Braden & Valvo Families

Regina & Russell

Tuesday, October 8

8:30 AM Holy Spirit Raymond Rauch Nick & Regina Botti

9:00 AM St. Thomas à Becket Lucia & Alessandro Rossi Julie & Ed Krizan

Wednesday, October 9

7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Clement & Mary Blazewick Children

9:00 AM St. Thomas à Becket Dr. James Huber M/M Regis Straka

Thursday, October 10

8:30 AM Holy Spirit John E. Fallon, Jr. Helen, Amy & Stephen Fallon

9:00 AM St. Thomas à Becket Mike Kearns Pastoral Council

of Grouping

Friday, October 11

*School Mass

7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Pauline Capanna Dawn & Cole Majernik

8:30 AM St. Clare of Assisi Delaney & Henry Families Family

9:15 AM* St. Elizabeth of Hungary Walter & Helen Karloski Walt & JoAnn Karloski

Saturday Morning

(Vigil) Saturday,

October 12

8:30 AM Holy Spirit Robert “Bo” Fulmer Members of Holy Spirit

Prayer Chain

4:00 PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Mel Vlha Bob &

Toni Caputo Wohleber

4:30 PM Holy Spirit Albert Sil Jeannette Sil

5:30 PM St. Thomas à Becket Deceased Members of the

Semetkoski Family Bimbo & Vilma Cecconi

Sunday, October 13

Twenty-eighth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

8:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Elizabeth Urban Kimmy & Kevin Canovali

9:00 AM St. Clare of Assisi Brian Thornton Family

9:30 AM St. Thomas à Becket Rose Tranter Pat Yekich

10:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Mary Guyker Daughter, Donna Guyker

11:00 AM Holy Spirit John Serena Ruth & Family

Noon St. Thomas à Becket Deceased Members of the

Cecconi Family Bimbo & Vilma

Mass Intentions This Week

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“The innocent victim of abortion, children who die of hunger or from bombings, immigrants who drown in the search for a better tomorrow,

the elderly or the sick who are considered a burden, the victims of terrorism, wars, violence and drug trafficking, the environment devastated by man’s predatory relationship with nature: At stake in all of this is the gift of God,

of which we are noble stewards, but not masters.” Pope Francis — September 23, 2015

Gospel Reflection “When you have done all you have been commanded, say...We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.” The metaphor in the story could seem harsh to us today. A servant has worked hard all day and rather than receiving a much-needed respite, the master commands an additional task. Jesus, however, is appearing to their sensibilities. This was a hierarchical society in which everyone had a place. His listeners would know this. No servant would presume a reward for good deeds. It’s important to remember that we do have a place at God’s table. But we don’t “earn” it. Dining with the Lord at the heavenly wedding feast requires surrender. It requires deep faith in God and His promises. It also requires commitment. The kingdom takes work! There are fields to plow and initiatives to prepare. There are sheep to tend to and family to care for. There are people waiting for our yes to generous service. When we serve dinner at a homeless shelter, we are waiting on the table of Christ. When we visit an ill relative, we’re imitating the Good Samaritan. We’re visiting Jesus! We’re growing His kingdom of life and love. The Gospel today reminds us to check our motives. Are we serving because we’re seeking a reward? Or because we have faith that this is who we’re meant to serve? That is, is this where we’re meant to be? The Gospel reminds us that this faith can do powerful things! “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree … Be uprooted and planted in the sea and it would obey you.” But ultimately, we’re not the ones doing the deeds. We’re not the ones “earning” the grace. Faith and the good we do for others, is a gift.

As we continue to move forward with the On Mission process working towards becoming one parish, we would like to keep you informed as well as provide the opportunity through listening sessions for you to ask questions and offer comments and suggestions. Please plan to attend one of the listening sessions this week, scheduled for October 7-10. Each evening will begin at 7:00PM and conclude at 8:15PM. Monday, October 7 at St. Clare of Assisi Tuesday, October 8 at St. Thomas à Becket Wednesday, October 9 at Holy Spirit Thursday, October 10 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary

The Agenda for each evening is as follows: Gather for prayer Discussion on the status of our parish grouping administration Timeline presented leading up to July 2020 Follow up regarding the proposed revised weekend Mass schedule Questions

Thank you for your involvement and commitment as we continue on our journey of faith together. In Christ, Fr. Fred Cain, Fr. Bill Terza, Fr. Ken Kezmarsky, Deacon Gerry Como, Amy LaMartina and John Flynn

LISTENING SESSIONS

This Sunday, October 6 you are invited to participate in

Life Chain, a peaceful, prayerful, pro-life demonstration that includes the residents of Baldwin, Brentwood and Whitehall. Pro-life signs will be held by participants lining both sides of Brownsville Road near Brentwood Towne Square between 2:00-3:00PM with an hour of silent prayer. The St. Elizabeth Respect Life Group invites all parishioners to join them and other local parishes for this important pro-life public witness.

Each October the Church celebrates Respect Life Month. This Sunday, October 6 is RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between. During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life.

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October 12 & 13

Eucharistic Ministers Lector Altar Servers Other

Sat. Vigil 4:00 PM

St. Elizabeth

Karen Brown, Janice DiCecco, Janet Mahoney,

Martha Regan, Barbara Stanczak

Terri Kapadia Mason Hoydick ACOLYTE Ken Pegher

Sat. Vigil 4:30 PM

Holy Spirit

David Banas, Howard Bednar, Marian Siler, Liz Stout, Rich Stout

Jim Mangino Carson Finney CANTOR

Patrick Harrigan

Sat. Vigil 5:30 PM

St. Thomas

Steve Callahan, Kelly Campbell, Mike Franczak,

Cindy Kacerik, Frank Kanonik

Tom Stoessel Andrew Graham

Annamarie Graham CANTOR

Laurel Lechner

Sunday 8:00 AM

St. Elizabeth

Jim Grassi, Mary Grassi, Marcia Lynch,

David McBride, Polly Teschke

Pam Wilson Matt Michaux ACOLYTE

Zach Remlinger

9:00 AM St. Clare

Bernadette Baznik Desirèe Medina George Medina

Elizabeth Marsh Laura Cronkhite Aaron Maricic

CANTOR Aggie Bednarofsky

9:30 AM St. Thomas

Caroline Adams, Ron Lichalk, John Reyher,

Jean Smith, Renee Teeney Kay Dryer

Jack Tumas Ryan Tumas

Brianna Wojnar

CANTOR Tracey Parsons

10:30 AM St. Elizabeth

Eleanor Faccenda, Ron Faccenda, Dave Thompson, Jean Wytiaz, Nick Wytiaz

Ray Stofanak John Paul Andreola ACOLYTE

Rachel Andreola

11:00 AM Holy Spirit

Barb Price, Barb Rauch, Jackie Taylor, Soad Veltri,

Rhonda Ward Regina Botti

Ava Lippi Christopher Lippi

Pasquale Veltri

CANTOR Patrick Harrigan

Noon St. Thomas

Sue Baughman Eileen Bourgeois Linda Michaels

Jonathan Veres Alayna Baughman

Nicholas Muffi Drew Schliebner

CANTOR Tracey Parsons

Next Weekend Ministry Schedule

To all our Liturgical Ministers…We are grateful for your role in leading and supporting our weekend liturgies! Thank you all very much for your time and talents towards the joyful and reverent celebration of the Sacraments in liturgy. If you are interested in giving of your time and talent as a liturgical minister, please contact any of our Parish Offices.

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St. Clare of Assisi, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Holy Spirit & St. Thomas à Becket Churches

OCTOBER 20

This is the day that the Church renews her

missionary commitment to bring the love of our

Lord Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. On that evening, hear from one of our own

parishioners, Rose Lord, who has been actively

involved in bringing the love of Christ “to the

ends of the earth” in Lebrun, Haiti. Rose will

share her experience with us as we reflect on

our baptismal call to be missionary disciples.

Rose shared a brief account of her experience: For the past six years I have been working with a charitable organization to help bring some relief to a remote village in the mountains of the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere—Haiti. On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter very near to Haiti’s capital, Port au Prince, wreaked havoc on the country, effecting a death toll of over 300,000. Since then, Haiti has been hit by two hurricanes. Life is a constant struggle in Haiti, but her people are resilient. Despite natural disasters, lack of infrastructure, ineffective government and extreme poverty, they dream of a better future for their children and are working hard towards that goal. I’ve made five volunteer trips to the village of Lebrun in the southwestern part of Haiti and went again in September. The non-profit organization I work with is called HavServe. The name reflects their motto: If you have, you too can serve. In other words, if you have time, resources, energy and skills, you can serve. HavServe has done some amazing work in Lebrun in the nine years that they’ve been working there, including building a school that is currently attended by 100 children who would otherwise not have any access to education. My role has been to help establish home and community gardens—work that I’ve also been doing in Guatemala for fourteen years. Learning to create gardens enables the people to provide for themselves and their families. Working with HavServe and the people of Lebrun has been one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of my life; one that I would like to share with the people of our parish grouping. I will be showing a slide show of the work I have done and I look forward to sharing the fruits and joys of this mission with you!

Thank you and God bless you, Rose Lord

6:30-7:30PM at St. Thomas à Becket (former church building)

ALL SAINTS DAY — Friday, November 1 Vigil (Thursday, October 31)

4:00PM — St. Elizabeth of Hungary 4:00PM — Holy Spirit

Holy Day — Friday, November 1

8:30AM — St. Clare of Assisi Noon — St. Elizabeth of Hungary 7:00PM — St. Thomas à Becket

ALL SOULS MASS — Monday, November 4

7:00PM — Holy Spirit

Schedule based on the approval of the Pastoral & Finance Councils.

Mass Schedule All Saints Day & All Souls Mass

Register Now for

The Bible Timeline study program by Jeff Cavins takes you on a guided and in-depth journey through salvation history. The Bible Timeline is 24 sessions and explains each event that is highlighted on a time chart. Using a color-coded chart, you will learn the major people, places and events of the bible and discover how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our faith.

TUESDAYS … NOVEMBER 19 to MAY 19, 2020 Morning Session: 10:30AM - Noon

St. Thomas à Becket (Former Church) Evening Session: 6:30 - 8:00PM

St. Thomas à Becket (Former Church) For more information,

contact Amy LaMartina at 412-882-8744.

BIBLE TIMELINE REGISTRATION FORM Please drop in any collection basket or

send to any parish office in our grouping

Name: ____________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________ Morning Session Evening Session

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Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235 Diocese of Pittsburgh Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313

Hoagie & Pepperoni Roll Sale Orders will be taken on October 12/13 after Mass at all four churches in our grouping and delivered on October 19/20 after Mass for 14” Italian & Turkey Hoagies — $7.00 Twin-Packs of Pepperoni Rolls — $7.00 Proceeds will be used for coats for kids, special needs citizens, youth and other local Knights of Columbus Programs.

VAPING: WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW … Please note: the date of this talk has changed to Tuesday, October 8 from 6:30-8:00PM in the Serra Catholic High School Gymnasium (200 Hershey

Drive, McKeesport 15132). The presentation is open to the public and registration is not required. Topics will include terminology associated with e-cigarettes, how the devices work, what they look like, how they can be concealed, how to help a child quit using the device and signs of nicotine withdrawal. This event is hosted by Breathe Pennsylvania.

St. Elizabeth Elementary School will host a Preschool Story Hour open to the public on Thursday, October 10 from 1-2PM. Any child who is 3 years and older (and is potty-trained) is welcome to attend. There will be a story, followed by activities with some of our Middle School students. Children can be dropped off after signing in with one of the Preschool teachers. Parents can stay, but it’s not necessary. It is a fun time that your Preschooler won’t want to miss! We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, feel free to email: slydon@st-elizabeth.org.

St. Elizabeth

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Starts at 5:30PM

FREE HOT DOG, FRIES, APPLESAUCE & SOFT PRETZEL

$1,000 Jackpot

Must Go!

Derby Mania 5:30-7:30PM Ready-Set-Go! Downline Derby Side by Side Derby - Donkey Derby Chug-A-Lug Win a Mug Aces Game $800+Super Quickie - $400+ Star Jars

Plus … Pumpkin Patch Raffle

Blessing of the

THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 — 1:00PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary

(Gather around Mary’s Waterfall Grotto)

A Healing Mass is a spirit-filled, inspirational celebration with contemporary and traditional music. All who are in need of emotional, physical or spiritual healing in the celebration of the Eucharist are invited to attend. This is not the Sacrament of Anointing.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 at 7:00PM St. Therese of Lisieux Church

WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE Donate your gently used winter coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Place these items in collection boxes at any church in our grouping. Clothing will be used by Sister’s Place, the Food Bank and the Intersection. Some hats, gloves and scarves will also go to a Navajo reservation.

Jointly sponsored by the Ladies of Charity and the Knights of Columbus

NOW

Thru

October 20

All are invited to “Setting a Place for My Sister” an inspiring Breakfast & Awards Program

to benefit Sisters Place

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 from 7:30AM to 9:00AM

Sally Wiggin and Shelly Duffy emcee to present the 2019 Community Partner Award to Jefferson Regional

Foundation and Economic Development South, as well as the 2019 Resident of the Year Award. Tickets are $75. For more information, visit: events@sistersplace.org.

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St. Clare of Assisi • Parish News

Joe Bacha, Fr. Chuck Baptiste, Joseph Bartolomeo, Fred Bercik, Marcia Bercik,

Jack Billy, Jim Billy, Frances Bindas, Caden Boring, Cullen Boring, Carol Burgess,

Thomas Campano, Maria Campano, Kathleen Cassady, John Chomas, Stephonie Classic, Anne Donnelly, Sheila Eddy, Rebecca Farabaugh, Irene Fera, Amy Ference, Joseph Ference, Meryl Ferrare, Louise Gallo, Richard Gazzam, Margaret Gemerchak, Ida Gouker,

Pat Grguric, Genevieve Hartman, Diana Hess, Marie Hodge, Dave Jacobs,

Lorraine Kossum, Off. James Kuzak Jr., Mayor Rich Lattanzi, Henry Lasich, Lee Lasich, John Linn, Frances Lofstrom, Edward Lucot, Debra Mainiero, Martha Mathews,

Audrey Mihalko, Anna Milas, Deborah (Piatek) Miller, Don Molinaro, Pat Mourey,

Rev. Peter Murphy, Martha Pastorik, Barbara Pavlack, Aldia Pavlik, Sylvia Pittman,

Mary Ann Rakochy, Nancy Razorsek, Ralph Reitmeyer, Br. Raymond Reitmeyer,

Betty Rothbauer, George Senko, Marlene Schettler, Kathleen Slivan, Kathy Tachoir,

Rayne Tortorice, Domenic Virgona, Catherine Vukovich, Ray Werner,

Richard (Buddy) White, Papa Woo, Ray York

Our Sick & Shut-ins…

Our Recently Departed…

Joseph Harchar

The Vigil Candle at the

Tabernacle is lit

In Memory of The Grisnik Family

by

Kathy & Roger Tachoir

Our SECOND COLLECTION THIS SUNDAY is for the

Diocesan Parish Share Program. Thank you for your generosity.

CONCERNING OUR FUNDRAISERS There are a few copies of the book by New York Times Bestselling Author, Matthew Kelley, that are on the BOOK RACK in our Vestibule. Please feel free to pick one up, read it and then return it to the Book Rack so that others may enjoy reading “Rediscover the Saints”—Twenty-five Questions That Will Change Your Life.

New Pittsburgh Catholic Magazines “Excellence in Education” are on the bulletin tables. Pick up a free copy that has a number of local Catholic schools and colleges featured. Enter to win 4 tickets to see the Kennywood Holiday Lights between November 22 thru December 30.

FAB FIVE LOTTERY - September 30 Winner: #015 Marlene Koshar Seller: Marlene Senko

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY - September 30 Winner: Mary Ann Walker Prize: $ 225.00

Next Drawing: Thursday, October 31

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

6:00-8:00PM

Clairton Municipal Building

New October Fab Five Tickets can be picked up in the Sacristy this Sunday. We thank Kathy & Roger Tachoir for sponsoring this month’s ticket.

We have received a Thank You from Deacon Rick Tucek, Diocesan Director at the Mission Office of the Pittsburgh Diocese for the donation that our parish made to the yearly Mission Cooperation Plan. “The poor will receive practical help and experience God’s love and mercy from the sacrifice our parishioners made to support this work.”

Clairton Public Library

FALL BAKE SALE Friday, October 11 9:30AM to 3:00PM

Sponsored by The Friends of the Library

If you have scheduled a Sunday morning Mass and wish to take up

the offertory gifts, please let an usher know before Mass begins.

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Faith Formation

As we move forward as a faith community, we know that Jesus is at the heart of all that we do as church. As we work together and journey towards our merger, the parish grouping of St. Clare of Assisi, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Holy Spirit and St. Thomas à Becket are teaming up to support the ministry of catechesis, that is, forming others in the Ways of Jesus Christ and His Church. Committed to creating a safe environment for all and creating an atmosphere that is safe, hope-filled, dedicated to the Gospels and rooted in respect, reverence and responsibility, we embrace each child and each encounter as an opportunity to enrich the hearts, minds and spirits of our young people. Accomplishing this requires a team working together. There are jobs to be done that are small (taking 20 minutes a session) and some are larger, but there is something for everyone. We are looking for:

Parking lot attendants/traffic control Classroom Assistants

Catechists Hall monitors Office Support

Call 412-882-5023 if you are able to give us a hand. We have programs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. All volunteers must complete their clearances and safe environment training. You may have done this already for your child’s school and the Veritas program for safe environment. WE NEED and WANT you, please consider volunteering. It is a wonderful way to give witness to all the children of our Faith Community.

OPPORTUNITIES

Lord, We thank you for the gifts of our children.

They are the youngest of our seeds

planted in the soil of our church.

Open their eyes so they may see

the love of their community.

Open their ears to hear the good news

of your Word.

Open their hearts so they may feel

your loving embrace.

On Sunday, October 13 the Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated at the Noon Mass at St. Thomas à Becket. The Children’s Liturgy of the Word is for children between the ages of 3-6. What is the Liturgy of the Word with Children? After the opening prayer, the presider invites children to come forward to participate in their own Liturgy of the Word. After a blessing, the children follow the adult leader and assistants to the special location prepared for them. (Cry/Comfort Room) In their liturgy, the children hear the readings from the Adapted Lectionary for Children These readings are suitable for younger children and the children will listen to the Word of God, sing and engage in a teaching, say a simple Apostles Creed and offer prayer intentions. They return to the assembly with their leaflet during the parish offertory.

First Sacrament Orientation … for Children preparing to receive the Sacraments of First Holy Eucharist and First Reconciliation and their parents or significant adult(s).

Wednesday, October 16 4:30-5:45PM St. Thomas à Becket (former church building) Wednesday, October 16 6:30-7:45PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church

Thursday, October 17 6:30-7:45PM Holy Spirit Church

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St. Elizabeth of Hungary • Parish News

ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL WHAT IS IXL? St. Elizabeth students love it! St. Elizabeth teachers love it! IXL is an online computer program where students answer questions about math, language arts, science and social studies. This program continuously assesses each student's knowledge and recommends skills for that student. The students can work on this program at home or in school. The program includes 8,000 skills!

PARISH MEMBERSHIP - We have many inquiries

at our Parish Office requesting a sponsor eligibility form.

Obtaining a sponsor form requires active parish

membership. In order to be considered a member of the

parish you must be registered. Registration forms are

available on our website or in person at the Parish Office.

Also, in order to keep our census up to date, if you have

any changes to your information such as name, address,

telephone number, email address, members of household,

etc. please let us know by calling 412-882-8744, or email

stelizabethchurch@st-elizabeth.org with your updates.

There are many musical groups/choirs here at St. Elizabeth that are beginning their fall season and looking for new members. In most cases, music reading and previous experience is NOT required (except Bell

Ensemble) and all ages and abilities are encouraged to join. If you have always wanted to become more involved in the parish and contribute in a very vital and unique way to the celebration of the liturgy, we invite you to consider joining one of our many groups. For any information, please call the Parish Music Office at 412-882-8436 or email: stelizabethmusic2@gmail.com.

Each year the Diocese of Pittsburgh recognizes the crowning achievement of those couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary in the current year with a Mass presided by Bishop Zubik at St. Paul’s

Cathedral, followed by a light reception. Due to scheduling conflicts, the Golden Wedding Anniversary will take place later than usual. The celebration will now occur on Sunday, November 17. Mass will begin at 2:30PM. If you and your spouse are celebrating your 50th anniversary this year and would like to participate, please call the Parish Office at 412-882-8744 to register.

SENIOR CITIZENS will meet Friday, October 18 at 1:00PM in our new location in the old church hall at St. Thomas à Becket. Any member of our four church grouping, 55 years of age or older, can join. Doors open at Noon with refreshments served at 12:30PM. Money will be collected at this meeting for the November Anniversary Luncheon. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests. Call Tom Rostek at 412-884-2167 for more information.

All are welcome to join us as we pray the

Rosary after the 7:30AM Mass on Mondays,

Wednesdays and Fridays in the Church.

Tickets on sale NOW for the 5th Annual St. Elizabeth Hallo-Boo Cash Bash! on Saturday, October 26 at the St. Elizabeth Gymnasium from 7-11PM. Doors open at 5:30PM. Dinner served at 6PM. $25.00 gets you dinner, beer, pop, coffee and a

chance to win prizes every 15 minutes! BYOB. Over $10,000 in prizes will be given away. You DO NOT have to attend to win! For those attending, we will have a Chinese Auction, Basket of Cheer Raffle, "Minute to Win It" games, Halloween Costume Contest, Poker, In-stant Tickets and Tip Boards for chances at additional winnings. Only 1000 tickets available. Prize list is as follows: 7:00PM—$1,000; 7:15PM—$300; 7:30PM—$300; 7:45PM—$300; 8:00PM—$500; 8:15PM—$300; 8:30PM—$300; 8:45PM—$300; 9:00PM—$500; 9:15PM—$300; 9:30PM—$300; 9:45PM—$300; 10:00PM—$1,000; 10:15PM—$400; 10:30PM—$500 10:45PM—$400; and 11:00PM—$3,000 All proceeds benefit St. Elizabeth Elementary School. Must be 21 years old to attend. Please contact the School or Parish Office for tickets.

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our runners for recording personal best times for the Youthtown Course at the South Hills

Invitational this past Friday, September 27. We had 6 runners receive medals. Girls JV (Out of 104 Runners): Alex Sciullo - 3rd, Katie Richardson - 4th, and Valentina Enos - 8th Boys JV (Out of 112 Runners): - Jonathan Warywoda - 15th and Trevor Horensky - 16th Boys Varsity (Out of 55 Runners): John Paul Andreola - 16th. Congratulations to the runners and coaches!

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Holy Spirit • Parish News

Holy Spirit Craft & Vendor Show SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 10AM to 3PM

If you are a crafter or vendor, there is still time to reserve a space before the October 11 deadline.

To reserve a space, contact Barb Price at 412-466-7125 or email: bp0a@andrew.cmu.edu for more information.

WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE The Ladies of Charity and Knights of Columbus ask that you check your closets for gently used winter coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Boxes will be available in the Usher’s Room until October 20. Clothing will be donated to our neighbors in need at Sister’s Place, the Food Bank and the Intersection.

CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP … will meet on Saturday, October 12 from 9AM to 10AM in the Spirit Room. Lesson 51 will focus on “Evangelization.” All men in our Parish grouping are invited to attend.

THE SECOND COLLECTION ... This Week is for the monthly Unemployment Collection that enables the Cloverleaf Foodbank to help our parishioners and community members who are experiencing food insecurity and hunger. Next Week there will be a special Parish Share Collection. An envelope for this collection has been provided in your October packet. If you are unable to donate on this designated weekend, please keep the envelope and use it when you can. To date, generous contributions from 156 families have been made, amounting to $27,239 towards our goal of $65,197. Please consider giving what you can to help fulfill this important obligation. Thank you!

Thank you in advance for your generosity

to this important collection!

HOLY SPIRIT SUPER BINGO

NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6

Doors and kitchen open at Noon, Early Bird Games begin at 1PM with Regular Games to follow. Tickets are $25/person, available at the door

in Horner Hall. Everyone is welcome to join the fun!

We thank the family of

Agnes J. Pasky

for designating Holy Spirit Church as the recipient of donations made in her memory.

Donations have been received from:

Jill McGowan, Jayne Huston,

Mr. & Mrs. Don McCormley, DDS, Larry Sedlemeyer,

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wisenauer, Friends & Family

The Word Among Us booklets for October are available on the bulletin tables. Take one! They are wonderful tools that bring us closer to God in prayer.

PUBLIC SQUARE

WE ASK GOD TO SAVE AMERICA THROUGH THE ROSARY OF HIS MOST HOLY MOTHER.

Please join us at Holy Spirit by the Grotto for this powerful Public Square Rosary Rally …

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 at NOON

For more information, contact Barb Rauch at 412-886-2636.

THE GOLDEN AGERS … will meet on Tuesday, October 8 at Noon in Horner Hall. New members are always welcome! Call George Kovalcik at 412-466-2140 for more information.

Hospitality Sunday Please join us NEXT Sunday, October 13 in the breezeway, for refreshments and fellowship after the 11:00AM Mass. Come and spend a little time with your brothers and sisters.

Did you know… There are two Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held right here at Holy Spirit each week? If you, or someone you love could use support and encouragement, please come and join others in recovery. The “West Mifflin As Bill Sees It” group meets every Monday at 7:30PM in Horner Hall. The “Sister Ignatia Group” meets every Friday at 8PM in Horner Hall.

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St. Thomas à Becket • Parish News

The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle

in the Church will burn this week In Celebration of the 40th Wedding

Anniversary of Joe & Rose Sullivan

The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle

in the Chapel will burn this week In Honor of Our Lady of the Rosary

GRIEF SESSIONS AT ST. THOMAS À BECKET CHURCH

Bereavement sessions will be held in a classroom in the St. Thomas à Becket School Building. The sessions will be held on Wednesday mornings from 10AM-11:30AM from October 16 through November 20. We invite you to join us if you are in need of support after the loss of a loved one. Gerry Majewski and John Ruslen will facilitate the sessions. If interested, you may register by calling Gerry Majewski at 412-655-4712.

2019 PARISH SHARE CAMPAIGN UPDATE St. Thomas à Becket assessment for 2019

is $139,654.00 Please prayerfully consider how you may be able to help with this campaign, as it is an important effort in every parish of the Diocese, to support the life of our whole local Church.

The more people who participate the more successful it will be, and will benefit us directly (as we keep anything we collect over our goal).

Our 2019 PSP Assessment: $139, 654.00 Monies Received as of 9/30/2019: $ 72, 480.00

OCTOBER 12 & 13 FOOD COLLECTION FOR THE

CLOVERLEAF FOOD BANK The Food Bank is very grateful for the food that is collected monthly and sent to the Cloverleaf Food Bank. Many thanks to our families who bring non-perishable food on the second Sunday of each month. May God bless you. This project is sponsored by the Ladies of Charity and the Knights of Columbus.

The West Jefferson Hills Knights of Columbus, Council #11887, held their Council Level Annual Soccer Challenge competition for girls and boys ages 9 through 14 years old on September 11. Champions in the girl’s age groups were 9 year old Ali King

and 10 year old Allison Wojnar. Champions in the boy’s age groups were 9 year old Tiago Ochoa, 10 year old Jacob Surrena, 11 year old Cody O’Hare and 13 year old Nathan Powell. The above champions of the Council Level competition advanced onto the District Level competition with the exceptions of Ali King and Cody O’Hare who couldn’t compete due to personal reasons. 11 year old Aydin Hajiyev attended the District Level competition as the runner up in the 11 year old boy’s age group. All of these competitors from our Local Council Level won their respective age groups at the District Level competition advancing them to the Regional Level competition. Competitors Tiago Ochoa, Jacob Surrena, Aydin Hahiyev and Nathan Powell won their respective age groups at the Regional Level competition advancing them to the State Level competition to be held on Sunday, November 3 at St. Patrick’s Church/School Complex in Carlisle, Pa. The West Jefferson Hills Knights of Columbus would like to congratulate all who participated in this year’s contest and wish the best of luck to those who are advancing onto the State Level competition. Amount Still Needed: $ 67, 174.00

Children's Liturgy of the Word for ages Preschool to 6 years old will be celebrated in the Cry Room on

Sunday, October 13 at the Noon Mass. The room will remain available for those who

need it during that time.

ATTENTION: We are in the process of installing locks on the upper level doors to the Preschool (side closest to the Coffee Shoppe), so that groups can use the lower level classroom and Coffee Shoppe during the day while Preschool is in session. Until this project is complete, all groups will need to meet in a different location. Please contact the office at St. Thomas à Becket (412-655-2885) for assistance with a temporary meeting location. Thank you for your patience as we ensure the safety of our children.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family & friends of Eric Draper of our parish. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed be embraced by the Heavenly Father unto everlasting life.

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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 Youth & Young Adult Minister Dana Mahr 412-882-5023 Director of Music Ministry Sean Thornton Director of Social Ministry Karen Michaux 412-207-1655 Parish Buildings & Grounds Amy Ference Rectory/Office Cleaning Michele Tevis 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 Youth & Young Adult Minister Dana Mahr 412-882-5023 Program Manager Jennifer Michalka 412-882-5023 Director of Music Ministry Christopher McCloskey 412-882-8436 Director of Social Ministry Karen Michaux 412-207-1655 St. Elizabeth School Principal Leslie Krueger 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

HOLY SPIRIT 412-346-0477 Office Manager Carole Butler Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023 Youth & Young Adult Minister Dana Mahr 412-882-5023 Director of Music Ministry Jean Werner hsliturgy@comcast.net Director of Social Ministry Karen Michaux 412-207-1655 Housekeeper/Sacristan Barbara Price Building & Plant Maintenance Bob Mahoney Parish Maintenance Colleen Hicks Prayer Chain Beth Fulmer 412-464-4848 Centering Prayer Group Jerry & R.K. McElhinny 412-653-0435 Rosary Prayer Group Barbara Rauch 412-886-2636

SAINT THOMAS À BECKET 412-655-2885 Office Manager/Bookkeeper Lynette Baldwin Secretary Sue Weber Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023 Youth & Young Adult Minister Dana Mahr 412-882-5023 Director of Music Ministry Carol Accetta 412-655-2885 Director of Social Ministry Karen Michaux 412-207-1655 Preschool Colleen Dorsey 412-653-4322 Convent 412-655-4122 Parish Maintenance email: tena@saintthomasabecket.com Gary Maglicco Tena Pasqualini

OFFERTORY

COLLECTIONS Fiscal Year

July 2019 - June 2020

Weekend of September 28/29

ST. CLARE OF ASSISI

Weekly Offering .......... $ 3,793.00 Maintenance ................. $ 1,150.00

ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY

Weekly Offering ........ $ 13,343.00 All categories include Online Giving

HOLY SPIRIT Weekly Offering ........... $ 4,244.00 Maintenance .................. $1,412.00

ST. THOMAS À BECKET

Weekly Offering .......... $ 7,983.00 Parish Share ................. $ 2,971.00

All categories include Online Giving

Thank you one and all

for your continued

generosity and support of

our parish communities.

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