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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 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
JUNE 23, 2019 THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST
PASTORAL STAFF Administrator: Father Robert J. Cedolia
Senior Parochial Vicar: Father William R. Terza Senior Parochial Vicar: Father Kenneth E. Kezmarsky
Deacon: Gerard A. Como Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Amy LaMartina
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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Parish Directory • Sacraments
ST. CLARE OF ASSISI Phone: 412-233-7870 Office Hours: Monday‒Thursday: 8AM‒2PM Closed Fridays Fax: 412-233-0742 Email: [email protected] Website: www.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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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
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.
(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.
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
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Date Time Location Intention Offered By
(Vigil) Saturday, June 22
4:00 PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Thomas Kuma George & Linda Liotus
4:30 PM Holy Spirit Louise Krampf John Slack
5:30 PM St. Thomas à Becket Patsy Sue Ogilvie Regis & Faye Zebroski
Sunday, June 23
The Most Holy Body & Blood
of Christ (Corpus Christi)
8:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Darl Brown Irene Brown & Family
9:00 AM St. Clare of Assisi Genevieve DelVecchio Al & Chris Yacavace
9:30 AM St. Thomas à Becket Michael & Helen Kulish, Sr. Kulish Family
10:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Jane Martin Family
11:00 AM Holy Spirit David Graham Cagney Family
Noon St. Thomas à Becket Joseph Vincent Parise Parise Family
Monday, June 24
7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Patricia Sue Ogilvie Tom & JoAnn Rostek
8:30 AM St. Clare of Assisi Domenica Capolupo Sam Barich
Tuesday, June 25
8:30 AM Holy Spirit Ray Rauch Soad Veltri
9:00 AM St. Thomas à Becket In Celebration of the 59th Wedding Anniversary of
Regis & Faye Zebroski
Wednesday, June 26
7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Paul Roscosky Paul Jr., Marcy & Terri
9:00 AM St. Thomas à Becket Robert Rankin Joe & Rose Sullivan
Thursday, June 27
8:30 AM Holy Spirit Barbara Wolfe Patrick Wolfe
9:00 AM St. Thomas à Becket Angie Zalakar Lois Breisinger
Friday, June 28
7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Regina Stretavski Aunt Shirley
8:30 AM St. Clare of Assisi Ada DiMattia Peggy Sollon
Saturday Morning
(Vigil) Saturday, June 29
8:00 AM Holy Spirit Urban Karl Jerry & R.K. McElhinny
4:00 PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Al Morrone Bingo Volunteers
4:30 PM Holy Spirit Madge & Steve Honeygosky Barb & Dave Gregory
5:30 PM St. Thomas à Becket Deceased Members of the
Wojtunik & Koranek Families Stan & Diane
Sunday, June 30
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Marge & Bill Parker Family
9:00 AM St. Clare of Assisi Josephine Zumbo Family
9:30 AM St. Thomas à Becket Carole Theresa McDonald Vangura Husband, Ron
10:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Ai Jin Zhou & Jin Tuan Li
11:00 AM Holy Spirit 40th Wedding Anniversary of
Mike & Kathy Shimko Shimko Family
Noon St. Thomas à Becket Joseph Frangona Wife, Joan
Mass Intentions This Week
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Gospel Reflection “They all ate and were satisfied.” Why read the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves this Sunday? Here we see the mystery of our physical and spiritual realities intermingling. Too often, they can feel separate. When we go to Mass, how often we appear more ordinarily human rather than stretching toward the divine. Perhaps our experience of the Eucharist is fairly mundane. We notice when a new sacramental wine has been selected. We feel the varying textures of the host and wonder if they’ll ever bring back the one that tasted distinctly like wheat. As we shuffle up to the front and stride back to our pew, we notice the looks on people’s faces and clothes on their backs. We get distracted by the
crying child, the man blowing his nose and the mechanical sound of the air conditioner kicking in. How human we are, how earth-bound, how material! How good God is for entering into these selfsame realities. How good God is for proclaiming “the kingdom of God,” for heal[ing] those who needed to be cured,” for having mercy on a tired and hungry crowd. How many of the crowd noticed what had been done for them? Did they realize their dinner was a miracle? How often do we miss the deeper reality of the Eucharist? Even if in the moment of receiving Communion we don’t experience radical ecstasy and don’t feel any different, there is a tangible reality to cling to. Our God loves us enough to become bread for us, not only to feed us but to be fed upon by us.
Taking Your Faith to the Next Level ...
Last Day to Register
Monday, June 24
FORMAT: During the sessions, we will read, discuss and
develop a plan of discipleship.
COST: $15.00 for the book (make check payable to: St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church)
QUESTIONS: Contact: Amy LaMartina at 412-882-8744
or email: [email protected]
DATES Wednesday Mornings
10:00 - 11:15 AM
Wednesday Evenings
6:30 - 7:45 PM
Week 1: June 26 St. Clare of Assisi Holy Spirit
Week 2: July 10 St. Clare of Assisi Holy Spirit
Week 3: July 17 St. Clare of Assisi Holy Spirit
Week 4: July 24 St. Clare of Assisi St. Thomas à Becket
Week 5: July 31 St. Clare of Assisi St. Thomas à Becket
Week 6: Aug. 7 St. Clare of Assisi St. Thomas à Becket
Week 7: Aug. 14 St. Clare of Assisi St. Thomas à Becket
All Parish Offices will be closed on July 4 and 5 and will re-open on Monday, July 8
Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds, hide me. Let me never be separated from you. From the malignant enemy, defend me. In the hour of my death, call me, And bid me come to you, That with your saints I may praise you Forever and ever. Amen.
— St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
The Feast of
CORPUS CHRISTI
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June 29 & 30
Eucharistic Ministers Lector Altar Servers Other
Sat. Vigil 4:00 PM
St. Elizabeth
Jude Bourdeau, Janice DiCecco, JoAnn Karloski,
Meg McNicholas, Ray Neff
Jonathan Laychak Bridget Perko ACOLYTE
Tori Legleitner
Sat. Vigil 4:30 PM
Holy Spirit
David Banas, Mel Droppa, Tim Hughes, Kathy Rotz,
Marian Siler Tom Behrmann
Lenora Debiak Jane Suski
CANTOR Patrick Harrigan
Sat. Vigil 5:30 PM
St. Thomas
Mike Franczak, Dawn Hines, Frank Kanonik,
Sherri Kearns, Janie LaFrankie
Yvonne Frenock Celene Cooke Liliana Cooke
CANTOR Gene Staudt
Sunday 8:00 AM
St. Elizabeth
Jim Grassi, Bill Parker, Larry Parker, Maureen
Richardson, Pam Wilson Ed Klein Eddie Richardson
ACOLYTE Josephine
Richardson
9:00 AM St. Clare
Linda Hicks Desirée Medina George Medina
Laura Cronkhite Denise Boring
Ron Lomis CANTOR
Laura Thornton
9:30 AM St. Thomas
Dave Alderson, Ryan Alderson, Carolyn Peternel,
John Reyher, Madeline Zumbo
Tootie Dischner Richard Allan
Madelyn Panaiia Briana Wojnar
CANTOR Gene Staudt
10:30 AM St. Elizabeth
Ron Faccenda, Doug Saltzman, Marian Sciulli, Jean Wytiaz, Nick Wytiaz
Eleanor Faccenda Paige Prusak ACOLYTE
Julia Saltzman
11:00 AM Holy Spirit
Patty Cagney, Cheryle Ebbitt, Janet Motta, Jackie
Taylor, Rhonda Ward Cheryle Ebbitt
Emma Lutz Thomas Strauser
Will Strauser
CANTOR Patrick Harrigan
Noon St. Thomas
Linda Michaels Caylie Robis Rose Sullivan
Toni Aceto Nicholas Muffi Mary Pesanka
Ethan Weir
CANTOR Gene Staudt
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. Thomas à Becket Church
Live Entertainment Sky Jump Lottery
Flea Market Games of Chance Super Auction
Spin Art Outdoor BINGO Gift Baskets
Daily Drawing Bake Sale
The next Baptism Preparation Class for first time parents will be held on Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30PM in St. Pius X Hall (across from St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church) Room 107. To register for this class, call Amy LaMartina at 412-882-8744.
Ho! Ho! Ho! … On July 16 it’s
“Christmas in July” at St. Elizabeth!
That’s right! On Tuesday Night, July 16, St. Elizabeth’s Gymnasium turns into the North Pole for the 3rd Annual “Christmas in July” BINGO event.
Get in the spirit a little early this year.
Admission gets you a free dauber, a free Christmas Bulb and a Free Dinner!!
Dinner served at 5:30PM — Early Birds start at 7:00PM 6 cards for $13 12 cards for $16 18 cards for $20 24 cards for $24 $1,000 must go Jackpot!
= = = = = = BUS TRIP REGISTRATION FORM = = = = = Name: ________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________
Check/cash enclosed: _______ (please make check
payable to: St. Thomas à Becket Church for $110)
Mail this form to St. Thomas à Becket Church or place in any collection basket. Label envelope: “JESUS” BUS TRIP
To Sight & Sound Theatre Lancaster, PA
COST: $110 (includes show ticket and cost of bus)
Last day to sign-up is July 3
55 seats available...first come, first served
QUESTIONS: Contact Patty Aul at 412-650-7813
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In June of 2018, members of our Finance Council submitted our balanced Budget for the 2019-20 year. We projected needing $4,943 every week in order to meet our monthly expenses. If you can find it in your budget to help our budget by increasing your contributions by just a dollar or two, it would be greatly appreciated.
St. Clare of Assisi • Parish News
Joe Bacha, Fr. Chuck Baptiste, Joseph Bartolomeo, Fred Bercik, Marcia Bercik,
Jim Billy, Frances Bindas, Caden Boring, Cullen Boring, Carol Burgess, Tom Caldwell, Thomas Campano, Maria Campano, Kathleen Cassady, Josephine Cathell,
John Chomas, Stephonie Classic, Frances Colonna, 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, Off. James Kuzak Jr., Mayor Rich Lattanzi, Frances Lofstrom, Edward Lucot, Debra Mainiero,
Martha Mathews, Audrey Mihalko, Anna Milas, Deborah (Piatek) Miller, Pat Mourey,
Rev. Peter Murphy, Martha Pastorik, Aldia Pavlik, Sylvia Pittman, Eileen Poorman, Irene Rapsack, Nancy Razorsek, Ralph Reitmeyer, Br. Raymond Reitmeyer,
Betty Rothbauer, George Senko, Kathleen Slivan, Kathy Tachoir, Rayne Tortorice, Domenic Virgona, Catherine Vukovich, Ray Werner, Richard (Buddy) White,
Papa Woo
Our Sick & Shut-ins…
Our SECOND COLLECTION THIS SUNDAY is for the
Peter’s Pence Collection that enables the Holy Father to respond with
emergency financial assistance to those throughout the world who
suffer from war, oppression, disease and natural disasters.
We still have a number of open dates for Masses on Sundays (9AM) or Mondays and Fridays (8:30AM) from July 21 to December 30, 2019. Mass Intention (pink) Forms are on the bulletin tables and must be turned in with a $10 stipend for each Mass request via mail, in the collection basket, or at our Parish Office. No requests will be taken by phone.
Our Recently Departed…
Elsie Cola
Annabelle Julian (Aunt to the Julian cousins)
Next Drawing: Friday, June 28 Entered to Date: 77
CONCERNING OUR FUNDRAISERS
Please consider taking the Traveling Statue of Our Lady of Fatima home for a week. Gather as a household to pray for our families, our parishes, the Universal Church and peace in our world. Look for the Sign-up Sheets in the Vestibule. There are still a number of weeks
available to participate in this beautiful tribute to Our Lady.
THE VIGIL CANDLE
is lit
The Deceased Members of the Charney Family
Our SECOND COLLECTION NEXT SUNDAY will be for our normally scheduled end of the month collection that is always designated for the Repairs & Maintenance
of our parish properties.
Stop by the Aging Institute Resource Center at UPMC McKeesport (1500 Fifth Avenue, McKeesport) Crawford Building, Suites 145 and 150. You can visit their Resource Center, call their Help and Referral Line at 412-664-3463, or go online at Aging.UPMC.com to learn about free monthly classes or events that are offered.
To supplement our cash flow for the coming year, we will continue to offer our monthly FAB FIVE Ticket Fundraiser. We are seeking six sponsors (individuals or businesses) to cover the cost of printing this ticket. Winners will be determined on the 7PM Lottery from January to June 2020. This ticket is only $5 and gives you 5 chances to win $500! Call the Parish Office to sponsor or to purchase a ticket.
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary • Parish News
All are welcome to join us as we pray the Rosary after the 7:30AM Mass on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays in the Church.
ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL Farewell and Thank You … As I prepare to end my full-time career in education, I can’t think of a better place to have been for my last position. St. Elizabeth Elementary School and Parish are truly special places and I will miss them both. I have spent over 40 years in education, starting with a year in a public school in El Paso, Texas and a year of substituting in the American Military School in Bitburg, Germany. When my husband and I settled in Pittsburgh, his hometown, there were no teaching jobs so we started our family. In 1980, I began subbing at St. Pius X School in Brookline. I became full-time the next year and stayed there until 2007. At that time I became principal at Holy Spirit in Millvale and in 2010 took that position at St. Katharine Drexel in Bethel Park. In 2013 I was blessed to be offered the position at St. Elizabeth Elementary School. I was immediately welcomed by the families and the parishioners. I have loved watching the children grow, getting to know them and their talents and interacting with the parishioners and parents at our fundraisers; especially the infamous Donut Booth. I am always amazed to see the number of alumni and their parents who miraculously appear to “ice the donuts”. I will now be one of those who comes back to help out at the donut booth and I plan to continue attending the Cash Bash and Fashion Show. I won’t say goodbye because I do plan to be around for those types of events. I can’t thank you enough for all of the prayers and support I have received from you. You have my everlasting gratitude. I will have you all in my
prayers every day. God bless you all! Linda Bechtol
St. Elizabeth JV and Varsity Soccer News Congratulations to both the JV and Varsity Soccer Teams. The teams combined for a record of 19-1 and both finished as undefeated
section champions. The JV finished 2nd in the Diocese and the Varsity won the Diocesan Championship.
On behalf of the parish community of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, I wish to offer my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Linda Bechtol for her forty years of service and dedication to Catholic Education, but especially the past six years as Principal of St. Elizabeth School. Linda will be retiring at the end of June 2019. Linda has shared with us her love of children and the gift of partnering closely with the parents. Linda’s expertise as an educator has been a tremendous blessing to our school and parish. We will miss Linda
and wish her the very best in her retirement. Fr. Bob
Deacon Mingwei Li Saint Elizabeth of Hungary,
Pleasant Hills Fourth Year Theology
Theological College Mingwei Li attended two years of elementary school in China before moving to the United States. Following graduation from the Baldwin-Whitehall School District, Mingwei attended Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio and John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio, before transferring to the University of Pittsburgh. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Mingwei was accepted into the priestly formation program and began two years of studies at Duquesne University and Saint Paul Seminary. After completing his pre-theology studies, Mingwei was accepted at Theological College and The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. to begin theological studies. In the Summer of 2015, Mingwei participated in the seminarian program of the Institute for Priestly Formation at the University of Creighton in Omaha, Nebraska. Following his second year of theology, Mingwei began his pastoral year assignment at Saint Richard Parish, Richland Township. Mingwei was ordained to the deaconate on June 23, 2018 before returning to Theological College and the Catholic University of America to finish his final year of theological studies. Deacon Mingwei Li will be ordained on Saturday, June 29 at 10:00AM at Saint Paul’s Cathedral by Bishop David A. Zubik. He will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at 10:30AM on Sunday June 30 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. A reception will follow in the gym.
THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON JULY 4TH AND 5TH FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY
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Holy Spirit • Parish News
MASS INTENTION REQUESTS
Request Forms are available in the back of the Church and can be returned via the collection basket, dropped off at the Rectory Office or mailed.
We are accepting requests through December of 2019 for both weekend and weekday Masses. There are several openings for weekday Masses.
A Mass date and time must be scheduled when picking up a Mass card. No Mass cards will be distributed without a Mass date, time and stipend.
No Mass requests will be taken by phone.
SECOND COLLECTION ...
Next weekend, for the Solemn Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, our Second Collection will be taken for the annual diocesan Peter’s Pence collection. Note: this envelope is included in your July packet. This collection enables the Holy Father to respond with emergency financial assistance to those throughout the world who suffer from war, oppression, disease and natural disasters. It is a powerful way for Catholics around the world to assist those most in need. Please be as generous as possible.
PARISH SHARE UPDATE Generous contributions from 119 families have been made, amounting to $19,835 towards our goal of $65,197. Please consider giving what you can to help meet this goal. Thank you!
WEEKDAY MASSES,
ADORATION, DEVOTIONS AND
THE ROSARY Our 8:30AM Masses on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays, are held in the
Oratory, not in the main church. The Oratory is located behind the Parish
House on the lower level. Parking is
available on the lower level or folks
may park in front of the Parish House and walk down the
stairs located to the left of the Parish house. This is also where Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is
held on First Fridays and where Devotions to the
Immaculate Heart of Mary are held on First Saturdays.
The Rosary Prayer Group meets at Holy Spirit every
Tuesday at 4PM. Everyone in the Parish grouping is welcome and
encouraged to join us in this beautiful little setting for any
of these celebrations!
Please Note: On Saturday, June 29 only, the morning Mass time at Holy Spirit will be changed from 8:30AM to 8:00AM. This change is necessary so that all of our Priests may attend the Ordination of Priests that day at St. Paul Cathedral.
CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP The Men's Fellowship Group will meet on Saturday, July 13, from 9AM to 10AM in the Spirit Room. Focus will continue on Lesson 49, "Building Up the Body of Christ." All men in the parish grouping are invited to attend.
Saints Peter and Paul Avocado Soup adapted from The Monastery Garden Cookbook
Ingredients: 3 leeks, white parts only, trimmed and sliced 3 avocados, peeled and sliced in half 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream 1 teaspoon paprika salt and pepper to taste lemon rind as garnish Directions: Place the leeks in a saucepan, cover with 6 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook leeks for 15-20 minutes. Remove pan from heat, allow to cool slightly and then whirl leeks and water in a blender or food processor. Pour the mixture back into the pan or a large bowl. Place the avocados, lemon juice, sour cream paprika and salt and pepper in the blender or food processor and whirl for about one minute. Add to the leek mixture and blend all the ingredients well by hand. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve cold and add some lemon rind on the top of each serving as garnish. Yields 4-6 servings.
Saints Peter and Paul, Pray for us!
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St. Thomas à Becket • Parish News
ROSARY FOR: ETHEL SLATER - 6/25 ANGIE ZALAKAR -7/2
DR. JOHN HAUSER -7/9 The Rosary will be recited on the above dates for the repose of the souls of Ethel, Angie & John. The time will be at 8:40AM before the 9AM Mass. We invite you to join us in this charitable act.
ST. THOMAS À BECKET’S PARISH FESTIVAL JUNE 27, 28 & 29 6-11PM
The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle in the Church will burn this week In Honor of the Wedding of Michelle & Chad Benninger, from Mom & Dad.
The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle in the Chapel will burn this week In Thanksgiving of Brad & Sue.
ATTENTION: Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers &
Altar Servers ... the next schedule will be for September 7
through November 3, 2019. Any requests off that you may
have for that time should be turned in by August 10, not
the date written on the schedule you received. Sorry for
any inconvenience this may have caused.
ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED Any youth in Grade 5 or higher who would be interested in serving the parish by assisting the priest during Mass, should pick up a form in the back of the church. Once the form is completed, please return it to the church office.
2019 PARISH SHARE UPDATE
Our 2019 PSP Assessment: $139,654.00
Monies Received as of 6/1/2019: $52,389.00
Amount Still Needed: $87,265.00
PRE-SALE RIDE TICKETS You can purchase a one-evening ride pass at the pre-sale price of $10 (cost is $15 at the festival). These tickets will be available for purchase in the Parish Office during the week Monday through Thursday between 9AM until 3:30PM.
PARISH RAFLE TICKETS Please return all Raffle Tickets to the Parish Office by Wednesday, June 26. The first drawing for the $1000 nightly
prize will be on Thursday, June 27. Tickets are $2 a piece or a book of 12 for $20.
SKY JUMP LOTTERY TICKETS On opening night of the festival, we’ll have Sky Divers “dropping in.” Numbered disks are randomly placed in a section of our parking lot. Whatever disk the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divers land on (or nearest to), the person who has that number wins $250, $500, or $1000 respectively. The numbered tickets are $10 apiece and are available for sale after all the Masses this weekend and in the Parish Office from 9AM until 3:30PM from Monday through Wednesday.
BINGO EXTRAVAGANZA
While there is Bingo each night of the Festival, A SPECIAL NIGHT OF BINGO, WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, JUNE 28 AT 7PM. The cost is $20 per ticket (only 100 tickets will be sold).
The ticket entitles a person to 2 cards for all 10 standard bingo games plus the 14th Final Jackpot game for $500. 3 Special Bingo Games will be played for 50% of the card
sales. Cards for “Specials” are $3 for the first 2 cards.
MICHAEL KEARNS
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mike Kearns who died suddenly on June 17 and was buried from here on Friday, June 21. Mike was our maintenance person for the last 7 years and his dedicated service to the church exceeded that. His hard work, his kindness to others and joyful spirit will be long
remembered. He will be greatly missed. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed be embraced by the heavenly Father unto everlasting life. Please pray for his wife, Sherri and her family during this time of grief and sorrow.
May Mike rest in the peace of the Lord.
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Faith Formation
at Sunset Golf
This Sunday, June 23
Need service hours?? Come help in the Game Booth at the St. Thomas à Becket Festival. Help is needed June 27, 28 and 29 … for as little or as long as you can. Let Dana know if you are able to help.
Join us on Sunday, July 7 from 7-9PM when we will be
setting up for Vacation Bible School in the St. Thomas à
Becket former church building. We can use your help!
What is Liturgy of the Word for children?
And your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the prosperity of your children. Isaiah 54:13
In 1973, the Congregation for Divine Worship promulgated the Directory for Masses with Children. This document offers principles and guidelines for adapting the liturgy for children so that they may gradually take a more active and conscious part in the full Eucharistic assembly. The Directory attempts to respect the nature of childhood and the age and abilities of the young. The children are dismissed from the general assembly at Sunday Mass to a designated worship space for the children to participate in a Liturgy of the Word dedicated to them with the Sunday readings and a reflection on the scriptures geared to their learning level. At the conclusion of the Liturgy of the Word the children return to the main assembly for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Vacation Bible Camp News: Did you get your registration? If you need another copy you can find one online on the parish webpage, at any of the parish offices, or by contacting the Faith Formation Office. Registration for Vacation Bible Camp will end on July 3 so be sure to get your registration in as soon as possible. Please call the Faith Formation Office at 412-882-5023 if you have any of the following items: large pieces of cardboard (like from an appliance) and baby food jars with lids or any other small jars (60 jars are needed).
On October 13, 1949, Pope Pius XII formally named Our Lady of Ghisallo as the patroness of cyclists. Medieval legend says that Count Ghisallo was travelling near the village of Magréglio when he was attacked by highway bandits. Spotting an image of the Virgin Mary in a roadside shrine, he broke away from his attackers and ran to it. There he took refuge, pled for Our
Lady’s protection – and was miraculously saved from the robbers. As the story spread, the Madonna del Ghisallo became known as patroness of local travelers. A chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Ghisallo is located at the top of a steep hill in the Lake Como region of Italy. Cyclists often stop to rest and pray there. An eternal flame burns at the chapel in memory of those cyclists who have died.” Our Lady pray for us and all who invoke thy aid.
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More Diocese and Community News
MARRIAGE MOMENTS by Susan Vogt “Give them some food.” (Luke 9:13)
As spouses, we give our bodies to each other in joy and share each other’s pain when sickness strikes. Taking care of each other’s body is part of being married. Sometimes this means meeting physical needs like food, or times when it’s emotional comfort. Feed each other today. PARENTING POINTERS by Susan Vogt The Summer Solstice was on June 21, which means our days are longer. Use the daylight to do some outdoor family activities together—a hike, a bike ride, a swim … A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE by Bud Ozar In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches that we will find abundance by sharing the little we have. No mater how little time, money or food we have, it is enough to share.
Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235 Diocese of Pittsburgh Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313
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We Are One Body Catholic Radio: The goal of WAOB is, as Bishop Lawrence Brandt has said, "to help listeners to delve more deeply into their faith, to be informed about the teachings of the Church, to come to a deeper understanding of the connection between faith and life, and to be drawn closer to God our Father, Who abides with us”. To listen online, visit their website at: https://www.waob.org/, or to listen on the radio, tune in to WAOB Catholic Radio 106.7FM.
Festival of Praise! hosted by Holy Apostles Parish at St. Sylvester Church (3754 Brownsville Road, Brentwood) will be held on Saturday, July 13 from 7:00-8:30PM. Led by Father Mike Zavage as Presider, this service includes an inspirational homily, witness talk and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, ending with benediction. All are welcome to join in celebrating the love of Jesus.
From time to time there are special occasions or events where we have a need for cookies (baked or bought). The next special occasion we have is the Ordination Reception held at St. Elizabeth. Please bring your cookie contributions to the St. Elizabeth Gym on Saturday, June 29 at Noon when volunteers will be decorating for this affair.
Calling all Cookie Bakers!
Beginning Experience—a lay apostolate that ministers to individuals suffering the loss of their marriage due to separation, divorce, or the death of their spouse, will host a seminar titled, “Coping with Life Alone—In the Beginning Program”. The seminar focuses on the grief process; changes in family and relationships; trust and coping with memories of a deceased or divorced spouse. It will be held at Martina Spiritual Renewal Center (5244 Clarwin Ave, PGH 15229) on Saturday, July 13 from 8:45AM to 4:00PM. The program will be led by Beginning Experience Alumni who have also experienced loss and are willing to share their experiences to help others on their healing journey. Register online at www.BeginningExperiencePittsburgh by July 8, or call Linda at 412-531-8772. Cost is $20 including lunch and materials.
Celebrate with the entire Church of Pittsburgh as four men are ordained priests on Saturday, June 29 at 10AM at St. Paul Cathedral, Oakland. Please pray for Brendan Dawson, Timothy Deely, David Egan and Mingwei Li as they prepare for this joyous day on which they will become priests in service of our Church. More information is available at www.diopitt.org/events.
The Third Annual Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh is a FREE dental clinic, where our underserved friends and neighbors can receive the care they need. This year’s clinic will be held on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 at PPG Paints Arena. Doors open at 6AM and clinic service begins at 7AM. Patients should come prepared to wait for treatment, as this is a first come, first served clinic.
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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 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 Coordinator of Social Concerns Karen Michaux 412-207-1655 St. Elizabeth School Principal 412-881-2958 St. Elizabeth School Secretary Sherry Stumpf 412-881-2958 Director of School Food Services Joliene Battistone 412-881-2938 Parish & School Maintenance Glenn Breier Parish & School Maintenance Larry Parker
HOLY SPIRIT 412-346-0477 Office Manager 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 [email protected] 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 Preschool Colleen Dorsey 412-653-4322 Parish Maintenance Gary Maglicco
OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS
Fiscal Year July 2018 - June 2019
Weekend of June 15/16
ST. CLARE OF ASSISI
Weekly Offering .......... $ 3,030.00
ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY
Weekly Offering ........ $ 15,344.00 Father’s Day ................. $1,851.00 Food Pantry .................. $ 1,268.00
All categories include Online Giving
HOLY SPIRIT Weekly Offering .......... $ 3,767.00 Maintenance .................. $1,308.00
ST. THOMAS À BECKET
Weekly Offering .......... $ 9,651.14 All categories include Online Giving
Thank you one and all
for your continued
generosity and support of
our parish communities.
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