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www.holyfamilypgh.org

The only official website for our parishes.

School sites can also be accessed from this website.

CLERGY

Group Email: office@holyfamilypgh.org

Rev. Kevin G. Poecking

Pastor

Rev. George Dalton

Senior Parochial Vicar

Rev. David DeWitt

Senior Parochial Vicar

Rev. Frederick Gruber

Parish Chaplain

Deacon Joseph Vannucci

Deacon Timothy Noca

Deacon Frank Bursic

Weekend Mass Times

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM St. Irenaeus

4:00 PM St. John the Baptist

5:30 PM St. Joseph

6:00 PM Our Lady of Joy

Sunday: 8:00 AM Our Lady of Joy

8:30 AM St Joseph

9:00 AM St. John the Baptist

10:00 AM Our Lady of Joy

11:00 AM St. Januarius

11:00 AM St. Irenaeus

11:30 AM St. John the Baptist

6:00 PM St. John the Baptist

Confessions:

Monday 6:00-6:20 PM St . Januarius

Wednesday 6:00-6:20 PM St. Irenaeus

Saturday 9:30-10:00 AM St. John the Baptist

- Or By Appointment -

HOLY FAMILY PARISH

St. Irenaeus, Oakmont

St. Januarius, St. John the Baptist, Plum

St. Joseph, Verona, Our Lady of Joy, Plum

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When I first encountered the Gospel reading for today, I

was a bit taken back by the way Jesus treats Peter, who

objected when Jesus said he was going to die at the hands

of the Jewish hierarchy. It seemed to me that Peter was

only trying to be nice, that he was just “looking out” for

Jesus, wanting him not to be hurt in any way.

But Jesus calls him “Satan”, and tells Peter that he is an

“obstacle” to him. Is this any way to treat the man who was

to be the “rock” on whom the church is to be built?

The writer Elizabeth Nagel explains that to Jesus, Peter’s

words are a temptation to reject his Father’s plan for the

crucifixion, and that the cross was the very reason for his

coming to mankind in the first place.

But not only is the cross for Jesus, but it’s also for us. He

tells his disciples “Whoever wishes to come after me must

deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” These are

words we don’t really want to hear.

I remember a deacon saying he was willing to carry his

cross, but he was asking the Lord to make it out of

Styrofoam!

This year in particular, due to the pandemic, there has

been much suffering in world, and many are bearing heavy

crosses. The suffering caused by the illness itself,

business closings, unemployment, child care issues,

anxiety, fear and depression, are just some of the ways

people have been experiencing the cross in their lives.

Jesus wants us to unite those sufferings to his, so that he

can lead us through them to the resurrection, his victory

over sin and death and the pain we all experience.

What we remember today is that we have a God who

understands our suffering, because he went through it too.

Only love can make sense of suffering, can give it

meaning, and we know that God loves us, no matter what

happens around us.

I think a good way to alleviate some our anxiety and worry

in these troubling times is to focus on assisting others with

their burdens, directing our minds away from our own

problems to help someone else with theirs, even if it’s

simply praying for them.

Finally, we can and should pray to

Jesus on the cross, but what about

the one who stood by him through

all his suffering and was with him at

the foot of the cross-his mother

(and ours), Mary.

Please consider saying the rosary

frequently, for an end to the

pandemic, and for peace in our

country and throughout the world.

Deacon Joe

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Deacon Joe Vannucci

Holy Family Parish

A Short Note from Father Kevin –

I thank Deacon Joe this week and all the clergy and staff

for sharing in these bulletin columns. I hope that it is

helping all our parishioners to get to know all of them

better. I also wanted to share something that I have been

thinking and praying about for some time now, with all of

you. That is the gratitude I have for all of you, our faithful

parishioners. First, I thank all those who have been

supportive of all of our procedures for return to Mass in

Church. Wearing masks during Mass, keeping social

distance, getting temperature scanned, and following all

usher directions. I know some don’t agree with all these

protocols nor want to do these things, but I hear regularly

from parishioners and visitors who share with me how

much they appreciate all of our efforts to keep them and

their families safe. Also, I wanted to share with everyone

how thankful that how generous our offertory and,

especially Parish Share, collections have been, even over

these summer months. I know some of our families have

lost jobs or income in various ways, but so far, we have

been able to keep all of our Holy Family Parish staff

employed and all of our bills paid. Dave Hall has been

working diligently to reduce many of our expenses at the

same time. We remain financially healthy as a

Parish. Thank you all for all of your safety efforts for your

neighbors in the pews and for your faithful contributions

and prayers for our Holy Family community!

In Christ’s love, Father Kevin

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SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

READING I JER 20:7-9

You duped me, O LORD, and I let myself be duped; you were

too strong for me, and you triumphed. All the day I am an

object of laughter; everyone mocks me. Whenever I speak, I

must cry out, violence and outrage is my message; the word

of the LORD has brought me derision and reproach all the

day. I say to myself, I will not mention him, I will speak in his

name no more. But then it becomes like fire burning in my

heart, imprisoned in my bones; I grow weary holding it in, I

cannot endure it.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9

R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

O God, you are my God whom I seek;

for you my flesh pines and my soul thirsts

like the earth, parched, lifeless and without water.

R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

Thus have I gazed toward you in the sanctuary

to see your power and your glory,

For your kindness is a greater good than life;

my lips shall glorify you.

R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

Thus will I bless you while I live;

lifting up my hands, I will call upon your name.

As with the riches of a banquet shall my soul be satisfied,

and with exultant lips my mouth shall praise you.

R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

You are my help,

and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy.

My soul clings fast to you;

your right hand upholds me.

R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

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READING 2 ROM 12:1-2

I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God,

to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to

God, your spiritual worship. Do not conform yourselves to this

age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you

may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing

and perfect.

R. Alleluia, alleluia. MT 11:29AB

Take my yoke upon you, says the Lord,

and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart. �

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R. Alleluia, alleluia.

GOSPEL MT 16:21-27

Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to

Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the chief

priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day

be raised. Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke

him, “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to

you.” He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan!

You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God

does, but as human beings do." Then Jesus said to his

disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny

himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever

wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life

for my sake will find it. What profit would there be for one to

gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give

in exchange for his life? For the Son of Man will come with

his angels in his Father’s glory, and then he will repay all

according to his conduct.”

LAS VIRTUDES TEOLOGALES (quinta parte).

Fe, esperanza y caridad. Fueron infundidas por Dios en nuestra alma

el día del bautismo.

4. Himno a la caridad de san Pablo (1 Cor, 13, 1ss):

a) Es paciente, no se irrita: paciencia no es ese encogerse de hom-

bros ante las contrariedades y aguantar hasta tiempos mejores, ni ese

“qué se le va hacer”. Es aguante pero positivo -cara a Dios- que se

sobrepone a la indiferencia, a las contrariedades, a los malos tiempos,

a la ingratitud, porque descansa en Dios.

b) Es benigna: engendra el bien, dulzura, bondad

c) No es envidiosa, ni se hincha: porque se da.

d) Todo lo tolera, no es interesada

e) Todo lo excusa, no es descortés, todo lo espera

f) Se complace en la verdad.

G) La caridad no pasará jamás.

5. Resumen de la ley: Jesucristo en el Evangelio predica el amor a

Dios sobre todas las cosas y el amor al prójimo como a sí mismo,

como el principal mandamiento. Predica las dos reglas como único

mandamiento. Esto quiere decir que el amor de Dios y a Dios, cuando

es verdadero, hace brotar necesariamente el amor hacia los hombres,

nuestros hermanos.

La caridad divina tiene la peculiaridad de vaciarnos del egoísmo y de

vivir en todo la entrega y la generosidad, es decir, el amor. Cuando

hay discordias y egoísmos, Dios no está en esa alma. Pero cuando

hay apertura, sencillez, disponibilidad, desapego, servicio, per-

dón...entonces es señal de la presencia de Dios en esa alma.

El amor al prójimo significa búsqueda del bien de todos los hombres

que están al alcance de tus obras: tus familiares, amigos, compañeros

de estudio o trabajo, todos aquellos que caminan contigo, aún los que

te han causado algún daño.

CONCLUSIÓN

En el amor de Dios se crece cada día, practicándolo y abnegándose.

En el amor se camina, se crece, con la gracia de Dios. Este amor se

demuestra cumpliendo la voluntad de Dios, observando sus manda-

mientos, poniendo atención a las inspiraciones del E.S., siendo fieles

a los deberes del propio estado.

El que tiene verdadera caridad es un apóstol entre sus hermanos y es

capaz de superar todo temor y respeto humano.

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* Live Streamed Masses

DATE TIME CH PRIEST INTENTION/REQUESTER

SATURDAY –22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8/29 * 4:00 PM STI DALTON Susan Farrell (Mike & Denise Luciana)

4:00 PM SJB POECKING Joe & Judy Polito (Finn & Friedland Families)

* 5:30 PM SJV DEWITT Jeanne Yohe (Kim Walsh)

6:00 PM OLOJ POECKING Connie Altomare (Mary Kay McCarty)

SUNDAY– 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8/30 * 8:00 AM OLOJ POECKING Dolores Wyzykowski (Ed & Marlene Roche)

8:30 AM SJV DEWITT William DiNatale (Dorothy Pronio)

* 9:00 AM SJB

BENEDICTINE

Harry & Georgianna Brenner

(Cassandra & Donald Kaczmarek)

10:00 AM OLOJ DALTON Swish/Kursion Families (Family)

11:00 AM STI DEWITT Frances Piccolino (Amoscato Family)

* 11:00 AM SJAN POECKING Gloria Mulholland (Angie Zucco)

11:30 AM SJB

BENEDICTINE

Mary Whitaker (Peg Mineo)

6:00 PM SJB DALTON Living & Deceased Members of the Parishes

MONDAY 8/31 * 9:00 AM STI POECKING Carmella Bencivenga (Family)

6:30 PM SJAN DALTON Sarah Farabaugh (Farabaugh & Tresco Families)

TUESDAY 9/1 7:30 AM SJV DEWITT John Yugovich (Friends)

* 9:00 AM OLOJ POECKING Frances Piccolino (Pat & George Agey)

WEDNESDAY 9/2

* 9:00 AM SJB POECKING Robert Fedarko (Pat & George Agey)

6:30 PM STI DALTON Florence Fischer (Family)

THURSDAY 9/3 7:30 AM OLOJ POECKING Edward Schneider (Charles Kirby)

* 9:00 AM SJV DEWITT Al & Cecelia Manganelli (Konieczka Family)

FRIDAY 9/4 7:30 AM SJB DALTON Tom Connors (Wife)

* 9:00 AM OLOJ POECKING Milton Kucharczyk (Marie & John Fischer)

NOON STI DEWITT S&TW of Barbara Zimmers (John & Linda DeMichiei)

SATURDAY 9/5 * 9:00 AM SJB POECKING Jimmy Mann (Susan & Alan Pate)

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Vigils)

* 4:00 PM STI

DEWITT

Sylvia Fragomeni (John & Amelia Faith)

4:00 PM SJB

BENEDICTINE

Joe & Fran Cieszynski (Cieszynski Family)

* 5:30 PM SJV DALTON William DiNatale (Dorothy Pronio)

6:00 PM OLOJ

BENEDICTINE

Joe & Tina Yurko (Reed Family)

SUNDAY - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9/6 * 8:00 AM OLOJ DALTON Dolores Wyzykowski (Ed & Marlene Roche)

8:30 AM SJV POECKING Birthday Blessing for Vincent Schmitt (Jane)

* 9:00 AM SJB

DEWITT

Giuseppina Sciulli (Amerina Sciulli)

10:00 AM OLOJ GEORGE, J. Irene Brletic (Nick Brletic)

11:00 AM STI POECKING Raymond Schmidt, Sr. Family (Madeline Schmidt)

* 11:00 AM SJAN DALTON Rose Pucarella (Barbara)

11:30 AM SJB

DEWITT

Michael Poth (Peg Mineo

Traditional Mass

* 6:00 PM SJB POECKING Living & Deceased Members of the Parishes

HOLY FAMILY MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

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PARISH SHARE

Please remember to

donate what you can

to the Parish Share

Program.

TOTALS

(By Week)

Offertory Parish Share TOTAL

Average Week

(Pre-COVID)

$31,574.00 $4,760.00 $36,334.00

WEEK

July 12th $25,534.00 $9,462.00 $34,996.00

July 19th $19,452.00 $3,943.00 $23,395.00

July 26th $17,835.00 $3,552.00 $21,387.00

August 2nd $24,346.00 $5,367.00 $29,603.00

August 9th $29,944.00 $10,260.00 $40,204.00

August 16th $25,505.00 $5,515.00 $31,020.00

August 23rd $16,621.00 $2,503.00 $19,124.00

HOLY FAMILY INFORMATION

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HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL GIFT CARD (SCRIP) PROGRAM

Updates are being made to our Scrip Gift Card Program to simplify it. Once we sell all the current inventory of gift cards

we will be offering ONLY Giant Eagle/Get Go ($25 / $50 / $100), Community Market ($25 / $20) , Shop N Save ($50) ,

Speedway ($25) and Sheetz ($25). Also, starting after Labor Day, we will offer these same cards at certain Masses

(which we will list in future bulletins). Cards for additional vendors not listed may be purchased online.

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What is the Scrip Program?

As a loyalty program, the parish buys a bulk of cards encourages purchase through our Scrip program and the parish gets

a percentage of the sale of the cards directly from the store or company card. The funds raised entirely support our Holy

Family School. However, since the Holy Family Parish financially supports Holy Family School, this support reduces the

parish’s financial subsidy to the school and thus saves the parish by participating. All parishioners and school families are

encouraged to take advantage of this program to raise funds and save our community resources. The more that use it, the

better it works. You may delegate the funds to a certain school family or apply it to the general fund.

This is a great opportunity to do your shopping and still be able to support our school. NOTE: The value of the card doesn’t

change with the reimbursement to the school

Who can participate in this program?

Participation in this program is for parishioners, school families, friends of parishioners or school families.

Ways to use Gift Cards

These cards are just like any other gift card. You can use these cards for your everyday shopping or as gifts. Also, the

Giant Eagle cards can be used at GetGo equally or also to purchase other vendor’s gift cards at a Giant Eagle store. Use

your Giant Eagle card to purchase those gift cards and you will receive fuel perks.

It’s a win/win/win!

Questions? If you have any questions or issues on this program, please contact Colleen at the

school at (412) 793-4580.

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

RAFFLE TICKETS

Our Holy Family

School Raffle

(previously the St. Joseph School Raffle)

will be starting up with the

“Raking in the Autumn Cash” Ticket.

Tickets will be on sale beginning the

weekend of September 12-13

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Watch the bulletin for additional

information and to see how you can

purchase your lucky chance!

JC PENNEY & LABRIOLA GIFT CARDS

WE ARE CURRENTLY IN POSSESSION OF $25

JC PENNEY AND $25 LABRIOLA GIFT CARDS THAT

NEED TO BE SOLD ASAP.

IF YOU PLAN ON SHOPPING AT THIS STORE,

PLEASE CONSIDER

BUYING THESE CARDS FOR

YOUR PURCHASES. THE

SCHOOL WILL BENEFIT FROM

YOUR PURCHASE.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED,

PLEASE CONTACT KAREN

OR GERRI AT (412) 793-4457 X201

OR EMAIL AT BULLETIN@HOLYFAMILYPGH.ORG

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CONGRATULATIONS

TO OUR NEW

CONFIRMANDI

Abraham, Lola

Ahrens, Meredith

Anderson, Connor

Anderson, Sophie

Baker, Larissa

Baldwin, Lauren

Barr, Michael

Bartolomeo, Elena

Beech, Samantha

Beighley, Andrew

Beyer, Domenic

Bowser, Edward

Brewer, Kristian

Brown, Issac

Byrnes, Mackenzie

Callaghan, Christine

Campbell, Amanda

Campbell, Charlie

Carricato, Makenna

Cecere, Rocco

Chini, Lucas

Conley, McKenna

Costa, Addisyn

Curler, Devin

Dapra, Carena

Dedola, Dante

DeVito, Mia

Dietrich, Mason

DiLonardo, Savino

DiMaria, Natalie

Domhoff, Paul

Dopico, Grace

Dorr, Samuel

Endler, Zachary

Faust, Amelia

Febbraro, Vincent

Flanagan, Brianna

Franzi, Sean

French, Brady

Gall, Kelly

Getlak, Brendan

Glasspool, Matthew

Goldstein, Maria

Griffin, Rebecca

Harden, Caroline

Hartley, Benjamin

Hayes, Phineas

Hendry, Brylee

Highland, David

Hoolahan, Cohen

Hughes, John

Iozzi, Rosina

Isasky, Ella

Johnson, Landon

Johnson, Sarah

Joyce, Katelyn

Keller, Aidan

Kemmerer, Cole

Kitchener, Cameron

Kmonk, Mackenzie

Konieczka, Faith

Korbanic, Sydney

Korotko II, Travis

Kovach, Ashley

Kuczinski, Liam

Lander, Joseph

Letzelter, Lauren

Lewellen, Alexa

Litzinger, Brandon

Madera, Myla

Maguire, Shannon

Marks, Travis

Marston, Megan

Moline, Joshua

Monick, Kate

Noonan, Jamie

O'Connor, Kalyda

O'Connor, Katherine

Orbin, Adriane

Pallotta, Tyler

Perez, Gabriella

Pius, Jebish

Pizzuti, Cody

Price, Andrew

Price, Erin

Russo, Sheridan

Sadoski, Keira

Satolli, Johnathan

Savka, Ethan

Scarpino, Michael

Scheer, Maxwell

Schohn, Ethan

Schohn, Jacob

Schollaert, Therese

Seymour, Garrett

Sippel, Patrick

Slagle, Avery

Smith, Adam

Smith, Brandon

Stezoski, Chance

Streussnig, Erik

Thompson, Stephen

Untalan, Charles

Varner, Adam

Vasil, Gavin

Venanzi, Allison

Vrscak, Ashley

Walker, Antonino

Watson, Colin

Weleski, Ava

Wilkes, Mason

Wos, Ava

Zalewski, Owen

Zavacky, Christian�

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

CANDIDATES

Aidan Aftanas

Aidan Trettel

Alex Galmoff

Alyssa Lape

Amelia Watson

Andrew Letzelter

Angelina Altrudo

Angelina Tresco

Ashley Baker

Aubrey Pietropola

Ava Emanuele

Bella Fedele

Brayden Walsh

Broden Broker

Calla Hoolahan

Camden DeBlasio

Cameron Kiss

Chandler Yorio

Chloe Fox

Dominic Fulmer

Dominic Highland

Dominic kwisnek

Dominic Porter

Elliana Sciulli

Enzo Brooks

Ethan McCoy

Gia Schneiderlochner

Gianna Liberoni

Giovanna Emanuele

Grant Roedersheimer

Ivy Kraus

James Fettis

Jaxson Scovern

Jeremy Ahrens

Jillian Straka

Jordan Savage

Joseph Emanuele

Joseph Holmes

Joshua Orbin

Jude Collier

Kally Zaremba

Katherine McEwen

Kayleigh Jordan

Kennedy Winter

Kinley Christ

Lawrence Vogel

Leah Fricke

Lia Covone

Lily Hanley

Lily Kacin

Luca Rezak

Lucas Costa

Luke Bonura

Marco Dapra

Marilyn Watson

Mason Danzuso

Mason Morgan

Mason Whiteman

Max Osborne

Maxsimis Bishop

Mia McMahon

Mila Massarelli

Nicholas Lollo

Nicholas Pifer

Nico Pais

Otto Schellhammer

Patrick Sweeney

Paxton Consuegra

Payson Haberfield

Reagan Loy

Rosalie Kotvas

Samantha Jackson

Sara Ewart

Savannah Wilson

Sebastian Chaparro

Steven McCartney

Tommy Kuhn

Tyler Bridge

Vincenzo Sciulli

Zane Bell

Zoe Zottola

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Volunteers Needed

Holy Family Parish SOS

(Serving Our Seniors) Ministry

Jesus calls us to care for the elderly and give them our

greatest respect. The Holy Family Parish SOS Ministry

Home and Transportation and Services (HaTS) is a

volunteer based service that provides non-medical services

that assist and aid Holy Family senior parishioners that are

55 years of age and older. Our mission is to help our seniors

so that they can remain living in their homes and

communities and remain independent and healthy.

Assistance may include transportation to medical

appointments, caregiver relief, friendly visits, minor home

repairs, help around the house, minor yard work, errands,

shopping, etc. The SOS COVID-19 protocol prevents SOS

volunteers from performing services within recipients’ homes.

The SOS HaTS Ministry needs volunteers to assist us in

providing these services to Holy Family senior parishioners.

The amount of time that you spend per week can vary

between 0 to 3 hours or more-whatever you prefer.

However, you can be involved as much as you want because

you always have the option to accept a recipient request or

not. This will provide our seniors with comfort and help when

their family members cannot be there.

If you would like to be an SOS Volunteer,

simply call the Home and Transportation

Services at the Rectory

(412-793-4511, ext-107) or

Barb at 724-327-3996.

THE WORD AMONG US

The September, 2020 Edition of

“The Word Among Us”

is now available in the bins

outside of the churches, along with

the bulletin.

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RCIA Weekly Inquiry begins the second

week of September!�

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Have you, or someone you know, thought about

possibly becoming Catholic? The Rite of Christian

Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is here to answer your

questions about the Catholic faith. If you are not

baptized, baptized in another Christian tradition or a

Catholic who has not received the Sacrament of

Confirmation, we would love to hear from you!

There is no commitment other than to let us know

how we can help. Please contact Ronald Donatelli

at rcia@opvcatholic.org or call 412-793-4511.

We ask all parishioners to help by letting those who

have questions know about RCIA.

COLLEGE CARE MINISTRY

As your son or daughter transitions to

college, military service, trade school or

a job, Holy Family Parish wants them

to know that they are loved and

remembered in our prayers. After all,

the parish is their family too.

Goodies for semiannual Care Packages are collected in

all our Churches, packaged and sent to those in

Holy Family Parish who recently graduated from high

school. If you would like your child to receive a box of

goodies, please complete the registration form online.

It is found under Home – Living Jesus – College Care

Ministry.

Submit the form by September 15

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Family Parish offices. Place the form in an envelope

marked “Care Packages”.

Please contact Steve or Diane Mozelewski at

724-733-2664 or at Mozfamily1@outlook.com with any

questions.

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2 Preschool Sites

3 Year Old - Pre-K

Oakmont

637 4th Street

Plum

418 Unity Center Road

Elementary School

K-8 Site

Plum

418 Unity Center Road

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2020�21 New Student Registration�

3 Year Old Preschool � 8th Grade �

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FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN STILL AVAILABLE �

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Please contact Mrs. Friday at friday@holyfamilycatholic.net �

or 412�793�4580�

for more information and to schedule a tour.�

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Limited spaces remain in some grades. Secure your child’s spot TODAY!�

Registration is first come, first served. Waiting lists will be established! �

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God Bless our Recent Alumni

on their Confirmation

Congratulations and God’s Blessing on our recent alumni who

received their Confirmation!

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION�

MEET OUR SPONSORS�

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Jonnet Building

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412-856-7300

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Monroeville, and is also a parishioner of Holy Family Parish (St. John the Baptist Church). She grew up in Holiday Park and

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THANK YOU TO LAURA FOR HER SERVICE TO OUR PARISHIONERS!

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Did you know that you can register to attend Masses a week or more ahead of time? We post two weeks of daily

and weekend Masses on our website to give you the opportunity to plan your schedule ahead as you like.

Signing up ahead of time is recommended due to social distancing limits on the number of people who can be in

the church at one time. On our website, go to the “Mass Times” link and scroll down to find the links for registering.

It is real simple to register! Just enter your name, e-mail address, phone number and answer a couple questions.

You can even register for a number of Masses all at one time versus one by one! And if you don’t have access to

the internet, just call the Holy Family Parish office and someone will help to sign you up to attend Mass.

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Desolina Bellisario (Nancy Police) - SJB

Frances & Carl Wildow (Jane Siatkosky) - SJV

Joseph Yurko (Joanne Reed) - OLOJ

Please pray for all those in our parish grouping who are in need, especially the sick at home, those in nursing homes and

hospitals, the unemployed, those who have lost a loved one and those who feel isolated or abandoned.

Dolores Aducci

Howard Bachtel

David Baker

Tobin Barlow

April Bauman

Betty Bosnich

Jonette Caldwell

Chuck Cancille

Lorraine Churilla

Raymond Colbert

Elizabeth Cringle

Guy DeCarlo

Dennis Dunegan

Alice Falkowski

Michael Fanzo

Glenn Fuegen

Joanne Fultz

David Gartner

Jean Guerriero

Matthew Harris

Carol Harrity

Scott Hollinger

Deb Holodnik

Angela Jackson

Joann Krupper

Eleanor Kuhn

Josephine Labriola

Valgene Lapinski

Theresa Lasher

Mary Lisotto

Jim Majernick

Tony Matassa

Ray Milleman

Bart Miller

Gloria Mulholland

Beth Nemits

Cooper Nenits

Rene Olean

Frank A. Opice

Frank R. Opice

John Plake

F.L. / J.L. / J.R. Pro

Jeannette Reibert

Rosie Ritter

Joseph Schmerbeck

Gretchen Straub

Don Tappe

Teresa Taylor

Maryann Tobin

James Vita

Sabrina Walters

Carol Woods

Tom Woods

Peggy Wright

Angie Zucco

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On Mission Prayer

Father of Mercy, as we journey On Mission for The Church Alive! endow us with your gifts of courage, collaboration, and

compassion. Help us to fulfill the mission of Jesus and his Church through vibrant parishes and effective ministries. Raise up

selfless, energetic leaders to serve the Church in fidelity and with care. May we the Church of Pittsburgh in Allegheny, Beaver,

Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington Counties be sustained and strengthened by your grace. Help us to learn Jesus, to

love Jesus and to live Jesus. Hear this prayer and grant it through Jesus Christ our Lord, with the help of our dear Blessed

Mother, under the mantle of her love. Amen.�

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Sanctuary Candles for 8/30—9/5

RECENT DEATHS &

FUNERALS

WELCOME OUR NEWLY

BAPTIZED!

Lois Flowers

Dolores Markham

Elizabeth A. Mastrilli

Kennedy Ann Myers�OLOJ�

WELCOME

NEW PARISHIONERS!

Joseph & Regina Farrell & Family

Phillip & Lisa George

Patrick & Shannon Griffith and Jane

John Kraus

Vicki Parada

Andrew & Anne Checchi & Robert

Bradley & Jodi Hollinger & Savannah

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HOLY FAMILY PARISH SPIRITUALITY CORNER

DEVOTIONS AND ROSARIES IN OUR GROUPING

Confessions

Mondays at St. Januarius from 6:00 PM to 6:20 PM / Wednesdays at St. Irenaeus from 6:00 PM to 6:20 PM

Saturdays at St. John the Baptist at 9:30 AM

St. Anthony Novena

Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Januarius

St. Jude Novena

Every first Monday after the 6:30 p.m. Mass at St. Januarius

Morning Prayer (CURRENTLY SUSPENDED)

After 9:00 a.m. Mass on Tuesdays & Fridays and after 7:30 on Thursdays at Our Lady of Joy

Rosary (CURRENTLY SUSPENDED)

Before Mass Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at Our Lady of Joy

Mondays & Wednesdays in Advent & October at 6:00 p.m. at St. Irenaeus & St. Januarius

Rosary & Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena with Devotions (CURRENTLY SUSPENDED)

Every Wednesday after 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. John the Baptist

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays: Rosary, Divine Mercy Prayer Group, Intercessory Prayer, Adoration, Our Lady of Joy

Rosary for the Deceased (CURRENTLY SUSPENDED)

After the 8:30 a.m. Mass every second Sunday of the month at St. Joseph

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (CURRENTLY SUSPENDED)

First Fridays:

8:00 a.m. Friday to Saturdays 8:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist

9:35 a.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena at Our Lady of Joy

Seven Sisters Apostolate

A group of seven women pray for 1 hour before the Blessed Sacrament on a selected day for each priest in our grouping.

SCRIPTURES FOR 8/30 - 9/4�

Sunday: Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [2b]/

Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21-27

Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5/Ps 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102

[97]/Lk 4:16-30

Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16/Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13ab,

13cd-14 [17]/Lk 4:31-37

Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9/Ps 33:12-13, 14-15, 20-21 [12]/

Lk 4:38-44

Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [1]/

Lk 5:1-11

Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5/Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 27-28, 39-40 [39a]/

Lk 5:33-39

Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15/Ps 145:17-18, 19-20, 21 [18]/

Lk 6:1-5

Next Sunday: Ez 33:7-9/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Rom 13:8-10/

Mt 18:15-20

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HOLY FAMILY PARISH

STAFF / DIRECTORIES / CHURCHES

HOLY FAMILY PARISH STAFF/DIRECTORY WWW.HOLYFAMILYPGH.ORG

Parish Offices ………..…..……………………………………………….…….....……..…..…... 412-793-4511

Parish Fax …………...………...……….…...………..……...…………………...………….....…...412-793-4311

Bulletin Editor / Facilities, Karen Deemer..(X201)......……..…....….....….……..bulletin@holyfamilypgh.org

General Office / Mass Intentions, Joyce Doyle…(X401).....…………..…...……..office@holyfamilypgh.org

Plum Parish Accounting, Patty Mahr…(X105).…….…………..….…….……..accounts@holyfamilypgh.org

Safe Environment Coordinator, Barb Pronio…(X101)…….....…..……...……..…. safe@holyfamilypgh.org

Maintenance Coordinator, Bill Pahlman…(X210)……...…………..……..maintenance@holyfamilypgh.org

Music Minister, Amanda Nicholson …(X205)………………………...………....music1@holyfamilypgh.org

Music Minister, Andrija Andelic…(X304)…………………………..…………......music2@holyfamilypgh.org

Ministry Scheduler, Rita Gurganus...……………………….……..…….….......schedule@holyfamilypgh.org

SOS Ministry, Sal Altomare...(X107)……………..……...…..……….........……....…sos@holyfamilypgh.org

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOLS STAFF/DIRECTORY WWW.HOLYFAMILYCATHOLIC.NET

School Offices ……………………………………...…….……………..…….……………..…….412-793-4580

“Beau” Quattrone, School Principal…(X602)................................................principal@holyfamilypgh.org

Jeanne Loebig, Vice Principal…(X604)...……...……..….……………………..…...……..loebig@sjtbcs.org

VICTIMS’ ABUSE HOTLINE………………………..………. (412) 456-3060, or toll free at 1-888-808-1235

All Clergy are listed on the cover page. Additional Holy Family Parish Staff are listed below:

Mr. David Hall, Business Manager…(X104)…………………………………….business@holyfamilypgh.org

Sr. Lynn Miller, Social Ministry …(X203)………………………………….....…..…. psm@holyfamilypgh.org

Mrs. Stephanie Williams, Faith Formation Director…(X206)……...……………...reled@holyfamilypgh.org

Mrs. Kristin Consuegra, High School Youth & Adult Ministry.(X404)....youngcatholic@holyfamilypgh.org

Mrs. Meredith Fraschi, Middle School Faith Formation/Ministry..(X405)..middleyouth@holyfamilypgh.org

Mr. Ronald Donatelli, Christian Initiation…(X211)…………………………….……..rcia@holyfamilypgh.org

Mr. Rich Myler, Communication and Technology Manager...(X501)….communication@holyfamilypgh.org

ST. IRENAEUS CHURCH�

RECTORY HOURS: Monday & Friday: 8:00 AM— NOON

387 Maryland Avenue

Oakmont, PA 15139

ST. JANUARIUS PARISH NEWS

ST. JANUARIUS CHURCH

1450 Renton Road

Plum, PA 15239

NO RECTORY HOURS: PLEASE SEE ONE OTHER CHURCHES

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH

RECTORY HOURS: Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 AM —NOON

Sunday 8:30 AM—12:30 PM

444 Saint John Street

Plum, PA 15239

ST. JOSEPH PARISH NEWS

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH

RECTORY HOURS: Monday THRU Thursday 8:00 AM—4:00 PM

Friday 8:00 AM—NOON

825 Second Street

Verona, PA 15147

2000 O’Block Road,

Plum, PA 15239

RECTORY HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 8:00 AM—4:00 PM

FRIDAY 8:00 AM—NOON

OUR LADY OF JOY CHURCH

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VENTECREFRIGERATION, INC.

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Feel Better • Play Better • Live Better

GRASINGERHOMES, INC.

Custom Home BuilderNew Homes in ColonialPointe or on your Lot

JOHN GRASINGER412-793-6449

Fiori’s Auto RepairComplete Auto and Light Truck Repair

Domestic and Foreign1713 Leechburg Road • Penn Hills, PA 15235

Vince Fiori, Owner ~ “Bringing Honesty Back to Auto Repair”412-795-3880 • www.fiorisautorepair.com

316 Allegheny River Blvd • Oakmont412.517.8825

RestelliMonument

Works

A Family Business Since 1901Granite & Bronze Memorials

734 Eight Street, Oakmont, PA

412-828-5889

Joe Hallo’s autoUSED CAR SALES • STATE INSPECTION

COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE

412.828.8323E-MAIL: hallosauto@aol.comWEB: www.joehallosauto.com412 Jones Street, Verona, PA 15147

McDermott McDermott AutoAutofor all your automotive needsfor all your automotive needs

412-828-1333412-828-13336836 Verona Rd • Verona6836 Verona Rd • Verona

on the corner of Verona Rd and Second Aveon the corner of Verona Rd and Second Ave

...provided in our outpatient facility or in your homePlum Community Center

499 Center New Texas Road (Orange Belt)www.westarmtherapy.com

412-793-9900

Rev. Thomas BartleyAngel Fund

Consider the gift of a memorial tohonor your loved one, a donation

which will last a lifetime.

John P. Donovanattorney

Wills & Estates434 Allegheny River Blvd,

Ste 200, Oakmont, PA

412-826-9513

Meli Plastering, LLCFire & Water Restoration

Plaster • Drywall • Stucco Jim Meli

Cell 412-491-8659 | Ofc/Fax 412-795-8659345 Unity Center Rd,. Pittsburgh,PA 15239

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Transmission Rebuilds Transmission Installation

Clutch Replacement

412-793-7599

PROMPTPROFESSIONAL

SERVICE

JIM MILLERPresident & Master Plumber

E.H. MILLER PLUMBING CO., INC. Serving the community since 1935 128 Kerr Road • Plum Boro, PA 15068 PHONE (412) 380-8000

COMMUNITYSUPER MARKET

1117 Miltown Road

JD Auto Body 1300 Hulton Rd.

(412) 795-7500jdautorepair@aol.com

PENN HILLS2820 Universal Road

412-798-9680Hours: 6am-Midnight

HOLIDAY PARK2362 Golden Mile Hwy.

724-325-5400Hours: 6am-Midnight

Bringing you the Highest QualityProducts at the Lowest Possible Prices

Proud To Support Our Community!

Residential • Commercial412-828-7847 • www.riverviewcarpet.com

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TRENZFuneral Home, Inc.

(412) 242-5100Charles W. Trenz

SupervisorAt Home Consultation & Pre-Planning Available

Contact Wendy Bond to place an ad today! wbond@4LPi.com or (800) 477-4574 x6420

THIS SPACE IS

FUNERAL HOME

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Member Keystone

Insurance Group

DINNIN & PARKINS ASSOCIATESInsurance / Financial Services

Home Owners • Auto • Life • BoatsBusiness IRA’s • Stocks • BondsMutuals • Financial Planning

TOM DINNIN SR. & JR., Fellow Parishioners300 Allegheny River Blvd. • 412-828-5122

Goldsmiths & Fine JewelersSince 1959

Fox Chapel PlazaPittsburgh, PA 15238

412.782.2022www.gentilcorejewelers.com

HIGGINS PLUMBINGRegistered Master PlumberSewer • Water • Gas LinesElectric Eel Service

724-727-3770

FERRACO LANDSCAPING& CONCRETE

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412-795-8833

Cell - 412-780-0166 - Ask for Frank**No Job Too Small**

CORIGLIANO ELECTRICRegistered Certified Electrician

Any type of electrical workNew Services -100-150-200 ampsOutdoor Security Lights • Ceiling Fans

Meg L. BurkardtAttorney at law

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Serving the Pittsburgh area Since 1946 for all your Heating,

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William F. Gross Funeral Home LTD

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BONURA CABINETS

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412-793-6790

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Laura J. Abbott DeCarolis, CFP® President/Parishioner

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Family DentistryOffice Hours Day & Eve.

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