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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | St. Margaret of Scotland | Ss. Simon and Jude

WHAT’S INSIDE 2-3 PRAYER & WORSHIP

4 PARISH LIFE

5-10 ORDER OF MASS

11-19 NEWS AND EVENTS

20 PARISH INFORMATION

MARCH 8, 2020

MASS TIMES WEEKEND

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 4:30p.m. (Sat), 10:00a.m., 11:30a.m.

St. Margaret of Scotland 7:30a.m., 9:00a.m., 10:30a.m.

Ss. Simon & Jude 4:00p.m.(Sat), 9:30a.m., 11:00a.m.

WEEKDAY St. Elizabeth Ann Seton M, W, Th, F: 12:00p.m.

St. Margaret of Scotland Tu, Fri: 9:00a.m.

Ss. Simon & Jude M, W, Th - 8:30a.m. Tu - 7:00p.m.

CONFESSION TIMES St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Th: 11:00-11:45 a.m. St. Margaret of Scotland

Sat: 12:00-1:00p.m. Ss. Simon & Jude Tu: 6:00-6:30p.m.

Sat: 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | St. Margaret of Scotland | Ss. Simon & Jude

CLERGY TEAM

Father Robert Grecco Administrator [email protected] Father Aleksandr Schrenk Parochial Vicar [email protected]

See complete clergy & staff: page 20

Sacraments Baptisms & Marriages

Call Parish Office You must be a parishioner for

at least 6 months prior to requesting forms/certification. Allow 3 weeks for completion.

RCIA : 412-857-5356

Sick Calls, St. Clair Hospital Visits, or Communion to

the Sick or Shut-ins. Call Parish Office

Bulletin Deadline Monday at Noon (subject to change

for holidays)

[email protected]

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PRAYER & WORSHIP

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

BAPTISM: For arrangements call

412-857-5356

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call the parish office for arrangements

before surgery or if at home. If hospitalized or in a skilled nursing facility, please ask the nursing staff

to contact the Catholic priest on call for that facility.

MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made with

one of the priests at least six months before the proposed date of the

wedding.

PENANCE: Confessions every Thursday from

11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Saturday from Noon to 1:00 p.m. at St. Margaret & 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ss. Simon & Jude. Also at SSJ on

Tuesday from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.

SACRAMENTS MARCH 8 | SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 4:00 p.m.* SSJ Heidi Schroeder by Rita and Jerry Crowley

4:30 p.m.* SEAS Barbara Perhosky Knight by Steven Perhosky

7:30 a.m. SMOS Earl Kramer by the Reinheimer family

9:00 a.m. SMOS Jason Abramowicz by Mother

9:30 a.m. SSJ Nick Gaudelli by Dave and Caroline Behun

10:00 a.m. SEAS James and Rosella Geis by Elaine Zajicek and Families

10:30 a.m. SMOS People of the Parishes

11:00 a.m. SSJ Mary Zbezinski by family

11:30 a.m. SEAS Rita Wade by Ed Squiller, Karen Bedillion, and Joan Squiller

MARCH 9 | MONDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK IN LENT

8:30 a.m. SSJ Frances, Ilda, & Mark Damiani by the family

12:00 p.m. SEAS Stella Diminno by Rose Dobis

MARCH 10 | TUESDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT

9:00 a.m. SMOS Joseph Crisanti by Fr. Robert Grecco

7:00 p.m. SSJ For Peace & Justice in Northern Ireland by the Murphy family

MARCH 11 | WEDNESDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT

8:30 a.m. SSJ Joseph Schrello by Ed and Mary Lou Chiado

12:00 p.m. SEAS Louis and Dominic Oliverio by Brother

MARCH 12 | THURSDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT

8:30 a.m. SSJ Margaret Ventrone Yurek by Larry & Deborah Brewer & family

12:00 p.m. SEAS Sylvia and Joe Palastro by Family

MARCH 13 | FRIDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT

9:00 a.m. SMOS Kenneth Vitt by Ralph and Rosemary Vitt

12:00 p.m. SEAS Wanda Petrich by Family and Friends

MARCH 15 | THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

4:00 p.m.* SSJ Eleanor Pirone by Patty MacLennan

4:30 p.m.* SEAS Eric Kanownik by Henry and Sue Kanownik

7:30 a.m. SMOS Joseph LaPorte by Bob and Aurea Monette

9:00 a.m. SMOS Ruth and Dan Deasy by their Children

9:30 a.m. SSJ People of the Parishes

10:00 a.m. SEAS Gino, Gina, Louie and Uncle Lou Trombetta by Rosemarie Trombetta and Family

10:30 a.m. SMOS Ed Lauth by St. Margaret of Scotland Church Decorators

11:00 a.m. SSJ Joseph L. Gigliotti by the Gigliotti family

11:30 a.m. SEAS Linda Marches by Gary, Colleen, and Carrie

*anticipated Mass on Saturday


Daniel Birchok Sandra Hughes

Doris Urbatis

PRAYER & WORSHIP

FROM FR. GRECCO

Please pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

and all who are sick and in need of our prayers.

Please call the Parish Office to be placed on our prayer list. Be sure to have

permission if adding others.

Please pray for members of our parish and community who have asked for our prayers:

Brian Bishop Richard Breiding Irene Brosek Stefani Carroll Brendan Carroll Elisa Carsia Philip Cartier Helen Cassidy Tim Castello Jr. Jean Conway Rosemarie Cyprowski Robert David Katie Denke Patty Drury Kathi Dvorak Jo-Ann Eller Patti Eurich Helen Fallon Richard Fallon Ron Ferrie Edward M. Flohr Deborah Ford May Frye Steve Garbera Dolores Gigliotti Raymond Giudici Barb Groll Brandon Gross Wayne Hayes Eileen Henefeld Mary V. Hester Ruth Hoerster Sandy Hughes Noreen Joslyn Joanne Keating Mary Keenan Miriam Kist Eleanor Kitt Mary Klutch Darlene Kura Helen Kurek David Kushner Lollie Label

Mark Laird Larry LaSota Sam Licciardello Laura Martin Sam Martin Gina Massengill John Mazzoleni Pat McCullum Kathy McGann Sharon McGrath Paul McIsaac Rocco Muffi Robin Munko Larry Nicoletti Theodore Novak Lillian Parrotto Charles Perry Diane Perry Elizabeth Pfender Robert Prevost Diane Pritchard Richard Quinn Bucky Recaldini Dave Redman Paxton Renk Erica Rich Florinda Rosemeyer Alice Salla Pat Sanctis Mary Socci Josephine Spalla Teresa Stacy John Stokan Bob Super Rob Super Rose Talmonti Joan Trainor Allen Turske Stephanie Vail Mary Kay Walsh Kevin Walters James Walther Ralph Zeto

If you or a loved one are admitted to a hospital or nursing home, please let us know so we can get you the proper spiritual care. Because of the HIPAA law, treatment facilities are not permitted to release your information to us unless you or your family give them permission to do so.

“God’s compassion for us is all the more wonderful because Christ died, not for the righteous or the holy but for the wicked and the sinful, and, though the divine nature could not be touched by the sting of death, he took to himself, through his birth as one of us, something he could offer on our behalf…By dying he submitted to the laws of the underworld; by rising again he destroyed them.” (St. Leo the Great)

Congratulations to Mrs. Clynich Caito (SMOS) who celebrated her 100th birthday on February 26!

St. Joseph Day- March 19. Use this prayer as a novena beginning this Tuesday.

Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong,

so prompt before the throne of God. I place in you all

my interests and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me

by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from

your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus

Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below

your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and

homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I

never weary of contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your

arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in

my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask him to return the Kiss when I

draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls - Pray for me.

As the Coronavirus continues to populate news stories, the following information is necessary for parishioners to keep in mind: All Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are instructed to wash their

hands when they arrive at the church. They already use and will continue to use the anti-bacterial solutions on their hands prior to the distribution of the Body of Christ.

The use of the common cup for the Precious Blood will cease at both weekday and weekend Masses for the foreseeable future.

Common sense should govern our interactions if we have a cold or flu. Catholics who are ill are not obliged to attend Mass.

For more information, see the letter from Bishop Zubik on page 18.


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ENTRANCE HYMN | CHRIST IS THE WORLD’S LIGHT

PENITENTIAL ACT | KYRIE

FIRST READING | GENESIS 12:1-4

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM, Paris Antiphoner, 1681 Text: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000, © 1969, Hope Publishing Company

The LORD said to Abram: “Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you. “I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.

I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the communities of the earth shall find blessing in you.” Abram went as the LORD directed him.


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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION | MATTHEW 17:5

GOSPEL | MATTHEW 17:1-9

SECOND READING | 2 TIMOTHY 1:8-10

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

1. The word of the LORD is faithful, and all his works to be trusted. The LORD loves justice and right, and his merciful love fills the earth.

2. Yes, the LORD’s eyes are on those who fear him, who hope in his merciful love, to rescue their souls from death, to keep them alive in famine.

3. Our soul is waiting for the LORD. He is our help and our shield. May your merciful love be upon us, as we hope in you, O LORD.

Text: Psalm 33: The Grail, Conception Abbey © 2010 GIA Publications, Inc. Tune: Michel Guimont

Beloved: Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but according to his own design and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus

before time began, but now made manifest through the appearance of our savior Christ Jesus, who destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard: this is my beloved Son, hear Him.

Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased;

listen to him.” When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” And when the disciples raised their eyes, they saw no one else but Jesus alone. As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, “Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

cantor, then all repeat


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PROFESSION OF FAITH

UNIVERSAL PRAYER

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,

all bow at the following bolder words and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

OFFERTORY HYMN | TRANSFORM US

Tune: PICARDY, French Carol, harm by Richard Proulx, 1937-2010 © 1986 GIA Publications, Inc. Text: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993, © 1986 GIA Publications, Inc.


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SANCTUS / HOLY

AGNUS DEI / LAMB OF GOD

MYSTERY OF FAITH


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Lectionary excerpts ©1970, 1986, 1992, 1998, 2001 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc. Washington D.C. All rights reserved. The English translation of some Psalm responses, some Alleluia and Gospel verses and the Lenten Gospel Acclamations, some Summaries, and the Titles and Conclusion of the Readings, from the Lectionary for Mass copyright 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc., Washington D.C. All rights re-served. All music and texts reprinted with permission. OneLicense.net # 700896-A, and WLP annual reprint license.

COMMUNION HYMN | RETURN TO GOD

RECESSIONAL HYMN | THE GLORY OF THESE FORTY DAYS

1. Now the time of grace has come, the day of salvation; come and learn now the way of our God. 2. I will take your heart of stone and place a heart within you, a heart of compassion and love. 3. If you break the chains of oppression, if you set the prisoner free; if you share your bread with the hungry, give protection to the lost; give a shelter to the homeless, clothe the naked in your midst, then your light shall break forth like the dawn.

Tune: Marty Haugen, b.1950 ©1990, GIA Publications, Inc. Text: Marty Haugen, b.1950 © 1990, GIA Publications, Inc.

Tune: ERHALT UNS HERR, Klug’s Geistliche Lieder, 1543; harm by Ronald F. Krisman, b.1946 ©2011 GIA Publications, Inc. Text: Clarum decus jejunii, ascribed to St. Gregory the Great, c.540-604 trans by Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947, alt.


CGS CATHOLIC PARISHES

ARING IVING ERVING

“We pilgrims on earth are granted to rejoice in the company of the transfigured Lord when we immerse ourselves in the things of above through prayer and the divine mysteries. But, like the disciples, we too must descend from Tabor into daily life where human events challenge our faith.”

Pope Saint John Paul II, Homily, 8/6/1999

In the Gospel today, we read Matthew’s account of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Jesus takes three of his Apostles up on Mount Tabor and appears to give them a preview of the Resurrection. What the Apostles witness, and the revelation they hear, “This is my beloved Son…Listen to him,” are so important that this event is recounted in all three synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke). The Transfiguration is also the fourth Luminous Mystery of the Rosary. In order to apply the message of the Transfiguration to our CGS Grouping in the ON MISSION process, let us analyze the definitions of the word, “Transfiguration” according to Merriam-Webster.com. 1. TRANSFIGURATION:

“A change in form or appearance: metamorphosis” Some external changes are challenging, but we, like the Apostles who have glimpsed the glory of the Risen Christ, need to keep our focus on the good things that come even from pain and sorrow when we trust God’s plan. We are three enduring communities that have experienced remodelings, closings, construction of new facilities, and a few natural disasters in our histories. Initially, these changes and events might have been difficult to accept, but in time, we recognized them as improvements. Over the past year, we have met a new clergy team and noticed different people appearing in the pews of each church with the benefit of new gifts and growth of our community. 2. TRANSFIGURATION: “An exalting, glorifying, or spiritual change” During the Season of Lent, as we grow spiritually through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, remember that we are called, like the Apostles, to come down from the mountain back into the trenches of daily life, and our spiritual gifts are to be shared to help our Parish Grouping grow in unity and charity. As we move toward our January 2021 merger date, may each of us pray for the grace we need to grow in “compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, bearing with one another, and forgiving one another (Colossians 3: 12-13).”

To look forward to the Resurrection, to listen to Jesus in prayer, and to extend His love to others through our own sacrifices and acts of charity, are the keys to “transfiguring” ourselves during Lent, and to bringing our soon to be transfigured CGS Grouping closer to the Risen Christ.

PREPARING FOR INFANT BAPTISM Our Catholic Community of Group #210 offers the Baptism Preparation Class for expectant and new parents, along with their chosen godparents. It is a requirement before your child’s Baptism may be scheduled. The March class is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Call 412-857-5356, dial 1, ext. 425 to receive registration information. If you are thinking ahead, please note that there are significant Church guidelines for your choice of Godparents and their responsibilities. Call for any questions you may have.

During the 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Margaret of Scotland this weekend our CGS Community celebrates the Rite of Sending our Catechumens for the Rite of Election, which will take place next Sunday at St. Paul’s Cathedral. We also celebrate Sending our Candidates for Recognition by the Bishop. The catechumens are those to receive the three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) during the Easter Vigil; the candidates are those preparing for Confirmation and Eucharist also during the Vigil. Next Sunday during the 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton we begin the Scrutinies. These Rites take place on the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sundays of Lent for those to be baptized. They are for the Catechumens to seek new life in Christ through a prayer of exorcism, the church’s blessing and our petitions. We are also reminded each week to be involved in our own soul-searching and repentance by reflecting on our sinfulness and the experience of the forgiving mercy of God. The catechumens make and we renew our commitment to Christ through this First Scrutiny of the Rites of Christian Initiation. The following week the Second Scrutiny will be during the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Ss. Simon & Jude; the Third Scrutiny at St. Margaret of Scotland. We are reminded to continue our prayer for our Catechumens, Candidates and ourselves.



Thousands sought Jesus during his life. Only a few followed him to Calvary.

What will you do?

No Greater Love, A Biblical Walk through Christ’s Passion We often hear about Jesus’ Passion and death in the Gospels, the Rosary, the Mass, the Stations of the Cross, and many other devotions. Because we hear about Christ’s Passion so often, it’s easy for us to lose sight of its profound significance. But imagine if you had never heard these stories before. Imagine experiencing them for the very first time, and realizing that Jesus is a real person who really suffered and died for you and for me so that we can have eternal life.

No Greater Love is a five-part DVD based Bible study program, presented by Fr. Grecco and Sharon Smoller, which runs Thursdays, March 5, - April 2, 2020 at Ss. Simon & Jude church hall from 6:45-8:15 pm. The fee is $25 per person which is necessary to cover the cost of 2 books needed for this study; scholarships are available if you cannot afford the cost; please contact Sharon. For more information or to register, contact Sharon Smoller at 412-857-5356 or [email protected]. It’s not too late to join us!

Another class offering of No Greater Love, A Biblical Walk through Christ’s Passion, will take place on Monday afternoons and will run from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., from March 9 –April 6, 2020, in the St. Margaret of Scotland Parish Office. It will be presented by Karen Maurer. The fee is the same. To register for this class or for further information, contact Karen at 412-857-5356 or [email protected].

CONFESSIONS OF ST. AUGUSTINE Remaining Class Schedule:

Session X Chapter IX March 11 Session XI Conclusion March 25

All sessions are held at 9:00 a.m. in Ss. Simon and Jude Parish Hall

and VESPERS

Stations of the Cross – Fridays during Lent Ss. Simon and Jude Church: 1:00 p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church: 1:30 p.m. St. Margaret of Scotland Church: with School Feb 28-March 20, April 3 – 2:00 p.m. March 27 9:45 a.m. St. Margaret of Scotland Church: 6:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church: 7:00 p.m. Ss. Simon and Jude Church: 7:15 p.m.

Holy Hour/ Vespers 4:00 p.m., Sundays March 8 St. Margaret of Scotland Church March 15 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church March 22 St. Margaret of Scotland Church March 29 Ss. Simon and Jude Church April 5 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

THE WORD “During the 40 days of Lent, as Christians we are invited to follow in Jesus’ footsteps and face the spiritual battle with the Evil One with the strength of the Word of God, which has the power to defeat Satan. For this reason, it is important to be familiar with the Bible: read it often, meditate on it, assimilate it. The Bible contains the Word of God, which is always timely and effective.” — Pope Francis, edited by Steve Mueller Join fellow parishioners during Lent for Lectio Divina and/or Liturgy of the Word! Check the Weekly Parish Schedule on page four of this bulletin to find the many options available in all three of our churches.


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"If you are a disciple of Jesus Christ, your life should look different than everyone else's." — Jackie Francois Angel (Speaker, Worship Leader, Author) Our beautiful Lenten Season gives us many ‘extra’ opportunities to have our lives ‘looking different’. Let’s be ready to tell those who look askance as to why we • have ashes on our forehead, • are going to Church twice on Sunday - once for Mass, and then later for Holy Hour and Vespers; • are going to the Church during weekdays for extra Masses, Lectio Divina, Marian Consecration sessions,

Liturgy of the Hours, Stations of the Cross, and No Greater Love dvd programs; • work fish frys; • eat at fish frys; • fast between meals and abstain from meat. Aren’t you glad you’re Catholic? Don’t you wish everybody was? “Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope...”. --1 Peter 3:15

CONFIRMATION RETREAT DAY Confirmation Retreat Day for 8th grade Candidates in our grouping will be held on Saturday, March 14, at Ss. Simon & Jude church hall from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The day will be spent reflecting on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and how we use these gifts to bring about the Good News of Jesus Christ to others. The day concludes with 4:00 pm Mass. Please pray for these young men and women as they prepare for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 17, 2020, with the Most Reverend Bishop David A. Zubik, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Margaret of Scotland Church.

TRANSFORMATION STATIONS FOR FAITH FORMATION FAMILIES THIS WEEKEND! Sunday, March 8 Ss. Simon and Jude church hall from 12 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. Gather in the hall immediately following the 11:00 a.m. Mass to come and reflect on the final moments of Jesus as he was led to Calvary and his death. This is an experience for children of all ages to have an encounter through hands-on stations with reflections. No faith formation classes will be held on Monday, March 9, or Wednesday, March 11.

EVENING FAITH SHARING All are welcome to join us as we study the conversions of Matthew, Jonah, the Woman at the well, and the Magi. Bishop Robert Barron’s video program “Conversion” and discussion will occur at 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24, and 31, in the Parish Office Conference Room at St. Margaret of Scotland. Come for any session or all four.

CONFIRMATION FOR ADULT CATHOLICS If you are a high schooler or an adult who has been steadily growing in faith and is a practicing catholic, but has simply missed the opportunity for Confirmation, consider this possibility. Bishop Zubik will be conferring this Sacrament on May 17, for our CGS Grouping. According to Diocesan directives the preparation of adults for Confirmation takes place within the parish group. We are now offering sessions for Confirmation preparation on Saturday afternoons, 3:00 to 4:15 p.m., March 21, 28, April 18 and 25, at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church location. Note that you will need this Sacrament if you are contemplating becoming a godparent or a sponsor in the future. Please call the Office for Initiation (412-857-5356 ext. 425) to register.

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“Vespers traces its roots to some of the oldest Jewish and Christian rituals. Old Testament passages instruct the faithful to greet the evening by lighting lamps ... as a reminder of Christ, the light of the world. Over time, the service became a means of sanctifying the evening hours, in Saint Basil’s words, “with something better than silence.” — Michael Centore, Catholic Writer

Our CGS Community is offering Vespers (Evening Prayer) on Lent Sundays, just after a 4:00 p.m. Holy Hour. Check the bulletin for locations.



Help area patients. Donate blood on Sunday, March 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

St. Margaret School Cafeteria

Your blood donation matters. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Each year, 4.5 million Americans would die without blood transfusions. A simple act of faith can transform lives. Please become a blood donor. To make an appointment, please: Visit vitalant.org, click on the Donate button and search with Group code G0040122, download the Vitalant-Pittsburgh Mobile App for your smart phone, or call Karen Maurer at 412-857-5356.

LENTEN FOOD DRIVE The St. Vincent de Paul Society will be holding a Lenten Food Drive on Sunday, March 15, at St. Margaret of Scotland Church. Donated food can be brought to all Masses during this time. The food drive benefits our neighbors in need in the Carnegie and Pittsburgh areas. If you wish to make a monetary donation, checks should be made payable to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Thank you for your support and God Bless you! —SVdP Society

BISHOP’S SPRING LISTENING SESSIONS ANNOUNCED You are invited to take part in an evening of prayer, information, and discussion with Bishop David Zubik and members of his senior staff designed to help you better understand the role of finances in daily parish operations. Topics will include Parish Share, School Subsidy, Insurance and Billing, Sample Financial Statements, and Real Estate Transactions. Sessions will be held at churches representing each of the regions in our diocese: Monday, March 16 – St. Athanasius – West View Wednesday, March 18 – St. Valentine – Bethel Park Monday, March 23 – St. Margaret Mary – Moon Township Thursday, March 26 – St. Michael the Archangel - Butler Each session will be held from 7:00-8:30 PM. You are welcome to attend the session that is most convenient for your schedule.

Join the parishioners of Carnegie, Greentree, and Scott during Lent to witness and pray for an end to abortion. We have committed to four hours of peaceful prayer during the 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil outside Planned Parenthood on Liberty Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh. We will gather between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. We need to fill that entire shift, but ideally, several participants can rotate time slots of 30 minutes, one hour, or two hours during our shift. If you wish to join our 40 Days for Life team, please contact Vince at (412) 760-0699, Karen at (412) 857-5356, or Laura at (412) 857-5356

THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY The Prayer Shawl Ministry at St Thomas More will host Project Rachel’s Vineyard facilitator, Toni Jestor, at its monthly meeting on April 2, at 10:00 a.m. in the Rooney Room. Because STM has provided shawls and prayer support for the Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat, Toni will tell us about the retreat which is for women and men struggling in the aftermath of an abortion. "Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. The retreat offers a supportive, confidential and nonjudgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions and begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing." There is more specific information on their website: https://rvofpgh.com Please join us and meet your neighboring parish Prayer Shawl creators. You may call me with any questions.. Judy Shock, STM Prayer Shawl, 412-854-4910


PARISH CHOIR SCHEDULE March 8 10:30 a.m. SMOS

March 15 10:00 a.m. SEAS

March 22 9:30 a.m. SSJ

March 29 10:30 a.m. SMOS

CONTEMPORARY CHOIR March 8 10:00 a.m. SEAS

March 14 4:30 p.m. SEAS

March 22 10:30 a.m. SMOS

March 29 10:00 a.m. SEAS

The Golden Agers are collecting tabs from Pop, Beer, and Food Cans for the

Susquehanna Service dogs for Wounded Soldiers! Save your tabs!

Don Cain: 412-279-0885 Please

call after 6:00 p.m.

Upcoming trip: May 27, 2020

Ohio Star Theater and Events at Dutch Valley presents

a new musical: A Simple Sanctuary

Come with us to Sugarcreek and enjoy the show!

Transportation from Carnegie is provided! Buffet Lunch is included!

Only $85 for this whole day of fun!

See our menu on page 19.


FR. ROBIN’S BIBLE STUDY All are welcome to join the Bible Study on Wednesdays starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Bayley Building at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Take the elevator or steps to the second floor, Room 5. Class begins on March 11.

GORZKIE ZALE (Polish Lamentations) If you’re looking for Gorzkie Zale, please join Fr. Miro at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, in Pittsburgh’s Polish Hill neighborhood, every Sunday in Lent at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to this time of meditation on the passion of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

KNIGHTS WINNER Congratulations to Bernice Zyzak the winner of the Knights of Columbus, Strove Tuesday drawing on February 25, 2020. The winning number was 953. Thanks to all who purchased and sold tickets in support of the Knights. The next drawing will be Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. Tickets will go on sale after Easter.


Contact Youth Minister Joe Farren at [email protected] $10 cost covered!


St. Margaret of Scotland school library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair open house in the school cafeteria after all St. Margaret Masses on March 1st. Meet our reading mascot, Dog Man, and bring a camera for photos! Stop in to browse or buy. This is a great opportunity for parents to preview the Fair and help their students make selections. All proceeds benefit our school library. Major credit cards accepted.

S t . M a r g a r e t o f S c o t l a n d S c h o o l

Italian Subs Hard salami, capicola, soft salami and provolone cheese.

Turkey Subs Shaved turkey and provolone cheese.

Ham Subs Shaved ham and provolone cheese.

Provolone Subs Provolone only with lettuce and tomato.

Peppi’s subs are served on the best bread in the city, Mancini’s, which is a 10 inch roll that melts in your mouth. All sandwiches include lettuce, tomato and an Italian dressing packet. $7.50 Each. Orders due by Friday, March 20 Pick-up at school on Thursday, March 26, from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. (must use front door from 12:30 to 3:00)

Quantity

total # x $7.50 = (amount due) NAME____________________________________Phone________________________

Only pre-paid orders will be processed. Checks to SMS St. Margaret of Scotland School | 915 Alice St. | Pittsburgh PA 15220

HOAGIE SALE

—ad by Joe Farren

LADIES OF CHARITY

The Carnegie, Greentree, Scott, Ladies of Charity

will meet Thursday, March 12,

at 9:15 a.m. in the SSJ church hall. We invite all ladies to join us to

experience the many projects we

do for the poor and elderly in the community.



OOOOOOO ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CHURCH

ST. LUKE HALL EVERY FRIDAY IN LENT

11:30 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. (GOOD FRIDAY 3:00 TO 7:00 P.M.)

EAT IN OR TAKE OUT PHONE ORDERS:

11:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.

412-857-5318 PLUS THERE IS A BASKET RAFFLE

WITH WONDERFUL PRIZES AND A PROGRESSIVE 50/50!

AS ALWAYS, WE ARE LOOKING FOR DELICIOUS DESSERTS!

PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR YUMMY TREATS BY 11:00 A.M.

ON FRIDAY MORNINGS.

SEE OUR MENU ONLINE! CGSCATHOLIC.ORG

LENTEN MEAGER MEAL AND SPEAKER All Seniors of our CGS Grouping are cordially invited to a Meager Meal at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20 in the SSJ Church Hall. We will have vegetarian soup and bread provided by Burgh Bites Brick N’ Mortar. During this week of St. Patrick’s Day, we welcome Erin Meikle from Duquesne University, who will speak on “Our Lady of Knock.” There is no charge for this event, but an RSVP to Laura at (412) 857-5356 or lokeeffe @cgscatholic.org would be appreciated so that we have an accurate count for the caterer.

Join us for our Grouping 210 Easter Egg Hunt, Holy Saturday, April 11, at 12:15 p.m. All children up to age 10 are invited. The hunt will take place on the St. Margaret of Scotland church grounds.

In the event of rain, the hunt will be moved to the school cafeteria. Please bring your own basket to collect eggs.

RSVP by April 3rd. The eggs go quickly, so please be on time.

Tear off and return in any Collection Basket or to SMOS Office

Family name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Child(ren) name(s) and age(s):______________________________________________________________________

Questions? Please contact Tasha Leslie at [email protected]


ST. MARGARET SCHOOL

CLASSROOM CHRONICLES Each week we will highlight the amazing things that are going on in our

classrooms here at St. Margaret of Scotland School. Mrs. Olga Kaiser – Kindergarten Kindergarten started the New Year with making penguins and adding a twist to the project by cheering on our Pittsburgh Penguins. We had fun concluding our project with a Parade of Penguins. We celebrated the 100th day of school with many fun-filled activities. The children came to school dressed as 100 years young, and it was interesting to learn how things have changed. We did many activities counting by 1s, 5s, and 10s to 100, and made food jewelry using 100 colorful fruit loops. The children

have entered the world of reading and they are reading so much. We look forward to Fridays because it is Flashlight Friday. The children share a story with each other by reading with the use of a flashlight. At the conclusion of the story, we gather together to discuss and share favorite parts. We are looking forward to attending the Stations during this Lenten Season, with our buddies, to journey with Jesus in His sufferings.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our Forensic Team for placing at the Forensics Finals Tournament on

Saturday, February 22, 2020 at South Fayette. They achieved 5 first place and 4 second place finishes. The Multiple Reading Group made it to the All Stars. Maddie Banaszak

received the Mary Fahey Award. Excellent Job! We are very proud of you!!

Congratulations to our Developmental Boys Basketball Team for winning the St. Anne President’s Day Tournament and to our Varsity Boys Basketball

Team for winning the Section Championship! Great Job on an Awesome Season!

We are very proud of you!!

We would like to Honor 8th grader Madeline Dillon for her excellent trombone performance with the South District Honors Band, which was held on February 15, 2020. To be

selected for this band, she was required to audition along with trombone students from other South District Schools. Because of this audition, she not only made it into the Honors Band, but she has also been chosen for All-Star Band! The All-Star Band Concert will be held at Central Catholic High School on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 2:30 PM. This band combines the talents of

exceptional band students from the entire Pittsburgh Area of Catholic Schools. It is quite an honor to be selected for this band. Madeline has been playing trombone since 4th grade at St.

Margaret’s. Great Job Madeline! We are very proud of you!



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Kids Meals $4.50* Baked or Fried Fish

w/ Fries & Slaw OR Applesauce

Shrimp (2)


Crab Cake (1)


*Includes “kid’s drink” or water


THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF CARNEGIE, GREEN TREE, AND SCOTT

412-857-5356 CGSCATHOLIC.ORG

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON 330 Third Ave.

Carnegie, PA 15106 Fax: 412-276-0816

Hours: M-W & F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

MASS TIMES Saturday (Sunday Anticipated): 4:30 p.m.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. M, W, Th, F: 12:00 noon

SS. SIMON AND JUDE 1607 Greentree Rd.

Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Fax: 412-563-8524

Hours: M, W, & Th 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

MASS TIMES Saturday (Sunday Anticipated): 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. M, W, Th: 8:30 a.m. T: 7:00 p.m.

ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND 310 Mansfield Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Fax: 412-276-0816

Hours: T& F 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

MASS TIMES Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,

and 10:30 a.m. T & F: 9:00 a.m.

PARISH GROUPING STAFF Business Manager Tim Thorsen [email protected]

Facilities Manager

Tim Castello [email protected]

Transition Coordinator Christine Manion [email protected]

Faith Formation

Sharon Smoller, Director [email protected]

Mary Kay Smith, Assoc. Dir. [email protected]

RCIA

Dee Fitzsimmons [email protected] Pastoral Associate

Tess Keddie [email protected]

Care Ministers

Karen Maurer [email protected]

Laura O’Keeffe [email protected]

Music & Liturgy

Béla Pater, Director [email protected]

Youth and Young Adult

Joe Farren [email protected]

Safe Environment

Bob Doyle [email protected]

Karen Maurer [email protected] Administrative Assistants

Cathy Mulkerrin [email protected]

Melissa Nosenchuck mnosenchuck@ cgscatholic.org

Maintenance

Rege Reaghard (SEAS)

John Caivano (SMOS)

Paul Marcinizyn (SSJ) pmarcinizyn@ cgscatholic.org Saint Vincent de Paul 412-444-5424

DIOCESE VICTIM ASSISTANCE HOTLINE

1-888-808-1235

Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: 412-456-3093

CHILDLINE: 1-800-932-0313

Note: You must be a registered and active parishioner for at least six months before requesting sacramental sponsor forms. Please allow three weeks for completion.

SACRAMENTS Penance

• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Thursdays: 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

• St. Margaret of Scotland

Saturdays: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

• Ss. Simon & Jude

Tuesdays: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Saturdays 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Baptisms For arrangements please call Dee Fitzsimmons.

Anointing Please call one of the church offices for arrangements (before surgery, during illness, etc.).

Marriage Arrangements must be made with one of the priests at least six months before the proposed date of the wedding.

CLERGY TEAM Parochial Vicar Rev. Aleksandr Schrenk [email protected]

Parish Chaplain Father Michael Yaksick [email protected]

In Residence Father Jerome Etenduk [email protected]

Deacons Dcn. Jim Mackin [email protected]

Dcn. Kevin Lander [email protected]

In Residence Father Robin Evanish [email protected]

Administrator Rev. Robert Grecco [email protected]

BULLETIN DEADLINE Mondays by Noon

[email protected]

Ss. Simon and Jude Pre-school Director: Trish Costantino [email protected] 1625 Greentree Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15220

SCHOOLS St. Margaret of Scotland Elementary School Principal: Robert Munz [email protected] 915 Alice Street Pittsburgh, PA 15220

SVDP FOOD PANTRY AT SEAS T & Th: 9:45 to 11:45 a.m.

412-489-5848

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