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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

AUGUST 25, 2019 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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

Seminarian: John Flynn

St. Clare of Assisi

460 Reed Street Clairton, PA 15025

St. Thomas à Becket

139 Gill Hall Road Jefferson Hills, PA 15025

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time • August 25, 2019

(RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS)

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

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

MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND SHUT-INS:

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

MARRIAGE

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

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

ST. CLARE OF ASSISI Phone: 412-233-7870 Office Hours: Monday‒Thursday: 8AM‒2PM Closed Fridays Fax: 412-233-0742 Email: [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

Parish Directory • Sacraments

The next Baptism class will be on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30PM at St. Thomas à Becket School Building in Classroom 6.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.saintclareofassisiparish.com


Mass Intentions This Week

Date Time Location Intention Offered By

(Vigil) Saturday, August 24

4:00 PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Betty Anderson L Anderson & L Berg

4:30 PM Holy Spirit Thomas J. Segida, Sr. Robert & Leann Heflin

5:30 PM St. Thomas à Becket Olga Billand Bob & Peggy Billand

Sunday, August 25

Twenty-first Sunday in

Ordinary Time

8:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Lauren Hartman Cass Family

9:00 AM St. Clare of Assisi Lorraine Goldfarb Sherri & Ron

9:30 AM St. Thomas à Becket Gene Lancas, Sr. Son, Eugene Lancas, Jr.

10:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary John (Jack) Rodgers Mom

11:00 AM Holy Spirit Bill Krampf John Slack

Noon St. Thomas à Becket John Richard Bonnie & Larry Wiltsey

Monday, August 26

7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary John (Jay) Murray Wife, Mary Lou

8:30 AM St. Clare of Assisi Kathleen Yaksick &

Charles Yaksick Catherine Vukovich

Tuesday, August 27

8:30 AM Holy Spirit Urban Karl David & Kathy Rotz

9:00 AM St. Thomas à Becket Mike Kearns Artie & Joannie Schiebel

Wednesday, August 28

7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary John Pietras St. Elizabeth Senior Citizens

9:00 AM St. Thomas à Becket Jack Soffa Megan & Ray Pokorny

Thursday, August 29

8:30 AM Holy Spirit Health of a Friend Barb Gregory

9:00 AM St. Thomas à Becket In Celebration of the

50th Wedding Anniversary of Thomas & Mary Jo Pollack

Gary & Ann

Friday, August 30

7:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Jay Johnson Gary & Linda Backo

8:30 AM St. Clare of Assisi Catherine Cassinelli, Floyd

Cassinelli, Nancy Cassinelli Cost Nancy & Floyd

Saturday Morning

(Vigil) Saturday, August 31

8:30 AM Holy Spirit Michael Gregg Sister, Pam

& Denny Ruffing

4:00 PM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Alex LoPata Ron & Eleanor Faccenda

4:30 PM Holy Spirit William R. Daerr Constance “Cookie” Daerr

& Children

5:30 PM St. Thomas à Becket August & Frances Kwitowski Augie & Donna Kwitowski

Sunday, September 1

Twenty-second Sunday in

Ordinary Time

8:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Jack Frisch Jim & Cathy Muha

9:00 AM St. Clare of Assisi Mary Ellen Skop Edie Hudson

9:30 AM St. Thomas à Becket John Burcin Burcin Family

10:30 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Helen O’Leary Family

11:00 AM Holy Spirit Margaret Cseselka John & Joyce Rohrman

Noon St. Thomas à Becket Dr. John R. Hauser KOC-WJH Council 11887


Over the past seven weeks, there were twenty-three people from our parish grouping who participated in the Activated Disciple Program. Morning sessions were held at St. Clare of Assisi and evening sessions at Holy Spirit & St. Thomas à Becket. New friends were made, faith journeys shared

and new ideas for evangelization were explored. According to two of our participants:

“The Activated Disciple Program was very inspiring, informative and was definitely a step in the right direction to evangelization and discipleship. I loved it!” - Ralph Imbrogno “The Activated Disciple has guided me to put my knowledge into practice, taking action; filling my heart with love.” - Soad Veltri

Gospel Reflection Have you ever seen a celebrity? Have you ever met a political representative? Did the encounter leave you with newfound acting or musical abilities? Did it give you a grasp of the intricacies of the latest city ordinance or controversial law? Talents, expertise and skill are hard-won traits, not rewards that spread by contact. Our life of faith is also not so easy. “We ate and drank in your company and you taught in our streets!” In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus notes that it requires moral strength to enter the kingdom of God. It’s not mere proximity to righteousness that saves. Rubbing elbows with the righteous is not the same as being truly holy ourselves. Unfortunately, we can have this attitude in many areas. It’s easy to see who may seem “first” in the eyes of the world. This occurs in our workplaces and among our public figures. It can also happen in our schools, local parishes and the larger Church. For some of us, the temptation to have the popularity and prestige rub off on us can be fairly strong. If only we are in the right place with the right people, surely others will associate us with what they possess! But salvation is worked out in each individual life. It is our task not merely to show up, but to be transformed. And the truly transformed may not be everyone we expect. “People will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south … some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” Some who seem first in reputation now may be last in the kingdom of God. Others who appear now on the furthest fringes of society—but better imitate the lowly holiness of Jesus—will be first in His kingdom. What are your concerns? Proximity and reputation? Or prayerful righteousness?

St. Monica — Feastday August 27 St. Augustine — Feastday August 28

This week we celebrate two saints—a mother and a son. St. Monica, also known as Monica of Hippo, is the mother of St. Augustine. She was born in 331 AD in present day Nigeria. As a young Christian woman, St. Monica was married off to a Roman pagan, who shared his mother’s violent temper. Monica had three children which her husband did not allow her to baptize. Son, Augustine was born in the year 354 AD. As a teenager, he led a wild life of self-indulgent excess. This lifestyle would continue into his adulthood. As she did for her husband, Monica prayed and fasted for the conversion of her son. After nearly twenty years, Monica’s holy example led to his conversion to Christianity. Augustine met another future saint, Bishop Ambrose of Milan, who greatly influenced his perspective on life. Augustine was then baptized a Christian! Augustine later became a bishop and one of the most influential thinkers in Christian history. Through these years, Augustine had carefully built for himself a reputation as a writer throughout Africa and beyond. Two of Augustine’s works stand out above the others for their lasting influence, The City of God and Confessions. The city of Santa Monica, California is named after Monica, as were the "weeping" springs outside the city; and St. Augustine is recognized as a Doctor of the Church.

ACTIVATED DISCIPLE

Taking your faith

to the next level

JEFF C AVI NS


August 31 & Sept. 1

Eucharistic Ministers Lector Altar Servers Other

Sat. Vigil 4:00 PM

St. Elizabeth

Jude Bourdeau, Mary Brennen, Jane Cass, Wayne

Cass, Meg McNicholas Margie VanWert Dan Carroll

ACOLYTE Dan Fitzgerald

Sat. Vigil 4:30 PM

Holy Spirit

David Banas, Mel Droppa, Tim Hughes, Rich Stout,

Rhonda Ward Liz Stout

Aiden Marks Camryn Marks

CANTOR Kayleigh Johnson

Sat. Vigil 5:30 PM

St. Thomas

Dave Alderson, Mike Franczak, Mike

Hinnebusch, Sherri Kearns, Madeline Zumbo

Kathy Stock Joshua Hynes Faith Williams

CANTOR Laurel Lechner

Sunday 8:00 AM

St. Elizabeth

Heidi Meier, Jim Meier, Chuck Reinecker,

Betty Willig, Ed Willig John Perticone Thomas Wingerter

ACOLYTE Ben Wingerter

9:00 AM St. Clare

Desirèe Medina George Medina Marlene Senko

Mary Tullius Denise Boring

Laura Cronkhite CANTOR

Lorraine Carter

9:30 AM St. Thomas

Ryan Alderson, Tootie Dischner, Mame

Donohue, Tom Donohue, John Reyher

Karen Reyher Madelyn Panaiia

Mary Pesanka Luca Ranallo

CANTOR Gene Staudt

10:30 AM St. Elizabeth

Larry Bunda, Lynn Fries, Joe Gurcak, Doug

Saltzman, Karen Schultz Donna Gurcak John Paul Andreola

ACOLYTE Rachel Andreola

11:00 AM Holy Spirit

Melissa Lippi, Janet Motto, Therese Palyo,

Marta Placzek, Barb Price Patty Cagney

Michael Berendowski Sarah Berendowski

CANTOR Regina Botti

Noon St. Thomas

Sue Baughman Eileen Bourgeois Linda Michaels

Toni Aceto Nicole Narr Noelle Narr

Drew Schliebner

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.

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

MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

8:30AM St. Clare of Assisi

9:30AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary

We have two different groups which meet on the following days and times in Room 7 of St. Thomas à Becket School (across from the Coffee Shoppe):

Meetings are open to all women 18 and older. No dues, home study, or purchase of materials is required. There are more than 45 amazing women of all ages in our group and we would love to meet you! If you are looking for a great way to share or deepen your faith and build friendships in our parish community, the GRACE group will provide an opportunity for you to do both! For more information, please either pick up a brochure in the narthex/vestibule of any church in our parish grouping, view our group information on the techscatholic website under the “ministries” tab, or contact: Toni Aceto at 412-310-1667 (cell)

or [email protected]

September morning meetings are: Wednesdays—September 4 & 18 September evening meeting is:

Tuesday, September 24.

Morning Group: Meets the First and Third Wednesdays of the month —10:00 - 11:30AM Evening Group: Meets the Fourth Tuesday of the month — 7:00 - 8:30PM

Please join Father Greg Madeya in celebrating the Divine Liturgy of St. John

Chrysostom at St. Thomas à Becket Church on Tuesday, September 24 at 7PM. This rite has been celebrated by our eastern brothers and sisters for the past 1,500 years. If you have never experienced the majesty of an Eastern Rite, this is your opportunity to do so. This celebration has been requested

by the Knights of Columbus.

Individuals from our parish grouping are needed to help at a monthly Food Distribution that has begun at the Clairton Municipal Building, 551 Ravensburg Blvd. Volunteers are needed from 1:00 - 3:30 PM on the fourth Wednesday of each month (8/28, 9/25, and 10/23), but actual food distribution is from 2:00 - 3:00 PM. If you are willing to serve at all or part of any of these dates or times, please contact Maddie at 412-303-7167 or [email protected].

The West Jefferson Hills Council of the Knights of Columbus is holding their annual Soccer Challenge for boys and girls 9 to 14 years of age (as of September 1) on Wednesday, September 11 from 6PM to 8PM at Breisinger Field in Pleasant Hills.

A rain date (and only if necessary) has been scheduled for the same time and place on Wednesday, September 18. The Soccer Challenge involves each contestant taking 15 penalty kicks. Their total score depends on the area of the goal each kicked ball enters.

Birth Certificate or other proof of age is required. Registration is at the field on the day of the competition. Winners in each age group at this Council Level of competition will advance to the District Level of competition, winners from the District Level will advance to the Regional Level and winners from the Regional Level will advance to the State Level, all to be held later this fall. For additional information call Chuck at 412-370-8024.

On Friday night, August 16, the West Jefferson Hills Knights of Columbus held their annual “Bingo Under the Stars” at the St. Thomas à Becket Church outdoor pavilion. Proceeds from the event are used for direct grants to area seminarians. Over 100 people attended, including our seminarians, John Flynn and Jacob Gruber, who enjoyed calling out the numbers and meeting parishioners. For information on joining the Knights, contact Stan Wojtunik at 412-384-7264.

BINGO fans and seminarians Jacob Gruber and John Flynn


Faith Formation

Faith Formation registration information is on our parish website: techscatholic.com under the Faith Formation tab until August 31. It is on a first-come, first-served basis. Forms are also available in the back of our churches, or at any of the Parish Offices.

Catechetical Sunday for our grouping will be celebrated at the Noon Mass on Sunday, September 22 at St. Thomas à Becket Church. All those in the teaching ministry will be recognized and commissioned for the new school year. It is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of his or her Baptism. In passing on the faith, we are a witness to the Gospel and to Jesus Christ. A witness to faith is certainly what all of us are called to do, especially in these times. Catechetical Sunday puts the focus for each of us on what it means to be a witness. It is a chance for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith. If you were on trial and needed a character witness who could speak on your behalf, you would want someone who was capable of describing you—your values, your behavior, traits and virtues—someone to speak of your good character. That is what it means to be a witness and each of us are called to be a witness for Jesus Christ and His Church. On Catechetical Sunday, our faith community is called upon to pray for the catechists and teachers who stand up and are witnesses for Christ. Please contact the Faith Formation Office at 412-882-5023 and ask for Tina or Jen if you are willing to stand up and testify! You may also email: [email protected]. Join our amazing team of catechists and Faith Formation Staff and help us share the good news of Jesus Christ in a world desperately in need of the hope that Jesus Christ brings. We are looking for adults, young adults and high school teens to assist us in all aspects of our program; including being an assistant to the classroom office help, CATECHISTS, special project help and more. Give witness … call us!

Catechetical Sunday

Family of Faith Fair

A total Catholic intergenerational

event of faith for our parish grouping,

and those attending Catholic School,

Faith Formation and beyond!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 1:00-3:00PM St. Thomas à Becket Grounds, Former Church & School

Register online at techscatholic.com No charge for this event, but goodwill donations

to help defray costs are most welcome!

Listen to stories

about the lives of

St. Louise de Marillac

& St. Vincent de Paul

Religious articles

available for sale

(crucifixes,

jewelry, etc.)

Learn about

different crosses

attributed to the

saints in the

“Lift High the

Cross” Room

Join in outdoor

games and

games of skill

Celebrate the

Blessed Mother’s

Birthday and Holy

Name and join in

cupcake decorating

The Fall schedule will be both mailed and emailed soon. Please watch for your mail! It will contain information about what we will be doing this fall as well as how to sign up for a new email and text message system. Watch the bulletin for more information to come!


St. Clare of Assisi • Parish News

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

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

Thomas Campano, Maria Campano, Kathleen Cassady, John Chomas,

Stephonie Classic, Anne Donnelly, Sheila Eddy, Rebecca Farabaugh, Irene Fera,

Amy Ference, Joseph Ference, Meryl Ferrare, Louise Gallo, Richard Gazzam, Margaret Gemerchak, Ida Gouker, Pat Grguric, Genevieve Hartman, Diana Hess, Marie Hodge, Dave Jacobs, Off. James Kuzak Jr., Mayor Rich Lattanzi, Henry Lasich, Lee Lasich, John Linn, Frances Lofstrom, Edward Lucot, Debra Mainiero,

Martha Mathews, Audrey Mihalko, Anna Milas, Deborah (Piatek) Miller,

Don Molinaro, Pat Mourey, Rev. Peter Murphy, Martha Pastorik, Barbara Pavlack, Aldia Pavlik, Sylvia Pittman, 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 Recently Departed…

Marie Rossi (Former parishioner, wife of Michael )

The SECOND COLLECTION this Sunday is for the Repairs and Maintenance of our Parish buildings and property. Please note … Any loose monies received in our two Sunday Collections this week will be sent to the Diocesan Mission Office/Propagation of the Faith for the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. Envelopes are still on the Bulletin Tables for this Mission, or you may use an envelope of your own. Write your name on the envelope if you wish to receive credit. We will still accept donations until Sunday, September 1. Checks should be made payable to St. Clare of Assisi Parish. Your prayers and financial support of their ministry of evangelization is greatly appreciated.

THE VIGIL CANDLE

is lit

Alphonse Nuzzo

Next Sunday, September 1, before our 9AM Mass, a “Patriotic Rosary” will be recited at St. Clare of Assisi Parish. Inspired by Our Lady, the Patriotic Rosary is a powerful prayer for the divine protection of our nation and its rebirth. During this rosary, we will

offer brief reflections written by our founding fathers and sing patriotic hymns. Please plan to join us 1 hour before mass begins to pray this powerful rosary for the protection of our country, for our church, for all levels of government and for each of our 50 states.

Since we are welcoming more people on Sundays from our parish grouping, we have been asked to repeat the layout for our parking lot. All cars should enter the lot by way of Shaw Avenue and then follow the arrows straight into a parking lane. Pull up to the car in front of you, leaving only a foot between cars. Lanes that are marked with diagonal lines are only used for the overflow. All cars should exit through the open fence gate. If parking on the street, please do not pull onto the sidewalk...don’t be in a big hurry when leaving …this can be quality time spent greeting old friends and meeting new ones!

Next Drawing: Friday, August 30 Entered to Date: 69

CONCERNING OUR FUNDRAISERS

Our SECOND COLLECTION THIS SUNDAY is for the Repairs & Maintenance of our parish properties.

Our SECOND COLLECTION

NEXT SUNDAY will be for the diocesan Parish Share Program.

“the WORD among us” books for September are on the bulletin tables. This issue has a number of inspirational stories that may change your outlook towards others. Remember, true happiness can only be found if we treat everyone around us with the same mercy and forgiveness that God has so freely given us.

Congratulations to Richard (Buddy) and Janice White who celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary last week.


Next weekend, Father Jim Huvane, a Maryknoll Missioner will speak at the Masses and give our parishioners an opportunity to take part in the vital work of bringing Christ’s name and message

to all people. Father Huvane was ordained in 1970 and has spent many years in Hong Kong doing mission work and he regularly returns there. Currently, Father Huvane is assigned to Maryknoll’s Church Engagement Department.

While at the parish, Father Huvane will be happy to talk with any parishioners who are interested in doing overseas mission work as a Maryknoll Priest, Sister, Brother or Lay Minister.

St. Elizabeth of Hungary • Parish News

The Traveling Pilgrim Statue of our Blessed Mother has been circulating among the parishioners at St. Clare of Assisi for the last 12 weeks and is now coming to St. Elizabeth of Hungary beginning Saturday September 7 to November 30. Sign up to bring our Blessed Mother home for one week, gathering as a

household to pray for our parishes, the universal Church and peace in our world. Sign-up sheets are in the vestibule of the

Church. As Mother of the Church, our Blessed Mother brings about unity among her children. We turn to her powerful intercession as our parish communities continue to come together as one.

SENIOR CITIZEN NEWS!! The Senior Citizens will meet Friday, September 6 at our new location! We will now be meeting in the old church building at St. Thomas à Becket at 1:00 PM. Any member of our four church grouping, 55 years of age or older, can join now. Doors open at Noon with refreshments served at 12:30 PM. Call Tom Rostek at 412-884-2167 for more information.

Senior Citizen Trips are being scheduled now for the fall. Call Alberta Maxa at 412-653-7938 for information about these trips.

SAINT ELIZABETH SCHOOL

GREETINGS FROM ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL!

The faculty and staff are very excited to begin this school year. I first want to say how thankful I am to each one of you for your prayers, support and welcoming nature. Many blessings have come our way already, due to your generous donations toward our Safety Initiative. It is my goal to not only continue to enrich the already flourishing academic environment, but also to be safe and secure. Of the possible five phases, I am thrilled to say that Phase One and Two of our Safety Initiative have been completed. I would like to thank all of the parents who have given of their time and talents toward this initiative, our many parents who form the various other committees, as well as each of our children’s parents for their support! I am truly blessed to be a part of this beautiful faith community. God Bless -

Leslie Krueger Principal

RESPECT LIFE—The Respect Life meetings will resume beginning Tuesday, September 3, at 7:00 PM in Room 107 in Pius X Hall. All from our grouping are welcome to join us.

All are welcome to join us as we pray the Rosary after the 7:30 AM Mass on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Church.

Social Ministry: The office of Social Ministry is looking for individuals to provide help to our elderly who live in our parish and community. Assistance is needed with delivery of food and some other household errands. Please call Karen Michaux at 412-207-1655, if you are able to provide assistance to our fellow neighbors.


Our Heartfelt Prayers and Sympathy …

For the family and friends of Geraldine Fisher, former Secretary for the Holy Spirit Golden Agers and all of our deceased relatives, friends and loved ones. May Geraldine and all who have gone before us marked with the sign of

faith, be embraced by the Heavenly Father unto everlasting life. —Amen.

Holy Spirit • Parish News

THE SECOND COLLECTION Next Week, is for our monthly Unemployment Collection which supports the Cloverleaf Food Bank in their effort to reduce food insecurity and hunger in our parish community. Please help them feed His sheep. Thank you for your generosity.

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE Morning Prayers: 8:10AM Before Mass on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with the exception of First Saturdays Weekday Masses: 8:30AM Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: The First Friday of each month from 9AM to 7PM Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary: The First Saturday of each month after 8:30AM Mass Rosary Prayer Group: Every Tuesday at 4PM Everyone in the parish grouping is welcome and encouraged to join us for any of these celebrations located in the Oratory, behind the Parish House, on the lower level. Parking is available on the lower level or park in front of the Parish House and walk down the stairs located to the left of the Parish house.

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 Parish Office, or mailed. You may also stop in the Parish Office during office hours. There are several weekday and weekend openings for Masses through December 2019.

“A little mercy makes the world

less cold and more just.”

—Pope Francis

We will be having an Appreciation Dinner/Planning Session for last year’s volunteers and any new volunteers interested in helping during 2019/2020.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 at 6:00PM in Horner Hall

RSVP by Monday, August 26 to Butch Fast at 412-469-1319, or the Parish Office at 412-346-0477

Holy Spirit

RETURNS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

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

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

Set up at 8AM — $20 per 8' table $25 for a table w/electricity and/or wall space $15 product donation for the Chinese Auction

To reserve your space, contact Barb Price at 412-466-7125 or email: [email protected] by Friday, October 11


St. Thomas à Becket • Parish News

The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle in the Church will burn this week

In Loving Memory of George W. Stankus from Carol Colgan

The Vigil Light at the Tabernacle in

the Chapel will burn this week In Loving Memory of

Ken McCrumb from Wife, Donna

ROSARY FOR: ARLENE PEPKE - 8/27

PAULINE CAPANNA-9/3 The Rosary will be recited on the above dates for the repose of the souls of Arlene & Pauline. The time will be at 8:40AM before the 9AM Mass. We invite you to join us in this charitable act.

PRESCHOOL

Preschool will begin on Tuesday, September 3 for our 3 year old students and Wednesday, September 4 for our 4 year old students. We welcome our students, their parents, our teacher; Miss Connie and her teacher aides to another year of safe & enjoyable learning!

One of the most important goals we hold for our preschool students is to provide for them a creative learning environment. With our many children, our volunteers help to play a vital role in this endeavor.

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

is $139,654.00 Please prayerfully consider how you may be able to help with this campaign. It is an important effort to support the life of our entire local Church in every parish of the Diocese. The more people who participate the more successful it is, but it also benefits us directly (as we keep anything we collect over our goal).

Our 2019 PSP Assessment: $ 139, 654.00 Monies Received as of 8/19/2019: $ 67,317.00 Amount Still Needed: $ 72,337.00

SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO Peyton Josephine Capozzoli

and her parents Michael & Sarah

Ellie James Kanaskie

and her parents David & Taylor

Presley Teagan McMunn

and her parents Joseph & Heather

Summer Lyn Palko

and her parents Donald & Amanda

We wish the Capozzoli, Kanaskie, McMunn &

Palko Families all of God’s blessings.

OLD CHURCH-NEW KITCHEN!

So many kind and generous people donated $4,200.00 to be used for the “New Kitchen in the Old Church” in memory of Mike Kearns, our Parish Maintenance person who died suddenly in June. This is a great start to our future endeavor of making the “Old Church” a happy place for many social gatherings!

“What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That what love looks like.” - St. Augustine, Feast Day August 28


Explore these enriching spiritual opportunities for

Lifelong Faith Faith Formation beginning this Fall! THE HOLY LAND: A Pilgrimage through the Footsteps of Jesus — Meets 2nd SUNDAY of each month,* Beginning September 8 Holy Spirit, Assumption Room, 9:30 - 10:45 AM, coffee and donuts at 9:15 AM. Because Jesus of Nazareth was the "Word Made Flesh," that is, both human and divine, the Gospels are rooted in time and space. This is a DVD series presented by Fr. Donald Senior, C.P., S.T.D. In this course, we will focus on the geographical context of Jesus' life and that of His earliest followers. * In April and May, we will meet the 1st Sunday (April 5 and May 3) due to Easter and

Mother’s Day.

THE MASS - Bishop Barron — MONDAYS, September 16 - November 4 Morning Session: Holy Spirit, Assumption Room, 10:30AM - Noon Evening Session: St. Elizabeth School Cafeteria, 6:30-8:00PM Walk through the Mass with Bishop Barron and be transformed through insights on this most intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. See how the Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from his people, the Church and, most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist. The Mass will help you understand how to fully, consciously and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life. CATHOLICISM SERIES — SUNDAYS, September 29 - December 1 St. Elizabeth Pius X Hall, Room 107, 11:45AM - 1:30PM With creator and host Bishop Robert Barron, you will learn what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature beliefs and practices of the Catholic tradition. This faith formation program for adults brings the beauty, goodness and truth of the Church to life so that you can better understand and share your faith.

GROW spiritually LEARN the beauty of our faith CONNECT with others

To register for this course, contact: Jerry & R.K. McElhinny at 412-653-0435

Are you thinking about becoming Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process established for the universal Church for individuals to become Catholic and receive the sacraments of initiation—Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist. Centered on fostering a deep relationship with Jesus and the Church He found-ed, this spiritual journey takes place through distinct stages over a period of time suitable to bring about a thorough catechesis, significant experience of the parish community and commitment to the liturgical and moral life of the Catholic faithful. RCIA begins the week of September 29. To find out more, contact Amy LaMartina at 412-882-8744 or email [email protected]

To register for The Mass or Catholicism Series please complete this form:

Name _______________________________________________ Phone _______________________________

Email ________________________________________________ I would like to register for The Mass Catholicism series (There is no cost for either program)

Return form to your Parish Office or put it in the collection basket. Any questions, call 412 -882-8744 or email [email protected] Thank you!


Stewardship • Parish Staff & Contacts

SAINT CLARE OF ASSISI 412-233-7870 Student Resident Priest Rev. Fortunatus Mugisha Business Manager Kathleen Ulmer Secretary Marie Perticone Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023 Youth & Young Adult Minister Dana Mahr 412-882-5023 Director of Music Ministry Sean Thornton Director of Social Ministry Karen Michaux 412-207-1655 Parish Buildings & Grounds Amy Ference Rectory/Office Cleaning Michele Tevis Homebound Ministry Beverly Mazza Safe Environment Coordinator Lorraine Carter

SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY 412-882-8744 Office Manager/Bookkeeper Joanne Carmassi Director of Faith Formation Kristina Centinaro 412-882-5023 Youth & Young Adult Minister Dana Mahr 412-882-5023 Program Manager Jennifer Michalka 412-882-5023 Director of Music Ministry Christopher McCloskey 412-882-8436 Director of Social Ministry Karen Michaux 412-207-1655 St. Elizabeth School Principal Leslie Krueger 412-881-2958 St. Elizabeth School Secretary Sherry Stumpf 412-881-2958 Director of School Food Services Joliene Battistone 412-881-2938 Parish & School Maintenance Glenn Breier

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

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

OFFERTORY

COLLECTIONS Fiscal Year

July 2018 - June 2019

Weekend of August 17/18

ST. CLARE OF ASSISI

Weekly Offering .......... $ 2,862.00 Holy Day.......................... $ 537.00

ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY

Weekly Offering ........ $ 18,190.00 Holy Day ....................... $ 3,311.00 Food Bank........................ $ 806.00

All categories include Online Giving

HOLY SPIRIT Weekly Offering ........... $ 4,495.00 Holy Day......................... $1,437.00 Maintenance ................. $ 1,262.00

ST. THOMAS À BECKET

Weekly Offering .......... $ 8,636.00 Holy Day........................ $ 1,405.50 Mission Co-op ............. $ 4,342.25

All categories include Online Giving

Thank you one and all

for your continued

generosity and support of

our parish communities.

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