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www.holyfamilypgh.org
The only official website for our parishes.
School sites can also be accessed from this website.
CLERGY
Parish Email: [email protected]
Rev. Kevin G. Poecking
Pastor
Rev. George Dalton
Senior Parochial Vicar
Rev. David DeWitt
Senior Parochial Vicar
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 -
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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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Meredith Fraschi
Middle School Faith Formation
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Has the Pandemic completely worn you down? Is your life a
struggle and does nothing seem to make sense anymore? Are
you consumed by fear or anxiety in your daily life hoping that
everything would just change back to the way it was, back to
“normal”? Well, good news is on the way, a way to change your
life! God’s got this! Give it to Him and let go of your being in
control. How?
This week we will begin our Lenten Journey. The questions most
people ask are; What is Lent and what am I supposed to do?
Since I was a child, I have always been told I should be giving up
something, but is that all that Lent is about? No!
Lent is a time of preparation. It is a time for you to prepare your
spiritual being. It is a time of renewal and cleansing oneself to be
more in tune with what God’s will is for you. It is a time of
repentance, fasting, reflection, prayer and ultimately celebrating.
Yes, celebrating! Improving your spiritual being takes time. As
one would exercise to improve their physical health, it is just as
important, even more so, to improve one’s spiritual health. Use
this upcoming Lenten Season to do that.
Start today. Prior to Ash Wednesday, start thinking about and
acting on what improvements you can make and what you will
commit to do during Lent. How are you going to work on your
spiritual life? Perhaps you could be more prayerful, say a daily
rosary, or attend Mass more than once a week. You could go to
the Sacrament of Reconciliation, reaching out to assist others in
need, giving or increasing your donation to an organization or
your church, or perhaps spending more time alone, undistracted.
Maybe take time during Lent to disconnect from social media to
enjoy other things in life, read the Bible or engage more fully in
your time with God. Perhaps shut off your phone and spend that
time focused on the person you want to become.
Many believe that Lent is about “giving up”, like candy or smoking
or using bad language or … What Lent is really about is “giving
of”; your time, treasures and talents. It is great to make sacrifices
by giving up certain things or “vices”, but it is more than that. The
real joy of Lent is about turning “giving up” into “giving of”? Let say
you have a “special coffee’ every morning from the drive thru.
How about giving that up and giving the savings to a charity or
your church? The same can be done with giving up or cutting
back on cigarettes, take-out meals or fast food. “Giving of” could
also be your time, perhaps in service to the church, or a non-profit
or to visit/call a neighbor or family member or giving blankets to a
homeless shelter. Giving of your talents; fixing someone’s
plumbing or electrical problem, knitting someone a warm blanket,
painting someone a picture, becoming an usher or reader at
Mass, the possibilities are endless! Your true joy during this Lent
will be found in the feeling you have and the smiles that you
receive in “giving of” your time, treasures, and talents to others.
Lent can be a very joy filled journey by sharing yourself with
others and allowing yourself to form a more intimate relationship
with Jesus so that you may be closer to His Father. Pray to the
Holy Spirit and ask Him to fill you with all that you need to truly
change during this Lent. Embrace the journey for the reward and
joy that you will experience with the coming of Easter and Jesus’
resurrection and the renewed lifelong intimate personal
relationship with God.
Back at the first of the year, it was suggested that your focus for
2021, be on the “One”. Not the “1” in 2021, but the “One” who
suffered and died for you and rose for the forgiveness of your sins
and your salvation. If you haven’t been focused on the “One”,
during your Lenten journey begin to focus on the “1” knowing that
God is the ”One” who will provide for all your needs. As you
journey with Jesus to the cross and to His glorious resurrection,
spend more time with your family in a loving caring way and bring
them along with you. Challenge yourself and your family to spend
more time together, and join Jesus at His Eucharistic Table,
consuming Him and vowing to pray more and spend more time
with Him. Get excited about your faith and be the example of
Christ to your family, friends, coworkers, anyone you meet and
make room in your heart, your life, and your family so that God
can write His story in you.
Use this Lent to form habits that will create in you a radical love
relationship with God that will continue long after Easter and
throughout the year. Pray that your journey will be complete in the
fulfillment of your longing for a more powerful spiritual life. So,
kick off your shoes and journey with Christ to the cross and His
resurrection!
May the Lord bless all of us and may we remain focused on Him
and His ways and be prepared to welcome the risen Lord, Jesus
Christ, more fully into our lives at Easter. Have an incredibly
happy and blessed Lenten Season!
Your brother in Christ,
Deacon Frank
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Holy Family Parish
Ash Distribution
Due to the pandemic, for the distribution
of ashes this year, the priest or deacon
will say the words for ash imposition
ONCE in the sanctuary for all. As you come forward, make a
slight bow as ashes will be sprinkled on the crown of your head.
You are not required to come forward if you don’t want them in
your hair; however, any headgear must be removed prior to
receiving ashes.
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SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
READING I LV 13:1-2, 44-46
The LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “If someone has on his
skin a scab or pustule or blotch which appears to be the sore
of leprosy, he shall be brought to Aaron, the priest, or to one
of the priests among his descendants. If the man is leprous
and unclean, the priest shall declare him unclean by reason
of the sore on his head.
“The one who bears the sore of leprosy shall keep his
garments rent and his head bare, and shall muffle his beard;
he shall cry out, ‘Unclean, unclean!’ As long as the sore is on
him he shall declare himself unclean, since he is in fact
unclean. He shall dwell apart, making his abode outside the
camp.”
RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 32:1-2, 5, 11
R. I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me
with the joy of salvation.
Blessed is he whose fault is taken away, whose sin is
covered. Blessed the man to whom the LORD imputes not
guilt, in whose spirit there is no guile.
R. I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me
with the joy of salvation.
Then I acknowledged my sin to you, my guilt I covered not.
I said, “I confess my faults to the LORD,” and you took away
the guilt of my sin.
R. I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me
with the joy of salvation.
Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you just; exult, all you
upright of heart.
R. I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me
with the joy of salvation.
READING 2 1 COR 10:32-11:1
Brothers and sisters, Whether you eat or drink, or whatever
you do, do everything for the glory of God. Avoid giving
offense, whether to the Jews or Greeks or the church of God,
just as I try to please everyone in every way, not seeking my
own benefit but that of the many, that they may be saved.
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
R. Alleluia, alleluia. LK 8716
A great prophet has arisen in our midst, God has visited His
people.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
GOSPEL MK 1:40-45
A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and
said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity,
he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him,
“I do will it. Be made clean. ”The leprosy left him immediately,
and he was made clean. Then, warning him sternly, he
dismissed him at once.
He said to him, “See that you tell no one anything, but go,
show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what
Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.”
The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter.
He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for
Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in
deserted places, and people kept coming to him from
everywhere.
EL PAPA FRANCISCO CONVOCA EL AÑO DE SAN JOSE (segunda parte)
Padre valiente y creativo, ejemplo de amor a la Iglesia y a los pobres
Patris corde destaca "la valentía creativa" de san José, aquella que
surge sobre todo en las dificultades y que da lugar a recursos ines-
perados en el hombre. "El carpintero de Nazaret -explica el Papa-
sabía transformar un problema en una oportunidad, anteponiendo
siempre la confianza en la Providencia". Se enfrentaba a "los pro-
blemas concretos" de su familia, al igual que todas las demás fami-
lias del mundo, especialmente las de los migrantes. En este senti-
do, san José es "realmente un santo patrono especial" de aquellos
que, "forzados por las adversidades y el hambre", tienen que aban-
donar su patria a causa de "la guerra, el odio, la persecución y la
miseria". Custodio de Jesús y María, José "no puede dejar de ser el
Custodio de la Iglesia", de su maternidad y del Cuerpo de Cristo:
cada necesitado, pobre, sufriente, moribundo, extranjero, prisione-
ro, enfermo, es "el Niño" que José guarda y de él hay que aprender
a "amar a la Iglesia y a los pobres".
Padre que enseña el valor, la dignidad y la alegría del trabajo
Honesto carpintero que trabajó "para asegurar el sustento de su
familia", José también nos enseña "el valor, la dignidad y la alegría"
de "comer el pan que es fruto del propio trabajo". Este significado
del padre adoptivo de Jesús le da al Papa la oportunidad de lanzar
un llamamiento a favor del trabajo, que se ha convertido en "una
urgente cuestión social", incluso en países con un cierto nivel de
bienestar. "Es necesario comprender", escribe Francisco, "el signifi-
cado del trabajo que da dignidad", que "se convierte en participa-
ción en la obra misma de la salvación" y "ocasión de realización"
para uno mismo y su familia, el "núcleo original de la sociedad".
Quien trabaja, colabora con Dios porque se convierte en "un poco
creador del mundo que nos rodea". De ahí la exhortación del Papa
a todos a "redescubrir el valor, la importancia y la necesidad del
trabajo para dar lugar a una nueva ‘normalidad’ en la que nadie
quede excluido". Mirando en particular el empeoramiento del des-
empleo debido a la pandemia de Covid-19, el Papa llama a todos a
"revisar nuestras prioridades" para comprometerse a decir: “¡Ningún
joven, ninguna persona, ninguna familia sin trabajo!”.
https://www.vaticannews.va/es/papa/news/2020-12/papa-francisco-
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HOLY FAMILY MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
* Live Streamed Masses
DATE TIME CH PRIEST INTENTION/REQUESTER
SATURDAY 2/13 * 4:00 PM STI POECKING Lydia A. Altiere (Sparks & Prokopik Families)
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00 PM SJB DALTON Ann Stewart (Capuano Family)
* 5:30 PM SJV POECKING John & Roberta Contreras (Daughter)
6:00 PM OLOJ DALTON Sarah Louise Hartman (“Your Girls”)
SUNDAY 2/14 * 8:00 AM OLOJ DALTON Linda Crytzer (Sister, Joyce)
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 AM SJV POECKING Maria Raimondi (Peter Raimondi)
* 9:00 AM SJB BENEDICTINE Frank J. Rosa (Gary & Rina DiFrank)
10:00 AM OLOJ DALTON Richard Claypoole (Wife, Marie)
11:00 AM STI DEWITT Michael Serrano (Truckley Family)
* 11:00 AM SJAN BENEDICTINE Holy Face of Jesus (Anonymous)
11:30 AM SJB POECKING John T. McGuirk, Sr. (McGuirk Family)
6:00 PM SJB DALTON Living & Deceased Members of the Parishes
MONDAY 2/15 * 9:00 AM STI POECKING Anna Mae Waddell (Barbara & Luke Kutilek)
6:30 PM SJAN DALTON Doris Carlin (M/M Wayne Carlisle)
TUESDAY 2/16 7:30 AM SJV DEWITT Keith A. Cohn (Cohn Family)
* 9:00 AM OLOJ POECKING Holy Face of Jesus (Anonymous)
WEDNESDAY - ASH WEDNESDAY 2/17
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THURSDAY 2/18 7:30 AM OLOJ DEWITT Elvita Grande (Family)
* 9:00 AM SJV POECKING Giovanni Raimondi (Pete Raimondi)
FRIDAY 2/19 9:00 AM OLOJ DEWITT Johnna Bartocci (John & Marie Fischer
NOON STI DALTON Holy Face of Jesus (Anonymous)
SATURDAY 2/20 * 9:00 AM SJB DEWITT Holy Face of Jesus (Anonymous)
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
* 4:00 PM STI DALTON 50th Wedding Anniversary—Tom & Rosalie Clark
4:00 PM SJB POECKING Lydia A. Altiere (Prokopik & Sparks Families)
* 5:30 PM SJV DEWITT John & Verna Martz (Jack & Sally Martz)
6:00 PM OLOJ POECKING Andrew (Bucky) Bogusz (Wife & Sons)
SUNDAY 2/21 * 8:00 AM OLOJ BENEDICTINE Ellen Renter (Altomare Family)
8:30 AM SJV DEWITT John Weyrauch (Pat & Eileen Doheny)
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
* 9:00 AM SJB DALTON Thanksgiving for the Life of James Dawson (Family)
10:00 AM OLOJ BENEDICTINE Casimir Kucharczyk (Marie & John Fischer)
11:00 AM STI POECKING Carl J. Abinanti (Arlene & Jeff Sparks)
* 11:00 AM SJAN GEORGE, J. Mark DeFabio (Maureen & Lou DeFabio)
11:30 AM SJB DEWITT Alfred & Louise Fabian (Gary & Rina DiFrank)
6:00 PM SJB DALTON Living & Deceased Members of the Parishes
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TOTALS
(By Week)
Offertory
Parish
Share
TOTAL
Budget Amount $26,660.00 $4,760.00 $31,420.00
WEEK
January 10th $29,029.00 $4,898.00 $33,927.00
January 17th $27,679.00 $4,782.00 $32,461.00
January 24th $22,125.00 $8,649.00 $30,774.00
January 31st $25,756.00 $15,979.00 $41,736.00
February 7th $26,179.00 $6,299.00 $32,478.00
Progress - 107%
PARISH SHARE
Online Giving is the
easiest year-round
way to contribute. It’s
as simple as going
onto the Holy Family
Parish website under
“Online Giving” and
setting up an account.
Contact
Dave Hall at X104 or
Patty Mahr at X105
with any questions.
FINALIZED VISION AND MISISON STATEMENTS FOR OUR HOLY FAMILY PARISH
Our Pastoral Council has finalized Vision and Mission Statements for our parish. A Vision Statement is more about who we
want to be. A Mission Statement is how we plan to become what we want to be.
Vision Statement
Striving to be a community of intentional disciples engaging new and young Catholics, while serving all, so that together we
can actively and joyfully learn, love, and live our faith in Jesus Christ.
Beginning a Mission Statement
Holy Family Parish, established in a time of change, is called by the Father and empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring all to
Christ.
We seek to bridge established Catholics together with those who are new and young to the faith by:
Sharing in the Eucharist,
Teaching God’s Word,
Witnessing and inspiring service to others; and
Building a dynamic faith community.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Pray for us!
These statements can change over time, but they are our first effort to succinctly define
ourselves. They will be included in our first Holy Family Parish Handbook that will be mailed to all registered parishioners later
this month.
ASH WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY - ASH WEDNESDAY 2/17 7:30 AM SJB DEWITT James Callaghan (Callaghan Family)
* 9:00 AM SJB POECKING John Meyer (Goldstein Family)
9:00 AM STI DALTON Carmella Bencivenga (Family)
9:00 AM OLOJ DEWITT Peter & Dolores Maltese (Sue Majetic)
4:00 PM SJB POECKING Nate Ferraco (Family)
4:00 PM SJV WICHMAN Joseph P. & Mary S. Litvak (Paul & Karen Litvak)
6:30 PM STI DALTON Dan Monaco (Robert & Karen Valentich Family)
7:00 PM SJAN L/D Family/Friends of Papciak/Blodgett Families
(Papciak Family)
7:00 PM OLOJ Eileen Larson (George Larson)
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Our sweatshirts and hoodies
have been a big success! Some
sizes are sold out. Order yours
today!
(Sold out sizes will be ordered in
the future if enough interest)
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Crew
Hoodie
HOLY FAMILY
APPAREL
Contact Karen at
or X201.
Other summer items still available.
Sweatshirt Crews -
Sizes S - XL = $15
Size 2XL = $17
Size 3XL = $19
Size 4XL = $21
Sweatshirt Hoodies -
Sizes S - XL = $17
Size 2 XL = $19
Size 3 XL = $21
Size 4 XL = $23
Baseball Caps - $7
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ROSARY HAS RESUMED VIA ZOOM
The Rosary for the second Sunday of each month has resumed via Zoom. All parishioners are invited to join in praying the
rosary for the deceased. The first rosary will be said on February 14th at 10:30 AM.
The following dates are March 14th, April 11th, May 9th, June 13th and July 11th.
To Join the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88653969138?pwd=bmFTc0t4cFVBSXE2WGNZckVpc281UT09
Meeting ID: 886 5396 9138 Passcode: 577386
Phone: 1-301-715-8592 / 1-312-626-6799 Call the parish office if you would like this link sent to you.
FASTING BROTHERS (An Extension of Seven Sisters)
The priests of Holy Family Parish each have a Seven Sisters group praying
for them. This is a quiet ministry of prayer. All prayer can become more
efficacious when aided with fasting, and so we are looking for A FEW GOOD
MEN to strengthen the prayers of those women who are committed in a
particular way to prayer for our priests. According to the rules set up by the
apostolate six men form one group (there is no fasting on Sundays) and
each man has a day of the week on which they fast or abstain from
something. You would choose the day best suited for you, and stay with
that day every week. The commitment is for one year.
If you are drawn to fasting/abstaining as a form of prayer for the benefit of
our priests please consider this joint, yet very private, ministry.
To sign up or learn more contact [email protected]
SEVEN SISTERS APOSTOLATE
BISHOP’S GROUP
The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to
strengthen the Church by ensuring a Holy
Hour, in the presence of the Blessed
Sacrament, is prayed every day of the week
for the sole intention of a specific priest or
bishop. You may know that each of the
priests of Holy Family Parish has a different
Seven Sisters group praying for them. The
commitment for one year is for; one woman,
one day of the week, one Holy Hour, one
priest, one heart of prayer.
Recently a group has begun for Bishop
Zubik. A bishop’s group is a little different in
that it consists of three complete groups for
one bishop. There are three Holy Hours
prayed every day exclusively for a bishop.
There are currently ten women who have
begun to pray in this new group, with a
need for-you guessed it- eleven more!
If you are a woman who feels called to
serve the Church through a commitment of
prayer please consider this apostolate.
Seven Sisters has spread all over the world,
with groups in all fifty states in the USA.
There are still only a handful in the Diocese
of Pittsburgh. Let’s grow this beautiful
ministry to support our priests and Bishop,
in thanksgiving for all that they do.
To learn more visit sevensistersaposto-
late.org To get involved with the Bishops
group call Jane and leave a message at
724-325-1168.
“To strengthen the priest is to strengthen
the Church.” St. John Vianney
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Join Holy Family Parish for a special at-home retreat -
33 Days to Greater Glory – a retreat with Father Michael Gaitley
Father Michael Gaitley, author of the popular 33 Days to Morning Glory has
finished his third book, 33 DAYS TO GREATER GLORY: A TOTAL
CONSECRATION TO THE FATHER THROUGH JESUS BASED ON THE
GOSPEL OF JOHN. Our Parish has arranged a discounted bulk rate of this
book for us to hold another at-home retreat during Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 17 and
ending on Palm Sunday, March 28. Each day involves a reflection reading from the book and a
consecration on the concluding day that we will have at our weekend Masses on Palm Sunday. The book
also includes a nine (9) day consecration to St. Joseph. In addition, Father Nathaniel Polinski, OSB, one of
the popular guest Benedictine priests for Masses in Plum, recently authored an academic book, That the
Scriptures Might Be Fulfilled through Perfect Worship.
Father Nathaniel will share a presentation from his scholarly work on Palm Sunday afternoon. The title of his
presentation will be “Diving More Deeply into the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.”
Parishioners, especially those who have completed the 33 Days to Greater Glory retreat, are invited to
attend in person at St. John the Baptist Church or via livestream.
Copies of the 33 Days to Greater Glory are available in all churches. There is no charge for the book, but a
monetary donation in the collection is appreciated.
Beautifying Our Sanctuaries
Holy Family Parish Art and Environment
committee has been working on ways to
beautify our churches. Many of our
churches use live plants in their
sanctuaries. Over time these plants begin
to look tired and need replaced. If you
would like to donate in honor of your family
or in memory of a loved one, please send a
donation made payable to “Holy Family
Parish” to the attention of “Joyce Doyle -
Sanctuary Plants.” Please indicate the
church and how the donation should be
acknowledged in the bulletin.
We will use the money to
purchase plants that are
tolerant to the conditions of
each church.
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This Wednesday, February 17th, is the start of the
Easter Season with Ash Wednesday. Many activities
are scheduled for this Holy Lenten Church Season. See
page 14 for a list of all the events at Holy Family Parish.
VIRTUAL BLOOD DRIVE
The Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Joy
Council, is sponsoring a virtual blood drive
from February 8th thru February 27th. Vitalant
is in desperate need of blood, anyone who is
able to donate is encouraged to do so.
You may schedule an appointment by using
the sign-up link below. Once you are signed
up, the Vitalant page will redirect you to the
appointment page to schedule at a time and
place convenient for you.
The sign-up link is:
https://learn.vitalant.org/LP=148?
drive_code=G0040018&division=NORTHEAST
%26%region=PIT
(You may call the business office to have
this link emailed to you.)
If you would rather call, the phone number is
877-258-4825 for the Monroeville locations.
Thank you in advance for your participation!
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IT’S TIME TO START PLANNING FOR �
THE HOLY FAMILY 2021 FESTIVAL!�
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Anyone who is interested in helping with this year’s festival is encouraged to join our
first Zoom meeting on February 15, 2021 at 6:30 PM.�
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UPDATE - GIFT CARDS FOR SALE
Listed below are the remaining cards that need to be purchased as
soon as possible. You can purchased these at St. John The Baptist
business office. If you want to have them sent to a business office
other than St. John the Baptist for pick-up, contact Karen at bulle-
[email protected] to make arrangements.
We will continue to carry a supply of Community Market, Giant Eagle,
Shop-N-Save, WalMart, Sheetz, Speedway and Sunoco in the
rectories at St. John the Baptist and St. Joseph during their
respective business hours.
Chipotle
Dairy
Queen
Mohans
Panera
Pizza Hut
Taco Bell�
$25.00 Cards
Bath & Body Works
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Macys
Old Navy
Red Robin
Rite Aid
Starbucks
Texas Roadhouse
$10.00 Cards
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Bernie & Karen
Murphy
Married 52 Years
Bob & Philomena Ford
August 27, 1960
Larry & Jean Howard
Married 60 Years
August 26, 1961—SJAN
Lawrence & Johanna Gigliotti
Married 65 Years
May 20, 1956
Rick & Joanie Auth
Married 46 Years
William & Rachel DeSantis
Married 50 Years
James & Margie Fisher
Married 51 Years
April 12, 1969
John & Mary Whitney
Married 50 Years
Ralph & Carol Zanella
Married 50 Years�
David & Mary Lou Gartner
Married 67 Years
June 13, 1953
Don & Jacqueline Sandala
Married 65 Years
Daryl & Marlene
Manke
Married 47 Years
May 4, 1974
Larry & Leslie Abaray
November 11, 1978
Bob & Donna
Pembrooke
Married 41 Years
John & Cindi Hackett
Married 43 Years
August 20, 1977
Ray & Denise Cefola
Married 43 Years
Mike & Kathy Fecik
April 22, 1978
HOLY FAMILY WORLD MARRIAGE DAY CELEBRATION
Ed & Andrea
Wieszczynski
Married 41 Years
Anthony & Carol Miller
August 8, 1964
Joe & Carol Dello Stritto
Married 53 Years
July 29, 1967
Jackie & Jim Runyan
Married 54 Years
Paul & Linda Stukus
Married 53 Years
October 21, 1967
Ray & Gerry Suhadolnik
Married 55 Years
February 19, 1966
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Justin & Rachel Manke
Married 4 Years
Dan & Carly Tokarek
Married 4 Years
JD & Mandy Hauger
February 3, 2018
Sarah & A.J. Danny
June 1, 2018
Dan & Jeanne ONeill
Married 40 Years
June 20, 1981
Brian & Karen
Gray
Married 40 Years
June 28, 1980
Bill & Mary Ann Stoops
Married 40 Years
May 26, 1981 -OLOJ
John & Debbie Kraemer
Married 38 Years
August 7, 1982
Carl & Kim Anderson
Married 38 Years
October 16, 1982
Jim & Patricia Gartner
August 14, 1982
Deacon Frank &
Karen Bursic
Married 36 Years
May 19, 1984
Jeff & Mary Jane
McCarrick
Married 32 Years
October 8, 1988
Jerry & Susan Pompa
June 21, 1986
Dave & Patty Hall
Married 34 Years
July 5, 1986
Eric & Karen Schramm
Married 32 Years
November 26, 1988
David & Patricia Kline
Married 30 Years
July 6, 1991
Al & Karen Deemer
Married 29 Years
Scott & Janet Kolar
Married 27 Years
November 6, 1993
Tom and Janet
Hordubay
Married 23 Years
Beau & Jennifer
Quattrone
Married 26 Years
Vince & Paula Rende
Married 25 Years
February 14, 1995
David & MaryJean Miller
September 4, 1999
Teale & Chad Bell
Married 19 Years
August 25, 2001
John & Rose Petrucci
June 20, 2002
PRAYER FOR MARRIED COUPLES
Almighty and eternal God, You blessed the union of
married couples so that they might reflect the union
of Christ with his Church; look with kindness on
them. Review their marriage covenant, increase
Your love in them, and strengthen their bond of
peace so that, with their children, they may always
rejoice in the gift of Your blessing.
We ask this through Christ out Lord. Amen.
Steve & Diana Bullick
Christopher &
Rebecca Rostand
August 26, 2006
Vince & Lori Altrudo
October 16, 2010
Gian & Michelle
Covone
September 9, 2006
Michael & Jamie Korns
July 16, 2016
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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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Catholic Schools Week 2021
Celebrations
Opening Mass, PJ Day, Virtual Bingo, Ice Cream,
First Friday Benediction and Divine Praises
Sarris Easter Candy Sale
Delicious Sarris Candy for your Easter Baskets!
Brochure & Order Form on school website (best way)
or
Online ordering:
www.sarriscandiesfundraising.com
(Holy Family School ID #10-0281)
ORDERS DUE FEBRUARY 19th
Holy Family School & Preschool is taking new
student registrations for the 2021-22 year.
3- Year Old Preschool - 8th Grade
FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN
2 PRESCHOOL SITES:
Oakmont Campus (former St. Irenaeus Preschool)
Plum Campus (former St. John’s Preschool)
AM/PM KINDERPLUS
Please contact Mrs. Friday at 412-793-4580 or
schedule a private tour.
Registration forms: www.holyfamilycatholic.net
Valentines for Seneca Manor
Our elementary students made Valentine’s
for their friends at Seneca Manor.
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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.
David Baker
Verley Baker
Mary Brosky
Elizabeth Brucker
Mary Dapra
Tobin Barlow
Dorothy Boldy
Lorraine Churilla
Gianna Ciccone
Raymond Colbert
Elizabeth Cringle
Guy DeCarlo
Robert Dewar
Dennis Dunegan
Michael Fanzo
David Gartner
Matthew Harris
Carol Harrity
Scott Hollinger
Joshua Hordubay
Rylan Hughes
Angela Jackson
Eleanor Kuhn
Josephine Labriola
Valgene Lapinski
Theresa Lasher
Mary Lisotta
Bob Lorence
Zackary Lorence
Mary Luther
Richard Manning
Kimberly Manuppelli
Robert McGuire
Lisa Merlo
Ray Milleman
Colomba Musico
Rene Olean
Frank A. Opice
Frank R. Opice
Lyn Patnik
Jon Plake
J.L./J.R. Pro
Frederick Prodente
Jeannette Reibert
Rose Marie Rotter
Joseph Schmerbeck
Greg Stadler
Mary Ann Stadler
Raymond Stein
Don Tappe
Teresa Taylor
Maryann Tobin
James Vita
Carol Woods
Tom Woods
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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Making a Report of Child Abuse
Reports of suspected child abuse are to be
made immediately. If the child is in imminent
danger, call 911. Reports are made to ChildLine
at 1-800-932-0313, which is available 24/7.
Inform the supervisor or person in charge of
your program that a report was made.
To report church-related abuse
to the Diocese of Pittsburgh
call:1-888-808-1235
Sanctuary Candles for 2/14/21—2/20/21
RECENT BAPTISMS
Brayden Jeffrey Haluck—SJB
Names will remain on our Prayer List
for 3 months. If you would like a name
to remain after that time, call Karen
Deemer at 412-793-4511 X204
or email at
Domenico Sciulli (Sister, Amerina & Family) - SJB
Richard Claypoole (Wife, Marie) - OLOJ
RECENT DEATHS
& FUNERALS
Mary Sacsek—SJB
Mary Bartley—STI
Charles George Pazman—OLOJ
Florence Truby-STI
If you would like to have one of the sanctuary
candles burned in memory of a loved one,
please contact Karen Deemer
at 412-793-4511 X201 or by email
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HOLY FAMILY PARISH SPIRITUALITY CORNER
SCRIPTURES FOR 2/14—2/21�
Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [7]/1 Cor 10:31—11:1/
Mk 1:40-45
Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Ps 29:1a and 2, 3ac-4, 3b and 9c-10 [11b]/
Mk 8:14-21
Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 [cf. 3a]/
2 Cor 5:20—6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Ps 40:5a]/Lk 9:22-25
Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19 [19b]/Mt 9:14-15
Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [11ab]/Lk 5:27-32
Next Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 10]/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15
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
Holy Family Litany
Every Monday after the 9:00 AM Mass at St. Irenaeus
St. Anthony Novena
Every Tuesday after the 9:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Joy
Rosary & Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena with Devotions
Every Wednesday after 9:00 AM Mass at St. John the Baptist
St. Jude Novena
Every first Thursday after the 9:00 AM Mass at St. Joseph
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Every first Friday 9:30 AM until 2:30 PM at St. John the Baptist
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Every Friday after the 9:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Joy
First Friday Devotions (Litany of the Sacred Heart)
Every first Friday after the 9:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Joy
First Saturday Devotions (Litany of Loreto)
Every first Saturday after the 9:00 AM Mass at St. John the Baptist
Morning Prayer (CURRENTLY SUSPENDED)
After 9:00 AM Mass on Tuesdays & Fridays and after 7:30 AM on Thursdays at St. Joseph
Rosary (CURRENTLY SUSPENDED)
Before Mass Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at Our Lady of Joy
Mondays & Wednesdays in Advent & October at 6:00 PM at St. Irenaeus & St. Januarius
Rosary for the Deceased
After the 8:30 AM Mass every second Sunday of the month at St. Joseph
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.
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HOLY FAMILY PARISH
STAFF / DIRECTORIES / CHURCHES
OFFICE STAFF
Accounting, Patty Mahr…(X105).…….…………..….……………………...…[email protected]
Bulletin Editor / Facilities, Karen Deemer..(X201)......……..…....….....….……[email protected]
Maintenance Coordinator, Bill Pahlman…(X210)……...…………..……[email protected]
Ministry Scheduler / Mass Intentions, Joyce Doyle…(X401)..……..…[email protected]
Safe Environment Coordinator, Barb Pronio…(X101)…….....…..……...……..…. [email protected]
SOS Ministry, Sal Altomare...(X107)……………..……...…..……….........……....…[email protected]
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOLS STAFF/DIRECTORY WWW.HOLYFAMILYCATHOLIC.NET
School Offices ……………………………………...…….……………..…….……………..…….412-793-4580
“Beau” Quattrone, School principal…(X602)..........................................principal@holyfamilycatholic.net
Jeanne Loebig, Vice Principal…(X604)…....……..….……………………[email protected]
All Clergy are listed on the cover page.
HOLY FAMILY PARISH STAFF/DIRECTORY WWW.HOLYFAMILYPGH.ORG
Parish Offices ………..…..………….…………………………[email protected]
Parish Fax …………...………...…….…...………..……...…………………...………….....…...412-793-4311
PASTORAL STAFF
Mr. David Hall, Business Manager…(X104)………………………………..…[email protected]
Sr. Lynn Miller, Social Ministry …(X304)………………………………….....…..…. [email protected]
Mr. Bob Federline, Faith Formation Director…(X206)……...…..………….……[email protected]
Stephanie Williams, Director of Engagement Ministry…(X503)………...……[email protected]
Mrs. Meredith Fraschi, Middle School Faith Formation/Ministry..(X504)………[email protected]
Mr. Ronald Donatelli, Christian Initiation…(X505)…………………………….……[email protected]
Mr. Rich Myler, Technology ………………………………….………..…...…[email protected]
Mrs. Kathy Dober, Communications…(X203)………………….………[email protected]
Music Minister, Amanda Nicholson ……....………………………...…………[email protected]
Music Minister, Andrija Andelic…(X501)…………….….………..…………[email protected]
ST. IRENAEUS CHURCH
BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00 AM— 3:00 PM
387 Maryland Avenue
Oakmont, PA 15139
ST. JANUARIUS PARISH NEWS
ST. JANUARIUS CHURCH
1450 Renton Road
Plum, PA 15239
NO BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS: PLEASE SEE ONE OTHER CHURCHES
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS: Monday, 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
BUSINESS OFFICE 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
BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 8:00 AM—4:00 PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM—NOON
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JOHN GRASINGER412-793-6449
Fiori’s Auto RepairComplete Auto and Light Truck Repair
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Joe Hallo’s autoUSED CAR SALES • STATE INSPECTION
COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE
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Holy Family Angel 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
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Transmission Rebuilds Transmission Installation
Clutch Replacement
412-793-7599
COMMUNITYSUPER MARKET
1117 Miltown Road
JD Auto Body 1300 Hulton Rd.
(412) [email protected]
PENN HILLS2820 Universal Road
412-798-9680Hours: 6am-Midnight
HOLIDAY PARK2362 Golden Mile Hwy.
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Bringing you the Highest QualityProducts at the Lowest Possible Prices
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TRENZFuneral Home, Inc.
(412) 242-5100Charles W. Trenz
SupervisorAt Home Consultation & Pre-Planning Available
Contact Renee Puchalski to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6453
Oakmont & Plum Showrooms412-400-1000
THIS SPACE IS
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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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412-653-6100EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Need Help?Need Help?
Would you like to help those in need? Send your tax deductible donation to
THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY, Treasurer, 911 Washington Ave.,
Oakmont, PA 15139
Contact THE ST. IRENAEUS CONF. of THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY
at 412-426-0874v. All calls are confidential.
Dr. Cynthia Chatlos RothermelA Chatlos Family Practice Since 1968
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Tom Dinnin, Sr & Tom Dinnin, Jr., Fellow Parishioners300 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont • 412-828-5122
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William E. Garver, D.D.S.Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
412-371-055510517 Lindberg Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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Estate Planning • Probate • Wills • Powers of Attorney4372 Old William Penn Hwy • Monroeville
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BONURA CABINETS
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412-793-6790
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