May 26, 2019 Sixth Sunday of Easter

Administrator’s Perspective

Father John R. Rushofsky jrushofsky@saintsebastianparish.org Pastor 412 364 8999

A New Position A few weeks ago we announced that we were restructuring our Liturgy and Music Ministry so that we could provide a more unified liturgical program in all four parishes as well as reduce our payroll.

After bidding farewell to two organists, we have created a new position: Associate Director of Liturgy. This position has the awesome responsibility of coordinating the liturgical activities in all four parishes. This would include, among many other duties:

Tracking and ordering supplies, such as altar wine, hosts, candles, incense & charcoal;

Overseeing the care of liturgical materials, such as altar linens, vestments, vessels (chalices, ciboria, patens, monstrances), thuribles

Keeping in an orderly manner all liturgical texts, such as Lectionar ies, Roman Missals, ritual books for all sacraments

Coordinating art and environment for each church, including flowers and other seasonal displays

Overseeing and coordinating sacristans in each church, substituting when one is unavailable, as well as other liturgical ministries

Collaborating with the Directory of Liturgy and Music Ministry under the overall direction of the pastor/administrator in planning, organizing, and overseeing all liturgies and other devotions

We welcome David Dashiell to this position. David comes to us from Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife Joanne. He begins June 3, and we will give him our usual warm and enthusiastic greeting.

In Other News: Congratulations to the 130 young men and women of our North Hills Catholic Community who recently received the sacrament of Confir-mation. St. Athanasius and St. Teresa had a combined service with Bishop William Winter confirming 47 on May 10, and at St. Sebastian, 83 were con-firmed by Bishop David Zubik on May 16. We keep these newly confirmed in our prayers….stay tuned for more news….

Something to think about: “In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” - Theodore Roosevelt

Liturgy & Music Ministry

Ted Rybka

Sixth Sunday of Easter As we get closer to Pentecost, this is a good time for us to consider the role the Holy Spirit plays in our lives. Jesus teaches his disciples that they will be able to rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance and instruction. We know this is true because in Acts we see the leaders of the church trusting the Holy Spirit to guide them in deciding what to require of Gentile converts. As we listen to God’s word today, let us recall the gifts of the Holy Spirit: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. Just like the early Church, may we rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance and instruction as the people of the Neighbors North Catholic Community. May these spiritual gifts help us as we continue to create a new parish.

Gather Hymnal Dedications and Memorials *In the order they were received: For St. Athanasius Church In memory of Maxine Wunderlin / Given by husband In memory of Maxine Wunderlin / Given by her children In memory of "Mimi" Winderlin / Given by her grandchildren In memory of James E. McGinnis / Given by Bertha M McGinnis & Family In memory of Norb & Sally Dietrich / Given by Becky Schellhaas In memory of Bob & Marilou Schellhaas / Given by Becky Schellhaas In loving memory of Anna Toia / Given by Robert Toia In thanksgiving for Katherine "Katie" Rodack / Given by Susan Rodack (3 hymnals)

For Incarnation of the Lord Church Members of the Schell Family / Given by Marilyn Ruffner (2 hymnals) Members of the Czysz Family / Given by Marilyn Ruffner (2 hymnals) Members of the Ruffner Family / Given by Marilyn Ruffner (2 hymnals) Given by Raymond S. Hart

For St. Sebastian Church In loving memory of Brian Balsomico / Given by Balsomico Family In loving memory of Vicki and Felox Piontek / Given by Balsomico Family In loving memory of Margaret and Richard Balsomico / Given by Balsomico Family In loving memory of Frank Forbes / Given by Marilyn I Forbes (3 hymnals) In loving memory of James H. Brahney / Given by Carolyn Brahney In loving memory of Denny Sebek / Given by Sebek Family Given by Maryann & Terry Mohr In memory of Donald & Eleanor Haselhuhn / Given by Maryann & Terry Mohr In honor of the Yevitz Family / Given by Maryann & Terry Mohr

For St. Teresa of Avila Church In loving memory of Nancy and Mike Frabotta / Given by Janet & Rich Becker In loving memory of Mary Becker / Given by Janet & Rich Becker In loving memory of Richard Becker / Given by Janet & Rich Becker In celebration of Maurie & Mary Fran Lerch / Given by Jeannie & Ray Wattras In loving memory of Sophie & Ray Wattras / Given by Jeannie & Ray Wattras In loving memory of Virginia Pesarsick / Given by Martha Eicher In loving memory of Michael Pesarsick / Given by Martha Eicher In loving memory of Rose Moffitt / Given by Martha Eicher *To be continued next week...

Bookplates will continue to appear inside the hymnals throughout the summer months. There’s still time to participate! Simply fill out a hymnal form and return it to any of our four churches. Forms are available in all four parish offices or around each of the churches. Thank you for your support!

Music Ministry Schedule for the Seventh Sunday of Easter

Sunday, June 2:

9:00 AM Mass at St. Athanasius—Spirit Brass Band

10:00 AM Mass at St. Sebastian—Adult Choir

11:00 AM Mass at St. Teresa of Avila—Contemporary Choir

*All other Masses/locations will have a cantor

Parish Social Ministry

Catholic Social Teaching With over 2,000 years of history, there is hardly a topic that the Catholic Church has not addressed. Seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching have emerged over the years, based on numerous papal encyclicals. They are: The life and dignity of the human person; the call to family and community; human rights

and responsibilities; the preferential option for the poor and vulnerable; the dignity of work and the rights of workers; solidarity; care for God’s creation.

Any one of these topics might seem simple and straightforward on the surface, but can really be quite complicated. Issues of life and dignity of the human person immediately lead us to think of the pro-life stances on abortion. But dignity of life also leads us to address human trafficking and racism. Pornography, the death penalty, and end of life care are other issues of the dignity of the human person. Each of these topics has been addressed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. We are bombarded with information and opinions in the media, and usually in the form of a 30 second sound byte. The Church clearly articulates its view in support of life. You can access the Catechism at usccb.org/flipbooks/catechism.

Genesis Baby Bottle Campaign: It is not too late to pick up a Genesis Baby Bottle Bank, located in the basket at St. Sebastian Church entrances, and fill it with coins or cash or check. Please return it to the bassinet in the narthex by June 9. All money collected supports Genesis of Pittsburgh’s life-affirming mission of assisting pregnant women in need.

Ascension Thursday: It is 9 days from Ascension Thursday until Pentecost. The word novena come from the Latin word for 9. There are many special prayers and ways to prepare for Pentecost. There are dozens of prayers to the Holy Spirit—find a prayer to the Holy Spirit that speaks to you and pray it each day, for 9 days.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul: In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” Through your donations to St. Vincent de Paul, you have brought peace to those who were in need of food, assistance with paying their rent, and paying utility bills. May you be blessed with peace, knowing that you have made a difference.

Food Pantry Needs: Green beans (not French beans), tea, juice, pears, jar pasta sauce, spaghetti, baked beans, beef stew, and condiments. Please drop off in the food collection bin in the St. Sebastian Church narthex. Thank You!

Pentecost Vigil: A Pentecost Vigil will be held at St. Paul Cathedral on Saturday June 8th. Bishop David Zubik will be the celebrant for the 6:00 PM Vigil Mass. A Festival of Praise, with Bishop Zubik presiding along with Father Levi Hartle and the Holy Apostles Praise Band, will begin at approximately 7:30 PM. Adoration, Healing Ministry (with Patrick & Joy Campbell and Father Mike Ackerman) and a Eucharistic Procession will follow with Benediction at Midnight. Confessions and prayer ministry will be available throughout the evening. Come and go as you please. For more information, go to diopitt.org/events/pentecost-vigil, or contact Jim Zern 412-818-3226 or jim.zern@yahoo.com

MaryJo Robbins

Faith Formation CONFIRMATION

Thank you for praying for the Confirmandi! On Friday, May 10th Saint Athanasius and Saint Teresa of Avila parish celebrated Confirmation at St. Teresa of Avila. We pray that they be animated fully by the Spirit to live the wisdom of following God’s will... God Bless the Confirmandi:

St. Athanasius: Daniel Billing, Joseph Daeschner, Curt Knobeloch, Jordan Lyden, Madelyn Megahan, Braden Merriman, Sophia Miller, Ryan Nolan, James Polen, Nathan Stengel and Ivan Suto.

St. Teresa of Avila: Robert Aguglia, Dylan Barnes Van Delfine, Mary Dziubek Julianna Easley, Alec Feigel Joseph Frisco, Hunter Fritts Mariea Geraci, Justin Gibbs Michael Gill, Miranda Groll Morgan Kendall, Emily Koss Emma Leo, Andrew Lidey Andrew McLaughlin Brooke Mrdjenovich Nathan Neuherz, John O’Dell, Jarod Olson, Sloan Peet, Jack Riegner, Darren Ross, Brendan Schindler, Veronica Sciulli, Aleksander Serowik, George Sommer, Caleb Spangler, Sarah Thornton, Mark Turkovich, Connor Walker, Scott Wasielewski, Ash-ley Williams, Julia Yeomans. *Blessing—Theresa Kish

Sts. John & Paul Parish: Danielle Huard

Thank you to all the students who created the saint diaramas which were displayed at the Confirmation celebration! Thank you!

Neighbors North Catholic Community Are you connected to our Formed.org

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Kate Giuffre

Faith Formation

Today’s Gospel T h e d i s c i p l e s g o t h r o u gh a

transformation after the resurrection to

the time of Pentecost. The more they

experience the risen Jesus, the more

they turn from despair into persons of

great hope. The resurrection of Christ challenged

them as it challenges us to believe, precisely, that

there are surprises hidden at the heart of any

scream, tear or cry. Light does triumph over

darkness, love over selfishness, justice over

oppression, peace over chaos, and fulfilment over

hunger.

So how and where do we experience the Risen

Jesus today? Like the Apostles, how can we spend

more time Him, learn from Him and get used to

the fact that he is indeed Risen? Taking our cue

from the readings, we experience the Risen Jesus in

prayer especially in the breaking of the bread at

Mass, in the words of scripture, and in each

other. He is here—He dwells among us!

Vacation Bible School June 24-28, 2019

St. Athanasius/St. Teresa at St. Athanasius 9:00—Noon

Registration forms available online

Adult and teen volunteers needed:

Group leaders, game leaders, help in the

kitchen, drama and crafts.

Contact: Victor Boerio : 412.931.4624

vboerio@ stathanasiuswv.org

Congratulations to our Saint Sebastian Parish children who made their First Eucharist over the course of three weekends! May we remember and pray for them as they continue on their journey of faith! Saturday, April 27th 5:00 PM: James Barie, Aubrianna Cox, Abigail Diamond, Tyler Dube, Michael Duty, Brooklyn Elsesser, Kenzleigh Fuchs, Trey Grenek, Kendall Laughlin, Izabella Macioce, Zuzu Moser,

Josie Murphy, Jillian Paul, Hailey Robinson, Alexis Trischler, Emily Urban. Sunday, April 28th 10:00 AM: Samuel DeReno, Aiden DiPaola, Jack DiPaola, Rhyan Dvorsky, Maura Foltyn, Ryan Ford, Riley Hollenberger, Mallory Kolakowski, Kelsey Kulifay, Gracie Rahenkamp, Meadow Santucci, Roman Spagnolo, Emma Sutton, Marlee Szivos, Matteo Trombetta, Giuliana Trombetta, Cameron Wiles. Saturday, May 4th 5:00 PM: James Brent, Eliza Jesionowski, Lena Klaus, Jocelyn Long, Rylee McPeake, Hayden Rice, Leon Roth, Cole Witkowski, Tyson Scherer, Eve Wrabley. Sunday, May 5th 10:00 AM: Joshua Baker, Roman DeMartino, Aamyiah Hieber, Alexander Langman, Joseph Meissner, Samuel Raber, Santino Studeny. Saturday, May 18th 5:00 PM: Ella Gyurky, Carys Heffley, Camila Marquez-Medina, Rocco Mastramico, Gianna Piccola, Brendan Regan, Josh Weiss, Kendal White. Sunday, May 19th 10:00 AM: Jacob Coleman, Tyler Deloplaine, Madison DiCostanzo, Ava Donaldson, Brian Eaton, Chloe Flanigan, Adam Gaertner, Max Hartung, Hunter Lasch, Lily Luu, Brooke Mahoney, Sydney Myers, Nathan Perkins, Santino Seese, Amelia Van Meter, Katelyn Walters, Madeline Watts, Ian Wood

Victor Boerio

Deacon Bob Koslosky

Youth Ministry Katie Dorman kdorman@saintsebastianparish.org

Catholic Kennywood Day!

Come to celebrate our Catholic faith at one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved attractions, Kennywood Park!

Father Levi Hartle will celebrate Mass at 4 pm and Jonah Soucy and his band will lead

a Festival of Praise at 7 pm.

Both Mass and the Festival of Praise take place in

Pavilion 5. Tickets cost $25. All are welcome!

Youth Group News: Middle School Youth Group:

Meeting 5/28 6:30 - 8:00 in the

Youth Room High School Youth Group:

• 5/29 BINGO at Kane! 7:00 pm

Festival of Praise for Vocations

Sunday, June 23, 2019 : 7:00 pm

Come to Saint Paul Seminary to praise God for the four men to be ordained to the priesthood and the two men to be ordained to the dicaonate at the Festival of Praise for Vocations.

Saint Athanasius

Saint Athanasius

Liturgy Schedule Date Time Location Intention Requested By

Monday May 27 Easter Weekday/ St. Augustine of Canter-bury, Bishop

9AM St. Athanasius Sal Longo ✞

Opiela & Bernhard Families

9 AM St. Sebastian Christopher Wunderly ✞

The Wunderly Family

9 AM St. Teresa of Avila Mark Melcher ✞

Mom & Dad

Tuesday May 28 Easter Weekday

8 AM Incarnation of the Lord Francis Klein, Jr. ✞

Family Friends

8:30 AM Incarnation of the Lord Confessions following the 8 AM Mass

12 PM St. Sebastian JoAnn Krawczyk ✞

Husband

Wednesday May 29 Easter Weekday

7 AM St. Teresa of Avila Isla & Ben Velon ✞

Daughter, Mae

12 PM St. Sebastian Cecelia Kerr ✞

Family

4 PM St. Teresa of Avila Mario Sciulli ✞

Sciulli Family

6 PM St. Athanasius Thomas B. Smyers, Sr. ✞

Nick & Kate Maydak

Thursday May 30 The Ascension of the Lord

7 AM St. Teresa of Avila Bishop Thomas Welsh ✞

Tom & Christine Luchi

9 AM St. Sebastian Charles P. Hess ✞

Michelle Hess

12 PM St. Sebastian Karen Dymun ✞

St. Sebastian Ladies of Charity

5 PM Incarnation of the Lord Marge Clafshenkel ✞

Daughters

7 PM St. Athanasius For the People of the Parishes

Friday May 31 The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

7 AM St. Teresa of Avila Alice M. Haburchak ✞

Mr. & Mrs. John Sucha

12 PM St. Sebastian William B. McKenna, Jr. ✞

Ruth McKenna & Family

Saturday June 1 St. Justin, Martyr

8 AM St. Athanasius Charlotte Kowalski ✞

Al Kowalski

8:30 AM St. Athanasius Confessions following the 8 AM Mass

11 AM St. Teresa of Avila Confessions

4 PM St. Teresa of Avila Anna & John Lipchak ✞

Mae Lipchak

5 PM St. Sebastian Lawrence McElhinny ✞

McElhinny Family

6 PM St. Athanasius John Stempak ✞

Best Friends Denny & Mike

Sunday June 2 Seventh Sunday of Easter

7:30 AM Incarnation of the Lord Sean Jackman ✞

Melissa Haupt

8 AM St. Teresa of Avila Jerry Koch ✞

Wife

9 AM St. Athanasius For the People of the Parishes

10 AM St. Sebastian Donald Pferdehirt ✞

Dolly & Family

11 AM St. Teresa of Avila Bill & Betty Jaehne ✞

Family

12 PM St. Athanasius Carol Giger ✞

Dan & Nan Kowalski

5 PM St. Sebastian Frank Cuda, Jr. ✞

Ursula & Joe Sumic

Neighbors North Catholic Community

Deacon Richard R. Cessar rcessar@saintsebastianparish.org

Deacon Gary L. Comer gcomer@stathanasiuswv.org

Deacon William R. Palamara wpalamara@stathanasiuswv.org

Deacon Robert Koslosky rkoslosky@saintsebastianparish.org

Parish Secretary MaryAnn Cooper mcooper@stathanasiuswv.org Saint Athanasius

(412) 931-4624

Parish Secretary Geraldine Seidl

Incarnation of the Lord

(412) 931-2911

Parish Secretary Michelle Hess x8410 mhess@saintsebastianparish.org Secretary Julie Stiehler x8451 jstiehler@saintsebastianparish.org

Saint Sebastian (412) 364-8999

Parish Secretary Barb Walkauskas x500 bwalkauskas@avilaparish.org

Saint Teresa of Avila

(412) 367-9001

Director of Communications: Deacon William Palamara 412-931-4624 x226 wpalamara@stathansiuswv.org Director of Facilities: Michael Stobba 412-367-9001 x509 mstobba@avilaparish.org Director of Human Resources: John Flaherty 412-364-8999 x8114 jflaherty@avilaparish.org Director of Liturgy and Music Ministry: Ted Rybka 412-367-9001 x514 trybka@avilaparish.org

Associate Director of Music Ministry: Ginny Ambrose 412-367-9001 x549 gambrose@avilaparish.org Parish Social Minister: MaryJo Robbins 412-364-8999 x8637 mrobbins@saintsebastianparish.org Associate Social Minister: Sister Alice Dunlop 412-931-4624 x212 adunlop@stathanasiuswv.org Safe Environment Coordinator: Marilyn Ruffner 412-364-8999 mruffner@saintsebastianparish.org

Faith Formation/Youth Minister Victor Boerio x213 vboerio@stathanasiuswv.org

Finance Manager Pat D’Amico x8436 pdamico@saintsebastianparish.org Administrative Assistant Ruth Hesidence x8419 rhesidence@saintsebastianparish.org

Director of Faith Formation Deacon Bob Koslosky x8521 rkoslosky@siantsebastianparish.org Faith Formation Secretary Bette Weger x8529 bweger@saintsebastianparish.org

Bookkeeper Naomi Wells nwells@avilaparish.org x519

Director of Faith Formation Kate Giuffre x548 kgiuffre@avilaparish.org

Youth Minister - Susan-Mohall Symanski -sszymanski@avilaparish.org x547

Community Center Organizer Sister Evelyn Dettling x222 edettling@stathanasiuswv.org

Bookkeeper Naomi Wells x7 businessmanagerincarnation@comcast.net

Rev. Michael J. Maranowski Senior Parochial Vicar mmaranowski@avilaparish.org Rev. Michael Zavage, M.Div,STB Parochial Vicar mzavage@saintsebastianparish.org Rev. James W. Dolan Parish Chaplain frjwdolan@comcast.net

Rev. Leroy A. DiPietro In Residence ldp@stathanasiuswv.org Saint Athanasius Rev. William E. Dorner In Residence frbilldorner@gmail.com Saint Sebastian Rev. Innocent Onuh In Residence ionuh@stathanasiuswv.org Saint Athanasius

Youth Minister-Katie Dorman x8520 - kdorman@saintsebastianparish.org

Pastoral Associate-Deacon Richard Cessar x8116 - rcessar@saintsebastianparish.org

Pastoral Associate Deacon William Palamara x226 wpalamara@stathanasiuswv.org

Rev. John R. Rushofsky, M.S.Ed. Administrator jrushofsky@saintsebastianparish.org

Bulletin Editor: Kelly Ryan 412-364-8999 communications@saintsebastianparish.org

Incarnation of the Lord

Parish Information

4071 Franklin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15214 PHONE: (412)931-2911 FAX: (412)931-2832

Any bulletin items for Incarnation of the Lord can be sent to incbulletin@gmail.com.

STAFF

Naomi Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXT 7 Main Office & Business Manager

EXT 5 businessmanagerincarnation@comcast.net

Safe Environment Coordinator for Marilyn Ruffner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Neighbors North Catholic Community

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

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The office entrance is on Vinceton Street.

Weekly Eucharistic Adoration

Sundays at Incarnation from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Rosary start at 3:00 PM.

~ ~ ~ Jesus, I trust in you. ~ ~ ~

Discover more about the Legion of Mary on our website.

https://pittsburghregia.com

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!

Incarnation Parish needs church office volunteers. Volunteers would answer the phone and door, takes messages, receive and sort mail, and perform occasional light clerical duties such as stuffing envelopes. A positive attitude and a warm smile together with good communication skills are key. Volunteers are needed Tuesdays and Fridays between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. You will be asked to agree to a regular “shift,” e.g., Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Attire is casual, but suitable to a church environment. You may bring a book, magazine, knitting for when you’re not busy. Interested? Please call the parish at (412)931-2911 and leave your name, phone number, and the best time to call. THANK YOU!

PILGRIM VIRGIN HOME VISITATION PROGRAM

Now available to all

parishioners of Neighbors North Catholic Community!

For more information, please contact

Jane Sestri 412-841-3923

Mary, Ark of the New

Covenant

mary.ark.of.the.new.covenant@gmail.com

Messages from our Blessed Mother “Dear children, I invite everyone (on earth) to start living in God’s love. I am your eternal mother and therefore I want to lead you all to perfect holiness. I want every one of you to be happy here on earth, and every one of you to be in heaven. This is, dear children, the reason for my coming here (to my children on earth) and my desire. Thank you for your response to my call.” Source: The Visions of the Children The Apparitions of the Blessed Mother at Medjugorje by Janice T. Connell, St Martin Press, New York.

Marian Quotes “Never be afraid of loving the Blessed

Virgin too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did.”

--Saint Maximilian Kolbe

Saint Sebastian

Scouting for Food: Thank you to Cub Scout Pack 207 for collecting donations for the Food Pantry operated by our Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Food Pantry is currently serving almost 30 families, two times each month, so the donations are helpful and very much needed. THANK YOU SCOUTS!

Feast of Saint Anthony of

Padua June 13th is the Feast of St. Anthony Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church. St. Anthony is venerated around the world as the Patron Saint for lost articles and is credited with many miracles involving lost people and lost things. In the early years of his priesthood, St. Anthony was known for his hospitality. After the Noon Mass on June 13th Tony and Diane Talotta will distribute loaves of bread. It is their recent tradition to not only distribute these loaves of bread on this feast day, but to also bake them.

Sunday 5/26 Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rev 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29 Monday 5/27 Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b; Jn 15:26-16:4a Tuesday 5/28 Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138: 1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday 5/29 Acts 17:15, 22-18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday 5/30 Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53 Friday 5/31 Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; Lk 1:39-56 Saturday 6/1 Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday 6/2 Acts 7:55-60; Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9; Rev 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26

Sunday, May 26, 2019 Monday, May 27, 2019 Memorial Day Tuesday, May 28, 2019

6:30PM: Band Concert 6:30PM: Middle School youth

Group Wednesday, May 29, 2019 6:30PM: High School Youth

Group 6:30PM: Open House - Entire

School Building 9:00PM: Women’s Volleyball

Thursday, May 30, 2019

3:00PM: Divine Mercy

7:00PM: Endow Friday, May 31, 2019 Saturday, June 1, 2019

7:30AM: Men’s Fellowship

Events and Scripture

Readings of the week:

Peace I Leave With You; My Peace I Give To You – As the Church prepares to celebrate the Ascension of Jesus into heaven and the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles at Pentecost, we encounter today’s Gospel which is a source of great life and hope. In the course of this brief passage Jesus speaks of he and the Father dwelling with those who love them and of the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, being sent to teach them, and then he bestows his peace on them, telling them not to be troubled or afraid. The realities this Gospel presents mean a great deal in our own lives as we strive to follow the example of the disciples and be faithful followers of Jesus today. To know that the Lord dwells with us means that we are never alone and always have God’s protection and guidance. To know that the Lord sends His Spirit as our Advocate means that he moves in living and effective ways to provide for us. To know that the Lord bestows his peace upon us means that as we trust in him our anxiety and worry can be no more. All of these gifts are important as the On Mission for The Church Alive! initiative continues to take shape in our parishes and groupings. As we strive to do the work in the Lord in light of the gifts he has given us we can trust in his guidance and peace. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.

= Church = Chapel = Rectory Conference = Haber: Mueller = Haber: Hesidence

= School: Gym

= School: Cafeteria

= School: Burke

= School: Youth

= Off-site

Saint Teresa of Avila

Altar Server Schedule

The Ascension of the Lord

Wednesday, May 29 4:00 pm-S. Schollaert, S. Schollaert, D. Muha

Thursday, May 30 7:00 am-Volunteers

7th Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

Saturday, June 1 4:00 pm-D. Weismantle, M. Weismantle, J. Easley

Sunday, June 2 8:00 am-M. McHugh, H. Marous, G. Mizuk 11:00 am-S. Ciaramella, J. Ciaramella, E. Geyer

Sacrament of Baptism: Expectant parents must register in advance for the baptismal preparation class. Please call 412-367-9001 Ext. 548 to register.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Couples must meet with Fr. Mike Zavage prior to setting a wedding date. A six-month preparation pe-riod and pre-marriage course is required.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Saturday at 11 AM.

Eucharistic Adoration: First Friday of the month. Exposition after 7 AM Mass. Benediction at 7 PM.

RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Persons interested in becoming a Roman Catholic Christian should contact the RCIA Coordinator at 412-367-9001 Ext. 548.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

The new schedule is available in the Sacristy.

Attention All Altar Servers: We would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Kaufold for their dedicated service of scheduling altar servers. Mrs. Anne Buss will be taking over the task. The new schedule is being prepared for the period starting June 15th and ending Sunday October 6th. If you have any scheduling conflicts, you are asked to please contact Mrs. Buss at 412-418-0400 or email, ambuss@verizon.net. The absolute cutoff is no later than Sunday, May 26th. Please send an email from an address that you prefer so that she can use it as a method of communication in the future. Also, if you are no longer able to serve it is im-portant to notify her as soon as possible or your name will continue to be listed on the schedule. Thank you and God Bless!

CENACLE:

Tuesday, May 28, 9:00 am, Daily Mass Chapel.

First Sunday Rosary:

June 2, 1pm, Daily Mass Chapel. Please Join us.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL DIAPER DRIVE

We are again partnering with Catholic Charities Pregnancy and Parenting Support Program.

Most needed items are: --Diapers sizes 3-4-5 --Baby Wipes

During the month of June, please bring your donation to the collection box located at the entrance to Schoppol Hall.

Thank You for Your Generosity

Want to be an altar server for St. Teresa church? Please come to an informational meeting on June 18th at 7 pm at St. Teresa Church! Snacks will be provided. Must be age 10 or older. Any questions, please contact Deacon Rick Cessar or Anne Buss (ambuss@verizon.net or 412-418-0400). *Informational meeting will be for all current and interested servers

There will be a meeting for all altar servers on June 18th at 7 pm at St. Teresa Church. Any questions, please contact Deacon Rick Cessar or Anne Buss

(ambuss@verizon.net or 412-418-0400).

Saint Teresa of Avila

The Rectory Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019 in observance of Memorial Day and on Thursday, May 30, 2019 for THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD, a holy day of obligation.

You are invited to join with the Spirit Refill Team at St. Teresa of Avila Church as we continue our journey in faith.

Thursday, June 13th We will pray the Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

in St. Teresa of Avila Church followed by a program on

Saint Anthony and the Blessed Mother Presented by Fr. Scott Seethaler

will be having it’s Annual Parish Collection the weekend of June 8th & 9th.

This collection is for the McGuire Home and the St. Anthony School Programs only.

Brother Knights will be at all Exits at St. Te-resa of Avila after all Masses that weekend.

Please mark your calendar as this is the #1 program our Council supports throughout the year and we thank you in advance for your generosity.

If paying by check, please make it out to “K of C Council 13959”.

Any questions may be directed to:

Jay Kerr at 412-527-8573 or

Frank Peduto at 412-364-6110.

See you the weekend of June 8th & 9th

We are looking forward to the flea markets and festi-vals at both St Athanasius and St. Teresa of Avila. If

you plan on volunteering at the festivals, your safety environment clearances must be up to date. All vol-unteers must have a state police and child abuse

clearance. A class called Protecting God's Children must be attended once. This class does not have to be attended more than once. You must sign a waiv-

er, stating you have not been convicted of any crimes against children and two booklets must be read and signed. I am willing to help anyone who needs

help in completing the needed paper work. Paper work can be completed online or by filling out paper applications. It sounds complicated, but I will help

you figure it out. You may call me with any ques-tions. I am in the office Monday, 9-3, Tuesday 9- 4, and Thursday 9-4. If you do not have a computer, please call and we will help enter your information

into the computer. My name is Marilyn Ruffner and the office phone number is 412 931 2911 x 5.

Holy Cross Academy Mr. Michael Killmeyer, Principal principal@holycrossacademy.net 412-364-7171 Gift Cards Program giftcards@holycrossacademy.net 412-364-7171 x8322

Early Childhood Open House Preschool and Kindergarten Wednesday, May 29, 2019

6:30pm - 7:30 pm

Come and meet the teachers and visit the classrooms! An RSVP to the school office at 412-364-7171 is appreciated

but walk-ins are welcome!

Holy Cross Academy is currently registering students in Preschool to 8th Grade. Call the school office or visit our website for more information. Financial Aid is available for eligible families.

Courtesy Announcements

We are looking forward to the flea markets and festivals at both St Athanasius and St. Teresa of Avila. If you plan on volunteering at the festivals, your safety environment clearances must be up to date. All volunteers must have a state police and child abuse clearance. A class called Protecting God's Children must be attended once. This class does not have to be attended more than once. You must sign a waiver, stating you have not been convicted of any crimes against children and two booklets must be read and signed. I am willing to help anyone who needs help in completing the needed paper work. Paper work can be completed online or by filling out paper applications. It sounds complicated, but I will help you figure it out. You may call me with any questions. I am in the office Monday, 9-3, Tuesday 9- 4, and Thursday 9-4. If you do not have a computer, please call and we will help enter your information into the computer. My name is Marilyn Ruffner and the office phone number is 412 931 2911 x 5.

We are Better Together!

Neighbors North Catholic Community is a group of four parishes that have joined together

to serve the Lord and each other while working toward building one active, vibrant parish in

the very near future. Our website reflects our spirit of cooperation and excitement as it

shares with the community our many ministries and organizations whose main goal is to

spread the Good News of Salvation while bringing Christ to the people and the people to

Christ. Come and join us! All are welcome!

Have you registered for the Neighbors North Catholic Community Summer Picnic yet?

When: Sunday ~ June 26th 2pm-6pm Where: Mayernik Center ~ Avonworth Park

Come and enjoy a catered lunch, beer, music and

games! Meet your friends and make some new ones!

The deadline to RSVP is June 12th. Registration Forms are available in the back of all churches. Checks should be made out to St Teresa of Avila and can be dropped off with your Form at any of the Parish Rectories or placed in the collection basket.

Seating is limited so get your reservation in now!

See neighborsnorth.org for details.

NeighborsNorth.org

Come see our new, combined website!