November 24, 2019 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Administrator’s Perspective

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

New Parish Name Selecting a name for a new parish is not an easy process, and no matter what name is chosen, some will be thrilled and some will be unhappy.

Nevertheless, it’s time to embark on this part of our adventure. I need your suggestions by December 8 for a new parish name. By January 6, I must submit the 15 top names to the diocese for initial review. Those names that are acceptable will be sent back to me, and once again you will be consulted to narrow the field down to three choices, in order of preference, along with the rationale for each choice. Bishop Zubik will then make the final choice.

Any proposed name should be taken from the following:

The Most Holy Trinity or the Holy Spirit

Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the variations of his name as used in Scripture or the liturgy

The Blessed Virgin Mary, in her titles found in the liturgy

The holy angels

A saint from the Church’s calendar of memorials and feasts (there are more than 200)

All those who are designated as beatified (“blessed”)

Do not choose a name already used frequently in the diocese

Do not choose a hyphenated name of any of our current grouping parishes

Please do not send suggestions by phone, email, carrier pigeon, smoke signals, etc.

Use only the forms found in the narthex of each church or on the website or Flocknote.

Something to think about: “Today, this moment, is our chance to choose the right side. God is holding back to give us that chance. It will not last forever. We must take it or leave it.” - C. S. Lewis

In Other news: A very Happy Thanksgiving to all! We take time to be with those we love and forget the things that ultimately don’t matter….And remember that our new Sunday Mass schedule goes into effect next week-end. See pages 6 and 14 of this bulletin, also on Flocknote and on our web-site, for the full schedule….stay tuned for more news….

Neighbors North

All proceeds support Father Scott Seethaler’s Hospital in Oaxaca, Mexico (The Anna Seethaler Hospital)

Come and see Santa on Saturday December 14, 2019 in Schoppol Hall *Hot Breakfast *Treat Bags *Crafts *Raffles *Photos with Santa

Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The event goes from 10 a.m. to Noon

Cost is $8 per person with Children under Age 2 admitted for free. Space is limited so register early.

Deadline for reservations is Monday December 9th

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Reservations must be made in advance by returning this form and payment to the rectory at St. Teresa. Mark the envelope “Breakfast with Santa at St. Tere-sa.” Make checks payable to St. Teresa of Avila Church. No phone reservations will be accepted, but you can call Janet with questions at 412-364-7884.

Print the first and last name of each adult and child that will be attending. For children please include

their age.

Total number attending_________________ Total Payment $________________

Name __________________________________ □ Adult □ Child - Age _______

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Additional names can be listed on a separate sheet of paper.

St. Teresa of Avila Oaxaca Mission Group’s

Breakfast with Santa Saturday December 14, 2019

Neighbors North

Saint Athanasius Incarnation Saint Sebastian Saint Teresa

Budget to date 1,989,000 30,500 363,000 327,040

Annual Receipts to Date

174,736 37,171 301,219 287,710

Over (under) Budget (23,944) (6,671) (61,781) (39,330)

Parish Share Goal 130,000 40,000 350,000 360,000

Annual Receipts to date 76,425 16,716 238,393 155,264

Over (under) Goal (53,575) (23,284) (111,607) (204,736)

Thank you for your support!

Financial Stewardship for the 3 months ending October 2019

Neighbors North

This Month Featuring:

Janie Costello, Ministry Leader

Janie Hackworth Costello was 13 when her family moved to West View and became members of St Athanasius Parish. She had attended Assumption Grade School and Mt Assisi High School. She wasn't thinking marriage when she met all the kids in her new neighborhood. But in 1970, Janie did marry the “boy (nearly) next door”! She and Brian Costello were married by Father Berkmyer in St Athanasius Church. They remained members of St Athanasius, raising 3 children who attended St. Athanasius School. It was natural for them to get involved in Par-ish life. Janie has been a choir member for nearly 40 years, a Eucharistic Minister for 30 years. As such, she takes Com-munion to the nursing home residents as well as Heartland Hospice patients. Janie lists her “occupation” as “Mom”. At age 40, she started college. She graduated from CCAC with a degree in Early Childhood Development. Janie was very active with the CYM Co-ed Softball team as she chaperoned, coached, coordinated fund raisers, han-dled the book keeping, and correspondence. Brian also became a coach. They worked with the softball team over 15 years. Brian was an active coach and a member of Pastoral Council when he passed away unexpectedly in 2008 at age 59. Janie believes “we are directed by God through the spirit to where we should be.” She says, “If you take time to look back, you can see His plan unfold.” She continues to follow God's lead. Last year agreed to take on coordinating St. Athanasius Annual Thanks-giving Dinner, and she's doing it again this year! Janie takes great pleasure in being able to practice her faith by joining others, and being a part of these ministries. To learn more about our ministries and volunteer op-portunities at Neighbors North Catholic Community, please reach out to one of our parish offices.

Going fast! 2020 Lucky Number Tickets – Great gift idea! Support the ministries and the mission of the Sisters of Divine Providence by purchasing a $25 Lucky Number ticket based on the PA Daily Lottery. Pick 3 Day and Pick 3 Evening numbers are still available - your number is yours every day for the entire 2020 calendar year. Daily winners receive a minimum of $25 up to $150. For more information, visit cdpsisters.org/LuckyNumber or call 412-635-5401.

Fathom Events Movie:

Love and Mercy; Saint Faustina

one day only Monday Dec 2nd! Showing at Cinemark Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills & IMAX 7 pm 425 Pittsburgh Mills Circle Tarentum Pa 15084 phone 724-274-0155 tickets $12.50.

Also showing at: Southside Works Cinema 7pm 425 Cinema Drive Pittsburgh PA 15203 phone 412-381-1681 tickets $12.50. Cinemark Robinson is sold out so please confirm the other two locations before going if you do not get tickets in advance. properly.

Liturgy & Music Ministry

NEW MASS SCHEDULE BEGINS NEXT WEEKEND

Saturday Anticipated Masses: 4:00 PM at St. Athanasius Church

4:00 PM at St. Teresa of Avila Church

5:00 PM at St. Sebastian Church

Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM at St. Sebastian Church

8:30 AM at Incarnation of the Lord Church

9:00 AM at St. Teresa of Avila Church

10:00 AM at St. Sebastian Church

10:30 AM at St. Athanasius Church

11:00 AM at St. Teresa of Avila Church

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

How is someone recognized as a king? David had been called by God and had led his people to victory in battle, so the elders of Israel’s tribes anointed him king. Saint Paul recognizes Jesus as king, for he is head of the Church. In the Gospel, his fellow prisoner recognizes Jesus as innocent victim and king. May we do the same and set our eyes on the King of kings.

THANKSGIVING DAY MASSES

We will gather as the Neighbors North Catholic Community to give thanks for our many blessings this Thursday, November 28th. Two Masses will be celebrated for our grouping:

9:00 AM Mass—St. Athanasius Church

9:00 AM Mass—St. Teresa of Avila Church

“I will always thank the Lord; I will always praise God’s name.” —Psalm 34

Traditions at St. Athanasius: Loaves of bread will be distributed following Mass. A monetary collection will be taken for St. Vincent de Paul and the North Hills Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity.

Traditions at St. Teresa of Avila: Loaves of bread will be distributed following Mass. Please bring non-perishable items with you to Mass at St. Teresa for the North Hills Food Bank. Also, a monetary collection will be taken for the Little Sisters of the Poor. Thank you for your generosity.

MUSIC MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Music for November 28th: 9:00 AM Thanksgiving Mass at St. Athanasius—Mixed Choir 9:00 AM Thanksgiving Mass at St. Teresa of Avila—Mixed Choir

Music for December 1st: Ted Rybka 8:30 AM Mass at Incarnation of the Lord—Adult Choir 10:00 AM Mass at St. Sebastian—Handbell Choir 11:00 AM Mass at St. Teresa of Avila—Contemporary Choir

Parish Social Ministry

Angel Tree Angel Tree Tags are now available. NNCC are sharing tags among all 4 churches. St. Athanasius will be requesting financial donations for Hearth, Operation Safety Net, Genesis and St. Vincent de Paul (checks can be made out to the organization or to St. Athanasius Church). Incarnation of the Lord is requesting gift cards to be distributed to the homebound, and items for the

Pleasant Valley men's shelter and Light of Life Ministries. St. Teresa of Avila collects gift cards and gifts that will be given to clients of St. Vincent de Paul. St. Sebastian will provide gifts or gift cards to Holy Family Social Services, Catholic Charities, Northview Heights Family Support, Providence Family Support Center, Holy Cross Academy and the clients of St. Vincent de Paul. We hope that all parishioners will continue to support the Angel Tree project. Please notice on the tags that there is a specific drop off church for the donation. Gifts need to be returned no later than December 8 (earlier if possible) It will help us a great deal if you can drop off your gift at the church whose name appears on the tag. Questions? Contact Lois at 412-486-7874. Questions?? Contact Lois at 412-486-7874.

Addiction Recovery Ministry: Fr. Michael Decewicz will discuss coping with the holidays on Monday, December 2 at 7:00pm. Meetings take place at Madonna of Jerusalem Church, John Paul I Center, 201 9th St., Sharpsburg. For more information visit the website at www.addictionrecoveryministrypittsburgh.org.

Christmas Cards: Our Pro-Life committee is selling Christmas Cards to support the People Concerned for the Unborn Child. They will be on sale in the narthex at St. Athanasius Church on the weekends of December 1 and 8. For more information or to purchase cards you can contact JoAnn at 412-366-1631 or Dot at 412-301-1420.

MaryJo Robbins

Friday, January 24, 2020 Our Neighbors North Catholic Community is joining with St. Bonaventure parish grouping for a bus (or buses) to the 47th annual March for Life on January 24, 2020. The first stop will be in the St. Sebastian parking lot at 5:45 a.m.; then the bus will pick up passengers at St. Bonaventure Church at 6:15 a.m. The bus will return to St. Sebastian at approximately 11:30 p.m. Cost is only $35 adult/$20 student.

CALL NOW TO RESERVE A SEAT ON OUR BUS: Dot Lydic-412-301-0420 or email lydic3@comcast.net

March for Life Washington, D.C.

Faith Formation

The Spiritual Library

at St. Teresa of Avila

• Following the new Mass

schedule, the library will be open

at 10:00 a.m. after the 9:00 a.m.

Liturgy every third Sunday.

• It will close @ 1:00 p.m.

• The library will be supervised.

“When we pray we speak to God;

but when we read, God speaks to us.”

--St. Jerome

Parents are Needed How we pass on the faith in this new world is a challenge for all parties concerned. Face it, religious education, in other words, isn’t just for kids anymore. It’s for all of us! It’s a life-long process, not connected in any way to the period of one’s schooling. It fits into everyday life and is not separate from the joys and sorrows, the griefs and anxieties we all face. It flows from our shared worship for which we assemble every Sunday. And it is the key to human happiness for us all. It’s the Good News we believe. Rather than being seen as a burden, a well-fashioned religious education program that encompassing the 4 churches will lead us to true peace. Perhaps we need to take closer look. Today’s Young People experience a huge diversity of cultures, foods, languages, and ideas. Their experience of religion is equally diverse. Chances are the kids rub shoulders every day with people of many other faiths. This is their culture. It all forms and affects them.. It isn’t possible to pretend otherwise. Today’s Parents probably haven’t had any serious catechesis since their confirmation classes ended. They do not feel literate in their faith. And, like their children, they’re living in a world rich in diversity and busy with many “secular” concerns. All of this is their culture and it, too, forms and affects them.

The biggest change is that, where once religion would have been a central force in their homes, for many today, it simply does not hold that place anymore. They live on the edge of parish life, many living outside the church’s marriage norms, many married to non-Catholics, and many just not engaged with their parish, except when the children “need a sacrament.” The bottom line is that we hold the secret to the Kingdom of God. It’s been entrusted to us by Christ himself, guarded by the Holy Spirit working through the faithful people of the Church, and now ours to share with one another and hand on to the next generation.

Our Lord Jesus Christ,

King of the Universe This week we are presented with two kingdoms, one on each side of the King of Kings at his cru-cifixion. Two choices are very clear. One of the thieves jeers and taunts Jesus calling him a king and wondering why a king cannot save himself and them as well. Jesus responds telling the thief that his royalty is not like that of earthly king-doms. Choosing that kingdom is dark and filled with hate and fear as it always leads to sin and selfishness. The second thief asks Jesus to remember him when he comes into his kingdom. We know to-day that he is with Jesus in heaven. The second thief “got it” well enough to ask Jesus to remem-ber him in his kingdom. Two kingdoms, one choice. Choosing the Kingdom of life and love surely means sacrifice. Just look at the scene of today’s gospel. Sometimes we find ourselves living, witnessing, and teaching the Gospel mes-sage to our children even when the majority view is different. Jesus’ words in today’s Gospel give us the courage to share our faith with our chil-dren even when society doesn’t count their input for much and even when the Gospel message is not the majority viewpoint.

Candidates for Confirmation

Remember that you need to prepare a re-

port on the Saint whose name you are tak-

ing for Confirmation. Come, use the li-

brary!! Lots of resources to choose.

Solemnity of Christ the King ~ In Christ, everything continues

in being.

Breaking Open the Word: Luke 23:25-43

You will be with me in paradise. At the crucifixion, Jesus died with the sign nailed over his head, "The King of the Jews." Jesus did not fit the common image of

the anointed king or messiah. In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus promises a place in his kingdom to one of the criminals executed with him. The good thief was promised a place in

"Paradise" because Jesus' death marked the beginning of a new way to salvation.

Listen to the Word: As you hear this familiar story of Jesus on the cross, what words or phrases catch your attention? In this reading, what touches your heart? What image lingers in your minds eye? Look into Your Life: Children: Jesus is always kind to those who love him. How do you show your love for Jesus? Youth: This week we celebrate Christ the King. In the best sense of the word, a King is someone who cares for the people under his care, and also has authority over them. When have you felt Jesus’ care for you? How do you allow Jesus to have authority over you? Adults: As you think about Jesus on the cross, having compassion on the “good thief,” what lesson do you draw from it for your own life? Family Activity: Pray the Lord’s Prayer together as a family. Place emphasis on the words “your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Remind your family to be aware of God’s Reign in the world this week. The Church is called to be a sign of God’s Reign. Wherever there is violence, hatred, poverty and despair in the world, we are called to bring hope. Discuss with your family what each person is willing to do or willing to give up in order to help build the reign of God on earth, where you live. Say the Glory Be each evening as a prayer of praise for the kingdom of God.

Below are suggestions for Advent activities that may be done individu-ally or as a family. Use the Advent season as a time of focus on the Reign—Kingdom of God that is promised us as seen in the nativity past, the present in the here and now and finally in the things to come!

Happy Advent/ure! Let’s have a great Christmas! One of the keys to a great Christmas is having a great Advent. Please join the Neighbors North Catholic Community and register for the Best Advent Ever. It’s simple register at dynamiccatholic.org for the Best Advent Ever and receive an email each day with a short video from Matthew Kelly & the Dynamic Cath-olic Team The Advent Wreath Making: The origins of the evergreen wreath are ancient and probably pagan, but there

is a symbolism with the wreath and its four (3 purple & 1 pink for the 3rd Sunday/ Gaudete– Rejoice) candles that is useful in retelling the Christmas story. The circle of greenery re-minds us that God is eternal, the Alpha and Omega without beginning or end, and also of the hope we have in God, of newness, renewal and eternal life… The candles symbolize the light of God entering the world through the birth of Jesus, and the four outer candles represent a period of waiting and the birth of Jesus. The light from the candles reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world and it reminds us that we are called to be a light to the world.

Maranatha

Deacon Bob Koslosky

Faith Formation

Liturgy Schedule

Date Time Location Intention Requested By

Monday November 25 Weekday/Saint Catherine of Alexandria

7 AM St. Athanasius Dot Massucci ✞

Bernard Family

12 PM St. Sebastian Joseph Wilson ✞

Sandra & Joseph Wilson

12:30 PM St. Sebastian Confessions following the 12 PM Mass

Tuesday November 26 Weekday

8 AM Incarnation of the Lord David Gerber ✞

Clergy and Staff of Neighbors North Catholic Community

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

12 PM St. Sebastian Beatrice M. Otterman ✞

Paul & Patty Kress

Wednesday November 27 Weekday

7 AM St. Teresa of Avila Frances M. Dannenmueller ✞

Family

12 PM St. Sebastian Woodson Harned ✞

Beverly

Thursday November 28 Thanksgiving

9 AM St. Athanasius Living and Deceased of the Parishes

9 AM St. Teresa of Avila Gary Schmidt ✞

Wife, Eileen

Friday November 29 Weekday

7 AM St. Teresa of Avila Irene Eckert ✞

Todd & Mary Eckert

12 PM St. Sebastian Catherine Pawlak ✞

Joseph Pawlak

Saturday November 30 St. Andrew, Apostle

8 AM St. Athanasius Joseph Kryl ✞

Mary Lou Barnes

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

11 AM St. Teresa of Avila Confessions

4 PM Vigil Mass

St. Athanasius Fran Kimmer ✞

Family

4 PM Vigil Mass

St. Teresa of Avila Gerry Oswald ✞

James Oswald

5 PM Vigil Mass

St. Sebastian John & Dolores Burnett ✞

The Burnett Family

Sunday December 1 First Sunday of Advent

8 AM St. Sebastian For the People of the Parishes

8:30 AM Incarnation of the Lord Jay Nowark ✞

Family

9 AM St. Teresa of Avila Patricia Zangaro ✞

Alfred Zangaro

10 AM St. Sebastian Dr. Louis & Rose Campana ✞

Mary Lou & John Forgione

10:30 AM St. Athanasius Loraine McConnell ✞

Deborah Tresnan

11 AM St. Teresa of Avila John T. Andra ✞

Andra Family

Neighbors North Catholic Community

Deacon Richard R. Cessar rcessar@saintsebastianparish.org

Deacon Gary L. Comer gcomer@stathanasiuswv.org

Deacon William R. Palamara Jr. 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 Facilities: Michael Stobba 412-367-9001 x509 mstobba@avilaparish.org Director of Human Resources: John Flaherty 412-364-8999 x8114 jflaherty@avilaparish.org Youth Minister: Katie Dorman 412-364-8999 x8520 kdorman@saintsebastianparish.org Safe Environment Coordinator: Marilyn Ruffner 412-931-2911 x5 mruffner@saintsebastianparish.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 Associate Director of Liturgy: David Dashiell 412-367-9001 x517 ddashiell@avilaparish.org Parish Social Minister: MaryJo Robbins 412-364-8999 x8637 mrobbins@saintsebastianparish.org

Faith Formation 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@saintsebastianparish.org Faith Formation Secretary Bette Weger x8529 bweger@saintsebastianparish.org

Bookkeeper Naomi Wells nwells@avilaparish.org x519

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@diopitt.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. Vincent F. Kolo In Residence vkolo@diopitt.org Saint Teresa of Avila Rev. Innocent Onuh In Residence ionuh@stathanasiuswv.org Saint Athanasius

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

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

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

Co-Directors of Faith Formation Victor Boerio 412-931-4624 x213 vboerio@stathanasiuswv.org Deacon Robert Koslosky 412-364-8999 x8521 rkoslosky@saintsebastianparish.org

Youth Ministry

Youth Group News: Ignite Middle School Group: Impact High School Group: 11/26: Check your email 11/27: No Youth Group For an update! Happy Thanksgiving!

Are you looking for be part of something that is part of a greater good?

Join the Impact CYO for our 2020 musical: ‘City of Man’ This musical includes an original script written by our own Chip Homer, and

in collaboration with our directors to enhance the script with songs from musicals that we all know and love.

Sign up for our ‘City of Man’ auditions! *must be in 9th - 12th grades*

December 14th, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Holy Cross Academy Youth Room

Sign up at: https://signup.om/go/OJwJknc

Contact Katie Dorman for more information!

Setup is done on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.; cleanup starts at 2:00 p.m. Name:_________________________________________________________________________Number of people________ Phone Number:___________________________ I will need transportation (circle): Yes No

If yes, please call Jane Costello 412-931-5017 or email jb138@verizon.net

I would like to help by (circle): Preparing a vegetable (specify)________________________________________ Baking pies (flavor)__________________________________________________ Setting up Serving Cleaning up Driving Other (please specify)_________________________________________________

Attention Christian Mothers: Please drop off paper products for Christmas party during the next few weeks. Also the Christmas Party is December 10 at 6 p.m. in Athanasius Hall. Cost is $20 with Rusty Nail & Barber Shoppe Quartet. Please call Jackie at 412-364-5927 or Dolly at 412-366-4371 by December 5. Thank You

We are now accepting Mass requests for 2020. Requests may be hand delivered or mailed to the parish office where you would like to have your Mass offered. Mass requests must be made in writing on the Mass Request form. These forms are available in the Narthex and St. Athanasius Parish Center. A $10.00 stipend, as determined by Diocesan policy, is to accompany each Mass request. Cash or checks will be accepted. You may use one check to cover all Masse requests. Checks should be made payable to the parish where the Mass will be offered.

Saint Athanasius

Saint Sebastian

Events and Scripture

Readings of the week:

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

= School: Gym

r = School: Cafeteria

= School: Burke

= School: Youth

= Off-site

Sunday 11/24 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43 Monday 11/25 Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday 11/26 Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57, 58, 59, 60, 61; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday 11/27 Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday 11/28 Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74; Lk 21:20-28 Proper Mass in Thanksgiving to God Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11;1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday 11/29 Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81;Lk 21:29-33 Saturday 11/30 Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11; Mt 4:18-22 Sunday 12/1 Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44

Sunday, November 24, 2019

8:30AM: Religious Education 2:30PM: Ushers & Greeters

Training Monday, November 25, 2019 3:00PM: St. VdP Board

Meeting

7:00PM: Endow Tuesday, November 26, 2019 6:30PM: Middle School youth

Group Wednesday, November 27, 2019 1:00PM: Bereavement Support

6:30PM: High School youth

Group

9:00PM: Women’s Volleyball Thursday, November 28, 2019 Happy Thanksgiving! Friday, November 29, 2019 Saturday, November 30, 2019

7:30AM: Men’s Fellowship

SATURDAY VIGIL 4:00 PM Saint Athanasius 4:00 PM Saint Teresa of Avila 5:00 PM Saint Sebastian

SUNDAY 8:00 AM Saint Sebastian 8:30 AM Incarnation of the Lord 9:00 AM Saint Teresa of Avila 10:00 AM Saint Sebastian 10:30 AM Saint Athanasius 11:00 AM Saint Teresa of Avila

New Mass Schedule Beginning Nov.30/Dec. 1st

The rationale for these Mass times is in the Narthex and can be found on the website and sent out through flocknote

This Christmas, come celebrate the birth of Jesus with All Saints Youth Theater as they perform The Promise, a full length Christmas musical! The Promise is an uplifting Christ-mas musical written by Bernadette Calvino with music by Michael Card, Amy Grant, Ber-nie Herms, and Nichole Nordeman. Following the Christmas story through the eyes of Mary and Joseph, Bethlehem, the Shepherds, and the Magi, The Promise not only shares the wonder of Christmas through the birth of Christ but, more particularly it imparts the lasting impression His birth had on those who witnessed it. With almost forty cast members and a growing cast every year, The Promise brings young people together from all over the Diocese. All Saints Youth Theater invites you to join this journey with them as they bring the first Christmas to life! Don't miss it! One weekend only at All Saints Church, 19 Wilson St., Etna, PA. Suggested donation at the door $7/person or $30/family.

Incarnation of the Lord

Community Center

Liturgy of the Word for Children: is a NEW MINISTRY being explored for Incarnation of the Lord Parish. Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) would be celebrated on the first Sunday of the month starting on December on the Sunday of Advent and would continue until the first Sunday in May 2020. In order to facilitate this ministry for our youngest members of our Neighbors North Community, the ministry needs interested adults

or families who are willing to work with the children. Training and all needed materials would be provided. If you are interested in launching this vital ministry for our children, please feel free to contact Bette Weger, 412-364-8999 or email her at bweger@saintsebastianparish.org. The children truly experience the love of God in their everyday lives. May the Holy Spirit open your hearts to this ministry! Thank You. All articles for the bulletin can be sent to communications@saintsebastianparish.org

Thanks and Thanks Again!

For the past several years, parishioners have received birthday cards from the parish thanks to Hilda Dax, Anna Dax, and Josie McDowell. These ladies met monthly to pick a special card and remember the birthdays of parishioners from Incarnation of the Lord. They are retiring as of December. Thank you ladies for your service to your church family!

And thanks again—to those who donate cards to the church. We currently need only ‘Thinking of You’ type cards. We have more than enough Christmas, birthday, and sympathy cards for now. Thank You!

Betsy Ann Christmas Candy Sale

Ends December 7/8

Order blanks in the Narthex and

the Community Center. Candy

may be picked up at the

Community Center and St.

Athanasius Parish Center

December 14 through 17

We are grateful Many thanks and prayers to those

who donated to the Blood Drive on November 9 and to the Winter Coat Collection for Operation Safety Net. You are truly life savers and will be

abundantly blessed.

All regularly scheduled programs are in full swing. For more information call 412-931-6633 or see the website.

Saint Teresa of Avila

Sacrament of Baptism: Expectant parents must register in advance for the baptismal preparation class. Please call 412-367-9001 Ext. 500 for more information.

The next Baptism Preparation Class will be January 8, 2020 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Couples must meet with Fr. Mike Zavage prior to setting a wedding date. A six-month preparation period 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 412-931-4624 ext. 213

The Pro-Life Committee WILL NOT BE HAVING A

POINSETTIA SALE THIS YEAR.

This weekend, November 23 & 24, the sec-ond collection will be for the RETIRE-MENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS.

IT’S BACK! The Knights of Columbus Council 13959 are once again having their

“Picture Frame” - Gift Card Promotion. There are $2,000.00 worth of Gift Cards

The ticket cost is only $2.00 The drawing will be in early December

Watch the bulletin for more details.

Bring the entire family to the Oaxaca Mission Group’s Breakfast with Santa on Sat-urday, December 14, 2019 in Schoppol Hall. The fun runs from 10 AM - 12 noon; doors

open at 9:30AM. The morning features a yummy breakfast, craft stations, a special treat for each child, Christmas sing-a-longs, raffles, and a visit from Santa Claus! Photos with Santa can be taken. Phone reservations will not be taken, but you can contact Janet at 412-364-7884 with questions. Res-ervation forms are on the parish grouping website at neighborsnorth.org under Connect, and in the St. Teresa rectory. Cost is $8 per person with children under 2 admitted free. Payment must be made in advance with the reservation form by returning them to the St. Teresa rectory in an envelope marked “Breakfast with Santa at St. Teresa”. Space is limited so don’t miss out. No one admitted without a reservation. Deadline for reservations is Monday Dec. 9th. All proceeds benefit the Anna Seethaler Hospital in Oaxaca, Mexico, our parish partner abroad. Help us to help the poor this Christmas!

The rectory office will close at Noon on Wed., November 27th and re-main closed until Sat., November 30th when nor-mal hours will resume.

The 2020 Mass Book is now open. Mass requests may be hand delivered to the rectory office or mailed. Mass intentions cannot be accepted by phone. For your convenience Mass Intention forms have been placed in the Narthex.

God Bless Our Recently Baptized

Children and Their Families

Child Parents

Darcy Grace Nalls Kyle/Kaitlin Leader Nalls

Nuptials

Joseph M. Rothrauff & Lindsay A. Weir Peter B. Fuscaldo & Marcella F. Sweeney

Holy Cross Academy

First Graders are Thankful!

As we approach Thanksgiving, our first graders are ex-

pressing their gratitude for… My sisters because they hug me.

Rainbows. My parents because they are holy and nice.

My puppy because she snuggles with me. God because He made the world.

We are thankful for the parents and guardians of Holy Cross Academy. Because of your sacrifice and support, your children

are part of a faith-filled family that encourages creativity, celebrates differences, provides strong academics, and empha-

sizes service. Our school is thriving because of your endless generosity and commitment to Catholic education.

We thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!

Colleen Koch & Jackie Yakich

Mrs. Osekowski Principal