PARISH FAMILY OF ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION

2510 Middle Road Glenshaw, PA 15116

Founded 1834

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 3, 2019

PARISH STAFF

Rev. Timothy F. Whalen, Administrator

Rev. Ernest J. Strzelinski, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Joseph G. Luisi, Chaplain, Passavant Hospital

Rev. Mr. Francis Dadowski, Deacon

Rev. Mr. Richard D. Ernst, Deacon

Mr. Robert Kardasz, Dir . of Music Ministr ies

Ms. Edith Bishop, Pastoral Associate/Dir. of Evangelization

Mrs. Jessica Rock, Prin. of Blessed Trinity Academy

Sister Lois Spinnenweber, CDP, Apostolate Minister

Miss Rose Stegman, Dir . of Faith Formation

Web Site: stmaryglenshaw.org E-Mail: rectory@stmaryglenshaw.org Parish Family Administration Office: 412-486-4100

Religious Formation Office - 412-486-5521 Parochial School -412-486-7611 Youth Ministry Office - 412-486-4100 Marian Hall - 412-684-1112 Social Ministry Office - 412-486-4021 Fax: 412-486-4150

WEEKEND LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday Evening: 4:00 p.m. - St. Mary 5:30 p.m. - St. Ursula Sunday Morning: 7:15 a.m. - St. Ursula 9:00 a.m. - St. Mary 9:00 a.m. - St. Ursula 11:00 a.m. - St. Mary 11:30 a.m. - St. Ursula Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m. - St. Ursula

DAILY LITURGY SCHEDULE St. Mary - Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 a.m. St. Mary - Tuesday, and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. St. Mary - Friday at 9:00 a.m. School Liturgy St. Ursula - Monday - Friday at 8:00 a.m. St. Mary - Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

RECONCILIATION Saturday at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - St. Mary

Saturday at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - St. Ursula

BAPTISM On Sunday twice a month after parental interview

Nursery Service available on Sundays during 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Masses, Room in Marian Hall

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Twice a year in a communal celebration - Individually upon request

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MATRIMONY Saturday weddings at 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m.

Notification at least 6 months in advance

BULLETIN DEADLINE Monday at 12:00 noon

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SUPERSIZED BREAKFAST TODAY

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2019

8AM TO 12:30PM

Marian Hall

Free Will Donation

Proceeds benefit our Seminarians

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ATTENTION!

FISH DINNER VOLUNTEERS LOOKING FOR HELP

We are looking for a person or persons to work closely with the Fish Dinner Coordinators to learn the entire operating process to insure that we can continue this wonderful Lenten tradition for many years to come. Please contact Paul or Ginny Penezic at 412-487-5211.

Anyone who has volunteered in the past or anyone who would be interested in joining the Fish Dinner Volunteer Team is asked to call Paul and Ginny Penezic at 412-487-5211 to confirm your spot on the Roster. All adults volunteering need to have completed the mandated clearances required by the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Our first Lenten Fish Fry Dinner will be on March 8, 2019.

THIS WEEKEND HELP FRANCISCAN SISTERS

GET A CONVENT

Sisters Bernadette and Mary Gianna are administrators of the Ark and the Dove Retreat Center and they are in need of your help. Since the Sisters came last October the ministry at the retreat center has so flourished that the Sisters needed to move to make room for the additional requests from the guests. They also need more room so additional Sisters from their community can come and assist them in the ministry. There is a house adjacent to the retreat center property that has been secured by the Board of Directors and the Sisters need to raise the rest of the monies to complete the purchase. They would be most grateful for your support! The Sisters will be available after all the Masses the weekend of February 2 – 3, 2019. Make checks payable to: The Ark and The Dove, Inc. Or go to the website and click the tab labeled Project Olive Branch to donate. For more information, contact the Sisters at 724-444-8055 or at www.thearkandthedoveworldwide.org TRIVIA NIGHT AT ST. URSULA PARISH

Trivia Night at St. Ursula is on Friday, February 22, 2019, in the Parish Social Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and a buffet dinner, catered by Remo’s, will start at 6:00 p.m. It's BYOB, mixers will be pro-vided. Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m. Mulligans will be available for purchase. Suggested team size is 8 peo-ple. Either bring a team or we will help form smaller groups into teams. Cost is $25 per person. RSVP forms are in the vestibules and on the St. Ursula website. RSVPs are due by Sunday, February 17, 2019. If you have any questions, please call Jan Kowalski at 412-654-4721.

PLANNING If you are planning for a year, sow rice. If you are planning for a decade, plant trees. If you are planning for a lifetime, educate a person. ~Chinese Proverb

OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS

jxx~Äç Tvà|ä|à|xá tà t ZÄtÇvx Sunday (Marian Hall) 8:00 p.m. - K of C Breakfast February 3 (Church) 9:00 a.m. - Children’s Choir

Monday (School) 6:00 p.m. - Faith Formation Classes February 4 (J.A.M.) 6:00 p.m. - 8th Grade Alpha (Rectory) 7:00 p.m. - Pastoral Council

Tuesday (Pantry) 3:00 pm. - Open Pantry February 5 (Rectory) 4:00 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul (Church) 7:00 p.m. - Holy Hour

Wednesday (Marian Hall) 1:30 p.m. - 55 Social Group Bingo February 6 (Church) 3:00 p.m. - Children’s Choir Practice (Church) 7:30 p.m. - Adult Choir

Thursday (Marian Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Knights of Columbus Mtg. February 7 (Choir) 8:00 p.m. - Hand Bell Practice

Friday (Church) 9:00 a.m. - School Liturgy

February 8 (Marian Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Super Bingo

Saturday (Church) 7:30 a.m. - Respect Life Rosary February 9 (School) 10:00 a.m. - Faith Formation Classes (Marian Hall) 6:30 p.m. - Sweet Heart Dance

Sunday (Marian Hall) 8:00 a.m. - Home School Faith Formation February 10 (Church) 9:00 a.m. - Family Program (Marian Hall) 12:30 p.m. - Alpha Training

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY PANTRY

Government shutdown “families” are welcome to come to our Food Pantry. Please call Sr. Lois at 412-486-4021. Are you short on time? We will work with you!

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Liturgies for the Week

4:00 p.m. John & Jane Zajdel - Family 9:00 a.m. 40th Wedding Anniversary of Francesco & Lisa Ruffa 11:00 a.m. Ann & Tom’s 50th Anniversary - Children

7:00 a.m. Harriet Kineavy - The Exler Family

10:00 a.m. Mary Louise Betz - Greg & Marcia 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour

7:00 a.m. Elma & Herman Spinnenweber - Family

10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass for Ablina F. Bliss

7:00 a.m. Kyle Houpt - Laurie & Family 9:00 a.m. Frieda C. Boss - Greg & Marcia (School Liturgy)

8:00 a.m. Daniel Ross - Family 4:00 p.m. Happy Birthday Amy Palmer, Geneo & Debbie

9:00 a.m. Antonio Fusca - Mindy & Tony Floro 11:00 a.m. Filippo Scolieri - Eleonora & Family

January 12-13, 2019 Envelopes Contributions

Offertory Contributions 440 $13,340.49

Cash/Loose Checks - $1,144.00

Children’s Offertory 6 $8.81

Parish Needy/St. Vincent dePaul 33 $822.00

Parish Share 2018 15 $230.00

Catholic Schools 8 $115.00

Solemnity of Mary 1 $10.00

St. Anthony / DePaul Schools Programs 8 $157.00

TOTALS 511 $15,827.30

Daily Readings

February 4: Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20

February 5: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32;

Mk 5:21-43

February 6: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14,

17-18a; Mk 6:1-6

February 7: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11;

Mk 6:7-13

February 8: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9;

Mk 6:14-29

February 9: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6;

Mk 6:30-34

February 10: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8;

1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11

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SACRAMENTAL LIFE

Baptized in Christ

Calla Rose Petraglia

Congratulations to her parents, godparents, and grandparents. Please join us in welcoming her into our Parish Family.

WHY SHOULD I MAKE A MEN’S RETREAT?

I need time to slow down and put my thoughts in order? Rest, quiet time

I am confused or distressed? Private time available with a spiritual director

I need some advice or comfort? Informal discussion and fellowship

I haven’t felt close to God for quite a while? Opportunity for prayer

Save the dates, February 8, 9, and 10, 2019 and make a reservation to spend the weekend at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center. Call Chuck Fischer, 412-487-4667, Brad Fischer, 412-487-5109, or Jim Karcher, 724-444-5798 for more information.

KICKOFF MASS Father Michael Decewicz’s new ministry, Addiction Recovery Ministry, will officially begin with a kickoff Mass at Saint Paul Cathedral on Sunday, February 10, at 2:30 pm. The celebrant will Bishop David Zubik and all are welcome to attend this Mass of Anointing and healing. For more information about the ministry, go to www.addictionrecoveryministrypittsburgh.org or check out our Facebook page, Addiction Recovery Ministry Pittsburgh.

RELIGIOUS FORMATION

Faith Sharing for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Acceptance and rejection are blatantly experienced by Jesus in the gospel this Sunday. Jesus was very direct in his communication to the people of his “native place.” Many did not like what they heard and were intent to “hurl him over the brow of the hill.” Jesus “passed through the midst of them and went away.” No words recorded. This example of Jesus is a lesson for all. In the face of agitators, simply walk away, grateful for the protection of Our Heavenly Father. Find the reference to the daily gospels which are always listed in our church Bulletin or can be found on-line at www.usccb.org/biblereadings

Sacraments: Grow In Faith Together Parents/Guardians and children of Grade 2 meet Saturday, February 2, 5:00 p.m. (changed from February 16) or Sunday, February 17, 12:10 p.m. in Marian Hall. Children need to bring their BLESSED - First Eucharist books to the GIFT assembly.

Faith Formation families of children who attend public schools, use the Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families book pages 52-53. Do you recognize Jesus in your “native place?” Faith Formation Sessions for students who attend the local public schools: • Grade 8 students will meet for each session at the JAM

house near Middle Road. • Monday, February 4 Meet in class by 6:00 p.m. to

begin promptly on time. • Saturday, February 9 Meet in church at 10:00 a.m. • Sunday, February 10 will be the next FAMILY

PROGRAM (this is a change from February 17) All gather at the 9:00 a.m. Mass with Grade 3, Room 16 students assisting. Each student will need to bring to their class their complete packet of 8 Gospel Weeklies January 20 through March 10. Outreach Project “Baby Bottle Campaign” during this month. Bring the Baby Bottle with donations on February 10. SAVE TABS from soda or like cans. They can be put in a packet marked “CCD” and left on the last pew in the Children’s Liturgy room by our church foyer. See the story online about tabs used at SEWING HOPE.

Home with the Lord Remember Lord and welcome into your Kingdom those who have died and have gone before us marked in the sign of faith. Please remember to pray for the consolation of their loved ones.

A VOCATION VIEW Holiness is a gift of God. Open yourself to the gift. When God calls, be ready to respond: “Here I am, send Me!”

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE by Bud Ozar

In today’s gospel Jesus asked Simon to start by “going a short distance.” Later he asked Simon to “go into deeper water.” The first step toward reconciliation is usually a “short distance” which gives us the courage to further “into deeper water.” Reconciliations starts with the first short step!

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Our new study: A catholic bible study by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Entertaining Angels. The study provides a video and some reading material with discussion questions. Please come, we are sure you will gain much knowledge about the Angels. We will provide the material for the study. Call Dori Monahan 412-848-2428 for any questions.

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YOUTH MINISTRY St. Mary School News

YOUTH MINISTRY - COME JOIN US! All teens are invited to come and be a part of changing the world. Come find out how you can be a leader and serve the world with your gifts and talents. YOUTH HOUSE - 7:30 P.M. - SUNDAYS February 3: FIRE February 10: GO February 17: OFF

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Grab a mask and your fancy duds to celebrate Valentines Day with your sweetheart and couples from Renew the “I do” Foundation for a “Mardi Gras Ball.” After a sellout crowd last year, this year’s romantic evening will take place at the “Grand Hall” in The Priory, on Saturday, February 9th 2019! The evening begins with a special 6:00 p.m. Gospel Mass, celebrated by Father Jay in the historic hall and features the Heritage Gospel Chorale of Pittsburgh. After Mass, enjoy passed appetizers, a fabulous dinner buffet and cash bar! Then, dance the night away with the Benny Benack Band! Invite your spouse on a date to this ENCHANTED evening to celebrate Valentines Day, Mardi Gras and World Marriage Weekend!! Get your tickets today! www.renewtheido.org

VINCENTIAN ACADEMY Proudly presents Annie the Musical! Performances at the Greater Masonic Center on February 22, 23, and 24 and March 1 and 2. For ticket information, visit the Musical Theater webpage at www.vincentianacademy.org. See you there! HOMELESS persons in Pittsburgh facing COLD nights are in need of used but still usable blankets, hoodies, sweat pants, and heavy socks. Any donations can be left in a bag marked “Homeless” on the last pew in our Children Liturgy/Cry Room.

VOCATION DISCERNMENT RETREAT - The Passionist Nuns will host a Vocation Discernment Retreat on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Monastery, 2715 Churchview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Contact Sr. Grace, CP. www.passionistnunspgh.org; (412) 881-1155.

BLESSED TRINITY ACADEMY

Blessed Trinity Academy is excited to announce that we will be offering a variety of preschool and Pre-K options for the 2019-2020 school year! The following options will be available:

3 year old Preschool Program: 2 Half-day Program (Tuesday, Thursday)

4 year old Pre-K Program: 3 Half-day program (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), 3 Full day program (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) 5 Half-day program 5 Full day program- we must have a minimum of 10 students for this program. OPEN HOUSE TODAY! Blessed Trinity Academy is hosting an Open House for prospective families in Preschool through 8th grade on Sunday, February 3, 2019, from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Stop by to take a tour, speak with teachers, parents, students and our principal. Learn about our challenging curriculum, small class sizes, and traditional approach to academics which sets BTA apart. Let us show you the Catholic School difference! For more information please visit www.nhrces.org/trinity or email admissions@btacademy.net

Join us on February 8, 2019 for our next Super Bingo!! Your ticket includes 12 cards for each of our 30 regular games, 4 included specials and 1 card for each of our two jackpots. Our kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. and Bingo starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the BTA Scrip office, the St. Mary’s Rectory, or reserve your tickets by calling Bridgette Long at 814-242-6078.

POT OF GOLD BASH Saturday

March 9, 2019

Location – St Bonaventure Parish Church/Gym Doors open at 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Benefit Blessed Trinity Academy Ticket Price includes:

Cash Prizes, Raffles, Auction items, Dinner & Drinks This is B.T.A.’s biggest fundraiser, so let’s try to beat last year’s attendance! If you have any questions or want to volunteer/donate, please contact scrip@btacademy.net. Diocese of Pittsburgh Abuse Hotline: 1.888.808.1235

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LITURGY SCHEDULE ST. MARY & ST. URSULA

February 3, 2019 - February 10, 2019

Sunday, February 3, 2019 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:00PM St. Mary Fr. Joe 5:30PM St. Ursula Fr. Ernie

7:15AM St. Ursula Fr. Ernie 9:00AM St. Ursula Fr. Joe 9:00AM St. Mary Fr. Mike Ackerman 11:00AM St. Mary Fr. Gerald Lutz 11:30AM St. Ursula Fr. Joe 6:00PM St. Ursula Fr. Ernie

Monday, February 4, 2019 Weekday in Ordinary Time

7:00AM St. Mary Fr. Tim 8:00AM St. Ursula Fr. Ernie

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 St. Agatha

8:00AM St. Ursula Fr. Joe 10:00AM St. Mary Fr. Tim

Wednesday, February 6, 2019 St. Paul Miki & Companions

7:00AM St. Mary Fr. Tim 8:00AM St. Ursula Fr. Ernie

Thursday, February 7, 2019 Weekday in Ordinary Time

8:00AM St. Ursula Fr. Joe 10:00AM St. Mary Fr. Tim

Friday, February 8, 2019 St. Jerome Emiliani & St. Josephine Bakhita

7:00AM St. Mary Fr. Tim 8:00AM St. Ursula Fr. Ernie 9:00AM St. Mary Fr. Joe School Mass

Saturday, February 9, 2019 Blessed Virgin Mary

8:00AM St. Mary Fr. Tim 11:00AM St. Mary Fr. Tim Confessions 11:00AM St. Ursula Fr. Joe Confessions

4:00PM St. Mary Fr. Joe 5:30PM St. Ursula Fr. Tim

Sunday, February 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:15AM St. Ursula Fr. Joe 9:00AM St. Ursula Fr. Ernie 9:00AM St. Mary Fr. Tim 11:00AM St. Mary Fr. Tim 11:30AM St. Ursula Fr. Joe 6:00PM St. Ursula Fr. Tim

Schedule is subject to change.

In our Offertory Collection, if we receive an envelope from another parish, as in the custom of all the parishes in our Diocese, it is forwarded to the other parish. If you attend Mass at a church other than your home parish, please feel free to drop your Offertory envelope in their basket. It will be returned to your home parish. Please make your check out to the Parish to which you are registered. Thank you.

Our PARISH AND NEIGHBORHOOD HAPPENINGS

Gather + Share February 8 at St. Ursula The next Gather + Share lunch at St. Ursula is scheduled for Friday, February 8, and will feature heart healthy and/or red-themed cuisine (it's close to Valentine's Day...). The lunch is at noon in the Parish Social Hall. The suggested donation is $5 per person. Additional chefs are always welcome. Please call Jan Kowalski for menu coordination, 412-654-4721. We hope to see you there!

JIGSAW PUZZLE CONTEST, an annual event in St. Paul, Minnesota was held Saturday, January 26. Look online for details about their FUN and exciting event. Contact Miss Rose at 412-486-5521 if YOU may be interested in an up-coming Jigsaw Puzzle Contest at Saint Mary’s.

ST. URSULA BINGO in PARISH SOCIAL HALL Join us on Tuesday evenings. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and play begins at 7:00 p.m. $20.00 admission includes $500 Weekly Jackpot 1-9-Card Pack (20 Games and Four Specials) 1 – Jackpot Strip, 1 – Bonanza Strip - Magic Numbers. THE FRATERNITY OF PRIESTS Join us as we will be celebrating a Mass for healing on Wednesday, February 13, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Raphael, Morning-side, PA. You are invited to come and celebrate the Eucharist with them, expecting the healing presence of the Lord Jesus, as at every Mass, to touch you in all of your needs.

Special Days this Week February 3 – Saint Blaise is one of the “14 holy helpers” and pa-tron of wool combers and of all who suffer from ailments of the throat. February 5- Saint Agatha is remembered as one of the heroic young women martyred circa 250 AD. February 6 – Saint Paul Miki and 25 companions gave their lives with horrendous and agonizing tortures in Japan in 1597. We too are called to bear witness to our faith in Jesus the Christ, risen and present among us. February 8 – Saint Josephine Bakita of the Sudan was born in a remote village, sold as a slave, taken to Rome by a wealthy merchant, converted to Catholicism, and joined the Canosian Sisters where she radiated joy and love for Jesus. She is the patroness of persons caught in the evils of Human Trafficking. February 10 – Saint Scholastica, sister of Saint Benedict, both of whom dedicated their lives to glorifying God and establishing monasteries for others who vowed their lives to prayer and work with holy companions.

January 19-20, 2019 Envelopes Contributions

Offertory Contributions 338 $10,163.45

Cash/Loose Checks - $723.00

Children’s Offertory 11 $18.54

Parish Needy/St. Vincent dePaul 8 $140.00

Parish Share 2018 4 $83.00

Catholic Schools 3 $110.00

Alpha 1 $285.00

St. Anthony / DePaul Schools Programs 120 $2,950.00

TOTALS 485 $14,472.99

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The song of the angels, “Holy, Holy, Holy,” resounds from our lips at every Mass. There was a widespread belief in the first religions of the world that God stirred creation into being by a word, a song, a musical note. Music and a sense of God’s presence have always been inseparable. In the liturgy, your voice is invited into this song as the priest names the reasons for our praise. “Heaven and earth are full of your glory,” and we are not passive onlookers, but participants in this glory. Catholic prayer no longer assigns this angelic hymn to a choir, but gives it to you to sing. Even if your voice is thought to be suitable only for a well�insulated shower stall, you are called into this song. We are born to sing—just listen to a baby testing the full range of newly discovered vocal abilities. Soon we get shushed and hushed into quiet, and given lots of messages that our voices are unwanted, and that we need to raise our hands in order to be heard. All of that is overturned in liturgy, the place where God waits to hear us come alive in the song of all creation. In heaven, everyone’s in the choir; why not start practicing now? AN ONGOING MISSION In his hometown synagogue, Jesus’ neighbors are amazed by his words. Nevertheless, they remind each other, “Is this not Joseph’s son?” Surely the people know who he is. The carpenter’s son. The young man who had learned in this very synagogue. The boy down the street. Conflict arises as Jesus begins to define himself in a new way. When he compares himself to the ancient prophets Elijah and Elisha the tensions grow. The tensions multiply when Jesus begins to tell of a new mission for God’s people: the good news of the scriptures is intended for all. In his famous passage from the First Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul reminds us of the eternal nature of love. Love does not come to an end. In today’s readings, we are reminded that, like love, Jesus’ mission cannot be contained. Jesus slips through the crowd of persecutors and moves on to new challenges. We are called to this same perseverance in the name of love.

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