PARISH FAMILY OF ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION

2510 Middle Road Glenshaw, PA 15116

Founded 1834

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD JANUARY 11, 2015

PARISH STAFF

Mr. Francis Dadowski, Permanent Deacon

Ms. Rhodora M. Donahue, Youth Minister Mentor

Mr. James Finn, Pastoral Associate

Mr. Robert Kardasz, Dir. of Music Ministries

Father John Marcucci, Pastor

Father Mariusz Mularczyk, Parochial Vicar

Mr. Kevin O’Connor, Seminarian

Ms. Antoinette Pilarski, Principal

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

SUNDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE

Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

DAILY LITURGY SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday at 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

RECONCILIATION

Saturday at 11:00 a.m. until final penitent is finished

BAPTISM

On Sunday twice a month after parental interview

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Twice a year in a communal celebration Individually upon request

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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THE BAPTISM OF JESUS We bring the wondrous season of Christmas to

a close today with the celebration of the “Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.” This first cycle of The Liturgical Year began with the celebration of Advent and centered upon the birth of the Christ Child. We now look forward to the second great cycle with the coming of Lent which will begin on February 18th with the celebration of Ash Wednesday. In the meantime, we will return to green vestments next Sunday as we celebrate five Sundays as a respite before we enter into the Easter cycle. Today’s celebration brings the infancy of Jesus to a close and opens up his adult ministry with his baptism in the Jordan. All four gospels have stories of the baptism of Jesus, so that in this year’s cycle of “B Readings” we will proclaim Mark’s version of this event.

EUCHARISTIC DAY SUCCESSFUL We thank all those parishioners who took a leadership role in our Eucharistic Day this past Monday as the living presence of the Lord Jesus remained exposed on our altar throughout the day. Each year we set aside this day in honor of Saint John Neumann who was so significant in the early days of our Parish Family. We appreciate the efforts of the faculty of the Catholic School and the catechists in the Faith Formation programs to bring their students to the church that day, and instill in them a deep belief in the living presence of the Eucharist.

CHRISTMAS FLOWER COLLECTION We thank all those persons who gave in the

Christmas Flower collection as we remember their loved ones in our prayers. We remind all parishioners that the money collected for these flowers not only helps to supply the decorations for the Christmas season, including the poinsettias, trees and other décor; but this collection is used to offset some of the expenses for decorating the church building throughout the year.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2015 The financial statements sent home from the Parish Office will only include contributions made in the envelope system. Those who have given to the Church Alive Campaign will receive a report of their contributions from the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

CAMPAIGN CELEBRATION WEEKEND Next weekend, January 17-18 will be the Celebration Weekend in all 199 parishes across the Diocese of Pittsburgh to mark an important milestone in Our Campaign For The Church Alive. This will be the successful conclusion of the Solicitation Phase of this historic initiative. The Pledge Redemption Phase continues for five years after the completion of our parish campaign. On Monday, January 26th Bishop David Zubik will announce the results and impact of the campaign on the spiritual life of those affected by the generosity of so many donors.

USHER GATHERING ON THURSDAY We invite all those who serve in the Ministry of Ushering and others who might wish to join this Ministry to gather with us this Thursday, January 15th at 7:00 p.m. in Marian Hall as we welcome the new leaders of this Ministry. This will be an important time for all those who serve in this Ministry to become more familiar with all of the new procedures that now take place in this Ministry.

NEXT WEEK: SECOND COLLECTION We remind all parishioners of the importance

of the second collection next week, which is entitled “St. Anthony School and Sensory Handicapped Children” for which there is an envelope in our packet. The importance of this collection is seen in the fact that not only do our contributions go to help the needy children of the Diocese, but also the same amount is applied to our Parish Share assessment.

PARISH FAMILY GRATITUDE As members of the Parish Family in which our Catholic School is such an important asset, we would like to acknowledge this year’s disbursement from the “Mary Elizabeth Schmitt Memorial Library Fund” of $4,681.81. The Schmitt Family created this fund in 1997 in honor of Mary Beth Schmitt who served so faithfully in our school. We wish to thank Mr. Robert Schmitt for his continual support of our catholic school in memory of his beloved wife and assure his family that they remain in our prayers.

MARCH FOR LIFE JANUARY 22, 2015 REGISTER TODAY

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

jxx~Äç Tvà|ä|à|xá tà t ZÄtÇvx Sunday (Church) 9:00 a.m. - Family Program January 11 (Marian Hall) 9:00 a.m. - Liturgy of the Word for Children (Rectory) 10:00 a.m. - R.C.I.A. (Marian Hall) 6:00 p.m. - Youth Ministry Gathering (Marian Hall) 6:30 p.m. - Gr. 8 G.I.F.T. Cluster

Monday (School) 4:30 p.m. - C.C.D. Classes January 12 (School) 6:30 p.m. - C.C.D. Classes (Marian Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Knights of Columbus Meeting

Tuesday (Church) 2:45 p.m. - Children’s Cantor Practice January 13 (Pantry) 3:00 p.m. - Open Pantry (Rectory) 4:00 p.m. - St. Vincent dePaul Meeting (Rectory) 7:00 p.m. - Liturgy Committee Meeting

Wednesday (Marian Hall) 1:30 p.m. - 55 Social Group Bingo January 14 (Church) 2:45 p.m. - Children’s Choir Practice (Rectory) 7:00 p.m. - Catholics Coming Home Mtg. (Church) 7:30 p.m. - Adult Choir Practice

Thursday (Providence Hall) 6:30 p.m. - School P.T.G. Meeting January 15 (Marian Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Ushers Meet & Greet Mtg. (Choir) 8:00 p.m. - Hand Bell Practice

Friday (Church) 10:00 a.m. - School Liturgy January 16

Saturday (Church) 7:30AM - Respect Life Rosary January 17 (School) 10:00 a.m. - C.C.D. Classes

Sunday (Marian Hall) 8:00a.m. - Knights of Columbus Breakfast January 18 (Rectory) 10:00 a.m. - R.C.I.A.

AN ANCIENT BAPTISTERY

One of the most ancient and enduring sites for baptism in Rome is the Church of San Giovanni in Fonte. This church is in fact a baptistery, and houses the font for the Lateran Basilica, the cathedral of Rome. The emperor Constantine sponsored its construction in the year

315, and it is therefore the oldest baptistery in the world. It is the model for nearly all baptisteries.

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Liturgies

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The Baptism of the Lord

Sunday, January 11, 2015 Sunday, January 11, 2015 Sunday, January 11, 2015 --- The Baptism of the LordThe Baptism of the LordThe Baptism of the Lord 4:00 p.m. William T. Sutter - Family 6:00 p.m. Ann & Charles Podolachek - Family 7:30 a.m. The Living & Deceased of Our Parish Family 9:00 a.m. Giuseppe & Vincenza Derenzo - Marco & Rose Imbarlina 11:00 a.m. Giacinto Derenzo - Grace Mantella & Family 5:00 p.m. Youth Liturgy

Monday, January 12, 2015 Monday, January 12, 2015 Monday, January 12, 2015 --- First Week in Ordinary Time First Week in Ordinary Time First Week in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. James Stillwagon - The Wisser Family 10:00 a.m. Joseph O’Hara, Sr. - Family & Friends

Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Tuesday, January 13, 2015 --- St. HilarySt. HilarySt. Hilary 7:00 a.m. Charles James Salak, Jr. - The Salak Family 10:00 a.m. The Polesiak Family - Dan & Shirley Stepnick

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Wednesday, January 14, 2015 --- WeekdayWeekdayWeekday 7:00 a.m. Elisabetta Fusca - Grace Distilo 10:00 a.m. Pete & Evalyn Lydon - Family

Thursday, January 15, 2015 Thursday, January 15, 2015 Thursday, January 15, 2015 --- WeekdayWeekdayWeekday 7:00 a.m. Adam P. Dzeskewicz, Jr. - Mr. & Mrs. Albert Presto 10:00 a.m. Alfred Newill - Wife and Children

Friday, January 16, 2015 Friday, January 16, 2015 Friday, January 16, 2015 --- Weekday Weekday Weekday 7:00 a.m. Mary Dausch - Paul & Kathy Sikora 10:00 a.m. J.R. Rex - St. Mary School Community

Saturday, January 17, 2015 Saturday, January 17, 2015 Saturday, January 17, 2015 --- St. AnthonySt. AnthonySt. Anthony 8:00 a.m. Gil Ford - Bill & Pat Best 4:00 p.m. Wanda Gumski - The Ruffner Family 6:00 p.m. Jeff Kinder - Parents & Lauren

Sunday, January 18, 2015 Sunday, January 18, 2015 Sunday, January 18, 2015 --- Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeSecond Sunday in Ordinary TimeSecond Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Shannon Duffy - Diane & Scott Spadafore 9:00 a.m. The Living & Deceased of Our Parish Family 11:00 a.m. Leona A. Schell - Rita & Jim Finn 5:00 p.m. Youth Liturgy

Daily Readings

January 12: Heb 1: 1-6; Mk 1:14-20

January 13: Heb 2:5-12; Mk 1:21-28

January 14: Heb 2:14-18; Mk 1:29-39

January 15: Heb 3:7-14; Mk 1:40-45

January 16: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Mk 2:1-12

January 17: Heb 4:12-16; Mk 2:13-17

January 18: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; 1 Cor 6:13c - 15a,

17-20;

December 24/25, 2014 Envelopes Contributions

Offertory 824 $42,044.50

Cash/Loose Checks - $2,648.00

Children’s Offertory 20 $96.00

Parish Needy/St. Vincent de Paul 22 $569.00

Christmas Flowers Collection 1 $10.00

Children/Youth Christmas Charities 255 $7,238.00

Totals 1122 $52,605.50

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SACRAMENTAL LIFE

RCIA- Please continue to pray for the individuals who are currently involved in the RCIA process as they continue their journey. We meet every Sunday following the 9:00 a.m. Mass. We resume our meetings this week. For more information call Tom Goral, 412.487.6244 or Jim Finn 412.486.4100.

WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN Join men from all over the diocese at St. Paul’s Retreat Center the weekend of February 6-7-8 2015. Call Charlie Fischer 412.487.4667, Jim Karcher 724.444.5798 or Brad Fischer 412.487.5109 to make a reservation or to find out more. Financial help is available.

I’m supposed to E-V-A-N-G-E-L-I-Z-E? Yes, our anointing at baptism calls us to evangelize. The graces received at baptism and confirmation are your mandate to evangelize. The Holy Spirit gives strength to fulfill your mission. Real evangelization is authentic. Tell your own story. Share what excites you about being Catholic. If you’re a trained catechist of if you’re a social media user, utilize those gifts too! Facebook, Google+, Twitter; even your greeting cards, emails and letters can be evangelistic. Remember the early Church used letters to share the Gospel. Be creative!

LITURGY COMMITTEE MEETING Members are reminded to come for the meeting on Tuesday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m. Submit agenda items to Jim Finn, 412-486-4100.

RELIGIOUS FORMATION

Faith Sharing for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord The CHRISTMAS SEASON concludes THIS Sunday, January 11. Celebrate the Wonders of His Love by renewing YOUR baptism on this final day of the season! Listen to, or re-read the account of Jesus’ baptism in Luke 3:15-22 and hear the words of God saying to YOU too, “you are my beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Then assure someone in your family or circle of friends of their “beloved” status with you. Let the baptismal JOY grow as you pass on this divine message.

Keep celebrating the truth that YOU are a “beloved” one of God’s family!

Sacraments Sacraments -- Grow In Faith Together Grow In Faith Together Grade 2 Children and Parents/Guardians have met and begun catechesis in preparation for children to be welcomed to First Eucharist at our parish liturgies April 25 & 26. Keep all the members of these families specially in your prayers. Grade 8 Youth and Parent/Guardian/and-or Sponsors meet THIS weekend in Marian Hall Saturday, January 10, 7:00-8:30 p.m. OR Sunday January 11, 6:30-8:00 p.m. for a new perspective on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Faith Formation Sessions for Children in Public Schools Faith Formation Sessions for Children in Public Schools Parents/Guardians, use pages 44-45 in Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families booklet. Enjoy the activities suggested in the segment “Living the Word.” Monday, January 12. All in classes. Saturday, January 17 - All meet in church. Sunday, FAMILY PROGRAM meets THIS Sunday, January 11. Remind children to bring their study chart of December-January to their class.

Special Days this WeekSpecial Days this Week January 11 – The Baptism of the Lord. As the baptism of Jesus marked the beginning of his public ministry, so the baptism of each Christian calls them to devote their lives as children of God to the works of God in their daily life as a married, single or committed religious “beloved of God”. January 11 – Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos was a Redemptorist priest, missionary from Germany who served in our parish and neighboring churches in the 1850’s. He had been asked to become bishop of Pittsburgh but begged the pope to let him remain serving among the poor immigrants of our diocese. January 13- Saint Hilary, Doctor of the Church is noted for his defense of the Faith, especially in teaching about the threefold persons of God-the blessed Trinity. January 17 – Saint Anthony of Egypt is considered the founder of monasticism. He gathered friends to live a communal life and to sacrifice and pray for the good of all the world. January 18 – 25 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The theme for the week of prayer in 2015 comes from the gospel of John: "Jesus said to her: “Give me to drink.” It was proposed by a group of Brazilian Christians called together by the National Council of Christian Churches of Brazil (CONIC). The biblical gesture of offering water to whomever arrives, as a way of welcoming and sharing, is something that is repeated in all regions of Brazil. The proposed study and meditation on the story of Jesus meeting a Samaritan woman at the well is to help people and communities to realize the dialogical dimension of the project of Jesus, which we call the Kingdom of God.

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, especially Lucille Riebel, sister of Lorraine Cross. Please remember to pray for the consolation of their loved ones.

Here I am Lord. Send Me! ~Isaiah 6:8

I am or know of someone who is interested is serving God’s people as a: Priest___ Brother___ Sister___ Deacon___

Name:___________________________________________________ Phone:___________________________________________________ E-mail:__________________________________________________

Please return to St. Mary of the Assumption Rectory.

A VOCATION VIEW At his baptism Jesus is supported by the presence of the Spirit and of his Father. We, too, are affirmed in our baptism and called to holiness. Are you being called to live your baptismal commitment as a priest or consecrated religious? ( Matt. 3:13-17)

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE by Bud Ozar

The Gospel today points to Jesus’ humanity; like us He needed RECOGNITION. ( You are my Son ), AFFECTION ( My beloved Son ) and AFFIRMATION ( with you I am well pleased. ) In our families it is easy to focus on irritating behaviors and take for granted all the positives. This New Year takes a lesson from God the Father, be an AFFIRMER and not a BLAMER.

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YOUTH GROUP NEWS HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

LifeTeen will meet on January 11th. Our celebrant for this Youth Mass will be Fr. Ed Schleicher. Please join us to kick off the new semester! Life Nights will resume also on the 11th with the Topic: Take the Plunge. The night challenges teens to remember their baptism as

an affirmation of God’s love for them. God’s plan is greater than ours.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Youth Mass every Sunday unless noted. Life Nights: Jan 11, 18, and 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, and 22 Jan. 11 – Take the Plunge; Sacrament of Baptism Jan. 18 – Vocation; Mission Confirmed Jan. 25 – Discipleship; But…Why? The Sacrament of the Eucharist

SILVER RING THING No STRINGS ATTACHED; breaking the lies of the culture January 16th at St. Simon and Jude Parish/School begins at 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. *Separate parent session also begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission - $6.00 on line, $8.00 at door. Groups of

25 or more - $5.00 online at www.silverringthing.com.

MARCH FOR LIFE March for Life bus trip to Washington D.C. is on January 22, 2015. Two buses will be going from St. Mary’s. One of our busses will be leaving at midnight – (the youth bus) and one will be leaving at 7:30 a.m. in the morning. If you would like to come and be a voice please call Christine Miller for details.

EDGE EPIPHANY CELEBRATION On January 4th EDGE kicked off the New Year with lots of fun and laughter as we had our annual Epiphany Celebration. The night was filled with games, a human Christmas tree competition and a cookie decorating contest! Never been to an EDGE Night? You don’t know what you’re missing! Come join us, we’d LOVE to have you!

NEXT UP: “WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!” Our next EDGE Night will be on Sunday, January 18th as we focus on friendship. All middle schoolers are invited to come and are asked to bring a friend! (Friends do not have to be members of St. Mary’s – all friends are welcome) We’ll meet in Marian Hall at 6pm right after the Youth Mass. Dinner will be served.

LOOKING AHEAD – UPCOMING EDGE EVENTS All EDGE Nights take place from 6pm to 8pm in Marian Hall unless otherwise noted. Jan 18 We’re All in this Together Feb 8 What Would Jesus Do? Feb 15 Love Walk for the Poor (1pm – 5pm) Feb 22 Forgive Me

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT EDGE? Check out the Youth Ministry Bulletin Board by the cemetery entrance to the church or contact Lori Zippay at (412) 818-2830 or batzip@comcast.net.

ST. MARY SCHOOL

NIGHT AT THE RACES “They’re coming down the stretch”

The St. Mary Athletic Association will hold their annual “Night at the Races” in Marian Hall on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Please join us for this most enjoyable evening with friends and exciting entertainment. Tickets are $20.00 and includes food buffet, beer, setups and soda (BYOB). Please consider coming after the 6PM Mass. Doors open at 7:00pm. Buffet dinner at 7:15pm. Races start at 8:00pm. Adults only.

Reach out to friends and family, arrange for a table (tables can accommodate 8-10 friends). For tickets or table reservations please contact Tom Iurlano at 412-478-0834 or via email at tiurlano@gmail.com Lets make this a successful, fun-filled evening!

ST. MARY’S ROCKS Save the date: Saturday, February 7th, for an evening of live music performed by several of St. Mary fathers. This fundraiser event will take place at Parkview Social Hall at 7:00 p.m. In

addition to the live music, there will be raffles, baskets, food, drinks, and dancing. All proceeds will benefit St. Mary School.

SUPERSIZED SUPERSIZED BREAKSFAST BREAKSFAST

JANUARY 18THJANUARY 18TH

A supersized breakfast, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 14722 and the Columbian Squires Circle 5444, will be served in Marian Hall, Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The menu will include omelets made to order, new to the menu, waffles, plus pancakes, sausage, toast, coffee, tea and juice. All for a donation which will benefit the various Knights of Columbus Community Charities.

THE SHARING TREE Thank you to all who participated in sharing Christmas with people who otherwise may not have received a gift. Your lovely present delighted residents of Little Sisters of the Poor and Vincentian Home, along with homeless men & women cared for by the Sisters at Intersection in McKeesport, children at Providence Center for Family Support, families who are clients of St. Vincent de Paul’s main pantry in Manchester or our own pantry here at St. Mary’s, and other families needing help identified by our Faith Formation leaders. Also included are the members of our parish who are no longer physically able to attend Mass to whom Eucharist is delivered by Sister Lois or an Eucharist Minister so that they still feel connected to our parish and we care about them. Everyone is grateful for the thoughtfulness and amazing generosity of our wonderful parish.

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OUR PARISH NEWS

HAVE YOU NOTICED THE MARIAN GROTTO AS YOU ENTER OUR SACRED GROUNDS? Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for re-furbishing the Marian grotto with new cement work and lighting. Thanks to Jim Walsh for providing seasonal decorations. Why not stop and offer a brief prayer as you pass by the grotto? SPECIAL USHERS MEETING ON JANUARY 15 All ushers are asked to come to Marian Hall on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. for a special meeting. Call Joe Bosack for more information at 412-487-4797. Refreshments will be served. ADULT ENRICHMENT A MORALITY course will begin Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 6:00 p.m. in our Marian Hall. Father John Marcucci and Dr. Tricia Coyle will lead the presentations and discussions during the course. Subsequent sessions will be held: Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. February 25, March 11, 25, April 15, 29, and May 13. Call 412-486-5521 for details or to register in advance. All adults and High School Youth welcome. Catechists and teachers who participate will receive credit toward certification or enrichment. HOW CAN WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Join us at the MARCH FOR LIFE WASHINGTON, DC

Thursday, JANUARY, 22, 2015 RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON THE BUS!! St. Mary’s will be taking 2 buses to Washington DC for the March For Life, a PEACEFUL gathering to witness to our government that we value all life. There is no cost to St. Mary’s parishioners. One bus will leave St. Mary’s at midnight to attend the 7:30 a.m. Youth Rally and Mass in D.C. and one bus will leave after 7:00 a.m. mass. Both buses return approximately10:30 p.m. Please email or call Carol Loiselle to reserve your spot on the bus. carold@zoominternet.netcarold@zoominternet.net or 724-443-7398. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

MARKET DAY Order Forms for JANUARY

are available at the church exits, and at the Scrip and Faith Formation offices. ENJOY new entrees and treats in this NEW YEAR Pick up will be January 26, 5:00-6:00 p.m. All orders will be pre-packed by the Market Day supplier. ATTENTION FISH DINNER VOLUNTEERS 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 or Ginny Penezic at 412-487-5211 to confirm your spot on the roster. Our first dinner will be Friday, February 20, 2015.

Our NEIGHBORHOOD HAPPENINGS

APPALACHIA MISSION TRIP 2015 All teens currently in grades 9 – 12 are invited to participate in our Appalachia Mission trip to Webster Springs, WV from June 20-26 this summer. This is a life-transforming week! There will be an information meeting for students and parents on Sunday, January 18th at noon, or Sunday January 25th at noon in Providence Hall. This meeting is mandatory even if you have been on the trip in the past. Applications for the trip are due by January 31st and can be obtained at the meeting. Contact Sue Ferguson at fergsrus@aol.com if you need further information.

LUMINARIES TO BE PLACED ON EASTER VIGIL Due to inclement weather on Christmas Eve, we were not able to place the luminaries on the driveway and in the plaza. We will light the luminaries for the Easter vigil instead to remember those persons and events that have been so meaningful in our lives. Thanks to all who supported this project.

CENTRAL BLOOD BANK

We are holding our semi-annual PARISH BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, January 25, 2015

in MARIAN HALL from 8:00AM to 1:00PM.

Please stop by and help save a LIFE! There will be no reminder phone calls!

9DaysForLife.com has resources available to participate in a nation-wide period of prayer, penance, and pilgrimage surrounding the 41st anniversary of Roe v.Wade. Begin on January 17 through January 25 for the healing and conversion of our nation and people impacted by the culture of death.

IN A TROUBLED MARRIAGE? Don’t suffer. Hope and help for troubled marriages is available through Retrouvaille. For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning next weekend January 16-18, please contact Retrouvaille at 412.277.3434 or 3041@retrouvaille.org. More information is available at www.helpourmarriage.com.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD WEEKEND RETREAT For post-abortion healing will be held on January 23-25, 2015 at the Spiritan Center in Bethel Park. To register or for infor-mation, call Toni Jester at 412.352.5348 or visit www.ccpgh.org.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY We will meet on Tuesdays from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Please join us in the J.A.M. Topics to be studied will be discussed. Call Dori Monahan at 412-492-9891 with any questions.

December 27/28, 2014 Envelopes Contributions

Offertory 539 $15,981.95

Cash/Loose Checks - $776.00

Children’s Offertory 6 $10.00

Parish Needy/St. Vincent de Paul 21 $463.00

Parish Share 2014 8 $495.00

Children/Youth Christmas Charities 28 $323.00

Totals 667 $19,532.95

Christmas Offertory 65 $1,484.00

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PASTORAL IMPRESSIONS from Father John The brutal below zero wind chill factors of this past week forced many of us to change our plans, alter our schedules and reduce our activity in this rapidly pacing world in which we live. The frigid temperatures of each day put a definite cringle into our preferred life style. So, sitting and musing about such a drastic shift in the weather patterns of our beautiful grounds, I offer ten possible reflections on such a week: FIRST AND FOREMOST --- it reminds us in no uncertain terms that God is the Creator and Master of the world, and no technological advancements of any age will be able to control the power of the universe. SECOND --- it demands that families spend more time in the warmth of their own homes so that their love for and sharing of each other lives has the possibility of reaching new heights of family life. THIRD --- it charges up our school children to bounce out of bed in the morning anticipating the fact that school will be closed for the entire day, or at worst there will be at least a two hour delay. FOURTH --- it offers to those who work on road crews and the maintenance departments of our highways overtime pay and the happiness they experience in the paycheck they receive at the month’s end. FIFTH --- it allows resourceful builders of snow creations to decorate their front lawns and backyards with ingenious replicas made from the softness of the falling snow. SIXTH --- it gives educated meteorologists ample opportunities to strut their ability to predict the exact nature of the weather conditions for the coming week so as to win the admiration of the television viewer. SEVENTH --- it promises to all of us who look for the grandeur of the coming spring that this year’s flowerbeds and family gardens will bloom magnificently. EIGHTH --- it presents a breathtaking spectacle of ice covered tree limbs for those who are brave enough to walk among the beautiful grounds of our sacred property. NINTH --- it is a telltale reminder for those seeing our partially constructed Cemetery Mausoleum that our commitment to this project will allow us to finish this building for all to use even in the cold weather. LAST AND MOST IMPORTANTLY --- it reminds us in no uncertain terms that God is the Creator and Master of the world, and no technological advancements or any age will be to control the power of the universe.

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412-486-5100Parishioners

JOSEPH E. HRASON2905 Clearview Rd.

Allison Park, PA 15101412-486-5403

JEH412486M2008@hotmail.comFor All Types of Photography

RONALD L. DEEDSREALTOR® Commercial/Residential

(412) 487-0500 EXT. 242(412) 487-4889 HOME(412) 855-2135 MOBILEron.deeds@pittsburghmoves.com

Dr. Frank LeDonneto give

natural relieffrom pain maintain

wellnesseducate

for life3390 Saxonburg Blvd., Bldg. A, Suite 220

Glenshaw, PA 15116412.767.0200

Kevin “Diz”Kemmler PAINTING

Highest Quality, Reas. PricesBest Service

(Int.) (Ext.)

Tel. (724) 444-4545Fully Ins.

Serving North HillsParishioners

$10 Off w/Ad

PERMAN FUNERAL HOME412-486-3600

www.permanfuneralhome.com

Frank R. Perman, Supervisor, Parishioner

Internet and Parishioner Discounts Available910038 St Mary of the Assumption (A)

915 Mt. Royal Blvd. (412) 486-5200

SULLIVAN’S DRIVING SCHOOL“A tradition for 47 years”

Theory and In-car-lessonsReduce your insurance rates

Well educated drivers live longer412–828–2826

Korch Dentistry General DentistryMichael J. Korch, DMD, Parishioner

4456 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park412-487-2106

www.KorchDentistry.com

AcceptingNew

Patients

MUSIC TOGETHER® FAMILY CLASSESAges birth-5 and the grownups who love them.

Classes held at Hampton Township Community Center.Winter sessions begin January 15, 2015.

Call for a free demonstration class! 412-436-9579www.marylynnebennettpianostudio.weebly.com

412.767.4110Corner of Saxonburg Blvd.

& Harts Run Rd.10% OFF ENTIRE BILL

EXCLUDING ALCOHOL

BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD.Serving the Community Since 1868

Lawrence H. Bock, F.D., Supervisor • Emily E. Bock-Landman, F.D. • R. Dennis Hughes, F.D. • Kenneth L. Rush, F.D.www.bockltd.com 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA (412) 486-8500

JOHN P. DONOVAN& ASSOCIATES

Attorneys at LawWills & Estates

5006 Wm. Flynn Hwy., Gibsonia412-486-8700

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Office: (412) 487-0500 Ext 224Cell: (412) 848-1661Parishioner

TRI-STATE PLUMBINGFOR ALL YOUR

PLUMBING NEEDS412-670-3140

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ROMEA & SONHEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

24 HOUR SERVICE• HOT WATER TANKS • HUMIDIFIERS

• AIR CLEANERS • BOILERS

RICK ROMEA, OWNER

412-487-8396www.romeahvac.com

Harman ElectricSpecializing in All Your Residential Needs

10% OFF NEW CLIENTSOwner: Fully InsuredBrian Harman Free Estimates412/628-7344 No Job Too Small

NEELY FUNERAL HOME2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA (412) 486-4546

Robert E. Neely Funeral Director

N.C. PERSICHETTI & SON3rd Generation Since 1926

Cement/Stone Work • GaragesPorches • Driveways • Sidewalks

Versa-Lok Walls • Omni Stone486-2349 361-6430

ROBERT J. RUFFNER,M.D., F.A.C.C.

(Parishioner)532 S. Aiken Ave.

Suite 311Pittsburgh, PA 15232

(412) 621-1801(412) 621-5000

- General Invasive &Interventional Cardiology -

P.O. Box 233 Kurt Carrozza 412-841-2338Glenshaw, PA 15116 Kevin Carrozza 412-841-6253

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FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICEJOHN M. KILLMEYER, D.M.D.

• 27 Years Experience • General Dentistry • Root Canals• Bridges • Crowns • Dentures • Extractions

• Modern Sterilization Equipment and Facility915 Saxonburg Blvd., Suite 205 Shaler Plaza 412-781-1764

MATT MERTZ PLUMBING INC.

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the traveling handymanAndy Rodgers - 412-487-6055

General Home RepairsFree Estimates

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3008 Rt. 8 Allison Park

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