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27th Sunday of Ordinary Time + October 3, 2021FIRST READING—Genesis 2:18-24The LORD God said: “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a suitable partner for him.” So the LORD God formed out of the ground various wild animals and various birds of the air, and he brought them to the man to see what he would call them; whatever the man called each of them would be its name. The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birds of the air, and all wild animals; but none proved to be the suitable partner for the man.

So the LORD God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he was asleep, he took out one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. The LORD God then built up into a woman the rib that he had taken from the man. When he brought her to the man, the man said: “This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called ‘woman, ‘ for out of ‘her man’ this one has been taken.”

That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh.

RESPONSORIAL—Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 (Saints John & Paul)Response: May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.

Blessed are you who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways! For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork; blessed shall you be, and favored. (R.)

Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the recesses of your home; your children like olive plants around your table. (R.)

Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD. The LORD bless you from Zion: may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life. (R.)

May you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel! (R.)

RESPONSORIAL—Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 (Beaver Valley Parishes)Response: May the Lord bless us, may the Lord protect us, all the days, all the days of our life.

Happy all those who fear the Lord,and walk in God’s pathway; you will find what you long for: the riches of our God. (R.)

Your spouse shall be like a fruitful vine in the midst of your home, your children flourish like olive plants rejoicing at your table. (R.)

May the blessings of God be yours all the days of your life, may the peace and the love of God live always in your heart. (R.) Text: Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 5; Marty Haugen, © 1987, GIA Publications, Inc.

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GOSPEL— Mark 10:2-16The Pharisees approached Jesus and asked, “Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?” They were testing him. He said to them in reply, “What did Moses command you?” They replied, “Moses permitted a husband to write a bill of divorce and dismiss her.”But Jesus told them, “Because of the hardness of your hearts he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife,and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate.” In the house the disciples again questioned Jesus about this. He said to them,“Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her;and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”

And people were bringing children to him that he might touch them,but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.” Then he embraced them and blessed them, placing his hands on them.

THE NICENE CREEDI believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

SECOND READING—Hebrews 2:9-11Brothers and sisters:He “for a little while” was made “lower than the angels, “ that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

For it was fitting that he, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the leader to their salvation perfect through suffering.He who consecrates and those who are being consecrated all have one origin.Therefore, he is not ashamed to call them “brothers.”

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A MESSAGE FROM FATHER JAY

hat a blessing to serve our community!

One young and fast-growing group of families is our Catholics from Latin America. We now offer social services in Ambridge because of our partnership with Casa San José. Through this partnership we have space for the families to learn English, to find humanitarian assistance and most importantly to find care. On Sundays at 4:00 PM at Good Samaritan we offer Mass in Spanish and fellowship. This growing community is crucial to our growth in the Beaver Valley, with more than 100 young families living close to our Ambridge church. Their vibrancy is highlighted by many baptisms (such as the family below), and a common thread drawing us together is our love for Mary, who constantly holds us in her heart.

After serving the church in Mexico for seven years, it’s such a grace to offer Spanish Mass and encounter our fellow Catholics from different Spanish-speaking countries.

Please consider joining us for a 4:00 PM Mass any Sunday at Good Samaritan in Ambridge, and please pray that through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we may bring all our people to the heart of Christ, her son.

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or the next seven weeks, the Second Reading will lead us through much of the Letter to the Hebrews. This anonymous letter, sometimes attributed to Paul, Barnabas, Apollos, or even Priscilla and Aquilla, was written in some of the best Greek of any New Testament writing. It focuses heavily on priestly themes such as Jesus’ priesthood and on the liturgy of heaven. Because of this, many scholars think it was written to an audience of priestly converts to Christianity to encourage them in the face of persecution at the hands of their countrymen.

In the early chapters of the letter, the author makes the case that Jesus was fully human while remaining fully God. Jesus was fully human because he was made lower than the angels, suffered, tasted death, and is not ashamed to call other humans his brothers. Later on the letter will point out that Jesus became like us in everything except in sin. Jesus also remained fully God because through him all things exist, he brought many children to glory, and he became the leader of salvation, the first one of us to experience the redeemed life. Theologians call this union of a fully human nature and a fully divine nature in the single person of Jesus the hypostatic union.

The union of divinity and humanity is the whole point of God becoming man. Jesus did not just bring about this unity by taking away the sins that divide us from God by dying on the cross. Decades before the cross, Jesus united God and man within his own person. This week, the Spirit invites us to reflect on that fact. In Jesus, God is united, not just to the faceless mass of humanity, but to you and to me. In a way that is who Jesus is. He is the one who gets into the muck and mire of my life, redeems it, and unites it with divinity. Even after getting into the weeds of my life, he is not afraid to call me his brother.

Because of Jesus, my lowly human nature is forever united with divinity. Because of Jesus, my actions take on greater value as actions performed with divinity. Because of Jesus, I can unite ever more closely with divinity through the sacraments he instituted. He shares my nature, acts with me, and lives in me, rendering me fully human and, as I participate with grace and grow in holiness, increasingly closer to divinity.

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BAPTIZED IN THE FAITH

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Anthony William Fazio Baptized June 12, 2021Our Lady of Peace

Colin David Aufman Baptized July 3, 2021Our Lady of Peace

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Everett Joseph NowackiBaptized September 19, 2021Saints John & Paul

BAPTIZED IN THE FAITH

Everett Owen StundaBaptized

September 26, 2021Saints John & Paul

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Kristen Puccetti &Bradley Steckel

September 11, 2021Saints John & Paul

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eenan Baker and Meghan Bohach both participated in YoungLife (YL) during their high school years. YL is a nonprofit, Christian organization that introduces adolescents to Jesus Christ. YL was a great opportunity for them to both grow in their walks with God.

We have been blessed with the opportunity to bring YL back to Ambridge and we are so excited to see what the future holds. We pray we are able to touch the lives of the high school students and help them learn about Jesus and grow their faith.

Meghan Bohach [Conway PA, 24] When I went to my first YL club, I was invited to a week of summer camp. Leading up to the camp, I was told repeatedly that this week would be the best week of my life. During that week, I was able to grow my relationship with God in the best way imaginable. Being involved with YL during high school was a blessing, but being invited back to be a Volunteer Leader is an even bigger blessing. I am so excited to get to pour into the youth of Ambridge.

Keenan Baker [Ambridge PA, 25] Growing up I always knew I wanted to live a life with Jesus at the center. During my 10th grade year, I was introduced to YL and it changed my life for the better. Being a part of YL showed me that I wasn’t alone in this world. My goal of bringing YL back is to someday show the kids of Ambridge that they are not alone and to inspire them to put Jesus at the center of their lives.

HELP SUPPORT OUR YOUTH AT

giving.younglife.org

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magine walking into Saints John & Paul’s Upper CDC at 6:30 PM, and you are welcomed by live music, coffee, biscotti and new people to meet. Then, at 7PM, the event starts with an inspirational speaker, introducing you to a night where you can hear good news: that Jesus is real, that he wants to speak to you, and that he can heal you. After the talk the atmosphere dims with a spotlight on Jesus, who is brought out in the monstrance for Eucharistic Adoration.

A praise and worship team of musicians help you focus on going deep into prayer. There are moments of praise and worship music you know and love, paced with moments of silence hear what God might be trying to tell you.

Before you know it, 8:15 has rolled around and it’s time for the traditional prayers of the Church, uttered by saints like Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint John Paul II. Incense fills the room as prayer is lifted up and the night comes to a close. A small group of people head to a local restaurant to talk about their prayer experiences with others. Others head to sleep, prepared for the rest of the month.

That’s XLT. Don’t let your prayer life be dull and routine. Hear the living God at XLT this week: October 13. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Our guest speaker this month is Jonah Soucey, a new dad, a minister at Saint Matthew Parish, and a person who loves sharing the Gospel. God is here for you at XLT. Bring a friend.

LifeTeen is hosting our first TRUTH Night SUNDAY,

OCTOBER 3 at 5PM: THE TRUTH ABOUT COLLEGE!

Truth Nights dive deep into the questions

YOU suggested to us!

In grades 9-12? Come to the youth room for fun, free food,

deep conversation, and the truth.

nsciarappa@greatgrouping.org

WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 13with speaker Jonah Soucey

40daysforlifepittsburgh.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17from 1:00-3:00 PM

PEACEFUL PRAYER VIGILOUTSIDE PLANNED PARENTHOOD

IN DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH

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’ve been downtown to pray in front of Planned

Parenthood many times over the years and would

do almost anything to save an unborn life. I’ve heard

that sometimes all people need is to see someone

outside of the clinic praying and they will change their

minds about getting an abortion.

While I was there, we stood on the sidewalk, outside

of the clinic and said the Rosary, talked to people, and

prayed earnestly for an end to abortions. I’ve always

felt safe and I like how it felt like such a community,

united to the cause of saving children whose voices

have never and may never be heard.

—Michael Boyle

We will be praying the Pro-Life Rosary immediately following the 9:00 AM Mass in the Grotto on Tuesday mornings during the month of October—Respect Life Month.

Begins Tuesday, October 5. All are welcome to stay and pray the Rosary as a group.

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TOM ROONEYContributing Writertomrooney@trseg.com

Articles highlighting the good people, places and things of the Great Grouping.

heavenly help producesthe greatest show on earthI thought I was done ushering when I graduated from Duquesne University and left my night time job at the Civic Arena across the Uptown neighborhood way. People paid to see great shows like the Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Earth Wind and Fire and The Who... and I got paid to see them with my red jacket, white shirt and bow tie. I also worked countless Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey circus performances which were billed as the “Greatest Show on Earth.”

I got called back to usher, to help at Saints John & Paul under COVID times due some of our veteran ushers staying home. Now I am a bit player in what is no doubt the “Greatest Show on Earth... and Heaven” when our priests change wine and wafers at the Consecration into the Blood and Body of Jesus Christ. I’m here and I’m staying.

When I started ushering here, I had another flashback of altar boy days at Annunciation Church on the North Side under the strict tutelage of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. They were tough critics. That participation of the active role in assisting in the Mass was something I missed when my days in the starched cassocks ran their course. I remember feeling so disconnected sitting in the pews after I retired as one of altar boy flock.

So much so, that later in life in parishes here and there where we lived, I had to get back in the Celebration... ushering, lecturing, serving and as Eucharistic Minister.

We need ushers, folks. Many of our senior ushers will not be back. The active participation in the Mass assures you won’t—as I was guilty of many times—drift out of focus during the Celebration. It’s flex scheduling. Our boss Larry Mueller has a great group text thing where you can opt in and out of an assignment based on your own schedule. “Everyone is encouraged,” Larry says. “We have many men and women ushering, the young and not so young. We even have husband and wife teams working... they really enjoy it.”

Need another reason to be an usher? I’ll give you a selfish one.

Carl Spackler, AKA Bill Murray, had this to say about “ushering” (actually caddying) for the Dalai Lama in a scene from “Caddyshack.”

Here it goes: “So, we finish 18 and he (the Lama) is going to stiff me. And I say, ‘Hey, Lama, how about a little something, you know, for the effort. And he says ‘Oh, uh, there won’t be any money, but when you die on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness. So I got that going for me.”

So, come on, be an usher. When the time comes, you could have that going for you!

FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT LARRY MUELLER OR DEACON TONY AT

larrymueller@yahoo.comagiordano@diopitt.org

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YMonday, October 410:00 AM Mary, Help of Christians (6)6:00 PM Boy Scouts Troop 935 (UCDC)6:30 PM Cub Scouts Lions Den Mtg (1) 7:00 PM Separated/Divorced (Virtual)7:00 PM Cub Scouts - AOL (10) 7:00 PM Cub Scouts - Wolves I (5)

Tuesday, October 59:00 AM SJPII Homeschool Co-op (CDC) 11:30 AM Bible Leaders Group (MPR) 11:50 AM Homeschool Co-op (Pavilion) 12:00 PM Good Sam Meal Prep (UCDC) 7:00 PM Spousal Loss Support (8&9)7:00 PM RCIA (MPR) 7:00 PM Welcome Retreat (Conf.)

Wednesday, October 69:30 AM MOMS Group (MPR) 10:00 AM Prophets Bible Study (LCDC) 6:30 PM Cancer Caring Ministry (MPR)6:45 PM The Search (UCDC) 7:00 PM Six Steps to Sanity (8&9)7:00 PM Boy Scouts Troop 935 (Pavilion)7:00 PM St. Joseph Eve Prayer (Church)

Thursday, October 79:30 AM Bible Study (CDC) 9:30 AM Endow (MPR) 10:00 AM Holy Half Hour (Grotto)3:00 PM Praying Divine Mercy (Grotto)6:00 PM Confessions (Church) 7:00 PM Prophets Bible Study (LCDC) 7:00 PM Adult Choir (Church)

Friday, October 8Nothing Scheduled Saturday, October 97:00 AM Catholic Men’s Fellowship (MPR)8:00 AM Meal Making (UCDC) 10:00 AM Dementia Support Group (MPR) 4:00 PM Confessions (Church) 6:00 PM Single Adult Ministry (UCDC)

Sunday, October 109:00 AM Sunday School (LCDC)10:00 AM Family Program (UCDC) 10:00 AM Lectio Divina (MPR) 12:00 PM New Member Welcome (Pavilion)12:15 PM EDGE (UCDC) 12:15 PM Station Rotations (LCDC)1:00 PM Flame of Love Cenacle (Grotto)2:00 PM Little Flowers (MPR) 5:00 PM PM LifeTeen (UCDC)

Monday, October 44:30 PM CGS Level I & II (OLOP)4:30 PM Faith Formation Grades 2-5 (OLOP) 6:30 PM CGS Level I & II (OLOP) 6:30 PM Faith Formation Grades 2-5 (OLOP) 6:30 PM Grief Ministry (GS)

Tuesday, October 510:00 AM Outreach Samaritan Kitchen (SJB)1:00 PM CGS Level I & II (OLOP) 5:00 PM EDGE/Life Teen Core (OLOP) 5:30 PM Confessions (GS)5:30 PM St. Vincent DePaul Meeting (GS)

Wednesday, October 68:00 AM Pierogi Prep (SJB) 12:30 PM Pierogi Prep (SJB) 6:30 PM Apostolate Meeting (OLOP)6:30 PM Choir Practice (GS)

Thursday, October 77:00 AM Pierogi Prep (SJB) 10:00 AM Toddler Time with Jesus (OLOP) 7:00 PM Alpha Team Training (OLOP)

Friday, October 86:00 AM Pierogi Work (SJB) 9:00 AM Pierogi Sales (SJB) 10:00 AM Making Music Praying Twice 1:00 PM Pierogi Clean-up (SJB)7:00 PM Marian Prayer Group (GS)

Saturday, October 9Coat Drive After Masses3:00 PM Confessions (OLOP) 3:00 PM Confessions (GS) 4:00 PM Guitar Trio at Mass (OLOP)

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st. Joseph Evening of reflectionJoin us at Saints John & Paul in the church the first Wednesday of each month in this Year of Saint Joseph for evening prayers and a reflection on Saint Joseph from one of our clergy team. Fr. Jay Donahue will lead us on October 6 at 7:00 PM at Saints John & Paul in the church.

town hall meetingsSave the Date for our Town Hall Meetings. Each town hall will be in the church immediately after the following Masses: Beaver Valley: Saturday, October 16, 4:00 PM at Our Lady of Peace; Sunday, October 17, 10:00 AM at St. John the Baptist & Sunday, October 17, 11:00 AM at Good Samaritan and at Saints John & Paul: 5:00 PM Saturday, October 23 and 11:00 AM Sunday, October 24.

pro-life bookletsA Pastoral Letter on the Human Dignity of the Unborn, Holy Communion, and Catholics in Public Life by the Most Reverend Salvatore Joseph Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco is available for anyone who would like a copy in all of our parishes.

XLTJoin us for an evening of Worship & Praise on October 13, doors open at 6:30 PM at Saints John & Paul in the Upper CDC. Our guest speaker this month is Jonah Soucey, a new dad, a minister at Saint Matthew Parish, and a person who loves sharing the Gospel. God is here for you at XLT — Bring an friend!

coat driveLadies of Charity members will be collecting for the coat drive at all church doors in the Beaver Valley following all Masses the weekend of October 9 and 10. Your generosity will help keep our area children warm during the cold winter months.

grief ministryOur Grief Ministry meets every Monday evening beginning at 6:30 PM at Good Samaritan in Jericho Hall Conference Room. For more information or to register please contact Deacon Tony Giordano at (724) 385-8628 agiordano@diopitt.org.

respect life RosaryOctober is Respect Life Month. The Respect Life Ministry will be praying the rosary following the 9:00 AM Mass on Tuesdays in the Grotto Chapel at Saints John & Paul. All are welcome to stay and pray with us.

40 Days for lifeThe Great Grouping is scheduled to pray for the protection of the unborn on Sunday, October 17, 1:00-3:00 PM in front of Planned Parenthood, Downtown Pittsburgh.

rosary rallyPublic prayer is powerful: In his monumental work, The Secret of the Rosary, Saint Louis Marie de Montfort states: “Public prayer is far more powerful than private prayer to appease the anger of God and call down His mercy, and Holy Mother Church, guided by the Holy Ghost, has always advocated public prayer in times of public tragedy and suffering.” Join us to pray a public rosary at 12:00 Noon on October 16 at Park Road in Ambridge or at Saints John & Paul in the Rosary Garden. Questions? contact Sheila at (724) 683-7447 or sshilling72@yahoo.com.

special needs awarenessWe are a welcoming faith community which celebrates the gifts that every member brings to the Body of Christ. The Special Needs Awareness Committee seeks to fully include individuals with special needs in the life and ministries of our parish community. We will celebrate Special Needs Awareness Weekend on October 16/17 at Saints John & Paul. Brother Andre’s Cafe will be offering coffee, cookies and scones after the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Masses at Saints John & Paul in the Upper CDC on Sunday, October 17. For more information about our ministry visit greatgrouping.org/special-needs.

pierogi salesOrders will be taken on Fridays only. We cannot accept any pre-orders via phone message. Pierogi Hotline: (724) 869-9758 Potato, Kraut, Cottage Cheese & Prune All $8.00 per dozen Pick-up will begin on Fridays at St. John the Baptist, 377 Linmore Ave, Baden, beginning at 9:00 AM.

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dementia caregivers supportThe Dementia Caregivers Support Group will meet at Saints John & Paul on Saturday, October 9 at 10:00 AM in the MultiPurpose Room (Virtual Available). Come and be spiritually nourished, connect with others who share your experience, find helpful information and resources, and receive prayer and encouragement. Contact dementiacaringministry@gmail.com for more information or the ZOOM link.

cancer caring ministryOur Cancer Caring Ministry provides communication of encouragement and prayer when we are aware of the need. Help us provide spiritual care and emotional comfort to your loved one by contacting us at cancercaringministry@gmail.com or visit greatgrouping.org/cancer-caring. Our monthly Cancer Prayer Support Group, open to cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers, meets the first Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 6 at 6:30 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room at Saints John & Paul next to the Grotto. We offer an informal opportunity for discussion, prayer, and support.

senior connectionOur last Senior Connection Workday for this year end of 2021 will be Saturday, October 23. Volunteers are needed. Please sign up at greatgrouping.org/senior-connection.

meal makingCome and make meals for the homeless and those in need as a family at Saints John & Paul in the Upper CDC on Saturday, October 9 at 9:00 AM. Register online at greatgrouping.org/meal-making.

Kids Caring ProjectKids in grades 1- 5 are invited to make crafts for Concordia at Saints John & Paul in the lower CDC in rooms 8&9 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM.

spanish receptionEvery two weeks we hold a reception following the Spanish Mass. Anyone is invited to join us. October receptions are October 10 & 24 in Jericho Hall at Good Samaritan.

christian Mothers/ladies guildBeaver Valley Christian Mothers will gather on Tuesday, October 19 at Good Samaritan. Join us for Mass at 6:30 PM followed by a covered dish dinner and meeting hosted by Good Samaritan Christian Mothers. Please bring a salad, vegetable or dessert item which will serve 8. To register to attend, please contact Angie Catanzariti (724) 266-7531.

Single Adult MinistryThe Saints John & Paul Single Adult Ministry (SAM) group will meet at Saints John & Paul in the Pavilion on Saturday, October 9 following the 5:00 PM Mass (around 6:00 PM). We’ll explore the offerings on formed.org, watch a movie together, and share a pizza. Weather permitting, we’ll meet in the pavilion (bring a lawn chair with you). For more information, email singlesadultministries.pgh@gmail.com or Karen Walker at kwalker@greatgrouping.org.

wingsPlease join us for a WINGS morning with Mrs. Amy Scheuring, Executive Director of Women’s Choice Network. Our WINGS morning is on Saturday, October 16, 10:00-11:30 AM at Saints John & Paul in the Upper CDC. Brunch, presentation, music and fellowship will be provided. All women are invited to attend. Any questions may be directed to our WINGS email: ggwomensww@gmail.com.

profundum speaker seriesThe Profundum Speaker Series seeks to assist Catholics to go deeper into the intellectual tradition and riches of the Church October 9, Dr. Peter Kreeft, Ph.D will present on First Principles to Survive a World Gone Mad. For more information on this series visit divinemercypgh.org/profundum.

new member welcome eventNew members of Saints John & Paul parish and those interested in joining are invited to a New Member Welcome Event at Saints John & Paul on Sunday, October 10 following the 11:00 AM Mass. We’ll meet in the Pavilion and light refreshments will be served. Come meet other new parishioners and find out the many ways that you can get involved in our parish activities. For more information, email Karen Walker at kwalker@greatgrouping.org

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tuesday, October 5 (Jon 3:1-10/Lk 10:38-42)7:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Dan Pallas (Bill & Joan Beatty)9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Carol Young (Jeff Young) 6:30 PM Good Samaritan • † Nina Marcantonio (Family)

wednesday, October 6 (Jon 4:1-11/Lk 11:1-4)8:00 AM St. John the Baptist • † Jack Rittelmann (Mary Margaret Rittelmann) 9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • ‡ Nancy McGinley (John McGinley)

thursday, OCtober 7 (Mal 3:13-20b/Lk 11:5-13)7:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Wyatt Boucek (Tom & Sharon Boucek)8:00 AM Our Lady of Peace • † Magdelan Hertneky (Helen Ringel) 9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Carol Bryns Fledderman (Mark & Maryann Scott)

friday, OCTOBER 8 (Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Lk 11:15-26)8:00 AM St. John the Baptist • † Lydia Rose Skonieczny (Grandma Barbara) 9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Mark Cifrulak (VanSickle Family)

saturday, OCTOBER 9 (Jl 4:12-21/Lk 11:27-28)4:00 PM Our Lady of Peace • In Honor of St. Anthony (Jean Dimarzio)4:00 PM Good Samaritan • † D.J. Lodovico (Shirley Heater & Family, Barb Jurcak)5:00 PM Saints John & Paul • † Christopher Boduch (Dom & Diane Gliozzi & Family)

sunday, OCTOBER 10 (Wis 7:7-11/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30)7:30 AM Saints John & Paul • ‡ Faithful of the Great Grouping9:00 AM Our Lady of Peace • † Elizabeth J. Raymer (Paul & Bertha Koza) 9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Hal & Mary Lou McGonigle (MJ & Jimbo)10:00 AM St. John the Baptist • † Deceased of the Landfried Family (Family)11:00 AM Good Samaritan • † Janet Gaona (Terry & Brenda Gaona)11:00 AM Saints John & Paul • ‡ 50th Wedding Anniversary of Pat & Suzanne Costigan (Family) 4:00 PM Good Samaritan Spanish Mass • Almas del Purgatorio y Bebes Abortados y Sus Mamas

† Memorial Mass ‡ Mass for Spiritual & Physical Wellness

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prayers for the sick

Names of the sick will be included for a four-week period—if prayers are continued to be needed following four-week period please contact the parish office at (724) 935-2104.

Even though a name is removed from the Evangelion, prayers are offered indefinitely.

Brenda Bandurak; Bradley; John Dehler; Hudson

Donahue; Carrie and Billy Gates; Rachel Herring;

Anne Hochreiter; Mike Kovalcik; Leah; Pat & Patty

O’Brien; Timothy O’Donnell; Pierre; Sophia Marie

Rosborough; Deborah Rust; Sally; Al Schmitt;

Jerry and Barbara Snyder; Patty Stevens

Please pray for the sick of our parishes, and for the families or friends of our parishioners.

our newest christians

Anthony Dionisio CengiaSon of Brent and Maria (Dionisio) Cengia

Lydia and Alexa KuntzDaughter of Matthew & Alisha (Falvo) Kuntz

Everett Owen Stunda

Son of Eryk & Emily (Eonta) Stunda

this week we remember

SANCTUARY CANDLE(GS) In Memory of Joseph Galant

by Family (SJ) In Memory of Clarissa Tabin

by Ladies of Charity(GS) In Memory of Lydia Rose Skonieczny

by Ladies of Charity

BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE CANDLE(GS) In Honor of Barb Jurcak’s Birthday

by Sister, Shirley Heater(GS) In Memory of Lydia Rose Skonieczny

by Kaleno & Brewer Families

BREAD & WINE(GS) In Memory of Lydia Rose Skonieczny

by Kaleno & Brewer Families

our faithful departed

Michael CushionBrother of Linda Salvadore

Ann SamoMother of George (Lori) Samo

memorial contributions

(GS) In Memory of Rita Krol by Karl A. Hopkins, Jr.

(GS) In Memory of Rita Krol by Thomas Richter

(GS) In Memory of Rita Krol by Mary Jo Fronk

(GS) In Memory of Lydia Rose Skoniecznyby Susan Jahoda

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Member NYSE, FINRA, SIPC

SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC.“Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1893”

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G. Scott Simons ~ SupervisorAmy Simons VanellaBeth Simons IngramJohn W. Simons

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BARBARA M. FRITSCH, CPA8600 E. Barkhurst Dr., Pittsburgh, PAPhone/Fax 412-630-9123www.barbfritschcpa.com • barbfcpa@gmail.com

TRAVEL JUNCTIONTravel Agency

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T. ROSINSKY ROOFING

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River Rock Installation • Trimming/PruningMulching • Planting Shrubs & Removal

Hauling • Landscape Makeovers

Spiritual DirectionCertified Spiritual Director viaSisters of Humility, Villa Marie

No Fee Required • References AvailableLeslie Ward

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412-931-5301Certified Arborist

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$$ Expense Reimbursement: respite care, nutritional & incontinence supplies, home

modification, personal emergency response button, and child enrichment programs

Caregivers of older adults & Grandparentsraising grandchildren in their home

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owner

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KREGISTERED MASTER PLUMBER FULLY INSURED

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REMEMBER THE PARISH OFSAINTS JOHN AND PAUL

IN YOUR WILL

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Mark B. Devlin, Supervisor2678 Rochester Rd. - Cranberry Twp, PA 16066

Murrysville, Route 22 • 724-325-3030Donaldson’s Crossroads, McMurray • 724-941-2281

Wexford Plaza, Route 19 • 724-935-4880

Wills, Estates & Other Legal Services

337 Merchant St. • Ambridge, PA 15003(724) 266-2370

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Law Offices of

aylor & Alskoaylor & Alsko

George A. Reed Agency Inc 2412 Rochester Rd • 412-318-4444

Looking to buy or sell? Call me!Joanne Marusic Watterson

Mobile: (724) 612-5006 - Call or TextOffice: (724) 933-8500, Ext. 8525

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Former IRS Agent ParishionerSpecializing in Accounting, Tax Planning and Preparation, and

Consulting Services for Businesses, Individuals, Trust and EstatesOnline and In-Person Services Available

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Comfort for the Body, Mind and Soul• Nursing (RN and LPN)

• Certified Nurses Aide (CNA)• Hospice Chaplains

• Social Workers• Bereavement Counselors

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John Syka Funeral Home833 Kennedy Drive, AmbridgeJohn C. Syka, Supervisor

David J. Syka, 3rd Generation

724-266-2150Family owned since 1951

Jessica Madden BriggsATTORNEY AT LAW

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Ryan D. Schellhaas, FDCatholic Funeral Plan Accepted • Protective Pre-Planning Available

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Nursing & RehabilitationSpecializing in Short Term Rehab

9850 Old Perry Hwy.412-366-7900

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Decks / Patios • General Repairs* Fully Insured *

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL

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Pre-Need Consultation / Arrangements • Traditional & Cremation ServicesMargaret L. Thoma, Supervisor/Funeral Director

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A law firm handling business and real estate contracts and lawsuits, wills and estates. Free consults available by phone or in our convenient new Wexford office. PA licensed title insurance

agency and real estate closing company.

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beaver valleygood samaritan

st. john the baptistour lady of peace

(724) 266-6565

franklin parksaints john & paul

(724) 935-2104

Father Jay Donahue, Administrator—fatherjay.org | seefrjay@gmail.comFather John Batykefer, Sr. Parochial Vicar—(724) 470-6689 | frjjb317@gmail.com

Father Michael Roche, Parochial Vicar—fatherroche@gmail.comFather Joe Carr, Parish Chaplain—(412) 867-8673 | frjoecarr@me.com

Father Antoine Kairouz, Maronite Priest-in-residenceDeacon Anthony Giordano, Deacon James Olson, Deacon Tom Boucek

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24 Hour Child Abuse Hotline1-800-932-0313

Crisis Pregnancy Option Line1-800-395-4357

Post-Abortion Healing/Project Rachel(412) 456-3167

Pittsburgh Diocese Victim Assistance1-888-808-1235

Crisis Management Services1-888-796-8226

regular mass & confession times

How is God working in your life?greatgrouping.org/share

eucharistic adorationAs Catholics, we believe that Christ becomes truly present within the Blessed Sacrament. As promised by Him, His Presence is abiding, not something that vanishes at the conclusion of Mass. During Eucharistic Adoration, we can sit silently in His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces. Adoration available at Our Lady of Peace, Monday-Thursday 8AM-8PM and at Saints John & Paul, Sunday-Friday 8AM-8PM.

For Holy Day & Holiday times, please see WEEK AHEAD (page 15)

8:00 AM Good Samaritan9:00 AM Saints John & Paul

7:00 AM Saints John & Paul 9:00 AM Saints John & Paul5:30 PM CONFESSION at Good Samaritan6:30 PM Good Samaritan

8:00 AM Saint John the Baptist9:00 AM Saints John & Paul

7:00 AM Saints John & Paul 8:00 AM Our Lady of Peace9:00 AM Saints John & Paul6:00 PM CONFESSION at Saints John & Paul

8:00 AM St. John the Baptist9:00 AM Saints John & Paul1st Friday 7:00 PM Saints John & Paul

3:00 PM CONFESSION at Our Lady of Peace3:00 PM CONFESSION at Good Samaritan4:00 PM Vigil Mass at Our Lady of Peace4:00 PM Vigil Mass at Good Samaritan4:00 PM CONFESSION at Saints John & Paul 5:00 PM Vigil Mass at Saints John & Paul

7:30 AM Saints John & Paul 9:00 AM Our Lady of Peace9:00 AM Saints John & Paul 9:00 AM CONFESSION at St. John the Baptist10:00 AM St. John the Baptist11:00 AM Saints John & Paul11:00 AM Good Samaritan 11:00 AM Our Lady of Peace (Maronite)4:00 PM Good Samaritan (Spanish)

our gifts to godWeekend of September 26

beaver valley

Weekly Offering—$8,839Online Giving—$2,301

Total Offertory—$11,140

PSP goal—$158,353PSP to date—$107,706

PSP remaining—$50,647

FRANKLIN PARK

Weekly Offering—$12,245Online Giving—$4,409

Parish Share—$4,078Parish Share Online—$645

Red Envelope Campaign—$6,187

As always, thank you for your kind andgenerous support of our parish.