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Parish Website: www.stmauriceparish.org
412-271-0809
Twitter: @StMauriceFH
Fr. Kenneth W. Marlovits Administrator
[email protected] Fr. Daniel A. Adjei In Residence East Catholic School Sr. Judith Stojhovic, Principal 412-351-5403; FAX: 412-273-9114
[email protected] Norman E. Chapman Music Ministry 412-271-6265
[email protected] Joyce Gillooly Adult & Family Life 412-351-6008
[email protected] Cheryl Kirkland Director of Religious EducaƟon 412-351-6710
[email protected] Jo Ann McLaughlin-Klemencic Director of EvangelizaƟon 412-271-0809
[email protected] Kelley Rodgers Business Manager 412-271-0809
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L®ãçÙ¦®Ý Saturday Evening 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM; 10:00 AM; 12:00 Noon Monday 7:00 PM (with Novena) Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 AM
SÙÃÄãÝ RECONCILIATION: Saturday 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon INFANT BAPTISM: Seminar - First Sunday of every month at 1:00 PM in the Parish Center. Call the Parish Center Office to pre-register. Sacrament - Administered third Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM. Call the Parish Center Office to register. SPONSOR CERTIFICATES FOR BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION: Anyone needing a sponsor cer ficate must be registered in the Parish for at least 3 months, have all of their Sacraments (if married, be a Catholic Marriage), a end Mass regularly and support the Church. INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA PROCESS): Contact the Parish Center Office. MARRIAGE: Contact the Pastor at least six months in advance. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: By appointment or on scheduled Sundays. COMMUNION CALLS: If you are unable to a end Mass, contact the Parish Center Office to arrange for Communion to be brought to your home. REGISTRATION: New parishioners are welcome. Call the Parish Center Office to register. OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM -12:00 PM; 1:00 PM -4:30 PM BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday 2:00 PM KÄ H½½ K®ã«Ä: 412-723-1200 DIOCESE SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIM ASSISTANCE HOTLINE: 1-888-808-1235
January 21, 2018
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 21, 2018 The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.
Mark 1:15 A Call To Re-ignite The Fervor Of Our Faith By Praying, Serving & Learning
Programming for youth in Middle School (Grades 7-8) High School (Grades 9-12) Please contact Jo Ann McLaughlin-Klemencic:
[email protected]; 412-271-6606 @StMaurice_YM; www.stmauriceparish.org/youth MS & HS: Sunday, January 21, 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, Youth Breakfast Club, Lawr ence Room. Students in 7th through 12th grades are invited to join us for the first Youth Breakfast Club of the year, a fun time of food and community with a reflection on that Sunday’s Gospel! We might even have some donuts from Donut Sunday to share! HS: Men’s High School Silent Retreat: What does it mean to find God as the source of your authentic happiness? Find out through this upcoming retreat: Authentic Happiness. Fr. Mike Ackerman will lead this retreat for high school men, February 3-4, at Martina Spiritual Renewal Center. It will include Mass, adoration, dynamic talks, and solid brotherhood. No cost. To register, visit PGHPriest.com by January 22. MS: Wednesday, January 31, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Youth Catholic Olympics, Parish Center Parlor and Lawrence Room. Come celebrate the upcoming Olympics by stretching your body, mind, and soul by competing in the Catholic Olympics. Please bring your friends to make up your team! Refreshments will be served. HS: Sunday, February 11, 6:00-8:00 PM, Y outh Catholic Olympics, Parish Center Parlor and Lawrence Room. Come celebrate the Olympics by stretching your body, mind, and soul by competing in the Catholic Olympics. Please bring your friends to make up your team! Refreshments will be served.
EAST CATHOLIC SCHOOL TO CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK JANUARY 28-FEBRUARY 2, 2018: Sponsor ed by National Catholic Education Association (NCEA), Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic Education in the United States. Schools typically observe the week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value that Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to the Church, local communities and the nation. The theme for this year is ‘Catholic Schools: Learn, Serve, Lead, Succeed’. East Catholic School is located at 2001 Ardmore Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15221 (412-351-5403). January 20 and 21, 2018 – Students will speak at the Consortium Parishes of Good Shepherd, Madonna del Castello, St. Colman, St. John Fisher, St. Maurice and Word of God. They will talk about the importance of Catholic schools, thank the parishioners for their support, and invite them to attend the Open House at East Catholic on January 28. Sunday, January 28, 2018 – Noon Mass at St. Maurice Parish followed by an Open House in the school until 3:00 PM.
BINGO: Good Shepher d Social Club will sponsor a Bingo on Sunday, February 11, starting at 1:00 PM at Sacred Heart Hall, 1600 Brinton Road, Braddock Hills. Admission is $20 paid at the door (no ticket pre sale). There will be 16 regular games and 4 specials. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Children can attend but must be 18 years of age to play. For more info, call Peggy at 412-824-2588. Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun and bring all of your friends.
SECOND COLLECTION: this weekend, J anuar y 21, is for the St. Anthony School Pr ogr ams and DePaul School for Hearing & Speech. Thank you for your generosity.
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THE DEMANDS OF DISCIPLESHIP: Today we encounter r eadings that already have a Lenten feel about them. Nineveh undergoes a forty-day fast, the psalmist reminds us that God alone can show sinners the way, Paul shows us how fleeting the things and events of this world are, and Jesus cries out “Repent!” before he calls his new followers. “Come after me,” Jesus says, but if we are to truly live out the commands and demands of our discipleship through baptism, we must first know our need for conversion, our repentance, our need to believe in the gospel fully. Today’s Gospel opens with the stark reminder of what befell John the Baptist for completely living out his vocation as the herald of Christ and the gospel: he was arrested, imprisoned, and martyred. Though few of us will experience consequences that extreme, we must all be ready to risk some sort of rejection as, heeding the call of Jesus, we live out the kingdom of God at hand, repent of our sins, and believe in the good news of salvation.
What does the word Mass mean: Last weekend, in my homily, I talked about how we don’t come to Mass to follow God. The point I was making was that we follow God as we live our lives in the world, which IS our call to holiness and evangelizations. But this idea should have been obvious to all of us even before I spoke it. Why? Because of the word Mass itself. The English word “Mass” comes from the Latin word missa, which means to be “sent.” This Latin word has been used since about the 6th century to describe the Catholic celebration of the Eucharist. The word is used during the conclusion of the celebration when, spoken in Latin, it is said, “Ite, missa est.” Pope Benedict XVI expanded on these words. He wrote, “In antiquity, missa simply meant ‘dismissal.’ However in Christian usage it gradually took on a deeper meaning. The word ‘dismissal’ has come to imply a ‘mission.’ This succinctly expresses the missionary nature of the Church. Viewed in this framework, the “Mass” is not just an isolated celebration on a Sunday, but rather a startingpoint for our Christian witness. The Mass sends us forth into the world to be followers of Christ and his hands, feet, and voice. Let us all go forth on mission! Update on Lumbar Fusion and Laminectomy Surgery and a Thank You Dear Christ’s Faithful, For seven years I have endured lower back pain and have sought medical attention, but to no avail. A recent MRI revealed a ruptured disc and damaged nerves. Based on the severity of the rupture, the orthopedic surgeon recommended Lumbar Fusion and Laminectomy surgery as the best option. Due to the excessive cost of the surgery, I considered living with the pain even though it impedes my efficiency in ministry and diminishes the quality of my life. I had decided to follow the doctor’s recommendation and proceed with surgery which was scheduled for Tuesday, January 16. But I then took into consideration my travel home, the long flight and long drive that I must take, and decided that this is not the right time for surgery. Therefore, I have postponed my operation until I return to the United States in the Fall. I appreciate your prayers and concern and ask that you continue to pray for me. Thank you again for the constant support and care I have received since coming to your welcoming parish. Thank you for assisting me with my bills - - medical, travel and otherwise. Your generosity is a sign of God’s love alive in you. Always in my prayers and may God richly bless you. Sincerely, Fr. Daniel A. Adjei PRE-CANA: Best Wishes to all the loving couples who r ecently got engaged over the holidays! We wish you much success on your Christ-centered marriage. St. Maurice will offer Pre Cana marriage preparation classes on Saturday, February 24, from 9:30 AM-6:00 PM. Our session will fulfill the Diocese of Pittsburgh's requirements for being married in the Catholic Church and will present relevant, interesting topics by dynamic speakers to the engaged couples. The cost is $50/couple; please call the Parish Center Office (412-271-0809) Monday-Friday to register.
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Saturday - (20th) Weekday 5:00 PM - Spec. Int. Knights of Columbus Sunday - (21st) Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM - People of St. Maurice 10:00 AM - Mel & Virginia Wolz (Clara Sullivan & Family) 12:00 PM - 50th Wedding Annv. - John & Maryann Fedorek Monday - (22nd) Day of Prayer for Unborn Children 7:00 PM - Peggy Kearns (Ladies of Charity) Tuesday - (23rd) Weekday 9:00 AM Wednesday - (24th) St. Francis de Sales, Bishop & Dr. 9:00 AM - Linda McLaughlin (Rosalyn Klemencic) Thursday - (25th) The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle 9:00 AM - Veronica Wlahofsky (Family) Friday - (26th) -Sts. Timothy & Titus, Bishops 9:00 AM - Linda Boone (Family) Saturday - (27th) Weekday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM - Jill Fallone (Family Friends) Sunday - (28th) Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM - People of St. Maurice 10:00 AM - Carmen DeCrosta (Rel. Ed. Catechists) 12:00 PM - Barbara Takacs (LaVerne Caprara)
Mildred Schultz, beloved par ishioner . May her soul be without pain and rest in peace in God’s loving and most holy hands. We express our condolences to the family members and friends of the deceased.
TABERNACLE LAMP: For the week of MEMORIAL FUND January 22-28 our tabernacle lamp burns in In memory of from prayerful remembrance of their living and deceased family members and has been donated by Vince & Carol Fiano. MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Edward Schultz from Marge Homze; and Bud & Rose Mallick.
Prayer Line
412-277-0693 or 412-871-3245
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The people of Nineveh believed God and turned from their evil ways (Jonah 3:1-5, 10). Psalm — Teach me your ways, O Lord (Psalm 25). Second Reading — The world in its present form is passing away (1 Corinthians 7:29-31). Gospel — This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand (Mark 1:14-20). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22-30, or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Friday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28 The Offertory Collection for last week:
$11,724.00
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE: The January and February Altar Server Schedule has been e-mailed to all families. If you did not get your copy or if your e-mail address has changed, please contact Mrs. Kirkland at 412-351-6710. Extra copies are also available in the Robing Room and on-line.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, January 21, 2018 Donut Sunday 11:00 AM - Youth Breakfast Club - Lawrence Room Monday, January 22, 2018 7:00 PM - PTG Board Meeting - Coyle Room Tuesday, January 23, 2018 7:00 PM - RCIA - Parish Center Parlor Wednesday, January 24, 2018 9:30 AM - Prayer Shawl Meeting - Lawrence Room Thursday, January 25, 2018 7:00 PM - Bible Study - Parish Center Sunday, January 28, 2018 12:00 PM - Catholic Schools Week Mass with School Open House 1:00-3:00 PM 5:00 PM - Christian Family Movement - Parish Center
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Calendar: 1/21/18 - Religious Ed. Classes - 8:30-9:45 AM DONUT SUNDAY: will be held in Keane Hall this week, Sunday, January 21, after Mass. Please join us for coffee, juice and donuts. BINGO: J oin us at Nor th Amer ican Mar tyr s Chur ch in Monr oeville on Satur day, Febr uar y 10, for our first SUPER BINGO! Tickets cost $30 and include 24 bingo cards for all 20 regular Bingo games, including the $500 jackpot game. Prize money has been INCREASED for regular, special and early bird games! Basket Raffles, 50/50, Quickies, MAGIC number, Early Birds, Specials, and Pull-Tab games will be available for sale during the event. Hot foods, snacks and desserts will also be available for purchase. Our doors open at 5:00 PM, with Early Bird Bingo starting at 5:45PM. The event benefits North American Martyrs School. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call Vanda at 412-512-9863.
CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS: All young adults are invited to SENT: a gathering featuring live music, free food and drinks, awesome prayer, a dynamic talk, and a time to network with other young adults on Friday, January 26, from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Cardinals Great Hall at Saint Paul Seminary. Bob Rice, a professor at Franciscan University, will speak on Radical Living: Loving Jesus and Sharing the Gospel. Please go to www.diopitt.org/yam to register. GALA 2018 NEWS: AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED – Perhaps you have some items that would be considered “hidden treasures” for auction at the Gala. These could include the wonderful glass-cut crystal wine glasses or porcelain knickknacks languishing in a china closet. Beautiful handmade quilts would be a great donation. The committee is in need of items such as unopened Christmas gifts and toys, woodworking and any other handcrafted items, and heirloom lamps. How about some nice artwork for which you no longer have space? The donation of an item of fine jewelry, which you may have become tired of wearing, would also be a fine addition. Unopened gifts or unused china or crystal, and gift certificates or gift cards to any local establishments are well received. Tickets to sporting events, concerts, the zoo, and any entertainment event would also be appropriate and appreciated. Donation of a vacation week at a time share or condo would be great. New ideas are welcome, use your imagination, no item is too small!! Items may be dropped off at the school or arrangements can be made for pickup. Please call Teresa Thompson at 412-852-7903 or Terry Ward at 412-841-2717 for information or questions. All proceeds benefit East Catholic School. www.eastcatholischool.org/gala. CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS: We will begin pr epar ing contr ibution statements in the next few weeks. They may be needed for the preparation of your income taxes.
WE WILL BE IMPLEMENTING THE SYSTEM WE USED LAST YEAR: If you are requesting a statement, it would be greatly appreciated and a big help to the Office Staff if you would complete this form, place it in an envelope marked “TAX LETTER,” INCLUDE A SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE, and return it to the Parish Center Office or drop it in the collection basket. NAME:______________________________________________________CHURCH ID #_______________ ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER:___________________________________________________________
