Bulletin~August 12, 2007

DIOCESAN ON-LINE DATABASE

We want to thank everyone who has registered in the St. Scholastica volunteer database. We are off to a good start but we need all volunteers of our parish to be register. This includes Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, All Choir Members, Youth Ministry, and Children's Liturgy of the Word Leaders, M.U.M.'s Helpers, and any other Adult Volunteers. We understand that this is an involved process; however, your participation in this database is required. This Policy is not in any way to discourage anyone from volunteering in our church - It is for the safety of our children

The first step is obtaining a computer; go to the Diocese of Pittsburgh website: www.diopitt.org scroll down until you see a light blue icon that says "Diocese of Pittsburgh Database Application". Click on this and it immediately takes you to the application. You must first create a login and password for yourself and then follow the instructions to complete the application. You will need the St. Scholastica Parish Access Code: PROTECT. Once the background check has been cleared you will be accepted in the St. Scholastica Volunteer Database and given further instructions by the Site Administrator.

If you do not have access to a computer or need any assistance, please call Colleen Strahler, Site Administrator at 412-781-7927 or email her at sac1932@verizion,net.

CONSIDERING CHRISTIAN SERVICE

In the Gospels, Jesus presents service to others as the criterion for judging our devotion to Him. What role has Christian service played in your life? Would you like to increase that role? How might we encourage a sense of Christian service in our children? Join our Parish Group for Handing on the Faith (PGHFaith) on Sunday morning, August 19, at 10 a.m. in Marsico Library as we consider these questions. We will also look at some of the opportunities available in our parish for service. Any interested adult or teen is welcome.

BULLETIN CONNECTION

What would you do if you got a phone call on Tuesday afternoon and the person on the other end of the line said (in German-accented English), "Hello! This is Pope Benedict. I heard you were at church on Sunday and I'd like to come over on Wednesday evening to talk with you about the Gospel?"

While none of us would receive such a phone call, even if we did, it's a sure bet we wouldn't be thinking about Sunday's Gospel for the next 24 hours! We would be worried about cleaning the house, what to cook, and how to act since we've never had the pope over for dinner before.

But Pope Benedict would be one of the first to say that getting together to talk about the Scriptures is not about him coming over, but about Christ being present to us in the Gospel. Indeed, the true master of the house shows up every time we open our Bibles to read the Scriptures. Read a Gospel passage at home and let the Master into your heart!

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

The Bereavement Ministry of St. Bonaventure Parish, Glenshaw, is offering a seven-week grief support group this Fall. We invite anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one to join us for this free series of meetings.

An afternoon Grief Support Group will be held 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. beginning Friday, September 7, 2007 to Friday, October 19, 2007

For more information or to register call the St. Bonaventure Parish Center at 412~486~2606.

ALL SAINTS SUMMER FESTIVAL 2007

All Saints Church, Etna, is having its annual Summer Festival on Wednesday, August 15 through Saturday, August 18 at the church grounds on Dewey Street in Etna. Rides for the kids, bingo, games and food available every night. Dinners served nightly from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the menu changing daily. Polka Mass at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday with music provided by Larry Placek Combo. Parade on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. Stands open at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. $500 raffle every night, plus $4,000 raffle Saturday night. For more information or directions, call 412~781~0530.

CONSIDER JOINING CHOIR!

If you might be interested in singing with either the 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Choir or the 11 a.m. SATB choir, please contact St. Pat Baker 412~781~0186 x 17 ASAP. Both choirs would love to have you join them to enhance our parish's music ministry program. The Contemporary Choir practices on Tuesday evenings and the SATB Choir practices on Wednesday evenings. Rehearsals begin the first week of September.

ADULT ENRICHMENT COURSE

BIBLE BASICS – 5 hour workshop to be held at St. Mary, Glenshaw,PA Thursdays, September 6 & 13, 2007 6:30 – 9:00 PM Master Catechist: Rev. John Marcucci **Elective credit from our diocesan office for on-going catechist formation. Call Marge at 412-486-5521 to register.

SHOW PENNSYLVANIA'S HEROES THAT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN

Are you interested in a rewarding activity that can dramatically improve the life of a Veteran? Do you have a few hours a week – or even a few hours each month to touch the life of a fellow Pennsylvanian? Please join us as we "Lend A Hand" to thank America's Heroes by joining the Volunteer Team at the Southwestern Veterans Center. Spend just a little time with us to add a whole new dimension to your life. You'll be glad you did!! Please contact: Lynn Lewkowicz, Volunteer Coordinator at 412~665~6790.

CATHOLIC SCRIPTURE STUDY

The Catholic Scripture Study is an inspiring, in-depth Bible study of THE GOSPEL OF JOHN that will run September to May on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Registration fee is $39.99 and covers all materials needed for the 30 week course. For more information call Shelley Peconi at 412-963-1607 or use the form below to register.

Name:______________________________________

Address:____________________________________

Phone No:. ______________ Email:______________

Checks payable to St. Edward's Church in the amount of $39.99. Mail completed form by Aug. 26 to Mary Wilson, 104 Foxtop Dr., Pgh. PA. 15238

Saturday, Vigil of 19^th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 11

6:00 pm Birthday, Edward Gursky (Wife & Daughter)

Sunday, 19^th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 12

7:30 am Virgilio Ferraro (Family

9:00 am For the Parishioners of St. Scholastica Parish

11:00 am Mary Sunseri & Marilyn Sunseri Greco

(Maria Sunseri & Vincent Campbell)

Monday, Weekday, August 13

8:30 am Kimberly Kissane

(Carl Macino & Mike Driscoll)

Tuesday, Maximillian Kolbe, August 14

8:30 am Leone Cavazza (Kathleen Welsh)

Wednesday, Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15 Holy Day of Obligation

8:30 am Thomas Styslinger (Family)

Noon Mary Klug (Mr & Mrs Willian Holohan)

7:00 pm Girolamo Sciulli (Mary Ann Sciulli Senuta)

Thursday, Weekday, August 16

8:30 am Edward & Ruth Sierzega (Bonessa Family)

Friday, Weekday, August 17

8:30 am Birthday, Marion Gimber (Sisters)

Saturday, Weekday, August 18

9:00 am Birthday, Helen Ziegler (Family)

Saturday, Vigil of 20^th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 18

6:00 pm Ed & Verne Stabile (The Kijanka Family)

Presider: Fr. Duch

Sunday, 20^th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 19

7:30 am Maria Patitucci (Family)

Presider: Fr. Duch

9:00 am Anniv. Margaret B. Keefer &

Birthday LaVerne R. Keefer (Ruth & Gary)

Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

11:00 am George W. Patrick (Dr. Dana Zaffy)

Presider: Fr. Duch

STEWARDSHIP FOR SUNDAY,

August 5, 2007

Offertory $14,007.00

Parish Share $878.00

Capital Campaign $1,993.00

Thank you

SACRAMENTS

INFANT BAPTISM is celebrated at noon on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Please make arrangements with the parish secretary at least 2 weeks prior to the desired date.

ADULT BAPTISM The R.C.I.A. program sees to the needs of adults who wish to become Catholic. Call the pastor for information.

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) is celebrated on Saturday, after 9:00 a.m. Mass and after Saturday evening Mass, and also by appointment.

EUCHARISTIC LITURGY SCHEDULE:

Weekday Masses: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Saturday Morning - 9:00 a.m.

Weekend Masses: Saturday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Sunday - 7:30, 9:00, 11:00

HOLY EUCHARIST is available for those who are sick and confined to home. Call the parish office and we will bring the Eucharist to you.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK is available for those who are chronically or seriously ill. Call the parish office. A service for Anointing of the Sick will be conducted annually.

MARRIAGE Anyone who wishes to marry should contact the pastor at least six months prior to the desired date. Anyone who is married in a civil ceremony and wishes to sacramentalize the marriage should contact the pastor. Anyone planning to celebrate their 25th or 50th anniversary should contact the parish office well in advance of the desired date.

HOLY ORDERS Please call the pastor if you feel you might be called to the priesthood or the diaconate.

NEW PARISHIONERS ARE MOST WELCOME! Please call the pastor. He would like to welcome you.

INACTIVE CATHOLICS Baptized Catholics who have not been practicing their faith are most welcome to return to the Church. Please call the pastor at your convenience.

 

PARISH PHONE NUMBER: 412-781-0186

Extension

Business Office 10

Rev. Robert G. Duch, Ph.D. Pastor 14

Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P.

Director of Music/Bereavement 17

Mr. Andrew Bechman, M.Ed.

Director of Adult Religious Education 18

Sr. Kathleen Kelly, S.S.N.D.

Director of C.C.D. 19

Mrs. Jamie Dillon, M.S., R.R.T.

Director of Catholic Youth Ministry 20

Sr. Marilyn Hoeing, O.S.F.

Parish Outreach 22

Website Address: www.saintscholastica.com

E-mail address: parish@saintscholastica.com

Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy 412-781-7927

Mr. John Marino - Principal

To schedule use of pastoral center, call 412-781-0186 x10

To schedule use of school & gym facilities, call

412-781-7927

Hearing Devices Available in the Sacristy