September 9, 2007 bulletin

LET'S CELEBRATE!

Come to the St. Scholastica Parish Picnic at Squaw Valley Park on Sunday, September 30^th from 3pm to 7pm!  Sign-up is at the table in the vestibule.  Volunteer opportunities are posted on the easel.  Please consider volunteering to help with set-up, games, picnic, bingo or the clean-up.  We are also looking for people willing to loan baby pools, coolers, tubs, crock pots and roasters.  A parishioner or two with a truck are especially needed. 

PARISH MISSION

When over 1,000 people flock to church each night for a parish mission, you know the blessings must be abundant! St. Scholastica Parish has invited that priest to give a mission here from October 13 to 17, 2007. Known for his story-telling, Father Jim Sichko weaves everyday life experiences with the rooted messages which lay within the Gospel. More information will follow, but plan now to participate in these outstanding evenings of spiritual renewal!

AQUINAS GUILD MEETING

The Aquinas Guild will hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 19 in the Pastoral Center. Sister Mary Jo Mattes, a Franciscan nun from Millvale, will speak on Reiki, the Japanese healing art. A short business meeting beginning at noon will be followed by a light lunch. All women of the parish are invited to attend. Reservations are appreciated so that sufficient food can be prepared. Please call 412-963-0198.

BULLETIN CONNECTION

What's the calculation to be made in following Jesus? Today's Gospel presents a rather stark view: "Anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple" (Luke 14:33).

St. Francis of Assisi took this message literally. He stood in the town square of Assisi, renounced his inheritance in his father's lucrative fabric business, and stripped off all his clothes, standing there naked to show his desire to follow Jesus.

Now I'm not suggesting that we leave all our clothing at the church door on Sunday! But the intensity of Francis' desire to become a disciple can be an inspiration for all of us. Is there one area of our life that could use a little more zeal in being a faithful follower? Is there some aspect of the Christian message that we are a bit lukewarm about? Is there something that we could let go of or put aside that would give us more time or energy to act as a disciple of Christ?

ADVENTURES IN PRAYER

We know that prayer is essential to our growth in faith, but many of us struggle to find ways of prayer that work for us. Others may have a stable practice of prayer, but feel a prompting to deepen their prayer or try something new. Join our Parish Group for Handing on the Faith (PGHFaith) next Sunday, September 16, from 10 to 10:50 a.m. in Marsico Library for "Adventures in Prayer." We will share our successes in prayer and the difficulties that we face in praying so that we can support each other as we walk our pathways of prayer. There will be resources available to help you explore new ways of praying. Our meetings take place in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, with simple refreshments. Any interested adult or teen is welcome.

THE VALUE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION TO THE CHURCH

Did you know that a business can give from its state tax bill directly to our Catholic school? That's right. For information concerning the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, call Dr. Ron Bowes at 412~456~4090 or go to www.newpa.com. Nearly $2.3 million in tuition tax credit assistance grants have been distributed to more than 6,000 children in every parish of the diocese. Please consider helping to support this great program.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE

ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

September 28-30 at the Gilmary Center in Moon Twp. and November 16018 at Bishop Connare Retreat Center (formerly St. Joe's) in Greensburg. For more information or to register, contact Mary & Lou Locante at 412~635~7775 or check us out on the web at wwme-pittsburgh.org.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD

The Children's Liturgy of the Word resumes this Sunday, September 9, at the 9:00 Mass. This is a celebration of the Liturgy of the Word designed especially for children in pre-kindergarten through the fifth grade. We ask that the children who are sent to the Children's Liturgy be comfortable leaving their parents and that they be able to sit reasonably still and attend to the service. Snacks and toys should be left behind because they distract the other children. Parents are welcome to accompany their children if they wish.

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN WORKSHOP will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 7:00PM at St. Joseph Parish, 342 Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Seating is limited to 20. Pre-registration is required, please contact Nancy Vecchio at 412-963-9252.

SIX WEEK SACRAMENTS COURSE (Counts for Basic Certification for those who need it) is being offered for ALL interested adults. The course being taught by Fr. Anthony Gargotta runs Saturday, September 15th through October 20th, 2007 from 9AM-11:30AM in the Conference Room of the school at St. Joseph Parish, 342 Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15215. Register by contacting Nancy Vecchio at 412-963-9252.

Sunday, 23^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 9

7:30 am For the Parishioners of St. Scholastica Parish

9:00 am Mary & Peter Lanzino (Mary Lanzino)

11:00 am Irene Kurkiewicz (Greg & Denise Bittner)

Monday, Weekday, September 10

8:30 am Franklyn Conflenti (Evelyn Conflenti)

Tuesday, Weekday, September 11

8:30 am Sarah Owen (Bonessa Family)

Wednesday, Weekday, September 12

8:30 am The Families of Conley's Girls

(Mr & Mrs Richard B. Fisher)

Thursday, St. John Chrysostom, September 13

8:30 am Robert E. Vey (Dr. & Mrs E. Kenneth Vey)

Friday, Exaltation of the Holy Cross, September 14

8:30 am Julia Ann Factor (Kathleen Welsh)

Saturday, Our Lady of Sorrows, September 15

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

Saturday, Vigil of 24^th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 15

6:00 pm Harriet Lynch (Lynch Family)

Presider: Fr. Duch

Sunday, 24^th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 16

7:30 am For the Parishioners of St. Scholastica Parish

Presider: Fr. Duch

9:00 am Birthday, Thomas Welsh (Welsh Family)

Presider: Fr. Duch

11:00 am 20th Anniversary, Terrence Tarasi (Family)

Presider: Fr. Duch

STEWARDSHIP FOR SUNDAY,

September 2, 2007

Offertory $10,680.00

Parish Share $1,050.00

Capital Campaign $1,112.00

Bishop's Education Fund: $85.00

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

Patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com 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

Marilynhoeingosf@saintscholastica.com 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