January 6, 2008~Bulletin

A HEART FELT THANK YOU FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS PRAYERS AND GIFTS FROM YOUR PASTOR AND PASTORAL STAFF OF SAINT SCHOLASTICA PARISH. YOUR GENEROSITY TO US AND TO YOUR PARISH IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED AND WE HOPE, WITH GOD'S GRACE, TO SERVE YOU WITH THE GIFTS GOD HAS GIVEN US.

 

BULLETIN CONNECTION

There is so much mystery surrounding the three Gentiles from the east who followed a star to find Jesus, that we don't even know what to call them. "Astrologers" says the Gospel today, yet sometimes we hear them called "Wise Men" and even "kings." Obviously, their exact identity wasn't important to the story. What was important? Their status as outsiders, if you will, aliens. Also important: their number – not the exact number three, but the fact that there were more than one of them. In this day of global positioning devices, satellite maps and turn-by-turn transmitted directions, we can't imagine anyone setting out on a journey of hundreds of miles only vaguely guided by a star and an ancient prophecy. In this we are correct – no one should ever do such a foolhardy thing. But three? Three is the number of the Divine. Three is a community, a family. Together these three astrologers could set out on this fantastic journey. If you are following a star, never travel alone.

WEEKEND TRIP

Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, 2008. "Shrines, Silos, Sightseeing & Shows". Travel to Akron, Ohio and visit the Shrine of Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted, the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, and the National Shrine of St. Dymphna., overnight stay with breakfast at Quaker Square Inn, Sunday mass at St. Vincent's, tour of Akron, and lunch at Carousel followed by a spectacular show "Viaggio". Watch dazzling performances and unbelievable acrobatics. Deposit of $125.00 due by March 3, 2008 - $219.00 double/$199.00 triple/$269.00 single. For information, call Patricia Graw at 412-521-3183. Sponsored by Catholic Business and Professional Women's Association. Men are always welcome.

 

MARCH FOR LIFE

An Anderson Tour Bus has been reserved for St. Scholastica parishioners to attend the annual MARCH FOR LIFE in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, January 22nd. It will be an exciting day. The bus will leave at 12:30am in order to arrive in Washington at 7am in time to attend the Youth Rally at the Verizon Center. There, we will attend Mass concelebrated by Archbishop Donald Wuerl and several hundred priests. Afterwards we will walk the four blocks to the Washington Monument for the MARCH FOR LIFE RALLY followed by the MARCH itself, up Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court. There will be time to express our concerns to Senators Casey and Specter before we meet the bus at 5 pm for the return trip to Aspinwall. All members of the parish are invited. Please consider joining us. The unborn little ones cannot speak for themselves. For more info., call Mary Catherine Scanlon at 412-781-6550.

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO:

Cooper Payne Hendren and Chase Anthony Hendren, twin boys of Brian and Constance Zaleski Hendren

Chloe Rose Karsman, daughter of Chase and Erin Ruane Karsman

Megan Elle McGuigan, daughter of Joseph and Amy Lawrence McGuigan

Robert Joseph Rueger, son of Robert and Christine Grech Rueger

Who were initiated into the Church through the holy waters of baptism.

MAY SHE REST IN PEACE

Please pray for Marietta Wolenter who died and was given Christian burial from our parish. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.

 

STEWARDSHIP

December 23, 2007

Offertory $22,122.00

Parish Share $107.00

Capital Campaign 342.00

Religious Retirement $20.00

December 25, 2007

Christmas $28,254.00

Children & Youth $3,196.00

St. Anthony School Program $500.00

Thank you for your generosity to our parish.

Saturday, Vigil of Epiphany, January 5

5:00 pm Ralph Friday, (Wife)

Sunday, Epiphany, January 6

7:30 am J.R. Friday (Family)

9:00 am Mike Driscoll

(Mr & Mr Gerard Werries & Family)

11:00 am For the Parishioners of St Scholastica Parish

Monday, Christmas Weekday, January 7

8:30 am Melvin Levy (Rick Duffy)

Tuesday, Christmas Weekday, January 8

8:30 am Rita Fleming (Mr and Mrs John Marmarella)

Wednesday, Christmas Weekday, January 9

8:30 am Henry and Anne Martone (Children)

Thursday, Christmas Weekday, January 10

8:30 am Dr. William H. Labriola (Wife and Family)

Friday, Christmas Weekday, January 11

8:30 am Vincent Leo Ruggiero (Wife and Family)

Saturday, Christmas Weekday, January 12

9:00 am Anthony M. Greco (Wife Tina and Family)

Saturday, Vigil of the Baptism of the Lord, January 12

5:00 pm Elizabeth Greb (Lynch Family)

Presider: Fr. Duch

Sunday, Baptism of the Lord, January 13

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

Presider: Fr. Duch

9:00 am Dr. Mary Frances Ricketts

(The Ricketts Family)

Presider: Fr. Duch

11:00 am Lawrence & Madeline Yeasted (Family)

Presider: Fr. Duch

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 5:00 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

E-mail address: CDTCA@nauticom.net

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