March 2, 2008 Bulletin

LENTEN COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICES

Monday, March 10, 7:00 pm St. Scholastica Church

Thursday, March 13, 7:00 pm St. Joseph Church

Monday, March 17, 7:00 pm Madonna of Jerusalem

SECOND COLLECTION TODAY (March 1, 2)

Combined collection for: Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Catholic Home Missions Appeal, National Collection for Black and Indian Missions.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN A FAITH BASED EDUCATION?

Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy (CDTCA), our parish school, is now accepting registration K-8^th grades. Please call for further information or to arrange a tour 412.781.7927. Tuition assistance is available to those with demonstrated need. www.cdtcatholicacadamy.org. Nurturing Faith and Inspiring Excellence.

LENTEN FAMILY GATHERING

The Lenten Family Gathering has been cancelled due to insufficient numbers.

WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS TO

Patrick John Levy, son of Ryan and Bridget Hathaway Levy,

Jane Patricia Stone, daughter of Bruce and Jean Cordisco Stone,

Kalsey Anne Thom, daughter of Mark and Katie Holler Thom

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

MAY SHE REST IN PEACE

Please pray for Teresa Martire who died and was given Christian burial from our parish this past week. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Voter registration forms will be available at Church next Sunday for anyone who has moved, turned eighteen, or has not voted in two years. Absentee application forms will also be available.

LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION

As we pass the halfway mark of the Lenten season, it's time to reflect on whether our Ash Wednesday "good intentions" have brought us closer to God. Each year the Aquinas Guild provides such an opportunity by sponsoring a parish Lenten Day of Reflection which will take place on Thursday, March 6. Conducting this year's retreat will be Father Richard L. Ragni who will speak on "Purification After Death." The day will begin with Mass at 11 a.m., followed by a light lunch and a reflection by Father Ragni. All men and women of the parish are invited to attend. So that we may prepare sufficient food, please R.S.V.P. by calling 412-963-9399 or 724-353-3063.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALE

Girl Scout Troop 844 (CDTCA Junior Girl Scouts) and Troop 194 (CDTCA Brownies) will be selling Girl Scout Cookies after all weekend Masses on March 1st and 2nd and March 8th and 9th. The cost per box is $3.50. If you have already purchased Girl Scout Cookies or you are not interested in purchasing cookies for yourself, you may also support the Girl Scout's service project of sending cookies to our Troops serving in the military. Over 27,000 boxes of cookies were shipped to U.S. Troops last year. Help the Girl Scouts break this record

YOUTH HAPPENINGS!

April 26th

Mark your calendars for our Second Annual Family Fun Run/Walk at Hartwood acres. Pets and strollers welcome! All proceeds benefit our mission trip to Appalachia.

1.Attention middle school and high school youth doing something awesome this lent, join us for Living Stations! Rehearsal will be Sunday March 9th at 1:15pm in the church.

2.There will be an Appalachia mission trip meeting Sunday March 9th at 12:00 in the ministry center.

Anyone who is interested in joining us on this trip must attend this meeting.

FAITH HEROES: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

JUNE 16-20^TH~9:00-12:00

This is for youth ages 5-9. 10 year olds are welcome as Jr. counselors. Senior high students as counselors. This year, each day we will explore 2 different heroes of our faith: 1 man and 1 women. As usual the week will be loaded with fun and games, as well as faith. If registered by May 1, Cost is $15.00 per child. $25.00 for 2 Children, $5.00 for each additional child thereafter. After May 2, All Children are $25.00. Email jamiedillon@comcast.net or call 412 781 0186 x20.

Saturday, Vigil of 4^th Sunday of Lent, March 1

5:00 pm Janet Breznai (Nancy Fadgen)

Presider: Fr. Duch

SATURDAY VIGIL MASS TIME CHANGES TO 6:00 PM ON MARCH 15

Sunday, 4^th Sunday of Lent, March 2

7:30 am Maureen Sullivan (John & Mary Henry)

Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

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

Presider: Fr. Duch

11:00 am Dr. Francis Hegarty

(St. Scholastica Respect Life Committee)

Presider: Fr. Duch

Monday, Lenten Weekday, March 3

8:30 am Dr. James Magovern

(Dr & Mrs Robert L. Romano)

Tuesday, Lenten Weekday, March 4

8:30 am Francis Clifford (Wife, Loraine)

Wednesday, Lenten Weekday, March 5

8:30 am Anthony Bozik (Miketic-Bozik Families)

Thursday, Lenten Weekday, March 6

8:30 am Louis Gray (Hal K. Waldman)

Friday, Lenten Weekday, March 7

8:30 am Jason Strom

(Louise & Thomas Martin & Family)

7:00 pm Stations of the Cross

Saturday, Lenten Weekday, March 8

9:00 am Mary Poprick (Mary Ann)

Saturday, Vigil of 5^th Sunday of Lent, March 8

5:00 pm Frances & Bradford Blue

(Ruth & Gary Keefer)

Presider: Fr. Duch

We will administer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at this evening Mass.

Sunday, 5^th Sunday of Lent, March 9

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

Presider: Fr. Duch

9:00 am Gregory Asturi (Frank Asturi)

Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

11:00 am Edmund Fritz (Fritz Family)

Presider: Fr. Duch

STEWARDSHIP FOR Feb 24, 2008

Curr YTD

__Week YTD VAR_

Weekly Coll. $ 10,347 $98,211 $12,218

Holy Day -- 5,016 3,046

Parish Share 8,345 81,790 20,299

Capital Campaign 80 12,366 n/a

2nd Collection/Other -- 5,503 481

Total $18,772 $202,886 $36,044

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., M.A., R.R.T.

Director of Catholic Youth Ministry

jamiedillon@comcast.net 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