Bulletin~June 29, 2008

EXIT 12 IS NOW OPEN!

When we sent out the invitations to Father's retirement dinner, we enclosed directions to the Syria Shrine from Freeport Road since Exit 12 on Route 28 was closed at the time of the mailing. Here are the updated directions.

From Route 28 North bound: Take the Sprindale exit (#12) and turn left onto Hyte Road, follow to the end and turn left onto Russleton Road, the Syria Shrine is one half mile on the left. From Route 28 South bound: Take the Sprindale exit (#12) and turn right onto Hyte Road, follow to the end and turn left onto Russleton Road, the Syria Shrine is one half mile on the left.

From St. Scholastica Church: Go toward Cheswick and Springdale on Freeport Road. At the first red light past the PA Turnpike turn left onto Pearl Street. Go to the top of the hill and the Syria Shriners is on the right.

The street address is: 1877 Shriners Way, Cheswick, PA 15024.

Looking forward to seeing you there!!

CAMP HELPING HAND

Camp Helping Hand (July 1, 2 and 3 from 9:00-2:00) is a great way to give your children the chance to serve others. Adult drivers and chaperones are DESPARATELY needed. Adults may join us for one or all of the days! Call or email the youth ministry office if you can help.

BLOOD DRIVE

The next Parish Blood Drive is Sunday, July 20, 8am to 1pm. Traditionally there are fewer donors in the Summer and a greater need for blood due to more sport activities. Please consider helping to fill this need by signing up to give the gift of life on July 20. Call Mary Catherine Scanlon, 412-781-6550, for an appointment.

BULLETIN CONNECTION

In these weeks of readings that focus on discipleship – pointing out the rewards, challenges and dangers of being a disciple of the Lord – how perfect to honor the two disciples who did the most to form and direct the early church. The readings we are given for the vigil of this feast and for the day itself offer vivid pictures of both Peter and Paul – living through danger, preaching the good news, proclaiming their faith in Jesus Christ. These men are two of the greatest heroes we can hold up as models of discipleship for ourselves and for our children. There are those who would dismiss them as relics from our past, but they are relevant heroes – when you take your own discipleship seriously you will know that. Their challenges then are our challenges now.

GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION

The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is again planning its annual Golden Wedding Celebration for the couples who have been married for 50 years. This year's celebration will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2008, beginning with a Mass at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul Cathedral. Bishop Zubik will be the celebrant. A reception will follow in the lower hall at the Cathedral.

If you are a parishioner celebrating your 50^th wedding anniversary in 2008, and would be interested in attending the celebration along with the other jubilarian couples, please call the rectory or drop a note in the weekly collection basket no later than July 27, 2008. Invitations will be sent out after responses have been received.

STEWARDSHIP FOR

June 22, 2008

Curr YTD

___Week YTD VAR__

Weekly Coll. $ 17,382 $320,703 $ 26,441

Holy Days -- 8,997 998

Parish Share 336 100,693 (4,393)

Renovations -- 22,694 n/a

2nd Coll./Other 207 14,807 ( 611)

Peter's Pence $ 207

   

Total $ 17,925 $467,894 $22,435

OAKLAND CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

The following students from St. Scholastica Parish have achieved honor roll status:

Honor: Celestine DePasquale, Megan Iannuzzi

High Honor: Colleen Duggan

Highest Honor: Margaret Bernard, Jennifer Byrne, Courtney Dailey, Merritt Dailey, Beth Ann Leech, Olivia Massaro, Katherine Pilewski, Clare Saunders, Allyson Strahler, Margaret Thomasmeyer, Julie Walsh

Congratulations from your fellow parishioners.

TWO WEEKS TO SIGN UP FOR RETROUVAILLE

Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue~or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? For confidential information about or to register for the upcoming program beginning with a weekend on July 11, 2008, please contact Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434. More information is available at www.helpourmarriage.com.

DO YOU USE CASH OR CHECKS TO SHOP FOR GROCERIES?

Certificates are easy to use, cost no more than what you normally spend on groceries and also help Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy earn a great profit with each purchase. School representatives will be selling Giant Eagle/Get Go and Community Market gift certificates after Masses on Saturday at 6:00 pm and Sunday at 7:30 and 9:00 am during the summer months. Gift certificates can be purchased with cash or checks (made payable to CDTCA). We appreciate your continued support of our school.

DON'T FORGET

The next planning meeting will be held in the Pastorial center Wednesday July 9th at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested in helping with picnic planning is welcome to attend.

Saturday, Vigil of Sts. Peter & Paul, June 28

6:00 pm Albert J. Carvelli (Family)

Sunday, Sts. Peter & Paul, June 29

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

9:00 am Thomas Quinlan (McQuiness Family)

11:00 am Eugene LeDonne (Pina LeDonne, wife)

Monday, Weekday, June 30

8:30 am Franklyn Conflenti (Evelyn Conflenti)

Tuesday, Weekday, July 1

8:30 am Birthday, Erminia Costanzo

(Gaetano & Maria)

Wednesday, Weekday, July 2

8:30 am Joseph C. Totten (Diane & John Fisher)

Thursday, St. Thomas, July 3

8:30 am 30^th Wedding Anniversary:

William & Anne Thomasmeyer

Friday, Weekday, July 4

9:00 am Daniel Fleming (Family)

Saturday, Weekday, July 5

9:00 am Frank Skowron (Family)

Saturday, Vigil of 14^th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 5

6:00 pm Senator James Romanelli (Sandy Romanelli)

Presider: Fr. Duch

Sunday, 14^th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 6

7:30 am Anniv., Virgilio Ferraro (Family)

Presider: Fr. Duch

9:00 am Anniv., Frank Lanzino (Wife, Mary)

Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

11:00 am Leona Marzec (Deb & Dave Longhini)

Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

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., 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