Bulletin~July 6, 2008

FROM FR. ROBERT DUCH TO THE PARISHIONERS

OF ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH:

Thank you for the most wonderful retirement dinner and testimonial that I could ever imagine. I still feel overwhelmed at the number of people who attended the dinner, and I was left speechless that night when you showered me with your love and respect. Thank you for your many cards, gifts and prayers. You can be certain that I will remember you in my prayers. You have been more than generous. Thank you. A special thanks to everyone who planned the Masses and the dinner. You outdid yourselves! I'm still riding on cloud nine.

Most importantly, of course, were the final Masses I celebrated with you this past Saturday and Sunday. Worshipping and praying with you for the past 14 years has been the source of my pastoral life. I will miss you at liturgy, baptisms, first communions and weddings; I will not be there to offer forgiveness of your sins through the sacrament of confession, nor to grieve with you and attempt to comfort you when your loved ones return to the Lord. I will miss the children at Mass and school.

Thank you for so many wonderful memories. The Lord has favored me by not only serving you at St. Scholastica Parish, but also through challenging assignments through the past 44 years.

You have blessed me with your presence and your faithful service to your parish. Please continue to work with Fr. Kenneth White who is a wonderful priest and pastoral leader. The Lord now asks him to worship and pray with you, and to lead you closer to the Lord.

May God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit bless him and all of you as you continue to grow in love of God and one another.

MEET AND GREET FOR FR. KEN NEXT WEEKEND

All are invited to drop by the Pastoral Center for light refreshments next Saturday, July 12th following the 6PM Mass or Sunday, July 13th in between the 9AM and 11AM Masses to meet Fr. Ken and welcome him to St. Scholastica's.

APPALACHIA TRIP A SUCCESS!

Our 7 day mission trip to Appalachia was a success. Through heat, rain and many trials and tribulations we prevailed through the blessing of your prayers. The conditions were the worst that we have seen in our five years of making this trip. Through the hard work and dedication of the 54 adults, teen and children who participated we: repaired a roof, painted a trailer exterior, replaced rotted ceiling trusses and ceiling, replaced carpeting, painted back stairs, stabilized a porch, rebuilt a room destroyed by fire, painted a trailer interior damaged by fire, watersealed two porches, tore down two rotted sheds then built new ones, fed several families each night and modeled what it means to be Catholic to the communities of Elkview and Clendenin. Know that all of your donations were used wisely and well. Thank you.

PIRATE GAME! 

All teens (and their families) are invited to Skyblast on Aug. 14th. Game time is 7:00pm. Tickets are $13.50. We have a very limited number of tickets so contact the youth ministry office now to reserve your seat!

TROUBLED MARRIAGE?

Retrouvaille is a Christian Peer Ministry providing hope for those in troubled marriages. For more information about the program beginning July 11 - 13, please contact Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434. More information is available at www.helpourmarriage.com.

STEWARDSHIP FOR

June 29, 2008

Curr YTD

___Week YTD VAR__

Weekly Coll. $ 13,846 $334,549 $ 27,361

Holy Days -- 8,997 998

Parish Share 290 100,983 (4,943)

Renovations 55 22,749 n/a

2nd Coll/Other 1,656 16,463 1,045

Peter's Pence $ 1656

   

Total $ 15,847 $483,741 $24,461

BLOOD DRIVE

If you are at last 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and are in good health, then you are most likely eligible to give blood. In about an hour (the actual donation only takes 10 minutes) you will save a life. Blood cannot be manufactured and it is perishable. Please give blood and ensure a safe and adequate blood supply for area patients. Sunday, July 20, 8am to 1pm, in the Robert G. Duch Pastoral Center. Call Mary Catherine Scanlon at 412-781-6550 and schedule your life saving appointment.

"A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM"

A prom for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities Sponsored by The Celebration of Life, a new charitable organization in the Pittsburgh area; Saturday, July 19, 2008-5:30 – 8:30 PM Sisters of the Divine Redeemer – Social Hall; 999 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037; (just off Rt. 51 and Rt. 48...south of Pittsburgh).

Transportation may be available from your area…if we have enough interest, a small fee will provide round-trip bus transportation from major regions (north, south, east & west)

To register & request transportation help, please call 724-327-9019 or email Angela at abdprn@comcast.net www.TheCelebrationOfLife.net

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Catholic Charities' Free Health Care Center located in downtown Pittsburgh is looking for a dietician to join its team of professional volunteers and provide diabetic counseling. If you are interested in helping our neighbors in need to improve their health please contact Diane Redington at dredin@ccpgh.org or 412-456-6698 for more information. We look forward to welcoming you to the Catholic Charities family!

PARISH FESTIVAL

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Polish Hill will hold its Parish Festival on Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM at 3058 Brereton Street. Bake sale, ethnic food, raffles, bingo, sale of Polish items and games are featured. Mass at 4:00 PM. Polka dancing outdoors after Mass. Further information – 412-621-5170

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

6:00 pm Senator James Romanelli (Sandy Romanelli)

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

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

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

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

Monday, Weekday, July 7

8:30 am Rosemarie Boley (Children)

Tuesday, Weekday, July 8

8:30 am For the Parishioners of St. Scholastica Parish

Wednesday, Weekday, July 9

8:30 am Irene Kurkiewicz (Family)

Thursday, Weekday, July 10

8:30 am Mr & Mrs Eugene Vey

(Dr & Mrs E. Kenneth Vey)

Friday, St. Benedict, July 11

9:00 am Elizabeth & Campbell Maher

(Thomas Maher)

Saturday, Weekday, July 12

9:00 am Gerald Moore, Jr. (Rosemary Moore)

Saturday, Vigil of 15^th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 12

6:00 pm Louis Andreaggi (Family)

Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, 15^th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 13

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

Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

9:00 am Lynn Perkins (Jennifer Perkins)

Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

11:00 am Joseph Contosta II (Joseph Contosta, Sr.)

Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

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