February 3, 2008 Bulletin

THE LENTEN SEASON IS BEGINNING

Its message and reality will be felt when, on Ash Wednesday, we hear the reminder of the Church, Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return. The Lenten call to repentance is a continuing challenge of the Gospels, so that we may grow and develop in our spiritual life. None of us should remain satisfied with our level of Christian awareness or the quality of our Christian living. The grace of God awaits us . We can let lent pass unheeded or grasp it with faith and love. Since Lent retains its ancient appeal to the penitential spirit of the People of God, we are reminded that we are to urgently make the entire Lenten season a period of special observance and prayer.

LENTEN REGULATIONS

1. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence.

2. The obligation of abstinence (refraining from eating meat) begins at the age of 14. The law of fasting (limiting oneself to one full meal and two lighter meals) obliges all between the ages of 18-59. No one should consider this obligation lightly.

Those individuals who have a medical condition in which fasting may be considered harmful are not obliged to fast, but should perform some other act of penance or charity.

4. All members of the Christian faithful are encouraged to do acts of penance and charity during the Lenten season beyond what is prescribed by the law.

FEBRUARY 15^TH STATIONS OF THE CROSS WITH BISHOP ZUBIK

Bishop Zubik will be at St. Scholastica's on Friday, February 15^th at 7:00 p.m. to lead the Stations of the Cross. Please make plans to attend. Let us pray with the bishop and one another as we walk together on the road to Calvary where Christ died for our sins.

BULLETIN CONNECTION

Today's second reading, from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians, sums up the core message of today's liturgy. Everything we are is because of Christ Jesus. We can't boast about ourselves; we can only boast about Jesus and what he has done. All three readings describe one paradox: The prophet Zephaniah writes of a remnant of people who remain faithful to the Lord. They are humble, lowly and honest. Jesus describes the people who will see God in the kingdom of heaven – poor in spirit, meek, merciful, clean of heart. Paul tells us that these humble, lowly people are God's choice. God chose the foolish to shame the wise, the weak to shame the strong and the "nobodies" to shame those who think they are "somebodies." When we scramble to better ourselves, reach the top, or grab it all, we're losers, not winners.

BLOOD DRIVE

Dr. Rueger and his family would like to thank all those who made the Blood Drive so successful, those who donated blood, those who came but were deferred, and those who couldn't come but gave another day. It was the best Blood Drive the parish has had. We collected 47 pints. We are very grateful to all who so generously responded to the Rueger family needs.

AQUINAS GUILD MEETING

The Guild's first meeting of the new year will be held on Tuesday, February 12, starting at noon in the Pastoral Center. Sharing their recent experience in Italy, our guest speakers, Bernadette West and Judi Owen, will take us on a culinary tour of Tuscany. A short business meeting and a light lunch will proceed their presentation. All women of the parish are invited to attend. To insure sufficient food, we ask that you make reservations by calling 724-353-3063 or 412-963-9399. You may want to mark your calendars now for the Aquinas Guild's Lenten Day of Reflection which will be held on Thursday, March 6. More details will follow.

YOUTH HAPPENINGS!

February 9^th

10:00 a.m. (NOTE DATE AND TIME CHANGE)~Pet therapy and music therapy visit to Harmar Village/Amber Woods. Middle school and high school youth are welcome. Meet us at the main entrance.

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.

Week of June 16th

Mark Your Calendars Vacation Bible School is the week of June 16th! Our theme this year is FAITH HEROES.

WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Tess Maire Watson, daughter of James and Amy Smith Watson who was initiated into the Church through the holy waters of baptism.

MUM's are starting up again on Monday, February 4, at 9:30 am in the Pastoral Center. All mothers are invited; babsitting is available.

JOHN PAUL THE GREAT, SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER, fraternity meeting in the church hall of St. Joseph O'Hara on Wed., Feb. 13 after the 7:00 p.m. mass. New members welcome - please call Jackie at 724.882.2396 if you are interested in the group or just come to the meeting.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 3

Sun.: Zep 2:3;3:12-13/1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 5:1-12a

Mon.: 2 Sm 15:13-14,30;16:5-13/Mk 5:1-20

Tues.: 2 Sm 18:9-10,14b,24-25a,30-19:3/Mk 5:21-43

Wed.: Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20-6:2/Mt 6:1-6,16-18

Thurs.: Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25

Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15

Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32

Next Sunday: Gn 2:7-9;3:1-7/Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12,17-19/Mt 4:1-11

Saturday, Vigil of 4^th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 2

5:00 pm J. Kevin Scanlon (Family)

Sunday, 4^th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 3

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

9:00 am Bernard Terrioco (Anna & Frank Asturi)

11:00 am Tim & Mary Ruth Wessell Burke

(Regis & Mary Lou Wessell)

Monday, Weekday, February 4

8:30 am James Sinnott (Rick Duffy)

Tuesday, St. Agatha, February 5

8:30 am In Honor of Holy Face of Jesus

(Carolyn Peternel)

Wednesday, ASH WEDNESDAY, February 6

8:30 am Rose Marie Stevenson (Family)

Noon – Ashes only

7:00 PM Victoria Violi (Katherine Clifford)

Thursday, Lenten Weekday, February 7

8:30 am Mike Driscoll (Jim & Claire Wallace)

Friday, Lenten Weekday, February 8

8:30 am Birthday, Earl Simanek (Helen)

7:00 PM Stations of the Cross

Saturday, Lenten Weekday, February 9

9:00 am Allan Martin (Miguel & Marian Quintero)

Saturday, Vigil of First Sunday of Lent, February 9

5:00 pm Elizabeth Greb (Jim & Karyn Lynch)

Presider: Fr. Duch

Sunday, First Sunday of Lent, February 10

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

Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

9:00 am Roger Nedrow (Mr & Mrs Gus Sunseri)

Presider: Fr. Duch

11:00 am Ann Grzegorzyk (Vince & Carol Alvino)

Presider: Fr. Duch

Stewardship for the week of

Jan 27, 2008

Curr YTD

Week YTD VAR

Weekly Collection $ 15,640 $56,180 $8,726

Holy Days - 3,940 3,584

Parish Share 775 3,599 (6,185)

Capital Campaign 80 11,558 n/a

2nd Collectn/Other 3,620 5,396 (1,853)

St. Anthony School 225

Little Sisters of the Poor 3,395    Total $20,115 $80,673 $(7,978)

 

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

January 27, 2008 Bulletin

THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR WILL BE COLLECTING AT THE CHURCH DOORS

AFTER MASS THIS WEEKEND, JAN. 26/27.

Please be generous to the Sisters who perform so many wonderful works for the people they serve in Pittsburgh.

TODAY IS APPRECIATION DAY

Volunteers and staff from St. Scholastica Parish have been invited to the Pittsburgh Field Club today for a luncheon to show the parish's appreciation for the dedicated service to the people of St. Scholastica's. We are thankful to the staff and volunteers and we look forward to enjoying the afternoon with them.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION is scheduled for May 3rd at 4:00 p.m. Practice for the May 3rd Communion is scheduled for April 30th from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. First Reconciliation: Saturday, February 2nd 8:45 a.m. until noon. First Eucharist Retreat: March 1st 8:45 a.m. to noon.

TAX SUMMARY

If you wish to receive a summary of your 2007 donations, please fill in the attached form and drop in the offertory collection basket.

Name: ______________________________________________________ Envelope Number:_________

Please mail my statement: _______

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________ State:______ Zip:_____________

Please email my statement to: ______

Email address: __________________________________________

BULLETIN CONNECTION

There is so much joy in the statement, "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone." We have sung and prayed these words since the beginning of Advent, so many weeks ago. Christ has come; he is our light. Ironically, sometimes it isn't darkness that needs to be overcome; sometimes competing lights can render a light source invisible. Just try to see stars in the night sky if you live in a well-lit city! Just try to see the light of Christ when there are such strong spotlights cast on some preachers and teachers. Paul writes about this problem in today's second reading, and he is describing the factions formed in the church of the first century! We still very much need his warning today. It is Jesus Christ we are to follow, not some media star or innovation or manipulation of the message. But perhaps we find his pure, simple message too difficult. It illuminates his Cross.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

In recognition of Catholic Schools Week, please welcome students from our school, Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy, as they are either readers, gift bearers or greeters today. We are "Nurturing Faith and Inspiring Excellence" in our students.

 Registration has started for the ' 08-09 school year. Grades PreK-8th. Please call for more information or to set up a tour 412.781.7927 Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify. More information is available on our website cdtcatholicacademy.org.

FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A DEATH, especially families with children, are invited to come and participate in Catholic Charities' Touch of Love Family Focus grief support program, open to all generations. It will be hosted by St. Irenaeus Parish, Oakmont, Tuesday, February 12, from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm in the PLEC Building on 4^th Street. Call 412-456-6923 to pre-register.

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO

Lola Rae Bianco, daughter of Richard and Carey Sachs Bianco

David Nicholas DiGregory, son of Sam and Sandra LeDonne DiGregory

Anderson Steele Dockey, son of James and Christine Bienkowski Dockey

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

PROMOTING LIFE IN AN ELECTION YEAR

Pope John Paul II called upon Catholics to promote a "culture of life." Our political choices can be an important part of that effort. Our Parish Group for Handing on the Faith (PGHFaith) will meet this Sunday, January 27, at 10 a.m. in Marsico Library in the Pastoral Center for fifty minutes of discussion. Any interested adult is welcome to join us. The session intends to give us, as adult Catholics, a place to share our thoughts, our struggles, and our experiences as we try to make political choices that support a "culture of life."

YOUTH HAPPENINGS!

February 2^nd

Youth Mass and Family Movie and Potluck Dinner Night after the evening Mass. We will watch Sister Act. Rated PG. Bring a covered dish to share!

There is a meeting after Mass in the library for anyone interested in going to Appalachia this summer. The trip is scheduled for the week of June 22.

February 9^th

10:00 a.m. (NOTE DATE AND TIME CHANGE)~Pet therapy and music therapy visit to Harmar Village/Amber Woods. Middle school and high school youth are welcome. Meet us at the main entrance.

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.

Week of June 16th

Mark Your Calendars Vacation Bible School is the week of June 16th! Our theme this year is FAITH HEROES.

AQUINAS GUILD MEETING

The Guild's first meeting of the new year will be held on Tuesday, February 12, starting at noon in the Pastoral Center.Sharing their recent experience in Italy, our guest speakers, Bernadette West and Judi Owen, will take us on a culinary tour of Tuscany. A short business meeting and a light lunch will proceed their presentation. All women of the parish are invited to attend. To insure sufficient food, we ask that you make reservations by calling 724-353-3063 or 412-963-9399.

Saturday, Vigil of Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 26

5:00 pm Harriet Lynch (Lynch Family)

Sunday, Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Jan. 27

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

9:00 am Sisters of Anna (Pat Robey)

11:00 am Jon Smith (SATB Choir)

Monday, St. Thomas Aquinas, January 28

8:30 am Christopher Oliver (Todd & Andrea Rooney)

Tuesday, Weekday, January 29

8:30 am Florence Nicholson (O'Brien Family)

Wednesday, Weekday, January 30

8:30 am Louis Miketic (Miketic/Bozik Families)

Thursday, John Bosco, January 31

8:30 am Mary Cavanaugh (Family)

Friday, Weekday, February 1

8:30 am Marion Bihrle (Amy Bihrle Ogren)

Saturday, Presentation of the Lord, February 2

9:00 am Sophie Skowron (Family)

Saturday, Vigil of 4^th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 2

5:00 pm J. Kevin Scanlon (Family)

Presider: Fr. Duch

Sunday, 4^th Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 3

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

Presider: Fr. Duch

9:00 am Bernard Terrioco (Anna & Frank Asturi)

Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

11:00 am Tim & Mary Ruth Wessell Burke

(Regis & Mary Lou Wessell)

Presider: Fr. Duch

STEWARDSHIP FOR

January 20, 2008

Offertory $10,439.81

Parish Share $101.00

Capital Campaign $641.00

St. Anthony School Programs $1,544.00

Thank you for your generosity to our parish.

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

Bulletin~January 20, 2008

**Stewardship information can be found in the printed bulletin**

PROMOTING LIFE IN AN ELECTION YEAR

Pope John Paul II called upon Catholics to promote a "culture of life." Our political choices can be an important part of that effort. Our Parish Group for Handing on the Faith (PGHFaith) will meet on Sunday January 27 at 10 a.m. in Marsico Library in the Pastoral Center for fifty minutes of discussion. Any interested adult is welcome to join us. The session intends to give us, as adult Catholics, a place to share our thoughts, our struggles, and our experiences as we try to make political choices that support a "culture of life."

CENTENNIAL DVD's

Don't for get to pick up your Centennial DVD located in the Pastoral Center! Also, there are some extra DVD's available for $10. There is an order sheet in the Pastoral Center.

TAX SUMMARY

If you wish to receive a summary of your 2007 donations, please fill in the attached form and drop in the offertory collection basket.

Name: ______________________________________________________ Envelope Number:_________

Please mail my statement: _______

Address: ______________________________________________

City: ____________________ State:______ Zip:_____________

Please email my statement to: ______

Email address: __________________________________________

BULLETIN CONNECTION

Doing God's will. It's clear from last week's Gospel and today's that doing God's will is what drives Jesus. We can watch from afar as he approaches John on the riverbank and submits to John's baptism. We can watch from afar in the coming weeks as the journey continues, as Jesus carries out the Father's will in each action he takes and choice he makes until, ultimately, he has given his whole life. We can watch from afar, but that really won't work. Paul makes it clear: We are called to do God's will. The whole story is really told in today's responsorial psalm. After waiting and waiting for God, we find he has stooped down to us. He has given us a new song, a new law. Old sacrifices won't do any longer. God wants something new from us. So we say. "Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will." John's baptism by water has ended. Now we are baptized by the Holy Spirit in Christ and called to do God's will.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN FAITH BASED EDUCATION?

Let us show you Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy, the PreK-8 Parish School for St. Scholastica, St. Joseph, St. Edward and the Catholic Community of Sharpsburg. Our rigorous academics, varied curriculum and array of extracurricular activities are offered within a faith-based environment, supported by an exceptional faculty and school community. Most of all, we value the responsibility of realizing each child's potential.

Join us at our Open House, Thursday, January 24, 2008, at 7 pm, 205 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 412-781-7927 www.cdtcatholicacademy.org

Registration for '08-'09 school year is now being accepted!

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO:

Kyle Alessandro Moreira son of Alessandro and Sarah Shaffer Moreira who was initiated into the Church through the holy waters of baptism.

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.

MAY THEY REST IN PEACE

Please pray for Marjorie Snyder and Harry Wolfarth who died and were given Christian burial from our Church this past week. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of Christ rest in peace. Amen.

Saturday, Vigil of Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 19, 2008

5:00 pm Dominick Romanelli (Sandy Romanelli)

Sunday, Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Jan. 20

7:30 am Anniv., Alex Buccieri (Family)

9:00 am Debbie Kissane (Carl Macino)

11:00 am Rose Lombardi (Family)

Monday, St. Agnes, January 21

8:30 am Mr James A. Cush & Mrs Cathryn V. Cush

(Dan Cush)

Tuesday, Day of Penance/Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, January 22

8:30 am Anniv., Marion Arturo (Family)

Wednesday, Weekday, January 23

8:30 am Agnes Michalski (Joseph F. Michalski)

Thursday, St. Francis de Sales, January 24

8:30 am Roman Kurkiewicz (Family)

Friday, Conversion of St. Paul, January 25

8:30 am Anniv., Katherine Arturo (Family)

Saturday, Sts. Timothy & Titus, January 26

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

Saturday, Vigil of Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 26

5:00 pm Harriet Lynch (Lynch Family)

Presider: Fr. Duch

Sunday, Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Jan. 27

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

Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

9:00 am Sisters of Anna (Pat Robey)

Presider: Fr. Duch

11:00 am Jon Smith (SATB Choir)

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

Bulletin~January 13, 2008

DO YOU BELIEVE IN FAITH BASED EDUCATION?

Let us show you Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy, the PreK-8 Parish School for St. Scholastica, St. Joseph, St. Edward and the Catholic Community of Sharpsburg. Our rigorous academics, varied curriculum and array of extracurricular activities are offered within a faith-based environment, supported by an exceptional faculty and school community. Most of all, we value the responsibility of realizing each child's potential.

Join us at our Open House, Thursday, January 24, 2008, at 7 pm, 205 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 412-781-7927 www.cdtcatholicacademy.org

Registration for '08-'09 school year is now being accepted!

YOUTH HAPPENINGS

DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION IS COMING TO ST. SCHO'S! Thursday January 17th  Middle school 6:30-7:15  High School 8-9:15.   Pastoral Center. Everyone is welcome.  Come to compete or just watch! Bring your friends!

 

INTERSECTION  For all confirmed teens.  January 12 & 20 10-11 in the Ministry Center. Make a resolution to grow in your faith.  Come explore scripture with us.

 

Donut Sale after all Masses next weekend to benefit Mission Trip to Appalachia.

BULLETIN CONNECTION

Count them: four. There were four Sundays of Advent before Christmas, and there have been four Sundays of Christmas since December 25. Once our local radio stations stop playing Christmas music and our stores put up their Valentine displays, it can be easy to miss the rest of Christmas. In the church, the season of Christmas ends today. We find ourselves back on the banks of the Jordan River where once we heard John the Baptist announce the Messiah's imminent arrival. Today the story comes full circle. A man arrives among the crowd John the Baptist always drew. He was different from the others who wanted John's baptism. John had no warnings for him, no call to repentance. This man had no need of this baptism by water, yet he told John that God demanded it. So John took Jesus into the river and pushed him under the water. With this final action from the old law the curtain was opened to the new. Here is God's Son. Salvation has come.

PGHFaith

Our Parish Group for Handing on the Faith will meet on Sunday January 27 at 10 a.m. in Marsico Library in the Pastoral Center. Our topic will be: "Promoting Life in an Election Year." Pope John Paul II called upon Catholics to promote a "culture of life." Our political choices can be an important part of this effort. This session intends to give us, as adult Catholics, a place to share our thoughts, our struggles, and our experiences as we try to make political choices that support a "culture of life."

PRE-MARRIAGE PROGRAM FOR THE ENGAGED Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008: St. Edward Church, Blawnox, 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 pm (including Mass). This session fulfills diocesan requirements. Cost: $50 per couple (Cost includes speaker, stipends, meals, and snacks)Deadline to register is Feb. 6, 2008. To register, contact the parish office at 412-828-3123.

MINISTRY OF PRAISE

In preparation for a new prayer list, we are inviting all parishioners to place their petitions for prayers in the "Ministry of Praise" boxes in the vestibules of the church. We use no last names. If you would like to pray, please write your name and address on paper and place the paper in the box. We will mail you a prayer list. We pray on our own time in our own homes at our own convenient times. We have no meetings. We just pray!

WE WILL HAVE A

COMMISSIONING SERVICE TODAY

All parishioners who have volunteered to serve our parish in our many ministries will be commissioned at all of the Masses this weekend. Approximately 300 parishioners volunteer their services in a variety of ways in our parish. We will give them a special blessing and commission them to go forward in bringing Christ to others. Some of these ministries are: altar servers, ushers, cantors, choir members, CCD catechists, parish school teachers, extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, youth group leaders, parish council members, finance council members, lectors, Aquinas Guild officers, St. Vincent DePaul members, Respect Life Committee, bereavement committee, and many others.

You, the laity are empowered, by your baptism into the Church, the Body of Christ, to participate actively in the saving mission of the Church. This mandate, the authority to be leaders in the Church, is derived not from the hierarchy but from our baptismal anointing. This mandate has not fallen to the laity because there are insufficient numbers of clergy to fulfill these roles and responsibilities. Rather, the witness, service and preaching of the gospel by you, the laity are responsibilities that you inherently possess, and properly belong to you through the grace of baptism.

Therefore, today's feast of the Baptism of the Lord is not merely a remembrance of Jesus' baptism; it is also a reaffirmation of the baptism of every person. It is a reminder that the Holy Spirit is conferred in baptism, and from then onward, the baptized believer becomes a living sacrament – a sign to the world of God's power to create, to consecrate, to transform, to forgive, to save.

With this commissioning, we ask all of our parishioners to pray for our lay volunteers so that they may bring Christ to the people they serve through their specific ministry. And, we pray that every baptized Catholic will become a living sacrament to the people in their lives.

Saturday, Vigil of Baptism of the Lord, January 12

5:00 pm Elizabeth Greb (Lynch Family)

Sunday, Baptism of the Lord, January 13

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

9:00 am Dr. Mary Frances Ricketts

(The Ricketts Family)

11:00 am Lawrence & Madeline Yeasted (Family)

Monday, Weekday, January 14

8:30 am Eugene LeDonne (Turzai Family)

Tuesday, Weekday, January 15

8:30 am Craig Shondeck (Family)

Wednesday, Weekday, January 16

8:30 am Helen Ziegler (Family)

Thursday, St. Anthony, January 17

8:30 am Driscoll/Macino Families (Carl Macino)

Friday, Weekday, January 18

8:30 am Jim & Christine Cush (Dan Cush)

Saturday, Weekday, January 19

9:00 am Margaret L. Keefer (Mom & Dad)

Saturday, Vigil of Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 19

5:00 pm Dominick Romanelli (Sandy Romanelli)

Presider: Fr. Duch

Sunday, Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 20

7:30 am Anniv., Alex Buccieri (Family)

Presider: Fr. Duch

9:00 am Debbie Kissane (Carl Macino)

Presider: Fr. Duch

11:00 am Rose Lombardi (Family)

Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

STEWARDSHIP

Jan 6, 2008

     YTD

       YTD    VAR

Weekly Collection 20,593 20,593 5,667

Holy Days 3,940 3,940 3,610

Parish Share 2,519 2,519 (478)

Capital Campaign 10,540 10,540 10,385

2nd Collectn/Other 10 10 (755)

Total 37,602 37,602 18,429

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