March 20, 2016 - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
330 Third Avenue
Carnegie, PA 15106
Telephone: 412-276-1011
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Emergencies after hours call: 412-276-2353
Sunday Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, & 11:30 a.m.
Weekday Masses:
Monday - Saturday • 8:00 a.m.
Monday - Wednesday - Friday • Noon
Sacrament of Penance:
Confessions Saturday 11:00 a.m. to Noon
or by appointment
Pittsburgh Diocese Victim Assistance Hotline:
1-888-808-1235
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Pastor: Fr. David Poecking
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Robin Evanish
Business Manager: Tim Castello
Pastoral Associate: Tess Keddie
Pastoral Associate: Steve Geitgey
Music & Liturgy: Nicholas Will
Charles Wilson
Religious Education: Mary Kay Smith
RCIA Director: Dorothy Fitzsimmons
Receptionist
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Fax: 412-276-0816
Email: SEAS@seascarnegie.org
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March 20, 2016
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SACRAMENTS
Baptism:
For arrangements
call 412-276-1011
x 210
Sacrament of
the Anointing
of the Sick:
Call Fr. Dave or
Fr. Robin to
make
arrangements
(before surgery,
during illness, etc)
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, March 20
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
4:00 p.m.
DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE KINZLER FAMILIES by The Bob Kinzler Family
7:30 a.m.
WALTER AND MARY FRANCE & FAMILY by George France
9:30 a.m.
GINO, GINA, AND LOUIE TROMBETTA by Rosemarie Trombetta and Family
11:30 a.m.
LINDA MARCHES by Gary, Colleen, and Carrie
March 21
Monday of Holy Week
Is 42:1-7 Ps 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation. Jn 12:1-11
8:00 a.m.
DENNIS MARTIN by Mom
12:00 p.m.
HELEN & CHARLES CAVANAUGH by Denny and Terry Cavanaugh
March 22
Tuesday of Holy Week
Is 49:1-6 Ps 71 I will sing of you salvation. Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
8:00 a.m.
JOSEPHINE WITZEL by Ronald and Caroline Sack
March 23
Sacrament of
Marriage:
Arrangements
must be made
with one of the
priests at least six
months before
the proposed date
of the wedding.
Wednesday of Holy Week
Is 50:4-9A Ps 69 Lord, in your great love, answer me. Mt 26:14-25
8:00 a.m.
NINA KOVANIS by Annette and Ron Stewart
12:00 p.m.
STEPHEN AND MARY CATHERINE TRAGESER by Bob and Adele Greek
March 24
Holy Thursday
Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Ps 116 Our blessing-cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ. 1 Cor 11:23-26 Jn 13:1-15
7:00 p.m.
PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
March 25 2:00 p.m. Liturgy
March 26
Sacrament of
Penance:
Confessions
every Saturday
from 11:00 a.m.
to Noon
Also by
appointment.
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
Is 52:13—53:12 Ps 31 Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Jn 18:1-19:42
8:30 p.m.
Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter
PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
(Note: No 4:00 p.m. Mass)
March 27
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
7:30 a.m.
WANDA JETKIEWICZ by Ann and Valerie
9:30 a.m.
JOAN WHEAT by the Edward Stevens Family
11:30 a.m.
AMBER DELL by The Teyssier and Hines Families
Age & Illness
If you have a
family member
who has become
seriously ill,
homebound, or is
in a long-term
care facility,
please call
Tess Keddie
412-276-1011
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To see or hear the Daily Readings, or for Daily Reflections, visit www.usccb.com or click the link on our homepage.
If you live in Carnegie or one of the nearby townships or boroughs, we'd like to know! Register as a
member of the parish or get on our communication lists. Or you live farther away but visit us regularly,
please consider registering as an interested non-member. Contact Fr. Dave or the parish office. You
can also register online at www.seascarnegie.org/join-our-parish or click on the link on the homepage.
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Perhaps you're not Christian, not
Catholic, or just curious. Our staff is here for you! Contact Fr. Dave Poecking or Dee Fitzsimmons to
learn more. Adults interested in becoming Christian, adult Christians interested in becoming Catholic,
and adult Catholics in need of First Communion or Confirmation, please call Fr. Dave or Dee for
information about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
In the midst of the presidential primaries, one word on
everyone’s lips, no matter what their political affiliation, is
“leadership.” We are collectively searching out the candidate
who can provide gifted leadership. In the Church and in our
parishes we need servant leadership. And that doesn’t just
mean “leadership” that comes with a collar. We need leaders
in our parishes – young and old, male and female – who can guide and serve the
community. Look around you today for potential leaders. And think what you can
do to call them forward.
To read more, check out “On Mission for The Church Alive!” on page 5 of this
week’s Pittsburgh Catholic and visit www.OnMissionChurchAlive.org, or click the
link on our homepage.
PARISH WEEKLY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
10:30 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
Lunch packing for the Red Door Ministry —St. Luke Hall see page 15
Gorzkie Zale —Church
FINANCIAL
STEWARDSHIP
Sunday
Collection
March 13
Regular
Collection:
$8,035
Parish Share
Gifts:
$1,736
MONDAY, MARCH 21
12:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Christian Men’s Fellowship Bible Study —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room
Contemporary Choir Rehearsal —Church
Bingo —Bishop Canevin High School Cafeteria
TUESDAY, MARCH 22
6:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Men’s Faith Sharing —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room
St. John Paul II Home-school Co-Op —Bayley Building Classrooms
Men and Women Faith Sharing Group —St. Maximilian Kolbe Room
Adult Penance Service —Church
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Enroll in
Faith Direct!
See our website
for more
information or
scan the code to
get started.
Day of Adoration —Church see page 17
St. Vincent DePaul Meeting —Maximilian Kolbe Room
Fr. Robin’s Bible Study —Classroom #5
Men’s Faith Sharing Group —Maximilian Kolbe Room
FRIDAY, MARCH 25
8:30 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
Divine Mercy Novena —Church
FISH FRY! Until 7:00 p.m. —St. Luke Hall
SATURDAY, MARCH 26
8:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Divine Mercy Novena —Church
Blessing of Easter Baskets/Food —Church
John Brennen
Richard Kapczynski
Leo Iorio
This Sunday’s Tabernacle
Lamp burns
In memory of
Kathryn Gruda
By Mother, Mary Louise
Please
remember
SEAS
in your
will!
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FROM THE PASTOR
THE WAY OF THE CROSS
From the introduction to the Mass for Passion [Palm] Sunday:
Since the beginning of Lent until now, we have prepared our hearts by penance and charitable works.
Today we gather together to herald with the whole Church the beginning of the celebration of our Lord’s
Paschal Mystery, that is to say, of his Passion and Resurrection. For it was to accomplish this mystery
that he entered his own city of Jerusalem. Therefore, with all faith and devotion, let us commemorate the
Lord’s entry into the city for our salvation, following in his footsteps, so that, being made by his grace
partakers of the Cross, we may have a share also in his Resurrection and in his life.
To follow Jesus is a matter of life and death, for all eternity. The God who created us for life and
love urgently desires that we should not be lost in our own sinful failures and futilities. To save us,
he revealed his divine love in human terms by giving us the Person of Jesus—who, in his
humanity, gave his life in obedience and love, even to the point of death on a cross. Jesus’
resurrection to a glorified body reveals the perfection of his humanity in eternal life.
Jesus summons you to follow him on the way of the cross, the way of death and resurrection. He
calls you to persevere in faith and love, no matter the grief or fear that afflict you. He invites you
to receive the joys and hopes of this world not as your own achievements or possessions, but as his
pledge of eternal life.
The observances of this Holy Week elaborate these mysteries:
 Today, Palm Sunday, we commemorate the Lord’s resolution to enter the city where he will be
arrested, tortured, and crucified. To follow Jesus requires our firm intention!
 Tuesday, we host our Lenten Penance Service at 7:00 p.m. As a community, we repent of our
past failures and beg God’s mercy, a new opportunity to follow Jesus. Bishop William Winter
and several priests will be available also for individual confession and absolution.
 Thursday we celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 p.m. The Mass commemorates
Jesus’ institution of the sacraments of the Eucharist and Holy Orders. Through the sacrament
of the Eucharist, Jesus renews his self-gift to us, and anew invites us to offer ourselves
alongside him in his eternal, divine love.
 Friday at 2:00 p.m. marks the Liturgy of the Passion and Death of the Lord. The distinctively
stark liturgy conveys the special solemnity and awe of Jesus’ victory over sin.
 Saturday at 8:30 p.m. (that is, after sunset) we begin the Easter Vigil—the most joyful
celebration of the bodily resurrection of the Lord, a revelation of the glory he intends for all
those who follow him in love. Thus the introduction to the Easter Vigil:
On this most sacred night in which our Lord Jesus Christ passed over from death to life, the Church
calls upon her sons and daughters, scattered throughout the world, to come together to watch and pray. If
we keep this memorial of the Lord’s paschal solemnity in this way, listening to his word and celebrating
his mysteries, then we shall have the sure hope of sharing his triumph over death and living with him in
God.
—Fr. Dave
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PRAYING FOR LIFE
At least 8 of our
parishioners
made it
downtown to
pray
‘against abortion
and for life’ on
our SEAS 40
Days for Life
Day, March 10,
2016. It was
rainy, chilly …
and peacefully prayerful! Hopefully many of you were
praying with us from your homes. The 40 Days for
Life - Lent 2016 Prayer Campaign continues until
March 20th - but the need for prayer for this issue,
unfortunately, will last much longer! Please continue
to keep the travesty of abortion, and all of the many
other issues that are contrary to dignity of life, in your
prayers!
GOD IN THE BOX
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish will support
Christians in the Holy Land through the Good
Friday Collection, as requested by Pope Francis.
You can be an instrument of peace in a troubled land.
PLEASE BE GENEROUS!
For more information about Christians in the Holy
Land, visit www.myfranciscan.org/good-friday.
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SEAS
EVANGELIZES
HEARTS SPEAK TO HEARTS
Easter is coming!
Soon it will be Easter Sunday, 2016, and we'll have a church FULL of people whom we wish were with us
EVERY Sunday! Let's pray for those who will come to join us ... and for those who are CONSIDERING coming
to join us. And, hey, while we're at it, let's move to the CENTER of 'our' pew, and wear a smile, to provide a
welcoming atmosphere!
A Prayer for Return
Gracious God,
You are full of compassion
and mercy for your people.
Give us a heart of welcome
for those who feel alienated
and cut off from Your love. Amen.
Jesus, loving Shepherd,
You search out and gather those who are lost
and carry them home.
Give us the courage and faith
to reach out and invite home Catholics
who have lost touch with
Christ and the Christian community. Amen.
Holy Spirit, source of unity,
You drive out all fear and prejudice
through the light of your presence.
Give us an attentive and gracious spirit
that will encourage returning Catholics
to rejoin the worshiping community and
to grow in their faith. Amen.
YOUNG ADULTS
AND YOUTH
Today! Sunday, March 20
“Small gestures of love, of
tenderness, of care, make people
feel that the Lord is with us.
This is how the door of mercy
opens.” — Recent Tweet from Pope Francis
Be one of 8.87 million people: Follow the Pope on Twitter!
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SERVICE OF APOLOGY
At 7:00 p.m. on Monday, of Holy
Week, March 21, 2016, Bishop
David Zubik will be leading a
special Service of Apology at Saint
Paul Cathedral in Oakland. If you,
a loved one, a friend or a family
member have been harmed in any
way by the Church, please
prayerfully consider attending.
Holy Week
At St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK
Children’s Religious Education classes are not in session.
TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK
Penance Service. 7:00 p.m. Bishop Winter & several priests will be available for individual confessions.
WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (except during 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Masses)
HOLY THURSDAY
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper. 7:00 p.m. with the Parish Choir
The church will be open for adoration until 11:00 p.m.
The Seven Church Tour
A bus will leave the church after the 7:00 p.m. Liturgy. There is no cost, however, a goodwill offering will be
accepted for gratuity and expenses. We will be visiting St. Margaret of Scotland Church, St. Pamphilus Church,
St. Pius X Church, Resurrection Church, St. Winifred Church, St. Bernard Church, and will conclude at
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.
Contact Steve Geitgey for reservations: 412-276-1011 ext. 217
GOOD FRIDAY
8:30 a.m. *Divine Mercy Novena.
2:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion.
The chanting of the St. John Passion and the Reproaches during the Veneration of the Cross with the Schola Cantorum.
The last Fish Fry for the season begins after the 2:00 p.m. Liturgy. Doors close at 7:00 p.m.
HOLY SATURDAY
8:30 a.m. *Divine Mercy Novena.
12:00 p.m. Blessing of the Easter Food/Baskets.
—No 4:00 p.m. Mass —
8:30 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter with the Parish Choir.
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
7:30 a.m. Mass
9:30 a.m. Mass with the Contemporary Choir
11:30 a.m. Mass with the Parish Choir
Easter
*Divine Mercy Novena continues on weekdays & Saturday March 28—April 2 after the
8:00 a.m. Mass, and concludes Sunday, April 3, at 3:00 p.m. with solemn exposition and benediction.
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On Palm Sunday, March 20 at 4:30 PM, the Schola Cantorum
Franciscana (Franciscan School of Singing) will give a free concert
and sing Vespers at St. Bernard Church, 311 Washington Road,
Mt. Lebanon.
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The group is the premiere choral ensemble of Franciscan University of Steubenville
and is under the direction of our own Nick Will.
The concert and service of all a cappella music is a great way to start your Holy Week.
Please come and bring a friend!
Bishop Zubik has asked that every parish hold Eucharistic Adoration
on Wednesday of Holy Week: March 23.
On that day the Bishop will be present at the U.S. Supreme Court as the
Justices hear arguments challenging the HHS Mandate. Please come and
spend some time in the presence of Jesus praying for religious freedom.
We will begin our day after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
and continue to Benediction at 6:15 p.m.
You are encouraged to designate a specific hour that you will attend.
Please register in Holy Family Hall
Thank you to our Christian Mothers & Guild for their help in coordinating the event.
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Dates to Remember
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Monday, March 21
No Classes Scheduled
Holy Week
Monday, March 28
No Classes Scheduled
Easter Week
Sunday, April 3
12:30 p.m. Family Event
St. Luke Hall
Monday, April 4
Classes moved to April 3
Mondays– April 11, 18, 25
Classes in session
Friday, April 29
1st Communion Rehearsal
Sunday, May 1
1st Communion during the
11:30 a.m. Mass
Thursday, May 5
Ascension Thursday Mass
with May Crowning
6:30 p.m. ALL ATTEND
Tuesday, May 31
Confirmation with Bishop
Zubik 7:00 p.m.
Holy Week
and Beyond
We will not have classes on Monday. There are
no classes scheduled for Easter Monday. The
following week, classes have been “moved” to
Sunday afternoon. (see schedule on left).
On April 3, we will be meeting after the 11:30 Mass in
St. Luke Hall. It is Divine Mercy Sunday and we will be celebrating with
lunch while we gather for this multi-generational class. This is the last
instructional “family night” and we are hoping for good attendance! As
with all of our family events, the children’s participation is needed to help
fulfill the Diocesan requirements for Religious Education Programs.
Please RSVP to this event so we can be sure to have plenty of food for
lunch!
Please RSVP for April 3rd Lunch and Family Event:
education@seascarnegie.org OR 412-276-1011x 222
The Confirmation Rehearsal date
is Wednesday, May 25, at 7:00 p.m.
This is a mandatory rehearsal.
CONFIRMATION SESSIONS FOR ADULTS
Usually one time a year we offer a series of preparation meetings for
high school students or adults who have never been confirmed. Our
parish Confirmation will be on Tuesday evening, May 31, with Bishop
Zubik. During these preparation times we will reflect and examine the
Sacraments of Initiation and Reconciliation. We now have established
meeting dates of April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, Sundays 12:30 to 1:30 pm.
Please call a.s.a.p. the Office for Initiation (412-276-1011x225) or email
rcia@seascarnegie.org for registration in these sessions. Consider
completing your Initiation Sacraments through this preparation!
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Maria Mission Circle#15
Farewell
Luncheon
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Airport Marriott Hotel
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact Adeline Makar:
412-279-4116
LAST CHANCE!
Come to the FISH FRY!
Come and join your friends, neighbors,
and fellow parishioners, for a not-soquiet evening of good food, good
conversation, and good fun! Or grab a
“take-out” for a quiet dinner at home.
We’ll be “open” on Good Friday
from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
The Golden Agers
Special Event!
Come to the
Golden Agers Meeting
on Wednesday, April 6
at 1:30 p.m.
and shop at their
Spring Craft Show!
Spring
Craft
Show
Call Don Cain for details: 412-279-0885
GARY M. ZYRA
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Vladimir S. Corba
Funeral Home
ANITA
ASTORINO KULIK
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Michele Corba Kapeluck -F.D.,
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Fax: 412-505-6800
302 Third Street Carnegie, PA 15106
PA 6846
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On the cover: Pietà by Frank DeAndrea
Location: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, St. Maximilian Kolbe Room
Frank DeAndrea was born and raised in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh. He
served in the US Navy during World War II and graduated from the Art Institute of
Pittsburgh before studying painting and design at Carnegie Tech. He died in 2006, survived
by six sons, one of whom is St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parishioner Mark DeAndrea.
All depictions of the Pietà show the dead body of the Lord Jesus in the arms of
his mother. Usually, the figures are set against what the artist imagines to be
the historical Jerusalem, or in a landscape contemporary to the artist. Frank
DeAndrea’s version detaches this image from any earthly or historical setting
and instead fashions a context of nebulous lines and orbs, evocative of outer
space. The artist seems to suggest the cosmic importance of the image—that
the death of the Lord Jesus and the grief of his mother condition all time and
space, and perhaps transcend even these.
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