Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time – November 15, 2015
1607 GREENTREE ROAD - PITTSBURGH, PA15220
(412) 563-3189 OFFICE - (412) 563-8524 FAX - SSJPITTSBURGH.ORG
Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
OPENING HYMN (#642)
1.
Love divine, all loves excelling,
Joy of heav’n to earth come down!
Fix in us your humble dwelling,
All your faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, source of all compassion,
Love unbounded, love all pure;
Visit us with your salvation,
Let your love in us endure.
2.
Finish then your new creation,
Pure and spotless, gracious Lord,
Let us see your great salvation
Perfectly in you restored.
Changed from glory into glory,
Till in heav’n we take our place,
Till we sing before the almighty
Lost in wonder, love and praise.
November 15, 2015
SECOND READING
Hebrews 10: 11 – 14, 18
Brothers and sisters: Every priest stands daily
at his ministry, offering frequently those same
sacrifices that can never take away sins. But
this one offered one sacrifice for sins, and took
his seat forever at the right hand of God; now he
waits until his enemies are made his footstool.
For by one offering he has made perfect forever
those who are being consecrated. Where there is
forgiveness of these, there is no longer offering
for sin.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
GOSPEL READING
Mark 13: 24 - 32
GLORIA
Jesus said to his disciples: “In those days after
FIRST READING that tribulation the sun will be darkened, and the
Daniel 12: 1-3 moon will not give its light, and the stars will
In those days, I, Daniel, heard this word of the be falling from the sky, and the powers in the
Lord; “At that time there shall arise Michael, the heavens will be shaken.” “And then they will see
great prince, guardian of your people; it shall ‘the Son of Man coming in the clouds’ with great
be a time unsurpassed in distress since nations power and glory, and then he will send out the
began until that time. At that time your people angels and gather his elect from the four winds,
shall escape, everyone who is found written in the from the end of the earth to the end of the sky.”
book. Many of those who sleep in the dust of the “Learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branch
earth shall awake; some shall live forever, others becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that
shall be an everlasting horror and disgrace. But summer is near. In the same way, when you see
the wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of these things happening, know that he is near, at
the firmament, and those who lead the many to the gates. Amen, I say to you, this generation will
justice shall be like the stars forever.”
not pass away until all these things have taken
place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my
The word of the Lord. words will not pass away.” “But of that day or
Thanks be to God. hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven,
nor the Son, but only the Father.”
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
You are my in - her-i-tance, O
Lord.
HOMILY
PROFESSION OF FAITH
SIGN OF PEACE
LAMB OF GOD
DISTRIBUTION OF THE EUCHARIST
(#950)
And I will raise you up,
and I will raise you up,
and I will raise you up on the last day.
Prayer for On Mission for
The Church Alive!
Father of Mercy,
as we journey On Mission for The Church
Alive!, endow us with your gifts of
collaboration, courage and compassion. Help
us to fulfill the mission of Jesus and His
Church through vibrant parishes and effective
ministries. Raise up selfless, energetic leaders
to serve the Church in fidelity and with
care May we, the Church of Pittsburgh in
Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence
and Washington counties, be sustained and
strengthened by your grace. Help us to learn
Jesus, to love Jesus and to live Jesus. Hear
this prayer and grant it through Jesus Christ
our Lord, with the help of our dear Blessed
Mother, under the mantle of her love, Amen.
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS
LITURGY of the EUCHARIST
PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS (#713)
Eye has not seen, ear has not heard
what God has ready for those who love him;
Spirit of love, come, give us the mind of Jesus,
teach us the wisdom of God.
HOLY
MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION
GREAT AMEN
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BLESSING AND DISMISSAL
RECESSIONAL (#637)
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
let your song be sung from mountains high.
Sing a new song unto the Lord,
singing Alleluia.
1.
Shout with gladness! Dance for Joy!
O Come before the Lord.
And play for God on glad tamborines,
and let your trumpet sound.
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
let your song be sung from mountains high.
Sing a new song unto the Lord,
singing Alleluia.
2.
Rise, O children, from your sleep;
your Savior now has come.
He has turned you sorrow to joy,
and filled your sould with song.
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
let your song be sung from mountains high.
Sing a new song unto the Lord,
singing Alleluia.
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Sacraments & Mass Intentions
Saturday, November 14, 2015
4:00 PM, Olga Buritz – Daughters
Sunday, November 15, 2015
7:30 AM, George T. Legin – Mark, Natalie,
9:30 AM, People of the Parish
& Justin Metz
11:30 AM, Eileen Johns – Family
4:00 PM, Syro-Malabar Mass
Monday, November 16, 2015
8:30 AM, Albert Ross – Marion Nowak
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
8:30 AM, Walter Nowak – Harry & Jean Schultz
9:00 AM, Eucharistic Adoration
7:00 PM, Reconciliation
8:00 PM, Benediction
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
8:30 AM, Judy Sunseri – Bob & Marie Sherwin
Thursday, November 19, 2015
8:30 AM, Mr. & Mrs. Martin Barrett(Anniversary)
– A Friend
Friday, November 20, 2015
8:30 AM, Paul M. Brownhill – Brownhill Family
Saturday, November 21, 2015
2:00 PM, Wedding – Allison Zyra & Shaun Darrah
4:00 PM, Frances & Harry Wassel
Paula & Joe Poerio
Sunday, November 22, 2015
7:30 AM, Joseph & Elizabeth Butchko
– Fran & Jack Butchko
9:30 AM, Daniel Petrelli – Bob, Mary,Caitlin Doyle
11:30 AM, People of the Parish
Pope Francis’ Intentions for November
Universal: That we may be open to personal
encounter and dialogue with all, even those
whose convictions differ from our own.
Evangelization: That pastors of the Church,
with profound love for their flocks, may
accompany them and enliven their hope.
Prayers for the Sick
Please pray for: Carole Billings, Joan Bird,
John Brose, Premo Ciccone, Joe Crugnale,
Grandy & Grandma Donahue, Dorothy
Drensen, Helen Fallon, Vivian Flaherty,
Patricia Geubtner, Raymond Giudici,
Jeff Hought, Betty Janora, Art Kifer,
Charlotte Krashna, Santo Mascellino, Joan
Mendel, Karen McCartney, Carol McIsaac,
Keri Midgley, Mary Minick, Florinda
Rosemeyer, Amanda Sembrat, Isabella
Torris, Ralph Zeto, and all who are sick and
need our prayers.
Please pray for: All the faithfully departed
parishioners and benefactors of SS. Simon
& Jude Parish.
Please remember to call the Parish Office before you or a
loved one are admitted to a hospital or nursing home. Because
of the HIPAA Law, treatment facilities are not permitted to
call us unless given permission by the family.
Prayers for our
Service Men & Women
Cpt. Steven M. Allinder, Navy
Ssgt. Zachary Barkhymer, Air Force
SPC. Andrew Bezek, Army
FA. Laura Bird, Coast Guard
Sgt. Ryan Butschle, USMC
Cpt. Adam Cloninger, Army
Cpt. Meagan Cloninger, Army
Airman 1st Class Alex Crlenjak, Air Force
Col. Patrick M. Fallon, USAF, M.I.A.
SPC. Michael J Fenton, Army Nat’l Guard
Cpt. Raymond Fisher, Army
PFC. William Godzinski, Army
1st class PF Alina Gropelli, Navy
Cpt. Andrew Howell, Army
Cpt. Hayden Howell, Army
Tech Sgt. Aaron Hunt, Air Force
1st Lt. Leila Joint, Army
Pvt. 1st Class Joshua Joint, Army
Lt. Commander Paul Joyce, Navy
Pvt 1st. Class Tyler C. Wesley, Marines
Cpt. Kelsey Barley Rousey, Army
Let’s talk.
Those are good
words. They call on
us to put our heads
together to solve
problems, to build
things up, to create
good things. Let’s
stress that word
“together.” It’s called collaboration – good people
working together. Central to “On Mission for The
Church Alive!” is collaboration. We are working
collaboratively on the difficulties and opportunities
we have as the Church of Pittsburgh to look for good
answers. There’s work to be done. Look around to
find somebody to talk about those difficulties and
opportunities. Today is a good time to start.
To read more, check out “On Mission for The Church
Alive!” on page 5 of this week’s Pittsburgh Catholic
and visit OnMissionChurchAlive.org.
Early Childhood Center Halloween!
The Early Childhood Center had a “spook”tacular time
with their new Minion friend (aka Fr. Jay)! There were
ghosts, super heroes, princesses, pumpkins, witches,
and even more minions!! Our party day ended with a
costume parade in the gym for all to enjoy!
What a FUN time!
Thank you!
A heartfelt “thank you” to all who
volunteered to help with the Holiday Craft
Show. My wonderful friends, Kathy Lloyd,
Diane & Wayne Crowe, Theresa Malacki,
Sharon Lentz, Cathy & Kerri Maselko,
Cris Bridge, and Caitlyn Doyle. The Craft
Show wouldn’t have been possible without
all of your help! Thanks also to all who
donated to the Bake Sale. All proceeds
from the Craft Show will be donated to
SSJ’s Faith Formation Ministry.
- Lisa DeRose
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
CLEARANCES FOR
VOLUNTEERS:
St. Margaret Parish in Greentree is
holding a Protecting God’s Children
workshop on Wednesday,
November 18th at 6:30 P.M.
Please call Deacon Thom Mills at
412-921-0745 x9 for more information.
Missed the parish retreat???
Feeling the need to spend a
weekend with God?
REACHING FOR ANSWERS? How can
I make the changes I want in life? Can
God help? Does God even exist? Hear
men from all walks of life, some Christian,
some not, some no faith at all, tell their
life changing stories. Nothing to do but
listen and decide for yourself. Retreat in a
relaxed atmosphere, comfortable clothing,
good food & private rooms.
The 48-Hour Retreat at St. Paul of the Cross
Retreat Center on Pittsburgh’s SouthSide
FRIDAY night December 4th - Sunday
afternoon December 6th. Register online
at www.pittsburghmensemmaus.com or
call Jim Walther@ 412-531-9432
SSJ Community News
SSJ Christmas Giving Tree
ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, November 15, 2015
9:30 AM, Faith Formation Mass – 5th & 6th
6:00 PM, 412Youth Adoration – St Barbara Parish
Monday, November 16, 2015
NO MEETINGS OR EVENTS
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
11:00 AM, Bible Study, call Parish office for more info
6:45 PM, Divorced & Seperated Series, PLC Café
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
6:30 PM, Faith Formation, Parish Life Center
Thursday, November 19, 2015
7:00 PM, Choir, Parish Life Center
7:00 PM, Christian Mothers, Church
7:00 PM, Finance Council, Admin. Bldg.
Friday, November 20, 2015
12:00 PM, Rosary, Church
8:00 PM, AA, Parish Life Center
Saturday, November 21, 2015
7:00 AM, Catholic Men’s Fellowhip, PLC
8:30 AM, Catholic Woman’s Fellowship, PLC
8:45 AM, St. Vincent de Paul, Parish Life Center
6:00 PM, Love, Marriage, Pierogies & Baseball,
PNC Park
MERCY IS A VERB
Faith Formation
Praise and Worship,
Prayer and Gospel,
Message and Service.
November 15th, 9:30 AM Youth Liturgy 5th & 6th
November 18th, 6:30 PM “For this I was born and
for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth.”
November 25th NO FAITH FORMATION
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
The Ladies of Charity are once again
sponsoring the Giving Tree from Nov. 14 thru
Nov. 29. Several organizations are supported
as noted by the different ornaments.
Gingerbread man- Angel’s Place
– assists unwed mothers
Green Christmas Ball – Miryam’s
– homeless women’s shelter
(please do not wrap gifts for Miryam’s).
Red Christmas Stocking – Pioneer School
– handicapped children.
White Snowflakes
– Gift cards to be used throughout the year
to help the needy and homeless.
All gifts can be left under the tree. There
will be a box for gift cards or you can drop
gift cards in the collection basket.
Please note: All gifts must be returned no
later than November 30.
Your gift brings the love of the SSJ family
into the hearts of the needy. Thank you in
advance for your generosity.
CAFFEINATED CATHOLICS
Come enjoy coffee, lunch, and fellowship with other
young adults while hearing about our Catholic faith and
journey! We meet on the balcony of Carnegie Coffee
(132 East Main Street, Carnegie, PA 15106) from 1-2:30
PM to listen to a talk and enjoy fellowship with one
another; Sunday, November 22 Steve Geitgey will talk
and lead discussion on "[Spiritual] Mountain Climbing
101." Open to all adults from college age to 40; for
more information, call St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish
at 412-276-1011 x217, email yyam@seascarnegie.org.
Ladies of Charity celebrate 25 wonderful years of service at SSJ
Founded by St. Vincent de Paul, Patron of
all Charity, the Ladies of Charity responded
to the needs of the poor in seventeenth
century France. The organization was
established in Pittsburgh in 1959.
Our SS. Simon & Jude Ladies of Charity
have been ministering in our parish for
twenty five years. They were established
here in 1990 by parishioner, Grace
Eckhardt. Some of their ministries include
visiting the sick and the aged, assisting at
our funeral Masses, putting together gifts
for the home bound, preparing food for the
homeless, and aiding women's shelters.
The Ladies feel they make their lives more
meaningful if they share it with those who
need them.
"The Confraternity of Ladies of Charity
sprang from God in order to honor Our
Lord Jesus Christ as the Source and Model
of all Charity." - St. Vincent de Paul
412Youth Adoration
Sunday November 15th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
St. Barbara Parish
45 Prestley Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017
All high school students, college students, and young adults are
welcome to St. Barbara Parish to pray and worship at Eucharistic
Adoration as a united group of youth from SS. Simon & Jude,
Our Lady of Grace, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Margaret, and
St. Barbara. Eucharist renews our covenant, draws us into the
compelling love of Christ and sets us on fire. It is our desire
to see that this sacrament of love shall be at
the center of the life of the people of God.
Adoration is such a powerful time to focus
your thoughts and prayers. This is also not
your normal Adoration, we will be led in
song and worship by musician Mark Lang.
Take this opportunity to say “yes” to your
faith and be a part of an amazing worship.
Contact Rory Mitrik at rory@ssjpittsburgh.
org if you have any questions.
RCIA – Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults
What happens after we die? Humans have
been asking that question since the dawn
of time. Jesus reveals that death is not the
final word.
Christians follow the one who has gone
before us in the person of Jesus, whose
death and resurrection shed light on what
awaits us.
Death is a birth to new life. Jesus tells us
that whoever believes in Him will have
eternal life. Where are we heading? What
is our goal?
Do we desire to spend eternity with God?
Do our daily choices reflect our desire?