This Week - Saint Mary Church

Saint
Mary
Church
A PENNSYLVANIA CHARITABLE TRUST
Established in 1854
“Built on Living Stones”
444 Glenfield Road
Sewickley, PA 15143
January 11, 2015
The Baptism of the Lord
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www.saintmaryaleppo.org
PARISH STAFF
Father David J. Jastrab, Pastor ................... 412.741.6460
Fax……….. 412.749.9271
Barbara Venturella,
Coordinator for Religious Education............... 412.741.3959
b_venturella@saintmaryaleppo.org
Richard Gruber,
Business Manager, Director of Music Ministry..412.741.6501
rgruber@saintmaryaleppo.org
Barbara Cox, Office Manager, Safe Environment
Coordinator, Wedding Coordinator…………...412.741.6460
bcox@saintmaryaleppo.org
Finance Council, FinanceCouncil@saintmaryaleppo.org
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass
5:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m.
Mass at Masonic Village at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
When Traveling: www.masstimes.org or 1.858.207.6277
Eucharistic Adoration—3-5 p.m., Sundays
An Automated External Defibrillator or AED is located in
the Church vestibule near the front door.
Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: 1.888.808.1235
Childline (Abuse) Protective Services: 1.800.932.0313
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday at noon
www.saintmaryaleppo.org
SACRAMENTS
RECONCILIATION: every Saturday from 4—4:30 p.m.
or by appointment.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
CCD - Grades Kdg - 5: 9-10:15 a.m. Sundays (weekly)
Confirmation Class (8th Grade) 9-10:15 a.m. Sundays (wkly)
CCD - Grades 6 - 7:
6:00-8:00 p.m. Sundays (bi-weekly)
BAPTISM: By appointment - 412.741.6460
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Diocesan directives require that arrangements for a marriage be made at least six months
prior to the anticipated wedding date. All couples are required to
attend a Pre-Marriage Preparation Program. Please call the rectory
for information or to schedule a meeting 412.741.6460.
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: This program is for
those inquiring about becoming Catholic or those who have not
received all of the Initiation Sacraments. Those who would like to
know more about their faith, please call the rectory office for more
information 412.741.6460.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK/SHUT-INS: Please
notify the rectory when a family member is ill or hospitalized.
Ministers of the Eucharist are available to bring communion
to those ill and homebound.
PRAYER REQUESTS: Send an email to Carolyn Oblak at
oblak@comcast.net or call 412.576.9707.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
St. Mary Church welcomes all who seek to enhance their own personal, family and community relationships with God Almighty.
Ours is a varied congregation open to the talents of all. Our common goal is to continue the efforts of our ancestors to provide a legacy of Faith for future generations.
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January 11, 2015
We Welcome You to Sunday Mass—good Catholics come to the Table of the Lord every Sunday.
Only for serious reasons do we fail to come to Sunday Mass and worship the Lord Jesus Christ. Our
families gather weekly and worship the Lord and thank the Lord for the wonders of God’s love. Remember the family that prays together, stays together.
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord—John the Baptist baptized the Lord Jesus in the waters of the Jordan River. The
Lord’s Baptism is a foreshadowing of our own Sacramental Baptism. In the Sacrament of Holy Baptism we become
children of God and heirs of Heaven. The other six Sacraments of the Catholic Church are built upon the Sacrament
of Holy Baptism. Needless to say, the Sacrament of Baptism is necessary for Salvation. Original sin is taken away
and we are filled with the grace and goodness of the Lord Jesus Christ. On this important celebration of our Catholic
Faith let us be thankful for our Baptism and the Baptism of our family members in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Liturgical Calendar—the Christmas season in the Church ends today—tomorrow, Monday, January 12, we enter
into Ordinary Time in the Prayer Life of our Church. Our next festival of Faith begins on Wednesday, February 18,
Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Holy Season of Lent.
Grateful—I am most grateful for all who helped our Parish celebrate Blessed and Holy Christmas. Our Parish Family appreciates and values all of the many hearts and hands that contributed to a most fitting observance of Christmas
2014.
Families—in the New Year we are praying for all of our families as we prepare for the visit of Pope Francis to the
United States and the special gathering of families in Philadelphia. This year pray for all families especially our families here at Saint Mary’s.
Have a good week. Hug the kids. Stay healthy. Love, Fr. Dave
GENERAL ADVICE FOR HEALTHY LIVING
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God that
you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to
God, which is your reasonable service.” (Romans 12:1)
Important reminders for the year:
1. Schedule your yearly visit with your primary care physician.
2. Women above the age of 18 or any female that is sexually active should schedule their yearly pap smear.
3. Women above 40 remember to get your mammogram
and for all women monthly breast self exam for lumps.
Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths in
women between 40 and 65 years.
4. Men above 50 remind your doctor to check your prostate
an/or PSA. Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy
in men in the United States.
5. See your dentist at least every 6 months.
6. Incorporate exercise in your life and shoot for at least 20
minutes three times a week.
7. Eat right and NEVER drink your calories.
8. Stop smoking.
9. Drink alcohol in moderation.
Always use your seat belt and please strap your children per
guidelines.
Without our health in mind and body, we really cannot function. Watch over yourself and utilize the resources that are
available.
Prayer: Loving Father, help us to put on the new person,
who is renewed in knowledge, according to your image.
Thank you, Father. In the name of Jesus Christ, AMEN.
A Health Note from Dr. Catherine Udekwu, M.D., St. Benedict the Moor
Parish Nurse and Health Ministry Team
Adult Education Enrichment Scripture
(15 hrs.) Psalms Class
—on Sundays—February 8, March 8, April 12,
May 17 and June 7, from 9 a.m.—noon, at St. Mary Parish’s
Meenan Center with Master Catechist Dr. Josephine Crame.
Make check payable in the amount of $30. to St. Mary Church
and in the comment section write “Psalms Class.” Contact Barb
Venturella at 412.741.3959 for Registration Form.
Come One, Come All—Altar Server Training
for new altar servers on Sun., Jan. 18 from 11:30
a.m.—1:30 p.m. (lunch provided). We are looking for
children, grade 4 and up, who are interested in becoming an altar server. Anyone attending this session will be completely trained and ready to serve Mass as soon as February! No
experience is necessary, just the will to serve! We are especially
in need of servers for the Sat., 5 p.m. and Sun., 8 a.m. Masses,
but are also accepting new servers for the Sun., 10:30 a.m. Mass.
Anyone interested in enrolling their children should contact Matt
Houser at 412.498.2828 for more information. Walk-ins are
also welcome on the 18th.
Can’t think of a gift for someone? Give something really special—a Mass. If you would like to have a Mass offered: birthday,
anniversary, healing or for the repose of a soul, please call the
office at 412.741.6460 or complete and return the form below.
The $10 donation and form can be placed in an envelope and put
in the offertory basket and the card can be mailed to the recipient
by the office or you may pick it up.
Intention’s Name:_______________________________________
Circle one: healing, well-being, death, birthday, anniversary
Requester’s name:___________________________________
Name and address to whom card will be sent:
_________________________________________________
The Baptism of the Lord
—Protecting God’s Children Class—at
Sts. John and Paul on Thurs., Jan. 15
from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Please register
online at www/virtus.org. There is no
cost to attend.
—An Invitation to Visit St. Vincent
College to all college-bound students and their families to visit
their scenic and historic campus in Latrobe, PA and learn more
about the benefits of attending this top-ranked Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts and sciences college on Mon., Jan. 19 (Martin
Luther King Jr. Day) and Mon., Feb. 16 (Presidents’ Day). Get
Acquainted Day Open Houses are Saturdays, Jan. 31, April 11,
June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15. Details at www.stvincent.edu/
visit or 800.782.5549.
—Andrea Weinzierl will be Ursula in Disney’s The Little Mermaid production by Pittsburgh Musical Theater at the Byham
Theater, Jan. 22—Feb. 1. For tickets call 412.456.6666 or visit
http://trustarts.culturaldistrict.org/
—Open House at St. Teresa of Avila School in Ross Twp for
prospective students on Jan. 25, from 9 a.m.—noon. Meet the
teachers, principal and current school parents. For
info
412.367.9001, ext 530, or visit www.SaintTeresas.org.
—Marriage Preparation Program (Pre-Cana) at Assumption
Parish in Bellevue, Fri., Feb. 6 from 7-9:30 p.m. and Sat., Feb. 7
from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday's session includes all of the
couples attending our 4 p.m. Mass together. After Mass at the
Hall there will be a very light supper and certificates will be distributed. Cost is $50 per couple.
This class fulfills the diocesan requirement for participation in a
marriage preparation program before getting married in the
Catholic Church. Attendance at both sessions is required. For
info/register, call Mary at 412.766.6660. Space is limited.
—Open House Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic—for prospective students Feb. 22, 1:30—3:30 p.m. If you plan on attending,
please register at cwnchs.org.
Parish Poor Box—If you are aware of a parish family, or are a parishioner, in need of financial help, call the Office.
Flower Dedications—to remember a special occasion with a
flower dedication call Sue Scioscia at 412.370.2897.
A Family Perspective...by Bud Ozar
The gospel today points to Jesus’ humanity; like us He needed
RECOGNITION (“You are my Son”), AFFFECTION (“My
Beloved Son”) and AFFIRMANTION (“With you I am well
pleased.”). In our families it is easy to focus on irritating behaviors and take for granted all the positives. This New Year
take a lesson from God the Father, be an AFFIRMER and not
a BLAMER.
Please Pray for our Sick & Shut-ins
Betty Adams, Baby Jaryd Boyer, Alissa Boyle,
Rev. James L. Bruney, Mary Catterall, David
Coyle, Mary Ann Donahue, Patrick Donahue, Marlene Frey, Doris
Funderwhite, Alessandra Busatta Gruelle, Lynn Huston Holmes,
Sally Houser, Davey Jones, Keitel Family, Baby Lily Lauffer, Clarence Lewis, Charles Liffert, Mary Louise Lorey, Patricia G. Lorey,
Frank McClaine, Janet McGervey, Joe Miketic, Diana Mohr, Joanne
& Frank Reich, Pat Rothe, Marlene Smiley, Ann Stroyne, Dorothy
Weber, Evelyn Wiley and Bill Wintermantel
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INFLUENZA Is it a Cold or the Flu?
SYMPTOM
FLU
COLD
Onset of illness
sudden
slow
Fever
yes
no
Fatigue, weakness
yes
no
Joint pain
yes
no
Muscle aches and pains
yes
no
Headache
yes
no
Decreased appetite
yes
no
Chills
yes
no
Cough
yes
yes
Stuffy/runny nose
no
yes
Sore throat
no
yes
Diarrhea and vomiting
no
no
Transmission of the Influenza virus is by droplets from respiratory secretions. The virus is propelled by sneezing or coughing. Hand to hand and other personal contact can also result in
transmission. Incubation period for the flu is short, anywhere
from 1 to 3 days. Infected persons are usually contagious from
one day before they develop symptoms to up to 7 days after
they get sick. Uncomplicated flu, the acute illness resolves in
2 to 5 days and most patients are fully recovered in one week.
In a minority of patients, the weakness of the disease persists
for several weeks. Complications include: Dehydration, Seizures, Pneumonia, Liver failure, Myocarditis (inflammation of
the Heart), and Myositis (inflammation of the muscles).
Prevention—Wash Your Hands Often
TREATMENT—is largely supportive with fever reducers, rest
and fluids. There are antiviral medications on the market but
must be started within 48 hours of illness to be effective. Antibiotics should be reserved for therapy of bacterial complications of the disease. Close observation is key to preventing
death.
There is NO CURE for the flu or a cold but time itself
When to Seek Emergency Medical Care: vomiting and unable to keep liquids down, has signs of dehydration (dizziness
when standing, absence of urination or in infants, a lack of
tears when they cry), seizures, lingering fever, difficulty
breathing or shortness of breath, purple or blue discoloration of
the lips, chest pain, and unusual fatigue, being so irritable that
the child does not what to be held, and confusion.
To Feel Better – Rest and Drink plenty of fluids
Medication to help with the symptoms: Over the counter
medications can make you more comfortable by treating the
symptoms but do not treat the virus.
Nasal decongestants, cough suppressants (antitussives), Expectorants (to loosen mucus and make your cough more productive), Antihistamines (stop runny nose and sneezing), Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen
Do not give aspirin to children 12 and under who have flu
symptoms (this is associated with Reye syndrome – a rare fatal
condition)
Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay
home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep
from infecting them.
Get a FLU SHOT – it is the best tool to win the fight!
Content source: Centers for Disease Control &Health Ministry
JANUARY
11 Eucharistic Adoration—3-5 p.m.
12 Exercise Class—6-7 p.m.
13 Quilters—9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.—Meenan Center
18 Altar Servers’ Training (with lunch) 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Business/Music Corner:
Well, this week I am trying to catch-up on the collections for the past two weeks! The good news is that
we deposited a little over $30,400 this past week.
Specifically, the Christmas Mass collection(s) were $8,710
and probably a little will be trickling in the next few weeks.
The total amount [Christmas] is almost exactly what we collected last year, which is good news for the parish.
Music Highlights: Well, I can say without reservation that all
three Christmas Masses were musically a great tribute to our
parish and the music ministry. All the groups performed superbly and I gratefully thank all of them for their hard work.
But now we must turn to Holy Week and Easter and so the
work continues! Fr. Dave kids about having Christmas [and
Easter] every 3rd year to make it liturgically easier but I suspect that would instigate a demonstration and we seem to
have enough of those in these troubled times. My consultants
have assured me that they would continue to celebrate each
year as their ‘livelihood’ is dependent upon these festive-food
occasions! I have been somewhat remiss in updating their
activities. I do know that Norm once again had trouble while
trying to decorate their Christmas tree. When he tried to illuminate and place the star on the top of the tree, he somehow
got his tail stuck in one of the light sockets and well… Nony
said that the star lit-up for a few seconds and then looked a
little like a Fourth-of-July fireworks gone terribly wrong but
admitted that it did bring some Christmas cheer to the day
after he recovered from uncontrollable laughter. I told him to
take a ‘time-out’.
Christmas Offertory: $6,975;
Christmas Collection:
PSP: $1,590; Votives: $5; Church
Offertory: $35;
Alive: $300;
Christmas Charities: $1,647.
Collections: (Dec. 28th week)
Offertory: $2,736; PSP: $2,512; Votives: $15; Church
Alive: $1,000; Initial Off.: $100;
Christmas Offertory: $415; Christmas Charities: $85.
Collections: (Solemnity of Mary): Sol. Of Mary: $911.03;
PSP: $150; Offertory: $263; Initial Off.: $100;
Christmas Charities: $50.
Collections: (Jan. 4th week):
Offer. 1,886.75; PSP: $1,615; Church Alive: $100;
Initial Offering: $238; Bulletins: $20.
Collection (Mail-in): Offertory: $382; Parish Share:
$4,000; Christmas Offertory: $800; Votives: $8;
Church Alive: $1,000; Women’s Guild: $25.
Dick Gruber, Business Manager/Dir of Music Ministries
SAT.
SUN.
5 p.m.
8 a.m.
BIRTHDAY OF PETER A. DeANGELIS II
(Mary DeAngelis)
Lector —Dorie Hartman;
Commentator—Amy/Bill Garrison
Server/s—Andrew Gannon/Erik Studebaker
Eucharistic Ministers—Bernie Hartle/Betty Taiclet/
Dorie Hartman
Ushers—Bill Wintermantel/Jim Behr/Dick Rothe/
Rick Kelly
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNA KAPLACK
(Family)
Lector —Gary Weiss; Commentator—Susie Von Kaenel
Server/s—Matthew Von Kaenel/Shannon Von Kaenel
Eucharistic Ministers—Carolyn Oblak/Rosemary Traill/
Barb Venturella
Ushers—Mark Rodgers/Dave Miller
10:30 a.m.CATHERINE M. HARTLE
MON.
9 a.m.
TUES.
9 a.m.
WED.
9 a.m.
(Family)
Lector—Matt Houser; Commentator—Riley Farrar
Server/s—Shayna Cunnard/Savannah Graber
Eucharistic Ministers—Linda Stringert/Dennis Marn
Annette Cammarata
Ushers—Todd Diedrick/Tom Volk
WELL WISHES FOR
JESSICA WINTERMANTEL
(Grammy and Poppy)
THERESA BARTOLOTTA
(Fr. Dave)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
PETER A. DeANGELIS II, NEPHEW
(Mary DeAngelis)
1:30 p.m. MASS AT MASONIC VILLAGE
THURS. 9 a.m. WELL-BEING OF GERARD SNYDER
FRI.
SAT.
SUN.
9 a.m.
5 p.m.
8 a.m.
(Snyder Family)
JAMES McNELIS
(DeFilippo Family)
SCOTT PSYCK
(Mary DeAngelis)
Lector —Diane Wintermantel
Commentator—Herb Hartle
Server/s—Caroline Sweeney/Mary Gannon
Eucharistic Ministers—Bernie Hartle/Betty Taiclet/
Dorie Hartman
Ushers—Bill Wintermantel/Jim Behr/Dick Rothe/
Rick Kelly
CARNEY AND THE GOOD FAMILIES
(Sue Carney)
Lector —Barb Venturella;
Commentator—Susie Von Kaenel
Server/s—Riley Farrar/Brennan Raught
Eucharistic Ministers—Carolyn Oblak/Rosemary Traill/
Barb Venturella
Ushers—Mark Rodgers/Dave Miller
10:30 a.m.JAMES McNELIS
(Colenbrander Family)
Lector—Marlene Frey; Commentator—Joyce Raught
Server/s—Hannah Ashburn/Theo Houser
Eucharistic Ministers—Linda Stringert/Dennis Marn
Annette Cammarata
Ushers—Todd Diedrick/Tom Volk
JANUARY
11
24
25
9—10:15 a.m.
6-8 p.m.
10 a.m.
9—10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
6-8 p.m.
Grades K-5 & 8
Grades 6 & 7
First Reconciliation—Grade 2
Grades K-5 & 8
Youth Mass—Grade 5
Grades 6 & 7