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www.holyfamilypgh.org
The only official website for our parishes.
School sites can also be accessed from this website.
CLERGY
Parish Email: [email protected]
Rev. Kevin G. Poecking
Pastor
Rev. George Dalton
Senior Parochial Vicar
Rev. David DeWitt
Senior Parochial Vicar
Deacon Joseph Vannucci
Deacon Timothy Noca
Deacon Frank Bursic
Weekend Mass Times
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM St. Irenaeus
4:00 PM St. John the Baptist
5:30 PM St. Joseph
6:00 PM Our Lady of Joy
Sunday: 8:00 AM Our Lady of Joy
8:30 AM St Joseph
9:00 AM St. John the Baptist
10:00 AM Our Lady of Joy
11:00 AM St. Januarius
11:00 AM St. Irenaeus
11:30 AM St. John the Baptist
6:00 PM St. John the Baptist
Confessions:
Monday 6:00-6:20 PM St . Januarius
Wednesday 6:00-6:20 PM St. Irenaeus
Saturday 9:30-10:00 AM St. John the Baptist
- Or By Appointment -
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HOLY FAMILY PARISH
St. Irenaeus, Oakmont
St. Januarius, St. John the Baptist, Plum
St. Joseph, Verona, Our Lady of Joy, Plum
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Meredith Fraschi
Middle School Faith Formation
Holy Family Parishioners:
Over the past ten months, many of our communities have
been faced with solitude. Our gospel from Mark this week
shares the same sense of solitude that Jesus was
requesting. He wanted to be somewhere deserted, to be
alone with his feelings, to recharge his spirit. While this time
in present day has been difficult for many, perhaps we can
look at this time as not only a time to be alone, but also a
time to recharge. As we begin to see a light and prayerfully
an end to this pandemic, the evidence is real that we need
to re-engage our parishioners and our community. The
need of a strengthened relationship with Jesus has never
been more apparent.
As a way to encourage a fostering of this
relationship, I am excited to be the first Director of
Engagement Ministries for Holy Family Parish. Over the
past couple of weeks since taking on this position, I have
received the question often, “So, what does that mean?”
One of my goals in this new ministry is to help re-engage
our parishioners as well as help welcome members of our
community into our parish through our growing number of
families preparing for baptism and couples preparing to
marry in the church. While there are several other items on
my list in engaging those coming into the church, it is also a
main priority of mine to help families bring Jesus into lives
and into their homes through the practice of prayer and
liturgical living. In order to do this, we need to catechize not
just children, but adults as well.
In an effort to get the ball rolling, one of the first
engagement activities organized was the local March for
Life on January 29 at Boyce Park. Together with about forty
others, we marched in fellowship, praying for the sanctity of
all life. While it was bitter cold, that did not stop marchers of
all ages even beginning in infancy. There were families,
single adults, clergy, and even participants of other faiths;
however, together we came in being a voice for the
voiceless. This first event was only the beginning of a new
wave of opportunities to meet families and invite them into a
better relationship with Jesus.
If there is anything you are looking for or if you have
ideas for what you would like to see, please reach out to me
at [email protected] or by calling 412-793-4511,
ext. 503. I am thrilled to be on this journey with all of you
and can’t wait to see the Holy Spirit thrive within us.
Your sister in Christ,
Steph Williams
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SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
READING I JB 7:1-4, 6-7
Job spoke, saying: Is not man’s life on earth a drudgery? Are not
his days those of hirelings? He is a slave who longs for the
shade, a hireling who waits for his wages. So I have been
assigned months of misery, and troubled nights have been
allotted to me. If in bed I say, “When shall I arise?” then the night
drags on; I am filled with restlessness until the dawn. My days are
swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; they come to an end without
hope. Remember that my life is like the wind; I shall not see
happiness again.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 147:1-2,3-4,5-6
R. Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.
Praise the Lord, for He is good; sing praise to our God, for He is
gracious; it is fitting to praise Him. The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem;
the dispersed of Israel He gathers.
R. Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He tells
the number of the stars; He calls each by name.
R. Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.
Great is our Lord and mighty in power; to His wisdom there is no
limit. The Lord sustains the lowly; the wicked He casts to the
ground.
R. Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.
READING 2 1 COR 9:16-19, 22-23
Brothers and sisters: If I preach the gospel, this is no reason
for me to boast, for an obligation has been imposed on me,
and woe to me if I do not preach it! If I do so willingly, I have a
recompense, but if unwillingly, then I have been entrusted
with a stewardship. What then is my recompense? That, when
I preach, I offer the gospel free of charge so as not to make
full use of my right in the gospel.
Although I am free in regard to all, I have made myself a slave
to all so as to win over as many as possible. To the weak I
became weak, to win over the weak. I have become all things
to all, to save at least some. All this I do for the sake of the
gospel, so that I too may have a share in it.
R. Alleluia, alleluia. MT 8:17
Christ took away our infirmities and bore our diseases.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
GOSPEL MK 1:29-39
On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon
and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law lay
sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He
approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the
fever left her and she waited on them. When it was evening,
after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed
by demons. The whole town was gathered at the door. He
cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he
drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak
because they knew him. Rising very early before dawn, he
left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed.
Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on
finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them,
“Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there
also. For this purpose have I come.” So he went into their
synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout
the whole of Galilee.
EL PAPA FRANCISCO CONVOCA EL AÑO DE SAN JOSE
(primera parte)
Con la Carta apostólica Patris corde (Con corazón de padre), el
Pontífice recuerda el 150 aniversario de la declaración de san José
como Patrono de la Iglesia Universal y, con motivo de esta ocasión,
a partir de hoy y hasta el 8 de diciembre de 2021 se celebrará un
año dedicado especialmente a él.
Padre amado, tierno y obediente
San José, de hecho, expresó concretamente su paternidad al haber
hecho de su vida una oblación de sí mismo en el amor puesto al
servicio del Mesías. De ahí su papel como "la pieza que une el
Antiguo y el Nuevo Testamento ", "siempre ha sido amado por el
pueblo cristiano". En él, "Jesús vio la ternura de Dios", la ternura
que nos hace “aceptar nuestra debilidad", porque "es a través y a
pesar de nuestra debilidad" que la mayoría de los designios divinos
se realizan. "Sólo la ternura nos salvará de la obra" del Acusador,
subraya el Pontífice, y es al encontrar la misericordia de Dios, espe-
cialmente en el Sacramento de la Reconciliación, que podemos
hacer "una experiencia de verdad y de ternura", porque “Dios no
nos condena, sino que nos acoge, nos abraza, nos sostiene, nos
perdona”. José es también un padre en obediencia a Dios: con su
"fiat" salva a María y a Jesús y enseña a su Hijo a "hacer la volun-
tad del Padre". Llamado por Dios a servir a la misión de Jesús,
"coopera en el gran misterio de la redención y es verdaderamente
un ministro de la salvación".
Padre en la acogida de la voluntad de Dios y del prójimo
Al mismo tiempo, José es "un padre en la acogida", porque "acogió
a María sin poner condiciones previas", un gesto importante aún
hoy -afirma Francisco- "en este mundo donde la violencia psicológi-
ca, verbal y física sobre la mujer es patente". Pero el Esposo de
María es también el que, confiando en el Señor, acoge en su vida
incluso los acontecimientos que no comprende, dejando de lado
sus razonamientos y reconciliándose con su propia historia. La vida
espiritual de José no “muestra una vía que explica, sino una vía
que acoge”, lo que no significa que sea "un hombre que se resigna
pasivamente". Al contrario: su protagonismo es "valiente y fuerte"
porque con "la fortaleza del Espíritu Santo", aquella "llena de es-
peranza", sabe “hacer sitio incluso a esa parte contradictoria,
inesperada y decepcionante de la existencia”. En la práctica, a
través de san José, es como si Dios nos repitiera: "¡No tengas mie-
do!", porque "la fe da sentido a cada acontecimiento feliz o triste" y
nos hace conscientes de que "Dios puede hacer que las flores bro-
ten entre las rocas". Y no sólo eso: José "no buscó atajos", sino que
enfrentó "‘con los ojos abiertos’ lo que le acontecía, asumiendo la
responsabilidad en primera persona".
https://www.vaticannews.va/es/papa/news/2020-12/papa-francisco-
carta-patris-corde-san-jose.html
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HOLY FAMILY MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
* Live Streamed Masses
DATE TIME CH PRIEST INTENTION/REQUESTER
SATURDAY 2/6 * 4:00 PM STI DEWITT Mary Jane Pugliano (Carole Mikols)
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00 PM SJB BENEDICTINE Frances Piccolino (Johnetta & Dave Artinger
& John Vento)
* 5:30 PM SJV DALTON Frank & Althea Saville (Saville Children)
6:00 PM OLOJ BENEDICTINE Amelia Zarichnak (Diane & Carl Vitalbo)
SUNDAY 2/7 * 8:00 AM OLOJ DALTON Eileen Larson (Thursday Card Club)
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 AM SJV DEWITT Ted Mastromonaco (Denise Korzon)
* 9:00 AM SJB POECKING Mary F. Leonard (Mark Albright)
10:00 AM OLOJ GEORGE, J. Ellen Renter (Wyland Family)
11:00 AM STI DALTON John Bujalski (Burgman Family)
* 11:00 AM SJAN DEWITT Holy Souls in Purgatory, Especially those who died
Unexpectantly (Papciak Family)
11:30 AM SJB POECKING Mary Jane Pattison (Family)
* Traditional Mass
6:00 PM SJB POECKING Living & Deceased Members of the Parishes
MONDAY 2/8 * 9:00 AM STI DALTON Peggy & Edward Young (Debra Young)
6:30 PM SJAN POECKING Stadler Family (Family)
TUESDAY 2/9 7:30 AM SJV POECKING Ron Michael Schwoegl (Michael & Claudia Shields)
* 9:00 AM OLOJ DEWITT Holy Family Mass Group (HF Mass Group)
WEDNESDAY (Temp. Moved from Friday) 2/10
7:30 AM SJB POECKING Bob Mineo (Peg Mineo)
* 9:00 AM SJB DEWITT Phyllis A. O’Block (Bon & Toni Birkel)
6:30 PM STI DEWITT Lois O’Connor (O’Connor Family)
THURSDAY 2/11 7:30 AM OLOJ POECKING L/D Papciak & Blodgett Family/Friends (Papciak Fam)
* 9:00 AM SJV DALTON Rosemarie Hranica (Rose Ritter)
FRIDAY 2/12 9:00 AM OLOJ DALTON Hufnagel Nieces & Nephews (Uncle Charles)
NOON STI DEWITT Glenn Fuegen (Janet Hagy)
SATURDAY 2/13 * 9:00 AM SJB DALTON Deceased of Oblack Family (Virginia Rende)
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
* 4:00 PM STI POECKING Ann Stewart (Capuano Family)
4:00 PM SJB DALTON Lydia A. Altiere (Sparks & Prokopik Families)
* 5:30 PM SJV POECKING John & Roberta Contreras (Daughter)
6:00 PM OLOJ DALTON Sarah Louise Hartman (“Your Girls”)
SUNDAY 2/14 * 8:00 AM OLOJ DALTON Linda Crytzer (Sister, Joyce)
8:30 AM SJV POECKING Maria Raimondi (Peter Raimondi)
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
* 9:00 AM SJB BENEDICTINE Frank J. Rosa (Gary & Rina DiFrank)
10:00 AM OLOJ DALTON Richard Claypoole (Wife, Marie)
11:00 AM STI DEWITT Michael Serrano (Truckley Family)
* 11:00 AM SJAN BENEDICTINE Holy Face of Jesus (Anonymous)
11:30 AM SJB POECKING John T. McGuirk, Sr. (McGuirk Family)
6:00 PM SJB DALTON Living & Deceased Members of the Parishes
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HOLY FAMILY INFORMATION
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TOTALS
(By Week)
Offertory
Parish
Share
TOTAL
Budget Amount $26,660.00 $4,760.00 $31,420.00
WEEK
January 3rd $31,334.00 $10,686.00 $42,020.00
January 10th $29,029.00 $4,898.00 $33,927.00
January 17th $27,679.00 $4,782.00 $32,461.00
January 24th $22,125.00 $8,649.00 $30,774.00
January 31st $25,756.00 $15,979.00 $41,736.00
Progress - 104%
PARISH SHARE
Online Giving is the
easiest year-round
way to contribute. It’s
as simple as going
onto the Holy Family
Parish website under
“Online Giving” and
setting up an account.
Contact
Dave Hall at X104 or
Patty Mahr at X105
with any questions.
MONTHLY COLLECTIONS
January, 2021
Parish Social Ministry $3,527.00
Maintenance $1,805.00
Utilities $1,828.00
Solemnity of Mary $4,952.00
St. Anthony/DePaul School $3,870.00
PARISH SHARE
WE’VE REACHED OUR GOAL!…And we STILL have until the end of February to collect for
the 2020 Parish Share Program. Remember, EVERY dollar that is collected above our Parish
Share assessment stays HERE in our Parish without impacting next year’s assessment.
This extra $$ collected can be used for special projects like upgrading the sound systems at
our churches or installing better video equipment for livestream Masses
and events such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and other special
occasions. This is especially beneficial during this pandemic, but will be
important in the future as well. Please continue contributing to Parish
Share this year. If at all possible, please consider increasing your
donation to Parish Share in 2021 to help Holy Family Parish and our special projects that will
improve our parish life!
Thank you and may God bless your families for your
generous support this year.
HOLY FAMILY
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
MARCH RAFFLE TICKET
Saints and Sundays Raffle Tickets are now available!
Tickets are now available for the March “Saints and
Sundays Raffle”. These tickets may be purchased at the
parish business offices. See page 17 for a list of church
business offices and hours.
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Our sweatshirts and hoodies
have been a big success! Some
sizes are sold out. Order yours
today!
(Sold out sizes will be ordered in
the future if enough interest)
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Crew
Hoodie
HOLY FAMILY
APPAREL
Contact Karen at
or X201.
Other summer items still available.
Sweatshirt Crews -
Sizes S - XL = $15
Size 2XL = $17
Size 3XL = $19
Size 4XL = $21
Sweatshirt Hoodies -
Sizes S - XL = $17
Size 2 XL = $19
Size 3 XL = $21
Size 4 XL = $23
Baseball Caps - $7
HOLY FAMILY
WELCOME PACKETS
Welcome Packets
are in the process
of being distributed
to those who joined
Holy Family Parish
since July 1st.
Anyone who joined the
Parishes of Oakmont, Plum &
Verona (OPV) prior to July 1
when we became Holy Family
Parish is invited to receive a
Welcome Packet.
These packets include a
crucifix, holy water, a calendar,
Holy Family T-Shirt or Ball cap
and a welcome letter.
If interested, you are welcome
to call or email Karen Deemer
at (412) 793-4511 X201 or
schedule a pickup or mailing.
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Holy Family Parish is starting a Prayer Request Team
Parishioners are invited to (1) call for or email prayer requests for special intentions, or (2) join
the team to pray for other’s requests. The Prayer Request Team is a ministry of the
parish, but there are no regular meetings. Members would simply receive a call or email of the
prayer request and start praying for that intention. This is separate, but related to the Prayer List
in the bulletin. The Prayer List only has the name, but no specific intention mentioned.
Carol & Joe Dello Stritto coordinated the Prayer Request Team for our former Our Lady of Joy
Parish Evangelization Committee and will now do so for Holy Family Parish. To request prayers or find out more
about joining the Prayer Request Team, contact Carol Dello Stritto at 412-793-9567 or by email at
[email protected]. Pease leave your number if you want Carol to call you back.
ROSARY HAS RESUMED VIA ZOOM
The Rosary for the second Sunday of each month has resumed via Zoom. All parishioners are invited to join in praying the
rosary for the deceased. The first rosary will be said on February 14th at 10:30 AM.
The following dates are March 14th, April 11th, May 9th, June 13th and July 11th.
To Join the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88653969138?pwd=bmFTc0t4cFVBSXE2WGNZckVpc281UT09
Meeting ID: 886 5396 9138 Passcode: 577386
Phone: 1-301-715-8592 / 1-312-626-6799 Call the parish office if you would like this link sent to you.
FASTING BROTHERS
(An Extension of Seven Sisters)
The priests of Holy Family parish each have
a Seven Sisters group praying for them. This
is a quiet ministry of prayer. All prayer can
become more efficacious when aided with
fasting, and so we are looking for A FEW
GOOD MEN to strengthen the prayers of
those women who are committed in a
particular way to prayer for our priests.
According to the rules set up by the
apostolate six men form one group (there is
no fasting on Sundays) and each man has a
day of the week on which they fast or abstain
from something. You would choose the day
best suited for you, and stay with that day
every week. The commitment is for one year.
If you are drawn to fasting/abstaining as a
form of prayer for the benefit of our priests
please consider this joint, yet very private,
ministry.
To sign up or learn more contact
SEVEN SISTERS APOSTOLATE
BISHOP’S GROUP
The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by
ensuring a Holy Hour, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, is prayed
every day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop.
You may know that each of the priests of Holy Family Parish has a different
Seven Sisters group praying for them. The commitment for one year is for;
one woman, one day of the week, one Holy Hour, one priest, one heart of
prayer.
Recently a group has begun for Bishop Zubik. A bishop’s group is a little
different in that it consists of three complete groups for one bishop. There
are three Holy Hours prayed every day exclusively for a bishop.
There are currently ten women who have begun to pray in this new group,
with a need for-you guessed it- eleven more!
If you are a woman who feels called to serve the Church through a
commitment of prayer please consider this apostolate. Seven Sisters has
spread all over the world, with groups in all fifty states in the USA. There
are still only a handful in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Let’s grow this beautiful
ministry to support our priests and Bishop, in thanksgiving for all that they
do.
To learn more visit sevensistersapostolate.org To get involved with the
Bishops group call Jane and leave a message at 724-325-1168.
“To strengthen the priest is to strengthen the Church.” St. John Vianney
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Join Holy Family Parish for a special at-home retreat -
33 Days to Greater Glory – a retreat with Father Michael Gaitley
Father Michael Gaitley, author of the popular 33 Days to Morning Glory has finished his third
book, 33 DAYS TO GREATER GLORY: A TOTAL CONSECRATION TO THE FATHER
THROUGH JESUS BASED ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN. Our Parish has arranged a
discounted bulk rate of this book for us to hold another at-home retreat during Lent,
beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 17 and ending on Palm Sunday, March 28. Each
day involves a reflection reading from the book and a consecration on the concluding day that we will have at our weekend
Masses on Palm Sunday. The book also includes a nine (9) day consecration to St. Joseph. In addition, Father Nathaniel
Polinski, OSB, one of the popular guest Benedictine priests for Masses in Plum, recently authored an academic book, That the
Scriptures Might Be Fulfilled through Perfect Worship. Father Nathaniel will share a presentation from his scholarly work on
Palm Sunday afternoon. The title of his presentation will be “Diving More Deeply into the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ ac-
cording to John.” Parishioners, especially those who have completed the 33 Days to Greater Glory retreat, are invited to attend
in person at St. John the Baptist Church or via livestream. Sign-up now to reserve your copy of 33 Days to Greater Glory. You
can fill out the form below, call the parish office or email Karen Deemer at [email protected]. Please indicate at which
church you would prefer pick up the book.
Please place _____________ copies of 33 Days to Great Glory on reserve.
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Church for pick-up: ______________________________________________________________________
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Summer will be here before you know it!!!
Plans for the Holy Family 2021 Parish Festival are under
way. Our first meeting will be via. Zoom on February 15
at 6:30 PM.
Anyone who is interested in helping is encouraged to
attend this meeting.
Information is as follows: Join Zoom Meeting �
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84968477808?
pwd=S2djMC9kTDJtV2JlL2tDaVdkQzdrQT09�
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Call or email the office if you would like the above link
emailed to you.�
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Or by phone: 301-715-8592 or 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 849 6847 7808 Passcode: 944460�
Beautifying Our Sanctuaries
Holy Family Parish Art and Environment committee has been working on ways to beautify
our churches. Many of our churches use live plants in their sanctuaries. Over time these
plants begin to look tired and need replaced. If you would like to donate in honor of your
family or in memory of a loved one, please send a donation made payable to “Holy Family
Parish” to the attention of “Joyce Doyle - Sanctuary Plants.” Please indicate the church
and how the donation should be acknowledged in the bulletin. We will use the money to
purchase plants that are tolerant to the conditions of each church.
Lenten Little Black Books /
33 Days to Greater Glory
The Lenten “Little Black Books” are now available at church
entrances and in the bulletin bins outside of the churches.
You may also contact any of the church business offices to
request a copy. We did receive a shipment of “The Word
Among Us” for lent which can also be picked up at any of
the offices.
“33 Days for Greater Glory” books are now available in the
churches or parish offices.
VIRTUAL BLOOD DRIVE
The Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Joy
Council, is sponsoring a virtual blood drive
from February 8th thru February 27th. Vitalant
is in desperate need of blood, anyone who is
able to donate is encouraged to do so.
You may schedule an appointment by using the
sign-up link below. Once you are signed up,
the Vitalant page will redirect you to the
appointment page to schedule at a time and
place convenient for you.
The sign-up link is:
https://learn.vitalant.org/LP=148?
drive_code=G0040018&division=NORTHEAST
%26%region=PIT
(You may call the business office to have
this link emailed to you.)
If you would rather call, the phone number is
877-258-4825 for the Monroeville locations.
Thank you in advance for your participation!
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WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
Holy Family Parish will be celebrating World Marriage Day at the weekend Masses on
February 13th and 14th. Couples will receive a special blessing in person or via
livestream mass. In addition, we would like to recognize our married couples in the
Bulletin again the weekend of 2/14.
Please send in a digital image of your wedding photo that includes your names and let us
know how many years you have been married. Or, you can send a recent selfie of the two
of you with a sign that says, We Still Do!.. As we did for our parish feast day with
collections of nativity sets.
These photos can be sent to: [email protected] and must be
submitted by Monday, February 8th to be showcased in the bulletin.
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Jason & Ellen Cole
Married: 5/2017
Michael & Darci Kirchner
Married 8 Years
Anthony & Patricia Digioa
Married 4 Years
Tom & Kathy Kuntz
Married 59 Years
1/19/62
Jim & Cindy Mathieu
Married 48 Years
9/16/72
Clint & Rebecca Robbins
Married 4 Years
Ed & April Ramsey
Married 21 Years
12/4/99
Eric & Barbara Johnson
Married: 42 Years
9/30/78
Tim & Pam Woitas
Married 43 Years
9/16/78
Paul & Gloria Helbling
Married 55 Years
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2 Preschool Sites
3 Year Old - Pre-K
Oakmont
637 4th Street
Plum
418 Unity Center Road
Elementary School
K-8 Site
Plum
418 Unity Center Road
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HF Students March for Life
On January 29th, Holy Family School students joined parishioners of
Holy Family Parish and the surrounding community at Boyce Park to
participate in a local March for Life. Following the march, pro-life activities
continued with adoration and a rosary led by teens at St. Joseph and Our
Lady of Joy Churches.
February Pepperoni Roll Sale
Pick-Up Reminder
If you ordered Pepperoni Rolls through the school, please
remember to pick-up your order this
Wednesday, Feb. 10th from 3:00 - 4:30 pm at the school.
(Masks required for pick-up)
Thank You!
Sarris Easter Candy Sale
Delicious Sarris Candy for your Easter Baskets!
Brochure & Order Form on school website (best way to order!)
or
Online ordering:
www.sarriscandiesfundraising.com
(Holy Family School ID #10-0281)
ORDERS DUE FEBRUARY 19th
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Holy Family School & Preschool is taking new
student registrations for the 2021-22 year.
3- Year Old Preschool - 8th Grade
FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN
2 PRESCHOOL SITES:
Oakmont Campus (former St. Irenaeus Preschool)
Plum Campus (former St. John’s Preschool)
AM/PM KINDERPLUS
Please contact Mrs. Friday at 412-793-4580
or
[email protected] to schedule a
private tour.
School sponsored
sports and extra-
curricular activities
Faith based Preschool
focusing on
Kindergarten Readiness
STREAM integrated rigorous academic curriculum
with participation in academic
competitions such as
PA. Jr. Academy of Science and
National History Day
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION�
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Names will remain on our
Prayer List for 3 months.
If you would like a name to
remain after that time,
call Karen Deemer at
412-793-4511 X204
or email at
Please pray for all those in our parish grouping who are in need, especially the sick at home, those in nursing homes and
hospitals, the unemployed, those who have lost a loved one and those who feel isolated or abandoned.
David Baker
Elizabeth Brucker
Mary Dapra
Tobin Barlow
Dorothy Boldy
Lorraine Churilla
Gianna Ciccone
Raymond Colbert
Elizabeth Cringle
Guy DeCarlo
Dennis Dunegan
Michael Fanzo
David Gartner
Matthew Harris
Carol Harrity
Scott Hollinger
Joshua Hordubay
Rylan Hughes
Angela Jackson
Eleanor Kuhn
Josephine Labriola
Valgene Lapinski
Theresa Lasher
Mary Lisotta
Bob Lorence
Zackary Lorence
Mary Luther
Richard Manning
Kimberly Manuppelli
Robert McGuire
Lisa Merlo
Ray Milleman
Colomba Musico
Rene Olean
Frank A. Opice
Frank R. Opice
F.L./J.L./J.R. Pro
Jeannette Reibert
Rose Marie Rotter
Joseph Schmerbeck
Greg Stadler
Mary Ann Stadler
Raymond Stein
Don Tappe
Teresa Taylor
Maryann Tobin
James Vita
Carol Woods
Tom Woods
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On Mission Prayer
Father of Mercy, as we journey On Mission for The Church Alive! endow us
with your gifts of courage, collaboration, 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.�
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Making a Report of Child Abuse
Reports of suspected child abuse are to be
made immediately. If the child is in imminent
danger, call 911. Reports are made to ChildLine
at 1-800-932-0313, which is available 24/7.
Inform the supervisor or person in charge of
your program that a report was made.
To report church-related abuse
to the Diocese of Pittsburgh
call:1-888-808-1235
Sanctuary Candles for 2/7/21—2/13/21
RECENT BAPTISMS
Delaney Ann King—SJB
Anna Wehner (Shelly & Julie)- STI
Maria Fratangelo (Sons, Mario & Franco & Family) - SJB
Martz Family (Jack & Sally Martz) - SJV
Eileen Larson (Husband, George) - OLOJ
RECENT DEATHS
& FUNERALS
John D. Truxall —SJB
Michael Yorio, Sr.—SJV
Helen Vanover—SJV
If you would like to have one of the sanctuary
candles burned in memory of a loved one,
please contact Karen Deemer
at 412-793-4511 X201 or by email
Maria Elizabeth Krebs /
Giovanni Rocco Krebs -OLOJ
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HOLY FAMILY PARISH SPIRITUALITY CORNER
SCRIPTURES FOR 2/7—2/14�
Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/
Mk 1:29-39
Monday: Gn 1:1-19/Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10 and 12, 24 and 35c [31b]/
Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday: Gn 1:20—2:4a/Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [2ab]/Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17/Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30 [1a]/Mk 7:14-23
Thursday: Gn 2:18-25/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1a]/Mk 7:24-30
Friday: Gn 3:1-8/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 [1a]/Mk 7:31-37
Saturday: Gn 3:9-24/Ps 90:2, 3-4abc, 5-6, 12-13 [1]/Mk 8:1-10
Next Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [7]/1 Cor 10:31—11:1/
Mk 1:40-45
DEVOTIONS AND ROSARIES IN OUR GROUPING
Confessions
Mondays at St. Januarius from 6:00 PM to 6:20 PM / Wednesdays at St. Irenaeus from 6:00 PM to 6:20 PM
Saturdays at St. John the Baptist at 9:30 AM
Holy Family Litany
Every Monday after the 9:00 AM Mass at St. Irenaeus
St. Anthony Novena
Every Tuesday after the 9:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Joy
Rosary & Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena with Devotions
Every Wednesday after 9:00 AM Mass at St. John the Baptist
St. Jude Novena
Every first Thursday after the 9:00 AM Mass at St. Joseph
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Every first Friday 9:30 AM until 2:30 PM at St. John the Baptist
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Every Friday after the 9:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Joy
First Friday Devotions (Litany of the Sacred Heart)
Every first Friday after the 9:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Joy
First Saturday Devotions (Litany of Loreto)
Every first Saturday after the 9:00 AM Mass at St. John the Baptist
Morning Prayer (CURRENTLY SUSPENDED)
After 9:00 AM Mass on Tuesdays & Fridays and after 7:30 AM on Thursdays at St. Joseph
Rosary (CURRENTLY SUSPENDED)
Before Mass Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at Our Lady of Joy
Mondays & Wednesdays in Advent & October at 6:00 PM at St. Irenaeus & St. Januarius
Rosary for the Deceased
After the 8:30 AM Mass every second Sunday of the month at St. Joseph
Seven Sisters Apostolate
A group of seven women pray for 1 hour before the Blessed Sacrament on a selected day for each priest in our grouping.
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HOLY FAMILY PARISH
STAFF / DIRECTORIES / CHURCHES
OFFICE STAFF
Accounting, Patty Mahr…(X105).…….…………..….……………………...…[email protected]
Bulletin Editor / Facilities, Karen Deemer..(X201)......……..…....….....….……[email protected]
Maintenance Coordinator, Bill Pahlman…(X210)……...…………..……[email protected]
Ministry Scheduler / Mass Intentions, Joyce Doyle…(X401)..……..…[email protected]
Safe Environment Coordinator, Barb Pronio…(X101)…….....…..……...……..…. [email protected]
SOS Ministry, Sal Altomare...(X107)……………..……...…..……….........……....…[email protected]
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOLS STAFF/DIRECTORY WWW.HOLYFAMILYCATHOLIC.NET
School Offices ……………………………………...…….……………..…….……………..…….412-793-4580
“Beau” Quattrone, School principal…(X602)..........................................principal@holyfamilycatholic.net
Jeanne Loebig, Vice Principal…(X604)…....……..….……………………[email protected]
All Clergy are listed on the cover page.
HOLY FAMILY PARISH STAFF/DIRECTORY WWW.HOLYFAMILYPGH.ORG
Parish Offices ………..…..………….…………………………[email protected]
Parish Fax …………...………...…….…...………..……...…………………...………….....…...412-793-4311
PASTORAL STAFF
Mr. David Hall, Business Manager…(X104)………………………………..…[email protected]
Sr. Lynn Miller, Social Ministry …(X304)………………………………….....…..…. [email protected]
Mr. Bob Federline, Faith Formation Director…(X206)……...…..………….……[email protected]
Stephanie Williams, Director of Engagement Ministry…(X503)………...……[email protected]
Mrs. Meredith Fraschi, Middle School Faith Formation/Ministry..(X504)………[email protected]
Mr. Ronald Donatelli, Christian Initiation…(X505)…………………………….……[email protected]
Mr. Rich Myler, Technology ………………………………….………..…...…[email protected]
Mrs. Kathy Dober, Communications…(X203)………………….………[email protected]
Music Minister, Amanda Nicholson ……....………………………...…………[email protected]
Music Minister, Andrija Andelic…(X501)…………….….………..…………[email protected]
ST. IRENAEUS CHURCH
BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00 AM— 3:00 PM
387 Maryland Avenue
Oakmont, PA 15139
ST. JANUARIUS PARISH NEWS
ST. JANUARIUS CHURCH
1450 Renton Road
Plum, PA 15239
NO BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS: PLEASE SEE ONE OTHER CHURCHES
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 AM -NOON
Sunday 8:30 AM—12:30 PM
444 Saint John Street
Plum, PA 15239
ST. JOSEPH PARISH NEWS
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH
BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS: Monday THRU Thursday 8:00 AM—4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM—NOON
825 Second Street
Verona, PA 15147
2000 O’Block Road,
Plum, PA 15239
BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 8:00 AM—4:00 PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM—NOON
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412-828-1333412-828-13336836 Verona Rd • Verona6836 Verona Rd • Verona
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Holy Family Angel Fund
Consider the gift of a memorial tohonor your loved one, a donation
which will last a lifetime.
John P. Donovanattorney
Wills & Estates434 Allegheny River Blvd,
Ste 200, Oakmont, PA
412-826-9513
Meli Plastering, LLCFire & Water Restoration
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Transmission Rebuilds Transmission Installation
Clutch Replacement
412-793-7599
COMMUNITYSUPER MARKET
1117 Miltown Road
JD Auto Body 1300 Hulton Rd.
(412) [email protected]
PENN HILLS2820 Universal Road
412-798-9680Hours: 6am-Midnight
HOLIDAY PARK2362 Golden Mile Hwy.
724-325-5400Hours: 6am-Midnight
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TRENZFuneral Home, Inc.
(412) 242-5100Charles W. Trenz
SupervisorAt Home Consultation & Pre-Planning Available
Contact Renee Puchalski to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6453
Oakmont & Plum Showrooms412-400-1000
THIS SPACE IS
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Fox Chapel PlazaPittsburgh, PA 15238
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HIGGINS PLUMBINGRegistered Master PlumberSewer • Water • Gas LinesElectric Eel Service
724-727-3770
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Cell - 412-780-0166 - Ask for Frank**No Job Too Small**
CORIGLIANO ELECTRICRegistered Certified Electrician
Any type of electrical workNew Services -100-150-200 ampsOutdoor Security Lights • Ceiling Fans
Meg L. BurkardtAttorney at law
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Commercial • Residential • Apartments501 Center Hill Road • Pittsburgh, PA 15239
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412-653-6100EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Need Help?Need Help?
Would you like to help those in need? Send your tax deductible donation to
THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY, Treasurer, 911 Washington Ave.,
Oakmont, PA 15139
Contact THE ST. IRENAEUS CONF. of THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY
at 412-426-0874v. All calls are confidential.
Dr. Cynthia Chatlos RothermelA Chatlos Family Practice Since 1968
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Tom Dinnin, Sr & Tom Dinnin, Jr., Fellow Parishioners300 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont • 412-828-5122
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William E. Garver, D.D.S.Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
412-371-055510517 Lindberg Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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Estate Planning • Probate • Wills • Powers of Attorney4372 Old William Penn Hwy • Monroeville
~ Evening Hours By Appointment ~
BONURA CABINETS
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