1024 Maple Way September 29, 2013 Parish Office: 412-271-1515 Braddock PA 15104-1612 Fax: 412-271-1222

Website: www.goodshepherdbraddock.org Serving the Communities of Braddock, Braddock Hills, North Braddock and Rankin

Good Shepherd Church Sacred Heart Church Braddock Avenue at Frazier Street 1600 Brinton Road Braddock PA 15104-1612 A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Braddock Hills PA 15221-4902

Mass Schedule Weekday Mass: Monday—Thursday—9:00 AM Sunday: 11:00 AM Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM Sunday Mass: 9:00 AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday at 3:00 PM at Good Shepherd Church or by appointment

Parish Staff Parish Telephone Numbers Reverend Albert J. Semler, Pastor Parish Office: ...................... .412-271-1515 Deacon Joseph M. Dougherty Phone: 412-351-3710 Mrs. Michele Catone, Parish Secretary (micky52@comcast.net) Fax…………………………...412-271-1222 Sr. Marita Charley, OP, Director of Development Convent ……………………...412-271-1736 Mr. Herbert A. Dillahunt, Director of Music (nasard@aol.com) Music Ministry……………. 412-271-1326 Ms. Carol Funk, Parish Office Manager e-mail…….….gshepoffice@comcast.net Miss Joan Hojnacki, Religious Education Religious Education…… 412-271-2630 Mr. Frank Koncerak, Director of Maintenance Sr. Judith Stojhovic, RSM, Principal of East Catholic East Catholic………....….. 412-351-5403 School Fax:……..……….412-372-9114 Sacrament of Baptism: Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptism Class. Please call Joan at 412-271-2630 to

register. Previous arrangements are necessary. Instruction in the Faith: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) program is offered for those interested

in the Catholic Faith. Contact the Parish Office at 412-271-1515. Sacrament of Marriage: The prospective bride & groom are to make arrangements with the priest at least six

months prior to the Wedding. All couples are required to attend a marriage preparation class. Parish Prayer Line: Intentions may be placed on the Prayer Line by calling Joanne at 412-271-8690. New Parishioners are always welcome. Call the Parish Office to register or to notify of a change of address.

Good Shepherd Catholic Parish

With God All Things Are Possible!

September 29, 2013

From the Pastor’s Desk Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MINISTRY

Act now to help shape the Parish Pastoral Council. The selection process for the Pastoral Council is participatory . In keeping with the diocesan guidelines, One Body, One Mission, there will not be an “election” of members; rather a prayerful discernment session will be conducted to “select” the council members. It is important that we discern leaders who are willing to invest their time and energy, as well as full commitment, in the important work of planning for the future of our parish. If you feel you would like to take an active role in helping set the direction for the parish, please include your name on the Identification Form. Or if you think someone you know is capable of carrying out this leadership ministry, please name them on the Identification Form. Besides being a fully initiated Catholic and a registered participant in the on-going life of our parish, especially Sunday Eucharist, candidates for the parish pastoral council should be women and men of prayerful faith:

motivated by the desire for spiritual growth in oneself and others

optimistic and enthusiastic about the future of the parish

desirous of working within a model of shared leadership, i.e., one based not on power, but on collaboration and consensus

eager about facilitating parish efforts to identify its mission and goals

open to inviting, delegating and encouraging parishioners to bring the parish plan to fruition

committed to devoting the time and energy required of the yearly cycle of planning efforts

willing to become compliant with the Code of Pastoral Conduct of the Diocese of Pittsburgh After prayerfully considering the criteria, an identification form is available for either entering your own or other parishioners’ names to the selection process. —————————————————Cut here and reply via collection basket or send by email: gshepoffice @comcast.net————————————–—————

IDENTIFICATION FORM FOR PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MINISTRY

Father, I suggest that the following individual(s) (it is acceptable to submit your own name) be invited to con-sider leadership ministry through service on our Parish Pastoral Council. I will continue to pray for the guid-ance of the Holy Spirit during the selection process. NAME __________________________________________________________________ CONTACT INFORMATION (if known): _____________________________________

PLEASE PRINT

THE LIGHT IS STILL ON FOR YOU During Lent we had a program called “The Light is on For You.” All the parishes of our Diocese were en-couraged to have their lights on from 6—9 PM on one specific Wednesday evening during Lent so many could come to Confession. Bishop Zubik has asked that we do it again for Advent 2013 and Lent 2014. Since we have begun a program called Welcome Home to actively invite some of our family, friends and neighbors to come and join us for Sunday Mass, I’ve de-cided to “Keep the Lights On” at Sacred Heart Church for Confessions this Friday, October 4th from 6 to 8 PM. And I’ll do it again on Friday, November 1st from 6 to 8 PM. Then during Advent we will participate in the Di-ocesan wide program on Wednesday, December 12th. And of course you can always call me to set up a time for Confession that is convenient for you. Deacon Joe must have been inspired to encourage you to go to Confession during his homily two weeks ago. WELCOME HOME Our Pastoral Council Members have been working on a way to evangelize our non-practicing parishioners. They will be handing out packets of 3 cards this weekend which will encourage people to return and be “Welcomed Home.” They will also be available to “chat” about the program.

LADIES OF CHARITY Our ladies will meet today, Sunday, September 29th at 12:15 PM at Sacred Heart Hall HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP Father Al would like to see if we have an interest in

having a High School Youth Group. So, Father is invit-

ing all High School students to a Pizza Party next Sun-

day, October 6th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Thomas

J. Usher Gymnasium in the Good Shepherd School

Building. It will be an informal chat but very impor-

tant for Father Al to know what you are thinking so

that he and our parish family can respond to your

needs. PRAYING TO THE ANGELS We pray to the angels, for they are given to us as guardians. —St. Ambrose

Stewardship: Time - Talent - Treasure Sunday, September 22nd: $4,972.00 Parishioners receiving env: 652 Env used: 269 Loose Offertory Collection: $275.00 Votive Candles: $114.00

Thank you for your generosity!

BROWN BAG BINGO Father Semler sends his thanks to all who helped in any way to make the Brown Bag Bingo a big success.

GOLF OUTING We made a profit of $14,500.00 from this year’s Golf Outing at Grand View Golf Club in July. Father Al thanks all who pitched in to make the outing a success.

PET BLESSING You can bring all your furry and fuzzy friends to Sacred Heart parking lot on Saturday, October 5th at 1:00 PM. Father Semler will bless your little (some not so little) friends.

PRE CANA SEMINAR The fall seminar will take place on Sunday, October 6th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Sacred Heart Hall. Dona-tion per couple is $35.00. Call 412-351-3710 to regis-ter.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL A few days ago (September 27th) the Church celebrated the feast of St. Vincent de Paul, who knew that “God had sent him to bring good news to the poor.” Together with your gifts, the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul continue his work and mission in our parish. In the month of August, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to help nine families by providing nine beds and five additional pieces of furni-ture. Two of the families received household goods and clothing vouchers to use at the SVdP Thrift Store in Penn Hills. We were able to help four families with their utility bills and one family received food items and a Giant Eagle gift card.

St. Vincent de Paul Phone: 412-437-8370

SCOUT POPCORN SALE Good Shepherd’s Boy Scout Troop 61 and Cub Pack 61 are holding their annual Popcorn sale. The boys will be at all masses this weekend with product that you can take home or order. They have several new flavored Popcorns for you to sample. Please help our scouts earn their way to camping and obtaining merit badges. The following items are available:

Popping Corn - $10, Classic Caramel Corn - $10, Kettle Corn - $15, Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese - $15, Buffalo Cheddar Cheese - $15, Bacon Ranch - $15, Unbelievable Butter Microwave - $20, Butter Light Microwave - $20 Cheese Lover’s - $30.

You may contact Sue with questions about orders or for more information at (412)327-8806.

Thank you for your support.

Weekly Tuesday Night Bingo All Paper Bingo

Sacred Heart Hall 1600 Brinton Road, Braddock Hills

900 PTS Jackpot - Must Go! 80 PTS Regular Game (90 if 100 or more attend)

150 PTS Specials Early Birds 6:45 PM Regular Games 7:00 PM For more information, Call 412-271-1515.

Tell all your friends and neighbors! Diocesan Toll-Free Number for Abuse Response:

1-888-808-1235 Safe Environment Administrator: Rose Morgan

47TH ANNUAL COLLEGE FAIR Duquesne University will sponsor the Fair on Sunday, October 13th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the A.J. Palumbo Center. High School juniors and seniors can meet with representatives from over 150 of the best colleges and universities in the country. Questions? Call Duquesne’s Office of Admissions at (412) 396-6222.

BISHOP CANEVIN HIGH SCHOOL Fall Open House, Sunday, October 6, 2013

Noon – 3:00PM, For 6th, 7th, and 8th grade families.

2700 Morange Road, 15205, 412 922 7400

74TH EUCHARIST ROSARY MARCH: October 6th Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 1:30 PM at Epiphany Church, 184 Washington Pl, Uptown Pitts-burgh, Liturgy of the Word and Homily, followed by a Eucharistic Rosary Procession with the Most Blessed Sacrament and statue of Our Lady of Fatima through the city of Pittsburgh to St. Mary of Mercy Church. (No Noon Mass at Epiphany Church that day). For more in-formation, please call 412-885-8822 or 412-884-3213. FALL CRAFT/VENDOR SHOW St. Michael Parish, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth will hold their annual event next Sunday, October 6th in Archangel Hall from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. For more information, please call Roseanne at 412-751-4263 Monday—Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

SCHOLARSHIPS

2013 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

The Braddock Elks is offering 500 Scholarships to 2013 Seniors that have excellent SAT Scores, High Involve-ment in their School, Community and show strong leader-ship. Monetary awards range from 4,000 to 60,000 paid over 4 years. Application deadline is December 6, 2013. Please contact Debbie Raible at 412-823-1357 for an ap-plication and details. No affiliation with the Elks is re-quired.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday Ordinary Time (Lk 16:19-31) GS: 4:00 PM Mary Stoklosa by Family Sunday Morning GS: 9:00 AM Albert Giulianelli

by Anita Mazzoni Bordas & Family SH: 11:00 AM Leo Obecunis & Sandee Melocchi

by Betty, Lou and Mike (Pro Populo Intention for Parishioners given to Father Al as private intention)

Monday-St. Jerome (Lk 9:46-50) GS: 9:00 AM Philip Janocko by Michael Janocko Tuesday-St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Lk 9:51-56) GS: 9:00 AM Manuel & Nellie Molina

by Camille Molina Wednesday-Holy Guardian Angels (Mt 18:1-5.10) GS: 9:00 AM Maria Mariani

by Amedeo & Anna Viselli Thursday-Weekday (Lk 10:1-12) GS 9:00 AM John & Catherine Giron by Son, John Friday-St. Francis of Assisi (Lk 10:13-16) No Morning Mass Saturday-Weekday (Lk 9:43b-45) No Morning Mass Twenty-Seventh Sunday Ordinary Time (Lk 16:19-31) GS: 4:00 PM Parishioners of Good Shepherd Parish Sunday Morning GS: 9:00 AM Stephen Meteny by Wife & Family SH: 11:00 AM Cyril & Josephine Sobek by Family

Good Shepherd Parish September 29-October 6, 2013

Rest In Peace In your charity, we remember all those

who have died, especially: Stanley Gubash, Jr. and Richard A. Senic.

May the angels lead you into paradise!

Happy Birthday! We send our best wishes to Kay Lucas, who celebrated her 90th birthday on September 26th. We wish her many more happy years. 60th Anniversary Dinner & Auction St. Anthony Pro-grams along with St. Anthony Charitable Foundation and School Programs will host the event on Friday, October 18th, East Club Lounge at Heinz Field. Tickets are avail-able for $150 each. For additional information, please call St. Anthony’s at 724-940-9020, ext. 104. All pro-ceeds benefit St. Anthony School Programs.

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