GOOD SAMARITAN AND SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST November 5, 2017

Scripture Readings from Mass for 31st Week in Ordinary Time: Beginning November 6, 2017

Monday Rom 11:29-36; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday Rom 12:5-16b; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday Rom 13:8-10; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16, 17 Jn 2:13-22 Friday Rom 15:14-21; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday Wis 6;12-16; 1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14 Mt 25:1-13

MASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONS

THIRTY-FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Monday, November 6 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00am (GS) Eileen Mattia by Luigi & Charlotte Paliani Tuesday, November 7 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00am (GS) Roger Besong by Gary & Crystal Besong Wednesday, November 8 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00am (SJ) Mary Knopick by St. John’s CCM 6:30pm (GS) Chester Kedzierski by wife,Cookie & Family Thursday, November 9 The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (F) 8:00am (GS) Frank “Duke” Duzicky by wife and children Friday, November 10 Saint Leo the Great, Pope 8:00am (SJ) Leona “Honey” Firich by Family 8:00pm(GS) Marian Prayer Group Saturday, November 11 Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop 4:00pm (SJ) For the Living & Deceased of Our Parishes 5:30pm(GS) Brett Varecha by mother, Patricia & Jerry Roppo Sunday, November 12 32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00am (GS) Deceased of the Colorito Family by Family 9:30am (SJ) Eugene J. Miketa by Children 11:00am (GS) Rudolph & Cecile Tabinowski by Darlene, Dale & Anne 2:00pm (SJ) St. Padre Pio Prayer Group

THIS WEEK WE REMEMBER Bread & Wine

(SJ) Donald Cottage by John & Doretta Moss (GS) Frank “Duke” Duzicky by wife & children

(GS) Walter, Laura & Todd Robert Laniewski by Nancy Savie (GS) Blessed Mother Shrine Candle

Lois Himes by Nancy Salopek (GS) Holy Family Shrine Candle

In Honor of Cathy Bires from mother, Kay Aloi (week of Oct 29) Roger Besong by Good Samaritan Ladies of Charity

(GS) Holy Trinity Shrine Candle Fred Fedorko by Mary Ross (GS) Sanctuary Candle

In memory of Frank “Duke” Duzicky by wife & children

The prophetic words below are spoken by Christ in this week’s Gospel reading from Saint Matthew.

The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Matthew 23

Unfortunately, these words don’t seem to mirror society. On the other hand, I think it’s safe to say that many of the priests who’ve been assigned to Good Samaritan and Saint John the Baptist over the years have been amazed to see the spirit of service, volunteerism and self-sacrifice here. It is inspiring to see the words of Christ being put into action week after week by those who give of themselves in our parishes. Since my first assignment here when I was newly ordained, I’ve personally watched the transformation of our parishes, as strangers have met and worked side by side and formed intimate friendships.

Each year, Catholic Charities of Beaver County gives us a chance to recognize a few of these dedicated volunteers at the Marcus O’Brien Banquet. Congratulations to Angie Catanzariti of Good Samaritan, and the Holy Name Society of Saint John the Baptist for receiving the 2017 Marcus O’Brien Award for their dedicated service to the Church. May God continue to bless those who serve Him so

unselfishly, preaching the Gospel with their lives.

From Father Joe �

Retirement Fund for Religious

Second Collection ~ November 18/19 Weekend Elderly Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious-order priests need your help. Many served for years in Catholic schools, hospitals, and parishes, often for little more than a stipend as pay. Now there is a shortage in retirement savings. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious provides funding for medications, nursing care, and more. Please give to those who have given a lifetime of service.

Saturday, November 11, 2017 is Veterans Day. Please take a moment to say thank you to a

Veteran for being willing to sacrifice for the freedoms we should cherish as a nation. ...And Happy Birthday to the Marine Corps, which celebrates its 242nd Birthday on November 10.

ROSARY MAKING WORKSHOP Saints Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church

6th and Melrose Avenue, in Ambridge Saturday-November 11, 2017 10:30 AM

Join Nick & Pat Ferrese and other volunteers in learning to make World Mission Rosaries. Register by contacting Kathy Concelman at kpconcel3@gmail.com or 724-266-0534 or

Kathy Rudekewich at 724-266-7970

We invite All Women & Men to join us in prayer

“Living Rosary Novena to Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima”“Living Rosary Novena to Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima”“Living Rosary Novena to Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima”“Living Rosary Novena to Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima” Monday, November 6, 2017 at 6:30 pm in Good Samaritan ChurchMonday, November 6, 2017 at 6:30 pm in Good Samaritan ChurchMonday, November 6, 2017 at 6:30 pm in Good Samaritan ChurchMonday, November 6, 2017 at 6:30 pm in Good Samaritan Church

Refreshments & 30-minute “Queen of Heaven” DVD Presentation on Session 6

“LOURDES I Am the Immaculate Conception”

for those wishing to stay after the Novena Prayers. This event is FREE

Practice What You Preach – The Pharisees and the scribes are called to task in the Gospel today because of the void in their hearts. They expect others to do as they say, often placing great burdens on them, while they themselves fail to live by the same expectations. As Christians, we seek to guard against falling into this same trap of hypocrisy. Our words should be consistent with our actions. If we say we love God above all it doesn’t mean only when we’re at church or when he’s doing good things for us. If we say we love others it doesn’t mean except for when they anger us or do us wrong. God’s love is without condition and we strive to love unconditionally. On Mission for The

Church Alive! seeks to expand our hearts to love all, whether it’s convenient or not. Maybe we will be called upon to welcome others to a new spiritual home or maybe we will be the one seeking welcome. Let our actions not betray our words as we strive to be vibrant witnesses of the love of Jesus. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

GOOD SAMARITAN

Lunch will be provided Bring a Friend! 9:00am - Jericho hall

make dough - nut rolls

Sunday, November 5

Make nut rolls

Monday, November 6

Make Dough - nut rolls

Sunday, November 12

Make nut rolls

Monday, November 13

$1,400 IN PRIZES Sponsored by the Good Samaritan Choir

Winner based on PA 7:00 pm PICK 3 Lottery Number

$100 Each Day;

November 19, 20, 21, 22, 2017

$1,000 THURSDAY,

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Donation $3.00 - Thank you Tickets Compliments of Kasper-Hahn Funeral Home

HOLIDAY VOLUNTEER FORM FOR LITURGICAL MINISTERS

GOOD SAMARITAN PARISH & SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST

Name Phone Number

E-Mail Alternate Phone

��Extraordinary Minister �Lector �Altar Server

GOOD SAMARITAN PARISH SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION ON SUNDAY, CHRISTMAS EVE & MONDAY, CHRISTMAS DAY

Dec. 31, 2017 The Holy Name of Jesus, Mary and Joseph ~ Jan. 1, 2018 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy of God

Please return to the Parish Office or place in the collection basket BY DECEMBER 1.

Sunday, December 24 Monday, December 25

�4:00 pm �8:00 am �11:00 pm Vigil �11:00 am

Sunday, December 24 Monday, December 25

�9:30 am �9:30 am

�4:00 pm �10:00 pm Vigil

Sunday, December 31~Monday, January 1, 2018

�8:00 am �8:00 am �11:00 am

Sunday, December 31

�9:30 am

Election Day Homemade Spaghetti/Gnocchi Dinner St. Titus Parish in Aliquippa

Remember to vote on Tuesday, November 7th

and then come to St. Titus Parish, Aliquippa for

our Homemade Spaghetti/Gnocchi Dinner for

our delicious SERVED FROM 12 NOON TO 6:30 PM. Your dinner includes choice of homemade spaghetti/gnocchi, meatballs, dinner salad and roll. All dinners are $9.00 Take-outs are available by calling 724-378-2734.

Find Your Greatness with Dr. Allen Hunt

Saturday, November 18, from 6:00-10:30 pm

in the Church, Saint Frances Cabrini, Center Twp. Dr. Hunt will discuss the Four Habits that will transform your life to become the best version of yourself, based on Matthew Kelly’s book The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic. This evening event features live music and includes a free bag of Dynamic Catholic resources for every attendee. Ticket cost is $25. Purchase online at www.dynamiccatholic.com. No tickets will be sold at the door. Be Bold! Be Catholic!

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP CONFERENCECATHOLIC WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP CONFERENCECATHOLIC WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP CONFERENCECATHOLIC WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School Registration is NOW OPEN. Inspiring speakers, building community with other women, time for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, opportunities for Confession, Mass, and MORE! Come and be renewed to be “BRAVE” in your day-to-day life. To register, visit www.cwfpitt.org.

SAINT TITUS PARISH MISSION ““““Faith doesn’t make things easy,

it makes it possible.” November 5th, 6th & 7th at 7:00 PM

Andy Lesnefsky - A gifted & dynamic speaker who will inspire you & lead you to a deeper understanding of faith & equip you to go forth & witness to this truth. He is

passionate about proclaiming the Good News of Jesus.

Sunday November 5th~ “Created for More” Come and renew your heart, mind, and soul, and to share the good news. Evening ends with the experience of God’s incredible gift of mercy through the Sacrament of

Reconciliation.

Monday November 6th~ “This Changes Everything” Evening ends with Eucharistic Adoration. This evening will help us to strengthen our relationship with God and to have a personal relationship with Him. Then we will spend time adoring Christ’s Eucharistic presence as we watch and

wait and open ourselves to His Graces.

Tuesday November 7th~ “Loved and Be Loved” God's love is personal. He knows each of us individually and loves us personally and passionately. Why does God love us? It is because of who He is: "God is love." The evening

ends with Mass.

Special Guest Bob Lesnefsky will provide music accompaniment. There will be light reception Monday and

Tuesday evening only.

SPAGHETTI & GNOCCHI DINNER

Tuesday, November 7th. Before you come to the Mission, join us in Titan Hall for our delicious homemade Spaghetti and Gnocchi Dinner from 12 Noon -6:30 PM

2018 Lucky Number Ticket – Support the ministries of the Sisters of Divine Providence by purchasing a $25 Lucky Number ticket based on the PA Daily Lottery. Your number is for the entire 2018 year. Daily winners receive a minimum of $25 up to $150. Great gift idea! Info visit

cdpsisters.org/LuckyNumber or call Pat at 412.635.5401.

Quigley Catholic

“Shake, Rattle & Roll” 1950 ‘s Gala

Friday, November 10, 2017 The Club at Shadow Lakes, Hopewell, Beaver

County will host Quigley’s largest fundraising event. Includes live & silent auctions, a whiskey tasting, complements of The Fairport in Rochester. A chance to buy a ticket to win a luxury suite for Saturday, March 3, 2018 when the Pittsburgh Penguins play the New York Islanders! Donations, sponsorships & advertising are welcomed. Reservations contact Kristen Wentling Kristen-wentling@gnc-hq.com (No tickets will be sold at the door).

Spaghetti Dinner from 1:00 to 6:00 pm Sunday, November 5th

St. Anthony Congregation

327 Beaver Ave. W. Aliquippa, Cost: Adults $10 ~ Children 5-12 years $5

Everyone is welcome! Call:724-375-3896, 724-495-3136

16th Annual Holiday Craft Show

Sunday, November 12 ~ 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Bishop Canevin High School, 2700 Morange Rd., Pgh.

150 Crafters-Lunch-Baked Goods Auction-50/50 raffle “Crafts with Katie” Free Shuttle-Info 412-922-7400x 224.

G-Men (Gary & Gerogeo) Music of the 60’s &70’s

St. James 55 Plus Club ~ November Luncheon

Thursday, November 16th

Rosary at 12:00 pm in the Sanctuary, lunch at 12:30 pm in the Gathering Space. Reservations for members are $9.00 and non-members are $9.50, due NO later than 9:00 am

Monday, November 13th in the parish office.

Reservations must include your name, the names of your guests, your address including city, your phone number plus your check made payable to St. James 55 Plus Club. Place reservations in an envelope labeled 55+ Club Attn: Lil Yankello and place in the offering basket, drop off at the Rectory or mail to 200 Walnut St., Sewickley, PA 15143 so it arrives before the 13th. If there are questions, call Ed at 412-977-8813.

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME November 5, 2017

���� IN SYMPATHY Please pray for the repose of the souls of all our dearly departed who died recently, especially, Ernest “Dutch” Davidson (brother of Pat Gunther) and Evelyn Joseph. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Sunday, November 5 9:00am (GS) Make Dough for Nut Rolls (JH) NO (GS) CIC Session (JH Classroom) 9:30am (SJ) Liturgy of the Word with Children at Mass 9:30am-11:00am (GS) CCD Grades 6-8 10:30am (SJ) Christian Mothers October Meeting NO(GS) Teen RCIA (JH Classroom) Monday, November 6 9:00am (GS) Nut Roll Making (JH) 5:15-6:45pm (SJ) CCD Grades 1-5 6:30pm (GS) Fatima Living Rosary-Week 7 (JH Classroom) Tuesday, November 7 8:30am (GS) RCIA Inquiry (JH Classroom) Wednesday, November 8 8:30am (SJ) Coffee & Donuts following Mass 6:30pm (SJ) Choir Practice 7:15pm (GS) Queen of Heaven Bible Study 6-(JH Classroom) Thursday, November 9 6:30pm (SJ) Ladies of Charity Meeting 7:00pm (GS) Adult Choir Friday, November 10 (SJ) PIEROGI SALES Call Pierogi Hotline: 724-869-9758 beginning 6am

11am (GS) Queen of Heaven-Bible Study 6 (JH Classroom) 1:00pm (GS) RCIA Inquiry 3:00-7:00pm (GS) Eucharistic Adoration 7:00/8:00pm (GS) Rosary/Confession, Mass-Marian Prayer Group Sunday, November 12 8:00am (SJ) Holy Name Society Meeting 9:00am (GS) Make Dough for Nut Rolls (JH) 9:30-10:15am (GS) Youth Choir 9:30am-11:00am (GS) CCD Grades 6-8 9:30am (SJ) Liturgy of the Word with Children during Mass 4:00pm (GS) Volunteer Appreciation Picnic (Jericho Hall) 2:00pm (SJ) Mass/Padre Pio Group/3pm Holy Hour/4pm Meeting 5:30pm (GS) Rite of Acceptance & Welcome Preparation for RCIA, CIC & Teen RCIA (Church)

UPCOMING EVENTS SAINT JOHN’S CORNER SAINT JOHN’S CORNER

TUES., NOV. 7—ELECTION DAY! Don’t forget to vote!

"BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE The St. John’s Book of Remembrance is in front of the church near the Divine Mercy

Plaque. Enter the name of your loved one who has passed. We will pray for them during the month of November.

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR FOOD DRIVE Don’t forget your donations for the Little Sisters during the month of November. We will collect for them through Nov. 26.

THANK YOU! Ladies of Charity thank you for your donations of hats, gloves & socks. The children were delighted to receive the items you purchased or made. May God bless you for your generosity!

PIEROGI PROJECT Don’t forget to order your pierogi each Friday! The cost is $7.50 per dozen for potato, cottage cheese, kraut and prune. The hotline opens at 6:00AM: 724-869-9758. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED ON FRIDAYS! We need help in the kitchen. Please volunteer if you are available. New volunteers should call Rose Marie at the parish office: 724-869-2280.

SUN., NOV. 12, 8:00AM Holy Name Society Meeting

SUN., NOV. 12, SECOND SUNDAY MONTHLY DEVOTION, DIVINE CHILD JESUS Saint Padre Pio Prayer Group will meet here at St. John’s. Holy Mass begins at 2:00 PM followed by 3:00 PM Holy Hour and 4:00 PM meeting. A social follows in the hall. All are welcome. Fr. Ladis Cizik will be the celebrant.

BINGO Benefitting the Big Knob VFD Auxiliary! Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Big Knob Grange. Doors open at 1PM and Bingo begins at 2PM. Small package-$12 donation; large package-$20. Cash prizes!

"The soul hungers for God, and nothing but God can satiate it. Therefore He came to dwell on earth and assumed a Body in order that this Body might become the Food of our souls.”

Good Samaritan Parish 724-266-6565 Saint John the Baptist Parish 724-869-2280

GOOD SAMARITAN Our Gift to God

Weekly Offering, October 29, 2017 Parish Share World Missions

$5,773 $268 $216

SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST

Weekly Offering, October 29, 2017 $1,533

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

GOOD SAMARITAN PARISH Every Friday from 3:00- 7:00 PM, Mass at 8:00 PM

Congratulations & Blessings to

Willow Lily DiDomenico and

Anna Elizabeth Yurkovac Who were recently baptized at Good Samaritan

Ethnic Cooking Class November 14 at 6:30PM Vicky DeBona will be teaching Wedding Soup. BE SURE TO SIGN UP NOW call Bob Mikush 724-266-3140 M-F 9AM-5PM Attendees really enjoy learning and the camaraderie!! Get information on ETHNIC COOKING ACTIVITIES sent straight to your phone. Simply go to your phone enter 81010 and text this message @ethnicco (FREE to use) or email ethnicco@mail.remind.com Italian Greens cooking with Deb Zubrucky Dec. date TBD