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The Roman Catholic Community of

Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area, 213 One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic

Saint Mark A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

1125 Romine Avenue McKeesport, PA 15133 Phone 412-678-6275

Fax 412-673-1393 Email: [email protected]

Saint Eugene Church (StE) 3210 Liberty Way - Liberty

Saint Joseph Church (StJ) 1125 Romine Avenue - Port Vue

Saint Michael A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

101 McLay Drive Elizabeth, PA 15037-2363

Phone 412-751-0663 Fax 412-751-2161

Email: [email protected]

Saint Michael Church (StM) 101 McLay Drive - Elizabeth

Queen of the Rosary A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

530 Michigan Avenue Glassport, PA 15045 Phone 412-672-7209

Fax 412-672-6390 Email: [email protected]

Queen of the Rosary (QoR) 530 Michigan Avenue - Glassport

Website: ElizabethSouthAlleghenyCC.org

Looking For A Faith Community? Wherever you are on your faith journey, we welcome you to join our community. You may register by calling the Faith Community Office.

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinal Time August 18, 2019

Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area, 213 Faith Formation - Adult - Children - Youth

101 McLay Drive Elizabeth, PA 15037 412-754-0886 Email: [email protected] Facebook: FaithFormation-EGSA

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Gathering Hymn: Immaculate Mary

20th Sunday in Ordinal Time August 18, 2019

Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.

Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him,

we humbly pray; and do thou O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God,

thrust into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.

The Liturgy of the Word

First Reading Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 40

Second Reading Hebrews 12:1-4

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel Luke 12:49-53

Homily: Reflection of the Word

Acknowledgements: Responsorial Psalm & Gospel Acclamation: Owen Alstott, OCP 1977, 1990. Holy, Holy,

Holy; Lamb of God, from Mass of Christ the Savior @ 2007, 2009, Daniel Schutte. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.

Printed with permission under onelicense.net A-720043. All other material as printed or public domain.

Glory To God Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Read the Bible. Pray over Sacred Scripture.

You can keep whatever you find…

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The Liturgy of the Eucharist

Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith.

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 help of our dear Blessed Mother,

under the mantle of her love. Amen.

Offertory Hymn: We Will Rise Again

Holy

Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. for us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, All Bow. and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen

Mass & Adoration of the Eucharist St. Eugene Church, Liberty

Tuesday Evening - Mass - 6:30 pm Adoration - 7:00-7:30 pm Confession - 7:00-7:30 pm


Lamb of God

Communion Hymn: One Bread, One Body

Going Forth Hymn: Glory and Praise to Our God

Implementation Prayer Father of Mercy, during this time of implementation

help us to grow in unity with St. Mark, St. Michael and Queen of the Rosary.

Grant us the wisdom and willingness to understand how our parishes will become stronger and more vibrant

in fulfilling the mission of the Church. Assist us in opening our arms to welcome others

as we continue to journey On Mission for The Church Alive!

Help us, O Lord, to trust in the future you have planned for us.

This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Candidates for Sacraments should be adequately prepared to receive these gifts, and a proper understanding of the Sacrament should be gained and demonstrated. Generally, two (2) consecutive years of instruction is necessary for the reception of the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation for children & youth.


Sacraments

Baptism of Infants & Children Baptism is a joyous event in the life of the parish. Baptism is celebrated any Sunday after Mass and during Mass on the Fourth Sunday of the Month.

Previous arrangements are necessary.

Instruction in the Faith - R.C.I.A. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Program is offered for those interested in the Catholic Faith. For more information, please contact Fr. Wagner.

Reconciliation St. Eugene Church, Liberty

Tuesday, 7 - 7:30 pm

St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Saturday, 11-11:30 am

Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport Saturday, 1- 1:30 pm

St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Saturday, 3:15-3:45 pm

St. Eugene Church, Liberty Saturday, 7-7:30 pm

Marriage The prospective bride and groom are to make arrangements with the priest or deacon at least 6 months prior to the proposed date of the wedding. Diocesan regulations require all couples to attend an approved pre-marriage preparation program.

Anointing of the Sick the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated communally on the Second Sunday of the Month.

Ministry to the Sick and Shut In Homebound members of the Parish should call the Parish Office to make arrangements to receive Holy Communion at home.

Sponsorship Forms Only registered, practicing, fully-initiated Catholics are eligible for sponsor certificates. Please call the Parish Office.

Bulletin Information Deadline 2 weeks in advance of publish date. [email protected]

Moving Please call or email your new address to the Parish Office.

Child Abuse Hotline 1-888-808-1235

Mass Intentions For The Week

StE St. Eugene Church, Liberty StJ St. Joseph Church, Port Vue

StM St. Michael Church, Elizabeth QoR Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport

August 18 - 25, 2019

Saturday, 17, Vigil, 20th Sunday in Ordinal Time

StM 4:00 pm M Nicholas & Jennie Gatto—Son, Nick

StE 6:00 pm T 50th Wedding Anniversary Nell & Fran Gradich – Thomas Fam.

Sunday, 18, 20th Sunday in Ordinal Time

StJ 9:00 am T Marie Remedios Plan – Melvyn & Elena Plan

StM 9:30 am M August & Maxine Gatto - Family

QoR 11:00 am T Deceased Members of the Ksiazek Family - Family

StM 12 Noon M Dennis Kapisak – Virginia Kapisak Living & Deceased of the Parish Grouping Family

Monday, 19, Weekday

QoR 8:00 am Joseph & Evelyn Faix - Pat & Karen Novena - Infant of Prague

StM 9:00 am Frances Semow – Ginny & J.R. Staub

Tuesday, 20, Bernard, abbot

StM 9:00 am Donald Boccardi - Jim & Sandy

StE 6:30 pm Mary ‘Patsy’ Megliss – Ann & Joseph Falsone Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions - 7:00 - 7:30 pm

Wednesday, 21, Pius X, pope

QoR 8:00 am Amelia Witkowski - Daughter Novena - Miraculous Medal of the Blessed Virgin Mary

StM 9:00 am Robert Wagner - Casey Novena - Michael the Archangel

Thursday, 22, Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

StE 8:00 am Helen Shalako - Diane, Gary, Brianne Antonella

StM 9:00 am Sophie Kabana - Maryann & Jonathon Kabana

Friday, 23, Weekday

QoR 8:00 am Stephen Gribschaw - John & Susie Spanbauer

StM 9:00 am Georgia Gentile – Spate & Minford Families

Saturday, 24, Vigil, 21st Sunday in Ordinal Time

StM 4:00 pm T Ronald E. Helsel - Elaine & Family

StE 6:00 pm M Mildred L. & Joseph B. Cmar – Dght., Joanne & David Jordan

Sunday, 25, 21st Sunday in Ordinal Time

StJ 9:00 am M Encarnacion Paguirigan – Melvyn & Elena Plan

StM 9:30 am T Mary Ann, Linda & Benjamin Ignatius - Mary Jo & Judy

QoR 11:00 am M Antonio Piccioni - Son, Carl

StM 12 Noon T Richard H. Carlson – Patti & David Stanton Living & Deceased of the Parish Grouping Family

Low Gluten Hosts are available, please see the priest prior to the beginning of Mass.

Occupancy The value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy.

It depends upon how we occupy that place. —St. Thérèse of Lisieux

20th Sunday in Ordinal Time August 18, 2019

The Prince of Peace wants to set the world on fire? This Sunday's Gospel can sound more intense than what we may be accustomed to. It's a passage of

contradictions. Jesus so clearly prays for unity, yet here he speaks of division. Why would our God who comes as an offering of love speak so frankly about causing relationships to be torn apart? The sobering truth is that Jesus is divisive. We see this throughout the Gospels, as the Pharisees critique him, the Romans condemn him, and not everyone in the crowd is enthusiastic about his words. Jesus has not come for the purpose of dividing, but what he does is so radical that it upends the status quo. And it doesn't end with his preaching and miracles! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized. Jesus isn't talking about his baptism at the Jordan River, which has already occurred, but the passing through the waters of death on the Cross and rising again to new life in the resurrection. This is divisive stuff! Christ's spiritual fire turned the fathers - the Jewish people and Pharisees - against the sons - the common people. Not everyone wants the Gospel Jesus is preaching. Not everyone wants to be set on fire with the desire to love others. Some prefer to put on a warm sweater and curl up in front of the TV. In living and loving as Jesus did, we, too, might ruffle some feathers. In disciplining our teenage child for sneaking out, we may cause some division (temporarily, we hope!). In standing up to gossip and the spread of cruel rumors in our workplace, we might cause division. In emphasizing the dignity of both the desperate mother and the unborn child, we might cause division. Not everyone wants the Gospel Jesus is preaching. Not everyone wants the Gospel we are invited to live. But that's no excuse not to live it.

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August Rosary Intention That families, through their life of prayer and love,

become ever more clearly schools of true human growth.

Open Enrollment Mary of Nazareth Catholic School

1640 Fawcett Avenue White Oak, PA 15131

Pre-School 3 & 4, Kindergarten, First - Eighth Grade If you have any questions or would like more info,

please call the school office, 412-672-2360. Webpage: www.maryofnazarethschool.org

Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area Grouping Pastoral Staff

Clergy Team Reverend Thomas A. Wagner, Administrator Reverend Miroslaus A. Wojcicki, Senior Parochial Vicar Deacon Stephen C. Pikula, Permanent Deacon Deacon John E. Ragan, Permanent Deacon Deacon Dale J. DiSanto, Permanent Deacon

Mary of Nazareth Catholic School Lynda McFarland, Principal, 412-672-2360

Faith Formation - Religious Education Adult - Children - Youth Julie Fleckenstein, Facilitator Anita Niecgorski, Co-Children, K-6 Grade Amanda Wilt, Co-Children, K-6 Grade Susan Formica, Youth, Junior & Senior High Darla Losteter, Family Support

Safe Environment Emily Carlson Mary Jo Ignatius

Music Ministry Celeste Cafasso Carol Gioia Pamela Whitney

Facilities Kevin Hopkins Tony Hutskow Patricia Muic

Pastoral Secretary Jan Kunkel Amy Megahan Jeannie Premozic

Parish Nurse Pam Curcio, 412-754-0317

Advisory Councils Pastoral Council

Jack Ferko, Facilitator Patty Smith, Co-Facilitator Zac Allan, Scribe

Glenn Bonczek Vickie Budd Elaine David Eric Davis Denise DeCapria Anne Laychak Michael Ksiazek Leah Meek Brian Phillips

Finance Council Judy Zajicek, Facilitator Patricia Palmer, Co-Facilitator

Barry Bisogni, Scribe Kay Callear Loretta Dabruzzo Val McCarthy Sandy Palmer Judy Shriane Donald Similo

Listen to Jesus and the Prophets Prophets have always had a tough row to hoe. Their words, often unwelcome, are used against them to persecute and even kill them. Such was the fate of the Old Testament prophets, and Jeremiah is a great example of this. Jesus endured opposition

from sinners, and did not turn back from a shameful death in order to rise to a glorious new life. The ultimate prophet, Jesus sought to warn the people of his time and ours of the divisions that his words would cause, showing himself to be the prophet of all time. We all need to look at our divisions and dilemmas in light of Jesus’ teachings and warnings, and seek to understand all that he has proclaimed and taught about what will happen if we fail to listen.

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Treasures From Our Tradition In recent weeks, we have reviewed how the Churches of East and West have enriched one another, and this past Thursday’s solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was born in the Eastern Church. It is a gift

from the ancient Church of Jerusalem, a commemoration of the death of Mary, and a feast charged with a deep sense of the Resurrection. Mary, the first disciple, is the first to share fully in Christ’s victory over death. In the tradition of the East, August 15 is the Dormition of the Theotokos, or the Falling Asleep of the God‑bearer. There is no shadow of death or gloom in the theology, since this is seen as a transformation of Mary’s life into a heavenly and immortal existence. There is a sense in the tradition that she who made earth heavenly and exalted the human race by her faithfulness is glorified today. A persistent legend among Orthodox Christians tells how all the disciples, except Thomas, who was preaching in India, were present at Mary’s death and burial, and sat by the tomb for three days. On the third day, Thomas saw Mary’s body rising to heaven. She greeted him as “my friend,” and he was escorted by angels to proclaim her assumption to the others, who then realized her tomb was empty. Thus Thomas, the one who expressed doubt at the resurrection of Christ, received a gift from Mary: the chance to proclaim resurrection faith to the disciples.

—James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Saint Mark Informational Meeting Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 10:15 am

Proper maintenance of all the parish church buildings in our grouping is important. There are concerns about the maintenance issues at St. Joseph Church that include the recently failed boiler inspection and a leaking roof. With recommendation from the Pastoral and Finance Councils and with permission from the Regional Vicar, we will not use St. Joseph Church for worship, meetings and faith formation classes beginning the weekend of September 7 and 8 until further notice. Please see below for the Revised Interim Mass Schedule for the grouping. In the meantime, there will be an information meeting regarding the St. Joseph Church building on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 10:15 am (following 9:00 am Mass) at St. Joseph Church. We ask for your patience and prayers during this time of transition.

Revised Interim Sunday Mass Schedule Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Grouping

Effective Saturday & Sunday, September 7 & 8, 2019

Sunday Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm St. Michael 6:00 pm St. Eugene

Sunday 8:00 am St. Eugene

Religious Education - Sunday Morning Queen of the Rosary - 8:45-10:15 pm

9:00 am St. Michael Religious Education—Sunday Morning

St. Michael 10:15-11:45 am 10:30 am Queen of the Rosary 12 Noon St. Michael

Religious Education - Monday Evening St. Michael - 5:45-7:15 pm

Weekday Mass Schedule

Queen of the Rosary 8:30 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday

St. Eugene 6:30 pm Tuesday & 8:30 am Thursday

St. Michael 9:00 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

Reconciliation Schedule Tuesday 7:00- 7:30 pm St. Eugene Saturday 11:00-11:30 am St. Michael 1:00- 1:30 pm Queen of the Rosary 3:15- 3:45 pm St. Michael 5:15- 5:45 pm St. Eugene


Knights of Columbus Scholarship The Knights of Columbus, Council #10077 is accepting applications for their scholarship program for any high school graduate, who is a resident of the Elizabeth-Forward School District. Applications are available by contacting the Parish Office, 412-751-0663; Earl, 412-751-6954; or Regis, 412-751-4612. Applications are to be received by Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing.

Faith Formation - Religious Education Adult - Children - Youth

101 McLay Drive Elizabeth, PA 15037

412-754-0886 Email: [email protected]

Faith Formation Team Julie Fleckenstein, Facilitator

Anita Niecgorski & Amanda Wilt Co-Children, K-6 Grade

Susan Formica, Youth, Junior & Senior High Darla Losteter, Family Support

Kick Off Picnic Youth Ministry & Faith Formation

Sunday, September 8, 2019 3:00 - 6:00 pm

Saint Eugene Church, Liberty

The Kick Off Picnic, an annual event, is open to all students in grades K-12 and their families. Please bring a side dish or dessert (to serve 8). Main dish and drinks will be provided. Volleyball/badminton available, please also bring frisbees, footballs, Whiffle ball, lawn chair, etc.

R.S.V.P. to Mrs. Formica, 412-754-0886 or [email protected]

This event is for all children and youth in the Faith Formation (Religious Education),

Junior and Senior Youth Ministry!

Come and join in the fun and fellowship!

Faith Formation Program Sessions Kindergarten, First - Eighth Grade

Open House (Session Time)

Sunday, September 8, 2019 Queen of the Rosary - 8:45-10:15 am

St. Michael - 10:15-11:45 am

Monday, September 9, 2019 St. Michael - 5:45-7:15 pm

Sunday Morning - Begins, September 15, 2019 8:45 - 10:15 am Queen of the Rosary

10:15 - 11:45 am St. Michael

Monday Evening - Begins, September 16, 2019 5:45 - 7:15 pm St. Michael

Faith Formation Registration

All Parents with children in Kindergarten, First through Eighth Grade in the Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Area Grouping are reminded that all child/ren (new & returning students) need to be re-registered for the 2019-2020 year.

Please be aware that the St. Michael Sunday Morning Session is full, except for Kindergarten. Please rank the other two sessions according to preference.

If you have questions or are new to the Faith For-mation Program please call, 412-754-0886. Julie is in the office Monday afternoon, 1:00-5:00 pm, Tuesday, 9:30 am-2:30 pm or you may call and leave a message.

A Registration Form is located on page 13/14 of this bulletin.

Learn Jesus, Love Jesus, and Live Jesus

Catechists Needed The Faith Formation (Religious Education) Program is in need of a few Catechists. If you love Jesus, his people, and his church and would like to share the faith and your faith story with our children and youth. Please call the Faith Formation Office, 412-754-0886 or email [email protected].

Queen of the Rosary, Sunday - 8:45-10:15 am 4th, 5th & 7th Grade Catechists

St. Michael, Sunday - 10:15-11:45 am 1st, 3rd & 4th Grade Catechists

St. Michael, Monday Evening - 5:45-7:15 pm 4th Grade Catechists


Faith, Fellowship, & Food Acts of the Apostles:

The Spread of the Kingdom

Fall Series, October 1 - November 19, 2019

Winter Series - February 11 - March 31, 2020

Spring Series - April 28 - May 19, 2020

Our Tuesday evenings run from 6:45-9:00 pm St. Michael - Archangel Hall, Elizabeth

Acts is a story of how a few Christians empowered by the Holy Spirit carried the Good News of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. They faced secular forces, internal strife, hostile crowds, and through it all they proclaimed the Kingdom of God to a broken world, and the love of God to a broken humanity in need of healing. Our host, Jeff Cavins, an American Catholic evangelist, author and biblical scholar, will guide us through the joys and struggles of these early Christians as they live their lives in Christ and apply it to us today.

Our evening begins with a light dinner, prayer, a video presentation, and a small group discussion.

There is no cost for these events, however a good will donation is greatly appreciated. A workbook will be available for purchase.

Please contact Sue at [email protected] or 412-926-8412 to register, and joins us

as we learn more about our Catholic Faith.

May God Bless Our Service Personnel We pray for and remember our Service Men and Women who are serving on active duty in the Armed Services, especially: Pvt. Peter A. Barrante, USMC; Maj. Damian Baskerville, USAF; Col. Richard Collage, PA NG; Staff Sgt. Nicholas DeLuca, Army; Ens. David DeMaio, USCG; Capt. Craig Dolhi, Army; Capt. Anthony Formica, Army; Jacob Formica, E-4, Army; 2nd Lt. John Formica, Army; T/Sgt. Michael Goodman, USAF; E5 Sgt. Brian Imundo, Army; Sgt. Russ Langley, Marines; SrA. Timothy Oeler, USAF; ENS Timothy Ragan, USN; Amn Stephanie A. Reichenbach, USAF; PFC David R. Saunders, Army National Guard; Sgt. Brandon R. Smith, USAF Pararescueman; Amn. Adam Stitt, USAF; Capt. Andrew Tkac, Army. Thank you for your service!

May We Never Forget . . . Freedom is Never Free!

Faith, Fellowship, & Food - Summer Series Tuesday, August 20, 2019 6:45 - 9:00 pm

St. Michael - Archangel Hall, Elizabeth

Redemptive Suffering - Louis Bosco Director of Religious Education, Wexford Grouping

or 412-926-8412 to register, and joins us as we learn more about our Catholic Faith.

What is the R.C.I.A.? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a way for adults . . . • who would like to learn more about and/or become a member of the Catholic Church. • who have never been baptized or

have been baptized in another faith and are interested in the Catholic Church.

• who are Baptized Catholics (over 18 years old) and have not received the Sacraments of Confirmation, Eucharist or Reconciliation.

• who are married to a Catholic and attend Mass but just don’t know what the next step is to become a member of the Catholic Church.

Have Questions, need more information, or want to register, please call Fr. Wagner, 412-751-0663. The RCIA Journey will begin in mid-September. The experience of learning with other adults in a relaxed atmosphere has been a lifetime high point for many who have been a part of the RCIA in the past. There is no charge, and there are no tests. Moreover, those making this RCIA Journey of Faith are accompanied by members of the parish family team, some of whom attend each week with them. The Parish Team is an important part of the Journey and welcoming new members.

Marriage Moments by Susan Vogt If your employment is home-based or you are a homemaker, you may have to create your own marriage friendly work policies. Agree about when you will take work phone calls or when it is time to stop WORK and relax together. Of course, if you have young children, you don’t fully control your time. You’re always on call. Have the spouse who works outside the home spell you.

Parenting Pointers by Susan Vogt Are your kid’s rooms filled with too much stuff? Some is necessary, educational, or comforting (like clothes, books, stuffed animals). But too much stuff can be suffocating and thwart creativity. Decide a limited space for each category. Let your child choose how to fill the allotted space - and give away the rest (or store it for a year before giving it away).

A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar Today Jesus warns us his Word will create conflict between parents and children. In a permissive society, which advocates individualism and consumerism, parents must continue to teach and live the gospel values of respect, service to others, forgiveness, generosity and compassion. A Christian family is a countercultural family.

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Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time.

Sunday, Aug 18; 20th Sunday in Ordinal Time Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Heb 12:1-4; Lk 12:49-53

Get fired up! - Author Jack London told the chilling tale of a brazen traveler who failed to take the peril of extreme weather conditions seriously. Building a proper fire in the right place might have kept him alive during a blizzard. Absent such a fire, the man’s fate was sealed. Jesus assures his friends that his mission in this world is to set such a blazing, saving fire in the hearts of believers. If we carry this passionate flame, no circumstances can endanger us. Contemplate an image of the Sacred Heart, and stoke the fire in your own! I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!

Monday, Aug 19; John Eudes, priest Judges 2:11-10; Matthew 19:16-22

God cares through your hands - During the plagues of 1627 and 1631, John Eudes cared for the sick, sleeping in a field to avoid infecting his fellow priests. Similar efforts made today are honored by World Humanitarian Day, commemorating 22 United Nations staff killed by a terrorist attack in Baghdad in 2003. Since then, more than 4,000 aid workers have been injured, kidnapped, or killed, targeted as they served more than 65 million people displaced from their homes and more than 26,000 civilians killed or injured in six countries. Learn more at World Humanitarian Day and ask yourself how you can help contribute to a more humane world today and every day. The Lord would be moved to pity by their groaning.

Tuesday, Aug 20; Bernard, abbot Judges 6:11-24a; Matthew 19:23-30

Saintly? - It’s complicated Bernard of Clairvaux was a brilliant and charismatic leader of the Cistercian monastic reform that encouraged a return to the original Benedictine life of prayer and manual labor. At the same time he was friend and mentor to powerful church leaders and was drawn into the geopolitical struggles embodied in the Crusades. How to reconcile the image of the prayerful monk with that of spiritual cheerleader to a militant army of Crusaders? Church history is filled with contradictions—as is each one of us. We have the simple contemplative and the militant crusader living in our own heart. Which one shall we nurture? Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Wednesday, Aug 21; Pius X, pope Judges 9:6-15; Matthew 20:1-16

Be a warm-hearted believer - Pope Pius X pastored the universal church from 1903 to 1914, a tumultuous period in world history, which saw traditional ways of life giving way, whether in the natural sciences, politics, or economic life, to new ways of thinking, organizing, believing. Though most commonly remembered as a staunch traditionalist and anti-modernist, Pius should also be remembered for his simple, unpretentious lifestyle (he never lost sight of his poor roots), his personal warmth and love of children, and his generous charitable outreach. After the horrific Messina earthquake of 1908, the most destructive earthquake ever recorded in Europe with some 100,000 casualties, Pius is said by one source to have filled the Apostolic Palace with refugees long before the Italian government acted. Make sure a warm heart is front and center in your own life of faith. Are you envious because I am generous?

Thursday, Aug 22; Queenship of Mary Judges 11:29-39a; Matthew 22:1-14

The sky is not the limit - Lumen gentium, Vatican II’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, declares the Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all guilt of original sin, on the completion of her earthly sojourn, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, and exalted by the Lord as Queen of the Universe. Going to Orlando, Florida anytime soon? Visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, a 2,000-seat church dedicated to the Queenship of Mary and established to serve the 30 million tourists who visit the Orlando area every year. Wish to be reminded of Mary’s connection to the whole universe, and why that will matter into the future? Visit nearby Cape Canaveral. The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike.

Friday, Aug 23; Rose of Lima, virgin Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Matthew 22:34-40

Care of the soul - Life isn’t easy. It’s good and beautiful, yes, but stressful, chaotic, and sometimes even devastating. Wouldn’t it be great to get away from it all? One might think that this is what Saint Rose of Lima did when she became practically a recluse in her parents’ house. She dedicated her life to solitude and a profound sense of solidarity with Jesus the Christ, especially the Suffering Christ. Yet within this calling, Rose found a spaciousness within herself to open a nearby room in the house to care for people in need. How do you experience this sacred dynamic of contemplative quiet and compassionate


We remember . . . In your charity, please remember all those who have died, especially:

Tarquinio D’Onofrio, Marie Calabro, Liguori Conley, Madeline Lowden,

Darwin Mihoces, all who will die today, and those who have no one to pray for them.

Resting in Paradise Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord.

Upcoming Events

Rosary Makers will meet on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 9:30 am

in the St. Michael Meeting Room.

Knights of Columbus will meet on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 7:00 pm

in the St. Michael Meeting Room. Any men interested in joining the Knights

are welcome to attend the 2nd meeting of the month.

Catholic Men’s Fellowship will meet on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 7:00 am

in St. Michael Church & Meeting Room.

Saint Mark Parish, Saint Michael Parish and Queen of the Rosary 50/50

In your offertory packet, there is a special envelope marked 50/50 Drawing--Donation $5.00. Thank you for your continual support!

Glassport Sons of Italy Spaghetti Dinner Sunday, August 25th, 2019 - 12 Noon - 6:00 p.m.

Eat in or take out, call 412-673-3915.

Save the Date - Celebrating Generations Sunday, September 29, 2019 following

the 11:00 am Mass at St. Angela Merici Church Afternoon will include lunch and other activities.

More details will be available soon!

Adult Choir & Bell Choir & Cantors If you love to sing (even in the shower) and you would like to be a cantor, bell ringer or choir member you are invited to come to an informational meeting will be held on Wednesday. August 28, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the Queen of the Rosary Social Hall. Discussion will include practice times and locations. Cantors are needed to lead the community in song. The Choir will sing at weekend Masses, holidays and special services. The Bell Choir will play at least once a month. No experience necessary only a love of music and service. For information or RSVP, please call Pam Whitney, 412-628-4112.


care? You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind . . . . You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Saturday, Aug 24; Bartholomew, apostle Revelation 21:9b-14; John 1:45-51

Caught up in prayer - If you met Jesus face-to-face and he saw right through you—straight into your soul—and told you exactly what you had been doing before meeting him, what would he see and what would he say? Would he judge that you were honest and good? That you had spent the prior moment in prayer? That’s what happened to the Apostle Bartholomew upon being introduced to Jesus. Let’s always be ready to be caught in the act of communing with God, with a pure heart, recognizing our King when he greets us. You will see greater things than this.

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Scripture citations from the New American Bible Revised Ed.

Stewardship - Time, Talent and Treasure Sunday, August 11, 2019

Saint Mark

Offertory $ 2,477.50 Utilities & Energy $ 436.00

PSP Goal $45,166.00 Received $30,866.00

Saint Michael

Offertory $ 6,051.00 Utilities & Energy $ 1,172.00


Queen of the Rosary

Offertory $ 1,908.77 Utilities & Energy $ 387.00


Thank You for Your Sacrificial Giving! Have you remembered your Parish in your will?

Ladies of Charity will meet on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 1:00 pm

at Saint Eugene, Liberty Borough.

Faith Formation Clothing Drive

A Clothing Drive sponsored by Faith Formation will be held through the month of September. Now would be a good time to gather together your gently used or new unwanted clothing and house hold items. Please be sure they are clean.

Donations may be brought to church the last two Sundays of September (21/22 or 28/29).

For more information, please call Darla at the Faith Formation Office, 412-754-0886.

Thank you for your support for the Clothing Drive!

Kind deeds change lives, Thank You!


FESTIVAL DONORS 2019 Thank You!

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PAD MON RIVER SUPPLY

CIRCLE OF DONORS US Steel Clairton Works Saint Michael Church Queen of the Rosary Church Barrier Protection Services, Inc. Cathy Esack Hair Styling Center Dura-Bond Industries, Inc. Mon River Supply Company Tom Esack Auto Repair UPMC Centers for Rehab Services First Commonwealth Bank Generation Stoneworks Knights of Columbus - St. Michael Copper and Glass Credit Union

CHILDREN’S FINGERPRINTING Security Coverage

Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department ENTERTAINMENT iHeartRadio Planet Fitness Challenge Texas Roadhouse - Andy the Armadillo FESTIVAL TICKETS Willig Funeral Home & Crematory GOLF CART Corpus Christi Cemeteries GROUND PRIZE DONATIONS Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory Wojciechowski Funeral Home ICE Liberty Borough Volunteer Fire Department LOTTERY BOARDS Striffler Family Funeral Homes PARKING Family Dollar Liberty Borough Volunteer Fire Department Liberty Presbyterian Church WHEEL BARROW OF CHEER BUSINESS DONORS Carriage Inn Clancy's Pub Michele Nicomatti Beauty Salon PNA #750 - Glassport The First Tee of Pittsburgh - Bob O'Connor Golf Course

Corpus Christi Parish for use of tables Liberty Borough Mayor and Council for providing police coverage Queen of the Rosary Church - tents St. Michael Church - tables & chairs Serra Catholic High School - tables Southeast Regional EMS - on grounds BUSINESS BOOTH SPONSORS A-Team Plumbing & Sewer Cleaning A-Tortorice Limousine Atty. Bob Lucas Bekavac Funeral Homes Bill Kortz State Rep 38th District Casturo's Cathy Esack Hair Styling Center CCM/WG St. Michael Parish Derkas Auto Body & Service Edwin M. Davis, DDS EGSA Youth Group First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assn, Br 218 Gaydos, Gaydos & Associates Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Glassport American Legion Post #443 Howell Craft Inc. Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home Jim Partyka Plumbing JMJ Bookstore Jordan Banana Co. K. Shriane Cleaning Services Knights of Columbus 955 L.A. Sebastian Painting Lee Agency - White Oak Mac Painting & Interior Design Mama Pepino's Pizza-Elizabeth Paul J. Emsurak Port Vue Athletic Association St. Mark Christian Mothers Southeast Regional EMS Steffan Industries Inc. Third Sector Development, LLC Tom Esack Auto Repair Winzek Catering

BOOTH SPONSORS Mr. & Mrs. Zac Allan Mrs. Evelyn Esack Ms. Jo Ann Esack Mr. & Mrs. John Gosney Mr. & Mrs. Francis Gradich Mrs. Bernadette Grese Mrs. Dolores Harding Mr. & Mrs. Jim Jackson Mrs. Madeline Katko Mrs. Mary Frances Legin Mr. & Mrs. Mark Muchow Mr. Robert Obusek Mr. & Mrs. Bob Palestra Miss Cheryl Pancurak Mrs. Josephine Pavlock Mrs. Louise Phillips & Mr. Brian Phillips

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Ponchak Mr. & Mrs. Jim Portner Mr. & Mrs. Joe Premozic & Family Deacon & Mrs. John Ragan Mrs. Julia Renquist & Family Miss Janet Robb Mrs. Betty Runtich Mr. & Mrs. Pat Shriane Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Slafka Mr. & Mrs. Tim Stinson Mr. & Mrs. James Tomedolsky Mr. & Mrs. Greg Vanscoy Fr. Thomas Wagner Mr. & Mrs. Eric Weimerskirch Mr. Robert Youhouse Mrs. Judy Zajicek Ms. Mary Ann Zsak & Mrs. Genevieve Pavlic SPECIALTY BASKET BUSINESS DONORS Carnegie Museum of Art & Natural History Carnegie Science Center Carriage Inn Cathy Esack Hair Styling Center Children's Museum Cindy’s Crafts & More! Del Grosso's Amusement Park Dorothy's Candies Eat’n Park-McKeesport Elegante Details Giant Eagle-Elizabeth Greg Ploskina Hampton Inn-West Mifflin Jo-Lynn Pizzaria Mama Pepino’s Pizza-Elizabeth Mama Pepino’s Pizza & Pub-Glassport Mary of Nazareth Catholic School Outback Steakhouse Petland Norwin Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Rita's Italian Ice–White Oak Sam's Club Scozio’s Giant Eagle Texas Roadhouse The Andy Warhol Museum The Flower Shoppe Tobey-Karg Service Agency, Inc. Tom Esack Auto Repair Top Tier Granite Triple B Farms UPMC Centers for Rehab Services Waldameer & Water World Washington Wild Things

Thank You to all of our Festival Donors. Please pray for and support our Donors. Thank You,

Fr. Wagner & the Festival Team

Unclaimed Festival Specialty Baskets We have two unclaimed specialty baskets in the parish office. If you know the winners, please help us by contacting them, as we have been unable to reach them by phone:

Debbie Eagle Becky Hanna Thank you for your help!


CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ELIZABETH, GLASSPORT AND SOUTH ALLEGHENY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE- 101 MCLAY DR., ELIZABETH, PA

412-754-0886

2019-2020 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION FORM Registration Fee: $30 per child/ $50 per family – Please make checks out to Saint Michael

If you need tuition assistance or scholarships, please contact the Religious Education Office.

All information is kept confidential. Parent/Guardian Name(s): Mother’s Maiden Name: _______________________ Primary Telephone: (Imperative for Church Records) Address (where the child primarily resides):

Email: Secondary Email: Mother’s Cellphone: Father’s Cellphone: Church of Registration: 1st Child Name:

Birthdate: Age: _______ Grade: ________ Known Allergies/Medications/Conditions: Church of Baptism:

2nd Child Name:

Birthdate: Age: _______ Grade: _________ Known Allergies/Medications/Conditions: Church of Baptism:

3rd Child Name:

Birthdate: Age: _______ Grade: ________ Known Allergies/Medications/Conditions: Church of Baptism:


CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ELIZABETH, GLASSPORT AND SOUTH ALLEGHENY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE- 101 MCLAY DR., ELIZABETH, PA

412-754-0886

Please list up to 3 individuals that have permission to pick up your child(ren). Please also list the relationship to the child(ren) as well. Please attach a separate sheet if necessary. 1. Relationship: 2. Relationship:

3. Relationship:

Special Information to Impart to the Religious Education Office:

Social Media/Webpage

There will be activities and events where your child will be photographed and/or videotaped. These

might be used on our social media, our webpage or in house for advertising. If you do not wish for

your child’s image to be used, please ask for the social media wavier.

Please choose your preferences for sessions where your child(ren) will be going to Religious Education. Please number your preferences 1 (one) through 3 (three)

Please be aware that the St. Michael Sunday Morning Session

is full, except for Kindergarten.

Queen of the Rosary- Sundays; 8:45 AM to 10:15 AM 530 Michigan Ave., Glassport Full_ Saint Michael- Sundays; 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM 101 McLay Dr., Elizabeth Saint Michael- Mondays; 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM 101 McLay Dr. Elizabeth

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