St. Malachy Catholic Church

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

343 Forest Grove Road (Kennedy Township)

Coraopolis, PA 15108 “Serving the People of God in Kennedy Township and surrounding communities Since 1947”

January 13, 2019 The Baptism of the Lord

Parish Mission Statement We, the Parish Family of St. Malachy, guided by the Holy Spirit are committed to continuing the works for Jesus Christ through worship, education and service thereby building the Body of Christ as a community of compassion and love.

REV. DAVID G. POECKING Administrator

REV. ALAN MORRIS Senior Parochial Vicar

REV. ROBERT ZAJDEL Parochial Vicar

REV. MICHAEL RUFFALO

PT Parish Chaplain / Curator of the Patrimony

REV. RUSSELL MAURER In Residence

LISA DAVIS Business Manager

LAURIE LANZ Director of Music

ADULT CHOIR: Sunday - 9:30 am to 11:00 am

CATHERINE MILITZER School Principal

JENIFER O’SHEA School Secretary

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS:

Sunday during RE class time Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm;

Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS TIMES: Sunday K-8 9:15 am - 10:30 am Monday 1-8 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm

STEVEN SWANK Coordinator of Religious Education, Youth Minister

Safe Environment Coordinator

CAROL PFEUFFER Religious Education Secretary

EUCHARIST:

Mass Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am Mass Saturday - 8:30 am Mass 4:00 pm (Saturday Evening Vigil) Sunday - 8:00 am and 11:00 am

Eucharistic Adoration (3rd Tuesday) - 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm

RECONCILIATION: Saturday - 11:00 am - Noon

BAPTISM: Fourth Sunday of each month.

INFANTS: Please contact the Parish Office three (3) months be-

fore the expected birth. First time parents are required to attend Pre-Baptismal instructions.

ADULTS: RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Those adults desiring to become a Catholic who

have never been baptized or were baptized in an-other faith are invited to the sessions on Mondays in the rectory from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

MARRIAGE: By policy of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, couples

wishing to marry must contact the parish at least six months before the date of the wedding. No date may be set until the couple meets with the priest.

HOLY SACRAMENTS

PARISH PHONE - 412-771-5483 / FAX - 412-331-7312 Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 am to 8 pm; Friday 8 am-4 pm PARISH WEBSITE: http://www.stmalachypgh.org E-Mail Address: parish@stmalachypgh.org

PARISH SCHOOL............................................412-771-4545 RELIGIOUS ED. OFFICE.............................. 412-771-7480 MUSIC DIRECTOR ........................................ 412-331-4664 CAFETERIA .................................................... 412-771-0848 CHURCH HALL.............................................. 412-331-9037

ST. MALACHY CHURCH KENNEDY TOWNSHIP, PA

WEDDING BANNS The couple below intends to be united

in the Holy Sacrament of Marriage: III Gregory Gray & Amanda Durban

FLOWERS The flowers at the Holy Family niche this

week are in memory of: Catherine Havern

by Family

PRAYER CHAIN In need of prayer for a particular intention?

Contact our Prayer Chain Leader Diane at 412-331-7684. All are welcome to join in this ministry.

CELIAC CONDITION

To all those allergic to wheat or wheat products, the church has available approved low gluten hosts for Mass. Please

speak to the priest before the Mass to receive Holy Communion.

www.diopitt.org www.thecatholicviewforwomen.com

www.priestsforlife.org catholicscomehome.org www.womenofgrace.com www.rachelsvineyard.org

www.ForYourVocation.org www.helpourmarriage.com

PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN Lisa Aburaad, Brian Breland, James Breslin, Josh Bruchwajski,

Ian Donovan, William Duffy, Travis Dunham, Mark Finnegan, Edward Glance, Jason Glance, Lewis Hess, Chris Holton, Spencer

Lindsay, Christopher McDermott, James McGregor, Benjamin Macek, Jacob Mammay, Steven Marshall, Jeremiah Murphy, Kevin Murphy,

Michael Murphy, Nick Obusek, Nicholas Rymniak, C.J. Stangl, Chris Straw, James Van Dyke, Jeffrey Vittorio, Chris Wasek,

Eric Wasek, Joseph Wasek III, Matthew Zivic

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the self-less acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.

MONDAY, JANUARY 14 6:30 pm Emmanuel Prayer Group - Church 7:00 pm RCIA - Parish Meeting Room 7:00 pm Bingo - Father Weirauch Hall TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 1:00 pm Adoration - Church 6:30 pm Benediction - Church 7:00 pm Speaker Series - Church WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 Noon Card Party - Father Weirauch Hall 6:00 pm Cub Scouts - Cafeteria SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 9:00 am Marian Prayer Group - Church

MONDAY, JANUARY 21 6:30 pm Emmanuel Prayer Group - Church 7:00 pm RCIA - Parish Meeting Room 7:00 pm Bingo - Father Weirauch Hall WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 Noon Card Party - Father Weirauch Hall 6:00 pm Cub Scouts - Cafeteria 7:00 pm Pastoral Council Mtg - Parish Mtg Room

PRAY FOR THE SICK

Bob Langmann, Karen Lamping, Jennifer LePore, Sam Lewis, Patricia Leyda, Irene List, Mariyanna McCarthy, Marla McKnight,

Frieda (Streiner) Mandus, Fr. Michael Maranowski, Charlotte Markle, Patricia Martin, Margie Masilunas, Mary Mazzocco, Johnny Mucha,

Patrick Murphy, Tim Nolan, Mali Olivani, Emil Parent, Sr., Kathy Pfeuffer, Shirley Pieto, Margaret Porter, Gerard Powers,

Shannon Preininger, Aaron Prosperini, Alice Rhoades, Lois Schipani, Sam Scotti, David Shankin, Joanna Simmons, Carol Sinatra,

Frank Sinatra, Marianne, Raymond Soffa, Jessica Soliz, Anna Spezialetti, Barb Stemmler, Shirley Stephenson, Bob Streiner,

Ron Thoma, Elizabeth Vein, Theresa Viziana, Mary “Mia” Walsh, Ann Wasek, Barb West, Marci Williams, Ron Woshner

For those who request prayers anonymously Please pray for those who are in the

hospitals, nursing homes and the homebound. May they continue to receive the Lord’s blessings.

Sunday, January 13 – The Baprism of the Lord 4:00 pm Deceased Members of Magnella Family by Schweinberg Family 8:00 am People of St. Malachy Parish 11:00 am Catherine Havern by Family

Monday, January 14 8:30 am Steven Calhoun by Sister, Margaret Duncan & Family

Tuesday, January 15 8:30 am M/M George J. Smithnosky, Sr. by M/M Martin J. Smithnosky & Family

Wednesday, January 16 8:30 am Ruth Calhoun by Dgtr. Margaret Duncan & Family

Thursday, January 17 - St. Anthony 8:30 am William & Clara Estock by Children & Grandchildren

Friday, January 18 No Mass at St. Malachy

Saturday, January 19 8:30 am Paul Kerick by Bill & Clara Scheirer 2:00 pm Wedding: Gregory Gray & Amanda Durban 4:00 pm Victor M. & Thelma M. Saveikis by Saveikis Family

Sunday, January 20 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Melissa A. Pickler by Bob & Charlotte McClelland 11:00 am People of St. Malachy Parish

UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST MALACHY

ST. MALACHY PRAY FOR US!

REMEMBER ST. MALACHY IN YOUR WILL!

We WELCOME all those who enter this Holy place to worship!

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD JANUARY 13, 2019

FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR

Rev. Fr. Ken Keene, requiescat in pace

In what appears to be a combination of an accident with both recent and chronic health challenges, Fr. Ken Keene died suddenly on January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Fr. Ken pastored Holy Trinity Parish for nine years and left only this past October as part of the transitions On Mission for The Church Alive! Fr. Ken also happened to be a native son of Holy Trinity Parish and a graduate of our elementary school. Just these past three months, I’ve already met Fr. Ken’s mother Alvera and his brother Dave, who are both very active at Holy Trinity. Fr. Ken has other family, as well. Please pray for those closest to him who are grieving his death, all too early at the age of 60. Please remember Holy Trinity Parish in your prayers as well. The faithful there are also grieving and wrestling with the difficult mix of feelings that come with grief. Moreover, in my limited experience, a pastor’s death in office can make it hard in the following years for the parish to continue to adapt and grow. Though technically Fr. Ken had left Holy Trinity, his departure was very recent, and we at RocKenRo need to adapt and grow in the near future. God grant that his death not freeze us in grief, but become an occasion for us all the more to trust God’s Providence and the leadership of the Holy Spirit.

Speaking of adaptation and the Spirit’s leadership: By the time you read this, I will have met with the pastoral and finance councils of each parish of RocKenRo. I thank you all for your patience as we’ve put these advisory bodies into place over the past three months. One early agendum is how each parish should respond to the request that we consider consolidating the parishes of RocKenRo. A consolidated parish would inherit everything from the predecessor parishes: Churches, schools, rectories, social halls, parking lots, bank accounts, debts, programming, furnishings, donations, bequests, etc.

There’ve been a few last-minute changes at St. John of God: Jennifer Meyers joins the pastoral council. Tee Amity withdraws from the finance council (for reasons unrelated to the parish). Doug Nolfi joins the finance council.

Next Sunday, January 20, we take up the annual second collection for the St. Anthony Program and the De Paul School. These institutions do extraordinary work on behalf of learning-disabled and hearing-impaired children, respectively. Moreover, contributions via the second collection count also towards our parish share, so they benefit the parish even more than gifts in the first collection.

My friend, David Mills, speaks at St. Malachy Church on Tuesday, January 15, at 7:00, as part of that parish’s speaker series. David writes regularly for the Pittsburgh Catholic. He understands the Church unusually well and will speak on distinctively Catholic practices such as holy cards, candles, and the like. Please come and listen.

—Fr. Dave

Mass Extraordinary Ministers Cantors Lectors Altar Servers Saturday Jan 19 4:00 PM

Lynette Castelucci Peg Lisiak Jim Lisiak

Bill Worms Lisa Worms

Diane Obed Dan Gallagher Veronica Zubritzky Nico Castelucci Nicholas Mosur

Sunday Jan 20 8:00 AM

Regina Mell Don Murphy Mimi Schneider

Edward Kantz Pat Daly-CH

Jill Cahalan Michael Phillips Michael Ondercin JT Healey

Sunday Jan 20 11:00 AM

Sue Ondo David Kozy Wayne Madden

Karen Fiola Mary Lou Kost

Quartet Randy Lowden Matthew Rees Joseph Rees

ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS FLOWER CONTRIBUTIONS

Donated by: M/M Carl Glowa

In Memory of: Regis DeSano

Amanda Lynn Wharton Mr. Archie H. Wharton Mrs. Joan L. Wharton

A DAY OF PRAYER AND PENANCE FOR LIFE In all the Dioceses of the United States, January 22 shall be observed as a day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion. On Tuesday, January 22 our par-ish will celebrate this event with the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Please join us this day as we, as a parish, pray for the great gift of life.

KENNEDY TOWNSHIP, PA ST. MALACHY CHURCH

FAITH FORMATION NEWS Religious Education classes will not be in session next Sunday, January 20 & Monday, January 21 due to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Classes will resume on January 27 & 28.

BISHOP CANEVIN SHOWCASE Experience Our Excellence will be held February 6, 2019, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. More than an Open House it’s an opportunity for prospective families to see Bishop Canevin in action! Apply now for the 2019-20 academic year. For more info., call Mrs. Katie Stevens, Admissions Director at 412-922-7400 x220.

2019 MASS INTENTIONS 2019 Mass intentions are still available for scheduling; in addition during the weekday Mass there may be additional priests concelebrating. There is no promised date for this Mass. The given date will be posted in the bulletin after the Mass has been offered. The offering for any Mass is $10. Contact the parish office to schedule.

ALL DAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION TUESDAY, JANUARY 15

Begins at 1:00 p.m. Closes with Benediction at 6:30 p.m.

Please come and spend some prayer time with our Blessed Lord!

HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT Have you ever allowed God to speak to you through silence? High school men, give God the chance to speak directly to your heart at the High School Silent Retreat, held February 9-10 at Martina Spiritual Center. It will include Mass, adoration, dynamic talks, and solid brotherhood. No cost. To register, visit PGHPriest.com by January 25.

IMPORTANT PARKING REMINDER As a reminder, parking is prohibited, by township ordinance, on Forest Grove Road between November 1 and April 1. The police have recently reminded us of this, and have advised us that the first warnings will be given to violators, eventually tickets may be issued. Please make sure that you comply with township rules when attending mass. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

HELP NEEDED Christmas decorations will be taken down starting today, Sunday, January 13 after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Please come to help. All are welcome. Many hands will make things move quickly. Thank you!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Hebrews 1:1-6; Mark 1:14-20 Tuesday: Hebrews 2:5-12; Mark 1:21-28 Wednesday: Hebrews 2:14-18; Mark 1:29-39 Thursday: Hebrews 3:7-14; Mark 1:40-45 Friday: Hebrews 4:1-5, 11; Mark 2:1-12 Saturday: Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 2:13-17 Sunday: Isaiah 62”1-5; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; John 2:1-11

ON MISSION FOR THE CHURCH ALIVE! You Are My Beloved Son, With You I Am Well Pleased - As Jesus was being baptized by John in the Jordan River we are told of amazing things happening. First, the heavens were opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus in the form of a dove. Then, the voice of God the Father from heaven thundered, saying, “You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased.” Jesus did not need to be baptized for the same reason we do. As the Son of God, he was without sin. Yet, to be baptized is to be anointed to fulfill the mission of God the Father in the world. By being baptized in the Jordan, Jesus set an example for us to follow. Through baptism we are freed from original sin, sanctified by the Holy Spirit, share in the life of God through the Sacrament and in the Church, and anointed to fulfill the mission of faith, hope, and love that God the Father has chosen for us. While the Holy Spirit does not descend like a dove he is present in and through the baptized from the moment of baptism. And while the walls of the church do not shake with the thundering voice of the Father, the halls of heaven ring with joy as every new beloved son and daughter of God is welcomed into the life of faith through baptism. Our baptism was not simply a ritual, but a life-changing event that is in effect throughout our lives. How can the grace of baptism continue to be at work for the good of our parishes and communities? To learn more and to stay informed visit onmissionchurchalive.org.

SPEAKER SERIES Please join us when the St. Malachy Speaker Series resumes on Tuesday, January 15 at 7:00 p.m. featuring David Mills. David Mills writes the “Catholic Sense” column for the Pittsburgh Catholic and for other Catholic organizations. His topic is: Why candles? Why holy cards? What the Catholic “extras” give us. The series will continue February 19 with Fr. Rich Jones speaking on “How to have a more meaningful Lent”, and on March 19 when Janet Puppo, Ph.D., will present “Behold the Lamb of God - Reflections on the Eucharist.” Please mark your calendars and we look forward to getting “Back to Basics” of our Catholic faith.

FLOWERS AT THE HOLY FAMILY NICHE There are plenty of dates still available in 2019 for flowers at the Holy Family niche. To schedule call the parish office at 412-771-5483.

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

SCHOOL NEWS There will be a PTG meeting on Tuesday in the Library at 6:00 p.m. We will be finalizing our Catholic Schools Week activities.

The students begin the second semester on Friday! We will have an early dismissal that day. The teachers will attend an in-service in the afternoon.

Have you purchased your purse bingo tickets for February 1st? Call the school office at 412-771-4545 for details and availability.

MAGNIFICAT PITTSBURGH Ladies, come to the Magnificat Pittsburgh prayer breakfast on February 9 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Double Tree by Hilton, Cranberry Twp. Hear the story of conversion of St. Mary Gianna Thornby, DLIC. She grew up with little faith but experienced conversion after surviving the shootings at Columbine High School. Hear her Columbine experience and her journey to a loving God, conversion to Catholicism, and to final vows in 2018 as a religious sister. She serves at The Ark & The Dove in Gibsonia. Cost of the break fas t i s $23 . To reg is ter , go to www.magnificatpittsburgh.org or call Kay at 724-772-6749 or Pam at 412-461-8906. Registration deadline is February 1.

THANK YOU! To those who served at the Christmas Holy Masses, especially the altar servers, lectors, extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist, choirs, musicians, ushers, and all volunteers.

To all those who helped with gifts for the Angel Tree

To all those who helped with the decorations for the church

To those who donated to the Christmas Flower Memorials and Angel Fund

To all those who sent prayers, cards, gifts, and baked goods to the priests

To those who help stock the F.O.R. food pantry

You are what makes our parish so special!

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS The Youth Leaders from Saint Malachy, Saint John of God, and Holy Trinity are planning “ROCKENRO” Youth Group activities for the winter and spring. So far some of the suggested activities are skiing, bowling, laser tag, and karaoke night. All teens in grades 9-12 are encouraged to submit their ideas. What activities would you like to attend? Just email Mr. Swank at swankymca@gmail.com so we can add your ideas to the list!

MARCH FOR LIFE Join us on this 46th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe vs. Wade decision. We will petition Congress and the President to protect the right to life of every born and pre-born human being. Schedule: January 18 at 6:00 am Lenzer 55 seat bus departs from Holy Trinity - Robinson Twp parking lot (5:45 am arrival) 11:00 am Arrive at Basilica of Immaculate Conception. Attend Mass with option to stay at Basilica for afternoon. Noon March to Capitol and Supreme Court 3:30 pm Meet at Grand Central Station to board bus. Sandwiches and drinks provided on way home. Bus returns by 10:00 pm. For bus reservations and/or further information, call Helen Stamatakis at 412-788-1974 or Sharon Graham at 773-972-6657. Adults $40, Students $20. (Cost includes $3 metro tickets and $9 for dinner on bus. Please let us know if you prefer beef, chicken or tuna sandwich). Checks made out to Holy Trinity right to Life. Send to Helen Stamatakis, 111 Lakeview Dr., McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Please RSVP by January 13.

BIBLE STUDY AT ST. JOSEPH Coming to St. Joseph Parish this January 2019, “Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible” an 8-week Study Session presented by Fr. Michael Yaksick on Tuesday evenings. The program will be offered from January 15 to March 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Healy Hall (below St. Joseph Church). The cost is $10.00 for materials. This study provides the easiest way to understand the Bible. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible makes the complex simple. It helps you uncover the story woven throughout Scripture and understand what it’s all about. The Bible is a story about the Father’s unfailing love for you, a love that you are now called to share with others. To learn more visit BibleStudyForCatholics.com.

JANUARY 13, 2019

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———————————————————————————— CHRISTIAN SHARING

Sunday Collection 1-6-19 $ 9,291.00 Votives 1-6-19 $ 610.00 Solemnity of Mary 1-6-19 $ 3,365.00 School Collection 1-6-19 $ 376.00 St. Vincent de Paul 1-6-19 $ 105.00 Parish Share 1-6-19 $ 10.00 Electronic Giving Dec 18 $ 7,621.24

Thank You for your generosity!