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The Roman Catholic Community of

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

30th Sunday in Ordinal Time

October 28, 2018

The Lord has done great things for us;

we are filled with joy. -Psalm 33

Saint Mark Parish 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

Religious Education 412-678-6275 x 102

Youth Ministry: 412-678-6275 x105

Saint Michael Parish A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

101 McLay Drive Elizabeth, PA 15101-2363

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

Email: [email protected]

Saint Michael Church (StM) 101 McLay Drive - Elizabeth

Religious Education 412-754-0886

Youth Ministry: 412-384-8356 [email protected]

Queen of the Rosary Parish 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

Religious Education 412-872-5136 or 412-672-7209 Youth Ministry: 412-672-7209

Website: ElizabethSouthAlleghenyCC.org

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

Accept God’s Love, and Live! Share God’s Love, and Thrive!

Learn Jesus, Love Jesus, and Live Jesus.

Implementation Phase Prayer

Father of Mercy, During this tie of implementation help us to grow in unity

with St. Mark Parish, St. Michael Parish and Queen of the Rosary Parish.

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.

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

Religious Education Julie Fleckenstein, St. Mark Joan Kilgore, St. Michael Darla Losteter, Queen of the Rosary

Youth Ministery Lori DiMarco, St. Mark Susan Formica, St. Michael Darla Losteter, Queen of the Rosary

Safe Environment Emily Carlson, St. Mark Mary Jo Ignatius, St. Michael

Music Ministry Brandy Irish-Gerjuoy, St. Mark Celeste Cafasso, St. Michael Carol Gioia, St. Michael Pamela Whitney, Queen of the Rosary

Facilities Kevin Hopkins, St. Mark Patricia Muic, St. Mark Tony Hutskow, St. Michael

Pastoral Secretary Lisa Mykeloff, St. Mark Jeannie Premozic, St. Mark Jan Kunkel, St. Michael Amy Megahan, Queen of the Rosary

Parish Nurse Pam Curcio, 412-754-0317, St. Mark

Collaboration, Courage and Compassion

Religious Education Program Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ

All children, Grades 1-8, are invited and encouraged to participate in a Religious Education Program.

Youth Ministry All Youth, High School (9-12 grade)

and Jr. High School (6-8 grade), are invited and encouraged to participate

in the youth ministry program.

2 Elizabeth, Glassport, South Allegheny Catholic Community

30th Sunday in Ordinal Time

October 28, 2018 Son of David, have pity on me!

Has the cry of Bartimaeus ever

escaped your lips? Today's Gospel

tells the story of a blind man with a

difficult lot in life. He made a living

by begging coins off passing travelers. When word

reaches him that Jesus will be passing by, this is

when he begins his shouts for mercy. Jesus hears

Bartimaeus' cry and beckons him forward.

What do you want me to do for you? Last week,

Jesus asked a similar question to James and John.

Their response was a clutch for fame. Bartimaeus'

response is much humbler. Lord, I want to see.

How strange this interaction must have seemed to the

onlookers. The man is blind! Of course he wants to

see! But Jesus is always teaching us. By asking us

what we want, Jesus reveals the dispositions of our

hearts. God already knows them, but do we? By

asking James and John to name their ambition, their

selfishness is exposed to them and to the other

disciples. By asking Bartimaeus to name his longing,

his faith is exposed to the entire crowd. Jesus invites

participation in our own redemption. He doesn't save

us without us!

Take some time in silent prayer today. Place

yourself in this story of Bartimaeus. Imagine

yourself there on the dusty, crowded roadside. Jesus

is calling you! When you stand before him, his focus

is on you and you alone. What do you want me to

do for you? he asks. Search your heart. How would

you respond? What part of your heart is Jesus asking

you to expose? He has come to heal and to restore.

May we, too, be sent!

Go ... your faith has saved you.

Mary of Nazareth Catholic School Growing in Wisdom, Age and Grace

Time for Twos, Pre K 3 & 4, Kindergarten, Grades 1– 8 1640 Fawcett Avenue White Oak, PA 15131 Phone: 412-672-2360 Fax: 412-672-0880 Webpage: www.maryofnazarethschool.org

November Rosary Intention That the language of love and dialogue

may always prevail over the language of conflict.

All Saints Day Mass Schedule Wednesday, October 31, 2018

4:00 pm St. Michael Church

Thursday, November 1, 2018

9:00 am St. Eugene Church

11:00 am Queen of the Rosary Church

7:00 pm St. Michael Church

Saint Mark Parish Saint Michael Parish Queen of the Rosary Parish 3

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

October 28 - November 4, 2018

Saturday, 27, Vigil, 30th Sunday in Ordinal Time

StM 4:00 pm Leslie Mitchell - Stasko Family

StE 6:00 pm Ray Coleman - Jackie and Charles Galley

Sunday, 28, 30th Sunday in Ordinal Time

StJ 9:00 am Millie Osika - After Church Breakfast Group

StM 9:30 am Bill Owens - Ushers Living & Deceased of the Parish Family

QoR 11:00 am Richard Ferko - Jack & Joe Ferko & Denise Adams

StM 12:00 nn Carol Gidel - Family

Monday, 29, Weekday

QoR 8:00 am Gerry Michalski - Christian Mothers Novena - Infant Jesus of Prague

StM 9:00 am Helen & Paul Kacmarik - Paul & Kathy Kacmarik

Tuesday, 30, Weekday

StM 9:00 am Helen Sidone - Children Novena - Michael the Archangel

StE 6:30 pm Theresa Delivuk - Children Eucharistic Holy Hour (6:30 - 7:30 pm)

Wednesday, 31, Weekday

QoR 8:00 am Eugene Tyszkiewicz & Family - Family

StM 9:00 am James Fetchen - Family

Wednesday, 31, Vigil All Saints Day

StM 4:00 pm Mary Radocay - Family

Thursday, November 1, All Saints Day

StE 9:00 am Earl Swartz - Joseph, Nora, and Mark

QoR 11:00 am Steve Ganchuk - Kathy & Michele Mordecki

StM 7:00 pm Helen Gogoel - Patty Smith

Friday, 2, Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

QoR 8:00 am Deceased Members of the Sydeski Family - Gert Ormand & Family

StM 9:00 am Jay Meininger-Irene

Saturday, 3, Weekday

QoR 8:00 am For the Deceased Members of the Parish Family

StM 2:00 pm Wedding: Christopher J. Price & Kayla F. Longo

Saturday, 3, Vigil, 31st Sunday in Ordinal Time

StM 4:00 pm Robert & Lube Medvidovich - Family

StE 6:00 pm Arleigh E. ‘Skip’ Smith - Dr. and Mrs. David McKibben

Sunday, 4, 31st Sunday in Ordinal Time

StJ 9:00 am Samuel Esack - Cathy and Tom Esack

StM 9:30 am Agnes Firda - John & Family

QoR 11:00 am Michael Farmer - Sisters/Brothers; Patricia Crawley - Rita & Ralph Henry

StM 12:00 nn Eva & Jay Mansfield - Pat & Bill Mains

Low Gluten Hosts available - please see Priest before Mass

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 All information must be received 2 weeks in advance.

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

Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-932-0313

Scheduling the Sacrament of Baptism Baptism of Infants & Children

Parents are asked to call the Parish Office after the

child is born to register them for Baptism. Baptism is

usually scheduled for a time when the parents are

comfortable bringing their child outside the home.

Godparents and Sponsors

One Godparent is necessary and two are welcome,

normally one male and one female.

Godparent’s are to be practicing, fully-initiated

Catholics (baptized, first communion, confirmed),

registered in a parish, and if married in a church

recognized marriage and free to receive Holy

Communion. One godparent is to be Catholic.

A Sponsor is to be baptized practicing members of

a Christian community.

If you have any questions, please call the Office.

I will lead the people to brooks of water,

on a level road, so that none shall stumble.

Grief Recovery Support Group Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - 7:00-9:00 pm

Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish Center Lounge

1313 Fifth Avenue, East McKeesport

Anyone who has experienced a loss is invited.

No pre-registration. For information, 412-824-2644.

The Hope and Promise of Redemption The prophet Jeremiah prophesies the

end of the Babylonian exile. He

describes how the weak and sorrowful

people now return with joy. These are

the scattered people of God: the blind

and the lame, the mothers and pregnant

women. They shall be led along an easy road so that no

one will stumble. The Lord’s kindness and mercy are

on all these weak and broken people.

Here and in Psalm 126 we find the most lovely

poetic images of God’s love and care for us. Those

that sow in tears shall reap rejoicing. Although

they go forth weeping, carrying the seed to be

sown, they shall come back rejoicing, carrying

their sheaves (Ps 126:5–6). Although God had to

punish Israel for their many sins, God never forgot

them, scattered as they were, and brings them all back

to the land of their ancestors, there to flourish and be

joyful again. We can see in this the hope and the

promise of our own redemption, gathered from the far

corners of the earth into the great banquet of God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Learn Jesus, Love Jesus, and Live Jesus.

We remember . . . In your charity,

please remember all those who have died,

especially: Edward Iwanowski, William Murtha,

James Matthias, 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.

And let Perpetual Light Shine upon them.

When a Catholic is cremated,

must the ashes be buried

or can they be scattered or kept in the home? More people are choosing cremation for the final

disposition of the deceased. In the past, cremation

was rare for a Catholic and the cremains were not

brought into church for the funeral. Now both the

Catechism of the Catholic Church (§ 2301) and

canon law (Canon 1176, § 3) allow for cremation.

The cremains are to be placed in consecrated

ground or inside a mausoleum. The church has a

reverence and respect for the body as a place where

the soul had resided. Leaving the ashes on the mantel

or scattering them in some significant spot is

contrary to church practice and belief. © 2013 Liturgical Publications Inc


Scheduling Masses for 2019 The Mass Requests for 2019

will begin with the Mass Request Form

in the bulletin on Sunday, November 4, 2018.

Anyone celebrating their

25th and 50th Wedding Anniversaries in 2019

should call the Parish Office

before November 12, 2018 to schedule a Mass.

No requests will be taken over the telephone

Until Wednesday, December 12, 2018.

Three (3)Mass Intentions per family

(please only one weekend date).

No Mass intentions will be accepted for

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day,

Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day,

All Souls Day or Thanksgiving Day.

After Wednesday, January 9, 2019, you may

call for any open dates. At that time, you will be

welcome to schedule additional Mass Intentions.

After Spring 2019 Mass Times Could Change.

Saint Mark Parish, Saint Michael Parish, Queen of the Rosary Parish 5

Masses of Remembrance

Queen of the Rosary Parish

Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 9:00 am The names of the deceased will be read after the

homily and a candle will be lit for each of the

deceased. All are invited and welcome to gather

and pray for our beloved dead. Light

refreshments will be served in the Social Hall. Sponsored by the Ladies of Charity

St. Mark Parish - Remembrance Mass

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 6:30 pm

St. Eugene Church, 3210 Liberty Way Please note this year’s date, time and location.

All are welcome to attend this Mass. Families

and friends who have lost a loved one since the

2017 Remembrance Mass are especially invited.

Invitations were sent to the families of those

who have died. If you know of someone who

should be invited to this year’s Remembrance

Mass, please contact the Parish Office.

In your kindness, please continue to pray for

our loved ones who have died, and please continue

praying for all who have lost a loved one this past

year.

St. Michael Parish - Remembrance Mass

Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm Cookies & Apple Cider will be available

after the Mass in the Gathering Space.

Scheduling of Funeral Service A Mass of Christian Burial (in church) or a

Blessing Service (in the Funeral Home or at the

Cemetery) will be scheduled at the time of need by

the Funeral Director handling the arrangements for

the family with the parishes. The Mass of Christian

Burial or Blessing Service will be scheduled

according to the needs of the family and the

availability of the clergy team. The Mass of Christian

Burial can be scheduled for any church building

(Saint Eugene, Saint Joseph, Saint Michael or Queen

of the Rosary) that is available on the requested day

and time. Please note that at this time no church

buildings are closed for worship.

If you have any questions, please call the Office.

Immediately the blind man received his sight

and followed Jesus on the way.

On Mission For The Church Alive! Jesus Is Calling You – In today’s Gospel, Jesus

calls for the blind man, Bartimaeus, that he might

come to him and be healed. Saint Mark relates to us

very vividly that Bartimaeus, threw aside his cloak,

sprang up, and came to Jesus, and that his sight

was restored because of his faith and trust in God. Of

course, we see many instance in the Gospels of Jesus

calling out to others. Often times he calls people to

follow him, like those who would be his Apostles.

At other times, like his encounter with Zacchaeus, he

calls out so that he might stay with Zacchaeus and be

of support in his life. In the Church, we most likely

think of calling as one’s vocation, listening for what

purpose God has created us to know, love and serve

him. Priests speak of their vocation, or calling, to

holy orders and married couples talk of being called

love each other with a sacrificial, unbreakable and

unconditional love. And within the call of our

vocation, the Lord time and again calls out to us to

invite us to share our gifts and abilities in a variety

of ways for the good of others and of the Church. As

our On Mission for The Church Alive! journey

continues forward we are all invited to listen for the

Lord calling us by name and seeking new and

vibrant ways to respond in faith and generosity. Visit

onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay

informed.

Marriage Moments by Susan Vogt, SusanVogt.net

Open-ended questions can’t be answered with a

simple yes or no. For example: How have you

changed in the last year? What are your biggest

worries about the future? What do you find exciting

in life right now?

Parenting Pointers by Susan Vogt, SusanVogt.net

When families work well, jobs are shared

according to age, ability, and interest. Just for fun,

why not shake it up once in awhile. Try trading jobs.

You just might learn something new.

A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar

When Jesus asked the blind man What do you

want from me? he asked for sight. If Jesus asked

you the same question, what would you say? Okay,

that is your prayer.

Once we learn to pray with our hearts,

and not just our lips; we truly begin

to have a conversation with God.


Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ

Saint Mark Parish

Religious Education Sunday Morning

10:00 - 11:30 am For information or questions, please call Julie at

the Religious Education Office, 412-678-6275 x 102.

Youth Group will meet Wednesday,

November 7, 2018 from 6:30-9:00 pm

at St. Joseph, Port Vue.

Youth Group Holiday BINGO Friday, November 16, 2018

Saint Eugene Church, Father Rowan Hall

3210 Liberty Way, Liberty Borough

Doors open 5:30 pm Early bird games 6:30 pm

Regular Games 7:00 pm All paper format.

Advance Tickets $20 Tickets at the Door $25 Chinese Auction, Door Prizes, Food, Instant Bingo

For tickets or for special needs seating,

call Lori, 412-678-6275 (x105).

Youth Group Toy Drive The Youth Group is collecting NEW toys for the

Parish Food Bank toy drive. There is a tree with

Special Leaves by the doors of each church. Each

leaf has the age and gender of a child. Please pick a

leaf off the tree, return with an age appropriate toy,

and place the unwrapped toy with the leaf attached

under the tree by the end of November. Your

generosity is greatly appreciated. Questions, please

call Lori, 412-678-6275(ext)105.

Candidates for Sacraments 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.

Saint Michael Parish


8:00 - 9:20 am & 10:30 - 11:50 am

Family Mass Sunday

November 4, 2018 at 9:30am The Eighth Graders will assume the roles of

liturgical leadership: greeters & ushers, lectors, gift

bearers, etc. for the 9:30 am Mass.

May the Lord Bless All of Our Children!

Confirmation Candidates will meet Sunday,

Nov. 4, 2018 from 4–6 pm in Archangel Hall.

For information or questions, please call Joan at

the Religious Education Office, 412-754-0886.

Senior Youth Group will meet

Sunday, November 4, 2018

at the Walk for the Poor.

Junior Youth Group will meet

Friday, November 9, 2018 from 7:00-9:00 pm

In Archangel Hall.

Youth Group- Walk for the Poor sponsored by Catholic Charities

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Donations of Hats, Scarves, Gloves,

Coats, Diapers & Wipes

will be collected until November 1st.

Please place your donations

in the Gathering Space.

Knight’s of Columbus Scholarship The St. Michael Knights of Columbus are now

accepting applications for their scholarship program

for any high school graduate. To apply you must be a

resident of the Elizabeth Forward School District.

Information and applications are available by

contacting the Parish Office, Earl, 412-751-6954 or

Regis, 412-751-4612. Applications are due by

Thursday, November 1, 2018.

CCM/WG Scholarship Applications Scholarship Applicants must be a graduating High

School Senior (2018) or a current student attending

an accredited post secondary school and a registered

member of Saint Michael Parish. There are two $500

scholarships available. Applications can be obtained

at the Rectory Office. Scholarship Applications

must be returned by Monday, December 31, 2018.

Saint Mark Parish

Common Grounds Coffee House Is open after the 9:00 am Sunday Mass

At Saint Joseph Church, Port Vue.

Please come and join us!

Fall Pre-Cana Program

for engaged couples planning weddings.

St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Center

1313 Fifth Avenue, East McKeesport

Saturday, November 10, 2018, 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Registration $35.00 (includes materials & lunch)

Pre-Registration is necessary. Please call the

Parish Office, 412-751-0663, for a registration form.




9:30 - 10:45 am For information or questions, please call Darla at

the Parish Office, 412-672-7209 or 412-953-8119.

Religious Education &Youth Group News Please see that your child attends classes weekly

and arrives on time.

Last week, the children watched a movie about Our

Lady of Fatima and prayed the Rosary together.

This week along with the weekly lesson, the

children will be practicing and getting ready for the

Veteran’s Day Mass and reception which will be

held Sunday, November 11th. This is very special

and the children are excited about it. Put this special

event on your calendar and plan to attend.

Youth Group will meet on Tuesday,

November 13, 2018 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm

in the Parish Social Hall.

Youth Group is always open to new members.

Those of us that attended Faith Floats had a very

enjoyable afternoon discovering that Perfect Love

Casts Out All Fear! We can’t wait till next year.

Youth Group provides faith based and social

activities that keep the youth active and engaged

with some snacks added to keep our engines running.

Youth Group was invited and plans to walk in the

annual Glassport Borough Christmas parade and do a

living Nativity. Stop by, we would love to have you.

For more info, call Darla @ 412-953-8119.

Veterans Day-Queen of the Rosary Parish This is your invitation to honor our Veterans.

Our Religious Education students and Youth

Group would like to honor and remember past and

present Veterans in a special Mass on Sunday,

November 11, 2018 at 11:00 am, which will be

hosted by our youth.

The parish will once again be adorned with our

Honor and Remembrance banners. If we have your

Veteran’s name and info from previous years, there

is no reason to resubmit. To offer info for a new

Veteran to our wall, or for changes to a previous

Veteran banner, call Darla, 412-953-8119.

A small reception with cookies, coffee and such

will follow in the Social Hall. Everyone is welcome!

Don’t forget to save the date!

Adult Faith Formation Faith, Fellowship and Food

Mary: A Biblical Walk

with the Blessed Mother

This seven week series will run Tuesdays,

from November 6 - December 18, 2018.

Saint Michael Church, Archangel Hall

6:45 - 9:00 pm

Dr. Edward Sri takes us on a journey through the

Holy Land, providing a captivating look into the life

of the Blessed Mother.

The evening begins at 6:45 pm with a Light

Dinner, Music & Prayer, Video Presentation and

Small Group Discussion.

There is no cost to attend, a good will offering will

be accepted for the dinner expenses.

For information or to register contact Sue,

[email protected] or 412-384-8356.

Read the Bible.

Pray over Sacred Scripture.

You can keep whatever you find…

May God Bless Our Service Personnel As a faith community, 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; Capt. Perry Cansick, USAF; Col.

Richard Collage, PA NG; Staff Sgt. Nicholas DeLuca,

Army; Cadet 1/C David DeMaio, USCGA, Capt.

Craig Dolhi, Army; Capt. Anthony Formica, Army;

2nd Lt. John Formica, Army; T/Sgt. Michael

Goodman, USAF; E5 Sgt. Brian Imundo, Army; Cpl.

Russ Langley, Marines; A1C Timothy Oeler, USAF;

ENS Timothy Ragan, USNA; Sgt. Brandon R. Smith,

USAF Pararescueman; Amn. Adam Stitt, USAF.

Saint Michael, protect them.

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

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick is for healing and

strength. Through anointing and prayer the whole

Church commends those who are ill to the suffering

and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and

save them. The Church urges the People of God to

freely unite themselves to the Passion and death of

Christ.

The Anointing of the Sick is not a sacrament for

only those who are at the point of death. As soon as

anyone begins to be in danger of death from illness

or age, the fitting time to receive this sacrament has

certainly already arrived.

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be

celebrated after all the Sunday Masses, the second

Sunday of the Month. Anyone wishing to be

anointed are invited to come forward after Mass and

share in this rich sacrament. All are welcome to

share in the Sacrament of Healing.

Offertory Collection Envelopes A question was raised

concerning Offertory Envelopes.

Offertory Envelopes can be placed in the offertory

collection at any of the three parishes, Saint Mark,

Saint Michael, Queen of the Rosary. The counters

will separate and sort the offertory envelopes, then

the offertory envelopes will be returned to the proper

parish for deposit and recording.

Treasures From Our Tradition Today is the feast of the Forty Martyrs of England

and Wales, the first representative body of many

Catholics who died for their faith between 1535 and

1679 to be beatified or canonized. Almost all of them

died at Tyburn, a place of public execution near

today’s Marble Arch in Hyde Park, London. The first

to suffer were Carthusian monks who refused to

swear an oath supporting Henry VIII as supreme

head of the Church in England, and the last was Saint

Oliver Plunkett, the Primate Archbishop of Ireland.

The method of execution was particularly vile, since

the condemned were hanged and their living bodies

quartered to be displayed around London as a

horrific warning.

Today, the tree-like gallows provides the design of

a religious symbol, the canopy over the altar of the

martyrs in Tyburn Convent. There, at the heart of the

bustling city, a monastic community of women

practices contemplative prayer and “spiritual

hospitality” in the Benedictine tradition. Oddly, the

community is French in origin; it was expelled from

France a century ago when France outlawed

contemplative monastic life. England, where the

laws against Catholicism had been lifted, invited the

community in. In gratitude to their new homeland,

and in honor of those who gave their lives for the

Catholic faith, the nuns came to Tyburn. In the

public crypt, coats of arms stand for each of the 350

martyrs. A Web site visit is possible at

www.tyburnconvent.org.uk. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch

Second Collection Next Sunday St. Mark Parish is for

Maintenance, Buildings & Grounds.

St. Michael Parish is for

Capital Improvements.

Thank you for your sacrificial giving!

Let not your hand be open to receive

and clenched when it is time to give. (Sirach 4:31)


Altar Bread & Wine, Altar Candles,

Saint Mark Parish

St. Eugene Sanctuary Lamp in memory of Sally

Carlson from Wanda Evangelista.

St. Joseph Sanctuary Lamp in memory of Millie

Osika from the After Church Breakfast Group.

Altar Bread & Wine for vocations to the Priesthood

and Religious Life.

Parish Stewardship

Time, Talent and Treasure

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Saint Mark Parish

Regular Offertory $ 3,521.00

World Mission $ 700.50

Food Bank $ 75.00

Parish Share Goal $61,731.00 Received $37,254.00

Saint Michael Parish


World Mission $ 1,318.52




Monthly $ 10.00

World Mission $ 161.00


Thank You for Your Sacrificial Giving!

Have you remembered your Parish in your will?

Daily Bread, Celebration Publications Monday, October 29; Eph 4:32-5:8; Lk 13:10-17

Be kind to one another. Today’s passage from the

letter to the Ephesians reads like a series of grandma’s

samplers — Mom wisdom that could be summed up, Just

get along for goodness sake! Living with two boys and

their pile of Lego blocks is a homely illustration of why

world peace isn’t yet. (Be kind to one another.) The

incessant cry of, That’s mine! (Greed must not even be

mentioned among you.) And when they are getting along

and don’t know I’m listening. (No obscenity or silly or

suggestive talk) Thank goodness it’s more silly than

suggestive at this point. Applying the lessons of Scripture

to family life is challenging. On the other hand, what

better lessons are there? Jesus, Savior and Brother, help

us live as children of the light. Paige Byrne Shortal

Tuesday, October 30; Eph 5:21-33; Lk 13:18-21

What is the kingdom of God like? Today’s first

reading is what I call a nudger. Read a few lines and

watch husbands playfully nudge their wives. Read a few

more lines and watch the wives nudge back. It’s a tricky

reading and if you will, please allow me to offer a bit of

advice to the preacher: Unless you are willing to do your

homework, please don’t go there. You could do more

harm than good. Moving on to the Gospel, so what is the

kingdom like? Small, unassuming beginnings that flourish

into what none could have imagined. And note that good

old Luke does his parallel thing with an example of a man

planting a seed and a woman leavening her bread. How

lovely. We don’t know when just a little effort at the right

time in the right place will yield abundant blessings. Ever

-living God, give us the grace of mature faith,

enlightened by scholarship, inspired by the saints of all

times and places. Paige Byrne Shortal

Wednesday, October 31; Eph 6:1-9; Lk 13:22-30

I do not know where you are from. Over the years our

children have worn all sorts of Halloween masks. A

parent’s prayer is that, at the end of the day, they will take

them off. You see, none of us is an angel or a devil; a

super hero or one of the walking dead; perfect beyond

needing help or flawed beyond the help helping. We are

put on this Earth to discover our true face and that true

face reveals something of the divine. When that true face

remains masked by pain, addiction, desperation, fear,

disappointment, unreasonable expectations, then that one

and only beautiful face may never be discovered. And this

is a tragedy, first because the world is poorer if that

unique face of the divine is never revealed. And also

because, when we finally meet our God, we may hear,

You aren’t the person I created you to be … I don’t

know you.Creator God, we pray, strip us of all that is

not of you. Paige Byrne Shortal

Collaboration, Courage, Compassion


Thursday, Nov. 1; Rv 7:2-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12

All Saints: I had a vision of a great multitude, which

no one could count, from every nation, race, people,

and tongue. John’s vision, as described in the Book of

Revelation, reminds me of Flannery O’Connor’s short

story, Revelation. Mrs. Turpin, who prides herself on her

own propriety, has an unwelcome vision of all the folks

she has deemed less than herself heading toward heaven,

and not in the stately manner she imagines such an

entrance deserves, but shouting and clapping and

leaping like frogs. Amazing how we think we are so

different from others. And yet if one compares that

imagined difference to the difference between me and

God ... well then, no human is all that different from

another. Not a bad thing to remember as we gaze around

at our fellow saints. We may as well get used to each

other — hopefully we will have eternity together.

Holy God, I want to say, Make me a saint, but that’s a

bit scary; so instead I pray, please make me want to be

a saint. Paige Byrne Shortal

Friday, Nov. 2; Wis 3:1-9; Rom 5:5-11; Mt 25:31:46

All Souls: What you did not do for one of the least of

these, you did not do for me. In a talk I once heard, John

Carr, then executive director for the U.S. Bishops’ Office

of Justice, Peace and Human Development, said that

Matthew 25 is the only place in the Gospels where we are

told what we need to do to get to heaven. His assertion

stuck with me. Even if it is exaggerated a bit, one can’t

deny that Jesus seems very clear about this message. Jesus

identifies with those who are in need and judges those

who could meet the need. Perhaps there were implied

exclusions, but I honestly can’t find them. Nothing about

the needy being one of our own or worthy or legal. It is

something to think about on this All Souls Day. What life

will bring us a sense of satisfaction as we prepare to cross

the great divide? Generous God, show me the way to be

a person for others. Paige Byrne Shortal

Saturday, November 3; Phil 1:18-26; Lk 14:1-11

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled,

but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.

In the last two years, I have been blest to travel. There are

things that make for a good journey, whether to another

place or the journey through life. The first is obviously

preparation - one needs documents, reservations and

arrangements made for those at home. Unfortunately,

those who are best at preparation may not have another

necessary mindset to make the difference between a

terrible time and a great one - flexibility. Things happen:

changes in weather, canceled flights, miscommunications.

Traveling light is necessary. Perhaps as important as any

is the sense of wonder. God of all peoples in all places,

give me the grace to be mindful of others and welcome

all you place on my path. Paige Byrne Shortal

Upcoming Events

St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet on Monday,

October 29, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the

Queen of the Rosary Church meeting room.

All are welcome and invited to attend.

St. Mark Fundraising Group Meeting

will be on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 7:00PM

in the St. Joseph Meeting Room, Port Vue.

All are welcome!

Catholic Men’s Fellowship will meet on Saturday,

November 3, 2018 at 7:30 am

in the St. Michael Church & Meeting Room.

Queen of the Rosary Parish Bingo

Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 2:00 pm

in the Social Hall. Hope to see you there.

Knights of Columbus will meet on Monday,

November 5, 2018 at 7:00 pm

in the St. Michael Church Meeting Room.

Christian Mothers/Women’s Guild Meeting

will be on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 7:00 pm

in the St. Michael Church Meeting Room

All women are welcome to attend.

Ushers will meet on Thursday,

November 15, 2018 at 7:30 pm

in the St. Michael Church Archangel Hall.

Christian Mothers/Rosary Society will meet on

Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 2:00 pm

in the Queen of the Rosary Social Hall.

Christmas Party, Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 2 pm

Rosary Makers will meet on Monday,

November 19, 2018 at 9:30 am

in the St. Michael Church Meeting Room.

Crochet Club meets weekly on Tuesday,

from 9:30-11:30 am at St. Joseph Church, Port Vue.

Adult Choir Practice meets weekly on Wednesday,

from 7:00-8:30 pm at St. Eugene Church, Liberty.

Saint Mark Parish 50/50 In your offertory packet, there is a special envelope

marked 50/50 Drawing--Donation $5.00.

At the end of each month, one lucky winner is

drawn to win half of the proceeds.

Thank you for your support!

Help us to Learn Jesus, Love Jesus, and Live Jesus.


Glassport Sons of Italy Spaghetti Dinner Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 12 Noon-6:00 pm

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

Spaghetti Dinner Benefits Veterans Telescope Project

Sponsored by the St. Michael Knights of Columbus

Saturday, November 3, 2018 - 4:30-8:00 pm Archangel Hall, St. Michael Church, Elizabeth

Adults $10.00 Children $6.00

Daylight Savings Time Ends Remember Next Saturday Night

To Fall Back One Hour

Before You Go To Bed.

Breaking Bread Hymnals 2018-2019

The Hymnal Fund will enable us to have worship

aids with music, sacred scripture and prayers to use

at our celebration of weekend Masses and Holy

Days. There is special envelope at the church entrance for your contribution. Thank you!

Have you heard the good news?

St. Mark Parish Festival

August 1, 2 & 3, 2019. Please be sure to mark your calendar!

All the wheels are in motion!

It's going to be a great festival as always!

Now that the dates for the festival are officially

set, the Basket Team would like to get started earlier

this year. With the Autumn season here and

Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas right

around the corner, we would like you to keep our

festival baskets in mind. You can get many nice

items for these holidays when the clearance sales

begin, in most cases the day after the holiday.

Please drop your items off, year round, at either St.

Eugene, Liberty or St. Joseph, Port Vue, in the

specially marked baskets in the Gathering Space.

And as always, THANK YOU for your generosity!

St. Mark Parish, St. Michael Parish

Queen of the Rosary Parish Pastoral Council & Finance Council Meeting

This combined Councils meeting will be held on

Monday, November 5, 2018 at 7:00 pm

in St. Michael Archangel Hall.

If you are unable to attend,

please call Jan, 412-751-0663.

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