Church of St - St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin

Church of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin
5200 Greenridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
“We are a Roman Catholic community of involved individuals and families who,
through the spirit of tithing, dedicate ourselves to growing in faith and sharing Christ with others.”
Fr. John R. Haney,
Administrator
Fr. Michael R. Peck,
Parochial Vicar
Rectory: 412-881-8115
Fax: 412-440-0160
[email protected]
http://www.stgabespgh.org/
Baptisms: Call Rectory to
schedule
Confessions: Saturday: 12 N
to 1 pm and as
requested after
weekday Masses
Barbara Sawyer,
School Principal
412-882-3353 (O)
Suzan Slezak,
Preschool Director
412-881-8358 (H)
412-292-6108 (C)
Carol Vater,
CCD Program Coordinator
412-881-7950 (O)
412-882-6561 (H)
Carol Froehlich,
Music Director
412-650-7390 (H)
Today is Sunday, August 10th
THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Due to the tremendous success of our Christ Life Program last
Spring and to help us continue this informative program to enrich our faith,
we are preparing the second part of the program entitled Following
Christ this Fall (which will begin on Wednesday, August 27 th). It will be
necessary to make a minor change in the parish schedule, namely,
changing the Mass schedule on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 6:30
until further notice. Members of the Christ Alive Program Planning
Team will be speaking at the Masses today to encourage your attendance
at the next part of the program. Hopefully their words of encouragement
will fire you up to learn more about your faith.
Members of the 2014-2015 R.C.I.A. Class (Rite of Christian Initiation
for Adults) are being accepted presently. The R.C.I.A. is the process to
become a member of the Catholic Faith community. The process is
intended for adults who are unbaptized, those who are baptized in other
Christian denominations as well as those who are baptized Catholic and
wish to complete their initiation through the Sacraments of Confirmation
and Eucharist. If you are not sure, then R.C.I.A. is for you. The process
does not mean that you have to join the Church. Simply come and learn
more about our faith and what it means to be part of a Catholic community.
You are welcome just as you are and are free to leave at any time. If you
are interested, call Fr. Haney for details. The process gets underway after
Labor Day and continues twice a month until the Easter Vigil (April 4 th).
Regular Thursday Night Bingo begins at 7:00 in the parish hall. Bring
along your friends for an enjoyable evening of fun and good food!
Friday of this week is the Solemnity of Mary’s Assumption into
heaven (a holy day of obligation). Masses in the parish will be at 5:00 on
Thursday evening and 7:00 (not 7:30) and 11:30 Friday morning and 6:00
on Friday evening.
(continued)
NOTES FROM FR. HANEY (continued)
Our Lady of Guadalupe Devotions will be on Saturday with prayers preceding the 11:30 Mass
to pray for the end of the evil of abortion. All are invited to pray.
Only two weeks remain until our annual Parish Picnic on Sunday, August 24th at the Serbian
Picnic Grove on Hamilton Road. It begins with Mass in the park at 12:00 Noon. See the ad as well
as a registration form in today’s bulletin. Please R.S.V.P. A.S.A.P.!
Please continue to use St. Gabriel Food Club Certificates. We have certificates for the
following businesses: Atria’s Restaurant, Bruegger’s, Eat ‘n Park, Giant Eagle, Kohl’s, McGinnis
Sisters, Mitchell’s Fish Market Restaurant, Olive Garden/Red Lobster Restaurants & Shop ‘N
Save.
Finally...in golf a “gimme” can be defined as an agreement between two golfers...neither one of
whom can putt very well!
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In charity, please remember all members, relatives, friends and benefactors of our parish and
community, with special consideration for the sick, homebound and distressed members.
Pray for the repose of Carole Coholic, Wife of Nick Coholic, Kathy Warren, Sister of Alan
Bickerton, and Michael Giannini, Brother of Elizabeth Tomasetti, Uncle of Gayle Knoll, who died
during the course of this past week. Also, David Gillenberger, Son of Marlene and Vernon
Gillenberger, whose funeral liturgy will be celebrated here Monday morning at 10:00, and John
Davis, Husband of Rita Davis, whose funeral liturgy will be celebrated here Monday afternoon at
12:30.
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MARRIAGE BANNS
III Bradley Case & Amber Weimer, St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin
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Take the next step in ChristLife – starting August 27. Following Christ is
about practical ideas for strengthening your relationship with Christ. Each
following evening, enjoy an enlightening video, prayerful song and fellowship in small
group discussions. Following Christ is a free program run by volunteers
CHRIST
from our parish. For information or to register, visit: www.stgabespgh.org.
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ST. GABRIEL MEN’S BOWLING LEAGUE
We are looking for a few good men – join us Monday evenings at 7 pm, Princess Lanes – Season
starts August 25th – call Ray Buckman for details (412) 225-2111.
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Catholicscomehome.org
(check it out!)
PARISH PICNIC – SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2014
Please look for the registration form for our Parish Picnic in today’s bulletin. Please take the
time TODAY to make your reservations. It is a fun-filled day, especially for the kids! It is critical that
you pre-register as early as possible for planning purposes. If you have not attended before, why
not make this the year to begin. There is no better way to socialize with your fellow parishioners.
2014-2015 ST. VINCENT RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
You can purchase your lucky ticket now for the 2014-2015 St. Vincent Raffle that begins Labor Day,
Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 and end on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Call Fr. Haney for more information.
WINNING NUMBER taken from the BIG FOUR of the Pennsylvania State
Lottery Monday thru Saturday, evening drawing only. If no number is
drawn, use previous day’s number reversed. No prizes awarded on
Double Draw Number.
AWARDS are also made on one and two above and on one and two
below. Simply add or subtract one or two from the exact number. For
example, if the exact number is 3549, then two below is 3547, one below
is 3548, one above is 3550 and two above is 3551.
IN CASE of any change in the state lottery system the Saint Vincent
Development Club reserves the right to decide a new method of awarding
prizes.
*THE SHOLARSHIP prize is a $20,000 non-monetary award which may
be applied at any time toward tuition, room, board or fees for any admitted
student/s of your choice at Saint Vincent College.
MEMBERSHIP-DONATION of $10.00 a month for ten months, or $100.00 paid in full for the year. To be eligible for awards, membership must be upto-date. If a balance is owed, that amount will be deducted from awards. Members winning awards will be notified in a timely manner.
THE DEVELOPMENT CLUB PROCEEDS assist the Saint Vincent Benedictine Community in its
various apostolates.
Good Luck!
ADULT CHOIR NEWS – YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN!!
The first rehearsal for the Adult Choir will be held Tuesday, August 26th at 7 pm in Church. The
Adult Choir consists of singers, high school age and above, who have a love for singing and a
dedication to our weekly rehearsal schedule. We rehearse on Tuesday from 7-8:30 pm and sing for
the 10 am Sunday Mass and special celebrations throughout the Church Year. If you are interested
in becoming a member or are interested in seeing what is all about, why not attend the rehearsal on
August 26th. No audition is necessary. For more information, call Carol Froehlich at 412-650-7390.
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SOCCER REMINDER...Even though soccer season is in Spring, it’s not too late or early to sign up
now. The Soccer Program is looking for players: JV (Gr. 5-6) & Varsity (Gr.7-8). JV & Varsity
Teams are co-ed. There are many activities planned prior to the upcoming season (skills, clinics,
etc.), so please stay tuned. Last year’s Varsity Team played its playoff game at the Riverhounds
Stadium in Station Square. If you would like additional information about the program, please email
Tom Dongilli (Varsity Head Coach) at [email protected]. We are anticipating another exciting
season and hope to see you soon!
MASS INTENTIONS
August 11 to August 17, 2014
MONDAY – FEAST OF ST. CLARE
7:30 am
Bill Populo (Birthday)
11:30 am
Tom Murtha (Anniversary)
(req. Wife and Family)
(req. Wife, Ruth)
TUESDAY – FEAST OF ST. JANE FRANCES de CHANTAL
7:30 am
Dora Balogh
(req. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Seibel)
8:45 am
Tina Pollice (Anniversary)
(req. Martha)
WEDNESDAY – FEAST OF ST. PONTIAN & ST. HIPPOLYTUS
7:30 am
Sean Conroy
(req. Mr. & Mrs. Michael DiBattiste)
6:45 pm
Rosary and Miraculous Medal Novena Devotions
7:00 pm
In Memory of Darryl Kunkel (Wedding Anniversary Remembrance)
and Special Intentions of Dianne Burkhart Kunkel (req. Christian Family Movement)
THURSDAY – FEAST OF ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE
7:30 am
Fred and Patricia Wallisch
8:45 am
Ralph E. Ziviello
5:00 pm
Dr. Victor and Eleanor Cafaro
(req. Wallisch and Seidel Families)
(req. Metta Majernik, Granddaughters and
Great Grandchildren)
(req. Sara Graf)
FRIDAY – FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
7:00 am
James Reddy (Birthday)
(req. The Reddy Family)
11:30 am
Emma, John, Walter, Bill and Vera Englert (req. Family)
6:00 pm
John Tagg (21st Anniversary)
(req. Ursula, Bob and Nancy)
SATURDAY – FEAST OF ST. STEPHEN OF HUNGARY
9:00 am
Ted Mueskes
(req. Bob and Barb Powischill)
11:30 am
Intentions of Our Lady of Guadalupe
to end Abortion
(req. St. Gabriel Respect Life Group)
3:00 pm
Nuptial Mass: Bradley Case & Amber Weimer
6:00 pm
Loretta Spratt (Birthday)
(req. Sharon and Jim Vogel)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2014 – TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 am
Judge John W. O’Brien
(req. Debbie O’Brien and Family)
10:00 am
Beverly Jordan
(req. Maggie Stoker)
12:00 Noon
Sean Conroy
(req. Marion and Leon Sikora)
4:30 pm
Maria D. DiNardo
(req. Bob and Fran Mancine)
BINGO
The next St. Gabriel All-Paper Bingo will be held Thursday, August 14, 2014 in the parish hall.
Bulls-eye game begins at 7:00 pm. For information, visit www.stgabespgh.org/bingo.
Menu: McHaney Rib Sandwich * Chips * Dessert * Beverage
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ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE – August 11 to August 17, 2014
Monday, August 11
7:30 am
Gabriella and Amilia Palatuci
11:30 am
Emma Walsh and Anna Lucarelli
Tuesday, August 12
7:30 am
Daniel and Haley Goldbach
8:45 am
Zachary Borman and Justin Gibson
Wednesday, August 13 7:30 am
Jason Redinger and Lexi Dadig
Thursday, August 14 7:30 am
Reno Butelli and Savanna Starr
8:45 am
Erin and Grace Hampton
5:00 pm
Dean and Mackenzie O’Toole
Friday, August 15
7:00 am
Brooke Veith and Mike Goga
11:30 am
Meghan Wahal and Julia Koltas
6:00 pm
Catey Bartko and Anna Koslow
Saturday, August 16
9:00 am
Bella Boehm and Abby Joyce
11:30 am
James Dulya and Haley Goldbach
3:00pm
Sara Chesnos and Arlen Hooks
6:00 pm
Andrew Lease, Erica and Jared Koenig
Sunday, August 17
8:00 am
Nolan Abbiatici, Mallory and Jack O’Brien
10:00 am
Haylee Rapali, Abby and Alexandra Barr
12:00 Noon
Alana Price, Haley and Daniel Goldbach
4:30 pm
Grace Hampton, Korin Kuss and Matthew Rohe
Schedules available on St. Gabriel’s web page: http://www.stgabespgh.org/
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DON’T FORGET TO PURCHASE ST. GABRIEL FOOD CLUB
CERTIFICATES WHEN SHOPPING FOR ALL OF YOUR
(AND BACK-TO-SCHOOL) NEEDS!!
CHRISTIAN MOTHERS ALTAR DUTY SCHEDULE
August 15-Lori Och & Joanne Chesnos
August 22-Shannon Coulehan & Mary Kay Gardiner
August 29-Mary Anne Schirra & Dolly Lutz
We acknowledge, with sincere gratitude, the following donations:
To Our Awareness Fund:
$400 in loving memory of Regis Terrick from Family
To Our Flower Fund:
$ 5 in loving memory of Elizabeth Reinsel from Daughter, Joan Henning
To St. Vincent de Paul Society (Gift of Love):
$500 in memory of our Parents given Anonymously
$200 in the Name of my Family given Anonymously
$150 in the Name of my Family from Mary Kay Gardiner
$100 in the Name of St. Gabriel Parish Members given Anonymously
$ 50 in the Name of the Food Pantry Clients from Mary Jane Buchan
$ 25 in the Name of our Family from Norbert and Charlotte Pilewski
$ 25 in the Name of my Family from Bernice McCort
$ 25 in the Name of our Family from Elaine and Charles Kirsch
$ 25 in the Name of the Rosary Makers from Bob and Rose Ann Bleichner
$ 20 in the Name of Jennica Finney from Thresa Yerman
$ 20 in the Name of our Family from George and Susan Birringer
$ 20 in the Name of my Family from Cel Klaphake
$ 20 in memory of Joann from Mary Ann
$ 10 in the Name of our Cousin, Joe from Ron and Mary Anne Schirra
$ 10 in memory of William Penkrot from Family
$ 10 in the Name of my Family given Anonymously
$ 5 in the Name of the Bunner Family from the Koenig Family
...The members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to thank our parishioners for their kind donations
to our Food Pantry at last weekend’s Masses. Their generous contributions of $585 to our Gift of Love
Program and $270 to our Sunday Food Collection are very welcome additions to our Treasury!
ATTENTION ALL CARD FLIGHT PLAYERS – NOW FORMING ST. GABRIEL CARD FLIGHT
We invite you to join St. Gabriel Card Flight 500 Club. This is a nice way to renew old
acquaintances or meet new friends in your home. Here is how the Club is orgainized:
each couple plays another couple once a month for eight months (Sept. to April) with
the scheduled arranged so that each couple entertains only four times. Dues are $12 per
person and are paid in September. Refreshments usually consist of beverages and snacks
while playing cards, and a dessert when card playing is finished. Prizes for high scores are
given out in May. For more information or registration, please call Mary Anne Schirra (412-882-6473) or
Dianne Kyslinger (412-882-2519) or fill in the following form and mail it to Mary Anne Schirra, 444 Lantern
Hill Drive, Pgh., PA 15236. Deadline is August 24th
CARD FLIGHT:
________ Couples “500” Flight -or- ________ Ladies “500” Flight
NAME ______________________________ PARTNER’S NAME ________________________
ADDRESS ___________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________
PHONE ______________________
PHONE _____________________
“I’m so happy, so very happy...I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart!”
We, at St. Gabriel Preschool, welcome our families and young children
looking for a nearby nurturing early education experience! Our program
began in 1982 and is available for 3, 4 and 5 year old children. If you would
like information, please check our website at www.stgabespgh.org and go
to the preschool link! You may also contact Suzan Stark Slezak, M.Ed., at
412-881-8358 regarding registration specifics.
A recently added component of the program is our very successful
extended care option, both prior to and following session times. Wishing
all families and children a summer of many blessings!
ATTENTION: LECTORS
A new Lector schedule will be out on August 16th. Please call Chris Good (412-881-5848) and
let her know the dates you will be unavailable to Lector.
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SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
Help Wanted: Maintenance Secretary
We are seeking a Sec’y. to act as a liaison between the Maintenance Dir., Administration, Staff,
Business Contacts, etc.. Duties will include coordinating service schedules & maintenance requests,
keeping accurate files & records, purchasing supplies & equipment and maintaining various campus
calendars. Candidates must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Outlook). Degree preferred but experience may be taken into consideration.
Please send resume to [email protected] or Attention: Donna Oyler, 3603 McRoberts Rd. 15234.
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Flute for sale...beautiful, newly refurbished and gently used Bundy Student Flute ($250), call
412-650-8126 or email [email protected].
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S.G.A.A. NEWS
-If you are interested in a seat on the 2014-2015 St. Gabriel Athletic Association Board, please
contact Melissa Stefanyszyn at [email protected].
-If you are interested in coaching Girls Volleyball or Cross Country for the 2014-2015 school year,
please contact Melissa Stefanyszyn at 412-215-2627 or [email protected].
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ST. MONICA’S PRAYER GROUP
Please join us in St. Gabriel Church Monday evenings at 7 pm for a holy hour as we pray for the
salvation of estranged Catholic friends and family members, the re-Christianization of our American
culture, and the success of our parish efforts in the New Evangelization.
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MARY’S CORNER
The month of July is devoted to honoring the Precious Blood of Jesus. Is not everyone saved by
the Most Precious Blood of Jesus? Neither the Sacred Heart nor the gaping wounds of Jesus have
been our redemption. The Most Precious Blood of Jesus redeemed us and freed us from hell.
Since our salvation is the fruit of that Blood, since to it we are indebted, is it not just that we should
each and all embrace devotion to the Precious Blood and render it all Honor and Glory...even daily
homage?
...Legion of Mary
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RESURRECTION CHOIR
The Resurrection Choir at St. Gabriel Parish invites parishioners to sing at funerals in our Church.
Currently we have a dozen participants and are looking for new members who would enjoy singing
with this special ministry that provides consolation to mourners in our Parish.
If you would consider participating in this Corporal Work of Mercy by joining this Choir, please
give Bill Switala a call at 412-884-5910. We look forward to hearing from you.
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...2 in ground burial sites at Queen of Heaven Cemetery are available for purchase ($1,200).
Please call 412-308-6662 if interested.
...Need your house or office cleaned? Call 412-853-4663 today.
St. Gabriel Conference, Society of St. Vincent de Paul 5200 Greenridge Dr., Pgh., PA 15236
Subject: United Way & Combined Federal Campaign, St. Vincent de Paul Society
It’s that time again when the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (the United Way for
federal workers) have begun their annual drives. Our St. Vincent de Paul Society is an approved
recipient in the Contributor Choice section for each agency. Last year our Conference received
$6,198 from the United Way and $5,345 from the Combined Federal Campaign. We used your
pledge money to help needy families in our own area. Again we ask for your support. If you are
going to pledge a donation through either agency, we ask that you consider giving all or part of it to
the St. Vincent de Paul, St. Gabriel Conference. To do this, fill out your pledge contributor choice
section and designate: Agency Code #528 – to the United Way or Agency Code #89706 to the
Combined Federal Campaign of S.W.P.A. If you have already pledged a donation and did not
make a designation, you can change it. Ask your employer for a new form. Cancel your previous
pledge and designate our Society in the Contributor Choice Section. If you have any questions,
please call 412-881-4855. Again, we thank you for your support to help our own people in need over
these hard times. We also ask for your prayers.
...Your St. Vincent de Paul Society
St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Parish
C.C.D. Registration Form
Students entering St. Gabriel C.C.D. for the first time, including students entering 1 st Grade during
this school year, must pre-register.
If you attended C.C.D. last year you do not need to register.
Family Name ____________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________
Home Phone ____________________
Zip ______________
Cell phone or other
emergency contact # ________________________
Email __________________________________________________________________________
Father’s First Name __________________
Mother’s First Name __________________
Mother’s Maiden Name ____________________
Student First Name ____________________
Student Last Name ____________________
Student Birth Date _____________________
Entering Grade _______________________
School District ________________________
School ______________________________
Date Baptized ________________________
Place Baptized _______________________
(If not baptized at St. Gabriel Church, a copy of the baptismal certificate must accompany registration.)
Special Health Concerns:
Special Educational Needs:
Please return registration form to:
St. Gabriel Religious Education Office, 5200 Greenridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
Or, you may drop it in the Sunday collection basket or take it to the Rectory. Please mark the envelope:
Carol Vater/Religious Education Office.
Questions? - please call Carol at the Religious Education Office (412-881-7950) or at home (412-882-6561)

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