12/28/14 - Saint John Vianney Parish

Saint John Vianney Parish
823 Climax Street Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Reverend Thomas R. Wilson, M.Div., Administrator
Phone
Fax
412 381-8300
412 431-3790
Email
Web Site
[email protected]
www.sjvpgh.org
Mission Statement
We, the parishioners of Saint John Vianney Parish, are to be the presence
of Jesus Christ, as we live out our membership in the Roman Catholic
Church and the Diocese of Pittsburgh, by the example we set and by the
way we worship God, spread the Gospel and serve our neighbors and one
another within the neighborhoods of Allentown, Arlington, Beltzhoover, Bon
Air, Knoxville and Mount Oliver.
December 28, 2014 - Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Parish Staff
Business Manager/Director
Cemetery and Maintenance
Chuck Mazur, M.S. BA
Maintenance: Parish/Cemetery
Michael Byrne and John Neuner
Cemetery Office
Sue Wozny
Music Ministry
Mark Carver, MM, BFA, LEM
Religious Education Coordinator
Joseph Grusofsky III, LEM
Safe Environment Coordinator
Chuck Mazur, M.S. BA
Parish Secretary
Loretta Gonzalez
Anointing of the Sick
See Father before or after Mass or call the parish office.
Sacrament of Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays at 10:15 AM and are scheduled through the
parish office. All necessary paperwork and sponsor forms must be completed and
submitted to the parish office prior to the Baptism. Parents need to attend a PreBaptism class, unless one was attended within the last four years. If parents are
not members of St. John Vianney Parish, a permission form is required from their
parish of registration, before a Baptism can be scheduled at our parish.
Sponsor Eligibility
Sponsors must be actively registered in the parish for at least three months, have
received the Sacrament of Confirmation, must be at least 16 years old, regularly
attend Mass on Sundays and Holydays of Obligation and if married, the marriage
must be valid in the Catholic Church.
Mass Times
Saturday
Sunday
4:00 PM
9:00 AM 12:00 Noon
Holydays and Holidays
Parish Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9 AM to 5 PM
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
Other Sacraments
Parish Center Daily 7:45 AM to 8:15 AM For information regarding Confirmation,
In Church Saturday 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Eucharist, Marriage or RCIA, please
contact the Parish Office.
Weekdays
Monday through Saturday
8:30 AM
Weekday Masses are in the Parish
Center Chapel unless otherwise noted in
the bulletin.
Please check bulletin for Mass times
and locations.
Adoration
Wednesday
Funerals 10:00 AM
Gilmary Council #3868
9:00 AM—10:30 AM
In the Chapel
Knights of Columbus
Grand Knight Bernard Komoroski
(412-381-7175)
Diocesan Abuse Hotline
In the continuing effort to reach out to anyone abused in the church, our diocesan church has a confidential hotline
(1-888-808-1235) for anyone who may have been abused to call for support and healing.
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December 28, 2014
CANDLES
HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
Reflecting on God’s Word
On Christmas we celebrate God becoming human,
when the face of creation was changed. We ponder that great
mystery of the Incarnation: Jesus is true God and truly
human. The divine has entered into communion with the
human in the body and soul of Jesus of Nazareth.
Christmas is not a single day, however, but an entire
season. Today, the Sunday after Christmas,. We ponder the
Holy Family. What difference does this mystery of the
Incarnation make for families? Jesus came to bring together
the children of Israel into a new family, a family united not
by blood but by faith in him. So in today’s gospel we see
some of the finest members of that family.
Luke’s Gospel has been called the Gospel of Jesus as
the compassion of God, the Gospel of prayer, the Gospel of
the Holy Spirit; we can also think of it as the Gospel of
family. He first introduces us to Mary’s cousin, Elizabeth,
and Elizabeth’s husband, Zechariah, parent of John the
Baptist. Then we meet Mary and Joseph.
Today we meet two other family members, Simeon and
Anna, not related by blood, but only by faith in the promises
of the God of Israel.. Each sees in the child Jesus the glory
of Israel and the light for the Gentiles.
Christmas reminds us that by baptism into Christ we
are now part of God’s family. As God’s family, “God’s
chosen ones,” as Paul reminded the Colossians (3:62), we are
to put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, gentleness, and
patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another.
—James A. Wallace, C. Ss.R,
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LIVING GOD’S WORD
Spend a few quiet moments in prayer, thanking God for
calling us to be part of God’s holy family, for giving us at
baptism and at confirmation the gift of the Holy Spirit. This
Spirit has been poured into our hearts and dwells within us,
binding us together.
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FROM THE STAFF OF
ST. JOHN VIANNEY PARISH
Our most sincere wish for a new year filled
with peace, good health, happiness and love.
God bless you all for the generosity and support
you have given to our parish during this past
year and for the many other years you have been a part of our
parish family. God bless you always.
THE SANCTUARY CANDLE IN CHURCH will be lit
this week, December 28, for Kenny, Glen and Timothy
Huber, fr om their sister, Nancy.
CANDLES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO BE LIT IN
SOMEONE’S MEMORY OR FOR A SPECIAL INTENTION
ARE LISTED BELOW:
….. The Sanctuary Candle in the Parish Center Chapel
….. The Candles by the Blessed Mother Outside Shrine
….. Two Candles by the statue of St. Francis of Assisi in church
….. The Candle by the Book listing those buried from our parish
VOTIVE CANDLES BURNING CONTINUOUSLY:
There are blue votive candles in the aisle outside of the crèche
which are available to be lit. Arrangement were recently made
for a candle to burn during the Christmas Season … through the
week of Dec. 28 … for the Family of Ronald J. Schott (recently
deceased). Also by the area of the crèche, blue votive candles
continue to burn for Ralph Stromple and Raymond J. Wilharm
and in front of the statue of St. John Vianney in church, a red
votive candle continues to burn for The Cardello, Schultz and
May Families.
JUST A REMINDER During this Christmas Season,
please do not leave any donations at the Crèche. Donations
can be put into the collection baskets at the weekend
Masses. This beautiful Nativity scene will be displayed in
the enclave area of the Blessed Mother Chapel for the next
several weeks. When you come into church, please take a
moment to stop at the Manger to meditate and pray.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
By Approval of family Rose Agosti, Catherine Aupke, Baby
Anastasia Keppel, George Baldauff, Joemma Becu, Roberta
Bell, Sharon Benedik, Sis Bichler, Tim Birkel, Fred Birkel,
Mary Catharine/David Boerner, The Bojarski Family, Laverne
Bouvy, Teresa Bright, Peggy Campbell, Regis Campbell, Phyllis
and Ron Cardello, Dmetrius Charles Cicchitto...son of Carolyn
Mihalik, Rita Ciesielski, Tom Coppola, Bernice and Robert
Counts, Theresa Daschbach, Joanna Davis, Pat Derbish, Rita
Diethorn, Chuck Donalies, Nancy Donalies, James Esser,
Lorraine Fallert, Alice Frankwitt, Ralph Froehlich, Steven
Froehlich, Jr., Garofalo Family, Paul Goettler, Gladys Golling,
Joanne Graff, Claire Greives, Mike Grusch, Anthony Guidice
III, Jan Guidice, Joann, Dorothy Knorr, Fr. Krah, “Kitty”
Lacher, “Skip” LaVelle, Richard Lewicki, Patricia Lips, Alverna
Lober, Patrick Malloy, Frances McClelland, Jameson McKain,
Mary Marchese, Barbara Mincin, T. Nelson, Mary Lou Parker,
Danica Parsons, Father Garry Patriquin, Courtney Petrov,
Margaret Porter, Angela Priore, Michael Priore, Carolyn Quinn,
Joan Ritter, Audrey and Tony Romaniello, Peggy Rukovena,
Thomas Rudis, Alyssa Sabo, Ruth Seiler, Rose Shaw, Mary Joan
Sheehan, Janet Shuminski, George and Elaine Slipko, Marlene
Solimeo, Joe and Pat Spano, Margaret A. Sporter, Gerald A.
Staab, Dorothy Steiner, Dougg Strott, Antoinette Tamulitis, Pete
Terreri, Louise Tranter, Mary Louise Tranter, Edie Twigger,
Jeanne Veze, Georgianne Webber, Mallory Weimerskirch,
Jennifer Whisner, Michael Wilkes, Ray Wolowicz and Elizabeth
Zavolta. Thank you
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December 28, 2014
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YOUR SACRIFICIAL OFFERING
ALTAR MINISTERS SCHEDULE
On the most recent Minister Schedule,
this weekend of Dec. 27/28 was not listed.
Therefore, check to see if you are needed to assist at Mass.
THANK YOU FOR LAST WEEKEND’S OFFERINGS.
THANK YOU ALSO FOR DONATIONS
THROUGHOUT THIS PAST YEAR
AND PREVIOUS YEARS AS WELL.
LECTOS: Please check in the sacr isty before Mass this
weekend (December 27/28) to see if you are needed.
Because transmission of our bulletin copy needed to be
sent early … the collection report from last weekend,
December 20/21, will appear in next week’s bulletin.
ALTAR SERVERS: Please check in the sacr isty before
Mass this weekend (December 27/28) to see if you ar e
needed to assist at the altar.
Thank you for your understanding.
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A PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR
Loving God,
Creator of all,
We thank you for the gift of time:
Time to come together in prayer
Time to share the Good News of Christ
Time to be with those we love,
Time to cherish friends and make new ones;
Time to grow in wisdom and grace,
Time to suffer daily cares,
Time to bring you all our troubles,
Time to know your strength and comfort;
Time to confess our sins,
Time to be forgiven and healed,
Time to be graced by the sacraments,
Time to be renewed in the Spirit.
May we consecrate all our days to you,
Now and forever,
AMEN.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Whatever Mass you attend
this weekend, (December 27/28), please come forward to
minister at the altar, if you see there are less than 5 Eucharistic
Ministers at the altar.
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NEW YEAR’S MASSES
Dec. 31 Lector - Henry Hegerle
6:30 pm Eucharistic Ministers: Chuck Thompson, Bob
Kolenda, George Rudolph, 2 additional Volunteers
Needed
Altar Servers - Steven Slipko
Jan. 1 Lector - Mary Niecgorski
9:00 am Eucharistic Ministers: Rege Davis, Cindy
Pawlowski, Shelly Mehrenberg, 2 additional
Volunteers Needed
Altar Servers - Emilie Gruendl
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Jan. 3 Lector - Henry Hegerle
6:30 pm Eucharistic Ministers: Chuck Thompson, Bob
Kolenda, George Rudolph, 2 additional Volunteers
Needed
Altar Servers - Steven Slipko
Jan. 4 Lector - Mary Niecgorski
9:00 am Eucharistic Ministers: Rege Davis, Cindy
Pawlowski, Shelly Mehrenberg, 2 additional
Volunteers Needed
Altar Servers - Emilie Gruendl
Jan. 4 Lector - Mary Niecgorski
9:00 am Eucharistic Ministers: Rege Davis, Cindy
Pawlowski, Shelly Mehrenberg, 2 additional
Volunteers Needed
Altar Servers - Emilie Gruendl
WITH GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION
It seems appropriate that during this week as the year 2014
ends and 2015 begins, we take a moment to appreciate each
other. We are part of a great parish family and however we
participate in having a presence in our parish ….. whether it
is through contributions, prayers, volunteering, being part of
the congregation that gathers for Mass or in any other way
….. we truly ARE the people of St. John Vianney Parish and
we need to appreciate each other every day.
GOD BLESS US … EVERONE!
CCD NEWS
NO CCD CLASSES this weekend, December 28. Home
Study lessons are to be completed during this time. WE
RETURN on January 4. Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year to everyone!!!
LOOKING AHEAD: Student Evaluations will go home
on January 11; this is also the day for the FIRST
RECONCILIATION / FIRST EUCHARIST PARENT
MEETING
Joseph Grusofsky III
Religious Education Coordinator
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, December 28
No CCD Classes Today
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New Year Holiday
Wednesday , December 31, New Year’s Eve (Please be safe!)
There is no Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel this week
6:30 pm Mass of Anticipation for the holy day in church
Thursday, January 1, New Year’s Day, Octave of Christmas
A Holy Day of Obligation
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
9:00 am Mass, in church
(The Parish office is closed all day)
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Saturday, January 3
12:00 pm AA Meeting, Hall beneath the church
Sunday, January
10:15 am CCD Classes until 11:45 am, Parish Center
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekday Masses Par ish Center chapel (unless
noted)
Saturday, December 27, Mass of Anticipation
4:00 pm Jack Manning (Audrey Manning)
Sunday, December 28, Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
9:00 am Living and Deceased Members of SJV Parish
12:00 pm William H. Tagmyer (Rae and Jan - his sisters)
Monday, December 29, 5th Day within Octave of Nativity
8:30 am Florence “Babe” Fess (Wife and Family)
Tuesday, December 30, 6th Day within Octave of Nativity
8:30 am Dominick Romaniello (Brothers: Michael & Anthony)
Wednesday, December 31, 7th Day within Octave of Nativity
8:30 am Lorena Romaniello (Nephew-Michael/ Niece-Tricia)
The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord
Masses for the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God
THE NEXT FOOD BANK will be Monday, January 12,
from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, in the hall beneath the church. We are
grateful for donations of non-perishable food items, paper
products and plastic bags (always appreciated). These items
can be placed in the baskets in church or the Parish Center.
OUR NEXT SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP will be January 18,
in the Parish Center Dining Room, following the 9:00 am Mass.
Please join us for a beverage and pastry.
THE NEXT CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING
will be Sunday, January 18, at 1:00 pm, in the Parish Center
Dining Room. Watch for more details in future bulletins. All
are welcome … both men and women.
THE CARD PARTY has been rescheduled for 12 noon on
Saturday, January 24, in the Par ish Center Dining Room.
The cost is $12. Contact Terri at 412-381-4989 for reservations.
Please spread the word and pray for good weather.
THE WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP has meetings
Every Tuesday in the Par ish Center A-V Room, 6 to 8 pm.
BISHOP CANEVAN NEW YEAR’S EVE BINGO at
Bishop Canevin High School, 2700 Morange Rd, Pgh 15205.
$8,000 Super Bingo. Doors open at 6pm on New Year’s Eve.
Bingo starts at 8pm. For more information call 412-523-2220
or visit www.bingo-at-bc.com
*** This is a Holy Day of Obligation ***
Wednesday, December 31, Mass of Anticipation
….. Mass is in church ….
6:30 pm Janet “McFadden” Martin (Mary Eileen/Ray Haas)
Thursday, January 1, Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God
….. Mass is in church …..
9:00 am Living and Deceased Members of SJV Parish
Fri., Jan. 2, Saints Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen
8:30 am Florence “F.A.” Stubenbort, incl. Eleanor
(Daughter, Jean)
Sat., Jan. 3, Christmas Week, the Most Holy Name of Jesus
8:30 am Louise “McFadden” Lopata (Mary Eileen & Ray Haas)
Saturday, January 3, Mass of Anticipation
4:00 pm Cecelia A. Rahuba (Rich and Erin Gruendl)
Sunday, January 4, The Epiphany of the Lord
9:00 am Sharon A. Schwartz (Fr. Wilson and SJV Parishioners)
12:00 pm Living and Deceased Members of SJV Parish
READINGS “OF THE DAY” FOR THE WEEK
Monday, Dec. 29
Tuesday, Dec. 30
THE COLLECTION FOR THE HOMELESS Thanks to
those who were able to give a donation of gloves, sweatshirts,
socks, scarves, etc. for the homeless. Your generosity is always
appreciated by those in need.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2015 Many of our weekend
Masses for 2015 have already been scheduled. However, we
encourage you to call the parish office if you would like to
schedule a Mass and we will check to see if that date is
available.
Wednesday Dec. 31
Thursday, Jan. 1
Mary Mother of God
Friday, Jan. 2
Saturday, Jan. 3
Reading
Gospel
Reading
Gospel
Reading
Gospel
Reading
Reading
Gospel
Reading
Gospel
Reading
Gospel
I : 1 John 2:3-11;
Luke 2:22-35
I: 1 John 2:12-17;
Luke 2:36-40
I: 1 John 2:18-21;
John 1:1-18
I: Numbers 6:22-27
II: Galatians 4:4-7
I:
I:
Luke 2:16-21
1 John 2:22-28;
John 1:19-28
1 John 2:29-3:6;
John 1:29-34

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