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. Kenneth A. Sparks,
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, April 7th
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Now that the Season of Lent and the glorious celebration of
Holy Week and Easter are behind us, I just want to say a big
thank you for all you do to make Christ Alive Among Us!
Liturgical services, including the increase of Mass attendees,
the number of Confessions, the beauty of the music (as
always), the ladies who decorate and clean the Sanctuary
should not be overlooked. Now we can enter the Ordinary
Time of Liturgy with renewed spirits as a community of ChristAlive people and nourish our lives once again!
There will be a Holy Hour on Sunday evening at 7:00.
Regular C.C.D. classes on Monday in the school at 6:30.
Evangelization Prayer Group will meet in Church on
Monday at 7:00.
Men’s Club “Chili Cook-Off” and the viewing of the NCAA
Basketball Championship will highlight the Men’s Club
Meeting in the parish hall on Monday at 7:30.
Regular Thursday Night Bingo will get underway at 7:00 in
the parish hall beginning with the Early Birds. Come enjoy a
free picnic dinner and great fellowship at the same time!
Middle School Dance in the parish hall on Saturday from 7
until 10!
Special thanks to Kevin Phillifent, Woltz & Wind Ford, Inc.,
for his tithing donation from purchases from the following
parishioners: Walt & Bonnie Hamm and Sue & Jack Gibson.
Just a reminder...members of the Legion of Mary and the
Pastoral Council will be visiting homes of parishioners who
have not yet handed in their census forms on the four Sundays
of April between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00 pm. If you lost your
form, please call the Rectory for a replacement.
(continued)
NOTES FROM FR. HANEY (continued)
Spring took a long time getting here this year...so enjoy God’s beautiful outdoors with family
and friends!
Hopefully sales of our St. Gabriel Food Club Certificates will continue to increase as we
take advantage of this free help to our parish budget! Every little bit is a great help! 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. Need details? Call the Rectory.
Please remember St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Parish in your Last Will & Testament
Finally...Einstein’s theory of relativity, as practiced by Congressmen, simply means getting
members of your family on the payroll!
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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 also for the repose of Ted Mueskes, Husband of Joy Mueskes, Father of Ted Mueskes
and Julia Ryder, whose funeral liturgy will be celebrated here Monday morning at 10:00.
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MARRIAGE BANNS
I
II
Bryan Driscoll, St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin & Tiffany Lowers, Whitehall
Baris Budak & Christine Remo, St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin
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MENS CLUB NEWS
Our next meeting will be Monday, April 8 – NCAA Championship Game and Chili Cook-off.
So, come and watch the game, try some of St. Gabe’s best chili and select the winner, and
check your NCAA raffle card to see who will be cutting down the nets! We plan on serving
pizza and drinks so let me know if you can make it – call John at 412-667-1253 or email
[email protected].
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SENIOR CITIZENS
All Senior Citizens are invited to attend Mass at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. A
luncheon will follow in the parish hall (please do not come to the hall before 11:30).
Reservations are $3 and must be made to attend – call Lois Sperl at 412-881-5935.
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LEGION OF MARY
The Acies will be held on Sunday, April 21st at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal,
Meadowlands, PA. Auxiliary members will receive an invitation. Please RSVP before April 8 th
– a catered meal will be served – please call Elaine (412) 881-0311 or Philomena (412) 886-2327.
catholicscomehome.org
(check it out!)
RESPECT LIFE NEWS
Divine Mercy and Pro-Life...Many of the faithful pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy regularly.
There is a link between this devotion and the pro-life movement. Fr. Seraphim Michalenko,
MIC, who was a principal translator of St. Faustina’s diary and the postulator of her cause of
canonization, writes: “On at least three occasions, from 8:00-11:00 in the evening, she felt like
her insides were being torn apart. She suffered so much that she thought she was going to
die. The doctors couldn’t figure out what was ailing her, and no medication was able to
alleviate her sufferings. Later, she was given to understand that she was undergoing those
pains for mothers who were aborting their children” (Diary, 1276). “On another occasion she
had a vision of an angel coming with thunderbolts to destroy one of the most beautiful cities of
her country. And she felt powerless to do anything about it (Diary, 474). What antidote did the
Lord give her? The Chaplet of Divine Mercy [she explained] that the city was to be chastised
for its sins, primarily the sin of abortion.” (“Wombs of Mercy,” Marian Helpers Bulletin,
Summer 1995, pg. 13).
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REBORN IN CHRIST
Three children received the Sacrament of Baptism here last week and are now privileged to
share in the Divine Life of Christ. Their names are:
Joseph Michael Dance, Son of Michael and Natalie Dance
Eva Joyce McCormick, Daughter of Kevin and Angela McCormick
Gemma Marie Silvis, Daughter of Ryan and Robbi Silvis
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CHRISTIAN MOTHERS NEWS
Thanks – We celebrated the season at the Annual Spring Calendar Parish (“Spring Fling”) and
what a wonderful evening. Many thanks go to Jennifer Storms and Martha Campana, who did
an outstanding job chairing this event. The parish hall was beautifully decorated by all the
talented table chairladies. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this evening a success.
An evening of friendship, fun and refreshments was had by all. I would especially like to thank
everyone who attended and helped make the Spring Calendar Party such a wonderful
occasion. Happy Spring!!!
...Kathy Lucas, CCM Vice President
Coming Soon – Our Spring Flower Sale! This is a perfect gift idea for Mother’s Day! Sale
dates will be April 14 to 30 and pick up will be on Saturday, May 11 th. Order form will be in the
bulletin next week or you can pick on up at the Rectory!
April Altar Duty Schedule
April 12 Audrey Downs & Mary Kay Gardiner April 26 Christi Koenig & Debbie Leya
April 19 Joy Greenan & Cindy Geis
Market Day News – Please help support St. Gabriel’s by placing a Market Day Order –
Guides can be found in the vestibule of Church or by going to www.marketday.com to place
your order. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, call Mary Kay Gardiner at
412-885-2157, Suzanne Kuntz at 412-885-4339 or Rose Fiorill at 412-884-6614.
MA SS INTENTIONS
April 8 to April 14, 2013
MONDAY – THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
7:30 am
In Memory of Joe Rosso
11:30 am
Ida Jordan
(req. Donna Devlin)
TUESDAY – EASTER WEEKDAY
7:30 am
Frank Farkas
8:45 am
Robert Ciccola
(req. Jim and Lois Berroth)
(req. The Chesnos Family)
WEDNESDAY – EASTER WEEKDAY
7:30 am
Leona Fico (Birthday)
(req. St. Gabriel Funeral Choir)
6:45 pm
Rosary and Miraculous Medal Novena Devotions
7:00 pm
Denny DeIntenis
(req. Glenn, Cadda, Brian & Becky Proie)
THURSDAY – FEAST OF ST. STANISLAUS
7:30 am
Earl & Elizabeth Reinsel (Anniversary)
8:45 am
Douglas Baer
(req. Daughter, Joan Henning)
(req. St. Gabriel School Faculty & Staff)
FRIDAY – EASTER WEEKDAY
7:30 am
Margaret “Peg” McCandless
11:30 am
Robert Safran
(req. Donna and Nick Sirianni)
(req. Anthony and Regina Frankenfield)
SATURDAY – FEAST OF ST. MARTIN I
9:00 am
Anne Stover
11:30 am
Ned Cass (Birthday)
6:00 pm
Charles Kabana (Anniversary) and
Clara Garfold (Birthday)
(req. Jack and Rose Frisch)
(req. Wife and Family)
(req. Son and Daughter)
SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2013 – THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
8:00 am
Chuck Paolicelli
(req. Bill and Beverly Weikel)
st
10:00 am
Thomas S. Dougher (1 Anniversary) (req. Mom)
12:00 Noon Edward Bronder
(req. Ann)
4:30 pm
Paul Holzer (Birthday)
(req. Family)
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BINGO
The next St. Gabriel All-Paper Bingo will be held Thursday, April 11, 2013 in the parish
hall.
Bulls-eye game begins at 7:00 pm. For information, please visit
www.stgabespgh.org/bingo.
Menu: Ham Barbeque * Smiley Fries * Dessert * Beverage
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ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE – April 8 to April 14, 2013
Monday, April 8
7:30 am
Luke Garda and Jared Koenig
11:30 am
Sydney Kaercher and Olivia Sinkule
Tuesday, April 9
7:30 am
Nolan Abbiatici and David Koenig
Wednesday, April 10
7:30 am
Jessica Maier and Emilia Palatucci
Thursday, April 11
7:30 am
Arlen Hooks and Devlin Iaquinta
Friday, April 12
7:30 am
Isabella Rossa and Paige Humphreys
11:30 am
Dean and Mackenzie O’Toole
Saturday, April 13
9:00 am
Ethan Coulehan
11:30 am
James Dulya
6:00 pm
Maria Bruni, Sarah and Grace McCusker
Sunday, April 14
8:00 am
Daniel Leehan, Corinne and Lorraine Swogger
10:00 am
Alex Butelli, Mackenzie and Madeline Leya
12:00 Noon
Miranda, Mia and Emma Hampsay
4:30 pm
Nicholas Regel, Dennis and Alison Shapiro
Schedules available on St. Gabriel’s web page: http://www.stgabespgh.org/
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USHER ASSIGNMENTS – APRIL 2013
6:30 pm Saturday Vigil Mass
Paul Och, Captain
Ray Dadig, Co-Captain
Jim Hawkins
Jim Laurent
Ed Schneider
10:00 am
Jim Berroth, Captain
Bob Colaizzi, Co-Captain
C.D. Cawley
Joe Spagnolo
John Duffy
Joe Fiorill
12:00 Noon
Dom Pasquarelli, Captain
Ray Veri, Co-Captain
Ed Jarkiewicz
John Pogranzni
Don Vecchio
Sunday Masses
8:00 am
Harry Neiman, Captain
Russ Gephart, Co-Captain
Jerry Butler
Joe D’Alessandro
Norb Pilewski
Rich McDonald
4:30 pm Sunday Afternoon Mass
Dan Regel, Captain
Please Note: Please contact Harry Nieman (412-884-1919) to make changes. Also, new
recruits needed!!! Choose your Mass.
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We acknowledge, with sincere gratitude, the following donations:
TO OUR AWARENESS FUND:
$1,000 in loving memory of George “Bud” Oehling from Family
$290 for Easter Candle from Terri Markunas
$100 from winnings of Spring Calendary Party Raffle given Anonymously
$100 in thanksgiving for the kindness shown to me by Brett Zuder from Jim Nowalk
$ 30 in memory of Patricia Loretta (Young) Wallisch from Mardi Holman Centinaro
$ 25 in memory of Marge Yochum from Husband – “True Love Never Dies”
$ 10 in thanksgiving from Lillian Leps
$ 10 from a Bingo Winner given Anonymously
TO OUR FLOWER FUND:
$ 15 in memory of Wally and Bertha Brown from the Bob Brown Family
$ 15 in memory of John and Caroline Puzas from the Bob Brown Family
$ 15 in memory of Fr. Austin Hovan, Fr. Jonas McCarthy and Fr. Lawrence A. O’Connell from
the Bob Brown Family
$ 5 in memory of “Grandma” Agnes Matesa from the Bob Brown Family
$ 5 in loving memory of Elizabeth Reinsel from Daughter, Joan Henning
$ 5 given Anonymously
TO ST. GABRIEL SCHOOL:
$1,000 in loving memory of James F. Diulus from Wife and Family
$200 in loving memory of my Father, James Diulus from Maria C. Blair
$100 in memory of James F. Diulus from Chris and Janet Gleason
$ 50 in memory of Patty Wallisch from Jeff and Debby Recker
$ 40 in memory of James F. Diulus from Paula Witkowski
$ 30 in memory of James Diulus from Derrill and Rose Mary Shankle
$ 25 in memory of James Diulus from Tony and Ellen Vetere
TO ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY (Gift of Love):
$1,000 in honor of our Children given Anonymously
$ 80 in memory of Patricia Wallisch from the St. Gabriel Resurrection Choir
$ 25 in memory of Patricia Wabby from Barbara and Phil Lahr
$ 5 in memory of Albert Pare from Rosemary Grogan
$ 5 in honor of Marybeth Riley from Rosemary Grogan
$ 5 in honor of Cel Klaphake from Rosemary Grogan
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St. Gabriel School Library thanks everyone who donated money to the “All for Books”
program that went on at the time of the recent Scholastic Book Fair. All the money donated
went toward book purchases for our library, plus Scholastic will match our monetary donations
with a donation of books to the Kids in Need Foundation & Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc.
Thanks also to the Preschool teachers and students who contributed. I can’t thank all donors
by name – some even chose to remain anonymous – but every dollar helped our school and
helped those in need.
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YOUTH GROUP SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Saturday, April 27th with Habitat for Humanity.
We will be at a site in one of our local communities helping remodel or whatever tasks they
need help with. You must be 16 years of age for this activity.
SINGING CITY-presented by the Trib Total Media-APRIL 20, 7:30 pm-Petersen Events Center
St. Gabriel Adult Choir will be joining the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as it opens the
inaugural Music for the Spirit Festival in grand fashion with “Singing City,” a large-scale,
historic concert event at the University of Pittsburgh’s Petersen Events Center. Performing
together with Music Director Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will be
an ensemble of over 2,500 voices from the Pittsburgh region and surrounding areas. Singing
City celebrates the power of music to promote and spread a universal and spiritual message.
Please join us for this once in a lifetime performance – a true cultural milestone for the City of
Pittsburgh! For tickets, please visit www.pittsburghsymphony.org/singingcity or call 800-7453000.
TAX RETURNS
William Egan, CPA is available to prepare and electronically file tax returns for parishioners
this tax season. He will contribute 10% back to St. Gabriel Parish. Please contact Bill at 412401-7036 or email www.egan-cpa.com.
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WOMEN GOLFERS WANTED!
the
Notice for Interested Women Golfers:
The beginning of May - 2013 starts another exciting and fun year of golf for
St. Gabriel Women’s Golf League. Nine holes each week.
LOCATION: Butler’s Golf Course (Elizabeth, off Route 51)
START:
May - 2013
TIME/DAY: Wednesday mornings – tee time at 9:25 am
We have two practice rounds of golf the last two Wednesdays in April to warm up to our
starting date of May, - 2013. If you have some experience golfing and would like to join the
League, please contact Ellen Vetere at 412-977-8427.
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RETROUVAILLE
Retrouvaille offers help to couples experiencing trouble in their marriage. Call today to
begin the healing process beginning with a weekend on April 12-14, 2013. Please contact
Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434 or [email protected]. More information is available at
www.helpourmarriage.com.
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Attention: Senior Citizen looking for computer tower – call 412-884-2987 if you can help.
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CALLING ALL CATHOLIC RUNNERS
Run the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 5th with Dirty Vagabond Ministries and support
Catholic inner city your ministry. Even after sellouts, we still have spots. Run any race (1/2,
full or relay). Sign up or more information at www.dirtyvagabond.com/marathon.
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SAVE THIS DATE!
St. Basil High School in Carrick is having a picnic “Grand Reunion” for all who attended
and/or graduated from this fine high school. The date is August 24, 2013, and will be held at
the Serbian Picnic Grounds (Hamilton Road) beginning at 12 Noon. Picnic Grounds rental fee
will be $4 a person – bring your own food and drinks. Anyone willing to help organize your
class year, please contact Bill Dorfner at 412-257-7574. Other contacts to RSVP: Shirley
Grab at 412-882-1300; Nancy Connor Nolan at 412-884-2815; and Jackie Petrone Mastreane
at 412-343-3516.
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St. Elizabeth High School Class of 1963 is planning a 50 th Reunion. If you know
anyone that would be interested in attending, please contact Gretchen Rose Fuller at 412-6554989 or [email protected] with their contact information.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Jefferson Regional Medical Center needs adult volunteers who want to learn new skills,
make new friends, and give back to the community. Share your unique talents by becoming a
volunteer! Help is needed to comfort patients, serve customers in the Guest Shop, staff
various information centers, and perform other important services. Day, evening and weekend
hours are available. Training and orientation is provided. To share your talents with others,
please
contact
our
Volunteer
Office
at
412-469-5885
or
email
[email protected].
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Altar Duty Volunteers Needed
Friday mornings a great group of ladies get together to clean our beautiful St. Gabriel
Church Altar. It is light work (some dusting & vacuuming) in the Sanctuary – it never takes
more than an hour – you would probably be scheduled only once a month or every other
month. We are always looking for new faces to join us, if you prefer to work with someone,
please let me know. I can always put your name on a sub list too. Call Gina Brown (412-8856967) if you are interested in taking care of God’s most holy place – His Home!
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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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Join the Pittsburgh Whitehall Chapter AARP, Chapter #2050...Monthly Meetings with
Entertainment...Trips...BowlingLeague...Bridge...”500”Card
Club...Christmas
Party...Newsletter...and end-of-year Banquet. Dues: $7 a year plus a membership with the
National AARP Group (www.aarp.org or 888-our-aarp).
For more information call Christine Lakomy at 412-881-1726 or [email protected].
St. Gabriel Sunday Ministry for Little Ones will begin on October 14, 2012 and will continue every
week through the end of April 2013. It is held in the parish hall during the 10:00 am Mass and is for
children ages 3 through 6 years. We are looking forward to a rewarding program of Gospel excerpts,
crafts and spiritual learning.
Registration is essential so we can order enough supplies. The cost is $5 per family to help with the
expenses. Please complete the following form and drop it in the collection basket at Mass or at the
Rectory. If you have any questions, please contact Maureen Swogger at 412-835-4455.
----------------------------------------------REGISTRATION-----------------------------------------------(Sunday Ministry for Little Ones)
CHILD’S NAME _______________________________________ AGE _____________
PARENTS’ NAMES _____________________________________ PHONE # _________________
ALLERGIES OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS ___________________________________________
I Would like to volunteer one session to help - Yes ___________ No ______________
2012-2013 C.C.D. REGISTRATION
Students entering St. Gabriel C.C.D. for the first time, including students entering the First
Grade in 2012, must pre-register.
If you attended C.C.D. last year you do not need to register.
Family Name
Address
Zip
Phone
Father
Mother
Mother’s Maiden Name
Student Name
Entering Grade
School District
School
Date of Birth
Date of Baptism
Place of Baptism
(If not baptized at St. Gabriel Church, a copy of the baptismal certificate must
accompany registration.)
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Please return registration form to St. Gabriel Religious Education Office, 5200 Greenridge Drive,
Pittsburgh, PA 15236. You may drop it in the Sunday collection basket or take it to the Rectory. Please
mark the envelope: Carol Vater/Religious Education Office.
If you have any questions, please call Carol at the Religious Education Office (412-881-7950) or
at home (412-882-6561).