Saint Joan of Arc The Maid of Orleans 6414 Montour Street South Park, Pennsylvania 15129 Reverend Phillip Pribonic, Pastor Phones Parish Office (412) 833-2400 CCD (412) 835-3724 Domremy Pavilion (412) 854-3173 Fax (412) 835-1764 Diocese Victim Hotline 1-888-808-1235 Website www.mystjoan.org Liturgical Schedule Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass: 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon Weekday Mass: 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sacrament of Baptism: First and Second Sunday, 1:00 pm. Sacrament of Marriage: Please call and arrange with Rectory. Anointing of the Sick: Please call the Rectory. Rectory Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. November 2, 2014 ST. JOAN OF ARC Mass Intentions Saturday, November 1-All Saints 5:00 P.M. - Frank Triglia (Carolyn & Harry Smith) Sunday, November 2– All Souls’ Day 7:30 A.M. - Andrew Vasko (M/M Pete Stancampiano) 9:00 A.M. - Josephine Anderson (The Engott Family) 10:30 A.M. - Rose Angelo (Unger Family) 12:00 Noon - Albert Greco (Wife, Janice) Monday, November 3– Saint Martin de Porres 8:00 A.M. - James Wagner (Bob& Joann Wagner) Tuesday, November 4– Saint Charles Borromeo 8:00 A.M. - Thom Sonick (Bill & Margaret Boyer) Wednesday, November 5– Weekday 8:00 A.M. - Joan Buehler (Paul Buehler) Thursday, November 6– Weekday 8:00 A.M. - Temporal & Spiritual Welfare of Harriet Hagerich (The Don Connor Family) Friday, November 7– Weekday 8:00 A.M. - Dee Verno (Robert Podlesnik) Saturday, November 8– Weekday 5:00 P.M. - Patricia Darks (Jan Reinhardt) Sunday, November 9– The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 7:30 A.M. - Sara Taboni (M/M Gutrie Taboni) 9:00 A.M. - John Boehm (Wife, Clara) 10:30 A.M. - Francis Donohue (Bill & Kay Reddy) 12:00 Noon - Deceased Members of the Doyle Family (Elisa Doyle) Please remember in your prayers those who are sick: Jericho Fedor, Ed Stetar, Nikki, John Rachuba, Cathy & Ed Villella, Pamela Roberts, Ann Morrison, Debbie Fitzpatrick, Bernie Allen Sr., Frank Allen, Cindy Gries Chatman, Frank Mathews, Mary Rachuba, William Reddy, Carol Kuhn, Tiffany Musser, Dale Kragnes, Chuck Stanford, Mary Englert, Dorothy Kudla, Jay Briggs, Dorothy Smith, Gregory Gibson Kenney, David Evans, William Urbanek, Jim Manion, Gayle Koontz, Eleanor Young, Julie Kiley,Peg Gallagher, Raymond Metzel, Nardia Rickoff, Roger Antis, Deneen Allison, Joanne Engott, Carolyn Smith, Father Dan Whalen, Mike Donahue, and Josef Fabus. Help, save, pity and defend your servants O God. Financial Statement Regular Offertory……………………… $ 6,868.00 World Mission Collection……………….$ 770.00 THANK YOU For Your Generosity. SOUTH PARK, PA From the Pastor’s Desk Today is All Souls Day, when we commemorate all the faithful departed and try to renew our commitment to Christian living, the best way to prepare for eternity…… St. Francis went so far as to call death his “sister”, so intense was his connection with Christ, all creation, calling people and animals and nature his brothers and sisters,….a representative of SHIM will speak at Masses on Sunday, November 16, as well as having an information table at the youth group parish breakfast…..this is one way by which we reach out to be of assistance in the South Hills community, most notably through the garden and participation in the clothing drive by the youth group…..the Pastoral Council, under the leadership of Mr Michael Palus, will meet on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00 pm in Sister Kathy’s office, and reports will be given by SHIM, our evangelization team, and Mr. Lou Ruzzi in regard to the bridge replacement…..we are in need of members for this council, which comprises four committees: Temporalities (buildings and property), Welcoming, Evangelization, and Community Outreach…..if you would like to serve in any manner, please give me a call…… anyone is welcome to attend the meeting….. Father Phillip Pribonic *********************************************** Second Collection next week is for Repairs & Replacement. MEETING FOR PARENTS OF FIRST CHILD BAPTISM; Monday, November 17 at 7:00 pm in the Rectory, please call to register Sanctuary Lamp will burn one week for the Blessed Mother for the Temporal & Spiritual Welfare of Judy & Ray Urias, requested by the Sedon Family. Altar Bread and Wine for one week in memory of Rose Angelo, requested by Raymond & Roberts Refosco. SJA MISSION STATEMENT: We the parishioners of St. Joan of Arc Parish are called to Holiness, Service and Commitment to the Gospel demands of Jesus Christ. We strive to grow as a Eucharistic Community through Worship, Education, and Community Outreach to the unchurched, youth, those in need, the sick and the elderly. We want to welcome all to our Parish, so that all may be welcomed by Christ, and come to repent by changing the way we think and behave. To this end we trust the grace of the Holy Spirit to the Glory of God the Father. Scripture Reflection A friend told me she had been the last in her family to stop going to Mass on Sundays. Her siblings had long since given it up. The reasons had a great deal to do with the quality of church leadership they experienced. Too much outward show of authority, too little indication of inner sanctity. Dispensing official teaching is not enough; living humbly and as a servant is the heart of ministry. The harsh words of the prophet Malachi seem more relevant than ever in our day. When we priests fail to walk in the way of Christ, fail to give glory to God’s name by what we do, we become unworthy of our calling to serve God’s people. Of course, this kind of behavior is not limited to clergy. Jesus is speaking to the crowds and disciples about the Pharisees, the lay leaders who saw themselves as “separate” from the rest because of their outward signs of piety. He also calls them to authentic lives. “The greatest among you must be your servant,” Jesus says, a message he repeats again and again in the Gospels. His followers are as resistant to it now as they were then. But the faithful follower is not about titles, or ecclesiastical dress-up, or posturing in self-importance. Discipleship in the kingdom that Jesus came preaching is about being brothers and sisters who gather around Jesus Christ, the one Master, who humbled himself and waited for God to exalt him. May the same goal be ours. —James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. ************************************************ History of All Souls Day The importance of All Souls Day was made clear by Pope Benedict XV (1914-22), when he granted all priests the privilege of celebrating three Masses on All Souls Day: one for the faithful departed; one for the priest's intentions; and one for the intentions of the Holy Father. Only on a handful of other very important feast days are priests allowed to celebrate more than two Masses. While All Souls Day is now paired with All Saints Day, which celebrates all of the faithful who are in Heaven, it originally was celebrated in the Easter season, around Pentecost Sunday (and still is in the Eastern Catholic Churches). By the tenth century, the celebration had been moved to October; and sometime between 998 and 1030, St. Odilo of Cluny decreed that it should be celebrated on November 2 in all of the monasteries of his Benedictine congregation. Over the next two centuries, other Benedictines and the Carthusians began to celebrate it in their monasteries as well, and soon it spread to the entire Church. On All Souls Day, we not only remember the dead, but we apply our efforts, through prayer, almsgiving, and the Mass, to their release from Purgatory. There are two plenary indulgences attached to All Souls Day, one for visiting a church and another for visiting a cemetery. (The plenary indulgence for visiting a cemetery can also be obtained every day from November 1-8, and, as a partial indulgence, on any day of the year.) While the actions are performed by the living, the merits of the indulgences are applicable only to the souls in Purgatory. (http://catholicism.about.com/od/holydaysandholidays/p/ All_Souls_Day.htm) Prayer of Remembrance Those We Love Must Someday Pass Those we love must someday pass beyond our present sight... Must leave us and the world we know without their radiant light. But we know that like a candle their lovely light will surely shine to brighten up another place more perfect... more divine. And in the realm of Heaven where they shine so warm and bright. Our loved ones live forevermore in God’s eternal light. All Souls Day Prayer Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. CCD NEWS Confirmation retreat is Monday November 10th beginning at 5:15 and ending at 8:30pm. Please be on time! There is NO CCD on Monday November 10th for 7th grade. Please do Chapter 12 for home study. Rest in Peace- Nellie McClellan and Donna Payne sister of Dan Simmons. Altar Server Schedule November 8th 5:00 Tommy Muha, Owen Cernetic, Joshua Kosmach November 9th 7:30 Matt Pensenstadler 9:00 Julius & Alexis Riske, Marissa Wycinsky 10:30 Carlos & Sammy Jess, Cameron Carroll 12:00 Keith Messner November 11 is the next prayer shawl ministry - We welcome anyone that would like to join our ministry or even stop by to check it out first- no need to know how to crochet or knit - there are many things we can use your help with. If you are interested in joining this interfaith ministry, and/or are in need of a prayer shawl, please call at 412-8332400. Thank you - Karen Urbanowicz Saint Vincent de Paul is starting to take donations for Thanksgiving. If you can donate canned vegetables, instant potatoes, canned pumpkin, pie crust mix, stuffing, gravy mix, , or any other non perishable item, please do so and leave the items in the vestibule. Thank you in advance The Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God’s Soup Take Out on November 12 includes Wedding, Sweet Potato, and Stuffed Pepper soups for $5.00 a quart. Orders must be placed by Thursday, Nov. 6 at (412) 885-7232 or [email protected]. Pickup is Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Sisters’ Motherhouse, located at 3603 McRoberts Road in Pittsburgh’s South Hills (15234.) . Fish Fry Friday November 7, 2014 Eat in or Take out 11am - 7pm 412-854-3173 Fresh homemade soups and delicious menu items. Bakers needed. Fish Fry is in need of baked goods for our bake sale table. Please drop off at Domremy Pavilion . Thank you for your support. T-Shirt Green- Wizard of Oz Life Enrichment meeting , Wednesday, Nov. 12th beginning at 11 am in the Domremy Pavilion-food to bring - A FAMILY FAVORITE. Topic - Environmental Eye Openers. Guest speaker - Sister Lynn Szykiewicz, CSJ. Sister Lynn presently works with farmers and community groups to foster environmental education, conservation and sustainability of the earth, Sister maintains her communities beehive colony and garden, makes honey and soap and shares produce with local food banks. Sister Lynn will speak to us on the many aspects of her ministry of taking care ;of and nurturing God's good earth. Sister will offer many practical tips on how we can care for, nurture and protect the environment around us. Remember to invite a friend and call Sr. Kathy for further information. See you Nov. 12th. CAN YOU USE AN EXTRA HAND? On Saturday, November 8th members of the SJA youth group are offering their FREE service to help you rake leaves, clean closets, clean the garage, holiday decorating, etc. They will be accompanied by an adult chaperone. If you would like us to pay you a visit, please call Laura Stein @ 412 -506-1940 no later than November 2.This service is free and youth group members have been instructed not to accept payment for their services. We hope to hear from you. Banns of Marriage: Shaun O’Rorke to Kristi Lattorre Caregivers Morning of Prayer and Support November 22, 2014 9:30AM-11:30AM Franciscan Spirit & Life Center-Whitehall. Free Will offering/No Charge. Call 412-215-7743 to register. This is time to create space for those who are providing care for others and are in need of renewal and healing. Techniques for self-care as well as uplifting spiritual exercises together with the support and prayer of one another will be part of the morning. The Men's Club of St. Valentine's is having their 47th annual Men Only Fish Fry on Friday Jan. 30, 2015 from 6PM to Midnight. The ticket is $25.00 and includes shrimp, fish, soup, french fries, cole slaw, and beverage of choice. There will be games of chance, 50/50 raffle, and door prizes. For tickets, call Don at 412-833-3291. Christian Mothers & Ladies Guild of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Finleyville will sponsor a Turkey Bingo Sunday, November 9th at 1:00P.M. in Finley Hall. Admission: $3.00 includes 1 card, extra cards available. Door Prizes, Turkey Dinner Raffle, Special Games. Bring your bingo chips. Not a paper bingo. DEAR JOAN: I was dropping of paper in the recycling bin at the garden and noticed several large piles of what seemed like top soil. Can you tell me what that is for? Signed: Curious Corrine Dear Curious Corrine: Those two piles of “top soil” are very “top” in deed. They are courtesy of the local Royal Arabian Stable in Peters Twp and the soil is actually fertilizer from the farm and will provide very “royal” nutrients for the vegetables in the garden next year. Thank you for inquiring. Signed: Joan d’Arc Help to make someone else's Thanksgiving a little sweeter! The Youth Group is sponsoring a pie drive for the South Hills Interfaith Ministries with this upcoming Market Day order. If you would like to help, please return an order form (or online ordering) no later than November 9, 2014. Pies will be delivered November 15th, with plenty of time for a family to enjoy! ********************************************** A Gift of a Retirement Plan Remainder Retirement plan remainders such as (IRA’s, 403B’s, 401K’s, etc.) left to your heirs will be subject to both income and estate taxation after your life. If you leave that remainder to your parish or school, it will be completely tax free. This does not need to be stated in your will. You must designate it by completing a form with your retirement plan custodian, (bank, financial planner, insurance company, etc.). Consider leaving after-tax funds to your heirs. Transfer a Gift of Stock to Your Parish Call 412-456-3055 to facilitate a transfer of stock. Your gift can be used as a campaign pledge payment, an endowed scholarship, for Parish Share, your offertory, or unrestricted for the parish’s greatest need. Establish a Named Endowment Fund Your current donation or future gift through your will, gift annuity or trust can establish a named fund in the Diocese of Pittsburgh Foundation (in honor of or in memory of your family) that will benefit your parish forever. Please remember your parish as you plan your estate. Consult your attorney or tax advisor for more specific advice. For information on any current or deferred gift option, such as a trust, insurance policy, will, retirement fund, endowed fund, stock transfer, charitable gift annuity, or bequest intention document, please contact Paul Stabile, Director of Planned Giving, Office for Stewardship at 412-456-3055 or [email protected].
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