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St. Margaret of Scotland Parish
Third Sunday of Easter
May God Bless all of our second grade students receiving First Communion today at the 10:00 am and 12:15 pm Masses.
The students will participate in the Boy Scouts “Scouting for Food Month” by bringing in non-perishable food items to school this week.
On Thursday the students will be asked to donate $1.00 to wear jeans to school. All proceeds will go to the Missions in Chimbote.
Girl Scout Troops 51338 and 50365 would like thank everyone who donated books to our Book Donations. We collected 1500 books and were able to provide each student at Schaeffer Elementary School with 10 book each free of charge. The remaining books will be left at the school to use as they wish. Your kindness and generosity to the students is a blessing and truly appreciated.
Ascension Church in Ingram will hold a Flea Market on Saturday, April 24, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Church. For more information, call 412-922-8820 or 412-922-1187.
Holy Trinity School in Robinson Township will hold a Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, April 25, from Noon until 6:00 pm in the school cafeteria. Dinners being catered by Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurant. Cost: adults $6.50, $4 for children 5-10, under 5 free.
Brookline Regional School in Brookline is holding its 11th Annual Grand Event Silent Auction and Dinner on Sunday, April 25 at Amici Banquet and Meeting Center on Saw Mill Run Blvd. Tickets are $30. For additional information and tickets, call 412-563-0858.
1-800-932-0313
St. Peter Parish, 720 Arch Street, Pgh., PA 15212, is sponsoring a fundraiser featuring contemporary bridal wear modeled by Carlisle's of Pittsburgh. Also vintage gowns display, additional fashions, and a wedding related vendor display. The event will be held on Sunday, May 16 at 1:00 pm in St. Peter Church. Donation is $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Reception to follow. Were you married at St. Peter's Church? Can you share your wedding photos? For more information, call Linda at 412-322-9454 or the Rectory Office at 412-321-0711.
What is EXPLORE? It is a gathering for eighth grade and high school girls who would like to learn more about the life of a Sister. The Sisters of St. Joseph are hosting EXPLORE on Sunday, April 25, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at St. Joseph Convent in Baden, PA
The program includes: liturgy in the Motherhouse Chapel, brunch with the Sisters, Motherhouse tour, sharing stories of the lives, ministries, prayer and community of a Sister. Time for questions and sharing. Parents and teachers are also welcome to visit. There is no fee for the program. To register or for more information, contact Sister Marguerite Kripinak , CSJ at 724-869-6585, or visit website www.stjoseph-baden.org.
Central Catholic High School alumni are invited to a special Stag Event on Sunday, May 2, 2010, at 1:00 pm, to “Roast the Brothers.” Featuring Central alumnus Bill Hillgrove '58, as the Master of Ceremony. Tickets are $50. Proceeds benefit the Central Catholic Scholarship Endowment Fund. For tickets and further details, call 412-208-4315, or "by email." <scalino at centralcatholichs dot com>
We only have two more classes for this CCD session, April 19/20 and 26/27. Registration forms have been sent home with the students. Classes will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Class times will remain the same (grades K thru 8 Monday and Tuesday from 6:15 - 7:45 pm.)
Baptism class for parents of children to be baptized will be Sunday, May 16 after the 12:15 Mass. Please call to register 412-921-1613.
If you or someone you know would like to receive a Prayer Shawl, or if you would like to take part in this ministry by making a shawl, please call 412-921-1613. There is no charge to those who would like to have the comfort of a Prayer Shawl.
If you or a family member is ill and would like prayers said for them, you can call 412-921-1613 with your intention.
APRIL 24 AND 25, 2010:
Saturday, April 24
4:00 pm - Danny Passatore and Ryan Praskovich
Sunday, April 25
8:00 am - Sara Hnatiw and Erin Witt
10:00 am - Devan and Dylan Procopio
12:15 pm - Aaron King-Somma and Kaitlynn Maurer
St. Margaret of Scotland new Altar Server training will be held on Saturday, April 24 from Noon to 2:00 pm in the church. If you are currently in 5th grade or above and are interested in providing this special service to your church please contact, Mrs. Edie Sortwell at 412-921- 6015.
Please keep Major Daniel Zappa and all those serving in the military, both overseas and at home in your prayers.
Congratulations to all the second graders of our parish who are making their First Communion this Sunday at the 10:00 am and 12:15 pm Masses.
The Pittsburgh Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is sponsoring a Day of Reflection on Saturday, May 15, 2010, from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Four Points Sheraton-North, 910 Sheraton Drive, in Mars, PA. Father Angelus Shaughnessy, OFM Cap will speak on “Developing our Spirituality through Mary.” Bishop David Zubik will be the Mass celebrant and luncheon speaker. Father Angelus Shaughnessy will concelebrate the Mass with Bishop Zubik. Sister Marian Senish, CPD will provide the entertainment.
The $40 registration includes: the program, continental breakfast and lunch. Reservations are due by Friday, May 7, 2010. Please send your reservations to Joanne Warren at 120 Starview Lane, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, or " email J J Warren." <jjwarren at hotmail dot com> You can also contact Kathy Meissner at 724-285-1949, or "by email " <kleverclassis at aol dot com> if you have questions.
The Altar Hosts this week are given in memory of Mary Martin, requested by Betty.
Marian Manor Nursing Facility in Green Tree and the Alzheimer's Association is hosting a program entitled “End Stage Issues” which relate to the choices in end of life care for Alzheimer patients. Guest speaker is Stacey Carbaugh, from Family Hospice and Palliative Care. The program will be April 22 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Marian Manor. RSVP to Lauree Longo, at 412-440-4367.
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When you compare the apostles before and after Jesus' death, you can see that not only did something special happen to Jesus at his resurrection, but a wonderful change took place in the apostles as well. Up until the death of Jesus, the apostles did not come off very well. When the chips were down, they ran.
But after the Lord had risen and appeared to them, we get a very different picture. In the Acts of the Apostles Luke gives us the most detailed description of what went down after the Holy Spirit descended upon this little community praying in the upper room.
The most obvious gift was courage, a word that has the same root as “heart.” They were given a new heart. The Holy Spirit breathed new life into them and gave them a heart passionately in love with Christ, on fire to preach the gospel. And so they went to the heart of their city, the temple, and there they preached and taught about Jesus, witnessing to him as the Messiah, the Holy and Righteous One, the Author of Life.
They performed “many signs and wonders” (Acts 5:12), healing the sick and casting out unclean spirits. There they were arrested and taken to prison and beaten, only to return to the temple and do it all again, and be arrested again. Through all this they were joyful.
The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche is remembered for saying that perhaps he would believe in our redeemer if we Christians looked a little more redeemed. Do You?
We pray that we may grow in courage so that we can willingly and joyfully witness to the Lord, that we may be like Peter and the other apostles who followed Christ through suffering to glory, who were able to respond more than once to his call, “Follow me.”
Saturday, April 17, 2010
4:00 pm For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners
Sunday, April 18, 2010 - Third Sunday of Easter
8:00 am Mary Malacane (Joe Kearney)
10:00 am Michael Bruno (Wife, Rose and Daughters)
12:15 pm Mary E. Pauley (Patricia Falbo)
Monday, April 19, 2010
9:00 am Mary Connolly (Coleman O'Connor and Family)
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
9:00 am Mary Jo Thieler (Donna McDonald and Family)
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - St. Anselm
9:00 am Mim Osman (Mary Mackin)
Thursday, April 22, 2010
9:00 am Fred Henefeld (Mary and Jay Reece)
Friday, April 23, 2010 - SS. George and Adalbert
9:00 am Alice Teichman (Mr. & Mrs. Gary Balint)
Saturday, April 24, 2010
4:00 pm Fred Vater (Jane Vater)
Sunday, April 25, 2010 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
8:00 am For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners
10:00 am Walter Pfeiffer (Clara)
12:15 pm Leslie and Gloria Martin (Children and Grandchildren)