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St. Margaret of Scotland Parish
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Our week begins with our annual May Crowning on Monday at 2:00 pm in the Church. What a wonderful way to begin the month! The students enjoy honoring Mary in this very special way. A big thank you goes out to Mrs. Iacchetti and the eighth graders for organizing this for us.
On Friday the students will attend an All-School Mass to celebrate the 2nd and 8th graders at our Sacramental Mass. Mrs. Iacchetti, Mrs. Hackett, and Miss Gerrity have worked hard preparing these students for the Sacraments this year.
On Thursday we will be visited by the people of “Animal Friends.“ They will be bringing some of their “furry friends!” I am sure the students will enjoy this visit!
In anticipation of Mother's Day, the Kindergarten students will entertain their mothers with a snack on Friday at 1:00 pm in their classrooms!
The South West Food Pantry graciously thanks St. Margaret Cub Scout Pack 202 for the overwhelming amount of food that was collected for the “Scouting for Food Project.” In these current times of difficulty it is heartwarming to witness the generosity of many who helped put food on the table of those who are struggling. Our thanks and praise to the scouts, leaders, parents and all who worked hard to make this project so successful.
The meeting for the Holy Name Society scheduled for May 2, 2010 has been canceled.
St. Margaret of Scotland will hold our Vacation Bible School the week of July 26, 2010. All interested volunteers (teens and adults) please come to a meeting on Tuesday, May 18, at 6:20 pm in the Parish Office. If you would like to help but cannot attend that evening, please call us at 412-921-1613.
Many parishes have an “Adopt-A-Plot” program where an individual, family or group will have a small “plot” to plant flowers, weed and maintain on church property. The flowers that decorated our Church for Easter and additional flowers may be planted by those that Adopt-A-Plot at St. Margaret. For more information or to sign up for a plot, please contact Audrey Henn at 412-747-7772 or "by email." <hennc2a at yahool dot com>
Our Annual Retreat to St. Paul's Retreat Center is scheduled for September 10-11, 2010. If someone should ask what you would like for Mother's Day, you could tell them they could help pay for your Retreat fee. See you in September.
Only 6 weeks away! The dates are June 7-12, 2010. To volunteer visit the Parish Festival website at http://smosfestival.com.
All the Advantages
We want to give our children what we didn't have;
but let's make sure we give them what we did have; our faith.
Anonymous
Classes for next session will remain the same, K through 8th grades, Monday and Tuesday, from 6:15 - 7:45 pm. Classes will be filled on a first come, first served basis. If your family is new to the CCD program please call the Religious Education Office (412-921-1613), or "email us." <smosdre at gmail dot com> Leave your name and address and a registration form will be mailed to you.
Baptism class for parents of children to be baptized will be Sunday, May 16 after the 12:15 pm Mass. Please call to register 412-921-1613.
ALTAR SERVERS FOR MAY 8 AND 9, 2010:
Saturday, May 8
4:00 pm - Kaelin McKelvey and Jacob Urbanek
Sunday, May 9
8:00 am - Patrick Drake and Zachary Herrmann
10:00 am - Immanuel Compomizzi and Anthony Ferrella
12:15 pm - Joseph and Samantha Kelsch
The Altar Candles are given this week in memory of Carolyn Delligatti, requested by Donald and Marlene Delligatti.
Joan Leap Jeske, a former member of our parish.
Are you experiencing loss? Join our Bereavement Group on a healing journey through input, sharing and mutual support. Learn coping, surviving and healing skills. The support group will meet Mondays, starting May 3 through June 7, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at SS. Simon and Jude Administration Building. For more information, call Carol McAninch at 412-563-3189 x 204.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the principal means by which the Church prepares adults for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Communion. It is the process for you if you fit any of the following categories: un-baptized adult who wishes to become Catholic; adult baptized in a non-Catholic Church who now wishes to be Catholic; adult baptized as Catholic, but have not made their First Communion or Confirmation; un-baptized youth over 7 years of age who wish to be baptized; youth over 7 years of age baptized non-Catholic who now wish to become Catholic.
Many of the people who undergo RCIA describe it as a life changing event. Participants learn the foundation of the Christian faith and review the basics of the sacramental and moral life. They receive an introduction to prayer and worship. They have the support of sponsors, catechists and priests. For more information, call Judy Bentz at 412-921-1613.
Mark you calendar! You are invited to come and shop at our Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 22 and Sunday May 23, from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. The sale will be held inside the Convent, which is located by entering the parish ground from either Greentree Road or Mansfield Avenue. If you are unfamiliar with the Convent it is the building above the Church on the right hand side. Proceeds from the sale will go into the Festival Fund which benefits the parish and school.
The $3500 Cash Raffle Tickets are now on sale for the 2010 Festival. Tickets will be sold at all Masses during the month of May for $5 each. Winning tickets are based on the evening drawing of the PA Lottery during the week of the Festival. Monday-Friday winners will each receive $500, Saturday winner will receive $1000. Parishioners may take an envelope with multiple tickets and return them in the collection baskets. All tickets must be returned by May 30. For more information email "email us." <chysannef at fostware dot com>
Weekly Offering Offertory $10,629.75 |
Just a reminder that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is available to anyone anticipating surgery or simply wanting the healing graces of this sacrament. Fr. Bud offers anointing each Sunday following the 8:00 am Mass.
Because hospital stays are often very brief, it is a good practice to be anointed before you are scheduled to be admitted to the hospital.
To honor, Mary our Mother, Catholics traditionally pray the rosary during the month of May. The rosary is prayed before the 8:00 am Mass every Sunday. Please join us for the recitation of the rosary as we pray for Mary's intercession in our efforts to secure peace at home and abroad. Come and receive the graces from this powerful prayer tradition.
A group of Pittsburgh clergy and seminarians will be running in the Pittsburgh Marathon this Sunday to raise money for several young women who have been accepted into different religious communities. Currently, no religious communities in the Diocese of Pittsburgh benefit from this event. For more information on this charity, please visit the website at: http://www.runfornuns.com
If you would like to support this cause, you can donate online or make checks payable to “Run for Nuns” and mail your donations to “Run for Nuns”, St. Paul Seminary, 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Saturday, May 1, 2010
4:00 pm Marquerite Kroner (Christy Family)
Sunday, May 2 , 2010 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
8:00 am Guerino Carrabbia (Sam and Angelina Verbene)
10:00 am For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners
12:15 pm Helen Fortun (Lorraine Bender)
Monday, May 3, 2010 - SS. Philip and James
9:00 am Margaret O'Connor (Coleman O'Connor)
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
9:00 am Fred Henefeld (Mary and Jay Reece)
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
9:00 am Ruth Trosky (Friends)
Thursday, May 6, 2010
9:00 am Joe Walker (Amy and Harriett)
Friday, May 7, 2010
9:00 am Vincenzo and Anna Cercone (Sam and Angela Verbene)
Saturday, May 8, 2010
4:00 pm Ruth Rasky and Mary Jo Thieler (Donna McDonald and Family)
Sunday, May 9, 2010 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
Mother's Day
8:00 am Joel Rusonic (Family)
10:00 am Winifred and Gerard Yoest (Mary Costanzo and Family)
12:15 pm For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners)