St. Margaret of Scotland Parish

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 4, 2010

School News

The school office hours will vary this month. We do however, retrieve our messages daily. Please leave a message and we will call you back.

VBS (Vacation Bible School) Volunteers

It is very important for all VBS volunteers to attend our final meeting before Vacation Bible School. Join us on Tuesday, July 13 at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria.

Altar Servers

ALTAR SERVERS FOR JULY 10 AND 11, 2010:
Saturday, July 10
4:00 pm - David and Noel Blackhall

Sunday, July 11
8:00 am - Jaclyn Kuzma and Angelo Leonard
10:00 am - Ashlee and Dougie Sabo
12:15 pm - Alycia Brestensky and Alex Williams

Altar Candles

The Altar Candles are given this week in memory of David Gaupp, requested by Clara Pfeiffer.

2011 Mass Intentions Book

On Monday, July 12, 2010 at 9:30 am (in the Parish Office) we will open the Mass Book for 2011.

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-932-0313

CCD News

CCD Catechists

We are in need of CCD catechists, especially for Tuesday evenings. If you would like to share your faith with children on a weekly basis, and learn more about the teachings of the church please consider joining this important ministry. Training, resources and support will be provided if you volunteer to teach.

Baptism Class

Baptism class for parents of children to be baptized will be Sunday, July 18 after the 12:15 pm Mass. Please call to register (412-921-1613.)

Prayer Ministry

If you or a family member is ill and would like prayers said for them, you can call 412-341-4214 with your intention. We would also like to invite new pray-ers. There are no meetings to attend, and no dues. We will send you the prayer list each week. You can pray in your car on the way to work, at home, on your lunch time, wherever you are, or happen to be.

Remember Our Dead

Joan Barthelemy, wife of William, members of our parish.

Freedom

Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.
--Abraham Lincoln

Weekly Offering

Offertory $9,462.75
Parish Share $1,031.25

A Message from the Pastor

 

Happy Fourth!

As we celebrate our country's independence, we move forward as God's people trusting in his providence, ever determined to build a peaceful society for all. Have a blessed holiday!

Adopt A Plot

I wish to thank our parishioners who have donated their time, talent and materials, as they continue to beautify our church grounds by planting flowers, shrubs and bushes.

Their gardening skills have transformed our property in a most magnificent way! Any parishioner who would be interested in participating in our “Adopt a Plot” program may contact Audrey Henn at 412-747-7772.

Summer Events

Fun Flair Festival

Resurrection Church (Brookline) will sponsor its Annual Fun Flair Festival on Wednesday, July 7 through Saturday July 10, 2010. Food, fun, games, and a Friday night dinner. For more information call 412-563-4400.

Chicken Marsala Dinner

St. Pius X (Brookline) will have a “Chicken Marsala Dinner” on Sunday, July 11, from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm in Cullen Hall. Dinner is being prepared by Bravo Cucina Italian Restaurant. Cost is $12.00. For tickets, call Paula at 412-884-2419.

Parish Festival

SS. Simon and Jude Church (Scott Township) is holding their Annual Parish Festival on Thursday July 15 - Saturday July 17 from 6:00 pm until 11:00 pm. The Festival will include ethnic food booths, BBQ pit, children's games, games of chance, rides, entertainment and skydivers, and much more.

 

Mass Intentions for July 3 - 11, 2010

Saturday, July 3
4:00 pm Mary Malacane (Malacane Family)

Sunday, July 4, 2010 - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Independence Day
8:00 am Mim Osman (Kim M. Nickel)
10:00 am Jerry Kress (Michael and Kathleen Prentiss)
12:15 pm For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners

Monday, July 5
9:00 am Fred Henefeld (Joe and Sue Formosa)

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - St. Maria
9:00 am Richard Curto (Judy and Fred Conroy)

Wednesday, July 7, 2010
9:00 am Christine Boehm (Alice Ann and Fred Boehm)

Thursday, July 8, 2010
9:00 am Thomas A. Wernert (Wife)

Friday, July 9, 2010 - St. Augustine
9:00 am Josephine Baratha (Joan Gloekler)
4:00 pm Elizabeth Scanlon and Sean Windisch
WEDDING

Saturday, July 10,
2:00 pm Jennifer Ditoro and Donald Militzer
WEDDING
4:00 pm For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners

Sunday, July 11, 2010 - Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Frank Ciccone (Family)
10:00 am Josh Malfatti (Wife, Mary)
12:15 pm Jerry Kress (Wife, Edie)

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