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St. Margaret of Scotland Parish
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The books are ordered, the rooms are being cleaned, and the summer is moving by quickly!
If you have any questions or concerns during the summer, please call the school. If we do not answer leave a message and we will get back to you (412- 922-4765.)
St. Margaret School 8th Grade Class of 1978 is calling all classmates who graduated from St. Margaret in 1978. Save the date of Friday, November 26th for our First Reunion in 31 years! The party will be held in our very own St. Margaret School cafeteria!
Put the word out to all our classmates. If you have any questions or would like to be on the Reunion Committee, please "email me." <jgdedig at verizon dot net>
Golf Links is a diocesan run activity that seeks to link young golfers, ages 12-18, on the golf course in search of the Spirit in the game. Available dates for the summer are: July 21, 28, August 4, 11, and 18, at the Marada Golf Course in Clinton, PA. Cost is $25.00 per person if you play more than one week. This includes up to ten rounds of golf, hotdog, snack, drink, and a golf shirt. For additional information or for registration please contact Dean. July 26-30, 9:30 am until Noon, Registration forms in Church on the Book Rack and Bulletin Board. Hurry Registration Closes July 22
ALTAR SERVERS FOR JULY 24 AND 25, 2010:
Saturday, July 24
4:00 pm - Devan and Dylan Procopio
Sunday, July 25
8:00 am - Jacob Urbanek and Alexis Huber
10:00 am - Ryan Roelle and Erin Grubbs
12:15 pm - Ian McFarland and Alaina McGuire
The Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God located in Whitehall, are looking for a part-time Activity Coordinator for their motherhouse. Responsibilities include implementing recreational and leisure programs to meet the assessed needs, interest and capabilities of the elderly and retired Sisters. An Associate Degree in therapeutic recreation and/or related education and experience preferred. The hours are 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. If interested call Sister Mary Ann at 412-885-7403 or Sister Elaina at 412-885-7224.
They are also looking for a part-time evening receptionist at their motherhouse. Those interested please call Sister Henrietta Pusvaskis at 412-885-7221 for more information or to apply.
The Altar Candles this week are given this week in memory of Mim Osman, requested by Rachel and Patrick Kerrish.
Our Annual Blood Drive is this Sunday (July 18) in the school cafeteria from 8:00 am until 1:30 pm. Everyday is a challenge to see enough blood donors to meet local needs. If you think, “others are donating” you are wrong. Although 50% of the population is eligible to donated, only about 5% actually do. Donors are needed everyday to maintain our regional blood supplies. If you have not scheduled an appointment you can show up at the school cafeteria between the above listed hours.
The Diocese of Pittsburgh will hold its annual Golden Wedding Celebration on October 3, 2010 at St. Paul Cathedral at 3:00 pm. The celebrant for Mass will be Bishop Zubik . A reception will follow in the lower hall of the Cathedral. If you are a couple celebrating your 50th Wedding Anniversary any time during 2010 and would like an invitation to attend this joyous event, please call the Parish Office (412-921-0745 ext 8) or drop a note in the collection basket no later than August 8, 2010.
... A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, |
On Saturday, July 31, the Department of Young Adult Ministry will sponsor a Young Adult Day of Service. The day begins at 9:00 am and concludes with 4:00 pm Mass at St. Stanislaus Parish in the Strip District. Volunteers will spend time lending a helping hand at various locations throughout the Pittsburgh region. Volunteer locations include Bethlehem Haven which provides a continuum of care for homeless women. Volunteers will play games, do arts and crafts with the children, and serve lunch to the women. The organization Building New Hope which works to promote sustainable community development in Central America, will offer volunteer opportunities for adults and kids ranging from creative projects to working with fair trade coffee. Also, the environmental non-profit organization, Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest, which is dedicated to enhancing the City's vitality by restoring and protecting our urban trees will utilize volunteers to help plant trees throughout Pittsburgh. For more information or to register please contact Dean.
Whether you're a former member, current member, or thinking about joining our Youth Ministry for the very first time, please fill out a new membership form located on the back tables of the church, or on the church Bulletin Board. Completed forms can be dropped off at the Parish Office Building across from the church. For additional information, questions, or feedback please check out our Youth Ministry's brand new website www.smsyouthministry.com or contact Dean "by email" <dcaivano at smsyouthministry dot com> or at (412) 921-0745 ext.7.
Weekly Offering
Offertory $9,459.57 |
Father Bud has been away on vacation this past week so there will not be a Message from the Pastor.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
4:00 pm Robert Hirschfeld (Wife, Dolores and Children)
Sunday, July 18, 2010 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners
10:00 am John Colautti (Wife, Betty and Sons)
12:15 pm Dennis Casey (Family)
Monday, July 19, 2010
9:00 am Lena Mariano (Judy and Fred Conroy)
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - St. Apollinaris
9:00 am Francis R. Lynch (Marilyn and Dick White)
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - St. Lawrence
9:00 am Regina Lazor (Your Friends at St. Margaret of Scotland CCD)
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - St. Mary Magdalene
9:00 am Marge Bakes (Mary Biancaniello)
Friday, July 23, 2010 - St. Bridget
9:00 am Josephine Baratha (BJ and Don Ladley)
Saturday, July 24 , 2010
4:00 pm Ray Veneski (Wife and Family)
Sunday, July 25, 2010 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Norm Paul (Perhach Family)
10:00 am For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners
12:15 pm Josephine McDonald (Jerry McDonald)