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St. Margaret of Scotland Parish
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The following Bishop Canevin students received honor roll status during the fourth quarter:
- High Honors
- Amanda Capatolla, Kahlea DesMuke, Celina DiPietro, Sean Flanagan, Margaret Gegick, Thomas Gegick, Nicole Gigliotti, Maura Gustine, Robert Gustine, Colin Jones, Joseph Kelsch, Jody Mackin, Gregory McGuire, Madeline McGuire, Kevin Mechas, Nico Palmosina, Gabrielle Salopek, James Tersak, Elizabeth Wozniak
- Honors
- Charles Hartz, Eric Hirschfeld, Mia Merlina, Amanda Pachel, Austen Tarabay, Abigail Trusky, Sarah Wilson, David Winkler
Attention all St. Margaret of Scotland girls entering grades 4th to 8th grade. There was a Family Informational meeting last Tuesday. If you did not attend the meeting but are still interested in playing volleyball, please call Mrs. Correa at 412-921- 6336.
Bishop Canevin High School Lady Crusaders Girls' Basketball will hold another Camp on July 27-30, from 9:00 am until Noon. The Camp is for girls entering the 3-8 grades in the school year 2010-2011. Cost is $80 for the session and each camper will receive a t-shirt and basketball. The Camp is committed to improving each camper's understanding of the game. The goal is not only to make each girl better, but also to give them tools they need to improve in all aspect of the game. For more information or if you have questions, contact "Coach Joyce by email" <tryouce3 at yahoo dot com> or call 412-848-2061.
All things bright and beautiful,
all things great and small,
all things wise and wonderful,
the Lord God made them all.
—unknown
A huge thank you goes out to the following youth volunteers of our parish who helped to paint three rooms of the Hoehle House: Lauren, Alivia, Halley, Brady and Patrick. They did a great job painting, and the rooms look awesome!
On Saturday, August 21st, help us kickoff the 2010-2011 year of our Youth Ministry at St. Margaret with a fun afternoon of food, music, games, fellowship, and prayer! The fun will start at 1:00 pm with a cookout, games and festivities to follow throughout the afternoon. At 4:00 pm we will attend Mass together!
A big word of gratitude goes out to our school principal Mrs. Cathy Militzer for donating a 9-in-1 Game Table that includes air hockey, pool, and shuffleboard. Thank you for thoughtful contribution Mrs. Militzer the Youth Ministry will certainly enjoy it!
On Saturday, July 31, the Department of Young Adult Ministry will sponsor a Young Adult Day of Service beginning at 9:00 am and concluding with 4:00 pm Mass at St. Stanislaus Parish in the Strip District. Volunteer locations include: Bethlehem Haven; Building New Hope; and Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest. 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.
ALTAR SERVERS FOR JULY 31 AND AUGUST 1, 2010:
Saturday, July 31
4:00 pm - Dominic Palmosina and Emily Efthimiades
Sunday, August 1
8:00 am - Lindsey Diehl and Katie Flynn
10:00 am - Katelyn and Samantha Kelsch
12:15 pm - Jenny Murtha and Rachel Savko
Thanks to the Women's Guild for providing us with a very enjoyable social gathering, where many enjoyed hot dogs and conviviality on a pretty part of the parish grounds which some had never seen before. The Knights of Columbus will treat us to a repeat performance on August 14 and 15, after the 4:00 pm, 10:00 am and 12:15 pm Masses.
Even if you don't like hot dogs, you will like spending time with old friends and new acquaintances in a mini-picnic atmosphere. We look forward to the pleasure of your company.
In the gospel, Jesus teaches us that God is our “Father” and just as a parent's love for their child is unlimited, so is God's love and care for us unlimited. Your gifts to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box helps the poor to know that God is indeed their “Father.”
Members will meet on Monday, July 26 at 7:00 pm in the Hoehle House.
The flowers at the foot of the Altar are given in memory of Mary Bakes and James Biancaniello from Mary Biancaniello.
We are in need of catechists for Tuesday evenings. Training, resources and support will be provided if you volunteer to teach. Sharing your faith and being a disciple of Jesus Christ is always its' own reward. Is Jesus calling you to spread his message to young people? If you are interested call 412-921-1613.
We are currently accepting CCD registrations for this fall. Children who attend Public school are expected to take religious instruction from grades 1-8. Kindergarten is also offered. Classes are offered Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:15-7:45 pm. Monday classes are filling up and class size is limited. Call 412-921-1613 with questions.
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.
Hometown Pharmacy and Shop N' Save on Noblestown Road are sponsoring a fundraiser on July 31, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Shop N' Save Parking Lot. We along with some local children will have fresh-squeezed lemonade, a bake sale, fresh popcorn and raffles. Jonas Brothers tickers will be one of the raffled items. The Pitt Panthers will be making an appearance. All proceeds will buy amenities for the oncology/transplant rooms at Children's Hospital. This fundraiser is being held in memory of Ethan Loney of Crafton, and in honor of Jaden Duttine of Whitehall who were both diagnosed with neuroblastoma last year.
Weekly Offering
Offertory … $9,811.00 |
Our parish grounds and buildings are in constant need of repairs due to age and deterioration. Parishioners are often surprised when they are told that our “new” church building is over 30 years old!
Money is “tight” these days and it is a strain on parish finances to undertake projects such as replacing collapsed porches (office), balconies (school) and removing dangerous trees throughout the parish grounds.
A generous parishioner donated a substantial amount of money to help pay for the tree removal project. I thank them immensely for their charity! Another thank you goes out to the parishioner who repaired the wall outside the gym free of charge.
Should anyone else wish to follow their generous examples by making a donation to help fund these costly maintenance repairs please contact me.
Since our offertory income has been unable to keep up with the rising costs of repairs, any gift would be a blessing from heaven. Thank you for considering to come forward and pitch in!
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 Baratha (Jerry McDonald)
Monday, July 26, 2010 - SS. Joachim and Anne
9:00 am James Biancaniello (Mom and Family)
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
9:00 am Louise Gigante (Husband)
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
9:00 am Anne and Andy Leger (Melissa Wallace and Family)
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - St. Martha
9:00 am Michael Mullen (Family)
Friday, July 30, 2010 - St. Peter
9:00 am George F. Merge, Jr. (Wife, Kay)
Saturday, July 31, 2010
4:00 pm Betty Scully (John)
Sunday, August 1, 2010 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Mary Gasior (The Patrick's)
10:00 am Louise Gigante (St. Margaret of Scotland Resurrection Choir)
12:15 pm For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners