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St. Margaret of Scotland Parish
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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The first four weeks of school are over! The students will attend an All-School-Mass on Friday.
I recently received a check for $496.12 from Target's “Take Charge of Education” program. “Take Charge of Education” donations are accumulated when people use their REDcard to make purchases and designate our school to receive 1% of the purchase. I am able to use the money for whatever I need in the school! Thank you to everyone who has been using this program. For more information on the program visit Target.com/tcoe.
Revive the school spirit of North Catholic. Attend a lunch for alumni on Tuesday, September 28 at Teutonia Manerchor, in the Northside. Call Nick Tomasic (412-322-7129) or Carl Dupper (412-279-3876) for reservations.
What: The 68th International Eucharistic Rosary March
Where: Epiphany Church (Uptown Pittsburgh) at 1:30
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by a Procession with the Blessed Sacrament
and Statue of Our Lady of Fatima to St. Mary of Mercy Church. For those who cannot process,
there will be recitation of the Rosary at St. Mary of Mercy Church while marchers are en route.
On Monday, September 27, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Vincent de Paul, who knew that “God sent him to bring good news to the poor.” Together with your gifts to the Poor Box the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul continue his work and mission in our parish.
Next Friday, October 1, the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am.
Our next Youth Night will be TONIGHT, Sunday, from 7-8:30 pm in the Hoehle House. Please stop by for an evening of fun and fellowship around the bon-fire as we indulge in S'mores.
Our clothing drive for those in need from the Appalachian region will begin on Saturday, October 9th and end on Thursday, October 21. Donations can be dropped off on the back porch of the Parish Office. Thank you for your support!
It's that time again! An evening of prayer, dinner, music, socializing and lots of fun on the Gateway Clipper's finest, cruising Pittsburgh's three rivers. This year the annual World Youth Day Gateway Clipper Cruise will be on November 7. The evening cruise boards at 6:00 pm and returns back to dock at 9:30 pm. The cost is $30 per person which includes two soft drinks. Registration due date is October 13. For information or to register please contact Dean.
Youth Ministry invites you and your family to join us for a taste of Italy during our Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, October 16 in the school cafeteria. Dinner will be served from 5:00 pm-7:30 pm, and includes all you can eat pasta, salad, bread/butter, and beverages. Prices are $7 for adults (12 and up), $5 for kids (5-11 years old) and children under 5 years old eat free. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
All proceeds help to facilitate future Youth Ministry events as well as outreach programs and assistances.
The next scheduled class for parents of children to be baptized is on Sunday, October 3 after the 12:15 pm Mass. Please know that it will not be possible to confirm a date for your child's baptism until you have attended a class and your documents are in the office. Please call to register (412-921-1613.)
On October 2 and 3, 2010, there will be a second collection for Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh. See the Catholic Charities flyer (Page 1 Page 2 ) for more detailed information about the various Catholic Charities, offices and program sites.
Fr. Bud sent us to our first class with a special blessing, and a small cross to carry with us throughout the year. If your child is not yet registered, please do so ASAP. Forms are on the Book Rack in the back of church.
ALTAR SERVERS FOR OCTOBER 2 AND 3, 2010:
Saturday, October 2
4:00 pm - David and Noel Blackhall
Sunday, October 3
8:00 am - Nicholas Anderjak and Immanuel Compomizzi
10:00 am - Joseph Kobily and Angelo Leonard
12:15 pm - Jacob Brooks and Colton Causey
Cub Scout Pack 202, which is chartered by St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, is conducting their Roundup and Popcorn Sale in September. Boys in grades first through fifth who are interested in joining (or adults), and for those who would like to purchase Trail End Popcorn, call Coreen at 412-459-0114 or Joe at 412-922-2391.
The flowers at the foot of the Altar are given in loving memory of Thomas Poliziani, from his family.
The Church has provided a special Rite for young children of our parish. Children attend Mass with their families and after the Greeting they process out to another area to hear and discuss the readings for that Sunday. After the celebrant's homily, they return to the church proper and sit with their families for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. They are still considered, along with the adult facilitators, to be attending a valid Mass.
In order to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word with children, we need volunteers. Preparation is minimal, resources and training will be provided. Please call the Religious Education office (412-921-1613) if you are able to help one Sunday a month at the 10:00 am or 12:15 pm Mass.
Sunday, October 3, 2010 is National Life Chain Sunday. It is a silent prayerful demonstration where participants hold signs having to do with the sanctity of human life. It is one way to show support for the value of human life before and after birth and lasts for just one hour, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. In Green Tree the location is Greentree Road at Mansfield Avenue. We stand on the sidewalk. All you have to do is show up. Signs will be provided. For further information, call Kathleen Weaver at 412-860-1132 or 412-531-9272.
Parishioners of St. Margaret we need your help!
The Green Tree Octoberfest is schedule for the weekend of October 2-3.
We will be having a Basket Raffle booth and we require your help to supply us with items.
We are in need of: unused new items, gift items, gourmet groceries, gift cards, certificates,
bottles of cheer, lottery tickets, tickets to upcoming Pittsburgh Sporting events, homemade
craft items, money, etc. Please NO USED or FLEA MARKET items. Items can be dropped at the
Parish Office during regular business hours from now until October 1.
To arrange a pick-up call Karen at 412-922-8816. We are also in need of workers
to staff our booth on October 2 and 3. Please call Karen (412-922-8816) or
Corrine (412-9227857) if you are available to help. Workers will be schedule for 1 hour shifts.
Please plan on spending 1 hour (or more) in the booth to help St. Margaret Church and School.
If you or someone you know is in physical, spiritual or emotional stress and would like to receive a Prayer Shawl, please call 412-921-1613 to make arrangements to pick one up. The shawls are made with prayers and love by St. Margaret volunteers.
Louis Monaco, brother of Joseph and Arlene Monaco of our parish.
John Shuminsky, father of Sandra Sabo of our parish.
Weekly Offering
Offertory … $9,866.65 |
“:Co-Responsible for Communion and Mission”: is the theme of a convocation for all priests of the Diocese of Pittsburgh - including me, beginning September 27, 2010 and concluding Thursday, September 30, 2010. The convocation to be held at Oglebay Conference and Resort Center, Wheeling, West Virginia, is an opportunity for priests to join with Bishop David A. Zubik for spiritual renewal, pastoral and professional development and priestly fraternity.
The following Mass arrangements have been made for St. Margaret for the days that I will be at the convocation.
Monday, September 27 at 9:00 am
Tuesday, September 28 at 9:00 am
Wednesday, September 29 at 9:30 am (note time change)
Thursday, September 30 at 9:00 am
Should you need a priest for an emergency, please telephone 412-921-0745.
Your prayers for the success of this gathering are very important. We ask that you offer the following prayer in anticipation and during the convocation of diocesan priests.
Bless Bishop Zubik and all our priests as they begin the triennial multi-day convocation. Open their hearts and minds to the important theme they are reflecting upon. Advance our priests' appreciation for the communion between laity and priests, and deepen our unity in service to the Church's mission of reconciliation. Help these, our brothers in Christ, to cherish their time away together in the peaceful and pastoral setting of Oglebay, West Virginia.
God our Father, we ask you to bless our priests and confirm them in their calling. Give them the gifts they need to continue to respond with generosity and joyful heart.
We offer this prayer for our priest through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
4:00 pm In Memory of Forgotten Souls
Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Elinore Lach (Joanne Barton)
10:00 am John Klaczak (Ray Orie)
12:15 pm For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners
Monday, September 27, 2010 - St. Vincent de Paul
9:00 am Michael Miele (Josie Soltis)
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - SS. Wenceslaus and Lawrence
9:00 am Jeffrey Biancaniello (Grandma, Mary)
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - SS. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
9:30 am Joseph Doyle (Wife and Family)
Thursday, September 30, 2010 - St. Jerome
9:00 am Joseph Blume (Sister, Margaret Blume)
Friday, October 1, 2010 - St. Therese
9:00 am Mary Malacane (George and Terry Stewart)
Saturday, October 2, 2010
4:00 pm For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners
Sunday, October 3, 2010 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Respect Life Sunday
8:00 am Dorothy O'Connell (Adam and Elinore Lach)
10:00 am Josephine Baratha (Barb ad Russ Vanderhorst)
12:15 pm Jeris Collins, Sr. (Son, Jeris)