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St. Margaret of Scotland Parish
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our week begins with the students attending the Scholastic Book Fair. Proceeds from the Fair will benefit the school library. Thank you to Mrs. Whitaker and Mrs. Hess for sponsoring this event.
During the last several weeks the teachers have been working on our Middle States Reaccredidation project, “Designing Our Future.” Several long hours have been involved in the study of where our school is at in our curriculum, school activities and services. It has been quite an eye opening experience to see where we are and where we want to be. As we complete each final draft in the next few months I will have them available for anyone who would like to read over them. We will have our Middle States Reaccredidation Visiting Team here in the Fall of 2011.
St. Margaret of Scotland School will hold their 14th Annual Christmas Craft Show on Saturday, December 4, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Browse over 100 tables of crafts in two large rooms. Visit the Chinese Auction, 55/50 raffle, and baked goods sale. Enjoy a delicious lunch with foods such as haluski, pierogies, and hoagies. Some of the crafts will be: stained glass, jewelry, candles, floral arrangements, American Girl doll clothes, and much more. Gift certificates will be sold, they make terrific gifts for everyone. Baked goods will be accepted Friday, December 3, at the school between 8:00 am-5:30 pm.
Come browse, and do some Christmas shopping. Thanks you for your support. Hope to see you there!
This weekend, November 6/7, Scholastic Book Fairs will host an Open House in the school cafeteria after all Masses. Get books into the hands of your children at reasonable prices and with great selections. All proceeds benefit St. Margaret School library. Major credit cards are accepted. Participate in the special drawings and giveaways available only to weekend visitors.
Youth Ministry is proud to host the November Coffee and Donut Social on Sunday, November 14. Following the 10:00 am Mass, please stop over to the school cafeteria and enjoy some fellowship, sweet treats, and coffee.
Our next Youth Night will be on Sunday, November 14, at 7:00-8:30pm in the Hoehle House.
Join us on Wednesday, November 17, from 7:00 -8:00 pm at Starbucks on Greentree Road for a tasty Starbucks beverage and a Youth Group meeting. Hope to see you there!
On Saturday, November 20, Youth Ministry will be lending a hand preparing bagged lunches for the homeless at St. Mary of Mercy's Red Door Program in Downtown Pittsburgh. The Red Door Program has been in operation since the Great Depression and serves nearly 100 homeless individuals a day. We will meet at the Hoehle House at 9:00 am and should arrive back at the parish by Noon. Due to the limited size of the kitchen, the Red Door can only accommodate a limited number of volunteers. Therefore, please contact Dean "by email" <dcaivano at smsyouthministry dot com> or at 412-921-0745 ext 7 to reserve your volunteer spot, or for additional information.
Come help start a new tradition at the First ever St. Margaret of Scotland Youth Ministry Flag Football Turkey Bowl on Wednesday, November 24, at 7:00-9:00 pm in the school gym.
St. Margaret of Scotland School is selling Lottery Calendars for the year 2011. Calendars are $25. The winner for the day is based on the 3 digit lottery number for that day. To purchase a calendar call Linda at 412-531-2074.
Holy Trinity School will hold their Christmas Craft Show on November 13, from 10:00 am-3:00 pm in the school building located at 5720 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township.
CCD Classes will resume this Monday and Tuesday November 8/9, and continue November 15/16, 22/ 23, until November 29/30 when we will again have Home study.
We are in need of CCD catechists for this year. One of our Monday classes has been working as “Home study,” but would like to be in class.
Catechist volunteers will receive training, resources, curriculum guidelines and support. Please consider sharing your gift of faith, and your good example as a Catholic Christian. Find out more by calling 412-921-1613.
Attention men of St. Margaret! Please consider attending the Men's Retreat on November 12-14, 2010. For details, call Mark Stewart at 412-494-0354
ALTAR SERVERS FOR NOVEMBER 13 AND 14, 2010:
Saturday, November 13
4:00 pm - Maggie Frost and Sara Hnatiw
Sunday, November 14
8:00 am - Dominic Palmosina and Ryan Roelle
10:00 am - Immanuel Compomizzi and Aaron King-Somma
12:15 pm - Patrick Drake and Brian Wuenstel
The Altar Candles this week are given in memory of Frank Kocay, requested by Irene Bocchino.
Members will meet on Monday, November 8, at 7:00 pm in the Hoehle House.
The flowers at the foot of the Altar are given in remembrance of Louis M. Biancaniello by his loving wife Mary.
The following children were Baptized in October, 2010:
Katie M. Butcher
Lilly R. Gorchock
Mycah S. W. Harris
Kennedy M. Kowal
Jameson J. Vicario
We have received so many kind notes from people who have used the Prayer Shawls either for themselves or for a loved one. Please join the volunteers who knit or crochet these shawls with prayer. We can supply you with the yarn you will need.
Prayer shawls are available at no charge, for anyone in physical, spiritual or emotional stress. They are made with prayers and love by St. Margaret volunteers.
There was an error in the bulletin last week as to the date of Confirmation.
Confirmation will be celebrated here at St. Margaret of Scotland on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at
7:00 pm. Rehearsal for all candidates and sponsors will be Tuesday, March 8 at 7:00 pm.
Our Handbell Choir is looking for a few new members. If you are interested please call our Director of Music, Kevin Maurer at 412-922-8816.
Robert Schantz, husband of Virginia, members of our parish.
Jean Snyder, a member of our parish and sister of Margaret Blume of our parish.
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The story of the torture of the seven brothers and their mother, which we hear in today's first reading, reminds us of the extent to which believers are asked to defend their faith. While it is true that we will probably never be asked to sacrifice our lives for the Christian faith, we should still ask God for a strengthening of our faith. As the sacred word is proclaimed, let us pray that we will welcome its saving power into this community of faith, into our families and into our hearts.
Today we find ourselves confronted with the idea of resurrection and eternal life. In Jesus' answer to the Sadducees, we get a hint that risen life is beyond our comprehension. If we believe in the “resurrection of the body and life everlasting,” do we show it in our lives by respecting our bodies and others', by graciously welcoming all to our tables, by our passionate care for and about our neighbors and strangers? Let us pray today for the grace to live out our belief in the Resurrection.
The first White Ribbon Campaign Against Pornography began in 1989 and continues today with this being the 22nd campaign. White ribbons are available at all Masses today. Our families need to support this campaign against the evils of pornography. In doing so they are protecting their children from the prevalence of pornography, which is so easily available on line and on television. May these White Ribbons remind us of our need to promote chastity and the dignity of the human person.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
4:00 pm Josephine Baratha (Helen Kriska)
Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners
10:00 am Louis Biancaniello, Sr. (Wife and Family)
12:15 pm Kristopher Dankovchik (Christy Family)
Monday, November 8, 2010
9:00 am Angeline Saporito (Daughters)
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
9:00 am Gloria Martin (Ken and Gloria Stack)
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - St. Leo
9:00 am Michael A. Miele (Josie Soltis)
Thursday, November 11, 2010 - St. Martin
Veteran's Day
9:00 am Ernest A. Sciulli, Sr. (Larimer Family)
Friday, November 12, 2010 - St. Josaphat
9:00 am Robert Hirschfeld (Wife and Children)
Saturday, November 13, 2010
4:00 pm Dave Gaupp (Pat Fleck)
Sunday, November 14, 2010 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Dave Gaupp (Dorothy Schopper)
10:00 am For Our Living and deceased Parishioners
12:15 pm Elinore Lach (Michelle Zinsser and Family)