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St. Margaret of Scotland Parish
Second Sunday in Advent
Our Advent journey continues this week! Our theme “Do You Know His Name“ will focus on making ornaments for the residents of Life Pittsburgh.
The annual Christmas Band Concert will be on Wednesday at Our Lady of Grace School. Miss Bethany Racke will be leading the students from several area schools.
On Thursday we will be attending Mass at 10:00 am to celebrate the Immaculate Conception.
Our week ends with “Cookies with Santa” on Saturday. This event begins at 9:30 am in the school cafeteria.
Congratulations to the following Seton LaSalle students Oriana Menniti and Darik O'Neil for achieving honor roll status during the first nine weeks.
The Athletic Association thanks everyone for supporting Mustang Monday! Mustang Monday is the first Monday of each month at the Wendy's on Noblestown Road. We receive a profit of the sales 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm! We were sent a check for $266.31 for the September and October nights.
The school is now selling Lottery Calendars for January 1 - December 31, 2012, with payouts daily, including bonus days. For information or to purchase a calendar, call Linda Passatore at 412-531-2074, or "by email." <lindap2276 at verizon dot net> Contact can also be made by calling the school at 412-922-4765.
We would like to thank you for your thoughts, prayers and support during Mom's recent illness and passing.
Your comforting expression of sympathy will always be remembered with deep gratitude.
—Garry and Diane Baranowski and Family
Prepare the way of the lord, make
straight his paths.
—Mark 1:3
Thanks goes out to all those who came out for our second annual Flag Football Turkey Bowl! Congratulations to: Sean O'Connell, Christina Moskal, Charlie Hartz, and Katy Correa from “Team Tebow” on winning this year's coveted Turkey Bowl Championship.
Join us on Wednesday, December 21 from 7:00-8:00 pm at Starbucks on Greentree Road for a tasty Starbucks beverage and a Youth Group meeting.
The Silver Ring Thing is a high-tech, high-energy performance that educates teens about the benefits of remaining abstinent until marriage and the dangers of promiscuous behavior. It will be held on January 13, 2012 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Seton-LaSalle High School. For additional information or to register please contact Dean.
We congratulate the following Youth Ministry members on their academic success. Central Catholic High School Honor Roll - Patrick Drake, and High Honors - Immanuel Compomizzi. Keep up the great work!
Senior Girl Scout Troop 51531 is hosting a Scrap Booking Event on January 14, 2012, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Green Tree Fire Hall. Cost is $35 if registered before December 31 and $40 for late registrants. Space is limited. To register, contact Maureen Callas "by email" <MaureenCBX at aol dot com> or by phone 412-344-4574.
Put your holiday busyness on PAUSE for a few minutes next Sunday, December 11, following the 10:00 am Mass. Join with old friends and new acquaintances in the cafeteria, to enjoy coffee, donuts and good conversation. Our thanks to the Holy Name Society for providing us with this month's Sunday Social.
December classes are as follows: December 5/6, 12/13, and 19/20. We will not have class the week after Christmas. Please remember to check your child's folder for CCD homework. Any family who did not receive a CCD calendar, please call or email the Religious Education Office and one will be provided for you.
Our next Baptism Class is Sunday, December 18, after the 12:15 pm Mass. You must register for the class by calling 412-921-1613. A date cannot be confirmed for baptism until your documents are in the office and you have taken the class.
On December 14, at 6:30 pm, we will enjoy the “Little Drummer Boy” video as only the Veggie Tales can tell it. All families are welcome to attend for a fun way to prepare for Christmas. A section of the cafeteria will be reserved for parents who want to work on their last minute Christmas card list. As always, each family may bring some snacks to share and we will provide the drinks. Please call 412-921-1613 and let us know how many of your family will attend.
The Altar flowers this week are given in loving memory of Pete DeRose, requested by St. Margaret of Scotland Adult Choir.
We just received early notice that Confirmation for our Parish is Tuesday, May 1, 2012, so mark your calendar. Just a reminder for all eighth grade students who intend to be Confirmed in the Spring, that your first service report is due. You should have completed at least your first Corporal Works of Mercy.
The drawing for the Raffle will be held on Monday, December 19. If you haven't received your tickets, please call Dona at 412-921-0745 ext 8, or Joe at 412-922-2391 in the evenings. There will be 5 Cash prizes ($50, $100, $200, $500, and $1,000.) Each ticket has 5 chances to win. Proceeds help with church projects.
This Sunday is the last day for returning gifts for the Angel Tree. Please place your gifts under the tree.
There are extra envelopes at the entrances to the doors of the church. Deadline for the return of envelopes is Monday, December 12, 2011.
The Southwest Food Pantry extends its thanks to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish members for their continued support in helping those in need with food. Unfortunately, there are many in need of food for their tables. The tremendous volume given shows your spirit of thanks and giving to others. The volunteers thank you so that we can continue to help those in need.
My name is Eric Hirschfeld. I am a graduate of St. Margaret and currently a senior at Bishop Canevin. As part of my project to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, I will be organizing a crew to help paint the school cafeteria over the Christmas break. If you would like to make a donation for this purpose, please mark it clearly on the envelope. If you wish to offer assistance, please call me at 412-922-9232. Students in need of service hours are welcome.
Frank Ross, brother of Pauline Kotula Rizzutto, a member of our parish.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
December 7 - Vigil Mass
7:00 pm - Megan Grubbs & Ryan Roell
December 8
7:00 pm - Devan & Dylan Procopio
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
4:00 pm - Joseph & Noah Kelsch
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
8:00 am - Alexei Greco & Justice Greco-Becinski
10:00 am - Emily & Katie Flynn
12:15 pm - Jarod & Natalie Latta
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
December 7 - Vigil Mass
7:00 pm - Joanne Dapper
December 8 - Masses
12:05 pm - Judy Bentz
7:00 pm - Rocco Muffi
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
4:00 pm - Fred Boehm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
8:00 am - Emily Stewart
10:00 am - Meg Gegick
12:15 pm - Cathy O'Toole
Weekly OfferingWeek of November 20 |
Saturday, December 3, 2011
4:00 Margaret Roney (Ron and Rosanne
Schad)
Sunday, December 4, 2011 - Second Sunday in Advent
8:00 am For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners
10:00 am William Kohl (Kathleen Zilles)
12:15 pm Phyllis Masciola (Carol Dyas)
Monday, December 5, 2011
9:00 am Jack Engel (St. Margaret of Scotland Holy Name Society)
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 - St. Nicholas
9:00 am Rocco Ragano (Joann Jarvis)
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - St. Ambrose
9:00 am Donald Ritter (Family Friend)
7:00 pm Mary Sentner-Roberts (Family)
Thursday, December 8, 2011 - Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
10:00 am Elizabeth Maruccio (St. Margaret of Scotland Money Counters)
12:05 pm Rose Bruno (Ken and Dee Gerst)
7:00 pm Edward Hagan (Kim Nickel)
Friday, December 9, 2011 - St. Juan Diego
9:00 am Breen Halpin (Marge Bonnett and Family)
Saturday, December 10, 2011
4:00 pm Fred Henefeld (Wife, Eileen)
Sunday, December 11, 2011 - Third Sunday of Advent
8:00 am Leo R. Kairys, M.D. (Augusta)
10:00 am For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners
12:15 pm Carol Schreiber (Daughters, Vicki, Renee and Tawnya)