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St. Margaret of Scotland Parish
Epiphany of the Lord
The second grade parents will attend a Penance meeting tomorrow at
6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please keep these students in your prayers as they continue their journey in Faith.
Congratulations to the St. Margaret of Scotland Fall Soccer teams:
Daniel Crawford and Stephen Lampus were honored by coaches in Section 4 as All-Stars for excellence of play and good Christian sportsmanship. Congratulations teams!
All kings shall pay Him homage,
all nations shall serve Him.
—Psalm 72:11
Our next Youth Night will be on January 15, 2012 from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Hoehle House. Hope to see you there!
Join us on Wednesday, January 25 from 7:00-8:00 pm at Starbucks on Greentree Road for a tasty Starbucks beverage and a Youth Group meeting.
On February 12, the Youth Ministry will participate in the Love Walk for the Poor. On the weekend of January 28 and 29, a donation box will be located in the lobby of the church for the following items that are needed: diapers, baby wipes, and non-perishable food items. These items will then be given out to the homeless and poor of our region by the Youth Ministry on February 12, during the Love Walk for the Poor. Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.
It's a new year and a new volunteer opportunity to help mothers give their unborn babies their first breath of life. Come and learn about Birthright of Pittsburgh's mission to provide alternatives to abortion. We need volunteers for clients, outreach, presentations, special events, projects and more. An information, training and orientation session will be held on Saturday January 14, from 10 am - 2 pm. at Synod Hall, next to St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland. To Register or for more information, call 412-621-1988 today. You will make a difference.
January 9 and 10 we will have class. January 16 there will not be class due to the Martin Luther King holiday. January 17 we will have class. Calendars have been mailed to every CCD family for the second half of the year. If you did not get one, or need another please call or email the Religious Education Office.
Our next Baptism Class will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2012 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 you have attended the class and your documents are in the office
Did a troubled marriage steal your Christmas joy? Decide now to get it back. Retrouvaille can help you just as it has helped many others. For confidential information, or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on January 13, 2012, please contact Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434 or 3041@retrouvaille.org. More information is available at: www.helpourmarriage.com.
All second grade parents from the school and CCD programs are expected to attend the First Penance meeting in the cafeteria on Monday, January 9 at 6:30 pm.
Prayer shawls are available at no charge, for anyone in physical, spiritual or emotional stress. St. Margaret volunteers make them with prayers and love. Prayer Shawls are in the Ushers room if you would like to pick one up after a weekend Mass.
The deadline for Confirmation registration, baptismal/sponsor information, and/or parish was due last week. These forms were distributed at the Parent/Student Confirmation meeting held the first week in October. These documents for your son or daughter must be submitted immediately to the Religious Education Office. If for some reason you are in need of new copies of the documents, contact the Religious Education Office at 412-921-1613, or email: "by email." <smosdre at gmail dot com>
In January, the Franciscan Spirit and Life Center in Whitehall will offer introductory and advanced Tai Chi classes, taught by certified Tai Chi instructor and movement analyst Gurney Bolster, MA, DTR. There will be one eight-week Thursday morning class and two six-week Tuesday evening series, available for beginners and advanced students. The Franciscan Sprit and Life Center is located at 3605 McRoberts Road in Whitehall (15234) on the campus of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God. To register, or for more information, please contact Mimi DiGregory at 412-881-9207 or email: "by email." <mdigregory at osfprov dot org>
Robert Penz, a member of our parish.
Victor Presto, husband of Rita, members of our parish.
The following donation was not previously listed:
| In Memory of | Requested by |
|---|---|
| Frank Stratigo, Sr. and Frank Stratigo, Jr. | Gloria Stratigo and Family |
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
4:00 pm - Alaina McGuire and Jordan Melko
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15
8:00 am - Nicholas Anderjack and Erin Witt
10:00 am - Jacob Brooks and Bella Diaz
12:15 pm - Richie Bochicchio and Colton Causey
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
4:00 pm - Ron Pferdehirt
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15
8:00 am - Nancy Kenny
10:00 am - Kim Villella
12:15 pm - Jim Mannarino
Weekly Offering
Weekend of December 25, 2011: |
Saturday, January 7, 2011
4:00 pm John Murtha (Shirley Petrovich)
Sunday, January 8, 2012 - Epiphany of the Lord
8:00 am Philip Maruccio (Tony and Sara Maruccio)
10:00 am For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners
12:15 pm Rita Lipinski (Ann Jarecki)
Monday, January 9, 2012 - Baptism of the Lord
9:00 am Rita M. Lipinski (Shirley Petrovich)
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
9:00 am C. George Nowak (St. Margaret of Scotland Nocturnal Adoration Society)
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
9:00 am Ellen Bossong (Betsy Bossong)
Thursday, January 12, 2012
9:00 am Bill Campbell (Mr. & Mrs. Allan Braithwaite)
Friday, January 13, 2012 - St. Hilary
9:00 am Sally Reiling (Joe Kearney)
Saturday, January 14, 2012
4:00 pm John Roach (Family)
Sunday, January 15, 2012 - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Wilbur Willareth (Friends and Family)
10:00 am Raymond Orie (Vern Voke)
12:15 pm For Our Living and Deceased Parishioners