A R C H A N G E L G A B R I E L P A R I S H
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 10, 2021
5 PM
10 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM 6:30 PM
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SAINT MALACHY CHURCH
HOLY MASS Saturday
Sunday
4 PM 8 AM, 10 AM 8:30 AM RECONCILIATION SATURDAY, 11 AM - 12 PM
SAINT MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS CHURCH
HOLY MASS Saturday
Sunday Mon to Wed
6 PM 11 AM 9:30 AM HOLY TRINITY
CHURCH
HOLY MASS Saturday
Sunday Mon to Fri 343 Forest Grove Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108 5718 Steubenville Pike
Robinson Township, PA 15136 1011 Church Ave McKees Rocks, PA 15136
[email protected]
www.archangelgabrielparish.org 412-787-2140 x2
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RECONCILIATION RECONCILIATION
MON - FRI, 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM SUNDAY, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (outdoor)
M a s s a n d C o n f e s s i o n T i m e s
THIS WEEK’S BULLETIN - OCTOBER 10, 2021
Table of Contents...Page 2 A Message from the Pastor...Page 3 Sunday Mass worship aid...Pages 4-7 This week’s Mass intentions...Page 8 This week’s calendar...Page 9 Intercessory prayer lists, Mass readings for the week...Page 10 Respect Life news...Page 11 Faith Formation...Page 12 Parish news...Page 13 Parish news...Page 14 Archangel Gabriel School updates...Page 15 Clergy and staff ...Page 16 Sacraments, off ertory, and online giving information....,,...Page 17 Nationality Festival sponsors...Page 18
COVER ART: "Christ and the Rich Young Ruler" by Heinrich Hofmann
PA R IS H N EW S PA R IS H N EW S
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FR O M T H E P A ST O R FR O M T H E P A ST O R
Yes, It’s All about the Money*
*and the Money is All about the Mission Fr. David Poecking (Pastor)
I steal the title of today’s column from Fr Vallone, whose verbal wit surpasses most mortals and occasionally rivals G.K. Chesterton. He off ered also, “We’re spending for failure, not growth.”
He’s right. If you count the three predecessor parishes of Archangel Gabriel Parish as part of our history, then for many years Catholics in our neighborhood have given about 0.4% of household income to AGP. That’s barely a third of the 1.1% that Catholics in the U.S. give to their parishes. It’s not enough to sustain our current operations, never mind fulfi ll our mission.
We’ve already cut nearly $500,000 off the budgets of our predecessor parishes. We could cut more—say, most of the staff and any programming beyond weekend Masses—and then, when our donor pool continues to shrink, we could close more churches and merge parishes again. We know where that leads: We’ve been closing churches, schools, and parishes for thirty years. It was for a while necessary, given demographic changes. But as they say, if we keep doing the same thing and expect a diff erent result, we’re crazy.
Instead, it’s time to reverse the trend. To fulfi ll its purpose, AGP needs $2,900,000 in annual off erings.
That’s a lot more than our current rate of $1,800,000, but it should be within reach: Were we even to reach the average for Catholic giving in the U.S., we’d far exceed our need.
Of course, many Catholic households don’t give, and we rely mainly on the third of Catholic households who are more reliable donors. So to get what we need, I’m asking our regular donors to commit to give 5% of their household income, hoping that AGP can reach an average of 2.5% among households that give regularly.
Of course, I don’t know your household budgets. Some of you have very special needs. I can’t tell you what to do, but I can ask you prayerfully to consider pledging 5% of your annual household income. If you can’t reach 5%, you could still pledge a lesser amount, and enroll in online giving (www.
ArchangelGabrielParish.org/give). And if you’re already at 5% and want to give more, I won’t refuse it!
You’ll hear more about this next week from other parish representatives, and you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions at any of three parish assemblies:
(1) October 23 at 5:15 p.m. at St. Malachy;
(2) October 24 at 8:45 a.m. at Holy Trinity;
(3) October 24 at 12:15 p.m. at St. Mary.
Let us together steward God’s gifts and mysteries to make missionary disciples for Christ and his Church.
NOW HIRING!
Archangel Gabriel Parish seeks to hire a Communications Coordinator.
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to [email protected] Learn more: archangelgabrielparish.org/jobs SAVE THE DATE FOR PARISH ASSEMBLIES
Saturday, October 23 | 5:15 PM Saint Malachy Church Sunday, October 24 | 8:45 AM
Holy Trinity Church
Sunday, October 24 | 12:15 PM
Saint Mary, Help of Christians Church
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PROCESSIONAL HYMN — O GOD OF EARTH AND ALTAR PROCESSIONAL HYMN — O GOD OF EARTH AND ALTAR
T W EN T Y- EIG H TH S U N D AY IN OR DI N A RY T IM E T W EN T Y- EIG H TH S U N D AY IN OR DI N A RY T IM E
FIRST READING — WISDOM 7:7-11 FIRST READING — WISDOM 7:7-11
I prayed, and prudence was given me; I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. I preferred her to scepter and throne, and deemed riches nothing in comparison with her, nor did I liken any priceless gem to her; because all gold, in view of her, is a litt le sand, and before her, silver is to be accounted mire. Beyond health and comeliness I loved her, and I chose to have her rather than the light, because the splendor of her never yields to sleep. Yet all good things together came to me in her company and countless riches at her hands.
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON ENTRANCE ANTIPHON
Lord, if you were to take into account our iniquities, who would withstand the test? But forgiveness
abides in you, God of Israel.
T W EN T Y- EIG H TH S U N D AY IN OR DI N A RY T IM E T W EN T Y- EIG H TH S U N D AY IN OR DI N A RY T IM E
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SECOND READING — HEBREWS 4:12-13 SECOND READING — HEBREWS 4:12-13
Brothers and sisters: Indeed, the word of God is living and eff ective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern refl ec- tions and thoughts of the heart. No creature is concealed from him, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.
GOSPEL — MARK 10:17-30 GOSPEL — MARK 10:17-30
As Jesus was sett ing out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus answered him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: You shall not kill; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; you shall not defraud; honor your father and your mother." He replied and said to him, "Teacher, all of these I have observed from my youth."
Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, "You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me." At that statement his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions.
Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!" The disciples were amazed at his words. So Jesus again said to them in reply, "Chil- dren, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." They were exceedingly astonished and said among themselves, "Then who can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said,
"For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God." Peter began to say to him, "We have given up everything and followed you." Jesus said, "Amen, I say to you,
there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the gospel who will not receive a hundred times more now in this present age: houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and eternal life in the age to come."
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Verse: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM — PSALM 90 RESPONSORIAL PSALM — PSALM 90
ARCHANGEL GABRIEL PARISH PRAYER ARCHANGEL GABRIEL PARISH PRAYER
O blessed Archangel Gabriel, you announced our salvation to the Virgin Mary. Pray for us that we may be courageous and compassionate, strong and faithful followers of her Son, Jesus.
By your intercession, obtain for us the unification of our parish, and the fruitfulness of our mission to make disciples. Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints, through Christ, our Lord.
PRINT MUSIC LICENSE
One License AGP License Number: 700868-A Invoice Number: 275339 License Type: Annual License G
T W EN T Y- EIG H TH S U N D AY IN OR DI N A RY T IM E T W EN T Y- EIG H TH S U N D AY IN OR DI N A RY T IM E
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OFFERTORY HYMN — I SING THE MIGHTY POWER OF GOD OFFERTORY HYMN — I SING THE MIGHTY POWER OF GOD
Annual Appalachian Winter Coat and Clothing Drive October 15 - October 31
Please leave winter coats, clothing, hats, gloves, blankets and toys in front of the right most door of the three-car garage at the Parish Ministry Center on the Holy Trinity Campus. No items will be accepted prior to October 15. Please do not leave furniture, electronics, or any other items not listed above as these cannot be accepted.
All donated items will be delivered and distributed directly to our Appalachian neighbors who struggle to meet the basic needs of daily life. Your participation in this project provides warmth and comfort at a time when these families are most vulnerable. For more info, please call Barb Angelo at 412-953-4949.
COMMUNION ANTIPHON COMMUNION ANTIPHON
Remove from me all scorn and contempt, for I have kept your commandments; for your law
is the object of my meditations.
T W EN T Y- EIG H TH S U N D AY IN OR DI N A RY T IM E T W EN T Y- EIG H TH S U N D AY IN OR DI N A RY T IM E
COMMUNION HYMN — I RECEIVE THE LIVING GOD COMMUNION HYMN — I RECEIVE THE LIVING GOD
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M A SS ES T H IS W EEK M A SS ES T H IS W EEK
HTC = Holy Trinity Church SMC = St. Malachy Church SMHCC = St. Mary, Help of Christians Church We are now accepting Mass intentions for 2022.
You can select up to two Masses, one Sunday/
Vigil Mass and one weekday Mass. The stipend is $10 per Mass. To check the availability and to schedule a Mass intention, please call the Parish Offi ce at 412-787-2140 x100 or go to
www.archangelgabrielparish.org/eucharist SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
4:00 PM - SMC - Fr. Codori 5:00 PM - HTC - Fr. Poecking 6:00 PM - SMHCC - Fr. Morris SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 8:00 AM - SMC - Fr. Codori 10:00 AM - HTC - Fr. Poecking 10:00 AM - SMC - Fr. Ryan 11:00 AM - SMHCC - Fr. Morris 12:30 PM - HTC - Fr. Poecking 7:00 PM - HTC - Fr. Morris MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 9:30 AM - SMHCC - Fr. Poecking 6:30 PM - HTC - Fr. Tibezuka TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 9:30 AM - SMHCC - Fr. Morris 6:30 PM - HTC - Fr. Codori WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 9:30 AM - SMHCC - Fr. Codori 6:30 PM - HTC - Fr. Morris THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 8:30 AM - SMC - Fr. Poecking 6:30 PM - HTC - Fr. Esposito FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 8:30 AM - SMC - Fr. Tibezuka 6:30 PM - HTC - Fr. Codori SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 8:30 AM - SMC - Fr. Tibezuka 4:00 PM - SMC - Fr. Morris 5:00 PM - HTC - Fr. Codori 6:00 PM - SMHCC - Fr. Ryan SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 8:00 AM - SMC - Fr. Morris 10:00 AM - HTC - Fr. Codori 10:00 AM - SMC - Fr. Morris 11:00 AM - SMHCC - Fr. Poecking 12:30 PM - HTC - Fr. Ryan
7:00 PM - HTC - Fr. Poecking
Steve, Mary, Jack, and Charlene Rusnak by Rusnak and Fenio family Mary Ann Becker by Kathie Szczur
Agnes and Albert Gerger by John and Betty McDermott TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Frank C. Preininger by mom
Settimio and Maria Puppo by son, Dominic Puppo, and family Rhonda Joslin by Tom and Candy Wygonik
Joseph and Mildred Amity by Ron and Tee Amity People of the Parish
Antionette Spanard by sister
OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OF ST. JOHN XXIII Frank C. Preininger by mom
James Patrick and Mona Marie McAndrews by son, Joe McAndrews Patricia Welsh by Holleran family
Dolores McGuire by Manion family Patricia Seals by Patrick and Julia Danaher Mary Bellotti by Janet Puppo
OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OF ST. CALLISTUS I John B. Kuzel by Joan Kuzel
Paul Miklos by Claudia Van
MEMORIAL OF ST. TERESA OF JESUS Mary Spezialetti by Jack and Judy Carney John P. Harris by family
OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OF ST. MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE Wendyl Collins by John
Giovannina DeChellis by V. and S. DeChellis Karen Pollack by Kenneth Pollack and family
Tony & Honey Crivelli and James Morris by family TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME John and Vera Augustine by Darlene Augustine Betty Matyaz by Elaine and Bill Smitsky
Evaline A. Pitassi by Peggy and Rosemary Paul Kovallo by family
John Katshir, Jr. by sister, Anna, and family People of the Parish
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TH E WE EK AH EAD TH E WE EK AH EAD
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11
Robinson Farmers Market | 3:00 - 7:00 PM Holy Trinity Parking Lot
BINGO | 7:00 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM) Weirauch Hall (Saint Malachy)
Bible Study | 6:30 PM
Gathering Space (behind St. Mary, Help of Christians) RCIA | 7:00 PM
Pastoral Ministry Center - Community Room
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12
Alpha | 6:30 PM Saint Malachy Gym
NEW PARISH ONLINE CALENDAR!
Now you can fi nd everything that is happening at Archangel
Gabriel Parish by visiting our website and clicking the
“Calendar” butt on at the top left of the screen or by visiting:
www.archangelgabrielparish.org/upcoming To request the use of a meeting
room or facility space for a ministry-related meeting or events follow the link on the
calendar webpage or go to:
www.archangelgabrielparish.org/submit
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14
Tai Chi Class | 10:00 AM Saint Malachy Gym
Saint Vincent de Paul Society | 7:00 PM Weirauch Hall (Saint Malachy)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10
Family Catechesis - Luke Section | 8:30 AM Archangel Gabriel School
Family Catechesis - John Section | 11:05 AM Archangel Gabriel School
Baptism Prep | 1:00 PM
Gathering Space (behind St. Mary, Help of Christians) Life Teen | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
St. Malachy Gym
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13
Bereavement Support | 6:30 PM
Pastoral Ministry Center - Community Room Service of Love| 6:00 PM
Weirauch Hall (Saint Malachy)
TAI CHI CLASSES
Tai Chi classes have reconvened on Thursday mornings at 10 AM, in the Saint Malachy gym. Please use the outer doors up the stairs outside the gym to enter and exit instead of the glass doors. Classes will be held from October 7 to December 16, with a break for Thanksgiving. Call Deacon Tim at 412-787-1472 for more information.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
Life Teen | 6:30 - 8:30 PM St. Malachy Gym
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16
Public Rosary for America | 12:00 PM Holy Trinity Rectory - Front Lawn
Catholic Men's Fellowship Octoberfest | 5:00 PM
Weirauch Hall
IN TE RCE SS ION IN TE RCE SS ION
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OUR SICK AND SUFFERING
Please pray for:
Wis 7:7-11 / Ps 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 / Heb 4:12-13 / Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 Rom 1:1-7 / Ps 98:1bcde, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 / Lk 11:29-32
Rom 1:16-25 / Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 / Lk 11:37-41 Rom 2:1-11 / Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9 / Lk 11:42-46
Rom 3:21-30 / Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab / Lk 11:47-54 Rom 4:1-8 / Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11 / Lk 12:1-7
Rom 4:13, 16-18 / Ps 105:6-7, 8-9, 42-43 / Lk 12:8-12
Is 53:10-11 / Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 / Heb 4:14-16 / Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 SUNDAY:
MONDAY:
TUESDAY:
WEDNESDAY:
THURSDAY:
FRIDAY:
SATURDAY:
NEXT SUNDAY:
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 10
Joanie Patrick Alex Joan Amon June Andrews Charles Bastyr Dorothy Bastyr Rita Battaglini John Bednar Dolly Blumling Ann Borden Theresa Boros Elizabeth Bridge Mary Kay Buranosky Janet Cain
Betty Campalong Charles Campbell Kathy Campbell Bill Casrelli Earl Cetto Bob Chamberlin Adam Conner Ryan Costa Bev Cummins Alice Curtolo Anthony Davis Jack Davis Madeline Deluca Anya DeFeo Rene Dewine Gil Dieteman Amy DiMichele Ken Dorman Joanne Dressler
Leonarda Dudash Karen Duran Maryann Fenio Don Fern Helena Ferro Lynn Frketic Katie Gasior John Gallagher Bonnie Gallagher Anna Garofalo Dolly Gerwell Cynthia Gilchrist Georgiana Guerra Bruce Gutt Lizzie Guzman Raymond Hacker Brenna Halbedl Joseph Hamerski Daniel Herbst Elizabeth Jakiel Victoria M. Jeff rey Louise Jones Melissa Jones Sean Jones Alberta Kale Laura Kammermeier Ann Kane
Susie Kanuch Stella Karg Wasil Karlobski Bonnie Kempton Arlene Kikel Lydia King
Joseph Knouse Gloria Krall Kevin Kramer Penny Kramer Lorraine Kriger Helen Krummert Judy Kugel Family Katherine Kulik Kevin Kutzavitch Sandra Kutzavitch Renee Lach Hayden Lamb Bob Langmann Msgr. Lamonde John Leaman Lori Leaman Jennifer LePore Sam Lewis Patricia Leyda Irene List Harold Lynn Larry Markowski Anna Mariana Silvana Mariani Jeannie Marino Judy Maritz Nicola Marshall Patricia Martin Louise Marushak Mary Mazzocco Mariyanna McCarthy Michele McClean Matthew McClean
Martha Meyers Patricia Misklow Diane Moorhead Jean Moran Shelly Morgan Johnny Mucha Colleen Murphy Veall Patrick Murphy Eddie Nagel Betty Ann Navickas Tim Nolan
Hildie Obusek Mali Olivani Jude Ostrowski Cindy Panik Patty Pappaterra Cynthia Papst Emil Parent, Sr.
Amy Pesce Shirley Pieto Barbara Placek Margaret Porter Gerard Powers Shannon Preininger Marie Pristas Aaron Prosperini Helen Prostko Alice Rhoades Anna Ritter
Benjamin Rogowski Ron Rogowski William Rogowski Evelyn Schiefer
Sam Scotti
Mary Anne Scrabis Jessica Sellman David Shankin Joanna Simmons Carol Sinatra Frank Sinatra Kenny Skepanski III Dan Skantar Fran Smith Marianne Jessica Soliz Anna Spezialetti Richard Stefanos Barb Stemmler Shirley Stephenson Robert Strehlau Blake Suehr Ann Sullivan Ron Thoma Arabella S. Vattimo Ann Vavrek Elizabeth Vein Stephen Warren Mary “Mia” Walsh Enzo Watson Janet Wiggins Stephen Wilczak Emily Wooten Ron Woshner Sophia Yakubik Mark Zadrozny Patricia Zerishnek
Lisa Aburaad Brian Breland James Breslin Josh Bruchwajski Justin Buckley David DiSanto William Duff y
Travis Dunham Stephen W. Dukes Mark Finnegan Edward Glance Jason Glance Benjamin Goehring Lewis Hess
Richard B. Ingold, Jr Spencer Lindsay Christopher McDermott James McGregor Benjamin Macek Jacob Mammay Matthew Marshall
Steven Marshall Jeremiah Murphy Kevin Murphy Michael Murphy Nick Obusek Douglas Peer Nicholas Rymniak
Christian Smith Tyler Smith C.J. Stangl Chris Straw Wayne Stuebner James Van Dyk Stephen Vasko
Jeff rey Vittorio Ryan W. Wanek Chris Wasek Eric Wasek Jack Wasek Joseph Wasek Ill Matthew Zivic OUR SERVICEMEN AND SERVICEWOMEN
You can fi nd the obituaries at www.archangelgabrielparish.org/obituaries OUR DECEASED
Stephen Handlow and Michael Vinci, Jr.
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RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY - ARCHANGEL GABRIEL PARISH
PUBLIC ROSARY FOR AMERICA
The Public Rosary for America will be taking place on Saturday October, 16th at 12:00 PM – on the lawn between the Holy Trinity Rectory and Rt. 60. This Rosary is in reparation of our sins, the conversion of America from its moral decay and to honor God publicly. In the last few years there have been over 21,000 Rosary Rallies held across the country.
CHOICES PREGNANCY SERVICES VIRTUAL BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
Baby Bott le Campaign will occur October 3rd – 24th. All funds go to support Choices Pregnancy Services in their support of women with troubled pregnancy and their abstinence programs taught at high schools. 79% of abortion-minded/abortion vulnerable women who receive services at Choices choose life after seeing an ultrasound image, seeing their baby’s heartbeat and talking with a counselor who helps them consider the support and alternatives available to them. Choices off ers free services at clinics in Coraopolis and Beaver Valley, and also serves women in numerous locations including Planned Parenthood with two state-of-the-art mobile clinics operating in Pitt sburgh and Beaver County. Please support this life affi rming organization by going to pages.fundeasy.com/5360426. Last year, $2800 was collected from our generous parishioners through this eff ort.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Respect Life thanks those that prayed at the 40 Days for Life Vigil on September 25th, in front of Planned Parenthood or from home for the end of abortion. The vigil continues daily from 7am – 7pm, through October 31st. You do not need to be scheduled to go. These 40 Days are set aside for prayer, fasting, peaceful vigil and community outreach.
PENNSYLVANIA MARCH FOR LIFE
On September 27th, Father Joe and 5 parishioners from Archangel Gabriel att ended the PA March for Life on a bus that left from St. Thomas Moore. Over 40 people were on the bus including 3 beautiful special needs young people. The pro-life politicians and inspiring speakers at the event seemed awed at the crowd size as they said they had never seen one that large at the state capital before.
Our goal was to encourage our legislators to protect babies in the womb as other states like TX and Mississippi are doing. We don’t want Pennsylvania to become an "abortion destination." Additionally, the speakers said they hoped our presence would send a message to the PA Supreme Court that Pennsylvanians DON'T want court-ordered taxpayer funding of abortions through state Medicaid. Thanks to all that came to Harrisburg or dedicated some prayers for this cause from home.
CHOICES NIGHT FOR LIFE BENEFIT BANQUET
Please join us at the Choices Pregnancy Services "Choices Night for Life Benefi t Banquet" on Thursday evening, November 4th, doors open at 6:15 PM. This annual banquet is their major fundraiser for the year. The speaker this year is singer/songwriter Mark Schultz , who will present his story and the story of Choices through song. Hyatt Regency Pitt sburgh International Airport 1111 Airport Blvd., Pitt sburgh, PA. Dinner is complimentary. An opportunity to make a fi nancial gift will be extended.
Please register by October 29th at htt p://www.choicesnightforlife.org and select "Archangel Gabriel
(Sharon)" as your host OR contact Sharon Graham at [email protected] or 773-972-6657.
Edge
Through the Mass, the grace of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection are made present to us. This week at EDGE, our middle schoolers got a closer look at that mystery with a church tour and a time for prayer in front of the crucifi x.
Life Teen
Last week at Life Teen we talked about why God allows suff ering and how He heals us when we suff er. We had a chance to adore Christ and ask Him for healing. This week, we’ll fi nish our series on the controversial Christ by talking about his promise of the Kingdom of God and what that means for us.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Patrick Neve (Coordinator of Youth Ministry)
(Our teens in Adoration)
FA ITH F O R M ATI O N FA ITH F O R M ATI O N
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Catechesis Update
Steve Swank (Director of Faith Formation)
Our fi rst in-person Family Catechesis sessions for the Matt hew and Mark sections took place on September 26 and it was great to be back together in-person! To begin each session, the families gathered in the cafeteria where we prayed together. After prayer, the children went upstairs with their catechists to their classrooms while the parents stayed in the cafeteria for a presentation on the mystery of the Trinity and small group discussion. At the end of the sessions, the children rejoined us for closing prayer. So many of the catechists told me how wonderful it was to be with their students again, and I enjoyed working with the parents. Thank you to everyone who helped Fam Cat get off to a great start!
(Middle schoolers participated in a church tour)
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RCIA MINISTRY
Patty Sampogna (RCIA Ministry Leader)
We have entered into the period of catechesis for our RCIA Candidates and are beginning with a focus on the sacraments of the Catholic Church. In additional to catechesis, each Monday evening session also includes a time of prayer for our Candidates to learn about diff erent types of Catholic prayer and to deepen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Concurrent with our RCIA catechesis we have two adult Confi rmation Candidates completing their own sacramental preparation. Any adult Catholics who have received their other sacraments but are seeking Confi rmation are welcome to reach out to me at any time.
Please pray for our RCIA Candidates: John Allan, Bruce Thompson and Susan Wuenstel.
Please pray for our adult Confi rmation Candidates: Mike Lewicki and Abby McHugh.
Interested in becoming Catholic?
Contact Patt y Sampogna at [email protected] AFTER-MASS SOCIAL MINISTRY
Natasha Sutt
My name is Natasha Sutt and I am the new lead for the After- Mass Social Ministry. My family and I are relatively new to Archangel Gabriel Parish, having become offi cial parishioners last September. Originally from New York City, I came to Pitt sburgh to study at Carnegie Mellon, went on to study law at Duquesne University, and never left. I currently run my own law practice and my husband, three children, and I currently live on the Pitt sburgh/Ingram border.
The After-Mass Social Ministry is extremely important to me as I believe unifi cation of our parish is crucial to its success and longevity. Although social events are by no means a reason to come to Mass, it can’t be denied that if people who need connection come to our parish and leave feeling lonely, they will not come back. Parish involvement is also important for the next generation to see that we want them to belong to the Church in the future. The best way to ensure that our children stay in the Church is to SHOW them that it is important to us.
This ministry is one way to do that. If you are willing, I need
your help! If you’re able to volunteer 2 hours of your time each
month to help people feel connected to our parish, please email
me at [email protected].
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PA R IS H N EW S PA R IS H N EW S
Join us this Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the St. Malachy Church Hall from 6-8 PM to make fl eece tie blankets that will be donated to patients at local health care providers in our community. Some of those health care providers are AHN Cancer Center in Robinson, ARA Dialysis, DaVita dialysis, Caring Heights, The Willows and Rosewood of the Ohio Valley. Please bring 1 ½ yards of two fl eece fabrics that go together (3 yards total) or a “No Sew” blanket kit size 48x60 inches that can be purchased at local craft type stores. Bring your fl eece and a SHARP pair of fabric scissors and we can show you the rest.
If you would like to help but do not want to come to the meeting, you can knit or crochet a lapghan at your home. Any questions about blankets, lapghans, chemo caps, or donating fl eece or yarn please contact Pat Kulak at 412-262-1162 or [email protected] or Patt y Beasock at 412-331-0685. We are look- ing forward to seeing you and serving our community.
SERVICE OF LOVE - FLEECE BLANKETS AND MORE
Service of Love Blanket Making Meeting Dates Wednesdays from 6-8 PM
Weirauch Hall (Saint Malachy Campus) October 13, 2021
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Thank you, PTG for putting together a fun Back to School Picnic for all of our families. Games, food, and fellowship were to perfect combination for a terrific event. We were able to welcome new families
SSeevveen ntth h G Grraad dee SSeerrvviiccee P Prroojjeecctt Each grade is required to complete a service project throughout the school year at AGS. Our Seventh grade is working with the community center in Coraopolis at their community garden.
This garden is maintained by the community and the produce grown is given out to those who need it. Today our students cleared out the garden using the remains as compost getting the ground ready for new provisions in the next season. The students learned what joy they can experience by blessing others. Thank you Coraopolis Community Center for allowing us to become a part of your community!
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Thank you, PTG for putting together a fun Back to School Picnic for all of our families. Games, food, and fellowship were to perfect combination for a terrific event. We were able to welcome new families
the ground ready for new provisions in the next season. The students learned what joy they can experience by
Thank you, PTG for putting together a fun Back to School Picnic for all
what joy they can experience by
Thank you, PTG for putting together a fun Back to School Picnic for all
blessing others. Thank you Coraopolis
of our families. Games, food, and fellowship were to perfect
blessing others. Thank you Coraopolis
of our families. Games, food, and fellowship were to perfect
Community Center for allowing us to
combination for a terrific event. We were able to welcome new families
Community Center for allowing us to
combination for a terrific event. We were able to welcome new families
Each grade is required to complete a service project throughout the school year at AGS. Our Seventh grade is working with the community center in Coraopolis at their community garden.
This garden is maintained by the community and the produce grown is given out to those who need it. Today our students cleared out the garden using the remains as compost getting given out to those who need it. Today our students cleared out the garden using the remains as compost getting
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Be ei in ng g a a G Go oo od d F Fr ri ie en nd d i in n K Ki in nd de er rg ga ar rt te en n
Much of what we teach at AGS is to model Christ-like
behavior, which includes showing kindness and thinking of
others. In the social/emotional skills lesson, our
Kindergarten class learned the importance of being a good
friend. While this is extremely important no matter your
age, it is especially important in Kindergarten. They learn
that we are each special, and we have to be kind and
accept each other. Our five and six year old’s are now in
class with students which they will most likely be with until
High School and beyond, therefore it is extremely
important to remember these skills. Students were asked
to create an anchor chart that they may refer to
throughout the year which includes: sharing, saying nice
things to one another, taking turns, being patient, listen,
and just smile. They each even created their own Forky
(from Toy Story) as he represents a good friend.
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Fr. David Poecking, Pastor [email protected] 412-787-2140 x104
Fr. Alan Morris, Senior Parochial Vicar [email protected]
412-787-2140 x109 Fr. Samuel Esposito, Senior Parochial Vicar
[email protected] 412-787-2140 x111 Deacon Tim Killmeyer [email protected] 412-787-2140 x113
Fr. Joe Codori, Parochial Vicar [email protected]
412-787-2140 x110
Clergy Team
Operations Team
Dr. Vincent E. Rone, Director of Music [email protected] 412-787-2140 x118
Patrick Neve, Coordinator of Youth Ministry [email protected]
412-787-2140 x102 Carol Pfeuff er, Administrative Assistant
cpfeuff [email protected] 412-787-2140 x122
Engagement Team
Music Team
Priests in Residence
Rachel Hampsey, Farmers Market Manager [email protected] 412-787-2140
Fr. Lou Vallone
Saint Mary, Help of Christians Fr. Yohana Shija Masalu Holy Trinity
Fr. Adrian Tibezuka Holy Trinity
Fr. Constantine Magdula Mlelwa, O.S.A.
Holy Trinity
Mark Zadrozny, Maintenance Supervisor [email protected] 412-787-2140
Ken Zern, Director of Operations [email protected] 412-787-2140 x107
Wayne Summers, Maintenance Supervisor [email protected] 412-787-2140
Jim Schweinberg, Safe Environment Coordinator [email protected] 412-787-2140 x114
Jeanine Wilson, Preschool and Nursery [email protected] 412-771-4545
Jan Lipa, Occasional Assistance [email protected] 412-787-2140 x101
Sandy Santillo, Bookkeeper, pro tem [email protected] 412-787-2140 x120
Steven Swank, Director of Faith Formation [email protected]
412-787-2140 x106 Jacob Williamson, Director of Engagement
[email protected] 412-787-2140 x119
C LE RG Y A N D S TA FF C LE RG Y A N D S TA FF
Fr. Regis Ryan
Saint Mary, Help of Christians
SA C R A M EN TS A N D S TE W A R D SHIP SA C R A M EN TS A N D S TE W A R D SHIP
3. GIVE VIA MAIL
Please make checks payable to Archangel Gabriel Parish and send to:
Archangel Gabriel Parish 5718 Steubenville Pike Mckees Rocks, PA 15136
1. GIVE ONLINE
Giving online is a convenient and secure way to support the work of the parish. See archangelgabrielparish.org/onlinegiving for details.
2. TEXT TO GIVE
Text a dollar amount to 412-775-2460.
FOUR WAYS TO GIVE
4. GIVE VIA DROP OFF
Place checks in the drop box at our administrative offi ce (located at Holy Trinity Church) or the other church buildings.
Couples desiring a sacramental marriage should contact the parish offi ce at least six months before the date of the wedding. In order to set a date for the wedding, all couples must fi rst meet with a priest. Call 412-787-2140 to schedule.
Baptisms occur on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Call 412-787-2140 to schedule.
Home visits are available for those who are seriously ill or upon whom death is imminent.
Call 412-787-2140 to arrange a visit.
MARRIAGE
ANOINTING OF THE SICK SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
PARISH SHARE PROGRAM (PSP) 2021 Assessment
Total Collected Balance Due
BAPTISM
SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND REPORTING CHILD ABUSE
24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313 Diocese of Pittsburgh Victim Assistance: 1-888-808-1235 Call 911 immediately if a child is in imminent danger of abuse
More information about Safe Environment at our parish can be found at www.archangelgabrielparish.org/safeenvironment
Monday through Friday from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM at Holy Trinity Church.
Saturday from 11 AM to 12 PM in Weirauch Hall of Saint Malachy Church.
Sunday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Saint Mary, Help of Christians Church.
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TABERNACLE LAMPS & FLOWERS SAINT MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS Agnes Yordana by loving family SAINT MALACHY
Rusnak family by Rusnak and Fenio families ARCHANGEL GABRIEL PARISH
9/26 WEEKEND OFFERTORY TOTALS Regular Off ertory
Special Collections Parish Share Program
15,801.75 166.00 1,393.00
$ $
$
$ $
$
272,175.00 190,763.84
81,411.16
SEPTEMBER FAITH DIRECT (ONLINE GIVING) TOTALS Regular Off ertory
Special Collections Parish Share Program
31,244.16 1,074.00 8,926.33
$ $
$
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