The Parish Bulletin

June 3, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:33:00 +0000

MOST HOLY TRINITY
     In the armed forces commissioned officers derives their authority directly from a sovereign power. They have command authority because of the commission that they have received. By virtue of their commission they exercise both responsibility for and control of those under their command. "Commission" can refer both to the granting of duties as well as the actual execution of those duties (although we often only think of the latter in a negative way as in the "commission" of a crime).
     The Gospel for this weekend comes from the very end of St. Matthew's Gospel. It is often described as the "Great Commission." After his resurrection, Jesus gathers his disciples on a mountain in Galilee. He gives them a commission. They are to go out and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to observe all that he has commanded. That is the word that Jesus uses in this passage from Matthew: to teach what he has commanded. Like a commissioned officer in the armed forces, the commission of a follower of Jesus is derived from a sovereign power, except that in this case, it is the ultimate sovereign power-the Son of God.
     The Gospel command is not limited to eleven fishermen standing on a Galilean hillside. The Gospels remains in force today. The commission applies to us as well. And since this commission is given in the context of Matthew's Gospel, it is important to recall that part of what Jesus commanded was the care of our brothers and sisters. Matthew's Gospel contains the story that reminds us that the Son of Man is seen in the hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the stranger, the ill, and the imprisoned. And it is he who commands us to be attentive to them. A commissioned officer is ultimately responsible to the commander-in-chief. In our case, that means that we are ultimately responsible to Christ.
                                                           ©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc

DID YOU KNOW…? MEANING AND THE HOMILY   
     The homily is one way of understanding the Scripture passages of the day. But it is only one way. There are probably as many ways to reflect on the meaning of the day's Scripture as there are preachers. Usually you can tell after a sentence or two whether the homilist has worked really hard to prepare the homily. His task is to study the history and background of the readings and then try to connect that to the needs of the assembly. If you were to see the many homily resources that are available, the variety would become very obvious. Is what the preacher says his opinion? Certainly. Perhaps more importantly is the fact that each and every one of us are supposed to listen to the word and then ask the question, "What do these readings say to me? What would I talk about if I were giving the homily?" Perhaps the greatest task at any Mass is listening. How well am I listening? Do I listen only to judge the effectiveness of the preacher, or do I ask how God's word is trying to move my heart?  

CATHOLICISM VIDEO SERIES
      Do you want to deepen your grasp of the Christian message and your appreciation of how the Church reaches out through time and across nations and cultures? Join us this summer for Catholicism: Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith, a ten-part video series that presents the foundations of the Catholic faith in a visually arresting style. The series was filmed in more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries and is hosted by Fr. Robert Barron.
     We will meet on Wednesday mornings from 9:15 to 10:45 in the Pastoral Center from June 6 to August 15 (no meeting on July 4). Each session will begin with some refreshments and social time after morning Mass, followed by an episode from the series and about half an hour to share your reactions and thoughts if you wish.
     There is no need to commit to the whole series! Although watching all of the episodes is ideal, you can benefit from any of them. Come when you can. There is no fee or registration, although donations will be accepted to cover costs. Questions? Contact Andy Bechman at: andybechman@saintscholastica.com.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
     Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website.
Help Needed!
· Our Catholic Youth Ministry is in need of adult chaperones and drivers for the middle-school Camp Helping Hand from July 11-13. Please contact Jamie Dillon.
· Nancy Heil urgently requests donations of new or used sheets (any size) and pillowcases. Backpacks and duffel bags are also needed. These items may be placed in the marked bins in the church vestibule.
· Nancy also urgently requests donations of: peanut butter (especially) and jelly and canned fruit. Other items that are still needed include: fruit cups, pudding cups, breakfast bars, crackers with cheese or peanut butter, and chicken or tuna that do not need refrigeration. The food will go to people living in the streets of Pittsburgh. Nancy always and especially requests prayers for the people whom she and her coworkers serve.
Focus On . . . Music Ministry
Music Ministers are adults and teens who enhance the quality of prayer and worship at our liturgies by leading the assembly in song and by encouraging full participation. Opportunities include: cantor, the 9 a.m. Contemporary Choir, the 11 a.m. SATB Choir, and instrumentalists. If you are interested in music ministry, please contact Sr. Pat Baker at 412-781-0186, ext. 17 or by e-mail: music@saintscholastica.com.

HAITI COMMITTEE MEETING
     The Haiti Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 6th at 7:30 pm in the Pastoral Center. All are welcome!

SOUNDS LIKE A MINER'S CHRISTMAS SONG
     On the 25th of May in 1936, an assistant priest at St. Scholastica was named "vicar econome," or administrator, of the parish. This able man remained until 1941 and sponsored the formation of the Aquinas Guild. He would later become the first pastor of St. Maurice Parish, the first auxiliary bishop of Pittsburgh, and the first bishop (and later archbishop) of Miami. Do you know his name?
     You can find out in our parish history! Published in 2008, it is now available at a special summer sale price of $5. Copies are available from the parish office. We urge you to take some summer reading time to get acquainted with our forebears at St. Scholastica.

OUTDOOR MEN'S RETREAT
     The Catholic Men's Fellowship of Pittsburgh and The King's Men of Philadelphia are sponsoring a retreat for men called "Into the Wild" at Raccoon Creek State Park from June 14 – 17, 2012. This experiential weekend features fishing, orienteering, outdoor cooking, archery, and faith presented in a masculine modality. No experience is necessary and space is limited. "Into the Wild" is excellent for single or married men as well as fathers and sons. More information is available at www.intothewildweekend.com or call Damian Wargo at 215-906-8878 or Jim Zern at 412-818-3226. A 15% discount is being given with the mention of this bulletin announcement. Financial aid is also available based on need.

CDTCA NEWS
     · CDTCA's 7th and 8th graders participated in the English Festival at Duquesne University with 450 other students. We are proud to announce that CDTCA had three winners at the festival: Ariana Burns for her writing portfolio and Katie Kiszka and Veronica Manning for their Art Portfolio. Congratulations to them and their teacher, Mrs. Sue Wood.
     · CDTCA had five students travel to Penn State for the State Finals of the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science. Matthew Pilewski, Veronica Manning and Laurel Hettinger were awarded 1st place. Katie Kiszka and Hannah Pignoli were awarded 2nd place. Congratulations to them and to their teacher, Mrs. Christine Salvi.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: JUNE 3, 2012
Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20
Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7/Mk 12:1-12
Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18/Mk 12:13-17
Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12/Mk 12:18-27
Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15/Mk 12:28-34
Friday: 2 Tm 3:10-17/Mk 12:35-37
Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8/Mk 12:38-44
Next Sunday: Ex 24:3-8/Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

PATRON OF THE WEEK
     St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Tri-State Orthopaedics for continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see their ad on the back page.

HELP US TO KEEP TRACK OF OUR FLOCK!
     If you are a parishioner, or know a parishioner who is in the hospital, has recently moved to a nursing home, or who is newly shut-in at home and needs pastoral care, please contact the parish to tell us about the person's new location and how we can help. You can call or email the parish office, or fill out an online form here on our website. Please help us keep up to date, as we cannot provide pastoral care for our people if we do not know they are in one of these situations!

RUMMAGE SALE
     Huge indoor rummage sale June 15th and 16th at Aquinas Academy, 2308 West Hardies Rd. Gibsonia. Doors open to all at 8am. High quality yet low prices!

MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday, Vigil of the Most Holy Trinity, June 2
   5:00 pm Marion Borosa (Scanlon Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Most Holy Trinity, June 3
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   9:00 am Manley Family (Welsh Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am George Peter Simons (Patricia G. Snyder)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Monday, weekday, June 4
   8:30 am Florence & Ed Fairley (Kathleen Piper)

Tuesday, St. Boniface, bishop & martyr, June 5
   8:30 am Birthday, Joan Grace Farina (Jean Marie & Anthony Farina)

Wednesday, weekday, June 6
   8:30 am Lucille Domzal (Domzal Family)

Thursday, weekday, June 7
   8:30 am Living & Deceased Members of the Ziegler Families (Family)

Friday, weekday, June 8
   8:30 am Birthday, Robert Conflenti (Evelyn Conflenti)

Saturday, weekday, June 9
   9:00 am Stanley Marsico (Tish Marsico)

Saturday, Vigil of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ, June 9
   5:00 pm Ronald Alvino (Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ, June 10
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am William M. Henderson (Wife & Family)
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   11:00 am Anniv., George & Catherine Paulick (Paulick Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th 9:00 a.m.; W, F 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M, T, W, F 7:30 a.m.
St. John Cantius, Sharpsburg: Th 7:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, , M.Th., M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com
Coordinator of the Protection of Children

Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF
Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

May 27, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:45:00 +0000

PENTECOST SUNDAY
     When you speak to men and women who have served in the armed forces, one of the things that they often value about their service is the camaraderie that they shared. Those who have been in combat talk about the trust they place in fellow members of their unit, and how important it is to them that they know that someone has always got their back. When that trust breaks down, when another soldier doesn't think that he or she can count on someone else, the ability of the unit to get the job done is at risk. Commanding officers recognize the importance of unit cohesion, as they call it, and part of regular training is to develop and maintain that spirit among those who serve. That spirit, that sense of camaraderie, is always something that many members of the service say they miss when they return to civilian life.
     On Pentecost we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples, and upon us! This Spirit of God fills us at our baptism, is confirmed in us at our confirmation, and is nourished and renewed every time we receive the body and blood of Christ in the Eucharist. This Spirit energizes us for our work in the world of spreading the good news of Christ. As Jesus tells us in today's Gospel, we will testify because we have been given the Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father.
     The gift of the Holy Spirit is what develops our "unit cohesion" as the body of Christ in this world. The Spirit unites us with Christians everywhere in one communion of love, so that we can complete our mission of bringing others to Christ. That task is so important and so demanding that we cannot do it alone. The Spirit binds us together in a community of faith so that we can be strong in this work. In the Spirit, we can do it!
                                                                   ©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc

PARISH PICNIC THIS SUNDAY
     Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2012, 2:30-4:00 pm, Squaw Valley Park, the Parish Picnic and Appalachia Fun Run in one event! Food,bingo, games, 3-on-3 basketball. The Fun Run to support CYM's Annual Appalachia Mission Trip, starts at 12:30 pm and food will be served at 2:00 pm. Parishioners, please bring side dishes in disposable containers. See you there!

HAITI COMMITTEE MEETING
     The Haiti Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 6th at 7:30 pm in the Pastoral Center. All are welcome!

CATHOLICISM VIDEO SERIES
     Do you want to deepen your grasp of the Christian message and your appreciation of how the Church reaches out through time and across nations and cultures? Join us this summer for Catholicism: Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith, a ten-part video series that presents the foundations of the Catholic faith in a visually arresting style. The series was filmed in more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries and is hosted by Fr. Robert Barron.
     We will meet on Wednesday mornings from 9:15 to 10:45 in the Pastoral Center from June 6 to August 15 (no meeting on July 4). Each session will begin with some refreshments and social time after morning Mass, followed by an episode from the series and about half an hour to share your reactions and thoughts if you wish.
     There is no need to commit to the whole series! Although watching all of the episodes is ideal, you can benefit from any of them. Come when you can. There is no fee or registration, although donations will be accepted to cover costs. Questions? Contact Andy Bechman at: andybechman@saintscholastica.com.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY THANKS
     Children's Liturgy of the Word at the 9 am mass has concluded for the season. Thanks to the many children who got closer to God's word by participating, the families who sent them, and our liturgists: Chrissy Albert, Andy Bechman, Jennifer Beggs, Jamie Dillon, Natalie Gillespie, Sue Goodwin, Allison Nedrow, Jennifer Perkins, and Melissa Scheffler. Interested in volunteering? Contact Natalie Gillespie at childrensliturgy@saintscholastica.com. We will resume in September.

STEWARDSHIP
     Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
· Our Catholic Youth Ministry is in need of adult chaperones and drivers for the middle-school Camp Helping Hand from July 11-13. Please contact Jamie Dillon.
· Nancy Heil urgently requests donations of new or used sheets (any size) and pillowcases. Backpacks and duffel bags are also needed. These items may be placed in the marked bins in the church vestibule.
· Nancy also urgently requests donations of: peanut butter (especially) and jelly and canned fruit. Other items that are still needed include: fruit cups, pudding cups, breakfast bars, crackers with cheese or peanut butter, and chicken or tuna that do not need refrigeration. The food will go to people living in the streets of Pittsburgh. Nancy always and especially requests prayers for the people whom she and her coworkers serve.
Focus On . . . the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
"Would you like to express your faith in a tangible manner?" asks Guy Tumolo. "There are times when a fellow human being needs some support to deal with financial problems. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is there to help emotionally and financially." Men and women of the Society provide assistance (food, clothing, etc.) to people in need. They also visit parishioners at home, hospitals, and nursing homes. Funds are raised through the voluntary contributions of the faithful to the "poor boxes" located at the doors of the church. To learn more or join, contact Carol Paulick at: stvincentdepaul@saintscholastica.com.

SOUNDS LIKE A MINER'S CHRISTMAS SONG
     On the 25th of May in 1936, an assistant priest at St. Scholastica was named "vicar econome," or administrator, of the parish. This able man remained until 1941 and sponsored the formation of the Aquinas Guild. He would later become the first pastor of St. Maurice Parish, the first auxiliary bishop of Pittsburgh, and the first bishop (and later archbishop) of Miami. Do you know his name?
     You can find out in our parish history! Published in 2008, it is now available at a special summer sale price of $5. Copies are available from the parish office. We urge you to take some summer reading time to get acquainted with our forebears at St. Scholastica.

OUTDOOR MEN'S RETREAT
The Catholic Men's Fellowship of Pittsburgh and The King's Men of Philadelphia are sponsoring a retreat for men called "Into the Wild" at Raccoon Creek State Park from June 14-17, 2012. This experiential weekend features fishing, orienteering, outdoor cooking, archery, and faith presented in a masculine modality. No experience is necessary and space is limited. "Into the Wild" is excellent for single or married men as well as fathers and sons. More information is available at www.intothewildweekend.com or call Damian Wargo at 215-906-8878 or Jim Zern at 412-818-3226. A 15% discount is being given with the mention of this bulletin announcement. Financial aid is also available based on need.

CDTCA NEWS
· Congratulations to the class of 2012 of Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy. Graduation will be held for our 19 graduates on Tuesday evening, May 29th at a special 7:00 pm Liturgy. Following the Liturgy, there will be a reception for the graduates in the Pastoral Center.
· The last day of classes for the year for all students will be Friday, June 1st.
· Registration for next year is now in process. Think of giving your children the best gift you can ever give them...the gift of a Catholic Education. Please call the school office for information. Financial aid is available.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: MAY 27TH
Sunday:   Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/ Rom 8:22-27/ Jn       7:37-39
                 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/ Ez 37:1-14/ Jl 3:1-5/ Rom 8:22-27/ Jn 7:37-39
                 Day: Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/ Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15
Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9/Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday:1 Pt 1:10-16/Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday:1 Pt 1:18-25/Mk 10:32-45
Thursday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Lk 1:39-56
Friday:1 Pt 4:7-13/Mk 11:11-26
Saturday:Jude 17, 20b-25/Mk 11:27-33
Next Sunday:Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20

PATRON OF THE WEEK
     St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Tri-State Orthopaedics for continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see their ad on the back page.

HELP US TO KEEP TRACK OF OUR FLOCK!
     If you are a parishioner, or know a parishioner who is in the hospital, has recently moved to a nursing home, or who is newly shut-in at home and needs pastoral care, please contact the parish to tell us about the person's new location and how we can help. You can call or email the parish office, or fill out an online form on our website here. Please help us keep up to date, as we cannot provide pastoral care for our people if we do not know they are in one of these situations!

RUMMAGE SALE
Huge indoor rummage sale June 15th and 16th at Aquinas Academy, 2308 West Hardies Rd., Gibsonia. Doors open to all at 8 am. High quality yet low prices!

MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday, Vigil of Pentecost, May 26
   5:00 pm John Gregorczyk (Carol & Vince Alvino)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Sunday, Pentecost, May 27
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am Delfina Marsico (Mr. & Mrs. Sal Patitucci)
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   11:00 am Donald Parker (Karen Staley)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, weekday, May 28
   9:00 am Daniel S. Gombos (Dan & Theresa Gombos)

Tuesday, weekday, May 29
   8:30 am Msgr. Donald Kraus (St. Scholastica Parish)
   7:00 pm Graduation for Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy

Wednesday, weekday, May 30
   8:30 am Barbara Zuccaro (James & Lillian Ranii)

Thursday, weekday, May 31
   8:30 am Robert Charles Styslinger (Jane & Joe Curlee)

Friday, St. Justin, martyr, June 1
   8:30 am Frank Donnelly (Family)

Saturday, weekday, June 2
   9:00 am COMMUNION SERVICE

Saturday, Vigil of the Most Holy Trinity, June 2
   5:00 pm Marion Borosa (Scanlon Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Most Holy Trinity, June 3
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   9:00 am Manley Family (Welsh Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am George Peter Simons (Patricia G. Snyder)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th 9:00 a.m.; W, F 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M, T, W, F 7:30 a.m.
St. John Cantius, Sharpsburg: Th 7:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th., M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF
Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

May 20, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:07:00 +0000

7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
   All of us have friends. Some are mere acquaintances, people whom we casually know through work or the neighborhood, with whom we get along and can have fun at the company picnic or local block party. Then there is that closer circle of friends: people we may invite to a party, or folks with whom we golf or get together with for some other activity. Finally, there are our closest friends, the two or three individuals in whom we confide almost everything about our lives. If you are on Facebook, you may have a hundred of the first kind. Some of those you may barely know because they are really friends of friends. On the other hand, your closest friends may not be friends on your Facebook account at all.
   In the Gospel today, Jesus prays for his disciples at the Last Supper. He had just washed their feet and had finished speaking to them about the fellowship that was theirs through the gift of the Holy Spirit. He spoke about his disciples not as servants, but as his friends. And now he prays for them. In his prayer, Jesus asks his Father in heaven to protect his followers, to guard them and to keep them safe. Jesus prays that they may be united as one, just as the Father and he are one. At the Last Supper, this prayer of Jesus is a moment of deep and abiding intimacy with his disciples, bringing them to the Father in prayer.
   The prayer of Jesus for his friends raises the issue of our own experience of friendship. In what ways do we value the friendship and intimacy of those who are close to us? God has placed these individuals in our lives and has given us the opportunity to enjoy some deep relationships. This might be the time to give thanks to God for friendship, and to pray for those who are our friends.
                                                      ©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEK
The proceeds of this collection will go to four causes: the Catholic Relief Services, the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, the Church in Latin America and the Church in Africa. Your donations will assist immigration services and resettlement, support seminaries and pastoral centers and fund evangelization programs, youth ministry and support our brothers and sisters in Africa who struggle with AIDS and extreme poverty and rapid population growth. Thank you for your generosity.

SAVE THE DATE
Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2012! NEW TIME-12:30-4:00 pm, Squaw Valley Park, the Parish Picnic and Appalachia Fun Run in one event! Food, bingo, games, 3-on-3 basketball. The Fun Run to support CYM's Annual Appalachia Mission Trip, starts at 12:30 pm and food will be served at 2:00 pm. Parishioners, please bring side dishes in disposable containers. See you there!

GENESIS
Many thanks to all the parishioners who were so generous with the Genesis Collection. You gave a total of $701.00. The money will be a great help in promoting support and programs for young pregnant women.

RESPECT LIFE
There will be a Respect Life meeting on Tuesday evening, May 22nd at 7:30 pm in the Pastoral Center. We will be discussing the Ministry of Praise, Conscience Rights, Fall Programs and a Blood Drive. All are welcome to attend.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
This is the last weekend this spring for the Children's Liturgy of the Word at the 9 am Mass. We will resume the Children's Liturgy in the fall.

FOCUS ON. . . RCIA
Through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, St. Scholastica Parish welcomes adults and older children into the Catholic Church. The RCIA is intended for people who have never been baptized, for Christians who have been baptized in another denomination but would like to become Catholics, and for baptized Catholics who were not raised in the faith and have not yet received the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Let us know if you are interested in joining the Church or in helping others to enter. Contact Andy Bechman at (412) 781-0186, ext. 18, or by email: rcia@saintscholastica.com.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
· The success of our Religious Education Program relies heavily on our volunteer catechists and small group leaders. For the upcoming academic year we hope to assign a teaching "pair" to every grade level. If you would be interested or would like more information please join our Director of Religious Education, Jamie Dillon and our Program Manager, Gina Musser, in the Ministry Center on Monday, May 21st from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. We will explain our program and answer any questions that you may have. We welcome young adults, adults and seniors!
· We are looking for a pickup truck to haul tables from the gym to Squaw Valley Park before and after the parish picnic on Sunday, May 27. We have volunteers that will load the vehicle. The truck will be needed at around 10:30 am and again at around 4:00 pm for the return trip. Please contact Boo Benckart at boobenckart@saintscholastica.comif you can help.
· Our Catholic Youth Ministry is in need of adult chaperones and drivers for the middle-school Camp Helping Hand from July 11-13. Please contact Jamie Dillon.
· Nancy Heil urgently requests donations of new or used sheets (any size) and pillowcases. Backpacks and duffel bags are also needed. These items may be placed in the marked bins in the church vestibule.
· Nancy also urgently requests donations of: peanut butter (especially) and jelly and canned fruit. Other items that are still needed include: fruit cups, pudding cups, breakfast bars, crackers with cheese or peanut butter, and chicken or tuna that do not need refrigeration. The food will go to people living in the streets of Pittsburgh. Nancy always and especially requests prayers for the people whom she and her coworkers serve.
· We are also seeking donations of rice this weekend. Your contributions will go to the food pantry of East End Cooperative Ministries in East Liberty. Please leave donations in the marked basket in the back of the church.

HELP SAVE LIVES
   Help save a life and give back to your organization in the process! Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at St. Scholastica on Friday, May 25, 2012. Through ultrasound we evaluate the carotid arteries for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke. Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package by adding your name to the sign-up sheet provided. By signing up for this life-saving event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $139 or more, but St. Scholastica will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends the Life Line Screening event.
   The Stroke Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up on the sheet provided by St. Scholastica. Join in the fight against vascular disease!

PARISH DIRECTORY
If you would not like your address and/or telephone number included in this year's directory, please notify the Parish Office at 412-781-0186 ext. 10 by Friday, May 25th.

CATHOLICISM VIDEO SERIES
   Do you want to deepen your grasp of the Christian message and your appreciation of how the Church reaches out through time and across nations and cultures? Join us this summer for Catholicism: Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith, a ten-part video series that presents the foundations of the Catholic faith in a visually arresting style. It was filmed in more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries and is hosted by Fr. Robert Barron.
   We will meet on Wednesday mornings from 9:15 to 10:45 in the Pastoral Center from June 6 to August 15 (no meeting on July 4). Each session will begin with some refreshments and social time after morning Mass, followed by an episode from the series and about half an hour to share your reactions and thoughts if you wish.
   There is no need to commit to the whole series! Although watching all of the episodes is ideal, you can benefit from any of them. Come when you can. There is no fee or registration, although donations will be accepted to cover costs. Questions? Contact Andy Bechman at: andybechman@saintscholastica.com.

REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Eugene Kaczynski (father of Nancy Pollock), Elijah Straw (son of Tom and Jen Straw brother of Rowan) & Dr. Howard Mitchell Sr. (father of Bryant and Wendy Mitchell).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: MAY 20TH
Sunday: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26/1 Jn 4:11-16/Jn 17:11b-19
Monday: Acts 19:1-8/Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27/Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38/Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Jn 17:20-26
Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/Jn 21:15-19
Saturday: Morning: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Jn 21:20-25
Next Sunday:Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39
Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Ez 37:1-14/Jl 3:1-5/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39
Day: Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

PATRON OF THE WEEK
St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Tudi Mechanical Systems for continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see their ad on the back page.

MARIAN SERVICE
May is the traditional month to honor Mary, the Mother of Jesus. We invite you to come to a service in honor of Mary this Monday evening, May 21st at 7:30 pm. This service will be evening prayer with psalms, readings, hymns and a short reflection. Please join us and bring a friend.

Q&A CORNER
Q. Does chewing gum break the fast before Communion?
A. If you look in canon law or in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, there is no mention of chewing gum. I guess it does not rate the attention of the universal church! The church requires us to fast for one hour before we receive the Eucharist. Basically, we are to refrain from food and drink, not including water or medicine. There are also exceptions for people who are ill. Overall, the fast is intended for us to prepare ourselves to receive the Eucharist and, in some small way, to hunger literally as well as spiritually for what we are about to receive.
   Chewing gum, while not really food, does at least break the spirit of the fast. Besides that, it is a distraction and rude. What do you do with the gum when it is time to receive Communion? People have actually come to the altar chewing away, oblivious to what they were doing or who they were receiving. At best, it is distracting and irreverent. At worst, it adds a barrier to giving our best to receiving God's best.
                                                                  © 2010 Liturgical Publications

MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday, Vigil of the 7th Sunday of Easter, May 19
   5:00 pm Harriet Lynch (Jim & Karyn Lynch)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, 7th Sunday of Easter, May 20
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Theresa Marsico (Tish Marsico)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Paul Wessell (Mr. & Mrs. Regis E. Wessell)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, Easter Weekday, May 21
   8:30 am Frank X. Larkin (Mary H. Larkin)

Tuesday, Easter Weekday, May 22
   8:30 am Lillian Allison (Dr. Paul & Sally Ineich)

Wednesday, Easter Weekday, May 23
   8:30 am Charles Lang (Family)

Thursday, Easter Weekday, May 24
   8:30 am Margaret Weis (Jim & Susie Ryan)

Friday, Easter Weekday, May 25
   8:30 am William Ladley (Marjorie Ladley)

Saturday, St. Philip Neri, priest, May 26
   9:00 am Louis Certo (Family)

Saturday, Vigil of Pentecost, May 26
   5:00 pm John Gregorczyk (Carol & Vince Alvino)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Sunday, Pentecost, May 27
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am Delfina Marsico (Mr. & Mrs. Sal Patitucci)
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   11:00 am Donald Parker (Karen Staley)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th 9:00 a.m.; W, F 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M, T, W, F 7:30 a.m.
St. John Cantius, Sharpsburg: Th 7:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th., M.Ed………............…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF
Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson………………………….………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

May 13, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:51:00 +0000

6th SUNDAY OF EASTER
   Over the years, some of our secular celebrations have taken on immense importance. Mother's Day is one of those. Card makers and florists reap a huge benefit because of this day. Many restaurants offer special meal opportunities. Even some Major League Baseball teams conduct special promotions tied to the day. And many children go to church with their mothers to thank God and to pray with and for them. It is a day of celebration for many, honoring the women who brought them into the world.
   It just happens that today's Gospel is absolutely perfect for today's secular feast. Like Jesus, what mother would not say to her children, "Love one another as I love you"? Jesus' words to his disciples were spoken at the Last Supper as they gathered around the table after he washed their feet--an example of humble service that he gave to all his followers. His words were a lasting legacy to his disciples, expressing his desire for how they should treat one another. A mother could easily ask the same of her own children.
   Mothers know how their children can act. Sometimes they are perfect angels. At other times is seems like they are ready to tear a brother or sister to bits. In managing a household, a mother will often work to get cooperation from her children by encouraging them to care for one another. Jesus asks the same of those who follow him. We are not always ready to love one another. Sometimes we treat other people in the worst of ways. But like a mother, Jesus keeps calling us back to care for our brothers and sisters, to treat them with respect, to recognize that we all have one common Father who is the God who created us. On Mother's Day, so many children put aside differences to get along "for mom." Jesus expects us to love one another all the time.
                                              ©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEK
The proceeds of this collection will go to four causes: the Catholic Relief Services, the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, the Church in Latin America and the Church in Africa. Your donations will assist immigration services and resettlement, support seminaries and pastoral centers and fund evangelization programs, youth ministry and support our brothers and sisters in Africa who struggle with AIDS and extreme poverty and rapid population growth. Thank you for your generosity.

ALTAR FLOWERS
This weekend's altar flowers are placed in honor of Charles & Martha Flynn and Dan & Helen Gallagher by the Gallagher Family.

SAVE THE DATE
Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2012! NEW TIME--12:30-4:00pm, Squaw Valley Park, the Parish Picnic and Appalachia Fun Run in one event! Food, bingo, games, 3-on-3 basketball. The Fun Run to support CYM's Annual Appalachia Mission Trip, starts at 12:30 pm and food will be served at 2:00 pm. Parishioners, please bring side dishes in disposable containers. See you there!

GENESIS OF PITTSBURGH
"Tag Day" Collection – to be held May 12th and 13th. Genesis is a nonprofit social service agency dedicated to providing assistance to young girls and women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Thank you for your support.

GIFT CERTIFICATES
We will be selling gift certificates after all Masses this Sunday, May 13th. A wide variety will be available including Giant Eagle, Community and Whole Foods. Cash or checks (payable to CDTCA) will be accepted. Thank you for your continued support.

HEKIMA PLACE
There is a benefit concert for Hekima Place that is being performed by Anne Martindale Williams, the principal cellist of the Pittsburgh Symphony, on Saturday, May 19th at 7:30 pm at the Aspinwall Presbyterian Church, 229 Center Avenue. Tickets are $75 per person. Please support this wonderful effort!

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others.
Help Needed!
· The success of our Religious Education Program relies heavily on our volunteer catechists and small group leaders. For the upcoming academic year we hope to assign a teaching "pair" to every grade level. If you would be interested or would like more information please join our Director of Religious Education, Jamie Dillon and our Program Manager, Gina Musser, in the Ministry Center on Monday, May 21st from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. We will explain our program and answer any questions that you may have. We welcome young adults, adults and seniors! Please note that the time for this meeting has changed since last week's bulletin.
· We are looking for a pickup truck to haul tables from the gym to Squaw Valley Park before and after the parish picnic on Sunday, May 27. We have volunteers who will load the vehicle. The truck will be needed at around 10:30 am and again at around 4:00 pm for the return trip. Please contact Boo Benckart at boobenckart@saintscholastica.com if you can help.
· Our Catholic Youth Ministry is in need of adult chaperones and drivers for the middle-school Camp Helping Handfrom July 11-13. Please contact Jamie Dillon at jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com.
· Nancy Heil urgently requests donations of new or used sheets (any size) and pillowcases. Backpacks and duffel bags are also needed. These items may be placed in the marked bins in the church vestibule.
· Nancy also urgently requests donations of: peanut butter (especially) and jelly and canned fruit. Other items that are still needed include: fruit cups, pudding cups, breakfast bars, crackers with cheese or peanut butter, and chicken or tuna that do not need refrigeration. The food will go to people living in the streets of Pittsburgh. Nancy always and especially requests prayers for the people whom she and her coworkers serve.
· We are also seeking donations of rice on the weekend of May 19 & 20. Your contributions will go to the food pantry of East End Cooperative Ministries in East Liberty. Please leave donations in the marked basket in the back of the church.

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Is holding its annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Fox Chapel Golf Club. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Kelly DiNatale at 412-779-5328 or CDTCAgolf@gmail.com.

HELP SAVE LIVES
   Help save a life and give back to your organization in the process! Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at St. Scholastica on Friday, May 25, 2012. Through ultrasound we evaluate the carotid arteries for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke. Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package by adding your name to the sign-up sheet provided.
   By signing up for this life-saving event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $139 or more, but St. Scholastica will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends the Life Line Screening event. The Stroke Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up on the sheet provided by St. Scholastica. Join in the fight against vascular disease!

SPREAD THE WORD
We encourage leaders of our parish ministries and organizations to use the Stewardship Corner feature in the bulletin to communicate with parishioners. Using the Corner allows you to reach parishioners through the print bulletin, the online bulletin, the Stewardship Corner webpage, and even the message screen in the back of the church. If your group needs assistance with a project or would like to recruit members, send a request for the Help Needed feature. If you want people to know about the good things your group is doing, send an item for Good News! And if you would like to add a personal touch to the group descriptions that we publish under the Focus on . . . feature, send quotations from your members about how their work with your group enriches their lives and the lives of others. Any of these items can be sent to Andy Bechman at stewardship@saintscholastica.com. So use the Corner, and help your group to thrive!

TAKE TIME FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
   Perhaps this late spring and summer you can take some extra time for spiritual growth. Here are some opportunities available in the Pittsburgh area.
   Martina Spiritual Renewal Center in West View is offering a Novena to the Holy Spirit from May 18-27 at the Motherhouse Chapel of the Sisters of the Holy Spirit. The novena observances begin at 7 pm each evening from May 18-25 and at 4 pm on Saturday, May 26. The format includes Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, a reading and talk (by presiders such as Fr. Joseph Freedy, Fr. Ben Vaghetto, Fr. Thomas Miller, and Bishop Waltersheid), and Benediction. For more information, call 412-931-9766.
   St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat Center is offering a silent retreat from Monday, June 11 to Sunday, June 17, with an opportunity for a directed retreat for up to eight participants. In addition, private retreats of one to several days are available within that time. To register, contact the retreat center at 412-381-7676.
   Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center in Villa Maria, PA, is offering a conference retreat called "Awakening Consciousness: Exploring Traditional Spirituality and Modern Scientific Insights," presented by Jan Novotka from June 24-29. VMESC is also offering a directed retreat from June 17-24. For information, go to www.villaprograms.org or call 724-964-8886.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: MAY 13TH
Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17
Monday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Jn 15:9-17
Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Jn 16:12-15
Thursday: Acts 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20
Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Jn 16:20-23
Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Jn 16:23b-28
Next Sunday:   Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23 or 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20
                                                  ©Liturgical Publications Inc

REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Eugene Kaczynski (father of Nancy Pollock), Elijah Straw (son of Tom and Jen Straw and brother of Rowan) & Dr. Howard Mitchell Sr. (father of Bryant and Wendy Mitchell).

PATRON OF THE WEEK
St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Eye Physicians & Surgeons, Ltd. for continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see their ad on the back page.

AFGHANISTAN'S WOMEN BEAT HUNGER
   Khaire Nesa, a 38-year-old Afghan woman, speaks softly as she pulls up the sleeve of her young daughter. There's a mixture of pride and hopefulness on her face as she points to the baby's arm. The arm is not plump, but it's not bony either. "Now I can buy more food. My children have gained weight."
   Khaire can buy more food for her six children because she joined a women's self-help group supported by Catholic Relief Services. In her remote village, Khaire's group began by raising chickens and selling eggs, but soon took on a larger venture. "There's no bakery in Chaghcharan," says Khaire, so the women's group decided to make one. CRS provided two ovens housed in a domed, mud-wall hut, along with flour, cooking oil, baking powder and raisins. "We used it all up in 10 days," Khaire smiles. After giving out free samples, the bakery quickly got an order to provide 800 pounds of baked goods every week to the local police.
   The $8-a-week profit each woman takes home goes a long way in the impoverished town. "Three years ago we didn't have enough money for the children and house. We used to eat mainly tea and bread," says Khaire. "Now that I'm part of the self-help group, we can eat rice, yogurt, and meat."
    Please support our special collection for Catholic Relief Services on the weekend of May 19-20 to make stories like this possible in nearly 100 countries all around the world!

MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday, Vigil of the 6th Sunday of Easter, May 12
   5:00 pm Parishioners of St. Scholastica)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, 6th Sunday of Easter, May 13
   7:30 am Rosemarie Labriola (Family)
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   9:00 am Celia Mancini (Children)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   11:00 am Rosalia Costa-Clarke (Joseph Clarke)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, St. Matthias, apostle, May 14
   8:30 am Mary Certo (Family)

Tuesday, Easter Weekday, May 15
   8:30 am Mary Teresa Auray (Robert Auray Jr.)

Wednesday, Easter Weekday, May 16
   8:30 am Angela & Antoinette Basilone (Dr. Robert & Annette Pasqual)

Thursday, Ascension of the Lord, May 17
   8:30 am Marion Borosa (Betty Metrovich)
   7:00 pm Regis Obringer (Dr. Ronald D'Altorio)

Friday, Easter Weekday, May 18
   8:30 am Mary Catherine Cavanaugh (James & Vicki Cavanaugh)

Saturday, Easter Weekday, May 19
   9:00 am Birthday, Susan Tamburo (Evelyn Conflenti)

Saturday, Vigil of the 7th Sunday of Easter, May 19
   5:00 pm Harriet Lynch (Jim & Karyn Lynch)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, 7th Sunday of Easter, May 20
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Theresa Marsico (Tish Marsico)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Paul Wessell (Mr. & Mrs. Regis E. Wessell)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th 9:00 a.m.; W, F 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M, T, W, F 7:30 a.m.
St. John Cantius, Sharpsburg: Th 7:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th., M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed.……………………. …....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF
Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

May 6, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:07:00 +0000

5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
   Most of the grape pruning takes place during the winter, after the harvest has been brought in and before the first bud break in the spring. While most of us home gardeners are afraid to cut back the vines to an appropriate degree, skilled pruners have no such hesitation. As vineyards proliferate across the country, we are growing more accustomed to seeing the headless stumps of grape vines standing three or four feet above the ground. As the new shoots sprout out, vine tenders will take to the fields to judiciously cut away excessive growth. As the season continues, they will even pull off individual leaves to ensure that the strength and vigor of the vine goes to producing the best fruit. Everything that has been cut away is gathered up and burned to ensure that insects and disease do not find their way to the healthy plants.
   The description that Jesus offers in today's Gospel is not much different from what happens in vineyards today. In his day, that same thing was happening, and so when he described the connection that exists between the believer and himself, his hearers knew exactly what he meant. While we easily understand that a branch must remain connected to bear fruit, most of us are far removed from the regular practice of viniculture. We don't have the instant comprehension of how necessary it is for the vines to be pruned and cut back. Cutting back is so essential, that without it vines will eventually grow wild and produce almost nothing.
   Lent was the season in which we were to get our spiritual life in order, to prune ourselves a bit by reigning in our desires and not letting things get out of hand. We are now a month after Easter. It might be a good time to reflect back on those Lenten resolutions and see if any of them are still working. Prayer and almsgiving are always in season.
                                                                     ©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc
WELCOME BREAKFAST
Everyone is invited to the Pastoral Center after the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses on Sunday, May 6th to meet our newest parishioners. Coffee, tea, juice and refreshments will be served.

SAVE THE DATE
Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2012! NEW TIME-12:30-4:00pm, Squaw Valley Park, the Parish Picnic and Appalachia Fun Run in one event! Food, bingo, games, 3-on-3 basketball, the Fun Run to support CYM's Annual Appalachia Mission Trip and much more. Parishioners, please bring side dishes in disposable containers. See you there!

YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Ministry is selling handmade (by our youth) birdhouses after all the masses this weekend. All proceeds go towards our Appalachia Mission Trip.

HELP WANTED
The success of our Religious Education Program relies heavily on our volunteer catechists and small group leaders. For the upcoming academic year we hope to assign a teaching "pair" to every grade level. If you would be interested or would like more information, please join our Director of Religious Education, Jamie Dillon, and our Program Manager, Gina Musser, in the Ministry Center on Tuesday, May 22nd from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. We will explain our program and answer any questions that you may have. We welcome young adults, adults and seniors!

GENESIS OF PITTSBURGH
"Tag Day" Collection – to be held May 12th and 13th. Genesis is a nonprofit social service agency dedicated to providing assistance to young girls and women facing an unplanned pregnancy. This annual collection not only provides Genesis with a funding source but also allows us to inform your parishioners of our purpose and familiarize them with our works and services. Thank you for your support.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Register your 5-9 year old now for Transformers: God's Love Changes Everything! Vacation Bible School begins the week of June 11th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Contact Jamie at jamiedillon@comcast.net.

GIFT CERTIFICATES
We will be selling gift certificates after all Masses next weekend, Sunday, May 13th. A wide variety will be available including Giant Eagle, Community and Whole Foods. Cash or checks (payable to CDTCA) will be accepted. Thank you for your continued support.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
   Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
· Our Catholic Youth Ministry is in need of additional adults for the Mission Trip to Appalachia the week of July 24-30. Adults on the trip guide and work alongside our young people as they do home repair projects in Elkview, W. Va. The experience combines work, prayer, song, recreation and camaraderie among adults and youth. Please consider it! In addition, adults are needed to help with Vacation Bible School here at St. Scholastica the week of June 11-15 and to act as chaperones and drivers for the middle-school Camp Helping Hand from July 11-13. Please contact Jamie Dillon at: jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com.
· Nancy Heil and her coworkers urgently request blankets. Please help if you can!
**Please note that Nancy has found a supplier for toilet paper, so that toilet paper donations are not needed for the time being.
· Nancy also requests donations of: fruit cups, pudding cups, breakfast bars, crackers with cheese or peanut butter, chicken or tuna that do not need refrigeration. The food will go to people living in the streets of Pittsburgh. Nancy always and especially requests prayersfor the people whom she and her coworkers serve.
Good News!
We collected twenty jars of peanut butter on the weekend of April 15 for the food pantry at East End Cooperative Ministry in East Liberty. Thanks to all who donated!
Focus On . . . the Respect Life Committee
The Respect Life Committee meets monthly, serving the parish through education, projects and services on issues relating to the sanctity of human life. An annual bus is sponsored to the January March for Life in Washington, D.C. The committee cooperates with the Diocesan Social Awareness Office and is part of a Pro-Life Cluster of local churches. If you would like to join in our work, please contact Mary Catherine Scanlon at: respectlife@saintscholastica.com.

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Is holding its annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Fox Chapel Golf Club. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Kelly DiNatale at 412-779-5328 or CDTCAgolf@gmail.com.

HELP SAVE LIVES
   Help save a life and give back to your organization in the process! Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at St. Scholastica on Friday, May 25, 2012. Through ultrasound we evaluate the carotid arteries for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke. Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package by adding your name to the sign-up sheet provided.
   By signing up for this life-saving event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $139 or more, but St. Scholastica will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends the Life Line Screening event. The Stroke Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up on the sheet provided by St. Scholastica. Join in the fight against vascular disease!

SPREAD THE WORD
We encourage leaders of our parish ministries and organizations to use the Stewardship Corner feature in the bulletin to communicate with parishioners. Using the Corner allows you to reach parishioners through the print bulletin, the online bulletin, the Stewardship Corner webpage, and even the message screen in the back of the church. If your group needs assistance with a project or would like to recruit members, send a request for the Help Needed feature. If you want people to know about the good things your group is doing, send an item for Good News! And if you would like to add a personal touch to the group descriptions that we publish under the Focus on . . . feature, send quotations from your members about how their work with your group enriches their lives and the lives of others. Any of these items can be sent to Andy Bechman at stewardship@saintscholastica.com. So use the Corner, and help your group to thrive!

THE ANSWER MIGHT JUST BUBBLE UP
On the last day of May in 1915, an assistant priest at Holy Rosary in Homewood was appointed as St. Scholastica Parish's third pastor. He would become our longest-serving pastor. Do you know his name? And in which June did the first class graduate from St. Scholastica School? We urge you to take some summer reading time to get acquainted with our forebears at St. Scholastica. Our centennial history book is now available at a discount price of $5. You may purchase a copy in the parish office or order it online at our website, www.saintscholastica.com.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: MAY 6TH
Sunday:   Acts 9:26-31/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8
Monday:   Acts 14:5-18/Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday:   Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday:   Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8
Thursday:   Acts 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11
Friday:   Acts 15:22-31/Jn 15:12-17
Saturday:   Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21
Next Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17

AN EVENING OF REFLECTION
All Saints Ladies of Charity welcome women of the parish to an Evening of Reflection with Fr. Scott Seethaler, OFM, Cap, on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in the All Saints Activity Building, 19 Wilson Street, Etna, at 7:00pm. Fr. Scott will reflect on the Blessed Mother's influence in our lives. Light refreshments will be served. No charge to attend - however, if attending, please RSVP to Amy Streit at 412-784-8722 by May 11, 2012.

AQUINAS GUILD MEETING
The final Aquinas Guild meeting of the year will be held at the Pittsburgh Field Club on Wednesday, May 16th at noon. Chef Stephen Grottenthaler will share his cooking skills with us as he demonstrates the dishes we'll enjoy for lunch. All women of the parish are encouraged and welcome to attend. Cost of the lunch is $25.00. Please RSVP by sending a check for $25.00 made out to the "Aquinas Guild", to Karyn Lynch, 127 Pheasant Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Kindly RSVP by Friday, May 11th. Questions, please call Mary Ellen Maher 412-767-5863.

REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the souls of Robert Styslinger, (son of Ann Styslinger), Pierre Jalbert (uncle of Ronald Jalbert), Sharon Neal (sister of Barbara Michaels) and Eugene E. Pochapsky, (father of Eugene Pochapsky).

PATRON OF THE WEEK
St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Dr. Robert L. DeFazio, D.M.D, for continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see his ad on the back page.

CATECHISTS & SMALL GROUP LEADERS NEEDED
Catechists and small group leaders are needed for the fall. We are hoping to create a situation where the teaching is shared by 2 or 3 catechists per grade level. If you would be interested please contact Jamie at jamiedillon@comcast.net.

MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday, Vigil of the 5th Sunday of Easter, May 5
   5:00 pm Rosanne Donaghue Grogan (Katarincic Family)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Sunday, 5th Sunday of Easter, May 6
   7:30 am Paul L. Balonick Sr. (Balonick Family)
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   9:00 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Hilda Friday Weiss (Welsh Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, Easter Weekday , May 7
   8:30 am Frank Donnelly (Dolores Rueger)

Tuesday, Easter Weekday, May 8
    8:30 am Thomas Tuladzieck (John & Marlene Yasinsky)

Wednesday, Easter Weekday, May 9
    8:30 am Birthday, Kevin Scanlon (Scanlon Family)

Thursday, Easter Weekday, May 10
   8:30 am Anniv., Victor Nicholas (Mary Ann Nicholas)

Friday, Easter Weekday, May 11
   8:30 am COMMUNION SERVICE

Saturday, Easter Weekday, May 12
   9:00 am COMMUNION SERVICE

Saturday, Vigil of the 6th Sunday of Easter, May 12
   5:00 pm Parishioners of St. Scholastica
   Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, 6th Sunday of Easter, May 13
   7:30 am Rosemarie Labriola (Family)
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   9:00 am Celia Mancini (Children)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   11:00 am Rosalia Costa-Clarke (Joseph Clarke)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th 9:00 a.m.; W, F 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M, T, W, F 7:30 a.m.
St. John Cantius, Sharpsburg: Th 7:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th., M.Ed………..............…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….….....Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF
Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

April 29, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:49:00 +0000

4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
   Many working breeds of dogs were developed to exhibit specific traits that were valuable assets for their owners. The powerful hind legs of a Rottweiler gave it strength to pull butcher carts. The thick coat of a Saint Bernard helped it survive in mountain snows. And the herding behavior of an Australian Shepherd made it ideal for ranch work in the western United States. When a suburban household or city dweller acquires one of these types of dogs, they need to be aware of what they're getting. It's not uncommon for that energetic Australian Shepherd to start herding the family's children, along with some quick nips at their legs to make sure the herd stays together, a behavior that is not necessarily welcomed by its recipients.
   Shepherding isn't always an easy, gentle task. In the Gospel, Jesus identifies himself as the Good Shepherd who is ready to lay down his life for his sheep. The shepherd risks his life, because the sheep won't always listen. Sometimes we are not ready to heed the Shepherd's voice. We have other ideas about the path that we should take, and the Shepherd has to call us back in order to protect us and keep us safe.
   On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, we acknowledge that the church is in need of shepherds who will act like the Good Shepherd himself. The human shortcomings of some shepherds and the grievous sins of others should not deter us from encouraging young people to consider a life of service in the church. Every flock needs a shepherd to guide it and to help hold it together. We believe that God calls people to service and gives them the grace to be faithful in it. As we pray that God will increase the number of shepherds for the flock, we must also take concrete steps to invite some in our midst to consider a life of service in the name of Christ.
                                                                 ©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc

HEKIMA PLACE
   This weekend, April 28th & 29th, there will be a second collection for Hekima Place. Hekima Place is a home in Kenya for girls orphaned primarily by HIV/AIDS. The name "Hekima" was chosen for its Kiswahili meaning: "Wisdom." Founded in 2005 by Kate Fletcher, a parishioner of St. Thomas More in the South Hills, Hekima Place is now home to 60 girls. The girls are given a loving, faith-based home with nutritious meals, health care, and very importantly, an education to enable them to succeed on their own once schooling is complete.
   Kate will be speaking at all the Masses and making her appeal for your support. Please make checks payable to "Hekima Place." Thank you for your support that will make all the difference for those 60 girls and young women.

WELCOME BREAKFAST
Everyone is invited to the Pastoral Center after the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses on Sunday, May 6th to meet our newest parishioners. Coffee, tea, juice and refreshments will be served.

SAVE THE DATE
Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2012! NEW TIME: 12:30-4:00 pm, Squaw Valley Park, the Parish Picnic and Appalachia Fun Run in one event! Food, bingo, games, 3-on-3 basketball, the Fun Run to support CYM's Annual Appalachia Mission Trip and much more. Parishioners, please bring side dishes in disposable containers. See you there!

PARISH DIRECTORY
Dear Parishioners, There are still several slots available to have your picture taken for our new pictorial directory on Saturday, May 5th beginning at 10:45 am. To schedule an appointment please call Olan Mills at 1-800-866-2263. See you in the new directory!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
We are now accepting registrations for the fall. Early registrations receive a discount so don't delay!

FAMILY CATECHESIS
We are going to pilot a Family Catechesis Program for Religious Education this fall. This is a family based approach to religious education in which the family would work together but join with other families in our parish on a monthly basis for a meal and faith sharing. This is under the guidance and support of our religious education staff and curriculum. If your family is interested please contact Jamie Dillon jamiedillon@comcast.net.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
   Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
· Our Catholic Youth Ministry is in need of additional adults for the Mission Trip to Appalachia the week of July 24-30. Adults on the trip guide and work alongside our young people as they do home repair projects in Elkview, W. Va. The experience combines work, prayer, song, recreation and camaraderie among adults and youth. Please consider it! In addition, adults are needed to help with Vacation Bible School here at St. Scholastica the week of June 11-15 and to act as chaperones and drivers for the middle-school Camp Helping Hand from July 11-13. Please contact Jamie Dillon (contact info below).
· Nancy Heil and her coworkers urgently request blankets. Please help if you can! Please note that Nancy has found a supplier for toilet paper, so that toilet paper donations are not needed for the time being.
· Nancy also requests donations of: fruit cups, pudding cups, breakfast bars, crackers with cheese or peanut butter, chicken or tuna that do not need refrigeration. The food will go to people living in the streets of Pittsburgh. Nancy always and especially requests prayers for the people whom she and her coworkers serve.
Focus On . . . Ministry of Praise
Parishioners in the Ministry of Praise volunteer to pray at home for Parish needs and parishioner requests. A list is sent to them every two months. If you would like to join this group, or have a prayer request, please contact Mary Catherine Scanlon at: prayerlist@saintscholastica.com.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
   Register your 5-9 year old now for Transformers: God's Love Changes Everything! Vacation Bible School begins the week of June 11th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Contact Jamie at jamiedillon@comcast.net.
   There is a meeting Monday, April 30th for any adult or teen wishing to help with Vacation Bible School. The meeting will be at 7:00 pm in the Ministry Center.

MUM'S NEEDS VOLUNTEER SITTERS
   The MUM's Bible Study Group is in need of parish volunteers to help with the free babysitting provided for small children of group members.
   The Bible Study meets Monday mornings from 9:30am - 11:00am in the Parish Pastoral Center.
   MUM's in in need of help for the following Mondays: April 30th and May 7th. If you are able to help with this ministry for one or more of the above dates please contact Ann Pawlikowski at 412-782-0433.

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Is holding its annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Fox Chapel Golf Club. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Kelly DiNatale at 412-779-5328 or CDTCAgolf@gmail.com.

HELP SAVE LIVES
Help save a life and give back to your organization in the process! Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at St. Scholastica on Friday, May 25, 2012. Through ultrasound we evaluate the carotid arteries for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke. Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package by adding your name to the sign-up sheet provided. By signing up for this life-saving event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $139 or more, but St. Scholastica will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends the Life Line Screening event. The Stroke Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up on the sheet provided by St. Scholastica. Join in the fight against vascular disease!

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
A preparation session for the parents of children who are scheduled to be baptized in the parish will be held this Monday evening, April 30, at 7:30 in the parish office. The session will provide parents an opportunity to reflect upon the meaning of the sacrament and to walk through the ceremony itself. If you plan to attend the session and have not already been in communication with Andy Bechman, please contact him (see the staff contact information in this bulletin). Please make arrangements for the baptism itself with the pastor at least six weeks before your desired date. The next baptism preparation session will be on June 18th.

APPALACHIA
Our next Appalachia meeting is Wednesday, May 2nd at 7:00 pm in the Pastoral Center.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: APRIL 29TH:
Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18
Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:1-10
Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30 or Gn 1:26--2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/Mt 13:54-58
Wednesday: Acts 12:24--13:5a/Jn 12:44-50
Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Jn 14:6-14
Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6
Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14
Next Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8

AN EVENING OF REFLECTION
All Saints Ladies of Charity welcome women of the parish to an Evening of Reflection with Fr. Scott Seethaler, OFM, Cap, on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in the All Saints Activity Building, 19 Wilson Street, Etna, at 7:00pm. Fr. Scott will reflect on the Blessed Mother's influence in our lives. Light refreshments will be served. No charge to attend - however, if attending, please RSVP to Amy Streit at 412-784-8722 by May 11, 2012.

AQUINAS GUILD MEETING
The final Aquinas Guild meeting of the year will be held at the Pittsburgh Field Club on Wednesday, May 16th at noon. Chef Stephen Grottenthaler will share his cooking skills with us as he demonstrates the dishes we'll enjoy for lunch. All women of the parish are encouraged and welcome to attend. Cost of the lunch is $25.00. Please RSVP by sending a check for $25.00 made out to the "Aquinas Guild" to Karyn Lynch, 127 Pheasant Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Kindly RSVP by Friday, May 11th. Questions, please call Mary Ellen Maher 412-767-5863.

REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Lance Snyder.

PATRON OF THE WEEK
St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Dr. Robert DeFazio, D.M.D. for continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see his ad on the back page.

CATECHISTS & SMALL GROUP LEADERS NEEDED
Catechists and small group leaders are needed for the fall. We are hoping to create a situation where the teaching is shared by 2 or 3 catechists per grade level. If you would be interested please contact Jamie at jamiedillon@comcast.net.

MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, Vigil of the 4th Sunday of Easter, April 28
   5:00 pm Tommaso Sbarra (Sbarra Family)
        Presider: Fr. Walt Rydzon

Sunday, 4th Sunday of Easter, April 29
   7:30 am Deceased Members of Veltri/Powers Families (Pat & Sissy)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am Martha F. Flynn (Dan & Eileen Gallagher)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   11:00 am Florence Palminteri (Dennis & Bernadine Bonessa)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   1:00 pm Confirmation Mass
       Presider: Bishop David Zubik

Monday, Easter Weekday, April 30
   8:30 am Helen Gallagher (Dan & Eileen Gallagher)

Tuesday, Easter Weekday, May 1
   8:30 am Paul Schultz (Rita Ponticello)

Wednesday, St. Athanasius, bishop & doctor, May 2
   8:30 am Lillian Allison (Hugo & Carmello Esposito & Family)

Thursday, Sts. Philip & James, apostles, May 3
   8:30 am Franklin C. Snyder (Patricia G. Snyder)

Friday, Easter Weekday, May 4
   8:30 am Anniv., Ann M. Egan

Saturday, Easter Weekday, May 5
   9:00 am Marion Borosa (Tish Marsico)

Saturday, Vigil of the 5th Sunday of Easter, May 5
   5:00 pm Rosanne Donaghue Grogan (Katarincic Family)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Sunday, 5th Sunday of Easter, May 6
   7:30 am Paul L. Balonick Sr. (Balonick Family)
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   9:00 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Hilda Friday Weiss (Welsh Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th 9:00 a.m.; W, F 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M, T, W, F 7:30 a.m.
St. John Cantius, Sharpsburg: Th 7:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th.M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF
Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

April 22, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:20:00 +0000

3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER
   The traditional opening of the fishing season in many places takes place between the end of April and the middle of May. Although the exact day can vary by locale, usually by May 15, everything is fair game with the exception of a few sport fish, which are heavily regulated. Much like hunters who can't wait to go after their favorite game, fishermen anxiously wait for the opportunity to cast their lines into open water. Some look forward to participating in fishing contests to try to win a prize for the largest of a particular species. But most are happy just to catch enough to enjoy some good meals of fresh fish.
   When Jesus appears to his disciples after his resurrection one of the things that he does, according to both Luke and John, is to eat fish in their presence. For the Gospel writers this is a way of indicating that the resurrected body, whatever it may actually be, is also a human body. The risen Lord is no ghost; he is bodily raised from the dead! This truth is at the core of our faith. As Peter states in the first reading today, "God raised him from the dead; of this we are witnesses."
   We are witnesses of that same truth today. The old jokes about fishermen all have exaggeration as a theme. The biggest one always gets away. Fifteen-inch fish are suddenly twenty-five inches, and five pounders end up becoming ten pounds in the telling of the story. As Christians, we have our own story to tell. But it's not a fish story. It is a story about the One who conquered sin and death through his own death and resurrection. Through our baptism we are raised to new life by the Author of life. Like Peter, who was himself a fisherman, we are called to testify to this truth in the world. It's time to go fishing!
                                               ©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc

HEKIMA PLACE
   Next weekend, April 28th and 29th, there will be a second collection for Hekima Place. Hekima Place is a home in Kenya for girls orphaned primarily by HIV/AIDS. The name "Hekima" was chosen for its Kiswahill meaning "Wisdom". Founded in 2005 by Kate Fletcher, a parishioner of St. Thomas More in the South Hills, Hekima Place is now home to 60 girls. The girls are given a loving, faith-based home with nutritious meals, health care, and very importantly, an education to enable them to succeed on their own once schooling is complete.
   Kate will be speaking at all the Masses next weekend and making her appeal for your support. Please make checks payable to "Hekima Place". Thank you for your support that will make all the difference for those 60 girls and young women.

CDTCA FUNDRAISER
Please join us at Applebee's at the Pittsburgh Mills, Tuesday, April 24th, 11:00 am until midnight. When you go to Applebee's at the Pittsburgh Mills on April 24th and present a ticket to your server, 15% of your bill will be credited to our school, Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy. This offer will also be accepted on take-out orders. Tickets are available at the back of church. Thank you for your continued support.

PATRON OF THE WEEK
St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Patsy Welsh Ford of Howard Hanna for continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see her ad on the back page.

COFFEE/DOUGHNUT HOUSE
Please join us for the Coffee/Doughnut House this Sunday, April 22nd after both the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses. Thank you to the Aquinas Guild for being the hostesses this month!

SPECIAL MASS
Saturday, April 28th, the 5:00 pm Mass at St. Scholastica's will be celebrated and signed by Fr. Walt Ryzdon. The Diocesan Deaf Choir will be present. All are welcome. A light supper will be served directly after Mass for parishioners and guests.

SAVE THE DATE
May 27, 2012, from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm at Squaw Valley Park for the combined Appalachia Fun Run and Parish Picnic! Please join us for food, the Fun Run to support CYM's Appalachia Mission Trip, bingo, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and much more.

PARISH DIRECTORY
Dear Parishoners, There are still several slots available to have your picture taken for our new pictorial directory on Saturday, May 5th beginning at 10:45 am. To schedule an appointment please call Olan Mills at 1-800-866-2263. See you in the new directory!

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
· Our Catholic Youth Ministry is in need of additional adults for the Mission Trip to Appalachia the week of July 24-30. Adults on the trip guide and work alongside our young people as they do home repair projects in Elkview, W. Va. The experience combines work, prayer, song, recreation and camaraderie among adults and youths. Please consider it! In addition, adults are needed to help with Vacation Bible School here at St. Scholastica the week of June 11-15 and to act as chaperones and drivers for the middle-school Camp Helping Hand from July 11-13. Please contact Jamie Dillon (contact info below).
· Nancy Heil and her coworkers urgently request blankets. Please help if you can!
· Please note that Nancy has found a supplier for toilet paper, so that toilet paper donations are not needed for the time being.
· Nancy also requests donations of: fruit cups, pudding cups, breakfast bars, crackers with cheese or peanut butter, chicken or tuna that do not need refrigeration. The food will go to people living in the streets of Pittsburgh. Nancy always and especially requests prayers for the people whom she and her coworkers serve.
· Remember that the "Scouting for Food" drive continues through the end of April. CDTCA Cub Scout Pack 78 will be accepting donations of canned products, cereals, paper products and household commodities. See their bulletin notice for contact information.
Focus On . . . Catholic Youth Ministry
The mission of St. Scholastica Catholic Youth Ministry is to help youth develop and maintain a lasting relationship with Christ. Through a variety of programs, events and outreach opportunities, we seek to draw young people into responsible participation in the life, work and mission of the parish community. Adults who would like to support youth ministry are encouraged to contact Jamie Dillon at 412-781-0186, ext. 20 or by e-mail: youthministry@saintscholastica.com.

FIRST COMMUNION COMMUNICANTS:
SATURDAY APRIL 21ST AT 5:00 PM
Callaway Champion, Kelly Powell, Dennis Lamme, Addie Piper, Oliver Cooper Smith, Kevin Johnson, Ava Vita, Gabrielle Kline, Kara Dinatale, Lucas Oria, Gabrielle Uku, Emilia Kartsonas.
SUNDAY APRIL 22ND 9:00AM
Claire Hamilton, Jacob Stahl, Elliott Granes, Kevin Granes, Elizabeth Jenkins.
SUNDAY APRIL 22ND AT 11:00AM
Isabella Geraci, Charlee Altenbaugh, Joshua Poznick, Elizabeth Massaro, Westin Carnevale, Kaylee Uribe, John Terry, Samuel Henry, Marnie McCormick, William Cooper, Tony Depasquale.

MUM'S NEEDS VOLUNTEER SITTERS
The MUM's Bible Study Group is in need of parish volunteers to help with the free babysitting provided for small children of group members.
The Bible Study meets Monday mornings from 9:30 am - 11:00 am in the Parish Pastoral Center.
MUM's is in need of help for the following Mondays: April 23rd, 30th and May 7th. If you are able to help with this ministry for one or more of the above dates please contact Ann Pawlikowski at 412-782-0433.

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Is holding its annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Fox Chapel Golf Club. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Kelly DiNatale at 412-779-5328 or CDTCAgolf@gmail.com.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
There will be a meeting Sunday, April 30th at 7:00 pm in the Ministry Center for those that are interested in helping with Vacation Bible School. Remember to register your 5-9 year old for Vacation Bible School the week of June 11!

HELP SAVE LIVES
Help save a life and give back to your organization in the process! Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at St. Scholastica on Friday, May 25, 2012. Through ultrasound we evaluate the carotid arteries for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke. Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package by adding your name to the sign-up sheet provided. By signing up for this life-saving event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $139 or more, but St. Scholastica will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends the Life Line Screening event. The Stroke Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up on the sheet provided by St. Scholastica. Join in the fight against vascular disease!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 22ND:
Sunday:    Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48
Monday:   Acts 6:8-15/Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday:   Acts 7:51--8:1a/Jn 6:30-35
Wednesday:   1 Pt 5:5b-14/Mk 16:15-20
Thursday:   Acts 8:26-40/Jn 6:44-51
Friday:   Acts 9:1-20/Jn 6:52-59
Saturday:   Acts 9:31-42/Jn 6:60-69
Next Sunday:   Acts 4:8-12/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18

WELCOME COFFEE
Please join your fellow parishioners for some coffee and conversation after the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses this Sunday, April 22nd. Spring is a time of renewal. So stop by the Pastoral Center after Mass to renew old friendships and to welcome new parishioners to our parish family. We hope to see you there!

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
A preparation session for the parents of children who are scheduled to be baptized in the parish will be held on Monday evening, April 30, at 7:30 in the parish office. The session will provide parents an opportunity to reflect upon the meaning of the sacrament and to walk through the ceremony itself. If you plan to attend the session and have not already been in communication with Andy Bechman, please contact him (see the staff contact information in this bulletin). Please make arrangements for the baptism itself with the pastor at least six weeks before your desired date.

RCIA UPDATE
   At the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, Luke Chilson, who is ten years old, professed his faith, was baptized and confirmed by Fr. Ken, and received Holy Communion for the first time. Congratulations to Luke on his entrance into the Church, and congratulations to his family as well.
   Luke is now considered a "neophyte" or "newly planted" member of our community. His journey to the sacraments of initiation has ended, but those sacraments open up a new journey, that of Christian life. Please welcome Luke if you see him (his picture will be on the message screen for the next couple of weeks) and pray for Luke and for all those who are helping him along his way: his family; Jamie Dillon, who has supervised his catechesis; his sponsor, Andrew Bechman; and our whole community.

AQUINAS GUILD MEETING
The final Aquinas Guild meeting of the year will be held at the Pittsburgh Field Club on Wednesday, May 16th at noon. Chef Stephen Grottenthaler will share his cooking skills with us as he demonstrates the dishes we'll enjoy for lunch. All women of the parish are encouraged and welcome to attend. Cost of the lunch is $25.00. Please RSVP by sending a check for $25.00 made out to the "Aquinas Guild", to Karyn Lynch, 127 Pheasant Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Kindly RSVP by Friday, May 11th. Questions, please call Mary Ellen Maher 412-767-5863.

MASS INTENTIONS:

Saturday, Vigil of the 3rd Sunday of Easter, April 21
   5:00 pm Anniv., Joan Grace Farina (Jean Marie & Anthony Farina)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, 3rd Sunday of Easter, April 22
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Rocco Napoli (Rocklynn &Ed DeMarco)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Linda Koch (Mary & Jim Grenen)
     Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, Easter Weekday , April 23
   8:30 am Myron Kaminski (Jean & Bill Eckert)

Tuesday, Easter Weekday, April 24
   8:30 am Roy Childs (Fleming Family)

Wednesday, St. Mark, Evangelist, April 25
   8:30 am James N. Edmonds Sr., father of Dr. James Edmonds (Dr. & Mrs. George Wehrle)

Thursday, Easter Weekday, April 26
   8:30 am Marion Borosa (Eckert Family)

Friday, Easter Weekday, April 27
   8:30 am Noonan Family (Marjorie Ladley)

Saturday, Easter Weekday, April 28
   9:00 am Helen Minshull (Tish Marsico)

Saturday, Vigil of the 4th Sunday of Easter, April 28
   5:00 pm Tommaso Sbarra (Sbarra Family)
       Presider: Fr. Walt Rydzon

Sunday, 4th Sunday of Easter, April 29
   7:30 am Deceased Members of Veltri/Powers Families (Pat & Sissy)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am Martha F. Flynn (Dan & Eileen Gallagher)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   11:00 am Florence Palminteri (Dennis & Bernadine Bonessa)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   1:00 pm Confirmation Mass
       Presider: Bishop David Zubik

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th 9:00 a.m.; W, F 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M, T, W, F 7:30 a.m.
St. John Cantius, Sharpsburg: Th 7:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, Pastor, M.Th.M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF

Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

April 15, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:54:00 +0000

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
   We know what to expect when we crack an egg. The clear egg white and sunny yolk run out when the egg is opened ready to be cooked for a morning breakfast. Maybe you already had eggs today before you came to church, or are planning to have them as part of a Sunday brunch. Fried, scrambled, poached, or made into an omelet, eggs are a breakfast staple in this country. Easter eggs, those wonderfully colored foods in baskets at this time of year are hardboiled.
   When I was growing up, my mother would make hardboiled eggs to slice on a salad, or use for egg salad sandwiches. At ninety-four, she still makes the best deviled eggs in the family. But I remember as a child that every once in a while, Mom would get the fresh eggs and the hardboiled ones mixed up in the refrigerator. Some mornings Dad would grab a couple of eggs to fix for breakfast, and the first one he would try to crack open would be hardboiled. The mystery of an egg is that even though we know what to expect inside, we can't always tell what is in there. Fresh and hardboiled look exactly the same.
    In today's Gospel, the apostles made it clear to Thomas that they had seen the Lord now that he had risen from the tomb. But Thomas wasn't so sure. He wanted to really check things out. A bit like opening an egg, Thomas had to find out for himself if the Jesus who had come back to life was more than the appearance of some ghost. He wanted to probe the nail marks and put his hand in the wound in Jesus' side. When he finally did get the opportunity his response was, "My Lord and my God."
   Whether fresh or hardboiled we know what we'll find inside an egg. And like Thomas, we know what we'll find with Christ.
©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc

BOY SCOUT ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
The month of April marks the Boy Scout's annual "Scouting for Food" drive. Over 130,000 people throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Area will benefit from this drive - many of them children. This year CDTCA Cub Scout Pack 78 will be accepting donations before and after all masses starting April 15th. Please be generous by bringing canned products, cereals, paper products and household commodities to mass. The Scouts will be on hand to collect donations on April 15th. Boxes for collection will be available after mass for the remaining masses in April. Donations will be distributed to local food pantries. If you have questions, please contact Tim Ruff at timothyruff@hotmail.com.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
   Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
· Nancy Heil urgently requests donations of: fruit cups, pudding cups, breakfast bars, crackers with cheese or peanut butter, chicken or tuna that do not need refrigeration. Donations of blankets are also needed. The donations will go to people living in the streets of Pittsburgh.
· Nancy especially requests prayers for the people whom she and her coworkers serve. She reports that the lines of people waiting for food and clothing are getting longer and including more and more young people. Nancy explains that as the weather gets warmer, some families "put out" children they cannot afford to support. Please pray for these families and young people!
· Please leave donations of peanut butter this weekend in the marked basket in the back of the church. They will go to the food pantry of East End Cooperative Ministries in East Liberty.
Focus On . . . The Welcome Committee
Our purpose is to reach out to new parish members and encourage them to take an active role in the parish. Welcome receptions for new parishioners are held throughout the year. The Committee also corresponds with and provides information about St. Scholastica Parish to the new parishioners. If you are interested in our work, please contact Mary Scanlon at: welcome@saintscholastica.com.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
A preparation session for the parents of children who are scheduled to be baptized in the parish will be held on Monday evening, April 30, at 7:30 in the parish office. The session will provide parents an opportunity to reflect upon the meaning of the sacrament and to walk through the ceremony itself. If you plan to attend the session and have not already been in communication with Andy Bechman, please contact him (see the staff contact information in this bulletin). Please make arrangements for the baptism itself with the pastor at least six weeks before your desired date.

RESPECT LIFE
The Respect Life Meeting for April has been cancelled.

PATRON OF THE WEEK
St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Weddell-Ajak Funeral Home for their continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see their ad on the back page.

PRAYER OF ST. IGNATIUS
Take, O Lord, and receive all my liberty,
my memory, my understanding,
and my entire will.
Whatever I have or hold,
You have given me; I restore it all to You
and surrender it wholly to be governed by Your will.
Give me only Your grace
that I may love You,
and I am rich enough
and ask for nothing more.

HELP SAVE LIVES
Help save a life and give back to your organization in the process! Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at St. Scholastica on Friday, May 25, 2012. Through ultrasound we evaluate the carotid arteries for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke. Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package by adding your name to the sign-up sheet provided. By signing up for this life-saving event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $139 or more, but St. Scholastica will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends the Life Line Screening event. The Stroke Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up on the sheet provided by St. Scholastica. Join in the fight against vascular disease!

FIRST COMMUNION COMMUNICANTS:
SATURDAY APRIL 14TH AT 5:00 PM
Olivia Pelcher, Brooke Bowman, Katherine Appleman, Elia Gillespie, Finnbar Ruff, Vance Jarvie, Joseph Anania, Lucas Oria, Evan Pendergast, Louisa Burke, J.P. Dockey, Richard McSorley.
SUNDAY APRIL 15TH AT 9:00 AM
Jeffrey Reese, Katie Voigt, Caarissa Shepard, Sarah Giuffre, Madison Johnson, Alexander Rotondi, Emily Rotondi, Andrew Marous, Nathan Hallahan.
SUNDAY APRIL 15TH AT 11:00 AM
Victoria Bermudez, Autumn Casey, Iain Condron, Grace Flanagan, Samuel Luketich, Elizabeth Russell, John Tramontina, Mira Tramontina, Alex Krist, Claire Geary, Katelyn Dieckmann.

MUM'S NEEDS VOLUNTEER SITTERS
The MUM's Bible Study Group is in need of parish volunteers to help with the free babysitting provided for small children of group members. The Bible Study meets Monday mornings from 9:30 am - 11:00 am in the Parish Pastoral Center. MUM's is in need of help for the following Mondays: April 16th, 23rd, 30th and May 7th. If you are able to help with this ministry for one or more of the above dates please contact Ann Pawlikowski at 412-782-0433.

REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Helen Minshull, sister of Mary Catherine Scanlon.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: APRIL 15TH
Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31
Monday: Acts 4:23-31/Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36
Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15
Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21
Next Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48

PARISH APPRECIATION BRUNCH
The annual Parish Appreciation Brunch for parish Staff and volunteers will be held this Sunday, April 15th, at 12:30 pm at the Pittsburgh Field Club.

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Holy Spirit Parish (Millvale). The workshop will be held in the cafeteria. Deacon Dadowski is doing the workshop presentation. Please call Holy Spirit Office to register, 412-821-4424.

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Is holding its annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 21, 2012, at the Fox Chapel Golf Club. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Kelly DiNatale at 412-779-5328 or CDTCAgolf@gmail.com.

DISABILITY MASS
The annual Disability Mass will be Saturday, April 28th at 5:00 pm. Fr. Walt Ryzdon and the Diocesan Deaf Choir will be with us again this year. All parishioners are invited to join us in the Pastoral Center after Mass for a light supper and to welcome our guests.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
There will be a meeting Sunday, April 30th at 7:00 pm in the Ministry Center for those that are interested in helping with Vacation Bible School.

SAVE THE DATE
May 27, 2012, from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm at Squaw Valley Park; the combined Appalachia Fun Run and Parish Picnic! Please join us for food, the Fun Run to support CYM's Appalachia Mission Trip, bingo, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and much more.

WELCOME COFFEE
Please join your fellow parishioners for some coffee and conversation after the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses next Sunday, April 22nd. Spring is a time of renewal. So stop by the Pastoral Center after Mass to renew old friendships and to welcome new parishioners to our parish family. We hope to see you there!

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, Vigil of the 2nd Sunday of Easter, April 14
   5:00 pm Edward & Ruth Sierzega (Bonessa Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, 2nd Sunday of Easter, April 15
   7:30 am Frances Maher (Maher Family)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Emma & Edna Kent (Welsh Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, Easter Weekday, April 16
    8:30 am Denise Donnelly (Family)

Tuesday, Easter Weekday, April 17
   8:30 am Judy Germain (Constance Donnelly)

Wednesday, Easter Weekday, April 18
   8:30 am Richard Westbrook (Ann Marie & Bill Kiszka)

Thursday, Easter Weekday, April 19
   8:30 am Paul Schultz (Rita Ponticello)

Friday, Easter Weekday, April 20
   8:30 am COMMUNION SERVICE

Saturday, Easter Weekday, April 21
   9:00 am COMMUNION SERVICE

Saturday, Vigil of the 3rd Sunday of Easter, April 21
    5:00 pm Anniv., Joan Grace Farina (Jean Marie & Anthony Farina)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, 3rd Sunday of Easter, April 22
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Rocco Napoli (Rocklynn &Ed DeMarco)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Linda Koch (Mary & Jim Grenen)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th 9:00 a.m.; W, F 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M, T, W, F 7:30 a.m.
St. John Cantius, Sharpsburg: Th 7:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th., M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF

Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

April 8, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:17:00 +0000

EASTER JOY!
The Paschal Homily of St. John Chrysostom is read on Easter morning in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Eastern Catholic Churches. An excerpt follows:

If anyone is devout and a lover of God, let him enjoy this beautiful and radiant festival.
If anyone is a wise servant, let him, rejoicing, enter into the joy of his Lord.
If anyone has wearied himself in fasting, let him now receive his recompense.

If anyone has labored from the first hour, let him today receive his just reward.
If anyone has come at the third hour, with thanksgiving let him keep the feast.
If anyone has arrived at the sixth hour, let him have no misgivings; for he shall suffer no loss.
If anyone has delayed until the ninth hour, let him draw near without hesitation.
If anyone has arrived even at the eleventh hour, let him not fear on account of his delay.
For the Master is gracious and receives the last, even as the first; he gives rest to him that comes at the eleventh hour, just as to him who has labored from the first.
He has mercy upon the last and cares for the first; to the one he gives, and to the other he is gracious.
He both honors the work and praises the intention.

Enter all of you, therefore, into the joy of our Lord, and, whether first or last, receive your reward.
O rich and poor, one with another, dance for joy!
O you ascetics and you negligent, celebrate the day!
You that have fasted and you that have disregarded the fast, rejoice today!
The table is rich-laden; feast royally, all of you!
The calf is fatted; let no one go forth hungry!

Let all partake of the feast of faith.
Let all receive the riches of goodness.
Let no one lament his poverty, for the universal kingdom has been revealed.
Let no one mourn his transgressions, for pardon has dawned from the grave.
Let no one fear death, for the Savior's death has set us free.

HELP SAVE LIVES
   Help save a life and give back to your organization in the process! Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at St. Scholastica on Friday, May 25, 2012. Through ultrasound we evaluate the carotid arteries for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke.
   Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package by adding your name to the sign-up sheet provided. By signing up for this life-saving event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $139 or more, but St. Scholastica will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends the Life Line Screening event. The Stroke Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up on the sheet provided by St. Scholastica. Join in the fight against vascular disease!

AQUINAS GUILD APRIL OUTING
All women of the parish are invited to the Aquinas Guild outing to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens on Wednesday, April 11th for a guided tour of the spring flower show. The cost to attend is $15.00. Transportation will be provided. The bus will depart at 9:45 am and return by 2 pm. Luncheon plans will be made based on the number of participants. Cost of lunch to be determined. Checks made payable to, The Aquinas Guild, for $15 can be sent to Mary Ellen Maher, 21 Pintail Dr., 15238. Please RSVP by April 4th. Questions, call Mary Ellen 412-767-5863.

PRAYER FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has suggested the following prayer be said for Religious Liberty.
   O GOD OUR CREATOR, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society.
    We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith.
    Grant, we pray, O Heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood and every danger overcome--for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all who come after us--this great land will always be "one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all". We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the souls of Tommaso Sbarra and Gene Dunlap, father of Terry (Mary Jo) Dunlap.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
· Nancy Heil urgently requests donations of: fruit cups, pudding cups, breakfast bars, crackers with cheese or peanut butter, chicken or tuna that do not need refrigeration. Donations of toilet paper and blankets are also needed. The donations will go for distribution to people living in the streets of Pittsburgh.
· Nancy especially requests prayers for the people whom she and her coworkers serve. She reports that the lines of people waiting for food and clothing are getting longer and including more and more young people. Nancy explains that as the weather gets warmer, some families "put out" children they cannot afford to support. Please pray for these families and young people!
· We are also seeking donations of peanut butter on the weekend of April 14 & 15. Your contributions will go to the food pantry of East End Cooperative Ministries in East Liberty. Please leave donations in the marked basket in the back of the church.
Good News!
We had two wonderful Coffee House gatherings after the 9 and 11 a.m. Masses on March 18. Thanks to Christine Ferguson, Mary Lee Gannon, Melissa Johnson, Mary Humphrey and Sharon Doherty for the fine food and beautiful flowers!
Focus On . . . The Hope for Haiti Committee
Easter is our great holiday of hope. It is a wonderful time to bring hope to those in need. The Hope for Haiti Committee facilitates St. Scholastica Parish's financial support of students at Good Samaritans School in St. Marc, Haiti, and offers events and materials to increase our understanding of Haiti and our solidarity with the needy children of Haiti. Our activities include a Christmas gift project for Good Samaritans School, sale of Haitian craft items, guest speakers and educational articles for the parish bulletin. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm. New members and new ideas are always welcome! Contact Maureen O'Brien at: hopeforhaiti@saintscholastica.com.

WELCOME COMMITTEE MEETING
The Welcome Committee will meet Tuesday, April 10th in the Pastoral Center at 7:00 pm. Any parishioners interested in this ministry are invited to attend. Call Mary Scanlon, 412-781-6550 with any questions.

SAVE THE DATE
May 27, 2012, from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm at Squaw Valley Park; the combined Appalachia Fun Run and Parish Picnic! Please join us for food, the Fun Run to support CYM's Appalachia Mission Trip, bingo, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and much more.

BOY SCOUT ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
The month of April marks the Boy Scout's annual "Scouting for Food" drive. Over 130,000 people throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Area will benefit from this drive - many of them children. This year CDTCA Cub Scout Pack 78 will be accepting donations before and after all masses starting April 15th. Please be generous by bringing canned products, cereals, paper products and household commodities to mass. The Scouts will be on hand to collect donations on April 15th. Boxes for collection will be available after mass for the remaining masses in April. Donations will be distributed to local food pantries. If you have questions, please contact Tim Ruff at timothyruff@hotmail.com.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: APRIL 8TH
Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4 or 1Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or Lk 24:13-35
Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Lk 24:13-35
Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Lk 24:35-48
Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Jn 21:1-14
Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Mk 16:9-15
Next Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31

PATRON OF THE WEEK
St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Schenley Park Advisors for their continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see their ad on the back page.

PARISH APPRECIATION BRUNCH - SAVE THE DATE
The annual Parish Appreciation Brunch for parish Staff and volunteers will be held on April 15th at 12:30 pm at the Pittsburgh Field Club. Invitations were mailed this past week. If you did not receive an invitation and are currently a volunteer and wish to attend the brunch, please call Mary Ellen Maher at 412-767-5863.

JESUS NIGHT
Jesus night for our second graders and their parents is Tuesday, April 10th in the Pastoral Center. Anyone wishing to have a group photograph should come dressed at 6:00 pm. Our Jesus Night celebration will begin at 6:30 pm and conclude at 8:00 pm.

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Holy Spirit Parish (Millvale). The workshop will be held in the cafeteria. Deacon Dadowski is doing the workshop presentation. Please call Holy Spirit Office to register, 412-821-4424.

GIFT CERTIFICATES
Due to Easter, Communions and Confirmations, we will not be selling gift certificates after masses in April. Certificates can be purchased in the school office Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm.

PARISH APPRECIATION BRUNCH
The annual Parish Appreciation Brunch for parish volunteers and staff will be held next Sunday, April 15th at 12:30 pm at the Pittsburgh Field Club. Kindly RSVP to Kathy Jerich by Monday. Her e-mail address is cjerich@comcast.net.

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Is holding its annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Fox Chapel Golf Club. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Kelly DiNatale at 412-779-5328 or CDTCAgolf@gmail.com.

RESPECT LIFE
The Respect Life Meeting will be Tuesday, April 27th at 7:30 pm. We welcome new members.

MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday, Vigil of Easter, April 7
   8:30 pm Denise Donnelly (Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Easter, April 8
    7:30 am Bobbie Marsico (Marsico Family)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
    9:00 am Joseph Costa & Rosalia Costa-Clarke (Antonietta Costa & Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, Monday within the Octave of Easter, April 9
   8:30 am Birthday, Katherine Arturo (Renee Arturo)

Tuesday, Tuesday within the Octave of Easter, April 10
   8:30 am Margaret Weis (Dr. George & Donna Wehrle)

Wednesday, Wednesday within the Octave of Easter, April 11
    8:30 am Robert Marsico (Scanlon Family)

Thursday, Thursday within the Octave of Easter, April 12
   8:30 am Birthday, Harry L. Gimber (Daughters)

Friday, Friday within the Octave of Easter, April 13
    8:30 am Joanne D. Vey (Dr. E. Kenneth Vey)

Saturday, Saturday within the Octave of Easter, April 14
    9:00 am Virginia Robertshaw (Evelyn Conflenti)

Saturday, Vigil of the 2nd Sunday of Easter, April 14
    5:00 pm Edward & Ruth Sierzega (Bonessa Family)
        Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, 2nd Sunday of Easter, April 15
   7:30 am Frances Maher (Maher Family)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Emma & Edna Kent (Welsh Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th 9:00 a.m.; W, F 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M, T, W, F 7:30 a.m.
St. John Cantius, Sharpsburg: Th 7:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th.M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF

Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

April 1, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:26:00 +0000

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
   You can bet that whatever team wins the NCAA title on Monday night will be honored with a parade. Victory on the basketball court ensures that the members of the team are treated as heroes by the school from which they hail. A marching band, a motorcade, and a street lined with cheering fans will recognize the effort and celebrate the prowess of college athletes who bring home the crown. Some of those who won the championship will likely consider careers in the NBA. Others will follow another path, and find their own personal victory in whatever degree they obtain upon graduation. The cheers for the athletes will be exciting and well-deserved for the few days that they last, but not one of the players will be able to build a life on the fact that they won this one game.
    The hosannas in today's Gospel pretty much reflect the same reality in the life of Jesus. As Messiah and Son of David, Jesus is not out to build a life based on the cheers of the crowd. Their adulation will soon enough turn to jeers of "Crucify him," as we hear in the Passion story proclaimed today as well. Jesus' ultimate victory comes not from a triumphant entry into Jerusalem, but from his conquest over sin and death through his own passion, death, and resurrection. By offering his life on the altar of the cross, Christ promises new life to all.
    An NCAA victory will certainly give new life to the winning institution. Everyone on campus will be excited and elated for a few days. But for the vast majority of students being a winning school does not ultimately affect their lives in the way their classes and their degree will. For Christians, the waving of palms is a joyous act this day, but the real meaning lies in what comes next: what the death and Resurrection of the Lord does to our lives.
                                                     ©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE:
Palm Sunday Masses: regular Sunday schedule.
Weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:30 am.
Holy Thursday: No morning Mass. Evening Mass of the Lord's Super is at 7:30 pm.
Good Friday: No morning Mass. Living Stations at 12:30 pm. Good Friday Liturgy at 1:30 pm, no Stations of the Cross.
Holy Saturday: No morning Mass. Confessions are at 9:30 am. No 5:00 pm Mass, the Easter Vigil Mass is at 8:30 pm.
Easter Day: Masses are 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 11:00 am.

COLLECTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH:
$50,240.41
BUDGETED:
$56,012.66
SHORTFALL:
$5,772.26

ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Ultimate Frisbee for all teens is 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 3rd in the gym.

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Is holding its annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Fox Chapel Golf Club. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Kelly DiNatale at 412-779-5328 or CDTCAgolf@gmail.com.

HELP SAVE LIVES
    Help save a life and give back to your organization in the process! Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at St. Scholastica on Friday, May 25, 2012. Through ultrasound we evaluate the carotid arteries for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke.
    Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package by adding your name to the sign-up sheet provided. By signing up for this life-saving event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $139 or more, but St. Scholastica will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends the Life Line Screening event. The Stroke Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up on the sheet provided by St. Scholastica. Join in the fight against vascular disease!

RESPECT LIFE
The Respect Life Meeting will be Tuesday, April 27th at 7:30pm. We welcome new members.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Holy Week is an ideal time to deepen our practice of stewardship by sharing our time and our goods with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
Nancy Heil has requested ongoing donations of the following non-food items: toilet paper, white tube socks,used sheets and pillowcases, and small microwave ovens. Our ongoing collection of food items now includes canned chicken and tuna, canned fruit, breakfast cereal, and prepared food mixes (such as macaroni and cheese and hamburger helper). Please place donations in the bins in the church vestibule.
Focus On . . . The Children's Liturgy of the Word
Leaders of the Children's Liturgy proclaim the Scriptures and explore them with our children in a separate space during the Sunday 9 a.m. Mass from September to June. For more information, please contact Natalie Gillespie at childrensliturgy@saintscholastica.com.

AQUINAS GUILD APRIL OUTING
All women of the parish are invited to the Aquinas Guild outing to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens on Wednesday, April 11th for a guided tour of the spring flower show. The cost to attend is $15. Transportation will be provided. The bus will depart at 9:45 am and return by 2 pm. Luncheon plans will be made based on the number of participants. Cost of lunch to be determined. Checks made payable to "The Aquinas Guild" for $15 can be sent to Mary Ellen Maher, 21 Pintail Dr., 15238. Please RSVP by April 4th. Questions, call Mary Ellen 412-767-5863.

RCIA UPDATE
Please pray for Luke Chilson as he prepares to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. Luke is nine years old and is the son of Clark Chilson, a member of our RCIA team. One wonderful way to support Luke is by your presence at the Easter Vigil at 8:30 p.m. on Holy Saturday, April 7. Another is by joining him in prayer and periods of fasting, especially between the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper and the Vigil on Holy Saturday. The season of Lent owes its origins to the efforts of early Christian communities to support their catechumens by joining them in this "Paschal Fast". It is not a fast of repentance, but one of joyful anticipation of the Easter feast.

PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Office will be closed Holy Week, April 2nd - 6th.

PARISH DIRECTORY
Dear Parishioners, There are still several slots available to have your picture taken for our new pictorial directory on Saturday, May 5th beginning at 10:45 am. To schedule an appointment please call Olan Mills at 1-800-866-2263. See you in the new directory!

THE HOLY TRIDUUM
   Here are some excerpts from Pope Benedict XVI's reflections on the Triduum from an audience in April 2011. the full text is available at the Vatican website: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/audiences/2011/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20110420_en.html.

    I therefore urge you to accept this mystery of salvation and to participate intensely in the Easter Triduum, the fulcrum of the entire Liturgical Year and a time of special grace for every Christian. I invite you in these days to seek recollection and prayer, so as to draw more deeply from this source of grace. In this regard, with a view to the forthcoming celebrations every Christian is asked to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation, a moment of special adherence to the death and Resurrection of Christ, to be able to participate more fruitfully in Holy Easter.
    Holy Thursday is the day on which the Institution of the Eucharist and of the Ministerial Priesthood is commemorated. In the morning each diocesan community, gathered round its bishop in the cathedral church, celebrates the Chrism Mass in which the sacred Chrism, the Oil of the Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick are blessed. Starting with the Easter Triduum and throughout the liturgical year these oils will be used for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, priestly and Episcopal Ordination and the Anointing of the Sick.
    On Good Friday we will commemorate the Passion and death of the Lord; we will worship the Crucified Christ, we will share in his suffering with penance and fasting. Looking "on him whom they have pierced(cf. Jn 19:37), we shall be able to draw from his pierced heart, from which blood and water flowed as from a source; from that heart from which the love of God for every human being flows, we receive his Spirit. Therefore, on Good Friday, let us too accompany Jesus on his ascent to Calvary, allowing him to guide us right to the Cross and to receive the offering of his immolated Body.
    Lastly, on the night of Holy Saturday we shall celebrate the solemn Easter Vigil during which Christ's Resurrection is proclaimed, his definitive victory over death which calls us to be new men and women in him. In participating in this holy Vigil, the central Night of the entire Liturgical Year, we shall commemorate our Baptism, in which we too were buried with Christ, to be able to rise with him and take part in the banquet of Heaven (cf. Rev 19:7-9).

MINISTRY OF PRAISE
Ministry of Praise Members: Please pick up your Spring Newsletter in the back of the church. Envelopes are labeled with your name and address. Spare copies will also be available for those who may want to join us in praying to God on behalf of others.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: APRIL 1ST
      Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 /Is 50:4-7/                                      Phil 2:6-11/Mk14:1--15:47 or 15:1-39
     Monday: Is 42:1-7/Jn 12:1-11
     Tuesday: Is 49:1-6/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
     Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a/Mt 26:14-25
     Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9/Rv 1:5-8/Lk 4:16-21
        Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15
     Friday: Is 52:13--53:12/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1--19:42
     Saturday: Vigil: Gn 1:1--2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a/Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ex 14:15--15:1/Is 54:5-14/Is 55:1-11/Bar 3:9-15, 32--4:4/Ez 36:16-17a,18-28/Rom 6:3-11/Mk 16:1-7
     Next Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or Lk 24:13-35

PATRON OF THE WEEK
St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Schenley Park Advisors for their continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see their ad on the back page.

PARISH APPRECIATION BRUNCH - SAVE THE DATE
The annual Parish Appreciation Brunch for parish Staff and volunteers will be held on April 15th at 12:30 pm at the Pittsburgh Field Club. Invitations were mailed this past week. If you did not receive an invitation and are currently a volunteer and wish to attend the brunch, please call Mary Ellen Maher at 412-767-5863.

JESUS NIGHT
Jesus night for our second graders and their parents is Tuesday, April 10th in the Pastoral Center. Anyone wishing to have a group photograph should come dressed at 6:00 pm. Our Jesus Night celebration will begin at 6:30 pm and conclude at 8:00 pm.

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Holy Spirit Parish (Millvale). The workshop will be held in the cafeteria. Deacon Dadowski is doing the workshop presentation. Please call Holy Spirit Office to register, 412-821-4424.

GIFT CERTIFICATES
Due to Easter, Communions and Confirmations, we will not be selling gift certificates after masses in April. Certificates can be purchased in the school office Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 2:30pm.

HAITI COMMITTEE MEETING
The Hope for Haiti Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 4th at 7:30 pm in the Pastoral Center. All are welcome!

PARISH PICNIC
Mark your calendars! The Parish Picnic will be Sunday, May 27th at Squaw Valley.

MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday, Vigil of Palm Sunday, March 31
   5:00 pm Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Palm Sunday, April 1
   7:30 am Gino Marsico (wife, Rita Marsico)
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   9:00 am Margaret Garvey & Son, Peter Garvey (Patricia G. Snyder)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   11:00 am Father Duchene (Welsh Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, Monday of Holy Week, April 2
    8:30 am Daniel Fleming (Fleming Family)

Tuesday, Tuesday of Holy Week, April 3
    8:30 am Patricia McCaffrey (Judy Micher)

Wednesday, Wednesday of Holy Week, April 4
   8:30 am Regis Obringer (Todd & Gina Orkwis)

Thursday, Holy Thursday, April 5
   7:30 pm Parishioners of St. Scholastica

Friday, Good Friday, April 6
   12:30 pm Living Stations
   1:30 pm Good Friday Liturgy

Saturday, Vigil of Easter, April 7
   8:30 pm Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Easter, April 8
   7:30 am Bobbie Marsico (Marsico Family)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Joseph Costa & Rosalia Costa-Clarke (Antonietta Costa & Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th 9:00 a.m.; W, F 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M, T, W, F 7:30 a.m.
St. John Cantius, Sharpsburg: Th 7:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th., M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF

Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays.

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org                  "

March 25, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:38:00 +0000

5TH SUNDAY OF LENT
   Every year farmers go through the same cycle in an effort to reap a harvest. They prepare the ground, plant the seed, work to prevent weeds from overcoming the crop, do what they can to nurture the plants, and reap a harvest at the end of the growing season. Even for the few months that the ground lies fallow, farmers work to complete the sale of what the earth has produced and to prepare for the new season. Farmers in the field and scientists who support the work of agriculture know intimately the truth of Jesus' words in today's Gospel, "Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit."
    In the last half century there has been a transformation in agriculture. Often called the "green revolution," the series of initiatives to breed high-yielding seeds, intensively use fertilizers, and channel irrigation to crops has helped to alleviate, though not eradicate, world hunger. The green revolution also has its critics, who contend that the long-term effects will be more destructive rather than helpful. Despite this criticism, modern farming practices seem firmly entrenched on producing the highest yield possible from the acreage that is planted.
    Whatever one's view on long-term sustainability of contemporary agriculture, the desire for a "high yield" in the spiritual life is what we are after in this Lenten season. The seed of fasting is that dying to self that we plant at the beginning of Lent. We nurture the growth of our life in Christ with the prayer that we actively pursue throughout the forty days. And we bring forth a spiritual harvest through the almsgiving that characterizes our love of neighbor. Like the farmers who year after year till the soil, plant the seed, and reap the harvest, Lent is our growing season. Will we be ready to reap an abundant harvest on Easter?
©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc

LENT WEEK FIVE:SUNDAY, MARCH 25TH—SATURDAY, MARCH 31ST
     Weekday Mass Schedule: Please consult our Mass Schedule (after the list of our schedule, we have listed the times of our neighboring parishes).
     Stations of the Cross: Fridays in Lent at 7:30 pm (no evening Stations on Good Friday).
     Reconciliation (Confessions) this week: Saturday, 9:30 am at St. Scholastica.
     Penance Service: Padre Pio Parish (St. Edward's Church), Blawnox on Monday, March 26th at 7:00 pm and St. Joseph's Church, O'Hara, Wednesday, March 28th at 7:30 pm.

PARISH SHARE
A few weeks ago you received a mailing from the parish inviting you to participate in the annual Parish Share Campaign. We are requesting that you pledge $25.00 a month for ten months. We ask that you use the yellow envelopes in your monthly packet to make these monthly payments. Our assessment this year is $84,000.00. We can make this goal if YOU do your fair share for Parish Share. Thank you for supporting not only the parish, but also the diocese. Fr. Ken

ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Ultimate Frisbee for all teens is 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 3rd in the gym.

LIVING STATIONS
All middle school and high school youth are invited to share in our living stations tradition this Good Friday. Contact Meredith Troyan at meredithtroyan102@ yahoo.com.

HELP SAVE LIVES
   Help save a life and give back to your organization in the process! Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at St. Scholastica on Friday, May 25, 2012. Through ultrasound we evaluate the carotid arteries for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke.
    Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package by adding your name to the sign-up sheet provided. By signing up for this life-saving event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $139 or more, but St. Scholastica will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends the Life Line Screening event. The Stroke Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up on the sheet provided by St. Scholastica. Join in the fight against vascular disease!

APPALACHIA FUNDRAISER
Our Appalachia house fundraiser is drawing to a close. Envelopes are still available at the church entrance.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Lent is an ideal time to deepen our practice of stewardship by sharing our time and our goods with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.

Help Needed!
· Remember our Appalachia Mission Trip fundraiser! Envelopes are still available on the "house" in the church vestibule.
· Nancy Heil is organizing an Easter Egg hunt for 300 children and seniors. If you can assist her ministry with a candy donation for the eggs, it would be greatly appreciated. Please leave your donations in the bins in the back of church. The event will be held on March 31, 2012 (and they will need time to fill the eggs).
· Nancy Heil has requested ongoing donations of the following non-food items: toilet paper, white tube socks, used sheets and pillowcases, and small microwave ovens. Our ongoing collection of food items now includes canned chicken and tuna, canned fruit, breakfast cereal, and prepared food mixes (such as macaroni and cheese and hamburger helper). Please place donations in the bins in the church vestibule.
Good News!
We collected ten boxes of instant mashed potatoes last weekend for the food pantry of the East End Cooperative Ministry. Thanks to all who contributed to this and to our other collections!
Focus On . . . the Finance Committee
The members of the Finance Committee are men and women of the parish who are invited to work with the pastor in developing annual parish budgets. They also advise him on the temporal affairs of the parish. If you wish to communicate with the committee, please send an email message to: financecommittee@saintscholastica.com.

AQUINAS GUILD APRIL OUTING
All women of the parish are invited to the Aquinas Guild outing to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens on Wednesday, April 11th for a guided tour of the spring flower show. The cost to attend is $15.00. Transportation will be provided. The bus will depart at 9:45 am and return by 2 pm. Luncheon plans will be made based on the number of participants. Cost of lunch to be determined. Checks made payable to The Aquinas Guild for $15 can be sent to Mary Ellen Maher, 21 Pintail Dr., 15238. Please RSVP by April 4th. Questions, call Mary Ellen 412-767-5863.

PARISH PICNIC
Mark your calendars! The Parish Picnic will be Sunday, May 27th at Squaw Valley.

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
   Congratulations to the Forensics Team at Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy for tying for 1st place in the final diocesan tournament. Twenty one schools throughout the diocese participated. Forensics is a middle school speech and debate activity that develops a student's essential life skills and values. CDTCA's team is comprised of students in 5th - 8th grades. Great job!
    Also, congratulations to the boys basketball team for winning the Diocesan Championship this past weekend. The boys were undefeated in their section and had an outstanding year. Go Panthers!

PRACTICING GENEROSITY
   Almsgiving has always been an important part of Lent. Lent begins with the powerful Isaiah 58, on the Friday and Saturday after Ash Wednesday. It is important to give ourselves the experience of fasting from being un-generous. Generosity is not simply giving my excess clothes to a place where poor people might purchase them. It's not even writing a "generous" check at the time a collection is taken up for a cause that benefits the poor. These are wonderful practices. Generosity is an attitude. It is a sense that no matter how much I have, all that I have is gift, and given to me to be shared. It means that sharing with others in need is one of my personal priorities. That is quite different from assessing all of my needs first, and then giving away what is left over. A spirit of self-less giving means that one of my needs is to share what I have with others. Lent is a wonderful time to practice self-less giving, because it takes practice. This kind of self-sacrificing generosity is a religious experience. It places us in solidarity with the poor who share with each other, without having any excess. It also joins us with Jesus, who gave himself completely, for us. Establishing new patterns of giving will give real life and joy to Lent.
Taken from the Praying Lent pages of Creighton University's Online Ministries web site: www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/online.html. Used with Permission.

PARISH DIRECTORY
   Dear Parishoners, There are still several slots available to have your picture taken for our new pictorial directory on Saturday, May 5th beginning at 10:45 am. To schedule an appointment please call Olan Mills at 1-800-866-2263. See you in the new directory!

HELP US TO KEEP TRACK OF OUR FLOCK!
If you are a parishioner, or know a parishioner who is in the hospital, has recently moved to a nursing home, or who is newly shut-in at home and needs pastoral care, please contact the parish to tell us about the person's new location and how we can help. You can call or email the parish office, or fill out an online form on the "Our Community Outreach" page of our website, www.saintscholastica.com. Please help us keep up to date, as we cannot provide pastoral care for our people if we do not know they are in one of these situations!

REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Judy Germain.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: MARCH 25TH
        Sunday:      Jer 31:31-34/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33
       Monday:      Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38
       Tuesday:     Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday:     Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Jn 8:31-42
     Thursday:      Gn 17:3-9/Jn 8:51-59
          Friday:      Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42
      Saturday:      Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56
Next Sunday:     Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 /Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1--15:47 or 15:1-39

PATRON OF THE WEEK
St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Informed Financial Solutions for their continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see their ad on the back page.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
March 25th and 27th are our last days of Religious Education for this academic year. We have well exceeded our diocesan requirements for class time! We extend our deepest gratitude to all of our catechists, small group leaders and teen helpers for making this year a successful one. Please consider enrolling your child for Vacation Bible School or Camp Helping Hand this summer. Registration for the 2012/2013 academic year is now open.

RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Bishop David Zubik will celebrate the noon Mass, Friday, March 30th at St. Mary of Mercy Church in downtown Pittsburgh. His homily will center on the need to safeguard the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom against any infringement by the government. The Bishops of Pennsylvania are requesting all of us to pray, fast and abstain on Friday, March 30th. We will join with the over 3 million Catholics in Pennsylvania to mark this day of prayer, fasting and abstinence for religious liberty.

RESPECT LIFE
The Respect Life Meeting will be Tuesday, April 27th at 7:30 pm. We welcome new members.

PARISH APPRECIATION BRUNCH - SAVE THE DATE
The annual Parish Appreciation Brunch for parish Staff and volunteers will be held on April 15th at 12:30 pm at the Pittsburgh Field Club. Invitations were mailed this past week. If you did not receive an invitation and are currently a volunteer and wish to attend the brunch, please call Mary Ellen Maher at 412-767-5863.

JESUS NIGHT
Jesus Night for our second graders and their parents is Tuesday, April 10th in the Pastoral center. Anyone wishing to have a group photograph should come dressed at 6:00 pm. Our Jesus Night celebration will begin at 6:30 pm and conclude at 8:00 pm.

THANK YOU
We wish to thank all of our catechists, small group leaders and helpers for another successful catechetical year. Please take a moment to register online for the fall.

MASS INTENTIONS:

Saturday, Vigil of the Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 24
   5:00 pm Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 25
   7:30 am Gino Marsico (Buckey Family)
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   9:00 am Bobby Marsico (Mr. & Mrs. Gerard F. Werries)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Rosa Currieri (Suzanne Eckert Burton & Family)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Monday, The Annunciation of the Lord, March 26
    8:30 am Magdalyn Lane (Family)

Tuesday, Lenten Weekday, March 27
    8:30 am Bruce Morrison (Constance Donnelly)

Wednesday, Lenten Weekday, March 28
   8:30 am Joseph L. Schultz (Family)

Thursday, Lenten Weekday, March 29
   8:30 am Regis Obringer (Jean & Gene Kaufman)

Friday, Lenten Weekday, March 30
    8:30 am Russell Gibbons (Mr. & Mrs. Harry A. Pfendler, Jr.)

Saturday, Lenten Weekday, March 31
   9:00 am Robert Marsico (St. Monica Society)

Saturday, Vigil of Palm Sunday, March 31
   5:00 pm Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Palm Sunday, April 1
   7:30 am Gino Marsico (wife, Rita Marsico)
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   9:00 am Margaret Garvey & son, Peter Garvey (Patricia G. Snyder)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   11:00 am Father Duchene (Welsh Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th 9:00 a.m.; W, F 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M, T, W, F 7:30 a.m.
St. John Cantius, Sharpsburg: Th 7:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th., M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF

Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

March 18, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:14:00 +0000

4TH SUNDAY OF LENT
   Despite the countless efforts undertaken by road planners and highway departments throughout the country, dangerous conditions still exist on many of the roads that are used for daily travel. Treacherous curves, hazardous hills, and intersections with low visibility can all make driving a perilous endeavor in some areas. Alcohol and distracted driving continue to be major factors in many crashes, but improved vehicle safety and better road design have been credited with lowering the total number of fatalities, a trend that is even more notable given the increase in the number of drivers and vehicle miles driven through the past decade. Still, if one drives along any highway for some distance, there is likely to be a marker at some point memorializing a person who was involved in a fatal accident.
    These roadside markers often have a cross, something that has become a ubiquitous sign of remembrance after a crash. This emblem marks the spot of the death of a loved one. It is often surrounded with flowers, and may sometimes have other memorabilia attached to it. While a gravestone may mark a loved one's final resting place, a roadside memorial becomes a more public tribute to the one who has been taken in death.
    But the cross is more than a token of a deadly event. For us, it is the ultimate sign of life, which is why we use it on ourselves over and over again. Before and after prayers, we make the sign of the cross. We use the cross to bless, tracing it on our children's foreheads, making the sign over people and things, signifying a consecration to holiness. That this emblem of death should become a sign of life is the ultimate triumph of the power of Christ's resurrection. John writes in his Gospel that the Son of Man will be lifted up. Jesus is lifted on the cross, and in his death we are lifted to life as he rises on the third day.
©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc

LENT WEEK FOUR: SUNDAY, MARCH 18TH—SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH
   Weekday Mass Schedule: Please consult our Mass Schedule (after the list of our schedule, we have listed the times of our neighboring parishes).
   Stations of the Cross: Fridays in Lent at 7:30 pm (no evening Stations on Good Friday).
   Reconciliation (Confessions) this week: Madonna in Sharpsburg on Thursday, March 22nd at 7:00 pm; St. Scholastica at 9:30 am on Saturday.
   Lenten Talk: by Fr. Justin on Sunday, March 18th at 7:00 pm at St. Scholastica.
   Lenten Evening Prayer: Tuesday, March 20th at 7:00 pm at St. Scholastica.

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEK
The second collection this weekend is for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development as well as Catholic Home Missions Appeal and National Collection for Black and Indian Missions.   Thank you for your generosity.

PARISH AUDIT
Several months ago an auditor came to the parish for a periodic audit. The last audit was about four years ago. Last week we received a letter from the diocese outlining the results of this audit. We are happy to report that we are substantially in line with the policies and procedures mandated by the diocese. No major issues emerged. Of course, there were some minor changes that we will make to be in full compliance. It is important for you to know that an outside auditor looks at our "books" so that you can be assured that all your donations are properly accounted for. Also, our Parish Finance Committee is charged with oversight of our finances and issuing an annual financial report to the parish. Thank you for the continuing support you give to the parish as we celebrate 105 years of life. Fr. Ken

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
Students in the 4th grade and above are invited to join us for one of our upcoming Altar Server training sessions. As an Altar Server, responsibilities include assisting the priest in celebrating Mass. Serving at the altar is an excellent way to learn more about Church teaching and traditions. Sessions will be held at the church on Sunday, March 18th after the 11 am Mass and Sunday, March 25th after the 9 am Mass. To reserve a spot and receive the required study materials, please contact Peggy Santelli at pssantelli@gmail.com

GIFT CERTIFICATES
We will be selling gift certificates after all Sunday Masses this weekend, March 18th. A wide variety will be available including Giant Eagle, Community and Whole Foods. Cash or checks (payable to CDTCA) will be accepted. Thank you for your continued support.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Lent is an ideal time to deepen our practice of stewardship by sharing our time and our goods with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saint scholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
· Please place boxes of instant mashed potatoes in the basket in the vestibule this weekend. They will go to the food pantry of East End Cooperative Ministry in East Liberty.
· Nancy Heil has requested ongoing donations of the following non-food items: toilet paper, white tube socks,used sheets and pillowcases, andsmall microwave ovens. Our ongoing collection of food items now includes canned chicken and tuna, canned fruit, breakfast cereal, and prepared food mixes (such as macaroni and cheese and hamburger helper). Please place donations in the bins in the church vestibule. Thank you for your generosity!
Focus On . . . Ministers of the Word
Adult and teen Lectors proclaim the Scriptures at most of our liturgies. If you would like to explore this ministry, please contact Sr. Pat Baker at: lectors@saintscholastica.com.

AQUINAS GUILD SPONSORS LENTEN TALK
Father Justin Matro of St Vincent Seminary will speak on "Our Share in the Lord's Cross", this Sunday at 7:00 pm in the church. Father Justin holds a doctorate degree in theology and has worked at St. Vincent Seminary for 19 years as a professor, Director of Spiritual Formation and most recently as Rector. All are welcome to attend.

PARISH APPRECIATION BRUNCH - SAVE THE DATE
The annual Parish Appreciation Brunch for parish Staff and volunteers will be held on April 15th at 12:30 pm at the Pittsburgh Field Club. Invitations will be mailed.

AQUINAS GUILD APRIL OUTING
All women of the parish are invited to the Aquinas Guild outing to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens on Wednesday, April 11th for a guided tour of the spring flower show. The cost to attend is $15.00. Transportation will be provided. The bus will depart at 9:45 am and return by 2pm. Luncheon plans will be made based on the number of participants. Cost of lunch to be determined. Checks made payable to "The Aquinas Guild", for $15 can be sent to Mary Ellen Maher, 21 Pintail Dr., 15238. Please RSVP by April 4th. Questions, call Mary Ellen 412-767-5863.

PARISH PICNIC
Mark your calendars! The Parish Picnic will be Sunday, May 27th at Squaw Valley.

COFFEE HOUSE
All are welcome to join us this Sunday, March 18th after both the 9:00 am and 11:00 am masses for our monthly social for the parish. This month's social is being graciously hosted by Christine Ferguson.

CONSCIENCE RIGHTS
   The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate on Contraception, Sterilization and Abortive Drugs violates freedom of conscience which is guaranteed by the First Amendment and several Federal laws. The Pennsylvania Bishops are asking everyone to contact President Obama and our legislators about this mandate. You can do so automatically on the internet by reaching Pennsylvania Catholic Conference at advocate@pacatholic.org.
    The PA Bishops have also requested that on Friday, March 20th, everyone devote that day to prayer, fasting and abstinence from meat for the intention of religious liberty.
    There will be a Rally for Religious Freedom on Friday, March 23rd, from noon to 1 pm, at the Federal Building, 1000 Liberty Avenue. This will be in conjunction with Rallies at Federal Buildings across the country. All are welcome.
    The Respect Life meeting for Tuesday, March 20th, will be moved to Tuesday, March 27th to accommodate those who will be attending the Parish Lenten Prayer Service.

LIVING STATIONS
All teens are invited to take part in our long standing tradition of Living Stations this Good Friday. Practice will be Tuesday, April 3rd at 3:30 pm and again the morning of Good Friday. Contact Meredith Troyan at meredithtroyan102@yahoo.com if you are interested.

APPALACHIA FUNDRAISER
Please remember to return your Appalachia Envelope to our "house" in the church vestibule. Our gratitude to all who generously support this year's Appalachian Mission Trip.

JESUS NIGHT
Our Eucharistic Retreat Evening for all 2nd graders and their parents is Tuesday, April 10th in the Pastoral Center.

INFANT BAPTISMS
Baptisms are normally celebrated on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, and we are celebrating infant baptisms during Lent. Please make arrangements for the baptism itself with Fr. Ken at least six weeks before your desired date. The next preparation session for the parents of children who are scheduled to be baptized in the parish will be held on Monday evening, March 19, at 7:30 in the parish office. The session will provide parents an opportunity to reflect upon the meaning of the sacrament and to walk through the ceremony itself. If you plan to attend the session, please let Andy Bechman know (see the staff contact information in this bulletin).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: MARCH 18TH
         Sunday:     2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21
        Monday:     2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a
       Tuesday:     Ez 47:1-9, 12/Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday:     Is 49:8-15/Jn 5:17-30
      Thursday:     Ex 32:7-14/Jn 5:31-47
           Friday:     Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
       Saturday:     Jer 11:18-20/Jn 7:40-53
Next Sunday:    Jer 31:31-34/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33
©Liturgical Publications Inc

PATRON OF THE WEEK
St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Company for their continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see their ad on the back page.

LENTEN EVENING OF RENEWAL
Our second Lenten evening of renewal takes place on Tuesday, March 20th, at 7:00 pm in the church. We will begin with evening prayer including song, Scripture passages, and a homily. All parishioners are invited to this service, which will be the same as our first evening of renewal on March 5. After prayer, we especially invite liturgical ministers and catechists to participate in workshops designed to aid you in your ministry. Liturgical ministers and catechists who attended the first evening do not need to attend this one, unless you carry out more than one ministry and wish to participate in your second ministry's workshop.

RCIA UPDATE
    Luke Chilson is a nine-year-old parishioner who is preparing to be baptized at the Easter Vigil. On March 4, accompanied by his father, Clark, and his sponsor, Andrew Bechman, Luke participated in the Rite of Election at St. Paul Cathedral. He wrote his name in the Book of the Elect and was greeted by Bishop Zubik, joining about a hundred other catechumens and two hundred candidates for full admission into the Church from two of the vicariates in our diocese.
    The next step in Luke's journey toward baptism is a Penitential Rite, which will take place next Sunday, March 25, at the 9 am Mass. During the rite, the community prays along with Luke that we may all open our hearts to the Lord Jesus, turn from sin and walk with God's guidance through life. Please pray for Luke as he prepares for the Easter sacraments and for all those who are helping him along the way: his family; Jamie Dillon, who has supervised his catechesis; his sponsor; and our whole community.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
March 25th and 27th are our last days of Religious Education for this academic year. We have well exceeded our diocesan requirements for class time! We extend our deepest gratitude to all of our catechists, small group leads and teen helpers for making this year a successful one. Please consider enrolling your child for Vacation Bible School or Camp Helping Hand this summer. Registration for the 2012/2013 academic year is now open.

MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, Vigil of the Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 17
   5:00 pm Anniv., Craig Shondeck (Mother, Father & Brother)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 18
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Margaret Weis (Jim & Susie Ryan)
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   11:00 am Francis P. Clifford (Wife)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, March 19
   8:30 am Rosa Currieri (Bill & Jean Eckert)

Tuesday, Lenten Weekday, March 20
   8:30 am Frank Defazio (Ann Marie & Bill Kiszka)

Wednesday, Lenten Weekday, March 21
   8:30 am Deanna Pirollo (Mary Labriola)

Thursday, Lenten Weekday, March 22
   8:30 am Anniv., Delfina Marsico (Anzelmo Family)

Friday, Lenten Weekday, March 23
    8:30 am Paul Schultz (Goodrich Family)

Saturday, Lenten Weekday, March 24
   9:00 am Patricia Washensky (St. Monica Society)

Saturday, Vigil of the Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 24
   5:00 pm Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 25
   7:30 am Gino Marsico (Buckey Family)
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   9:00 am……Bobby Marsico (Mr. & Mrs. Gerard F. Werries)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am……Rosa Currieri (Suzanne Eckert Burton & Family)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th 9:00 a.m.; W, F 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M, T, W, F 7:30 a.m.
St. John Cantius, Sharpsburg: Th 7:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th.M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF

Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

March 11, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:09:00 +0000

3RD SUNDAY OF LENT
   A lot can happen in three days. From the issuance of mandatory evacuation orders on August 28, until its dissipation on August 30, Hurricane Katrina wrought unimaginable destruction on New Orleans and surrounding regions of the Gulf Coast. Six-and-a-half years later, recovery efforts continue because of the enduring effects of those three horrific days in August 2005. This year, it is a different kind of three days that will occupy the city of New Orleans as the Final Four of the NCAA Basketball Tournament takes place. March 31 through April 2 will be a time of celebration and agonizing defeat as the last remaining teams pursue the championship in Division 1 college basketball. A lot can happen in three days!
   While the cleansing of the Temple offers a dramatic scene-and is the subject of many an artistic representation-the actual event is less important than Jesus' discourse about it. "Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up," he says in response to the objections of the onlookers. John, the Gospel writer, makes it clear that Jesus is talking about the temple of his body. Like last week's Transfiguration story, we are once again directed to the Resurrection of the Lord. In the new dispensation under Jesus, the religious identification of a single place is no longer important. Worship, and an awareness of the presence of God, can take place anywhere.
    The presence of the risen Lord can be experienced at any place and time. In just a few weeks we will hear how Jesus appears to his disciples after his resurrection despite locked doors. That the risen Lord can be anywhere is a key insight of early Christianity. Through baptism, the presence of Christ through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit is made manifest in each Christian. The three days of the Lord's Passion, death, and Resurrection have made all the difference. A lot can happen in three days!
©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc

LENT WEEK THREE: SUNDAY, MARCH 11TH—SATURDAY, MARCH 17TH
             Weekday Mass Schedule: Please consult our Mass Schedule (after the list of our schedule, we have listed the times of our neighboring parishes).
             Stations of the Cross: Fridays in Lent at 7:30 pm (no evening Stations on Good Friday).
             Reconciliation (Confessions) this week: Monday evening, March 12th at 7:30 pm at St. Scholastica and Saturday morning, March 17th at 9:30 am at St. Scholastica.

PARISH SHARE
Two weeks ago you received a mailing from the parish inviting you to participate in the annual Parish Share Campaign. We are requesting that you pledge $25.00 a month for ten months. We ask that you use the yellow envelopes in your monthly packet to make these monthly payments. Our assessment this year is $84,000.00. We can make this goal if YOU do your fair share for Parish Share. Thank you for supporting not only the parish, but also the diocese. Fr. Ken

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEK
The second collection next week is for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development as well as Catholic Home Missions Appeal and National Collection for Black and Indian Missions. There is an insert in today's bulletin with more information. There may be some confusion about this collection since the envelope in your packet is marked for today, March 11th and not March 18th. Thank you.

MINISTRY OF PRAISE
In preparation for a new Ministry of Praise prayer list, please put prayer requests in the boxes in the vestibule of the church or call Arlene Probst at 412-781-2337or email scanlonk@juno.com.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
Students in the 4th grade and above are invited to join us for one of our upcoming Altar Server training sessions. As an Altar Server, responsibilities include assisting the priest in celebrating Mass, and serving at the altar is an excellent way to learn more about Church teaching and traditions. Sessions will be held at the church on Sunday, March 18th after the 11 am Mass and Sunday, March 25th after the 9 am Mass. To reserve a spot and receive the required study materials, please contact Peggy Santelli at pssantelli@gmail.com

GIFT CERTIFICATES
We will be selling gift certificates after all Sunday Masses next weekend, March 18th. A wide variety will be available including Giant Eagle, Community and Whole Foods. Cash or checks (payable to CDTCA) will be accepted. Thank you for your continued support.

REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rosa Currieri.

STEWARDSHIP
Lent is an ideal time to deepen our practice of stewardship by sharing our time and our goods with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.

Help Needed!
· Please bring boxes of instant mashed potatoes on the weekend of March 17 and 18. They will go to the food pantry of East End Cooperative Ministry in East Liberty.
· Nancy Heil has requested ongoing donations of the following non-food items: toilet paper, white tube socks, used sheets and pillowcases, and small microwave ovens. Our ongoing collection of food items now includes canned chicken and tuna, canned fruit, breakfast cereal, and prepared food mixes (such as macaroni and cheese and hamburger helper). All of these items go to homeless persons and needy families in Pittsburgh. Please place donations in the bins in the church vestibule. Thank you for your generosity!

Focus On . . . The St. Monica Society
The Society was formed to pray for and reach out to families and parishioners who no longer worship with us. The group meets monthly on the first Saturday at 9:30 am to pray to the Holy Spirit, ask for the intercession of St. Monica and her son, St. Augustine, and to study and discuss ways to reach out to and welcome others. For more information, contact Mary Catherine Scanlon at: stmonica@saintscholastica.com.

ANNUAL PARISH APPRECIATION BRUNCH
Save the date for the annual Parish Appreciation Brunch for all current staff and volunteers of the parish. The brunch will be held on April 15th at 12:30 pm at The Pittsburgh Field Club. Invitations will be mailed in a few weeks.

DID YOU KNOW…
Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy will be holding a Fish Fry on Friday, March 16th in the school cafeteria. Take out orders for lunch from 11 am to 1 pm. Eat in or take out dinner is served from 4-7 pm. Flyers will be available in the back of church.

LENTEN SPEAKER
The Aquinas Guild is pleased to sponsor the Reverend Justin Matro, O.S.B. of St. Vincent Seminary as its Lenten Speaker. Father Matro will speak in the church on Sunday, March 18th at 7 pm. All are welcome free of charge.

LENTEN DESERT DAY AT ST. PAUL'S
   Are you looking for some peace and quiet in your life? St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center on the South Side is offering a "desert day" on March 22 from 10 am to 4 pm. A desert day is a quiet, reflective time in a supportive environment where one listens to God. Mental and spiritual refreshment is achieved through the elements of private prayer, silence, walking in the garden, scripture reading, music, and rest. Eucharist will be celebrated at 3 pm.
   The day will begin with a presentation by Fran Tarkett on a Lenten theme. An opportunity for a private conference with a priest or the sacrament of reconciliation is available upon request. The suggested offering is $20.00 (lunch will be provided). Please register by calling the Retreat Center 412-381-7676.

HELP FOR GRIEVING SINGLES
Divorced, Widowed, or Separated? Beginning Experience offers help to hurting "single again" folks. The weekend program and optional post weekend sessions focus on a personal inward journey to begin a new life with renewed courage and hope. Grief, regrets, confusion, self doubt? You don't have to go through this alone. This program is presented by a team of people who have each suffered the loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation, and are willing to share their own experience to help others. Come to a safe place. Travel from heartache to hope. The next weekend will be held March 23-25, 2012 at the Gilmary Center in Moon Twp, PA. Payment arrangements and possible financial assistance are available. For more information, www.BeginningExperience.org or make a confidential call to Lyn at 412-448-9019 or Steve Smith at 412-367-4948 or 412-720-8694.

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
St. Ursula Parish Support for Grieving Families Ministry is offering a seven week grief support program - share with others who are grieving a loss of a loved one in an atmosphere of trust and caring compassion. Your shared experience of loss may be of help to another and, in turn, their experience may bring you a sense of comfort and peace. This free series runs seven consecutive Mondays beginning March 19, 2012, to April 30 at 7:00 pm. Sessions will meet in the Saint Ursula Parish Social Hall. For more information or to register call Sister Janice 412-486-6700 ext. 7.

APPALACHIA FUNDRAISER
Our Appalachia Fundraiser continues this week! Please consider supporting this memorable mission trip for our teens. The donation house is the vestibule.

PARISH PICNIC
Mark your calendars! The Parish Picnic will be Sunday, May 27th at Squaw Valley.

FORTY DAYS
The half way for Forty Days of Prayer for Life is coming up Saturday. There will be a Prayer Gathering at Planned Parenthood, 933 Liberty Ave., at 11 am on Saturday, March 17th. Afterwards we will walk to the Catholic Charities Office for more prayers and songs. Everyone is welcome.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: MARCH 11TH
         Sunday:     Ex 17:3-7/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42
        Monday:     2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Lk 4:24-30
        Tuesday:     Dn 3:25, 34-43/Mt 18:21-35
   Wednesday:    Dt 4:1, 5-9/Mt 5:17-19
       Thursday:    Jer 7:23-28/Lk 11:14-23
            Friday:    Hos 14:2-10/Mk 12:28-34
        Saturday:    Hos 6:1-6/Lk 18:9-14
Next Sunday:1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38
©Liturgical Publications Inc

PATRON OF THE WEEK
St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd.for their continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see their ad on the back page.

ONLINE RESOURCES FOR LENT
Do you spend a lot of time in front of a computer? Here are some online resources you can explore to aid you in your journey through Lent.
· The text of the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE) is available at the U.S. bishops' website: http://www.usccb.org/bible. The site has resources for Lent: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-resources/lent/index.cfm.
· Creighton University's Online Ministries feature daily readings and reflections, guides for prayer during Advent and Lent, and a 39-week Online Retreat, all in the tradition of St. Ignatius Loyola (founder of the Jesuit religious order): http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/online.html. Creighton's"Praying Lent" page is here: http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Lent/

VOTING
There is still time to register before the April election. Anyone who is an American citizen and has lived in the district at least 30 days before the April 24th election may register and be able to vote in the Primary. Young people who will be 18 years of age before or on April 24th may register and vote in the April election. Registration forms and Absentee Application Requests are available in the Church vestibule.

INFANT BAPTISMS
Baptisms are normally celebrated on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, and we are celebrating infant baptisms during Lent. Please make arrangements for the baptism itself with Fr. Ken at least six weeks before your desired date. The next preparation session for the parents of children who are scheduled to be baptized in the parish will be held on Monday evening, March 19, at 7:30 in the parish office. The session will provide parents an opportunity to reflect upon the meaning of the sacrament and to walk through the ceremony itself. If you plan to attend the session, please let Andy Bechman know (see the staff contact information in this bulletin).

Saturday, Vigil of the Third Sunday of Lent, March 10
   5:00 pm Lisa Martin (Bill & Jean Eckert)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Sunday, Third Sunday of Lent, March 11
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   9:00 am Barbara Veltri (Veltri Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am William Stewart (Jeanne & Kathy Murray))
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, Lenten Weekday, March 12
    8:30 am Mrs. Patsy Monteverde (Jimmy & Ve Ruggeri & Family)

Tuesday, Lenten Weekday, March 13
   8:30 am Patricia Washensky (Scanlon Family)

Wednesday, Lenten Weekday, March 14
   8:30 am Richard Cullinan (Cordaro Family)

Thursday, Lenten Weekday, March 15
   8:30 am Birthday, Anthony Michael Farina (Jean Marie & Anthony Farina)

Friday, Lenten Weekday, March 16
    8:30 am Mr. Larry Mignogna (Ann Marie Kiszka)

Saturday, Lenten Weekday, March 17
   9:00 am Birthday, Anthony M. Greco (Wife Tina, Carol & Jasmine)

Saturday, Vigil of the Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 17
   5:00 pm Anniv., Craig Shondeck (Mother, Father & Brother)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 18
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Margaret Weis (Jim & Susie Ryan)
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   11:00 am Francis P. Clifford (Wife)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th 9:00 a.m.; W, F 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M, T, W, F 7:30 a.m.
St. John Cantius, Sharpsburg: Th 7:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th.M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF

Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

March 4, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:17:00 +0000

Second Sunday of Lent
   Mountain climbers who ascend the highest peaks spend a lot of time in preparation. Unlike those of us who take a short hike in the woods or amble over rolling hills, serious mountain climbers can spend weeks or months planning an ascent. Often, the expense alone requires a search for sponsors if a trip is to involve a larger group of people. Nepal now requires a permit of up to $25,000 per person to enter the Mount Everest area for climbing. Mountain climbing for some people has become a thrill-seeking opportunity, if you have the money to spend on it.
    Peter, James, and John were fishermen, not thrill-seeking adventurers. But when they climbed up Mount Tabor with Jesus, they had an experience beyond words. In his Gospel Mark describes the transfiguration of Jesus as an appearance in which his clothes became dazzling white. Elijah and Moses, the prophet and the lawgiver, appear with Jesus in this startling scene. Mark says of Peter in his Gospel, "He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified."
    Every bit of thrill-seeking has some terror in it. A roller coaster is fun for so many people precisely because there is just that little bit of fear that adds to the exhilaration of the ride. But fear can also paralyze, as it did Peter up on the mountain, when he did not know what to say. Fear can also make us run away. That also happened to Peter, on the night when Jesus was arrested, and Peter denied him.
    As Christians, we aren't necessarily thrill-seekers, but we are like mountain climbers in one important way: we spend a lot of time in preparation. Throughout our lives we seek the highest goal, life with Christ in heaven. Lent gives us the tools to get even better at reaching that summit. Our prayer, our fasting, our almsgiving can lead us to the peak of perfection in Christ.

©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc

LENT WEEK TWO:
SUNDAY, MARCH 4TH—SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH
   Weekday Mass Schedule: Please consult our Mass Schedule (after the list of our schedule, we have listed the times of our neighboring parishes).
    Stations of the Cross: Fridays in Lent at 7:30pm (no evening Stations on Good Friday).
    Lenten Evening Prayer: Monday, March 5th at 7:00pm.
    Reconciliation (Confessions) this week: For Religious Education students and their families on Tuesday, March 6th at 6:30 p.m.

LENTEN EVENINGS OF PRAYER
Are you hoping to grow closer to God this Lent? We can do so through prayer, not only as individuals, but as a community. We invite you to participate in one of two parish evenings of prayer, on Monday, March 5, or Tuesday, March 20, at 7:00 p.m. in the church. The service, which is the same on both evenings, includes song, Scripture passages, and a homily. We especially invite liturgical ministers and catechists to attend one of the evenings and, after the prayer service, to participate in workshops designed to aid you in your ministry.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES
It's Girl Scout Cookie time! Girl Scout Cookies will be available after all masses this weekend. Girl Scout cookies are only available once a year so stock up now! You may also purchase a box to donate as part of the Girl Scout "Gift of Caring". Donated boxes can be sent to our US Troops, Aspinwall Meals on Wheels and the homeless ministry. Thank you for your support of Girl Scouts!

MINISTRY OF PRAISE
In preparation for a new Ministry of Praise prayer list, please put prayer requests in the boxes in the vestibule of the church or call Arlene Probst at 412-781-2337or email scanlonk@juno.com.

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY FOR TEENS
Sunday, March 11th in the Ministry Center from 10am - 11am. This engaging discussion will address issues of self esteem, relationships and God for your life. No RSVP required. A light breakfast is provided.

MEGA MEETING
Our last Mega Meeting for our Confirmation candidates and their parent or sponsor will be Sunday, March 11th in the Pastoral Center after the 11 a.m. Mass.

LENTEN SPEAKER
The Aquinas Guild is pleased to sponsor the Reverend Justin Matro, O.S.B. of St. Vincent Seminary as its Lenten Speaker. Father Matro will speak at St. Scholastica Church on Sunday, March 18th at 7 p.m. All are welcome free of charge.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
   Lent is an ideal time to deepen our practice of stewardship by sharing our time and our goods with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.

Help Needed!
· Nancy Heil has requested donations of the following non-food items: toilet paper, white tube socks, used sheets and pillowcases, and small microwave ovens. Our ongoing collection of food items now includes canned chicken and tuna, canned fruit, breakfast cereal, and prepared food mixes (such as macaroni and cheese and hamburger helper). Please place donations in the bins in the church vestibule. Thank you for your generosity.

Good News!
Our 65 Confirmation candidates participated in their retreat on February 11.

Haiti Educational Event: Over 250 children from St. Scholastica CCD and Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy experienced an interactive program last weekend, sponsored by our Hope for Haiti Committee. The kids "visited" a Haitian dwelling and sampled food there, decorated cards for Haitian schoolchildren, and learned more about Haiti through a slide presentation. Many thanks to the teens and parents who helped to run the event. Watch our website for more news about Haiti.

Focus On . . . The Fox Chapel Area Women's Catholic Scripture Study
provides an in-depth study of one book of the Bible each year (from September to May). The Catholic Scripture Study aims to further our understanding of our Lord and His Church and also to provide an opportunity for fellowship. If you are interested, please contact Mary Wilson by e-mail at: womensscripturestudy@saintscholastica.com

ANNUAL PARISH APPRECIATION BRUNCH
Save the date for the annual Parish Appreciation Brunch for all current staff and volunteers of the parish. The brunch will be held on April 15th at 12:30 p.m. at The Pittsburgh Field Club. Invitations will be mailed in a few weeks.

DID YOU KNOW…
Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy will be holding a Fish Fry on Friday, March 16th in the school cafeteria. Take out orders for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eat in or take out dinner is served from 4-7 p.m. Flyers will be available in the back of church.

APPALACHIA MISSION TRIP
The deadline for registering for this year's Appalachia Mission Trip the week of June 24th is Tuesday, March 6th.

HEALING MASS
"The Fraternity of Priests" will be celebrating a Mass for healing on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Bonaventure Church on Mt. Royal Blvd. in Shaler. You are invited to come and celebrate the Eucharist with them, expecting the healing presence of the Lord Jesus at every Mass, to touch you in all of your needs.

CENTRAL CATHOLIC
Congratulations to the following students of our parish for achieving Honor Roll Status at Central Catholic. High Honors: Kyle Ciccone, Griffith Gentilcore, Clayton Gentilcore, Patrick Leech, Timothy Livingston, William Maher, Mark Petraglia & William Rielly. Honors: Alexander Butler, Grant Hettinger, Theodore Larkin & Michael Pompeo.

SOFTBALL REGISTRATION
Registration for girls softball is currently underway for girls ages 6-18. Aspinwall Softball is currently the only organization in the Fox Chapel School District/Area to offer girls the opportunity to play both slow pitch softball and fast pitch softball beyond the 8 and under age group. Anyone residing or working in the Fox chapel school district is eligible to register to play in the spring. To register, go to aspinwallsoftball.com. Registration ends March 9, 2012. For additional information please email anthonyjgoreczny-softball@yahoo.com.

RCIA NEWS
Luke Chilson is a nine year old boy who has been working with his father, RCIA team member Clark Chilson, and Jamie Dillon to prepare himself to enter the Catholic Church. In mid-February, during a meeting of our Children's Liturgy of the Word, Luke participated in a Rite of Acceptance. He publicly affirmed that he wishes to prepare for baptism, and Fr. Ken, along with the children present, welcomed him into our parish community. This Sunday, Luke takes another step along his path to full membership in the Church, as he participates in the Rite of Election at St. Paul Cathedral, led by Bishop Zubik. The Rite marks the beginning of a period of final preparation for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, which Luke will receive at the Easter Vigil. The season of Lent owes its origins to the efforts of Christian communities to support their catechumens by joining them in prayer, fasting and penitence, so we ask your prayers especially for Luke during this Lent.

LENTEN DESERT DAY AT ST. PAUL'S
Are you looking for some peace and quiet in your life? St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center on the South Side is offering a "desert day" on March 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A desert day is a quiet, reflective time in a supportive environment where one listens to God. Mental and spiritual refreshment is achieved through the elements of private prayer, silence, walking in the garden, scripture reading, music, and rest. Eucharist will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. The day will begin with a presentation by Fran Tarkett on a Lenten theme. An opportunity for a private conference with a priest or the sacrament of reconciliation is available upon request. The suggested offering is $20.00 (lunch will be provided). Please register by calling the Retreat Center 412-381-7676.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: MARCH 4TH
        Sunday:      Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10
       Monday:      Dn 9:4b-10/Lk 6:36-38
       Tuesday:      Is 1:10, 16-20/Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday:     Jer 18:18-20/Mt 20:17-28
     Thursday:      Jer 17:5-10/Lk 16:19-31
          Friday:      Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
       Saturday:     Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Next Sunday:Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25
©Liturgical Publications Inc

HAITI COMMITTEE
The Hope for Haiti Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 7th at 7:30 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. All are welcome!

PATRON OF THE WEEK
St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Dr. Frank LeDonne of Hartwood Chiropractic for their continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see their ad on the back page.

PARISH SHARE
Two weeks ago you received a mailing from the parish inviting you to participate in the annual Parish Share Campaign. We are requesting that you pledge $25.00 a month for ten months. We ask that you use the yellow envelopes in your monthly packet to make these monthly payments. Our assessment this year is $84,000.00. We can make this goal if YOU do your fair share for Parish Share. Thank you for supporting not only the parish, but also the diocese. Fr. Ken

VOTER REGISTRATION
In anticipation of the April Primary Election we will have Voter Registration this weekend, March 3rd & 4th, after all the Masses.

ONLINE RESOURCES FOR LENT
Do you spend a lot of time in front of a computer? Here are some online resources you can explore to aid you in your journey through Lent.
· The text of the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE) is available at the U.S. bishops' website: http://www.usccb.org/bible. The site has resources for Lent: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-resources/lent/index.cfm.
· Creighton University's Online Ministries feature daily readings and reflections, guides for prayer during Advent and Lent, and a 39-week Online Retreat, all in the tradition of St. Ignatius Loyola (founder of the Jesuit religious order): http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/online.html. Creighton's"Praying Lent" page is here: http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Lent/

REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Jane McNulty.

MASS INTENTIONS:

Saturday, Vigil of the Second Sunday of Lent, March 3
   5:00 pm William Underwood (Heather Underwood)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Second Sunday of Lent, March 4
   7:30 am Rosemarie Labriola (Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   11:00 am 65th Wedding Anniversary, Jack & Rhodora Donahue (Ed & Audrey Ifft)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, Lenten Weekday, March 5
    8:30 am Francis Clifford (Wife)

Tuesday, Lenten Weekday, March 6
    8:30 am Winnie Putze (Mary Legath)

Wednesday, Lenten Weekday, March 7
    8:30 am Anniversary, Gerald T. Horne (Family)

Thursday, Lenten Weekday, March 8
   8:30 am COMMUNION SERVICE

Friday, Lenten Weekday, March 9
    8:30 am William Rodgers (Maureen Griffith)

Saturday, Lenten Weekday, March 10
   9:00 am Birthday, Dr. Thomas Tamburo (Evelyn Conflenti)

Saturday, Vigil of the Third Sunday of Lent, March 10
    5:00 pm Lisa Martin (Bill & Jean Eckert)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Sunday, Third Sunday of Lent, March 11
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am Barbara Veltri (Veltri Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am William Stewart (Jeanne & Kathy Murray))
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th 9:00 a.m.; W, F 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M, T, W, F 7:30 a.m.
St. John Cantius, Sharpsburg: Th 7:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th.M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF

Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com
Facilities Manager

Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

February 26, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:55:00 +0000

1st Sunday of Lent
It was just two months ago that we celebrated Christmas. Remember back to that holiday season? Festive lights, glorious decorations, glittering trees, colorful poinsettias, family meals, joyous celebrations, Christmas gifts. Somewhere in all of that mix, it was likely that there was also a Christmas Nativity scene. Maybe it was a family heirloom carefully set up in a corner so that it wouldn't be disturbed. Or possibly your family Nativity scene last Christmas was hand-drawn artwork by one of your school children that was proudly displayed on the refrigerator. (Maybe it's even still there!)
   Wait a minute! Isn't this the First Sunday of Lent? Why all the talk about Christmas? Because like Christmas itself, the First Sunday of Lent always has a Gospel that reminds us that Jesus is truly human! With all the stories of the past few weeks (healings of Peter's mother-in-law, a leper, a paralytic, and the casting out of a demon) we could begin to think of Jesus only as some kind of miracle-worker. To do that would remove him from a clear and concrete association with us. For centuries, the church has clearly taught that Jesus is completely and thoroughly human just as he is completely and thoroughly divine.
   Today's Gospel reminds us that Jesus was tempted, just like we are tempted. He had the opportunity to accede to the wiles of Satan. Instead, he emerged from the desert to proclaim a Gospel of repentance. We hear this story of Jesus' humanity as we begin Lent to give us encouragement for the next forty days. We often begin Lent with a lot of enthusiasm. We are ready to change our lives. But changing how we live is difficult, and temptations are rampant. The Gospel tells us that angels came and ministered to Jesus while he was being tempted. Start Lent by asking a friend or a family member to be an angel for you in the next forty days, to ask you occasionally how your Lent is going.
©2011 Liturgical Publications Inc

LENT WEEK ONE:
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH—SATURDAY, MARCH 3RD
   Weekday Mass Schedule: Please consult our Mass Schedule (after the list of our schedule, we have listed the times of our neighboring parishes).
    Stations of the Cross: Fridays in Lent at 7:30 p.m. (no evening Stations on Good Friday).
    Confessions this week: Saturday morning at 9:30.

LENTEN EVENINGS OF PRAYER
Are you hoping to grow closer to God this Lent? We can do so through prayer, not only as individuals, but as a community. We invite you to participate in one of two parish evenings of prayer, on Monday, March 5, or Tuesday, March 20, at 7:00 p.m. in the church. The service, which is the same on both evenings, includes song, Scripture passages, and a homily. We especially invite liturgical ministers and catechists to attend one of the evenings and, after the prayer service, to participate in workshops designed to aid you in your ministry.

COLLECTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY:
$67,311.86
BUDGETED:
$56,012.67
SURPLUS:
$11,299.19
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GIRL SCOUT COOKIES
It's Girl Scout Cookie time! Girl Scout Cookies will be available after all masses this weekend. Girl Scout cookies are only available once a year so stock up now! You may also purchase a box to donate as part of the Girl Scout "Gift of Caring." Donated boxes can be sent to our US Troops, Aspinwall Meals on Wheels and the homeless ministry. Thank you for your support of Girl Scouts!

GATHER HYMN BOOKS
Want to honor a loved one? We still have some Gather books that can be dedicated to family or friends. If you're interested in doing so, please call the Parish Office at 412-781-0186 ext. 10.

APPALACHIA MISSION TRIP
The deadline for registering for this year's Appalachia Mission Trip the week of June 24th is Tuesday, March 6th.

ST. VINCENT DePAUL FOOD PANTRY
Come in to la Cappella on Sunday, February 26th, from 12:00 noon - 9:00 p.m. at the Waterworks Mall and 20% of your tab goes directly to the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. Make sure to mention this ad to your server. The St. Vincent DePaul Pantry serves the entire Fox Chapel Area School District and is located in the basement of St. Mary's Church in Sharpsburg.

STEWARDSHIP:
Lent is an ideal time to deepen our practice of stewardship by sharing our time and our goods with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.

Help Needed!
    · We are looking for a group or family to sponsor our April Coffee House. We hope to hold the gathering on a Sunday in April after the 9:00 or 11:00 Mass; the particular date is negotiable. We estimate a time commitment of an hour in advance to organize or purchase paper products, doughnuts, etc., and one and a half hours on the day of the Coffee House to set up and clean up. A list of instructions will be provided. This is a wonderful opportunity for a family, parish group, or religious education small group to contribute to a spirit of togetherness in our parish community! To sign up or get more information, please contact Boo Benckart at boobenckart@saintscholastica.com.
    · Nancy Heil has requested donations of the following non-food items: toilet paper,white tube socks, and small microwave ovens. In general, Nancy can accept gently-used items as well as new ones. Our ongoing collection of food items now includes canned chicken and tuna, canned fruit, breakfast cereal, and prepared food mixes (such as macaroni and cheese and hamburger helper). Please place donations in the bins in the church vestibule. Thank you for your generosity!

Good News!
We collected 41 cans of tuna last weekend for the food pantry at East End Cooperative Ministry. Thanks to all who donated and to Geoff Tolge for arranging delivery of the tuna to EECM in East Liberty.

Focus On: The Committee for Persons with Disabilities
This group works to ensure that all persons can participate fully in the liturgy and activities of the Church. The Committee works closely with the Diocesan Department for Persons with Disabilities and provides support, information and resources for people with any type of disability. We also coordinate a special annual Mass which gives the parish an opportunity to welcome persons with a disability. To help advance this work, contact Ann Scanlon at: advocate@saintscholastica.com.

2012 MASS INTENTIONS
Mass Intentions are still available for 2012. Special requests will be considered for 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary Masses requested during the regularly scheduled Mass times. The donation for Masses, as mandated by the Diocese, remains at $10.00 each. For information, and available dates, please call the Parish Office, 412-781-0186, ext. 10.

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
   The following text continues a summary of the document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, prepared by the United States bishops in 2007, and reissued by them in 2011. We hope that this summary of official Catholic teaching on political participation will help all of us to root our views in our faith and to form our consciences as we approach our political decisions.

What Does the Church Say About Catholic Social Teaching in the Public Square? Key Themes
    · Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Economic justice calls for decent work at fair, living wages, opportunities for legal status for immigrant workers, and the opportunity for all people to work together for the common good through their work, ownership, enterprise, investment, participation in unions, and other forms of economic activity.
    · Solidarity
We are one human family, whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. Our Catholic commitment to solidarity requires that we pursue justice, eliminate racism, end human trafficking, protect human rights, seek peace, and avoid the use of force except as a necessary last resort.
    · Caring for God's Creation
Care for the earth is a duty of our Catholic faith. We all are called to be careful stewards of God's creation and to ensure a safe and hospitable environment for vulnerable human beings now and in the future.
    · Conclusion
In light of Catholic teaching, as bishops we vigorously repeat our call for a renewed politics that focuses on moral principles, the defense of life, the needs of the weak, and the pursuit of the common good. This kind of political participation reflects the social teaching of our Church and the best traditions of our nation.

   For a wide range of educational and other resources to help share Faithful Citizenship, go to www.faithfulcitizenship.org.
The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship was developed by the chairmen, in consultation with the membership, of the Committees on Domestic Policy, International Policy, Pro-Life Activities, Communications, Doctrine, Education, and Migration of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). It was approved for publication by the full body of bishops at its November 2007 General Meeting and has been authorized for publication by the undersigned. Msgr. David J. Malloy, STD General Secretary, USCCB

YOUTH MASS
Saturday, March 3rd at 5:00 p.m. All youth interested in singing should arrive for rehearsal at 3:30 p.m. After mass we will have a Hawaiian themed gathering featuring the acclaimed movie "Soul Surfer in the Pastoral Center. Please bring a beach chair.

INTERSECTION
On Sunday, March 11th, we will have a very special Intersection. Our topic will be Theology of the Body. All students grades 8-12 are encouraged to attend. We will meet in the Ministry Center from 10am-11 a.m. A light breakfast will be provided.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: FEBRUARY 26TH
        Sunday:      Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15
       Monday:      Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Mt 25:31-46
       Tuesday:     Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday:     Jon 3:1-10/Lk 11:29-32
     Thursday:      Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Mt 7:7-12
          Friday:      Ez 18:21-28/Mt 5:20-26
      Saturday:      Dt 26:16-19/Mt 5:43-48
Next Sunday:     Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10
©Liturgical Publications Inc

HAITI COMMITTEE
   The Haiti Committee is holding an interactive educational event for CCD and CDTCA students at various times on February 26th, 27th & 28th. Parishioners are welcome to view the display after the 11:00 Mass on Sunday, Feb. 26, and after the morning Masses on Feb. 27 and 28. The display will feature a Haitian dwelling replica, PowerPoint slideshow, crafts, and many photos.
   Through your generosity, St. Scholastica Parish has been able to support the education of 7 students at Good Samaritans School in Haiti. To provide continued support for the same students in 2012, we are seeking some additional donations. If you were unable to contribute through the Christmas Tag Program in December, or if you'd just like to make a contribution now, it's not too late. Please write a check to the Mortel Family Charitable Foundation and return it to the parish office or bring it with you to the display. Any amount is greatly appreciated.

DID YOU KNOW…
Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy's Boys Varsity and Girls JV Basketball teams won their section. Both teams were undefeated in the section and will be playing in the Diocesan playoffs. The Girls Varsity basketball team also qualified for the Diocesan playoffs. Go Panthers!

REGISTRATIONS NEEDED FOR BIBLE STUDY
We have had few registrations to date for our Bible study, "The Passion and Resurrection Narratives of Jesus." If you are interested in participating, please notify Andy Bechman by Monday, February 27, so that we will know whether we have sufficient numbers to pursue the study.
    The study is offered on Wednesday evenings at 7:30, beginning on February 29, and on Thursday mornings at 10:00, beginning on March 1. There is a materials fee of $20. For more information or to register, see the flyers at the church entrances or consult the Adult Faith Formation page on our website.

VOTER REGISTRATION
In anticipation of the April Primary Election we will have Voter Registration next weekend, March 3rd & 4th, after all the Masses.

PATRON OF THE WEEK
St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Dr. Frank LeDonne of Hartwood Chiropractic for their continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see their ad on the back page.

MASS INTENTIONS:

Saturday, Vigil of the First Sunday of Lent, February 25
   5:00 pm Jane Thompson (Ruth & Gary Keefer)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, First Sunday of Lent, February 26
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Cathleen Davlin (Gail & John Wood)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Daniel Gribben (Celeste Callahan)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, Lenten Weekday, February 27
   8:30 am For the Spiritual & Temporal Welfare of Matthew T. Elder (Charlena Cunningham & Pam York)

Tuesday, Lenten Weekday, February 28
    8:30 am Russell Gibbons (Judy Micher)

Wednesday, Lenten Weekday, February 29
    8:30 am Robert Chambers (Ann Marie Kiszka)

Thursday, Lenten Weekday, March 1
   8:30 am COMMUNION SERVICE

Friday, Lenten Weekday, March 2
    8:30 am Mrs. Lelia Totten (Jimmy & Ve Ruggeri &Family)

Saturday, Lenten Weekday, March 3
    9:00 am Msgr. D. Kraus (Jo & Natalie Certo)

Saturday, Vigil of the Second Sunday of Lent, March 3
   5:00 pm William Underwood (Heather Underwood)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Second Sunday of Lent, March 4
   7:30 am Rosemarie Labriola (Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   11:00 am 65th Wedding Anniversary, Jack & Rhodora Donahue (Ed & Audrey Ifft)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th 9:00 a.m.; W, F 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M, T, W, F 7:30 a.m.
St. John Cantius, Sharpsburg: Th 7:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th.M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF

Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

February 19, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:13:00 +0000

7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
   It's astonishing to some people that we Catholics will spend time talking to a priest about our deepest faults. Confession of sins and being assured of God's forgiveness is not something that everyone readily understands. But when we take the time to really acknowledge our sinfulness, to admit to ourselves, to God, and to another person (the priest) what we have done wrong, we can experience the healing that comes from the confession of our sins.
    The Gospel today explicitly reminds us that the forgiveness of sins is connected to healing. When we confess our sins, make an act of contrition, and receive absolution we are healed in that sacrament. The paralyzed man who was dropped through the roof in front of Jesus by his friends had his sins forgiven. Much to the astonishment of the crowd, the paralytic got up, rolled up his mat, and walked out the door. It was that easy.
    There is a lot of misconception about the sacrament of penance. Once a person gets over the hurdle of fear or shame though, it really is as easy as the actions of the paralyzed man. There was a lot of work on the part of others to get him in front of Jesus. They had to carry him there, open the roof, and lower him down. And before we go to confession, there is some work we have to do. We have to examine our conscience, and be willing to be honest with ourselves and with God. But after that it's easy. We sit down, tell the priest our sins, receive a penance, pray a prayer of contrition, receive absolution, and then go on our way.
    It is the work of reconciliation that takes much longer, sometimes even a lifetime. Because sin fractures relationships, confession really is the easy part. It is what we do afterwards to heal the wounds that is the most demanding. It is a good thing Lent begins on Wednesday!

©2011 Liturgical Publications Inc

ASH WEDNESDAY—THIS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND
   We begin the Penitential Season of Lent this Wednesday. We have two scheduled Masses on Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. We also have a Scripture Service at 12:00 noon. Imposition of ashes will take place within the Masses and Scripture Service.
   If you are a registered parishioner, you should have received a Lenten mailing containing a Lenten Prayer Book and a sheet detailing all the Lenten Services: Holy Week Services, times for Confession and Stations of the Cross, etc. If you did not receive this mailing, please call the Parish Office and we will be happy to send the Lenten packet to you.
    Stations of the Cross are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays during Lent (except Good Friday).

ALTAR FLOWERS
This weekend's altar flowers were donated by Ted Massalski & Children in loving memory of Sheila J. Massalski.

ALTAR FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
As you know, during Lent we have no flower arrangements in the sanctuary. However, during the Easter season and summer we always have a flower arrangement in front of the altar. If you would like to honor someone (birthday, wedding anniversary, date of death, etc.) a donation of $50.00 or more will dedicate the altar arrangement for that person. Also, we will publish that person's name in the bulletin for that week. For information and available dates, please call the parish office: 412-781-0186, ext. 10.

RECONCILIATION RETREAT
The Reconciliation Retreat has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 25th from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. This is for all 2nd grade students and a parent. We are looking forward to a wonderful morning.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES
It's Girl Scout Cookie time! Girl Scouts from CDTCA will be selling Girl Scout cookies after all Masses on February 25th and 26th and March 3rd and 4th.

GATHER HYMN BOOKS
Want to honor a loved one? We still have some Gather books that can be dedicated to family or friends. If you're interested in doing so, please call the Parish Office at 412-781-0186 ext. 10.

SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOP
Instead of going to Habitat for Humanity this Saturday, we will be hosting a skill building workshop for all teens interested in going to Appalachia or working with Habitat; Saturday, March 3rd from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please meet us in the Ministry Center.

APPALACHIA MISSION TRIP
The deadline for registering for this year's Appalachia Mission Trip the week of June 24th is Tuesday, March 6th. There will be an Appalachia meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Pastoral Center on March 6th.

STEWARDSHIP:
Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
· Nancy Heil has added boxes of breakfast cereal to the list of items she is requesting for distribution to homeless persons and needy families in Pittsburgh. She also requests your prayers for these families and persons in need.
· We are collecting cans of tuna this weekend. They will go to the food pantry of East End Cooperative Ministry in East Liberty. Please place cans in the basket in the rear of the church.
· We are looking for a group or family to sponsor our April Coffee House. We hope to hold the gathering on a Sunday in April after the 9:00 or 11:00 Mass; the particular date is negotiable. We estimate a time commitment of an hour in advance to organize or purchase paper products, doughnuts, etc., and one and a half hours on the day of the Coffee House to set up and clean up. A list of instructions will be provided. This is a wonderful opportunity for a family, parish group, or religious education small group to contribute to a spirit of togetherness in our parish community! To sign up or get more information, please contact Boo Benckart at boobenckart@saintscholastica.com.
Good News!
Thanks to Leigh Friday for sponsoring the Coffee House that took place after the 9:00 Mass last Sunday. Hot coffee, fresh doughnuts and warm company were just the thing to buck up our spirits on a cold winter morning!
Focus On . . . Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
These parishioners distribute Holy Communion at weekend masses, holyday masses and daily mass. Some of the ministers take communion to homebound parishioners and parishioners in hospitals and nursing homes. If you are an active Catholic and you feel you may be called to this ministry, please contact Fr. Ken

REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the souls of Robert Marsico and Jill Milan.

2012 MASS INTENTIONS
Mass Intentions are still available for 2012. Special requests will be considered for 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary Masses requested during the regularly scheduled Mass times. The donation for Masses, as mandated by the Diocese, remains at $10.00 each. For information, and available dates, please call the Parish Office, 412-781-0186, ext. 10.

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
   The following text continues a summary of the document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, prepared by the United States bishops in 2007, and reissued by them in 2011. We hope that this summary of official Catholic teaching on political participation will help all of us to root our views in our faith and to form our consciences as we approach our political decisions.

What Does the Church Say About Catholic Social Teaching in the Public Square?— Key Themes
· Call to Family, Community, and Participation
The family, based on marriage between a man and a woman, is the fundamental unit of society. This sanctuary for the creation and nurturing of children must not be redefined, undermined, or neglected. Supporting families should be a priority for economic and social policies. How our society is organized—in economics and politics, in law and public policy—affects the well-being of individuals and of society. Every person and association has a right and a duty to participate in shaping society to promote the well-being of individuals and the common good.
· Rights and Responsibilities
Every human being has a right to life, the fundamental right that makes all other rights possible. Each of us has a right to religious freedom, which enables us to live and act in accord with our God-given dignity, as well as a right to access to those things required for human decency—food and shelter, education and employment, health care and housing. Corresponding to these rights are duties and responsibilities—to one another, to our families, and to the larger society.
· Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
While the common good embraces all, those who are in greatest need deserve preferential concern. A moral test for society is how we treat the weakest among us—the unborn, those dealing with disabilities or terminal illness, the poor and marginalized.

PASSION & RESURRECTION NARRATIVES OF JESUS
    There are no Scripture texts closer to the heart of our faith than those that recount the Passion and Resurrection of the Lord. In this seven-week Bible study, beginning in Lent and extending into the Easter season, we will look at these stories in each of the four Gospels. Through them, we hope to gain insights into how the pain of the cross and the joy and hope of the Resurrection are present in our daily living.
   The study is offered on Wednesday evenings at 7:30, beginning on February 29, and on Thursday mornings at 10:00, beginning on March 1. There is a materials fee of $20. For more information or to register, see the flyers at the church entrances or consult the Adult Faith Formation page on our website. Please respond by February 20 in order to receive your materials at the first meeting.

YOUTH MASS
Saturday, March 3rd at 5:00 p.m. All youth interested in singing should arrive for rehearsal at 3:30 p.m. Musicians should contact Jamie Dillon ASAP. After mass we will host a Hawaiian Luau for all youth featuring the movie "Soul Surfer" in the Pastoral Center. Please bring a beach chair.

DID YOU KNOW…
Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy is now accepting registrations for the 2012-2013 school year. Openings are available for most grades, pre-K through 8. Please contact the school for a tour 412.781.7927. Financial aid is available.

GIFT CERTIFICATES
We will be selling gift certificates after Sunday Masses this weekend, February 19th. A wide variety will be available including Giant Eagle, Community and Whole Foods. Cash or checks (payable to CDTCA) will be accepted. Thank you for your continued support.

FISH FRY
CDTCA will be holding its first Fish Fry on Friday, February 24th.Take out orders only for lunch from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dinner eat in or take out will be served from 4-7 p.m. Information on ordering will be available in the back of church beginning Saturday, February 18.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: FEBRUARY 19TH
        Sunday:      Is 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25/2 Cor 1:18-22/Mk 2:1-12
       Monday:      Jas 3:13-18/Mk 9:14-29
       Tuesday:      Jas 4:1-10/Mk 9:30-37
Wednesday:     Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
      Thursday:     Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25
           Friday:     Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15
       Saturday:     Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32
Next Sunday:     Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15

THANK YOU
Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy would like to thank all fo the parishioners who supported the Valentine's Day Bake Sale last weekend. Thanks to your generosity, it was a huge success. We hope you enjoyed eating our treats as much as we CDTCA moms enjoyed making them especially for you!

HAITI COMMITTEE
    The Haiti Committee is holding an interactive educational event for CCD and CDTCA students at various times on February 26th, 27th & 28th. Parishioners are welcome to view the display after the 11:00 Mass on Sunday, Feb. 26, and after the morning Masses on Feb. 27 and 28. The display will feature a Haitian dwelling replica, PowerPoint slideshow, crafts, and many photos.
   Through your generosity, St. Scholastica Parish has been able to support the education of 7 students at Good Samaritans School in Haiti. To provide continued support for the same students in 2012, we are seeking some additional donations. If you were unable to contribute through the Christmas Tag Program in December, or if you'd just like to make a contribution now, it's not too late. Please write a check to the Mortel Family Charitable Foundation and return it to the parish office or bring it with you to the display. Any amount is greatly appreciated.

PATRON OF THE WEEK
St. Scholastica Parish would like to thank Tudi Mechanical Systems for their continued support of the St. Scholastica Bulletin. Please see their ad on the back page.

MASS INTENTIONS:

Saturday, Vigil of the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 18
   5:00 pm Sjef Sterrenberg (Carfagna Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 19
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am George Peter Simons (Patricia G. Snyder)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Birthday, Sarah Kristin Owen (Family)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Monday, weekday, February 20
    8:30 am Anne Balestrino (Joe & Karen Staley)

Tuesday, weekday, February 21
   8:30 am In Honor of the Holy Name of Jesus

Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, February 22
   8:30 am John Warburton (Sal & Kathleen Risanti)
   Noon Lenten Service
   7:00 pm For the Spiritual & Temporal Welfare of Mr. & Mrs. John Donahue (Jamie Brush & James Scott)

Thursday, Lenten Weekday, February 23
   8:30 am COMMUNION SERVICE

Friday, Lenten Weekday, February 24
    8:30 am Rick Westbrook (Mr. & Mrs. Bill Kiszka)

Saturday, Lenten Weekday, February 25
   9:00 am Carl Tustin (John Staley)

Saturday, Vigil of the First Sunday of Lent, February 25
   5:00 pm Jane Thompson (Ruth & Gary Keefer)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, First Sunday of Lent, February 26
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am Cathleen Davlin (Gail & Josh Wood))
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Daniel Gribben (Celeste Callahan)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th, F 9:00 a.m.; W 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M-F, 7:30 a.m.

SAINT SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th., M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF

Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

February 12, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:39:00 +0000

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

   A friend of mine had been out of work for over a year. He spent a good deal of time each week contacting businesses, sending out résumés, and filling out applications. In the first few months he was pretty hopeful, but then after a while I could start to see how the lack of securing a new position was beginning to weigh on him. As a household, they had come to rely solely on his wife's income. When the unemployment ran out and they began to dip into savings, my friend's confidence was shaken. When he landed a new job he was overjoyed, and even though it was not as prestigious as his previous employment, my friend couldn't wait to tell others about his good fortune.
   In some ways my friend was a bit like the leper in the Gospel today. He lost what he once had. In my friend's case it was a job; for the leper it was his health. They both ended up in a situation that made them feel isolated, cut off from ordinary life. Despite that, neither of them gave up. My friend kept looking for work; the leper took the initiative to seek out Jesus. And both of them ended up with something they were looking for and they had to tell others.
   Often when we have good news, we like to share it, especially if it impacts how others might view us. For the leper, bragging about his cure meant that he would be welcomed back into society. For my friend, sharing the good news about his new job helped to validate his self-worth at a time he was struggling. Being saved by Jesus is the best thing that has happened to any of us. We don't have to go around telling that story every minute of every day. But it's not a story we should keep secret either. Is there someone with whom you can share the good news?
                                                                                                            ©2011 Liturgical Publications Inc

ALTAR FLOWERS
   This weekend's altar flowers were donated by Dolores Rueger and family in memory of Dr. Raimund Rueger.
   Our apologies to the Paulick Family. Last week's altar flowers were in memory of George Paulick, donated by the Paulick Family.

DISPATCH FROM THE BIBLE STUDY--A MAN OF INTEGRITY
   What do you know about St. Joseph? In some ways, he can seem like a superfluous character in the Christmas story. The baby Jesus and his mother Mary seem to be the important ones, while Joseph plays a supporting role at best—he's not even the "real" father of Jesus. In the classic Christmas icon, Mary and Jesus are at the center, while Joseph mopes off in a corner.
    In the second week of our Bible study, however, we found that Joseph is the central character in Matthew's story of the birth of Christ. It is Joseph who provides the critical link in the genealogy that connects Jesus with his ancestors Abraham and, especially, King David. This is the case because, by accepting Jesus and naming him, Joseph becomes Jesus' father in the eyes of the Jewish Law.
    As we considered Joseph's role in Matthew's gospel, we were impressed with his integrity. Matthew describes Joseph as a righteous man—meaning one who valued and followed God's law. He was also a compassionate man, as his treatment of Mary makes clear. Joseph's young betrothed was found to be pregnant before they were together—surely a source of shame for him in a society where preserving honor and avoiding shame were so important. Joseph could have turned his shame into anger at Mary, subjecting her to a public inquiry. Instead, he decided to "divorce her quietly "and spare her that.
    Then came an angel's message in a dream, and Joseph learns the truth about Mary and their son. [The statue in our sanctuary portraying the annunciation to Joseph is one of the few representations of this moment in Christian art.] For the rest of the story, the pattern is the same. God communicates to Joseph through dreams and Joseph gets up and goes into action: taking Mary into his home and taking Jesus as his own son, leading his family away from Herod's bloodthirstiness into Egypt, and bringing them to Nazareth when it was safe to do so. Joseph's example challenges us to attune our inner ear to God's voice and to take action on the basis of what we hear.

RECONCILIATION RETREAT
The Reconciliation Retreat has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 25th, from 9:30 a.m. - noon in the Pastoral Center. This is for all 2nd grade students and a parent. We are looking forward to a wonderful morning.

SKI TRIP
The Youth Ministry Ski Trip is scheduled for Friday, February 17th, at Hidden Valley. All teens are welcome. We also need drivers and chaperones. Please contact Jamie Dillon for more information.

STEWARDSHIP
   Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.

Help Needed!
· We are looking for a group or family to sponsor our April Coffee House. We hope to hold the gathering on a Sunday in April after the 9:00 or 11:00 Mass; the particular date is negotiable. We estimate a time commitment of an hour in advance to organize or purchase paper products, doughnuts, etc., and one and a half hours on the day of the Coffee House to set up and clean up. A list of instructions will be provided. This is a wonderful opportunity for a family, parish group, or religious education small group to contribute to a spirit of togetherness in our parish community! To sign up or get more information, please contact Boo Benckart at boobenckart@saintscholastica.com.

· Please bring cans of tuna on the weekend of February 18 and 19. They will go to the food pantry of East End Cooperative Ministry in East Liberty.

Focus On . . . The Worship Committee
The Worship Committee aims to promote a welcoming community spirit and active participation of all in the worship, sacramental and prayer experiences of our parish. The Committee meets five or six times a year and is responsible for scheduling and organizing liturgical events such as the Advent wreath lighting, Lenten observances, Holy Thursday foot-washing, Eucharistic adoration, the Marian Service in May, and Mass at Pentecost. The committee also promotes the formation of liturgical ministers. If you are interested, contact Sr. Pat Baker at: worship@saintscholastica.com.

CDTCA'S VALENTINE'S DAY EXTRAVAGANZA
CDTCA is holding its Annual Valentine's Day Bake Sale after all masses this weekend, February 11th and 12th. Be sure to stop by for all of your Valentine's Day treats. We have something for everyone. In addition to the ever popular 6-inch cakes, we have gourmet truffles, homemade cookies, muffins and mini-coffee cakes, cake pops and chocolate-covered pretzels and popcorn. There are even treats for your favorite pup! All proceeds benefit your parish school, Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy.

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
   The following text continues a summary of the document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, prepared by the United States bishops in 2007, and reissued by them in 2011. We hope that this summary of official Catholic teaching on political participation will help all of us to root our views in our faith and to form our consciences as we approach our political decisions.

What Does the Church Say About Catholic Social Teaching in the Public Square?— Key Themes
    A consistent ethic of life should guide all Catholic engagement in political life. This Catholic ethic neither treats all issues as morally equivalent nor reduces Catholic teaching to one or two issues. It anchors the Catholic commitment to defend human life and other human rights, from conception until natural death, in the fundamental obligation to respect the dignity of every human being as a child of God.
    Catholic voters should use Catholic teaching to examine candidates' positions on issues and should consider candidates' integrity, philosophy, and performance. It is important for all citizens "to see beyond party politics, to analyze campaign rhetoric critically, and to choose their political leaders according to principle, not party affiliation or mere self-interest" (USCCB, Living the Gospel of Life, no. 33). The following themes of Catholic social teaching provide a moral framework for decisions in public life. [These themes are drawn from a rich tradition more fully described in the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church from the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2005). For more information on these seven themes, see www.faithfulcitizenship.org. For information on how we bishops of the United States have applied Catholic social teaching to policy issues, see
www.faithfulcitizenship.org.]

· The Right to Life and the Dignity of the Human Person
Human life is sacred. Direct attacks on innocent human beings are never morally acceptable. Within our society, life is under direct attack from abortion, euthanasia, human cloning, and destruction of human embryos for research. These intrinsic evils must always be opposed. This teaching also compels us as Catholics to oppose genocide, torture, unjust war, and the use of the death penalty, as well as to pursue peace and help overcome poverty, racism, and other conditions that demean human life.

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY
There are no Scripture texts closer to the heart of our faith than those that recount the Passion and Resurrection of the Lord. In this seven-week study, beginning in Lent and extending into the Easter season, we will look at these stories in each of the four Gospels. Through them, we hope to gain insights into how the pain of the cross and the joy and hope of the Resurrection are present in our daily living. The study is offered on Wednesday evenings at 7:30, beginning on February 29, and on Thursday mornings at 10:00, beginning on March 1. There is a materials fee of $20. For more information or to register, see the flyers at the church entrances or consult the Adult Faith Formation page on our website. Please respond by February 20 in order to receive your materials at the first meeting.

DID YOU KNOW…
   Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy is now accepting registrations for the 2012-2013 school year. Openings are available for most grades, pre-K through 8. Please contact the school for a tour 412.781.7927. Financial aid is available.

GIFT CERTIFICATES
We will be selling gift certificates after Masses next weekend, Sunday, February 19th. A wide variety will be available including Giant Eagle, Community and Whole Foods. Cash or checks (payable to CDTCA) will be accepted. Thank you for your continued support.

FISH FRY
CDTCA will be holding its first Fish Fry on Friday, February 24th. Take out orders only for lunch from 11am - 1pm. Dinner eat in or take out will be served from 4-7pm. Information on ordering will be available in the back of church beginning Saturday, February 18.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: FEBRUARY 12TH
        Sunday:      Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31--11:1/Mk 1:40-45
       Monday:      Jas 1:1-11/Mk 8:11-13
       Tuesday:      Jas 1:12-18/Mk 8:14-21
Wednesday:     Jas 1:19-27/Mk 8:22-26
      Thursday:     Jas 2:1-9/Mk 8:27-33
          Friday:     Jas 2:14-24, 26/Mk 8:34--9:1
       Saturday:     Jas 3:1-10 /Mk 9:2-13
Next Sunday:     Is 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25/2 Cor 1:18-22/Mk 2:1-12

40 DAYS FOR LIFE
    Please consider taking part in the up-coming 40 Days for Life campaign! This national, ecumenical movement to end abortion calls for 40 days of fervent prayer and fasting, neighborhood outreach and peaceful vigil held at the abortion clinics all across our nation. Over 4,000 babies have been saved during these 40 day campaigns! This 40 days will run during the Lenten season, Feb 22-April 1st.
   In Pittsburgh we will once again strive to maintain a peaceful prayer vigil at the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic located at 933 Liberty Avenue, Downtown. The vigil will be held every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.40daysforlife.com/pittsburgh/. Kickoff-Sunday, Feb. 19th, at 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 Sixth Avenue, Downtown, Pittsburgh. Come join us for an inspiring time of motivation speakers and music by INTENT, followed by a candlelit procession to Planned Parenthood.
   Youth and Young Adult Rally - Sun. Feb. 12th, 7 to 9 p.m. at Word of God Church, Swissvale. Calling all young people! Come for an inspiring time of pro-life unity to prepare for the up-coming 40 days! Find out how YOU can participate in saving lives! The band INTENT will provide amazing worship music! For more information contact: Tom 412 601-1534 tvison@aol.com.

MASS INTENTIONS:

Saturday, Vigil of the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 11
   5:00 pm Regis Obringer (St. Monica Society)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 12
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am Patricia Washensky (Sharon Doherty)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   11:00 am Birthday, Raimund G. Rueger (Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, weekday, February 13
   8:30 am Lisa Martin (Bill & Jean Eckert)

Tuesday, Sts. Cyril & Methodius, February 14
    8:30 am William Katarincic (Katarincic Family)

Wednesday, weekday, February 15
   8:30 am Mr. Joseph Contosta (Deborah Drummond)

Thursday, weekday, February 16
   8:30 am COMMUNION SERVICE

Friday, weekday, February 17
    8:30 am Lucille & Leon Cavazza (Sal & Phylus Tagliarino)

Saturday, weekday, February 18
   9:00 am Alionse Carilo (Joe & Kathleen DeMartino)

Saturday, Vigil of the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 18
   5:00 pm Sjef Sterrenberg (Carfagna Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 19
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am George Peter Simons (Patricia G. Snyder)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Birthday, Sarah Kristin Owen (Family)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th, F 9:00 a.m.; W 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M-F, 7:30 a.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, M.Th.M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF

Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

February 5, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:36:00 +0000

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
   It was a year ago that I was in the hospital for the first time in my life. The minor surgery meant that I had to stay overnight. When it came time for the dressing change the next day, I thought that I was going to die from the intense pain. Of course my brief experience of pain was nothing compared to the chronic conditions or acute illnesses that so many people suffer each and every day. When you think of all the people in hospitals or nursing homes, and the countless others around the world who endure without any medical care, the enormity of suffering seems overwhelming.
    It is no wonder then that in Jesus' time once the crowds had heard that he cured Simon's mother-in-law, they raced to bring to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. If someone could alleviate the pain, cure the sick, and cast out demons this was definitely an opportunity of which to take advantage.
    While modern medicine may help us with our physical illness and psychological pain, there is still a spiritual dimension to sickness that we should not ignore. Sickness separates us. It makes us question our faith. Illness strikes at our heart as well as our body. That is why the church offers the sacrament of the anointing of the sick for any who are ill. When we are sick, we are also alone. We need the support of the community of faith. And we need their prayers.
    When a loved one is ill-or if you are sick yourself-don't hesitate to request the sacrament of anointing. If your illness confines you for a longer time, ask to receive Communion regularly to nurture you spiritually even as you seek to be strengthened physically. People sought out Jesus in this weekend's Gospel. When we or a loved one is ill, we can seek him out today.
©2011 Liturgical Publications Inc

AQUINAS GUILD MEETING
The Aquinas Guild will have Cheryl Bagley, Nutritional Therapist and Healing Foods Specialist, speak at the February 15th meeting. Cheryl will take the mystery out of making homemade chicken stock. She will also share her expertise on nutrition and offer food advice when grocery shopping. A light lunch will follow the meeting. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. in the Pastoral Center. There is no charge for the lunch, but a reservation is necessary. Contact Mary Ellen Maher by Monday, February 12th to make a reservation 412-767-5863 or maryemaher@msn.com

WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE
    World Day for Consecrated Life was celebrated in the Catholic Church on February 2, but is observed this Sunday in parishes. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the consecrated life in this way (#915, 916):
    "Christ proposes the evangelical counsels, in their great variety, to every disciple. The perfection of charity, to which all the faithful are called, entails for those who freely follow the call to consecrated life the obligation of practicing chastity in celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom, poverty and obedience. It is the profession of these counsels, within a permanent state of life recognized by the Church, that characterizes the life consecrated to God."
    "The state of consecrated life is thus one way of experiencing a 'more intimate' consecration, rooted in Baptism and dedicated totally to God. In the consecrated life, Christ's faithful, moved by the Holy Spirit, propose to follow Christ more nearly, to give themselves to God who is loved above all and, pursuing the perfection of charity in the service of the Kingdom, to signify and proclaim in the Church the glory of the world to come."
    Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God's gift of their vocation.

MARCH FOR LIFE
Midnight, January 22, the St. Scholastica bus with 39 people (16 adults and 23 young people) headed to the MARCH FOR LIFE in Washington, D.C. We had a breakfast stop at St. Mark Parish in Vienna, VA and then headed to the Youth Rally and Mass where we saw Cardinal Wuerl, Bishop Zubik, Bishop Waltersheid, and several Pittsburgh priests. After Mass we attended the Rally on the Mall and then joined 500,000 pro life people in a march to the Supreme Court. Our day ended with an hour meeting with Senator Casey and a short time browsing over pro-life literature at the March headquarters hotel.
A drizzly rainy day did not dampen our spirits or lessen our zeal to march in memorial for the 54 million babies who have died in the U.S. through legal abortion. The Respect Life Committee would like to thank all those who made the trip possible with their participation in the Pancake Breakfast and/or direct support for our bus expenses.
PS: Gerry Werries was the winner of the Pancake Breakfast 50/50 raffle.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
   Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
· We are looking for a group or family to sponsor our April Coffee House. We hope to hold the gathering on a Sunday in April after the 9:00 or 11:00 Mass; the particular date is negotiable. We estimate a time commitment of an hour in advance to organize or purchase paper products, doughnuts, etc., and one and a half hours on the day of the Coffee House to set up and clean up. A list of instructions will be provided. This is a wonderful opportunity for a family, parish group, or religious education small group to contribute to a spirit of togetherness in our parish community! To sign up or get more information, please contact Boo Benckart at boobenckart@saintscholastica.com.

· The Ministry of Praise is looking for someone to team with the newsletter editor to help with maintaining the mailing list, printing labels, purchasing envelopes and stamps as needed, and emailing the newsletter to members who wish to receive it electronically. Time commitment is not large -- probably about an hour or so per mailing. Contact Mary Catherine Scanlon at prayerlist@saintscholastica.com for details.

· We continue to collect men's heavy winter jackets, size L or larger, packages of toilet paper, blankets, and sleeping bags (zero degree rated ones are best), to be distributed by Nancy Heil and her associates to people who need them in Pittsburgh. Please leave donations in the large non-food items container in the vestibule of the church. Nancy also asks for our prayers for homeless persons and for needy families.

· We will also continue to accept donationsof canned tuna, canned chicken (not soups) or canned fruit in the food-items container, along with cans of regular Pepsi and prepared food mixes (such as macaroni and cheese and hamburger helper). Thank you!

Focus On . . . The Aquinas Guild
The Aquinas Guild, the woman's organization of the parish, has been a vital part of St. Scholastica's for more than 70 years. Members come together to hear interesting speakers, to participate in group activities and local events, to make new friends, and to enrich their spiritual lives. The Guild holds an annual benefit luncheon, The Autumn Song, to help fund parish and community programs and activities. It also sponsors a Lenten Day of Reflection that is open to both men and woman of the parish. Monthly meetings are held between September and May, generally on the third Wednesday of the month. To learn more or join, contact Mary Ann Labriola at: aquinasguild@saintscholastica.com.

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
The following text continues a summary of the document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, prepared by the United States bishops in 2007, and reissued by them in 2011. We hope that this summary of official Catholic teaching on political participation will help all of us to root our views in our faith and to form our consciences as we approach our political decisions.

How Does the Church Help Catholics to Address Political and Social Questions?
· Making Moral Choices
    Difficult political decisions require the exercise of a well-formed conscience aided by prudence. This exercise of conscience begins with always opposing policies that violate human life or weaken its protection. "Those who formulate law therefore have an obligation in conscience to work toward correcting morally defective laws, lest they be guilty of cooperating in evil and in sinning against the common good" (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops [USCCB], Catholics in Political Life).
   When morally flawed laws already exist, prudential judgment is needed to determine how to do what is possible to restore justice—even if partially or gradually—without ever abandoning a moral commitment to full protection for all human life from conception to natural death (see Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Evangelium Vitae, no. 73).
    Prudential judgment is also needed to determine the best way to promote the common good in areas such as housing, health care, and immigration. When Church leaders make judgments about how to apply Catholic teaching to specific policies, this may not carry the same binding authority as universal moral principles but cannot be dismissed as one political opinion among others. These moral applications should inform the consciences and guide the actions of Catholics.

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY
    There are no Scripture texts closer to the heart of our faith than those that recount the Passion and Resurrection of the Lord. In this seven-week study, beginning in Lent and extending into the Easter season, we will look at these stories in each of the four Gospels. Through them, we hope to gain insights into how the pain of the cross and the joy and hope of the Resurrection are present in our daily living.
    The study is offered on Wednesday evenings at 7:30, beginning on February 29, and on Thursday mornings at 10:00, beginning on March 1. There is a materials fee of $20. For more information or to register, see the flyers at the church entrances, consult the Adult Faith Formation page on our website, or contact Andy Bechman. Please respond by February 20 in order to receive your materials at the first meeting.

CONFIRMATION RETREAT
Saturday, February 11th is our Confirmation Retreat from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please keep all of our candidates in your prayers.

LOVE WALK
February 12th is the Love Walk for the poor. It begins with 2:00 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart. Interested students should contact the youth ministry office.

ARE YOU A FAITHFUL CITIZEN?
   Come and hear a presentation on "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship" by Mrs. Helene Paharik, director of the Diocese of Pittsburgh's Department for Human Dignity. The presentation will be held this Monday, February 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. It is intended for Catholics who wish to exercise their rights and duties as participants in our democracy:
· to help them form their consciences, in order to contribute to civil and respectful public dialogue;
· to shape their choices in the coming election in the light of Catholic teaching;
· to develop unity in the Church ALIVE by fostering our Catholic identity.
Please Rsvp to the diocesan Secretariat for Evangelization and Social Concerns at 412-456-3156 as soon as possible so we can prepare sufficient seating and materials. A $5 donation per person would be appreciated to help defray the cost of materials. This donation will be collected at the event. Continuing Education credits are available.

DID YOU KNOW…
Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy is now accepting registrations for the 2012-2013 school year. Openings are available for most grades, pre-k through 8. Please contact the school for a tour 412.781.7927. Financial aid is available.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: FEBRUARY 5TH

Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39

Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Mk 7:1-13

Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Mk 7:14-23

Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Mk 7:24-30

Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Mk 7:31-37

Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Mk 8:1-10

Next Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31--11:1/Mk 1:40-45

APPALACHIA MEETING
There will be a meeting for anyone interested in participating in this year's mission trip to Appalachia on Tuesday, February 7th, from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. The deadline for registering for this trip is March 3rd. Contact Jamie Dillon with any questions.

CATHOLIC VISION OF LOVE
We will host a Catholic Vision of Love meeting for all parents of 6th graders. Our meeting will feature the dynamic speaker Holly Joy Penzenstadler. It will be February 7th from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. No Rsvp needed, contact Jamie Dillon with questions.

MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday, Vigil of the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 4
   5:00 pm George R. Paulick (Paulick Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 5
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Celia Mancini (Children)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am William H. Stewart (Jeanne & Kathy Murray)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, St. Paul Miki & Companions, February 6
   8:30 am Vincent & Amelia Kopec (Bonessa Family)

Tuesday, weekday, February 7
    8:30 am Mary Catherine Cavanaugh (James & Vicki Cavanaugh)

Wednesday, weekday, February 8
    8:30 am John A. Marmarella (Lillian & Children)

Thursday, weekday, Febuary 9
   8:30 am NO MASS

Friday, St. Scholastica, virgin, February 10
    8:30 am Leslie Carlson (Styslinger Family)

Saturday, weekday, February 11
   9:00 am Vincent & Dorothy Taravella (Evelyn Conflenti)

Saturday, Vigil of the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 11
    5:00 pm Regis Obringer (St. Monica Society)

Sunday, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 12
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
   9:00 am Patricia Washensky (Sharon Doherty)
   11:00 am Birthday, Raimund G. Rueger (Family)

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, O'Hara: M,T, Th, F 9:00 a.m.; W 7:00 p.m.
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M-F, 7:30 a.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316

parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Rev. Kenneth White, Pastor, M.Th.M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...………....Ext. 22
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF

Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

January 29, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:44:00 +0000

4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
   Athletes put hours into practice. It is not enough just to play the game. In practice a person learns the moves, discovers how muscles respond, trains all aspects of his or her body, and over time becomes so proficient at the selected sport that she or he can intuitively react during play. Practice in sports helps the athlete develop self-confidence. The same holds true for the musician, the salesperson, the new teacher. When an individual takes up something new he or she may initially be a bit shaky at it. Over time, we develop the skills so that something becomes second nature.
   In today's Gospel, Jesus is the confident, self-assured teacher. Yes, he works a miracle. But before we get caught up in that, we should look at how Mark portrays him. Right at the beginning of the Gospel, Jesus enters the synagogue in Capernaum and starts to teach. Unlike the scribes who would appeal to the words of Jewish teachers to support their teaching, Jesus comes across as confident in his own authority. He has no need to reference what others have handed on. Instead, his teaching commands respect because he shows its truth through his deeds.
   Like the athlete who is confident in his game, we can become confident in our faith by practicing it. As we see in the Gospel from the very first chapter of Mark, Jesus was confident in both word and deed. We can do the same. By reading the Scriptures regularly we become attuned to Christ's teaching. We absorb the knowledge, just as any good athlete memorizes all the plays. And by acting on Christ's teaching through our worship of God and love of neighbor we are performing the deeds of faith. The skills become second nature as we put into practice what we have been taught by Christ.
©2011 Liturgical Publications Inc

AQUINAS GUILD MEETING
The Aquinas Guild will have Cheryl Bagley, Nutritional Therapist and Healing Foods Specialist speak at the February 15th meeting. Cheryl will take the mystery out of making homemade chicken stock. She will also share her expertise on nutrition and offer food advice when grocery shopping. A light lunch will follow the meeting. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. in the Pastoral Center. There is no charge for the lunch, but a reservation is necessary. Contact Mary Ellen Maher by Monday, February 12 to make a reservation at 412-767-5863 or maryemaher@msn.com

DISPATCH FROM OUR BIBLE STUDY
    What's your favorite part of the Christmas story? The Annunciation? The proclamation of the angels to the shepherds? The baby Jesus in the manger? The coming of the Three Kings? In the introductory week of our Bible study,"The Birth of Christ," we took a look at the beginning of each Gospel.
   Did you know that Mark's Gospel starts with John the Baptist's preaching, with no stories at all about the birth of Jesus? Or that the Gospel according to John, after its famous Prologue ("In the beginning was the Word . . . and the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us . . .") jumps right to the story of the adult John the Baptist and Jesus as well? Only in Matthew and Luke do we find stories about the birth or childhood of Jesus.
   We may also be surprised to see that our idea of "the Christmas story" is a blending of the accounts in these Gospels. We may be used to imagining the star shining above the stable as the shepherds visit, but no such scene exists in the Gospels themselves.
   The Gospel according to Matthew begins with a list of the ancestors of Jesus back to Abraham, and then relates stories of how Joseph came to name and accept Jesus as his legal son, how the magi appeared in Jerusalem, how Joseph fled from King Herod to Egypt and eventually settled his family in Nazareth.
   Luke's longer account includes stories about the birth of John the Baptist, Gabriel's annunciation to Mary, Mary's visit to Elizabeth, Jesus born and laid in a manger, angels appearing to the shepherds, and stories involving visits to the Temple when Jesus was a baby and later as a child.
   Part of what we do in this Bible study will be to look at each of these accounts separately to see the inspired message that they bring us. Watch the bulletin or "Adult Faith Formation" page on our website for more dispatches from the study.

STEWARDSHIP
   Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.

Good News!
On the weekend of January 14-15, we collected over 30 boxes of Rice-a-Roni for the food pantry At East End Cooperative Ministry in East Liberty. Thank you for your generosity!

Help Needed!
· The Ministry of Praise is looking for someone to team with the newsletter editor to help with maintaining the mailing list, printing labels, purchasing envelopes & stamps as needed, and emailing the newsletter to members who wish to receive it electronically. Time commitment is not large -- probably about an hour or so per mailing. Contact Mary Catherine Scanlon at prayerlist@saintscholastica.com for details.
· We continue to collect men's heavy winter jackets, size L or larger, packages of toilet paper, blankets, and sleeping bags (zero degree rated ones are best), to be distributed by Nancy Heil and her associates to people who need them in Pittsburgh. Please leave donations in the large non-food items container in the vestibule of the church. Nancy also requests our prayers for homeless persons and needy families.
· We will also continue to accept donations of canned tuna, canned chicken (not soups) or canned fruit in the food-items container, along with cans of regular Pepsi and prepared food mixes (such as macaroni and cheese and hamburger helper). Thank you!

Focus On . . . Music Ministry
Music Ministers are adults and teens who enhance the quality of prayer and worship at our liturgies by leading the assembly in song and by encouraging full participation. Opportunities include: cantor, the 9 a.m. Contemporary Choir, the 11 a.m. SATB Choir, and instrumentalists. If you are interested in music ministry, please contact Sr. Pat Baker at 412-781-0186, ext. 17 or by e-mail: music@saintscholastica.com.

HAITI COMMITTEE MEETING
The Hope for Haiti Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 1st at 7:30 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. All are welcome!

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
   The following text continues a summary of the document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, prepared by the United States bishops in 2007, and reissued by them in 2011. We hope that this summary of official Catholic teaching on political participation will help all of us to root our views in our faith and to form our consciences as we approach our political decisions.

How Does the Church Help Catholics to Address Political and Social Questions?
· A Well-Formed Conscience
The Church equips its members to address political questions by helping them develop well-formed consciences. "Conscience is a judgment of reason whereby the human person recognizes the moral quality of a concrete act. . . . [Every person] is obliged to follow faithfully what he [or she] knows to be just and right" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1778). We Catholics have a lifelong obligation to form our consciences in accord with human reason, enlightened by the teaching of Christ as it comes to us through the Church.
· The Virtue of Prudence
The Church also encourages Catholics to develop the virtue of prudence, which enables us "to discern our true good in every circumstance and to choose the right means of achieving it" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1806). Prudence shapes and informs our ability to deliberate over available alternatives, to determine what is most fitting to a specific context, and to act. Prudence must be accompanied by courage which calls us to act. As Catholics seek to advance the common good, we must carefully discern which public policies are morally sound. A good end does not justify an immoral means. At times Catholics may choose different ways to respond to social problems, but we cannot differ on our obligation to protect human life and dignity and help build through moral means a more just and peaceful world.

APPALACHIA MEETING
There will be a meeting for anyone interested in participating in this year's mission trip to Appalachia on Tuesday, February 7th from 7:30pm - 8:30 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. The deadline for registering for this trip is March 3rd. Contact Jamie Dillon with any questions.

CATHOLIC VISION OF LOVE
We will host a Catholic Vision of Love meeting for all parents of 6th graders. Our meeting will feature the dynamic speaker Holly Joy Penzenstadler. It will be February 7th from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. No Rsvp needed, contact Jamie Dillon with questions.

ARE YOU A FAITHFUL CITIZEN?
Come and hear a presentation on "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship" by Mrs. Helene Paharik, director of the Diocese of Pittsburgh's Department for Human Dignity. The presentation will be held on Monday, February 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. It is intended for Catholics who wish to exercise their rights and duties as participants in our democracy:
· to help them form their consciences, in order to contribute to civil and respectful public dialogue;
· to shape their choices in the coming election in the light of Catholic teaching;
· to develop unity in the Church ALIVE by fostering our Catholic identity.
Please Rsvp to the diocesan Secretariat for Evangelization and Social Concerns at 412-456-3156 by January 30 so we can prepare sufficient seating and materials. A $5 donation per person would be appreciated to help defray the cost of materials. This donation will be collected at the event. Continuing Education credits are available.

DID YOU KNOW…
That the week of January 28th - February 3rd is Catholic Schools Week? The Theme this year is Faith, Academics and Service. Students from CDTCA will take part in many activities including a service visit to the Sisters of St. Francis and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: JANUARY 29TH
         Sunday:     Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28
        Monday:     2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Mk 5:1-20
        Tuesday:     2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30--19:3/Mk 5:21-43
   Wednesday:     2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Mk 6:1-6
       Thursday:    Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
            Friday:    Sir 47:2-11/Mk 6:14-29
        Saturday:    1 Kgs 3:4-13/Mk 6:30-34
Next Sunday:    Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39

HOAGIE SALE
Youth Ministry Appalachia Mission Trip 2012 Hoagie Sale! Please return by January 30 to mtroyan102@aol.com or the Religious Education mailbox in the Pastoral Center. Hoagies are $8.00 each. They will be available for pick after all masses the weekend of February 4 & 5 in the pastoral center. Checks should be made payable to St. Scholastica Parish.

Name___________________________________________
email ___________________________________________
Phone __________________________________________
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MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, Vigil of the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 28
   5:00 pm Barbara Zuccaro (Regis Legath)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Sunday, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 29
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Delfina Marsico (Clara Anzelmo & Family)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   11:00 am Frank Donnelly (Patricia Snyder)
       Presider: Fr. Thomas Manion

Monday, weekday, January 30
    8:30 am NO MASS

Tuesday, St. John Bosco, priest, January 31
    8:30 am NO MASS

Wednesday, weekday, February 1
    8:30 am NO MASS

Thursday, The Presentation of the Lord, February 2
   8:30 am NO MASS

Friday, weekday, February 3
    8:30 am Patrick Flemming (Flemming Family)

Saturday, weekday, February 4
    9:00 am Andrea Certo (Family)

Saturday, Vigil of the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 4
   5:00 pm George R. Paulick (Paulick Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 5
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Celia Mancini (Children)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am William H. Stewart (Jeanne & Kathy Murray)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Weekday Mass Schedule for Neighboring Parishes

St. Edward, Blawnox: M, W, F, Sat 9:00 a.m.; Th 6:30 p.m.

St. Francis, Harmar: T, Th 8:00 a.m.; W 6:30 p.m.

St. Joseph, O’Hara: M,T, Th, F 9:00 a.m.; W 7:00 p.m.

Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg: M-F, 7:30 a.m.

St. Scholastica Parish

309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Rev. Kenneth White, Pastor, M.Th.M.Ed………..…Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P……………………….…...Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed……………………….…....Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T…………………....Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser……………………………………...….Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik……………………………...….412-390-3748
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal…………………………...……..Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF
Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson…………………………………...…….Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton ……………………………………..Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N……………………(412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

January 22, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:08:00 +0000

3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
   For seven seasons the Discovery Channel's highly rated show "Deadliest Catch" has wowed viewers with the real life tales of extreme fishermen in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska. They are after crab, with hopes for a big payday if they're successful. But the challenges of weather, luck, and crew can leave a captain without a large enough catch and finally without a job. Viewers can watch from the comfort of their homes, settled back in an easy chair while a crew fights ice, high seas, equipment failure, and frayed nerves. What is entertainment for those watching the television is daily life on the boat for those who work at sea.
   In the Gospel today, Jesus meets up with some fishermen. Simon and Andrew, James and John were casting their nets, probably not very far from shore. While the Sea of Galilee cannot compare to the Bering Sea, we know from the Gospels that storms can be violent on that body of water as well. Certainly at the time of Jesus fishing was as dangerous a job as it is today. So when Jesus called the two sets of brothers to follow him, were they looking for a safer job?
   Unlikely! Fishing for men and women is a lot more difficult than fishing for fish. The disciples answered the call to follow Jesus. It is a call that he continues to issue today. Whether in the priesthood, the religious life, the married state, or the committed single life, Jesus is asking people to follow him, not in a job, but in a way of life. Just as the crew of a boat on the Bering Sea doesn't punch out after eight hours, the life of a Christian is more than a full-time job. Following Jesus forms the basis for our lives. We do it all day, every day. That is the call he gives.
©2011 Liturgical Publications Inc

GIFT CERTIFICATES
We will be selling gift certificates after all Masses this weekend, Sunday, January 22. A wide variety will be available including Giant Eagle, Community and Whole Foods. Cash or checks (payable to CDTCA) will be accepted. Thank you for your continued support.

THE BIRTH OF CHRIST
It's not too late to join our winter Bible study. This brief, five-week study will look at the Gospels according to Matthew and Luke, attempting to answer questions such as: How do these stories place Jesus within the history of his people? How do they point forward to his adult life? How can we appreciate these stories as adults? The study continues on Wednesday evenings through February 8 in Marsico Library in the Ministry Center from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. There will be a $5 fee for materials. Please contact Andy Bechman to sign up.

MEGA MEETING
For all confirmation candidates and their parent or sponsor. Sunday, January 22nd at 12:15 pm in the Pastoral Center.

ARE YOU A FAITHFUL CITIZEN?
    Come and hear a presentation on "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship" by Mrs. Helene Paharik, director of the Diocese of Pittsburgh's Department for Human Dignity. The presentation will be held on Monday, February 6th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. It is intended for Catholics who wish to exercise their rights and duties as participants in our democracy:
     · to help them form their consciences, in order to contribute to civil and respectful public dialogue;
     · to shape their choices in the coming election in the light of Catholic teaching;
     · to develop unity in the Church ALIVE by fostering our Catholic identity.
    Please Rsvp to the diocesan Secretariat for Evangelization and Social Concerns at 412-456-3156 by January 30 so we can prepare sufficient seating and materials. A $5 donation per person would be appreciated to help defray the cost of materials. This donation will be collected at the event. Continuing Education credits are available.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
· We continue to collect men's heavy winter jackets, size XL or larger, packages of toilet paper, blankets, and sleeping bags (zero degree rated ones are best), to be distributed by Nancy Heil and her associates to people who need them in Pittsburgh. Please leave donations in the large non-food items container in the vestibule of the church.
· We will also continue to accept donations of canned tuna, canned chicken (not soups) or canned fruit in the food-items container, along with cans of regular Pepsi and prepared food mixes(such as macaroni and cheese and hamburger helper). Thank you!
· Adult chaperons are needed for our Youth Ministry's Family House Dinner on Monday, Jan. 30 at Family House University Place in Oakland, 4:15 to 7:00 p.m. To participate, please contact Jamie Dillon by Friday, January 27.
· The Ministry of Praise is looking for someone to team with the newsletter editor to help with maintaining the mailing list, printing labels, purchasing envelopes & stamps as needed. Help is also needed emailing the newsletter to members who wish to receive it electronically. Time commitment is not large, probably about an hour or so per mailing. Contact Mary Catherine Scanlon for details.
Focus On . . . Moms Uplifting Moms
MUMs is a celebration of our Christian motherhood. Moms join together in prayer and scripture study. We enjoy a peaceful opportunity to read, discuss and reflect on the Word of God while our children enjoy the loving care of fellow parishioners. We meet in the Pastoral Center on Monday mornings from 9:30 to 10:45 from late September to early December and from February to the beginning of May. For more information, please contact Bonnie DeMotte at: mums@saintscholastica.com.

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
The following text continues a summary of the document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, prepared by the United States bishops in 2007, and reissued by them in 2011. We hope that this summary of official Catholic teaching on political participation will help all of us to root our views in our faith and to form our consciences as we approach our political decisions.

Who in the Church Should Participate in Political Life?
In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation. As Catholics, we should be guided more by our moral convictions than by our attachment to a political party or interest group. In today's environment, Catholics may feel politically disenfranchised, sensing that no party and few candidates fully share our comprehensive commitment to human life and dignity. Catholic lay women and men need to act on the Church's moral principles and become more involved: running for office, working within political parties, and communicating concerns to elected officials. Even those who cannot vote should raise their voices on matters that affect their lives and the common good.

CATHOLIC VISION OF LOVE
We will host a Catholic Vision of Love meeting for all parents of 6th graders. Our meeting will feature the dynamic speaker Holly Joy Penzenstadler. It will be February 7th from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm in the Pastoral Center. No Rsvp needed, contact Jamie Dillon with questions.

APPALACHIA MEETING
There will be a meeting for anyone interested in participating in this years mission trip to Appalachia on Tuesday, February 7th from 7:30pm - 8:30pm in the Pastoral Center. The deadline for registering for this trip is March 3rd. Contact Jamie Dillon with any questions.

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Is having an Open House on Saturday, January 28 from 3:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDTCA is Fox Chapel Area's only Catholic school. Come see and hear about the advantages of a Kindergarten through 8th grade environment. Registration is preferred but not required. For information contact Traci Giuffre at 412-781-7927.

WEEKEND RETREAT FOR POST-ABORTION HEALING
Rachel's Vineyard, a weekend retreat designed to heal the emotional and spiritual wounds of abortion, will be held January 27-29, 2012 at the Spiritan Center in Bethel Park. In a confidential and supportive atmosphere, Rachel's Vineyard demonstrates God's love, forgiveness, and compassion to women and men struggling with abortion's aftermath. Financial aid available. Sponsored by the Diocese of Pittsburgh and Catholic Charities. For more information, visit www.ccpgh.org or call 412-352-5348. The deadline to register is January 20.

HELP US TO KEEP TRACK OF OUR FLOCK!
If you are a parishioner, or know a parishioner who is in the hospital, has recently moved to a nursing home, or who is newly shut-in at home and needs pastoral care, please contact the parish to tell us about the person's new location and how we can help. You can call or email the parish office, or fill out an online form on the "Our Community Outreach" page of our website, www.saintscholastica.com. Please help us keep up to date, as we cannot provide pastoral care for our people if we do not know they are in one of these situations!

YOUNG ADULT PILGRIMAGE
CYA North Hills invites all young adults everywhere to a Young Adult Pilgrimage to St. Anthony's Chapel on Sunday, January 29th, from 4-6pm. Cost is $3. Optional Dinner afterwards at Billy's Troy Hill Bistro. For more information, check out CYA North Hill's Facebook page.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: JANUARY 22ND
       Sunday:       Jon 3:1-5, 10/1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20
      Monday:       2 Sm 5:1-7, 10/Mk 3:22-30
      Tuesday:      2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19/Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday:      Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22/Mk 16:15-18
     Thursday:      2 Tm 1:1-8 or Tit 1:1-5/Mk 4:21-25
          Friday:      2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17/Mk 4:26-34
      Saturday:      2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/Mk 4:35-41
Next Sunday:     Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28

MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday, Vigil of the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 21
   5:00 pm Elizabeth Greb (Jim & Karyn Lynch)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 22
   7:30 am For the Spiritual & Temporal Welfare of Rita Secola (Earl Secola)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am Patrick Hardy (Mary & Jim Grenen)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Anniv., Marion & Katherine Arturo (Renee Arturo)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Monday, weekday, January 23
    8:30 am March For Life (Respect Life Committee)

Tuesday, St. Francis de Sales, bishop & doctor of the church, January 24
    8:30 am NO MASS

Wednesday, The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle, January 25
    8:30 am NO MASS

Thursday, Sts. Timothy & Titus, bishops, January 26
   8:30 am NO MASS

Friday, weekday, January 27
    8:30 am NO MASS

Saturday, St. Thomas Aquinas, priest & doctor of the church, January 28
    9:00 am NO MASS

Saturday, Vigil of the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 28
   5:00 pm Barbara Zuccaro (Regis Legath)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Sunday, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 29
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Delfina Marsico (Clara Anzelmo & Family)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   11:00 am Frank Donnelly (Patricia Snyder)
       Presider: Fr. Thomas Manion

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEIGHBORING PARISHES
St. Francis, Harmar 8:00 am mass
Madonna of Jerusalem, Sharpsburg 7:30am mass
St. Joseph, O'Hara 9:00am mass

309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Rev. Kenneth White, Pastor, M.Th.M.Ed. Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P. Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed. Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T. Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik 412-390-3748
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF
Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N. (412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

January 15, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:58:00 +0000

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
   We're introduced this week to an unknown disciple in John's Gospel. Two disciples are followers of John the Baptist. When Jesus walks by, John points him out to them and says, "Behold, the Lamb of God." These two go and follow Jesus and spend the day with him. We find out in today's Gospel that one of the two was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, who then goes and gets Simon Peter and brings him to Jesus as well. So now there are three who will follow Jesus: Peter, Andrew, and this unknown disciple. As we'll discover in John's Gospel during Lent and the Easter season, this third person is the beloved disciple, the Gospel writer's stand-in for every Christian who follows Christ.
   John wrote into his Gospel the beloved disciple to highlight the fact that every believer encounters Christ. His presence among us is not some past event. Christ is with us now, and we meet him in the breaking of the bread, in the poor at our door, and in the neighbor we encounter. And Christ is present in the word of God, the Scriptures.
   There is a tried-and-true method of biblical prayer that capitalizes on this understanding of the presence of Christ. Take a Gospel story and place yourself in it as one of the characters. Read it and reflect on it as though you were in the setting. For example, with today's Gospel you could imagine that you are Andrew. You are chatting with John the Baptist when he points out Jesus. There is something about that man that immediately attracts you. What is it? Can you imagine that in your prayer? You and your friend go and spend the day with him. Imagine what took place. What entranced you that you had to go and find your brother, Simon, and bring him to Jesus? Let your prayer unfold, and see where it leads you.

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEK
    This week we take up a second collection for Saint Anthony School Programs and DePaul School for Hearing and Speech. At St. Anthony's, a broad range of educational supportive services is provided to students with autism and cognitive disabilities from kindergarten through age 21, primarily in an inclusive setting in a number of our Catholic elementary and secondary school, as well as several area universities.
    At DePaul, the program begins with infants and toddlers and extends through the elementary school. These students learn to hear and speak with the benefit of Cochlear implants and a quality and faith-centered education. Both programs have received national acclaim for their extraordinary success, but their ability to operate depends greatly on your gifts to this annual collection. Fr. Ken

ALTAR FLOWERS
This weekends' altar flowers were donated by Kenneth Macek in memory of Catherine "Kay" Macek.

GIFT CERTIFICATES
We will be selling gift certificates after all Masses next weekend, Sunday, January 22nd. A wide variety will be available including Giant Eagle, Community and Whole Foods. Cash or checks (payable to CDTCA) will be accepted. Thank you for your continued support.

THE BIRTH OF CHRIST
It's not too late to join our winter Bible study. This brief, five-week study will look at the Gospels according to Matthew and Luke, attempting to answer questions such as: How do these stories place Jesus within the history of his people? How do they point forward to his adult life? How can we appreciate these stories as adults? The study continues on Wednesday evenings through February 8 in Marsico Library in the Ministry Center from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. There will be a $5 fee for materials. Please contact Andy Bechman to sign up.

MEGA MEETING
For all confirmation candidates and their parent or sponsor. Sunday, January 22nd, at 12:15 pm in the Pastoral Center.

RECONCILIATION RETREAT
The Reconciliation retreat for our second graders and their parents Saturday, January 21st, from 9:30 am-12:00 pm in the pastoral center. The day will conclude with reception of the sacrament.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: http://www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
· Nancy Heil requests donations of men's heavy winter jackets, size XL or larger, and packages of toilet paper to be distributed to people who need them in Pittsburgh. Please place items in the non-food container in the vestibule of the church. Thank you!
· Please bring donations of Rice-a-Roni (or similar mixes) this weekend (January 14 and 15). They will go to the food pantry of East End Cooperative Ministry in East Liberty.
· We need more ministers of Holy Communion to serve at St. Margaret Hospital. Communion ministers can sign on to do occasional substituting, serve twice a month or be a regular weekly volunteer. It takes about 1-2 hours each week and is extremely rewarding service! Contact Mary Bernard at stmargcommunion@saintscholastica.com or 412-968-5464.
Focus On . . . The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Men and women of the Society visit parishioners at home, hospitals, and nursing homes. They also provide assistance (food, clothing, etc.) to people in need. Funds are raised through the voluntary contributions of the faithful to the "poor boxes" located at the doors of the church. To learn more or join, contact Carol Paulick at: stvincentdepaul@saintscholastica.com.

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Is having an Open House on Saturday, January 28, from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDTCA is Fox Chapel Area's only Catholic school. Come see and hear about the advantages of a Kindergarten through 8th grade environment. Registration is preferred but not required. For information contact Traci Giuffre at 412-781-7927.

TAKE YOUR PARENTS TO MASS DAY
Sunday, January 22nd, at 9:00 am is our annual "Take Your Parents to Mass Day" for all Religious Education Families. We will have brunch in the Pastoral Center after mass. Please bring a breakfast item to share. Remember to check in with your child's catechist.

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
The following text continues a summary of the document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, prepared by the United States bishops in 2007, and reissued by them in 2011. We hope that this summary of official Catholic teaching on political participation will help all of us to root our views in our faith and to form our consciences as we approach our political decisions.

Why Does the Church Teach About Issues Affecting Public Policy?
    The Church's obligation to participate in shaping the moral character of society is a requirement of our faith, a part of the mission given to us by Jesus Christ. Faith helps us see more clearly the truth about human life and dignity that we also understand through human reason. As people of both faith and reason, Catholics are called to bring truth to political life and to practice Christ's commandment to "love one another" (Jn 13:34). According to Pope Benedict XVI,"charity must animate the entire lives of the lay faithful and therefore also their political activity, lived as 'social charity'" (Encyclical Deus Caritas Est, no. 29).
   The United States Constitution protects the right of individual believers and religious bodies to participate and speak out without government interference, favoritism, or discrimination. Civil law should recognize and protect the Church's right and responsibility to participate in society without abandoning our central moral convictions. Our nation's tradition of pluralism is enhanced, not threatened, when religious groups and people of faith bring their convictions into public life. The Catholic community brings to the political dialogue a consistent moral framework and broad experience serving those in need.

WELCOME BRUNCH
Welcome new parishioners! Everyone is invited to the Pastoral Center after the 9 am and 11 am Masses this Sunday. It is an opportunity socialize with fellow parishioners and meet people who have joined our parish in the last several months. Coffee, tea, juice and a breakfast buffet will be provided.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There will be no religious education classes on January 15 & 17 due to the holiday.

WEEKEND RETREAT FOR POST-ABORTION HEALING
Rachel's Vineyard, a weekend retreat designed to heal the emotional and spiritual wounds of abortion, will be held January 27-29, 2012 at the Spiritan Center in Bethel Park. In a confidential and supportive atmosphere, Rachel's Vineyard demonstrates God's love, forgiveness, and compassion to women and men struggling with abortion's aftermath. Financial aid available. Sponsored by the Diocese of Pittsburgh and Catholic Charities. For more information, visit www.ccpgh.org or call 412-352-5348. The deadline to register is January 20.

MARCH FOR LIFE
There are still seats available on the January 23rd bus from St. Scholastica's to the March For Life in Washington DC. Come and bring your child. It will be an experience they will never forget. Call Mary Scanlon at 412-781-6550 for details.

HELP US TO KEEP TRACK OF OUR FLOCK!
If you are a parishioner, or know a parishioner who is in the hospital, has recently moved to a nursing home, or who is newly shut-in at home and needs pastoral care, please contact the parish to tell us about the person's new location and how we can help. You can call or email the parish office, or fill out an online form on the "Our Community Outreach" page of our website, www.saintscholastica.com. Please help us keep up to date, as we cannot provide pastoral care for our people if we do not know they are in one of these situations!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42
Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23/Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13/Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51/Mk 3:1-6
Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7/Mk 3:7-12
Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21/Mk 3:13-19
Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27/Mk 3:20-21
Next Sunday: Jonah 3:1-5, 10/1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20

MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday, Vigil of the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 14
   5:00 pm Celia Mancini (Ware Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 15
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Shirley A. Morelli (Mr. & Mrs. Gerard E. Werries & Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Catherine (Kay) Macek (Kenneth E. & Dr. Kenneth R. & Joyce R. Macek)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, weekday, January 16
    8:30 am Harry & Anna Pasqual (Dr. Robert & Annette Pasqual)

Tuesday, St. Anthony, Abbot, January 17
    8:30 am Driscoll & Macino Families

Wednesday, weekday, January 18
    8:30 am Barbara Zuccaro (James & Lillian Ranii)

Thursday, weekday, January 19
   8:30 am NO MASS
St. Francis, Harmar 8:00 am mass
Madonna, Sharpsburg 7:30am mass
St. Joseph, O'Hara 9:00am mass
St. Edward, Blawnox 6:30pm mass

Friday, weekday, January 20
   8:30 am Lisa Martin (Jean & Bill Eckert)

Saturday, St. Agnes, virgin & martyr, January 21
   9:00 am Lucille & Leon Cavazza (Sal & Phyllis Tagliarino)

Saturday, Vigil of the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 21
   5:00 pm Elizabeth Greb (Jim & Karyn Lynch)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 22
   7:30 am For the Spiritual & Temporal Welfare of Rita Secola (Earl Secola)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am Patrick Hardy (Mary & Jim Grenen)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Anniv., Marion & Katherine Arturo (Renee Arturo)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Pastor
Rev. Kenneth White, Pastor, M.Th.M.Ed.   Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P.   Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed.   Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T.   Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser   Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik   412-390-3748
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal   Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF
Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson   Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton   Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
www.cdtca.org
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N.   (412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

January 8, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:58:00 +0000

CHURCH DIRECTORY
A new pictorial directory of parishioners is underway. Family or individual picture appointments can still be made for the weeks of Jan. 10th – Jan. 14th, Feb. 7th – Feb. 11th, and May 4th and 5th by contacting Olan Mills directly at 1-800-866-2263. Please make sure to give the church's' phone number, 412-781-0186, when setting up your appointment. Each participating family will receive a $25.00 gift certificate good toward any portrait purchase and the process takes less than an hour from photographing to ordering! Hope to see you in our new directory!

WELCOME BRUNCH
Please join us in the Pastoral Center on Sunday, January 15th to welcome new members who have joined the parish. The open house and breakfast buffet will be after the 9am and 11am Masses. All parishioners are invited to attend.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
A preparation session for the parents of children who are scheduled to be baptized in the parish will be held this Monday evening, January 9, at 7:30 in the parish office. The session will provide parents an opportunity to reflect upon the meaning of the sacrament and to walk through the ceremony itself. If you plan to attend the session and have not already been in communication with Andy Bechman, please contact him if possible. Please make arrangements for the baptism itself with the pastor at least six weeks before your desired date. The next baptism preparation session is scheduled for March 19.

BIBLE STUDY: THE BIRTH OF CHRIST
Now that the holiday rush is over, take some time to appreciate the stories of the birth and childhood of Jesus more deeply. This brief, five-week study will look at the Gospels according to Matthew and Luke, attempting to answer questions such as: How do these stories place Jesus within the history of his people? How do they point forward to his adult life? How can we appreciate these stories as adults? The study will meet on Wednesday evenings from January 11 through February 8 in Marsico Library in the Ministry Center from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. There will be a $5 fee for materials. Please contact Andy Bechman by January 9 to register.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There will be no religious education classes on January 15 & 17 due to the holiday.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.

Help Needed!
Nancy Heil has made an urgent request for men's winter jackets, size XL or larger, and for packs of toilet paper. Please leave these items in the non-food bin in the back of the church.

Please bring donations of Rice-a-Roni (or similar mixes) on the weekend of January 14 and 15. They will go to the food pantry of East End Cooperative Ministry in East Liberty.

Focus On . . . Bereavement Ministry
The goal of this ministry is to provide a compassionate and consistent outreach to each bereaved family in the parish in their time of sorrow and grief. This outreach group of volunteers, along with the Director of Music and Bereavement Ministries, visits the family of the deceased, helps prepare the funeral service, and delivers a basket of food to the family. In addition to the pastor, who leads a short prayer service at the funeral home, committee members, if able, visit the funeral home and attend the funeral. Other volunteeers are available to lector should the family need someone. This group of people has also formed a choir to sing at funerals, as well as hospitality ministers to be present at funeral luncheons held at the Pastoral Center. For more information or to take part, please contact Sr. Pat Baker at: bereavement@saintscholastica.com.

NOTRE DAME CHORALE
I am pleased to announce that the Notre Dame Chorale will be coming to our parish in January. They will be here to participate in the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, Jan 14th. They will then present a concert following this Mass. We encourage you to mark that date on your calendar. Also, we need host families who will be able to house students overnight on the 14th. To register as a Host Family you may contact Stephanie Bonaroti, she is from our parish and is with the Notre Dame Chorale. Stephanie's email is: sbonarot@nd.edu. This is a good way to celebrate a New Year. Fr. Ken

RECONCILIATION RETREAT
The Reconciliation retreat for our second graders and their parent is Saturday January 21st from 9:30 am-12:00 pm in the pastoral center.

COLLECTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER:
$54,287.18
BUDGETED:
$56,012.66
SHORTFALL:
$1,725.48

TAKE YOUR PARENTS TO MASS DAY
Sunday January 22nd is our annual "Take Your Parents to Mass Day." The 9:00 am mass will be a special youth mass followed by a potluck brunch in the pastoral center.                .

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
    With the presidential campaign entering the primary season, we are faced again with choices about our political participation. While it is all too easy on the one hand to become disillusioned and cynical or, on the other hand, to give ourselves over to a political ideology, Catholics are called to responsible participation in the political process.
    During February, we will host a speaker from the Diocese on these themes. In the meantime, we will present in the bulletin a summary of the document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, prepared by the United States bishops in 2007, and reissued by them in 2011. We hope that this summary of official Catholic teaching on political participation will help all of us to root our views in our faith and to form our consciences as we approach our political decisions.

The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
    This brief document is a summary of the United States bishops' reflection Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (www.faithfulcitizenship.org). It complements the teaching of bishops in dioceses and states.
    Our nation faces political challenges that demand urgent moral choices. We are a nation at war, with all of its human costs; a country often divided by race and ethnicity; a nation of immigrants struggling with immigration. We are an affluent society where too many live in poverty; part of a global community confronting terrorism and facing urgent threats to our environment; a culture built on families, where some now question the value of marriage and family life. We pride ourselves on supporting human rights, but we fail even to protect the fundamental right to life, especially for unborn children.
    We bishops seek to help Catholics form their consciences in accordance with the truth, so they can make sound moral choices in addressing these challenges. We do not tell Catholics how to vote. The responsibility to make political choices rests with each person and his or her properly formed conscience. (To be continued)

WEEKEND RETREAT FOR POST-ABORTION HEALING
Rachel's Vineyard, a weekend retreat designed to heal the emotional and spiritual wounds of abortion, will be held January 27-29, 2012 at the Spiritan Center in Bethel Park. In a confidential and supportive atmosphere, Rachel's Vineyard demonstrates God's love, forgiveness, and compassion to women and men struggling with abortion's aftermath. Financial aid available. Sponsored by the Diocese of Pittsburgh and Catholic Charities. For more information, visit www.ccpgh.org or call 412-352-5348. The deadline to register is January 20.

RESOLUTION: USE THE CORNER!
During the new year, we encourage leaders of our parish ministries and organizations to use the Stewardship Corner to communicate with the members of the parish. Using the Corner allows you to reach parishioners through the print bulletin, the online bulletin, the Stewardship Corner webpage, and even the TV screen in the back of the church. If your group needs assistance with a project or would like to recruit members, send a request for the 'Help Needed' feature. If you want people to know about the good things your group is doing, send an item for 'Good News!' And if you would like to add a personal touch to the group descriptions that we publish under the 'Focus on . . .' feature, send quotations from your members about how their work with your group enriches their lives and the lives of others. Any of these items can be sent to Andy Bechman at andybechman@saintscholastica.com. So use the Corner this year, and help your group to thrive!

MARCH FOR LIFE
This year the March For Life will be on Monday, January 23, in Washington, D.C. There will be a bus leaving from St. Scholastica Church going to the March For Life. We have been blessed to obtain tickets for the morning Youth Rally and Mass in Washington. Chaperons will be provided for students. The Mass is usually concelebrated by Cardinal Wuerl, the Papal Nuncio, and several hundred priests. We will join the March directly after the Mass. For more information please call Mary Catherine Scanlon at 412-781-6550.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Join us today for a delicious breakfast in the school cafeteria, Third Street entrance. We are serving this Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Regular serving is $4 and a Small serving is $3. All proceeds help fund the bus to the March For Life in Washington, D. C. and other Pro-Life programs. This is the yearly fund raiser for the Respect Life Committee.

CATECHISM MEETING
There will be a catechism meeting on Monday, January 9th, from 7 pm-9 pm in the pastoral center.

APPALACHIA MEETING
There will be an Appalachia meeting on Tuesday, January 10th, at 7:30 pm in the pastoral center.

MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday, Vigil of the Epiphany of the Lord, January 7
   5:00 pm William McGue (Heather Underwood)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Epiphany of the Lord, January 8
   7:30 am William Labriola (Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am Stanley Marsico (Tish Marsico)
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   11:00 am   Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Monday, The Baptism of the Lord, January 9
    8:30 am Vincent Leo Ruggiero (Wife & Family)
Tuesday, weekday, January 10
    8:30 am Paul Schultz (Family)
Wednesday, weekday, January 11
    8:30 am Colin Fischer Jr. (Morton & Sturgis Families)
Thursday, weekday, January 12
    8:30 am John & Angela Sadlo (Bonessa Family)
Friday, weekday, January 13
    8:30 am Paul Schultz (John & Deborah Schultz)
Saturday, weekday, January 14
    9:00 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica

Saturday, Vigil of the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 14
    5:00 pm Celia Mancini (Ware Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 15
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
   9:00 am Shirley A. Morelli (Mr. & Mrs. Gerard E. Werries & Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Catherine (Kay) Macek (Kenneth E. & Dr. Kenneth R. & Joyce R. Macek)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.saintscholastica.com
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Rev. Kenneth White, Pastor, M.Th.M.Ed.   Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P.   Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed.   Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T.   Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser   Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik   412-390-3748
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal   Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF
Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson   Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton   Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

CHRIST THE DIVINE TEACHER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Principal
Sr. Dorothy Dolak S.C.N. (412)781-7927
office@cdtca.org

January 1, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:47:00 +0000

CHRISTMAS THANKS
   I want to express my thanks, first, to all of you who are the bedrock of our parish: those of you who year in and year out are committed to your Catholic Faith, and also committed to our parish community. No parish can be vital for 105 years (we were founded in 1907) unless people of faith gather to form a living parish family. Some of you have been members here for over 50 or 60 years: from your baptism here to your more elder years. Others have joined our parish family this past year and represent the renewal of our mission to be God's tender and steady light in this dark, and sometimes brutal world.
   I want to thank Kathleen Welsh and her clan for decorating our church this Christmas Season. Kathleen, you did a beautiful job and I am grateful for your gifts. I also want to publicly acknowledge the wonderful ministry carried on by our professional staff, office and maintenance staff, those in liturgical ministries, and those who quietly go about contributing to the daily operation of our parish.
Lastly, thank you for all the Christmas gifts and greetings you have sent me. I am so grateful for your kindly support and validation of my ministry as pastor. I have been here now for three and a half years and feel very much at home. My hope is that you feel "at home" with me! Please feel free to call or email if you would like to have a conversation about a faith issue or any concern you may have. I wish you all God's grace and peace in this New Year. Fr. Ken

CHURCH DIRECTORY
A new pictorial directory of parishioners is underway. Family or individual picture appointments can still be made for the weeks of Jan. 10th – Jan. 14th, Feb. 7th – Feb. 11th and May 4th and 5th by contacting Olan Mills directly at 1-800-866-2263, Monday – Friday. Please make sure to give the church's' phone number, 412-781-0186, when setting up your appointment. Each participating family will receive a $25.00 gift certificate good toward any portrait purchase and the process takes less than an hour from photographing to ordering! Hope to see you in our new directory!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Respect Life Committee will hold their annual Pancake and Sausage breakfast on Sunday, January 8th from 8 am to 1 pm in the school cafeteria. This is our only fundraiser. The money will be used for the bus to Washington for the March For Life on Monday, January 23. Merry Christmas to all from the Respect Life Committee.

HAITI COMMITTEE MEETING
The Hope for Haiti Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 4th at7:30 pm in the Pastoral Center. All are welcome!

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
   · Adult chaperons are needed for our teens as they work at Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, January 7. The group meets in the Target parking lot in Harmar at 8:45 a.m. Please contact Jamie Dillon at jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com by Wednesday, January 4, if you can participate.
    · We need host families to house the members of the University of Notre Dame Chorale on the night of Saturday, January 14, after their performance that evening in the church. Please contact Chorale member and parishioner Stephanie Bonaroti if you can help. Stephanie's email address is: sbonarot@nd.edu.
    · Please bring donations of Rice-a-Roni (or similar mixes) on the weekend of January 14 and 15. They will go to the food pantry of East End Cooperative Ministry in East Liberty.
Focus On . . . The Respect Life Committee
The committee meets monthly, serving the parish through education, projects and services on issues relating to the sanctity of human life. An annual bus is sponsored to the January March for Life in Washington, D.C. (on January 23, this year). The committee cooperates with the Diocesan Social Awareness Office and is part of a Pro-Life Cluster of local churches. If you would like to join in our work, please contact Mary Catherine Scanlon at: respectlife@saintscholastica.com.

NOTRE DAME CHORALE
I am pleased to announce that the Notre Dame Chorale will be coming to our parish in January. They will be here to participate in the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, Jan 14th. They will then present a concert following this Mass. We encourage you to mark that date on your calendar. Also, we need host families who will be able to house students overnight on the 14th. To register as a Host Family you may contact Stephanie Bonaroti, she is from our parish and is with the Notre Dame Choir. Stephanie's email is: sbonarot@nd.edu. This is a good way to celebrate a New Year. Fr. Ken

INTERSECTION
All teens are welcome to join us for Intersection on January 8 from 10-11 in the ministry center. A light breakfast will be provided as we discuss the gospel.

MAGNIFICAT
If you are looking for a daily prayer book which includes the daily Mass readings, then I recommend Magnificat. This monthly issued prayer book also contains morning and evening prayer, as well as daily reflections. The large print edition (we all need that!) is $64.95 for the year which includes one issue per month and a special issue for Holy Week. Subscriptions: Magnificat, PO Box 822, Yonkers, NY 10702, or call 1-866-273-5215, or visit www.magnificat.com. Fr. Ken

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN?
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? Have you been attending Mass with your spouse and want to investigate taking the next step? Are you feeling called to live your life as a Catholic? The RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process by which adults prayerfully reflect on their journey, in order to discern whether they are called to full initiation into the Catholic faith community. If you are interested in exploring the process, please contact Andy Bechman at 412-781-0186, Ext. 18, or by e-mail: andybechman@saintscholastica.com. Perhaps the Lord is calling you to take this step now!

BIBLE STUDY: THE BIRTH OF CHRIST
Now that the holiday rush is over, take some time to appreciate the stories of the birth and childhood of Jesus more deeply. This brief, five-week study will look at the Gospels according to Matthew and Luke, attempting to answer questions such as: How do these stories place Jesus within the history of his people? How do they point forward to his adult life? How can we appreciate these stories as adults? The study will meet on Wednesday evenings from January 11 through February 8 in Marsico Library in the Ministry Center from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. There will be a $5 fee for materials. Please contact Andy Bechman by January 9 to register.

HELP US TO KEEP TRACK OF OUR FLOCK!
If you are a parishioner, or know a parishioner who is in the hospital, has recently moved to a nursing home, or who is newly shut-in at home and needs pastoral care, please contact the parish to tell us about the person's new location and how we can help. You can call or email the parish office, or fill out an online form on the "Our Community Outreach" page of our website, www.saintscholastica.com. Please help us keep up to date, as we cannot provide pastoral care for our people if we do not know they are in one of these situations!

WEEKEND RETREAT FOR POST-ABORTION HEALING
Rachel's Vineyard, a weekend retreat designed to heal the emotional and spiritual wounds of abortion, will be held January 27-29, 2012 at the Spiritan Center in Bethel Park. In a confidential and supportive atmosphere, Rachel's Vineyard demonstrates God's love, forgiveness, and compassion to women and men struggling with abortion's aftermath. Financial aid available. Sponsored by the Diocese of Pittsburgh and Catholic Charities. For more information, visit www.ccpgh.org or call 412-352-5348. The deadline to register is January 20.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There will be no religious education classes on January 1& January 3. Classes resume on January 8. There is a check in for all home study families on January 8 in the cafeteria.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Any youth or adult wishing to volunteer for our January 7th work day should RSVP to Jamie Dillon by Wednesday, January 4.

RESOLUTION: USE THE CORNER!
During the new year, we encourage leaders of our parish ministries and organizations to use the Stewardship Corner to communicate with the members of the parish. Using the Corner allows you to reach parishioners through the print bulletin, the online bulletin, the Stewardship Corner webpage, and even the TV screen in the back of the church. If your group needs assistance with a project or would like to recruit members, send a request for the "Help Needed!" feature. If you want people to know about the good things your group is doing, send an item for "Good News!" And if you would like to add a personal touch to the group descriptions that we publish under the "Focus on . . ." feature, send quotations from your members about how their work with your group enriches their lives and the lives of others. Any of these items can be sent to Andy Bechman at andybechman@saintscholastica.com. So use the Corner this year, and help your group to thrive!

MARCH FOR LIFE
This year the March For Life will be on Monday, January 23, in Washington, D.C. There will be a bus leaving from St. Scholastica Church going to the March For Life. We have been blessed to obtain tickets for the morning Youth Rally and Mass in Washington. Chaperons will be provided for students. The Mass is usually concelebrated by Cardinal Wuerl, the Papal Nuncio, and several hundred priests. We will join the March directly after the Mass. For more information please call Mary Catherine Scanlon at 412-781-6550.

MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday, Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary, December 31
   5:00 pm Thomas Welsh (Family)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Sunday, Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, January 1
   7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   9:00 am Mr. Edward Seelye (Bill & Ann Marie Kiszka)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Regis Obringer (St. Monica Society)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, St. Basil the Great, January 2
    8:30 am Betty Edmonds (Wehrle Family)

Tuesday, Christmas Weekday, January 3
   8:30 am Daniel J. Beggy (Beggy Family)

Wednesday, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, January 4
   8:30 am Anne Sternbauer (Sr. Helen Simanek)

Thursday, St. John Neumann, Bishop, January 5
   8:30 am Ralph Friday (Peggy Friday, wife)

Friday, Christmas Weekday, January 6
   8:30 am Howard & Elizabeth White (Family)
   4:00 pm Wedding, Katherine Santelli & Jared Ruggieri

Saturday, Christmas Weekday, January 7
    9:00 am Certo Family

Saturday, Vigil of the Epiphany of the Lord, January 7
   5:00 pm William McGue (Heather Underwood)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Epiphany of the Lord, January 8
   7:30 am William Labriola (Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am Stanley Marsico (Tish Marsico)
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   11:00 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Church Office 412-781-0186; Fax 412-781-4316
parish@saintscholastica.com
World Wide Web: www.stscholasticaparish.org
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

ST. SCHOLASTICA PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Rev. Kenneth White, Pastor, M.Th.M.Ed.   Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Director of Music/Bereavement
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P.   Ext. 17
patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Andrew Bechman, M.Ed.   Ext. 18
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T.   Ext. 20
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Program Director for Religious Education
Gina Musser   Ext. 21
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Organist/Wedding Contact
Thom Bercik   412-390-3748
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Mrs. Mary Swindal   Ext. 10
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

ST. SCHOLASTICA SUPPORT STAFF
Church Secretary
Pat Wolfson   Ext. 10
parish@saintscholastica.com

Office Manager/Parish Accountant
Chrissy Morton   Ext. 24
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Facilities Manager
Tom Galda
maintenance@saintscholastica.com

Bulletin Editor
Amy Condosta
amycondosta@ymail.com
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

December 25, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:28:00 +0000

MAGNIFICAT
If you are looking for a daily prayer book which includes the daily Mass readings, then I recommend Magnificat. This monthly issued prayer book also contains morning and evening prayer, as well as daily reflections. The large print edition (we all need that!) is $64.95 for the year which includes one issue per month and a special issue for Holy Week. Subscriptions: Magnificat, PO Box 822, Yonkers, NY 10702, or call 1-866-273-5215, or visit www.magnificat.com. Fr. Ken

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN?
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? Have you been attending Mass with your spouse and want to investigate taking the next step? Are you feeling called to live your life as a Catholic? The RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process by which adults prayerfully reflect on their journey, in order to discern whether they are called to full initiation into the Catholic faith community. If you are interested in exploring the process, please contact Andy Bechman at 412-781-0186, Ext. 18, or by e-mail: andybechman@saint scholastica.com. Perhaps the Lord is calling you to take this step now!

BIBLE STUDY: THE BIRTH OF CHRIST
Once the holiday rush is over, take some time to appreciate the stories of the birth and childhood of Jesus more deeply. This brief, five-week study will look at the Gospels according to Matthew and Luke, attempting to answer questions such as: How do these stories place Jesus within the history of his people? How do they point forward to his adult life? How can we appreciate these stories as adults? The study will meet on Wednesday evenings from January 11 through February 8 in Marsico Library in the Ministry Center from7:30 to 9:00 p.m. There will be a $5 fee. Please contact Andy Bechman by January 9 to register.

MARCH FOR LIFE
This year the March For Life will be on Monday, January 23, in Washington, D.C. There will be a bus leaving from St. Scholastica Church going to the March For Life. We have been blessed to obtain tickets for the morning Youth Rally and Mass in Washington. Chaperons will be provided for students. The Mass is usually concelebrated by Cardinal Wuerl, the Papal Nuncio, and several hundred priests. We will join the March directly after the Mass. For more information please call Mary Catherine Scanlon at 412-781-6550.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Respect Life Committee will hold their annual Pancake and Sausage breakfast on Sunday, January 8th from 8 am to 1 pm in the school cafeteria. This is our only fundraiser. The money will be used for the bus to Washington for the March For Life on Monday, January 23. Merry Christmas to all from the Respect Life Committee.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There will be no religious education classes on December 27, January 1 & January 3. Classes resume on January 8. There is a check in for all home study families on January 8 in the cafeteria.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Any youth or adult wishing to volunteer for our January 7th work day should RSVP to Jamie Dillon by Wednesday, January 4.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
Adult chaperons are needed for our teens as they work at Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, January 7. The group meets in the Target parking lot in Harmar at 8:45 a.m. Please contact Jamie Dillon (see below) if you can participate.
Focus On . . . Youth Ministry
The mission of St. Scholastica Catholic Youth Ministry is to help youth develop and maintain a lasting relationship with Christ. Through a variety of programs, events and outreach opportunities, we seek to draw young people into responsible participation in the life, work and mission of the parish community. For more information on events, see the Youth Ministry newsletter available in church or visit www.stscholasticayouth.org. Adults who would like to support youth ministry are encouraged to contact Jamie Dillon at 412-781-0186, ext. 20 or by e-mail: youthministry@saintscholastica.com.

NOTRE DAME CHORALE
I am pleased to announce that the Notre Dame Chorale will be coming to our parish in January. They will be here to participate in the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, Jan 14th. They will then present a concert following this Mass. We encourage you to mark that date on your calendar. Also, we need host families who will be able to house students overnight on the 14th. To register as a Host Family you may contact Stephanie Bonaroti--she is from our parish and is with the Notre Dame Chorale. Stephanie's email is: sbonarot@nd.edu. This is a good way to celebrate a New Year. Fr. Ken

WEEKEND RETREAT FOR POST-ABORTION HEALING
Rachel's Vineyard, a weekend retreat designed to heal the emotional and spiritual wounds of abortion, will be held January 27-29, 2012 at the Spiritan Center in Bethel Park. In a confidential and supportive atmosphere, Rachel's Vineyard demonstrates God's love, forgiveness, and compassion to women and men struggling with abortion's aftermath. Financial aid available. Sponsored by the Diocese of Pittsburgh and Catholic Charities. For more information, visit www.ccpgh.org or call 412-352-5348. The deadline to register is January 20.

HAITI COMMITTEE MEETING
The Hope for Haiti Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 4th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. All are welcome!

CHURCH DIRECTORY
A new pictorial directory of parishioners is underway. Family or individual picture appointments can still be made for the weeks of Jan. 10th to Jan. 14th, Feb. 7th to Feb. 11th, and May 4th and 5th by contacting Olan Mills directly at 1-800-866-2263, Monday to Friday. Please make sure to give the church's phone number, 412-781-0186, when setting up your appointment. Each participating family will receive a $25.00 gift certificate good toward any portrait purchase and the process takes less than an hour from photographing to ordering! Hope to see you in our new directory!

INTERSECTION
All teens are welcome to join us for Intersection on January 8 from 10-11 a.m. in the ministry center. A light breakfast will be provided as we discuss the gospel.

MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday, Vigil of Christmas, December 24
   4:00 pm Sarah Kristin Owen (Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   7:00 pm William & Rosemarie Labriola (Joyce Doyle & Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   10:00 pm Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Christmas, December 25
   10:00 am Joe & Rosalia Costa (Costa Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, St. Stephen, first martyr, December 26
   8:30 am Lillian Allison (Evelyn Conflenti)
Tuesday, St. John, apostle, December 27
   8:30 am Carmella Petraglia Difiore (Mary Labriola)
Wednesday, The Holy Innocents, martyrs, December 28
   8:30 am Lillian Allison (Angela Doerfler & Family)
Thursday, The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas, December 29
   8:30 am John & Leona Marcone (Debbie & Gene Pochapsky)
Friday, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph, December 30
   8:30 am COMMUNION SERVICE
Saturday, The Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas, December 31
   9:00 am COMMUNION SERVICE

Saturday, Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary, December 31
   5:00 pm Thomas Welsh (Family)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Sunday, Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, January 1
   7:00 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   9:00 am Mr. Edward Seelye (Bill & Ann Marie Kiszka)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   11:00 am Regis Obringer (St. Monica Society)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

SACRAMENTS

INFANT BAPTISM is celebrated at noon on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Please make arrangements with the pastor at least 6 weeks prior to the desired date.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Contact Andy Bechman for more information.

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) is celebrated at St. Scholastica Parish on Saturdays after 9:00 a.m. Mass. For your convenience, the parishes in our cluster have the following opportunities for reconciliation:
    St. Joseph Parish has Sat. reconciliation from 3:30-4:00.
    Madonna of Jerusalem has reconciliation on Wednesday evening from 5:30-6:45 and Saturday from 3:00-4:00 p.m.

NEW PARISHIONERS ARE MOST WELCOME! Please call Fr. Ken or Sr. Pat.

PARISH CONTACTS

St. Scholastica Parish
309 Brilliant Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Phone Number: 412-781-0186

Parish Office Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.   Ext. 10
Website Address: www.saintscholastica.com
E-mail address: parish@saintscholastica.com
Fax Number: 412-781-4316
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

Rev. Kenneth White Pastor, M.Th., M.Ed.   Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P.   Ext. 17
Director of Music/Bereavement
Patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Mr. Thom Bercik    412-390-3748
Organist/Wedding Contact
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Mr. Andrew Bechman, M.Ed.   Ext. 18
Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Mrs. Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T.   Ext. 20
Director of Catholic Youth Ministry & Religious Education
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Mrs. Gina Musser   Ext. 21
Program Director for Religious Education
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Mrs. Chrissy Morton   Ext. 24
Staff Accountant
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Mrs. Mary Swindal   412-781-0186   Ext. 10
Coordinator of the Protection of Children
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy   412-781-7927
Sister Dorothy Dolak S.C.N.- Principal
E-mail address: CDTCA@consolidated.net

To schedule use of pastoral facilities, call the Parish Office (Monday-Friday) 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

December 18, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (St. Scholastica Parish) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:46:00 +0000

COLLECTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:
$57,922.67
BUDGETED:
$56,012.66
SURPLUS:
$1,910.01

CHRISTMAS SECOND COLLECTION
There will be a second collection at all the Christmas Masses. This collection is for Christmas Charities for Children and Youth. Please be as generous as you can.

IMPORTANT CHANGE OF MASS SCHEDULE
There is not a 9:00 am mass on Saturday, December 24th.
Christmas Eve Masses: 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm (no midnight Mass)
Christmas Day Mass is at 10:00 am.
Please Note:
The Christmas Eve 4:00 Mass is the "Children's Mass"! Needless to say it is wonderful on one hand, and noisy and chaotic on the other. If you have no young children, you would be well advised not to attend this Mass. The 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass is filled with some folks standing. The 10:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass is filled, but with extra seating available. The Christmas Day 10:00 am Mass is a great time to come to Mass for Christmas: it is not too early and there is room for all to be seated. Think about changing you routine at Christmas and coming to the Christmas Day Mass. Fr. Ken

THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Thank you to those who participated in St Scholastica's Christmas Gift Project. Generous donations from our parishioners will help make Christmas more hopeful for many less fortunate children in our area, and for children in Haiti and Kenya. Your donations are appreciated very much!

SNOW TUBING
Any Middle school or high school youth (and their family) that would like to participate in the December 29th snowtubing trip to Seven Springs should contact Jamie Dillon by December 19.

GIFT CERTIFICATES
We will be selling gift certificates after Masses this Sunday, December 18th. A wide variety will be available including Giant Eagle, Community and Whole Foods. Cash or checks (payable to CDTCA) will be accepted. Thank you for your continued support.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others. Find more news in the online version of Stewardship Corner at our parish website: www.saintscholastica.com. Look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links.
Help Needed!
This weekend we are collecting dried beans for the food pantry at East End Cooperative Ministry in East Liberty. Please place donations in the food bin in the vestibule of the church. Thank you!
Good News!
Thanks to all who contributed to all of our Christmas giving projects! Your generosity has flowed to local people and families and to others, especially children, in West Virginia and as far away as Good Samaritans School in St. Marc, Haiti, and Hekima Place in Kiserian, Kenya. For some Christmas joy, search for HEKIMA_CHRISTMAS.wmv on YouTube.
Focus On . . . the Ministry of Praise
Parishioners in the Ministry of Praise volunteer to pray at home for parish needs and parishioner requests. A list is sent to them every two months. If you would like to join this group, or have a prayer request, please contact Mary Catherine Scanlon at: prayerlist@saintscholastica.com.

NOTRE DAME CHORALE
I am pleased to announce that the Notre Dame Chorale will be coming to our parish in January. They will be here to participate in the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, Jan. 14th. They will then present a concert following this Mass. We encourage you to mark that date on your calendar. Also, we need host families who will be able to house students overnight on the 14th. To register as a Host Family you may contact Stephanie Bonaroti, she is from our parish and is with the Notre Dame Chorale. Stephanie's email is: sbonarot@nd.edu. This is a good way to celebrate a New Year. Fr. Ken

MARCH FOR LIFE
This year the March For Life will be on Monday, January 23, in Washington, D.C. There will be a bus leaving from St. Scholastica Church going to the March For Life. We have been blessed to obtain tickets for the morning Youth Rally and Mass in Washington. Chaperons will be provided for students. The Mass is usually concelebrated by Cardinal Wuerl, the Papal Nuncio, and several hundred priests. We will join the March directly after the Mass. For more information please call Mary Catherine Scanlon at 412-781-6550.

PEOPLE CONCERNED FOR THE UNBORN CHILD
Christmas cards are available. A set consists of 10 cards for $6. Your purchase helps the Pro Life cause. Call Mary Catherine Scanlon at 412-781-6550.

MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday, Vigil of the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 17
   5:00 pm Kathleen Belchick (Art & Matt Hussey)
       Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan

Sunday, Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18
   7:30 am Marietta Wolenter (Charles Wolenter)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   9:00 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
   11:00 am Donnelly & Shanahan Families
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Monday, Advent Weekday, December 19
   8:30 am Msgr. Kraus (J. & N. Certo)

Tuesday, Advent Weekday, December 20
   8:30 am William Stewart (Mary Labriola)

Wednesday, Advent Weekday, December 21
   8:30 am Anniv., Anthony M. & Joan G. Farina (Anthony G. & Jean Marie Farina)

Thursday, Advent Weekday, December 22
   8:30 am Patrick Hardy (Ann Marie & Bill Kiszka)

Friday, Advent Weekday, December 23
    8:30 am Mary C. & Frank X. Larkin Sr. (Mary H. Larkin)

Saturday, Vigil of Christmas, December 24
   4:00 pm Sarah Kristin Owen (Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   7:00 pm William & Rosemarie Labriola (Joyce Doyle & Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
   10:00 pm Parishioners of St. Scholastica
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

Sunday, Christmas, December 25
   10:00 am Joe & Rosalia Costa (Costa Family)
       Presider: Fr. Kenneth White

SACRAMENTS

INFANT BAPTISM is celebrated at noon on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Please make arrangements with the pastor at least 6 weeks prior to the desired date.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Contact Andy Bechman for more information.

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) is celebrated at St. Scholastica Parish on Saturdays after 9:00 a.m. Mass. For your convenience, the parishes in our cluster have the following opportunities for reconciliation:
    St. Joseph Parish has Sat. reconciliation from 3:30-4:00.
    Madonna of Jerusalem has reconciliation on Wednesday evening from 5:30-6:45 and Saturday from 3:00-4:00 p.m..

NEW PARISHIONERS ARE MOST WELCOME! Please call Fr. Ken or Sr. Pat.

PARISH CONTACTS

St. Scholastica Parish
309 Brilliant Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Phone Number: 412-781-0186

Parish Office Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.   Ext. 10
Website Address: www.saintscholastica.com
E-mail address: parish@saintscholastica.com
Fax Number: 412-781-4316
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays

Rev. Kenneth White Pastor, M.Th., M.Ed.   Ext. 14
frken@saintscholastica.com

Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P.   Ext. 17
Director of Music/Bereavement
Patbakercdp@saintscholastica.com

Mr. Thom Bercik    412-390-3748
Organist/Wedding Contact
berciktm@saintscholastica.com

Mr. Andrew Bechman, M.Ed.   Ext. 18
Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
andybechman@saintscholastica.com

Mrs. Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T.   Ext. 20
Director of Catholic Youth Ministry & Religious Education
jamiedillon@saintscholastica.com

Mrs. Gina Musser   Ext. 21
Program Director for Religious Education
ginamusser@saintscholastica.com

Mrs. Chrissy Morton   Ext. 24
Staff Accountant
financeoffice@saintscholastica.com

Mrs. Mary Swindal   412-781-0186   Ext. 10
Coordinator of the Protection of Children
mswindal@saintscholastica.com
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235

Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy   412-781-7927
Sister Dorothy Dolak S.C.N.- Principal
E-mail address: CDTCA@consolidated.net

To schedule use of pastoral facilities, call the Parish Office (Monday-Friday) 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.