GOOD SAMARITAN AND SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST February 11, 2018

Scripture Readings for the Mass Beginning on February 12, 2018

Monday Jas 1:1-11/Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday Jas 1:12-18/Mk 8:14-21 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 Sunday Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15

MASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONS

SIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIMESIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIMESIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIMESIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

Monday, February 12 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00am (GS) Joann Tabinowski by Janice Gatehouse

Tuesday, February 13 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00am (GS) In Honor of the Holy Face of Jesus by Anonymous

Wednesday, February 14 ASH WEDNESDAY (No Confessions)

SOLEMN DAY OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE

8:00am (SJ) For The Living and Deceased of Our Parishes

12:00 pm (GS) Prayers Service with Ashes 3:00pm (GS) Prayer Service with Ashes

6:30pm (GS) Chester Kedzerski by Wife, Cookie & Family 6:30pm (SJ) Prayer Service with Ashes

Thursday, February 15 Thursday after Ash Wednesday 8:00am (GS) Patricia Stubbins by Sister, Carol Kubicki

Friday, February 16 Friday after Ash Wednesday 8:00am (SJ) Health & Welfare of the Lieb Family by Mom & Dad

8:00am (GS) Marian Prayer Group Saturday, February 17 Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order 4:00pm (SJ) Vigil, Allan Lizzi by Robert & Jani Lizzi 5:30pm(GS) Vigil, Lois Himes by Patty & Joe Cicconi Sunday, February 18 First Sunday of Lent 8:00am (GS) Cecile Tabinowski by Darlene, Dale & Anne 9:30am (SJ) Mike Farah by Bob & Sheila Kasper 11:00am (GS) For the Living & Deceased of Our Parishes

THIS WEEK WE REMEMBER Bread and Wine

(SJ) John Moss, Jr. by John & Doretta Moss Blessed Mother Shrine Candle

(GS) Patricia Stubbins by Sister, Carol Kubicki Holy Family Shrine Candle

(GS) Margaret Durbin by Rose Dziack & John Derochis Sanctuary Candle

(GS) Cecile Tabinowski by Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren

(SJ) In Honor & Friendship of Anna Mae Doyle by Mary Ann Cowles

KEEPING OUR KIDS SAFE This weekend, two of the scripture readings are related to

Leprosy. Most of us know of leprosy only from periodic references to the disease in the Bible, or from movies like Ben Hur. Most folks assume that leprosy no longer exists, but about 200 cases are reported in the United states each year. In the 1980’s over 5 million people were afflicted with the disease, mostly in impoverished countries.

With the development of modern medicine, we know that the disease is curable, and that it is not as contagious as once thought. At the time of Christ, having leprosy was a death sentence. Tragically, people diagnosed with leprosy were forced to move away from family and friends and live a meager existence, relying on the charity of friends and family for food and supplies. As awful as the disease was, this social isolation was probably more painful than the disease itself.

Are the biblical stories about leprosy still relevant today? They are if we consider the way these people were treated by society and the emotional pain they endured.

I’m not sure when the phrase was coined, but the term “Social Leper” refers to people who are so unpopular that associating with them can result in being shunned by others. While there are many wonderful things about Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and other social media, they can also be a source of great pain for teenagers and adults alike. As if adolescent bullying was not bad enough, it seems that it has become much more virulent than ever before with the advent of “Cyber Bulling.”

It is not uncommon for high school and middle school children to post pictures and comments on social media with the intent of sharing with friends. It’s also very common and very easy for an individual or a group to unleash anonymous criticism and vicious verbal attacks on unsuspecting young people, ruining self-esteem and often leading to depression or self-destructive behavior.

If your children or grandchildren are active on Facebook or other social media, I encourage you to talk with them about it. Ask if they‘ve experienced bullying or similar behaviors toward themselves or their friends. It can present an invaluable “teachable moment” with respect to bullying, as well as the need to sometimes rally behind those who are less popular, even if it means risking our own popularity. Today’s world is infinitely more complex than the world I grew up in, but the Bible still speaks to us about core values and the need to do what is right. In a society where we have allowed television and the internet to become babysitters for a whole generation, we need to be ever more vigilant and attentive, recognizing that the devil stills “prowls about the world” seeking the souls of our loved ones. We need to stay involved in their lives.

Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018

DAY OF FAST & ABSTINENCE 8:00am Mass St. John the Baptist 12 Noon Prayer Service/Ashes Good Samaritan 3:00pm Prayer Service/Ashes Good Samaritan 6:30pm Prayer Service/Ashes St. John the Baptist 6:30pm Mass Good Samaritan

Men & Women Needed To Serve as Greeters/Ushers

We are looking for a handful of men and women who regularly attend Mass to assist in serving as Ushers/Greeters at Good Samaritan. If you are interested, please call Rose Curcio at 724-266-6565 extension 12. We will schedule an informational meeting to explain what is involved

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LENTEN REGULATIONS 1. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of Fast & Abstinence. The Fridays of

Lent are days of Abstinence in the United States

2. The obligation of abstinence (refraining from eating meat) begins at the age of 14. The law of fasting (limiting oneself to one full meal and two lighter meals) obliges all between the ages of 18 - 59. No one should consider this obligation lightly.

3. Those individuals who have a medical condition in which fasting may be considered harmful are not obliged to fast, but should perform some other act of penance or charity.

4. Pastors and parents are to see to it that minors, though not bound by the law of fast and abstinence, are educated in the authentic sense of penance and encouraged to do acts of penance suitable to their age.

5. All members of the Christian Faithful are encouraged to do acts of penance and charity during the Lenten season beyond what is prescribed by the law.

6. As a general rule, a request for a dispensation from the obligation of abstinence on Fridays of Lent will not be considered unless some serious reason is present. The attendance at social events, banquets, wedding rehearsals or receptions, or funeral wakes are not considered sufficient reason to request a dispensation.

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7:00 PM PRESENTED BY GREG WASINSKI

Inspirational Speaker, Author, & Radio Host on The Catholic Channel (Sirius XM)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 “Who We Are Called to Be” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12

“Our Relationship & Handling Personal Crisis” TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13

“Finding Jesus in the Eucharist”

Two FREE Lenten Events at Good Samaritan

Join Us For This Life Changing & Informative Five-Week

Spiritual Lenten Journey To Discover Christ’s Amazing Mercy.

To register for the above events or more information call Susan DiPietro at the Parish Office (724) 266-6565 x 17 ASAP

2 Options to View & Discuss 30-minute DVD Presentations:

Wednesday Evenings (beginning February 21) at 7:15 PM (immediately following 6:30 PM Mass)

OR

Friday Mornings (beginning February 23) at 11:00 AM

All Sessions will be held at Good Samaritan in Jericho Hall Upstairs Classroom.

“Mondays with Mary”“Mondays with Mary”“Mondays with Mary”“Mondays with Mary”

We invite Women of All Ages,We invite Women of All Ages,We invite Women of All Ages,We invite Women of All Ages, young or young at heart, single or married, widowed or divorced to bring your Rosary

and join us for a 9-Week

Novena Booklets will include daily and weekly Novena Prayers to Our Lady of Lourdes,

meditations for the Sorrowful Mysteries, and additional healing prayers will be available

for each participant to take home.

“Living Rosary Novena“Living Rosary Novena“Living Rosary Novena“Living Rosary Novena to Our Lady Lourdes”to Our Lady Lourdes”to Our Lady Lourdes”to Our Lady Lourdes” Beginning Monday, February 19thBeginning Monday, February 19thBeginning Monday, February 19thBeginning Monday, February 19th

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side, coleslaw or applesauce, dessert & beverage)

Side Orders Mac & Cheese $2.50 French Fries $2.50 Halushki $2.50 Cole Slaw or Apple Sauce $1.50

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SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 11, 2018

� IN SYMPATHY

Please pray for the repose of the souls of our dearly departed, who died recently, especially Ronald Carrodus, Jr, Brandon Cox, Stephen Ilko. & Stella Markovich (Grandmother of

Nicole Markovich Lang). May their souls & the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Sunday, February 11 8:00am (SJ) Holy Name Society Meeting 9:00am (GS) CIC Session (JH Classroom) 9:30-11:00am (GS) CCD Grades 6-8 9:30am (SJ) Liturgy with Children during Mass 10:30am (SJ) CCM Board Meeting 2:00pm (SJ) Mass, 3pm Holy Hour, 4pm Meeting Padre Pio 5:30pm (GS) Teen RCIA (JH Classroom) Monday, February 12 5:00am-2:00pm (GS) PACZKI SALE (JERICHO HALL) 5:15-6:45pm (SJ) CCD Grades 1-5 Tuesday, February 13 6:30pm (GS) Ethnic Cooking - Baklava (JH) Wednesday, February 14 ASH WEDNESDAY 8:00-9:30am (SJ) Pierogi: Onions Peeled, Sliced, Cooked 8:00am-12:30pm (SJ) Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Closing 9:00am (GS) RCIA (JH Classroom) 3:00-5:00pm (SJ) Pierogi: Potatoes Peeled, Cut 6:30pm (SJ) Choir Practice 7:00pm (GS) Youth Praise Band Thursday, February 15 6:30pm (GS) Adult Choir 7:30-10:00am (SJ) Pierogi: Potatoes Cooked & Mashed 2:00-7:00pm (SJ) Pierogi: Potato Balls Prepared Friday, February 16 11:00am (GS) RCIA (JH Classroom) 3:00-7:00pm (GS) Eucharistic Adoration 7:00/8:00pm (GS) Confessions-Rosary/Mass-Marian Prayer 6:00am (SJ) Pierogi Hotline open for orders: 724-869-9758 Sunday, February 18 8:30-11:00am (SJ) HNS All You Can Eat Breakfast 9:00am (GS) Dough Making-Nut Rolls (JH) 9:00am (GS) CIC Session (JH Classroom) NO (GS) CCD Grades 6-8 5:30pm (GS) Teen RCIA (JH Classroom)

UPCOMING EVENTS SAINT JOHN’S CORNER SAINT JOHN’S CORNER

Weekly Offering February 4, 2018 Our Gift to God

GOOD SAMARITAN $8,731

SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST $2,238

GOOD SAMARITAN 724-266-6565 SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST 724-869-2280

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7:00 pm Rosary/Confessions. MASS follows 8:00 pm Marian Prayer Group. ALL ARE WELCOME

SUNDAY, FEB. 11, DIVINE CHILD JESUS Saint Padre Pio Prayer Group SECOND SUNDAY MONTHLY DEVOTION will meet here at St. John’s. Holy Mass begins at 2:00 PM followed by 3:00 Holy Hour and 4:00 meeting. A social follows in the hall. All are welcome. Fr. Ladis Cizik will be the celebrant.

NEEDED: PIEROGI VOLUNTEERS Help is needed on Thursday mornings and all day on Fridays to help make our Pierogi Project run smoothly and to allow breaks for workers who have come in early. Can you give us a hand for a couple of hours? Call the parish office if you wish to become a new volunteer: 724-869-2280

ST. JOHN’S LENDING LIBRARY Feel free to borrow a book from our library in the social hall. There are many inspirational books which would make good reading during Lent!

SUNDAY, FEB. 18, HOLY NAME ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST! The Holy Name Society will be serving up their “ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT” pancake, French toast, waffle & sausage breakfast beginning at 8:30 to 11:30AM in the church social hall. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for kids 5-10 yrs. of age. Children younger than 5 are free. Join us for a delicious breakfast! CHOIR BAKE SALE The St. John’s Choir is having a Bake Sale on Feb. 18. We will have lots of tasty treats for purchase. See you there!

SATURDAY, FEB 17, BADEN-ECONOMY LIONS CLUB FUNDRAISER at 1124 Harmony Rd., Baden. Oram’s Cinnamon Rolls from 8-10am, $2 each or $22 per doz. Call 724-822-4499.

ADULT CONFIRMATION Adult Catholics who want to prepare for March 24th Confirmation. Call

Susan at the Parish Office 724-266-6565 x17 ASAP.

Ethnic Cooking Class Schedule Baklava, February 13th, taught by Fran Banks Rich. Risotto, March 27th, taught by Carolyn Mariano.

Making a basic risotto to create Arancini, Italian Street food.

CALL Bob Mikush @724-266-3140, M-F, 9AM-5PM

For Up-To-Date info on ETHNIC COOKING ACTIVITIES

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Attendees really enjoy hands on learning!

Easter Nut Roll Baking Schedule, Good Samaritan

Palm Sunday Bake Sale on March 24-25

Sunday, Feb. 18 Dough 9:00am Jericho Hall Monday, Feb. 19 Rolls 9:00am Jericho Hall Sunday, Feb. 25 Dough 9:00am Jericho Hall Monday, Feb. 26 Rolls 9:00am Jericho Hall

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING sponsored by CCD Good Samaritan students who collected $533.80 for Ambridge Center of Hope. Thank you for your caring generosity.