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ST. SYLVESTER CHURCH
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA AUGUST 19, 2018
Monday, August 20 - St. Bernard
8:00 am Edward Zych (Mother)
Tuesday, August 21 - St. Pius X
8:00 am Anniv. Diane Huber (Pat Gallagher & Chris & Bill Alichnie)
Wednesday, August 22 - Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8:00 am Anniv. Geraldine Amrhein (Hartlep Family)
Thursday, August 23 - St. Rose of Lima
8:00 am Joseph Paul (Anthony & Diane Battaglia)
Friday, August 24 - St. Bartholomew
8:00 am Birth. Jean Huber (Family)
Saturday, August 25 - Sts. Louis & Joseph Calasanz
8:00 am Birth. John Kowalski (Family)
4:00 pm Birth. George A. Denk (Marlene & Tony Denk)
Sunday, August 26 - Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am For the Parish
11:00 am Our Lady of Knock A.O.H. (Division I A.O.H.)
TYPES OF PRAYER. Prayer is a way we communicate our
needs, thankfulness and gratitude to God. There are many form of
prayer that can be used to communicate with God. Over the next
few weeks we will explore some of these forms and how we can
use them to communicate with God. PETITION. Petition is praying for those in need. When we say that
we will pray for someone, we are petitioning God for assistance.
We also pray petitions during the Mass. Whether we call them the
Prayers of the Faithful, or the Universal Prayer during Mass, they
are petitions because we are praying for the needs of others.
RCIA - Do you want to know more about the Catholic faith?
Are you baptized in another faith and would like to be Catholic?
Are you baptized Catholic but need communion and/or
confirmed? Classes for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) will begin in September and will conclude with the Easter
Vigil in April. There will be an inquiry session on Monday,
September 17th at 7:45pm in the Rectory Meeting room where
more information will be given. Classes meet on Monday’s at
7:45pm in the Rectory Meeting room. Please contact Deacon
Andy at 412-882-8593 x202 or by email at
[email protected] for more information. ***************************************************** FAREWELL - After 19 years as Music Minister at St. Sylvester,
I will be celebrating my final masses here the weekend of August
25 and 26. I would like to thank you, the parishioners, for your
support of the music program and for helping me to grow
spiritually and artistically. As I enjoy my retirement from the
Diocese, I welcome new adventures and want you to know that I
will miss you all and will cherish the memories and friendships
from my time spent at this beloved church. God Bless, Jason Coll
THE ONE WHO FEEDS ON ME WILL HAVE LIFE
BECAUSE OF ME – The Gospel readings these weeks focus our
hearts and minds on the Eucharist, the source and summit of the
life and mission of the Church and the central mystery of our
faith. The Eucharist as the source of life is true both for us as
individuals who are fed by Jesus in Holy Communion and
strengthened for the work to which God calls us, as well as for the
Church as the Body of Christ as together we reflect the love of
God in the world. There would be no Catholic Church without the
Eucharist, nor would we be able to share in the life of God
without his real and true presence in our lives. Our efforts On
Mission for The Church Alive! are meant to draw us ever deeper
into the mystery of the Eucharist so that we may be built up as the
Body of Christ in the world. May our lives and our faith be
nourished through our participation in this most wonderful
sacrament. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to
stay informed.
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Note from Deacon Andy
4:00 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am
Lectors:
J. Kail
S. Samuel
M. Bakowski
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
C. R. Austin T. DelSardo J. Remark
M. G. McCann H. DelSardo L. Swanson
M. Gardonis E. Ringling T. Lenart
D. Pope J. Budd B. Kail
J. Winter E. Moeller A. Fosbrink
K. Sokac C. Graziano P. Woods
C. Crnovic Deacon Andy Deacon Andy
Altar Servers:
A. Stephenson
L. Stephenson
J. Budd
J. Shevlin
C. Betz
B. Betz
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion/Lectors
Saturday, August 25- Sunday, August 26
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
POOR BOX COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND: Over the last
several months we have been able to help some of our neighbors
with much needed furniture through both the St. Vincent de Paul
Society warehouse and Angels in Overalls. We do pay for the
furniture and delivery costs although at reduced prices. Plus, this
supports these much needed ministries. We have also helped
several neighbors with utility assistance to prevent shut-offs. This
weekend we have a Poor Box Collection to replenish our Social
Ministry account so we can continue to help our neighbors in
need. Thank you for your generosity!
FOOD BANK THANKS: Thanks to all who so generously
donate to this monthly collection for our Brentwood Food
Pantry. Your donations, minus a few items that we keep here at
the parish for emergency assistance, was given out to local
families and individuals on Saturday, August 18th. Your
donations help others stretch their food budgets. This month we
also collected school supplies and we thank you for those as
well. These were given to families with children who use the
food bank. Thank you for your generosity.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY THANKS! Your donations are being
distributed to our nursing home parishioners and to Red Door,
Shepherd’s Heart, Jubilee Kitchen and the Allegheny County
Jail. A special THANK YOU to Religious Education student
Dominic Nicoletti who is preparing for Confirmation. He made
almost 50 cards that we included with our parish gift to our
nursing home parishioners. Those who received them really
appreciated the uplifting message. And thanks to all who brought
in their Christmas in July gifts for us to share!.
LADIES OF CHARITY NEWS: We are in the process of
delivering our parish's Christmas in July gifts to our nursing home
parishioners. Our next trip to Bethlehem Haven is Wednesday,
September 12th. Our next meeting is Thursday, September 6 th,
7PM in the Rectory meeting room. We will be making
sandwiches for Shepherd’s Heart after the meeting. Cookies
needed.
CONNECTING WITH OUR HOMEBOUND AND
NURSING HOME PARISHIONERS: As St. Sylvester ’s
works with our new group to strengthen our parish we want to
make sure that all our older parishioners are connected to the
parish. If you know of a parishioner who has not been able to get
to Mass because of illness or age please let the Rectory office
know and we can reach out to them. In addition, if you know of a
parishioner who is now in a nursing home or assisted living
facility and they are not already receiving a visit from our Ladies
of Charity, please let us know that as well. Thanks.
ARE YOU A FAMILY CAREGIVER? Being a caregiver for a
family member can be physically and emotionally draining even
when we love the person and are happy to help. There are many
resources out there to help us understand what we are feeling.
Check out www.caregiveraction.org .
CENTERING PRAYER IN SEPTEMBER: Our centering
prayer dates for September are Wednesdays the 5th and the
19th. On the 5th we will meet in the Providence Room and on the
19th we will meet in the Rectory meeting Room. Both meetings
are at 7PM and we will continue our study of Open Mind, Open
Heart by Fr. Thomas Keating after our centering prayer. If you
would like more information about this method of contemplative
prayer, call the Social Ministry office.
ALZHEIMER'S RESOURCES: Are you caring for someone
with Alzheimer's or do you know someone who is? Here are two
books that come highly recommended: Thoughtful Dementia
Care: Understanding the Dementia Experience by Jennifer Ghent
-Fuller and Learning to Speak Alzheimer's by Joanne Koenig
Coste. Both are available from Amazon. For more info call the
Social Ministry office.
FIND LOCAL RESOURCES: The United Way of Allegheny
County has a helpline and can find resources and answer
questions about local resources. Dial 211 to be connected to this
local resource clearinghouse.
SOCIAL MINISTRY QUOTE: “The Lord promises
refreshment and freedom to all the oppressed of our world, but he
needs us to fulfill his promise. He needs our eyes to see the needs
of our brothers and sisters. He needs our hands to offer them help.
He needs our voice to protest the injustices committed thanks to
the silence, often complicit, of so many. I should really speak of
many silences: the silence of common sense; the silence that
thinks, ‘it’s always been done this way;’ the silence of ‘us’ as
opposed to ‘you.’ Above all, the Lord needs our hearts to show
his merciful love towards the least, the outcast, the abandoned,
the marginalized.” Pope Francis, July 6, 2018 ***************************************************** BIBLE STUDY - The St. Sylvester Bible Study will resume
its meetings for the reading and study of Sacred Scripture on
Tuesday evening, September 4 at 6:30 pm in the Rectory
Meeting Room. Members of the study group are reminded that
they must register for the new series by September 1. New
members are welcome. For more information call Dr. Ross
Cafaro at 412-885-1625.
SOCIAL MINISTRY
Report for Weekend of August 11-12, 2018
“No one shall come before the Lord empty handed, but each
of you with as much as he can give in portion to the blessings
which the Lord, your God, has bestowed upon you.” (Deut. 6:17)
Collection Envelopes Amount
Regular Offertory 431 $9,787.66
School Support 21 $251.00
Total 452 $10,038.66
Thank you for your generosity to our parish.
ST. SYLVESTER CHURCH
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA AUGUST 19, 2018
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS WHITEHALL BOROUGH COMMUNITY DAY will be held
on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 9 am - 4 pm at the Whitehall
Borough Municipal Complex & Snyder Park. All are welcome
for a day of delicious food, fantastic entertainment, games, prizes
and more!
PREVIEW DAY AT LA ROCHE COLLEGE on Saturday,
September 22 - La Roche College invites high school juniors and
seniors as well as transfer students to its Preview Day from 8:15
a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 22. Students will learn
about what makes La Roche College distinctive, distinguished,
desirable and doable! Valuable information about La Roche
College's merit-based scholarships which make the college one of
the most affordable private colleges in Western Pennsylvania,
will be shared. Prospective students will hear about study abroad
opportunities that are included with the cost of tuition, and a new
semester abroad program in Rome, Italy. Admissions counselors
and representatives from various campus offices will be available
to answer questions. Come enjoy morning refreshments and a
complimentary lunch. Prospective students can register online
at laroche.edu.
Questions? [email protected] or 412-536-1272.
BAPTISM SEMINAR - Our next pre-Baptism
Seminar will be held on Thursday, September
20th at 7:30 pm in the Rectory. Parents planning
to have a baby baptized within the next few
months must attend this seminar. Godparents
are also invited but do not have to attend.
WITH SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS - John Thear le was
buried from our parish this past week. We express our deepest
sympathy to his family and offer them our prayers.
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP - We invite more men to join us for
prayer on Saturday morning after the 8:00am Mass. You need
not commit for every week but we ask you to try joining us for
Lauds, the morning prayer of the universal Church. For more
information call Stan Cook at 412-882-6882.
ST. SYLVESTER SCHOOL NEWS
WHAT MAKES SAINT SYLVESTER SCHOOL
UNIQUE? ~Small class sizes that allow for individualized attention
~Experienced and dedicated staff - more than half have taught
for 10+ years!
~The school community celebrates weekly mass together
~ Extended Day Program available until 6:00 PM every day
school is in session
~Our sports teams excel! We offer basketball, volleyball,
soccer, cross country, track, and cheerleading.
~"Amigo" partnership between the younger and older students Call the school office to set up a tour - (412) 882-9900. We are
actively seeking enrollment from PreK through eighth grade! LANCER LOOT - September Lancer Loot tickets are available
in the Rectory Office and at the Scrip table after Mass. $5 gives
you 30 chances to be a winner!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CCD REGISTRATION was emailed during the first week
of August to all families who were in the program this past
school year. Registration forms are also available in the
Rectory. CCD classes are held on Monday and Tuesday
evenings from 6:15-7:30 for children in 1st - 8th grade. If you
have a child starting 1st grade or are new to the parish and have
school aged children, contact Mrs. Carolyn Eisenbarth, Dir. of
Religious Education at 412-882-8593 X 219 or email
[email protected] to register. Monday
classes are filling up. Please register asap. We are looking
forward to another faith-filled year of learning and living our
Catholic faith.
Teens interested in earning service hours by volunteering at our
Parish Festival (Aug 20-25) should contact Mrs. Reinhart in
the youth ministry office at 412-882-8593 ext. 216 or email at
kreinhartsaintsylvesterparish.org to be placed on the schedule.
FESTIVAL - AUGUST 20-25 TEAR DOWN - Volunteers are needed for tear down
on August 25. SPAGHETTI DINNER - Sunday, August 19th 2-6pm. FLEA MARKET PRE-SALE - There will be a pre-sale
during the Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, August 19th
from 2-6pm. $3.00 admission. RAFFLE TICKETS - If you haven’t returned your
Raffle Tickets you can bring them to the festival or
drop them at the Rectory Office. ART SHOW 2018 Once again the students of
Providence Art Center are inviting one and all to
view their work on Monday, Wednesday , Friday
and Saturday during the parish festival from 7 to 9
pm. The exhibit is held in the Providence Room
located on the bottom floor of the convent building.
The entrance is down the steps on the right end of
the building. Signs will be posted.
DIOCESAN ABUSE HOTLINE
In the continuing effort to reach out to anyone
abused in the church, our diocesan church has a
confidential hotline (1-888-808-1235) for anyone
who may have been abused to call for support and
healing.
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
CALENDAR OF EVENTS For the Week of August 19-25, 2018
Sunday, August 19
2:00 pm Festival Spaghetti Dinner Church Hall
2:00 pm Flea Market Pre-Sale Church Hall
Monday, August 20
7:00 pm Festival
Tuesday, August 21 1:00 pm Rosary Church
7:00 pm Festival
Wednesday, August 22
7:00 pm Festival
Thursday, August 23
7:00 pm Festival
Friday, August 24
7:00 pm Festival
Saturday, August 25
8:30 am Men’s Fellowship Rectory
7:00 pm Festival
Readings for the Week of August 19, 2018 Sunday Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-3, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58 Monday Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday Saint Pius X, Pope Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-27ab, 27cd-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Friday Saint Bartholomew, Apostle Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Saturday Saint Louis; Saint Joseph Calasanz, Priest Ez 43:1-7ab; Ps 85:9ab & 10, 11-12, 13-14; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23; Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32; Jn 6:60-69