Saint Ursula Parish

3937 Kirk Avenue Allison Park Pennsylvania 15101 April 2, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Lent Mission Statement We, the parish community of St. Ursula, guided by the Holy Spirit, are called to continue the mission of Jesus Christ. We dedicate ourselves to the fulfillment of this mission by committing to use our varied and abundant gifts to serve the Lord and one another through worship, faith formation, and education. Centered in Christ, nurtured by the Eucharist, our covenant is to extend Christ’s peace and compassion to all. Parish Staff Rev. Larry Adams, Administrator

Rev. Ernest J. Strelinski, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Richard D. Ernst, Deacon Ms. Lale Virostek, Religious Ed. Administrator Mrs. Joyce Carney, Financial Secretary Mrs. Roberta Tabacek, Parish Secretary Mr. Christopher Brewer, Director of Music Mrs. Judith Riegelnegg, Principal, St. Ursula School Mrs. Theresa Leskovec, School Secretary

Phone Directory Parish Offices ........................ 412-486-6700 Parish Web Site ...........www.stursula.com E-Mail...................... ursula@stursula.com Fax ...................................... 412-486-2562

School Offices ........................ 412-486-5511 Website ...............www.stursulaschool.org E-Mail........... st.ursula.office@gmail.com Fax ...................................... 412-492-7295

CCD ....................................... 412-486-3374 E-Mail...................... PREP@stursula.com

School Cafeteria .................... 412-486-9825

Church Hall........................... 412-753-0289

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM

Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM

Babysitting available - Each Sunday, during the 9:00 and 11:30 am Masses, in school.

Baptism: By appointment Call the Parish Office

Weekday Mass Schedule 8:00 AM Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 8:30 AM Thurs. 8:00 AM First Saturday

Holy Day Mass Schedule 7:00 PM Vigil 8:30 AM, & 7:00 PM

Reconciliation - Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 Noon 4:30 PM & by Appointment

Parish Offices 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday

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Monday 8:00 am +Aurora Duhon M/M Carl Gilbert Tuesday, St. Isidore 8:00 am +James P. Kane Gertrude Kane Wednesday, St. Vincent Ferrer 8:00 am Coach Calipari & Team Joyce Carney Thursday 8:30 am +Anniv. John Colpo Wife, Clara Colpo Friday, St. John Baptist de la Salle 8:00 am +George Bulazo Roberta Tabacek Saturday 8:00 am All the Holy Souls in Purgatory 5:00 pm +Louise K. Graham Mark & Carolyn Farabaugh Sunday, Palm Sunday of the Passion of our Lord 7:30 am People of St. Ursula 9:00 am +Shirley J. Kline Chester J. Kline, Sr. & Family 11:30 am +Dora Jarold Family NEW WEBSITE! — St Ursula Parish has a new web-site! Thanks to the hard work of the St Ursula Communi-cations Committee, we've updated our website! The new website has a number of features that you'll appreciate, in-cluding up-to-date photos of parish activities, schedules for Liturgy and volunteer ministers, and a lot more! Please visit our website at www.stursula.com and let us know how you like it!

Sunday, April 2, 2017; Fifth Sunday of Lent Monday, April 3, 2017 6:00 pm Hand Bell Choir PSH MR Tuesday, April 4, 2017 7:00 pm Bible Study Rm 13 7:00 pm Bingo Cafeteria Wednesday, April 5, 2017 8:30 am Fatima Prayers 4:00 pm Children’s Parish Bell Choir PSH MR 7:30 pm Choir PSH MR Thursday, April 6, 2017 Friday, April 7, 2017 Saturday, April 8, 2017 11:00 am-12 Noon Reconciliation 4:30 pm Reconciliation

Saturday, April 8, 2017 5:00 pm K Walko A Norman N McKee Sunday, April 9, 2017 7:30 am M White E Hanlon V Vasquez 9:00 am K Schmitt M Kasunich K Halli 11:30 am J, T, J Connell

SPONSOR CERTIFICATES Must be registered and practicing six months in St. Ursula Parish to be considered as a Sponsor/Godparent.

(Please call the Parish Offices during regular business hours.)

Saturday, April 8, 2017 5:00 pm - Fr. Larry Sunday, April, 2017 7:30 am - Fr. Larry 9:00 am - Fr. Ernie 11:30 am - Fr. Ernie *Celebrant subject to change as needed

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS (EMHC)

J Wasserman D Polito B Vogel BRushmore P Joyce C Hofbauer L Virostek J, M Berger A Connell LLombardo PHanlon

READERS

B Wally B Vogel P Bilenski J Rushmore K Weiss R Belski B Kremer P Connell

M Walko B Kremer B Maloney M Newcomer

CANTORS CELEBRANTS

Page 3 ST. URSULA PARISH TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Thus says the LORD GOD: I will open your graves, have you rise from them, and settle you on your land. (Ezekiel 37:12-14). Psalm — With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemp-tion (Psalm 130). Second Reading — If Christ is in you, the spirit is alive even if the body is dead because of sin (Romans 8:8-11). Gospel — Lazarus, dead for four days, came out of his tomb when Jesus called his name. Many of those who had seen what had happened began to believe in Jesus (John 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mt 21:1-11 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14 — 27:66 [27:11-54]

Please pray for those who serve our country: Sam Dwyer, Delia Hanna, Kevin Krakosky, Brooke Thompson, Doug Thompson.

Irene Ambrose, Margaret Bardon-ner, Andrew Bulazo, Beth Carle, Louis DiTanna, III, Regina

Fierst, Tom Freel, George Gibson, Eileen Hoyle, Kathy Jacobs, Paul Joyce, Bernice Kukawa, Betty Kury, Vera L’Abbe, Virginia Mangialardi, Albert Meyers, Maryanna Petnuch, Martha Pivarnik, Joanne Quinn, Marhea B. Ruzanic, Jason Sokiera, Fr. James Spontak, Tom Steiger, Pat Sullivan, Richard Surman, Craig Taylor, Bill Trefz, Lois Weismann.

What a difference a week makes! Just two weeks ago, we were preparing for a monster snowstorm, and then, last weekend, the temps were already in the mid-70’s! If Pittsburgh weather teaches us anything, it’s that everyone reacts to change differently. Some welcome changes in the weather, while others wish that the weather would just make up its mind already; some celebrate the change of seasons, and others worry that newly-budding plants won’t survive. We, too, are in a season of change, in the Diocese of Pittsburgh and at St Ursula. It’s not an easy set of changes, either. And, to top it all off, there’s a lot of uncertainty about the whole process. What will the future bear for us? What changes are coming our way? Why do we have to change, anyway? Last week, I was at a meeting that Bishop Zubik held for the clergy of our vicariate. As meetings go, it was a pretty good one. He discussed the On Mission for the Church Alive! Initiative, and some of the plans that are being made. We learned that, in the near future, we’ll discover whether the recommendations we made for alternative models were feasible. (I listened to your comments during our meetings last fall, and from them, created a proposal that explores the ways that we might be included in a model with St Catherine’s.). The diocese is studying our proposal, and determining whether it meets the 21 criteria for inclusion with the proposed models. As soon as I find out their conclusions, I’ll let you know! We also discussed the plan for how the initiative will roll-out, once we reach 2018. The planning isn’t complete just yet, so I’m not able to provide any details right now. (I’m expecting that the plan will be finalized in a couple of months, and I will have the opportunity at that time to share it with you.) Change is difficult. It takes us out of our comfort zone, and challenges us to act in ways that are initially unfamiliar. But, it also brings growth and new life. Our goal, as a parish and as a diocese, is to find ways to ensure that there will always be places to worship, to build community, and to celebrate our lives as Catholic Christians. Spring is just around the corner… let’s see what new creation God will give us, both now, and in the years to come! Blessings, Fr. Larry

From Fr. Larry’s Desk …..

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

3-26-17 Offertory (210) $ 8,107.00 Children $ 61.56 Our Sunday Offertory Need Is $ 15,000.00 This week’s deficit $ 6,831.44 Candles $ 96.00 Capital Campaign $ 110.00 2nd Collection (104) $ 1,794.00

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Building a foundation that will last a lifetime. Visit the school Website at www.stursulaschool.org to learn more or call the school office at 412-486-5511 to schedule a tour.

PITTSBURGH PIEROGI TRUCK — from Noon until 6:00 pm. Now through April 14th grab lunch or dinner (or both) and 15% of your purchase is donated to- the school! Choose from fresh, hot pierogi, stuffed cabbage, haluski, and more! MISSION MAHI FOOD TRUCK — Thursday from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. Now through April 13th Mission Mahi serves up a variety of fish tacos including the Tex-Mex, the Buffalo and the Yinzer! Make it a meal when you add coleslaw and fries. Perfect during Lenten season! FIVE BELOW FUNDRAISER — Earn money for our school when you shop at Five Below! Right on time for your Easter Shopping we are holding a fundraising event at Five Below North Hills Village at McKnight Road on the following dates: April 3,7, and 10. Present the flyer located at the entrances of the church at the time of your purchase and St. Ursula will earn 10% of your pre-tax total. ST. ALPHONSUS PASSION PLAY — St. Alphonsus will present its 15th annual Passion Play – “Make Us Believers” – on Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8, in the Ryan Center at St. Alphonsus School in Wexford. Friday’s performance will be at 8 pm. Guests are encouraged to turn the evening into “dinner and a show” by first enjoying St. Alphonsus’ Fish Fry, which runs from 4:30 to 7:30 pm in the school cafeteria. Saturday’s performance at 7 pm will be preceded by a 6 pm reception with hors d’oeuvres in the lobby of the Ryan Center. All are invited. Admission is free; freewill offerings are appreciated. St. Alphonsus School is located at 201 Church Road in Wexford (Pine Township). For information, contact Mary Heagy, music director at St. Alphonsus, at MusicDirector@SaintAlphonsusWexford.org.

Faith Formation News THANK YOU for supporting the youth group “God Squad” in their successful donut and nut roll sales! Our next donut sale is the weekend of April 8 & 9. LIVING STATIONS will be presented by the PREP 6th grade students on April 9, 2017. All families and friends are invited to the 9 am Family Mass and the Stations presented immediately after. Students will then go to classes. NUT ROLL ORDERS may be picked up at the church hall on April 8 and 9th following all Masses. Thank you for your support. PLEASE PRAY for the young people of our church especially those making their First Holy Communion on May 6 and those receiving Confirmation on May 4, the PREP program and teens. May the Holy Spirit inspire them.

F E S T I V A L R A F F L E T I C K E T DISTRIBUTION — Raffle Tickets will be distributed after Masses this weekend. Please go to the Social Hall and pick up your tickets and if possible, pick up and deliver your neighbors, friends, and relatives tickets. This is the only way we have to distribute these tickets so your help is important.

REMEMBER, the Festival Raffle is an important part of the St. Ursula Festival - you could be a big winner while helping St. Ursula Church and School at the same time. FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET — It's time for Spring Cleaning and for donating to the St. Ursula Festival Flea Mar-ket. Items can be dropped off at the doors outside of the Church Social Hall beginning May 8, 2017. Please do not bring items earlier than May 8; we will be having First Communion and Confir-mation the first week of May and will not have the space to accommodate your donations. REMEMBER - No Books, No Clothes, No Shoes.

Tuesday Evenings School Cafeteria Doors open at 5:30 pm Play begins at 7:00 pm —

$20.00 Admission includes $500 Weekly Jackpot

1 — 9 - Card Pack (20 Games & Four Specials) 1 — Jackpot Strip 1— Bonanza Strip — Magic Numbers

Prevent Child Abuse: If you or a loved one were harmed in any way by a Catholic priest or employee of a Catholic church at any time, please contact the Diocese of Pittsburgh's Victim's Assistance Hotline at 1-888-808-1235.

Baptism class dates April 25, and May 23

7:00 pm in the CCD Office in the school You must pre-register for the class. 412-486-3374, Ms. Lale Virostek

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for April, 2017

YOUNG PEOPLE — That young people may respond generously to their vocations and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priest-hood or consecrated life.

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Advent Angel

Oh Advent Angel come to me, Open my eyes that I may see

The Babe, Who born on Christmas day,

Lay in a manger in the hay And smiled upon the world so vast,

And in our hearts He cast A spell of peace and love.

Oh Advent Angel take my hand

And guide me with your heavenly band To my Saviour, newborn King,

Whose praises all your angels sing And will forever through all time—

Because He is our Lord sublime.

Marilyn McNeil de Latour

JESUS’ MINISTRY SUMMARIZED The story of the raising of Lazarus from the dead is the single longest story (apart from the Passion) in the Gospel of John. In it we find a summary of most of Jesus’ ministry. We see his very human nature as he is moved by Martha and Mary’s sorrows and as he himself weeps at the tomb of Lazarus. He is the wisdom of God’s Word made flesh as he explains to his followers that the death of Lazarus will serve as a sign of the glory of God. He crowns the miracles he works in John’s Gospel (which began with the most “human” miracle of making new wine at Cana’s wedding) by raising Lazarus from the dead—a “preview,” if you will, of his own death and resurrection to come. This portrait of Jesus reminds us, as we near the end of our Lenten journey, that he is with us, knows us, understands us in every moment of our lives. He knows the joy of our human feast-ing, he knows the sorrow of our weeping. As we prepare to walk with him through the days of Holy Week, we are filled with faith that—through Christ—God’s glory will be with us in every moment of our lives and—with Christ—in our life everlasting. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. LENTEN MEAGER MEALS — You are invited to attend our Lenten Meager Meal on Fridays during Lent from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm in the Parish Social Hall. During Lent, we are encouraged to eat a meager meal (e.g., soup, bread, and water) at least once a week in order to unite ourselves with the poor and hungry among us. Various church groups will be preparing and serving the meals. The menu for the week will be posted in the church vestibules. The suggested donation is $3 per person. Stations of the Cross will take place in the church at 2 pm (with the school community) and 7 pm on Fridays during Lent. APRIL 9 POT LUCK BRUNCH AND EASTER EGG HUNT — The 2nd annual Palm Sunday Potluck Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt will be held on the school grounds after the 11:30 am Mass on Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017. Please fill out the form and return.

EASTER FLOWER FUND MEMORIALS

Again at Easter, we include in our celebration of the Resurrection the names of those we especially think

of at festive times of the year. In our Easter Booklet we will list the names of the departed, as well as those of the living who are the special recipient of our prayers. In order to have them listed in the booklet PLEASE RETURN THE ENVELOPES NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, April 2, 2017.

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER

Palm Sunday – April 9, 2017 Palms Distributed at all Masses

Monday of Holy Week - April 10, 2017 6 pm Penance Service at St. Catherine Wednesday of Holy Week - April 12, 2017 12:30 pm Living Stations Holy Thursday – April 13, 2017 7 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8 - Midnight Quiet Prayer Good Friday – April 14, 2017 Noon – 2 pm Quiet Personal Prayer 2 pm Celebration of the Passion of Our Lord 7 pm Living Stations Holy Saturday – April 15, 2017 12:00 Noon Blessing of Easter Baskets 8:30 pm Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday Masses – April 16, 2017 7:30 am 9:00 am All Easter Masses 10:30 am Are in the Church Noon

EASTER BLESSING OF FAMILIES On Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, Bishop David Zubik, together with his brother bishops William Waltersheid and William Winter, will welcome families of the Diocese of Pittsburgh to the Annual Blessing of Families at Saint Paul Cathedral in Oakland at 2 pm. All are welcome to the Cathedral to receive this special Blessing imparted by our bishops, as they take the opportunity to thank families for the beautiful witness of love and faith that they share with us.

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