SUNDAY Third Sunday of Lent
8:00 AM Anna Marie Usnik (Dolores Heimburger)
11:00 AM Living and Deceased of Parish Families
TUESDAY Saint Frances of Rome, religious
8:00 AM Ray Giarrusso (Family)
WEDNESDAY Lenten Weekday
8:00 AM Anna Yallum (Daughter, Elizabeth)
FRIDAY Lenten Weekday
8:30 AM John Kaus (Jeanne and Children)
SATURDAY Vigil: Fourth Sunday of Lent
4:30 PM James Garvey (Norma Rocchini)
SUNDAY Fourth Sunday of Lent
8:00 AM Living and Deceased of Parish Families
11:00 AM In Memory of Tony and Angeline Ferrante (Gladys Ferrante)
Stewardship
February 27, 28, 2010
Weekly Offering .....$7,803.00
Buildings and Grounds .....$595.00
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Bishop John B. McDowell
Rest in Peace
Bishop John B. McDowell died on February
25, 2010 at the age of 88. As a young priest,
he served here at St. Irenaeus Parish from
1945-1949. A more recent fond memory of
Bishop McDowell will be of him joining us
for our centennial celebration in 2007. As
Bishop Zubik wrote: "Bishop McDowell was a
friend and guide to many of us. A wonderful
priest, pastor and bishop, I certainly remember
him well as a national figure in Catholic
education and a leader in our diocese."
Please remember bishop mcdowell
in your prayers.
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Ladies of Charity Meeting There will be a Ladies of Charity Meeting
on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:30 p.m.
in the PLEC Building. All women of the parish are welcome to attend.
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Wedding Coordinator Meeting Do you love weddings? Saint Irenaeus has
a small group of volunteers who do, and we
are always looking for more people to
help assist soon-to-be brides and grooms with their
upcoming wedding ceremonies. Our next meeting will
be held Thursday, March 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory.
All are welcome! Please call Mary Beth Smith at
412-828-3982 with any questions you may have.
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St. Irenaeus Youth will meet this
weekend on Sunday, March 7th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the youth center.
St. Irenaeus Youth would like to thank the parishioners
for their generous donations for the Souper Bowl of
Caring. $1,386.70 was collected and will be sent to
Jubilee Soup Kitchen in Pittsburgh.
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Reconciliation at St. Irenaeus during Lent
11:00 AM to Noon
March 6
March 13
March 20
March 27- last scheduled
Confessions before Easter
7:00 PM
March 25 (multiple priests)
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Christian Mothers Evening of Prayer Christian Mothers is sponsoring an Evening of
Prayer on Tuesday, March 9th from 6:30 to 8:00
p.m. in church. The evening will include silent
prayer, the rosary, a reflection by Father Frank
and benediction. Everyone is welcome to
come to this service. Bring a friend.
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This Weekende
PASSION PLAY "Why Must He Die?"
presented by
Tri-county Choir Institute's Teen Chorale
Sunday, March 7, 2010 2:00 PM at St. Irenaeus Church
"Why Must He Die?" is a 75-minute meditation through music,
drama, and liturgical dance on the life, death, and resurrection
of Jesus. This is a unique passion play using a play within a
play. Throughout the trial of Jesus by Pilate and the Accusers,
the action is repeatedly frozen while the disciples and apostles
reflect on the life of Jesus and react to the events leading to
His Death. They share their thoughts with the audience as if
they were observing the trial. Written and directed by Sewickley
Hills resident Linda Wallace, "Why Must He Die?" has
been presented in over 100 churches and schools over the
last 18 years. A good will offering will be taken.
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St. Vincent Guest Speaker Dr. Carl Hasselman of Oakmont will present his
inspirational lecture, "The Passion and Death of Christ:
An Analysis of the Shroud of Turin From a Medical
Perspective" on Sunday, March 21st. If you missed his
talk last Lent at St. I's, this is your chance to hear it this
month at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe. The event
is free of charge and is by invitation and reservation
only. To receive an invitation, please call Anne Favo at
412-828-9590. Reservation deadline is March 12th.
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Diocese of Pittsburgh Victim Assistance Hotline If you are a victim of abuse, or a family member of
a victim, the Diocese of Pittsburgh wants to help.
For further information contact 1-888-808-1235.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 7
9:15-10:45 AM -CCD (K-5th Grade)
11:00 AM -Children's Liturgy
2:00-3:15 PM - Passion Play in Church
MONDAY, MARCH 8
7:00-8:30 PM -CCD (Grades 6-9)
TUESDAY, MARCH 9
6:30-8:00 PM -Christian Mothers Evening of Prayer in Church
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10
7:15 PM -Adult Choir Rehearsal in Church
Haluski Crew at Hall
THURSDAY, MARCH 11
7:00 PM -Wedding Coordinator Meeting at Rectory
Fish Fry Hall Set-up
FRIDAY, MARCH 12
8:30 AM -School Mass
11:00 AM-1:00 PM -Lenten Fish Fry in Blough Hall
4:00-7:00 PM -Lenten Fish Fry in Blough Hall
7:00 PM -Stations of the Cross in Church
SATURDAY, MARCH 13
11:00 AM-12:00 Noon - Confessions
Ladies of Charity Food Collection
SUNDAY, MARCH 14
Ladies of Charity Food Collection
9:00 AM -St. Vincent de Paul at PLEC
9:15-10:45 AM -CCD (K-5th Grade)
11:00 AM -Children's Liturgy
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If you know a parishioner who is homebound or in a
nursing home who would like to receive a phone call,
card or visit from the Ladies of Charity, please call the
parish office (412-828-3065).
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Next Stations of the Cross at St. Irenaeus
March 1 2th
7:00 p.m.
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St. Irenaeus Fish Fry
Please join us every Friday during Lent.
Lunch is served 11:00 a.m.--1:00 p.m.
Dinner is served 4:00--7:00 p.m.
Take-out Available
Lunch Take-out: phone in orders (412-828-9846)
Dinner Take-out: order at the door
SCHOOL NEWS
PATRIOTIC WINNERS
We were notified by the Elks Lodge of the
following winners from St. Irenaeus Parish School:
Bethany Giancola-essay-7th grade
1st place Elk's Lodge 1668 ($100.00 savings bond)
1st place District ($25.00 check)
Entry was sent to state judging to take place in
April. Should she win at the state level, she will be
invited to the Spring Convention at Seven Springs
in May.
Rylee Jankowski-poster-5th grade
2nd place Elk's Lodge 1668 ($50.00 savings bond)
Martha Stock-essay-6th grade
1st place Elk's Lodge 1668 ($100.00 savings bond)
2nd place District.
Elizabeth Basista-essay-7th grade
2nd place Elk's Lodge 1668 ($50.00 savings bond)
Steven Wilson-poster-5th grade
Honorable Mention (certificate)
ALL students who entered will receive Certificates
of Participation. The winning students will be
invited to the Lodge Youth Recognition Dinner
held on Sunday, May 16th.
ST. IRENAEUS FASHION SHOW
Saturday, April 17th
Churchill Valley Country Club
Mark your calendars for this SPRING EVENT!
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Reconciliation at St. Irenaeus during Lent
11:00 AM to Noon - March 13, March 20, March 27- last scheduled Confessions before Easter
7:00 PM - March 25 (multiple priests)
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Ladies of Charity Monthly Food Collection
March 13th and 14th
Items for March are any non-perishable foods.
Please place your donated items in the designated boxes by
any church entrance. Thank you for your generosity.
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