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.......Weekly Bulletin....... SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 14, 2010 |
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 SUNDAY Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Deceased Members of the Higgins Family (Gerald Higgins) 11:00 AM Living and Deceased of Parish Families MONDAY Weekday 3:00 PM Deceased of the Falchini Family (Marie Farabaugh) at Golden Living Center TUESDAY Weekday 8:00 AM In Honor of the Holy Face of Jesus WEDNESDAY Ash Wednesday 8:00 AM Bernadette M. Pivik (Bob and Lynn Pivik) 10:00 AM Tomesina Bonaroti (Mary Walker Family) 7:00 PM Angelo Glorioso (Dr. John Malinowski) FRIDAY Lenten Weekday 8:00 AM Bonnie Slebrich (Mary Houston) SATURDAY Vigil: First Sunday of Lent 4:30 PM Living and Deceased of Parish Families SUNDAY First Sunday of Lent 8:00 AM Thomas A. Gigliotti (Gilbert Dorothy Monsour and Family) 11:00 AM Frank Catanzaro (Family)  Stewardship February 6, 7, 2010 Weekly Offering .....$2,638.00 Buildings and Grounds .....$217.00 Mass Intentions At the request of the family or petitioner, the following Mass will be offered by a retired priest. Intention: John E. and Alma M. Singer Requested by: Mary Anne Singer ******************** Something's Fishy in Blough Hall It is that time of the year to put some warm sunshine in your life. You can find the sunshine and some delicious food to share with your friends at our annual Saint 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 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Thank you, The Fish Workers ******************** Parish Share 2010 Thank you for your kind generosity in meeting last year's parish share goal of $78,199.00. Our new goal for 2010 is $69,949.00. Your generous support is always much appreciated.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Parent Meeting for First Reconciliation On Sunday, February 21st, there will be a mandatory parent meeting for all parents of children making their First Reconciliation. The meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. in the PLEC. CVOL Meeting On Monday, February 22nd, there will be a meeting at 7:15 p.m. in the PLEC for the parents of all children in 5th - 7th grade to discuss the Catholic Vision of Love Program. St. Irenaeus Youth will not meet this weekend. The next meeting will be on Sunday, February 21st from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the youth center. ******************** ASH WEDNESDAY February 17th 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM School Mass 12 Noon Paraliturgy (Ashes only, no Mass) 7:00 PM Mass ******************** On Ash Wednesday the Church asks us to observe a special period of preparation for the participation in our Lord's Passion, Death and Resurrection. This period is known as the season of Lent. Lent is a time when we make space in our lives to think about our relationship with our heavenly Father and the ways we are responding or failing to respond to His love and care for us. Traditional Lenten Guidelines 1. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. 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. 3. Pastors and parents are to see 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. 4. 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. |
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Ladies of Charity Food Collection 9:00 AM -St. Vincent de Paul at PLEC No CCD (K-5th Grade) 11:00 AM -Children's Liturgy MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 3:00 PM -Mass at Golden Living Center No CCD (Grades 6-9) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 6:00-7:00 PM -Market Day at Blough Hall WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Ash Wednesday 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM School Mass 12 Noon Paraliturgy (Ashes only, no Mass) 7:00 PM Mass Haluski Crew at Hall 8:00 PM -Adult Choir Rehearsal in Church THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 7:00 PM -Finance Council Meeting at Rectory Fish Fry Hall Set-up FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 11:00 AM-1:00 PM -Lenten Fish Fry in Blough Hall 1:00 PM -School Stations of the Cross in Church 4:00-7:00 PM -Lenten Fish Fry in Blough Hall 7:00 PM -Stations of the Cross Led by Bishop Zubik and the Seminarians in Church SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon - Confessions SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 9:00 AM -First Reconciliation Parent Meeting 9:15-10:45 AM -CCD (K-5th Grade) 11:00 AM -Children's Liturgy ******************** 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.
SCHOOL NEWS
ST. IRENAEUS SCHOOL THANKS YOU During the past week, the Diocese of Pittsburgh celebrated National Catholic Schools Week with a variety of activities. St. Irenaeus School joined in the festivities with an Open House and events every day of the week. The winners of our Open House contest were: Victoria Groves (Gr. 3)-Pittsburgh Penguins Prize package; Stephen Wilson (Gr. 5)-mini MP3 player. The theme for this year was "Catholic Schools: Dividends for Life". It is important to realize that the support YOU provide as a parish community pays amazing dividends for our students and for the community. Each year at this time we use Catholic Schools Week to say "Thank you" to the members of St. Irenaeus Parish for your generous support. Your investment is "paying off". We want to add a special note of thanks to Father Frank and ALL the parish members because of your willingness to share the resources of the parish as an investment in the future. Your generosity has helped to create the Catholic Schools success story. If you missed our Open House last Sunday, please stop in any time during the week. Our doors are open for you! We will be happy to show you the result of your "investment". -Sr. Carol Ann Papp OSF, Principal SCHOOL MAKE UP DAYS Many families are concerned about the number of snow days that need to be made up. Since there was a state of emergency declared, we have been informed to wait for an official statement from the Diocese and the PA Dept. of Education. Lenten Visit by Bishop Zubik and the Seminarians Come Friday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the Stations of the Cross with Bishop Zubik and the Seminarians. After the Stations, there will be Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Bishop Zubik also. ******************** "The View from the Cross" A Lenten Reflection Lenten Adult Education Class Presented by Father Frank Kurimsky Tuesday, February 23 7:00-8:30 p.m. PLEC Meeting Room Please call the parish office to register: 412-828-3065. ******************** Born into Eternal Life Angelo Ferraco IV May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Please keep Angelo and his bereaved family and friends in your prayers. |