Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Medalla Milagrosa Our Lady of

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Medalla Milagrosa Our Lady of

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Medalla Milagrosa
w w w. M i r a c u l o u s M e d a l C h u rc h . o r g
September 27, 2015
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OUR PRODIGAL GOD
We keep having to relearn how prodigal God is. It is
as if God cannot quite manage to say no. We think it is
surely fine when God is prodigal with us—rich in mercy
and forgiveness, generous in grace. But
what about the other—the enemy, the
sinner, the heretic, the outsider? Well,
we expect God to be as stingy with that
person as we are.
Moses and Joshua wanted such
a cozy world, too. They wondered how
the spirit of God could be given to the
two who did not show up at the
meeting tent—today’s church. And the
apostles in the Gospel complained
because there were some miracle workers who were
clearly not followers of Jesus. God’s great
free wheeling generosity confounded them all. Let this
be, says Jesus. Just see to it that you who lead continue
to be worthy of your calling.
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
BEFORE THE LORD
Join the Youth Group this Friday from 6-7pm praising
and loving God before the Blessed Sacrament. We will
offer our hearts and voices as we lift them to the Lord
through prayer and song. We’ll be singing along to recordings from Worship leaders like Bob Rice. You
may discover that this is your favorite way to praise
God as your heart and mind are moved in thanksgiving
and adoration. Come and See.
OPEN ENROLLMENT
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Need a place to share your story? A place where others
are ready to listen? Join our Bereavement Ministry at
one of the two 7 week sessions this fall.
THERE ARE NO FEES
Session I will be held at Miraculous Medal and begins
Tuesday, October 6th, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Session II will be held at Immaculate Conception and
begins Wednesday, October 7th, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Call Deacon Barry Krofcheck (724) 986-0866 for
registration or more information.
THE MASS ON THE WEB
Don’t forget to stop by our website while you’re
surfing the web. We are constantly updating it with
news and events. We also have our Masses streamed
live as well as archived from previous Masses.
LANCASTER TRIP
There will be a final meeting for those going to
Lancaster on October 4th following the 11 AM mass in
the church basement. Final payment for the trip is due
by October 14th.
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NUESTRO DIOS PRÓDIGO
Nos toca volver a aprender una y
otra vez cuán pródigo es nuestro Dios.
Es como si Dios no pudiera decir “no”.
Por supuesto, que estamos de acuerdo
cuando Dios es pródigo conmigo—rico
en misericordia y perdón, generoso con
su gracia. Pero cuando se trata del otro
–¿el enemigo, el pecador, el hereje, el
excluído? Pues entonces queremos que Dios sea tan
tacaño con esa persona como yo soy.
Moisés y Josué también querían un mundo así de
conveniente. Se preguntaban cómo es que el espíritu de
Dios se había posado sobre los dos que no se
aparecieron a la reunión –la Iglesia de hoy. Y los
apóstoles en el Evangelio se quejaron porque habían
unos haciendo milagros que en definitiva no eran
seguidores de Jesús. La extensa y libre generosidad de
Dios los confundió a todos. Que así sea, dice Jesús. Por
su parte, ustedes que guían a otros, continúen siendo
dignos de su vocación.
50/50 RAFFLE WINNER
The winner of the 50/50 drawing during the Pancake
Breakfast held September 12 was Barb
Provenzano. Congratulations Barb!
REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the souls of Jude Pohl and
Dorothy Balazy, parishioners. May their
souls and all the souls of the faithful departed
rest in the peace of Christ’s love.
DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Are you looking for some ways in which you can be
involved in our parish?
Here are a couple of exciting opportunities that
would help us further promote the Gospel:
Sight and Sound Ministry Assistant - This
ministry involves creating content for what is
displayed using our projection system. Stop up to the
choir loft and speak with one of our Sight & Sound
Ministers about the fun you can have with the
system. High School students welcome!
DISABILITY AWARENESS MASS
The Diocese invites everyone to join Bishop Zubik for
the Opening Doors Disability Awareness Mass next
Sunday, October 4 at St Paul Cathedral in Oakland.
This Mass is an opportunity for clergy and laity to
celebrate the presence and gift of persons with
disabilities. For information, call 412-456-3170 or send
an email to: [email protected].
September 27, 2015
OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK
Join a Small Group Today.
Fill out an interest card and drop it in the basket. Or
get in touch with Don Ross, the Small Group Coordinator: [email protected].
PEQUEÑOS GRUPOS
Por favor llene las tarjetas en las bancas. Para mas
information puedes llamar a Elena al 724-531-4146 o
[email protected].
COMMITTEE & MINISTRY NOTES
Welcome
Sep 29
Church Hall
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6:30pm
ENCOUNTERING JESUS
The Catholic Faith is founded on the person of
Jesus. Over the centuries, we have come to know the
Risen Lord through His Word, the Sacraments and the
lived experiences of fellow Catholics.
We’re having a 3-part series beginning next
Sunday for 3 Sundays: October 4, 11 & 18 at
6pm in the Church Hall on how we meet Jesus
in the world today. Some of our parishioners
will share their encounter and experience of
Jesus in their lives. Whether you’ve been
Catholic your entire life or feel called to be a
part of the Catholic Church, come to hear the
stories of these fellow parishioners and how they
grew in their faith.
SAFETY MINISTRY &
STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITY
We would like to purchase three (3) BioHazard
Cleanup Kits for placement in the Church and CCD
Center. These kits will enable proper cleanup of bodily
fluids that may present themselves. Scott Moore will train
the Ushers in how to use these products to ensure the safety
of parishioners from contacting communicable diseases.
The cost of these kits are around $150.00 a piece. If you are
interested in donating for these kits, please call the
Rectory at 724-222-1911.
78TH INTERNATIONAL
EUCHARISTIC ROSARY MARCH
The Legion of Mary and the Diocese of Pittsburgh are
sponsoring the 78th International Eucharistic Rosary
March on Sunday, October 4. The service will begin
with Exposition at 1:30pm at Epiphany Church, 184
Washington Place, Uptown, Pittsburgh. Following
the Liturgy of the Word, there will be a procession
through the city of Pittsburgh with the Blessed
Sacrament and statue of Our Lady of Fatima then
Benediction and Crowning of Our Lady and a special
blessing for healing. Any questions, call 412-885-8822.
Happy Birthday to the following
members of our parish family: John
Alderson, David Blackhurst, Aiden
Charters, Sean Coleman, Tami
Coyle, Barbara Craig, Toni Craig,
Paula Davey, Richard Diesel,
Jeffrey Elias, Jean Gindlesperger,
Franklin Gregg, Charles Keffer, Ruth Klub, Christopher
Kohring, Helen Kubacki, Andrew LaBarbera, Carol
Maggio, Brendan Marth, Sean McGowan, Richard
Myers, Michael Parrish, Isabella Piotrowski, Richard
Savoldi, Cynthia Sitka, Robert Spiller, Jr., Ashlee Spin,
Florence Stanek, Rene Torrez, Stephen Trefnoff, Jacob
Volanski, Lillian Wanser, Tami Woods.
CORRECTION
We’d like to correct an error we made in the Birthday
List in the August 30th Bulletin; the name of the
parishioner should have been: Dominic Altieri.
POPE FRANCIS’
JOY OF THE GOSPEL
In a culture paradoxically suffering from
anonymity and at the same time obsessed with
the details of other people’s lives, shamelessly
given over to morbid curiosity, the Church
must look more closely and sympathetically
at others whenever necessary. In our world,
ordained ministers and other pastoral workers
can make present the fragrance of Christ’s
closeness and his personal gaze. The Church
will have to initiate everyone – priests, religious and
laity – into this “art of accompaniment” which
teaches us to remove our sandals before the sacred
ground of the other (cf. Ex 3:5). The pace of this
accompaniment must be steady and reassuring,
reflecting our closeness and our compassionate gaze
which also heals, liberates and encourages growth in
the Christian life.
Although it sounds obvious, spiritual
accompaniment must lead others ever closer to
God, in whom we attain true freedom. Some people
think they are free if they can avoid God; they fail to
see that they remain existentially orphaned, helpless,
homeless. They cease being pilgrims and become
drifters, flitting around themselves and never getting
anywhere. To accompany them would be
counterproductive if it became a sort of therapy
supporting their self-absorption and ceased to be a
pilgrimage with Christ to the Father.
September 27, 2015
XXVI DOMINGO ORDINARIO
SATURDAY, September 26 (Ss. Cosmas and Damian)
10:00 AM
Francis Kelly 
req. by Bingo Workers
2:30 PM
Wedding: Scheuermann/Pisarcik
5:00 PM
Joan & Gene Yoest (Wedding
Anniversary Remembrance)
req. by Husband, Gene
SUNDAY, September 27 (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
8:00 AM
Furman Ashbrook 
req. by Wife & Family
11:00 AM
Carmella Hulpa 
req. by Nick Salandra Family
2:30 PM
(Spanish Mass) Parishioners
MONDAY, September 28 (St. Lawrence Ruiz and
Companions; St. Wenceslaus)
John Orbin 
req. by Rosemary Kosiorek
TUESDAY, September 29 (Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael)
10:00 AM
Margaret Ames 
req. by Damon & Diane Faldowski
WEDNESDAY, September 30 (St. Jerome)
10:00 AM
Mary Lu Blasdell 
req. by Sisters, Regina Schohn &
Jonna Murphy
6:00 PM
Josephine Rybacki 
req. by Fred, Rosanne, Richard &
Mark Rockage
THURSDAY, October 1 (St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus )
10:00 AM
John Pomykala 
req. by Rob & Susan Logsdon & Family
FRIDAY, October 2 (The Holy Guardian Angels; First Friday )
10:00 AM
Ann Zanolli (Anniversary) 
req. by Jean Bier
SATURDAY, October 3 (BVM; First Saturday)
10:00 AM
Joseph Ames 
req. by Carol Ryan
2:30 PM
Wedding: Mobley/Pedrany
5:00 PM
Patrick & Rita Haggerty 
req. by Terry & Marylou O’Conner
SUNDAY, October 4 (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
8:00 AM
Mr & Mrs William Dragan 
req. by Florence & George Zofchak
11:00 AM
Edward Macanga (Anniversary) 
req. by Son, Daughter & Grandchildren
2:30 PM
(Spanish Mass) Parishioners
10:00 AM
PICK UP YOUR BABY BOTTLE
If you are looking for a way to help families choose to
welcome a child into the world, rather than abortion;
pick up a baby bottle from the back of the Church, put
your loose change in it and return it to church to be
given to the Pregnancy Resource Center. As Christ
would do, so can you care for those less fortunate.
Average Weekly Expense
Collection for Sunday
September 20, 2015
Deficit
Parish Share Assessment:
Parish Share collected to date:
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$ 6,100.00
$ 4,205.00
- $ 1,895.00
$ 67,359.00
$ 38,900.00
Anything collected over our Parish Share assessment
will go into our savings.
LIFE CHAIN - ST. PATRICK’S CANONSBURG
There will be a Life Chain held on Pro-Life Sunday,
October 4th from 1:30 – 2:30 in front of St. Patrick
Church in Canonsburg after the 12:15 mass. Pro-life
signs will be provided and the event will be a time for
peaceful prayer and meditation for the end of abortion
and the healing of those who have been affected by
abortion. Please join us in standing up for life!
24 Hour Adoration Begins Friday at 10:45am
CHRISTIAN MOTHERS & GUILD
The Christian Mothers & Guild to meet Tuesday,
October 6 in the church hall at 7 p.m. A candlelight
rosary will be prayed for all living members. Members
are asked to bring their bible to the meeting. There will
be a scripture reading and a discussion period. Social
chairladies for the evening are Becky Altieri and Donna
Meuer.
PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 30
Oct 2
Oct 3
Confession 10:45 am - 11:30am & 4pm
Spanish Mass - 2:30pm
Miraculous Medal Novena - 10:45am
Bingo 6:30pm CCD Ctr.
Financial Peace Univ. 7pm Church Hall
24-hour Adoration Begins 10:45am
Benediction - 9:30am
Confession 10:45 am - 11:30am & 4pm
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday:
Nm 11:25-29; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-14; Jas 5:1-6;
Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
Monday: Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Lk 9:46-50
Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5;
Jn 1:47-51
Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-6; Lk 9:57-62
Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11; Lk 10:1-12
Friday:
Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 18:1-5, 10
Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-37; Lk 10:17-24
Sunday:
Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16
September 27, 2015
PARROQUIA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA MEDALLA MILAGROSA
NOTES
If something from the readings, songs or Gospel
message touches you in some way, take a second to
write yourself a note about it. Pray about it later,
reflect on it and make it part of your life.
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Parish Staff
Carmen A. D’Amico, Pastor
John Odeyemi, Priest in Residence
Anton V. Mobley, Permanent Deacon
Rosalie Eckels, Religious Education Director
Jennifer Derrick, Music Director & Organist
Mary Ann Lecci, Parish Secretary
Don Ross, Coordinator of Ministries
Andrew James, Maintenance, Mon-Fri
Dean Gindlesperger, Maintenance, Sat-Sun
Phone Numbers
Area Code (724)
Rectory:
222-1911
Rectory:
206-9677
Rectory Fax:
222-5688
CCD Center:
228-8575
Religious Education Office:
228-9088
Religious Education Fax:
228-1488
e-mail:
[email protected]
website:
www.miraculousmedalchurch.org
Office Hours
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Monday - Friday
Bulletin Deadline
Thursday at noon for the following week.
CHRISTIAN MOTHERS & GUILD
ANNUAL BREAKFAST
The Annual Breakfast sponsored by the Christian
Mothers will be this Sunday, September 27 beginning
with 8am Mass. This breakfast is for all women of
the parish, not just the Christian Mothers & Guild.
Please sit in the front pews on the right for Mass. After
Mass we will all meet at the Golf Club of Washington.
The cost of the breakfast is $17.50 and reservations
must be in by September 24. Please contact Linda
Setto at 724-222-0306 or Betty Sobansky at 724-2255324. Please invite parish friends who are not
members of the Christian Mothers.
El desayuno anual patrocinado por las Madres
Cristianas será el Domingo, 27 de septiembre
comenzando con la Misa 8am. Este desayuno es
para todas las mujeres de la parroquia. Por favor,
sentados en las bancas delanteras a la derecha para la
Misa. Después de la misa todos vamos a cumplir en el
Club de Golf de Washington. El costo del desayuno es
$ 17.50 y reservas debe estar en un 24 de
septiembre. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Linda
Setto al 724-222-0306 o Betty Sobansky al 724-2255324. Por favor, invitar a amigos de la parroquia que
no son miembros de las Madres Cristianas.
Masses
Saturday:
Sunday:
Weekday:
Wednesday:
Holy Days:
5:00 p.m. Vigil
8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
2:30 p.m. -La Misa en español
Mon - Sat: 10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
(check bulletin schedule)
Reconciliation
Saturday 10:45 - 11:30 am & 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Baptism and Marriage
Contact the Rectory
Safe Environment Coordinator
Ed Holmes
Phone: 724-886-1484
Email: [email protected]
Diocesan Abuse Hotline
1-888-808-1235
300 Pike St.
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