Church of Our Lady of Grace 310 Kane Boulevard • Pittsburgh

Church of Our Lady of Grace 310 Kane Boulevard • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15243 412-279-7070

OUR LADY OF GRACE

Liturgy Schedule

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 MARY MOTHER OF GOD 8:00 Our Lady of Grace 9:30 Marc J. DeCello (Matthew, Luke and Maria) 11:30 Albert A. Walsh (Rosalyn) MONDAY, JANUARY 2 6:45 Anthony Parento (Sister, Susie Levitt) 9:00 William Schildknecht (Shepard Family) TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 6:45 Dan Maroco (The Aquilina Family) 9:00 Margaret Bauman (Daughter, Kathleen Harlan) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 6:45 Mike Hindt (Ondik Family) 9:00 Patricia Castelli (Barb Moran) THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 6:45 Ed McGrath (Mike McNeill Family) 9:00 Margaret Wilson (Kessler Family) FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 6:45 Bob Lehrman (Wife, Mary Ann) 9:00 Mrs. Madge G. Miller (Margaret Krieger) SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 9:00 Francis Krug (Brother, Ed Krug) 12:00 Reconciliation 6:00 Our Lady of Grace SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 8:00 Mary Ruth Halloran (Virginia Dunn) 9:30 Mark Flaherty (Wife, Catherine and Family) 11:30 Paul Durbin (Philip and Stephanie Boggio) 1:00 Parish Baptisms ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

ALTAR SOCIETY SCHEDULE G. Higie

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS—those who are

sick especially: Norma Yorke, Alroyd Shaista Josephine, Karen, Recrosio, Pat Morrissey, Richard Ruggieri, Jerry Matthews, Lauren K., Donna Torisky, Diane Moran, Stephen Kist, Betsy Houn, Amy Will, Josephine Morice, Mary Andrea Collins, Kevin Trichtinger, Mary Ann Missonak, Kevin Martin, Dominic Falcione, Whitney Baker Riegelsberger, Mary Ann Sobieralski, Mary Habjanetz, Jackie Battenfelder, Martha Charron, Joseph Flowers, Kathleen Murphy, Elaine Hall, Maria, Mary Lou Mahon, Edward Squiller, Maureen Leckenby, Dolores Blatnik, J. Hutton, Ed Funari, Carl Murawski, Chuck McIntyre, John Goray, Bernie Donnelly, Charlotte Kuczinski, Baby Lenna, Jennifer Welch, Charles Rupani, Dave Dunbar, Jesse Lesko, Kassidy Jane Morrone, Michael Ray, Amy Bellini, Grace Semon, Lucille Kubit, Dorothy Plank, Gloria Miller, Robert Barrett, Michael Starek, Maureen O’Brien, Johnny Mucha, Lee Gregory, Joyce Grimm, Jennifer Gordon, Theresa Lawton, Linda Louis, Audrey Wenzig, Ronald Liguori, Lisa Hofmeister, William Dalesandry, Joanna Schupp, Kathleen Davis, James Yount, Jason Lipinski, Alice Stumpf, Karlie, Rosemary Serowik, Juanita Besso.

PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY—Capt. Matthew Darnley, S/Sgt Melody McKee, Lt. Col Edward W. Jackson, SFC Richard F. Lawrence, Spc.4 Nicholas Talarico, Capt. Michael Makrucki, Cpl. Ronald S. Strang, II, Staff Sgt. Gregory Halloran, Capt. Adam Ewoldsen, Adam Ginter U.S. Army, Capt. Kendall Seli, Lnc. Cpl. Daniel Mulvihill, Master Sgt. Daniel Mulvihill, Sr., Airman 1st Class Tim and Kate Mulvihill, Capt. William J. Shields, Capt. Christopher Lauff, 1st Sgt. Rick Oddi, Sr. Airman Dion Julian, Capt. Aaron L. B. Cox, Lt. Col. Steven Tingley, Cmdr. Steve Fichter, Capt. Sam Gazzo, Staff Sgt. Ryan Kelsey, Sgt. Dustin Huff, 2nd Lt. Meghan Cumpston, Master Sgt. Stephen Lorenzetty, Lt. Cmdr. Jason Simon, Lt. Col. J.J. Serowik, Sgt. Matthew Tardio, PV2 Erik Lind, Maj. Thomas H. Huzzard, Lnc. Cpl. William H. “Billy” Segeleon, Matthew Keglovich, SPC Paul Trusiak Cpl. David Lauff, 2nd Lt. Daniel Mayer, Lnc. Cpl. Adam Halloran, PV2 Tyler Trusiak.

PITTSBURGH, PA

Activities Schedule

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 7:30

AA, Conroy Hall

7:00 7:30 8:00

Rosary, Church Pgh. Civic Orchestra, Conroy Hall Choir, Church

MONDAY, JANUARY 2 9:45 CSS Leader Meeting, Rectory 6:00 Pack #262 Meeting, Conroy Hall TUESDAY, JANUARY 3

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 9:45

6:30 7:00

CSS, Church, Keefer Hall, Rectory

CCD, School, Conroy Hall, Library

Pre-Baptism Class, Rutkowski Rel. Ed. Center

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 7:00 Boy Scouts, Conroy Hall FRIDAY , JANUARY 6 9:45 Respect Life Committee Meeting, Rectory SATURDAY , JANUARY 7 9:00Pack 262 Meeting, Conroy Hall After mass, March for Life Registration, Vestibule SUNDAY , JANUARY 8 After mass, March for Life Registration, Vestibule 8:30 Autism Religious Education, School Library 9:30 Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Keefer Hall 10:00/10:45 CCD, School, Conroy Hall, School Library 12:00 Pittsburgh Women’s Emmaus Luncheon, Keefer 5:00 Boy Scour Trp 834 Pope Pius Medal, Rutkowski 7:30 AA, Conroy Hall ◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊

NEXT SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS:

Isaiah 60: 1-6, Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6, Matthew 2:1-12 BANNS OF MATRIMONY II Allison M. Regan Our Lady of Grace Michael J. Grese St. Boniface

REST IN PEACE Gary Cuscino, former parishoner A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE Today’s gospel contains this truth about parenting: “but his parents did not know.” One of the reasons parenting is so difficult is because our children don’t tell us everything. If the Holy Family had trouble with their teenager, why do we think it will be easier for us? MARRIAGE MOMENTS-Traditionally, people make resolutions to improve themselves at the beginning of the year. In marriage, since you are united in love, what improves one spouse also improves the other. What marriage-building practice do you want to start or continue during 2017?

HELP NEEDED—The OLG Altar Society is looking for interested individuals to help clean the altar about once a month on a rotating basis. If you are interested in devoting time to your Church and helping the Altar Society, please call the rectory at 412-279-7070. For your information - Diocese of Pittsburgh Victim Assistance Hotline is 1-888-808-1235.

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ADMISSION DATES FOR BISHOP CANEVIN HIGH SCHOOL—January 18 Financial Aid and scholar ship Seminar 7-8:30pm , January 20 Applications for Fall 2017 deadline with rolling admissions until the freshmen class is full January 21 High School Placement Test 1:00-4:00pm. Visit www.bishopcanevin.org for more information.

NIGHT AT THE RACES- at Bishop Canevin High School Saturday January 28, 2017. A Dinner Buffer, Silent and Chinese Auction, Prizes, Horse Races, 50/50 raffle, and Blackjack will be available. Doors open at 5:30, Races are 6:30-10:30pm. Admission is $25 per person $10 for Senior Citizens. For more information contact Sheflynn Strub [email protected] 412-922-7400 ext. 215.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES-We are in desperate need of gently used warm hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, and heavy (larger size) winter coats. We will be opening our warming station early, in light of the incoming frigid weather, but we have given away almost our entire supply of cold weather outerwear. If you can help, please feel free to drop off whatever you have in the lobby of our building at 212 9th Street, Downtown. For more information contact Catholic Charities at 412-456-6688.

CHARGER FOR A DAY EXPERIENCE-There is no better way to see yourself as an OLSH student than to become a Charger for a Day! Put yourself in the shoes of a current Charger and spend a day with us for the traditional "shadow day" experience. This opportunity is available for students in grades 8-10 considering OLSH. Visit www.olsh.org/admissions to register for your visit.

MARCH FOR LIFE BUS TRIP-Mark your calendar now & save the date! It’s not too early to reserve your seat! Join the 12 annual Our Lady of Grace bus-trip to the March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Jan. 27, and witness to the joy of the Gospel! The cost for the trip is $15 per adult, students 18 or below – $5. Children in grade eight or below must be accompanied by a chaperone. Contact the rectory at 412-279-7070 for more details. th

DUQESNE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ACCOUNTING HONORS INSTITUTE for high school students who have an interest in business. There are 3 topics with 2 sessions each held on Saturday mornings on campus in January, February, and March. Students may sign up for one or more topics. Information is available online at www.duq.edu/business/AHI or at 412-396-5832. HIGH SCHOOL SILENT RETREAT -- God is alive and we believe that He speaks to us. At this men’s High School Silent Retreat, we are going to give God the time and space to speak to our hearts about our lives and our vocations. The retreat will be led by Fr. Mike Ackerman and Fr. Joe Freedy at The Arc and The Dove Retreat House, January 14 -15, 2017. For more information or to register, visit PGHPriest.com. AWAKEN– St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Parish in Whitehall is hosting AWAKEN on Friday January 20th form 7-9pm. The evening includes musical worship, an inspiring message, adoration and a gospel reading and meditation led by Father Joe Freedy. For more information visit www.kerygmapittsburgh.com or contact Jim Zern at 412-818-3226. ON MISSION—Mary, Mother of God, pray for us as we begin a New Year. Protect and guide us as we journey ON MISSION FOR THE CHURCH ALIVE! Help us respond to the call to be the body of Christ and share our gifts in service to the Church. May we continue to learn more about plans to rejuvenate our parishes, schools and ministries, and allow the Holy Spirit to lead us. Visit OnMissionChurchAlive.org for prayer resources and sign up for email updates.

OPEN APPLICATION PERIOD NOW UNDERWAY FOR CLASS OF 2021!-OLSH’s open application period begins December 1 and runs through April 30, 2017. Prospective ninth grade students should submit an application as soon as possible for consideration on our website at www.olsh.org/admissions/apply. The class is limited to 100 students and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. NOW ACCEPTING UPPERCLASSMEN TRANSFERS OLSH accepts transfer students to grades nine, ten and eleven who are seeking an alternative to their current school or environment. If you have a high school student who desires an academically-focused, structured school environment and would benefit from a transfer this year or next, please contact Jessica Sellman '02, Director of Admissions and Enrollment, at 412-262-3300 or [email protected]. RACHEL’S VINEYARD, a weekend retreat designed to heal the emotional and spiritual wounds of abortion, will be held January 20-22, 2017 at Tabor House in Millvale. In a confidential and supportive atmosphere, Rachel’s Vineyard demonstrates God’s love, forgiveness, and compassion to women (and men) struggling with abortion’s aftermath. To register or for more information, call Toni Jester at 412-352 -5348 or email: [email protected] ADDICTION IN YOUR FAMILY– attend a 2 hour session at St. Louise De Marillac Parish in Upper St Clair. introducing a 12 week program Joe and Chico Ficerai facilitate called 6 Steps to Sanity. The informational session is Tuesday January 17 from 7-9pm at St. Louise De Marillac Parish in Upper St. Clair.. The program is for every broken hearted parent, step-parent, or grandparent who is ready to gain SANITY in an insane situation. It’s never too late to make choices that will change your life. If you are curiou about how addiction can affect the addict and everyone who loves them, please join us. OUR LADY OF GRACE FACEBOOK PAGE—We now have a Facebook page. You can like us at “Our Lady of Grace Scott Twp, PA”. We will be regularly updating our Facebook page with Parish activities and announcements

JANUARY 1, 2017

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. The Church placed this important dogmatic celebration on the first day of the secular calendar to teach us that our true hopes and aspirations for the New Year begin with Jesus Christ. Mary’s “yes” to the archangel’s invitation to be the Mother of God’s Son brought the blessings of the Lord’s gracious peace to her people and to all the world. In 431 A.D., the Council of Ephesus declared that Mary is truly the Mother of God, the Theotokos in Greek, or God-bearer. Ephesus is believed to be the traditional site of Mary’s dormition and assumption into heaven. This teaching about her motherhood of God has become a dogmatic tenant of Christianity. One of the four great basilicas of Rome, St. Mary Major, was built in the 5th century following the Council to mark this essential teaching. The phrase, “Mary, the Mother of God,” is also included in all the ancient texts of our Eucharistic Prayers in Mass, as well as in the most familiar Marian devotional prayer, the “Hail, Mary.” This is the most revered of Mary’s many titles. The Incarnation of Jesus Christ is a mystery of our faith in which God and humanity are united in bonds of love. Mary’s motherhood is the existential point where that union is consecrated by the Holy Spirit. Having no earthly father, Jesus derives his whole humanity from his mother, Mary, just as his divinity is wholly begotten of his divine Father. The gracious gift of grace in the Incarnation of Christ is given to Mary through the power of the Holy Spirit who makes her the Mother of God, the Mother of the Church, and the Mother of all who belong to Jesus. Mary’s maternal prayer draws us to the Father, through the Son and in the Spirit. Mary is, of all pure creatures, the one nearest to God, most like to Him, the one who received the most from Him and who renders to Him the greatest glory. Mary’s closeness to God is the result of the Incarnation which was prepared for, in her immaculate conception, by God Himself. Her motherhood, intimate with Jesus by definition, means that Mary enjoyed the highest possible union of a human being with God and an intimate familiarity with each person of the Trinity. She is a model of faith and spiritual communion for all of us who want to draw close to the Lord in this life and to be one with Him in the next. Rev. Richard Infante, Pastor

ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS FLOWERSIn loving memory of Robert F. Mulig by wife and children. In loving memory of Lorie A. Dayton. In loving memory of deceased members of The Orangis and Hudak Families by Trish and Carl Orangis. In loving memory of Orelia and Edward Muggar by Ed, Jan, Paula and Jason. In loving memory of Rose Kessler by Jan, Ed, Paula, and Jason RECTORY CLOSED-In observance of the New Year Holiday, the Rectory will be closed Monday January 2 and will reopen on January 3rd. The priests and staff of Our Lady of Grace would like to wish you a Happy, Healthy New Year!

DIVORCED, WIDOWED, OR SEPARATED? --The loss of a spouse through separation, divorce, or death is a traumatic experience. The Coping with Life A lone program offered through Beginning Experience International Ministry, Inc., is structured to help those in all stages of grief and loss cope with their feelings about the end of their marriage. The feelings of hurt, alienation, and pain that accompany the loss of one’s spouse can be made bearable, and the grief work can begin effectively, with the support from others who have had a common experience. Coping with Life Alone sessions will be held weekly on Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 PM beginning January 12, 2017 at Ss. Simon & Jude parish (1607 Greentree Road, Pgh. 15220) in the Parish Life Center (former school building). Cost of attendance is $25 for the entire 9-week session. For more information, contact Theresa Smith (412-260-1807 or [email protected]) or Karen Walker (412-884-5904 or [email protected]).

The priests, parishioners, and staff would like to welcome everyone here today celebrating Mass with us at our Lady of Grace Parish.