FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 8, 2004

February 8, 2004 thru February 15, 2004
SUNDAY MASSES:
SATURDAY 4:00 PM Lawrence Yantz (Family) J. Whetzel & M. Clancy
SUNDAY 7:30 AM Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Albert the Great D. Palamides
9:00 AM Bernard Barrett (Family) D. and M. Moeslein
11:30 AM Mathew Kuchta (Parents and Family) E. Vibostak & B. Weir

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE:
MONDAY 9:00 AM Bill Levis (Wife and Family)
TUESDAY 9:00 AM Martin J. Czemerda (Family)
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM Charles Chilleo (Wife & Family)
1:15 PM School Mass
1:30 PM Mass at Oakleaf
THURSDAY 9:00 AM Communion Service
(Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel until 11:00 AM)
FRIDAY 9:00 AM Peter Deramo (Family)

SUNDAY MASSES:
SATURDAY 4:00 PM Mary Jane Bracco (Janice & Richard Staszewski) B. Clapperton & E. Golden
SUNDAY 7:30 AM Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Albert the Great Chuck Kelly
9:00 AM Marguerite Abbott (Ed & Lynn Lutz) C. Reitmeyer & Maureen Bieltz
11:30 AM John Zazvrskey (Daughter) M Costantino & R. McGreevy

SCRIPTURE READINGS
Today: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138; 1 Cor 15:1-11
[3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11
Monday: 1 Kgs 8K: 1-7, 9-13; Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8; 22-23, 27-30: Mk7:1-13
Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10: 1-10; Mk 7:14-23
Thursday: 1 Kgs 11; 4-13; Mk 7:24-30
Friday: 1 Kgs 11: 29-32; 12:19; Mk 7:31-37
Saturday: 1 Kgs 12; 26-32; 13: 33-34; Mk 8: 1-10
Sunday: Jer 17: 5-8; 1 Cor 15: 12, 16-20;
Lk 6:17, 20-26

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF Florence Berthold, mother of Flo Pastorius. May she rest in peace.

Candles will burn for the following week:
At the Blessed Mother’s Statue
Rose Trushell
Deceased members of Kratt Family
At the Statue of St. Albert the Great
In Memory of Rich Lawton, Requested by Betty Levis and Dick Sweeney
2. Bernard Barrett, requested by Dave Hite

REFELCTIONS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK
Assembly & Faith-Sharing Groups
I have encountered the divine Presence in places like. . .and in times of. . .
When encountering god, like Peter, there were things I realized about myself, like. . . And there were things asked of me, like. . .

Hospitality Ministers
One of the roles hospitality plays at liturgy is to embody Jesus’ words, “Do not be afraid.” I embody this for others by. . .

Music Ministers
I experience music-making as an encounter with the Holy whenever. . .
Music-making has called me to conversion when. . .
I experience music-making as a participation in the mission of Christ whenever. . .

Altar Ministers
Peter became a “catcher of men” because of what is told in the gospel. I became a servant minister because. . .

Lectors
The disciples didn’t just follow Jesus; they “left everything.” What I have to leave behind in order to follow him is. . .

Eucharistic Ministers
I understand Isaiah’s and Peter’s confessions; nevertheless, God has used me, too, for the benefit of others by. . .

Liturgical Press, St. John’s Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota 56321, Copyright 2002 by The Order of St. Benedict, Inc. Published by The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota,. Reprinted with permission.

COMING EVENTS
Today
St. Vincent DePaul Meeting--10.15 AM
Monday, February 9
Bingo--7:15 PM
Theos Meeting
Tuesday, February 10
Confessions--6:30-7:30 PM
CCD
Wednesday, February 11
Market Day Pick-up--5:00-7:30
Oakleaf Mass--1:30 PM
Friday, February 13
Faculty Meeting--School dismissed 12:15 PM
Sunday, February 15
World Marriage Day--12:30-2:30 PM
Monday, February 16
Bingo--7:15 PM
Presidents Day--No School
Tuesday, February 17
Confessions--6:30-7:30 PM

R.C.I.A. --TUESDAY NIGHTS 7:00PM TO 8:15PM AT THE RECTORY.
February 10-- Scheduled topic: Eucharist. If interested, please call Sr. Jean Rene at 412-884-7744 for more information.

BAPTISM PREPARATION - Baptism preparation sessions are available here at St. Albert. The next preparation session is March 28, 2004, at 1:00 PM in the school building. We encourage parents who are expecting a child in the near future to sign up for a session. Please call Sr. Jene Rene at 412-884-7744 for more information.

WORLD MARRIAGE DAY St. Albert the Great Family Life Committee Cordially invites all parish married couples, widows, widowers, and their guests to our “Wedding Reception” Sunday, February 15, 2004 In Hannon Hall Following the 11:30 AM Mass. Come join us for wedding cake, coffee, socializing and door prizes

MARRIAGE MOMENTS - “In the spirit of the groundhog, develop your shadow side today. If you’re shy, make an overture to someone in need. If you’re not very affectionate, give your spouse an unexpected kiss or hug. If you’re a work-a-holic, take some time off to play together. You get the idea.
“ A Marriage Moment was developed by Susan Vogt, (859) 291-6197, susanvogt2@aol.com”

PARISH CENSUS - Census forms are being collected today for those whose last names begin with the letters Q to Z or for anyone that hasn’t yet turned in their form. Parish representatives will be available in the Chapel to assist you. Forms may also dropped off at the Rectory. If you have any questions regarding the census, please call the Rectory at 412-884-7744.

THE “1000 CLUB” TICKETS FOR MARCH will be on sale in the narthex of the church after all masses every weekend in February and are also available at the rectory Monday through Friday. Tickets are only $5.00 each and the prizes are: Monday through Saturday - $50.00, Sunday - $100.00 and the last day of the month - $300. Buy a few for your special Valentine!!

“ JANUARY 1000 CLUB WINNERS”
Wed., Jan. 28th…#976...Janice Staszeski
Thurs., Jan. 29th…#859...Not Sold
Fri., Jan. 30th…#643… Sr. Jean Rene
Sat., Jan 31st…#033...Terry Roell