TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
September 7, 2003

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE: September 8, 2003 thru September 14, 2003

SUNDAY MASSES

Scripture Readings

Today, Sept. 7: Is 35, 4-7a — Jas 2, 1-5; Mk 7, 31-37
Monday, Sept. 8: Mi 5, 1-4 or Rom 8, 28-30
Mt 1, 1-16, 18-23 or 1, 18-23
Tuesday, Sept. 9: Col 2, 6-15 — Lk 6, 12-19
Wednesday, Sept 10: Col 3, 1-11 — Lk 6, 20-26
Thursday, Sept. 11: Col 3, 12-17—Lk 6, 27-38
Friday, Sept. 12: 1 Tm 1, 1-2, 12-14
Saturday, Sept. 13: 1 Tm 1, 15-17 —Lk 6, 43-49

PLEASE PRAY FOR. . . . Those who have died, especially Madeline Wilds. May she rest in peace. Your prayers are requested for Brandon Fischer and for those members of our Parish who are in Nursing Homes, the homebound, the sick and those hospitalized. May God’s mercy shine on them.

REFLECTING THROUGHOUT THE WEEK

Assembly & Faith-Sharing Groups
What has happened in your life that leads you to believe that in Jesus “Here is your God. . .he comes to save you” (first reading)?
In what ways does your life disclose who Jesus is?
How frequently do you marvel (“He has done all things well”)

Hospitality Ministers
Consider how your hospitality prepares others for Jesus’ touch that heals and opens their lives.

Music Ministers
It is possible to make so much noise musically that, like the crowd in this gospel reading, you are not paying attention to Jesus even though you are singing his praises. When this happens what do you need to do to move your music-making from “noise” to prayer?

Altar Ministers
Consider the spirit of service when it is a living response to the marvelous deeds of God in your life (“He has done all things well”).

Lectors
How has Jesus opened your ears to his word? How carefully do you listen to God’s word (which is more than reading it) prior to proclaiming it?

Eucharistic Ministers
At Eucharist you distribute the healing Jesus; how do you distribute his healing in the way you live and serve others?

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.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) — St. Albert’s parish will begin the journey of walking with adults who would like to join the Catholic community. During the year, those interested will come together for catholic faith education and faith sharing with each other. This process of welcome into the Catholic church is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of adults (RICA). If you know adults who would like to join the church or are just interested in learning the faith, please inform them about this opportunity and encourage them to call me at (412)884-7744. All of us, as parishioners, are responsible for spreading the Good News of Jesus.

Baptism Parental Preparation Parent preparation process will begin in September. We encourage parents who are expecting a child in the near future to make arrangements for this process. These sessions will take place on the fourth Sunday of each month after the 11:30 Mass. Please call Sr. Jean Rene to begin the process.

PLEASE CALL US — Sr. Jean Rene is visiting our shut-ins and nursing home parishioners. Please help us to update our records — just call the rectory with the information of any shut-in or parishioner that is in a nursing home.

WANTED: CCD ADULT CLASSROOM AIDES. ONLY REQUIREMENT: YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 14 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

COMING EVENTS

ATTENTION ALL WOMEN OF ST. ALBERT THE GREAT PARISH. The Ladies of Charity’s next meeting will be on Monday, September 8th at 7:00 PM in the school building. If you would like to join this wonderful group, please contact Kathleen Macher at (412) 882-6277.

THE CHRISTIAN MOTHERS will be having a card party on Friday, September 26th at 12:00 PM in Hannon Hall. Call Ruth at 412-882-7743.

TEEN BELL CHOIR will resume rehearsals this coming Sunday, September 14th at 10:15 AM in the church. There is room for four additional players in the choir. If you were a member of our school bell choir, or if you have basic musical aptitude, then we have a place for you! Call Ken Danchik at 412-884-8622 for additional information.

CORRECTION: The Motorcoach Tour to Pennsylvania Dutch Country for the holidays will be November 21 & 22.The “Miracle of Christmas” will be performed at the Sight & Sound Millennium theatre, a continental breakfast and overnight accommodations are included. Early reservations advised by calling Amity Travel (412)882-2707.

BISHOP MCDOWELL REGIONAL SCHOOL YEARLY LOTTERY CALENDAR IS NOW AVAILABLE. Cost: $40.00 and is good for one year. The winning number is based on the 7:00 PM Pennsylvania Daily Number. Call or stop in the school office for more information or to purchase a yearly calendar (412-884-5676).

MINISTRY OF THE CARDS—Dedicated parishioners of this ministry are sending cards to all in the parish who have family members that are ill, hospitalized, have had a new birth or who are new to the parish. PLEASE REMEMBER TO CALL or have a family member call the rectory (412-884-7744) and let us know your circumstances and updates so that we don’t miss anyone!

PRAYERLINE—Do you have some extra time to devote to prayer? Do you believe in the power of prayer? This ministry needs you! The prayerline is faithful in praying for members of our parish that are ill and need our prayers. Please call Anna May Kapfer (412-884-1487) or the rectory (412-884-7744) if you are interested in helping these caring members of our parish.

BASKET OF CHEER—The Family Life Council is accepting donations for a basket of cheer. The basket will be used as part of the October 4th Cahal Dunne fund raiser. Donations may be brought to the rectory.