TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
September 21, 2003

September 21 2003 thru September 28, 2003

SUNDAY MASSES September 20 and 21

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE

SUNDAY MASSES: Special blessing after all Masses will be for all Catechists

Scripture Readings
Today: Wis 2, 12, 17-20; Jas 3, 16-4,3; Mk 9, 30-37
Monday, Ezr 1, 1-6; Lk 8, 16-18
Tuesday, Ezr 6, 7-8, 12. 14-20; Lk 8, 19-21
Wednesday, Ezr 9, 5-9; Lk 9, 1-6
Thursday, Hg 1, 1-8; Lk 9, 7-9
Friday, Hg 1, 15-2, 9/Lk9, 18-22
Saturday, Zec 2, 5-9. 14-15; Lk 9, 43-45

Your prayers are requested for Ann Roseborough 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
Like the disciples when have you failed to question Jesus when you did not understand? What were you hoping to avoid? What did you silence cost you?
What has to die in you for you to be “last of all and servant of all”?
When have you experienced receiving Christ in the welcoming of another?
Hospitality Ministers
In your hospitality how do you practice Jesus’ words, “whoever receives one. . .in my name, receives me; and . . .the One who sent me”?
Music Ministers
Because music ministry puts you in the spotlight it ay be easy for you to share the disciples’ misunderstanding about true greatness (gospel). What do you need to do to keep service, especially of the “least of all,” the focus of your ministry?
Altar Ministers
Consider whenever you imitate Jesus there will be more than enough opportunities to offer “proof of [your] gentleness and [to] try [your] patience’ (first reading).
Lectors
In the circumstances of your life what does it look like to be “last of all and the servant of all”?
Eucharistic Ministers
In what ways does receiving another as Christ require a dying to self?

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

BAPTISM PREPARATION - Baptism preparation sessions are available here at St. Albert. We encourage parents who are expecting a child in the near future to sign up for a session. The first session will take place on Sunday, October 26th at 1:00 PM in the school building. Please call Sister Jean Rene at 412-884-7744 for more information.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OR ADULTS (RCIA) - Our parish will soon begin a new journey into the faith for those interested in joining our Catholic family. During this time, those interested will come together for Catholic information sessions and sharing of their faith experiences with one another. 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 Sr. Jean Rene at (412)884-7744. The sessions will be on Tuesdays, beginning on Tuesday, October 7th at 7:00 PM in the rectory. All of us, as parishioners, are responsible for spreading the Good News of Jesus.

BRENTWOOD EMS is hosting a Fall Craft Show on Saturday, Sept. 27th from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM at St. Sylvester Church Hall. Lunch and refreshments will be available all day. A Chinese Auction of donations from crafters will be set up. For information call 412-884-8744.

“Johnny Angel and the Halos” headline Carlow Collage Homecoming Weekend Festivities. On Friday, Oct. 3 from 8:30PM to 10PM. Alumnae, friends, students and the public are invited. Tickets to the dance are available at the door at St. Joseph’s Hall, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Oakland, for $10. For more information call (412) 578-6274.

Bishop McDowell School Calendar Party will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2003 at the Wendell Inn. Enjoy a relaxing, social afternoon with friends, good food, a super Chinese auction, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and great fun! Doors open 12:30 PM, lunch will be served at 1:30 PM. Admission tickets are $12.00 per person. (tickets will not be sold at the door). To host a table, to purchase tickets, or for more information, contact Diane Zielinski a(412)881-5908.

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.

Entertainment Books 2004 may be purchased from the Paynter Elementary School PTA for $20.00 from now until October 30, 2003. Please call Sandy at (412)881-4234.

1/2 WAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY Join our parish for a dinner and concert with Cahal Dunne on Saturday, October 4th. Dinner will be served at 6:30 with entertainment beginning at 8:00. Tickets at $20 each are on sale after mass and are available at the rectory. Come celebrate and support the parish!

DOES ANY ORGANIZATION KNOW THE WHEREABOUTS OF THE CHURCH’S LADDER? IF SO, PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY AT 412-884-7744.

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.

Spaghetti Dinner at St. Norbert’s on September 28, 2003 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Adults: $6.00, Children 4-12: $3.00, under 3: free. Take out by calling 412-881-8201.

Basket of Cheer 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 left at the rectory.