TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
September 28, 2003

September 28, 2003 thru October 5, 2003
SUNDAY MASSES:

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE:

SUNDAY MASSES:

Scripture Readings
Today, Sept. 28: Nm 11, 25-29 -- Jas 5, 1-6; Mk 9, 38-43, 45, 47-48
Monday, Sept. 29: Dn 7, 9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12, 7-12; Jn 1, 47-51
Tuesday, Sept. 30: Zec 8, 20-23 -- Lk 9, 51-56
Wednesday, Oct. 1: Neh 2, 1-8 -- Lk 9, 57-62
Thursday, Oct. 2: Neh 8, 1-4, 5-6, 7-12; Mt 18, 1-5, 10
Friday, Oct. 3: Bar 1, 15-22 -- Lk 10, 13-16
Saturday, Oct. 4: Bar 4, 5-12, 27-29; Lk 10, 17-24
Sunday, Oct. 5: Gn 2, 18-24 -- Heb 2, 9-11; Mk 10, 2-16 or 10, 2-12

PLEASE PRAY FOR. . .those who have died, especially Louis Huebner, Jr., son of Louis and Anna Marie Huebner. May he rest in peace.

REFLECTING THROUGHOUT THE WEEK

Assembly & Faith-Sharing Groups
How have you participated in religious exclusivity (“we tried to prevent him. . . .”)? What is lost through such efforts?
What have you done today (recently) “in [Jesus’] name?”
What do you need to remove (“cut it off”) to keep God’s kingdom central?

Hospitality Ministers
Consider that hospitality is rarely seen as a “mighty deed;” nevertheless, it embodies a spirit of inclusivity that the assembly continually needs to heed.

Music Ministers
In what ways can you deepen your sense of doing music ministry “in Jesus’ name” (gospel)? Do you ever find you own “name” getting in the way? When that happens how does Christ call you back to fidelity?

Altar Ministers
There are many more enjoyable things to do than serve others. What have you had to set aside (“cut it off” to live “in [Jesus’] name?”

Lectors
Consider how giving “a cup of water to drink because [another belongs] to Christ” is an integral part of lector preparation.

Eucharistic Ministers
Consider how you witness in your ministry what Moses only dreamed: “Would that the Lord might bestow his spirit on them all!” (first reading).

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

Monday, September 29
Ladies of Charity Quilting Session -- 11:00 AM
Bingo -- 7:15 PM

Tuesday, September 30
CCD

Saturday, October 4
Cahal Dunne
Dinner at 6:30 PM -- Show at 8:00 PM

Sunday, October 5
CCD

Monday, October 6
Finance Council -- 7:00 PM -- Rectory
Ladies of Charity -- 7:00 PM
Bingo -- 7:15 PM

Collections
Sunday, September 21 , 2003: $6,292.17
Loose Change Collection: $478.00
Number of envelopes sent: 1,269
Number of envelopes returned: 377
Total Budget over (under) to date:
( $9,988.76)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Basket of Cheer. . . Family Life Committee 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.

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.

ST. GABRIEL CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN MOTHERS. . . Presents their Annual Fall Card Party and Fashion Show, “Hooray for Hollywood” on Friday, October 17, 2003 at 7:30 PM in O’Connell Hall on Greenridge Drive in Whitehall. The evening will include a Fashion Show emceed by Shelly Duffy of B94-FM, Raffles, Door Prizes and appetizers and dessert. The raffles include a variety of 10 “themed” baskets, cash prized over $3000, and a 27-inch flat screen television and dvd player. Tickets are $8.00 per person. To reserve your table of 4-6 people, call Fran at 412-881-3844 or Phyllis at 412-884-3907.

SETON LA SALLE BAND fundraiser featuring The Legends will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2003. Doors open at 6:30 PM with show beginning at 7:00 PM. Ticket price is $10.00 each. Please send check and self-addressed stamped envelope to Connie Casne, 123 Claus Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Make checks payable to Seton La Salle Band Parents.

PLEASE SUPPORT Paynter Elementary School PTA by purchasing an Entertainment 2004 Book for $20.00. The books are on sale now thru October 30, 2003. Please call Sandy Costantino, PTA Entertainment Books chairman at 412-881-4234 for delivery. Her address is 3501 Churchview Ave. Ext. Paynter PTA thanks you for your support.

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 FOR 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. I am still looking for volunteers to join this group.

LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR CAHAL DUNNE -- 1/2 TO
ST. PATRICK’S DAY Tickets at $20 each are on sale after mass this weekend and are available at the rectory until Monday only. 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. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate and support the parish!

BISHOP CANEVIN HIGH SCHOOL will host an “All-Alumni Reception” on Friday, October 10th at 7:00 PM at the school. All Canevin alumni and their immediate family members are invited to attend. For more information please go to the school’s website at www.canevin.com (sson to change to bishopcanevin.org). If you plan to attend, please RSVP to developcanevin@yahoo.com by October 1st.

A LIFE-SAVING AED IS NOW AT ST. ALBERT THE GREAT Thanks to Baldwin EMS and Mercy Hospital an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) has been purchased and will be placed on site for the safety of those present at the school and throughout the parish campus. The AED has been mounted to the wall on the left side inside the vestibule of the church, by the usher’s closet. Baldwin EMS will be training the school faculty and pastoral staff on Wednesday, October 22nd at 1:00 PM. The EMS is also seeking interested parishioners to attend the FREE AED training that will be offered on Wednesday, October 29th, 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. The goal is to have AED trained individuals during school hours and also at every Mass celebrated. If you would be interested in learning this life-saving skill, please contact Asst. Chief Curt Neill of Baldwin EMS at 412-884-0666 to register.

17TH ANNUAL FANTASTIC FALL FLEA MARKET Saturday, October 4th, 8:00 AM -- 1:00 PM St. Elizabeth Gym, Route 51 To reserve a table, call Eileen at 412-653-4069 FREE ADMISSION

THE “1000 CLUB” IS BACK!!!!! The cost of the tickets are $5.00 and will be based on the 7:00 PM Daily Lottery Number. Prizes will be as follows: Monday through Saturday: $50.00; Sundays: $100.00 and the last day of the month: $300.00. Tickets will be on sale in the narthex of the church starting the weekend of October 4th and every weekend in October. Tickets will also be available at the rectory starting Monday, October 6th. For this raffle you will be able to select your own “lucky” number! Tickets will be for the month of November, 2003. If you would like to be a seller, please contact the rectory. Please support this bi-monthly raffle by purchasing your tickets early and often.