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Saint Paul of the Cross Parish
Saint Anne Catholic Church Saint Winifred Catholic Church
400 Hoodridge Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15234 550 Sleepy Hollow Road Pittsburgh, PA 15228
P: (412) 531-5964 F: (412) 531-6901 P: (412) 563-1414 F: (412) 563-7279
Pastor: Fr. Michael Caridi
mcaridi@stpaulofthecross.com
Sr. Parochial Vicar: Fr. Richard Infante
rinfante@stpaulofthecross.com
Deacon: Victor P. DeFazio
vdefazio@stpaulofthecross.com
Deacon: Joe Kosko
jkosko@stpaulofthecross.com
MASS SCHEDULE
SAINT ANNE CHURCH
Saturdays: 4:00 p.m.
Sundays: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
Weekdays: 8:00 a.m., Tuesdays: 6:30 p.m.
SAINT WINIFRED CHURCH
Saturdays: 5:30 p.m.
Sundays: 11:30 a.m.
Weekdays: Mon. 5:30 p.m., Wed. & Fri. 8:45 a.m.
OFFICE HOURS
Sunday: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
SAINT ANNE CHURCH
Tuesdays: 5:15p.m.-6:15p.m.
Saturdays: Following the 8:00 a.m. Mass
11:00–11:45 a.m.
SAINT WINIFRED CHURCH FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturdays: 4:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m. FEBRUARY 9, 2020
Saint Paul of the Cross Parish Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania February 9, 2020
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
Salt of the Earth
In this Sunday’s Gospel reading (MT 5:13-16 Jesus refers to his
disciples as the “salt of the earth”! By doing so, we come to an
understanding of what Jesus thought of them at this point in His
earthly ministry. From this allusion, we can also get an idea of
our Lord’s fundamental view of us who are called to
discipleship today and struggle to faithfully follow Him.
In Jesus’ time, salt was a highly valued commodity connected
with three basic qualities:
First of all, it was associated with purity because of its
glistening whiteness. The Romans believed that salt was
actually the purest of all things because it came from the purest
of all things, namely, the sun and the sea. Therefore, because of
its considered purity, salt was the most primitive offerings to the ASH WEDNESDAY
gods. Even the Jewish sacrifices to Yahweh were offered with Ash Wednesday is February 26, 2020. Our Parish Schedule for
salt. So, if the follower of Jesus is to be the “salt of the earth” Masses and distribution of ashes is the following:
then he must be an example of purity, according to the mind of
our Lord. Saint Anne Church
8am Mass
In today’s world this is tough, where immodesty in dress, 10am Mass
vulgarity and suggestiveness in speech and a general laxness in 12pm Prayer Service
moral standards have become the norm. Nevertheless, if we are 4pm Prayer Service
to be true to our own identities as followers of Christ - if we are 6:30pm Prayer Service
to be the “salt of the earth” - then we will always be willing to
engage in the struggle to guard our purity in regards to how we Saint Winifred Church
dress, what we look at, how we view the people we’re attracted 8:45am Mass
to and how we speak one to another. 5pm Prayer Service
Secondly, in the time of Jesus, salt was the most common of all By way of reminder, Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and
preservatives. In other words, it was used to keep things from abstinence for Catholics between the ages of 18 and 60. Please
going bad and rotting. Therefore, in referring to his disciples as remember to abstain from meat.
the “salt of the earth”, Jesus is revealing that we are to have sort
of an antiseptic influence on life. In other words, people should
find it easy to be good and virtuous when they are around us,
and that we will support, encourage and help preserve the moral NEW OFFICE HOURS
goodness and beauty of other people. Being the “salt of the The Main Parish Office, located at 400 Hoodridge Drive, has
earth” suggests our willingness to become agents of change and changed its office hours on Sundays. The office will now be
purification when the culture and society in which we find open on Sundays from 8:30am to 12pm. The following is the
ourselves becomes corrupt. weekly schedule at the Main Office:
Finally, as is the case today, in the time of Jesus the most Monday, Wednesday 8:30am-7:30pm
obvious quality of salt is that it gave flavor to food that was Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30-4:30pm
bland, dull or even insipid. Thus, in referring to the Christian Saturday: Closed
disciple as the “salt of the earth”, Jesus is telling us that we are Sunday: 8:30am-12pm
to lend flavor to life and that our witness, the way we live, how
we interact with and love one another can become an exciting The Satellite Office, located at 550 Sleepy Hollow Road, will
and compelling alternative to the people we meet along the way continue on the same schedule. The following is the weekly
who are immersed in the boredom and darkness of the schedule:
prevailing culture.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-12pm
A real tragedy in the Church these days is that so often people
have connected observant Catholics with precisely the opposite. The Faith Formation Office, also located at 550 Sleepy Hollow
They conclude that fidelity to Catholicism takes the flavor and Road, will continue the same schedule. The following is the
spice out of life. Therefore, today’s Gospel reading is a real weekly schedule:
challenge to all of us to rediscover the joy and radiance of life in
Christ and manifest it clearly to the world around us. Monday-Thursday: 12pm-6pm
Friday: by appointment
Saturday: closed
Sunday: 10am-2pm
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS READINGS & REMEMBRANCE
Monday, February 10th (St. A) 8:00am Frances Mineo (Bill Reffner) Sunday, February 9, 2020
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday, February 10th (St. W) 5:30pm Patricia Cosentino (Patrick Mannion) First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10 (73A)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Tuesday, February 11th (St. A) 8:00am Dani Miller (Dick Siak) Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16
Exposition to follow Mass
Tuesday, February 11th (St. A) 6:30pm Jean Swisher, BR (The Swisher
Family) Sunday's Scripture Study
Wednesday, February 12th (St. A) 8:00am Josh Lammert (The Gates Family) Come to ponder next Sunday's Mass
Readings. No homework. Coffee served.
Wednesday, February 12th (St. A) 8:45am Dr. Fred Crock (Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Thursdays 8:45-10am St. Anne Convent
and Franci Eberz) Room 4. For questions contact Helen
Rafferty at 412-892-9284
Thursday, February 13th (St. A) 8:00am Edward Page, Sr., BR (wife)
or rafferty209@comcast.net
Thursday, February 13th (School) 8:30am Edward J. Dithrich, Jr. (PTG)
Friday, February 14th (St. A) 8:00am Anne K. Keiser, AD (George F. Keiser
& Family) Please pray for the souls of Norma
Carso, William Zanone, William John
Friday, February 14th (St. W) 8:45am Fr. John Keane Wasko, and Albert Delsole who have
Exposition to follow Mass
died. May their souls and all the souls of
Saturday, February 15th (St. A) 8:00am Dr. Dennis A. Eberz (Paul Mavrinac) the faithful departed, through the mercy
of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Saturday, February 15th (St. A) Vigil Mass 4:00pm Aileen O’Brien (O’Brien Family)
Saturday, February 15th (St. W) Vigil Mass 5:30pm For the People of Our Parish
Sunday, February 16th (St. A) 8:00am James Schaming (Wife, Janice &
Family)
Sunday, February 16th (St. A) 10:00am Ryan Fazio (Aunt Nina & Uncle February 2, 2020
Damon)
Offertory:$19,783.55
Sunday, February 16th (St. W) 11:30am Joelle Mauser (Winnie & Corrie Utilities:$1,096.38
Fisher)
Totals include online giving.
Sunday, February 16th (St. A) 6:00pm Margaret Opferman (The Sue Fisher
Family)
HELP US Visit https://www.facebook.com/Saint-Paul-of-the-Cross-Parish-
2041859396068856/ or use the QR code here to like and follow our Facebook
GET Page. Our goal is to reach 1000 Likes by the end of February. If you like our
page, you will be entered into a drawing for a special prize! Contact the Parish
1,000 LIKES! Office with questions by email at rwanovich@stpaulofthecross.com
Saturday, February 15th and Sunday, February 16th
Mass Times 4:00PM 5:30PM 8:00AM 10:00AM 11:30AM 6:00PM
C. Anthony R. Davis B. Faber G. Balkovec T. Leach M. Onyruamoi
M. Anthony D. Davis S. Wasik F. Balkovec D. Leach S. Anania
ALTAR SERVERS
C. Robbins A. Barker
LECTORS M. Mahon T. Marks E. & K. Faber A. Gillenberger A. Barnhart H. Killang
M. Manion D. Levkulich Deacon Joe R. Belsterling K. Barnhart S. Routh
EUCHARISTIC R. Boff G. Rodgers N. Belsterling P. Bond TBD
MINISTERS
Do you feel called to serve God in the Mass? If you are interested in joining our team of Altar Servers, Lectors, or Eucharistic
Ministers, please contact our Sacristan, Mary Weaver, to learn about opportunities to get involved at Mass. (724) 814-2077.
Saint Paul of the Cross Parish Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania February 9, 2020
O Good
Saint Anne
Alumnae Forensic News
For the first time in school history, the Seton LaSalle Forensics Team
won the overall sweepstakes award at a tournament. On January 11-
12, the team competed at North Allegheny High School with over 400
competitors. The Rebels won 1st Place for the Speech Sweepstakes
category and 1st Place overall for the entire tournament, which
combines Speech and Debate. Five of the nine students are alumnae
of Saint Anne School: Hadia Killang, Alexandra Laverty, Anna Mathias,
Sophia Messina, and Alexis Mueller. All team members that competed
also placed in the top 10. Great job everyone!
Saint Anne School Honor Roll
Congratulations to the Following Students of Saint Anne School for Achieving Academic Excellence for the
Second Quarter of the 2019-2020 School Year
Highest Honors
Sarah Demel, Cecelia Jackovic, Laura Kutschke, Meghan Rodgers, Tessa Smith, Michael Todd, Mackenzie
Wade, Sierra Cunic, Gwen Homerding, Emily Kubick, Gina Maola, Noah Mathias, Lauren Tarrant, Michael
Vogel, Benjamin Pasquarelli, Maeve Williams
High Honors
Alex Barker, Makenzie Korshlak, Leon Vo, Caleb Anthony
Honors
Hope Klotz, Stephen Mescan, Alayla Bivins, Kamyla Morris, Kayla Naumann, Joshua Alvarado, Isaac Betlow,
Talia Smith
Saint Paul of the Cross Parish Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania February 9, 2020
Saint Paul of the Cross Parish Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania February 9, 2020 Black History Month and The Catholic Church By: Matt Scruggs, Director of Young Adult and Adult Faith Formation When moving to Pittsburgh 4 years ago to pursue my doctorate in systematic theology, I was often told that Pittsburgh was one of the most livable cities in America. The housing was affordable, there were plenty of things to do, and there was an up and coming food scene. At the end of 2019, there was a study by the University of Pittsburgh that showed that, for some, Pittsburgh was not the most livable city. In fact, “Pittsburgh is considerably less livable for black men than other similar cities … particularly true when it comes to health and employment outcomes… Pittsburgh is arguably the most unlivable for black women.” Black women in Pittsburgh are 97% more likely than other cities to be unemployed with black men not far behind with 87% more likely than other cities. The infant mortality rate is substantially higher for black children than white children compared to other cities. Reading these results are staggering and shameful. Now I am not black, nor am I a woman. But I am Catholic. 1 Corinthians 12:12 says, “as a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also with Christ.” To be Catholic is to be universal and to be universal is to be made up of all tribes, ethnicities, and races. So when one part of the Catholic body is hurting, so does the whole body. As February is Black History Month, I think it is important to discuss the ambiguous history of the American Catholic Church in regards to systematic racism. A recent document by the USCCB, called Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love, illustrates how Catholics have been complicit in systematic racism that leads to awful statistic such as the one conducted by the University of Pittsburgh. The Catholic Church in the United States was slow to condemn slavery and many Church leaders had slaves. At one point, 272 slaves were sold to save Georgetown University from financial ruin. To this day, there are no African American saints from the United States officially recognized by the Catholic Church. When we picture some of our favorite saints, such as St. Augustine, St. Perpetua, and St. Felicity, they are depicted as white, even though all of them hail from North Africa. Jesus himself, rather than being depicted as a person of color from the Middle East, is often depicted as white. Since this is black history month, I think it is important to reflect on the Catholic Church’s often ambiguous response to systematic racism faced by the African American community, especially its response to the recent study by the University of Pittsburgh. I think it’s important to not view Catholic History, as primarily white Catholic history, but to recognize that Black history is Catholic History.
Saint Paul of the Cross Parish Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania February 9, 2020
FAITH FORMATION ORGANIZATIONAL EVENTS
Confirmation Retreat Scheduled Tae Kwon Do Classes
The Confirmation retreat will take place on Saturday, April 25, Se Jong Tae Kwon Do will be admitting new students from
2020 from 1 pm to 6:30 pm in Benedict Hall at St. Winifred February 06 thru February 27, 2020. Classes are held in Saint
Church. This retreat is mandatory for all 8th grade students Anne Church Harkins Hall in Castle Shannon on Thursdays from
preparing to receive Confirmation next fall. Lunch will be 7pm to 9pm. Students must be 8 years old or older. Students 8
provided. Please contact Matt Scruggs at through 12 years old must take class with an adult or older
mscruggs@stpaulofthecross.com for more information. sibling. Please show up at the hall or call Mr. Gemeinhart at 412-
462-2269 for further information. As always past students are
Pre-Cana Marriage Class welcomed back.
Saint Paul of the Cross is having a marriage preparation class
on March 28th from 9am to 4pm in Harkins Hall. The class will Fish Fry Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting
end with Mass at 4pm in Saint Anne Church. Please contact Join us in Benedict Hall on Wednesday, February 12th for a
Matt Scruggs to register at mscruggs@stpaulofthecross.com Volunteer Kick-Off Dinner and Meeting. Doors open at 5:30pm,
soup and sandwiches will be served at 6pm, and the meeting will
Pub Theology being at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend! Please contact
February 27th at 7pm at Caliente's Pizza 329 Castle Shannon Darlene Vietmeier with questions at (412) 343-6929.
Blvd. Join us for FREE Pizza and Beer at Caliente's Pizza and a
discussion of the United States Conference of Catholic
Bishop's pastoral letter on racism called, "Open Wide Our
Hearts". A recent study conducted by the University of SOCIAL MINISTRY
Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh discovered that due to Family Promise
systematic racism that Pittsburgh is the worst city to live in if a On March 1 our Family Promise guests will be joining us for a
person is African American. We will discuss what does that week. It takes 56 volunteers plus our coordinators to have a
mean for the Church who is made up of all peoples and how our successful program. Have you ever donated your time? Each
faith demands that this changes. volunteer slot is only two hours but each volunteer can make an
enormous difference. Please think about participating in this vital
YOUTH MINISTRY
program. For information call Deb Larson 240.426.5057
Free Tax Assistance
Summit Bible Study, Tuesdays at 7 pm Get fee help with your taxes at the Bible Chapel in McMurray,
Join us on Tuesday nights at the South Hills Chick-fil-A for PA weekdays starting February 3rd through April 9th from
Summit Bible Study from 7 pm - 8:15 pm. No RSVP needed for 8:30am to 2pm. No appointments, first come, first served. Please
these weekly events - bring a friend! contact the IRS with questions at 1-800-829-1040.
SUBSTANCE ADDICTION MINISTRY RESPECT LIFE
Substance Addiction Ministry Presentation A HUGE thanks to those parishioners who joined us on the
Fr. Michael Decewicz will speak at 7:00pm, Wednesday, March for Life! This year we were blessed to have 15 students
February 12 in Harkins Hall. Fr. Michael’s talk is “The travel with us in a bus almost filled to capacity! The weather
Challenge of Loving the Addict/Alcoholic” and is based on the was great, the crowds unbelievable and the event itself was filled
parable of the Prodigal Son found in the Gospel of Luke. Fr. with unbridled joy. Just to be able to hear songs and prayers
Michael is the Director of the diocesan Addiction Recovery along the way in many different dialects - words cannot describe
Ministry and is Senior Parochial Vicar at St. Juan Diego Parish the beauty of the day. Because of generous donors we were able
in Sharpsburg. No registration and the program is free. Please to completely absorb our expenses without any cost to our
contact Jim Hanna, Pastoral Associate, for further information. parish. Please mark your calendars now for Friday, January 22,
2021 and prayerfully consider making the pilgrimage with us or
First Anniversary sponsoring a rider!!
The Addiction Recover Ministry of Madonna of Jerusalem
Church in Sharpsburg is celebrating its first anniversary SAVE THE DATE: Monday, May 18 2020 is the date for the
TODAY, February 9, 2020 with an Anointing Mass for those FIRST annual Pennsylvania March for Life sponsored by the
struggling with addiction or are in recovery at 3:00pm. Pennsylvania Family Institute and the Pennsylvania Catholic
Following Mass, an activity and refreshments will be held in the Conference. Mass at 9 am St Patrick's Cathedral and then a rally
John Paul I Center across from the church. Please direct at 11 am at the PA State Capitol in Harrisburg and an approx 1
questions to (412) 784-8700. mile walk around Capitol Square. All state lawmakers will be in
session that day, so we will have a chance to remind them that
Stay tuned for the release of our Pennsylvania families stand for life. Please see the website:
PaMarchForLife.org for more information.
Lenten Speaker Series Respect Life next meeting Weds, February 19 in the Youth
Room. All are welcome!!
next week!
Saint Paul of the Cross Parish Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania February 9, 2020
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
Baptisms: Baptisms are celebrated on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. A Pre-Baptism class is required with
your first child. Please call the parish office for registration and scheduling.
Communion Calls and Visitation of the Sick: Please call the parish office if you or anyone you know would like to re-
ceive the Sacraments of Anointing, Confession or Eucharist.
Eucharistic Adoration: Eucharistic Adoration is offered every Tuesday after the 8:00am Mass in Saint Anne Church
and Friday after the 8:45am Mass in Saint Winifred Church.
Marriage: Weddings are scheduled on Saturdays at 1:30pm. Arrangements must be made with the parish priest at least
six months in advance and a pre-cana class is required.
Novena Prayers: Our parish maintains a perpetual Novena in honor of Saint Anne every Tuesday at 6:30pm in Saint
Anne Church and in honor of Saint John Neuman every Wednesday after the 8:45am Mass in Saint Winifred Church.
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: (412) 456-3093 (office) 1-888-808-1235 (Hot Line)
PA Childline: 1-800-932-0313, Call 911 immediately if a child is in danger.
PARISH STAFF MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS
Office Rachel Wanovich (412) 531-5964 x124 Bereavement Kathy Raimondi (412) 344-9690
Administrator rwanovich@stpaulofthecross.com
Bible Study Lois Yates (412) 531-2400
Business Manager Mary Trageser (412) 531-5964 Book Club Lynne Aber (412) 833-3578
mtrageser@stpaulofthecross.com
Bookkeeper Beth Guzowski (412) 531-5964 x127 Bowling Karen Howe (412) 953-5695
bguzowski@stpaulofthecross.com
Catholic Men’s Fellowship John Raimondi (412) 344-9690
Pastoral Associate Jim Hanna (412) 531-5964 x115
Cub Scouts Pack 350 Brynn Hughes (412) 897-2488
jhanna@stpaulofthecross.com
Music Ministry Brendan Lowery (412) 531-5964 Eucharistic Adoration Mary Weaver (724) 814-2077
blowery@stpaulofthecross.com Fair/Fish Fry Committee Rudy Richtar rudysmoke@comcast.net
Darlene Vietmeier (412) 343-6929
Social Ministry Jim Hanna (412) 531-5964 x115
jhanna@stpaulofthecross.com Family Promise Debbie Larson (412) 343-3906
Florine Kelly (412) 818-3169
Sacristan Mary Weaver (724) 814-2077
(St. Anne Church) mweaver@stpaulofthecross.com Food Pantry (412) 343-1915
Sacristan Andrew Barnhart (412) 452-6052 Funeral Mass Ministry Mary Arden
(St. Winifred abarnhart@stpaulofthecross.com
Church) Joy of Belonging Parish Office (412) 531-5964
Faith Formation Knights of Columbus Francis C. Hynds (412) 279-0798
Director of Faith Mathew Scruggs (412) 563-1414 x37 Ladies of Charity Mary Arden
Formation mscruggs@stpaulofthecross.com
(Adult & Youth Services) Legion of Mary Sharon Dare (412) 833-7562
Director of Faith Colette Speca (412) 563-1414 x27 Lunches for the Hungry Kerry Boehner (412) 334-2018
Formation cspeca@stpaulofthecross.com Mass Ministry Mary Weaver (724) 814-2077
(Elementary Education)
Faith Formation Amanda Scruggs (412) 563-1414 x26 Men’s Club Andy Vater (412) 874-3603
Assistant ascruggs@stpaulofthecross.com Respect Life Kathy & John Raimondi
(412) 344-9690
ST. ANNE SCHOOL
www.saintanneschool.org St. Vincent de Paul Society Parish Office (412) 531-5964
Principal Harmony Stewart (412) 561-7720 Substance Addiction Ministry Jim Hanna (412) 531-5964 x115
hstewart@saintanneschool.org
Sunday’s Scripture Study Lora Angeletti langeletti@netzero.com
Secretary Kellie Coffey (412) 561-7720
kcoffey@saintanneschool.org Women’s Guild Darlene Vietmeier (412) 343-6929
Director of Yvonne Creehan (412) 561-7720 Working Hands to Heal Hearts Joannie Brown (412) 657-7880
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