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is a vibrant family of believers of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. We strive to
help all develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through the Eucharist, Sacraments,
Scripture and Tradition. As a community, we live out our faith by serving others and we
commit ourselves to welcoming all as Christ.
SUNDAY MASSES
Sat.: 5:00pm (Vigil)
Sunday morning:
7:30am, 10:00am & 12:30pm
DAILY MASS
Tues. through Thurs.: 6:30am
Mon. through Sat.: 8:30am
PARISH CLERGY
Rev. Robert M. Miller,
Pastor
724-941-9406, Ext. 290
[email protected]
Rev. Daniele Vallecorsa,
Vicar
724-941-9406, Ext. 291
[email protected]
Rev. Mr. John L. Layton,
Deacon
724-941-9406, Ext. 307
[email protected]
Rev. Mr. Thomas
Krulikowski, Deacon
724-941-9406, Ext. 308
[email protected]
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm
Sun. Sept.-May 8:45am-11:30am
Phone: 724.941.9406
Fax: 724.941.9517
Email: [email protected]
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Experience the power of God’s
healing through this sacrament. All
who are seriously ill or elderly
should receive the sacrament. Call
the office to make arrangements.
BAPTISM
Baptisms are celebrated the first
and third Sundays of every month
after the 12:30pm Sunday Mass.
Parents are required to attend our
pre-baptism prayer and discussion
sessions held monthly.
FIRST EUCHARIST
Children in second grade are
invited to the Lord’s Table if they
have been prepared at least two
years. Contact Colette Speca for
more information, ext. 113.
CONFIRMATION
We celebrate the fullness of
Christian Initiation in the
Sacrament of Confirmation in 9th
grade. Candidates are formed over
a two year period of immediate
preparation and parent sessions are
part of the program. Contact
Colette Speca for more
information, ext. 113.
MARRIAGE
To be married sacramentally,
couples should contact one of the
priests at least six months prior to
the requested date. Pre-marriage
preparation is required. Call
Fr. Bob for more details.
HOLY ORDERS
Any young men who think they
want to know more about
becoming a priest can speak with
Fr. Bob, or check out
www.pghpriest.com.
RECONCILIATION
Confessions are heard on
Wednesdays from 6:30pm to
7:00pm, and Saturdays from
11:00am to 11:30am. For
private confession call the
office. Communal Penance
Services are held in Advent and
Lent.
RCIA
The process of becoming a
Catholic is known as the Rite of
Christian Initiation. Anyone
who is interested in learning
more about the Catholic faith
should contact Colette Speca,
ext. 113.
COMMUNION OF THE SICK
We are happy to take the
Eucharist to those unable to
participate at Mass because of
sickness or age. Call Dennis
Gehrlein, ext. 109 for more
information.
IF YOU ARE ASKED TO BE
A SPONSOR FOR BAPTISM
OR CONFIRMATION
You should be striving to live
the Catholic faith through
participation at Mass on a
regular basis, reception of the
sacraments, and valid marriage
which means you were married
by a priest or deacon.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to all who want to
join the parish. We invite you to
form an ongoing, personal
relationship with our parish
through your active
participation in the many
ministries our church has to
offer. To register, please
complete the Registration Form
online or visit the parish office.
For more information, please
contact our Welcoming
Ministry.
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ST. BENEDICT THE ABBOT
MC MURRAY, PA
The Spirit of Things
By Fr. Bob
Marriage and Annulments
There were two articles of interest in newspapers
this past week on divorced Catholics. The first was in
last Sunday’s (1/25) New York Times entitled, “As
Vatican Revisits Divorce, Many Catholics Long for
Acceptance”. Then, a few days later Bishop Zubik
responded with an op-ed in the Post-Gazette
(Wednesday, 1/28) entitled, “We don’t toss out
divorced Catholics.” Since it’s been a while since I
have talked about the topic of marriage and
annulments in this space, I thought today would be a
good opportunity.
As I see it, the articles are looking at two sides of
the same coin. As Bishop Zubik points out in his
article, divorced Catholics can continue to receive the
sacraments until they would enter into a subsequent
marriage without an annulment of the prior marriage.
It’s this very topic of Catholics in subsequent
marriages that the New York Times article looks at.
Without an annulment, they are not able to receive the
sacraments.
The Catholic understanding of the sacredness and
permanence of marriage comes directly from Jesus’
own words in the Gospels (Matthew 19:6; Mark 10:9).
This is why we treat the bond of marriage so seriously.
At a wedding, there are no magic words that the priest
or deacon says that makes someone married. It’s the
action of the couple who profess their wedding vows
publically and then live them out that make the bond.
And Jesus is present in the bond, which makes it a
sacrament. Where such a bond is present as Jesus
says, it’s permanent until death. Therefore, we always
assume that every marriage is valid until proven
otherwise.
An annulment is the attempt to prove the situation
otherwise. Maybe there was a reason why that
marriage we thought was valid really was not. Maybe,
for example, one or both of the spouses were addicted
to drugs. Maybe they really wanted to give themselves
totally in marriage but were unable to do so. Because
of the drugs they simply didn’t have the mental
capacity to live out those vows; the addiction was the
ruling force in their life. This is what the annulment
would try to prove. So, an annulment doesn’t break a
bond but simply tries to prove that the bond, which we
thought was valid, really wasn’t. It doesn’t mean that
there was no bond. It simply means that the bond was
not present on the deepest level of the sacrament.
Therefore, any children of the marriage are still
legitimate. Also, since the persons were not in a valid
Mass Intentions: February 1-8
Sunday, February 1 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm (Sat. Vigil) Suchan & Vandewater Families
(Vic & Mary Ann)
7:30 am Robert Manion (Th e M a n ion Fam ily)
10:00 am For The People Of The Parish
12:30 pm Craig Sipp (Pa r en ts Don & Sh er r e Sipp)
Monday, February 2 - The Presentation of the Lord
8:30 am Richard J. Vereb (Bob & Chris Draft)
Tuesday, February 3 - Weekday
6:30 am Agnes Puhala (Jam es Pu h ala)
8:30 am The Grimes & Parent Families
(Mary Carrol & Bernie Grimes)
Wednesday, February 4 - Weekday
6:30 am Lucia Budau (Robert & Jean Krak)
8:30 am Capt. Patrick Onderko (Joan & Jerry Cortese)
Thursday, February 5 - Saint Agatha
6:30 am Kenneth J. Jagielski
(Michael & Stephanie Schneider)
8:30 am Kalin Rose Woods (Dee & Art Grote)
Friday, February 6 - Saint Paul Miki
8:30 am Ron Meszaros (Sister )
1:45 pm Manor Care: Bill Kail
(St. Vincent de Paul Society)
Saturday, February 7 - Weekday
8:30 am Living & Deceased Members of LaRosa &
Swanson Families (Ed & Mar y Liz LaR osa)
5:00 pm John P. Hancovsky (M/M Ralph W. Newman)
Sunday, February 8 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 am William F. Kail (Les, M a r y & Julie B r oglie)
10:00 am John L. Coty (St. Benedict the Abbot Chorale)
12:30 pm For The People Of The Parish
The Sanctuary Candle this week burns in memory of
Neil Ceccatti requested by Dr. Petraglia & Staff.
The Bread and Wine this week are in memory of
Robert Blake requested by the McKosky Family.
marriage, they would now be free to enter into one.
Today, there are so many people who have gone
through divorce, are in subsequent marriages and
cannot receive the sacraments. On the one hand, how
can we include them so that they feel like they’re not
ostracized? On the other hand, how can we respect the
sacredness of marriage which comes directly from the
mouth of Jesus Himself?
The Synod on the Family in October, in
Philadelphia, grabs all the headlines with Pope Francis
attending. However, behind the scenes the Holy Father
has called a separate commission to look at the subject
of annulments. Are there ways we can simplify the
process? Or should one’s being able to receive the
sacraments even be dependent on their state of marriage
at all? I don’t know the answer. These are the types of
questions the commission, made up of people far more
intelligent than I, is looking at. Here’s hoping they
succeed in coming up with some answers.
– Prefer Nothing to Christ –
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
Pastoral Staff
To reach a staff member, dial 724-941-9406, and
then the extension number listed.
Michael Benya, Parish Campus Manager— 105
Mary Ann Bitters, Parish Secretary— 100
Maxine Borchick, Finance Coordinator —114
Dennis Gehrlein, Pastoral Associate— 109
Shirley Jacobs, Safe Environment Coordinator—305
David Leo, Director of Music Ministries—108
Jan Martin, Rectory Housekeeper– 131
Lisa Walsh, Bulletin Editor—106
Email: [email protected]
Kevin Wolford, Maintenance Supervisor— 100
Formation Offices: 724-941-9587
Religious Education email: [email protected]
Colette Speca, Director of Faith Formation—113
Cathy Malencia, Middle School Minister— 110
Lora Reardon, Formation Office Coordinator—107
First Ever Parish Napa Wine Trip
Come, join Father Bob and fellow parishioners on a
trip through Napa Wine Country, Monday, April 13
through Friday, April 17, 2015. Taste and tour
Sebastiani, Mondavi, Beaulieu, Caymus and other
world famous wineries. Round-trip airfare,
accommodations at Hilton Garden Inn Napa Valley,
meals, bus transportation and insurance included.
Price is approximately $2,500 per person or slightly
less based on double occupancy. Single supplement
add $402 per person. Detailed itineraries available
both in the back of church and in the parish office. A
$500 check payable to Peck Travel and delivered to
the parish office will reserve your spot. Space is
limited to 30 people and deadline for sign up is
Wednesday, February 11. For more information,
please talk to Fr. Bob or call Rich Golembiewski at
724-941-4501.
Ben’s Men February Meeting
Youth Ministry email: [email protected]
Janet Roberto, Young Adult Minister— 112
St. Benedict Preschool
Rene Sherwin, Director— 724-941-5473
Email: [email protected]
Readings for the Week of Feb. 1
Sunday:
Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28
Monday:
Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
Tuesday:
Heb 12:1-4/Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Mk 6:1-6
Thursday:
Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Mk 6:7-13
Friday:
Heb 13:1-8/Mk 6:14-29
Saturday:
Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Mk 6:30-34
Next Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39
February 18, 2015
Ben’s Men, the men’s club of St. Benedict the Abbot,
will host their February meeting on Monday,
February 9. Our guest speaker will be George
Kasimirsky, a certified home inspector. Chef Rich and
the Ben’s Barbequers will prepare a tasty menu of
roast beef, garlic mashed potatoes, fancy salad and a
delicious dessert. The rosary will be said at 6:15 pm,
social time will be at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm and
the speaker will follow. All men of the parish are
welcome.
Collection of Last Year’s Palm
Branches
Please bring old palm branches to the glass entrance of
the parish office and place them in the designated
baskets. These branches will be burned during our
Mardi Gras Prayer Service. We hope you join us for
prayer, feasting and fun at our Mardi Gras Carnival on
FAT TUESDAY, February 17!
Rest In Peace
Masses: 6:30 am, 8:30 am, 7:00 pm
Liturgy of the Word & Distribution of Ashes: 4:30 pm
Please remember in your prayers Robert Fosnot.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace.
Eucharistic Adoration
This week our monthly adoration is on
Thursday, February 5, fr om
9:00 am until 10:00 pm in the Chapel. All
are welcome to come and spend some
time in prayer before the presence of the
Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Collections—January 24/25
Offertory Collection
Parish Share
Debt Reduction
$
$
$
16,978
633
250
Paid on Loan in December
Debt Balance as of December 31
$
$
14,406
998,426
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MC MURRAY, PA
Protect Your Children From Internet
Danger
Ben’s Men is holding a spaghetti dinner that will be
followed by perhaps the most impactful speaker for
you and your children on the topic of internet crime
and safety. Please join us on Thursday, February 5 at
6:30 pm in O’Brien Hall and hear Cpl. John Roche
speak on this most important topic. Cpl. Roche is the
head of the Computer Crime Unit of the Pennsylvania
State Police and was involved in solving the Jerry
Sandusky case, the Senator Orie and Supreme Court
Judge Orie Melvin cases. He will show the danger of
what comes at your children on the internet and the
danger to their future posed surprisingly by what is
sent out by them. This is a presentation you don’t
want to miss! Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for
children 12 and under. Please RSVP for babysitting
services for potty-trained children. Contact Vic at
724-941-9749 or Pete at 724-413-3820.
Many Thanks
The Respect Life Committee would like to express its
thanks to Theresa and Ken Ross for their time and
efforts in the planning of another successful March for
Life trip to Washington, D.C. All details, from the
early reservation of the buses to the last minute coffee
and donuts, are handled with ease by these March for
Life co-chairs. We appreciate their direction and
efficiency in transporting our parishioners safely to
and from Washington, D.C. this year. We thank you
and, more importantly, the unborn thank you both!
Welcome New Parishioners
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new
members of St. Benedict the Abbot:
David & Elaine Thorn
Lauren, Drew & Emelia Divelbliss
Bill & Debbie Straub
Chad, Carly, Chase & Nolan Wheatley
Bradley, Kristen & Brayden Gregg
Parishioners Bill Wanneger and Blaise Hollot
with Congressman Tim Murphy last week on
the March for Life.
Please consider donating Coke and/or Pepsi products to help offset our beverage costs. Donations may
be dropped off in O’Brien Hall.
THANK YOU!
– Prefer Nothing to Christ –
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
Youth Ministry News
This week at FUEL: No Y o u th Gr o u p Super Bowl Sunday
Next Week: Faith In Action
Great and Informative Nights for
Parents and Teens
The Teenage Brain on Drugs – Tuesday, Feb. 3
St. Louise de Marillac has recently formed a Substance
Abuse Ministry (S.A.M.*) team which welcomes all
Mark your Calendars!
parishioners from St. Benedict. As part of the
Mission Trip is set for July 5 – 10
educational outreach component of S.A.M., our youth
This year our Mission Trip will be in Pittsburgh! After group is invited to a presentation by Duquesne
months of looking at all the options, it turns out there is University School of Pharmacy students designed to
need in our home town. This year the hope is to get
educate high school students about alcohol and drug
involved with service projects in Carrick, Brookline,
addiction. The program will be on Tuesday, February 3
McKees Rocks and Monaca offering yard work, minor
at 7:00 pm in La Gras Hall at St. Louise.
home improvements, vacation bible school and meals.
*Substance Addiction Ministries (S.A.M.), a ministry of
To pull this off, we need the help of people who have
prayer, presentation (education), and personal
connections in these communities to identify projects
presence, meets on the first Tuesday of each month,
that could be completed in a week’s time. We will be
6:30 pm, at St. Louise de Marillac. The special focus
working with local parishes, including Fr. Mike
before the Blessed Sacrament is praying a “Rosary for
Ruffalo’s parish, to help on this as well. We will be
Recovery”
for all who are afflicted, affected or have lost
staying at Gilmary Retreat Center in Coraopolis. The
loved
ones
to addiction. The Sacrament of
cost for the trip is estimated to be $275, which will
Reconciliation
is also available, followed by a gathering
include materials needed for each project. For more
in
the
Bishop
Leonard
Room. S.A.M. is a supportive
information, contact Janet at (724)941-9587 ext. 112.
ministry for families and individuals, and is NOT
intended to replace counseling, therapy, treatment, or
Volunteers Needed to Babysit
participation in 12-step programs.
On Thursday, February 5 the Ben’s Men are hosting a
speaker about internet dangers. Teens are needed to
Internet Dangers – Thursday, February 5
help take care of children while the parents are in the
Ben’s Men is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner and speaker
session. We need at least 3 teens and 1 adult (with
on Thursday, February 5 at 6:30 pm in O’Brien Hall.
clearances) to help watch the children from 7:00 to
Cpl. John Roche is the head of the Computer Crime
9:00 pm.
Unit of the Pennsylvania State Police. Cpl. Roche will
show the danger of what comes at your kids on the
internet and the danger to their future posed
surprisingly by what is sent out by them.
Family Promise Needs Volunteers!
February 15-22
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped in January!
We hosted 3 homeless families: 5 adults 2 teens and a
toddler. Thank you for all the meals/transportation
and hospitality. The families were very grateful!
We will be hosting again the week of February 15-22.
If you are able to help by making a meal, please contact
Noreen Nalitz at 724-309-6885 or noreenpt@
hotmail.com. If you are able to help with desserts/
hospitality, please contact Jenny Barney at
724-941-3692 or [email protected].
If you are able to help overnight, please contact Blase
Hollot at 724-942-0748 or [email protected].
We are also in need of drivers. Please contact Dan
Bayer at 724-941-4605 or [email protected] if
you are able to help with driving.
Please pray for these families!
Protecting God’s Children
If you are volunteering at our parish and have not yet
taken the Protecting God’s Children class, the
following session is being offered in our area:
·
St. Michael Parish (Elizabeth)
101 McLay Drive
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 6:30 pm in
Archangel Hall.
Please contact Jan or Mary Jo at 412-751-0663 to
register. Wheelchair accessible.
The attendance certificate that you receive from this
workshop must be turned in to Shirley Jacobs in the
Parish Office. If you have any questions regarding
this workshop or any of the other Safe Environment
policies, please contact Shirley Jacobs at
724-941-9406 ext. 305.
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“MARDI GRAS CARNIVAL”
This night is always fun…
Come join your fellow parishioners
for the Celebration!
Shrove Tuesday, February 17, 2015
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
in
O’Brien Hall
$5.00 per person/ $10.00 per family
**Please bring a dessert to share**
Palm Burning Prayer Service
Dinner
Carnival Parade & Dancing
Prizes for Costumes, King & Queen Crowning
Crafts, Games, Mask Making and More
**************************************************
Let the Fun Begin!
Family Name: ________________________ Phone #___________
Total Number Attending: ____________
Adults_____
Children over 12_____
Children under 12 _____
Return Registration with payment to the “Mardi Gras Box” in the
Parish Office by Tuesday, February 10, 2015.
(Checks should be made payable to: St. Benedict the Abbot Parish)
Questions: Contact Cathy Malencia (724) 941-9587 x110 or [email protected]
St. Benedict the Abbot
Yo u t h a n d Yo u n g A d u l t M i s s i o n Tr i p 2 0 1 5
July 5 - 10
Gilmary Center, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
St. Benedict the Abbot takes two groups to do service work. One group consists of 10th
through 12th graders and adult leaders, and the other group is young adults. Each group has
their own schedule and service sites, but there is some shared free time and activities.
Transportation is provided for the teens, but young adults make their own arrangements,
through carpooling.
What is A
Mission Trip?
A Mission Trip is a wonderful opportunity for all high
school students to experience a week of service to
others in need. This year we are trying something new
and are staying local. Working with Pittsburgh
churches, all the teens will get the chance to live out
the Gospel as we work to improve the lives of those
affected by poverty and isolation. During this week,
they will stay in dorm housing, work 8 hour days and
spend the evenings in both social and spiritual
activities. Social time includes swimming, drive-in
theater, icebreakers, games and more. Spiritual time
includes morning prayer, evening reflections and
Mass. The cost is $275 for the week and includes
housing, food, transportation and mission supplies.
Since this is a local trip we are hoping to have a team
that leaves from St. Benedict the Abbot every day so
that teens who work or play sports have a way to get
connected and make a difference.
Service Sites:
We are hoping to have 5 identified service sites for the
week with a team of 10 people committed to each site.
Four communities we plan to target are Carrick,
Brookline, McKees Rocks and Monaca. There will be
different projects at each site depending on the local
need. Some intended projects include yard work,
painting, minor home repairs, vacation bible school,
visiting the elderly, and preparing and serving dinner
to those we serve.
NOTE: This is the first year that we have been
responsible for finding the service work for a mission
trip. This will take planning and coordination with
agencies in the community. We are in need of adults
who are willing and able to make these connections
and follow up before mission week.
St. Benedict the Abbot
Yo u t h a n d Yo u n g A d u l t M i s s i o n Tr i p 2 0 1 5
July 5 - 10
Gilmary Center, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
How Can You Get
Involved?
1. If you are a teen or young adult, come as a
participant.
2. If you are an adult and meet the Safe Environment
clearance requirements, come as an adult leader
for the week.
3. We need adults who are able to identify points of
service that are safe and manageable for our teens
prior to the Mission week. That would require
visiting homes and assessing needs and costs.
4. We need adults the week of the Mission to help
drive teens, make lunches, buy supplies, etc. This
can be for a day or two.
5. If you can’t come, please pray for those who are
going. Pray that God will open hearts and souls to
experience His presence.
6. Please consider financially supporting the youth
group through fundraisers or private donations.
Last year we had 50 participants. With the
increasing number attending, the cost is expected
to be over $12,000.
What is Required?
1. A $50 nonrefundable deposit due by Monday,
March 2, along with a letter of commitment,
available on our website.
2. All participants must log five hours of service
through Youth Ministry. This is to foster
relationships before the trip.
3. All participants must work two fundraisers
scheduled this spring/summer to support the trip.
All monies raised will be used to offset the
individual cost.
4. All paperwork must be completed, along with final
payment by Sunday, June 7.
5. All those over 18 must complete all of the Diocesan
clearance regulations. For more info, please visit
www.sbapeters.org/Protecting-Gods-Children.
To participate in the trip or for more
information, please call Janet
Roberto at (724)941-9587 ext 112 or
email her at [email protected].
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
This Week In Our Parish
Sunday, February 1
Abbey Coffee House
Open After 7:30 & 10:00 Mass
8:40am
11:10am
11:15am
7:00pm
Faith Formation Session
Faith Formation Session
Parents Baptismal Prep Class
(213)
NO FUEL (Youth Group)
Boy Scouts Troop 1313 Ad Altare Class (210)
Monday, February 2
9:45am
Praise Moves
7:00pm
Centering Prayer
7:00pm
Handbells
7:15pm
Catholic Scripture Study Program
Tuesday, February 3
9:30am
WOSB Crochet Group
6:00pm
Faith Formation Session
7:00pm
Contemporary Choir Rehearsal
7:30pm
Pastoral Council Meeting
Wednesday, February 4
12:00pm AA
6:00pm Faith Formation Session
6:30pm
Confessions
7:30pm
Cub Scouts Den 3 Meeting
Thursday, February 5
9:00am
Eucharistic Adoration Begins
9:15am
A Biblical Walk
9:30am
WOSB Morning Bridge
2:30pm
Teen Hang Out
6:30pm
Internet Danger Spaghetti Dinner
7:00pm
Chorale Rehearsal
7:00pm
RCIA
7:30pm
Boy Scouts Troop 1313 Meeting
10:00pm
Closing of Eucharistic Adoration
Friday, February 6
9:30am
Mother’s Prayer & Share
Saturday, February 7
7:30am
Catholic Men’s Fellowship
10:00am
First Reconciliation
(Sunday First Session)
11:00am
Confessions
(PBAC)
(Chapel)
(204/206)
(210)
(210)
(204/206)
(Room B)
(Chapel
(206)
(OBH)
(YM Office)
(OBH)
(202)
(PBAC)
(Chapel)
(Cry Room)
(208)
(Church)
Sunday, February 8
Abbey Coffee House
Open After 7:30 & 10:00 Mass
NO Faith Formation Session
TO GET INVOLVED, CALL...
Abbey Coffee House
Ellie Puskarich
724-941-4686
Abbey Players
Lorra Brannen
724-825-8753
Altar Servers
Tracy Dabkowski
724-969-4108
Ben’s Men
Charles Correal
724-554-2651
Bowling League
Ken Hartenbach
724-941-0932
Boy Scouts
Kevin Dolinar
724-942-0388
Cantors, Choirs,
Bell Ringers
David Leo,
724-941-9406, ext. 108
Caring Hearts Ministry
Jay Jarrell
724-941-5026
Catholic Men’s Fellowship
Ed Corbett
724-942-6429
Catholic Scripture Study
Bob Winters
724-334-6975
Centering Prayer
Dennis Gehrlein
724-941-9406, ext. 109
Children’s Liturgy
Colette Speca
724-941-9587, ext. 113
Cub Scouts
Anthony Lingis
412-841-2060
Elijah Cup
Carlotta & Tony Zuback
724-941-5758
Engaged Couples’ Program
Ed & Mary Lou Fraticelli
724-941-4230
Eucharistic Adoration
Mary Ann Campbell
724-941-4297
Extraordinary Ministers
Mary Spinabelli
724-942-2478
Family Promise
Mary Spinabelli
724-942-2478
Finance Council
Jack Ellsworth
724-969-0899
Food Bank
Susan Brooks
724-942-4287
Funeral Repast
Mary Kay Schaner
724-941-5147
Funeral Servers
Jack Curran
724-743-3963
Greeters
Erma Grego
724-941-6956
Mike & Jana Gruber
724-941-3096
Lectors
Jack Ellsworth
724-969-0899
Military Support
Jami Christopher
724-747-9396
Ministry to the Sick
Dennis Gerhlein
724-941-9406, ext. 109
MOMS
Jodi Ripepi
724-260-0691
Pastoral Council
Mark Kimes
412-831-3476
Respect Life Committee
Beth Quinn
724-942-1057
St. Benedict Gardeners
Linda Maydak
724-941-3123
St. Vincent de Paul
724-941-9406, ext. 142
Ushers
Mike Silvestri
724-941-5238
Wedding Coordinators
Nancy Huffner
724-941-6805
Mary Stewart
724-941-7896
Welcoming Ministry
Gerry Petro
724-941-0286
Jana & Mike Gruber
724-941-3096
Women of St. Benedict
Dee Grote—724-942-5127
Jana Gruber—724-941-3096
WOSB Bridge
The bridge group will be meeting on Thursday,
February 5, at 9:30 am in O’Brien Hall. If you are
interested in joining us, please call Judy Ripepi at
724-941-9014, Arlene McCurry at 724-941-5216,
Mary Ann Cunningham at 724-941-5225 or Joan
Becker at 724-288-3641.
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da 7:30a
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PEDIATRICS AND
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Robert C Heslop, MD
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(724) 941-4379
724-941-8288
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37 McMurray Road, Suite 208, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
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412-833-5100
Armando Avolio, Jr. MD
Eric D. Nabors, MD
John M. Gibbons, MD
Patrick T. McCulloch, MD
Gregory B. Christiansen, MD
Vincent J. Ripepi, DO
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