Those who are just must be kind.
-- Wisdom 12:19

TODAY'S READINGS
First Reading - You taught your people that those who are just must likewise be kind (Wisdom 12:13, 16-19).
Psalm - Lord, you are good and forgiving (Psalm 86).
Second Reading - The Spirit comes to aid us in our weakness (Romans 8:26-27).
Gospel - Jesus proposes parables to the crowds, teaching them of the reign of God (Matthew 13:24-43 [24-30]).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday:	Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Mt 12:38-42
Tuesday:	Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
Wednesday:	Jer 1:1, 4-10; Mt 13:1-9
Thursday:	Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Mt 13:10-17
Friday:	2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28
Saturday:	Jer 7:1-11; Mt 13:24-30
Sunday:	1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Ps 119; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 [44-46]

Please pray for those who serve our country: Ross Browning, Anthony J. Bruno, Jr., James Carr, Vincent Carr, Jr., Dan Flatley, Danny Kachmar, Steven Schaefer, Chris Schneider, Nick Schneider, Todd Thomas, Mike Pallatto, Gabriele D'Achille, Drew Schaub, Mark Paine, William Evans, Brendan Negle, Michael Lex, Jacob Hohman, Thomas Adams, Alex Moore, Fran Coco, Brooke Thompson, Christopher Thompson, Nathan O'Neil.

Peg Burlett, Conrad Carney, Gertrude and Bob Gabert, Kathy Jacobs, M. Gloria Grau, Gertrude Dellert, Judy Brown, Gertrude White, Beth Stauber, June O'Neill, Faith Evans, Fr. Harry Petrie, Muriel Koch, Bernice & Walter Kukawa, Nancy Buettner, Ray Maharsky, Jeanne Wagner, Gloria Donatelli, Joyce O'Brien.

INTENTION CARDS -- COMING IN! -- Really, it is a personal reminder for yourself when you complete the Sunday Offering Intention Card and bring or send it in. It is a way saying, "Yes, I understand this is my parish and this is what I intend to do this year." We already have well over 200 hundred cards in as we begin our fiscal year. (That is certainly more than a couple of handsfull)! -- Look for your card and envelope with the green print.

SCHOOL BUILDING UPDATE -- As many saw last week -- the mobile units are gone! -- as well as the equipment that went with them; the rented railing and stairs, the utility poles, the extra meters for electric and water -- as if they were never there. Hope someone saved some pictures. (The township permit allowed for the mobile units to stay until a month following the last day of school. On that very day, they were transported away)!

INSIDE?? -- All continues to go well on all floors. Base trim in the classrooms is installed. The major areas covered by the new fire alarm system are complete.

New Stove and new oven were delivered and the kitchen is close to completion. Wires are still being pulled for the new two-way PA System. Some serious work is still to be done on the two ground floor restrooms. Quite a bit of painting on lockers, shelves, and third floor walls is continuing thanks to volunteers and our-man Tom Saunders.

Major spots calling for repair are the upper school parking lot and some places just behind the church and school. The paving company has been alerted. For now, no parking on these spots.

The Jones Company has promised an "All Done" by August 15. We are telling them that we know it will be August 1st. We shall see! Either way it will be O.K.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN -- MAKING HEADWAY -- It is Summer but as personal contacts are made, many favorable responses have come in -- in two ways. Some are finishing some smaller amounts remaining from the earlier pledges. Others are making new or first-time pledges as they hear the drive explained. At this point, we are just beginning. Further aspects of the campaign are being readied, such as opportunitites for information, also for recognition.

TRAVELING AND NEED A CHURCH?
CALL (410) 676-6000 / WWW.MASSTIMES.ORG

DONATE USED CELL PHONES -- The Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, serving persons with developmental disabilities and promoting public awareness of their needs, is taking donations of used cell phones. You can bring them to the Parish Office.

CATHOLIC LONG TERM CARE NETWORK (CLTCN) -- At last there is somewhere to go for information about aging and long-term care. Often, Catholics are not sure where to turn when an immediate decision must be made concerning the care of a loved one. They may not even be sure what questions to ask. THE CATHOLIC LONG TERM CARE NEWORK (CLTCN) has established a website (www.cltcn.org) to assist you.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Full-time janitorial help needed, 40 hrs. per week, Monday - Friday. Qualified candidates can apply to: Sisters of Divine Providence, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, or call 412-931-5241, ext. 273.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEEDS DIETICIAN -- The Catholic Charities' Free Health Care Center located in downtown Pittsburgh is looking for a dietician to join its team of professional volunteers and provide diabetic counseling. If you are interested in helping our neighbors in need to improve their health please contact, Diane Redington at dredin@ccpgh.org or 412-456-6698 for more information.

MAGNIFICAT PITTSBURGH -- Ladies, join Magnificat Pittsburgh for the next prayer breakfast on Saturday, August 16 from 9 am to Noon at the Four Points Sheraton, Cranberry Twp. Hear speaker, Linda Schubert, Christian woman and a Catholic convert. Linda is founder of Miracles of the Heart Ministries and the author of the best selling book, Miracle Hour. Linda will give her testimony boasting of the richness of God's mercy amidst cancer, tragedy, grief, and ultimately wholeness through the power of healing prayer. The cost of the breakfast is $18.00. Registration deadline is August 8. For more information, call Kay at 724-772-6749, Pam at 412-461-8906 or see www.magnificatpittsburgh.org.

ST. ALEXIS PARISH FESTIVAL -- St. Alexis Parish, 10090 Old Perry Highway in Wexford, will hold its annual Parish Festival from July 30 through August 2 beginning at 6 pm. Nightly dinners catered by Magoo's Bistro will be served in the cafeteria from 4:30 - 7:30 pm. Events include a $5,000 grand prize raffle, games, rides, bingo, Kiddieland, bake sale, outdoor food, Daily's frozen drinks, and fire and safety rescue demonstrations. Each evening there will a different Entertainment group beginning at 7 pm.

JAZZ CONCERT -- The North Suburban Big Band will present its annual JAZZ CONCERT on Saturday, July 26, at 7:30 in the evening at St. John's Lutheran Church of Highland located at 311 Cumberland Road in McCandless. Tickets are $10/under 12 free. Call 412-366-1983 or visit www.nssband.org for more information.

          CHANGE THAT CALENDAR
               DATE -- TO SUNDAY,
                 SEPTEMBER 28TH --
A change in plans. The Parish Picnic will be on September 28th. This year back to the Rose Barn, close to the Boat House. As usual, we will begin with Mass, aided by our Contemporary Group. Games will follow. Mark your calendar.

FARMERS MARKET -- Every Friday and Saturday from 2 - 7 pm throughout the Summer down at the St. Ursula Ballfield. Flowers, fresh produces supplied by Kaelin Farms, Wexford and wonderful Pastries by Betty.

ST. RAPHAEL -- Parishioners of St. Raphael will be selling their Festival Raffle tickets after Masses on Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27. Our two parishes have had a helpful relationship over recent years, especially around each of our festivals.

BABYSITTING -- We will have Babysitting this Sunday and the Sundays of August at the 11:00 Masses down in the Church Hall.

T-SHIRTS -- Our Centennial T-Shirts are still available in our offices. We will order more as the Summer progresses. (Only $6.00).

HERE'S A "JUAN VALDEZ" OFFER -- Sr. Janice Campbell's community is promoting the sale of Fair Trade Coffee. Coffee Beans are sold by small family cooperatives. A Pittsburgh Company purchases them. The Franciscan Sisters now sell packages of the locally ground coffee, "Franciscan Blend". The coffee is $10.99 for a 12 oz. Bag; $5 more if shipped direct.
However, if eleven people want to try it and pick it up at our offices, no shipping fee. Interested? Put $11 in an envelope. When we get eleven we will put in the order and call you when delivered here. You will serve a good cause and have a special cup of coffee with your Sunday paper.
                                              -- Fr. Dorsey
(Checks to "Sisters of St. Francis")

GIANT RUMMAGE SALE -- St. Aloysius Church, 3616 Mt. Troy Road, Reserve Township. Saturday, August 2 (8 am - 2 PM), Sunday, August 3 (12:30 PM - 3:30 PM). Huge 18 rooms of treasures, food & raffles. Items arriving regularly. Something for everyone. Information: 412-821-3610.

SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT
Every Tuesday in the Parish Social Hall!
Doors open at 5:30 pm --
Play begins at 7:00 pm --
$15.00 Admission --
4 Specials & $500 Jackpot      Bring a Friend.

Building a foundation that will last a lifetime. Visit the school Website at www.stursulaschool.org to learn more or call the school office at 412-486-5511 to schedule a tour.

The Grand Re-opening of our St. Ursula School Building will take place on Sunday, August 24th, 2008. Ribbon Cutting immediately following 9 AM Mass. Open House 10 AM-1PM. Please join us in celebration! With grateful recognition of all who made this refurbishing possible.

HOT FUN IN THE SUMMER TIME -- St. Ursula 3rd Annual Golf Outing Benefit at Pittsburgh North Golf Club is Friday, August 1, 2008. Shotgun Start: 12: Noon; Registration: 11:00 - 11:30 AM, Dinner & Prizes 5:30 PM. Entry Fee: $100/Player, 3 Man Scramble Format - includes: Golf & Cart, Beer & Soda on the course, Lunch, Dinner & over $2,000 in Prizes & Gifts! Contact Colleen Andrews, 412-486-9455.

GET FIRED UP! -- Tuesday, July 29 at 6:30 pm FIRE sponsored Bonfire and Baseball Event. The grill will be fired up to provide burgers and dogs. We'll be using our own field - to host the Youth vs Adults Kickball game! Who's invited? All FIRE age youth (grades 6 - 8), special invite to all Altar Servers (thank you for your service). Make plans to come as a family. Mark your calendar now! More info call 412-366-5131 or email St. Ursula Fire stursfire@yahoo.com.

CENTENNIAL HISTORY -- The Last 25 Years -- Photos we could use (borrow or keep in our collection). We would be happy to have as we could focus on our parish history over the past 25 years. Parish events, groups, and activities are what we need. Mark your name and address on those you wish returned. Mark any envelope "History".

CENTENNIAL SPECIAL -- To assist us in contacting persons for our 100th Anniversary celebration, we would like any information you may have about the donors recognized in our existing stained glass windows, large and small. If you have some information, please place each family or individual on a separate sheet, leaving it with an usher with your own name and phone number, or mail it to our offices. This will be a great addition to our parish history.

CENTENNIAL COOKBOOK -- The Centennial Events Committee is creating a cook book of St. Ursula family recipes and will sell to all parishioners this fall. A recipe collection box and forms are in the back of the church. Please complete as many recipe cards as you want to share and return to the box for assembly of our centennial cook book. Please also share your family name and other tips for great cooks.

CENTENNIAL NEWS -- Looking ahead: Our annual Mission in 2009 will welcome Father Remo DiSalvatore as our Centennial Year speaker and guide through our days of the Mission. He will begin at the Sunday Masses, March 7- 8. The principal evening sessions will be Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesay, March 9, 10 and 11. Fr. Remo is now the pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Charlotte, N. C.