HUMILITY
The biblical virtue of humility often gets mistranslated in our world. Many think of humility as ongoing self-effacement or even self-degradation. Humility, as the scriptures use it, is a sense of true self-awareness, of one's capacities and abilities. A false humility is actually a kind of deceit, and is often a mask for the face of arrogance that lies beneath it. Thus Sirach today tells us not to seek what is too sublime for us, or to search out what is beyond our strength. We are called to have an awareness of what we are able to grasp, and with what we are strong enough to contend. Scriptural humility also has about it an openness to the goodness of others and what is best in them. That is why both Sirach and Luke's Jesus instruct us not to deny our own self-worth, but to be ready to elevate and acclaim what is good or great in others. When we live this way, we are closer to understanding how God views all of us. We ought not place ourselves, but others, first. In living this humble way, we are living out of the heart of God, who is always ready to raise us up in honor at the table of the heavenly banquet.
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EWTN FAMILY CELEBRATION -- Enjoy a weekend family celebration with the EWTN Friars and your favorite hosts in Canton, Ohio.
The pilgrimage is October 8 through 10 and costs $180.00. The fee includes motor coach, Comfort Inn hotel (dbl occ) and full breakfasts. Talks by the EWTN Staff, a tour of significant places in the early life of Mother Angelica and other features. An $80.00 deposit is required. For complete details, contact Mary's Travel at 412-563-3857 or email marystravel2@verizon.net.

GOOD SAMITAN PARISH FESTIVAL -- The 15th Annual Good Samaritan Festival will be held on September 2nd thru 5th on the Parish grounds located at 8th and Melrose Avenue in Ambridge. Ethnic LIVE entertainment and homemade dinners, games of chance, dancing under the BIG TOP TENT, Polka Mass, hourly 50/50 and much more. Come and hear and dance to the music of Johnny Angel and the Halos, Chuck Blasko and the Vogues, Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push, The Cavaliers, and much more. For information: goodsamaritanchurch. org or please call 724-266-6565.

Good health is something that is easy to take for granted. Share your good health by donating blood. St. Ursula will have a blood drive THIS Sunday, August 29, 2010; 8:00 am to 12:30 pm in the Church Hall. Contact the Church Office at 412-486-6700 to schedule your appointment. Please bring your CBB card or driver's license for ID. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME.

RESPITE TIME NEEDED -- Jesus promises us, "Whatsoever you do for the least of my people, that you do unto me." On occasion a parishioner caring for an elderly parent or one caring for an ailing spouse will ask -- "Do you know of a parishioner who is willing to volunteer some time to lend a watchful eye or a listening ear?

It is a labor of love to care for someone near and dear -- but even in giving freely in love, we all need a little time away -- sometimes that break is needed in service to that loved one! The tasks of banking, shopping and just taking care of everyday outside business become difficult if no one is else to help out the care giver.

If there are any parishioners willing and able to lend a hand volunteering to spend time with a parishioner for a couple of hours a week, please call Sr. Janice 412-486-6700 ext. 7 to leave a message with your name and phone number.

ST. URSULA BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY - St. Ursula Parish Support for Grieving Families Ministry is offering a seven week grief support program - share with others who are grieving a loss of a loved one in an atmosphere of trust and caring compassion. Your shared experience of loss may be of help to another and, in turn, their experience may bring you a sense of comfort and peace.

This free series runs seven consecutive Mondays beginning September 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Sessions will meet in the Saint Ursula Parish Social Hall. For more information or to register call Lorraine 412-487-1094 or Sister Janice 412-486-6700 ext. 7.

Want to share your faith? Invite someone, on Sunday, September 19, 2010 to explore the Catholic faith through the parish RCIA Program. We will meet at 10:15 am after the 9:00 am Mass in the School Conference room. Need more information? Call us. 412-486-6700
ext 7.

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.

LEADERSHIP IN FAITH -- SHARING -- We are fortunate that Sister Joanita Fedor, Sister of Charity of Nazareth has returned as the principal of St. Ursula School.
The selection of a new co-ordinator of our Religious Education Program is moving forward with the help of a five member selection committee advising your pastor. The process includes working with our diocese to meet the final requirements.

WHAT IS A PARISH? WHAT DOES IT DO? -- You can answer the question in many ways. This weekend we are stating who we are with the Apostles in mind -- sent out to teach as Jesus did. They gathered families into "Churches" to learn of Christ, His message, His life, the sharing of His life.

This weekend parents and children, grandparents and uncles and aunts are all engaged in what we do as a parish: our work, learning and following Christ. We have begun St. Ursula School for the one hundredth time. We are preparing for another year of religious education for our children in other schools. All this activity tells more than "what we do," it tells "who we are." The very core of our church, our parish is the sharing of the truth and life of following Christ -- with children importantly -- with all necessarily.
                                                -- Fr. Dorsey

LOTTERY CALENDARS -- St. Ursula School lottery calendars are starting up once again. Tickets will be on sale starting Tuesday, September 1, 2010 until September 30th. They can be purchased from one of our school families, at the school office from 8 am -3 pm or at the entrances to the Church. Tickets are only $10 and are based on the Pennsylvania Daily Number night drawing only. Benefits St. Ursula School.

CUB SCOUT PACK #674 will be holding an information night on Wednesday, September 15th at 6:30 in the St. Ursula Church Hall. Open to all boys in grades 1-5. If you are interested but unable to attend, please call 724-443-3089 for more information. Come and find out what Cub Scouting is all about.

Registration forms and schedules have been mailed.
If you have not received one, call our offices and we will mail you one. Our programs will begin the weekend of September 12 & 13.

This year the Women's Retreat will take place on September 10-12, 2010. For more information, please contact Janice Welsh, 412-487-6339.

SUMMER SHOPPING CERTIFICATES SALES -- Shopping certificates are available weekdays in the school office and at all weekend masses. Thank you for your continued support of this valuable source of income for our parish.

"PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN" -- Under the general program of our Diocese, called "Protecting God's Children," there is a general number to call by anyone who has direct knowledge of abusive conduct to a child or adult: 1-888-808-1235.

STEELERS TICKET RAFFLE -- With the kick off of the Steelers football season there will be two drawings for two tickets to two games: Steelers vs Oakland Raiders (November 21 game) and Steelers vs New York Jets (December 19 game). Raffle tickets for each drawing are $5 each or $10 for three. Tickets are available in St. Peter Parish rectory, 720 Arch St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Please make check payable to St. Peter Parish, 720 Arch St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Calls: 412-321-0711.