Saint Ursula Parish
 3937 Kirk Avenue * Allison Park * Pennsylvania * 15101

Mission Statement - We, the parish community of St. Ursula, guided by the Holy Spirit, are called to continue the mission of Jesus Christ. We dedicate ourselves to the fulfillment of this mission by committing to use our varied and abundant gifts to serve the Lord and one another through worship, faith formation, and education. Centered in Christ, nurtured by the Eucharist, our covenant is to extend Christ's peace and compassion to all.
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March 7, 2010 Third Sunday of Lent

TODAY'S READINGS
 First Reading -- The LORD God appears to Moses and directs him to go and deliver the Israelites from Egypt (Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15) or Exodus 17:3-7.
Psalm -- The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm103) or Psalm 95.
Second Reading -- We are not to grumble like the people with Moses in the desert (1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12) or Romans 5:12, 5-8.
Gospel -- If you do not repent, you will all perish (Luke 13:1-9) or John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42].

READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23
Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34
Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14
Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34; 2 Cor 5:17-21;
Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Alternate readings (Year A):
1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23;
Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41
[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

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, Riley Schneider, Todd Thomas, Mike Pallatto, Gabriele D'Achille, Drew Schaub, Mark Paine, Brendan Negle, Michael Lex, Jacob Hohman, Thomas Adams, Brooke Thompson, Christopher Thompson, Nathan O'Neil, Keith Heindl, Patrick Ruefle, Anthony Bates, Christopher Bates, Danyiel Taylor, Matthew Lazan, David Stiehler, Josh Kost, Colin Moriarity, Clif Hryadil.

Peg Burlett, Conrad Carney, Gertrude and Bob Gabert, M. Gloria Grau, Gertrude Dellert, Judy Brown, Beth Stauber, June O'Neill, Faith Evans, Muriel Koch, Bernice & Walter Kukawa, Nancy Buettner, Ray Maharsky, Jeanne Wagner, Joyce O'Brien, Mary Margaret Sullivan, Nancy Fleming, Ernest Bold, Rosemary Casselman, Donna Kitzman, Marlene & George Gibson, Irene Ambrose, Emagene Surman, Aimee Killmeyer, Norma Stiehler, Dorothy Cooper, Walter Schmitzer, Kathy Lorch, Al Gallagher, Eileen Hoyle, Margaret Kaszubowski, Joe Glinka, Joan Hinnebusch, Marcella Tegethoff, Valerie Smith, Denise Pettino, Dolores Walter, Dorothy Elter, Larry Scheuer, Jamie DeRobio, Marylou Madewell.


PARISH SHARE -- A FLURRY START -- Not a storm of response thus far; but real enough. Please consider a modest donation now and a pledge that would carry you over the next several months. An important way that we all share in the necessary work of our Diocese. We should make this year's goal, even though it is a few thousand above last year's. Please make your first return this month.

PARADE DAY -- SATURDAY -- Our group of "Marchers" will gather in the lower lot at 8:00 am on Saturday, March 13 for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. All parishioners, school and CCD members, cousins, and grandparents are welcome to join the St. Ursula Group. Again we will troop behind our thatched cottage and share some words about Ireland's Saints, It's always fun. With willing drivers we will do a car pool -- down and back.

CCD -- BOXES FOR HAITI -- All classes have some containers filled with emergency items that will reach Haiti through Pittsburgh's Brother' Brother. Right now you can place items in the boxes in Church: Wrapped Bars of soap, Toothbrushes and Toothpaste, Hand towel's, Baby wipes, Combs, and Brushes. Bring these all during March.

GRATEFUL SENTIMENTS -- Father Dorsey and all the members of the Dorsey Family truly appreciate the many kind notes and remembrances following the death of his brother Joseph.

PENANCE SERVICES -- MARK YOUR CALENDAR
St. Richard       --   March 25, 2010      7:00 pm
St. Ursula         --   March 26, 2010      7:30 pm
St. Catherine   --   March 29, 2010      7:00 pm

THE MYSTERIOUS ONE
Last Sunday we gathered with Peter, John, and James at the mountain of Transfiguration and were summoned to listen to God's chosen Son. This week the scriptures draw us into the mystery of just who that God is. The first reading, perhaps one of the best known in the Bible, recounts the story of Moses and the burning bush, when the mysterious divine name is revealed. The responsorial psalm is a hymn extolling the attributes of God. Saint Paul and the Lord Jesus describe a God who judges and metes out punishment. No matter the lengths to which the scriptures go, we know that no amount of words will ever come close to capturing who God is. Our lives and our Lents are really journeys toward that mysterious One who will one day welcome us into the heavenly home that awaits those who put their trust in God alone.                                                    © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

YOUTH MINISTER -- Saint Sebastian Parish in the North Hills of Pittsburgh has an opening for a full time Youth Minister. Saint Sebastian Parish is a parish of 2800 families and has 475 youth in their 6 - 8 grades, high school and young adult programs.
The candidate for this position must have a minimum bachelor's degree in theology, catechesis or related field (master's degree preferred) and minimum of 3 years of experience in Youth Ministry.
Candidate is responsible for administrative duties such as budgets, staff meetings and yearly program planning.
Please send resume and references to Saint Sebastian Parish, 311 Siebert Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or electronically to pkirachner@saintsebastianparish.org by March 19, 2010.

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKEND DATES --
March 12 - 14       Kearns
April 9 - 11           Kearns
June 25 - 27        St. Paul Monastery
For reservations or information:
Brian & Nancy Stevens
412-861-0262
Email - eeweekends@verizon.net
To register online: www.pittsburghengagedencounter.org

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER DATES --
April 23 - 25             Gilmary near the Airport
September 24 - 26    Sheraton Four Points Airport
For reservations or information:
Jay or Judy Shock


FESTIVAL 2010 -- Festival Raffle Tickets will be distributed after all masses next weekend. Please pick up your tickets at the Hall. It only takes a few minutes.

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 March 29, 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.

SAVE THE DATE -- ELECTRONIC RECYCLING DAY --
On Saturday, March 20, St. Ursula will be holding an Electronics Recycling Day in the Upper Parking Lot from 10:00 am to 12 noon. This event is a part of "The Green-ing of St. Ursula" Project, which is the Girl Scout Gold Award for St. Ursula School Alumni Chrissy Spohn. More details will follow in next week's bulletin, but start gathering up your broken and outdated electronic equipment for the good of the Earth!

ST. ALEXIS FISH FRY -- Lent is well underway and the St. Alexis Fish Fry is serving the new and delicious King Cod. It can be enjoyed with other side choices of pierogies, macaroni & cheese, scalloped potatoes, green beans, applesauce or coleslaw and beverage. Also dessert. Dinners: $8, Sandwiches: $5.50. Children under 10: $5.50, children under 3 free. Takeout available. Parking near cafeteria also featuring handicapped parking spaces. For more information, please visit www.stalexis.org or call 724-935-4343.


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.





MARCH RIGHT IN -- St. Ursula School is hosting an Open House & Workshop on Thursday, March 25th at 9 am. If you are interested in a full day, faith based Kindergarten or our NEW Pre-kindergarten program, please plan to join us and bring your kids. Children and parents will meet the teachers, learn about these unique programs and participate in our weekly workshop to see first hand what amazing things St. Ursula teachers and students can do. Reservations are recommended but not required. Call 412-486-5511 or visit our website at www.sturusulaschool.org to learn more. Financial assistance and affordable before and after school care are available.

READ ALL ABOUT IT -- The latest edition of St. Ursula School Parent NEWSletterr is online under the school News tab of the webs site and is 10 pages full of classroom news, activities, updates and photos. Check out the sponsors on the back page that help keep our costs of printing low. We also thank Minuteman Press for the great copy service.

SHOPPING CERTIFICATES -- available after Mass on the weekend and at the school daily. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser for our school.

SPRING DAY OF REFLECTION for Members and Friends of the Auxiliary to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Monday, March 15, 2010. Presenter: Father Scott Seethaler, OFM, Cap.
9:00 Registration and continental Breakfast
9:30 Presentation in the Chapel
11:30 Mass in the Motherhouse Chapel
12:15 Lunch
A reservation is required. Space is limited. For reservations, please call Sister Karen at 724-869-6592 or email her at kstoila@stjoseph-baden.org as soon as possible and no later than March 8. Please consider a $5 donation to cover the cost of lunch and the $2 annual dues for the Auxiliary. We also ask a donation of one scratch off PA lottery ticket for our Spring Luncheon benefit in May.

SOFTBALL REGISTRATION -- St. Ursula CYM Co-ed Softball Registration will be held on March 13 & 14 after Saturday and Sunday Masses in the Church Hall. Register to join our team while you pick up your donuts. It is open to teens in grades 8 through 12. all levels of playing experience are welcome. For more information, please contact Sally Schneider at 412-487-0848.

DIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY -- On Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:00 pm, the Rev. Scott Seethaler, O.F.M. Cap., will launch a new Young Adult Ministry program being piloted by the Diocesan Department for Youth & Young Adult Ministry. The program, called Pizza & Possibilities, invites young adults to gather together for pizza and to learn concrete ways they can share their gifts and talents in service to others. All young adults (18-40) are invited to gather at Sacred Heart Parish (Shadyside) 310 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh 15206. The cost for the event is $5.00. To register please contact Gary Slifkey at gslifkey@diopitt.org or 412-456-3140. For more information on young adult ministry please visit www.yampgh.org.

SWING INTO SPRING -- Senior citizen who reside in Hampton Township are invited to Swing into Spring on Thursday, March 18, at the Second Annual Senior Citizen Breakfast hosted by Hampton Middle School (HMS). The meal will be followed by a performance by HMS student musicians. Doors open at 8:45 am. Breakfast will be served at 9:15 am. There is no charge for the event. Reservations are required as seating is limited. For reservations, contact Robin at 412-492-6372 between March 8 and March 11 only from 8 am to 3 pm.