Epiphany Sunday
January 8, 2023
Epiphany Home Blessing Kits
While the blessing of homes is traditionally celebrated on the Feast of the Epiphany, remembering when the Magi blessed the Holy Family and their home with their presence — and when at the same time, the three Magi were blessed by our Lord's presence — the blessing of homes can be done at any time throughout the year. So again, kits are available at all three churches for the blessing of homes on the Feast of the Epiphany (Jan. 8). Included are the prayers to be said, holy water and blessed chalk. A $3 donation is requested to cover costs.
It’s a great gift to be shared with family and friends! If you have holy water bottles, these can be filled at any of our churches throughout the year. If you have blessed chalk from last year, that's great. Prayers with the year 2023 will be included in the bulletin — or can be obtained at our parish office at any time.
See the attachment below and download your sheet for blessing your home!
Help Removing Christmas Decorations
Volunteers are needed to help remove Christmas decorations at Holy Rosary and St. Patrick Churches from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Volunteers should just show up. Thank you for your help.
Ladies of Charity News
We would like to thank all the parishioners who purchased flowers from our Christmas flower sale this year. The proceeds, along with generous donations from other kind benefactors, allowed us to fill 60 Christmas bags to the brim with goodies for our homebound parishioners. A Christmas card with a Holy Card was distributed at area nursing homes. Your support is so appreciated. Thank you to students in Second Grade Faith Formation for their generous donation of candy and for decorating the nursing home Christmas cards. And thanks to our cookie and candy bakers for the delicious treats. May God bless you.
Our next meeting is at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24, in St. Patrick Center.
Special Collection Jan. 21-22
The weekend of Jan. 21-22 has been designated for the special collection to benefit DePaul School for Hearing and Speech and St. Anthony Programs. The children of DePaul School for Hearing and Speech and St. Anthony School Programs have flourished with your blessings and support, continuing their special education within our programs. DePaul School for Hearing and Speech teaches children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen, speak, and learn. St. Anthony School Programs offers an inclusive education to children with Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other intellectual disabilities. Together, DePaul School and St. Anthony's empower students to become active members of their respective communities. Remember, every dollar donated through this collection is credited toward your Parish Share.
Free copy of "Wisdom of Saints"
Please take home a copy of Matthew Kelly’s book, “The Wisdom of the Saints,” as our Christmas gift to you. The saints' wisdom shows us how to live boldly for God in every circumstance.
Pancake Breakfast: Feb. 11
Our next Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 8-11 a.m. in Miraculous Medal Banquet Hall. For more information or to help, please call Dan Dorn at 724-678-4145.
Respect Life Ministry News
Thank you for your generosity with the Angel Trees for Genesis and Walking with Moms in Need. Genesis was so appreciative and many needy mothers will be helped through your gifts and Walking with Moms in Need. The next Respect Life meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 in the St. Patrick Center Dining Room. Please join us in prayer and planning of parish events. The 50th March for Life will take place on Friday, Jan. 20 in Washington D.C. Even though Roe V. Wade has been overturned, there is still a need for prayer and standing up for all lives. Our parish will not have a bus, however, a bus is available at St. Thomas More of Resurrection Parish in Bethel Park. The bus will leave after the 5:30 a.m. Mass. If interested, please contact Carolyn Sopher Martin at 412-860-9980.
Mental Health Ministry
(Please note - this is a correction to the printed Sunday Bulletin)
The St. Oscar Romero Parish Mental Health Ministry will meet on Monday, Jan 9, at St. Patrick's Center Dining and Sacred Heart Rooms beginning at 7 pm and lasting approx. 60-90 minutes. The last and final 20-minute video session from the 8-week "Sanctuary Course for Catholics" - called "The Church" will be presented and discussed. If you have missed any of the sessions from this series, rest assured, you can join us again at any time in the future, because we will be repeating the series again.
The St. Oscar Romero Parish Mental Health Ministry will meet on Monday, Jan 9, at St. Patrick's Center Dining and Sacred Heart Rooms beginning at 7 pm and lasting approx. 60-90 minutes. The last and final 20-minute video session from the 8-week "Sanctuary Course for Catholics" - called "The Church" will be presented and discussed. If you have missed any of the sessions from this series, rest assured, you can join us again at any time in the future, because we will be repeating the series again.
We are excited to announce that the "Sanctuary" has recently released a NEW 2nd series that will begin at our next meeting on Jan 16 called "When a Loved One Dies By Suicide." See the trailer below for more information.
We hope you can join us in this important ministry that will continue to evolve to meet the needs/desires of the parishioners. We are pleased with the attendance and participation so far and our group is very friendly and welcoming!
Contacts: John or Jonna Murphy
Cell/text: 724-328-2292
Email: mentalhealth@romeroparish.orgSuicide & Crisis Lifeline - 988
Cell/text: 724-328-2292
Email: mentalhealth@romeroparish.orgSuicide & Crisis Lifeline - 988
Safety Ministry Meeting
The St. Oscar Romero Safety Ministry is forming an ERT (Emergency Response Team) at St. Oscar Romero: Holy Rosary Church. There are no pre-requisites because training will be provided by the Safety Ministry. If you are interested in providing our Parishioners with a healthy, safe and secure environment to worship our God, join us in providing this service during Church functions. If interested or have questions, please contact Scott Moore at 304-670-6369 or sco1chief@yahoo.com.
Musicians Retreat @ The Ark & The Dove
All musicians, vocalists, and worship leaders are invited to attend the 2023 Pursue: Retreat for Musicians, hosted at The Ark and The Dove. As an overnight retreat from Feb. 3-5, this innovative retreat will bring renewal to your heart, your life of prayer, and your ministry of music and worship. Speakers include Noah Pepmeyer, John Paul Von Arx, and Sisters Elizabeth Ann, DLJC. For more information and to register, please visit www.thearkandthedoveworldwide.org/pursue.
Upcoming Events
- Jan. 9 - The St. Oscar Romero Parish Mental Health Ministry will meet on Monday, Jan 9, at St. Patrick's Center Dining and Sacred Heart Rooms beginning at 7 pm and lasting approx. 60-90 minutes.
- Jan. 10 - Christmas Decorations will be removed at BOTH St. Patrick and Holy Rosary on Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
- Jan. 11 - Spiritual Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers with Fr. Carmen and Fr. Galvin at Miraculous Medal Church from 7 to 8 p.m.
- Jan. 14 - Spiritual Training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers with Fr. Carmen and Fr. Galvin at St. Patrick Church from 1 to 2 p.m.
- Jan. 17 - Join us for the next Respect Life meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. in the St. Patrick Center Dining Room.
- Jan. 18 - Catholic Men's Club will meet at 7 p.m. in St. Patrick Center. Social begins at 6:30 p.m.
- Jan. 19 - St. Oscar Romero Safety Ministry Meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Miraculous Medal Banquet Hall.
- Jan. 23 - Join us for a viewing of "The Chosen," Season 3, from 7-8:30 pm. in the Miraculous Medal Banquet Hall.
- Jan. 24 - The Ladies of Charity will meet at St. Patrick's Center at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
- Feb. 11 - Please join us for our next Pancake Breakfast from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Miraculous Medal Banquet Hall.
“If you follow the will of God, you know that in spite of all the terrible things that happen to you, you will never lose a final refuge. You know that the foundation of the world is love, so that even when no human being can or will help you, you may go on, trusting in the One that loves you.”
