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Looking for a new year’s resolution? Volunteer at Ressi! Call Bethany at
412-563-4400 to hear all about the different opportunities you can be a part of.
ASSISTANCE WITH PARISH NEWSLETTER NEEDED! The Parish is looking for anyone who would
be interested in helping with the newsletter. What is needed is someone who would be willing to format it and work with the
printer for final publication. Most of the publication will be written by others. What is needed is for someone to put it
together: get it formatted and work with the printer to get it completed. Many parishioners have asked if the newsletter was
going to be continued. With help it can return. If interested please contact Deacon Rich at 412-951-6384
Read the Current Issue (Issue 3 Volume 3) of "Ask Father Frank"
- Click Here
RACHEL’S VINEYARD WEEKEND RETREAT - Designed
to heal the emotional and spiritual wounds of abortion, it will be held Jan. 27-29 at the Spiritan Center in Bethel Park.
In a confidential and supportive atmosphere, Rachel’s Vineyard demonstrates God’s love, forgiveness and compassion
to people struggling with abortion’s aftermath. Call 412-352-5348 for more info.
TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS - The forms for school tuition assistance
are ready to be picked up at the rectory. These forms must be turned in no later than February 19, 2012.
Club 52 - This year, the Resurrection Youth Group
is planning a mission trip to Appalachia where we will work to support those without necessities such as decent shelter and
running water. Since we are planning such an ambitious trip, we need to fundraise substantially. Our parishioners are always
generous in their donations to the Youth Group. We appreciate this generosity and we understand that it can sometimes be a
financial strain to give frequently. Therefore, the youth group is looking for sustaining sponsorships from parishioners so
we can reduce the number of fundraisers that we do throughout the next calendar year to prepare for our mission trip. Resurrection
Youth Group is looking for 52
sponsors to donate $1 a week for a year for a total of $52. This sustaining support will
help ensure the success of our mission trip and offset the costs that would otherwise be absorbed by the youth group members
and their families. We greatly appreciate your support.
Club 52 Form - Click Here
The Mystery of Faith
Introductory
Rites: “Glory to God”
The Gloria is also known as the “greater doxology.”
Some call it the “Angelic Hymn” since its first words are those of the angels at Bethlehem. It has come down to
us from the treasury of early Christian hymns modeled upon the psalms and canticles of the Bible. First found in Greek and
Syrian sources, this song of praise was used as an Easter hymn of dawn and gradually found a place at the conclusion of morning
prayer in the east. It entered the west, perhaps by way of Gaul, and by the beginning of the sixth century was already incorporated
into the Pope’s Christmas Mass at Rome, and then at Sunday Masses and Feasts of martyrs when the Bishop presided. The
hymn was used by priests only at the Easter Vigil. By the eleventh century it was sung at all Masses on Sundays and festive
occasions.
The Gloria is a hymn-anthem containing a series of acclamations. The text today mentions all
three persons in the Trinity; this Trinitarian characteristic is even more pronounced in some of the hymn’s early texts.
Set to simple melodies, the Gloria was originally a song of the whole assembly. With the development of elaborate
musical settings, it came to be chanted by the choir alone. Today the people normally participate in the singing.
The Gloria, a joyful hymn (and hymns are sung, not recited) whose content is primarily that of praising God, emphasizes
the festive and special character of certain Sundays and feasts.
Weekly Meditation on next week’s
Opening Prayer of the Mass
The opening prayer from the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time:
Grant
us, Lord our God, that we may honor you with all our mind, and love everyone in truth of heart.
We ask that we
might honor God and love others. This prayer originated in the Verona Sacramentary (Fourth Century) among daily prayers for
July, but scholars believe this particular prayer was written by Pope Gelasius specifically for the Sunday liturgy of January
29, 495. If so, it was intended to help Christians counter the upcoming pagan Roman Lupercalia celebrations. Although the
threat of these particular pagan celebrations has passed, the prayer is still being used on the Sunday close to the same date
each year. The prayer is probably based on the two great commandments from Mark 12:30, Matthew 22:37, and Luke 10:27, encouraging
Christians to love the one true God.
Mysteries of Faith - Click Here
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN - For those who need to participate in this important
free workshop, two will be held this month. The first is at Christ the Light of the World (Duquesne—412-469-0196) January
14 at 9AM. The second is at St. Margaret Mary Parish (Moon Township—412-264- 9368) on January 21 at 9:30AM. Please call
to make reservations.
From the Catholic Diocese of Jackson Mississippi: Thank you fro
allowing Rev. Alfred Camp to tell you of the mission areas in our diocese. Please express to your parishioners our gratitude
for their generous response. Please be assured that their sacrificial offerings will be used wisely and well in our many missionary
needs. We have received the proceeds of the recent appeal for the Mississippi Missions in the amount of $1,317. Your gift
of $ is deeply appreciated. ~ Rev. Msgr. Elvin Sunds
40 DAYS FOR LIFE KICK-OFF EVENT - Come join with other Christians February
19 at 6PM for a time of prayer and worship to kick off the Lenten “40 Days for Life” campaign, which is a campaign
to end abortion. The event will be at the planned Parenthood abortion clinic, located at 933 Liberty Avenue. Call 412-926-9413
for more information.
BRC SCHOOL NEWS! Brookline Regional Catholic students Erin Skiff and Olivia
Tiani have been picked to participate in the Diocesan South District Honors Band. The concert will be held on Sunday, Feb.
19, 2012, at Seton La-Salle H.S. at 3 p.m.
NEW GYM AND FITNESS CENTER - Our new gym and fitness center includes an assortment
of cardio work out equipment and variable resistance mechanism. This brand new equipment partially donated by the Pittsburgh
Steelers keeps you in control because resistance adjusts to how fast or slow you pull. Our all ages gym includes Wii Center
and accommodates ages 11 and up. Membership rates start as low as $35 a month for Adults 18 and up. Please contact Syreeta
Gordon in reference to Gym and Fitness Center Tour, senior/youth membership rates, gym hours, or gymnasium rentals. You can
call (412) 207-2127 Ext. 102.
FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING REMINDER - The next finance council meeting
will be Wednesday January 25 at 7pm in the rectory.
FAIR TRADE COFFEE NOW AVAILABLE AT RESSI - The Fair Trade Bazaar was a success!
Thank you to all who supported this important ministry of the Church. An order of coffee will be placed this month to support
Fair Trade coffee growers and provide delicious coffee to the Resurrection community at a reasonable price. This month's
order will be placed on Monday, January 16th and should be available on Saturday/ Sunday January 29th. Fair Trade means that
the coffee is produced with the farmers receiving a fair wage while retaining their dignity as workers. The cost of coffee
is $8.00 lb. for regular coffee, and $9.20 lb. for decaf coffee. Light/Dark Blend coffee available: Aztec Two-Step (Smooth,
nutty, bold) or Moka Sumatra (best seller-silky smooth) Medium Roast coffee available: Columbian (full-bodied, complex) Decaf
coffee available: Decaf Aztec Two-Step or Decaf Italian Espresso Roast. Other coffee types are available if interested: check
online at deansbeans.com To purchase: contact Marie McCaffrey at 412-215-0990 or leave an order at the rectory at 412-563-
4400.
OPLATKI AVAILABLE NOW! PACKETS OF FOUR AVAILABLE IN RECTORY FOR $3.00 PER
PACKET. LIMITED SUPPLY!
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL: In Sunday's Gospel, John the Baptist
urges us to “Prepare the way of the Lord”, and this is what Advent is all about. We are called to help prepare
the way of the Lord by making the real meaning of Christmas come alive in our own hearts, in our family and to reach out to
those in need. Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the SVDP so that together we can help the suffering
and poor to celebrate Christmas.
ITEMS FOR HOMELESS - Operation Safety Net needs the following: used
clean blankets, cloth or durable plastic tote bags, sweatshirts and pants, winter hats gloves and scarves; new socks, underwear,
toothbrushes, tooth-paste, hand cream, packages of wipes. Put in boxes in church or bring to rectory.
LUNCHES FOR HOMELESS - We are always in need of items for the lunches: snacks, zip-lock sandwich
bags, brown bags, napkins, small juice cans or boxes and money to buy lunch meat, bread and fruit. We are always
in need of items for the lunches: snacks, zip-lock sandwich bags, brown bags, napkins, small juice cans or boxes and money to buy lunch meat, bread and fruit.
Catholics, non-Catholics, and former Catholics will find answers to their
questions about the Catholic religion at www.catholicscomehome.org.
RCIA meets every Thursday evening at 7 PM at St. Pamphilus Church.
Please pray for those who will be making this journey to the Easter Sacraments. We are still open to have some parishioners
who feel called to make this journey with them as parish sponsors. We want to welcome these people in a community setting.
Call Bernice at the rectory if you are interested.
300 CLUB - 300 club is getting under way for the 2011-2012 year.
Membership is $100 per member. There are many benefits to joining the 300 Club. There are monthly chances to win $100, and
in June, there is a large banquet and more chances to win prizes from $100 to $1000. 300 Club memberships make wonderful birthday,
Christmas, and special anniversary gifts. Call the rectory for more information. Click Here for 300 Club Registration Form
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Memorial Bricks: There are 44 brick orders - 117 are needed
to finish the area in the front of the church.
This is a great opportunity to honor a loved one or your family. Spaces
are still available in the front of the church.
Please call 412-563-4400 for an order form or Click on Link Below.
Supplies for Sick - We have some donated packages of blue pads, disposable
underwear and cleansing cloths for someone who is bed ridden. Call 412-563-4400 if you need them.
The Knights of Columbus Council #491 are recruiting new members. If interested,
please call Joe at 412-561-0881 or Chuck at 412-881-4180.
Resurrection/Brookline Business Community Partnership Announces New Association Tupperware:
Did you know? A Tupperware
party starts about every 2.2 seconds. More than 100 million people attend a Tupperware party each year around the world. Tupperware
is currently ranked #2 in home furnishing brands in the U.S. with sales of $1.8 billion in over 100 countries. Today, Tupperware
is one of the world's leading direct selling companies, with nearly one million independent salespeople bringing Tupperware's
premium food storage containers, serving products, microwave cookware and children's toys to life in more than 100 countries.
Why not host a party either at your home or via catalog and benefit Resurrection Church at the same time? 15% of the sales
will go directly to the Church! I would welcome the opportunity to work with you while at the same time doing something to
benefit Resurrection! Give Amy Thomas a call at 412-327-8423.
Tastefully Simple
Tastefully Simple offers food you love and the time you deserve! From main dishes to desserts, Tastefully
Simple offers a wide variety of easy-to-prepare foods and gifts for everyday or that special occasion! Best of all, the products
can be enjoyed right out of the bag or prepared in minutes! Why not host a party, get free food, and enjoy an evening of "taste-testing"
with friends and family while at the same time benefiting Resurrection Church? 15% of the sales will go to Resurrection
Church!! Give Amy Thomas a call at 412-327-8423. -- Classes Taking Place at Resurrection --
WANTED - Men and women who love Jesus and all he stands for. For the
Ministry of Greeting. No experience necessary. Contact Sarah at 412 344-7493 if interested.
Outreach Ministry at Resurrection - God may be calling you to assist
in some way. Volunteers needed to invest their time and resources in the following Outreach Ministries: The Bereavement Ministry,
Lunch Bag Ministry and Supper at Myriam's Place. Please Click Here for complete details or contact Bernice Dumitru at the rectory.
Men's Fellowship Group
Want to renew
your Faith: ever question your ability to live out your faith: ever need the ear of a peer? If you have ever confronted these
issues then the Men's Group may just be for you. Here is an opportunity for Men to get together to discuss their Faith:
Challenges in life and/or to just sort things out. Curious: come check it out as there is nothing to loose and everything
to gain. Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month beginning at 9:30 AM and ending around 10:30 AM.
All meetings are held in the Rectory. For more information contact Rich Longo at 412-951-6384 or
ralongo@aol.com
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