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“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,

that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust. ”

Matthew 5:43-45

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 19, 2017 Sermon on the Mount, Cosimo Rosselli, 1481-82

On Mission for the Church Alive! www.OnMissionChurch Alive.org

THROUGH OUR BAPTISM WE SHARE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH. Jesus calls us to discipleship and to share our unique gifts with the Church. Our beloved priests cannot “do it all.” All of us are called to step up and lead others in faith. This is what it means to be On Mission for The Church Alive! Prepare your heart for the work of discipleship at “Back to the Font”, a Morning of Reflection. The presentation, prayer and discussion will held on Sat. March 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Choose the location nearest you: St. Alphonsus, Wexford; St. Bonaventure, Glenshaw; St. Cecilia, Rochester; St. Frances Cabrini, Center Twp., Holy Family, New Brighton; Immaculate Conception, Washington; St. James the Apostle, Pulaski; St. Katharine Drexel (Ave Maria church), Bentleyville; St. Michael, Avella; Our Lady of Joy, Holiday Park; St. Paul Seminary, Crafton; St. Pius X, Brookline; St. Rita, Munhall; St. Stephen, Hazelwood; St. Vincent de Paul, New Castle; St. Wendelin, Carbon Center. Visit OnMissionChurchAlive.org or call 412-456-3180 for more information or to register.

Financial Stewardship For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matt. 6:21

Report for February 12, 2017 567 donors; 1,403 envelopes mailed (40%)

Weekly Offertory ·········································· $ 12,556 Weekly Off. Online (122 donors) ·················· $ 1,905 Food Bank ····················································· $ 301 Parish Share 2016 ········································· $ 180 Total Collection ············································· $ 14,942

Over/(Under) Weekly Off. Budget………….. $ 2,461 Over/(Under) Annual Off. Budget to Date ···· $ 30,690

Second Sunday of February 2016 ················· $ 12,499 Parish Share 2016 Year-to-date ···················· $ 210,831

The Little Sisters of the Poor will be taking up a collec-tion at our parish the weekend of March 4/5, 2017 after all Masses. Between prayers and paperwork, the Little Sisters of the Poor are constantly on the move. These nuns on the run oversee the operation of the James P. Wall Home for the Aged in Brighton Heights - a loving place for the elderly poor that continues a tradition of care and humility established by the order’s founder in France nearly two centuries ago. As one can imagine the day to day cost of operating a large facility and pro-viding for the elderly poor who have outlived their re-

sources can be quite costly. Caring for the elderly poor in a manner respectful of their dignity far exceeds the income received from the residents’ Pensions, Social Security, Medicaid or Medicare. Reimbursements from these sources cover less than half of the actual annual cost of care. To cover this constant deficit, The Little Sisters rely on your generosity. Their ministry is made possible through benefactors who share the belief in assisting those less fortunate. Please join our family of benefactors and share the joy of caring for the needy aged.

Reminder for All First Communion Families First Rec-onciliation is scheduled for Sunday, March 5, 2017 im-mediately following the 11:30 a.m. Mass.

All Religious Education Families Watch for information to be sent home and emailed concerning registration in March for the 2017-2018 catechetical year. Contact the office if your email address has been revised. Thank you.

Office Hours Monday through Friday 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

St. Frances Cabrini Preschool is currently accepting reg-istrations for September 2017. Afternoon sessions are currently available. We are wait listing for the morning sessions in both programs. Any child registering must be 3, 4, or 5 years of age before September 1, 2017. Classes for 3-4 year olds are held on Mondays and Fri-days and 4-5 year olds are held on Tuesdays, Wednes-days and Thursdays. Morning session times are 9:30-11:30 a.m. Afternoon session times are 12:30-2:30 p.m. The following items are needed when registering your child: child’s birth certificate, recent immunization re-cords, insurance information and a $25 non-refundable fee. A check is preferred, payable to St. Frances Cabrini Preschool No registrations will be taken over the phone. Registration office hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or by appointment. Ad-ditional information please call the preschool office at 724-774-4888.

sponsored by the Christian Mothers of St. Frances Cabrini will be held this Monday, February 20, at 7 p.m. in O’Connell Hall. Admission in-

cludes lunch. For information, contact Lil at 724-378-1870 or Tootsie at 724-775-6944. Jubilation Mass Listen to our choir sing the Jubilation Mass parts so that you can enter into full and active participation at Mass by joining them in praising God. The recording can be found at www.sfcabrini.us

Preschool News Contact: Gayle Piroli 724-774-4888, psdirector@sfcabrini.us

Parish News Contact: Parish Office 724-775-6363, info@sfcabrini.us

Religious Education Contact: Deanna Stacho 724-774-4888, stfrancesschl@comcast.net

OPEN today after the 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses. Bring your entire family and enjoy! Consultation and blood pressure readings available by our Faith Community Nurse, Joyce Ott.

Youth Group Meeting Sunday, February 19, at 7 p.m. in the Parish House Meeting Room. (Please enter through the garage.) Rose Mary Fix 724-494-7743

What if each day, every Catholic prayed for ten minutes and read five pages of a great Catholic book? What if every Catholic gave one percent more of their income to their Church this year and did one thing each week to intentionally share God’s message with others? The Catholic Church would be staggeringly different. Based on Matthew Kelly’s best-selling book, The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic, The Four Signs event delves into the four life-giving spiritual habits of engaged Catholics. Join us for

an event and discover how to master the four signs of a Dynamic Catholic in your life. You will also learn how to help your parish apply the four signs in order to engage disengaged Catholics and re-energize your community. The FOUR SIGNS event will come to St. Frances Cabrini later this year on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 6 PM. Tickets are $25 (but we hope to arrange for a rebate for parishioners who attend. Mark your calendar now!

Bereavement Ministry If you need help on your journey of grief, you are welcome to attend the FREE Bereavement Support Group at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Room 106. Sessions are interdenominational. Thursdays through April 6, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If inter-ested in attending, contact Jo Ann Bishop at 724-495-6971 or Amy Wengryn-Hansen 724-495-6846.

Youth Ministry Contact: Cory Bates, 724-987-0201, corybates80@yahoo.com

Let’s spell St. Frances Cabrini correctly:

FrancEs is a “hEr.”

FrancIs is a “hIm.”

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Phone: 724-266-2712

Around the Diocese and beyond Pray for our infirmed and homebound

Filomena DeChellis Rose DiCioccio Erma DiNardo JoAnne George Norma Hornick Roberta Jozsa Vivian McGinnis Bob Napoli Peter Paul Helen Schreiber Marjorie Sewasky Sue Sokol

May God give you . . .

For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile,

For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial.

For every problem life sends,

A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song,

And an answer for each prayer.

Please Note: To be added to this list, a family member is asked to please contact the Parish Office at 724-775-6363 or email sfcabrini@comcast.net. First Friday Com-municants will remain on the list indefi-nitely; all others will remain for one month unless renewed by a family member.

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center and Charter School is proud to welcome Holo-caust survivor and international speaker, Marion Blumenthal Lazan on February 21, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater. Mrs. Lazan will speak about her harrowing experience during WWII and the Holo-caust and her inspirational mission of life thereafter. Call to reserve your FREE ticket 724-576-4644. Donation are appreciated and will be accepted at the door.

Winter Carnival St. John the Baptist Church, Monaca Friday, February 24: Paddle Party at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., 26 vendors. Saturday, February 25: Theo’s Home Cooking, Bake Sale from Noon to 8 p.m.; carnival games and bounce until 5 p.m., Magic Show at 2 p.m.; Mass at 4 p.m.; Adult Night - 5:30-9 p.m. including mu-sic by Rudy Zetz & Voices, raffles, games of chance, etc. Sunday, February 26: Spa-ghetti dinner, Theo’s Home Cooking, Bake Sale- Noon until 6 p.m.; carnival games and bounce until 5 p.m.; Singer Gino Romano 2-4:30 p.m.; raffle drawings at 6 p.m.

The St. Titus Pastoral Council would like to invite you to join us for an On Mission for The Church Alive! Holy Hour which will be held at St. Titus Parish on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 2 p.m. The celebrant for the “Holy Hour” will be Deacon Robert Bittner of Our Lady of Fatima and St. Titus, along with deacons from neigh-boring parishes. This will be a wonderful opportunity to pray together with all of the members of the parishes within our district. We look forward to seeing you there!

Quigley Catholic High School invites you to their Spring Open House on Sunday, March 5, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. Quigley Catholic is a col-lege preparatory high school that places a high priority not only on academics, but also on faith formation. Quigley Catholic is consis-tently recognized among the top Catholic high schools in the nation. All are welcome to come and see what the Quigley family is all about! The Entrance Exam will be on Friday, March 10. Registration

is required. If you would like more information please call 724-869-2188, email us at admissions@qchs.org, or visit our website at www.qchs.org. I.

Get ready to be inspired and uplifted! Unabridged Press, Sisters of Divine Providence and La Roche College present Standup Sisters: Border Crossings. This event features five Catholic Sisters who will share stories of their work around the world and their lives fueled by faith. This FREE event will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, from 7-9 p.m. at La Roche College. To register, please call 412-200-2017, or for more information visit cdpsisters.org.

Center Civic Women's Club is holding its annual Fashion Show, Brunch & Auction, "Inspirations 2017" on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Club at Shadow Lakes. Fash-ions by Christopher & Banks and Rome Inspirations. Doors open at 10 a.m. Donation is $30. All proceeds benefit the CCWC Cancer Fund under the direction of Heritage Beaver Valley Foundation and Pathways under the direction of Homemaker-Home Health Aide. Tickets available from any CCWC member or by calling Nancy Schafer at 724-378-9591.

Saints Peter & Paul School is holding a Reverse Lottery Dinner on Friday, April 21, 2017, at St. Frances Cabrini Church (O’Connell Hall). The event will include dinner for two, open bar, dancing to music by the band Casanova, raffles, and a chance to win $4,000! Tickets are $100 per couple. For tickets call 724-774-4450. Purchase early as only 225 tickets will be sold.

Summer Program for Catholic Youth Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, will host the seventh annual Faith and Reason summer program from Sunday, June 11, 2017, to Friday, June 16, 2017. Students age 15 and older are invited to apply for admission to the program which introduces young minds to the rich intellectual tradition of the Roman Catholic faith and is designed to prepare students for college-level education. Housing in a college residence hall and three daily meals in the college dining hall are included in the cost ($495). Limited scholarship funding is available. Further information is available by contacting Dr. Michael Krom at 724-805-2844 or michael.krom@stvincent.edu. Students may also register online at www.stvincent.edu/faithandreason.

Prayer is the most powerful weapon against trials.

The most effective medicine against sickness

and the most valuable gift to someone you love.

Mass Intentions Contact: Parish Office 724-775-6363, sfcabrini@comcast.net

Readings for the Week February 19, 2017

Monday: Sir 1:1-10; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Sir 6:5-17; Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15; Ps 103:13-18; Mk 10: 13-16 Sunday: Is 49:14-15; Ps 62:2-3, 6-9; 1 Cor 4: 1-5; Mt 6:24-34 Today’s Readings

First Reading -- Take no revenge and cherish no grudge; love your neighbor as yourself. (Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18). Psalm -- The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103). Second Reading -- You are the temple of God, and holy (1 Corinthians 3:16-23). Gospel -- Offer no resistance; love your enemies (Matthew 5:38-48).

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The Sanctuary Candle acknowledging the Real Pres-ence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament resident in the tabernacle is burning this week in loving memory of †Clara and †Carmen Ross, from their family. May the Most Blessed Sacrament of the Altar be praised , adored and loved in all the tabernacles of the world even until the end of time!

Sunday February 19 - Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

MB 9 a.m. †Ann Stanley, Anniv. (Mary Jane & Mike Rossi)

Monday February 20 - Weekday

RA 8:30 a.m. †Lucy Ann Vallecorsa (Dilia Colonna)

Tuesday February 21 - Weekday

MB 8:30 a.m. †Joseph Sokolowski (M/M Pete Barron)

RA 6:30 p.m. †Josephine Bokor (Family)

Wednesday February 22 - The Chair of Saint Peter

MB 8:30 a.m. †Mary Marchionda & John DelRusso (Nata Cagliuso)

Thursday February 23 - Saint Polycarp

MB 8:30 a.m. †Albert J. Simoni, Anniv. (Daughter Dina)

RA 6:30 p.m. †Stanley Yaros (Karen Petruny)

Friday February 24 - Weekday

MB 8:30 a.m. †Joseph Alisesky (Joyce Ott)

Saturday February 25 - Vigil: 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

MB 4 p.m. †Michael Danko, Anniv. (Family)

Sunday February 26 - Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

MB 9 a.m. †Josef Petruska (Margaret & John Bayuk)

MB 11:30 a.m. †Jacqueline LoFaso (Husband)

RA 6 p.m. Pro populo (For Parishioners)

MB 6 p.m. Pro populo (For Parishioners)

MB 11:30 a.m. †Marielena Walters (Family)

Deepest Sympathy to the family of †Pauline Lalama; and to the family of †Janet Eckhart. May the angels lead them into paradise. May the martyrs

come to welcome them, and take them to the holy city, the new and eternal

Jerusalem. May their souls and souls of all the faithful de-parted, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Saints & Special Observances Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday: Presidents' Day Tuesday: St. Peter Damian Wednesday: The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Washington's Birthday Thursday: St. Polycarp

Lord’s Laughter A joyful heart is a good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. Prov. 17:22

Jesus was wandering around Jerusalem when he decided that he really needed a new robe. After looking around for a while, he saw a sign for Finkelstein, the Tailor. So, he went in and made the necessary arrangements to have Finkelstein prepare a new robe for him. A few days later, when the robe was finished, Jesus tried it on -- and it was a perfect fit! He asked how much he owed. Finkelstein brushed him off: "No, no, no, for the Son of God there's no charge! However, may I ask for a small favor. Whenever you give a sermon, perhaps you could just mention that your nice new robe was made by Finkelstein, the Tailor?" Jesus readily agreed and as promised, extolled the virtues of his Finkelstein robe whenever he spoke to the masses.

A few months later, while Jesus was again walking through Jerusalem he hap-pened to walk past Finkelstein's shop and noted a huge line of people waiting for Finkelstein's robes. He pushed his way through the crowd to speak to him and as soon as Finkelstein spotted him he said: "Jesus, Jesus, look what you've done for my business! Would you consider a partnership?"

"Certainly," replied Jesus. "Jesus & Finkelstein it is."

"Oh, no, no," said Finkelstein. "Finkelstein & Jesus. After all, I am the crafts-man." The two of them debated this for some time. Their discussion was long and spirited, but ultimately fruitful -- and they finally came up with a mutually acceptable compromise. A few days later, the new sign went up over Finkelstein's shop:

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Sunday, February 19, 2017 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary timeRight neighborly of youIt’s easy to love our neighbors when they are friends or family. It gets a little dicier, however, when our neighbor is particularly un-pleasant or has wronged us. Jesus invites us to sidestep the tempta-tion of repaying violence or unpleasantness with more of the same and instead to do the unexpected. He calls us to be creative and take a fresh look at the situation and respond with our best selves. Does this mean we become doormats for another’s aggression or irrationality? No, but it does mean being willing to love, trusting that love can make a difference even if it is not returned in kind.

Today’s readings: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:38-48 (79). “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”

mOnday, February 20Share the dreamWe honor great presidents today who enabled the dream: a land of opportunity for tired, poor, huddled masses “yearning to be free” as the Statue of Liberty proclaims. The United Nations has also designated today as the World Day of Social Justice. Nations must work toward creating a new “economics that respects planetary boundaries,” recognizing that our well-being depends “on social relations and fairness.” Catholic social teaching calls this goal the “common good.” Decide with others in mind.

Today’s readings: Sirach 1:1-10; Mark 9:14-29 (341). “Jesus said to him, ‘If you can!’ Everything is possible to one who has faith.”

tueSday, February 21memOrial OF Peter damian, biShOP, dOctOr OF the churchSit quietly in God’s salonPeter Damian (1007-72), doctor of reform and renewal, theolo-gian, cardinal, and trusted counselor to popes, was above all a man of prayer. He preferred the hermit’s life of austere fasts, detach-ment, and solitude, in which his cell became the “salon” where he conversed with God. In commenting on Peter Damian, Pope Benedict XVI said: Peter’s love of monasticism “is also important for us today, even though we are not monks: To be able to be silent in ourselves to hear the voice of God; to seek a ‘salon’ where God speaks to us; to learn the Word of God in prayer and meditation is the path for life.”

Today’s readings: Sirach 2:1-11; Mark 9:30-37 (342).“If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.”

WedneSday, February 22 FeaSt OF the chair OF Peter the aPOStleThou art PeterThe church celebrates a couple of feast days for buildings, but today is the only one dedicated to a piece of furniture! Of course the “chair” of Peter is a symbol of the pope’s authority, much like a “chairperson” has charge of a meeting. Peter and his successors, the popes, ensure the unity of the church. Because the pope is the “rock” of Matthew’s gospel, it is he who affirms what is believed. He holds the “keys to the kingdom” in that he teaches the world the way of life that leads to fulfillment.

Today’s readings: 1 Peter 5:1-4; Matthew 16:13-19 (535). “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church.”

thurSday, February 23 memOrial OF POlycarP, biShOP and martyrFaith creates the futureA passage from Philippians says that, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (4:13). Faith in God and communion with God in Christ unites us so closely with the Creator that God creates a future to accommodate our faith. God’s creative power is without limit and God’s love for us is infinite. Trusting in God we can literally accomplish anything. Saint Polycarp (d. 155) was so convinced of the power of faith that he chose death rather than renounce his belief. We make the same choice every day when we opt for hope rather than despair.

Today’s readings: Sirach 5:1-8; Mark 9:41-50 (344). “Keep salt in yourselves and you will have peace with one another.”

Friday, February 24We’re only humanIn a 1976 interview that created quite a stir, then-President Jimmy Carter said: “Christ set some almost impossible standards for us.” Falling into that category would be the gospel teaching that remar-riage after divorce is equivalent to adultery. In an age where di-vorce and remarriage are quite common, how are we to understand this teaching? Perhaps by referencing a phrase President Carter used just before the above-quoted line: “Because I’m human . . . .” Because we are human, our promises—including those exchanged in matrimony—are not always fulfilled. Our imperfect lives are clear evidence of our humanity, just as God’s infinite ability to for-give is clear evidence of God’s divinity. Forgive someone who has fallen short—and start with yourself!

Today’s readings: Sirach 6:5-17; Mark 10:1-12 (345). “Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter: whoever finds one has found a treasure.”

Saturday, February 25 memOrial OF the bleSSed virgin maryDon’t leave hungrySome folks will always set out food when you visit their homes no matter what time of day it is. If you’re smart you learn to drop by when you’re good and hungry! Jesus never let anyone walk away hungry either—even if it meant setting the table for 5,000. His mother foretold that fact in her great song, the Magnificat: “He has filled the hungry with good things.” When tired of the junk food the world has to offer, pray Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:47-55) in faith that God will fill you with good things.

Today’s readings: Sirach 17:1-15; Mark 10:13-16 (346). “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”

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entirely out of the question. Where's the justice in it? The reply is that there's no human justice in it, if that's what you're seeking. But there is divine justice in it. Because this is how God deals with us.

Related scripture links

Be holy and perfect: Exod. 19:6; Lev. 11:44-45; 19:2; 20:7-8, 24-26; Num. 15:40-41; Deut. 14:2; Jas. 1:4; 1 Pet. 1:16 Temples of the Spirit: 1 Car. 6:19; 2 Car. 6:16; Eph. 2:19-22 Those who think themselves wise: Isa. 5:21; Gal. 6:3 Love your neighbor as yourself: Matt. 5:43; 19:19; 22:39; Mark 12:31; Rom. 13:9; Gal. 5:14; Jas. 2:8; 1 Jn. 3:14

Catechism links

Love of enemies: 1825; 2608; 2647; 2844 Jesus and the church as temples of God: 797-798; 1179

Alice Camille

Alice Camille is a religious educator, scripture commentator, and author of many books including This Transforming Word and other titles found at alicecamille.com.

In other words

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

"Here's another old saying that deserves a second look: 'Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.' Is that going to get us anywhere? Here's what I propose: 'Don't hit back at all.' If someone strikes you, stand there and take it. If someone drags you into court and sues for the shirt off your back, giftwrap your best coat and make a present of it. And if someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life. No more tit-for-tat stuff. Live generously.

"You're familiar with the old written law, 'Love your friend,' and its unwritten companion, 'Hate your enemy.' I'm challenging that. I'm telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer, for then you are working out of your true selves, your God-created selves. This is what God does. He gives his best-the sun to warm and the rain to nourish-to everyone, regardless: the good and bad, the nice and nasty. If all you do is love the lovable, do you expect a bonus? Anybody can do that. If you simply say hello to those who greet you, do you expect a medal? Any run-of-the-mill sinner does that.

"In a word, what I'm saying is, grow up. You're Kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God­created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you."

From A New Message 4 Next Week (actapub/ications.com <http://www.actapublications.com1>) based on The Message: Catholic/Ecumenical Edition by Eugene Peterson (ACTA Publications, 2013).

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