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Faith Formation (Religious Education/CCD Classes) have begun. Classes are held every Wednesday from 6:45 to 8:00 PM in the old school section of North American Martyrs. All 1st through 8th grade students who attend public school are to attend Faith Formation (Religious Education/CCD Classes). If you have not yet registered, please contact Donna Lew-Buechel for further information at namreoffice@gmail.com.

Thanksgiving Holiday Meal. Don’t eat alone on Thanksgiving Day, November 22. Join us for dinner at St. Bernadette Church in the Lourdes Center. We serve from 1:30 to 3:30pm. There is no charge. TO HELP US PLAN, please let us know how many are coming to dinner by calling 412-373-0050 or email us at breakingbread15146@ gmail.com. Come, share and give praise and thanks to God!

The Infant Jesus Respect Life Group, Eastern Area suburb invites all parishioners, teens to older adults, in the new parish grouping to our meeting on Wednesday, November 14 at St. Bernadette Parish Rectory Conference Room # 2 at 6:30 PM. The Respect Life group was founded in 2006 and meets monthly from September to June. We are currently seeking new members. The mission of the group is to promote respect for life in all aspects: abortion, euthanasia, and disability awareness. For more information contact Madonna Roney at 412.377.3257 or madonna.roney09@gmail.com.

Hello friends! Welcome to this link of my Grand Canyon hiking trip from August 21-24, 2018! It was a “bucket list” item that I was able to share with two brother priests that I came to know through the Fraternity of Priests Group. It included”: Fr. Jim Hobert (63) from the Diocese of Tuscon, Fr. Bob Franco (62) from the Diocese of Cleveland and myself (62) from the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Fr. Bob contacted the Wildland Trekking Company about a year ago as we placed our reservation. It was so worth it! Wildland Trekking Company has the best rating of any hiking company in the Grand Canyon. The cost was $1,300 per person (excluding air fare). There was a lengthy questionnaire and vetting process by one of the staff of Wildland Trekking to make sure that we were fit enough to make the trip. I also bought the optional trip insurance for $80.00 in the event of a last-minute cancellation which also covered being air-lifted from the mountain in case of a medical emergency. Fortunately, none of us needed air-lifted!

THE YOUTH MASS is held once a month. This is a great opportunity for the children of our Parish to participate as Lectors, Ushers, Greeters, and Gift Bearers. Please contact Cindy Capell at capellfamily@verizon.net to sign up and be a part of this wonderful Ministry. All are welcomed!

CLOW is in need of volunteers to share the Word of the Lord with the children of our Parish during the 11:00 Mass. The Leader and the children leave the church before the Liturgy of the Word begins and congregate in DeLuca Hall to break open the Word of God. Materials are provided prior to your scheduled day. The schedule is done in two to three month intervals. The leaders are usually scheduled once a month as long as we have enough volunteers to rotate. Please consider sharing your faith with our 4 year old to 1st graders during the Mass. If interested please contact Cindy Capell who is in charge of the scheduling at capellfamily@verizon.net.

If so, we would like to have you join the NAM sponsored card flights. We are now in the process of organizing the flights which resume in September. We currently have openings in ladies Pinochle; ladies and couples/mixed 500 and ladies Bridge. It is a very enjoyable way to spend an afternoon or evening and a nice way to meet new people. If you have played with us before, why not consider joining us again and renew “old” acquaintances. For further information on Pinochle and 500 contact Evie Welsh at 412-372-2123; for Bridge contact Marilyn Murray at 412-372-0772.

In accordance with the Diocese of Pittsburgh Safe Environment Policy ALL volunteers must be compliant in order to volunteer in ANY capacity within ANY group in the parish. Contact me at the number above for details. If you are a NEW volunteer, and if you have not already done so, take a yellow volunteer envelope which can be found in the main vestibule of the church, the entrance of the school and outside of DeLuca Hall. Complete and return the necessary forms. Once you have attended a Protecting God’s Children Workshop, you are not required at this time by the Diocese of Pittsburgh to update or attend the workshop again. As always we are so very Blessed to have such dedicated and wonderful volunteers here at North American Martyrs Parish and we appreciate you sharing your faith, time and talents to make our Parish Community strong and vibrant.

WE ARE IN NEED of High School Students to volunteer as aides and assistants for CCD classes. This is a great opportunity to share your talents with the children of the Parish. If you are in need of service hours please consider volunteering. We are so very Blessed to have dedicated and faithful volunteers that serve as catechists, aides, subs and hall monitors every Wednesday evening, giving up their time and sharing their faith with the children of the Parish. Thanks to all who help keep our Religious Education Program alive and vibrant!

Looking for a new way to meet people and have some fun? Check out the Catholic Singles Club of Pittsburgh. We offer a variety of different activities including parties, picnics, hiking, sports leagues, dinners, trips, community service, and many other great events. For more information, visit our website at www.cacpittsburgh.org, check out our Facebook page, CAC of Pittsburgh, or call 412-341-4070. Give yourself a summer present and join today. We think you’ll be glad you did

Low-gluten hosts are available at NAM and St. Michael Churches for anyone with wheat/gluten intolerance. They are not gluten free; they contain .01% of gluten/wheat. If you need this type of host, please let Father know before the Mass begins. If you have any questions, please call Elizabeth at 412-374-3980.

to save costs as we continue to collect Campbell Product labels (also found on Pepperidge Farm products), Box Tops for Education, Shop N’ Save receipts, Coke Product Reward Points, used computer printer ink cartridges, elementary-friendly copy paper (even if it is used on one side), new copy paper, art & craft supplies, and office supplies. Your help in saving these items and bringing them in is appreciated. You may bring these items into the church office this summer. We will see that the school receives them. Thanks!

for a fabulous education for your child or another school age youngster? North American Martyrs Catholic School is your answer! We are accepting applications for our three-year-old preschool class through our seventh & eighth grades. Please call the school office at 412-373-0889 to set up a tour or to receive additional information. Come grow with us!

Eucharistic Minister (EMHC’s) volunteers are still needed to take communion to Harbour nursing home, next to Gateway High School. If you can do this one Thursday once a month from about 10:30-11:30 AM, please contact Jane at 724-519-8760, or email: jaiken3@juno.com.

I am happy to announce that our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) will begin on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 pm at the teacher’s lounge of the school. It is open for all those who are unbaptized as well as those who may be baptized as a non-Catholic e.g. Protestant, and who would like to become Catholic. If there is anyone who is an adult and who has never been confirmed, you are also welcome to come. The RCIA is intended for adults, will be meeting weekly on Wednesday evenings (with some breaks for the holidays and holy days) and will extend until April 20. If you know someone who would benefit from attending RCIA, please invite them to come. For those who are children, and want to become baptized and/or who missed receiving their sacraments with their class or who may want to become Catholic, please call me and we can talk about it further so that I can direct you to either Donna Lew-Buechel or Jessica Munscher.

If you or someone you know would like to receive communion at home, please contact Elizabeth Trexler at 412-374-3980.

Do you feel called to help local children in need? Make room in your heart and home by fostering a child. Auberle, a regional Catholic agency that helps build strong families, is looking for people interested in learning more about becoming Foster Parents who provide a safe and loving home for youth removed from their home for safety reasons. This could be as short as respiting a child so Foster Care Parents can take a break or as a long-term placement option. If you are interested in learning more about the Foster Care process, different ways you can help and have questions you need answered, please call Jeanne Burger, Auberle’s Foster Parent support at 412-779-0322. Learn more about Auberle’s mission of helping children, youth and families across Southwestern Pennsylvania by visiting www.auberle.org.

weekend at Sacred Heart Hall, 1600 Brinton Road, Braddock Hills. On Friday, October 30 you may gain entrance for a Sneak Peek at 7:00-9:00 PM for a donation of $2.00, and you will get a free ticket for the raffle. Come and shop on Saturday, October 31 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Sunday, November 1 from 12:00-2:00 PM. There will be a Chinese Auction and the winners will be pulled on Sunday. Food will be available for sale each day with a menu which includes Haluski, hot dogs, chicken strips, French fries, nachos & cheese. Take some goodies home from the bake sale. For more information, please call the Parish Office at 412-271-1515.

Calling Co-Ed, Singles, 21 and over for Softball and Tennis. Softball is played in Blawnox, Tennis at Moore Park in Brookline. The Catholic Singles Club of Pittsburgh is looking for players of all abilities. The group also offers parties, picnics, mini golf, hiking, volleyball, dinners, spirituality events, trips, and many other great events and activities. For more information or an application, go to their website at www.cacpittsburgh.org, or contact cac.softball@yahoo.com or you may also email Gary at Gary.Urbatis@verizon.net or call 412-427-8772.