TH E A P O S T L E. November 11, 2018 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 The First Called TH E A P O S T L E ST. ANDREW R. C. CHURCH A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 1660 North Main Street Ext. Butler, PA Office: Fax: Facebook: standrewbutler Butler Catholic School: Father Kevin Fazio, Administrator - kcfazio@hotmail.com Father John Baver: Sr. Parochial Vicar - revab3569@gmail.com Father Dan Waruszewski: Parochial Vicar - dwaruszewski@zoominternet.net Father Will Wuenschel: Parish Chaplain - wwuenschel@diopitt.org Rev. Mr. Mitch Natali: Deacon - deacngup@zoominternet.net SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION St. Andrew: by appointment St. Fidelis: Wed. 7:00-8:00PM St. Michael: Sat. 11:30AM-12:15pm St. Paul: Sat. 8:40-9:30AM St. Peter: by appointment FAITH FORMATION St. Andrew: Pre-K - 9: 9:30-10:45AM St. Fidelis: 9:45AM-11:15AM SS. Michael/Paul/Peter: 9:15AM - 10:30AM (St. Michael the Archangel School building). RCIA Adult RCIA classes: October to Easter Vigil or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM St. Andrew, St. Fidelis, St. Michael, St. Peter - request date with priest/deacon. St. Paul - 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month after the 10:00AM Mass. Families can request baptisms during regularly scheduled weekend Masses. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Contact parish priest for arrangements at least six months prior to marriage DIOCESAN COORDINATOR FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE: BULLETIN INFORMATION A week in advance: standrewbutler@zoominternet.net PARISH STAFF: Louise Emmett ~ Admin. Assistant Sr. John Ann Mulhern CDP Principal Sr. Beth Carrender OSB ~ DRE Beth Ristity ~ Youth Minister James Schaefer ~ Music Minister Jan Vavro ~ Wedding Co-ordinator Bob Ridley ~ Bookkeeper Barbara Lachesky Rick Black ~ Facilities Manager November 11, 2018 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time The Lord keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. Psalm 146:7 St. Andrew Parish Motto We have found the Messiah! (John 1:41) St. Andrew Parish Mission Statement St. Andrew Parish Family extends God s love and mercy to all on the path of Christian holiness, casting a wide net like our fisherman patron, St. Andrew. Under his patronage, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the help of Mary, our Mother, we seek to learn, love, and live Jesus.

2 November 11, 2018 St. Andrew Church Page Two TREE OF LIFE SYNAGOGUE COLLECTION Bishop Zubik asks that every parish take up a special collection today to aid the three Jewish congregations that worship at Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. This collection is a gift of love and solidarity from one religious community to another, to say that we suffer with you and we are here to support you. ETIQUETTE MEAL Connecting to Tomorrow will host an Etiquette Meal for year olds on Tuesday, November 13, at 5:30pm at St. Peter Church Hall in Butler. Enjoy a free, 5 course meal and learn Etiquette skills to help prepare you for to-day and your future. RSVP to BOWLING PARTY St. Fidelis Middle School Ministry/Youth Group will sponsor a Bowling Party November 13, from 6:30-8:30pm, at Family Bowlaway on Fairground Hill Rd. Students in grades six through twelve are invited. Cost: $9.00/person includes 2 hours of bowling and shoes, 2 slices of pizza, and drink. RSVP by sending money and name, address, parish, and phone number to St. Fidelis Parish Attn: Amanda Kramer, 125 Buttercup Rd., Butler, Pa ST. PAUL HOLY HOUR A Holy Hour will be held at 7:00pm on Monday, November 12, at 7:00pm at St. Paul Church. There will be prayers to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, rosary, and Benediction. ST. PETER CHURCH PIE SALE The Women s Council of St. Peter Church will have a homemade Pie Sale November 20. Bakers are welcome to help November 19, beginning at 9:00am in the Hall. They will make 100 Pumpkin, Apple Crumb, and Pecan pies for you to buy for your Thanksgiving Dinner. EUCHARISTIC ADORATIION CHAPEL The Eucharistic Adoration Chapel at St. Michael Church on Center Ave. needs these hours filled: Wed.: 1:00-2:00am, Fri.: 2:00-3am, Sat.: 3:00-4:00am. Call Pat at or Linda at Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Connie Maletta, who was buried from our church last Saturday. Our deepest sympathy to her family. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. The Collection for Sunday November 4, 2018 Offertory $2, Parish Share $ St.Vincent depaul $ All Saints Day $ CHRISTMAS DISCERNMENT NIGHT College and post-college men, come to The Word Was Made Flesh: A Christmas Discernment Retreat, to be held December at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center. This Retreat will allow you to learn more about discerning your vocation. The weekend will include Mass, Adoration, conferences, opportunity for Confession, and solid brotherhood. There is no cost. Register at tsullivan@diopitt.org. BUTLER CATHOLIC SCHOOL WINTER WONDERLAND Butler Catholic School will hold their Winter Wonderland Auction on Friday, November 16, from 6:00pm-10.00pm at St. Michael the Archangel Parish Hall on Center Ave. This adultsonly fundraising event will feature live and silent auctions, basket raffle, etc. It is the school s largest fundraiser of the year. Included will be dinner and beverages, and a chance to win one of the 4 great items that will be drawn. Cost: $30.00; $35.00 at the door. Get tickets at the school office or online at 2018winterwonderland.eventbrite.com. COMMUNITY OUTREACH St. Vincent depaul Office St. Vincent depaul Food Bank St. V. depaul (Greater Butler) Catholic Charities Center for Community Resources /7 Crisis Services Butler Community Health Clinic Lifeline Pregnancy Center CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES LAW If you suspect a child is in imminent danger, call 911 immediately. Mandated reporters having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to child abuse shall report immediately to the following agencies: Children & Youth Services: Butler County Children & Youth Services: Allegheny County Abuse Hotline:

3 November 11, 2018 St. Andrew Church Page Three Butler/Center/Lyndora/Meridian Grouping Mass Intentions Saturday Nov St. Leo the Great, Pope 2:00PM St. Paul - Robert J. Scala Jr. & Alexandria R. Loverick Wedding Mass 4:00PM St. Michael - Living & Dec d. of Parishes 5:00PM St. Fidelis - Carole Willison (The Cowoski Family) 6:00PM * St. Paul - Gary Shakely & Garrett Fifield (Bob & Miriam Shakely) Sunday Nov nd Sun. in Ordinary Time 8:00AM St. Paul - Richard P. Lewis (Family) 8:30AM St. Fidelis - Melvin, Frieda & Corita Bauldoff (Family) 10:00AM+ St. Paul - Vincent Panei Jr. (Barb & Chuck Herman) 11:00 AM St. Peter - John & Marie Bartley (Children) 11:00AM St. Andrew Rose Tedesco (Dr. & Mrs. Marvin Baker 11:30AM St. Fidelis - John Tristani (Family) 7:00PM St. Paul - Sarah Heller (Debbie & Tom Snow) Monday Nov St. Josaphat, Bishop 8:00AM+ St. Paul Donna Lee Schrott (Brent Hildebrand) Tuesday Nov St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Vg. 8:00AM+ St. Paul William T. Shewalter (The Shetter Family) 12:05PM St. Michael - Catherine Baranowski (Carole Grence) Wednesday Nov Weekday 8:00AM+ St. Paul - Marie Furka (Tom, Michelle, & Patricia Furka) 6:30PM St. Fidelis - Joseph Appel ( Joan & Family) Thursday Nov Weekday 8:00AM+ St. Paul - Joseph Canel (Joe & Lorraine) 12:05PM St. Andrew - Dick Caringola (Family) Friday Nov Weekday 8:00AM+ St. Paul - Thomas Walsh (Paula & Al Worsley) 12:05PM St. Peter - Annabelle Blazewick (Mary Jane Crowe) Saturday Nov St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Rel. 8:00AM+ St. Paul - Mary Louise Lucas (Don & Mary Ann Patterson 4:00PM St. Michael - Living/Dec d. of Parishes 5:00PM St. Fidelis - Gaye Wiest (Husband) 6:00PM * St. Paul - John Knoll (Family) Sunday Nov rd Sun. in Ordinary Time 8:00AM St. Paul - Kathleen Dulya (Dick & Judy Kile) 8:30AM St. Fidelis - Patrick Daugherty (Matt, Patty & Rachel) Earl, Angela, Pat McCracken Family, David Mikan, John Gibson, Fr. Bill Keil, Jan, Frankie IV, Stephanie Lubinsky, Erma Fontaine, Terri Lynn, Dennis, Stephen Vargosko, Debbie Gibson, Dasha Doyle, Becky Ray, Rick Cupps, Paul Worst, Dawn, Victoria, Nancy, Hailey Ball, Jill, James, Connie Cancilla, Mary Zandier, Walter, Diane, Joe Foster, Rachelle, Daniel, Harry Boben Sr., Jennifer Richardson, Ralph, Bob, Mary Lou Boben, Debbie, Carol, Anne Boben, Frank, Jamie, Bernie, Mary Lou Correy, Jo-seph Smith, Rick, Bob, Noah, Diane, Lisa, To-ny, Connie, Rose, Jay, Bill, Caleb, Jim, Joan Elizabeth, Mary, Lucas, Becky Richardson, Margaret Albert, Geno Spohn, Nancy & Bob Mikan, Aida Baker, Jack McKain, Louise, Mar-lene Fisher, Chuck, Kristina Gerten. ST. FERDINAND ANNUAL AUCTION St. Ferdinand Parish in Cranberry Twp. will hold their Auction in Oldenski Hall on November 15, at 7:00pm. Items to be auctioned are crafts, holiday items, tickets to events/shows, etc. Refreshments will be appetizers/finger foods. Questions? Call Judy at MINISTERS SCHEDULE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 11:00 AM Lector: Judy Jolley Servers: Ushers: Codi Misera, Gabriella Lloyd Dennis Dancik, Harry Savisky Paul Kengor, Janet Hudak, John Trotta EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Sharon Stevens, Carol Shope, Paula Brady MASS INTENTIONS Sunday Nov rd Sun. in Ordinary Time 10:00AM+ St. Paul - Evelyn Rodgers (Husband, Paul Rodgers) 11:00AM St. Peter - Ben Schmidt (Gianneski & Fleeger Families) 11:00AM St. Andrew - Brad Steele (Ben & Therese Keil) 11:30AM 7:00PM St. Fidelis - Megan Peth (Mom & Dad) St. Paul - Richard Webreck (Joanne Sergeant) +Mass televised on Channel #10 * Mass WISR (AM 680) 9:15AM Sunday For Sunday and Weekday readings go to usccb.org. NOTE: For Grouping schedules for Reconciliation, RCIA, Faith Formation, and Baptism, see the front of the bulletin.

4 Dear Friends in Christ, Father John Baver Lord, it is good for us to be here! - Matthew 17:4 The above quotation was spoken by Saint Peter during the Transfiguration, a remarkable moment in the life of Jesus. Saint Peter s words reflect my feelings as this new chapter begins in our area, and throughout the Diocese. I am very blessed to be a part of the clergy team assigned to serve in Butler. As the Senior Parochial Vicar, I will be assisting Father Kevin a he leads our parishes in this time of transition and opportunity. I have enjoyed working with Father Kevin, as well as Father Dan and Father Will. Our team has come together quite well, and we are looking forward to the future. I am originally from the Greenfield section of the city of Pittsburgh, and Saint Rosalia is my home parish. Since my ordination on May 18, 1991, I have served as either parochial vicar or pastor at various parishes in the counties of Allegheny, Washington, Lawrence, and now of course, Butler. Priesthood is a joy; a true gift given to us by Jesus. Walking with people during times of celebration, as well as times of difficulty, is a privilege and a blessing of ministry. I very much look forward to getting to know the people in our respective parishes, and I am very happy to feel so welcomed by the people of Butler. May God continue to lead us and guide us as we seek to follow His will. Christ s Peace, Father John PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Lord God, life is Your gift to us. In our baptism, You invited us to follow your call to serve You and the Church. Help us today to hear your words. Raise up selfless men and women to serve You and bear witness to Your love as priests, sisters, and brothers. We ask Your holy mother s intercession to help us to live our lives to the fullest each day, in the name of Your Son, Jesus, Christ the Lord. Amen

5 THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE During November we share our abundances. Place your donations of food, paper products, and non-perishable items in the orange bin in the church hallway. They will be given to the needy. BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE During November, we pray especially for our departed loved ones. The Book of Remembrance is placed in the sanctuary. Please sign the names of all your departed loved ones in the book before or after Masses. During the prayers of the faithful, all those in the book will be remembered in our prayers of petition. HONOR OUR VETERANS As we celebrate the national holiday of Veterans Day this week, we give thanks for the brave women and men who served and are serving our country, and those who died that we might live in freedom. ON MISSION FOR THE CHURCH ALIVE! She, From Her Poverty, Has Contributed All She Had - Generosity is one of the virtues of an authentic Christian life. Our hearts are formed to recognize that everything we have is a gift from God and, as we are taught from our earliest years, it is good to share what we have been given. Our generosity - whether it is in the form of time, talent, or treasure, is a gift of our surplus. Our volunteerism or fundraising support is budgeted in light of the obligations and responsibilities of our daily lives. Yet, today s Gospel reading gives us some food for thought as we reflect upon the charity and service that are hallmarks of the Christian life. The poor widow, we are told, sharing those two small coins gives all she has as an act of generosity. In a way, she becomes an image of Jesus Christ who would ultimately pour himself out entirely and give of his own life for us all. Does this mean that we have to give everything we own to charity or quit our jobs so we can spend every waking moment volunteering for this or that? Not quite. It is an invitation for us, as we journey On Mission for The Church Alive! to not give what is leftover of acts of charity and service, but that we give our best in service of God and others. Let us recognize that our livelihood is directed by the God who loves us. This is how we build the Kingdom of God in our parishes and communities and make the church more alive!