THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD January 13, 2019

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1 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD January 13, 2019 A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg Rev. Richard J. Ulam, O.S.B. Administrator rulam@dioceseofgreensburg.org Parish Secretary: Ruth Erhardt Normal Office Hours: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon / 1:00 P.M.- 3:00 P.M. rerhardt@dioceseofgreensburg.org Faith Formation: Lauretta Stanley:... (724) lstanley@dioceseofgreensburg.org Home Telephone:... (724) Pastoral Care:... (724) Music Ministry: Deb Theis:...(724) dtheis@dioceseofgreensburg.org Facilities and Maintenance: Ron Cosalter:... (724) rcosalter@dioceseofgreensburg.org Seven Dolors Cemetery:...(724) A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Mailing address:... PO Box 308 Yukon, PA Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil:... 4:30 P.M. Sunday:... 10:30 A.M. Regional Mass at St. Barbara Church: 6:00 P.M. Baptisms: By arrangement with Pastor. Marriages: By arrangement with Pastor. Arrangements must be at least 6 months in advance. Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office / Pastoral Care Minister to arrange a visit by the priest. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday:.....4:00 P.M....and by appointment Parish Office:... (724) Fax:... (724) Social Hall:... (724) Website:... We, the Catholic faithful of Yukon and the surrounding areas, comprise Seven Dolors Parish. We have a rich immigrant ancestry and a diverse ethnic heritage where Christian charity prevails. We are committed to the Eucharist, the Good News of Jesus Christ and all teachings of the Catholic Church. We strive to minister to the needs of those we encounter on a daily basis by centering ourselves in worship, participating in the sacramental life of the Church, and performing works of mercy. We seek to build-up the Kingdom of God through stewardship and service under the guidance of our patroness, Mary, the Mother of God.

2 Page Two Seven Dolors Church The clerical sexual abuse scandal and the subsequent cover up has revealed a deep problem that has plagued our church for untold centuries. That problem is clericalism. This is not just my observation. Pope Francis has pointed this out time and time again. One effect of clericalism is that decisions are made by a very few the clerics i.e. the members of the clergy and these decisions effect the vast majority who are not consulted about the decisions or policies, etc. I think everyone reading this understands what I mean, and can think of many instances of clericalism that they have witnessed. I am writing about one of the issues that effects all of us. It is the present translation of the Roman Missal which was released in I do not claim to be a Latin scholar ; however, I feel blessed in that I studied Latin for 4 years at Duquesne and also taught Latin at St. Vincent and in high schools. The Roman Missal is in Latin and, by decree, must be the basis for all the translations of the Mass into the many languages of the world. At the point in time in which the present English translation was done, an archconservative group was in control of approving translations. This group insisted that the translations follow the Latin literally. Let me explain the result. We really didn t get a translation; we got a vocabulary list. My old Latin professor at Duquesne an Irishman by the name of Father Cornelius Holley would have told us if we had presented such a translation Okay, my boy now put that vocabulary into English sentences. At the time of the debate over the present translation, I was present at a workshop on the topic presented by Bishop Trautman of Erie. He pointed out that the about to be released new translation was full of problems. Time has certainly proven him to have been correct. We can only hope that at some point the necessary complete and thorough re-do will be made. Oh, sorry, we all know that the clerical establishment does not listen to us underlings..it may take centuries for action to come about..sad. Compare for yourself: Present Opening Prayer for Baptism of the Lord: Almighty ever-living God, who, when Christ had been baptized in the River Jordan and as the Holy Spirit descended upon him, solemnly declared him your beloved Son, grant that your children by adoption, reborn of water and the Holy Spirit, may always be well pleasing to you. Older version: Almighty, eternal God, when the Spirit descended upon Jesus at his baptism in the Jordon, you revealed him as your own beloved Son. Keep us, your children born of water and the Spirit, faithful to our calling. Fr. Richard, O.S.B. Thank You! A special thank you to the Christian Mothers and the Knights of Columbus for sponsoring the Epiphany Party. The food provided, covered dishes and desserts were delicious. Thank you to our Faith Formation children for their presentation of the Christmas Pageant. The event was enjoyed by all. Faith Formation Faith formation (K-5) meets on Monday, January 14, from 6:15 PM-7:30 PM in the social hall. Novena to Our Lady The parish prays a continuous novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 11:45 AM before the Monday 12 Noon Mass. Finance Council Meeting Will be held on Wednesday, January 16, at 7 PM in the social hall. Choir Practice The choir will practice on Wednesday, January 16, at 7 PM. If you would like to join the parish choir, please join us at practice. Scripture Study Scripture study will be held Friday, January 18 at 7 PM in the social hall. Lesson 9: Matthew Youth Ministry Will meet on Saturday, January 19, at 5:45 PM in the social hall. Sanctuary Candle The Sanctuary Candle burned January 6-12, 2019 in memory of Regina Davanzo. January 11 would have been Regina s 100th birthday Flower Calendar The flower calendar for 2019 is on the bulletin board near the Eucharistic Chapel if you would like to order flowers for the altar. Sacraments of Anointing and Holy Communion The sacraments of Anointing of the Sick and Holy Communion are available to those who are sick, elderly or infirm. Please contact the parish to arrange a visit.

3 Christmas Decoration Removal Greensburg Catholic Cemetery If you wish to retain your Christmas decorations from your loved ones graves, please remove the decorations by February 15. Anything left in the cemetery past February 15, as a courtesy to you, will be discarded by cemetery staff. Thank you for your cooperation. 12/23/2018 Adult $ Loose Christmas Total $ Envelopes Used 80 Donuts Votive Candles Christmas Flowers Children & Family /25/2018 Adult $ Loose Christmas Total $ Envelopes Used 5 No Donuts Votive Candles 3.25 Christmas Flowers Children & Family /30/2018 Adult $ Loose Christmas Mary, Mother of God Total $ STEWARDSHIP Our Lady of Sorrows DCCW Pro-life Prayer Event The Greensburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) will sponsor a Pro-Life Day of Prayer January 18 at Christ Our Shepherd Center. The day begins at 11 AM with a Rosary for Priests followed by Mass and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The event closes with Benediction at 4 PM. Sponsor of the Week! Our parish family is most appreciative of the businesses and individuals who sponsor our parish bulletin. This week we recognize: West Hempfield Self Storage for its generous support to Seven Dolors Church. Please remember in your prayers those men and women who serve in the Armed Forces, their families and their loved ones. Prayer Chain For special prayer intentions this week, please call: Arlene Kalinowski at (724) Envelopes Used 70 No Donut Votive Candles Christmas Flowers Oplatki Children & Family /06/2019 Adult Loose Christmas Mary, Mother of God Utility & Energy Total $ Envelopes Used 97 Votive Candles Accent 5.00 Children & Family BUDGET: To maintain the budget for Ordinary Assessable Income (OAI), the parish needs at least $3, each week. After the 29th week, the parish has a current budgetary deficit in OAI of $14, Page Three Annual Pro-life March Celebrate the Annual "Pro (ALL) Life March" in Washington D.C. on Friday, January 18th. A chartered bus leaves St. Agnes parking 6:00 A.M. & returns 10:00 P.M. Included is...the National Basilica, a hoagie lunch & a walk with 250,000+ like minded people. You buy dinner on the way home. Adults $25 & Students $15...checks paid to St. Agnes Church, St. Agnes Lane, N. Huntingdon, PA Deadline to register is...january 16. ***Families welcome...fyi - it's an "excused absence" for students. Be Bold - Be Catholic. Questions, call or text - Mary Blythe (412) Notre Dame Alumni Club Visits Greensburg Synagogue The public is invited to join the Notre Dame Club of Greensburg/ Uniontown on January 18 at 7 PM for a visit to Congregation Emanu- El Israel, 222 N Main St. Greensburg. The group will attend the 7 PM Sabbath service, followed by a conversation with Rabbi Staci Pedersohn. Reservations are not required, but appreciated, by January 17 at ndclubgu@alumni.nd.edu. Weekly Contributions Please remember to submit your contributions by check if possible. Remembering Those Who Serve Our Country MSGT John Barker Army - Newton Falls, OH LCDR Ken Barnhart Navy - NAS Norfolk, VA LCDR Tim Barnhart Navy - NAS San Diego, CA A1C Cody M. Blanish Air National Guard-Pittsburgh CPT Jedd Ferris Army - Ft. Hood, TX SFC Lori Garrett Army - Ft. Knox, KY CPR2PO Joshua Harshman Navy - Hawaii MAJ Frank E. Kostik Jr. Army - Arlington, VA PVT Bailey Kulik Army-Ft. Lee, VA MAJ Jason Levine Army National Guard-Kuwait BU1 Martin Riddle Navy Seabees - Gulfport, MS GYSGT Jeremy Ritz Marines - Okinawa SPEC Nicole Stricek Army - Reserves

4 Please check the updated minister schedules. MINISTERS SCHEDULE: Week of January 19-20, 2019 LECTORS: 4:30 P.M. Michele Margie 10:30 A.M. Frank Beyrand EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: 4:30 P.M. Bob & Lori Urick / Cheryl McClain 10:30 A.M. Martha Hazlinsky / Kelly Calderone / Toni Cosalter / Barbara Soles / Lauretta Stanley USHERS: 4:30 P.M. Gerard & Cindy Andriechack 10:30 A.M. Jeff & Joyce Gruskiewicz ALTAR SERVERS: 4:30 P.M. Ava Levine / Abigail Levine 10:30 A.M. Tommy Smith COUNTERS: 10:30 A.M. Martha Hazlinsky / Rich Rosky / Rose Dushack Magnificat Breakfast The Greensburg Chapter of Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women, is holding a breakfast at the Ramada Hotel and Convention Center, Rt. 30 East, Greensburg on Saturday, January 26 from 9 AM-12 Noon. Guest speaker will be Carolyn Cannizzaro of Fayette City, whose story of faith and trust in God during some of life s most difficult trials will leave you inspired. Cost is $20.00, student rate $ To register, please call Brenda by January 20 at (724) or visit to download a registration form. Please note that there is no online registration. Evening for Teens and Parents With Bishop Malesic Bishop Malesic will lead an evening for teens and parents How do I make my faith a priority in this culture? on February 10 at Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg. Teens will gather in the church at 6 PM; teens and parents will gather in the parish hall at 7:15 PM. A social will follow. The event is open to students in grades 6-12 and their parents or guardians and is sponsored by Our Lady of Grace, St. Benedict, and Holy Cross parishes. For information or to respond, call Katrina Coleman at (724) Soup & Sandwich Sponsored by St. John the Baptist Youth Ministry, Perryopolis January 20, 11 AM-1 PM. Serving chili, chicken noodle and beef soup, with a variety of sandwiches. Eat-In or Take-Out.

5 Liturgical Schedule Saturday, January 12 4:00 P.M. Confessions 4:30 P.M. Rudy Hynek & Bob Ciarico (Kitty & Family) Sunday, January 13-The Baptism of the Lord 10:30 A.M. For the Living & Deceased Parishioners of Seven Dolors Church Monday, January 14 11:45 A.M. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 12:00 P.M. Joey Hirn (Beth & Mike) Tuesday, January 15-NO MASS Wednesday, January 16 9:00 A.M. Margaret Hocevar (Clara Marsich) Thursday, January 17-NO MASS Friday, January 18-NO MASS Saturday, January 19 4:00 P.M. Confessions 4:30 P.M. For the Living & Deceased Parishioners of Seven Dolors Church Sunday, January 20-2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A.M. Norman & Garnet Yannacci (Mark & M. J.) Spanish Mass at Our Lady of Grace Parish A Mass in Spanish will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg, on Sundays at 6PM on March 17, April 21 (Easter), May 19, and June 9 (Pentecost). A social will follow. Call (405) for information. Jeremiah Days Vocations Discernment The Office for Priestly Vocations is hosting vocations discernment sessions, Jeremiah Days, for boys in grades 6-8 and their parents February 9 and April 13 from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM at St. Barbara Parish, Harrison City. Contact vocations@dioceseofgreensburg.org to register. Melchizedek Project Vocations Discernment The Melchizedek Project days for young men in grades 9-12 will be held at Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School from 6:30 PM-8 PM February 17, March 10, April 14 and May 12. To register, contact vocations@dioceseofgreensburg.org.