27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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the Lord. Coming to know the Lord in a more personal and deeper way is something we are called to do each day.

1 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 8, 2006 We Need You During these last several weeks Fr. Timothy Shannon - as part of the implementation of the Pastoral Plan for the City of Steubenville preached at our parishes about the importance of continuing to grow in our personal relationship with the Lord. Coming to know the Lord in a more personal and deeper way is something we are called to do each day. Also, again as part of the Pastoral Plan, our parish will be participating in a process to help parish members, individually and collectively, "go deeper" in their relationship with Jesus. Right now we need you to consider being one of the people who will help in doing this for our parishioners. Won't you help? If you are interested please call your parish office. Lastly, let us pray that many will want to help in this process and that all our parishioners will participate in this parish and citywide effort to continue our growth in a deeper and more personal relationship with Jesus. PSR News All Sacraments Joint Parent Meeting is for all parents of children receiving a sacrament (First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation) this year. Your child should be enrolled in either a Catholic School, Blest are We or Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Parents of children attending a Catholic School and our catechetical programs should attend this meeting on Wednesday, October 7 p.m, at Holy Family. October 25 October 31 Dates to Remember: All Sacraments Joint Parent Meeting for all Holy Family, Malara Hall, 7:00 No PSR, All Saints Party w/ Holy Family All children Liturgical Seasons Workshop The Office of Worship of the Diocese of Steubenville has organized a workshop on liturgy, entitled "Living the Liturgical Seasons." The goal of the workshop is to give us a clearer sense of how the Church prays the Liturgical Seasons and be better equipped to enter fully, actively, and consciously into the look, sound and feel of the Liturgical Year. The workshop will take place Saturday, October 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Pritchard-Laughlin Center in Cambridge. If you are interested in going please call your parish office, or Colleen Bahen ( ) by Tuesday, October 10. The cost of the workshop is $15, which includes lunch. Liturgical Ministers are especially encouraged to attend. Those who have heard the presenter, Fr. J-Glenn Murray, S.J. say his is very interesting and spirited. Growth in Faith Program A day of spiritual renewal will be held at St. Mary's Church in St. Clairsville on Saturday, October 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The seminar includes talks on how to grow in your faith and the Holy Spirit's work in the Church and in our lives. Lively music, small group discussions, and an opportunity for prayer ministry are all part of the day. The cost is only $10 and includes lunch! Call (740) or office@-communityofgodslove.org for more information or to sign up. Sponsored by the Community of God's Love in Steubenville. Blessed Sacrament Card Party The Catholic Women's Club of Blessed Sacrament Church will host their Fall Card Party fundraiser from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Sargus Hall, Upper Level. Admission is just $5 per person. The afternoon's festivities will include various raffles, a scrumptious candy corner, and dinner and dessert. Hope to see you at the Card Party! Wednesday October 11 - Steubenville LIFE TEEN EMERGE is a night of Prayer, Study, Discussion and Fellowship. The meetings are for teens who want to go deeper in the Catholic Faith. EMERGE is every Wednesday night at 7:00pm- 8:30pm with every other Wednesday being EMERGE guys and girls group. Do you want to go deeper in your Catholic Faith? Steubenville LIFE TEEN will be off to Belpre, OH soon for the Diocesan Youth Rally and we would love for you to join us for this awesome Diocesan event. The cost for the event is $5.00 a person (no more than $10.00 a family) and the youth rally T-shirt $8.00. We still have spots available, but money and forms are due soon. Call John Lopez for more information. A look ahead: Sunday October 15 - LIFE TEEN Social and The Herrman s (John & Kelly) Thank you for supporting Steubenville LIFE TEEN. John Lopez, Steubenville LIFE TEEN Director, (740) , johnlopez@steubenvillelifeteen.com Sunday Brunch Invitation The Catholic Woman s Club of St. Agnes Church is sponsoring a brunch today, October 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m, parish hall. The menu includes scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon & sausage, French toast sticks, toast, coffee, tea and juice. The brunch is only $6/adult and $3/children 12 & under; children three and under are free! Proceeds will benefit the Brothers of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

2 Congratulations! I hope you saw Saturday, September 30th s Herald-Star. On the front page was a story about Joseph Jurasko, graduate of CCHS and St. Pius X parishioner. He is now marching in Notre Dame University s band. Congratulations, Joseph! New York City Invitation Enjoy New York City at Christmas time: shop, play, eat, drink and be merry. Bus departs Friday, December 8th, at 11:00 pm and returns Sunday December 10th, at 7:30 am. Price per person is $80 with a $40 deposit due at the time of reservation. Balance is due by November 5th. Space is limited, so call Lucia Scaffidi at or Maria Pittera at We have begun the Baby Bottle Campaign to help the A.I.M. Pregnancy Help Center. Please pick up a baby bottle from the back of church when you leave, and bring it back to us filled with coins to help support this marvelous ministry. Our Life of Faith within the Church Readings for Week of Oct. 8, 2000 Sunday: Gn 2:18-24/ Heb 2:9-11/ Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 Monday: Gal 1:6-12/ Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24/ Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/ Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Gal 3:1-5 / Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Gal 3:7-14/ Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Gal 3:22-29/ Lk 11:27-28 Next Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/ Heb 4:12-13/ Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 "'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother (and be joined to his wife), and the two shall become one flesh.' So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." - Mk 10:7-9 Apostleship of Prayer Our Holy Father has asked us to pray and make sacrifices for the following intentions during October: General Intention: That all those who are baptized may mature in their faith and manifest it through clear, coherent and courageous choices in life. Mission Intention: That the celebration of World Mission Day may everywhere increase the spirit of missionary animation and cooperation. Pink Ribbon Alert: If you see people wearing little pink ribbons be aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This disease has touched countless lives. Perhaps you've lost a loved one or you yourself are a survivor! It's estimated that one in eight women will develop Breast Cancer during her lifetime and if it is caught early, more than 97% will survive. Early detection is critical. Some of the ways you can help in the fight for the disease are regular checkups by a healthcare provider. Self-exam is another. If you haven't had a mammogram recently, schedule one. Another way is to follow healthy dietary guidelines by adding fruit and vegetables to your daily food intake. Some studies suggest adding grapefruit if you can tolerate it. It helps lower cholesterol, and excess body fat can increase risk of Breast Cancer. Again some form of exercise is also recommended to reduce risk. Find more about Breast Cancer and any other form of cancer from the American Cancer ACS-2345, or visit or your own personal healthcare provider. Eucharistic Adoration Pope Benedict XVI said in an address to priests in Poland in May, 2006: In a world where there is so much noise, so much bewilderment, there is a need for silent adoration of Jesus concealed in the Host. Be assiduous in the prayer of adoration and teach it to the faithful. It is a source of comfort and light, particularly to those who are suffering. Gospel of Life Advocates of embryonic stem cell research often use diabetes as an example of a disease that their unethical research will cure some day. California has even set aside taxpayer money to fund this immoral medical approach. How ironic, then, that in California, the LaJolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology is set to begin a vaccine-based treatment of Type 1 diabetes in humans before the end of this year. This is yet another example of how medical research is coming up with ethical treatments of devastating diseases at a time when embryonic stem cell research has yet to produce any usable results. (Journal of Clinical Investigation, 4/21/06 online version.) Please Pray for Our Priests Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Rev. David Cornett Msgr. Gerald Calovini Rev. Vincent Huber Rev. Stanley Holand TOR Rev. Robert Gallagher Rev. Paul Vankeirsbilck EC Bishop Albert Ottenweller 2

3 St. Stanislaus Parish Mass Intention October 15: Intentions of Sophia Campbell (birthday), by Helen Mieczkowski. Information not available. Holy Name Cathedral Mon- 8:15 am Dahlia Carapellotti, by Virginia Belardine Tue- 6:30 pm Mary Serafine, by Augustine Family Wed- 8:15 am Liv & Dec d Men of Holy Name, by Holy Name Soc. Thu- 8:15 am Betsie Feeney, by Greg, Evelyn, Colleen Bahen Fri- 8:15 am Rosario Fasone, by Vincenza Checca Sat- 8:15 am Walter Gogul, by Mary Barber 4:00 pm Parishioners Sun- 9:45 am Mary Kalamarie, by husband, Frank & Macias Fam. CWC News The CWC 50/50 Raffle tickets are sold after each of the weekend Masses. Support of our CWC and our Church. Memorial Fund In Loving Memory of James S. Chanoski, by Edward Chanoski; Elverda Chanoski, by Edward Chanoski; M/M John DiLoreto and M/M Sam DiLoreto, by Eleanor DiLoreto; M/M Nick Puch; by Gerald DiLoreto. Cusco Collection Next weekend, October 14th & 15th, the second collection will be given to our sister diocese, CUSCO. Please be generous in your giving. Church Support General $2,158.00; Candle $113.00; Total $2,271.00; Memorial Fund $ Parish Dinner We will have a parish dinner at Lenora s on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 4:00pm. There will be prizes and entertainment. Cost is $12/person. Prepaid reservations are required and can be made in the vestibule after Masses or by stopping at the Parish Offices, Monday thru Friday between 9:00am and 3:00pm. Deadline is October 15th. We will be honoring Greg Bahen and Tillie Bidish for their years of service to our parish. Hope to see you there! St. Pius X Parish Mon- 8:00 am John Bartell, by the Florak Family Tue- 8:00 am Anthony Popp, Sr., by Howard and Lucy Giffin Wed- 8:00 am Wedle Paris, by Mary and Clyde Morelli Thu- 8:00 am Dominic Antinone, by Dolly Falasca Fri- 8:00 am Minnie Forcone, by MM Sam Pusateri 9:15 am Aquinas School Mass Sat- 8:00 am Steve Hanuscin, by Anges & Mary Jane Demko 4:00 pm For St. Pius X Parishioners Sun 10:00 am Ann & Joseph Pizzoferrato, by children Sacrament of Reconciliation 11:00 to noon, Saturdays and by appointment. Prayer Chain For Prayer Chain call Terri Olivito at Floral Tribute For St. Pius X Parishioners Why Catholic? Meetings Every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings at 7:00 in the Church Hall. Last Week s Church Support Total for Sunday, October 1, 2006 was $5,

4 Servants of Christ the King Assistance Fund - $457; General Fund - $1,593 A minimum of $1,045 each week ($4,180 each month) is needed to meet our expenses. The total General Fund collection for the month of September was $5,516 Mass Intention Today s Mass is being offered for Syra Bettwy, deceased grand-niece of Sr. Isabel Bettwy. Altar Servers and Readers Following are the servers and readers for Sunday, October 15: SVR: Spencer Hancock, Andrew Rigaud, William Scott; LCT: Shawn Scott, Sr. Isabel Bettwy. Social Next Week The social for October will be held next week, October 15. Musicians Needed If you play an instrument, if you played an instrument, (or if you just whistle on key,) please consider using your Godgiven talents at one of our monthly prayer meetings. Don't be shy - or modest, since once you get us started, our congregation will drown out your playing, anyway. So lend a hand - (or two) and help us make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Call Terri at Perfectionists need not apply. Parish Picture Directory Appointments Photographs of parishioners will be taken this week for the parish picture directory at the community building located behind St., Pius church at 700 Lovers Lane. Please allow a full hour for your appointment. If you have a question concerning the day and time of your appointment, contact Richard and RoseMary Adams ( ). Each household will receive a free directory and a free 8 x 10 photograph. There will be an option to purchase additional photographs. Website servantsofchristtheking.org New servantsparish@gmail.com Mon- 8:30 am Gus Kirlangitis, by John & Marilee Eugenius 6:30 pm Nancy Battocletti, by Maurizio & Anna Santacroce Tue- 8:30 am Fred Rak, Sr, by Brenda and Ron Wed- 8:30 am In Thanksgiving, by Charlie and Mary Thu- 8:30 am Dominic DeFranco, by Virginia Lee Rybeka Fri- 8:30 am Joseph & Elizabeth Swaykus, by family 8:30 am HRC students attend First Friday Mass Sat- 8:30 am Nick Sedoti, by Leo & Theresa Karpinski 4:00 pm Pete Paisley, by Flo and Lori Sun- 8:30 am Michael and Nicolina Fracasso, by Anna Marie Zirille 10:00 am Michael Giannamore, by brother and sisters 11:30 am Doris & Gus Leonard, by Gloria Renda and family 6:00 pm People of the Parishes, by Fr. Tim Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturdays, noon to 1:00 pm Ministers Needed Lectors and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion are needed. Please signup today or call the rectory to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion or Lector. Training will be Thursday, Oct 26th at 6:30 for EM and 7:30 for Lectors. Donations for Bingo A baked item or a $3 donation: Carol Pipo, Dora Piverotto, JoAnn Pizzino, Irene Pizzoferrato, Lisa Pizzoferrato, Dorothy Holy Rosary Parish 4 Politi. (218 envelopes out of 807) $5,743; Candles $277 Prayer Line Kaylin Giannamore, Craig Dalnno, Amy Pease s six day old baby who has to have surgery. Holy Rosary Central News The "Safe Environment" training session scheduled for October 8th has been changed to October 15th at Holy Family Church, Malara Hall. This meeting is mandatory for all volunteers, coaches, teachers, etc who spend more than 3 hours per month with students, and who have not attended a previous training session. Anyone who is unable to attend is asked to contact Mrs. DiPiero ( ) or Fr. Richard Tuttle ( ) before October 15th. There will be no school on Friday, October 13th due to a teacher in-service in Marietta, Ohio. frtm@comcast.net or mmanfresca@comcast.net Website holyrosarysteubenville.org

5 St. Anthony Parish Mon- 7:00 am Frank B. Pasquarella, by Catherine Monzella Tue- 7:00 am Mary Lopresto, by Lana Scott Wed- 7:00 am James Ranallo, Jr., by Toni Ranallo Thu- 7:00 am Elizabeth Haney, by Suzanne Synodinos Fri- 7:00 am Eva Dettorre, by Zourski Family Sat- 5:30 pm Mrs. Romano, by Greg and Jennifer Agresta Sun- 8:00 am Adelina Domanico, by MM Dave Zapolnik 11:30 am Salvatore Rinaldi, by son and family Memorial Fund In Loving Memory of John Ravasio, by children. Council to vacate the one unimproved portion of Garfield for the church. We would put a new street on the other side of the church to replace it. We have spoken to the neighbors affected, and they are supportive. Our primary reason for requesting this street vacation is the safety of children. Holy Rosary Central will have only pre-k through 6th grade, and we do not want small children crossing a city street to get to their cafeteria (eventually in the new church basement) and church for services. Second, we want to keep the church as physically close as possible to the current Holy Rosary and Catholic Central parking lots to limit people s walk from parking to the front door. The City Council will vote on the issue after more studies and engineering are completed. St. Anthony Men s Club The Half/Half Raffle tickets will be sold before and after each of the weekend Masses. Please support our Men s Club and our Church in this way! The winner of the Half/Half Raffle for September was Nancy Ciamacco. She has won $102. Congratulations and thanks to everyone for their support! St. Anthony 100th Anniversary Recording The St. Anthony 100 Year Reunion Celebration video is now available. The Mass, Dinner, and Slide Show are available on one DVD or VHS for $15.00 per copy. For mail orders, please add $3.00. Please call the parish office ( ) to order. Specify DVD or VHS. Church Support General $1,907.00; Candle $114.00; Total $2,021.00; Memorial Fund $ Graphic to the Right Triumph of the Cross Building Committee has petitioned the Steubenville City 5

riumph of the Cross Parish

riumph of the Cross Parish Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2007 Rev. Timothy P. McGuire, pastor (740) 264-6177 triumphofthecross.org Adoration Chapel Needs You There are a number of hours that have