St. Sebastian Catholic Church

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1 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 12, 2017 St. Sebastian Catholic Church 801 Broad Avenue Belle Vernon, PA A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg 801 Broad Avenue ~ Belle Vernon, PA Parish Staff Rev. Francisco R. Gan, Jr. (Fr. Frank) Pastor fgan@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mr. Daniel F. Lisovich Business Manager dlisovich@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Christy Cabaniss Parish Minister ccabaniss@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mr. Eugene Lancas Coordinator of Liturgical Music elancas@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Linda Drury Parish Secretary ldrury@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Darleen Koury Bulletin/Faith Formation Secretary dkoury@dioceseofgreensburg.org Parish Telephone Numbers: Parish Center/Office: Parish Fax: Parish Hall: Faith Formation Office Parish Website: Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:00 4:00 p.m. Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saint Sebastian Regional School Dr. Nina Zetty Principal nzetty@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Tiffany Miller School Business Manager tnmiller@sssbv.org School Telephone School Fax Website Bulletin Deadline: 9:00 a.m. on Monday. Please print or type all announcements. Ministry to the Homebound: For the Sacraments of the Eucharist, Reconciliation or Anointing of the Sick, call Christy Cabaniss. Extraordinary Ministers are available for Communion to the Homebound on Sundays. Catholic Charities: Counseling is available through the Diocesan Catholic Charities Office. Call Religious Education/Formation: Please call the Faith Formation Office at (RCIA) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic, please contact the Faith Formation Office. Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements are to be made at least six months in advance. Couples must participate in Marriage Preparation sessions. Sacrament of Baptism for Infants: Please call the Faith Formation Office to schedule Baptism. Parents must attend a Baptism Preparation prior to their child s Baptism. MISSION STATEMENT We the Parish Family of Saint Sebastian, Belle Vernon, serve people in Westmoreland and Fayette Counties. We are Roman Catholics of various ethnic backgrounds with strong family values demonstrating a variety of skills, trades and professions. The purpose of the parish is to glorify God by assisting the community on the Journey of a Lifetime through the Liturgy and Sacraments, teaching and preaching the Word of God, and witnessing to our faith. As a community of faith, we are committed to love of God and neighbor through worshiping together and serving others in caring for their spiritual, emotional and physical needs. Each of us is called to strengthen and reach beyond our parish through being responsible stewards of our time, talent and treasure in the spirit of our patron, St. Sebastian.

2 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 1 NOVEMBER 12, 2017 Second Collection this Sunday is the monthly Utilities & Maintenance collection. Poverty Relief Fund/ CRS collection November The annual Diocesan Poverty Relief Fund and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) collection will be held November Seventyfive percent of the funds collected will stay in the diocese to support local needs, and 25 percent of the funds will go to Catholic Relief Services for overseas relief efforts. Hearing Assistance Our parish has special hearing assistance technology. Please see Fr. Frank, in the sacristy, at least 15 minutes before Mass. Memorial Pavers Memorial pavers are still available for the Saint Joseph Memorial Shrine. The price for each paver is $200. Reservation sheets can be found in the vestibule and the church office. For more information, contact the parish office. Electronic Donations If you wish to make your Sunday offerings electronically, you may sign up to do so. For your convenience, there are forms in the church pamphlet racks to sign-up for this simple, cost-effective service. If you have any questions or concerns please call the Business Manager, Daniel Lisovich, at the Parish Office ( ). Please Note: There is a collection bin for nonperishable food items in our church vestibule. These items are retrieved monthly for the support of our local Food Bank. Secure Mailbox A secure mailbox is located outside the Parish Office in the breezeway between the church and the Parish Office. If you have any correspondence, church envelopes, etc. you may place them in the secure mailbox if the office is closed. This mail slot for your convenience offers security for items left for the office. From the kindness of your heart, please remember Saint Sebastian Parish in your will. Stewardship of Treasure November 5, 2017 Adult envelopes: $ 6, (304 envelopes out of 1,286 families) Youth: $ Loose: $ Total Offertory: $ 7, Amount budgeted for weekly adult offertory $7, Over/(under) budget: ($1,276.31) Average adult donation this weekend $10.00 per envelope Utilities & Maintenance: $ Votives: $ Roof Fund: $ Thanksgiving $ All Saints: $ Catholic Accent $ Religious & Diocesan Clergy $ 1, Poverty Relief (CRS) $ Total November 4/5 collection $ 10,650.05

3 ST. SEBASTIAN CHURCH PAGE 2 BELLE VERNON, PENNSYLVANIA CHILDREN S CORNER Starting this weekend, we encourage the children, at every Mass, to come in front of the altar and place their offering in the basket provided, just like it was done at the Children s Mass at 9:00 a.m. last Sunday, November 5. We thank the parents for bringing their children to church. Anointing of the Sick: Saturday, November 18, during the 4:30 pm Mass The Anointing of the Sick is for all Catholics who are seriously weakened by sickness or age. The priest will pray over all to be anointed, lay hands upon them and anoint their forehead and palms with the Oil of the Sick. We invite all who are sick to come and be anointed during our regularly scheduled 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, November 18. Baptism Congratulations to Olivia Shaye Mitchell, daughter of Perry and Minda (Koloshinsky) Mitchell who was baptized last weekend. We welcome Olivia into the Church and into our Parish Family. God bless her and her family. Please pray for our parishioners, family members, and friends in military service. St. Sebastian Military Prayer List COL. Brian Bender MAJ Tom Kapolka SGT Stephen T. Kautz LCDR Clark P. Necciai, Sr. CPL Clark P. Necciai, Jr. SGT Michael J. Pallo QM Matthew Pozza LCDR Brian Scaramucci CPT Rebecca Stottlemyer Bergstedt Liturgies of the Week November 11 Vigil 4:30 pm Thomas Vitale M/M Dave Natali November 12 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am Susan Raymond Husband, Ron Raymond 11:00 am For All the People of Saint Sebastian Parish Monday, November 13 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini 8:00 am Andrew Adametz James & Pat Weldon Tuesday, November 14 8:00 am Jane Hazy & Missy Hazy Caldwell Family Holy Hour followed by Benediction Wednesday, November 15 St. Albert the Great 8:00 am Deceased of the Vesely Family PJ, Joe, Mimi & Peggy Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Thursday, November 16 St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude 8:00 am (Date of Birth) Paul T. Niehaus Irene & Linda Zuza & Bernadette Lynch Friday, November 17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary 8:00 am Edward Kerestes Camille & Jim Saturday, November 18 3:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, November 18 Vigil 4:30 pm Betty Jean Vargo Michael Biggins Sunday, November 19 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am For All the People of Saint Sebastian Parish 11:00 am Daniel Krempasky Loving Family Liturgical Ministers Servers Saturday, Nov. 18 4:30 pm N. & V. Francia Sunday, Nov. 19 9:00 am P. & N. Dimpel 11:00 am E. Angelo, L.DiPietrantonio Lectors Lit. Coordinators Ministers Saturday, Nov. 18 4:30 S. Wawro C. Farrier M. Moody, G. Myrga, L. Santori T. Rodriguez, K. Rygiel, M.A. Cialone, C. Farrier Sunday, Nov. 19 9:00 L. Kapolka D. Columbus D. Stasko, L. Kibler, L. Turcheck M.A. McMillen, C. Terravecchia, R. Galiszewski, D. Columbus 11:00 M. Patterson J. Hartman J. Cannizzaro, M. Strickland E. Studnicki, D. Cooper, C. Rhodes, G. Rush, S. Kroskie Sympathy and Prayers Please remember in your prayers those who have died: Carol Baron and Hector L. Riva. We extend our sympathy to their families. May they rest in peace.

4 SAINT SEBASTIAN CHURCH PAGE 3 THANKSGIVING DAY FRIENDSHIP DINNER NOVEMBER 23, :30 AM 1:30 PM The annual Thanksgiving Friendship Dinner sponsored by the Belle Vernon Area Ministerium will be held again at St. Sebastian Church on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2017! This FREE turkey dinner is open to ALL members of our community. Volunteers of all ages are welcome and appreciated! Dinner will be served from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Desserts are needed and will be gratefully accepted at the St. Sebastian Parish Office. Volunteers can meet in St. Sebastian Parish Hall on Thanksgiving Day at 10:30 AM. Set-up, serving, and clean-up help is needed. Please contact your parish office, or call Christy Cabaniss if you are available to help. We look forward to seeing you there! First Penance Workshop, Saturday, November 18 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The second preparation session for First Reconciliation (Penance) will be held on Saturday, November 18 from 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. in our Parish Hall. 2nd grade students and their parents are to attend this session. The Sacrament of First Penance will be on Tuesday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions please contact Christy Cabaniss at Advent Regional Penance Services Thursday, December 14 Epiphany of Our Lord, Monessen Monday, December 18 Holy Family, West Newton Tuesday, December 19 Church of St. Anne, Rostraver Wednesday, December 20 St. John the Baptist, Perryopolis Thursday, December 21 St. Sebastian, Belle Vernon Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults RCIA The next meeting for those interested in becoming Catholic will be on Thursday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. For more information, call Christy Cabaniss at Bereavement Support: Hope for the Holidays St. Sebastian Church will be hosting a one-evening special event from Heartland Hospice called Hope for the Holidays. This free workshop is designed to give you strategies for managing grief through the holiday season. The session will be held this Tuesday, November 14, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Karen Sweeney-Ryall, a Heartland Bereavement Counselor with over 15 years experience in family service, will lead this session. Come join us to share ideas, learn coping strategies, and discover ways to remember and honor your loved ones throughout the holidays. If you would like to attend this free session or for more information, please contact Christy Cabaniss at

5 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4 NOVEMBER 12, 2017 The Saint Vincent de Paul Society St. Sebastian Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet this week on Tuesday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Turkey Bingo The Epiphany Ladies Annual Turkey Bingo will be held on November 19 at 1:00 p.m. in the Epiphany of Our Lord Church Hall, 44 Pennsylvania Blvd. Doors open at 12:00 p.m. There will be 20 Turkey Games and 4 Cash Games. Admission is $10.00, which includes 2 Cards and a Door Prize Ticket. A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the afternoon. This is a fun Sunday afternoon family Bingo and the public is welcomed. Pat Godla at , or Evie Yatchyshyn at for additional information. Natural Family Planning CM-BBT is a medically based, scientifically researched, highly effective NFP method that safely promotes personal health and wellness of body. This NFP Method can be used to avoid, postpone, plan or achieve pregnancy. The next Natural Family Planning CM-BBT Method instruction is scheduled for Monday, December 4, beginning at 6 pm at the Catholic Charities office in Greensburg. Participants are required to attend only ONE session. Please call at least one week prior to instruction date to PREregister. Contact Mary Ann Newhouse at , ext for additional information, or to register. For more information about Natural Family Planning/CM-BBT Method, visit and link into Natural Family Planning under Services. Homemade Sausage Sale The Knights of Columbus will hold a sausage sale on December 12 & 13. All orders must be in by Thursday, November 30. Put in your order now to make sure you get it! The sausage will be sold for $4.50/lb. There is a 2 lb. minimum per item. LINK LOOSE lbs. Sweet Sausage lbs. Hot Sausage lbs. Hot Hot Sausage Name: Phone: Orders may be placed by filling out the order form above, placing it in an envelope marked Sausage Order and depositing it in the collection basket. Phone orders are being accepted by Kenny ( ) or Ron ( ). Please make checks payable to the Knights of Columbus. Lord, please remember the sick, the homebound and those in nursing homes from our parish and community: Doreen Abler, Minerva Albert, Donna Biagini, Sally Biava, Anthony Boyle, Dane Breakwell, Brennan Breakwell, Chuck Britvich, Tricia Pelissero Bruenn, Adam Canigiani, Jr., Elizabeth Cannizzaro, Ron Carson, Eric Cecchetti, Jenna Christner, Albert Cialone, Joe Ciferno, Sr., Irene Colborn, George L. Cowan, Lois Cowan, Bernadette Dayner, Frank Delia, Ron Edwards, Darlene Engel, Jean Ferreri, Dolores Frazier, Mary Gira, Wayne Granchai, Veronica Heck, Betty Jean Henderson, Maureen Jenkins, Avery Kazakewicz, Bronson Keller, Sr., Jared Konsugar, Cole Layhue, Catherine Lennex, James Litterini, Lori, Brandon Morris, Janet Muccioli, Val Novak, Paul Novakovich, John Nusser, Melissa O Brien, Julia Paholski, Laura Pankiewicz, Shirley Patten, Jack Pesi, Stella Povlish, James Pozum, Joy Pozum, Barbara Riffle, Joel Rivera, Donna Robinson, Dorothy Rodgers, Mary Ann Rocco, Matthew Ross, George Rue, Betty Savarino, Betty Smereczniak, Thomas Sveda, Ralph Swantek, Joseph P. Trenk, Christopher Valerio, Arlene Vargo, Melvin Walkush, Sr., William Weaver, Helene Wozniak. Lord, give them strength in body, courage in spirit, and patience in pain. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Please Note: If you know of someone who has recovered from his/her illness, or perhaps has passed away, please contact the Parish Office. Thank you.