Saint Francis of Assisi

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1 Saint Francis of Assisi R O M A N C A T H O L I C P A R I S H 101 West Church Avenue Masontown, Pennsylvania Phone: Fax: Visit us on the web: A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Rev. William G. Berkey, Pastor wberkey@dioceseofgreensburg.org September 3, 2017 Rev. Alvin Enal Cabungcal, Shared Parochial Vicar PO Box 727, Grindstone, PA Masses in Masontown M, T, W & F... 8:00 am Saturday...4:00 pm Sunday... 8:00 am & 11:30 am Confessions: Saturday 3:00-3:30 pm Masses in Footedale M, T & T... 8:00 am Saturday:...4:00 pm Sunday... 9:30 am Confessions: Saturday 3:00-3:30 pm Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Bulletin Articles: The deadline for placing articles in the bulletin is Monday at Noon. New Parishioners, Welcome! Please register as soon as possible. Communion to the Homebound is provided on a regular basis. Call the Parish Office to be added to our list. Sacrament of Baptism: By appointment. Prior to your baby s Baptism, you must be a registered, practicing member of this parish. Sacrament of Marriage: Requires parish membership by at least one of the parties for six months prior to making arrangements for marriage. Weddings should be scheduled one year in advance.

2 Saint Francis of Assisi Parish September 3, 2017 Thoughts from Fr. Bill Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Welcome to September! I welcome ALL to Festival Weekend! September is marked with wonderful celebrations! A month to surf the seasons of real life as they come, and to grow in faith as we do! It must have stung Peter to have Jesus call him Satan, especially because Jesus had already chosen him to be the foundation rock of His community of believers. Peter, his bullheadedness, seems a good stand-in for many of us, taking the heat for what we ourselves might have done or said. Here he is merely expressing his care for Jesus by saying, as any of us would do to someone we love, God forbid that any tragedy should fall upon you. Yet Jesus reprimands him because Peter cannot see beyond his desire to protect his Lord from the terrible fate Jesus foresees. Peter does not yet see how great a cost a wondrous love will pay to accomplish good. Remember, by God s standard no price is too high! Labor Day is Monday. God our Creator, we are the work of Your hands. Guide us in our work, that we may do it, not for self alone, but for the common good. Make us alert to injustice, ready to stand in solidarity, that there may be dignity for all in labor and in labor s reward. Grant this through Christ our Lord. The death of Mother Teresa is celebrated on Tuesday, September 5. She died in In 1946 she dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor in Calcutta and founded the Missionaries of Charity in The Blessed Virgin Mary s Birthday is celebrated Friday, September 8. The birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an exquisite exception, since her soul was the space from which God was able to gain access into humanity. (Pope Benedict XVI) Today God welcomes on earth the holy throne which He had prepared for Himself. He who established the heavens in wisdom had fashioned a living heaven. (Byzantine Liturgy) Saint Peter Claver is celebrated Friday. He once said, Seek God in all things, and we shall always find God by our side. A quote from Pope Francis Laudato Si, On Care For Our Common Home: Ecological education can take place in a variety of settings: at school, in families, in the media, in catechesis and elsewhere. Good education plants seeds when we are young and these continue to bear fruit throughout life. Here, though, I would stress the great importance of the family, which is the place in which life - the gift of God - can be properly welcomed and protected against the many attacks to which it is exposed and can develop in accordance with what constitutes authentic human growth. Laudato Si, 213 Question of the Week: Jesus bids me deny myself before taking up your cross and following. What radical shift of values, reordering of priorities, refocusing of vision must take place in my heart as discipleship s non-negotiable Step Number 1? Our Psalm Response this week, My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God, reminds us that our need for God is all-consuming and its satisfaction is like a banquet. Peace, Fr. Bill Let s Go Bucs! Trying to live a full life in the service of the Lord, failing frequently and falling on the mercy of God each time.

3 Twenty second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017 Saint Francis of Assisi s SUMMER CELEBRATION continues this weekend with a FESTIVAL in Masontown - 5 to 10 pm each evening. We have many things for everyone to enjoy and we invite everyone to come out and have a good time. Enjoy the delicious food, great live entertainment and the many games and attractions for all. Saturday evening s live musical entertainment is by Gary Pratt - 6/10 pm and Sunday s live musical entertainment is by The Vibrations Band - 6/10 pm. The big cash drawings take place Sunday evening at 10:00 pm -- winners do not need to be present so please, don t forget to deposit your raffle tickets! Baked Goods are needed to keep this popular stand supplied each evening. Please consider bringing your specialty item. These items may be dropped off at the cafeteria beginning at 2:30 pm Saturday and Sunday. See you at the Festival! Faith Formation at Saint Francis of Assisi for students in grades Kindergarten through Sixth begins Sunday, September 17. The program will be conducted on Sundays - 10:00 to 11:15 am in Masontown (St. Benedict Learning Center) and 10:30 to 11:45 am in Footedale (church basement). Thinking of Becoming Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which one becomes a member of our Catholic Faith. The process not only teaches the Doctrine of the Church but also explores its practices. The first step is the Period of Inquiry and is a time for searching, questioning, discussing and reflecting. No decision is required during this period. The RCIA is designed for those who have never been baptized, those who have no church to call their own, Catholics who have been baptized but have not received Confirmation or Eucharist, those who would like to come into full communion with the church, Catholics who have strayed from their faith but would now like to be reconnected. If you or someone you know is interested, please call the Parish Office Upcoming at Saint Francis of Assisi Paper Products to share with our local food banks are being collected this weekend. The need is great and your generous support is deeply appreciated. Coffee & Donuts will be served after all Masses next Sunday, September 10. Eucharistic Adoration - Monday, September 11, in Masontown following the 8:00 am Mass and closing with Benediction at 6:00 pm followed by the monthly praying of the Rosary for Peace. Please join us! The Social/Hospitality Committee meets Monday, September 11, following the praying of the Rosary. Christian Mothers meet at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 13, at the social hall in Footedale. Golden Group meets at 11:30 am on Wednesday, September 20, at the social hall in Footedale. Stewardship In today s second reading, Saint Paul exhorts the Romans to total stewardship. Brothers and sisters, he urges, offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. See Romans 12:1 Stewardship of Treasure Thank you for last Sunday s offertory... $6,372; children $21; loose $434; for a total of $6, envelopes were used of 795 issued. Offertory needed weekly $12,600. Faith Formation Support - Please use the special envelope provided in your packets to support our Faith Formation Program. Your gift helps to provide the books and materials needed for this program which teaches our faith to the young people of our parish at no cost to them.

4 Pathways Pope Francis writes: Life itself is a pilgrimage and each of us is a pilgrim traveling along the road. Choose Pathways as a step on your pilgrimage to find the road that leads to the Father. Each Pathways session is an opportunity to awaken your mind and refresh your spirit so you are better able to share in the mission of Jesus Christ. Weekly Sessions (12): Wednesdays 6:30 to 9:00 pm Saint Mary (Nativity) Parish, Uniontown Workshops (4): Saturdays at the Bishop Connare Center, 2900 Seminary Drive, Greensburg Saturday, September 23-10:00 am to 3:00 pm Called and Gifted Workshop Wednesdays: September 27, October 4 & 11 Saturday, October 21-9:30 am to 1:00 pm Different Gifts, One Spirit Workshop Wednesdays: October 25, November 8 & 15 Mid-Year Break Wednesdays: March 14 & 21, April 4 Saturday, April 14-9:30 am to 1:00 pm Gifted for Others Workshop Wednesdays: April 18 & 25, May 2 Saturday, May 12-10am/3pm - Retreat Registration closes Monday, September 11 Cost $175 (scholarships available) Memorial Candle Request Remember a deceased loved one or honor a loved one or a special occasion by sponsoring a memorial candle. The candles will burn in their memory/honor for one week. Sanctuary ($20) Blessed Mother ($10) Saint Joseph ($10) Sacred Heart ($10) Saint Anthony ($10) In memory/honor of Requested by Phone Date / Week of Payment is due at the time of scheduling. Please return the completed form with payment to the Parish Office. Sponsor of the Week SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR DISASTER RELIEF The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has asked all dioceses to take a special collection for disaster relief in Texas and along the Gulf Coast. The Diocese of Greensburg will take that collection at all Masses the weekend of September Contributions will support the humanitarian and recovery efforts of Catholic Charities USA and will provide pastoral and rebuilding support to impacted dioceses through the USCCB. You may also contribute directly to Catholic Charities USA at Neighboring Events... The 83rd Annual Pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help takes place September 2 & 3 at Mount Saint Macrina, Uniontown. The Sisters of Saint Basil the Great warmly invite you to join them. A schedule is posted in the back of Church. The Stepping Stones Bereavement Support Program begins a fall program for the newly bereaved Monday, September 11, 7:00 pm at the Fayette County Health Center, 100 New Salem Rd. Anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one is welcome. There is no charge. Ten week program with new topics each week. Information and registration at or

5 Saturday, September 2 -- Vigil: 22 nd Ordinary Sunday 4:00 pm-m (B) Joseph Zawelensky (John/Sue Maykuth) 4:00 pm-f (A) Louis Pikulski (Dtr., Suzanne Kabariti) Sunday, September nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am-m (A) Paul Krokus Jr. (Rich/Beverly Pechatsko) 9:30 am-f (B) Jim Duckworth (Wife, Carol & Srs-in-law) 11:30 am-m (B) Arthur/Josephine Bonessa (Dtr., Carol) Monday, September 4 -- Labor Day 8:00 am-m Novasky Family (Helen Novasky Decher) 8:00 am-f Robert Carpeal (Matt/Lisa/Matthew) Tuesday, September 5 -- Weekday 8:00 am-m William Kraynak (George/Donna Parish) 8:00 am-f No Mass Wednesday, September 6 -- Weekday 8:00 am-m Dorothy Rohol (Don Beck) Thursday, September 7 -- Weekday 8:00 am-m Communion Service 8:00 am-f Ann D Amico (M/M Bob Cope/Natalie) Friday, September 8 -- Nativity of Mary 8:00 am-m Communion Service Saturday, September 9 -- Vigil: 23 rd Ordinary Sunday 3:00 pm-m Confessions 4:00 pm-m (A) Patrick DelGrosso (John/Carol DelGrosso) 3:00 pm-f Confessions 4:00 pm-f (G) Joseph & Veronica Coppolino (Grandson Joey) Sunday, September rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am-m (G) Thomas Gorman (Rick/Nancy Zatlokovicz) 9:30 am-f (G) Edward Shimshock (Family) 11:30 pm-m (A) Gina DelGrosso (John/Carol DelGrosso) (B) Fr. Bill / (A) Fr. Alvin / (G) Fr. Gerry Sunday Regional Mass: 5:30 pm at Saints Cyril & Methodius Church, Fairchance Monday is Labor Day, a day to remember that our work forms a bond and a channel of mutual service and charity between the members of the human family; that by our labor, we can share in the work of perfecting God s creation. Over the course of our lives, we spend more time working than we do at any other activity. May Saint Joseph, patron of workers, bless all who labor for the good of humanity and for the honor of God. The Parish Office will be closed on Labor Day. Inspiration for the Week Even as people of faith we often find ourselves reasoning our way through our trials and difficulties. It makes a huge difference using our own eyes and not those of God. God knows that we live in an imperfect world filled with suffering, pain, difficulties, disappointments, and death; all part of the mix. Jesus shows us by example that when we encounter hardships, God transforms them into something better. We do not need to despair. God gives us hope. When we view our lives through God s eyes and not our own this gift of hope and transformation becomes very apparent. We must lose our lives in order to gain them. Peace begins with a smile. - St. Teresa of Calcutta Mass Readings for the Week Ahead Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Mi 5:1-4; Mt 1:1-23 Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Lk 6:1-5 Next Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20 Memorial Candles burn this week in loving memory of or for the special intention of: Sanctuary - Paul Krokus Jr. & daughter, Mariska requested by Paul & Irene Blessed Mother - Helen Ozanick requested by Judy & Rob Carpeal & Family Saint Joseph - Robert Carpeal requested by Judy & Rob Carpeal & Family Saint Anthony - Special Intentions of Joanne & family requested by sister, Marie

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