Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe

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1 Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe & Saint Mary, Mother of God Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg Pennsylvania Charitable Trusts Contact Information St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe 101 W High Street, PA Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m Noon Weekend Mass Times 11:00 a.m. Saturday / Saturday / Sunday / Sunday / 12:00 p.m. 2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturday / After Saturday Mass / St. Mary, Mother of God PO Box 327, 109 2nd Street, PA Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pastoral Staff The Reverend Douglas E. Dorula Pastor & Administrator ddorula@dioceseofgreensburg.org The Reverend Alan W. Grote Regional Chaplain for Northern Armstrong County Staff Staff Erika Dragunova, Office Manager Betty Rose Walker, Office Manager edragunova@dioceseofgreensburg.org ewalker@dioceseofgreensburg.org Contact the parish office. Sandy Ashley Barbara Boltz Sacrament of Marriage Director of Liturgy & Music sashley@dioceseofgreensburg.org Sacrament of Baptism Arrangements must be made with Father Doug at least one year in advance. Ministry to Sick and Homebound Contact the Parish Office if you or a family member would like to receive Eucharist or the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Parish Cemeteries St. Joseph & St. Mary Cemeteries Contact the parish office in. Sacred Heart & St. Mary Cemeteries Contact the parish office in. Joseph Kacprowski Facilities Manager jkacprowski@dioceseofgreensburg.org James Gaggini Coordinator of Faith Formation jgaggini@dioceseofgreensburg.org Marilyn Brochetti, Business Manager Cathy Smith, Cemetery Manager Larry Bandura, Maintenance Financial Secretary bboltz@dioceseofgreensburg.org Bonnie Frailey Coordinator of Faith Formation bfrailey@dioceseofgreensburg.org Peggy Skamai, Organist mskamai@dioceseofgreensburg.org Bob Skamai, Choir Director Sandy Caresani, Sacristan Tom Caresani, Maintenance Helpful Phone Numbers Divine Redeemer Regional Catholic School St. Mary Parish Hall Rental, St. Mary/St. Gabriel Hall Rental, St. Vincent de Paul Helpline, Prayer Chain, Good Samaritan Ministry, ~

2 Partner Parishes Liturgical Schedule Saturday, August 4 Vigil Lester Wolfe by St. Mary Parish Choir Marlene Hockenberry by Lisa, Steve, Jenna & Stephanie Schrecengost Sunday, August 5 Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35 Josephine & Frank Piluso (Death Anniversary) by the Piluso Family 11:00 a.m. For All Living & Deceased Parishioners Monday, August 6 The Transfiguration of the Lord Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10 8:00 a.m. Sisters - Dottie Neighley, Martha Jack & Judy Simons by Carol McGinnis & Mary Station 3:00 p.m. to Eucharistic Adoration in Tuesday, August 7 Saint Sixtus II, Pope & Companions, Martyrs; Saint Cajetan, Priest Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Mt 14:22-36 Wednesday, August 8 Saint Dominic, Priest Jer 31:1-7, Mt 15:21-28 Thursday, August 9 Mike & Mary Vargo by Corina & Mike Rizzo Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin & Martyr Jer 31:31-34; Mt 16: :30 a.m. Friday, August 10 Mary Krecota (7-year Memorial) by Joe & Darlene DeVivo Saint Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr 2 Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12: :00 a.m. What can I do to accomplish the works of God? This is a question every Christian must ask. Ultimately, we are asked to be the light of Christ for others. This calls us to be compassionate, forgiving, nonviolent, generous, concerned for the poor, and welcoming to strangers. These are often contrary to what the world values. We are asked to simplify our lives and become less self-focused so that others can share in God's creation. We need help in order to fulfill this tall order. The Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Christ, which we celebrate today, is the way we are nourished so that we can fulfill this mission. Maria Turco by Sara Meighen Please remember in your prayers the soul of parishioner Alex Bellotti, as well as Adam Sikora, father of Father Thomas More Sikora, OSB, former pastor of St. James Parish, Apollo and Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, East Vandergrift, who passed away last week. May God grant them eternal rest and peace. Saturday, August 11 12:00 Noon Angelo Pozzuto by the Pozzuto Family Ed Andryka by Wife, Rose Marie Sunday, August 12 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Eph 4:30 5:2; Jn 6: :00 a.m. Dolly Kacprowski by Rosemary Kamkar & Family For All Living & Deceased Parishioners The Sanctuary Candle in is burning this week in memory of Ruth Foster by Cleaning Team #2 Debbie, Kelly, Connie, Sarah, Hud, Elaine, Kathy, Kate & Mary Ann. The Tabernacle Candle in is burning this week in memory of Ed Andryka by Wife, Rose Marie.

3 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This weekend in the Fort Armstrong Festival is underway until Sunday, August 5. Make sure to visit the booth in the park for our famous and delicious apple dumplings with sauce and ice cream. Stop over to the St. Mary Parish Hall for some bingo. I want to invite everyone to enjoy this annual event which is also a major fundraiser for the parish. Special thanks to all of our parishioners who are helping in the booth, hall or parking lot. Next weekend on Saturday, August 11, St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, will have the Community Street Fair following the Mass from to 10:00 p.m. Delicious food, paper bingo, games, face painting, basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, bake sale, music and more will be waiting for you. Everyone is invited to the fair and I hope to see you there! Check this bulletin for more details on how you can help. At St. Mary/St. Gabriel Hall in, we have a new hall lectern newly installed. I want to thank Mr. and Mrs. George Pribicko for their generous donation in memory of George and Mildred Pribicko. This purchase is a great upgrade for our hall. This is a busy summer in our partner parishes and it is only possible with the help of you, our parishioners. I want to thank everyone who is helping with these annual events and pray that many can be involved in this important part of parish life. May God bless you for the sacrifices you give now and always. Father Doug GOSPEL MEDITATION FOR DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE ~ 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time In an on-demand society, it's not always easy to imagine life with less. The crowds of Jesus' day depended on the weather and successful growing seasons for their livelihood. For many of Jesus' listeners, even "food that perishes" would have been a welcome relief. Jesus acknowledges this but tries to draw them deeper. "You are looking for me not because you saw signs but because you ate the loaves and were filled." For people who have just witnessed a miracle, the response is strangely marked by ingratitude. "What can you do? Our ancestors ate manna in the desert." Jesus fed them for one day, but Moses interceded with God for 40 years of bread. "Jesus," they seem to say, "can't you just give us more?" How often do we behave similarly in the spiritual life? "If I only had more patience, then I could be kind to her." "I could be welcoming if I was more outgoing, but that's just not me." "I know I'd be a better parent if I just had more time." Like the crowds, we want Jesus to give us more. We always don't want him to completely shift our paradigm. Perhaps it's not "more patience" we need, but a deeper sense of our own imperfections for a greater sense of empathy. Maybe God is inviting you not to entertain an entire group, but to seek out the quiet person on the fringe. And time may limit you from family engagement, but could God be asking you to reorder your priorities entirely? After all, it wasn't more loaves that the people needed. Jesus is "the bread of life," who sustains our most essential needs. This week, are you looking for more or are you looking for God Himself?

4 St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish News Fort Armstrong Folk Festival Only 2 Days Left Saturday, August 4 & Sunday, August 5 Visit Our Apple Dumpling Booth in the Park Enjoy our famous Fresh Baked Apple Dumplings with Ice Cream and Warm Cinnamon Sauce Saturday Noon - 10:00 p.m. Sunday Noon - Come over to our Air-conditioned St. Mary Parish Hall Saturday Sunday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Hot foods, cold drinks and apple dumplings available during bingo. Come to the festival and park in our St. Mary Parish Hall Parking Lot on North Jefferson Street Benefits St. Mary s Youth Activities Summer Bonanza Raffle to Benefit Our Parish! $1,000 TOTAL CASH PRIZES Return your tickets via the mail or the collection basket! Additional tickets may be obtained in the church. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 2018 Apple Dumpling Booth Sponsors of St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Armstrong Beer Distributing Armstrong Eye Care Associates Bauer Funeral Home Eli & Ela Boguslawski Mike & Rhonda Bridge Elizabeth Cramer Music Studio Father Doug Dorula In Memory of George S. Emminger Franklin Village Shop N Save Mary Anne & Blaine Galonski Frank N. Genovese, MD Denny (Moose) & Ann Kennedy Dr. Nemec/Dr. Pazman Dental Offices Joyce & Jerry Shuster In Memory of Anna, Lucille & Paul Shuster Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home St. Mary Parishioner St. Mary Parishioner Stull Cleaning & Supply, Inc. Bob & Cindy Totten Worthington Market Finance Council Meeting Finance Council Meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 7, at at St. Mary Parish Center. CD of A, Court Patricia #998 Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Tuesday, August 7, at at St. Mary Parish Center to share fellowship and prayers over the work of their hands - prayer shawls given, free of charge, to those in need of comfort or healing. If you would like to request a prayer shawl for a friend or loved one, please call or stop by at the parish office or get in touch with any member of the Catholic Daughters.

5 St. Mary, Mother of God Parish News It s not too late to Donate To Our Community Street Fair! Bake for the Bake Sale We need our bakers to bake something for this big day St. Mary, Mother of God Community Street Fair Saturday, August 11 to 10:00 p.m. St. Mary Parish Grounds Great Food Homemade haluski, hamburgers in sauce, hot dogs, chicken, walking tacos, popcorn Basket Raffle Paper Bingo 50/50 Raffle Bake Sale Kid s Games Face Painting Music Fun for All! Join us for an evening filled with great time, fun & fellowship. Hope to see you there! For the month of August, the Shannock Valley Food Pantry is asking for donations of canned fruit. Your donations can be placed in the narthex of the church. Thank you for your continued generosity! Donate Theme Baskets We need parishioners to donate theme baskets that we will raffle off. Ideas include: Sports, vacation, food, drink, entertainment, etc. Make a Donation Donations can be sent into the parish office or dropped in the offertory on the weekend. Please write on the envelope that your donation is for the Community Street Fair. We will recognize those individuals who donate in a bulletin after the fair. Communion Calls The homebound parishioners of St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, will be visited on Tuesday, August 7. If you know of anyone who should be included in these monthly visits, please contact the parish office. The Pastoral Council of St. Mary, Mother of God Parish will meet on Tuesday, August 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Room. St. Mary, Mother of God Youth Attend Steubenville Youth Conferences This Summer, nearly 40,000 high school students will gather at 19 conferences in 12 different states and Canada to experience the joy of living their Catholic faith. Two youth from our parish recently participated in Steubenville Youth Conferences on the Main Campus of Franciscan University. Kyleigh Odosso attended the June Conference and Sam Skamai attended the Conference July They joined thousands of teens for a weekend of prayer and deepening of their faith. We applaud these young parishioners for fostering their growing relationships with God.

6 Stewardship of Treasure Weekend of July 28 & 29 St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Weekend Offertory Online Giving Total: $4, $ $5, Coming Up! Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday, August 15 Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Mary, Mother of God Parish Weekend Offertory $2, Thank you for your faithful stewardship during the summer months! Wednesday, August 15 12:00 Noon Wednesday, August St. Mary, Mother of God, Tuesday, August (Vigil) Wednesday, August 15 Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic? RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is the process by which we prepare adults and youth for entry into the Catholic Church. If you or someone you know has expressed a desire to become Catholic or if you are a baptized Catholic and have not completed the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, we would be glad to talk with you. For more information, please contact Father Doug at the parish office in or or him at ddorula@dioceseofgreensburg.org Liturgical Minister Schedule - August 8-12, 2018 St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Date Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion Altar Servers Lector Cantor Greeters Wed., Aug. 8 Brendan Boylan Frank Battaglia Cheryl Brochetti Roseann Rybicki Rita Boylan Sat., Aug. 11 Christian Shuster Brendan Boylan Ruth Ann Colo Sabrina Dague Lisa Easley Helen Gispanski Mary Anne Galonski Jane Chemelli Helen Gispanski George Visnesky Georgia Visnesky Sun., Aug. 12 Josh Hiles Matt Hiles Ethan Bearer Marcus Montebell Bob Ashley Cheryl Brochetti Marsha Caruso Dan Lorigan Damon Formaini Alyson DeLuca Ann Jones Chuck Jordan Sandy Jordan St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, Date Sat., Aug. 11 Sun., Aug :00 a.m. Altar Servers Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion Lector Cantor Greeters Alyssa Lybarger Derek Lybarger Kathy Renosky (T) JoAnn Clopp Helen Gardner Rose Marie Andryka Vicky Gett Kevin, Brandy, AJ & Luke Schaeffer Hannah McCue Kyleigh Odosso Jeanne Levri (T) Desiree Pennington Anna Skamai Mike Aimino Mary Ellen Wilkinson Penny Hampshire Vicky Gett Shirley Bailey Janet Hallman