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1 416 SOUTH BROADWAY SCOTTDALE, PA A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg September 16, 2018 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Second Time THE PARTNER PARISH PASTORAL CENTER 416 South Broadway Scottdale, PA Phone: / Fax: St John the Baptist Hall: St Joseph Hall: PARISH STAFF Rev. Andrew M. Kawecki...Pastor/Administrator Residence akawecki@dioceseofgreensburg.org Anita Fabian... Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor ... afabian@dioceseofgreensburg.org Jeanne Anderson... Business Manager ... janderson@dioceseofgreensburg.org Dianne Sutton.Faith Formation/ RCIA ...dsutton@dioceseofgreensburg.org James Jacquillard..Music Director jjacquillard@dioceseofgreensburg.org Bill Thompson Maintenance wthompson@dioceseofgreensburg.org OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday:... 9:00 AM 3:30 PM Closed Daily... Noon 1:00 PM Charity Outreach ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PRE-K PROGRAM Early Childhood 3 4 years old Bonnie Sandusky..Teacher Evelyn Connors Pre-School Phone LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday... 8:30 AM (SJE) Wednesday, Friday... 8:30 AM (SJBS) Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil... 4:00 PM (SJBS) Sunday... 8:30 AM (SJE) Sunday... 10:30 AM (SJBS) Holy Days of Obligation Holy Day Vigil... 6:00 PM (SJE) Holy Day... 6:00 PM (SJBS) SACRAMENTS Sacrament of Reconciliation: Daily before / after Mass and by appt. Saturday: 3:30 4:00 PM (SJBS) Sunday: 8:00 8:30 AM (SJE) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction: All are welcome to attend Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 8:30 AM Mass Tuesdays at (SJE) until concluding at 10:00 AM with Benediction. Sacrament of Baptism: Baptism is celebrated at Sunday Eucharist. To arrange a date and instructions for the Sacrament please call the Parish Office, Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements can be made by calling the office at least one year in advance. RCIA/Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Those interested in learning about becoming a member of the Catholic Faith contact Parish Office, Sponsors for Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation are required to provide a certificate of eligibility if they are not a member of our Partner Parish. To be a sponsor, you must be Baptized and Confirmed. Any parishioner needing a certificate of eligibility to be a sponsor for another parish is required to personally visit the Pastoral Center to obtain a certificate at our office during business hours. NEW MEMBERS If you wish to join the faith community of the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist and St. Joseph please contact the Pastoral Center.

2 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 2 September 16, 2018 ~ Twenty fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist and St. Joseph MISSION STATEMENT T he Living Faith Community of Saint John the Baptist, Scottdale, PA and Saint Joseph, Everson, PA are bridged by our common Baptism, while maintaining our respective ethnic heritages. We are called by Jesus Christ to be a nurturing community through worship and service. W e are committed to preserve our Catholic beliefs centered on the Eucharist as we become better disciples while continuing to develop strong lay leadership. G uided by the Holy Spirit, we share a vision for the future. We will become a vibrant Partner Parish where all feel loved and welcomed. Today s Readings First Reading: The third of the four servant songs in Isaiah shows how the Servant has given himself to those who persecuted and beat him. In spite of his suffering, the Servant still professes the Lord is his help. Will anyone disprove the Lord s nearness and support of his Servant? Responsorial Psalm 116 reflects the same confidence in the Lord the servant has in the first Reading. Facing death, the psalmist calls upon the Lord who is gracious and merciful. The Lord frees his soul from death and now he walks in front of the Lord in the land of the living. Second Reading: Faith and works are a pair. Neither exists without the other. Faith does not belong to one person and the responsibility of demonstrating faith by works to another. Our life of faith is a life of works in response to the gift of faith. Let our faith be alive in our actions! Gospel: The verses from chapter 8 stand as the turning point in Mark s account of the Gospel. Jesus inquires of his disciples who people say he is. His second question is personal. He wants to know who the disciples say he is. Peter s affirmation of him as the Christ leads to a warning not to let on to others about his identity, a prediction of his Passion, and an instruction to the disciples to take up their Cross and follow Jesus. Next weekend readings: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20; Psalm 54:3-4,5,6-8: James 3:16-4:3 Mark 9:30 37

3 PARTNER PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS LITURGY CORNER-THE TABERNACLE OF HIS PRESENCE Tabernacle derives from the Latin word for tent. At the time of the exodus God chose to dwell in the midst of his pilgrim people in a tent. The glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34). Saint John describes the incarnation of the Word as the pitching of his tent among us (cf. John 1:14). With time, the word tabernacle came to designate the locked cupboard or receptacle wherein the Blessed Sacrament is reserved for the communion of the dying, the sick, and those unable to be present at Mass. The saints through the ages have experienced the presence of Christ in the tabernacle as a kind of magnetic pole (John Paul II, Mane nobiscum, Domine, art. 18). Moved by the Holy Spirit, Catholics are drawn to the tabernacle as Moses was drawn to the tent of meeting (cf. Exodus 33:7-10). There the Lord spoke to him face to face, as a man speaks to his friend (Exodus 33:11). The tabernacle may be located either in the sanctuary or in another part of the church that is truly noble, prominent, readily visible, beautifully decorated, and suitable for prayer (GIRM, art. 314). A special lamp, burning oil or wax, remains lighted at all times to signify Christ's Eucharistic presence. Our Second Collection next week will be for our annual Mission Co-op. This year we will have representatives from the Daughters of Mary, either Sr. Rose Therese or Sr. Amala. Their ministry takes them to North India. Reaching out to the poor illiterate people helps to have a personal contact with them and help to attend their spiritual and social needs. Please be generous to help them with their mission. Their constitution mandates them we are not to wait for the poor to come to us, but seek after them ourselves. If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child by anyone please contact PA Childline immediately at If the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer you are also requested to contact the Bishop s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct after you have called the Childline number and made the report. The Bishop s Delegate may be reached at , Ext Did you know that the Holy Spirit can:...help you to enter the kingdom of God like a child...help you to know God's love through the love of brothers and sisters in Christ...help you t rejoice in another's spiritual growth...free you from guilt Holy Spirit School of Prayer Starts October 3rd (Wednesday)at 7:00pm except for Halloween week when it will be Tuesday and runs every week for 7 weeks in St. John's School Hall. There will be a Topic presented each week! Get to know the Holy Spirit and all he has waiting for you! Open your heart and mind to his presence; you won't be sorry! Come Praise, Pray, Witness and Grow together!

4 Charity Outreach PRE SCHOOL NEWS September 21 10:30-12:30 P M Charity Outreach is in need of the following Peanut butter, Jelly, Cake Mixes, Cookie Mixes, Toiletries (toilet paper, shampoo, etc) Canned meat (chicken, tuna, salmon) Every Sunday at 10:30 Mass in the Partner Parish, your youngsters have an opportunity to participate in the Children s Liturgy of the Word, where the Sunday s readings are explained to them on their level. It is truly a wonderful experience for them. So, parents, send them to experience the Love of God! THEOLOGY ON TAP IN THE A-K VALLEY Calling ALL young adults (single, married, parents, etc.)! Join us for Theology on Tap in the A -K Valley on Thursday, September 27, at 7:00 p.m. at Mogie s Irish Pub/Magill s Grill (3210 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, PA 15068). The evening s speaker will be Fr. Ken Zaccagnini, Pastor at St. Margaret Mary Parish. Dinner will be provided, and babies in carriers are welcome! Invite a friend! Theology on Tap is a program for Catholic Young Adults and their friends to meet together at local bars, cafes, and restaurants to listen to a speaker, share conversation, and gain new insights into the faith. For further information, please contact Ariel at ASchroeder@dioceseofgreensburg.org or Katie at KTylinski@dioceseofgreensburg.org find us on Facebook at Theology on Tap in the A- K Valley (@akvalleytot). No need to RSVP, just show up! Scout Retreatoree Sept Scouts in grades 5-12 are invited to the 2018 Retreatoree Many Vocations One Call to Holiness at Camp Conestoga, Bakersville, Sept A day session will be held for Cub Scouts and Brownies in grades 1-4 on Sept. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register at 4:00 PM NEW YEAR HAS BEGUN TEACHER BONNIE SANDUSKY TEACHER AIDE EVELYN CONNORS September 23, 2018 D. Sebeck J. Ernette D. Waters*, D.Knepper A. Hernandez C. Bradley 8:30 AM M. Banaszak S. Kruckvich L. Banaszak*, C. Konieczny R. Skowronek A. McCune 10:30 AM L. Jacquillard J. Domurot A. Capo*, S. Capo, N. Gillott C. Sandusky Women s Emmaus Retreat at St. Emma Monastery Sept Come journey down the road to Emmaus, a Women s Emmaus Retreat based on the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35, will be held at St. Emma Retreat Center north of Greensburg Sept For more information or to register, contact Pat Fitzpatrick at or patf.emmauseast@gmail.com. Jeremiah Days vocations discernment events for boys in grades 6-12 The Office for Priestly Vocations is hosting vocations discernment sessions, Jeremiah Days, for boys in grades 6-8 and their parents, Nov. 10, Feb. 9 and April 13 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at St. Barbara Parish, Harrison City. Contact vocations@dioceseofgreensburg.org to register. Melchizedek Project vocations discernment sessions for young men, adults The Melchizedek Project evenings for young adults to discern a vocation to the priesthood will be held Sept. 23, Oct. 7 and 28, Nov. 11 and 25 and Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory at Holy Family Parish, Latrobe. Contact Father Daniel Mahoney at dmahoney@dioceseofgreensburg.org to register. The Melchizedek Project days for young men in grades 9-12 will be held at Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School from 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 14, Nov. 18, Dec. 9, Feb. 17, March 10, April 14 and May 12. Contact vocations@dioceseofgreensburg.org to register.

5 WORDS FROM OUR PASTOR. Generations of Faith and the Catechetical Sunday A s some of you know, the third Sunday of September is dedicated to the observance of the way, we as Catholics in every parish transmit our faith to others. It is called using the Greek word Catechetical Sunday. This Greek word translated to English means transmission. So, how do we transmit our faith to others? There are some misconceptions to whom we should transmit our faith. For many years it was thought that the faith needs to be passed on only to children and not the adults since they know everything! Experience has shown all of us, that this is not the case. Adults, as well as, children and the rest of the population need to be rooted in formation of their faith. This is from womb until tomb task. Non of us can be excused, no matter how young or how old we are from forming our faith and thus building and growing in the closer relationship with our God. Parents who have young children, in virtue of their marital commitment are obliged to form their children in faith. The most essential place where the formation takes place is a FAMILY HOME! There, the children learn their first prayers, there they learn that God is love, there they understand the sacraments the role and the meaning of Church. No institution and no one can substitute faith formation that takes place at home! When the parents provide for their children the catholic education via the parochial school or high-school or college or university these institutions only serve as the means of support of what was taught by the parents at home. So, what happens if the parents cannot form their children? My suggestion would be to find an intergenerational model, where together with their kids they also can learn and deepen their relationship with God. Generations of Faith is that model, which has been used here at the Partner Parish for some time now. Last Sunday, we held our first session of GOF and we discussed the Ten Commandments, because in 2018, GOF will focus on the topic of Christian Morality and how we apply the Ten Commandments into our daily lives. Today, at the 10:30A.M. Liturgy we will commission our Catechists, who this year will share in my ministry as a teacher. We have good and dedicated people who want to transmit the faith to others, young and old alike, in my name. I congratulate them! Some of these individuals have been doing it for quite some time, others are new faces in this important ministry. If you are an adult and wish to expand and share your faith, then Catholic Café sponsored by the Evangelization Team is for you. Please remember, that is important to be rooted in formation of your own faith and share Christ with others! Happy Learning!

6 Annual Pro-Life Prayer Breakfast Oct. 20 at Christ Our Shepherd Center The Greensburg Diocesan Council of the National Council of Catholic Women is sponsoring the annual Interfaith Pro-Life Prayer Breakfast Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Christ Our Shepherd Center, Rte. 30 east of Greensburg. The guest speaker is Dr. Brian Clowes, Director of Education and Research for Human Life International. All seats are reserved. Tickets are $20 per person, $10 per student. The registration deadline is Oct. 8. For questions and information, call or Rosary Rally at Christ Our Shepherd Center Oct. 27 Bishop Malesic will lead the annual Rosary Rally Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Chapel at the Christ Our Shepherd Center, Rte. 30 east of Greensburg. The day includes Mass at 9 a.m., Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation after Mass with recitation of the rosary following. Organizations that plan to carry a banner at the Rosary Rally must register at , ext Nominations open for Salt & Light Awards through Oct. 31 Nominations for the 21st Annual Communities of Salt & Light Awards Dinner will be accepted through Oct. 31. The categories are humanitarianism, philanthropy and outstanding human services organization. The dinner will be held at Stratigos Banquet Centre, North Huntingdon, April 25, Nominations can be made through the Catholic Charities website, ccharitiesgreensburg.org, or call to have a nomination form mailed to you. Please complete and forward the form to Director of Community Relations and Special Events, Catholic Charities, 711 E. Pittsburgh St. Greensburg, PA September 17 7:00 PM Mass at Woodcrest September 18 7:00 PM Joint meeting of Pastoral/ Finance September 18 6:00 PM Scouts St. Joseph September 20 7:00 PM Holy Name Society September 21 6:00 PM Knots Knitting Saint James Parish, New Alexandria - Saint James Parish will be celebrating a special Anointing Mass on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. God wants to heal us and will heal through the powerful gift given to us by the Holy Spirit. This is one of God s gifts to His Church. We invite anyone who feels a need for healing whether it is physical, spiritual, emotional healing, or that is in a relationship problem and wants help to forgive, to please join us. Saint James Parish, New Alexandria - Musical Mystery Dinner - Happily Never After Saturday, October 13, 2018 Saint James Parish Social Hall Sponsored by: Saint James Rosary Altar Society $25.00 includes Dinner + Show in Parish Social Hall Doors Open at 5:45 p.m. Dinner served at 6:15 p.m. Seating is Limited - Individual Reservations or Reservations of Tables of 8 may be made by calling the Parish Office at: (724) Dinner Includes: Pork & Sauerkraut, Halupki, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Applesauce, Rolls and Beverage. Basket Raffle will be held as part of the evening event. Saint Agnes Parish in North Huntingdon will be offering Staying With Christ on Tuesdays beginning on September 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Convent Building. This 10-week journey offers sound advice, practical tips and encouragement to those who find themselves living with the heartache of separation or divorce. No need to register, but for questions contact Bob Stauffer at or bspsp@msn.com. As part of their 150th anniversary celebration, Immaculate Conception church in Connellsville will hold an Oktoberfest on SAT, SEP 22, noon-8pm in their festival building 1/2 block above the church. Food, beer, games, and fun for all. Fr. Dennis Bogusz will spin records from noon-3, and the Party Time Band will play from 3:30-7:30. Anniversary mugs will also be available for purchase. St. Rose Church, Latrobe, will be having their Fall Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, September 22, from 4:30 7:00pm or until 200 dinners are sold. Cost is $7/adults, $4/ children ages 6-10 and free for children under age of 6. Also available will be 50/50, lottery ticket sales and basket raffles. Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue Sept Sept. 23 Karen Miedel Sept Sept. 30 Sept Oct. 7 Oct. 7 - Oct. 14 Jean Domurot Carol Konieczny Rose Ann Husak PLEASE NOTE: If you or your loved one are homebound and wish to receive Communion, please call the Pastoral Center, Also, if a member is in the hospital, we have no way of knowing unless the family notifies us. We receive a few Clergy Calls from the hospital...but that does not cover everyone. *****IF ANY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ARE WILLING TO HELP VISIT THE HOMEBOUND, PLEASE CALL JEAN DOMUROT AT

7 MASS INTENTIONS September 15-23, 2018 Saturday, September 15 NO MORNING MASS SJBS 4:00 PM + Peter & Mary Dzambo- Son, Tom and Louise Sunday, September 16 Twenty fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time SJE 8:30 AM +Theresa Wigle Diane & Dennis Figg SJBS-10:30 AM + For ParishionerS Monday, September 17 St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church WOODCREST 7:00 PM + Val Sikon Wife, Martha Tuesday, September 18 SJE 8:30 AM +Eleanor Heesch Mike & Lois Wednesday, September 19 St. Januarius, Bishop & Martyr SJBS 8:30 AM +Catherine Zottola M/M Marion Sandzimier WEEKLY COLLECTION-ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST September 2, 2018 Envelopes. 5, Loose Assumption Candles Catholic University Other TOTAL REGULAR 5, Cemetery WEEKLY COLLECTION ST. JOSEPH September 2, 2018 Envelopes. $ 3, Loose Candles Catholic University Maintenance Other TOTAL REGULAR. $ 3, Cemetery Thursday, September 20 NO MORNING MASS SS Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest, & Paul Chong Ha-sang & Companions, Martyrs Friday, September 21 St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist SJBS 8:30 AM +Fr. Peter Sanczenko, Msgr. Zdzisław Peszkowski, Fr. Joseph Rumilowski- Fr. Andrew Saturday, September 22 NO MORNING MASS SJBS 4:00 PM +Theodore & Mary Swank John & Suzy Swank Sunday, September 23 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time SJE - 8:30 AM +For Parishioners St. John the Baptist Parishioner Florence Wells Wife of Jack Buried St. John Cemetery + St. John the Baptist Parishioner Mary Pfeifer Buried ~ St. John the Baptist Cemetery Keep them and their families in your prayers

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