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1 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 28, 2018 OUR LADY of the ASSUMPTION Parish S M Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:00 p.m. (consult bulletin for any changes in the schedule.) Rosary before Mass 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Lucernemines Sunday 8:00 a.m. Coral S D M,, O S. S B : All arrangements, including confirmation of the date, must be made with the parish office. Sponsors must provide proof of eligibility by a letter from their respective pastors, and must have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Communion and Confirmation. Sponsors, if married, must either be married in the Church or with the Church s permission. Parents must attend Baptismal Preparation, which is regularly scheduled throughout the year. S M : Arrangements must be made directly with the pastor at least 6 months before the date of the wedding. Marriage preparation is required and couples are asked to speak to the priest first before setting a date. Couples, rather than parents, should contact the priest. If either party was previously married, an annulment must be granted prior to the selection of a future wedding date. A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Parish Office: P.O. Box G, 2434 Neal Rd., Coral, PA Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Afternoon by appointment only Closed Wednesday Fax: Phone: Pastor The Reverend Alan N. Polczynski (non-emergency calls)..ext 11 emergency (sick, funeral/death) Ext 2 apolczynski@dioceseofgreensburg.org Parochial Vicar The Reverend Andres C. Gumangan..Ext 12 -agumangan@dioceseofgreensburg.org Parish Secretary/Office Coordinator Connie Diven... Ext 10 cdiven@dioceseofgreensburg.org Head Catechist/Faith Formation Michelle Dodge... Ext 15 mdodge@dioceseofgreensburg.org Maintenance & Facilities Coordinator Bob Ciranni... Ext 50 rciranni@dioceseofgreensburg.org Financial Secretary Barb Boltz... Ext 13 bboltz@dioceseofgreensburg.org Interim Director of Liturgy and Music Alexandra Stossel... astossel@dioceseofgreensburg.org Indiana regional Medical Center Chaplain Rev. Gregorio D.C. Soldevilla, Jr. Phone: Prayer Chain Parish Website: Parish Registration Members must be registered and attending Mass in the parish for six months before scheduling a baptism, marriage, or requesting a sponsor certificate.

2 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time THE FACE OF GOD First Reading ~Jeremiah 31:7 9~ J eremiah lived during one of the most difficult mes in the history of Israel, which included the destruc on of the Jerusalem Temple (587 BC) and deporta ons to Babylon (597 & 587 BC). God commissioned him to prophecy these events, which made him a very unpopular fi gure among the ruling classes. These ruling classes perpetrated the acts of idolatry (including child sacrifi ce), which Jeremiah condemned, and which eventually brought about the destruc on of Israel. The reading for this Sunday draws from the sec on in Jeremiah that consoles the people, promising the coming of the New Covenant and a Messiah who would redeem Israel from its sins (Jeremiah 31:31-34). In this sec on, the prophet Jeremiah delivers God s promises to His chosen people. He is a generous God, whose fatherly love does not diminish, even though the people of Israel fail to love him and reverence him in return. God reaches out to the Israelites in order to bring them closer to his heart. Time and me again, the Israelites promise to be faithful to him, but then refuse to give him the love and adora on that he is owed. Even s ll God, calls the people back to himself. For this reason, he promises them the New Covenant, in which he will recapitulate, or bring under his Headship, all peoples, both Israelites and Gen les Augus ne Ins tute. All rights reserved. Second Reading ~Hebrews 5:1 6~ T he end of Hebrews 4 spoke of Jesus Christ as the new and eternal High Priest, who stands before God s throne in heaven. The author of Hebrews states that Jesus s High Priesthood is in the order of Melchizedek. While this comparison may strike as odd, the symbolism is actually very rich. The le er was wri en to Jews and a empts to show that Jesus is both Messiah and God. It is full of Old Testament references to underscore the validity of the Chris an claims about Jesus to this Jewish audience. So why all the discussion about the priesthood of Jesus? Because the Jews held that only a male from the tribe of Levi could be a priest (see Numbers 3). Since Jesus was of the tribe of Judah he could not be a priest, especially not a High Priest, according to the Law! 2017 Augus ne Ins tute. All rights reserved. Gospel ~Mark 10:46-52~ A lthough Mark s Gospel is the shortest, he is the only one to record the name of the blind man as Bar maeus (literally, son of Timothy ), and he alone records the eventual encouragement from the crowd when Jesus calls him, Take heart; rise, he is calling you. And Bar maeus then threw aside his cloak, jumped up and came to Jesus. A er Bar maeus s encounter with Jesus we are told, Immediately he received his sight and started to follow him [Jesus] up the road. Mark loves the immediacy of Jesus s power. The word immediately is used repeatedly at the beginning of his Gospel, and suggests the imminent arrival of the Kingdom Augus ne Ins tute. All rights reserved. THE CATHOLIC FAITH.EXPLAINED..ANYTIME..ANYWHERE FORMED.ORG PARISH CODE EQG49E Second Collection Next Weekend There will be a second collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious and Diocesan Priests and all of our brothers and sisters in Christ, the weekend of November 3/4. Please be as generous as you can. Listening Sessions Bishop Edward C. Malesic invites every member of the Diocese of Greensburg to join him at any of the listening session listed below. Please a end and allow your input to help him guide our church as we go forward from this moment in our history as the People of God. Monday, October 29 St. Margaret Mary Parish, Lower Burrell 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 31 Holy Family Parish, West Newton 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, November 5 St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Ki anning 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 8 Mother of Sorrows Parish, Murrysville 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 29 St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish, Indiana 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

3 FAITH FORMATION INFORMATION K-5 Faith Forma on Classes will meet on Sunday, October 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Podowski Hall. 6-8 Grade Faith Forma on Classes will meet on Sunday, October 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Podowski Hall. Second Grade Parent/Child Retreat There will be a MANDATORY parent/child retreat for the children who will are eligible to receive their First Communion this year on Monday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Podowski Hall. If you have any ques ons, please call Michelle Dodge at , ext. 15 or mdodge@dioceseofgreensburg.org. A ernoon of Reflec on for people with disabili es and life-challenging illnesses The annual A ernoon of Reflec on for individuals with disabili es and life-challenging illnesses will be held at Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg, Oct. 28 from 12:30-6 p.m. The program will be led by Msgr. Lawrence Kiniry. Bishop Edward C. Malesic will celebrate Mass at 4 p.m. Dinner follows. For reserva ons ($8 each), informa on or to volunteer, call Rita Shapiola, Par cipants are asked to bring a pair of durable, new flipflops or sandals for this year s mission project to help families in the Philippines. Salt & Light Award Nomina ons due October 31. Nomina ons for the 21st annual Communi es of Salt & Light Awards Dinner will be accepted through Oct. 31. The categories are humanitarianism, philanthropy and outstanding human services organiza on. The dinner will be held at Stra gos Banquet Centre, North Hun ngdon, April 25, Nomina ons can be made through the Catholic Chari es website, cchari esgreensburg.org, or by calling to have a nomina on form mailed to you. Please complete and forward the form to Director of Community Rela ons and Special Events, Catholic Chari es, 711 E. Pi sburgh St., Greensburg, PA Early Bulletin Deadlines We are approaching that me of year again where the bulle n deadlines will be earlier than usual. Any ar cle that you want in the bulle n for November 25, are due NO LATER THAN Friday, November 9. As the printer is reques ng an early submission date. KOEZE NUT AND CANDY SALE The Christian Mothers are holding their annual Koeze Nut and Candy Sale. To place an order call Barb Worcester at , Jackie Zoldak at or Irene Joyce at Orders are due no later than Wednesday, October 31, 2018 and can be dropped off at the parish office or with one of the women listed above. Koeze Nuts and Candy make great Christmas gifts!! Christian Mothers Meeting There will be a Chris an Mothers mee ng on Tuesday evening November 7t at 7:00pm in the Coral Hall. All members encouraged to a end New members welcome. Mass Book for 2019 The Mass Book for 2019 will be opened in LATE November. Due to the limited amount of Sunday Masses we have, we will need to set a limit of one Sunday Mass and two weekday Masses per family. Please watch the bulletin for further details on the procedure for scheduling Masses. Please be advised that no Masses will be taken over the phone, you MUST fill out a Mass Request Form. These will be located in both churches and at the parish office in the near future. Parish Office Closed The parish office will be closed on Thursday, November 1 in observance of All Saints, a Holy Day of Obliga on. We will reopen on Friday, November 2 at 9:00 a.m. NEEDED: KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS Warm Up Indiana County needs you! We have begun our annual drive for warm winter items and we need your help. Items needed: hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, sweaters, afghans. Items can be dropped off at Yarns 1136 Philadelphia St., Indiana, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 12-4 p.m. Thursday 12-8 p.m. Phone number: Items will be taken to ICCAP for distribution to those in need throughout the community. We will again be raffling off a gift basket for those who drop off items. Thank you for your help! SS Simon & Jude Parish Craft Show SS Simon & Jude Parish, Blairsville will hold a craft show on Saturday, November 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holiday items, jewelry, baked goods, wood items and more. The kitchen will be serving hot dogs, sloppy joes, chicken salad, haluski, potato soup and wedding soup. Admission is free. Door prizes donated by crafters will be awarded every half hour!

4 Ministry Schedule November 3/ Saturday, November 3 Altar Servers: Julieann A. & Beth S. Lector: Brenda A. Sunday, November 4 Altar Servers: Jonah A. & Kevin P. Lector: Darrick B. 4:00p.m. Mass ( Lucerne) E.M.H.C. Joseph A., Terry O. & Patti R. Ushers: Bernadette & Edward P. 8:00a.m. Mass (Coral) E.M.H.C. Joyce B., Patty G. & Mary Kay Y. Ushers: Cheryl & Ken W. Attention Ministers: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 is the last day to get any changes into me regarding the January-April 2019 schedule. After this date, no changes will be honored, you will need to find a substitute. Please note: This date has changed from October 31 to October 30 because the office is closed on Wednesday. October 20/21, 2018 Offertory Year-To-Date Adult Offertory $5, $89, Loose Offertory $ $5, Children s Offertory $15.35 $74.50 Total Ordinary Income $5, $94, Budget $6, $117, Difference $ $-22, Other Collections: Votive Candles $ Maintenance $65.00 World Mission $1, All Saints $25.00 Cemetery $25.00 St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Jackets & Coats 1/2 Price Also find household goods, collectibles, books, puzzles, toys, etc. Located in the Bi Lo Plaza on N. 4th St. (Indiana) Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 10am 4pm; Tues. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am 3pm

5 Mass Intentions For the Week Saturday, October 27 3:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconcilia on, Coral 3:30 p.m. Rosary for Peace before Mass An cipated Mass Thir eth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 p.m. Mass, Lucernemines +Joe Kosmack (Wife & Family) Sunday, October 28 8:00 a.m. Mass, Coral +Mildred Davis (Pa y & Orlando Trausi) Monday, October 29 8:00 a.m. Mass, Lucernemines +Deceased of the Grevish Family (Be y & Lou Guerry & family) Tuesday, October 30 8:00 a.m. Mass, Coral +Cynthia J. Huntley (Our Lady of the Assump on Choir) Wednesday, October 31 No 8:00 a.m. Mass An cipated Mass All Saints 7:00 p.m. Mass, Lucernemines +Alfred Tedeschi (Bill & Phyllis Kotula-Myers) Thursday, November 1 All Saints 8:00 a.m. Mass, Coral +Dante Barbu (Terri Tedeschi) Friday, November 2 All Souls 8:00 a.m., Lucernemines For all of the Deceased of Our Lady of the Assump on Parish Saturday, November 3 3:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconcilia on, Lucernemines 3:30 p.m. Rosary for Peace before Mass An cipated Mass 4:00 p.m. Mass, Lucernemines Pro populo Sunday, November 4 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Mass, Coral +Doris Rebovich (Rebovich Family, Paul, Mark, PJ, Angie, Paul & Erica)