St. Edward Catholic Church A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 120 St. Edward Lane, Herminie, PA A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

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1 St. Edward Catholic Church A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 120 St. Edward Lane, Herminie, PA A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg Year B - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 18, 2018 PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Richard J. Ulam, OSB Administrator pro tem rulam@dioceseofgreensburg.org Rev. Joseph E. Bonafed Pastor jbonafed@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Cheryl Hall Coordinator of Catechesis chall@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Robin Stahl Director of Music Ministry rstahl@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Glenda E. Sekerchak Administrative Secretary gsekerchak@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Lisa Arch Secretary for Catechesis larch@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mr. Jack Heinzic Custodian Mrs. Donna Bricker Rectory Domestic MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Sunday 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Regional Mass at St. Barbara Church in Harrison City, Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Weekdays - Tues & Thurs 10:00 a.m. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Confession on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents must attend a Baptism Class. Please call the parish office to schedule. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Contact the pastor and arrange date at least 1 year in advance. Attendance at Marriage Prep. Program is required. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A) Adults interested in becoming Catholic should contact the Faith Formation Office. MINISTRY TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND Communion calls to the sick and homebound and those confined in nursing homes are made regularly. Please notify the parish office. PRAYER CHAIN Please contact Karen Rumbaugh or km.fedor@hotmail.com CONTACT US: Parish Office: Parish Fax: SVDP Help Line: Parish Mission Statement We, of St. Edward, are a large parish family diverse in age, community and background. We are united by a shared Catholic faith, offering hospitality and opportunities for spiritual growth. Our baptismal commitment is continually renewed by living and proclaiming the word of God, through stedward@dioceseofgreensburg.org Parish Web: Diocesan Web: our celebration of the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. The proclaiming of our faith is found in our example and participation in the world. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we strive to grow in Christ during our journey of a lifetime.

2 ST. EDWARD PARISH, A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust NOVEMBER 18, 2018 HERMINIE, PA THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SAT: NOVEMBER 17 6:00pm Frank Pavsek (Anni) (Daughter, Marian) SUN: NOVEMBER 18 9:00am For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Edward Parish MON: NOVEMBER 19 TUE: NOVEMBER 20 WED: NOVEMBER 21 THU: 10:30am NOVEMBER 22 - Thanksgiving Day Jim, Christina & Randy Smith (Family) FRI: NOVEMBER 23 SAT: NOVEMBER 24 6:00pm For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Edward Parish SUN: NOVEMBER 25 - Christ the King 9:00am George Caviggia, Josephine Caviggia & Jen Lavella (Leo & Connie) STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION November 11, 2018 Adult Envelopes (203 donations from 620 families) $4, Teen/Children s (10 donation) $32.00 Loose $ Monthly (7 donations) $ On-Line Giving (28 families) $1, Total $6, Amount budgeted for Weekly Offertory $7, Over / (Under) - ($750.20) Local Flood Relief Collection $1, Thank you for your generosity! We will all have that day when we are standing before God and our life is played out like a movie. When this happens and God asks each of us, What have you done with the gifts that I have given you? How will you respond? Please remember St. Edward Parish in your will. As the liturgical year draws to an end, the church uses the Scriptures to turn the hearts and minds of her people to the life to come. How will we know when the end is coming? We do not know the day or the hour. But we know that in God s own time, when light shines and triumphs over darkness, and when justice and love rules over all, then time as we know it will no longer matter and God s second coming will be upon us. FIRST READING: Daniel s apocalyptic vision portends a time of distress when some will live forever and others will know eternal shame and horror. Those who are wise will emit a bright glow in the sky. Those who lead others to justice will be like eternal stars. Would that our light shine forever in the Lord! You are my inheritance, O Lord! SECOND READING: No other offering is necessary for our sins. Christ the high priest offered his one sacrifice for sins. Now he sits at God s right hand. His one offering did more for us than the daily offerings of every other priest. Through Christ s offering, he has made us perfect forever. He consecrates us and makes us holy. GOSPEL: How ominous, yet hopeful Jesus words to his disciples are! Darkness will follow the tribulation. The Son of Man will come with power and glory to gather his chosen ones from all directions. Both heaven and earth will pass away, but Jesus words will not. Our hope is in the word for it tells of our salvation in Jesus. When all this will take place, we do not know. We must be vigilant each day. FROM FATHER RICHARD Let us give thanks to the Lord our God! This week our Nation celebrates Thanksgiving Day. It is important to recognize the goodness of God by raising our voices in gratitude for our many blessings. The custom of repeating the dinner and menu from the Pilgrim s celebration of the first harvest is uniquely American. We may forget that although things are not as good as we might like there is much to be grateful for. Please join us for Mass on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22nd. Seven Dolors Church at 9:00am and St. Edward Church at 10:30am.

3 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION SECOND COLLECTION TODAY - A special collection will be taken this weekend for the Diocesan Poverty Relief and Catholic Relief Services Appeal which helps families by working to reunite them, caring for vulnerable and exploited children, changing unjust laws, and providing pastoral care and humanitarian and emergency assistance across the globe. Bishop Malesic has designated 3/4 of the proceeds to remain here in our diocese to support the Greensburg Diocesan Poverty Relief Fund. Thank you for your support. QUEEN OF ANGELS SCRIPS -You can help support Queen of Angels Catholic School by purchasing Giant Eagle, Shop n Save, Kohl s, Walmart/Sam s Club gift cards or McDonald s certificates after all Masses this weekend in the church vestibule. THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE - The last day for food to be dropped off is tomorrow morning in the church hall. MIDDLE YOUTH MINISTRY - Students in grades 6-8 will meet on Monday, November 19th from 6:30 8:00pm in Edwardian Hall. PARISH OFFICES CLOSED - The parish offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday & Friday, November 22nd & 23rd. Enjoy a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving with your family and friends! NEW LECTOR WORKBOOKS - Are available in the priest sacristy for the new Liturgical year. FAITH FORMATION CLASS GRADES Students will meet next Sunday, November 25th from 10-11:30am. Students and parents are asked to meet in Edwardian Hall for a social before class as we congratulate Deacon John Zombar and our RCIA Candidate Tyler Livingston through the RCIA Rite of Welcome. ST. ANNE LOTTERY CALENDARS - The Felician Sisters of St. Anne Home in Greensburg will visit our parish next weekend, November 24/25 to sell their Lottery Calendars. The cost is $25 with 365 days to win. Please support the Sisters in their ministry. STEDRY VECER - The George Onda District of the First Catholic Slovak Union invites you to attend its annual Stedry Vecer on Sunday, December 2nd at the Christ Our Shepherd Center in Greensburg. Mass begins at 4pm in the Chapel followed by the Traditional Slovak Christmas Eve Dinner. Door prizes will be awarded and the Pittsburgh Slovakians will entertain. Tickets are $25 ages 12 and up; $10 age Reserve tickets prior to November 21st by calling Darlene at SEVEN DOLORS POULTRY BINGO & PIE SOCIAL - Will take place in Yukon (102 Center Street) this Sunday, November 18th. Doors open at Noon and Bingo begins at 1pm. Admission is $7 which includes 1 Board, Pie & Coffee. Extra boards will be available for $1.00. Basket Raffle, 50/50 and additional food for purchase will be featured. All are welcome! THE LENDING CUPBOARD - The Lending Cupboard through the Herminie VFW Auxiliary provides Medical Equipment to those who need it. All items have been donated and are FREE to use as long as you need them. They also accept donations of medical equipment that you may no longer need. Please call them at ENJOY CATHOLIC LIFE EVERY DAY! Download the St. Edward App Text App to phone number 88202, or visit myparishapp.com to download. Father Richard will be commissioning all Eucharistic Ministers including Home Ministers next weekend, November 24/25 at both Masses as mandated by Bishop Malesic. This occurs every 5 years. We ask the Ministers to please be in attendance for this rite if possible. HELP NEEDED AT WESTMORELAND MANOR Next Sunday morning, November 25th, St. Edward parishioners will be volunteering to help at Westmoreland Manor taking residents waiting in the lobby area in wheelchairs to the Chapel for Mass and then returning them back to the lobby area when Mass is over. If you can help, please be at Westmoreland Manor at 9:30am. Mass begins at 10:30am. Thank you for caring! ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-35! Are you looking to continue to grow in your Catholic faith? REV316 might be what you are looking for! This is a local Catholic group from the Irwin area. Please be sure to check out their website for more information Here is an event they are hosting next month: A Very Classy Christmas REV316 will be hosting A Very Classy Christmas celebration for all young adults (ages 18-35)! Come in your classy Christmas attire for an evening full of dancing, food, gift exchanges, games and more! Location: St. Emma Monastery 1001 Harvey Ave, Greensburg, PA Date: December 8, 2018 Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm If able, please bring a festive dish or meal to share! If you are interested in participating in a white elephant gift exchange, simply bring a wrapped gift between $5-$10 to the party. Details will be explained at the party. CATHOLIC CHARITIES OFFERS COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg offers faithbased assistance with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal conflicts, recovery support, parenting and family issues, anger management and other personal and family issues. Counseling is provided by licensed, professional and experienced therapists. Low fees, and many insurances accepted. Offices are located in Greensburg, Indiana, Uniontown, Kittanning and New Kensington. For more information or an appointment, contact or counseling@dioceseofgreensburg.org.

4 VOTIVE LIGHTS DECEASED + Keith Carvallis, Veronica Carvallis, Carmine Cortazzo, Sr., Ludwig Korpar, Denny & Ann Merlino, Ernestine & Joseph Ostroski, Frank & Irene Pavsek, Linda & John Rycman, Buddy Seanor, Jessica Strasser, Mary Lou Tatsch, Luigi & Carmela Veltri, Steve Yelich. SPECIAL INTENTION - Fr. Joe Bonafed, Angie Cortazzo, Billie Joyce Coulson, Billy Coulson, Faletto Family, Faltz Family, Alan Gaber Family, A, N & A Grebur, Dennis Krevokuch, Kuttler Family, Diane Ramsey, Rumbaugh Family, Norm Vinsick Family, Heather L. Zarisky. RESERVED VOTIVE LIGHTS DECEASED + Paul P. & Rose Adams and Catherine M. Adams, Antonich Family, Adolph & Jennie Baloh, Andrew Bencloski, Violet & Richard Bencloski, William & Mary A. Beran and Anna Marie Beran, Sylvester Boban, Dorothy Bolam & Arthur Meneghini, Frank Boltin, Sr. Family, William P. Bregar, Laurie Lynn Burns and Martin J. & Elsie Garcar, Anthony & Elizabeth Cambruzzi, Ralph & Gloria Delose, Gregory & Ethel Diffendal, Virginia Falcsik, Bill & Joanne Gilchrist, Justino & Helen Gioannini, John Hazlinsky, Thomas & Margaret Hazlinsky, Sr. and Thomas Hazlinsky, Jr., Albert & Anna Lazar, Rita McArdle, Erna, Richard and Cindy McGrew, Mary D. Moran, Patrick & Wilmina Moran, Mike O Neill, William & Patricia Radziwon and Sandy Foster, Matt Rendulich, Grace (Boots) Sabljak, Paul Slobodnjak, Eugene Stefanacci, Stefanacci Family, Ralph J. Vincent. SPECIAL INTENTION - Nancy & Glenn Merlin, TJ Owens. ENCOURAGEMENT Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Mark 13:31 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16:5, 8-11; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32 Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Thanksgiving Day Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Next Sun: Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37 This Sunday s Gospel is our final selection from Mark for this liturgical year. It is taken from the end of Jesus teaching in Jerusalem immediately preceding the account of his arrest and passion. In it Jesus gives his disciples hope to sustain them through his passion and death and any persecution or suffering that they would encounter after his resurrection. The words from the book of Daniel also provided hope and encouragement to the people of Daniel s time. The encouragement in these scriptures is meant for us as well, for none of us will escape tribulation in our lives. Followers of Jesus will be able to endure suffering with joyful hope, knowing that Christ s love will lead us along the way of discipleship and give us eternal life with God. THANK YOU BULLETIN SPONSORS! Please turn your bulletin over to see the many advertisers who support the parish! Through these advertisements the bulletin is furnished to the parish without charge. We encourage you to patronize our sponsors and please thank them for their kind generosity. Those wishing to advertise may call Rick Cortez at Diocesan or SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Wednesday: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday: St. Cecilia; Thanksgiving Day Friday: St. Clement I; St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro Saturday: St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions ON-LINE CHURCH DONATIONS Visit our parish website at to make your contribution to the church by credit card, debit card, or withdrawn from your bank account using Our Sunday Visitor which is located on the front page of the parish website. You can even do a quick give while you are away!

5 Bishop Malesic has appointed Deacon John D. Zombar to Diaconal Ministry here at Saint Edward Parish and Holy Family Parish in West Newton. THANKSGIVING ECUMENICAL SERVICE On Tuesday, November 20th, our parish family along with the members of the Herminie United Methodist Church, will join our neighbors at St. Mary s Byzantine Church for a Community Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service at 7:00pm. Parishioners attending are asked to bring non-perishable food items to help the poor and needy in our community. The monetary offering collected that evening will be divided between the 3 churches and our share will be given to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. A social will follow the service. Please plan on attending as we thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed upon all of us. Next Sunday, November 25th at the 9:00am Mass, we will celebrate the first step of the R.C.I.A. This step is called the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens (unbaptized) and the Rite of Welcoming the Candidates (baptized Christian). The Vatican Council declares that those who are accepted through these Rites are to be embraced by us, and are to be considered now a part of the household of Christ. We invite our parishioners to remember our Candidate, Tyler Livingston in your prayers. May we all grow as a community during this special time of preparation. A social will follow the Rite of Acceptance and Welcome in Edwardian Hall next Sunday for candidates, sponsors, families and all parishioners. ST. EDWARD JANUARY CALENDAR TICKET Cash prizes of $5000 will be given away during the month of January. Each ticket is $10. A $100 prize this year to the seller of the January 31st ticket. Winning number taken from the First 3 digit PA Daily Lottery at 7:00pm. We are now looking for sellers! Can you take a pack of 10 tickets to sell to your family, friends, colleagues? Please call Lisa at this week on Monday or Wednesday. Tickets will be available to purchase after all Masses the weekends of December 1/2 and December 8/9 in the church vestibule. These make great Stocking Stuffers! All proceeds benefit the church! Please join us next weekend after all Masses in Edwardian Hall as we congratulate and welcome Deacon John Zombar to Diaconal Ministry here in our parish. Refreshments will be available for all parishioners. Our Religious Education students will also be joining us for refreshments before they attend their regularly scheduled class next Sunday. If we were to consider all the Thanksgivings of our lives, past and future, we should especially remember that God is the source of all that is good in our lives, and we should be thankful for the blessings God has bestowed on us. THANKSGIVING DAY MASS - Please join us as we gather in remembrance of God s goodness during this past year on Thursday, November 22nd at 10:30am. BLESSING OF BREAD AND WINE - You are invited to bring your baskets of bread and wine in which you will use for your Thanksgiving meal to church on Thanksgiving Day. Baskets will be blessed at the 10:30am Liturgy. Please place them around the altar before Mass begins. CHRIST THE KING Next Sunday, November 25th marks the last Sunday of the Church year, when we celebrate Jesus our King, who brought to all people a new and freeing kingdom where there is no power or force or borders. So glorious is Jesus Christ our King and so eternal is the Kingdom of God that even the condemning judgments of earthly authority are powerless. In Jesus Christ our King, we are not afraid nor bound. We are peaceful and free. NEW ALTAR SERVER REGISTRATION ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED! Becoming an Altar Server is a very important calling. God is asking for special dedication and service. He also gives help to aid each Altar Server in following this call. Training will begin soon for those students from the parish (boys & girls) interested in becoming Altar Servers (grades 3-8). Please call the parish office or see Father Richard for more information.