Welcome to Saint Thomas More University Parish

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1 Saint Thomas More University Parish A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Moving from Maintenance to Mission 1200 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA Facebook (stmup) Office Hours: M-F 9 am 4:30 pm Phone: November 25, 2018 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Bishop of Greensburg: The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, JCL Pastor: The Rever end Alan N. Polczynski Parochial Vicar: The Rever end Andr es C. Gumangan SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST Mass Times Saturday... 6:00 pm Sunday... 10:00 am & 7:00 pm See inside bulletin for daily and Holy Day Mass times. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Tuesdays 6:00-6:30 pm or call for an appointment. Please see inside bulletin for changes to schedule. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the Parish Office, , ext. 113, at least four months prior to the birth of your child. Baptisms will be scheduled within Mass on the first and third Sundays of the month or outside of Mass by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please call the Parish Office for an appointment, , ext. 113, at least one year prior to your anticipated wedding date. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call Fr. Alan, ext. 116 or Fr. Andy, ext. 120 SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about vocations to the priesthood or religious life, please call or the Diocesan Office for Clergy Vocations at , ext or ext NEW PARISHIONERS & IUP STUDENTS Welcome to Saint Thomas More University Parish To register, go to: or contact the Parish Office.

2 PARISH STAFF Reverend Alan N. Polczynski, Pastor Phone Extension: Reverend Andres C. Gumangan, Par ochial Vicar Phone Extension: Cindy Schillinger, Pastor al Associate & Dir ector for Campus Ministr y Phone Extension: cschillinger@dioceseofgreensburg.org Lynne Jones, Dir ector for Litur gy & Music Phone Extension:115 ljones@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mary Beth Palko, Director for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd & Youth Ministry Phone Extension: mpalko@dioceseofgreensburg.org Diane Cawley, Par ish & Financial Secr etar y Phone Extension: dcawley@dioceseofgreensburg.org Bill Strittmatter, Maintenance & Physical Plant Manager Phone Extension: 122 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Saturday, November 24 6:00pm + Doloris Wingrove - Jean Pluchinsky 10:00am - Pro Popolo 7:00pm + Barbara and Tony Nania - Children and Grandchildren Monday, November 26 - Weekday 12:10pm + Michele Kelly - Joanne and Robbie Lonsdale Tuesday, November 27 - Weekday 12:10pm + Frances Andreoni - Mary Jo and Tom Bresnahan 6:00pm - Confession Wednesday, November 28 - Weekday 12:10pm + Mark Skalican - Denise W eber Thursday, November 29 - Weekday No Mass Friday, November 30 - Saint Andrew, Apostle 12:10pm + Katherine Kreasho - Denise W eber 6:00pm + Plowcha and Zelensky Families - Rich and Judi 10:00am + Michele Kelly - Tim and Jan Petro 7:00pm + Rita Kelly O Hare - Friend Readings for the Week Saturday / Sunday Dn 7:13-14 / Rv 1:5-8 / Jn 18:33b-37 Monday Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5 / Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday Rv 14:14-19 / Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday Rv 15:1-4 / Lk 21:12-19 Thursday Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a / Lk 21:20-28 Friday Rom 10:9-18 / Mt 4:18-22 Next Saturday / Sunday Jer 33:14-16 / 1 Thes 3:12 4:2 / Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

3 AROUND THE PARISH Angels Wings Program The Angels Wings program was developed to allow community members to provide clothing, gifts and toys to less fortunate children, those with special needs, and the elderly. Your support helps many enjoy happier holidays. Gift tags will be available in the narthex here at St. Thomas More University Parish until they are gone. After the Angels Wings tags are gone we will hang our emergency assistance gift tags. Thank you in advance for your consideration, kindness and generosity. Your support is appreciated. Festival Choir The Festival Choir will have its first rehearsal on Monday, Nov. 26th from 7:30 until 9:00 pm in the church. All singers young and old are welcome to come and sing! Clearances are needed to take part in the Festival Choir. Rehearsals are held throughout Advent to prepare for the Christmas Eve 10pm Mass. Contact Erin Knepper, if you have any questions. Love Basket Love Basket needs your help for Christmas food distribution. We will pack food in the STMUP lounge on Tuesday, December 18th at 10:00am and distribute it on Wednesday, December 19th starting at 9:15am. If you can help, contact Rosalind at or PRAYER CHAIN & PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRIES For those in need of prayer or a prayer shawl, please contact the Parish Office, extension 113. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) If you are interested in joining the Catholic Church, please contact the Parish Office, extension 113. HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Catholic Charities, Indiana Office Catholic Charities 24 Hr. Hotline Saint Bernard Regional Catholic School Saint Vincent de Paul Society Helpline Rev. Gregorio D.C. Soldevilla, Jr., Catholic Chaplain at IRMC Suicide Prevention WEBSITES Parish Website: Diocesan Website: US Conference of Catholic Bishops Website: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Website: Knights of Columbus, Council #1481 Indiana Like us on Facebook (stmup) Appreciation Brunch Lynne Jones will be leaving the staff as Director of Liturgy and Music on Sunday, December 16th. To show our appreciation for her many years of service, we would like to have a brunch in her honor following the 10am Mass that day. All are welcome, we ask that you contribute a covered dish for all to share as we say thank you and best wishes in her new career as a Certified Music Practitioner. STMUP History Denise Weber has prepared a history of St. Thomas More University Parish for the 50th Anniversary. If you are interested in purchasing a copy please contact Cindy at or cschillinger@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Cost per copy is $ Volunteers Needed We are asking that you prayerfully consider volunteering to Greet, Usher, Read, Altar Serve, be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion or take part in music ministry. The more people who volunteer the less a person needs to be scheduled. Please contact Cindy Schillinger with any questions concerning volunteering and clearances, either by calling the parish office or cschillinger@dioceseofgreensburg.org. This Week at STMUP Sunday, November 25 Join us in the lounge for coffee & donuts following 10am Mass. NO Youth Ministry Monday, November 26 Tuesday, November 27 5:15-7:15pm - CGS Level I, II and IIIB 6:30-8:00pm - RCIA [St. Cecilia Rm] 8:15pm - CSA Meeting [HUB] Wednesday, November 28 5:15-7:15pm - CGS Level I and II 5:30-7:00pm - Choir [St. Cecilia] Thursday, November 29 NO CGS Level II Sunday, December 2 Join us in the lounge for coffee & donuts following 10am Mass. 5:00-7:00pm - Youth Ministry

4 FAITH FORMATION Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Advent is coming what will be our response? The time of preparation begins deep within our hearts. What does that look like? How can we begin to prepare? Is it making time to relax near a fire to take a walk to clear our mind to spend time with family by simply being fully present for one another, no distractions? Could these be ways that God is leading us to a more awakened sense of preparation and celebration of the birth of His Son? How will you and your family begin to prepare? Youth Ministry Youth Ministry sessions are held on Sunday evenings in the St. Cecilia room and the lounge from 5-7pm. If your child is not already registered, registration forms are available on the website or in the parish office. National Catholic Youth Conference A pilgrimage of faith, the National Catholic Youth Conference is an exciting, biennial three-day experience of prayer, community and empowerment for Catholic teenagers, addressing a wide variety of topics including Catholic spirituality and prayer, social justice issues, sexuality and leadership. We are now accepting registrations to join our Diocesan pilgrimage. Information is available at: and on the YM bulletin board in the lounge. Please contact the parish office to register. Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Gospel: ~John 18:33b-37~ REFLECTION: Jesus acknowledges to Pilate that he is a King, but he clarifies that his Kingship is not of this world (John 18:36). This scene with Pilate recalls to us the multiplication of the bread and fish from John s Gospel; after this miracle, the people wanted to make Jesus their king. Jesus perceived this desire and withdrew from them (John 6:15). If Jesus was really their King, as He tells Pilate, why did he not allow the people to declare him King? The reason is that the people wanted a political and material kingship, but Christ came to give them so much more: a spiritual kingship. Those who had received bread and fish from Jesus thought of his Kingdom in worldly terms, but as Jesus tells Pilate, his kingdom is not of this world. As St. Paul said, The Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating or drinking, but of justice, peace, and the joy that is given by the Holy Spirit (Rom 14:17). Truth is also associated with Christ s Kingdom: The reason I was born, the reason why I came into the world, is to testify to the truth. Anyone committed to the truth hears my voice. Thus, Jesus dominion extends over those who seek and follow the truth. One is reminded of those words of Jesus, You shall know the truth, and the truth will set you free (John 8:32). Indeed, Christ himself is the truth: I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:16). Thus, God is the source of all truth, and everything is thereby under the Kingship of Chris.. In his first encyclical, Redemptor Hominis, Pope John Paul II stated that Christ came to witness to the truth, which means that it is also the mission of the Church. The truth of Jesus Christ will fully liberate man, not mere political or legal measures. On any electronic device, visit Enter Parish Code: B H F W H C Apple users can now download the ios App Android users please go to and follow the instructions to access Formed

5 CAMPUS MINISTRY We hope you had a very restful Thanksgiving break and enjoyed the time spent with your family and friends. As you get ready to jump into the last few weeks of the semester, please remember you are always welcome at STMUP. The church and lounge are open 24/7, with free WiFi available in the lounge. Prayer to Our Lady of Studies by Saint Thomas Aquinas O Mary, Seat of Wisdom, so many persons of common intellect have made, through your intercession, admirable progress in their studies. I hereby choose You as guardian and patron of my studies. I humbly ask You to obtain for me the grace of the Holy Spirit, so that from now on I could - understand more quickly, - retain more readily, and - express myself more fluently. May the example of my life serve to honor You and your Son, Jesus. Amen. Eucharistic Adoration Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on Thursday, December 6th at 8pm in the church. This is a monthly devotion of the CSA, but all students and parishioners are welcome to participate. Catholic Student Association (CSA) Join CSA for their weekly session on Tuesdays from 8:15-9:15pm in the Allegheny Room of the Hadley Student Union Building. All IUP students are welcome. Contact Information csaiup1200@gmail.com. Pancakes Till Midnight Pancakes Till Midnight (new time, same Jesus Cakes ) on Tuesday, December 11th and Wednesday, December 12th, with Mass at 9:00pm. We will be serving pancakes from 10:00pm until Midnight. Please invite all your friends and classmates to take a break and come and eat some delicious pancakes. Spring Break Alternative - Attention IUP Students God may be calling you to serve him in Appalachia this year over Spring Break. St Thomas More University Parish will once again sponsor a Spring Break Alternative to Eastern Kentucky where we will join with other universities to rehabilitate substandard housing. No Experience Necessary. If you are interested in going on the trip or finding out more, please contact Cindy at or cschillinger@dioceseofgreensburg.org

6 AROUND OUR REGION AND DIOCESE St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Sweaters $1 - Also find--household goods, collectibles, books, puzzles, toys etc. Located in the Bi Lo Plaza on North 4th St. (Indiana). Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10am - 4pm; Tue. 10am - 5pm; Sat. 10am-3pm. Knights of Columbus Council 1481 Nov St. Anne Home annual fundraiser calendar available following Masses for $25 Nov Last Day to buy C.O.A.L sweepstakes tickets Dec. 5-7pm - Officers meeting [Lodge] Dec. 8 - C.O.A.L sweepstakes drawing Dec Membership Appeal [STMUP] Dec. 12-7pm - Council meeting [Lodge] C. O. A. L The Knights of Columbus offers you the chance to win a new car, vacation trips across the country or to distant lands, thousands of dollars in cash, and more than 250 WiFi-equipped ipad Pros. It s the Chance of a Lifetime raffle! C.O.A.L tickets are $1.00 each or $8.00 a book. Get your tickets from most local members of the K of C by November 30th. Drawing is December 8th. Pancake Breakfast Bring your appetite and join the Knights for a pancake breakfast - this time with an expanded menu - in the St. Thomas More University Parish lounge following the 10:00am Mass on December 9th. Your goodwill donation will be gratefully appreciated! Guys Night Out With Clint Hurdle IUP Men s Basketball & The Fellowship of Christian Athletes present Guys Night Out with Clint Hurdle on Thursday, December 6th at 7:00pm at the Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Complex (KCAC). Enjoy some great ballpark food while Pittsburgh Pirates manager, Clint Hurdle, shares his life experiences and the impact baseball and faith have had on him. Tickets are $15 General Public / $5 IUP Student and can be purchased at the parish office or the KCAC box office (a $2.50 surcharge will be added at KCAC). Homemade Pierogi Church of the Good Shepherd in Kent is once again helping to make your Christmas or New Years meals more special and more tasty! Their homemade ready to cook world famous pierogi are available for purchase. The cost is $13 for a bag of 24 pierogi (preparation instructions included). Call to Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Parish Liturgical Schedule Week of November 26 - December 2 Monday, November 26 7:30am Mass Tuesday, November 27 7:30am Mass 12-7 Eucharistic Adoration Wed., November 28 7:30am Mass Thurs., November 29 7:30am Mass Friday, November 30 7:30am Mass Saturday, December 1 7:30am Mass 8:30-10:00am Confessions 4:00pm Mass Sunday, December 2 8:00am Mass 10:00am Mass place your order and arrange for pick-up. Listening Session You are invited to attend the last of seven listening sessions with Bishop Edward Malesic on Thursday, November 29th from 6:30-8:30pm at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish. Bishop Malesic will listen to your concerns and respond to your questions. This will help him guide our Church as we go forward from this moment in our history as the People of God. Sisters of Charity Fundraiser Enjoy 2019 coupon books are available from the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill through Dec. 29 for $30. For additional information or to reserve a book, call Sister of Charity Agnes Steedle in Greensburg at , ext

7 STEWARDSHIP Stewardship Support Campaign PARISH SUPPORT PROGRAM: 22.05% and still counting! As of 11/13/2018, we received responses from 146 of our parishioners. This has resulted in an average parishioner gift increase rate of 18.42%. Thank you for your participation and prayers. Sincerely, Fr. Alan A Steward's Way The life of a Christian steward models the life of Jesus. It is challenging and even difficult, in many respects, yet intense joy comes to those who take the risk to live as Christian stewards. Women and men who seek to live as stewards learn that "all things work for good for those who love God" (Rom 8:28). After Jesus, we look to Mary as an ideal steward. As the Mother of Christ, she lived her ministry in a spirit of fidelity and service; she responded generously to the call. We must ask ourselves: Do we also wish to be disciples of Jesus Christ and Christian stewards of our world and our Church? Central to our human and Christian vocations, as well as to the unique vocation each one of us receives from God, is that we be good stewards of the gifts we possess. God gives us this divine-human workshop, this world and Church of ours. The Spirit shows us the way. Stewardship is a part of that journey. Excerpt taken from the U.S. Bishops' Pastoral Letter on Stewardship Council Members at St. Thomas More University Parish Pastoral Council Jeffrey Balencic jbalencic@verizon.net Lori Campbell loricampbell101412@gmail.com Lynn Contrucci elcrpc@comcast.net Judi Duffy duffyedd@aol.com Jane Kolb jpkolb813@gmail.com Tim Petro timpetro@verizon.net Molly Reddinger macarr@hotmail.com Joe Schillinger schillinger75@verizon.net Finance Council Joe Marcoline joemarcoline@hotmail.com Angie Quinn theqzoo@gmail.com Edel Reilly edelmreilly@yahoo.com Ann Marie Riscinto nariscinto@comcast.net Gary Ryan gryan903@gmail.com STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE November 11, 2018 Adult: $4, Children: $5.00 Loose: $ Total Regular Weekly Collection: $7, Utilities: $64.00 Catholic Accent: $ nd Collection Flood Victims: $1,025.86