Fr. James Morley Parochial Vicar

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1 Saint Paul Parish 820 Carbon Road Greensburg, PA A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg Fr. Lawrence Manchas Pastor December 23, 2018 PARISH WEEKLY CALENDAR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Youth Ministry All Grade Christmas Party 4:30PM MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, CHRISTMAS EVE Office Closed Christmas Eve Mass 6:00 PM Mass of the Nativity 10:00PM (trad. Midnight Mass) 2nd Collections: Children & Families Services TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, CHRISTMAS DAY Office Closed Christmas Day Mass 9:00AM 2nd Collection: Children & Family Services WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 Office Closed /No Mass Today Boy Scouts 7:00PM Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 Office Reopens at 8:30AM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 Men s Group Meeting at Panera 7:00AM Reconciliation 3:00PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 MONDAY DECEMBER 31-TUESDAY JANUARY 1 Office Closed & will reopen January 2 at 8:30AM Fr. James Morley Parochial Vicar 4th Sunday of Advent LITURGICAL SCHEDULE WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 AM RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:00PM ADORATION: Second Friday of each month at St. Paul in the Church, 8:30AM-12:15PM followed by Benediction. Also, at the Adoration Chapel at St. Bruno: Monday-Tuesday Wednesday-Friday 9AM-3PM; Thursday 9AM-7PM; First Friday 9AM-7PM. Children s Holy Hour Thursdays at 4:00PM. PARISH DIRECTORY PARISH OFFICE: FAX NUMBER: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL HELP LINE: AQUINAS ACADEMY MAIN OFFICE: WEBSITE... PARISH STAFF COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION:... Sue Craig DIRECTOR OF MUSIC:...Glenn Buzzard BUSINESS MANAGER:... Ginny Buzzard DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE... Bob Stauffer OFFICE MANAGER:... James Mosser WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR:...Anthony Concannon

2 St. Paul Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 The Prayer Chain is ac vated every Tuesday evening. If you know someone needing the prayer chain, or if you would like to volunteer your me on the chain, please call either of the leaders listed below: Philomena Lillie or Audrey & Mike Lucotch TEACH THEM WHILE THEY ARE YOUNG... Children s envelopes have arrived. They are a valuable tool in teaching children about supporting their church and being a part of the charity that also supports the ministries based here in St. Paul Parish. If your family has used the Children s Envelopes in the past, you can pick yours up in the vestibule. If you have not used them in the past and would like your child/children to start using them, please contact the parish office so we can make arrangements for you. Just like the adults, we ll have to assign a number to their name. As always, we appreciate the generosity of the St. Paul Congregation! ST PAUL YOUTH MINISTRY CHECK IT OUT! This is an open invitation to all students in grades six through twelve to join us on Sunday evenings to discover what God is calling you to do as the young church. Saint Paul Youth Ministry is focused on forming our young people through the study and practice of their faith and to challenge them to embrace the life of the church through prayer, service to our community and social activities. Below is our schedule for the next few months. Grades 9-12 meet 4:30-6:00PM and Grades 6-8 meet 6:30-8:00PM except where noted differently. DECEMBER 2018 December 23: All Grades 4:30-6:00PM Christmas Party JANUARY 2019 January 6: All Grades 6:00-7:00PM January 13 January 17 & 18: Grades 9-12, March for Life January 20 January 27: All Grades 6:00-8:00PM WEIGHT WATCHERS AT ST. PAUL PARISH Let s face it losing weight is not for sissies! If you ve thought about joining Weight Watchers and just can t decide, please call Sue at the parish office for more information, ext. 14. All are welcome to join Weight Watchers here at St. Paul Parish, every Tuesday at 6:30. Come and checkout a meeting for free to learn more about the program. The cost is $156 for a twelve week session. Next session begins Tuesday, January 8, GENEROSITY APPRECIATED! We have a new Book of Gospels to be used at all of our Masses. The book was given in memory of Anne Morelli and it was provided to us by Irene DiPietro. Thank you, Irene, for your kindness. MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, December 22 4:30PM Mary Petrill (Patricia Surovy) Sunday, December 23 9:00AM Stroker & Parana Families (Marie Parana) Monday, December 24 6:00PM Living & Deceased of the Parish 10:00PM Living & Deceased of the Parish Tuesday, December 25 9:00AM Living & Deceased of the Parish Wednesday, December NO MASSES AT ST. PAUL PARISH TODAY. Friday, December 28 8:00AM Ida Santorella (Joseph Zazzaro) Saturday, December 29 4:30PM Wendell & Emma Miller (Larry & Pam Miller) Sunday, December 30 9:00AM Frank J. Whalen (Paul Whalen) COLLECTION DATE December 9, 2018 WEEKLY BUDGET WEEKLY OFFERING Money Matters WEEKLY +/- ANNUAL +/- ENVELOPES USED IMMACULATE CONCEPTION $9, $7, $1, , $1, SECOND COLLECTIONS FOR DECEMBER December 24-25, Christmas Masses: Children & Family Services Appeal. See page 5 for details. December 29-30: Local Charities Collection. Page 2

3 Christmas Flower Donations (as of 12/13/18) Mr. John Adams, M/M Tom Adams, M/M Daniel Allen, M/M Thomas Altman, M/M Jason Anderson, Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Androkites, M/M Stephen Anthony, Mrs. Barbara Bacha, Kathy Bacha, M/M Ralph Baker, Mrs. Marcia Barlock, Mrs. Nancy Barton, Mrs. Annette Benedict, Mr. Carmen Bianco, Tressa Bitonti, Mrs. Viola Bitonti, Carol Boscarino, M/M Lucien Bove, M/M Carl Bucchi, M/M Julian Bucchi, M/M James Buxton, M/M John Caccamese, Mrs. Mary Catherine Camptella, Mrs. Gloria Cannillo, M/M Joseph Carl, M/M Angelo Cassette, Mrs. Sheila Chalot, Mr. Philip Chiaramonte, M/M Warren Ciabattoni, Mrs. Karen Clawson, Teresa Elaine Cochran, M/M Lewis Colosimo, M/M Daniel Craig, Mr. James Cunningham, Mrs. Ann Curran, Mr. David Curran, Mrs. Susan D Onofrio, M/M Charles Debich, Joanne DeNezza, M/M Robert Dengler, Connie DiCicco, Irene DiPietro, M/M Tom Dodson, Mrs. Dorothy Domurat, Mr. Michael Durda, Margaret Falcon, M/M Ross Farber, M/M John Fawcett, Mrs. Mary Fetter, Mrs. Trish Fiore, M/M Dick Fox, M/M Larry Gaebel, Mrs. Barbara Giallonardo, M/M Rocco Giallonardo, Mrs. Anna Marie Gibson, M/M Alex Gongo, M/M Pat Gralluzzo, M/M Harold Griesbaum, M/M Frank Gutman, M/M Gerald Hanley, Mrs. Doris Harvan, M/M John Henry, Mrs. Linda Higgins, M/M Ernest Hoffman, M/M William Homer, Virginia Kaczmarek, Yvonne Kalata, Mrs. JoAnne Kaylor, M/M Robert Klebick, Mrs. Luanne Klimchock, M/M William Kline, M/M Joseph Koller, M/M Timothy Krempecki, M/M Thomas Kristan, M/M Mike Kuchta, M/M Harold Lakin, M/M David Lewis, Mrs. Philomena Lillie, M/M David Long, Mrs. Judy Lynn, Virginia Macy, M/ M Richard Mahoney, M/M Richard Makar, Mrs. Dolores Marcheleovich, Mrs. Bonnie McCurry, Mr. John Meffe, M/M Franklin Mensch, M/M Christopher Miller, M/M Jared Miller, M/M John Mlinarcik, M/M Vincent Moore, Mr. William Moore, M/M Walter Moore, M/M Gene Morris, M/M Harry Murtha, M/M Paul Neiderhiser, M/M Gary Newhouse, M/M Justin O Toole, M/M Peter Oblinsky, Jacqueline Occhuizzo, M/M John Olsen, Mr. William Pacelli, M/M Carl Pacione, Mrs. Ottavia Palko, M/M Joseph Palla, Mrs. Rosemary Panichella, Pat Papson, M/M Mark Pardus, M/M Nick Parise, Mrs. Anna Peksa, M/M Jeffrey Peterinelli, Mrs. Jovanna Peterinelli, Claudia Pianko, M/M Skip Polvinale, M/M Terry Provenzano, M/M Walter Przybocki, M/M Jerome Pushnik, M/M Francis Ranier, M/M John Ranker, Mr. Scott Ream, Mrs. Vivian Ream, Mr. Louis Rebick, M/M Okey Reese, Mr. Doug Regola, M/M Tom Rhine, Mrs. Rose Marie Rohrbacher, M/M Carmen Rosatti, M/M Richard Rosky, Mrs. Mary Rossi, M/M Lawrence Rusnock, Mr. Luke Sacco, M/ M Michael Santoro, M/M Stephen Sarracino, M/M Stephen Schaefer, M/M Mark Shaffer, Mrs. Teresa Shaffer, M/M Jim Sherin, Mrs. Rose Marie Shoplik, M/M Richard Skatell, Mrs. Audrey Skergan, M/M Ken Soles, Mrs. Alvira Sompel, Mr. Thomas Spor, M/M Michael Stefanik, M/M Joseph Sweeney, M/M Jeff Tabita, M/M Ralph Tantlinger, M/M Curtis Taylor, M/M William Taylor, M/M Samuel Testa, Marie Trongo, M/M Joseph Twigger, Mrs. Josie Urbansky, Mr. David Varriano, M/M Mario Vitale, M/M Michael Vitale, Susan vonbriel, M/M Walter Waitlevertch, Mrs. Sandra Weaver, M/M Edward Welc, Mrs. Linda West, M/M Paul Whalen, Mrs. Bonnie Wilhelm, M/M William Willis, M/M David Woodbury, Vicki Yarnell, Mrs. Diana Yuhas, M/M John Yurko, M/M Anthony Zello, Mr. Frank Zello, Mrs. Helen Zello, Mrs. Dolores Zilli, and Elaine Zimmerman.Thank You! Because of advanced publication of our bulletins during this special season this list of people/families will be outdated by the time you get home today. We actually had to send this bulletin to the printer on December 14th. So, if your name does not appear on this list we will print an addendum and publish it for the next bulletin(s). Know that we always appreciate your generous spirit and your support of St. Paul Parish. RELIGIOUS CALENDARS As is their tradition, the Bacha Family and the Bacha Funeral Home, have provided us with religious calendars for They list all of the holy days and feast days of the saints, etc. Through their generosity there are always an abundance of the calendars. So please, take what you need for your home, work and for those whom you visit. As always, we appreciate the generosity of the Bacha Family & Bacha Funeral Home. OFFICE CLOSING FOR THE HOLIDAYS With the upcoming Christmas Season there will be several days where the Parish Office will be closed. There will be early closing at 11:00AM on Friday 12/21; then the office will remain closed through 12/26. We will re-open on Thursday 12/27 at 8:30AM. We will be closed Monday and Tuesday 12/31 and 1/1 for New Years and the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary. Any emergencies should be called into the office number which will connect you with the answering service. They will contact one of the priests or office staff. Please only use this service for true emergencies. Mass times will be listed in the bulletins and on our website pbcatholic.org. Page 3

4 Readings & Reflections-1st Week of Advent REFLECTION: MEMORIES AND DREAMS Throughout our lives, we retain the language and habits of our native region and family of origin. Should we return to our home after a long absence, we quickly revert to its familiar speech and practices. Our deep memory is reflected in old stories and words and speech patterns. This familiarity runs like an underground river and accompanies us wherever we go. Not only do we remember, we are incorporated into and made part of a greater memory. In remembering and recollecting, we are in turn gathered up and re-collected. Today we remember Mary, a small figure travelling the country roads to visit Elizabeth. All the great pronouncements and dreams of the prophets point to this time when the Lord s words to Mary would be gathered and fulfilled. The memories of her people are alive in her, and memories of her nourish our own living faith. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading From Bethlehem-Ephrathah shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel (Micah 5:1-4a). Psalm Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved (Psalm 80). Second Reading We have been consecrated through the offering of the body of Christ once for all (Hebrews 10:5-10). Gospel Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken by the Lord would be fulfilled (Luke 1:39-45). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Tuesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Friday: 1 Jn 1:5 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52 Liturgical Minister Schedule MASS ALTAR SERVERS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 6:00PM CHRISTMAS EVE Sam Shaffer Caleb Crowe Natalie Schaer John Henry, Matt & Lisa Crowe, Jeanne Shaffer; Catlyn, Vince & Luke Ream Don Schaer MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 10:00PM CHRISTMAS EVE Anna Vitale Landon Burnett Matthew Ulishney Caterina Arcara Jeff & Stephanie Peterinelli, Mario Vitale, Joan & Mark Ulishney, Sharon Highberger, Brenda Concannon Carol Whalen TUESDAY, DECEMBR 25 9:00AM CHRISTMAS DAY Gia Angelicchio August Lawrence Paul Whalen, Norma Mosser, Dave Woodbury, Tom Adams, Karen Galvin, Kathy Kuchta, Rudy Oblak Matt Very DECEMBER 29, 4:30PM Xavier Miller Caterina Arcara Paul Whalen, Bill Moore, Joe Brecht, Tom & Judy Dodson, Sue Craig, Jack Yurko Maureen Miller DECEMBER 30 9:00AM FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY Joe Fiedor Brandon Coughlin Karen Douglas, Alex Androkites, Kathy Hill, Tom Myers, Karen Galvin, Norma Mosser, Mario Vitale Marcia Tucci Page 4

5 SEASONAL MASSES & LITURGIES Christmas Eve Masses December 24: 4:00PM St. Bruno 6:00PM St. Paul 10:00PM St. Paul Midnight St. Bruno Christmas Day Masses December 25: 9:00AM St. Paul; 11:00AM St. Bruno New Year s Eve Masses December 31: 4:00PM St. Bruno; 6:00PM St. Paul New Year s Day Masses January 1: 9:00AM at St. Bruno & St. Paul You can also find out more about Mass & Liturgy times by visiting the Diocesan Website and search by finding Mass times. OPLATKI TRADITION CONTINUES The tradition of this special bread goes back to its roots on the European Continent. Communities would band together making the bread with enough to spare and share, so that those who could not afford to make it for themselves could still partake of the Oplatki. Events Around the Diocese JANUARY 18: 46TH ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE... The March for Life Rally will take place at noon at 12th Street on the National Mall, in Washington DC. Following the Rally, the March will begin on Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets at approximately 1:00PM. Join in the largest pro-life rally ever. Bus(es) will leave our parking lot by 6:30AM and will return around 11:30PM. The excursion will cost $20.00/person and will cover coach bus accommodations, and a box/bag lunch. The dinner meal is on your own. If interested contact Paul Whalen ( ) for additional information and to make your reservation. Dress for the weather, this is an outdoor rally & march. JANUARY 26: WORLD YOUTH DAY. Mark your calendar. The Diocese of Greensburg is sponsoring a trip for young adults (ages 18-39) to a one-day Catholic festival at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with World Youth Day in Panama. Cost, including overnight accommodation, is $160 per person, $95 per person for double occupancy. Visit for information. Registration deadline is January 3. FEBRUARY 4: NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING SESSIONS Natural Family Planning CM-BBT instruction will be Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Catholic Charities office in Greensburg. Please call at least one week prior to the instruction date to preregister. Contact Mary Ann Newhouse at Catholic Charities at , ext for additional information or to register. Oplatki is available in the vestibule for a donation of only $2.00. ANNUAL CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES APPEAL The annual Children and Family Services Appeal collection to support the work of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg will be taken at all Christmas Masses in the diocese Dec. 24 and 25. Christmas reminds us of the gift of God s own Son, Jesus Christ, given to each of us without question of our merit or eligibility. You are asked to support this appeal and make your contribution to help change the future of an individual, family or child through the good work of our diocesan Catholic Charities. YEAR-END CHARITABLE GIVING As the end of the year approaches, there are ways you can make a gift to support your parish and the church and receive a tax benefit, even if you don t itemize deductions. If you are 70 ½ or older and required to take a minimum distribution from your IRA by the end of the year, present law allows use of an IRA charitable rollover without having to pay tax on the withdrawal for gifts to specific charities. For information, contact your IRA administrator or The Catholic Foundation at or jdimario@dioceseofgreensburg.org Catholic Mediterranean Cruise May 10-20, 2019 by Catholic Cruises and Tours, and The Apostleship of the Seas of the USA A 10-Night Catholic Mediterranean Cruise with Fr. Joseph Vella on Holland America s Konsingdam, departs Civitavecchia, Italy May 10, Daily Mass is offered. Ports of Call include: Cartagena, Malaga, and Barcelona, Spain Gibraltar, British Territory Marseille, France Monte Carlo, Monaco Livorno, Italy. Prices begin at $ for 2 passengers which includes all port fees and taxes. A deposit of $ will reserve your cabin. Also Ask about Snap Fares... A Lower, non-refundable rate. Deadline to book your tour is April 14, For additional information or reservations contact Doug or Eileen at , or Eileen@CatholicCruisesandTours.com Page 5

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