Our Lady of Fatima Brodhead Road Aliquippa, PA JULY 17, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME CATHOLIC PARISH

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1 Our Lady of Fatima A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust CATHOLIC PARISH 2270 Brodhead Road Aliquippa, PA JULY 17, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PARISH INFORMATION Welcome to Our Lady of Fatima Parish. All new members are welcome to register at the Rectory Office. Those interested in the Catholic Faith should call the Rectory Office. Below is information about our Parish. MASS SCHEDULE Monday Saturday... 9:00 am Saturday Vigil... 5:00 pm Sunday... 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 12 Noon SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please contact the Rectory Office to make arrangements. A Pre-Baptism Class for the parents is required. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please contact the parish priests at least six months in advance. An initial meeting with a parish priest is required before a wedding date is agreed upon. Participation in a marriage preparation program is required. MINISTRY TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND Homebound members of the parish should contact the Rectory Office to make arrangements to receive Holy Communion at home. Those who are in the hospital should inform the Rectory Office. SPONSOR FORMS FOR GODPARENTS Only qualified registered members will be issued Sponsor Eligibility Certificates. The sponsor should contact the Rectory Office at least one week in advance. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION All children in grades 1 12 are required to participate in a Religious Education Program. We currently have an Elementary School from Pre-School 8th grade and a CCD Program from K 8th grade. Our Youth Group Program provides religious education for grades PARISH MISSION STATEMENT In the name of the Holy Trinity and with Our Lady of Fatima as our role model, our mission is to nurture, teach and share our Catholic faith which is centered on the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.

2 PAGE 2 OUR LADY OF FATIMA ALIQUIPPA, PA PASTOR S CORNER PARISH STAFF Rev. Howard W. Campbell, Pastor Rev. Thomas Wilson Parochial Vicar Mr. Robert Bittner, Deacon Ms. Marilyn Chesko, Coord. of Religious Education Sr. Margie Frazer, C.S.J. Pastoral Associate Mrs. Maureen Cox Parish Manager Mrs. Linda Liberatore School Principal Miss Erin Nypaver Director of Music PARISH DIRECTORY Rectory Office School Religious Ed./CCD Sister Margie Erin Nypaver Kohler Hall Rentals Church Website... School Website. Church ...olofo1@yahoo.com St Vincent de Paul Food Helplines Food Other Necessities RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Flea Market Finale!! The final day for Our Lady of Fatima Flea Market is Sunday, July 17th from 1-5pm. Stop by for your final chance to purchase that treasure. Special Discounts The Rule of St. Benedict is a series of instructions given by St. Benedict to those who wished to follow the monastic life. It is a guideline for how to live in a community, pursuing the call to holiness. The rule strikes a balance between action and reflection, hospitality and contemplation, between work and prayer. The stranger is to be welcomed as if he or she were Christ; the practice of hospitality. Prayer and listening to God are the foundation of a holy life. These two values-work and prayer are to be kept in balance. Our readings for today remind us that we too must strike a balance between work and prayer in our lives; we may not be monks, but we are also called to seek holiness as our true vocation. Abraham and Sarah entertain the visitors and unknowingly entertain angels (Hebrews 13:2). Hospitality, welcoming and caring for strangers, was something expected of people in the ancient Middle East. In a time when there were no formal hotels or public places of assistance, travelers relied on the kindness of strangers. To refuse welcome or care to someone was a great evil. Hospitality became an art form; people busied themselves about with all the tasks of feeding and welcoming a visitor. In our reading from St. Luke s gospel, Martha is busy with the work of hospitality; that s why she is upset with her sister, because she is not joining her in the work. But Jesus points out to Martha that Mary s chosen part is the better way to welcome Him; sitting at his feet and listening. We need to work, but we also need to pray. We need to be a friendly community and welcome people into our midst, but we are welcoming them to encounter God through worship. We need to care for others, but we need to see how they are truly cared for by seeking wisdom from the source of all life, God. We need to meet and greet our neighbors, but we also need silence to hear God speak to the depths of our souls. Balance is the key to true growth in holiness, both as individuals and as a community. We cannot be a social service agency or a social club, nor can we be a collection of solitaries. We come together to worship God, encountering Him in Word and Sacrament, we then serve Him in our neighbor. Work and pray is not only a good motto for Benedictine monks, it is a good motto for all of us. To help us strike that balance between welcome and reflection, we will be introducing a new practice before Sunday Masses in the fall. You will be invited to greet those around you and then share any prayer intentions you may each have. We will explain this more as we prepare for this step, but it fits with the call to be welcoming and prayerful. It is also important that when we come to Mass we are respectful of the needs of others as well as the purposes of the church building itself. Greet your neighbors, by all means, but also allow for quiet in the church as that others may pray in preparation for Mass. We all need to take that time to prepare for the encounter with God that the liturgy is and to recognize the presence of the Lord with us in the church, particularly in the Blessed Sacrament. Let us be a community of hospitality and welcome, particularly to the visitor, but also

3 JULY 17, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 3 PARISH NEWS (Pastor s Corner Con t) a people sitting quietly at the feet of Jesus listening to His word...fr. Howard. Join Christian Mothers-New member applications are being accepted for installation during the October Mass. All women over the age of 18 are welcome and encouraged to join Christian Mothers. Please contact Sue Sullivan at for more information. Applications are also available in the church vestibule. Our Lady of Fatima School Golf Outing-Our Lady of Fatima School Golf Outing will be held September 17th. Registration is at 7:45am; shotgun start at 8:30 am; scramble format. Food and drinks are available throughout the day. At the conclusion of play, meet at the clubhouse for a buffet lunch, prizes, awards, and raffles. For additional information and to register, see the bulletin informational insert or pick one up on the vestibule counter. You may also contact Jeremy Pascia at Ushers Request-If the Mass you are attending is being offered for a member of your family or if you requested it, please notify the ushers ten minutes prior to the beginning or Mass if you wish to take up the gifts. Parish Picnic-The 17th annual OLOF Parish Picnic will be held Sunday, August 28th, at Hopewell Community Park, Shelter #1. The fun will start at 2pm with dinner at 3 pm. The parish will supply hamburgers, hotdogs and kielbasa. We are asking our Parish Family for beverage donations this year. If your last name begins with A K, please bring a dessert to feed 10 people. If your last name starts with L Z, please bring a side dish to feed 10. If you can give us a hand with set-up, cooking and /or clean-up, call Anne at (leave message). OLOF Parish Picnic Reservations Sunday, August 28th, 2016 Pray for Priests. The Marian Movement of Priests Prayer Group will meet this Wednesday, July 20th, at 1pm in the church to pray for all priests. Please join us. Indoor Flea Market St. Titus Parish is holding a Flea Market every Monday and Thursday throughout the month of July. Hours of operation are 9am to 1pm. Please enter school through Sheffield Avenue entrance. You may just find that treasure you have been looking for. For more information call Our Lady of Sacred Heart Honor Roll-Congratulations to the students who made the honor roll at OLSH: Honors Gina Crisi, Elizabeth Fernandez, and Samantha Keely; Highest Honors Sara Oros and Emily Palombo. Name Number of Adults Number of Children under 12 Check if you would like to help Phone Number Please respond by August 23rd via collection basket or rectory drop-off.

4 PAGE 4 OUR LADY OF FATIMA ALIQUIPPA, PA AROUND THE DIOCESE Ham Dinner Turn your oven off and come to our Family Fresh Ham Dinner Wednesday, July 20th from 3 to 7 pm at St. Cecilia Social Hall, Rochester. The sides include: sweet or scalloped potatoes, green beans, salad, desert & beverage. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children Catholic Pilgrimage St. Frances Cabrini Church is sponsoring a Catholic Pilgrimage to Mexico s Our Lady of Guadelupe Shrine and Mexico City, December The cost is $2, per person including air from Pittsburgh, breakfast, lunch & dinner daily. Holy Mass everyday. For a flyer or more information, please call Cathie or Mike Milano at Rachel s Vineyard Retreat A Rachel s Vineyard weekend retreat for post abortion healing will be held on September at the Spiritan Center in Bethel Park. To register or for more information, call Toni Jester at Andy Rooney s Reflections on Life I ve learned that walks with my father on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult. On Mission for the Church Alive! will help us envision how our parishes, schools and ministries can best respond to the changing landscape of our communities so they can be vital centers of worship and service. Since 2000, Mass attendance across the diocese has fallen 40 percent, half our parishes are running operational deficits, and pending retirements will mean far fewer priests will be available in the future to serve God s people. But the possibilities and opportunities are endless! Learn how to get involved at one of this week s summer sessions, 7-8:30 pm: Monday, July 18th at St Joseph Parish in O Hara Twp; Tuesday, July 19th at St. Monica in Beaver Falls/ Chippewa Twp.; Thursday, July 21st at St. Margaret Mary in Moon Twp. or July 21st at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland with Bishop David Zubik. Visit for more information. Handbell Concert-Mrs. Sue Garton will perform a handbell concert, accompanied by organist Mary Rita Rossetti, at St. Frances Cabrini Church on Saturday, July 23, at 5:30 pm. Sue is highly regarded, both nationally and internationally, for her skill and artistry as a handbell soloist, composer and clinician. Last July, Sue and Mary Rita traveled to Dallas to perform at Pinnacle, an International Handbell Festival. Sue was one of only two soloists selected from across the country to perform for this event. We are thrilled to have Sue at St. Frances Cabrini. You simply must come and hear her for yourself. You will be amazed! Free admission. Magnificat Pittsburgh Prayer Breakfast Ladies come to the Magnificat Pittsburgh Prayer Breakfast on August 6th from 9am to noon at the Doubletree by Hilton, Cranberry Twp. Hear speaker Maria Boyland s testimony of finding God at an early age, the struggles against the world s temptations, an unspeakable tragedy and the difficult road to forgiveness and living an everyday life that included uprooting family and leaving friends due to work relocations. She will tell you about many personal touches from a loving God that helped her along the journey. Cost of the breakfast is $23. To register, call Kay, or Pam, or Registration deadline is July 29. Celebrant Singers-Jon Stemkoski s Celebrant Singers, a fresh and dynamic Christian singing group from California, featuring 10 singers with a twelve piece orchestra, will minister through music, song and testimony on July 27th at 7 pm at St. Cecilia Church, 628 Virginia Ave., Rochester. The Celebrant Singers bring uplifting music and a special message. All seats are free, and all are encouraged to attend this inspiring service. A free will offering will be taken after the concert to support the ministry.

5 JULY 17, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 5 PARISH CALENDAR JULY KH-William Kohler Hall FH-Fatima House UR-Upper Room THIS SUNDAY 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 12 noon... Mass MONDAY 7:15 pm..happiness Workshop - Church TUESDAY 1:00 pm..faith Sharing Group - FH 1:00 pm... Threads of Love - UR 7:00 pm Ultreya Meeting - FH WEDNESDAY 1:00 pm..prayer Group - Church THURSDAY 9:30 am..faith Sharing Group - FH FRIDAY SATURDAY 12:30 1:00 pm... Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 4:30 pm... Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 pm... Vigil Mass NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 12 noon... Mass Last Week s Collec on Regular Collec on $10, Parish Share $ School $ Maintenance $ Parenting Pointers Love your neighbor as yourself follow up: Once appropriate self-love is acknowledged, help your child expand this to loving others. Teach them to be hospitable to everyone they meet whether or not they take an instant liking to the person. Marriage Moments Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. (Luke 10:41) What worries and burdens are you carrying today? (Money? Children? Health? Job?) Let your beloved (your spouse & God) be a comfort to you. Be present to who is most important to you today.

6 PAGE 6 OUR LADY OF FATIMA ALIQUIPPA, PA WORSHIP & SPIRITUAL LIFE MEMORIAL VOTIVE LIGHTS The votive lights this week are burning in memory of: Nellie Aynardi Please welcome into our parish family, James Joseph Bialowas and Michael Kurta III, who were recently baptized. Family Perspective Cell phones, s, faxes, texts and voice mails can reduce our lives to a continual series of interrupted moments. Listen to Jesus in today s gospel: You are anxious about many things robbing us of the precious time needed to BE with others. Quality time is quantity time. SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PRIVATE MASS INTENTIONS JULY MONDAY 9 am Margaret Durbin (Friends & Family) TUESDAY 9 am Barbara Calabria (Family) WEDNESDAY 9 am Bob Anglemyer (Lorraine Kurpiel) THURSDAY 9 am Deceased of the Paolo Silvestri Family (Mary Sylvester & Family) FRIDAY 9 am Daniel Castaldi (Don & Dolores Shemer) SATURDAY 9 am Special Intention (Dorothy & George Cindrich) 5 pm Betty Cleary (Donna Luxner) NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am Parishioners 10:00 am Ed Eiler (Family) 12 Noon Dominick Baghetti (Daughters & Grandchildren) Readings for the Week Sunday: Gn 18:1-10a/Ps 15:2-5/Col 1:24-28/Lk 10:38-42 Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16-17, 21, 23/Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 85:2-8/Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: Jer 1:1, 4-10/Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17/Mt 13:1-9 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/Ps 36:6-11/Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17/Jer 31:10-13/Jn 20:1-2, Saturday: Jer 7:1-11/Ps 84:3-6, 8, 11/Mt 13:24-30 Next Sunday: Gn 18:20-32/Ps 138:1-3, 6-8/Col 2:12-14/Lk 11:1-13