Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg. A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust. St. Joseph Leishman Avenue New Kensington, PA 15068

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1 Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 1125 Leishman Avenue New Kensington, PA Office Fax Ministry Office , ext 15 Fr. John S. Szczesny Pastor & Administrator jszczesny@dioceseofgreensburg.org St. Mary of Czestochowa 857 Kenneth Avenue, New Kensington, PA Office: Fax: Religion Center: Parish Office Hours Weekend Mass Schedule Monday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday 7:30 AM & 11:30 AM Tuesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Thursday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM 2nd & 4th Sunday 11:00 AM Friday CLOSED 1st Friday 11:15 AM Also by appointment Eucharistic Adoration 1st Friday of the month 11:00 AM - 12:00 NN Pastoral Ministry Sr. M. Carol Kardell, C.S.S.F. CKARDELL@DIOCESEOFGREENSBURG.ORG Business Manager Stephanie Gracey SGracey@dioceseofgreensburg.org Staff Organist & Director of Liturgy George Pecoraro, St. Mary gpecoraro@stmarynk.org Organist & Director of Music Diane Painter, dpainter@dioceseofgreensburg.org Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM Sunday 9:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday 5:45 PM Also by appointment Fr. Gregorio de la Cruz Soldevilla, Jr. Parochial Vicar gsoldevilla@dioceseofgreensburg.org Director of Religious Formation Deborah Discello, St. Mary ddiscello@dioceseofgreensburg.org Maintenance Greg Szarek Rebecca Planavsky, St. Mary RPlanavsky@dioceseofgreensburg.org Parish Secretaries Deborah Hilliard, dhilliard@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mary, Queen of Apostles School Catherine Collett - Principal PK - 3rd Grade 4th - 8th Grade Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Ages 3-12 Religion Center: St. Mary Cemetery Contact Person - Colin Glendenning 3380 Leechburg Road Lower Burrell, PA Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary time November 12, 2017

2 ST. JOSEPH Saturday, November 11 - Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary 3:30 PM The Rosary 4:00 PM Tekely & Grant Families (Son, Karl) Sunday, November 12 - Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary 9:00 AM The Rosary 9:30 AM Fr. Matthew Brozovic (Lois Martin & Family) Monday, November 13 - St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin 7:30 AM Jennie & Albert Koperek (Son, Ronald) Wednesday, November 15 - St. Albert the Great, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 5:45 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:15 PM Tom & Eithne Hartnett (Kath) Thursday, November 16 - St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude, Virgin 7:30 AM Paul Kello (Family) Saturday, November 18 - Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary 3:30 PM The Rosary 4:00 PM Margaret Morrow (Debbie & Family) Sunday, November 19 - Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary 9:00 AM The Rosary 9:30 AM Tommy Moyes (Moyes Family) Saint Joseph Candle November 12, November 18, 2017 In Memory of Michael Sladisky (Friends) Sanctuary Candle November 12, November 25, Mass & Candle Intentions Available Parish and St. Mary Parish are accepting 2018 Mass intentions. The suggested Mass intention stipend is $10. Parish is also accepting Sanctuary and candle intentions. The suggested stipend for the Sanctuary candle, which burns for two weeks, is $20. The suggested stipend for the candle, which burns for one week, is $10. Contact your respective parish office to schedule one of these spiritual tributes for your loved ones. Liturgical Schedule ST. MARY Sunday, November 12 - Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary 7:30 AM Michael Sladisky (St. Mary Holy Name Society) 11:00 AM The Rosary 11:15 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation 11:30 AM Stanley & Agnes Kurpakus (Family) Tuesday, November 14 7:30 AM Frances Resh (Family) Wednesday, November 15 - St. Albert the Great, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 7:30 AM Martha Slack (St. Mary Christian Mothers) Friday, November 17 - St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious 7:30 AM Stanley & Jane Olszewski (Ron & Carolyn and Family) Sunday, November 19 - Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary 7:30 AM John Plasynski (Tom & Eve Palaika) 11:00 AM The Rosary 11:30 AM In Honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Spewock (Family) Readings for the Week Monday: Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1b-10; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43; Lk 18:1-8 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21] In Memory of Jennie & Albert Koperek (Son, Ronald) in the charity of your prayers Please remember the souls of those who have died, especially for the repose of the soul of Ronald Koperek of St. Joseph Parish. May God welcome him and all who have gone before us into the joy of everlasting life, and bring comfort and peace to his family. Cemetery Plots St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Lower Burrell has plots available at competitive prices. The plots are available for all who wish to be buried in consecrated ground. If you or a loved one are interested, please contact Colin at

3 Stewardship November All Saints/All Souls All Saints/All Souls Collection Total $ Deposit Total $ St. Mary All Saints/All Souls Collection Total $ Deposit Total $ November 4 - November 5 Sunday Collection Total $ 5, Diocesan Collection 1, E.F.T. - October 1, Deposit Total $ 8, St. Mary Sunday Collection Total $ 6, Diocesan Collection 1, Deposit Total $ 8, Thank you for your generosity! Second Collection - Next Weekend Next week, our parishes will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection (CSRC). Funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and Christ s love and respect to all people here at home and abroad. Next week, please give generously to the CRSC and help Jesus in disguise. Learn more about the collection at St. Mary Parish Finance Council A meeting will be held on: Tuesday, November 14, :30 PM Parish Office Conference Room All members are urged to attend. If you cannot attend, please contact the parish office. Ministry Schedule November Lector 4:00 PM M Smith 9:30 AM L Barkowski EMHC 4:00 PM A Jablonski, T Spiering, B Constant 9:30 AM N Banichar, J Slocik, S Matta Servers 4:00 PM L N & P Katona 9:30 AM D & N Krajci, D Staniszewski St. Mary Lector 7:30 AM A Perdeus 11:30 AM K Labay EMHC 7:30 AM *D Kosmal, E Stewart, V Perdeus 11:30 AM *A Farina, D York, J Kvortek Servers 7:30 AM Kvortek Family 11:30 AM J & J Runco Counters (3) Thank you for your generosity!. November 5, 2017 Parish Finance Council A meeting will be held on: Thursday, November 16, :00 PM Conference Room, Parish Office All members are urged to attend. If you cannot attend, please contact the parish office. Neurohr & Myslewski Families, Margaret Morrow, Mary Ann Decker, Kenny Miller and All Poor Souls by Miss Leona Neurohr John Sample, Rooney, Flynn, Sample and DePoy Families by Mrs. Patricia Sample Albert Snoznik, Roberta Hillegass, Mom & Dad Petika, Grandma Snoznik, Grandpap Snoznik, Ed & Marian by Mrs, Pauline Snoznik

4 Partnered Parish News 7th & 8th Grade Catechesis Session Students in grades 7 & 8 are invited to join together on Sunday, November 12, from 12:30 PM-1:45 PM in the Religion Center. Share the Word Bible Study Share the Word, a Bible Study for adults, resumes on Monday, November 13, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the St. Francis Room. Gain a greater understanding of Scripture as we read and discuss the coming Sunday readings. Come every week or when you are able. All are welcome! St. Vincent de Paul Society The next meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be held on Tuesday, November 14, at 2:00 PM, in the Conference Room. All members are encouraged to attend. New members are always welcome! Sacramental Preparation Sacramental preparation continues for candidates only from both parishes preparing for First Penance on Saturday, November 18, from 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon in the Religion Center at St. Mary Church. Please make every effort to attend. If you cannot attend, please contact Debby at Attention Youth: Hoagie-making will be from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 18, in St. Mary Friendship Hall. Many hands are needed and appreciated! High School Youth will hold a hoagie sale at Parish on Saturday, November 18, after the 4:00 PM Mass and Sunday, November 19, at both parishes after all Masses. Cost is $5 each with proceeds being used to defray the cost of the Steubenville conference. Your support of the youth is greatly appreciated. Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus, Fr. Francis J. Hertzog Council 1381 is sponsoring: Pancake & Sausage Breakfast or Scrambled Eggs & Ham Breakfast (limited number available) Sunday, November 19-8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Suggested Donation: $5.00 St. Mary Church Friendship Hall Take-outs Available It s all right when cooked by a Knight! Christmas Raffle St. Mary Holy Name Christmas raffle is underway. First prize is a Christmas Box with cash, gift cards and surprises valued at $285. Second prize is figurines of Christmas Carolers with a lighted lamppost valued at $140. Tickets are $2.00 each and will be on sale after all Masses. Drawing will be held on Sunday, November 19, after the 11:30 AM Mass. Good luck to all ticket holders. Attention St. Mary Christian Mothers The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 14, at 5:00 PM, in Friendship Hall. All members are encouraged to attend! New members are always welcome! St. Mary St. Vincent de Paul Society The next meeting of the St. Mary St. Vincent de Paul Society will be held on Wednesday, November 15, at 7:00 PM, in the St. Frances Room. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact the parish office. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sessions for children ages 3-12 are Tuesday mornings from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. For more information, please call the Religion Center at We believe there is a deep bond between God and the child which produces in the child the desire to draw near to God. The catechists role is to prepare the environment and make presentations that call forth the child s response rather than pour in information. They listen with the child and together ask God, who are you? How do you love us? Thank you! A very special thank you to Roberta Rusiewicz of the Rusiewicz Funeral Home for generously donating the beautiful arrangements for the Remembrance Mass honoring loved ones from both and St. Mary Parishes. Your kindness is much appreciated! St. Mary Holy Name BINGO Sunday, December 3, from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM in Friendship Hall! Games are basic BINGO. No cover charge will be collected. Cards are 50 cents each with winnings split 50/50. Final game is $1.00 per card with winner take all. To be eligible to win full card, winner must have played 10 previous games. A BINGO Happy Meal will be available and all drinks are 50 cents. Daubers will also be available. Please remember: All players must be 18 years of age.

5 Shop Giant Eagle - Help Mary Queen of Apostles School All you need to do is register your Giant Eagle Advantage Card at or by calling and enter the school ID #3647 and shop. Each scan of your Giant Eagle Advantage Card will accumulate points that help MQA earn FREE educational equipment. Thank you from the teachers and students at Mary Queen of Apostles School Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) Christmas Artwork Contest Our diocesan participation in last year s contest was overwhelming we received more than 254 qualifying entries from 9 schools/parishes/faith formation classes. Of the twenty (20) that were selected for submission to the National Office, TWO of our students were winners again! Their artwork will be displayed at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC during Advent 2017 along with twenty-two (22) other national winners. Nationally, there were nearly 15,000 entries last year from 53 dioceses! The Contest is open to students in grades K-8. However, past years' winners are not eligible to submit an entry. The Mission Office would especially like to encourage all children in those grades to participate. Parish and school Faith Formation children, Home-schooled children, and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd participants are all eligible. Details for this year s Contest are available in the parish office. All entries must be postmarked by January 31, Please mail all entries to: MCA Artwork Contest, Diocese of Greensburg, 723 E. Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA Parish & Neighbor News What s Happening This Week Upcoming Events Saturday, November 18 - Guided Church Tour - Holy Family Parish, Latrobe - 11:00 AM-2:00 PM - Reservations are not required. Specials accommodations made for groups. - To schedule a group tour with/without lunch, contact Charlene Nicholson at or cmnicholson54@gmail.com. Sisters Speak at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral The final talk in the series, brought to us by the Sisters of Charity, continues this week. The talk will be from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM in the parish social hall. Refreshments and discussions will be included in the evening. There is no charge to attend, but please RSVP to the parish office at so we can plan properly. November 13: The Suffering Servant with Sr. Marian Madden 2018 Lucky Number Calendars Support the ministries and the mission of the Sisters of Divine Providence by purchasing a $25 Lucky Number Calendar based on the PA Daily Lottery. Pick 3 Day or Pick 3 Evening numbers are available, and your number is yours for the entire 2018 calendar year. Daily winners receive a minimum of $25 up to $150. Great gift idea. More information, visit cdpsisters.org/ LuckyNumber or call Pat at Let us throw ourselves into the ocean of God s goodness, where every failing will be cancelled and anxiety turned into love....st. Paul of the Cross. Sunday, November 12 SM Holy Name Society 8:30 AM Conference Room St. Mary 7th & 8th Grade Catechesis 12:30 PM-1:45 PM Religion Center St. Mary Monday, November 13 Share the Word Adult Bible Study 1:00 PM-3:00 PM St. Francis Room St. Mary Tuesday, November 14 CGS Session 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Religion Center St. Mary SJ St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 2:00 PM Conference Room SM Finance Council Meeting 3:30 PM Conference Room SM Christian Mothers Meeting 5:00 PM Friendship Hall St. Mary CGS Session 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Religion Center St. Mary Wednesday, November 15 Bible Study-The Gospel of Matthew 6:00 PM Friendship Hall St. Mary SM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 7:00 PM St. Francis Room St. Mary NO SJ Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 16 SJ Finance Council Meeting 3:00 PM Conference Room St. Joeph CGS Session 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Religion Center St. Ma Saturday, November 18 Sacramental Prep-Candidates Only 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Religion Center St. Mary Youth Hoagie Making 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Friendship Hall St. Mary Youth Hoagie Sale After Mass Church Sunday, November 19 K of C Pancake Breakfast 8:00 AM-1:00 PM Friendship Hall St. Mary Youth Hoagie Sale After Masses Church & St. Mary

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