CHURCH MARGARET SAINT MARY 3055 LEECHBURGL SUNDAY SIXTEENTH TIME 17, 2016 SACRAMENTSACRAMENTS PASTORALASTORAL STAFFTAFF BURRELL,, PA IN ORDINARY MASS

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1 SAINT MARGARET MARY CHURCH A P 3055 LEECHBURGL ROAD,, LOWERL BURRELL,, PA HARITABLE TRUST & PARISHP OF THE DIOCESE OF A PENNSYLVANIA CHARITABLE OF GREENSBURG Vol. X ~ No. 33 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME IME ~ JULYJ 17, 2016 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Weekdays (Monday ~ Friday) 8:00 a.m. Holy Days 8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Confession Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. and by appointment The Youth Honors Mass took place at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on Sunday, July 12. St. Margaret Mary had three high school seniors honored at this Mass. (Standing left-right with Fr. Eric Dinga) Michael Schultz, Jake Hayes and Melanie Opyrchal. Congratulations Michael, Jake and Melanie. PASTORALASTORAL STAFFTAFF Very Rev. Kenneth G. Zaccagnini, V.F., Pastor (kzaccagnini@dioceseofgreensburg.org) - Ext. 16 Rev. Gregorio Soldevilla, Jr., Parochial Vicar (Baptismal Preparation) (gsoldevilla@dioceseofgreensburg.org) - Ext. 14 William Staniszewski, Business Manager (wstaniszewski@smmlb.org) - Ext. 17 Mary Murphy, Director of Music & Liturgy (mmurphy@smmlb.org) - Ext 20 Donna Misak, Director of Faith Formation; Coordinator of Youth Ministry (dmisak@smmlb.org) - Ext. 19 Ariel Schroeder, Coordinator of Parish Ministries; Director of Marketing (aschroeder@dioceseofgreensburg.org) - Ext. 37 Sharon Pearson, Financial Secretary (spearson@smmlb.org) - Ext. 12 Linda Scott, Parish Secretary (lscott@smmlb.org) - Ext. 11 CONTACT US smmp@smmlb.org ~ Phone: Website: ~ Fax: Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. SACRAMENTSACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Contact Father Greg at the parish office to schedule a Baptism Seminar prior to the baptism of your first child. MARRIAGE: Contact the parish office at least nine months in advance for information and scheduling. (RCIA) RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: Considering entry into the Catholic Church? Contact the parish office for an appointment. PASTORAL CARE OF THE HOMEBOUND: To arrange for the Sacraments, contact the parish office. MINISTRYINISTRY OF HOMEOME VISITATION: Sisters of Mary Immaculate: MARY QUEEN OF APOSTLES SCHOOL Catherine Collett, Principal mqa@mqaschool.org Office: or PASTORALASTORAL COUNCILOUNCIL 2015 Michael Arabia, Mark Cortese, Thomas Klebine, Kenneth Hayes, Sally Lagatutta, Tracy Lindo, Frederick Lukac, Dianne Lucas, Lauren Ockree, Darlene Polinski, Mary Jo Schultz, Phyllis Roberts-Spiering FINANCE COUNCIL 2015 Richard Kalkstein, Donald Ryan, Danielle Skowronski, Thomas Thimons

2 Father Ken s Notes 2 NEVER GIVE UP Sir Winston Churchill took three years getting through eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. It seems ironic that years later Oxford University asked him to address its commencement exercises. He arrived with his usual props. A cigar, a cane and a top hat accompanied Churchill wherever he went. As Churchill approached the podium, the crowd rose in appreciative applause. With unmatched dignity, he settled the crowd and stood confident before his admirers. Removing the cigar and carefully placing the top hat on the podium, Churchill gazed at his waiting audience. Authority rang in Churchill s voice as he shouted, Never give up! Several seconds passed before he rose to his toes and repeated: Never give up! His words thundered in their ears. There was a deafening silence as Churchill reached for his hat and cigar, steadied himself with his cane and left the platform. His commencement address was finished. Father Ken PRAY DAILY Each Christian needs half an hour of prayer each day, except when we are busy; then we need an hour. St. Francis de Sales

3 Sat./Sun. 7/ :00 pm 8:30 am 11:00 am Mon. 7/18 Tues. 7/19 Wed. 7/20 6:00 pm Thurs. 7/21 Fri. 7/22 Sat./Sun. 7/ :00 pm 8:30 am 11:00 am The Eucharistic Table SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Gen 18:1-10a; Ps 15:2-5; Col 1:24-28; Lk 10: Jenny Taylor (Paul & Fran Zanotti) + Mass for the Congregation + William Hess (Carole & Family) ST.. CAMILLISC DE LELLIS Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 12: David Haugh (Wife & Family) WEEKDAY Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 85:2-8; Mt 12: Madelyn Rutkowski & Lil Plasczynski (Wanda Spiering) ST.. APOLLINARISA POLLINARIS Jer 1:1, 4-10; Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab, 15, 17; Mt 13:1-9 + Jean Speicher (Frank & Chick Galioto) + Judy Swanderski (Neighborhood #1) Outdoor Mass at Dave & Louann Wohleber s home ST.. LAWRENCEL AWRENCE OF BRINDISIRINDISI Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Ps 26:6-7ab, 8-11; Mt 13: Mary Rogers (Bob & Shellie Bolewitz) + Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 12 Noon ST.. MARYM MAGDALENE Jer 3:14-17; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Jn 20:1-2, Mary DeCola (Jeff & Gretchen Schoepf) SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Gen 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-3, 6-8; Col 2:12-14; Lk 11: Emil & Rose Plastino (Fred Aiello) + Eleanor Owcar (Jack & Dona Carabin) + Mass for the Congregation Remember in your prayers Catherine Gibson, sister of Veronica Gulick, who died July 3. David Mazak, son of Margaret Mazak, who died July 9. May the Lord grant them eternal rest and peace, and bless their families with consolation. Music Assistants ~ St. Margaret Mary Church has two openings for Music Assistants (youth instrumental and accompanying) to assist with the continued development and formation of Youth and Adult Music Ministry. The job descriptions can be found on the SMM website at Contact Mary Murphy at the parish office. This Week 3 Tuesday, July 19 6:30 pm Senior High Youth - Tuesday s at Kotecki Park Thursday, July 21 5:30 pm Buses leave SMM parking lot for the Pirate baseball game Saturday, July 23 6:00 pm Baptism Session - Father Greg s Office Join Bishop Malesic on Thursday, August 4, for A DAY OF PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE IN EMMITSBURG. MARYLAND. Visit the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Pilgrimage includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation, boxed lunch and snacks. Dinner cost not included. Mass (Bishop Malesic Presider/Homilist). Rosary, Reconciliation, Adoration, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and much more. Cost for this pilgrimage is $59. For details or to register, call Father William Lechnar, Director of Pilgrimages at ext or visit

4 4 SAINT MARGARET MARY S YOUNG ADULT GROUP Mission: Saint Margaret Mary s Young Adult Group allows young adults to gather together to grow with each other in their faith, and to further develop their relationship with God. All adults are welcomed, especially years of age. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, except June to September when meetings will occur the 3rd Sunday of the month only. The meetings will include reading the Gospel passage for that week, and free discussion about the reading. The meetings will also consist of discussions on various topics affecting young Catholic adults. Meetings will generally be somewhat structured, but allow for free discussion of issues and topics that interest and affect young adults. Members will also have the opportunity to participate in social events and service events that will be coordinated seasonally throughout the year. Leadership Team: The Leadership Team will meet once a month before the general meetings to discuss any new business and coordinate activities. Co-Presidents/Coordinators: Justin Pavetto and Krista Sobecki Vice-President: Aric Fellers Secretary/Communications/Social Media: Brenna Feeney Upcoming Dates: Sunday, July 17 ~ Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Freude Room Wednesday, July 20 ~ Faith Night at PNC Park - Pittsburgh Pirates Game - 7:05 p.m. Sunday, August 21 ~ Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Freude Room September 18 ~ Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Freude Room

5 5 Bishop Malesic celebrated the Youth Honors Mass this past Sunday with the youth from the Diocese of Greensburg. This is a celebration of graduating 2016 seniors who were nominated by their parish leaders for being outstanding examples of Catholic Youth. Congratulations to Michael Schultz, Jake Hayes and Melanie Opyrchal from St. Margaret Mary Church. 50th Wedding Anniversaries ~ Bishop Malesic invites all couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary during the calendar year 2016 to participate in a special Golden Jubilee Mass to be held at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on Sunday, September 25, at 3:00 p.m. The Jubilarians, their children, relatives or friends should contact the parish office to register couples for this celebration. Even though they may not be able to attend the Mass, they will receive a scroll signed by the Bishop commemorating their anniversary. Please reply by July 26 to the parish office.

6 MQA School Volunteers Needed Mary Queen of Apostles School is planning the move of the Leishman Avenue Site to our new location at the former Greenwald School. We are in need of volunteers to help move the furniture, equipment and classroom items on July 23. If you are able to volunteer, please call the school office at Thank you. Stewardship Table Weekly Financial Statement ~ July 17, 2016 Catholic Institute Loan Current Loan Amount: 706, Payments Received: Building Fund Envelopes: (1,193.00) Capital Campaign Payments Received: (66,455.22) Current Loan Balance: 638, ** Loan Interest Payment for July , * Interest payments are made from our operating budget whenever possible so that the campaign contributions go directly to the principal of the loan. Note: 100% of all monies received for Debt Reduction are applied to the loan. Endowment Fund: Quarterly PNC Investment Report Dated 03/31/16: 213, July 9 & 10 Mass Attendance 1,279 Sunday Envelopes (387) 11, Electronic Giving (44) 1, Building Fund (12) 1, Total: $14, Change for Haiti $ Ministry Schedule July 23 & 24 Presider GREETERS Technical Team 5 pm Father Greg J. Laverty T. Kratz C. Kratz D. Misak M. Garda 8:30 am Father Greg J. Nesbit L. Pavetto M.A. Ryan J. Manga A. Pacuch 11 am Father Ken A. Mayher J.L. Mazur J. Mazur E. Yakelis M. Joyce ALTAR SERVERS LECTORS Liturgy of the Word 5 pm A. Bucci K. Schafer K. Schafer M. Garda R. Kowalski J. Silicki None None 8:30 am J. Hayes G. Bendis E. Fennell S. Fennell C. Sakala R. Tatrn None None 11 am M. McGowan J. Hyland D. Hyland E. Mester S. Thimons B. Fedoush M. Cox EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5 pm R. Cortez P. Couturiaux J. Cox M. Cox C. Jarussi L. Kish J. Litz A. Pavetto M. Schroeder 8:30 am V. Beer J. Bieranoski S. Bieranoski R. Farinelli D. Fellers K. Hayes J. Kane J. Lee C. Moyes 11 am C. Carson F. Dombrowski R. Dunmire D. Hornack T. Hornack L. Hyland T. Hyland J. Ondako P. Mike USHERS 5 pm E. Gross K. Keller A. Falleroni M. Kardibin J. Tallarico T. Cavanaugh D. Swick G. Rapp 8:30 am T. Farina S. Warden S. Skeba B. Crivaro T. Cambal 11 am J. Hess S. Mike M. Misak J. Potosnak D. McClaine T. Rayburg

7 Community Corner 7 St. Gertrude Alumni Festival ~ All former students and faculty of St. Gertrude School, Vandergrift, are invited to attend the first St. Gertrude Alumni Festival, on August 13, in the school yard, following the 4:00 p.m. Mass. Tours of the school, class photos, memorabilia, food, and entertainment will be available. The committee is looking for old photos, and memorabilia from the school that may be shared. Please label them with your name and phone number, so that they may be returned. AARP Smart Driver Program (Two-Day Option) at Allegheny Valley Hospital, 1301 Carlisle Street, Natrona Heights on July 27 and July 28 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Participants must bring proof of prior attendance and a valid PA driver s license. Proof of AARP membership, if applicable, is needed to qualify for a reduced class fee. The AARP Smart Driver Program is the nation s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older and has helped millions of drivers to remain safe on today s roads for over 25 years. Learn how to adjust your driving to allow for normal age-related physical changes and reduce your traffic violations, crashes and chances for injuries. Graduates may qualify for a state mandated multi-year discount on auto insurance. FEE: $15 per person for AARP members with proof of membership or $20 for non-members. Class size is limited. Reservations are required. Please call or , option 2.