SATURDAY 4:30 PM SUNDAY: 8:30 AM 10:30 AM SATURDAY AT NOON. December 10, 2017 FRIENDSHIP MEAL

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1 SATURDAY 4:30 PM SUNDAY 8:30 AM 10:30 AM SATURDAY AT NOON December 10, 2017 FRIENDSHIP MEAL Our parish is partnering with the United Presbyterian Church to host the community Friendship Meal this Wednesday, December 13 at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall at United Presbyterian Church, 601 5th Avenue, New Kensington. Parishioners from both parishes are invited to participate. Volunteers are also needed to help serve and clean up. Simply show up around 4:00 PM is you are able to help with setup or bring your family to share in the community meal at 5:00 PM. Cleanup is usually completed by 6:30 PM. SUNDAY: MONDAY: TUES - THURS: FRIDAY: 9 AM - 12 PM 9 AM - 8 PM 9 AM - 5 PM 9 AM - 1 PM

2 Directory for Mount Saint Peter Parish Staff Monsignor Michael J. Begolly, D.Min. Pastor ext. 205 mbegolly@dioceseofgreensburg.org Father Gregorio dela Cruz Soldevilla, Jr. Parochial Vicar ext. 14 gsoldevilla@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Pat Policastro, MA Pastoral Associate ext. 210 Ministry to the Sick, Homebound, & Care Facilities ppolicastro@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Elizabeth Haberstroh, LSW, MDiv Pastoral Associate for Youth, Young Adults & Mission Outreach ext. 206 ehaberstroh@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mr. David Leo Director, Pastoral Music Ministry ext. 213 dleo@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mr. William Staniszewski Business Manager ext. 203 wstaniszewski@dioceseofgreensburg.org Parish Office 100 Freeport Road New Kensington, PA (fax) Sherri Baker, Parish Secretary ext. 201 sbaker@dioceseofgreensburg.org Kathy Waltonbaugh, Financial Secretary ext. 202 kwaltonbaugh@dioceseofgreensburg.org Lynette Focareta, Office Assistant ext. 222 Jerry Garvey, Maintenance ext. 219 Pastoral Council Lauren Abel Maria Guzzo Jennifer Lombardo Larry Martin Terry Schrock Maryellen Schroeder JT Tuskan Finance Council Mary Calvanese Daniel Casper Thomas Roberts Ronald Valasek Mary Queen of Apostles School Catherine M. Collett, Principal Pre-K - 8th Grade Sacramental and Pastoral Life Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Contact Monsignor Begolly at ext. 205 for information about becoming a member of the Church. Sacrament of Infant Baptism Contact Monsignor Begolly at ext months before the child s birth to begin the baptismal preparation process. Sacrament of Marriage Contact Monsignor Begolly at least one year in advance of the anticipated date to begin the marriage preparation process. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at Noon Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Contact Monsignor Begolly to request the sacrament Addolorata Society Sandy Laney Altar Servers Monsignor Begolly X 205 Choir David Leo Comfort Blanket Ministry Joyce Rapsinski Disciples of Vincent DePaul Vinnie Hannon CALL PARISH OFFICE Environment & Art Monica Pallone Faith First Coordinator Festa Committee Fish Fry Foodbank Gardeners of Eden Greeters Harvest for Haiti Holy Name Society Homebound Ministry Walter Schulte Sherri Baker X 201 Maria Tallarico Maria Guzzo CALL PARISH OFFICE Ann Grogno Kellie Abbott Mitch Farrell Larry Martin Pat Policastro x 210 Liturgical Ministry Schedules Kellie Abbott Men s Bowling League John DelVecchio Mercy Meals Sandy Laney CALL PARISH OFFICE Soup for the Soul Verlene Stonis St. Anthony Guild Trash & Treasure Ushers Darlene Durand Larry Martin Dom Flocker

3 S S A + D 10-16, 2017 P N SYMPATHY We commend to your prayers Anna Marie Kicmol and Mary Ellen Lang who died recently. May God welcome them to the joys of Paradise and bring comfort and peace to their families. TIME ON YOUR HANDS? Sometimes in life we find we have extra time, either due to retirement, job layoff, or great organizational skills. If this is speaking to you, welcome! There are many ways in which our parishioners can be of assistance in the parish. We are always looking for volunteers available to share their talents and time. Call the Parish Office and let us know if you would be interested in helping with office mailings, being an Altar Server or Minister of Holy Communion at funerals, working the food bank, volunteering at the Community Clothes Closet, etc. It s as simple as that to get involved! Regional Advent Penance Services As Christmas draws near, we pray that Christ will dispel the darkness of sin from our lives and from our world. All are welcome to celebrate the Sacrament of God s loving mercy in these Advent days. Thursday, December 14-7:00 PM St. Margaret Mary Lower Burrell, PA Monday, December 18-7:00 PM Mt. St. Peter Tuesday, December 19-7:00 PM Christ the King Leechburg, PA Wednesday, December 20-7:00 PM St. James Apollo, PA Saturday, December 9 4:30 PM Pagliaro & Bruni Families (Children & Grandchildren) Sunday, December 10 - Second Sunday of Advent 7:45 AM Rosary 8:30 AM All Living & Deceased Parishioners 10:30 AM Donato Caravaggio (Daughter & Family) Liturgy of the Word with Children Monday, December 11 - St. Damasus I 8:30 AM Helen Belli (Jane Kowalkowski) Tuesday, December 12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe 8:30 AM Sylvia Becker (M/M Jack Henkel) Wednesday, December 13 - St. Lucy 8:30 AM Jackie Callas (Stanley & Marlene Borowski) 3:00 PM Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration Thursday, December 14 - St. John of the Cross 8:30 AM Irene Mozjesik (Lorraine Mennitto) 7:00 PM Advent Penance Service St. Margaret Mary Parish Friday, December 15 8:30 AM Anna Mae Hiborik (Daughter, Michele) Saturday, December 16 12:00 NN Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:30 PM Paul & Laverne Focareta (Terry & Lynette Focareta) Sunday, December 17 - Third Sunday of Advent 7:45 AM Rosary 8:30 AM All Living & Deceased Parishioners 10:30 AM Joseph Nee (George & Loretta Gatto) Liturgy of the Word with Children 12:00 NN Sacrament of Baptism Regional Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday 3:00-5:00 PM Mount Saint Peter Thursday 8:30 - Noon St. Margaret Mary Regional Confession Schedule Wednesday 5:45 PM St. Joseph Saturday 12:00 NN Mount Saint Peter 1:00 PM St. Margaret Mary

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5 Second Sunday of Advent Mount Saint Peter Parish Page Five HARVEST FOR HAITI COLLECTION Our monthly collection for our sisters and brothers in Haiti will be taken after all Masses this weekend. Donations help to fund educational scholarships to needy children in Solino, Haiti. LEGACY SOCIETY It is said that how we use our talents and where we spend our money define and announce our priorities. The enacted priorities of the members of our early parish are responsible for what we have here today. They selflessly sacrificed their time, talents, and treasures as they built this church with determination, ingenuity, and love. We owe it to them to pass this gift on to the next generation. This now should be our priority as we set the stage for tomorrow s world. One way to do this is to remember Mount Saint Peter Parish in your will or estate planning. This gift will support the spiritual, social, and community outreach missions of our parish and help keep our faith and good works alive in the future. For further information, please see the Legacy Society link on the parish website. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER We would like to thank all those who have made the decision to enroll in the EFT program and those who are prayerfully considering this option of giving. Your commitment and dedication to the mission of Mount Saint Peter Parish are inspiring and appreciated. As you are aware, costs go up every year due to inflation. With your constant, continual, and consistent giving using the EFT program, the finances of the Parish will be more stable. If you have not yet enrolled please consider this option and complete the form included in this weekend s bulletin. You may also enroll online by visiting the parish website and completing the electronic form. Those enrolled in the program will still receive a pack of envelopes. If you have questions regarding the EFT option of giving, please call Kathy in the Parish Office. Thank you again for your faithful stewardship. The Advent Call to Conversion The preaching of John the Baptist summons us to examine our lives. He calls us to conversion, so that we might live our lives in right relationship with God and with others. We must not only avoid what is sinful. We must also do what is good, what is right, what is just. We must live each day in light of the coming of God s Kingdom. The following questions are posed for our reflection as we seek to examine our life in light of the Good News. How am I growing in my relationship with God? How does my daily prayer deepen that relationship? How frequently do I make time to read Scripture? How actively do I participate in the prayer of the Church, especially the Sunday Eucharist? How do I show my trust in the goodness of God, and God s great love for me? How do I seek to know God s will that I may consent and cooperate? How am I a faithful steward of God s gifts to me? How have I been willing to sacrifice my desires for the benefit of others? How do I respond to those who disappoint or hurt me? How do I hand over the past to God s merciful love? How have I practiced patience, compassion, understanding, and honesty? How do my daily interactions with others around me foster goodness? How do I accept each person as my brother or sister in Christ? How do I provide for those most in need? How do I promote forgiveness, justice, and peace? Plan to participate in one of the Regional Penance Services listed in today s bulletin.

6 Second Sunday of Advent Mount Saint Peter Parish Page Six There are never too many cooks in the MSP kitchens! The Parish Social Ministry committee is expanding the number of meals it promises to deliver to people in need. So, we re still looking for a few more good cooks to put their faith into action! As a way to give back during Advent, we are seeking parishioners to put together homemade take-out meals to give to customers at MSP's Community Clothes Closet, particularly toward the end of each month on days when the store is open. Customers often are even more in need by the end of the month and can use a meal when their budgets are stretched thin. We also will continue to be providing supper to the homeless families living at the Rivers of Life Church in Arnold, a shelter program of the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches, in coming months in the new year. To get on the schedule to volunteer your time and talent for the CCC or Rivers of Life, contact Maria Guzzo in the Parish Office Thanks to so many recent donations, the Community Clothes Closet is swamped with clothing! But, specific items are still in need such as winter gloves, socks, hats, and men s jeans. Paper towels, and toilet paper are also sought-after items. In this time of Advent, when you re making your list of gifts to purchase for others, consider the needs of the less fortunate, too. Or, create a clothing drive at your workplace or within your social circle, asking that these specific items be donated. The CCC, a social outreach ministry of our parish located at 319 Tenth St., New Kensington, helps serve the needs of community members who are experiencing financial difficulty. It is open on: Mondays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM and Saturdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Please drop off donations during store hours. More information is available by calling Christina Discello at YOUTH MINISTRY MEETINGS Middle School & High School Combined Nights December 11 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Upper Room We will be coming together to gain better understanding of Christmas JOY: Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last and learning how important it is to put Christ in Christmas. December 18 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM* * Note time change Upper Room at 6:00 PM, Church at 7:00 PM We will gather at 6:00 PM to review the Sacrament of Reconciliation and be joining the parish at the Reconciliation Service and going to confession. Families are encouraged to join us for this night. Pickup will be at 8 PM at the church. Youth Ministry Movie Nights/Game Nights in the Upper Room December 14 & 21 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Upper Room DIOCESAN YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO THE MARCH FOR LIFE Youth in grades 9-12 and their adult chaperones are invited to journey to the Life is Very Good Evening Rally, Morning Mass for Life, and March for Life in Washington, DC on January 18-19, The trip includes the Life is Very Good Evening Rally, Morning Mass, Chick-fil A Lunch, the March for Life, dinner, Diocesan hat and scarf, backpack, and coach bus transportation. Early Bird registration of $90 is open until December 15. For further details visit Contact Elizabeth to register by December 14th. Space is limited. YOUTH MINISTRY WINTER RETREAT All youth of the Diocese in grades 9-12 are invited to the Diocesan High School Winter Retreat, I AM the Vine, You are the Branches, sponsored by the Diocese of Greensburg Office for Evangelization and Faith Formation. Come pray, share, learn, and take time to be with God on February 23 - February 25, 2018 at Laurelville Retreat Center in Mt. Pleasant. Register now with Elizabeth. For more information visit

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8 Second Sunday of Advent Mount Saint Peter Parish Page Eight MSP Christmas Mass Schedule December 24 4:00 PM Church 4:00 PM Marble Hall Please Note: NO 7:00 PM Mass this year. December 25 12:00 MN Church 10:30 AM Church Come and bring a friend! PARISH NEW YEAR S EVE PARTY This year, January 1 falls on a Monday. There is NO obligation to attend Mass on this holyday, since it occurs on a Monday. Therefore, there will only be one Mass on January 1, 2018 at 10:30 AM. Because there will be NO Vigil Mass on December 31, the New Year s Eve party has also been cancelled. A Peek at the Week... O & A C D OF A The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court New Kensington #860 will meet on December 14 at 5:00 PM at Eat n Park in front of Springhill Suites in the Pittsburgh Mills area for a Christmas Party. The event will be held in the meeting room in the restaurant. Please note the time and place change for this event. Catoris candy orders can be picked up there. Bring a friend and enjoy a good time. New members are always welcome. Contact Regent Theresa Shields for more information at Sunday Monday Harvest for Haiti Collection All Masses Church Usher s Christmas Gathering 6:00 PM Marble Hall Faith First 6:00 PM MQA School Second Grade Sacramental Prep 6:00 PM Marble Hall Youth Ministry 6:00 PM Upper Room Ezekiel 37 Prayer Group 7:00 PM Marble Hall CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-A-LONG N SOUP Logan s Ferry Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a mid-christmas Season Sing-a-long luncheon on Friday, December 15 at 12:00 Noon in the church s dining room followed by a light lunch with 2 different kinds of soups and fresh bread. All are welcome to come and enjoy a time of fellowship with singing and eating. RETROUVAILLE Don't suffer through another Christmas. Hope and help for troubled marriages is available through Retrouvaille. For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on January 19, please contact Retrouvaille at More information is available at Tuesday Faith Formation Committee Meeting 7:00 PM Conference Room Wednesday Eucharistic Exposition & Adoration 3:00 PM Church Thursday Friday Friendship Meal 5:00 PM United Presbyterian Church MSP Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Church Youth Ministry Game Movie Night 6:00-8:00 PM Upper Room T C UPCOMING TRIPS: December 13, The Rivers Casino January 10, The Meadows For more information, call Jen at Monday - Closed Tuesday - Friday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM For Takeout Orders call:

9 Second Sunday of Advent Mount Saint Peter Parish Page Nine M I N I S T E R S December 16/17 Altar Servers Readers Eucharistic Ministers Greeters 4:30 PM A Burchell, M Coutch E Fulgenzi M Farrell, E Hannon L Remaley Saturday K Sharrow I Drake E Kronenwetter, R Lednak 8:30 AM D Fellowes G Hall E Finn, V Gilley Tatrn Family Sunday E & J McNutt C Sites A Meledandri, S Rupert 10:30 AM J Bertucci P Lang C Greco, S & B Kennedy A & M Christy Sunday B Carabin G Schroeder J Lombardo, M Schroeder C Hutchinson E Schroeder COLLECTION REPORT December 2/3 Mass Attendance 639 Sunday Envelopes Used 381 Sunday Collection $12, EFT (42) $1, November Monthly EFT (96) $9, READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Mt 17:9a, Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, Keep up to date with what s happening at our parish website: and like Mount Saint Peter on Facebook.