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St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 School House Lane, P.O.

Kosisko, Administrator Email... rkosisko@dioceseofgreensburg.org Rev. Teodoro Abner Cortezano, Parochial Vicar Email... tcortezano@dioceseofgreensburg.

....mstrucaly@dioceseofgreensburg.org Addy Evangeliste, Bulletin & Parish Website Email.. aevangeliste@dioceseofgreensburg.

org Online Giving Service (web base electronic contributions, safe & secure) Visit www.straymondchurch.

our parish activities of cancellations at KDKA channel 2 BAPTISMS: Please contact the Parish Office for Baptism. CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:30 PM.

Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Daily Mass: 8:00 AM at St. Raymond Chapel (under office) Except Friday.

Holy Days: See bulletin BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

1 St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 School House Lane, P.O. Box 330, Donegal, PA A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg Parish Staff: Rev. Richard J. Kosisko, Administrator ... rkosisko@dioceseofgreensburg.org Rev. Teodoro Abner Cortezano, Parochial Vicar ... tcortezano@dioceseofgreensburg.org Bill Pospisil, Coordinator of Faith Formation bpospisil@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mary Strucaly, Parish Secretary mstrucaly@dioceseofgreensburg.org Addy Evangeliste, Bulletin & Parish Website .. aevangeliste@dioceseofgreensburg.org Contact Information: Parish Office Parish Fax Website - Online Giving Service (web base electronic contributions, safe & secure) Visit select the Online Giving link and follow the commands Catholic Charities Help Line In the event of inclement weather: Please check our parish activities of cancellations at KDKA channel 2 BAPTISMS: Please contact the Parish Office for Baptism. CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:30 PM. MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made with the Pastor at least one year in advance. October 14, 2018 MASSES: Saturday (Vigil): 4:30 PM. Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Daily Mass: 8:00 AM at St. Raymond Chapel (under office) Except Friday. An Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction: Every First Friday of the month after the 8:00 AM Mass until 10:00 AM. Holy Days: See bulletin BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed Friday. St. Raymond of the Mountains Parish Mission Statement We, the parish of St. Raymond of the Mountains (Donegal, PA) are situated in a resort area and comprised of many rural communities. We come together to share and strengthen our faith in God and each other by celebrating the sacraments and striving to follow God s teaching. We are called to be open to the Holy Spirit and to build a stronger Faith Community by serving the needs of others, by educating, and by welcoming all.

St. Raymond of the Mountains Church October 14, 2018 GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Christian author C.S. Lewis once wrote that Christianity is not so much about being nice people but in being "new men.

"Teacher, all of these I have observed from my youth." Perhaps for some of us it's easy to answer this way. "I'm a good person!" he seems to reply.

Whether he's being honest or fudging the truth, Jesus accepts his answer at face value with compassion. "Jesus, looking at him, loved him." But he's not done yet!

2 St. Raymond of the Mountains Church October 14, 2018 GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Christian author C.S. Lewis once wrote that Christianity is not so much about being nice people but in being "new men." We see this contrast in today's Gospel. "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus first answers in the predictable way. Follow the commandments! "Teacher, all of these I have observed from my youth." Perhaps for some of us it's easy to answer this way. "I'm a good person!" he seems to reply. Does he truly follow all the commandments he professes to follow? Does he -- in word and deed -- check off all the boxes of the moral law? Perhaps. Whether he's being honest or fudging the truth, Jesus accepts his answer at face value with compassion. "Jesus, looking at him, loved him." But he's not done yet! Jesus wants to remind us that this attitude alone is not enough. "Go, sell what you have... then come, follow me." Jesus' invitation to the young man is radical. Abandon everything that gives you any sense of security. Give it all up for an unknown future with a wandering preacher. The Christian life is not easy. "How hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!" It's easier, Jesus says, for a gigantic camel to squeeze itself through a tiny needle's eye. But the God of the universe creates out of nothing, breaks the bars of hell, and raises the dead to life. Is a needle's eye really such an obstacle? Jesus' invitation is always bigger than our own limitations. This week, what do we need to offer up? How is Jesus inviting us to follow him? St. Anne Home Lottery Calendars Lottery calendars benefitting St. Ann Home will be sold at the Church Narthex before and after Mass next weekend, October 20 & 21. The cost is $25 per calendar with 365 days to win! Your generosity has made this fundraiser successful in the past, and we hope you will support St. Anne Home again this year. God bless you! Readings for the Week of October 14, 2018 Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/Ps 90:12-13, 14-15, [14]/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31--5:1/Ps 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6-7 [cf. 2]/Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6/Ps 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48 [41a]/Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Jn 8:12]/Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, [12]/Lk 10:1-9 Friday: Eph 1:11-14/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, [12]/Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23/Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7 [7] Lk 12:8-12 Next Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [22] Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 Please remember in your prayers Josh B., Pam Balow, Matt Bauman, Beth Brown, Carla Brown, Ed Budinsky, Ginger Cairns, Terry Cavicchio, Mary Cauley, Shawn Dellgross, Amanda Dennis, Dave DeWitt, Cheryl E., Francis Ernesty, George Estochin, Laura Estochin, Mildred Estochin, Corinne Estock, Bill G., Patty Gadek, Gerald, Rose Henrickson, Barry Huey, Mitchell Johnson, Darlene Jenniches, Karen, Jadon Kalp, Jim Kalp, Megan Kalp, Carol Kelly, Ryan Kelly, Ray Kostovny, Frank Kuhns, Namon Lilly, Leslie Lloyd, Juanita Miller, Richard Miller, Theresa Miller, Margaret Mollick, Courtiney Mastowski, Cathy Nilson, Mindy O., Ryan Painter, Chris Petrarca, Greg Petrucci, Madeline R., Richard Randall, Tracy Ritenour, Dan Rocker, Mellisa Rocker, Bernie Rusinko, Bill Schulte, Gertrude Chub Shaulis, Ted Shaulis, Helen Sparks, Lisa & Declan Spell, Edie Spell, Ernestine Stanton, Jim T., Mike Terretti, Theresa, Colleen and sons, Denise Thomas, Bryce Vargo, Jane Waite, Jim Walters, and Margaret Witt. St. Florian Preschool Craft/Vendor Show Saturday, October 27, am to 3pm St. Florian Church, United, PA Come and Shop! Multiple Vendors and Crafters Get your Holiday Shopping done early! For more information contact or lhirak@dioceseofgreensburg.org. News From St. Florian, United All You Can Eat PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sunday, October 28, am to 1 pm St. Florian Church, United, PA Social Hall $8.00 per Adult $5.00 age and under Free.

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg Thank you from National LifeChain Coordinator Our thanks to all who participated in the life chain at Mellon park on Sunday,

If so, please join Rachel Burke on Sunday, October 28 after the 10:30 a.m. Holy Mass to travel to the Pittsburgh Planned Parenthood.

This is an excellent opportunity to receive service hours, see if this may be a calling from God to you, and help God do His saving work. We will pray peacefully from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Pittsburgh, and return to St Raymond's Church between 4:30-5:00 p.

NEW EVANGELIZATION The new evangelization is a call to proclaim the teachings of Jesus Christ and a call to repentance.

Even as we work to end injustices, we all share the guilt of being sinners who actively contribute to a culture of selfgratification and self-righteousness and who resist anyone who challenges our

Every pope since the Second Vatican Council Paul VI, John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis states that evangelization demands that we first humbly admit our own need for forgiveness, and acquire

Being thus well-grounded we can proceed to carry out our mission to share our Faith by deed and by word. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults At Baptism we become members of the Catholic Church.

The Bible and the Catechism are primary resources we should use to promote this growth.

3 A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg Thank you from National LifeChain Coordinator Our thanks to all who participated in the life chain at Mellon park on Sunday, October 7th. Thanks to all of you for your support. God Bless, Dave & Terry Kelly ATTENTION CONFIRMATION STUDENTS Do you need Confirmation service hours? If so, please join Rachel Burke on Sunday, October 28 after the 10:30 a.m. Holy Mass to travel to the Pittsburgh Planned Parenthood. We will join with other 40 Days For Life prayer vigil volunteers to pray on the sidewalk near the abortion clinic. This is an excellent opportunity to receive service hours, see if this may be a calling from God to you, and help God do His saving work. We will pray peacefully from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Pittsburgh, and return to St Raymond's Church between 4:30-5:00 p.m. Parents and family are invited to join us. Permission Slips required. For more information, contact Rachel Burke at (724) or (760) or at kwburke1@msn.com. NEW EVANGELIZATION The new evangelization is a call to proclaim the teachings of Jesus Christ and a call to repentance. Caution must be taken to avoid proclaiming one s own beliefs and understandings as the criteria of right and wrong. Even as we work to end injustices, we all share the guilt of being sinners who actively contribute to a culture of selfgratification and self-righteousness and who resist anyone who challenges our convictions. Every pope since the Second Vatican Council Paul VI, John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis states that evangelization demands that we first humbly admit our own need for forgiveness, and acquire accurate knowledge of our Faith by studying especially the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Being thus well-grounded we can proceed to carry out our mission to share our Faith by deed and by word. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults At Baptism we become members of the Catholic Church. As Christians our vocation is to live our faith and be holy. We must pray and study in order to promote our interior spiritual growth. The Bible and the Catechism are primary resources we should use to promote this growth. Actively participating in the liturgies of the Eucharist and Reconciliation also supply us with the food for our journey through life. It is also essential that we plan and set aside at least a few minutes every day for reading, quiet reflection or meditation lest we fail to make our faith the guiding factor in our lives. If we do these things, our lives will result in peace of mind with the confidence and strength to bear the crosses we all must endure. An eternal reward is well worth the effort. BIBLE At the present time our Gospel readings for Sunday are being taken from the Gospel of Mark. This was probably the earliest Gospel, written about 70AD. It presents Jesus teachings in story form, and is filled with accounts of conflicts between Him and demons and human opponents. Mark reveals Jesus to be the Messiah and the Son of God at His baptism by John in the Jordan. The Gospel recounts the call of the disciples, Jesus ministry in Galilee, His healings and teachings, and His disputes with religious leaders as He journeys to His death and resurrection in Jerusalem. It was written in Rome for Gentiles unfamiliar with Jewish customs shortly after the martyrdoms of Peter and Paul. Mark wrote this Gospel to encourage Christians to remain faithful in times of persecution. Our Bible Discussion Study Group sessions will continue this Thursday, October 18, at 6:30 in the Parish Social Hall. Come and participate.

This Week in the Parish This Sunday, Oct. 14-8:00 a.m. Morning Mass - 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond Religious Ed. Classes (CL) Tuesday, Oct. 16-6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (CH) Thursday, Oct.

4 This Week in the Parish This Sunday, Oct. 14-8:00 a.m. Morning Mass - 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond Religious Ed. Classes (CL) Tuesday, Oct. 16-6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (CH) Thursday, Oct. 18-6:30 p.m. Bible Study (PH) Saturday, Oct. 20-4:00 p.m. Pray the Rosary (CH) - 4:30 p.m. Evening Mass Next Sunday, Oct. 21-8:00 a.m. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond Religious Ed. Classes (CL) - 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass (RC) = Rectory Chapel (RM) = Rectory Meeting Room (CH) = Church (CL) = Classrooms (PH) = Parish Social Hall Our Weekly Offering OFFERTORY October 6 & 7, 2018 (94 out of 388 = 24%) Envelopes $2, Loose $ Monthly $80.00 Total $2, Needed for Expenses $4, Difference - $1, Mission Co-Op (Envelopes & Loose) $1, Seminarian/Clergy $ World Mission $45.00 Many thanks and may God Bless you for your generosity!!! The 7 th Annual Verna Montessori School (VMS) Italian Dinner will be held Sunday, November 4 th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Pius X Social Hall in Mt. Pleasant. Come and enjoy Sister Lucy s famous meatballs, authentic Italian sauce, spaghetti, salad, freshbaked DeLallo s Italian bread, homemade desserts and a beverage, all for just $10 per dinner and $5 for children ages 8 and under. A 50/50 drawing and fabulous basket raffle will take place during the dinner. Please join us for delicious food and a fun-filled time with VMS students. Take-out dinners will be available. THW/The Hillbilly Way Concert Conn-Area Catholic School will be hosting THW, formerly the Hillbilly Way, an excellent country band. Join us on Saturday, November 17 th at New Haven Hose Social Hall. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with a cash bar, snack bar and raffles open to ticket holders. Our opening act features Aubrey Burchell, former American Idol contestant in This is an Over 21 event and tickets are on sale NOW for $15 each at Conn-Area Catholic School, 613 E. Crawford Avenue. Call for more information. Don t miss this exciting night of country entertainment in Connellsville.

5 MASSES THIS WEEK Sat. - October 13 - Vigil: Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 p.m. + Andrew J. Jenca (Tidwell Family) Sun. - October 14 - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. + Mary Rega (Mary Strucaly) 10:30 a.m. Our Parish Members Mon. - October 15 - St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church 8:00 a.m. + Maureen Cusack (Bob & Carol Lunieski) Tues. - October 16 - Weekday Wed. - October 17 - St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr Thurs. - October 18 - St. Luke, Evangelist Fri. - October 19 - Sts. John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues, Priest & Companions, Martyrs 8:00 a.m. + Michael Werthman (Ray Werthman) Sat. - October 20 - Vigil: Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 p.m. + Jennie Maholtz (Ed Maholtz) Sun. - October 21 - Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. + James Mollick, Sr. (Cathy Korzen) 10:30 a.m. Our Parish Members The flowers on the Altar this weekend are donated by anonymous Thank you and God bless you for your generosity. Sat. Oct. 20 LITURGICAL MINISTERS SERVERS 4:30 p.m. - Tim Pisula 8:00 a.m. - Nicole Shinsky 10:30 a.m. - Cameron Wojnar EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Sat. Oct. 20 4:30 p.m. - Cathy Wenk - Ginger Cairns - Dorothy Voke 8:00 a.m. - Kathleen Smith Mizak - Noreen Brady - Karen Chearney 10:30 a.m. - Cheryl Cupps - Deneen Vinkler - Mary DeLose Sat. Oct. 20 READERS 4:30 p.m. - Tim Pisula 8:00 a.m. - Peggy Schafer 10:30 a.m. - Bill Pospisil

St. Raymond of the Mountains

St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 School House Lane, P.O. Box 330, Donegal, PA 15628 724-593-7479 A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg Parish Staff: Rev. Richard J.