St. Edward Catholic Church A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 120 St. Edward Lane, Herminie, PA A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

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1 St. Edward Catholic Church A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 120 St. Edward Lane, Herminie, PA A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg Year B - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 21, 2018 PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Richard J. Ulam, OSB Administrator pro tem rulam@dioceseofgreensburg.org Rev. Joseph E. Bonafed Pastor jbonafed@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Cheryl Hall Coordinator of Catechesis chall@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Robin Stahl Director of Music Ministry rstahl@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Glenda E. Sekerchak Administrative Secretary gsekerchak@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Lisa Arch Secretary for Catechesis larch@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mr. Jack Heinzic Custodian Mrs. Donna Bricker Rectory Domestic MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 6:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. Regional Mass at St. Barbara Church in Harrison City, Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Weekdays - Tues & Thurs 10:00 a.m. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Confession on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents must attend a Baptism Class. Please call the parish office to schedule. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Contact the pastor and arrange date at least 1 year in advance. Attendance at Marriage Prep. Program is required. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A) Adults interested in becoming Catholic should contact the Faith Formation Office. MINISTRY TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND Communion calls to the sick and homebound and those confined in nursing homes are made regularly. Please notify Fr. Joseph E. Bonafed, Pastor. PRAYER CHAIN Please contact Karen Rumbaugh or km.fedor@hotmail.com CONTACT US: Parish Office: Parish Fax: SVDP Help Line: stedward@dioceseofgreensburg.org Parish Web: Diocesan Web: Parish Mission Statement We, of St. Edward, are a large parish family diverse in age, community and background. We are united by a shared Catholic faith, offering hospitality and opportunities for spiritual growth. Our baptismal commitment is continually renewed by living and proclaiming the word of God, through our celebration of the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. The proclaiming of our faith is found in our example and participation in the world. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we strive to grow in Christ during our journey of a lifetime.

2 ST. EDWARD PARISH, A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust OCTOBER 21, 2018 HERMINIE, PA TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SAT: OCTOBER 20 6:00pm Joseph & Anna Meledin (Anni) (Ken & Patty Kmetz) SUN: OCTOBER 21 9:00am For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Edward Parish No morning Masses this week at St. Edward. You are invited to attend morning Mass at neighboring parishes. SAT: OCTOBER 27 6:00pm For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Edward Parish SUN: OCTOBER 28-30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00am Duke Lavella, Richard Stefanacci & Coach J.C. Bruno (Leo & Connie) Month of the Holy Rosary STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION October 14, 2018 Adult Envelopes $3, Teen/Children s $11.00 Loose $ Monthly $ On-Line Giving (25 families) $ Total $6, Amount budgeted for Weekly Offertory $7, Over / (Under) - ($1,875.20) Thank you for your generosity! If you held a mirror up to your life, would it reflect God s love and mercy? If you are struggling with this, try changing your attitude from I want more to thank you God for everything you have given me, I have enough to share. This change in perspective will bring you JOY through service to others. Please remember St. Edward Parish in your will. In taking on humanity, Jesus became like us in all ways but sin. He experienced heartache and sorrow, joy and affirmation, challenge and rejection. He suffered many things, but his message never wavered. He came as a servant in our midst, willing to accept his human lot, to transform all things with his submission to the will of the Father. His message to his disciples is clear: If you want to follow me, you must be a servant to all. FIRST READING: The two verses from the fourth and final servant song in Isaiah describe how the sinless servant of the Lord justifies many through his own suffering. He gives his life as a sin offering. The Lord accomplishes his will through his servant. Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you. SECOND READING: Despite being without sin, Jesus, our high priest, can sympathize with our weaknesses for he shares in the fullness of humanity. With confidence, we approach the throne of our high priest to receive his gifts of mercy and grace. We confess Jesus, the Son of God, risen and reigning forever with the Father in heaven. GOSPEL: To be great is to serve. To be first is to serve. The Son of Man provides the example par excellence of this teaching for he came to give his life as a ransom for many. BISHOP MALESIC INVITES YOU TO JOIN HIM FOR A LISTENING SESSION Bishop Malesic invites every member of the Diocese to join him as he presents gatherings throughout the Diocese concerning the PA Grand Jury Report and the events of the past months which have evoked a great deal of pain, sadness, confusion and uncertainty for the faithful of the Diocese. Bishop Malesic will listen to your concerns and to respond to your questions. These sessions will give you the opportunity to express your feelings, observations and suggestions. Sessions in our area: Afternoon Session: 1:30 3:30pm at Holy Family Church in West Newton. Evening Session: 6:30 8:30pm at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg.

3 QUEEN OF ANGEL SCRIPS - You can help support Queen of Angels Catholic School by purchasing Giant Eagle, Kohl s, Shop n Save, Walmart/Sam s Club gift cards or McDonald s certificates before and after all Masses this weekend in the church vestibule. CHOIR REHEARSAL - Continues on Wednesday, October 24th at 7:00pm in the church. New members are welcome! RESPECT LIFE MONTH - As we pray this month of October for a greater respect for all human life, special inserts from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will be inserted in the bulletin. Please see the special flier in the bulletin this weekend on Caring for Loved Ones at Life s End. HOMEMADE ROSARIES - Please take a few minutes to admire the beautiful rosaries made by our 4th Grade Faith Formation students that are displayed in the church vestibule this weekend. A special thank you to their teacher, Mrs. Diane Sarocky for her guidance. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? - Are you considering the possibility of becoming a Catholic? Are you a baptized Catholic, but have not received First Communion or Confirmation? Are you a non-catholic who has been attending Mass with your spouse and family? Please contact the Coordinator of Catechesis, Mrs. Cheryl Hall at MORNING MASS REMINDER - Morning Mass is celebrated Monday thru Friday at Holy Family Church in West Newton at 8:00am with Father Bump. QUEEN OF ANGELS LOTTERY CALENDARS - Parents from Queen of Angels Catholic School will be selling their 2019 lottery calendars in the church vestibule next weekend, October 27/28 after Masses. The calendars are $25 each with 365 chances to win! The three-digit daily number of the PA Lottery at 7pm will determine the winner for each day. These make wonderful gifts for the holiday season! BAPTISM CLASS - Our next class for expectant parents will be held on Sunday, November 4th at 10:30pm in the church hall. Please call the church office to register at FREE VETERAN S DAY DINNER - Our Cub Scout Pack 258 from the parish will sponsor a FREE dinner for Veteran s and their spouses on Sunday, November 11th at the Herminie VFW. Doors open at 4:30pm. Opening ceremony starts at 6:00pm. Please call Pat to register at ROSARY RALLY - Bishop Edward C. Malesic will lead the annual Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 27th at 11:00am in St. Joseph Chapel at the Christ Our Shepherd Center, Rte. 30 east of Greensburg. The day includes Mass at 9:00am, adoration, and the sacrament of reconciliation after Mass with recitation of the rosary following. Organizations that wish to carry a banner at the Rosary Rally must register at , ext AFTERNOON OF REFLECTION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILIES AND LIFE-CHANGING ILLNESS - The annual Afternoon of Reflection for individuals with disabilities and lifechallenging illnesses will be held at Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg, Oct. 28th from 12:30-6:00pm. The program will be led by Msgr. Lawrence Kiniry. Bishop Edward C. Malesic will celebrate Mass at 4:00pm; Dinner follows. For reservations ($8 each), information or to volunteer, call Rita Shapiola, Participants are asked to bring a pair of durable, new flipflops or sandals for this year s mission project to help families in the Philippines. JEREMIAH DAYS VOCATIONS DISCERNMENT - The Office for Priestly Vocations is hosting vocations discernment sessions, Jeremiah Days, for boys in grades 6-8 and their parents, Nov. 10, Feb. 9 and April 13 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at St. Barbara Parish, Harrison City. Contact vocations@dioceseofgreensburg.org to register. TRANSFORMATION MEN S PRAYER - Bishop Edward C. Malesic and men from the diocese will gather for Transformation, a men s prayer gathering, to center their lives on Christ and help heal and renew the church on Tuesday, October 30th from 6:45-9:00pm in the Saint Vincent Basilica Crypt. The evening will include prayer, adoration, small group discussion, reconciliation and leadership development. For information, cmsmith@dioceseofgreensburg.org. MELCHIZEDEK PROJECT VOCATIONS DISCERNMENT - The Melchizedek Project evenings for young men to discern a vocation to the priesthood will be held Oct. 28, Nov. 11 and 25 and Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory at Holy Family Parish, Latrobe. Contact Father Daniel Mahoney at dmahoney@dioceseofgreensburg.org to register. The Melchizedek Project days for young men in grades 9-12 will be held at Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School from 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 18, Dec. 9, Feb. 17, March 10, April 14 and May 12. Contact vocations@dioceseofgreensburg.org to register. CELEBRATION OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS BREAKFAST - Will be held Oct. 30 at 8 a.m. at Stratigos Banquet Centre, North Huntingdon. The event features the presentation of Golden Apple awards for teaching excellence, innovation grants for the schools and exceptional student achievements. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at celebrateeducation. SEVENTH JURIED CATHOLIC ARTS EXHIBITION - The Seventh Juried Catholic Arts Exhibition will open at the Saint Vincent Gallery on the third floor of the Robert S. Carey Student Center with a prize award ceremony and reception Oct. 28 from 3:30-6 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. An opening lecture with 2018 juror Dr. Elizabeth Lev will be held at 2 p.m. in the Fred M. Rogers Center. Admission is free and open to the public, but reservations are required by calling The exhibition is open through Dec. 2. Gallery hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and by special appointment. The gallery is closed on Mondays and Nov INFORMATION SESSION FOR 2020 OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY - Msgr. Michael A. Becker of the Saint Vincent Seminary faculty will lead a trip to the Oberammergau Passion Play June 10-21, The trip includes visits to Poland and the Czech Republic. An informational meeting will be held Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in the St. Vincent Basilica Parish Assembly Room. For further information, call Msgr. Becker, , or Festival Travel, CATHOLIC CHARITIES PURSE BASH - Catholic Charities will host a purse bash and crystal bake sale on November 4th at 1:00 pm at the Barn in Ligonier Valley. Doors open at noon. Tickets are $35 and include lunch, beverages, wine and a chance to win a designer bag. Call for tickets. ST. FLORIAN CRAFT/VENDOR SHOW - Will take place in United on Saturday, October 27th from 9am 3pm. Multiple Vendors and Crafters. All are welcome. SAINT JAMES FALL BREAKFAST/BAKE SALE - Saint James Church, New Alexandria, will host a Fall Breakfast/Bake Sale next Sunday, October 28th from 8:00am-12:00 noon. Menu includes: Ham, Sausage, Pancakes, Eggs, Potatoes, Juice, Coffee and Tea. Price is $7.00 Adults/$4.00 Child (Ages 6 to 12)/ Children (Under 6 - Free). There will also be a raffle along with many delicious baked goods for purchase. All are welcome. ST. BARBARA CHURCH SUPER BINGO - Will take place next Sunday, October 28th in Harrison City. Advance tickets are $50 and include seating and lunch. Doors open at 12:30pm. Cash prizes totaling over $6,400. Tickets by calling

4 VOTIVE LIGHTS DECEASED + Keith Carvallis, Veronica Carvallis, Carmine Cortazzo, Sr., Denny & Ann Merlino, Ernestine & Joseph Ostroski, Frank & Irene Pavsek, Linda & John Rycman, Jessica Strasser, Mary Lou Tatsch, Luigi & Carmela Veltri, Steve Yelich. SPECIAL INTENTION - Anthony and Renee, Fr. Joe Bonafed, Angie Cortazzo, Faletto Family, Alan Gaber Family, Rohac Family, Ruthie, S.D., Shagday Family, Norm Vinsick Family, Heather L. Zarisky. RESERVED VOTIVE LIGHTS DECEASED + Paul P. & Rose Adams and Catherine M. Adams, Antonich Family, Adolph & Jennie Baloh, Andrew Bencloski, Violet & Richard Bencloski, William & Mary A. Beran and Anna Marie Beran, Sylvester Boban, Dorothy Bolam & Arthur Meneghini, Frank Boltin, Sr. Family, William P. Bregar, Laurie Lynn Burns and Martin J. & Elsie Garcar, Anthony & Elizabeth Cambruzzi, Ralph & Gloria Delose, Gregory & Ethel Diffendal, Virginia Falcsik, Bill & Joanne Gilchrist, Justino & Helen Gioannini, John Hazlinsky, Thomas & Margaret Hazlinsky, Sr. and Thomas Hazlinsky, Jr., Albert & Anna Lazar, Rita McArdle, Erna, Richard and Cindy McGrew, Mary D. Moran, Patrick & Wilmina Moran, Mike O Neill, William & Patricia Radziwon and Sandy Foster, Matt Rendulich, Grace (Boots) Sabljak, Paul Slobodnjak, Eugene Stefanacci, Stefanacci Family, Ralph J. Vincent. SPECIAL INTENTION - Nancy & Glenn Merlin, TJ Owens. TOO MUCH INFORMATION! Through his suffering, my servant shall justify many. Isaiah 53:11b READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45] Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38 Wednes: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission Sunday Monday: St. John Paul II Tuesday: St. John of Capistrano Wednesday: St. Anthony Mary Claret Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary There is a common expression: Too much information! We usually use it when people tell us details about their lives that we don t want or need to know. Today, when James and John ask Jesus a simple question, making their request for places of honor in the kingdom, a simple answer might have been in order. Instead, as he often does, Jesus answers a question with a question; today it s about drinking the cup of suffering. Then, once the others are indignant over James and John s outrageous request, he proceeds to give them what may have been too much information for followers who were simply interested in the pursuit of glory. But this information, though it can sometimes seem too much for us, is essential for our lives as disciples. In Isaiah, in Hebrews, and in Mark today, we learn this information. It is in suffering, in weakness, in self-giving service to others, that we come to understand the kingdom. It is the information we need to find our place and come to be honored in the reign of God. CATHOLIC CHARITIES ~ GREENSBURG Individual, Couple, and Family Counseling available at Catholic Charities Faith-based assistance with anxiety, grief, loss, relationship, and many other personal and family difficulties. Counseling provided by licensed, professional staff Low fees. Many insurances accepted. No waiting list. Please call or counseling@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Please check out their website at

5 WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Today is World Mission Sunday. We celebrate this day by remembering the revitalizing mission at the heart of our Christian faith to bring the Gospel to all! This year s theme is Through Youth To The World: Voices for Mission. Pope Francis addresses his message for this year s celebration to young people, saying, In speaking to you, I also address all Christians who live out in the Church the adventure of their life as children of God. What leads me to speak to everyone through this conversation with you is the certainty that the Christian faith remains ever young when it is open to the mission that Christ entrusts to us. The collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith ensures the work and service of the Mission Church, as it supports priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope s missions. Thank you for your generosity. ST. EDDIE S SPAGHETTI DINNER TODAY! Join us today from 12:00 5:00pm for a delicious Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the parish! The menu includes homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garden Salad, Bread, Beverage and Dessert. Wine will also be available to enjoy with your meal. Cost is $8.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 10 and under. Tickets are available at the door. Take-out is also available. RAFFLE BASKETS - Take a chance on winning an Italian Basket (25 chances for $5) or on a variety of other Raffle Baskets available (25 chances for $10). A special thanks to all the parishioners and organizations who donated baskets for the Spaghetti Dinner. J esus before O thers and Y ourself NEWS FROM CHERYL HALL Coordinator of Catechesis Will Smith came to Edwardian Hall on Monday, October 15! What a fun evening for our Middle Youth Ministry and the few that came from High School Youth Ministry! Will spoke to the kids about joy and where to find joy, they played some fun games, had pizza and it was a blessing to see all of the children participate! Did you know that 5 people can thumb wrestle at the same time?? We had 25 children attend this event! This was a great way to kickoff our Youth Ministry! Our next Middle Youth Ministry meeting is on Monday, October 29 from 6:30 pm 8:00 pm. High School Youth Ministry will meet on Sunday, November 11 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Faith Formation Our next class will be on Sunday, October 28 after the 9:00 am Mass. After Mass, walk your child down to their classroom and come inside to pick them up at 11:30 am. ALL SOULS DAY The commemoration of the faithfully departed is celebrated by the church on Friday, November 2nd. Prayer for the dead reaches deep into our human history, and it has been our custom from the earliest days of the Church. The belief that our prayers can be of assistance to the dead is a treasured tenet of our Catholic faith. We profess it every time we recite the Nicene Creed: I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. On Friday evening, November 2nd at a special 7:00pm Mass, we will remember the deceased of our parish family in a special way who died and were buried from our parish from November, 2017 October, Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for the Feast of All Souls. FEAST OF ALL SOULS REMEMBRANCES - Additional fliers are available on the bulletin table for your deceased loved ones intentions. Remembrances will remain in the church during the month of November and will be remembered in special way during the Prayers of the Faithful. NEW ALTAR SERVER REGISTRATION Becoming an Altar Server is a very important calling. God is asking for special dedication and service. He also gives help to aid each Altar Server in following this call. Training will begin in late October for those students from the parish (boys & girls) interested in becoming Altar Servers (grades 3-8). Registration forms are available this weekend on the bulletin table. We hope to receive many new Altar Servers in this special ministry to serve God and the parish family of St. Edward. ST. EDWARD JANUARY CALENDAR TICKET A New Year Cash Special Calendar Ticket for January, 2019 will be sold again this year to benefit the parish. Cash prizes of $5,000 will be awarded. Tickets are $10 each. Only 1,000 tickets sold. A $100 prize this year to the seller of the January 31st ticket. You can reserve your favorite numbers now before November 4th by filling out the form enclosed in the bulletin or by calling Lisa in the Faith Formation office on Mondays and Wednesdays at SELLERS ARE NEEDED to help us with this fundraiser. Please call Lisa to let her know how many tickets you are willing to sell for the parish.