MARY SAINT MARGARET CHURCH 3055 LEECHBURGL 26TH TIME SUNDAY 25, 2016 COLLECTION CALLED SEMINARIAN FORMATION APPEAL SACRAMENTSACRAMENTS

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1 Vol. X ~ No. 43 SAINT MARGARET MARY CHURCH A P 3055 LEECHBURGL ROAD,, LOWERL BURRELL,, PA HARITABLE TRUST & PARISHP OF THE DIOCESE OF A PENNSYLVANIA CHARITABLE 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF GREENSBURG IME ~ SEPTEMBERS 25, 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 SEMINARIAN AND CLERGY FORMATION COLLECTION CALLED BY NAME APPEAL Today is the collection for the Called By Name appeal and the Seminarian and Clergy Formation Collection. Again, this week s Gospel cautions us to lift our thoughts and desires above the material world and try to discern how God is calling us to live, while we have the time to make changes to our lives. As we heed the Gospel s admonition, let us generously support the needs of our seminarians and clergy through this collection and help those in our families and parishes who might be candidates for the priesthood, diaconate or religious life. If you forgot your envelope for this collection, please bring it to Mass next weekend or mail it directly to the Diocese of Greensburg. Let us continue to pray for all vocations, so that those who are called may prayerfully respond to God s invitation. 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 EVERY VERY PROBLEM CAN BE SOLVED......ONCEONCE YOU FIND THE A father left 17 camels as an asset for his three sons. When the father passed away, his sons opened up the will. The will of the father stated that the eldest son should get half of 17 camels, the middle son should be given 1/3rd of 17 camels, youngest son should be given 1/9th of the 17 camels. As it is not possible to divide 17 into half or 17 by 3 or 17 by 9, the sons started to fight with each other. THE COMMON GROUND So, they decided to go to a wise man. The wise man listened patiently about the will. The wise man, after giving this thought, brought one of his camels and added the same to 17. That increased the total to 18 camels. Now, he started reading the deceased father s will. Half of 18 = 9. So he gave 9 camels to the eldest son. 1/3rd of 18 = 6. So he gave 6 camels to the middle son. 1/9th of 18 = 2. So he gave 2 camels to the youngest son. Now add up: = 17. This leaves one camel, which the wise man took back. All were happy. MORAL: The attitude of negotiation and problem solving is to find the 18th camel i.e. the common ground. Once a person is able to find the common ground, the issue is resolved. It is difficult at times. However, to reach a solution, the first step is to believe that there is a solution. If we think that there is no solution, we won t be able to reach any! Father Ken MISSIONISSION COOPERATION APPEAL PPEAL ~ OCTOBERO CTOBER 1 & 2 Next weekend the parish is participating in the annual Diocesan Mission Cooperation Appeal. We welcome Dr. Richard A. Gosser and his wife Daneen of the Rich in Mercy Institute (RIM) to our parish. Richard and Daneen are lay members of the missionary Congregation of the Holy Spirit or Spiritans. Rich in Mercy is a non-profit organization that promotes global solidarity with the poor for a more just and sustainable world primarily in Haiti that country most often referred to as the poorest country in our hemisphere. Rich in Mercy works hand in hand with diocesan and religious Church communities in Haiti to support initiatives around education, environmental restoration, public health, livelihood training, and access to clean water and adequate nutrition. Various outreach activities of the Institute such as reverse mission pilgrimages, lectures, slide presentations, seminars, and publications promote global solidarity and serve to educate US audiences for social justice and environmental sustainability. Additional information is available at the Rich in Mercy (RIM) website: Your prayers and generous financial support for the Church s missionary activity are much needed and greatly appreciated.

3 Sat./Sun. 9/ :00 pm 8:30 am 11:00 am Mon. 9/26 Tues. 9/27 Wed. 9/28 Thurs. 9/29 Fri. 9/30 Sat./Sun. 10/1-2 2:30 pm 5:00 pm 8:30 am 11:00 am The Eucharistic Table TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16: Mary Cambal (Children & Grandchildren) + Mass for the Congregation + Cheryl Lelik Stillwagon and John W. Clem (Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Lelik, Sr.) SS.. COSMASC AND DAMIAN Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9: Philip Carilli (Jim & Dena Salem) ST.. VINCENTV DE PAUL Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-8; Lk 9: Frances & John O Connor & Teresa (Eileen & Pat O Connor) ST.. LAWRENCEL AWRENCE RUIZUIZ & COMPANIONSC OMPANIONS; ; ST. S W Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9: Leroy Dastolfo Sr. (Family). WENCESLAUSENCESLAUS SS.. MICHAELM ICHAEL,, GABRIELG ABRIEL & RAPHAELR APHAEL,, ARCHANGELSA RCHANGELS Dn 7:9-10, or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1: Raffelina Aiello (Rich & Marge Ulizio) + Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 12 Noon ST.. JEROMEJ Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab; Lk 10: Mary Jane Chaney (Jan Jordan) TWENTY-SEVENTHEVENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17: Wedding: Katelyn Novak & Kyle Johnson + James, Margaret & Jim Ryan and Pat Rhodes (Dorothy, Peggy & Family) + Mass for the Congregation + Angelo Marsh Jr. (Family) MASSM INTENTIONS Saint Margaret Mary will begin accepting Mass Intentions for 2017 AFTER ALL MASSES on OCTOBER 15 & 16 IN THE PARISH OFFICE. Please be advised of the following: We are able to accept two (2) Mass intentions per family. One (1) Mass request may be scheduled on a weekend, as available. The other Mass Intention will be scheduled on a weekday, as available. To accommodate your intentions, you are encouraged to combine several family members in one Mass Intention, such as: Deceased Members of the Smith Family or John & Mary Jones. Requests will be accommodated in the order in which they are received. All transactions must be made directly with office personnel, not via or voic .

4 4 Julian Timothy Fabrizi with parents Timothy & Julia (next to Father Ken) Godparents Seth Hornack (left) and Angela Jackson (right). Congratulations to Samantha Baseler & Michael Wojcik who were Married In Christ on September 17. Remember in your prayers Paul Skip Warden who died September 20. Delores Gowetski, mother of Sara Mester, who died September 21. May the Lord grant them eternal rest and peace, and bless their families with consolation. Widows/Widowers Support Group - Life will never be the same but it must continue. It's great to be with others who understand. If you are a widow or widower and are interested in being around others who are experiencing the same loss, you are welcome to join the group. This is very casual and just an opportunity to laugh, cry or just talk with others who are going through the same thing. To register please call the parish office at The group will meet on Monday, September 26, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in room B-1. Robin Hood Flour and Domino Sugar Donations for the parish Christmas nut rolls are being accepted in the narthex. Thank you! This Week Sunday, September 25 12:30 pm First Annual Golf Outing - Hill Crest Country Club Monday, September 26 3:00 p.m. Fresh Express Volunteers - Church Parking lot 7:00 p.m. Widow/Widowers Support Group - Freude Room Wednesday, September 28 6:45 pm Adult Choir - Church 7:00 pm Adult Scripture Study - Freude Room Thursday, September 29 5:30 pm Handbell Choirs - Church Sunday, October 2 9:30 am Donut Social - Narthex 9:45 am Sacrament Prep - B-2 9:45 am Chimers - B-4 9:45 am Junior Youth Choir - B-1 9:45 am Youth Choir & Adult Choir - B-1 & Church 12:15 pm Senior High Youth Ministry Sullivan Room

5 Mary Queen of Apostles School Quilt Raffle 5 Quilt Raffle Tickets are on sale at the Welcome Desk and parish office for $1 each. The raffle drawing for this beautiful quilt is November 13.

6 RESPECTESPECT LIFEIFE SUNDAYUNDAY IS OCTOBERCTOBER 2 All are welcome to participate in Life Chain 2016 on Sunday, October 2, at 2:00 p.m. Life Chain is a visual statement of Christian solidarity that will take place throughout the United States and Canada. This will be a peaceful and prayerful display of those who want to end abortion. Please join the local Life Chain in silent prayer on Leechburg Road. Parking is available for those participating at Mogie s Restaurant. For more information, call Jerry or Jennie Lou at or Trudy at The Knights of Columbus will pray the rosary for life at the Monument to the Unborn in St. Mary Cemetery on October 2 at 1:30 p.m. Stewardship Weekly Financial Statement ~ September 25, 2016 Catholic Institute Loan Current Loan Amount: 632, Payments Received: Building Fund Envelopes: (40.00) Current Loan Balance: 632, ** Loan Interest Payment for September , * 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 Rpt. Dated 06/30/16: 223, September 17 & 18 Mass Attendance 1,076 Sunday Envelopes (352) 9, Electronic Giving (46) 1, Building Fund (3) Total: $11, Flood Disaster Collection $2, Ministry Schedule October 1-2 Presider GREETERS Technical Team 5 pm Father Ken M. Davis T. DeMoss L. Dickerson E. Green J. Green 8:30 am Father Ken R. Andra S. Andra J. Farinelli J. Hayes K. Hayes 11 am Father Greg A. Aiello P. Allman M. Dunmire E. Yakelis E. Novak ALTAR SERVERS LECTORS Liturgy of the Word 5 pm TBA TBA TBA TBA J. Cancro C. Ozdany None None 8:30 am TBA TBA TBA TBA R. Polinski R. Tatrn M. Cox J. Cox 11 am TBA TBA TBA TBA W. Decroo S. Decroo B. Fazzini M.J. Schultz EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5 pm D. Aubele R. Cortez P. Couturiaux J. Cox M. Cox J. Gulick R. Hill L. Hyland T. Hyland 8:30 am V. Beer D. Branzet J. Carabin A. DiGirolamo C. Fantuzzo M. Farinelli K. Hayes D. Hazlett J. Kane 11 am C. Carson M. Cochran F. Dombrowski R. Dunmire D. Fellers R. Hess D. Hornack T. Hornack P. Mike USHERS 5 pm E. Gross K. Keller A. Falleroni M. Kardibin J. Tallarico T. Cavanaugh D. Swick G. Rapp T. Cambal 8:30 am J. Sanner R. Kostewicz T. Campbell M. Polczynski A. Kish T. Dean J. Manga 11 am G. Spiering P. Spiering T. Rayburg J. Linza

7 Community Corner 7 Roast Pork Dinner takes place TODAY, September 25, from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at St. Januarius Church, Plum. Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Included at the dinner will be a Chinese Auction, 50/50 raffle and bake sale. Take-outs are available by calling Understanding Drug Addiction an informational presentation will be held at Mt. St. Peter Church (Marble Hall) on Tuesday, September 27, at 6:30 p.m. Drug addiction has become prevalent and impacts many people in our area. Parishioners from Mt. St. Peter, St. Mary, St. Joseph and St. Margaret Mary parishes are invited to attend. Reservations are requested. Call by (today) September 25. Polish Platter Dinner takes place at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, New Kensington, on Sunday, October 2, in Friendship Hall and includes a bake sale & Country Store, from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Dinner includes pierogi, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa, haluski, green beans, roll, and beverage. Dinner donation: $11. For more information, call Apparition Hill is a powerful new film that chronicles the journey of seven strangers who embark across the globe to investigate the little-known village of Medjugorje. Join Jill Mazowiecki, St. Vincent Basilica Parish parishioner and cast member, for two showings of the film on Sunday, October 2, at Seton Hill Performing Art Center (Downtown Greensburg 100 Harrison Avenue.) Show times: 1:15 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. Easy online ticketing available at or apparitionhillgreensburg@gmail.com or Jill at White Mass - Bishop Edward C. Malesic will be the celebrant and homilist for the annual White Mass for health care workers on Sunday, October 2, at 11:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #1008, Vandergrift, will meet on Tuesday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Gertrude Church Hall. All members are asked to bring a canned good to the meeting. Priesthood Discernment Group - Are you interested in learning more about the Priesthood? The Melchizedek Project is a discernment group intended for men 18 or older. The group meets at Holy Family Church, Latrobe, on Sunday, October 9, at 6:30 p.m. The evening consists of prayer, discussion and food. Register by ing vocations@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Oktoberfest at St. Gertrude Church is Saturday, October 15, beginning with a Polka Mass at 4:00 p.m., dinner buffet (includes your dessert and beverage), dinner dancing to the music of Karl Lukitsch & Auto Bahn. Tickets: $15/person. Call or for tickets or more information.