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724-337-6412, ext 15 www.stjosephstmarynk.org Fr. John S.

Mary of Czestochowa 857 Kenneth Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068 Office: 724-335-8212 Fax: 724-335-1314 Religion

org Parish Office Hours Weekend Mass Schedule Monday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday 7:30 AM & 11:30 AM Tuesday 9:00 AM to

AM Friday CLOSED 1st Friday 11:15 AM Also by appointment Eucharistic Adoration 1st Friday of the month 11:00 AM -

1 Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust St. Joseph 1125 Leishman Avenue New Kensington, PA Office Fax Ministry Office , ext 15 Fr. John S. Szczesny Pastor & Administrator jszczesny@dioceseofgreensburg.org St. Mary of Czestochowa 857 Kenneth Avenue, New Kensington, PA Office: Fax: Religion Center: Parish Office Hours Weekend Mass Schedule Monday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday 7:30 AM & 11:30 AM Tuesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Thursday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM 2nd & 4th Sunday 11:00 AM Friday CLOSED 1st Friday 11:15 AM Also by appointment Eucharistic Adoration 1st Friday of the month 11:00 AM - 12:00 NN Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM Sunday 9:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday 5:45 PM Also by appointment Fr. Gregorio de la Cruz Soldevilla, Jr. Parochial Vicar gsoldevilla@dioceseofgreensburg.org The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph December 31, 2017

ST. JOSEPH Saturday, December 30 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 3:30 PM The Rosary 4:00 PM Keith Banichar (Nannette Banichar) Sunday, December 31 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

Heiles (Family) Monday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God PARISH OFFICES CLOSED - NEW YEAR HOLIDAY 9:00 AM Special Intention of the Celebrant Wednesday, January 3 - The Most Holy

2 ST. JOSEPH Saturday, December 30 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 3:30 PM The Rosary 4:00 PM Keith Banichar (Nannette Banichar) Sunday, December 31 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 9:00 AM The Rosary 9:30 AM Lewis E. Heiles (Family) Monday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God PARISH OFFICES CLOSED - NEW YEAR HOLIDAY 9:00 AM Special Intention of the Celebrant Wednesday, January 3 - The Most Holy Name of Jesus No Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:15 PM Rege Constant (Barb) (Birthday) Thursday, January 4 - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 7:30 AM Genevieve Ridenour (Knights of Columbus Council #1381) Saturday, January 6 - The Epiphany of the Lord 3:30 PM The Rosary 4:00 PM Irene Pjontek (Agnes Mantini) Sunday, January 7 - The Epiphany of the Lord 9:00 AM The Rosary 9:30 AM Samuel Allen Connor III (Diane Painter & St. Joseph Choir) 2:00 PM The Epiphany Experience Saint Joseph Candle December 31, January 6, 2018 In Thanksgiving for Blessings Received for Jaxon Sanctuary Candle December 24, January 6, 2018 In Memory of Albert Snoznik (Birthday Memories) (Pauline Snoznik & Family) 2018 Mass & Candle Intentions Available St. Joseph Parish and St. Mary Parish are accepting 2018 Mass intentions. The suggested Mass intention stipend is $10. St. Joseph Parish is also accepting Sanctuary and St. Joseph candle intentions. The suggested stipend for the Sanctuary candle, which burns for two weeks, is $20. The suggested stipend for the St. Joseph candle, which burns for one week, is $10. Contact your respective parish office to schedule one of these spiritual tributes for your loved ones. Liturgical Schedule ST. MARY Sunday, December 31 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 7:30 AM Bill Sukala (Wife) 11:00 AM The Rosary 11:30 AM Judy Leda (Vince & Adele Perdeus) Monday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God PARISH OFFICES CLOSED - NEW YEAR HOLIDAY Tuesday, January 2 - Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church 7:30 AM Margaret Ryan (Birthday) Wednesday, January 3 - The Most Holy Name of Jesus 7:30 AM Conrade Alexander (Constance Gentile) Friday, January 5 - St. John Neumann, Bishop 11:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration 11:15 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation 12:00 PM Walter Matuszewski (Dorothy & Laurie Perdeus) Sunday, January 7 - The Epiphany of the Lord 7:30 AM Margaret Scalise (Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #860 New Kensington) 11:00 AM The Rosary 11:30 AM Karen Bechard (Nannette & Tim Bechard) 2:00 PM The Epiphany Experience at St. Joseph Readings for the Week Monday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38] Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Holy Hour for Life In conjunction with the March for Life on Friday, January 19, St. Mary will sponsor a Holy Hour of Prayer for Life from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM for those unable to attend the event in Washington DC. Everyone is invited to attend and pray with us for the protection of life at all stages.

Stewardship Weekend Collection Report Due to the bulletin deadline for the Christmas/New Year holiday, the collection figures for the weekends of December 23-25, and December 30-31, will be reported

Seminarian & Vocation Collection-Second Collection A second collection, approved for the Greensburg Chapter of the Knights of Columbus councils, will be taken at all Masses next weekend, January 6 &

3 Stewardship Weekend Collection Report Due to the bulletin deadline for the Christmas/New Year holiday, the collection figures for the weekends of December 23-25, and December 30-31, will be reported in the January 7, bulletin. Thank you for your understanding. Seminarian & Vocation Collection-Second Collection A second collection, approved for the Greensburg Chapter of the Knights of Columbus councils, will be taken at all Masses next weekend, January 6 & 7, for the Diocesan Seminarians and the Greensburg Chapter Bishop s Project. Your donation benefits our local seminarians and the Bishop s programs for high school and college age youth who are discerning vocations to the priesthood. Your support will help Fr. Hertzog Council continue to offer moral and financial support to our future priests throughout their seminary formation. Checks must be made to Knights of Columbus St. Mary Church Fundraising Profit New Kensington Ethnic Days $ 1, Polish Platter - 1,136 Dinners Sold 14, November Raffle 4, St. Mary St. Vincent de Paul Society Due to the cancellation of the December meeting, the next meeting of the St. Mary St. Vincent de Paul Society will be held on Wednesday, January 3, at 7:00 PM, in the St. Francis Room. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact the parish office. Ministry Schedule January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God St. Joseph Lector 9:00 AM M Smith EMHC 9:00 AM L Barkowski, T Spiering, B Constant Servers 9:00 AM Adult Sacristans January 6-7 St. Joseph Lector 4:00 PM T Kovalchick 9:30 AM D Dubnicay EMHC 4:00 PM L Neurohr, S Makuta, T Spiering 9:30 AM P Clever, N Banichar, L Barkowski Servers 4:00 PM R Szymkowiak, B Constant 9:30 AM D Krajci, N Krajci, D Staniszewski St. Mary Lector 7:30 AM A Perdeus 11:30 AM D York EMHC 7:30 AM *V Perdeus, E Stewart, C McNally 11:30 AM *M Bloch, B Bloch, A Farina Servers 7:30 AM D Reed, D Stitt 11:30 AM M & S Gracey Counters (1) Carolers at Belair and Logan House. Thank you for bringing joy to the residents.

Partnered Parish News New Year Holiday In observance of the New Year holiday, the parish offices will be closed on Monday, January 1. Both offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 2.

Joseph Church Come in from the cold and partake in an afternoon of readings and carols, angels and kings, shepherds and a few of God s creatures, fellowship and blessings. Your help is needed!

Francis, angels (children 3-18), archangels (ages 13-18), Angel Gabriel (male 16 & up), slave women and shepherds (children 3-18 & adults).

org and attend the final rehearsal being held on: Friday, January 5, at St. Joseph Church, beginning at 6:30 PM.

The official stance, as referenced in the Order of Christian Funerals, Appendix: Cremation; 1997, is as follows: Cremated remains may be buried in a grave, entombed in a mausoleum or columbarium or

4 Partnered Parish News New Year Holiday In observance of the New Year holiday, the parish offices will be closed on Monday, January 1. Both offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 2. From the staff of St. Joseph and St. Mary, have a happy and healthy new year. The Partnered Parishes of St. Joseph and St. Mary of Czestochowa present The Epiphany Experience Sunday, January 7, 2018, at 2:00 PM St. Joseph Church Come in from the cold and partake in an afternoon of readings and carols, angels and kings, shepherds and a few of God s creatures, fellowship and blessings. Your help is needed! We would like to fill the roles now. We are currently seeking anyone to fill the roles of a king, St. Francis, angels (children 3-18), archangels (ages 13-18), Angel Gabriel (male 16 & up), slave women and shepherds (children 3-18 & adults). Anyone who would like to participate (costumes are provided) is asked to please contact Debby at the Religion Center, , or , ddiscello@stmarynk.org and attend the final rehearsal being held on: Friday, January 5, at St. Joseph Church, beginning at 6:30 PM. Recently, many questions have risen regarding the final disposition and memorialization of cremated remains. The official stance, as referenced in the Order of Christian Funerals, Appendix: Cremation; 1997, is as follows: Cremated remains may be buried in a grave, entombed in a mausoleum or columbarium or even buried at sea. The practice of scattering remains on the sea, from the air, or on the ground is not permitted. Likewise, keeping cremated remains in the home of a relative or friend of the deceased are not the reverent disposition that the Church requires. The principle of respect for the cremated remains of a deceased Christian mirrors the respect afforded their body. The body is always laid to rest with solemnity and dignity. Cemetery plots in St. Mary Cemetery are available for purchase. For more information please call Colin at the Saint Mary Cemetery Office, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sessions for children ages 3-12 are Tuesday mornings from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. There are still openings for children 3 to 6 years old in the Catechesis. Choose the session best for you, either Tuesday, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM or Thursday, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. For more information, please call the Religion Center at Sessions Resume January 9 and January 11. St. Joseph Parish Pastoral Council A meeting will be held on: Thursday, January 4, :15 PM Conference Room, Parish Office All members are urged to attend. Contact the parish office regarding attendance at the meeting. Annual March for Life Plan now to join us on Friday, January 19, 2018, for the March for Life. The day can be spent at either the Rally and March or at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Departure will be from St. Mary Church at 6:00 AM Sharp and return by midnight. Two meals are included. Families are encouraged to attend. Pricing will be announced at a later date. For more information or to sign up, contact George Pecoraro at or gpecoraro@stmarynk.org. Pews Available for Purchase As most parishioners are aware, St. Joseph Church will be outfitted with new pews during the first half of Old pews will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. If interested, please the contact the St. Joseph Parish Office for more information. Eucharistic Adoration Looking for a wonderful opportunity to come and cast your cares before the Lord, to find the rest that Jesus desires for us, to listen to God s voice and to be renewed and transformed by God s love as we pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ? Eucharistic Adoration takes place at Mount St. Peter Church on Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM, at St. Margaret Mary Church on Thursday mornings from 8:30 AM-12:00 Noon and St. Mary of Czestochowa from 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon on the first Friday of each month, followed by Mass. Please consider stopping in for a few moments of quiet prayer.

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5 Shop Giant Eagle - Help Mary Queen of Apostles School All you need to do is register your Giant Eagle Advantage Card at or by calling and enter the school ID #3647 and shop. Each scan of your Giant Eagle Advantage Card will accumulate points that help MQA earn FREE educational equipment. Thank you from the teachers and students at Mary Queen of Apostles School Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) Christmas Artwork Contest Our diocesan participation in last year s contest was overwhelming we received more than 254 qualifying entries from 9 schools/parishes/faith formation classes. Of the twenty (20) that were selected for submission to the National Office, TWO of our students were winners again! Their artwork will be displayed at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC during Advent 2017 along with twenty-two (22) other national winners. Nationally, there were nearly 15,000 entries last year from 53 dioceses! The Contest is open to students in grades K-8. However, past years' winners are not eligible to submit an entry. The Mission Office would especially like to encourage all children in those grades to participate. Parish and school Faith Formation children, Home-schooled children, and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd participants are all eligible. Details for this year s Contest are available in the parish office. All entries must be postmarked by January 31, Please mail all entries to: MCA Artwork Contest, Diocese of Greensburg, 723 E. Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA Individual, Couple and Family Counseling Catholic Charities offers faith-based assistance with anxiety, grief, loss relationship and many other personal and family difficulties. Counseling is provided by a licensed, professional staff with no waiting list. Fees for services are reasonable with many insurance plans accepted. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Catholic Charities at or counseling@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Check out our website at counseling.aspx Monday, January 1 Tuesday, January 2 Wednesday, January 3 Parish & Neighbor News What s Happening This Week PARISH OFFICES CLOSED - HAPPY NEW YEAR! NO CGS Session NO CGS Session NO SJ Choir Rehearsal Knights of Columbus Catholic Information Books Fr. Francis J. Hertzog Council 1381 of the Knights of Columbus has donated to each parish a set of books from the Catholic Information Service focusing on issues of vital importance for Catholic families seeking to build up and strengthen the Church at home, by helping us to live out the Church s vision and mission for families. Series topics include: parenting, fatherhood and family prayer life as well as two of St. John Paul II s famous messages for the family. Feel free to pick up a book or two from each of the displays located in the narthex area of each parish. If you wish to donate to the cost of refilling these kiosks, please place your donation in a plain envelope, mark it KofC and place in the collection basket. For more information about the Knights of Columbus, call Tim Shields at Sexual Abuse Concern? If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child by anyone -please contact PA Childline immediately at If the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer, you are also requested to contact the Bishop s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Conduct after you have called the Childline number and made the report. The Bishop Delegate may be reached at , Ext Thursday, January 4 SJ Pastoral Council Meeting 7:15 PM Conference Room St. Joseph NO CGS Session Friday, January 5 Epiphany Experience Rehearsal 6:30 PM Church St. Joseph Sunday, January 7 The Epiphany Experience 2:00 PM Church St. Joseph

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Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg. A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust. St. Joseph Leishman Avenue New Kensington, PA 15068

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