Saint Brigid Roman Catholic Church

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1 Saint Brigid Roman Catholic Church 967 Chancery Lane Meadville, PA NURSERY Infants thru age 4-9:00 A.M. Mass BAPTISMS: By appointment after Baptismal program. SISTER PARISH: St. Peter Church, Casa Cural, Sotuta, Yucatan MEXICO CONFESSIONS In Chapel: Wednesdays... 7:00 P.M. First Friday... 11:30 A.M. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (Pre-K thru Grade 11): Sundays... 10:10-11:40 A.M. WEDDINGS: Arrangements must be made with the pastor 6-12 months in advance. STAFF HOURS: Monday - Thursday Noon & 1-4 P.M. Friday Noon STATION OF THE CROSS CATHOLIC RADIO: WMIH 89.5 FM IN NW PA & WQHE 88.3 FM OIL CITY WEBSITE: TELEPHONES: (814) Parish Office Office Fax Emergency Seton School Office of Evangelization and Faith Formation Youth Director: Shari Bronson Adult Director: Colleen Wellington Johnathan.Schmolt@StBrigidChurch.org Cindy.Fiorillo@StBrigidChurch.org Shari.Bronson@StBrigidChurch.org Colleen.Wellington@StBrigidChurch.org Lynda.Morgan@StBrigidChurch.org HOME COMMUNION CALLS The sick or confined (or their next of kin) should phone the parish office to have their names put on the Communion call schedule. PASTOR Rev. Johnathan Schmolt SETON PRINCIPAL Julia Strzalka ADMINISTRATIVE ASST Cindy Fiorillo DEACON Ken Reisenweber MUSIC DIRECTOR Christine McGinnity FINANCIAL SECRETARY Lynda Morgan SETON CATHOLIC DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Jamie Longo OFFICE OF EVANGELIZATION & FAITH FORMATION YOUTH DIRECTOR Shari Bronson Altar Server Training Saturday, November 22nd 1 St. Brigid Church ADULT DIRECTOR Colleen Wellington For ALL altar servers current and those desiring to serve of all Meadville Churches

2 Page Two St. Brigid Church, Meadville, Pennsylvania November 2, 2014 WORSHIP Monday November 3 12:05 PM Charles Hanstine (Family) Daniel Morfenski (Vickie Morfenski) Cecelia Franczak (Mary/Marie Lausch) Wednesday November 5 9:30 AM Seton School St. Agatha 12:05 PM Mary Betz (Altar Rosary Society) Marguerite Bornstein (Daughter) 6:00 PM Adoration & Benediction in Church 7:00 PM Confessions in Chapel First Friday November 7 11:30 AM Confessions in Chapel 12:05 PM Bill Neugebauer (Martha Tylwalk) John Rusilko (Charles/Pat Cervone) 1:00 PM Hillside Home Communion Service Sunday Masses November 9 9:00 AM Frances Mottillo (Ann Marie Travaglini) Edith Redigan (Leigh Mozina) Patrick Lynch (John/Theresa Amato) Joseph Limber (Joe/Alice Mottillo) Maggie Chest (Bob/Ruth Dimerling) 12:05 PM Joyce & Joe Newcomb (Jan Moffit/Maria Lenhart) 1:00 PM Reconciliation for Grades SYMPATHY: to the family of Elsie Clayton, Aunt of Joan (Chuck) Swick. MEMORAL DONATIONS: for Karen Henderson from Rita/Ed Kiter, Ronald Noble, for Paul Zurovchak from Rita/ Ed Kiter. SUPPORT READINGS Monday: Phil 2:1-4; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Phil 3:17 4:1; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2: Catholic Social Services Read Program Hospice Grief Support Prayer Line Visitation (ill, elderly) Alzheimer s Support Group/3rd Active Aging 6:30 PM Breast Cancer Support 2nd Wednesday 7 PM Room 4 OTHER MASSES Monday & Thursday & Saturday 8:00 St. Mary Church Tuesday & Wednesday & Friday 8:00 St. Agatha Church Saturday (Vigil Mass for Sunday) 4:30 St. Agatha Church Sunday 7:30 St. Mary Church 9:00 St. Agatha Church 10:30 St. Mary Church PARISH EVENTS Sunday November 2 9:30 AM R.C.I.A. / Library 10:10-11:40 AM Religious Ed Classes K-11th Grade/ Confirmation Classes/St. Brigid Center Monday November 3 6:30 PM Faith Sharing Bible Study/St. Agatha Rectory 8:00 PM Knights of Columbus meeting/st. Mary Center Tuesday November 4 ~ Election Day VOTE 6:00 Cub Scouts/Classrooms 6:30 Parent Baptism Class/Room 2 7:00 Altar Rosary Meeting/Social Hall Wednesday November 5 7:00 Choir Practice/Church 7:00 Adult Bible Study/Room 2 Thursday November 6 12:15-1 PM Brown Bag Theology/Room 2 Friday November 7 6:30 PM Pro-Life Banquet/Pampered Palate Ctr/Saegertown Sunday November 9 9:30 AM R.C.I.A. / Library 10:10-11:40 AM Religious Ed Classes K-11th Grade/ 10 AM-5 PM Confirmation Retreat Grs /Soc Hall Monday November 10 6:30 PM Faith Sharing Bible Study/St. Agatha Rectory 7:00 PM River of Life Charismatic Prayer Group/ Rm 4 DEPARTED November is traditionally a month set aside to remember all those who have gone before us in death. Someone asked Why should we continue to have Masses said for someone we believe is with God in heaven? Masses and prayers can simply express our thanks and praise to God for the life of a person we have loved and still love. Obviously, these Masses are expressions of their faith and hope, a part of their remembering. Sound Catholic theology speaks of the Communion of Saints: our prayers for those who have gone before us is a concrete expression of that mystery of faith.

3 November 2, 2014 St. Brigid Church, Meadville, PA Page Three THANKSGIVING BASKETS ALTAR ROSARY MEETING is planned for next Tuesday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m. in our social hall. It is open to all women of the parish. Altar Rosary Society's main function is taking care of and providing for the sanctuary. Each month women volunteer to clean the sanctuary and launder the linens that are used during Mass. Fundraising projects are conducted for the purpose of buying needed sanctuary items. "... responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation..." Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship Visit: faithful-citizenship/ By our baptism, Catholics are committed to following Jesus Christ and to be "salt for the earth, light for the nations." As the Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us, "It is necessary that all participate, according to his position and role, in promoting the common good. This is inherent in the dignity of the human person... As far as possible citizens should take an active part in public life" (nos ). Get the facts visit: candidates-for-governor/ THANK YOU...for your donations during October of items in the baby crib for Respect Life month. They are very much appreciated. Janet Stets & Carole Tidball THANK YOU...the Pregnancy Center exists because of the goodness of the Lord. He uses His people to supply the items we need to minister to the clients He sends to our doors. Without His people, we would have little help to offer. But thanks be to God, people like you serve Him by using your resources to provide baby items. Women have turned from abortion because they find that help is available here. We would like to thank you for your recent donation of children s items. Your help was greatly appreciated. You will bless many lives in Jesus name. Pregnancy Center of Meadville Help provide Thanksgiving Dinner for our needy parishioners. Bring your food donations to our church office or to Mass by Sunday Nov. 16th bring items that are nonperishable such as sweet potatoes/yams, boxed or canned potatoes, canned vegetables, rice, noodles, tuna, Bisquick, boxed stuffing, applesauce, fruits, & gravy. Parishioners who would like a basket should call the office now at Pickup is Monday, Nov. 24th. Turkeys and other perishable items will be purchased by us; however, if you do plan to donate a turkey call us in advance to let us know. Remember that the Thanksgiving Day envelope helps buy turkeys and helps replenish the Pastors Fund for the needy. PARENT BAPTISM PROGRAM Session will be held on Tuesday evening, Nov. 4th from 6:30-8:30 PM. Parents preparing for the baptism of their child must attend. Godparents are welcome and encouraged to participate. Expectant parents may wish to come prior to the birth of their child. To register call National Donor Sabbath brings together religious & transplant communities to raise awareness of the urgent need for organ and tissue donors and to dispel their fears. Catholics view organ/tissue donation as an act of charity, love & self-sacrifice. It is morally and ethically acceptable. Pope John Paul II had stated, "The Catholic Church would promote the fact that there is a need for organ donors & that Christians should accept this as a challenge to their generosity & fraternal love' so long as ethical principles are followed." State your donation intent on your Driver s License. Fill out a donor card and carry it in your wallet. Download and print an organ donor card at Tell your family & loved ones that you want to be a donor. Tell your physician & lawyer that you would like to be a donor. Become a regular blood donor.

4 Page Four St. Brigid Church, Meadville, Pennsylvania November 2, 2014 Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed All Souls Day For those of Mexican heritage, November 2 means celebration of el Dia de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. One of the most important days of the year for many, they join All Saints and All Souls together, visiting the graves of babies and children on All Saints, since they are santitos (little saints) or angelitos (little angels). Flowers, their favorite toys, favorite music, and so on, are taken to them. The following day, people spend time some of them all day at the cemetery with their loved ones who have died. From the ancient customs of the Indians the families pray, talk with them, and take them their favorite food. It is a most solemn but joyful day. It is a day to celebrate Christ s victory over death: Death, where is your sting? There is a mocking of death as people make skeletons, candy that represents death, and Pan de los Muertos (bread of the dead) and consume them in a kind of role reversal. One of the customs is to build an altarcito (little altar) where one places mementos and pictures of those who have died. There are also favorite foods, candles, statues or pictures of favorite saints, books, and Bibles. Some parishes have begun to build an altarcito where all parishioners can join in honoring the deceased. A remembrance book can be placed to write names in. The altarcito is traditionally left up for the month of November. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Widows & family members of any deceased member of Knights of Columbus are cordially invited to attend an upcoming event. The Knights' 2014 Christmas Dinner is December 12 at Meadville's Italian Civic Club. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7. Cost is $20. Dinner choices of prime rib and/or chicken breast will be featured among numerous other buffer items. Reservations and payment are due by Nov. 3 by contacting Pat McHale at PRO-LIFE BANQUET Pro-life Banquet: Don t miss this year s Pro- Life banquet, Friday, November 7 th at 6:30 pm at Pampered Palate Conference Center, Saegertown. The speaker is Mary Ann Kuharski (Director, Pro-Life Across America); Tickets are $16 for adults and can be purchased by calling EVENTS ELSEWHERE TODAY-November 2nd Chicken & Biscuit Dinner & Bake Sale held at St. Hippolyte Church, Rt. 27, Frenchtown from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM or sold out. Adults $7; Children $3; children 5 & under free. Sponsored by Le Nom du Pere Society. Venango Catholic HS hosts dinner, 1505 W 1st St., Oil City, will host its annual roast beef dinner Nov. 9. Serving 11:30 AM-2 PM. Menu inc. roast beef/mashed potatoes/gravy/corn/applesauce/rolls, dessert & bev. Gift auction & bake sale. $10 donation incl. dinner & 2 chances on grand prize of $1,000 or one of 10 $25 Giant Eagle certificates. Dinners $7 for adults, $6 for Sr. Citizens, $4.50 under 12, free for preschoolers. Take-outs available/call on Nov. 9.

5 Page Five St. Brigid Church, Meadville, Pennsylvania November 2, 2014 ALTAR SERVERS 9:00 Fiely/Leech 12:05 Sommers EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 9:00 Dillaman/Higbys/Reisenweber 12:05 Lehman/Bisbee/Jindra/Needed O $5,187 MINISTRIES NOVEMBER 9 Offertory/Holy Days Last Yr $5,456 READERS Bowden Sommers STEWARDSHIP Budget/Wk $5,927 This YTD $97,877 GREETERS Gilmores Needed Fiscal Year to Date Last YTD $88,380 Budget YTD $94,832 Office of Evangelization & Faith Formation Kindergarten-11th Grade Happy All Saints/All Souls Day ~ Please join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am in St. Brigid Church for poster presentations by our students in K-8 th grade. Communion of Saints Prayer - Lord, thank you for allowing us to join together as a communion of saints. Thank you for the examples of love we are given in the saints recognized by our Church. Thank you for the people who are with you in heaven or who are on the journey to your kingdom. Thank you for calling us to be among the saints and in union with all our brothers and sisters called to follow you. Amen. TEAM FAITH ~ Bring Your Cans to Class is a canned food drive class competion. Collections will be thru Nov. 16 th. This effort will benefit the food pantry and the winning class gets donuts! Pledged YTD $53,665 Catholic Services Appeal Paid YTD $50,783 Assessment $43,919 Confirmation Retreat ~ Next Sunday, November 9 th for students in Grades 9, 10 and 11. The retreat is from 10:10 am thru 5:00 pm in St. Brigid Social Hall. Pam Gent from Edinboro Campus Ministry is our retreat director. Please pray for our young Church as they continue their journey toward this most holy sacrament. Office of Evangelization & Faith Formation ~ ADULTS New Faith Sharing Bible Study Come join us Monday evenings at 6:30 pm at Saint Agatha rectory as we explore the coming Sunday s Mass readings. All are welcome! Discovering Christ Training Days: All who are interested in helping with Discovering Christ in any capacity, please plan to attend these training days to learn more about implementing the program in our parishes: Part I Tuesday, Nov. 11th 6:30-9 pm at St. Brigid Parish Center Part II Tuesday, Nov. 18th 6:30-9 pm at St. Brigid Parish Center Theology Distilled Don t miss the next Theology Distilled Thursday, November 20 th at 7 pm at VooDoo Brewery. We will be discussing the topic, Inculturation: Faith as the Leaven for All of Life. This is a great opportunity for growing in faith and fellowship with other Catholic Young Adults. Theology of the Body Mark your calendars for the next Theology of the Body DVD & Discussion, Thursday, November 13th at 7 pm at Saint Mary of Grace Parish Center. We will be exploring the topic, Man & Woman He Created Them. At Home with the Faith Weekly Tip: Today begins Vocations Awareness Week (moved this year from January). Of course we all need to be praying for vocations, but have you ever invited someone to consider a religious vocation? What about in your own family? Do your children or siblings know you would be supportive of them becoming a priest or religious? Join us on Facebook: Young Adults: Catholic Young Adults (CYA) Meadville Adults: Office of Evangelization and Faith Formation Meadville, PA

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