Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church Saint 50 John Jefferson Street +++ Uniontown PA the Evangelist A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg + + + A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Roman Catholic Church Parish Office + 88 S Pennsylvania Avenue + Uniontown PA 15401 50 Jefferson Street Uniontown PA 15401 Parish Office: 88 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Uniontown PA 15401 Parish Staff A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Pastor: Father James D. Tringhese jtringhese@dioceseofgreensburg.org 724-437-7569 Business JANUARY Manager: 8, 2017 Rita Rae WEDDINGS rrae@dioceseofgreensburg.org BAPTISM OF CHILDREN 724-437-7569 Faith Formation Director: Molli E. Vassar mvassar@atlanticbb.net First Sunday of the Month 724-439-8723 is Pastoral Assistant: Alice A. Yezbak At least six months ayezbak@dioceseofgreensburg.org notice is SUNDAY MASS OUTSIDE OF MASS 724-437-7569 needed. Marriage Preparation Parish Secretary: Julia Henry jhenry@dioceseofgreensburg.org Second Sunday of the 724-437-7569 Month is Saturday Evening: 5:30 pm is required. Date DURING 10:30 Parish am FAX: Mass 724-437-6277 Sunday: 8:30 am and 10:30 am Contact the Parish Office. Information contact Molli Vassar WEEKDAY MASS Parish Website: RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION Saint SACRAMENT John the OF Evangelist RECONCILIATION www.sje-parish.org OF ADULTS Regional Catholic School Mon, Tues, Wed, Parish Fri: Email: 8:30 Principal: Saturdays: Christine 11:00 Roskovensky am am stjohnrcchurch@atlanticbb.net For information contact Molli Vassar chrisros@atlanticbb.net ADORATION OF THE BLESSED HOLYDAY MASSES Office Hours SJE SACRAMENT Regional School Office: Please Monday check - Friday: the Parish 8:30-11:30 Bulletin AM and Thursdays: 724-438-8598 8:00 am 4:30 pm 12:30-4:30 PM PARISH STAFF Closed 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Pastor: Closed Father Holydays James and D. Tringhese Holidays jtringhese@dioceseofgreensburg.org Baptism of Children Business Manager: Rita Rae rrae@dioceseofgreensburg.org First Sunday of the Month Faith Form. Director: mvassar@atlanticbb.net Outside of Mass Sunday Mass Molli E. Vassar Second Sunday of the Month Pastoral Saturday Assistant: Evening: Alice 5:30 A. Yezbak PM ayezbak@dioceseofgreensburg.org During 10:30 AM Mass Parish Sunday Secretary: 8:30 AM Julia and Henry 10:30 AM jhenry@dioceseofgreensburg.org For information contact Molli Vassar Parish Phone: 724-437-7569 Parish Fax: 724-437-6277 Weekday Mass Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30 AM Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults P W : Holyday Masses For those S considering J becoming E a Catholic www.sje-parish.org Please check the Parish Bulletin For information R contact C Molli S Vassar Parish Email: Principal: Christine Roskovensky stjohnrcchurch@atlanticbb.net Sacrament of Reconciliation Office Hours: Saturdays Monday-Thursday: 11:00 AM 9:00 4:00 & Friday: 9:00-3:00 WEDDINGS: chrisros@atlanticbb.net At least six months notice is needed. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Closed 11:30 Marriage Preparation is required. Thursdays: am-12:30 pm, 8:00 Closed AM-6:00 Holy PM days and Holidays SJE Regional School Office: 724-438-8598 Contact the Parish Office
Page 2 ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH Mass Schedule Saturday January 7, 2017 5:30 p.m. +Kathryn Jeanne Schuessler (Family) Sunday January 8, 2017 8:30 a.m. +Michael K. & Edith M. John, S. Michael John, Loretta M. John, Thelma R. John & Pamela John Taylor (S. & M. John & A. John Ormond) 10:30 a.m. +Charles Anthony Coburn & Bernadette Marie Coburn (J. & A. Sokol) Monday January 9, 2017 8:30 a.m. +Ed & Pauline Britt (T. & B. Britt) Tuesday January 10, 2017 8:30 a.m. +Mary Pasquale (M. & C. Lulich) Wednesday January 11, 2017 8:30 a.m. +James Rice (J. Steratore) Friday January 13, 2017 8:30 a.m. +Samuel Ammirato (M. Smore & Family) Saturday January 14, 2017 5:30 p.m. +Florence Paris (J. Deli) Sunday January 15, 2017 8:30 a.m. +Elizabeth Dillon (Parents) 10:30 a.m +Charles Coburn (J. & D. Daley) Ministers Schedule Saturday, January 14 & Sunday, January 15 5:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Eucharistic Ministers: B. Crutchman M. Brown D. Bryant J. Davis L. Harris W. Hensel R. Kuzy C. Rozak B. Johnston J. Nypaver P. Seighman R. Newhouse J. Riffle J. Shull D. Price A. Sweeney R. Superick R. Price B. Yantko M. Vogelsang A. Raho Greeters: M. Hackney E. Kegg L. Conrad L. Zaycosky M. Patchan R/D Price P. Richardson C. Stotelmyer Lector: K. Henckel T. Seighman G. Gamon Servers: L. Shumar J. Eadie J. Jellots A. White T. Kalich L. Urani J. White A.J. Rider S. Urani Children s Liturgy - Sunday, January 15 P. Richardson Schedule of the Week Monday, January 9 Middle School Faith Formation @ St. Therese Parish Center...6:30-8:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study (PC)....6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 10 Mardi Gras Meeting (PC)..6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 11 Choir Practice (C)...7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 12 Eucharistic Adoration (C)..8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. RCIA (PC)...6:00 p.m. Saturday, January 14 Faith Formation (PC)...10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Confessions (C).. 11:00 a.m. Sunday, January 15 Children s Liturgy (PC)......during 10:30 Mass Monday Night Faith Formation Grades 6-7 8 Students return January 9 th, January 23 rd and 30 th. There is NO class on January 16 th. Middle school students are always welcome, its never too late to begin. Socks of Love Socks of Love was our Fall Service project conducted by the Middle School students. They packed over 110 pair of socks for the homeless of our community. These socks were donated to the St. Vincent DePaul Store as part of their Giving Trees. Not only were these socks stuffed with toiletries but with the love and prayers of our young people. Thank you to all the youth and their families for donating to this project. We hope and pray these socks provide warm feet and warm hearts to those in need. HAVE YOU BEEN CONFIRMED? Any person above Grade 7 who is a baptized Catholic and who has not yet been Confirmed for any reason may receive this sacrament from Bishop Malesic at the Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday June 4, 2017. Registration and a preparation meeting are required. Please call Molli Vassar at the Parish Office for information.
Epiphany of the Lord, January 8, 2017 Page 3 Steward of Treasure January 2, 2017 Adult $ 6,799.00 Children $ 8.00 Loose $ 354.00 Accent $ 86.00 Maintenance $ 573.00 Candles $ 73.00 Catholic Schools week $ 10.00 Christmas $ 875.00 Children/Family/Appeal $ 136.00 Initial Offering $ 337.00 Immaculate Conception $ 5.00 Solemnity of Mary $ 1,464.00 Total: $10,720.00 Collection Counters for January 15, 2017 C. Murtha C. Stirling D. Rider Mardi Gras Committee Meeting The planning committee for this years Mardi Gras celebration will meet on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:30 in the Parish Center. Anyone interested in helping is welcome to attend. Our parish joyfully welcomes Brayden Alexander Checton, son of Adam and Jamie Checton, who was baptized on December 4. May God continue to bless him and his family. Pro-life Mass and Prayers The Greensburg Diocesan Council of the National Council of Catholic Women invite all who are unable to attend the March for Life in Washington, D.C., to pray with them Jan. 27 at the Bishop Connare Center, Greensburg. The schedule is: Rosary for Priests at 11:30 a.m.; Mass celebrated by Msgr. Larry J. Kulick at noon; exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the conclusion of Mass until Closing Prayer and Benediction at 4:30 p.m. Other prayers will include Rosary for Life, 1:30 p.m.; Stations of the Cross for Life, 2:15 p.m.; Divine Mercy Chaplet, 3 p.m.; and Litany for Life, 3:30 p.m. No reservations are needed, and you may participate at any time during the day. For more information, call Greensburg DCCW president Millie Krinock at 724-537-2064. Wedding Couples for 2017 Couples who have scheduled weddings at Saint John s for 2017 will have an important meeting Saturday January 21, 2017 in the Parish Center at 10:00 AM. All couples are required to attend. Please make plans to attend as many items will be explained and processes begun that day. Help the Homeless A collection is being arranged for the area homeless. Please consider donating any of the following: -Flashlights -Hand warmers -Backpacks (adult sizes) -Socks -Easy open foods: (granola, crackers cereal bars, jerky) -Gently used adult size coats (larger sizes only) Please bring these items to Church by the weekend of January 21 & 22. The need is ongoing and always greatly appreciated. St. Vincent de Paul Needs Your Help Please donate nonperishable food items to St. Vincent de Paul, below are some things needed for the food pantry. Items can be placed in the bins located in the main entrance of the Church or the side exit near the rectory. Thank you for your help, it means so much! Pasta Side Dishes (Rice or Pasta) Sugar Baking Mix (Bisquick like) Eggs Noodles Boxed Instant Potatoes Instant Oatmeal Chili beans or Kidney Beans Canned Potatoes Jelly Cooking Oil Ketchup
REFLECTION THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD "And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was." In our day and age, the star of Christmas has become a kind of decorative symbol that adorns manger scenes and Christmas trees. It suggests something good and bright and holy, a visual indicator that the "Light of the world" has appeared. But today, on the feast of the Epiphany, we recall that originally, this star was not just a pretty symbolic ornament. This star was a sign from God that intervened in the operations of the physical universe. The Magi understood that this star was sent from God to indicate where his Son would be born. Of course it should not surprise us in this season of all seasons that God should choose to order the universe according to his purposes. Jesus has just been born of a virgin! God has just taken on human flesh. These events in themselves are extraordinary divine interventions--miracles that defy the standard operation of things. Why shouldn't God choose to send a luminous star where he wants it, when he wants it? Why shouldn't he reveal his plan through the things that he created in the first place? The beauty of today's feast is found, in part, in the fact that the Magi were able to recognize this sign from God. They waited for it, they saw it, and they rejoiced in it: "They were overjoyed at seeing the star." We too should be overjoyed in this season of God's special revelation to us. We may need the eyes to recognize it, but truly we have waited for a Savior, we have seen his appearance at Christmas, and now it is time to celebrate! God is at work in our physical world. He has come here, now to save us. This is cause for rejoicing! Sanctuary Candle In acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ, the Tabernacle Candle will burn in loving memory of Charles Coburn requested by Rita Rae
Nominations for Teaching Excellence Awards The Office of Catholic Schools and The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Greensburg are seeking nominations for Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching Awards. Teachers and principals from diocesan Catholic schools are eligible. The awards will be presented to three people at a Celebration of Catholic Schools Breakfast March 9, 2017, at 8 a.m. at the Greensburg Country Club. The honorees will receive a $5,000 cash award. Innovation Grants will also be awarded to accelerate and advance learning in the classroom. The nominations for the Golden Apple Awards are due by Jan. 20. For nomination materials and additional information, including sponsorship opportunities, go to www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/celebration or contact Mallory Reese at 724-552-2593 or mreese@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Human Trafficking Prayer & Education Day Event The second annual Human Trafficking Prayer and Education Day will be held February 4 from 1-3:30 p.m. at Caritas Christi, 144 DePaul Center Road in Greensburg. The speaker will be Dr. Katariina Rosenblatt, a survivor of human trafficking, founder of There is Hope For Me (www.thereishopeforme.org) and author of Stolen. For more information about the event or to register, email rsvpf@hotmail.com or call 724-537-2064. The day is sponsored by the Greensburg DCCW of the NCCW. Readings for the Week Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72/ Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38/Ps 29/Mt 3:13-17 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Ps 8/Mk 1:21-28 or Heb 1:1-6 and 2:5-12/Ps 8/ Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Ps 105/ Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Ps 95/ Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Ps 78/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19/ Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6/Ps 40/ 1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34