Rev. James Loew, O.S.B., Administrator WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday Vigil - 5:30 PM ~ Sunday - 9:30 AM WEEKDAY MASS: Tuesday and Thursday - 8:30 AM [Except 2nd Thursday of the Month] & Saturday - 8:30 AM (Consult Bulletin) Parish Office Hours Monday thru Friday: 9 AM to 4 PM Phone: 724-845-8191 Fax: 724-845-5480 Parish Office Directory Financial Secretary Anne Troya atroya@dioceseofgreensburg.org Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Sharon Robson srobson@dioceseofgreensburg.org Pastoral Minister Sister Vinaya Kurian srvinayactk@gmail.com Regional Director of Faith Formation Katie Tylinski ktylinski@dioceseofgreensburg.org 724-212-6740 Asst. to the Regional Director of Faith Formation Jim Peterman jpeterman@dioceseofgreensburg.org Music Director George Pecoraro gpecoraro@dioceseofgreensburg.org St. Catherine Cemetery Parish Property Rentals Alex Nemeth anemeth@dioceseofgreensburg.org Cardinal Maida Academy Patricia Visnick, Principal pvisnick@dioceseofgreensburg.org 724-568-3304 SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance of the anticipated date. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism preparation must be scheduled in advance. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 9:00 AM Parish Mission Statement ~ We, the partnered parish communities of St. Gertrude and Christ the King, are faith-filled Catholics who have been called by our Baptism and empowered by the Good News of Jesus Christ to be Church for all. Although made up of multicultural faith communities we are ever united by our common faith. We are committed to building up the Body of Christ through Word, Worship, Evangelization, Leadership, Service, Stewardship, and Fellowship. Dedicated to deepening our love of Christ and one another, together we strive to become a living reflection of Christ for our region. We willingly accept our obligation to be the Light of the World for others and in that spirit we promise to use our resources to practice gospel justice, to heal divisive wounds among God s people and to join with all people of good will in addressing the spiritual and physical needs of all.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBERS Due to the Christmas Holiday, the date for our December monthly meeting has been moved to Wednesday, January 2, 2019 and it will be held at Assumption Hall at Christ the King. SISTERS OF CHARITY COUPON FUNDRAISING BOOKS Enjoy 2019 coupon books are available from the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill through Dec. 29 for $30. For additional information or to reserve a book, call Sister of Charity Agnes Steedle in Greensburg at 724-836-0406, ext. 6646, or Sister Patrice at 412-343-1382. CATHOLIC CHARITIES COUNSELING Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg offers faith-based assistance with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal conflicts, recovery support, parenting and family issues, anger management and other personal and family issues. Counseling is provided by licensed, professional and experienced therapists. Fees are low, and many insurances accepted. Offices are located in Greensburg, Indiana, Uniontown, Kittanning and New Kensington. For more information or an appointment, please call 724-8 3 7-1 8 4 0 o r e m a i l counseling@dioceseofgreensburg.org. MEMORIES AND DREAMS Throughout our lives, we retain the language and habits of our native region and family of origin. Should we return to our home after a long absence, we quickly revert to its familiar speech and practices. Our deep memory is reflected in old stories and words and speech patterns. This familiarity runs like an underground river and accompanies us wherever we go. Not only do we remember, we are incorporated into and made part of a greater memory. In remembering and recollecting, we are in turn gathered up and re-collected. Today we remember Mary, a small figure travelling the country roads to visit Elizabeth. All the great pronouncements and dreams of the prophets point to this time when the Lord s words to Mary would be gathered and fulfilled. The memories of her people are alive in her, and memories of her nourish our own living faith. Joey Becker Betty Favero Evelyn Sesko Lucy Skura Francis Coccimiglio Skip Bergstrom Martha McMasters Ron Rollinger Mary Nigra Scott McGuire Carl Kochik ~Jennie Musial Joseph Blumer Ann Miccolis John Macioce Anna Marie Oberdorf Please pray for the sick and shut-ins Dolores Carino Marty Rattay Donetta Klanica Franci Strapac Robert Coleman Thomas Mills Tom DiFiore Pat Lauffer Carolyn Schrecengost Robert Anselmo Stella Romano Margie Breski Vickie Callen Gene Vigna Mark Krafick Stephanie Muhs Angelique Conrad Douglas Stewart Jennifer Hempel Kulick Beth Schrieber Jaden Minik ~Robert Venturini ~John Varine ~ Veronica Goglio ~ Steve Pityk ~ Tom Blanciak, Sr. ~ Anna Zeise ~ Abigail Elizabeth Marsh ~ William Mason ~ Stella Faletti KING of HEARTS Cosmic Bingo is scheduled for February 10, 2019. The Bingo Committee asks that you please continue to donate PA Lottery scratch tickets, and please also consider donating a themed gift basket for the basket raffle table at the February Bingo. Let s make this the biggest and best Christ the King Bingo fundraiser ever! Tickets are on sale now! Contact Franci (724) 845-7360 or the church office (724)845-8191. Please get your tickets early, seating is limited. Sweetheart Lottery Tickets Coming! You will shortly be receiving two (2) PA lottery-based tickets in the mail (Courtesy of Clawson Funeral and Cremation Center, Inc.). These tickets are for our FEBRUARY Sweetheart Lottery. We re asking you to please purchase these tickets (donation is $5.00/ticket) before January 31st. Doing so will help generate some much needed income for the parish. Thank you and good luck! (PS: They ll make a nice Valentines Day gift to your special someone! ) Please support the advertisers on the back page of the bulletin, and thank them for their support. They make the bulletins and new hymnals possible at no cost to the parish!
ANNUAL CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES APPEAL The annual Children and Family Services Appeal collection to support the work of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg will be taken at all Christmas Masses in the diocese Dec. 24 and 25. Christmas reminds us of the gift of God s own Son, Jesus Christ, given to each of us without question of our merit or eligibility. You are asked to support this appeal and make your contribution to help change the future of an individual, family or child through the good work of our diocesan Catholic Charities. MAKE A YEAR END CONTRIBUTION USING IRA ROLL-OVER PROVISIONS IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW IS 70- ½ YEARS OLD OR OLDER, HAVE AN IRA, AND DESIRE TO MAKE A YEAR END CONTRIBUTION TO YOUR PARISH, PLEASE CONSIDER USING THE IRA AS THE SOURCE OF SUCH FUNDS. YOU CAN USE THE IRA ROLLOVER TO SATISFY ALL OR PART OF YOUR REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION AND MAKE A GIFT TO THE CHURCH. HERE S HOW IT WORKS: AN IRA OWNER 70 ½ OR OLDER CAN TRANSFER ANY AMOUNT UP TO $100,000 DIRECTLY FROM THEIR IRA TO ONE OR MORE QUALIFIED CHARITIES (OF WHICH OUR CHURCH IS ONE); o THE LAW DOES NOT PERMIT DIRECT TRANSFERS TO CHARITABLE TRUSTS, DONOR ADVISED FUNDS OR CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES; THE GIFT IS BENIFICIAL REGARDLESS OF WHETHER A DONOR ITEMIZES TAX DEDUCTIONS BECAUSE IT IS NOT RECOGNIZED AS INCOME, AND THE GIFT WILL NOT TRIGGER A FEDERAL TAX OBLIGATION. CONTACT YOUR IRA ADMINISTRATOR TO FACILITATE THE TRANSACTION IN THE PROPER WAY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT 714-552-2504 or jdimario@dioceseofgreensburg.org THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH Altar Servers LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE Hospitality Ministers of Holy Communion Lectors MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS VIGIL 6:00 PM Joseph George Caleb George Zachary George Dorothy Bonello Carole Defilippi Alex Nemeth Don Marco Richard Maritto Anne Troya Patt Woodward Kathleen Uncapher MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS MASS AT NIGHT 10:00 PM Isabella Forster Tabitha Forster Andrew Pallus Dolores Lucjak John Lucjak Mike Ulizio Sharon Robson Margie Stull Debby Vargo Valerie Zanotti TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY 9:30 AM Anthony Blackgrove Falyn Verner Tatum Verner Kathy Balbo Andrew Balbo Mary Lee McGee Kathyrn Ruman John Kasanicky Daniel Logero Sisters of Mary Immaculate Linda Fedorchak SATURDAY DECEMBER 29 5:30 PM Aaron John Falyn Verner Tatum Verner Tom Defilippi Pamela Pastiva Sisters of Mary Immaculate Maryjane Gruber Christine Vigna Patt Woodward Jacob Billak SUNDAY DECEMBER 30 9:30 AM Owen McDermott Alyssa Shinko Nathan Shinko Dolores Lucjak John Lucjak Toni Favero Daniel Logero Richard Maritto Margie Stull James Favero 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 1-800-932-0313. 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 Misconduct after you have called the Childline number and made the report. The Bishop s Delegate may be reached at 724-837-0901, Ext. 1221.
Calendar of Faith Formation Session for December 2018/Spring 2019 (6:00-7:30 PM) December 23 rd No class & December 30 th No class January 13 th & 20 th February 10 th & 17 th March 10 th Mardi Gras Pancake breakfast before Faith Formation (includes 6 th -12 th ) & 17th April 7th & April 14 th Seder Dinner (includes 6 th -12 th ) *This does not include event dates **Occurs on the 2 nd and 3 rd Sundays except for April You will be e-mailed a calendar with these upcoming dates for the next semester. Be sure to check KDKATV for snow cancellations. FUSED 4 ~ December & January LIFETEEN/EDGE CALENDAR EDGE: Grades 6 th -8 th /LIFETEEN: grades 9 th 12 th (St. James Parish Underground/Upper Rooms ~ 6:00-7:30 PM) December: ~ 23 rd NO Youth Mass ~ 30 th NO SESSION January: 6 th No Session ~ 13 Session ~ 20 Session ~ 27--Youth Mass You will be e-mailed a calendar with upcoming dates for the next semester soon. 6 th -12 th graders: Please make sure that you are subscribing to our specific LIFETEEN or EDGE and LIFETEEN AND EDGE classes on remind.com. Not sure? Text Katie Tylinski at 724-212-6740 to find out. This is how we will let you know about snow cancellations. Be sure to check KDKATV for snow cancellations as well. WINTER RETREAT All youth of the Diocese in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for the Diocesan High School Winter Retreat, Fully Known, sponsored by the Diocese of Greensburg. Come pray, share, learn, and take time to be with God. Join us March 1-3, 2019 at Laurelville Retreat Center in Mt. Pleasant. Register now at the FUSED 4 Youth Ministry Office. The cost of the retreat is $120. You may apply for Francis Funds in the amount of $60. For more info about Francis Funds visit: https:// www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/formation/pages/francisfund.aspx. Applications must be submitted by January 1, 2019. After $60 from Francis Funds and $30 from FUSED 4 Youth Ministry subsidization; your cost for the retreat is $30. The cost includes all lodging, meals and supplies for the weekend. If you do not apply for Francis Funds you will be responsible for paying $90. Francis Funds will require a letter from your pastor so please request this from him well in advance. In order to register for the retreat, you must turn in your check payable to St. James. Please register for the retreat by Sunday, January 20 th. No refunds. NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is the largest Catholic youth gathering in the U.S., with over 20,000 young people, clergy and religious, and adult chaperones attending from all over the country. A pilgrimage of faith, NCYC is an exciting, biennial three-day experience of prayer, community and empowerment for Catholic teenagers addressing a wide variety of topics including Catholic spirituality and prayer, social justice issues, sexuality and leadership. NCYC features a huge interactive village where hundreds of exhibitors, musicians, games, hot meals and learning centers of all types will be available throughout the conference. NCYC 2019, will take place in Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 21 through Nov. 23, 2019. Information is available here: www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/ NCYC. This event is for current 8 th -11 th graders. NCYC registrations will be accepted until January 20 th, 2019. In order to register for the NCYC you must turn in your check payable to St. James in the amount of $100. Cost is $785 but you are eligible to apply for Francis Funds in the amount of $235. If you don t apply for the Francis Funds you will be responsible for the entire amount. The application for Francis Fund must be submitted by January 1, 2019 For more info about Francis Funds visit: https://www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/formation/pages/francisfund.aspx. We will be fundraising as well. No refunds. An applicant for Francis Funds is eligible to receive only one scholarship up to $300.00 during any fiscal year of July 1st thru June 30th. If finances are an issue for the retreat or NCYC, please see Katie. You can earn money towards them by volunteering at BINGO at Our Lady Queen of Peace on a Youth Ministry weekend.
Monday, December 24 Christmas Vigil 6:00 PM Intention of the Celebrant Monday, December 24 Christmas Mass at Night 10:00 PM Christ the King Parishioners Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day 9:30 AM Intention of the Celebrant Wednesday, December 26 St. Stephen 9:00 AM Mass at St. Gertrude Thursday, December 27 8:30 AM James R. Loew by CtK Staff Friday, December 28 8:30 AM Mass at St. Gertrude St. John The Holy Innocents Saturday, December 29 St. Thomas Becket 8:30 AM Christ the King Parishioners HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH Saturday, December 29 5:30 PM Patricia Sniegoski by Steve Pityk Sunday, December 30 9:30 AM Max and Albina Albino by Children, John, Janet, Madeline and Harriet Monday, December 31 8:30 AM Mass at St. Gertrude 6:00 PM SOLEMNITY OF MARY VIGIL Tuesday, January 1 Christ the King Parishioners Solemnity of Mary 9:30 AM Edward Minarcin by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Stoltzfus
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