St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 School House Lane, P.O. Box 330, Donegal, PA 15628 724-593-7479 A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg Parish Staff: Rev. Richard J. Kosisko, Administrator Email... rkosisko@dioceseofgreensburg.org Rev. Teodoro Abner Cortezano, Parochial Vicar Email... tcortezano@dioceseofgreensburg.org Bill Pospisil, Coordinator of Faith Formation Email.... bpospisil@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mary Strucaly, Parish Secretary Email.....mstrucaly@dioceseofgreensburg.org Addy Evangeliste, Bulletin & Parish Website Email.. aevangeliste@dioceseofgreensburg.org Contact Information: Parish Office... 724-593-7479 Parish Fax... 724-593-5934 Website - www.straymondchurch.org Online Giving Service (web base electronic contributions, safe & secure) Visit www.straymondchurch.org, select the Online Giving link and follow the commands Catholic Charities Help Line 1-866-409-6455 In the event of inclement weather: Please check our parish activities of cancellations at KDKA channel 2 BAPTISMS: Please contact the Parish Office for Baptism. CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:30 PM. MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made with the Pastor at least one year in advance. January 20, 2019 MASSES: Saturday (Vigil): 4:30 PM. Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Daily Mass: 8:00 AM at St. Raymond Chapel (under office) Except Friday. An Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction: Every First Friday of the month after the 8:00 AM Mass until 10:00 AM. Holy Days: See bulletin BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed Friday. St. Raymond of the Mountains Parish Mission Statement We, the parish of St. Raymond of the Mountains (Donegal, PA) are situated in a resort area and comprised of many rural communities. We come together to share and strengthen our faith in God and each other by celebrating the sacraments and striving to follow God s teaching. We are called to be open to the Holy Spirit and to build a stronger Faith Community by serving the needs of others, by educating, and by welcoming all.
St. Raymond of the Mountains Church January 20, 2019 GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time When you think of being Catholic, what do you think of? Perhaps you grew up with your only associations being fasting, nuns with rulers, and "Catholic guilt." Our faith can sometimes have the connotation of restriction and absence, not abundance. Who is God in your life? Is He the divine law-giver, the judge punishing the rulebreakers? These are certainly attributes of God. But the laws don't exist for themselves alone. They exist to help us love one another as God loves us. And this loving God is the author of abundance and joy. Did you hear today's Gospel? "There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee." Here at this wedding, Jesus would perform "the beginning of his signs...and so reveal his glory." This first sign isn't a miraculous healing. He didn't raise someone from the dead. He kept a party going! "There were six stone water jars there for Jewish ceremonial washings, each holding twenty to thirty gallons...the water...had become wine." The wine has run out. Jesus creates somewhere between 120 and 180 gallons to help his friend save face. We may not have such momentous miracles in our lives, but God is watching out for us. The string of green lights when you're running late. The sale on the replacement appliance you need. The friend who calls at just the right time. These are the little moments of God's abundance. We just need to look for them! Not only does Jesus surprise, but the guests point out to their host: "You have kept the good wine until now." The divine wine is better than the earthly variety. God's goodness is better than what we can grasp at for ourselves. Isn't that how it always goes? Evening for homeschool families with Bishop Malesic The Office of Faith, Family, and Discipleship invites homeschool families from the diocese to an evening of prayer, faith, spirituality and fellowship with Bishop Malesic February 20 at St. Bruno Parish from 6-9 p.m. Mass is at 6 p.m. and will be followed by a potluck reception. Register at www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/efhf. Readings for the week of January 20, 2019 Sunday: Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 [3] 1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11 Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b] Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c [5]/Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b] Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 8:6/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [8a and 9a]/Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc, Saturday: 2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk 16:15-18 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10 [3]/Mk 3:20-21 Next Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c]/1 Cor 12:12-30 or 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Please remember in your prayers Josh B., Pam Balow, Matt Bauman, Sharon Berish, Beth Brown, Carla Brown, Ed Budinsky, Terry Cavicchio, Mary Cauley, Shawn Dellgross, Amanda Dennis, Dave DeWitt, Francis Ernesty, George Estochin, Laura Estochin, Mary Estochin, Mildred Estochin, Corinne Estock, Bill G., Patty Gadek, Gerald, Barry Huey, Mitchell Johnson, Darlene Jenniches, Karen, Jadon Kalp, Jim Kalp, Megan Kalp, Francis Kantorik, Carol Kelly, Ray Kostovny, Namon Lilly, Leslie Lloyd, Juanita Miller, Richard Miller, Theresa Miller, Courtiney Mastowski, Shirley Nicholas, Cathy Nilson, Regina Nilson, Mindy O., Beth P., Ryan Painter, Chris Petrarca, Greg Petrucci, Madeline R., Richard Randall, Tracy Ritenour, Bernie Rusinko, Evan Sander, Gertrude Chub Shaulis, Ted Shaulis, Yuvonne Smith, Helen Sparks, Tom Sparks, Trisha Sparks, Lisa & Declan Spell, Edie Spell, Ernestine Stanton, Jason T., Mike Terretti, Theresa, Colleen and sons, Denise Thomas, Bryce Vargo, Jane Waite, Jim Walters, Margaret Witt, and Cale White. All You Can Eat PANCAKE BREAKFAST Next Sunday, January 27, 2019-10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Florian Social Hall 4263 Route 981, Mt. Pleasant, PA $8.00 per Adult, $5.00 age 5-12, Under 5 - Free Menu Includes: Pancakes, Sausage, Hash browns and eggs.
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg NEW EVANGELIZATION New Evangelization is a form of spirituality. It is a constant inner search to understand and live according God s will: As Your adopted Child, Father, are You proud of me? I am sorry for my imperfections and failing to properly discern Your Will in my service to those around me. Our lives should be filled with the humility and obedience exemplified by Jesus and His Virgin Mother, Mary. I am sorry and I repent of the times I failed to hear and see You or serve You in all I meet. Please forgive me and all others for our sins and even for our unknown faults that displease You. Teach me Your commands so I may exemplify living as a member of Your Holy Family. Our own self-abasement and service to others should lead to increased fervor and ardor on our part and prompt others to consider this Christian way of life. BIBLE The Gospel of John is very different from the other three Gospels. John uses symbols to present his message that Jesus is the divine Son of God. In themselves, his miracles demonstrate that Jesus had power beyond human abilities, but in addition he further explains that natural substances also have a deeper, spiritual meaning. In particular, light is a symbol of truth and understanding; temporal physical life symbolizes eternal spiritual life; water, God s laws and teachings; bread, the Eucharist; shepherd, a provider and protector; and the vine represents divinity and God himself. The water I shall give will become a spring of water welling up to eternal life (John 4: 14) and I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst (6: 35). Thoughtful reading of the Bible and this Gospel in particular is very rewarding. January Calendar Ticket Winners! Tuesday, Jan. 8, #392: Winner: Joe Sarnelli; Seller: Joe Sarnelli Wednesday, Jan. 9, #768: Winner: Lori Quadro; Seller: Lori Quadro Thursday, Jan. 10, #064: Winner: Dick Sikora; Seller: Barb Sikora Friday, Jan. 11, #639: Winner: Fred Gales; Seller: Cheryl Pritts Saturday, Jan. 12, #162: Winner: Anthony Norcera; Seller: Ray Werthman Sunday, Jan. 13, #250: Winner: James Sheele; Seller: Bill Pospisil Monday, Jan. 14, #506: Winner: Regina Stahl; Seller: Barb Shaffer Winners were from Jone Mills, Stahlstown, Washington, Melcroft, Donegal, Mt. Pleasant, and Acme. Congratulations to all! And thanks again for supporting the 2019 St. Raymond January Calendar Ticket. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults In Part Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church we are given guidelines on Christian Holiness. All Christians are called to holiness. God calls us all to intimate union with him. The way of perfection passes by the way of the Cross. There is no holiness without renunciation and spiritual battle. Spiritual progress entails mortification that gradually leads to living in the peace and joy of the Beatitudes. Grace is the help God gives us to respond to our vocation of becoming his adopted children. The divine initiative in the work of grace precedes, prepares, and elicits the free response of man. We can have merit in God s sight only with his grace. Merit is to be ascribed in the first place to the grace of God and secondly to man s collaboration. Charity is the principle source of merit in us before God. (## 2012~2029) Horse Racing at St. Raymond Horse Racing is back at St. Raymond Get ready to saddle up on Saturday, February 16! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the race begins at 6:15 p.m. Cost is $10 which includes your entrance ticket, food, beverages and snacks. Tickets are available at the door. Remember you can even sponsor a race or buy a horse! The more your sponsor and buy the more chances to win!! All forms are available on the table in the back of the church. Fees: $10 Entrance Ticket $75 per Race for Sponsorship and includes 2 Complimentary Entrance Tickets plus community and event promotion and your food, beverages and snacks. Only 10 Race Sponsorships are available. $10 to Buy a Horse. There are 10 races and 10 horses per race. The more you buy, the better your chances to win! If you horse does win a race, you receive $25. If all the horses are not sold prior to the event, they will be available to purchase the night of the race. Celebrating Creation Tuesday this week is the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn children. Humanity is the part of creation made in God s own image and likeness. We cherish all human life, born and unborn, physically or mentally challenged or not, frail or robust, regardless of race or creed or sexual orientation. When we embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, we can no longer love according to whether we judge a person deserving or undeserving. All human life is precious in God s eyes. I give you a new commandment. Love one another. As I have loved you, so you should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. (John 13:34-35)
This Week in the Parish This Sunday, Jan. 20-8:00 a.m. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond Religious Ed. Classes (CL) - 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass Saturday, Jan. 26-4:00 p.m. Pray the Rosary (CH) - 4:30 p.m. Evening Mass Next Sunday, Jan. 27-8:00 a.m. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond Religious Ed. Classes (CL) - 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass (RC) = Rectory Chapel (RM) = Rectory Meeting Room (CH) = Church (CL) = Classrooms (PH) = Parish Social Hall Our Weekly Offering OFFERTORY January 12 & 13, 2019-87 out of 388 = 26% Envelopes $1,879.75 Loose $694.00 Total $2,573.75 Needed for Expenses $4,600.00 Difference - $2,026.25 Catholic Accent $80.00 Many thanks and may God Bless you for your generosity!!! May God Grant their Eternal Peace In your charity please pray for the souls of: Paul Voke, husband of our parishioner, Elaine Voke, Mr. Voke passed on January 9, 2019. Florence Leeper, sister of our parishioner, Dorothy Farkosh Ms. Leeper passed on January 10, 2019 May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. 2019 MASS INTENTIONS We are now scheduling Mass intentions for 2019. Each person may request up to 10 intentions for ONE person or ONE family. The priest, by Canon Law, cannot celebrate multiple intentions for one Mass. If you would like to request your intentions, please do so as soon as possible; in writing, and place it in the collection or mail it to the Parish Office. Please indicate your intentions and suggested dates on your written request. The Mass Intentions Policy is posted on the bulletin boards in the Church, and can be provided to you upon request by calling 724-593-7479 or coming to the Parish Office.
MASSES THIS WEEK Sat. - January 19 - Vigil: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 p.m. Special Intention for Tom Sparks, Trisha Sparks, and The Sparks Families (Addy Evangeliste & Family) Sun. - January 20 - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Our Parish Members 10:30 a.m. + Ray Shick (Barbara Chackan) Mon. - January 21 - St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr 8:00 a.m. + Mary Rega (Margaret Krystyniak) Tues. - January 22 - Day of Prayer for the legal Protection of Unborn Children 8:00 a.m. Special Intention Wed. - January 23 - Weekday 8:00 a.m. Special Intention Thurs. - January 24 - St. Francis de Sales, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 8:00 a.m. Sr. Anne Arnold-Health (Tidwell Family) Fri. - January 25 - The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle NO MASS SCHEDULED Sat. - January 26 - Vigil: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 p.m. + Pat Voke (Mary Louise Medfed & Maddie) Sun. - January 27 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. + Pat Voke (Paul & Elaine Voke) 10:30 a.m. Our Parish Members Soup Sale Next Weekend!! Our own church made Turkey noodle soup will be sold January 26 & 27 after Masses. Only $5 a quart. Sat. Jan. 26 LITURGICAL MINISTERS SERVERS 4:30 p.m. - Nico Pisula 8:00 a.m. - Kaylea Voke 10:30 a.m. - Need Volunteer EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Sat. Jan. 26 4:30 p.m. - Rachel Burke - Ginger Cairns - Dorothy Voke 8:00 a.m. - Noreen Brady - Karen Chearney - Darlene Grabill 10:30 a.m. - Mary Mastowski - Mary DeLose - Deneen Vinkler Sat. Jan. 26 READERS 4:30 p.m. - Ceal Solan 8:00 a.m. - Cindy Brangard 10:30 a.m. - Peggy Schafer