SAINT MARY PARISH 10 St. Mary s Lane, Cecil, PA 15321 A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Rev. Stan M. Gregorek, Pastor Deacon Leonard M. Thomas, Jr. First Diocesan CCD Weekly Mass Schedule Monday through Saturday: Saturday (Vigil): Sunday: & 10:30AM Confessions Saturday: 11:30AM-12:30PM or by appointment. Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313 Children/Youth Services: 412-473-2000 Parish Office: 412-221-1560 Fax: 412-221-9544 Religious Education: 412-221-0595 Church Hall: 412-221-9771 Deacon Len Thomas: 412-812-4557 Email: stmarysch@comcast.net Website: www.stmarycecil.org Facebook: facebook.com/saintmarycecil Parish Business Office Hours Monday through Thursday: 9:00AM-3:00PM Friday: 9:00AM-1:00PM Closed Daily: 12:00PM-12:30PM
August 27, 2017 SAINT MARY PARISH CECIL, PA Page 2 Join Bishop David Zubik in pr ayer and wor ship at one of the On M ission for T he Church A live! Summer Sessions and continue to prepare your heart for the big changes that will soon take place in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The changes may challenge us, but we trust in the work of the Holy Spirit to provide the gifts and resources for the Church to grow and thrive. The Summer Sessions will be held from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on the following days: Glenshaw; Monday, August 28 at Saint Thomas More, Bethel Park; Tuesday, August 29 at Saint Margaret Mary, Moon Township; Wednesday, August 30 at Saint Kilian, Adams/Cranberry
August 27, 2017 SAINT MARY PARISH CECIL, PA Divorced and Separated Support Group Meetings Starting on September 11 The Divorced and Separated support group jointly sponsored by Sts. John & Paul and St. John Neumann parishes will begin its next 13-week cycle of meetings on Monday, September 11, 2017. This peer led group provides caring support to anyone who is experiencing the pain of separation or divorce. Topics covered include anger, loneliness, annulment, forgiveness, financial survival and more. Meetings are on Monday evenings from 7:009:00 PM and will be held at Sts. John & Paul Church in Rooms 8 & 9 in the lower Cardinal DiNardo Center. Anyone who has questions or would like more information should contact Ralph Joy (412-741-5456 or rjoy205@verizon.net). Sts. John & Paul s address is: 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd., Sewickley, PA. The church is located approximately ½ mile west of the I-79 Wexford exit. For directions please contact Ralph Joy or visit the Sts. John & Paul website. All Young Adults (21-30ish) are invited to the next YA Event on Friday, September 1 at 6:30 PM at La Bella Bean in Bridgeville. Nationally renowned speaker Dave VanVickle will be giving a brief witness talk, there will be good food/community. BYOB. No Cost. Questions, please contact Maria at maria.yalch@verizon.net Pope Francis and Bishop Zubik need your advice! Survey on Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment -- The Holy Father has called a Synod of Bishops in October 2018 to study Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment. To prepare for the Synod, we are asking for all young people (ages 1439) to give their advice to Pope Francis and Bishop Zubik via this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ PittSynod. The survey is open to any young person now through September 8, 2017. Parenting Pointers~ : Next time you find the words Because I said so! on the tip of your tongue, replace them with Because I love you! Rather than yelling, you may find yourself thinking. It s true. I want you to do your homework because I think it is best for you, and I love you. ~2017 by Susan Vogt, www.susanvogt.net Page 3 UNIVERSAL PRAYER FOR PEACE IN OUR LAND For peace in our land, especially in the wake of the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia last weekend, that divisions will be healed, hatred will cease and that all people will respect each other as beloved children of God in whose image and likeness we are created. Let us pray to the Lord. Catechetical Course Registration Fall 2017 The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Fall Catechetical Courses are now scheduled and registration is now on-line. Go to diopitt.org and click the button on the carousel labeled Catechetical Course Registration Fall 2017 or go to: https:// catholicdioceseofpittsburgh.formstack.com/forms/ ccr_fall2017.questions? Call the Department for Family, Youth and Catholic School Ministries: 412-456-3112. A Rachel s Vineyard weekend retreat for post-abortion healing will be held on Sept. 29Oct. 1,2017 at Tabor House in Millvale. To register or for more information, call Toni Jester at 412-3525348 or email: toniafj1@comcast.net. ~~Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass ~~ The Diocese of Pittsburgh is once again planning its annual Golden Wedding Celebration for couples who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2017. This year s event will begin with Mass at St. Paul Cathedral on Sunday, October 22nd, at 2:30 p.m. Bishop Zubik will be the main celebr ant and a light reception will follow in the Cathedral hall.if you are a couple celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary any time this year and would like to receive an invitation to this event, please call the rectory or drop a note in the collection basket no later than Monday, August 21. HAPPY PEOPLE The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything. --Anonymous Marriage Moments~: How wise, knowledgeable and be- yond human understanding are the ways of God. (Romans 11:33-36) When in the throes of love one s spouse may seem to also have these qualities. What intellectual trait is your beloved strongest in? What about yourself?. ~by Susan Vogt, www.susanvogt.net
Our Parish Share Goal Progress.. To date, the Parish Share amount collected is $41,175 out of $45,970 owed to the Diocese. We still owe $4795. Thank you for your generosity to all who have contributed! Thinking of becoming a Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults* (RCIA) is a journey where you can experience the Catholic faith community. It is an opportunity for questions to be answered and for learning about the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. Some of the things you will receive throughout your journey: A Bible and a copy of the Catechism of the Church. Are you: A person who has not been baptized and would like to learn more about the Catholic faith, with the possibility of becoming a member of the Catholic Faith? A Baptized Christian of another denomination who would like to learn about and possibly to embrace Catholic tradition? A Baptized Roman Catholic who has not received Eucharist or Confirmation and would like to become a full participant in the life of the Church? Or someone who is a member of the Church but want to learn more. The Christian Initiation process offers an environment of support and guidance as you discover God is working in your life. ************Deacon Len will be starting a new class September 18th,2017. The group will meet in the Marion room of the Rectory at 6:30pm. Please contact the Parish Office at 412-221-1560 to sign-up for the first step in your journey! August 20 Offertory 10:30AM Ministers Schedules for September 2/3, 2017 10:30AM Lector Charlotte Smith Ursula Wauthier Ana McGinnis Eucharistic Minister Altar Server Information not available at his time
The Sanctuary Lamp is Lit this Week in Memory of Eileen Bradley Diana & Jack Buzzy & Dolores Please continue to pray for strength and healing for those who are sick especially, Mike Kuzemko, Dorothy Tkach, Steve Yanosik, Lou Zomak, Stan Zeman Sunday, August 27 10:30 AM 1-5:00PM Monday, August 28 Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time Wedding Anniversary of Bill & Dolores Paul (Husband) Eileen Bradley (Diana & Jack, Buzzy & Dolores) Lois Grahm (Arlene Manko) Car Cruise at St. Mary s in remembrance of Luke Blanock Saint Augustine Dolores Paul (Husband, Bill) Tuesday, August 29 7:00PM Wednesday August 30 Thursday, August 31 The Passion of St. John the Baptist Rosemarie Donati ( Rose Bruni) Precious Blood Novena & Benediction Santa Colucci (Marty & Carm Nugent) Miraculous Medal & Novena Communion Service Friday, September 1 Saturday, September 2 Sunday September 3 10:30AM Jeff Klaphake (Mom) Joan Graziotto (MaryAnn Briselli) Leonard Briselli(Mary Anne & Dorothy) Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Alfred Desmet (Betty Grillo) James Clark (Christine Fox)