St. @lphonsus C[tholi] Chur]h 2111 m[rk_t str t Wh ling wv 26003 MASSES Mon Tues Thurs Fri Wed Communion Service Saturday Vigil Mass Sunday Masses MONTHLY MASSES St. Alphonsus Mass Association (1st Friday of month) Polish Mass (3rd Sunday of month) NOVENAS Miraculous Medal - Tuesday after Mass Novena to St. Jude - Fridays after Mass Divine Mercy Chaplet 1st Friday at 5:30 PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:30 5:00 PM or by appointment 5:30 PM 7:00AM, 10:30AM SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Contact the parish office 6 months before desired date. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Call the parish office for an appointment. 9:00 AM NEW PARISHIONERS We welcome new parishioners. Please complete a registration form which can be found on the table in the rear of the Church. Mail it to the office or drop it in the collection basket. Pastoral Staff Rev. Douglas A. Ondeck, Temp. Administrator (ondeck.douglas@gmail.com) Rev. Mr. George Smoulder, Permanent Deacon Joyce Fiorilli, Parish Secretary Sister Anna Marie Cole, CSJ, PSR Coordinator Terri Morris, Housekeeper Beverly Pockl, Vocalist David Alfred/Caroline Lakomy, Church Organists Parish Phone: 304-232-4353 Parish Fax: 304-232-1993 Parish E-Mail Address/Web: saintalphonsuswheeling@gmail.com www:stalswheeling.org PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 am to Noon; 1:00 to 3:00 PM Friday 9:00 am to Noon
June 29, 2014 Saint Peter and Paul, Apostles PETER AND PAUL Today is something of a rarity: the celebration of a saint s day that replaces the Sunday liturgy. Only a handful of these days, given the official rank of solemnity, are considered so foundational and primal to the mission of the Church that they can interrupt the Sunday sequence. And so it is with Peter and Paul today. In a way, they each have personality traits with which we can identify. They are both impetuous, sometimes acting or speaking thoughtlessly, contradicting the spiritual gifts given to them by God. At such times, they might receive a nudge from God, much the same as many of us experience. On the positive side, these men were deeply rooted in their faith in Christ, tireless and fearless in living out their call to spread the Good News of his death and resurrection. Perhaps we might identify more with one or the other, but the essential truth we celebrate today is this: Through the Spirit, Christ built and continues to build the Church and make the kingdom known through fragile, remarkable human beings, each graced in a particular way for the work of the reign of God. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Peter was in prison, but prayer by the church was made to God on his behalf (Acts 12:1-11). Psalm The angel of the Lord will rescue those who fear him (Psalm 34). Second Reading I have finished the race; I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18). Gospel Simon Peter said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:13-19). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16bc-23; Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Ps 5:4b-8; Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Ps 50:8-13, 16bc-17; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 20:24-29 Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119: 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13 or, for Independence Day, any readings Saturday: 10-14; Mt 9:14-17 Sunday: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30 Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Monday: Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time; The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Tuesday: Bl. Junípero Serra; Canada Day Thursday: St. Thomas Friday: Independence Day; First Friday Saturday: St. Anthony Zaccaria; St. Elizabeth of Portugal; Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today is an exceptional event on our calendar: the Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time is eclipsed by a solemnity honoring two saints who didn t spend much time together in their earthly ministry, and who have distinct feasts so they probably don t mind sharing this one. Yet each suffered a similar fate in the same city, Rome, during the persecution of the Emperor Nero. Nero probably ordered the destruction of many of the residential neighborhoods in service to his building projects, and when the homeless began to look for someone to blame for the fires, Nero targeted the Christians. Soon, Peter was crucified, upside down, on the Vatican hill. Excavations (called scavi) under the Vatican basilica have proven the authenticity of his burial place near the place of his death. Paul, a Roman citizen, was later granted a swifter execution by sword, and is remembered at a vast basilica on the city s outskirts. Peter and Paul were just about polar opposites. Peter rough and ready, Paul poetic and polished. Peter carried a burden of regret for his denials, Paul had his own issues with which he struggled. Peter leapt over barriers to go to the Gentiles, Paul strove with and surrendered to the same call. True, they spent very little time together in this life, but the same Spirit filled their hearts and by their witness changed the face of the earth. Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves and under a just God cannot long retain it. Abraham Lincoln WHAT WE LOVE We cannot help conforming ourselves to what we love. St. Francis de Sales
These are the ones who, living in the flesh, planted the Church with their blood; they drank the chalice of the Lord and became the friends of God.. Second Collection Today USCMA MISSION APPEAL MASS INTENTION CALENDAR FOR 2015 St. Alphonsus Parish Calendar for 2015 Mass Intentions is now open. You may put requests in the weekly collections or stop by the parish office during regular business hours. SYMBOLON THE CATHOLIC FAITH EXPLAINED The workshop of the Summer! Join us as we explore our Faith more deeply with Deacon Doug Breiding as our Facilitator at Saint Alphonsus Parish, starting Monday July 7 th at 6:30pm. There will be two gatherings for five weeks. The gatherings will be held on Mondays and Thursdays at St. Alphonsus Parish starting at 6:30pm for each gathering and last about an hour. Please call the Parish Office to reserve a seat at 304-232-4353! The cost for this 5 week course is $10 for the workbook (scholarships are available). The first two topics will be: July 7 th The Journey of Faith and July 11 th Divine Revelation. Donut Social Next Sunday July 6, 2014 After the 10:30 a.m. Mass Friday July 4, 2014 Independence Day Parish Office will be closed in observance of the holiday! Have a safe weekend! In gratitude for their gifts received from God, parishioners and visitors made this joyful return to the Lord to help continue His work at St. Alphonsus Parish: Collections $2,920.24 Candles $337.50 PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION St. Alphonsus Church PSR classes will begin on September 14, 2014 and continue every Sunday through April 2015. Any parent interested in registering their child for the school year sessions can call the Parish Office at 304-232-4353. Cost for registration is $20/child. COLUMBIA CLUB TROUBADOURS The Columbia Club Troubadours would like to review the St. Al s Variety Show, which was a staple here at St. Alphonsus for many years. All proceeds from the show would be donated to the parish. Your help is needed! There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, July 9, at 7pm in the Parish Community Center (church basement). Parishioners of all ages are invited to attend. The Community of St. Alphonsus Parish offers its sympathy and prayers for the repose of the souls of: OLGA O KRUTA ELIZABETH WANDA ALBERTINE May their soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, continue their journey to new life in the presence of God in the heavenly kingdom. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Fr. Doug and the parishioners of St. Alphonsus Church and let you know how I've enjoyed my time here. Thank you all for your support, patience, and friendship over the past four years. You are a special group of people and I will definitely miss you. May God s amazing grace continue to bless all of you! Sincerely, Joyce THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
PREPARING FOR CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE WEEKEND RETREATS Sept. 12-14, Blessed John XXIII Center, Charleston Oct. 10-12, Sandscrest Conference Center, Wheeling Dec. 5-7, Priest Field Center, Kearneysville (for engaged couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage) Call Rebecca Royse, 304-233-0880 x333 BISHOP DONAHUE HIGH SCHOOL Is looking for student help in cleaning/painting at the school during summer break. Students must be with parents during service and can earn service hours during this time. Painting will be going on all summer and cleaning will be July 28-August 1. If you are able to help out during this week, please call 304-233-3850. ATTENTION! YOUR HELP IS NEEDED Call on the Governor for a Special Session on HB 4588: The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act! During the 2014 Legislative Session, The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HB 4588) passed both houses of the legislature by overwhelming bi-partisan majorities. Bishop Bransfield welcomed this important legislation. HB 4588 would protect West Virginia s unborn children who can feel pain from being brutally aborted, by asserting a compelling state interest in their lives. Sadly, Governor Tomblin vetoed this lifesaving legislation, which means that West Virginia s unborn children remain unprotected. You can go to http:// wvforlife.org/blog/2014/04/14/presidents-cornergovernor-not-showing-compassion/ to download a petition to the Governor to call a special session to remedy the veto. Also, at the National level, you can call US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid at his offices in Nevada. Calling his home district offices can make a greater impact on him and his staff than calling Washington. The numbers are: Las Vegas office: 702-388-5020 Reno office: 775-688-5750 Carson City office: 775-882-7343 CATHOLIC TOURS Exposition of the Holy Shroud of Turin, Italy is scheduled between April 19 and June 24, 2015. The last exposition was in 2010 and the next viewing will be in 2025. Please join us for a rare opportunity to view the burial cloth of Christ on April 21 to 30, 2015. Miraculous cures have been attributed to the Holy Shroud which has been verified many times by world renowned scientists over the centuries. $3,589.00 per person/double room From New York JFK or Newark EWR airports. The Catholic Tour will assist you in securing airfare from your home city. Please call our toll free number: 1-877-627-4288 or email jimadair@thecatholictour.com for more information, itinerary and reservation forms. BISHOP DONAHUE VERA BRADLEY BINGO Sunday, June 29, 2014 1:00 pm 4 pm St. Francis Bingo Hall, Moundsville, WV Doors open at 12:00 p.m. Noon $25/packet additional packet may be purchased for $5 with $25/packet. Raffles/Tip boards available For tickets call: 304-238-8055 WE NEED YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT!!! PROCEEDS BENEFIT BISHOP DONAHUE CHEERLEADERS!!
Sunday, June 29 7:00 a.m. Dolores Fahey (Patty Smith) 10:30 a.m. Curtis Griffin (Lee and Patricia Glessner) Monday, June 30 7:00 a.m. Saad Family (Charley Saad) Tuesday, July 1 7:00 a.m. Dolores Fahey (Jack and Jean Sengewalt) Wednesday, July 2 7:00 a.m. COMMUNION SERVICE Thursday, July 3 7:00 a.m. Michael Schrebe (Donald Werbecki) Friday, July 4 7:00 a.m. St. Alphonus Mass Association Saturday, July 5 5:30 p.m. OUR COUNTRY Sunday, July 6 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Kathleen Mulley (Mother) HOMEBOUND AND CONTINUOUS CARE Mary Bohlman, Elizabeth Bissett, Norma Campbell, Stella Czyzewski, Harold Ehni, Tony Hadom, Selma Hughes, Philip Machel, Phyllis Oberle, Blanche Richard, Mary Rushkevich, Elizabeth & Leonard Rycerz, Mary Stefanow, Dorothy Thalman, Betty Weckerley. Weekend Ministry Schedule (July 5-6) Saturday, July 5, 5:30 p.m. P. Allietta Eucharistic Ministers: P. Holt Sr. J. Vidonic H. Christman J. Bischof Sunday, July 6, 7:00 a.m. M. Bosold Eucharistic Minister: C. Saad Sunday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. D. Evans Eucharist Ministers: D. Lemery B. Henry J. Senglewalt K. McGonigal Please continue to pray for our military men and women who serve us and their families: Lcpl. Bandon Collins USMC 1st Lt. Mel S. Falck Sgt. L. Joey Henry USMC PFC Jeremy Labuda Sr. Airmen Jordan Lucey Gunnery Sgt. Brian M. Pelsh USMC Corp. Thomas McCarthy USMC If admitted into a local hospital, please notify the Parish Office at 304-232-4353 if you or a family member is hospitalized. Because of HIPPA regulations, we can not be told that you are in the hospital. Rosemarie Bursee, Karleigh Ryan, Becky Swords, Dustin Ronevich, Mr/Mrs. Leonard Rycerz, Debbie Respole, Harry Zelkowski