Saint Brigid Roman Catholic Church 967 Chancery Lane Meadville, PA 16335 MASS SCHEDULE Sunday 9:00 A.M. and 12:05 P.M. NURSERY Infants thru age 4-9:00 A.M. Mass BAPTISMS: By appointment after Baptismal program. CONFESSIONS In Chapel: Wednesdays... 7:00 P.M. First Friday... 11:30 A.M. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (Pre-K thru Grade 11): Sundays... 10:10-11:40 A.M. WEDDINGS: Arrangements must be made with the pastor 6-12 months in advance. SISTER PARISH: St. Peter Church, Casa Cural, Sotuta, Yucatan MEXICO STAFF HOURS: Monday - Thursday.....8-Noon & 1-4 P.M. Friday......8-Noon HOME COMMUNION CALLS The sick or confined (or their next of kin) should phone the parish office to have their names put on the Communion call schedule. PASTOR Rev. Johnathan Schmolt SETON PRINCIPAL Julia Strzalka DEACON Ken Reisenweber MUSIC DIRECTOR Christine McGinnity ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Cindy Fiorillo STATION OF THE CROSS CATHOLIC RADIO: WMIH 89.5 FM IN NW PA & WQHE 88.3 FM OIL CITY WEBSITE: http://www.stbrigidchurch.org TELEPHONES: (814) Parish Office... 336-4459 Office Fax..240-5998 Emergency.350-7676 Seton School... 336-2320 Office of Evangelization and Faith Formation..333-2274 Youth Director: Shari Bronson Adult Director: Colleen Wellington E-MAIL: Contact @StBrigidChurch.org Johnathan.Schmolt@StBrigidChurch.org Cindy.Fiorillo@StBrigidChurch.org Shari.Bronson@StBrigidChurch.org Colleen.Wellington@StBrigidChurch.org Lynda.Morgan@StBrigidChurch.org FINANCIAL SECRETARY Lynda Morgan SETON CATHOLIC DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Jamie Longo OFFICE OF EVANGELIZATION & FAITH FORMATION YOUTH DIRECTOR Shari Bronson ADULT DIRECTOR Colleen Wellington PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Give them your ideas, thoughts and concerns. The council members meet four times annually. Their roles are to provide feedback and representation from parishioners of Saint Brigid Church. Todd Sommers Martin Dillaman Lois Curtin Jamie Sopher Annette Lynch Jean Mottillo Bill Leffingwell Angela Bisbee
Page Two St. Brigid Church, Meadville, Pennsylvania October 19, 2014 WORSHIP OTHER MASSES Monday & Thursday & Saturday 8:00 AM @ St. Mary Church Sunday October 19 1:00 PM until 7 PM 40 Hours Adoration St. Brigid 7:00 PM Closing & Benediction of 40 Hours Monday October 20 @ St. Mary Church 8:30 AM until 7 PM 40 Hours Adoration/Benediction Closing & Benediction of 40 Hours/St. Mary 12:05 PM Dan Morfenski (Dan/Laura Mesley) Philip Erdeljac (Lois Curtin) Katherine Kitty Hanstine (Family) 7:00 PM Closing & Benediction of 40 Hours Tuesday October 21 @ St. Agatha Church 9:00 AM until 7 PM 40 Hours Adoration/Benediction 7:00 PM Closing & Benediction of 40 Hours/St. Agatha Wednesday October 22 9:30 AM Seton School Mass @ St. Agatha Church 12:05 PM Cecelia Franczak (Fran Spinnato) Frances Mottillo Anniv. (Donna Stimpson) 1:30 PM Meadville Rehab Mass/People of St. Brigid 6:00 PM Adoration & Benediction in Church 7:00 PM Confessions in Chapel Friday October 24 12:05 PM Genevieve & Hank Pazdyk (Rita Kiter) Philip Erdeljac (Chuck/Joan Swick) 12:30 PM Juniper Village Communion Service Sunday Masses 9:00 AM Katie Stewart (Terry/Mariann Farlik) Rose Oldakowski (John/Sue Phelps) 12:05 PM People of St. Brigid IN THE HOSPITAL: Donald Fronce. Please remember him in your prayers. SYMPATHY: to the families of: Paul Zurovchak, husband of Barbara Zurovchak; Karen Henderson, wife of Miles Henderson; Joseph Limber, son of John/Sally Limber; and of Lillian Peters. WEDDING BANNS: Erik Fort & Concetta Marie Mizner, St. Brigid. SUPPORT 335-5551 Catholic Social Services 337-7323 Read Program 333-5403 Hospice Grief Support 724-5174 Prayer Line 333-2851 Visitation (ill, elderly) 333-4315 336-1792 Alzheimer s Support Group/3rd Monday @ Active Aging 6:30 PM Tuesday & Wednesday & Friday 8:00 AM @ St. Agatha Church Saturday (Vigil Mass for Sunday) 4:30 PM @ St. Agatha Church Sunday 7:30 AM @ St. Mary Church 9:00 AM @ St. Agatha Church 10:30 AM @ St. Mary Church PARISH EVENTS Sunday October 19 ~ K of C Right to Life Campaign 9:30 AM R.C.I.A. / Chapel 10:10-11:40 AM Religious Ed Classes K-11th Grade/ Confirmation Classes/St. Brigid Center Wednesday October 22 NO Choir 7 PM Adult Bible Study/Room 2 Thursday October 23 12:15-1 PM Brown Bag Theology/Room 2 Sunday October 26 9:30 AM R.C.I.A. / Chapel 10:10-11:40 AM Religious Ed Classes K-11th Grade/ Confirmation Classes/St. Brigid Center World Priest Day is celebrated next weekend. Father, Thank you! Scrip-Loaves & Fishes Update Thank you to all who purchased Scrip in Sept. Your patronage raised $1,431 for our school! Congratulations to Adrienne Sopher, this month s pizza party winner for having the top sales. Adrienne had $2,047 sales during the month of September! READINGS Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40
October 19, 2014 St. Brigid Church, Meadville, PA Page Three Card Party Thursday, October 23rd at St. Mary Center held 10:30 AM; lunch at noon for $4 person, including soups, salads, desserts, coffee/punch & Bring your own cards and games. All are invited! PARENT BAPTISM PROGRAM Session will be held here on Tuesday evening, November 4th from 6:30-8:30 PM. Parents preparing for the baptism of their child must attend. Godparents are welcome and encouraged to participate. Expectant parents may wish to come prior to the birth of their child. To register, call 336-4459. November 4 St. Brigid Church, Meadville K of C Memorial Mass Sunday, November 2 @ 9 AM K of C Memorial Mass for deceased members will be held on November 2nd at St. Brigid Church at the 9 AM Mass, with breakfast to follow at Perkins. Please RSVP Ted Jastromb Jr. at 337-5206 by Oct. 29th if you are planning on joining us for breakfast (you are responsible for your own checks). Spouses of deceased members are also welcome to attend. PCC shares information on governor candidates ~ Learn more about the 2014 candidates for PA governor in the attached document from the PA Catholic Conference. To access links about many issues facing PA voters, go to: www.pacatholic.org/meet-the-2014- candidates-for-governor/ Deacon Ken s Birthday October 22nd! Today is World Mission Sunday! We are called to this Eucharistic Celebration & invited to do good on earth, to be missionary by putting our faith into action in support of the work of missionaries. Your prayers and generous gifts to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday support the tireless work of so many priests, religious & lay leaders around the world as they offer practical, emotional & spiritual care to the communities, children & families in desperate need, bringing the light of Christ to them. Altar Server Training Saturday, November 22nd 1 PM @ St. Brigid Church For ALL altar servers Current and those desiring to serve SAINT BRIGID CEMETERY ~ Please observe the following rules: Wreaths permitted Nov. 1 to April 1. Cleanup day was October 1st. Please remove potted plants before November. Are you looking to discover God s will in your life? Do you want to bring hope into the world? Then join your brothers from across the Diocese of Erie and beyond for the second annual 2232 Men conference. This day of inspiration, spiritual growth & worship, open to men of all faiths, will feature national speakers, adoration, reconciliation & Mass w/ Bishop Persico. Lunch & free parking. Visit www.2232men.com or call (814) 455-7364 and join the 1,200 men expected to attend this day designed around the Bible verse Luke 22:32 But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers. 2232 Men will take place on Saturday, November 1, from 9 am to 3:30 pm at the Warner Theater in Erie.
Page Four St. Brigid Church, Meadville, Pennsylvania October 19, 2014 29th Sunday of the Year Treasures from our Tradition When the fathers of the Second Vatican Council met to discuss the sacrament of penance, they were required to draw up a new rite, including several forms. The hot button for debate was so-called general absolution, by which a penitent could be absolved of sin without confessing to a priest. This was a difficult debate, compounded by widely varying traditions in both East and West. Some were surprised to learn that the Holy See had already given permission, during the First and Second World Wars, for this form. In 1944 the Vatican issued a decree saying this form was valid under extreme conditions, which bishops in mission lands and Latin America took as a kind of blanket permission. Thus, the fathers of the Council were alarmed to find this practice fairly widespread, not only in war, but in peaceful places with huge numbers of faithful and few priests. Although they eventually produced a ritual with three different forms, the forms are not considered equal, and the enriched and revised individual form is preferred. The enrichments include a welcome of the penitent, a sign of the cross with an encouragement to trust in God s compassion, new texts rich in the Word of God, praise for God s mercy, and a dismissal. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. EVENTS ELSEWHERE Swiss Steak Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 26th at St. Peter Church Social hall, Conneautville from 11:30 AM-3 PM or sold out. $9 adult; $4.50 (6-12) under 5 free. Swiss Steak, mashed potato, hot vege, roll, coleslaw/applesauce, dessert & beverage. Take outs available. Come and enjoy. OCTOBER CURSILLO EVENTS The next Women s Cursillo weekend will be held at OL of Mercy Church, Harborcreek-Women s #237, October 16-19. Ladies, GOD is calling you to follow HIM! Please consider taking a few days out of your busy schedules and say YES to the Lord! Our next Ultreya is Friday, October 10 at St. Agatha Church. Please come and join us for Mass at 7 PM followed by food and fellowship. Please bring a generous dessert to share with all. Our next Holy hour will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 7 PM at St. Agatha Church. For more info call Jim/Wendy Hess at (814) 333-6586.
Page Five St. Brigid Church, Meadville, Pennsylvania October 19, 2014 Offertory/Holy Days 10-5-14 $5,952 Last Yr $5,961 Pledged YTD $53,665 STEWARDSHIP Budget/Wk $5,927 This YTD $85,229 Catholic Services Appeal Fiscal Year to Date Last YTD $77,857 MINISTRIES OCTOBER 26 ALTAR SERVERS 9:00 Case 12:05 Sommers Paid YTD $49,918 READERS Mizner Kiter EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 9:00 Reisenweber/Roncolato/Wheelock/Gilmore 12:05 Sommers/Lehman/Bisbee/Jindra/Needed Budget YTD $82,978 Assessment $43,919 GREETERS Phelps Needed Office of Evangelization & Faith Formation Kindergarten-11th Grade Youth Team Lunch~Students in grades 7 thru 11 that would like to help plan activities for the high school program are invited to join us for pizza this Sunday, October 19 th at 11:45 am in the St. Brigid Social Hall. Middle School Youth Rally~Sunday, October 26 th at Our Lady of Peace in Erie for 6,7,8 Graders. Register a.s.a.p. by visiting the website www.onthevine.us. For more information call Shari at 333-2274. We will have classes that day for those students who do not wish to join us for the rally. Share The Spirit ~ Enjoy our monthly newsletter inside today s bulletin. St. Brigid Church is pleased to offer a preventive health event. Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community -based preventive health screenings, will host their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings on 12/18/2014. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men & women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests & osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All 5 screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Register for this event & receive a $10 discount off a package above $129; call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners. At Home with the Faith No Monday Bible Study this week please attend 40 Hours Exposition (We will resume Monday, October 27th at 6:30 PM at Saint Agatha Rectory) Discovering Christ Information Night October 28 Remember Christ Renews his Parish and Why Catholic? Meadville could be the first in the area to launch another national faith formation program this Lent called Discovering Christ. We will be having an information meeting Tuesday, October 28th at 6:30 PM at Saint Brigid Parish Social Hall for those interested in helping or just finding out more. 40 Hour Exposition October 19th, 20th, 21st This year s 40 Hour Exposition will be Sunday, October 19 - Tuesday, October 21st. Fr. John Jacquel will be speaking each evening at 7 PM and closing with Benediction (Sunday at Saint Brigid, Monday at Saint Mary of Grace, Tuesday at Saint Agatha). At Home with the Faith Weekly Tip: Wednesday, October 22nd the Church celebrates the first feast day of Pope Saint John Paul II as a canonized saint. Do something special to celebrate. Better yet, do something to imitate his holiness, such as reach out to a young person or entrust your fears to God.
Eat Pizza & Wings Have Fun, and Raise Money for Seton Catholic School PTO Pizza Hut is sponsoring a FUNraiser and we need YOUR help! We will earn 15% of the sales from all orders placed with the attached voucher. All you have to do is eat Pizza! Please use the attached voucher at: Pizza Hut WingStreet 18822 Park Ave Plaza Meadville, PA 16335 Sunday Nov. 9th 11 am - 9 pm Valid on Dine-in, Carryout and Delivery Orders Please present this Voucher with payment. Seton Catholic School PTO November 9 11-9pm Pizza Hut will donate 15% of your check (after coupons, before tax) Dine in/carryout/delivery Please present this Voucher with payment. Austin s Angels of Hope November 9, 11-9pm Pizza Hut will donate 15% of your check (after coupons, before tax) Dine in/carryout/delivery