Church of Saint Anne A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust + A Parish in the Diocese of Greensburg 1870 Rostraver Road Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania 15012 The Reverend Vincent J. Gigliotti, Pastor vgigliotti@dioceseofgreensburg.org Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ February 4, 2018 EUCHARISTIC LITURGY Weekends: Saturday................. 4:30PM Sunday........................ 8AM & 11AM Liturgy of the Word for Children (Ages 5-11) Celebrated during the 11AM Mass Weekdays & Holy Days: Consult Mass schedule inside the bulletin. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION The Sacrament is celebrated on Saturdays at 12:00 Noon or by appointment. Parish Telephone Numbers Parish Office..................724-872-3555 Fax......................... 724-872-3373 Office of Faith Formation.......724-872-3486 Website: www.stannerostraver.org ** Parish Office Hours ** Sunday: 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:00 Noon until 1:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (Out for Lunch: Noon until 1:00 p.m.) Thursday: 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon ~ ~ ~ ~ Evenings by Appointment Instead, take a 40-day journey to become the-best-version-of-yourself. Join our Parish for Best Lent Ever, a free Email program designed to help you have a life-changing Lent. Every day you will get inspirational videos, practical tips and encouraging stories. ARE YOU READY TO HAVE YOUR BEST LENT EVER? Sign up at DynamicCatholic.com/Lent.
Page Two Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time FAITH FORMATION-ORGANIZATIONS MINISTRIES-PRAYER GROUPS Faith Formation ~ Grades 1, 2 & 3: Students attend class every Sunday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. according to a previously mailed schedule. Faith Formation ~ Grades 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8: Students attend class on biweekly Mondays from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. according to a previously mailed schedule. Baptism Preparation Class (Pre-Jordan): Parents and sponsors are required to participate before the day of Baptism. Class is held on a Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. To register for an upcoming class, call the Office of Faith Formation, 724-872-3486. ********** New Society: Members meet Tuesdays at 12:00 noon for afternoon fellowship, unless otherwise planned. Christian Mothers: Members gather trimonthly and attend the 8:00 a.m. Mass on the third Sunday of the month followed by a business meeting, unless otherwise planned. Holy Name Society: Members attend the 8:00 a.m. Mass on the second Sunday of the month followed by a business meeting, unless otherwise planned. ********* Sr. High Youth Ministry ~ Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12: Monthly meetings are held on the second Sunday of the month, unless otherwise planned. Respect Life Ministry: Mar y Har r is ~ 724-872-6777 Outreach Ministry: Are you a housebound parishioner needing company; a caregiver needing a break from an everyday routine? Please call the Parish Office, 724-872-3555. Prayer Shawl Ministry: Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., unless otherwise planned. ********* Disciples of Prayer: Do you need someone to pray for you or for your special intentions? Please call the Parish Office, 724-872-3555. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Gatherings are held every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. unless otherwise mentioned. Call the Parish Office, 724-872-3555, for more information. Service Men and Women Prayer Requests: As we would like to remember those parishioners or family members who are serving in an area of conflict, please notify the Parish Office so that we can keep them in prayer. Prayer Requests: General requests will be mentioned at Mass during the General Intercessions and should focus on a) the needs of the Church, b) for public authorities and salvation of the whole world, c) for those burdened by any difficulty, d) for the local community. Please email your requests to Father Vince, vgigliotti@dioceseofgreensburg.org. * Advertiser of the Week * Alpine Club Please support our advertisers who make our bulletin possible. Church of St. Anne FAITH FORMATION ATTENTION, CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES IN GRADE 8: A Retreat Experience on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit will be held tomorrow, Monday, February 5, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in the Social Hall. Sponsors and parents are also welcome. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated here by Bishop Edward C. Malesic on Wednesday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m. SYMBOLON: The Catholic Faith Explained! Have you ever been asked a question about our Catholic faith that you had trouble answering? Or, perhaps, you would just like to know more about our Catholic faith? Hosted by Dr. Edward Sri, this video and discussion series brings together some of the most trusted Catholic teachers in the world to guide you through the breadth and richness of the Catholic faith. Come and join the discussion for six Thursdays beginning on February 15. For your convenience, this program will be offered at both 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Call Barbara in the Office of Faith Formation, 724-872-3486, for more information or to register. ATTENTION, Lector s, Gr eeter s, Cantor s, Ser ver s, Eucharistic Ministers, and Ushers: Ministers may either Email mkoshar@dioceseofgreensburg.org, or call the Parish Office, 724-872-3555, with preferences by this Wednesday, February 7, for scheduling on the next minister schedule, which will run through May 26/27. Cantors, please call Rosemary Hako, 724-379-6653, for scheduling. THE CHURCH HAS MADE PLANS FOR A BUS TRIP TO LANCASTER S SIGHT AND SOUND THEATRE on Satur day, Mar ch 24, 2018. We will be seeing the play, Jesus. The bus will leave at 7:00 a.m. and return at approximately 11:00 p.m. on this day. Cost of the tickets is $145.00 for adults; $100.00 for children. The price of the ticket includes a stop at Kitchen Kettle Village, the Play, and Dinner following the play. Please fill out the reservation form at the bottom of this column and mail it to the Church of St. Anne (address on the bulletin front) together with your check payable to the Church of St. Anne, or drop your reservation form and payment in the Church offertory basket in an envelope marked Parish Office/Bus Trip. Reservations are on a firstcome basis and will be open to other churches in upcoming weeks if the bus is not filled with reservations from our Parish. Please call Regina Civitello, 724-984-1063, with any questions or for more information. SIGHT & SOUND THEATRE ~ Jesus Name: Address: Phone: Email: Adults: Children:
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 Page Three CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS FOR 2017 were mailed out this past week. If you did not receive yours or if you find a discrepancy in the total, please call the Parish Office and an adjustment will be made. Thanks to those who so generously support our Parish financially. COLLECTING PALM! If you have palm from the past and would like to dispose of them properly, you can drop them off at the entrances of the Church, and we will burn them. Traditionally, those ashes are used for Ash Wednesday, but the process is not an easy one. So we will burn ours at our Easter Vigil Service. HINDSIGHT God s presence is not discerned at the time when it is upon us, but afterwards, when we look back. John Henry Newman John Henry Newman was an Anglican priest, poet, theologian and later a Catholic cardinal, who was an important and controversial figure in the religious history of England in the 19th century. Another one of his quotes: To live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed often. IN A TROUBLED MARRIAGE? Go to http://www.retrouvailleofpittsburghinc.org. 18th Annual Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Social Buffet Dinner ~ Tuesday, February 13, at 6 p.m. in the Social Hall Dress: Casual or Mardi Gras Attire *THE PARISH WILL PROVIDE ALL OF THE FOOD* ** THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND ** Chicken (drumsticks, thighs, strips), Meatballs in Sauce, Lasagna, Tossed Salad with Italian/Ranch Dressing, Rolls & Butter, Coffee, Tea, Lemon Blend, Dessert Reservations can be made by signing the form in the entrances of the Church, mailing the reservation form to the Parish Office (address on bulletin front), calling the Parish Office, 724-872-3555, or sending an Email to mkoshar@dioceseofgreensburg.org by this Thursday, February 8. Everyone is welcome. *** Reservation *** Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration Tuesday, February 13, 2018 @ 6 p.m. Name: Phone: Adults: Children: TIRELESS DISCIPLESHIP The stories we ve been hearing these weeks come from the very first chapter of Mark, and they show us the public ministry of Jesus in its infancy. Today s account shows some of the strain or adjustment of his new life of preaching the reign of God, healing the sick, and casting out demons. Notice that after sunset, when darkness ended the workday, people brought the sick and possessed to Jesus. The following day he rose before dawn to get away by himself to pray, but to no avail. Simon Peter and the others don t just look for him, they pursue him, filled with the fervor that his ministry has incited. With the selfsacrificing example he gave until the end of his earthly life, he tells his followers that this is his whole purpose. Through Mark, he is also telling the early church, and he is telling us, that this is our purpose, our vocation: to be tireless in our pursuit of proclaiming the Good News, and in bringing the healing, reconciling touch of Christ to the world. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. OUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT are extended to the family of Hal Perry, who passed from this life to God s mercy. To his wife, Tina, her sons and special granddaughters, we ask God s loving embrace to be with them through these difficult days. May he rest in peace, and all of our faithful loved ones rest in the peace of God s kingdom. IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, let us r e- member all of the homebound of the Parish and all of those who need our prayers. DIOCESAN HERITAGE CENTER MASS AND LIGHT LUNCH ON SATURDAYS IN LENT: A Lenten program will be held on the five Saturdays in Lent, February 17 and 24, March 3, 10 and 17. Mass will be celebrated at the St. Joseph Chapel at the Bishop Connare Center, Route 30 East, Greensburg, 15601. A light soup lunch will follow, and attendees will be invited to the new Heritage Center exhibit, Journeying with Jesus: The Passion. TAKE TIME TO SMILE! The pastor asks his flock, What would you like people to say when you re in the casket? One congregant says, I d like them to say I helped many people. Another one spoke up and said, I d like them to say I was a fine family man. Finally the third responds, I d like them to say, Look! I think he s moving!!! Keep the smiles coming! PARISH STEWARDSHIP ~ Sunday, January 28, 2018 333 Adult Regular Collection Envelopes: $ 7,884.00 3 Young Adult Envelopes: $ 3.00 2 Children Envelopes: $ 9.00 Loose: $ 328.00 2 Catholic Accent Envelopes: $ 28.50 Votive: $ 204.00 Poor Box: $ 2.50 1 Solemnity of Mary Envelope: $ 5.00 added to that previously reported, $ 1,605.00, for a total of $ 1,610.00 Weekend Collection Total: $ 8,464.00 Online giving, 1/15/18, through 1/31/18, 12 Families, Weekly Sunday Offering: $ 298.00 Total: $ 8,762.00
Masses for the Week FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saturday, February 3 4:30 p.m. Deceased Members of the DeRienzo & Hepler Families-Jim & Toni Hepler Sunday, February 4 8:00 a.m. Parish Family 11:00 a.m. Eugene V. Cavalier Marion Carol Trimbath THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ARE LOCKED FOR DAILY MASS & FOR PRIVATE PRAYER DURING USUAL CHURCH HOURS. PLEASE USE THE ELEVATOR LOBBY DOOR AT THE SIDE ENTRANCE TO ENTER THE CHURCH FOR DAILY MASS OR IF YOU WISH TO PRAY PRIVATELY. Monday, February 5 8:00 a.m. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Adam Spitznagel Daughter, Julie & Eric Zubovic & Children Tuesday, February 6 8:00 a.m. Bob & Shirley Marks-Chuck & Colleen Balsano Thursday, February 8 8:00 a.m. Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Fernand DeMarco-Dominick & Dolores Vesio Friday, February 9 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary Louise Hogg SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saturday, February 10 4:30 p.m. Eugene Leone The Bronakowski Family Sunday, February 11 8:00 a.m. Parish Family 11:00 a.m. Emile Molle-Emily Wood SUNDAY & DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sunday: 74: Jb 7:1-4,6-7; Ps 147:1-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19,22-23; Mk 1:29-39 Monday: 329: 1 Kgs 8:1-7,9-13; Ps 132:6-10; Mk 6:53-56 See 527: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Lk 9:23-26 Tuesday: 330: 1 Kgs 8:22-23,27-30; Ps 84:3-5,10-11; Mk 7:1-13 See 528: Gal 2:19-20; Mt 28:16-20 Wednesday: 331: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6,30-31,39-40; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 332: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4,35-37,40; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 333: 1 Kgs 11:29-32;12:19; Ps 81:10-15; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 334: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7,19-22; Mk 8:1-10 See 530: Sg 8:6-7; Lk 10:38-42 Sunday: 77: Lv 13:1-2,44-46; Ps 32:1-2,5,11; 1 Cor 10:31 11:1; Mk 1:40-45 Altar Bread & Wine In Memory of Michael Sotak by Dan & Linda Sotak & Family
**Diocesan and Community Events** PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT is one of the service areas for Lions Clubs worldwide. The Rostraver Lions Club has placed a recycling box in the elevator lobby. Plastic film-type items are being collected: Grocery Bags Bread Bags Case Overwrap Ice Bags Ziploc Bags Dry Cleaning Bags Produce Bags Bubble Wrap Newspaper Sleeves Wood Pellet Bags Salt Bags Cereal Bags Other Re-closable Bags Plastics are shipped monthly to TREX Corporation who turn them into plastic wood products. For every 500 pounds collected, a bench is received in return. Please help them keep this plastic out of our landfill and environment. A VALENTINE S OLDIES DANCE will be held this Saturday, February 10, from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 3332 Pittsburgh Road, Perryopolis, 15473. This adult-only event features DJ Arnie Amber + BYOB + light snacks. The kitchen will be open for additional food to purchase. Call St. John Church, 724-736-4442, for more information and to purchase tickets. ST. EDWARD CHURCH, 120 St. Edwards Lane, Herminie, 15637, will hold a NIGHT AT THE RACES on Saturday, February 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Church hall. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Horses are $25.00 each and entitles the owner to two free admission tickets. Horses must be purchase in advance. The winner of each winning horse will receive $40.00. The evening includes free food, free beer, beverages, BYOB, Basket Raffle and much more! This event is open to those 21 years of age and over. Admission at the door will be $15/person (without purchasing a horse). Call Dawn, 724-446-1802, for more information. THE BELLE VERNON ROTARY S 56TH ANNUAL PANCAKE DINNER will be held on Tuesday, February 13, at St. Sebastian Social Hall. Serving times are from 11:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The price is adults: $7.00; children under 12: $4.00. Everyone is welcome. THE CATHOLIC WOMEN S COLLEGE CLUB 2018 SCHOLARSHIP will be awarded to a deserving Catholic senior girl who is a current resident of Belle Vernon, Bentleyville, California, Charleroi, Donora, Finleyville, Fredericktown, Monessen or Monongahela and has a GPA of 3.50 or higher. Applications for the Award are available at our Parish Office or guidance offices at Belle Vernon, Bentworth, Beth Center, California, Charleroi, Monessen, Ringgold, Geibel, Serra, Seton LaSalle or Greensburg Central Catholic high schools. Deadline for the application is Wednesday, March 7, 2018. SETON HILL UNIVERSITY AND ALUMNI ASSOCIA- TION DAY OF REFLECTION As part of its centennial celebration, a Day of Reflection will be held on Saturday, March 10, from 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the University. The theme is Welcoming the Stranger: Seeking Grace in Every Moment. Presenters are Sister Susan Jenny, SC, and Sister Vivien Linkhauer, SC. This event is open to all. Registration deadline is Saturday, March 3. For information or to register, visit alumni.setonhill.edu/2018dor or call the alumni office at 724-830-1005.