T R C C U, P Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg S. J E S. J S. M (N ) S. T L S 30, 2018 26 S O T Although we are four separate parish families, we share and join in our faith with the guidance of Our Pastor, Msgr. Michael W. Matusak, V.F. and Our Parochial Vicar, Rev. Anthony J. Klimko Parish Office is located at 61 N. Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, Pa. Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust S. J E C 50 Jefferson Street Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-437-7569 S. M (N ) C 61 N. Mount Vernon Avenue Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-437-1512 S. J C 180 Old Walnut Hill Road Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-437-3927 S. T L C 61 Mill Street Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-438-2341
News For Our Parishes S /C F C Today is the annual diocesan collection for our Seminarians, for men preparing for the Permanent Diaconate, for the ongoing formation of our clergy and for our International Priests serving in the Diocese of Greensburg. Let us all continue to pray for vocations, so that those who are called may prayerfully respond to God s invitation. Please know that your support is always appreciated, but especially now, when they face the challenge of dealing with the difficult realities of this calling after the recent Grand Jury Report. B P We will bless pets on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Thursday, October 4 th at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary (Nativity) Church. Everyone is welcome to bring their family pets. Please have your pets properly secured. Faith Formation It s time to get started and we look forward to welcoming the children and youth from the four Uniontown parishes to our 2018-2019 Faith Formation Sessions. If you have not registered, please do so this weekend! Registration forms are available on the parish website and printed copies are available in the vestibules of the four Uniontown parishes. Tuesday Evenings for Grades K 5 First Session: Tuesday, October 2 nd, 6:15-7:30 PM St. Therese Parish Center (Lower Level) Monday Evenings for Grades 6 8 First Session: Monday, October 8 th, 6:30-8:00 PM St. Therese Parish Center (Lower Level) Emmaus High School Youth Ministry Grades 9 12 First Session: Sunday, October 14 th at Hutchinson Park 5:00-7:00 PM S C : Don t forget, this is a sacramental year for children who are in Grade 8 this current school year. Parents who did not attend our Parent s Meeting should contact the parish office immediately and speak with Marlene Bandzuch. RCIA: If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming Catholic, or learning more about the Catholic Faith, now is the time to contact the parish office to learn more about the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. W E T The doors of the four Uniontown Churches are opened one hour prior to the start time of the weekend liturgies. Listening Sessions With Bishop Malesic Bishop Edward C. Malesic invites every member of the Diocese of Greensburg to join him at any one of the seven listening sessions where he will be present this fall. Bishop Malesic knows that the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report and the events of the past few months have evoked a great deal of pain, sadness, confusion and uncertainty for the faithful of the Diocese of Greensburg. These seven upcoming gatherings are extremely important, enabling Bishop Malesic to be present to you, to listen to your concerns, and to respond to your questions. These sessions will give you the opportunity to express your feelings, observations and suggestions. Please attend one of these session with Bishop Malesic and allow your input to help him guide our Church as we go forward from this moment in our history as the People of God. An afternoon session will be held on Wednesday, October 31 st at Holy Family Parish, West Newton from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Evening sessions will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the following locations: Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish, Greensburg on Monday, October 22 nd ; St. Therese de Lisieux Parish, Uniontown on Wednesday, October 24 th ; St. Margaret Mary Parish, Lower Burrell on Monday, October 29 th ; St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning on Monday, November 5 th ; Mother of Sorrows Parish, Murrysville on Thursday, November 8 th ; St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish, Indiana on Thursday, November 29 th. Please note that St. Therese Parish is listed as one of the sites for these listening sessions. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 24 th. The session will take place in the church at 6:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist Church UNIONTOWN, PA F I F P S O Are you recovering from an addiction? Do you have a family member who is fighting addiction? St. John the Evangelist Parish is pleased to host a new ministry to help those affected by addiction. Meetings will be held every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the St. John the Evangelist Parish Center. Please let others know that everyone is welcome. W M S Beginning this Monday, October 1 st, the weekday Mass location for St. Mary (Nativity) and St. John the Evangelist Churches will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church at 8:30 a.m. T E A C T Due to the weekday Mass schedule, Eucharistic Adoration on Thursdays at St. John the Evangelist Church will begin immediately after the Thursday morning Mass at approximately 9:00 a.m. Adoration will conclude at the regular time of 4:00 p.m. Q P P G M Tuesday, October 2 nd at 7:00 p.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church. The program will include prayers, the Rosary with Meditations, songs and information. Everyone is welcome. J C M C B The regular meeting of the Jefferson Club will be Wednesday, October 3 rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Uniontown Public Library. Their guest speaker will be Father Tony Klimko. The Jefferson Club Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, October 7 th at the St. John Parish Center after the 9:30 a.m. Mass. S S is offered to the family of Nancy Jo Brown. May perpetual light shine upon her and all the faithful departed. Candle Memorials The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Ray Koffler by Barry & Maria Kolar. The Auxiliary to the Sisters of St. Joseph would like to thank everyone who supported their Luncheon in anyway from buying tickets to making donations to attending the Luncheon. We were able to present a check to the Leadership Team for $70,000. As some of you heard from the Leadership at the Luncheon, this money supports the many ministries of the Sisters from feeding the poor and hungry to human trafficking and much more. Please mark your calendars for May 19, 2019 for the next Luncheon. We had two Uniontown tables this year let s make it three next time! Minister Schedule O 6 7 Lectors: 5:00 PM: K. Henckel; 9:30 AM: J. Kolonsky Eucharistic Ministers: 5:00 PM: K. Brant, T. Casteel, L. Harris, J. Kolesar, P. Springer, A. Sweeney, A. Yezbak; 9:30 AM: M. Brown, D. Bryant, J. Davidson, B. Nessar, A. Raho, A. Tajc, S. Tracy Altar Servers: 5:00 PM: V. Brown, N. Gerbi, L. Shumar; 9:30 AM: A&R Crofcheck, B. Lemansky Greeters: 5:00 PM: Brant Family; K. Rocca 9:30 AM: C. Stotelmyer, L. Zaycosky Children s Liturgy: 9:30 AM: D. Cummings, R. Thomas Money Counters: K. Coburn, K. Kuklar, I. Monahan Offertory Envelopes S G Thank you for last Sunday s offertory collection. Weekly $5,934.00; Loose $274.00; Maintenance $25.00; Children $3.00; Catholic Education $10.00 for a total of $6,246.00. Accent $32.00; Seminary $10.00.
St. Joseph Church UNIONTOWN, PA W M L Beginning Monday, October 1 st, the weekday Masses for St. Therese and St. Joseph Churches will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church at 7:00 a.m. PLEASE NOTE: Even though the change of location takes place on October 1 st, this week Mass WILL NOT BE CELEBRATED at St. Joseph Church on MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 st, as Fr. Tony is scheduled to preside at the 6:00 p.m. Feast Day Mass at St. Therese de Lisieux. P F M Our Flea Market & Bake Sale will be held next Saturday, October 6 th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday, October 7 th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Social Hall. The kitchen crew will be selling food during this event, too! You may bring your items starting Monday, October 1 st through Friday, October 5 th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. NO TV S, COMPUTERS OR EQUIPMENT, CAR SEATS OR CLOTHES PLEASE. Baked goods may be brought on Friday at the same times listed. Johanna Blosser is chairperson. Anyone interested in helping with the Flea Market, or especially in the kitchen, call Johanna at (724)437-3697. All volunteers must hold the appropriate clearances. Please Note: Due to the Flea Market preparations and clean-up following this event, we regret that we will not be able to accommodate a funeral luncheon in our parish social hall from Monday, October 1 st through Tuesday, October 9 th. St. Joseph Cemetery Before any placement of monuments at St. Joseph Cemetery in Hopwood, Wayne Morgan must be contacted through the parish office. Mr. Morgan sets all footers and assures that there are no errors with boundaries. Please pass along this information to family and friends who may live out of the area and need to know this information. Thank you. Sacrament of Baptism We welcome into the Catholic Community of Faith Callan Edward Ward son of Justin & Danielle Ward May our community embrace this child and may our word and example be a reflection of God s love for him. Let us offer our joy-filled prayers and congratulations as a sign of our support and welcome. S S is offered to the family of Patricia Kingan. May perpetual light shine upon her and all the faithful departed. C P has resumed on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Youth and adults are welcome to join us! Minister Schedule O 6 7 Lectors: 7:30 AM: W. Lipniskas; 10:00 AM: J. Krzton Eucharistic Ministers: 7:30 AM: C. Lipniskas, J. Loomis, J. Sefcheck, N.J. Luketic; 10:00 AM: B. Sabatula, T&F Zajac, S. Conley Altar Servers: 7:30 AM: S. Blackstone; 10:00 AM: A. Bartos, L. Wozniak Offertory Money Counters: R. Blout, V&M.K. Karolewics, P. Neel, J. Sefcheck, W&J Zinn New ministry schedules for October, November, and December have been completed and begin next weekend. The entire three-month schedule is available online through the parish website and printed copies are available in the sacristy. Please contact a substitute if you are not able to be present for your assigned Mass. Thanks to all Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors and Altar Servers for your service to the parish. S G Thank you for last Sunday s offertory collection. The Offertory $4,514.00; Loose $322.00; Children $19.00; Monthly $740.00; for a total of $5,595.00. Accent $35.00.
St. Mary (Nativity) Church UNIONTOWN, PA S S is offered to the families of Colleen Kozel, Mary Jane Bozek and Mary Kolarik. May perpetual light shine upon them and all the faithful departed. W M S Beginning October 1 st : Remember, beginning this Monday, October 1 st, the weekday Mass location for St. Mary (Nativity) and St. John the Evangelist Churches will move to St. John the Evangelist Church at 8:30 a.m. L C The Ladies of Charity will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, October 4 th at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Mary Parish Center. Those interested in learning more about this organization and our ministry are welcome to attend. R L C The Greater Fayette County Respect Life Committee will celebrate Respect Life Sunday on Sunday, October 7 th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. by participating in a Life Chain at Five Corners (Mt. Vernon- Fayette-Main Streets intersection) in Uniontown. All are welcome to join us! S. M (N ) P C Before any placement of monuments at St. Mary (Nativity) Cemetery in Uniontown, Wayne Morgan must be contacted through the parish office. Mr. Morgan sets all footers and assures that there are no errors with boundaries. Please pass along this information to family and friends who may live out of the area and need to know this information. Also, a reminder from R&R Lawn Care: We do not remove any flowers, ornaments, flags or personal tributes from any grave during the grass cutting process. Trash barrels are placed throughout the cemetery for your convenience in disposing of any old flowers, etc. Thank You, Richard Stewart. October Prayer Intentions For Evangelization and the Mission of Religious That consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves, and be present amoung the poor, the marginalized, and those who have no voice. ~ Pope Francis For the Sanctity and Protection of All Human Life May we be reminded by the example of our Blessed Mother that every life is cherished, chosen, and sent by God our Father and deserves our care at every age. ~ Bishop Malesic Candle Memorials The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Fred & Emily Giachetti by Children, Joyce & Bill Hughes & Fred Giachetti. The Blessed Mother Candle burns in memory of Angelo & Anthony Giachetti by Joyce & Bill Hughes & Fred Giachetti. The Sacred Heart Candle burns in memory of Mary Kaye Yurechko and James & Helen Doman by Joyce Grote & Barbara Bullers. Minister Schedule O 6 7 Lectors: 4:30 PM: Sr. Annette Frey; 8:30 AM: K. Sumego Eucharistic Ministers: 4:30 PM: C. Ostrosky, M.L. Shimko, M. Kosco; 8:30 AM: C. Coldren, D. Gmitter, P. Semans Altar Servers: 4:30 PM: A&G Frankenfield; 8:30 AM: M. Pierce Money Counters: Team 3 Offertory Envelopes S G Thank you for last Sunday s offertory collection. Weekly $4,164.00; Youth $3.00; Loose $82.00; $ for a total of $4,249.00. Accent totaled $68.00.
St. Therese de Lisieux Church UNIONTOWN, PA W M S Reminder: Beginning this Tuesday, October 2 nd, the weekday Masses for St. Therese and St. Joseph Churches will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church at 7:00 a.m. This coming week, the Monday Mass intention for St. Therese and St. Joseph parishes will be celebrated at St. Therese at 6:00 p.m. in honor of the feast day of St. Therese de Lisieux, the Little Flower of Jesus. F S. T On Monday, October 1 st, we will celebrate the feast of our church s patron saint, St. Therese de Lisieux. Following a 6:00 p.m. Mass, a Litany to St. Therese will be prayed at the outdoor shrine area (lower level of the Parish Center). Following the litany a social will be held at the Parish Center donated by the Paul Petrone family in memory of wife and mother, Beverly. Altar Society News R M In celebration of Rosary Month, the St. Therese Altar Society will pray the Rosary every weekend during the month of October one half hour before all Masses. Please join us in the beautiful prayer. M The regular meeting of the Altar Society will be held on Thursday, October 11 th at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Please remember to bring non-perishable/ personal care items to the meeting. N O Congratulations to the new officers: Peggy Hidock, President; Carol Cabot, Vice President; Carol McKean, Secretary; Jackie Calhoun, Treasurer; and Marlene Bill, Financial Secretary. Thanks for your service! M If you are interested in joining the Altar Society, please call Peggy Hidock (724)570-1863. All ladies of the parish are welcome! S S is offered to the families of Dorothea Lambo, Mary Marcozzi and Thomas M. Ritz, Sr. May perpetual light shine upon them and all the faithful departed. Candle Memorials St. Therese: The Blessed Mother candle burns in memory of Dan Guittap by Dan & Brittany Zack. The Padre Pio candle burns in memory of Patsy DeFrank by Jim & Josie Filiaggi. The Sanctuary candle burns in memory of Michael A. Dulik by Family. The St. Therese candle burns in memory of Beverly J. Petrone by Husband, Paul Petrone. Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing. St. Therese of Lisieux Minister Schedule O 6 7 Lectors: 4:00 PM: J. Nuccetelli; 9:00 AM: D. Pisula; 11:30 AM: M.C. Smelko Eucharistic Ministers: 4:00 PM: D. Bell, J. Calhoun, N. Peton, G. Nuccetelli, E. Everly, L&E Ruda; 9:00 AM: M. Wallace, R. Traficante, P&C Stefancin, D. Fitzpatrick, P. Gulino, R. Crumrine; 11:30 AM: M. Zorichak, P. Clemmer, B. Elias, L. Vekkeli, P. Kurta, D. Amburn, 1 Volunteer needed. Altar Servers: 4:00 PM: T&S&G Kolencik, A. Crawford; 9:00 AM: M. Holland, J&A Maher, T. Hovanic; 11:30 AM: N&J&J Harim, B. Rohm New ministry schedules for October, November, and December have been completed and begin next weekend. The entire three-month schedule is available online through the parish website and printed copies are available in the usher/minister room. Please contact a substitute if you are not able to be present for your assigned Mass. Thanks to all Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors and Altar Servers for your service to the parish. Offertory Envelopes S G Thank you for last Sunday s offertory collection. The Envelope offering $8,598.08; Children $6.50; Loose Collection $745.58; for a total of $9,350.16. The ACH contributions totaled $289.00 for a grand total of $9,639.16.
Mass Intentions Monday, October 1 (St. Therese Feast Day) SJ 7:00 AM: No Mass 8:30 AM: Francis Zaycosky by Sarah Zaycosky & Family 6:00 PM: Beverly Petrone by Husband, Paul Petrone Tuesday, October 2 SJ 7:00 AM: Mark Petrun by Debbie, Noelle & Mike Petrun 8:30 AM: Garofalo Family by Anthony Dedola, Jr. Wednesday, October 3 SJ 7:00 AM: Julia Kodric by Cathy, Robert & Loribeth Thomas 8:30 AM: Rudy Harmon by Rick Homistek Thursday, October 4 SJ 7:00 AM: Helyn Oshnack by St. Joseph Christian Mothers 8:30 AM: Simon Koury by Trudy Koury Friday, October 5 SJ 7:00 AM: John Wardzella by Family 8:30 AM: Robert & Margaret Brashear by Family Saturday, October 6 4:00 PM: Dan Chess by D/M Mallard George SM 4:30 PM: Irene H. Paull by Carmella Amber 5:00 PM: Stephen Mullaney by Paul Perry Sunday, October 7 SJ 7:30 AM: For the Intercessions of St. Therese by Stephen T. Riba SM 8:30 AM: Raymond Koffler by Wife, Mary Ann, & Family 9:00 AM: Frank & Anna Petro by Michael Gulino 9:30 AM: Living & Deceased Members of the Jefferson Club SJ 10:00 AM: Thomas & Angela Lazarz by Family 11:30 AM: Living & Deceased Members of the Wolenter-Kachur Family 5:30 PM: Regional Mass at SS. Cyril & Methodius Church Fairchance, PA All 4 SJ SJ SM SM All 4 SJ All 4 SJ All 4 T W C Sunday, September 30 Praying the Rosary... 9:00 AM Children s Liturgy of the Word... 9:30 AM Monday, October 1 Eucharistic Adoration... 1:30 5:30 PM Feast Day Litany & Social... 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 2 Tuesday Eve. Faith Formation ( PC)... 6:15-7:30 PM Wednesday, October 3 Eucharistic Adoration... 2:30-6:00 PM Choir Rehearsal... 6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal... 6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal... 7:00 PM Thursday, October 4 Eucharistic Adoration (note time)... 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Ladies of Charity Meeting... 10:00 AM Choir Rehearsal... 5:30-7:30 PM Blessing of Pets (at St. Mary)... 6:30 PM Saturday, October 6 Flea Market... 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Youth Confirmation Meeting ( PC)... 10:00 AM Noon Freedom In Faith (Addiction Support-Parish Ct.) 3:00 PM Praying the Rosary... 3:30 PM Sunday, October 7 Flea Market... 8:00 AM-1:00 PM Praying the Rosary... 8:30 AM Altar Society Communion Sunday... 9:00 AM Praying the Rosary... 9:00 AM Children s Liturgy of the Word... 9:30 AM Praying the Rosary... 11:00 AM Life Chain at 5 Corners... 2:00-3:00 PM Confession Schedule Saturday, October 6 th St. Mary (Na vity) R.C. Church 11:00 11:30 AM SJ=St. Joseph SM=St. Mary (Nativity) =St. Therese =St. John the Evangelist
Parish Directory S. J E C 50 Jefferson Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-437-7569 Fax: 724-437-7482 Email: stjohnrcchurch@atlanticbb.net Website: www.sje-parish.org Weekday Masses: Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs-Fri at 8:30 AM (October through March) Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation: 3 rd Saturday 11:00-11:30 AM S. J C 180 Old Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-437-3927 Fax: 724-437-7482 Website: www.stjosephuniontown.org Weekday Masses: Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs-Fri at 7:00 AM (October through March) Weekend Masses: Sunday at 7:30 and 10:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation: 2 nd Saturday 11:00-11:30 AM S. M (N ) C 61 N. Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-437-1512 Fax: 724-437-7482 Email: stmarynativity@dioceseofgreensburg.org Website: stmaryuniontown.org Weekday Masses: Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs-Fri at 8:30 AM (April through September) Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation: 1 st Saturday 11:00-11:30 AM S. T L C 61 Mill Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-438-2341 Fax: 724-437-7482 Website: www.stthereseuniontown.org Weekday Masses: Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs-Fri at 7:00 AM (April through September) Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4:00 PM Sunday at 9:00 and 11:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation: 4 th Saturday 11:00-11:30 AM S. J E R S 52 Jefferson Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-438-8598 Website: www.stjohnevangelistschool.org Principal: Christine Roskovensky croskovensky@dioceseofgreensburg.org B D Bulletin items must be submitted by 12:00 PM on Monday. Email articles to Karen Inks at kinks@dioceseofgreensburg.org. S M Couples planning a marriage must contact the parish office at least six months prior to the marriage. N P W Please contact the parish office for information on registering. S B Parents are to contact the parish office at least three months prior to their due date to allow sufficient time to begin the process of preparing for their child s baptism. P G C If you have suspicion about sexual or other abuse of a minor child by anyone, contact PA Childline immediately at 1-800-932-0313. If the alleged abuser functions in any parish, school, or diocesan position, either paid or volunteer, also contact the Bishop s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct at 724-837-0901, Ext #1221, after making the Childline report. Directory of Parish Staff P : Msgr. Michael W. Matusak mmatusak@dioceseofgreensburg.org P V : Rev. Anthony J. Klimko aklimko@dioceseofgreensburg.org B M : Brenda Sabatini bsabatini@dioceseofgreensburg.org A A : Karen Inks kinks@dioceseofgreensburg.org F F D : Marlene Bandzuch mbandzuch@dioceseofgreensburg.org B S : Rita Rae rrae@dioceseofgreensburg.org S : Julie Henry jhenry@dioceseofgreensburg.org O : Joel Hudock jhudock@dioceseofgreensburg.org SJ O : Jane Koresko jkoresko@dioceseofgreensburg.org SM O : Nancy Kalasky nkalasky@dioceseofgreensburg.org O : Kristen Antolini kantolini@dioceseofgreensburg.org L C : Michelle Hudock mhudock@dioceseofgreensburg.org