Saint Paul Parish 820 Carbon Road Greensburg, PA 15601 A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg Fr. Lawrence Manchas Pastor October 21, 2018 PARISH WEEKLY CALENDAR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Faith Formation 9:30 2nd Collection: Missions SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 2nd Collection: Missions Youth Ministry Meetings: Grades 9-12 at 4:30PM Grades 6-8 at 6:30PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 Rosary After Mass RAS Crafts after Mass Cub Scouts 6:45PM (Pavilion) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Bible Study, Bible & Sacraments 1:00PM or 7:00PM Good Shepherd 4:30PM Weight Watchers 6:30PM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 RAS Crafts after Mass Home School Group 10:00AM Midday Rosary 12:15PM Boy Scouts 7:00PM (Pavilion) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 RAS Christmas Sale Set-Up Begins SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Reconciliation: Sacramental Prep 9:30AM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Youth Ministry Meetings: Grades 9-12 at 4:30PM Grades 6-8 at 6:30PM Fr. James Morley Parochial Vicar 29th Sunday in Ordinary LITURGICAL SCHEDULE WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 AM RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:00 PM ADORATION: Second Friday of each month at St. Paul in the Church, 8:30AM-12:15PM followed by Benediction. Also, at the Adoration Chapel at St. Bruno: Monday-Tuesday Wednesday-Friday 9AM-3PM; Thursday 9AM-7PM; First Friday 9AM-7PM. Children s Holy Hour Thursdays at 4:00PM. PARISH DIRECTORY PARISH OFFICE:......724-834-6880 FAX NUMBER:......724-834-1492 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL HELP LINE:...724-420-3279 AQUINAS ACADEMY MAIN OFFICE:....724-834-7940 WEBSITE... www.pbcatholic.org PARISH STAFF COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION:... Sue Craig DIRECTOR OF MUSIC:...Glenn Buzzard BUSINESS MANAGER:... Ginny Buzzard DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE... Bob Stauffer OFFICE MANAGER:... James Mosser WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR:...Anthony Concannon RESPECT LIFE MONTH: OCTOBER 2018
The Prayer Chain is ac vated every Tuesday evening. If you know someone needing the prayer chain, or if you would like to volunteer your me on the chain, please call either of the leaders listed below: Philomena Lillie 724-832-8521 or Audrey & Mike Lucotch 724-834-2113. COME JOIN US! First Evangelical Lutheran Church is sponsoring an Ecumenical Fall Hymn Festival entitled And Who is my Neighbor? under the direction of Marvin Huls, longtime Director of Choirs at Seton Hill University. Many members of the Saint Paul Choir will be participating. The Hymn Festival will take place on Sunday, October 28, at 4 p.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church at 246 South Main Street, Greensburg. This is a wonderful opportunity to praise together with some of our neighbors! St. Paul Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 ST PAUL YOUTH MINISTRY CHECK IT OUT! This is an open invitation to all students in grades six through twelve to join us on Sunday evenings to discover what God is calling you to do as the young church. Saint Paul Youth Ministry is focused on forming our young people through the study and practice of their faith and to challenge them to embrace the life of the church through prayer, service to our community and social activities. Below is our schedule for the next few months. Grades 9-12 meet 4:30-6:00PM and Grades 6-8 meet 6:30-8:00PM except where noted differently. October 21 October 28 November 4: Movie Night all Grades 6:00-8:00PM November 11 November 18 November 25: No Mtg. December 2: All Grades Family Trivia Night 4:30-6:00PM December 9 December 16 December 23: All Grades 4:30-6:00PM Christmas Party MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, October 20 4:30PM Veronica Radocaj (Daughter, Bertha Zajdel) Sunday, October 21 9:00AM Angelo, Rose and Michael Zello (Family) Monday, October 22 8:00AM Members of the Utz Family (Mario & Charlene Vitale) Wednesday, October 24 8:00AM Anna & Luigi DiCicco (Connie DiCicco) Friday, October 26 8:00AM Don Skergan (Barb & Pete Zapalo) Saturday, October 27 4:30PM Dave Vissat (Nina & Ray DeFazio) Sunday, October 28 9:00AM Mary Ellen Thompson (Trish & Rusty Fiore) FLOWER MEMORIALS: Today s Altar Flowers were donated in loving memory of Angelo, Rose & Michael Zello given by Family. OOPS!!! My apology to Jim Bell, Margaret Falcon, and Pete & Pam Radocaj. I got the Mass Intention for Krista Bell copied wrong. The Mass Intention should have been: Monday, October 15 8:00AM for Krista Bell from James Bell. The important thing is that we prayed for Krista. Also, the Flowers for October 14th were for Pete & Ann Radocaj given by Pete & Pam Radocaj. My face is red and my apology is from the heart. Jim Liturgical Minister Schedule MASS ALTAR SERVER EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION LECTOR Saturday October 27 4:30PM Sunday October 28 9:00AM Anna DeGuffroy John Henry, Tom & Judy Dodson, Joan & Mark Ulishney, Sue Craig, Catlyn Ream Mike Kuchta Anthony More Joe Fiedor Jeff & Stephanie Peterinelli, Lisa Crowe, Tom Adams, Kathy Hill, Karen Galvin, Alex Androkites Marcia Tucci Page 2
Money Matters COLLECTION DATE WEEKLY BUDGET WEEKLY OFFERING WEEKLY +/- ANNUAL +/- ENVELOPES USED SECOND COLLECTION October 14, 2018 $9,150.00 $8,060.00 -$1,090.00 -$18,697.00 232 SECOND COLLECTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER October 20-21: World Mission Sunday Collection: World Mission Sunday reminds us that we have an obligation to support the priests, religious, and laypersons who work tirelessly to proclaim the Gospel, to build the Church, and to serve the poor in more than 1,100 mission dioceses throughout the world. World Mission Sunday unites the faithful around the globe to become voices for mission as we provide prayerful and financial support for the Missions. October 27-28: Local Charities: helping the poor & needy in our midst. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE ANNOUNCEMENT The Rosary Altar Society of St. Paul Parish announces its Annual Christmas Sale which will be held on November 8-10 from 9:00AM-7:00PM each day. If you have any items that are Christmas or Fall décor, RAS will be collecting donated items October 29-November 2 ONLY, from 8:30AM- 1:00PM. You can donate Christmas trees & decorations, wreathes, centerpieces, linens, books, jewelry, and things that are re-gift-able. Anyone wanting to donate a basket for the raffle, please make sure they are received by October 24. Thanks for you support, The RAS Christmas Sale Committee JOB VACANCY AT ST. BRUNO Saint Bruno Catholic Church, South Greensburg has an immediate opening for a skilled Maintenance Director. This position is a temporary, part-time position with no benefits but could become a permanent position. The hourly wage is $15 to $18/hour depending on experience. The position s hours will vary, but core hours are from 8a.m. - noon, 20 hours per week Monday through Friday with occasional to frequent after hours including Saturday and/or Sunday for lawn care, snow removal and various church functions. Send resume to Amy Fiaschetti, Office Manager, Saint Bruno Church, 1715 Poplar Street, Greensburg PA 15601. OPPORTUNITY TO PRAY FOR VOCATIONS The first full week of November is designated as National Vocation Awareness Week. Please join Catholics from around the diocese on Thursday, November 8 for an opportunity to pray for vocations. The Office for Priestly Vocations is sponsoring a Diocesan Day of Prayer for Vocations at St. Paul Church in Greensburg. Eucharistic Adoration will begin at 11 AM and continue through the day, concluding at 6 PM with sung evening prayer and benediction. Please stop in throughout the day to pray for our seminarians and those discerning God s call. NEW OUTREACH IN OUR FAITH COMMUNITY Saint Paul Parish is happy to announce a new outreach program in our community. Food 2 Go 4 Kids Program at Fort Allen Elementary School provides weekend backpack lunches to students who are in need of this help. We are happy to join Word of Life Church, Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, Hempfield Manor, cfsbank, Fort Allen Volunteer Fire Department, Dollar General, and Conforti s Restaurant in this endeavor. We will need to fill 100 bags of identical food items, and because of your generosity in our monthly charity collections, we will be able to help these families. The above organizations take turns, and we will be responsible for this project approximately every other month. We will be asking our Youth Ministry, Faith Formation, Young Adults, and other organizations to help fill the bags (with the products which have already been purchased) on our scheduled date. Members of Pastoral Council will deliver them to Fort Allen Elementary School. If you need any other information, please contact a member of our Pastoral Council. Again, it is due to your generosity that we are able to help these children. Thank You! BAPTISMS: As your family grows and you prepare for the arrival of your child, remember to plan for his/her Baptism with the Parish Office. Please contact Sue Craig at 724-834-6880 to plan f the Baptism. You should allow a 2-3 month window so Parent Sacramental Formation can be done prior to the arrival of your child. Page 3
Readings & Reflections TODAY S READINGS First Reading My servant shall justify many, and their guilt he shall bear (Isaiah 53:10-11). Psalm Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help (Hebrews 4:14-16). Gospel Whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all 10:35-45 [42-45]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52 REFLECTION: TOO MUCH INFORMATION! There is a common expression: Too much information! We usually use it when people tell us details about their lives that we don t want or need to know. Today, when James and John ask Jesus a simple question, making their request for places of honor in the kingdom, a simple answer might have been in order. Instead, as he often does, Jesus answers a question with a question; today it s about drinking the cup of suffering. Then, once the others are indignant over James and John s outrageous request, he proceeds to give them what may have been too much information for followers who were simply interested in the pursuit of glory. But this information, though it can sometimes seem too much for us, is essential for our lives as disciples. In Isaiah, in Hebrews, and in Mark today, we learn this information. It is in suffering, in weakness, in self-giving service to others, that we come to understand the kingdom. It is the information we need to find our place and come to be honored in the reign of God. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. VOCATIONS DISCERNMENT FOR BOYS IN GRADES 6-12 The Office for Priestly Vocations is hosting vocations discernment events for young men. Jeremiah Days, for boys in grades 6-8 and their parents, will be November 10, February 9 and April 13 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at St. Barbara Parish, Harrison City. Priesthood Discernment days will be held for young men in grades 9-12 at Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School from 6:30-8 p.m., November 18, December 9, February 17, March 10, April 14 and May 12. Contact vocations@dioceseofgreensburg.org to register for either event. MELCHIZEDEK PROJECT VOCATIONS DISCERNMENT SESSIONS FOR MEN IN LATROBE The Melchizedek Project evenings for young adults to discern a vocation to the priesthood will be held, November 11 and 25, and December 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory at Holy Family Parish, Latrobe. RSVP to Father Daniel Mahoney at dmahoney@dioceseofgreensburg.org. On October 7th our Parish joined with several Churches across America in an event known as Rosary Coast to Coast. Kathy Henry found out about it and brought it to Father Lawrence s attention. Once approved we moved quickly to publicize the date & time, and we got it out to other Churches in the area. Kathy reported that over 100 people attended Rosary Coast to Coast here at St. Paul Parish. The focus was to pray for our Catholic Church and for this great Nation of America. I was amazed and grateful to learn that so many were able to attend! Jim AFTERNOON OF REFLECTION The annual Afternoon of Reflection for individuals with disabilities and life challenging illnesses will be held at Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg, October 28 from 12:30-6 p.m. The program will be led by Msgr. Lawrence Kiniry. Bishop Edward C. Malesic will celebrate Mass at 4 p.m. Dinner follows. For reservations ($8 each), information or to volunteer, call Rita Shapiola, 724-537-3851. Participants are asked to bring a pair of durable, new flip flops or sandals for this year s mission project to help families in the Philippines. WEDDINGS: Planning your wedding is a monumental task. But, before you set the date please contact the Parish Office at 7247-834-6880. You will need to talk to Father Lawrence, and then confirm a date that the Church will be available. Because Marriage is a serious step in life and it is a Sacrament, Marriage Preparation is necessary. Please contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to the anticipated time when you want the wedding to occur to allow time for the preparatory meetings. Page 4
Events Around the Diocese OCTOBER 24: WESTMORELAND COUNTY HEALTH & EDUCATION EXPO. 9:00AM-2:00PM at the Ramada Hotel, Greensburg. Free screening and health information for all ages. Flyers are in the vestibule. Mark your calendar ahead. OCTOBER 27, ROSARY RALLY AT CHRIST OUR SHEPHERD CENTER Bishop Edward C. Malesic will lead the annual Rosary Rally October 27 at 11 AM in St. Joseph Chapel at the Christ Our Shepherd Center, Route 30 east of Greensburg. The day includes Mass at 9:00AM, Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation after Mass with recitation of the Rosary following. Organizations that plan to carry a banner at the Rosary Rally must register at 724-837-0901, ext. 1249. OCTOBER 28, 3:30-6:00PM :SEVENTH JURIED CATHOLIC ARTS EXHIBITION OPENS AT SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE. The art exhibition will open at the Saint Vincent Gallery on the third floor of the Robert S. Carey Student Center with a prize award ceremony and reception. Admission is free and open to the public. An opening lecture with 2018 juror Dr. Elizabeth Lev will be held at 2:00PM in the Fred M. Rogers Center. Admission is free and open to the public, but reservations are required by calling 724-805-2177. The exhibition is open through December 2. Gallery hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and by special appointment. The gallery is closed on Mondays and November 21-26. OCTOBER 29: INFORMATION SESSION FOR TRIP TO 2020 OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY. Msgr. Michael A. Becker of the Saint Vincent Seminary faculty will lead a trip to the Oberammergau Passion Play June 10-21, 2020. The trip includes visits to Poland and the Czech Republic. An informational meeting will be held October 29 at 7PM in the St. Vincent Basilica Parish Assembly Room. For further information, call Msgr. Becker, 814-937-9383, or Festival Travel, 814-241-1641. (This is not the Diocesan Trip that will be led by the Bishop.) OCTOBER 30: CELEBRATION OF CATHOLICS SCHOOLS BREAKFAST AT STATIGOS, October 30 at 8:00AM at Stratigos Banquet Centre, North Huntingdon. For sponsorships, contact Mike Lucotch at 724-552-2503 or mlcotch@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/schools/celebrateeducation. OCTOBER 30: TRANSFORMATION, A MEN S PRAYER GATHERING. Bishop Edward C. Malesic and men from the diocese will gather for Transformation, a men s prayer gathering, to center their lives on Christ and help heal and renew the church, October 30 from 6:45-9PM in the Saint Vincent Basilica Crypt. The evening will include prayer, adoration, small group discussion, reconciliation and leadership development. For information, email csmith@dioceseofgreensburg.org. NOVEMBER 4: PURSE BASH at the Barn in Ligonier Valley at 1:00PM. Lunch included in price of ticket ($35.00). For tickets & information call 724-837-1840. Sponsored by Catholic Charities, proceeds help the needy of the Diocese of Greensburg. NOVEMBER 9: K OF C HONORS VETS WITH DINNER-DANCE AT ST. BRUNO. The Knights of Columbus Council #1480 will host a dinner-dance, Honoring Our Veterans, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in the St. Bruno Parish Hall. Tickets are 20.00 each. Sponsorship of a veteran is $25. Contact Amy Fiaschetti in the St. Bruno Parish office at afiaschetti@dioceseofgreensburg.org or 724-836- 0690 for tickets or information. The sponsorship deadline is Oct. 15. SISTERS OF CHARITY FUNDRAISER Enjoy 2019 coupon books are available from the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill through Dec. 29 for $30. For additional information or to reserve a book, call Sister of Charity Agnes Steedle in Greensburg at 724-836-0406, ext. 6646, or Sister Patrice Hughes in the Pittsburgh area, 412-343- 1382. Bishop Malesic s Listening Session: Afternoon Session: 1:30-3:30PM at Holy Family Parish, West Newton, October 31 Evening Sessions 6:30-8:30PM: October 22-Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg October 24-St. Therese, Uniontown October 29-St. Margaret Mary, Lower Burrell November 5-St. Mary, Kittanning November 8-Mother of Sorrows, Murrysville November 29-St. Bernard, Indiana. These sessions will give you the opportunity to express your feelings, observations and suggestions regarding the PA Grand Jury Report released to the public a few weeks ago. Page 5 Pg.