Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time November 4, 2018 You shall love the LORD, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength. -- Deuteronomy 6:5
Parish Staff Pastor: Email: Parochial Vicar: Email: Business Manager: Email: Music Ministry: Religious Education: Youth Ministry: RCIA: Custodial Services: Maintenance Supervisor:
Rev. Timothy J. Kruthaupt tkruthaupt@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Rev. Thumma Fathimareddy
tfathimareddy@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Mrs. Shannon Sealy
ssealy@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Mr. Aaron Gray Mrs. Nikki Harvey Mrs. Nikki Harvey Dr. Melvin Sally Mrs. Tina Konter Mr. Chris Alexander
Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. (St. Peter) Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. (St. Peter); 9:30 a.m. (St. Cecilia); 11:00 a.m. (St. Peter) Sunday Evening: Regional Mass 5:30 p.m. (Sts. Cyril & Methodius, Fairchance) Reconciliation: The Historic Church of St. Peter: 3:00-3:45 p.m. every Saturday St. Cecilia: 8:30-10:00 a.m. every Saturday Sacrament of Baptism: Contact the parish as soon as you know that you are expecting a child. Baptismal prep is required. Anointing of the Sick: You are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. Those who are seriously ill, anticipating surgery, or weakened because of prolonged illness or advanced age, please contact the parish office. Sacrament of Matrimony: Those entering into Marriage must contact the pastor at least one full year in advance of the wedding. Sponsor Certificates: You must be registered and active in the parish at least 4 months to receive a certificate. Please don’t come at the last minute!
Historic Church of St. Peter 300 Shaffner Avenue Brownsville, Pennsylvania
Sexual Child Abuse If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child by anyone, please contact PA Childline immediately at 1-800932-0313. The Bishop’s Delegate may be reached at 724-837-0901, Ext. 1221.
Mailing Address: Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia 118 Church Street Brownsville, PA 15417 Phone: 724-785-7781/Fax: 724-785-0844 Websites: www.stpeterstcecilia.org and www.historicchurchofstpeter.org
Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mission Statement United as the parish family, The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia Catholic Church of the Diocese of Greensburg come together under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to promote the mission of Jesus Christ and to live out our faith as Christians. Centered in the Eucharist, we are a welcoming community that exists to love, serve, and grow in our relationship with our Lord through prayer, worship and ministry. We strive to strengthen and inspire our parish family by understanding and passing on our faith.
St. Cecilia Church 1571 Grindstone Road Grindstone, Pennsylvania
Ministry Schedule Nov. 10/11
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, November 3, 2018 4:00 p.m. P Anniversary of Death Lea Satifka Scorza (Dad, Mom & Brother) Sunday, November 4, 2018 8:00 a.m. P Pro Populo 9:30 a.m. C 2nd Anniversary of Death Barry Blaine (Gigi & Dave) 11:00 a.m. P Month’s Mind Michael Pinardi (Parish Family) Monday, November 5, 2018 7:30 a.m. P Dolly Jacobs (Brother– Frank & Cora Lent) Tuesday, November 6, 2018 7:30 a.m. P John C. Boone (Dolores & Jim Boone Family) Wednesday, November 7, 2018 8:00 a.m. C Tim Kloock (Aunt Mary Savona) Thursday, November 8, 2018 7:30 a.m. P Birthday Remembrance Margaret Geisel
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Saturday, Nov.10 — 4:00 p.m. St. Peter C-Mark Galway C-Sr, James Ann H-Patty Galway Brionna Staggers Volunteer Roxann Zidek Sunday, Nov. 11— 8:00 a.m. St. Peter C-Tim Shimko C-Kim Gaydos H-Kathy Miller Carmella & Gina DiFlippo Rose Ziglear Comport Sunday, Nov.11—9:30 a.m. St.Cecilia C-Mark Konter C- Carl DellaPenna H-Carl DellaPenna Jr.
Anthony DellaPenna Caleb DellaPenna Vincent DellaPenna Sunday, Nov. 11— 11:00 a.m. St. Peter C-Dot McCrory C-Diane Sheridan H-Bert Smith Dylan & Madison Stowe Cole Lincoski Chuck Bogorae
Collection Report St. Peter Church 10/28/18 ADULT ENVELOPES (190) .........................….. .... $3302.00 STUDENT (10) ............................. …………….. ........ $15.00 MONTHLY (8)…………………………… .................. $200.00 LOOSE…………………………………….. ................ $295.00 CANDLES……………………………… .................... $203.00 . PROP OF FAITH………………………………………$25.00
St. Cecilia Church 10/28/18 ADULT ENVELOPES (55) ..................................... $1543.00 STUDENT (5) .............................................................. $6.00 LOOSE .................................................................... $114.00 CANDLES .................................................................. $68.00 HIGHER ENG…………………………………………….$5.00 SVDP……………………………………………………$111.00
(Barb, Ted, and Jim)
Friday, November 9, 2018 7:30 a.m. P Juliana H. Miller (Nephew– Bill Klamorick) Saturday, November 10, 2018 8:00 a.m. C Helen Richards (Richards Family)
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, November 10, 2018 4:00 p.m. P Jerry & Tom Peters (Brother– Fred Peters) Sunday, November 11, 2018 8:00 a.m. P Pro Populo 9:30 a.m. C Wedding Anniversary Anthony & Josephine DeSimone (Dennis & Francine DeSimone Family) 11:00 a.m. P Birthday Remembrance James Famularo Sr. (Carl & Connie Garofalo)
Our Deepest Sympathy
Our parish family mourns the loss of our parishioner Joseph P. Rode Sr. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
The Historic Church of St. Peter
Sanctuary Lamp
Birthday Remembrance Frank Horka Jr. by – Family St. Cecilia Christian Mothers Holiday Craft/Vendor Show -Nov. 4, 2018-TODAY
St. Cecilia’s Holiday Craft & Vendor Show will take place, TODAY Nov. 4, 2018, at the church social hall, 1571 Grindstone Rd. Popular vendors’ wares and handmade crafts will be available!
11:00a.m.—4:00p.m. (Doors open at 11:00 a.m.) Free Admission, Chinese Auction, 50/50, Food/Drinks
New this Year!!!-
Christmas Tree Raffle!!
Today’s readings are ultimately all about the revelation of God's plan for salvation. The first reading relates to the Levitical priesthood. Levi was one of the sons of Jacob, a leader among the twelve tribes of Israel. From Levi's descendants came all the Levitical priests. As it says in today’s reading from the Book of Hebrews, they were required not only to offer sacrifices on behalf of the people, but on behalf of themselves, for they, like we, were sinners. The one perfect High Priest, Jesus, the Son of God, was the fullness of the revelation of God's plan for our salvation. He became the perfect, unblemished Lamb, and on the altar of the Cross, as the priest and victim, he offered himself as the one sacrifice for all time, for all people. We of course, understand the role that Jesus’ incarnation, life, death, and resurrection played in the Father’s plan for our salvation. Jesus’ sacrifice is memorialized each time we celebrate Mass, gathered at the altar of sacrifice. We eat the very body broken, and the blood poured out of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Luke’s Gospel involves the scribe asking Jesus to recount the greatest of the commandments. We heard from the Book of Deuteronomy, which contains Moses' teachings for the people immediately prior to his death. He was not permitted to go into the Promised Land. He knew that his death was imminent, but he instructed the people as to what they must do when they came into their inheritance, that land flowing with milk and honey. I'm going to add two verses called "the Great Shema” to our Reading today. The Great Shema is probably the most important passage from all of the Old Testament Scriptures, and it reads as follows: “Hear, 0 Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord alone. Therefore, you shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart, with your whole being, with your whole strength. Take to heart these words which I command you today. Keep repeating them to your children. Recite them when you are at home and when you are away, when you are lying down on your bed and when you get up. Bind them on your arm as a sign, and let them be a pendant on your fore-
head. Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gate.” That's a pretty broad commandment about recognizing that we indeed, are to love our God above all things. But as Moses instructs them, he says, "You insure that your children understand this. You tell them when you're at home; you tell them when you're away. You remind yourself when you lie down, when you get up.” If you've ever seen an image of devout Jews at the wailing wall in Jerusalem, you've seen the pendants that are on their arms. They're like little boxes called a phylactery or a tephillin, and they enshrine the Great Shema’s text inside that case. At other times they also wear it around their forehead. You'll see a little box on their forehead reminding them of the Great Shema. At their homes on the gate of the doorpost, it's a mezuzah and within it is the Great Shema. Our Jewish brothers and sisters take it very seriously as they show reverence for the Scriptures of the Torah. Many are aware that on the first and third Saturday of each month I, with others, travel to East Liberty in Pittsburgh to witness for life at an abortion clinic. As we drive to East Liberty, we pass through the Squirrel Hill and Shady Side communities. The majority of Jewish families living in the Pittsburgh area make their homes in these two communities. I’m always impressed by the families we see walking to Temple or Synagogue in traditional dress, with the men wearing yamakas (proper spelling yarmulke or kippah). They are well groomed and dressed in order to participate in Sabbath services. It is difficult to imagine that last Saturday the peace and tranquility of that community was so devastated by the senseless murders that took place at the Tree of Life Synagogue. We pray for our Jewish brothers and sisters, fellow children of Abraham. Some individuals might wonder whether traditional garbs or religious practices have meaning in our world. Today at Mass, as we announced the reading of the Gospel: "A Reading from the Gospel according to Mark", we all made a gesture of crossing our foreheads, lips and hearts. This indicates we want the words of Jesus from his Gospel in our minds, on our lips and in our hearts. We do that every time we hear the
Gospel, but it becomes a habit. We don't often think about what that means when we make those signs. Our Heavenly Father gave us his Son so that we might have life in Him, that our words would profess his truth, and our hearts would be inspired to respond as we take action, animated by these truths. We have the great gift of God’s Word in Scripture. Moses commanded the people Israel to love their neighbor as themselves (Book of Leviticus, chapter 19, verse 18). At that time, a neighbor was considered only another member of the Jewish race: the people in Israel. By the time Jesus came, neighbor also included resident aliens, people who lived in the country of Israel. However, Jesus said, "You have been instructed by the Scriptures to love your neighbor and hate your enemies. I say: Love your neighbor; pray for your enemy; pray for those who persecute you." Jesus transformed the very narrow definition of who is our neighbor to a definition that encompasses every individual. We live by this Word. Our words and actions should proclaim this truth. As I’ve mentioned in reference to Mark’s Gospel, we’ve completed the passages related to the Lord's public ministry. In last week’s Gospel passage, Jesus traveled through Jericho as he restored the sight of Bartimaeus. He's “on the way”, almost to Jerusalem and, over the next couple of weeks leading up to the feast of Christ the King, Jesus tells us, " He will come at a time we do not know. We must be prepared." Of course the way we prepare is to hear his words and respond. As the liturgical year draws to a close, we should consider, are we loving God above all things a n d o u r n e i g h b o r as ourselves? This powerful consolidation and explanation of all the commandments is intended to make clear that we must love God and allow that love to dictate how we deal with one another. Each of us in our respective vocation must come to understand what loving God in our neighbor means. We all encounter the complexities of life which can seem to limit our ability to respond to others. However, today’s readings remind us that we were created by God to serve him by serving others. Therefore, we must profess God’s truth; attempt to evangelize through the Word and allow our love of Jesus to be reflected in the way that we serve others.
Anointing Mass to be Celebrated NEXT SATURDAY at St. Cecilia On Saturday, Nov. 10, at 10:00 a.m., the Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia will celebrate a Mass for the Anointing of the Sick. As we do each May and November, the Mass will be celebrated at St. Cecilia with a luncheon to follow immediately after in the parish social hall beneath the church. Fr. Tim and Fr. Thumma will anoint all parishioners who, because of advanced age or specific physical, emotional or spiritual difficulty, seek the healing and strength the Lord’s grace provides through this powerful sacrament. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick takes place during the Mass. It consists of three parts: the prayer of faith of the people, the laying-on of hands, and the anointing with oil. During the prayer of faith, the entire community prays for God’s help for our sick who are participating. The laying-on of hands recalls Jesus’ manner of healing. “They brought the sick with various diseases to him, and Jesus laid hands on every one of them and healed them.” (Luke 4:40) The anointing with oil signifies healing, strengthening and the presence of the Holy Spirit. On Holy Thursday, Bishop Malesic blessed these oils during the Chrism Mass at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. They were then distributed to all of the diocese’s parishes. If you attended the Lord’s Supper celebration that evening, you witnessed the reception of our parishes’ blessed oils. The healings that occur in so many instances can be either physical, emotional or spiritual. Come take advantage of the wondrous gift of God’s healing love for His people in the midst of our parish family.
31st Sun. O.T.
5
Mon
6
Tue
Bible Study 6pm CK
25 Christ the King 26
Bible Study 6pm CK
18 33rd Sun. O.T. 19
Bible Study 6pm CK Veterans Day St. Joseph
Wed
8
7pm St. Cecilia
Bereavement Grp 6pm Off
28
27
SVDP Food Bank Bereavement Grp 6pm Off Presentation
21
29
St. Cecilia Feast Day
9:00a St.Peter 10:30a St. Cecilia
Meals on the Blvd 5:45p Depart St. Peter Thanksgiving Masses-
22
15
Bereavement Grp 6pm CD of A Meeting 4:45p NorthsideFire Hall
Mother Cabrini Off
14
2
Fri
Confirmation at St. Johns Perryopolis 7p
St. Andrew Apostle
30
23
16
Feast Dedication of Lateran Basilica
9
6:30p Church Yard
Solemnity of All First Friday Exposition Saints Day–Holy Day of & Benediction 8a-9a St. Peter Obligation All Souls Day St. Peter 9a St. Peter
1
Thu
SCW Meeting6pmCK Meals on the Blvd KofC Meeting 7pm 5:45p Depart (Uniontown) St. Peter Bereavement Grp6pm Off
7
All Saints Vigil 7p Vigil-St. Peter
31
20
13
Christian Mothers Meeting 6p at Social Hall
Bible Study 6pm Election Day CK
1132nd Sun. O.T. 12
St. Cecilia Vendor Show 11p-4p Social Hall
4
Choir Practice EVERY TUESDAY 6p at Church
Sun
Prolife Depart 7a St. Peter
1
St. Andrew & Companions
24
6:30p BONANZA SOI
17 Prolife Depart7:15a St. Peter St. Elizabeth of Hungary
St. Leo Great
Anointing Mass/ Luncheon- 10a St. Cecilia –
10
3
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NOVEMBER 2018
Bev Skira Bill Snodgrass Billieann Dean Brian Tomecsko Bruce Wells Carol Ashton Charlotte Katko Charlotte Hawk Cody Tylka Corey Mosco Craig Alessio Daryl Hall David Ballant Deb Donna Fletcher Donna Hill Donnie Donald Samm Dru Vojacek Ed Balchon
Ed Blacka Elaine Helsel Eleanor Dando Elizabeth Walton Erlene Fr. Bob Conley Fr. Arnel Fred Gnus Gary Ritz Gary Murray George Lisac Harry Booker HeatherBeth Powell Helen Mendish Irene Franks J. A. Jackie Williams James Illar Janet Booker Jean Bohna
Jerry Zalek Joe Angell Joe Grooms Joe Shashura John Hlatky John E. Jenkins Jonathan Wallowicz Josephine Lagina Karl Hennig Kathy Kim Harvey Kinzley Marie Grooms Laura Cherban Lillian Baroni Lisa Chancey Luella Sholl Marie Begovich Marsha Papini Mason Madzey
Matilyn Baumgard Matthew DeSimone Melissa Bell Messick Family Michael Mancini Michael Ferrari Mike Dorobish Mike Stump Nancy Jenkins Patty Volek Patty Sluk Ricky Bella Robert Atz Robert Franks Robert Stringert Robert Sunny Rose Rambo Ron Skira Sam Basile III Sam Angelo
Sarah Corebridge Sharyn Bogorae Sherri Zias Shirley Conway Shirley Mae Mislo Stanley Sobek Stephen Hornick Susan Roundtree Sylvia Walinski Veronica Stringert Virginia Conaway V. V. Wanda Burns Wayne Rishel William Gabonay
St. Cecilia Christian Mothers’ Meeting
Please plan to attend our meeting on Tuesday, November 6th at 6:00 p.m. in the social hall. We want to finalize the yummy menu for the Healing Mass which is on November 10th! Annual Coat Drive wraps up on Nov 10th for the Brownsville Area School District Sponsored by our Partner Parishes’ Faith Formation Students
Death Preparation Book Available
Members of our Partner Parishes have the opportunity to help keep a child in OUR community warm this winter by donating a NEW coat, hat or mittens/gloves to the Annual Coat Drive for the Brownsville Area School District. Boys’ and girls’ coats, size X-small to XXL, are needed for elementary through high school-age students! Please return all coats to the donation boxes in the back of each church or to our students collecting after each Mass in the weeks following!. Your goodwill gesture will help a local child stay warm this winter! Thank you!
This book was recently ordered and will be available to our parishioners concerning Preparation for Funerals. If you would like a copy please call the office so it can be reserved for you. This book presents an opportunity for you to make informed preparations for death that are guided by your knowledge and faith. It includes information about living wills, durable powers of attorney for health care and for financial management, and wills. You will also find consumer information regarding funerals, burial and cremation, and an outline of the church's funeral rite. On the pages provided, individuals can record their wishes and preparations that have been made. Comments from Parishioners who have recently experienced loss of a loved one: “This information from the book would have been a great help to me and our family as we prepared for the funeral services.”
Fall 2018 Schedule
The schedules are available in the back of each church. Pick up your copy today. Upcoming Movies and Programming!
November 7, 5:30 p.m. SEEK 2017-Follow a group of young adults who attended the SEEK 2017 Conference in San Antonio, TX, as they discover how to focus on what God wants for them and their lives. Hosted by Matt Foss. November 9, 2:00 p.m. Franciscan University Presents-40 Days for Life Founder David Bereit discusses effective strategies for pro-life activism as well as the greatest challenges and opportunities facing the pro-life movement today: host Dr. Bob Rice, with panelists Dr. Scott Hahn and Dr. Regis Martin. November 9, 8:00 p.m. They Might Be Saints: The Martyrs of Florida-Long before America fought for independence, Catholics were fighting to defend their faith just south of the colonies. Over forty accounts of the bloody persecution of Spanish priests and Catholic Apalachee men, women, and children were lost to the ages until now. Channels: *Armstrong (California) -043/HD-159*Atlantic BB-021 *DIRECTV-370 *DISH-261
SEASONAL CLEANING OF ST. PETER’S CHURCH HELP NEEDED
As Thanksgiving and the Christmas Holidays approach it is time to tidy up St. Peter’s church. We have not removed the efflorescence from the interior walls for over two years. You’re able to see the efflorescence (the white colored substance on the wall) in the sanctuary to the left and above the altar. There are several other locations that also need to be addressed. The parish has recently acquired scaffolding in preparation for our upcoming building project. On Tuesday November 6th after Mass we will erect the scaffolding to begin this work. We are looking for parishioners who are able to assist in this project. If you are uncomfortable on ladders or scaffolding, there will be other work to do to assist with the project. Work will be done during the day on Wednesday – Friday November 7th-9th. If you’re able to assist Chris our Maintenance Supervisor, your help would be greatly appreciated. Please call the office at 724 785-7781.
Bonanza Time Save the Date!
Nov. 17, 2018 Brownsville Sons of Italy Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Raffle baskets, Spin of Luck Live music! Donations are being accepted for auction baskets!
Please pay for your ticket by Nov. 9!
VOTE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6TH
As Faithful Citizens of our country, we, must exercise our God-given franchise to vote. Please take advantage of this great freedom we’re blessed with in our “One Nation under God” to vote for the candidates you believe represent the values which inform your faith and life. There are many sources of non- partisan information concerning the issues and candidates. If you are interested in a “Catholic” source, go to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops web site at www.faithfulcitizenship.org. A note from Society of Catholic Women: If you are a Eucharistic Minister who takes Holy Communion to a shut in who is a parishioner of St. Peter’s, please contact Mary Savona 724785-9592. We would like to share some seasonal joy with our homebound parishioners. Please leave a message before Nov.14.
Partner Parishes of Historic Church of Saint Peter 300 Shaffner Avenue St. Peter Brownsville, Pennsylvania 118 Church Street & Brownsville, PA 15417 Saint Cecilia Church 1571 Grindstone Road O: 724-785-7781 Grindstone, Pennsylvania
#770350
C: 724-984-6983***
Parishes in the Diocese of Greensburg “Pennsylvania Charitable Trusts” Contact: Shannon Sealy
MESSAGES:
Mailing Address: Partner Parishes of St. Peter & St. Cecilia 118 Church Street Brownsville, PA 15417 Phone: 724-785-7781 Fax: 724-785-0844
Pastor: Rev. Micah E. Kozoil; Sr. Priest Active: Rev. James Petrovsky Office Manager: Mrs. Virginia Galway: Music Ministry: St. Peter: Daniel Kovacic; St. Cecilia: Eric Blanda Religious Education Coordinator: Mrs. Anita LaMendola: Youth Ministry: Patty Columbia Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil 4:00 P.M. (EST); 5:00 P.M. (DST) (St. Peter) Sunday Morning 8:00 A.M. (St. Peter); 9:30 A.M. (St. Cecilia); 11:30 A.M. (St. Peter) Reconciliation: Noon to 12:30 p.m. St. Peter: 1st & 3rd Saturday St. Cecilia: 2nd & 4th Saturday Sacrament of Baptism Contact the parish as soon as you know that you are expecting a child. Sacrament of Matrimony Those entering into Marriage must contact the pastor at least one full year in advance of the wedding Sponsor Certificates You must be registered and active in the parish at least 4 months to receive a certificate. Please don’t come at the last minute! Sexual Child Abuse If you have a concern about sexual abuse of a child or young person by anyone in a parish or diocesan position — clergy, volunteer or paid staff — please contact Bishop Brandt’s delegate for matters of sexual misconduct. He may be reached at 724-837-0901 Ext. 221