January 1, 2017 Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God
Ministry Schedule January 7/8
Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God
EM: Server: Lector:
4:00 p.m. St. Peter John Peters Patty Galway Mark Galway Emily & Madelyn Myers Roxann Zidek Cantor: Volunteer
Saturday Vigil December 31, 2016—New Year’s Eve 4:00 p.m. P Special Intentions 7:00 p.m. C Special Intentions
EM: Server: Lector:
Tim Shimko Andy Tressa Kim Gaydos Carmella & Gina DiFlippo Joe Gaydos Cantor: Rita Koffler
EM: Server: Lector:
Nancy Sebeck Carl DellaPenna Jr. Carl DellaPenna Anthony DellaPenna Caleb DellaPenna Vincent DellaPenna
EM: Server: Lector:
Ron Dellarose Gary Ritz Nancy Ritz Camden Harvey Sarah Sawka Patty Columbia Cantor: Delaney Harvey
Sunday January 1, 2017—New Year’s Day 8:00 a.m. P Special Intentions 9:30 a.m. C Special Intentions 11:00 a.m. P Special Intentions Monday January 2, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Anita LaMendola (Susan & Melvin Sally) Tuesday January 3, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Rosalie Barli (Rita Verry) Wednesday January 4, 2017 8:00 a.m. C Birthday Remembrance Bob Behary (Sandy Zeglan) Thursday January 5, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Mary Gallo (Chip & Eva Giannetti) Friday January 6, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Yolanda Apone (Jilda Apone) Saturday, January 7, 2017 8:00 a.m. C Month’s Mind John Goryl (St. Peter & St. Cecilia Parish family)
The Epiphany of The Lord Saturday Vigil, January 7, 2017 4:00 p.m. P Lucille Kormos (Daughters Eva & Gina) Sunday, January 8, 2017 8:00 a.m. P Pro Populo 9:30 a.m. C Eleanor Gibson (Chip & Eva Giannetti) 11:00 a.m. P Josephine Bogorae (Beth, Lana, Junior, Alana)
8:00 a.m. St. Peter
9:30 a.m. St. Cecilia
11:00 a.m. St. Peter
Collection Report
Allison Sallade Ann Baker Ann Bill Babs DiGiovine Barbara Batovsky Barbara McNeeley Beverly Berish Bill Snodgrass Bob Clark Bob Magdic Bonnie Tarte Brandon Tomecsko Bryan Tomecsko Carl Butler Charlotte Katko Christine Rose Christopher Liebietreu Chuck Smith Cody Tylka Darla Stump David Ballant David Black Donald Maglietta Donna Fletcher Eleanor Dando Emma Null Fred Gnus George Babko
Gerald Boggess Harold Seto Sr. Helen Mendish Jackson Hodge James Illar Jeff Melhorn Jerry Zalek Jill Wible Joel Shumar John Hlatky John L. Hankins, Jr. John E. Jenkins John Zulkowsky Johnny Little Joseph Jagoda Joseph Nehela Joyce Smith Kathleen Miller Laura Garee Lenny Zielinski Liliana Orris Lisa Chancey Luella Scholl M. V. Margie Linzmeier
Maria Coate MaryAnn Marshall Maryann Olenik Melvin Wence Michael Climes Sr. Nancy Heinbaugh Patricia Knight Patricia Urick Sawyer Patty Sluk Paul Cech, Sr. Rhonda Liggett Robert Franks Robert Stringert Robert Sunny Ronald Sabo Jr. Rose Marie Cross Ryan Barry Sammy Basile III Scott Casterwiller Serena Snodgrass Shirley Mae Mislo Susan Nesti Sylvia Walinski Teresa Black Terry Thomas Tisa Lach V. V. Veronica Stringert
Our Partner Parishes are pleased to welcome several new families who joined our faith community during 2016. As we ring in the New Year we look forward to many more in 2017. Please offer a friendly smile as you greet them !
On behalf of our staff, all engaged in ministry and our faithful parishioners, let us not only wish one another a good and prosperous New Year but prayerfully support each other on our respective journeys. In the New Year we will continue to grow and prosper as Partner Parishes. We will strengthen our ministries and outreach to the broader community. We will construct a Parish Social Hall/ Rec Center for St. Peter which is planned for use and benefit of all. A few reminders about our celebration of Mary, Mother of God. Today is the Church’s oldest celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is also designated as the World Day of Prayer for Peace. There can be no better way to start the New Year than to honor our Blessed Mother and to pray with her for peace in our world. As we pray together today at God’s invitation, let us be mindful of how the Holy Mother of God cares for the Church and the world that her Son died to save. We pray that through the intercession of Mary the Mother of God, you will be strengthened on your journey of faith. The sacred scriptures we hear proclaimed today continue our celebration of the Christmas season. We still have shepherds, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus at the manger in Bethlehem. The first reading recounts a very beautiful blessing from our ancient tradition, and Saint Paul proclaims that we are adopted children of God through Jesus Christ. Let us ponder these readings today, reflecting on them in our heart.
Let’s take a look back at 2016. It was a great year!
We begin with our Partner Parishes’ celebration of our Savior’s birth on Christmas 2015, when hundreds attended services at The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia.
Fr. Tim was installed as Pastor for the Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia on Jan. 31, 2016. Bishop Malesic celebrated Mass and joined our parish families in welcoming Fr. Tim. Nearly 300 witnessed the occasion. A celebratory reception was held after Mass.
Our Partner Parishes welcomed five new members (neophytes) in 2016. Above, 2016 neophyte Lauren Friedman was baptized, made her First Communion and was confirmed at our Easter Vigil at The Historic Church of St. Peter. At left, she displays her artwork of the Seven Corporal Works of Mercy she created for the Partner Parishes.
Our new Music Director, Annette Buffer, joined the Partner Parishes in 2016, bringing with her more than 40 years of experience directing both adult and children’s choirs.
The 2016 Diocesan Day of Mercy was held at The Historic Church of St. Peter. Lots of volunteers turned out to clear brush from hillsides, weed gardens, clean up cemeteries, and work on the interior walls of the church. Our volunteers are priceless!
Above, Fr. Tim celebrates the Easter Vigil Mass. More than 900 people attended our Easter weekend services.
Above, Sister James Ann Germuska received the 2016 Outstanding Human Service Organization Award on behalf of Crosskeys Human Services from Bishop Malesic at the 18th Annual Catholic Charities Salt & Light Awards Dinner in April. Above right, Margaret Peters, Eva Giannetti and Diane Sheridan take a selfie photo with Bishop Malesic at the awards dinner.
Our hearts were sad as we said goodbye to Fr. Jim Petrovsky, but we were happy for him at his new assignment as Pastor of St. Joan of Arc Church in Farmington. We welcomed Fr. Alvin Cabungcal, who arrived from Immaculate Conception Parish in Irwin as the Parochial Vicar for the Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia and for St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Our Brownsville Catholic Padres basketball varsity team for grades 7-8 returned for its second year in 2016, joined by our new junior varsity team for grades 5-6. Go, Padres!
Fourteen second-graders from The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia made their First Communion in 2016, the largest class in several preceding years.
The Historic Church of St. Peter got a new set of wheels in 2016, a golf cart generously donated by a parishioner. The golf cart is available to assist anyone who has difficulty getting from the parking lot to the church door. Several volunteers drive the golf cart and it has to make multiple runs for almost all church services and functions!
As the 2016-2017 school year began, Fr. Tim commissioned the Faith Formations teachers with a special blessing during Mass at The Historic Church of St. Peter. The parish established a special Youth Mass to encourage more participation by our youth in our Masses and other services. Our Faith Formation program added the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd class for children ages 3-5.
Bishop Malesic celebrated All Souls’ Day Mass at The Historic Church of St. Peter as part of our Remembrance for the 66 deceased loved ones who passed away over the past year. Family and friends received a memorial candle, above left, with their loved one’s name to keep. Above, Bishop Malesic sprinkles Holy Water as he blessed the graves surrounding the church during the outside service prior to Mass. At left, participants in the outdoor candlelight service before Mass pray for the souls of the departed.
2016 DLA Update
Thank you for your donations to the 2016 Diocesan Lenten Appeal. The updated figures are shown below. The interior of St. Cecilia Church has been beautifully painted, and The Historic Church of St. Peter is moving forward with plans for its Social Hall/Rec Center. Our Partner Parishes are indeed blessed by God’s grace and your generosity. We look forward to the coming year with renewed enthusiasm!
Year-to-date totals for our Partner Parishes as of Dec. 21, 2016: St. Peter $64,402.65 St. Cecilia $17,199.87
Brownsville Catholic Padres Upcoming Local Game Schedule Date
Time
Opponent
Location of Gym
1/14/17
11:30 a.m. — JV
St. Sebastian Regional School
1/21/17
11:30 a.m. — JV 12:30 p.m. — Varsity 11:30 a.m. — Varsity 12:30 p.m. — JV 1:30 p.m. — Varsity 2:00 p.m. — Varsity
Aquinas Academy Queen of Angels Mother of Sorrows School Mother of Sorrows 8 — Blue St. John the Evangelist Geibel Catholic
Brownsville Elementary School Home Gym Brownsville Elementary School Home Gym Brownsville Elementary School Home Gym
10:00 a.m. — JV 11:00 a.m. — Varsity
St. John the Evangelist
1/28/17 2/12/17 2/18/17
Bereavement Session Begins Jan. 18 The next six-week session of the Partner Parishes Bereavement Group will begin Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. at the church office. If you would like to par cipate in the group, or if you have ques ons, please call the church office, 724-785-7781.
Geibel Catholic (611 Crawford Ave., Connellsville) St. John the Evangelist (52 Jefferson St., Uniontown)
Bread and Wine In Memory of
Alex McCune Wife & family
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
H: 724-785-7604 Parishes in the Diocese of Greensburg C: 724-984-6983*** “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