Partner Parishes of Historic Church of St. Peter & St. Cecilia
Third Sunday or Ordinary Time January 24, 2016 Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who have nothing prepared; FOR TODAY IS HOLY TO OUR LORD —Nehemiah 8:10
Parish Staff Administrator: Email: Sr. Priest Active: Business Manager: Email: Music Ministry: Religious Education: Youth Ministry: RCIA: Custodial Services:
Rev. Timothy Kruthaupt Tkruthaupt@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Rev. James Petrovsky Mrs. Shannon Sealy Ssealy@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mr. Eric Blanda Mrs. Maryann Sawka Mrs. Maryann Sawka Dr. Melvin Sally Mrs. Tina Konter
Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 P.M. (EST); 5:00 P.M. (DST) (St. Peter) Sunday Morning: 8:00 A.M. (St. Peter); 9:45 A.M. (St. Cecilia); 11:00 A.M. (St. Peter) Reconciliation: St. Peter: 3:00 - 3:45 Every Saturday St. Cecilia: 12:00-12:30 on the 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!
Historic Church of Saint 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 1-800-932-0313. If the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer you are also requested to contact the Bishop’s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct after you have called the Childline number and made the report. The Bishop’s Delegate may be reached at 724-837-0901, Ext. 1221.
Mailing Address: Partner Parishes of St. Peter & St. Cecilia 118 Church Street Brownsville, PA 15417 Phone: 724-785-7781/Fax: 724-785-0844 Office Hours: Mon thru Fri-9:00a-12:00p & 1:00p-4:00p
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.
Saint Cecilia Church 1571 Grindstone Road Grindstone, Pennsylvania
From the Desk of Fr. Tim... “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me ….” Thus the quote from the Prophet Isaiah that Jesus reads in the synagogue on the Sabbath begins. St. Luke references this scriptural passage that Jesus proclaimed in the verses we read from his Gospel for this the Third Sunday of Ordinary time. In his home town of Nazareth Jesus after quoting Isaiah had said, “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” His old neighbors from Nazareth were not too pleased with Jesus after he challenged them to recognize him as a prophet of the Lord. Instead, in an angry response, they attempted to cast him off the brow of the hill upon which Nazareth was built. Last week’s Sunday Liturgy included the reading from St. Paul’s first Letter to the Corinthians through which he enumerates a lengthy list of gifts God’s faithful people receive in order that they may serve him effectively. St. Paul says “To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” “Each individual” means us! In my bulletin notes last week I asked that we all expend some time discerning the gifts that we’ve been given. Have we reflected on those “talents” the Lord has bestowed on us? Are we attempting to develop those talents and expending them on behalf of the Lord and his people? These questions are so important for members of a community of faith. On a personal basis, I must continue to reflect and expend time in prayer asking the Lord how to expend the gifts of time, talent and treasure that he has given me. This is particularly true as Bishop Malesic visits our Parishes to officially install me as pastor of St. Peter’s and administrator of St. Cecilia. I’m greatly honored to be chosen for this work on behalf of the Lord. However, regardless of the spiritual gifts, the energy and desire to serve I’ve been given, nothing of consequence will be achieved without the help of all our people. Our people, the other members of the Body of Christ here in our Parishes, must also exercise their gifts in conjunction with mine, as spiritual leader, to accomplish great things on behalf of the Lord. Please continue to help in every way that you are able, as a member of our Parishes, by praying, participating and continually striving to strengthen the life and light of Christ in our churches. Little can be accomplished when we work alone but by complementing one another’s talents and by expending them on behalf of the Lord and his people, we can make a significant contribution to building up the Kingdom of God in our corner thereof.
Daily Mass (Receiving Our Daily Bread) When we attend daily Mass we have the opportunity to partake of the Bread of Life, are great gift. Receiving the Eucharist daily or as regularly as we are able supercharges our spiritual life. We change, transformed a little more each day into Christ. F.J. Sheed in his book Give Us Today Our Daily Bread says “the life we are now concerned with is Christ living in us; the only possible food for it is Christ.” That’s why Jesus gave us this assurance: “My flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink.” (Jn 6: 55.) Feeding on Jesus sustains our life in him. When Jesus taught us to pray, he instructed us to ask the Father to “Give us today our daily bread.” (Mt 6: 11) On one level, we are asking God to provide food for our bodies. We count on him for our daily sustenance, but that petition of the Our Father has a deeper meaning. From the earliest days, the Church has understood that “daily bread” referred to the Eucharist. Jesus wants us to feed on his Body and Blood every day. F. J. Sheed says, “The Blessed Eucharist is the sacrament. Baptism exists for it, all the others are enriched by it. The whole being is nourished by it. It is precisely food, which explains why it is the one sacrament meant to be received daily. Without it, one petition of the Our Father—‘ Give us this day our daily bread’—lacks the fullness of its meaning.” F.J. Sheed Eating Christ’s Body and drinking his Blood has a marvelous effect on us: we become what we eat! “When we receive Communion,” said the bishops of the United States, “we need to remember that we are not changing Christ into ourselves. Jesus is transforming us into himself.” Daily Communion magnifies our share in Christ’s life and makes us more like him. “The Eucharist,” said St. Augustine, “is our daily bread. The power belonging to this divine food makes it a bond of union. Its effect is then understood as unity, so that, gathered into his Body and made members of him, we may become what we receive.” In addition to encountering the Lord Jesus and being more fully formed into his very body by partaking in the Eucharist, our community of faith is strengthened. Participating with fellow parishioners in daily Mass enables the members of our parish to develop deeper relationships with one another. The parish is fortified by the union of its members in Christ.
Ministry Schedule January 30-31
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, January 23, 2016 4:00 p.m. P Kaitlyn Chancey (Lisa, Mother) Sunday, January 24, 2016 8:00 a.m. P Roger Daniero, Jr. (John and Linda Masney) 9:45 a.m. C NO Mass– Please join us at St. Peter’s
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4:00 p.m. St. Peter Marlene Ricco Mark Galway Emily Myers Madelyn Myers Patty Craig 8:00 a.m. St. Peter Andy Tressa Cora Lent Carmella DiFlippo Gina DiFlippo Joe Gaydos 9:45 a.m. St. Cecilia Carl DellaPenna Jr. Mark Konter Carl DellaPenna 11:00 a.m. St. Peter Kathy Miller Diane Sheridan Luke Clister Anna Clister Patty Columbia
Patty Galway
Joanie Pagac
Nancy Sebeck Bert Smith
11:00 a.m. P Pro Populo - Mass for the People Monday, January 25, 2016 7:30 a.m. P Enis Meese (Grandson Andy Assad) Tuesday, January 26, 2016 7:30 a.m. P Lucille Kormos (Daughter Eva Giannetti) 8:00 a.m. C NO MASS Wednesday, January 27, 2016 P/C NO MASS Thursday, January 28, 2016 7:30 a.m. P Aunt Suzanne Kruthaupt (Eddie Wirtz and Family) 8:00 a.m. C NO MASS Friday, January 29, 2016 7:30 a.m. Christine Gabonay (Linda Brand & Family) Saturday, January 30, 2016 8:00 a.m. C NO MASS Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, January 30, 2016 4:00 p.m. P Pro Populo - Mass for the People Sunday, January 31, 2016 8:00 a.m. P Anniversary Mass – Bernard Mancini (Wife Marie and Family) 9:45 a.m. C Fr. Louis Cheatham (Suzanne Bookshar) 11:00 a.m. P Francis Sharpe (Jim and Jackie Ducar) Sanctuary Lamp and Bread/Wine at St. Peter Barbie Ann Balcik Requested by: Aunt Anna and Uncle Gary
Prayer Corner...We Pray for... Paul Cech, Sr. Jill Wible David Ballant Patty Sluk Bruce Brady Sammy Basile III Nancy Heinbaugh Lacy Neff Tisa Lach Josephine Bogorae Rhonda Liggett Chuck Smith Joseph Nehela Carl Butler Beverly Berish Alex McCune Eleanor Dando Jerry Zalek Christopher Liebietreu Maryann Olenik
Barbara McNeeley Christine Rose Darla Stump Liliana Orris Rosalie Barlie Ann Baker Lenny Zielinski Conner McClelland Sylvia Walinski Linda Brand Laura Garee Emma Null Patricia Knight Mary Williams Mary Barber Sharon Smith Fred Gnus Michael Climes Sr. Serena Snodgrass Bill Snodgrass Charlotte Katko
Bob Behary Veronica Stringert Robert Stringert Bryan Tomecsko Brandon Tomecsko Allison Sallade Shane Urbine Joel Shumar Cody Tylka Dolores Sarrocco Ron Andreani Ronald Sabo Jr. Joseph Jagoda Margie Linzmeier Bob Simmons Steve Runyon Melvin Wence Jeff Melhorn
All living and deceased members of our parish and their families.
Collection Report St. Peter’s Church 1/17/16 ADULT ENVELOPES(213)..…………… ...... $3744.00 STUDENT ENVELOPES(15)..………………….$24.00 MONTHLY(6)…………………………….......... $180.00 LOOSE…………………………………….. ...... $232.00 CANDLES………………………………… ....... $144.00 ACCENT(2)……………………………………….$10.00 INITIAL OFFERING(3)…………………………..$13.00
St. Cecilia’s Church 1/17/16 ADULT ENVELOPES(57)……………….. . ….$965.00 STUDENT ENV(4) ............................................. $6.00 LOOSE……………………………………… ... …$23.00 CANDLES………………………………………...$36.00 HIGHER ENG .................................................... $5.00
Readings for the week...
Monday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Tuesday: 2 Tm 1:1-18 or 9:1-22; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 -- 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30
Music Notes Both the first reading and the Gospel this Sunday relate occasions when the word of God is proclaimed in the midst of the community. This offers an opportunity to explain the meaning and importance of the Gospel Acclamation. While we remain seated during the first and second readings, we stand for the proclamation of the Gospel and we greet this proclamation by singing the acclamation. Singing this acclamation announces our belief that the person of Christ becomes present in our midst in the very proclamation of the Gospel. (GIRM, no. 62) The verse sung by the cantor is usually taken from the gospel text and acts as an invitation that we open our hearts to hear what will be proclaimed and let ourselves by changed by it.
Save the Date Back by Popular Demand! St. Cecilia’s Spaghetti Dinner Sunday, March 6, 2016 More details to follow…
Painting at St. Cecilia’s Church The interior of St. Cecilia's Church is being painted. Therefore all Masses are being celebrated at St. Peter's through Saturday, January 30th. If all goes according to the painter's proposed schedule the next Mass celebrated at St. Cecilia's will be on Sunday, January 31, at the normal time of 9:45 A.M. We appreciate your patience. A number of parishioners have made an inquiry concerning funding for this project. St. Cecilia's project for the 2016 Diocesan Lenten Appeal (DLA) is specifically for payment of costs connected with the painting project. The details will be presented to the parish as the yearly DLA begins after Ash Wednesday. Little is known about Saint Blaise prior to his mention in a court physician's medical journal. The physician, Aëtius Amidenus, spoke of Saint Blaise's aid in treating objects caught in the throat. He was also mentioned in the book of Acts, where he was aided by animals and treated people and beasts alike. Saint Blaise is believed to begin as a healer then, eventually, became a "physician of souls." He then retired to a cave, where he remained in prayer. People often turned to Saint Blaise for healing miracles. Saint Blaise is often depicted holding two crossed candles in his hand, or in a cave with wild animals. He is also often shown with steel combs. The similarity of the steel combs and the wool combs made a large contribution to Saint Blaise's leadership as the patron saint of wool combers and the wool trade. The feast of St. Blaise is on Wednesday February 3rd. Blessing of throats will take place after Masses to ensure that all who desire the St Blaise Blessing will have an opportunity for the blessing.
St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School is hosting an Open House on Sunday, January 31st from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Faculty, staff, and administration will be available to answer any questions you may have. Tours will be given and Financial Aid information will be available. For more information, please call 724-438-8598.
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor.
Memorialized “Gather” Hymnals As you are aware, we recently replaced our church hymnals. Several of our previous “Gather” hymnals were memorialized in the past. If you would like to retrieve a “Gather” hymnal that you had memorialized, please call the office at 724-785-7781.
Save the Date… Lent begins early this year with Ash Wednesday celebrated on February 10th. We will have the entire schedule of Masses for Ash Wednesday to be celebrated at St. Peter's and St. Cecilia listed in the February 7th bulletin and on the February calendar.
A note from our neighboring Parish St. John the Baptist, Perryopolis. St. John the Baptist, Perryopolis is aware that St. Hedwig Cemetery in Smock suffered damage due to vandalism. We are working in conjunction with the State Police and Diocese on this issue. If you would like additional information, please contact the St. John the Baptist Parish Office at 724-736-4442.
The theme of this year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is "Called to Proclaim the Mighty Acts of the Lord." (cf. Peter 2:9). According to Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute (GEII). . . , "the theme finds its origins in the First Letter of Peter. The relationship between baptism and proclamation, and the calling shared by all the baptized to proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord was inspired by two verses from the First Letter of St Peter." The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has a history of over 100 years , in which Christians around the world have taken part in an octave of prayer for visible Christian unity. By annually observing the WPCU, Christians move toward the fulfillment of Jesus' prayer at the Last Supper "that they all may be one." (cf. John 17:21) The Week or Prayer for Christina Unity is being recognized from January 18-25, 2016. Further promotional and preparatory materials for the 2016 WPCU can be found through the World Council of Churches and the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute.
Youth Group Outing Looking for something to do? Come support our local Division II California University of Pa Vulcans Women & Men Basketball Teams! January 27th California Vulcans Games versus Indiana will be televised on ESPN3!
CONTRIBUTION RECORDS It’s that time of year again. Contribution records can be obtained by placing a phone call to the office or dropping your request in an envelope in the collection basket. “To Err is Human”… In the event that your contribution records do not agree with your records, please contact the office. 724-785-7781
Women’s team at 5:30p and Men’s team at 7:30p All youth group members are invited to attend! Sign up to go by calling the office 724-785-7781 by Monday January 25 for free admission tickets or $1.00 at the door for those who do not pre-register.
Special Collection Appeal from Bishop Malesic
Dear Monsignor or Father, Severe weather has recently impacted states in the South and Midwest regions of the country. Recently, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, President of the USCCB, requested the U.S. bishops to consider taking up a special collection for relief from these recent storms and possible future domestic calamities. The funds collected in this one-time special appeal for the 2015-2016 storms and other natural disasters will be used to support the efforts of Catholic Charities USA, the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, as they and their member agencies respond to immediate emergency needs for such necessities as water, food, shelter, and medical care, as well as to the long term need to rebuild and recover after widespread destruction, and to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for pastoral and reconstruction needs of the Church. The Diocese of Greensburg will respond to this appeal with a special collection to support these relief efforts. I would kindly ask that a special collection be taken up for this worthy cause at all Masses in the Diocese on the weekend of January 30 and 31. Working together, we can do so much to advance God’s Kingdom on earth, and most especially in these troubled times. With thanks to you and your people and asking God’s blessing on all of you, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, + Edward C. Malesic The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, JCL
Your generous donations to help others in need is greatly appreciate!
Memorial Bookplate Order Form Please fill out your selection of either “In Memory of” or “In Honor of” and submit the form with your check or cash in an envelope in the collection basket or mail it to the Church office. Please note it is very important to note “Hymnal Bookplate” on your check or envelope. You may also email your request to ssealy@dioceseofgreensburg.org . We ask for a donation of $20.00 for each requested bookplate. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
In Memory of: ______________________________________________________________________ 2nd line :_________________________________________________________ (Ex: Grandmother/father; Friend; Mother/Father; Godmother; etc.) By:____________________________________________________ Date:_______________
Donation $20.00
___________Cash or _______________Check
In Honor of: ________________________________________________________________________ 2nd line :_________________________________________________________ (Ex: Grandmother/father; Friend; Mother/Father; Godmother; etc.) By:____________________________________________________ Date:_______________
Donation $20.00
___________Cash or _______________Check
I would like my Memorial placed at St. Peter _______________or St. Cecilia __________________ Name of Person Completing this form:_____________________ Phone Number:___________________
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
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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