Partner Parishes of Historic Church of St. Peter & St. Cecilia
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 12, 2017 The only known cure for fear is faith. — Lena K. Sadler Parish Staff Pastor: Email: Parochial Vicar: Email: Business Manager: Email: Music Ministry: Religious Education: Youth Ministry: RCIA: Custodial Services:
Rev. Timothy Kruthaupt tkruthaupt@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Rev. Alvin Cabungcal
acabungcal@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Mrs. Shannon Sealy
ssealy@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Ms. Annette Buffer Mrs. Patty Craig Mr. Michael Bogden 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); 9:30 a.m. (St. Cecilia); 11:00 a.m. (St. Peter) Reconciliation: 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. 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 1-800 -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 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 February 18/19
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, February 11, 2017 4:00 p.m. P Rose & Mike Urick (Russ Urick) Sunday, February 12, 2017 8:00 a.m. P Robert Behary (Michael & Crystal Bogorae)
9:30 a.m. C Ann Lawrence (Amy Reskovac) 11:00 a.m. P Pro Populo Monday February 13, 2017 7:30 a.m. P John Sheehan (Norma & Rich Quarzo) Tuesday February 14, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Sister Joachim, OSF (Sister James Ann) Wednesday February 15, 2017 8:00 a.m. C Month’s Mind John Depto Jr. (Parish family) Thursday February 16, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Anniversary of Death Anna Vulcan (Family) Friday February 17, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Birthday Remembrance Maryann Borsody (Husband Joe) Saturday, February 18, 2017 8:00 a.m. C Month’s Mind Bernard DeSimone (Parish family)
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, February 18, 2017 4:00 p.m. P Pro Populo Sunday, February 19, 2017 8:00 a.m. P Daniel Chew (Rich, Roxann Zidek & family)
9:30 a.m. C James Richards (Richards family) 11:00 a.m. P Rosalie Barli (Diane & Jack Shefcheck)
EM: Server: Lector:
4:00 p.m. St. Peter C-Patty Craig C-John Peters H-Gloria Wheeler Emily & Madelyn Myers John Ball Cantor: Volunteer
EM: Server: Lector:
C-Tim Shimko C-Mark Moncheck H-Margaret Peters Andrew Frazee Volunteer Rose Ziglear Cantor: Samantha Ziglear
8:00 a.m. St. Peter
9:30 a.m. St. Cecilia EM: Server: Lector:
Nancy Sebeck Mark Konter Carl DellaPenna Anthony DellaPenna Caleb DellaPenna Vincent DellaPenna
EM: Server: Lector:
C-Bert Smith C-Larry Franks III H-Diane Sheridan Camden & Sadie Harvey Chuck Bogorae Cantor: Delaney Harvey
11:00 a.m. St. Peter
Attention All Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Lectors and Cantors ♦ Beginning the weekend of Feb. 4-5, we will be assigning the Cups and Host for Eucharistic distribution to Eucharistic Ministers. Please check the Ministry Schedule for your assigned duty. “C” before your name indicates the Cup and “H” indicates the Host. Please see the notice in this bulletin about the Eucharistic Minister meeting where further details will be available. ♦ If you are not able to keep your scheduled ministry date, it is your responsibility to find a substitute to fill in for you.
Thank you!
Collection Report St. Peter Church 2/05/17 ADULT ENVELOPES (259) ......................... . ...$5104.00 STUDENT ENVELOPES (22) ...............................$31.00 MONTHLY (31)…………………………… ...........$480.00 LOOSE…………………………………….. ...........$374.00 CANDLES……………………………… ................$161.00 ACCENT .................................................................$5.00 INITIAL OFFERING ..............................................$10.00 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE .....................$550.00
St. Cecilia Church 2/05/17 ADULT ENVELOPES (112) ..............................$1891.00 STUDENT ENVELOPES (9) .................................$10.00 LOOSE..................................................................$88.00 CANDLES .............................................................$29.00 UTILITY.................................................................$56.00 SVDP ....................................................................$20.00 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE .....................$187.00 HALL DONATION ...............................................$100.00
Join Us for Youth Mass Feb. 19
Plan to join us for our monthly Youth Mass, Feb. 19 at 11:00 a.m. at The Historic Church of St. Peter. Also, please note that there will be no Faith Formation classes on this date!
Our Gospel passage this week was quite lengthy. I'm sure that trying to digest all of Jesus’ powerful teachings it contained was difficult. We must remember that the Lord used many examples and bold, challenging statements to get the attention of the people. This is one passage in which he did not mince words, "I tell you: unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven." We read in scripture and have talked often about the fact that the leaders (shepherds) of Israel had taken the law of God -- the Commandments -- and established 613 specific, affirmative rules called the Mosaic Code. The Mosaic Code was presented to the people as the basic requirements of life if they wanted to be “righteous.” In other words, if I purified my eating utensils, I was righteous. If I followed the dietary laws, I was righteous. If I knew how to be ritually purified in different circumstances, then I was righteous. The 613 rules became the definition of righteousness. As a result, the leaders of the people Israel didn't live by the spirit of God’s law. They thus led the people astray. The spirit of the law Jesus spoke of was that God's justice and mercy should prevail and be lived out by the people. Love of God and of neighbor was the essential ingredient the shepherds failed to follow or teach. I decided to share an experience from my priesthood that might illustrate the circumstances Jesus was addressing: In my former assignment one Sunday I shared in a homily that I had the great joy of participating in a funeral the previous day. People said, "Joy of participating in a funeral?" I responded that when we have a funeral of a faithful individual who truly believed the Lord's eternal promises, yes, in a sense, it is a joy. This man was actually a parishioner at an adjoining parish. The pastor permitted me to participate as a concelebrant because I knew this man during the previous five years I served as Chaplain at the local hospital. He had been suffering from MS over 11 years. He was more or less confined to bed starting in 2003. I knew his mother who was his caregiver. At the time of his death he was 54 years old. He was a hulk of a man: a great big guy, really strong. In his day, he played football at Indiana High School and, at IUP, as a tackle and nose guard. He had been gifted with inordinate physical strength and prowess which he used for the physical work he did. He also loved the outdoors: hunting, camping, hiking, etc. In the midst of his life, when his work and marriage and family defined him, he was struck with this ailment and was confined to bed for almost 12 years. The complexities and reality of an invalid spouse caused the marriage to break up. His mother became his key caregiver. She is disabled herself, requiring a wheelchair for mobility. Instead of cursing God and giving up, he and his mother humbly accepted this new reality. I met him often because his condition required routine doctor’s care which he often received in the hospital. He couldn't do anything for himself, so the nurses and the aides took care of him in the most intimate fashion. He would crack jokes to make them more comfortable. He would always smile and have something uplifting to say. So, when I have an opportunity to speak about how somebody truly reflected Christ in his life, even in the depths of difficulties beyond what we've experienced or can even comprehend, yes, it is a joy. I had the opportunity to give the homily at the funeral Mass, and it just so happened that very morning we had gone to the abortion clinic. As I’ve told you, we go there to pray; we are witnesses to the value of human life. Those experiences together put into focus for me what Jesus was teaching the people. Sadly the young ladies who are sometimes forced by a boyfriend or by a parent have decided they will not bear the life within them. The two events on the same day were such a contrast. I spoke of the fact we always pray the Our Father when we are at the clinic. We say, "Your Kingdom come; your will be done." God's will was that these individuals would be with child. We pray that his will is accomplished, that those children will be brought forth as new life. As I gave the homily and we prayed the funeral Mass that day, we referred to God's will many times. The contrast could not have been greater. This man had been a powerful witness for me! He lived God’s will! He didn't curse the Lord although I’m sure he had his moments when he felt like doing so. He was living his life, suffering extensively, but yet he said, "Yes Lord, your will be done." He was always open to prayer, to receiving the Eucharist and the anointings we shared. He was truly a powerful witness. Sharing what I learned from this man about love of God and of neighbor helps me put into perspective Jesus’ instruction about what is true righteousness. St. Paul in today’s passage from 1st Corinthians says: “We speak a wisdom to those who are mature, not a wisdom of this age…” He’s telling us not to get caught up in the secular culture which proposes seeking only our wants, our desire for pleasure, material things, acceptance in the right group, or recognition, etc. Jesus wants us to follow him. We are his disciples. He has written his law of love on our hearts. His model of sacrificial loving should be all we need, but we forget, we often get caught up in the moment, events that seem important at the time. Jesus perfects the law. Just for one example, he says we murder others whenever we are less than Christian in our actions towards them. If we say scandalous things, even if true, about others or make unkind comments in reference to whom or what they are, we are reducing their God-given image in front of those who then often share and add to our condemnation. When we don’t recognize the integrity of person of any individual, it is in effect murder, according to Jesus. The babies, the man in the hospital bed, his disabled mother in her wheelchair are perhaps extreme representations of this reality but we can decide in our lives how to apply the teaching of Jesus to the circumstances and individuals we experience. The gentleman and his mother for me taught many lessons. Their model of how to respond, to be Christ-like, in difficult circumstances was so powerful. They reflected Jesus continually. By their “Yes” they made statements on his behalf to all the people who encountered them. We acknowledge that we are limited, we fail, we sin, but Jesus forgives us in a moment no matter what we have done. He just asks that we acknowledge our failure, seek forgiveness and confession. All of us have circumstances that sometimes seem too difficult to overcome. We look to Jesus to learn his will for our lives, as well as his grace and guidance on how best to live in accordance with his law of love.
Welcome New Parishioners The Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia are pleased to welcome several new families who have joined our faith community over the past few months, and we look forward to many more new members in the coming year. Be sure to offer a friendly smile as you greet them! And, if you’re new to our Partner Parishes and you have a child aged pre-K through high school, please note that you can still enroll him or her in the Faith Formation classes going on NOW. Just call the church office, 724-785-7781. We’re happy to have you with us!
Adult Winter Hats and Gloves Needed Winter hats and gloves for adults are needed to distribute to men and women through our Meals on the Boulevard program. Please place your donated new hats and gloves in the boxes at the back of either of our Partner Parishes churches. Thank you for your generosity to help keep others in our community just a bit more comfortable this winter! The Historic Church of St. Peter Sanctuary Lamp In Memory of
Connie Walczak by John & Frances Borsody
Bread & Wine In Memory of
Connie Walczak by Frances, Dan, Ryan Trump & Terri & John Borsody
"Dust thou art, and into dust thou shalt return." — Gn. 3:19
Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2017, marks the beginning of Lent. It is a day of Abstinence and Fasting. We all have heard these terms over the years, but do we recall the particulars of them? Abstinence from meat is observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all the Fridays of Lent by all Catholics 14 years and older. Fasting is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted as necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. The special Pascal fast and abstinence are observed on Good Friday and, where possible, on Holy Saturday. On these days, Christians prepare themselves by these disciplines in anticipation of the renewal of their baptismal commitment on Easter. From its earliest days, the Church has urged the baptized and the catechumens to observe the threefold discipline of fasting, almsgiving, and prayer as a preparation for the celebration of Easter. Failure to observe individual days of penance is not considered serious, but failure to observe any penitential days at all or a substantial number of such days must be considered serious. During Lent, the Church encourages attendance at daily Mass, self-imposed times of fasting, and generosity to local, national, and worldwide programs of sharing.
Partner Parishes Ash Wednesday Services — March 1, 2017 8:00 a.m.
Mass
St. Cecilia
9:00 a.m.
Mass
The Historic Church of St. Peter
12:00 noon
Ashes only
The Historic Church of St. Peter
7:00 p.m.
Mass
The Historic Church of St. Peter
Lenten Series Scheduled: RENEW and “Live Lent!” In light of our need to experience a true conversion to Gospel living, we are offering an upcoming opportunity to strengthen our faith. On March 1, we will begin our Lenten celebration with Ash Wednesday. As we approach the Lenten season, let us consider how this year we could journey with the Lord through his public ministry to his passion, cross and death. Our Partner Parishes will be conducting a “RENEW” Lenten Series called “Live Lent!” which will consist of small faith-sharing groups that will meet once a week to focus on studying the Sunday Gospel and Old Testament readings. We will seek to RENEW our depth of the Lenten experience and to begin the transformation of our lives by living more fully the Beatitudes. Groups will meet at the church office Mondays at 6:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. If you’re interested in participating in either of these groups, please call the office now to reserve your spot, 724-785-7781!
Candles Now Available from Candlemas Day Candles from our Candlemas Day service are now available in the back of each church of our Partner Parishes for a suggested donation of $2.00 per box.
Our Partner Parishes welcome our newest member, Lane Michael Lindey, above center, who was baptized Jan. 29, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Mass by Fr. Tim at The Historic Church of St. Peter. Pictured above, l. to r.: Parents Michael and Beth Lindey, Lane Michael, and Godparents Lena Merlino and Michael Boyza.
Allison Sallade Ann Baker Ann Bill 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 Cross Donna Fletcher Eleanor Dando Emma Null Fred Gnus George Babko Gerald Boggess Harold Seto Sr. Helen Mendish
Jackson Hodge James Illar Janet Booker Jerry Zalek Jill Wible Joe Angell Joe Borsody Joe Shashura Joel Shumar John Hlatky John L. Hankins, Jr. John E. Jenkins John Zulkowsky Johnny Little Joseph Jagoda Joseph Nehela Joyce Smith Kathleen Miller Larry Landman Laura Garee Lenny Zielinski Liliana Orris Lisa Chancey Luella Scholl M. V.
Margie Linzmeier Maria Coate MaryAnn Marshall Maryann Olenik Michael Climes Sr. Nancy Gordon Nancy Heinbaugh Patricia Knight Patricia McCann Patricia Urick Sawyer Patty Sluk Paul Cech, Sr. Rhonda Liggett Richard McHugh Robert Franks Robert Stringert Robert Sunny Ronald Sabo Jr. Rose Marie Cross Ryan Barry Sammy Basile III Serena Snodgrass Shirley Mae Mislo Susan Nesti Sylvia Walinski Teresa Black Terry Thomas Tisa Lach V. V. Veronica Stringert Virginia Conaway
Lent 2017 Penance Service Schedule Tuesday March 21 7:00 p.m.
Sts. Cyril & Methodius/ St. Hubert at Fairchance
Thursday March 23 7:00 p.m.
St. Joseph/St. Mary’s Uniontown at St. Joseph
Sunday March 26 3:00 p.m.
St. Joan of Arc Farmington
Saturday April 1 12:00 noon
St. Francis of Assisi at Footedale
Monday April 3 7:00 p.m.
St. Peter/St. Cecilia at Brownsville
Saturday April 8 1:00 p.m.
St. Therese/St. John the Evangelist Uniontown at St. Therese
Attention Altar Servers!
Attention Eucharistic Ministers!
Important Meetings Scheduled Feb. 18-19 There will be a meeting for all current altar servers, and anyone wishing to become an altar server, following the 11:00 a.m. Youth Mass on Feb. 19, 2017, at The Historic Church of St. Peter. All existing altar servers must attend this meeting! All current Eucharistic Ministers, and anyone interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister, should see Fr. Tim after any Mass the weekend of Feb. 18-19 for a brief 15minute meeting. Thank you!
Brownsville Area Ministerial Association
Lenten Series 2017
Thursday night Lenten worship services automatically will be cancelled if the Brownsville Area School District is closed or closes early that day due to inclement weather. Date
Host Site 7:00 p.m. Worship followed by a Time of Fellowship
Preacher
March 2 – Week one
The Historic Church of St. Peter 300 Shaffner Avenue, Brownsville
Rev. Frank Lewis of State Correctional Institute – Fayette
March 9 – Week two
First Christian Disciples of Christ 512 Second Street, Brownsville
Mr. Mark Kovscek of Christ Church Anglican, Brownsville
March 16 – Week three
Christ Church Anglican 319 Church Street, Brownsville
Father Tim Kruthaupt of The Historic Church of St. Peter, Brownsville
March 23 – Week four
Allison Church of the Nazarene 416 Vernon Street, Allison
Pastor Andrew Dent of Canaan Baptist Church, Hiller
March 30 – Week five
Calvin United Presbyterian Church 307 Spring Street, Brownsville
Minister Sandra McCain of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Grindstone
April 6 – Week six
Allison Christian Disciples of Christ East Avenue, Allison (400’ off curve) A Good Friday Tenebrae Service will be held for the public on April 14 at 8:00 p.m. at The Historic Church of St. Peter (300 Shaffner Ave.); come hear Jesus’ last words.
Rev. Louise Corbett of Hopewell Presbyterian, Brownsville A blessed Easter to all. Please invite someone to worship on the day Christians around the world celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord.
April 13 – Maundy Thursday worship services are held in many churches throughout Brownsville; watch for postings.
February 3, 2017 Letter on Welcoming the Stranger Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Several actions have been taken and executive orders promulgated in the opening days of the new administration, some of which we applaud and some of which are cause for concern for us as Christian believers. We are able to applaud those actions which are meant to protect the unborn, and we were delighted at the presence of the Vice President at this year’s March for Life. These are positive developments and hopeful signs. Yet, as a Pro-Life Church, we know that the demands of the Gospel of Life that we preach continue after the birth of our children and extend beyond our national borders. Let me be clear, the United States has every right to and should secure its borders as a way to protect us from harm. This right is a basic teaching of our Church. Yet, many of my brother bishops and I have serious concerns about those executive orders that would make it difficult, if not impossible in some instances, for us to carry out our call from Jesus to welcome strangers and fulfill the commandment of love: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35). This is critical for us, since the Lord says he will judge us at the end of time on the basis of how we treated our brothers and sisters during our time on earth. As Jesus told us, “Whatever you did not do for one of these least brothers of mine, you did not do for me” (Matthew 25:40). Indeed, there are people, our brothers and sisters, who are fleeing for their lives after experiencing life-threatening terrorism or extreme hardship in their home countries. Some are young, some are old, some are Muslim, and many are Christian. They are looking for a place of shelter, comfort and peace for themselves and their families. We would do the same in similar circumstances. There are innocent people who are knocking at our door asking for safe shelter. We should not reject their needs like the wealthy man who rejected poor Lazarus sitting just outside his door (Luke 16:19-31). America has been and must continue to be a place of refuge for people such as these. I am gratified to know that Catholic Christians in America have been among the most welcoming people, knowing that nearly all of us have come from immigrant families ourselves. At one time, our forebears fled the hardships of their homes from many countries around the world. I think of this when I read the Scripture passage that gives God’s law to His people: “When a foreigner resides with you in your land, do not mistreat such a one. You shall treat the foreigner who resides with you no differently than the natives born among you; you shall love the foreigner as yourself; for you too were once foreigners in the land of Egypt. I, the LORD, am your God” (Leviticus 19:33-34). The issue of welcoming refugees while protecting our borders is a complicated one, as is indicated by the strong differences of opinion about it in our country today. As followers of the teachings of Jesus, we must continually bring the light of his Gospel to our discussions surrounding this and other difficult, complex matters. Balancing the reasonable and appropriate measures we need to take to ensure the safety of our citizens while at the same time fulfilling the Gospel mandate to extend our compassion to others may not always be easy or simple; but, it is both necessary and obtainable when people of good will work together. Recently our Sunday Gospel was taken from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew Chapter 5). In it, Jesus reminded us that we will be blessed if we hunger and thirst for righteousness, show mercy and make peace. If we pray — and we should — God will give us the wisdom to know what is right and the courage to live in justice and love with others who share our common world. This is the only way to find true blessing. This is the only way to true and lasting peace. Finally, I pray to God that we will make good moral decisions on behalf of our citizens, as well as the many new refugees and immigrants who are seeking safety or a better way of life in our country. As Christians who believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we have been given the freedom in the Spirit to discern what is right and do what is good. As Jesus said to his disciples who were being tossed about during a storm: “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid” (Matthew 14:27). Peace to you and blessings upon those you love. Sincerely yours in Christ,
+ Edward C. Malesic The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, JCL Bishop of Greensburg Resources: A statement from the USCCB president and vice president is at http://www.usccb.org/news/2017/17-027.cfm To help refugees, especially those from war-torn Syria, go to Catholic Relief Services — www.crs.org — or the Catholic Near East Welfare Association — www.cnewa.org
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