Partner Parishes of Historic Church of St. Peter & St. Cecilia
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 26, 2017 Do not be anxious; God knows all your needs. — Matthew 6:24-34 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 March 4/5
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, February 25, 2017 4:00 p.m. P Alex McCune (Barb & Ted Gera) Sunday, February 26, 2017 8:00 a.m. P Regina Francis (Daughters)
9:30 a.m. C Month’s Mind Bernard DeSimone (Ron, Shannon & Olivia Sealy) 11:00 a.m. P Pro Populo Monday February 27, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Frank Ricco (Jim & Jane Famularo) Tuesday February 28, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Helen I. Franko (Wilma Franko) Wednesday March 1, 2017 — Ash Wednesday 8:00 a.m. C Roy Chiplaskey Jr. (Wife & family) 9:00 a.m. P Frank Horka Jr. (Joanne & Chuck Bogorae) 12:00 p.m. P Ashes only 7:00 p.m. P Steve & Aldene Urick (Daughter Vallorie & Stephanie) Thursday March 2, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Birthday Remembrance Joseph Gallo (Wife Sandy, daughter Jenifer & family) Friday March 3, 2017 7:30 a.m. P “Red” Flint (Bakewell family) 6:00 p.m. P Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 4, 2017 8:00 a.m. C Frank Martini (Kathy & Stan Vlosich)
First Sunday of Lent Saturday Vigil, March 4, 2017 4:00 p.m. P Josephine Bogorae (Dennis & Veronica Bloom) Sunday, March 5, 2017 8:00 a.m. P Pro Populo 9:30 a.m. C Joseph & Patty Nepa (Family) 11:00 a.m. P Walter & Marjorie Zalek (Jerry Zalek & family)
EM: Server: Lector:
4:00 p.m. St. Peter C-John Peters C-Patty Craig H-Patty Galway Jolena Quarzo Luke Clister Roxann Zidek Cantor: Volunteer
EM: Server: Lector:
C-Kim Gaydos C-Andy Tressa H-Bill Johns Carmella & Gina DiFlippo Joe Gaydos Cantor: Rita Koffler
EM: Server: Lector:
Carl DellaPenna Jr. Carl DellaPenna Mark Konter Caleb DellaPenna Anthony DellaPenna Karen Angelilli
EM: Server: Lector:
C-Kathy Miller C-Gary Ritz H-Nancy Ritz Addison Gregory Sarah Sawka Patty Columbia Cantor: Nicole Dainty
8:00 a.m. St. Peter
9:30 a.m. St. Cecilia
11:00 a.m. St. Peter
Collection Report St. Peter Church 2/19/17 ADULT ENVELOPES (225) ......................... . ...$3929.00 STUDENT ENVELOPES (25) ...............................$43.00 MONTHLY (14)…………………………… ...........$560.00 LOOSE…………………………………….. ...........$424.00 CANDLES……………………………… ................$109.50
St. Cecilia Church 2/19/17 ADULT ENVELOPES (88) ................................$1458.00 STUDENT ENVELOPES (8) ...................................$9.00 LOOSE..................................................................$39.00 CANDLES .............................................................$46.00 UTILITY.................................................................$12.00
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, March 12, 2017
Soon it will be time to “Spring Forward” at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2017, when Daylight Saving Time begins. Perhaps you’ll want to set your clocks one hour ahead before going to bed on Saturday night. Remember that with Daylight Saving Time also comes the change of time in our Saturday Vigil Mass, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, this change takes place on the Saturday following the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, which is March 18 this year.
Catholic Home Missions Appeal March 4-5
Forty percent of the dioceses in the U.S. are “home mission dioceses” because they struggle with severe priest shortages, overwhelming poverty, high unemployment, geographical challenges, religious hostility, and other burdens that make it difficult to practice the Catholic faith. Without the help of others, these home mission dioceses cannot provide for many of the basic pastoral services that we here in the Greensburg Diocese take for granted. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal collection will be taken up at all Masses next weekend. Please be as generous as possible. Thank you!
"You cannot serve God and mammon." We all know in order to exist in this physical world we need food, we need shelter. There are some, however, who are focused only on mammon for its own sake: seeking great wealth; gathering material things in order to have security just for themselves; desiring to attain positions of power, recognition and prestige are their only concern. They forego everything else: family, friends, a relationship with God, so that they might focus all their energy, time and effort on the things of this world. However, the moment we pass from this world, all of the material things are gone. Unless we seek God and his righteousness, unless our relationship with God is the priority of our life, we ultimately experience great emptiness. Our encounter with God in prayer each day, participation on Sunday at our Eucharistic celebration, and living out the sacramental life of the Church, will ensure a deep and abiding relationship and the eternal security we seek. When the time comes for us to transition from this life to the next, very little will matter but our relationship with God. As a matter of fact, if we’ve worked to develop the deep, personal and profound relationship which Jesus Christ that he wants from each of us, we will be conscious of his abiding presence. Such a reality would enable us to enter that transition in his peace, having been assured of his eternal promises. Jesus made his human journey on our behalf most particularly when he accepted the cross. He enables us, if we walk with him, to extend our existence unto eternity through his Resurrection. Based on the wondrous nature of the eternal life to which we are heirs with Christ, mammon (things of this world) have limited value. The value of eternal life, achieved through a righteous relationship with our loving God, is beyond calculation or measure. The question is: How do we achieve this goal of a lifetime? How do we overcome our human limitations, our normal concerns and the fears that make us look only to security during the time of our physical existence? Not too long ago I watched a powerful YouTube presentation by an individual who called himself Bishop Tony Palmer. He was addressing a conference of approximately a thousand members of Kenneth Copeland Ministries, an Evangelical/Pentecostal church. Bishop Palmer identified himself as an Evangelical Anglican. He was advocating the need for there to be unity in the Church, for all Christians to be one. He started out by saying to all the ministers, "Now, you do know we're all Catholic, don't you?" They looked at each other in disbelief and said, "Huh?" He responded that "catholic" means "universal," and he delved very deeply into a presentation on unity of faith in Jesus Christ. When the assembled group seemed to respond reluctantly to the idea of striving for unity, the Bishop said it is because of your fears. He then said, “FEAR is nothing more than false evidence that appears real." I would like to explore that profound observation. All of us have natural human concerns. We're worried about tomorrow. Are we going to run out of money or have anyone to take care of us when we are old? Is the roof going to leak or other problems with the house develop? What about the children and our health? Bishop Palmer says we’re looking at false evidence; the Evil One wants us to be in darkness; he wants us to fear, even to despair. The Bishop and everybody who believes/trusts in Jesus Christ say fear is useless. As a matter of fact, it's destructive. Matthew's Gospel, which we study this entire liturgical year, speaks powerfully about fear, as we are discussing today. Think about this passage from Matthew Chapter 11 verses 25-30. This is the Gospel passage I read to every person who is sick or dying when I anoint them. Jesus has completed his public ministry: the healings, the miracles, the preaching, and he's turning to go towards Jerusalem. He knows that his Passion, Cross and death await him, but as he journeys with his Apostles and disciples, he sends the Apostles out two-by-two, saying, "Go to the towns and the villages we'll pass through. I want you to heal in my name; I want you to drive out evil spirits in my name; I want you to proclaim the Good News in my name." Remember, they are only simple fishermen whom Jesus sent out to heal, drive out evil spirits and proclaim the good news. The Apostles went out, probably fearful as we often are. They came back, overwhelmed with joy because they could heal. They did drive out evil spirits, and when they proclaimed the Good News in Jesus' name, the people listened and responded. This passage from Matthew's Gospel is an account of the prayer of thanksgiving that Jesus raised up to his heavenly Father for the authority that he was given on Earth. He said, "I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, for although you hid these things from the wise and the learned, you revealed them to the little ones." Now, we don't like to think of ourselves as "little ones," but in this sense, we truly are. We're not the wise and the learned who sit at the top of some corporate board, or other positions that reflect our great intelligence or education. Jesus has given us faith just like the Apostles. If we can step out in trust that he will journey with and protects us, our fears can be overcome. He says later: “Come to me all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke on your shoulders and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart. Your soul will find rest, for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." And in these passages, he's not saying, "Stop working and sit around and pray all day.” He's saying, "Exercise prudence. Your gifts are sufficient for you to care for your family. Your gifts are sufficient to provide them with the necessary food and shelter: whatever they need.” In effect he is saying: I want you to go beyond your fears. When we've gone beyond them then we'll live out that discipleship to which he's called us. We will become the salt of the earth and the light of the world that he desires us to be. However, it does require faith. “Jesus, I trust in you!”
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 Francis Lemansky 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 Laura Garee Liliana Orris Lisa Chancey Luella Scholl M. V. Margie Linzmeier Maria Coate
MaryAnn Marshall Maryann Olenik Michael Climes Sr. Nancy 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 Susan Rountree Sylvia Walinski Teresa Black Terry Thomas Tisa Lach V. V. Veronica Stringert Virginia Conaway
Dust thou art, and into dust thou shalt return. — Gn. 3:19
Ash Wednesday, March 1, 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. 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
St. Peter
12:00 noon
Ashes only
St. Peter
7:00 p.m.
Mass
St. Peter
RENEW and “Live Lent!” Series Begins March 8
Beginning Wednesday, March 8, 2017, our Partner Parishes will conduct a “RENEW” Lenten Series called “Live Lent!” which will consist of small faithsharing groups that will meet once a week to focus on studying the Sunday Gospel and Old Testament readings. Groups will meet at the church office on 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!
Society of Catholic Women Meeting Scheduled for March 8
The monthly meeting of our Partner Parishes Society of Catholic Women is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. at Crosskeys in Brownsville. New members are always welcome! If you have questions or would like more information, please call Christine Rankin at 724-785-9113. Brownsville Area Ministerial Association Lenten Worship 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. All services are at 7:00 p.m.
March 2 – Week one
The Histor ic Chur ch of St. Peter 300 Shaffner Avenue, Brownsville Preacher: Rev. Frank Lewis of State Correctional Institute – Fayette March 9 – Week two Fir st Chr istian Disciples of Chr ist 512 Second Street, Brownsville Preacher: Mr. Mark Kovscek of Christ Church Anglican, Brownsville March 16 – Week three Chr ist Chur ch Anglican 319 Church Street, Brownsville Preacher: Father Tim Kruthaupt of The Historic Church of St. Peter, Brownsville March 23 – Week four Allison Chur ch of the Nazar ene 416 Vernon Street, Allison Preacher: Pastor Andrew Dent of Canaan Baptist Church, Hiller March 30 – Week five Calvin United Pr esbyter ian Chur ch 307 Spring Street, Brownsville Preacher: Minister Sandra McCain of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Grindstone April 6 – Week six Allison Chr istian Disciples of Chr ist East Avenue, Allison (400’ off curve) Preacher: Rev. Louise Corbett of Hopewell Presbyterian, Brownsville April 13 – Holy (Maundy) Thursday wor ship ser vices ar e held in many churches throughout Brownsville; watch for postings. April 14 – 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.).
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! Also, 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, 724-7857781. We’re happy to have you with us! Christian Mothers’ Calendar Party Set for April 2
The Confraternity of Christian Mothers of St. Cecilia Church will be holding a meeting on Monday, March 6, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., in the church social hall to plan their Calendar Party for Sunday, April 2, 2017. They are asking people to consider participating by hosting or co-hosting a table, helping in the kitchen, donating a Chinese Auction basket, etc. New and old members, and anyone interested in learning more, are encouraged to attend.
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
Our Partner Parishes welcome our newest member, Rylan Avery Dellarose, who joined us with a joyful noise as she was baptized Feb. 19 at 11:00 a.m. Mass by Fr. Tim at The Historic Church of St. Peter. Pictured above, l. to r., are godparents Ron and Melinda Dellarose, Rylan Avery Dellarose, and parents Kelli and Justin Dellarose. Standing, front l. to r., are Rylan’s brothers Brody and Logan.
Coordinator Needed We are in need of a Coordinator for our Partner Parishes Vacation Bible School, a 5day program during the summer for children in grades K through 6. VBS is lots of fun for all who participate—children and adults alike! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! If you’re interested, please call the office at 724785-7781 to inquire. New Bereavement Group Set for March 8
In response to the need of those in our community who have experienced loss, the Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia offer a six-week faith-based Bereavement Group at the parish office. All parishioners and non-parishioners who have experienced both recent or past loss are welcome. The new session will begin Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. and still has openings available. If you would like to participate in the group, or if you have questions, please call the church office, 724785-7781.
Update on Partner Parishes 2016 Diocesan Lenten Appeal Lent is approaching. Next week, March 5th is the first Sunday of Lent. We soon will begin conducting our yearly Diocesan Lenten Appeal (DLA). However, before we approach another appeal, it is important to recognize the results of 2016’s very successful DLAs at our Partner Parishes. In 2016, St. Cecilia had a DLA goal of roughly $11,000 from the Diocese. Our parish goal was just over $17,000. The funds were earmarked for restoring the interior of the church. Painting of the Vestibule, Nave and Sanctuary was completed early last year. A generous parishioner paid the difference between the $6,000 raised over the diocesan goal and the total cost of the restoration, which was $11,200. The painting and associated work was beautifully done. In 2016, The Historic Church of St. Peter had a DLA goal of $33,340 from the Diocese. Our parish goal was just over $50,000. The total raised exceeded $66,400. The funds were earmarked for the development of architectural plans for the new Social Hall/Rec Center and evaluation of ground conditions for construction purposes. Below are the expenditures, to date, associated with this initiative and an update on progress. We have just over $6,000 remaining from the 2016 DLA. Fayette Engineering (Architectural plans, permitting, etc.) Geomechanics (Core drilling, evaluation of soil, etc.) Hunter Excavating (Use of excavators for clearing land) Fred Peters Auctioneers (Acquisition of used furnishings) 6-burner range with griddle and double oven (gas) Dishwasher with accompanying drain tables 4-well steam table 3-bowl bakery deep sink Wire post racks for walk-in freezer/cooler & kitchen 2 full-length mirrors for restrooms 40 athletic lockers
Tractor Supply, Harbor Freight, etc. (Truck rental, trailer, storage container, misc.) Brownsville Area School District 130’ of bleachers, scoreboard from Redstone Gym To Date Total Expenditures
$ 9,600 $10,296 $ 800
$ 3,451 $ 3,050 No Charge $27,197
These past weeks, meetings were held with the Fayette County Planning and Zoning Commission and Bishop Malesic concerning the Social Hall/Rec Center Project. We received very positive and supportive responses from Fayette County and the Diocese. Our building plans continue as we await bids from a number of local companies which have expressed interest in the role of General Contractor. We have had an amazing outpouring of assistance and volunteer hours from our parishioners. We
can’t thank you enough for your financial assistance, labor and patience in support of this project!
1st Sunday 6 of Lent
Tue
FF Class
29
Wedding Rehearsal St. Peter
Meals on the Blvd 5:45p Depart St. Peter BAMA Lenten Service at Allison Church of Nazarene 7p
23
Wedding 4p
Stations 6p St. Peter
24
Stations 6p St. Peter
17 St. Patrick’s Day
Stations 6p St. Peter
Meals 10 on the Blvd 4:45p Depart St. Peter
BAMA Lenten Service at First Christian Disciples of Christ Church 7p
9
Stations 7p 30 31 St. Cecilia BAMA Lenten SerBereavement Group vice at Calvin 6p Office United Presb. Bible Study 6pm Church 7p Stations 6p CrossKeys Renew Lenten Series St. Peter 1pm Office Choir Practice Office 6p
Choir Practice 22 Stations 7p Office 6p St. Cecilia Renew Lenten Series Penance Service 7p at 1pm Office Fairchance Bereavement Group Bible Study 6pm 6p Office CrossKeys
21
4th Sunday 27 28 of Lent Renew Lenten Penance Service 3p at Series 6p Office Farmington
26
FF Class
3rd Sunday 20 St. Joseph of Lent Renew Lenten Youth Mass 11a Series 6p Office
19
6p Office
Sat
Starts 5p Saturday Vigil
5p Sat. Vigil
Save the Date April 3rd St. Peter/St. Cecilia Penance Service7p
Annunciation of the Lord
25
40 Days/Pro Life Trip 7:00a Depart St. Peter
18
11
First Friday 4 Exposition & Benediction 40 Days/Pro Life BAMA Lenten Ser8a-9a Trip 7:00a vice at St. Peter Stations 6p Depart St. Peter Church 7p St. Peter
Fri
KofC Meeting 3 7p(Uniontown)
2
Ash Wednesday
1 8a Mass St. Cecilia 9a Mass St. Peter 12N (Ashes only) St. Peter 7p Mass St. Peter
Thu
Wed
7 Choir Practice 8 Stations 7p Renew Lenten Office 6p St. Cecilia Series 6p Office Sts. Perpetua & Renew Series Lenten Felicity 1pm Office Bible Study 6pm SCW Meeting CrossKeys 6pm CrossKeys Bereavement Group 6p Office
Mon
Phone: 724-785-7781 Fax: 724-785-0844 Email: ssealy@dioceseofgreensburg.org
2nd Sunday 13 14 15 Stations 7p 16 CD of of Lent Renew Lenten Choir Practice Office St. Cecilia A Meeting Daylight Saving Series 6p Office 6p 5:45p Northside SVDP Food Bank Time 2a Bible Study 6pm Fire Hall 215 Church St. CrossKeys Renew Lenten Series BAMA Lenten Service at Christ 1pm Office FF Class Bereavement Group Church Anglican 7p
12
FF Class
5
Sun
Church Office: 118 Church Street Brownsville, Pa 15417
March 2017
Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter & St. Cecilia
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