Ministry Schedule March 24/25 EM: Server: Lector:
Fifth Sunday of Lent Saturday Vigil, March 17, 2018 4:00 p.m. P Pro Populo Sunday, March 18, 2018 8:00 a.m. P 1st Anniversary of Death Sharon Wright (Vera Stralets Bilonick) 9:30 a.m. C Bernard DeSimone (Marie Begovich) 11:00 a.m. P Walter & Marge Zalek (Jerry Zalek & family) Monday, March 19, 2018 7:30 a.m. P Month’s Mind Mildred Petro (Parish family) Tuesday, March 20, 2018 7:30 a.m. P Marie Hudak (Fred Peters) Wednesday, March 21, 2018 8:00 a.m. C Mary Ann Olenik (Dot & Pat Sherbach) 7:00 p.m. C Stations of the Cross Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:30 a.m. P 1st Anniversary of Death Richard Moncheck (Wife Dana & family) Friday, March 23, 2018 7:30 a.m. P Margie Budai (A friend) 7:00 p.m. P Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 24, 2018 8:00 a.m. C Bernard DeSimone (Phil & Mary Cecchini)
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Saturday Vigil, March 24, 2018 4:00 p.m. P Ernest “Chuck” Kormos (Daughters Eva & Gina) Sunday, March 25, 2018 8:00 a.m. P Connie J. Wertz (Cousin Donna E. Pochek & family) 9:30 a.m. C Joseph & Patty Napa (Family) 11:00 a.m. P Pro Populo
The Historic Church of St. Peter Bread & Wine Sharon Wright
by Ed & Linda Ruda & family
The Historic Church of St. Peter Sanctuary Lamp Sharon Wright
by Bonnie & Steve Nesser
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Saturday, March 24 — 4:00 p.m. St. Peter C-Matthew Bernot C-Gloria Wheeler H-Sr. James Ann Carmella & Gina DeFlippo Brionna Staggers Sr. James Ann Cantor: Bernadette Behary Sunday, March 25 — 8:00 a.m. St. Peter C-Kim Gaydos C-Kathy Miller H-Joanie Pagac Andrew & Skyler Frazee David Ziglear Crystal Bogorae Cantor: Samantha Ziglear Sunday, March 25 — 9:30 a.m. St. Cecilia Annette Augustine Carl DellaPenna Jr. Carl DellaPenna Caleb DellaPenna Anthony DellaPenna Vincent DellaPenna Sunday, March 25 — 11:00 a.m. St. Peter C-Bert Smith C-Gary Ritz H-Larry Franks III Anna & Luke Clister Sarah Sawka Chuck Bogorae Cantor: Delaney Harvey
Collection Report
St. Peter Church 3/11/18 ADULT ENVELOPES (237) .................... ….. ...$4608.00 STUDENT (17) ......................... …………….. ....... $44.00 MONTHLY (28)…………………………… ........... $520.00 LOOSE…………………………………….. ........... $311.00 CANDLES………………………………................ $186.00
St. Cecilia Church 3/11/18
ADULT ENVELOPES (77) ................................$1491.00 STUDENT (4) ......................................................... $5.00 LOOSE.................................................................. $22.00 CANDLES ............................................................... $6.00 UTILITY................................................................. $20.00 EASTER FLOWERS ........................................... $278.00 BLESSED CANDLES ............................................. $2.00 MISSIONS ............................................................ $76.00 HOLY LAND ......................................................... $20.00
2018 Penance Services
Sunday, March 18 — 3: 00 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc, Farmington
Tuesday, March 20 — 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi, Footedale Saturday, March 24 — 1:00 p.m. at St. Therese, Uniontown BAMA Lenten Series 2018 — Week 6 March 22, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at Fresh Fire Church 6497 National Pike, Grindstone Speaker: Rev. Aleda Menchyk of Brownsville’s Calvin United Presbyterian Church
Our Deepest Sympathy
Our parish family mourns the loss of parishioners Joseph Borsody and Richard Brumley. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
We had very powerful Readings this weekend. Before I discuss our Gospel, I'd like to put it in context. We are at the point where the Lord has just entered triumphantly into Jerusalem for that final trip before his Passion, Cross and death. If you recall the sequence of events: He had been to Bethany and he had raised Lazarus from the dead. Immediately after that, Jesus returned to Bethany to the house of Lazarus, Martha and Mary, and Mary anointed him with that very valuable aromatic nard. You remember that discussion where Judas said, "Why waste this ointment worth three hundred days' wages? It could have been spent on the poor." The Lord said to him, "Allow her this, for she is anointing me for my burial." So the Lord is prepared. He recognizes that his time is upon him. The Jews, the leaders—the Pharisees, the Sadducees, the scribes and the elders—are extremely angry because everyone heard that Lazarus had been raised from the dead on the word of the Lord. Jesus has triumphantly entered the city, large crowds throwing their cloaks and palms at his feet. The leaders are angry. They recognize that they are losing the battle and that they must do something to stop this man because he represents such a serious threat to their status quo. Yet, here is the Lord, and he says, "The hour has come when the son of Man will be glorified." He understands he will be glorified on his Cross. It is so important for us to remember: the cross is his glory. Jesus recognized that truth and he embraced his fate in obedience to his Father. The Greeks, who had asked Philip and Andrew to help them meet with the Lord, desired to see a miracle. They wanted to see with their own eyes what Jesus was able to do. Yet, if we remember, last week we read about the blind man and how the Lord restored his sight. Lazarus was literally raised from the dead. Just before that, the Lord had fed the multitude with just seven barley loaves. Yet they seek a sign? The momentary healings, even raising Lazarus from the dead and feeding the multitude, while they are important, particularly for the people who benefited from them, literally mean little, for all will die and come to the judgment. Jesus knew the miracle of the Cross was his mission. His hour to be glorified on the Cross changed everything. The Cross, Jesus’ sacrifice renewed, enabled the Father's plan for the eternal salvation of humanity to be accomplished. The Lord acknowledged this when he proclaimed, "If a grain of wheat falls to the ground, it is just a grain of wheat, but if it dies, it produces much fruit.” Of course, that's what the Lord accomplished. His body through which he entered our humanity was destroyed. It came to a natural end as will all of us. The Father raised Jesus and restored him to his Godhead. In that Spirit, Jesus is now available—not just to the Greeks who sought him or to the people of Israel, but to every man and woman of all time throughout the world. That is the miracle. Jesus seeks with each of us a deep, personal relationship in his Spirit. He instructs us by his Word to remember that we too are grains of wheat. In order for us to fulfill our vocations, we too must fall to the ground and die in order that we will bear much fruit. Our mission is to learn to die to self. It is dying to that very narrow perspective of self-interest to which we, in our humanity, are naturally inclined. The Lord said, "Now is the time of judgment on this world. Now the ruler of this world will be driven out." That's what the Pascal Mystery is all about. Jesus has literally destroyed death and sin on the Cross. The ultimate power of Satan was destroyed in that act. We are called to do the same. Instead of responding to the temptations we are subject to which focus on our wants, needs and desires, we learn to share the gifts that we've been given. Then no longer would we seek to gather unlimited material things, to be recognized or wield power. Jesus said: leave these personal desires behind. Follow me and my example of sacrificial love by dying to self and living for others. The model of the Cross is not easy to follow. He will not ask
one of us. The sprinkling of Jesus’ blood of sacrifice cleanses and purifies us, and if we say "yes," it unites us more fully to him. Therefore, each Sunday we gather at the Eucharistic Table where we share, literally, the body and blood of Christ, in order that we be renewed in the new covenant of love. We receive the necessary graces to address the many difficulties in our life. We are strengthened sufficiently to go forth from church with our baptismal commission in hand to do the work Jesus has called us to do. We say "yes" to the vocation he established for each of us. In this his Father is glorified in us by the way we live and testify to the light of Christ.
Please join us for the last of our group trips to the Planned Parenthood Clinic in Pittsburgh for interested Partner Parishes members during 40 Days for Life, Lent 2018: Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2018 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Departure time from the parking lot at The Historic Church of St. Peter will be at 10:00 a.m. Contact Fr. Tim, 724-785-7781, if you have additional questions.
Thanks to All Who Helped With St. Cecilia Spaghetti Dinner!
Thanks to all the MANY volunteers who worked long and hard on the St. Cecilia Spaghetti Dinner on March 11. Profit from the dinner was $5,850!! An extra thank you to the Christian Mothers, who picked up the expenses for the spaghetti dinner, and to all who attended.
Prayer List Amelia Dascenzo Ann Jaworowsky Beatrice Kloock Bill Snodgrass Brian Tomecsko Carol Ashton Charlotte Katko Cheryl Furlong Chuck Britvich Cody Tylka Craig Alessio Daryl Hall David Ballant Deb Donna Fletcher Donna Hill Dru Vojacek Ed Balchon Elaine Helsel Eleanor Dando Fr. Bob Conley Fred Gnus George Lisac HeatherBeth Powell Helen Mendish Irene Franks
Lisa Chancey Luella Sholl Matthew DeSimone Mike Dorobish Mike Fedutes J. A. Mike Stump Jackson Hodge M. V. James Harvey Jr. Nancy Jenkins Janet Booker Patty Volek Janice Ritsko Robert Atz Jean Bohna Robert Franks Jenny Ropejko Robert Stringert Jerry Zalek Robert Sunny Jim Belice Sam Basile III Jim Famularo Sarah Corebridge Joe Angell Sherri Zias Joe Shashura Shirley Mae Mislo John Hlatky Stanley Sobek Jonathan Wallowicz Susan Rountree Josephine Lagina Sylvia Walinski June Robinson Veronica Stringert Karl Hennig Virginia Conaway Kathy V. V. Kim Harvey Wanda Burns Kinzley Marie Grooms William Gabonay Lillian Baroni
Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia Holy Week 2018 Palm Sunday — March 24/25 Palms blessed at all weekend Masses.
4:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass — St. Peter 8:00 a.m. Mass — St. Peter 9:30 a.m. Mass — St. Cecilia 11:00 a.m. Mass — St. Peter Monday, March 26 7:30 a.m. Mass — St. Peter Tuesday, March 27 7:30 a.m. Mass — St. Peter Wednesday, March 28 8:00 a.m. Mass — St. Cecilia 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross — St. Cecilia
Holy Thursday — March 29 10:00 a.m. Chrism Mass — Cathedral in Greensburg 5:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper — St. Cecilia 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper — St. Peter Private adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass until Midnight at both Partner Parishes churches.
Good Friday — March 30 12:00 p.m. Liturgy of Good Friday — St. Cecilia 3:00 p.m. Liturgy of Good Friday — St. Peter 8:00 p.m. Stations/Tenebrae Service — St. Peter Holy Saturday — March 31
Blessing of the Baskets 11:30 a.m. — St. Cecilia 12:00 p.m. — St. Peter
Solemn Easter Vigil Liturgy 8:30 p.m. — St. Peter 8:30 p.m. — St. Cecilia
Easter Sunday — April 1 Masses 8:00 a.m. — St. Peter 9:30 a.m. — St. Cecilia 11:00 a.m. — St. Peter
We Welcome Five New Members to Our Partner Parishes With Recent Baptisms at Our Churches
We are happy to tell you of the recent baptisms of five new members of our Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia. Here are their photos and names so that, when you see them and their family members and friends in church, you may welcome them to our parish family in person!
Above, l. to r.: Henry Kuznar, Brian Winklebleth holding Arya Winklebleth, Fr. Tim, Roxanne Winklebleth, and Susan Burnsworth.
Above, l. to r.: Josh Lyons, Walter Trynock III, Fr. Tim, Thea Trynock holding Walter Trynock IV, and Alyssa Mahramus.
Above, l. to r.: Tim Gilfillan, Ronald Sealy, Fr. Tim, Shannon Sealy holding Colin Sealy, and Amy DellaPenna. In front is Colin’s big sister, Olivia.
At left is the proud family with TWO baptisms! From l. to r.: Greg Allamon, Ashley Allamon, Zach Allamon holding Grayson Allamon, Amanda Weiss, Fr. Tim, Jeff Allamon, and Irene Allamon with Allen “A.J.” Ratica.
Pilgrimage to Holy Sites in Washington, D.C., Set for April 3-4, 2018 Join Fr. Tim and fellow parishioners on a pilgrimage to several holy sites in the Washington, D.C., area. Space is limited, so please call the office now to reserve your spot. We will: † Tour the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The 100-year building process has just been completed with the last dome’s (Trinity Dome) mosaic being finalized. There are 60+ side altars dedicated to the Blessed Mother representing countries from around the world whose citizens have immigrated to the United States. † Tour the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America to view the beautiful church, gardens and life-sized replicas of Holy Land Shrines. † Tour Saint John Paul II National Shrine to experience the permanent exhibit, “A Gift of Love: The Life of Saint John Paul II.” View videos of his life, artifacts, and various interactive displays which enable a powerful encounter with this beloved pontiff’s legacy. † Tour the Museum of the Bible, just completed and opened in November 2017. Explore exhibits captioned, “Coming to America,” “Tyranny and Tolerance,” “Equality Before God,” “Religious Freedom,” “Bible in America Now” and many others. As time permits we will also visit the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and, hopefully, experience beautiful cherry blossoms.
Historic Church of St. Peter to Host Confirmation Celebration May 3, 2018 On May 3, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., as The Historic Church of St. Peter hosts the Confirmation celebration for multiple churches in our area of the Greensburg Diocese. Bishop Malesic will serve as main celebrant for this sacrament. Our Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia are excited to announce that we have 14 children who will be confirmed. Other parishes that will be joining in this celebration this night are St. Francis of Assisi, Masontown, with Fr. Bill Berkey; and St. John the Baptist, Perryopolis, with Fr. Anthony Ditto.
First Holy Communion Scheduled May 5, 2018 At The Historic Church of St. Peter We hope you will plan to join us for a special Mass on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., at The Historic Church of St. Peter, for our Partner Parishes celebration of First Holy Communion. We will have 18 children receiving this blessed sacrament.
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