Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2018 I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.-- 2 Corinthians 12:9
Parish Staff Pastor: Email: Parochial Vicar: Email: Business Manager: Email: Music Ministry: Religious Education: Youth Ministry: RCIA: Custodial Services: Maintenance Supervisor:
Rev. Timothy J. Kruthaupt tkruthaupt@dioceseofgreensburg.org
To be determined… To be determined… Mrs. Shannon Sealy
ssealy@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Mr. Aaron Gray Mrs. Nikki Harvey Mrs. Nikki Harvey Dr. Melvin Sally Mrs. Tina Konter Mr. Chris Alexander
Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. (St. Peter) Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. (St. Peter); 9:30 a.m. (St. Cecilia); 11:00 a.m. (St. Peter) Sunday Evening: Regional Mass 5:30 p.m. (Sts. Cyril & Methodius, Fairchance) Reconciliation: The Historic Church of 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. Anointing of the Sick: You are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. Those who are seriously ill, anticipating surgery, or weakened because of prolonged illness or advanced age, please contact the parish office. 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 1-800932-0313. The Bishop’s Delegate may be reached at 724-837-0901, Ext. 1221.
Mailing Address: Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and 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 July 14/15
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, July 7, 2018 4:00 p.m. P Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mlinarcik Sr. (Children) Sunday, July 8, 2018 8:00 a.m. P Richard Komacek (John & Arlene Ball) 9:30 a.m. C Richard Moncheck (Scott & Marian Campbell) 11:00 a.m. P Pro Populo Monday, July 9, 2018 7:30 a.m. P John & Maria Antonucci (Mary Moncini) Tuesday, July 10, 2018 7:30 a.m. P MaryAnn Olenik (Pam Herron) Wednesday, July 11, 2018 8:00 a.m. C Florence Jeter (Anna Maleta) Thursday, July 12, 2018 7:30 a.m. P Birthday Remembrance Erin Sharpe Winning (Mom & Dad) Friday, July 13, 2018 7:30 a.m. P Frances & Stanley Novinsky (Novinsky Family) Saturday, July 14, 2018 8:00 a.m. C Agnes Skobel (Jim & Irene Hillen)
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, July 14, 2018 4:00 p.m. P Joe Medve (Beth Durst) Sunday, July 15, 2018 8:00 a.m. P Pro Populo 9:30 a.m. C 50th Wedding Anniversary Greg & Linda Ritsko (Family) 11:00 a.m. P Stanley Lubowicki (Walter Kopec)
The Historic Church of St. Peter Sanctuary Lamp Richard Mlinarcik Jr. & Anthony “Tony” Colinet by Families
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Saturday, July 14 — 4:00 p.m. St. Peter C-John Peters C-Patty Galway H-Mark Galway Hannah Belmont Jolena Quarzo Brionna Staggers Christina Beck Cantor: Bernadette Behary Sunday, July 15— 8:00 a.m. St. Peter C-Kathy Miller C-Bill Johns H-Joanie Pagac Gina & Carmella Diflippo David Ziglear Rose Ziglear-Comport Cantor: Samantha Ziglear Sunday, July 15 — 9:30 a.m. St. Cecilia Mark Konter Carl DellaPenna Jr. Carl DellaPenna Anthony DellaPenna Caleb DellaPenna Vincent DellaPenna Sunday, July 15 — 11:00 a.m. St. Peter C-Nancy Ritz C-Gary Ritz H-Ron Dellarose Addison Gregory Cole Lincoski Camden Harvey Crystal Bogorae Cantor: Delaney Harvey
Collection Report
Lions Recycle for Sight Program Changing Lives, One Pair at a Time
In just about every home, there sits a pair of eyeglasses no longer being used. That same pair of eyeglasses can change another person’s life. Through the Lions Recycle for Sight program, members of Lions International clean, sort by prescription strength, and package the glasses, then distribute them to people in need in low- and middle-income communities where they will have the greatest impact. Imagine if you could help a child read, an adult succeed in his job, a senior maintain her independence, and provide a community with more opportunities to grow and thrive. Every day, recycled eyeglasses do all of this. You can drop your usable eyewear at the Lionssponsored collection boxes located in the back of each of our Partner Parishes churches.
**ATTENTION** Confirmation & First Holy Communion Parents– Please pick up your pictures from the back of the church!
VBS Registration forms are online! July 9th -13th @ 6:00p-8:00p Nixon Gun Club— Sign up Monday night! How To Find Peace When You’re Feeling Under Pressure Why are people so stressed these days? No doubt you’d roll your eyes at that question. After all, for most of us, stress is just as much a part of life as waking up every day. Yet I hope you also pause – yes, pause – and think about it: how did life get so fast and relentless all of the sudden? The day-today life you live may hardly afford you the time to breathe, let alone think. Maybe you work long days and late hours, without so much as an acknowledgement that you even exist. Or maybe you constantly shuttle your kids from one activity to the next. School here, soccer there, ballet somewhere else, and somehow a karate class in there, too. You race home for a few minutes to eat dinner before heading to the next practice or event. When you finally come home and fall into bed that night, you feel exhausted and on edge, like the day isn’t really over. We all need to know how to take a break from that stress, to give our souls a chance to stop and breathe. Afterallwithoutanypunctuationevenabriefsentencelikethisonemakesitexhaustingtoread. See what I mean? So how can you intentionally find peace in the middle of your crazy life without simply squeezing it in? Here are three ways you can take a break from the panic of pressure-cooker living, and enjoy a more peaceful life each day.
Pause to Pray You and I have a choice every day: to fret or to pray. You can carry your concerns and try to fix them yourself, or you can cast them at the foot of the Cross – fully confident that God knows and cares about your troubles and fears, and that He is with you. I suggest you take Paul’s advice in Philippians 4:6: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
Pause to Praise Did you notice in the verse above that Paul not only prayed, but he prayed “with thanksgiving”? And did I mention he was also in a jail cell at the time? When stress and worry start to overtake you, turn your eyes upon Jesus, as the old hymn goes. If the apostle Paul could find reason for thanks in a jail cell, persecuted for his faith to the point of facing death, then we can find reason for thanks in the midst of our day. There’s always something in every day to give him thanks for. Look fully into the wonderful face of your Good Shepherd, and thank him for something today. Then watch your troubles grow strangely dim.
Pause to Gain Perspective Whenever I feel myself starting to worry, I quote Scripture. This often occurs at night, when I’m lying awake and all the concerns of the day rush on me at once. But as I mull over God’s Word and remember his past faithfulness, I can pillow my head on his promises and sleep like a baby. Train your thoughts, as Paul wrote in Philippians 4:8-9: “If there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things … and the God of peace will be with you.” As you hit the pause button to pray, praise, and gain perspective, you’ll learn to exhale all that ails you and breathe in God’s peace. Your soul will find rest and revival – and your body will thank you for the break. —Jack Graham is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church
Jesus was amazed at
Israelites: rebels who have rebelled against
So am Are they ministers of Christ? I am
their lack of faith, and we
me." Then he said, "They are hard of face;
still more, with far greater labors, far more
can well understand that.
they're obstinate of heart, and they are whom
imprisonments, far worse beatings and
This passage is from the beginning of the
I'm sending you amongst. And you shall say
numerous brushes with death. Five times at
sixth chapter of Mark's Gospel. But if you
to them, 'Thus says the Lord,' and whether
the hands of the Jews, I received forty lashes
recall, last week's Gospel passage was from
they heed, or whether they resist, for they are
minus one. Three times I was beaten with
the fifth ... chapter, and in that
a rebellious house, they shall
rods; once I was stoned; three times I was
passage, Jesus raised the daughter of Jairus
know that a prophet has been among them."
shipwrecked; I passed a day and a night on
from the dead. He healed the woman with the
When we encounter resistance to living
the deep; on frequent journeys, in dangers
twelve-year hemorrhage, and just before that,
the life that the Lord has called us to: by
from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers
as they had come from one side of the sea to
being an instrument of his love or evangeliz-
from my own race, dangers from Gentiles,
the other in the midst of a horrific storm, he
ing on his behalf, do we continue, or do we
dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness,
calmed the sea.
retreat to where people have categorized us.
dangers at sea, dangers among false
Our family and friends know us-just as they
brothers.
uals might begin to believe that Jesus had the
knew Jesus. He’s just the carpenter from
He goes on and on, but ultimately, he says,
hand of God directing him and, indeed, he
town, Joseph was his Father, Mary is his
If I must boast, I will boast of the things that
was a holy man. But they took offense at him!
Mother and we have his cousins here among
show my weakness. 2 Cor. 2:21-27,30
Now, one would think that these individ-
I referenced in opening to Masses this weekend, that often when we try to be a pro-
us. They were certain that the Lord would not have anointed him in any special way.
phetic voice on behalf of the Lord with a
The doubters would find out later when
That's how the Lord works in our lives. He allows us to be weakened. He gives us trials; he gives us
profound truth we’ve experienced many times
resistance became so significant to Jesus that
difficulties until we recognize his providential hand
others turn a deaf ear to us. Perhaps they
they actually took his life. However, he was
working powerfully in our life. And ultimately, we
snicker, "Listen to Mr. or Mrs. holy roller."
raised on the third day because he was the
submit to his will for our lives. We submit to him,
They, persecute us by not taking us seriously.
Son of God. Many came to understand he was
saying, "Lord, your will be done!." And as we
the long expected Messiah in whose words
make that commitment, as we say our "yes" to his
“the Gospel” is contained eternal life.
will, then suddenly we are accomplishing so much
But Jesus, who had come into the synagogue on that Sabbath day, read from Isaiah this passage that we heard in part in the Gos-
Paul who had been blessed in many
more on his behalf.
pel acclamation, "The Spirit of the Lord is
ways. He was given a vision on the road to
upon me, for he has sent me to bring glad
Damascus in which he heard the Lord speak-
whether they be physical or emotional,
tidings to the poor. … to proclaim a year
ing to him. He experienced a powerful con-
whether we're in a difficult marriage, or have
acceptable to the Lord."
version to the Lord, he says in today’s read-
children that have gone off course that cause
ing,
us great suffering, or financial difficulties:
Those of you who heard my homily last week may remember that I was talking about
That I might not become too elated because
Each of us knows that the sufferings in our life:
whatever they are, if we submit to the Lord's
the need for us to be prophetic. I spoke about
of the abundance of revelations from the
will, if we respond-not by saying, "I quit. I
the three charisms we receive at Baptism,
Lord, I was given a thorn in the. flesh and an
can't take this any longer," but instead saying,
which are the kingly, priestly and the prophet-
angel of Satan to beat me." cf. 2 Cor. 12:7
"Lord, you must enable me to do the work
ic roles we are commissioned to fulfill. The
you have in mind for me. It is
strength
priestly role we fulfill by participating in
We're not exactly sure what these things
that can break through the barriers, and over-
Liturgy. As a member of the Body of Christ
consisted of. Many believe that St. Paul had
come the obstacles before me."
we lift up the sacrificial offerings that we
the Stigmata like St. Francis and
bring forward at Mass to our heavenly Father
many others: powerful saints where the
adjoining page that reflect the commitment of
in expiation of our sins.
wounds of Christ in his hands and feet and the
those who have gone before us in the faith.
thorn marks about his head were
These historical photos are from St. Mary’s in
leadership: whether it's in our household as a
visible. Paul had continual opposition from
Brownsville. Notice the youth and their
member of the family, in our faith communi-
the Jews who said, "You can't be a follower of
willingness to publicly express their love for
ty, work-place, or in the broader world by
Christ unless you follow the Mosaic Code.
God and our Blessed Mother. They were not
following Christ. We reflect the virtues of our
You must be circumcised if you're
afraid to participate in the life of the church
life in Christ through what we say and do.
a man; you must follow the purification ritu-
although many others probably thought it a
Finally, the prophetic charism we express by
als, the dietary laws” and many other regula-
waste of time or questioned from an outside
to boldly proclaiming the truths that the Lord
tions. But listen to what Paul says in this same
perspective their “misplaced devotion”. We
has etched in our hearts. However, none of
chapter. He goes into a little more extensive
are all called to live our faith, to participate in
this work is easy.
discussion of the suffering
the life of the Church and to boldly proclaim
The kingly charism entails exercising
Our First Reading from Ezekiel gives us a bit of an understanding of that truth, because
that he encountered. Paul relates: "If anyone dares to boast, I also dare. Are
the Lord anoints him as his prophet and he
they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites?
says, "I'm going to send you to the
So am I Are they descendants of Abraham?
I’ve included a couple of pictures on the
the truth of the Gospel. In so doing we fulfill our prophetic role.
Imagine today our adult young women involved in the May Crowning. Currently we have an abbreviated ceremony before Mass with one of the First Communicants as the May Queen crowning our Blessed Mother. After completion of our Social Hall we could have a wonderful event following Mass at St. Peter’s processing with the Blessed Sacrament down Church St. to St. Mary’s Grotto for crowning the BVM. We could then celebrate with a festive meal in the Social Hall.
Our current choir does not have any male participation beside Aaron Gray our Music Director for the Partner Parishes. Our choir at St. Peter is made up exclusively of women who share their vocal gifts with the parish. The inclusion of men would certainly expand the range of the choir’s music selections with tenor and bass voices. Some of members of the “Young Men’s Choir” reflected in the photo are still participants in the Partner Parishes. I’ll be listening for their voices at future Masses.
The Historic Church of St. Peter Parish Capital Campaign Volume X
July 7& 8,
New Parish Center Over $500,000 Pledged We are very pleased to report that our parish campaign is off to a great start. On Monday, July 2nd, the campaign office reported over $500,000 has been received in pledges from over 100 families in our parish. Thank you to all those who have taken the lead early in the campaign and donated, and to the many volunteers that have been working diligently in the background to help St. Peter Parish achieve this important goal. Reminder: If you already attended a Parish Reception, please complete your pledge card and return it to the Parish Office.
WHY PLEDGING IS IMPORTANT The key to a successful campaign is asking each family to prayerfully consider a sacrificial pledge. Pledging over five years accomplishes many things: A pledge allows one to consider a gift, which you may not have thought possible. Paying on a pledge can offer tax savings over several years. For more information, please contact the Parish Office: 724-785-7781
Upon This Rock You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church. — Matthew 16:18
Prayer List Amelia Dascenzo Ann Jaworowsky Beatrice Kloock Bill Snodgrass Brian Tomecsko Bruce Wells Carol Ashton Charlotte Katko Cody Tylka Craig Alessio Daryl Hall David Ballant Deb Donna Fletcher Donna Hill Donnie
Dru Vojacek Ed Balchon Ed Blacka Elaine Helsel Eleanor Dando Erlene Fr. Bob Conley Fred Gnus George Lisac Harry Booker HeatherBeth Powell Helen Mendish Irene Franks J. A. Jackson Hodge Jackie Williams James Illar
Janet Booker Jean Bohna Jerry Zalek Jim Belice Joe Angell Joe Shashura John Hlatky John & Alyssa Messick and baby Jack John E. Jenkins Jonathan Wallowicz Josephine Lagina Karl Hennig Kathy Kim Harvey Kinzley Marie Grooms Laura Cherban
Lillian Baroni Lisa Chancey Luella Sholl Marsha Papini Matilyn Baumgrad Matthew DeSimone Melissa Bell Michael Mancini Mike Dorobish Mike Stump Nancy Jenkins Nicole Dainty Patty Volek Robert Atz Robert Franks Robert Stringert Robert Sunny
Rose Rambo Sam Basile III Sam Angelo Sarah Corebridge Sherri Zias Shirley Conway Shirley Mae Mislo Stanley Sobek Susan Rountree Sylvia Walinski Veronica Stringert Vickie Dzmura Virginia Conaway V. V. Wanda Burns Wayne Rishel William Gabonay
Partner Parish Bulletin News
We are now in the process of identifying parishioners who would like to help us write, edit and produce our weekly bulletin. So if you have editing and/or graphic arts skills you would be willing to share, please call the office 724-785-7781.
Know Someone Homebound or in a Nursing or Personal Care Home Who is Unable to Attend Mass Any Longer? Please Contact Us! Do you know people who attended our Partner Parishes in the past who are no longer able to come to Mass because they are homebound or living in a nursing home or personal care home, permanently or temporarily? How about someone who is currently hospitalized due to illness or injury? PLEASE tell us about family members, friends and any other parishioners who are not able to participate in the life of our parishes. We would like to coordinate home visits by our Eucharistic Ministers and also arrange for our priests to meet with them on a more regular basis. Our parishioners are still our parishioners, but we receive very few notifications when health issues or life situations make it impossible for them to attend Mass, receive Holy Communion or participate fully in other parish activities. Of course, we still want to include them in our parish operations as much as their individual situations allow. Please don’t assume we already know about these circumstances! Below is a tear-off form that you can fill out and drop in the collection basket, or you may call the church office at 724-785-7781. Either way, you will be helping a friend, relative or fellow parishioner live a fuller spiritual life within our Partner Parishes. Thank you for your help and concern!
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Information for Home/Nursing Home/Personal Care Home Visit
Parishioner’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Home? Yes ___ No ___ If no, name of care facility:__________________________________________ Current Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Parishioner’s Phone: ________________________________ Message Phone: ______________________ Relative/Friend Name: __________________________________________________________________ Relative/Friend Phone: ______________________________ Message Phone: _____________________ Type of Service Requested: ______________________________________________________________
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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Parishes in the Diocese of Greensburg “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