Pastor: Rev. Efren C. Ambre Email: eambre@dioceseofgreensburg.org
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Historic Church St. Cecilia Grindstone Grindstone, Pennsylvania
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Arnel Patayon Tadeo Email: atadeo@dioceseofgreensburg.org Business Manager: Mrs. Shannon Sealy Email: ssealy@dioceseofgreensburg.org
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Reconciliation: St. Peter: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. every Saturday St. Cecilia: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.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.
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Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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. The Bishop’s Delegate may be reached at 724837-0901, 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
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.
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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!
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Strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees. Make straight paths for your feet, that what is lame may not be disjointed but healed. — Hebrews 12:12 13 Staff
Religious Education: Mrs. Nikki Harvey Organist Coordinator: Marilyn Smargie Baptism/Confirmation Prep: Mrs. Patty Craig RCIA: Dr. Melvin Sally/Sister James Ann Custodial Services: Mrs. Tina Konter Maintenance Supervisor: Mr. Joseph Savage St. Mary’s Social Hall Mgr.: Mrs. Janet Komacko MassSaturdaySchedule: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, August 28 - 8:00 a.m. St. Peter
Sunday, August 28, 2022 L.S. 8:00 a.m. P Marie Mammarella (Rich & Roxann Zidek & Family 9:30 a.m. C Anthony & Josephine DeSimone (Children & Grandchildren) 11:00 a.m. P Pro Populo Ministry Schedule August 27-28 2022
August 26 - 5:00 pm - THEY MIGHT BE SAINTS - BISHOP ALPHONSE GALLEGOS - He strolled the streets of Sacramento, saving souls by visiting families and mixing with “low riders” in the Latino community. “Miracle Hunter” Michael O’Neill profiles the “Bishop of the Barrios,” Alphonse Gallegos.
August 27 - 2:00 pm - THE POPE’S PHOTOGRAPHERARTURO MARI - An intimate documentary told through the lens of papal photographer, Arturo Mari. He recounts his experiences and impressions while taking over 6 million photos of the modern papacy, from Pius XII through John Paul II.
Thursday, August 25, 2022 8:00 a.m. P Carla Yatsko - Month’s Mind (Parish Family) C No Mass Friday, August 26, 2022 8:00 a.m. P Vincenza Congelio (Rita & Dave Gumbert) 8:00 a.m. C No Mass 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
EM: Bill Johns Lector: Cory Dolan
August 26 - 5:30 pm - I FORGIVE WITH IMMACULÉE ILIBAGIZA - Immaculée Ilibagiza experienced the horror of Rwandan genocide, but learned to forgive through struggle and prayer. An incredible documentary follows her transformation and continuing work with those seeking to forgive.
EM: Susan Nesto
Sunday, August 28 - 9:30 a.m. St. Cecilia
EM: Nancy Sebeck
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 8:00 a.m. P No Mass 8:00 a.m. C Christina Ross ( Ross Family)
Saturday, August 27, 2022 4:00 p.m. P Toni Marie Cramer (Sisters Eva & Gina)
Saturday, August 20, 2022 4:00 p.m. P Jane Famularo (Mr. Jeff Strauch)
Lector: Roxanne Zidek
August 21 - 5:00 Pm - THE CHURCH UNIVERSAL: FREED BY THE CHURCH - An examination of the terrible toll caused by the drug problem in the Philippines, and how an innovative program is helping those who are struggling with it regain control over their lives and beat their addiction.
Lector: Mark Konter
August 24 - 6:30 pm - LIVING DIVINE MERCY - BRINGING LOVED ONES BACK TO CHURCH - Fr. Chris Alar, M.I.C. helps viewers get a better understanding of the Divine Mercy message, and shares powerful, real life examples of people who live Divine Mercy in their every day lives.
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Sunday, August 28 - 11:00 a.m. St. Peter EM: Tracy Eadie
Sunday, August 21, 2022 L.S. 8:00 a.m. P Pro Populo 9:30 a.m. C Katerine Liptak (Granddaughter Karen & Frank) 11:00 a.m. P Ethel Valente (Family) Monday, August 22, 2022 8:00 a.m. P Francis V. Kenney (Aunt Sue Shoaf & Family) 9:30 a.m. C No Mass Tuesday, August 23, 2022 8:00 a.m. P Mildred Barak (Barak & Ducar Families) 8:00 a.m. C No Mass
Lector: Crystal Bogorae
Saturday, August 27 - 4:00 p.m. St. Peter
August 21 - 1:30 pm - IN CONCERT - BAROQUE TREASURES - J.S. BACH’S HIGH MASS - Bach’s Mass in B Minor, considered one of the greatest works in music history, is performed by Vienna’s Bach Consort Wien under the direction of conductor, Rubén Dubrovsky.
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
*Atlantic BB-021 *DIRECTV-370 *DISH-261 Sanctuary Lamp at St. Peter Theresa Porter BirthdayJimRequestedRemembranceby:&MaryPorter Bread & Wine at St. Peter Theresa Porter BirthdayJimRequestedRemembranceby:&MaryPorter Please make note of Daily Mass Schedule changes for this week.
Second, we must nurture both our body and soul. In as much as we feed our body with excellent nutrients, enough sleep and exercise to keep it healthy, let us feed our soul with corporal and spiritual acts of mercy. Furthermore, St. Paul reminds the Corinthians that their bodies are members of Christ and temples of the Holy Spirit. It follows for us that we must treat our bodies and those of others with the utmost respect and reverence for they are the expression of our souls and destined to share in eternal glory with Jesus and Mary.
Dearly Beloved parishioners, We are celebrating tomorrow, August 22, the memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary after the solemnity of the Assumption that we celebrated last week. As in all the mysteries of Mary’s life, she is closely associated with Jesus-- Her queenship is a share in Jesus’ kingship. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15), and her proclamation as queen of heaven and earth (August 22) is not only about her life. It is also about ourselves so that I would like to highlight three points on these two big events in Mary’s life.
First, we are called to become bearers of Jesus. In the visitation story, it tells us that Mary brought the Lord to Elizabeth in a very embodied way. She literally carried the Lord to Elizabeth in her body, in her womb. We too are called to embody the Lord, to allow Him to reveal himself to others. If in the nativity of Jesus, it was fulfilled that the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, the same Word who is Jesus seeks to become flesh in us. If Mary sang of God in her Magnificat as one who exalts the lowly and fills the hungry with good things, she acknowledged God as one who is deeply concerned about people’s physical well-being. Let us make the concern of God our own so that Jesus whom we bear is made known in our present world.
Sincerely yours in Christ, I am Fr. Efren Ambre On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, both parishes made the event so special through the recitation of the Holy Rosary.
Third, we hope to be what Mary has become. The great things that God has done for Mary is a pointer to the great things that God wants to do for all of us. We believe that God will raise us, too, body and soul, to new life after our own death. The doctrine of Mary’s bodily assumption into heaven and her queenship bring home to us that our bodies are destined to be gloriously changed after death. We believe that the life that God gives us after death will be a life of soul and body as witnessed in the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary as queen of heaven and earth. Let us continue to ask for the intercession of Mary so that like her, we always do the will of God in our lives- by becoming bearers of Jesus; nurturing both our body and soul; and, hoping to be what Mary has become. God bless us all.
St. Peter Annual Golf Outing Sunday, August 28 2:00 pm - Cedarbrook Golf RegistrationCourseforms are in the back of the churches. Ways to Participate: Golf ($100/golfer), Tee Signs ($50), Patron Board (New this year$20), Dinner ($30) Order forms for the mums will be available in each church and on-line. YOUTHAllNIGHTGrades (1-12) September 7, 2022 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm † Meet at St. Mary’s Hall for a tour of the social hall. † Meet Fr. Efren and Fr. Arnel. † Enjoy some pizza. † Walk to St. Peter’s Church. † Special Guest to give tour of St. Peter’s Church. Parents: please drop your children off at St. Mary’s Social Hall and pick them up at St. Peter’s Church. Take 724-364-7070AvailableOut TODAY
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Shenal, Paul, Jr. Smargie, Ann Smith, Chuck Smith, Fr.Fr.Zuchelkowski,Wood,Wivell,Willeford,Volek,Volek,Trimble,Triffanoff,Tomecsko,Tomecsko,Tinstman,Tinstman,Sullivan,Stringert,Stringert,Stevenson,Snodgrass,JoyceBillEdRobertVeronicaLouiseBethanyNathanBryanNeldaColleenBayleJeffPattyJeff&NancyAmySmithMarciaBernieTimBillBerkey Prayer List St. Peter’s Church 08/14/22 ADULT ENV (123) ............ $3,580.00 MONTHLY (9) ...................... $630.00 LOOSE................................. $327.00 CANDLES .............................. $96.00 ASSUMPTION (13) .............. $285.00 CATH. UNIV. (1) .................... $10.00 SVDP .................................. $267.00 St. Cecilia’s Church 08/14/22 ADULT ENV (24) .............. $1,571.00 MONTHLY (3) ........................ $55.00 LOOSE................................. $229.00 CANDLES .............................. $43.00 ASSUMPTION (15) .............. $278.00 ASSUMPTION (LOOSE)........ $10.00 SVDP (5) ................................ $70.00 Rosary for Ukraine Historic Church of St. Peter, 300 Shaffner Avenue, Brownsville, PA 15417 The Partner Parishes of St. Peter and St. Cecilia invite you to join us to pray the Rosary and The Divine Mercy Chaplet for peace and the country of Ukraine each Wednesday in August at 6:00 p.m. Update of our DLA Efforts for 2022 Saint Peter - $32,549.00 Diocese Pledged Goal$33,812 We have met approximately half of the $1300.00 needed to meet our goal. DLA envelopes can be found in the pews for those who still wish to contribute. Teachers Needed. Join our Faith Formation Team. We are in need of teachers for our Faith Formation classes. Come, make a difference! Contact Nikki at 724-984-8205.
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Come join us for our Youth Kick-off Night on September 7, 5:45 -7:15. Pizza will be provided. Faith Formation begins September 11, 9:15-10:30 at the church hall/office, followed by the Blessing of the Teachers at the 11:00 am Mass.
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I am also happy to introduce Tiffany Miller, our new part-time Business Manager. As I say farewell to Shannon, I also extend my warm welcome to Tiffany. I wish her the best and please extend your support to her as she starts this new job in her life. Let us journey together towards the Lord in building the reign of God in this part of the Diocese of Greensburg. ~Fr. Efren At this juncture, I thank our dearly beloved Shannon Sealy for the selfless services she rendered in our partner parishes as a full time Business Manager and a Parish Secretary for 11 years. I thank her family, too, for their support in the services she has given us. We will surely miss her but we extend our best wishes and good luck as she kicks off her job at the California University of Pennsylvania. We continue praying for her career success and for the continuous physical well-being of her daughter, Olivia.
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