Historic Church of St. Peter 300 Shaffner Avenue Brownsville, Pennsylvania St. Cecilia Church 1571 Grindstone Road Grindstone, Pennsylvania
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Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 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.
Pastor: Rev. Efren C. Ambre Email: eambre@dioceseofgreensburg.org Parochial Vicar: Rev. Arnel Patayon Tadeo Email: atadeo@dioceseofgreensburg.org Business Manager: Mrs. Tiffany Miller Email: tmiller@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Secretary: TBA Religious Education: Mrs. Nikki Harvey Organist Coordinator: Marilyn Smargie
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 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
You have approached Mount Zion and the city of the living God. Hebrews 12:22a Parish Staff
Baptism/Confirmation Prep: Mrs. Patty Craig RCIA: Dr. Melvin Sally/Sister James Ann Custodial Services: Mrs. Tina Konter Maintenance: 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) 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.
Divine MercyAprilSunday24,2022Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time August 28, 2022
Sunday, September 11 - 11:00 a.m. St. Peter
Ministry Schedule
Monday, August 29, 2022 8:00 a.m. P Jean Bohna (Mike & Tracey {Porter} Smith) 9:30 a.m. C No Mass
September 10-11, 2022
EM: Tim Shimko Lector: Cory Dolan Sunday, September 11 - 9:30 a.m. St. Cecilia EM: Nettie DellaPenna Lector: Caleb DellaPenna
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
August 29 - 5:00 Pm - THESE TWELVE: THE GOSPELS THROUGH THE APOSTLES’ EYES - What extra-Biblical sources say about the Apostles backgrounds is extensive. Many were quite familiar with Old Testament prophecies of Our Lord’s return. The twelve were trained extensively for three years; they themselves were the message.
Saturday, September 3, 2022 4:00 p.m. P Lenny & Diann Ferek 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration (Children, Spouses & Grandchildren) Sunday, September 4, 2022 L.S. 8:00 a.m. P Pro Populo 9:30 a.m. C Marie Augustine (Stanley & Annette) 11:00 a.m. P Nellie (Marghella) Lucketti (Chip & Eva)
August 30 - 5:30 pm - WALES -THE GOLDEN THREAD OF FAITH: FROM ROMAN TIMES TO THE AGE OF SAINTS - A look at Britain before the arrival of the Romans and how Christianity spread among the Romans and Britons converting them both alike. See how they travelled around the western seas evangelizing as they went.
September 2 - 5:30 pm - SAINT LEONARD MURIALDO–The story of St. Leonardo Murialdo, an Italian priest from the 1800’s; he was a tireless worker on behalf of the poor whose personal holiness informed his zeal for the underprivileged.
Thursday, September 1, 2022 8:00 a.m. P Timothy Morozek (Mom) C No Mass Friday, September 2, 2022 8:00 a.m. P John Onofrey (Paul & Rose Lesako) 8:00 a.m. C Joyce Sobeck (Mildred Shinsky) 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Please make note of return to regular Daily Mass Schedule.
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Lector: Larry Franks August 28 - 4:00 pm - “THE WAY OF HOLINESS”-THE BELTRAME QUATTROCCHI STORY - This Vaticano soecial follows the Quattrocchi Beltrame family As they embark on a midnight pilgrimage to the Divino Amore Shrine, and serve as a north star for the 10th edition of the World Meeting of Families in Rome.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 8:00 a.m. P Edith Horvath (Sharyn “Sherry” Bogorae) 8:00 a.m. C Gary Murray (Carl Dubos)
September 3 - 2:00 pm - J.R.R.TOLKIEN-AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND - The Lord of the Rings is much more than a hit novel and blockbuster movie. J.R.R.Tolkien’s masterpiece is a true Christian parable filled with important spiritual messages and symbolism.
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 8:00 a.m. P Richard Mlinarcik, Jr. (Sister Rachel) 8:00 a.m. C Vincenza Congelio ( Nancy & Joe Sebeck)
EM: Gloria Wheeler Lector: Susan Nesto Sunday, September 11 - 8:00 a.m. St. Peter
Saturday, August 27, 2022 4:00 p.m. P Toni Marie Cramer (Sisters Eva & Gina)
EM: Dot McCrory
August 31 - 5:30 pm - WALES - THE GOLDEN THREAD OF FAITH: FROM THE REFORMATION TO THE PRESENT DAY PILGRIMS - Learn how King Henry VIII oppressed the Church and the faithful by dissolving the monasteries and how Catholics in Wales can once again practice their faith openly as they did during the Age of Saints.
Saturday, September 10 - 4:00 p.m. St. Peter
Dearly Beloved parishioners, One time, a parishioner of St. Augustine asked him this question, “Father, what are the most important things in religion?” The answer of the saint was amazing. He replied, “… the first is humility, the second is humility and the third is humility.” The book of Sirach in our first reading this Sunday declares, “The greater you are, the more humble you should behave then you will find favor with the Lord.” Having this is mind, I would like to share three attitudes of humility that we see in Jesus. Please allow me to mention them.
Third, the humble person leads by serving. He does quietly what needs to be done. He touched and influenced for good, the lives of others. When Jesus was about to go to the cross and the disciples are trying to decide who among them is the greatest, Jesus quietly tells them that he is their leader and he demonstrates leadership as one who serves. As a religious song goes, “If you want to be great in God’s kingdom, learn to be the servant of all.” Did Jesus reveal the secret of an excellent leader? Yes, by being focused on the mission, not on the “commission,” and he is not misty-eyed about his position and neither is he blinded by worldly ambition.These are the three characteristics of humility. In order to be humble we must not concern ourselves with titles and positions. We must notice other people and we must lead others by being a servant. God bless us all.
The parable of the “Wedding Feast” calls for a preferential treatment of the poor and the disabled among us. He calls for affirmative action. It is in the best interest of the Christian community to give priority to the poor and disabled in our distribution of resources.
First, the humble person does not need titles and positions to maintain a sense of his dignity. He may have a title or a position but he does not really need them. He does not need the best seat in the house to maintain his dignity. The humble man knows his place and takes it. The humble man – if he is supposed to rule – he rules; and when he is supposed to serve, he serves. All he needs to know is that he is a child, he is a friend of the living God. He does not mistake the gifts of God for his own sole achievement.
Sincerely yours in Christ, I am Fr. Efren Ambre
Second, the humble person pays attention to other people. This means that he must treat everybody with care especially those who can do him little favor or no good at all. A governor of Massachusetts in the 1950’s was having a hard day campaigning; he missed his lunch and came in the late afternoon to a church barbeque; he was really hungry. As he moved down the serving line, he held out his plate to the woman serving chicken. She put a piece on his plate and turned to the next person in line. “Excuse me,” the governor said. “Would you mind if I have another piece of chicken?” “Sorry,” the woman told him. “I’m supposed to give one piece of chicken to each person.” “But I’m hungry,” the governor said. “Sorry, only one to a customer.” the woman said again. The governor was apparently a modest and unassuming man but he decided this time he would throw a little weight around. “Do you know who I am? I’m the governor of the state.” In return the woman replied, “Do you know who I am? I’m the lady in charge of the chicken. Move along gentleman.” The governor learned his own lesson. Sometimes we don’t notice “the lady in charge of the chicken” – or the waiter at the table, the person in the kitchen, the clerk at the counter, or as Jesus points out, the poor or the crippled or the lame or the blind; we don’t notice those who are out of sight, those who hide their problem as much as they can; we don’t notice those who fade away from our recognition. According to Jesus the humble person notices other people, even if they seem to be way down at the bottom of the list.
Distribution of food and clothing on the 3rd Wednesday of the month by the Food Bank Volunteers, The Society of Catholic Women burying the dead, and the Kitchen volunteers serving the pasta dinner. Good deeds is a response to the invitation to the Wedding Feast of God’s Kingdom.
Our Deepest Sympathy Our parish family mourns the loss of our parishioners Lois Downes and Mario DeLeon. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Café on the Porch! Open each Tuesday and 8:30Thursdayamto11:00 am. Last day for the season is September 1, 2022. St. Peter Annual Golf Outing Sunday, August 28 2:00 pm - Cedarbrook Golf Course Registration forms are in the back of the churches. Ways to Participate: Golf ($100/golfer), Tee Signs ($50), Patron Board (New this year$20), Dinner ($30) Parish Secretary position available. Please contact the office (724-785-7781) or email your resumé ssealy@dioceseofgreensburg.org.to PARISHQUALIFICATIONSSECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST High school diploma or equivalent. Computer/bookkeeping and phone skills are essential. Knowledge of grammar and spelling with a good command of the English language. Good communication skills and the ability to relate to a wide variety of persons. Part-time: 4 days/wk - Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 am-3:30 pm Hours are flexible.YOUTH NIGHT All Grades (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. Bereavement GroupAugust 31 5:00 pm We have a few extra Bonanza Tickets at $75.00 each. If interested, please call the office. 724-785-7781
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 08/21/22 ADULT ENV (139) ........ $4,990.00 MONTHLY (10) ................ $533.00 LOOSE ............................ $360.80 CANDLES ....................... $100.00 SVDP .............................. $135.00 DONATION...................... $100.00 PASTA DINNER ........... $3,363.50 St. Cecilia’s Church 08/21/22 ADULT ENV (39) .......... $1,255.00 MONTHLY (4) .................. $170.00 LOOSE .............................. $93.00 CANDLES ......................... $43.00 ASSUMPTION (3) ............. $25.00 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 ARE ALMOST THERE! 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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We will be attending the 2nd Annual March for Life in Harrisburg on Monday, September 19 2022. The Diocese of Greensburg will provide bus transportation. A free-will offering will be taken on each bus to help defray the cost. Participants will: Attend a rally March around the Capitol Attend Mass at St. Patrick Cathedral Join local elected officials for a reception in the Capitol The Fayette County bus will pick up participants at the following locations: St. Joseph Parish, Uniontown, St. Rita Parish, Connellsville, and St. Pius X Parish, Mt. Pleasant. Call the Parish office at 724-785-7781 or contact Chris at the Diocese office at 724-552-2581 or ccerilli@dioceseofgreensburg.org for more information or to reserve a seat. Departure time to be announced.
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A representative from the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Usambara will be speaking at all the Masses on September 3-4, 2022. As a religious community they are working to fulfill the following Ministries: Formation of postulants and novices and ongoing formation of sisters and laity Tending to the needs of their communities: high demands of medications and medical needs, needs of children, many without parents, and the need for medical equipment. Construction of a new library, laboratory and dormitory in two of their secondary schools, renovation of hospitals and dispensaries, many located at a distance. Providing safe clean water for domestic use and livestock; feeding hungry, malnourished children; sheltering the homeless. Education from kindergarten through high school. Meeting the great demands for food; dealing with the great poverty. Please be generous in spreading God’s love and yoursharinggifts.
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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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