Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 20, 2017 A good prayer, though often used, is still fresh and fair in the eyes and ears of heaven. --Thomas Fuller
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. Nikki Harvey 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) Sunday Evening: Regional Mass 5:30 p.m. (Sts. Cyril & Methodius, Fairchance) Reconciliation: The Historic Church of St. Peter: 4:00-4:45 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 August 26/27
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, August 19, 2017 5:00 p.m. P 1st Anniversary of Death Mary Barber (Gloria & Bill) Sunday, August 20, 2017 8:00 a.m. P Pro Populo 9:30 a.m. C James & Anne Brady (Daughter Rosalie & family) 11:00 a.m. P 3rd Anniversary Rose Urick (Husband Russ Urick) Monday, August 21, 2017 7:30 a.m. P John Mizerak (Levenson family) Tuesday, August 22, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Helen Costella (Sister, Evelyn) Wednesday, August 23, 2017 8:00 a.m. C Birthday Remembrance John Antonucci (Mary Moncini) Thursday, August 24, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Frank Ricco (Beth, Lana, Junior Ricco) Friday, August 25, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Angelo Orlandi (Wife Lorraine & son David) Saturday, August 26, 2017 8:00 a.m. C Linda Brand (Virginia Galway)
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, August 26, 2017 5:00 p.m. P Toni Cramer (Sisters, Eva & Gina) Sunday, August 27, 2017 8:00 a.m. P Pro Populo 9:30 a.m. C Christina Ross (Ross family) 11:00 a.m. P Joseph & Mary Bohna (Louise, Roberta, Dennis & Brian)
EM: Server: Lector:
Saturday, August 26 — 5:00 p.m. St. Peter C-Patty Galway C-Mark Galway H-Patty Craig Luke & Anna Clister Jolena Quarzo Jack Miller Cantor: Volunteer
EM: Server: Lector:
C-Kim Gaydos C-Cora Lent H-Joanie Pagac David Ziglear Andrew & Skyler Frazee Joe Gaydos Cantor: Samantha Ziglear
EM: Server: Lector:
Annette Augustine Nancy Sebeck Carl DellaPenna Jr. Caleb DellaPenna Anthony DellaPenna Karen Angelilli
Sunday, August 27 — 8:00 a.m. St. Peter
Sunday, August 27— 9:30 a.m. St. Cecilia
Sunday, August 27 — 11:00 a.m. St. Peter EM: Server: Lector:
C-Ron Dellarose C-Larry Franks III H-Bert Smith Dylan & Madison Stowe Talia Dellarose Chuck Bogorae Cantor: Delaney Harvey
Collection Report St. Peter Church 8/13/17 ADULT ENVELOPES (198) ......................... . .. $3236.34 STUDENT ENVELOPES (11) .............................. $12.00 MONTHLY (9)…………………………… .............. $72.00 LOOSE…………………………………….. .......... $443.00 CANDLES……………………………… ............... $164.50
St. Cecilia Church 8/13/17 ADULT ENVELOPES (103) ............................. $2375.00 STUDENT ENVELOPES (5) .................................. $7.00 LOOSE ................................................................. $66.00 CANDLES ............................................................ $81.00 ASSUMPTION ..................................................... $15.00
Please Join Us for Coffee and Doughnuts Next Sunday after Mass at St. Cecilia Hall St. Cecilia Christian Mothers will host coffee and doughnuts in the social hall at St. Cecilia Church next Sunday, Aug. 27, following the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Please plan to join us for refreshments and fellowship!
Second Collection Aug. 27-28 For Catholic Schools
There will be a second collection at all Masses next weekend for The Catholic University of America and the Catholic schools in our diocese. Thank you for being as generous as possible in your support of our youth’s Catholic education!
Our Deepest Sympathy
Our parish family mourns the loss of parishioners Ronald Luda and Jill Wible. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
In today’s passage from the Gospel, some of the comments don’t sound like the Jesus we know. He's normally embracing and healing those he encounters. However, St. Matthew is accomplishing the work of the Evangelist through the structure and content of his Gospel. He's recounting what Jesus taught his disciples as he recounts each incident. Matthew’s audience was the persecuted Christian community for whom he recorded his Gospel. Jesus said, "It's not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs." Those words consisted of a proverb of that time. It can be compared to the adage, "Charity begins at home," like we say today. Matthew presents what's taking place in order to be understood, at the time he wrote, by members of his community. On August 6 th of this year, we celebrated the Transfiguration. Normally we would have read Matthew’s Gospel passage about the Lord feeding the multitude. Matthew’s account of the miracle of the multiplication of loaves includes Jesus saying to the Apostles, "Feed them yourself." They respond, "Lord, we have only five loaves and two fish. How can we feed them ourselves?" There was no way for them to comprehend that when the food was multiplied it was a precursor of what was to come. Matthew is reminding them 40 some years after the event they have indeed fed the multitude. Then, as today, the universal Church feeds the multitude through bishops and priests the Eucharistic gift that we all share in communion. In last week’s Gospel passage, Jesus walked on the water. He then saved Peter as he began to sink, having lost his courage walking on the water. Afterwards the storm that had been buffeting them was calmed as Jesus stepped into the boat. Matthew presented this event in order for the Church to understand in a period of persecution. The boat (the bark of Peter) our Church, as it was described at that time, was being buffeted by strong winds. The persecution the people were fearful of sometimes included the loss of property, freedom or life. Matthew, through this account, reassures us the Lord is present, most particularly in those difficult times when we feel such great distress. All the Evangelists would do the same: Mark, Luke, Matthew and John selected certain of Jesus' teachings for presentation. Matthew, for example, used the Beatitudes, the Sermon on the Mount, to present much of Jesus’ perfection of the law. Not all of the Evangelists included in their Gospels the Sermon on the Mount. However, what they selected for presentation they chose for conveying Jesus’ teaching as needed to instruct their respective community. All of the miracles, teachings and other events occurred whether or not they were recorded in all of the Gospels. Jesus taught us by his feeding the multitude that "the Eucharist, his body and blood would feed all people." He taught by saving Peter and the boat that he is with us always, that he would save the Church whenever difficulties occur, which he has. Today’s Gospel account of Jesus’ words is teaching that the gift of salvation is available to all people. In our First Reading from Isaiah the prophet, which was written roughly 550 years before Jesus, Isaiah, on behalf of the Lord, is saying, "Foreigners who join themselves to God will be loved by the Father. Those who observe the Sabbath, their sacrificial offerings will be accepted, for God’s house will be called a house of prayer for all peoples." And then in the Responsorial Psalm that was probably written around the time of David, 1,000 years before the Lord: "O God, let all the nations praise you.” The people Israel had read and knew all these proclamations of the Lord. They would listen to and recite them each week in the Temple. But it didn't penetrate. They thought, "We are the Chosen People; there's no one else. The rest are dogs, or people unworthy of God." Jesus came to fulfill the Spirit of the Law which was love of God above all things and your neighbor as yourself, regardless of who is your neighbor. He was constantly prodding the Jewish people beyond where they wanted to go. After the Sermon on the Mount when Jesus gives examples of application of the Beatitudes, he says, "You heard that to have an adulterous relationship is sinful. I tell you, to lust for a woman in your heart is adultery. You have heard that you should hate your enemies and love your neighbors. I tell you to love your neighbors and pray for those who persecute you. You have heard that murder is wrong. I tell you, if you say something in anger, you have sinned." The Lord was taking the people to the fullness of his teaching: beyond what was the Mosaic Code and its interpretation by the Pharisees. He does the same with us on a regular basis. For example: 40 Days for Life is coming up next month. Every week we'll have some type of the Prayer of the Faithful related to ending the scourge of abortion in our country. We'll all say, "Lord, hear our prayer." But do we do anything to end abortion? Do we go beyond the church? Do we write an e-mail to our members of Congress, to our State Legislature? Do we take steps that accomplish that? We hear, "Lord, please allow peace to descend upon your people. Let war end." But do we do anything to end war? Do we just say, "Lord, hear our prayer"? The point is that we're constantly being asked to stretch ourselves by the Lord. He wants us not only to "hear" the word, but to live it. He wants us to go beyond that tight, little, self-interest that holds us bound up only in the context of our family, into the broader world, and to accomplish that salvation, to ensure that his Kingdom is, indeed, established. It's so important for us to understand the mission he has given us. St. Paul is a perfect example. He started out as a very serious Pharisee who was persecuting all people who became Christians. Yet, when you hear his words from the Letter to the Romans, he says, "I am speaking to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the Apostle to the Gentiles. I glory in my ministry in order to make my race, the Jews, jealous, so that some of them might be saved." So, St. Paul understood. He went from being a strong, observant Jew persecuting Christians, all the way over to being the Apostle to the Gentiles: those who came from outside the Jewish race to become members of the Christian Faith. Today’s Gospel vindicates the Canaanite woman: she knew nothing of Judaism. She just heard of this man, this Son of David, the Lord, who could heal her daughter. Compelled by love, faithful to her belief that Jesus could accomplish the healing of her daughter, she petitioned him; met with a rebuff, met with resistance, she continued to go to the Lord, prostrated herself before him, giving him homage until she accomplished her purpose. Jesus saved the girl. So it is with us. We are the children of God. Jesus' entry into our humanity as our brother made us co-heirs, sharers in the eternal promises, adopted children of the Father. Therefore, we say: "Our Father who art in heaven," and we ask for our daily bread. We continually bombard the Lord with our petitions and he responds. In faith, in love, in trust, we are to go forth and proclaim him, witnessing by each act and every word in our life that, indeed, Jesus Christ is Lord, that his Gospel is the source of life, the very breath that we breathe.
Progress Notes on Our Social Hall It is hard to believe that almost a year ago we had our parish assembly to talk about building a social hall for The Historic Church of St. Peter. Since then, we have been busy mee ng and overcoming challenges that present themselves whenever new construc on projects are planned. The regulatory environment in which we are a emp ng to build is some mes daun ng. Fortunately, all our government en es that we have dealt with have been more than cooperave. At each turn they have been suppor ve of our ini a ve. These en es, such as the local sewer district and the Faye e County Commissioners, assisted us. Congressional mandates, the Interna onal Building Code, the Americans with Disabili es Act, Faye e County Planning and Zoning Board regula ons, just to name a few, have required lengthy and precise design and development planning. A number of the members of our Building Commi ee have made significant commitments of their me and talents to assist us in overcoming the hurdles we have encountered. We s ll have a significant distance to go before we break ground. However, the two documents included on these facing pages give you an idea of how far we have progressed. The Highway Occupancy Permit will allow us to open a driveway into the parking lot above the Partner Parishes Offices. This driveway, combined with the surrounding surface streets such as Church and Walnut, will help avoid any poten al for conges on related to our growing religious educa on classes and future social func ons. The Faye e County Zoning Board Resolu on 17-12 approves all the setback line and other variances we requested. It also authorizes a “Special Excepon” for us to build our social hall on our property which is zoned R-1 “moderate density”. Over the next several months there will be an increasing level of developments and ac vi es related to our social hall project. Please watch for further informa on. If you have any ques ons, please call Fr. Tim at the office.
EWTN Fall 2017 Schedules Now Available EWTN has released its Fall 2017 schedule. Following are some highlights that may interest you. Printed copies of the Fall schedule will be mailed to our homebound parishioners and also are available for you to pick up in the back of both our Partner Parishes churches.
100 Years of Fa ma Series The Message of Fa ma: The Fi h Appari on of Our Lady of Fa ma Sept. 13 @ 6:30 & 11:00p.m. and Sept. 16 @ 3:00p.m. The Message of Fa ma: The First Saturday Devo on—Nov. 4 Our Lady of Fa ma: Interna onal Rosary and Candlelight Procession Oct. 12 @ 4:30p.m. Holy Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Fa ma Oct. 13 @ 5:00a.m.
Series for Children Masterpiece Donut Shop (New) Mondays 4:30a.m. and Saturdays 9:00a.m.
Series for Teens and Young Adults Life on the Rock (New format) Sundays 9:00p.m.; Thursdays 3:00a.m and 5:00p.m.
New Episodes The Church Universal Wednesdays 11:00p.m.; Sundays 5:00p.m.; Tuesdays 5:00a.m. Catholics Come Home Sundays 6:00p.m.; Mondays 11:00p.m.; Saturdays 5:30a.m. Living Right with Dr. Ray Tuesdays 9:00a.m.; Saturdays 10:00p.m.
September An Apostolic Journey to Columbia Sept. 6-11 EWTN Family Celebra on Sept. 16 & 17
October The Mystery of John Paul II Feast Day—Oct. 22
November USCCB Fall General Assembly Nov. 14-15
Are You Age 16-29? Here’s Your Opportunity to Ask the Bishop Anything! Bishop Edward C. Malesic invites young adults ages 16-29 to meet with him and each other on Sept. 5, 2017, in Belle Vernon to “Ask Me Anything.” The discussion will center on “Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment.” Speaking about the session, the Bishop said, “I just like to hear what they’re Please join us in welcoming to our Partner Parishes our newest member, Wesley thinking. It proves that the future of the church is Perrin, who was baptized Aug. 13, 2017, good and strong, and I just want to be with them by Fr. Tim at The Historic Church of St. as their bishop.” Peter. Pictured above with Wesley are, l. The “Ask Me Anything” session, hosted by to r.: godmother Augusta Perrin, parents the Diocese of Greensburg, will include small- and Rachel and Kennon Perrin, and godfather large-group discussions, and also the opportunity John Peters. to ask individual questions of Bishop Malesic. The Historic Church of St. Peter Refreshments will be served. Sanctuary Lamp and Bread & Wine
Mary Barber
Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, 6:30-8:00 p.m. St. Sebastian Parish, Belle Vernon
by Bill & Cheryl Rouse
Register at www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/synod
Register NOW for Faith Formation
Register your child NOW for our Partner Parishes Faith Formation classes beginning soon. Our Faith Formation classes are held on Sundays from 9:15 a.m.—10:30 a.m. at the church office. Please note: Grade 8/Confirmation prep only will begin Sept. 10 and will meet every other Sunday evening from 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Registration forms are in the back of each church, or call the church office, 724-785-7781.
Prayer List Beatrice Kloock Bill Andreani Bill Snodgrass Brian Tomecsko Carol Ashton Charlotte Katko Chuck Britvich Cody Tylka Daryl Hall David Ballant David Biggerstaff David Ostien Deb Donna Fletcher Donna Hill Ed Balchon Elaine Helsel Eleanor Dando Fr. Bob Conley George Lisac
Lillian Baroni Lisa Chancey Luella Sholl Mary Bock Mary Ann Olenik Mike Dorobish HeatherBeth Powell Mildred Petro Mildred Shenal Helen Mendish Nancy Jenkins Irene Franks Patricia Knight Jackson Hodge Robert Atz Janet Booker Robert Franks Jean Bohna Robert Stringert Joe Angell Sam Basile III Joe Shashura Sarah Uhall John Hlatky Jonathan Wallowicz Shirley Mae Mislo Susan Rountree Josephine Lagina Sylvia Walinski June Robinson Veronica Stringert Karl Hennig Virginia Conaway Kim Harvey
If you would like to have a name added to the Prayer List, please call the church office, 724-785-7781.
Last Call to Register Couples For Golden Jubilee Mass!
Bishop Malesic invites all couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary during the calendar year 2017 to participate in a special Golden Jubilee Mass to be held at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. The Jubilarians, their children, relatives or friends should contact their local parish office to register couples for this celebration. Even though the jubilarians may not be able to attend the Mass, they will receive a scroll signed by Bishop Malesic commemorating their anniversary. Immediately following the liturgy, the Bishop also will greet the anniversary couples at a reception in the parish social hall.
For members of our Partner Parishes, please call the church office at 724-785-7781 by Aug. 21 to submit jubilarians’ names. If you know couples who are unable to attend the festivities, also include their addresses, as the Bishop will acknowledge this milestone in their lives in a letter.
LOOKING FOR ATTENTION? ADVERTISE with us!
A great and affordable way to advertise your business is on the back of our Partner Parishes weekly bulletin. Next week after all Masses, representatives from J. S. Paluch will be available to talk with you in the church vestibules about all the details! Be sure to LOOK for them!
Post-Abortion Support Group Available in Fayette County
A faith-based support group for women who have experienced the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion has formed in the Fayette County area. Sharing with others can help with healing. We meet in a safe environment. For more information, contact: heartsjoined8@gmail.com. All inquiries will be kept confidential.
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