Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 9, 2018 Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs to the kingdom? -- James 2:5
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
Rev. Thumma Fathimareddy
tfathimareddy@dioceseofgreensburg.org
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 Sept. 15/16
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, September 8, 2018 4:00 p.m. P Juliana H. Miller
EM: Server: Lector: EM: Server: Lector:
(Niece Bernadine McCory)
Sunday, September 9, 2018 8:00 a.m. P Catherine Hoover (Husband– Jim) 9:30 a.m. C Pro Populo 11:00 a.m. P 2nd Anniversary of Death Frank Horka Jr. (Connie) Monday, September 10, 2018 7:30 a.m. P Mary Call, Catherine Barker, Frank Carpies & Ted Barker (Ann Cannon) Tuesday, September 11, 2018 7:30 a.m. P Frank Horka Jr. (Bob & Marlene Kubing) Wednesday, September 12, 2018 8:00 a.m. C Mary Ann Olenik (John Shinsky) Thursday, September 13, 2018 7:30 a.m. P John Honeycheck (Sr. James Ann) Friday, September 14, 2018 7:30 a.m. P Mark Louvis (Sr. James Ann) Saturday, September 15, 2018 8:00 a.m. C Betty Duratz (Frank & Karen Angelilli)
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, September 15, 2018 4:00 p.m. P 2nd Anniversary of Death Bob Behary (Family)
Sunday, September 16, 2018 8:00 a.m. P Pro Populo 9:30 a.m. C Elizabeth Riggan (Roni & Ray) 11:00 a.m. P 100th Birthday Remembrance Charles Bogorae (Daughter-Sherry)
EM: Server: Lector: EM: Server: Lector:
Saturday, Sept 15— 4:00 p.m. St. Peter C-Gloria Wheeler C-John Peters H-Mark Galway Hannah Belmont Gina & Carmella Diflippo John Ball Cantor: Bernadette Behary Sunday, Sept. 16— 8:00 a.m. St. Peter C-Joanie Pagac C-Kathy Miller H-Tim Shimko Andrew Frazee Skyler Frazee David Ziglear Rose Ziglear-Comport Cantor: Samantha Sunday, Sept. 16— 9:30 a.m. St. Cecilia Mark Konter Nancy Sebeck Carl DellaPenna Anthony DellaPenna Caleb DellaPenna Vincent DellaPenna Sunday, Sept 16 — 11:00 a.m. St. Peter C-Dot McCrory C-Diane Sheridan H-Larry Franks III Dylan & Madison Stowe Lacey Harvey Patty Columbia Cantor: Rita
Collection Report St. Peter Church 9/4/18 ADULT ENVELOPES (194) .........................….. .... $3799.00 STUDENT (8) ............................... …………….. ........ $18.00 MONTHLY (7)…………………………… .................. $673.00 LOOSE…………………………………….. ................ $372.00 CANDLES……………………………… .................... $126.00 ACCENT…………………………………………………$10.00 CATHOLIC UNIV……………………………………….$15.00 SVDP……………………………………………..……...$20.00
St. Cecilia Church 9/4/18 ADULT ENVELOPES (64) ..................................... $1384.00 STUDENT (5) .............................................................. $8.00 LOOSE .................................................................... $141.00 CANDLES .................................................................. $49.00 CATHOLIC UNIV………………………………..……….$9.00 SVDP……………………………………………………...$4.00
Parish Center Lucky Ticket!
Congratulations!
The August Winner is…
Jim Sold by: Tillie September ticket goes off on Sept 30th!
The Historic Church of St. Peter
Christian Mothers of St. Cecilia (CM) will be having a meeting on Tues. Sept. 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Social Hall.
Bread/Wine & Lamp
Alex McCune by Betty Jean McCune
“He has done all things well", was what the people said when witnessing Jesus healing the man who was deaf and dumb. The gift of hearing and the ability to speak that was restored to the man was a wonderful sign of healing during Jesus' public ministry. However, the Lord’s public ministry was not intended, per se, only to be one of healing. If so, Jesus would have healed everyone. Nor does he heal everyone today. Instead, it was to manifest the presence of the Father in the person of Jesus Christ. Today’s First Reading was a prophetic utterance by Isaiah. He begins by saying “to those whose hearts are frightened” because the people of Israel were frightened. Isaiah lived roughly 700 years before the Lord's birth. The Northern Kingdom was being threatened by the Assyrians who intimidated them and eventually conquered the 10 Northern Tribes, taking the inhabitants into exile. We're frightened on occasion ourselves, aren't we? Perhaps there's trouble between spouses, between Mom and Dad, or maybe I've been left alone; my spouse is deceased. Perhaps there's a financial crisis in the workplace when I thought I had a secure job, or a child in the family has gone off course, is disrespectful or has gotten into trouble. We're concerned; we're frightened at what the outcome might be. And the Lord says through Isaiah, "Say to those whose hearts are frightened: be strong, fear not. Here is your God; he comes with vindication, with divine recompense. He comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared. Then will the lame leap like a stag; the tongue of the mute will sing. " Isa. 35:3-7a The Lord healed during his public ministry, but those gifts of healing, the miraculous work of feeding the multitudes, were to teach and display that he is God so that the people might understand that Isaiah’s and the others’ prophecies were being fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ, who is the fullness, the very revelation of the Father's plan for our salvation. Do you remember when Jesus went
to the Jordan and John baptized him? Then he went to Nazareth. On the Sabbath he went into the synagogue, and they gave him a scroll to read. The scroll he received was also from Isaiah, and he read, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. " Luke 4:18-19 Once again, all of the prophetic utterances from the Scriptures were to be fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. You remember when John the Baptist criticized Herod the King and was thrown into the dungeon. John's disciples came; they fed him, they took care of him, and they related to him the amazing stories concerning Jesus: about his public ministry, the healings, how boldly he was proclaiming the Good News, particularly to the poor. So, John asked his disciples to go question Jesus on his behalf. When they came to Jesus, they said to him: "Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?" Jesus said to them in reply: "Go and tell John what you have heard and what you have seen: the blind regain their sight; the lame walk; lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the Good News proclaimed to them. Blessed is the man who takes no offense at me. " cf. Matt. 11 :3-6 Yes, Jesus was raising the dead, but Lazarus would die. He was healing all those he encountered who were blind, who had hearing difficulties or impediments in their speech. But the point is: it was supposed to be a spiritual experience of the truth of God's love for us: that Jesus came to manifest the Father’s plan for our salvation. An extraordinary revelation but think of what the man in today' s Gospel had to do when his hearing was restored. That night when he went to bed, he heard the crickets and the night creatures outside. He had to determine what that sound was. He had never heard it before. When he woke up, there was a mourning dove. What was that sound? When he encountered his loved ones, sometimes in their voice there was an indication of anger, or
maybe fear, or love, or concern. He had to learn all of those things. He engaged, like us on a journey of a lifetime as we learn to encounter the truth of Jesus Christ and to respond to that truth. A while back I read a news article about a test they had done to see how much people really do listen, and how attentive they are to what's going on around them. They hired one of the world's most renowned violinists. The gentleman had a four million-dollar Stradivarius violin. They took him into a metro station of the D.C. subway. I worked in D.C. for eleven years, and I remember that many times there would be panhandlers who would put down a little container and play music with whatever instrument they had, hoping to receive some money. The gentleman, a concert violinist, who had played with every symphony orchestra of any substance around the world, stood in the station, playing his Stradivarius. They put a camera on him to see what would happen. Of the approximately eleven hundred people who walked by, seven stopped and listened. He received $32.00 in his little container. But just think. If that same group of people, those eleven hundred individuals, realized who he was and that he was playing that night with a local symphony orchestra at the Kennedy Center, they would pay hundreds of dollars to sit in that box. They would be dressed to the nines and looking their best. They'd be there with all the right people who are able to appreciate the beauty of his music and its majesty. If we put what St. James said in the Second Reading in today’s context, we would understand the 1100 individuals’ focus. They were going about the work in which they engaged, the complexity of their day. "I have to hurry; I have to make it on time." But if they were seated near the symphony orchestra, they would focus on the beauty of the concert hall, the fact they were with the “right kind” of people, and how well they personally presented themselves. But St. James says, "You're not to be impressed just because someone's attractive, influential or has a lot of money. You're to focus on the reality of Jesus Christ in each person that you encounter.
Prayer List Ann Jaworowsky Bill Snodgrass Billieann Dean Brian Tomecsko Bruce Wells Carol Ashton Charlotte Katko Cody Tylka Corey Mosco Craig Alessio Daryl Hall David Ballant Deb Donna Fletcher Donna Hill Donnie Dru Vojacek Ed Balchon
Ed Blacka Elaine Helsel Eleanor Dando Eli Z. Erlene Fr. Bob Conley Fr. Alvin Fred Gnus Gary Ritz George Lisac Harry Booker HeatherBeth Powell Helen Mendish Irene Franks J. A. 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 Marie Begovich Marsha Papini Mason Madzey Matilyn Baumgard Matthew DeSimone Melissa Bell Michael Mancini Mike Dorobish Mike Stump Nancy Jenkins Patty Volek Ricky Bella Robert Atz Robert Franks Robert Stringert Robert Sunny Rose Rambo
Ron Skira Sam Basile III Sam Angelo Sarah Corebridge Sherri Zias Shirley Conway Shirley Mae Mislo Stanley Sobek Stephen Hornick Susan Roundtree Sylvia Walinski Veronica Stringert Virginia Conaway V. V. Wanda Burns Wayne Rishel William Gabonay
Save the Date and Plan to Join US! For Our
Annual Partner Parishes Mass and Picnic The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia Sunday September 23, 2018 11:00 a.m. (Mass) -3:00 p.m. This year at Nixon Gun Club
Lunch Provided by Jerry’s Catering and Drinks by J&D Beer Distributor.
Games for the Kids too! Parishioners are asked to bring a favorite dessert if you wish! Reminder: This will take the place of the 11:00 a.m. Mass at the Historic Church of St. Peter on that day.
Guardians For Life Trips Planned From Brownsville
Several trips to the Pittsburgh Planned Parenthood Clinic are scheduled during the Fall 2018 40 Days For Life campaign. The schedule below reflects the actual times we’ll be at the clinic. Pickup times vary for different days. Please monitor this schedule or contact Fr. Tim, 724-7857781 for more information. Hope to see you there! Departure times from the parking lot of The Historic Church of St. Peter in Brownsville will be Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 7:00 a.m.
Wednesday Sept. 26 Saturday Oct. 6 Wednesday Oct. 10 Saturday Oct. 20 Wednesday Oct. 24 Saturday Nov. 3
11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m.
St. Cecilia Spaghetti Dinner Scheduled for October 7th ! Plan to join US! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults: $8.00 Children: $5.00 (ages 10 and under) Take outs available!
Volunteers will be needed. Keep posted for details. Monetary donations and cake donations are being accepted. Please place monetary donations in an envelope marked “Spaghetti Dinner”
29th Annual Rosary Walk Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
The walk begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Garden of Prayer of St. George Church, Lebanon Terrace, where the †First Decade will be recited. †Second Decade will be recited at St. John Byzantine Church, East Main Street. †Third Decade will be at St. John the Evangelist, The Lady of Lourdes Grotto, Pennsylvania Ave. †Fourth Decade will be at St. Therese Church, Mill Street. †Fifth Decade will be at St. Mary Nativity Church, North Mt. Vernon Ave. The final † Litany to the Blessed Mother will conclude at St. Joseph Church, Walnut Hill Rd.
Those interested in participating in the Rosary Walk should call the office. Fr. Tim and Fr. Thumma will be driving the parish van to the churches participating in this beautiful Marion Devotion. We will depart from St. Peter’s parking lot at 1:15 p.m.
Register NOW for Faith Formation
Register your child NOW for our Partner Parishes Faith Formation Classes starting Sunday Sept. 16th at 9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the church office. Please follow the drop-off and pick-up line! Grade 8/Confirmation prep has begun! Registration forms are in the bulletin or the back of the church! Please call the office if you have any questions 724-785-7781
If you are interested in volunteering to help teach, please contact Nikki Harvey. Enrolling: Catechesis of Good Shepherd(ages 3-6 year-old) and First grade thru 8th(Confirmation Prep)
Our Deepest Sympathy Our parish family mourns the loss of our parishioners Donald & Edythe Murphy and Catherine Mikeo. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
Choir Season to Begin for Partner Parishes!
Our first choir rehearsal for the season will be held on Wednesday September 12th in the Church. Choir practices Wednesday evenings from 6-8. Anyone is able to sing in the choir regardless of musical or singing ability. We are especially in need of men. If you are interested in being a part of the choir please contact Aaron Gray at the church office. 724-785-7781 Music Ministry is seeking more cantors. Cantors are an important part of the liturgy and work closely with the music minister to lead the music for weekend masses. If you or someone you know would make a good cantor, let Aaron know at Agray@dioceseofgreensburg.org or call 724-785-7781.
Are you someone or Do You Know Someone who…
†is seeking a closer connection to God and an interior faith life? †has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? †would like to know why we Catholics do what we do? †would like to be baptized and understand what that means? †was Baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of
Confirmation and Eucharist? If you said yes to any of the above questions, then we invite you to join us in our Partner Parish RCIA ( Rite of Christian Initiation) classes forming now. For more information, please call the church office, 724-785-7781 or speak with Fr. Tim or Fr. Thumma.
Faith Formation starts on September 16th ! Join us for the blessing of the teachers at 11a.m. Mass
Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia Faith Formation Education Program Registration Form Child’s Name Address
City, State, Zip
Phone
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Parent/Guardian Email Address (please print)
Our Family belongs to
St. Peter
Date of Birth
St. Cecilia
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Age
School Attending Is your child Baptized? Did your child make First Reconciliation?
YES or NO (please circle one) If yes, what date/where?_________________ YES or NO (please circle one) If yes, what date/where?_________________
Did your child make First Holy Communion?
YES or NO (please circle one) If yes, what date/where? ________________
Did your child make Confirmation?
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Food Allergies, Medical Conditions or Learning Needs
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Emergency Contact Name Relationship to Child Emergency Contact Phone Number Additional Information **If applicable, please attach a copy of custody/guardianship papers to be on file. All student documentation is confidential. Photo/ Remind Permission I hereby grant permission for my child listed on this form to be included in pictures, promotional material, and publications connected with Faith Formation at Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia. I also grant permission to be signed up for remind via text or email provided. Child’s Name Parent’s Signature
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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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C: 724-984-6983***
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