Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 10, 2017 If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow. -- Chinese proverb
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 Sept. 16/17
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, September 9, 2017 5:00 p.m. P Helen & Albert DiCola (Lena) Sunday, September 10, 2017 8:00 a.m. P Pro Populo 9:30 a.m. C Marlene Klamerus & family (Helen Ozanick) 11:00 a.m. P First Anniversary Frank Horka Jr. (Wife Connie) Monday, September 11, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Barbie Balcik (Mother, Mary Savona & family) Tuesday, September 12, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Helen Costella (Sister, Edelyn Costella) Wednesday, September 13, 2017 8:00 a.m. C David (Herk) Remington (Martha & family) Thursday, September 14, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Annabel Frank (Joe & Patty Pecosh) Friday, September 15, 2017 7:30 a.m. P Catherine Hoover (Jim Hoover) Saturday, September 16, 2017 8:00 a.m. C Martin & Elizabeth Hisnanick (Eleanor, Marybeth & Henry)
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, September 16, 2017 5:00 p.m. P Deceased Members of Kovachick Family (Rosanna & Bernie Ondrish) Sunday, September 17, 2017 8:00 a.m. P Sylvester Verry (Children) 9:30 a.m. C Bernard DeSimone (Amy Reskovac) 11:00 a.m. P Pro Populo
EM: Server: Lector:
Saturday, September 16 — 5:00 p.m. St. Peter C-Matthew Bernot C-John Peters H-Mark Galway Brionna Staggers Luke & Anna Clister John Ball Cantor: Bernadette Behary Sunday, September 17 — 8:00 a.m. St. Peter
EM: Server: Lector:
C-Bill Johns C-Cora Lent H-Joanie Pagac David Ziglear Andrew & Skyler Frazee Rose Comport Cantor: Samantha Ziglear Sunday, September 17 — 9:30 a.m. St. Cecilia
EM: Server: Lector:
Nancy Sebeck Mark Konter Annette Augustine Caleb DellaPenna Anthony DellaPenna Clara Medlock Sunday, September 17 — 11:00 a.m. St. Peter
EM: Server: Lector:
C-Ron Dellarose C-Larry Franks III H-Diane Sheridan Tessa & Talia Dellarose Addison Gregory Chuck Bogorae Cantor: Nicole Dainty
Collection Report St. Peter Church 9/3/17 ADULT ENVELOPES (233) ......................... . ...$4589.50 STUDENT ENVELOPES (19) ............................... $31.00 MONTHLY (25)…………………………… ........... $607.00 LOOSE…………………………………….. ........... $460.00 CANDLES………………………………................ $135.00 SVDP .................................................................... $10.00
St. Cecilia Church 9/3/17 ADULT ENVELOPES (98) ................................$1654.00 STUDENT ENVELOPES (10) ............................... $10.00 LOOSE.................................................................. $84.00 CANDLES ............................................................. $52.00
Our Deepest Sympathy
Our parish family mourns the loss of parishioner Andrew Pecosh. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
The Historic Church of St. Peter
Sanctuary Lamp and Bread & Wine Frank Horka Jr. by Family
A back-to-school thought:
In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson. — Tom Bodett
Our Readings this Sunday, particularly those from Ezekiel and from Matthew's Gospel, are about fraternal correction. We are instructed to speak to the individual who's gone off course, who is sinning about his failure. We are to do so in a respectful way. Our purpose should be to achieve healing and reconciliation. We are always to speak the truth to those we correct, but we speak our truth in a Christ-like way. Our objective is to respect the other as we strive to heal and to reconcile relationships. That's our objective. But it's not always easy. I'd like to share an account with you concerning Pope St. Gregory the Great. His feast day is celebrated on Sept. 3; however, since it fell on a Sunday this year, we did not have his memorial. He was the Pope from 590 until 604. It was of course a long time ago, but his humility and approach to correcting others is a valuable lesson. Pope Gregory is called "the Great" for many reasons. One reason was his great humility, even though he was chosen for Shepherd of our Church. There have been only three popes called “Great.” He was brilliant and very dedicated to the service of God. Many of his writings are still available today. His homilies and commentaries are extraordinary. We still have the homily he preached on today’s passage from Ezekiel about the prophet being designated by the Lord a watchman on behalf of the people of Israel during the Babylonian exile. He starts by saying: "Son of Man, I have appointed you as a watchman for the House of Israel." Then he says, "Note that Ezekiel, whom the Lord sent to preach his Word, is described as a watchman." Now, a watchman always takes up his position on a height so he can see whatever approaches from a distance. Likewise, whoever is appointed as a watchman for the people should live a life on the heights so that he can help them by taking a wide view of their circumstances. If I live my life on the heights, I'm visible; therefore, I model the behavior I'm calling others to, and that is particularly true when conducting fraternal correction. Pope St. Gregory speaks with great humility when he says, "These words are hard for me to utter for, when I speak, it is myself that I am reproaching." (He doesn't think he's living out what the Lord is calling Ezekiel and each of us as disciples to do.) He said, "I do not preach as I should, nor does my life follow the principles I preach so inadequately about. I do not deny that I am guilty. I see my fear, my uncertainty and my negligence. Perhaps the very recognition of my failure will win pardon for me from my sympathetic judge, Jesus Christ." Such humility from Pope Gregory–called “the Great.” Pope St. Gregory thought that he was inadequate, a failure in view of his own life, the work he accomplished on behalf of the Lord, the Church and all those he served. If so, we must recognize that our own efforts will not always be successful. We know how difficult it is from personal experience when we have a family member, someone in our workplace, perhaps even a supervisor, a boss, who needs fraternal correction. Some of our families have great difficulties. Perhaps one of the members, maybe a spouse, has an addiction. It could be drugs, alcohol or even pornography. Maybe they're a workaholic. Maybe they're abusing other members of the family. So, our job, as the healthy one, is to address the issue. We know how difficult it can be to correct a member of the family. However, if we allow it to go on without correction, in effect, we enable the other person to live that way. All in the family may recognize the problem but, fearful of offending, we permit the issue to fester. However, what the Lord is asking us to do is to directly address the issues that exist. Our purpose is to heal, to reconcile, but to do so in a respectful way. When I speak in a Christ-like way, what that means is: not that I sugar-coat everything; it means that I speak the truth, but I do it with the intent—not of throwing little darts that inflict pain so they'll know that I'm serious and I get their attention—but I do it in a way that will bridge the division, overcome the separation and reconcile those involved. It's not easy. I often think of times in the confessional when someone has spoken of their difficulties with their spouse, a child, or whomever. When I advise them about speaking the truth by directly addressing the difficulty, I preface my suggestion by saying: "It’s unusual if it works the first time; it probably won't work even the tenth time, but if I make that effort, it becomes a part of who I am in relation to the person suffering.” I must ask and then allow the Lord to inform me of the proper words to speak his truth. If you seek his guidance, you'll be amazed. You'll say to yourself: “Where did that wisdom come from? Certainly not from me. But because I'm living in relationship with my God, he has enabled me.” If I don't talk in a Christ-like way, I typically express emotions and express all my human weaknesses. In my frustration I respond with thoughts and words of this nature: "They did it again; they hurt me; they hurt other members of the family.” I respond by allowing my anger, my frustration at the unfairness of the situation to explode. But if I reason and talk, the Lord will inform me; he'll give me the words to speak the truth, the words of reconciliation. The reality is that some people, particularly those subject to an addiction or other similar difficulty, are not easy to heal. We know addiction creates such a major problem in the household that the entire family can become dysfunctional. Such addictions can impact one generation after another. In those circumstances, we must look for help. We need to go outside the family, perhaps to members of the church, or somebody who is a professional. We live in a different world than the Lord did 2,000 years ago when everybody in Israel was a member of the Jewish Faith, and they could respond in the way Jesus described. It was a tenet of their faith. If we decide to get professional help, we must ask the individual who is the subject of concern to be open to assistance, but do so in a Christ-like way, trying to solve the problem. The Lord is asking us to do so: to be courageous, to speak with respect, and thereby find the necessary healing and achieve reconciliation.
Catholic Cemetery Plots Available As members of the Catholic Church, we learn by faith to live our lives in a way that plans for the final resting of our immortal souls in heaven with God our Father. But as members of the human race, we may find it difficult to plan ahead for the final resting of our mortal bodies here on earth. Here in the Brownsville area, there are three cemeteries, all located along Route 40 within a few miles of one another. Two are Catholic, St. Peter’s and St. Mary’s Cemeteries. The third is owned by a corporation.
For ease of planning your final arrangements, all have burial plots available. St. Peter’s/St. Mary’s Lot price: $ Open/close (Mon.-Sat.):
600.00 900.00
Total price Monday through Saturday: $ 1,500.00
For more informa on,
call the Parish office at 724-785-7781
Corporate Lot price: $ 1,500.00 Open/close (weekday): 1,990.00 Open/close (Saturday): 2,440.00 Total price weekday: $ 3,490.00 Total price Saturday: $ 3,940.00
Cal U Students to Map Cemetery At Historic Church of St. Peter Beginning this week, several students from the Department of Earth Sciences at California University of Pennsylvania will be mapping out a grid of the cemetery surrounding The Historic Church of St. Peter. Oftentimes, people will contact our church office in search of information about deceased ancestors as they conduct genealogical studies of their families. This grid will enable us to pinpoint all gravesites in the cemetery and have records of nearly all of our deceased parishioners buried there. Photo courtesy of Larry Franks III
Guardians for Life Trips Planned from Brownsville
We Need Your Input! Please Fill Out Your Survey Today
Wednesday, Sept. 27 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Our proposed Parish Activity Center will enhance our ministries and services for all our parishioners, from our youth to our seniors. Everyone recognizes the importance of our faith community gathering for social events and participating together in our ministries to strengthen the parish. In conjunction with our planning, we currently are conducting a study in preparation for a significant capital campaign. Today, you can assist us with this very important process by completing an In-Pew Survey. We would like to solicit your feedback concerning our project. By completing a survey, you will be providing us with crucial feedback and allow us to best meet the needs of our parishioners. There are no right or wrong answers. We simply ask for you to be as honest as possible. Surveys can be found in each pew. Everyone should fill out a survey. The ushers will come down the aisle to pick up these forms during Mass. PLEASE REMEMBER — The success of this effort depends on all of our parishioners working together. We need your help and prayers in order to make our campaign the success we are all praying for.
Several trips to the Pittsburgh Planned Parenthood Clinic are scheduled during the Fall 2017 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, 724-785-7781, for more information. 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.
Interested in Becoming a Catholic? RCIA Classes Forming Now!
Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) classes are forming now. Please call the church office, 724-785-7781, or speak with Fr. Tim.
St. Cecilia Christian Mothers To Meet Sept. 13 St. Cecilia Christian Mothers will meet on Sept. 13, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the parish social hall. New members are always welcome and encouraged to attend!
Faith Formation Classes Start TODAY— Still Time To Register Your Child!
Faith Formation classes begin TODAY and are held on Sundays from 9:15 a.m. —10:30 a.m. at the church office. Please note: Grade 8/Confirmation prep only begins THIS EVENING and will meet every other Sunday evening from 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to register now! Registration forms are in the back of each church, or call the church office, 724-785-7781.
Next Sunday, Sept 17, At 11 a.m., Join Us for Catechetical Sunday Please join us next Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Mass at The Historic Church of St. Peter as we celebrate Catechetical Sunday and welcome and bless our Partner Parishes Faith Formation teachers for the 2017-2018 school year. Kindly keep them in your prayers as they dedicate themselves to bringing God’s Word to our youth in our mission as a community of faith.
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.
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.
Second Collection Next Weekend For Hurricane Harvey Victims
A special disaster relief collection will be taken at all Masses next weekend to support Catholic relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Contributions will support the humanitarian and recovery efforts of Catholic Charities USA and will provide pastoral and rebuilding support to impacted dioceses through the USCCB. You may also contribute directly at www.catholiccharitiesusa.org. Thank you for your generosity!
23rd Sunday of OT
25th Sunday of OT
Faith Formation 9:15a-10:30a
24
Youth Mass 11am
St. Vincent de Paul Convocation
Faith Formation 9:15a-10:30a
25
Bible Study 6pm CrossKeys
Choir Practice 6pm-Office
26
Choir Practice 6pm-Office
19
Bereavement Grp 6pm Off. Christian Mothers Meeting 6pm
13
Bereavement Gr 6pm Off. 40 Days for Life depart 10a St. Vincent de Paul
27
St. Andrew Kim
SVDP Food Bank
Bereavement Grp 6pm Off.
20
24th Sunday of OT
Bible Study 6pm CrossKeys
Choir Practice 6pm-Office
12
(Uniontown)
Bereavement Grp 6pm Off. KofC Meeting 7pm
17
Bible Study 6pm CrossKeys
Last Day for Cafe on the Porch CK
SCW Meeting 6pm
6
Wed
St. Johm Chysostom
18
11
Choir Practice 6pm-Office
5
Tue
St. Cecilia Coffee & Donuts after Mass
Faith Formation Classes Start 9:15a10:30a
10
Labor Day– Office Closed
Cafe on the Porch CK Bible Study 6pm CrossKeys
4
3
22nd Sunday of OT
Mon
Sun
Meals on the Blvd 5:45p Depart St. Peter
28
Rosh Hashanah begins
Feast St. Matthew Apostle
21
Exaltation of the Cross
Meals on the Blvd 5:45p Depart St. Peter
14
7
Thu
September 2017
Partner Parishes of: The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia
Our Lady of Sorrows
Feast of Archangels
29
22
15
Feast Nativity of BVM
8
St. Jerome
Wedding St. Peter
30
St. Padre Pio
Wedding St. Peter
23
Wedding St. Peter Sts. Cornelius & Cyprian
Prolife Depart 7:15a St. Peter
16
St. Peter Claver
Wedding St. Peter
9
Prolife Depart 7:15a St. Peter
2
1
First Friday Exposition & Benediction 8-9a
Sat
Fri
Church Office: 118 Church Street Brownsville, Pa 15417 Phone: 724-785-7781 Fax: 724-785-0844 Email: ssealy@dioceseofgreensburg.org
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