July 17, 2016

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe
&
Saint Mary, Mother of God
Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg
Pennsylvania Charitable Trusts
Contact Information
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe
Kittanning
101 W High Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-548-7649
www.stmarykittanning.org
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 12 Noon
Weekend Mass Times
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Saturday / Kittanning
Saturday / Yatesboro
Sunday / Kittanning
Sunday / Yatesboro
Sacrament of Reconciliation
12:00 p.m. 1st Saturday / Yatesboro
12:00 p.m. 2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturday / Kittanning
Sacrament of Baptism
Contact the parish office.
Sacrament of Marriage
Arrangements must be made with
Father Doug at least one year in advance.
Ministry to Sick and Homebound
Contact the Parish Office if you or
a family member would like to receive
Eucharist or the Sacrament of
the Anointing of the Sick.
Parish Cemeteries
St. Joseph & St. Mary Cemeteries
Contact the parish office in Kittanning.
Sacred Heart & St. Mary Cemeteries
Contact the parish office in Yatesboro.
St. Mary, Mother of God
Yatesboro
PO Box 327, 109 2nd Street
Yatesboro, PA 16263
724-783-7191
www.saintmaryyatesboro.org
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Pastoral Staff
The Reverend Douglas E. Dorula
Pastor & Administrator
[email protected]
The Reverend Efren C. Ambre
Parochial Vicar
[email protected]
The Reverend Alan W. Grote
Regional Chaplain for Northern Armstrong County
724-763-1207 or 724-763-1089
Kittanning Staff
Yatesboro Staff
Erika Dragunova, Office Manager
Betty Rose Walker, Office Manager
[email protected]
[email protected]
Joseph Kacprowski
Bonnie Frailey
Coordinator of Faith Formation &
Parish Hall Coordinator
[email protected]
Coordinator of Faith Formation
[email protected]
Sandy Ashley
Peggy Skamai, Organist
Director of Liturgy & Music
[email protected]
Bob Skamai, Choir Director
Marilyn Brochetti, Business Manager
Cathy Smith, Cemetery Manager
Joe Kiehlmeier, Maintenance
[email protected]
Sandy Caresani, Sacristan
Tom Caresani, Maintenance
Helpful Phone Numbers
Divine Redeemer Regional Catholic School
St. Mary Parish Hall Rental, Kittanning
St. Mary/St. Gabriel Hall Rental, Yatesboro
St. Vincent de Paul Helpline, Kittanning
Prayer Chain, Yatesboro
Good Samaritan Ministry, Yatesboro
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724-763-3761
724-548-7649
724-783-7191
724-543-2134
724-783-7530
814-257-8463
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Partner Parishes Liturgical Schedule
Saturday, July 16
Vigil
4:00 p.m.
Kittanning
Anthony & Katherine Demetris and
Theresa Dzugan by Dan & Rose Warcholak
6:00 p.m.
Yatesboro
Leonard Kaplon by John & Jennie Hudak
Sunday, July 17
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Gn 18:1-10a; Col 1:24-28; Lk 10:38-42
9:00 a.m.
Kittanning
All Living & Deceased Parishioners
11:00 a.m. Yatesboro
Janie Wranich by The Catholic Daughters of
the Americas, Court St. Francis #1726
Monday, July 18
Saint Camillus de Lellis, Priest
Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Mt 12:38-42
8:00 a.m.
Kittanning
Julia Young (Wedding Anniv. Remembrance)
by Family
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in Kittanning
Tuesday, July 19
Weekday
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Mt 12:46-50
8:30 a.m.
Yatesboro
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The Lord said to her in reply,
"Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried
about many things. There is need of only
one thing. Mary has chosen the better part
and it will not be taken from her."
Luke 10:41-42
This Sunday’s passage narrates the hospitality
offered to Jesus by Martha and Mary.
For Martha, hospitality is best expressed
by attentiveness to details while for Mary
hospitality is best expressed by attentiveness
to the person. Martha even asks Jesus to tell
Mary to help her with the details of hospitality.
Jesus responds with the confusing statement
that Mary has chosen the better part. What is
clear from this narrative is that hospitality
demands attentiveness to the person flowing
into the best ways to be of service. Martha and
Mary are two sides of the same coin of ministry
and discipleship. Let us learn to minister well
by being attentive to the needs of each person
we encounter.
Corrine Cicchiani by Joanne Mohney
Wednesday, July 20 Saint Apollinaris, Bishop & Martyr
Jer 1:1, 4-10; Mt 13:1-9
7:00 p.m.
Kittanning
Thursday, July 21
Deceased Members of Sysyn & Sabol
Families by David & Jackie Sysyn
Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest &
Doctor of the Church
Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Mt 13:10-17
8:30 a.m.
Yatesboro
Friday, July 22
Jacob Baculik by Family
Saint Mary Magdalene
Jer 3:14-17; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
8:00 a.m.
Kittanning
Shirley Rose Hribik by Richard Easley
Family & Leona Levick
8:30 a.m.
Yatesboro
William Lazzeri by Bo & Janet Yanik
Saturday, July 23
12:00 p.m. Kittanning Sacrament of Reconciliation
4:00 p.m.
Kittanning Charles & Jenny Ellermeyer by the
6:00 p.m.
Yatesboro
Ellermeyer Children
Sunday, July 24
Lucio & Frances Palilla by Jeanne Levri
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gn 18:20-32; Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13
9:00 a.m.
Kittanning
11:00 a.m. Yatesboro
Anthony Piluso & Family by the Piluso
Family
All Living & Deceased Parishioners
Please remember in your prayers the soul of
Kittanning parishioner Karen Volek who passed
away last week. May God grant her eternal rest
and peace.
The Sanctuary Candle in Kittanning is burning
this week in memory of Mark Dedo by
St. Vincent de Paul Society.
The Tabernacle Candle in Yatesboro is burning
this week in memory of Mickey Krecota by
Joe & Darlene DeVivo.
Golden Wedding Anniversaries
Bishop Malesic invites all couples celebrating their
50th Wedding Anniversary during the calendar year
2016 to participate in a special Golden Jubilee Mass
to be held at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral,
Greensburg on Sunday, September 25, at 3:00 p.m.
The Jubilarians, their children, relatives or friends
should contact the couple’s Parish Office:
St. Mary, Kittanning at 724-548-7649 or St. Mary,
Yatesboro at 724-783-7191 in order to register
couples for this celebration by Thursday,
July 21. Even though they may not be able to attend
the Mass, they will receive a scroll signed by the
Bishop commemorating their anniversary.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On Wednesday, July 13, Bishop Malesic celebrated his first anniversary as
our bishop. He has been busy in his first year. He has been to Kittanning
once and is coming again for the St. Andrew Dinner for vocations on
July 24. He is scheduled to make a pastoral visit to Yatesboro in October.
May we continue to pray for him and that he will continue to do as his
Episcopal motto states, "Serve The Lord with Gladness."
This week, July 21-23, the Shannock Valley Community Days are taking
place and everyone is invited to enjoy the great food that is being sold
by St. Mary, Mother of God Parish. Hamburgers in sauce and haluski will be waiting for you at our booth.
Thanks to all of the parishioners who are helping in this important event.
Continue to spread the word that Father Bill Kiel will be coming to Kittanning on Wednesday, July 27 and
will celebrate the 7 p.m. Mass. Invite a friend to come and pray for healing, especially in body, mind or
spirit. This is part of our Jubilee Year of Mercy celebration.
The Catholic Men's Fellowship will be holding another retreat in the fall. On Saturday, October 8, Chris
Padgett, a national speaker, will come to Kittanning and lead us deeper into our Catholic faith. Reserve
this date on your calendar.
Congratulations to Divine Redeemer Catholic School for being voted the best private school in a recent
reader poll in the Leader Times. Also, Mrs. Fran Recupero, our parishioner and a teacher at Divine
Redeemer, was voted one of the best teachers in the county. These are great achievements for our
Catholic school. If you would like information on enrolling your child at Divine Redeemer, call the school
at 724-763-3761. Come join the Divine Redeemer family today!
Here is some news concerning some projects at our partner parishes. In Kittanning, the project to
replace the doors is slowly moving forward. In Yatesboro, we are waiting for the paving company to
come and pave the parking lot across from the front of the church. It is my hope that both projects
are completed soon. As your pastor/administrator, I also must be patient.
Father Doug
It’s all about gratitude.
It’s all about giving back.
It’s all about God.
On July 1, we started a new fiscal year. Your continuous generosity to our partner
parishes is greatly appreciated. Even though during the summer months there are
many demands on our time, please keep up with your giving. Remember that if
you attend a Mass in any other parish in our diocese, you can put your envelope in
the basket. That parish will return it to either of our partner parishes. No loose cash
is returned, so make sure you put in your envelope and support your parish. You
can also mail your donation to the parish office or place it in the collection basket
the following weekend.
Thank you for your continued support of our parish faith community
with your time, talents and treasure.
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July 17, 2016
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish News
Fort Armstrong FOLK Festival
Thursday, August 4 ~ Sunday, August 7
Mass with
Prayers and Blessings
for Healing
Father Bill Kiel will be
in our parish to celebrate Mass
followed by prayers and
blessings for healing on
The help is needed and would be greatly
appreciated in the areas listed below.
Don’t delay and call the contact people today
to let them know you can help!
Wednesday, July 27 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Kittanning
All are welcome!
Apple Dumpling Booth
Contact Joseph Kacprowski - 724-548-7649
Bingo
Contact Frank Battaglia - 724-545-7289
Invitation
Parking
Contact Sandy Ashley - 724-664-4860
The Knights of Columbus, Council #1011 and Catholic
Daughters of the Americas, Court Patricia #998 are
having their third joint family picnic on Sunday,
August 14, at Renshaw Family Farm, from Noon until ?.
Apple Dumpling Booth Sponsorship
Opportunity
We would like to invite anyone interested in joining either
of our groups to join us for food, fun and fellowship. Both
of our groups are dedicated to supporting our church and
community, both locally and worldwide.
Once again this year we are seeking festival
sponsorships to help us offset the rental cost
of our Apple Dumpling Booth during the
festival. A sponsorship donation of $70 will
entitle an individual, family or business to be
acknowledged in our bulletin and listed at
the Apple Dumpling Booth.
So if you are interested, please join us with your family
or a friend. No cost to attend. Just contact one of the
following so we have enough food to accommodate all.
Corina Rizzo 724-543-4851, Ann Nemec 724-548-8955
or Joseph Kacprowski 724-548-7649.
If you are interested in being a sponsor this year,
please contact the Parish Office at
724-548-7649 by Wednesday, July 27.
Online Giving is a great way to catch-up on offertory
during the summer months or to schedule
recurring or one-time donations.
Thank you in advance
for your help and support!
We’re still here while you’re away!
Visit our parish website www.stmarykittanning.org
for more information or to sign up.
Thank you for staying up-to-date on your giving!
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July 17, 2016
St. Mary, Mother of God Parish News
Shannock Valley
Community Festival
Pass on the Good News!
What good news? - The Good News of
Jesus Christ and our Catholic Faith
This fall, over 125 children and youth,
Kindergarten through Grade 12, will be given
the opportunity to learn more about Jesus and
the Catholic Faith. Faith Formation Classes
begin September 18, 2016.
YOU can help them learn and grow in faith by
becoming a catechist or an aide in our Faith
Formation Program. As you nurture the faith
of our young, you will learn and grow as well!
As many of our catechists have said, “I learn
so much from the children!” If a weekly
commitment is not possible, we will be happy
to work with your schedule. Training,
materials and support are provided.
If interested or for more information, contact
Bonnie Frailey, Coordinator of Faith Formation,
at 724-354-3779 or
[email protected]
The Shannock Valley Community Festival will
be held Thursday, July 21 - Saturday, July 23.
Our parish will be selling homemade haluski,
hamburgers in sauce and drinks.
Plan to come out, have fun and good
food and support our parish.
Visit the Photo Gallery
on Our Parish Website!
Make sure to visit our parish website
www.saintmaryyatesboro.org
to view newly added photo galleries.
Mass & Breakfast for Graduates
2016 Vacation Bible School
Eucharistic Adoration Change
Beginning August 3, Eucharistic Adoration will be
held on the first Wednesday of the month from
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Individuals have the option of
visiting the church at any time during this
Holy Hour. Anyone wishing to spend additional time
in adoration is welcome to do so in the Eucharistic
Chapel, which will be open until 8:30 p.m. Come
and spend some quiet time with our Lord.
Get Your Flea Market Donations Ready
The St. Mary Cemetery sponsored flea market will
be held Thursday, August 18 through Saturday,
August 20. Proceeds benefit the Sacred Heart
and St. Mary Cemeteries. Please store any
unwanted items to donate to the flea market. We
ask that your items be clean and in working order.
Items not accepted are clothing, televisions,
computers and printers.
If you would like to help, please contact John
Piscolish, Rose Marie Andryka or Arlene Smith.
Shannock Valley Food Pantry
The Food Pantry has requested that we collect
canned soup and saltine crackers during the
month of July in addition to other non-perishable
food items and paper products. Your donations
can be placed in the fabric bins located under the
table in the gathering space of the church. Thank
you for your generosity!
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Stewardship of Treasure
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Kittanning
July 2 & 3
Weekend Offertory
Online Giving
Total:
July 9 & 10
Weekend Offertory
Online Giving
Total:
$5,356.25
$657.00
$6,013.25
$5,558.15
$252.00
$5,810.15
St. Mary, Mother of God, Yatesboro
July 2 & 3
Weekend Offertory
$3,425.00
July 9 & 10
Weekend Offertory
$4,079.97
Thank you for your support!
July 17, 2016
DIVINE REDEEMER is starting a CROSS COUNTRY
Team for the Fall for Grades K - 6!
There will be only 3 meets and 1 championship. Meets
will be held on Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Contact the school
to register and for more information 724-763-3761 or
email [email protected]
Diocese of Greensburg Special Collection
For the Victims of the West Virginia Flooding
Bishop Malesic has approved a special collection to be taken up in the
parishes of our Diocese this weekend, July 16-17, to assist our
neighbors in West Virginia affected by the devastation and deaths
caused by the recent flooding in this region of the country.
Donations to assist those affected are being channeled through
Catholic Charities of West Virginia. For more information or to donate
directly online, please visit: www.catholiccharitieswv.org. Thank you for
your kind assistance to our brothers and sisters who are experiencing
such loss and displacement at this time.
Liturgical Minister Schedule - July 20 - 24, 2016
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning
Date
Extraordinary Ministers
Of Holy Communion
Altar Servers
Lector
Cantor
Greeters
Wed, July 20
7:00 p.m.
Emily Kuntz
Frank Battaglia
Joe Kacprowski
Amber Ritrosky
Alyson DeLuca
Sat., July 23
4:00 p.m.
Dylan Gaggini
Ethan Swartz
Ruth Ann Colo
Carol Landstrom
Don Landstrom
Carol Toy
Roseann Rybicki
Jim Gaggini
Ruth Foster
Helen Gispanski
Mary Ellen Harnish
Sun., July 24
9:00 a.m.
Brendan Boylan
Josh Hiles
Matt Hiles
Bob Ashley
Pete Benvenuti
Mary Mauger
Corina Rizzo
Ken Boylan
Alyson DeLuca
Lois Ferraino
Chuck Jordan
Sandy Jordan
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St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, Yatesboro
Extraordinary Ministers
Of Holy Communion
Date
Altar Servers
Lector
Cantor
Greeters
Sat., July 23
6:00 p.m.
Elliott Schaeffer
Mason Bowser
Patty DiMaio (T)
Kathy Chobody
Kathy Renosky
Penny Hampshire
Tami Bernot
Kevin, Brandy &
Aiden Schaeffer
Sun., July 24
11:00 a.m.
Katie Perry
Adelina
Buffone-Davies
Kevin Foster (T)
Bob Skamai
Betty Rose Walker
Brigid Beatty
Vic Firment
Maria DiDiano
Tami Bernot
Shirley Bailey
Janet Hallman