Saint Paul Parish

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 16, 2015
Saint Paul Parish
820 Carbon Road ● Greensburg, PA 15601
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg
www.pbcatholic.org
Rev. Patricio D.
Aborde
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Lawrence L.
Manchas
Pastor
Parish Office Hours
Liturgical Schedule
Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM -12:00 NOON &
Weekend Masses:
Saturday Vigil:
Sunday:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Parish Staff
Coordinator of Faith Formation:
Director of Music:
Business Manager:
Secretary:
Director of Maintenance:
Sue Craig
Emily Lapisardi
Ginny Buzzard
James Mosser
Bob Stauffer
Parish Directory
Parish Office:.…………………………........724-834-6880
Fax Number:………............…………..........724-834-1492
Church Email:…………[email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Help Line.......……….724-420-3279
Aquinas Academy Main Office:….…...….724-834-7940
4:30 PM
9:00 AM
Weekday Masses:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
Reconciliation:
Saturday:
8:00 AM
3:00 PM
This Week at Saint Paul Parish
Sunday, August 16
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday, August 17
Pastoral Council 7PM Sullivan Room
Tuesday, August 18
Ancient Order of Hibernians 6-8PM
Wednesday, August 19
Rosary-12:15PM Church
Boy Scouts 7:00PM Pavilion
Thursday, August 20
Catholic Council on Scouting 6:00PM Pavilion
Friday, August 21
Our Lady’s Rosary Makers 10-Noon Sullivan Room
Saturday, August 22
Young Adult Group 6PM Sullivan Room
Sunday, August 23
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
2nd Collecton; Local Charities
St. Paul Parish Picnic at Mt. Odin Noon-5PM
New Parishioners: Our Parish Community welcomes you. Please call the Parish Office, or stop in, to introduce yourself
and register 724-834-6880.
Moving Away: We will miss you. Please notify the office immediately so we can help you to transition.
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ST. PAUL PARISH PICNIC AT MOUNT ODIN PARK, HEATHER LUND PAVILION, SUNDAY AUGUST 23 FROM NOON-5:00PM
Please return this registration form or call the parish office.
NAME__________________________________________
Adults_____
I can help with
(13-19)______
(3-12)______
Number attending______
Phone Number__________________
____Set Up (Wiping & Covering Tables)
____ Food Set Up (Receiving and Setting out food)
____Clean Up (Garbage Disposal, Leaving Pavilion as it was found)
____Adult Games
SVDP HOSTS 2015 FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK
BISHOP’S LOCAL MASSES
The Saint Vincent De Paul, Saint Paul Conference will be holding their 7th
Annual Friends of the Poor Walk September 19th. This is a major fund
raiser whose proceeds are used entirely to buy food for the Our Lady Of
Grace Food Pantry, which helps to feed our neighbors in need. Through your
generosity over the past 6 years, the walk has raised approximately
$25,000.00 for this ministry. We need sponsors, walkers, donors and lots of
prayers to make this event a success. Watch the upcoming Bulletins for
additional details.
Bishop Malesic is traveling through the diocese celebrating local
Masses. This gives him the opportunity to gather with the clergy and
laity of the diocese. The Masses will start at 7PM and will be followed
by a social open to the public. Anyone may choose to attend any
Mass, regardless of its location. Remaining Masses are scheduled as
follows:
MEAL MINISTRY... Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice
hospitality.” Romans 12:13.
The Meal Ministry at St. Paul Parish exists
as an outreach to our parishioners exemplifying our Christian hospitality. We
have a list of volunteers to provide meals, but we need to hear from you when
you know someone who needs our ministry, if you need the ministry or if you
want to be a volunteer. Please contact the Parish Office at 724-834-6880 and
we will help you connect with the Meal Ministry Coordinator.
FAITH FORMATION REGISTATION
Faith Formation registration forms have been mailed. If you have not received them and you are interested in registering your child you may pick up
registration forms in the vestibule or the parish office. The date of the first
session has been changed to September 12th.
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY COLLECTS PERSONAL ITEMS FOR OUR MILITARY
COLLECTION ITEMS : (place items in the collection box in the vestibule)
 beef jerky, cookies (no bake & chocolate chip), brownies,
pistachios, coconut oil and popcorn seasoning, Mio water flavors,
coffee, sugar, coffee creamer,
 baby powder, hair spray, women’s shampoo, body spray & body wash
for men and for women, deodorants & antiperspirants for men and for
women, disposable razors for women, baby wipes, hand sanitizer, Playtex Sport Tampons, pads, pantiliners, shaving cream for men and for
women, after shave,
 bobby pins, white ankle socks, antibacterial cleaning wipes. Thank you!
WHAT IS THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS?
It is the way the church has designed for people to take the journey of learning
about the Catholic faith, to discern whether to embrace the faith as one's own,
to grow in a personal and communal relationship with God, and, if desired, to
be welcomed into the Church by the faith community. Anyone interested in
participating in RCIA can start the process at any time. For more information
or to express an interest, call St. Bruno Parish Office at 724-836-0690.
August 18: Saint Agnes Parish, North Huntingdon
August 20: Saint Joseph, Uniontown
August 25: Saint Bruno Parish, Greensburg
August 27: Saint Sebastian Parish, Belle Vernon
September 1: Holy Family Parish, Latrobe
September 3: Mother of Sorrows Parish, Murrysville.
No reservations are necessary to attend any of the
Masses or receptions.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
Information on Natural Family Planning is available through Catholic Charities
of the Diocese of Greensburg. A face to face session with a certified instructor
will give you the information you need to effectively plan your family. The
next scheduled session will be Saturday, September 12th at
10AM. You must pre-register for the session.
If interested in learning more, or scheduling a session, please
contact Mrs. Mary Ann Newhouse at Catholic Charities by
calling 724-837-1840 X1658.
ST. FLORIAN PRESCHOOL HAS OPENINGS
St. Florian Preschool has a few openings in the 3-year 1/2 day, 4-year 1/2 day
& 4-year full-day programs for the 2015-2016 school year. Our convenient
location and safe environment make this an ideal program to prepare your
child for kindergarten. Please call 724-423-4437 to speak with a teacher and
receive information about our program. The start of the school year is just
around the corner so call today!
8/09/2015
Envelopes Mailed: 863
Envelopes Used: 300
Weekly Budget:
Total Collection:
+/- Weekly:
+/- Annually:
$8,700.00
$8,737.25
+$ 37.25
-$342.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Baptisms: To arrange to have your child baptized please call the Parish Office at least 4 months in advance of the expected birth. An information
session for the new parents is required to reflect on the meaning of the sacrament, to highlight the importance a family commitment to practice the
Catholic Faith, to review the ceremony and schedule a tentative date.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
August 16: Oblates of St. Benedict, Latrobe Deanery meeting at 6:45PM.
Meeting to be held in the Brownfield Room 202 of Saint Vincent Seminary.
The topic will be Chapter 3 of the Holy Rule of St. Benedict, “summoning the
brothers for counsel”. All are invited to attend. Anyone wishing to pray Vespers with the monks at 5PM and join them for supper should contact
Fr. Donald at 724-805-2291 in advance.
August 16: Benedictine Spirituality classes will continue at Saint Vincent.
They will be held 3-4:15PM in the Brownfield Room 202 of Saint Vincent
Seminary. The topic will be “Conversatio Morum (ongoing conversation)”.
Anyone wishing to pray Vespers with the monks at 5PM and join them for
supper should contact Fr. Donald at 724-805-2291 in advance.
August 18: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Informational Evening,
7:00PM-8:30PM in the Music Room. Register with Maria at 724-850-9578.
August 22: Young Adult Gathering at 6PM, in the Sullivan Room, dinner
included. Topic will be Part 2 of A Walk through the Mass, presented by Fr.
Lawrence Manchas. Call the Parish Office to reserve your space.
August 23: Parish Picnic at Mt. Odin 12-5PM. Details to be announced at
a later date.
August 23, 24 29, 30: Little Rock Bible sign up after Masses. Sessions
will start in September and focus on Psalms.
August 30: Discovering Christ: Training Day at St. Bruno Parish Center,
1:00-7:00PM. For details contact Jack Waite at 724-972-1246, or
[email protected]. We are preparing for the launch of the Discovering
Christ evangelization series at St. Bruno's parish in October. Those interested in learning more about this ministry or who feel called to help as a leadership team member are invited to participate in the Training Day.
September 12: Faith Formation resumes at St. Paul Parish 9:3011:30AM. Subsequent dates are as follows: Sept. 12 & 19; October 3, 17 &
31; Dec. 5 & 19; January 9 & 23; Feb. 6 & 20; March 5 & 19; April 2, 16 & 30.
Please mark your calendar.
September 16: Divorce Support Group at St. Vincent Parish, 7-9PM at the
Parish Center. Discussion will center on the Catholic’s Divorce Survival
Guide. Group meets once per week through December 16. Contact Teri
Pomerleau at (724) 539-8629, ext. 15 or [email protected].
September 19: SVDP 2015 Friends of the Poor Walk. See any SVDP
Member for a sponsor, or walker registration form. You can also contact Paul
Whalen for forms or additional information at 724-836-3096.
September 22 & 23: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd resumes at St.
Paul Parish in the Atrium. 9/22 will be the 5:30-6:30PM session; 9/23 will
be the 9:30-10:30AM session. Any question should be directed to Maria
Krnosky at 724-850-9578.
October 11: Polish Platter Dinner, Bake Sale & Country Store at Saint
Mary of Czestochowa Church, New Kensington from Noon–4PM. Take out:
11AM-3PM. Selections are pierogi, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa, and halushki,
served with green beans, roll and beverage, all for $11. For info. Call 724335-8212.
October 17: 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance: Ferrante’s Lakeview at
6:00PM. Watch for details as they become available.
Pancakes for Breakfast
A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin, 5, and Ryan, 3. The boys began
to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity
for a moral lesson. If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, 'Let my brother have the
first pancake. I can wait.' Kevin turned to his younger brother and said, 'Ryan, you
be Jesus.'
Heroes For HIM †
Youth (Grades 6-12)
Heroes for HIM Youth Ministry will host an Open House on Saturday,
August 29 after Mass and Sunday, August 30 after Mass for families with
children in grades 6 through 12. Please join us to see what our Youth Ministry
program has to offer!
AUGUST 29: SEVEN SPRINGS DAY TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED due to
unforeseen circumstances. An outside movie at St Paul from 7:00 pm 9:30 PM will replace this activity.
September 13, 4-6PM: Kick Off Picnic : Bring a covered dish; hot dogs,
hamburgers and drinks will be provided
September 20, 6-8PM: Getting to know you, Grades 9-12
September 27, 6-8PM: Getting to know you, Grades 6-8
PATHWAYS 2015-16: ADULT FAITH FORMATION & BASIC CATECHIST
CERTIFICATION
Adult Catholics are called to fulfill an important role in an ever-changing
world. What does it mean for you to follow Jesus Christ and set out on a journey to transform the world in light of the Gospel? This year, let your “faith
seek understanding” and join us for Pathways. We will be at Saint Agnes
Church, North Huntingdon on Tuesday evenings and at Saint John Baptist de
La Salle Church, Delmont on Thursday evenings. The opening workshop is
Oct. 3. Brochures and information cards are available at your parish. Registration is now open. Financial assistance is available. For more information or
to register contact the Office for Lay Ecclesial Ministry, 724-552-2598 or
[email protected].
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT MEETING AT ST. VINCENT PARISH
“Are you feeling overwhelmed by the loss of a loved one?” “Do you wish
someone really understood what you are going through since they died?”
The Bereavement Support Group at Saint Vincent Basilica Parish will meet on
Monday, August 17 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center Conference Room. Anyone
dealing with the death of a family member or close friend is welcome to
attend. For directions or more information, please contact Teri Pomerleau at
[email protected] or 724-539-8629, ext. 15.
LOOKING FOR HANDS AND HEARTS AND PRAYERS
Is it enough to pray that the hungry, homeless and poor find
help and relief from their situation? Or is it better that we use
our hands, heart and our prayers to make a difference, isn’t
that really what Jesus and the Holy Spirit have guided us to
do? If you are convinced that Jesus and the Holy Spirit are guiding you to do
more, then come and join with your fellow neighbors and parishioners to help
alleviate conditions that the poor suffer from. The Greensburg St. Vincent
DePaul Thrift Store is committed to the work of helping the poor. Come, join
and see how to impact those less fortunate than us.
The St Vincent DePaul Thrift Store in Greensburg is looking for ladies and
men to join our volunteer community. For more information please call Fred
Francese at 724-433-1150. The store operates 10 to 3 weekdays and 10 to 1
on Saturdays.
ROAST BEEF DINNER IN BRADY’S BEND
St. Patrick Parish, Brady's Bend, will host a Roast Beef Dinner with all the
trimmings on Sunday, September 6 from 11:30 am to 3 pm. Eat In or Take
Out. Chinese Auctions, Face Painting, and more.
Weddings: Engaged couples should contact the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance of the intended wedding to arrange for Pre-marriage Formation to prepare for this sacrament and life-long commitment. A date should not be set before this contact.
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Readings & Reflections
AT THE TABLE
In today’s first reading, Wisdom is imagined as a woman rich in poise and
grace. She moves smoothly and confidently about her temple‑like home.
She doesn’t flutter about, nervous with worry. Wisdom sends her maidens to
invite all to her open house. The guests do not possess any particular genius
or insight. They need only be a people of good will and common sense. They
are summoned to leave behind foolishness and to find for themselves a place
at Wisdom’s table. There they may eat and drink deeply.
Today’s Gospel draws us back to the table of the Eucharist.
Jesus addresses those who seek to understand his words
and, sadly, those who seek to avoid them. As people born
of God, we are called and equipped to seek God’s will and
act on it.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Forsake foolishness that you may live; advance in the way
of understanding (Proverbs 9:1-6).
Psalm — Taste and see the goodness of the Lord
(Psalm 34).
Second Reading — Live as wise persons trying to understand what is the
will of the Lord, filled with the Spirit and giving thanks always (Ephesians 5:15
-20).
Gospel — Jesus says, “I am the living bread . . . whoever eats this bread (my
flesh) will live forever”
(John 6:51-58).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International
Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44;
Mt 19:16-22
Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30
Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-7; Mt 20:1-16
Jgs 11:29-39a; Ps 40:5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14
Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10;
Mt 22:34-40
Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Ps 128:1b-5;
Mt 23:1-12
Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-21;
Eph 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69
REST IN PEACE
Please remember to pray for Father Blane Resko,
O.S.B. who was the Pastor at Saint Bruno Church
from 1997 to 2007. A Funeral Mass was celebrated
last Tuesday, August 11th. May he rest in peace.
REPORT ANY CONCERNS ABOUT ABUSE:
Any suspicion you have about the abuse of a minor child by anyone, please contact PA
Childline immediately at 1-800-932-0313. If the alleged abuser is functioning in a
parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer you are
also requested to contact the Bishop’s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct after
you have called the Childline number and made the report. The Bishop’s Delegate
may be reached at 724-837-0901, Ext. 1221.
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The Altar Flowers today are in memory of
John & Frances Paulisick
given by their family.
MASS INTENTIONS AND SCHEDULE
Saturday
4:30 PM
August 15
Living & Deceased Members of the
Zapalo & Salamacha Families
(Peter & Barbara Zapalo, & Family)
Sunday
9:00 AM
August 16
†Antonio & Natalina Mondi
(Okey M. & Natalie Reese, and Rebecca Pierson)
Monday
8:00 AM
August 17
†Thaddeus Gozelanczyk
(Norb & Vicki Georges)
Wednesday
8:00 AM
August 19
†Dorothy Sacco
(Luann Capone)
Friday
8:00AM
August 21
†Living & Deceased Members of Eleanor Flock Family
(Family)
Saturday
4:30 PM
August 22
Deceased Members of St. Paul Parish
Sunday
9:00 AM
August 23
†Pete, Mary & Tim Zello
(Elaine, Tom & Pete Kristan)
LITURGICAL MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
AUGUST 22, 2015
4:30 PM: Extraordinary Ministers: Sue Craig, Dave Ream, Joe Brecht, Meagan Craig, Bob Chappell, Lisa Crowe, Joan Ulishney
Lector: Maureen Miller
Altar Servers: Jaclyn & Jarret Ream
AUGUST 23, 2015 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
9:00 AM: Extraordinary Ministers: Jeff & Stephanie Peterinelli, Tom Adams,
Pete Brinza, Tom Myers, Karen Douglas, Norma Mosser
Lector: Jim Sherin
Altar Servers: Sam Shaffer & Eric Krnosky
ADORATION SCHEDULE
St. Paul Church, Second Friday of each month, 8:30AM12:15PM followed by Benediction. Schedule your time on the
Sign Up Sheet on the bulletin board in the Vestibule.
St. Bruno Rectory Chapel, Monday –Friday, 9AM-3:15PM.
Contact Elaine Kristan at (724) 864-6145 or email her at
[email protected] to schedule your time.
PRAYER CHAIN LEADERS
Philomena Lillie
724-832-8521
Audrey & Mike Lucotch
724-834-2113
St. Paul Prayer Chain is always open to new members.
No meetings are involved. The chain is activated on
Tuesday evenings and members pray from their homes. If you have questions,
would like to be part of this special ministry, or know someone who needs it,
please call either Philomena Lillie or Audrey Lucotch.