August 14, 2016 - St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Saint Bernard
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August 14, 2016
Twentieth Sunday
In Ordinary Time
Sacrament of Holy Orders:
Please contact Father Federline or Msgr. Larry Kulick at 724837-0901.
Sacraments: For Baptism, Marriage, Reconciliation,
Anointing of the Sick, and funeral arrangements, please
call the parish office at 724-465-2210. Wedding dates
must be scheduled one year in advance.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP: If you would like to join the parish
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Thomas A. Federline, Pastor
Rev. Andres Gumangan, Parochial Vicar
Denise Swope, Principal
Hollie Uccellini, Director of Faith Formation
Rosemarie Langham, Parish Secretary
Maria Mihoerck, Financial Secretary
Sr. Jackie Trzeciak, Coordinator of Liturgical Ministries
Karen Marshall, Music Director
James Rhoades, Cemetery Manager
Edward O’Sullivan, Facilities Manager
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
call for a registration form or come in to the parish office.
Anyone who needs a sponsor certificate must be registered.
Please notify us if you move or will be moving out of the
parish.
BULLETIN DEADLINE: The deadline for bulletin
announcements is noon of the Thursday nine (9) days prior to
the weekend of the announcement. Mail or email the information
to Mrs. Rosemarie Langham at the parish office. Watch the
bulletin for holiday deadlines.
RITE
OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA):
Those who are interested in learning about the Catholic faith are
to contact the Faith Formation Office.
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
PARISH CONTACTS
Parish Office .............................................724-465-2210
[email protected]
School Office ............................................724-465-7139
Faith Formation Office .............................724-465-2210
[email protected]
Ext. 114
Cemetery Office .......................................724-465-4370
Music Director ..........................................724-479-9786
[email protected]
Health Ministry .........................................724-465-2210
Ext. 127
Parish Website .................. www.saintbernardparish.org
E- Prayer Chain ……………………[email protected]
INDIANA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Chaplain: Father Anthony Klimko ...............724-254-3041
........................................................ or 814-948-7253
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Mission Statement
OUR MISSION; GUIDED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT,
WE INVITE ALL TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST
AND BECOME HIS DISCIPLES
SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST
Weekdays ........................ Consult Mass Schedule Inside
Saturday (Vigil) ....................................................5:30 PM
Sunday ................................................. 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 8:30 to 10:00 AM or by appointment
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“Do not look for other excuses. Try it, and find out by your own experience. Do not wait until tomorrow.
Today, go and spend a few moments with Jesus, whether He is within the tabernacle or exposed in the
monstrance. Let your weary and wounded heart be penetrated by the peaceful atmosphere of the sanctuary and your soul be bathed in the light streaming forth from the Eucharistic Sun. And, tomorrow, I am sure, you will return."
Come and be in the presence of Jesus at Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday from Noon to 7:00 PM !
HAVE YOU MADE YOUR RESERVATION YET?
Only 1 day until the deadline for reservations for
the St. Bernard Day Ham/Chicken Covered Dish
Dinner! Place your reservation in the drop-box on
the wall opposite the office by tomorrow, August
15th. In case you misplaced your coral-colored reservation
form, pick one up on the table in the narthex!
OFFICE CLOSED………
Office will be closed on Monday, August 15 for the Feast of Our Lady
of the Assumption. Since this falls on a Monday it is not an obligatory
feast. However, Our Lady of the Assumption is the patron of our diocese and this is a great “opportunity” to celebrate at the following
Masses on this day…
Monday, August 15th: 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM
PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
We are planning a St. Bernard 170th Anniversary 2017 and a new parish pictorial directory.
The Evangelization Committee has made several contacts to various companies regarding this
project. Our goal is to complete this by the
summer of 2017. We would like to involve all members of the
parish in this endeavor. If you or anyone you know is interested in helping with this project, please contact Eugene Thomas
at 724-465-4918 or Rose in the parish office at 724-465-2210,
Ext. 110. You may also e-mail Eugene at [email protected].
ATTENTION FAITH FORMATION
FAMILIES!
Registration forms are now available for the
upcoming year of Faith Formation. They are in
the Narthex on the table: Pink forms - K-5; Lime Green forms
- JHYM and Yellow forms - SHYM.
MONEY MANAGEMENT COURSE
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University applies biblical principles to money management.
A free preview and Q&A session will be held at
7 PM Monday, August 29 at St. Bernard
Church, Indiana. The nine-week course gives
participants access to online tools and personal support for financial freedom and a real plan to conquer debt. The course
begins at 7 PM October 3 at St. Bernard Church social hall. To
register or for more information please call at 724-465-4918 or
724-349-2153 or email at either [email protected] or
[email protected].
PARISHIONERS NEEDED
FOR ADORATION!
Legion of Mary is in need of persons committed
to certain hours on Tuesdays and First Fridays…
Please call Cathy Williams at 724-349-1748.
Please remember in your prayers the departed soul of: Shirley Leonardo; wife to
Robert, who was a parishioner here. We
extend our condolences & prayerful support for the bereaved family….
May she rest in peace!
ATTN: EME, LECTORS & ALTAR SERVERS
If there are any dates you will NOT be available to serve during the months of September, October & December please notify Sr. Jackie at the parish office by Wednesday, September
8th . Otherwise you will need to find a replacement when you
cannot serve. We will also need volunteers for the following
Holy Days: All Saints & All Souls Day and Immaculate Conception.
LOVE BASKET FOUNDATION, INC.
On behalf of the Love Basket Foundation, I would like to express our appreciation to you for your participation in the Indiana County Church Food Drive. Thanks to your efforts and
generosity of your congregation and other churches throughout
the county, we were able to collect over 1200 items and $1700
thus far. This will assist us in filling our emergency requests
throughout the summer and fall. The Love Basket has truly
been blessed by your kindness. We would especially like to
thank Ed O’Sullivan for delivering the food to our warehouse.
This will be an annual July event and look forward to your continued participation in the future. If we can ever help you or
members of your congregation, please don’t hesitate to contact
us: Joy Behr - Love Basket Food Drive Coordinator
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 1-800-932-0313. 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.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store: All Clothing $1.00 Each …
Where you can get something nice at a very low price!.. Located in
the BiLo Plaza on N. 4th St. (Indiana)..., Mon., Wed., Thurs,
Fri...10AM-4PM; Tues. 10AM-6PM, Sat. 10AM-3PM.
TAIZÈ PRAYER FOR PEACE
The Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill invite the public to join
them from 7-8:00 PM on the first Tuesday of each month for
Taizé Prayer for Peace at the Queen of Peace Chapel in Doran
Hall, 441 Mt. Thor Road, Greensburg, PA. The rich worship
experience of the Taizé services will provide a wonderful opportunity for the community to unite hearts and hopes in prayer
for peace. For driving directions, please go to www.scsh.org or
call the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill at 724-836-0406.
Liturgy Schedule
St. Thomas More University Parish
Week of August 15-21
Monday, August 15
12:10 PM Mass
Tuesday, August 16
12:10 PM Mass
6-6:30 PM Confessions
Wednesday, August 17
7:30-8 AM Confessions
12:10 PM Mass
Thursday, August 18
No Mass
Friday, August 19
12:10 PM Mass
Saturday, August 20
4:00 PM Mass
Sunday, August 21
10:00 AM Mass
7:00 PM Mass
PASTORAL COUNCIL NEWS
A special thank you to Merci Kokus and Patti Stoudt for volunteering to be the church photographers. Their talents will be
greatly appreciated. If any organization within the church
would like pictures taken to be used in the upcoming church
directory, newspaper or on our website please contact Marci at
[email protected] or 724-357-9859. We are still in need
of someone to step up and offer to update our website. As well
as a church member to organize a group designed to be the
Communication Crew to develop a church calendar, help to
keep the lines of communication open between the community,
other church organizations and the parishioners. Please contact
the church office if you are willing to volunteer and be a part of
your church community! Parish Council is in the process of
developing a church survey to help us all better serve each other within the parish. Anyone interested in serving on the committee please contact Trish Dalecki at [email protected] or
724-349-4492.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
NEWS AND EVENTS
FAITH FORMATION - 2016-2017
We are in the process of planning our upcoming year of Faith
Formation. We are looking for volunteers– teachers– aides substitutes and general helpers. If you are interested please
contact Hollie at the parish office—724-465-2210, Ext. 114.
Please don’t forget to register your children!
RCIA
If you are interested in becoming Catholic or you know someone who is interested, please call Hollie at the parish office 724-465-2210 Ext. 114 for more information.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions by Catholics
Questions are often asked about marriage in the church for the
Catholic individual:
Do we have to me married by a priest?
Can we be married on a beach/destination/back yard/
country club?
How do we plan the ceremony?
Who can serve as witnesses?
What readings may we use?
Why can’t I have “Here Comes the Bride”?
In addressing only the first question, all Catholics are bound
by canonical law to be married in a church with the priest, deacon or bishop present to witness the vows. It is possible to get
a dispensation (or an exemption), but there are a variety of concerns that must be addressed. The best thing to do is to talk to
the priest at your parish and find out what you need for your
particular case. Call and make an appointment - don’t ask after
a Mass when there are a number of people talking to him and
asking questions! As a Catholic, you should take the time to let
the priest know of your intention to marry even if you are planning on being married at another church perhaps where your
spouse-to-be worships. This is an important step in your life
journey - take time to do it the right way! Stay tuned for more
information on the other questions!
Knights of Columbus
Event Schedule
Fr. McNelis Council 1481
MEETINGS WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER!
HAVE A BLESSED AUGUST!
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 14, 2016
TRUTH TO POWER
First Reading — They took Jeremiah and threw him into the cistern (Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10).
Psalm — Lord, come to my aid! (Psalm 40).
Second Reading — Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith (Hebrews 12:1
-4).
Gospel — I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing (Luke12:49-53).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy
Corporation. All rights reserved.
ADULT: When has living the gospel put me at odds with another person or them at odds with me?
CHILD: Have I done the right things even when my friends do not agree with me or go along with
me?
THE COSTS OF DISCIPLESHIP
Today’s responsorial psalm, Psalm 40, is more familiar to us with the refrain “Here am I, Lord.” This “Here am I” is Jeremiah’s
great prophetic response to God’s call. But today’s story of Jeremiah and the refrain “Lord, come to my aid!” remind us that there
are always two sides to following the call of God. The author of the Letter to the Hebrews knew this, too. He reminded his readers
that even weighted down with burdens and sins, we can still persevere by keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, who himself knew the
shame and pain of the cross, but saw beyond it to the joy of sitting at the right of the throne of God.
Jesus himself gave the disciples a “sneak preview” of a baptism that would not be as wondrous as the one in the Jordan that inaugurated his ministry, but would be one of fire and anguish. Today’s words from scripture may not be terribly soothing, but in their honesty and strength we can acknowledge the difficulties of daily discipleship, and take comfort in the assurance of our own salvation
in Christ.
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UNDERSTANDING and FOLLOWING
In the readings today, we see the prophet Jeremiah withstanding harsh treatment, but yet he continued to speak about God and what
the people needed to do to follow God. In Hebrews we hear about the suffering servants of God who are like the prophet Jeremiah.
Their perseverance reminds us to “run the race, and keep focused on Jesus”. The Hebrews were not being physically persecuted, but
were struggling against the sin of indifference. (Does that sound familiar?) In the gospel, Jesus acknowledges that those who follow
Him risk even harsher difficulties—division of families and rupture among the people. Not everyone is comfortable following Jesus
and what discord this may bring upon them. God’s word can both comfort and challenge. Living out that word in a prophetic way
can provide us with comfort—but also with times of profound challenge.
PRAYER
In the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, you have spoken your word to us. At times it comforts. At times it challenges. At all
times help me to hear your voice and give me the courage of your Holy Spirit to live the words I hear. Amen.
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Daily Readings—Week of August 14, 2016
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Ps 40:2-4, 18; Heb 12:1-4; Lk 12:49-53
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28
Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56
ST. STEPHEN OF HUNGARY
Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30
Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16
Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14
SAINT JOHN EUDES, Priest
Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-9; Mt 22:34-40
SAINT BERNARD, Abbot and Doctor
Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1, 2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30
Liturgical Ministry Schedule for August 20/21
5:30 PM
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
Altar Servers: Paiton
Steiner
Steven
Budash
George
Benamati
Joy
Swasy
Jayden
Learn
Monica
Turnbull
Lily
Carone
Cantor:
EME:
Bob
McClelland
Len
Kasubick
Chuck
Spadafora
Cathy
Williams
Nancy
Kasubick
Gloria
Kanick
Sr.
Jackie
Anthony
Brock
Ray
Yarnell
Mike
Shero
Brenda
Brock
Christina
Bruno
Barb
Manzek
Barb
Minor
Roberto
Turnbull
Vicky
Nastase
John
Buckshaw
Pat
Williams
Irene
Kopczyk
John
Avolio
Carol
Michael
Lisa
Avolio
Ray
Micco
Christina
Putt
Kim
Dolan
Lector:
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Liturgy Schedule
Week of August 15-21
Monday, August 15
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:30 AM +Regis Brennan
(Veronica Brennan)
7:00 PM +Della Scardigli
(Daughter)
Tuesday, August 16
St. Stephen of Hungary
7:30 AM +Katherine Jo Kuzneski
12-7 Eucharistic Adoration
(Dodie & Joe Kuzneski)
Wednesday, August 17
7:30 AM +James DeGaetano
(Children)
Thursday, August 18
7:30 AM +Chris Jablunovsky
(Phil & Dorothy Jablunovsky)
Friday, August 19
St. John Eudes, Priest
7:30 AM +Irene & Gus Kuczynski
(Family)
Saturday, August 20
ST. BERNARD, Abbott & Doctor of the Church
7:30 AM +Mary & Louis Kopczyk (Irene & Tom Kopczyk)
8:30-10:00 AM Confessions
5:30 PM +Jean Cichocki
(Jim & Bonnie Bicego)
Sunday, August 21
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM For Our Parishioners
9:30 AM +Anthony Antolik
(Marge & Andy Antolik)
Schedule of Events
Offertory Counters for August 20/21
Team #3
Monday, 8/15
Office Closed!
Tuesday, 8/16
Noon-7 PM Eucharistic Adoration
Thursday, 8/18
6 PM Pictorial Directory Mtg (Brady Rm.)
Sunday, 8/21
4 PM St. Bernard Feast Day Dinner
(Social Hall)
Offertory for July 30/31, 2016
Offertory
$
11,104.40
Assumption
$
15.00
Accent
$
12.00
Catholic University
$
5.00
July 2016
School Support
$
745.00
Cemetery UpKeep
$
73.00
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