August 5, 2012 - Saint Mark Parish

ADMINISTRATION CENTER
1101 Romine Avenue • McKeesport, Pennsylvania 15133
Email: [email protected] • www.saintmarkdiopitt.org
Telephone: 412-678-MARK (6275) • Fax: 412-673-1393
Father Rowan Hall: 412-678-3443
Parish Nurse Office: 412-678-6275 x13
Youth House: 412-678-7446 • C.C.D. Office: 412-678-6275
Mon Yough Catholic School: 412-672-2360
Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235
AUGUST 5, 2012 • EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Pastor ............... Rev. Daniel T. Straughn, S.T.L.
STAFF
Business Manager ........................ Kathy Cochran
Secretary ..................................... Karen Reynolds
Coordinator of Religious Ed. ........ Lori DiMarco
Director of Youth Ministry ........... Lori DiMarco
Director of Music Ministries........... Tess Dujmic
Parish Nurse....................................... Pam Curcio
LIBERTY BOROUGH WORSHIP SITE (LB)
3210 Liberty Way • McKeesport, PA 15133
MASS SCHEDULE
Mon., Wed. & Fri. ............................. 8:30 a.m.
Sat. Vigil ............................................ 6:00 p.m.
Sunday ............................................. 11:00 a.m.
PORT VUE BOROUGH WORSHIP SITE (PV)
1125 Romine Avenue • McKeesport, PA 15133
MASS SCHEDULE
Tues., Thurs. & Sat. ........................... 8:30 a.m.
Sunday ............................................... 8:00 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
5:15 p.m. Saturdays at the Liberty Borough
Worship Site and upon request.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Classes are held at the Port Vue Worship site
for Grades K-8 on Sundays from
9:30 a.m.−10:45 a.m., September thru April.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Engaged couples are to participate in a Marriage
Preparation Class. Please call the Administration
Center 6 months prior to the anticipated wedding date.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
SAINT MARK PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
(Ratified January 11, 2009 by the People of Saint Mark Parish)
We, the people of Saint Mark Parish, are a welcoming community, cherishing
the traditions of our Catholic faith. Unified by our rich heritage in the MonYough Valley, we are committed to the call of our Baptism by listening to and
putting God’s Word into action. Nurtured by the Eucharist and empowered by
the Holy Spirit, we walk with Christ celebrating and spreading the good news
of the gospel through prayer and humble service to all.
Baptisms are the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday of the
month after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Pre-Baptism
Class is required. Please contact the Administration
Center three months prior to the anticipated birth.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday
9:00 a.m.−12 Noon & 1:00 p.m.−4:00 p.m.
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Friday12:00 Noon
SAINT MARK PARISH
Eighteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
August 5, 2012
One does not live on bread alone!
MCKEESPORT, PA
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Stewardship (for 7/29/12):
Offertory Collection for ................. $6,466.76
Average Weekly Expenditure .... $8,785.01*
* (based on 2010/11 Fiscal Year — revised January 2012 by DioPitt)
Weekly Surplus / (Deficit) ......... ($2,318.25)
Thank you for your continued support!
MONDAY, August 6, The Transfiguration of the Lord
COMMUNION SERVICE (Intention Fulfilled Privately)
8:30am
†PATRICIA G. DAVIS .............................. LB
(Carol & Mike Sidun)
TUESDAY, August 7, Weekday
8:30am
†TONI VETRO ........................................... PV
(Lois Conley)
WEDNESDAY, August 8, Saint Dominic
8:30am
†FLORENCE SWANTACK....................... LB
(Anne Wittress)
THURSDAY, August 9, Weekday
COMMUNION SERVICE (Intention Fulfilled Privately)
8:30am
†RICHARD THOMAS ............................... PV
(Theodore & Pauline Dworek)
FRIDAY, August 10, Saint Lawrence
8:30am
†HENRY CAMPBELL ............................... LB
(Joe Stipanovic)
SATURDAY, August 11, Saint Clare
8:30am
†BARB SWAUGER (Birth) ....................... PV
(Kath & Ron Takacs)
6:00pm
†BOB & DORIS GROSS ............................ LB
(Family)
SUNDAY, August 12, Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00am
FOR THE PEOPLE OF SAINT MARK ..... PV
11:00am
40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY of. ....... LB
FRANK & ELAINE DORIC
Deepen your relationship with Christ
by reading the scriptures.
Readings for the Week of August 5, 2012
Sunday:
Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/
Jn 6:24-35
Monday:
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mk 9:2-10
Tuesday:
Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Mt 14:22-36 or
15:1-2, 10-14
Wednesday:
Jer 31:1-7/Mt 15:21-28
Thursday:
Jer 31:31-34/Mt 16:13-23
Friday:
2 Cor 9:6-10/Jn 12:24-26
Saturday:
Hb 1:12--2:4/Mt 17:14-20
Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8/Eph 4:30--5:2/Jn 6:41-51
Maintenance Collection
TODAY:
Requires Special Attention!
In our offertory packet is an envelope
specifically marked “Maintenance /
Buildings & Grounds.”
This green envelope is used for a
second collection on the first Sunday of each
month.
Any monies collected during this
second collection are earmarked for
continued maintenance to parish
properties.
As permitted by the Diocese of
Pittsburgh, our donations from this new
offertory collection contribute directly to PSP
and therefore are non-assessed income (not
taxed by the diocese).
Praise God! Please be generous.
Thank you! Thank you!
Second Collection—August 11/12
Next week the Little Sisters of the Poor will be with us at all the
Masses to seek your financial support for their ministry to the
elderly poor. This year the Little Sisters will celebrate 140 years
of service to the elderly. Your generosity helps them to continue
the mission of Saint Jeanne Jugan at their home on Benton
Avenue in Pittsburgh. Your generosity is appreciated!
HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE
Wednesday, August 15
10:00am / Liberty worship site
7:00pm / Port Vue worship site
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Monday/ 6:30-7:30pm with
Rosary at 7:15pm/Liberty Boro
Rosary recited before daily morning Mass.
Miraculous Medal Novena on Wednesday after Mass.
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 5, 2012
2012 Festival Booth Sponsors
Thank You!
A-Team Plumbing & Sewer Cleaning
A Tortorice Limousine
Albensi Dental Lab
Anonymous
Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory
Brutus & Fancy
Bud & Virginia Fry
Cain’s Corner Tavern
Carriage Inn, Restaurant & Catering
Cathy Esack Hair Styling Center
Central Auto Center
Christy Park Cones, 29th & Walnut
Compliments of the Knights of Columbus 955
Crossen Family
Darlene Kay
Deacon Nick & Joanne
DeCarlo Fruit Market
Derkas Auto Body & Service
Dolores Harding
Ed Bator Family
Edward & Margaret Yuhas
The Elbow Room
Elizabeth Electric Supply Co., Inc.
Evelyn & JoAnn Esack
Farm Pride, Inc.—Jerry Cendroski
For All the Children
Fran & Nell Gradich
Genevieve Pavlic & Mary Ann Zsak
Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
H.B. South Printing
Hopkins Excavating & Concrete
In Loving Memory of Joe Grese
In Loving Memory of Jo Jo Grese;
The Zajicek Family
In Loving Memory of Joseph & Dorothy Grese
In Loving Memory of Nanny, Uncle Bob, Milice
& Swank Family Members
In Memory of Angelo & Barbara Palestra and
Stephen Marshalik
In Memory of Carol Stipkovits
In Memory of Chemsak & Ponchak Family
In Memory of Elmer “Terry” Lofgren
In Memory of Gene Smolak
In Memory of Harold & Dennis Minkus
In Memory of John & Mary M. Gajdzik
In Memory of John & Pauline Youhouse
In Memory of Joni (Gosney) Foraker
In Memory of Katko & Marinello Families
In Memory of Margaret & Frank Hayes
In Memory of Michael & Anna Chemsak
In Memory of Patty & Mary Beth Runtich
In Memory of Paul Skrtic
In Memory of Richard Pavlock from Jo Pavlock
In Memory of Robert & Helen Ponchak
In Memory of Roberta Obusek
In Memory of William & Elma Stanoszek
Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home, Inc.
Jim & Mary Jane Portner
Jim’s Pub & Friends
JMJ Bookstore
Jo-Lynn Pizza
K. Shriane Cleaning Services
Katie, Luke & Sara
Kessling Drug Store
L.A. Sebastian Painting, Inc.
Lampert’s Food Market
Quality Meats Cut Fresh to Order
Law Office of George S. Gobel
Liberty Appliance Service
Makenzie, Brianna, Sidney & Joseph Zajicek
Mary Ann & Steve Slafka
Mary Frances Legin
Matyasovsky & Zrenchak Families
Michele Nicomatti Beauty Salon
Mr. & Mrs. James Tomedolsky
O C Treat & Eat
Pearl Pavelko
Phil Claar Auto Body
Port Vue Athletic Association
R.C. Walter & Sons True Value Hardware Store
Ray & Marissa Zajicek
Renquist Family
Robert C. Erkel, Certified Real Estate
Appraiser/Realtor
Rotelica Inc.
Saint Mark Confraternity of Christian Mothers
& Ladies Guild
Saint Mark Parish Youth Group
Spike & Luigi
Steffan Industries
Striffler Family Funeral Homes
The Thomas Family
Tom Catanzaro Painting
Tom Esack Auto Repair
Vicki’s Place “Port Vue”
For all your catering needs
Wilks & Weimerskirch Families
Winslow Family
Winzek Catering Service – 44th Yr. of Service
Zajicek Family
SAINT MARK PARISH
MCKEESPORT, PA
Welcome Into The Faith
With great joy, the worshipping community of
Saint Mark Parish welcomes into the faith,
Vincenzo Anthony Algeri. We pray that his family
and friends may always be the best example of
faith for him.
Memorials
Sanctuary Lamp / LB:
In Memory of Frances Eremia from sister, Madeline Katko
Sanctuary Lamp / PV:
In Memory of Charles Braddock from daughter, Beverly
Altar Bread & Wine:
In Memory of Herman Gearing & Katheryn Winslow
from Rita and Loren Winslow
Eternal Rest
For the repose of the souls of Margaret Moore and
Walter G. “Ace” Wygonik, who recently passed
away. We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers
to their family and friends.
Donations
Saint Mark Parish:
In Memory of Clarence Rollason
$260.00.................................. Shirley D’Angelo, Surman Family,
Alice Szmyd, M/M Ernest Buccini & the Braddock Girls
Our Mon Yough
Catholic School
The opening Mass for Mon Yough
Catholic School is scheduled for
Sunday, 19 August 2012, at 4:00 PM
with Bishop David Zubik presiding and
sponsoring Pastors concelebrating. All are
invited to attend.
Mon Yough Catholic School is the
Catholic Elementary School for our Saint Mark
Parish. This school is a consortium of eight
parishes within Vicariate 2, District 4, and offers
an already outstanding faith-based, academically
excellent program for our children.
The Elementary School offers Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, as well as PreSchool for 3 & 4 year-olds (both full and half-day).
Registration for the 2012-13 School Year is
underway. If you are interested in registering
your child/children, please contact Ms. Linda
McFarland, our school principal, at 412-672-2360.
Thank you for your support and prayers for
the successful education of our children.
Saint Mark Christian Mothers & Ladies Guild
Covered Dish Summer Picnic
Monday, August 6 at 6:00pm
Saint Mark Parish, Liberty site
Stewardship Committee Meeting
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
7:00pm / Father Rowan Hall
Everyone is welcome to attend as we plan for our fall
fundraisers. As an active and concerned parishioner,
your presence is important and your input is welcomed!
Saint Mark Parish 50/50 Winner
Congratulations to M/M John Nagy, our 50/50
winners for July. The winning envelope number
was 1378 and the CASH prize was $555.00. You could be
the winner for the August drawing. Just enter your 50/50
envelope in the collection basket with a $5.00 donation. The
next drawing will take place on Monday, August 27.
$1,300 Lottery Raffle
Ticket plays the 7:00pm PA Lottery
Monday, September 3, 2012
Tickets sales for the September $1,300 Lottery Raffle will
begin next weekend, August 11/12. Your support is
appreciated!
TRUCK Needed for Our Parish
Pickup Truck needed for use by parish maintenance
staff for our daily upkeep of our parish property,
especially for hauling supplies, plowing snow and
spreading salt. Anyone who knows of a used truck
in good/decent condition (large enough for plowing
and salting) for sale or donation, please contact
Father Daniel at 412-678-6275 or email
[email protected]. We need this for
our parish. Thanks so much!
Volunteer ELECTRICIAN Needed
Volunteer ELECTRICIAN needed to work with
our maintenance staff to do various upgrades to our
buildings. If you are an electrician who can donate
your time and skills to help enhance our parish,
please contact Father Daniel at 412-678-6275 or
[email protected].
Thanks in advance!
First Communion Pictures
First Holy Communion pictures are in and can be picked up
at the Administration Center during regular business hours.
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY
JUNEIN2,ORDINARY
2002
TIME
Adult Faith Enrichment
RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation
for Adults. It is the way people who are interesting
in becoming a Catholic learn about our faith. It
includes lessons and discussion, experiences such as
a church tour, and ceremonies that celebrate the
different steps in the journey of faith. It includes
participants from eight churches, and team members
from those same churches who attend each week.
The RCIA will begin this year on Sunday,
September 9, 11:00am at Saint Robert
Bellarmine Church. For more information, call the
Administration Center or Sister Joel Campbell at
412-754-2092.
Baptism Instruction Class
The next Baptism Class for parents will be held on Tuesday,
September 4 at Queen of the Rosary Parish in Glassport.
Please call 412-672-7209 to register. This class is required
prior to Baptism.
AUGUST 5, 2012
Festival Tear-Down
We are looking for strong men and
women to help with Festival tear-down
on Sunday, August 5. That includes breaking
down the tents, tables and booths along with
clean-up of the church grounds.
FESTIVAL OF NATIONS
Mary, Mother of the Church
7th St. & Washington Ave., Charleroi, PA
Saturday, August 11
11:00am to 8:00pm
Featuring Ethnic Food Booths, Specialty Basket Raffles,
Live Entertainment by the band “Back in Time”, and
Games for the Kids! ALL ARE WELCOME! For more
information call 724-483-5533.
Kennywood Tickets
The Knights of Columbus are selling Kennywood tickets
again this year. The cost of the ticket is $23 for students and
$24 for adults. Tickets can be purchased by calling Andrea
Betzner at 412-664-4357 or 412-721-0949.
Golden Wedding Celebration
The Diocese of Pittsburgh is planning its annual
Golden Wedding Celebration for the couples who
have been married for 50 years. This year’s
celebration will take place on Sunday, October 21,
2012 with a Mass at 2:30pm (note time change) at Saint Paul
Cathedral. Bishop David Zubik will be the celebrant. A
reception will follow in the lower hall at the Cathedral. If you
are celebrating your 50th Wedding Anniversary any time
during 2012 and would like to attend this event, please call
the Administration Center at 412-678-6275 on or before
Sunday, August 5, 2012. Invitations will be sent out after
responses have been received.
Diocesan Choir Auditions
Auditions for the 2012-2013 Diocesan Choir season will soon
be held. The Choir, under the direction of Father Jim
Chepponis, Music Director for the Diocese of Pittsburgh,
sings for the major Diocesan events at Saint Paul’s Cathedral
throughout the year. Currently, there are openings in the
soprano, alto, tenor and bass sections. In addition to being
good singers, potential members must be capable sight-readers
due to a limited rehearsal schedule, and at least 18 years of
age. Rehearsals are held at Saint John Capistran Church in
Upper St. Clair. Audition times may be scheduled by calling
Doris Anne in the Diocesan Music Office at 412-456-3042
before August 16.
Help Needed
Help is needed for an elderly female in Liberty Boro from
Monday through Friday, 8:00-11:00am. Assistance with
bathing, medications, meals and companionship. If
interested, please call 412-715-7834.
Grief Recovery Support Group
This group meets the third Wednesday of the month. Next
meeting is scheduled for August 15 from 7-9:00pm in Saint
Robert Bellarmine, Parish Center Lounge, 1313 Fifth Ave., East
McKeesport. For further information, call 412-824-2644.
Saint Mark Parish Membership Form
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