October 12, 2014
SATURDAY
4:30 PM
SUNDAY
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
SATURDAY
AT NOON
SUNDAY:
MONDAY:
TUES - THURS:
FRIDAY:
9 AM - 12 PM
9 AM - 8 PM
9 AM - 5 PM
9 AM - 1 PM
Columbus Day reminds us of our nation’s beginnings, its
promise and great gifts. Let us pray that God will continue to
bless our nation with peace, justice and liberty for all.
GOD OF ALL, you challenge us
to be a unified national community.
You call us to move beyond partisan politics
so we may create a vision of the common good
so sorely needed for our country.
In this time of confusion,
you call us to see clearly
with the lens of justice for all.
In this time of disrespect for so many,
you call on us to practice respect
for all voices around the table,
and for all voices not heard in the discussions.
In this time of personal insecurity,
you call on us to be grounded
in compassion for others
and secure in the knowledge
we are called to community.
In this time of despair for so many,
you call on us to practice hope.
GOD OF ALL, bless our nation now
and open the way to unity
so we may follow your call. Amen.
Directory for Mount Saint Peter Parish
Staff
Sacramental and Pastoral Life
The Rev. Monsignor Michael J. Begolly, D.Min.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Contact Jo Ann at 724-335-2336 ext. 22
for more Information about the Catholic faith.
Sacrament of Infant Baptism
Contact Father Daniel at 724-335-2336 ext. 14
4 months before the child’s birth to begin the
baptismal preparation process.
Sacrament of Marriage
Contact Monsignor Begolly at least one year in
advance of the anticipated date to begin the
marriage preparation process.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday at Noon
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Contact Monsignor Begolly to request the sacrament.
Pastor + 724-335-9877 ext. 205
[email protected]
The Reverend Daniel J. Ulishney
Parochial Vicar + 724-335-2336 ext. 14
[email protected]
Mrs. Pat Policastro
Pastoral Associate + 724-335-9877 ext. 210
Ministry to the Sick, Homebound, and Care Facilities
[email protected]
Jo Ann McLaughlin - Klemencic
Regional Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation
724-335-2336 ext. 22
[email protected]
Mr. Thomas Octave
Coordinator of Music Ministry + 724-335-9877 ext. 213
[email protected]
Addolorata Society
Sandy Laney
Altar Servers
Fr. Daniel Ulishney
Bereavement Ministry
Kevin Bode
Choir
Karen Frederick
724-339-0710
724-335-2336 x 14
Mr. William Staniszewski
Business Manager + 724-335-9877 ext. 203
[email protected]
724-335-9877 x 251
724-335-9877 x 230
Disciples of Vincent DePaul Tom Ferrazzoli
Parish Office
CALL PARISH OFFICE
100 Freeport Road
New Kensington, PA 15068
724-335-9877
(fax) 724-335-9138
www.mountsaintpeter.org
Sherri Baker, Parish Secretary
ext. 201
[email protected]
Kathy Waltonbaugh, Financial Secretary ext. 202
Lynette Focareta, Office Assistant
ext. 222
Jerry Garvey, Maintenance
ext. 219
Pastoral Council
JohnPaul Bertucci
Jennifer Lombardo
Maryellen Schroeder
Michael Brock
Jim Matta
Linda Henkel
Ted Opalka
JT Tuskan
Finance Council
Mary Calvanese
Thomas Roberts
Daniel Casper
Ronald Valasek
Environment & Art
Virginia Mrvan
Faith First Coordinator
Margie Staniszewski
Festa Committee
Frank Robertson
Foodbank
Maria Guzzo
Gardeners of Eden
Ann Grogno
Greeters
Gretchen Marra
Holy Name Society
John Mandak
Homebound Ministry
Pat Policastro
724-335-3181
724-337-0352
724-895-3888
CALL PARISH OFFICE
724-335-0789
724-351-4400
724-339-2261
724-335-9877 x 210
Liturgical Ministry Schedules Amy Gablick
724-337-0437
Men’s Bowling League
Robert Susini
Mercy Meals
Sandy Laney
Soup for the Soul
Phyllis Bordell
St. Anthony Guild
Nancy Brock
Trash & Treasure
Cindy Donaldson
Ushers
Dom Flocker
724-337-8464
CALL PARISH OFFICE
Mary Queen of Apostles School
Catherine M. Collett, Principal
Pre-K - 8th Grade
www.mqaschool.org
724-339-4411
724-335-0345
724-339-0806
724-337-9472
724-335-4153
TWENTY-EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
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OCTOBER 12-18, 2014
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 11
4:30 PM William Kuhn (Family)
Sunday, October 12 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:45 AM Rosary
8:30 AM All Living & Deceased Parishioners
10:30 AM Rachele & Domenico Spataro &
Spataro Family Deceased (Family)
Liturgy of the Word with Children
Sacrament of Baptism
Monday, October 13
8:00 AM Rosary
8:30 AM Erve Marino (M/M Terry Focareta)
Tuesday, October 14 - St. Callistus I
8:00 AM Rosary
8:30 AM Anthony Bellavia (Geno & Bob Coulson)
Wednesday, October 15 - St. Teresa of Jesus
8:00 AM Rosary
8:30 AM Tom & Elida Reighard (Family)
3:00 PM Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
Thursday, October 16 - St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
8:00 AM Rosary
8:30 AM Kathleen Marcantonio
(Joe & Barb Bartolacci)
Friday, October 17 - St. Ignatius of Antioch
8:00 AM Rosary
8:30 AM Mario Martino (Steve & Gloria Hathazy)
Saturday, October 18 - St. Luke
12:00 NN Sacrament of Reconciliation
4:30 PM James & Adeline Frederick (Family)
Sunday, October 19 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:45 AM Rosary
8:30 AM All Living & Deceased Parishioners
10:30 AM Anthony Kosheba (Rachel Kerr)
Liturgy of the Word with Children
Regional Confession Schedule
Wednesday
Saturday
5:45 PM
12:00 NN
1:00 PM
St. Joseph
Mount Saint Peter
St. Margaret Mary
Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Mount Saint Peter
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The kingdom of God is depicted as a banquet, a time of great happiness. It will be like a feast of the best
food and the most satisfying drink. Every morsel will be relished and every sip savored. There will be great
rejoicing, as at the time of a wedding when all enmity is put aside and love is the order of the day. We will not
have to work for this banquet; it has been planned and prepared for us. God will set the table, and God will
invite us to the feast. It is up to us to respond.
As incredible as it may seem, some people turn down the invitation. They either ignore it completely or
become so involved in their own concerns they have no time for it. Other people actually attack those who
have been sent to deliver the invitation. This is the case not only in the parable but also in our world today.
An invitation to God’s banquet does not seem to be as
interesting as a sports event, the latest movie, or some social
affair. So much of our time and energy is spent either climbing
the economic ladder or just trying to keep our heads above
water. It is not that the concerns of our lives are ignoble; they
are not. But even if we are interested in the banquet, we do
not seem able to afford the time and energy it might require.
And so we send our regrets: I cannot come.
What a shame! We seem to have forgotten that
everything in life is moving toward the Kingdom of God; life
itself is moving toward the end time. All of our plans, all of our
interests, all of our distractions will cease. Only the Kingdom
will remain, and we will have turned down our invitation.
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PARISH NOTES
In Sympathy
We commend to your prayers
those who died recently:
World
Mission
Month
Lena C. Nold
and
son of Bill & Yvonne Zaken.
May God welcome them to the joys of Paradise and
bring comfort and peace to their families.
Todd Zaken,
Diaconate Ordination
We extend our best wishes and prayers to
John Peck, S.J.
a native son of New Kensington, and a member of
the Jesuit Community, who was ordained to the
diaconate on Saturday, October 11, in Boston.
Monsignor Michael travelled to Boston to celebrate
this important moment with John and his family.
You may send a note of congratulations and
encouragement to John at John Peck, S.J.,
196 B Foster Street, Boston, MA 02135.
Parish Office Closed
The Parish Office will be closed Monday,
October 12, Columbus Day. We will reopen
Tuesday, October 13, at 9:00 AM.
Parent Session for Sacramental Preparation
Parents with children who will be celebrating the
sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion
this year are reminded to attend ONE of the
following meetings:
Wednesday, October 15 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
OR
Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM.
Both session will be held in the Convent Chapel.
Blessing of Unborn Children Today
In celebration of Respect Life Month, the
blessing of unborn children is scheduled today,
Sunday, October 12, at 12:00 Noon in church.
Blood Drive for MQA Student Today
A blood drive will be held tolday for MQA student
Isabella Carabin-Lindgren, Sunday, October 12,
from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM, at the MQA School
Cafeteria, Leishman Avenue. Isabella has been
diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma and this blood
drive will help replenish the community blood supply
from which she has been receiving transfusions.
Thanks from St. Vincent Archabbey
Many thanks for welcoming Fr. Aaron last
weekend for his presentation about our missions
in Taiwan and Brazil. We are also very grateful for
the generous financial support your provided
through the second collection. May God continue
to bless your parish and reward your generosity.
Harvest for Haiti Monthly Collection
Our monthly collection to support our Partners
in Progress in Hailti will be held after all Masses
this weekend.
You can see how are donations are being put
to good use by clicking on http://piphaiti.org .
World Mission Sunday, October 19
A second collection will be taken next Sunday
to help support missions throughout the world. In
times of tragedy - natural disaster, war and
persecution - our mission family looks to the
church and her missionaries for help and hope.
World Mission Sunday celebrates our unity as a
human family and provides an opportunity to
support the life-giving presence of missionaries
and of the church among the suffering and the
poor of the Missions. We have proven ourselves to
be generous supporters of the missionary effort.
Ugandan Mission Presentation - October 23
Parishioners Dave and Ben Myers, recently
visited Malayaka House (an orphanage for
children in Uganda) and will be sharing their
experience on Thursday, October 23, at 7:00PM
in Marble Hall.
In attendance will be a very special guest,
Robert Fleming, the founder and director of
Malayaka House. Please come and meet Robert
and hear the amazing story of Malayaka House - a
ministry that rescues orphaned and abandoned
children in Uganda. Their mission is to provide the
most vulnerable orphaned and abandoned
Ugandan children with a safe and loving home,
education, and vocational training so they may
grow into self-reliant citizens whose lives are full of
opportunity and promise.
To learn more about Malayaka House, check
out their website at www.malayakahouse.com .
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PASTORAL COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION FORM
We are looking for new Council members to make decisions about the pastoral life and growth of Mount
Saint Peter Parish. Please help identify persons in our faith community who could enable us to develop our
sense of Evangelization, Worship, Word, Service, Community, Stewardship, and Leadership.
Council members should have the following characteristics:
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a desire for spiritual growth in themselves and in the parish
enthusiasm about the future direction of our parish
willingness to listen, to speak honestly, and to work toward
consensus
the ability to inspire and empower others and to delegate
flexibility and openness with people and ideas
In order to be considered for the ministry of parish leadership a parishioner must:
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be a baptized Catholic
have been/be a registered member of Mount Saint Peter Parish for at least three years
be a participant in the ongoing worship life of Mount Saint Peter Parish, especially Sunday
Eucharist
be at least twenty-one years old
Please list the names of parishioners, including yourself, whom you identify as having the gifts for
pastoral council leadership. These people will receive a call to inform them that they have been named and
IDENTIFICATION FORM FOR LEADERSHIP MINISTRY
I recommend the following individuals to be invited to consider leadership ministry through
service on the Parish Pastoral Council. I promise to pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit during the
selection process.
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Thank you for your suggestions. Please return your recommendations in the collection basket or to the Parish
Office by Sunday, October 26, 2014
Also remember to pray for the selection of pastoral council leadership in our parish.
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Celebration of Women
The annual Celebration of
Women is scheduled for next
Sunday, October 19,
beginning with the 10:30 AM
Mass and followed by a
luncheon in Marble Hall.
See the photographs of last years honorees on
the facing page.
2015 Mass Intentions
Those wishing to schedule Mass intentions for
2015 are invited to do so beginning this Wednesday,
October 15. To better serve all of our parishioners,
please limit your initial requests to two Masses, one
of which can be scheduled for a weekend Mass and
the other for a daily Mass. Your cooperation and
understanding is greatly appreciated.
Bereavement Group
A parish bereavement group
will continue to meet on
Wednesday evenings through
November 5, in Marble Hall. If
you have lost a loved one in the
past year, you are welcome to
come to learn about the different stages of grief and
how to work through them. For more information or
to register, contact Pat Policastro in the Parish
Office at 724-335-9877, Ext. 210.
November E & A - Family Photos Requested
As we celebrate All Saints and pray for all the
faithful departed in November, we have displayed
the relics of the saints in the church. This year, we
would also like to include photographs of
parishioners and family members who have died
along with the relics of the saints.
We are requesting framed
photographs of your beloved
dead to be dropped off in the
Parish Office, between October
15 - 30. Photographs will be on
display in the church throughout
the month of November, and can
be picked up after Thanksgiving
in the Parish Office.
Know of someone who is hospitalized?
When you or a loved one is hospitalized, please
call the Parish Office to let us know. Most hospitals
do not inform the parish that a parishioner has been
admitted. We are eager to visit parishioners to offer
pastoral care and support. Please help us by
keeping us informed.
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Youth Ministry
Thank you to all the youth
who participated in the Corn Hole
Tournament. It was a competitive
night, but at the end of the night
our winners, Jacob and Hope,
were presented with their First
Place Corn on the Cob Certificates. Photos will be
up on the website soon, so check them out!
This Thursday, October 16 at 6:00 PM, Youth
Ministry will meet in the Upper Room. We will have a
discussion about Violence and Peace and how we
as young people of faith need to respond.
We will also be planning for HalloweenFest, to be
held in Marble Hall on October 30. Please see below
for more information on this event.
HalloweenFest
Youth Ministry will be
hosting the first HalloweenFest
in Marble Hall beginning at
6:30 PM until 8:00 PM. The
evening will include games,
snacks, and of course candy!
Everyone is encouraged to dress up! Prizes will be
given for the most creative and fun costumes.
Children up to 5th grade may participate in the
event. We are also looking for Youth 6th through
12th grade to serve as volunteers to run the games
and serve snacks.
Please contact Jo Ann if you are interested in
volunteering or donating candy and snacks at
[email protected] or
724-335-9877, Ext. 206.
Community Clothes Closet Clothing Needed
The CCC is in need of men's jeans, larger sized
men's clothing (XL, XXL), men's shoes and pre-teen
sized clothing. Please bring your donations to the
CCC at 319 Tenth Street New Kensington.
Store hours are Monday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM,
Wednesday 6:00 PM-8:00 PM and Saturday
10:00 AM-1:00 PM. Donations may be dropped
off in the blue bin located at the rear of the building
when the CCC is not open.
Stuffed Shells, Meatballs, Wedding Soup & Sauce
We will once again be selling these delicious
items in mid-November. Help is needed to prepare
them on October 21-24 in the Marble Hall kitchen. If
you would like to be part of this grand cooking event,
and have lots of fun in the process, contact Mary
Calvanese at 724-337-1863 to let her know that you
are willing to help.
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TRAVEL COMMITTEE
Upcoming Events:
October 28 - Shrines of Italy Tour
Presentation at 7:00 PM in Marble
Hall. All are welcome to attend an
informational night about the
September, 2015 tour of Italy,
which will include visits to Rome,
Assisi, Loreto, Montecassino, Our
Lady of Pompei, and much more!!
November 6 - The Meadows
Call 724-351-3575 to RSVP
OUT & ABOUT
Evening of Reflection
Christian Mothers from Our Lady Queen of
Peace Parish, 429 McKinley Avenue, East
Vandergrift are sponsoring an Evening of Reflection
on Monday, October 13, at 7:00 PM. The topic will
be the Luminous Mysteries. All are welcome.
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St. Mary’s Polish Platter Dinner
St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish will host it's
annual Polish Platter Dinner, Bake Sale & Country
Store next Sunday, October 19, in Friendship Hall,
from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM for eat-in, and from
11:00 AM until 3:00 PM for take-out. Dinner
donation: $11. For more information, please call
724-335-8212.
CDA Mass
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court New
Kensington #860 will attend the 8:30 AM Mass on
Sunday, Oct. 19, at St. Margaret Mary Church in
Lower Burrell. Members please meet in the back of
the church by 8:15 AM. Officers should bring their
robes to wear. If interested in becoming a member,
contact Regent Theresa Shields at 724-335-6354.
Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon
Doctor Lauren Ameris Chiropractic is sponsoring
a Ladies Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon on
Sunday, October 26, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at
The Nutty Irishman (Formerly Mogies). All proceeds
will be donated to The Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation. Cost: $20 per ticket. For more
information, please call 724-994-8471.
A Peek at the Week . . .
Sunday
All Masses
12:00 NN
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Church
Marble Hall
Parish Office Closed
No Faith First
Ezekiel 37 Prayer Group
7:00 PM
Marble Hall
Tuesday
Faith Sharing Group
6:30 PM
Rectory
Dining Room
Wednesday
Mass with MQA Children
8:30 AM
Eucharistic Exposition & Adoration 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bereavement Meeting
6:30 PM
Sacramental Prep-Parents Meeting 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Church
Church
Marble Hall
Convent Chapel
Thursday
Celebration of Women Set-Up
Youth Ministry-Prayer Event
MSP Choir Rehearsal
9:00 AM
6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
7:00 PM
Marble Hall
Upper Room
Church
Friday
Celebration of Women Set-Up
9:00 AM
Saturday
Celebration of Women Set-Up
9:00 AM
Sacramental Prep-Parents Meeting 10:00 AM-11:30 PM
Mission Sunday Collection
All Masses
Monday
Harvest for Haiti Collection
Blessing of Child in Womb
Acts of God Study Group
Marble Hall
Marble Hall
Convent Chapel
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October 18/19
Altar Servers
Readers
Eucharistic Ministers
Greeters
4:30 PM
Saturday
L Waltonbaugh
K Sharrow, M Walsh
M Walsh
L Martin
D & M Huet
C Kestner, K Oddis
R Steele
L Martin
8:30 AM
Sunday
E, T & J Fontana
A Zito
R Bruni
V Gilley, M Watson
L Abel, P Tosto
A, R & S Tatrn
10:30 AM
Sunday
M Fiorina
I & E Schroeder
A Schroeder
G Schroeder
M Schroeder, C Greco
J Kleckner, L Fiorina
T Fazio
R Costanza
F & L Trozzi
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
COLLECTION REPORT
Mass Attendance
690
Sunday Envelopes Used
446
Sunday Collection
$11,946.00
EFT (31)
$
873.00
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1; Lk 11:29-32
Gal 5:1-6; Lk 11:37-41
Gal 5:18-25; Lk 11:42-46
Eph 1:1-10; Lk 11:47-54
Eph 1:11-14; Lk 12:1-7
2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9
Is 45:1, 4-6;1 Thes 1:1-5b;Mt 22:15-21
Keep up to date with what’s happening at our parish website: www.mountsaintpeter.org