St. Anthony Catholic Church 1017 Jefferson Avenue • Follansbee, WV 26037 ___________________________ October 12, 2014 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sacramental Schedule Sunday Masses: Saturday .............. 4:00 p.m. Sunday ............... 8:00 a.m. ............... 10:30 a.m. ............... 12:30 p.m. Weekday Masses: Monday ............... 7:30 a.m. Tuesday ............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday ............... 7:30 a.m. Thursday ............... 6:00 p.m. Friday ............... 7:30 a.m. Saturday ............... 7:30 a.m. Holy Days: Masses at 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Confessions: Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - Noon or by appointment Baptism & Marriage: Please contact Msgr. Hudock or Fr. Pete as soon as possible to begin Sacramental Preparation and scheduling. RCIA: Please contact Msgr. Hudock or Fr. Pete for more information. Parish Prayer Line: If you are in need of prayers, please call Lorraine Durante (304-527-1957) Mary Lou Mirasola (304-527-2261) or Rose Ann DeAngelis (304-527-1449) Our parish is dedicated to ministering to the sick, the hospitalized, the homebound and those in nursing homes. Please call the parish office if you would like to receive the Sacraments of the Anointing of the Sick or Holy Communion. Please inform the parish staff if you are aware of a member of our community is seriously ill. COME TO THE FEAST “On this mountain, the Lord of hosts / will provide for all peoples / a feast of rich food and choice wines” (Isaiah 25:6). That’s what Isaiah tells us today. God is putting together a huge party for “all peoples,” to “wipe away / the tears from every face” (Isaiah 25:8). And what does Jesus tell us? The reign of God, he says, “may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son” (Matthew 22:2). When the guests didn’t come, the king had his servants go out “into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find” (Matthew 22:9). We are called to deliver that invitation. One of the themes woven into today’s liturgy is that of divine generosity. Asleep to reality, people often think they have “earned” what they have. In our better moments, though, we know that all our gifts—even the spiritual gifts—come through God’s generosity. Our vocation is to invite people, to remind them the tickets aren’t for sale. We can only show up and say thank you. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Parish Information Pastor ................................... Rev. Msgr. Paul Hudock Associate Pastor ..................... Rev. Pete Giannamore Parish Secretary……………….Mrs. Janet McFadden Director of Music and Organist…..…..Mr. Ronald DuBois Directors of Religious Ed. ......Chris & Fred Welshans, Jr. Maintenance ........................................... Mr. David Owen St. Francis Centre Manager…………....Mr. Jim DeMundo Phone: 304-527-2286 Fax: 304-527-2548 Religious Ed. Phone 304-527-2286 Saint Francis Centre: 304-527-1279 Jim DeMundo: 304-905-4699 www.st-anthonyfwv.org [email protected] Page Two BIBLE STUDY Fr. Pete will lead Bible study on Tuesday, October 14th at 10 a.m. in the RCIA Room. “And my God will supply every need of yours…” - Philippians 4:19 God really does provide for those that are grateful and generous. This is very diﬃcult for people that don’t live a stewardship lifestyle to believe. People are skep cal and say it’s just coincidence. If you are skep cal, try living a stewardship lifestyle for just one month – be generous with your gi s of me, talent and treasure and see how God provides for your needs. RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult Classes are intended for those who are Baptized members of another faith tradition and have a desire to come into the Roman Catholic Church (Candidate) or for the unbaptized who wish to come into the Church (Catachumen). Classes will be held every Thursday 6:30 p.m. in the Emmaus Room. For more information contact Fr. Pete Giannamore at 304-527-2286. OKTOBERFEST J oin us at St. Fr ancis Centr e on Satur day, October 18, 2014 for an evening of fun and excitement that will consist of dinner, music, and dancing. The buffet dinner will start at 5:00 p.m. with music and dancing from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Advance ticket sales for age 21 and up is $20.00, under 21 is $15.00. Tickets can be purchased at the Parish Office during business hours. Tickets will also be available at the door with and additional charge of $5.00 per ticket. CCD Classes ar e scheduled for 9:15 a.m. ever y Sunday. Should you have any questions contact Fred or Chris Welshans. ROSARY WITH CCD CHILDREN On October 19th starting at 9:15 a.m., there will be a rosary with all the young people of our religious education program. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who missed the Sacr ament of Confirmation for whatever reason should contact Chris Welshans to enroll in a separate preparation program leading to the reception of this special Sacrament. CONFIRMATION Please plan to attend the celebr ation of Confirmation on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. HUNGER WALK The Catholic Youth of Br ooke County will be taking part in a Hunger Walk on November 1st. We will be collecting pledges for the ten mile walk and proceeds will benefit Saint Anthony Bread or Holy Family Food Pantry. We will be walking along the River Trail South of Wellsburg. Contact Chris Welshans for more information. CHILDREN’S CHOIR REHEARSAL on Thur sday 6:007:00 p.m. in the Choir Room on October 16, 23, and 30th. MUSIC MINISTRY ROSARY for St. Anthony Chur ch every Wednesday in the Church from 6:00 - 6:25p.m. ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL ever y Wednesday in the Church from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS: HANDBELL ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL will be on Sunday, October 12th in the Choir Room from 8:30 –9:15 a.m. Friday, 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction and Prayer of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. HANDBELL WORKSHOP will be Satur day, October 25th at 12 noon - 5:15 p.m. in the Choir Room. All are invited from age 9 and older including adults. LEAVE A LEGACY · Leaving a bequest in your Will to your St. Anthony Parish allows you to leave your legacy to an institution that has been an important part of your life the lives of your friends and family in the Follansbee community. · Insurance or other bequests permit you to make a gift without loss of comfort or security during your lifetime, while allowing you to take advantage of estate tax savings. For more information please call Msgr. Hudock 304-527-2286 or e-mail: [email protected]. · When you plan the responsible and meaningful use and distribution of your resources, St. Anthony and its programs would be grateful to be included in your plans. If you are remembering St. Anthony Parish in your Will, we suggest the following language: "I give $________ to the Most Reverend Michael J. Bransfield, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and his successors in office, for the benefit of St. Anthony Parish, Follansbee, WV." Page Three STEWARDSHIP CORNER RECTORY OPEN HOUSE will be held after all Masses this week-end. Please stop in for cookies and coffee. All are welcome! STEAK FRY Knights of Columbus will be having a Steak Fry on Sunday, October, 26, 2014 at St. Francis Centre from noon until 5:00 p.m. The cost will be $15.00 which will include steak, bake potato, salad, dessert and drinks. Tickets can be purchased from any Knight or through the Parish Office. Contact Bernie Kelly at 412-722-2422 with questions. FOOD COLLECTION Knights of Columbus will be collecting food for the needy in the community. Riesbeck’s has donated plastic bags which are available after Masses the next two Sundays. Please return the bags the weekend of November 1st & 2nd. The collected food will be given to the REACH PROGRAM to help with the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. Any questions, please call Bernie Kelly at 304-748-2326. Thank you. INVITATION TO ATTEND HANDBELL WORKSHOP All parishioners and guests, ages 9 and up, children, teens, and adults are invited to participate in a Handbell Workshop at Saint Anthony Parish Choir Room on Saturday, October 25, from 12:00 –5:15 p.m. The workshop will be directed by Donna Kinsey, who serves as Director of Music at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Morgantown, WV. The day will conclude with workshop participants playing handbells at the 4:00 p.m. Mass at Saint Anthony Church. For further information call Ron DuBois at 740-457-3121 or Carol June at 304-527-1492. CONGRATULATIONS Danielle Welshans and Chr is Powell who were united in marriage on Saturday, October 4, 2014. May God Bless them with many happy years of marriage. SANCTUARY LAMP is bur ning in memor y of Nunzio & Andonnia Ficca from October 4th to October 17th. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS General Meeting: October 14, 2014 Officer Meeting: October 28, 2014 Beginning with the 6:00 p.m. Mass Meeting immediately following in the Council Home Contact: Bernie Kelly at 304-748-2326 ALTAR & ROSARY Meeting: October 19, 2014 After 8:00 a.m. Mass Contact: Lorraine Durante at 304-527-1957 HOLY NAME Meeting: December 7, 2014 after 8:00 a.m. Mass Refreshments will be served. Contact: Joe Settimio at 304-527-1605 UPCOMING DIOCESAN COLLECTIONS • • • October 19 - Universal Mission Collection November 2 - Benefit of the Archdiocese Military Service November 23 -Campaign for Human Development CATHOLIC SHARING APPEAL AT ST. ANTHONY PARISH Pledge car ds ar e available for you to take home and mail in a pledge or donation to the Diocese. Our parish goal for this year is 17,955. 50% of the money will be returned back to St. Anthony Parish. Please give only what you think you need to give. Our total CSA pledges thus far are $17,712. We are currently at 99% of our goal. CSA DISTRIBUTION CHECK We have r eceived our fir st distribution check for the 2014 Catholic Sharing Appeal in the amount of 5,705.91. This is the first of three payments that we will receive. Our parish has reached 99% of our 2014 goal. Any money given from now until February 2015 will be a 100% contribution to our parish and will be exempt from the 3% cathedraticum diocesan tax. FRIDAY FRIENDS We ar e cur r ently pr oviding 25 backpacks to students in need and we are accepting food items that are individual servings, and pull top cans. We cannot accept peanut butter and food that has expired dates. Items can be dropped off to the church office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. THANK Y OU to all our parishioners who continue to supply food for our Friday Friends. PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REQUESTED PRAYERS Baby J ude, Dor a Cer cone, J ohnny Chiar ello, Donna Chiarello, Josie D’Ulisse, Adam Durante, Geno Iafrate, Dave Krizan, Brittany Murphy, Kevin Richardson, Angie Vitarelli, and Janie Wittmer. Last Week’s Collection: Adult Dues Children Dues Loose Change Major Improvements Debt Reduction Friday Friends Catholic University Religious Education Total $4,961.50 $2. 00 $180.00 $426.00 $527.00 $5.00 $30.00 $10.00 $6,141.50 Weekly Budgeted Expenses: $6,800.00 Attendance: 352 107147 St. Anthony Church 1017 Jefferson Street Follansbee, WV 26037 304-527-2286 [email protected] Contact: Janet McFadden Software Using: Win Vista AAX Publisher 2010 Transmit: Tuesday, noon Special Instructions: