THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN NEW CASTLE
DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH VICARIATE 4—DISTRICT 1
October 26 , 2014
WWW.CATHOLICNEWCASTLE.ORG
The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Vincent de Paul Church is closed for several weeks.
The current pews and carpet are being removed and new carpet, flooring, and pews will
be installed using funds from Our Campaign for the Church Alive!
The Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 Daily Masses will be celebrated in St. Vitus Church.
More details inside this bulletin...
MARY, MOTHER OF HOPE PARISH
124 North Beaver Street New Castle, PA 16101
www.marymotherofhope.com
Phone: 724-658-2564
E-mail: [email protected]
Mass Schedule:
Saturday - 4:00 pm
Sunday - 7:30 am & 11:30 am
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 7:00 am
Confession Schedule: Saturdays - 3:00 pm—3:30 pm
SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH
1111 South Cascade Street New Castle, PA 16101
www.stjoeworker.org
Phone: 724-658-1683
E-mail: [email protected]
Mass Schedule:
Saturday - 6:00 pm
Sunday - 9:30 am
Monday - 6:00 pm Tuesday - 7:00 am
Confession Schedule: Mondays - 5:15 pm—5:45 pm
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH
1 Lucymont Drive New Castle, PA 16102
www.stvincentnewcastle.org
Phone: 724-652-5829
E-mail: [email protected]
Mass Schedule: Saturday - 4:00 pm (No Mass at St. Vincent de Paul)
Sunday - 7:30 am & 11:00 am (No Mass at St. Vincent de Paul)
Tuesday & Thursday - 8:00 am at St. Vitus
 indicates a temporary schedule change related to the new pews & flooring installation
SAINT VITUS PARISH
910 South Mercer Street New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: 724-652-3422 E-mail: [email protected]
www.stvitusnc.org
Mass Schedule:
Saturday - 6:30 pm
Sunday - 7:00 am, 9:00 am, & 11:30 am
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday - 8:00 am
Confession Schedule: Saturdays - 11:30 am—12:30 pm & 5:30 pm—6:00 pm
Rev. Frank D. Almade
Pastor
Rev. Michael R. Ackerman
Parochial Vicar
Rev. William P. Siple
Parochial Vicar
The Catholic Community in New Castle
Parish Directory
Mass and Confession Schedule
Clergy
Saturday
Rev. Frank D. Almade, Pastor
Rev. William P. Siple, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Michael R. Ackerman, Parochial Vicar
[email protected]
724-652-3422
Rev. Joseph Pudichery, In Residence
Business Manager
Nancy Bonk
[email protected]
724-652-3422
Bulletin Editor
Susan Dexter [email protected]
Bulletin Information Deadline: Fridays 12 NOON
Mary, Mother of Hope Parish
724-658-2564
Fax—724-658-9024
Janet Book, Office: 724-658-2564 x 10
[email protected]
Susan Dexter, Office: 724-658-2564 x 11
[email protected]
Lauren DeFelice, CCD: 724-658-2564 x 21
[email protected]
James M. Hackett, Music: 724-658-2564 x24 [email protected]
St. Joseph the Worker Parish
724-658-1683
Fax—724-654-7076
Rosemary Colgrove, Office: 724-658-1683
Sheryl Skowronski, CCD: 724-698-7136
James M. Hackett, Music: 724-658-2564 x 24
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Parish
724-652-5829
Fax—724-656-0413
Mary Ann Salmon, Office: 724-652-5829 x 3
Steven Empfield, Office: 724-652-5829 x 5
Louis Bosco, CCD: 724-652-5829 x 6
Edna Hill, Safe Environment: 724-652-5829 x 6
Vicki Onufrak, Music: 724-652-5829 x 8
[email protected]
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[email protected]
St. Vitus Parish
724-652-3422
Fax—724-652-2322
Cheryl Passerello, Office: 724-652-3422
Joyce Sapienza, CCD: 724-654-9371
Sandra DeCarbo, Music: 724-652-3894
Marcia Miot, Music: 724-652-8234
[email protected]
St. Vitus School: Pre-School, Kindergarten, Elementary
915 S. Jefferson Street New Castle, PA 16101
724-654-9297
www.catholicnewcastle.org
www.stvituscatholicschool.org
Cathy R. Ryan, School Principal: 724-654-9297
St. Vitus Gift Shop
915 S. Jefferson Street, Rear 724-654-8851
Tuesday/Thursdays 10:00 AM—5:00PM Sundays 10:00 AM—1:00 PM
Parking at corner of Maitland and Jefferson Street
11:30 AM–12:30 PM Confessions: St. Vitus
3:00-3:30 PM Confessions: Mary, Mother of Hope
3:00-3:30 PM Confessions: St. Vincent de Paul
4:00 PM Vigil Mass: Mary, Mother of Hope
4:00 PM Vigil Mass: St. Vincent de Paul
5:30-6:00 PM Confessions: St. Vitus
6:00 PM Vigil Mass: St. Joseph the Worker
6:30 PM Vigil Mass: St. Vitus
Sunday
7:00 AM Mass: St. Vitus
7:30 AM Mass: Mary, Mother of Hope
7:30 AM Mass: St. Vincent de Paul
9:00 AM Mass: St. Vitus
9:30 AM Mass: St. Joseph the Worker
11:00 AM Mass: St. Vincent de Paul
11:30 AM Mass: Mary, Mother of Hope
11:30 AM Mass: St. Vitus
Monday
8:00 AM Daily Mass: St. Vitus
5:15-5:45 PM Confessions: St. Joseph the Worker
6:00 PM Daily Mass: St. Joseph the Worker
Tuesday
7:00 AM Daily Mass: St. Joseph the Worker
8:00 AM Daily Mass: St. Vitus
Wednesday
7:00 AM Daily Mass Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel
8:00 AM Daily Mass: St. Vitus
Thursday
7:00 AM Daily Mass: Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel
8:00 AM Daily Mass: St. Vitus
Friday
7:00 AM Daily Mass: Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel
8:00 AM Daily Mass: St. Vitus
The Adoration Chapel in the
Religious Education Building on
North Beaver Street (across from St.
Mary’s Church) is open for adoration
and prayer. Anyone wishing to visit
may come between dawn and dusk.
Those wishing to sign up for one hour per week may
do so by calling Vickie at 724-652-5829 x 8.
Adoration Chapel Hours
Open Sunday at 1:00 PM until Monday at 4:00 PM
Closed Monday 4:00 PM—7:00 PM (CCD)
Open Monday 7:00 PM until Saturday 2:00 PM
Closed Saturday 2:00 PM until Sunday 1:00 PM
October 26, 2014
Faithful Chronicles
By Father Frank D. Almade
Last Sunday the Extraordinary
Synod of Bishops on marriage and
the family ended in Rome after two
busy weeks of deliberations. Pope
Francis accepted the final report, and
called on the 200 bishop-delegates,
40 lay observers, and the whole Catholic Church to reflect on and ponder
the important issues discussed over
the next 12 months. One year from
now, a General Synod of Bishops will
convene in Rome, with more than
350 bishop-delegates and many lay
observers, to try to come to some pastoral resolution of the difficult moral
issues surrounding today’s families.
Most of the media covering the
synod divided the two conflicting
sides as traditionalists or conservatives and progressives or liberals.
There were divisions on the pastoral
issue of whether civilly-divorced-andremarried persons can be permitted
to receive Holy Communion at Mass.
No resolution to this question has
been made by Pope Francis.
But I don’t think the liberal/
conservative divide is at all helpful in
this discussion. All the bishops (and
lay observers) are faithful to the
teachings of the church, and all the
bishops (and lay observers) are loyal
to the Holy Father. I think a different
division could be used: What is their
disposition to God’s justice and mer-
The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
cy, and what is their disposition towards change in the church?
A dictionary definition of
“disposition” is “a predominant tendency of one’s spirit; an underlying
attitude; a state of mind or inclination.” A disposition is a more-or-less
unconscious leaning or feeling, which
guides one’s thinking and actions.
For example, the catechism states
that God is completely just and completely merciful. Huh? This attribute
of God is truly a mystery to our limited human minds. God is both just
and merciful, perfectly, mysteriously.
Yet we humans always lean in one
direction or another.
Apply this to the recent synod.
Some of the bishops (and media commentators) emphasize the justice of
God—and our responsibility of following the laws, clearly repeating
known church teachings and principles. Some bishops, however, emphasize the mercy of God. This disposition listens to the pain of divorced
people, the heartache of separation,
the real circumstances of divorcedand-remarried who are prevented
from receiving the Sacrament of the
Eucharist by their irregular marriage
situation.
Similarly you have different dispositions toward change. Some in the
Catholic Church are fearful of
change. They tell us that the age-old
teachings have served us well and
represent the church’s best effort to
help people to live holy lives. Change
for them is unnecessary, and worse,
may harm people and their spiritual
lives.
Others have the disposition of
openness to change. They have studied the history of the church, and
noted the many times the Catholic
Church has changed its teachings on
some pastoral issues. (On dogmatic
issues it has stood firm.) The challenge for this disposition is not to
change everything, but to discern
what pastoral actions needs changed
and what need to be kept as is. Yet
overall there is a willingness to respond to new concerns with an open
mind and the possibility of altering
our pastoral practices.
Ask yourself: In which direction
do you lean, closer to God’s justice or
God’s mercy? What is your attitude
toward change, fearing it or embracing it? (Remember, there are no
wrong answers to these two questions.)
Pray for the bishops in the synod
and around the world that the Holy
Spirit may work in and through
their many conversations, discussions, arguments and prayer, and
lead our church closer to God’s
Kingdom, a reign of peace, justice
and mercy for all God’s children.
2014 Memorial Mass
On Saturday, November 1st, at 10:00 AM, a Memorial Mass will be held for
all those buried from the four parishes in the City of New Castle,
in St. Mary’s Church, Mary, Mother of Hope Parish.
All are welcome to attend and prayerfully remember loved ones.
Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 2nd. Prepare to “Fall Back” one hour.
This is also a great time to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
The Catholic Community in New Castle
Mary, Mother of Hope
St. Joseph the Worker
The Tabernacle Lamp burns this week for:
Joan F. Cover
To have a Tabernacle Lamp dedicated In Memory of
or In Honor of a loved one, please call your parish office.
by Sandy & Mark Ryan
Mass Schedule
Mass Schedule
Saturday
October 25th—Vigil: The Thirtieth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Guido (Guy) Troggio (Ms. Marcia Mooney)
Saturday October 25th—Vigil: The Thirtieth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
4:00 pm Lucy A. DeCaprio (Nellie Mazzocca)
6:00 pm
Sunday
October 26th—The Thirtieth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
7:30 am Walter Pierz (Robert Pierz)
11:30 am Eileen Meehan (Family)
9:30 am
October 26th—The Thirtieth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
For the Parishioners
Monday
6:00 pm
October 27th—Weekday
Lawrence J. DeSimone, Sr. (Wife, Ellen & Children)
Wednesday October 29th—Weekday
Tuesday October 28th—Saints Simon & Jude
7:00 am Frank Cook (Children)
7:00 am
Cecelia “Jessie” Kuharski (Jim & Sylvia Siler)
Thursday October 30th—Weekday
7:00 am Mary Kathy Criss (Aunt Betty)
Friday
7:00 am
October 31st—Weekday
For the Parishioners
Sunday
Saturday
6:00 pm
Sunday
9:30 am
Saturday November 1st—Vigil: The Commemoration of
All the Faithful Departed
10:00 am Memorial Mass for the City Parishes
4:00 pm Bobby Biasucci & Michael Biasucci, Jr.
(Father, Michael & Sister, Chris)
Sunday
November 2nd—The Commemoration of
All the Faithful Departed
7:30 am For the Parishioners
11:30 am Sadie Blazak (Family)
Financial Stewardship: Mary, Mother of Hope
Weekly Offering in Envelopes…………...…..….…………………..$ 5,049.00
Weekly Offering Loose Money…...………………………….…..….$ 1,159.47
Total Offering 10/12/14….…………………………….…….……....$ 6,208.47
Families Receiving Envelopes: 984
Number of Envelopes Used: 348
2014 Parish Share Goal………………………..……………………… $ 83,785.00
2014 Parish Share Collected………………………………………….$ 67,475.00
Distance to 2014 Goal…………………………………………………. $ 16,310.00
November 1st—Vigil: The Commemoration of
All the Faithful Departed
Joseph & Ernestine “Tina” Orrico
(Children & Grandchildren)
November 2nd—The Commemoration of
All the Faithful Departed
Nancy & Bob Padula (Phyllis & Ron Genareo)
St. Joseph the Worker will sponsor a bus trip to
the Hard Rocksino, Northfield Ohio
November 12th
Limited Seating
Bus leaves St. Joe’s Parking Lot 9:00 AM, returns 5:30 PM
Cost is $30 ($15 Free Play, $5 Food)
Call Jeanne @ 724-658-1935 to reserve your seat!
For Funeral Mercy Dinners, please call Kay Nocera @ 724-652-9564
Financial Stewardship: St. Joseph the Worker
Weekly Offering in Envelopes…………...…..….…………….…….$ 3,530.00
Weekly Offering Loose Money & Electronic Giving…….…..$
613.55
Total Offering 10/12/14..…..………………………..……………....$ 4,143.55
Families Receiving Envelopes: 834
Number of Envelopes Used: 212
2014 Parish Share Goal………………………………………………...$ 50,344.00
2014 Parish Share Collected………………………………………….$ 35,920.00
Distance to 2014 Goal…………………………………………………..$ 14,424.00
October 26, 2014
The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Vincent de Paul
New pews are coming to St. Vincent de Paul thanks to
Our Campaign for the Church Alive! contributions.
Installation Timeline:
♦ Church closes: after the October 19th Masses
♦ Pews removed: the week of October 20th
♦ New floor installed: week of October 27th
♦ Pews installed: weeks of November 3rd & 10th
♦ Carpet installation: week of November 17th
♦ Liturgies are expected to resume November 22, 2014
at the 4:00 PM Mass if all work schedules are met.
(The plan for removal and installation of new flooring and
pews is based on a pew delivery window of November 3rd10th. Should this delivery time-frame change, the work schedule will also change. Any necessary changes to this work plan
will be announced in the bulletin.)
St. Vincent de Paul parishioners are invited and encouraged to
attend Mass at our sister parishes during this time. St. Vincent
de Paul envelopes may be deposited at any Mass attended. The
other parishes will forward the envelopes put in
their collection baskets to St. Vincent de Paul Parish.
All scheduled Tabernacle light intentions will be rescheduled
as soon as possible in the new liturgical year.
St. Vincent de Paul Nut Roll Bake Sale
Orders will be taken through October 26th.
Call Pauline @ 724-652-7429 or Marylou @ 724-652-9571
Men, Women, Students
needing community service hours
for senior projects: your help is needed!
Set-Up Begins Thursday, November 13th at 5:00 PM
Bring your Rolling Pins Saturday, November 15th at 9:00 AM
Parish hall remains open during pew and flooring project.
St. Vitus
The Lamps burn this week for:
Tabernacle Lamp, St. Vitus Church
Jennie Mone & Josie Cozza
by Daughter, God-daughter & Jeanne Mone
Mary & Joseph Altar Lamp
Diane K. Perrott
by Anita & Anthony Scarnatti, Jeanne & Tom Sesko, Vicki & Denny Flora,
Joann & Willie Slater and Domenick DeCaprio
Mass Schedule
Saturday
October 25th—Vigil: The Thirtieth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
3:30 pm
Michael Jackson ♥ Courtney Kirkwood—Nuptial Mass
6:30 pm
Jack Fulena (Wife & Children)
Sunday
October 26th—The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 am
Ronald Ferraro (Church Breakfast Group)
9:00 am
Bob & Nancy Padula (Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren)
11:30 am Dorothy M. Smith (George & Marie Liskooka)
Monday
8:00 am
October 27th—Weekday
Special Intention (Devotee)
Tuesday,
8:00 am
October 28th—Saints Simon & Jude
Helen Guiliano (Family)
Wednesday October 29th—Weekday
8:00 am
James Barber (Leanna & Joe Litrenta)
Thursday October 30th—Weekday
8:00 am
Barbara & Ernest Zumpella (Tom & Anna & Family)
Friday
8:00 am
October 31st—Weekday
Jennie Mone (Daughter & Son-in-Law)
Saturday
November 1st—Vigil: The Commemoration
of All the Faithful Departed
Kayla Jones (Family)
November 2nd—The Commemoration of
All the Faithful Departed
Peter P. Scarnati (Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren)
Cheryl Pidro (Husband & Children)
Thelma & Carl Criscito (Mitlo Family )
6:30 pm
Sunday
7:00 am
9:00 am
11:30 am
Financial Stewardship: St. Vincent de Paul
Financial Stewardship: St. Vitus
Weekly Offering in Envelopes…………...…..….…………….…..$ 3,684.00
Weekly Offering Loose Money………………………………….….$
117.00
Total Offering 10/12/14……………………….….…..................$ 3,801.00
Weekly Offering in Envelopes…………...…..….…………….…....$ 12,005.00
Weekly Offering Loose Money…...………………………………….$
589.00
Total Offering 10/12/14……….…………….………................... $ 12,594.00
Families Receiving Envelopes: 842 Number of Envelopes Used: 142
Families Receiving Envelopes: 2,362 Number of Envelopes Used: 566
2014 Parish Share Goal……………………………………………….$ 48,767.00
2014 Parish Share Collected………………………………………...$ 45,379.50
Distance to 2014 Goal…………………………………………………$ 2,937.50
2014 Parish Share Goal (Revised)……………………………………$ 99,513.00
2014 Parish Share Collected…………………………………………..$ 55,694.00
Distance to 2014 Goal………………………………………………..….$ 43,819.00
Catholic Education in New Castle
Catholic Family Day
Searching for a way to celebrate your
Catholic Faith as a family? Interested in
getting your young children more interested in Church? Then please register for
Catholic Family Day!
Sunday, November 23rd (The Feast of Christ the King!)
St. Vincent de Paul Parish
The day will begin with Mass at 11:00 AM, and continue
with a lunch (provided by the Crane Room), Eucharistic
Procession and Adoration, a Catholic Family Speaker for
parents, and crafts and a lesson on the Mass for kids.
Families will make an Advent wreath to take home. Cost
is $10 per family, and the event is limited to 25 families.
Please call St. Vitus office @ 724-652-3422 to register
or for more details.
Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
Please bring your non-perishable items to Mary, Mother
of Hope & St. Joseph the Worker November 1st—16th.
Food will be donated to the St. Joseph the Worker Food
Pantry, which provides food for many families yearround. Thank you for helping your neighbors in the
community who might otherwise go without!
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Pantry Items Suggested:
Canned Fruits & Vegetables
Soups & Broths
Cereal & Oatmeal
Granola Bars
Pasta & Rice
Mac & Cheese
Tomato Sauce
Muffin Mixes
Fruit Juice/Juice Boxes
Applesauce
Peanut Butter/Jelly
Tuna
Graham/Animal Crackers
Paper Products & Soap
Tooth Brush/Tooth Paste
Students: You may bring food to
the baskets in the front hallway of
the CCD Building, or add them
to the parish donations in the back of church.
TEENSGROWINGINFAITH YOUTH GROUP
9th–12th Graders: Next Meeting
This Sunday, October 26th
at Mary, Mother of Hope 5:00—7:00 PM
Join us as we continue to study the Creed
All Are Welcome! Bring a Friend!
On Sunday, November 2nd, we will meet at
Mary, Mother of Hope from 5:00-7:00 PM
RCIA Updates
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
(RCIA) has distinct stages and rites:
The period of Evangelization and Pre-catechumenate is a
time of inquiry for those interested in joining the Catholic
Church. They are introduced to the Gospel message, begin
learning about the teachings of the Church, and meet one
another and other Catholics. It is an opportunity for the beginnings of faith.
The Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens and
Welcoming will be celebrated on October 25th-26th, and
marks the beginning of the period of the Catechumenate. In
this rite the pre-catechumens are gathered publicly for the first
time and introduced to the Church community. They express
their intention to respond to God’s call and follow the way of
Christ. The Church accepts them as persons who intend to
become her members.
The Catholic Community of New Castle welcomes:
Mary, Mother of Hope: Holly Fabich, Richard Hite,
Bryce Monstwil, Kevin Seelbaugh
St Joseph the Worker: Aimee Emery, Edward Cassella,
Laura Miloser, Rick Krebs
St. Vitus: Brandi Black, Shannon Burrelli, Ken Rogers
Please pray for all men and women
who are serving our country both
at home and abroad.
May the Holy Spirit be with them and
protect them from harm.
October 26, 2014
The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ministry Schedules
November 1-2, 2014
Mary, Mother of Hope
4:00 Mass:
Lector: A. Kelly
Eucharistic Ministers: T. Adamo, R. Schnabel, J. Sedwick
Altar Servers: A. Kelly, Needed
7:30 Mass
Lector: D. Wysocki
Eucharistic Ministers: R. Hardy, M. Klamer, M. Smith
Altar Servers: B. Hardy, S. Hardy
11:30 Mass
Lector: R. Kushner
Eucharistic Ministers: G. Senko, J. Senko, I. Suber
St. Joseph the Worker
6:00 Mass:
Lector: H. Kraus
Eucharistic Ministers: D. Bailey, L. DeFelice, C. Hairhoger
Altar Servers: Z. Angelucci, J. Medved, L. Medved
9:30 Mass
Lector: Dick Cole
Eucharistic Ministers: A. Bartley, C. Bartley, T. George
Altar Servers: K. Harvey, L. Mengel, M. West
St. Vitus
6:30 Mass:
Lector: G. Pagliaro
Eucharistic Ministers: M. Seamans, T. Seamans,M. Lagnese,
A. Koszela, P. Zarilla
Altar Servers: R. Seamans, R. Seamans, Z. Ondako
7:00 Mass
Lector: P. Sibeto
Eucharistic Ministers: J. Martwinski, R. Lombardo,R. Doneluck,
C. Merolillo, G. Manzo
9:00 Mass
Lector: D. Papa
Eucharistic Ministers: N. Klingensmith, C. Peak,W. Humphrey,
R. Natale, V. J. Fuleno
Altar Servers: E. Coglio, M. Coglio, J. Humphrey
11:30 Mass:
Lector: R. Fulena
Eucharistic Ministers: T. Liverani, M. Lagnese,J. Caparoula,
C. Caparoula, J. Croach
Altar Servers: G. Lepore, B. Lepore, C. Brown
Eucharistic Ministers are needed for monthly visits to
Jameson Hospital, to bring communion to patients.
If you are interested in this ministry, or for more information, please call Howard Davison at
724-652-3422 or 724-714-1185
Knights of Columbus New Castle Council 512
Members Meeting Second Wednesday 7:30 PM
Social Meeting Fourth Wednesday 7:30 PM
(Come meet the Knights. No obligation to join.
Refreshments available.)
All meetings in basement, St. Mary’s Church
Readings for the Week of October 27, 2014
Monday: Eph 4:32 -- 5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17
Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16
Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30
Thursday: Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 13:31-35
Friday: Phil 1:1-11; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 14:1-6
Saturday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a
Sunday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40,
or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead,
nos. 1011-1016
Protecting God’s Children Workshop
If you suspected a child was in danger, do you know what to do? Do
you know what the warning signs of child abuse are?
The Diocese of Pittsburgh sponsors free workshops called Protecting God’s Children. This excellent program truly equips adults to
create safer environments for children—all children. The program
helps all adults to recognize the warning signs of child abuse, and
offers specific directives that volunteers at the church are to follow if
abuse is suspected. Parish ministers required to attend include Choir
Members, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and CCD/Youth
Group teachers. Parents, Grandparents and other interested adults
will also find that the workshop gives valuable information. If you
volunteer for your parish, Protecting God’s Children is a part of your
clearances. If you have been asked to attend the 3-Hour workshop (a
one-time requirement) please comply. It’s FREE, and you are helping
your parish to meet the requirements of the Diocese of Pittsburgh as
well as keeping all children safe.
The following workshop has been scheduled
for our area:
Saturday, November 22nd 9:00 AM—Noon
St. Vincent de Paul Parish Hall
To register, please call Edna Hill @ 724-652-5829 Ext. 6
MMOH Pierogie Project Work Schedule
On Mondays we’ll prepare potatoes.
On Tuesdays we’ll pinch and package.
Monday, November 17th—3:00 PM to finish
Tuesday, November 18th—9:00 AM to finish
Pierogies will be for sale at the Thursday Night Bingo
in the Parish Center, starting @ 5:00 PM.
Mary Mother of Hope Thursday Night Bingo
Kitchen Opens at 5:00 PM
Early Bird Bingo @ 6:30 PM
Regular Bingo @ 7:00 PM
SINGLE & DOUBLE Bingo
New Game—Winner Takes All $$$
The Parish Center: Corner of North & N. Beaver Streets
Please Support this parish fundraiser!
The Catholic Community in New Castle
Ladies Guild News
Mary, Mother of Hope
Christian Mothers Ladies Guild
Meets the first Wednesday of each month
in the Marian Room at 6:30 PM.
Save the Dates: we will make Nut Rolls
Monday, November 10th (filling 9:00 AM)
Tuesday, November 11th. (Nut Rolls 4:00 PM)
Please Join us!
St. Vincent de Paul Women of Faith
Next Meeting:
Thursday, November 6th, 7:00 PM.
Please continue to collect canned goods for the Food
Pantry throughout November. Barbara Emery will
collect the donated food.
Parish Life
Mary, Mother of Hope
Rest in Peace. Please Remember in Your Prayers those
who have passed from this life.
Robert Kerr
Mary, Mother of Hope Ladies Guild Prayer Chain
Please call Carol @ 724-698-7376
St. Joseph the Worker
Joint Choir Rehearsal:
Mary, Mother of Hope, St. Joseph the Worker Choirs
Thursdays at 7:00 Pm at St. Joe’s
New Members Always Welcome!
St. Vincent de Paul
Save the Date!
Christmas Dinner
Sunday, December 7th 3:00 PM
Nut Roll Project—Volunteers are needed and welcome on
Saturday, November 15th at 9:00 AM to make the Nut Rolls.
Bring your Rolling Pins! Come and join in the work & fun!
No Meetings scheduled for January or February.
The Parish Hall and Office are open during the new
pew installation project.
St. Vitus Ladies Guild
Will Sponsor Their
Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Bake Sale
This Sunday, October 26th
11:30AM—3:30 PM
St. Vitus School, Fabbri Hall
Adults $8 Children Under 12 $3.50
Family of 4 TAKE-OUT ONLY $30.00
St. Vitus
Landon Jon
Son of Jon DeCecchis & Victoria Stone
Haylee Rose
Daughter of Michael & Melissa Mastropietro
Christopher Michael
Son of Bryan & Kristin Russo
Attention St. Vitus Ushers
Current ushers or men and women who wish
to become ushers and greeters:
Please plan to attend an important meeting on
Monday, October 27th at 7:00 PM
in the Conference Room of
the St. Vitus Rectory.
Prevent Child Abuse: If you or a loved one were harmed in
any way by a Catholic priest or employee of a Catholic church
at any time, please contact the Diocese of Pittsburgh's
Victim's Assistance Hotline at 1-888-808-1235. You
may also call the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's
Abuse Hotline at 1-800-932-0313. The Catholic Church
is committed to address every instance of child abuse, and to
prevent this in the future. You need not carry this burden
alone.
Rest in Peace. Please Remember in Your Prayers those
Helen L. Coates
who have passed from this life.
Josephine Frasso
Richard DelPrincipe
St. Vitus Choir Rehearsals
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Choir Loft
of St. Vitus Church. New Members Welcome!
Call Marcia Miot @ 724-652-8234 for Choir information.
All Children Grades 1-12 are invited to sing
with the St. Vitus Children’s Choir.
Rehearsals for the Christmas Vigil Mass
(Celebrated December 24th at the 4:00 Mass at St. Vitus)
will be held on Tuesdays at 4:30 PM in St. Vitus Church
beginning Tuesday, October 28th.
Looking Ahead to Advent
St. Joseph Bible Study
An Advent Perspective
A Bible Study will be held following the
Monday evening Masses at St. Joseph the
Worker Parish during Advent, in the social
hall of the church from 6:45—7:45 PM.
Dates are: December 1st, 8th, 15th, and
22nd. Focus will be on the Gospel and
Readings during the seasons of Advent and
Christmas, with a presentation
and discussion.
There is no need to register,
and all are welcome.
Please be sure to bring your Bibles.
Festival of Praise
On Sunday, December 21st, St. Joseph the Worker Parish will
host a Festival of Praise from 6:00 PM—8:00 PM.
A Festival of Praise is a time of Eucharistic Adoration coupled
with contemporary music, and it allows for a time of prayer and
reflection in a unique format. The music will be led by Deacon
Levi Hartle, a seminarian for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, scheduled
for priesthood ordination in June 2015.
Confessions will be available during this time.
A social will follow in St. Joseph the Worker social hall.
All are welcome to attend this evening of spiritual renewal.
Local Catholic Cemetery Contacts
St. Anthony/St. Lawrence Cemeteries
Bessemer/Hillsville 724-667-7721
Holy Redeemer Cemetery
Ellwood City 724-758-2245
St. James the Apostle Cemetery
Villa Maria 724-964-8276
St. Lucy/SS Philip & James Cemeteries
St. Vincent de Paul Parish 724-652-5829
Madonna of Czestochowa Cemetery
Mary, Mother of Hope Parish 724-658-2564
Public Interest
Can you spare one hour a month? The residents living in
the long-term care facilities of Lawrence County are in
need of advocates. (Long-term facilities include nursing
homes & personal care homes.) Advocates are the Ombudsmen who visit facilities, chat with residents, make
sure everything is okay with them. One of the goals of the
program is to improve quality of life for the long-term care
residents. The Ombudsman Program of the Lawrence
County Area Agency on Aging is seeking volunteers.
Call Jerri Wilson @ Challenges (724-658-3729).
Having Cancer is hard. Finding help shouldn’t be.
Call 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
Catholic Cemeteries of Lawrence County
St. Mary’s, St. Joseph & St. Vitus Cemeteries, Resurrection Mausoleum
415 Highland Avenue New Castle, PA 16105
Telephone: 724-652-9932
It is that time of the year. The mowing and growing season has
ended. If you wish to save your summer cemetery decorations,
please remove them by October 31st. From November 1st through
April 1st, a single wreath may be placed at the head of the grave.
Complete Cemetery Regulations may be obtained by
contacting the Cemetery Offices.
Our Campaign for the Church Alive! Mary, Mother of Hope
Church Alive Goal: $595,000
Results through Oct. 13, 2014: $534,281 (90% of target)
Balance to Goal: $60,719
Our Campaign for the Church Alive! St. Joseph the Worker
Church Alive Goal: $490,000
Results through Oct. 13, 2014: $313,621 (64% of target)
Balance to Goal: $176,379
Submissions to the bulletin for the Catholic Community in New Castle should be sent to:
Susan Dexter (the Bulletin Editor) at [email protected]. Information may also be faxed to 724-658-9024 or mailed to 124
North Beaver Street, New Castle, PA 16101. Bulletin deadline is: Fridays at Noon 10 Days before the Sunday on which you wish the
article to appear. Parish announcements have priority. NO articles will be accepted by phone or phone message, regardless of length.
All articles submitted must be typed or printed legibly, and must include a phone number to allow for fact-checking.
For Paid Ads, please call 1-800-945-6629. (JS Paluch)
October 26, 2014
The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The St. Joseph the Worker Oktoberfest committee sincerely thanks all who helped to
make our 1st Annual Oktoberfest a huge success! Thank you to our wonderful volunteers
for your precious time and helpful assistance.
Thank you to those who offered advice, wisdom, and expertise. Thank you to those who kindly donated paper products, soda pop, and water. Thank you to those who generously donated to our beautiful basket raffles. The Winners
Are: Catherine Blandi, Mark Farone, Fuleno, Shelly Gabriel, Nancy Gallo, Tara Garczewski, Rick Gay, Julie Gilboy,
Barb Grimes, Virginia Hamilton, Jen Jefferson, Helen
Katyansky, Laura Mansfield, Joe McCormick, Kay Nocera,
Betty Pincek, Amanda Priesel, Pat Romeo
St. Vitus School Art Show
Saturday, November 1st
5:30 – 8:30 PM
Fabbri Hall
Exhibit and Sale of Works
by local artist
Larry Macri
Student Art Contest
Thank you again to all who contributed to a successful
1st Annual St. Joseph the Worker Oktoberfest!
The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual “Bishop Project” at all Masses on November
1st & 2nd. All money collected will be donated to the McGuire Memorial Home and the St.
Anthony School Program for Exceptional Children. The Knights will be stationed at the exits
of all city churches handing out Tootsie Rolls to all donors.
Traveling? Looking for a Mass? Visit www.masstimes.org
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