ST. PETER’S CHURCH
433 WEST CHURCH STREET
SOMERSET, PA. 15501
RECTORY: 814-443-6574
FAX: 814-445-7766
www.stpetersparish.com
Rev. Fr. Daniel J. O’Neill, VF, Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Samuel J. Tomaselli, Pastor Emeritus
814-445-7382
Rev. Mr. Ronald Kolonich, Deacon
ORDINARY SCHEDULE
PASTORAL & SUPPORT STAFF
Jill Harris, School Principal
Carol Wagner, Administrative Assistant
Linda Gattian, Church Secretary
Mary Wilk , Dir. of Religious Ed.
Beth Svonavec, School Secretary
Bart Sharbaugh, Maintenance Supervisor
Michael Fapore, Pastoral Council
Sean Isgan, Finance Council
Karen Kuhn, Director of Music
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014
MASSES FOR THE WEEK: NOV. 10-16
Sunday Masses: 4:00 PM Saturday
8:00 AM and 10 AM, 12:15 PM Sunday
HOLY DAY MASSES – As announced
CONFESSIONS: 2:45 PM Saturday or anytime upon
request. Additional times during Advent & Lent.
BAPTISM: Parish registration and participation in baptismal
preparation are necessary.
MARRIAGES: Please make the priest your initial contact
as early as possible. An interview with the couple must
precede the setting of a date. He will also guide the
preparation process.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Please call the Rectory
to request the Sacrament of the Sick for family members
who are seriously ill. Communion is taken to the hospital,
nursing homes, and the home-bound on a regular basis.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP: It is important to be a registered
parishioner in order to gain the benefits and privileges of
parish membership. New parishioners are most welcome.
If you have moved into, within or outside the parish or are
not a member of the parish at present please call the rectory
so that your situation may be addressed.
Mon.
7:00AM Carmel D’Arrigo-Joe Crimone
Tues.
7:00AM Joseph Hillegas-Carl & Loretta Keiser
8:00AM Barb Holland-The Kinsingers
Sun.
8AM-2PM
Holiday Bazaar-Parish Hall
Wed.
7:00AM Ross Gary-Paul, Cyndi & Claudia Battaglia
Mon.
Thurs.
7:00AM Joe & Venera Barbera & Virginia Crimone-Family
6:30PM
7:00PM
“Monday Night Discussion Group”-Annex
Msgr. Adult Religion Class-Annex
12:30PM
Veterans Day-Rectory Closed
Bible Study Group-Annex
Wed.
8:30AM
6:30PM
700:-9:00PM
Quilting Group-Annex
Knights of Columbus Meeting-Annex
Choir Practice-Choir Loft
Thurs.
9:00-11:00AM
7:00PM
Toddler Time-Parish Hall
Ultreya-Annex
Sat.
12Noon
9th Grade “Baptism” Retreat-Church
Crop
Fri .
Sat.
Sun.
7:00AM In Thanksgiving-Bob & Sue Hook
11:15AM Grace Carey-Husband, Leon Carey
4:00PM Inez Pero-Joe & Ann Zanoni
8:00AM Peggy Rozinsky-Bunco Babes
10:00AM For the People
12:15PM Isabelle & John Gonger-Joe and Andrea Zachar &
Family
WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tues.
VISIT OUR ANNUAL
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Featuring …...THEME BASKETS and SILENT AUCTION
Sat., Nov. 8, Noon– 6PM & Sun., Nov. 9, 8AM-2PM IN THE PARISH HALL!
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
FEAST OF THE DEDICATION OF
LATERAN BASILICA
PASTOR’S COMMENTS
* For many years, there was rectory staff available on weekends to conduct business and perform varied tasks. That has
not been the case during my time here. I value that time after
weekend Masses to meet parishioners and visitors while the
opportunity exists. To dash to the rectory to conduct business
(or receive or retrieve something) is very difficult. As much as
possible, please strive to conduct business or pick up or drop
off things at the rectory during weekday business hours or by
appointment.
* Traffic is especially heavy after the 10AM liturgy as people
leaving Mass also encounter parents dropping off students for
religious instruction. Please use caution while driving on the
church grounds; be especially vigilant after the 10AM Sunday
Mass.
* Thursday, Nov. 27, is Thanksgiving Day. As a nation, as a
community, as a parish, as families we have much for which to
be grateful. It is a secular celebration with religious overtones
as we praise a generous God. Mass attendance is fitting component of our Thanksgiving celebration. A vigil Mass will be
on Wed., Nov. 26, at 4:15 PM. Mass will be at 9AM on
Thanksgiving Day.
* 2015 WEDDINGS-Couples planning marriage in 2015
should call the rectory as soon as possible. Good dates are
going fast! Couples should meet with the priest for the initial
interview and to set a church date before making hall arrangements, etc.
* PRE-CANA 2015-The annual Somerset County Pre-Cana
Presentation for those preparing for marriage will take place
on Saturday, March 7, 2015, (with a snow make-up date of
March 14, 2015) at St. Peter’s. Further details are upcoming.
Couples may register by calling the rectory.
* FORTY HOURS DEVOTIONS will be held on Sun.,
Mon. and Tues., Nov. 23, 24 & 25 at 7PM each evening. On
Tuesday we will have the children’s procession and Mass.
Visiting priests will hear confessions after devotions on Sunday and Monday evenings. Please plan to set aside some time
these three days for our Forty Hours devotions.
* THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL will meet on
Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7PM in the Annex.
* THE RECTORY WILL BE CLOSED on Tuesday,
November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
IN YOUR PRAYERS please remember Patricia Ulerich,
mother of Diane Rohlf and Dan Ulerich, and Wilbur Miller,
father of Wally Miller, who died last week. May they rest in
peace! May God bless, sustain and console their families and
friends.
THANK YOU FOR THE DONATION to the St. Peter’s Vestibule Expansion Fund in memory of Joseph Hillegas from
Sean and Annette Isgan and Leon Cary.
THANK YOU FOR THE DONATION to St. Peter’s School
in memory of Ron Wasylczak from Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Niemiec.
THANK YOU FOR THE DONATION to St. Peter’s Church
in memory of Anna Menser from Joseph and Ann Zanoni.
PRO-LIFE CORNER
For those in positions of authority that they may understand their responsibility to protect all human life, we
pray ...
This weekend!
ST. PETER’S CHURCH
ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Featuring …...THEME BASKETS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, NOON TO 6PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 8AM TO 2PM
(*PLEASE NOTE THE SATURDAY CHANGE IN TIME TO 6PM)
THE KITCHEN WILL BE OPEN BOTH DAYS!
Saturday we will be serving Soup and Sandwiches and Fruit
Salad. Sunday we will be serving coffee and donuts.
PLEASE BUY OR SELL YOUR CHANCES.
Please return the money and stubs by Nov. 9th by 11:30AM.
Drawing is at 2PM. If you need more Chances, they are
available in the Rectory.
PRIZES INCLUDE:
1st Prize-$500.00 Cash
2nd Prize-Queen-Size “Sister’s Choice” Quilt
3rd Prize-$250.00 Cash
4th Prize-$100.00 SCRIP Cards of choice
Drawing will be held Sunday, Nov. 9th at 2:00PM
STEELER FOOTBALL DRAWING!
Tickets are available at the Bazaar.
2013 Autographed Steelers Football in Official
NFL Acrylic Case. Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5.
Drawing will be held at 2PM on Sunday, November 9, in the parish hall.
EXTRA CHURCH CLEANING ON SATURDAY, November
15. Please come and lend a hand. Starting time will be 8AM, but
drop in anytime during the morning. We do have a limited amount
of buckets, so you don’t need to bring your own this time!
T HE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will be collecting donations
for the poor after all Masses next weekend. Please be generous
with donations of food for the Food Pantry or cash for the poor in
our area.
THANKS TO ALL WHO BOUGHT OR SOLD FOOTBALL
SWEEPSTAKES TICKETS this year. It was through your
efforts that sales improved over last year, making it possible to
purchase 36 children’s winter coats at very favorable cost through
the KofC for distribution by the Salvation Army at Christmas this
year. Also, please mark your calendar to help with Breakfast with
Santa on December 12.
KNIGHTS NOTES
The next regular meeting will be held on
Wednesday Nov. 12, at 6:30 in the Annex.
CHOIR CORNER
St. Peter’s Choir sings at the 10:00AM Mass on
Sunday. Choir rehearsals are held on Wednesdays at
7:00 p.m. in the choir loft. If anyone is interested in
helping with our Christmas Mass by playing an instrument, please stop in the choir loft and let us know.
We are particularly interested in DRUMMERS.
CCD NEWS
DRE: Mary Wilk
Nov. 9: No CCD or Confirmation classes (Holiday Bazaar).
Nov. 15: Baptism Retreat for the 9th grade students and parents.
Guest Speaker will be Seminarian Peter Crowe. The Retreat will
begin at 12 noon in the Church. Please attend since this is part of
the Confirmation process.
Nov. 22: Retreat for Confirmation Class at St John Gaulbert in
Johnstown. Retreat starts at 9:00AM and ends at 8PM. We will be
traveling by bus. Please be at the Annex by 8:10. Confirmation
class must attend this retreat.
Nov. 23: CCD grades 1-10
Forty Hours will be held November 23, 24, 25. Please take advantage of devotions and an extra Mass. (Grades 9-11: This is
part of the Confirmation process, to attend an extra Mass or adoration.)
Nov. 30: No Classes Thanksgiving break.
ULTREYA will meet on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7PM in the Annex.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-Somerset Chiropractic
Service is hiring a PART TIME Receptionist. Please mail resume
to: 1590 N. Center Ave., Ste103, Somerset, Pa. 15501, NO PHONE
CALLS PLEASE!
STEWARDSHIP
Knowing that “you are the temple of God,” may you
be trustworthy and accountable in the stewardship
of the temple.
SUNDAY COLLECTION, $10,711
VOTIVE, $152
BEQUESTS, $125
SCHOOL, $50
ALL SAINTS, $1,961
WORLD MISSION, $100
CATHOLIC REGISTER, $16
MINISTRIES: Nov. 15-16
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS:
PLATE MINISTERS: CUP MINISTERS:
4:00PM
P. Diesel, C. Gombita
L.Holloway,S.Kinsinger
8:00AM D.Greene, B.Croushore B. Meyer, S. Isgan
10:00AM J. Harris, S. Hook
D. Demchak, R. Evans
12:15PM
C. Scioli, D. Petrosky
D. Tomko, K. Pessalano
LECTOR:
GREETERS:
4:00 PM Frank Kovak
Gary
8.00AM Jon Wahl
Keiser, Reeping
10:00AM Debbie Niemiec
C/D Sanner, Kasunich
12:15PM
Mike Petrosky
Sheets
ALTAR SERVERS:
4:00PM
B. Prediger, A. & M. Weimer, B. Wilk
8:00AM C.,D. & E. Jano, S. Sujansky
10:00AM G. & N. Perl, M. & W. Reeping
12:15PM
S. Kinney, J. Knopsnyder, J. & K. O’Brien
ROSARY LEADERS:
CHURCH CLEANERS:
4:00PM
Volunteer
Nov 15, Extra
8:00AM Don Svonavec
Church Cleaning
10:00AM Jason Jano
please come and
12:15PM
Charlie Scioli
lend a hand.
School News: November 9, 2014
WED., Nov. 12: “Rock’n Readers” Practice 3-4 pm Please bring
in permission notes to stay after school.
FRI., Nov. 14: Grade 4 School Mass 11:15 – Please join us!
Modified Busing Day St. Peter School will have Modified Busing this day
due to SASD’s early dismissal. St. Peter School does NOT dismiss early on these
days. Vans will run as usual. Students assigned to Modified Busing will ride
buses home this day and may arrive home slightly earlier than usual to shorter
routes. Any changes to Modified Busing are to be addressed with a note turned
in no later than Monday, November 10th.
THURS., Nov. 13: Winter Carnival Meeting 7 pm in Annex
All sixth grade parents are invited to this Organizational Meeting.
SAT., Nov. 15: St. Peter’s PTA “Pot Luck Crop” For more
information about how to register to enjoy this fun day of crafting, fellowship and
friends, please call Melinda at 445-7161.
LOOKING AHEAD:
NOV. 17: PTA Meeting 7pm in Hall.
NOV. 20: IU08 Interscholastic Fall Reading Competition –
Bellwood Antis High School.
NOV. 21: Grades 1-3 Thanksgiving Celebration 1-3pm.
NOV. 25: Forty Hours Mass & Procession 7:00 pm.
NOV. 26: Thanksgiving Mass 11:15. Early Dismissal
12:40 pm.
NOV. 27- DEC. 2: Thanksgiving Break.
4TH ANNUAL PUBLIC AUCTION for Somerset Area Hockey
Team is on Tues. Nov. 11, 5:30PM at St. Paul’s Presbyterian
Church Hall, 1845 N. Center Ave., Somerset, Pa (across from JB’s
Roadhouse). Great Evening Out!
SPAGHETTI DINNER at Holy Family Parish, Hooversville,
November 23, from 12 noon to 4PM. Adults $7-Children $5.
Tickets sold at the door. Take outs also available.
SCRIP CARDS FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING!
We remind our parish family that SCRIP cards are available for all
your holiday shopping needs. Consider SCRIP cards for gifts for
anyone from friends and family to the mailman, teacher or newspaper carrier. They make great stocking stuffers as well! Everyone
will be cooking and baking throughout the holidays and we have
Giant Eagle and WalMart cards available for gift shopping or food
shopping! Cards can be purchased after all Masses or you can
place an order for a specific card or amount by calling the School
or Rectory or requesting an Order Form at Masses. Orders are sent
out Monday mornings and cards are received on the following
Thursday. There is NO COST to purchase the cards and the cards
are worth the face value. The school receives a specific commission for each card and all proceeds go directly to maintaining St.
Peter’s School. THE LAST DAY TO ORDER SCRIP CARDS
FOR BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING IS MON., NOV. 17.
THE FINAL DAY TO ORDER BEFORE CHRISTMAS
WILL BE MONDAY, DEC. 15.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
We would like to thank Brant’s Lawn &
Landscaping for sponsoring an ad in our
bulletin.