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St. Raymond of the Mountains
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
and
A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg
November 2, 2014
All Souls’ Day
Rev. Thaddeus J. Kaczmarek
Pastor
St. Raymond of the Mountains
170 School House Lane, P.O. Box 330
Donegal, PA 15628
Contact Information:
Parish Office ........................................ 724-593-7479
Parish Fax ........................................... 724-593-5934
Website - www.straymondchurch.org
Parish Staff:
Rev. Thaddeus J. Kaczmarek,
Pastor
Email ……[email protected]
Toni Terretti
Coordinator of Faith Formation
Email…………………………[email protected]
Mary Strucaly, Parish Secretary
Email……….…[email protected]
Addy Evangeliste, Bulletin Editor
Email………[email protected]
MASSES:
Saturday (Vigil): 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m. at St. Raymond Chapel (under office) Except Thursdays.
Holy Days: See bulletin
CONFESSIONS:
Saturday: 3:30 p.m.
BAPTISMS:
Please contact the Parish Office for Baptism.
MARRIAGES:
Arrangements should be made with the Pastor at least one year in advance.
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Closed Thursday.
St. Raymond of the Mountains Parish Mission Statement
We, the parish of St. Raymond of the Mountains (Donegal, PA) are situated in a resort area and comprised
of many rural communities. We come together to share and strengthen our faith in God and each other by
celebrating the sacraments and striving to follow God’s teaching. We are called to be open to the Holy Spirit
and to build a stronger Faith Community by serving the needs of others, by educating, and by welcoming all.
St. Raymond of the Mountains Church
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
(All Souls’ Day)
November 2, 2014
If we have died with Christ,
we believe we shall also live with him.
-- Romans 6:8
FALL HARVEST DECORATIONS
Fall decorations are needed to help decorate the
Church and grounds as we enter into the spirit of the
Harvest and to remind us of God’s blessings in our
lives. Anyone who can donate Mums, Gourds,
Pumpkins, or Indian Corn, please call the Parish
Office at 724-593-7479 and indicate what you will drop
off. Everything can be dropped off by St. Raymond’s
kitchen door. Thank you in advance for
your generosity, help, and support.
Annual Appeal for Retired Religious and
Diocesan Retired Priests Collection
Support religious communities. “Your generous
contribution helps us to care for our retired sisters
and enables our younger sisters to continue in active
ministry,” writes a religious sister. Your gift to today’s
collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious provides
vital support for the retirement needs of senior sisters,
brothers, and religious order priests. It also helps ensure
that younger members can continue the good works of
their elders!
The St. Raymond’s Christian Mothers will hold
their monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 11,
at 8:30 AM. We will be celebrating Veterans Day
and Thanksgiving. All ladies are invited to attend.
January Calendar Tickets are still available to
purchase. Contact the Parish Office at 724-593-7479
if you would like a ticket.
TODAY’S READINGS
The readings listed here are chosen from the broad
selection available for this Sunday.
First Reading — The souls of the just are in the hands of
God, and no torment shall touch them (Wisdom 3:1-9).
Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I
shall want (Psalm 23).
Second Reading — Hope does not disappoint, because
the love of God has been poured out into our hearts
(Romans 5:5-11) or Romans 6:3-9.
Gospel — This is the will of the Father, that everyone
who sees the Son and believes may have eternal life
(John 6:37-40).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14
Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-32; Lk 14:15-24
Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14;
Lk 14:25-33
Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10
Friday:
Phil 3:17 — 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-8
Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9;
Lk 16:9-15
Sunday:
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9;
1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22
In your charity please pray for the soul of
Joseph R. Schachte, former member of
St. Boniface who passed away on October 27, 2014.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful
departed rest in peace.
Please remember in your prayers
Anderson, Pam Balow, Karen Barrett, Bern Belan, Austin Brown, Donnie Brown, Ted Cale, Cathy, Cindy, Julie
Charlesbros, Josephine, Adrian Demidont, Sarah DePasquale, James Diskin, Isaac Donaldson, Edith, Debby Ernesty,
Frank Ernesty, George Estochin, Laura Estochin, Mildred Estochin, Martha Fabian, Steve Fedorka, Jason, Jonathan
Finger, Patty Gadek, Garret, Barry Huey, Megan Hess Kalp, Tanner Kalp, Lorraine Kemp, Florence Kinneer, Stella
Knapp, Frank Kuhns, Karen, Namon Lilly, Lucille, Ken & Mary Ann Mach, Mary, Clarence Mastowski, Sr., Mindy and
family, Rodney Morrison, Jan Nicotera, Steve Nietfeld, Felipe Nieves, Jane Ondecheck, Bill Pospisil, Karen Rega,
Brian Shearer, David Stahl, Stephanie, Helen M. Sparks, Tara, Theresa, Colleen & sons, Bryce Vargo, Vickie,
Ron Williams, Sandy White, and Leila Zuzik.
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg
The Pastoral Council Meeting is scheduled for
this Tuesday, November 4, at 6:30 PM
in St. Raymond’s Parish Social Hall.
All members please plan to attend.
Cantor/Choir Practice The practice for Christmas
music will be this Thursday, November 6, at 6:30 PM
at St. Raymond Church. If anyone is interested,
please join us.
Reminder
The Stewardship Meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, November 18, at 6:30 PM
in St. Raymond’s Rectory Meeting Room.
All members please plan to attend.
A course on Morality will be held from
6:30 - 9:00 PM, November 6 and 13 in St. Raymond
Parish Social Hall.
Families in Need Campaign… it is time once again to help our families for Thanksgiving. Envelopes have been
placed on the table in the back of the church. Any amount that you can give will be a big help for our families this
holiday season.
2015 Mass Intentions
We are now scheduling Mass intentions for 2015. Each person may request up to 10 intentions for ONE person
or ONE family. The priest, by Canon Law, cannot celebrate multiple intentions for one Mass. If you would like to
request your intentions, please do so as soon as possible; either in writing, and place in the collection or mailing it to
the Parish Office. Please indicate your intentions and suggested dates on your written request.
The Mass Intentions Policy is posted on the bulletin boards in the Church, and can be provided to you upon request
by calling or coming to the Parish Office.
Tickets still on sale for the Lenox Nativity Set
The 25-piece Lenox Nativity was created exclusively for Lenox Nativity Sculptures.
Each figure is an original work of art and crafted of bone china. Each figure is inscribed
with the Lenox trademark upon the base in pure 24-karat gold. Each ticket gives you
five chances to win. The winning number is taken from the 7 PM. First Drawing Only,
PA Lottery on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Tickets are void after 30 days. Only 200
tickets available. The proceeds benefit St. Raymond Christian Mothers.
Geibel Coat Drive
Geibel Catholic High School’s French Honor Society is once again sponsoring a coat drive for the benefit
of St. Vincent De Paul, Rendu Services, and Connellsville Ministries. In addition to winter coats, we are also
accepting blankets and baby sleepers. The collection box is in the back of the Church. Thank you.
Greensburg Central Catholic is pleased
to announce its annual Open House event next
Sunday, November 9, from 2:00-4:30 PM. Parents
and prospective students are welcome to visit and
observe the challenging learning experiences the
school has to offer. Take a student-guided tour of
the school’s outstanding facilities, meet with teachers
and staff and hear from Principal Donald Teti why
GCC can be a transformative, faith filled education
for each student, as well as his vision for the future
of the school. Visiting our open house is a great way
for students and parents to learn what it means to be
a student at our school. We are excited and looking
forward to this event, we hope to see you all soon.
For additional information contact 724-834-0310.
This Week in the Parish
Sunday, Nov. 2
- 8:00 a.m. Morning Mass
- 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond Religious
Ed. Classes (CL)
- 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass
Tuesday, Nov. 4
- 6:30 p.m. Finance Council Meeting (RM)
Thursday, Nov. 6 - 6:30 p.m. Cantor/Choir Practice (CH)
- 6:30 p.m. Bible Study (PH)
- 6:30 p.m. Course on Morality (PH)
Saturday, Nov. 8
- 4:05 p.m. Pray the Rosary (CH)
- 4:30 p.m. Evening Mass
Sunday, Nov. 9
- 8:00 a.m. Morning Mass
- 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond Religious
Ed. Classes (CL)
- 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass
- 11:45 a.m. Parish Thanksgiving Dinner
(RC) = Rectory Chapel (RM) = Rectory Meeting Room
(CH) = Church (CL) = Classrooms (PH) = Parish Social Hall
National Vocation Awareness Week will be celebrated
in our country November 2-9, 2014.
Please ask Our Lord for more dedicated, holy priests,
deacons and consecrated women and men. May they be
inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community,
and respond generously to God’s gift of a vocation.
Our Weekly Offering
OFFERTORY - October 25 & 26, 2014
(99 out of 388 envelopes used which is 26%)
Envelopes
$2,138.75
Loose
866.00
Monthly
70.00
Youth
00.00
Total
$3,074.75
Needed for Expenses
Difference
All Saints
World Mission Sunday
Peter’s Pence
$4,600.00
- $1,525.25
$55.00
$2.00
$3.00
Many thanks and may God Bless you
for your generosity!!!
Annual Parish Thanksgiving Dinner
Next Sunday, November 9 at 11:45 AM in the Parish
Social Hall. All Parishioners and Friends of St. Raymond
are most welcome. The parish will provide dinner; we ask
that you consider bringing a dessert to share.
Please sign up to help us better plan for this
special day, sign-up sheets are in the back of the church.
Helpers Needed!! Anyone interested in helping with
cooking, setting up the hall, serving, and of course cleanup
are most welcome. Help will be needed Friday, November
7 to prepare and Sunday to serve and enjoy. Thank you, we
hope to see you there!
MASSES THIS WEEK
Sat. - November 1 - Vigil: ALL SAINTS
4:30 p.m.
For the People
Sun. - November 2 - ALL SOULS’ DAY
8:00 a.m.
For Parish Members
10:30 a.m. For Parish Members
Mon. - November 3 - WEEKDAY
8:00 a.m.
+ Judith Hasselman (Ray Werthman) (Chapel)
Tues. - November 4 - ST. CHARLES BORROMEO, BISHOP
8:00 a.m.
+ William Hitlan (Mike & Toni Terretti) (Chapel)
Wed. - November 5 - WEEKDAY
8:00 a.m.
+ Raymond S. Werthman (Ray Werthman) (Chapel)
Thurs. - November 6 - WEEKDAY
NO MASS SCHEDULED
Fri. - November 7 - WEEKDAY
8:00 a.m.
+ Michael Chereka (Gdosky Family) (Chapel)
Sat. - November 8 - Vigil: THE DEDICATION OF THE
LATERAN BASILICA
4:30 p.m.
+ Emma Babyak (Denise & Mike Dalfonso)
Sun. - November 9 - THE DEDICATION OF THE
LATERAN BASILICA
8:00 a.m.
+ Patricia Posipil (Addy Evangeliste & Family)
10:30 a.m. + Joseph Shogan (Children of Ben Shogan)
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
SERVERS
Sat. Nov. 8
Sun. Nov. 9
Sun. Nov. 9
4:30 p.m. - Timmy Pisula
8:00 a.m. - Clair Sirofchuck
10:30 a.m. - Sara Aumer
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION
Sat. Nov. 8
Sun. Nov. 9
Sun. Nov. 9
4:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. -
Karen Nedley
Carol Ramela
In need
Bruce Anderson
Mary Anderson
Noreen Brady
Deneen Vinkler
Mary DeLose
Bea Waite
READERS
Sat. Nov. 8
Sun. Nov. 9
Sun. Nov. 9
4:30 p.m. - Tim Pisula
8:00 a.m. - Ray Werthman
10:30 a.m. - Devyn Lisi