St. Alphonsus Parish
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201 Church Road
Wexford, PA 15090
Parish Founded in 1840
School Established 1889
SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD,KING OF THE UNIVERSE
November 23, 2014
PARISH PRIESTS
Father Peter P. Murphy, Pastor
Father Edward M. Czemerda, Parochial Vicar
DEACON
Mr. Albert E. Heiles Jr.
ST. ALPHONSUS SCHOOL
Pre School to Eighth Grade
Mr. Robert D. Reese, Principal
DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CCD Kindergarten to Eighth Grade
Youth Ministry - Adult Religious Education
Sacramental Preparation
Louis Bosco, Director of Religious Education
YOUTH MINISTRY
Mike Shipe, Director
COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
Cindy Cusic Micco
MUSIC MINISTRY
Mary Heagy, Director of Liturgical Music & Choir
John and Lynn DeNisi, Directors of Folk Choir
Nancy Barnes, Organist
PHONE NUMBERS (area code 724)
Parish Office (Rectory) ..................... 724-935-1151
Fax ................................................... 724-934-3788
Dept. of Religious Education-CCD ... 724-935-1160
St. Alphonsus School ....................... 724-935-1152
School Fax……………………………724-935-1110
DIOCESAN VICTIMS HOTLINE………….888-808-1235
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WEB-SITES:
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TWITTER - @StAlphonsusWex
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BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesday 4:00 p.m.
Our Parish Mission Statement
The faith family of St. Alphonsus enjoys a rich heritage and
historic tradition supported by Catholic education. Nourished
by the Eucharist and strengthened by the Scriptures, our
purpose is to learn and share our faith with each other through
each generation. We are committed to prayer, service, and
building the Kingdom of God through the guidance of the
Holy Spirit. We seek to create a vibrant spirit of generosity
and evangelization throughout our church and community by
inviting and empowering all to use their treasures and talents.
ALL THE NATIONS WILL BE
ASSEMBLED BEFORE HIM
AS KING OF THE UNIVERSE.
TIMES OF SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday Vigil Mass:
5:00 p.m.
Sunday:
6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m.,10:00 a.m.,
12:15 p.m.
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday thru Friday
7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m.
Saturday Morning:
9:00 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Saturday afternoon
12:00 Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday evening
6:00 p.m. after Mass
INFANT BAPTISM
Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. by personal appointment. Parents,
please make arrangements for Baptism preparation class before the
baby is born.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) CHILDREN (RCIC)
All Adults and children who are interested in being received into Full
Communion with the Catholic Church should contact the Parish
Office.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Notification of intention to marry must be given six months in
advance.
Solemnity of
Our Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the Universe
November 23, 2014
“Inherit the Kingdom
prepared for you
from the foundation
of the world,” said Jesus
—Matthew 25:34
The Feast of Christ the King is very fitting for the end of
the Church Liturgical Year. We are reminded of the Final
Judgment when Jesus will reign in His Glory. His
Invitation to the just, in whose number we yearn to be, is
most welcoming. “Come, you who are blessed by my
Father. Inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from
the foundation of the world.”
COLLECTION FOR THE
RETIRED RELIGIOUS SISTERS
The annual collection for the retired members of our
Religious Communities is this Sunday. There is great
need of continuous healthcare for our elderly Sisters.
This special collection draws the most generous
response from St. Alphonsus Parish.
The Collection on Thanksgiving Day Mass is for
the special needs of our people, especially at this time of
year.
You are invited and encouraged to begin your
Thanksgiving morning by joining in the celebration of the
“Eucharist” - which really means “Thanks-Giving.” Our
Parish Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated at
10:00a.m.
Following Thanksgiving Day Mass, all are invited to
gather in the lobby of the school for coffee and tea and
baked goods. This is a wonderful opportunity to join
together to meet each other’s extended families home for
the holiday.
If you plan to be at Thanksgiving day Mass and are
doing some baking this week, please consider baking
a dozen muffins or a loaf of pumpkin bread or any
other sweet treat for all to share after Mass and
deliver it to the rectory Wednesday morning or
afternoon or to the school lobby before Mass on
Thanksgiving Day.
175/125 ANNIVERSARY MERCHANDISE
ST. ALPHONSUS PARISH - CHRISTMAS PROJECT
The Anniversary Merchandise is being sold after
Masses this weekend at the school vestibule.
In addition a donut social is offered after 8am and
10am Masses.
St. Vincent Mission in the Appalachian town
of David, Kentucky, is counting on our
generous help to provide gifts for their
Christmas store.
Gift tags are separated in to baskets for
men, women, and children. There is as much need for
men’s and women’s clothing as there is for the children,
and it is even recommended to leave the tag on.
(You may remove the price). It will bring great joy to the
families who shop at St. Vincent’s Christmas store to
have a variety of items from which to choose. If
purchasing toys, we recommend toys that do not require
batteries. Do not gift wrap the items.
Under the direction of Sr. Kathleen Weigand, St. Vincent
Mission makes it possible for over 170 families there to
shop for Christmas gifts for each member of their family
using a simple token system, parents are able to
choose Christmas gifts for each family member.
These gifts are new items of clothing, toys and other gift
items that are donated to the mission for this purpose.
Please bring gifts with tags to the back of church this
Sunday and next Sunday before 12:15p.m. Mass.
The parish office will be closed
Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 28.
CCD Students are to assemble with their families for
Mass this Monday, November 24 by 6:00p.m. at
school in order to prepare for Mass to begin at
6:30p.m. in church.
Special children items for the Christmas store at
St. Vincent Mission in David, Kentucky, may be
donated this evening - NEWLY PURCHASED TOYS AND
GAMES.
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - Nov. 23
K-of-C CHRISTMAS SEALS
MASS INTENTIONS
Included in today’s bulletin is the Knights of Columbus
56th Anniversary annual Christmas Seals & envelope.
Please be generous in your response to this appeal on
behalf of the developmentally disabled children at
McGuire Home in New Brighton and those enrolled at the
St. Anthony School Program at various parochial schools
throughout the diocese. Please use the seals on your
Christmas correspondence.
SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST,
KING OF THE UNIVERSE - Nov. 22/23
5:00p.m. Saturday - Louis & Julia Sinko & Family by
Wayne & Regina Yetter
6:00a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Parish
8:00a.m. Madeline Seibert by Family
10:00a.m. Rosemary Zappa by Husband Robert
12:15p.m. James Meinert by Debbie & Ron Meinert
CHILDREN CHOIR FOR CHRISTMAS EVE MASS
Monday, November 24 - Vietnamese Martyrs
7:00a.m. Joseph D. Michels by Richard Michels
9:00a.m. Herman Sciullo by Family
6:30p.m. CCD Family Mass
Tuesday, November 25 - St. Catherine of Alexandria
7:00a.m. Special Intention by Family
9:00a.m. Garry Molloy by Lois Barrett
Wednesday, November 26 - Weekday
7:00a.m. Theresa & Joseph Michels by
Richard Michels
9:00a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Parish
All School Mass
Thursday, November 27—THANKSGIVING
10:00am Olive & Rob Senita by Family.
William Peck by Wife Bonnie &
Daughter Andrea.
Friday, November 28 - Weekday
7:00a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Parish
9:00a.m. Joseph Saffa by Ed & Faye Basa
Saturday, November 29 - LAST DAY OF THE
Our parish invites children — from
kindergarten through eighth grade —
to participate in a Children’s Choir for
the 4p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. We
also welcome children instrumentalists
at this liturgy.
Weekly practices are held as follows:
*
*
Monday nights from 7:15 to 8pm in church,
immediately following CCD instruction.
Thursday mornings at 8am in the music room at
St. Alphonsus School. Extra practices will be
scheduled as needed
Please call Music Director Mary Heagy, at 724-538-5258,
or email [email protected],
if you wish to have your child participate.
SOUL YOUTH MINISTRY
to ATTEND RETREAT IN LIGONIER
St. Alphonsus’ SOUL Youth Ministry
will attend a Fall retreat at Ligonier
Camp and Conference Center in
mid-December.
The youth will leave the church at
6:30pm on Friday, December 12, and
return about 1:30pm on Sunday, December 14. The
cost is $100; please make checks payable to
St. Alphonsus. Sign up now.
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Regular Sunday Collection
Offertory Online
School Collection
School Online
Religious Retirement Collection
Religious Retirement Online
Parish Share
Parish Share Online
Thank you
$ 9,348.25
1,772.00
1,283.00
25.00
2,484.00
25.00
806.00
50.00
LITURGICAL YEAR
9:00a.m. Sandy Mohall by Mihm Family
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT - Nov. 29/30
5:00p.m. Saturday - Rochelle Porter by Hein Family
6:00a.m Living & Deceased Members of the Parish
8:00a.m Thomas Myron by Hein Family
10:00a.m. Rosemary Zappa by Husband Robert
12:15p.m. Shirley Grosick by Dave Brudy
Please pray for the Souls of the
Faithful Departed especially,
Mr. Elmer Henniger, 87, of
Iowa, father of Carmel Brevik (husband Barry)
of our parish.
Also pray for Mrs. Clara Sullivan, 102, of West
View, grandmother of Dr. Jeffrey Hein (wife Anne) of
our parish.
To the families of our dearly departed ones, we
extent our sympathy.