Saint Paul Parish
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg
820 Carbon Road ● Greensburg, PA 15601
December 21, 2014
4th Sunday of Advent
Rev. Lawrence L.
Manchas
Pastor
Rev. Francisco Robles
Gan, Jr.
Parochial Vicar
Parish Office Hours
Liturgical Schedule
Monday - Thursday
Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM
Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:00 AM
Reconciliation:
Saturday
3:00 PM
8:30 AM—12:00 NOON
1:00 PM — 4:30 PM
Fridays
8:30 AM — 3:00 PM
Parish Staff
Sue Craig …………………….Coordinator of Faith Formation
Jason Stanislaw……...………..…...Director of Evangelization
Emily Lapisardi………………………..…...Director of Music
Ginny Buzzard …………………….……...Business Manager
James Mosser…………………....……………………Secretary
Bob Stauffer..…………...……….......Director of Maintenance
Parish Directory
Church:…………………………………………..724-834-6880
Church Fax:……………………………….…….724-834-1492
Church Email:…………………….……[email protected]
Web Site:…………………..….www.churchofsaintpaul.org
St. Vincent de Paul…………………………….724-420-3279
Aquinas Academy:………………………...…..724-834-7940
Baptism:
By appointment only. Please call
the Parish Office at least four months in advance
of the birth. A class for parents is required to reflect
on the meaning of the sacrament, to review the
ceremony, and to highlight the importance of the
family’s commitment to practice the Catholic Faith.
Weddings: Engaged couples, one of whom
must be an active, registered member of the parish,
should contact the Parish Office at least six months
in advance on the intended wedding; a date
should not be set before this contact. Pre-marriage
formation is required to prepare for this serious,
life-long commitment.
New Parishioners: You are warmly
welcomed to the Parish. You may register by calling
the Parish Office.
Moving: Please notify the office immediately.
Bulletin Deadline: Monday:
12:00 Noon
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
December 24
No Weekday Morning Mass at St. Paul or
St Bruno
Saint Paul Parish:
6:00PM & 10:00PM
Saint Bruno Parish
4:00PM & Midnight Mass
December 25:
Saint Paul Parish:
No Christmas Day Mass
Saint Bruno Parish:
10:00AM
THE POPE IS COMING TO PENNSYLVANIA !!!
Pope Francis has formally announced his intention to attend the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia . He
will be the 4th reigning Pontiff to visit our nation in its history.
Families from across the Diocese of Greensburg are invited to
journey to Philadelphia for this event.
Two package options for the pilgrimages will be offered. The
first is a weeklong pilgrimage that will include the World Meeting of Families Conference and Papal events from September
21-28. The pilgrimage includes 7 night hotel stay, Conference
Registration & Welcome Kit, Coach bus transportation. $100
Debit Card, SEPTA (transportation) Pass, Breakfast on September 26 & 28, Diocesan Gathering September 26, Festival of
Families September 26, Papal Mass September 27. The cost is
$2459/person; $3158/couple; $5649/family of 4.
The second option is a weekend pilgrimage that includes
Papal Activities only from September 25-28. This includes 3
night hotel stay, Coach bus transportation, Breakfast September
26 & 28, Diocesan Gathering September 26, Festival of Families
September 26, Papal Mass September 27. The cost for this
option is $1162/person, $1452/Couple, $2905/Family of 4.
Registration deadlines are fast approaching! The deadline to
register for the weeklong pilgrimage is January 10 and the
deadline for the weekend pilgrimage is February 15. For more
information or to register, log on to
www.dioceseofgreensburg.org.
REMEMBER THE RECENTLY DECEASED
In your generosity please remember to pray for our recently
deceased parish members:
Frances Bucciarelli (65)
Annabelle Sarni (84)
John Yakubisin (90)
December 21, 2014
REGIONAL MASS SCHEDULE FOR CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
CHRISTMAS EVE: Our Lady of Grace 4:00PM, 7:00PM, & 11:00PM;
St Benedict 6PM & 10:00PM; Cathedral 4:00PM & Midnight; Holy
Cross 5:00PM & Midnight.
CHRISTMAS DAY: St. Benedict 9:00AM; Our Lady of Grace
10:30AM; Cathedral 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:30AM; Holy Cross 9:00AM.
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
MASS SCHEDULE
Saint Paul Parish:
December 31 4:00 PM
January 1 9:00 AM
Saint Bruno Parish:
Dec. 31 6:00 PM .
VOCALISTS & INSTRUMENTALISTS NEEDED
St. Paul Parish is blessed with amateur and professional musicians that devote time and talent to the choir. We need to grow
our group to remain a strong and vibrant choir. We need and
would welcome new voices and instrumentalists.
All of us have times when we cannot be at rehearsal or liturgies, so do not let that interfere
with your interest in choir at St. Paul. When we
commit the time and talent that we have it all
comes together. Please consider this ministry.
Try it on for the Christmas season. Instrumentalists (including, but not limited to, strings, brass,
and woodwinds) are especially sought for Christmas liturgies. To learn more or become involved in the music ministry,
please speak to the music director Emily Lapisardi after Mass or
email her at [email protected].
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING INSTRUCTION
CM-BBT is a medically based, scientifically researched and
highly effective NFP method that can be used with no harmful
side effects to avoid, postpone or plan pregnancy. The next
Natural Family Planning CM-BBT Method Instruction is scheduled for MONDAY JANUARY 12, 2015 beginning at 6pm at
the Catholic Charities office in Greensburg. Participants are
required to attend only ONE session. The instruction, continued
support and follow-up are provided by a medically certified CMBBT Professional. Please call at least one week prior to instruction date to pre-register. Contact Mary Ann Newhouse at
Catholic Charities at 724-837-1840, ext 1658 for additional
information or to register for this or an upcoming class. For
more information on the CM-BBT Method, visit
www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org and link into Natural Family Planning.
Children and Family Services Appeal Collection
As you are aware, every year the second collection at all Christmas Masses has been for those people living
within our own diocese who are less fortunate than we. This collection is titled the “Children and Family Services Appeal.” On the coming Christmas Feast, which reminds us of the gift of God's own Son, Jesus Christ
given to each of us without question of our merit or eligibility, We ask you to support the “Children and Family
Services Appeal” and make your contribution toward changing the future of an individual, a family or a child
through the good work of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg.
GOD PROVIDES , BUT YOU ARE THE DELIVERY SYSTEM
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This Week at Saint Paul Parish
Saturday, December 20
Faith Formation 9:30-11:30AM
Advent Penance Service– Blessed Sacrament
Cathedral 11:00AM
Reconciliation 3:00PM (individual)
Sunday, December 21
Youth Ministry St Paul 6:00-8:00PM
Monday, December 22
No Scouts
Rosary Recitation 8:30-9:00AM
Tuesday, December 23
Office closes at 11:00AM and stays closed
until Monday 12/29 at 8:30AM
Joint Parish Staff Luncheon 11:30 AM
Wednesday, December 24
No Scouts
Children & Family Services Appeal
Thursday, December 25
Friday, December 26
OFFICE CLOSED
Saturday December 27
Sunday, December 28
OFFICE CLOSED
UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS
March For Life:
January 22, for bus reservations call Paul Whalen
at 724-836-3096.
Evangelization Workshop: “LEARNING TO
SHARE YOUR STORY" at St. Paul Parish on January 24. Contact Jason for details. [email protected]; 724-8346880ext. 16.
Oblates of Saint Benedict:
The Oblates of Saint Benedict, Latrobe Deanery,
will meet at Saint Vincent Seminary, Brownfield
Room 202 at 6:45PM December 21. If you want
to pray Vespers with the monks at 5:00PM and
share a meal afterwards contact Fr. Donald at 724
-805-2291 in advance.
Discovering Christ Series leadership training
conference will be at Mother of Sorrows Parish on
January 16-17. Cost is $45 and register at discoveringchristconference.org or by contacting Jason at [email protected] or
724-834-6880.
Heroes For HIM †
Youth (Grades 6-12)
December Youth Ministry Meeting will be at St. Paul
Dec. 14– Youth Ministry Meeting 6:00-8:00PM
Dec. 21– Youth Ministry Meeting 6:00-8:00PM
MARCH FOR LIFE REFLECTION
The March for Life is the annual opportunity to peacefully protest the
Rowe vs Wade decision that allows abortion to be legal in the United
States. Several buses depart from Greensburg; St. Paul Parish, Diocese of Greensburg, Greensburg Central Catholic to name three. An
early departure and a long ride, both ways, make it a tiresome trip., but,
when you get off the bus in the heart of our nation’s capital and see the
vast number of like-minded people in the grassy mall in front of the
Capital building it becomes invigorating. Literally millions of people
gathered to protest legalized abortion! There is music, speakers, and
testimonials from women and men who have experienced the sorrow
that comes along after the decision to abort an unborn child. Protestors
are there representing both sides of the issues, often carrying creative
banners that state their view. Media is there, but sadly only stations like
EWTN carry the event. They will broadcast it a few times. The biggest
thing to me was the sea of people at the March. There is this huge
throng of people who clamor for change, yet many of our Senators and
Representatives do not recognize the call for change. You will see a
few Pro-Life Congressmen and women speak out during the rally but
they are still the minority. Consider coming with us this year. The first
time you may come because I invite you, but in the future you will come
because it is right! Rally, march and speak out for unborn children!
THANKS FROM FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES
Many, many thanks to all those who shopped for a gift or gave a monetary donation toward our parish Advent project. Thanks to you 22 Children will have a brighter Christmas. Each family was also given a small
grocery gift card . You are a blessing to them and to our parish!
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER DANCE
The combined parishes of Saint Paul and Saint Bruno Churches will be
having their 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance on Wednesday
evening, December 31, 2014. The event will begin with a buffet dinner
at 9:00 PM followed by live musical entertainment until 1:00 am. The
cost is $25 per person and includes dinner, dessert, beer, snacks and a
champagne toast at midnight. Also available is a separate program for
school-aged children, for $10 per child. This will include movies, games,
food and fun! This event is open to the public! Please call the parish
offices at 724-836-0690 (St. Bruno) or 724-834-6880 (St. Paul) before
December 20 to order your tickets.
HELP NEEDED
… with Funerals. Our Parish is in need of help with funerals. We
need people to be altar servers for the Funeral Mass. If you are
interested please call the Parish Office and
speak to Jim.
… with Operation Fresh Express. With the winter weather upon us OFE needs additional help.
It is an outdoor distribution so the workers
need breaks more often. Call the Parish office
if you can help.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — I will fix a place for my people.
(2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16).
Psalm — For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord
(Psalm 89).
Second Reading — To the only wise God, through Jesus
Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27).
Gospel — Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be
done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass
© 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56
Tuesday:
Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14;
Lk 1:57-66
Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;
Lk 1:67-79
Thursday:
Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29;
Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25]
Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14;
Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12;
Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6;
Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
Friday:
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab,
16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22
Saturday:
Sunday:
1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a,
2-8
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps
128:1-5
or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or
Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 3940]
PRAYER CHAIN LEADERS
Audrey & Mike Lucotch...724-834-2113
Mary Ellen Thompson… 724-836-1408
Prayer Chain is activated on Tuesday!
WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS
Due to the schedule for printing the bulletin collection information was not available. Thank you for
your continued generosity! Please remember to use
your Offertory Envelopes to ensure an accurate account of your donations.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday
4:30 p.m.
December 20
†Edward & Loretta Repasky
(Children)
Sunday
9:00 a.m.
December 21, 4th Sunday of Advent
†Mary Alice Rosetti
(Angelo & Carol Rosetti)
Monday
8:00 a.m.
December 22-Weekday
† Hailey Cox
(Family)
Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
December 24-Christmas Eve
† Lester Grimm
(wife, Josephine)
†Deceased Members of St. Paul Parish
10:00 p.m.
Thursday
December 25-Christmas Day
10:00a.m. Mass at St. Bruno
Friday
December 26-Weekday
No Mass at St. Paul
Saturday
4:30 p.m.
December 27– St. John the Apostle
Deceased Members of St. Paul Parish
Sunday
December 28-3rd Feast of the
Holy Family
†Ronnie Firment
(Tom Miscik)
9:00 a.m.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light
shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS’
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, December 24, 2014-6:00 p.m.
Extraordinary Ministers: Sue, Megan & Caitlin Craig; Lisa
Crowe; Cheryl, Dave, & Vince Ream.
Lector: Jim Sherin
Altar Servers: Ben Craig, Jarret Ream; Ayla & Mitchell
Sarsfield
Wednesday, December 24, 2014 10:00 p.m.
Extraordinary Ministers: Jeff, Stephanie & Vanessa Peterinelli, Tom Myers, Brenda Concannon, Karen Douglas.
Lector: Paul F. Whalen
Altar Servers: Noah & Caleb Ficerai-Garland, Evan Thomas,
Brian Gralluzzo
Saturday, December 27, 2014—4:30 p.m.
Extraordinary Ministers: Paul Whalen, Sharon DeVito, Jackie
Noll, Walt Moore, Joe Brecht, James Natale, Jerry Hanley
Lector: Carol Whalen
Altar Servers: Evan Oblak & Brianna Savko
Sunday, December 28, 2014—9:00 a.m.
Extraordinary Ministers: Karen Galvin, Kathy Hill, Sharon
Highberger, Mark Ulishney, Gene Morris, Joan Ulishney
Lector: Theresa Very
Altar Servers: Sean Newhouse & Vanessa Peterinelli