Catholic Communities serving the Upper Allegheny Valley Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament ~ St. Joseph Parishes Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church - LPH 11th and Carolina Street Natrona Heights, PA 15065 Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Weekday Mass Schedule Tuesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Following the Tuesday evening Mass Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish - MBS A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 800 Montana Avenue Natrona Heights, PA 15065 SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Afternoon Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. Weekday Mass Schedule See Weekday Schedule Inside Holy Day See Schedule in Bulletin Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 11:00 a.m.-11:45am Administration Center Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday St. Joseph Parish - STJ A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust St. Ladislaus Church 48 Spruce Street Natrona, PA 15065 Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Weekdays Monday - Friday 8:30 am Holy Day See Schedule in Bulletin Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday Evening 5:30-5:45 p.m. Administration Center Office Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday February 8, 2015 When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him. - Mk 1:32-34 Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. Sacrament of Baptism Held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month. Baptisms are scheduled by calling the Administrative Office. Baptisms will be scheduled after parents have completed the baptismal class and obtained godparent sponsor letters. Sacrament of Matrimony Contact one of the priests at least 6 months before a suggested date. No wedding date will be reserved until the couple has met with the priest. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Two anointing Masses are held annually—one in the spring and one in the fall. If you or your loved one is in need of this Sacrament, please call the Administrative Office so that a date and time can be arranged. RCIA Persons who are not baptized and those who were baptized in another faith or those with no religious education are prepared for full membership in the Catholic Church in the RCIA process. Call the Religious Education Office. DIRECTORY AND STAFF Administration Center 1526 Union Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA 15065 MBS Main Number MBS Website 724-226-4900 www.olmbs.org STJ Main Number STJ Website 724-224-1336 stjosephnatrona.webs.com Pastor: E-Mail: Rev. James K. Mazurek [email protected] Parochial Vicar: E-Mail: Rev. Nicholas A. Spirko [email protected] Permanent Deacon: E-Mail: Patrick G. Wood [email protected] Ms. Patricia DeWitt [email protected] MBS Secretary: E-Mail: STJ Secretary: E-Mail: Ms. Debbie Wichrowski [email protected] MBS & STJ Religious Ed: Phone : E-Mail: Mrs. Katie Weikert 724-224-3339 [email protected] MBS & STJ Safe Environment Coordinator: Mrs. Maureen Wood E-Mail: [email protected] MBS Music Minister: E-Mail: STJ Music Minister: E-mail: Mrs. Deborah Mialki [email protected] Mrs. Diane Pleva [email protected] MBS & OLMBSS Advancement: Mrs. Heather Wygonik E-Mail: [email protected] MBS Council Chair: E-Mail: STJ Council Chair: E-Mail: David Wygonik [email protected] Joseph Sadecky [email protected] OLMBS School: Main Office Phone: E-Mail: Sean T. Davis, Principal 724-226-2345 [email protected] STJ High School: Main Office Phone: E-Mail: Mrs. Beverly Kaniecki, Principal 724-224-5552 [email protected] Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline Child PSL Abuse Hotline 1-888-808-1235 1-800-932-0313 February 7 - February 15, 2015 Sat., Feb. 7, Vigil, The 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm MBS Evelyn Lynch - Bob & Sandy Natchie 6:00 pm STJ M/M Theodore Polczynski Ray & Fran Ruk Sunday, Feb. 1, The 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am MBS Nick J Staresinic - Rudy & Pat Palko 9:30 am LPH Margaret Chybrzynski - Family 10:00 am STJ John C & Frances Dolniak Kristen & Jeff Lucchino 11:00 am MBS Edward Shiring - Patricia Finkel 6:00 pm MBS For the People Monday, February 9, Weekday 7:30 am MBS Marilyn Barker - Lee Ann Jendrejeski 8:30 am LPH For the People Tuesday, February 10, Saint Scholastica 7:50 am MBS Frank Drahos, Jr Ron & Mary Rose Valasek 8:30 am LPH Benjamin Swantner Terry & Jennifer Crise & Family 7:00 pm LPH Jeannie & Garvie Miller Daughters, Aimee & Mary Kay Wednesday, February 11, Weekday 7:30 am MBS Edward Kostrzewski - George Kabay 8:30 am LPH John P Long - Daughter & Family Thursday, February 12, Weekday 7:30 am MBS Sabina Krzeminski Dr & Mrs Andrezj Groch 8:30 am LPH Rob Rookis - Mersing Family Friday, February 13, Weekday 7:30 am MBS NO MASS 8:30 am LPH Robert N Lodowski Larry & Patty Zandarski 9:30 am MBS Stella Biciolis Mike, Mary Ann & Michael Calfe Saturday, Feb. 14, Vigil: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm MBS Stanley & Florence Lewandowski Christine Lewandowski 6:00 pm STJ Donald Macurdy Stanley & Maxine Kowalski Sunday, February 15, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am MBS For the People 9:30 am LPH Leonard Jendrzejeski Frank & Irene Kocon 10:00 am STJ Victoria Wiktorowicz Millard & Mark Wiktorowicz 11:00 am MBS Joanne McGann - Ladies of Charity 6:00 pm MBS Joseph A Thimons - Wife & Children St. Joe’s Weekday Masses Just a reminder that this week the 8:30 AM weekday Masses at St. Joseph Parish will be held at LPH while the new carpet is being installed. THE PASTOR’S CORNER Reconciliation (also known as Confession) is a Sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in His love and mercy to offer sinners forgiveness for offenses committed against God. The forgiveness of sins involves four main parts: contrition, confession, penance and absolution: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Contrition: being sincerely sorry for having offended God is probably the most important act of the penitent. There can be no forgiveness of sin if we do not express sorrow and a resolve not to repeat our sin. Confession: confronting our sins in a profound way by admitting them aloud to God through the priest. Penance: an important part of the healing process, the penance is imposed by the priest as the means for us to make reparation for our sins. Absolution: the priest speaks the words by which “God, the Father of Mercies” reconciles us sinners - to Himself through the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. Guidelines for Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation: 1. Spend some time in preparation prior to entering the confessional. Use the time for an Examination of Conscience. After you have reviewed your sins, it is recommended that you say the Act of Contrition prior to entering the confessional. 2. When entering the confessional, remember that reconciliation may be face to face or anonymous with a screen between you and the priest. That is your choice. 3. Make the sign of the cross and say Bless me Father, for I have sinned. My last confession was…” (weeks, months or years). 4. Confess your sins and when you are finished say “I am sorry for these and all of my sins.” 5. The priest will assign you a penance and may offer any additional advice to help you be a better Catholic. 6. Then the priest, acting in the person of Christ, will absolve you from your sins and instruct you to go in peace. As Lent approaches, take advantage of the opportunities that the Sacrament of Reconciliation provides. God Bless. Fr. Jim OLMBSS School Fish Fry The Annual Lenten Fish Fry begins Friday, February 20th and runs every Friday through Good Friday, April 3rd. Eat In, Take Out and Drive-Thru available. St. Joseph HS Registration Register today for the Saint Joseph High School Class of 2019! Space is limited. Transfer students are also accepted on a rolling admission. Schedule a tour of SJHS today to learn more. Day and evening tours available. Contact Admissions Director. Shane Palumbo ‘92: [email protected], 724-226-4932. All bulletin announcements must be received by Monday at 9 am in written form or e-mail. Parish Share to Date MBS Goal Received to date $100,473.00 $ 52,038.01 STJ Goal Received to date $ 30,870.00 $ 17,920.50 The Good News Keeps Coming Ambassador’s Club The Campaign for the Church Alive submitted its final parish campaign results for all 199 parishes. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that the pledge numbers increased for both OLMBS and STJ Parishes. OLMBS had a target of $1,030,000 of which $963,145 has been realized. That is 94% of the target. We had already known that STJ had exceeded its target of $275,000 however the pledge figure has increased to $291,555. That is a 104% response. God is great and so are all of you! The Ambassador’s Club will meet Tuesday, February 10th from 11:45 am to 3:00 pm at the LPH Social Hall for the February Luncheon. Requested donation for luncheon is $7. Call Mary Lou at 724212-6062 for reservations and information. All seniors welcome. Congratulations to Jane Cole who won the $50 cash raffle at the December Ambassador’s Club luncheon. Proceeds were sent to the military. St. Ferdinand Parish, 2535 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. is hosting a two day weekend retreat entitled “Healing and Hope with IMMACULEE ILIBAGIZA. It begins on Friday, March 20th at 4 pm and concludes at 9 pm. Saturday, March 21st opens at 8:30 am and concludes at 12:30 pm. For information or to register please visit [email protected] or call 724-776-9177 Ext. 313. Be My Valentine Raffle - STJ Today, Sunday February 8th is the Be My Valentine Raffle. Don’t miss out on the fun, we have great Valentine’s Day prizes plus our Second Chance Drawing for all in attendance in the Church Hall after 10 AM Mass! Mardi Gras Volunteers Needed It takes a lot of time and effort to put on such an event as a Mardi Gras Party. We are in need of volunteers. Even if you are already attending, a few extra hands are always helpful, even for a little while. Contact Heather at 724-226-4900 and she will provide you with some of the areas of need for this event. Volunteers will continue to have a lot in determining future events such as Mardi Gras. OLMBS & STJ Youth Group The Youth Group will meet Sunday, February 15th in Patterson Hall at 1:00 pm. They will watch the movie “God’s Not Dead”. Call Mrs Calfe 724-2261041 or Mrs. Santi 724-226-8724 for more information.. Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Sunday, February 15th - 9 AM to 1 PM Knights of Columbus Council Home 28 Garfield Street, Natrona $6 adults $3 children under 6 Around the Diocese Women of Grace—One Day Conference “Women of Grace” - a one day conference with Johnette Benkovic will be held on Saturday, March 7th from 9 am to 4 pm at St. Thomas More Parish, 126 Fort Couch rd., Bethel Park. Johnnette Benkovic, who has her own show on EWTN will help women to discover their gift of Authentic Femininity and what God has in mind for YOU in your vocation as a daughter of the Most High God! To register or for more information, call 412-8330031 Est. 447 or wwwpgh.womenofgrace.com Catholic Daughters - STJ Catholic Daughter Court Price 849 will hold a meeting this Tuesday, February 10th at 6:30 PM at the Knights of Columbus on Garfield Street weather permitting. Please bring items for Love in a Backpack. Mission Statement Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish is a Roman Catholic Community with rich historical connections. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, together we celebrate Word and Eucharist. As disciples, we are called to serve Jesus Christ in each other through evangelization, leadership and stewardship. We strive throughout our faith journey o touch the lives of all God’s children so that we may give glory to the Almighty Father. OLMBS Saturday, February 14 Sunday, February 15 4:00 PM MBS 11:00 AM MBS Servers: Noah Barch, Xander & Mallory Zawart Lector: M O’Dell Eucharistic Ministers: G & K Conroy, C Lewandowski, B Glowacki, L Misejka, R Celecki, Jr. Servers: Victoria Miller, Trent Bielak, Gabriel Norris Lector: M Bielak Eucharistic Ministers: K Krysik, M Wood, J Thimons, M Dezort, 1 Volunteer 6:00 PM MBS Servers: Noah, Hannah, Sarah, Rebekah Young Lector: M McSparrin Eucharistic Ministers: 3 Volunteers Sunday, February 15 8:00 AM MBS Servers: Ally & Sam Wygonik, 1 Volunteer Lector: C Wygonik Eucharistic Ministers: J Dvorak, H Wygonik, T & JA Monteleone, J Ferlan 9:30 AM LPH Servers: Ethan, Anna, Ally Swierczewski Lector: C Maleski-Groch Eucharistic Ministers: JA Posney, B Lisco, L Milberger Mission Statement Saint Joseph Parish in Natrona is a Roman Catholic Community with rich history. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we celebrate Word and Eucharist. As disciples, we are called to serve Jesus Christ in each other through evangelization, leadership and stewardship. We strive throughout our faith journey to touch the lives of all God’s children so that we may give glory to the Almighty Father. STJ Saturday, February 14 Sunday, February 15 6:00 PM 10:00 AM Server: Gabrielle Haduch Lector: Justine Long-Meyers Eucharistic Ministers: Dave Pawlak, Paula Pawlak, Teresa Pollack Server: AJ Babinsack Lector: Jake Heasley Eucharistic Ministers: Lorraine Lionelli, Joe Sadecky, Mary Jo Kostka Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Stewardship: Time - Talent - Treasure St. Joseph Parish Stewardship: Time - Talent - Treasure Sunday, February 1, 2015 Envelopes Loose Total $ 10,325.00 1,040.00 $ 11,365.00 Parishioners receiving envelopes 1,444 - 413 envelopes used Please remember OLMBS in your will. This assures the parish of continued financial strength. Sunday, February 1, 2015 Envelopes Loose Total $1,987.00 593.00 $2,580.00 Parishioners receiving envelopes 403 - 132 envelopes used Please remember STJ in your will. This assures the parish of continued financial strength. !"#$%&'(%)(%*+&,-./$%0*#0.&1020*#(%*&3&4(.#5%*& In your charity, please remember to pray for all those who have died, especially: Joseph P. Hujo May the angels lead you into paradise! Makenna Grace Shaffer, daughter of Richard & Amber (Yutzy) Shaffer was baptized at MBS Sunday, February 1st. May our Lord richly bless Makenna, her parents, godparents and grandparents. It’s that time again when we will be working on the schedules for the spring months. We would appreciate it if you would notify the Administration Center of any dates you will not be available to serve beginning March 7 thru May 31st and when you are able to serve during Holy Week. (See schedule below). If you would let us know by Wed., February 11th, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Holy Week Schedule February 8 February 13 February 18 March 26 April 5 April 25 May 1 - STJ May 8 - MBS May 29 June 4 July 8-11 Valentine Raffle - STJ Mardi Gras Party Ash Wednesday Confirmation at STJ Easter Sunday First Holy Communion Eucharistic Day & Supper Eucharistic Day & Dinner SJHS Graduation OLMBS 8th Grade Graduation Summer Fest 2015 Holy Thursday 6:00 PM Mass 6:30 PM Mass 1:30 PM Service 2:00 PM Service 7:00 PM Tenebrae 8:30 PM Mass 8:30 PM Mass 8:00 AM Mass 9:30 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass 11:30 AM Mass 11:30 AM Mass Good Friday Easter Vigil Easter Sunday STJ MBS MBS STJ LPH MBS STJ MBS LPH STJ MBS PH Gift Shop New items are arriving every day. We have added more rosaries, jewelry and CDs as well as new gift items. Stop in and browse. Advertiser of the Week Our advertisers make this bulletin possible. Think of them first for your needs and services. Lamparski Orthodontics To advertize call LPi at 800-477-4574. 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