February 22, 2015 - Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish
Catholic Communities serving the Upper Allegheny Valley Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament ~ St. Joseph Parishes First Sunday of Lent 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 February 22, 2015 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mk 1:14-15. 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. 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 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 MBS-STJ FAX NO: Pastor: E-Mail: 724-224-3559 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 21 - March 1, 2015 Saturday, February 21, Vigil, First Sunday of Lent 4:00 pm MBS Joanne McGann - Joan & Chuck Kunkle 6:00 pm STJ Irene Campanelli - Irene Lewandroski Sunday, February 22, First Sunday of Lent 8:00 am MBS Frank & Rita Gentile - Vince 9:30 am LPH Francis Biciolis - Family 10:00 am STJ Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass Knights of Columbus Council #2602 11:00 am MBS Ralph E Barr Edward & Sylvia Walters 6:00 pm MBS For the People Monday, February 23, Lenten Weekday 7:30 am MBS Ann Demharter -Bill /Maryellyn Bale 8:30 am STJ Edward Svitek Frances Svitek & Children Tuesday, February 24, Lenten Weekday 7:50 am MBS Catherine Dolny Daughter, Elizabeth & Family 8:30 am STJ Michael & Regina Boczynski Betty Szymkowiak & Family 7:00 pm LPH Marianne Posney Pat & Clarence Bolewitz Wednesday, February 25, Lenten Weekday 7:30 am MBS Paul Malak - Mother, Pearl Mackowski 8:30 am STJ Albert Barch - M/M Joe Tartamella Thursday, February 26, Lenten Weekday 7:30 am MBS John Staninecz - Ozimek Family 8:30 am STJ Donald Macurdy - Helen Glaister Friday, February 27, Lenten Weekday 8:30 am STJ Tim Koncki - Mother & Sisters 9:30 am MBS Joseph LaClair Marilyn Mann Woodall Saturday, Feb. 28, Vigil: Second Sunday of Lent 4:00 pm MBS Adeline Chilia - Donna Rizzo 6:00 pm STJ For the People Sunday, March 1, Second Sunday of Lent 8:00 am MBS Michael Ferlan - Mom & Dad 9:30 am LPH Dec’d Members of Celecki Family Richard Celecki 10:00 am STJ Helen Bachar - John Bachar & Family 11:00 am MBS Henrietta Kostewicz M/M Richard Jaskey 6:00 pm MBS For the People Weekly Devotions MBS 7:30 am (Mon) LPH 7:00 pm (Mon.) LPH 7:00 pm (Tues.) STJ 8:30 am (Fri.) MBS 2:00 pm (Fri.) STJ 4:00 pm (Fri.) LPH 7:00 PM (Fri.) Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Rosary for Life Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena to St. Joseph Stations of the Cross (School) Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross THE PASTOR’S CORNER I shared with you last week that our Lenten Series was going to concentrate on the theme of “Who Is God?” While I expect our speakers to do an excellent job, I could not resist sharing with you an explanation of God that came across my desk from an 8 year old boy named Danny. You see, Danny for his third grade assignment, explained HIS concept of “Who is God.” He begins as follows: “One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die, so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t make grownups, just babies. I think because they are smaller and easier to make. That way he doesn’t have to take up his valuable time teaching them to talk and walk. He can just leave that to mothers and fathers.” “God’s second most important job is listening to prayers. An awful lot of this goes on, since some people, like preachers and things, pray at times besides bedtime. God doesn’t have time to listen to the radio or TV because of this. Because he hears everything, there must be a terrible lot of noise in his ears, unless he has thought of a way to turn it off.” “God sees everything and hears everything and is everywhere which keeps Him pretty busy. So you shouldn’t go wasting His time by going over your mom and dad’s head asking for something they said you couldn’t have. Atheists are people who don’t believe in God. I don’t think there are any in my hometown. At least there aren’t any who come to our church.” “Jesus is God’s son. He used to do all the hard work, like walking on water and performing miracles so the people who didn’t want to learn about God could. They finally got tired of him preaching to them and they crucified him. But he was good and kind, like his father; and he told his father that they didn’t know what they were doing and to forgive them and God said OK.” “You can pray anytime you want because they have worked it out that there is always someone on duty. You should always go to church on Sunday because it makes God very happy, and if there’s anybody you want to make happy, it’s God.” “If you don’t believe in God, besides being an atheist, you will be very lonely, because your parents can’t go everywhere with you, like to camp, but God can. It is good to know He’s around when you’re scared, in the dark or when you can’t swim and the big kids throw you into the deep water. But, you should always think of what God can do for you. I figure God put me here and he can take me back anytime he pleases. And...that’s why I believe in God.” Don’t think I or any adult could explain this more beautifully. Out of the mouth of Babes... God Bless. Fr. Jim OLMBSS School Lenten Fish Fry Fridays in Lent 4:00-7:00 pm—School Cafeteria February 20th thru Good Friday, April 3rd. Eat In, Take Out and Drive-Thru available. Phone 724-226-4905 to place your order. Donated Baked Goods are needed for sale at the Fish Fry. They can be dropped off at the school office. Thank you for your continued support of OLMBS School. St. Joseph HS Open House Sunday, March 8th—12:00-3:00 PM 800 Montana Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA Contact Admissions Director Mrs. Shane Palumbo ‘92 with questions (724)226-4932, [email protected] for m ore information. Lenten Series WEEK 1 The Lenten series begins this Tuesday, February 24th at 7 PM at OLPH Church with the Very Rev. Timothy F. Whalen, Rector of St. Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, as the main celebrant and homilist. His topic will be WHO IS JESUS? Every person needs to grapple with Jesus’ question to his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Celebrant for Lenten Series WEEK 4 We were able to get a celebrant for the Tuesday, March 17th Lenten series slot that had previously not been filled. Our Vicar, Very Rev. Phillip Farrell, will be the celebrant and homilist for the 7 PM Mass at OLPH. Father Phil is always more than willing to help us here when he can. Wipe Our Shoes - STJ With the new tile and carpeting at St. Joseph Parish, it would assist us greatly if everyone coming into church could wipe their shoes on the door mats. We knew that especially during the winter months, this could be an issue. We will continue to clean the floor and carpet weekly as we have always done even with the old carpeting. Ladies of Charity - STJ The St. Joseph Ladies of Charity will meet on March 1st after the 10:00 AM Mass in the church hall. All are welcome! All bulletin announcements must be received by Monday at 9 am in written form or e-mail. The Light Is Still On For You! “The Light is Still On for You!” is an initiative of the Diocese of Pittsburgh to encourage Catholics to avail themselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confession is the best way to participate in the Lord’s Passion at Easter. Confession will be available on Wednesday, March 18th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in every Catholic parish in the Diocese. Ours will be at OLMBS only! Mardi Gras Gets Huge Raves The comments keep rolling in—Mardi Gras 2015 was a great success. And certainly having “Dancing Queen” as the entertainment truly brought more people on the dance floor than ever seen in recent history. Food was great and plentiful. The fellowship was warm and festive. People are already begging that we book dancing Queen again. We are working on that. Again, without Heather Wygonik, most especially, our sponsors and a small merry band of volunteers, it does not happen. Young Adult Dinner & Dialogue Come for Dinner & Dialogue with Fr. Joe Freedy, Thursday, February 26th at the Anchor Inn, Natrona Heights. Dinner & social with free appetizers starts at 6:30 pm. Fr. Joe will speak at 7 pm. No registration required. Guests are responsible for their dinner & drink. For more info call Anna at 878-302-7829. Basket Items - MBS, OLMBSS It’s never too early to collect items for our popular “Basket Raffle” during our Summerfest in July. Maybe it’s a gift that you will never use; a prize that you will never need; a gift card from a restaurant that you never frequent. All new items are welcome. They can be dropped off at the Administrative Office anytime during regular office hours. Readings for the Week of February 22, 2015 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15 Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Mt 25:31-46 Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15 Jon 3:1-10/Lk 11:29-32 Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Mt 7:7-12 Ez 18:21-28/Mt 5:20-26 St. Joseph Parish Memorial Offering February 22, 2015 Altar Breads & Altar Wine Altar Candles, Sanctuary Lamp In Memory of Edward Svitek By The Fran Svitek Family 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 28 Sunday, March 1 4:00 PM MBS 11:00 AM MBS Servers: Austin Rodriquez, Molly & Connor Coleman Lector: A Haugh Eucharistic Ministers: C Lewandowski, P Nowicki, J Wislie, L Misejka, C Conroy, 1 Volunteer Servers: Austin & Adeline Fuesting, Gabriel Norris Lector: T Ross Eucharistic Ministers: M Dezort, G & K Conroy, L Cook, E McCurdy 6:00 PM MBS Servers: Xander & Mallory Zawart, Julia DeSanto Lector: M McSparrin Eucharistic Ministers: T & L Koharchik, 1 Volunteer Sunday, March 1 8:00 AM MBS Servers: Cecilia & Jacob Durci Lector: P Wygonik Eucharistic Ministers: C Znosko, B & A Mauro, T & JA Monteleone 9:30 AM LPH Servers: Steven & Noelle Selden, David Malecki Lector: JA Posney Eucharistic Ministers: R Celecki, Sr., L & K Kiselica 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 28 Sunday, March 1 6:00 PM 10:00 AM Server: Jessica Haduch Lector: Kathleen Anuszek Eucharistic Ministers: Dave Pawlak, Paula Pawlak, Teresa Pollack Server: AJ Babinsack Lector: Chuck DeNinno Eucharistic Ministers: Joe Sadecky, Mary Jo Kostka, Patty Babinsack Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Stewardship: Time - Talent - Treasure Sunday, February 15, 2015 Envelopes Loose Total $ 5,763.00 1,283.00 $ 7,046.00 Parishioners receiving envelopes 1,444 - 334 envelopes used Please remember OLMBS in your will. This assures the parish of continued financial strength. St. Joseph Parish Stewardship: Time - Talent - Treasure Sunday, February 15, 2015 Envelopes Loose Total $1,477.00 125.00 $1,602.00 Parishioners receiving envelopes 404 - 98 envelopes used Please remember STJ in your will. This assures the parish of continued financial strength. Healing & Hope Retreat In your charity, please remember to pray for all those who have died, especially: Phyllis M. DiGirolamo, Phillip Fogle May the angels lead you into paradise! Gift Shop As we begin this season of Lent stop by the gift shop to pick up some spiritual reading. Religious Education News Living Revelation: On Monday, March 2nd at 7:00 PM in Patterson Hall, we welcome everyone to a special musical performance and an evening of reflection and worship to celebrate God’s power in our lives. Daniel Weikert, a nationally recognized musician and evangelist, will share with us his talent and the exceptional story of his journey from “punk to the Papacy”. First Reconciliation will be taking place on Wednesday, March 4th at 6:15 PM in MBS Church. RCIA News As Easter approaches, please keep in your prayers the seven people preparing to enter the Church through Confirmation. The process for entering the Church as an adult is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). We began in September and explore the various aspects of the Catholic Faith. During Lent, the candidates continue to learn and pray, participating in the Rite of Election, in which the bishop welcomes them into the Church, and the Scrutinies, special prayers over them that we will see during Mass in the weeks before Palm Sunday. While five of our candidates are adults, we are also welcoming two teens who have chosen to complete their sacraments and receive Confirmation. As these people choose to follow the Catholic faith, may it be a reminder to all of us to renew our faith through prayer and action. 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. Women of Grace - One Day Conference “Women of Grace” a one day conference with Johnette Benkovic will be held Saturday, March 7th from 9 am to 4 pm at St. Thomas More Parish, 126 Fort Couch Rd., Bethel Park. Johnette Benkovic, who has her own show on EWTN, will help women to discover their gift of Authentic Feminity and what God has in mind for YOU in your vocation as a daughter of the Most High God! Divorced, Widowed, or Separated? The Beginning Experience weekend is intended to help widowed, divorced, or separated people who would like to pass through the grief and begin to move forward with their lives. 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Prayer Corner March 26 April 5 April 25 May 1 - STJ May 8 - MBS May 29 June 4 July 8-11 Confirmation at STJ Easter Sunday First Holy Communion Eucharistic Day & Supper Eucharistic Day & Dinner SJHS Graduation OLMBS 8th Grade Graduation Summer Fest 2015 May our Lord Jesus watch over all those who guard and protect the peace, especially: Air Force Staff Sgt. Colin Smith; Sgt. Bill Haggerty; Air Force Sgt. Antonio Policicchio; Army Col. James Waechter; Major Timothy J. Ballas; USN CTI2 Nate Middleton; Airman 1st Class Michael J. Falleroni; Army MGS Commander Steve Feldhaus, Capt. Adam Crawford. Special candles are burning at each church for these outstanding Americans and our nation. Lord bless all who guard the Peace! Czekalski Real Estate, Inc. 2725 Freeport Rd. • Natrona Heights Sales - Appraisals (724) 226-0700 CICHOLSKIZIDEK Funeral Home Inc. INTERESTED IN THE DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD? COME AND SEE! Fax (724) 224-5878 www.crehomes.com Paul R. Ajak Funeral Home, Inc. 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