June 12, 2016 - Saint Monica Parish

June 12, 2016 * 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time
ST. MONICA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
A Continuous Catholic Presence Since 1854
THE
ST. MONICA PRAYED AND WEPT WITH HOPE FOR
CONVERSION OF HER HUSBAND AND SON FOR 30 YEARS!
St. Monica Parish was founded in 2013 by Bishop David
Zubik. The clergy and people of four parishes, representing
eight previous parishes, bravely accepted the call of the
Bishop to cooperate as people of faith in the power of the
Holy Spirit to Build a Church that is Alive! Christ has
asked this parish to be born so that the Faith may continue
to be proclaimed and lived in the upper Beaver Valley. The
Holy Eucharist has been praised and adored in this area
since 1854. St. Monica Parish with the assistance of our
Patroness, and her son St. Augustine, will continue to
spread the Catholic faith and to be the light of Christ to all
that we meet.
Father Kim J. Schreck
Pastor
Father John Naugle
Parochial Vicar
Deacon Harry DeNome
ONE PARISH WITH THREE CAMPUSES
Chippewa:
(Christ the Divine Teacher)
College Hill:
(St. Philomena)
Darlington:
(St. Rose of Lima)
116 Thorndale Drive
(Chippewa Twp.)
Beaver Falls
6th Ave.
Beaver Falls
3357 Constitution Blvd.
Darlington
ST. JOSEPH ADORATION CHAPEL
Chippewa Campus—adorationservants.org
CONTACT US:
Office located at Chippewa Campus
(724) 846-7540
Fax: (724) 846-3819
office@saintmonica.us
St. Monica Catholic Academy:
724-846-5955
office@saintmonicaacademy.org
St. Mary Cemetery: 724-843-4704
_______________________________
Diocesan victim assistance hotline:
1-888-808-1235
www.saintmonica.us
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday
7:30am Mass.....................................Chippewa
9:00am Mass.....................................Chippewa
10:45am Mass.................................. Chippewa
12:30pm Mass...................................Chippewa
Monday -Tuesday -Thursday-Friday
8:00am Confessions/ Adoration..…...Chippewa
9:00am Mass.....................................Chippewa
Wednesday
6:00pm Confessions/ Adoration.........Chippewa
7:00pm Mass......................................Chippewa
Saturday
4:00pm Mass..................................... Chippewa
5:00pm Confessions………………….Chippewa
6:00pm Mass......................................Chippewa
DEVOTION HOURS
St. Rose & St. Philomena will be churches of Devotion:
SAINT PHILOMENA: Tuesday 11am-2pm
(use entrance at top of rear parking lot ramp)
SAINT ROSE OF LIMA: Saturday 9am-12pm
To Schedule a Baptism, Wedding, or Funeral please
contact the office for information and
policy procedures.
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JESUS CAMP
(Vacation Bible School)
Weird Animals
June 27th-July 1st
5:30pm-8:30pm
in Founders Hall
Contact Janet Pavlinch to RSVP
at youth@saintmonica.us
or call 724-846-7540 x6
Gospel: Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 7:36 – 8:3
Have you ever done something that hurt someone, and then searched for them until you could apologi
ze? And did you continue to show them your sincerity of heart by lavishing them with attention throug
h texts and phone calls and gifts? Maybe you are the one who was hurt and are on the receiving end
of the apologetic behavior. In today’s Gospel reading we hear of a woman who showed EXTREME sorr
ow for her transgressions; and she did so by coming to Jesus
because she understood who He was. She “learned that he was at table in the house of the Pharisee” an
d she went to Him to express her sorrow. Because
He is
merciful, God is constantly seeking to reconcile us to Himself, even after we have
offended Him. “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is not just for wiping away the sins
already committed; the grace of the sacrament enables people to eradicate the
sinful habit in their lives.” (MC p 258) We don’t need to go to the length the woman in today’s Gospel did.
We can reconcile with God in confession. It’s a lot less messy than the oil.
AMDG: “The Sacrament of Penance is the sacrament of mercy par excellence. Sin, more than any oth
er
wou n d ,
re q u ire s
G o d’s
h e alin g .
An d
be in g
dr a wn
to
h is
me rcy —
even more than revulsion against sin—should bring us to confession.” (MC p 261)
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
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YOUTH GROUP
Dear Fellow Parishioners:
We send out a heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to all our
graduates. New and exciting challenges await all of them.
We, as a faith community, create strong morals and values
in our young people which makes us confident they have all
the tools to make good choices and decisions in their futures. We can always continue to keep them in our prayers.
Please continue to use your Angel Fund envelopes that are
included in your church packet of envelopes. Every donation,
no matter how small, continues to express to us, that you
value your parish school and the many years it represents.
We continue to accept registrations for preschool through
8th grades for the 2016-2017 school year. The school office
has sporadic hours during the summer but don’t hesitate to
call at anytime. The voicemail and mail is checked regularly.
We well always get back to you as soon as we possibly can.
We have grand plans for our 2016-2017 school year and
would like to include you in our SMCA family, so don’t hesitate to call with any questions or if interested in registering.
The school is so quiet and since all of the walls are bare and
the classrooms are cleaned up, it is very difficult to believe
another school year is behind us. Everyone who enters our
doors, students and families, add so much to our SMCA family. In the words of Bishop Zubik: “ Studies continue to underscore how Catholic school’s graduates contribute to the
ongoing mission of the Church and help to create a society
that reflects the values of Jesus Christ and the Gospel. The
Church and our world are made richer by the fruits of Catholic education.” In the words of the Diocese, “ Excellence is a
commitment that pays a clear dividend. The Catholic schools
of the Diocese of Pittsburgh offer that dividend as a gift to
our students, our community, and to the future.” All of us at
Saint Monica Catholic Academy are so very proud to be a
part of this rich tradition of Catholic education, especially in
the City of Beaver Falls where we have developed a rich rapport for the last 126 years.
We wish everyone a fun and very safe summer. We also encourage everyone to not take a vacation from church. We
are looking forward to the 2016-2017 school year and are
very proud to boast that it will be our 127th year! This is
quite an impressive history that we never take lightly. With
each new year, we feel a stronger responsibility to do our
history proud. We have a wonderful support system and I,
personally, cannot thank everyone of you enough for your
part in helping to keep Catholic education alive and well in
the City of Beaver Falls, PA.
And, as always, I thank you for your continued support of
your parish school and God Bless,
Mr. Brad Diamond, Principal
Please join us for Youth Group this Sunday, June 12th
from 6:30-8:30pm in Youth Group room.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
FIRST COMMUNION PARENTS
Pictures from First Communion are available to be picked
up in the back hallway of the church. Thank you.
RCIA NEWS
RCIA
To learn about RCIA at Saint Monica Parish, please email
rcia@saintmonica.us, call the Parish office at 724-846-7540
x-23, or visit our webpage on the Parish website at
www.saintmonica.us/Religious Education/Become a Catholic
(RCIA).
PARISH NEWS
REST IN PEACE
Please remember Theodore Darr, Renea Esoldo and Barb
Gossard in your prayers who was buried this past week.
May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed rest in
peace.
PILGRIM MADONNA
The Pilgrim Madonna will be at the home of Dan & Mary Ali
(724-846-9194) this week and at the home of Millie & Alan
Terlizzi (724-843-2418) the week of June 19th-25th.
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
There will be a meeting of the St. Monica Holy Name Society today, Sunday, June 12th in the meeting room in
Founders Hall at 10:15am to discuss our summer plans.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Our next meeting will held on Monday, June 13th in St.
Joseph’s Room from 6-7:30pm. Any questions, please
contact 724-891-6232.
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PARISH ORGANIZATIONS / NEWS
VSP
The VSP will meet Tuesday, June 14 at 6pm in Founders Hall. Get your summer started with us at our Picnic
Buffet. Cost will be $9.00 per person. We will have a
50/50 and music presented by our own Judi Contino.
B-I-N-G-O
Enjoy a night of Bingo each Thursday at Founders Hall. Early Birds start at 7:00pm and Regular
Games start at 7:30pm. The Cover All Game will
have its usual guaranteed payout of $500. As usual,
we will have the “Winner Take-All” game, various 50
CAST
-50 split the pot specials, and bingo on the “Cookie
In order to help provide for the needs of our parish and com- Jar” number can pay as much as $500. We offer a
munity Saint Monica parish is now a member of C.A.S.T. wide selection of Pull Tabs. Our Kitchen is open and
Churches Are Serving Together. Part of our commitment is coffee is always free. Please note: there will be
to take up a collection of non-perishable items and financial NO BINGO on June 30th. Help is needed to sell
donations once a month to help sustain the ministry. The strip tickets, calling bingo’s back, and selling food.
third Sunday of each month we will be collecting Contact Ron Sano 724-843-7126 or Pam Jordan 412
these donations in the St. Joseph room. Please mark -974-7224 for details.
your calendars and help us to support this worthwhile project
by bringing your items next week.
SAINT MONICA CATHOLIC ACADEMY
You have a choice in your child’s education!
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ARE NEEDED
At Friendship Ridge on Tuesday mornings at 9:30am11:30am to administer communion to the residents. Many
residents don’t receive because we are short handed. Call
Eileen Isles 724-847-1544 for details or just come!
Registration is now open for next year PreSchool through 8th Grade. Tours happily offered and financial aid available saintmonicaacademy.org or call 724-846-5955.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS PRINTS
Copies of the Sacred Heart of Jesus painting
JESUS CAMPare available for purchase at the office durVACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
ing normal business hours. An 11 x 14 print
Weird Animals. Join us for St.
suitable for framing is $5 and a board
Monica’s Jesus Camp June 27th
mounted print is also available for
-July 1st from 5:30pm$15. Please make checks payable to Saint
8:30pm in Founders Hall.
Monica Parish. Information to schedule a
Dinner included! Lots of excitHome Enthronement can be submitted at
ing activities and exploration.
Contact Janet Pavlinch to RSVP at youth@saintmonica.us or the time of purchase.
call 724-846-7540x6.
CHRISTIAN MOTHERS
We are putting together a list of Christian Mothers of all comREPLICAS OF ORIGINAL CHURCH
bined churches. Many spiritual benefits are gained from being
BUILDINGS
Wooden replicas of the seven original church inducted as a Christian Mother, and it is a lifetime honor recognized by every Catholic Church. We would like to have a list
buildings which served the people who are
comprised of Christian Mother members from all the combined
now members of Saint Monica Parish are in
churches of St. Monica parish. Please contact Eileen Isles at
the vestibule of the church.
Each month, 724-847-1544, or Dot Eakles at 724-384-0133 - daeakFriends for Jesus will provide the opportunity les@comcast.net
to order one of the replicas to complete your
collection. Orders for the fifth building, St. Ladislaus,
will be taken until June 30th. Cost is $20 payable with
order.
VSP - BOX TOP &
LABELS FOR EDUCATION
PROJECT
The VSP Box Top Project has been very successful. Each box
top earns 10 cents for St. Monica’s Catholic Academy. In
addition to that project, the VSP will collect Labels for Education. Labels are on Campbell’s soups, Post cereals, Glad storage bags, and more. The UPC must be on the label to count.
Labels earn points toward art and gym supplies. Please clip your box tops and labels
and deposit in boxes at Chippewa site.
Thank you for your support.
PARISH NEWS
FRIENDS FOR JESUS
This group is dedicated to being and making friends for
Jesus. If you are interested in being part of the Church
Evangelization and expressing your friendship with Jesus
through fellowship, prayer, study and reaching out to others, please consider joining us. We meet Wednesdays
at 12:30pm in St. Mary's room. For more information,
please contact Jean Briancesco (724-827-2958)Sally Gerillo
(770-316-7464) or Vicky Orlowski (724-843-1873).
THE LEGION OF MARY
St. Monica’s Legion of Mary will be temporarily inactive
due to low membership. We are grateful for the prayer
support we have received, enabling us to serve our fellow
parishioners, neighbors who are home bound and in nursing centers, as well as individuals imprisoned. Home Enthronements to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Pilgrim
Virgin Statue to the home bound will continue to be offered
by contacting the Parish Office. We hope to reopen in the
future.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 Our Baby Bottle Fund Raiser has
only a couple more weeks until
Father's Day. Help us raise funds
for another Ultrasound Machine Babies are a gift from God.
 Meeting Schedule: 2nd Monday
of the month - Planning Meeting at 7PM. This is an
open meeting, all men are welcome; you do not have
to be a member. 4th Monday of the month - Business
Meeting, Members only. 6 PM dinner, 6:40 Rosary,
7PM meeting. Please consider becoming a member of
Council 604. Contact Dennis Garrett for more info.,
724.827.2350, dcggolf@gmail.com or see us on Facebook, searching Knights of Columbus 604 or K of C on
the Parish Web site.
WOMEN ALIVE IN PRAYER
Come, join Saint Monica’s Women Alive in Prayer. There is
power and enjoyment in women discussing the Bible readings and homily from the previous Mass. We learn about
Jesus, we share different books and authors. We pray for
each other and others. If you have a need or a problem,
bring it to the group. Or get to know a woman in the
group and talk to her after the meeting. We meet the 1st
& 3rd Mondays of the month at 7pm in St. Joseph’s
Room.
FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA!
Just My Game by Jason Grilli, former Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher, now with the Atlanta Braves, is available from
Father Bill for $20.00 (the book retails for $24.95). Book
reviews have been outstanding. Father’s Day Gift? Monies
raised will be given toward youth ministry spiritual enrichment and charities/individual(s) in need. For further information call Father Bill at 724.775.4111 X234.
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MAGNIFICAT YEAR OF MERCY COMPANION
In order to further enhance the use of the Magnificat Companion that was given to everyone, small groups have
formed to pray, share and discuss the selections provided
for spiritual enrichment. Groups are meeting each week in
Mary’s room after the 9am Mass on Monday mornings and at 9am Wednesday mornings after the
Merry Maids cleaning session. Anyone is welcome to
attend these small group discussions which usually last
about one half hour. More info available on the parish
website under the Adoration Chapel Tab.
ROSARY CENACLE
A Rosary Cenacle is held every Monday at 9:30am at the
request of the Blessed Mother. God wants her to have this
power, but she requests our prayers to assist her.
ST JOSEPH ADORATION CHAPEL
One of the by products of a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration is the sensitiveness to the Eucharistic Presence of Our
Divine Lord. (Archbishop Fulton Sheen) During this year of
Mercy won’t you consider committing to an hour each week
at the Adoration Chapel? The time spent adoring our dear
Lord is precious. Visit the Saint Joseph Adoration Chapel
link on the parish site at www.saintmonica.us The Chapel
is open continuously Sunday 1:30pm through Saturday
at 4pm. Info. at www.saintmonica.us under the Adoration
headings.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Will meet in St. Mary’s Room, Chippewa the second
and fourth Saturday’s each month beginning at
7:15am. We will be discussing The Joy of the Gospel.
GENEVA COLLEGE OUTREACH
Catholic at Geneva College is an outreach to the Catholic
student population at Geneva from St. Monica Parish. It
exists to help Catholic students grow and develop in their
Catholic Faith as they encounter the questions that will inevitably arise while attending an evangelical Protestant institution. Ann Schmalstieg is the facilitator of this group.
Meetings are held every Wednesday night from 89pm at the Beaver Falls Coffee & Tea Company
(3219 4th Ave, Beaver Falls) directly across the
street from the Main Campus.
ASCA – ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE
It is a long road of recovery for those suffering from
wounds associated with child abuse and neglect. All adults
wishing to heal from their past are welcome to attend a
free, supportive, and confidential group meeting each second and fourth Thursdays from 7:30-9pm in the first
classroom in Founders Hall. For more info., email ascabeaver@gmail.com or call 724-462-8180.
PARISH NEWS
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MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, June 11th
Vigil/11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00pm RAYMOND RIMOLDI
By Ron & Mary Lou Schollaert
6:00pm PRO POPULO
Sunday, June 12th
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am WILLIAM TILBROOK
By Deloris Tilbrook
9:00am ORLOWSKI, KONCEWICZ & LEWANDOWSKI
FAMILIES by Orlowski Family
10:45am ANTOINETTE CISTOLO
By Anna & Family
12:30pm ANNA OMOGROSSO
By Ed & Linda Giannini
Monday, June 13th
9:00am GERALD ANTHONY CATARCIO
By Veronica
Tuesday, June 14th
9:00am ADAM SMAKOSZ
By Wife
Wednesday, June 15th
7:00pm DECEASED OF ALBERTI & CRAFT FAMILIES
By Children
Thursday, June 16th
9:00am ISABELLA GAZ
By Richard & Anna Gaz
Friday, June 17th
9:00am WILLIAM A. ROSS SR.
By Jack, Kathy & Greg Ciciarelli
Saturday, June 18th
Vigil/12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00pm ED SPRATT JR.
By Betty Spratt
6:00pm EDWARD J. WHITSLAR
By Stan, Gloria & Ryan Malack
Sunday, June 19th
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am PRO POPULO
9:00am CLARENCE & BERTHA MANNARINO
By Family
10:45am THERESA BOWERS
By Elaine Smith
12:30pm ANTHONY & ANNA OMOGROSSO
By Omogrosso Family
CANDLE (week of 6/12/16)
In Loving Memory of Frank G. Naccarato
requested by Sal Naccarato.
BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES
Baptism Preparation Classes will be held on the first Saturdays of each month at 11am at the Chippewa Site,
by Deacon Harry DeNome. Please call the parish office to
set up all baptisms and register for the class.
CHURCH SUPPORT
Offertory (5/29/16): $12,293.00
Offertory (6/5/16): $13,660.97
Parish Share 2016: (Goal: $136,515.00) Paid: $75,833.24
Thank you for your continued generosity and support!
CEMETERY NEWS
ST MARY CEMETERY NEWS
The chapel at St. Mary Cemetery is open Monday through
Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm. The chapel at St. Mary
Cemetery is also open most holidays. A list of holiday hours
along with dates and times of current funerals is posted on
a sign located at the entrance of the chapel. Anyone wishing to pray or meditate is invited to and always welcomed
at the St. Mary Cemetery chapel.
Vases are permitted during the summer months.
DIOCESAN NEWS
RUMORS, RUMBLINGS AND REALITIES:
WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING IN THE DIOCESE OF PI
TTSBURG
Please check out today’s bulletin insert to learn more about
what is really happening and where you can attend an information session that will help to answer many important
questions surrounding On Mission for The Church Alive!
PETER’S PENCE
Diocesan collection will be taken the weekend of June
25th & 26th. Thank you for your support.
COMMUNITY NEWS
SAM (SUBSTANCE ADDICTION MINISTRY)
Sam is a program of the National Catholic Council on Addictions, an affiliate of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.
This new ministry, being established in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, is to offer hope, healing and reconciliation to both
the afflicted and affected. Sts. Peter & Paul, Beaver, is the
host parish for SAM in our Vicariate. Please join us on the
first Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm for recitation of the Rosary and Mass at 7pm at Sts. Peter & Paul
Church. Fellowship will follow in the school cafeteria.
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Maronite
Catholic Mission
(Meets at our Darlington site)
*You can attend any of their Masses.
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 6:30pm
Saturday 4:30pm & Sunday at 11am