July 24, 2016 - St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, Yatesboro, PA

Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe
&
Saint Mary, Mother of God
Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg
Pennsylvania Charitable Trusts
Contact Information
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe
Kittanning
101 W High Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-548-7649
www.stmarykittanning.org
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 12 Noon
Weekend Mass Times
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Saturday / Kittanning
Saturday / Yatesboro
Sunday / Kittanning
Sunday / Yatesboro
Sacrament of Reconciliation
12:00 p.m. 1st Saturday / Yatesboro
12:00 p.m. 2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturday / Kittanning
Sacrament of Baptism
Contact the parish office.
Sacrament of Marriage
Arrangements must be made with
Father Doug at least one year in advance.
Ministry to Sick and Homebound
Contact the Parish Office if you or
a family member would like to receive
Eucharist or the Sacrament of
the Anointing of the Sick.
Parish Cemeteries
St. Joseph & St. Mary Cemeteries
Contact the parish office in Kittanning.
Sacred Heart & St. Mary Cemeteries
Contact the parish office in Yatesboro.
St. Mary, Mother of God
Yatesboro
PO Box 327, 109 2nd Street
Yatesboro, PA 16263
724-783-7191
www.saintmaryyatesboro.org
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Pastoral Staff
The Reverend Douglas E. Dorula
Pastor & Administrator
ddorula@dioceseofgreensburg.org
The Reverend Efren C. Ambre
Parochial Vicar
eambre@dioceseofgreensburg.org
The Reverend Alan W. Grote
Regional Chaplain for Northern Armstrong County
724-763-1207 or 724-763-1089
Kittanning Staff
Yatesboro Staff
Erika Dragunova, Office Manager
Betty Rose Walker, Office Manager
edragunova@dioceseofgreensburg.org
ewalker@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Joseph Kacprowski
Bonnie Frailey
Coordinator of Faith Formation &
Parish Hall Coordinator
jkacprowski@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Coordinator of Faith Formation
bfrailey@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Sandy Ashley
Peggy Skamai, Organist
Director of Liturgy & Music
sashley@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Bob Skamai, Choir Director
Marilyn Brochetti, Business Manager
Cathy Smith, Cemetery Manager
Joe Kiehlmeier, Maintenance
mskamai@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Sandy Caresani, Sacristan
Tom Caresani, Maintenance
Helpful Phone Numbers
Divine Redeemer Regional Catholic School
St. Mary Parish Hall Rental, Kittanning
St. Mary/St. Gabriel Hall Rental, Yatesboro
St. Vincent de Paul Helpline, Kittanning
Prayer Chain, Yatesboro
Good Samaritan Ministry, Yatesboro
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724-763-3761
724-548-7649
724-783-7191
724-543-2134
724-783-7530
814-257-8463
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Partner Parishes Liturgical Schedule
Saturday, July 23
Vigil
4:00 p.m.
Kittanning
Charles & Jenny Ellermeyer by the
Ellermeyer Children
6:00 p.m.
Yatesboro
Lucio & Frances Palilla by Jeanne Levri
Sunday, July 24
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gn 18:20-32; Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13
9:00 a.m.
Kittanning
Anthony Piluso & Family by the Piluso
Family
11:00 a.m. Yatesboro
All Living & Deceased Parishioners
Monday, July 25
Saint James, Apostle
2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28
8:00 a.m.
Kittanning
Paul Yantos & Walter Szymarek by
Sue & Mike Szymarek
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in Kittanning
Tuesday, July 26
Saints Joachim & Anne, Parents of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
Jer 14:17-22; Mt 13:36-43
8:30 a.m.
Yatesboro
Mary Magagnotti by Mary Ann Honkus
Wednesday, July 27 Weekday
Jer 15:10, 16-21; Mt 13:44-46
7:00 p.m.
Kittanning
Thursday, July 28
Jeffrey Smith by the Streightif Family
Weekday
July 24, 2016
"And I tell you,
ask and you will receive;
seek and you will find;
knock and the door
will be opened to you.
For everyone who asks,
receives; and the one
who seeks, finds;
and to the one who knocks,
the door will be opened.
Luke11:9-10
We make deals with God in our moment of
despair or fear, but when things were great we
asked for little or sometimes nothing at all. We
need God and his generosity 365 days a year.
Better than that, God wants us to ask for things
and learn to rely on him. There is no strength
in walking in this world alone. God wants to be
the source of all our strength. That is one
reason why at every hour of the day,
somewhere in the world, Mass is being
celebrated and his children are receiving him in
the Holy Eucharist. If God can become man,
die, and rise again, and then humble himself in
the elements of bread and wine to be close to
you, do you not think he will respond to
your everyday simple requests? May God's
generosity flow to you in great abundance
for his love knows no limits.
Jer 18:1-6; Mt 13:47-53
8:30 a.m.
Yatesboro
Friday, July 29
Louise Samosky by Shirley & Tony Odosso
Saint Martha
Jer 26:1-9; Jn 11:19-27
8:00 a.m.
Kittanning
Steve Slanicka by Carla Slanicka
8:30 a.m.
Yatesboro
Mary Jane Kaplon by Clara Kaplon
Congratulations to
Lance & Katelynn (Williams) Crawford
who were married in Kittanning
on Saturday, July 16.
May God bless their life together.
Saturday, July 30
12:00 p.m. Kittanning Sacrament of Reconciliation
4:00 p.m.
Kittanning Richard Jordan (Birthday Remembrance) by
the Jordan Family
6:00 p.m.
Yatesboro
Sunday, July 31
Ida Ondich by Leah Kovach
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21
9:00 a.m.
Kittanning
11:00 a.m. Yatesboro
All Living & Deceased Parishioners
Cecelia Milicia by the CD of A, Court
St. Francis #1726
Please remember in your prayers the soul of
Kittanning parishioner Teresa Bertocchi who
passed away last week. May God grant her
eternal rest and peace.
The Sanctuary Candle in Kittanning is burning
this week in memory of Harry & Billie
Sagrati by Richard & Mary Sagrati.
The Tabernacle Candle in Yatesboro is
burning this week in memory of Ida Ondich
by Anna Mae Kaplon.
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July 24, 2016
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Next weekend, Father Gerald Garcia will preach at all Masses for the annual Mission Co Op.
He is from the Diocese of Lucena in the Philippines. In our diocese, we have 2 priests serving
here from that diocese. We welcome him to our partner parishes and I ask you to be generous
in helping in this year's Mission Co Op.
I want to thank everyone in Yatesboro who helped to make our part in the Shannock Valley
Community Days a success. May God bless you for helping in this important fundraiser.
In Kittanning, we are getting closer to the Fort Armstrong Folk Festival, August 4-7. Please
sign up and volunteer your time to help at this year's festival.
This weekend in Kittanning we welcome Bishop Malesic here for the first St. Andrew Dinner for
vocations. Each day, continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood.
Finally, when you are preparing to enroll your child in school, do not forget about Divine
Redeemer Catholic School. Recently, the school was voted the best private school
in the Leader Times. For more information, take a look at the information on this page.
Father Doug
Divine Redeemer School
Provides Excellent Catholic Education
Divine Redeemer School is offering a new Kindergarten option for this Fall. All Day
and Half Day (morning) Kindergarten. There are a few spaces remaining in Preschool
3-year-old and 4-year-old classes. Open enrollment for K - 6.
 Faith Formation every day.
 STEM, STEAM, STREAM Activities that incorporate Physics, Engineering, and new this year, Robotics!
 Cross Country, Flag Football, Basketball, Archery, Drama Club, Bell/Show Choir
 Voted “Best Private School” for 2016 and our Preschool Teacher, Fran Recupero, was voted
“Best Teacher” for 2016.
 Community Service Projects, Field Trips.
 Computer Technology Program includes Coding, Word Processing, Excel, Word, PowerPoint,
Web Browsing and Online Safety for K - 6.
 Spanish in Preschool through Grade 6.
 Reading Program - SuperKids in the Primary Grades and complex non-fiction texts and novel studies
in the Intermediate Grades.
 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Thematic Units.
 Curriculum that challenges Gifted Students.
 Remediation available.
 Public Speaking.
 Our Extended Day After Care Program until 4:00 p.m. each day.
 Tuition assistance and Transfer Grants are available in addition to the SCRIP Program for tuition rebates.
Call the school office for more information at 724-763-3761
or apply online www.divineredeemer.org (click on Admissions tab).
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July 24, 2016
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish News
FORT ARMSTRONG FOLK FESTIVAL
August 4 through August 7
We need YOU!
More volunteers are needed
to help at the festival!
Please call us as soon as
possible to let us know
you can help & sign up!
Apple Dumpling Booth
Contact Joseph Kacprowski - 724-548-7649
Mass with
Prayers and Blessings
for Healing
As part of our Jubilee Year of Mercy
celebration, Father Bill Kiel will be
in our parish to celebrate Mass
followed by prayers and blessings for healing on
Wednesday, July 27 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Kittanning
Bingo
Contact Frank Battaglia - 724-545-7289
Come and pray for healing,
especially in body, mind or spirit.
Parking
Contact Sandy Ashley - 724-664-4860
All are welcome!
Thank you in advance
for your help and support!
Apple Dumpling Booth Sponsorship
Once again this year we are seeking festival
sponsorships to help us offset the rental cost of
our Apple Dumpling Booth. A sponsorship
donation of $70 will entitle an individual, family or
business to be acknowledged in our bulletin and
listed at the Apple Dumpling Booth.
If you are interested in being a sponsor, please
contact the Parish Office at 724-548-7649
by Wednesday, July 27.
Accept a new challenge in your
life, become a better version of
yourself - to know, love and serve
God with your community of
believers and teach our children
well - become a Catechist today!
At this time, we need a Catechist for the 3rd Grade.
Why not YOU?
If you are interested in helping, please contact
Joseph Kacprowski, the Coordinator of Faith Formation,
at 724-548-7649 or via email at
jkacprowski@dioceseofgreensburg.org
The Knights of Columbus, Council
#1011 and Catholic Daughters of the
Americas, Court Patricia #998 are
having their third joint family picnic on
Sunday, August 14, at Renshaw Family
Farm, from Noon until ?.
We would like to invite anyone interested in joining either
of our groups to join us for food, fun and fellowship. Both
of our groups are dedicated to supporting our church and
community, both locally and worldwide.
So if you are interested, please join us with your family
or a friend. No cost to attend. Just contact one of the
following so we have enough food to accommodate all.
Corina Rizzo 724-543-4851, Ann Nemec 724-548-8955
or Joseph Kacprowski 724-548-7649.
Miniature Prayer Cloths,
made by the Catholic Daughters, Court
Patricia #998 Prayer Shawl Ministry
are available in the narthex of the
church to offer comfort for those
in need of hope.
You may pick one up for yourself as a reminder of God’s
peace, or if you prefer, say a prayer for someone else and
pass it along in the form of a tiny gift. Since they are
small, they can easily be placed in a pocket, purse, or put
under your pillow.
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 24, 2016
St. Mary, Mother of God Parish News
Pass on the Good News!
What good news? - The Good News of
Jesus Christ and our Catholic Faith. This fall,
over 125 children and youth, Kindergarten
through Grade 12, will be given the
opportunity to learn more about Jesus and
the Catholic Faith. Faith Formation Classes
begin September 18, 2016.
YOU can help them learn and grow in faith
by becoming a catechist or an aide in our
Faith Formation Program. As you nurture
the faith of our young, you will learn and
grow as well! As many of our catechists
have said, “I learn so much from the
children!” If a weekly commitment is not
possible, we will be happy to work with your
schedule. Training, materials and support are
provided.
If interested or for more information, contact
Bonnie Frailey, Coordinator of Faith Formation,
at 724-354-3779 or
bfrailey@dioceseofgreensburg.org
The Shannock Valley Food Pantry has requested
that we collect canned soup and saltine
crackers during the month of July in addition
to other non-perishable food items and paper
products such as peanut butter, baked beans,
macaroni & cheese, pasta, spaghetti sauce,
canned fruit, crackers, canned tuna or chicken
and cereal. Your donations can be placed
in the fabric bins located under the table in
the gathering space of the church. Items are
collected from our church on the last Saturday of
the month. Thank you for your generosity!
Plan to Join Us!
St. Mary, Mother of God
PARISH PICNIC
Sunday, August 21 ~ 12:30 p.m.
Shannock Valley
Recreation Park Pavilions
Eucharistic Adoration Change
Beginning August 3, Eucharistic Adoration will be
held on the first Wednesday of the month from
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Individuals have the option of
visiting the church at any time during this
Holy Hour. Anyone wishing to spend additional time
in adoration is welcome to do so in the Eucharistic
Chapel, which will be open until 8:30 p.m. Come and
spend some quiet time with our Lord.
The St. Mary Cemetery
sponsored flea market
will be held Thursday,
August 18 through
Saturday, August 20.
Proceeds benefit the
Sacred Heart and St. Mary Cemeteries. Please
store any unwanted items to donate to the flea
market. We ask that your items be clean and
in working order. Items not accepted are clothing,
televisions, computers and printers.
If you would like to help, please contact John
Piscolish, Rose Marie Andryka or Arlene Smith.
Beginning August 1, your donation items can
be brought to the St. Mary/St. Gabriel Hall
everyday (including Saturdays & Sundays)
from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
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Stewardship of Treasure
Weekend of July 16 & 17
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe
Kittanning
Weekend Offertory
Online Giving
Total:
$5,546.05
$342.00
$5,888.05
Collection to aid the victims of the
West Virginia Flooding was $2,014.25.
St. Mary, Mother of God
Yatesboro
Weekend Offertory
$3,960.86
Collection to aid the victims of the
West Virginia Flooding was $1,965.75.
July 24, 2016
Mission Cooperative Appeal to Benefit
Seminary in the Diocese of Lucena, Philippines
Next weekend, July 30 & 31, we will welcome Father Gerald
Garcia from The Diocese of Lucena, Philippines at our partner
parishes. He will make the annual Mission Co Op Appeal asking
for our support of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Seminary and
its seminary formation program.
In 2002, the diocese embarked on a project of constructing a
bigger seminary because of the great growth of vocations.
To date, construction is 85% completed. In fact, the seminarians
and priests have moved in 5 years ago. The appeal for help is not
only directed towards the completion of the buildings. The task of
sustaining the seminary formation program seems daunting. As of
now, there is 116 seminarians in all levels of formation.
Enclosed in this week’s bulletin is a Mission Co Op envelope.
Please return it with your donation next weekend when the second
collection for this appeal will be taken. In order to include your
donation in the parish records, please use this envelope and make
check payable to your parish.
Thank you for your support!
Your generous help will be remembered in gratitude
by the seminary community and the local church
of the Diocese of Lucena.
Liturgical Minister Schedule - July 27 - 31, 2016
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning
Extraordinary Ministers
Of Holy Communion
Date
Altar Servers
Wed, July 27
7:00 p.m.
Brendan Boylan
Bob Ashley
Frank Battaglia
Sat., July 30
4:00 p.m.
Zoe Marcinek
Evan Shaffer
Sun., July 31
9:00 a.m.
Trista Bowser
Emily Kuntz
Nolan Turco
Lector
Cantor
Greeters
Patty Swartzlander
Rick Kulbacki
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Bill Chemelli
Sabrina Dague
Helen Gispanski
Geri Henry
Amber Ritrosky
Jay Goettler
Penny Ashley
Evelyn Higginson
Bertha Shankle
Cheryl Brochetti
Guido Formaini
Dan Lorigan
Carole Olszewski
Larry Porterfield
Rick Kulbacki
Art Kemp
Loretta Kemp
Carole Olszewski
St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, Yatesboro
Date
Altar Servers
Sat., July 30
6:00 p.m.
Brayden Harkleroad
Carlie Harkleroad
Sun., July 31
11:00 a.m.
Nicholas Hill
Lexi Zaczyk
Extraordinary Ministers
Of Holy Communion
Lector
Cantor
Greeters
JoAnn Clopp (T)
Penny Hampshire
Helen Gardner
Marlene Buffone
Sue Champion
Jennie Fusaro
Rose Marie Andryka
Jeanne Levri (T)
Mary Ellen Wilkinson
Rick Wranich
Mike Aimino
Vic Firment
Amy Foster
Sue Champion
Chuck Spence