August 2, 2015 - St. Agnes Church

“A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust”
11400 ST. AGNES LANE,
N. HUNTINGDON, PA 15642
Rev. Msgr. V. Paul Fitzmaurice, Pastor
pfitzmaurice@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Rev. Jose B. Oh Pimentel, Parochial Vicar
August 2, 2015
A Parish of the
Diocese of Greensburg
jpimentel@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Church Office ...................... 724-863-2626
724-863-2630
FAX: 724-863-1057
E-mail: stagnes@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Website: www.stagneschurch.info
Office Hours: .............. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Sunday Masses: ............................ Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Weekday, Saturday Morning and Holy Day Masses:
As listed in the Bulletin.
Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 1:00 p.m. or by appointment.
Mary Blythe,
Director of Faith Formation .................724-864-5393
Kim Pirger, CPSL Compliance Coordinator
Marti DiToppa, Parish Secretary
Jennifer Streussnig, Faith Formation Admin. Assistant
Karen Kustra, Director of Music ....................724-863-8687
Cynthia Milchick, Director of R.C.I.A.
John McCulloch, Regional Youth Minister
jmcculloch@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Diana Mikash, Director of Youth Music Ministries
dmikash@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Mary Lou Porter, Admin. Assistant/Financial Secretary
Queen of Angels Catholic School ...................... 724-978-0144
Sandra Stonebraker, Principal
One Main Street, North Huntingdon, PA 15642
E-mail address: info@queenofangelssch.org
Website: www.queenofangelssch.org
St. Vincent de Paul ............................................... 724-871-2001
Baptisms: A baptism preparation session is required prior to having your baby baptized. Baptisms are by appointment.
The standard time for baptisms is 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
Marriage: Please call the church office one year in advance. Marriage preparation classes are required. The standard
wedding time is 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
Sponsor Certificates for Baptism and Confirmation: Anyone needing a sponsor certificate must be registered in the
parish for at least 6 months, have all of their Sacraments (if married, be a Catholic Marriage), attend Mass regularly and
support the Church.
8/1
SAT:
4:30pm † JOHN & OLGA CONTE - Sue Monroe
8/2
SUN: 9:00am † MICHAEL SCHOTT Parents, Paul & Beverly Schott
11:00am † ANDRASKO FAMILY - Joe & Bernie Petras
8/3
MON: 7:30am † ANN MARIE KOLESAR - Rhonda Gogal
8/4
TUE:
8/5
WED: 7:30am
8/6
THU: 7:30am † DECEASED OF THE PEZZE & PATTERSON
FAMILIES - Lorraine & George Patterson
8/7
FRI:
7:30am † KATHLEEN BULIK - Gary Bulik
8/8
SAT:
8:00am † ABBEY DOUGLASS - Rosella Ceck
4:30pm † JOHN BARBERICH - Wife & Family
8/9
SUN: 9:00am † DECEASED OF THE RODMAN,
WEBSTER, & SERENO FAMILIES Helen Sereno
11:00am † CAROLYN DITTIG - Rick Gummo
7:30am † VINCENT CAPOZZI - Marge & Family
PEOPLE OF ST. AGNES
PRAYER CORNER - In your charity, please pray for those
members of our parish family who need our prayers, especially
the sick and hospitalized: Michael Ballough, Sandy Belsky, Jim
Brahim, Barbara Chadonic, Allan Cook, Maryann Estok, Margaret
Fitzmaurice, Mary Wtorkiewicz-Free, John Gallagher Jr., John
Gombos, Judy Grobnagger, Debbie Gugliuzza, Colby Horvath, Lois
Jamison, George Katchur, Yadira Kosko, Claudia Lisi, James Lucot,
Mary Lou Lynn, Theresa Marsh, Dolores Mastele, Karl Mastele, Irene
Matick, Michael McDermott, Angelina Oriti Mercadante, Carmelina
Migliorino, Roy Miller, Richard Morsey, Albert Niewiara, Ruth
Paliscak, Marge Pellis, Robert Perlick, Tom Perlick, Mary Ann
Podunovac, Stella Rebitch, Joseph Ribar, Olive Ruffing, Patty Shadd,
Polly Skurnick, Rosemary Surgent, Edward A. Tomko, Anastasia
Visocky, Frank Visocky, Sgt. Doug Vitale, Nicole Wtorkiewicz, Ed
Wyzlanski, Clara Zalakar, Enoch Zarbus and Celia Zdrale.
MONDAY, August 3
10:00pm - Bazaar Set-up, Orange Fencing, Grounds
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Norwin Rams, McCabe Field
TUESDAY, August 4
8:30am - Steam Cabbage, Kitchen
6:00pm - Bazaar Set-up, Grounds
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Norwin Rams, McCabe Field
WEDNESDAY, August 5
8:00am - 9:30am - Legion of Mary, Fr. Brannon Room
8:30am - Roll Stuffed Cabbage, Kitchen
6:00pm - Bazaar Set-up, Grounds
6:00pm - CM Basket Raffle Assembly, Res Hall, Rm. 304
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Norwin Rams, McCabe Field
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Legion of Mary, Fr. Brannon Room
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Mission Committee, Fr. Gianni Room
7:00pm - 9:00pm - Choir Rehearsal, Church
THURSDAY, August 6
8:00am - 6:00pm - Adoration & Evening Prayer, Church
8:30am - Haluski Making, Kitchen
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Bazaar Food Booth Carts, Kitchen
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Norwin Rams, McCabe Field
7:00pm - 7:30pm - SVDP Sign ups, SEAS, Mack Hall
7:30pm - 8:00pm - SVDP Meeting, SEAS, Mack Hall
Under the Big Top
FRIDAY, August 7
5:30pm - 10:30pm - Parish Bazaar, Grounds
9:00pm - Rosary, Church
SATURDAY, August 8
5:30pm - 10:30pm - Parish Bazaar, Grounds
SUNDAY, August 9
5:00pm - 9:30pm - Parish Bazaar, Grounds
Ministry Schedule for Aug. 8/9
If you are admitted to a hospital, St. Agnes may not be notified. Please
ask a family member to call us. In order to keep our Prayer Corner
current and up-to-date, we ask that you call every two weeks if you wish
to remain on the prayer list.
Requests for 7-candles are $3.00. If you choose to light your own
candle, please mark your envelope “Lit” so we can keep track of those
that are lit and those that still need to be lit.
ONLINE GIVING is a safe, convenient way to donate to the
church.
To s i g n -up, go to our church website at
www.stagneschurch.info and click on the Online Giving
logo and create an account. If you have any questions,
please call the church office at 724-863-2626 .
Stewardship of Treasure - July 25/26 2015
Actual
Offertory
Year to Date
Children
Catholic Accent
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Online Giving
$11,423.50
$2,382.39
$45,548.00
$12,124.42
$40.37
$6.00
$327.00
Budgeted
$15,000.00
$60,000.00
Variance
Aug. 8,
4:30 pm
Altar
Server
M. Keefe
Aug. 9,
9:00 am
Aug. 9,
11:00 am
P. Swankler
A. Hall
N. Kugler
Crossbearer
O. Bazanos
K. Zapanta
Lector
R. Machek
W. Niccolai
R. Takacs
C. Cleaveland
L. Gretz
B. Haver
E. Haver
M. Locke
D. Scaramuzzo
G. Wood
C. DeFlitch
B. Lesniewski
C. Lieberum
D. Natale
C. Page
B. Smith
D. Spark
C. Zenk
K. Zenk
D. Balmert
W. Brand
M. Maiolo
W. McCabe
D. Miklos
R. Schmitt
R. Waight
Children's
R. Stickle
Liturgy
P. Murray
M. Petrina
Greeter
M. Svader
A. Zieglar
Extraordinary
Minister
-$1,194.11
(sub requested)
-$2,327.58
J. Yurkov
(sub requested)
N. Brown
E. Pruett
R. Reuss
(sub requested)
August 2, 2015
Do not work for food that perishes
but for the food that endures for eternal life. - John 6:27a
FROM THE PASTOR:
A LEISURELY WALK - For the next four
weeks, the whole church concentrates on a
single chapter of John’s gospel. Its subject
is Jesus, the Bread of Life. It’s rare in the
liturgical calendar to provide such a
prolonged emphasis, but our intense focus
is a matter of importance to our lives as
Catholic Christians. We gather weekly
around this table of our Eucharist, hoping to discover
ever more deeply its meaning. In John chapter six, we’re
exploring the great mystery of what calls us here: What
is the purpose of assembling each Sunday to confess our
failures, listen to God’s word, ask for what we need, give
praise and thanks, and receive the gift of Christ-life in the
forms of bread and wine? If we spend a lifetime
performing these actions on autopilot, without reflection,
our liturgical life can devolve into a spiritual wasteland.
Mass isn’t, as composer and retreat leader Tom Kendzia
says, a matter of get-Jesus-on-your-tongue and leave.
But if not that, then what?
- Alice Camille
WHAT DO DISCIPLES OF CHRIST DO - in response to
the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that found a constitutional
right for same-sex marriage?
What do we do? Fourth, we have entered a time of
intense prayer and fasting. We are engaged in spiritual
warfare. St. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, “For
though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the
world does. The weapons we fight with are not the
weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine
power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments
and every pretension that sets itself up against the
knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to
make it obedient to Christ.”
FIfth, we need to be engaged in the “ polis,” that
is, in politics. Mixing “religion” and “politics” is verboten
to many. But, “politics” means “organizing our common
life.” In a constitutional republic, everyone has a voice
and the right to share their insights, knowledge,
experience and opinions. People of faith are included in
that number. That some of our points of view are
informed by our Catholic faith does not invalidate them
anymore than an atheist’s point of view in invalidated by
his unbelief. I will elaborate this point in further bulletins.
Readings for the Week
SUN:
MON:
TUE:
WED:
THU:
FRI:
SAT:
SUN:
Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35
Nm 11:4b-15; Ps 81:12-17; Mt 14:13-21
Nm 12:1-13; Ps 51:3-7, 12-13; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14
Nm 13:1-2, 25 - 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Ps 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23;
Mt 15:21-28
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10
Dt 4:32-40; Ps 77:12-16, 21; Mt 16:24-28
Dt 6:4-13; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Mt 17:14-20
1 Kgs 19:4-8; Ps 34:2-9; Eph 4:30 - 5:2; Jn 6:41-51
St. Agnes Parish
HELP ST. AGNES UTILIZE SOCIAL MEDIA We're looking for some social media savvy
people as well as digital photographers to help
spread the Good News. If interested, contact
Sherri Kopko skopko@dioceseofgreensburg.org
or Mary Williams at
mbwilliams@dioceseofgreensburg.org.
FRUITS OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Vocational Fruits: Here too, young people
can discover their calling and find the strength to say
“yes.” Seminary figures indicate that parishes with
perpetual adoration are actually producing more
vocations than parishes without such. If we want young
people to come to Church out of conviction, we need to
bring them to the Blessed Sacrament, where the
radiance of Christ’s love can melt their hearts.
Pope Saint John Paul II wrote: “I urge priests,
religious, and lay people to continue to redouble their
effort to teach the younger generations the meaning and
value of Eucharistic adoration and devotion. How will
young people be able to know the Lord if they are not
introduced to the mystery of His presence?”
Excerpt from Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration by Fr. Donald Arsenault
REASONS PEOPLE DON’T GO TO CHURCH The Church is full of hypocrites: Yes, it is, and as our
Protestant brothers and sisters say:
“There’s always
room for one more!” A family is only as good as its best
members, and is as bad as its worst members. A parish
family is no different. Are we not up to snuff? Not quality
people enough for you? Come! Make us better! That’s
a huge part of belonging to the Body of Christ – we are a
group of broken, messed up people whom God makes
better, and who make each other better. We could use
your help.
QUOTES - I always think that the best way to know
God is to love many things.
- Vincent van Gogh
GROANERS - When the man who wrote the song,
“Hokey Pokey” died, the undertakers had trouble keeping
the body in the casket. They put his left leg in and…well,
you know the rest.
MASS ATTENDANCE FOR JULY 18/19 – 857;
MASS ATTENDANCE FOR JULY 25/26 – 920.
THOUGHTS ON GIVING: “Each day the people
are to go out and gather their daily portion; thus will
I test them, to see whether they follow my
instructions or not.”
- Exodus 16:4
When the Israelites gathered more than their daily portion
of manna, the surplus became wormy and rotten. In the
same way today, God calls us to be content with a fair portion
and to be willing to share the rest.
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PARISH news
Bazaar is August 7, 8 and 9!
Call/text/e-mail Kim Pirger at
860-271-6497 or kpirger@comcast.net
to volunteer.
BASKET RAFFLE NEW ITEMS WANTED - Drop off items at
the parish office before August 5.
GLASSWARE NEEDED FOR DIME PITCH - Drop off any and
all glassware items at the parish office by August 7.
BAKED GOODS NEEDED - Please drop off baked goods at
Resurrection Hall after 4:30 p.m. on your designated day:
Parishioners’ last names A-H Friday, August 7
Parishioners’ last names I-O Saturday, August 8
Parishioners‘ last names P-Z Sunday, August 9
GARDEN PRODUCE WANTED - As you reap and sow, keep in
mind the bazaar. Donate your fresh produce at the Bingo tent it will be used as prizes.
BAZAAR TICKETS - Keep selling! $21,000 given away!
THE PARISH MISSION COMMITTEE - “No one is useless in
this world who lightens the burdens of another” - Charles Dickens
Donations received for the TAP Foundation for shipment to the
Philippines will be packed on Wednesday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m.
in the Fr. Gianni Room in the Old Convent. Kids, bring your
parents, parents, bring your kids! Help lighten the load as we
share our blessings with others. Thank you for your support of
TAP and the Spirit of St. Agnes Mission Committee.
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FORMS are due for Pre-K through 8th grade. Read about the
programs available and download a registration form
at www.stagneschurch.info. Forms are also in the
Narthex.
(Online registration is currently not
available due to a problem with the website.)
Classes start the weekend after Labor Day. Call the Faith
Formation office at 724-864-5393 with any questions.
MASS ON THE GRASS - at St. Agnes on Sunday,
August 16, at 11:00 a.m. under a tent. We will be setting up on
the grass across from the Church entrance. Bring your lawn
chairs or blankets. Backpacks will also be blessed. Please note
that there will not be inside Mass at 11:00 a.m. unless it rains.
Pray for sunshine!
ST. AGNES MEN’S CLUB - will be attending a
night at St. Vincent Summer Theatre on Saturday,
August 15, at 8:00 p.m., to see the play Moon Over
Buffalo. Members and guests are welcome to attend.
Tickets are $20.00 each and payment must be
received by Monday, August 9. As an option, we will
have a pre-show dinner at DeNunzio’s at the airport. As always,
guests are welcome to stay after the show for the cabaret. Call
Clint Page at 724-864-4324 for more information.
PARISH CHOIR - will hold a special rehearsal this
Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
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WOMEN OF GRACE Ladies, you are invited to
participate in a special
Women of Grace Study
Program. Contrary to what
"Reality TV" tells
us,
authentic femininity comes from being a daughter of
God! Join us to be strengthened for your journey to
holiness and finding God's awesome purpose and
mission for you in the world today. We will explore
the journey of faith and purpose in daily life for
women. The program was developed by the
founder and host of EWTN's Women of Grace
television program, Johnette Benkovic. The group
will meet at St. Agnes for 26 weeks. You can
choose to attend; either Wednesday evenings
6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. beginning September 9 OR
Thursday mornings 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
beginning September 10. (The group will not meet
the week of Thanksgiving and there will be a break
after
the
December
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session
through
December 31 and resuming on January 6, 2016.)
The program will conclude April 6, with a potluck
dinner or April 7 with a brunch. The cost for
participants would normally be $40.00, but due to
the generosity of an anonymous donor, the cost will
only be $20.00. Please register early as the
materials will need to be ordered prior to the first
session. For more information, please review the
Women of Grace website: www.womenofgrace.com
or contact Audrey Glick at 412-554-2454.
JYM ROOM TRANSFORMATION - There are big
things happening at JYM! We are transforming the
7th and 8th grade classroom into a relaxing space
where students can learn, share, and grow in their
faith. Needed items: painting supplies, furniture
(couches, chairs, lamps, tables, rugs), wood pallets,
and gift cards to Home Depot, Walmart, and JoAnn
Fabrics. We are also looking for painters and
seamstresses. If you have donations or can help in
any way, contact Maria Wills at 724-396-2678. Gift
card donations can be put in the collection basket
or dropped off at any of the parish offices.
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Pastoral Council
Audrey Glick
Sherri Kopko
Judy Lochner
Michael Megon
Michele Moenssens
Margie Oroukin
Michael Ralph
John Reilly
Diane Rhodes
Barbara Rinefierd
Ray Takacs
Nancy Wetzler
Finance Council
Ann Lusardi
Al Lynn
William McCabe
Pat McKeegan
John Mikash
Doug Smith
August 2, 2015
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Queen of Angels Catholic School
Queen of Angels Catholic School parents have been asked
to coordinate and volunteer at the Children’s Tent at the
St. Agnes Bazaar August 7, 8, and 9. We will be
responsible for all the games under the Children’s Tent.
I have worked at the St. Agnes Bazaar for over 28 year and have enjoyed
every minute of this ministry. Please call me at 724-331-6216 or e-mail
me at rnoblick@queenofangelssch.org and let me know when you are
available to help!! Thank you for your help and support! - Mrs. Ruth Ann Noblick
GETTING TO KNOW US! Queen of Angels Catholic School is proud of our
principal, teachers, and staff. Throughout the next few months, we will
introduce them through short biographies. We believe you will be impressed
with their education, talents and commitment to our community.
Mrs. Denise Horchar
My mission as a second grade teacher at Queen of Angels Catholic
School is to support all children so that they may begin to meet their
full intellectual, spiritual, and emotional potential. I will accomplish
this mission by planning and implementing developmentally
appropriate lessons and activities which adhere to National Standards and
motivate students' learning, fostering a learning environment where children
feel secure and valued, partnering with parents to work to the benefit of each
child, and accepting and respecting each student as a unique gift from God.
Teaching History
Queen of Angels Catholic School since 2003;
Grade 5, Blended Grades 1 & 2, and Grade 2
Fairfax County Public Schools (VA); Grade 2
Springfield Academy (VA): Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 2
Credentials
BS in Early Childhood Education, Indiana University of PA 1989
PA Instructional ll Permanent Certification, 2010
VA Collegiate Professional License 1997 (inactive)
PA Act 48 Accredited Hours: continuing education
QUEEN OF ANGELS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
724-978-0144 │ www.queenofangelssch.org
THE BISHOP IS COMING - Bishop Malesic will be traveling throughout the
Diocese of Greensburg to celebrate a series of “Local Masses” between July 21
and September 3. The purpose of these gatherings is to afford Bishop Malesic
an opportunity early in his Episcopal ministry to gather with the clergy and laity.
A schedule of the dates and locations of these celebrations is listed below. The
structure for these evenings will include Mass at 7:00 p.m. and a social open to
the public following each Mass. The schedule for these evening celebrations
takes into account the reality that while most clergy and laity will choose to
participate in a celebration that is in closest proximity to their parish, individuals
may participate in a celebration on any date which bests fits their schedule.
Tue., August 4, Saint Pius X Parish, Mt. Pleasant
Tue., August 11, Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning
Thu., August 13, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, W. Fayette County
Tue., August 18, Saint Agnes Parish, North Huntingdon
Thu., August 20, Saint Joseph Parish, Uniontown
Tue., August 25, Saint Bruno Parish, Greensburg
Thu., August 27, Saint Sebastian Parish, Belle Vernon
Tue., September 1, Holy Family Parish, Latrobe
Thu., September 3, Mother of Sorrows Parish, Murrysville
St. Agnes Parish
PART-TIME SCHOOL NURSE – is needed
at Queen of Angels Catholic School;
approximately 10 hours a week.
Please contact Joan E. Mahoney,
Catapult Learning, at 724-838-9224 or
Ruth Ann Noblick at 724-331-6216.
50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY - Bishop
Malesic invites all couples celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary during
the calendar year 2015 to participate
in a special Golden Jubilee Mass to
be held at the Blessed Sacrament
Cathedral on Sunday, October 18,
2015, at 3:00 p.m. The Jubilarians,
their children, relatives or friends
should contact their local parish office
to register couples for this celebration.
Even though they may not be able to
attend the Mass, they will receive a
scroll
signed
by
the
Bishop
commemorating their anniversary.
BURGER BASH - at Immaculate
Conception on Saturday, August 8,
from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Advanced
orders for 10 or more can be called in
the morning of the Bash between
9:00
a.m.
11:30
a.m.
to
724-863-6947.
Hope to see you
there!
PA CHILDLINE - If you have any
suspicion about the sexual abuse (or
any other type of abuse) of a minor
child, contact 1-800-932-0313. If the
alleged abuser is functioning in a
parish, school or diocesan position as
clergy, religious, paid staff or
volunteer, contact the Bishop’s
Delegate for Matters of Sexual
Misconduct after you have called the
Childline number.
The Bishop’s
Delegate may be reached at
724-837-0901, (Ext. 1221.).
Area Mass Schedule
Immaculate Conception: Sat. 5:00 p.m. &
Sun. 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Sat. 4:00 p.m. &
Sun. 8:30 a.m., & 11:00 a.m.
St. Edward: Sat. 6:00 p.m. & Sun. 9:00 a.m. &
11:30 a.m.
Sunday afternoon Mass Options:
Holy Family, Latrobe - Latin Mass 2:00 p.m.
St. Colman, Turtle Creek
5:30 p.m.
St. Barbara, Harrison City
6:00 p.m.
St. Bernadette, Monroeville
7:00 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament, Gbg.
7:00 p.m.
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