December 6, 2015

St. Patrick Roman Catholic Parish
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 6, 2015
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend
Weekday
- Saturday: 5:00 pm (Vigil)
- Sunday: 7:30 and 10:30 am, 12:15 pm
& 4:00 pm
- Monday thru Friday: 7:00 am
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday &
Friday : 8:30 am
- Wednesday: 9:00 am
- Saturday: 7:30 am
RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm and by request
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
First Tuesday of each month
Exposition at 12 noon & Benediction at 6:30 pm
COMMUNION CALLS
Any homebound member or shut-in may receive Holy
Communion in their home. A Eucharistic Minister,
Deacon or Priest will visit.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
It is necessary to contact a priest 6 months before
the Date of marriage. Pre-marriage preparation is
also required for the Sacrament of Marriage.
PUT ON JOY
Today, Baruch speaks of the splendor that lies ahead for the city of Jerusalem and for all of us, regardless of where home
is for us. Throw off strife, he tells us, and put on joy. Like a favorite old sweatshirt, joy fits, and how warm it keeps us,
even when the winds blow cold.
Paul knows of this joy as he pens his letter to the Philippians, praying that they may grow in their ability to discern what
is righteous and good. And Luke speaks to us of John, who was foretold by Isaiah and who sings a similar song—
“Prepare the way of the Lord,” for salvation is at hand.
A man ahead of his time, Baruch spent his days joyfully awaiting a distant glory. On this Second Sunday of Advent, Paul
and John know that this glory is upon us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
317 West Pike Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317
E-mail: stpatparish@verizon.net
Website: www.stpatrickparish.net
Phone: 724.745.6560
Fax: 724.746.1112
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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RECONCILIATION OPPORTUNITIES
“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 a wonderful
opportunity to set aside our sinful ways and to draw closer to our
Lord. Confession will be available on Wednesday, December
9 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in every Catholic parish in the
Diocese. Plan now to set some time aside and come receive God’s
grace and healing.
If you cannot attend “The Light Is Still On For You!”, plan to
attend St. Patrick’s Parish Reconciliation Service the following
Wednesday evening, December 16 at 7:00 pm in the church.
CHRISTMAS TREE MEMORIALS
While we traditionally take donations for Christmas flowers, this year we are also again giving you
the opportunity to remember your deceased loved
ones with a donation towards a Christmas Tree that
will be placed in our Sanctuary and noted in our
bulletin. If you are interested, please call the parish
rectory at 724.745.6560 by December 14, 2015.
ANGEL TREE
St. Patrick Parish will be participating in
the Angel Tree this Christmas season.
Please take an Angel from the tree in church.
Purchase the suggested item and bring the gift
back to church UNWRAPPED and with the
Angel on it to identify the person receiving it. The gifts
have to be in church by the date indicated on the tag.
If you have any questions, please call Carol at the Faith
Formation Office at 724-745-3787. Thank you for your
cooperation and generosity.
WELCOME TO ST. PATRICK PARISH
Welcome to St. Patrick Parish! Do you want to join our parish
family? If so, please complete a Parish Registration Form, which
can be found at the exits of the church or on the parish website,
www.stpatrickparish.net, and submit via the mail, email to
ritamae.meyer@verizon.net, or in the Sunday collection basket.
PARENTING & PREGNANCY SUPPORT
Catholic Charities
Pregnancy Resource Center
Crisis Pregnancy
724.228.7722
1.844.247.0121
1.888.543.3243
POST ABORTION HEALING
Western PA
National Hotline
412.456.3167
1.800.5WE.CARE
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
November 22, 2015 - Christ the King
Envelopes .......................................................$14,587.50
Children’s Envelopes ..........................................$31.45
Loose Cash and Coin ........................................$927.55
St. Patrick School.............................................. $105.00
Parish Total ................................................. $15,651.50
Weekly Budgeted Expenses …………….... $16,160.19
Religious Retirement .................................... $3,438.82
St. Vincent de Paul (Weekly) .......................... $165.25
November 29, 2015 - First Sunday of Advent
Envelopes .......................................................$13,524.50
Children’s Envelopes ..........................................$24.50
Loose Cash and Coin .....................................$1,059.35
St. Patrick School................................................ $90.00
Parish Total ................................................. $14,698.35
Weekly Budgeted Expenses …………….... $16,160.19
Thanksgiving (St. Vincent de Paul) ................ $859.68
St. Vincent de Paul (Weekly) .......................... $100.00
Parish Share Assessment for 2015
Assessment for 2015 .................................. $156,661.00
Amount paid to date ...................................... $55,159.40
Balance to be paid by January 2016 ............... $101,501.60
DATES TO REMEMBER
Dec 7 - 33 Days to Morning Glory: 7:00 pm (Center)
Dec 7 - RCIA “Sacrament of Baptism”: 7 pm (Center)
Dec 9 - “The Light is Still On For You”: 6:00-9:00 pm (Church)
Dec 10 - Knights of Columbus #3291: 7 pm (Knight’s Center)
Dec 11 - Cherub Choir Practice: 5:20 pm
Dec 11 - Cherub Choir Practice: 6:00 pm
Dec 13 - Christian Mothers’ Christmas Banquet: 2 pm
Dec 14 - Reconciliation Service: 7 pm (St Benedict)
Dec 14 - RCIA “Sacrament of Reconciliation”: 7 pm (Center)
Dec 15 - Reconciliation Service: 7 pm (St. Louise)
Dec 15 - Sung Advent Vespers: 6:30 pm (Church)
Dec 16 - Reconciliation Service: 7 pm (St. Patrick)
Dec 16 - Catholic Men’s Club Mtg: 6:30 pm (Knight’s Center)
Dec 17 - Canon Mac Choir: 7:30-10:00 pm (Church)
Dec 20 - Food Drive Collection: (church entrances)
Dec 20 - Men’s Club Christmas Party: 6 pm (Peter’s Place)
Dec 21 - Reconciliation Service: 7 pm (Imm. Conception)
Jan 11 - Final 33 Days to Morning Glory: 7:00 pm (Center)
Jan 24 - Men’s Club Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser: 11am-6 pm
SAINT PATRICK PARISH
CANONSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
DECEMBER 6, 2015
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ST. PATRICK MASS INTENTIONS
HOME WITH CHRIST
Remember and welcome into your Kingdom
O Lord, Anna M. Gasper, Martha Linn,
and all those who have gone before us
marked with the sign of faith. May they rest
in Your peace.
MINISTER SCHEDULE
Second Sunday of Advent, December 6, 2015
Sat 5:00 PM Sun 7:30 AM Sun 10:30 AM Sun 12:15 PM Sun 4:00 PM
Lector
J Felton
J Cushma
K McFetridge G Loeffler
A Dascenzo
Euch. Min.
M Badia
D Martorano
C Law
E Bruno
A Dascenzo
P Stabile
M Martorano
M Corwin
J Bruno
J Dristas
T Kline
J Bell
G Illig
B Sandy
J Kusic
J Morton
J Hofrichter
R Illig
E LoGreco
M Needed
M Morton
S Hofrichter
J Miller
C Bevec
M Cushma
K Crider
B Burke
L Connor
M McFetridge R Burke
L Connor
R McFetridge M Costantino
E Schwab
Altar Server K Jackson
W Gulla
K Wozny
V Rosenwald N Wozny
Immaculate Conception, December 8, 2015
Mon 7 PM
Tues7:00 AM Tues 9 AM
Tues 12:00 PM Tues 7 PM
Lector
J Felton
D Assigned
D Assigned
B Bender
J Cushma
Euch. Min.
L Thompson D Assigned
D Assigned
D Cerenzia
J Hofrichter
C Law
M Martorano C Serbak
M Corwin
S Hofrichter
J Morton
B Herron
A Dascenzo
M Dombrowski
J Duval
M Morton
E Bruno
D Martorano
J Bruno
Sch Student
Sch Student
M Cushma
K Wozny
Sch Student
Sch Student
A Boni
N Wozny
Sch Student
Sch Student
Z Boni
Altar Server T Thompson D Assigned
Sat 5:00 PM Sun 7:30 AM
Sun 10:30 AM Sun 12:15 PM Sun 4:00 PM
Lector
J O’Neill
J Gump
J Galanko
M Balestrieri
Euch. Min.
D Angelone B Herron
D Cerenzia
D Martorano
C Smith
D McEnteer A Healy
L Cerenzia
T Geho
T Diehl
B Bender
A Harton
M Dombrowski P McQuiggan
M Lickert
B Svitek
R Harton
P Sollon
N Buttlar
J Brandl
M Needed
K Gamret
D Centore
P Olshanski
P Brooks
Altar Server E Neiderer
N Hartmann
R Sible
A Drain
M Bonus
J Neiderer
C Hyde
E Nolder
S Drain
S Coury
D O’Neill
C Hyde
K Adreon
M Costantino
C Ramirez
Second Sunday of Advent, December 6
5:00 (PM-Vigil) Martin Kelly by Dr. & Mrs. Scott Sheppard
MONTHS MIND:JOHN MELE
7:30 For the People
10:30 Bill Mutschler by Sherry Mancini
12:15 (PM) Paul & Mary Jane Stabile by M/M Paul Stabile, Jr.
4:00 (PM) Anna Petrous by Don & Maraquita Weaver
MONTHS MIND:ANGELO FALCONI
Monday, Advent Weekday, December 7 - St. Ambrose,
Bishop & Doctor of the Church
7:00 Ortuso & Haines Families by Rose Haines
8:30 No Mass
2:00 (PM-Consulate Lower) John Livolsi by Mr. & Mrs.
Chuck Shannon
7:00 (PM–Vigil) Edward Cushman by Jim & Mary Ann Zullo
Tuesday, December 8
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:00 Tessa Divelbliss by Jamie Divelbliss
9:00 Philomena Williams by George and Jennifer Duval
11:30 (Hospital) Joseph Mascetta by Lou Popiolkowski
12:00 Connie Testa by Larry & Nancy Gregory
7:00 (PM) Ida Glass by Virginia Yancosek & Showron
Wednesday, Advent Weekday, December 9- St. Juan Diego
7:00 Agnes Smutney by Mary Veccharella & Family
9:00 Carol Nochta by Larry & Barb Sandy
2:00 (PM-Greenery) Fred Carchidi by John & Jamie
Michalka
MONTHS MIND: PETER RUCKI
Thursday, Advent Weekday, December 10
7:00 Fred Kenneth Cox by Wife, Carol
8:30 Rose Cadez by Mike, Janet & Michael Cushma
2:00 (PM-Town View) Sam Fragapane by Barbara Dellorso
Friday, Advent Weekday, December 11 - St. Damasus I, Pope
7:00 Rev. George Jackovic by St. Patrick Knights of
Columbus
8:30 Tad Paterra by Mr. & Mrs. Larry Dellapiazza
Saturday, Advent Weekday, December 12 - Our Lady of
Guadalupe
7:30 Roman Impiccini by Larry & Nancy Gregory
11:30 -12:30 PM - Reconciliation
5:00 (PM-Vigil) Daniel C. & Donna Lee DeVitis and Panelli
Family by Mary DeVitis
Third Sunday of Advent, December 13
7:30 Terry Verakis by Beverly Almasy & Nancy Merckle
10:30 Mike, Ann & Lorna Amorose by Ed & Carol Imperatore
12:15 (PM) Norina Summaria by Husband, Sam & Family
4:00 (PM) For the People
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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SPONSORS & GODPARENTS
CHRISTMAS BOOK SALE
Sponsors’ & Godparents’ letters, for upcoming Baptisms and
Confirmations to be held at another Catholic Church, are
provided by the parish for registered members, who have been
members for at least six months, attend Mass, and are receiving
the sacraments on a regular basis. Letters may be obtained by
calling Rita at 724.745.6560, ext 11.
A new children’s book titled “The Cure for the Christmas
Crazies” has been written and illustrated by April Hartmann, a
fellow parishioner and 3rd grade catechist. The book focuses on
joyfully giving thanks for the birth of Christ in the midst of all
our seasonal activities. Children will learn about the original
Saint Nicholas and hear Bible Stories throughout the book.
Stop by between morning Masses to pick up a signed copy.
The cost of the book is $18, with a portion of the proceeds
benefitting our local Knights of Columbus campaign to
Keep Christ in Christmas.
CHRISTIAN MOTHERS
SPONSORED FOOD DRIVE
CHRISTMAS FUDGE PROGRAM
The next Food Drive Weekend is December 20, which is
the 3rd Sunday of the month. Christian Mothers will once
again sponsor the collection of non-perishable canned &
boxed goods for the local Food Bank. A box will be placed
at the main entrances of the church for your convenience.
We thank you in advance for your wonderful support!
PLEASE DO NOT BRING DONATIONS
ON ANY OTHER SUNDAY THAN
THE 3rd SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.
Knights of Columbus Annual Fudge Program: Fudge
can make a great gift for the Holidays for both relatives and
friends. There will be an option of a one pound box of fudge
and a six ounce box. Stop at our tables and check out our
selection of new flavors and those you enjoyed in the past. The
Knights of Columbus truly appreciate your support and we
look forward to seeing you in the Vestibules of the Church
after all weekend Masses. Merry Christmas!
READING OF THE WEEK
We appreciate your cooperation in this matter!
PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY
Give the gift of a handmade “Prayer Blanket”
to a relative or friend who may be suffering
physically or emotionally. A blanket provides
not only warmth and comfort but also the
thoughts and prayers of the maker as well as the Prayer
Blanket Ministry members. Keep your loved ones and
friends “covered in prayer”.
Blankets are easily obtained by calling Louise (724-7451597) or Ginger (412-759-2437). There is no charge
for the blanket, however donations of any amount are
graciously accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: During the month of December, the
Prayer Blanket Ministry will meet on Monday, Dec. 14
ONLY.
Regular gathering will resume Monday, January 4,
2016. Prayer Blankets are always available. All are
welcome.
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26
Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12;
Lk 1:26-38
Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30
Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15
Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19
Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab;
Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47,
or any readings from the Common of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712
Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6;
Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18
Bookmark St. Patrick’s Webpage!
http://www.stpatrickparish.net
Follow St. Patrick’s Facebook & Twitter Pages!
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DECEMBER 6, 2015
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CHURCH ALIVE!
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
* Senior High Youth Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays
of the month from 5- 6:30 pm .
* Middle School Ministry (grades 7-8) meets on the 2nd
Sunday of the month from 5-6:30 pm.
Luminaries!
Thursday, December 24, 2:00 pm
Meet in the parking lot to make, place and light the luminaries.
“Legos” building blocks are all the rage. They appeal to
everybody– kids and adults—because at the heart we are
all builders. A key understanding of “On Mission to The
Church Alive!” is our responsibility in building the kingdom of God. That sounds like a scary proposition, much
too big for us. But it is simple. St. Theresa of Lisieux
explained: “ A word, a kindly smile, will often suffice to
gladden a wounded and sorrowful heart.” That’s how we
can build up the kingdom of God—one small act of
kindness at a time!
To read more, check out “On Mission for The Church
Alive1” on page 5 of this week’s Pittsburgh Catholic and
visit www.OnMissionChurchAlive.org.
Looking ahead ….
December 5… The Christmas Craft & Vendor Sale
10:00 am – 3:00 pm in the school
December 12 …Baking Christmas Cookies for Students
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, cafeteria
December 19…Prepare ye the Way! Church Decorating
9:00 am – 1:00 pm in the church!
December 20...Youth Group! 5 - 6:30 Grades 7-12
Light the Way Party! Christmas Carols;
Decorating the tree; $5 Grab-bag exchange.
December 24 … Setting and lighting the luminaria
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the parking lot January 22, 2016… Trip to Washington, D.C. for
Youth Rally, Mass for Life, March for Life
ST. PATRICK MEN’S CLUB
The St. Patrick Men Club will have their next meeting on
Wednesday, December 16th in the K of C Center.
Refreshments at 6:30 pm; the meeting at 7:00 pm. Our
Christmas Party at Peter’s Place in Bridgeville will take
place on Sunday, December 20th at 6:00 pm.
Reservations are to be sent to Dave Cushman. Dues of
$15.00 for 2016 are now due and may be paid at the
meeting or sent to Dave Cushman at 123 Green Street,
Houston, PA 15342.
Make checks payable to CATHOLIC MEN’S CLUB.
All dues need to be paid by January 31, 2016.
Questions? Feel free to contact: Dennis, Jim, Pat or
Dave the officers. Looking forward to seeing you at the
meeting and the Christmas Party.
LADIES OF CHARITY NEWS
Dues: Ladies of Charity are reminded that our yearly dues
of $15.00 should be given to the Treasurer as soon as
possible. You may drop an envelope, marked to the
attention of the Ladies of Charity, in the offertory basket
on Sunday. You can also include your Service Hours in
the envelope. It isn’t necessary to describe your service
just write the number of hours.
Ladies of Charity mark your calendars
for the following important dates:
♦
Wednesday, December 16th at 9:00 a.m. in the
Center to wrap gifts. Remember to bring scissors,
tape and wrapping paper.
♦ Tuesday, December 22nd at 10:30 a.m. in the Center
to finish packing the gift bags and make deliveries.
Minutes from our meeting, phone chain list and 2015-2016
monthly Rosary intentions are available in an envelope on the
bulletin board at the parking lot exit of the church.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEAT RAFFLE
Congratulations to the following winners
of our Thanksgiving Meat Raffle:
Tony Podobnik; Jessie Klepsic;
John Morelli; Paul Rozak and Marcy Black.
Thank You to all that participated in our
Thanksgiving Meat Raffle. We appreciate your support!
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CANONSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
FAITH
FORMATION
DECEMBER 6, 2015
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Dec. 6, 13 & 20, 2015
9:00 to 10:10 am
8TH CHRISTMAS LASER SPECTACULAR
FAITH FORMATION-NO Religious Education classes
on Sunday, December 27, and January 3.
Presented by Canonsburg United Presbyterian
Church and Lightwave International
ADVENT SEASON
This Advent Season the Faith Formation students in
preschool through 8th grade will be collecting items for the
Women’s Shelter for abused women and children, Catholic
Charities and needy families of our Parish. We are asking
the students to bring in NEW items of clothing for infants to
teens, diapers, paper products, NEW toys for infants to
teens. If you would like to make a monetary donation it will
be collected and sent to the Missions. Items donated DO
NOT need to be gift–wrapped. Items need to be in by
December 20th. If you have any questions, please call the
Faith Formation Office at 724-745-3787.
Join us for this epic display of lasers and holiday music that
you cannot see anywhere else in the world! This family
friendly show is 100% donated. All monies from ticket sales
stay in the community to help local missions and families in
need. Shows will be held on Friday, December 18 (6:00 &
7:30 PM) and Saturday, December 19 (6:00 PM only).
(Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, 112 West Pike
Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317) The suggested donation:
Adults $10/Children $5.00. Tickets are available online at
www.canonsburgup.org. You can also purchase tickets in
advance in the church office Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM
-4:00 PM. Check out footage from a past show by clicking
the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owrr8jl1yVY.
STUDENT CHURCH OFFERTORY ENVELOPES Students in grades preschool through 12th who would like
to receive Church Offertory Envelopes for the 2016 year,
please call the Faith Formation Office at 724-745-3787.
ADVENT RECONCILIATION
An Advent Reconciliation for Faith Formation Classes will be
made available on one of two dates:
♦
“The Light Is Still On For You” at St. Patrick Parish on
Wednesday, December 9 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Faith Formation students (grades 3 to 8) and their families
are encouraged to attend. Cookies and hot chocolate will
be available in the Parish Center immediately following
the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Each family is welcome to bring a Christmas ornament,
which will be placed on one of the trees in the front of the
church.
♦
Parish Reconciliation Service on Wednesday, December
16th at 7:00 pm in the church.
Please make every effort to attend one of these opportunities to
experience God’s forgiveness and peace as a family.
ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES
An “All You Can Eat Pancake
Breakfast” will be held at Our
Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Church (300 Pike Street, Meadow
Lands, PA) on Saturday, Dec. 12,
2015 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am in
the Church Hall. Adults are $6.00,
children under 10 years of age, $3.00. All are welcome.
Thank you in advance for your support.
INCOME TAX PREPARERS NEEDED
Volunteer Tax Income Tax Preparers Needed: The IRS
(VITA) has a mission doing free income tax returns for
people of all ages with modest income. The IRS provides
training, certification, and continuing support. For more
information contact Bernie Grimes at 412.841.1151.
Christmas Flower Sale
The Ladies of Charity will hold their Christmas flower sale after all Masses on Sunday, December 5/6,
Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December 13 in the school cafeteria. Barb Svitek and Pat Waskowiak
will co-chair the Flower Sale. Funds raised from the flower sale help us to purchase items for our homebound
parishioners and those in area nursing facilities.
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
“We, the people of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Parish, with a strong tradition of sacramental life guided by the
Holy Spirit, nourished by the Eucharist & strengthened by God’s Word, commit ourselves to build strong families,
foster Christian values and support all persons on their spiritual journey.”
PARISH STAFF
PARISH MINISTRIES & CONTACTS
PASTOR, Rev. John J. Batykefer
Altar Server Ministry
frjjb@verizon.net (724.745.6560, ext. 12)
Parish Office (724.745.6560)
PAROCHIAL VICAR, Rev. Okechukwu Camillus Njoku
Altar Society and Liturgical Maintenance
cnjoku@diopitt.org (724.745.6560, ext. 13)
Mrs. Betty Herron (724.941.2965)
Mrs. Laura Spadaro (724.745.4726)
DEACON, Rev. Mr. Joseph Cerenzia
Catholic Men's Club (Ushers)
catholic1@comcast.net (724.745.7229)
DEACON, Rev. Mr. Philip Martorano
deaconmartorano@gmail.com
BULLETIN EDITOR & WEBMASTER, Elizabeth Smith
Mr. Dennis Buyan (724.745.1718)
Christian Mothers and Guild
Mrs. Mary Ann Badia (724.745.0591) mbadia44@yahoo.com
Mrs. Carol Serbak (724.745.3787) carol.serbak@verizon.net
Choirs (Adult, Children & Bell)
liz.smith@verizon.net (724.562.6794)
Mrs. Lucy Hosni (724.745.6560, leave a message)
BUSINESS MANAGER, Barbara Turk
Coffee/Donuts and Bread Program
barb.turk@verizon.net (724.745.6560, ext. 10)
CATECHETICAL ADMINISTRATOR &
SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR, Carol Serbak
Family Promise Ministry
Deacon, Joseph & Lisa Cerenzia (724-747-1199)
Funeral Luncheons
Mrs. Rena Patrick (724.745.3058)
St. Patrick Religious Education
Sunday - 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Pre-school - 8th Grade
carol.serbak@verizon.net (724.745.3787)
Knights of Columbus #3291
DEAN OF STUDENTS, ST. PATRICK SCHOOL, Rita Polansky
SK John Serbak, Jr. (724.263.0570)
Garden and Grounds
Mr. Tony Loeffler (724.492.1563)
(724.745.7977, ext. 0)
Website: www.kofc3291.com
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY, Lucy Hosni
Ms. Dolores (Dee) Centore (724.338.2915)
st.patrick.canonsburg@locpittsburgh.org
hosnilp@yahoo.com (724.745.6560)
MAINTAINANCE SUPERVISOR, John Dennis
(724.745.7977)
PARISH & CEMETERY SECRETARY, Rita Meyer
ritamae.meyer@verizon.net (724.745.6560, ext. 11)
PRINCIPAL, ST. PATRICK SCHOOL, Dr. Anthony F. Merante
drmstpats@gmail.com (724.745.7977, ext. 0)
Website: www.saintpatsschool.org
YOUTH MINISTER, Nicole Guyton
Ladies of Charity
Ministries of Mothers Sharing (MOMS)
Ms. Lizanne Boni (724.873.7326)
Parish Pastoral Council
Facilitator, Mr. Joseph Kusic (724.745.5474)
Members: Nancy Bell, Jerry Brandl, Deacon Joseph Cerenzia,
Diane Galanko, Michael Lickert, Ila Stabile, Paul Stabile
Prayer Blanket Ministry
Mrs. Louise Mroz (724-745-1597)
Mrs. Ginger Loeffler (412.759.2437)
Prayer Chain
nicole.guyton@verizon.net (724.745.4130)
Please call the parish office
In Residence
CHAPLAIN, Rev. Patrick Barkey
Mrs. Joan Dristas (724.745.8393)
pbarkey@diopitt.org (724.745.6560, ext 21)
Serving Canonsburg General Hospital and local area Nursing Facilities
Respect Life Group
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Please call the parish office
BULLETIN AND WEBPAGE SUBMISSIONS
Notices and pictures for the bulletin and parish webpage should be emailed to liz.smith@verizon.net or brought in to
the rectory by 4:00 pm Friday, one week before publication. Please indicate the duration that you would like your item
to appear in the bulletin and kindly note that article submissions may be edited due to time and space constraints.