9:00 PM - St. Florian Parish, United, Pennsylvania

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 2, 2015
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil, 5:00 PM
Sunday,
9:00 and 11:00 AM
MASS
SCHEDULE
Weekdays
& Saturdays,
Saturday
Vigil,
5:00 PM 8:00
AM
Sunday,
9:00 and 11:00 AM
Weekdays & Saturdays, 8:00 AM
Holy Days: As Announced
Reconciliation:
Saturday, 4 - 4:40 PM
Weekdays, 7:30 - 7:50 AM
Reconciliation:
Phone Numbers:
Saturday,
4 - 4:40 PM
Pastoral Emergencies:
Weekdays,
7:30 - 7:50 AM
(412)582-0425
Administrative Center:
(724)423-4431
Fax Number
(724)423-4438
Formation Office: (724)423-5087
St. Florian Pre-School/Activities
Building: (724)423-4437
St. Vincent de Paul Hotline:
(724)493-3795
Office Hours: Mon. - Fri.
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Mailing Address:
4261 Route 981
PO Box 187
United, PA 15689
Website: saintflorian.org
Staff:
Pastor & Trust Administrator:
Father John Sedlak
Organists:
Mary Jane Makar
Steven Makar
Catechesis, Faith Formation and
Evangelization
Co-Director: Angela Reese
Preschool, Dir: Lottie Hirak
Preschool, Aide: Karen Dlugos
Bookkeeper: Missy Bair
Parish Secretary: Pat Lucas
FEATURING:
American & Ethnic Foods ~
Halupki, Haluski, the World’s
Best Fried Dough and more
Games of Chance, Bingo
Used Book Sale
Cake Table
Entertainment:
Frank Powaski will
Spin records from 12 - 5 PM
Back in Time Band will entertain
from 5 until 9:00 PM
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MASS INTENTIONS (Scheduling Form on back of bulletin)
Sat., Aug. 1 - St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop, Doctor of the
Church
8:00 AM +Frank M. Weir by John & Debbie Brehun
5:00 PM +Anna Marie Marcinik by Mike & Phyllis
Hudak
Sun., Aug. 2 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 AM Living & Deceased Members of the Mizikar
Family
11:00 AM For the Congregation
Mon., August 3 - Weekday
8:00 AM +Kathleen Rusinko, Birthday by Cindy & Tom
Gricheck
Tue., August 4 - St. John Vianney, Priest
8:00 AM +Walter Schmidt by The Schmidt Family
Wed., Aug. 5 - The Dedication of Basilica of St. Mary Major
8:00 AM +Annabelle Urban by Margaret Homze
Thurs., August 6 - The Transfiguration of The Lord
8:00 AM +Terry Cole by Bob Cole
Fri., August 7 - St. Sixtus, Pope
8:00 AM +Thomas Mizikar by Louise Brehun
Sat., August 8 - St. Dominic, Priest
8:00 AM +Rev. John C. Vojtek by Cousin, Mary Ellen
Sopko
5:00 PM For the Congregation
Sun., August 9 - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 AM +Nick Vidakovich by Wife Dorothy & Family
11:00 AM +John, Catherine, Teofil, & Cecilia Ostrosky
and Joyce Severa by Family
ST. FLORIAN OFFERTORY STEWARDSHIP:
July 26: Adults: $5016.00; Loose: $225.00 ; Endowment: $40.00; Candles: $160.00; Bldg. & Grounds Upgrade: $200.00; Accent: $153.00; St. Vincent de Paul:
$40.00; Cath. University: $20.00 Total: $5854.00
God Bless you!
...the soul of Bertha Pavuk-Latsko, Sister of
Phyllis Kromer & Elizabeth Kowatch
...those in the hospital including Josey Walton
Sanctuary Light
In Remembrance of
John T. Mizikar
by Wife Betty
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 1, 2015 ~ 5:00 PM
Lector ......................................................................... A. Reese
Eucharistic Ministers ............... M. Ceroni, K. Kelly, J. Lesko
Altar Servers .....................................................C. & M. Reese
Greeters......................................... V. Swiderski, E. Carpenter
Sunday, August 2, 2015 ~ 9:00 AM
Lector . .................................................................. J. Lawrence
Eucharistic Ministers ....... S. King, M. Klimchock, D. Shimko
Altar Servers......... ............................................... J. & L. King
Greeters...................................................N. Logan, S. Jackson
Sunday, August 2, 2015 ~ 11:00 AM
Lector . .................................................................... T. Jackson
Eucharistic Ministers .......... G. Kovacina, W. Bossart, K. Kitz
Altar Servers......... ..................................... Z. Koch, J. Labuda
Greeters............................................. E. Mondock, R. Mizikar
Saturday, August 8, 2015 ~ 5:00 PM
Lector .......................................................................... E. Zider
Eucharistic Ministers ............... J. Lesko, K. Kelly, M. Ceroni
Altar Servers......... ..................................... S. Etling, T. Dillon
Greeters........................................................... J. & E. Kovalik
Sunday, August 9, 2015 ~ 9:00 AM
Lector . .................................................................. M.E. Sopko
Eucharistic Ministers ....................... J. Mizikar, H. Szewczyk,
M.A. Monticue
Altar Servers......... ................................. H. Macey, C. Shaffer
Greeters...................................................... K.Sabo, N. Logan
Sunday, August 9, 2015 ~ 11:00 AM
Lector . ................................................................. T. Chovanec
Eucharistic Ministers ....... K. Kitz, W. Bossart, M. Klimchock
Altar Servers......... ......................................... J.& J. Chovanec
Greeters.................... ……………………….N. Tracy, J. Mott
ALTAR FLOWERS
are presented
In Remembrance of
Colleen Yothers
by Mary Lynn Yothers
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August
15th, falls on a Saturday this year. While it is not a Holy
Day of Obligation, all are encouraged to attend the
Assumption Mass that morning at 8:00 AM.
Readings for the Week of August 2, 2015
THIS WEEK
Move Books for sale
Monday, 6:00 PM
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday - Wednesday
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Tuesday, 1:00 PM
Festival Set-up
Wednesday Thursday, Friday
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
— Aesop
Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35
Monday: Nm 11:4b-15/Mt 14:13-21
Tuesday: Nm 12:1-13/Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14
Wed:
Nm 13:1-2, 25--14:1, 26-29a, 34-35/Mt 15:21-28
Thurs: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mk 9:2-10
Friday: Dt 4:32-40/Mt 16:24-28
Sat:
Dt 6:4-13/Mt 17:14-20
Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8/Eph 4:30--5:2/Jn 6:41-51
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COOKIE SHEETS AVAILABLE
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Faith Formation
by Joe Lesko
Kindergarten to 8th Grade
For the second consecutive Sunday we hear about
food in both the first and the Gospel readings and as always
God the Father is at the center of the action. Both readings
highlight that all food or nourishment has one source–God.
God not only provides man’s physical needs but also his
spiritual needs. While the excerpt from “Exodus” deals
with physical nourish, John proclaims bread for the spiritual
life in Christ given in the Eucharist.
As the Israelites wonder in search of Canaan, they
frequently stray from the tenants of the Covenant. They
forget what God has already done for them. This pattern of
forgetfulness is often repeated in scripture even after they
are settled in Canaan. So they grumble to Moses and Aaron
about their current plight expressing a wonder that they may
have done the wrong thing in leaving the “comforts” of
Egypt where bread and vegetables were plentiful. What we
must see in this scene is God’s testing their trust or faith in
him to provide all that they need in this journey.
Seemingly God preordains events. When we study
the Sinai Peninsula two realities emerge. The manna is the
secretion of two insects that live on the tamarish tree. The
substance drops from the tamarisk to the ground where it
hardens somewhat in the night air. The quail migrate to
Europe in the spring and return in the fall. When they land
exhausted on the west coast of the Sinai, they can be easily
captured. The Lord supplies in mysterious ways.
When God grants Moses’ request for food, he stipulates a condition. “Each day the people are to go out and
gather their daily portion’ thus will I test them, to see
whether they follow my instruction or not.” But God allows
a double portion to be gathered on the sixth day, for none
may be gathered on the Sabbath.
When the manna and the quail come as promised
by God, the Israelites question ”What is this?” They do not
recognize this new food, nor do they understand its source.
Moses must explain: it is food sent by God who continues to
care for them.
All of this is much like Jesus’ explaining how God
continues to care for man by sending him, Jesus, to be the
bread of life in a new form. Jesus admonishes, “Do not
work for food that perishes but for food that endures for
eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.”
As usual the Old Testament reading tends to set a
theme for the Gospel reading. The suggested connection
this time is the necessity for food: food for the body and
food for the soul. Faith or trust assures us that God “will
provide.”
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE
St. Ignatius of Loyola, feast day
July 31st, was the founder of the
Society of Jesus, the Jesuits. He
founded the Jesuits in 1540, and
they played an important intellectual role in countering the effects
of the Protestant Reformation.
Learn more about St. Ignatius and other saints who were great
leaders in evangelization. http://ow.ly/PxcyP
2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Registration forms available in the back of church.
For more information please contact Angela Reese:
724-423-5087 or areese@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Contemplative Prayer
by Fr. Larry Rice
In the Catholic tradition, we have many kinds of prayer.
We have liturgical prayer, which follows a set ritual and is
prayed communally. Then, we have personal or private prayer, which has often been divided into prayers of praise,
thanksgiving, contrition, and supplication. These prayers
acknowledge God’s greatness, express our thanks for all God
has done for us, express our sorrow for our sins, and ask God
for what we need.
But throughout our history, Catholics have also engaged
in contemplative prayer. This sort of prayer or meditation is
much less about saying things to God, and is more about
listening to what God is saying to us. The Catechism of the
Catholic Church, in its section on contemplative prayer,
quotes St. Teresa who wrote, “Contemplative prayer in my
opinion, is nothing else than a close sharing between friends;
it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who we
know loves us.” In its sixteen paragraphs on contemplative
prayer, the Catechism eloquently describes aspects of this
kind of prayer, calling it a “gift,” a “gaze of faith fixed on Jesus,” “hearing the Word of God,” and an experience of silence (CCC, nos. 2709–2724).
What the Catechism doesn’t describe is how to do it. For
that information, I’d recommend the writings of those who
have excelled at this kind of prayer, specifically saints like
John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Catherine of Siena, Teresa
of Liseaux, and Julian of Norwich. Contemporary expressions
of contemplative prayer include methods like scripture prayer and Eucharistic adoration.
Prayer is the essential communication of the Christian life,
and contemplative prayer challenges us to make sure that
we’re not just speaking to God, but actively listening to
God’s speaking to us.
Fr. Rice is Vocations Director for the Paulist Fathers.
Copyright © 2015, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC. All
rights reserved.
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
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. Please call the parish office at 724-423-4431 to
register for the celebration.
Pathways 2015-2016: Adult Faith Formation and Basic
Catechist Certification
Pope Francis says that we need to “be faithful to the Spirit, to
proclaim Jesus with our lives, through our witness and
words.” He calls this “a great responsibility.” Ask yourself: “How well prepared am I for this responsibility?” “How
can I do this in my busy life?” In the Year of Mercy, ignite
your imagination of what it means to follow Jesus Christ. Join
us for Pathways and discover how together we are called and
gifted by God for others. Our host sites are: St. Agnes Church,
North Huntingdon on Tues. evenings and at St. John Baptist de
La Salle Church, Delmont on Thurs. evenings. Brochures and
information cards are available at your parish. Registration is
now open. Financial assistance is available. For more information or to register online, visit us at: http://goo.gl/
QdAWsg or contact the Office for Lay Ecclesial Ministry, 724552-2598;
pathways@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Saint Vincent Parish in Latrobe will hold a divorce support
group using The Catholic’s DIVORCE SURVIVAL
GUIDE, featuring 30 minute DVD showings followed by
group discussions with fellow participants covering the topics of shock, denial, anger, grief, guilt forgiveness, the kids,
annulment, dating and much more. The 12 weekly sessions
will be Wednesdays from September 16-December 16
(includes a break on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving)
from 7 - 9 p.m. in the parish center conference room. The
$20 registration fee covers a “Personal Survival Guide” and
all materials. Find comfort in counsel consistent with Catholic teaching and in sharing with others who are going
through similar circumstances. Registration will be accepted through Monday, August 31. For more information or to
register, contact Teri Pomerleau at (724) 539-8629, ext. 15
or tpomerleau@dioceseofgreensburg.org.
BISHOP MALESIC TO CELEBRATE
LOCAL MASSES
Bishop Malesic will be traveling throughout the
Diocese of Greensburg to celebrate a series of
“Local Masses” between July 21, 2015 and September 3, 2015.
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 PM
and a social open to the public following each Mass.
These evenings of celebration have been scheduled in a manner that will afford Bishop Malesic the opportunity to familiarize himself with the different geographical regions of our Diocese as well as provide venues that can accommodate a large
number of attendants for both the Mass and Reception.
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 best fits their schedule.
No reservations are necessary to attend any of these Masses or
receptions.
Tuesday, August 4 St. Pius X Parish, Mt. Pleasant
Tuesday, August 11 St Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe
Parish, Kittanning
Thurs., August 13 St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Footedale
Tues., August 18
St. Agnes Parish, North Huntingdon
Thurs., August 20 St. Joseph Parish, Uniontown
Tues., August 25
St. Bruno Parish, Greensburg
Thurs., August 27 St. Sebastian Parish, Belle Vernon
Tues., September 1 Holy Family Parish, Latrobe
Thurs., September 3 Mother of Sorrows Parish,Murrysville
ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference reminds you that help is
available for members of the community. If you know of anyone needing assistance with day-to-day living expenses, let
them know they are invited to call 724-493-3795 to reach our
hotline. If anyone needs someone to talk with or confide in,
they are also invited to call this number. All calls are confidential.
For sale by individual: 2 St. Florian Cemetery plots ~
New Section ~ Near road ~ $400.00 each ~ Serious inquiries only ~ 724-837-1185
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
Smokeless Afternoon Bingo ~ ever y Tues. @ 3:00 PM (door s open @ 2:30) ~ Sponsor ed by Adelphoi ~ 1133 Village
Way
¨ St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church Festival ~ Sun., Aug. 2, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM ~ ethnic food, children’s games,
Chinese Auction, fames of chance & refreshments ~ DJ will provide entertainment ~ Call 724-423-3673 for more info
¨ Cruise Night & Las Vegas Night ~ Mutual VFD ~ Fr iday, Aug. 14, 5 PM - ? ~ Street rods, custom cars, muscle cars,
antiques ~ Awards: Best Paint, Best Interior, Best of Show & Fireman’s Pick ~ DJ & refreshments ~ For info call: 724-423
-1447
¨ Tee Time for a Nun: 5th Annual Benedictine Nuns’ Golf Outing ~ August 31st @ Hannastown Country Club, Greensburg ~ $100/golfer includes gift, 18 holes of golf with cart, coffee & donuts, lunch & steak dinner at St. Emma Monastery
~ Driving & Putting contests, raffle, silent auction, too ~ Registration starts @ 9:30, shot-gun start @ 10:30 ~ Information
& registration: www.stemma.org/main/events
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Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever
believes in me will never thirst."
- John 6:35
Festival
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
Noon - 9:00 PM
Drop your Basket/Craft off this week.
Invite your friends and family to
join you for the day.
ENTERTAINMENT
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Frank Powaski broadcasting his radio show live from 12 – 3:00 PM
and continuing as DJ until 5:00 PM
5:00 - 9:00 PM Back in Time, an oldies and
classic rock group, will perform.
Come join the fun!!
ALTAR FLOWERS
Please use the form below to donate altar flowers. These can be
in memory or honor or just because you like to see the beautiful
flowers from Mt. Pleasant Floral enhancing our altar. The cost is
$25.00 per vase. For special requests, which can be accommodated but will be priced accordingly, contact Mary Ellen Sopko,
724-423-4337.
ALTAR FLOWER ORDER FORM
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Offered by: ______________________________________
Phone:___________________
In Memory of:_______________________________________
In Honor of:
_________________________________________
Requested date for flowers: __________________________
Donation $25.00/vase (Please include payment with request.)
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
TARGET DATE SET TO FILL CFFE OFFICE JOB:
Three qualified persons have now been interviewed for
the position of Director of our Office of Catechesis, Faith
Formation and Evangelization (CFFE) with the hope of
hiring someone not later than the second week of August.
If you or someone you know is interested, please send
resume to Fr. John.
ORIENTATION FOR NEXT PARISH SECRETARY
will begin on August 17th. Grace Montagna will take over
for Pat Lucas at the end of August. Grace is currently the
secretary at St. Cecilia Church in nearby Whitney, where
she has worked for the last two years. Before that she
served in the same position for St. Joseph Church in Everson, St. Cecilia Church in Grindstone and St Hedwig
Church in Smock (now closed).
2014-15 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT was examined and approved by our parish Finance Council on July
20th. Copies were also given to our Pastoral Council on
July 21st for review. A summary of the report with highlights will be included as a supplement with next week’s
bulletin.
MINUTES OF LAST WEEK’S MEETINGS of our
Finance Council, Pastoral Council, and Cemeteries Committee are included in a supplement with this bulletin.
USED BOOK SALE
We will be moving books downstairs in the
school in preparation for the festival. If you are able
to help, please come out on Monday, August 3rd at
6:00 PM. THANK YOU!!
The preview sale will be held Saturday August 8th
from 7 to 9 PM. Admission is $5.00. Books will be
priced at our usually low prices. Light refreshments
will be available.
The book sale will continue Sunday August 9th during the festival hours from noon to 9 PM. After 7:00
PM, all books will be $5.00 a bag.
Hardbacks, paperbacks, children’s books, cookbooks, and CD’s are priced from $0.10 to $1.00. All
books have been presorted and arranged by subjects to make it easy to find the book you want.
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