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August 23, 2020
St. Ambrose St. Matthew St. Sylvester Avonmore Saltsburg Slickville
PARTNER PARISHES OF THE DIOCESE OF GREENSBURG
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
Our Mission Statement
The Partner Parishes of St. Ambrose, St. Matthew & St. Sylvester, under
the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are committed to be witnesses of Christ in
our local and faith communities . We invite one another to grow in a spirit
of friendship and unity through the Word and the Eucharist. While striving
to nourish our faith families, we encourage Evangelization, Service,
Worship, Stewardship, and Leadership.
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time
Confessions: First Saturday of the month, 11:00-11:30 AM at St. Ambrose or by appointment with the Pastor.
Baptisms: Please contact the parish office to schedule a date and formation session..
Marriage: Please contact the office at least six months before the wedding date to schedule marriage preparation sessions..
Pastoral Care to the Homebound: Please contact the parish office..
Eucharistic Adoration: First Thursday of the month, 6:30-7:30 PM. All are welcome.
RCIA: If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Roman Catholic, please contact the parish office.
St. Vincent de Paul Hotline: Please contact the parish office. St. Vincent dePaul poor boxes are at entrances of all partner parishes.
Bulletin Deadline: Please submit bulletin information via email or in written form to Angela Palmiscno at the parish office by Wednesday noon.
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM—St. Ambrose Sunday Masses 8:30 AM—St. Sylvester 11:00 AM—St. Matthew Weekday Masses: Mon.—8:30 AM, St. Sylvester Tues.— 8:30 AM, St. Matthew Fri.— 8:30 AM, St. Ambrose PARISH OFFICES & HOURS St. Ambrose, St. Matthew & St. Sylvester P. O. Box 617 Avonmore, PA 15618
Monday—Friday 9:00 AM—1:00 PM
Phone: 724-697-4129 Fax: 724-697-4484
St. Matthew Church Hall: 724-639-9338
St. Sylvester Rectory Phone: 724-468-5794 Fax and church hall: 724-468-5765
PASTORAL STAFF
Reverend John Harrold, Pastor
Deacon Craig Gilbert
Virginia Long, Partner Parish Financial Secretary
Angela Palmiscno, Partner Parish Secretary
Kristin Andree, Partner Parish Web Coordinator
Jessica Clawson, Coordinator of Faith Formation,
St. Matthew, 724-875-0638 or [email protected]
Connie Shannon, Clearances Coordinator, 724-697-4059
Knights of Columbus—Council #15373
Website: partnerparishesmas.org
A Warm Welcome to All
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES Blessings to all our Partner Parish family members who are celebrating a birthday this week:
Molly Condor, Kevin Mallik, Catherine Morabito, Larry Sieczkowski, Nicole Heinack, Donna Stemplinski, Constance Shannon, Javan Shearer, Verna Moran, Patricia Prenni, Kathleen Casper, Barbara Hummel, Carmella Salvatore, Ken Steinmiller, John Florek, Kathy Florek, Frank Horrell, Joseph Maruca, Jr., Martin Novak
Happy Anniversary to all couples celebrating an anniversary this week:
Howard & Nancy Cacco, David & Jennie Busi, David & Melissa Lecinsky, Bernard & Catherine Ziemianski
Diocesan Coat of Arms
RCIA
Each year on Holy Saturday during the Easter Vigil, thousands are baptized into the Catholic Church in the United States. Parishes welcome these new Catholics through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Now is the time to begin the formation process. If you or anyone you know is interested in entering into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church, please contact the parish office (697-4129).
“St. Ambrose Faith Formation Parents— St. Ambrose is starting with a “Faith Formation at Home” method this year. Each student will be given a book to take home and will learn with their parent and check in with teachers periodically. Our teachers will meet soon to discuss specifics as more instruction comes from the Diocese as well. We hope to still have students meet to do reviews and some service work as well in a socially distanced manner. Program will probably start in early October. More details to come!! “
Silver Rose Prayer Service—From March-December, eight silver roses are shepherded on a pilgrimage by members of the Knights of Columbus along various routes that extend from Canada to Mexico. These roses, symbolic of those picked by St. Juan Diego at the request of Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, are a call for each of us to think “One Rose, One Life” and to remember the dignity of each and every human life. One of these roses will travel through the Diocese of Greensburg, and the Knights of Columbus have asked Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent, to host the devotion and share it via live-stream to everyone in the Diocese of Greensburg. Mark your calendars to pray with us on Sunday, August 23 at 11:00 AM. Join us in person or via the live-stream on Facebook (@DioceseOfGreensburg or @ GoodShepherdKent) or YouTube (tiny.cc/FatherMorelli).
AROUND THE DIOCESE “The Accent on-Air”-features a new half-hour special on Sunday, August 23rd at 11:30 AM on WTAE-TV. See a sit-down interview with Bishop Malesic before he leaves to become Bishop of Cleveland, and hear what the bishop’s 102-year-old father has to say about the change. Learn more about a major donation that has boosted Catholic school enrollment by nearly 10%. Meet the winners of Energy Smart 2020: local students who submitted creative expressions of caring for God’s creations. And hear about a new friary in the town of Indiana where Capuchin Franciscan priests are providing new leadership for local parishes. Unable to see the show August 23rd? It will broadcast again on Sunday, August 30th at 11:30 AM on WTAE. “The Accent On-Air” is always on TheAccentOnline.org. The partner parishes of St. John, Delmont & St. Mary, Export are seeking applicants for a full-time parish secretary. Strong computer, organizational, and bookkeeping skills, as well as good communication/people skills are important. Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Catholic faith is also important. 32 hours/ week, Mon-Thurs, Fridays off. Interested parties, please submit resume with references to Fr. Daniel Ulishney, 5900 Kenney Avenue, Export, PA 15632 or [email protected].
Mass Intentions for the Week
PLACE TIME INTENTION OFFERED BY
Saturday August 22 St. Ambrose 5:00 PM +Steve Sieczkowski (Mark & Paulette Bonnoni)
Sunday August 23 St. Sylvester 8:30 AM +Tony Moonis (Shirley & Family)
Sunday August 23 St. Matthew 11:00 AM +For the Parishioners
Monday August 24 St. Sylvester 8:30 AM +Arlene DeFrances (Ed & Pat Spisak)
Tuesday August 25 St. Matthew 8:30 AM +Amy McQuaide (Family)
Friday August 28 St. Ambrose 8:30 AM +Jason Orvosh (Steffan Family)
Saturday August 29 St. Ambrose 5:00 PM For the Parishioners
Sunday August 30 St. Sylvester 8:30 AM +Bernie Buczak (Joseph Burik)
Sunday August 30 St. Matthew 11:00 AM +Theresa DeLuca (Ed & Donna Stemplinski)
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THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA Next weekend, the arch/diocese will be taking up the National Collection for the Catholic University of America. The National Collection not only supports students but also helps the University serve dioceses and parishes through innovative research initiatives and training programs, such as The Catholic Project—an initiative that aims to heal the breach of trust many have experienced as a result of the current crisis in the Church, an online Child Protection Certificate Program, a Master’s program in Ecclesial Administration and Management for clergy, and a credentialing program that prepares recent graduates to serve as campus ministers.
PARTNER PARISHES STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Sunday Offertory: August 15-16
St. Ambrose St. Matthew St. Sylvester
Offertory Collection: $ 1,071.80 $ 1,119.15 $ 3,071.00
SCRIPTURE INSIGHTS FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME It seems strange that Jesus would tell his disciples not to reveal that he was the Christ (the Messiah). After all, isn’t that the point? But the problem was that many people of the time had different ideas about what the Messiah was supposed to be. So Jesus spent a lot of time trying to persuade people to rethink the whole concept of the Messiah. Most people thought (or feared) that the Messiah was going to be a warrior who would restore the dynasty of King David over Israel.
Jesus had to redefine Messiah for them in light of the prophecies of Isaiah chapter 53, concerning the one who suffers for the sake of others. Jesus would achieve victory through suffering. Until people understood that, he could not risk a misunderstanding. Peter had a partial understanding, though not through his own insight. It was revealed to him by God. And so in this passage we see the twofold foundation of the Church: Scripture (revelation from God) and tradition (personified in the Apostles, and especially Peter).
Most Catholics are familiar with this Gospel passage as the moment when Jesus makes Peter the first leader of the Apostles, giving him authority, which is symbolized by the image of keys. But there is something else equally important here. Jesus made a promise to Peter and the other Apostles that the Church will be built on a rock (see Matthew 7:23-25), and “the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.” This means that the forces of evil will never completely overcome the Church—the Church will never cease being the Church. So the authority given to Peter and the Apostles came with a promise that we can trust them and their successors to help us understand who Jesus is, and how to live as his disciples.
PARISH INCOME Please be aware that the incomes of all three parishes has decreased in the last two fiscal years and the ordinary income has not been enough to pay our ordinary bills. The parishes did well this Spring, in light of the pandemic and the quarantine, but all 3 would be in debt if it were not for the Payroll Protection Loans that we got from the government. We need every parish family or household to support the parish. Even $2 - $5 from people who have been giving nothing would make a difference. If you are still not coming to Mass in person, please consider mailing in your offertory donations or setting up a monthly BILL PAY to the parish directly from your checking account. Your parishes need each of you to support them as you can. THANKS
THROUGH YOUR GIFT TO THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, YOU OPEN YOUR EYES TO SEE, YOUR EARS TO HEAR
AND YOUR HEARTS TO EXPERIENCE JESUS’ PRESENCE
IN YOUR DAILY LIFE.
SERVING OUR COUNTRY. Please pray for our men and women in the military: MSgt Matthew Leightner, Col. Ross Monta, John Newcomb, Master Sgt. Jeremy Morgan, Ryan Nagg, Daniel Henderson, Tech. Sgt. Justin Morgan, Tyler Carnahan, Bartholomew Marsh-Slavin, Jacob DeSanders, W01 Jacob Berg (Afghanistan), Brandon May, Tyler Kunkle (Afghanistan), Martin Novak, Jr.
OUR PRAYER LIST—FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Ally Anderson, Charles Mark Angell, Dean Corridoni, Luke Dobrosky, Elvia Eckenrode, Lawrence Eckenrode, Ronnie Edwards, Donald Gabor, John Galo, Edith Hollick, George Hollick, Larry Klukaszewski, Gary Lemon, Mary Musial, Joanne Neiderhiser, Chris Nemchik, Bill Rupert, Fred Salo, Chad Toth, Judy Valore, John Waynar, MaryLou Waynar, Jenny Lou Wincek, and all who need our prayers.
IN SYMPATHY: Our Partner Parish family extends their deepest sympathy to the family of Gertrude Bankosh who died recently. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
There will be a meeting of the St. Sylvester Centennial Committee on Tuesday, August 25th starting at 6:30 PM in the upstairs meeting room. Anyone not already a member of this committee is most welcome to join us!
St. Sylvester Centennial Committee—is sponsoring a raffle ticket for a homemade quilt and other homemade items. The ticket donation is $5.00 with two numbers on the ticket. Tickets may be purchased after Mass at St. Sylvester. For more information, contact Bridget @ 724-771-5616.
Please keep Fr. John Harrold in your prayers as he has recently recovered from COVID-19. Fortunately, Fr. John
suffered only mild symptoms including sore throat and cough. It is unknown how he contracted the virus. He has
been cleared by the CDC to return to pastoral ministry already but in an abundance of caution, will not celebrate
Mass publically until all symptoms are gone and he gets a negative test result for Covid-19.
In the months leading up to the diagnosis, Fr. John followed diocesan policies of wearing face coverings and hand
hygiene during distribution of Communion and adherence to social distancing to minimize the spread of any
infectious disease in his Parishes. He is thankful for the support from his parishioners during this difficult time.
