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Christ, Prince of Peace, Ford City

& St. Lawrence, Cadogan

Pennsylvania Charitable Trusts

Christ, Prince of Peace

740 Fourth Avenue Ford City, PA 16226 (P) 724-763-9141 (F) 724-763-9142

Office Location 718 4th Ave Ford City, PA 16226

* Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Wednesday & Friday .....8:00 AM * Wed. (During School Year) .....9:00 AM

* Sunday Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil...5:00 PM Sunday...........11:00 AM

* Confessions 9:00 AM - 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Saturdays

Prayer Chain Barbara Pierce 724-763-6198

Coordinator of Homebound Communion Ministry

Sara Green

Bereavement Dan Kerr Stacy Klukan Judy Lyon Joan Moore

Website : fccatholic.org

St. Lawrence

114 Main Street Cadogan, PA 16212 (P) 724-763-9141 (F) 724-763-9142

Office Location 718 4th Ave Ford City, PA 16226

* Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday & Thursday .....8:00 AM

* Sunday Mass Schedule

Sunday @ 9:00 AM Sunday @ 7:00 PM

* Confessions 9:00 AM -1st Saturday of the month

Prayer Chain Candace Lias 724-763-1978

Facebook : Friends of St. Lawrence

Partner Parish Office Hours

Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Directors of Music Michael Heilman & Sandy Reich

Knights of Columbus

Thomas Goughnour 724-763-7558

St. Vincent de Paul Store 123 Market Street

Kittanning, PA 16201 724-548-8845

Divine Redeemer School

Tom Dinga-Principal 726 Fourth Avenue

Ford City, PA 16226 724-763-3761

Bulletin Deadline-Monday 3 PM

Christ, Prince of Peace & St. Lawrence Office Staff

Susan Gallovich [email protected]

Business Manager

Kimberly Halutick [email protected]

Administrative Assistant

Theresa Heilman [email protected]

Administrative Assistant

©Diocesan

Reverend Alan Polczynski Pastor

[email protected]

Reverend Alan Grote Regional Chaplain

[email protected]

February 2, 2020

Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg

The Presentation of the Lord

The Presentation of the Lord

Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the temple. The Presentation, which is celebrated 40 days after Christmas, is not mentioned in the other Gospels. Only Luke tells the story, most likely because he writes for Gentile Christians who are not familiar with the Jewish rite of presentation and purification. In addition, the intent of Luke’s Gospel is to show that God’s promise to Israel, fulfilled in Jesus, extends to Gentiles. Luke recognizes Joseph and Mary as faithful Jews who bring Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem. Here they present their firstborn son to the Lord. Jesus is thus consecrated as required by the Law of Moses. Present in the temple at this time are Simeon and Anna. Both are awaiting the restoration of God’s rule in Israel. Simeon had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he would see Christ the Lord, the Messiah, before he died. The holy man immediately recognized the infant Jesus as the promised Savior, a “light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” Anna also recognized Jesus as the fulfillment of the promise of redemption and spoke about him to all.

Monday - February 3 Sts. Blaise & Ansgar

7:30 AM Rosary

8:00 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church

Marsha Orton (by Deb Ceraso & Lynda Koleck)

Tuesday - February 4

7:30 AM Rosary

8:00 AM Mass at St. Lawrence Church

Bonnie Chromiak (by Joe & Kim Halutick)

Wednesday - February 5 St. Agatha

8:30 AM Rosary


Judy Peat (by Dollie Opalka)

9:45 AM Eucharistic Adoration

@ Christ, Prince of Peace

4:00 PM Reposition & Benediction

Thursday - February 6 St. Paul Miki & Companions

7:30 AM Rosary


Josephine Humenik (by Mr. & Mrs. Gary Kalmar)

Friday - February 7

7:30 AM Rosary


George Arnold (by Loretta Hrabovsky)

3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet @ Christ, Prince of Peace Saturday - February 8 St. Jerome Emiliani

9:00 AM Confessions at Christ, Prince of Peace

Fifth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

5:00 PM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church

Joseph Kunst (by Ken & Kathy Markilinski)

Sunday - February 9

8:30 AM Rosary


Domenic Cesare (by Brian Cesare)


Cynthia Flynn (by Ben & Janny Onofrey)

7:00 PM Mass at St. Lawrence Church For the Living & Deceased of our Partner Parishes

THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD FEBRUARY 2, 2020

REQUEST FOR NEW SERVERS We are in need of new servers for the weekend Masses at Christ, Prince of Peace and St. Lawrence. If your child is interested in serving at Mass please call the Partner Parish Office at (724-763-9141) and leave the name of the child, parents names, phone number and which Masses they would like to serve for. Serving Mass is a very important and special ministry in the Church. Your children will become more connected to the liturgy and the Church when they participate in this ministry. In order to serve, your child needs to have received First Communion. Thank you in advance for your consideration and we hope we have many responses.

“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the

LORD!” Psalm 31:24


Children’s Liturgy of the Word is held during both the 9 AM Mass at St. Lawrence Church and at 11 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church. The children are called forward before the scripture readings and sent with a prayer to a designated area of the church. The scripture readings are proclaimed and explained on a level appropriate for children during this time. They are then brought back to the parents during the Profession of Faith.

K-5 Faith Formation Classes are held each Sunday from 9:30 - 10:40 AM in the Partner Parish Office.

Partner Parish Youth Group News!

Sunday, February 9 - Youth Group Meeting

at St. Lawrence Upper Room from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

All Youth in grades 6th thru 12th are welcome to come and check out our group!

Christ, Prince of Peace and St. Lawrence needs an email address for all the parishioners that are involved with the liturgical ministries (Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Ushers, Cross Bearers, Altar Servers and Choir).

This will provide a way to get information out to the ministries quickly and efficiently. If you do not have a personal email address please provide one of your family members email address, who can pass on any information sent out in an email to you. You can call the partner parish office at 724-763-9141 or email either Susan at [email protected] or Kim at [email protected] with an email address.

2020 BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN

Life Choices serves women and men in Armstrong, Butler and Indiana Counties. They offer confidential and compassionate care to anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy or the after effects of abortion. The money used from these bottles will directly fund their medical clinics so they can continue to offer pregnancy testing and ultrasound in the Kittanning, Butler and Indiana areas. You are asked to return them by Friday, February 14th. Take home an empty baby bottle Fill it with change, checks or cash Return the bottle to your church Save a life!

Christ, Prince of Peace & St. Lawrence

Meetings / Classes for the

week of February 3

Christ, Prince of Peace Legion of Mary will be

meeting at the Partner Parish Office @ 6:00 PM on

Monday, February 3.

St. Lawrence Altar Rosary Society will be meeting

at St. Lawrence Hall @ 6:00 PM on Thursday,

February 6.

Knights of Columbus Officers will be meeting at

the Partner Parish Office @ 6:30 PM on Thursday,

February 6.

Faith Formation Classes for grades K-5 will be

held in the Partner Parish Office @ 9:30 - 10:45 AM on

Sunday, February 9.

Please call the Partner Parish Office with

location, date and time of your organization’s

meetings / classes @ 724-763-9141

22nd annual Communities of Salt and Light Awards Dinner April 16

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg will host the 22nd annual Communities of Salt and Light Awards Dinner April 16 at 6 p.m. at Stratigos Banquet Centre, North Huntingdon. Bishop Malesic will present three awards — humanitarian, philanthropy and outstanding human service organization. All net proceeds benefit people in need in the diocese’s four counties. Contact Heather Rady, director of community relations and special events, at 724-837-1840 for sponsorship and ticket information or go to www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org

World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated

in the Church on Sunday, February 2, 2020 and in parishes

on the weekend of February 1-2, 2020. Please pray for all

those who have made commitments in the consecrated life,

and be sure to thank them on their special day. May they

continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond

generously to God's gift of their vocation.

Thank you to all who helped or

participated in praying the rosary on

Friday, January 24 for the unborn.

Happy Groundhog Day!


The Sanctuary Candle at

Christ, Prince of Peace Church

will burn this week in memory of

Richard Grabiec by Lil & Family

If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child by anyone please contact PA Childline immediately at 1-800-932-0313. If the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid

staff or volunteer you are also requested to contact the Bishop’s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct AFTER you have called the

Childline number and made the report. The Bishop’s Delegate may be reached at 724-837-0901, Ext. 1221.

THE WELL Men’s Conference at WCCC March 21

The second THE WELL Men’s Conference will be held March 21 at Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood. The event includes workshops, discussions, the sacrament of reconciliation and adoration, and it concludes with Mass celebrated by Bishop Malesic at 4 p.m. Open to men 18 years of age and older. The keynote speaker will be Mike Clark (WTAE, Channel 4). Doors open at 7:15 a.m. and the conference begins at 8:30 a.m. Register at www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/THEWELL by March 11. Registration includes breakfast and lunch. Francis Fund scholarships are available to cover the $50 registration fee. Apply at dioceseofgreensburg.org/francisfund by March 2. Questions? Email [email protected].

Readings for the Week of February 2, 2020 Sunday The Presentation of the Lord

Mal 3:1-4, Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 Monday Sts. Blaise & Ansgar 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14B, 24-25A, 30-19:3; Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday St. Agatha 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7; Mk 6;1-6 Thursday St. Paul Miki & Companions 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chron 29:10, 11AB, 11D-12A, 12BCD; Mk 6:7-13 Friday Sir 4:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday St. Jerome Emiliani 1Kgs 3:4-13, Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16

The Sixth Annual 1:38 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

MARCH 28, 2020 Bee the Attitude “Rejoice & Be Glad”

Our Lady of Peace Parish / 2401 W. 38th St. Erie 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM / Doors open at 8:00 AM

Adoration, Confession and Mass Master of Ceremonies: Fr. Larry Richards Speakers: Caralyn Collar, Alyssa Bormes

& Sr. Regina Marie Gorman, OCD $33 on or before January 31, 2020

Regular price : Adult $40 / Senior Citizen & Group of 8 or more $35 / College Student $25 / High School Student $10

Lunch included with all reservations. For more details 814-455-7364 or www.138women.com

Robin Blose is planning to organize a carpool for anyone interested in attending this conference. Please contact Robin at 724-664-5225 for more information or to sign up to carpool.

Youth Leadership Training Day Youth in grades 8-12 are invited to a youth leadership training day led by Mike Patin at Ligonier Camp and Conference Center May 2. The day will consist of leadership training as well as team building and outdoor activities with the conference center staff. The cost is $20 for youth and $15 for chaperones. Register at www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/youthleadership.

Divine Trinity Council #17178

Thank you to all of the Knights that attended the Rosary for Life which was held on Friday January 24, 2020 at Christ Prince of Peace Parish. There was a fairly good turnout.

Additional COAL Tickets have been received. Any member that would like additional tickets please call as soon as possi-ble. We would like to have all of the tickets turned back in no

later than our February 20th Meeting, if possible.

The next Knights of Columbus Officers/Business Meeting is scheduled for Thursday February 6th, 2020 at

the Partner Parish Office at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be preceded by a rosary at 6:00 PM.

The next Knights of Columbus regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday February 20, 2020 at 6:30 PM at

St Lawrence Parish Hall. There will be a 1st Degree Ceremony at

the Partner Parish Office at 5:00 PM preceding the regular meeting.

New members are always welcome!! Call Tom Goughnour for more information 724-954-4968


A Mass for John Kovar was received from Gary & Donna Kovar.

Masses for Agnes Pavlekovsky were received from Shirlee Boarts; 1st Catholic Slovak Union; Mr. & Mrs. Don Steighner & Family; Mr. & Mrs. James Chorvat; Nickleach Family; Fred & Martha Callihan & Family; Brian & Karen

Callihan Family; Mr. & Mrs. J. Gary DeComo; Bob & Elaine Zanetti; Gregg & Maureen Hooks; Ed & Jackie Skukalek; Rick & Janet Jordan; Rick & Melissa Hand; Jane Lunz, Judy & Sara Jane Lyon; Dennis & Emma Kijowski; Rose Beno; Husar Family; Dorrie, Debbie & Teresa; Caroline Hassa.

to Dennis & Emma Kijowski; Richard & Marcia Madzy & Family; Nickleach Family; Marlene Szymanski; Thomas & Diane Hahn; Michelle Conner; Ken & Cindy Trumbetta; Montessori School of Westminster, Inc.; Jodi & Michael Lupco who all made donations to Christ, Prince of Peace in the memory of Agnes Pavlekovsky.

St. Blaise Feast Day February 3

Blaise lived so long ago that we know nothing about his early life. We do know that he was a both a doctor and a bishop in the area that is today either Armenia or Turkey. In the beginning of the fourth century, Christians were being persecuted by the Romans. The Roman Emperor believed that arresting and punishing important leaders like Blaise would prevent other people from becoming followers of Christ. Blaise’s prison was a dark cave. One of the legends that is told about him is that wild animals came to the cave so that he could treat their wounds. It is said that a mother brought her young son to Blaise. The boy was choking on a fish bone. Blaise saved the boy’s life by saying a prayer and blessing him with candles crossed upon his throat. Tradition tells us that the grateful mother visited Blaise’s in prison to bring him food and candles. During his time in prison, Blaise was sentenced to death. He was martyred in the year 316. St. Blaise is the patron saint of people with diseases of the throat. On St. Blaise’s feast day, many parishes bless the throats of their parishioners in a special ceremony. Two unlit candles are held next to each person’s throat as the priest or deacon says, “Through the intercession of Saint Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” St. Blaise reminds us of the importance of taking care of our health and also to thank God for doctors and medicines that can help us to recover from illnesses. We honor St. Blaise for his faith and care for his people.

O glorious Saint Blaise, who by thy martyrdom didst leave to the Church a precious witness to the faith, obtain for us the grace to preserve within ourselves this divine gift, and to defend, without human respect, both by word and example, the truth of that same faith, which is so wickedly attacked and slandered in these our times. Thou who didst miraculously restore a little child when it was at the point of death by

reason of an affliction of the throat, grant us thy mighty protection in like misfortunes; and, above all, obtain for us the grace of Christian mortification together with a faithful observance of the precepts of the Church, which may keep us from offending Almighty God. Amen.

January 27, 2020

God bless you for your generosity!

ST. LAWRENCE PARISH Jan. 27-2020 YTD

Regular Offertory $1,259.00 $67,508.95

Children $2.00

Catholic Accent $6.00

Utilities $15.00

Total $1,282.00

Christ, Prince of Peace Jan. 27-2020 YTD

Regular Offertory $5,467.75 $204,675.75

Children $21.00

Initial Offering $65.00

Solemnity of Mary $15.00

Votives $109.24

Utilities $55.00

Catholic Accent $90.00

Total $5,822.99

(The regular offertory also includes loose and monthly)

Let your FAITH be bigger than your fear.

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