december 29, 2019 - st. agnes...
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11400 ST. AGNES LANE, N. HUNTINGDON, PA 15642
Rev. Msgr. V. Paul Fitzmaurice, Pastor [email protected]
December 29, 2019
A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg
Church Office ...................... 724-863-2626 724-863-2630 FAX: 724-863-1057 E-mail: [email protected] 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 11:15 a.m.
Weekday, Saturday Morning
Holy Day Masses: As listed in the Bulletin.
Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 1:00 p.m., or by appointment.
Marti DiToppa, Parish Secretary…………....724-863-2626 [email protected]
Mary Blythe, Director of Faith Formation ................ 724-864-5393 [email protected]
Susan Cheplic, Regional Youth Minister….724-863-2626 [email protected]
Karen Kustra, Director of Music Ministries.. 724-863-8687 [email protected]
Cynthia Milchick, Director of R.C.I.A.
Sandy Monier, Director of Pastoral Ministry..724-863-9621 [email protected]
Christine Coletti, Admin. Assistant/Financial Secretary [email protected]
Kristen Brown, Faith Formation Admin. Assistant [email protected]
Queen of Angels Catholic School…………..724-978-0144
Sandra Stonebraker, Principal One Main Street, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 E-mail address: [email protected] Website: www.queenofangelssch.org
Louise Daniels, Director of Joyful Noise Choir [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul…………………..724-691-3711
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 2:00 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.
“A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust”
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FROM THE PASTOR: God’s Word Describes A Holy Family
St. Paul writes to the Christian Community at Colossae, but his words apply to family life as well.
“Brothers and sisters: Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do.
And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Colossians 3:12-21)
I encourage us to meditate frequently on these words. And let us ask the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph to intercede on our behalf to Holy Spirit to empower us to live by them. God’s plan to turn things around in a world that is increasingly, without a doubt, includes the renewal and restoration of marriage and family.
January I, Mary, Mother of God This is New Year’s Day for the world. For us Catholics, we honor Mary under her most majestic title, Mother of God. Once again, the feast refers to and affirms the mystery of the Incarnation. It does not mean that Mary created God (!) but that she carried in her womb for nine months and gave birth to her child Who is true God and true Man. The Council of Ephesus in 431 declared her to
be Theotokos - God-Bearer.
Today is a Holy Day of Opportunity and Obligation. That means, in obedience Christ Who speaks through His Church, we Catholics need to gather for the Eucharist and give thanks to God for His Son Jesus and His Mother. Mark your calendars. Masses are at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, and 9 AM on Wednesday.
New Year’s Blessing Of Time
Lord, You who live outside of time, and reside in the imperishable moment,
we ask Your blessing this New Year's Day upon Your gift to us of time.
Bless our clocks and time-measuring devices. You who kindly direct us to observe the passing of
minutes and hours. May they make us aware of the miracle of each second
of life we experience. May these our ticking servants help us not to miss that
which is important, while You keep us from machine-like routine.
May we ever be free from being clock watchers and instead become time-lovers.
Bless our calendars, these ordered lists of days, weeks, and months, of holidays, holy days, fasts and feasts -- all
our special days of remembering. May these servants, our calendars, once reserved for the
royal few, for magi and pyramid priests, now grace our homes and our lives.
May they remind us of birthdays and other gift-days, as they teach us the secret that all life is meant for
celebration and contemplation. Bless, Lord, this New Year, each of its 366 days and
nights. Bless us with new moons and full moons.
Bless us with happy seasons and a long life. Grant to us, Lord, the New Year's gift of a year of love.
Amen.
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T H O U G H T S O N G I V I N G :
“Wives, be subordinate to your husbands…Husbands, love your wives…Children, obey your parents in everything…Fathers, do not provoke your children…” (Colossians 3:18-21)
Pope Francis said that families, through their life of prayer and love, become "schools of true human growth." Being credible witnesses of Christian love, especially that of family members, exerts the most positive influence on our children. We are all children of God, let us pray and love each other as God, Our Father, does for us.
Readings for the Week
SUN: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21 Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 MON: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 TUE: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 WED: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 THU: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 FRI: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 SAT: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 SUN: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH Over all other virtues, put on love,
DECEMBER 29, 2019 that is, the bond of perfection. Colossians 3:14
Tuesday, December 31 Parish Office Closed
Wednesday, January 1 - New Years Day Parish Office Closed
Thursday, January 2 8:00am - 9:00pm - Adoration, Church 7:00pm - 8:00pm - Women at the Well Prayer Group, Cry Room
Friday, January 3 6:00pm - 8:45pm - Generations of Faith, All Res. Hall, Kitchen 9:00pm - Rosary, Church
Sunday, January 5 10:15am - 11:05am - Faith Formation, 4th Grade, Fr. Brannon Room 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Confirmation Mentor Group, Boys B Sunday Group, Fr. Bertolina Room
† LITURGY SCHEDULE † THIS WEEK in Our Parish
12/28 SAT: 4:30pm † FRANK TORCHIA - Linda & Rick
12/29 SUN: 9:00am † THOMAS VLASICK - Wife Eileen & Family 11:15am † JOE & STAN KURP - Wife & Family
12/30 MON: 7:30am † MARIE REGINA - Priest & People of St. Agnes
12/31 TUE: 7:30am † GEORGE CINDRICH– Donna & Greg 4:30pm † JUDY BISIG - DeFelice Family
1/1 WED: 10:00am PEOPLE OF ST. AGNES
1/2 THU: 7:30am † REGIS MULARSKI - The Meszar Family
1/3 FRI: 7:30am PEOPLE OF ST. AGNES
1/4 SAT: 8:00am † REV. MSGR. VIRGELIO GECOLE - Dr. & Mrs. Florante Paat 4:30pm † JOAN SAVERSKY - Family
1/5 SUN: 9:00am † WANDA DOBEK - Family 11:15am † JOHN KRAVETZ, JR. - Sue & Ed Giebel
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In order to keep our Prayer Corner current and up-to-date, we ask that you cal l once a month i f you wish to remain on the prayer l ist .
If you have a loved one, friend or neighbor who is homebound and would like to receive a visit from the “Marian Ministry of Care
Team” (extraordinary ministers, priest, and trained volunteers) call the church office.
Ministry Schedule for Jan. 4 / Jan. 5
Jan. 4, 4:30 pm Jan. 5 , 9:00 am Jan. 5, 11:15 am
Altar Server
G. Brown M. Moenssens
N. Kugler M. White
A. Muzy
R. Young
Cross bearer
N. Czajkowski A. Stickle L. Gill
Lector J. Timko R. Fraley D. Walker
Extra-ordinary Minister
L. Gretz B. Haver E. Haver C. Hevia G. Patterson L. Patterson D. Scaramuzzo
P. Bianchi W. Cymbor G. DeFelice L. Dugan B. Lesniewski C. Lieberum M. Mathis C. Page R. Stickle
W. Brand
R. Jackson C. Lucot M. Maiolo R. Schmitt
K. Spark
Children's Liturgy
No Children’s Liturgy
N. Wetzler P. Murray
Greeter M. Chara P. Doban K. Ziska
Online Giving is a safe, convenient way to donate to the Church. To sign-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.
PRAYER CORNER - In your charity, please pray for those members of our parish family who need our prayers, especially:
Dorothy Bagnato, Mike Bal las , Ronnie Findley, John Gombos, Tim Hamilton, Richard Kugler, Ethel Lesnicky, Frank Lesnicky, Sr. , Joe l Mance, Cindy Mascara, Karen Mulvay, George Pal iscak, Jay Pushinsky, Tom Salsgiver , Francis Simko, and Sgt . Doug Vitale .
7-day candles are $3.00. No envelopes wi ll be used. Money boxes are to the left and right of the shrine. Money will be collected daily.
Stewardship of Treasure - Dec. 14 / 15 , 2019
Actual Online Giving Budgeted Variance
Offertory $9,769.50 $4,4353.96 $13,949.73 $173.73
Children $8.00 $4.00
Flower $1,256.00 $25.00
Year to Date
$233,947.50 $91,371.96 $334,793.52 -$9,474.06
Our Parish Mission Statement
We, the People of St. Agnes Parish are a Catholic Faith
Community inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit. Sharing in the
mission of Jesus Christ, we are committed to spreading the Good
News of God’s love in our Parish and in the World. As we
continue our journey of Faith, we pledge to love and support each
other, give witness to Christ, and welcome all who desire to be
part of our Parish Family.
Ministry Schedule for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Tuesday, December 31, 4:30 p.m.: Altar Servers: K. Muzy, S. Muzy; Cross Bearer: L. Gill; Lector: J. Timko; Extraordinary Ministers: D. Balmert, P. Bianchi, W. Brand, C. Lucot, W. McCabe, D. Scaramuzzo, R. Takacs
Wednesday, January 1, 10:00 a.m.: Altar Servers: N. Brown, A. Frankhauser; Cross Bearer: R. Blosser; Lector: A. Glick; Extraordinary Ministers: G. Colbert, K. Glick, S. Halin, C. Kandra, D. Klinvex, M. Locke, J. Megon (sub requested)
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Marie Regina, who passed away recently. May she rest in peace. †
JANUARY EMERALD CLUB MEETINGS - Jan. 8 - Rosary at 12:00 p.m.; Mtg. at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 15 - Luncheon at Bob Evans at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 22 - Rosary at 12:00 p.m.; Mtg. at 12:30 p.m.
PARISH news
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REMEMBERING YOUR LOVED ONES - As evidenced by the number of candles in use, our Divine Mercy Chapel has been a great addition to our Church. We are now introducing an enhancement to the Chapel. We plan to add a Memorial Plaque to the space. Parishioners will now be given the opportunity to permanently remember their loved ones. Application forms are available in the Narthex and the Church office.
SUPER BINGO – The 412 Senior Youth Ministry Super Bingo fundraiser is Saturday, Jan-uary 25, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Mack Hall. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. for lunch. Early bird
bingo starts at 12:00 p.m. Tickets are $25. Tickets are available in the church office or mail a check made payable to “Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton” to Saint Agnes, Re: Super Bingo, 11400 St. Agnes Lane, N. Huntingdon, PA 15642. Call Mary Blythe at 724-864-5393 with any questions and to reserve seating once your tickets have purchased.
PRO-LIFE KICK-OFF MEETING - We will be having a kick-off meeting for a Pro-Life Group here at St. Agnes. If God is tugging at your heart to play
a part in defending life, please join us on Saturday, January 18, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 306 of Resurrection Hall. If you have any questions, please call Audrey at 412-554-2454.
SUNDAY MISSALS FOR YOUNG CATHOLICS - are in the pews for anyone to follow along with the Mass parts and for the weekly Sunday readings. The book also has “key words” and their definitions to help readers young and old have a deeper understanding of the Word of God. Please leave these copies in the pews for all to use, but if you’d like a copy of your own, they are available in the Parish Office during normal business hours for $10.00 each.
THANK YOU - to all that donated to the Norwin High School’s Knights for Life Diaper Drive. Thanks to you, it was a huge success and we are beyond grateful for your help. We know that the women receiving the items will be just as touched and thankful. Thank you again. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. MONTHLY GRIEF SUPPORT - will be held the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. This is in addition to the six-week intensive grief support run in the spring and fall. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Sandy Monier at 724-863-9621 or [email protected].
HOME BLESSING KITS - Are you looking for a meaningful Christmas “Family” tradition? Why not bless your home for the New
Year? This ancient tradition can occur anytime during the Christmas Season beginning with Christmas day and ending on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (January 12). Epiphany Sunday/the Feast of the Magi (January 5) is the most popular time to do this ritual but any other day is appropriate. As a service to the parish, families in Faith Formation made Home Blessing Kits complete with instructions and a brief prayer service for any family to follow. These kits will be available in the back of church in the large gift-wrapped box. The kits are free of charge; however, any free will offering will be accepted. May God bless your family this holiday and throughout the coming year!
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY FAITH COMMUNITY - is hosting a monthly support group for anyone caring for someone with dementia. The support group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., in the Bertolina Room of the Old Convent. For more information, contact, Sandy Monier at 724-863-9621 or [email protected].
2020 MARCH FOR LIFE - It’s not too early to start thinking about the March for Life! Have you
ever participated in the past? Would you like to attend this year? Here’s some information to get you started pondering your journey to the March. The bus will meet at St. Agnes at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, January 24. Participants will travel to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, where a Mass will be held in the chapel. After Mass, the group will travel to the March, walk, and return home afterwards. The cost is $25 for adults, $15 for students. This includes the bus trip and a bagged lunch with a hoagie. The group will stop at a restaurant on the way home for dinner. To register for the March for Life, please contact Judy Kunes at [email protected] or 724-640-6577.
− Parish Choirs -
− Sunday, December 29, 9:00 a.m. Parish Choir 11:15 a.m. Joyful Noise
Tuesday, December 31, 4:30 p.m. Mass - Parish Choir
− Sunday, January 5, 9:00 a.m. Mass - Parish Choir
THANK YOU to John Ott and the Joseph F. Ott
Funeral Home for once again providing our
parishioners with beautiful 2020 Catholic calendars. If
you have not yet picked up your calendar, you can find
them in the Narthex and in the Parish Office during
normal business hours.
AROUND the area AROUND the area
Queen of Angels Catholic School
With the New Year on the horizon, Queen of Angels Catholic School is preparing for a new celebration of Catholic Schools. Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual
celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2020 is January 26 - February 1. The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2020 is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” We will observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, we focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation. Come and join us during this special week! ALSO, A very special open house on Sunday, February 9, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. More information to come. Please contact the school office at 724 978-0144 x 2222 with any questions. Save the Date - Please join us at the Angel Gala 2020 Annual Dinner/Auction on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Antonelli Event Center. More information to come!
Christmas Decoration Removal at Greensburg Catholic Cemetery. If you wish to retain your Christmas decorations from your loved ones graves, please remove the decorations by February 15. Anything left in the cemetery past February 15, as a courtesy to you, will be discarded by cemetery staff. Thank you for your cooperation. Open House - St. Vincent College, Latrobe, will hold Get Acquainted Day Open House for prospective students and their families on January 25, 2020. The day will include presentations on academics, admission procedures, financial aid and college life, tours, and opportunities to meet with faculty, coaches and advisers of clubs and organizations. Registration and breakfast will be from 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. in the Fred Rogers Center, and the day will conclude by 12:30 p.m. To register, call 800-793-5549. Retrouvaille - A Lifeline For Married Couples - The songs say "It's The Most Wonderful Time of The Year" and "'Tis The Season To Be Jolly" but if you're in a troubled marriage, all you want to do is get through the holidays. There is little peace and joy when it is all you can do to be civil to each other. You go through the motions for the sake of the children or for appearances sake, but you would really like to be anywhere else. Hope and help for troubled marriages is available through Retrouvaille. For more information, call 412-277-3434 or go to www.retrouvailleofpittsburghinc.org.
ANGEL
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Unbound Conference - UNBOUND: Freedom in Christ Two Day Conference. Discover the Freedom God has for you! Video presentation by author Neal Lozano and live teachings by Father Boniface Hicks, OSB. Friday, January 17, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 18, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Joy, 2000 O'Block Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15239. $35 registration fee includes Saturday lunch. Learn more about the Unbound prayer model at heartofthefather.com and for local information at [email protected]. Online registration is available at www.eventbrite.com/e/unbound-conference-jan-17-18-tickets-76846998441.
QUEEN OF ANGELS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 724-978-0144 │ www.queenofangelssch.org
Pastoral Council
Audrey Glick, Gina Kmetz, Michele Moenssens, Andrew Paul,
John Reilly, Diane Rhodes, Barbara Rinefierd, Jeff Steinmetz, Ray Takacs, Nancy Wetzler
Finance Council
Robert Bilinsky, Ann Lusardi, Pat McKeegan, Michael Shedlock, Dale Stein
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Area Mass Schedule Immaculate Conception: Sat. 5:00pm & Sun. 8:00am 10:00am & 11:30am
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Sat. 4:00pm & Sun. 8:30am & 11:30am St. Edward: Sat. 6:00pm & Sun. 9:00am
Sunday afternoon Mass Options :
Holy Family, Latrobe - Latin Mass .............. 1:00 p.m. St. Colman, Turtle Creek ............................. 5:30 p.m. St. Barbara, Harrison City ............................ 6:00 p.m. St. Bernadette, Monroeville ......................... 6:00 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament, Greensburg. ................ 7:00 p.m.
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