1913 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2013ST. MICHAEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

751 Locust StreetPO Box 103

St. Michael, Pennsylvania 15951MASSES:

Rev. Charles F. Bodziak, Pastor Saturday Vigil 4:00 pmDeacon Dave Hornick Sunday Morning 8:00 am

10:30 amSecretary: Susan Poldiak Daily Mass See BulletinBookkeeper: Christine Smay Holy Days See BulletinReligious Ed.: Laurie Sloan

Office Hours:PHONES: 8:30 am to 3:30 pmRectory / Office: (814) 495-9640 Monday, Tues., Thurs., FridayFax: (814) 495-9424Rel. Ed Office / Confessions:

Parish Hall: (814) 495-4873 Saturday 3:30 pm to 3:45 pm YEAR: 2013 NUMBER: 45 Sunday 7:30 am to 7:45 amParish Website 10:00 am to 10:15 amwww.saintmichaelchurch.weebly.com Anytime Requested

Secretaries’ E-mail:

saintmichaelsecretaries@yahoo.com

SERVING GOD AND COMMUNITY FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARSCELEBRATING OUR CENTENNIAL!

BAPTISM: By Appointment. Reserve at least one month in advance. Preparation classes are necessary.

MARRIAGE: Make arrangements at least nine months in advance.Preparation sessions are necessary.

FUNERALS: Arrangements are made in conjunction with the funeral home. Eulogies must be given at the funeral home at the time of the wake service or at the luncheon. No eulogies at the funeral liturgy, please.

REGISTRATION: Every family must be properly registered. New parishioners should register as soon as possible.

MEMBERSHIP: Every parishioner must be registered. This is a condition for admission to our Program and reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, First Penance, First Eucharist, and Matrimony; also, for testimonial letters or sponsorship of Baptism and Confirmation outside the Parish.

VISITATION: We are concerned and want to be advised when someone is ill at home or in the hospital. Call the rectory to have the shut-in placed on our monthly Holy Communion calls or seriously ill prayer list.

SACRAMENTAL Requires a six-month parish registration and active Mass participationPOLICY: for Baptism and Marriage.

November 10, 2013 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Month of the Holy Souls in PurgatoryMASS INTENTIONS: (November 4 – November 10, 2013)

Monday 8:30 AM Joseph Lazor req. by Dolores Mucko Tuesday 8:30 AM Fritzie Beaver req. by Remy Beaver & FamilyWednesday 6:30 PM Magdalene Plummer req. by Camillus & Betty Long Thursday 8:30 AM Mary Smith req. by Husband, Bill & FamilyFriday 8:30 AM Mary Shappek req. by St. Michael Funeral CommitteeSaturday 4:00 PM Bernice Contardi req. by Annette & Scott Kensinger Sunday 8:00 AM Brad Wess req. by Terri, Gus, Matt & Mitch Leach

10:30 AM People of the Parish

LITURGICIAL APPOINTMENTS:

Saturday, November 16 4:00 PM Offertory Procession

Lector: Susan Poldiak Annette Kensinger Minister of the Host: Mary PartschMinisters of the Cup: Joanne Thomas & Babe RichardsAltar Servers: Madison, Garrett & Carson KundrodCantor: Maxwell VarljenGreeter: Carole Mucker

Sunday, November 17 8:00 AM Offertory Procession

Lectors: Robbie Bambino, Max Varljen & Ian Wieczorek Shannon KudlawiecMinister of the Host: Cathy Faher Erik KudlawiecMinisters of the Cup: Walter Christ & Betty Long Allie MaurerAltar Servers: Isabella Yakicic, Joel Barton & Nick Lineman Jayme NaugleCantor: Anita LorekGreeter: Julia Gully, Danielle Mickus & Katie Jordan Ushers: Garrett Bunn, Anthony Hribar, Dominic Panick & Andy Pinkas

Sunday, November 17 10:30 AM Offertory Procession

Lector: Tiffany Sciko The Vitez FamilyMinister of the Host: Deacon Dave HornickMinisters of the Cup: Patty Hornick & Tiffany ScikoAltar Servers: Elyssa Nagy, Eric Elgin & Evan BurkardtCantor: Jessica FreidhoffGreeter: Richard Martyak

Sunday, November 17 Collection Counters Camillus Long, Sarah Zajdel,Phyllis Slonac & Mary Ann DeRosa

VETERANS DAY is an annual United States holiday honoring military veterans that is observed on November 11. It is also celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world and falls on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I (Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice or the Treaty of Versailles.) On November 11, 1919, President Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day or as we now call it, Veterans Day, with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations." The original concept for the celebration was for the suspension of business for a two minute period beginning at 11 A.M., with the day also marked by parades and public meetings. Please remember to thank a veteran for their service!

We are placing names of the sick in the bulletin for prayer providing they give permission. Although we remember all sick and shut-ins at every Mass, we would like our parish family to be aware of the need for special prayer intentions because of a most serious illness or hospital stay. May the Divine Physician send healing grace for those for whom we pray:Josephine Koshute, Lance Hupkovich, Sophie McCloskey, Theresa Fleck, Edith Pheasant, Allen C.

Rosemas, Nadine Costa, Patricia Murphy, Beverly Helsel, Betty Zaluski, Connie Gruca, Kenneth A. Yanzetich, Sr., Todd Euen, Beatrice Myers, Bernice Myers, Joel Gillin, Bela Albert Demko, Mary Plasay, William Burke, Dorothy Lebedda, Dwight Fyock, Bill Edmiston, Lori Facciani, Shane Bosic, Matey Stec, Dylon Wills, Nicholas Gilles, Bonnie Moore, Dawn Hagen, Carol Myers, John Podrebarac, Gretchen Rummel, Rachael Howard, Debbie Dibert, Theresa Podrebarac, Ronald Partsch, Julia Bernat, Missy, Betty Hand, Heather Reininger, Joanne (Kolar) Hufford, Christine Flanagan, Troy Jordan, Ayden Alan Grata, Earl Edmiston, Mady, Irene Hribar, Judy Dabbs, Remy Beaver, Mary Lou Offman, Marian Chuckalovcak, John Patterson, Don Hudson, Gene Swansboro, Bryn McKay, Mildred Beesoick, Julia Gvozdich, Christine Rose, Janet Howell, John T. Plummer, and all of the sick of our parish, the homebound, those in nursing homes, those who care for them, and those in the military along with their families. (Please call the Rectory to have your name removed from the list when no longer seriously ill. Thank You.)

LET US PRAY AND REMEMBER ~ The following Rev. Fathers from our diocese that died throughout the yearsfrom November 11th through November 17th: John Marnecheck, Howard T. Miller, Richard D. Clark, John Sostaric,Ferdinand Kreutzkamph, Msgr. Stephen A. Ward

PRAY FOR LIVING PRIESTS AND DEACONS IN THE DIOCESE ~ Donald Boslett, Matthew Reese,Silvan Rouse, CP, Christopher Panagopolos, TOR, Deacon David Hornick

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS ~ (Please note day change) With the guidance of Deacon Dave, we are having a class studying Pentateuch I: Creation and Covenant, continuing on Thursday, November 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the Saint Paul Room of the church. The class will explore Judeo-Christian beginnings and theological foundations with this in-depth study of the Books of Exodus and Genesis. We hope to have a very good interest in this need for personal evangelization. One class does not depend on another, so you may start anytime.

MARTHA’S GROUP ~ Martha’s group will meet on Monday, November 11 th at 6:00 PM in the Church Hall. This will be their last meeting until spring.

CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING ~ The Centennial Committee will meet this Monday, November 11th at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY ~ The meeting of the Holy Name Society will be on Sunday, November 17th in the church hall immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass. New members are always welcome.

SECOND SUNDAY FOOD COLLECTION ~ This weekend is our Second Sunday Food Collection.

CHOIR PRACTICES ~ Practice for the Sunday Choir is on Mondays at 7:00 PM. Practice for the Saturday Choir is on Thursdays at 5:30 PM. Combined Choir Christmas Practice scheduled for Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00 PM.

MILITARY MAIL The youth of the parish will be sending out mail for our military. We are in need of blank Christmas cards for this project. Anyone wishing to donate boxes of cards can drop them off in the bridal room of the church or in the Religious Education Office.

If you know of anyone in the military that would appreciate receiving mail, please contact us with an address. You can call the rectory at 495-9640 or contact the RE Office at 495-4873.

THE CENTENNIAL COOKBOOK ~ If you wish to purchase a cookbook, please call the Rectory Office at 495-9640 or contact Cathy Faher at 487-7207. The cost is $15.00. The cookbook makes an excellent gift, especially for Christmas and birthdays. You may pay by cash or check.  If writing a check, please make the check payable to St. Michael Catholic Church and in the memo line, write Centennial Cookbook.

For the Safety of SoldiersAlmighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in you will be gladand forever will shout for joy.

Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties.Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm.

May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them,they may ever praise you for your loving care.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified for God, our Lord, goes with you;He will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6

The Sanctuary Candle will burn in memory of Andrew “Butch” Pcola, Sr.

during the week of November 10, 2013.

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION

Adults $ 3,398.00Loose $ 241.00Youth $ 53.00Monthly $ 1,421.00All Saints Day $ 1,101.25All Souls Day $ 942.00 Miscellaneous $ 92.00Total $ 7,248.25

We sincerely thank and ask God’s blessing upon all who have

care and concern for our parish.

The Amazing Christmas Ceasefire

During World War I, British and German soldiers put down their weapons to celebrate the holiday spirit together, in a remarkable event known as "the Christmas Truce." By Kathryn Hawkins It was Christmas Eve, 1914, and the war was on. German and British troops lay stationed in trenches along the border of Belgium and northern France, aiming their rifles at enemy soldiers, their bodies pressed flat in the frozen dirt. The battle had gone on for weeks, relentless; it seemed there was no end in sight. Then suddenly, a British soldier received an unexpected gift from the German soldiers – a chocolate cake. Even more surprising was the attached note: The German troops were requesting a ceasefire, so that they could celebrate Christmas without warfare. The stunned British soldiers agreed. Later that evening, the guns fell silent as the German soldiers began to sing Christmas carols in their native tongue. In turn, the British soldiers responded with a Christmas song in English. The caroling continued through the night – and eventually, the two opposing sides joined their voices to sing in harmony. All night long, the Western front glowed, illuminated by the burning candles on the German soldiers’ small Tannenbaums. Even the Indian troops on the British side, who did not celebrate Christmas, were brought to tears – the lights reminded them of their own Hindu Festival of Lights. The next day, British soldier Rifleman J. Reading wrote in a letter, the Germans “came towards us, and our chaps went out to meet them. Of course neither of us had any rifles. I shook hands with some of them, and they gave us cigarettes and cigars. We did not fire that day, and everything was so quiet that it seemed like a dream.” Soon, some of the soldiers from both sides began venturing into the area known as “no man’s land” for impromptu games of soccer. Others showed off their juggling skills, played cards, gave haircuts, or simply talked about their lives back at home. For that single day, the soldiers were no longer at war: They were simply young men again, sharing their joy on Christmas day. “So there you are,” wrote another British officer. “All this talk of hate, all this firing at each other that has raged since the beginning of the war quelled and stayed by the magic of Christmas.”+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as "the Great War." Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars.

R eligious E ducation A nd C hristian H elping

REACH BASKET SOCIAL Our REACH Basket Social was held last Sunday, November 3rd. A special thank you to everyone who attended and also all the volunteers who contributed many hours of their time to help make it a success. Thank You also for all the generous donations! See you next year!

Veteran's Day Liturgy and Luncheon ~ Today, Sunday, November 10, 2013Veteran's Day REACH Celebration Plans ~ Today, November 10th at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass, the REACH students will honor all area Veterans including all those men and women who have served and/or continue to serve our country through the National Guard and all branches of the military.  Everyone is welcome to participate in this event, even those individuals who are not members of our parish.  This is to be a community celebration in honor of all those who have helped make and continue to help keep this country free! After the Mass celebration, everyone is invited to our parish hall for a light luncheon. REACH students, help make this day a special tribute to our Veteran's by attending and participating in the 10:30 Liturgy. Cookies and desserts are needed for the Veteran's Day Luncheon - we are need of help in preparation of cookies or desserts for this event.  Any dessert donations can be brought to the church hall the morning of November 10th.

CHILDREN’S THANKSGIVING LITURGY There will be a special Children’s Thanksgiving Liturgy on Thursday, November 21st at 3:30 p.m. for our K--5 students. Parents, older siblings and any other parishioners are also invited to attend! Students and adults are reminded to bring in a non-perishable food item or monetary donation for the offertory collection. These items will be donated to the Forest Hills Food Pantry. This Thanksgiving Liturgy will take place during our regularly scheduled class time. All students will be dismissed from the church instead of the church hall at the end of Mass.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES For the Thanksgiving Holiday break, there will be No Religious Education classes on Thursday, November 28th (Thanksgiving Day) for grades K—5 and No classes held on Sunday, December 1st for grades 6—12. Classes will resume on Thursday, December 5th for grades K—5 and Sunday, December 8th for grades 6—12.

REMEMBER TO THANK A VET!

Required Fall Confirmation Sessions / Upcoming Schedule

Grade 10 ~ Sunday, November 17, 2013 ~ All 10th Grade students will be attending the 8:00 a.m. Mass together as a class and celebrating their Rite of Blessing during this Mass as part of their confirmation journey. After Mass, they will attend their Fall Session 10A from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Parish Hall to fulfill this session requirement.

Grade 9 ~ Sunday, December 8, 2013 ~ All 9th Grade students will be attending the 8:00 a.m. Mass together as a class. After Mass, they will attend their Fall Session 9A from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Parish Hall to fulfill this session requirement.

Grade 11 ~ Sunday, December 15, 2013 ~ All 11th Grade students will be attending the 8:00 a.m. Mass together as a class and celebrating their Rite of Commitment during this Mass as part of their confirmation journey. After Mass, they will attend their Fall Session 11B from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Parish Hall to fulfill this session requirement.

* If the students miss this scheduled session, they are required to attend anotherparishes scheduled session to fulfill these requirements.

REACH Gob Sale for NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference) REACH has 11 youth members and 6 adult chaperones registered to attend NCYC in Indianapolis November 21st -- 23rd. Help us support the cost of the trip by ordering some delicious gobs made again by Livingston Bakery. Place your pre-order now by returning the attached order form below by Sunday, November 10th. Gobs will be

available for your pick-up in the church hall next weekend, November 16th & 17th after all of the weekend Masses.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++NCYC Gob Order Form

(Orders can be placed until Sunday, November 10th)Make check payments to: St. Michael REACH.

Name_____________________________________________Phone#_______________________

1 = $1.50 Each (Up to 5) ½ Dozen (6) = $7.00 1 Dozen (12) = $14.00

_____ Chocolate (Regular Filling)

_____ Chocolate (Peanut Butter Filling)(OK to mix flavors)

_____ Pumpkin

_____ Banana

= ________ (Total Gobs Ordered) $__________ Total Amount Due

Sunday, November 10 Veterans Day Mass / 10:30 AM / Followed by a Luncheon in the Parish HallALL are welcome and encouraged to attend this celebration!

Grades 6-12 Religious Education / 9:15 PM to 10:15 PM

Monday, November 11 VETERANS DAY (Rectory Office closed for the Holiday) Martha’s Group / 6:00 PM / Church Hall Centennial Committee Meeting / 7:00 PM / Church Hall Sunday Choir Practice / 7:00 PM / Church

Tuesday, November12 Combined Choir Christmas Practice / 7:00 PM / Church

Wednesday, November 13 Mass & Our Lady of Lourdes Novena #7 / 6:30 PM / Church Girl Scouts / 6:00 PM / Church Hall

Thursday, November 14 K-5 Religious Education / 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Saturday Choir Practice / 5:30 PM / Church Pentateuch Class / 7:00 PM / Saint Paul Room

Friday, November 15 Saturday, November 16 Gob Pick-ups

Sunday, November 17 Gob Pick-ups

FUND RAISER ~ There will be a Turkey Dinner and Basket Raffle, Sunday, November 10, 2013 at The Portage Ballroom on Main St. in Portage beginning at 1:00 PM to benefit Maddox Quinn Raptosh. Tickets for the raffle are $20.00 which includes the turkey dinner, 25 raffle tickets and a door prize chance. Anyone who would like to donate a basket or purchase tickets can call Jennifer and Brannan Raptosh at 814-244-2915 or 814-322-5853.

CCW SPAGHETTI DINNER AND PRE-CHRISTMAS FAIR ~ Carmelite Community of the Word: Spaghetti Dinner & Festival, Sun. November 10 from 11am-3pm at Bishop Guilfoyle, Altoona. Meal/Adults $7; Children $3. Cash Prizes, Flea Market, Baked Goods and Christmas booths. Sr. Margie invites all to attend!

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, PORTAGE will hold a Turkey Bingo on Mon. Nov. 11th at the church hall at 7:00PM. 25 turkeys and 5 $10 Stager Store Gift Certificates will be given as prizes. Admission is $5 per household which includes a door prize chance. Bingo cards are 10 cents each per game. Several Specials will be played at $1 each “winner taking half.” Refreshments will be available.

MARIAN CELEBRATION~ Mass - Children’s Rosary 46th Annual Legion of Mary “Rosary Rally”On Sunday, November 17th at 3:00 pm St. Benedict Parish in Geistown will be hosting the Family Mass and Rosary. The Mass for this year is “Mary, in the Teaching & Devotion of Pope Francis” Bishop Mark Bartchak will be the principal celebrant and will give the homily. Many priests and deacons will be here to concelebrate with Bishop Mark. This Mass fulfills your Sunday obligation.

Fishing on the lakeA famous admiral and an equally famous general were fishing together when a sudden squall came up. When it died down both eminent warriors were struggling helplessly in the water.The admiral floundered his way back to the boat and pulled himself painfully in. Then he fished out the general, using an oar.Catching his breath, he puffed: "Please don't say a word about this to anyone. If the Navy found I can't swim I'd be disgraced."Don't worry," the general said. "Your secret is safe. I'd hate to have my men find out I can't walk on water."