St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 School House Lane, P.O. Box 330, Donegal, PA 15628 724-593-7479

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

St. Raymond of the Mountains Parish Mission Statement

We, the parish of St. Raymond of the Mountains (Donegal, PA)

are situated in a resort area and comprised of many rural communi-

ties. We come together to share and strengthen our faith in God

and each other by celebrating the sacraments and striving to follow

God’s teaching. We are called to be open to the Holy Spirit and to

build a stronger Faith Community by serving the needs of others,

by educating, and by welcoming all.

BAPTISMS:

Please contact the Parish Office for Baptism.

MARRIAGES:

Arrangements should be made with the Pastor

at least one year in advance.

Contact Information:

Parish Office ............................... 724-593-7479

Parish Fax ................................... 724-593-5934

Website - www.straymondchurch.org

Online Giving Service

(web base electronic contributions, safe & secure) Visit www.straymondchurch.org, select the Online

Giving link and follow the commands

Catholic Charities Help Line 1-866-409-6455

In the event of inclement weather: Please check our parish

activities of cancellations at KDKA channel 2

CONFESSIONS:

Saturday: 3:30 PM.

MASSES:

Saturday (Vigil): 4:30 PM.

Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Daily Mass: 8:00 AM at St. Raymond Chapel

(under office) Except Friday.

An Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction:

Every First Friday of the month after the 8:00 AM Mass until 10:00 AM.

Holy Days: See bulletin

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM to

4:00 PM. Closed Friday.

Parish Staff:

Rev. Richard J. Kosisko, Administrator

Email ……………... rkosisko@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Rev. Teodoro Abner Cortezano, Parochial Vicar

Email ………….... tcortezano@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Bill Pospisil, Coordinator of Faith Formation

Email……..……….. bpospisil@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Mary Strucaly, Parish Secretary

Email……….…. ....mstrucaly@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Addy Evangeliste, Bulletin & Parish Website Email………….. aevangeliste@dioceseofgreensburg.org

August 19, 2018

St. Raymond of the Mountains Church August 19, 2018

Readings for the Week of August 19, 2018

Sunday: Prv 9:1-6/Ps 34:2-3, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15

[9a]/Eph 5:15-20/Jn 6:51-58

Monday: Ez 24:15-24/Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21

[cf. 18a]/Mt 19:16-22

Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10/Dt 32:26-27ab, 27cd-28, 30,

35cd-36ab [39c]/Mt 19:23-30

Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6

[1]/Mt 20:1-16

Thursday: Ez 36:23-28/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19

[Ez 36:25]/Mt 22:1-14

Friday: Rv 21:9b-14/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18

[12]/Jn 1:45-51

Saturday: Ez 43:1-7ab/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12,

13-14 [cf. 10b]/Mt 23:1-12

Next Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Ps 34:2-3, 16-17,

18-19, 20-21, 22-23 [9a]/Eph 5:21-32

In this Sunday's Gospel, the conflict escalates in the

Bread of Life Discourse. Confusion is mounting in the

crowd. "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?"

Their minds were thinking literally, not mystically. Jesus

doesn't seem to help, however, and only drives his point

home with more emphasis. "Unless you eat the flesh of

the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life

within you." Jesus would later institute the Eucharist at

the Last Supper. There he would definitively establish

the sacramental reality in which bread and wine become

substantially his own Body and Blood. We celebrate this

sacrament in the Mass.

Perhaps we do not always understand what we receive.

"My flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink." What

is the essence of food and drink? Food nourishes our

bodies, providing essential calories for our survival.

Water is used throughout the body to cushion joints,

regulate body temperature, and protect sensitive tissues

like the brain. When we receive the Eucharist, we receive

the spiritual equivalent of these essential elements. Like

water, the Eucharist strengthens the sanctifying grace

moving through us. "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks

my blood remains in me and I in him." The Eucharist

connects us intimately to Jesus and confirms our union

with him. That is why we abstain from the Eucharist

while in a state of mortal sin. It would be a contradiction

and deep disrespect to these words of Jesus. To receive

the Body and Blood of Jesus is not a right but a gift we

receive with deep humility.

As we receive the Bread of Life, grace strengthens our

love, separates us from sin -- even wiping away venial

sins -- unifies us with the universal Church, and helps

commit us to humble service. Together we are nourished

for our mission in the world!

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE

DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Pastoral Council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m.,

Tuesday, August 21 in the Parish Social Hall.

Please remember in your prayers

Josh B., Pam Balow, Matt Bauman, Beth Brown,

Suzanne Burkus, Ginger Cairns, Terry Cavicchio, Mary

Cauley, Amanda Dennis, Dave DeWitt, Cheryl E., Francis

Ernesty, George Estochin, Laura Estochin, Mildred

Estochin, Corinne Estock, Bill G., Patty Gadek, Gerald,

Rose Henrickson, Barry Huey, Mitchell Johnson, Darlene

Jenniches, Karen, Jadon Kalp, Jim Kalp, Megan Kalp,

Carol Kelly, Ryan Kelly, Ray Kostovny, Frank Kuhns,

Namon Lilly, LeslieL loyd, Juanita Miller, Richard Miller,

Theresa Miller, Margaret Mollick, Courtiney Mastowski,

Mindy O., Ryan Painter, Chris Petrarca, Greg Petrucci,

Madeline R., Richard Randall, Tracy Ritenour, Dan

Rocker, Mellisa Rocker, Bernie Rusinko, Bill Schulte,

Gertrude “Chub” Shaulis, Ted Shaulis, Helen Sparks, Lisa

& Declan Spell, Edie Spell, Ernestine Stanton, Jim T.,

Mike Terretti, Theresa, Colleen and sons, Denise Thomas,

Bryce Vargo, Jane Waite, Jim Walters, and Margaret Witt.

BIBLE To understand the Word of God as revealed in the

Sacred Scriptures, no one should presume that he or she

has been given a special revelation from the Holy Spirit.

No individual is guaranteed Truth; the Holy Spirit of

Wisdom comes to humans primarily through the Virgin

Mary and the Magisterium of the Church, His Bride

and Vicar. Although every Christian is anointed with

the Holy Spirit at Baptism, any revelation that comes

to the individual must be tested and shown to be in

agreement with the moral and doctrinal Truths set forth

traditionally by the teachings of the Church throughout

the centuries. Jesus appointed the Apostles to be His

representatives on earth, and they ordained their succes-

sors by the Laying-on-of-Hands. Through them in accord

with the Bible does God reveal Himself, His power, His

majesty and His love.

The ABC Educational Support Envelope Reminder… The ABC Educational Support envelope

within your August packet specifically supports

St. Raymond’s Religious Education Program. Your con-

tribution will help defray religious education expenses.

We appreciate your support. Religious Education Classes

will begin in September. Thank you.

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

Please fill out this form and drop it into the collection basket or mail it to the Parish Office, or call the Parish Office.

Name ______________________________________ Phone# ___________________________

I would like to be an Altar Server, Reader, Extra. Min. of Holy Communion, Cantors or Choir Members.

(Circle which ever applies)

Name _______________________________________ Phone# ____________________________

I would like to be an Altar Server, Reader, Extra. Min. of Holy Communion, Cantors or Choir Members.

(Circle which ever applies)

NEW EVANGELIZATION

If you truly want to be a Christian like Jesus and Mary,

you must cultivate the virtues of Humility to search out

the meaning of God’s often seemingly irrational will and

of Obedience to live according to that will. It seems that

He tests those of us whom He especially loves and has

adopted as His own children by handing us heavier

crosses.

In order to properly and somewhat objectively discern

the will of God in our own lives, the first step is to

heed the cry of the prophets to “Repent and be saved”.

To “repent” means to ask God’s forgiveness for our

arrogance if we ever are inclined to claim, “No, that is

not what I want; you are giving me the wrong

cross.” Instead, each of us must question our own

thoughts and deeds, and admit our own mistakes and

selfish attitudes. Then teach others to do the same.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Frequent Confession is essential in order to grow in our

spiritual lives. Our natural tendency is to do as we

please. Even the just man sins seven times daily

(Proverbs 24: 16). So make the effort to know and under-

stand God’s laws and apply them to your life. Confess to

God through His Priest after you recognize and admit

your sins, those instances when you followed your own

desires or refused to do what is right. Spend time every

night examining your conscience by honestly questioning

your thoughts, words and deeds during the day. Then

take advantage of the Sacrament of Reconciliation to tell

God you are sorry and resolve to do better in the future.

If you are truly serious about your Baptism and develop-

ing a personal relationship with Jesus and a strong and

caring character, go to Confession often.

We Need You! Have you thought about becoming more active in our parish? We need help with ministers for Mass.

Altar Servers, if you have received First Eucharist you have met the minimum requirement. We will have a

training session in September. Server guides are on the back table of the church to review.

Readers, help others receive Gods Word by reading the first and second reading and leading the Prayers of the

Faithful.

Eucharistic Ministers, help with the distribution of communion at mass, you must be 18 and have received

Confirmation.

Cantors or Choir Members, to help lead the congregation in song. We know you can sing and will help you!

We try to meet your requests for preferred mass times but some flexibility is needed to fill the schedule.

Current clearances are required for anyone over 18 and we will help you with obtaining what is needed.

If you have served in the past in any of these positions or are interested in starting please call or e-mail the Parish

Office (724) 593-7479 and we will get you started!

Thank you for BBQ Chicken Volunteered Once again we had a wonderful BBQ Chicken Dinner! A very special thanks to George Tayvinsky of

Champion Chicks and his help for all the delicious chicken and the many individuals from the parish who

made the side dishes and desserts! Thank you to everyone who supported the dinner, our parish members,

friends of St. Raymond, and of course members of our community. We served approximately 220 dinners but planned to

be closer to 300 based on what we have done in the past. It was a great day filled with fellowship and fabulous food.

Keep watching the bulletin for upcoming events! With the ongoing road construction we need everyone’s help to

advertise since we are limited in how we can advertise along Rt. 31.

This Week in the Parish

This Sunday, August 19 - 8:00 a.m. Morning Mass

- 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass

Please join us for Coffee & Donuts after each Mass

Tuesday, August 21 - 6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council

Meeting (PH)

Saturday, August 25 - 4:00 p.m. Pray the Rosary (CH)

- 4:30 p.m. Evening Mass

Next Sunday, August 26 - 8:00 a.m. Morning Mass

- 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass

Please join us for Coffee & Donuts after each Mass

(RC) = Rectory Chapel (RM) = Rectory Meeting Room

(CH) = Church (CL) = Classrooms (PH) = Parish Social Hall

Our Weekly Offering OFFERTORY

August 11 & 12, 2018 (106 out of 388 = 28%)

Envelopes $2,624.75

Loose $1,266.00

Monthly $40.00

Total $3,930.75

Needed for Expenses $4,600.00

Difference -$669.25

ABC Education $45.00

Assumption $65.00

Catholic Schools & University $25.00

Many thanks and may God Bless you

for your generosity!!!

Second Envelope next weekend

The second envelope next weekend, August 25 & 26

is for the Catholic University and Catholic Schools

in our Diocese.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Bethlehem Christian Families Will be here on the weekend of September 1 & 2, 2018

Roni Salsa; a representative of the Bethlehem Christian

Families; a nonprofit organization through Land of Peace

will be with us speaking about the Christian situation in

the Holy Land and selling Crucifixes, religious art work,

and rosaries - all made of olive wood which is native to

Israel and Bethlehem. Since tourism has greatly depleted,

Christian families in the holy land, who depend on tour-

ists, have been greatly affected. The goal of this mission

is to build a Charitable Hospital in Bethlehem and help

the poor and needy families in the Holy Land and the

Middle East. Sale of these goods will help them very

much and also give you the opportunity to have

“something” authentic from the holy land. Please browse

and buy some articles. It is for a good cause and also a

help to your personal devotion. For more information

please see Website: www.landofpeace.org and

www.bcfmission.com).

MASSES THIS WEEK

Sat. - August 18 - Vigil: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. + Harold & Mary Grimm (Bob & Patty Sparks)

Sun. - August 19 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. + Mary Rega (Gerald & Cel Tidwell)

10:30 a.m. Our Parish Members

Mon. - August 20 - St. Bernard, Abbot & Doctor of the Church

8:00 a.m. + Maureen Cusack (Margaret Krystyniak)

Tues. - August 21 - St. Pius X, Pope

8:00 a.m. + Aloysius Cusack (Kathleen & Gerry Babyak)

Wed. - August 22 - The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8:00 a.m. + Irene Williams (Kathleen & Gerry Babyak)

Thurs. - August 23 - Weekday

8:00 a.m. + Tom Tully (Kathleen & Gerry Babyak)

Fri. - August 24 - St. Bartholomew, Apostle

NO MASS SCHEDULED

Sat. - August 25 - Vigil: Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. + Richard Mazur (Robert Mazur)

Sun. - August 26 - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. Our Parish Members

10:30 a.m. Special Intention for

Richard & Angela Heidenreich

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

SERVERS

Sat. Aug. 25 4:30 p.m. - Connor Drazel

Sun. Aug. 26 8:00 a.m. - Kaylea Voke

Sun. Aug. 26 10:30 a.m. - Cheyenne Honeycutt

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

OF HOLY COMMUNION

Sat. Aug. 25 4:30 p.m. - Dorothy Voke

- Ginger Cairns

- Susan Waite

Sun. Aug. 26 8:00 a.m. - Darlene Grabill

- Noreen Brady

- Kathleen Smith Mizak

Sun. Aug. 26 10:30 a.m. - Mary Mastowski

- Rachel Burke

- Cathy Wenk

READERS

Sat. Aug. 25 4:30 p.m. - Ceal Solan

Sun. Aug. 26 8:00 a.m. - Candy Brangard

Sun. Aug. 26 10:30 a.m. - Peg Schafer

May God Grant her Eternal Peace

In your charity please pray for the soul

of our parishioner, Florence Kinneer

who passed on August 8, 2018.

May her soul and the souls of all the faithful

departed rest in peace.