St. Edward Catholic Church A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

120 St. Edwards Lane, Herminie, PA 15637

A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

Year A - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 9, 2020

Parish Mission Statement We, of St. Edward, are a large parish family diverse in age, community and background. We are united by a shared Catholic faith, offering hospitality and opportunities for spiritual growth. Our baptismal commitment is continually renewed by living and proclaiming the word of God, through our celebration of the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. The proclaiming of our faith is found in our example and participation in the world. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we strive to grow in Christ during our journey of a lifetime.

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Richard J. Ulam, O.S.B. Administrator rulam@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mr. Robert W. Stauffer Deacon Bob rstauffer@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Cheryl Hall Director of Faith Formation chall@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Robin Stahl Director of Music Ministry rstahl@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Glenda E. Sekerchak Administrative Secretary gsekerchak@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Mrs. Lisa Arch Secretary for Faith Formation larch@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mr. Jack Heinzic Custodian Mrs. Donna Bricker Rectory Domestic

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 6:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Weekdays - Tues & Thurs 11:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Confession on Saturday at 5:15 p.m. Sacrament of Baptism Parents must attend a Baptism Class. Please call the parish office to schedule. Sacrament of Marriage Contact the pastor and arrange date at least 1 year in advance. Attendance at Marriage Prep. Program is required. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A) Adults interested in becoming Catholic should contact the Faith Formation Office. Ministry to the Sick & Homebound Communion calls to the sick and homebound and those confined in nursing homes are made regularly. Please notify the parish office. Prayer Chain Please contact Karen Rumbaugh 724-864-5066 or e-mail kmrumbaugh@gmail.com

Contact us: Parish Office: 724-446-5197

Parish Fax: 724-446-1433 SVDP Help Line: 724-493-3987 E-Mail: stedward@dioceseofgreensburg.org Parish Web: www.saint-edward.org Diocesan Web:

www.dioceseofgreensburg.org

ST. EDWARD PARISH, A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust AUGUST 9, 2020 HERMINIE, PA NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

How do we encounter God in the midst of the trials and storms of our lives? Our readings help us reflect upon God’s presence with us in difficult times. We hear of the prophet Elijah, who had just boldly demonstrated God’s power, and is now terrified as he flees for his life, desperately seeking God’s presence. We hear of Peter, after briefly walking on water during the storm, sinking fast as fear overwhelms him. At times our fears, sadness, or fatigue might severely test even our strongest desires to care for others and to serve God. Perhaps these are the moments when, as we encounter our weakness, we may open ourselves more deeply to God’s strength. Often with difficulty, and perhaps over a lifetime, we can learn to depend on God, who always extends a loving hand toward us, especially during the storms of our lives. A “LITTLE” FAITH In Matthew’s Gospel, Peter often serves as a representative of Jesus’ other disciples, and of all who strive to follow Jesus. When Peter desires to imitate Jesus by walking on the water in the middle of the storm, maybe wishing to show how strong his faith is, he encounters his own limitations and his need to be rescued by Jesus. Jesus then says to Peter, with tenderness as well as with challenge, “O you of little faith.” Jesus accepted the fragile and limited faith of Peter and the other disciples and loved them unconditionally. The early church identified with Peter, as people with a “little” faith. Their faith was not fully mature, or as extraordinary as others’ faith might seem to be. But they knew that their faith, however small or imperfect, was real and true. We might remember that our own “little” faith is cherished by God. God loves us as we are, and always seeks to form us toward a fully mature Christian life of faith.

SAT: AUGUST 8 6:00pm Gerrie McCabe (B.R.) (Craig & Laurie Folgate) SUN: AUGUST 9 9:00am For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Edward Parish 11:00am George Samuels (Mary Sweeney) ___________________________________________________ MON: AUGUST 10 No Mass Today TUE: AUGUST 11 11:30am Mary Moran (Anni) (Husband, Mike) WED: AUGUST 12 No Mass Today THU: AUGUST 13 11:30am Wilda Kertis (Family) FRI: AUGUST 14 No Mass Today ____________________________________________________ SAT: AUGUST 15 - Assumption of Mary 6:00pm Deceased Members - Petrick family (Kristoff Family) SUN: AUGUST 16 9:00am Donald Smouse (B.R.) (Ann & Family) 11:00am For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Edward Parish

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION Offertory, July 26 $4,268.10 Offertory, August 2 $7,260.60

Amount budgeted for Weekly Offertory $7,096.00 Over / (Under) - ($2,663.30)

Thank you for your generosity! When you hear Jesus calling, do you respond immediately and trust that He knows what He’s doing? If so, you are walking on water! When we say “yes” to Jesus, we feel the power of His presence in our lives. We can feel the freedom it gives us! Listen to how Jesus is calling you to live the extraordinary life He has intended for you.

BAPTISM CLASS - Our next class for expectant parents will be held this Sunday, August 9th at 10:00am in the church hall for those who registered. PRAYERS & SYMPATHY - To George & Howard Huss, of our parish, whose sister, Marie Huss of N. Huntingdon, died on July 29th. Please remember her in your prayers. ON VACATION - Glenda, our parish secretary, will be on vacation this week. Please delay all office business until she returns on Monday, August 17th. SPECIAL THANK YOU! - To Scott Guldin, of our parish, who took time out of his busy schedule to pressure wash the front of the church including the Flower Beds, Sidewalks, the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue, etc. God bless you Scott for your Stewardship to the parish! HELP NEEDED AROUND THE CHURCH! - With our parish facility this size, we are always looking for volunteers to do weeding, pruning, cleaning, etc. around the parish plant. If you have some free time this summer, simply come over any day and anytime that is convenient for you and help out anyway that you can. Much weeding is needed done in the flower beds around the church, school and convent building. We have a beautiful landscaped church but it takes a lot of work to maintain. Your help would be greatly appreciated!

GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE & TOUR - Learn more about Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School by joining a Virtual Open House where you can meet administrators, faculty and staff; learn about the school’s college-prep curriculum; see how Catholic identity is at the center of the school’s mission; and get a taste of the school’s many extracurricular and athletic offerings. Visit www.gcchs.org and complete the short registration form, and the Virtual Open House link will be sent to you immediately. Make a Centurion Connection today!

$4M Available for Catholic School Tuition Assistance in 2020-2021!

A groundbreaking scholarship opportunity has been established for students who wish to attend a Catholic school in the Diocese of Greensburg called the Saint Pope John Paul II Tuition Opportunity Partnership (TOP). Locally that assistance could assist your child in becoming a TOP student at Queen of Angels Catholic School in North Huntingdon.

Queen of Angels is a community guided by faith. Traditional Catholic values set the standard for an academically challenging curriculum. We provide a quality education in a family-centered environment. Queen of Angels is dedicated to helping each child reach their full spiritual, academic, social, emotional and physical potential. We instill in our students a lifelong love of learning, an honorable character and a willingness to serve. Our school is an educational ministry of St. Agnes, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Barbara, St. Edward and Immaculate Conception parishes. Tuition assistance is available! The TOP student initiative was founded by an anonymous donor, himself a product of a Catholic education who was profoundly influenced by Saint Pope John Paul II. The donor believes his faith, education and moral foundation gave him a great advantage in life. He and more than 100 other people have become strong supporters of Catholic Schools. Saint Pope John Paul II left a legacy of being one of the most important world leaders in the second half of the 20th century. He was a man of conviction and principle who built bridges of peace between people of different countries and religions. He was a preacher and a teacher who drew historic crowds of men, women and children all yearning to be closer to God. He was front and center on the global stage as a defender of human dignity writing that, “Every threat to human dignity and life must necessarily be felt in the Church’s very heart.”

Please call the school office at 724-978-0144 to make an appointment for a tour of one of our Pre-K 3 - Grade 8 classrooms and learn more about being a TOP student.

CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES LAW All those in church ministry are reminded to renew their requirements for the PA Child Protection Services Law. The requirements needed: 1) PA Criminal Record Check 2) Child Abuse History Clearance 3) Volunteer Fingerprint Affidavit 4) Virtus Re-certification These need to be updated ASAP.

THANK YOU BULLETIN SPONSORS!

Please turn your bulletin over to see the many advertisers who support the parish even during these trying times. Through these advertisements the bulletin is furnished to the parish without charge. We encourage you to patronize our sponsors and please thank them for their kind generosity. Those wishing to advertise may call Rick Cortez at Diocesan 1-800-233-8200 or 412-292-0132.

ST. EDWARD SCHOOL BUILDINGS FOR LEASE We are looking to lease the renovated school buildings to bring additional funds to the parish that is needed. Please help us by getting the word out among your family and friends. Please see the information below: The 8000+ SF school buildings are listed for lease with Realty One Group/Commercial. Located on this private property, the buildings are ideal for office use, child or adult daycare centers, training facilities or many other potential uses. There is ample outdoor recreation and parking available for the ideal tenant. Please contact Jaime Bongiorno-Deyarmin with any ideas or potential tenants. She can be reached at 724-941-1427 or 412-316-7464.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ~ GREENSBURG

Individual, Couple, and Family Counseling available at Catholic Charities

• Faith-based assistance with anxiety, grief, loss, relationship, and many other personal and family difficulties.

• Counseling provided by licensed, professional staff

• Low fees. Many insurances accepted.

• Please call 724-837-1840 or e-mail counseling@dioceseofgreensburg.org.

• Please check out their website at www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org

VOTIVE LIGHTS DECEASED + Carmine Cortazzo, Sr., Nick Orlandi, Ernestine & Joseph Ostroski, Frank & Irene Pavsek, Jessica Strasser, Mary Lou Tatsch, Bill Valinch, Luigi & Carmela Veltri, Ralph F. Vincent, Steve Yelich. SPECIAL INTENTION - Anthony, Angie Cortazzo, David, Rohac Family, Rumbaugh Family, TC (2), Heather L. Zarisky.

RESERVED VOTIVE LIGHTS

DECEASED + Paul P. & Rose Adams and Catherine M. Adams, Adolph & Jennie Baloh, Andrew Bencloski, Violet & Richard Bencloski, William & Mary A. Beran and Anna Marie Beran, Sylvester Boban, Dorothy Bolam & Arthur Meneghini, Laurie Lynn Burns and Martin J. & Elsie Garcar, Anthony & Elizabeth Cambruzzi, Gregory & Ethel Diffendal, Virginia Falcsik, Bill & Joanne Gilchrist, Justino & Helen Gioannini, John & Elizabeth Hazlinsky, Thomas & Margaret Hazlinsky, Sr. and Thomas Hazlinsky, Jr., Albert & Anna Lazar, Rita McArdle, Mary D. Moran, Patrick & Wilmina Moran, Mike O’Neill, William & Patricia Radziwon and Sandy Foster, Matt Rendulich, Grace (Boots) Sabljak, Paul Slobodnjak, Eugene Stefanacci, Stefanacci Family, Ralph J. Vincent. SPECIAL INTENTION - Nancy & Glenn Merlin

Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven.

— Psalm 85:12 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Ps 85:9-14; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33 Monday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Tuesday: Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Ps 113:1-6; Mt 18:15-20 Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 [59-63]; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Nagasaki Memorial Day Monday: St. Lawrence Tuesday: St. Clare Wednesday: St. Jane Frances de Chantal Thursday: Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus Friday: St. Maximilian Kolbe Saturday: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

THE PRESENCE OF GOD

After the miracle of Jesus walking on water, the disciples exclaimed, “Truly, you are the Son of God” (Matthew 14:33). Most Christians will probably never experience such a dramatic miracle. Like Elijah, we await the manifestation of God in other moments. Perhaps the biggest challenge for the believer is to be constantly attuned to the possible presence of God in the everyday events of life. This is a stance that takes some people years to develop. Others seem to find the Lord easily in the simple things. As the week unfolds, let us look for the presence of God in the little things around us. Perhaps, like Elijah, we will be surprised at what we find. And, like the disciples, we can add our voice to the confession, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

Through the prophet Isaiah, God reassures us in troubling times:

Do not be afraid — I am with you!

I am your God — let nothing terrify you!

I will make you strong and help you;

I will protect you and save you

Isaiah 41:10

Our faith in God can be a source of comfort and strength in the

days and weeks ahead. Sacred Heart of Jesus, protect us. St.

Edward, pray for us.

HELP AVAILABLE If you are in need of Food or other assistance during this pandemic, please contact our St. Vincent de Paul Helpline at 724-493-3987. Please leave a message and your phone call will be returned.

AN INVITATION TO BECOME CATHOLIC

Are you interested in joining our Catholic Faith? Are you a non-Catholic who has been attending Mass with your spouse and family? Were you baptized Catholic but never received your First Communion or Confirmation? Have you been away from the Church and are considering returning? Plans are underway for our RCIA Inquiry Sessions to begin this Fall season. These sessions constitute the first stage in a spiritual journey of adults who wish to know more about our Catholic faith. They may be the un-baptized, those baptized in another denomination, or baptized Catholics who have never received First Communion or Confirmation. Please contact Mrs. Cheryl Hall, the Director of Faith Formation at 724-446-5197 or email at chall@dioceseofgreensburg.org.

2020 DIOCESAN LENTEN APPEAL UPDATE “Grow in the Lord”

Parish Goal $85,000.00 Gifts to Date $76,075.00

276 Families have responded - 50%

It is not too late to make a gift to this year’s Diocesan Lenten Appeal. We are working towards our parish goal! All monies received now will be returned to the parish. We will use our share of the funds for maintenance projects around the parish. Additional envelopes are available in the church vestibule. Thank you to those who responded, especially during this pandemic.

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

On Saturday, August 15th, we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this Solemnity, we profess our belief that Mary has gone before us, body and soul, into heaven. Some days we’d like to be assumed into heaven with Mary and avoid life’s pain. Until our days are spent, however, our vocation must focus on this earth, saying as she said “Be it done unto me according to Your will.” May this feast day remind us not only of Mary’s Assumption into Heaven, but also of her blessed obedience and willingness to serve right were she was. May her example light our road as we travel toward the day we rejoin her in heaven. The Assumption is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year since it falls on a Saturday. As we think about Mary’s Assumption, we remember that this is the Fourth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary. Is the rosary a part of your prayer life?

The Food Truck Rally held here at St. Edward on July 26th was a great success! A few bills are still out, but the parish profit is around $8,000.00. Seven trucks were scheduled. The Ash & Kris Kitchen Greek/Mediterranean Truck broke down and could not participate and so we contacted Jayme Geiger from J-Jay’s Pizza in Herminie who stepped in to help us out. Two of the trucks were sold out by 3pm and 1 truck was sold out by 4pm. The Food Trucks helped the parish by giving us 10% of their profits. So far, a total of $824.00 was received from them. The soft serve Ice Cream machine was not working and will need repaired for our next event. BASKET RAFFLE - The profit was $2,525.00! Thank you to all the parishioners and organizations that supported the Basket Raffle. We had 35 baskets that were donated. Those who donated baskets and the winners are enclosed in the bulletin this weekend. 50/50 DRAWING - Father Richard won the drawing and received $330.00! GIFT CARD RAFFLE - Thank you to all the parishioners who donated Gift Cards for the parish. We received 73 Gift Cards and the profit was $348.00. A list of Gift Card winners is enclosed in the bulletin this weekend. INSTANT BINGO - A profit of $180.00 was received. ENTERTAINMENT - A special thanks to the Woods Family Trio. Everyone enjoyed their music. THANK YOU PARISHIONERS! A huge thanks to the 86 families from the parish who donated to help the parish since we did not have our usual $10 raffle ticket. The contributions from parishioners totaled $2,645.00! THANK YOU SPONSORS! A special thank you to the 18 businesses who supported our Food Truck Rally for a total of $1,060.00. Zala’s Café, Mars Hill Storage, Paul Berestecki Heating & A/C, Larry J. Lint Floor & Wallcovering, Labuda Farm Service, Herminie Auto Parts, Sewickley Distributors, Superior Lawn Care, RWS Shuster Homes, Dr. Walter Shutty, D.M.D., Joseph W. Nickels Funeral Home, Elite Heating & A/C, Maughan Corporation, Karr Dumpster & Flatbed Service, Dopco Machine Tool Service, Beatty-Rich Funeral Home, Casper Paving, Kavel Farms.