OCTOBER 16, 2016—TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SAINT PAUL

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Address:

140 Walnut Street,

Weirton, WV 26062

Phone:

304-748-6710

Web site:

stpaulcommunity.net

Pastor:

Rev. Larry W. Dorsch

E-mail: lwdorsch@comcast.net

Prayer Line:

304-748-4245

Presenting a new and special offering:

Victorian Mourning Traditions

In preparation for the celebration of All Saints Day, we will have a special presentation of how our ancestors in the Victorian age used ritual to

mourn their dead. On Wednesday evening, October 23, at 7:00 pm, in St. Paul School cafeteria, two veteran historical reenactors will bring to

life the past practices of dealing with the passing of loved ones.

In order to describe 19th century mourning traditions, this presentation will first outline the conditions of the time, including disease, lack of sterile practices, diets that lacked essential vitamins and nutrients, and medical treatments barely a step above witchcraft – all of which

made death a very common occurrence. As the Civil War added another cause for mourning, rituals became more clearly defined and adhered to as much as finances and

circumstances allowed. In large part, the stage had been set for these traditions by England’s Queen Victoria, who mourned the death of her husband for decades. Other traditions grew out of necessity – flowers at funerals, for example, to mask the odor of

death and wakes that served as a safeguard against premature burial.

Presenters Judi Hendrickson and Jeanne Finstein will describe these and many other traditions of the time, some of which are still observed. Their talk will be illustrated with

pictures, showing such things as mourning garb and vintage photographs. Judi and Jeanne are amateur historians who have extensive experience in researching and presenting topics

of historical interest. Often dressed in period costumes, they usually illustrate their talks with related pictures. Both are long-time members of Friends of Wheeling, a local historic preservation organization. Judi Hendrickson works at West Virginia Northern Community

College. Jeanne Finstein is an educational software developer with Polyhedron Learning Media. Both are active members of Friends of Wheeling.

P.S. The Pastoral Council hopes this program will be the beginning of regular educational, entertainment and spiritual offerings at St. Paul’s. These will be provided for the enrichment of our own parish members and the larger community. We hope they will all be free, perhaps some with free will offerings, so as many can participate as possible. Please encourage friends and neighbors to attend.

ST. PAUL SCHOOL IRISH FEST ENJOY SEASONAL BEERS AND FOOD WITH ENTERTAINMENT BY BRETT CAIN

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2016, 6-9pm

ST. PAUL SCHOOL CAFETERIA

TICKETS: $25—INCLUDES DINNER, ACOUSTIC MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT AND 3 ADULT BEVERAGES

CASUAL ATTIRE — MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE

VISIT SCHOOL OFFICE OR CALL 304-748-5225

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR OCTOBER 22 & 23

Ministers of

Communion Lectors

Altar Servers

Greeters

Ushers

Saturday

Oct 22

5 pm

Frances Veltri

Debbie Coletti Pearce

Lawrence Pearce

Dave Parker Kristina Lesho

Margaret Barber

Rebecca Biacco

Ed Cashdollar

Mary Hadabos

John Cummings

Ron Panko

John Porco

Joseph Veltri

Sunday

Oct 23

8:30 am

Maria Colantonio

Anthony Mazzone

Matthew Glodowski

James Mazzone

Catherine Glodowski

Jimmy Mazzone

George Kobulnicky

Gabrielle Mazzone

Roxanne Mazzone

Mary Mazzone

Thomas Beaumont

Patrick Gurrera

Thomas Lorello

Not Filled

Sunday

Oct 23

11 am

Lorraine Lovy

Bernadette Whalen

Melissa Perkins

Marlene Hamilton

George Brandenburg

Jerry DeFilippo

Cynthia Harcharik

Madison Costello

Jennifer Costello

Jenna Costello

Olivia Tennant

Joanne Bugin

Charles Bugin

Suzanne Tennant

David Whalen

Robert Baker

Robert Chuma

Ed Halsey

Richard Budney

Sunday,

Oct 23

6 pm

Bennie Parr

Not Filled

Not Filled

Darlene Parr David Connors

James Sauer

Michael Cucarese

A D Mastrantoni

Michael Mastrantoni

Mark White

This week: The Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Exodus 17:8-13 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Luke 18:1-8

Background: This parable present something of a dilemma for our theology of prayer and of God. Does the God who would send his Son to suffer and die out of love for us really have to be badgered and cajoled in prayer like some “unjust judge who respects neither God nor man”? Does our God refuse us what we need out of spite? Could the Gospel writer Luke have taken a parable of Jesus and, with the addition of a new introduction and new ending, tried to give it a new meaning about prayer? Did Jesus original parable intend God to be in the role of the persistent widow who doggedly seeks justice for her beloved children? This is a completely different take on the parable.

Next Week: Sirach 35:12-14,16-18 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 Luke 18:9-14

Adult Bible Study

Join Fr. Larry and others on Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the office conference room for study and discussion of the

coming Sunday’s Gospel.

Book Recommendation: May I recommend to your spiritual reading a book I re-cently completed called, The Jesus Advantage: A New Approach to a Fuller Life, by Paul J. Donoghue. As a counsellor with many years of experience, Dr. Donoghue has heard the many struggles of his patients so he know the real experiences people face. He seeks to show how the message of Jesus is an advantage in both our personal and professional lives. We all bring baggage into adulthood from our childhood and adoles-cence, whether psychological or spiritual. Confronting this baggage in light of the Gos-pel can open us to a much richer and fuller life. (I purchased a dozen copies of The Jesus Advantage for purchase in the back of the church. They are also available at Amazon.com. - Fr. Larry

Next Sunday, Catholics all over the world will remember our responsibility to spread the Gospel to all people. In addition to praying for the missionary outreach of the church we will all be asked to contribute to this work through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. A special envelop is provided in our packet for this purpose.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER Again this year Weirton will have a community dinner on Thanksgiving. This meal is for anyone who wants to come and share a holiday meal with others and for the many homebound in our city. The meal is completely free for everyone and is supported by many business and groups in the community—including our parish. The meal is served from 11 am to 3 pm on Thanksgiv-

ing Day at the Weirton Senior Center and transportation is available. For a ride or to have a meal delivered to a shut-in our homebound person call 304-748-3490 or 304-748-4422. This

annual tradition is sponsored by the Weirton Ministerial Association.

PRAY FOR OUR SICK MEMBERS : WMC : Theresa Fracasso, Marco Thomaselli, Steven Sacker, Gwendelyn Larson. Golden Oaks—Theresa Petroski Country Club Manor: Frances Oliver, Daniel Jones Wyngate: Virginia Yoklic Weirton Geriatrics - Inez Oliver, Elsie Saleh, Dr. Ray Greco & Victor Greco Trinity East—Donna Labutis Chris Dorich is at 71 Darlington Rd, Room 141, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Our Sympathy to Cindy Harcharik on the death of her brother, Michael Bee. Our Sympathy to Debbie Coletti Pearce and family on the death of her father, Carl Bailey. Our Sympathy to Tracey Kinder and family on the death of his mother, Ellie Kinder. Our Sympathy to Alice Miser and family on the death of her sister, Gladys (McDonough) Dickie. May they rest in peace. Christian Mothers Regular Meeting will be held this Tuesday, October 18th at 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria.

PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES Pumpkin Bake Sale—Weekend of November 19th & 20th

Christmas Party—Sunday, December 4th

St. Paul School is selling the new 2016-2017 discount cards for area businesses for $5.00. Cards can be purchased in the school or church offices.

“Festa Del Vino” A wine and food pairing with a silent auction, door prizes and musical entertainment will be held on November 4 from 6 pm to 9 pm at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville. The event will feature four wine stations, a beer station, a hot beverage bar and fabulous foods and desserts. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door.

Madonna Boys Basketball Steak Fry will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 @ 6pm

in the Madonna Gym/Cafe. We will have Dinner, Chinese Auction, and a Guest Speaker,

well known sports author Jim O'Brien. For tickets, please call Sharon Higgins in

the Madonna school office 304-723-0545.

Our Lady of Lourdes in Burgettstown, PA is once again selling lottery calendars for 2017. The price is $30.00 and it gives you a chance to win $50 to $150 per day, eve-ry day of the year. They make great Christmas gifts for family members, neighbors, friends and co-workers. Call for yours today, 724-947-3363. A.H.E.P.A. Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, November 6th from 9 am to 1 pm at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church on West Street. All you can eat! Adults $5, children under 8 eat free.

Don’t forget your parish, please consider giving a percentage of whatever remains in your estate to the parish memorial endowment fund. Bequests for the parish should read, “To the Most Rev. Michael J. Bransfield, Bishop of Wheeling Charleston or his successors in office for the exclusive use of St. Paul Parish (or School) in Weirton, WV Memorial Endowment Fund.

Weekly Collections October 9, 2016

Envelopes $ 7038.00 Offertory $ 336.00

OUR PARISH THIS WEEK

Saturday Oct. 15

4:00 pm 5:00 pm

Confessions Sunday Eucharist: (Special Intention Tommy Baumgardner)

Sunday Oct. 16

8:30 am

9:40 am 11:00 am

6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Sunday Eucharist: (All Listed on Tree of Life & Memorial Fund) Faith FUNdamental Sunday Eucharist/children’s church (Rosemarie & Mario Colantonio) Sunday Eucharist : (For All Our People) Alcoholics Anonymous

Monday Oct. 17

8:00 am 6:00 pm

Weekday Eucharist: (Karen Pearson) Never Alone Meeting in lower church

Tuesday Oct. 18

8:00 am 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

Weekday Eucharist: (Irene Cummings) Christian Mothers Regular Meeting in cafeteria Weekly Word in conference room

Wednesday Oct. 19

9:30 am 5:45 pm 7:00 pm

All School Mass: St. Luke Voices of Hope rehearsal Adult Choir rehearsal

Thursday Oct. 20

8:00 am 2:30 pm 3:30 pm

Weekday Eucharist: (John & Bob Canala) SPS children choir rehearsal Public School children choir rehearsal

Friday Oct. 21

8:00 am

Weekday Eucharist: (Marc DeAngelo)

Saturday Oct. 22

4:00 pm 5:00 pm

Confessions Sunday Eucharist: (Health of Minnie Pete)

Sunday Oct. 23

8:30 am 9:40 am

11:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Sunday Eucharist: (Margaret Peggy Orwasky) Faith FUNdamental Sunday Eucharist/children’s church (Joseph Tomei) Sunday Eucharist : (For All Our People) Alcoholics Anonymous