happy irthday wishes st. ambrose st. matthew st. sylvester · mass intentions for the week date...
TRANSCRIPT
July 12, 2020
St. Ambrose St. Matthew St. Sylvester Avonmore Saltsburg Slickville
PARTNER PARISHES OF THE DIOCESE OF GREENSBURG
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
Our Mission Statement
The Partner Parishes of St. Ambrose, St. Matthew & St. Sylvester, under
the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are committed to be witnesses of Christ in
our local and faith communities . We invite one another to grow in a spirit
of friendship and unity through the Word and the Eucharist. While striving
to nourish our faith families, we encourage Evangelization, Service,
Worship, Stewardship, and Leadership.
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Confessions: First Saturday of the month, 11:00-11:30 AM at St. Ambrose or by appointment with the Pastor.
Baptisms: Please contact the parish office to schedule a date and formation session..
Marriage: Please contact the office at least six months before the wedding date to schedule marriage preparation sessions..
Pastoral Care to the Homebound: Please contact the parish office..
Eucharistic Adoration: First Thursday of the month, 6:30-7:30 PM. All are welcome.
RCIA: If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Roman Catholic, please contact the parish office.
St. Vincent de Paul Hotline: Please contact the parish office. St. Vincent dePaul poor boxes are at entrances of all partner parishes.
Bulletin Deadline: Please submit bulletin information via email or in written form to Angela Palmiscno at the parish office by Wednesday noon.
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM—St. Ambrose Sunday Masses 8:30 AM—St. Sylvester 11:00 AM—St. Matthew Weekday Masses: Mon.—8:30 AM, St. Sylvester Tues.— 8:30 AM, St. Matthew Fri.— 8:30 AM, St. Ambrose PARISH OFFICES & HOURS St. Ambrose, St. Matthew & St. Sylvester P. O. Box 617 Avonmore, PA 15618
Monday—Friday 9:00 AM—1:00 PM
Phone: 724-697-4129 Fax: 724-697-4484
St. Matthew Church Hall: 724-639-9338
St. Sylvester Rectory Phone: 724-468-5794 Fax and church hall: 724-468-5765
PASTORAL STAFF
Reverend John Harrold, Pastor
Deacon Craig Gilbert
Virginia Long, Partner Parish Financial Secretary
Angela Palmiscno, Partner Parish Secretary
Kristin Andree, Partner Parish Web Coordinator
Jessica Clawson, Coordinator of Faith Formation,
St. Matthew, 724-875-0638 or [email protected]
Connie Shannon, Clearances Coordinator, 724-697-4059
Knights of Columbus—Council #15373
Website: partnerparishesmas.org
A Warm Welcome to All
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES Blessings to all our Partner Parish family members who are celebrating a birthday this week:
Raina Bell, Ruth Smith, Anastasia Calandrella, Victor Ventresco, Jeff DeSimone, Eric Stonebraker, Joseph Alcorn, Jamille Amores, Miranda Richards, Donna Grguric, Evan Taylor, Allyson Bonnoni, Rachel Hill, Laura McElhinny, Tess Zufall, Karly Cindric, Darrell Simons
Happy Anniversary to all couples celebrating an anniversary this week:
Gary & Carol Haag, Joseph & Sandra Gabor
Diocesan Coat of Arms
St. Ambrose Parish is planning to replace sidewalks and the front steps of the Church and hopes to raise $10,000 toward this project.
St. Matthew Parish is planning to replace sidewalks and hopes to raise $10,000 toward this project. Congratulations to St. Matthew Parish for surpassing the Diocesan Goal for this Appeal.
St. Sylvester Parish is planning to complete the Social Hall Direct Access Project and also pay off the majority of the AC/Heat Pump Loan and hopes to raise $15,000 toward these projects. Congratulations to St. Sylvester Parish for surpassing the Diocesan Goal for this
GOLDEN JUBILEE MASS
Bishop Malesic desires to recognize all couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary during the calendar year 2020. The Jubilarians, their children, relatives or friends should contact the parish office to register couples for this recognition. Ideally, the Jubilarians will be invited to join the bishop for a special Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass to be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Even though circumstances may not permit participation in this Mass, all couples will receive a scroll signed by the Bishop commemorating their anniversary.
AROUND THE DIOCESE
6th Annual Slickville VFD Auxiliary Car/Bike Show—will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at St. Sylvester’s Church parking lot. Registration is 11:00 to 1:00; show 1:00 to 5:00. Entry fee $10.00 (includes free hot dog) - dash plaques to first 100. Rain date is July 25th. Call 724-516-6314 for additional information.
Diocesan Lenten Appeal Current Report as of July 9, 2020
St. Ambrose St. Matthew St. Sylvester
Current Amount $11,925 out of $22,213 $13,485 out of $20,511 $22,910 out of $26,413
% of Current to Total 54% 66% 87%
Current # of Donors 55 out of 105 61 out of 110 58 out of 80
% of Current to Total 53% 56% 73%
Mass Intentions for the Week
PLACE TIME INTENTION OFFERED BY
Saturday July 11 St. Ambrose 5:00 PM For the Parishioners
Sunday July 12 St. Sylvester 8:30 AM +Frank (Chud) & Elizabeth Kurant
(Family)
Sunday July 12 St. Matthew 11:00 AM +Helen Pearson (Katherine Behun)
Monday July 13 St. Sylvester 8:30 AM NO MASS
Tuesday July 14 St. Matthew 8:30 AM NO MASS
Friday July 17 St. Ambrose 8:30 AM +Shawn Shaffer (Brian & Angie Palmiscno)
Saturday July 18 St. Ambrose 5:00 PM +Adam Sikora (Wife, Grace)
Sunday July 19 St. Sylvester 8:30 AM +Betty Rasperger (Husband, Andrew)
Sunday July 19 St. Matthew 11:00 AM For the Parishioners
DATE
CONFESSION WILL BE HELD ON
SATURDAY, JULY 18TH
AT
11:00 AM AT ST. MATTHEW
PARTNER PARISHES STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Sunday Offertory: July 4-5
St. Ambrose St. Matthew St. Sylvester
Offertory Collection: $ 1,906.00 $ 1,955.04 $ 2,758.00
SCRIPTURE INSIGHTS FOR THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The parable in today’s Gospel reading is called the parable of the sower. In this parable, the sower represents Jesus, who spreads the message of the Kingdom of God like seeds. The Kingdom itself is planted like a seed in the world and in the hearts of those who are willing to accept it (Matthew 13:31-32). The different kinds of soil represent different responses to Jesus’ preaching about the Kingdom. Jesus is encouraging his audience to be the rich soil—to take his words to heart and let them take root in their lives.
Today there are obstacles to accepting Jesus’ teaching, just as there were when Jesus told this parable. There is no out-right rejection of a message that seems too demanding (the unyielding path in the parable). There is brief enthusiasm, followed by kind of spiritual short attention span. They are always looking for the next new thing (the shallow soil), and there are temptations and troubles that bring doubt and straying (the thorns). But in spite of our repeated wanderings, Jesus continually invites us back, calling us to open our ears to hear God’s Word. And when we respond, we become the rich soil that produces fruit—the product of a life of faith.
St. Paul elaborated on what a life of faith produces, the fruit of the Spirit, in Galatians 5:22-23. When the seeds of the Kingdom are planted in a person’s heart, the Holy Spirt causes this “fruit” to grow: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are the character traits of a person who accepts the Word of God, which lead that person to participate in works of mercy, peace, and justice, not to mention the work of spreading more seeds.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION First Holy Communion for 6 of our children is scheduled for Sunday, July 19 at St. Matthew 11:00 am Mass. Our 6 candidates are Maleaha Bonnoni, Maximo DelleDonne, Matthew Dunlap, Kyle Eckenrode, Avery Kapusta and David Lescinsky. Practice for First Holy Communion will be on Saturday, July 18th at 9:30 AM at St. Matthew.
On Sunday, July 26 at the 11:00 am Mass, Stevie Pistininzi and Brandon Veneziani will be fully initiated into the Catholic Faith through the Sacraments of Initiation. Stevie will be baptized and both of them will be Confirmed and receive their First Holy Communion. We are very excited to celebrate this day with you!
CONFIRMATION A Confirmation Sacramental Prep class has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 21st at St. Matthew’s Social Hall. Between the 3 parishes, we have 13 students preparing to be Confirmed. There are 2 Confirmation ceremonies scheduled for Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 18th. Once the families choose which date is best for them, we will let you know. Please pray for them as the prepare!
As we were unable to have all of our Lenten Pierogi and Fish Dinners because of the Covid 19 Virus, we are planning to have a TAKE OUT ONLY DINNER either on Friday, July 31st or Friday, August 7th from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at St. Matthew Hall. Watch the bulletin for details!
THIS WEEK BY PUTTING A GIFT IN THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL POOR
BOX, KNOW THAT TOGETHER IT WILL PRODUCE FRUIT A
HUNDRED-FOLD.
SERVING OUR COUNTRY. Please pray for our men and women in the military: TSGT Matthew Leightner, Col. Ross Monta, John Newcomb, Master Sgt. Jeremy Morgan, Ryan Nagg, Daniel Henderson, Tech. Sgt. Justin Morgan, Tyler Carnahan, Bartholomew Marsh-Slavin, Jacob DeSanders, W01 Jacob Berg (Afghanistan), Brandon May, Tyler Kunkle (Afghanistan), Martin Novak, Jr.
OUR PRAYER LIST—FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Ally Anderson, Charles Mark Angell, Dean Corridoni, Luke Dobrosky, Lawrence Eckenrode, Ronnie Edwards, Donald Gabor, John Galo, Edith Hollick, George Hollick, Larry Klukaszewski, Albin Kochanowski, Gary Lemon, Mary Musial, Joanne Neiderhiser, Chris Nemchik, Bill Rupert, John Shaffer, Chad Toth, Judy Valore, MaryLou Waynar, and all who need our prayers.
St. Sylvester altar flowers are in loving memory of Elizabeth and Frank Kurant by Family.
Thank you to all who prayed the Rosary during the month of June. We are asking all Rosarians to pray the Rosary together from your home on Monday, July 13th at 7:00PM. Thank you!