11400 ST. AGNES LANE, N. HUNTINGDON, PA 15642

Rev. Msgr. V. Paul Fitzmaurice, Pastor pfitzmaurice@dioceseofgreensburg.org

October 27, 2019

A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

Church Office ...................... 724-863-2626 724-863-2630 FAX: 724-863-1057 E-mail: stagnes@dioceseofgreensburg.org Website: www.stagneschurch.info

Office Hours: ........ 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Sunday Masses: ……………….Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

Weekday, Saturday Morning

Holy Day Masses: As listed in the Bulletin.

Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 1:00 p.m., or by appointment.

Marti DiToppa, Parish Secretary…………....724-863-2626 mditoppa@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Mary Blythe, Director of Faith Formation ................ 724-864-5393 mblythe@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Susan Cheplic, Regional Youth Minister….724-863-2626 skcheplic@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Karen Kustra, Director of Music Ministries.. 724-863-8687 kkustra@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Cynthia Milchick, Director of R.C.I.A.

Sandy Monier, Director of Pastoral Ministry..724-863-9621 smonier@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Christine Coletti, Admin. Assistant/Financial Secretary ccoletti@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Kristen Brown, Faith Formation Admin. Assistant kbrown@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Queen of Angels Catholic School…………..724-978-0144

Sandra Stonebraker, Principal One Main Street, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 E-mail address: info@queenofangelssch.org Website: www.queenofangelssch.org

Louise Daniels, Director of Joyful Noise Choir ldaniels@dioceseofgreensburg.org

St. Vincent de Paul…………………..724-691-3711

Baptisms: A baptism preparation session is required prior to having your baby baptized. Baptisms are by appointment. The standard time for baptisms is 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

Marriage: Please call the church office one year in advance. Marriage preparation classes are required. The standard wedding time is 2:00 p.m. Saturday.

Sponsor Certificates for Baptism and Confirmation: Anyone needing a sponsor certificate must be registered in the parish for at least 6 months, have all of their Sacraments (if married, be a Catholic Marriage), attend Mass regularly and support the Church.

“A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust”

Land line. No text please

FROM THE PASTOR: Thank God I Am Not Like Him The Pharisee in the gospel story thought that if he said his prayers, gave his regular donation, and followed the

fasting laws, he would be right with God. Pray, pay, and obey, as some in the church once put it. But he missed the obvious serious sin. He was rife with pride. “O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity or even like this

tax collector.” He was so full of himself that there was no room for God.

The tax collector, however, could only offer one thing: his humble self. He presented himself just as he was and hoped in the mercy of God. God had room to operate in his life. And he left the temple justified. Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.

Holy Day of Opportunity - November 1 Friday, November 1, is the Solemnity of All Saints. Some saints are well-known and many more are not. We probably know or have known saints - a grandparent, a dear friend. The Church decided that we should celebrate them all.

Saints are heroes of the faith. They are “warriors” for the Lord fighting against human and spiritual evil. They are models to imitate. They exemplify qualities that we would do well to make part of our journey of life. And they are intercessors on our behalf to the Lord.

Join with your fellow Catholics for this liturgical festival and enjoy another opportunity to worship our God and unite ourselves with Christ in the Eucharist. Check the bulletin and website for the Mass Schedule.

All Souls - Praying For The Dead

The shorter days, cooler nights and trees shedding their leaves are signs that the “death” of winter is not far behind. The rhythm of the seasons north of the equator influenced the development of the liturgical calendar in the Catholic Church. And so she dedicates the month of

November to praying for the souls in Purgatory.

Over the centuries, the Church has emphasized the corporal and spiritual works of mercy as a response to the Good News of salvation. One of the spiritual works of mercy is “To Pray for The Living and the Dead.”

What a source of comfort that can be for the grieving family. They can still offer care and support to their loved one even after death. As we pray for family members

and friends as they set off for a trip that they will arrive safely to their destination, so we can pray for those who are “traveling” to God that they will arrive safely to their eternal home with God in heaven.

General Elections Are November 5th in PA

For some time, we have come to realize the impact that judges have on our culture, moral climate, and the role of government in our lives. For example, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that life in the womb only merits limited constitutional protection of law and re-defined the nature of marriage. The general election is Tuesday, November 5. There are local and county contests that certainly affect our daily lives. There are also important state contests for PA Superior and Commonwealth Courts.

For voter information about the latter, please go to pafamily.org.

A Scripture Quote to Ponder and Obey

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 2:7-14

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T H O U G H T S O N G I V I N G :

“…for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Luke 18:14)

Pride and ego is the root cause of most of our sins. Thinking your time is so valuable, your talent is better than anyone else and your money gives you status is another way of making those things “gods” before God. Remember all those gifts were God-given. Instead we should be humbled by God’s abundant generosity and our hearts should overflow with gratitude.

Readings for the Week

SUN: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14 MON Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 TUE: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 WED: Rom 8:26-30; Ps 13:4-6; Lk 13:22-30 THU: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35 FRI: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a SAT: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; SUN: Wis 11:22 - 12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2 Thes 1:11 - 2:2; Lk 19:1-10

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest until

OCTOBER 27, 2019 it reaches its goal, nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds. Sirach 35:17-18a

Monday, October 28 2:15pm - 3:15pm - Spiritual Direction, Fr. Bertolina Room 3:30pm - 5:00pm - Spiritual Exercises, Fr. Bertolina Rm. 6:30pm - 8:00pm - Adult Faith Formation, Res. Hall, Room 303/305 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Spiritual Exercises, Fr. Bertolina Rm. 7:15pm - 8:30pm - Knights of Columbus, Fr. Gianni Room

Tuesday, October 29 10:30am - Noon - Adult Faith Formation, Res. Hall, Room 303/305 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Norwin Youth Football, McCabe Field 6:30pm - 8:00pm - Joyful Noise Choir Practice, Church 6:30pm - 8:00pm - ARM FULL Group Mtg., Fr. Gianni Rm. 7:00pm - 9:00pm - 8th Grade Confirmation Mentored Group, Fr. Bertolina Room

Wednesday, October 30 8:30am - 10:00am - Legion of Mary, Fr. Brannon Room 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Our Lady’s Prayer Group, Fr. Gianni Rm. 6:30pm - 8:00pm - HEART Team Mtg., Fr. Brannon Room 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Grief Support, Fr. Bertolina Room 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Parish Choir, Church

Thursday, October 31 8:00am - 9:00pm - Adoration

Friday, November 1 Parish Office Closed - All Saints Day 9:00pm - Rosary

Saturday, November 2 After 8:00am Mass - 1st Saturday Devotion, Church 8:30am - 10:00am - That Man is You, Fr. Bertolina Room 9:00am - 11:00am - Norwin Youth Football, McCabe Field 11:00am - 3:00pm - Vendor Fair, Resurrection Hall

Sunday, November 3 Second Collection - Retirement Fund for Religious 10:15am - 11:05am - Faith Formation, 4th Grade, Fr. Brannon Room

† LITURGY SCHEDULE † THIS WEEK in Our Parish

10/26 SAT: 4:30pm † DEBBIE MUMPOWER - Frank & Cathy Gavron

10/27 SUN: 9:00am † EDWARD J. SEITZ - Marion & Bob Barnett 11:15am † VALENTINE WTORKIEWICZ - Fran & Barb Greco

10/28 MON: 7:30am PEOPLE OF ST. AGNES

10/29 TUE: 7:30am † MARGARET FITZMAURICE, - FIRST ANNIVERSARY - Children

10/30 WED: 7:30am † ROGER E. MARSOLO, JR. - Bob Stickle & Family

10/31 THU: 7:30am † DOM & MARGE DELLOSTRITTO - The Scaramuzzo Family 6:30pm REGE MULARSKI - Doug & Jennifer Weimer

11/1 FRI: 7:00am † MILLIE SABOL - Geralyn & Mike DeFelice 6:30pm † DECEASED OF THE PELAGGI AND GIMMARCO FAMILY - Pelaggi Family

11/2 SAT: 8:00am † SOULS IN PURGATORY 4:30pm † IRENE SHUSTER - Grandchidren

11/3 SUN: 9:00am † MENS CLUB MEMORIAL MASS 11:15am † BILLIE LOVETT - Mom & Dad

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In order to keep our Prayer Corner current and up-to-date, we ask that you call once a month if you wish to remain on the prayer list.

If you have a loved one, friend or neighbor who is homebound and would like to receive a visit from the “Marian Ministry of Care Team” (extraordinary

ministers, priest, and trained volunteers) call the church office.

Ministry Schedule for Nov. 2 / 3

Nov. 2

4:30 pm Nov. 3,

9:00 am Nov. 3,

11:15 am

Altar Server

N. Czajkowski

R. Testa A. Frankhauser E. Zapanta

C. Gill

E. Gill

Cross bearer volunteer needed J. Williams R. Blosser

Lector J. Koller R. Fraley M. Gill

Extra-ordinary Minister

G. Colbert L. Dugan C. Hevia C. Kandra J. Megon R. Stickle J. Timko

P. Bianchi W. Cymbor G. DeFelice B. Lesniewski C. Lieberum M. Tatarek S. Tatarek N. Wetzler sub requested

W. Brand L. Gill M. Maiolo D. McMaster

E. Paul R. Waight K. Ziska

Children's Liturgy

No Children’s Liturgy

B. Rinefierd K. Dittig

Greeter A. Resnik A. Ghinassi A. Zieglar

Stewardship of Treasure - October 19 / 20 , 2019

Actual Online Giving Budgeted Variance

Offertory $10,530.00 $3,337.00 $13,949.73 -$82.73

Children $13.50 $4.00

World Mission

$1,147.00 $85.00

Year to Date

$155,780.00 $56,535.00 $223,195.68 -$10,880.68

Online Giving is a safe, convenient way to donate to the church. To sign-up, go to our church website at www.stagneschurch.info and click on the Online Giving

logo and create an account. If you have any questions, please call the church office at 724-863-2626.

PRAYER CORNER - In your charity, please pray for those members of our parish family who need our prayers, especially:

Mike Bal las, Kathy Bortak, Alex Cantini, Ann Cimbala, John Gombos, Ethel Lesnicky, Frank Lesnicky, Lee Lewand, Mike Novak, Florante Paat , Lesl ie Paat , Michael Reynolds, Rick Reynolds, Ted Smith, Sr. , John Spear , Bel inda Vallus, and Sgt . Doug Vitale .

Ministry Schedule for All Saints Oct. 31 / Nov. 1

THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m.: Altar Servers: Two volunteers needed; Cross Bearer: L. Gill; Lector: S. Kopko; Extraordinary Ministers: K. Glick(sub requested), S. Halin, B. Haver, E. Haver, M. Locke, R. Schmitt, K. Spark

FRIDAY, Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m.: Altar Servers: V. Brown(sub requested) K. Muzy; Cross Bearer: 1 volunteer needed; Lector: D. Walker; Extraordinary Ministers: D. Balmert, L. Gill, C. Hevia, R. Jackson, D. Klinvex, C. Lucot, M. Mathis.

PARISH news

3 October 27, 2019

MEN’S CLUB MEMORIAL MASS - will be celebrated at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 3. All Men’s Club members are requested to attend this Mass. After Mass, we will have brunch at The Ride & Hunt Club. Guests are welcome. The cost is $10.00 per person. Please contact Clint Page at 724-864-4324 or fivepages@aol.com by Thursday, October 31. Hope to see you there! As you read the following names, we hope you have fond memories of these men:

THE 2020 MASS BOOK - opened last Wednesday, October 16. Forms can be found in the Narthex or in the Parish Office during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Forms and payment may be dropped into the collection baskets or to the parish office.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION - Join us for this beautiful Devotion that was presented by Our Lady of Fatima, and "Promises all the Graces Necessary for Heaven" and "to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation." Join us Saturday, November 2, for 8:00 a.m. Mass.

ST. AGNES SALAD LUNCHEON AND VENDOR FAIR - will be on Saturday, November 2, from 11:00 a.m. -

3:00 p.m. The day features a buffet lunch, Basket Raffles, 50/50, handcrafted jewelry, wreaths, cards, candy, holiday items, and vendors such as: Avon, LuLaRoe, Mary Kay, Isogenics, and many more. The vendor fair is free; Luncheon tickets are $8.00 and can be purchased at the door.

CONGRATULATIONS - to John Beeson, an 8th

Grade parishioner of St. Agnes that attends Mother of Sorrows School. He was honored as a “Spotlight Student” at the Catholic Schools Breakfast that was held on October 10, 2019, at Stratigos Banquet Center with Bishop Malesic.

NOVEMBER EMERALD CLUB MEETINGS - Nov. 6 - Rosary at 12:00 p.m.; Mtg. at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 13 - Luncheon at Pasqualino’s at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 20 - Rosary at 12:00 p.m.; Mtg. at 2:30 p.m.

MASS FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

November is a month of remembrance for friends and loved ones who have passed away. St. Agnes will remember all of our Faithful Departed at Mass on Saturday, November 2, at 8:00 a.m. Candles will be lit for all parishioners who have died since last All Souls Day. A family member may take their loved one’s candle at the end of whichever Mass you attend. A special way to keep your loved ones memories alive would be to light their candle on their birthday, anniversary of their death, wedding anniversary, holidays, etc. Having family gather around for special prayers for those who have gone before us will help draw us closer as families and closer to God!

James T. Kovalcin Elizabeth L. Olwell

Jeanne Cameron John F. Naughton Robert Koncerak

Connie D. Misavage Anastasia Visocky

Walter B. Yager Jeanne Bunyan David J. Carr

Paul A. Najim James Houck

William Snodgrass Isla Ralph

Agnes Tekach Valentine Wtorkiewicz

Michael Wattay John Manz

Eileen Shigo Eugene Zurawski

George Glagola John E. Zona

Rosa Tommasi Jerome Wright

John Maticko, Jr.

Robert J. Sage, Jr. Ruth Klinvex Joan Saversky John Swacus

Elizabeth Capozzi

Ruth Paliscak

Marsha Chomanics Richard Rates

Margaret Andrews John Santoro

Judy Bisig

Rev. Thomas Bertolina

Rev. Robert Brannon

Ralph Colello

John Comunale

Sam Costa

Al Danilko

Steve Elek

Don Gaydosh

Dan Gombos

George Katchur

Bob Klamut

George Kopko

Richard Kruszyna

John Kulik

Joe Kuznicki

Robert Locke

Raymond Machek

Bill Markosky

Joe Markowitz

Eugene Marrone

Karl Mastele

Bill Moritz

Stanley Mroz

Regis Mularski

Bill Nickel

Albert Niewiara

Joe Perz

Robert Plutto, Sr.

Paul Pushic

Joseph Ruzina

Clyde Shiring

Dr. Michael Simko

Andy Skurnick

John Slivka

Thomas J. Steimer

Mike Waitleveritch

Valentine Wtorkiewicz

MUSIC MINISTRY - There's a place for YOU in the St. Agnes Music Ministry.

We Are Called...by God to serve Him joyfully with the precious gift of music. See the insert in today's bulletin to see a few ways YOU might respond to that call. Call Karen Kustra at 724-863-8687 for 10,000 Reasons...why YOU should praise God and lift his people through His gift of music!

THANK YOU ! - to all who supported our 3rd

Annual Harvest Halupki Dinner and to all who

gave their time & talent in preparing and serving. We made close to 2000 stuffed cabbages this year, used 400 pounds of cabbage and mashed 200 pounds of potatoes! Many thanks again to all.

AROUND the area AROUND the area

Queen of Angels Catholic School

You are invited to our All Saints Mass on Friday November 1, at 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Each of our 6

th graders will be dressed

as a Saint and will be doing a short skit before Mass begins. Also, this year we will be doing a Saint Walk at 12:45 p.m. Each of our classrooms and staff doors will be decorated with a different saint. Our students will have the opportunity to participate in this walk and stop to pray at each of the doors. Stop in to see St. Joseph, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Isidore, St. Michael the Arc Angel, St. Patrick and many more. All are welcome!

Congratulations to our newly elected Student Council Officers for the 2019-2020 school year.

President - Vincent Brown Vice President - Andrew Muzy Secretary /Treasurer - Jennifer Novak

Cookbook Sale - The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish 125th Anniversary Cookbook, now in its third printing, is available for $20 (including a free e-book). To order, call the parish office, 724-547-1911.

Christmas Bus Trip - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, North Huntingdon, will sponsor a bus trip to Heinz Hall for the Pittsburgh Symphony’s Holiday Pops concert on December 14, followed by dinner at Hoffstot’s Café Monaco, Oakmont. The bus will depart at 1:00 p.m., and return at approximately 8:00 p.m. The cost is $119 per person and includes bus transportation, tickets, dinner and tips. For reservations, call 412-751-6283.

“The Accent On-Air,” - You can watch “The Accent On-Air,” Spiritual Health and Wellness, at TheAccentOnline.org. The show features Bishop Edward C. Malesic talking about spiritual health, the Church battling the opioid epidemic, inspiring priests and their healthy habits, and building strong minds in Catholic schools.

PA Childline - If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child, call 1-800-932-0313. If the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer, contact the Bishop’s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct after you have called the Childline number. The Bishop’s Delegate may be reached at 724-837-0901, ext. 1221.

ANGEL

CORNER

Tree of Life Shooting Discussion - Bishop Edward C. Malesic will be one of the panelists at the Seton Hill University National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education’s discussion “Remember. Reflect. Renew.,” which marks the observance of the first year since the mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue, Pittsburgh. The discussion will be October 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Cecilian Hall on the second floor of the university’s administration building. The event is free and open to the public.

Free Pasta Dinner for Seniors - The 412 Senior Youth Ministry is sponsoring a FREE pasta dinner for senior citizens 55

+ in our

parishes. We appreciate your prayers and support and want to take a turn to serve you! Dinner will be at St Elizabeth Ann Seton, Mack Hall, on Sunday, November 3. The dinner includes pasta with meatball, salad, roll, beverage and dessert. There will be live entertainment, raffles and much more! Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m. You must have a ticket to attend. Call Susan Cheplic at 724-515-7600 to get your tickets.

Get Acquainted Days at Saint Vincent College - will be held on Monday, November 11, for prospective students and their families. The day will include presentations on academics, admission procedures, financial aid and college life, tours, and opportunities to meet with faculty, coaches and advisers of clubs and organizations. Registration and breakfast will be from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. in the Fred Rogers Center, and the day will conclude by 12:30 p.m. To register, contact the Office of Admission at 800-793-5549 or admission@stvincent.edu or visit www.stvincent.edu/visit.

Pastoral Council

Audrey Glick, Gina Kmetz, Michele Moenssens, Andrew Paul,

John Reilly, Diane Rhodes, Barbara Rinefierd, Jeff Steinmetz, Ray Takacs, Nancy Wetzler

Finance Council

Robert Bilinsky, Ann Lusardi, Pat McKeegan, Michael Shedlock, Dale Stein

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Area Mass Schedule Immaculate Conception: Sat. 5:00pm & Sun. 8:00am 10:00am & 11:30am

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Sat. 4:00pm & Sun. 8:30am & 11:30am St. Edward: Sat. 6:00pm & Sun. 9:00am

Sunday afternoon Mass Options :

Holy Family, Latrobe - Latin Mass .............. 1:00 p.m. St. Colman, Turtle Creek ............................. 5:30 p.m. St. Barbara, Harrison City ............................ 6:00 p.m. St. Bernadette, Monroeville ......................... 6:00 p.m.

Blessed Sacrament, Greensburg. ................ 7:00 p.m.

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