PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM -12:00 Noon

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Office closes Noon-1:00PM daily.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM

Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 AM

Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:00 PM

Adoration: Second Friday of each month at St. Paul in the Church, 8:30AM-12:15PM followed by Benediction. Also, at the Adoration Chapel at St. Bruno: Monday-Tuesday –Wednesday-Friday 9AM-3PM; Thursday 9AM-7PM; First Friday 9AM-7PM.

PARISH WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, September 10 Youth Ministry Open House after Mass

Monday, September 11 Rosary after Mass Cub Scouts 6:30PM Magnificat 6:45PM St. Vincent de Paul 7:00PM

Tuesday, September 12 Weight Watchers 6:30PM

Wednesday, September 13 Rosary 12:15PM Church Boy Scouts 7:00PM Choir Practice 7:00PM

Thursday, September 14 Sisters in Faith 7:00PM

Friday, September 15 Our Lady’s Rosary Makers 10:00AM

Saturday, September 16 Faith Formation 9:30AM Confession 3:00PM 2nd Collection for Victims of Hurricane Harvey

Sunday, September 17 2nd Collection for Victims of Hurricane Harvey Youth Ministry Resumes 4:30PM Pizza Party for all grades 6-12.

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Saint Paul Parish 820 Carbon Road ● Greensburg, PA 15601

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

PARISH STAFF

Coordinator of Faith Formation:.......... Sue Craig Director of Music:...............Emily Lapisardi-Knotts Business Manager:........................ Ginny Buzzard Director of Maintenance:.................. Bob Stauffer Office Manager:.............................. James Mosser Website Administrator: .................. Bob Chappell

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PARISH DIRECTORY

Parish Office:.……..…………...........724-834-6880 Fax Number:……….........………......724-834-1492 Church Email:……..…............stpaulgbg@aol.com St. Vincent de Paul Help Line:........724-420-3279 Aquinas Academy Main Office:.….724-834-7940

Fr. Lawrence Manchas Pastor

Fr. James Morley Parochial Vicar

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Meetings, News and Events At St. Paul Parish

Saturday September 9 4:30PM †Antoinette DePasquale (John Leechalk)

Sunday September 10 9:00AM †Michael & Mary Adams (Georgiana Hood)

Monday September 11 8:00AM Jane Dixon (Jane J. Dixon)

Wednesday September 13 8:00AM †Emil Peterinelli (RAS Memoriam)

Friday September 15 8:00AM †Jeanne Rudl (AAA Coworkers)

Saturday September 16 4:30PM †Kurt Grejtak (Mother)

Sunday September 17 9:00AM †Evelyn Noschese (Karen Clawson) Partner Parishes †denotes focus of the intention is deceased

Mass Intentions

PRAYER CHAIN The Prayer Chain is activated every Tuesday even-ing. If you know someone needing the prayer chain, or if you would like to volunteer your time on the chain, please call either of the leaders listed below: Philomena Lillie 724-832-8521 or Audrey & Mike Lucotch 724-834-2113.

September 9: Open House after Mass (5:30PM) Youth Room September 10: Open House after Mass (10:00AM) Youth Room

September 17: Youth Ministry Gatherings Resume... Breaking Bread Together: Pizza Party All grades 4:30PM-6:00PM September 24: Café Night with faith sharing opportunities September 30: NET Retreat at Mother of Sorrows Parish, 11AM- 6PM. $15.00, Grades 6-12.

St. Paul Youth Ministry begins its Fall Season with open houses in the Youth Room that was revamped during the Summer months by the members. Come see the changes during our open house the weekend of September 9-10 immediately following the Masses.

Youth Gatherings are broken down by age and grade level. The groups are small and casual, and are always open to new mem-bers and visitors. Youth need not be members here to attend, so you can bring a friend with you when you come for gatherings.

St Paul Youth Ministry is focused on forming our young people through the study and practice of their faith, to challenge them to embrace the life of the church through prayer, service to our com-munity and social activities.

St. Paul Youth Ministry† Youth (Grades 6-12)

High School: 4:30-6:00PM

Jr. High: 6:30-8:00PM

CUB SCOUT RECRUITMENT AT ST. PAUL PARISH Cub Scout Pack 480 is having its Sign-Up Night on Thursday September 15th at 7:00 pm at the Pavilion of St. Paul’s Parish. This is Pack 480’s 51st year of serving boys in our area, and is open for any boys in the Kindergarten thru 5th grade. Call Cubmaster Rob Very (724-837-3707) for all of the details.

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MEN’S RETREAT IN HISTORIC PITTSBURGH LANDMARK St. Paul of the Cross Retreat House was established in the mid 1800’s by the Passionist Community as the first lay retreat center in the United States. It is nestled on the hilltop above the bustling Southside of Pittsburgh. As you can imagine the Passionists have quite a long history of serving the spiritual needs of the people of Pittsburgh and its surrounding communities. During its industrial days many business-

es and professional unions (Steelworkers, truckers, bankers etc.) from the region had an-nual retreat groups here. St. Paul Parish has a Men’s Retreat Group that sojourns to Pitts-burgh each Fall for a weekend retreat that is specific to the needs of men. There is a spe-cific itinerary having sessions, sacraments and liturgies; but there is no role call or demand for a person to attend any of them. The retreat is what you make of it. The suggested offering is $215.00 for private accommodations, programs and 5 meals; however no one is turned away because they cannot afford it. Offer what you can. Consider joining the group this year and find out what it is all about. Our promoters are Paul Whalen (724-836-3096) and Joe Koller (724-836-7978), either can help with your reservation or answer any ques-tion. Info is also available in the vestibule.

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Money Matters OFFERTORY

REPORT: 9/03/2017

Envelopes Sent:

867

Envelopes Used:

276

Weekly Budget

$8,250.00

Weekly Collected

$8,620.00

Weekly +/-

$370.00

Annual +/-

$1,167.00

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Col 1:24 — 2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Ps 113:1b-7; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Sir 27:30 — 28:9; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Warn the wicked, trying to turn them from their ways (Ezekiel 33:7-9). Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95). Second Reading — Owe nothing to anyone, except mutual love (Romans 13:8-10). Gospel — If two agree about anything for which they pray, it shall be granted to them (Matthew 18:15-20). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commis-sion on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Readings & Reflections

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS September 2-3: August Local Charities Appeal, Helping the poor in our midst. September 17: Special Collection to benefit Victims of Hurricane Harvey. All of the funds the diocese receives from the Hurricane Harvey Relief Collection will go directly to Catholic Charities USA for use in relief and rebuilding efforts in Texas and the Gulf Coast. September 23-24: Seminary & Clergy Formation appeal. September 30-October 1: September Collection for Local Charities.

HURRICANE HARVEY’S DEVASTATION, RESCUES & SHELTERS FIRST RESPONDERS: CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA & AMERICAN RED CROSS

REFLECTION: GOD’S WATCHERS In the ancient world watchmen were extremely important people. They kept communities safe, and were there to alert them to any impending danger or attack. Before locks, alarms, and security sys-tems, watchmen were the protectors, the safety measure. So when the Lord charges Ezekiel as a watchman today, it is a weighty charge. So weighty, we learn that if Ezekiel fails to sound the alarm for those around him and they perish in a state of wickedness, Eze-kiel will be held responsible!

This profound connection between God’s will on earth and in heav-en is repeated in today’s Gospel, where Jesus instructs us that we are to be the security force, the watchers placed on alert that no-where in the Body of Christ, the church, will there be any two mem-bers of the one Body who are not reconciled. Scripture tells us that Jesus reconciled all things in heaven and on earth through the blood of his cross. But we are given the mission to continue that reconcili-ation on earth as in heaven through our ceaseless efforts to be, as Paul would write, ambassadors of reconciliation. Let us not get too comfortable thinking that we are responsible only for keeping our own lives from the path of wickedness and disagreement. We are also held accountable for the lives of the members of Christ’s body around us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF

HOLY COMMUNION LECTOR

Saturday September 16 4:30PM

Sam Shaffer & Gavin Woodbury

Michael Vitale, Jackie Noll, Joan Ulishney, Jerry Hanley, Tom & Judy Dodson, Walt Moore, Sue Craig

Maureen Miller

Sunday September 17 9:00AM

Joe Fiedor & Chiara Arcara

Paul Whalen, Tom Adams, Jack Yurko, Norma Mosser, Kathy Hill, Karen Galvin, Brenda Concannon

Zachary Lentz & Carol Whalen

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WEIGHT WATCHERS AT ST PAUL PARISH Let’s face it losing weight is not for sissies! If you’ve thought about joining Weight Watchers and just can’t decide, please call Sue at the parish office for more information, 724-834-6880 ext. 14. All are welcome to join Weight Watchers here at St. Paul Parish, every Tuesday at 6:30. Come and checkout a meeting for free to learn more about the program. The cost is $156 for a twelve week session. Next session begins Tuesday, September 19.

NEW FROM THE KNIGHTS The Knights of Columbus is devoted to the support of the Church and dedicated to the five parishes within the boundaries of our Greens-burg Council #1480. It has been very active in parish, diocese, family, youth and community activities. To continue its support of the church and to expand its many works of charity, the K of C will be hold an recruitment drive in our parish at the Masses on the Weekend of Septem-ber 16 & 17. Membership is open to any man aged 18 years or older. To learn more about the Greensburg K of C Council and benefits of membership, speak with any of the Knights during the recruitment drive or Visit the website at knights1480.com.

Priest . Prophet . King “We cannot introduce Jesus Christ to others unless we have first been introduced to him ourselves, and

this is our purpose with the Priest, Prophet, King Formation Program to provide an introduction to the Lord so that in coming to know Him, people might better introduce Him to others.”

Classes will be held on Tuesdays, your choice of afternoons from 1:00 to 2:30 or evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 and will begin on September 26 & end on November 7. Cost - $21.00 (scholarships available).

Registration - weekends of September 2/3 and September 9/10 after Masses at St. Paul Parish. Questions - 724 838 1607.

IT IS TIME TO OPEN THE BOOK SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 WE WILL OPEN THE MASS BOOK FOR 2018. COST OF MASS INTENTIONS WILL REMAIN AT $10.00. REMEMBER THAT WE HAVE ONLY 5 MASSES PER WEEK, SO CONSOLIDATE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN. YOU WILL FIND FORMS IN THE VESTIBULE STARTING SEPTEMBER 9TH. AS WE DO THIS PLEASE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS, SINCE AN INCREASE IN PRIESTS IS THE ONLY ANSWER TO THE PROBLEM OF NOT HAVING ENOUGH MASSES.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION On Good Friday, at the heart of the Triduum, the commemoration of the Lord’s Passion is colored by sobriety and decorum, but this Thurs-day the mystery comes in a luminous celebration of Christ’s victory. In its deepest origins, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is the feast of a dedication of a church, since in the year 335 the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was dedicated on September 13, and on the following day the “true cross” discovered by St. Helena was brought outside to the faithful for veneration. It is a great feast of the Eastern Church, which

often marks it by having the whole assembly prostrate themselves on the floor honoring the life-giving cross.

At the core of the tradition is the quest of Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine, to acquire the cross and the nails of the Crucifixion from the ruins of Jerusalem. When she was satisfied that she had found them, thanks to the healing of a sick man whose body was placed on the cross, she had her son fund the building of the great basilica. The history of the relic is complicated, especially because it was carried off by invading Persians in the year 614 and “went missing” for fifteen years. Thursday’s feast does not celebrate the relic, but rather the life-giving cross from which salvation flows. It’s a good day to look around your house or office: Don’t those walls look bare without a cross? What better day to remedy that? —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

September 10: Mediterranean Buffet at St. Michael Antiochian Christian Church 11AM-4PM. Menu includes: Grilled Lamb Shish-Ka-Bob, Roasted Chicken, St. Michael’s Rice, Lubee, Grape leaves, Spanakopita, Pastitsio, Salad, Delicious Sandwiches at the Gyro Stand, Pita Bread and Ethnic Deserts.

September 16: Post-Festival Sale at Saint Vincent Grove in Latrobe, Saturday, September 16 from 9AM until 2PM. Thousands of pieces of previously-owned jewelry, books and household items will be on sale.

September 12: The Mitzvah Project plays at 7PM at Seton Hill University. The one person play will be seen in the university’s Cecilian Hall sponsored by the National Catholic Center for Holo-caust Education at SHU. The play tells the story of a German half-Jew who was an officer in the Wehrmacht: the lecture explores the historical circumstances that produced 150,000+ German men of Jewish descent who served in Hitler’s military. Free and open to the public.

September 13: DCCW Fatima Anniversary Event. The Greens-burg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will host a prayer event as part of the 100th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions Wednes-day, Sept. 13, at Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

September 17: Annual Chicken Barbeque at Clelian Heights. Clelian Heights School is holding its 20th Annual Wholey’s Old Fash-ioned Chicken Barbecue on Sunday, September 17, 2017, from 1PM-5PM. You can eat in or take out. Pre-purchase tickets are available for $13.00 and Walk-in tickets will be $15.00. Join us! Call 724-837-8120 ext.124 for pre-purchased tickets and information.

September 20-December13: Catholic Divorce Support Group Meetings in Latrobe. Saint Vincent Basilica Parish in Latrobe will hold a divorce support group using The Catholic’s DIVORCE SUR-VIVAL Guide, featuring 30 minute DVD showings followed by group discussions. The $20 registration fee covers a “Personal Survival Guide”, refreshments and all materials. Contact Teri Pomerleau at tpomerleau@dioceseofgreensburg.org. or (724) 539-8629 ext.15.

Meeting & Event Minder

Around the Diocese NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) CM-BBT is a medically based, scientifically re-searched, highly effective NFP method that safe-ly promotes personal health and wellness of body. CM-BBT invites better marriages, enhanc-es couple communication and encourages mutu-al respect and responsibility. This NFP Method can be used to avoid, postpone, plan or achieve pregnancy.

The next Natural Family Planning CM-BBT Method INSTRUCTION is scheduled for MONDAY OCTOBER 2, 2017 beginning at 6pm at the Catholic Charities office in Greensburg. Participants are re-quired to attend only ONE session. The instruction, continued sup-port and follow-up are provided by a medically certified CM-BBT Professional. Please call at least one week prior to instruction date to PRE- register. Contact Mary Ann Newhouse at Catholic Chari-ties at 724-837-1840, ext 1658 for additional information or to regis-ter for this or an upcoming class.

For more information about Natural Family Planning and the CM-BBT Method, visit www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org and link into Nat-ural Family Planning under “Services”.

SALT AND LIGHT NOMINATIONS OPEN Nominations for the Communities of Salt & Light Awards are open and will be accepted through Oct. 31. The 20th annual dinner is scheduled for April 19, 2018, at Stratigo’s Banquet Centre, North Huntingdon. Honorees are recognized in three categories: humani-tarianism, philanthropy and outstanding human service organiza-tion. Nominations may be made at the Catholic Charities website, www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org, or by calling Heather Rady at 724-837-1840.

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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR CATHOLIC-LUTHERAN FINAL EVENT OCT. 28 AT SAINT VINCENT Registration is open for “Commemoration of Hope,” the final event in “From Conflict to Communion: Together in Hope,” the theme of the Catholic-Lutheran regional observance of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The guest speaker will be Dr. John Borelli, special assis-tant for Catholic Identity and Dialogue to the president of Georgetown University. The program begins at 9 a. m. and concludes with a prayer service in St. Vincent Basilica. Registration is $10 and includes a box lunch. Go to www.dioceseofgreensburg.org and the section “Christian Unity.” THE HOLY CROSS CHURCH FESTIVAL

SEPTEMBER 16 & 17

Saturday: 5-9 p.m. & Sunday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Featured on Sunday are Detention who will play from 12- 3 p.m., and Gary Pratt and Dawn Noelle playing country from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Ethnic and American foods will be available, including Polish platter, lasagna dinner, haluski, pierogi, Italian roast beef sandwiches, pasta faggioli, fried dough and homemade cakes and pies. Takeout is availa-ble. Bid on the basket raffles. Visit the Kid’s Zone. Raffle tickets will be available, $1 each, for cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250. The bas-ket and raffle drawings will start at 7 p.m. Winners need not be present. There are table games and on Sunday, Bingo from 1-6 p.m.

NEWS FROM SAINT JAMES PARISH, NEW ALEXANDRIA (1) The Saint James Rosary Altar Society is sponsoring a Mystery Dinner Theatre on Thursday, September 28, 2017 in the Parish So-cial Hall. Dinner includes: Ham, Halupki, Mashed Potatoes, Meatballs & Baked Ziti, Green Beans, Dessert and Beverage. Tickets are $25.00 and includes Dinner and Show. Basket Raffle will be held. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:15 p.m. Seat-ing is limited, individual reservations or reservations of tables of 8 may be made by calling the Parish Office at 724-668-2829. (2) Vendors Needed!!! Craft Show, – Saturday, November 4, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Parish Social Hall & Education Center. For more infor-mation or to request an application, please contact: Mrs. Angel Gillott at 724-668-8751 or email: toddgillott2@gmail.com .