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VISIT OUR PARISH WEBSITE AT GROUPING329.ORG
Mass Times
Saturday evening Vigil
4:00 p.m. St. Alphonsus
4:00 p.m. St. Michael
5:00 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes
6:30 p.m. St. Columbkille
Sunday
8:00 a.m. St. Columbkille
8:30 a.m. St. Alphonsus
9:00 a.m. St. Ann
9:00 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes
10:30 a.m. St. Patrick
11:00 a.m. St. Columbkille
11:00 a.m. St. Michael
Monday
8:00 a.m. St. Alphonsus
8:00 a.m. St. Columbkille
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. St. Patrick
8:30 a.m. St. Michael
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes
7:15 p.m. St. Columbkille
Thursday
8:00 a.m. St. Patrick
6:30 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes
Friday
8:00 a.m. St. Alphonsus
8:00 a.m. St. Ann
Your Catholic Community of Avella, Bulger, Burgettstown, Imperial, McDonald, Oakdale
St. Alphonsus St. Ann St. Columbkille
St. Michael Our Lady of Lourdes St. Patrick
We follow JESUS CHRIST, fed by EUCHARIST and WORD, called to LOVE, SERVE, and WELCOME all.
Confession Schedule
Tues & Thurs
7:30-7:45 a.m. St. Patrick
Friday
7:30-7:45 a.m. St. Ann
Saturday
12-12:30 p.m St. Columbkille
3:15-3:40 p.m. St. Alphonsus
3:15-3:40 p.m. St. Michael
4:15-4:40 p.m. Our Lady of
Lourdes
Our Lady of Lourdes
1109 Main St.
Burgettstown PA 15021
724-947-3363
St. Patrick
7322 Noblestown Rd
Oakdale PA 15071
724-693-9260
St. Alphonsus
219 W Lincoln Av
McDonald PA 15057
724-926-2984
St. Ann
967 Grant St.
Bulger PA 15019
724-796-3791
St. Columbkille
103 Church Rd
Imperial PA 15126
724-695-7325
St. Michael
97 Highland Ave
Avella PA 15312
724-587-3570
Sunday, November 3, 2019
Baptisms are celebrated by appointment. First-time parents
are asked to attend Pre-Baptism Class, open to parishioners
within our six-parish grouping. Contact Carmela Galloway
at 724-695-7325 or [email protected]
Next Baptism Class
Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 PM
St. Alphonsus Parish Hall
Parish Membership
Anyone wishing to become a member of the parish may
register via parish website (grouping329.org) or by calling
one of the parish offices. Letters to serve as Confirmation
or Baptism Sponsor can be issued only to registered and
participating parishioners who meet sponsorship eligibility.
Matrimony
To schedule a wedding, please call one of our
parish offices at least 6 months in advance.
Holy Hours of Adoration
& Benediction
Our parish offers regular opportunities to adore our Lord in the
Blessed Sacrament
�� St. Alphonsus: 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds 7-8pm
�� St. Patrick: 2nd & 4th Weds 7-8pm
�� Our Lady of Lourdes: 1st Thurs 5:30-6:30pm
Bulletin Items
To submit bulletin items, please contact
Sharon Serratore at [email protected]
or 724-926-2984
Thank you for your generous support.�
Sunday Collections from October 26th & 27th�
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St. Alphonsus� � � St. Michael�
Weekly � $ 2,586�� Weekly�� $ 1,095.50�
Monthly� $ 560�� Monthly� $ 100�
SVdP� � $ 15�� Parish Share� $ 133�
World Mission� $ 67� � World Mission� $ 21�
Parish Share� $ 50 � Rel. Retirement�$ 10�
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St. Ann�� � � Our Lady of Lourdes�
Weekly�� $ 631� Weekly�� $ 2,524�
Parish Share� $ 145� Capital Imprv’t�$ 357�
Votives�� $ 19� �
World Mission� $ 152� �
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St. Columbkille�� � St. Patrick�
Weekly�� $ 5,994�� Weekly�� $ 1,256�
Maintenance� $ 38�� Monthly� $ 115�
World Mission� $ 676�� World Mission� $ 69� �
All Saints� $ 10 � � � �
Rel. Retirement�$ 5�
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Rest in Peace
Bruna Bettinazzi, St. Michael
Diane Daniels, St. Alphonsus
Patty Mateusiak, St. Columbkille
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.
McDonald Meals on Wheels is in need of
volunteers to help in the kitchen. Please
call 724-926-2104 if you can pitch in!
This weekend’s collection will be for the
Archdiocese for the Military Services
This collection helps the Archdi-
ocese for the Military Services and
its priests bring the Church’s
full range of pastoral services
to the men and women in uni-
form. Please give generously.
Our Newly Baptized
Congratulations to the parents of
Weylon Zachary Coulter
Baptized at St. Alphonsus
Gabriella Rose Ilgenfritz
Baptized at Our Lady of Lourdes
Welcome Weylon and Gabriella into the
Body of Christ! �
HOLY HOUR
ADORATION
Wednesday 7-8pm
November 6th, St. Alphonsus
“The greatest love story of all time
is contained in a tiny white host.
Venerable Fulton Sheen
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Three Trains�
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Trains travelled our parish territories over the years. Most of the areas once travelled by trains are now
bicycle and walking trails. Actually, you can reach five of the six parishes by taking these trails. Trains still
run past Saint Michael and the Avella area. �
Recently, I have felt that I have been riding three different trains. One train represents the�six parish
staffs that work so hard for the six individual churches. To serve the new parish, one staff will need to be
formed. There is much prayer and discernment on making this decision. This past week, I had the opportuni-
ty to meet with the staff members of our parishes, as well as our pastoral councils and our finance councils.
With six parishes and numerous offices and buildings, there is overlap and duplication of staff roles in our
grouping.�
In order to reach July 2020 as a single parish, changes in the number of staff members will be necessary.
Our goal is to honor the contributions that our staff members have made over the years, while continuing to
be good stewards of the resources that our faith community is providing to our parishes. A process has begun
to take next steps towards realigning our staff, while ensuring that our faith community returns to financial
solvency.�
The second train represents the Mass schedule. Eleven (11) Masses are offered at six Church buildings.
One day there will be one or two priests to serve this parish. I shared on the website the October count Mass
attendance. It also shows the seating capacity and the percentage of capacity. The diocese requires over 50%
capacity for each Mass. Many of our Sunday Mass count numbers are well below the 50%. There is a need
to revisit our current Mass schedule. A REALISTIC Mass schedule is needed as we move forward to be-
come a new parish. �
The third train is our finances. As you are aware, the Financial Statements for each of our six parishes
were recently completed and made available in all parish bulletins. These reports remain posted on our par-
ish website. They show a sobering reality in our parishes. Over the past decades, parish registrations, Mass
attendance, and contributions have been decreasing. The effect of last summer’s grand jury report is being
felt at each of our parishes � donations toward the operation of all our parishes have decreased significantly
over the past year. As a result, expenses at our parishes are greater than our revenues. �
Managing the resources of a parish is not very different from managing a household budget: often, it
comes down to the question “how can we provide what our family needs, given the limited resources that we
have?” In those times when our families have more resources at our disposal, it’s easier to provide those
things that our families need and want. But, in those times when resources are scarce, families are often
forced to make difficult choices in order to prioritize their spending, in order to ensure that they don’t spend
more than they’re able to afford. For every dollar that we receive in the collection basket, we’re spending in
excess of that same dollar on parish expenses and employee compensation. In order to keep our faith com-
munity solvent, we must begin to “live within our means.” We are developing a plan to bring us back to
“living within our means.” �
All three of these trains are coming into the station at the same time. We will have to make difficult de-
cisions as we move forward to a new parish, always trusting in the Lord, and always seeking his guidance
and strength. With good stewardship of our resources, and careful planning, we can become a stable, self�
sustaining Catholic community that will continue to serve the people of Avella, Bulger, Burgettstown, Impe-
rial, McDonald, and Oakdale for years to come. �
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In Christ, �
Fr. Harry Bielewicz�
World’s Largest
Pro-Life Event
March for Life 2020
Registration is now open for the March for Life! Join tens of thousands of pro-lifers from all
over the country as we defend the unborn & witness to the sanctity of human life! The bus
leaves Our Lady of Lourdes at 5:30am, & St. Columbkille at 6am on Fri., Jan. 24. Cost is $30
for adults & $15 for students. Please RSVP by Jan. 21 at [email protected], or
724-695-7325, or fill out the online form at https://www.grouping329.org/march-for-life.
Will you be there?
Combining Respect Life Month & Thanksgiving…�
our parish Respect Life Group is sponsoring �
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An Essay/Poster Contest for all youth: �
preK to 8th grade�
“I thank God for the Life of ______ ” �
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be chosen
from three age groups: pre�K to 2nd, 3rd to 5th,
and 6th to 8th grades. All parish youth are invited to participate! The winning
entries will be showcased at a future event. Copies of entry forms are available
on the parish website and in back of churches. The contest ends today!
Please return all entries to parish offices.�
Thank you to all who contributed so generously to the baby items collection
for Respect Life Month! God bless you for your gifts to parents and babies!
Shrines of Pittsburgh Pilgrimage
Parishioners enjoyed a beautiful
day for our visit to the Shrines of
Pittsburgh. Thanks to Fr. Zach for
organizing and thanks to Fr. Nick
Vaskov, Administrator of Shrines
Grouping for welcoming us.
We are so blessed to have these
treasures in our diocese!
Throughout the month of November, the Knights of
Columbus Council #3440 will again this year be col-
lec�ng “Coats for Kids” to benefit children in need of
winter coats. The coats will be distributed locally� in
our neighborhoods� so, if you know of families in
need, please contact Luke Snatchko at (724) 678�1097
with informa�on�boy or girl and size. Watch future
bulle�ns for more details and dates for collec�on. �
ATTENTION YOUTH GROUP:
Our next youth group session is
TODAY
at St. Ann's from 6pm - 8pm.
Bishop Canevin’s 2019 Night at the Races is November
9: Tickets cost $25 & include dinner, mixers & beer.
They may be purchased through any athle'c team or
in the athle'c office. For more info contact athle'c
director Dale Checke,s, 412�922�7400 ext. 237 or
email checke,[email protected] or visit: h,ps://
bishopcanevinathle'cs.com/night�at�the�races/ �
Retrouvaille: Does your marriage need a rebirth? Retrouvaille
has helped countless couples experiencing marital difficulty
at all levels from disillusionment thru deep misery. For confi-
den'al informa'on, please email [email protected] or
call call 412�277�3434. We will be hos'ng two weekend re-
treats in 2020: Jan 31�Feb 2 & Sept 11�13. Call today to begin
the healing process or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com. �
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The Our Lady of Lourdes
Christian Mothers would
like to thank everyone
who attended their Ham
& Pierogie Dinner last
Sunday, and a special
thank you to all who vol-
unteered, cooked and do-
nated - it would not
have been such a success
without all of you!
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Training
Saturday, November 16 ~ Our Lady of Lourdes ~ 1:00pm
Our liturgical ministry formation
continues! Extraordinary Ministers
who serve at Mass and those who
bring Eucharist to the homebound
are asked to attend this upcoming
workshop. Please email or call to
RSVP, to Sharon Serratore, either
724-926-2984 or [email protected]. Thank you.
We also welcome all who are sensing a call to begin serving in this ministry.
First in a series of speakers at Divine Mercy devotions at St . Columbkille�
FIVE WAYS to Tap Into the
Wellsprings of Divine Mercy �
Sunday, November 10, 1:45pm
St. Columbkille Church
by Sr. Rose Walatka, ZSJM
Sr. Rose is a Sister of the Merciful Jesus, the Polish order of
nuns founded at Jesus’ request to 20
th
century Polish mystic St. Faustina Kowalska. Sr. Rose serves as
Adult Evangelization and Discipleship Coordinator for the grouping of parishes in Franklin Park, Am-
bridge, Conway & Baden.
Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy prayers will follow. For more information, call 724-926-2984.
** Divine Mercy devotions take place on the second Sunday of each month at 2:30 at St. Columbkille **
All Boy Scouts in grades 7�9
are invited to earn the Ad Altare Dei
religious emblem. Meetings are held twice a
month from 7:30p�9:00pm on Thursday
evenings in the St. Alphonsus Parish Hall.
Those who haven’t signed up must do so by
calling Ed Stoker at 412�417�6669.�
Senior Citizens Luncheon at St. Columbkille �
Wednesday, November 6 at 12:00 Noon �
It’s our Thanksgiving meal of turkey, stuffing, mashed
potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad, roll, cranberry sauce,
and pumpkin pie. The Banjo All�Stars will keep us
tappin’ our toes. �
Call 724�695�7325 for more information.�
Weekend Retreat for Post-Abortion Healing:
Rachel’s Vineyard, a weekend retreat designed
to address the emotional and spiritual wounds
of abortion, will be held November 22-24, 2019
at The Ark and the Dove retreat center (10745
Babcock Blvd, Gibsonia, PA 15044). The retreat
begins 1:00 pm on Friday. The donation is $175.
In a confidential and supportive atmosphere,
the Rachel’s Vineyard team demonstrates God’s
love, mercy, and forgiveness to women and men
struggling in the aftermath of abortion. To reg-
ister or for more information, call Toni Jester 412-
352-5348 or email [email protected]. If you
would like Rachel’s Vineyard to speak at your
parish either after mass or to a church group,
please call/email Toni Jester at the above
18th Annual �
Holiday Cra� Show
Bishop Canevin HS�
2700 Morange Rd,
Pgh 15205�
Sunday, November 17, 10am � 3pm�
Over 140 cra�ers�Lunch�Baked
Goods�Gi� Auc!on �50/50 Raffle �
“Cra�s with Ka!e” and a Free Shu-le!�
Contact cra�[email protected]
or 412�922�7400, ext 224 for more info�
Calling all Singers and Choir-members! Community Christmas Cantata – December 2019
The combined church choirs in McDonald will be presenting their annual Christmas program on Friday,
December 13th and Sunday, December 15th . They will be performing the new cantata, “Little Lion, Little
Lamb” by Heather Sorensen. It features several wonderful forms and styles of music that they believe will
provide some fun to prepare as well as joy for the listeners. They do hope you can join them! Please call
Syndria Lowe at 412-337-5673 to let them know if you are able to
participate. Rehearsals will be at Trinity from 6:30 pm. – 8:00. pm on
the following dates:
Sun. Oct 27, Sun. Nov 3, Mon. Nov. 11, Sun. Nov 17, Sun. Nov 24,
and Mon. Dec 2. Mon. Dec 9 – Tentative Date for Last “Dress” re-
hearsal. The performance Nights are planned for Friday, Dec. 13 and
Sunday, Dec. 15, for a likely 7:30pm performance.�
Upcoming event for Christian Mothers�
The Christian Mothers/Guild of St.
Columbkille invite Christian Mothers & all
parish ladies to join them for their next
general meeting, Sunday Nov. 17, at
12:15pm in the parish hall. They will be
crafting a Christmas ornament (cost is $7, it
is not difficult), socializing, & partaking of
tasty refreshments! �
Come spend an enjoyable afternoon with us.
Want to become a member? Contact Elaine
at 412�680�1860 or Julie at podolin-
Our next bap�sm class is Tuesday November 19,
7:00pm, in St. Alphonsus Parish Hall. This class is
open to any parishioners in our six�parish grouping
who are having their first child bap�zed. You must
register ahead of �me if you wish to a.end. �
Please contact Ms. Carmela Galloway at �
724�695�7325 or�[email protected]�
Men’s Retreat Save the date: February 7�9, 2020
Contact Matt Lewis (412�339�4351 or
[email protected]) or Mike Kiss (412�
551�7598 or [email protected]) if
you are interested in coming or would like to
know more info. �
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TODAY OLSH FALL OPEN HOUSE�
Our Lady of Sacred Heart H.S.
in Coraopolis, Sunday November 3,
11:00am to 2:00pm & Thursday, No-
vember 8, 6:00 to 8:00pm. Join us for
Open House to learn how your child
can take charge of their future at
OLSH! Take a student�led tour, learn
of our partnerships with elite colleges
and support programs and visit our
Athletics & Activities Fair! You are
also invited to 9am Sunday Mass in the
OLSH Chapel with the Felician Sisters,
followed by Open House. Pre�register
at www.olsh.org. Walk�ins welcome.
For questions, or to arrange private
tour, contact the Admissions Office at
(412) 262�3300 or [email protected].
� � Hope to see you there! �
Bi�h�� B�r��’ Ca�h��i�i�� c�n����e !
Friday Nov 8, in St. Ann Rectory Classroom
From 9-10:15am (after 8am Mass & Cenacle prayer) . . .
We’ll view these 50-minute DVDs and journey across the
world and deep into Catholic Faith in all its richness,
beauty, history, and
truth. Enjoy and learn
from the spiritual and
artistic treasures of our
Catholic culture. Any
questions, call Sharon at
724-926-2984.
Does your ministry have an upcoming event or good news to
share? Contact Sharon Serratore, Pastoral Associate for our parish
group so that it can be shared with our en�re parish family. Email
news and photos to [email protected] or call 724�926�2984. �
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God in Daily Life
Question: How do I bring God into the work of my daily life?
Answer: Whatever your daily work, you have an opportunity to encounter God and to fol-
low His commandments in love. In the New Testament, we see that most of the Apostles
didn’t have a previous religious position. They were fishermen, tax collectors, and political
activists. St. Paul was a tentmaker. Among the saints, we have doctors, lawyers, farmers,
and stay-at-home moms. No matter your daily tasks, God can be present there!
One way concerns behavior. Start with an examination of conscience. Look at areas where
you tend to struggle to imitate Christ at work. Do you gossip? Does brimming frustration
become impatience at home? Pick one sin you struggle with, then choose a virtue to
strengthen that area. If you tend to speak poorly of your co-workers, resolve to stop and to
say one kind thing a day instead.
Another way relates to perspective, particularly your perspective of others. Jesus’ incarna-
tion reminds us of the value of every human being. Jesus is God, and each of us is created in
God’s image. When you encounter another person, you have an opportunity to see God in a
new place and a new way — in that person in front of you. Genuinely listen to them and be
present to their concerns. Loving your neighbor is loving God! Our relationship with God and
the love He inspires in our hearts shouldn’t remain only at church on Sunday. We can — and
should — let our faith animate our lives!
©LPi�
Readings for Sunday Mass
November 3, 2019 November 10, 2019
Reading 1 Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Reading 1 2 Maccabbees 7:1-2, 9-14
Reading 2 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Reading 2 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5
Gospel Luke 19:1-10 Gospel Luke 20:27-38
Liturgy Schedule / Mass Intentions�
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Saturday, November 2� Vigil for Sunday�
12:00 noon� St. Columbkille� All Souls, The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed�
4:00 pm� St. Alphonsus�� Debbie Newcomer (Family)� � � �
4:00 pm� St. Michael� � Leo Cantwell (Mike Kancel)� � � � �
5:00 pm� Our Lady of Lourdes� Andrew Sedlak (Mary Lou Dowler)�
6:30 pm� St. Columbkille� Louise Bingham (Joe & Maureen Rzepecki)�
Sunday, November 3� Thirty�first Sunday in Ordinary Time �
8:00 am � St. Columbkille� Genevieve Stein (Teresa)� � � �
8:30 am� St. Alphonsus�� Richard & Ronnie Fodse (Dennis & Amy Fodse)�
9:00 am� St. Ann� � Janice Romel (Friends)� � �
9:00 am� Our Lady of Lourdes� Richard Lounder (Melinda Lee)�
10:30 am � St. Patrick� � Pat Meehan (The Meehan Family)� �
11:00 am� St. Columbkille� Joan Philips (Suzanne Mechalek Family)� �
11:00 am� St. Michael� � Dominic Esposto (Rick Esposto Family)� �
Monday, November 4� St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop�
8:00 am� St. Alphonsus�� Esther Theiss (Dristas Family)�
8:00 am� St. Columbkille � For Our Parish Family� �
Tuesday, November 5�
8:00 am� St. Patrick � � Alice & Chester Little, Sr. (Children)�
8:30 am� St. Michael� � Robert Gordon (Joe & Kay Danna)�� � � �
Wednesday, November 6�
8:30 am� Our Lady of Lourdes� James Morra, Jr. (Month’s Mind, Family)�
7:15 pm� St. Columbkille� Dec. of Gorczyca, Homol, & Rilko Families (Keith, Mary Kaye, & Adam)�
Thursday, November 7�
8:00 am � St. Patrick� � Georgene Albrecht (Fran Pugliese)�
6:30 pm� Our Lady of Lourdes� Jake Schneider (Family)�
Friday, November 8�
8:00 am � St. Alphonsus�� William Eiler (Family)�
8:00 am� At. Ann� � Lynn Scanlon (Camino Family)�
Saturday, November 9� Vigil for Sunday�
4:00 pm� St. Alphonsus�� Albert W. Fages (Lillian, Chris & Michael Bonnet)� �
4:00 pm� St. Michael� � Jack Pollack (daughters � Jackie, Janet, Janelle & families)� �
5:00 pm� Our Lady of Lourdes� Roger Illig (1
st
Anniversary, Family)� �
6:30 pm� St. Columbkille� Sonny Janoski (Rob & Nancy Hughes)� � � �
Sunday, November 10� Thirty�second Sunday in Ordinary Time�
8:00 am� St. Columbkille� Theresa & Thomas Ehlinger, Sr. (John & Margaret Clabby)� �
8:30 am� St. Alphonsus�� Francis Hardinger (Sam & Carolyn Windows)� �
9:00 am� St. Ann� � James Yanosik (Family)� � �
9:00 am� Our Lady of Lourdes� Jacob Gilbert (Jean)� �
10:30 am� St. Patrick� � James L. Zarnick, Sr. (Family)� �
11:00 am� St. Columbkille� For Our Parish Family� � �
11:00 am� St. Michael� � Louis Brandenburg, Sr. (wife, Evelyn & family)�
St. Alphonsus
Office Hours:
Mon & Weds 8AM-12PM
219 W Lincoln Ave
McDonald PA 15057
Tel: 724-926-2984 Email:
Faith Formation: 412-874-5092
St. Ann
Office Hours:
Tues & Weds 10AM-3PM
967 Grant St
Bulger PA 15019
Tel: 724-796-3791 Email:
Faith Formation: 412-443-2391
St. Michael
Office Hours:
Tues & Thurs 8AM--3PM
97 Highland Ave
Avella PA 15312
Tel: 724-587-3570
Email: [email protected]
Faith Formation: 724-587-3570
Our Lady of Lourdes
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM
1109 Main St
Burgettstown PA 15021
Tel: 724-947-3363
Email: [email protected]
Faith Formation: 724-947-2743
St. Patrick
Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs 8AM-1PM
7322 Noblestown Rd
Oakdale PA 15071
Tel: 724-693-9260
Email: [email protected]
Faith Formation: 412-327-5822
Catholic Community of Avella, Bulger, Burgettstown, Imperial, McDonald, Oakdale
Administrator Rev. Harry Bielewicz 724-695-7325 [email protected]
Parochial Vicar Rev. Zachary Galiyas 724-947-3363 [email protected]
In Residence Rev. James McDonough, JCL, STL & Rev. Benedetto P. Vaghetto, VJ, JCL
Pastoral Associate Sharon Serratore 724-926-2984 [email protected]
Parish Website grouping329.org
PENNSYLVANIA CHILD LINE: 1-800-932-0313
DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR
OFFICE: (412)456-3093 HOTLINE: 1-888-808-1235
CALL 911 immediately if a child is in danger.
St. Columbkille
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 9AM– 4PM
103 Church Rd
Imperial PA 15126
Tel: 724-695-7325 Email:
Faith Formation: 412-724-695-2146
This week in our parishes�
� 11/3 Daylight Savings Time ends�don’t forget to change your clocks!�
� 11/4 Men’s Club, St. Alphonsus Parish Hall, 7pm�
� 11/5 Respect Life Meeting, St. Patrick Parish Hall, 6:30pm�
� 11/6 Senior Lunch, St. Columbkille Parish Hall, 12 noon�
� 11/6 Holy Hour, St. Alphonsus Church, 7pm�
� 11/6 Christian Mothers Meeting, St. Michael Parish Hall, 6pm�
� 11/8 Catholicism Series, St. Ann 8th Grade Classroom (“Blue Room”), 9:00am�
� 11/10 Divine Mercy talk and devotions, St. Columkille Church, 1:45pm�
We’re accepting MASS INTENTION requests
St. Alphonsus, St. Ann, and St. Patrick are accepting Mass Intentions through the end of
the year. Requests will be accepted on a first-come/first-served basis. Call the parish of-
fices or drop in the collection basket. Please be sure to include your contact information.
3-D-4-3 For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com 14-0704
WAYNE’S BODY SHOPSERVING YOU SINCE 1969
724.947.9170 1955 Smith Twp. State Rd, Slovan [email protected]
ALL INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCEPTEDALL WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED
DR. KUCHERAND ASSOCIATES
OPTOMETRISTS241 Three Springs Dr. Ste 14 • Weirton, WV
304-748-2055
728 Steubenville
Burgettstown, PA 15021
724-729-3500
www.iannettis.com
GREEN’S ROAD &TOWING SERVICE• 24 Hour Emergency Roadside Assistance
• Full Maintenance and Repair Services2079 Smith Twp. State Road, Burgettstown
724-947-3096
LEE & MARTIN FUNERAL HOME Charles J. Dougherty, Supervisor 73 Highland Avenue • Burgettstown, PA • 724-947-9518 Ashley Miller Dougherty, Funeral Director
Armando Avolio, Jr. MD Vincent J. Ripepi, DO Gregory B. Christiansen, MD Michael J. Scheel, MD John M. Gibbons, MD Joseph P. Stracci, DO Patrick T. McCulloch, MD David M. Welker, MD Jocelyn R. Idema, DO Justin A. Zenner, DO
Orthopaedic Surgery • Foot & Ankle Reconstruction • Joint Replacement Hand & Upper Extremities • Sports Medicine • Rehabilitation • Back & Spine
724-225-8657 • www.advancedorthopaedics.net • Washington-Pittsburgh-McMurray-Charerloi-Waynesburg
Advanced Surgical HospitalA Physician Owned Hospital
Kurt J. WinterAttorney at Law
• Wills, PoWer of Attorney, estAtes & trusts• notAry Public •
1535 Main St. • Burgettstown724-947-4707
- House Calls Available -
1905 Steubenville Pike, Bavington724-899-3344
FAMCAREPHARMACY
Free Prescription DeliveryPrescriptions • Home Health Care Supplies
Insurance Plans AcceptedBurgettstown Plaza • 724-947-7000
Commercial • ResidentialParts • Service • Installation
(724) 225-6260www.mckeanplumbing.com
PA0985
Contact Sue Novosel to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6318
125 American Ave., Langeloth, PA 15054Office: 724.947.2284 Cell: 724.350.1064Grass Cutting • Mulching • Tree Removal • Retaining Walls • Patios
Driveway Sealing • Concrete Work • Bobcat Service & MORE
Jerome A. Stefkovich Owner / Supervisor / Lifelong Parishioner
Beth Stefkovich Dunmore Funeral Director / Lifelong Parishioner
18 Campbell Street, Avella, PA 15312724-587-3825
www.stefkovichfuneralhome.com
3-D-4-3 For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com 14-0704
Jeffrey P. Derrico, Esquire
Stephanie C. Lucchino,Senior Paralegal
GREENLEE DERRICO POSA, LLC
122 South McDonald StreetMcDonald, PA 15057
724-926-3115
A. C. Lardieri, D.M.D.850 Noblestown Rd.Suite 101McDonald, PA 15057(724) 926-0111
LORETTA KENDALL LAW PCIncome Tax Preparation
Gas Lease - Wills/EstatesReal Estate - Deeds - Business
364 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald724-926-9256
Professional Chimney Sweeps Wood Stoves ~ Fireplaces Repairs • Repointing • Rebuilding Relining • Capping • Animal Removal
John M. Baker - Parishioner(724) 356-2551
9 Walnut Rd., McDonald, PA 15057CERTIFIED-INSURED
West Hills Law412-329-6959
Attorney Aaron M. Tomczak
• DUI • Personal Injury • Estate Planning • Estate Administration
5021 Noblestown Rd. Oakdale, PA
www.westhillslaw.com
Phone: 724-947-3500 www.MRaganSales.com
FROM PAINT TO CHAINSAWS, RAGAN’S HAS WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT!
1569 Smith Township State Rd., Atlasburg, PA 15004
F. Jay Nation, Jr. • Owner/Supervisor Parishioner • Heath J. Graff
724-926-2300
HEATING & AIRCONDITIONING
www.colemanmitchell.com
S & H C O N S T R U C T I O NCommercial / Residential
Ted Swoger, Owner
130 E. O’Hara St. • McDonald(724) 926-2005
Electrical ServicesREGISTERED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORwww.countylineelectrical.comFULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATESMichael J. Martinick, President
412-997-4303
Hartman Flower & Gift Shoppe 1529 Main Street Burgettstown, PA 15021 Telephone 724-947-5407 or 724-947-3210
Betty Hartman50 Years of Service
Burgettstown Auto PartsMcDonald Auto Supply
Weirton NAPAAll stores owned & operAted by the pAvAn FAmily
Louis T. Ursitz
Established in 1974
Residential & CommercialFree Estimates/Fully Insured
PA: 002536
Heating & Air Conditioning
McDonald724-796-8741
Claudine TeaTino Young, Fd/owner
andrew J. Chunko, SuperviSor
www.youngfhinc.com
YOUNG FUNERAL HOME&
CREMATION SERVICES INC.
23 erie Mine road 724-947-2049 BurgeTTSTown, pa 15021 Fax 724-927-0828
The Duritza Family of Markets“Fresh Surprises Everyday”!
just rightWE APPRECIATE YOU!
Canonsburg Imperial 724-745-2900 724-695-1669 Washington Weirton 724-223-5494 304-723-1025
www.ShopnSaveFood.com
THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC. and Crematory
PATRICK J. KONIECZNY, - Imperial, PA 15126Owner/Supervisor - 724-685-2800
PARK N. CROSIER, Oakdale, PA 15071Supervisor - 724-693-2800
Richard F. Robert W.THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC. AARON LEE ENGEL, - McDonald, PA 15057
Supervisor - 724-926-2800PHYLLIS PENSAK NAGY, Midway, PA 15060
Supervisor - 724-796-3301PATRICK J. KONIECZNYOwner