catholic community of meadville

SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL

385 Pine Street, Meadville, PA 16335 • (814) 336-2320

seton@seton-school.com • www.seton-school.com

PRINCIPAL Mrs. Christine Hess Chess@seton-school.com

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

Mrs. Jamie Longo jclongo@seton-school.com

OFFICE OF EVANGELIZATION & FAITH FORMATION

967 Chancery Lane, Meadville, PA 16335

(814) 333-2274 • www.OEFF-Meadville.org

ADULT DIRECTOR Mrs. Amy Mosbacher

(814) 333-2274, ext. 2 • amy.mosbacher@catholic-meadville.org

YOUTH DIRECTOR Mr. Sergio Cortés

(814) 333-2274, ext 1 • sergio.cortes@catholic-meadville.org

SISTER CHURCH IN MEXICO~ St. Peter, Merida, Yucatan

Catholic Community of Meadville

JUNE 13,2021 • ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PASTORAL STAFF

PASTOR: Rev. Jeffrey J. Lucas

PAROCHIAL VICAR: Rev. Andrew Boyd

ASSISTING DEACONS:

Deacon Edward Horneman

Deacon Ken Reisenweber

Deacon Todd Sommers

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OFFICE OF THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF MEADVILLE

353 Pine Street, Meadville, PA 16335

(814) 336-1112 • (814) 240-5998 fax •

E-mail: contact@catholic-meadville.org

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

ADMINISTRATIVE Moira.Mawn@Catholic-Meadville.org

BOOKKEEPER Sarah.Blood@Catholic-Meadville.org

MAINTENANCE Jesse.Sipos@Catholic-Meadville.org

ST. AGATHA

353 Pine Street, Meadville, PA 16335

(814) 337-2492 prayerline

____________________________________________

ST. BRIGID

967 Chancery Lane, Meadville, PA 16335

(814) 350-2157 Mass schedule • (814) 724-5174 prayerline

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ST. MARY OF GRACE

1085 Water Street, Meadville, PA 16335

(814) 724-3722 prayerline

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS

All bulletin submissions must be in writing and be delivered in

the Tri-Parish Office before Noon on the previous Monday to

date for print. Submissions may be made in person or by

email to contact@catholic-meadville.org. Holidays require 2/3

weeks prior.

CONNECT WITH US

www.catholic-meadville.org

www.facebook.com/CatholicCommunityMeadville

MeadvillePrayerNetwork@gmail.com

Remember St. Agatha, St. Brigid, St. Mary of Grace in

your will. (Suggested form to be included in your will.)

“I give and bequeath to St. __ Parish, Meadville,

PA 16335, the sum of ___ dollars, real estate, and/

or stock for the purpose of assisting St. ___ in

furthering the work of the Church.”

SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCY

CALL (814) 350-7676

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ST. AGATHA CELEBRATIONS

Mon. June 14� �

8:00am� Judy Smith (Kim Smith)�

Tues. June 15�

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8:00am�

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Tina Furno Thompson BD (June Furno)�

Msgr. Schauerman (Betsy & David Beachy)�

Janet Walsh (Sheryl & Marty Justin)�

Adoration until 9:30 am�

Wed. June 16� �

8:00am� Bob Dimerling (Amy & Doug Mosbacher)�

Vincent A. Knapp (Ed & Janet Stets)�

Thur. June 17� �

8:00am� Charles Larson Sr. (Miriam Larson)�

Veronica Valentine (Tim Martin & Family)�

Michael Heile (Sisters Debbie Stefanucci &

Stephanie Schau)�

Fri. June 18� �

8:00am� Madeline Winslow (Estate)�

Sat. June 19� Saint Romuald, Abbot; BVM�

8:00am� Mary Ann Costa (Patty Preus)�

8:30 & 3:30 � Confessions at St. Agatha Center�

� Vigil Mass�

4:30pm� Rev. Lawrence Frey (Bernie & Irene Frey)�

Ernest Anders (Jim Anders)�

6:00pm� For the Living & Deceased Parishioners of

Saints Agatha, Brigid, & Mary of Grace�

Sun. June 20� Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time�

8:00am� Barbara Morfenski (Ed Morfenski)�

9:30am�

Eileen Kline & James Mizner (Joyce Mizner)�

Mary Beth Maxeiner (family)�

Daniel Rogers (Ed & Rita Kiter)�

Tom Bisbee (Bisbee Familiy)�

11:00am� Tom Costa (Lee Jamison)�

PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS�

Mon. June 14 6 PM Parish Council—St A

Tues. June 15

Wed. June 16

Thurs. June 17 6 PM Altar Rosary—St A

Fri. June 18

Sat. June 19

Sun. June 20

Join us on June 26th at the 4:30 PM Mass.

Bishop Persico will be the celebrant as we

inaugurate our First mass as The Epiphany of

the Lord. Beginning that same day there will

no longer be a 6:00 PM Saturday mass due to

Diocesan rules.

WEDDING BANNS I & II

Lauren Mullen & Alexander Kavounas

will be married at St. Brigid Church on

June 26,2021

Readings for the week of June 13, 2021�

Sunday: Ez 17:22�24/Ps 92:2�3, 13�14, 15�16 [cf. 2a]/2 Cor 5:6�10/Mk 4:26�34�

Monday: 2 Cor 6:1�10/Ps 98:1, 2b, 3ab, 3cd�4 [2a]/Mt 5:38�42�

Tuesday: 2 Cor 8:1�9/Ps 146:2, 5�6ab, 6c�7, 8�9a [1b]/Mt 5:43�48�

Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6�11/Ps 112:1bc�2, 3�4, 9 [1b]/Mt 6:1�6, 16�18�

Thursday: 2 Cor 11:1�11/Ps 111:1b�2, 3�4, 7�8 [7a]/Mt 6:7�15�

Friday: 2 Cor 11:18, 21�30/Ps 34:2�3, 4�5, 6�7 [cf. 18b]/Mt 6:19�23�

Saturday: 2 Cor 12:1�10/Ps 34:8�9, 10�11, 12�13 [9a]/Mt 6:24�34�

Next Sunday: Jb 38:1, 8�11/ Ps 107:23�24, 25�26, 28�29, 30�31 [1b]/2 Cor 5:14�17/Mk 4:35�4�

The water leak at St. Brigid Cemetery is fixed!

Special Thanks to Steve Shultz from North

West Burial Service for digging and repairing

the pipe!

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Sacrificial Giving for the Week of 6/6

Ministers may use the internet to log into, sign up,

change, or delete your schedule at: http://

www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/

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St. Agatha Ministers Next Weekend 6/20

Sat.� Lector � Altar Server�

4:30� Dale Robbins� Volunteer Needed�

6:00� Dave Petrarca� Volunteer Needed�

Sun.� Lector � Altar Server�

8:00� Breanna Drone� Volunteer Needed�

9:30� Steve Corsi� Volunteer Needed�

11:00� Terry Farlik� Volunteer Needed�

OFFERTORY

St. Agatha Loose $ 392

Weekly $ 5059

Total $ 5451

St. Brigid Loose $ 10

Weekly $ 3478

Total $ 3488

St. Mary Loose $ 8

Weekly $ 1915

Monthly $ 1560

Total $ 3483

Homebound Eucharistic Minister�

June 20 9:00 AM�

Jeanette Kitch�

Doug Mosbacher�

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June 13, 2021�

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time�

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A favorite motto of St. Teresa of Calcutta was, “do small things with great love.” This is how it

works in the kingdom of God. God can do tremendous things with the smallest gesture,

especially when it is done in love. We can clearly see that our world is suffering greatly. People

are struggling to find peace, navigate through conflicts, earn a sustainable living, find security

and enough food to eat, and work through political tensions and conflicts. In the light of the

magnitude of the difficulties that exist around us and even within us, we can find ourselves

floundering to discover practical, effective solutions. How can something so large be helped by

someone as small and seemingly insignificant as me? While whole systems and structures may

be out of the league of our personal influence, are we really that helpless in the midst of all of

the turmoil, sadness, and suffering?�

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If we believe that God is with us and that God is still working to bring about the glory of God’s

kingdom, then the answer is no. We are never helpless or without hope. Armed with a strong

life of prayer, we can always flee to God and ask for inspiration, wisdom, and especially love.

We are all blessed with unique gifts and talents and it often seems that considering all that the

world lacks, love and charity remain at the top of the list. Life can easily become a

battleground of hostility. Because life is challenging and difficult, anger is not far away. We see

it on people’s faces and hear it in their voices. There is a measure of frustration that permeates

all avenues of life. It is even felt in the air.�

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As people of faith, we know that what we see here is not the end but only a part of something

far greater to come. We know that God’s kingdom is where we are ultimately meant to be, and

the Gospel is the way to get there. If love and charity can prevail in us, then God will be able to

do what God does best. God will use us to scatter the seeds of his kingdom. Through our small

gestures, those seeds can receive the nurturing attention that is necessary for them to bear great

fruit. We cannot fall victim to the strife that is around us. We have to keep ourselves refreshed

and focused so that even in small ways, we can become part of the solution, not the problem.

Love and charity, which come from God, can help to heal the ills of the world. May we bring

these simple gifts to the everyday simple tasks of our lives! Watch how big the plant grows!�

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Office of Evangelization and Faith Formation

Eucharistic Corner�

In order to combat the disbelief in the Eucharist, we’ll focus on some Eucharistic

Miracles. These are events when science has been unable to explain how bread

and wine have been transformed into another substance, that of flesh and blood. In

these times when hearts are silent about belief in the core of our Church’s

teaching, the very stones, or other elements of the earth itself, are crying out. God

Himself speaks!�

Wisdom Walkabout��

When?� Wednesday, June 23, 5:00pm�

Where? Allegheny's Bousson Experimental Forest. If you need a�ride, please let

Amy know and meet at St. Agatha’s parking��lot at 5:10pm.��

What? Bring your own picnic supper, a chair, and your hiking shoes�for a trek around Allegheny’s

research and teaching forest preserve.�

Prepare: Find one biblical example that discusses the value of the

natural world, or uses some��element of nature as a parable or

metaphor.�

RSVP: Please let Amy know if you plan to attend. 814�333�2274 ext. 2�

SoulCore� is a workout routine combining strengthening and stretching

movements with prayers on the Rosary. It is designed to deepen our meditation on the mysteries

and virtues of the Rosary. Every Wednesday starting this week on June 16, 7pm at St. Brigid’s

Social Hall. Bring a towel/mat. Questions? Contact Hope Fiely hfiely@zoominternet.net.�

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL!!!!

Come join us for some fun and games!

Those going into 9th grade next year are also

welcome! Bring food to share!

St Mary’s Church Wednesday June 16th

5:00—7:30 PM For more info (814)333-2274

ext. 1 or sergio.cortes@catholic-meadville.org

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DRUM CIRCLE

June 21, 2021

St. Brigid’s Hall; Room 5; 5:30-6:45 PM�

You do not have to be a musician, just a willingness

to try something fun and new!

All are welcome! Please join us!

If Angels were capable of Envy�

The most solemn moment of my life is the mo-

ment when I receive Holy Communion. I long

for each Holy Communion, and for every Holy

Communion I give thanks to the Most Holy

Trinity. If the angels were capable of envy, they

would envy us for two things: one is the receiv-

ing of Holy Communion, and the other is suf-

fering. �

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(Diary of St. Faustina 1804)

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Catholic Community of Meadville

is accepting resumes with a cover letter

for the position of a custodian/

maintenance worker/cemetery

maintenance worker. The position is

part-time with the opportunity of future

full-time employment.

Two (2) years of prior custodial and/or

maintenance experience is preferred.

Please submit resumes with a cover letter

to the Parish Office.

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Grief Ministry startup training and support offered

Do you know someone at your parish who is grieving the loss of a loved one? How does

your parish support them post-funeral?

In the wake of COVID-19, several parishioners suffered the loss of a loved one and were

unable to mourn in familiar ways. You can help them grieve their loss and feel cared for by

your parish through a parish-based grief ministry. The Marriage and Family Life

Office of the Diocese of Erie is piloting an authentically Catholic, straightforward, and

effective grief support program, Grieving with Great Hope, at the parish level in the coming

months. Ministry startup support is tailored to make hosting your own grief ministry simple, straightforward,

and sustainable.

Those who recognize the need for grief ministry in their parish are encouraged to call or email Amy

Mosbacher (contact information on the front of the bulletin) to learn more. Parishes that decide to take part

in the pilot will be provided a Zoom training for ministry leaders, followed by in-person support tailored for

your parish.

Father Paul Schill who served at St. Brigid as

Parochial Vicar and Chaplain of Spencer

Hospital from 1968—1973 has passed away.

For more information please see borlandens-

mingerfh.com.

St. Joseph Parish, Sharon, to host next stop in

diocesan virtual pilgrimage�

The virtual pilgrimage to the seven churches named

for St. Joseph in the Diocese of Erie continues June

20 at St. Joseph Parish in Sharon. A pre�recorded

Mass with Father Tom Whitman, pastor, will be

available at http://www.stjosephs�sharon.org/. The

pilgrimage was initiated to celebrate the Year of St.

Joseph announced by Pope Francis that will conclude

on Dec. 8. Please mark your calendars for the fourth

stop in the pilgrimage at St. Joseph Church in Force

on Sunday, July 18. Father Mark Mastrian, pastor,

will offer the Mass.�

Looking for a dog!

If you know of a small, young female dog that

needs a new home please call 814-724-1026.

Leave a message. No larger than 35lbs.

Seton Catholic School in Meadville, PA is looking for

an energetic, knowledgeable full�time Music and Art

teacher.� This is a permanent position starting in the

2021�2022 school year. Music teaching certification

is a must and Art teaching certification is

preferred.� Also, willing to interview for a part�time

Music teacher (3 days a week) and a part�time Art

teacher (2 days a week). Let us know your interest

when applying.� Please mail or email a letter of

interest, resume, teaching certificate, Diocese of Erie

teaching application, 3 references, and necessary

clearances to Christine Hess, Principal, Seton

Catholic School, 385 Pine Street, Meadville, PA

16335 or chess@seton�school.com.� The required

documentation can be found at https://

www.eriercd.org/schools/

teachingforms.html.� Please call (814) 336�2320 with

questions.��

SOULCORE is a movement that combines core

strengthening stretching & functional exercises

with the prayers of the rosary; a sensory

experience combining candlelight, music,

scripture, reflections & movement to nourish

body, mind & soul and encourage deeper

meditation on the mysteries & virtues of the

rosary. Starting on June 16th, Wednesdays at 7

PM at St. Brigid Social Hall.

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