STAFF Administrator: Fr. Philip Farrell

Parochial Vicar: F r. Mark L. Thomas Sr. Parochial Vicar: Fr. John Gallagher

Parochial Vicar: F r. David J . Egan Deacon: Donald Pepe

Office Manager: Louis Ferrario

(Extension 110)

Business Manager: Julie Strosnider (Extension 115)

Faith Formation & RCIA:

724-752-1271 Elementary Director: Mrs. Laurie Nocera

Secondary and Adult Director Pastoral Associate:

Ms. Kay Ann Bellissimo

Youth Minister: Diego Araujo 724-758-4411—Ext. 160

Social Services: 724-758-3465

Music Ministry: 724-752-9518 Director: Mrs. Frances Fotia

Organist: David Kosior

Catholic Parish Cemetery Association: 724-323-0033

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Monday through Saturday: 9:00 a.m.

RECONCILIATION Saturday: 12:30—1:30 p.m.

BAPTISMS

Baptisms are held the third Sunday of every month at 12:15 p.m. One preparation session

is required and will be offered on Oct. 9th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Parish Ministry Center. Pre-registration is required. (Please

come before the baby is born.)

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please contact one of the parish priests at

least 6 months in advance. An initial meeting with a parish priest is required before a

wedding date is agreed upon. Participation in a marriage preparation program is required.

“A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust”

415 Fourth Street & Park Avenue • Ellwood City, PA 16117 Parish Office: 300 Crescent Ave, Suite 1 • Ellwood City, PA 16117

Phone: 724-758-4411 • Fax: 724-752-1466 Website: www.holyredeemerparishpgh.com

July 12, 2020 - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the people of Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Parish, are one family united in Jesus Christ.

Blessed by the Father's love, redeemed by the Son and guided by the Holy Spirit, we freely share our faith and serve the community with love and compassion. God, our Father calls us to

enrich our lives through Word and Sacrament, Prayer and Action. We pledge to build our lives according to the truths of Sacred Scripture and the teachings of the Church.

We welcome you to join our faith journey.

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Support all Catholic Education: “Great Beginnings last a lifetime.”

Thus says the LORD: “Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, giving seed to the one who sows and bread to the one who eats, so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; my word shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it.” Our First Reading today from Isaiah is a beautiful lesson of the providence and love of God. His Words are like hydration that comes to us in many different ways. Some we like and some are a little less likeable. But God uses all of those ways to bless our lives. Those words help us to understand the Gospel Lesson which is about planting and harvesting. While hydration and nutrition are necessary to all of us, the Word of God is equally important to our living. In Jesus’ day, people used a different method to plant crops. First, they scattered the seeds everywhere. Then, they turned the soil over covering the seeds. This is why Jesus says, some seeds fall on pavement, rocky ground, thistles and fertile soil. The seeds are given to every location, but not every location has the capacity to receive them. The Word of God is the seed that Jesus is sprinkling on every heart across the globe. The Word, like the rain and snow, is life-giving. But some hearts are closed to the Word. Some hearts are too cluttered making it impossible for the Word to take root. Some hearts are ready and willing to receive the Word, and it grows and bears fruit into eternal life. Lord, as I read Your word, please help me to know, love, and understand You

better. Help me to recognize how You want me to

apply Your Word to my life. Holy Spirit, may You enlighten my mind and enkindle in my heart a greater love for You and for others in my family and

in the world, as I read Your Word.

Amen.

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MARK L. THOMAS

Saturday, July 11, 2020—Vigil Mass for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 P.M. Deceased Members of the Rose and Stephen Simon Family (Anthony and Karen Woloszyn) Sunday, July 12, 2020—15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 A.M Gerald Crowley (Susan & George Arnold) Vincent Russo, Jr. (Mom and Dad) (Privately celebrated by a priest) Monday, July 13, 2020—Saint Henry 9:00 A.M. Elizabeth Petro (Ferrucci Family) Tuesday, July 14, 2020—Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin 9:00 A.M. Louis Tomon & Joseph & Emma Palagallo (Jim and Therese Palagallo) Wednesday, July 15, 2020—Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 9:00 A.M. Martha Mancini (M/M Vince Jeannette) Thursday, July 16, 2020—Our Lady of Mount Carmel 9:00 A.M. Frank Viccari (M/M Don Mudric) Friday, July 17, 2020 9:00 A.M. †Carmen Carozza (Wife) Saturday, July 18, 2020—Saint Camillus de Lellis, Priest; BVM 9:00 A.M. Bob Crowley (Ray and Joe Crowley) Saturday, July 18, 2020—Vigil Mass for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 P.M. Joan Mansell—In Celebration of her 90th Birthday (Lou Ferrario) Sunday, July 19, 2020—16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 A.M. Eugene Angelucci-Birthday (Family) Jim Walker (Saint Gregory School and Teachers) (Privately celebrated by a priest) †denotes Month’s Mind

St. Ferdinand Parish is conducting a raffle awarding $100 on July 17th, 24th and 31st, $15,000 will be awarded on Sunday, August 15th. Ticket are $3.00 each or a book of 20 tickets for $60.00. Tickets are available at

the Holy Redeemer Parish office.

FREE LUNCH FOR ALL children up to 18 years of age. Sponsored by the Beaver County YMCA, every Monday thru Friday (to Aug. 14th). Pick-up from 11:00AM to 12:00Noon, at 415 Fourth Street and Park Ave (church parking lot).

15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 12, 2020

Remember Holy Redeemer Parish in your will.

Readings for the week of July 12, 2020 Sunday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14 [Lk 8:8]/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 Monday: Is 1:10-17/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mt 10:34—11:1 Tuesday: Is 7:1-9/Ps 48:2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6, 7-8 [cf. 9d]/Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16/Ps 94:5-6, 7-8, 9- 10, 14-15 [14a]/Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19/Ps 102:13-14ab and 15, 16-18, 19-21 [20b]/Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8/Is 38:10, 11, 12abcd, 16 [cf. 17b]/Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Mi 2:1-5/Ps 10:1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14 [12b]/Mt 12:14-21 Next Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19/Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 [5a]/Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24- 43 or 13:24-30

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Would you like to become a Catholic? Are you a

baptized Adult Catholic in need of Confirmation? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process that prepares adults for full initiation into the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Whether you are unbaptized, baptized in another Christian faith or baptized and un-catechized, the RCIA Process will prepare you for the reception into the Church. Please call the Faith Formation Office at 724-752-1271 for more information and to arrange for an initial interview. Parishioners, be sure to invite your non-Catholic relatives, friends or neighbors to consider becoming a Catholic and joining the Christian Initiation Process. Many are waiting for such an invitation to get started.

Altar and Tabernacle Flowers We now are celebrating weekend Masses on Saturday at 5:00PM and Sunday at 10:00AM. Dates are still available for Altar or Tabernacle Flowers. Please call the Parish Office at 724-758-4411 Ext. 110, if you are interested in purchasing flowers for any available weekend.

Daily Church Hours for Private Prayer

Holy Redeemer and St. Gregory: 10:00AM to 1:30PM Weekdays

10:00AM to Noon on Saturdays St. Ferdinand:

9:00AM to Noon and 4:00PM to 7:00PM

Reconciliation on Saturday Holy Redeemer: 12:30PM to 1:30PM

Sr. Gregory/St. Ferdinand; 10:00AM

(Confessions are NOT in the confessionals due to public health safety regulations.)

SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONS

If you are unable to attend Sunday Mass. we urge you to please continue with your weekly/monthly contribution by mail, dropping it off in the church or office locked boxes or online with WE SHARE.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH. YOUR HELP IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED. Please wear masks and observe social distancing practices while inside our churches and in all the parish buildings. Hand sanitizer is available.

2020 PARISH SHARE Parish Goal: $134.946.00

Money Received: $ 69,154.33 Needed to reach goal: $ 65,791.67

All money over our goal is the parish’s—tax free!

Social Club BINGO every Friday in the Catholic Center. Doors open at 5PM—Early Birds at 7:00PM

Masks are required and social distancing will be observed!

REMEMBER LORD and welcome into your kingdom those who have died, especially Mary Ann Sirimarco, Michelle Martino and Connie M. Henry. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, Rest in Peace. Amen. Please pray for the consolation of those who mourn.

SUNDAY READINGS

First Reading: So shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; my word shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it. (Is 55:11) Psalm: The seed that falls on the good ground will yield a fruitful harvest. (Ps 65) Second Reading: I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothingcompared with the glory to be revealed for us. (Rom 8:18) Gospel: “But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. Whoever has ears ought to hear.” (Mt 13:8-9)

HOLY REDEEMER PARISH ELLWOOD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA

Remember, in your prayers, all those affected by the coronavirus throughout the world!

Diocesan Toll-Free Number for Abuse Response: 1-888-808-1235

Masses During This Pandemic Daily Morning Mass Schedule is Monday to Saturday at 9:00AM, No reservation is required. Weekend Mass Schedule is Saturday at 5:00PM and Sunday at 10:00AM. Reservations are required by calling the Parish Office (724-758-4411 Ext. 110) on Wednesday or Thursday from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. You will be assigned a section and seat. Family members living under the same roof may be seated together. At All Masses, masks must be worn and social distancing must be followed. Call the above number for more information..

Ron Atkinson Sara Arbelaez Mary T. Bartolomeo Rita Bartolomeo Susan Bennett Elizabeth ‘BJ’ Biondi John Biondi Jamie Brightwell George Bokor Norma Borroni Dale Brown Carmen Bucci Aurelius Burfict Vance Byram Rozanne Carosi Nora Casey Andy Chapin Dana Cirelli Angeline Cogliano Ray Colledge Helen Colosimo Frederick Conley Mary Jo Conley Ethan Conte Bill Contino Izzy Contino

Ruth Edna Cordes Sam Crangi, Sr. Nick D’Angelis Fr. Joseph Dascenzo Danny DeCaria Shirley Dominelli Jack Elford Elaine Ferruchie Helen Fiori Mary Foley Stella Fray Nicole Friello Marilyn Frost Jennifer Fry Joseph Gasper Cindy Gatto Pat Gerello Stephen Grinnen James M. Hackett James W. Hackett Johnny Horvath Mary Hrabosky Lauren Humensky Shannon Wimer Hunston Beth Jansen Noah Jones John Kati Rick Keisling Bob King Aimee Knauff Denise Knauff Sr. Joanne Kokosinski Antonietta Lightner Mike Lodovico

Ray Lutz Theresia Manz Stephan Manz Arlene Maielli Norma Marker Francesca Mayo Maura McGee Kristen Parker Mihalko Jodi Minteer Brooke Moffatt Bridget Musquire James Norton Anthony Onufer Joanne Ottaviani Antoinette Pansera Bruce Patrick Audrey Patterson Carlo Pisani Frieda Pitelka Linda Pohto Rosaline Pratt Vic Rangel Apollo Rangel Pat Regna Bob Reisinger Gabriel Richard Rose Ritter Lisa Roth Kathleen Russo Jill Rutter Joni Pertile Sabo Jennie Safreed Julie Santillo Greg Santo

Dianne Scott Sara Scott Debra Shaffer Catherine Shuttleworth William Shuttleworth Jean Szopo Lena Rose Smith Nancy Smith Nancie Straessley Lucille Testa Doreen Tomon Niki Usenick Carolyn Viccari Dom Viccari Delida Viccari Patty Viccari Ronnie Viccari Sondra Viccari Louise Vitullo Joni Whelan Kenneth Wiley Ron Williams Amber Yannachione and unborn child Valerie Yukner Helen Yuricha Mike Yuricha Frank Zayas Karl Zimmerman Call 724-758-4411 –Ext. 110 to add or delete a name.

WE SHARE – ONLINE GIVING: Holy Redeemer has set up on the website an on-line giving application for your convenience. It is called WE SHARE. With WE SHARE you are in complete control of your online contri-butions. Information can be found on the Holy Redeemer Parish website at: https://www.holyredeemerparishpgh.com/online-giving-we-share

For Your Information Find Your Greatness with Allen Hunt has been rescheduled for SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 All purchased tickets will be honored for this date!

Amazing Possibilities with Matthew Kelly will be in November 30, 2020 at St. Ferdinand Church—Tickets are available at DynamicCatholic.com– Get your tickets today, this will be a sell out! ALL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

St. Ferdinand Parish

Saturday, July 25th from 4:30 to 7:00PM Fish Dinner (Fried or Baked) or fish tacos with coleslaw and French Fries

Saturday, Aug. 1st from 4:30 to 7:00PM Famous BBQ Chicken Dinner with corn on the cob, coleslaw and watermelon

Saturday, Aug. 8th from 4:30 to 7:00PM Fish Dinner (Fried or Baked) or fish tacos with coleslaw and French Fries Family Picnic, Sunday, Aug. 9th from 5:00 to 8:00PM Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, chips, Drinks and Ice Cream Social. Bring your own chair and please practice social distancing. Funky Uncles Band will play from 5:00 to 8:00PM

$15,000 Raffle Ticket drawing will be at 8:00PM (Tickets are available at all 3 parish church offices)

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