REV. JOHN A. SEDLAK Pastor/Trust Administrator

jsedlak@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Mass Schedule Weekday & Sat. Morning: 8:00 am Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 am Holy Days: As Announced

Sacrament of Reconciliation Weekday & Sat. Morning: 7:30-7:50 am Saturday Vigil: 4:00-4:45 pm Sunday: 8:30-8:45 am & 10:30-10:45 am

(30 minutes before all other Masses)

Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 8:15 am - 3:45 pm

Mailing Address PO Box 187 4263 Route 981 United PA 15689

Website www.saintflorian.org

Phone Numbers Parish Office/Rectory: 724-423-4431 FAX: 724-423-4438 Pastoral Emergencies: 412-582-0425 Catechesis, Faith Formation & Evangelization (CFFE) Office: 724-423-5087 Preschool: 724-423-4437 Social Hall: 724-423-9008 St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 724-205-4406

Staff CFFE Director: Dr. Joseph Dreliszak Preschool Director: Lottie Hirak Preschool Aide: Karen Dlugos Music Director: Steven Makar Parish Secretary and Bookkeeper: Angela Reese

Pastoral Council Terry Foriska Tammy Sofranko* Mike Reese Nicole Stull Don Scekeres Dave Shimko *Recorder

Finance Council John Boggess Kathy Sobinsky Stephanie Soflak Jerry Yasher David Lazor* Emily Uhrin Mark D’Amico *Chair

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME June 28, 2020

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to build up the Kingdom of God by offering ourselves

with Jesus for the true good of every person.

EUCHARISTIC SELF-OFFERING PRAYER I am all Yours, O most loving Jesus, through Mary, Your Mother.

MASS INTENTIONS (Request Form on back of bulletin)

Sat., June 27 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Sun., June 28 9:00 AM Mon., June 29 8:00 AM Tue., June 30 8:00 AM Wed., July 1 8:00 AM Thu., July 2 8:00 AM Fri., July 3 8:00 AM Sat., July 4 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Sun., July 5 9:00 AM

Weekday +Jim & Betty Takitch by Karen & Jeff Janos +John T. & Anna L. Puskar by Robert J. Mizikar Family Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time For the Parishioners SS. Peter and Paul +John Marinchak by Mike & Phyllis Hudak Weekday +Louise Lopes by Daughter Sherri & Jeff Barlock Weekday +Susanna Farzati by Karen, Ed, Megan & Erik Weekday +Susan & John Boytim by Betty & Paul and Virginia Saint Thomas +Tim Sosko by Mary Poklembo Weekday +Agnes Lesko by Son +Michael Mizikar Jr. by Wife & Children Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time For the Parishioners

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ST. FLORIAN OFFERTORY STEWARDSHIP:

June 20-21: Adults: $3,389.00; Loose: $274.00; Par ish Endowment: $15.00 Candles: $98.00; Peter’s Pence: $10.00. TOTAL: $3,786.00

God Bless you!

Bulletin Deadline: submissions for the bulletin are due by Monday at 9 am to: areese@dioceseofgreensburg.org.

Readings for the week of June 28, 2020 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 [2a]/ Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/Mt 10:37-42 Monday: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12/Ps 5:4b-6a, 6b-7, 8 [9a]/Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Ps 50:7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 16bc-17 [23b]/Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Am 7:10-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10cd]/Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 20:24-29 Saturday: Am 9:11-15/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 9b]/Mt 9:14-17 Next Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14 [cf. 1]/ Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30 ©Liturgical Publications Inc.

ALTAR FLOWERS are presented this week

In Memory of

George and Florence Sprock By Karen Hunka

Sanctuary Light In Memory of George Trout

By: Trout Family

COVID-19 PANDEMIC — information can be found at www.coronavirus.gov

CHURCH OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 AM TO 7 PM

MINISTRY SCHEDULE Ministers will be called to fill the need for throughout June.

Watch for a schedule to come out for July!

Saturday, June 27, 2020~ 5:00 PM Lector .......................................................................... J. Lesko Eucharistic Ministers ..................... G. Kovacina, J. Lawrence

Sunday, June 28, 2020 ~ 9:00 AM Lector ..................................................................... C. Stercho Eucharistic Ministers ......................... W. Bossart, R. Mizikar

Saturday, July 4, 2020 ~ 5:00 PM Lector ...................................................................... B. Mizikar Eucharistic Ministers ................................... C. Kelly, J. Lesko

Sunday, July 5, 2020 ~ 9:00 AM Lector ................................................................... M. D’Amico Eucharistic Ministers ..................................... B. & R. Obusek

Parish Office Summer Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:15 am to 3: 45

(Angela)

Thursday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

(Dr. Dreliszak)

Income Expenses

Ordinary 25,057.79 22,947.40

Extraordinary 234.44 * 2,794.12 **

Other

Parish Endowment 380.00 380.00

PPP Loan 23,389.65

Capital Campaign 11,246.03 18.70

JBL Reimbursment 100.00

Catholic Accent 33.00

Second Collections

DLA 3,850.00 3,850.00

Home Missions 20.00 20.00

Communications Media 50.00 50.00

Peter's Pence 10.00 10.00

Holy Land / Good Friday 65.00 65.00

TOTAL $64,435.91 $30,135.22*Extraordinary Income includes $210.00 in outside donations, $23.50 in Festival Income

and $.94 in interest.

**Extraordinary Expenses includes $2794.12 in loan payments.

Operating Surplus / (Deficit) 2,110.39

Overall Surplus/ (Deficit) 34,300.69

St. Vincent de Paul Donations for May 2020: $688.00

Financial Report for May 2020

FOOD BANK DONATIONS Please consider donating to the Food Bank donation box in the back of church.

IN JUNE WE ARE COLLECTING DINNER FOODS:

Hamburger Helper, Mac & Cheese etc. (all items must be non-perishables)

All donations stay locally in our community.

Please be sure to place all Food Bank items in or around the Food Bank collection box located next to the candles on the

Sacristy side of the vestibule.

JULY BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to the following who are Celebrating

their Special Day in July: 13 — Liz Shay 13 — Richard Klimchock 17 — Heidi Mitchell 18 — Marge Klimchock 19 — Rita Lucotch 19 — Dr. Bruce Teich 20 — Karen Hunka 23 — Isaiah Mitchell 27 — Carol Ashby 29 — Paul Mondock 29 — Benjamin Klimchock 30 — Nicholas Takacs 30 — Ann Marie Scekeres 30 — Marty Drexler Please say a prayer for those listed on their birthday.

Prayer Chain

Those with prayer intentions are asked to contact the FAITH

FORMATION CENTER. Please call 724-423-5087 and your

request will be forwarded to those who have agreed to take part

in this special ministry. New members on our Parish Prayer

Chain are always welcome to join.

Russ Brandon Sherri Bill Bob John Polly Linda Nicholas Bob Ed Becky Paul Fred Bill Anna Karen David Debbie Jill Fr. John Ryan Joan Cindy Ed Nicholas Becky Betty Paul Fred Bill Anna Karen David Rich Debbie Wanda Jill Ryan Joan Cindy John Laura Milly Katie Charles Sophia Stephanie Mike Karen Mari Jeremy Paul Christine Evelyn Peg Matthew Patty Bob Joe Fr. John All Living and Deceased Dads Peace in the World Those Suffering from the Corona Virus Health and well being of ALL throughout the world

May we continue to remember these

individuals in our daily prayers!

St. Florian Preschool

Now registering for the 2020-2021 School Year. Classes offered for 3 and 4 year olds. Half-day and Full-day options. Contact the Preschool at 724-423-4437 for more information.

Pathways registration open for 2020-21 Registration is open for Pathways, which is the diocese’s

commitment to adult faith formation and nurturing mature dis-

cipleship. There are 12 evening sessions, three workshops and a

closing retreat. Pathways is tentatively scheduled for Tuesdays

from 6:30-9 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish, Scottdale. To

register online, go to www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/pathways.

Or email pathways@dioceseofgreensburg.org or call the Office

of Faith, Family and Discipleship at 724-552-2598. Financial

assistance is available from the Francis Fund. For information or

to apply for a scholarship, call 724-837-0901, ext. 1249. The

schedule is tentative, pending restrictions on gatherings

that might be in place in September.

Please Note that due to the concerns related to the ongoing virus…THERE WILL BE NO VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL THIS YEAR FOR CHILDREN PLANNED FOR JUNE AND NO SESSION FOR “OUR SENIORS” PLANNED FOR JULY. We look forward to having these events next year. Many thanks to those who were volunteering their faith and time for this year. May the Lord bless you and your families! Stay well!

ALTAR FLOWERS Please use the form below to donate altar flowers. These can be in memory or honor or just because you like to see the beautiful flowers from Mt. Pleasant Floral enhancing our altar. The cost is $25.00 per vase. For special requests, which can be accommodated but will be

priced accordingly, contact Mary Ellen Sopko, 724-423-4337.

ALTAR FLOWER ORDER FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Offered by: ______________________________________

Phone:___________________

In Memory of:_______________________________________

In Honor of: ________________________________________

Requested date for flowers: __________________________ Donation $25.00/vase (Please include payment with request.)

Connectionsby Joe Lesko

The Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

The Scriptures presented today reflect the power that God bestows on His emissaries. Elisha predicts the birth of a son to a woman who has befriended him, while Jesus continues instructing the 12 who will be traveling in pairs in their roles and expectations demanded of them in the messaging of Jesus’ teaching. The scriptural excerpts bring together the power given to those who are commissioned to do divine tasks with all the risks that their message may entail. The Old Testament account draws attention on the prophet Elisha. He wishes to compensate a woman who has provided him with food and lodging each time he has visited her village. She prompts her kindness by her recognition of him as a man of God. In humble thankfulness Elisha asks his servant Gehaze to learn what his provider may need as compensation. Elisha proclaims that the childless couple shall have a child by his next visit and the inference is the child will be a son. Why a son? A son represents a parents’ future, especially his mother’s future and her major contribution to society. Elisha’ word comes to pass. The son is a guarantee that a widow will continue in support and comfort that the widowed mother will supply. Throughout the New Testament all four evangelists give instances where the needs of a widow are provided. Jesus provides a widow who is burying her only son by resurrecting him. This story occurs in a village called Niaam. Elisha’s concern for this childless woman comes from the culture of the time. There are many events in Holy Scripture that seems off-beat to current time. The reader or hearer of Scripture must consider the culture to understand what is happening. This alert explains why Elisha cares for this woman. In a later tale her husband dies and a son will provided what the father used to provide. However when the son dies, the mother calls Elisha who then comes to resurrect him so that mother will have someone to care for her. Two weeks ago the Gospel presented Jesus’ commissioning the twelve on a journey of evangelization. Last week Jesus began a discourse of instruction of “not to fear.” This week Matthew reports the conclusion of these instructions. This final lesson gives the details that each disciple must personally accept to be a true disciple. A disciple must sever all ties to his former life even ties that bind him to a family. He must accept any and all evil that may be laced on him (these are labeled “crosses” by Matthew.) The use of “cross” as a Christian symbol makes it difficult to grasp the harshness one may encounter as a Christian. A disciple’s renunciation of his former life goes beyond this. He may face crucifixion as Jesus has. During Roman times in Jerusalem crucifixion was a means of execution for rebels and slaves. In these expected behavior the disciple accepts Jesus as “the Son of Man” complies with these expected behaviors. The nature of discipleship also uses the legal principle governing a Jewish emissary. This principle explains verse 40 “whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. “A man’s agent is like himself”. It defines the religious basis of discipleship by deriving it ultimately from the Father Himself. The ending to this passage presents the concept of reward in heaven given to those who receive and treat the emissaries of Jesus in the manner Jesus established. L Even the smallest gift of a glass of cooing water or any other smaller service will have earned a reward because he has generously given to the Lord Himself (Matthew 25:40). Both passages relate the expected behaviors of God’s

emissaries and the rewards given to those who receive these

Christian behaviors. Elisha promises a son to a childless woman

for her gifts to him in his need. This example foretells the behaviors that Jesus espouses to His disciples on their journeys of

evangelization in this passage from Matthew.

WAYS TO GIVE

During this time of closures throughout the church, please consider keeping up your weekly contributions to

St. Florian. Sunday Masses have resumed but the obligation to attend is still commuted. If you are not attending Mass,

please consider these options for giving.

ONLINE GIVING: Our parish offers Online Giving, a web-based electronic contribution application. This service is safe and secure. And it is convenient for you and for our parish staff. Sign up for Online Giving by visiting our parish website at www.saintflorian.org and selecting the “Donate” link in the top right hand corner.

US MAIL: Contributions can be sent through the mail service to: St. Florian Church

PO Box 187 United, PA 15689

STOP BY THE PARISH OFFICE: The parish office is open Monday—Thursday, 8:45 am to 3:45 pm. Feel free to drop by anytime with your offertory envelope. A locked mailbox is available outside of the Rectory Front Door.

THE ETERNAL WORD

TELEVISION NETWORK (EWTN)

provides high-quality, solid Catholic

programming 24/7 for ongoing faith

formation through Scripture study and

Church teaching, inspirational stories,

prayer, news and commentary, and much

more. Be sure to check it out. (Channel 8 on Citizens Cable). A

favorite of many is The Journey Home on Mondays at 8 pm.

The host is a former Presbyterian minister who has guests from

all backgrounds who in seeking the Truth have become

Catholics with great conviction.

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SPONSOR OF THE WEEK ANNAMARIE DENIS, DMD Please support our sponsors.

PARISH UPDATE The Mass attendance count last weekend was 54 for the 5:00 pm Mass and 96 for the 9:00 am Mass. With our

reduced seating capacity (80-100), this will necessitate adding a second Sunday Mass starting in July in anticipation of

growing attendance. Its time will depend on the arrangements that can be made for the required cleaning between the

two Masses. The start date for this second Sunday Mass and its time will be announced. How good it is to see so many

people at Mass while there is still no obligation to attend! May your love for Our Lord, present in His Self-Offering at

Mass so that we can join in His oblation for the life of the world, bring you and those you hold dear many blessings.

DIOCESAN LENTEN APPEAL (DLA) 2020

It is truly amazing that you have once again surpassed not only our Diocesan Target ($29,241) but also our total goal of $39,241. One hundred seventy-four (174) donors have now given or pledged $43,807.00 to this year’s DLA. We will have then $14,566 from this Appeal that can be used for Parish needs. That’s startling considering the state of life during this pandemic, and wonderfully electrifying! Again, thank you so much for your continued generosity toward the Church. May our Lord and Blessed Mother bless you and keep you close to their hearts. DLA Reports will now monthly. THANK YOU ALSO FOR YOUR VERY GENEROUS ON-GOING WEEKLY SUPPORT of St. Flor ian Par ish

during the COVID-19 restrictions. May Our Lord continue to bless you and your families and our Parish Family as well!

Read Fr. John’s Homily at www.saintflorian.org under the “Parish Life” tab.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION resumed on June 16th and 17th. THANK YOU, Adorers, so very

much for your generous response. Our Lord promises intimate friendship with Himself to those who

spend time before Him in the Most Blessed Sacrament. In future bulletins, I will share some of Jesus’

words about this to a Benedictine priest. The following times had one adorer: 8:30 am, 9 am, 10 am ,

3 pm, 9 pm, 1 am, 2 am, 3 am, and 5 am. Also, coverage for several of the hours was provided by

persons who took more than one hour.

SUMMER FESTIVAL CANCELLED FOR THIS YEAR Due to the ongoing pandemic and the many concerns involving “Social Distancing”, it is necessary to cancel this year’s summer festival that was set for August 9. Parishioners are asked to pick up their raffle tickets in the back of church. Representatives

will be available to help you. You are encouraged to take the tickets of friends and neighbors and other family members who have yet to return to church, but please do not place them in their mailbox. Stubs may returned by placing them in the collection basket or dropped off at the rectory during summer hours. The office is open from Monday – Wednesday from 8:15 – 3:45 and on Thursdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please do not return them by mail. This too is not permitted by the us postal system.

Thank you for your support. We will be giving periodic updates on the tickets throughout the summer!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS… 2021 FESTIVAL IS SET FOR AUGUST 8!!!

Thank you to The Community Foundation of Fayette County, who have generously donated the extra face masks that we have present for those who need them at Mass.