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July 19, 2020
St. Ambrose St. Matthew St. Sylvester Avonmore Saltsburg Slickville
PARTNER PARISHES OF THE DIOCESE OF GREENSBURG
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
Our Mission Statement
The Partner Parishes of St. Ambrose, St. Matthew & St. Sylvester, under
the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are committed to be witnesses of Christ in
our local and faith communities . We invite one another to grow in a spirit
of friendship and unity through the Word and the Eucharist. While striving
to nourish our faith families, we encourage Evangelization, Service,
Worship, Stewardship, and Leadership.
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Confessions: First Saturday of the month, 11:00-11:30 AM at St. Ambrose or by appointment with the Pastor.
Baptisms: Please contact the parish office to schedule a date and formation session..
Marriage: Please contact the office at least six months before the wedding date to schedule marriage preparation sessions..
Pastoral Care to the Homebound: Please contact the parish office..
Eucharistic Adoration: First Thursday of the month, 6:30-7:30 PM. All are welcome.
RCIA: If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Roman Catholic, please contact the parish office.
St. Vincent de Paul Hotline: Please contact the parish office. St. Vincent dePaul poor boxes are at entrances of all partner parishes.
Bulletin Deadline: Please submit bulletin information via email or in written form to Angela Palmiscno at the parish office by Wednesday noon.
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM—St. Ambrose Sunday Masses 8:30 AM—St. Sylvester 11:00 AM—St. Matthew Weekday Masses: Mon.—8:30 AM, St. Sylvester Tues.— 8:30 AM, St. Matthew Fri.— 8:30 AM, St. Ambrose PARISH OFFICES & HOURS St. Ambrose, St. Matthew & St. Sylvester P. O. Box 617 Avonmore, PA 15618
Monday—Friday 9:00 AM—1:00 PM
Phone: 724-697-4129 Fax: 724-697-4484
St. Matthew Church Hall: 724-639-9338
St. Sylvester Rectory Phone: 724-468-5794 Fax and church hall: 724-468-5765
PASTORAL STAFF
Reverend John Harrold, Pastor
Deacon Craig Gilbert
Virginia Long, Partner Parish Financial Secretary
Angela Palmiscno, Partner Parish Secretary
Kristin Andree, Partner Parish Web Coordinator
Jessica Clawson, Coordinator of Faith Formation,
St. Matthew, 724-875-0638 or [email protected]
Connie Shannon, Clearances Coordinator, 724-697-4059
Knights of Columbus—Council #15373
Website: partnerparishesmas.org
A Warm Welcome to All
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES Blessings to all our Partner Parish family members who are celebrating a birthday this week:
Steven Edwards, Louis Montali, Tanner Colton, Michael Tokarek, Eileen Indiorio, Elvia Eckenrode, Larry Franco, II, Mia Cornman, Arthur Urban, Samuel Jacob Plazio, Cynthia Kepple, Craig Baldauf, Thaddeus McQuaide, Shirley Moonis
Happy Anniversary to all couples celebrating an anniversary this week:
Edward & Kathleen Thounhurst, Stanley & Debra Gallek, Alan & Jody DeMase,
James & Joyce Hinchman, James & Laura Buczak, Samuel & Annette Plazio
Diocesan Coat of Arms
St. Ambrose Parish is planning to replace sidewalks and the front steps of the Church and hopes to raise $10,000 toward this project. Congratulations to St. Ambrose Parish for surpassing the Diocesan Goal for this Appeal.
St. Matthew Parish is planning to replace sidewalks and hopes to raise $10,000 toward this project. Congratulations to St. Matthew Parish for surpassing the Diocesan Goal for this Appeal.
St. Sylvester Parish is planning to complete the Social Hall Direct Access Project and also pay off the majority of the AC/Heat Pump Loan and hopes to raise $15,000 toward these projects. Congratulations to St. Sylvester Parish for surpassing the Diocesan Goal for this Appeal.
GOLDEN JUBILEE MASS
Bishop Malesic desires to recognize all couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary during the calendar year 2020. The Jubilarians, their children, relatives or friends should contact the parish office to register couples for this recognition. Ideally, the Jubilarians will be invited to join the bishop for a special Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass to be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Even though circumstances may not permit participation in this Mass, all couples will receive a scroll signed by the Bishop commemorating their anniversary.
CONGRATULATIONS TO JAMES AND JOYCE HINCHMAN ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! MAY GOD
CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU WITH GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS!
Diocesan Lenten Appeal Current Report as of July 16, 2020
St. Ambrose St. Matthew St. Sylvester
Current Amount $12,225 out of $22,213 $13,485 out of $20,511 $23,710 out of $26,413
% of Current to Total 55% 66% 90%
Current # of Donors 56 out of 105 61 out of 110 60 out of 80
% of Current to Total 53% 56% 75%
Mass Intentions for the Week
PLACE TIME INTENTION OFFERED BY
Saturday July 18 St. Ambrose 5:00 PM +Adam Sikora (Wife, Grace)
Sunday July 19 St. Sylvester 8:30 AM +Betty Rasperger (Husband, Andrew)
Sunday July 19 St. Matthew 11:00 AM For the Parishioners
Monday July 20 St. Sylvester 8:30 AM +Deceased members of the Kempka Family
(Family)
Tuesday July 21 St. Matthew 8:30 AM +Theresa DeLuca (Mary Sinclair)
Friday July 24 St. Ambrose 8:30 AM NO MASS
Saturday July 25 St. Ambrose 5:00 PM +Rick Belice (Wife, Linda)
Sunday July 26 St. Sylvester 8:30 AM +Dan Miller (Ann Selker)
Sunday July 26 St. Matthew 11:00 AM +Michael Kozub (Chuck Colton)
DATE
St. Matthew altar flowers are
in loving memory of Albin and Helen
Kochanowski
PARTNER PARISHES STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Sunday Offertory: July 11-12
St. Ambrose St. Matthew St. Sylvester
Offertory Collection: $ 1,768.47 $ 1,505.32 $ 914.00
SCRIPTURE INSIGHTS FOR THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME What is heaven like? Wouldn’t we all like to know! So, it’s not surprising that people asked Jesus this question. But instead of telling them about harps, clouds, and pearly gates, he told them about seeds. It’s true that the Kingdom of Heaven is the hope of eternal life, but according to Jesus, the Kingdom of Heaven is not only something in our future. It’s here already, planted like a seed in the hearts of those who believe, and in the Church. It may be hidden, like the seed under the dirt or the yeast folded into the dough, but it is here, nevertheless. And Jesus promised that what is now concealed will someday be revealed (Matthew 10:26).
The time we live in is a time of waiting between the planting and the harvest—that is, between Jesus’ first coming and his return. But during that time, those who follow Jesus are expected to do some things. We can continue the work of Jesus by spreading the seeds of the Kingdom. When we love our neighbor, when we feed the hungry, when we talk about our faith with others, we are planting seeds.
But there is one thing we are not to do, and that is to judge others. That means we are not allowed to try to determine who are the “wheat” and who are the “weeds.” As our First Reading says, we are to treat others with leniency and kindness. The psalm reminds us to forgive. In fact, forgiving others is another way to plant the seeds of the Kingdom (Matthew 18:21-35). Judgment is God’s job, and even he is not yet doing it because there is still time for conversion—as long as one is alive, there is still time to turn to God. So keep spreading those seeds.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Congratulations to our First Communicants from our Partner Parishes: Maleaha Bonnoni, Maximo DelleDonne, Matthew Dunlap, Kyle Eckenrode, Avery Kapusta and David Lescinsky.
On Sunday, July 26 at the 11:00 am Mass, Stevie Pistininzi and Brandon Veneziani will be fully initiated into the Catholic Faith through the Sacraments of Initiation. Stevie will be baptized and both of them will be Confirmed and receive their First Holy Communion. We are very excited to celebrate this day with you!
CONFIRMATION A Confirmation Sacramental Prep class has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 21st at St. Matthew’s Social Hall. Between the 3 parishes, we have 13 students preparing to be Confirmed. There are 2 Confirmation ceremonies scheduled for Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 18th. Once the families choose which date is best for them, we will let you know. Please pray for them as the prepare!
We are planning to have a SUMMER TAKE OUT ONLY PIEROGIE AND FISH DINNER on Friday, July 31st from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at St. Matthew Hall. That Friday you can begin calling in your take out orders starting at NOON! Please let friends and family know to help make this a big success! Small Fried Fish Dinner— $8.00 choice of sides.
8 pc Pierogie Dinner— $9.00 choice of cole slaw or applesauce
5 pc Pierogie Dinner— $8.00 choice of cole slaw or applesauce
THIS WEEK PLEASE SAY A SPECIAL PRAYER EACH DAY FOR THE POOR
AND FORGOTTEN IN OUR PARISHES.
SERVING OUR COUNTRY. Please pray for our men and women in the military: TSGT Matthew Leightner, Col. Ross Monta, John Newcomb, Master Sgt. Jeremy Morgan, Ryan Nagg, Daniel Henderson, Tech. Sgt. Justin Morgan, Tyler Carnahan, Bartholomew Marsh-Slavin, Jacob DeSanders, W01 Jacob Berg (Afghanistan), Brandon May, Tyler Kunkle (Afghanistan), Martin Novak, Jr.
OUR PRAYER LIST—FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Ally Anderson, Charles Mark Angell, Dean Corridoni, Luke Dobrosky, Lawrence Eckenrode, Ronnie Edwards, Donald Gabor, John Galo, Edith Hollick, George Hollick, Larry Klukaszewski, Gary Lemon, Mary Musial, Joanne Neiderhiser, Chris Nemchik, Bill Rupert, Fred Salo, John Shaffer, Chad Toth, Judy Valore, MaryLou Waynar, Jenny Lou Wincek, and all who need our prayers.
IN SYMPATHY: Our Partner Parish family extends their deepest sympathy to the families of Virgil Bottegal and Albin Kochanowski, who died recently. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
PRIEST DISCERNMENT DAY
Attention all Catholic young men entering grades 9-12! Do you realize that Christ has a great plan for your life! You are invited to attend a Priesthood Discernment Day to spend time with other young men your age who are considering the Lord’s call in their life. This event will include the opportunity to listen to seminarians share their story of God’s call, participate in Mass and Eucharistic Adoration, and time to enjoy the brotherhood with other young Catholic men. Priesthood Discernment Day will take place on July 27at Christ Our Shepherd Center. If you are interested, please visit gbgvocations.org for more information and registration.