saint andrew the apostle parish

SAINT ANDREW

THE APOSTLE PARISH

OCTOBER 10, 2021—28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“UNITY IS THE TRUE

PRESENCE OF CHRIST,

FOUND AT

ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE PARISH

IN THE

MID-MON VALLEY.”

Prayer to Saint Andrew the

Apostle

O Glorious Saint Andrew, you were the first

to recognize and follow the Lamb of God.

With your friend Saint John, you remained

with Jesus for that day, for your entire life,

and now throughout eternity. As you led

your brother Saint Peter to Christ and many

others after Him, draw us also to Him.

Teach us to lead others to Christ solely out

of love for Him and dedication in His

service. Help us to learn the lesson of the

cross and to carry our daily crosses without

complaint so that they may carry us to

Jesus.

Amen.

Prayer to St. Michael

Saint Michael Archangel,

defend us in battle,

be our protection against the wickedness and snares

of the devil;

may God rebuke him, we humbly pray;

and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host,

by the power of God, cast into hell

Satan and all the evil spirits

who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of

souls.

Amen.

ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE

CLERGY TEAM

Pastor: Reverend Kevin Dominik

Parochial Vicar: Reverend Joseph Uzar

Permanent Deacon/Pastoral Associate: Rev. Deacon Al Poroda

[email protected] (724) 258-7742 Option #7

Retired In Residence: Reverend Gerald Mikonis

Seminarian: Thomas Kadlick

PARISH STAFF

Business Manager - Joe Caruso RCIA - Fr. Kevin, Deacon Al & Fr. Joe

Director of Liturgy - Fr. Joseph Uzar Safe Environment - Helena Glaneman & Deacon Al

Faith Formation Director - Kathy Miller Pre Cana - Deacon Al & RaeAnn Poroda

Faith Formation Moderator - Jean Alcorn

Accompanists - Patty Baker, Aaron Benney, Patty Forsyth, Art Fronzaglio

Monongahela Charleroi

722 West Main St. 624 Washington Ave.

Monongahela, PA 15063 Charleroi, PA 15022

Phone: 724-258-7742 Phone: 724-483-5533

Fax: 724-258-8733 Fax: 724-483-0122

Email: [email protected] Marian Hall: 724-483-2455

Office Hours: M-F 9am-4pm Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: M-F 9am-4pm

Secretary - Phyllis DeMedio

Secretary - Peggy Romeo Secretary - Jean Alcorn

Maintenance - Aaron Leezer Maintenance - Sharon Zelenick

Tony Valkanas

Donora

1 Park Manor Rd.

Donora, PA 15033

Phone: 724-379-4777

Fax: 724-379-6242

Social Hall: 724-379-7559 & 724-379-5659

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: M,T,Th,F 9am-4pm Closed - Wednesday

Secretary/Bookkeeper - Heidi Cramer

Maintenance - Phil & Vera Klein

Rick Rosick

AFTER OFFICE HOURS EMERGENCY

Please call one of the Parish offices and listen for the

Emergency Prompt

ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE WEBSITE

Have a look!! Saintandrewmidmon.org.

Reporting Child Abuse

Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator

412-456-3093 (Office)

Hot Line 1-888-808-1235 PA Child Line 1-800-932-0313

Call 911 immediately if a child is in imminent danger.

Reconciliation

Monday Evenings in Charleroi, during the Holy

hour (6-7pm).

Wednesdays in Monongahela, during the Holy Hour

(6-7pm).

Saturdays before the 4pm Evening Mass (3-3:45pm)

in Donora.

First Friday of the Month in Donora (11am-12pm).

DAY/DATE TIME SITE INTENTION REQUESTED BY PRIEST

Saturday,

Oct. 9, 2021

8:30am

2:00

Charleroi

Charleroi

Phil Lopresti

Bostich/Wilkinson

Wedding

James & Virginia

Stefan

Fr. Kevin

Fr. Jerry

4:00pm Donora People of the Parish Fr. Joe

5:00pm Charleroi Margie Tabish Kathleen & Lloyd

Driesen

Fr. Jerry &

Deacon Al

6:00pm Monongahela Stacy Lynn Evelyn Barrett Fr. Joe

Sunday,

Oct. 10, 2021

8:30am Donora Francis “Bud” Hudock Jeff, Debbie & Remington

Lessman

Fr. Kevin &

Deacon Al

9:00am Charleroi Canaan Angel

Carson

Family Fr. Joe

11:00am

Monongahela

Phyllis Filipcic Filipcic Family

Fr. Kevin &

Deacon Al

Monday,

Oct. 11, 2021

8:30am Charleroi Tom Kruppa Nick & Patty

Fuerst

Fr. Kevin

Tuesday,

Oct. 12, 2021

8:30am Donora Joseph Turcic Linda Iannetti Fr. Joe

Wednesday,

Oct. 13, 2021

7:00pm Monongahela Judy Polaski Franklin & Elise Silko Fr. Joe

Thursday,

Oct. 14, 2021

8:30am

Donora

Frank & Margaret

Haluch

Geri & Phil Pergola Fr. Joe

Friday,

Oct.15, 2021

8:30am Monongahela John Thomas O’Rourke Sister, Kathy O’Rourke

Krisfalusy

Fr. Kevin

Saturday,

Oct. 16, 2021

8:30am Charleroi Myron Mitro Florence Sveda Fr. Joe

4:00pm Donora John & Ann Veliky Philip & Sharlene Veliky Fr. Kevin &

Deacon Al

5:00pm Charleroi James & Evelyn

McManus

Jim & Esther

McManus

Fr. Joe

6:00pm Monongahela People of the Parish Fr. Kevin &

Deacon Al

Sunday,

Oct. 17, 2021

8:30am Donora

Bill Bandalo Mary Anne Bandalo Fr. Joe

9:00am Charleroi Jack & Ethel

Barcelona

Family Fr. Kevin &

Deacon Al

11:00am

Monongahela

Andrew, Bruna & Tony

Caprio

Amati & Mendicino

Families

Fr. Joe

28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 10, 2021

MASS INTENTIONS


HYMNS DURING MASS

GATHERING HYMN: YOU ARE THE VOICE �

Refrain: You are the voice of the living God, calling us now to

live in your love, to be children of God once again!

1. Praise for the light that shines through the night, from darkness to light,

from death to new life, and praise to the morning that brings forth the sun,

to open our eyes to the Lord! To open our eyes to the Lord! Refrain

PSALM 90: FILL US WITH YOUR LOVE O LORD, AND WE WILL SING FOR JOY!

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS: O BREATHE ON ME, O BREATH OF GOD �

1. O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Fill me with life anew,

That I may love the things you love, And do what you would do.

2. O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Until my heart is pure;

Until my will is one with yours, To do and to endure.

3. O breathe on me, O Breath of God, My will to yours incline,

Until this selfish part of me Glows with your fire divine.

COMMUNION: IN EVERY AGE �

1. Long before the mountains came to be and the land and sea and stars of the night,

through the endless seasons of all time, you have always been, you will always be. Refrain

Refrain: In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our refuge.

In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our hope.

2. Destiny is cast, and at your silent word we return to dust and scatter to the wind.

A thousand years are like a single moment gone, as the light that fades at the end of day. Refrain

3. Teach us to make use of the time we have. Teach us to be patient even as we wait.

Teach us to embrace our ev’ry joy and pain, to sleep peacefully, and to rise up strong. Refrain

SENDING FORTH: O GOD BEYOND ALL PRAISING �

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1. O God beyond all praising, we worship you today And sing the love amazing that songs cannot repay; For

we can only wonder at ev’ry gift you send, At blessings without number and mercies without end. We lift

our hearts before you and wait upon your word; We honor and adore you, our great and mighty Lord.

Music reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net A-729427


LITURGY OF THE WORD

A reading from the book of Wisdom

Wis 7:7-11

I prayed, and prudence was given me; I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. I

preferred her to scepter and throne, and deemed riches nothing in comparison with her, nor did

I liken any priceless gem to her; because all gold, in view of her, is a little sand, and before

her, silver is to be accounted mire. Beyond health and comeliness I loved her, and I chose to

have her rather than the light, because the splendor of her never yields to sleep. Yet all good

things together came to me in her company, and countless riches at her hands. The word of

the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm: Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy!

A reading from the book of Hebrews

Heb 4:12-13

Brothers and sisters: Indeed the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-

edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern

reflections and thoughts of the heart. No creature is concealed from him, but everything is

naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account. The word of the

Lord. Thanks be to God.

A reading from the Gospel according to Mark

Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27

As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him,

"Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus answered him, "Why do you call

me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: You shall not kill;

you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; you shall

not defraud; honor your father and your mother." He replied and said to him, "Teacher, all of

these I have observed from my youth." Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, "You

are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have

treasure in heaven; then come, follow me." At that statement his face fell, and he went away

sad, for he had many possessions. Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it

is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!" The disciples were amazed at his

words. So Jesus again said to them in reply, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of

God! It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to

enter the kingdom of God." They were exceedingly astonished and said among themselves,

"Then who can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "For human beings it is impossible,

but not for God. All things are possible for God." Peter began to say to him, "We have given

up everything and followed you." Jesus said, "Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has

given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and

for the sake of the gospel who will not receive a hundred times more now in this present age:

houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and

eternal life in the age to come." The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.


THOUGHTS BY: REV KEV

Greetings from: Fr. Joe

Last week I shared a small insight into the meaning and use of veils in our liturgy. I’d like to continue the theme of these liturgical tidbits this

week and talk about the layout of our church buildings. When a church building is established, the bishop of the diocese comes to solemnly

dedicate the grounds, the structure and what it holds, making it suitable for divine worship. We can infer from this solemn dedication that once we

enter the doors of a church, that something sacred is taking place. We recognize the sacredness of our houses of worship when we bless ourselves

with holy water when we enter the church (the fonts for which have been refilled in each of our churches!). When we enter the church, we are met

with a distinct separation of the space within. The distinction of spaces is meant to gather us into, rather, lift us up into the Divine Presence held

within. These spaces within the church are the narthex (vestibule), nave, and sanctuary.

The narthex (vestibule) is the first gathering space for the people of God. As St. Paul tells us in his Letter to the Galatians (3:28) that there is

neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. We first experience this unity, that which makes us the

Body of Christ, as we gather for sacred worship. In the narthex, we gather and greet each other. We come together as a family. There are no

divisions among us (unless you sit in someone’s seat, perhaps…). This gathering space prepares us, remind us, and leads us into what Jesus prayed

for in John 17:20-21, I do not pray for these only, but also for those who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one; even as you,

Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.

We move past the narthex into the nave. Coming from the Latin navis meaning “ship,” the nave is where we are led into the Divine Presence.

Some church buildings very clearly depict this naval image. Next time you go to the church in Monongahela, look up, it looks like the inside of a

boat! This is where the Body of Christ is gathered for worship and sail together into the promised unity won for us by Jesus.

The final space in the church is the sanctuary, the Holy of Holies. The sacred ministers travel from the nave, the united Body of Christ, and enter

the place of sacrifice. This separation we can remember most clearly back in the days of the altar rail. Rail of no rail, the sanctuary is the place

where we encounter the living God, in Word and Sacrament. I will save the sanctuary appointments for another week, but this space is where we

offer our sacrifice of praise to God. From this space we are welcomed into the Lord’s feast and are fed with true food and true drink, the most

precious Body and Body of our Lord Jesus. Having gathered (narthex), been united (nave), under Christ the Head we receive from God the Father

the benefits of our redeemed relationship with him. Stay tuned for more tidbits!

The readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B challenge us to focus on trusting in God instead of in our material goods.

The first reading tells of valuing wisdom over power and riches. The second reading reminds us that we will be held accountable for

our decisions. And in the gospel, Jesus encounters a rich man who struggles with giving up his material wealth to be a disciple. Jesus

explains that it is hard for the wealthy to enter the Kingdom of God.

So, I would ask you to think about the word Detachment. Detachment from the material things as Jesus challenges the young man

but also detachment from our feelings of resentment, anger, jealously to that of fears and insecurity.

Looking at that young man you can ask yourself, What things give you Security to feel at peace, comfortable and perhaps whole.

Look around your lives and perhaps see the clutter in your life with material things but also the many inner feelings and worries we

have.

Now ask yourself how can I be a good steward and use my gifts to bless others?

Many of us hold onto things because we may need it someday or we have this just in case? So. In these days of Fall as we begin to

put our summer items away ask yourself do you need all of that stuff. As we are invited to show respect of all life, how can we face

our fears and our feelings towards others?

Another area that I think the scriptures are asking each of us, do we hold onto memories or feelings that just simply need to be let go

of?

Spiritual Detachment is important but it is to not run from or avoid experiences but to run towards the experience and fully embrace

it. We must fully embrace it and experience it but in the back of our minds remember to tell ourselves that everything is

impermanent, nothing lasts, so don’t cling to any experience, don’t wish things were different because things never stay the same.

On the outside we will look and act like a regular person but on the inside we will find inner peace. If our ego self wants to act and

dress what it deems as “spiritual” that’s totally fine too, but just realize it’s not required and doesn’t achieve anything other than

present an image to the world.

When we look deep within, we will see our true self is already detached and unaffected by anything. We see happiness come and we

see it go so our true self can’t be happy. We see sadness come and we see it go so our true self can’t be sad, the same goes for

everything we experience. Our true self is always detached and at peace, it’s our ego self that goes on the full roller coaster of

emotions and that’s perfectly ok. Our ego self is flawed and in constant movement and unrest.

The gift of the Sacrament of Reconciliation can help with detachment of our sins, our feelings, our concerns and worry as we begin

to grow in our trust in God and in ourselves. May we be open to trust and follow Jesus!


Have you ever been to the original Primanti’s in the Strip District? How about Pamela’s? Or just spend a weekend morning walking down

Smallman or Liberty? Though these landmarks that we are familiar with were not there at the time, they are all within the boundaries of a former

church called St. Philomena’s which housed two priests who have gone through the beatification process.

Originally known as “the Factory Church” because it was housed in an industrial warehouse, St. Philomena’s was a mission of the Redemptorist’s

who came from Bavaria to Pittsburgh to care for the spiritual needs of the German Catholics in the Steel City. Soon after its founding, a priest

named John Neumann arrived and was named head pastor and within a few years had a church built on the corner of 14

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and Liberty. At this time

Fr. John Neumann had an associate pastor named Fr. Francis Xavier Seelos. Eventually Fr. Neumann was called to the episcopacy, becoming

Archbishop of Philadelphia and Fr. Seelos was named pastor. There was even a rumor that Fr. Seelos would become bishop of Pittsburgh, but he

was called to serve by the Redemptorists elsewhere in the United States. In 1977, Archbishop John Neumann was canonized by Pope Paul VI and

in 2000 Fr. Francis Xavier Seelos was beatified by Pope John Paul II.

Often we have to think that saints are distant figures and that we need to travel to Rome or the Holy Land to connect with them. This could not be

further from the truth, and God is calling each of us to that same sainthood. Next time you’re going to La Prima, Penn Mac or Wholey’s, realize

that you could be taking the same steps as two very saintly men. On October 5 we celebrated the feast of Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos.

O God, who made your Priest Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos

outstanding in love,

that he might proclaim the mysteries of redemption

and comfort those in affliction,

grant, by his intercession,

that we may work zealously for your glory

and for the salvation of mankind.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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St. Andrew the Apostle’s

APPLE DUMPLING PICK UP

OCTOBER 13 - 16

Pick up your PRE– ORDERED Apple Dumplings on October 13th-16th at

the Parish Park in Monongahela from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on your designated day.

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Donora K of C Bingo

This Sunday October 10th

Doors open at 12:00pm

Bingo Begins 1:00pm $10.00 Admission Fee


PARISH EVENTS

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, Sanctify me. Body of Christ, Save me. Blood of Christ, fill me with love. Water from

Christ, strengthen me. Good Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds, hide me. Never let me be parted

from you. From the evil enemy, protect me. At the hour of my death, call me, and tell me to come to

you, that with your Saints I may praise you through all eternity. Amen.

Litany to St. Joseph

Wednesdays in Monongahela

During the 6 p.m. Holy Hour

Miraculous Medal Novena

Every Monday In Charleroi

following the 8:30 Am

Mass

St. Andrew the Apostle would like to extend a very big

thank you to this weeks bulletin ad sponsor. We

have chosen:

Francescos Restaurant

412-384-9588

Thank You for your continued support to our Parish!

MAN-UP CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER

Change in Location and days: Beginning in October Man-Up meetings will be held in Marian Hall in

Charleroi and they will be held on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Dates for October will be

Tuesday the 19

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. Both meetings will begin at 7:00 in Marian Hall and will involve a guest speaker. Please

make an effort to attend at our new location.

Confraternity of the Holy Rosary

October is the Usual Holy Rosary Month for collecting dues. All members of the Confraternity are requested

to pay their $3.00 dues by putting them in an envelope marked with their name, the amount and addressed to,

“Holy Rosary Confraternity.” They may be dropped in the collection basket or taken to the parish office. The

dues will cover the year from October 2021 to October 2022.

Bereavement support group to begins this Wednesday, October 13

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2021 at our

Marian Hall

Saint Andrew’s support group will meet this Wednesday, October 13,2021 at 7pm in the Marian

Hall. Deacon Al has been working on grief counseling, and will host the ongoing class to be held

monthly on the second Wednesday of the month beginning at 7pm. To ensure enough space,

please register with any parish secretary. Also, in November, the Parish will begin to host a Care Giver

support group for those taking care of loved ones in the home as well as in a skilled facility. More info to

follow on the beginning of this new ministry at Saint Andrews.

Bible Study

Bible Study will be held on Tuesday, October 12th, in the Parish Office of St. Andrew the Apostle in Charleroi,

beginning at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.


PARISH EVENTS

Food Bank News for October/November 2021:

As we get through yet another stage of the Corona Virus along with

many peoples unemployment benefits running out, our ministry needs to

increase. We are now focusing on the cold weather that will settle in

soon, and looking into the future to prepare for the Holidays that will be quickly upon us.

Please note some different items that we’re asking for help with as these months quickly come upon us.

Continued prayers remain for our parish and all who continue to help this ministry operate in the Mid Mon

Valley.

October / November food bank needs:

Instant oatmeal or mothers oats, canned soup, ramen noodles, mac & cheese, instant potatoes & stuffing ,

canned food – green beans, corn & sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, spaghetti sauce & pasta

and always peanut butter and jelly for those after school snacks.

Personal essentials: Bar soap (any kind), paper towels and tissues.

Pre Cana class to be held at Saint Andrews in DONORA October 16, 2021

For those couples anticipating marriage within the next year, the Diocese of Pittsburgh requires this class to

be taken before any marriage can take place. There is a $50 fee for the class to help defray food cost and

materials that should be paid prior to the class. Please make checks payable to St Andrew the Apostle Parish..

To register please call any parish office. Any questions please see any of the Clergy team or the secretaries.

The class runs from 8:30am till 5:00pm.

The class of 2022 for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for Saint Andrews Parish

will begin on Tuesday October 19

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at 7pm in the rectory at our Charleroi site. Classes will be

held each Tuesday from 7-9pm leading up to Holy Week of 2022. There are currently 6 people

registered for the class. Anyone interested in attending, please call any of the parish rectories to add your

name to the class roster.

Saint Andrews Helping in the Community

Recently Deacon Al & Chris Babich met with the Superintendent

of Charleroi School District, Dr Ed Zelich. Dr Zelich shared with

us how Saint Andrews can become more involved with the

school community. The need for winter coats and socks for all students is essential for the upcoming winter

months. In October we will place collection boxes in the back of each of our church sites to begin to aid in

helping these students. We are asking that the coats for the children be gently used, clean and or new, and that

socks be new and in a sealed package. There is also a program through Charleroi School district that provides

weekend and evening meals for those children in need. The parish will begin to aid that program through our

food bank ministry. Please keep in mind through your donations, after school nutritional snacks are needed to

support these families through evenings and weekends.


PARISH EVENTS

You will find in this weekends bulletin the 2022 Mass Request Forms,

We will start to take the requests on November, 1st. There will be extra

forms in each of the 3 churches and in the rectory offices.

Saint Andrew the Apostle All Souls Remembrance Mass

November 2

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, 2021 7pm

Saint Andrew the Apostle 624 Washington Ave Charleroi

This year our parish of Saint Andrews will hold the All Souls Memorial Mass at our Charleroi

location beginning at 7pm. Those families, who’s departed loved ones have had a funeral mass or blessing service

through Saint Andrews will receive an invitation beginning the week of October 11

th

. During the mass for those in

attendance, their loved ones name will be called and the family will be invited to come forward and light a candle for

their family member who has passed. Eternal Rest Grant unto them Oh Lord, and May your Perpetual light shine

upon them.

PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC MAGAZINE

Find inspiration in the new Pittsburgh Catholic magazine! The bi-monthly magazine features stories of local

Catholics who are living their faith, as well as columns and articles to help all Catholics grow closer to Jesus

and integrate their faith into daily life.

The Pittsburgh Catholic magazine will be mailed to the homes of people on parishioner mailing lists provided

by parishes in the diocese six times a year. If you have not received a copy but would like to, please contact

the parish office. An online version can be viewed here: https://www.diopitt.org/pittsburgh-catholic-magazine.

“Meals-On-Wheals “

It is that time of the year again. St. Andrew the Apostle is in need of both drivers and runners to deliver Meals-On-

Wheels on weekdays in Charleroi area during the months of November & December. Volunteering for this project will

mean giving up approximately 2 hours one day a week for each week in the month or months during which you are

willing to help. To volunteer or for additional information please call, text or email Stephanie Martinet at 412-596-0470

or [email protected]

FAITH FORMATION

Faith Formation - Family Catechesis

As we partner with you the first and fore most teachers of the faith, we want to bring our families together

to celebrate our faith and grow closer to Jesus and have fun doing it!

Our first Family Catechesis Sunday will be on Sunday, October 17

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. This is for all our families in the Faith

Formation Program. These Sundays will focus on different seasons of liturgical year and include prayer, a

craft, games, and a snack.

On Sunday, October 17

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, we will focus on the devotion of the rosary. We ask that all families meet in

Marian Hall at 10:00 a.m. where you will be divided into four groups that will rotate through different

stations. This month’s craft will include making a family rosary.


PARISH EVENTS

Many thanks for the many who helped Saint Andrew’s FAMOUS DONUTS be a great success.

There are many hands that helped prepare the batter, all of the icing as well as making the

donuts and icing and all of the finished products. We are grateful for the smiling faces who

created the orders and accepted the payments as well as those who also sold some in Charleroi

and Donora!!

Again, many thanks to the dedicated volunteers. We will be in the Parish Park on the first weekend of the

month and we are always looking for extra hands!!

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Attention Volunteers!

I am here to help you with the Safe Environment Policy. Don’t have a computer, need to

know what clearances you need, or anything else involving the process, call me at 724-258-

7742, email me at [email protected] I am in the Monongahela Office most

Wednesdays. I am available by appointment for other days at the Charleroi and Donora Sites.

Thank you for all you do for our parish and keeping our children and vulnerable adults safe.

Helena Glaneman


Madonna Catholic

Regional School

www.madonnacatholic.com

731 Chess Street

Monongahela, PA 15063

724-258-3199

PARISH EVENTS

Roses of Remembrance

All Souls’ Day 2021

Madonna Catholic will once again honor beloved family and friends on All

Souls’ Day by placing roses on the altars at each of the St. Andrew the Apostle parish sites the

weekend of October 30-31 and they will remain there through at least November 2

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Day. A list of honored loved ones will also be available in each church. The cost of each rose and

memorial is $5.00. Please complete the request form at the bottom of the page and return it with

payment in an envelope marked “Roses” to the school office or place in the collection basket at any

of the three parishes. The final day roses may be purchased is Friday, October 22, 2021. If you

have any questions, please call Tracy at 724-258-3199.

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Roses of Remembrance – All Souls’ Day 2021

Name: _____________________________________

I would like to purchase a Rose in Remembrance of (please print):

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I would like my memorials to be displayed in:

_____Charleroi

_____Monongahela

_____Donora

I would like a total of ________ Roses and have enclosed $5.00 for each memorial for a total of

$___________. (Please make checks payable to MCRS)

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated items, purchased items, or participated in any

way for the Fleatique last Saturday. A huge shout out to Deacon Al and Rhonda for all their help and organizing

the event so quickly! We were able to raise over $1400 toward our fundraising budget and are ever grateful for

your support! We’re already planning for the Fleatique in June!


Tickets can be purchased at any of the Parish Offices, or

through our games and fundraising Facebook page.

We appreciate your support! Winners need not to be present to

win. Michele will go live on Facebook and post after each

drawing or we will call you to let you know if you’ve won. If you

do join us in person you’ll enjoy food, drinks and a lot of fun.

Good Luck!!

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In 1926 Pope Pius XI instituted Mission Sunday for the whole Church with the first worldwide Sunday

collection was taken place in October 1927. The Mission Sunday Collection is always taken on the next to the

Last Sunday during the month of October. That day is celebrated in all local Churches as the feast of

catholicity and universal solidarity so Christians around the world will recognize their common responsibility

with regard to the evangelization of the world.

We have Special Envelopes for the World Mission Sunday Collection at each entrance of all 3 churches.


OFFERTORY FOR THE WEEK OF

OCTOBER 3rd

REST IN PEACE

In the charity of your prayers we

kindly ask that you please pray for

the repose of the souls of Aubrey

Wujcik and Andrew Giel. May

Perpetual Light shine upon their soul. And

may all the souls of the Faithful Departed,

through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace.

SANCTUARY CANDLES

The SANCTUARY LIGHT burns this week at

Donora in memory of:

Deceased Family Members

Requested by: Anita Hudock Bukeye


Charleroi in memory of :

Tom Kruppa

Requested by: Morning Mass Friends


Monongahela in memory of:

Ernest Gross

Requested by: Wife, Mary

Finance Council Pastoral Council

Kris D’Andrea Kathy Barkey

Richard Pantaleo Peter Cannizzaro

Randall Rodriguez Vera Louise Klein

Tom Kustron Diane Kooser

Armand Ferrara Anna Markovich

Joe Lopez Julianne Romasco

Anthony Massafra Angela Serrao

Tom Graney Carolyn Valkanas

Rene Brooks Deacon Al Poroda

Geri Pergola Reverend Joe Uzar

Maria Degnan Reverend Kevin Dominik

OFFERTORY

Offertory: $ 14,514.61

Parish Share: $ 2,213.00

WEEKLY READINGS AND OBSERVANCES - ENGAGE

PARISHIONERS IN DAILY MASS AND PRAYER

Readings for the week of October 10, 2021

Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/Ps 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 [14]/

Heb 4:12-13/ Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27

Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [2a]/Lk

11:29-32

Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [2a]/Lk 11:37

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Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9 [13]/Lk

11:42-46

Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [7]/Lk

11:47-54

Friday: Rom 4:1-8/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [cf. 7]/Lk 12:1-7

Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Ps 105:6-7, 8-9, 42-43

[8]/Lk 12:8-12

Next Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22

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