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Ave Maria (Bentleyville)

St. Michael (Fredericktown)

Ss. Mary & Ann (Marianna)

St. Joseph (Roscoe)

St. Thomas Aquinas (California)

St. Agnes (Richeyville) California University of Pennsylvania

September 13, 2015

Alive! T H E C H U R C H The Catholic Communities Serving South East

Washington County

The Church Alive • September 13, 2015

Parish Directories MODERATOR / TEAM MINISTRY Reverend Edward L. Yuhas, Email: [email protected]

TEAM MINISTRY Reverend Paul L. Grunebach, Email: [email protected]

AVE MARIA PARISH 126 Church Street Bentleyville, Pennsylvania 15314

SAINT AGNES PARISH 2 Church Street Richeyville, Pennsylvania 15358

ADMINISTRATION CENTER Mailing Address: 126 Church Street Bentleyville, Pennsylvania 15314

Office Hours: Monday — Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: 724-239-3591 Fax: 1-866-910-7782

Parish Email: [email protected]


Pastoral Associate: Kathy Heino Email: [email protected]

Administrative Assistant: Sharon Zigerelli Email: [email protected]

Secretary/Bookkeeper: Lorraine Johnson Email: [email protected]

SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH 409 Union Street California, Pennsylvania 15419

SAINT JOSEPH PARISH 105 Good Street Roscoe, PA 15477

ADMINISTRATION CENTER Mailing Address: 213 Fourth Street California, Pennsylvania 15419

Office Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Phone: 724-938-3204 Fax: 724-938-0434 Website: thechurchalive.wordpress.com/


Director of Religious Education: Sherry A. Messick Email: [email protected] Phone: 724-938-7775

Administrative Assistant: Carol Doman Email: [email protected]

SAINT OLIVER PLUNKETT PARISH 20 Bank Street PO Box 638 Fredericktown, PA 15333

ADMINISTRATION CENTER 20 Bank Street PO Box 638 Fredericktown, PA 15333

Office Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Phone: 724-377-0128 Fax: 724-377-0129


Administrative Assistant: Kathy Gustovich COLLEGE MINISTRY Reverend Michael A. Zavage, Director of Regional Campus Ministry at California University of PA, Washington & Jefferson College & Waynesburg University Email: [email protected] Phone: 724-938-3204 Website: newmancampusministry.com

Mission Statement Saint Oliver Plunkett Parish

The welcoming family of Saint Oliver Plunkett Parish seeks to promote harmony thru the Eucha-rist of Christ, to empower one another thru the use of our talents building the Kingdom of God in our

community and to journey together to the Kingdom of Heaven.

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SACRAMENTS

BAPTISM: Contact your administration center to make ar-rangements. Pre-Baptism classes are obligatory.

MARRIAGE: Couples must contact a priest at least six months prior to the proposed date. Marriage instructions are compulsory.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If a parishioner is seriously ill or about to have surgery, please notify your administration center.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: St. Agnes –Sat. 3:30 p.m. Ave Maria - Sat. 5:10 p.m St. Joseph - Sun. 8:00 a.m. St. Thomas Aquinas - Sun. 9:40 a.m. Ss. Mary & Ann - Sun. 8:00 a.m. St. Michael - Sun. 11:10 a.m.

Also available by appointment.

Contact your administration center.

Mission Statement Saint Thomas Aquinas and

Saint Joseph Parishes

Inspired and sustained by the Eucharist, we exist to develop relationships within our faith communities.

Guided through prayer our goal is to meet the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional needs

of the faithful with joy and open hearts. Demonstrating our love of God, we knowingly

commit ourselves to listen to the Lord and respond by serving in out-reach programs and nurturing

each other in faith and obedience to Christ and HIS church.

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RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process for those wanting to become Catho-lic or interested in learning more about the Catho-lic faith and baptized Catholics that are not fully initiated. Contact your parish office.

Mission Statement Ave Maria and Saint Agnes Parishes

Through the intercession of our holy Mother, Mary, we the members of Ave Maria and

Saint Agnes Parishes respond to God’s call. We welcome, embrace and encourage all who seek

prayer, hope, thanksgiving and blessing to gather with our communities.

We share our voices and combine our services to inspire Christian values through the teachings of Christ so we may increase

our faithfulness as disciples of the Lord at all stages of life.

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Diocese Victims Assistance Hotline: Phone: 888-808-1235

Parish Membership Information

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CHURCH St. Thomas Aquinas St. Joseph Ave Maria St. Agnes St. Oliver Plunket

CHECK ONE New Registration Change of Address Moving out of Parish Note: Use of this form does not automatically register you with the parish.

Deadlines for any articles or inserts for the weekend bulletin for all parishes is

due Monday at noon 2 weeks prior to publication.

Catholic Communities Serving South East Washington County

Liturgical Ministers Serving our Parishes

Next Weekend, September 19-20, 2015

Ave Maria - Sat. 5:30 p.m. John Dziak, Mary Dziak, Rita Milchovich, Mike Palonis, Ronn Holmes, Joshua Ruffing

Ave Maria - Sun. 10:30 a.m. Chris Woessner, Adrian Gordon, Frances Goroncy, Louise Perchinsky, Mary Dunfee, Sage Sneith

Ave Maria Money Counters 09/21/2015 Betty Hrutkay, Steve Palonis, Sheila Palonis, Stan Glowaski

St. Agnes - Sat. 4:00 p.m. John Beyer, Cindy Katruska, Geri Clish, Toni Hoak, Mackenzie Moore

St. Joseph - Sun. 9:00 a.m. Michael Rollins, Nicholas Rollins

St. Thomas Aquinas Sun. 10:00 a.m. Hannah Zelnis, Lauren Zelnis

Readings for the Week of: September 13, 2015

Sunday: Is 50:5-9a; Ps 116:1-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35

Monday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17

Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35

Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35

Thursday: 1 Tm 4:12-16; Ps 111:7-10; Lk 7:36-50

Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3

Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13-16; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 8:4-15

Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-8; Jas 3:16 — 4:3; Mk 9:30-37

Mass Intentions

Saturday, Sept. 12 - Vigil 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:00 p.m. - St. Agnes Bob Sawicky, Birthday Remembrance (Barb & Susie)

5:30 p.m. - Ave Maria Parents of Becky & Rich Oblak (Becky & Rich Oblak)

Sunday, Sept. 13 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. - Ss. Mary & Ann Sarah Christine Birsic (Grandfather, Ed)

9:00 a.m. - St. Joseph George Safin, First Anniversary (Jeanette Bury)

10:00 a.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas Joseph Naccarato (Virginia & Edwin Bair)

10:30 a.m. - Ave Maria People of Ave Maria Parish

11:30 a.m. - St. Michael Sherri Burkus Berthold (Mom, Rachel & Anna)

5:00 p.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas (College Mass) Andy & Pauline Mayton

(George & Bill Bedro)

(This Mass is only offered when California University is in session).

Monday, Sept. 14 - The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 9:00 a.m. - St. Agnes Andy Mayton (Great grandchildren, Alexi, Savannah, Cayden)

9:00 a.m. - St. Michael Emil Faieta (Dave & Betty Rankin)

Tuesday, Sept. 15 - Our Lady of Sorrows 9:00 a.m. - Ss. Mary & Ann Ann Matula, Joseph Sworchek & Frank Fiem (Catherine Matula) 7:00 p.m. - Ave Maria (Installation Mass) Frank J. Berchin (Veronica Petrusky & Family)

Wednesday, Sept. 16 - Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs 9:00 a.m. - St. Joseph Virginia Moluski (Kathy Vercoe)

6:00 p.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas James (deceased) & Evelyn (Living) Gallo (Tony, Vicki, Julia & Katy Gallo)

7:00 p.m. - St. Agnes (Installation Mass) People of Saint Agnes Parish

Thursday, Sept. 17 - Weekday Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

9:00 a.m. - St. Agnes Diana Malanosky Schwab (Vic & Julianna Pagac)

Friday, Sept. 18 - Weekday 9:00 a.m. - St. Michael Rudy & Lilia Marisha (Family)

7:00 p.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas (Installation Mass) Parishioners of STTA

Saturday, Sept. 19 - Vigil 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:00 p.m. - St. Agnes Pauline Mayton (Ed & Carol Oshetsky)

5:30 p.m. - Ave Maria People of Ave Maria Parish

Sunday, Sept. 20 - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. - Ss. Mary & Ann Mary Henry Rudnisky (Lonnie & MaryAnn)

9:00 a.m. - St. Joseph Cathy Timlin (Jimmy & Rhonda Timlin)

10:00 a.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas Lizzie Stankovich, Birthday Remembrance (Family)

10:30 a.m. - Ave Maria James Sestili, Anniversary (Rose, James, Robert & Family)

11:30 a.m. - St. Michael Frank Burkus (Joann, Rachel & Anna)

5:00 p.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas (College Mass) Cecilia Damich

(Frank & Mary Shimborske)


Collective Parish Weekly Calendar

Ave Maria Saint Agnes

Saint Thomas Aquinas

Saint Joseph Saint Oliver

Plunkett

Sunday, September

13

Mass 10:30 a.m. Farmers Market 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Church grounds of St. Agnes)

Mass 10:00 a.m. Guild Meeting following 10:00 a.m. Mass (Social Hall) College Mass 5:00 p.m. (St. Thomas Aquinas Church)

Mass 9:00 a.m. Mass: 8:30 a.m. Ss. Mary & Ann Mass: 11:30 a.m. St. Michael

Monday, September

14

Following Christ First Session 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Ave Maria Hall)

Mass: 9:00 a.m. Following Christ First Session 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Ave Maria Hall)



Mass: 9:00 a.m. St. Michael Following Christ First Session 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Ave Maria Hall)

Tuesday, September

15

Mass: 9:00 a.m.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Ave Maria Hall addition 6:45 p.m. Installation Mass with Bishop Zubik 7:00 p.m. Reception to Follow in Ave Maria Hall

Food Bank Truck (volunteers needed)

. Mass: 9:00 a.m. Ss. Mary & Ann

Wednesday, September

16

Food Bank distribution Installation Mass with Bishop Zubik 7:00 p.m. Reception to follow in Social Hall

Eucharistic Adoration 5:00 p.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. & Lectio Divina

Mass: 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, September

17

Mass: 9:00 a.m.

Mass 9:00 a.m.

Friday, September

18

Installation Mass with Bishop Zubik 7:00 p.m. Reception to follow in Social Hall

Mass: 9:00 a.m. St. Michael

Saturday, September

19

Mass 5:30 p.m. Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, September

20

Mass 10:30 a.m. K of C Picnic Following 10:30 a.m. Mass (Ave Maria Hall)

Mass 10:00 a.m. College Mass 5:00 p.m. (St. Thomas Aquinas Church)

Mass 9:00 a.m. Mass: 8:30 a.m. Ss. Mary & Ann

Mass: 11:30 a.m. St. Michael

End of Summer Luncheon 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Marianna Fire Hall)


Events & Fundraisers Installation Masses Mark your Calendars Bishop Zubik will install Reverend Edward L. Yuhas as Moderator / Team Ministry and Reverend Paul J. Grunebach as Team Ministry for our five parish-es on the following dates: (All Masses are at 7:00 p.m.)

9/15/15 - Ave Maria Parish 9/16/15 - St. Agnes Parish 9/18/15 - St. Thomas Aquinas 9/29/15 -St. Michael the Archangel 10/2/15 - St. Joseph Parish

Guild Meeting

St. Thomas Aquinas

The Guild of Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish will meet this Sunday, September 13th follow-ing the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the social hall.

50/50 Envelope St. Agnes

The September drawing for the St. Agnes 50/50 envelope will be held on Saturday, September 26th. Extra envelopes are available in the pews at St. Agnes Church for those who would like to partici-pate.

Community and Farmer’s

Market - St. Agnes

St. Agnes Parish will be host-ing a Community and Farmer’s Market this Sunday, September 13, 2015 to be held on the St. Agnes Church grounds from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is free to enjoy local fresh produce and local homemade/handcrafted products. The entire community is welcome to attend. If you wish to become a vendor the cost is $15.00. Organizations are welcome to become a vendor. We are always looking for local farmers to showcase their prod-ucts, handmade products, home-made products, and artisans are all welcome.

Dinner and Oldies Dance

Ave Maria Mark your calendars and plan to join us! Our next community builder/ fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in Ave Maria Hall. Our gathering will include a wonderful homemade meal of: pulled pork roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, sauerkraut, green beans, apple sauce, rolls, cake and an evening of oldies dancing featuring DJ: Carey Charles. Cost of the dinner Oldies Dance tickets are $15.00 per person. Seating is limited to 170 persons. Tickets are now availa-ble for purchase at weekend Masses and at the parish admin-istration center office during week-day business hours.

Baskets From Heaven

St. Agnes

Saint Agnes will host a Spaghetti Dinner Baskets of Chance fundraiser at Hugo’s Restaurant on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 and includes dinner, beverages and a dessert. Chances will be on sale for beautiful themed bas-kets and gift cards and certificates plus chances for Steeler and Penquin tickets, a large lottery tree and golfing for 4 (plus golf cart) at Nemacolin Country Club. Tickets are on sale now. If you can help in any way please con-tact Lorraine Johnson at 724-938-9237, Bea Kurjanowicz at 724-632-6338 or Julianna Pagac at 724-632-6731. We welcome you and hope to see you on September 29th!

Fall Ticket CDA - Ave Maria

Catholic Daughters Court Dolores 1675 will be selling a fall ticket “Turkey N More”. The win-ner will receive: 1-18 lb. turkey, 5-chickens, 20 lbs. of hamburger patties, 15 lbs. of New York strip, 20 lbs. of pork chops, 5 lbs. of hot dogs, 5 lbs. of hot sausage, 15 lbs. of Sirloin, 20 lbs. of country

ribs, 10 lbs. of kielbasa. A Char-broil Oil-less infrared Turkey Fryer and $125 Walmart Gift Card. Meat is provided by Cheplic Pack-aging Inc. of Finleyville. The tick-et has two numbers for $5.00. Number plays on the 1st 7:00 p.m. drawing on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. See mem-bers of the CDA or call 724-239-3225, or 724-239-4716. Tickets will also be available after certain Masses. Thank you for support-ing the CD of A, and the charities they support.

Christmas Collection Jar St. Joseph

The Guild of Saint Joseph Parish will place a Christmas collection jar at each door of Saint Joseph Church beginning in September to help the guild prepare for its Christmas ministry to help a needy local family enjoy a beautiful Christmas. Parishion-ers are asked to contribute loose change or folding money, as much as they are able, and as often as they are able.

Craft / Vendor Show

St. Thomas Aquinas

Save the Date - Saint Thomas Aquinas Guild will be sponsoring a Craft/Vendor show on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Saint Thomas Aquinas Social Hall. We are seeking interested vendors/crafters. Please contact 724-938-0604 for more information.

CD of A Meeting

Ave Maria

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Dolores will hold their regular monthly meet-ing on Tuesday, September 29th at Ave Maria Hall. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:15 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. This month’s charity will be the Bentleyville Public Library. New members are always welcome!


Parish News Advisory Councils

Meeting - All Parishes On Tuesday, September 1, 2015, Father Ed and Father Paul hosted the parish advisory coun-cils from our five regional parish-es for a presentation of the over-view of the proposal Bishop Zubik is requesting for all of us to con-sider for the five parishes becom-ing one. Father Samuel J. Espos-

ito, our Regional Vicar – convened the meeting, defining the objectives moving forward. Society is in constant change, we have fewer vocations to the priesthood, smaller families, fewer children and lower Mass participa-tion by Catholics. Father Esposito focused on the im-portant work for each Catholic parishioner to allow them to respond to their baptismal call to utilize their gifts and talents in greater ways to respond to what it means to be Church in our modern world and among the regional par-ishes of our area.

Mr. John Flaherty – Diocesan Secretary for Pastoral Life – then provided an extensive overview of our current five regional parishes which included: (1) the people (2) the life of the Church (3) the finances and (4) the availability of clergy. Data in all of these areas was thoroughly re-searched and presented. The data it

comprised from a variety of sources including Mission Insite – which works with Google, Experian and the U.S. Census Bureau. Additionally, the data comes from the Annual Report each parish is required to complete and send to the Diocese of Pittsburgh every year (which in-cludes: amount of Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals – en-rollment in faith formation programs including CCD reli-gious education, adult faith formation, RCIA, etc.) – in-cluded also are the monthly financial reports for the par-ishes and the ages of clergy. Father Esposito then spoke of the importance of all parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh to be actively en-gaged in the program of Evangelization. This call to evangelization comes from Jesus himself, rooted in the Gospels where we find Jesus going out to meet people where they are to bring them closer in relationship to God through the call to faith. Pope Francis so often reminds us that we have to go out to our people, especially those who may find them-selves inactive and even alienated from the faith. Active evangelization efforts need to arise in each Catholic as a call from Jesus himself to: “Go forth to all nations,” a call that each Catholic receives in Baptism. Bishop Zubik in his Pastoral Letter to all in the Diocese of Pittsburgh high-lights how important it is for each parish to have active evangelization efforts to help each other of be a friend of Jesus and to bring a friend to Jesus. Father Esposito then reminded the members of the advisory councils of the model of “Team Ministry,” in which the Bishop had appointed Father Yuhas as Moder-ator of the Team Ministry together with Father Paul Grunebach who shares in Team Ministry – each working

together collaboratively to serve the needs of all five par-ish communities. This is a pioneer-ing model which is being used and studied in our area as a potential mod-el for other areas in our Diocese. Father Esposito spoke clearly that everything cannot remain the same as it has been and that we are in transition among the parishes of our region as we need to respond to the call of what it means to be Church today in the midst of the challenges we face with all the data outlined and presented. John Flaherty then shared the information that Bishop Zubik has chartered a team which will be called: “The Southeast Washington County Collaborative Pastoral Planning Team.” The purpose of the Team will be three fold: (1) To evaluate the proposal of forming one parish among the five existing parishes in Southeast Washing-ton County (2) To suggest an alternative proposal that is sustainable and vibrant for the Church in this region giv-en the data of the results of the evaluation are such that one parish would not result in a sustainable and vibrant future for the Church. (3) To develop a transition plan, using the Diocesan Guidelines: “One Body, One Mis-sion,” in the categories of: Eucharist, Catechesis, For-mation, Evangelization and Stewardship, that would facil-itate the transformation from the current configuration of five parishes into a new configuration. The Team should have at least a first draft of its findings no later than the end of March 2016. These findings will need to be re-viewed by Bishop Zubik and his advisors as well as by the parish pastoral and finance councils and parishioners at large before it is finalized into a formal recommenda-tion. The Team will be comprised of the following: Father Esposito, Regional Vicar – who will serve as the Team Leader; Father Ed Yuhas, Priest Team Moderator, Father Paul Grunebach, Priest Team; ten parishioners, two from each of the five parishes selected from among the members of the pastoral and finance councils. Four members from each parish (2 pastoral and 2 fi-nance council members) will be nomi-nated by the team of priests. These 20 individuals will be interviewed by Father Esposito, Father Yuhas, Father Grunebach and Kathy Heino using a standard set of questions. Based on the results of the interviews, the team will be selected ensuring that the team is comprised of a balance of young/ old, male/female, pastoral/ finance council, tech-nical expertise (e.g., finance, planning, communications/ pastoral sensitivities. Kathy Heino has been invited by the Diocese to serve as Facilitator of the Team, with support from the Secretariat for Parish Life. The interview process for team members is anticipated to begin in late September 2015.


Parish News Parish Wide Census - St. Oliver Plunkett It has been nearly two decades since a parish cen-sus has been taken at Saint Oliver Plunkett Parish. In this modern world of rapidly changing technology, especially with email addresses and cell phone/ land line changes, it is necessary for us to upgrade the par-ish census to an electronic database. Therefore, we need all of your information to be accurate for you to be considered a current registered member of Saint Oliver Plunkett Parish. Every parishioner should have received in the U.S. mail a yellow census form that you are asked to com-plete and return to the Saint Oliver Parish admin-istration center office no later than Wednesday, September 30, 2015. If you need assistance with answering the questions on the forms, please tele-phone the parish office at Saint Oliver and we will be happy to assist you. Additional census forms are locat-ed at the doors of both church sites.

Ave Maria Hall Groundbreaking

This Week Ave Maria

Bishop Zubik has given final approval for the new addition to Ave Maria Hall to commence. Bishop Zubik will preside over the ceremonial groundbreaking for the addition to Ave Maria Hall on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 before the Mass he will celebrate in Ave Maria Church. Please plan to join us and welcome Bishop Zubik among us!

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner Gratitude Saint Agnes wishes to thank all those involved with our Chicken & biscuit dinner on Sunday, August 30th. 147 dinners were served and a profit of $1,133.24 was realized. We appreciate those who faithfully attend our dinners, all the preparers and bakers.

Regional Youth Ministry Core Team

All Parishes Recently, Father Ed and Father Paul convened the Core Team of adult volunteers from our parishes to create a Regional Model for Youth Ministry among the five parishes. A great spirit of sharing ideas existed among the Core Team members. The activity schedule for the Regional Youth Ministry events are as follows:

Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the grounds of Saint Michael Church/ Fredericktown Kickoff/ Hawaiian Luau – featuring roasted pulled

pork, Hawaiian pizza and games for all to enjoy!

Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM at Ave Maria Hall/ Bentleyville Harvest Dance – a dance sponsored for high

school students!

Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM Advent gathering and Christmas social which will

also include the opportunity to view the Steeler game that evening!

All high school students from our five regional parishes will soon receive a letter of invitation from Father Ed and Father Paul with a schedule of these activities listed above. The next meeting for the Regional Youth Ministry Core Team will be on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 6:30 PM in Saint Agnes Church vestibule. New members are always welcome!

Knights of Columbus Council 5826 Bentleyville

Annual Family Picnic

The Annual Knights of Columbus Family Picnic will be held next Sunday, September 20, 2015

from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Ave Maria Hall and picnic area. Council will provide the main entrée and those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. Members and their families are invited along with widows of past members. Entertainment and prizes will be available. Come and join us!!!


Religious Education & Faith Formation The New Catechetical Year We are excited to share with you some information regarding our Religious Education programs for the newly configured parishes of Southeast Washington County for the 2015-2016 school year. This cluster of parishes is com-prised of St.Agnes, Ave Maria, St. Joseph, St. Oliver Plunkett and St. Thomas Aquinas parishes located in Richeyville, Bentleyville, Roscoe, Fredericktown, Marianna and California. As you may already be aware, Bishop Zubik has asked that all five parishes come together to develop a “blueprint” for these Catholic faith communities, assessing the manner in which pastoral life will best be served, and to provide for the needs of all of the faithful in the area. The faith formation and religious education of our chil-dren and youth, and the care and provision for Family Life, is a most significant and important area of pastoral life, and one of our highest priorities. To that end, we are creating a unified Religious Education program for our five parishes that will offer all families with children, Kindergarten through 8th Grade, the opportunity for effective and supportive faith formation in a variety of settings. A mailing containing specific information, including scheduling and registration, is being sent to the homes of all registered families who have school age children. (Please call your parish office if you do not receive the Religious Education mailing.) For now all families should be aware of the following: The program will begin with Masses celebrating Catechetical Sunday on September 20 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas in California and 10:30 a.m. at Ave Maria in Bentleyville. Classes for students will begin on Sunday, September 27 or on October 4, depending on location. (Specific information to follow.)

Families with children in Kindergarten through 6th Grade will have the option of attending classes at either site. (Detailed information about dates, times and locations of classes will be provided in the first Religious Education mailing, as noted above.) Families with students in the 7th & 8th Grade will receive information in a separate mailing. We are excited about building a strong Catholic faith community for the future, and we are excited to be able to do that with all of our families! Ensuring the continuation of our faith, our rich history and traditions, and our Catholic Church, is an endeavor that together, with all of you, will help to ensure our viability and vibrancy for the future as together we are “On Mission for the Church Alive.”

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Grade Catechists Needed - All Parishes As a new academic year is now underway, much effort is in process to begin the new religious education year among our parishes featuring a new regional model for the formation of our children and families. For the religious education program in Bentleyville, a catechist is needed for 6th grade. For the religious educa-tion program in California, catechists are needed for grades: 4 & 5. If you have been a catechist in our parishes at an earlier time or if you wish to be considered to serve as an aid, kindly contact Sherry Messick for the religious edu-cation program in California and Kathy Heino for the reli-gious education program in Bentleyville. Special thanks to those who responded generously to the request listed in the last edition of the regional bulletin to serve as catechists in our regional program for this year! All persons involved with our religious education pro-gram must comply with the Safe Environment Policies in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including background checks, Protecting God’s Children’s Workshop, Pastoral Code of Conduct and all other clearances.

The ChristLife Series: Following Christ Following Christ is a seven-week journey that explores and encourages Catholic discipleship. Following Christ helps those who have completed Discovering Christ to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. This is accomplished through the grace of God by praying together, teaching, and supporting

one another in some of the basic disciplines and truths practiced by Christians since the early Church. Any parishioners who attended Discovering Christ this past spring is invited and encouraged to attend Following Christ which will begin this week on Monday, September 14, 2015 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Ave Maria Hall. There is still time to register by simply calling the Admin-istration Center at 724-239-3591. Following Christ will continue each Monday from 7:00—9:00 p.m. through October 26. A Retreat Day for the program will be held on Saturday, October 17 in Ave Maria Hall.

The ChristLife Series: Discovering Christ Discovering Christ is a seven-week experience that invites us to hear the Good News and personally encoun-ter Jesus Christ. Discovering Christ is for everyone. The program helps participants enter into or renew a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, experience the love of God, and be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as God’s children. It is our hope and prayer that many parishioners from our five parishes will take advantage of the next oppor-tunity for the Discovering Christ program which is set to begin on Thursday, October 8, 2015 and continue for seven consecutive Thursdays through November 19. Theses seven sessions will be held in Ave Maria Hall from 6:30—9:00 p.m. and will include a meal. There is also a Retreat Day scheduled for Saturday, November 7. All are invited and encouraged to participate! Please register by filling out the form located at the doors of the Church, or by calling the Administra-tion Center at 724-239-3591.

Evangelization

https://christlife.org/christlife-series/discovering-christ


Pastor’s Corner

Reverend Edward L. Yuhas, Moderator / Team Ministry

Dear Friends in Christ: As Father Paul and myself transition into the “Team Ministry” model in serving the five parishes of our region, in the last edition of the regional bulletin, we provided information sharing by way of beginning to define the use of some terms to help all of us understand the regional model of ministry. The term: “Multiple Parish Ministry” (referred hereafter as MPM) means that one or more priests are entrusted with the care of more than one parish. MPM is not a recent phenomenon nationally and in our own Diocese of Pittsburgh. For some time sociologists have been tracking the shortage of priests and its impact on the Church. Pastoral planners have been engaged in work with the consequences of rising numbers of Catholics in certain areas, the rela-tively static number of parishes, and the declining number of priests available for ministry. The United States Confer-ence of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has published: “The Study of the impact of Fewer Priests on the Pastoral Minis-try,” which identified several practices being used in the United States to deal with the increasing challenges of providing pastoral care. These were: (1) closing parishes; (2) creating lager parishes; (3) appointing Parish Life Col-laborators; (4) enlisting foreign born clergy; and (5) assigning priests as pastors to multiple parishes. The practice of MPM is the fastest growing and most frequently implemented practice nationwide. It is anticipated that the number of faith communities sharing a pastor will surpass 55% in the next five years. A collaborative spirit was stressed by Pope Saint John Paul II in his encyclical letter: Christifideles Laici, when he writes that Church lead-ership should seek “adaptations of the parish structures according to the full flexibility granted by Canon Law, espe-cially in promoting participation by the lay faithful in pastoral responsibilities. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has spoken of the “co-responsibility of the entire parish” noting that “the parish priest is no longer the only one to animate every-thing.” In his encyclical letter: Evangelii Guadium, our Holy Father Pope Francis speaks of the model of ministry guid-ed with an “impulse capable of transforming everything, so that the Church’s customs, ways of doing things, times and schedules, language and structures can be suitably channeled for the evangelization of today’s world.” Collaboration in MPM can energize everyone involved through the infusion of the Holy Spirit, who is at work within them and through them. This is the prayer of Father Paul and myself as we seek ways among our parishioners to encourage the understanding of all the baptized to respond to God’s call to be collaborators in building the kingdom of God among our regional parishes.

Regional Weekday Mass Schedule for Multiple Parish Ministry

The following is the Regional Weekday Mass schedule for multiple parish ministry. Please note that if a funeral is to be cele-brated on a weekday, depending upon the church site, the morn-ing Mass may be cancelled and the Mass intention rescheduled at a later date. A weekday Mass phone chain has been assem-bled. If you would like to receive a courtesy call when weekday Mass has been cancelled, telephone your parish administration center office and provide your name, the parish to which you belong and a telephone number at which you can be reached. Thank you!

Mondays Saint Agnes/ 9 AM Saint Michael/ Fredericktown/ 9 AM

Tuesdays Ave Maria/ 9 AM Saints Mary & Ann/ Marianna/ 9 AM

Wednesdays Saint Joseph/ 9 AM Saint Thomas Aquinas – 6 PM

Thursdays Saint Agnes/ 9 AM

Fridays Saint Michael/ Fredericktown/ 9 AM

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 13, 2015 The Lord God is my help,

therefore I am not disgraced.

— Isaiah 50:7

GOD’S WORD TODAY The first line of today’s first reading from the prophet Isaiah seems to pick up the themes from last week’s readings. Isaiah tells us that “the Lord God opens my ear that I may hear.” As we open our hearts to hear God’s word today, let us be prepared to fashion an answer to the question posed by Jesus to his disci-ples: “Who do people say that I am?” Each of us has experi-enced the presence of the Lord Jesus in our lives. When did the Lord Jesus become your own personal Lord and Savior? Too often we think this question is appropriate only for evangelical Christians. As Catholics we can be put off by such a question, yet that question—and its answer—are at the core of who we are as followers of Christ. Invite the Lord into your heart in new ways as the scriptures are proclaimed today. Ponder the Lord’s question before Mass and place yourself within the circle of Christ’s disciples as the passage from Saint Mark’s Gospel is proclaimed. From Saint Margaret Sunday Missal, copyright © J. S. Paluch Company


Please Remember In Your Prayers

Ave Maria: Caroline Barisa, Kathi Gaso, Irene Hagner,

Vicki Hagner, William Hartley, Stanley Hockmuth, John Kadash, Yolanda Kovach, Tim Megyesy, Tammy Nelson, Veronica Petrusky, Jack Pivovarnik, Andrew Puskarich, Mary Quattro, Agnes Schrader, Pat Tremel, John Truchan

St. Agnes: Evan Gabriel Breakstone, Megan McConnell-

Weaver, Carol McConnell, Richard McConnell, Debby Morosky, Bill Perkins, Ralph Perkins, Pastor Douglas Quail, Kay Skoloda, Walter Tworsydlo, Weckoski family, Nancy (Yenny) Yelinek, Steve Yurkovich

St. Thomas Aquinas: Clyde Andreani, Barb Barbic,

Christina Gabonay, Peggy Kelshian, Theresa Kruda, David Masneri, Joseph Nehela, Reverend Norman Hunt, Sophia Patsko, William Robinson, Ron Sabo Jr., Josephine Zavatchen

St. Joseph: Sofia Albright, Kevin Curzon, Marge

Farquhar, Jackson Hodge, Thaddeus Kucherawy, Edwin (Iggy) Popelas, Barbara Timlin

Sanctuary Candles

The Sanctuary Candles will burn at our parishes this week for the following intentions:

Ave Maria Parish

Donna Maria & George Randolph Stathers, Jr. 14

th Wedding Anniversary

Requested by Mother, Alana Jo Stathers

Saint Agnes Parish

In Memory of † Bob Sawicky Birthday Remembrance Requested by Barb & Susie

Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish

In Memory of † Joseph Naccarato Requested by Virginia & Edwin Bair

Saint Joseph Parish

In Memory of † Joseph Naccarato Requested by Virginia & Edwin Bair

Memorial Donations - St. Joseph

We gratefully acknowledge the following people who made donations to St. Joseph Parish: In Memory of † William Caterini from Joe & Judy Kalish, Jeff & Joanie Phillips, Leonard Sliacky, Elaine Helsel, Chuck & Diane Dulick, Jim & Judy Georgagis, David Sliacky & Larry & Jessie Lou Papini.

In Memoriam

P LEASE PRAY for the repose of the souls of

William Morgan from Saint Oliver Plunkett Parish and

John Delegram from Ave Maria Parish. May their souls

and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of

God, rest in peace. Amen.

Up-Dating Our Parish Prayer Lists - All Parishes

In the coming weeks we will be updating all of our parish prayer lists. All of the names on our prayer lists Have been removed so that we can begin to established a list that is current. If you would like to keep someone on the prayer list or add a person to the list please fill out the form below and return it by way of the collection basket or mail it to your administration center. Thank you for your cooperation. *************************************************

Prayer List

Parish:___________________________________________ Name of Person(s) to add or keep on new prayer list:

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Contact Name:_____________________________________ Phone #___________________________________________

St. Oliver Plunkett: David Snyder

Prayer for the Sick Almighty and Eternal God, You are the everlasting Health

of those who believe in You. Hear us for Your sick servant (N…) for whom we implore

the aid of Your tender mercy, that being restored to bodily health,

he (she) may give thanks to You in Your Church. Through Christ our Lord,

Amen.


Ave Maria Parish This weekend, 9/12-13, 2015 the second collection will be for the Bishop’s Education Fund. Next weekend, 9/19-20, 2015 the second collection will be for the Cemetery Maintenance Fund.

Saint Agnes Parish This Saturday, 9/12,2015 the second collection will be for the Bishop’s Education Fund. Next Saturday, 9/19,2015 the second collection will be for the Parish Share.

Saint Thomas Aquinas & Saint Joseph Parishes

This Sunday 9/13, 2015 the second collection will be for the Bishop’s Education Fund. Next Sunday, 9/20, 2015 the second collection will be for Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Stewardship / Collections Second Collections

Parish Share 2015 Update: Ave Maria Parish Parish Share goal: $55,019.00 Received to date: $21,085.00 Balance owed: $33,934.00

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Parish Share goal: $18,714.00 Received to date: $11,556.00 Balance owed: $7,158.00

St. Joseph Parish Parish Share goal: $15,603.00 Received to date: $6,864.00 Balance owed: $8,739.00

St. Oliver Plunkett Parish Share goal: $26,454.00 Received to date: $15,019.00 Balance owed: $11,435.00

Early Bulletin Deadline

Due to an early deadline because of the Labor Day Holiday, the offertory collection totals will not be posted in this bulletin. All collections totals will appear in next weeks bulletin. *********************************************************************************************

Regional Gathering of

Guilds - All Parishes On Thursday, September 3, 2015 a historic moment took place among our regional parishes with the gathering of women from each of the guilds of the region. Father Ed and Father Paul asked the guilds to begin to part-

ner together for spiritual and social occasions to build community among the women of all five parishes of our region as we seek ways to build unity among our faith communities in our regional model of ministry.

The Saint Thomas Aquinas Guild hosted the “Meet and Greet” evening reflecting a “Beach” theme as we prepared to observe Labor Day last week. Debbie Kallis as the Guild President welcomed all and introduced the members of that guild. Debbie provided a great reflection on the call we have received to become a “Team,” citing that team means for us: “T”ogether, “E”veryone “A”chieves “M”ore! Father Ed then spoke thanking the Saint Thomas Guild for hosting the event and thanking all those who came to the meet and greet event. Father Ed highlighted the proposal Bishop

Zubik has invited all of our five parishes to evaluate, the possibility of forming one parish in Southeast Washington County. Father Ed thanked all who gathered for being women who love Jesus, women of faith, and women of the Church as he led the prayer of blessing over the gathering and for the food provided. A wonderful array of food was then partaken by all who

gathered and much conversation occurred among the participants as we seek ways to strive to build greater unity among our parish-es. Nancy Yakopovich then offered some reflections on the Biblical notion of salt, citing that in the Bible from the Book of Leviticus that the ancient understanding of salt is that of friend-ship and relationship. From the Gospel of Saint Matthew, we all hear the call by Jesus that “You are the salt of the earth.” Each participant in the meet and greet was presented with a packet of salt with the quote by Jesus as a visible reminder of the call we

receive to go forth in this new model of Team Ministry at all levels for every ministry and organization of our regional parishes. Father Paul concluded the gathering with prayer, asking God to help us to be truly salt of the earth – that through our lives of faith that we will respond generously to the call of Jesus partnering together in our regional parishes to build the kingdom of God. We look forward to future guild gather-ings among our parishes. Special words of appreciation and gratitude to Debbie Kallis, John Kallis Lisa Amber, Lynne Gwyer, Nancy Yakopovich, Angie Fowkes, Michele Herron, Kristen Zelnis, Barb Mayers, Barb Vrable, & Jean Timlin. Also gratitude is expressed to all who donated food and/or door prize basket items.

Father Paul & Lisa Amber

Nancy Yakopovich

Debbie Kallis

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