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Page 1: Your Catholic Community of Avella, Bulger, Burgettstown ...€¦ · McDonald PA 15057 724-926-2984 St. Ann 967 Grant St. Bulger PA 15019 724-796-3791 St. Columbkille 103 Church Rd

Your Catholic Community of Avella, Bulger, Burgettstown, Imperial, McDonald, Oakdale

St. Alphonsus St. Ann St. Columbkille

St. Michael Our Lady of Lourdes St. Patrick

We follow JESUS CHRIST, fed by EUCHARIST and WORD, called to LOVE, SERVE, and WELCOME all.

Our Lady of Lourdes

1109 Main St.

Burgettstown PA 15021

724-947-3363

St. Patrick

7322 Noblestown Rd

Oakdale PA 15071

724-693-9260

Mass Times

Saturday evening Vigil

4:00 p.m. St. Alphonsus

4:00 p.m. St. Michael

5:00 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes

6:30 p.m. St. Columbkille

Sunday

8:00 a.m. St. Columbkille

8:30 a.m. St. Alphonsus

9:00 a.m. St. Ann

9:00 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes

10:30 a.m. St. Patrick

11:00 a.m. St. Columbkille

11:00 a.m. St. Michael

Monday

8:00 a.m. St. Alphonsus

8:00 a.m. St. Columbkille

Tuesday

8:00 a.m. St. Patrick

8:30 a.m. St. Michael

Wednesday

8:30 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes

7:15 p.m. St. Columbkille

Thursday

8:00 a.m. St. Patrick

6:30 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes

Friday

8:00 a.m. St. Alphonsus

8:00 a.m. St. Ann

Confession Schedule

Tues & Thurs

7:30-7:45 a.m. St. Patrick

Friday

7:30-7:45 a.m. St. Ann

Saturday

12-12:30 p.m St. Columbkille

3:15-3:40 p.m. St. Alphonsus

3:15-3:40 p.m. St. Michael

4:15-4:40 p.m. Our Lady of

Lourdes

St. Alphonsus

219 W Lincoln Av

McDonald PA 15057

724-926-2984

St. Ann

967 Grant St.

Bulger PA 15019

724-796-3791

St. Columbkille

103 Church Rd

Imperial PA 15126

724-695-7325

St. Michael

97 Highland Ave

Avella PA 15312

724-587-3570

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2019

“She will bear a son and

you are to name him Jesus,

because he will save his

people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:21

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Baptisms are celebrated by appointment. First-time parents

are asked to attend Pre-Baptism Class, open to parishioners

within our six-parish grouping. Contact Carmela Galloway

at 724-695-7325 or [email protected]

Next Baptism Class

Tuesday, January 14, 6:00 PM

St. Patrick Parish Hall

Parish Membership

Anyone wishing to become a member of the parish may

register via parish website (grouping329.org) or by calling

one of the parish offices. Letters to serve as Confirmation

or Baptism Sponsor can be issued only to registered and

participating parishioners who meet sponsorship eligibility.

Matrimony

To schedule a wedding, please call one of our

parish offices at least 6 months in advance.

Holy Hours of Adoration

& Benediction

Our parish offers regular opportunities to adore our Lord in the

Blessed Sacrament

�� St. Alphonsus: 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds 7-8pm

�� St. Patrick: 2nd & 4th Weds 7-8pm

�� Our Lady of Lourdes: 1st Thurs 5:30-6:30pm

Bulletin Items

To submit bulletin items, please contact

Sharon Serratore at [email protected]

or 724-926-2984

Thank you for your generous support�

� � Sunday Collections from December 14th & 15th� � � �

� �

St. Alphonsus� � � � St. Michael� � �

Weekly � $ 2,789� � Not available at time� �

Monthly� $ 283� � of bulletin submission��

SVdP� � $ 160� � � � �

St. Ann� � � � Our Lady of Lourdes� �

Not available at � � � Weekly� $ 2,203� �

time of bulletin � � � Monthly� $ 75�

submission� � � � Captial Improvement� $ 276 �

St. Patrick� �

Not available at time of �

bulletin submission�

St. Columbkille� � � �

Not available at � � �

time of bulletin submission � � �

Rest in Peace

John Konieczny Beverly J. Dadowski

Father of Patrick, St. Alphonsus St. Alphonsus

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God,

rest in peace.

Readings for Sunday Mass

December 22, 2019 December 29, 2019

Reading 1 Isaiah 7:10-14 Reading 1 Sirach 3:2-6,12-14

Reading 2 Romans 1:1-7 Reading 2 Colossians 3:12-21

Gospel Matthew 1:18-24 Gospel Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

Gracious and loving God, �

we understand that You call us to be stewards of Your abundance, and

caretakers of all that You have entrusted to us. Help us always to use Your

gifts wisely and teach us to share them generously. May our faithful

stewardship bear witness to the love of Christ.�

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Holy Mass Schedule for

Christmas, Mary the Mother of God and Christmas Season

Wednesday, December 25

Christmas Day

8:00am St. Columbkille

8:30am St. Alphonsus

9:00am St. Ann

10:00am Our Lady of Lourdes

10:30am St. Patrick

11:00am St. Michael

11:00am St. Columbkille

Tuesday, December 24

Christmas Eve

No daily Mass at St. Michael nor at St. Patrick

4:00pm Our Lady of Lourdes

4:00pm St. Patrick

4:00pm St. Alphonsus

4:00pm St. Columbkille

4:00pm St. Michael

6:00pm St. Ann

6:30pm St. Columbkille

10:00pm St. Alphonsus

10:00pm St. Columbkille

Tuesday, December 31 Vigil Mass

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

No daily Mass at St. Michael nor at St. Patrick

4:00pm St. Michael

4:00pm St. Alphonsus

6:00pm St. Ann

6:30pm St. Columbkille

Wednesday, January 1

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

8:00am St. Columbkille

9:00am Our Lady of Lourdes

10:30am St. Patrick

11:00am St. Columbkille

Thursday, January 2 - One Mass

No 6:30pm Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes

8:00am St. Patrick (7:30 Confessions)

Friday, January 3 - One Mass

No daily Mass at St. Alphonsus

8:00am St. Ann (7:30 Confessions)

Thursday, December 26 - One Mass

No 6:30pm Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes

8:00am St. Patrick (7:30 Confessions)

Friday, December 27 - One Mass

No 8:00am Mass at St. Alphonsus

8:00am St. Ann (7:30 Confessions)

VISITING US? BEEN AWAY FOR A WHILE? WE WELCOME YOU!

Have you been away for a while? You are missed ! Whether it’s been a few

years or a few weeks - we welcome you!

If you’ve been away from the Church - for whatever reason, for however long

or short - we are blessed to have you here to worship and to celebrate the

Eucharist with us. Please continue to join our parish family on Sunday Mass.

Jesus is here! Keep coming, keep praying! Ask questions! You can be sure that

there are others who have walked a similar path and would be happy to listen

to you or help you get answers to your questions. Just reach out to Sharon

Serratore, Pastoral Associate, at 724-926-2984 or [email protected].

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God;

have faith in Me.” John 14:1

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Oplatki Christmas Wafers

One of the customs of Christmas is Oplatki.

This tradition originated in Poland during

the early Christian times. It is also popular

in Eastern Europe, including Lithuania and

Slovakia. The Christian custom began with a

single white wafer, baked from flour and

water. The wafers are designed to display

Christmas images, such as the Nativity of

the Lord. Oplatki are enjoyed by families,

typically as the Christmas meal begins.

Generally, the eldest member of the family

will begin the ritual by breaking off a piece

of the wafer and passing it to another

family member with a blessing.

The significance of the Oplatki Christmas

wafer is in that it shadows the Eucharistic

meal that we as Catholics participate in at

each Mass. Just as we share in the Eucharist

as one family in Chirst and receive the

Lords’ love through the Eucharist, the

Oplatki allows for one’s immediate family

to come together and share the love they

have for one another. Consider making

theis tradition part of your family Christmas

meal.

Oplatki will be available in our parishes. A

suggested donation is $3.00 per package.

ST. VALENTINE BOXES �

FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS & MILITARY FAMILIES�

This St. Valen�ne's Day, our parishes will be sending "Love and Care" packages

to those parishioners in college and those serving in the military. Do you have a

loved one we can send a package to? Please complete the a$ached form, then

mail to one of the offices or drop in the offertory basket. You can also email the

informa�on to Sharon Serratore at [email protected]. Please provide

names and addresses of recipients by Sunday, January 19, 2020 ! Thank you. � �

Valen�ne Love and Care Package Recipient�

NAME: ____________________________________________�

ADDRESS: __________________________________________�

____________________________________________________�

Food Allergy? Please circle: YES or NO�

If YES, to what ? _______________________________�

Name submi$ed by _________________________________

____________________________________________________�

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Consecration to the

Holy Family of

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

December 29, 2019

Families today face many struggles,

both through cultural pressure and

through the personal struggles that

accompany daily life. Despite these

struggles—and partly as a result of

conquering them—families have

great capacity for love and joy, a

joy that is strengthened through

the peace and truth that is found

in Christ.

Next Sunday, December 29, is the

feast of the Holy Family of Jesus,

Mary, and Joseph. At each of the Masses during this weekend, the families of our parish

will be invited to pray the prayer of consecration to the Holy Family for their own

families. In this prayer, we will ask for the aid or intercession of the perfect son Jesus

Christ, Mary the perfect mother, and Joseph who is a model for every father. The

Knights of Columbus are providing prayer cards, which will be handed out before the

start of all the Masses that weekend.

Each family will be invited to consecrate themselves to the Holy Family and to devote

themselves to the ideal model of familial love set by Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Through

this consecration, you will be accepting the truth that salvation history was changed

forever by a family, and that through your family, your ‘domestic church,’ you are

called to follow their example. Consecration to the Holy Family recognizes that your

family is sacred. We invite every family to take part in this prayer and blessing.

“Love is shown by little things, by attention to small daily signs which make

us feel at home. Faith grows when it is lived and shaped by love. That is

why our families, our homes, are true domestic churches. They are the right

place for faith to become life, and to grow in faith.”

Pope Francis, World Meeting of Families, Philadelphia, 2015�

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World’s Largest

Pro-Life Event

March for Life 2020

Friday, January 24 in Washington D.C.

Registration is now open for the March for Life! Join tens of thousands of pro-lifers from all

over the country as we defend the unborn & witness to the sanctity of human life! The bus

leaves Our Lady of Lourdes at 5:30am, & St. Columbkille at 6am on Fri., Jan. 24. Cost is $30

for adults & $15 for students. Please RSVP by Jan. 21 at [email protected], or

724-695-7325, or fill out the online form at https://www.grouping329.org/march-for-life.

Will you be there?

All parishioners are invited to join the "31 Club"

as a way to pray for priestly vocations. Those who

join pledge to perform a spiritual act of their

choosing for this intention (e.g., praying a rosary).

This is done once a month, on the day of one's

birth. There are binders in the back of church for

you to sign up. You may also sign up on the

parish website.�

In today’s Liturgy we hear about Mary, the

mother of Jesus, and our mother, too. Mary we

know, and as Joseph learned, was open to the

promptings of the Holy Spirit in giving birth to

the promised messiah, Emmanuel. She was the

human tabernacle for the divine Word that

became flesh. Now she can intercede for us as

we labor to create a new parish. We can be sure

that Mary wants us to bring Christ to our world

through our bonds of faith, hope, and love.

May our new parish surge with great joy and

devotion to our Blessed Mother!

“Hail Mary, full of grace...pray for us, sinners,

now, and at the hour of our death.”

ATTENTION YOUTH GROUP . . .

Our youth ministry will be on hiatus over Christmas

& will start up again in mid-January.

On Friday, January 24, Fr. Zach will be leading our parish on a

memorable trip to Washington, DC to join others across our

country to support life in the National March for Life 2020.

Traditionally there are many young people at the March. Won’t

you join our parish as we defend life? For more info visit https://

www.grouping329.org/march-for-life

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Special Double Issue of the Pittsburgh Catholic in December

The Pittsburgh Catholic Newspaper is producing a special double issue

for Christmas. The December 20 and 27 editions will be combined.

The issue will feature the annual special full-color Christmas photo

on page one, with a special Christmas message to all the faithful

from Bishop David Zubik. Do not miss this special issue. Weekly

publication will resume with the issue of Friday, January 3.

H e a l t h M i n i s t r y

Luke 9:2 says “And He sent them to proclaim

the kingdom of God and heal the sick.”�

We are looking forward to revitalizing the

HEALTH MINISTRY that was begun in some of

our parishes. We are asking all of the nurses in our

six parishes and anyone who would be interested in

helping to come forth and help in the Ministry. �

Some of the outreach activities that we’d like to

provide are: taking blood pressures before or after

Masses in each church, visiting shut�ins, bringing

health speakers, visiting the hospitalized. If you are

a nurse and can possibly help, contact Sharon at

[email protected] or 724�926�2984.�

After the holidays, we would like to have an

informal meeting of all interested volunteers.�

We are His ministry “for we are God’s

co�workers; you are God’s field.” 1 Cor 3:9�

Pierogie Sale for the holidays�

The Our Lady of Lourdes Christian Mothers are selling frozen pierogies for $7.00/dozen. If you’d like

to purchase any for your holiday celebrations, please contact Phyllis Pensak at 724�809�1269.�

Follow-up to the Training for our Eucharistic Ministers . . .

All who bring Communion to the Sick are asked to attend a mandatory training at Our Lady of

Lourdes on Saturday, January 18, from 1pm-2pm. The purpose is to unify the practices of our six

churches. Any new people who would like to start this ministry are also welcome, even if you are

not a Eucharistic Minister at Mass. Please RSVP to Sharon at [email protected] or at 724-926-

2984, or register online at https://www.grouping329.org/homebound-em-training.

All Eucharistic Ministers who missed the EM training are asked to visit the parish website to listen

to the recording of the training, at https://www.grouping329.org/eucharistic-minister.

Please call the parish if you have trouble accessing this page. Thank you for your ministry!

AVELLA FOOD BANK

St. Michael Parish will once

again be collecting canned

goods and non-perishable food

items for the Avella Food

Bank. Thank you for your

wonderful generosity in the

past. Please support this im-

portant effort again this year.

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What’s the difference between a Good Advent

and a Great Advent? Just 4 Minutes ! �

Sign up for Dynamic Catholic’s daily video

program, (sent straight to your email) that

will help you to prepare daily for Christmas

like never before! �

Sign up at dynamiccatholic.com�

Our next bap�sm class is Tuesday, January 14,

6:00pm, in St. Patrick Parish Hall. This class is

open to any parishioners in our six�parish

grouping who are having their first child

bap�zed. You must register ahead of �me if

you wish to a'end. �

Please contact Ms. Carmela Galloway at �

724�695�7325

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Men’s Retreat: All men of our grouping of six are invited

February 7�9, 2020 �

If you are interested in coming or would like more information, contact

Matt Lewis (412�339�4351 / [email protected])

Mike Kiss (412�551�7598 / [email protected])

Registration deadline is January 10, 2020. �

Marriage Moments

In the northern hemisphere, Christmas coincides with the longest

nights of the year. Let darkness be your friend. Pause with your honey

amidst your busy preparations to go outside (even in the cold) and

look at the sky. Ponder your smallness in this universe, but also the

warmth and the gift of your love for each other.

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Liturgy Schedule / Mass Intentions�

Saturday, December 21� Vigil for Sunday�

4:00 pm� St. Alphonsus� � Frank & Eileen Lauff (Family)� � � � �

4:00 pm� St. Michael� � Linda Gilmore (Jackie, Janet, Janelle Families & Bob & Zelma Pollack)� �

5:00 pm� Our Lady of Lourdes� George & Lois Acklin (Children)�

6:30 pm� St. Columbkille�� Fred Snatchko, Birthday (Bill & Mary Gamble)� �

Sunday, December 22� � Fourth Sunday of Advent�

8:00 am � St. Columbkille�� In Honor of Doug & Lynn’s 25

th

Wedding Anniversary (Pappy, Eli, �

� � � � � � Travis, Devin, & Sara)� �

8:30 am�� St. Alphonsus� � Patrick Fages (Mom)� � �

9:00 am�� St. Ann�� � Mary Bokulich (JoAnne Bokulich)� � � �

9:00 am�� Our Lady of Lourdes� Mildred Chilensky (1

st

Anniversary, Family)�

10:30 am � St. Patrick� � Michael Lauff (Morning Mass Friends)� �

11:00 am� St. Columbkille�� Zach Martin (Mary Ann & George)�

11:00 am� St. Michael� � John Tranquill (Parents, Jim & Mary Ann Tranquill)�

Monday, December 23�� St. John of Kanty�

8:00 am�� St. Alphonsus� � Eileen Lauff (Family)� �

8:00 am�� St. Columbkille � Rebecca Stranko (CM/G)� �

Tuesday, December 24�� Vigil of Christmas�

4:00 pm� St. Alphonsus� � Living & Deceased Parishioners�

4:00 pm� St. Columbkille�� Children of the Parish � � �

4:00 pm� St. Michael� � For the Living & Deceased of the Parish�

4:00 pm� Our Lady of Lourdes� Christmas Memorials�

4:00 pm� St. Patrick� � Living & Deceased Members of St. Patrick Church�

6:00 pm� St. Ann�� � Jenny Collins (Blanche)�

6:30 pm� St. Columbkille�� Parish Benefactors�

10:00 pm� St. Alphonsus� � Living & Deceased Parishioners�

10:00 pm� St. Columbkille�� Respect for All Life� � � � � �

Wednesday, December 25� The Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Day�

8:00 am�� St. Columbkille�� For the Sick of the Parish� �

8:30 am�� St. Alphonsus� � Living & Deceased Parishioners�

9:00 am�� St. Ann�� � Giovanna Collins (Russo Family)�

10:00 am � Our Lady of Lourdes� Christmas Memorials�

10:30 am � St. Patrick� � Living & Deceased Members of St. Patrick Church�

11:00 am � St. Columbkille�� Intentions of Flower Donors � �

11:00 am � St. Michael� � For the Living & Deceased of the Parish�

Thursday, December 26� St. Stephen, the first Martyr�

8:00 am � St. Patrick� � Deceased members of the Sacco & Stasko Families (Jeanne Sacco)�

Friday, December 27� � St. John, Apostle, Evangelist� �

8:00 am�� St. Ann�� � George & Maryann Stamos (Mary & George Stamos)� � �

Saturday, December 28� Vigil for Sunday�

4:00 pm� St. Alphonsus� � Frank Lauff (Friends from 4:00 pm Saturday Mass)� �

4:00 pm� St. Michael� � Joseph “Smokey” Yamber (Rosemary & Ben Wolf)� �

5:00 pm� Our Lady of Lourdes� Mary Tulle (Rita & Marie)� �

6:30 pm� St. Columbkille�� Chuck Singiser (Rich & Chris Ann Heron)� � � �

Sunday, December 29� � The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph�

8:00 am�� St. Columbkille�� Fr. Ken Keene (Ronald & Christine Luffy)� � �

8:30 am�� St. Alphonsus� � Rosemarie Rupar (Rudy Pleskovich)�

9:00 am�� St. Ann�� � Jane Secco (Family)� � � �

9:00 am�� Our Lady of Lourdes� Jake Schneider (Kelly)�

10:30 am� St. Patrick� � Carolyn Rolewski (The Merlino Family)�

11:00 am� St. Columbkille�� Joseph Vavaro (Robin & Glenn)�� � � � �

11:00 am� St. Michael� � Fred Hofrichter (Dorothy & John Chechuck)�

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Please be aware that scammers are emailing and tex'ng parishioners, claiming to be their

pastor and asking for gi* cards. If you receive an email or text from one who claims to be

your priest, asking for gi* cards or money: DO NOT RESPOND. Do not click on anything in the

email. Call the parish office immediately to report it. Anyone who has given money or gi*

cards in response to such a request should call the police. Your clergy will never make an

urgent request for money or gi* cards via email or text. If you wonder whether a parish re-

quest for giving is legi'mate, call your parish office to ask.�

St. Alphonsus

Office Hours:

Mon & Weds 8AM-12PM

219 W Lincoln Ave

McDonald PA 15057

Tel: 724-926-2984 Email:

[email protected]

Faith Formation: 412-874-5092

[email protected]

St. Ann

Office Hours:

Tues & Weds 10AM-3PM

967 Grant St

Bulger PA 15019

Tel: 724-796-3791 Email:

[email protected]

Faith Formation: 412-443-2391

[email protected]

St. Michael

Office Hours:

Tues & Thurs 8AM--3PM

97 Highland Ave

Avella PA 15312

Tel: 724-587-3570

Email: [email protected]

Faith Formation: 724-587-3570

[email protected]

Our Lady of Lourdes

Office Hours:

Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM

1109 Main St

Burgettstown PA 15021

Tel: 724-947-3363

Email: [email protected]

Faith Formation: 724-947-2743

[email protected]

St. Patrick

Office Hours:

Mon-Thurs 8AM-1PM

7322 Noblestown Rd

Oakdale PA 15071

Tel: 724-693-9260

Email: [email protected]

Faith Formation: 412-327-5822

[email protected]

Catholic Community of Avella, Bulger, Burgettstown, Imperial, McDonald, Oakdale

Administrator Rev. Harry Bielewicz 724-695-7325 [email protected]

Parochial Vicar Rev. Zachary Galiyas 724-947-3363 [email protected]

In Residence Rev. James McDonough, JCL, STL & Rev. Benedetto P. Vaghetto, VJ, JCL

Pastoral Associate Sharon Serratore 724-926-2984 [email protected]

Parish Website grouping329.org

PENNSYLVANIA CHILD LINE: 1-800-932-0313

DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR

OFFICE: (412)456-3093 HOTLINE: 1-888-808-1235

CALL 911 immediately if a child is in danger.

St. Columbkille

Office Hours:

Mon-Fri 9AM– 4PM

103 Church Rd

Imperial PA 15126

Tel: 724-695-7325 Email:

[email protected]

Faith Formation: 412-724-695-2146

[email protected]

Does your ministry have an upcoming event or news to share? Let

us know! Contact Sharon Serratore, Pastoral Associate for our six,

so that it can be shared with our entire parish family. Email news

and photos to [email protected], or call 724-926-2984.

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WAYNE’S BODY SHOPSERVING YOU SINCE 1969

724.947.9170 1955 Smith Twp. State Rd, Slovan [email protected]

ALL INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCEPTEDALL WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED

DR. KUCHERAND ASSOCIATES

OPTOMETRISTS241 Three Springs Dr. Ste 14 • Weirton, WV

304-748-2055

728 Steubenville

Burgettstown, PA 15021

724-729-3500

www.iannettis.com

GREEN’S ROAD &TOWING SERVICE• 24 Hour Emergency Roadside Assistance

• Full Maintenance and Repair Services2079 Smith Twp. State Road, Burgettstown

724-947-3096

LEE & MARTIN FUNERAL HOME Charles J. Dougherty, Supervisor 73 Highland Avenue • Burgettstown, PA • 724-947-9518 Ashley Miller Dougherty, Funeral Director

Armando Avolio, Jr. MD Vincent J. Ripepi, DO Gregory B. Christiansen, MD Michael J. Scheel, MD John M. Gibbons, MD Joseph P. Stracci, DO Patrick T. McCulloch, MD David M. Welker, MD Jocelyn R. Idema, DO Justin A. Zenner, DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Foot & Ankle Reconstruction • Joint Replacement Hand & Upper Extremities • Sports Medicine • Rehabilitation • Back & Spine

724-225-8657 • www.advancedorthopaedics.net • Washington-Pittsburgh-McMurray-Charerloi-Waynesburg

Advanced Surgical HospitalA Physician Owned Hospital

Kurt J. WinterAttorney at Law

• Wills, PoWer of Attorney, estAtes & trusts• notAry Public •

1535 Main St. • Burgettstown724-947-4707

- House Calls Available -

1905 Steubenville Pike, Bavington724-899-3344

FAMCAREPHARMACY

Free Prescription DeliveryPrescriptions • Home Health Care Supplies

Insurance Plans AcceptedBurgettstown Plaza • 724-947-7000

Commercial • ResidentialParts • Service • Installation

(724) 225-6260www.mckeanplumbing.com

PA0985

Contact Sue Novosel to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6318

125 American Ave., Langeloth, PA 15054Office: 724.947.2284 Cell: 724.350.1064Grass Cutting • Mulching • Tree Removal • Retaining Walls • Patios

Driveway Sealing • Concrete Work • Bobcat Service & MORE

Jerome A. Stefkovich Owner / Supervisor / Lifelong Parishioner

Beth Stefkovich Dunmore Funeral Director / Lifelong Parishioner

18 Campbell Street, Avella, PA 15312724-587-3825

www.stefkovichfuneralhome.com

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Jeffrey P. Derrico, Esquire

Stephanie C. Lucchino,Senior Paralegal

GREENLEE DERRICO POSA, LLC

122 South McDonald StreetMcDonald, PA 15057

724-926-3115

A. C. Lardieri, D.M.D.850 Noblestown Rd.Suite 101McDonald, PA 15057(724) 926-0111

LORETTA KENDALL LAW PCIncome Tax Preparation

Gas Lease - Wills/EstatesReal Estate - Deeds - Business

364 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald724-926-9256

[email protected]

Professional Chimney Sweeps Wood Stoves ~ Fireplaces Repairs • Repointing • Rebuilding Relining • Capping • Animal Removal

John M. Baker - Parishioner(724) 356-2551

9 Walnut Rd., McDonald, PA 15057CERTIFIED-INSURED

West Hills Law412-329-6959

Attorney Aaron M. Tomczak

• DUI • Personal Injury • Estate Planning • Estate Administration

5021 Noblestown Rd. Oakdale, PA

www.westhillslaw.com

Phone: 724-947-3500 www.MRaganSales.com

FROM PAINT TO CHAINSAWS, RAGAN’S HAS WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT!

1569 Smith Township State Rd., Atlasburg, PA 15004

F. Jay Nation, Jr. • Owner/Supervisor Parishioner • Heath J. Graff

724-926-2300

HEATING & AIRCONDITIONING

www.colemanmitchell.com

[email protected]

S & H C O N S T R U C T I O NCommercial / Residential

Home Restoration SpecialistTed Swoger, Owner

130 E. O’Hara St. • McDonald(724) 926-2005

Electrical ServicesREGISTERED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORwww.countylineelectrical.comFULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATESMichael J. Martinick, President

412-997-4303

Hartman Flower & Gift Shoppe 1529 Main Street Burgettstown, PA 15021 Telephone 724-947-5407 or 724-947-3210

Betty Hartman50 Years of Service

Burgettstown Auto PartsMcDonald Auto Supply

Weirton NAPAAll stores owned & operAted by the pAvAn FAmily

Louis T. Ursitz

Established in 1974

Residential & CommercialFree Estimates/Fully Insured

PA: 002536

Heating & Air Conditioning

McDonald724-796-8741

Claudine TeaTino Young, Fd/owner

andrew J. Chunko, SuperviSor

www.youngfhinc.com

YOUNG FUNERAL HOME&

CREMATION SERVICES INC.

23 erie Mine road 724-947-2049 BurgeTTSTown, pa 15021 Fax 724-927-0828

The Duritza Family of Markets“Fresh Surprises Everyday”!

just rightWE APPRECIATE YOU!

Canonsburg Imperial 724-745-2900 724-695-1669 Washington Weirton 724-223-5494 304-723-1025

www.ShopnSaveFood.com

THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC. and Crematory

PATRICK J. KONIECZNY, - Imperial, PA 15126Owner/Supervisor - 724-685-2800

PARK N. CROSIER, Oakdale, PA 15071Supervisor - 724-693-2800

Richard F. Robert W.THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC. AARON LEE ENGEL, - McDonald, PA 15057

Supervisor - 724-926-2800PHYLLIS PENSAK NAGY, Midway, PA 15060

Supervisor - 724-796-3301PATRICK J. KONIECZNYOwner