Church of St. Anne A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust + A Parish in the Diocese of Greensburg

1870 Rostraver Road, Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania 15012

The Reverend David J. Nazimek, Pastor ~ dnazimek@dioceseofgreensburg.org The Reverend Richard J. Zelik, OFM, Cap ~ Weekend Assistant

Lauretta Stanley, Director of Faith Formation ~ lstanley@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Mass for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 2, 2020, can be viewed by visiting www.stannerostraver.org. On the home page, choose Media/Videos.

*Parish Office Hours*

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

(Out for Lunch: Noon until 1:00 p.m.)

Thursday: 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 Noon

Saturday: Closed Sunday: 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

Noon until 1:00 p.m.

Evenings by Appointment

** Church Hours **

Saturday: 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m. until 12:00 Noon

Monday: 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Thursday: 7:30 a.m. until Noon

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 2, 2020

EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES Weekends: Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 PM

Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 AM & 11 AM

Weekdays: Monday & Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 AM

Holy Days: Consult the Mass schedule in the bulletin. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

Parish Telephone Numbers

Parish Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-872-3555 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .724-872-3373

Faith Formation (Office) . . . . . .724-872-3486

Faith Formation (Cell) . . . . . . . .724-787-1989

Website: www.stannerostraver.org

Boy Scout, Joseph Kudla is pictured here, together

with his Pastor, Father David Nazimek, and Barbara

Zucconi, trained counselor, who prepared Joseph to

receive the Ad Altare Dei (To the Altar of God) reli-

gious emblem. This emblem was presented to Joseph

at the annual Scout Mass at St. Regis Church in Traf-

ford, whose pastor, Father E. George Saletrik, is the

Scout chaplain for the Diocese of Greensburg. Joseph

is a student at Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-

Senior High School entering his freshman year. God

Bless You, Joseph, for a job well done!

FAITH FORMATION-ORGANIZATIONS MINISTRIES-PRAYER GROUPS

Faith Formation ~ Grades 1, 2 & 3: Students attend class every Sunday morning from 9:30 a.m. until

10:45 a.m. at the Church of St. Anne according to a previously mailed

schedule. Classes have recessed for the Summer.

Faith Formation ~ Grades 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8:

Students attend class on biweekly Mondays from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Holy Family Church according to a previously mailed

schedule. Classes have recessed for the Summer.

Baptism Preparation Class (Pre-Jordan):

Parents and sponsors are required to participate before the day of Baptism. To register for an upcoming class, call the

Office of Faith Formation, 724-872-3486.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the organizations* usually meeting on the days and times listed below

will resume gatherings in the future.

*New Society: Members meet Tuesdays at 12:00 noon for afternoon

fellowship, unless otherwise planned.

*Christian Mothers: Members gather trimonthly and attend the 8:00 a.m. Mass on

the third Sunday of the month followed by a business meeting, unless otherwise planned.

*Holy Name Society: Members attend the 8:00 a.m. Mass on the second Sunday of

the month followed by a business meeting, unless otherwise planned.

Outreach Ministry:

Are you a housebound parishioner needing company; a caregiver needing a break from an everyday routine? Please

call the Parish Office, 724-872-3555.

Prayer Shawl Ministry:

Gatherings are planned according to the mention in the bulletin.

Disciples of Prayer: Do you need someone to pray for you or for your special intentions? Please call the Parish Office, 724-872-3555.

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Gatherings are held every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. unless

otherwise mentioned. Call the Parish Office, 724-872-3555, for more information.

Service Men and Women Prayer Requests: As we would like to remember those parishioners or family

members who are serving in an area of conflict, please notify the Parish Office so that we can keep them in prayer.

Alar Flowers/Altar Bread and Wine: Call the Parish Office, 724-872-3555, early in the week for an upcoming weekend if you want to purchase the Altar Flowers or offer the Altar Bread and Wine in memory of a loved one who is deceased or for a special intention.

Gluten Free Hosts: Those gluten intolerant may receive the Body of Christ in Communion. Father Dave will have the gluten-free hosts available when he distributes communion. Join in his line.

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Second Virtual Faith Fun Night

Super Saints: Women of the Bible

Wednesday, August 5 The Family Faith Fun Night, originally scheduled

for this past week, will be aired this Wednesday,

August 5. Parents have been asked to contact the

Parish Office, 724-872-3555, or Email,

mkoshar@dioceseofgreensburg.org,

if their child can participate and the ZOOM code

will be given to them. Virtual

learning is something that will be

put in place for Faith Formation,

at least until January, and this is a good opportunity

for the system to be tested and for the kids to get

familiar with the process. To view this Fun Night,

visit our website, www.stannerostraver.org, this

coming Wednesday, August 5, beginning at 6 p.m.,

choose Media at the top of the page and select Vir-

tual Faith Fun Night to view the upcoming video on

Women of the Bible. Included in this presenta-

tion will be a prayer, stories and interaction, along

with some music and an activity. Also, check

“Formation” for the Priceless treasure! Puzzle.

Faith Formation

CONFIRMATION 2020: The celebration of the Sacra-ment of Confirmation will take place on Tuesday, August 25, at 7:00 p.m. Parents are reminded to return all paper-work requested, if not already submitted, to Director of Faith Formation, Lauretta Stanley. For more information, call Lauretta, 724-872-3486.

APPRECIATION TO ALL OF THOSE IN MINISTRY who so faithfully donate their time serving at the Masses; TO ALL OF THOSE WHO SANITIZE AREAS of the Church so that those who come to pray or for Mass are pro-tected; TO ALL OF THOSE WHO PRAY that God will protect us at this time. COVID-19 continues, we under-stand, and your dedication through this pandemic is appre-ciated.

To receive COVID-19 related alerts and reminders from the Diocese of Greensburg, text “Faith” to the number 724-305-3057.

Sacrament of Confirmation

Living God’s Word—In the Gospel we hear that Jesus “was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick” (Matthew 14:14). Then we hear Jesus say to the disciples, “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food your-selves” (Matthew 14:16). How do these statements speak to your heart today?

—World Library Publications

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Let us pray for the Conversion of the World & for Peace.

18th

Sunday in Ordinary Time From her personal experience, Mother Teresa relates a story showing how generous the poor are, and how ready to share what little they have with others because they themselves have experienced hunger and poverty. Learning of a poor Hindu family in Calcutta who had been starving for many days, Mother Teresa visited them and gave a parcel of rice to the mother of the family. She was surprised to see that the woman divided the rice into two equal portions and gave one to her Moslem neighbor. When Mother Teresa asked her why she had done such a sacrificial deed, the woman re-plied: “My family can manage with half of what you brought. My neighbor’s family is in greater need because they have several children who are starving.” In the today’s Gospel account, the Apostles (in John’s account, a young boy), gave Jesus all they/he had -- five small loaves of bar-ley bread and two dried fish, -- and Jesus used that tiny amount to feed a multitude. The central theme of today’s readings is that God takes care of our physical and spiritual needs, if we put our trust in Him. He shares with us Jesus as our Savior and spiritual food, in Word and in Eucharist, thus, preparing us for the Heavenly banquet, and challenges us to share our blessings with others. In the first reading, Isaiah consoles the Jewish exiles in Babylon, assuring them of their return to homeland and promising them that their God alone can and will provide for their spiritual and physical needs. He will pardon their sins and will offer them participation in His eschatological ban-quet. Today’s Responsorial Psalm (Ps. 145), has us sing, “The Hand of the Lord feeds us; He answers all our needs,” in praise of the mercy, forgiveness and maternal care of a loving and providing God. In the short selection that we hear from Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul argues that since God’s love for us is so immense and infinite, “nothing can come between us and the love of God made visible in Christ Jesus our Lord.” In today’s Gospel, Jesus demonstrates God’s caring love for us by feeding the people, spiritually by His preaching, and physically by the miraculous multiplication of five loaves and two fish, which the apostles had brought for their lunch and which they gave Jesus to feed the people. This miracle shows the Divinity of Jesus, the providing care of God and the compassion of Jesus for the crowd. It is a Mes-sianic sign, presenting Jesus as the new Moses who fed the Israelites in the desert and the new Elisha who miraculously fed the starving people of Gilgal (2 Kings 42-44). The Eu-charistic wordings used, and the promise made by Jesus on the following day, that he would give His body and blood as food and drink, make the miracle a prefiguring symbol of the Holy Eucharist. We need to nourish our souls with Jesus in Word and Sacrament. We nourish our souls with the Word of God (by listening to God through reading the Bible) and with the Bread of Life (by receiving Jesus in Holy Communion). We need to find time to be with Christ both in personal and fam-ily prayer and in Adoration of the Eucharist whenever this is available. One way of listening to God is to read a passage in the Bible until it speaks to the heart, then stop to reflect

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on the message God is conveying to our hearts. The next step is to respond to God by prayer which is talking with Him, as to a friend in conversation, telling Him everything and asking Him for whatever we need.

AUGUST 6 – Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus – The Divinity of Jesus was made manifest to Sts. Peter, James, and John when Jesus appeared before them on Mount Tabor and His face and clothing shone radiantly. His appearance before the apostles was a confirmation to them of His relation to the Church and His role as the Son of God. A feast in honor of the Transfiguration has been cele-brated in the Christian Churches of the East since the fifth century. In the Middle Ages, as interest grew in the Holy Land and the various sites connected with the life of Jesus, this feast was established in the Western Roman Empire.

New Air Conditioner – Allow me to first thank so many of you who have been so generous with this year’s Dioce-san Lenten Appeal. The Diocesan Goal was $52,215.00, which we reached and exceeded. To date we have had pledged $57,835.00. The extra $5,620.00 will be applied to the new air conditioning unit for our church. Thank You again for your generosity during these difficult and unprec-edented times. Many thanks to so many of you who continue your Sunday contributions. Even though there is still a wariness because of the COVID-19, you still continue to be generous – drop-ping your envelopes in the mail, or in the mailbox by the office door, or on-line giving. God bless you. Your gener-osity enables us to meet our monthly expenses. Now a big request – In addition to your regular Sunday contributions, I am asking if you could make an additional contribution for the new church air-conditioning unit. You may still be at home because of the virus, but when you return, you will be assured of a new energy efficient air-conditioning unit that will keep you comfortable while in church. Any donation – large or small – is appreciated. All you need to do is place your donation in an envelope. Along with your name (so that we can give you credit for your donation), mark on the envelope –“New A/C Fund.” Many Thanks in advance for your generosity, and God Bless You!

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saturday, August 1 4:30 p.m. Joan K. Beck, Birthday Remembrance Frances & Gerry Sunday, August 2 8:00 a.m. Parish Family 11:00 a.m. Ann & George Bagay Jim & Maryann Amicucci & Sons

THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ARE LOCKED FOR PRIVATE PRAYER DURING USUAL CHURCH HOURS. PLEASE USE THE

ELEVATOR LOBBY DOOR AT THE SIDE ENTRANCE TO ENTER THE CHURCH IF YOU WISH TO PRAY PRIVATELY.

Monday, August 3 8:00 a.m. Tom Pitera and Annie Sabia-Susan Pitera Tuesday, August 4 ~ No Mass Wednesday, August 5 ~ No Mass Thursday, August 6 8:00 a.m. Jackie Centanni-Dolores & Ralph Friday, August 7 ~ No Mass NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saturday, August 8 4:30 p.m. Parish Family Sunday, August 9 8:00 a.m. Mass of Thanksgiving Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Bill & Karen Melilli-BJ & Michael 11:00 a.m. Tomm Lazar Wife, Shirley, Children & Grandchildren

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, usually held on Monday, and

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, usually held on Thursday, are to

be Prayed Individually in Private.

Masses for the Week

SUNDAY & DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday: 112: Is 55:1-3; Ps 145:8-9,15-18; Rom 8:35,37-39; Mt 14:13-21

Monday: 407: Jer 28:1-17; Ps 119:29,43,79-80,95,102; 408: Mt 24:22-36

Tuesday: 408: Jer 30:1-2,12-15,18-22; Ps 102:16-23,29, Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2,10-14

See 612: Ez 3:17-21; Mt 9:35—10:1 Wednesday: 409: Jer 31:1-7; (Ps) Jer 31:10-12b,13; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: 614: Dn 7:9-10,13-14; Ps 97:1-2,5-6,9;

2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9 Friday: 411: Na 2:1,3; 3:1-3,6-7; (Ps) Dt 32:35c-36b,39abcd,41; Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: 412: Hb 1:12—2:4; Ps 9:8-13; Mt 17:14-20 See 617: 1 Cor 2:1-10a; Lk 9:57-62 Sunday: 115: 1 Kgs 19:9a,11-13a; Ps 85:9-14;

Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33

Altar Bread & Wine ~ Birthday Remembrance

In Memory of Lynne Delsandro by Maureen Gioia

“A Closer Look at the Proverbs” is the title of a new on-line weekly Bible Study beginning this Friday, August 7, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. This Study will be offered via ZOOM and will be using the book, “The Proverbs Explained: A Blueprint for Christian Living” by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ. Father Pacwa is an interna-tionally known teacher and television personality who is fre-quently seen on EWTN television. Led by Molli Vassar, retired Faith Formation Director of the Diocese of Greensburg, those wishing to register should Email molli.vassar@gmail.com. Participants will be using their own Bible. There is no cost for the Study, however, reg-istration is required.

ST. FLORIAN PRESCHOOL in United is accepting ap-plications for two, part-time teacher aide positions for the 2020-2021 school term:

One position, Monday-Wednesday-Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.;

One position, Tuesday-Thursday from 7:45 a.m. until 12:00 Noon.

The schedule coincides with the school year and is a seasonal position.

Candidates must be practicing Catholics and would be under the guidance and direction of Mrs. Lottie Hirak, pre-school teacher. Resumes should be sent to St. Florian Church, 4263 Route 981, P. O. Box 187, United, PA, 15689, Attention, Dr. Joseph Dreliszak. Once resumes are received, individuals will be called for an interview.

THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY IS OFFERING FRO-ZEN MEAT RAVIOLI for $8.00/dozen. For purchase, please come to the Parish Office during office hours as listed on the front of the bulletin.

TO ARRANGE FOR ONLINE WEEKLY DONATIONS TO OUR PARISH, visit www.stannerostraver.org and click the “donate” tab in the right hand corner at the top of the home page or choose the quick links chain to “online giving” on the pull-down menu.

Diocesan/Parish/On-Line Giving News

Stewardship ~ Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ July 26, 2020

138 Adult Regular Sunday Offering: $ 4,285.00 1 Easter Sunday Adult Envelope: $ 20.00 added to that previously reported, $7,371.00, for a total of $7,391.00 1 Young Adult Envelope: $ 15.00 Loose: $ 147.00 Catholic Accent: $ 20.00 Votive: $ 98.75 Poor Box: $ 27.00 1 Ascension of the Lord Envelope: $ 20.00 1 Peter’s Pence/Holy See Envelope: $ 20.00 added to that previously reported $351.00, for a total of $371.00 Weekend Collection Total: $ 4,652.75 Online Giving, St. Anne Website, 7/22/2020 through 7/29/2020: 1 family, Catholic Accent Envelope: $ 3.00 35 families, Weekly Sunday Offering: $ 845.00 Grand Total: $ 5,500.75

DIOCESAN LENTEN APPEAL Diocesan Goal: $52,215.00 Received to Date: $57,835.00

Total Refund Due to Date to the Church: $5,620.00

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