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STAFF Administrator: Fr. Philip N. Farrell
Senior Priest: Fr. John Gallagher Sr. Parochial Vicar: F r. Mark L. Thomas
Parochial Vicar: F r. David J . Egan Deacon: Donald Pepe
Office Manager: Louis Ferrario
(Extension 110)
Business Manager: Julie Strosnider (Extension 115)
Faith Formation & RCIA:
724-752-1271 Elementary Director: Mrs. Laurie Nocera
Secondary and Adult Director Pastoral Associate:
Ms. Kay Ann Bellissimo
Youth Minister: Diego Araujo 724-758-4411—Ext. 160
Social Services: 724-758-3465
Music Ministry: 724-752-9518 Director: Mrs. Frances Fotia
Organist: David Kosior
Catholic Parish Cemetery Association: 724-323-0033
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Monday through Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
RECONCILIATION Saturday: 12:30—1:30 p.m.
BAPTISMS
Baptisms are held the third Sunday of every month at 12:15 p.m. One preparation session
is required and will be offered on Oct. 9th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Parish Ministry Center. Pre-registration is required. (Please
come before the baby is born.)
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please contact one of the parish priests at
least 6 months in advance. An initial meeting with a parish priest is required before a
wedding date is agreed upon. Participation in a marriage preparation program is required.
“A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust”
415 Fourth Street & Park Avenue • Ellwood City, PA 16117 Parish Office: 300 Crescent Ave, Suite 1 • Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone: 724-758-4411 • Fax: 724-752-1466 Website: www.holyredeemerparishpgh.com
July 19, 2020 - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the people of Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Parish, are one family united in Jesus Christ.
Blessed by the Father's love, redeemed by the Son and guided by the Holy Spirit, we freely share our faith and serve the community with love and compassion. God, our Father calls us to
enrich our lives through Word and Sacrament, Prayer and Action. We pledge to build our lives according to the truths of Sacred Scripture and the teachings of the Church.
We welcome you to join our faith journey.
Cranberry Twp., Ellwood City and Zelienople Grouping
Holy Redeemer Parish Holy Redeemer Parish serving
Ellwood City, Zelienople and Cranberry Twp.
HOLY REDEEMER PARISH ELLWOOD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA
REST IN PEACE
Support all Catholic Education: “Great Beginnings last a lifetime.”
Reverend Father Joseph Dascenzo February 29, 1932-July 11, 2020
Thank you, Father Joe, for all you have done
and for the gentle way you preached the word of God to us,
that will be so missed.
Let us pray...
O God, Thou didst raise Thy servant, Father Joseph Dascenzo,
to the Sacred Priesthood of Jesus Christ, according to the Order of Melchisedech,
giving him the sublime power to offer the Eternal Sacrifice,
to bring the Body and Blood of Thy Son Jesus Christ down upon the altar,
and to absolve the sins of men in Thine own Holy Name.
We beseech Thee to reward his faithfulness and to forget his faults,
admitting him speedily into Thy Holy Presence, there to enjoy forever
the recompense of his labors. This we ask through Jesus Christ
Thy Son, our Lord. Amen.
Saturday, July 18, 2020—Vigil Mass for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 P.M. Joan Mansell—In Celebration of her 90th Birthday (Lou Ferrario) Sunday, July 19, 2020—16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 A.M. Eugene Angelucci-Birthday (Family) Jim Walker (St. Gregory School and Teachers)
(2nd Mass celebrated privately by a priest) Monday, July 20, 2020—Saint Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr 9:00 A.M. James & Ann Patrizio (Mary Ann, daughter) Tuesday, July 21, 2020—Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor of the Church 9:00 A.M. Nancy Gillespie (Jayne Bates Family) Wednesday, July 22, 2020—Saint Mary Magdalene 9:00 A.M. †Antoinette DiBello (Pina Riccio) Thursday, July 23, 2020—Saint Bridget, Religious 9:00 A.M. Susan Colavecchia-Birthday (Family) Friday, July 24, 2020—Saint Sharbel Makhlūf, Priest 9:00 A.M. Goldie Morgan (Anthony & Karen Woloszyn) Saturday, July 25, 2020—Saint James, Apostle 9:00 A.M. †Mary C. McKerahan (Eileen Hazen) Saturday, July 25, 2020—Vigil Mass for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 P.M. Helen & Anthony Celli (George J. Celli and Family) Sunday, July 26, 2020—17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 A.M. Larry Fazioli (Mr. & Mrs. John Karatinos) †Catherine Jaskolka (Carl and Sons)
(2nd Mass celebrated privately by a priest)
†denotes Month’s Mind
PRIESTS SCHEDULE July 18th/19th
Holy Redeemer: 5:00PM (Sat.), 10:00 (Sun.)
Fr. Philip Farrell St. Gregory’s: 5:00PM (Sat.), 11:00AM (Sun.)
Fr. John Gallagher St. Ferdinand: 4:00PM (Sat.) - 10:00AM (Sun.)
Fr. Mark Thomas
July 25th/26th Holy Redeemer: 5:00PM (Sat.), 10:00AM (Sun.)
Fr. David Egan St. Gregory’s: 5:00PM (Sat.), 11:00AM (Sun.)
Fr. Mark Thomas St. Ferdinand: 4:00PM (Sat.) - 10:00AM (Sun.)
Fr. Philip Farrell
16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 19, 2020
Remember Holy Redeemer Parish in your will.
FREE LUNCH FOR ALL children up to 18 years of age. Sponsored by the Beaver County YMCA, every Monday thru Friday (to Aug. 14th). Pick-up from 11:00AM to 12:00Noon, at 415 Fourth Street and Park Ave (church parking lot).
Readings for the week of July 19, 2020 Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19/Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15 -16 [5a]/Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30 Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc- 17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 85:2-4, 5-6, 7- 8 [8a]/Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [2]/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/Ps 36:6-7ab, 8- 9, 10-11 [10a]/Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17/Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 [cf. 10d]/Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd- 3, 4-5, 6 [5]/Mt 20:20-28 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12/Ps 119:57, 72, 76- 77, 127-128, 129-130 [97a]/Rom 8:28-30/Mt 13:44-52 or 13:44-46
SUNDAY READINGS First Reading: For your might is the source of justice; your mastery over all things makes you lenient to all. (Wis 12:16) Psalm: Lord, you are good and forgiving. (Ps 86) Second Reading: And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit, because it intercedes for the holy ones according to God’s will. (Rom 8:27) Gospel: “Let them grow together until harvest; then at harvest time I will say to the harvesters, First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles for burning; but gather the wheat into my barn.” (Mt 13:30b)
Social Club BINGO every Friday in the Catholic Center. Doors open at 5PM—Early Birds at 7:00PM
Masks are required and social distancing will be observed!
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Would you like to become a Catholic? Are you a baptized
Adult Catholic in need of Confirmation? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process that prepares adults for full initiation into the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Whether you are unbaptized, baptized in another Christian faith or baptized and un-catechized, the RCIA Process will prepare you for the reception into the Church. Please call the Faith Formation Office at 724-752-1271 for more information and to arrange for an initial interview. Parishioners, be sure to invite your non-Catholic relatives, friends or neighbors to consider becoming a Catholic and joining the Christian Initiation Process. Many are waiting for such an invitation to get started.
Daily Church Hours for Private Prayer
Holy Redeemer and St. Gregory: 10:00AM to 1:30PM Weekdays
10:00AM to Noon on Saturdays St. Ferdinand:
9:00AM to Noon and 4:00PM to 7:00PM
Reconciliation on Saturday Holy Redeemer: 12:30PM to 1:30PM
Sr. Gregory/St. Ferdinand; 10:00AM
(Confessions are NOT in the confessionals due to public health safety regulations.)
SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONS
If you are unable to attend Sunday Mass. we urge you to please continue with your weekly/monthly contribution by mail, dropping it off in the church or office locked boxes or online with WE SHARE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH. YOUR HELP IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED. Please wear masks and observe social distancing practices while inside our churches and in all the parish buildings. Hand sanitizer is available.
2020 PARISH SHARE Parish Goal: $134.946.00
Money Received: $ 71,156.30 Needed to reach goal: $ 63,789.70
All money over our goal is the parish’s—tax free!
WE SHARE – ONLINE GIVING: Holy Redeemer has set up on the website an on-line giving application for your convenience. It is called WE SHARE. With WE SHARE you are in complete control of your online contri-butions. Information can be found on the Holy Redeemer Parish website at: https://www.holyredeemerparishpgh.com/online-giving-we-share
HOLY REDEEMER PARISH ELLWOOD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom
Diocesan Toll-Free Number for Abuse Response: 1-888-808-1235
Ron Atkinson Sara Arbelaez Mary T. Bartolomeo Rita Bartolomeo Susan Bennett Elizabeth ‘BJ’ Biondi John Biondi Jamie Brightwell George Bokor Norma Borroni Dale Brown Carmen Bucci Aurelius Burfict Vance Byram Rozanne Carosi Nora Casey Andy Chapin Dana Cirelli Angeline Cogliano Ray Colledge Helen Colosimo Frederick Conley Mary Jo Conley Ethan Conte Bill Contino Izzy Contino
Ruth Edna Cordes Sam Crangi, Sr. Nick D’Angelis Danny DeCaria Shirley Dominelli Jack Elford Elaine Ferruchie Helen Fiori Mary Foley Stella Fray Nicole Friello Marilyn Frost Jennifer Fry Joseph Gasper Cindy Gatto Pat Gerello Stephen Grinnen James M. Hackett James W. Hackett Johnny Horvath Mary Hrabosky Lauren Humensky Shannon Wimer Hunston Beth Jansen Noah Jones John Kati Rick Keisling Bob King Aimee Knauff Denise Knauff Sr. Joanne Kokosinski Antonietta Lightner Mike Lodovico Ray Lutz
Theresia Manz Stephan Manz Arlene Maielli Norma Marker Francesca Mayo Maura McGee Kristen Parker Mihalko Jodi Minteer Brooke Moffatt Bridget Musquire James Norton Anthony Onufer Joanne Ottaviani Antoinette Pansera Bruce Patrick Audrey Patterson Carlo Pisani Frieda Pitelka Linda Pohto Rosaline Pratt Vic Rangel Apollo Rangel Pat Regna Bob Reisinger Gabriel Richard Rose Ritter Lisa Roth Kathleen Russo Jill Rutter Joni Pertile Sabo Jennie Safreed Julie Santillo Greg Santo Dianne Scott
Sara Scott Debra Shaffer Catherine Shuttleworth William Shuttleworth Jean Szopo Lena Rose Smith Nancy Smith Nancie Straessley Lucille Testa Doreen Tomon Niki Usenick Carolyn Viccari Dom Viccari Delida Viccari Patty Viccari Ronnie Viccari Sondra Viccari Louise Vitullo Joni Whelan Kenneth Wiley Ron Williams Amber Yannachione and unborn child Valerie Yukner Helen Yuricha Mike Yuricha Frank Zayas Karl Zimmerman Call 724-758-4411 –Ext. 110 to add or delete a name.
ALTAR AND TABERNACLE FLOWERS This week’s Altar and Tabernacle Flowers
are In Memory of Amalia Pecoraro Donated by nieces and nephews:
Olivia & Perry Weber, Anthony & Dawn Santagata, and
Arduino & Diane Santagata
We now are celebrating weekend Masses on Saturday at 5:00PM and Sunday at 10:00AM. Dates are still available for Altar or Tabernacle Flowers. Please call the Parish Office at 724-758-4411 Ext. 110, if you are interested in purchasing flowers for any available weekend.
St. Ferdinand Parish
Saturday, July 25th from 4:30 to 7:00PM Fish Dinner (Fried or Baked) or fish tacos with coleslaw and French Fries
Saturday, Aug. 1st from 4:30 to 7:00PM Famous BBQ Chicken Dinner with corn on the cob, coleslaw and watermelon
Saturday, Aug. 8th from 4:30 to 7:00PM Fish Dinner (Fried or Baked) or fish tacos with coleslaw and French Fries Family Picnic, Sunday, Aug. 9th from 5:00 to 8:00PM Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, chips, Drinks and Ice Cream Social. Bring your own chair and please practice social distancing. Funky Uncles Band will play from 5:00 to 8:00PM
$15,000 Raffle Ticket drawing will be at 8:00PM (Tickets are available at all 3 parish church offices)
St. Ferdinand Parish is conducting a raffle awarding $100 on July 17th, 24th and 31st, $15,000 will be awarded on Sunday, August 15th. Ticket are $3.00 each or a book of 20 tickets for $60.00. Tickets are available at
the Holy Redeemer Parish office.
For Your Information Find Your Greatness with Allen Hunt has been rescheduled for SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 All purchased tickets will be honored for this date! Amazing Possibilities with Matthew Kelly will be in November 30, 2020 at St. Ferdinand Church—Tickets are available at DynamicCatholic.com– Get your tickets today, this will be a sell out! ALL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
HOLY REDEEMER PARISH ELLWOOD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA
ATTENDING WEEKEND MASSES
We are happy to be able to worship together as community. Remember, the obligation to attend Mass is lifted for everyone. It is important that you think about your own health when you consider to attend Mass. If you are 65 or older or with compromised health conditions, please consider joining us is spirit, remain home and watch the mass lived streamed on our You Tube Channel. A priest will be available on Sunday from 11:00 to 11:30AM in the church vestibule to distribute communion to those who have watched Mass at home and wish to receive. In order to attend Mass on any weekend, it is necessary for you to make a reservation through the Parish Office, by calling 724-758-4411 Ext. 110, Monday to Thursday from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. We offer two weekend masses—5:00PM on Saturday and 10:00AM on Sunday. You will be assigned a particular section and row (pew) of the church, as well as, the door you will enter and exit from. So, in conclusion: ¨ Call the parish office to make the reservation ¨ Please enter the church through the door you are
assigned ¨ You must wear a mask ¨ All participants must use hand sanitizer as they enter,
which is available at all entrances of the church ¨ Holy water fonts will remain empty, missalettes ¨ and prayer cards have been removed ¨ Please sit in your assigned pew and leave 6 feet
between families ¨ There will be no holding of hands during the Our
Father and no Sign of Peace ¨ Communion will be distributed after Mass. Distribution
will take place at the church exits ¨ Please follow the ushers’ directions and exit the
Church immediately after receiving communion ¨ Bulletins are available at all entrances on your way out
Do What Needs to Be Done
A friend recently confided in me that although he prayed frequently each day and was involved heavily in his parish, he did not sense much fruit coming from it all and was left feeling unsatisfied. I assured him he was not alone.
I told him of a deceased pastor of mine who had spoken frequently about being in this type of situation. Even as a priest, he knew all too well of how we can feel like we are simply going through the motions. It is precisely at those times that continuing to pray and practicing good stewardship is most important, because it would be easier to simply take a break and risk never coming back. He liked to say, “Do the drill,” meaning just do what needs to be done. We are all called to be mature disciples who answer the call of Jesus Christ regardless of the cost. We cannot choose when and where the call will come. We cannot schedule our stewardship in a way that is always most convenient for us. Even when the fruits of our faithful efforts seem hidden from us, we hold to the promise that we are never called to give of ourselves for nothing. God is working through us and in us. No matter how dry the land may seem, seeds are being planted to yield a harvest greater than we can ever realize. Stay strong and do the drill!— Tracy Earl Welliver, MT
Fish on Friday
Question: Why do Catholics eat fish on Friday?
Answer: For centuries, meatless Fridays were the norm for Catholics throughout the world. Friday was chosen because that was the day on which Jesus died, and Christians wanted to find a way to honor that day with special prayers and acts of penance and self-denial. The practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays — under pain of sin — grew out of that desire, and it became an official part of Church teaching until the time of the Second Vatican Council.
In the 1960s, there was a shift in the Church’s thinking, in large part because there was a recognition that differences in cultures and economic realities meant that eating or not eating meat had different meanings for different peoples. For example, in cultures that were largely dependent on seafood or a vegetarian diet, abstaining from meat was no sacrifice at all. While in other places, eating fish and other kinds of seafood was actually something rare and special and not a sacrifice. This was all part of a basic reflection on “why we do what we do” among the Church’s pastors.
Today, Catholics throughout the world are still instructed to abstain from meat on the Fridays of Lent. The bishops of some countries, such as in England and Wales, ask Catholics to abstain from meat every Friday, continuing the older tradition. The Bishops of the United States have taken a slightly different approach, encouraging Catholics to honor Friday as a special day by abstaining from meat every Friday or by taking on some other work of penance or charity for the sake of others.
Regardless of what we choose to do, the real value in all of this is to see a reflection of Good Friday in each Friday, to remember the self-giving love of Jesus, and to honor that love through some sort of sacrifice or act of mercy.
Reflections to Grow Your Faith The Holy Redeemer Holy Name Society, along with benefactors RAM Acoustical Cor-poration and the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. has published a book Spiritual Moments: Reflections to Grow
Your Faith. The reflections can be useful to you as you turn to reflect and pray often, not only during times of crisis, but throughout the many joyful and rewarding phases of your everyday life. Books are available at all the parish offices for a donation of $5.00 each. For more information, please call the parish office at 724-758-4411 ext. 110.
St. Teresa of the Andes Feast Day: July 13th
Teach us, St. Teresa of the Andes, to give glory to God at all times and to rely only on doing God’s will no matter how long or short our lives. Pray for us, St. Teresa, that we, like you, might cherish silence and simplicity in seeking to serve God with all our hearts. The “Flower of the Andes,” was a Carmelite nun whose sole ambition, was to dedicate herself in serving God. She was Chile’s first saint and was popular among women and adolescents.
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