STAFF Administrator: Fr. John Gallagher

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Mark L. Thomas Parochial Vicar: Fr. James Torquato Parochial Vicar: Fr. 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

October 6, 2019 • 26th 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.

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Support all Catholic Education: “Great Beginnings last a lifetime.”

The Lesson that comes from St Timothy today is just what we need to hear in this moment in history. He tells the young priest, Timothy, “Stir into flame the gift of God that you have received through the imposition of my hands.” St. Paul ordained Timothy to the priesthood and now is encouraging to use the gifts so that he does not become disheartened by those who oppose the Gospel. When a person sets out to do good, they will be met with resistance. But, St. Paul’s words also apply to us. We have been Baptized and received the Sacrament of Confirmation, the hands of a bishop (who is considered an apostle) were laid upon us. We too have been given that great gift of faith. The gift given to us was not a spirit of cowardice, but rather of love and self-control. Bravery and self-control are being called forth from us every day. St. Paul also tells us to not be ashamed or quiet about the fact that we belong to God through His holy Catholic Church. “Take as your norm the sound words that you heard from me, in faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” The Apostles and Saints have left a rich legacy of what it means to be loved by God. Their words and their histories inspires us to follow in their footsteps and to be one of the blessed. St. Paul continues, “Guard this rich treasure with the help of the Holy Spirit that dwells within us.” The rich treasure, of course, is the work that God has done in us through the Sacraments and Ministries of His Church. Our Faith and our Church are our treasure. All that is left for us to do is to thank God for the Gift and begin rejoicing in our faith.

God our Father, you conquer the darkness of ignorance

by the light of your Word. Strengthen within our hearts the faith you have given us;

let not temptation ever quench the fire that your love has kindled within us.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MARK L. THOMAS

Saturday, October 5, 2019—Vigil Mass for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 P.M. Frank & Kay Bellissimo (Family) Sunday, October 6, 2019—27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 A.M. Deceased Members of the Guerrini & DiFusco Families (John & Mary Guerrini) 11:00 A.M. George & Billy Hampton (Aurora Hampton Family) Monday, October 7, 2019—Our Lady of the Rosary 9:00 A.M. †Russell Malcolm (Holy Redeemer Office Staff) Tuesday, October 8, 2019 9:00 A.M. Deceased Members of the Koach & Aaron Families (Vickie & Family) 7:00 P.M. Holy Hour with Benediction and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday, October 9, 2019—Saint Denis, Bishop, and Companions, Martyrs; Saint John Leonardi, Priest 9:00 A.M. Frank & Frances Fusco (John & Carol Todorich) Thursday, October 10, 2019 9:00 A.M. James & Inese Bellissimo (Children) Friday, October 11, 2019—Saint John XXIII, Pope 9:00 A.M. Diane McDonald (Glenn, David & James McDonald) Saturday, October 12, 2019 9:00 A.M. Ray Reeher (Philip Byrd) Saturday, October 12, 2019—Vigil Mass for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 P.M. Paul E. Koziar (Patricia Koziar) Sunday, October 13, 2019—28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 A.M. Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus Council #11389 (Members) 11:00 A.M. Vincent Jeannette (Marie Jeannette) †denotes Month’s Mind

If you requested a weekend Mass and wish to carry the gifts at the Rite of Offertory, please inform an usher before Mass. During the month of October, the Rosary will be recited beginning at 8:35AM at the weekly Masses, Monday thru Friday.

Please Direct ALL Parish Cemetery Inquiries to:

The Catholic Parish Cemetery Association of the Diocese of Pittsburgh North Regional Office

2636 Ellwood Road, New Castle, PA16101

724-323-0033 cpca@cpca-pgh.org

27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 6, 2019

Remember Holy Redeemer Parish in your will.

Readings for the week of October 6, 2019 Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-10 Monday: Jon 1:1—2:2, 11/Jon 2:3, 4, 5, 8/ Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4ab, 7-8 [ 3]/Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11/Ps 86:3-4, 5-6, 9-10 [15]/Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Ps 40:5a]/Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Ps 9:2-3, 6 and 16, 8-9 [9]/Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Jl 4:12-21/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 [12a]/Lk 11:27-28 Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19

St. Gregory Appalachian Mission Group will sell their home-made hoagies after 9AM and 11AM Masses today. All proceeds from the $5 footlong sub goes 100% toward our mission work in the Appalachia Mountains in WV this June 2020. Anyone interested in joining the

mission should contact Mindy Pasquale at mdpasquale5@gmail.com by January.

Remembering Our Loved Ones St. Gregory’s grief support group would like to invite anyone who is finding it difficult to cope with a loss of a loved one to join them on Wednesday at 7:00PM in the St.

Gregory School Library. They offer a relaxed setting and informal group talks about our loved ones, who they were and how we move on, in a non-clinical but very supportive way. Come and actively participate or just sit back and listen, and maybe make a new friend. For more information call the St. Gregory office at 724-452-7245.

SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONS September 28th/29th

Weekly Contributions received………………$7,269.50 Monthly Contributions received……………...$ 709.00 Food Bank Contributions received……,……$2,276.22 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH. YOUR HELP IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED.

2019 PARISH SHARE Parish Goal: $136,876.00 Money Received: $ 80,860.43 Needed to reach goal: $ 56,015.57

All money over our goal is the parish’s—tax free!

Jr. High Religious Education sessions for Grades 7 & 8 will begin Sunday, Oct. 20. Sessions are from 6:00 to 8:00PM and will be held at our new location—The Holy Redeemer Center (the former

Holy Redeemer School). Schedules for the upcoming year have been mailed out. Sunday Dismissal: 8th Grade-7:45PM and 7th Grade-8:00PM. Call the Faith Formation office at 724-752-1271 for more information.

St. Ferdinand Auto Raffle Win any vehicle of your choice, up to $45,000, available from Ron Lewis Chrysler Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat

Cranberry Twp; plus $5,000 cash. 2nd prize is $2,000 cash and 3rd prize is $500 in Gift Cards. Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100 and can be purchased at the St. Ferdinand, St. Gregory and Holy Redeemer Parish Offices. Drawing is November 16th at 7:00PM in the parish Narthex.

Training for NEW Altar Servers Training classes for new Altar Servers will begin on October 19th. If you have received the sacraments of Reconciliation

and Holy Eucharist, you may join the Ministry of Altar Servers. Come to the church at 10:00AM to begin your classes on Saturday, October 19th.

Pierogis have been made – fresh, delicious, potato cheese pierogis. They are available at the parish office for $6.00 a dozen. If you wish a large order of 6 dozen or more, please call the

parish office at 724-758-4411 Ext. 110.

Remember to sign the Christmas Cards in the church vestibule for our men and women in the various military branches. The cards will be available throughout the week and next weekend. The Yellow Ribbon Girls will send these Christmas greetings to all those who serve throughout the world.

Winners from the Labor Day Cash Giveaway

Two winning numbers were based on the actual lottery 3 digit number from the 7:00PM evening drawing.

#699 Mike Colella #962 Holy Redeemer Social Club

Since 4 of the numbers from the lottery were not sold, all sold ticket stubs were placed in a bin and drawn on Sunday, Sept. 8th after the 11:00AM Mass, by Fr. David Egan,as dictated by the Pa. Dept. Small Games of Chance. #107 Anonymous

#280 Anonymous #540 Collen Matuke

#927 Anonymous For security reasons, winners had the option of remaining anonymous or listing their names. Winning tickets represent 4 Holy Redeemer Parishioners, 1 winner from St. Ferdinand and 1 winner who is a not a member from our grouping. We wish to thank everyone who purchased a ticket, Your generosity is greatly appreciated and May God Bless All of You!

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Diocesan Toll-Free Number for Abuse Response: 1-888-808-1235

Oct. 6, 2019: Annual Holy Name Society Football Fumatore’ (Social)—12Noon—Convent—Please call the parish office if you can attend—All men from the parish are invited Oct. 6, 2019: Annual Life Chain at

McDonald’s corner—2PM to 3PM—1:30PM meet and pray Oct. 9, 2019: Baptism Class—7:00PM—Holy Redeemer Center Oct. 11, 2019: Pizza Sale– Must pre-order by calling 724-752-9350 beginning at 8:00AM—Red or white pizza -$8.00 per sheet—Pick up from 11AM to 5PM Oct. 12, 2019: Rosary Rally—12Noon—Church—All are invited to say the Rosary together Oct. 13, 2019: Holy Name Society Meeting—10AM– Lunchroom Oct. 13, 2019: SAG Annual Steak Dinner at the Catholic Center—5PM to 6PM Social; Dinner at 6:00PM Oct. 13, 2019: Knotted with Love—1:00PM—Lunchroom Oct. 15, 2019: Anointing Mass and Luncheon—12Noon—Catholic Center Oct. 15, 2019: Bereavement Committee Meeting—6:30PM—Lunchroom Oct. 17, 2019: Holy Name Scriptual Rosary-7:00PM-Convent Oct. 17, 2019: Meadows Casino Trip-Bus leaves Center Parking Lot at 8:30AM and casino at 4:00PM.-Cost $25, and receive $25 in free play-Call the parish office for reservations Oct. 19, 2019: Koppel United Methodist Church Soup Sale—Veg. Beef & Beans & Greens, $6.50 a quart; Stuffed Cabbage Soup, $7 a quart—Advanced orders only by calling 724-843-5358—Orders are being taken for Pumpkin Logs ($8.50) and Homemade Caramels (25 for $6.50) - Proceeds support those who are in need. Oct. 20, 2019: Jr. High CCD Begins—6PM to 8PM—Holy Redeemer Center Oct. 26/27, 2019: Ladies of Charity Door Collection after all weekend Masses.

Weekly/Monthly Events Every 4th Monday: Social Club meeting at 6:00pm in the lunchroom Every Monday: Bible Study Group—10:00AM—Holy Redeemer Center—Bring a Catholic Bible, pen & small notebook—Enter the 3rd Street door Tuesday to Thursday: Social Service Office open from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Closed Monday and Friday. First Tuesday of every month: Knights of Columbus meeting at Carusone’s Catering on Lawrence Ave.—6:30PM 2nd Wednesday of every month: Ellwood City Fire Department—First Aid & CPR Classes are available—6:30PM -Call Anita Yoder at 724-333-4992 for more information and reservations Every Thursday: Choir practice—7PM—Church—New members are most welcome! First Thursday of every month: Social Services/Food Bank unloading of truck from the Pittsburgh Food Bank, beginning at 9:00AM at their new location—311 Lawrence Ave. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Pizza lunch provided. Every Friday: Friday Night Bingo—7:00PM—Catholic Center - Fun! Fun! Fun! First Saturday of every month: SAG Meeting-9:30AM-Lunchroom

SERVING THE PARISH OCTOBER 12TH/13TH

EMHC 5:00 P.M. *Louis Ferrario, Linda DeSanzo, Jim Gillespie, Patti Kuhn, Guy Calabro, Karen Woloszyn, Kay Bellissimo 9:00 A.M. *Jo Ann Smith, Jane Petrak, Mary Anne Mansell, Susanna Schaffer, Mimi Spade, Jan Zayas, Grace Fornataro 11:00 A.M. *Kathy Gorzkowski, Linda Pohto, Francine Hunter, Deb Pagley, Janet Pezzi, Paula Keane, Tom Heckendorn READERS 5:00 P.M. Butch Angelucci 9:00 A.M. Frank Manzo 11:00 A.M. Mary Ann Viccari

CANTORS 5:00 P.M. Stacey Cunningham 9:00 A.M. CHOIR 11:00 A.M. Francesca Nardone

SERVERS 5:00 P.M. Michael Nocera, Sophie Gray, Gabrielle Gretch 9:00 A.M. Liam, Eliott & Cole Grinnen 11:00 A.M. Dylan Deiseroth, Danielle McCowin, Maleah Lott

GREETERS 5:00 P.M. Laura McMichael, Carol Nocera 9:00 A.M. Joyce Hackett, Louise Carrozza 11:00 A.M. Patty D’Ambrosio, Norma Zingaro

MONEY COUNTERS October 13, 2019 Carl Jaskolka, Sharon Rombold, Beth Hazen, Hank Glogowski October 14, 2019 JoAnn Yost, Ray Graham, Karen Woloszyn, Shirley Nardone

ALTAR LINENS October 13, 2019 Rosemary Brown

PRIESTS SCHEDULE October 12th/13th

St. Gregory: 5:00PM (Sat.) - 8:00AM, 11:30AM Fr. John Gallagher with Deacon assisting

Holy Redeemer: 5:00PM (Sat.) - 9:00AM & 11:00AM Fr. Mark Thomas

St. Ferdinand: 4:00PM (Sat.) & 6:00PM (Sat.)

Fr. Ed Kunco 8:00AM, 12:00PM & 5:00PM 10:00AM Fr. Mark Thomas Fr. Ed Kunco

You are invited to join in a Rosary Rally on Sat., Oct. 12th at 12:00 Noon at the church. We will be one of 20,000 rallies that will take place all across the U.S. on that day and time. Please join us in offering reparation for the sins and offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to pray for the conversion of our country.

Remember, Lord and welcome into your kingdom those who have died, especially Julia G. Blatch. May her soul and all souls of the faithful departed, Rest in Peace. Amen. Please pray for the consolation of those who mourn.

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Mary T. Bartolomeo Susan Bennett Ashley McBride Bezilla Jamie Brightwell David Brooks Carmen Bucci Aurelius Burfict Anthony Buzzelli Judy Buzzelli Vance Byram Rozanne Carosi Dana Cirelli Ray Colledge Helen Colosimo Frederick Conley Mary Jo Conley Ethan Conte Bill Contino Ruth Edna Cordes Leroy Cortez Sam Crangi, Sr.

Jean Cummings Fr. Joseph Dascenzo Danny DeCaria Maria DiBuono Helen Fiori Marilyn Frost Jennifer Fry Joseph Gasper Cindy Gatto Pat Gerello Stephen Grinnen James M. Hackett James W. Hackett Dana Baker Hare Johnny Horvath Shannon Wimer Hunston Catherine Jaskolka John Kati Rick Keisling Justin Kelly Aimee Knauff Denise Knauff Sr. Joanne Kokosinski Antonietta Lightner Mike Lodovico Theresia Manz Stephan Manz

Arlene Maielli Norma Marker Francesca Mayo Sarah McCready Maura McGee Mia Merediith Kristen Parker Mihalko Jodi Minteer Brooke Moffatt Bridget Musquire James Norton Anthony Onufer Joanne Ottaviani Antoinette Pansera Bruce Patrick Amalia Pecoraro Carlo Pisani Frieda Pitelka Rosaline Pratt Duney Pietrcollo Vic Rangel Apollo Rangel Bob Reisinger Gabriel Richard Rose Ritter Lisa Roth Kathleen Russo

Larry Sano, Sr. Diane Scott Debra Shaffer Catherine Shuttleworth William Shuttleworth Cindy Skvarla Lena Rose Smith Martin Sosnoski Nancie Straessley Jim Sudano Doreen Tomon Carolyn Viccari Dom Viccari Frank & Delida Viccari Patty Viccari Ronnie Viccari Sondra Viccari Robert Whelan Joni Whelan Cristin Willhelm Ron Williams Valerie Yukner Karl Zimmerman Family must call the office at 724-758-4411 Ext 110 to add a name

St. Gregory’s 12th Annual Finger Lakes in the Fall 2019

St. Gregory Parish is sponsoring a 2 day vacation to the Finger Lakes in New York, on October 20th/21st. Cost is $255 (per person) double oc-

cupancy or $300 single. There are flyers at all church entrances with detailed information or in the parish office or call St. Gregory’s at 724-452-7245

We are excited to announce that Dynamic Catholic and Allen Hunt are coming to St. Ferdinand Church with the event Find Your Greatness! Dynamic Catholic events are not just about feeling. They are about doing.

They don’t just give you something to think about, they give you a plan. They help you make your life work better. Together with St. Gregory and Holy Redeemer Churches, we are so excited to bring this life-changing event to our community on Saturday, March 21st. Tickets are available online at DynamicCatholic.com/CranberryTownship. Tickets will also be at Masses in the coming weeks. This is an event you don’t want to miss! We can’t wait to help you find your greatness! ALTAR FLOWERS

This week’s Altar Flowers are In Memory of Frank L. Bellissimo

Donated by Family

TABERNACLE FLOWERS This week’s Tabernacle Flowers are

In Memory of William DeLair Donated by Angie Feragonia

MASSES AND FLOWERS—2020 2020 Mass request forms are now available at all 4 entrances of the church and at the parish office. Due to the high

volume of Mass Requests, we can only guarantee ONE Mass per family. Offering Masses for the deceased is very important in helping them receive eternal rest. For that reason, if we cannot fulfill the Mass Request in a timely fashion, the Mass will be sent to another church in the diocese, so that the deceased will receive the benefit of the Mass as soon as possible. It is more important for the souls to receive the grace of the Mass quickly instead of delaying the Mass until it can be offered in our parish. The cost of a Mass remains at $10.

Requests for the 2020 Altar and/or Tabernacle Flowers are now being accepted. Cost is $50. Flowers may be in memory of a loved one, in honor of someone for their birthday, anniversary,

etc. Flowers remain in the sanctuary for one week. Dates fill up fast, so call the parish office as soon as possible.

The Book of Remembrance is in the vestibule of the Church. Please sign the names of the faithful departed you wish us to remember in prayer throughout the month of October

All women from St. Gregory, Holy Redeem-er and St. Ferdinand are invited to St. Paul Retreat Center, November 1-3, to experi-ence peace, joy and spiritual renewal. Allow your heart and mind to relax, and feel God’s love. Visiting this special place will allow you to grow in faith, learn something

new about yourself and center your life back to Christ. You will have time to walk through the surrounding gardens and enjoy social time with other women. To register or for more infor-mation, call Barb Kenney at 724-709-7946 or Kathy Zappia at 412-716-8647. Car pooling is available.

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