Rev. Robert Miller, Administrator Paul Kuppe, O.F.M., Cap., Senior Parochial Vicar

Mark Carter, O.F.M., Cap, Parochial Vicar Michael Greb, O.F.M. Cap. (McGuire Memorial)

Cemetery Inquiries: 724-323-0033 St. Vincent DePaul Society: 724-312-6781

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM We are happy to welcome the newest members of our parish. To schedule a baptism, please call the office. Parents must be active members of the parish.

SPONSORS (GODPARENTS) For Baptism or Confirmation must be a registered member for at least three months and to actively participate in the life of the Church including Sunday Mass.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made with a priest at least six months in advance . Pre-marriage classes, as well as meetings with the priest, are necessary. One party to be married must be a registered parishioner and practicing Catholic.

INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and Christian Initiation of Children (CIC) are offered for those interested in the Catholic Faith. For information, contact the Parish Office. Call Fr. Mark for more info: 443-844-8417.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK If you or anyone you know would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick, Recon-ciliation, or Holy communion, please call the Parish Office

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS Religious education classes at St. Felix are Sundays. at 9:30 AM in the Up-per hall. Call Danielle Tabin, Coordinator at: 724-775-2487 for more info.

Religious Education classes At St. Cecilia, for grades K to 8 are Sundays beginning with 9:15 AM Mass followed by class at !0:30. Call 724-775-2761 for more info.

SCRIPTURE STUDY AT ST. CECILIA’S Groups meet Sundays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30 PM in the Religious Ed Center to study next Sunday’s Gospel. For information, contact the Parish Office.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7 PM in St. Cecilia’s Rel. Ed Center

HOLY NAME SOCIETY Meets 2nd Sunday of the month at 9:30 AM in St. Felix Lower Hall

ST. ANTHONY NOVENA Tuesdays after 7PM Mass

SATURDAY VIGIL MASSES 4 pm Holy Family

5 pm St. Cecilia 6 pm SS. Peter & Paul

SUNDAY MASSES

7:30 am SS. Peter & Paul 9 am Holy Family 9:15 am St. Cecilia

10 am SS. Peter & Paul 11 am St. Felix

12 Noon SS.Peter & Paul

CONFESSIONS MON. & WED. 6-6:45 pm St. Cecilia

SAT. 12 –1 pm SS. Peter & Paul SAT. 3-3:45 pm Holy Family

OFFICE HOURS

Mon—Fri: 9 AM to Noon & 1 to 4 PM

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Fourth Sunday of Advent December 22, 2019

Joseph, [Mary’s] husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her

St. Cecilia Candle Intention Week of December 22, 2019 Jerry & Mary Rotuna

By Gerry Heuring

SAINT CECILIA PARISH December 22, 2019

Renee Laure, Gary Heagy, Kathy Ebersberger, Sarah Clan-sy, Walt Czartoryski, Shannon Edge, Anna Groves, Victoria, Judith, & Dan Dettorre, Sr.& Jr., Mary K. Leahy, Catherine Hutsky, Louie Hapach, Dolly Roberto, Janet Makar, Antoinette Perro-ne, Diane Nazdam, Wyatt New-lin, Jo Haslett, Concetta Canten-

zarite, Nancy Mignanelli, Thomas Samchuck, Eddie Mangelli, Audrey Kohlman, Richard Cairns, Leo Wolfe, Tom Carcaise, Joe Sutej, Bernie Frank, Paschal Indovina, Leslie King, Carmella MatsooK, Leon Smith, Tom Lipnicky, Marlene Lipnicky, Ruth Ann Debo, Arlean Francis, Bill Graham, Calvin Weischedel, Marga-ret Miller, Elsie Maier, Betty Summers, Tim Barnick , Dwight Calvin, Monica Holliday, Betty Hamilton, Karen Hebling, Rich Goodwald, Kathy Savot, Pat Kayla, Martha Piontek

Served by Fr. Bob Miller , Administrator, assisted by Fr. Paul Kuppe and Fr. Mark

Carter, Capuchin Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. Augustine . Pray that more

young men and women will respond generously to God’s call to serve the Church.

Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: 888-808-1235

You might be ∗ Called to explore the

rich traditions of the Catholic faith

∗ Interested in learning more about Catholic teachings and be-liefs.

∗ The spouse of a Catholic who is inter-ested in sharing your spouse’s faith.

∗ Contact Fr. Mark 724-775-0801 or

sparkfrm-carter@yahoo.com

The unrecorded conversation It must have been a painful conversation. We know it took place. We’ve all experienced that kind of devastating encounter: when we were told we were no longer needed, when we discovered that some-one we trusted betrayed us, when we heard the most aw-ful words in the English language: I don’t love you any-more. The evangelist Matthew leaves that conversation out of his story of Jesus’ birth. But we know it took place: when Mary told Joseph she was with child. We know how Joseph felt because we’ve felt that way: betrayed, foolish, naïve, used. But the difference is that, despite his own pain, Joseph realizes Mary’s own confusion and anguish and fear over what has happened. But love enables these two hearts — no matter how broken and scared — to do that. Joseph could not and would not subject her to the Law of the time; he would not expose her to public humili-ation and shame. They would work this out “quietly.” Their difficult conversation ended on a note of compassion and mercy. Matthew picks up the story from there: how Joseph trusts God in the angel’s message, and God’s Christ en-ters human history in the person of Jesus. It was said by many detractors that Jesus was born in scandal. But we know better. Jesus was born in mercy and compassion. Joseph’s response is the first light of the Kingdom of God that this little boy — Joseph’s little boy — would pro-claim. In today’s Gospel — Matthew’s version of Jesus’ birth — God’s plan of humankind’s salvation depends on Joseph, whose life has been turned upside by the angel’s news. Joseph accepts the son as his own as a matter of love and compassion, of trust and faith. God’s birth in our midst depends on human partners — a Mary, a Joseph, you, me — willing to put aside our own fears and hurts to be God’s ministers of mercy, prophets of God’s justice, mirrors of God’s compassion. In this season and in every season, may we imitate the compassion and faith of Jo-seph: to seek understanding and acceptance within our families even at the cost of our own expectations and hopes, to seek to always be sources of affirmation and support for our spouses and children.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Dec. 24 4, 7, & 10 PM Christmas Eve Masses Dec. 25 10 AM Christmas Day Mass Dec. 28 4 PM Holy Family Patronal Feast Dec. 31 4 PM NEW YEAR’S EVE MASS FOLLOWED BY WINE AND CHEESE PARTY Jan. 1 7:30 & 10 AM Masses at SSPP Jan. 5 Epiphany Blessing of Chalk & Homes Jan. 9 7 PM Liturgy Committee Jan. 25-26 Women's CRHP Welcome

When doing your Christmas shop-ping on Amazon.com. Kindly use

smile.amazon.com/chi/20-1535396, Amazon Smile donates

to St Cecilia Church.

Looking for Refreshment? Need a Break?

Our Church is open Monday thru Friday, for you to stop by and sit and pray in quiet from

8 AM to 3 PM. Try it. Talk to Jesus, your friend and experience His Wondrous grace and con-

solation.

You want to dazzle your kids with a spectacular display that will make Times Square look dim? You’re craving the sight of homes that pack so much wattage that they might short circuit a whole city block or two, Clark Gris-wold style. Well, look no further than our own Santillo Family Christmas Display at 493 Mercer Road; catty- cornered from Stop n Sock. Not only will you get a treat for the eyes, but you will also be helping the Women’s Shelter of Beaver County. The Santillo family is excited to bring this magnificent display to all who want to enjoy the sights and lights of the season. And they are hap-py to know that their enthusiasm for decorating in honor of the wondrous event that is the birth of Jesus~~ will also help wom-en and children in our area who are looking for a safe haven. So! Pack the family in the car and take a ride. And don’t forget to drop your donation in the candy cane box at the edge of the driveway. YOU WILL BE AMAZED!

RETROUVAILLE has helped countless couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels from disillusionment through deep misery. For confidential information, please call 412-277-3434 or email 3041@retrouvaille.org. We will be hosting two weekend retreats in 2020: Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 and Sept. 11-13, 2020

EDGE is a Catholic middle school ministry program from Life Teen. It provides a safe, fun place for students to find solid Catholic community, to get answers to your questions about faith, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. If you have questions about the new EDGE program, please contact: Danielle Simoni : 724-775-4111 or 724-775-0801 or ym@ssppbeaver.org or stcecil-iaym@outlook.com If you are a high school junior or senior interested in being a student mentor for the EDGE pro-gram, please contact Danielle ASAP. SAVE THE DATE! The March for Life in Washington DC will be January 24, 2020. Students in grades 8-12 are encouraged to attend. Details coming soon!

Gain a deeper understanding of the scriptures and strengthen your faith. Join fellow parishioners at 10:30 Sunday mornings in the Office Meeting Room as together we study, The Gospel of Matthew; (Commentary, Notes and Study Questions) 2 d edition, 2012, by Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch. If interested, please contact Juliann at 724-773-0506

HANDBELL RINGERS WANTED! Learn to become a handbell ringer. If you have a sense of rhythm, and would enjoy synchronizing with others in a small group (of 8 ring-ers for 2 octaves of handbells), you are invited to try it out and patient-ly be trained. All ages from 6th grade to adult are welcome. Call Ken Hand, music director of Sts. Peter & Paul at 724-544-4337 or email him at kenneth.a.hand@gmail.com

Also, on Thursday afternoons at 1:30 PM, a won-derful group of people meet in the Rel. Ed Center to prepare for, study and reflect on the upcoming Sun-day Gospel. You are most welcome to join this group or just to come periodically.

PRAY FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR TROOPS SSG David J. Ribar, In Army;

& Ryan Whipple in the Air Force

PRAYER SHAWLS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE Show your love for someone who is ill

by taking them a beautifully and prayerfully, handmade prayer shawl which clearly demonstrates God’s

great love for them.

IF WEDDING BELLS ARE IN YOUR FUTURE, PLEASE CALL

EITHER FR. BOB, FR. PAUL, OR FR. MARK AT LEAST SIX MONTHS BEFORE THE DESIRED WEDDING DATE SO THAT THE NECESSARY PREPARATIONS CAN BE COMPLETED.

CHRISTMAS SECOND COLLECTION Every year at Christmas there is a collection for Children and Youth which benefits: Adolescent formation and youth ministry programs; the depart-ment of religious education, elementary education throughout the diocese; and the Dept. of persons with disabilities. This collection also benefits our parish, since your generous donations are not taxed by the Diocese.

Our Parish Grouping is celebrat-ing the Patronal Feast days of each of the member parishes. The next Patronal Feast is for

Holy Family Parish, 521 7th Ave. New Brighton,

Everyone is invited to the

4 PM Mass on Sat. Dec. 28 where parishioners from our entire group will participate.

Holy Family Parish

521 7th Avenue

New Brighton, Pa.

Saints of God come to her aid! Receive the

soul of Evelyn Stumpf and present her to God the Most High. May Christ, who called

her, take her to himself; and may angels lead her to the bosom of Abraham

PSP Goal $73,020.29

Collected $45,419.00

Balance Due $27,601.29

Thank you for making St. Cecilia Parish your first and favorite charity.

December 23 Monday (Lk 1:57-66) 7:00 PM Mass for All Parishioners December 24 Tuesday (Lk 1:67-69) 4:00 PM Petcovic & Lombardo Families By John & Linda Lombardo 7:00 PM For all Vocations 10:00PM For the sick & elderly of St. Cecilia Parish December 25 Wednesday (Mt 1:1-25) 10:00 AM Jerry & Mary Rotuna By Rotuna Family December 26 Thursday (Mt 7:21,24-27-) NO MASS December 27 Friday (Mt 9:27-31) 7:30AM Mary Ribar By Eme Ribar December 28 Saturday (Mt 2:13-18) 5:00 pm Margaret Pedaline By Sally Manning & Family December 29 Sunday (Mt 2:13-15) The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

9:15 am H.G. & Mildred McGinnis By Family

MASS INTENTION DATES ARE AVAIL-ABLE AT THE OFFICE.

Stop by or call 724-775-0801 RESERVE YOUR 2020 DATES NOW! REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES AT

MASS.

Holy Family has many who support BINGO every Wednesday. Kindly consider helping our grouping one night a month? We’d love to have you join us. It helps pay the bills, but most important it helps our grouping spread the GOOD NEWS. Please give Bill 724-843-4954 a call and let him know you’re willing to help.

Baptism is a major event. To understand the serious responsibilities of both parents and godparents, there will be Pre-Baptism Sessions on Jan. 5, Feb. 2, & Mar. 1 at 2 PM in the Religious Ed Center. To register, please call Gary or Tina Grimm 724-495-2385

2020 CHURCH CALENDARS ARE

AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX.

THANKS TO MURPHY FUNERAL HOME FOR MAKING THESE BEAUTIFUL CALENDARS AVAILABLE.

IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION Please have all envelopes for Sunday contributions as well as Parish Share payments in no later than Dec.

29, if you wish to have them credited on your 2019 statement.

CHRISTMAS MASSES bring the largest number of people to our church. Your hospitality tells these visitors a great deal about our communi-ty. We ask that you ( USH-ERS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, GREETERS, ALTAR SERVERS)VOLUNTEER TO ASSIST AT ONE OF THE CHRISTMAS MASSES—either by signing up in the vestibule of the Church or by tell-ing your ministry Chairperson that you’re available. Your assistance at Christmas Masses will truly make our celebrations special!

PRAYERS FOR HEALING is a monthly set-ting of evening prayer that begins on Monday, Janu-ary 6, and continues the first Monday of each month throughout the year. Prayer is held from 7:00-8:00

p.m. in the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse Chap-el, 1020 State Street, Baden. Reservations are NOT

necessary. Future dates include February 3, March 2, (no April), and May 4, 2020.

Due to early holiday publishing deadlines, contribu-tion financials will be reported in next Sunday’s bulletin.

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Nola, Rob Oesterling, Leonard Penzak, Josh Simon, Jim Stephenson, Carol Yannachione, Jill Majors, Patricia Gerard, Kim Manupelli, Barbara DePaolis, Joann Borkovic, Chuck Hatt, Dwight Calvin, Dolly Bruno , Ed Mineard, Dianna Neal

Office Hours: 9 AM to Noon— Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday Secretaries: Autumn Bedolatti, Elisa Pengidore, Janet Smith, Jill Young

Baptism is a major event. To understand the serious responsibilities of both parents and godparents, there will be Pre-Baptism Sessions on Jan. 5, Feb. 2, & Mar. 1 at 2 PM in the Religious Ed Center. To register, please call Gary or Tina Grimm 724-495-2385

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

CHRISTMAS EVE

4 PM SS Peter & Paul

4 PM St. Cecilia

4 PM St. Felix

4:30 Holy Family

6:15 SS Peter & Paul

7 PM St. Cecilia

10 PM SS Peter & Paul

10 PM St. Cecilia

CHRISTMAS DAY

8 AM SS Peter & Paul

10 AM St. Cecilia

10 AM St. Felix

10 AM Holy Family

11 AM SS Peter & Paul

Thank you to all who helped make the fall festi-val once again a huge suc-cess. A special thank you to the committee who works for months making sure every-thing goes smoothly. Thank you to Linda James for making sure there are waitresses, potato peelers, and coordinating the set up of the dining room. To Autumn Bedolotti and Ginny Whipple for coordinating the Chinese Auction gathering gifts for the baskets Marylyn Gibbs for the craft booth. Sandy and Mike Phipps for selling tickets and setting up the Chinese Auction. Bob Gibbs and Al Borro for taking care of the 50/50. Sandy Rizzo for call-ing for pies Thank you to all who helped in the dining room, kitchen, on the steam table, dishwashers, pie cut-ters, potato mashers, potato peelers, pie bakers and any-one who helped in any way. Thank you to J&J catering for cooking the food, and to Keith Jenkins and Ron Neal for delivering the food. A special thank you to the young students from Sts. Peter and Paul for their help in the dining room. Most of all: A big thank you to all who attended to help make St. Felix someplace special.

Hall Rental: 724-774-7698 Prayer Chain: 724-728-0125 Prayer Shawl Min: 724-775-3340 Cemetery: 724-323-0033

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December 22 Sunday (Mt 1:18-24) Fourth Sunday of Advent

11:00 am Helen Vidovich By Children of Helen Vidovich December 24 Tuesday (Lk 1:67-79) 4:00pm For the sick & elderly of St. Felix Parish December 25 Wednesday (Mt 15:29-37) 10:00am Mass for All Parishioners December 26 Thursday (Mt 7:21,24-27) 8:30am Barbara Finkler By the Finkler Estate December 29 Sunday (Mt 2:13-15) The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

11:00 am Margaret Concelman By Paul & Kathy Councelman

NEW MASS INTENTION DATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE.

CALL 724-775-1476

PSP Goal $16,985.00

Collected $15,432.00

Balance Due $1,553.00

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS James Bonaparte, Austin Johnson (Army); Jacob Dishler

(Marines) Ryan Whipple, John Garizas, (Air Force).

Thank you for making St. Felix Parish your first and favorite charity.

Dec. 24 4 PM CHRISTMAS EVE MASS Dec. 25 10 AM CRISTMAS DAY MASS Dec. 28 4 PM Holy Family Patronal Feast Dec. 31 6 PM New Year’s Eve Mass followed by Wine & Cheese Party. Jan. 5 Epiphany Blessing of Chalk & Homes

CHECK OUT THE BEAUTIFUL HAND PAINTED SIGNS MADE AT THE RECENT “ARTSY DOODLE” CRAFTERS

GATHERING.

Saints of God come to his aid! Receive the

soul of Joseph Nudi and present him to God the Most High. May Christ, who called him, take him to himself; and may angels

lead him to the bosom of Abraham

Due to early holiday publishing deadlines, contribution financials will be reported in next Sunday’s bulletin.

Women’s Retreat Weekend January 25-26, 2020

Men’s Retreat Weekend

What are you

doing New Year’s Eve?

Come to Mass for the Solemnity of Mary. Then join the gathering in the

Hall immediately following the Mass. Parishioners

are asked to bring an appetizer to share: Beverages (including wine) will be provided!

REMEMBER, you can participate in any Mass in our grouping (Holy Family, St. Felix, or SS Peter & Paul) and know that the St. Cecilia envelope you put in the

collection there will make it back to 628 Virginia Ave., Rochester, Pa. So, don’t leave home without

your St. Cecilia envelope or making your online contribution.

THIS CHRISTMAS GIVE THE GIFT OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION! Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School cordially invites you to participate in the OLSH GALA 2020 TUITION RAFFLE Take a chance with a $100 raffle ticket to win a full year’s tuition to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School OR a lo-

cal Catholic elementary school for the academic year 2020-21. Only 200 tickets will be sold! Visit www.olsh.org/gala/ for more details and to purchase your ticket today! For more in-formation contact: Amy Kenneweg akenneweg@comcast.net

910046 CONTACT: Jill Young 724-775-0801 ST CECILIA PARISH 628 VIRGINIA AVENUE ROCHESTER, PA 15074 A MESSAGES: PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE BULLETINS. THANK YOU.