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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Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2019

John the Baptist appeared, preach-ing in the desert of Judea and say-

ing, “Repent, for the kingdom of

St. Cecilia Candle Intention Week of December 8, 2019

Lillian Gurski By Rose Frank

SAINT CECILIA PARISH December 8, 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, Cathy Kinlock, Joe Sutej, Bernie Frank, Paschal Indovina, Leslie King, Carmella MatsooK, Leon Smith, Tom Lipnicky, Marlene Lip-nicky, Ruth Ann Debo, Arlean Francis, Bill Graham, Calvin Weischedel, Margaret Miller, Elsie Maier, Betty Summers, Tim Barnick , Dwight Calvin, Monica Holliday, Betty Hamilton, Karen Hebling, Rich Goodwald, Kathy Savot, Pat Kayla

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

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She is an awkward, 15-year-old girl with few friends who lives far from the centers of power. She struggles with As-perger’s, can be very intense, painfully quiet and speaks in a cool, flat voice, almost blank in its affect. But what she has read about the changes in our earth’s climate and environment has scared her; what she fears and how little she sees being done about the crisis has led her to spark a revolution among her generation with hand-made signs in Swedish: “School Strike for Climate.” Last March 1.4 million school children around the world responded to her call. At her urging, school children and young adults have continued to march and demonstrate, demanding that political leaders respond to the environmental crisis that threatens the planet we all share.

This fall, she traveled from her home in Sweden to New York — by boat, not by plane — to speak before the Unit-ed Nations. She called the nations and peoples of the world accountable for the catastrophic effects of climate change, just as the window for avoiding devastating warming, scientists warn, is almost closed. She’s been sharply criticized in some circles for her stand, dismissed by some as a naive, uninformed teenage girl. And she readily acknowledges that she is not a scientist and avoids the politics that surround issue. But her message at the U.N. was clear: “We are in the beginning of a mass extinction, and all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of eternal economic growth. The eyes of future generations are upon you, and if you choose to fail us, I say we will never forgive you.” And she “lives” her call for change by living an exemplary low-carbon life — abjuring plane travel, eating vegan, denounc-ing consumerism. To millions of teenagers and young adults, Greta Thunberg is their face and voice, a prophet for our good earth. In our time, God continues to raise up men and women like John the Baptist to proclaim God’s word of justice and peace in our broken, divided world. For many young people, Greta Thun-berg is a prophet, however unlikely, who raises her small voice to the cause of climate change, not only speaking her message but living it. God calls every one of us to work of the prophet: to “proclaim” God’s love and mercy in our own Advent times and places.

Prophet for our planet

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Dec. 11 6-9 PM Light is On (Confessions) Dec. 13 Christian Mothers Christmas Party Dec. 14 Noon, Pastoral & Finance Councils Dec. 14 Bake Sale & K of C Christmas Party Dec. 15 4 PM Beaver Valley Chorale 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. 7 7 PM Liturgy Committee

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

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

to St Cecilia Church.

BUY YOUR

HOLIDAY TREATS AFTER MASS

SATURDAY, DEC.14

OCTOBER COUNT RESULTS

From September 29 until October 27, the Ushers in the four churches of our #333 grouping counted all

who attended our weekend Masses. These numbers were sent to the diocese and the results are:

An average of 2085 people attended the nine Masses in our grouping each week.

At HOLY FAMILY an average of 2072 attended over the course of the five weeks. That means 414 for the two weekend Masses or 207 at each Mass.

At. ST. CECILIA an average of 2400 attended over the course of the five weeks. That means 480

for the two weekend Masses or 240 at each Mass. At ST. FELIX an average of 434 attended over the

course of the five weeks. That means an average of 86 per Mass.

At STS. PETER & PAUL an average of 6015 attend-ed over the course of the five weeks. That means

1203 for the four weekend Masses or an average of 300 at each Mass.

On behalf of this year’s 30 Hour Famine Partic-ipants, we would like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who supported our ef-forts on November 2nd & 3rd. Your generous

contributions helped them to raise $2,685! The 7 students that participated are proud that they will feed and care for 67 children in the Demo-cratic Republic of Congo for 1 month. Congrat-ulations to Amarina S., Noah W., Mia M., Alicen M., Elly R., Andrew G., and Brody Q. Your sacri-fice for hungry children all over the world is to be commended. COMING IN JANUARY

2020!

EDGE is welcoming ALL Middle School students in grades 6-8. Feel free to invite a friend or friends! Watch the bulletin for more info or follow us on Instagram @333.edge

Looking for Refreshment? Need a Break?

Our Church is open Mon-day 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 consolation.

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

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.

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

A FITTING TRIBUTE TO ST. CECILIA PATRON OF OUR ROCHESTER PARISH

The St. Cecilia Mass on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 5 PM was beautiful. People said: “It was so meaningful as there were people from each church in our grouping who participated in the Mass; and the music was spectacular--fitting for the Patron of Music. It was a beautiful coming together.”

This fits the saying—”Each flower has a pleasant scent, but when the individual flowers are put to-gether, they make a magnificent bouquet with the most heavenly scent.” Great job to all who made this celebration so special.

Dear Parishioners,

Already it’s the Second Sunday of Advent. Ordinarily, December 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, commemorat-ing Mary’s exemption from the stain of original sin. Since Mary, as the Immaculate Conception, is Patroness of the U.S., it gener-ally is a Holy Day of Obligation. This year, however, the feast is moved to Monday, December 9, because this is the Second Sun-day of Advent, which takes precedence even over the Blessed Mother. Since it falls on Monday, it is NOT an obligatory Mass day. We have our regular three Masses – 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. This Wednesday evening is the “Light is on For You” when churches will be open from 6:00-9:00 p.m. for the Sacrament of Penance. In our grouping, the priests will be: Fr. Mark at St. Cecilia; Fr. Paul at St. Felix; Fr. Bob at Holy Family; Fr. Paul House-holder and possibly, Fr. Mike Greb, OFM, Cap at Saints Peter and Paul. See below for extra opportunities for the Sacrament of Pen-ance as well. There are 3 special Advent Concerts coming up next weekend: Saturday, December 14 7:00 p.m. Marco Fiorante at Saints Peter and Paul 7:00 p.m. Beaver Valley Choral Society at Holy Family Sunday, December 15 4:00 p.m. Beaver Valley Choral Society at St. Cecilia December 16-23 We’ve added some extra opportunities to our regular schedule for the Sacrament of Penance: Monday, 16th: St. Cecilia at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, 17th: Sts. Peter and Paul at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, 18th: St. Cecilia at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, 19th: St. Felix at 4:00 p.m. Holy Family at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 21st: Sts. Peter and Paul at 12 noon Holy Family at 3:00 p.m. Monday, 23rd: St. Cecilia at 6:00 p.m. I know how busy and jam-packed these Advent days are. I’ve had 4 Christmas parties in one week. It’s very difficult to find time for Jesus, to feel His presence in prayer. Really, it is. Yet, the closer we feel to Jesus, the happier our Christmas will be. He is the reason for the season, after all. Fr. Bob

PSP Goal $73,020.29

Collected $43,664.00

Balance Due $29,356.29

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

December 9 Monday (Lk 1:26-38) 7:00 PM Paul, Midlred & Lynn Clyde By Pauline Gaffney December 10 Tuesday (Lk 10:21-24) 7:00 PM Joseph Platko By Friends December 11 Wednesday (Mt 15:29-37) 7:00 PM Mass for All Parishioners December 12 Thursday (Mt 7:21,24-27-) NO MASS December 13 Friday (Mt 9:27-31) 7:30AM Henry Mathlage By Mary Jane Powell & Family December 14 Saturday (Mt 17:9a,10-13) 5:00 pm Richard Rippee By Family December 15 Sunday (Mt 11:2-11) Third Sunday of Advent

9:15 am Anne R. Samchuck, Thomas D. Samchuck, Margie Kaye By Kathy Samchuck , Deceased & Living

MASS INTENTION DATES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE.

Stop by or call 724-775-0801

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

& Ryan Whipple in the Air Force

Holy Family has many good people who support BINGO every Wednesday. Maybe you’re a recent retiree or may-be you’re just looking for something to do. Are you will-ing to give some of your free time to help the church? One night a month? We’d love to have you join us. It helps us pay the bills, but most important it helps our Church continue to spread the GOOD NEWS. Please give Bill 724-843-4954 a call and let him know you’re willing to help.

MARCO FIORANTE IN CONCERT is a great way to begin your holiday season. He will be performing at Saints Peter and Paul on December 14, at 7:00 p.m. with piano/organ accompaniment by Kenneth Hand, Director of Music at Saints Peter and Paul. This concert will be featuring many traditional Christmas favorites as well as beloved Italian carols such as Gesu Bambino and Tu Scendi dale Stelle. Marco’s latest CD, LOVE, will be for sale after the concert. For more information: www.facebook.com/public/Marco-Fiorante.

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

Our Giving Trees in the narthex are ready for you to brighten a child’s life this Christmas. Remember all gifts must be returned unwrapped by Dec. 17. If you wish to help with this ministry, please call Stasha Kaye at 724-601-8710

or the Rel. Ed office at 724-775-2761.

2020 CHURCH CALENDARS

WILL BE AVAILA-BLE NEXT WEEK

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.

Sunday Collection Budgeted Dec. 1 $7,003.00 $7,000.00

Sunday Collection Budgeted Nov. 24 $,5,585.00 $7,000.00

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Viola Martin, Vern Nola, Rob Oesterling, Leonard Penzak, Josh Simon, Jim Stephenson, Carol Yanna-chione, 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 festival once again a huge success. 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 8 Sunday (Mt 24:37-44) First Sunday of Advent

11:00 am Margaret Concelman By Kay Lewis December 10 Tuesday (Mt 8:12-14) 8:30am Joy Belle & Joseph Trombetto By Darlene Yannachione December 11 Wednesday (Mt 11:28-30) 7:30am Mass for All Parishioners December 12 Thursday (Lk 1:39-47) 8:30am Mary Ann Heuring By Ron & Jackie Golletti December 15 Sunday (Mt 11:2-11) Third Sunday of Advent

11:00 am Margaret Concelman By Patricia Whipple & Family

NEW MASS INTENTION DATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE.

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. 11 6-9 PM Light is On (Confessions) Dec. 15 4 PM Beaver Valley Chorale Dec. 19 4 PM Confessions Dec. 19 7 PM Pastoral Council 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

BEAVER VALLEY CHORALE CHRISTMAS CONCERT

DEC. 15, 4 PM PLEASE JOIN US FOR A

FREE CONCERT OF SACRED CHORAL MUSIC

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

GATHERING.

Sunday Collection Budgeted Nov. 24 $1,084.00 $2,500.00

PSP Goal $16,985.00

Collected $15,002.00

Balance Due $1,983.00

Sunday Collection Budgeted Dec. 1 $1,720.00 $2,500.00

YOUTH GROUP PRISON PROJECT Christmas “Goodie Bags” for Beaver County Jail Inmates

...“Lord, when did we see you ill or in prison?” And the King will say to them in reply,

“Amen, I say to you, whatever you have done for one of these least brothers of

mine, you did for me.”

Matthew 25:39-40

Our youth groups will be partnering with Christians United in Beaver County Jail Chaplaincy

Program to spread the message of Christ to every inmate in the Beaver County Jail.

ON DECEMBER 19TH, THE GROUP WILL GATHER TO PUT TOGETHER “GOODIE

BAGS”. EACH DECORATED BAG MUST CONTAIN THE_FOLLOWING ITEMS:

• Hard Candy—15 pieces of hard candy (NO GUM)

• Candy Bars—3 regular sized candy bars (Hershey’s, Snickers, etc..)

• Cookies—1 dozen cookies (store bought or home-baked)

• Card—Christmas card wishing the recipient a Merry Christmas (we will make these)

Donations of any of the above items would be greatly appreciated and can be left

in the box in the churches marked PRISON PROJECT by

December 15th.

CHRISTMAS SECOND COLLECTIOn

Every year at Christmas there is a collec-tion for Children and Youth which bene-fits: Adolescent formation and youth min-istry programs; the department of reli-gious 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.

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.

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.