Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Lady of Sorrows Parish September 29, 2019

Tuesday Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Readings: Zec 8:20-23; Lk 9:51-56 8:00 AM Saint Matthias Church † Irene Skerkavich - Debbie Myers

Wednesday The Holy Guardian Angels Readings: Neh 2:1-8; Mt 18:1-5, 10 8:00 AM Saint Matthias Church † Margaret Koval - Nancy Maltonic

First Friday Saint Francis of Assisi Readings: Bar 1:15-22; Lk 10:13-16 8:00 AM Saint Matthias Church Sacred Heart & Rosary Society Adoration 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Saturday Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest Readings: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Lk 10:17-24 4:00 PM Saint Matthias Church † Friends of Our Lady of Sorrows

Sunday October 6, 2019 - Respect Life Sunday Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Hb 1:2-2; 2:2-4; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10 9:30 AM Holy Name of Jesus Church † Jack Maxgay - Julie Vasel

11:00 AM Saint Matthias Church † Olga Krupa - Josephine Janik

MEMORIAL CANDLES FOR SEPTEMBER 29: SAINT MATTHIAS MEMORIAL CANDLES: Blessed Sacrament: † Sacred Heart: † Infant Jesus: † Sorrowful Mother: † Saint Joseph: † Bill Gonda - Family Saint Anthony: † Saint Matthias: †

HOLY NAME OF JESUS MEMORIAL CANDLES: Blessed Virgin: † Edward Dulay - Daughter, MaryAnn Saint Joseph: † Frank Pennell - Daughter, Bonnie Sanctuary Lamp: †

Holy Name of Jesus Sunday, September 29, 2019 - 9:30 AM

Lectors: Extra Ordinary Ministers: Servers: Greeters: Collectors:

Saint Matthias Saturday, September 28, 2019 - 4:00 PM Lectors: Ordinary Minister: Father. Extra Ordinary Ministers: Servers: Sunday, September 29, 2019 - 11:00 AM Lectors: Ordinary Ministers: Father Jerek Extra Ordinary Ministers: Servers: ****************************************************************

Your Prayers Are Requested For The Sick Of Our Par-ish: Saint Elizabeth-Youngstown: Robert Belcik. . Saint Elizabeth-Select: Philip Kurek.

BISHOP OF YOUNGSTOWN: Your prayers are request-ed for The Most Reverend George V. Murry, S.J., Bishop of the Youngstown Diocese. If you would like to submit a message or offer up a prayer request for Bishop Murry, you can submit them to prayer re-quests@youngstowndiocese.org. The Diocese will collect them all and deliver them to Bishop Murry.

BLESSING OF PETS: In honor of Saint Francis of Assi-si, blessing of pets will be held on Sunday, October 6th, 2:00 PM on the front lawn of the rectory.

Holy Name of Jesus Sunday, October 6, 2019 - 9:30 AM

Lectors: L. Kent Extra Ordinary Ministers: L. Kent, L. Prusak, B. Smith Servers: T. Hassay and P. Werner Greeters: D. Balog and B. Bolha Collectors: D. Balog, B. Bolha, M. Calai, G. Mazzone

Saint Matthias Saturday, October 5, 2019 - 4:00 PM Lectors: F. Schneider and T. Winsen Ordinary Minister: Father. Extra Ordinary Ministers: J. Oravec, M. Oravec, F. Schneider, D. Sliwinski, T. Winsen Servers: D. Csernik and M.A. Shaffer Sunday, October 6, 2019 - 11:00 AM Lectors: S. Jones and M. Baytos Ordinary Ministers: Father Jerek Extra Ordinary Ministers: M. Baytos, S. Jones, F. Gallo, M.L. Jacobs, T. Krispinsky Servers: S. Babik and J. Yablonkai ****************************************************************

Your Prayers Are Requested For The Sick Of Our Parish: Saint Elizabeth-Youngstown: Joan E. Balas, Donald McMurray. Saint Elizabeth-Boardman: Phillip Kurek, Deborah Wellington.

BISHOP OF YOUNGSTOWN: Your prayers are requested for The Most Reverend George V. Murry, S.J., Bishop of the Youngstown Diocese. If you would like to submit a message or offer up a prayer

request for Bishop Murry, you can submit them to prayer requests@youngstowndiocese.org. The Diocese will collect them all and deliver them to Bishop Murry.

BLESSING OF PETS: In honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, blessing of pets will be held next Sunday, October 6th, 2:00 PM on the front lawn of the rectory.

THE FOUNDATION OF MINISTRY PROGRAM: The Program: Empowers laity to respond to the Baptismal call to holiness, discipleship and ministry. Presents comprehen-sive theological content through interactive and inspiration-al sessions. Discusses best practices for parish ministries and community evangelization. Provides opportunities to discern God’s will and empowers laity to serve. Location is Mondays at the Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, Can-field. Sessions run from October through March.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of parishioner, John Martinko, who passed away. Father of Janice Leskovec-Steinmaus, and Lorrie Nelson, brother of Elizabeth Thomas,

brother-in-law of Georgieann Martinko and brother to his adopted sister, Bette Dzuroff. May he rest in peace.

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September 22, 2019 Collection Total: $4,644.00 Envelopes Mailed Adults: 777 Children: 42 Envelopes Returned: Adults: 202 Children: 02 Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows: $610.00

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STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT: "My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established..." (LUKE 16:25-26) When God created the world He declared that it was good and He gave it to all mankind for us to enjoy. However, over the years we have created a chasm between those who have great gifts and those who do not. In today’s gospel we see that with our own generosity we must bridge that gap between those who have much and those who have little or we may find ourselves on the wrong side of the chasm in the next life.

2019 ANNUAL BISHOP’S APPEAL: 2019 ANNUAL BISHOP’S APPEAL: 2019 ANNUAL BISHOP’S APPEAL: Our parish has Our parish has Our parish has achieved 39.00% of participation towards our goal of achieved 39.00% of participation towards our goal of achieved 39.00% of participation towards our goal of 100% participation. Our cash total thus far $43,051.00. 100% participation. Our cash total thus far $43,051.00. 100% participation. Our cash total thus far $43,051.00.

ATTENTION PARISH ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS AND FEDERATIONS: It is time to schedule for the year 2020 your Masses, meetings, dinners, and social events; regardless of the building where the events are taking place: (Saint Matthias, Holy Name of Jesus, Saints Cyril & Methodius, or Our Lady of Mount Carmel) all events must be scheduled at the parish office 330-788-5082.

MASS BOOK OPENING: The Mass Book for 2020 will be opening in the middle of September. Right around September 16, 2019. Also the Candles for 2020 will be available. Remember, you are only allowed to schedule two Masses per year. But the Candles you can schedule as many as you want throughout the year. Price of Masses are $10.00 each and Candles or Flames are also $10.00 each. The Sanctuary Lamp at Holy Name of Jesus is $15.00. There are also Candles available for this year.

OCTOBER: The month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. This is pri-marily due to the fact that the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on October 7.

Sept 30 Saint Vincent de Paul Kitchen, 10:15 AM– 12:30 PM. Monday through Friday. Oct 1 Quilters, 10:00 AM-Noon, SM Church. Oct 2 Holy Name Society Meeting, 6:00 PM, HNJ Founders Hall. Oct 5 Catholic Men’s Fellowship meeting, 8:30 AM, SM Church. Oct 6 Blessing of Pets, 2:00 PM, front lawn of Rectory.

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OUR LADY OF SORROWS SENIORS’ CLUB: Will hold their monthly luncheon and meeting on Thursday, October 10th at 12:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall at The Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church basement. The hall is handicap accessible with plenty of parking in the Church’s parking lot. Please make your reservation or cancellation by calling Vice President, Kay Kalischak at (330) 967-4467 by Monday, October 7th. A meeting with a money raffle and bingo will follow the luncheon. For the month of October, we will celebrate members Birthdays, Anniversaries, Autumn and Halloween. Octo-ber’s Menu will be: Beef Tips and Noodles, Vegetable, Sal-ad, Bread, Butter, Dessert, Coffee, Tea, and Water. The cost will be $10.00. Yearly Dues of $5.00 will be collected at this meeting. Members are asked to wear an Autumn decorated hat or a Halloween costume. A prize will be awarded to the best hat or costume winner.

FIRST STEP FOR CHANGE: Beginning this weekend, our parish will be participating in First Step for Change, a project sponsored by Catholic

Charities to collect money in order to assist low-income pregnant women and families with food, formula, clothing, diapers and other items essential to child’s health, safety and well-being. Each family interested in participating in First Step for Change is asked to pick an envelope in the back of the church on the table. This collection is slightly different than last year as there are several ways to collect instead of baby bottles. Take an envelope and fill it up throughout the month. All money collected by our parish will help meet local needs. Donations will be collected at the end of the month. Thank you.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: Will begin on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 and end on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Breast Cancer month is

an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. During the month of October you are encouraged to wear Pink for Breast Cancer.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY: Meeting Wednesday, October 2, 6:00 PM, Holy Name of Jesus Founders’ Hall.

CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP: Saturday, October 5, 8:30 AM, Saint Matthias Church.

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ATTENTION MEMBERS OF THE PARISH: If you are entering an assisted living facility or a long term nurs-ing facility, you or a family member must call the rectory at 330-788-5082, if you wish this information to appear in the bulletin under the heading Parishioners in Health Care Fa-cilities. We do not mean to make things difficult for you, but, we must respect your privacy in this transitional time of your life.

PARISHIONERS IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES: Your continued prayers and support are requested for the following members of our parish family who are living in area nursing facilities: Assumption Village: Louise Cintala, Mary Klucher, and Dorothy Lafko. Briarfield Ashley Circle: Mary Ann Buday and Mary Kocurek. Glenellen Senior Living: Dorothy Close and Edward Hudak. Humility House Nursing Home: Mary Farkas and Dorothy Ryznar. Ohio Living Park Vista: Mary Jane Vranches Omni Manor: Philomena McCaffrey Shepherd of the Valley: Georgieann Martinko, Catherine Pearce, and Ann Topolovcak. Windsor House Canfield: Dolores Kolar, Ed Skokan and Agnes Siragusa ****************************************************

The purpose of The Friends of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish is to have a visual reminder of our beloved deceased not only on spe-cial days such as birthdays and anniversaries but also throughout the entire year. On the first weekend of each month, a Mass is celebrated for the repose of the souls of The Friends of Our La-dy of Sorrows Parish. Friends who are remembered are not nec-essarily parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish and member-ship to The Friends of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish is annual. Contact the parish office for further information.

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SMILES: Muldoon lived alone in the Irish countryside with only a pet dog for company. One day the dog died, and Muldoon went to the parish priest and asked, "Father, me dog is dead. Could ya' be saying' a mass for the poor creature?" Father Patrick replied, "I'm afraid not; we cannot have services for an animal in the church. But there are some Baptists down the lane, and there's no tellin' what they believe. Maybe they'll do something for the creature." Muldoon said, "I'll go right away Father. Do ya' think $5,000 is enough to donate to them for the service?" Father Patrick exclaimed, "Sweet Mary, Mother of Jesus! Why did ya' not tell me the dog was Catholic?

PARISH REGISTRATION FORM Please print.

Name:____________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________ City:_________________________State:____Zip:___________ Telephone: __________________________________________

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE BY BUD OZAR: In to-day’s gospel the rich man died and was condemned to "a place of torment" because he ignored the poor. He asked Lazarus to go and warn his five brothers to change their ways. Evidently ignoring the poor was a family pattern. Is your family sensitive to the poor?

VOCATIONS: "But you, man of God, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness." Is your faith in Christ leading you to grow in holiness as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Call Father Christopher Luoni at 330-744-8451 or by email: cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org.

YOUNGSTOWN VOCATIONS SUPPORT SOCIE-TY ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: Members are selling tickets for the annual fundraiser entitled "A Grand Night for Singing" to be held on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngs-town, OH 44503. Curtain time is 2:30 PM and the ticket price is $15.00. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling YVSS member, John Toker at 330-755-5845.

MARRIED COUPLES GET-AWAY WEEKEND: How would you like to learn more about your spouse and God on the same weekend? A Mar-riage Encounter Weekend can do that for you!

The Fall Weekend is just around the corner, so make plans now to attend; October 11-13 at the Homewood Suites in Solon, Ohio. Call Jack and Fran at 330-305-9963 or GreatMarriagesOhio.org

OUR LADY OF FATIMA: Celebrating the 102nd Anniversary of the Apparitions. Please Join Us for the 4th Annual Greater Youngs-town Area Public Square Rosary Rally, Satur-day, October 12, 2019. 11:00 AM Exposition

of the Blessed Sacrament, St. Columba Cathedral. (In the event of inclement weather we shall gather and re-main at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica) 11:20 AM Eucharistic Procession from St. Columba Cathedral to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica. The handicapped and those having difficulty walking can join us in procession by car. Public Recitation of the Rosary. Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica at 12:30 PM. Call Connie (330)507-3880 for more info.

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THE FRIENDS OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH

† Dorothy M. Babnic - Husband, Bob & Family † Dorothy B. Babnic - Cousin, Bob † Steve T. Basic - Julia Basic & Sons † Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Babnich - Son, Bob & Family † Douglas A. Bott - Wife, Donna & Family † Edwin Buday - Wife, Mary Ann † Josephine Bugbee - Niece, Betty Medina † Scott Burin - Doreen, Danielle, & Brittany † Janet Franko Caiazza - Family † Frank Casciano - Wife & Family † George Ceremuga - Wife, Marge & Family † Helen Chizmar - Family † Lisa Currao - John & Ann Ferenchak † Joseph R. Danko - Son, James & Denise † Carole Deley - Family † Virginia L. (Ginny) DeLuca - Family † Mr. & Mrs. Ralph DeMichael - Family † Salvatore & Anna DiFrancesco - Children † Ervin Dodge - Louise, Children, & Grandchildren † Ethel Draia - Family † William Drapcho - Wife, Gloria & Family † Mr. & Mrs. George L. Elias - G. Roger & Carole Elias † Dorothy & John Ferenchak - John & Ann Ferenchak † Michaelena Ferenchak - Daughters, Arlene, Karen, & Lisa † Martha J. Ferenchak - John & Ann Ferenchak † Edward E. Franko - Family † Gerchak Family - Family † Bill Gonda - Family † Scott Gonda - Family † Carl J. Gordulic - Family † Frances Gordulic - Family † Bertha & Ed Grisdale - Granddaughters, Arlene, Karen, & Lisa † Richard Gross - Wife, Gertie & Family † Tom & Mary Hamrock - Family † Nancy Hassay - Hassay Family † Valent Hlebovy Family - Cecilia Morrison † Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hodos - Fred & Betty Hodos † Steve J. Hruska - Wife, Ann & Family † John J. Hudak - Wife & Family † Mary & George Jacobs - Mary Lou † Jennie & Red Jason - Karen, Gav, Cody, & Jamey † Stephen & Edna L. Kachmar - Daughter, Agnes Kachmar † Mary L. & Michael W. Klucher - Family † Dolores Koshan - Cousin, Betty Medina † Susan & Stephen Kotasek, Sr. Family - Gerald & Judy Kotasek † Danny S. Krispinsky - Aunts, Uncles, & Cousins † Mr. & Mrs. Paul Krispinsky - Children & Grandchildren † George E. Krusel - Wife, Betty † Ronald Krusel - Mom, Betty † John R. Kulifay - Wife, Theresa † Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kulifay - Sister In-Law, Theresa † Christopher Lafko - Mom, Dorothy † George Lafko - Wife, Dorothy † George & Jane LaHita - Daughter, Betty Medina † George R. LaHita - Sister, Betty Medina

† Judge John J. & Ethel V. Leskovyansky - Son, John & Family † Mr. & Mrs. Mike Lisko - Family † Rita Petty LoGiudice - Sue Yarab † Andy Lucansky - Wife, Norma & Family † Lawrence McCaffrey Family - Wife, Philomena McCaffrey † Maddamma Family - Norma Lucansky † Martha M. Martinko - Family † Frank & Mary Jane Masonic - Niece, Betty Medina † Jack Maxgay - Wife & Family † Dr. Federico Medina - Wife, Elizabeth † Matilde Medina - Betty Medina † Ann Marie Miller - Mom † Mr. & Mrs. William Mokrovich - Daughter, JoAnn Mokrovich † Krista Musolino - Mom & Dad † Holly Nelson - Family † Mr. & Mrs. Steve Novak - Children † Martin & Dorothy Novotny Family - Dorothy Rock † Helen Olbrych - Husband, Joseph & Family † Al Pasquale - Wife, Flo & Family † Richard Pearce - Wife, Catherine & Family † Robert D. Patrick - Wife, Rita † Robert D. Patrick , Jr. - Mom, Rita † Mike & Margaret Penich - Daughter, Barbara † Gert & Nick Petrus - John & Ann Ferenchak † Dave Petty - Sue Yarab † Frank & Jennie Popovich - Family † Marissa J. Plakosh - Mother, Jeanne † Joseph & Pauline Popovich - Family † Leonard Puhalla - Wife, Marge † Joseph & Eleanor Rock Family - Dorothy Rock † Paul S. Rovnak, Sr. - Wife, Mary Ann Rovnak † Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Ruschak - Ted & Diane Russell † Mr. & Mrs. Ted Russell, Sr. - Ted & Diane Russell † Janice V. & Michael J. Scavina - Son & Daughter † Marie O. Scott - Loretta Smith † David Senchak - Mom, Mary Lou † Michael T. Senchak - Wife, Mary Lou † David Senvisky - Rose, Dana, David, Frankie, & Gracie † Emil Shevetz - Wife, Eleanor & Family † Anna & William F. Stana - Family † Lucy Stanek - Husband, John & Family † Helen & Walter Stanyard - Judy & Gerald Kotasek † Edward & Emily Swierz - Son, Denis † Thomas Tinkler - Wife, Shirley † John Titak - Wife & Children † Rosemarie Sewell Titak - Titak Family † Frances Triveri - Patti L. Kosek † Triveri Family - Patti L. Kosek † Arlene & Anthony Van - John & Ann Ferenchak † Beverly Varso - Mother, Ann & Brother, John † John Varso, Sr. - Wife, Ann & Son, John † Kathy Wittenauer - Mom, Betty † Eugene D. Zentko - Wife, Kathryn & Family