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Reverend David J. Nazimek, Pastor
Rev. Richard J. Zelik, OFM Cap. Weekend Assistance: 724-872-6123
Robin Stahl, Organist
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Weekend Masses Saturday: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM
Weekday Masses Tuesday & Wednesday
8:00 AM
Confessions
Saturday
3:00-3:30 PM
Weddings—Baptisms:
Contact Parish Secretary for
appointment. 724-872-6123 or
225 N 2nd St. West Newton, PA 15089-1609 | holyfamilywestnewton.org | 724-872-6123 |
`Bible Study: Wednesday’s in the
Social Hall
9:00-11:00 AM
11/16 Cantor Practice 6:30 PM
11/22 All Souls Day Memorial Mass 11AM
11/26 Thanksgiving Day 9 AM
Lauretta Stanley, Faith Formation
724-872-3486,
Cell 724-787-1989
Denise Manley, Parish Secretary
724-872-6123
Save the Date: Here is a list of up-
coming activities.
Listed below are some
of the dates you will
want to reserve in the
coming months.
PRAYER AND WORSHIP
WEEKLY BELL CHIMES
DAY 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
SAT 11/14 Cecilia & Charles Fry John J Moran
SUN 11/15
MON 11/16
TUES 11/17
WED 11/18 Margie Azzari
THURS 11/19 Joseph Gabonay
FRI 11/20 Florence & Pete Booley
SAT 11/21 Alex Kozieniak
SUN 11/22 Katherine & Joseph Matty
Saturday, November 14 Vigil-33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Margie Azzari
By Daughters Sunday, November 15 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Agnes Minkus By Leonard & Jeanne Minkus
Tuesday, November 17 Weekday
Living & Deceased members of Holy Family
Church
Wednesday, November 18
Weekday
Ann & Frank Balash
by Family
Saturday, November 21 Vigil-Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Monica Sanutelli
by Christian Mothers Sunday, November 22 Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe For the Deceased Priests, Parishioners of Holy Family Church
Matters of Sexual Misconduct Information
If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child by anyone - please contact PA ChildLine immediately at 1-800-932-0313. If the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer you are also requested to contact the Bishop’s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct after you have called the ChildLine number and made the report. The Bishop’s Delegate may be reached at 724-837-0901, ext. 1221.
4:00 PM | Saturday, November 14
Lector Dan Landini
Eucharistic Minister
Mary Houseman
11:00 AM | Sunday, November 15 Lector
Aleta Keegan
Eucharistic Minister Ginger De Blasio
4:00 PM | Saturday, November 21
Lector Stan Materkowski
Eucharistic Minister
Bill Hughes
11:00 AM | Sunday, November 22 Lector
Christina Null
Eucharistic Minister Aleta Keegan
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - When we speak of talents and gifts, we are prone to focus on things such as college degrees, job performance, and so on. While these are certainly important, perhaps we would do well to consider other possibilities. How often do we use our ability to console by offering hope to a distraught person? How often do we use our ability to encourage by presenting a new worldview to a despairing person? How often do we use our ability to lead by suggesting a new approach to an aimless person? How often do we use our ability to recognize talent by indicating a new form of life to a searching person? In all these instances, our positive actions reaffirm that personal gifts are com-mon property. If we look to the basic meaning of the reading from Proverbs and the Gospel passage, it is difficult to find any com-mon thread. However, upon closer reflection, we see that the theme can be that of fidelity, of faithfulness and dedication to anything that we do. In the short passage that we have for this Sunday, the author of Proverbs (An Old Testament Book belonging to the collection of “Books of Wisdom”) conveys the results produced by the toil of a worthy wife. On this Sunday, and as we continue nearing the end of the current Liturgical Calendar, we are again reminded how we are to put fidelity and dedication into the perspective of the Lord’s return, and of the watchfulness required of each of us in preparation for the last day. Matthew, in his Gospel account, provides a rich instruction for the Church of our day, just as it was for the first Chris-tian communities. The entire emphasis is on the service every Christian owes to God. Because the Christian is a servant, it is our duty to make profitable use of the gifts given us for the good of the community and the Kingdom. The parable makes it very clear that it is not enough simply to give the gift back to God in the form in which we received it. We are expected to invest it so that others, through our efforts, can come to know the love of God and the hope that He promis-es each of us. At times, we run into Christians who think of their Christian life in terms of a strict contract between God and themselves. In a sense they are like the Pharisees of Jesus’ day. They say things such as: “I observe strictly what the commandments require of me. What else is there for me to do?” Or they may say: “I live alone and don’t go anywhere. What wrong could I possibly do?” Such attitudes are perhaps more common than we may think. There is a kind of “Christian minimalism” that takes refuge in the commandments of God and of the Church – we think that if we observe the Ten Commandments, that’s all that is required to being a faithful disciple. Again we find people at times who are willing to develop only a favorite talent, and then for their own sake, not for the sake of the community. We must re-mind ourselves that there are things called – Sins of Omission. The Master’s answer prevents all possibility of misunderstanding.” We are all servants and we have no choice in the matter. It is not enough for us to preserve what was entrusted to us. We must make it bear fruit in the service of God and others. The Baptismal Grace that has made us adopted sons and daughters must grow and may not simply be left in its original state. We may legitimately aspire to intensify it, because that is our duty. Such an attitude is inspired by love and gratitude. It springs also from our awareness that we are called to collaborate in spreading God’s Kingdom and pre-paring for the unexpected coming of Jesus Christ. Perhaps we may want to reflect upon what special gifts and talents God gives to us. Are we a good listener? Do we enjoy talking with others? Perhaps we could send greeting or get well cards to neighbors and parishioners. Perhaps just a simple word of encouragement to another/ a pat on the back, a word of forgiveness to someone who has hurt us. None of these require a college degree to perform, and yet the simple things we do can make a world of difference for some-one in need. Let us pray that we always remain positive in all things. To paraphrase St Teresa of Calcutta: it’s not about doing great things, but about doing ordinary things with great love. Love should be the basis for all that we do.
Let us Pray for the Conversion of the World & for Peace
THE ALL SOULS DAY MEMORIAL MASS will be
held on Sunday November 22 at 11 AM mass.
All of those who were buried from Holy Family
Church from November 1, 2019, through Octo-
ber 31, 2020, will be remembered at this Mass.
Financial Report for 11/8/2020
Offertory:2153 Retired Religious: 75
Loose:42 Catholic Accent: 3
Monthly: 80 Diocesan Relief: 35
Candles: 92
All Saints: 39
Parish Income: 2406
Parish Budget: 4000
UNDER BUDGET: -1594
Total Offertory: 2519
Cantor Practice
Practice will be on Monday September 16 at 6:30
PM in the church. If you are a cantor or would like
to be a cantor, please plan to attend.
Help Wanted
Divine Redeemer Motherhouse is in need of a Nurse
and Aid at their Elizabeth Twp location. If interested,
please contact Sister Alojziana at 412-751-8600.
11/16 Cantor Practice 6:30 PM 11/18 Adult Bible Study 9 AM
11/22 All Souls/All Saints Mass 11 AM
11/26 Thanksgiving Day Mass 9 AM
The West Newton Library is having a Pie Sale
as a fundraiser, 9 inch pies are 12 and pumpkin
roll’s $10. Contact Gary’s Chuckwagon 724-
872-8920 by 11/21. Pick-up on 11/24
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
The Book of the Dead (Remembrance) will be
available near the candle rack at the front of the
Church throughout the month of November. Please
list your beloved deceased in the book and pray for
the souls of those listed.
Guardian Angel Appeal Heroes of Hope videos highlight Guardian Angel Appeal for Catholic Charities Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg recognizes Heroes of Hope, individuals who never stopped giving during COVID-19. Now you can be a Guardian Angel for your community by donating to coronavirus relief. All dollars go directly to those in need. Watch the videos about our Heroes of Hope and prayerfully consider donating online: https://www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org/fundraisers/Pages/Heroes-of-Hope.aspx We are blessed by your support!
Geibel Catholic seeks part-time cafeteria
monitorGeibel Catholic has an opening for a
part-time cafeteria monitor. The duties include
monitoring student behavior during meal
service, regulating that students are following
proper COVID-19 protocols and ensuring a
safe and healthy lunchroom environment. The
hours are 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. daily. The
candidate will be required to obtain all
necessary clearances. Please contact the
school office at 724-628-5600 for more
information.
Diocese of Greensburg schools seek
substitute teachersThe Catholic schools of
the Diocese of Greensburg are currently
accepting applications for the position of
substitute teacher. Qualified candidates will
possess a bachelor’s degree and obtain all
necessary clearances. Submit a current
resume to the Office of Catholic Schools at
phone: 724-552-2594.
THE ALL SOULS DAY MEMORIAL MASS
will be held on Sunday, November 22, at 11
AM. All of those who were buried from
November 1, 2019, through October 31, 2020,
will be remembered at this Mass.
the Diocesan Poverty Relief Fund and Catholic
Relief Services on the Sunday before
Thanksgiving. This year, the appeal will take
place the weekend of Nov. 21 & 22, 2020.
First Reading:
Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting;
the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Give her a reward for her labors,
and let her works praise her at the city gates. (Prv
31:30-31)
Psalm: Blessed are those who fear the Lord. (Ps 128)
Second Reading:
For all of you are children of the light
and children of the day.
We are not of the night or of darkness.
Therefore, let us not sleep as the rest do,
but let us stay alert and sober. (1 Thes 5:5-6)
Gospel:
“His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and
faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small
matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come,
share your master’s joy.’” (Mt 25:21)
Readings for the week of November 15, 2020
Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/Ps 128:1-
2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1a]/1 Thes 5:1-6/
Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21
Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6
[Rev 2:17]/Lk 18:35-43
Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22/Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5
[Rev 3:21]/Lk 19:1-10
Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11/Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6
[1b]/Lk 19:11-28
Thursday: Rv 5:1-10/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and
9b [Rev 5:10]/Lk 19:41-44
Friday: Rv 10:8-11/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103,
111, 131 [103a]/Lk 19:45-48
Saturday: Rv 11:4-12/Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10 [1b]/Lk
20:27-40
Next Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/Ps 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6
[1]/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:31-46
Observances for the week of November 15, 2020
Sunday: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday: St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude,
Virgin
Tuesday: St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious
Wednesday: The Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts.
Peter and Paul, Apostles;
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin
Saturday: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin
Mary
Next Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the
Universe
©LPi
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
We will soon be opening up our RCIA
program for the Churches of Saint Anne
and Holy Family. If you, or anyone you
know is interested in learning more about
the Faith, what Catholics believe, and why
please let us know by contacting Father
Dave at 724-872-2555 or Lauretta Stanley
at 724-872-3486. Learning more about the
Church, Scripture, and Sacraments and
preparing to receive them is richly
rewarding.
Any questions about the below items need
to be addressed to Lauretta Stanley 724-
872-3486 or 724-787-1989
Clearance Requirements Must Be Met
Beginning this year, the policy for Virtus,
Protecting God’s Children has changed. We
are now required to do a Recertification Course
every five years. This course is a brief
refresher and may be completed on-line by
accessing it on the Diocese of Greensburg
website. For those who prefer it, we are
offering a live class here at Holy Family parish
on Sunday, November 22nd following the 11:00
am Mass. If you completed your original class
in 2015 or earlier, you are required to complete
this course. Those who wish to participate in
this course, please contact Lauretta Stanley at
724-872-3486.
As a reminder, other clearance requirements
have a 5-year expiration as well. These include
the Criminal Background Check, the Child
Abuse Clearance, and the Affidavit. If you
have not renewed these documents since 2015,
you must update them or you will not be able to
continue in your parish ministries. This is the
law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
the policy of the Diocese of Greensburg.
