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Derry, Pa. 15627
New Derry, Pa. 15671
Oct. 18, 2020 Welcome to All 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
125 SOUTH LIGONIER ST. DERRY PA 15627
Partner Parish Office 724-694-5359 St. Martin Rectory 724-739-0769
Fax: 724-694-6215
Partner Parish Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday : 9AM to 3PM
Closed Wednesday & Friday WEBSITE: www.stmartinstjoseph.org
St. Martin St. Joseph
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Pope John Paul II
John Paul II was the second longest-serving pope in modern history after Pope Pius IX. Born in Poland, John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope since the 16th-century Pope Adrian VI. John Paul II's cause for canonisation commenced one month after his death with the traditional five-year waiting period waived. On 19 December 2009, John Paul II was proclaimed venerable by his successor, Benedict XVI, and was beatified on 1 May 2011 (Divine Mercy Sunday) after the Congregation for the Causes of Saints attributed one miracle to his Intercession, the healing of a French nun called Marie Simon Pierre from Parkinson's disease. A second miracle was approved on 2 July 2013, and confirmed by Pope Francis two days later. John Paul II was canonized on 27 April 2014 (again Divine Mercy Sunday), together with Pope John XXIII.[14] On 11 September 2014, Pope Francis added these two optional memorials to the worldwide General Roman Calendar of saints.[15] It is traditional to celebrate saints' feast days on the anniversary of their deaths, but that of John Paul II (22 October) is celebrated on the anniversary of his papal inauguration.[16][17] Posthumously, he has been referred to by some Catholics as "St. John Paul the Great", although the title has no official recognition.[18][19][20][21]
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In other business: Understanding Church Finances:
Recently, a few inquiries were raised as to where do the rental monies from the St. Joseph rectory go?
Some thought all rental monies went directly to the diocese each month. FACT CHECK: All rental monies go directly to St. Joseph! This revenue stream has been a vital source of income for the parish and a tremendous benefit since this income helps keep the parish financially afloat.
May God Bless Us All, Fr. Sam
Pastor’s Pun: What happened when the bakery burned down? The business was toast.
A little boy was playing with blocks and his mother was watching him. He
built a big building and then put a steeple on top of it. “It’s a church, Michael,” his
mother commented, delighted at his budding architectural genius.
“No, Mommy,” the boy replied, with serious blue eyes holding his mother’s gaze.
“It can’t be a church until you put people in it.”
Spirituality of Sacred Scripture:
The expression, “Spirituality of Sacred Scripture,” can have many meanings. It will be useful in this article to examine some of these meanings, and then concentrate on the one meaning in which we use this term in the present volume.
Spirituality of Sacred Scripture can mean a study of the spiritual life based on the Bible. Other sources of insight, like revealed Tradition, are not questioned or ignored, but the almost exclusive emphasis is on Sacred Scripture.
Again, spirituality of Sacred Scripture, or biblical spirituality, can refer to that part of biblical theology which chooses for special study the life and teaching of the spiritual giants of biblical history. In the Old Testament, they would be persons like Abraham, Moses, David and Isaiah; and in the New Testament, figures like John the Baptist, Peter, John and Paul. Biblical Mariology would belong to this category, where the life and virtues of the Blessed Virgin are explored in their scriptural setting and the resulting conclusions are applied to our own spiritual life today.
Along the same lines, biblical spirituality can be a selective analysis of some particular aspect of the spiritual life, like the Holy Spirit at work in the world; or some virtue, like faith, humility or charity. In each case the Scriptures would be the main, if not exclusive, basis for investigation.
On the widest scale, every life of Christ is, in its way, a manual of biblical spirituality. Even when an author tries to limit himself to the external facts re-lated in the Gospels, inevitably the spiritual dimen-sion of Christ’s personality shines through. It is im-possible to talk or write about the Savior without re-vealing something of the Spirit with whom, as God, He had the same divine nature and, by whom, as man, He was filled to the depths of His humanity. (Reprinted from by John A. Hardon, S.J.)
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SPONSOR
HUSS CHIROPRACTIC
LOYALHANNA
Please hold in your hearts and prayers those who are sick, aging or homebound:
Rich Batsa, Shirley Boring, Chuck DeRito, Dino Frassenei, Steve Gaul, Beverly Heiple, Celeste Stoltz-Jones, Shirley Laskie, Deora Matvey, Gene & Gloria Paouncic, Selma Patterson, Abby Rose, Helen Stercho, Braxton Strianna, Sue Tommasini, Zoey Tommasini, Grace Whipkey Also, pray for all the lonely and homeless, and all our loved ones who have gone before us.
SATURDAY - Oct. 17 St. Joseph 5:00 PM - St. Joseph - Robert Gray, Birthday (brother, Abe & sisters, Anita & Elaine) SUNDAY - Oct. 18 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 AM - St. Martin - Don Stiffler (M/M Gene Fannie) 10:30 AM - St. Joseph - Gene Murphy, Birthday (daughter, Joanne Gaul) MONDAY - Oct. 19 St. Martin 6:00 PM - John Free, Anniversary (wife, Stella) TUESDAY - Oct. 20 St. Joseph 8:00 AM - Carol Merle (Dr. Robert Alico) THURSDAY - Oct. 22 St. Joseph
Doug Ellenberger (Aunt Joanne Gaul) FRIDAY - Oct. 23 St. Martin23 Mary Razza (Bobby Joe & Theresa) SATURDAY - Oct. 24 St. Joseph 5:00 PM - St. Joseph - Kerry Ronion (Brad Ronion) SUNDAY - Oct. 25 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 AM - St. Martin - Richard Vesco (sister, Dolly) 10:30 AM - St. Joseph - David Borsari (Patty Dayak)
St. Martin Sanctuary Candle In acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ, the Sanctuary Candle will burn from Oct. 18 through Oct. 24 in loving memory of
Jim & Jody Beatrice Requested by their family
St. Joseph Sanctuary Candle In acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ, the Sanctuary Candle will burn from Oct. 18 through Oct. 24 in loving memory of
Gene & Helen Murphy, Anniversary Requested by their daughter, Joanne Gaul
Thursday, Oct. 22, Doug Ellenberger Friday, Oct. 23, Mary Razza
Father Sam will continue to offer Mass privately for the following intentions that are scheduled on Thursday, Oct. 22nd. and Friday Oct. 23rd.
Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday, October 24: St. Joseph, 5:00 pm Eucharistic Minister: Laura Hamrock Lector: Jeff Kelly Sunday, October 25: St. Martin, 9:00 am Eucharistic Minister: Marge Bolish Lector: Marie McCandless Sunday, October 25: St. Joseph, 10:30 am Eucharistic Minister: Tim Dalton Lector: Cindy Dalton
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Stewardship of Treasure 07/1/20 - 10/11/20
St. Joseph Offertory Weekly Budget Need $ 3,700.00 Actual Weekly Offering 10/11 4,340.00 Other Income 447.00 Difference this week 1,087.00 Fiscal Year to Date Budget Need 55,500.00 Fiscal Year to Date Actual 10/11 52,493.00 Year to date difference $ (3,007.00) Correction Year to Date Need 10/04 51,800.00 Correction Year to date Difference 10/04 4,090.00 Receiving Envelopes 318 Using Envelopes 83 St. Martin Offertory Weekly Budget Need $ 2,500.00 Actual Weekly Offering 10/11 1,944.00 Other Income 403.00 Difference This Week (153.00) Fiscal Year to Date Budget Need 37,500.00 Fiscal Year to Date Actual 10/11 32,957.00 Year to Date Difference $ (4,543.00) Correction Year to Date Need 10/04 35,000.00 Correction Year to Date Difference 10/04 (4,390.00) Receiving Envelopes 252 Using Envelopes 54 Budget needs are based on projected expenses. Need will be reviewed periodically.
Thank you for your stewardship!
Counters–Sunday October 25, 2020 ST. JOSEPH -TEAM 1 ST. MARTIN -TEAM 1 Louise Brindle Linda Angus Janine Elliott Judy Revitsky Steve Maus Mary Jane Voyten
Our Partner Parishes would like to wish a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all who
are celebrating birthdays from 10/18/20 - 10/24/20
ST. MARTIN: Autumn Adomaitis, Brian Bernoski, Eugene Esposito, Albert John, James Polo, Jamie Robertson and Celeste Stoltz-Jones ST. JOSEPH: Kerry Campbell, Dino Frassenei, Danielle Mullen, Ron Petrunak and Gillian Polo
OTHER INCOME for the Churches includes candles, flowers, DLA refund, Rental, Tuition, Building Fund and Knights of Columbus Donations
IN SYMPATHY Our Partner Parishes extend their sympathy to the family William “Doc” Livingston of St. Martin Parish who was buried from St. Martin this past week. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
The Church cannot survive without your financial support! Please continue to support the Church during these trying times. You can drop off your contributions at the parish mailboxes; they can be mailed to the parish office. You can contribute through on-line giving ~ the link is on the parish website, ww.stmartinstjoseph.org. Thank you!
Christ Our Shepherd Center Hold your post-sacramental gathering at the beauti-fully renovated Christ Our Shepherd Center, conveniently located on U.S. Route 30 east of Greensburg. You can select a caterer and specific menu for events, including receptions or meals after baptisms, first Communions, confirmations, weddings, ordinations or funerals. For information to go www.christourshepherdcenter.org or call 724-834-7350.
Summer Cemetery Clean-up All summer decorations should be removed by October 31st. at both St. Martin and St. Joseph Cem-eteries. Anything left after October 31st will be re-moved by staff. Fall/Thanksgiving decorations may be placed on graves, if you want to keep these decorations after Thanksgiving, they must be removed by December 5th. Christmas decorations must be removed by February 15th, 2021.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Donations The total donations made to St. Vincent de Paul Society for September are: St. Martin, $255.00 and St. Joseph, $234.00 for a total of $489.00. Thank you to all who continue to donate to this worthwhile cause. They help so many who are less fortunate in our community.
ST. JOSEPH NEWS
AREA HAPPENINGS
ST. MARTIN NEWS
PARTNER PARISH NEWS
Pastor: Rev. Salvatore Lamendola Maintenance Supervisor: [email protected] Rich Hamrock
Secretary: Joanne Gaul Custodians: [email protected] St. Martin: Ted Watkins St. Joseph: Becky Ellenberger
Financial Secretary: Karen Novello
[email protected] Sacrament of Baptism: Contact Betty Wechtenhiser
Faith Formation Director: Betty Wechtenhiser
[email protected] Sacrament of Marriage: C:724-989-5725 H:724-539-9799 Contact the Pastor a minimum of six months prior to wedding date Music Directors:
Dolly Stiffler (St. Martin) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Madlyn DeRito (St. Joseph) St. Martin: Monday 5:30 pm [email protected] St. Joseph: Saturday 4:15-4:40 pm and by Appointment
Partner Parish Web Coordinator:
Theresa Miedel, [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Society Hot Line 724-694-5359
Sacristan: Tish Rossi (St. Joseph)
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FAITH FORMATION FOR ST. JOSEPH & ST. MARTIN
Due to the Covid-19 Virus, Faith Formation will not gather in the classrooms. Families will do in home instructions. If you have not picked up your text book please call Betty @ 724-989-5725. Two years of Faith Formation is required for the reception of First Confession and First Eucharist. Sacrament of Confirmation is received in the 8th grade after continuing their Faith Formation. Families are removed from the Faith Formation List after two years of no response.
Oblates of St. Benedict ***A series of monthly presentations on Benedictine spirituality will continue on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 3-4:15 pm in the Archabbey Basilica Crypt. Fr. Anthony will speak on Obedience in Benedictine Spirituality. Only 25 people will be admitted and social distancing observed. Please wear masks. If you plan to attend please phone Fr. Donald in advance at 724-805-2291. ***Attendees may also attend Vespers at 5 pm in the nave of the basilica. Supper and an evening session at 6:30 pm may also be available. ***Oblates and guests are also welcome to attend a day of recollection on Saturday, October 17 at 9 am in the crypt and ending with supper at 5:40 pm in the Fred Rogers Center.
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St. Martin Rosary Altar Society Meeting St. Martin Rosary Altar Society will be holding their monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 27 beginning at 6 pm. Masks and social distancing are required. New members are always welcome.
Substitute Teachers Needed in Diocese The Diocese of Greensburg Schools are currently accept-ing 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 [email protected], or you can phone: 724-552-2594.
Counters Needed for St. Joseph St. Joseph Parish is in need of 2 counters to count money on Sunday. You will count every 6 weeks. If interested, please call the office 724-694-5359. Clearances required.
************************************************************************************************ READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 SAINTS ISAAC JOGUES (1560-1646) AND JOHN DE BRÉBEUF (1593-1649) AND THEIR COMPANIONS October 19 Their mission was to New France, but these missionaries found in present-day New York State and the province of Ontario a world wildly different from the homes they left behind. Six Jesuit priests, Fathers Isaac Jogues, John de Brébeuf, Anthony Daniel, Gabriel Lalemant, Charles Garnier, and Noël Chabanel—and Jesuit lay volunteers René Goupil and John LaLande—shared the gospel with the Native Americans they met, in languages they painstaking-ly learned, and through images they creatively adapted to the indigenous cultures (for example, John de Brébeuf’s “ ’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime: the Huron Carol”). But their evangelization was caught up in turmoil beyond their control: a smallpox epidemic, battles between French and English trading interests—the traders united only by their willingness to exploit the Native Americans—and conflict among the tribes themselves, Huron, Mohawk, Iroquois. The missionaries’ perseverance despite exhausting hardships, their steadfast courage in facing unspeakable tortures, and undaunted love even for those who martyred them, bore fruit, immediately in Kateri Tekakwitha’s sanctity, eventually in the Catholicism that still flourishes in the United States and Canada. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LOOK WHO’S TALKING When money speaks the truth is silent. —Russian proverb
WORDS AND ACTIONS When people hear us speak God’s word, they marvel at its beauty and power; when they see what little impact it has on our daily lives, they laugh and poke fun at what we say. —Anonymous second-century Christian
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission Sunday Monday: Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions Tuesday: St. Paul of the Cross Thursday: St. John Paul II Friday: St. John of Capistrano Saturday: St. Anthony Mary Claret; Blessed Virgin Mary; United Nations Day
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Applications being accepted for Assistant Principal at Geibel Catholic School The Office of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Greensburg is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Principal at Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School in Connellsville. Qualified candidates will be able to provide spiritual and educational leadership and assist the principal with carrying out administrative and leadership duties that support the school’s mission. A practicing Catholic in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church, the assistant principal must possess the following: demonstrated communication and leadership skills, a master’s degree in a field related to educational experience, and a letter from his/her pastor. Applicants are requested to submit a letter of interest and a current resume to: Ms. Pat Nickler, Principal, email: [email protected]; phone: 724-628-5600. Applications will be reviewed as received.
St. Florian Parish hosting Kolache Sale St. Florian Parish, United, will host a kolache sale - nut, apricot, poppy seed and prune, 14-15 inch long for $12 each. Order no later than Nov. 2nd. Pickup dates: Nov. 14, 4:30 - 6:30 pm and Nov. 15, 10 am to noon. Call Phyllis @ 724-423-5233 or Juanita @ 724-423-2455 or Fran @ 724-423-5275. ALL COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Customers are asked to wear masks and social distance when picking up orders.
Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School Virtual Tour Learn more about Greensburg Central Catholic in a virtual open house and tour where you can meet adminis-trators, faculty and staff; learn about the school’s college-prep curriculum; and get a taste of the school’s many extracurricular and athletic offerings. Visit www.gcchs.org and complete the short registration form and the Virtual Open House link will be sent to you immediately.
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Joseph Church #436450 125 S. Ligonier Street Derry, PA 15627 TELEPHONE 724 694-5359 #2 for staff and #2 for Joanne CONTACT PERSON Joanne Gaul EMAIL: [email protected] TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 11:45 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION October 4, 2020 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8
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