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St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 School House Lane, P.O. Box 330, Donegal, PA 15628 724-593-7479
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg
St. Raymond of the Mountains Parish Mission Statement
We, the parish of St. Raymond of the Mountains (Donegal, PA)
are situated in a resort area and comprised of many rural communi-
ties. We come together to share and strengthen our faith in God
and each other by celebrating the sacraments and striving to follow
God’s teaching. We are called to be open to the Holy Spirit and to
build a stronger Faith Community by serving the needs of others,
by educating, and by welcoming all.
BAPTISMS:
Please contact the Parish Office for Baptism.
MARRIAGES:
Arrangements should be made with the Pastor
at least one year in advance.
Contact Information:
Parish Office ............................... 724-593-7479
Parish Fax ................................... 724-593-5934
Website - www.straymondchurch.org
Online Giving Service
(web base electronic contributions, safe & secure) Visit www.straymondchurch.org, select the Online
Giving link and follow the commands
Catholic Charities Help Line 1-866-409-6455
In the event of inclement weather: Please check our parish
activities of cancellations at KDKA channel 2
CONFESSIONS:
Saturday: 3:30 PM.
MASSES:
Saturday (Vigil): 4:30 PM.
Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Daily Mass: 8:00 AM at St. Raymond Chapel
(under office) Except Friday.
An Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction:
Every First Friday of the month after the 8:00 AM Mass until 10:00 AM.
Holy Days: See bulletin
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM to
4:00 PM. Closed Friday.
September 30, 2018
Parish Staff:
Rev. Richard J. Kosisko, Administrator
Email ……………... [email protected]
Rev. Teodoro Abner Cortezano, Parochial Vicar
Email ………….... [email protected]
Bill Pospisil, Coordinator of Faith Formation
Email……..……….. [email protected]
Mary Strucaly, Parish Secretary
Email……….…. [email protected]
Addy Evangeliste, Bulletin & Parish Website Email………….. [email protected]
St. Raymond of the Mountains Church September 30, 2018
Readings for the Week of September 30, 2018
Sunday: Nm 11:25-29/Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 [9a]
Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
Monday: Jb 1:6-22/Ps 17:1bcd, 2-3, 6-7
[6]/Lk 9:46-50
Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23/Ps 88:2-3, 4-5, 6,
7-8 [3]/Mt 18:1-5, 10
Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16/Ps 88:10bc-11, 12-13,
14-15 [3]/Lk 9:57-62
Thursday: Jb 19:21-27/Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14
[13]/Lk 10:1-12
Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Ps 139:1-3, 7-8,
9-10, 13-14ab [24b]/Lk 10:13-16
Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Ps 119:66, 71, 75,
91, 125, 130 [135]/Lk 10:17-24
Next Sunday: Gn 2:18-24/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [cf. 5]
Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12
GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER
UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
As we go about our days, we necessarily label, classify,
and prioritize. What's "in" and what's "out" on our priority
list? Because humans are social beings, we tend to do the
same thing with people. We can only invite six people to
the dinner party. Our young child wants to invite certain
friends to her birthday, but we're keenly aware of who the
parents are, and the prospect of spending several hours
with them is enough to give us pause.
In today's Gospel, Jesus' disciples face a classification
problem. They've seen another person driving out demons
in the name of Jesus. They recognize him, a non-Apostle,
as clearly "out." And yet "Jesus replied, 'Do not prevent
him ? whoever is not against us is for us." Jesus recog-
nizes real faith in the would-be exorcist. In our own lives,
Jesus invites us to recognize others' good intentions. They
should not be cut off simply because they do not line up
with all our personal preferences. What, then, is deserving
o f s u c h a f a t e ?
"If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off ? if your eye
c a u s e s y o u t o s i n , p l u c k i t o u t . "
When his listeners blame others, Jesus tends to pivot the
conversation to their own lives. In this case, the message
is clear. What we really need to cut out is that which
keeps us from Jesus. If over-commitment causes us to
lose patience with our family, doubt God's providence,
and become consumed with self-reliance, cut something
out. If certain friendships lead us time after time into
gossip and slander, cut it out. In today's Gospel, Jesus
invites us to live intentionally in our discipleship.
Are we ready?
Reminder There will be an Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
and Benediction every First Friday (of the month)
after the 8:00 AM Mass until 10:00 AM. Hope to see
you: Friday, October 5 in the Chapel.
Please remember in your prayers
Josh B., Pam Balow, Matt Bauman, Beth Brown,
Ginger Cairns, Terry Cavicchio, Mary Cauley, Shawn
Dellgross, Amanda Dennis, Dave DeWitt, Cheryl E.,
Francis Ernesty, George Estochin, Laura Estochin,
Mildred Estochin, Corinne Estock, Bill G., Patty Gadek,
Gerald, Rose Henrickson, Barry Huey, Mitchell Johnson,
Darlene Jenniches, Karen, Jadon Kalp, Jim Kalp, Megan
Kalp, Carol Kelly, Ryan Kelly, Ray Kostovny, Frank
Kuhns, Namon Lilly, Leslie Lloyd, Juanita Miller, Richard
Miller, Theresa Miller, Margaret Mollick, Courtiney Mas-
towski, Mindy O., Ryan Painter, Chris Petrarca, Greg
Petrucci, Madeline R., Richard Randall, Tracy Ritenour,
Dan Rocker, Mellisa Rocker, Bernie Rusinko, Bill Schulte,
Gertrude “Chub” Shaulis, Ted Shaulis, Helen Sparks, Lisa
& Declan Spell, Edie Spell, Ernestine Stanton, Jim T.,
Mike Terretti, Theresa, Colleen and sons, Denise Thomas,
Bryce Vargo, Jane Waite, Jim Walters, and Margaret Witt.
Missionary Cooperation Plan
(Next Weekend, October 7, 2018) The Benedictine Fathers of Saint Vincent Archabbey,
Latrobe, PA will be with us this year asking for our
prayers and alms for their missions in Brazil and Taiwan
and for the many foreign Seminarians who study at
Saint Vincent and then return to ministry in their home
countries. Please be generous and help them reach out to
those they serve. This way you can become part of this
mission of mercy and salvation.
We invite all our parishioners
and visitors to join us as we say
the rosary each Saturday before the 4:30 PM Mass.
The Rosary will start each Saturday at 4:00 PM.
Please honor our Blessed Mother with your presence.
We particularly pray for our nation and all its needs.
October Blessed Rosary
News from St. Raymond’s Christian Mothers The St. Raymond’s Christian Mothers will hold
their monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 9, at
8:30 a.m. in the Parish Social Hall. We will be celebrating
Halloween and Fall. All ladies of the parish are invited to
attend.
It’s time again for the January Calendar Ticket
All hold-out numbers need to be in by October 1. Con-
tact Toni Terretti, 724-593-4593 or [email protected]
if you want a special ticket number. Thank you.
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg
October is Respect Life Month. Since Roe Vs. Wade was passed in the United States of America, we have lost 60
Million pre-born children to the heinous crime of abortion. This unjust law allows you to kill your child for any reason
up until birth. How many inventors, engineers, teachers, firemen, police officers, priests, electricians, etc. have we
aborted? May God forgive us of this sin. Know that God forgives, heals, and restores us if we have fallen victim to the
lie told us about abortion. Rachel's Vineyard has a ministry for those hurt through abortion. Please pray for an end of
abortion and all acts of violence in and out of the womb.
BIBLE
As a single book, the Bible is divided into two parts: the
Old Testament (OT) portrays the times before Jesus and
the New Testament (NT) concerns the times during and
after the life of Jesus. Prior to the invention of writing
and papyrus about 1250 BC, history was taught by word
of mouth. Biblical writings extend from the time of King
David about 1000 BC and conclude about 100 AD with
the death of John. The basis of the OT is the first five
books known as the Pentateuch or the Torah; the basis of
the NT is the Gospels. In addition to the Pentateuch, the
other divisions of the OT are the Historical Books, the
Wisdom Books and the Prophetic Books. Besides the
Gospels, the NT contains the Letters, or Epistles, and the
Book of Revelation. Christian scholars agree that Christ
and the NT events are prefigured by the people and events
in the OT.
NEW EVANGELIZATION
Holiness and evangelization both begin by first declaring
one’s own sinfulness. To declare our own innocence and
blame others for the evils in this world is the sin of pride,
of judging others. Whether we are campaigning against
abortion, sexual abuse or some other atrocity, we must
first recognize that we all are guilty of pride and desirous
of personal gratification. Of course, we are bound to take
action against any injustice, but realize, for example, that
both the abortionist and the pro-life activist are convinced
that they are justified in the actions they take. Neither or
both may be sinning. We must pray for mercy and for-
giveness for ourselves as well as the other sinner. A
worse sin would be to maintain that one is innocent and
without sin. In the end, God will judge and give each of
us our just reward of eternal punishment or eternal joy.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Being Catholic entails more than just being baptized,
going to church on Sunday and knowing the Creed. It
involves developing a sincere prayer life, living an exem-
plary moral life, regular reception of the Sacraments of
Reconciliation and the Eucharist. It necessitates that we
cultivate the attitude and disposition for leading a good
life based on the four cardinal virtues of prudence, justice,
fortitude and temperance. Prudence is the virtue that
disposes our conscience to make good decisions and act
accordingly. Justice consists in the determination to give
God and neighbor their due. Fortitude strengthens one’s
resolve to resist temptations and face trials or persecu-
tions. Temperance is the moral virtue that moderates the
attraction of pleasures and provides balance in the use
of created goods. These four virtues are the basis of all
virtue.
Our Bible Discussion – Study Group will meet again
this Thursday, October 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Social
Hall. Make plans to attend.
Celebration the Season of Creation The Season of Creation is September 1 (the World Day
of Prayer for Creation) through October 4 (the Feast of
St. Francis). To celebrate this Season of Creation the
Creation Care Team invites you to take the Saint Francis
Pledge to live Laudato Si!, Pope Francis’ encyclical on
care for our common home, by prayer, action, and advo-
cacy. If you have taken the Pledge, THANK YOU! If
you haven’t, it is not too late. Visit the Catholic Climate
C o v e n a n t w e b s i t e h t t p s : / /
www.catholicclimatecovenant.org. You will find the
Pledge under Programs at the bottom of the home page.
Also, a paper copy of the pledge is in the back of church
this weekend. Make the commitment! SIGN IT and
LIVE IT!
This Week in the Parish
This Sunday, Sept. 30 - 8:00 a.m. Morning Mass
- 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass
- 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond
Religious Ed. Classes (CL)
Tuesday, Oct. 2 - 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (CH)
Thursday, Oct. 4 - 6:30 p.m. Bible Study (PH)
Friday, Oct. 5 - 8:00 a.m. Mass, followed by
an Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction until
10:00 a.m. (RC)
Saturday, Oct. 6 - 4:00 p.m. Pray the Rosary (CH)
- 4:30 p.m. Evening Mass
Next Sunday, Oct. 7 - 8:00 a.m. Morning Mass
- 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond
Religious Ed. Classes (CL)
- 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass
(RC) = Rectory Chapel (RM) = Rectory Meeting Room
(CH) = Church (CL) = Classrooms (PH) = Parish Social Hall
Our Weekly Offering OFFERTORY
September 22 & 23, 2018 (90 out of 388 = 23%)
Envelopes $2,437.75
Loose $591.00
Monthly $5.00
Total $3,033.75
Needed for Expenses $4,600.00
Difference -$1,566.25
Seminarian/Clergy $50.00
ABC Education $50.00 Many thanks and may God Bless you
for your generosity!!!
2018 Seminarian and Clergy Formation Collection Today is the annual diocesan collection for our Semi-
narians, for men preparing for the Permanent Diaconate,
for the ongoing formation of our clergy and for our Inter-
national Priests serving in the Diocese of Greensburg.
If you forgot your envelope for this collection, please
use one of the envelopes that have been placed in the
pew to make your gift. Please be generous in supporting
the needs of our Seminarians and Clergy through this
collection. In addition to your financial support, Bishop
Malesic is asking for your prayers for vocations to the
priesthood, diaconate and the religious life. Let us all
continue to pray for all vocations, so that those who are
called may prayerfully respond to God’s invitation.
Please know that your support is always appreciated, but
especially now, when they face the challenge of dealing
with the difficult realities of this calling after the recent
Grand Jury Report.
The flowers on the Altar this weekend
are donated by “anonymous”
Thank you and God bless you for your generosity.
MASSES THIS WEEK Sat. - September 29 - Vigil: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. + Mary Burns Kantorick (Dorothy Voke)
Sun. - September 30 - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m. + Sue Shroyer (Noreen Brady & Elaine Voke)
10:30 a.m. Our Parish Members
Mon. - October 1 - St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin
8:00 a.m. + Maureen Cusack (Joe & Elise Bizup)
Tues. - October 2 - The Holy Guardian Angels
8:00 a.m. + Edward S. Smith (Suzanne M. Miller)
Wed. - October 3 - Weekday
8:00 a.m. + James Lang (Schafer, Cummings Families)
Thurs. - October 4 - St. Francis of Assisi
8:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Werthman
Family (Ray Werthman)
Fri. - October 5 - Weekday
8:00 a.m. Mass, followed by an Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament and Benediction until 10:00 AM
(Chapel)
Sat. - October 6 - Vigil: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. Helen Sparks (Addy Evangeliste & Family)
Sun. - October 7 - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m. Our Parish Members
10:30 a.m. + Donald Korzen (D.J. Korzen)
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
SERVERS
Sat. Oct. 6 4:30 p.m. - Tim Pisula
Sun. Oct. 7 8:00 a.m. - Kaylea Voke
Sun. Oct. 7 10:30 a.m. - Nicole Shinsky
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Sat. Oct. 6 4:30 p.m. - Dorothy Voke
- Ginger Cairns
- Susan Waite
Sun. Oct. 7 8:00 a.m. - Darlene Grabill
- Karen Chearney
- Noreen Brady
Sun. Oct. 7 10:30 a.m. - Mary Mastowski
- Deneen Vinkler
- Mary DeLose
READERS
Sat. Oct. 6 4:30 p.m. - Tim Pisula
Sun. Oct. 7 8:00 a.m. - Peggy Schafer
Sun. Oct. 7 10:30 a.m. - Bill Pospisil
The National LifeChain will take place next Sun-
day, October 7, 2018. Please show your support for the
sanctity of life by participating in your local LifeChain
which will be held at Mellon Park, Ligonier (next to the
Giant Eagle) from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.. This is a silent,
peaceful, prayerful demonstration during which partici-
pants may stand or sit holding one of several approved
pro-life signs. For more information, please contact Terry
Kelly at 724-493-4349.
