PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION: HOLY FAMILY (WORSHIP SITE) 521 7TH AVENUE NEW BRIGHTON, PA 15066 E-Mail: hfp18001@verizon.net Web Site:beavercatholic.com/holyfamily HOLY FAMILY OFFICE AND SOCIAL HALLS 1851 Third Avenue, New Brighton, PA.15066 724-847-3538 STS. PETER AND PAUL 200 Third Street Beaver, PA 15009 724-775-4111 ssppbeaver.org/church ST. CECILIA 724-775-0801 628 Virginia Ave Rochester, PA 15074 724-775-0801 stceciliaroch.org ST. FELIX 450 13th Street Freedom, PA 15042 724-775-1476 stfelixfreedom.org Administrator Rev. Robert Miller Senior Parochial Vicar Fr. Paul Kuppe O.F.M. Cap. Parochial Vicar Fr. Mark Carter O.F.M. Cap. In Residence Michael Greb, O.F.M. Cap. McGuire Memorial

HOLY FAMILY PARISH STAFF Janet Smith– Administrative Assistant 724-847-3538 Larry Tavlarides– Director of Music 412-609-9686 Suzan Bauer– CCD Program Coordinator 724-846-9622 Joe Kralic– Sacristan

GROUPING SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR Andrea Korcan– Buzza-724-775-0801

Catholic Charities Beaver County Office (counseling) 724-775-0758

Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator (412) 456-3093 (Office)

1-888-808-1235 (Hot Line) PA Childline

1-800- 932-0313 Call 911 immediately if a child is in immediate danger.

MARRIAGE: Call the Parish Office 724-847-3538 to begin the necessary paper work. This appointment should be six months prior to the wedding.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND SHUT-INS: Please call the Parish Office at 724-847-3538 for home visitation for the Sac-rament of Eucharist, Recon-ciliation and the Anointing of the Sick.

ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY: Graves are available for burial. 724-323-0033

HOLY FAMILY OFFICE HOURS

Monday– Thursday 8:00-5:00

Friday 8:00-12:00

CONFESSION TIMES MONDAY& WEDNESDAY: 6:00- 7:00 PM St. Cecilia SATURDAY: 12:00 -1:00 PM Sts. Peter & Paul 3:00- 3:45 PM Holy Family

December 8, 2019 Second Sunday

Of Advent

Welcome to Holy Family Parish DAILY MASSES St. Felix– T& TH– 8:30AM, Wed– 7:30AM St. Cecilia– M T W– 7PM, Fri– 7:30AM Holy Family– M, W, F –8:30 TH– 7:00PM Sts. Peter and Paul– M T TH– 7:30AM, F– 9AM WEEKEND MASSES St. Felix– Sun -11AM St. Cecilia– Sat– 5PM, Sun 9:15AM, Holy Family– Sat 4PM, Sun 9AM, Sts. Peter & Paul– Sat 9AM, 6PM, Sun—7:30AM, 10AM, 12PM

HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEBSITE-beavercatholic.com/holyfamily

Jesus, I give you my whole heart today. I offer all my struggles for those in life

who need it most. Amen. PLEASE PRAY FOR: Cheyne Main, Leigh Anne Carr, Matthew Jackson, Judy Reese, Rich Emert, James Mellis, Irene Cunningham, Dan Kennelly, Peyton Adkins, Peter Sabella, Kathy Jackson, Scarlett Santypal, Dorothy Lovette, Andy Popik, Vicky Tomastik, Marc Shemile, Carol Helkowski,

Elizabeth Proya, Jackson Circle, Gwen Bosco, Justin Peters, Bill Thompson, Regina Helbling, Lindsay Robinson, Christine Terracio, Vincent Catanzarite, Barb Siktar, Pam Jordan, Wyatt Newlin, Alice, Terry Griffith, Dennis Brehenny, Beverly Tomasi, Cel Totera, Taryn Santypal, Sheryl Fausti, Dawn Miller, Linda Jean Conroy, Steven Cercone, Annie Recupero, Johnny Berrill, Thomas Trentadue, D.P.D., Sandy McCann, Paul Wood, Anja Klein, Elsie Lesinski, Barb, Norma Walker, Nancy Schettig, Kathy Klutka, Jarod S., Gunner, Sexton, Heather, Rodney, Mary Rowan, Dolly Markess, Tony DeLizio, Julie Wellmann, Tom, Kathy Weaver, Jacquie Samek, Geno Royal, Lori, Mary Cox, Barb Shaban, Amy Hartwick, Sue Matsook, John Cossin, Brian Conroy, Thomas Peluso, Anna Babcanec, Chris Kirschner, Ansley Pittner, Katherine Catanzarite, Leo Wolfe, Nick Pasquale Melissa Palumbo, Brody McPherson, Bert Prentice, Amy Antonetti and family, Cookie Curcio, Colin Joshua, Danielle Bobin, Jim Kern, Christopher West, Amelia (Millie) Kopka, The Glaesman Family, Victor Capo, Craig, Donna Ramsey, Greg Cardosi, James Deane, Jr., all victims of child abuse, Connie & Ray Reeher, Trey Book, Mark Stiggi, Betty DeRose, George Eckhardt, Joanne Mujwit, Dan Barrett, Naomi Toth, Christopher Joseph Bosco, William Arienzo, Helene Kralic, Kathy Zinsser, Edward Lang, Joseph Shubbuck, Jo Mitchell, Shirley Kozel, Shannon Hunston, Paisley Campbell, Nathan Cardosi, Sr. Thaddeus, Susan Kaufman, Infant child Zion, Jon Lawrence, Mike Lodovico, Tom Helbling, Willie Cefaratti, Margaret Kelly, Kelly Schmidt, Nanci Barrett, Wilfred Krut, E.M.S., Dawn Stupia, Mary Mooney, Sue Philipp, Paula Wagurak, Linda Murphy

OCTOBER COUNT Our ushers counted all who attended Mass in the month of October. We sent the numbers to the office at the diocese and here is the final tally: The weekly average at: St. Cecilia (2 Masses)–480 St Felix (1 Mass)– 86 Holy Family (2 Masses)– 414 Sts. Peter and Paul— (4 Masses)-1203 After adding up all attendees at the 9 weekend Masses, we figure an average of 2085 people at-tended Mass in our grouping each week.

Just a quick reminder that tickets for the December 16th drawing are due into the office by Friday, December 13th. Also, just a note: for the March drawing, we have over 40 tickets with no sellers. If you’d like to help, please call the office. Also, a huge thanks to those who have been selling tickets for many years, and especially to those who take more than their fair share. ♥♥♥

for your kind generosity. Your Thanksgiving offering of $418.00 will benefit the New Brighton Soup Kitchen and all the folks in the community who count on it being there every week. For some, it’s their only hot meal. Please pray for the men, women, and children we serve at the kitchen. We pray this ministry not only nourishes their bodies, but their mind and spirit as well.

Sts. Peter & Paul Society of St. Vincent DePaul The members of the Society would like to thank you so very much for your kind donations. Also, they ask that you re-member to please make your checks payable to St. Vin-cent DePaul Society. The ministers of our SVDS would like to invite anyone who may feel that they could help as a vol-unteer. For information, please call the Rectory at 724-775-4111 or the St. Vincent DePaul number at 724-312-6781.

As you know, “Many Hands Make Light Work”

With joy we welcome into our Church family:

Jameson Miles Spratt

son of

Joe & Shannon Spratt

We extend our prayers and best wishes to this child, his parents, godparents, and families!

Tuesdays Choir Practice 7:00PM Wednesdays Bingo 7:00PM December 11 Light is on for You 6-9 PM December 14 Choral Concert-HFP 7:00PM December 14 Christmas Concert SSPP 7:00PM December 15 Choral Concert St Cecilia 4:00PM December 15 Happy Birthday Jesus 10:15AM December 15 Breakfast-Social Hall 8-12 December 16 Raffle Ticket goes off December 19 Confessions at HFP 6:00PM December 24 Masses 4:30 -10PM December 25 Mass 10:00AM December 22 & 29 CCD Christmas Recess December 28 Holy Family Feast Day 4:00PM Group Mass December 31 Solemnity of Mary HFP 5:00PM

DECEMBER AT A GLANCE

Nov 24 & Dec 1 2019 YOUR KIND DONATION

**Needed for Budget—$5,000.00** Offertory 9810.00 Retired Religious 1219.00 Thanksgiving 418.00

We have many friends and family who, for one rea-son or another, can not make it to Mass. Some due to illness, some due to lack of trans-portation, some due to a temporary medical situation, and others are just unable leave their home. We miss seeing all of them at Mass.

This week we pray especially for Bill Ostrom. Bill lives at 221 Wises Grove Road, New Brighton, PA 15066 Also, if you or someone you know would like a communion visit from a Eucharistic Minister, please call the parish office and we will get you on the schedule.

LET’S GET TOGETHER FOR BREAKFAST! As we begin to prepare our hearts and homes for Christmas, how about taking a break to join your Church family for breakfast. Come to the Social Hall on Sun-day, Dec. 15th from 8-12. The Stewardship Committee will be

hosting and Santa & the Mrs will be there to greet all, espe-cially the little ones. Tickets will be sold at the door. See you there!

MARCO FIORANTE IN CONCERT... is a great way to begin your holiday sea-son. He will be performing at Sts Peter and Paul on Dec 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 TuScendi dale Stelle. For more information: www.facebook.com/public/Marco-Fiorante.

PRAYERS FOR HEALING is a monthly setting of evening prayer that begins on Monday, December 2, and continues the first Monday of each month throughout the year. Prayer is held from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse Chapel, 1020 State Street, Baden. Res-ervations are NOT necessary. Future dates include January 6, February 3, March 2, (no April), and May 4, 2020.

If CCD must be cancelled due to inclement weather, please tune into KDKA or WBVP (1230AM 99.3FM). Your child’s teacher will also try to contact you via text or email. There will be no classes on December 22 & 29 for Christmas recess. Classes will resume on January 5th for all students K-12. As we journey through Advent let the true reason for the season be foremost in our hearts and homes.

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 Insta-

gram @333.edge

SURVIVNG THE HOLIDAYS Grief Share

The holiday season has begun. This might be the first holi-day after your loved one’s death, or maybe it is the second, third, or beyond. And due to the nature of the season, with its focus on family, traditions, and social events, the emotions can blindside you. But, you are not alone, we are

here to help. Join us on Dec. 2nd and Dec. 9th at 7:00pm in Good Samaritan Parish– Jericho Hall, Conference Room A. There is no cost, but we ask that you please call 724-385-8628 to register.

CELEBRATION OF OUR FEAST DAY!! Saturday, December 28

Feast Day of the Holy Family Last month we celebrated the feast day of St. Cecilia with a special combined Mass at St. Cecilia in Rochester. The choirs of all four churches participated as well as readers, Eucharistic Ministers and altar servers. Please join us at Holy Family on Saturday, December 28th to celebrate the feast day of the Holy Family. You’re also invited to the church hall after Mass for light refreshments. Looking for-ward to a beautiful celebration with you! The next feast day will be St. Felix in May and then Sts. Peter and Paul in June.

Parish Share 2019 Parish Share Goal: 63,399.00 Amount received 11-24&12-1 2,829.00 Amount received to date: 43,143.00

SECOND SUNDAY of ADVENT Saturday December 7th, 2019 4:00PM †Doris Bobo (Vera Herr) Sunday December 8th, 2019 9:00AM †Eddie Moldovan (Family)

Monday December 9th, 2019 8:30AM †Mike Leaf (Engel Family) Tuesday December 10th, 2019 No Mass

Wednesday December 11th, 2019 8:30AM †Matt Klutka (Mom)

Thursday December 12th, 2019 7:00PM †Rose Olkowski (Crudden Family)

Friday December 13th, 2019 8:30AM †Dr. Jay Funkhouser (Connie & Bob Tucci)

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Saturday November 14th, 2019 4:00PM †Greg Shingleton (Irene & Rene)

Sunday December 15th, 2019 9:00AM †Charlie & Claudette Ranshaw (Cindy & Steve Balik)

-Serving the Parish- December 14 & 15

Saturday– 4:00pm Mass Lector…….…………………..…Rego Antonini Eucharistic Ministers…………. Antonettis, Antonini, Carver, Dewhirst Altar Servers…………………….not filled Sunday - 9:00am Mass Lector………………………….JoAnn McBride Eucharistic Ministers ……….. .Levinger, Hegner, Ludwig, Hupp, Philipp Altar Servers ………………....Kaylee, Kate, Nolan *different from schedule

Dear Parishioners,

Already it’s the Second Sunday of Advent. Ordinarily, De-cember 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, com-memorating Mary’s exemption from the stain of original sin. Since Mary, as the Immaculate Conception, is Patroness of the U.S., it generally is a Holy Day of Obligation. This year, however, the feast is moved to Monday, December 9, be-cause this is the Second Sunday 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 Householder and possibly, Fr. Mike Greb, OFM, Cap at Saints Peter and Paul. See below for ex-tra opportunities for the Sacrament of Penance as well.

There are 3 special Advent Concerts coming up next week-end: Saturday, December 14 Marco Fiorante at Saints Peter and Paul 7:00pm Beaver Valley Choral Society at Holy Family 7:00pm Sunday, December 15 Beaver Valley Choral Society at St. Cecilia 4:00pm

December 16-23 We’ve added some extra opportunities for Confession: Monday, 16th: St. Cecilia 6:00pm Tuesday, 17th: SSPP 4:00pm Wednesday, 18th: St. Cecilia 6:00pm Thursday, 19th: St. Felix 4:00pm Holy Family 6:00pm Saturday, 21st: SSPP 12:00pm Holy Family 3:00pm Monday, 23rd: St. Cecilia at 6:00pm 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 Christ-mas will be. He is the reason for the season, after all.

God Bless, Fr. Bob

#459700 Holy Family Parish 1851 Third Ave New Brighton, PA 15066 724-847-3538 Contact: Janet Smith Cell Phone 724-622-8310