Celebrating our 25th Year 1989 ~ 2014 Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg 100 Good Shepherd Drive - P.O. Box 99 Kent, Pennsylvania 15752-0099 Visit us at: www.goodshepherdkent.org Email: goodshepherd@dioceseofgreensburg.org Phone: 724.479.3881 Fax: 724.479.3882 October 12, 2014 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Interim Administrator: The Reverend William J. Lechnar wlechnar@dioceseofgreensburg.org Telephone Extension: 202 Pastoral Associate: Sr. Maria Goretti Zamberlan, R.S.M. mzamberlan@dioceseofgreensburg.org Telephone Extension: 203 Administrative Assistant/Choir Director: Mrs. Carol Pike cpike@dioceseofgreensburg.org Telephone Extension: 200 Coordinator of Faith Formation: Mrs. Denise Pencola dpencola@dioceseofgreensburg.org Director of Maintenance: Mr. Paul Romanchick Principal, Saint Bernard School: Mrs. Denise Swope dswope@dioceseofgreensburg.org Weekend Masses Saturday Mass of Anticipation: 6:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM Weekday Masses & Devotions See inside of bulletin Sacrament of Marriage Arrangements must be made with Father Willie at least 6 months in advance Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Anyone inquiring about RCIA should contact Father Willie, Denise Pencola or the Parish Office Parish Prayer Chain Contact Thelma Fabin at 724.479.0103 or call the Parish Office at 724.479.3881 Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 5:00 PM Monday 6:15 PM during Parish Holy Hour Other times by appointment (Call Father Willie) Sacrament of Infant Baptism Contact the Parish Office at 724.479.3881 Ministry to the Homebound Please contact the Parish Office Saint Bernard School, Indiana, PA 15701 For registration information or additional details concerning our Regional Catholic School, please call 724.465.7139 CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD SCHEDULE OF MASSES & SERVICES THIS WEEK TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [Isaiah 25:6-10a; Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20; Matthew 22:1-14 or 22:1-10] Saturday, October 11 6:00 PM Deceased of Giorgianni Family by Mr. & Mrs. August Stango Sunday, October 12 9:00 AM Josephine Mekulsia by Marie Mihoerck Monday, October 13, Weekday [Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31--5:1; Luke 11:29-32] 6:15 PM Parish Holy Hour & Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00 PM Deloris Lukcik by Frank J. Lukcik Tuesday, October 14, Saint Callistus I, Pope and Martyr [Galatians 5:1-6; Luke 11:37-41] 8:30 AM Mike Prymak by Bertha Prymak Wednesday, October 15, Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church [Galatians 5:18-25; Luke 11:42-46] NO MASS TODAY Thursday, October 16, Saint Hedwig, Religious; Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin [Ephesians 1:1-10; Luke 11:47-54] 7:00 PM Irene Netchey by Sister Bertha Bodnar & Family Friday, October 17, Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr [Ephesians 1:11-14; Luke 12:1-7] 8:30 AM Special Intention by Wanda Peters and Family Saturday, October 18, Saint Luke, Evangelist [2 Timothy 4:10-17b; Luke 10:1-9] 5:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [Isaiah 45:1, 4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b; Matthew 22:15-21] 6:00 PM Joe & Madeline Sorce by Michael & Debbie Sunday, October 19 2:00PM For Parishioners of Good Shepherd Parish, Living and Deceased. World Mission Sunday (Propagation of the Faith) — Next weekend, October 18th & 19th, our parish and other parishes throughout our diocese and the world will celebrate World Mission Sunday. This is a common fund distributed globally in the Pope’s name. This year we are invited to act in solidarity with missionaries in India and throughout the world. Every day, faithful missionaries are reaching out in the name of Christ, offering practical, emotional and spiritual care to communities, children and families in desperate need, and bringing the light of Christ to the darkest of circumstances. For more info rma tion v is it the mis sion w ebsite: www.IAmAMissionary.org. An envelope for this collection is included in your October envelope package. Your generosity will be appreciated. 2015 MASS & CANDLE REQUEST FORM is inserted in the bulletin this weekend. Please read the instructions carefully before making your requests. Just as a reminder — we try to fulfill everyone’s requests, however, they are filled on a “first-come, first-serve” basis. If your requested date is not available, the request will be scheduled on the closest available date. Once all 2015 Mass Intention Requests are scheduled, then additional requests can be made in writing and mailed to the Parish office or dropped in the collection basket. KENT, PA STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE October 4-5, 2014 Weekly .................................................................. $ Monthly ................................................................. $ Loose ..................................................................... $ Children ................................................................. $ TOTAL.................................................................. $ Needed for Budget ................................................ $ Difference ............................................................- $ 2,685.12 543.00 304.00 9.75 3,541.87 3,600.00 58.13 FISCAL YEAR-TO-DATE Collected ............................................................... $ Needed................................................................... $ Difference ............................................................- $ 41,209.01 46,800.00 5,590.99 Seminary/Clergy Formation .................................. $ Catholic Accent ..................................................... $ Votives .................................................................. $ For Improvements to Our Parish ........................... $ 50.00 2.00 54.00 2.00 The Sanctuary Candle is lit in memory of Deceased of Marra Family by Sam & Louise Marra. The Good Shepherd Candle is lit in memory of Mike Prymak by Patty & Tricia. THIS WEEK AT CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD — Faith Formation, Parish Hall, 10AM Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Atrium, 10AM Monday — Women’s Bible Study, Rectory Meeting Room, 7:45PM That Man is You (Men’s Fellowship), Parish Hall, 7:45PM Tuesday — Pierogi Making, Parish Hall, 5PM Legion of Mary, Rectory Meeting Room, 7PM Wednesday — Choir Practice, Church, 5:30PM Next Sunday — No Faith Formation or Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 25th Anniversary Mass, 2PM, Church Reception , Parish Hall, Immediately After Mass Dinner, Rustic Lodge, Indiana, 6:30PM Sunday Saint Thomas More University Parish - Mass with Anointing On Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM there be a Mass with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at Saint Thomas More University Parish in Indiana. Through this sacrament, the Church desires to bring strength and healing to those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit. It is not a sacrament to be experienced only near the point of death. Rather, those who are aware of serious illness, as well as those who recognize the many frailties brought about by advancing age, are invited to have recourse to this sacrament. If you are not able to attend the liturgy at Saint Thomas More university Parish, but would like to request a “home visit” for Anointing of the Sick for yourself or a loved one, please call Father Willie at the Parish Office at 724.479.3881, extension 202. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PIEROGI MAKING First session of “pierogi making” will be this coming Tuesday evening, October 14 at 5:00PM in the Parish Hall and will continue weekly until we reach our goal. Come and give a hand! Many hands make light the load! If you have a concern about sexual abuse of a child or young person by anyone in a parish or diocesan position — clergy, volunteer or paid staff — please contact Bishop Brandt’s delegate for matters of sexual misconduct at (724) 837-0901, Ext. 1221. TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME From Father Willie’s Desk… ATTENTION: All cookie bakers (and those who might like to try)! In the next week, if you have a few free moments and would like to do something that will help benefit our Parish AND our 25th Anniversary celebrations on Sunday, October 19, you might want to “whip up” a batch of your FAVORITE cookie recipe and share them with us for all to enjoy! Your FRESH-BAKED, YUMMY cookies can be dropped off at the Church or Parish Office at your convenience, or you can freeze them at your home and drop them off on Saturday, October 18 — whatever works best for you! We will serve the cookies at the reception in the Parish Hall following the 2:00 PM Mass on Sunday, October 19 and at the banquet at Rustic Lodge after dinner that evening. THANKS MUCH! PLEASE NOTE that on Sunday, October 19, we will NOT have our regularly scheduled 9:00 AM Mass so that we can celebrate with a large assembly of our parishioners and friends of our Parish at the 2:00 PM Mass. We will, however, have our regularly scheduled Mass on Saturday, October 18 at 6:00 PM. If you would like to attend the Anniversary Banquet at Rustic Lodge and have not yet returned your RSVP, PLEASE do so ASAP! We need to respect the folks at Rustic Lodge and get them our final dinner count no later than Monday of this week. ALSO… Blessings and best wishes are extended to those from our Parish Family who are joining many other couples from across the Diocese as they celebrate with Bishop Brandt at the Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral this weekend (Sunday at 3:00 PM). This event is a wonderful opportunity to thank God for the gift of Marriage and all that it offers to families and the greater community. May God bless all of our Golden Jubilarians abundantly as they celebrate 50 years of married life together! Let us be sure to actively pray for God to shower us with an appreciation for the graces that flow from parents, children, brothers sisters and all those who share in our family life! Have a blessed week ahead! - Father Willie OCTOBER 12, 2014 SAINT BERNARD — The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Bernard #339 will sponsor a Fall Card Party and Salad Bar Luncheon on Wednesday, October 22, at the St. Bernard Church Social Hall, Indiana, beginning at 12:00 Noon. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the fellowship and luncheon. Donation is $7.00. Tickets are available at the door. OUR LADY OF GRACE PARISH, 1011 Mt. Pleasant Road Greensburg is hosting an American Girl Doll SPOOKTACULAR LUNCHEON on Saturday, October 25, at noon, in Albanese Hall. Tickets are available at the parish office: adults, $20; children ages 4-15, $10. For more information, please call the parish office at 724.838.9480. SAINT SYLVESTER — Join Saint Sylvester Church, Slickville, for their “Fall Tea”, on Sunday, October 26, at 12:30 pm. Advanced tickets, please call Bridget, 724.468.4094. N ATURAL F AMILY P LANNING I NSTRUCTION — CM-BBT is a medically based, scientifically researched and highly effective NFP method that can be used to avoid, postpone or plan pregnancy with no harmful side effects. The next Natural Family Planning CM-BBT Method INSTRUCTION is scheduled for MONDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2014 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Catholic Charities office in Greensburg. Participants are required to attend only ONE session. The instruction, continued support and follow-up are provided by a medically certified CM-BBT Professional. Please call at least one week prior to instruction date to PRE- register. Contact Mary Ann Newhouse at Catholic Charities at 724.837.1840, ext 1658 for additional information or to register for this or an upcoming class. For more information on CM-BBT, open the www.dioceseofgreensburg.org home page. Once there, choose the following links: Catholic Charities, Natural Family Planning and CM-BBT. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If God is going to do something wonderful, He starts with a problem. If God is going to do something spectacular, He starts with an impossibility. If you know of someone who is in need of prayer, or if you would like to join the parish prayer chain, please call Thelma Fabin at (724) 479-0103 or the parish office. Please pray for the wholeness and healing of: In Critical Need: Marsha Brown; Helen Curtis; Timothy Gibbs; Tina Gould; Ruthie Henigin; James Midock; Trevor Minich; Robert Rethi. On-Going Prayer: Donna Adamson; Pete Adkins; Patricia Bash; Barb Black; Nick Bobbinets; Elia Calvetti; Millie Caratelli; Tom Cavalier; Donna Combo; Andrew Cribbs; Bethany Cuddy; Brandon Davis; Michael Edwards; Judy Gaborko; Carmella Gary; Greg Gordish; Larry Gregg; Joe Hart, III; Ed Hendricks; Tina Hornick; Kim Jones; Minnie Jose; Robert Kanick; Tammy Kolesar; Sylvia Long; Martha Lux; Louise Marra; Michael Matty; Angie Maudie; Dorothy Mastronardi; Barb Marker; Dalton Miller: Paula Montez; Daniel Mouser; Bernard Nardis; Samuel Nardis; Laurie Nixon; Carla Noel; Donna Okopal; Denise Parrato; Peggy Phipps; Lottie Pisch; Victor Pividori; Bertha Prymak; Alice Rhea; Rose Rocco; Paul Rogel; Gerry Rolka; Robert Romance; Jane Rostis; Anika Schul; Jean Serrian; Joseph Spellane; Lynne Stewart; Marie Swalga; Barry Toldi; Bonnie Toldi; Kevin Toldi; Amy Urchick; Catherine Voiku; George Weaver; Carter Wentz; Wanda Weston; Kathy White, Brad Wilson; Darlene Woodrow; Connie Zagurskie; Fred Ziegmond; Katrina Zuchelli. If you know of someone who has recovered from his/her illness, or perhaps has passed away, please contact the Parish Office. Thank you.
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