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Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
Parish Office Hours
St. Joseph
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
1125 Leishman Avenue
New Kensington, PA 15068
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil
Sunday
Office
724-337-6412
Fax
724-337-4022
Ministry Office 724-339-9868
www.stjosephnk.org
4:00 PM
9:30 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Wednesday
5:45 PM
Also by appointment
Fr. John S. Szczesny
Fr. Daniel J. Ulishney
jszczesny@dioceseofgreensburg.org
dulishney@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Pastor & Administrator
Parochial Vicar
St. Mary of Czestochowa
857 Kenneth Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068
Office: 724-335-8212
Fax: 724-335-1314
www.stmarynk.org
Parish Office Hours
Weekend Mass Schedule
Monday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday
CLOSED
Sunday 7:30 AM & 11:30 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
2nd & 4th Sunday
11:00AM
1st Friday
11:15 AM
Also by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
1st Friday of the month 11:00 AM - 12:00 NN
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World Day of Peace
January 1, 2015
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† The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
December 28, 2014
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Liturgical Schedule
ST. JOSEPH
Saturday, December 27 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary &
Joseph
3:30 PM
The Rosary
4:00 PM † Lewis Heiles (Wife, Maura)
Sunday, December 28 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary &
Joseph
9:00 AM
The Rosary
9:30 AM † Keith B. Banichar (Sister, Nannette Banichar)
Monday, December 29 - St. Thomas Becket, Bishop &
Martyr
7:30 AM † Alice Callahan (CDA Court #860 New Kensington)
Wednesday, December 31 - Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary,
the Mother of God/World Day of Peace
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
6:15 PM † Clemie Sproull
(CDA Court #860 New Kensington)
Thursday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of
God/World Day of Peace
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
Saturday, January 3 - The Epiphany of the Lord
3:30 PM
The Rosary
4:00 PM
Mary Henry (A Family Friend)
Sunday, January 4 - The Epiphany of the Lord
9:00 AM
The Rosary
9:30 AM
Special Intention (Frank & Lois Martin)
ST. MARY
Sunday, December 28 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary &
Joseph
7:00 AM
The Rosary
7:30 AM † Gina Cicconi (Family)
11:00 AM
The Rosary
11:30 AM † Michael & Cecelia Mazgaj
Tuesday, December 30 - Sixth Day Within the Octave of
the Nativity of the Lord
7:30 AM † Mary Ann Tekely (Frank & Ann Klukaszewski)
Wednesday, December 31 - Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary,
the Mother of God/World Day of Peace
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
Thursday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of
God/World Day of Peace )
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
9:00 AM † Margaret Ryan
Friday, January 2 - Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory
Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors
11:00 AM
Adoration
No Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to Mass
12:00 PM † Ray & Jeannette Korowicki (Alice Planavsky)
Sunday, January 4 - The Epiphany of the Lord
7:00 AM
The Rosary
7:30 AM † Chester Tomaszewski (Wife, Martha & Family)
11:00 AM
The Rosary
11:30 AM † Stanley Mackowski (Rich & Audrey Bartkoski)
Saint Joseph Candle
December 28, 2014 - January 3, 2015
† Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Krumenacker (Family)
Sanctuary Candle
December 21, 2014 - January 3, 2015
† Richard Conroy (Family)
Parish Records
Are you moving, changing your phone number or
has your marital status changed? If the answer is
“yes” to any of these questions, please notify your
respective parish office. A simple phone call will maintain up-todate parish records and eliminate unnecessary mailings, and
will be very much appreciated by the office staff.
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Readings for the Week
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35
1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40
1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18
Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7
Lk 2:16-21
1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28
1 Jn 2:29—3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34
Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
You are the children of eternity. Your immortal crown awaits
you, to reward your duty and love. You may indeed sow here in
tears, but you may be sure there to reap in joy.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Cemetery Plots
St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Lower Burrell has plots available at competitive prices. The plots are available for all who wish to be
buried in consecrated ground. If you or a loved one are interested, please contact Colin at 724-335-3539.
“Do not squander time, for that is what life is made of.” ...Benjamin Franklin
Stewardship
Ministry Schedule
December 8 - Immaculate Conception
St. Joseph
December 31 - January 1
Collection Total
Deposit Total
St. Mary
Collection Total
Deposit Total
$
$
$
$
St. Joseph
987.00
987.00
584.27
584.27
December 13 – 14
St. Joseph
Sunday Collection Total
Diocesan Collection
Deposit Total
St. Mary
EMHC
6:15 PM S Makuta, T Spiering, B Constant
Servers
6:15 PM Adult Sacristans
St. Mary
$ 6,703.00
10.00
$ 6,713.00
Sunday Collection Total
$ 6,428.50
Diocesan Collection
18.00
Deposit Total
$ 6,446.50
Thank you for your generosity!
Weekend Collection Report
Due to the bulletin deadline for the New Years holiday, the
collection figures for the weekend of December 20-21 will be
reported in the January 4 bulletin. Thank you for your understanding.
Genevieve Galie
From: Emanuel & Angela Panos
Cecelia A. Kapelewski
From: Mrs. Lucille Gordon & Family
Norman Gordon
Jim & Judy Remo
Pit Bull Secure Technologies - Dominic,
Carmine & Robert Cannizzaro
Thank you for your donation to St. Mary
Church.
In Honor
Peter S. & Clara M. Rysak
(My Father & Mother)
From: Helena Fox Beaudoin
Lector
6:15 PM M Costantino
Thank you for your donation to St. Mary
Church.
Lector
9:00 AM B Tracz
EMHC
9:00 AM *C Reck, K Labay, K Brestensky
Servers
9:00 AM M Stelmach, D Mann, T Bechard
January 3 - 4
St. Joseph
Lector
4:00 PM G Becker
9:30 AM J Retter
EMHC
4:00 PM S Makuta, P Fisher, J Peck
9:30 AM P Clever, R Cowfer, J Slocik
Servers
4:00 PM O & J Konchak
9:30 AM B & G Britton
St. Mary
Lector
7:30 AM D Stewart
11:30 AM M Wroblewski
EMHC
7:30 AM *R Spiek, A Perdeus, V Perdeus
11:30 AM *M Bloch, B Cybach, D York
Servers
7:30 AM L & D Reed, D Stitt
11:30 AM O’Sullivan Family
Counters
(1)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Christmas break for the Catechesis session will continue this week with sessions resuming on Tuesday,
January 6. Have a happy and blessed New Year.
“Do not squander time, for that is what life is made of.” ...Benjamin Franklin
Partnered Parish News
New Years Holiday
In observance of the New Years holiday, the parish offices
will be closed Wednesday December 31, and Thursday,
January 1. The St. Joseph office will re-open on Friday,
January 2. From the staff of St. Joseph and St. Mary, have a
safe and prosperous New Year.
Young Adult Ministry
The regional young adult group will gather for their next faithsharing session on Sunday, January 4, at 7:00 PM in the
Freude Room at St. Margaret Mary Church. Young adults ages
18-35 are welcome to join us! Come and rekindle old friendships or start new ones.
Hoagie Sale
Thank you to everyone who participated in the success of this
fundraiser. Watch the bulletin for the next fundraiser which is
the homemade wedding soup sale!
The Partnered Parishes of
St. Joseph and St. Mary of Czestochowa
High School Youth Conference
Plans are underway for the annual 3-day conference for high
school students at Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio,
June 19-21, 2015.
This is the 12th year we will attend the conference. Please
encourage your sons and daughters to attend. It is not only a
great Catholic conference, but it also gives students a taste of
dormitory life. An added bonus: THEY HAVE A GREAT TIME!
The conference is open to all those attending grades 9-12 in
September, 2015, or graduating in June, 2015. Cost is $185 per
person, although cost is greatly defrayed each year by fundraising. Check out the conferences at franciscanyouth.com or call
the Religion Center for more information.
Commitment deadline: Monday, January 5.
January Food Pantry Help
The St. Joseph Parish food pantry is in need of
extra manpower this week. The truck will need to
be unloaded on Friday, January 2, beginning at
8:30 AM in the MQA parking lot. Packing and distribution begins at 7:30 AM on Saturday, January 3, in the MQA Cafeteria. All help is greatly appreciated.
It’s Tax Time Again
Tax letters for 2014 will be mailed to all parishioners, who
have made contributions to the Church, at the end of January.
If you have any discrepancies, please notify a Finance Council
Member. For your convenience, the members of each Finance
Council are listed below.
To reduce the possibility of error, please use your offertory
envelopes provided by the Church, and pay by check, whenever possible.
Please remember, to be credited for tax year 2014, all contributions must be submitted by December 28, 2014.
Have a safe and blessed New Year!
St. Joseph Finance Council
Joe Crytzer
Alan Lundberg
Loretta Oken
St. Mary Finance Council
John Lawrence
John McNally
Robert Mazgaj
Joseph Brosky
present
The Epiphany Experience
Sunday, January 11, 2015, at 2:00 PM
St. Joseph Church
Come in from the cold and partake
in an afternoon of readings and carols,
angels and kings, shepherds and a few
of God’s creatures, fellowship and
blessings.
Your help is needed! We would like to fill the roles
now. We are currently seeking anyone to fill the roles of a
king, St. Francis, angels (children 3-18), archangels (ages 1318), Angel Gabriel (male 16 & up), slave women and shepherds (children 3-18 & adults).
Anyone who would like to participate (costumes are provided)
is asked to attend the rehearsals being held:
Friday, January 2, and Friday, January 9, at
St. Joseph Church, beginning at 6:00 PM.
Please call Debby at the Religion Center, 724-335-0785, or
email, ddiscello@stmarynk.org, if you would to participate
St. Mary Christian Mothers
The next meeting of the St. Mary Christian Mothers will be
held on Sunday, January 4, at 9:00 AM in Friendship Hall. All
members are encouraged to attend! New members are always
welcome!
God wants you for some task that only you can do. Don’t wait
for the “right” moment. Volunteer now!
Put on Your Dancing Shoes!
St. Mary Holy Name Society and St. Mary
Christian Mothers are sponsoring a Paczki
Dance on Saturday, February 7, 2015, from
5:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Clarion Hotel,
New Kensington. Admission is $27 per person which includes
music by John Gora/Gorales and a deli buffet. To purchase
tickets, please call 724-339-9044, 724-339-2348 or 724-3398669. Checks are to be made payable to St. Mary Holy Name
Society. No tickets will be distributed without payment.
“Do not squander time, for that is what life is made of.” ...Benjamin Franklin
Partnered Parish/Neighbor News
Knights of Columbus Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest
 The theme is “The Importance of Religious Freedom”.
 Open to all Catholic students in public, private or parochial
schools in grades 8-12.
 Must be typed and be between 500 and 750 words in
length.
 Student’s name should only appear on official contest entry form, which can be obtained at the parish offices, and
be stapled to the essay.
 All contestants are recognized for participation. Winners in
each age group will receive a cash award and advance to
international competition.
 Entries must be received or postmarked by January 31,
2015 and mailed to: Larry Barkowski, Alle-Kiski Assembly
Program Chairman, 1208 Minnesota Avenue, Natrona
Heights, PA 15065
 Winners will be notified by March 1, 2015
Good luck to all entrants!
World Meeting of Families Pilgrimages
Pope Francis has formally announced his intention to attend
the World Meeting of Families - Philadelphia 2015. Families
from across the Diocese of Greensburg are invited to journey
to the 2015 World Meeting of Families.
Two package options for the pilgrimages will be offered. The
first is a weeklong pilgrimage that will include the World Meeting of Families Conference and Papal events from September
21-28. The second is a weekend pilgrimage that includes only
Papal events from September 25-28.
For more information or to register for this once in a lifetime
opportunity, log on to www.dioceseofgreensburg.org. Registration deadlines are fast approaching! Deadline for the weeklong
pilgrimage is Saturday, January 10; the weekend pilgrimage is
Sunday, February 15.
Upcoming Events.
 Saturday, January 3 - Epiphany Concert - Mt. St. Peter
Church, New Kensington - 6:00 PM - Join the choir in celebrated song and scripture, an audience sing-along will be
part of the performance and a reception will be held at the
end of the performance - Free and open to the public - More
information, contact Mt. St. Peter Office at 724-335-9877.
 Monday, January 5 - “Clear the Air-Tobacco Cessation” Sponsored by Allegheny Valley Hospital and Highmark
BCBS - 10:30 AM - Charles W. Young Conference Center,
Room 4CD at Allegheny Valley Hospital - Free and open to
the public - This is a one session smoking cessation program that gives participants the tools needed to get prepared, take action and make your New Years resolution a
reality by quitting for good - Registration required by calling
1-877-284-2000 (option 2).
 Wednesday, January 7 - Financial Peace University - St.
Paul’s Parish, Greensburg - 9 week series presented by
Dave Ramsey gives participants access to numerous online
tools and personal support for financial freedom and a real
plan to conquer debt - Cost is $100/couple - Contact Jason
for details by email, jstanislaw@dioceseofgreensburg.org
or by phone at 724-834-6880, ext. 16.
 Monday, January 12 - CM-BBT Method Instruction of Natural Family Planning - Catholic Charities Office, Greensburg 6:00 PM - Participants are only required to attend one session with instruction, continued support and follow-up provided. More information and registration, contact Mary Ann
Newhouse at 724-837-1840, ext. 1658.
What’s Happening This Week
Monday
December 29
Legion of Mary
NO Share the Word Bible Study
Tuesday
December 30
NO CGS Sessions - Christmas Break
9:00 AM
Wednesday December 31
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED - HAPPY NEW YEAR
Thursday
January 1
Friday
January 2
Saturday
Sunday
January 3
January 4
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED - HAPPY NEW YEAR
NO CGS Session - Christmas Break
Food Pantry Truck Unload
8:30 AM
SM 7:30 AM Choir Rehearsal
12:30 PM
Epiphany Experience Practice
6:00 PM
(Anyone interested in participating, please come)
Food Pantry Distribution
7:30 AM
SM Christian Mothers Meeting
9:00 AM
Young Adult Ministry
5:00 PM
Lower Conference Rm
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