Get documents about "SATURDAY 400 PM SUNDAY 830 AM 10
Document Sample
December 7, 2008
December 7, 2008
SATURDAY: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Of the Blessed Virgin Mary
4:00 PM
The mystery that we celebrate of this feast
SUNDAY: refers to the belief that Mary was conceived
without sin. The idea was first expressed in the
8:30 AM earliest centuries of the Church, and in 1854,
Pope Pius IX proclaimed it a dogma of our faith.
10:30 AM The date is nine months before the birth of Mary
on September 8.
The regional Mass Schedule follows for
Monday, December 8
SATURDAY 8:00 AM St. Margaret Mary
8:30 AM Mt. St. Peter
AT NOON 12:00 NN Mt. St. Peter
9:00 AM St. Joseph
7:00 PM St. Mary
St. Margaret Mary
9:00 AM - NOON For more information about all that’s
happening in the parish, visit our website:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM www.mountsaintpeter.org
Directory for Mount Saint Peter Parish
Staff Sacramental and Pastoral Life
The Rev. Monsignor Michael J. Begolly, D.Min. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Pastor Contact Sister Valerie for more information
mbegolly@dioceseofgreensburg.org about becoming a member of the Catholic Church.
724-335-9877 ext. 114
Sacrament of Infant Baptism
Mr. Thomas Octave Contact Sister Valerie 4 months before the
Director of Liturgy & Music Ministry child’s birth to begin the baptismal preparation process.
toctave@dioceseofgreensburg.org Sacrament of Marriage
724-335-9877 ext. 120 Contact Monsignor Begolly at least one year in
Mrs. Helene Paharik advance of the anticipated date to begin the
Coordinator of Ministry Development marriage preparation process.
hpaharik@dioceseofgreensburg.org Sacrament of Reconciliation
724-335-9877 ext. 116 Saturday at noon at Mount Saint Peter Parish.
Mrs. Pat Policastro Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Pastoral Associate Contact Monsignor Begolly to request the sacrament.
for ministry to the Sick, Homebound, and Care Facilities
724-335-9877 ext. 117 Addolorata Society Georganne Stearman
724-339-1235
Mr. William Staniszewski Altar Servers Mark Focareta
Business Manager 724-594-3176
wstaniszewski@dioceseofgreensburg.org Faith First Coordinator Linda Banas
724-335-9877 ext. 112 724-337-7555
Festa Committee Mary Calvanese
Sr. Valerie Zottola, CSJ 724-337-1863
Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Environment & Art Virginia Mrvan
vzottola@dioceseofgreensburg.org 724-335-3181
724-335-9877 ext. 115 Food Bank Rena Beroni
724-335-9877
Parish Office Gardeners of Eden Ann Grogno
100 Freeport Road 724-335-0789
New Kensington, PA 15068 Holy Name Society Scott Laney
724-335-9877 724-335-9138 (fax) 724-339-0710
Homebound Ministry Pat Policastro
Pat Pastierik, Parish Secretary ext. 110 724-335-9877 x 117
ppastierik@dioceseofgreensburg.org Lenten Fish Fry Sandy Laney
Financial Office ext. 111 724-339-0710
Jerry Garvey, Maintenance ext. 124 Liturgical Ministry Schedules Amy Gablick
724-337-0437
Men’s Bowling League Robert Susini
Pastoral Council 724-337-8464
Tammy Datri Frank Rapp Mercy Meals Sue Lascola
Bill Kennedy Maria Tallarico CALL PARISH OFFICE
Jim Palochik Patty Tosto Music Ministry Thomas Octave
Suzette Venturini 724-335-9877 x 120
Soup for the Soul Marlene Borowski
Finance Council 724-339-3331
Daniel Casper Thomas Roberts Soup Tuesdays Patt LaRussa
724-335-1860
Gregory Farrell Ronald Valasek
St. Anthony Guild Monica Bolcato
724-339-3176
St. Vincent DePaul Karl Strittmatter
Mary Queen of Apostles School CALL PARISH OFFICE
Catherine M. Collett, Principal Ushers Dom Mele
724-335-6128
Pre-K - 8th Grade Young Adult Ministry Nancy & Vincent Bruni
www.mqaschool.org 724-335-3617
724-339-4411 Youth Ministry Sr. Valerie Zottola
724-335-9877 x 115
SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT + DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2008
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 6 Wednesday, December 10
4:00 PM Carmen Pagliaro (Children) 8:30 AM Satamo Enciso (Wife, Jane & Family)
9:05 AM Rosary
Sunday, December 7 - 2nd Sunday of Advent
7:45 AM Rosary Thursday, December 11 - St. Damasus
8:30 AM Rose & Louis Falsetti, Joseph, Manola & 8:30 AM Eva Ficca (Joyce & Bob Ross)
Son, Randy Falsetti 9:05 AM Rosary
(Jessie Ricchuito & Art Falsetti)
10:30 AM Flocker Family Deceased (Family) & Friday, December 12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe
All Living & Deceased Parishioners 8:30 AM Regis Jannello (Jerry & Pat Sample)
9:05 AM Rosary
Monday, December 8 - Solemnity of the Saturday, December 13 - St. Lucy
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 12:00 NN Sacrament of Reconciliation
8:30 AM All Living & Deceased Parishioners 4:00 PM Vera Sakaluk (MSP Youth Group)
9:05 AM Rosary Sunday, December 14
12:00 NN Pete DeMao (M/M M. Serafine) 7:45 AM Rosary
8:30 AM Venturo Crognali (Wife, Frances)
Tuesday, December 9 - St. Juan Diego 10:30 AM Naviglia & Glogowski Family
8:30 AM Mario Berarducci (Wife & Family) (Shirley & Frank Glogowski) &
9:05 AM Rosary All Living & Deceased Parishioners
Regional Confession Schedule Regional Schedule of Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesday 5:30 PM St. Joseph Tuesday 5:00 - 6:15 PM St. Mary
Saturday 9:00 AM St. Mary Friday 11:00 - 12:00 NN St. Mary
12:00 NN Mt. St. Peter Wednesday 5:00 - 6:15 PM St. Joseph
1:00 PM St. Margaret Mary
Second Sunday of Advent An Advent Prayer
The mood was glum. Three friends sat I hear what the Lord has to say,
around the kitchen table talking about A voice that speaks of peace,
Christmas. One lamented that, after the baking, Peace for his people and friends
shopping, decorating, entertaining, and gift And those who turn to God in their hearts.
wrapping, she was too tired to enjoy it. “I’ll be Salvation is near for the God-fearing,
glad when it’s over,” she sighed And God’s glory will dwell in our land.
Even cherished family traditions can become
burdensome when added to an already crowded
Christmas schedule. This stands in marked Mercy and faithfulness have met
contrast to how we are to observe this season: Justice and peace have embraced.
awake and alert. Faithfulness shall spring up from the earth
The practice of prudence at this time of year And justice look down from heaven.
can help us to unburden our minds and
schedules in order to appreciate Advent’s
sacred meaning. The Lord will make us prosper
This season of expectancy is meant to And our earth shall yield its fruit.
culminate in a joyous celebration of the Justice shall march in the forefront,
Incarnation - God with and among us in the And peace shall follow the way.
presence of Jesus Christ. What a pity to
collapse from exhaustion and miss the greatest Psalm 85: 9-10, 11-12, 13-14
gift of the season.
2nd Sunday in Advent Mount Saint Peter Parish Page Four
Mount Saint Peter Concert Series presents
PARISH NOTES
An Advent/ Christmas Concert
Advent is a time of joyful anticipation with
of the realization of God’s promise. It is a The Pittsburgh Camerata
grace-filled season of new hope, new
Today, Sunday, December 7
life and new love. There is a sense of
3:00 PM
urgency in Advent that wakes us up at Mount Saint Peter Church
from our complacency. Advent
should challenge us to prepare Suggested donation is $10.00 / $3.00 Students.
ourselves and our world for
the full coming of the
Infant Baptism
kingdom of peace Are you aware of the history and meaning of the
and justice. rich symbols of Baptism: water, oil, light, and the
Baptism white garment? Are you curious about sacramental
grace: what is this, really? Are you unsure about
Recently, we welcomed how you will support your child’s faith in their early
Caden Christopher Azzato years?
into the Church through the saving Baptism preparation sessions are offered every
waters of Baptism. We rejoice with second Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the
his parents and with all who Convent Building. These sessions begin to uncover
celebrate their newborn life in the family of God. the rich wisdom that answers some of these
questions. Living one’s faith, today, is both
In Sympathy challenging and richly rewarding.
We commend to your prayers First-time parents and all families who have last
the souls of Theresa Spataro, celebrated the Baptism of a child three or more
Johnetta Sargent, and years ago are expected to participate in the Infant
Bernard McGivern, father of Baptism preparation process. Please contact Sister
Linda Meskel, who died recently. Valerie at the Parish Office to make an appointment.
May God welcome them to the
joys of Paradise and bring comfort Thank You from Erin Rapsinski
and peace to their families. “I wanted to thank you very much for your
generosity. The support of my recent bake sale was
St. Anthony Guild Advent Mass and Brunch overwhelming. I want to thank Msgr. for supporting
We welcome members of the St. Anthony Guild my plans and allowing me to use Marble Hall for the
who are attending the 10:30 AM Mass this weekend, bake sale. I cannot thank you enough for all of your
followed by their annual brunch at Hill Crest Country help, from those who helped with baked goods, to
Club. those who purchased them and those who made
donations. Through your kindness, my travel
Addolorata Society Dinner expenses have been met. Lastly, I would like to
The annual Addolorata thank my parents for all their help to bring this
Society Dinner will be held on together, since I was unable to take care of many
next Sunday, December 14, details because I was away at school. Thanks!
at 12:00 NN in Marble Hall.
Cost is $15 per person. Open House
Tickets will be available in Tri-City Life Center invites you to visit them at
the Parish Office during the 2920 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell during their
week from 9:00 AM to 12 NN Open House on Wednesday, December 10 from
and 1:00 to 5:00 PM, and in 2 - 8 PM. You can enjoy Christmas cookies and a
Marble Hall after all Masses this weekend. No tour of the facility to familiarize you with their
tickets will be sold at the door. Deadline is Monday, ministry. For more information, call 724-339-9399.
December 8.
2nd Sunday in Advent Mount Saint Peter Parish Page Five
Youth Ministry Advent Waiting
During Advent, we wait in joyful hope. We wait
for the coming of Christmas. We look forward to our
Advent Brunch with Youth:
annual celebration of the birth of Christ. But Advent
Sunday, December 14 after the 10:30 AM Mass
is not so much about waiting for an event or waiting
The youth of the parish are inviting the young
for something to happen. Rather, it is a time in
adults to join them for this time of prayer and faith
which we await a person, our savior, Jesus Christ.
sharing on the topic, Hope and Fear - Advent at
Such anticipation shapes the way we wait. Both the
the Crossroads, in the Upper Room. Please RSVP
your acceptance of this invitation to Sister Valerie, first reading and the Gospel present us with a
contrast between lives lived in fidelity to God’s
either by way of e-mail or telephone.
covenant and lives that have strayed from that
covenant. Fidelity breeds confidence and hope.
Youth Ministry Advisory Board
The Advisory Board will be meeting today, Straying from the covenant breeds anxiety and
December 7 following the 10:30 AM Mass in the despair. May the coming of Christ dispel our fear so
that we may live in a spirit of joyful hope.
Upper Room, Convent Building. The members of the
Here are a few suggestions on how we might do
Youth Ministry Advisory Board are listed on the
this:
Youth web page.
• Mend a quarrel.
Christmas Fruit Baskets Delivery:
• Seek out a forgotten friend.
Saturday, December 13
• Dismiss suspicion.
We will gather in Marble Hall on December 13 at
• Be gentle and patient with an angry person.
9:30 AM to spread some Christmas blessings
• Express appreciation.
through the delivery of our fruit baskets to the
• Gladden the heart of a child.
homebound parishioners of Mt. St. Peter Parish.
• Find the time to keep a promise.
• Just listen, for a change.
National Catholic Youth Conference,
• Speak kindly to a stranger.
November 19-22, 2009 in Kansas City, Missouri.
• Enter into another’s sorrow.
A wonderful and informative video about this
• Smile. Laugh a little. Laugh a little more.
upcoming conference is available on the Mt. St.
• Take a walk with a friend.
Peter Youth web page. Registration forms and a
• Play some beautiful music during dinner.
$100 non-refundable deposit, made out to Mt. St.
• Apologize if you were wrong.
Peter Parish are due Monday, December 8. These
• Treat a friend to breakfast.
registration forms are also available on the Youth
• Wear a smile throughout the day.
web page, as well as in the Youth Ministry Office.
• Pray for someone who has hurt you.
Mount Saint Peter Pastoral Council presents the Yes! We/I will attend the New Year’s Eve Party!
Annual New Year’s Eve Party Name _______________________________________
Wednesday, December 31 Telephone
___________________________________
After the 4:00 PM Mass
In Marble Hall. E-Mail ______________________________________
Number attending _____Adults _____Children
All are welcome! Please return this form in the collection basket, mail it,
or bring it to the Office before December 21.
2nd Sunday in Advent Mount Saint Peter Parish Page Six
Mt. St. Peter Church Travel Committee
M Q A SCHOOL
presents
“The Meadows Casino Motor Coach Tours”
January 8, 2009 and February 5, 2009 Patriot Pen Competition
Three seventh grade students at Mary Queen of
Depart: 9:00 AM (Montgomery Wards Parking Lot) Apostles School received awards in the recently
Lower Burrell, PA held Veterans of Foreign Wars, Patriot #8217 Pen
Return: 5:00 PM (Leave Casino) Competition. This nationwide competition gives
Cost: $25.00 per person students the opportunity to express their views on
($10 Return: $5/food & $5/cash) democracy in a 300-400 word essay. This year the
theme was “Why America’s Veterans Should Be
Call for reservations ASAP to Sandy Laney at Honored”.
724-339-0710 or Jennie Iozzi at 724-351-3575 The following students are local winners of VFW
Post 92, Lower Burrell. First place winner was
Make check payable to: MSP Travel Committee Mallory Milberger, daughter of Michael and Lauralee
and send to: Sandy Laney Milberger. She received a $300 award. Runners Up
1004 Woodberry Road are Gabe Schroeder, son of Edward and Maryellen
New Kensington, PA 15068 Schroeder. and Megan Christ, daughter of Edward
Name: and Laura Christ. They each received a $100
_________________________________________ award. All three students will advance to the district
Address: and county levels of competition. Teacher
_________________________________________ moderators are Mrs. Dayna Orlowski and Mrs. Janet
Telephone Number: Casper.
_________________________________________
(please include phone number in case of emergency)
A Peek at the Week . . .
Sunday SAG Advent Mass/Celebration 10:30 AM/11:30 AM Church/Hillcrest CC
Youth Ministry Advisory Board 11:30 AM Upper Room
Pittsburgh Camerata Concert 3:00 PM Church
Monday Immaculate Conception Holyday 8:30 AM & 12:00 NN Church
Parish Office Closed
No Faith First
No Ezekiel 37 Prayer Group
Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 PM Upper Room
Wednesday R C I A Class 7:00 PM Volunteer Room
Thursday Schola Rehearsal 6:00 PM Church
Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Church
Friday Fruit Basket Preparation 4:30 PM Marble Hall
Saturday Fruit Basket Distribution 9:30 AM Marble Hall
2nd Sunday in Advent Mount Saint Peter Parish Page Seven
M December 13/14 Altar Servers Readers Eucharistic Ministers
I
N Sat. 4:00 PM K & K Schreiber Sr. Susan C Kestner, M Kuhns, J McGorty, M Lifka,
I S Cropcho A & P DiCello
S
Sun. 8:30 AM K & K McNamee L Henkel J Rapsinski, J & L Matta, R Bruni, L Chakan,
T L Capone J Hont
E
R 10:30 AM R & A Livorio F Livorio J & S Simoni, J Kleckner, L Lynch, M Dorich,
S S Predebon L Fiorina, M Schroeder
COLLECTION REPORT READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12;
Mass Attendance 955 Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Mt 18:12-14
Sunday Envelopes Used 541 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30
Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Mt 11:11-15
Sunday Collection $ 10,039 Friday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab;
Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings
EFT (12) $ 307 from the Common of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, nos. 707-712
Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Mt 17:9a, 10-13
Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54;
1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
