Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 20, 2021 Whoever is in Christ is a new creation. — 2 Corinthians 5:17 Parish Staff Pastor: Email: Parochial Vicar: Email: Business Manager: Email: Religious Education: Confirmation Prep: RCIA: Custodial Services: Maintenance Supervisor:
Rev. Timothy J. Kruthaupt tkruthaupt@dioceseofgreensburg.org Rev. Marlon Pates mpates@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Shannon Sealy ssealy@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mrs. Nikki Harvey Maria Lindsey Dr. Melvin Sally/Sister James Ann Mrs. Tina Konter Mr. Joseph Savage
Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. (St. Peter) Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. (St. Peter); 9:30 a.m. (St. Cecilia); 11:00 a.m. (St. Peter) Reconciliation: The Historic Church of St. Peter: 3:00-3:45 p.m. every Saturday St. Cecilia: 8:30-9:30 a.m. every Saturday Sacrament of Baptism: Contact the parish as soon as you know that you are expecting a child. Baptismal prep is required. Anointing of the Sick: You are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. Those who are seriously ill, anticipating surgery, or weakened because of prolonged illness or advanced age, please contact the parish office. Sacrament of Matrimony: Those entering into Marriage must contact the pastor at least one full year in advance of the wedding. Sponsor Certificates: You must be registered and active in the parish at least 4 months to receive a certificate. Please don’t come at the last minute! Sexual Child Abuse If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child by anyone, please contact PA Childline immediately at 1-800-932-0313. The Bishop’s Delegate may be reached at 724837-0901, Ext. 1221.
Historic Church of St. Peter 300 Shaffner Avenue Brownsville, Pennsylvania
April 25, 2021
Mailing Address: Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia 118 Church Street Brownsville, PA 15417 Phone: 724-785-7781/Fax: 724-785-0844 Websites: www.stpeterstcecilia.org and www.historicchurchofstpeter.org Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mission Statement United as the parish family, The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia Catholic Church of the Diocese of Greensburg come together under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to promote the mission of Jesus Christ and to live out our faith as Christians. Centered in the Eucharist, we are a welcoming community that exists to love, serve, and grow in our relationship with our Lord through prayer, worship and ministry. We strive to strengthen and inspire our parish family by understanding and passing on our faith.
St. Cecilia Church 1571 Grindstone Road Grindstone, Pennsylvania
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, June 19, 2021 4:00 p.m. P William & Ruth Peters (Fred Peters) Sunday, June 20, 2021 L.S. 8:00 a.m. P Mass for All Fathers 9:30 a.m. C Mass for All Fathers 11:00 a.m. P Mass for All Fathers Monday, June 21, 2021 L.S. 7:30 a.m. P John Buchheit (Mr. & Mrs. Michael DiCarlo) Tuesday, June 22, 2021 L.S. 7:30 a.m. P Robert Ricco-Month’s Mind (Parish Family) Wednesday, June 23, 2021 L..S. 8:00 a.m. C Ed Bakewell-Month’s Mind (Parish Family) Thursday, June 24, 2021 L.S. 7:30 a.m. P Mary “Bette” Feduska (Doherty Family) Friday, June 25, 2021 L.S. 7:30 a.m. P James Stevens (Barb & Ted Gera) Saturday, June 26, 2021 L.S. 8:00 a.m. C Betty Litavec (Sister Bernice & Bernie Yankovich)
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, June 26, 2021 4:00 p.m. P Pro Populo Sunday, June 27, 2021 L.S. 8:00 a.m. P Paul Mammarella (Rich & Roxann Zidek & Family) 9:30 a.m. C Joseph & Patty Nepa (Family) 11:00 a.m. P Margaret “Peggy” Patterson (Dick & Donna White)
Bread & Wine at St. Peter William Ward Requested by: Daughter Kathleen Hughes Our Deepest Sympathy Our parish family mourns the loss of our parishioner Virginia Balog. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
June 26 - 8:00 pm - SAINT PETER, PART 2 He was the rock upon which Jesus built His Church. The Extraordinary life of St. Peter, apostle, martyr and first Pope of the Church, is dramatized in this acclaimed production. Starring Omar Sharif. June 20 - 4:30 pm - SAVORING OUR FAITH, Father’s Day - Celebrate the gift of fatherhood with our own Father Leo Patalinghug, as he offers up his favorite recipes, plus spiritual advice all Dads can take to heart. June 21-25 - 5:30 pm - A CHURCH IN CRISIS In this five-part miniseries, Ralph Martin examines the spiritual, ethical and theological crises facing Catholicism today, and offers practical solutions toward a renewed, stronger faith in Christ and His Church. June 26 - 2:00 pm - THE ANGEL OF BISCAY: THE LIFE AND MESSAGE OF FR. ALOYSIUS ELLACURIA, CMF - This moving film traces the life journey of Fr. Aloysius Ellacuria. Known as the Fátima priest, his character, mission and spirituality changed many lives throughout the U.S., Mexico and Portugal. Channels: *Armstrong (California) -043/HD-159 *Atlantic BB-021 *DIRECTV-370 *DISH-261
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There's something we need to understand about Mark. Each of the Evangelists, as they selected what to include in their Gospel, their target audience was their respective communities. St. Mark's community, so far as we can determine, were pagan Gentiles who became Christians, as opposed to Jews who had become Christians. One of the ways we can tell that’s so is, throughout Mark's Gospel, sprinkled in, are many references to the Jewish liturgy or the Jewish Faith, which included explanations. Matthew didn't do that because he was basically speaking to Jewish people who became Christians. As further background about Mark, we must be aware that Mark's community was under tremendous persecution: persecution by the Romans, and persecution by the Jews. This persecution was so very severe it often resulted in a loss of property and on other occasions, the loss of the Christian’s life. So, as Mark prepares to record his Gospel, he questions witnesses about what the Lord had to say during his public ministry and arranges it in such a way as to teach his community how to deal with the difficulties they are encountering. As we discuss Sunday's Gospel, we must keep that in mind. The people living at that time, the followers of Jesus, had fear of the sea, the great unknown. I would like to share with you a psalm that focuses on the sea and how the people viewed it as treacherous. Lord, God of hosts, who is like you? Mighty Lord, your loyalty is beyond, is always present to us. You rule the raging sea; you still its swelling waves. You crushed Rahab with a mortal blow; your strong arm scattered your foes. Yours are the heavens, yours the earth; you founded the world and everything in it. Psalm 89: 9-12 These teachings from the Psalms, from the Jewish Scriptures would address these fears and talk about the power of God that He manifested, as we heard today from Job. The Lord, as He speaks to Job, is correcting him. Job, was an individual who had everything. He then lost all; his health, family and property. As a result Job laments his plight because he could not understand what was happening or why God permitted his suffering. There were three alleged friends who came to him, spoke to him in lengthy discourses. They continually say, "Job, you've done something wrong, or you would not be punished like this". But Job was a very righteous man; he had always done good in the sight of God. He denies that he did anything wrong. So, he invokes the Lord in response to their comments. He said, "Lord, is there anything I have done wrong? Point it out to me and I will gladly suffer death for that wrongdoing. I know of nothing I've done wrong." He's lamenting about all these difficulties the Lord has put upon him and asks him, "Why?" In today's Reading, it says that the Lord speaks to him out of the storm. God describes His act of creating the world, and He questions Job about where Job was when He created the universe. I will share a couple of the verses that were left out, through which God’s power is revealed: Who is this that obscures divine plans with words of ignorance? Gird up your loins now, like a man; I will question you,
and you tell me the answers! Where were you when I founded the earth? Job 38:2-4 Then He goes on talking about the mountains, the rivers, the sun, the constellations, the moon, and then, at the end there's a discussion about the sea, which God placed in borders and made the waters stay within. The Lord’s point being, Job, your vision is too narrow. It's all about your self-interest. I am God; my vision encompasses everything. Every inanimate object, every person, the very constellations, the universe, I encompass in my vision. You do not understand my way. What you were called to do is trust and have faith in me. We now come to Mark's Gospel. They're in the boat. The boat was an image that the early Church would use to describe the Church because, indeed, it was being battered. There were waves breaking over the helm: the possibility that the Church itself might break up like a boat, literally scattered on the waters. That image was something the people could understand. They were rightfully fearful for their very lives because of this tremendous storm they were encountering on the sea. The Apostles mistook His sleeping in the stern on a pillow for not caring what happened to them. Jesus speaks to them about their lack of faith by way of instruction. They did turn to him in their hour of need, which is what each of us do. But Mark is teaching his Christian followers: When you face persecution, you must be like the Apostles and turn to the Lord. Yes, it seems that the boat is sinking, but it is not. Jesus is with us always. In Mark's Gospel he reminds them about discipleship. Discipleship consists of forgetting myself; picking up my cross, and following Jesus. All of us have difficulties in our lives: whether it is physical suffering that we encounter, financial reverses, family members who have gone off course; perhaps difficulties with our Faith. The point is, the Lord is available; He is not asleep. If we, in faith, each day, lift up our prayers to the Lord, invoke his presence in our life. For as we encounter the troubled waters of life, there is no other source of peace; there is no other source of joy, in the midst of our difficulties, then our Lord. So let us hear the lament of Job but recognize it as our own. Let us hear the cry of the Apostles but know that it could be our voice that calls upon the Lord in our passage through troubled waters. We turn to the Lord in faith and in trust, recognizing that, indeed, He is at the helm of our life, that Jesus will protect us individually; He will protect this faith community; and will protect our Church. Our Church through 2,000 years of existence has encountered difficulties: heresies, people in positions of power who violated trust, etc. But the Lord's promises are worthy of belief. He is with us always. Just as Jesus encountered his Good Friday, his Passion, Cross and death before the Resurrection and Easter, we in our lives will do likewise. Jesus sacrificed Himself trusting in the Father, we make sacrifices on behalf of others trusting in the Lord Jesus.
Dear Partner Parish Parishioners I know that you are all aware that Fr Marlon will finish his assignment at the Partner Parishes this Wednesday, June 23rd. We are all sad to see him leave. He used his many gifts to enhance the life of our parishes. Not only is he a reverent minister at the altar, but his homilies were well received by our congregations. His youth, energy and willingness to pitch in and assist with many parish related functions and events will not be easily replaced. Hopefully, many will gather with us at St. Cecilia on this Sunday to wish him a fond farewell. Although we’ve been promised another priest to assist and reside in the St. Cecilia rectory, he will not arrive until sometime in the fall from the Philippines. Until then, we will be forced to modify our parish Mass schedules and confessions. See below for details. These changes will go into effect over the 4th of July weekend. They will remain until a replacement priest arrives. ~ Fr. Tim St. Cecilia Daily Mass will be on Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. Confession, Exposition, & Benediction will be on Fridays 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. St. Peter Daily Masses will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 a.m. Confession will remain the same - Saturday, 3:00-4:00. On July 1 and July 2, there will be no morning Mass at St. Peter’s.
Lila Elizabeth Margovic was baptized into the faith at St. Cecilia on Sunday, June 13, 2021. She is the daughter of Natalie Batovsky and Adam Margovic. God blessed Lila Elizabeth on her special day, and God bless her parents as they raise her to love and serve the Lord.”
The Historic Church of St. Peter will be hosting a church tour quarterly after one of the weekend Masses. Our knowledgeable docents, Norma Ryan and Larry Franks III, offered insightful views into the history of our beautiful church during the tour on June 13.
PRAYER LIST Our Prayer Warriors will keep these people in their prayers. Please call the office with your Prayer List request. 724-785-7781 Also, please call the office if someone’s name should be removed from the list. Angelilli, Frank Ann
B., Marge Baker, Colby Baroni, Lillian Battaglini, Betty Beckman, Haley Marie Black, David Black, Theresa Brosky, Tom Brumley, Gary Buffer, Rose Capatosti, Genevieve Chiplasky, Tim Climes, Sr., Michael Columbia, Bernice
Datzko, Kit Dumay, Judith Dvorchak, Patty Fecek, Jack Frisco, Richard Gigliotti, Petronilla Gigliotti, Rita Ann Hall, Barbara Hlatky, John Jeff & Nancy Jones, Brent Kadar, Michael Kenny & Stephanie Kudra, Michael Louge, Harriet Maxwell, Dan
Maxwell, Laura Medlock, Babette Nemetz, Virginia Niccolai, Kyle Novak, Janice Pichard, Bertha Popiesh, Shirley Regal, Peter Ritz, Gary Sealy, Olivia Smith, Chuck Smith, Joyce Snodgrass, Bill Stevenson, Ed Stringert, Robert Stringert, Veronica
Thomas, Jacey, Joshua, & Jessica Tinstman, Terri Tomecsko, Bryan Tomecsko, Nelda Triffanoff, Colleen Urick, Betty Volek, Jeff Volek, Patty Wallowicz, Tom Willeford, Jeff & Nancy Wilson, Jill Winwood, Billie Fr. Tim
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To Fr. Marlon
Farewell Gathering for Fr. Marlon Sunday, June 20 10:45 am - 12:45 pm St. Cecilia’s Social Hall
Cake provided by St. Cecilia Christian Mothers and St. Peter’s Society of Catholic Women Hope to see you there!
Save the Dates! Upcoming Partner Parish Events
JUNE 20th Farewell Party for Fr. Marlon St. Cecilia’s Social Hall 10:30-12:30 22nd Farewell Rosary for Fr. Marlon Mary’s Garden 6 pm 27th Pancake Breakfast St. Mary’s Social Hall 8 am-1 pm K of C, SCW, CM
SEPT. 18th Historic Church of St. Peter Golf Outing Cedar Brook Golf Course 19th Chicken & Biscuits Dinner St. Mary’s Social Hall Chicken & biscuits, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert
JULY
AUGUST
17th BBQ Dinner St. Mary’s Social Hall Burgers, dogs, sausage w/peppers & onions, mac salad, baked beans, fruit salad, cake 3 pm -7 pm
29th Rigatoni Dinner St. Mary’s Social Hall Rigatoni, meat sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert 10:30 am-2:30 pm
OCT. Date-TBA Pumpkin Bake Sale Orders taken for pumpkin pies, cakes, rolls, bread, etc. Date-TBA Bingo St. Cecilia’s Social Hall 17th Partner Parish Picnic St. Mary’s Social Hall Catered menu. Parishioners bring dessert. 12:00-4:00
DEC.
19th Pancake Breakfast & Santa Visit Pancakes, sausage, Christmas Carollers 8:00-1:00 K of C, SCW, CM
NOV. Date-TBA Orders taken for Christmas Cookie Trays $35.00 Date -TBA Spaghetti Dinner St. Cecilia’s Social Hall 13th Bonanza St. Mary’s Social Hall Catered menu. Meal included in price of Bonanza ticket. 4:00-10:00 20th Mini Flea Market Pumpkin Bake Sale Flea market with sales of pies, rolls, cookies, etc. Concession stand open. 10:00-5:00
12th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Give thanks to the Lord, give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting.
Entrance Hymn: GLORY AND PRAISE TO OUR GOD Second Reading: 2 CORINTHIANS 5:14-17
Refrain Glory and praise to our God, who alone Brothers and sisters: The love of Christ impels us, gives light to our days. Many are the bless- once we have come to the conviction that one died for ings he bears to those who trust in his ways. all; therefore, all have died. He indeed died for all, so that those who live might no longer live for themVerse 1 We the daughters and sons of him who built selves but for him who for their sake died and was the valleys and plains. Praise the wonders raised. our God has done in every heart that sings. (Refrain) Consequently, from now on we regard no one according to the flesh, even if we once knew Christ accordVerse 2 In his wisdom he strengthens us like gold ing to the flesh, yet now we know him so no longer. that’s tested in fire. Though the power of sin So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old prevails, our God is there to save. (Refrain) things have passed away; behold, new things have come. Gloria Gospel Acclamation: Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highAlleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia est – and on earth, peace on earth, peace to people of good will. Gospel: MARK 4:35-41 We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify On that day, as evening drew on, Jesus said to you. We give you thanks, for your great glory, Lord his disciples: “Let us cross to the other side.” God heavenly King. O God almighty father. Leaving the crowd, they took Jesus with them in the boat just as he was. And other boats Lord Jesus Christ, only begotten Son. Lord God, were with him. A violent squall came up and Lamb of God, Son of the Father. You take away the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it sins of the world, have mercy on us. You take away was already filling up. Jesus was in the stern, the sins of the world, receive our prayer. You are asleep on a cushion. They woke him and said to seated at the right hand, the right hand of the Father. him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are Have mercy on us. perishing?” He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet! Be still!” The wind For you alone are the Holy One. You alone are the ceased and there was great calm. Then he Lord. You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ. asked them, “Why are you terrified? Do you not With the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. yet have faith?” They were filled with the great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the high- whom even wind and sea obey?” est - and on earth, peace on earth, peace to people of good will. Amen. Amen. NICENE CREED First Reading: JOB 38:1, 8-11 The Lord addressed Job out of the storm and said: Who shut within doors the sea, when it burst forth from the womb; when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its swaddling bands? When I set limits for it and fastened the bar of its door, and said: Thus far shall you come but no farther, and here shall your proud waves be stilled! Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 107:23-24, 25-26, 2829, 30-31
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered
death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. General Intercession: Please Respond: Lord, hear our prayer.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. Communion Hymn: BE NOT AFRAID Verse 1
Refrain: Be not afraid, I go before you always, Come follow me and I will give you rest. Verse 2
Offertory Hymn: PEACE IS FLOWING LIKE A RIVER Verse 1
You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst. You shall wander far in safety, though you do not know the way. You shall speak your words to foreign lands and all will understand. You shall see the face of God and live.
Peace is flowing like a river, Flowing out through you and me… Flowing out Verse 3 into the desert, Setting all the captives free.
If you pass through raging waters, in the sea you shall not drown. If you walk amid the burning flames, you shall not be harmed. If you stand before the pow’r of hell and death is at your side, know that I am with you through it all. (Ref) Blessed are the poor. For the kingdom shall be theirs. Blest are you that weep and mourn for one day you shall laugh. And if wicked men insult and hate you all because of me, blessed, blessed are you! (Ref)
Verse 2
Joy is flowing like a river, Flowing out through you and me…. Flowing out into the desert, Setting all the captives free. Closing Hymn: FAITH OF OUR FATHERS
Verse 3
Faith is flowing like a river, Flowing Verse 1 out through you and me… Flowing out into the desert, Setting all the captives free.
Verse 4
Faith of our fathers living still. In spite of dungeon, fire and sword. Oh how our hearts beat high with joy. Whene’er we hear that glorious word: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death.
Hope is flowing like a river, Flowing out through you and me… Flowing out into the desert, Setting all the captives Verse 2 Our fathers chained in prisons dark. Were free. still in heart and conscience free. And truly blest would be our fate. If we like SANCTUS them should die for thee: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. till death. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. LAMB OF GOD Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
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