January 19, 2020 1 County website access: www.stmatthiasgreene.org or www.theccofgc.com Sunday, January 19, 2020 | Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) We are the caring, healing, vibrant Catholic Eucharistic faith communities, who celebrate and promote the Divine Mercy of God through prayer and service. WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil St. Ann - 4:00 pm St. Hugh - 6:00 pm Sunday St. Ann - 8:30 am St. Hugh - 9:30 am St. Marcellus - 10:30 am St. Ignatius - 11:30 am ST. ANN 232 E. High St., Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-7568 ~ Fax: 724-627-3735 Email: [email protected]Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Office Manager: Marci Snee Religious Education: Melissa Kirsch ST. IGNATIUS 305 Grant St. Bobtown, PA 15315 ST. HUGH 408 Route 88, Carmichaels, PA 15320 Phone: 724-966-7270 ~ Fax: 724-966-9118 Email: [email protected]Office Hours: M-W-TH 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Business Manager: Don Weinschenker Office Managers: Denise Voithofer Christine Zabrosky Religious Education: Linette Kerr ST. MARCELLUS 1340 Jefferson Rd, Jefferson, PA 15344 WORSHIP SITES Religious Education County Coordinator: Linette Kerr PASTOR/ADMINISTRATOR: Rev. Albin C. McGinnis: 724-627-7568 | SENIOR PAROCHIAL VICAR: Rev. Francis Frazer: 724-377-2588 DEACONS: James M. Sheil: 724-998-1105 | Bert Kuhns: 412-691-0890 The Baptism of the Lord
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County website access: www.stmatthiasgreene.org or www.theccofgc.com
Sunday, January 19, 2020 | Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
We are the caring, healing, vibrant Catholic Eucharistic faith communities,
who celebrate and promote the Divine Mercy of God through prayer and service.
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil St. Ann - 4:00 pm
St. Hugh - 6:00 pm
Sunday St. Ann - 8:30 am
St. Hugh - 9:30 am St. Marcellus - 10:30 am St. Ignatius - 11:30 am
ST. ANN 232 E. High St., Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-7568 ~ Fax: 724-627-3735 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Office Manager: Marci Snee Religious Education: Melissa Kirsch
ST. IGNATIUS 305 Grant St. Bobtown, PA 15315
ST. HUGH 408 Route 88, Carmichaels, PA 15320 Phone: 724-966-7270 ~ Fax: 724-966-9118 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: M-W-TH 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Business Manager: Don Weinschenker Office Managers: Denise Voithofer Christine Zabrosky Religious Education: Linette Kerr
ST. MARCELLUS 1340 Jefferson Rd, Jefferson, PA 15344
W O R S H I P S I T E S
Religious Education County Coordinator: Linette Kerr
PASTOR/ADMINISTRATOR: Rev. Albin C. McGinnis: 724-627-7568 | SENIOR PAROCHIAL VICAR: Rev. Francis Frazer: 724-377-2588 DEACONS: James M. Sheil: 724-998-1105 | Bert Kuhns: 412-691-0890
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St. Ann: After 4:00 pm Saturday Mass St. Hugh: After 6:00 pm Saturday Mass St. Marcellus: After 10:30 am Sunday Mass St. Ignatius: After 11:30 am Sunday Mass
Or by appointment. Please call the parish office to set up
an appointment.
By appointment. Prior to your baby’s Bap-tism, you must be a practicing Catholic and attend a pre-baptism class. A Godpar-ent must be a fully initiated, practicing Catholic, age 16 or older.
Arrangements must be made with the Parish Office at least six (6) months in advance. Participation in marriage program is required.
Please notify your home parish for visits of Communion to the sick, shut-ins, and those confined to the hospital.
Burns Jan. 19th thru Feb. 1st in Loving Remembrance or
Special Intention of:
Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
Anointing of the Sick | Sick Calls
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sanctuary Candle
Tresa Bosco (Birthday) by Charmaine, Tom, Kathleen & Family (St. Hugh)
Saturday, January 18 10:00 am St. Hugh LECTOR workshop 11:30 am St. Ann Good Neighbor Lunch until 12:30 pm 5:30 pm St. Hugh Rosary before Mass (Parishioners) 7:30 pm St. Ann AA Meeting (Social Hall)
Sunday, January 19 9:00 am St. Hugh Rosary before Mass (Parishioners) 9:30 am St. Ann CCD Class 10:00 am St. Ignatius CCD Class 10:20 am St. Hugh NO Middle School CCD (Annex) MKL Break
Monday, January 20 8:30 am St. Hugh Rosary before Mass (Parishioners) 9:20 am St. Hugh Divine Mercy Chaplet following Mass 11:30 am St. Ann Good Neighbor Lunch until 12:30 pm 4:30 pm St. Hugh NO Elementary CCD (Annex) MKL Break 7:00 pm St. Hugh K of C, 4
th Degree (Carm.ichaels Council Home)
Tuesday, January 21 6:00 pm St. Ann Mosaic Choir Practice
7:00 pm St. Marcellus NO RCIA
Wednesday, January 22 8:30 am St. Hugh Rosary before Mass (Parishioners) 9:20 am St. Hugh Divine Mercy Chaplet following Mass 5:30 pm St. Ann Eucharistic Adoration until 6:30 pm 7:00 pm St. Ann Adult Bible Study (Social Hall) 7:00 pm St. Ann 1
st Communion Parent Meeting (Required
Countywide meeting) Thursday, January 23 11:30 am St. Ann Good Neighbor Lunch until 12:30 pm
Friday, January 24 8:30 am St. Hugh Rosary before Mass (Parishioners) 9:30 am St. Hugh Eucharistic Adoration following Mass
Saturday, January 25 12:00 am St. Hugh March for Life Rosary Vigil until 8:00 am Doors will open at 11:50 pm (Jan. 24) 11:30 am St. Ann Good Neighbor Lunch until 12:30 pm 5:30 pm St. Hugh Rosary before Mass (Parishioners) 7:30 pm St. Ann AA Meeting (Social Hall)
Sunday, January 26 9:00 am St. Hugh Rosary before Mass (Parishioners) 9:30 am St. Ann Youth Group Meets (9:30 to 11:30 am) NO CCD Class 10:00 am St. Ignatius CCD Class 10:20 am St. Hugh Middle School CCD Resumes (Annex)
PARISH EVENTS CALENDAR
An active, participating member is one who regularly participates in the liturgical life of the parish; who is committed to Stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure, and who lives up to his/her commitment. If you wish to join the par-ish, or you are a current member and have a change of address, email, or phone number, contact one of our Parish Offices.
Diocesan Victim Hotline: 1-888-808-1235 PA ChildLine: 1-800-932-0313
Call 911 immediately if a child is in danger.
Diocese of Pittsburgh
In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day,
the Offices will be
Closed on
Monday, January 20th
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SATURDAY, January 18 - Vigil: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm St. Ann Ed Bogucki by Karen Bogucki 6:00 pm St. Hugh Bill Bencze by Family
SUNDAY, January 19 - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am St. Ann Herman Osso by Fran Gigliotti 9:30 am St. Hugh Ernest and Carolyn Virgili (Wedding Anniv. Rem.) by Children 10:30 am St. Marcellus For the People of St. Matthias Parish 11:30 am St. Ignatius Margie and Dan Downey (Birthday) by Chip and Maria and Family 12:00 pm St. Ann Ed Bogucki by Karen Bogucki
MONDAY, January 20 - St. Fabian, Pope and Martyr, St. Sebastian, Martyr 8:00 am St. Ann Laura Ames by the Ames Family 9:00 am St. Hugh Chester Severini (Anniv.) by Harr Family
TUESDAY, January 21 - St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr 9:00 am St. Marcellus Ed Zeglen by the George Smoody Family 6:00 pm Wbg Univ. Patricia Boyd by Karen Bogucki
WEDNESDAY, January 22 - Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 9:00 am St. Hugh Rose Lesako by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mulholland 6:30 pm St. Ann Hillard Stockdale by Bob and Lynn Hoover
THURSDAY, January 23 - St. Marianne Cope, Virgin, St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr 9:00 am St. Ignatius Neary and Bauer Families 10:30 am WBG Healthcare & Rehab: Kay Litwin by the Former Visitation Ministry of OLC and St. Hugh
FRIDAY, January 24 - St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 9:00 am St. Hugh Frank J. Shoaf, Jr. by Jim and Trish Pisiegna 12:15 pm St. Ann Herman Osso by Paul and Cynthia Puglia and Family
SATURDAY, January 25 - Vigil: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm St. Ann Bud Schifko by Tony Lingis and Dorothy Koratich 6:00 pm St. Hugh Duane Ryan by Mike and Patty Blumish
SUNDAY, January 26 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am St. Ann Bud Schifko by Bob and Virginia LaCount 9:30 am St. Hugh Ruth McCulligan by Kim and Mike Cardella 10:30 am St. Marcellus In Honor of Jack and Pam Snyder by Dennis and Marge Doriguzzi 11:30 am St. Ignatius Ed and Vernie McIntire by Charles, Patty and Family 12:00 pm St. Ann Wbg. Univ: Josephine Osborne by Bob and Wendy Dobbins
WORSHIP SITES: St. Ann, (Waynesburg); St. Hugh (Carmichaels); St. Ignatius (Bobtown); St. Marcellus (Jefferson)
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, January 20 1 Samuel 15: 16-23 Mark 2: 18-22
Tuesday, January 21 1 Samuel 16: 1-13 Mark 2: 23-28
Wednesday, January 22 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 Mark 3: 1-6
Thursday, January 23 1 Samuel 18: 6-9; 19: 1-7 Mark 3: 7-12
Friday, January 24 1 Samuel 24: 3-21 Mark 3: 13-19
Saturday, January 25 Acts 22: 3-16 or Acts 9: 1-22 Mark 16: 15-18
Sunday, January 26 Isaiah 8: 23—9:3 1 Corinthians 1: 10-13 Matthew 4: 12-23
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
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MARCH FOR LIFE
Rosary & Prayer Vigil January 25: 12:00 am
midnight until till 8:00 a.m.
St. Hugh Worship Site
Since there will not be a bus going to the March for Life
this year from our parish, you can do your part by participat-
ing in the Rosary and Prayer Vigil for Life.
In communion with the National March for Life in
Washington, D.C., we will be praying the Rosary and the
Divine Mercy every hour on the hour beginning at mid-
night until 8:00 am (Jan 25). A group will be spending the
night at the church. Anyone wishing to spend the night is
welcome. If you cannot spend the night, you may visit the
church at any hour throughout the night. The Rosary will
begin on each hour throughout the night, followed by the
Divine Mercy and lasting about 30 minutes. What a beauti-
ful sacrifice and act of reparation to offer to the Immaculate
Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus for LIFE! Any
questions, please call, 724-322-4570.
SPECIAL COLLECTION TODAY — January 18-19
The Diocese of Pittsburgh is home to two nationally rec-
ognized educational programs for children with special
needs: St. Anthony School Programs and DePaul School
for Hearing and Speech (formerly known as The DePaul
Institute).
A Special collection to benefit these two organizations
will take place the weekend of January 18-19 at all Masses
at each parish. Please use the envelope in your envelope
packet. Your support is critical. And your generosity will
help these organizations forever improve the lives of their
students and families.
MASS OF HEALING AND ANOINTING The next Mass of Healing and Anointing will be
held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at St. Ignatius,
Bobtown. Anyone may attend. Please mark your
calendars.
PRISON MINISTRY AT GREENE SCI Interested in participating in prison ministry at Greene
SCI? If so, Please call Patti Deschamps at 724-316-0466 to
find out about the Good Shepherd Prison Ministry. We do a
three-day retreat in the spring every year and Bible Study
meetings in the evenings on the second and fourth Wednes-
days of every month at Greene SCI.
Wednesday of this week is the anniversary of the Su-
preme Court decision of Roe vs Wade which legalized abor-
tion in our country. This decision was certainly a major step
away from Christian moral principles and advanced the all
around attack on human life. We need to do all in our pow-
er to reverse the trend by our prayers and by demonstrating
respect for all persons from conception to natural death by
all we say and do.
To this end, the annual March for Life will be held in
Washington D.C. While we do not have a bus going this
year, we can be involved by praying for the success of the
March and by our own fasting and sacrifices that day. May
our Lord hear such sincere prayers and effect a conversion
of all hearts in our country so that we all return to loving the
Christian principles taught by our Lord, Jesus Christ.
GOSPEL MEDITATION
ENCOURAGE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
On the cusp of fame, power, or influence, would you turn it
down? Today’s Gospel again features John the Baptist. Contro-
versial but popular, John has gathered quite a group of follow-
ers. He has disciples. People come from near and far to be bap-
tized by him. Pharisees and government leaders are drawn to
his preaching. If John was another man, a lesser man, he would
have claimed his own greatness. Instead, John the Baptist is a
witness to humility.
“The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and said,
‘Behold the Lamb of God … he is the one of whom I said, “A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me.”… the reason
why I came baptizing with water was that he might be made known.’” Rather than point to himself, John points to Christ.
John could have grasped at what he had accumulated. He could
have seen Jesus as a Messianic competitor. Instead, John
knows who he is. He knows his place as forerunner. Because
John knows who Jesus is. “I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God.”
A life of humility, a life for others, can be challenging to
live. So much of our culture is built around achievement and
individualism. We can justify it, too, in pursuit of “greater
goods” and higher ideals. In the process, however, we might
miss our own participation in the kingdom of God. John, for all
of his humility, was not an afterthought. In another Gospel pas-
sage, Jesus calls him “the greatest prophet,” even the greatest of men. Why? Because he fulfills the mission given to him by
God: to announce the coming of the Messiah. We too are
prophets and forerunners. Our witness to the Gospel is meant
to point people to Jesus. Consider your own mission this week.
To whom are you called to announce the good news of the Son
of God?
FAITH LIFE
A Note from Fr. Francis
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2019 CONTRIBUTION RECORDS A total of your 2019 year-end contributions are
available for income tax purposes at the parish of-
fice. If you would like to have your copy mailed
or emailed to your home, please fill out one of the
slips that are provided at all church entrances. You
may put your request slip in the Offertory basket,
or place it in the basket provided on the table in
which consisted of the former parishes of St. Ann, St.
Hugh, St. Ignatius, St. Thomas/St. Marcellus and Our
Lady of Consolation (St. Mary’s & Sacred Heart) were
combined to officially become St. Matthias Parish on
July 1, 2019, your tax reports for 2019 will be printed in
two parts:
January 1, thru June 30, 2019, for your former parish,
and
July 1, thru December 31, 2019, for St. Matthias Parish.
To find your tax deductible amount for the entire year
of 2019, please add together the two totals on these two
pages. This will give you your total tax deductible
amount for 2019.
If you have any question please call your local parish
office center. Thank you.
INFANT NEEDS DRIVE
This is the last weekend to donate In support of Catholic Charities Infant Needs drive, St.
Matthias Parish invites you to encourage family, friends,
CCD Classmates, parishioners and neighbors to contribute
most need items.
The most needed items are: You may drop off your donations at the following so-
cial halls — St. Ann, St. Hugh and St. Ignatius, before or
after their schedule masses: Thank you for the most pre-
cious gift of all — LIFE!! God bless you!
All St. Matthias Parishioners are invited to attend
Mardi Gras on February 22, 2020,
at St. Marcellus Social Hall,
6:00 pm Social Hour,
7:00 pm Dinner, followed by Dancing
Tickets will be available after January 6th, 2020.
Cost: $18.00/single - $35/couple,
Deadline to purchase tickets: February 15th
NO Tickets will be sold at the door.
Includes catered dinner, salad, dessert and drinks.
Tickets can be purchased from Laura Kraft,
Bill Phillips, Barry Nelson & Bob Lang
or at either one of the offices at St. Hugh & St. Ann.
Kick off Lent in style with the
Knights of Columbus, Council #12703.
CHRISTLIFE REUNION
Thursday, January 30 at 6:00 pm
St. Marcellus Social Hall
All who attended “Discovering Christ”
and “Following Christ” are invited to attend.
Please RSVP Marci at St. Ann (724-627-7568)
FAITH LIFE
Diapers, Wipes and Similac Formula
(Advanced or best Alimentum would be great,
but any similac formula would help tremendously.
Similac is the brand used for WIC and in an effort
not to change a Baby’s formula, similac is most
preferred).
PARISH COMMUNION BREAKFAST Sponsored by the Hospitality Committee
February 9, 2020, following 9:30 am Mass
at St. Hugh until 11:30 am In order to prepare properly, you must use the sign up sheets
located at St. Hugh Worship Site. Space is limited.
Menu Includes:
Scrambled Eggs
Sausage
Sausage Gravy &
Biscuits
Home Fries
Assorted Breakfast Sweets
Coffee, Tea, Juice
Come enjoy a meal with fellow parishioners.
Sign-up sheets can be found at the church entrance.
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Life can be overwhelming. Too many worries, too many places to be, too many items on the to-do list. Do you ever wish for some way—any way—to slow down and really consider what it’s all about? Where do you currently find your meaning? Where do you want to find meaning? Is it possible to be fulfilled? These are questions worth asking. Discovering Christ is for anyone who is curious. Enjoy a delicious dinner and listen to a thought-provoking talk that is designed to explore the meaning and purpose of your life. After the talk, you can share your thoughts in a small group (and talk as much or as little as you wish). It’s all done in a warm, friendly, and judgement-free environment. Discovering Christ is fun, relaxed, and free.
SAVE THE DATES BELOW!
LOCATION: St. Marcellus Social Hall at 6:00 – 8:30 PM DATES: 7 Thursdays - February 20 & 27; March 5, 12, 19 & 26; and April 2, 2020.
RETREAT: Saturday, March 21, 2020, at St. Ignatius, from 9 AM to 2 PM (approx.) Questions, contact Mike Guritza at 724-317-8699.
To register call St. Ann office at 724-627-7568 or St. Hugh office at 724-966-7270 or complete form below, or the form on our parish website: www.stmatthiasgreene.org under the “ChristLife” tab.
CHRIST LIFE - CATHOLIC MINISTRY FOR EVANGELIZATION
FAITH LIFE
Sacred Steps
Remember Lord, and welcome into your kingdom those who have died and have
gone before us marked with a sign of faith, especially those of
St. Matthias Parish:
Emil B. Martin
May the angels lead him into paradise.
The altar flowers at St. Ignatius Worship Site
are given to the glory of God and In Loving Memory of:
Kocerka, Brozik, Guritza and Sisler Families
By Janet, Ed and Nina Kocerka and
Mike and Sandy Guritza
Thank you for remembering your loved one with a
memorial flower donation.
Altar Flowers
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Every Sunday at Mass, Catholics around the world hear 3 or 4 passages from the Bible. We end up listening to hun-dreds of passages from Scripture. Join us weekly as Dr. Brant Pitre takes us for an in-depth Bible study on the Gospel readings, connecting them with the Old Testament reading and Responsorial Psalm for each Sunday Mass. You will learn the meaning of passages, why the various readings were chosen and put together, and how the Old Testament reading points forward to the New Testament and how the New Testament fulfills the Old. Understand the Biblical roots of the Catholic faith and how the readings that are given to us each week are meant to be applied to our daily lives, walking with Christ as Disciples of the Lord.
St. Ann Social Hall
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
No RSVP, you can just show up
PRESENTED BY: DR. EDWARD SRI (AM & PM SESSIONS)
Being Catholic takes more than simply believing in God or doing what
he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer—He wants
you to be his disciple and friend. Follow Me invites you to experience the
joy of a renewed friendship with Christ. You will learn what it takes to
follow Him. You will experience the joy of divine friendship, and you will
see how God— and only God—can satisfy the deepest desires of your
heart.
Each of the EIGHT sessions will have a 30-minute DVD presentation followed by a 30-minute group discussion on the
session’s questions. Dr. Edward Sri will guide you through the Gospel of John. Dr. Sri will explain how Christ’s en-
counters with others in the Gospel are examples of how He lovingly and persistently calls each of us to a more intimate
and life-changing relationship with Him.
Both sessions will be at St. Hugh Worship Site: Tuesdays, beginning February 11 through March 31, 2020
AM Session -- will begin at 9:00 AM in the Fr. Stack Annex PM Session -- will meet at 6:00 pm in the Fr. Stack Annex
Workbook Fee is $19.95
Checks should be made payable to: St. Matthias Religious Education.
Mail to: St. Hugh Bible Study, 408 Route 88, Carmichaels, PA 15320 Payment must accompany your Registration form.
Financial assistance, if needed, is available to those attending classes. Questions: call St. Hugh Office at 724-966-7270.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JANUARY 13, 2020. (Workbooks will not be ordered for you after the above date.)
Extra Registration Forms may be picked up at St. Hugh church entrances or found at our website: www.stmatthiasgreene.org.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY CLASSES AT ST. HUGH WORSHIP SITE “FOLLOW ME: MEETING JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN”
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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FIRST COMMUNION / FIRST RECONCILIATION NEWS
INFANT NEEDS DRIVE The St. Ann CCD Program is collecting diapers, wipes
and Similac formula is underway to support Catholic Chari-
ties Infant Needs Drive as a winter service project.
The collection will run through January 19, 2020.
If you are able to support our drive, please see Kim
Cardella or feel free to give your items to a CCD class. The
students are once again in friendly competition to make a
difference, and I am sure they would LOVE your support.
St. Ann CCD Classes
• NO CCD Sunday, January 26th
• Youth Group meets 1/26/20 — SEE Flyer on page 9.
• Middle School CCD meets Sundays, 10:15 to 11:20 am
• Elementary CCD meets Mondays , 4:30 to 5:35 pm
NO CCD January 19 & 20 - MLK Break
• CCD classes resume January 26 & 27.
WHEN WEATHER IS INCLEMENT Rule of Thumb: We follow the Carmichaels Area School
District Schedule — When school is cancelled on a MON-
DAY, due to inclement weather, we too cancel CCD, when
school is in session — CCD is in session.
NO RCIA on Tuesdays, January 21 & 28, 2020
Classes resume February 4 & 11.
St. Marcellus Social Hall — 7:00 - 8:00 pm
St. Ignatius CCD meets Sundays at 10:00 am
CONFIRMATION CLASS SERVICE PROJECTS Catholic Charities Greene County Waynesburg Office
Grades 7 and 8 will collect for Catholic Charities Greene
County Outreach in support of our Pregnancy and Parenting
Program. Boxes will be located in the CCD Hall on the table