Rectory: 724- 348-7145 • Fax: 724 348-7522 • Religious Ed. Office: 724 348-6190 • Finley Hall: 724 348-0803 E-mail: stfran1893@comcast.net Website: stfrancischurch.net

Rev. Robert J. Boyle ................................................. Pastor Rev. Richard J. Tusky……………...Senior Parochial Vicar Victor P. Satter ....................................................... Deacon Mary E. Parish .......................................... Parish Secretary Carol Cicci .......................... Director of Religious Education Jenifer T. Bublak ................................ High School Ministry Sunday Mass Schedule: Saturday: ............................................ 6:00 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: ....................................... 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Holy Day Mass Schedule: Refer to bulletin Weekday Mass Schedule: Monday - Saturday 8:30 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Daily: 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. or by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism: Baptism is celebrated any Sunday at 12:15 p.m. Parents are required to attend a Preparation Class prior to the Baptism.

Sick Calls: Notify the Rectory for hospital visits or Communion to the sick or shut-ins.

Bulletin deadline: Monday at Noon

Child Abuse Line: 1-888-808-1235

"And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church." Simon got a new name after his profession of faith. As soon as he declared to Jesus, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God," Jesus renamed him with a title that means "rock." And with that name he gave Peter the mission to be a solid foundation upon which he would build his church. Not Peter's church. Not James or Paul's church. Not Martin Luther's or John Calvin's or anybody else's. This is Jesus' church, the church of Christ himself, that we call the Catholic Church.

So it was Christ himself who desired to give authority in the church--"the keys to the kingdom of heaven"--to a human leader. Peter was thus established as the first pope. He exercised a special kind of headship, within the community of the apostles and the church at large, because Jesus gave him the power to do so, not because Peter claimed it for himself. And so too every pope since, right down to our Holy Father today, exercises this unique leadership within the Church.

What a gift this is to us! Jesus knew well the human tendency to squabble and disagree, to argue and compete. He knew that the church would be prone to all of this because of her members, and that providing a final voice of authority, saying in effect that "the buck stops here" would be helpful for maintaining unity. As Catholics, even in spite of the differing opinions and perspectives that are manifest in the Church, we nonetheless maintain a strong sense of identity and belief thanks in large part to the papacy. Today, may we give thanks for the pope and pray for him as he strives to lead all of us closer and closer to Christ.

August 27, 2017 * Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Francis of Assisi Parish 3609 Washington Avenue, Finleyville, PA 15332-1395

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What a Picnic! The weather was super, the crowds were great. We all saw friends we seldom see, we saw lots of people we see at Mass on Sundays. The sandwiches and food were delicious, the beer was cold and the pop too. Everything just seemed to go well and I think everybody enjoyed all the activities: Bingo, games, roulette wheel, etc. And, best of all the volunteers who gave part of their picnic to working the stands. We could not have had a picnic if it wasn’t for you. We all thank you for helping us have a great time with all the great people attending. Thanks to D. J. Vic and the “Too Many Tubas” for the music, and for all the wonderful Theme Baskets, Crafts and Raffle, and Country Store donations. We had 85 baskets & crafts.

Please Note: 50/50 Raffle - The winning ticket on the 50/50 Raffle does not include a name or phone number. The red ticket number is: 312642. Please check your tickets and call the Parish Office.

The first number on the $6,000 in Prizes Raffle has the name ‘Chickie’ on the ticket, does not have a phone number or address. The ticket number is 010. Again, if you recognize this name or sold this ticket, please call the Parish Office to claim your winnings.

Congratulations to all the winners:

Pittsburgh Penguins Photo & Basket: Jacob Maimone

Baskets of Cheer: Marian (2) Larry

Southpointe Golf Outing: Jeanne

Luck of the Irish: Dee

Money Wreath: Shari Maimone

Hourly Drawings: Ray Cursi, Stewart, Courtney Maimone, Martha W., Diane Lewis, Jenifer Bublak, Glenn Cortopassi, Jim Maimone, Steph, Shirley Merritt, Bill Pisarcik, Denise Miller

Special Thanks to all the ladies who made calls for the Baked Goods, and once again to everyone who helped set up and work at the various stands, and the Clean up Crew for getting the grounds back in order so quickly. Winners of the ‘$6,000 In Prizes’ will be listed in next week’s bulletin.

Thank you to all the Booth Sponsors for their support: 3-R Services; Al’s Discount Tires, Inc.; American Legion Morrison-Richie Post 613; Anesthetic Dental Center of Finleyville; Barner Plumbing, Co.; Bartman Plumbing; Cicci Dance Supplies, Inc.; Fetchko Floors; Finleyville Mini Storage; First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association (FCSLA); Attorney James W. Haines, Jr.; Hufnagel Self Storage, Inc.; Kegel Funeral Home, Inc.; Lady Washington Bears, Garry & Bernadette Kissell; Merico S. Lignelli Real Estate; Max’s Bath House, Inc.; Miss Barbara’s School of Dance; Peters Creek Pub; Phoenix Equipment Sales & Construction Inc.; State Farm, Arlene Elosh; Dorothy Flaherty Weldon, President, Mary Ellen O’Neill, Division #4, LAOH, Inc.,; Stan & Diane Wojtunik.

Please consider them in your future needs.

A Family Perspective - Like Jesus in today’s gospel, we are seen by others in different ways. Perhaps the name our family gives us is closest to our true identity. They know us best. Who do they say you are?

Golden Wedding Anniversary - If you and your spouse are celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary any time this year and would like to be invited to the Diocesan Celebration at St. Paul Cathedral on Sunday, October 22nd at 2:30 p.m., please call the Parish Office (724-348-7145) or drop a note in the collection basket by Monday, August 28th.

First Friday is this Friday, September1st, Adoration of Blessed Sacrament from 6 - 9 p.m. Come pray for Peace and Flood Victims.

Flood victims in our neighborhood will receive help from a second collection today August 26/27. Please be generous.

RCIA starts Wednesday September 20th, 7:30 - 9 p.m. in Finley Hall. Not a Catholic, like to join the Church? We’ll teach you all about the Catholic Church. Adults not confirmed, you cannot be a sponsor in Baptism or Confirmation, here’s your opportunity to get adult lessons on the faith. Show up or call ahead 724-348-7145.

Bingo - Congratulations to the winner of the Magic Number. Join us Tuesday for Bingo in Finley Hall. The Jack-pot will be $850.00 in 55 numbers. The Magic Number will be $250.00 and a 2nd Magic Number will be started. The “All Nighter” will be $468.50 plus this week’s take. Early Bird Games begin at 7:15 p.m. Regular Games at 7:30.

Ministry Schedule - September 1/2 6:00 p.m. Saturday Ministers: Weisdack, Brucker, Checque, Hoover, K., D., & B. Lewis Lector: S. McCormick Servers: T., T., & T. Smida 8:00 a.m. Sunday Ministers: Jurofcik, Drahnak, Dishong, Yesionek, Parish, F. & R. Funtal Lector: J. Valecko Servers: M. Miller, D. Drahnak, R. Funtal 11:00 a.m. Sunday Ministers: Haid, Greco, Folz, A. & S. Parker, Trovato, Hamilton Lector: C. McAninch Servers: J. Scherer, K. & K. Gindele

Marriage Moments How wise, knowledgeable and beyond human understanding are the ways of God. (Romans 11:33-36) When in the throes of love one’s spouse may seem to also have these qualities. What intellectual trait is your beloved strongest in? What about yourself?

Parenting Pointers Sometimes parents of young adults (15-30+) struggle with what appears to be a lack of faith in their offspring. Consider, “Sometimes you must lose faith to find it.” Your child may have to let go of “inherited faith” and eventually reflect on what is missing in their life. James Chapel or The Old Stone Church at 303 Stone Church Road will celebrate their Bicentennial Celebration with an Interfaith Service on Saturday, September 9th at 2:00 p.m. Then a Chicken & Biscuit Dinner at 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Also a Flea Market from 9 - 4. Music 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. More information call 412-337-4564 or 724-348-7454. Live the Liturgy - We all know the given answers to the question: who is Jesus? Son of God, Son of Man, Messiah, Lord, and the Christ are some that immediately come to mind. But who do YOU say that Jesus is? Who we need or want Jesus to becomes the key to unlocking a relationship with God. For some, Jesus is just a prophet, a wise man, or an inspirational figure in history. These labels keep Jesus in the past and prevent us from really having a living, vibrant relationship with him. If Jesus is more than this to you, then who is he and what purpose does he serve in your life?

Today, August 27, Twenty-First Sunday in Ordi-nary Time Is 22:19-23; Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20

6:00 p.m. (Sat.) Betty Brucker - Wayne Leise Family 8:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. Joseph Uniatowski - Bob & Barb Scarnati Monday, August 28, St. Augustine 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Mt 23:13-22 8:30 a.m. Birthday of John Baumgarten - Bill, Ruth & Susan Hesidence Tuesday, August 29, The Passion of St. John the Baptist 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mk 6:17-29 8:30 a.m. Earl ‘Kit’ Wain - Krepansky & Wain Families Wednesday, August 30, Weekday Mass 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 8:30 a.m. Bucky Gabauer - Ellen Andrewson Thursday, August 31, Weekday Mass 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17;Mt 24:42-51

8:30 a.m. Robert Chilson - Jeff & Jan Bett Friday, September 1, Weekday Mass/First Friday 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 8:30 a.m. Joe Polacek - Paul Lauer Saturday, September 2, Weekday Mass 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30 8:30 a.m. Richard Kriston - Bernie & Emily Thropp Confessions after 8:30 a.m. Mass daily Sunday, September 3,Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27 6:00 p.m. (Sat.) Helen Patton - Wendt & Bondie Family 8:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. Alex McCune - M/M Bob Staley

The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week “In Memory of Sue Pfaff” requested by Barb & Ed Checque.

“TO THE GLORY OF GOD” The Flowers on our Altar today are presented

“In Memory of Ruth Schneidhauer” requested by the Family.

“In Memory of Marie & Paul

Lakatos” requested by Daughter, Janet.

Donuts this Weekend! Stop in Finley Hall after Mass.

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