STAFF Administrator: Fr. John Gallagher

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Mark L. Thomas Parochial Vicar: Fr. James Torquato

Chaplain: Fr. J ames Young Deacon: Donald Pepe

Office Manager: Louis Ferrario

(Extension 110)

Business Manager: Julie Strosnider (Extension 115)

Faith Formation & RCIA:

724-752-1271 Elementary Director: Mrs. Laurie Nocera

Secondary and Adult Director: 724-758-5562

Ms. Kay Ann Bellissimo

Social Services: 724-758-3465

Music Ministry: 724-752-9518 Director: Mrs. Frances Fotia

Organist: David Kosior

Catholic Parish Cemetery Association: 724-323-0033

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday: 9:00 a.m.

RECONCILIATION Saturday: 12:30—1:30 p.m

BAPTISMS

Sundays at 12:15 p.m. One preparation session is required and will be offered on

Apr. 10th, July 10th and Oct. 9th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Parish Ministry Center. Pre-registration is required. (Please

come before the baby is born.)

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please contact one of the parish priests at

least 6 months in advance. An initial meeting with a parish priest is required before a

wedding date is agreed upon. Participation in a marriage preparation program is required.

“A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust”

415 Fourth Street & Park Avenue • Ellwood City, PA 16117 Parish Office: 300 Crescent Ave, Suite 1 • Ellwood City, PA 16117

Phone: 724-758-4411 • Fax: 724-752-1466 Website: www.holyredeemerparishpgh.com

Jan. 20, 2019 • 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the people of Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Parish, are one family united in Jesus Christ.

Blessed by the Father's love, redeemed by the Son and guided by the Holy Spirit, we freely share our faith and serve the community with love and compassion. God, our Father calls us to

enrich our lives through Word and Sacrament, Prayer and Action. We pledge to build our lives according to the truths of Sacred Scripture and the teachings of the Church.

We welcome you to join our faith journey.

Cranberry Twp., Ellwood City and Zelienople Grouping

Holy Redeemer Parish Holy Redeemer Parish

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Ellwood City, Zelienople and Cranberry Twp.

HOLY REDEEMER PARISH ELLWOOD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA

Support all Catholic Education: “Great Beginnings last a lifetime.”

Wedding at Cana Jesus and Mary were at a wedding In Cana of Galilee The celebratory wine had gone And so Mary did make a plea She said to the Lord Jesus Christ: “Please see, oh son of mine, I think that something should be done, For these guests have no more wine” Jesus was not ready yet Then this is what he said: “Fill some pots with water; That they have liquid with their bread” The servants did as Jesus asked And filled 6 pots with haste 120 gallons or so “Let the organizer have first taste” The wedding organizer marveled At the quality of the wine Poor quality was usually served this late But instead, this tasted fine Jesus’s followers were also there Amazed in Holy Trinity The servants also came to believe In Jesus Christ’s divinity This one great story of Jesus Christ: How he changed water into wine Is one great story of many to come But ‘twas a miracle still most divine -Sebastien Dubois

Saturday, January 19, 2019—Vigil Mass for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 P.M. George ‘Skip’ Hulick (Betty, Dave, Mary Ann & Family) Sunday, January 20, 2019—Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 A.M Christopher Curtacceo (Emily) 11:00 A.M. Tommy Novosel (Dad) Monday, January 21, 2019—Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr 9:00 A.M. †Thelma Figurel (R. Burn) 7:00 P.M. Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction Tuesday, January 22, 2019—Day of Prayer for the legal Protection of Unborn Children 9:00 A.M. †Evan Nardone (Nick & Donna Crivelli) Wednesday, January 23, 2019—Saint Vincent, Deacon and Martyr; Saint Marianne Cope, Virgin 9:00 A.M. Kathaleen Herranen (Renee & Rich Orrico) Thursday, January 24, 2019—Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 9:00 A.M. Eugene Angelucci (Luann & Jennifer Lemanski) Friday, January 25, 2019—The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle 9:00 A.M. Rudy Vetica (Frank & Mary Aloi) Saturday, January 26, 2019—Saint Timothy and Saint Titus, Bishops 9:00 A.M. Patricia Turner (Wolfe’s Shoe Store) Saturday, January 26, 2019—Vigil Mass for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 P.M. Nicholas Nardone, Sr. (Wife, Shirley and Family) Sunday, January 27, 2019—Third Sunday in Ordinary time 9:00 A.M. Ed Fray (Nancy Piecuch & Family) 11:00 A.M. Eugene Ierace (Joyce Ierace) †denotes Month’s Mind If you requested a weekend Mass and wish to carry the gifts at the Rite of Offertory, please inform an usher before Mass.

The Divine Mercy Chaplet Devotion will continue every day, Monday thru Friday, at 8:40AM. The Rosary will be recited every Saturday, as well as every Marian Feast Day, at 8:35AM. Mass follows at 9:00AM.

PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES!

2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 20, 2019

Remember Holy Redeemer Parish in your will.

Readings for the week of January 20, 2019

Sunday: Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 [3]/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11 Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c [5]/Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/ Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25—8:6/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [8a and 9a]/Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk 16:15-18 Saturday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10 [3]/Mk 3:20-21 Next Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c]/1 Cor 12:12-30 or 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Cash & Golf Bash Holy Redeemer & E.C.Wolves Benefitting Educational Endeavors

Sunday, Feb. 17th—1:00 to 5:00PM

Catholic Center (Doors open at 12:00Noon)

More money, less time//Drawings every 10 minutes

Grand Prize at 5:00PM—$1,000 Cash (bonus if present)

Donation $25.00

Only 500 tickets sold—two numbers per ticket!

Includes a buffet and refreshments all day long Table raffles for merchandise all day

Chinese Auction 50/50 Raffle and Small games of chance No one under 21 years of age admitted

Call Chris Cioffi (724-752-2892), Doc Barsotti (724-758-5594) or Lou at the Parish Office (724-758-4411

Ext. 110) for tickets or more information

We need your help (men and women) on Feb. 17th from 12:30PM to 5:00PM for our Cash & Golf Bash . Any amount of

time you can give would be greatly appreciated. We need help to set up, sell small games of chances tickets, collect money, etc. Please call the parish office

if you can help in any way or if you have any questions.

To Each Individual the Manifestation of the Spirit is Given for Some Benefit

Last weekend, as we celebrated the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordon River, we also had an opportunity to reflect on our own Baptism. Through Baptism we are

washed clean of Original Sin and enter into the life of grace through the gift of the Holy Spirit. And it doesn’t end there! In Confirmation, we receive the fullness of God’s spirit and are sent forth into the world as instruments of his life and love. Yet, while we are united in the Spirit of God as his children, we are not robots who all speak the same words or who do identical deeds in God’s name. Instead, as Saint Paul reminds us in today’s second reading, each one of us shared uniquely in the gifts of the Spirit so that we might fulfill God’s unique will for us. The journey of our life of faith must then include discerning the gifts that God has given us and how he wants us to use them. This is an important part of the On Mission for the Church Alive! initiative. If each one of us has been endowed with spiritual gifts, in what ways can we use them to enliven the Church? Spend a few moments in prayer this week and ask the Lord to help you know the gifts the Spirit has bestowed upon you are being called to share them. For more information visit, onmissionchurchalive.org.

Are you striving to be a saint? Are you looking for ways to grow in holiness right where you are in life? Don’t miss An Evening with Father Jacques Philippe on Monday, Feb. 25th at 7:00PM at Sts. John and Paul Church, Franklin Park,

Sewickley. Father Philippe, an international speaker and writer, will address the Universal Call to Holiness. He has written 10 books on prayer, interior freedom and peace of heart, which have become modern Catholic spiritual classics. Father Philippe’s books have sold more than one million copies and have been translated into 24 languages. The night will include Evening Prayer, Father Philippe’s talk and Q&A. No cost. Please visit pghpriest.com for a courtesy registration. Any questions, please email Theresa at tsullivan@diopitt.org. Hope you will be able to attend this exciting evening!

The book, Experiencing God, The Three Stages of Prayer, that the Men ’s Fellowship’s Group will be using for 2019, has arrived and is available in the parish office for

$10. Men of all ages are encouraged to attend an evening of relaxation, study and fellowship. The group is led by Fr. Mark and will meet on Monday, Jan. 21st at 6:30PM in the Rectory.

Jr. High CCD will resume on Sunday, January 27th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Parish Ministry

Center on Bridge Street. Dismissal: Grade 7 @7:45PM—Grade 8 @ 8:00PM. High School SILENT Retreat: Have you ever allowed God to come to you through Silence? High School men, give God the chance to speak directly to your heart at the Silent Retreat on February 9-10 at Martina Spiritual Renewal Center. NO cost. To register, visit PGHPriest.com by January 25th.

You have prepared a table before me, and how precious is the chalice that

quenches my thirst.

HOLY REDEEMER PARISH ELLWOOD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA

Diocesan Toll-Free Number for Abuse Response: 1-888-808-1235

Calendar of Events Jan. 20, 2019: Knotted With Love-1:00PM-Ministry Center Jan. 21, 2019: Office Closed—Martin Luther King Day

Feb. 2, 2019: SAG Meeting—9:30AM—Lunch Room Feb. 5, 2019: Knights of Columbus Meeting—6:30PM—Carusone’s Catering Feb. 6, 2019: Golden Agers will begin for 2019 Feb. 10, 2019: Holy Name Society Meeting following the 9:00AM Mass—Lunch Room Feb.17, 2019: Knotted With Love—1:00PM—Ministry Center Feb 17, 2019: Annual E.C. Wolves & Holy Redeemer CASH & GOLF BASH-1:00 to 5:00PM—Catholic Center—$3400 and numerous Golf items raffled—$25.00 includes 2#’s per ticket—Food, drinks, etc. included Feb. 23, 2019: Ladies of Charity Meeting-9:30AM to 11:30AM-Lunch Room

Weekly/Monthly Events Every Monday morning: Bible Study-10AM-Ministry Center Every 4th Monday of the month: Social Club meeting at 6:00pm in the lunchroom Tuesday to Thursday: Social Service Office open from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Closed Monday and Friday. First Tuesday of every month: Knights of Columbus meet-ing at Carusone’s Catering on Lawrence Ave.—6:30PM Every Wednesday: Mystical Rose—10:00AM—Ministry Cen-ter Every Wednesday: Golden Agers – Catholic Center doors open at 12:30PM First Thursday of every month: Social Services/Food Bank unloading of truck from the Pittsburgh Food Bank, beginning at 9:00AM at the Ministry Center. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Pizza lunch provided. Every Thursday: Choir practice at 7:00PM in the Church—New members are always welcome! Cancer S.O.S. Support Group meets from 10:00AM to 11:30AM every 1st Friday and/or from 6:00PM to 7:30PM every 2nd Friday at the Ministry Center. Every Friday: Friday Night Bingo—7:00PM—Catholic Cen-ter First Saturday of every month: SAG Meeting-9:30AM-Lunchroom **St. Gregory School will be accepting registrations for the coming school year for all St. Gregory, St. Ferdinand and Holy Redeemer families on Tuesday, January 22nd.

SERVING THE PARISH JANUARY 26TH/27TH

EMHC 5:00 P.M. *Carol Nocera, Linda DeSanzo, LuAnn Salvati, Jim Gillespie, Jackie Dimeo, Lou Ferrario, Patti Kuhn 9:00 A.M. *Dave Raybuck, Annie Raybuck, Aimee Knauff, Cathy DeBlaso, Laurie Nocera, Norman Ballard, Kayla Brandt 11:00 A.M. *Francine Hunter, Deb Pagley, Paula Keane, Karen Williams, Tom Heckendorn, Linda Pohto, Kathy Gorzkowski READERS 5:00 P.M. Butch Angelucci 9:00 A.M. John Biondi 11:00 A.M. David DeCaria

CANTORS 5:00 P.M. Gail & Patti Frisk 9:00 A.M. Debbie Kucan 11:00 A.M. Choir

SERVERS 5:00 P.M. Reed Angelucci, Sophie Gray, Jadyn McClean 9:00 A.M. Everest Knauff, Mia DeCaria, Evan Barton 11:00 A.M. Alexa, Nichole & Sophia Bartolomeo

GREETERS 5:00 P.M. Joanne Hart, Laura McMichael 9:00 A.M. Norm Giancola, Joyce Hackett, Louise Carrozza 11:00 A.M. Patty D’Ambrosia, Grace Haberman

MONEY COUNTERS Jan. 27, 2019 Ryan Mucko, Dan Restid, Pat D’Ambrosia, Chris MacDonald Jan. 28, 2019 Elaine Ferruchie, Sandy Jones

ALTAR LINENS Jan. 27, 2019 Rosemary Giancola

PRIESTS SCHEDULE January 19th/20th

Holy Redeemer: 5:00PM (Sat.), 9:00AM, 11:00AM

Fr. James Gallagher

St. Gregory’s: 5:00PM (Sat.), 8:00AM, 11:30AM Fr. Ed Kunco

St. Ferdinand: 4:00PM & 6:00PM (Sat.) Fr. Mark Thomas

8:00AM & 10:00AM Fr. Jim Young

12:00Noon & 5:00PM

Fr. James Torquato

SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONS January 12th/13th, 2019

Weekly Contributions received…………..$6,350.06 Monthly Contributions received………….$1,715.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH. YOUR HELP IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED.

2018 PARISH SHARE Parish Goal: $141,132.00

Money Received: $ 86,107.97 Needed to reach goal: $ 55,024.03

All money over our goal is the parish’s—tax free! We have come to know and to believe

in the love that God has for us.

HOLY REDEEMER PARISH ELLWOOD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA

Nancy Andrews Susan Bennett Frank Borroni Jamie Brightwell David Brooks

Rozanne Carosi Frederick Conley Mary Jo Conley Ruth Edna Cordes Sue Colavecchia Anthony T. Conti Julia Conti Fr. Joseph Dascenzo Sr. Joanne Kokosinski Jean Laskey Jodi Minteer

Brooke Moffatt James Norton Dorothy & Anthony Onufer Antoinette Pansera Amalia Pecoraro Bob Reisinger Ray Reeher Gabriel Richard James Rosenberger Lisa Roth Kathleen Russo

Judy Strohecker Catherine Shuttleworth William Shuttleworth Jim Sudano Timothy Thomas Doreen Tomon Family must call the office at 724-758-4411 Ext 110 to add a name to the list.

ALTAR FLOWERS This week’s altar flowers are

In Memory of Ralph & Julia Coast Donated by Ralph Coast

There are only 4 weekends available for Altar Flowers for 2019. Please call the parish office if you wish one of the available dates.

Parishioner Email Registration Beginning this year, 2019, you will see on our Parish Website under “Communication, Email Registration” Page. We are asking parishioners and visitors to register their name and email

address by using a form on the site page. Through a company called iContact, we will be able to manage all the emails and be able to send blast emails to all who register. This allows the parish to keep mailing costs at a minimum. It will also allow us to keep you informed about upcoming events, cancellations, reminders and other important information. Be assured, your personal information will be kept confidential. If you would like to receive emails from Holy Redeemer, please take a couple of minutes to fill out the Email Registration Form online. You also have the option to receive emails from the other churches in our grouping, St. Gregory and St. Ferdinand. If you have any questions, please call Laurie at 724-752-1271.

McGuire Memorial will be sponsoring its annual “Special Auction for Special People” on Saturday, March 2, 2019. As part of the Special Auction, the winner will be able to select their vehicle of choice of one of the following vehicles: a 2019 Alpha Romeo Giulani, a 2019 Ram 15,000 Big Horn, or a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. The drawing will take place on March 2, 2019. Tickets are $25 each. All proceeds benefit McGuire Memorial. Sister Thaddeus will be selling tickets after all Masses on January 19th/20th. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

TODAY! TODAY! TODAY! TODAY! TODAY!

Wanted: Youth Minister: Our parish Grouping of St. Ferdinand, St. Gregory and Holy Redeemer is looking to hire a Youth Minister. To assist with this process, an informational meeting will be held in the Blue Room at St. Gregory Parish on Wednesday, January 23rd at 7:00PM. Representatives from St. Ferdinand Youth Ministry will facilitate the conversation and seek your input. All 6th through 12th grade students and parents are encouraged to bring suggestions, questions, hopes and dreams to help us grow our Youth Ministry. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Wheeler at 724-776-1920. We hope to see you there!

Ladies, come to the Magnificat Pittsburgh prayer breakfast on Feb. 9, from 9:00AM to Noon at the Double Tree by Hilton, Cranberry Twp. Hear the story of conversion of Sr. Mary Gianna Thornby,

DUC. She grew up with little faith but experienced conversion after surviving the shootings at Columbine High School. Hear her Columbine experience and her journey to a loving God, conversion to Catholicism and to final vows in 2018 as a religious sister. She serves The Ark & The Dove in Gibsonia. Cost is $23. To register, call Kay at 724-772-6749 or Pam at 412-461-8906 or go to www.magnificatpittsburgh.org. Registration deadline is Feb. 1st.

Retrouvaille: A Lifetime for Married Couples

Retrouvaille offers help to couples experiencing trouble in their marriage. The Weekend and Post Sessions focus on rebuilding marriages through better communication and understanding. The next weekend begins Feb. 1st. For confidential information, please call 412-277-3434 or email 304@retrouvaille.org. Call today to begin the healing process.

Father of Mercy During this time of transition help us to grow in unity with St. Ferdinand, St. Gregory and Holy Redeemer. Grant us the wisdom and willingness to understand how our

parishes will become stronger and more vibrant in fulfilling the mission of the Church. Assist us in opening our arms to welcome others as we continue to journey On Mission for The Church Alive! Help us, O Lord, to trust in the future you have planned for us. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.

HOLY REDEEMER PARISH ELLWOOD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA