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A Message from the Pastor ...

Monday:1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10;

Mk 6:53-56Tuesday:

1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13

Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40;

Mk 7:14-23Thursday:

1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30

Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19;

Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37Saturday:

1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10

Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 -- 11:1; Mk 1:40-45

Confession - SaturdaysSt. Wendelin - 11:30am-Noon

St. John - 3:15-3:45pm Baptism

Next class is Saturday, February 17, 10:00am

at St. Wendelin Church.Baptism Class is required.

To register, call either office.Marriage

Six months notice

Please be sure to read the bulletin insert

Timeline To Implementation.It highlights the five stages of

On Mission For The Church Alive:Consultation, Announcement,

Transistion, and two Implementation phases.

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,In the Gospel last week, we read about Jesus in the synagogue on the Sabbath. People went to the synagogue on the Sabbath, just as we come to Mass on Sundays, for communal worship of God. Jesus was giving us an example. He was telling us that it is good to come together and worship.Last week Jesus upset some people by healing a man. He was showing us that the stuff of our lives, our distractions and anxieties, belong right there in the place of worship. We don’t need to hide that stuff or pretend it’s not there when we come to Mass, because that stuff, our stuff, is just what Mass is for. God wants to be with us through all of it.This week Jesus also gives us an example, and again, His example upsets some people. This time, He goes off by Himself and prays. People were looking for Him. They wanted Him to spend more time in their town. But Jesus needed time to quietly pray. Last week, He showed us that communal prayer - Sunday Mass - can be an occasion when all are welcome. We can’t really expect that experience to be completely quiet and focused. Yet, we do need that kind of uninterrupted solitary time with God. Jesus gives us that representation this week.Do you pray? Do you set aside some time everyday for just you and God? There is a saying that is often attributed to Zen Buddhists, but is actually more accurately attributed to St. Francis de Sales. He says that everyone needs to spend at least half an hour a day in mental prayer with God, unless you are very busy. If you are very busy, you need to spend an hour a day in mental prayer! With all that we have to do each day, I know it’s not easy to set aside time for God. But honestly, that can easily be a cop out too. So do you pray?There is a song called “Oh Lord” by the artist NF that I think maybe I’ve talked to you about before. There is a line in the song where NF sings: When ya healthy, we don’t really care for Him then. Leave me alone God. I’ll call you when I need you again. Which is funny, everyone will sleep in the pews then blame God for our problems like He’s sleeping on you. We turn our backs on him, what do you expect Him to do. It’s hard to answer prayers when nobody’s praying to you.Should you pray everyday? You know the answer. Can you pray everyday? If you make a commitment you can. You might even want to Google St. Francis de Sales for some good advice about ways to do it. But now,the big question is: Do you pray everyday? Will you?Peace and Love,Fr. Matt

St. WendelinSaturday, February 3 Confessions ......................... 11:30am-Noon CSW School Open House .........5:00-5:45pm Vigil Mass ........................................ 6:00pm Chili Cook Off Ticket Sale ............ After Mass Reverse Raffle ............................. After Mass See page 5 for details! Sunday, February 4 Masses ..........................7:00am & 10:30am Chili Cook Off Ticket Sale ..... After 7:00am Mass K-5 CCD .................................9:00-10:15am Commences in Church; Dismissal from HALL Altar Server Training ............During K-5 CCD 6-8 CCD ............................................. No ClassMonday, February 5 Sharing Christ Gathering ................. 6:30pm AA Meeting ..................................... 8:00pmTuesday, February 6 Cub & Boy Scouts ............................ 6:00pm Rosary & Faith Alive ........................ 6:45pm Wednesday, February 7 Mass .............................................. 10:15am Girl Scouts ....................................... 6:00pmThursday, February 8 Choir Practice .................................. 6:30pm At St. John Church PTG Meeting .................................... 6:00pm RCIA ................................................. 7:00pmFriday, February 9 Mass ................................................ 7:30am Saturday, February 10 Confessions ......................... 11:30am-Noon Vigil Mass ........................................ 6:00pmSunday, February 11 Masses ..........................7:00am & 10:30am K-5 CCD .................................9:00-10:15am Commences in Church; Dismissal from School Communion Class Parent Meeting ..... 9:10am In the Church 6-8 CCD ...................................6:30-8:00pm Commences in Church; Dismissal from School Last Day for Chili Cook Off Registration See page 4 for details

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St. JohnSaturday, February 3 - Vigil 4:00pm James & Hazel Green (John P. Green)Sunday, February 4 - The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:45am Irene McLafferty (Family) Monday, February 5 7:30am Georgia Gaiser (Bernie Conerty) Thursday, February 8 7:30am Margaret Evans (Carl & Sandy Cypher)Saturday, February 10 - Vigil 4:00pm For the Parishioners of St. John ParishSunday, February 11 - The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:45am In Thanksgiving (Gary & Yolanda Cypher)

St. WendelinSaturday, February 3 - Vigil 6:00pm Matilda Denny (Family)Sunday, February 4 - The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00am For the Parishioners of St. Wendelin Parish 10:30am Bertha Betty Green (Family)Wednesday, February 7 10:15am Harold Kramer (Family)Friday, February 9 7:30am Living & Deceased Members of the Peter S. Green FamilySaturday, February 10 - Vigil 6:00pm Anne Sanders (Johnny, Jenny & Janie)Sunday, February 11 - The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00am Mike Fallecker 10:30am Keagan Peth (Mike & Joyce Heitzer)

St. JohnSaturday, February 3 Confessions .............................3:15-3:45pm Vigil Mass ........................................ 4:00pm Chili Cook Off Ticket Sale ............ After MassSunday, February 4 Mass ................................................ 8:45am Chili Cook Off Ticket Sale ............ After Mass Souper Bowl Collection .............. After Mass CGS & Grades 1-5 CCD .............. After Mass Commences in Church; Dismissal from Center Grade 8 CCD ...................................No Class Monday, February 5 Mass ................................................ 7:30am Sharing Christ Gathering ................. 6:30pm At St. Wendelin ChurchTuesday, February 6 Community Dinner .................As Scheduled Grades 6 & 7 CCD ............................ 6:00pmThursday, February 8 Mass ................................................ 7:30am Choir Practice .................................. 6:30pmSaturday, February 10 Confessions .............................3:15-3:45pm Vigil Mass ........................................ 4:00pmSunday, February 11 Mass ................................................ 8:45am CGS & Grades 1-5 CCD .............. After Mass Commences in Church; Dismissal from Center Grade 8 CCD .........................6:30-8:00pm At St. Wendelin Church Last Day for Chili Cook Off Registration See page 4 for details

This Week: Second CollectionsSt. John: PSP

St. Wendelin: Adopt A Child

Thursday, February 22, 7:00pmat the R.C. Men’s Club

‘Last Call’ Guest Speaker is Fr. Matt“Understanding Lent” is the topic Fr. Matt will address. Last Call is an opportunity for practicing Catholic men and women, and non-practicing family and friends, to meet in a comfortable environment to learn more about faith through the insights and experiences of engaging speakers and in-fellowship with others.

“Last Call” is appropriate for all adult Catholics,and those interested in the faith.

See page 5 for pictures!

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Sunday Offertory at Mass................$2,838.82Weekly Goal....................................$2,650.00St. Anthony & DePaul Schools..................$65.00Solemnity of Mary...................................$10.002017 Parish Share Goal.................$26,163.002017 Parish Share To Date..............$24,564.26Parish Share Pledge Amounts....................$230.00Pecentage of Goal....................................96%

January 27 & 28

THANK YOU for your generosity to parish ministries!

Saturday 4:00pm Denise Drosjack Pat RodgersBill KatskoVOLUNTEER NEEDED Luke McCrearyMaxwell Drosjack

Sunday 8:45am Susanna Fraley Sue LeinenbachJoyce MennorDixie Mennor Paige BurkeTabitha Burke

LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

ALTARSERVERS

February 10 & 11

Saturday, February 17 at St. Wendelin Hall

7:00-11:00pmSecond Annual

Proceeds benefit St. John’s St. Vincent DePaul Fund.

~ Parish Notes ~PARISH SHARE UPDATE

St. John has a second collection this weekend for Parish Share. This is the last Parish Share collection for the 2017 campaign. Final PSP 2017 pledge payments will be submitted to Our Sunday Visitor on Thursday, February 8. Thank you for contributions to the 2017 campaign. The 2018 campaign will begin during Lent.

‘SOUPER’ BOWL COLLECTION CCD students will collect for the Souper Bowl of Caring TODAY, Sunday, February 4, after Mass. Money stays at St. John to be used for parish programs.

COMMUNITY DINNEROn Tuesday, February 6, St. John Parish will host the Community Dinner at St. Paul Church in Butler. Volunteers are appreciated and Confirmation students can earn community service hours. Contact Yolanda Cypher at 724-282-3447 for volunteer information.

FIRST RECONCILIATION FOR SECOND GRADEReminder for second grade parents and students, First Reconciliation is Saturday, February 24 at 2:00pm.

SJ CCD CANCELLATION INFORMATIONFor CCD cancellations, listen to local radio station Butler/WISR, and Pittsburgh television stations KDKA and WPXI.

PURPLE BUCKETS DURING LENTThe CCD classes’ Purple Bucket collections campaign will start in Lent. Please be generous.

YEAR END STATEMENTSEnd-of-the-year parishioner donation statements were recently mailed to homes. If you have not received your statement or have a question, contact the parish office at 724-287-7590 or stjohnchurch@zoominternet.net.

Have a Favorite Chili Recipe? Enter the Chili Cookoff

for a chance to win three cash prizes!!! To enter your chili, contact Rose Hinch at 724-283-8811 by Sunday, February 11. There is a $2.00 fee per entry,

payable the day of the event. HEATED chili must be dropped off in a large crock pot

or roaster between 4:00-6:30pm.Tickets on sale this weekend after Both SJ Masses Tickets on sale this weekend at two SW Masses:

after Both 6:00pm & 7:00am (10:30am after-mass sale next weekend)

Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.Seating is limited so purchase tickets NOW!

Admission gets you ... the chili tasting and one vote, fresh baked cornbread, Italian bread, crackers, and a bowl of soup. Coffee, tea, bottled water, mixers and ice also provided.

THE CHILI COOKOFF IS A ...Must be over 21 to attend!

Entertainment by fan-favorite Donnie Schiebel.

We’re reading St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians these days. What was the town of Corinth like? It was a beautiful setting on an isthmus, about fifty miles from Athens. The location makes for easy exchange by sea routes between Greece and Italy, a factor in its economic success even today. In Paul’s day it was a wealthy city with inhabitants from all over the world, including a sizeable Jewish community. Paul lived in Corinth for a year and a half, and a few years later came back for three months. Pagan attitudes afflicted the community, which had a way of breaking Paul’s heart; he wrote to them sometimes “with

many tears” (2 Corinthians 2:4). Today, Corinth is a small industrial city. Its historic core has been destroyed by earthquakes over the centuries, and what little remained was obliterated in a war with Turkey in the 1820s. There’s a core city with glamorous shops to catch the tourists, but it is mainly a cargo port, with piles of marble, tiles, and minerals everywhere, a huge oil refinery nearby, a busy canal, a modern fast rail line to Athens, and a meeting point of major highways. The glory of the city Paul knew has faded, but the relevance of his words shines through the centuries. ~ By the Rev. James Field

Learning about...St. Paul

and ‘Corinth’

PTG INITIATIVES TO AID FAMILIES AND SCHOOL

St. Wendelin PTG is holding its third “Drive for Donations” to help defray the cost of various fundraisers. The following items will be collected through February: • wrapped candy for Bunny Breakfast bags• pancake syrup• butter pads (Sam’s Club)• 12-packs or cases of pop: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi,

Mt. Dew, Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Orange, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite

• Cases of frozen French fries (Sam’s Club)• Boxes of large frozen pretzels (Sam’s Club)• Nacho cheese (large cans at Sam’s Club) • Cases of tortilla chips (Sam’s Club)• Velvetta cheese blocks• elbow macaroni• butter• mayonnaise• heads of cabbage• Gift cards to Walmart or Sam’s Club (to

buy perishable foods when needed)• items for Chinese Auction baskets or a

completed Chinese Auction basketEach donation will allow you to add your name into a drawing for a chance to win prizes. For example, if you offer two items, your name is entered two times into the drawing for prizes, which include: gift cards, BINGO packets, “Kitchen Cash,” school uniform passes, and tickets to upcoming events. Make sure your name and contact information is on the item(s) that you bring. Parishioners are welcome and encouraged to participate!

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LECTORS

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

ALTARSERVERS

Saturday 6:00pm Lou Green

Linda GreenMonica PerryVolunteer NeededAugusta BeaverNatalie TurnerRobbie Young

Sunday 7:00am Dan Vernon Mary Grenet Ed Grenet Lori Welter Tanner Schaffner Conner Schaffner

Sunday 10:30am Jill Geibel

Bob GeibelCorrena SpinneweberShawn Spinneweber

Breanna TomseyMaddie KarenbauerShylee Karenbauer

Sunday Offertory at Mass ................. $3,238.25Sunday Offertory Online ...................... $170.00Total Offertory ............................... $3,408.25Weekly Goal ..................................... $4,350.00St. Anthony & DePaul Schools ............... $55.00Youth Christmas Offering ............................$5.00Adopt A Child ........................................ $18.00Project Fund .......................................... $17.00Parish Share at Mass ........................... $275.00Parish Share Online ............................. $200.00Total Parish Share This Week .............$475.00Parish Share 2017 Assessment ........ $40,621.00Parish Share to Date ....................... $26,903.00

St. Wendelin OffertoryJanuary 27 & 28

K-5 CCD Pick Up TODAYToday, Sunday, February 4, K-5 CCD pick up is in the hall, not the school. Class time remains the same - 9:00-10:15am.

CCD Weather CancellationsSt. Wendelin CCD weather cancellations are announced on Pittsburgh TV stations Channels 2, 4, and 11 and on our website: www.stwendelinbutler.com. The website is where the schedule change will be first posted. Emails will be sent to registered families if time permits.

2017 Donation Statements End-of-the-year St. Wendelin parishioner donation statements have been mailed to homes. If you don’t receive yours, or have questions regarding your statement, contact the parish office at 724-287-0820.For Altar Servers, Lectors, EMsThe new ministry schedule, which will include Lent and spring, will be compiled in the next few weeks. Please submit “days off” requests to the office either by calling in, dropping off a hard copy, or emailing.

February 10 & 11

THANK YOU for your generosity to parish ministries!

Are you at Saturday 6:00pm Mass?????Immediately following Mass is the Reverse Raffle in the Church Hall. More than $4,000 worth of prizes thru the night with pull tabs and side raffles. Tickets available at the door. Includes a full dinner and BYOB. Pop, water, and coffee provided. It’s not too late!

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CATHOLIC IDENTITY WEEKLY VIRTUE/VALUE

This week’s virtue is MERCY

This week’s St. Wendelin School Student of the Week is:

ELIZABETH JACKLINEElizabeth is a third grade student at St. Wendelin School. She has two brothers, Kurt and John, who previously attended St. Wendelin. Elizabeth’s favorite subject is Reading. She is a member of the Golf Club at St. Wendelin. Outside of school, she enjoys swimming, reading, and drawing. When Elizabeth grows up she wants to be a Veterinarian. Elizabeth has a great personality and is a lot of fun to be around. Congratulations to this week’s St. Wendelin School Student of the Week, Elizabeth Jackline!

School & Religious Education News

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Scripture ReferencesMatthew 5:7 - Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy.

Luke 6:36 - Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

St. Wendelin Parish First Reconciliation and

First Communion RemindersThis information is for the families of all children making their First Reconciliation and First Communion at St. Wendelin Parish this spring, whether the child is in St. Wendelin CCD, at St. Wendelin School, or at Butler Catholic School.

Sunday, February 11, 9:05am in the Church PARENT MEETING

Saturday, March 3, 10:00am in the ChurchFIRST RECONCILIATION

Light reception follows in the Hall.Saturday, March 17, 9:00am-Noon in the Hall

JESUS DAY RETREATVolunteers needed on this day.

Sign ups at the February 11 Parent Meeting.

Friday, May 4, 6:30pm in the Church FIRST COMMUNION MASS PRACTICE

Saturday, May 5, 6:00pmFIRST COMMUNION MASS

Questions? Gina at 724-287-0820 or drestwendelin@gmail.com

THE SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY have long been a part of the Christian tradition, appearing in the works of theologians and spiritual writers throughout history. Just as Jesus attended to the spiritual well-being of those he ministered to, these Spiritual Works of Mercy guide us to “help our neighbor in their spiritual needs”.

COUNSELING THE DOUBTFULEveryone has moments of doubt in their faith journey. Nevertheless, we should always remember that Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life and turn to him along our way.

INSTRUCTING THE IGNORANTLearn about our faith and be open to talking with others about our beliefs. There is always something more to discover about our faith.

ADMONISHING THE SINNERDo not judge, but be supportive in helping others find their way and correct their mistakes. Together we can learn to walk more closely with Christ.

COMFORTING THE SORROWFULBe open to listening and comforting those who are dealing with grief. Even if we aren’t sure of the right words to say, our presence can make a big difference.

FORGIVING INJURIESForgiving others is difficult at times because we do not have God’s limitless mercy and compassion. But Jesus teaches us that we should forgive as God forgives, relying on him to help us show others the mercy of God.

BEARING WRONGS PATIENTLYDo not be bitter about wrongs done against you. Place your hope in God so that you can endure the troubles of this world and face them with a compassionate spirit.

PRAYING FOR THE LIVING AND THE DEADPrayer is one of the most powerful ways we can support others. Joining together in prayer for the living and the dead entrusts us all into God’s care.

THE CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY are found in the teachings of Jesus and give us a model for how we should treat all others, as if they were Christ in disguise. They “are chari-table actions by which we help our neighbors in their bodily needs”. They respond to the basic needs of humanity as we journey together through this life.

FEED THE HUNGRYThere are many people in this world who go without food. When so much of our food goes to waste, consider how good stewardship practices of your own food habits can benefit others who do not have those same resources.

GIVE DRINK TO THE THIRSTYMany of our brothers and sisters in Christ do not have access to clean water and suffer from the lack of this basic necessity. We should support the efforts of those working toward greater accessibility of this essential resource.

SHELTER THE HOMELESSThere are many circumstances that could lead to someone becoming a person without a home. Christ encourages us to go out and meet those without homes, affirming their worth and helping them seek a resolution to the challenges they face.

VISIT THE SICKThose who are sick are often forgotten or avoided. In spite of their illness, these individuals still have much to offer to those who take the time to visit and comfort them.

VISIT THE PRISONERSPeople in prison are still people, made in the image and likeness of God. No matter what someone has done, they deserve the opportunity to hear the Word of God and find the Truth of the message of Christ.

BURY THE DEADFunerals give us the opportunity to grieve and show others support during difficult times. Through our prayers and actions during these times we show our respect for life, which is always a gift from God, and comfort to those who mourn.

GIVE ALMS TO THE POORDonate money to organizations that have the ability to provide support and services for those in need. Do research and find organizations that put people in need first, rather than profit.

For powerful suggestions on how to LIVE these Works of Mercy, log onto: http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evan-gelization/jubilee-of-mercy/the-corporal-spiritual-works-of-mercy.cfm

Mercy is caring for the needs of people’s minds, hearts and lives. It means to share in God’s forgiveness and love.

Saturday, February 24SWC Hall, 6:00pm, BYOB

Betting information next week!

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St. Wendelin Parish & Schoolwww.stwendelinbutler.com

210 St. Wendelin Road, Butler, PA 16002Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00am-Noon

StaffFather Matt McClain, Pastor 724-287-0820, X102Dan Vernon - Business Manager 724-287-0820 danielrvernon@gmail.com Gina Beaver - CCD Director 724-287-0820, X112 drestwendelin@gmail.comSteven Yealy - Music Director 717-451-2082 stevenyealy@gmail.comJoLynn Clouse - School Principal 724-285-4986 stwend@zoominternet.netNicole Karenbauer - Office Manager and Safe Environment Coordinator 724-287-0820, X111 parish@stwendelinbutler.org

St. John the Evangelist Parishwww.stjohntheevangelistparish.org

668 Clearfield Road, Fenelton PA 16034-9743Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday - 9:00am-2:00pm

StaffFather Matt McClain, Pastor 724-287-7590Barbara Boltz - Office Manager and Safe Environment Coordinator 724-287-7590 stjohnchurch@zoominternet.net Laura Eakman - CCD Program Manager 724-287-0426 stjohnccd@zoominternet.netSteven Yealy - Music Director 717-451-2082 stevenyealy@gmail.com

For Cemetery Inquiries at both St. John and St. Wendelin,Contact North Regional Office, 2636 Ellwood Road, New Castle, PA 16101, or 724-323-0033 or cpca@cpca-pgh.org.

Our Neighbors In FaithMass for Drug Addiction Healing

Bishop David A. Zubik will celebrate a Mass of Healing to pray for those who have died from drug addiction and for those who have survived the loss of a loved one due to drug addiction. The Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, Febru-ary 11, 2:30pm at St. Paul Cathedral, 108 N Dith-ridge St., in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. All are invited to attend and pray for those affected by the drug crisis in our area.

C Catholic Author Featured at Retreat

Greg Wasinski, of Let Me Be Ministries, is featured at a three-night parish mission, “Unconditionally,” on Sunday, February

11 through Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 pm at Saint James Catholic Parish in Sewickley. Each night is a journey together, making faith attainable, focusing on our relationship with God and rediscovering the beauty of our

Catholic faith. Our time together will end with Exposition and a deeply moving, guided Eucharistic Adoration. Please join us for these three nights as a time for renewal and refocusing our hearts to Christ during this Lenten season. Call the Parish Rectory at (412) 741-6650 or visit at 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley, for more information.

Marriage Annulment: Area Presentations ScheduledDivorced Catholics and everyone else who may be interested in learning about the annulment process are welcome to attend a free workshop with Jay Conzemius, JCL, judge and moderator of the Diocesan Tribunal. He will speak at five locations. Top-ics will include: theology of marriage; ministry of the tribunal; marriage annulment types; why, when and how to start the petition for annulment process; and a process overview. Afterward participants can ask questions and/or start the process. No res-ervations are required, but if you do plan to attend please email AnnulmentsIntake@diopitt.org or call 412-456-3033 so that seating arrangements can be made. Presenta-tions are on the following dates, times, and locations in the local parish hall:

~ Wednesday, February 21, 7:00pm, St. Kilian, Cranberry Township~ Saturday, February 24, 5:15pm after Mass, St. Anne, Castle Shannon~ Tuesday, March 6, 7:00pm, St. Bede, Point Breeze~ Wednesday, March 7, 7:00pm, St. Peter, Slippery Rock~ Tuesday, March 13, 7:00pm, St. Ann, Waynesburg

~ BUTLER AREA PARISHES ~Holy Hours at St. Paul Church

St. Paul Church, 128 N. McKean St., But-ler, will host the following Holy Hours at 7:00pm:Holy Hour for Peace: Monday, February 5, with Prayers for Peace, Vocations, On Mission for the Church Alive, Novena Prayers of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rosary, Benediction.Divine Mercy Holy Hour: Tuesday, Febru-ary 20, with Prayers for Family Healing, On Mission for the Church Alive, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction.

A Christian Family MovieA Christian-based movie will be shown on Friday, February 9 at 6:00pm. All are in-vited to watch “Miracles From Heaven” at St. Peter’s Church, Franklin St., Butler. The movie is entirely family-friendly. There is no cost; snacks and beverages provided.

Mater Dolorosa: Seven Sins & VirtuesFr. Rick Thompson will lead Bishop Robert Barron’s series: “Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues.” Based on Dante’s writings, the seven deadly sins - pride, envy, anger, sloth, gluttony, avarice, and lust - are presented as patterns of dysfunction that lead to unhappiness. However, Bishop Barron shows how to counteract the sinful patterns through the “seven lively virtues,” setting you on the right path toward healing and happiness. The series will be presented in Biller Hall (lower lev-el of Mater Dolorosa Church) on Thurs-day evenings from 6:00-8:00pm, starting February 8. A light dinner of soup and sandwich will be provided. The program and dinner are free thanks to the Ritzert Endowment Fund. Register by calling the office at 724-445-2275 ext. 4, asap.