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September 6, 2020
Twenty-Third Sunday
In Ordinary Time
Saint Aidan Parish
From Father Dave
When I worked for the diocese as the Vicar of Clergy I would at times field phone calls from parishioners
complaining about their parish or priest. I would listen to their concern and then I would always respond by
saying, “Have you shared this concern with Father?” Nine times out of ten the person would say “No.”
Why is it that when we have an issue with someone, we discuss it with everyone else but them? I think
the simple answer is that fundamentally we are uncomfortable with conflict. Instead of addressing the issue,
we can tend to go to everyone else, but the person involved. History has shown, however, that when there is
engagement in the face of conflict great things can happen.
In the Gospel today Jesus lets us know that if we have an issue with someone we need to go and share it
with them alone. When there is hurt involved this is not always easy. Somewhere after hurt, there can be
anger. Both of these realities make confrontation challenging. Nevertheless, when we go to that person that
we struggle with, that is the Christian way.
So how can we best confront the person with whom we have an issue? One of the first things we can do is
begin by praying for them. Over time prayer can diffuse the anger and hurt. The second thing we can do is to
collect our thoughts by simply writing them down. We need to put into writing our feelings in the form of a
letter. No one needs to see this letter as it is simply an exercise to collect and refine one’s thoughts. The third
thing we can do is attempt to put ourselves in their shoes. We have no idea what they might be dealing within
their life. Sometimes there is a context to things that can preclude one from taking things personally.
Finally, we need to courageously and in a non-defensive way attempt to have a conversation with the person.
Timing is everything.
Many years ago, I attended a communications workshop. In that setting, they offered a formula for these
kinds of conversations. The formula is “WHEN YOU…., I FEEL….BECAUSE…”
As we begin this new month of September which in many ways signals a new year, let us together resolve
to not run away from those who hurt us and talk about that hurt with others, but rather meet them so that we
can grow together. At the end of the day, we are all works in progress and God is not finished with us yet.
This is the final week of the satisfaction of the outstanding First Holy Communion Masses.
Congratulations to all of our First Communicants. The following week we will begin conferring the
Sacrament of Confirmation on the candidates over a series of dates. Please pray for them as they prepare to
receive the Holy Spirit and be fully initiated into the life of the Church.
This week also contains two special Marian celebrations. Tuesday, September 8, is
the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There is no better way to honor Mary on her
birthday than to pray the Rosary. I invite all of our families to pray the Rosary that day.
Saturday, September 12, is the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary. I invite
everyone to place a statue of Mary in your windowsill as we pray for an end to the
pandemic and continued good weather for our outdoor Masses.
Finally, Friday, September 11, is the 19th Anniversary of the September 11 attacks. I
think we all knew where we were on that day. Life, and for that matter travel, changed
forever. We will never forget the loss of so many innocent lives. May they rest in peace.
May their families know God’s comfort and consolation. And may God, through the
intercession of Saint Michael the Archangel, protect all of our first responders—
paramedics, fire-fighters, and police officers.
To is to learn to follow Christ with others.
LOVE
WE PRAY FOR THE SICK
We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician, those members of our parish families of Saint Aiden who are in need of healing in body, mind or spirit, especially:
Brian Bart Rachel Borck Jeannie Bukaukus Emma Bullick Rick Collins Andy Cooke Connor Cunic Diane Depp Don Depp Gloria Dudowski Julie Ewell Nancy Greer Patricia Gross Stanley Hofstetter David Hoza Gilbert Huckestein John Hunsinger
Vitus Kaiser Al Korade Lois Leahy Shari Lennon Mary Maloney Eugene Mancino Gerard McArdle Liz McArdle Michelle Mehok Ron Mehok Diane Miller G. James Neelan Irene Schultz Janice Spowal Amber VanVickle David Zappa Prayer Shawl Recipients
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are now offering Holy Hour and Adoration weekly, inside of Saint Alexis Church at 7:00 p.m. There will be music, a reading, silence and benediction. Social distancing and face masks are required. With this in mind, we are in need of volunteers to sign people in and take temperatures on a rotating basis. Please note the adjusted schedule for September below. If you are willing to help out, please contact Barb Griffith at 724.612.6643.
Thank you!
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Today’s Readings
First Reading: If you warn the wicked,trying to turn him from his way, and he refuses to turn from his way, he shall die for his guilt,but you shall save yourself. (Ez 33:9) Psalm:If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. (Ps 95) Second Reading: Whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this saying, namely,“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Rom 13:9a) Gospel: “If two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father.” (Mt 18:19) Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Readings for the Week
Sunday: Ez 33:7-9/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Rom 13:8-10/Mt 18:15-20 Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8/Ps 5:5-6, 7, 12 [9]/Ps 5:5-6, 7, 12 [9]/Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Ps 13:6ab, 6c [Is 61:10]/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31/Ps 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17 [11]/Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13/Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24 [24b]/Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27/Ps 84:3, 4. 5-6, 12 [2]/Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22/Ps 116:12-13, 17-18 [17]/Lk 6:43-49
CONGRATULATIONS!
Saint Aidan Parish joyfully celebrated with the second grade children from Religious Education programs and Blessed Francis Seelos Academy who have received the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time on August 31 and September 2, 2020.
Monday 8/31 Daniel Daquelente
Cooper Goodwin Jacoby Kohler
Tyler Lucas Timmy McCabe Kendall O’Neil Isabella Powell Lucas Palladino
Wednesday 9/2 Kenny Leckey Troy Pisarski John Shultz
Chase Vrabel
DATES TO REMEMBER
• Tomorrow, Monday, September 7, is Labor Day. There will be one Mass that day at 9:00 a.m. in the parking lot of Saint Alphonsus. All are welcome!
• Please know that there is no Eucharistic Adoration the week of September 6, due to previously scheduled First Communion Masses.
• Beginning Wednesday, September 16, and continuing for the next four weeks through Wednesday, October 7, Adoration will take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Saint Alexis Church.
If you know of a parishioner or have a loved one who is ill, please contact the Parish Center and let us know. We will place that person’s name on the prayer list for four weeks. Intentions may return to the list upon monthly requests. Contact the Parish Center at 724.935.4343 or 724.935.1151 to add a loved one onto the list.
Poor Boxes
In the month of August a total of $1,898 was donated by special donations to assist the Ladies of Charity in caring for members of the parish community facing serious
hardship. Please know that through your generosity, four needy families in the area received hope and resources. Without the ability to give in the poor boxes, the Ladies of Charity would welcome any monetary donations. You can do so by mailing them to the Parish Center at 10090 Old Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090 or you may drop them off at the Parish Center in the front door on the credenza and someone will collect it.
Thank you for your generosity!
Mass Intentions
2020 Parish Share Assessment: $ 285,076 Collected: $ 206,394
August 24 through August 30, 2020
Regular Electronic Total
Offertory $ 9,821 $ 3,435 $ 13,256
Parish Share $ 4,554 $ 441 $ 4,995
Mary Fund $ 38 $ $ 38
Catholic Education $ 125 $ $ 125
Assumption $ 60 $ $ 60
Future Diocesan Collection $
$ 95 $ 95
Statue/Pavillion/Deck Donations
$ 300 $ 20 $ 320
Votives $ 54 $ $ 54
TOTAL $ 14,952 $ 3,991 $ 18,943
Saturday, September 5 - St. Teresa of Calcutta
4:00 p.m. † Michael T. Moeller - Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Moeller
Sunday, September 6 - Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
For the Living and Deceased Members of St. Aidan Parish †Thomas C. Puhalla - The Puhalla Family For Vocations - Maureen Kelly † Larry Sampietro - Kim, John and Luke Gavel
Monday, September 7 - Weekday
9:00 a.m. † George Thoma - Peggy Thoma
Tuesday, September 8 - The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8:00 a.m. Jeff Fisher - In Thanksgiving for Kind Deeds - Terri Sampietro
Wednesday, September 9 - St. Peter Claver, Priest
8:00 a.m. † In Memory of Bernard Cipa - Mike and Chi Chi Roman
Thursday, September 10 - Weekday
8:00 a.m. † Barbara Ann Sites - Dave and Lois Vicheck
Friday, September 11 - Weekday
8:00 a.m. † Onorato and Marietta Bucci - Donato Bucci and Family
Saturday, September 12 - The Most Holy Name of Mary
8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
† Eric F. Corona - Diane Corona † Vincent Marzula - Bob and Concetta Slanders
Sunday, September 13 - Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
For the Living and Deceased Members of St. Aidan Parish †Karen Huggins - The Puhalla Family † Rose Remy - The Craig Family In Celebration of Rich and Dana Reiger’s 25th Anniversary
Saint Aidan Income
OUR ADVERTISERS
Thanks to our bulletin advertisers for supporting our parish this week:
Please offer your patronage to our sponsors or be sure to thank them when you have the opportunity to do so. It is through their support that our weekly
bulletin is made possible!
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BETHLEHEM WOMAN’S SHELTER
We at Saint Aidan Parish are happy to welcome all volunteers! We are helping 26 residents and up to 8 emergency victims during COVID-19. We serve fresh warm meals the second Saturday of every month. Because of the pandemic, these times are harder
on the women, so we will be supporting homeless women with more than a meal. Soon we hope to be doing Art therapy, yoga, jewelry making, reflective writing, and much more. Without the support of our parish, we could not support these women in need. We will be asking for further assistance and volunteers to run programs in the shelter in the upcoming months once we are permitted. For now, we thank you deeply for your time spent, meals cooked, and donations each month. Please consider donating in September. The Sign up Genius is located on Saint Aidan website at saintaidanparish.org under “Ministries”. Any questions contact Tara Dalton at [email protected]. Thank you for your continuing support and generosity to those in need.
HARVEST HOME @
HOME
We are thrilled to be able
to host a Harvest Home
Dinner NEXT Sunday,
September 13, and continue
this 125+ year tradition! Due
to the current conditions and
COVID-19 guidelines, we
will only be having the dinner
portion as take-out only.
The event is quickly
approaching and we need an
army of volunteers to make
the event a success! The
event equally benefits Saint
Aidan Parish and Blessed
Francis Seelos Academy.
Please go to our website
under “Events” and click on
the link to access the online
signup.
If you have any
questions, contact Lindsay
Ries at [email protected],
or (724) 456-2168 or Sara
Kennedy at
(412) 478-2839.
There’s Still Time to Become a Sponsor for the Harvest Home!
Please visit our website and click the link under “EVENTS” and then “HARVEST HOME”
Contact Lee Anne Davison with any questions at
[email protected] or 412-398-0123.
THANK YOU!
Making a Spiritual Communion
If you do not have the ability to drive to our outdoor Masses, it is important to still keep the Lord’s Day holy! You can do this by intentionally praying the rosary, singing hymns or praise and worship songs, praying with Scripture, and making a spiritual communion, like the one below.
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Faith Formation
OUR NEW MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY:
4:00 p.m. Live Anticipated Mass Outside
– Saint Alexis parking lot
SUNDAY:
7:00 a.m. Live Stream Mass – Saint Alphonsus
Church. (No distribution of Communion)
8:00 a.m. Live Mass Outside - Saint Alexis parking
lot
9:00 a.m. Live Mass Outside - Saint Alphonsus
parking lot
10:00 a.m. Live Mass Outside – Saint Alexis parking lot
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
8:00 a.m. – Saint Alexis Church
Face masks are required.
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Confession will be
offered outdoors at the Saint Alexis location.
ADORATION
Every Tuesday evening at Saint Alexis Church from
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be music, a reading,
silence, and benediction. All are welcome! People are
still welcome to pray anytime day or night outside of the
old church as the Eucharist will still be reposed within
the tabernacle near the window. Praying before the
Eucharist in Adoration can be a true rest stop for the
soul. Please note: there is no Eucharistic Adoration the week of
September 6, due to previously scheduled First Communion
Masses. Beginning Wednesday, September 16, and continuing
for the next four weeks through Wednesday, October 7,
Adoration will take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Saint
Alexis Church.
Radio Masses in the Parking Lot
Stay in your car in the parking lot and tune your radio to 89.5 to listen to Mass in the comfort of your car. Receive Holy Communion outside just like normal. Just get out of your car and walk up!
Live Streamed Masses
Watch our live streamed liturgies from home. The latest live streamed Masses are on the website and available all day. We are not always able to live stream Masses during our weekday liturgy at 8:00 a.m., but we always will have the Sunday, 7:00 a.m. live streamed from Saint Alphonsus.
THINKING ABOUT BECOMING CATHOLIC?
LET’S TALK!
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a no-pressure environment where you can explore the Catholic faith and grow in your relationship with God. Contact Darcy Osby at [email protected] or 724.935.4343 ext. 213.
FAITH FORMATION UPDATE
Faith Formation Registration is Now Open! Please see our website to review our plans for the year and to register. Please register by Friday, September 18th. Virtual sessions will begin Wednesday, September 30.
Confirmations are scheduled in September and October. The sign up link is being sent to families who have turned in all necessary paperwork. Please contact Paula Green if you are missing paperwork.
BAPTISM PREPARATION SESSIONS
All parents who are having a child baptized for the first time need to attend a baptism formation session before the baptism. Sessions are offered every other month. Upcoming dates are: September 24, November 19, and January 21. Sessions are currently being held via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. Please see the website under “Faith Formation” and then “Baptism Preparation” to sign up. Parents are encouraged to attend a session before the baby is born so that baptism can be scheduled as soon as possible. Questions? Contact Darcy Osby at [email protected].
God’s Word for Children
BLESSED SEELOS ACADEMY
ENROLLING FOR 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR
Blessed Francis Seelos Academy is now enrolling students for preschool through 8th grade for the 2020-21 school year. Located on two campuses in Wexford, Blessed Francis Seelos Academy is committed to graduating academically prepared students who are also exemplary Christians. We are offering virtual or in-person tours. Call 724.935.1152 or email Principal Robert Reese at [email protected]
Celebrating Father Zywan!
**Change in Venue**
“If you already RSVP’d before the venue change, it is not necessary to RSVP a second time.”
Due to restrictions placed on Allegheny County by the Governor’s office, Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center can no longer host our event. They have informed us that we would be limited to a total of only 25 people allowed inside for the entire day (no rotation allowed), and only 125 people for the entire event. Therefore, in order to accommodate all those who wish to attend, the decision has been made to move the event to Butler County. Please join us to celebrate and thank Father Zywan for his 20+ years of service to the Catholic Community of Wexford on Sunday, September 20, from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at North Boundary Park, 1171 North Boundary Road, Cranberry Township. We will gather in the pavilion immediately to the right of the Veteran’s Memorial. A catered luncheon will be provided. In order for Father Zywan to spend as much time with everyone as possible, and to help us comply with COVID-19 guidelines, we are asking that families plan to attend according to their last names: Last names A – H 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Last names I – P 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Last names Q – Z 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
To plan for the luncheon and for crowd control, we ask that you RSVP by the end of day September 10, to [email protected] with your family name and number attending. Please spread the word to any parishioners you know who may not regularly received online notices and have them RSVP if they wish to join us.
MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED!
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Directions from Saint Alexis Church: Turn right out of the parking lots onto Old Perry Highway and then right onto Route 19/Perry Highway. Travel on Route 19 North for 9.5 miles and turn right onto North Boundary Road. (There is a traffic signal) At the roundabout (0.4 miles), take the second exit to continue on North Boundary Road. Go 0.8 miles and turn right into North Boundary Park. Follow the main road and signs to the Veterans’ Memorial. The pavilion will be to the right of the Memorial. There is ample parking just past the pavilion.
Pastor
Reverend David J. Bonnar, STB/
[email protected]/x 224
Senior Parochial Vicar
Reverend William D. Wuenschel/
[email protected]/ x 233
Deacons
Deacon Albert Heiles/[email protected]
Deacon Jeffrey J. Ludwikowski/[email protected]
Director of Parish Operations/Business Manager
Chuck Goetz/[email protected]/x 223
Office Manager
MaryEllen Pendel/[email protected]/x 221
Bookkeeper/Safe Environment Coordinator
Mary King / [email protected]/ x 212
Director of Faith Formation
Darcy Osby / [email protected]/x 213
Religious Education Program Manager
Paula Green /[email protected]/x 225
Coordinator of Youth Ministry /Young Adults
David Piccirilli / [email protected]/x 227
Directors of Music
Ian Brown/[email protected]/x 226
Assistant Music Director - Lisa Hoffman
Mary Heagy / [email protected]
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SERVED BY
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (temporarily closed)
JOIN US!
To become a registered member of the parish family, please visit our website at www.saintaidanparish.org. Introduce yourself to us at Mass!
MARRIAGE
Arrangements must be made with a priest at least six months in advance of the desired wedding date. Please contact the Parish Center Office at 724.935.4343.
HOLY ORDERS
For information about the priesthood or the vowed religious life, please contact Fr. Dave or the Vocation Office of the diocese at 412.456.3131 or visit pghpriest.com.
BAPTISM
Celebrated on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. or at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Alexis during the COVID-19 by appointment. Arrangements should be made through the Parish Center several months in advance. Parents need to be registered parishioners and complete a pre-baptism class before scheduling a baptism.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Communal anointing is celebrated periodically. Anyone who is anticipating surgery is encouraged to request this sacrament prior to being admitted to the hospital. Individuals who are unable to attend Sunday Mass and want to receive the sacraments are asked to please call the Parish Center.
Website: saintaidanparish.org
Phones - 724.935.1151 or 724.935.4343 Fax - 724.935.1270
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We Welcome You Home!
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BLESSED FRANCIS SEELOS ACADEMY
Saint Aidan Parish Directory
Parish Office: 10090 Old Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090
PRAYER
Eucharistic Adoration Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Alexis Church.
Prayer Ministry- To initiate a request for urgent prayers contact the following people: Barb Busi at 412.366.4829, Norma Heyl at 724.935.1094 or Jo Labrise at 724.935.3826. If you would like to be a part of this important ministry to pray for others, please contact them.
RECONCILIATION
Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Saint Alexis. Confessions will be held outside during COVID-19.
Principal Robert Reese - [email protected]
School Secretary K-8 Patty Anfang - [email protected] 724.935.1152
School Secretary Pre-K Chris Schlieper - [email protected] 724.935.3940
DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR 412.456.3093 (Office)
1.888.808.1235 (Hot Line) PA Child Line - 1.800.932.0313
Call 911 immediately if a child is in danger.
