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Cranberry Twp., Ellwood City and Zelienople Grouping
St. Gregory Parish
St. Ferdinand St. Gregory Holy Redeemer
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saint Gregory Church 2 West Beaver Street, Zelienople
Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Saint Ferdinand Church 2535 Rochester Rd, Cranberry Twp
Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Holy Redeemer Church 415 4th St, Ellwood City
Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Our New Website address is www.stgregparish.org effective December 17, 2018
Clergy for Parish Grouping Weekly Liturgical Schedule
Sunday, December 9, Second Sunday of Advent Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Mary Demeretz - Family Confessions after Mass
Sunday Morning 8:00 a.m. Mitchell Weiczorek - Pat & Lou Sobers & Family 11:30 a.m. Brendan Lauderdale - Althouse Family Monday, December 10, Advent Weekday 8:00 a.m. Thomas Ceraso - John & Gayle Wittman Tuesday, December 11, Saint Damasus I, Pope 8:00 a.m. Terry Zinkham - Gloria & Bria 11:00 a.m. Grove Nursing Home 6:00 p.m. The Light is on for YOU! Wednesday, December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe 8:00 a.m. Welfare of Adella Barr - Lou & Dee Zimmerman Thursday, December 13, Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr 6:00 p.m. Irene Urschler - Husband, Melvin Adoration and Confessions after Mass Friday, December 14, Saint John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of the Church 9:15a.m. Anna Belsterling - Family Saturday, December 15, Advent Weekday 12:00 p.m. Confessions at St. Gregory Vigil 5:00 p.m. Deceased Flick & Fleckenstein Families - Ruth, Jean & Nancy Confessions after Mass Sunday, December 16, Third Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Robert Hyde - Althouse Family 11:30 a.m. Agnes Ramsey - Rita Schoeffel
Second Sunday of Advent
Administrator: Rev. John Gallagher 724-776-2888
Senior Parochial Vicars: Rev. Mark L Thomas 724-758-4411 Rev. James Torquato 724-776-2888
Parish Chaplin: Rev. James Young 724-452-7245
Deacon: Donald C. Pepe Email: [email protected]
Parish Staff Pastoral Associate: Sister Patricia Myers, SHS E-Mail: [email protected]
Director of Faith Formation: Audra Brown E-Mail: [email protected] Program Manager: Denise Knauff E-Mail: [email protected]
Music Director: Adam Blotzer E-Mail: [email protected]
Safe Environment Coordinator: Diane Devens E-Mail: [email protected]
Parish Office: M-F 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 724-452-7245
Administrative Assistant: Mary Ann Thompson E-Mail: [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Diane Devens E-mail: [email protected]
Assistant Secretary: Dorothy Spithaler
Maintenance Director: Jim Bucek
Youth Ministry: Charlotte Zilavy E-Mail: [email protected]
St. Gregory School Principal: Mrs. Erin Harris E-Mail: [email protected] School E-Mail: [email protected]
Ritzert Hall Rental: Dorothy Spithaler 724-538-8077
Gluten Free Hosts are available. Please come to the Sacristy before Mass.
Sacrament of Baptism By appointment. Baptisms will be scheduled after parents have completed the bap-tism class and have obtained godparent sponsor letters and baby’s birth certificate.
Sacrament of Matrimony You must contact and meet with the priest at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Please call the St. Gregory office if you or a loved one is in need of this Sacrament. Father will also anoint following the Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. Gregory.
Sacrament of Holy Orders If you feel that God may be calling you to the Priesthood or to the Permanent Diaconate, please contact the parish office.
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Saturday: 12:00 Noon & after 5:00 p.m. Mass - St. Gregory Also by appointment. Diocese of Pittsburgh Victim Assistance Hotline - 1-888-808-1235
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39- 47,
Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80: 2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18
DO YOU KNOW? Questions to ponder as a family.
Sponsored by St. Gianna’s Witnesses
Jesus told us that in the world we will have trouble, but to take courage because he… ???
Answer: Conquered the world! John 16:33
December 9, 2018
Father of Mercy, During this time of transition help us to grow in unity with St. Ferdinand 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.
ADVENT CONFESSION TIMES
at St. Gregory Church
Monday, December 17 7:00 pm, with 3 priests
Tuesday, December 18 after morning Mass 8:00 am
Thursday, December 20 after 6:00 pm Mass During Adoration
St. Gregory School Corner
Sponsored by: St. Gregory PTG Enjoy a delicious breakfast of eggs, bacon, Hash browns and of course PANCAKES! Visit our special Guest, Santa Claus! Don’t Forget to bring along your camera for a photo!
8:30 to 10:30 am Kids 10 and under: $4.00 Seniors 65+: $5.00 Adults: $6.00
St. Gregory School Cafeteria
December 2, 2018
Jaycie Rose Cristalli
Logan Joseph Wilt
Prepare the Way of the Lord – This Second Sunday of Advent we hear the call in the Gospel to “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low.” This is a
vivid reminder that, as God desires to be with us, so must we work to prepare our hearts and our lives to be places where he desires to dwell and that are fitting for his coming. While this preparation can take on many forms, Saint Luke reminds us of one important way, “repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” As Catholics, we repent of our sins and are forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and Advent, the season of preparation, is a perfect time to celebrate this beautiful sacrament and ready our hearts for the coming of the Lord. This Tuesday, December 11th, The Light Is On For You! at parishes across the Diocese of Pittsburgh from 6:00-9:00pm and priests will be available to hear Confessions. No matter how long it has been since you last went, consider taking this opportunity to prepare your heart this Advent.
Wanted: People to venerate Divine Mercy and Love with an hour of prayer. The prayer group meets every Monday at 2:45p.m. in the church. Please call Polly at 724-452-6336 with any questions. Reborn in Christ: The sacrament of Baptism was celebrated for, Dominic Jude Losos, son of David and Andrea Losos and Rhory McNish Rickman, son of Rick and Amy Rickman, last Sunday. Evans City Food Cupboard Collection for Christmas. Please help our neighbors in need by making a donation to the Evans City Food Cupboard. Please make your check out to Evans City Food Cupboard, and put it in an envelope and mark it for the EC Cupboard and place it in the collection basket at Church. Questions?
Second Sunday of Advent
Collections
December 2 Sunday Offering: 384 $ 10,896.00
This Week at St. Gregory
Saturday, December 8: Hoagie Sale after all masses this weekend KOC Luminary Candle Sale in Blue Room after Masses 9:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception Holy Day of Obligation Mass
Sunday, December 9: Hoagie Sale after all masses this weekend 9:30 a.m. Faith Formation
Monday, December 10: 2:45 p.m. Divine Mercy Prayer Group in Church (St G)
Tuesday, December 11: 6:00 p.m. The Light is ON FOR YOU!
Wednesday, December 12: 7:00 p.m. Youth Group in the Bergman Event Center’s Gym, Concession and Youth Recreation Room 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice in Church 7:00 p.m. ROLO in the St. Gregory School library
Thursday, December 13: Adoration after 6:00 p.m. Mass
Friday, December 14: 9:15 a.m. School Mass
Saturday, December 15: 9:00 a.m. Hanging the Green in St. Gregory Church your help is needed! Confessions at Noon or by appointment.
Courtesy Announcements Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army - we need volunteers to donate an hour or two towards ringing the bell at Bi-Lo’s on Rt. 19 in Harmony. St. Gregory Church has been asked to fill the time from 10 am to 7 pm on Wednesday, December 19th. Contact Joanne at 724-538-3969 or email at [email protected] Help Stuff a Truck! Spread holiday cheer to senior residents! With the help of the Harmony Fire District by helping stuff a truck full of good things like crafts, toiletries for men and women, fleece blankets, warm socks, snacks, greeting cards, cosmetics, scarves, etc., for the Grove and other local nursing homes. Donations accepted until tomorrow, December 10, a box is in the vestibule of St. Gregory Church.
Please call the Parish Office to have your loved one’s name placed on or removed from the prayer list at 724-452-7245. Hayden E. Rice Hannah Holmes Minnie Adame Ruth Flick Joyce Adomaitis Norbert Miller Dr. Robert Johnson Wray Bittel Adella Barr Jordan Petti Ronnie Mathe Michael Mack Dorie Murray Harlee Dischman Paul Nemeth Joan Roman Phillips Madalyn Hartman Joel Rivera Audrey Rectenwald Jerry Garvey Grant Folgate Laurie Folgate Lily & Luca Didomenico Tim Kuhn
Pray for Our Loved Ones Who are Sick
Lessons and Carols
Everyone is invited to Lessons and Carols at St. Ferdinand. The Chancel Choir and Brass Quartet will present Lessons and Carols on Saturday, December 15, at 7:35 pm. The program is appropriate for all ages and will feature readings from scripture and the music of the season. No admission; free will offerings are accepted.
Bulletin Deadline for Christmas Season: Issue Date Deadline December 23 Friday, December 7 December 30 Thursday, December 14 January 6 Friday, December 18
Please email your bulletin articles, Mass announcements and prayer intentions to:
Anyone Wishing to have a child baptized in the near future; a Baptism Class will be held at St. Ferdinand Church on Jan 7 at 7:00 pm in the chapel. Call the Parish Office to register, 724-7766-2888. Classes are required if you have not attended one in the past three years. Infant Baptisms beginning January, 2019 will only be available on the Third Sunday of each month after the 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Gregory Church. Keep the Light of Christ in Christmas: the Knights of Columbus will sell Christmas Luminary Candles kits next weekend, December 8/9 in the Blue Room before and after all Masses, or email [email protected] with your order and pick up the following week before or after Mass in the Blue Room. All proceeds benefit the St. Gregory KofC Parish and Community Programs. The Luminaries are $10/set of 10 candles. St. Gregory School January Lottery Candles are available after weekend Masses and in the school office. Two numbers for $20.00. Giving Tree at St. Gregory Church Vestibule: Take a tag from the tree and help make someone’s Christmas a little brighter. Wrapped gifts with the tags attached and gift cards are to be returned by December 16. Thank you as always for your generosity. Christmas Time Bulletins: pick up one in the vestibule or at the exits. It contains traditional prayers of the church and fun ideas for the Advent and Christmas Season. Please take one.
Appalachia Mission Hoagie Sale This weekend, Dec. 8th and 9th after all masses including the Holy day morning mass. Please look for the hoagies outside of the church entrances and then enjoy the fresh foot long cold cut & cheese sub for dinner or lunch. The $5 hoagie sale goes 100 % towards out mission trip to WV in June of 2019! Thank You for your continuing support! Decorating St. Gregory Church for Christmas will begin 9:00 am on Saturday, December 15, please come and HELP! This sometimes requires heavy lifting so those with strong arms are needed. It is a busy, fun-filled and a great way to into the Spirit of Christmas, and remember many hands make light work for all who want a beautiful Church this Christmas!
ROLO- Remembering Our Loved Ones: This week we will meet at St. Gregory on Wednesday evening, December 12 at 7:00 pm in the St. Gregory School library. Having problems dealing with the loss of a loved one during the holiday season? We are a group with similar experiences, being together helps us all feel better! Join us, we look forward to sharing our journey with you. If you have any questions, please contact Pauline at 412-585-0787 or Ken Tua at 724-453-8713.
The Light is on for YOU! December 11, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at St. Gregory Church. If it has been a while since you have been to confession, this is a perfect time to come and experience the love and joy of Christ who has come to save us!
Our Parish Grouping Website is NOW Live! To reach the St. Gregory Church website go to www.stgregzelie.org. In one place you can access information for all three Parishes. Check out the Liturgy and Events and the Home tabs all the information there is combined for all three Parishes and the Upcoming Events section under it are open to everyone in the Grouping. Each Church tab has its own information for now. If you have any suggestions for the St. Gregory site, please feel free to contact [email protected].
Christmas Baskets will be distributed by the St. Vincent de Paul Society to those in need who live in zip codes 16033, 16037, 16063, and 16123 or who are members of St. Gregory Parish. If you or someone you know needs a food basket, please call St. Gregory Parish Office by December 14. The pick up date is Monday, December 17, at 10:00 am in the Blue Room. Please note paperwork must be current.
Guys & Gals Gathering, 55+ at Ritzert Hall on December 17 from 11 to 2 p.m. Come enjoy our group!
Please see Holiday Deadlines for Bulletin Submissions!
December 9, 2018
Faith Formation News!!!
ADVENT WEEK TWO The mystery of love. The incarnation is the moment in
history when heaven and earth touch and merge together in the person of the Child. To help children to enter into this mystery of love, the Gospel texts which
tell of the events before and after Christ’s birth will offer all of us the key we need to encounter
Christ this Christmas Season. Read as a family the infancy narratives and take time to reflect on “what did you hear?” Who or what does God want us to prepare for? Luke 1 26-38 Luke 1: 39-49, 56 Luke 2: 1-20 Matthew 2:1-12 Luke 2: 21-33, 36-39 In reference to The Good Shepherd & The Child by Sofia Cavalletti
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