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30th Sunday of Ordinary Time + October 24, 2021FIRST READING—Jeremiah 31:7-9Thus says the LORD: Shout with joy for Jacob, exult at the head of the nations; proclaim your praise and say: The LORD has delivered his people, the remnant of Israel. Behold, I will bring them back from the land of the north; I will gather them from the ends of the world, with the blind and the lame in their midst, the mothers and those with child; they shall return as an immense throng. They departed in tears, but I will console them and guide them; I will lead them to brooks of water, on a level road, so that none shall stumble. For I am a father to Israel, Ephraim is my first-born.
RESPONSORIAL—Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6Response: The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion, we were like men dreaming.Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing. (R.)
Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad indeed. (R.)
Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like the torrents in the southern desert.Those that sow in tears shall reap rejoicing. (R.)
Although they go forth weeping, carrying the seed to be sown,They shall come back rejoicing, carrying their sheaves. (R.)
SECOND READING—Hebrews 5:1-6Brothers and sisters:Every high priest is taken from among men and made their representative before God,to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal patiently with the ignorant and erring, for he himself is beset by weakness and so, for this reason, must make sin offerings for himself as well as for the people. No one takes this honor upon himselfbut only when called by God, just as Aaron was.In the same way, it was not Christ who glorified himself in becoming high priest,but rather the one who said to him: You are my son: this day I have begotten you;just as he says in another place: You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
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GOSPEL— Mark 10:46-52
As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd,
Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus,
sat by the roadside begging.
On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth,
he began to cry out and say,
“Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.”
And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent.
But he kept calling out all the more,
“Son of David, have pity on me.”
Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.”
So they called the blind man, saying to him,
“Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.”
He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus.
Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?”
The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.”
Jesus told him, “Go your way; your faith has saved you.”
Immediately he received his sight
and followed him on the way.
THE NICENE CREEDI believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
A MESSAGE FROM FATHER JAY
n the 1960’s our Catholic Church, after a decade of discussions and prayer, published teachings on her vision and mission, called Vatican II. One fruit of those synodal meetings was of the “Pastoral constitution on the Church in the modern world,” called Gaudium et spes, which says:
“The way in which the earthly and the heavenly city interpenetrate each other can be recognized only by faith; indeed it remains a mystery of human history, that is, of a history always troubled by sin until the glory of the sons of God is fully revealed. As she pursues her appointed goal of bringing salvation to men, the Church not only communicates the divine life to mankind but also in some measure reflects the light of that life over the whole world.”
Reinforcing her divine goal of getting people to heaven, we are left with the challenge of some data points of today:
Just over 50% of US adults who were raised Catholic have left the faith.
85% of Confirmed teens stop practicing at age 21.
About 70% of Catholics do not believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Our Great Grouping Mass weekend attendance is down from nearly 3000 just 3 years ago to under 1,500 currently.
The battle is clear. The game is on. The fight is real. The devil seems like he is winning as he did on Good Friday, when God seemingly died. It’s in this moment we need to be on our knees as beggars in front of our King, Jesus Christ! It’s in this time we need the heart of our Mother to encourage us in hearing the Word of God! It’s hic et nunc we need to be heroic in serving those most in need of Jesus’ tender and sacrificial love. Join us in praying for the souls of our faithful departed to be in heaven:
ALL SAINTS DAY—MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18:00 AM Mass at Good Samaritan9:00 AM Mass at Saints John & Paul (children are invited to dress as their favorite saint!)6:00 PM Mass at Our Lady of Peace7:00 PM Latin Mass at Saints John & Paul
ALL SOULS DAY—TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26:30 PM Mass at Good Samaritan7:00 PM Candlelight Mass at Saints John & Paul
What else can we do (besides coming to Mass every Sunday)? Participate and invite people to read Scripture or join a small group, and to attend Bible studies, The Search, and Alpha. Reach out to those in need through our Outreach!
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his week, the second reading reminds us of a basic but important fact: a priest is our “representative before God.” From ancient times until now, this has been the case. Whether it be Moses on Mt. Sinai or the high priest in the Jerusalem Temple or one of our priests at one of the altars in our grouping, a priest represents the people to God so that his words are spoken to God as if from all of us. That is why we say “Amen” so often at Mass. It is as if we are saying, “What Father just said, I say too.” As a representative of the people, it is good for a priest to understand the people he represents.
The Letter to the Hebrews points out that in ancient Israel, a high priest is a good person to represent us to God. A high priest understands our weakness since he himself is subject to the same weaknesses. He understands the struggle and the messy mixture of good intentions and bad actions, of the right thing done in the wrong way, that characterize so many of our sins. He also understands how people striving to be good still are capable of sin. He gets all of that because it is his lived reality too. On top of that, people verbally confessed their sins to their priests in ancient Israel (see Leviticus 5:4-6 and 19:21-22; confession is not new with Jesus), and so he knew well the sins of his people.
Just like a high priest, Jesus understands the dynamics of fallen human nature. He lived a fully human life, and though he did not commit sin, he did take on sin, and in a mystical sense he even became sin (see 2 Corinthians 5:21). Without committing it, Jesus experienced sin. The high priest can get me because he is familiar with his own human weakness, but Jesus gets me even more because he is intimately familiar with my sins.
The high priests’ offerings were in part for their own sins. There was something necessarily self-serving about their ministry. Jesus’ offering is different because none of it was for himself. All of it was for us! That is the character of our great high priest, Jesus Christ. He is the primary celebrant of every Mass, through the ministry of the Catholic priest who acts in the person of Christ, and so every Mass puts us in touch with Jesus’ act of selfless love and mercy. It is as if at every Mass, Jesus looks out at me, knows and understands my sins and hangups and dysfunctions, takes them upon himself, and goes to his Father on my behalf.
That is what the Spirit is reminding us of today. Jesus is in my corner. He is on my side. He gets me. And he takes away my sins.
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BAPTIZED IN THE FAITH
Scarlett Marie MunizzaBaptized
September 26, 2021Good Samaritan
Helena Philipiou Baptized September 18, 2021Our Lady of Peace
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Charlotte Anne GatlinBaptized
October 16, 2021Saints John & Paul
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7:00 AM MASS in the Grotto9:00 AM MASS in the Grotto
7:00 PM Candlelight Massin the church
6:30 PM Mass at Good Samaritan
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021
hen Jesus Christ was born, God veiled Himself in flesh and became one of us. During his ministry, Jesus taughtthat He Himself was true food and true drink, and said that the Bread of the Eucharist was His flesh. To keep His promiseto be with us always, “even to the end of the age,” Jesushas veiled Himself in that Bread, becoming food for us.
The Eucharist is Jesus Christ.
Come before Him in Adoration and let Him look at you.Let your heart be open to Him. Let your soulrecognize its Creator. Worship andAdore Him.
He is here.
HE HE isis HERE! HERE!
OUR LADY of PEACE • Monday-Thursday, 8AM-8PMSAINTS JOHN & PAUL GROTTO • Sunday-Friday, 24 HOURS
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A FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH
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ust a few years ago, introducing the idea of counseling to someone was like getting my 6-year-old daughter to eat her vegetables. “Counseling? Yuck, no!” was a common theme I heard from people. Not now. The global pandemic, political tensions, and other divisions have created a mental health crisis in our country. In my 20 years of studying and practicing as a psychologist, the value and demand for mental health counseling has never been higher than right now. Every counselor and practice I know of is on a waitlist. And therefore, chances are you may be willing to seek help but you find yourself waiting. What can you do while you’re on waitlist?
1. Download and use a self-help app. A couple that I am familiar with are COVID Coach (free) and HALLOW (subscription fee).
2. Read. Learning more about your mental health concern can increase your self-awareness and provide you with a better idea of how you need to heal, change, and improve your mental health. A few recommendations:
Unworried: A Life Without Anxiety by Dr. Greg PopcakCatholic Guide to Depression by Dr. Aaron Kheriaty and John CihakIntegrity Restored: Helping Catholic Families Win the Battle Against Pornography by Dr. Peter Kloponis
3. Exercise. Lots of psychological research has proven that regular exercise even in mild-moderate amounts acts as a natural anti-depressant and stress reliever.
4. Talk to Someone. The simple act of telling someone a concern and that person listening with empathy and non-judgment can be incredibly helpful. Talking to someone else can build your social support, which is a buffer from mental health symptoms becoming worse.
5. Pray. This might seem obvious. But we often stop praying in times of distress, when we need it most. Psychological research shows that prayer works, but with a small and important caveat—prayer that is relational with God is the most helpful. In other words, praying to God in a conversational manner that also involves silence to listen to what God might be saying back is the most “effective” type of prayer in helping us with our mental health.
6. Go to Church. A recent study out of Harvard found that going to Mass and participating in your faith community decreased depressive symptoms, alcohol use, and increased life satisfaction and a sense of flourishing. It’s tapping into a community and feeling a sense of belonging, which is pivotal to mental health.
7. Volunteer to Help Someone Else. Mental health distress can often lead us to over-focus on ourselves. It can be extremely helpful and healthy to help others and get outside of ourselves—getting your neighbor’s mail, volunteering at the soup kitchen, joining a parish ministry, helping a family member. Helping others is healthy, it’s that simple.
—Anthony Isaaco, PhD
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BETWEEN 8AM-4:30PMSaints John & Paul • Upper CDC
Look for CHRISTMAS for our TROOPS bins!
We are looking for destinations!Do you have a loved one who will be serving overseas this Christmas? Contact [email protected] ASAP. We want to send gift boxes to them and will need to begin correspondence NOW.
Item Collection begins this weekend and will run through November 7. See the list of items to the left.
Cookie Collection begins in December. Please see the note to the right, and visit bouceksbattalion.org for important details about baking and packaging!
Monetary donations are always welcome. Every dollar is used in support of our soldiers. You can use our PayPal quick link on the website, or send a check to:
Bouceks BattalionPO Box 1543Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
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We are looking for destinations!Do you have a loved one who will be serving overseas this Christmas? Contact [email protected] ASAP. We want to send gift boxes to them and will need to begin correspondence NOW.
Item Collection begins this weekend and will run through November 7. See the list of items to the left.
Cookie Collection begins in December. Please see the note to the right, and visit bouceksbattalion.org for important details about baking and packaging!
Monetary donations are always welcome. Every dollar is used in support of our soldiers. You can use our PayPal quick link on the website, or send a check to:
Bouceks BattalionPO Box 1543Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
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with particular efficacy in certain needs, but not in
others; but our holy patron St. Joseph has the power to assist us in all cases, in every necessity, in every
undertaking.”—St. Thomas Aquinas
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Monday, October 259:45 AM MMPT (2&3) 10:00 AM Mary, Help of Christians (6)12:30 PM MMPT (2&3) 7:00PM Angel Tree Mtg (MPR) 7:00 PM Separated/Divorced (Virtual)
Tuesday, October 269:00 AM SJPII Homeschool Co-op (CDC) 11:30 AM Bible Leaders Group (MPR) 11:50 AM Homeschool Co-op (Pavilion) 6:30 PM EDGE (UCDC)6:30 PM Station Rotations (LCDC)7:00 PM RCIA (MPR) 7:00 PM Welcome Retreat (Conf)
Wednesday, October 279:30 AM MOMS Group (MPR) 6:30 PM The Schola (Choir Practice Room)6:45 PM The Search (UCDC) 7:00 PM Six Steps to Sanity (8&9)
Thursday, October 289:00 AM MMPT (2&3) 9:30 AM Bible Study (CDC) 9:30 AM Endow (MPR) 10:00 AM Holy Half Hour (Grotto)2:00 PM Exploring Catholicism (Virtual)3:00 PM Praying Divine Mercy (Grotto)6:00 PM Confessions (Church) 7:00 PM Prophets Bible Study (LCDC) 7:00 PM Adult Choir (Church) 7:00 PM Finance Council Mtg (Conf)7:00 PM Pastoral Council Mtg (MPR)
Friday, October 29Nothing Scheduled
Saturday, October 30Food Drive7:00 AM Catholic Men’s Fellowship (MPR)4:00 PM Confessions (Church)
Sunday, October 31Food Drive 10:00 AM Lectio Divina (MPR) 1:00 PM Flame of Love Cenacle (Grotto)5:00 PM PM LifeTeen (UCDC)
Monday, October 254:30 PM CGS Level I & II (OLOP)4:30 PM Faith Formation Grades 2-5 (OLOP) 6:30 PM CGS Level I & II (OLOP) 6:30 PM Faith Formation Grades 2-5 (OLOP) 6:30 PM Grief Ministry (GS)
Tuesday, October 2610:00 AM Outreach Samaritan Kitchen (SJ)11:00 PM CGS Level I & II (OLOP) 5:30 PM Confessions (GS)5:30 PM St. Vincent DePaul Meeting (GS)7:00 PM ESL Class (GS) 7:00 PM Worship Committee Mtg (GS)
Wednesday, October 278:00 AM Pierogi Prep (SJB) 12:30 PM Pierogi Prep (SJB) 6:30 PM Choir Practice (GS)7:00 PM Maronite Rosary (OLOP)
Thursday, October 287:00 AM Pierogi Prep (SJB)9:00 AM Do Crew Meeting (GS) 10:00 AM Toddler Time with Jesus (OLOP)
Friday, October 296:00 AM Pierogi Work (SJB) 9:00 AM Pierogi Sales (SJB)9:30 AM MMPT (OLOP) 1:00 PM Pierogi Clean-up (SJB)7:00 PM Marian Prayer Group (GS)
Saturday, October 309:00 AM Casa San Jose Meeting (GS) 3:00 PM Confessions (OLOP) 3:00 PM Confessions (GS)
Sunday, October 319:00 AM Confessions (SJB)10:00 AM Chancel Choir at Mass (SJB) 5:00 PM Latino Reception (GS)
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offices closedThe parish offices will be closed on Monday, November 1 for All Saints Day and Thursday, November 4 for a Staff Retreat Day. Please pray for the staff on November 4 as we will be praying for the parishioners of all four parishes as we embark on the many opportunities the merger will have to offer.
adorationWe are hoping to extend Adoration at Our Lady of Peace and are looking for people who would be willing to sign up to spend an hour in Adoration weekly. For more information or to sign up [email protected] or (717) 433-3525 or greatgrouping.org/adoration.
respect life RosaryOctober is Respect Life Month. The Respect Life Ministry will be praying the rosary following the 9:00 AM Mass on Tuesdays in the Grotto Chapel at Saints John & Paul. All are welcome to stay and pray with us.
World Mission Sunday Collection On October 23 & 24 we will have second collections for World Mission Sunday. We join all Catholics of the world into one community of faith. At Mass that Sunday, we recommit ourselves to our common vocation, through Baptism to be missionaries, through prayer, participation in the Eucharist, and by giving generously to the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. In a world where so much divides us, World Mission Sunday rejoices in our unity as missionaries by our Baptism, as it offers each one of us an opportunity to support the life-giving presence of the Church among the poor and marginalized in more than 1,111 mission dioceses.
st. vincent de paul societyMembers of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be at the doors of the Beaver Valley Churches following Masses on October 23 & 24. This year, the grand prize is $5,000, second prize is $2,500 and the third prize $1,000. All proceeds help the poor in our local Ambridge, Baden, & Conway communities. Your support is greatly appreciated.
exploring catholicismDid you know that past episodes of Exploring Catholicism can now be found on TV? Channel 61.1 - Decades: Saturdays 6AM; Channel 69.1 – This TV: Sundays 6AM; Channel 39.1 – Jewelry V: Sundays 9AM; Channel 50.1 – Heroes & Icons: Sundays 6AM
Join Fr. Jay weekly in Exploring Catholicism! This series airs weekly on Thursdays at 2 PM and is available to view anytime on our YouTube and Facebook pages. Thursday, October 28 at 2 PM Fr. Jay will sit down with Dave VanVickle. greatgrouping.org/exploring-catholicism.
pierogi salesOrders will be taken on Fridays only. We cannot accept any pre-orders via phone message. Pierogi Hotline: (724) 869-9758 Potato, Kraut, Cottage Cheese & Prune All $8.00 per dozen Pick-up will begin on Fridays at St. John the Baptist, 377 Linmore Ave, Baden, beginning at 9:00 AM.
pierogi project help neededSt. John the Baptist Pierogi Project has returned. We need more helpers on Thursday mornings from 7 - 9 AM for cooking potatoes. Men capable of lifting pots of cooked potatoes from the stove are very much in need. Also, we are seeking more pinchers on Friday (all day) and a group of 3-4 people to begin work at noon for 2 to 2-1/2 hours for kitchen clean-up. If you have a little bit of time and are interested helping to fill any of these positions, please come on down to the St. John’s social hall on the days mentioned above. On-the-job training is provided.
first friday fish fryOur Lady of Peace will have a First Friday Fish Fry on Friday, November 5, 11AM - 7PM, Eat in or Take out, (724) 869 – 0230. Fish Sandwich $9, Fish Dinner $10, Chicken Dinner $10, Shrimp Dinner $11(Dinner includes coleslaw, roll, coffee & your choice of fries, mac & cheese or baked potato.) Side orders: $2 each: French fries, baked potato, cole slaw, mac & cheese
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food driveThe monthly Food Drive at Saints John & Paul on the weekend of October 30/31 will be used with the efforts of the Meal Making ministry for Blessings in a Backpack, Shepherd’s Heart, Red Door, Outreached Arms and Mission from Mars. These outreach programs serve the homeless and those with food insecurity. Items of most need include: Nutrigrain cereal bars, macaroni and cheese boxes, instant oatmeal individual serving packets, cheese sandwich crackers (not peanut butter), instant cup of soup, Individual applesauce cups, lasagna noodles (NOT the no bake variety), large pasta shells (NOT the no bake variety), and chicken flavored stuffing mix boxes.
trunk or treatJoin us at Saints John & Paul in the parking lot near the pavilion for Trunk or Treat! Decorate your vehicle, dress up the kids (and yourselves!) and celebrate with us. Sunday, October 24, 1:30 - 3:30 PM. Register online greatgrouping.org/trunk-or-treat
calling all bakersWe will begin making Nut, Poppy and Apricot Rolls for our upcoming Christmas Bake Sale. Baking will be on the following days: Monday, October 25, November 1 and November 22, beginning at 9:00 AM in Good Samaritan Jericho Hall. Bring a friend! The Bake Sale Hotline will open November 1.
Men’s club raffleSaints John & Paul parishers will receive a book of raffle tickets in the mail from the Men’s Club. The proceeds from the raffle help support many parish activities including: College scholarships, Parish Outreach support, College and military care packages, Support for youth ministry. Additional tickets are available in the narthex or the parish office at Saints John & Paul. Drawing is November 21. Questions? Contact Bob Pfau, (412) 614-0343 or [email protected].
reveal: Theology of the bodyJoin with Catholics from around the diocese for REVEAL: Theology of the Body Conference. October 30, 8:30AM - 4:00PM at St. Louise de Marillac or November 6, 8:30AM - 4:00PM at St. John Neumann Visit drybonespgh.org/reveal to register.
spanish receptionEvery two weeks we hold a reception following the Spanish Mass. Everyone is invited to join us on October 24 in Jericho Hall at Good Samaritan.
sharing treesOur 2021 Sharing Trees and online sign up will be available beginning Sunday, November 7 at Saints John & Paul. Each year we donate well over 1,000 gifts to 16 different organizations. The Sharing Tree tags and online sign up will be available for four weekends. Gifts will be delivered on Sunday, December 5. Mark your calendars to get involved and let’s make it another great year! For more information visit our website greatgrouping.org/sharing-tree.
Church cleaners neededOne of the most hidden jobs a person can do in the church is to be a church cleaner. Due to health issues, family issues, or an aging population, we find ourselves without our special angels to help keep the churches spic and span clean. We need your help! If you have a few hours each week that you can join this very important ministry, please contact Michael Deschaine at [email protected]. Michael is hoping to create a team that will help with the Beaver Valley Parishes each week.
trip to italyThe Apostolate Ministry of Our Lady of Peace is sponsoring a trip to Italy, September 15 through the 27. We will highlight Tuscany and the Italian Riviera traveling with Collette tours. An informative meeting will be held on November 4 at 6:30 PM in Stephen’s Hall at Our Lady of Peace. For information please call Jackie (724) 869-9908 or Jim (724) 561-7456.
knights of columbus fundraiserKnights of Columbus Council 3907 will have a Knight at the Races on November 13 at 6:30 PM at Pine Community Center. Tickets are $25/person Registraiton deadline is November 1. Contact Terry Conroy, (412) 865-9998, [email protected].
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† Memorial Mass ‡ Mass for Spiritual & Physical Wellness
Monday, OCtober 25 (Rom 8:12-17/Lk 13:10-17)8:00 AM Good Samaritan • † Janet Doyle (Sister, Andrea)9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • ‡ Deacon Tom Boucek (Sharon Boucek)
tuesday, October 26 (Rom 8:18-25/Lk 13:18-21)7:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Helen Kurzovich (Samo Family)9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Deceased Members of the Viletto Family (Dom Viletto)6:30 PM Good Samaritan • † Robert Rusnak (Family)
wednesday, October 27 (Rom 8:26-30/Lk 13:22-30)8:00 AM St. John the Baptist • † Paul Bohn (Jack & Judy Nelko)9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • ‡ Brian Fabish (Carmela Fabish)
thursday, OCtober 28 (Eph 2:19-22/Lk 6:12-16)7:00 AM Saints John & Paul • Ed Masich, Deceased & Living of the Cuba Family (Watson Family)8:00 AM Our Lady of Peace • † Larry McMahan (Karen Ford & Louise Ostrowski)9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Eugene Bannon (Colleen Rumble)
friday, OCTOBER 29 (Rom 9:1-5/Lk 14:1-6)8:00 AM St. John the Baptist • † Patricia & Joe Ciccone (Francis/Carey Families)9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Polixenie Kourvaras (Ken & Elyse Wright)
saturday, OCTOBER 30 (Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29/Lk 14:1, 7-11)4:00 PM Our Lady of Peace • † Mike Adams (Donna, Jamie & Talia)4:00 PM Good Samaritan • † Rev. Patrick O’Brien (St. Veronica Class of 1956)5:00 PM Saints John & Paul • † George Koleck (Dom & Diane Gliozzi)
sunday, OCTOBER 31 (Dt 6:2-6/Heb 7:23-28/Mk 12:28b-34)7:30 AM Saints John & Paul • ‡ Faithful of the Great Grouping9:00 AM Our Lady of Peace • † Anna Mae Doyle (Rose M. Pfeiffer)9:00 AM Saints John & Paul • † Norman Fogel (Mark & Mary Ann Scott)10:00 AM St. John the Baptist • † Virginia Haitz (Rich & Mary Ellen Kuniewicz)11:00 AM Good Samaritan • Living & Deceased of the Britton & Murga Families (Britton Family)11:00 AM Saints John & Paul • ‡ Nancy McGinley (John McGinley)4:00 PM Good Samaritan Spanish Mass • † Por el Descanso Eterro de Ramon Andredes (Gil Diaz)
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prayers for the sick
Names of the sick will be included for a four-week period—if prayers are continued to be needed following four-week period please contact the parish office at (724) 935-2104.
Even though a name is removed from the Evangelion, prayers are offered indefinitely.
Angela; Bradley; John Dehler; Hudson Donahue; Fred; Rachel Herring; Angeles Iriart; Mike Kovalcik; Marcia; Bill Monro; Pat & Patty O’Brien; Timothy O’Donnell; Bethany Otroba & baby; Bob & Ellen Pels; Sally; Dana Sarver; Brooke Sturgis; Joshua Vazquez; Donna Wyckoff; Paul Z.; Michelle Ziegler
Please pray for the sick of our parishes, and for the families or friends of our parishioners.
our newest christians
Beckham Joseph Lyons BarnyakSon of Jeffrey &
Mary Kathleen (O’Donovan) Barnyak
Charlotte Anne GatlinDaughter of Thomas &
Alexandra (Herbert ) Gatlin
this week we remember
BLESSED MOTHER SHRINE CANDLE(GS) In Memory of Stush Wozniak
by Wife & Children
BREAD & WINE(GS) In Memory of Martha Piontek & Karen Keele
by Friend, Nancy Savie
SANCTUARY CANDLE(SJ) In Memory of Suzanne Schoeneweis
by Dennis & Family
(SJ) In Memory of Joan DeNucciby Gerald G. DeNucci
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS(OLOP) In Memory of John Wargo
by Cindy Wargo
(OLOP) In Memory of Caroline & Phil LaSalleby James & Marianne LaSalle
(OLOP) In Memory of Cheryl Groveby Bernadette Mraovich
our faithful departed
Eugene BrownParishioner of Our Lady of Peace
Thomas Goda Parishioner of Our Lady of Peace
Mary Kunsman Parishioner of Good Samaritan
Patrick PatchenFather of Mimi Cullen
William Seawright Parishioner of Good Samaritan
Antonio St. PierreParishioner of Saints John & Paul and
Husband of Kathy St. Pierre
Lillian Terreri Parishioner of Our Lady of Peace
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SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC.“Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1893”
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G. Scott Simons ~ SupervisorAmy Simons VanellaBeth Simons IngramJohn W. Simons
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TRAVEL JUNCTIONTravel Agency
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Fox’s Pizza Den1204 Merchant St.
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T. ROSINSKY ROOFING
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www.mintolandscaping.com724-287-1278
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River Rock Installation • Trimming/PruningMulching • Planting Shrubs & Removal
Hauling • Landscape Makeovers
Spiritual DirectionCertified Spiritual Director viaSisters of Humility, Villa Marie
No Fee Required • References AvailableLeslie Ward
412-931-5301Certified Arborist
Tree Removal • TrimmingStump Grinding • Planting
Disease & Diagnosis
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Caregivers of older adults & Grandparentsraising grandchildren in their home
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1401 Duss Ave., Ambridge, PAMichael Savka
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REMEMBER THE PARISH OFSAINTS JOHN AND PAUL
IN YOUR WILL
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Murrysville, Route 22 • 724-325-3030Donaldson’s Crossroads, McMurray • 724-941-2281
Wexford Plaza, Route 19 • 724-935-4880
Wills, Estates & Other Legal Services
337 Merchant St. • Ambridge, PA 15003(724) 266-2370
Law Offices of
aylor & Alskoaylor & Alsko
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Former IRS Agent ParishionerSpecializing in Accounting, Tax Planning and Preparation, and
Consulting Services for Businesses, Individuals, Trust and EstatesOnline and In-Person Services Available
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• Certified Nurses Aide (CNA)• Hospice Chaplains
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Nursing & RehabilitationSpecializing in Short Term Rehab
9850 Old Perry Hwy.412-366-7900
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Interior/Exterior PaintingCarpentry • Roofing • Flooring
Decks / Patios • General Repairs* Fully Insured *
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[email protected] #1885308
Looking toPurchase, Renovate
or Refinance a home?
GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INc.Caring for Families Since 1958
Pre-Need Consultation / Arrangements • Traditional & Cremation ServicesMargaret L. Thoma, Supervisor/Funeral Director
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HOME IMPROVEMENTSNo job too big or too small!
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beaver valleygood samaritan
st. john the baptistour lady of peace
(724) 266-6565
franklin parksaints john & paul
(724) 935-2104
Father Jay Donahue, Administrator—fatherjay.org | [email protected] John Batykefer, Sr. Parochial Vicar—(724) 470-6689 | [email protected]
Father Michael Roche, Parochial Vicar—[email protected] Joe Carr, Parish Chaplain—(412) 867-8673 | [email protected]
Father Antoine Kairouz, Maronite Priest-in-residenceDeacon Anthony Giordano, Deacon James Olson, Deacon Tom Boucek
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24 Hour Child Abuse Hotline1-800-932-0313
Crisis Pregnancy Option Line1-800-395-4357
Post-Abortion Healing/Project Rachel(412) 456-3167
Pittsburgh Diocese Victim Assistance1-888-808-1235
Crisis Management Services1-888-796-8226
regular mass & confession times
How is God working in your life?greatgrouping.org/share
eucharistic adorationAs Catholics, we believe that Christ becomes truly present within the Blessed Sacrament. As promised by Him, His Presence is abiding, not something that vanishes at the conclusion of Mass. During Eucharistic Adoration, we can sit silently in His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces. Adoration available at Our Lady of Peace, Monday-Thursday 8AM-8PM and perpetually at Saints John & Paul, Sunday-Friday.
For Holy Day & Holiday times, please see WEEK AHEAD (page 15)
8:00 AM Good Samaritan9:00 AM Saints John & Paul
7:00 AM Saints John & Paul 9:00 AM Saints John & Paul5:30 PM CONFESSION at Good Samaritan6:30 PM Good Samaritan
8:00 AM Saint John the Baptist9:00 AM Saints John & Paul
7:00 AM Saints John & Paul 8:00 AM Our Lady of Peace9:00 AM Saints John & Paul6:00 PM CONFESSION at Saints John & Paul
8:00 AM St. John the Baptist9:00 AM Saints John & Paul1st Friday 7:00 PM Saints John & Paul
3:00 PM CONFESSION at Our Lady of Peace3:00 PM CONFESSION at Good Samaritan4:00 PM Vigil Mass at Our Lady of Peace4:00 PM Vigil Mass at Good Samaritan4:00 PM CONFESSION at Saints John & Paul 5:00 PM Vigil Mass at Saints John & Paul
7:30 AM Saints John & Paul 9:00 AM Our Lady of Peace9:00 AM Saints John & Paul 9:00 AM CONFESSION at St. John the Baptist10:00 AM St. John the Baptist11:00 AM Saints John & Paul11:00 AM Good Samaritan 11:00 AM Our Lady of Peace (Maronite)4:00 PM Good Samaritan (Spanish)
our gifts to godWeekend of September 26
As always, thank you for your kind andgenerous support of our parish.
FRANKLIN PARK
Weekly Offering—$11,576Online Giving—$9,189
Parish Share—$5,277Parish Share Online—$1,390
beaver valley
Weekly Offering—$9,055Online Giving—$3,577
Total Offertory—$12,632
PSP goal—$158,353PSP to date—$111,099
PSP remaining—$47,254
