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July 25Th, 2021
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Roman Catholic Parish
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor: V. Rev. Vincent P. Cieslewicz, Jr. V. F. Deacon Daniel P. Reilly
Mailing address for both churches: 307 Franklin St. Smethport, PA 16749
Secretary: Skye Peterson Financial Secretary: Toni Morris Religious Education: Jan Adamoski
[email protected] 814-887-4992 [email protected]
Parish Office 814-887-9254 Hours: 9 am-1 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Friday
Prayer requests: 814-465-3569 or 814-887-9137 Prayer Requests: 814-778-5520
307 Franklin Street
Smethport, PA 16749
20 Division Street
Mount Jewett, PA 16740
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July 25Th, 2021
Saturday, July 24th
3:30-4:15 pm Confessions
5:00 pm Ivan Meyer
From the Meyer Family
Sunday, July 25th
8:45 am Recitation of the Rosary
9:30 am +Mary M. Eidson
From Steve Eidson
Monday, July 26th
7:00 am Adoration
8:00 am For the salvation of those who die by
suicide in the month of July
Tuesday, July 27th
7:00 am Adoration
8:00 am +Thelma Brooder
Thursday, July 29th
7:00 pm +Father Daniel Prez
Friday, July 30th
11:00 am Adoration
12:10 pm +Mary Crawford
From Father Vince & Wendy
Saturday, July 31th
3:30-4:15 pm Confessions
5:00 pm For the People
Sunday, Aug 1st
8:45 am Recitation of the Rosary
9:30 am In honor of God, the Father of All
Mankind
At St. Elizabeth
At St. Joseph
Sunday, July 25th
8:00 am +Dean Schrecengost
From Kathy Schrecengost
Sunday, Aug. 1st
8:00 am For the Living & Deceased members
of the Sokoloski Family
From Mary Ann Schafer
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
A Special Intention, Special Intention, Rita Bidwell, Shelly
Maybury, Jack & Janine Sokoloski, Dylan Lunder, Special
Intention, Patti Price, Caitylnn Bankovich, Elijah Waite,
Penny Duncan, Malvina Weakland, Special Intention,
Anonymous, Holly Hamilton, Jeff Buzard.
Help us keep the Prayer List current. If the person no longer
needs to be on our list, please let the office know.
Parish Building Fund
Given in honor of
~Owen Wilder Keech~
Born June 22, 2021
From
Scott & Maria Nielsen
(Proud new Grandparents!)
The Holy Father’s Prayer Intention
JULY
Social Friendship
We pray that, in social, economic and political situa-
tions of conflict, we may be courageous and passionate
architects of dialogue and friendship.
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St. Joseph’s Candles for the Month of July
Infant of Prague
In Loving memory of
Mary Weston & Dee Sample
By Carole Walker
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July 25Th, 2021
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July 25Th, 2021
Sunday, Jul 25, 2021
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Celebrate mom-and-pop operations
However few dollars there are, parents make them stretch until
payday. However uncertain the way ahead, they shoulder the
decision-making for their brood. However dark the night and
scary the storm, parents hug their little ones through it. Today
our nation celebrates Parents' Day, honoring the grownups who
make children's lives safer, happier, and healthier. While they
may not multiply loaves and fishes quite like Jesus, parents do
perform minor miracles of sufficiency every day across this coun-
try. They take imperfect human love and weave a blanket of pro-
tection and possibility for their tribe. Support your local parents!
TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Kings 4:42-44; Ephesians 4:1-6; John 6:1
-15 (110). "Gather the fragments left over, so that nothing will be
wasted."
Monday, Jul 26, 2021
MEMORIAL OF JOACHIM AND ANNE, PARENTS OF THE BLESSED
VIRGIN MARY
Family ties
Jesus’ ancestry through Joseph is extensively traced in two of the
gospels, but there’s nothing there about his maternal line. The
names of his grandparents—Mary’s parents—aren’t mentioned
in scripture, but tradition has dubbed them Joachim and Anne.
Whatever their names were, they had to have been remarkable
people to have raised the mother of God. The courage and faith
they passed on to Mary is a precious gift all parents can pass to
their children. Treasure your own intergenerational bonds.
TODAY'S READINGS: Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34; Matthew 13:31-35
(401). “The birds of the sky come and dwell in its branches.”
Tuesday, Jul 27, 2021
Parables of trying and trust
Jesus favored parables—short allegories featuring people, places,
and things familiar to ordinary listeners—to get his point across.
Typically, they were about the kingdom of God, standing in stark
contrast to the current world. “The kingdom of God, even if it
requires our cooperation, is firstly a gift of the Lord,” Pope Bene-
dict XVI reminded pilgrims in 2012. Not that humans shouldn’t
lift a finger. Such parables, Benedict said, echo a famous saying
from Ignatius of Loyola: “Act as if everything depended on you;
trust as if everything depended on God.” Where do you need to
trust God more and where, perhaps, do you need to act?
TODAY'S READINGS: Exodus 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Matthew
13:36-43 (402). “Whoever has ears ought to hear.”
Wednesday, Jul 28, 2021
Stay the course
Father Stanley Rother is one step away from canonization and
being named publicly as a saint of the Catholic Church. Born in
Oklahoma in 1935, ordained a priest in 1963, missioned to
Guatemala in 1968, Rother immersed himself among the Tz’ufujil
Mayan communities. When civil war broke out and his name
appeared on a death list, after briefly departing he decided to
return, saying, the “shepherd cannot run." On July 28, 1981, three
men entered the rectory where he lived and killed him. Now
recognized as a martyr for the faith, Rother was beatified by the
Vatican in 2016. As we await the canonization of this first Ameri-
can martyr, pray that you, too, might be a sign of Christ’s love to
the people close to you, even when it comes at a cost.
TODAY'S READINGS: Exodus 34:29-35; Matthew 13:44-46
(403). “When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all
that he has and buys it.”
Thursday, Jul 29, 2021
MEMORIAL OF MARTHA
Lesson learned
Any memorial honoring Saint Martha includes a well-deserved
nod to those who quietly serve. But Martha's role in salvation
history goes well beyond her hospitality to Jesus and lies in the
example of her maturing faith. When Jesus admonished her
about her anxiety, Martha listened. She grew in wisdom and un-
derstanding, so much so that when her brother Lazarus dies, she
runs to meet Jesus and declares: “Lord, if you had been here, my
brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatev-
er you ask of God, God will give you.” Martha provides an inspi-
ration to all of us to persevere in knowing God, loving Christ,
and serving others.
TODAY'S READINGS: Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38 (404); John 11:19-
27 or Luke 10:38-42 (607). “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and
worried about many things. There is need of only one thing.”
Friday, Jul 30, 2021
Open the door to your own ministry
Do you ever think about your daily activities as a ministry? No
activity is outside the realm of a possible ministry. Take Blessed
Solanus Casey, for example. One of Solanus’ jobs was as a
porter, that is, a door keeper. Open/shut case, right? Not at all!
Solanus understood his simple job as being a true ministry,
service of God through service of others. He did not merely
answer the door; he opened his heart to everyone who entered. In
doing so, Solanus was able to reflect God’s love and healing to
others in a way that truly made a difference. How do you open
your heart to others during your daily routine?
TODAY'S READINGS: Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Mat-
thew 13:54-58 (405). “Is he not the carpenter’s son?”
Saturday, Jul 31, 2021
MEMORIAL OF IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA, PRIEST
Book your biblical excursion
Never underestimate the power of a book to change lives or
history. Ignatius of Loyola was a young Spanish soldier from a
prominent military family. While recovering from a serious war
injury, he came upon Vita Christi, a spiritual biography of the life
of Christ by 14th-century German Catholic monk Ludolph of
Saxony. In the book he found the meditative technique of im-
mersing oneself in a biblical scene from the life of Jesus. The book
changed Ignatius’ life, and the technique became foundational to
the development of Ignatian spirituality and the famed Spiritual
Exercises. Try the technique: Open a gospel, read a story, and
place yourself at the scene. Really be there. See what happens.
TODAY'S READINGS: Leviticus 25:1, 8-17; Matthew 14:1-12
(406). “This fiftieth year you shall make sacred by proclaiming
liberty in the land for all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for
you.”
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July 25Th, 2021
Marriage Moment
“Love is work. It's good work, if you can get it.
But it's work, nevertheless.''
(Benjamin Cheever)
What’s the first work project that you and your spouse took
on together – painting a room, washing the car, repairing a
window, learning better communication skills?
A Family Perspective
In today’s gospel Phillip worried about “enough food” for
the crowd. What is ENOUGH? When does our ENOUGH
deprive another family of their fair share? Jesus performed
today’s miracle because one child was willing to share and
risk living with less. Can your family live more simply so
that other families can simply live?
St. Joseph:
Loose: $56.00
Envelopes: 7-$390.00
St. Elizabeth Church
Mobile Food Pantry
PRE-REGISTER: By calling 814-366-3186 ONLY
CALL-IN TIME:
Monday June 1st from 6pm-8pm
(Must talk to a person to get an
appointment)
PICK-UP:
Tuesday, June 8th only at your confirmed, desig-
nated time.
*****Extra manpower to load*****
Boxes in the vehicles beginning at 2:00 pm
would be extremely appreciated!!!
Mon. 26th:
Quilt Guild 9am-3pm
Sat. 31st
St. Joseph hall in use
Sacramental Information�
Baptism: parents & Godparents are asked to participate in a Preparation Program prior to scheduling a Baptism.�
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Matrimony: An appointment with the parish priest needs to be made at least six months prior to the wedding date. Before the wed-
ding can be scheduled, Pre�Cana, Engagement encounter or NOVA is required.�
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Sick Calls, Anointing, Communion: Please call the parish office or use the form on the back of the bulletin. Moving? Please let us
know.�
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RCIA (rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): Any individual seeking information on becoming Catholic or learning more about
the Catholic Faith should call the parish office. �
Parenting Pointers
“Brothers and sisters…live…with all
humility, gentleness, and
patience.” (Ephesians 4:2) Which of
these qualities is strongest or weak-
est in your family? Ask anyone old
enough to choose one of these to work on today.
Diaper Drive
This year, Catholic Charites Counseling and Adoption Services is
having a “25th Annual Diaper Drive Do-Over”. Last year was a diffi-
cult year for everyone and it would have been our 25th Annual Diaper
Drive.
Pregnancy and Parenting Support Program, staffed by Catholic Char-
ites Counseling and Adoption Services, helps expecting families with
newborn infants and parents of children under 1 year of age. We are a
United Way member that provides assistance to individuals of all
faiths in the form of free diapers, infant clothing, and hygiene prod-
ucts, our ability to provide these items is largely determined by
donation either material or monetary.
Sunday, July 25th is “Diaper Sunday” and for the entire month of July
the agency is collecting:
Disposable diapers (any size, and brand), gently used and new
infant clothing up to size 24 months, baby shampoo, baby wash,
diaper ointment, and wipes.
Donations may be dropped of at the church in the designated area.
Please help us touch and nurture the new lives that God has so richly
blessed us with. Monetary donations should made payable to Catho-
lic Charities and sealed in an envelope marked “Catholic Charities-
Diaper Drive”.
*Ministry Schedule*
Sat July 24- Sat July 31th-
Lector: Ray Learn Lector: Josh Costa
Altar Server: Isabella Altar Server: Lila & Vin
Sun July 25th- Sun Aug. 1st-
Lector: Fran Reilly Lector: Fran Reilly
Altar Servers: John Altar Servers: Ruby &
Ivan
August 6th
St. Elizabeth Parish Hall
For more information, please call the parish office at 814-887-
9254
St. Elizabeth:
Loose: $162.00
Envelopes: 37-$1376.00
Parish Development: $190.00
National Needs: $85.00
Candles: $20.00
CSA: $165.00
Offertory Report July 18th
Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc.
Stephen F. tarbox, SuperviSor
robert J. hartle, Director
2 Bank StreetSmethport, PA 16749(814) 887-5565
Buchanan BrothersPharmacy, Inc.
“Caring for you and about you”
313 West Main StreetSmethport, PA 16749(814) 887-5375
H. S. PET ANIMALHOSPITAL
Dr. David & Katie Rumsey 412 W. Water Street Smethport, PA
887-7747 [email protected]
HAMLIN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY The Bank ThaT Takes Care Of ITs CusTOmers www.hamlinbank.com With Offices in: SMETHPORT • KANE • MT. JEWETT ELDRED • BRADFORD • OLEAN
Keith R. Delacour, Financial AdvisorBus. 814-887-2476Fax 866-923-6035
Tri-CountyTire
(814) 887-5100 155 East Street Smethport
St. Elizabeth MEMBERSHIP FORM
Please drop Membership Form into the offertory basket or mail to Rectory.
Name __________________________________________________________________Phone __________________________________________________________________Address ________________________________________________________________City ____________________________________________ Zip ____________________Email Address ____________________________________________________________
CHECK ONENew Registration For:
❐ St. Elizabeth ❐ Moving out of Parish❐ Want Envelopes ❐ Change of Address ❐ Endowment
Note: Use of this form does not automatically register you with the church. You will be contacted to arrange an appointment. Thank You
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After Hours: Cell (814) 366-0965(814) 887-5473 • (814) 887-2207
Parishioner
Your N. Central PA AttorneyChristopher Martini, Esq.
Family, Civil & Criminal Law [email protected] 400 South Michael St., St. Marys, PA 15857
814-781-3102
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