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THE PARTNER PARISHES OF
Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe &
Saint Mary, Mother of God
Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg Pennsylvania Charitable
Trusts
101 W High Street Kittanning, PA 16201
724-548-7649
www.stmarykittanning.org
OFFICE HOURS
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday…….4:00 pm Sunday……..9:00 am
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday & Friday…….8:00 am Wednesday……..7:00 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesdays…6:00 to 6:45 pm
or by Appointment
St. Joseph & St. Mary Cemeteries
Contact the parish office.
KITTANNING STAFF
Erika Dragunova Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Sandy Ashley Pastoral Associate & Organist
[email protected]
Joseph Kacprowski Facilities Manager
[email protected]
James Gaggini Coordinator of Faith Formation
[email protected]
Marilyn Brochetti Business Manager
Larry Bandura, Maintenance
P.O. Box 327, 109 2nd Street Yatesboro, PA 16263
724-783-7191
OFFICE HOURS
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday…….6:00 pm Sunday……..11:00 am
Weekday Mass Schedule
Tuesday & Thursday…8:30 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation Thursdays...9:30 to 10:30 am
or by Appointment
Sacred Heart & St. Mary Cemeteries
Contact the parish office.
YATESBORO STAFF
Betty Rose Walker Office Manager
[email protected]
Bonnie Frailey Coordinator of Faith Formation
[email protected]
Suzanne Champion Financial Secretary
[email protected]
Peggy Skamai Organist
[email protected]
Bob Skamai, Choir Director
Sandy Caresani, Sacristan
Tom Caresani, Maintenance
The Reverend Ronald Maquiñana Pastor
[email protected]
The Reverend Alan W. Grote Regional Chaplain for Northern
Armstrong County
[email protected]
Sacraments Of
Baptism, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick
Please contact the parish office for more information.
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Nicene Creed (Continued)
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.
GLORY TO GOD
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of
good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify
you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly
King, O God, almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son
of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on
us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you
are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you
alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the
glory of God the Father. Amen
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts
Worship Aid Partner Parishes of St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe
& St. Mary, Mother of God
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time —Year B—January 31, 2021
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NICENE CREED
I 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.
PROCESSIONAL HYMN
Glory and Praise to Our God
Refrain: Glory and praise to our God, who alone gives light to
our days. Many are the blessings he bears to those who trust in his
ways.
1. We, the daughters and sons of him who built the valleys and
plains, praise the wonders our God has done in ev’ry heart that
sings.
2. In his wisdom he strengthens us, like gold that’s tested in
fire. Though the power of sin prevails, our God is there to save.
Text: Based on Psalms 65, 66. Text and music © 1976, OCP. All
rights reserved.
COMMUNION HYMN
Give Us, O Lord
.Refrain: Give us, O Lord, the bread of your word, give us the
bread of your table. Be in our prayer, be in our labor as we seek
to do your will.
© 2011, Bob Hurd. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.
RECESSIONAL HYMN
Lead Me, Lord
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, longing for their Lord, for
God’s coming kingdom shall be theirs. Blessed are the sorrowing,
for they shall be consoled, and the meek shall come to rule the
world.
Refrain: Lead me, Lord, lead me, Lord, by the light of truth to
seek and to find the narrow way. Be my way; be my truth; be my
life, my Lord, and lead me, Lord, today.
3. Blest are they who through their lifetimes sow the seeds of
peace; all will call them children of the Lord. Blest are you,
though persecuted in your holy life, for in heaven, great is your
reward.
Text: Based on Matthew 5:3–12; 7:7, 13; John 14:6. Text and
music © 1987, John D. Becker. Published by OCP. All rights
reserved.
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our
protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God
rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly
host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan, and all the evil
spirits, who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
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SUNDAY’S READINGS FIRST READING: I will raise up for them a
prophet like you from among their kin, and will put my words into
his mouth; he shall tell them all that I command him. (Dt 18)
PSALM: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. (Ps
95)
SECOND READING: An unmarried woman or a virgin is anxious about
the things of the Lord, so that she may be holy in both body and
spirit. (1 Cor 7:34)
GOSPEL: The people were astonished at his teaching, for he
taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. (Mk
1:22)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.
OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 31, 2021Sunday: 4th Sunday
in Ordinary Time; Catholic Schools WeekTuesday: The Presentation of
the Lord; World Day for Consecrated LifeWednesday: St. Blaise,
Bishop and Martyr; St. Ansgar, BishopFriday: St. Agatha, Virgin and
MartyrSaturday: St. Paul Miki and Companions, MartyrsNext Sunday:
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4 T H S U N D A Y I N O R D I N A R Y T I M E
REFLECTFIRST READINGMoses taught the Israelites that God would
send prophets to assist them in knowing His will. Why do you think
people so often reject the prophetic message?
SECOND READINGPaul speaks of the inevitability of anxiety in
life. How does your faith assist you in handling what makes you
anxious?
GOSPEL READINGIn the story of the healing of a demon-possessed
man, Mark reports how the demons knew Jesus’ true identity as “the
Holy One of God.” What does this reveal about the unseen order?
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It is hard to believe that we are at the end of the month of
January and tomorrow we enter into the month of February. How time
flies so fast. Yet we deal with the same concerns and challenges,
how we can go back to the normal pace of our lives. COVID-19 has
totally changed our lives even in observance of our tradition and
celebration may it be in our family, in our workplace or even in
our church.
Like for example with the feast of St. Blaise coming up, we
normally do the blessing of throat with crossed candles over our
throat while the priest invokes the prayer of blessing. Now we
cannot do it anymore. Instead, the priest will just be extending
his hands while maintaining a social distance to anybody who would
like to be prayed over and invoke the intercession of St. Blaise on
his feast day.
Another tradition or ritual practice that we do as Catholics is
the imposition of ashes on our forehead on Ash Wednesday. We are
accustomed to receiving ashes on our forehead that day. However,
because of our on-going dealing with COVID-19, the Diocese of
Greensburg following the recommendation of the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops has necessitated many modifications
to provide us safety.
Fr. Michael Sikon explained, to reduce the risk of transmitting
the coronavirus, it is not permitted this year to “sign” the
faithful with ashes in the customary fashion. Rather, on Ash
Wednesday the tradi-tion of being marked with ashes will take place
in a different fashion, through a Sprinkling with Ashes.
Sprinkling with Ashes is a custom observed in many countries
throughout the world. The minister, using their thumb and index
finger, secures a pinch of ashes from the vessel containing the
ashes. Without using words, the minister then sprinkles these ashes
on the heads of the recipients.
Through this ancient practice we witness to our intention to
undertake penitential practices during these Lenten days. We join
with the whole Church throughout the world in acknowledging our
need for continuing conversion. We express our hope and firm
conviction that through Christ’s victory over sin and death our
tears shall one day be turned to rejoicing.
I hope this helps us in preparing for the coming feast of St.
Blaise and Ash Wednesday.
Father Ron
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Celebrate the Feast of Saint Blaise
On February 3, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Blaise, bishop
and martyr. On this day,
it is customary to bless throats using blessed candles. As
Father Ron explained in his
article, even though the blessing of throats with candles is not
possible this year,
you can still receive a special blessing at Masses as
follows:
St. Mary, Mother of God, Yatesboro St. Mary, Our Lady of
Guadalupe, Kittanning
Tuesday, February 2 at the 8:30 a.m. Mass Wednesday, February 3
at the 7:00 p.m. Mass
Come to either Mass and ask Saint Blaise for his intercession
for good health.
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Most of us are not trail blazers. Throughout history
though, there have been many folks who tirelessly
and persistently pursued the promptings of their
hearts without giving any care to what others
thought or trends dictated. Jesus is one of them.
St. Teresa of Calcutta and St. Francis of Assisi are
examples of others. The rest of us are people who
take a more measured look at things, want to test
the waters, and take our time choosing what path
or person to follow. We need credible witnesses of
faith. We need the Moses people in our lives to
show us by word and deed who God is and what
integrity and a purpose-driven life looks like.
They are the pointers to truth, who even though
they struggle themselves, seem to embody an
unspoken timeless wisdom that just sounds and
feels right. Jesus taught with this same type of
authority and caught the attention of the greatest of
skeptics. They were astonished. Even though
we need our human prophets we can also be
somewhat prophetic ourselves by putting integrity
and conviction behind our embrace of the Gospel.
Perhaps much to our surprise, we all have the
power to be a credible witness. Are you willing to
give it a try?
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
Vigil
4:00 p.m. Kittanning Joseph L. Hagofsky by Joyce Hagofsky &
Family
6:00 p.m. Yatesboro Bruno, Josephine & Joey Pino by the Pino
Family and Mr. & Mrs. Richard Clopp & Family
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9:00 a.m. Kittanning For All Living & Deceased
Parishioners
11:00 a.m. Yatesboro Health & Safety for the John Hudak
Family by Barbara Smith
Weekday
8:00 a.m. Kittanning William Sherman by Mr. & Mrs. J. Gary
DeComo
The Presentation of the Lord
8:30 a.m. Yatesboro
Saint Blaise, Bishop & Martyr; Saint Ansgar
3:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in Kittanning
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation
7:00 p.m. Kittanning Pugliano & Greco Families by the Piluso
Family
Weekday
8:30 a.m. Yatesboro Mary Ann McKee by Joe & Joyce Waters
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saint Agatha, Virgin & Martyr
8:00 a.m. Kittanning Margaret Boback by Michael & Marlene
Karabin
4:00 p.m. Kittanning Richard Bono by Kathy Dreyer
6:00 p.m. Yatesboro Ida Ondich by Husband, Paul
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9:00 a.m.
Kittanning Edward A. Woytowish by Robert & Rosalee Woytowish
Family
11:00 a.m.
Yatesboro For All Living & Deceased Parishioners
Helpful Phone Numbers
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg 724-548-1009
Divine Redeemer Regional Catholic School 724-763-3761 St. Mary
Parish Hall Rental, Kittanning 724-548-7649 St. Mary/St. Gabriel
Hall Rental, Yatesboro 724-783-7191 St. Vincent de Paul Helpline,
Kittanning 724-543-2134 Prayer Chain, Yatesboro 724-783-6717 or
724-354-4545 Good Samaritan Ministry, Yatesboro 724-783-7936
Please remember in your prayers the soul of Kittanning
parishioner Charlzetta Franceschi as well as Jack Troutman, husband
of Natalie (Marken) Troutman and son-in-law of Denny & Donna
Marken, who passed away last week. May God grant them eternal rest
and peace.
The Sanctuary Candle in Kittanning is burn-ing this week in
memory of John H. Moore by Grandchildren - Janae & Nathan
Monroe.
The Tabernacle Candle in Yatesboro is burning this week in
wedding anniversary remembrance of Stanley & Stella Yanik by
Joseph & Mary Ann Notto.
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St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish News
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Saint Mary,
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Fridays of Lent
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
February 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
PRE-ORDERS WILL BE REQUIRED
Detailed information will be included in next week’s
bulletin.
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!
Consider giving a few hours of your
time to help make this important
parish fundraiser a success! If you
are able to give us a hand, please
let us know in advance so we have
sufficient time to assign volunteer
duties.
Please contact Erika for details or to volunteer at 724-548-7649
or
[email protected]
CD of A Prayer Shawl Ministry
CD of A, Court Patricia #998 Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet,
weather permitting, on Tuesday, February 2, at 7:00 p.m., in St.
Mary Parish Center, Kittanning. Please make sure to wear a mask.
For more information, contact Nancy Gallagher at 724-545-2349.
If you would like to get a prayer shawl for a friend or loved
one, pick one up at the Kittanning parish office or get in touch
with any member of the Catholic Daughters.
Knights of Columbus Meeting
Next meeting of the Knights of Columbus, Council #1011
will be held on Thursday, February 4, at 7 p.m. in St. Mary
Parish Hall, Kittanning. K of C members are reminded to wear
a mask while at the meeting.
Join Us for First Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Wednesday, February 3
3:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
3:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
and Chaplet of the Divine Mercy
6:45 p.m. Benediction
To ensure a continuous presence during the Adoration,
please sign up on the sheet located in the church narthex.
Thank you for your help & support!
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St. Mary, Mother of God Parish News
SAINT MARY,
MOTHER OF GOD PARISH
2021 LENTEN
TAKE-OUT FISH FRY DINNERS
Fridays
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
February 19 thru March 26
PRE-ORDERS WILL BE REQUIRED
Detailed information will be included in next week’s
bulletin.
We wish those celebrating
at least their 80th Birthday in February
a very Happy and Blessed Birthday.
Irene Zolocsik 1st, John Vicini 6th , William Buhite 7th,
Emmy Feid 8th, Bea Vicini 8th, Elizabeth Priestas 15th,
Joseph Slovinsky Sr. 19th, Rose Bernardi 25th.
Please remember these parishioners in your prayers
on their special day.
Shannock Valley Food Pantry
For the month of February, the Shannock Valley Food
Pantry is asking for donations of variety of canned
soup. Your donations can be placed in the narthex of
the church. Thank you for your continued generosity!
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www.stmarykittanning.org OR
www.saintmaryyatesboro.org
Many opportunities are available
to help make this important fundraiser successful.
Volunteers are needed Wednesday and Thursday mornings as well
as
Friday afternoons and evenings.
Any amount of time you can share will be greatly
appreciated.
Please contact Bonnie for details or to volunteer.
[email protected] 724-664-5377
http://www.saintmaryyatesboro.orgmailto:[email protected]
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American National Red Cross
Donate Blood
In Honor of
Noah Chamberlin
Noah is a warrior battling Leukemia.
Join the battle and become member of
Noah’s Ninja’s by making a life-saving blood donation at our
blood drive.
BLOOD DRIVE St. Mary Our Lady of Guadalupe
Parish Hall
361 N. Jefferson St. Kittanning, PA T
Thursday. February 18 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS ARE PREFERRED. WALK-INS COULD HAVE LONGER WAIT
TIMES.
For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org Use sponsor
code NOAHSNINJAS
Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Testing for COVID 19 antibodies is currently a standard part of
every blood donation. Results will be provided to you 7 to 10
days
after your donation through the DonorApp or by logging into
donor profile at www.redcrossblood.org. If you have questions about
the
antibody testing, please visit
https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/covid-19-antibody-testing
to view a list of frequently
asked questions and other informative resources. All donors will
receive a $5 Amazon gift card via email
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Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated January 31 through
February 6. This year’s theme is “Faith. Excellence. Service.”
The
week will promote the positive experiences of past and
present
Catholic School students, as well as the efforts of many to
continue
to facilitate the best education for students under the
current
circumstances. Each of the 12 schools of the Diocese of
Greensburg will have activities throughout the week that are
traditional to that school, as well as a Mass to celebrate
Catholic
Schools Week.
It’s also an opportunity for those interested in a Diocese of
Greensburg school to make
a Catholic school connection. Virtual open houses and private
tours are now available.
Learn about ways we educate students safely in-person and the
many options we provide for
connectivity. Register at CatholicSchoolsGuide.org!
The Ordination and Installation Mass for Bishop-elect
Larry J. Kulick, J.C.L., as the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of
Greensburg will be celebrated Thursday, February 11,
at 2 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. In an abundance of
caution and in order to prioritize the health
and safety of the faith community, attendance will be extremely
limited and by invitation only.
However, the entire diocesan community is invited to participate
in the celebration, which will be available
for v iew ing on the d iocesan websi te ,
www.DioceseofGreensburg.org, our diocesan Facebook page and YouTube
Channel. The Mass will also be
broadcast on EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network) live at 2
p.m. EST.
Diocesan coverage of this much-anticipated event will begin at 1
p.m. with special coverage by The Catholic
Accent.
Catholic Schools Week observed January 31 - February 6
In conjunction with Catholic Schools Week,
the Divine Redeemer School
would like to invite
prospective families
to join us in
a Virtual Open House
on Sunday, February 7, at 2:00 p.m.
Interested parents may sign-up by
visiting our website divineredeemer.org
and clicking the
"Register for Open House" link.
Thank you for your continued support of
Divine Redeemer Catholic School!
Bishop-elect Kulick
Installation and Ordination
Mass
to Be Celebrated
February 11
The Divine
Redeemer School
VIRTUAL
OPEN HOUSE
February 7
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Thank You for your continued support of our parishes through the
offertory at our weekend Masses, by mail, and Online Giving at this
critical time!
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LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE - FEBRUARY 6-7, 2021
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning
Altar Servers Lector Cantor
Hospitality
Ministers
7:00 p.m. Dan Lorigan
4:00 p.m. Andy Kamis
Sabrina Streightif
Lee Walker Roseann Rybicki Sally Altman
Penny Ashley
Dolores Croyle
9:00 a.m. Dylan Gaggini
Cheryl Brochetti
Marsha Caruso
Lina Milligan
David Rupert Jim Gaggini Cindy Milz
Patty Swartzlander
St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, Yatesboro
Altar Servers Lector Cantor
Hospitality
Ministers
6:00 p.m. Kash Julius Mary Kay Palilla Rich Palilla Tami
Bernot
Rich & Mary Kay Palilla
11:00 a.m. Hannah McCue Vic Firment Anna Skamai Tami Bernot
Rick & Cathy Wranich
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Weekend of January 23 & 24
ST. MARY, OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PARISH
KITTANNING
Weekend Offertory $3,332.11 Online Giving $1,412.50 Mission CoOp
Collection_____ $1,663.00 Total: $6,407.61
ST. MARY, MOTHER OF GOD PARISH
YATESBORO
Weekend Offertory $3,392.00 Online Giving $310.00 Mission CoOp
Collection___ ___$536.00 Total: $4,238.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Next weekend, we will take
up the Collection for the
Church in Central and
Eastern Europe. This
collection supports the
Church in more than 20
countries that are still
struggling to recover in the
aftermath of Communist
rule.
Funds from this collection support pastoral care,
catechesis, building renovations, and seminary
formation. Your support restores the Church and builds
the future in this region. More information can be found
at www.usccb.org/ccee.
Please prayerfully consider how you can support
the collection next weekend.
Support the Collection for the Church
in Central & Eastern Europe
~ Weekend of February 6 & 7 ~
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