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 Kianning, PA 16201 724-548-7649 www.stmarykianning.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 Reconciliaon See bullen for more informaon. St. Joseph & St. Mary Cemeteries Contact the parish office. KITTANNING STAFF Erika Dragunova Administrative Assistant [email protected]Sandy Ashley Director of Liturgy & Music [email protected]Joseph Kacprowski Facilities Manager [email protected]James Gaggini Coordinator of Faith Formation [email protected]Marilyn Broche Business Manager Sandy Carlson, Office Assistant 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 Reconciliaon See bullen for more informaon. Sacred Heart & St. Mary Cemeteries Contact the parish office. YATESBORO STAFF Bey Rose Walker Office Manager [email protected]Bonnie Frailey Coordinator of Faith Formation [email protected]Barbara Boltz 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 Bapsm, Marriage, Anoinng of the Sick Please contact the parish office for more informaon. St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Mary, Mother of God The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph ~ December 27, 2020
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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 See bulletin for more information.
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.
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
The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.
Worship Aid Partner Parishes of St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe & St. Mary, Mother of God
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph —Year B—December 27, 2020
COMMUNION HYMN
PROCESSIONAL HYMN
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RECESSIONAL HYMN
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.
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
1. Hark! the herald angels sing: “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With angelic hosts proclaim: “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.”
3. Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, Ris’n with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, Born that we no more may die, Born to raise us from the earth, Born to give us second birth. Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.”
Text: 77 77 D with refrain; Charles Wesley, 1707–1788, alt. Music: Felix Mendelssohn, 1809–1847; adapt. by William H. Cummings, 1831–1915.
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Refrain O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy.
Text: 86 86 86 with refrain; trad. English carol, 18th cent. Music: Trad. English carol; melody fr. Little Book of Christmas Carols, ca. 1846.
Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Refrain: Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and ev’rywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.
1. While shepherds kept their watching O’er silent flocks by night, Behold, throughout the heavens There shone a holy light.
4. Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born, And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn.
Text: 76 76 with refrain; from American Negro Songs and Spirituals, 1940; John W. Work, Jr., 1872–1925, alt. Music: Spiritual.
SUNDAY’S READINGS FIRST READING:The Lord took Abram outside and said,“Look up at the sky and count the stars, if you can. Just so,” he added, “shall your descendants be.” (Gn 15:5)
PSALM:The Lord remembers his covenant for ever. (Ps 105)
SECOND READING:By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; he went out, not knowing where he was to go. (Heb 11:8)
GOSPEL:The child grew and became strong, fi lled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. (Lk 2:40)
OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 27, 2020Sunday: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephMonday: The Holy Innocents, MartyrsTuesday: St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr Thursday: St. Sylvester I, Pope; New Year’s EveFriday: Mary, The Holy Mother of God; New Year’s Day; World Day of PeaceSaturday: Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the ChurchSunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week
T H E H O LY F A M I LY
REFLECTFIRST READINGThe story of Abram and Sarah and their struggle to have a family centers on Abram’s faith in the Lord. When have you needed to rely on faith when it comes to your family?
SECOND READINGThe author of Hebrews holds up Abraham as a model for the faith. When have you had to unconditionally trust in the Lord?
GOSPEL READINGOnly Luke records the presentation in the Temple of the baby Jesus. Simeon reveals to Mary and Joseph insights into Jesus and his destiny. How do you imagine Mary and Joseph understood Simeon’s words?
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As we come to an end of the calendar year 2020, we have the feast of the Holy Family
this Sunday that gives us an image to reflect on the importance of the human family. It is
in and through family that love is planted and nourished.
The family is the first school of sharing and concern for one another. No wonder God
entered the humanity by way of the family. By doing this, He gave dignity to the human
family. Through the incarnation of His Son, He sanctified the human family and made it
a human model of communion and solidarity. This feast is not only about the Holy Family
of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. This feast is also for all Christian families in the world.
The readings today give us a hint on how to model our families on the family of Jesus,
Mary, and Joseph. Sirach in the first reading gave some pointers to children: Whoever
honors his father will live a long life; he who obeys his father brings comfort to his
mother. In short, obedience and respect to parents is tantamount to obedience to God
and great blessing awaits them (Sir. 3:6). Then St. Paul in the second reading mentioned
about the relationship of husband and wife, how wife should be subordinate to her
husband and husband should love his wife and avoid any bitterness, bearing with one
another and forgiving one another. He encourages us to put on the heartfelt compassion,
kindness, humility, gentleness and patience to one another for these are the mark of
God’s beloved children (Col.3:12-21). Jesus showed all these virtues to His parents and
that is where he grew in age, wisdom and grace.
As we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family and enter New Year in a few days, let us
heed the call for love and respect to our families, obedience to our parents and kindness
to one another. This is where we grow in holiness and find true happiness.
Happy Feast of the Holy Family!
Father Ron
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While families come in all shapes and sizes and
no two are the same, they all need a common focus
and grounding. Families are intended to be pivotal
in providing us with a proper social structure
and understanding, a support system, lessons
about relationships and communication and
the unconditional acceptance and love we so
desperately crave. In additional to all of these
things, the axis of every family has to be centered
on faith. It is here that we can learn about the
virtues and discover the windows to God Himself in
His gifts of faith, hope, and love. We can learn,
modeling our experience after the Holy Family, how
to use these as anchors in our lives so that we can
live out the other virtues with greater integrity.
Because our human families struggle with
weakness and sin, we have to come back to the
Holy Family often for inspiration and guidance.
In the bond of love that they shared, they clung to
the anchor of God Himself and endured challenges
far greater than many we will ever face.
The Sanctuary Candle in Kittanning is burning this week in memory of Barbara Angelo (Christmas Remembrance) by Tim, Jill, John Claypoole & Family.
The Tabernacle Candle in Yatesboro is burning this week in memory of Charles & Mary Muff and Deceased Members of the Muff Family by Mary Ann Honkus.
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
Vigil
4:00 p.m. Kittanning Christine Chemelli by Ed & Jackie Skukalek
6:00 p.m. Yatesboro Harry & Louise Notto by Children
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
9:00 a.m. Kittanning For All Living & Deceased Parishioners
11:00 a.m. Yatesboro Della Bellotti by Frank & Delores Palilla
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
8:00 a.m. Kittanning Deceased Members of the Demetris Family by Rosemary Warcholak
Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop & Martyr
8:30 a.m. Yatesboro Eugene Zaczyk by Monica & Brian Goldstrohm
Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation
7:00 p.m. Kittanning Angela Turco (1st Year Anniversary) by Frank & Linda Turco & Sons
Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity; Saint Sylvester I, Pope
8:30 a.m. Yatesboro Alice Fusaro by Mary & Gene Formaini
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation
Vigil for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
5:00 p.m. Kittanning Anna Marie Simensky by Richard, Patrick, Lisa Easley
Friday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
9:00 a.m. Kittanning Nick Kvasnak & Deceased Members of the Kvasnak, Popp & Starr Families by Son, Tim Kvasnak
11:00 a.m. Yatesboro For All Living & Deceased Parishioners
4:00 p.m. Kittanning For All Living & Deceased Parishioners
6:00 p.m. Yatesboro Rita Lechnar by Dennis & Karen Cadwell
Epiphany of the Lord
9:00 a.m.
Kittanning Henry, Irene & Fred Mores by Henry Mores Family
11:00 a.m.
Yatesboro Health & Safety for the Bob Polinsky Family by Barbara Smith
Christmas Flower Dedications
A sincere thank you is extended to all who made a donation to this year’s Christmas Flower Fund. These donations have allowed us to beautifully prepare our churches for the Christmas season. A listing of all dedications will be included in our January 10 bulletin.
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish News
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2021 Children & Youth Envelopes
The 2021 Children & Youth annual envelope box sets featuring Prayer Series are available in the church. Please make sure to pick a box for your child or teen. Thank you to our youngest members of our parish for using their envelopes throughout the year and thank you to parents for teaching their children the importance of parish stewardship.
The Rite of Acceptance
for Adam Botsford as catechumen with his sponsor, Travis Crawford on Sunday, December 13, 2020
at the 9 am Mass at St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
The Rite of Acceptance is the first of the “threshold rites”
of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
This ancient Rite recognizes the Catechumen’s decision
to begin the process of becoming a member of
the Catholic Church through Baptism.
In the months to come, Adam will be preparing for
full initiation into the Catholic faith through
Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
We rejoice with Adam and give thanks to God
for this new life in our midst!
If you would like to remember a deceased loved one, have a special anniversary or a special intention, or you would like to honor
someone, you can sponsor the Sanctuary Candle in Kittanning or Tabernacle Candle in Yatesboro. These candles burn for one
week and the offering is $20. The candle intention is published in our bulletin weekly. To reserve your candle intention, please
fill out your request below and return it to your parish office via collection basket or mail.
I would like to reserve: Sanctuary Candle in Kittanning Tabernacle Candle in Yatesboro
Please remember these parishioners in your prayers
on their special day.
Saint Mary, Mother of God, Yatesboro
Parish Raffle Fundraiser
Good News!!! All ticket books
have been distributed!!! A reminder
completed ticket stubs and money
should be returned to the parish office
no later than January 10, 2021. If you
have unsold tickets, please return to the
parish office as soon as possible. The
first prize TV will be on display in the
gathering space of the Church the
weekend of January 2, 2021. Drawing
will be held Saturday, January 16,
2021, at 7:00 p.m. livestream on
Facebook. The Pastoral Council would
like to thank all for your eagerness to
assist with this parish fundraiser!
Angel Giving Tree Thank You
Thank you all so much! It’s truly, truly a blessing! That is the response received from the Armstrong County Children and Youth Family Services upon receiving the check ($2,485) made possible by our faithful and generous St. Mary Mother of God parishioners for the Angel Giving Tree. The Good Samaritan Ministry would also like to say THANK YOU for once again answering the need of families in our area to enjoy a blessed Christmas during these difficult times. Merry Christmas!!
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe & St. Mary, Mother of God Partner Parish News
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We are still in the midst of the Christmas season, and on January 1 the
Church will celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
and St. Mary, Mother of God Parish its Feast Day. One of the most
outstanding characteristics of Mary is her willingness to know and do
God’s will. What is significant on this solemnity is the Gospel’s
comment about how Mary reflected in her heart on events that
happened and were happening. She meditated. She is truly one who
‘listens’ to God in all of life. In our busy lives today, do we take time to
listen to our God?
Join us for Masses for the Holy Day
At this time the obligation of Mass attendance on Holy Days
remains lifted for the faithful.
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning
Thursday, December 31……5:00 p.m. (Vigil) Friday, January 1…….9:00 a.m.
St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, Yatesboro
Friday, January 1…….11:00 a.m.
In observance of the New Year holiday, the Parish Offices will be closed on December 31 and January 1.
January 1 ~ Holy Day
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP
RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS
The Gift of Family
What a year it has been! How will we speak of these times a decade
from now? As time goes by, our impressions of this past year will
certainly change. How we feel today about dealing with a killer virus and
all the chaos surrounding that is still fresh for all. I would assume that most of us right now are also
holding those we love a little closer and hugging them a little harder. Hopefully, even if the fears and
concerns of 2020 dissipate in the future, the way we feel toward our family should never leave us.
Stewardship is certainly about everything. God has given us so much, great and small, profound and
common. One of the greatest gifts that all have received is family. Families take all shapes and sizes
and some look very different than others. For some, family is a caretaker or temporary guardian. For
others it is a friend when everyone else seems to have vanished. The bottom line is that, to quote
a song from many years ago, “people need people.”
When God gave the world His only Son, the Incarnation did not come on a cloud or with a flash of light.
He was born into a family. Jesus understood the gift of family all his life. Do you think that if having
a family wasn’t important God would have still included this in the plan of salvation?
As this year draws to a close, remember your stewardship many days begins and ends with the people
closest to you. Don’t misuse or take for granted this precious gift. God gives us gifts on purpose, even to
Because of the early publication deadline of this bulletin, the offertory report for the weekend of December 19 & 20 will be included in the next week’s bulletin.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Weekend of December 12 & 13
Including the Collection for the Holy Day of the Immaculate Conception
In the midst of this holy time of the year, when the spirit of God’s generous love fills our hearts, we would like to acknowledge with gratitude all of our parishioners who made donations to our weekly collections throughout this challenging year as well as those who support our partner parishes at Christmastime. Know that we are grateful for every donation entrusted to our care.
Make Your Donation Online
Just a reminder, that you have a convenient and secure option to support our parishes by donating online.
To donate, visit www.stmarykittanning.org or www.saintmaryyatesboro.org
Mail Your Offertory Contributions to the Parish Office
If you are not able to give at Mass or online, please mail your offertory envelopes to the parish office.
Thank you for your generosity both throughout the year and during the Christmas Season!
