The Roman Catholic Churches of Uniontown, PA    

Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg “ A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust” 

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16th Sunday In Ordinary Time:  July 19, 2020 

S . J E C 50 Jefferson Street

Uniontown, PA 15401 Weekend Masses: Saturday, 5:00 PM & Sunday, 10:30 AM

Private Prayer/Adoration: Thursdays, 2:00—5:45 PM

S . J C 180 Old Walnut Hill Road

Uniontown, PA 15401 Weekend Masses: Sunday, 7:30 AM & 10:00 AM

Private Prayer/Adoration: Wednesdays, 2:00—5:00 PM

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Parish Office is located at 61 N. Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, Pa. Parish Office Phone: 724-437-4441

S . M N C 61 N. Mount Vernon Avenue

Uniontown, PA 15401 Weekend Masses: Saturday, 4:30 PM & Sunday, 8:30 AM

Private Prayer/Adoration: Tuesdays, 2:00—5:45 PM

S . T L C 61 Mill Street

Uniontown, PA 15401 Weekend Masses: Saturday, 4:00 PM & Sunday, 9:00 & 11:30 AM

Private Prayer/Adoration: Mondays, 2:00—5:45 PM

VOCATION CORNER

Just as in last week’s Gospel, today we again hear a parable about seeds being sown. Pope Frances invites us to reflect upon the seeds sown in our lives with these words he shared during the 51st World Day of Prayer for Vocations. "I invite you to listen to and follow Jesus, and to allow yourselves to be transformed interiorly by his words, which are spirit and life…A vocation is a fruit that ripens in a well cultivated field of mutual love that becomes mutual service, in the context of an authentic ecclesial life. No vocation is born of itself or lives for itself. A vocation flows from the heart of God and blossoms in the good soil of faithful people, in the experience of fraternal love…Let us dispose our hearts therefore to being "good soil", by listening, receiving and living out the word, and thus bearing fruit. The more we

unite ourselves to Jesus through prayer, Sacred Scripture, the Eucharist, the Sacraments celebrated and lived in the Church and in fraternity, the more there will grow in us the joy of cooperating with God in the service of the Kingdom of mercy and truth, of justice and peace.” Are you nourishing the seeds in your life that lead to the vocation to which God is calling you? --- The Vocation Ministry Team

Reading 1: Wis 12:13, 16–19 There is no god besides you who have the care of all, that you need show you have not unjustly condemned. For your might is the source of justice; your mastery over all things makes you lenient to all. For you show your might when the perfection of your power is disbelieved; and in those who know you, you rebuke temerity. But though you are master of might, you judge with clemency, and with much lenience you govern us; for power, whenever you will, attend you. And you taught your people, by these deeds, that those who are just must be kind; and you gave your children good ground for hope that you would permit repentance for their sins.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 86:5–6, 9–10, 15–16 R. (5a) Lord, you are good and forgiving. You, O L , are good and forgiving, abounding in kindness to all who call upon you. Hearken, O L , to my prayer and attend to the sound of my pleading. R. Lord, you are good and forgiving. All the nations you have made shall come and worship you, O L , and glorify your name. For you are great, and you do wondrous deeds; you alone are God. R. Lord, you are good and forgiving. You, O L , are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in kindness and fidelity. Turn toward me, and have pity on me; give your strength to your servant. R. Lord, you are good and forgiving.

Reading 2: Rom 8:26–27 Brothers and sisters: The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings. And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the holy ones according to God’s will.

Gospel: Mt 13:24–43 or Mt 13:24–30 In the shorter form of the reading, the passages in brackets are omitted. Jesus proposed another parable to the crowds, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field. While everyone was asleep his enemy came and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off. When the crop grew and bore fruit, the weeds appeared as well. The slaves of the householder came to him and said, ‘Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where have the weeds come from?’ He answered, ‘An enemy has done this.’ His slaves said to him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’ He replied, ‘No, if you pull up the weeds you might uproot the wheat along with them. Let them grow together until harvest; then at harvest time I will say to the harvesters, “First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles for burning; but gather the wheat into my barn.” [He proposed another parable to them. “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in a field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, yet when full-grown it is the largest of plants. It becomes a large bush, and the ‘birds of the sky come and dwell in its branches.’” He spoke to them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch was leavened.” All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables. He spoke to them only in parables, to fulfill what had been said through the prophet: I will open my mouth in parables, I will announce what has lain hidden from the foundation of the world. Then, dismissing the crowds, he went into the house. His disciples approached him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” He said in reply, “He who sows good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, the good seed the children of the kingdom. The weeds are the children of the evil one, and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. Just as weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all who cause others to sin and all evildoers. They will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear.”] Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Today’s Readings: 16th Sunday In Ordinary Time 

Staying Connected C 2020: The celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place October 2020. Our youth who will be in 8th Grade (this coming school year) will be candidates for

this Sacrament. Parents are reminded to return the Initial Information Form. It is very important that we hear from your before the end of July. If you need this form, please contact the Parish Office (724)437-4441.

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Sacrament Preparation

Golden Wedding Anniversaries

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K OF C MEMBERSHIP

2020-2021 R /1 E A reminder to parents of children who will be preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist this coming school year: The children are required to already have one year of Faith Formation prior to the year of reception. Attending Catholic School or Faith Formation meets this requirement. If you have any concerns, please contact our Parish Office.

Bishop Malesic desires to recognize all couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary during the calendar year 2020. The Jubilarians, their children, relatives or friends should contact the Parish Office by Wednesday, July 22nd, to register couples for this recognition: (724)437-4441. Ideally, the Jubilarians will be invited to join the Bishop for a special Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass to be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on Sunday, September 20th. Even though circumstances may not permit participation in this Mass, all couples will receive a scroll signed by the Bishop commemorating their anniversary.

Pathways 2020-2021 The Knights of Columbus is an international Order of Catholic men who are called to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others and defend values in a busy changing world. Our local council Uniontown #1275 is holding an online membership drive. To join today simply go to KofC.org/joinus. For additional information contact Chuck Kosco (724)437-3943.

Faith Formation To parents of children who will be in 1st Grade this Fall, 2020: Children who will be in the 1st Grade this coming school year are to attend Faith Formation or Catholic School as the first step in preparation for the Sacraments when they are in 2nd Grade.

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T : 6:30—9:00 PM Pathways is the diocese’s commitment to adult faith formation and nurturing mature discipleship. There are twelve evening sessions, three workshops and a closing retreat. Pathways will be held Tuesdays from 6:30—9:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, Scottdale. For more information, go to www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/pathways or email pathways@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Information is available by calling the Office of Faith, Family and Discipleship at (724)552-2598. Financial assistance is available from the Francis Fund scholarship. Apply at www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/francisfund/; or call (724)837-0901, ext. 1249.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS B F D B : Parishes will be notified when the weekend food collections resume. In the meantime, food donations may be dropped off at the SVdP Emergency Food Pantry from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays. P -T P A : Custodial/Basic Maintenance. 18 hours/week. For information, call (724)439-9188, Ext. 202.

Candle Memorials

Parish News Parish News

St. John the Evangelist Church UNIONTOWN, PA   

The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Samuel & Angeline Franks by Children & Grandchildren.

The Book of the Gospel Candle burns in memory of Robert Spear by Christina Spear.

Candle Memorials

St. Joseph Church UNIONTOWN, PA   

The Sanctuary Candle burns For the Health & Welfare of the Chrash Family.

S G Thank you for last Sunday’s offertory collection:

Offertory $5,862.00; Online Giving $706.00 Total $6,568.00

S G Thank you for last Sunday’s offertory collection:

Offertory $3,390.75; Online Giving $940.00 Total $4,330.75

A P F M Due to Covid-19 concerns, our annual October Parish Flea Market is cancelled.

A B S The Monday evening Adult Bible Study sessions held in the St. John the Evangelist Parish Center will resume Monday, August 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

SAINT SHARBEL MAKHLŪF (1828-1898) F : J 24

The convenience store owner chatted animatedly in Arabic with coworkers, but hardly at all with his American clientele. So soon after 9/11, he probably figured, with my accent, the less said, the better. That changed when an American customer recognized Saint Sharbel’s portrait on the wall: “So you’re Lebanese Maronites!” The owner was happily incredulous: “You know our saint?” “Not at first,” the customer admitted. “But we help the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, and their magazine published that picture and called Sharbel the ‘Paradoxical Artisan of Peace.’ ” “Everyone thinks we’re Muslims,” said the owner, “and some of my workers are. Saint Sharbel helps us live together in peace!” A hermit for twenty-three years, little is known of Sharbel’s life. He died after suffering a stroke while celebrating the liturgy. Miracles attributed to his intercession number in the thousands, and in war-torn Lebanon, Catholics, Orthodox, and Muslims pray together where his incorrupt body is entombed. How lovely if after our passing, we too could be remembered for having brought very different people to the one God, together in peace. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc- 17, 21, 23; Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 85:2-8; Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17; Ps 63:2- 6, 8-9; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Ps 36:6-7ab, 8-11; Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17; Jer 31:10-12abcd, 13; Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28 Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Ps 119:57, 72, 76- 77, 127-130; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44- 52 [44-46]

Parish News

S G Thank you for last Sunday’s offertory collection:

Offertory $9,885.00 Online Giving $1,226.00 Total $11,111.00

Candle Memorials The Blessed Mother Candle burns in memory of

Gary Tyger by Wife, Lynn Tyger. The Padre Pio Candle burns in memory of Gery

Gmiter by Nicole, Diane, Renee & Kevin. The Pieta Candle burns in memory of Patricia

Buterbaugh by Mary Lou Bednar & Family. The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of

Francis Zorichak by Family. The St. Joseph Candle burns in memory of

Joseph Bota by Family. The St. Therese Candle burns in memory of

Gery J. Gmiter by Mary Ann & Bill Shaffer.

St. Therese de Lisieux Church UNIONTOWN, PA   

Parish News

St. Mary (Nativity) Church UNIONTOWN, PA   

S G Thank you for last Sunday’s offertory collection:

Offertory $6,561.00; Online Giving $766.00 Total $7,327.00

July 26th Money Counters: Team 8

The St. Dominic Candle burns in memory of Frank & Ann Horvath by Children.

The Pieta Candle burns in memory of Joseph & Therese Lucas by Children, Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren.

The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of James Neely by Roseann Neely.

The Blessed Mother Candle burns in memory of Centofanti & Sakaria Families by Rose Centofanti.

The Sacred Heart Candle burns in memory of Steve Morganosky by Bernadette & John Ptak.

Candle Memorials

D R V M : St. Therese Parish is grateful for the wonderful support of our new Video Ministry. We are getting close to reaching our goal of $14,000.00 to cover expenses. To date we have received $10,710.00!! This outreach to our community is keeping our homebound connected to the Church, along with ministering to others who may be in need or perhaps are curious about the Catholic faith. A special thank you to our most recent group of sponsors: John Conway; Samuel & Mary Fugozzotto; Jacqueline Goldberg; Mark, Christine & E.J. Lowery; Angelo & Gloria Cecchini; David & Toni Lynn Sheba; Josephine Carolla; Mary Boggio Family. P D : St. Therese Parish is grateful for donations recently received totaling $250.00: In memory of Judge William J. Franks by Sara

Petro. In memory of Lawrence DelPinto by the

Employees of Humana.

S S is offered to the family of Dolores Manyak. May perpetual light shine upon her and the souls of all the faithful departed.

S B We welcome into the Catholic Community of Faith, Theodore Jimmy Vaughn, son of Jason & Melissa Vaughn. May our community embrace this child and may our word and example be a reflection of God’s love for him. Let us offer our joy-filled prayers and congratulations as a

sign of our support and welcome.

C ! We offer our congratulations and best wishes to Bill & Mary Louise Palya who celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary on July 12th. May God continue to bless and sustain them with His loving grace.

Monday, July 20 ST 7:00 AM: Ann Palya by Patty & Sam Gulino SM 8:30 AM: Frank & Mary Shimko by Children

Tuesday, July 21 ST 7:00 AM: Theresa Gentilcore by ST Altar Society SM 8:30 AM: John A. Palya by Ron & Carol Lee Hallock

Wednesday, July 22 ST 7:00 AM: Special Intention for Donna Capone by Darryl Smith SM 8:30 AM: John Skocik by M/M Thomas Palya

Thursday, July 23

ST 7:00 AM: John Kolar by Rick & Lora Puskar SM 8:30 AM: Edward Myers by Family

Friday, July 24 ST 7:00 AM: Samuel & Angeline Franks by Children & Grandchildren SM 8:30 AM: Charles Fiffick & Helen Fiffick by Nieces, Paulette Smorada & Marlene Krevinko

Saturday, July 25 ST 4:00 PM: Patsy Petro by Sara Petro SM 4:30 PM: James Neely by Roseann Neely SJE 5:00 PM: Nick Rosso by Ed Rosso

Sunday, July 26

SJ 7:30 AM: Carolyn E. Pluto by Audrey J. Balazik SM 8:30 AM: Frank, Mary Lou & Thomas Stramat by Family ST 9:00 AM: Pro Populo SJ 10:00 AM: Theodore Sroka by Rich & Cindy Aultman SJE 10:30 AM: Andrew & Violet Shimko by Andrea Raho ST 11:30 AM: Dorothy & Andrew Noga by Daughter, Chris

5:30 PM: Regional Mass at SS. Cyril & Methodius, Fairchance

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SJ=St. Joseph ST=St. Therese SM=St. Mary (Nativity) SJE=St. John the Evangelist

Sunday, July 19 SM Scouting Parent Mtg./Court of Honor .......... 2:00-5:00 PM

Monday, July 20

ST Eucharistic Adoration ................................... 2:00-5:45 PM ST Sacrament of Reconciliation ........................ 5:00-5:45 PM ST Benediction/Reposition ................................ 5:45-6:00 PM SM Scout Troop #620 ........................................ 6:00-8:00 PM

Tuesday, July 21 SM Eucharistic Adoration ................................... 2:00-5:45 PM SM Sacrament of Reconciliation ........................ 5:00-5:45 PM SM Benediction/Reposition ................................ 5:45-6:00 PM

Wednesday, July 22 SM Wednesday AA H.O.W. Meeting ............... 12:00-1:00 PM SJ Eucharistic Adoration ................................... 2:00-5:45 PM SJ Sacrament of Reconciliation ........................ 5:00-5:45 PM SJ Benediction/Reposition ................................ 5:45-6:00 PM ST Sisters of Sobriety (PC) ............................... 6:30-7:30 PM

Thursday, July 23 SJE Eucharistic Adoration ................................... 2:00-5:45 PM SJE Sacrament of Reconciliation ........................ 5:00-5:45 PM SJE Benediction/Reposition ................................ 5:45-6:00 PM

Saturday, July 25 SJ Saturday Night NA Meeting ......................... 7:00-8:00 PM

Outdoor Confession Saturday, July 25th St. Joseph Church 

Revised Time:  11:00 AM  ‐  11:30 AM  

All CDC Guidelines con nue to be observed. 

The Regional Mass is taking place on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. at SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, Fairchance.    

Safety  guidelines  are  being  followed  and  everyone  should wear a mask, be seated in the pews that are open, and know that the restroom is not open.  

B D : Bulletin items must be submitted by 12:00 PM on Monday. Email articles to Karen Inks at kinks@dioceseofgreensburg.org.

S M : Couples planning a marriage must contact the parish office at least six months prior to the marriage.

N P W : Please contact the parish office for information on registering.

S B : Parents are to contact the parish office at least three months prior to their due date to allow sufficient time to begin the process of preparing for their child’s baptism.

P G ’ C : If you have suspicion about sexual or other abuse of a minor child by anyone, contact PA Childline immediately at 1-800-932-0313. If the alleged abuser functions in any parish, school, or diocesan position, either paid or volunteer, also contact the Bishop’s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct at 724-837-0901, Ext #1221, after making the Childline report.

P : Rev. Anthony J. Klimko aklimko@dioceseofgreensburg.org P V : Rev. Vincent A. Yee Concepcion vconcepcion@dioceseofgreensburg.org P V : Rev. Dick Anthony Cortado dcortado@dioceseofgreensburg.org B M : Brenda Sabatini bsabatini@dioceseofgreensburg.org A A : Karen Inks kinks@dioceseofgreensburg.org F F D : Marlene Bandzuch mbandzuch@dioceseofgreensburg.org Y M : Theresa Mazur tmazur@dioceseofgreensburg.org B S : Rita Rae rrae@dioceseofgreensburg.org S : Julie Henry JHenry@dioceseofgreensburg.org P A : Nancy Blake nblake@dioceseofgreensburg.org SJE O : Joel Hudock jhudock@dioceseofgreensburg.org SJ O : Jane Koresko jkoresko@dioceseofgreensburg.org SM O : Nancy Kalasky nkalasky@dioceseofgreensburg.org ST O : Kristen Antolini kantolini@dioceseofgreensburg.org SJE L C : Michelle Hudock mhudock@dioceseofgreensburg.org SJ S L O : 724-466-2456

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S . J E C 50 Jefferson Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 Weekday Masses: (October through March) Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs-Fri at 8:30 AM

Weekend Masses: Saturday— 5:00 PM Sunday—10:30 AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Thursdays: 5:00-5:45 PM

S . J C 180 Old Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, PA 15401 Weekday Masses: (October through March) Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs-Fri at 7:00 AM

Weekend Masses: Sunday at 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wednesdays: 5:00-5:45 PM (Outdoor Confession) Saturdays: 11:00-11:30 AM

S . M N C 61 N. Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401 Weekday Masses: (April through September) Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs-Fri at 8:30 AM

Weekend Masses: Saturday—4:30 PM Sunday—8:30 AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesdays: 5:00-5:45 PM

S . T L C 61 Mill Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 Weekday Masses: (April through September) Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs-Fri at 7:00 AM

Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4:00 PM Sunday at 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Mondays: 5:00-5:45 PM

S . J E R S 52 Jefferson Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-438-8598 Website: www.stjohnevangelistschool.org Principal: Christine Roskovensky croskovensky@dioceseofgreensburg.org