St. Francis of Assisi Parish 3609 Washington Avenue, Finleyville, PA 15332-1395

Rectory: 724- 348-7145 • Fax: 724 348-7522 • Religious Ed. Office: 724 348-6190 • Finley Hall: 724 348-0803 E-mail: stfran1893@comcast.net Website: stfrancischurch.net

Rev. Robert J. Boyle, Retired

Rev. Robert M. Miller, Administrator 724-941-9406, Ext. 290, fr.bob@sbapeters.org

Rev. Richard J. Tusky, Senior Parochial Vicar 321tjr@comcast.net

Rev. Adam C. Potter, Parochial Vicar 941-941-9406, Ext. 291 fr.adam@sbapeters.org

Victor P. Satter, Deacon

Mary E. Parish, Parish Secretary

Carol Cicci, Director of Religious Education

Jenifer T. Bublak, High School Ministry

Mary J. Jurofcik, Safe Environment Coordinator

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 6:00 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Holy Day Mass Schedule: Refer to bulletin Weekday Mass Schedule: Monday - Saturday 8:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Daily: 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. or by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism: Baptism is celebrated any Sunday at 12:15 p.m. Parents are required to attend a Preparation Class prior to the Baptism. Sick Calls: Notify the Rectory for hospital visits or Communion to the sick or shut-ins.

Bulletin deadline: Monday at Noon

Child Abuse Line: 1-888-808-1235

"The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments." The law of love. That's what Je-sus came to establish. In a religious milieu that was often marked by legalism and scrupulosity, Jesus brought a kind of freedom. He reminded us that the laws of religion are made to serve the ultimate goal of love: love for God and love for neighbor. Think about the Ten Commandments. This classical summary of God's rules for us can be divided into two types of laws. First come the laws about loving God: have no strange gods; don't take the Lord's name in vain; honor the Sabbath. Then come the laws about loving our neighbor: honor your parents; don't kill; don't commit adultery; don't steal; be honest; and don't covet your neighbor's spouse or property. When we follow the law of love that Jesus preaches today, all of this is taken care of. If we loved God with our whole heart, mind, and soul, for example, there would be no room left for false gods. There would be no bitterness or apathy leading us to disrespect God's name or to fail to worship him as he has asked. Similarly, if we loved our neighbors as ourselves by following the Golden Rule, then we would naturally respect them instead of lying, killing, coveting, or the like.

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A Family Perspective - In today’s gospel the Pharisee was talking about commandments (something we are forced to obey by external pressure) and Jesus was talking about love (an internal Exhortation to give our heart, soul and mind to another). One demands allegiance, the other requires personal commitment. In our families we daily lay down our lives for each other not because we ‘gotta’ but because love compels us.

Holy Day of Obligation, All Saints Day falls on Wednesday, November 1st, this week. Masses will be Tuesday, October 31st at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

All Souls Day Annual Memorial Mass this Thursday, November 2nd at 7:00 p.m. for all the parishioners we buried since last All Souls Day, 2016. All are welcome to the mass and refreshments in Finley Hall after mass. This a good opportunity to see families you missed at their family funerals.

NO BINGO THIS WEEK! Bingo will resume Tuesday, November 7th.

Christian Mothers & Ladies Guild Mass today at 11:00 a.m. for the Deceased Members. They will have coffee & donuts after the 11:00 Mass in Finley Hall. Left over Halloween Candy can be brought in by next weekend November 4/5 to be sent to our college students. Containers in the Church & Finley Hall. Send your students name to Jenifer at bublaks@verizon.net or call the parish office 724-348-7145 by Monday, November 6th, or drop a note in the collection basket next weekend. Free Flu Shots will be given Wednesday, November 8th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Finley Hall by Jefferson Ambulance Service.

Come, Journey with James in Finley Hall on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. on November 1, 15, 29, and December 6. All parishioners are invited to join us in a brief 5 session, bi-weekly bible study. This journey will be offered every other Wednesday for 5 weeks. Bibles will be available, but feel free to bring your own.

Turkey Bingo – The Christian Mothers & Ladies Guild will sponsor a TURKEY BINGO Sunday November 12th at 1:00 p.m. Admission $5.00. Come and spend an afternoon with us and win a Gift Certificate for your Thanksgiving Dinner. Door Prizes, special games, Thanksgiving Dinner Raffle, and Lottery Frame Raffle. This is not a paper bingo, bring your bingo chips.

Coffee & Donuts this weekend at Finley Hall after all weekend Masses. Join us for some visiting of friends.

Time changes Sunday November 5th Turn your clocks back one hour!

Prayer for Priests in honor of Priesthood Sunday Lord God, most holy, we approach you in gratitude for your holy ordained priesthood. You have called these men to be set apart and to shepherd your people, as you shepherd your entire church. We pray for them in their daily work. Grant to them an increase in spiritual gifts and grace, so they may be prepared for the tasks at hand. Lead them not into temptation and protect them from the grasp of the evil one. It is through the sacraments they confer that we encounter the divine in a real and profound way. May your church never lose sight of these, your special sons, and may we, the body of Christ, never fail to cherish the gift of their lives, which they have freely given to you and your holy church. We ask this in the name of Jesus, your Son. Amen.

Tickets for the Thanksgiving Lottery are available before and after masses. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Get your tickets early. Donation: $10.00. $500 Sunday, November 19, 2017 Day & Night $500 Monday, November 20, 2017 Day & Night $500 Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Day & Night $500 Wednesday, November 22, 2017 Day & Night $500 Thursday, November 23, 2017 Day & Night $500 Friday, November 24, 2017 Day & Night Winning tickets based on the 1st official Day and Night. PA Lottery Pick 3 number drawn on the above dates. No bonus draw. Benefit: St. Francis of Assisi Parish.

17th Greater Monongahela Community Band Concert today, October 29th in tribute to Veterans and First Responders (Fire Fighters, Police, Paramedics, Doctors, and Nurses) at Ringgold Middle School, Route 88 (across the street). Begins at 2:00 p.m. in the auditorium, no charge.

Searching for Answers? Why not attend an upcoming Men’s Emmaus Retreat, The Men’s Emmaus Ministry is having two retreats this fall for any man over 18 to attend: St. Benedict the Abbot’s Men’s Retreat is November 17 - 19 being held at the Spiritan Center (Bethel Park) and St. Paul of the Cross Men’s Retreat is December 1 - 3 held at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center (Pittsburgh-Southside). If you need a break and are searching for answers. Consider attending one of our retreats. To attend the St. Benedict the Abbot Retreat, contact Stephen 724-470-5791. To attend the St. Paul of the Cross Retreat, contact Chris Cipollone at 724-705-3765.

Knights of Columbus Fall Project - Used shoes for adults or children, sneakers, boots, flip flops, slippers of any kind. From now till November 30. Please, no holes in shoes, torn soles, broken backs. No high heels. Bring to Finley Hall to be picked up by the Knights of

Ministry Schedule – All Saints Day Holy Day of Obligation October 31 - November 1

7:00 p.m. Tuesday Ministers: Hoover, Checque, Brucker Lector: J. Mansmann Servers: Please Volunteer 8:30 a.m. Wednesday Ministers: Fox, Hamilton, Jurofcik Lector: L. Obringer 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Ministers: Bublak, Hoover, Folz Lector: V. Lombardi Servers: K. & K. Gindele, V. Lombardi

November 4/5 6:00 p.m. Saturday Ministers: Wietrzykowski, Wardle, Hoover, DeIuliis, Checque, Brucker, Weisdack Lector: K. Jasko Servers: N. Wardle, Need Servers 8:00 a.m. Sunday Ministers: F. & R. Funtal, Fox, Parish, Yesionek, Drahnak, Dishong Lector: J. Valecko Servers: R. Funtal, D. Drahnak, M. Miller 11:00 a.m. Sunday Ministers: Haid, Kims, Hamilton, J. & C. Patterson, Bublak, Trovato Lector: J. Mansmann Servers: J. Scherer, Z. & Z. Bublak

Shoe Box Santas - Our Christian Mothers will be collecting razors, soap, shampoo, tooth paste and new brushes, etc. for Appalachia. Leave your donations in the kitchen room at Finley Hall until October 31st.

Meals On Wheels from Peters Twp. The kitchen has a new location at 3109 Washington Rd. Suite 201, McMurray (Donaldson Crossroads Plaza, near the Gym, opposite end from Giant Eagle.) Visitors welcome 8:00 a.m. every week day. Meals delivered between 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. every week day, including holidays. Hot meal only: meat, vegetable, starch or fruit, soup, salad, dessert and milk. $5 per meal, $25 per week. Two meal plan: all the above plus a sandwich, juice, and a cookie for a light supper. Fees are $6 a day or $30 per week. Call with any questions or to sign up for service: 724-969-1000.

Pittsburgh Catholic accepting articles you write (600-700) words, for the Christmas Issue, turn in your article by Friday November 3rd. More information call Phil Taylor 412-471-1254.

Life In the Spirit Seminars - Renew and ignite the power of the Holy Spirit that you received at Baptism and Confirmation! This two part program will be offered on Saturday November 4th and November 11th at St. Louise DeMarillac Church. Each day begins with a 9:00 a.m. Mass followed by coffee and donuts. It is necessary to attend both weeks. To register, call Patti at 412-831-0363.

Today, October 29, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 22:20-26/Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51/1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt 22:34-40 6:00 p.m. (Sat.) John Oliverio - Janet & Bill Nyga 8:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Christian Mothers & Ladies Guild Monday, October 30, Weekday Mass Rom 8:12-17/Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21/Lk 13:10-17 8:30 a.m. George Wilson - Pat Mansmann Tuesday, October 31, Weekday Mass Rom 8:18-25/Ps 126:1b-6/Lk 13:18-21 8:30 a.m. Norma Hirth - Todd, Denise & Maddox Miller Wednesday, November 1, ALL SAINTS Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a 7:00 p.m. (Tuesday) Elizabeth Brucker - Carol Cicci 8:30 a.m. John & Michael Maimone - Maimone Family 7:00 p.m. For the People of the Parish Thursday, November 2, ALL SOULS DAY Wis 3:1-9/Ps 23:1-6/Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9/Jn 6:37-40

8:30 a.m. Agnes Cicci - Larry & Vickie Lewis 7:00 p.m. All Souls Memorial Mass Friday, November 3, Weekday Mass/First Friday Rom 9:1-5/Ps 147:12-15, 19-20/Lk 14:1-6 8:30 a.m. Sr. Mary Anthony Venneri - Deacon Vic Satter 6 - 9 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Saturday, November 4, St. Charles Borromeo Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29/Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18/Lk 14:1, 7-11

8:30 a.m. Mary Parish - Anna Mae Whitco Confessions after 8:30 a.m. Mass daily Sunday, November 5, Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Mal 1:14b—2:2b, 8-10/Ps 131:1-3/1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13/Mt 23:1-12

6:00 p.m. (Sat.) Lisa Abbott - Rita Ritz 8:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. In Thanksgiving - Carol & Jack Schneider

“TO THE GLORY OF GOD” The Flowers on our Altar today are presented

“In Memory of the Deceased Members of the Kunkel & Adams Families” requested by Jim & Carolyn

Kunkel.

“In Memory of Steve & Mary Parish, Sr. &

Susan Lipinski” requested by Steve & Mary Parish & Family.

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Financial Overview Needed/week…………...…………. $8,687.65

Last week ……………………… $5,495.40 Deficit/Surplus……………… …….($3,192.25)

Mission Sunday Collection $2,096.00