ST.

DAMIEN OF MOLOKAI CATHOLIC

PARISH
722 WEST MAIN STREET MONONGAHELA, PENNSYLVANIA 15063
Parish Office: 724-258-7742 Parish Fax: 724-258-8733 Madonna Catholic Regional School: 724-258-3199
Website: stdamienofmolokai.org Email: stdamienparish@verizon.net
Diocesan Victim Hotline: 1-888-808-1235

MARCH 12, 2017 - SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

PASTORAL STAFF MISSION STATEMENT
Fr. William R. Terza ............................................. Pastor St. Damien of Molokai is a Catholic parish family which recognizes and
stdamienterzab@verizon.net embraces the gifts and talents of our faith filled people. The life of our
Deacon Al Poroda.............................Permanent Deacon patron saint inspires us to lead lives of love, hope and charity. Moving
DeaconAl611@gmail.com or 724-258-7742 x 13 forward, we will grow through our liturgy, teachings and outreach to all,
Mrs. Kathryn Wray ............................. Director of Music with the help of God and the gifts received through the Holy Eucharist.
kfwray188@gmail.com
Mrs. Patricia Forsyth ................. Asst. Director of Music
pattyforsyth@comcast.net
Mr. Donald Militzer ......................................... Principal
madonnacatholicregional@earthlink.com
Mrs. Kathy Miller ................................. Faith Formation
themillers4@hotmail.com
Phyllis DeMedio .............................................. Secretary
stdamiendemediop@verizon.net
Peggy Romeo ................................................... Secretary
stdamienromeop@verizon.net
Helena Glaneman .......... Safe Environment Coordinator
Alexsei521@yahoo.com or 724-503-7325
ST. DAMIEN FINANCIAL COUNCIL
Gloria DeRosa Alfred Galilei Steven Markovich
Antoinette Moffit Richard Pantaleo Randall Rodriguez
ST. DAMIEN PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Joyce Amatangelo Kathleen Barkey Thomas Caudill
Nancy Cole Sandra Craig Kris DAndrea
James Greaves Thomas Kustron Denise Majoris
Anna Markovich Juliann Romasco Walter Tabory
INTERIM MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil .................................................. 4:00 p.m.
Sunday ........................................8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
MondayFriday ............................................... 8:00 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Tuesday................................................... 8:309:00 a.m.
Saturdays ................................................ 3:003:30 p.m.
All Masses & Reconciliation are at St. Damien
of Molokai Church 722 West Main Street
BAPTISMS: 1st & 3rd Sundays at 12:15 p.m. and 4th
Sunday at Mass.
WEDDINGS: Please make arrangements by calling the
Parish Office 6 months in advance.
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March 12, 2017
Second Sunday of Lent
Saturday, March 11, 2017
4:00pm Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
Sunday, March 12, 2017
8:30am Norman F. Bottino (Tony, Judy & Family)
11:00am Fritz Bartolini (Thelma Bartolini)
Monday, March 13, 2017
8:00am Hazel Johnson (Joy Blackson)
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
8:00am Joseph Cichy
(Son, Dennis Cichy & Family)
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
8:00am Rose Venanzi (Ladies of Charity)
Thursday, March 16, 2017
8:00am Bagay Families (John & Mary Louise)
Friday, March 17, 2017
8:00am Martin J. Flaherty (Dorothy Weldon)
1:30pm School Mass-Special Intention of the Priest
Saturday, March 18, 2017
4:00pm Patrick P. Hearn
(Kathy Casciani & Family)
Sunday, March 19, 2017
8:30am Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
11:00am Mary Curka (Frank J. Curka)
The Way of The Cross
Thursday mornings at 9:00am,
with the children
Friday evenings at 6:30pm
Rest In Peace
In the charity of your prayers we kindly ask that
you please pray for the repose of the souls of
George Kerekes and Thelma Stulock. May
God grant them eternal rest, may Perpetual Light
shine upon their souls and may all the souls of
the faithful departed, through the mercy of God,
Rest In Peace.
This is my beloved Son. (Matthew 17:5)
Jesus, open my eyes to the glory that you
displayed before Peter, James and John.
Let that glory reign in my heart.
FAITH FORMATION
MAR. 12: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Decision Point
MAR. 19: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Confirmation
MAR. 26: No classesFamily Fun night at Mary,
Mother of the Church6pm
Vacation Bible School ~ 2017
Mighty Fortress
In Jesus, the victory is won!
Vacation Bible School ~ June12th-16th
Volunteers are needed.
For more information, please contact, Debra
Reis at 724-678-9532.
1st VBS meeting will be on Wednesday, March
15th at 6:00 pm in the Parish Center.
ARCM ~ MEADOWS BUS TRIP
St. Damien Altar Rosary & Christian Mothers
is sponsoring a daytime bus trip fundraiser to
the Meadows Casino on Thursday, April 27,
2017. Cost of the trip is $20 ($25 value-$20
free play & $5 food voucher = Free Trip).
Please call Lois Suarez at 724 258-9171 by
April 20th to make a non-refundable reserva-
tion. Proceeds will be used to provide free Va-
cation Bible School.
Bible Study Tuesdays @ 11:00am (Parish
Center)
Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) This Friday
from 12:00noon6:00pm. Call 724-747-7071
for scheduling. (weather permitting)
Holy Hour(Church) The third Wednesday of
each month @ 7:00pm
Servants of the Little Way (Chapel) The first
Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm.
Holy Name Society (Church) Second Sunday of
each month with Rosaries at 8am and then to the
parish park for the meeting after the 8:30am
Mass.
Catholic Mens Fellowship The 1st & 3rd Sat-
urday of each month at 7:30-8am at St. Damien
for Adoration, to St. Francis for 8:30am Mass
and then to breakfast.
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LENT CALLS US TO CHANGE our awareness, attitude and actions as we reflect on our
lives in relation to God and others. Where are there opportunities to
grow, heal or deepen our relationship with God, others and the world?
Think of one relationship this week that needs to change. Be open as you
pray for the other, whomever they may be, and for yourself and ask God
to change and enliven your hearts in love. Visit OnMission-
ChurchAlive.org to learn more.

The Light is On for You THIS WEEK!

This Wednesday, March 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. the Sacrament of
Reconciliation will be available in every parish in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Now is the time. God is waiting to offer you forgiveness, healing and peace.
The light is on and the confessional door will be open.

ASH WEDNESDAY ~ AT MON VALLEY HOSPITAL

Many of our Eucharistic Ministers

went to Mon Valley Hospital on Ash
Wednesday to distribute Ashes to pa-
tients and staff. Pictured left to right
are: Eucharistic Minister, Dorothy
Weldon; Deacon Al Poroda, Eucha-
ristic Minister, Walt Tabory and a
staff member of the hospital.

ANNUAL FISH FRY

The Annual Fish Fry is every Friday
through Lent (except Good Friday) from
11:30am-2:00pm and 4:00pm-7:00pm at
St. Damien Parish Park.
(behind Dierkens Drug Store)
***BAKERS: We will gladly accept any
home baked goods at Fish Fry each week.
Please drop them off at the St. Damien
Parish Park on Fridays. Thank you!

Pictured above are some of our Fish Fry workers, from left to right: John Pollock, Carol Pol-
lock, Fr. Bill, Giovanna Zanardelli, Darla Wietrzykowski & Deacon Al. Behind the scenes
are many more volunteers working hard to make our Fish Fry a big success!
Thank you to all of them!
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LADIES OF CHARITY ~ BAKELESS BAKE SALE ~ NEXT WEEKEND

St. Damian Ladies of Charity will be holding their annual Bakeless Bake Sale fundraiser. Attached
to next weeks bulletin you will find an envelope in which to enclose your donation. We cant do
what we do without your help. Every little bit that we receive helps us to help those in need in our
community. We truly appreciate your past generosity and hope that you will consider helping us
again this year. You can return your donation in the collection basket in the next few weeks or you
can mail or drop it off at the parish office. Thank you in advance for your support. God Bless.

PALM SUNDAY ~ SPAGHETTI DINNER

A Spaghetti Dinner will held on Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017 from 12:00-5:00pm in Fr. Leger Hall/
Madonna Cafeteria, 731 Chess Street, Monongahela. The dinner is hosted by the Knights of Colum-
bus, Columbiettes, Lions and Leo Club with all proceeds to benefit St. Damien of Molokai Food
Bank. Adults$8.00, Children 10 and under $5.00. Take outs Available

Ladies of Charity - Meeting reminders

There will be an LOC Executive Committee meeting this Tuesday,
March 14th at 1:00 pm in the Parish Center.
Members of the Ladies of Charity are reminded that our regular meeting takes place this Wednesday,
March 15th immediately following the 8:00 am Mass of Remembrance.

DONT FORGET THE ST. DAMIEN FOOD BANK

February pick-up date is: Wednesday, March 15th
from 10am-2pm and 5-7pm
Items needed for the month of March are:
Mac & Cheese, Cereal, Spaghetti Sauce, Au Gratin Potatoes and Canned Fruit

St. Francis of Assisi ~ Ladies of Charity ~ Ham BingoThis weekend!

A Ham Bingo sponsored by the Ladies of Charity of St. Francis of Assisi will be
held on Sunday, March 12, 2017 beginning at 1:00pm in St. Francis of Assisi /
Finley Hall. Tickets are $4.00 and include one board, additional boards are $1.00
each. Tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds to benefit the needy in our
community. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The First Baptist Church of Monongahela would like to invite the ladies of the church to a Wom-
ens Simulcast Conference with Priscilla Shirer (star of the hit movie The War Room). This
is sure to be an uplifting event to help strengthen a more personal relationship with our Lord and
Savior. The event will beheld on Saturday, April 22nd from 9:00am-4:30pm at the First Bap-
tist Church of Monongahela, 601 West Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063. The cost is $20
and includes coffee and donuts and a luncheon at 12:30pm. Seating is limited and registration is
due by April 9th. Please send your non-refundable check with name, address and phone number
to the above address. For more information or to let us know of any food restrictions/physical
limitations, call us at 724-258-7750. Hope to see you there!
 St. Damien of Molokai Parish
Offertory Report 03/05/2017
Offertory Mass
4:00pm 2461.00 Our Attendance
8:30am 1674.00 Offering
Back
11:00am 2018.00 To 4:00pm 214
Mail-In 582.00 God 8:30am 187
11:00am 242
Total $ 6,735.00
Total 643
Weekly Offertory Goal
Marriage Preparation Class
Couples planning on celebrating the Sac-
rament of Marriage are asked to note that
the Marriage Preparation Class for our
District will be held on Saturday, April
29, 2017 from 8:30am-6:00pm at Our Lady of the
Valley Parish in Donora. The day starts with a conti-
nental breakfast at 8:30am, class begins at 9:00am.
The class will end with all attending the 5:00pm
Mass at Our Lady of the Valley together. The class
will be conducted by Deacon Al and RaeAnn
Poroda. Completion of Marriage Preparation Class
is required prior to your wedding. To register,
please call the parish office at 724-258-7742. Clas-
ses may also be found at the diocesan website.
Diocesan Web Page www.diopit.org
Madonna Catholic Regional School
731 Chess St.
Monongahela, PA
MCRS, located at 731 Chess St.
Monongahela, boasts students in Preschool
Grade Eight with a dedicated staff and ac-
tive volunteers. For information about MCRS,
upcoming events or fundraisers, please call
724-258-3199.
MCRS SPRING FLOWER SALE IS BACK
BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Madonna Catholic Regional School is taking
orders for their Spring Flower and Seed
Fundraiser. If you would like to order your
spring flowers and seeds to benefit the chil-
dren at MCRS, please call the school to place
your order at 724-258-3299.
Orders are due by March 31st
Delivery will be in early May.
Great Mothers Day gift idea!
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Reflections
By Deacon Al
The Gospel and readings today
reflect our true meaning of Lent.
The Transfiguration, or transfor-
mation of Jesus before James,
John and Peter, revealing God in Jesus takes
us to the real reason we walk with our Lord over
these forty days.
We are to become a new people. Focusing not
just on the wrongs weve done since last year,
but how weve grown in Christ and will contin-
ue to grow if the gift given to us by the Father -
Our Free Will allows us to become a trans-
formed people replacing the old with the new.
Our first reading from Genesis slowly gives us
some direction on how to begin the process. We
hear Go forth from the land of your kinsfolks
and your fathers house to a new land I will
show you I will make you a great nation, a
blessing to all of the communities of the earth
but how do we do this in todays world? The
answer lies with-in us.
We as a community sometimes confuse The
Church as a building, a place of worship or
somewhere that we go to on Sundays. The truth
is we are the Church A group or a combina-
tion of people who come together as a family
being there for each others needs, wants and
hopes.
Im amazed at times when speaking with others
and mention a family from the parish, and the
person Im talking with has no idea who Im
speaking about. This is where we begin, we
need to know each other first before going out
into the world being able to bear the hardships
with and for each other as Paul directs us in the
second reading.
With that in mind, I remember a plaque that
used to hang in the corporate offices of McDon-
alds headquarters in Pittsburgh where I was a
General Manager for 13 years. The plaque read
None of us, are as good as all of us! If we as a
Catholic Family take this to heart, imagine how
our transformation can affect our community,
our diocese and the World!