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

OCTOBER 8, 2017 - TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY ON ORDINARY TIME

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
Mrs. Kathy Miller ............................ Lead Administrator
kmiller@madonnacatholic.com
Mrs. Kathy Miller ................................. Faith Formation
kmiller@madonnacatholic.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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October 8, 2017
Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, October 7, 2017
4:00pm Mary Trotta (St. Damien Altar
Rosary/Christian Mothers)
Sunday, October 8, 2017
8:30am Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
11:00am Rose Venanzi (Bill Ryan & Family)
Monday, October 9, 2017
8:00am Rev. Paul P. Leger (Mary Hodge)
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
8:00am David Martinez (Peggy)
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
8:00am Earl Kopp (Donna)
Thursday, October 12, 2017
8:00am Anita Zonca (Dan & Martha Ghilani)
Friday, October 13, 2017
8:00am Madeline Wilson (Thelma Lutes)
1:30pm MCRS School Mass
Saturday, October 14, 2017
4:00pm Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
Sunday, October 15, 2017
8:30am Mike & Frances Babich
(Rod & Chris Babich)
11:00am Sr. Peggy Flaherty, CDP
(Flaherty Family)
Rest In Peace
In the charity of your prayers we kindly ask
that you please pray for the repose of the soul
of Mary Mele. May God grant her eternal
rest, may Perpetual Light shine upon her soul
and may all the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace .
The peace of God... will guard your hearts and
minds. (Philippians 4:7)
Lord, thank you for guarding me with your peace!
DONUTS ~ THIS WEEKEND
Our St. Damiens Donuts are
on sale this weekend,
October 7th & 8th.
ST. DAMIEN FAITH FORMATION
Oct. 8: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8
Oct. 15: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Confirmation
Oct. 22: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Decision Point
Oct. 29: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Confirmation
MARK YOUR CALENDAR ~
CONFIRMATION CLASS
The St. Damien Confirmation Class for the 2017-
2018 candidates will begin on Sunday, October 15th
from 9:30am until 10:45am in the Madonna Catholic
Regional School. Please bring a copy of your Bap-
tism certificate if you were not at either the former
Transfiguration or St. Anthonys churches. It is a re-
quirement that the students attend Mass after class
to fulfill the time requirement, since the Confirma-
tion class only meets every other weekend.
ATTENTION: ALL HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS (10th through 12th grade)
Come and Study how to Learn,
Live and Love Jesus!
DECISION POINT
Begins: October 22, 2017
How often: Twice a month (2nd & 4th Sundays)
When: Sundays at 9:30am
Where: Parish Center
Please register by calling the parish office or for
more information, call Debra Reis at 724-678-9532.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Parish Center)
Every Tuesday morning from 11:00am-12Noon)
Servants of the Little Way (Chapel) The first Tuesday
of every month at 6:00pm.
Holy Hour(Church) The third Wednesday of each
month @ 7:00pm
Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) This Friday from
12:00noon6:00pm. Call 724-747-7071 for schedul-
ing.
Catholic Mens Fellowship The 1st & 3rd Saturday
of each month at 7:30-8am at St. Damien for Adora-
tion, to St. Francis for 8:30am Mass and then to break-
fast.
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.
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Produce Good Fruit Todays readings are focused around the image of a
vineyard. A vine grower works hard to cultivate the soil and tends the vines in
order that they may produce good fruit. As Christians we are called, with the
help of God, to tend to our hearts that they may be fertile and produce the fruit of
the Spirit love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentle-
ness, self-control in abundance. On Mission for The Church Alive! seeks to
make our parishes and ministries vibrant and effective seedbeds where Gods
gifts can be nourished and nurtured and more bountiful fruit can be produced. Dont wait to prepare
your heart for the good work God wants to accomplish through you. Ready yourself for the changes
that are ahead and for the good spiritual fruit you can produce to strengthen the Church. Visit onmis-
sionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.

COLUMBIETTES 6TH ANNUAL PENNY BINGO

Sunday, October 15, 2017 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Madonna School Hall, 731 Chess St.
Tickets$15.00 includes: Lunch, Games, Penny Auction, Door Prizes
For information or tickets call: Irene Dzimiera @ 724-258-8634
Specials, Basket Raffle, Lottery Tree, 50/50 Drawing Additional Cost
PROCEEDS BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES

Anointing of the Sick ~ October 28th-29th (please note change of date)

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is for those among us who are sick and in-
firmed, those who are elderly may be anointed if they are in weak condition even though
no dangerous illness is present and sick children may be anointed if they have sufficient
use of reason to be comforted by the sacrament. No longer should we think of the Anoint-
ing of the Sick as simply Last Rites. The sacrament in fact is for the living. The Anointing of the
Sick is the Churchs provision for spiritual and corporal remedy. The Sacrament removes all sins and
punishment for sin even if a person is unconscious, however the person must be alive for the sacra-
ment to take effect. We will celebrate a communal rite of the Anointing of the Sick at all Masses on
the weekend of October 28th-29th. Please call the Parish Office if you plan to be anointed and let
us know which Mass you will be attending. Homebound who are unable to attend the communal
service, but would like to be anointed, are invited to call the Parish Office to make an appointment for
Fr. Bill to make a visit.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ~ FALL PROJECT is collecting used and

new shoes for adults and children. SneakersBootsFlip FlopsAny
kind of shoes. NOW until November 30th,
you can put the shoes in the bin in the vestibule of the Church.

DONT FORGET THE ST. DAMIEN FOOD BANK

October pick-up date is: Wednesday, October 18th from 10am-2pm and 5-7pm
Items needed for the month of October are:
Cereal, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Canned Pumpkin, Instant Potatoes and Toilet Paper
*Please be sure to check expiration dates on items given to the Food Bank, Thank you!
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St. Damien Soup Kitchen Ladles of Love to Start-up

The St. Damien Soup Kitchen will be starting up again on Saturday, October 21st from
8:00am-12:00pm. The kitchen operates in the kitchen at the parish park on the first and
third Saturdays of the month beginning in October and ending in April. Volunteers to
prep the soup are always welcome. Please contact Gert Wiliuszis, RaeAnn or Deacon Al
Poroda if you are interested in helping or if you would like to donate soup items (noodles, vegeta-
bles, meat, broth, etc.) The St. Damien Soup Kitchen serves many of the communities elderly and
families in need. The kitchen is open to all. Delivery can be scheduled to those who are homebound.

PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY

A Public Square Rosary will be held in Chess Park next Saturday, October 14th at 12pm.
Your attendance is hopefully requested.

Support Group for Autoimmune Disease

Wed like to begin a support group here at the parish for those with Autoimmune diseases. Ive put
a post out on Facebook asking if there was an interest in the Mon Valley, and have gotten a very posi-
tive response. This group would be for patients and caregivers to voice concerns, share what works
for the patient and what helps us get through most days. We want to keep the group positive and sup-
portive to help those suffering, and hopefully bring some relief and joy to those lives affected by
these diseases. If you or someone you know may be interested, please email me at:
deaconal611@gmail.com. Praying well be able to start this in the next month or two.

Blessing of the Animals ~ St. Francis of Assisi

This Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 2:00pm at Finley Hall, St. Francis of Assisi, there will be a tradition-
al Blessing of the Animals celebrated by Bishop William Waltersheid. Bring your pets for this special
blessing.

Bethel AME Church - 700 W. Main St.

Bazaar & Fleatique
Saturday, October 7, 2017
8am-3pm
Antiques, Collectibles, Novelty Items,
Household Goods and Free Clothing!
Corn Fritter Breakfast & Chicken Pot Pie Dinner
Monday, October 9, 2017
Breakfast from 8am-Noon ($6.00 - All You Can Eat)
Dinner from 4-7pm ($12.00)
Call before 2pm for take out dinners. 724-258-6491

College Discernment Night

Come to discern how the Lord is calling you to serve Him and to learn more about the priesthood at
the College Discernment Night, held Monday, October 23 from 5:45 pm to 8:30 pm at St. Paul Sem-
inary. The evening will include Evening Prayer, a talk by Father Mike Ackerman, adoration, dinner,
and a bonfire. All college and post-college men are welcome. To register, email tsulli-
van@diopitt.org.

CLASS OF 2022students and parents please join us!

Serra Catholic High SchoolOPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 7:00pm
Meet our faculty, parents, and students. Hope to see you there!
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Offertory Report 10/01/2017

Pastoral Impressions
Offertory Mass By Fr. Bill
4:00pm 2969.00 Our Attendance
8:30am 1760.00 Offering Jesus speaks today of a vineyard,
Back
11:00am 1433.00 To 4:00pm 153 and this vineyard bears good
Mail In 1166.00 God 8:30am 173 fruit. Its tenants, however, are
11:00am 203 another story. Imagine tenants
Total $ 7,328.00 who are responsible for harvesting the crops but
Total 529 ignore the owners representatives who come to
Weekly Offertory Goal
$7,500 collect the harvest. And not only do they ignore
Hurricane Irma Relief: the representatives, but they harm and even kill
$ 1,772.00 them. And then they go further and kill the own-
ers son, thinking that they can inherit the land.
In Jesus parable he goes ono to say that the
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY owner will get rid of those wicked tenants and
In two weeks, we will celebrate World Mis- will get new tenants who will give him the fruits
sion Sunday. Each year, the entire church is of the harvest on time.
invited to support the young mission dioces-
es in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Scripture scholars will tell you that Jesus is
warning the chief priests and elders of what will
parts of Latin America and Europe, where happen when they reject him who was sent by
priests, religious and lay leaders serve the his Father. These chief priests and elders are the
poorest of the poor. This year, we are invited wicked, greedy tenants of Gods vineyard. But
to Chat With The Pope to learn more about there is another story being told today as well,
his missions. Scan this years World Mission that of Isaiahs wild grapes and Matthews good
Sunday poster using Facebook Messenger grapes.
for your mobile device, or learn more at
ChatWithThePope.org. Neither Isaiah nor Jesus was talking about avo-
cados, mangos, or whatever your favorite fruit
might be. In one sense, however, we are those
Madonna Catholic Regional wicked tenants who are greedy and want the
School harvest for ourselves. But what is the good fruit
731 Chess St. that we need to cultivate and give back to Jesus
Monongahela, PA rather than greedily keep for ourselves?
MCRS has students in Preschool Grade We all know that in our world there are many
8. If you would like information about en- needy persons. There are problems where we
rollment, fundraisers, or how you can help live that need our help We know it is important
keep Catholic education alive in the Mon to share whatever wealth we might have, but
Valley, please call the school office at money is not the only answerwe are the an-
724-258-3199. Be sure to like us on Fa- swer. Are you able to do any volunteer work?
cebook! There are so many places in our world that need
our willing help. Before we can do any good we
Cash Bash & Night At The Races must open ourselves to God, who is the best
Saturday, November 18, 2017 grower of good fruit. If we are faithful to God,
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