October 11, 2015

Twenty-Eighth Sunday
In Ordinary Time

St. Peter Parish

October 11, 2015

MASS SCHEDULE
ST. P. THERESA LEWANDOWSKI
(MOM)
SAT 5:30 ST. A. GEORGE JOSEPH
(DONNA GOSS)
SUN 8:30 ST. P. JERRY LUTZ (FRAN HENSLER)
SUN 11:30 ST. P. JOHN CEMATE
(RUTH/BOB KLINGENSMITH)
SUN 7:00 Center FOR THE PEOPLE
MON 7:30 Center THELMA DODSON (B)
(DAUGHTER)
TUE 9:00 ST. P. ALEX NEDLEY (J ANIE)
WED 12:00 Center RICHARD MILLER (S&TW)
(SUE MRAZ)
THUR 9:00 ST. A. PHELOMENA ROSS
(MIKE/DONNA)
FRI 7:30 ST. P. JAMES FELLENZ
(note change of location)
(MARY HARTIG)
SAT

4:00

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COLLECTIONS FOR
October 4, 2015
REGULAR$4,393.69
PARISH SHARE..$1,897.00
MISSION COOP PLAN..$2,418.92

From the Desk of Music Ministry,

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Were you inspired by a teacher? Most of you will probably
respond with a resounding, Yes! But, have you ever considered that teachers are inspired by their students? What
makes a teacher return to the classroom every day? The requisite answer is often that they are called to teach--to impart
their knowledge and expertise to their students. For many of
us in the teaching profession, we are also motivated by the
moments of inspiration that occur with the four walls of our
classrooms. We live to see the joy on a students face when
that A-ha moment occurs.
In our scripture readings, teaching is often mentioned sevMASS INTENTIONS
eral times. In todays Psalm, we ask God to teach us the wisMASS SCHEDULE 10/17-10/18
dom of the heart so that the work that we do will glorify Him.
SAT 4:00 Center SISTER DONNA HAWK
The hymn, In Every Age, is based on the words of Psalm
(KAREN MCMENAMIN
90. The text of the third verse asks God to inspire and teach
(PETRELLA))
us, while still having great hope in Him.
SAT 5:30 ST. A. ETHEL CIOCHETTO
Teach us to make use of the time we have.
(BARB KRISTUFEK)
Teach us to be patient even as we wait.
SUN 8:30 ST. P. JERRY LUTZ (BOB LUTZ)
Teach us to embrace every joy and pain.
SUN 11:30 ST. P. CLARA LEONE
To sleep peacefully, and rise up strong.
(DENNY/LESLIE COLOSIMO)
In every age, O God, you have been our refuge.
SUN 7:00 Center FOR THE PEOPLE
In every age, O God, you have been our hope.
One of my favorite quotes regarding teaching comes from
CANDLES FOR MOTHERS & FATHERS DAY
Anne Sullivan Macy (1866-1936), the teacher of Helen KelSt. Peter Church: Audrey Brooks and Chester J. Bajkowski
ler. In her journal, Anne wrote of the moment when Helen
St Anthony Church: Anna F. Ferrere and Fr. George Chortos
finally understood that the letters Anne spelled into Helens
Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel: Dolores Porto and Dale
hand held meaning: My heart is singing for joy this mornMcKictrick
ing! A miracle has happened! The light of understanding has
Blessed Newman Center Chapel: Marie Ray and Mike Miller
shone upon my little pupil's mind, and behold, all things are
changed! Even though she wrote this over 100 years ago, I
IN SYMPATHY Please remember in your pr ayer s
find myself celebrating that moment with Anne every time I
Frank Buccini, father of J oe Buccini and Patricia
read her words. Whatever we do, whoever we are, we can
Scheer, mother of Rev. Mike Scheer fr om All Saints
find inspiration in the word of God.
Lutheran Church who died last week. May they enjoy the
In Christs Love,
fullness of Gods Kingdom and may God fill with consolaStacy Paparone
tion the family and friends who love and will miss them.
RESPECT LIFE MONTH October is Respect Life
Month. The desire to belong to each other in love and to
assist each other in character growth is a noble motive for
marriage and highlights the personal side of marriage sadly
neglected in previous centuries. But it would be just as
much a mistake for a couple to withdraw into themselves
and completely reject the call to raise up new life.
MASS CHANGES OCT. 16TH & 17TH Due to Oktoberfest, 7:30 a.m. Friday Mass will be at St. Peter Church
and there will be no 4:00 p.m. Saturday Mass at St. Peter,
instead there will be a polka Mass at the Parish Center.

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church - Jesus enjoins his disciples to prefer him to everything and everyone,
and bids them renounce all that [they have] for his sake and
that of the Gospel. Shortly before his passion he gave them
the example of the poor widow of Jerusalem who, out of her
poverty, gave all that she had to live on. The precept of detachment from riches is obligatory for entrance into the Kingdom of heaven. (CCC, 2544)
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PRAYER LIST Please pray for these parishioners, relatives

and friends. Rose Aszkieniewicz, Jenny Benegasi, Kim Campbell, Cyndy Ciochetto, Colleen Clendennan, Debbie Cooper,
Logan Craft, Kathy Creedon, Greta Dailey, Roxanne Dobson,
D. J. Gombita, Jack Jones, Caroline Kale, Regis Larkin, Iola
Lewandowski, Maribeth Marsh, Mark Massella, Marlene
McFeely, T. J. McGarvey, Emma Meskel, Diane Morgan,
Randy Morgan, Noah Nero, Emily Parris & Family, Munah
Pavlik, Lee Richards, Bobby Ross, Scott Sarver, Jack Schnelle,
Corky Steighner, Patty Straub, Dylan Vigil, Diane Weibel,
Jacquie Wymard, Fran Zujkowski.

ALL PARISH VOLUNTEERS - Save the Date! Our

annual appreciation dinner for all parish volunteers will be
Dec. 5th, St. Nicholas Feast Day. Hors doeuvres at 6 p.m.
and dinner at 6:30 p.m. (or following the 5:30 p.m. Mass).
Flyer and registration information in a future bulletin!
CARRIERS OF THE LIGHT ADVENT MUSICAL Any
children in grades 3-6 are invited to participate in an Advent
musical program directed by music minister Stacy Paparone. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 5:30-6:15 p.m. at the
Parish Center. Contact Stacy at musicministry@rockcatholic.org or 724-866-1292 for more information.
YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Ministr y is still looking for
students grades 9-12 to help with the Mass on Saturday, October 24, at 5:30 p,m. The Mass will be at St. Anthony,
with a social gathering afterwards. Please contact Tom
Perdian to find out how you can help. Our next Youth Ministry meeting will be on Monday, October 19th. The dates
for the Annual Lock-in and " Rake-N-Run" have been set
for November 7th and November 8th.
SAINTS & SOULS REMEMBRANCE MUSICALE
Music for All Saints and Souls will be a new event in our
community to be held on Friday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m.
at the Parish Center. There will be a concert in remembrance
of all those who have lost a loved one this year. The service
will be followed by dessert in the lounge. There will also be
a candle lit for each of the loved ones who have had a funeral
in our parish over the last year. We will be specifically re
membering the following:
Olivia Marie Meskel
Thomas Hannon
Julia Hribal
Michelle Bonetti
Catherine Barkey
Dr. Bob Berner
Laura C. Click
Deborah Blank
April Bocian

Manuel Cabrera
John V. Kristufek, Jr.
Jack A. Cokain
Cody Morris
John Cemate
Harry Richards, Jr.
Clementine Steighner
Gertrude Staab
Carmella Clara Leone

Others in the parish are welcome to have a 7-day memorial

candle ($10) lit in memory of a loved one. More information
will be in future bulletins.
PARISH COUNCIL Recently met on October 5th. Meeting
minutes are posted on our Parish Website under the Pastoral
Council tab.

BINGO CORNER
Volunteers Needed For Bingo
Name_____________________________
Phone_____________________________
Please drop in collection basket or call The Parish Office

OKOBERFEST IS NEXT WEEKEND OCT 16th & 17th

Dont forget to invite your neighbors and friends to this
parish/community event. All the details and schedule of
events are outlined in the bulletin insert one last time this
weekend. Volunteers are needed too if you are willing to
help. Pray for good weather.
1) BIG CASH RAFFLE Dr awing October 17th. Make
sure your tickets are in for one of five chances to win
$1000!!!
2) LEAVES/CUTOUTS BOARD Wer e due October 8.
If you haven't turned in your items yet, please do so as
soon as possible.
3) Registration forms for Cakes, Bakes, and Corks, Paint
and Sip, and the 5K/2K Race ar e still available at the
church entrance and online at www.rockcatholic.org
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA Exciting new titles
have arrived and are ready to be selected from the kiosks at
the back of our churches. One of the new CDs is The Catholic Teaching on Marriage and Annulments by Bishop Joseph
Perry. Are annulments just a Catholic version of divorce?
Nothing could be further from the truth. The differences are
profound, and much of the confusion springs from a misunderstanding about marriage itself. Bishop Perry explains the
key principles of the Sacrament of Marriage and applies
them to divorce and annulments.
WORLD MISSION/SECOND COLLECTION was to be
October 17th & 18th. However, since next weekend is our
parishs Oktoberfest, we will transfer the World Mission
Sunday and second collection for that appeal to the following
weekend. Please save your parish envelope for that collection for the following weekend.
CAMPUS MINISTRY NEWS
campusministry@rockcatholic.org
Facebook: Rock Catholic (SRU) or Twitter @RockCatholic
(all events held at the RC Center unless otherwise noted)
THIS WEEK Men's Night "Blood, Gore and Faith"
Guest speakers who are police, firefighters and emergency
care workers will share tales of trauma and faith. Mon. @ 8p.m.
Women's Bible Study Monday @ 7p.m.
Brewing Theology Tuesday @ 7:30p.m. at the Br ewery for
wings and a discussion. Beverages are on your own.
Oktoberfest FUN PRIZE BINGO sponsor ed by Rock
Catholic. Friday 6:30-8p.m. $5 to play!
Oktoberfest DJ Dancing for the college cr owd. Fr iday
from 8-10p.m.
Oktoberfest 5K Race Sat 9a.m.. (r egistr ation for ms on our
homepage www.rockcatholic.org)