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

JANUARY 29, 2017 - THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PASTORAL STAFF
Fr. William R. Terza ............................................. Pastor
stdamienterzab@verizon.net
Deacon Al Poroda.............................Permanent Deacon
DeaconAl611@gmail.com or 724-258-7742 x 13
Mrs. Kathryn Wray ............................. Director of Music
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.

MISSION STATEMENT
St. Damien of Molokai is a Catholic parish family which recognizes and
embraces the gifts and talents of our faith filled people. The life of our
patron saint inspires us to lead lives of love, hope and charity. Moving
forward, we will grow through our liturgy, teachings and outreach to all,
with the help of God and the gifts received through the Holy Eucharist.

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St. Damien of Molokai Parish, Monongahela

January 29, 2017

The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary time

Saturday, January 28, 2017

4:00pm Robert Lee (Wife, Nellie & Family)
Sunday, January 29, 2017
8:30am Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
11:00am David J. Benney
(Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Benney)
Monday, January 30, 2017
8:00am William & Irene Condie (Daughter, Kathy)
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
8:00am Mary Savarino (Jim & JoAnne Coughlin)
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
8:00am Carl Ornot
(Herman, Cecelia & Rosie Pennline)
Thursday, February 2, 2017
8:00am Florence Andrick
(Rosemary & Harold Strenske)
Friday, February 3, 2017
8:00am Mary Quattrone
(Michael & Dolly Vugrinovich)
1:30pm School MassSpecial Intention of the Priest
Saturday, February 4, 2017
4:00pm Don Mellinger
(Dominic & Debra Antonelli)
Sunday, February 5, 2017
8:30am Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
11:00am Connie Amicucci & Liz McGinley
(Mark & Patty McGinley)

Baptism Congratulations
Congratulations to the family of
Brielle Grace Lipchinsky
whose baptism was recently celebrated.
May she remain close to the Lord Jesus all
the days of her life and may she be blessed
with good health, much happiness,
and the wisdom of the Lord.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will
be great in heaven.
(Matthew 5:12)
Thank you, Jesus, that your kingdom will
come. I place my hope in you.

FAITH FORMATION
JAN. 29: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Confirmation
FEB. 5:
9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Confirmation
FEB. 12: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Decision Point
FEB. 19: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Confirmation
FEB. 26: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Decision Point

DONUTS ~ NEXT WEEKEND

St. Damiens world famous Donuts
will be on sale in Fr. Leger
Hall next weekend,
February 4th & 5th.
Bible Study Tuesdays @ 11:00am (Parish
Center)
Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) This Friday
from 12:00noon6:00pm. Call 724-7477071 for scheduling. (weather permitting)
Holy Hour(Church) The third Wednesday
of each month @ 7:00pm
Padre Pio Prayer Group (Park Ave.
School) This Friday 6:00-7:00pm
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
Saturday 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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DISCOVERING CHRIST
If youve registered for Discovering Christ, the course begins January 31, 2017 in Marian Hall
at Mary, Mother of the Church. The course starts at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. Doors will
open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner is included. We cant wait to see you there!

ARCM ~ Super Bowl Hoagie/Pizza Sale Fundraiser

Anyone who placed an order for the ARCM Hoagie/Pizza
Sale fundraiser is reminded that pick-up is next Saturday,
February 4th at the Fr. Leger Hall (Madonna School Cafeteria) from 11:30am to 1:30pm. We thank you very much for
your support.
THE ANNUAL ALL WHITE MASSJoin Bishop David Zubik in honoring all Health
Care Professionals at the annual White Mass, 12:00 Noon on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at
Saint Paul Cathedral. A reception will be held afterward featuring local Catholic author Mike
Aquilina speaking about the healing imperative: the rise of Christianity and the invention of
medicine. All are welcome to attend. More information at www.cathmedpittsburgh.org.
FOOD COUPONS
We still collect Food Coupons from the Sunday newspaper ads at the Rectory.
They are used to purchase items for distribution by the Food Bank. Please continue to save them and bring them in. Thank you.

DONT FORGET THE ST. DAMIEN FOOD BANK

February pick-up date is: Wednesday, February 15th
from 10am-2pm and 5-7pm
Items needed for the month of February are:
Cereal, Peanut butter, Jelly, Canned Chili or Beef Stew and Spaghetti Sauce

Tri Parish Youth Group

Welcomes all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
Please join us on the following dates:
Feb. 5th Brain Games. Challenge your bestie to some of the classic games and some new favorites. Mary, Mother of the Church School Basement. 6-8pm.
Feb. 19th Mardi Gras celebration. Come and enjoy King cake and indulge in some yummy
sweets. Music and treats provided @ Mary, Mother of the Church School Basement. 6-8pm
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Amy Sands at 724-344-5537.

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St. Damien of Molokai Parish

CELEBRATION OF CANDLEMAS AND CHOIR FEST

(including participation by the St. Damien of Molokai Adult Choir!)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017 6:30 PM
St. Winifred Church
550 Sleepy Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Join us as we celebrate Candlemas, the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. It
falls on the 40th day of the Christmas/Epiphany Season. We will begin with the Blessing of
Candles, celebrate Mass together and then enjoy a concert of music featuring some of our finest parish choirs in the Pittsburgh Diocese.
At the conclusion of the concert, all choirs will join together to sing the beautiful Christmas
Anthem by John Rutter, Candlelight Carol. This piece has a special home in Pittsburgh as it
was dedicated to John Romeri and the Church of the Assumption, Bellevue. For more information, contact Kathy Wray at kfwray188@gmail.com or 724-348-6356.
World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in the Church on Thursday, February 2,
2017 and in parishes on the weekend of February 4-5, 2017. Please pray for all those who
have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special
day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to Gods gift of
their vocation.
NEWLYWEDS & GOLDEN JUBLIARIANSShare your joyful announcement with the
rest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Send your color photograph & 110-word announcement on
or before Friday, February 10, 2017, to: Wedding Guide, Pittsburgh Catholic, 135 First Ave.,
Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1513, or e-mail to khanlin@pittsburghcatholic.org. Questions?
Call Karen at 412-471-1252, Ext. 3572. Hard copy photos will be returned to those providing
a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Remember to Keep Us Updated!
As changes occur within your family (change of address, change of phone number, etc.),
please remember to update the Parish Office so that we can keep our records current.
This helps us to help you! Thank you!

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Offertory Report 01/22/2017

Offertory
Our
4:00pm
1952.00
Offering
8:30am
2115.00
Back
11:00am
1904.00
To
Mail In
214.00
God
Total

6,185.00

Weekly Offertory Goal

$7,500

Mass
Attendance
4:00pm 203
8:30am 178
11:00am 240
Total

621

End of the Year Contributions2016

All contribution reports for 2016 have

been mailed. If you do not receive
yours or have any questions about it,
please call the parish office. Thank you.

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 active volunteers. For
information about MCRS, upcoming
events or fundraisers, please call
724-258-3199.
MCRS Open House will be held
on February 1st from 7:00-8:30 pm.
All are welcome!

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Pastoral Impressions
By Fr. Bill
If we are looking for a way to
follow Jesus and to be like him,
todays readings are an excellent guide. When you stop to
think about what matters most in life or the
one thing you would give up everything else
to possess, what would that goal or prize be?
If what you want is money or status or success, put those aside for a moment and think
of happiness.
Zephaniah tells us to seek the Lord, to seek
justice and to seek humility. St. Paul is quite
clear too. He tells us that God has chosen the
foolish, the weak, the lowly, and those who
count for nothing. How we grow both physically and spiritually is spelled out in our gospel reading from the Beatitudes. Jesus taught
these to his disciples to show them how to
live. They call us to be humble and meek, to
hunger and thirst for righteousness, to be
merciful, peacemakers, and clean of heart. If
we live the Beatitudes and people notice, we
very well may suffer. Sometimes we judge
each other incorrectly. We dont give each
other the benefit of the doubt. We dont say
what Pope Francis has said, Who am I to
judge?
Think of the Beatitudes and what they ask of
us. Merciful is a good description of how we
are to live together as followers of Christ. If
we are merciful we will be kind and respectful in how we treat others, especially the elderly. We wont bully our classmates or
make fun of or totally discount persons with
physical or mental defects. We will honor
our parents and care for our children. We
wont allow ourselves to be angry or impatient with others when they annoy us. When
we live like this we will grow in humility,
and we will become clean of heart. We will
live as Jesus taught his disciples so long ago.
We will approach the happiness God calls us
to.