Blaise Parish 772 Ohio Avenue • Midland, Pennsylvania 15059

“A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust”

October 22, 2017 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rev. Michael L. Yaksick, M. Div., M.A. Pastor

Belle D’Angelo Parish Secretary

Roberta Noah Parish Secretary Safe Environment Coordinator

Dorothy Mancini Music Minister

Virginia Samosky Faith Formation Program Manager

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 9:30 A.M. Daily: As scheduled

BAPTISMS

Are held on Sundays by appointment. Attendance at our Parish Office Hours quarterly Pre-Baptism seminar is required. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 10 - 3 P.M. RECONCILIATION Closed on Wednesdays. Saturdays 3 - 4 P.M.

WEDDINGS Mission Statement Must be scheduled at least six months in advance. The mission of St. Blaise Parish is to welcome and love others with open hearts as we share the Word of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Phone Numbers: Rectory Office: (724) 643-4050 Our Core Values Fax: (724) 643-6533 Love - showing unselfish concern for the good of Religious Education: (724) 643-4663 others. E-mail: Parish Office: [email protected] Liturgy - building our Catholic faith through the grace of the Eucharist and Sacraments. Religious Education: [email protected] Youth Connection: [email protected] Sharing Faith - welcoming all to our family through Web Site: prayer, service, and example. http://www.stblaiseparish.com Encouragement - inviting others to support our Diocesan Toll-Free Number for community by sharing their talents and gifts. Abuse Response: 1-888-808-1235

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Our parish Congratulations to our twenty-five young people who received the Saturday October 21 Sacrament of Confirmation yesterday, October 21! We are very grateful to 10:00 a.m. Confirmation Ceremony Zubik for being here to confer this with Bishop David A. Zubik Sacrament upon them. May the Holy Spirit 4:30 p.m. Gabriel & Mary Modany by always guide and strengthen our Newly-Confirmed in Ken & Barbara Groscost the joy and peace of the Risen Jesus, and kindle within Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time them the fire of God ’ s love! Sunday October 22 9:30 a.m. Mary Ann & Joseph D’Itri In the bulletin this week is a brochure about our by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Dickey & Family Guild and Christian Mothers. It explains their spirit and purpose, and includes their calendar of meetings and Monday October 23 St. John of Capistrano events for the year. All women, please join us—the next 8:00 a.m. Fran Davis by Bob & Lisa Sichak meeting will be Tuesday, November 14 at 7 P.M. in the Tuesday October 24 St. Anthony Mary Claret Lyceum! 8:00 a.m. Helen Sullivan by Family Wednesday October 25 The Annual Hymnal Memorial form is also in the 8:00 a.m. Marie “Sue” Matteo by Joann Tridico bulletin again today. Thank you for your generosity in Thursday October 26 helping to subsidize our yearly Hymnals! 8:00 a.m. Cesare & Angeline Martinetti by Family Friday October 27 Please mark your calendars for our All Party 8:00 a.m. St. Blaise Parishioners on Wednesday, November 1 in the Lyceum 7—8 p.m. Worship Night in Regan Hall. following the 7 P.M. Mass!

Saturday October 28 Next Sunday, October 29 is Donut Sunday— 4:30 p.m. Jill Balser Beauverd by Pat Balser & Family please join us! Thirtieth-Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday October 29 Fr. Michael 9:30 a.m. Jessica Vojnovich DeMarco by Jamie & Nicole

Please note the 8 A.M. Mass time on Monday.

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit!

~Acts 2:4 The Tabernacle Candle burns this week for the

Frank Meredith Requested by wife, Flo. —————————————————————————–

Lectors/Eucharistic Ministers/Altar servers It’s time for the December, January & February schedule. Please let us know any dates that are not convenient for you, by Monday, November 13— please call Roberta at 724-643-1492. Thank you!

The Collections for October 14 & October 15

Sunday Offertory $3285.00 Our monthly Worship Night will be this Friday, Holy Day $15.00 October 27 from 7 to 8 P.M. in the Lyceum. Parish Development $345.00 Please join us for relaxed prayer with joyful song Hurricane Irma $50.00 & the Word of God, and for a time of fellowship following! Thank you for your faithful stewardship!

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HOME: Pete Barney, Michele Borowski, Ed Borowski, Jr., Jane Bradley, George Faith Formation for Life! Cromo, Alex de la Cruz, Tom Czerpak, Lifelong. Life-giving. Lifesaving. George Davis, Valerie Doyle, Carol Dunn,

Bertha Giordano, Steve Hapach, Barbara Religious Education Classes (CCD) Hoffman, Eugene Hurst, Mary “Betty” Hurst, Isabelle Justice, Grades 1-5: Wednesdays, 6—7:30 P.M. We begin Wendy Plansinis Kanine, Jane Kobzesf, Donald Kohan, in the Church. Carol Lancos, Marilyn Loedding, Jennifer Manheimer, Betty Grades 6-8: Sundays, 11 A.M.—12:30 P.M. We Mantell, Sue Markoski, Susan Miller, Mary Jane Monks, dismiss from the Church. No class on October 22. Lucas Morena, Christine Fedorko Martin, Ken Mitchell, Matthew Modany, Darlene Parker, Mary Pike, Mary Nutz, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd-Level 1 Andy Nuzzo, Kathy Pittser,Theresa Plansinis, Mary Ann Pre- Age 3—Kindergarten: Wednesdays, sutti, Bob Reilly, Mary Rolya, Andrew Rosepiler, Nancy 4:30—5:45 P.M. in the Atrium in Regan Hall. Ruggeri, Robert Sladick, Patty Steff, Judy Steff, Stanley Stickles, Luke Stone, Rodney Stopp, Anna Swain, Mildred St. Blaise Youth Connection (Grades 8—12) Tepsic, Rita Tornow, Andrea Torres, Louise Torres, Dominic Youth Connection Night! Sunday, October 22 Trivelli, Richard Williams, Robert Wright, Alice Zdinak. 6—8 P.M. in Regan Hall!

SPECIAL CARE: Marilyn Adkins, Gary Doyle, Mickey Join us! Bring a friend! Email: [email protected]. Maroni, Helen Newadomski, Gail Rich, Marie Walton.

HOSPITAL (names will be printed upon request of the Adult Faith Formation patient or immediate family member.) Snacks with the Saints & Wisdom: God’s Vision ______for Life! Next session: This Wednesday, October 25 Quilt Raffle! Our St. Blaise Guild & Christian 6:30 P.M.—7:30 P.M. in the Lyceum (during the time Mothers are again raffling off a beautiful handmade Quilt of R. E. Classes! This week we will reflect on the life and Steelers Afghan this year. Tickets will be available of a Saint! in the main entrance of the Church following the weekend Masses. The drawing will be at the G & CM Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 3 (winner need not be present). A reminder that the fundraising of our G & CM is for the whole parish, so thank you for your support of their efforts for us! Parish Events

Eucharistic Adoration with Chaplet of Divine Mercy Quigley Catholic High School invites all to their & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament FALL OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, October 29 from First Fridays, 7 - 8 P.M. in the Church. 2:00-4:00 P.M. Quigley Catholic is a college preparatory High School that places a high priority Adult Vocal Choir not only on academics, but also on faith formation. New members needed and welcomed! Please see Quigley Catholic is consistently recognized among the the Music Minister, Dorothy Mancini for more info. top Catholic High Schools in the nation. All are (Diocesan clearances required before beginning this welcome! If you would like more information please ministry). call 724-869-2188 or email us at admissions@qchs. To pre-register, please complete the registration form found Guild & Christian Mothers at www.qchs.org/admissions. Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 14 at 7 P.M. in the the Lyceum.

At St. Monica Parish, Chippewa: Pray & Play: A Mother’s Rosary Group Thursdays, 10 - 11 A.M. in classroom.

Depresssion and Suicide Seminar: This Tuesday, Worship Night October 24 at 6:45 P.M., presented by the Knights of Friday, October 27, 7—8 P.M. in the Lyceum. Columbus Council 604. Join us for a night of discussion about these important issues in Founders’ Hall at 116 Table of Plenty Community Dinner: Fellowship & Thorndale Drive, Chippewa. Learn about risk factors, a Meal, no charge: Last Tuesday of the month, warning signs, prevention, and local resources in 5 - 6 P.M. in the Lyceum. Next Meal: October 31. combatting depression and suicide. Speakers will include a licensed psychologist and the Beaver County WIC Food Program: Regan Hall November 6, 2017. Depression and Suicide Group. Help us combat the Pre -registration required—call 1-866-942-2778. stigma of mental health issues by being informed.