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ROMAN   101 West Church Avenue Masontown, Pennsylvania 15461 Phone: 7245837866 • Fax: 7245830373 Website: www.sfoafayette.org email: [email protected]  A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

 Rev. Marlon Pates, Pastor June 27, 2021 [email protected] 

Monday, Wednesday, Friday8:00 am Saturday4:00 pm 8:00 am & 11:30 am Confessions: Saturday 3:003:30 pm  

Tuesday & Thursday8:00 am Saturday:4:00 pm Sunday 9:30 am Confessions: Saturday 3:003:30 pm  Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm  Bulletin Articles: The deadline for placing articles in the bulletin is Monday at Noon.  New Parishioners, Welcome! Please register as soon as possible.   Communion to the Homebound is provided on a regular basis. Call the Parish Office to be added to our list.  Sacrament of : By appointment. to your baby’s Baptism, you must be a registered, practicing member of this parish.  Sacrament of Marriage: Requires parish membership by at least one of the parties for six months prior to making arrangements for marriage. Weddings should be scheduled one year in advance.  Prayer Chain: To request prayer, please call Patty 7242459746 or Valeria 7245839460 

 ......  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,  I would like to thank the many of you who offered prayers for me as I recover from a mini stroke. The power of prayer is wonderful!  I would also like to thank those who planned and executed the farewell parties and to all who attended them. It was a great time had by all.  I offer you a friendly reminder of my new address: Fr. Bill Berkey 306 Saint John’s Way Latrobe, PA 15650  Also a reminder that my birthday is July 15 and Fr. Marlon’s is July 18   Thank you and may you continue to shine brightly before our Lord!!!!  Peace, Father Bill

 Today is the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time  The opening antiphon invites us to clap our hands and shout with joy, for our is a God of life. God brought life into the world at creation, making us in the divine image. brought new life to the world, redeeming us and preparing us for eternal life with the Lord. We come together here today, as we do each Sunday, to hear the word of God, to be nourished in the , and to give praise and glory to God. May our lives, energized by the Holy Spirit, witness to the wonderful generosity of our God, our God of life.  Question of the Week: How does my faith in the Lord give me hope when I might otherwise feel hopeless?                                                                                     Monday is the Feast of Saint  A of St. , he is an early witness to the recognition of the four accounts of the , to the unique importance of the Bishop of Rome, and to the  the handing on of ecclesial authority from the Apostles themselves. He served as Bishop for 25 years and died in 202.  Tuesday is the Feast of Peter and Paul  These are the two great pillars of our Faith. Peter was called by Christ to lead and care for Christ’s entire flock and Paul, a reformed Pharisee, carried out this missionary mandate. They both ended their ministry in Rome around the year 54. Tradition holds that Peter was crucified upside down and Paul was beheaded by the sword.  Wednesday is the Feast of the First of the Holy Roman Church  This day we commemorate the martyrs who died between the years 6468 AD, around the same time as Saints Peter and Paul. The emperor Nero was accused of starting the Great Fire of Rome and to divert attention from himself and satisfy his appetite for cruelty, he turned the blame on the Christians in Rome. They were rounded up and killed by various means.  Thursday is the Feast of Saint Junipero Serra  a Spanish Franciscan , best known for founding the string of twentyone missions that stretch from San Diego to Sonoma, California. The chapel at Mission San Juan Capistrano is believed to be the oldest standing building in California, the only mission left where he celebrated the liturgy.  Saturday is the Feast of Saint Thomas, the Apostle. Upon confronting the resurrected Jesus, Thomas breaks through his unbelief with the ultimate confession that Jesus is my Lord and my God, thus addressing faith in the crucified, risen one in the same terms that Israel addressed Yaweh, their Lord and God, the highest honor possible.   

JESUS’ EXAMPLE OF HELPING OTHERS  In today’s second reading, Saint Paul offers a wonderful argument to his converts at Corinth for seek- ing to help those in need. He is dealing with a practical problem, arranging a collection for the poor of the church of Jerusalem; but as he often does, he develops an im- portant teaching about Jesus to make his point. After asking that they show their faith by generous gifts, he reminds them of the “gracious act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, for your sake he became poor, so that by his you might become rich.” Thank you to the Confirmation Class who chose to tidy  In the , our Lord assumed our human up the of Saint in Masontown nature, certainly becoming poor for one who is God. The & Saint in Footedale as their Service ultimate gracious act of this poverty was going to the Project. They did a great ! Please keep them in cross with all its terrible sufferings. By this act of pov- prayer as they journey toward their Confirmation Day erty we definitely become rich. Now our can be for- on 4, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. given; we can share in the very life of God through the sacraments; we can attain eternal !   The Practice of Stewardship INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK Today’s reading from St. Paul explains the “divine econ-  “Do not be afraid, just have faith.” God does not omy” of stewardship  “The relief of others ought not to rejoice in our demise or our destruction. Rather, He impoverish you; there should be a certain equality. Your made us in His image and desires that we have life. He plenty at the present time should supply their need so that also desires that we be healed and know His loving touch. their surplus may in turn one day supply your need.” There is great power in an embrace offered in love. The  touch of another can heal wounds and restore life. There The Peter’s Pence / Support of the  is also power in faith. Faith can turn us toward the truth Collection will be taken this weekend. and toward God. Both love and faith can lead us to hope The Peter’s Pence Collection helps fund the charitable that no matter what we encounter, God will continue to works of the Holy Father and provides emergency relief sustain us in being. He will not allow us to perish. God assistance for people suffering from war, oppression and can profoundly change how we see Him, ourselves and natural disasters. The Support of the Holy See Collection one another. God desires that we turn toward Him and be is used to meet the Diocese’s obligation arising from healed of all that wounds and binds us so that we can be Canon 1271 to contribute to the support of the free and enjoy the fullness of life. We are asked to arise operational expenses of the Holy See. and walk proudly with this lifegiving faith. Reach out  and share this faith with someone this week so that they too can receive God’s life changing embrace and heed Collection of Paper Products His call to wholeness. We will resume the monthly collection of paper products  to share with our local food banks on the first weekend PRACTICE OF CHARITY of the month. If you have these items to donate, please  The continuing crisis in rising healthcare costs bring them next weekend. Since we haven’t been able to and lack of access can cause great concern to anyone collect these items during the pandemic, the need is even with a serious illness. This is especially true for those greater than before. Your support is greatly appreciated.  who are impoverished. Fortunately, the efforts of organi-  zations such as (CRS), Doctors  without Borders and community health clinics for the  poor are examples of God’s healing Spirit alleviating June 20: $4,614; loose 258; monthly $1,385; those who suffer. God is at work in these doctors, nurses online $167; children $16; Father’s Day $1,769; and health care professionals just as God healed the Accent $247 totaling $8,456 daughter of Jarius and the woman afflicted with hemor- 246 envelopes used of 816 issued  rhages, as described in today’s Gospel. Prayer is a strong Our Parish is very grateful for your continued tool to help us become more compassionate toward our support  especially during this critical time! brothers and sisters who may be seriously ill. Sacred Steps  Sacramental Celebrations at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish  Parish Sympathy is expressed to the families of † John F. Shaffer, Jr. who was buried Thursday, June 24 The month of July is dedicated to the Precious Blood.  Devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus unites us to the † Stephanie Balik mystery of faith in His sacrificial love on Calvary which who was buried Friday, June 25. purifies our hearts of and prepares us for eternal life. May God grant to them eternal life and comfort  their families. May they rest in peace. Prayer to the Precious Blood O Precious Blood of Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I ardently desire to consecrate myself FEAST OF FAITH  Preparation of the Gifts and all the days of my life to Your love and worship.  The is prepared, the gifts are received. Sev- I place myself and my loved ones, in a special manner, eral brief rites follow with accompanying prayers, some under Your powerful protection, begging that Your prayed silently by the priest and and others said benediction may ever rest upon us. O Most Precious aloud. We call this part of the Mass the “preparation.” Blood, be our light in darkness, our strength in What kind of preparation is happening? First, the presid- temptation, our consolation in sorrow, our passport to er holds up the paten or bowl containing the hosts and , and the eternal object of our praise and love. says words that Jesus must have said many times, since Amen. We pray to You Lord, help Your people whom they derive from ancient Jewish meal prayers: “Blessed You have redeemed with Your Precious Blood. are you, Lord God of all creation!” We have brought  forward our gifts, our offering to God, and now we United in Prayer: Each year, the Holy Father asks acknowledge that they are not really ours  the gifts that for our prayers for a specific intention each month. You we give are God’s gift to us. It is significant that we offer are invited to answer the Holy Father’s request and join not wheat and grapes, but bread and wine; “fruit of the many people worldwide in praying for this intention. earth and work of human hands.” Bread and wine are  both God’s work and ours. These preparatory rites also The July intention is Social Friendship prepare us for what we are about to do in the Eucharist, a We pray that, in social, economic and mystery in which divine and human meet; a holy collabo- political situations of conflict, we may ration in which our action is caught up into God’s divine be courageous and passionate architects plan.  Corinna Laughlin of dialogue and friendship.

July Calendar Ticket We still have a number of calendar tickets available. To purchase a ticket, please return the attached form to the Parish Office; contact Carletta (7245704133); Karen (7245573421) or Rose (7248868731). Tickets are also available at the Parish Office.  The tickets sell for $20; the prize total for the month is $7,000. Winning numbers will be determined by the PA Daily Lottery Evening number each day during July. If you can sell a few tickets, it would be appreciated!                                         Name: ______ Address: ______ Phone: ______ Number of Tickets Requested: ______  Saturday, June 26  Vigil: 13th Ordinary Sunday 4:00 pmM  Dominica Minnie Mojock (Aello Family) 4:00 pmF  Frank, Helen, Glodziak (Family)  Sunday, June 27  13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 amM  John Lowller (Betty Gorman) 9:30 amF  Elsie Kopec (Family) 11:30 amM  Karen Lavery (Pitchie & Rich Biller)

Monday,  Saint Irenaeus  O Lord, Be My Help 8:00 amM Birthday Blessings Fr. Thumma (Taeseok)  Today we encounter readings that draw us into the Tuesday, June 29  Saints Peter & Paul mystery of suffering and death. In the past few years, 8:00 amF Irma Yandura (Donna/George Parish) we have witnessed the devastation of life and  Wednesday, June 30  1st Martyrs of Roman Church through natural disasters and the recent Corona virus. 8:00 amM The Elentri Family (Denette DeMasi) So many lifted their lament to God simply by asking,  “Why?” This is an honest expression of anger Thursday, July 1  Saint Junipero Serra toward a God who we believe is the giver of life. 8:00 amF Rosemarie Laurita (Roland Laurita)  When we lose a loved one, we can wonder why the Friday, July 2  Weekday presence of Christ is not enough to make that person 8:00 amM Lindakay Rendina (Caroline Marella) rise, even from death, as did the little girl in today’s  Saturday, July 3  Vigil: 14th Ordinary Sunday Gospel passage. Again we raise our voices and ask, 33:30 pmM Confessions  “Why?” At moments such as these, let us make the 4:00 pmM  Mildred Demniak (M/M Mudery) prayer of the psalmist our own: “Hear, O Lord, and  33:30 pmF Confessions have pity on me; O Lord, be my helper.” Let us pray 4:00 pmF  Bart Verbanic (Wife, Joyce) that our mourning will one day be turned into dancing.  Sunday, July 4  14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 amM  Special Intention of Paul Krokus (Taeseok) 9:30 amF  Dolores Kovach (Family) 11:30 amM  Helen Miller (Aura Lozar)  

Mass Readings for the Week Ahead   Monday: Gn 18:1633; Mt 8:1822 Tuesday: Acts 12:111; 2 Tm 4:618; Mt 16:1319 Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 820; Mt 8:2834 Thursday: Gn 22:1b19; Mt 9:18 Friday: Gn 23:119, 24:18, 6267; Mt 9:913 Saturday: Eph 2:1922; Jn 20:2429 Next Sunday: Ez 2:25; 2 Cor 12:710; Mk 6:16a  Memorial Candles burn this week in loving memory of or for the special intention of:  We welcome Father Marlon Libres Pates  † Sanctuary  Henry A. Bashour new pastor of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish. requested by daughter, Mary Jo   Father Marlon joined us in November, 2020 † Blessed Mother  Thomas when he replaced Father Thumma Fathimareddy. requested by Eugene, Roseanne & Family He served these past months as Parochial Vicar  †  Irma Yandura at Saint Francis of Assisi as well as St. Peter’s in requested by Donna & George Parish Brownsville and St. Cecilia’s in Grindstone.   †  Special Intention We welcome Father Marlon and offer requested by Peter Rohol him our prayers and support.  John HAIR LAIR M. Fabry CFSP, CPC, & TANNING Funeral Director 508 EAST CHURCH 724-583-9550 ST. MASONTOWN

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