The Diocese of Greensburg Welcomes you to……

416 SOUTH BROADWAY SCOTTDALE, PA 15683-2119 A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

December 29, 2019 ~ The Holy Family What’s Happening in our Parish………

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ...... 8:30 AM (SJE) Thursday, Friday ...... 8:30 AM (SJBS) December 31st 6pm Solemnity of Mary Vigil Adoration after Tuesday Morning Mass January 1st 9am Solemnity of Mary Holy Day Weekend Masses January 3rd 6pm Knitting Saturday Vigil ...... 4:00 PM (SJBS) Sunday ...... 8:30 AM (SJE) January 6th 7pm Worship Meeting– St. John Sunday ...... 10:30 AM (SJBS) School Holy Days of Obligation January 10th 6pm Knitting Holy Day Vigil ...... 6:00 PM (SJE) January 12th 9:30am RED Class– St. John Social Hall Holy Day ...... 9:00 AM (SJBS) January 17th 6pm Knitting SACRAMENTS Sacrament of Reconciliation: January 18th 5pm Catholic Café Daily before / after Mass and by appt. January 24th 6pm Knitting Saturday: 3:15–4:00 PM (SJBS) Sunday: 8:00–8:30 AM (SJE) January 25th 6pm Cash Bash– St. John Social Hall January 26th 9:30am RED Class Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction: January 31st 6pm Knitting All are welcome to attend Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 8:30 AM Mass Tuesdays at (SJE) until concluding at 10:00 AM with Benediction. Sacrament of Baptism: To arrange a date and instructions for the Sacrament please call the Parish Office, 724-887-6321.

Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements can be made by call- ing the office at least one year in advance. RCIA/Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Those interested in learning about becoming a member of the Catholic St. John Sanctuary Lamp In Memory of Faith contact Parish Office, 724-887-6321 Sponsors Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation are required Brian, Kenny, & Bernard Dalansky to provide a certificate of eligibility if they are not a member of our Partner Parish. To be a sponsor, you must be Baptized and With Love, Juliana Dalansky Confirmed. Any parishioner needing a certificate of eligibility to be December 21st thru January 4th a sponsor for another parish is required to personally visit the Pastoral Center to obtain a certificate at our office during business hours. Who’s Who in our Parish….. We hope this community becomes your spiritual Ministries home for years to come. We encourage all to be active participants in our celebrations as we Pastoral Council worship and praise . Expect the best from Rose Ann Husak & Dennis Figg this faith community: . Most importantly, expect to grow in your relationship with God. Of Finance Council & Festivals Worship Council course, we need your help in being a strong Mike Banaszak & June Morrocco community of faith. Be open to the . Be a good steward of your gifts of time, talent and treasure. Get involved! We’re sure you will find a ministry in which to Art & Environment Men’s Group participate. We look forward to getting to know you! June Morrocco/Mike Banaszak Joe Flora

Please note that the Parish Office is closed on St. ’s Society Evangelization the following days: Barb Shemo Marsha Callaro Wednesday, January 1st Altar Servers Lectors Mike Banaszak/Frank Rudnik Frank Rudnik

Holy Name Society Cantors/Choir Jason Lehman Jim Jacquillard

Eucharistic Ministers

Please note the Bulletin deadlines for the month of January: Catholic Daughters of America Shut-ins Date of Bulletin: Announcements to Office by Dolly Glowacki Jean Domurat

Noon, 12pm, on: “Mary Undoer of Knots” January 12th Monday, January 6th Evelyn Connors January 19th Monday, January 13th January 26th Monday, January 20th February 2nd Monday, January 27th Office Hours Parish Staff Monday thru Wednesday & Friday: 9:00-3:30pm Rev. Andrew Kawecki Closed on Thursday Pastor Office Number: 724-887-6321 Preschool Number: 724-887-9550 Rev. Elmer Alforque Fax Number: 724-887-6324 Administrator www.stjohnsandstjosephs.org [email protected]

Diane Figg Evelyn Connors Business/Pastoral Associate Preschool Teacher [email protected] School Number: 724-887-9550 Caroline Hernandez [email protected]

Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Kris Carson [email protected] Preschool Aide Chris Whoric [email protected]

Finance Secretary [email protected] Bonnie Wardenga James Jacquillard Preschool Aide Music Director [email protected] [email protected] Kristen Felentzer Bill Thompson Faith Formation Coordinator Maintenance [email protected] [email protected]

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 2 Partner Parish of St. and St. Joseph Mission Statement

The Living Faith Community of Saint John the Baptist, Scottdale, PA and Saint Joseph, Everson, PA are bridged by our common Baptism, while maintaining our respective ethnic heritages. We are called by Christ to be a nurturing community through worship and service. We are committed to preserve our Catholic Beliefs centered on the Eucharist as we become better disciples while continuing to develop strong lay leadership. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we share a vision for the future. We will become a vibrant Partner Parish where all feel loved and welcome.

The Holy Family

“‘Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to , and stay there until I tell you.’” 725 kilometers. That’s the distance on modern roads from Bethlehem to . Assuming one covered 40km a day on foot — ambitious for two young parents and their infant son — the journey would take well over two weeks. Of course, the Holy Family didn’t have modern roads. They would travel through wilderness, fear bandits, run low on water, and cross the vast Sinai Peninsula in a reverse of their forefathers in Exodus. Here, in struggle and sacrifice, are the beginnings of the forging of the Holy Family.

“Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. He stayed there until the death of Herod.” Large Jewish communities existed in most major cities of the ancient Mediterranean world, after the collapse of their kingdoms chronicled in the Old Testament, and Joseph could likely find work as a carpenter. All the same, today’s reminds us that the first formational years of Jesus as a babe-in-arms were spent in a strange land. The members of the Holy Family were foreigners, outsiders, immigrants.

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. God took on our humanity. He is in solidarity with our own trials and difficulties. On the feast of the Holy Family, we honor the special place of the family within society. We are invited, too, to recall those families who share in the struggles of the Holy Family in a particular way. We pray for immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. We pray for all parents who sacrifice their own well-being and comfort so their children may have a better life. ©LPi

AROUND OUR PARISH….. Please keep those who most need prayers in your Partner Parish Preschool 724-887-9550 daily thoughts: Preschool Teacher– Evelyn Connors Father Andrew, Apolonia, Terry, Mallory, Brady, John, Betty, Preschool Aides– Kris Carson & Bonnie Wardenga Linda & Bernard, John P., Maddie, Rose Ann, Richard K., Dorthy S., Fr. John, Bob S, A, Georgia S, Karen, Ruth Ann www.facebook.com/stjohnbaptistpreschool Anyone who is willing to help with the Prayer Chain or would like to be added to the

Prayer Chain, please contact Jean D 724-887-4073 Just a friendly reminder that Preschool will be

Charity Outreach 724-217– 6259 10:30-12:30 closed December 24th thru January 1st! We wish January 10– Food Bank & Pantry; January 24; February 7– Food Bank & you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! Pantry; ; March 6– Food Bank & Pantry; March 20; April

3– Food Bank & Pantry; April 24 St. Joseph Society next meeting is scheduled for January 8th,

It's that time of year again to plan our 2020 at 6pm with election of officers.

Partner Parish Cash Bash. It is scheduled for January 25, 2020. Now would be a great time to ask your friends and family if they are interested in buying a ticket. It is Once again our Partner Parish will be hosting the Fati- also a great Christmas gift. If you would like any you may contact the ma Pilgrim Statue in 2020. Sign up sheets will soon be Pastoral Center, Jason Taft, June Morrocco or Diane Figg. Thank you ready. We need 52 families to host this beautiful statue of Our Lady, one week at a time. If you would like a for your continue support. particular date, please call Marsha Callaro at 724-887-4562 asap. This is an excellent way to teach your children about Mary devo- tion.

Congratulations to Kaylie & Kelsie , Daughters of Matthew & Knots Knitting will resume on January 3rd at 6pm Long, baptized on December 15th at at St. John the Baptist Social Hall St. John the Baptist

From all of us here at the Pastoral Center, We wish you a Happy, Healthy & Safe New Years!

May God Bless you & your family As you ring in a year of new possibilities!

God Bless, Fr. Elmer & Staff Vocations discernment events planned for boys, young adults WINTER RETREAT All youth of the Diocese in grades 9 -12 are invited to join us for the Diocesan Days, vocations discernment for boys in grades 6-8 and their parents or guardians, will be held Saturdays, Feb. 8 and May 2, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at St. Barbara High School Winter Retreat, Chaos, sponsored by the Diocese of Greensburg. Come pray, share, learn, and take time to be with God. Join us February 21-23, Parish, Harrison City. For information or to register, visit gbgvocations.org. 2020 at Laurelville Retreat Center in Mt. Pleasant. Register now with your Exploring God’s Call, for boys in grades 9-12, will be offered Feb. 9, March 8, April parish youth ministry leader or faith formation office. For more information 19 and May 17 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Greensburg Central Catholic High School. For visit www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/winterretreat. Register by February 1 at information or to register for either group, visit gbgvocations.org. the Early Bird Registration of $100. Registration raises to $130 after February 1. Attendees are eligible for a scholarship of $50 through the Francis Fund. Get Acquainted Days at Saint Vincent College Applications for Francis Fund are due by January 1, 2020. Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, will hold Get Acquainted Day Open Houses for pro- spective students and their families Jan. 25. The day will include presentations on Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill sponsor 2019 speakers’ series academics, admission procedures, financial aid and college life, tours, and opportunities The Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill are offering speaker programs to parishes to meet with faculty, coaches and advisers of clubs and organizations. Registration and and organizations. For a full list of topics or to schedule a speaker, contact breakfast will be from 8:30-9 a.m. in the Fred Rogers Center, and the day will conclude Sister of Charity Colette Hanlon at 724-836-0406, ext. 6616, or by 12:30 p.m. To register, contact the Office of Admission at 800-793-5549 or admis- [email protected]. [email protected] or visit www.stvincent.edu/visit. Catholic Charities offers counseling for individuals, couples and fami- Alternatives.Yes announces pro-life essay contest lies Sixth- through eighth-graders are invited to submit entries for the annual pro-life essay Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg offers faith-based assistance contest sponsored by Alternatives.Yes pregnancy support center, Connellsville. Stu- with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal conflicts, recovery sup- dents living in or going to school in Westmoreland and Fayette counties are eligible. port, parenting and family issues, anger management, and other personal and This year’s theme is “All Human Life is Beautiful.” Entries must be 300-500 words, family issues. Counseling is provided by licensed, professional and experienced typed, double-spaced, with name, grade, phone number, address and school name on a therapists. Fees are low, and many insurances accepted. Offices are located in separate page or the back of the essay. Essays will be judged on originality, creativity, Greensburg, Indiana, Uniontown, Kittanning and New Kensington. For more grammar and neatness. Cash prizes will be awarded. Entries can be emailed to preg- information or an appointment, call 724-837-1840 or email counsel- [email protected] or mailed to or dropped off at Alternatives.Yes, 6 [email protected].

Frank Gallo Lane, Connellsville, PA 15425; postmarked by Jan. 22, 2020. Visitation , Mt. Pleasant West Newton parish to host Lessons and Carols Jan. 5 All You Can Eat Pancake, Egg & Sausage Breakfast Sunday, January 12, 2020 Holy Family Parish, West Newton, will presents its third annual Festival of Lessons and 8am - 12noon Carols Jan. 5, at 2 p.m. Youth of the parish will serve as readers. Light refreshments Visitation community center will be served. Menu: pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast & beverage of your choice. Adults/$7.00, children (10 & under)/$3.00 & toddlers (3 & under)/Free Buckwheat cakes will be available as well as take-out. All You Can Eat Omelet Breakfast Tickets can be purchased at the door. Sunday, January 19, 2020 Sponsored by St. Pius X Holy Name Society 8am - 12noon @ St. Pius X social hall (222 Summit St., Mt. Pleasant, PA) Adults/$7.00, children(3 - 12)/$3.00, under 3/Free Tickets will be sold at the door. There are still dates open in the 2020 Calendar for Mass Intentions. Please see the insert on how to schedule . We are using a new approach to Our Gifts for God scheduling Masses, to make it fair to all. Due to early deadlines for the bulletin, there are no new Mass Intentions & Readings for the Week of collections to post. Mass Intentions & Readings for the Week of Thank you for all you do for our Partner Parish! Saturday, December 28- The Holy Innocents, Martyr Readings: 1 Jn 1:5—2:2/Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 [7]/Mt 2:13-18 SJBS—4:00 PM + Beverly Porter– Whoric Just a friendly reminder to use a check & if you are putting in for multiple weeks, please only use one envelope!

If possible, please also use separate checks for the Cemetery Sunday, December 29– The Holy Family Collections! Readings: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/ Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1]/Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Thank you for your continued generosity! SJE– 8:30 AM- +For Parishioners SJBS- 10:30 AM + Jerod Miller– Marsha & Bob Callaro

Monday, December 30– Readings: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [11a]/Lk 2:36-40 SJBS SJBS SJE SJE– 8:30am + Loretta Yuhouse– Husband, Andrew 1/1 -10:30 12/31 -

Tuesday, December 31- Saint Sylvester I, Pope am 6:00 pm Readings: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96:1-2, 11-12, 13 [11a]/Jn 1:1-18 1/1/19 Gillott F Rudnik SJE– 6:00pm +For All Living & Deceased Parishioners 10:30 * C

Wednesday, January 1- Mary, the Holy Mother of God (holy day AM *Knepper Bradley of obligation); New Year’s Day; World Day of Peace Readings: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 [2a]/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 New SJBS– 9:00am + For All Living & Deceased Parishioners Years Farrah T Stepanic

Thursday, January 2- Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Morrocco B Shemo Bishops & Doctors of the Church © J Skow- Readings:1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 1:19-28 SJBS– 8:30am + Robert Butts 20 Year Anniversary-Mary Butts & Family Ernette ronek

SJBS SJBS SJE Friday, January 3- The Most Holy Name of Jesus 4:00 PM 10:30 AM 8:30 AM Readings: 1 Jn 2:29—3:6/Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6 [3cd]/Jn 1:29-34 1/4 & 5 D & T M SJBS– 8:30am +Philomena Stella-CDA 2020 Gillot Sebek Banaszak

Saturday, January 4- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious; National Migration *J *K Week Anderson Gamon *D Figg Readings: 1 Jn 3:7-10/Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9 [3cd]/Jn 1:35-42 Morrocco S Zylka F Rudnik SJBS—4:00 PM + For All Living & Deceased Parishioners C

Sunday, January 5– The Epiphany of the Lord Knepper Opalinski Konieczny Readings: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 11]/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 © L

SJE– 8:30 AM- +Konieczny & Skinerski Family– Gene Konieczny Miedel Ed Zylka Banaszak SJBS- 10:30 AM + Luke Smeltz– Joe Flora M

Cassady May God fill your life with love, joy and peace this Holiday Season and throughout the New Year.

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