Our Parish Bulletin for the Weekend of DECEMBER 27, 2020 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY and JOSEPH - Our Parish Feast Day
From the Desk of Father Willie… UPDATE: Sarris Candies Christmas Fundraiser: It is with great joy that I extend to you, on A special note of gratitude to ALL who behalf of our parish staff, a happy Parish helped to make our parish’s FIRST Christmas Feast Day and a blessed, healthy, and Candy fundraiser such a huge success. prosperous 2021! As we celebrate the Because of your generosity (and love of feast of the Holy Family, we recall that delicious chocolate) at the time of this weekend’s special bond held by Jesus, Mary and bulletin publication, Sarris Christmas Candy sales Joseph, and the example they provide us all. On New generated a total profit of $1,580.47 from on-line and Year’s Day, January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, reminds us “paper order” purchases. These funds will assist that Mary in role of Mother of God, has also been tremendously in our evangelization efforts and also charged with being the mother of each and every one of make the Christmas Season a little sweeter! us. What a gift to ponder! May these two great feasts Note: We have already had requests for information fill us with hope in the year ahead and enable us to find about our currently planned Sarris Chocolates Easter strength when we encounter struggles. I pray that the Candy Sale! Enjoy!
Yuletide Season continues to be a source of joy for you and your loved ones. Happy New Year! - Father Willie White Socks for Tomorrows Hope of Coalport, PA We continue to collect men’s white athletic Congratulations Bishop-elect Kulick! socks to benefit Tomorrows Hope, a shelter On Friday, December 18, 2020 the Diocese for homeless male veterans of our region. of Greensburg was blessed to have our 6th Your generosity will brighten the Bishop (Ordinary) named. We rejoice on Christmas Season and winter months for those who hearing this great news and pray that have sacrificed so much for others. You can drop off Bishop-elect Kulick will be blessed with socks in the Nazareth Room as indicated.
the wisdom, courage, and strength that a PLEASE NOTE: Because of your generous response, and shepherd needs to tend his flock! that of neighboring faith communities of the United Bishop-elect Larry J. Kulick is a Western Laurel Ridge Ministerium, we will continue to collect Pennsylvania native and a devoted servant to the Lord, socks at least through Sunday, January 3, 2021.
best characterized as a "roll up his sleeves and get to Because of recently promulgated COVID-19 guidelines work" kind of leader. On Friday, Dec. 18, he was of the Sate of Pennsylvania, we have been instructed appointed by The Holy Father, Pope Francis, as the sixth that we are not able to deliver the socks to Tomorrows Bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg. Prior to his Hope until at least January 4, 2021, but that date may appointment Bishop-elect, Monsignor Kulick served as change. As soon as they are permitted by the state to Diocesan Administrator after his predecessor Bishop receive in-person deliveries, we will get the socks to Malesic was installed as Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland them. We are approaching 1,000 pairs of socks at this in September. point which will allow for the approximate 100 ‘I would like to express my gratitude to the Holy Father for residents in the program now to receive 7 pairs of socks his confidence and trust in appointing me as Bishop of the each. The additional socks will be shared as new Diocese of Greensburg. Western PA has always been my residents move into the program accordingly in the home. I feel honored to be able to serve as Bishop in the year ahead. They NEVER have too many socks on hand Diocese where I was born, raised, educated, ordained and since the need continues all year long! The have served my entire life,’ said Bishop-elect Kulick.” administrator of this amazing program expressed his
(This excerpt was taken from, For additional information deepest gratitude for your generous response to this please visit www.dioceseofgreensburg.org.) annual event. Rest in Peace May all of those connected to our parish in any way, those from the greater community, and those from around the world who have died from COVID-19 rest in God’s peace. May their families find comfort in our prayerful support.
TELLERS: Monday, December 28: Bill/Peggy Lichtenfels. - Anyone who may be interested in our Money Counting Ministry, please contact Father Willie. Thanks so much! VERY IMPORTANT: Compliance Required BIRTHDAYS TO CELEBRATE All parishioners and friends of our parish age 18 and Fran Moore, Dave Harkleroad, Buffy Ludwig, Paul Romanko, over who currently or plan to volunteer in any ministry Crystal Gindlesperger, Thomas Mack, Brian Price, Julie or service capacity must be compliant with PA State Law Smyder, Michael Stahura, Mitch Maloskey, Nick Roddy, Patti and Diocesan Policies to do so. PLEASE contact me or Tamm, John Patrick Burda, Sophie Kuzminsky, Ross Penrose. Danielle Cribbs to help you with this process. If you have not worked on getting your clearances updated, you May these and all who celebrate the precious gift of life be must be in touch with us in person or by phone at blessed abundantly. May 2021 be a year filled with good 814.446.5759 ASAP. This is NECESSARY if you want to health and prosperity! continue to volunteer. It is not difficult.
Parish Office Holiday Hours MASS SCHEDULE Our Parish Office will be closed in recognition of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, on Thursday, Saturday, Dec. 26 - THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY and JOSEPH December 31 and on Friday, January 1, 2021. We will Have a blessed Parish Feast Day Weekend! resume regular Office Hours on Monday, January 4 at (No scheduled Sacrament of Reconciliation) 9:00 AM. Mass of Anticipation STEWARDSHIP REPORT 4:00 PM +Living & Deceased Members of Deposit on December 21, 2020 Holy Family Parish
Regular Offertory Collection ...... $ 3,697.00 Sunday, Dec. 27 Candles…………….…………………………….….……$ 48.00 9:30 AM For the people of Holy Family Parish
Children’s……………………… ...…………………….$ 70.00 Monday, Dec. 28 - THE HOLY INNOCENTS Loose …………………………………………...…… ....$ 119.00 (No Weekday Mass scheduled today) Christmas Flowers…………………………….……..$ 50.00 Christmas Offering…………………………………..$ 300.00 Tuesday, Dec. 29 - St. Thomas Becket - +1170 Immaculate Conception…………………………..$ 60.00 (No Weekday Mass scheduled today) Hearts & Homes………………………………………$ 603.00 Total Parish Collection…….…..……….…….…..$ 4,947.00 Wednesday, Dec. 30 - St. Sylvester I - +335 Dependent Children…….$10 (No Weekday Mass scheduled today)
We ask that you consider using the offertory envelopes Thursday, Dec. 31 - THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, received in the mail. The Diocese of Greensburg MOTHER OF GOD - VIGIL recommends that offerings be made, if possible, by 5:30 PM +John, David & Heather Franklin - Marge Franklin check. Thanks so much! Friday, Jan. 1 - THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, OUR PARISH PRAYER CHAIN MOTHER OF GOD (New Year’s Day)
Carmella Ansell, Robert and Roberta Botteicher, Frank 10:00 AM For the people of Holy Family Parish Fratrich, Jim Trusz, Barb Hudnall, Mary Verba, Margie Cassidy, Lena Heming, Frances Moore, Donna Kovalcik, Saturday, Jan. 2 - EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Sophie Kuzminsky, Valeria Jones, Joanne and Heather (No scheduled Sacrament of Reconciliation) Boske, David Lichvar, Vince Strugala, Janet Troyan, Dale Keller, Fuzz and Liz Fatula, Leanne and Jim Wascak, Mary Mass of Anticipation Griffith, Dave Griffith, MaryLou McGeary, MaryAnn 4:00 PM +Victor, Anna & Robert Rengh - Janet Rengh
Ofman, Barb Machak, Joan Mack, Gerry Page, Carol Sunday, Jan. 3 Hohman, Jim Yaworski, Roger Gates, Leo Altimus, John 9:30 AM For the People of Holy Family Parish Catanese, Randy Rensko, Jr., Inez Rager, Louise Cengia, Tammy Bartlett, Ruth Moore, Billy Cornetto, Barbara PLEASE NOTE: Parish calendars for 2021 sponsored by the Gavin, Eric Moran, Danny Auld, Shirley Bates, Alicia JON A. MEESE FUNERAL HOME and the KENNETH A. Wallace, Patti Tamm, Margie Henry, Mickey Swartz. STUART & RICHARD C. STUART FUNERAL HOMES Please keep our parish loved ones in your prayers. If you continue to be available in the Nazareth Room. We greatly have a prayer request, please call the Parish Office at appreciated their generosity that provides a secular and 814.446.5759 and add their name to our prayer list. liturgical calendar for all to enjoy!