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

AUGUST 27, 2017 - TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY ON ORDINARY TIME

PASTORAL STAFF MISSION STATEMENT
Fr. William R. Terza ............................................. Pastor St. Damien of Molokai is a Catholic parish family which recognizes and
stdamienterzab@verizon.net embraces the gifts and talents of our faith filled people. The life of our
Deacon Al Poroda.............................Permanent Deacon patron saint inspires us to lead lives of love, hope and charity. Moving
DeaconAl611@gmail.com or 724-258-7742 x 13 forward, we will grow through our liturgy, teachings and outreach to all,
Mrs. Kathryn Wray ............................. Director of Music with the help of God and the gifts received through the Holy Eucharist.
kfwray188@gmail.com
Mrs. Patricia Forsyth ................. Asst. Director of Music
pattyforsyth@comcast.net
Mrs. Kathy Miller ............................ Lead Administrator
kmiller@madonnacatholic.com
Mrs. Kathy Miller ................................. Faith Formation
kmiller@madonnacatholic.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.
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August 27, 2017
Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 26, 2017
4:00pm Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
Sunday, August 27, 2017
8:30am Kovalak & Brun Families
(John & Mary Lousie)
11:00am Rose Venanzi Bill Ryan & Family)
Monday, August 28, 2017
8:00am James W. Haines
(Donna Ewedosh & Family)
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
8:00am George Barkey (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Barkey)
Wednesday, August 230, 2017
8:00am Rose Coltogirone (Daughters)
Thursday, August 31, 2017
8:00am Mamie Ripepi (Bud & Donna Zoracki)
Friday, September 1, 2017
8:00am Emma & Martin Pietroboni
(Laura Benning)
Saturday, September 2, 2017
4:00pm Joett Fritch
(St. Damien Altar Rosary/Christian Mothers)
Sunday, September 3, 2017
8:30am Ted, Irene & Ted Jr. Chiari
(Tom & Judy Caudill)
11:00am Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
The Tuesday Morning Bi-
ble Study is getting ready
to begin again on Tuesday,
September 5th from 11am
until 12Noon. The group
meets in the Parish Center
and all are welcome!
Thirty Days of CashSeptember ticket
If you wish to purchase a ticket they will
be available at the parish office until Thurs-
day, August 31st. All ticket sellers are re-
minded that stubs and money need to be
turned in before the ticket begins on Septem-
ber 1st.
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) is a communal process of spiritual
and educational formation for adults who
seek to become full members of the Roman
Catholic Church. All those interested in pur-
suing membership in the Church, in complet-
ing their sacraments of initiation, or as a
refresher for those already in the Catholic
faith are encouraged to consider participation.
The program will begin on Monday, Octo-
ber 2nd of this year. Interested persons from
St. Damien should contact Fr. Bill at the par-
ish office for specific information.
DONT FORGET THE
ST. DAMIEN FOOD BANK
September pick-up date is:
Wednesday, September 20th
from 10am-2pm and 5-7pm
Items needed for the month of September are:
Sloppy Joe, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Pasta,
Mac & Cheese and Toilet Paper
*Please be sure to check expiration dates on
items given to the Food Bank, Thank you!
Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Parish Center)
Every Tuesday morning from 11:00am-12Noon)
Servants of the Little Way (Chapel) The first
Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm.
Holy Hour(Church) The third Wednesday of
each month @ 7:00pm
Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) This Friday
from 12:00noon6:00pm. Call 724-747-7071
for scheduling.
Catholic Mens Fellowship The 1st & 3rd Sat-
urday of each month at 7:30-8am at St. Damien
for Adoration, to St. Francis for 8:30am Mass
and then to breakfast.
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.
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You Are the Christ Are you prepared, like Saint Peter, to profess with
your lips that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God? How about to profess it
with your life, by the quality of your words and deeds? Are you willing to
place your trust in Jesus in the midst of trials, or is it only for when things
are going well? We are all called to set our lives firmly on the foundation
of Jesus so to stand firm and share his life with others no matter the cir-
cumstances of our lives. Join Bishop David Zubik in prayer and worship at one of the On
Mission for The Church Alive! Summer Sessions and continue to prepare your heart to share
the life and love of God with others even as we await the big changes that are about to take
place in your parish and throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The uncertainty may challenge
us, but we trust in the work of the Holy Spirit to provide the gifts and resources for the Church
to grow and thrive. The Summer Sessions will be held from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on the fol-
lowing days: Monday, August 28 at Saint Thomas More, Bethel Park; Tuesday, August 29 at
Saint Margaret Mary, Moon Township; Wednesday, August 30 at Saint Kilian, Adams/
Cranberry Townships. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more it and to stay informed.

SPAGHETTI DINNER FOR DEACON AL

St. Damien Parish is hosting a spaghetti & meatball dinner on Sunday, October 1st
from 12Noon to 6pm at Madonna School Cafeteria. Cost of the meal which in-
cludes spaghetti, 2 meatballs, tossed salad, bread, dessert and beverage is $10 for
adults, $5 for children ages 5-10 and children 4 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased
in advance at the parish office or at the door on the day of the event. Take-out meals will also
be available. All proceeds from this dinner go directly to cover Deacon Als health care costs.
Any questions, please call the parish office at 724-258-7742.

ALTAR ROSARY/CHRISTIAN MOTHERS TO MEET

St. Damien Altar Rosary Christian Mothers will hold their first meeting for the 2017-2018
term on Tuesday, September 5th in Fr. Abbate Hall. Any ladies of the parish interested in
joining are invited to attend. The Rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm with the meeting to fol-
low. This is our Covered Dish meeting and members are asked to bring hot foods, salad or
dessert to share. A good attendance would be appreciated. Members bringing nonperishable
items for the Food Bank or a monetary donation will receive a second door prize ticket. Sep-
tember Social will be Penny Mahoney, Kathy Herman and Kathy Casciani.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ~ FALL PROJECT

The Knights of Columbus, Council 2600, St. Damien of Molokai, is collecting
used and new shoes for adults and children.
SneakersBootsFlip FlopsAny kind of shoe!
Beginning NOW until November 30th,
you can put the shoes in the bin in the vestibule of the Church.
Harvest Time and Thanksgiving are times for us to reflect on our blessings.
Let us be blessings to those who are in need.
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MARK YOUR SUMMERFEST 2018

CALENDARS
FRIDAY, JULY 20 AND SATURDAY, JULY 21

GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION

The Diocese of Pittsburgh is once again planning its annual Golden Wedding Cele-
bration for couples who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2017.
This years event will begin with Mass at St. Paul Cathedral on Sunday, October 22nd, at
2:30 p.m. Bishop Zubik will be the main celebrant and a light reception will follow in the Ca-
thedral hall.
If you are a couple celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary any time this year and would
like to receive an invitation to this event, please call the rectory or drop a note in the collection
basket no later than Monday, August 28.

ChristLife Series ~ Following Christ

The Mid MonValley Evangelization Team is ready to start the second course in the ChristLife Series;
Following Christ. You can register in a variety of ways: by using this link goo.gl/a5u6Y7 (case sensi-
tive), through our FB page, by calling 724-483-8077, or by e-mailing diane.kooser@gmail.com. Reg-
istration will close on September 1, 2017.
The dates for the course are:
September 12th , 19th, 26th and
October 10th, 14th (day retreat) and 17th. (No course Oct. 3rd)
Tuesday evenings will begin at 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
The day retreat begins at 9:00 a.m.
Please note, there is no meal with Following Christ. The Leadership team will provide hospitality in
the form of a light snack for the first night. We'll rotate among groups for subsequent nights.
We're looking forward to seeing you for another successful session!
Yours in Christ! The Mid Mon Valley Evangelization Team

Calendar Planning
Its that time again! We are asking representatives from all parish, school and inter
parish organizations (ARCM, LOC, CMF, HOLY NAME, CHOIR, MADONNA,
K OF C, COLUMBIETTES, DINNER COMMITTEES etc.) to compile their
schedules for anything involving the usage of any of the St. Damien facilities for the coming
period beginning September 2017 through August 2018. We will be coordinating our calen-
dar so that there is no overlap of building usage. Please drop off, mail, call, or email your in-
formation to Peggy (stdamienromeop@verizon.net) at the Parish Office by August 28th.
Thank you for your cooperation.

COME AND SEE

High school men: come to encounter the Lord through a day of prayer, fun, and brotherhood
on Saturday, September 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Paul Seminary. The day will in-
clude Mass, adoration, laser tag, games, dynamic talks, and witnesses by seminarians. No cost.
To register, please email Theresa Sullivan at tsullivan@diopitt.org by September 8.
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Offertory Report 08/20/2017 Pastoral Impressions

Offertory Mass By Fr. Bill
Our
4:00pm 1860.00 Offering Attendance
8:30am 1246.00 Back Who do you say that am? In
11:00am 2676.00 To 4:00pm 168 todays gospel Jesus poses the
Mail In 894.00 God 8:30am 160 question, Who do people say
11:00am 167 that the Son of Man is? The
Total $ 6,676.00 disciples respond, Some say John the Baptist,
Total 495
Weekly Offertory Goal others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of
$7,500 the prophets. Jesus then probes deeper, And
you, who do you say that I am? Peter an-
Assumption: $ 1164.00 swers: You are the messiah, the Son of the
living God.
BISHOPS EDUCATION FUND Jesus is pleased with Peters response, but his
Catholic schools are one of the best ways answer incurs responsibility. What happens if
through which the Church brings young people we refuse to carry out the responsibilities that
into a relationship with Jesus and prepares them our Christian life demands? Isaiah answers by
for life. Our schools provide: speaking of Shebna, a royal official and mas-
Spiritual formation that encourages virtue ter of the palace. Shebnas position incurred
Gospel values that promote respect, compas- responsibility, but he failed to carry out his
sion and service duties. Thus God would bring him down from
Academic excellence leading to success in his position, giving his position and responsi-
higher education bility to Eliakim instead.
The Bishops Education Fund (BEF) provides Who do you say that I am? If Jesus was not
tuition for Catholic families who qualify; yet important, if his message had no relevance for
this support covers less than half the demonstrat- us, then we would have no responsibility; but
ed need, which continues to grow. as Christians we have both privilege and re-
sponsibility. Young people have the responsi-
Due to this pressing need, Bishop Zubik has di- bility to bring Jesus to the situation in which
rected that every dollar raised from this falls they find themselvesthe classroom, the ath-
BEF Appeal in parishes be used for direct stu- letic field, relationships with family and
dent aid. friends. Working people and parents also have
Thank you in advance for supporting education significant responsibility. The jungle of the
through the BEF Appeal on September 9th-10th. workplace promotes an unchristian work eth-
ic. Parents must never take their responsibili-
ties lightly. Retired people have the responsi-
bility to use their time, expertise, and re-
Madonna Catholic Regional School sources for the betterment of all, as a means of
731 Chess St. exercising their Christian responsibility.
Monongahela, PA
We have been baptized in the waters of salva-
ENROLL NOW tion, confirmed in the faith and feasted at the
Madonna Catholic Regional School is current- table of the Lord. Our profession of faith gives
ly registering students age 3 through Grade us the privilege of being children of God, but
8 for the 2017-18 School Year. Please call it also asks something of us. Let us never be
the school office for additional information sidetracked from this most important of all re-
or to schedule a tour. Great beginnings last a sponsibilitiesresponding yes to Gods call.
lifetime! 724-258-3199.