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

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 - TWENTY-SECOND 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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September 3, 2017 DONUTS ~ NEXT WEEKEND

Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Our St. Damiens World
Famous Donuts will be on
sale next weekend,
Saturday, September 2, 2017 September 9th & 10th.
4:00pm Joett Fritch
(St. Damien Altar Rosary/Christian Mothers)
Sunday, September 3, 2017 DONT FORGET THE
8:30am Ted, Irene & Ted Jr. Chiari ST. DAMIEN FOOD BANK
(Tom & Judy Caudill) September pick-up date is:
11:00am Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish Wednesday, September 20th
Monday, September 4, 2017Labor Day from 10am-2pm and 5-7pm
8:00am Louis P. Ferrari (Mr. & Mrs. Sam Blasco) Items needed for the month of September are:
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Sloppy Joe, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Pasta,
8:00am Jane Falbo (Nellie Lee & Son, Ed) Mac & Cheese and Toilet Paper
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
8:00am Patricia Forlai (The Guarinoni Families) *Please be sure to check expiration dates on
Thursday, September 7, 2017 items given to the Food Bank, Thank you!
8:00am Jeffrey A. Yannazzo (Karl Amoroso)
Friday, September 8, 2017
8:00am Gail Amoroso (Husband, Karl)
1:30pm MCRS School Mass The Tuesday Morning Bi-
Saturday, September 9, 2017 ble Study is getting ready
4:00pm Yvonne Boris (Fr. Bill) to begin again this Tues-
Sunday, September 10, 2017 day, September 5th from
8:30am Living and Deceased Members 11am until 12Noon. The
of the Parish
11:00am Eleanor Holtz (Patty & John Vaccaro)
group meets in the Parish
Center and all are wel-
come!
Rest In Peace
In the charity of your prayers we kindly ask that Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Parish Center)
you please pray for the repose of the souls of Every Tuesday morning from 11:00am-12Noon)
Thelma Columbus, Linda Rapp, William Servants of the Little Way (Chapel) The first
Miscik and Sheri Battaglia, mother of Chrissy Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm.
Pietroboni of our parish. May God grant them
eternal rest, may Perpetual Light shine upon their Holy Hour(Church) The third Wednesday of
souls and may all the souls of the faithful depart- each month @ 7:00pm
ed, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace. Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) This Friday
from 12:00noon6:00pm. Call 724-747-7071
for scheduling.
Baptism Congratulations
Catholic Mens Fellowship The 1st & 3rd Sat-
Congratulations to the family of urday of each month at 7:30-8am at St. Damien
Oliver Daniel Ripepi for Adoration, to St. Francis for 8:30am Mass
and then to breakfast.
whose baptism was recently celebrated. May
he remain close to the Lord Jesus all the days Holy Name Society (Church) Second Sunday of
of his life and may he be blessed with good each month with Rosaries at 8am and then to the
parish park for the meeting after the 8:30am
health, much happiness, and the wisdom of
Mass.
the Lord.
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The Cost of Discipleship In todays Gospel Jesus reminds his disciples that in
following him they are to become like him. While this will ultimately mean a
share in his glory in heaven, Jesus reminds them that it will also require them to
be prepared for the challenges when they must carry their crosses in life. Our
call to discipleship is no different. As we follow Jesus our hearts are made more
and more like his in love. That love, in turn, is to be shared with our brothers and
sisters as we become the hands and the heart of Jesus in the world. While we
might be anxious about the changes that are going to happen in our parishes, we can be confident that
our mission to love God above all and our neighbor as our self will never change. As we answer the
call to be disciples let us take up our crosses and follow Jesus with generous, loving and welcoming
hearts. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more it and to stay informed.

ALTAR ROSARY/CHRISTIAN MOTHERS TO MEET

St. Damien Altar Rosary Christian Mothers will hold their first meeting for the 2017-2018
term this 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.

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.

HELP NEEDED:
Your help is needed in several areas. Baked goods will be needed for the bake sale. It is re-
quested that you bring your baked goods to the Madonna School cafeteria on Saturday, Sep-
tember 30th from 10 am until Noon. There will be a basket raffle in addition to other raffles.
If you would like to donate a basket or have items that can be used to make a basket please
call Terry Lewis at 258-4616. Baskets can be dropped off at the date and time listed above.
Help will be needed to set up on Saturday (9/30) as well as during the dinner on Sunday
(10/1). If you can help either day please call Terry ASAP. Thanks!!

BENEFIT CAR WASH FOR DEACON AL

A Car wash will be held on Saturday, September 9th from 10:00am to 4:00pm
at Dierkens Drug Store parking lot to benefit Deacon Al. Were looking for vol-
unteers, towels and of course lots of CARS TO WASH!!! (minimum suggested do-
nation $5.00) If you can help in any way, please contact Janice Trumpie.
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Labor DaySeptember 4
This holiday weekend we honor the value of human labor and the dignity of all
workers. Let us remember to give thanks for the opportunity to work and to pray
for those in need of work. Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on
Monday. Regular office hours resume on Tuesday.

Mandated Reporter Training offered at Madonna

Madonna Catholic Regional School is hosting a FREE Mandated Reporter Training ( as part
of the Safe Environment for Children) on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Father Leger Hall
(school cafeteria) from 6pm-9pm. Please sign up through signup genius or call the school at
724-258-3199.

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.

ATTENTION: GIRLS ~ GRADE 6-12 ~ Junior Ladies of Charity

The Ladies of Charity are forming a Junior Ladies of Charity. They are inviting girls from
6th-12th grades, asking If they would like to be a service and helping hand of God. Require-
ments are simple: A desire to help. Contact Joan Falappi at 724-258-7026, if interested.

RCIA classes to begin in October

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a communal process of spiritual and edu-
cational formation for adults who seek to become full members of the Roman Catholic
Church. All those interested in pursuing membership in the Church, are encouraged to consid-
er participation. The program will begin on Monday, October 2nd of this year. Interested
persons from St. Damien should contact Fr. Bill at the parish office for specific information.

ETHNIC FOOD FEST

The Annual Ethnic Food Fest will be held at Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church, 506 High
St., Monongahela, PA (One block off Fourth St. at Sixth) on Saturday, September 9th from
11AM to 6PM.
Lots of delicious food items and a Bake Sale!
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Offertory Report 08/27/2017 Pastoral Impressions

Offertory Mass By Fr. Bill
Our
4:00pm 1824.00 Offering Attendance
8:30am 2003.00 Back In the gospel reading Jesus
11:00am 1913.00 To 4:00pm 161 makes clear and profound the
God 8:30am 180 need to sacrifice for others. Re-
11:00am 183 sponding to Peter, who simply
Total $ 5,740.00 cannot understand the need for Jesus to suffer
Total 524
Weekly Offertory Goal and die, the Lord says that anyone who wishes
$7,500 to follow in his footsteps must deny their very
self, pick up their cross, and follow him.
Those who wish to save their life in this world
will lose it, but those who are willing to lose
BISHOPS EDUCATION FUND their lives for others will gain eternal life.
Catholic schools are one of the best ways through
which the Church brings young people into a rela- The goal that Jesus presents in the gospel can-
tionship with Jesus and prepares them for life. Our not be attained without assistance. How can
schools provide: we sacrifice for the sake of others? The only
Spiritual formation that encourages virtue possible way is described by St. Paul who tells
Gospel values that promote respect, compassion the Romans that if they seek to follow in the
and service footsteps of Jesus they must be transformed
Academic excellence leading to success in high- through the renewal of their minds.
er education
The Bishops Education Fund (BEF) provides tui- Clearly many people live for others, whether
tion for Catholic families who qualify; yet this sup- they be young people in school, those working
port covers less than half the demonstrated need,
which continues to grow.
outside the home, or those who are retired.
Many people, unfortunately, will only go out
Due to this pressing need, Bishop Zubik has directed of their way to assist others by providing EX-
that every dollar raised from this falls BEF Appeal
in parishes be used for direct student aid. CESS time, energy, or material possessions
that is, not by sacrificing, but giving what they
Thank you in advance for supporting education dont need anyway. Jesus asks us to go further
through the BEF Appeal on September 9th-10th.
than this, however; he calls us to give up our
life for others. This means to go beyond where
we are comfortable to a point where we expe-
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gave up everything so that all of us could have
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the school office for additional information death on a cross. (Philippians 2:6-8) Let us
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