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

OCTOBER 22, 2017 - TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN 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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October 22, 2017
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, October 21, 2017
4:00pm Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
Sunday, October 22, 2017
8:30am Claudette Bavuso (Bavuso Family)
11:00am Marie Dudas
(Janet & Ralph Tropeano)
Monday, October 23, 2017
8:00am Joanne Amoroso
(Lee & Bernadette Kramer)
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
8:00am Joseph Russo (ORourke Family)
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
8:00am Emil Huzela
(Grandson, Branden Frankie)
Thursday, October 26, 2017
8:00am Frances Recaldini Machi
(Cousins, Ann & Sam Allman)
Friday, October 27, 2017
8:00am Tina Caputo (Perri Holod)
1:30pm MCRS School Mass
Saturday, October 28, 2017
2:00pm Kerr/Buzalko Wedding
4:00pm Benedicte Dzimiera (Daughter, Elaine)
Sunday, October 29, 2017
8:30am Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
11:00am Robert Mistick
(Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Smith)
Rest In Peace
In the charity of your prayers we kindly ask
that you please pray for the repose of the soul
of Valeria Ghilani. May God grant her eter-
nal rest, may Perpetual Light shine upon her
soul and may all the souls of the faithful de-
parted, through the mercy of God, Rest In
Peace .
Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and
to God what belongs to God.
Matthew 22:21
Here I am, Lord. Teach me how to change my
corner of the world.
ST. DAMIEN FAITH FORMATION
Oct. 22: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Decision Point
Oct. 29: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Confirmation
Nov. 5: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Confirmation
Nov. 12: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Decision Point
DECISION POINT for high school stu-
dents (10th through 12th grade) begins this
Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 9:30am in the
Parish Center.
ATTN: MIDDLE SCHOOL FAITH
FORMATION STUDENTS
Madonna Catholic Regional School would
like to invite the Middle School Faith For-
mation students to their Halloween Dance on
Friday, October 27 from 7:00-10:00 in the
school cafeteria. Students may dress in cos-
tume for the evening. Please remember that
the this is a middle school dance at a Catholic
School.keep it tasteful. A DJ and snacks
will be provided. Cost of the dance is $15.00
Please call the school office at 724-258-3199
to RSVP by Wednesday, October 25.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Parish Center)
Every Tuesday morning from 11:00am-12Noon)
Servants of the Little Way (Chapel) The first Tues-
day 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 sched-
uling.
Catholic Mens Fellowship The 1st & 3rd Satur-
day 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 par-
ish park for the meeting after the 8:30am Mass.
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Called by Name At Baptism we are given a name by which we are known

not only to our family and friends, but also to God. Like Cyrus in todays first
reading, throughout our lives God calls us by name as he asks us to follow him
and to be his instrument in the world. As God calls us by our name and we call
out to him as Abba (Father) we recognize how intimately God loves us. It also
reveals that we are all sisters and brothers in the family of faith and heirs to the
kingdom of God. On Mission for The Church Alive! is our opportunity to build up and strengthen the
family of faith in the Diocese of Pittsburgh as we look for ways to extend our hearts to each other as
God extends his heart to us. Of course, family relationships arent always perfect and can take hard
work to grow stronger. We will have to work hard to strengthen the family of faith in our parishes,
but it will be worth it as we journey together towards Gods kingdom. Get to know those who sit near
you at Mass, who gather in fellowship after Mass or even people from churches near you and allow
your heart to expand in love. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.

Anointing of the Sick

We will celebrate a communal rite of the Anointing of the Sick at all Masses on the
weekend of October 28th/29th. Please call the Parish Office if you plan to be anointed
and let us know which Mass you will be attending. Homebound who are unable to at-
tend the communal service, but would like to be anointed, are invited to call the Parish
Office to make an appointment for Fr. Bill to make a visit.

All Saints DayWednesday, Nov. 1st

Masses at 9:00am & 7:00pm
On All Saints Day we commemorate all the Saints who have been canonized because of the model
lives of discipleship and we also commemorate all the unnamed saints on whom this world depends
for its very life. This is a Holy Day of Obligation.
All Souls Daythursday, November 2nd
Mass of Remembrance at 7:00pm
We will celebrate our annual Mass of Remembrance on Thursday, November 2nd. All those who
have been buried from our parish during the last year (Nov. 2, 2016-Nov. 2, 2017) will be prayed for
and remembered by name. We also extend our loving support to all those who are grieving the loss of
their beloved family member or friend. Together in worship and prayer we will gather in faith to cele-
brate our hope in the resurrection of Christ.

DONT FORGET THE ST. DAMIEN FOOD BANK

November pick-up date is: Wednesday, November 15th from 10am-2pm and 5-7pm
Items needed for the month of November are: Sweet Potatoes, Canned Pumpkin,
Turkey Gravy, Stove Top Stuffing and Cereal
*Please be sure to check expiration dates on items given to the Food Bank, Thank you!

First Baptist Church ~ Dollar Dinner

The First Baptist Church, 601 W. Main St., Monongahela will be having Dinner for a
Dollar on Thursday, October 26th from 5-7pm. The dinner menu is Hot Roast Beef
Sandwich, Buttered Noodles, Green Beans, Cole Slaw and Dessert.
Takeout is available. Everyone Welcome!
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Veterans and First Responders Support Group for Autoimmune Disease

Tribute Concert Wed like to begin a support group here at the
October 29, 2017 at 2pm in parish for those with Autoimmune diseases. Ive
Ringgold Middle School Auditorium put a post out on Facebook asking if there was an
interest in the Mon Valley, and have gotten a very
Ringgold Middle School will host a band con-
positive response. This group would be for pa-
cert featuring the Greater Monongahela Area tients and caregivers to voice concerns, share what
Community Band on Sunday, October 29 in the works for the patient and what helps us get
Ringgold Middle School Auditorium. (6023 through most days. We want to keep the group
State Route 88, Finleyville, PA 15332) The an- positive and supportive to help those suffering,
nual concert is a tribute to Veterans and First and hopefully bring some relief and joy to those
Responders (Fire Fighters, Police, Paramedics, lives affected by these diseases. If you or someone
Doctors, and Nurses) The concert is free and you know may be interested, please email me at:
open to the public. deaconal611@gmail.com. Praying well be able
The Greater Monongahela Area Community to start this in the next month or two.
Band was started by Rev. William Lytle during
his years as a student at Ringgold High School. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ~
The band has presented concerts since 2000. FALL PROJECT is collecting used
This will be the 17th year that the musicians and new shoes for adults and children.
have performed the Veterans and First Respond- SneakersBootsFlip FlopsAny kind of
ers Tribute concert. shoes. NOW until November 30th, you
can put the shoes in the bin in the
vestibule of the Church.
The Ladies of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians ~ Annual Writing Contest
A Sisterhood of Irish and Irish-American Catho-
lic Women, the Ladies of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians is a National Organization, that
sponsors, each year, a National Irish Writing
Contest for students in grades 6-12. All students
in public, private, or home schooled, are eligible
to participate. This years theme is Expressing
Irish History Through Music. A complete set
of Rules and Awards may be accessed on the
LAOH website under the Irish Historian button,
at www.ladiesaoh.com. We encourage all stu-
dents to enter now through December 1. For in-
formation, please call Carol Seader (724-823-
0514), Irish Historian, Mary Ellen ONeill Divi-
sion #4, Washington County LAOH. Sue Novosel from Liturgical Publications, our bulletin printer,
will be in our office securing new ads for our bulletin. We need
your help! Please consider purchasing an ad. Your participa-
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS
tion makes our bulletin successful, and you attract customers!
Renew and ignite the power of the Holy Spirit
that you received at Baptism & Confirmation!
This two part program will be offered on Satur-
day, November 4th and November 11th at St.
Louise DeMarillac Church. Each day begins
with a 9:00am Mass followed by coffee and do-
nuts. It is necessary to attend both weeks. To
register, call Patti at 412-831-0363. Sponsored Sue Novosel
by Gods People of Praise Prayer Group. 724-831-0975 | snovosel@4LPi.com
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Offertory Report 10/15/2017

Pastoral Impressions
Offertory Mass By Fr. Bill
4:00pm 1496.00 Our Attendance
8:30am 1445.00 Offering Todays readings are a good en-
Back couragement for us before our gos-
11:00am 2912.00 To 4:00pm 163
Mail In 1356.00 God 8:30am 170 pel reading, where we find the
11:00am 201 Pharisees plotting against Jesus,
Total $ 7,209.00 trying to set a trap. It seems there were special
Total 534 coins for paying tax. But those same Roman coins
Weekly Offertory Goal
$7,500 could not be used in the temple when making an
offering. That is why there were moneychangers
THIS WEEKEND, OCTOBER 21/22, just outside the temple. These disciples of the
IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY. Pharisees begin with hypocritical words:
A SECOND COLLECTION WILL BE Teacher, we know that you are a truthful man
TAKEN AT ALL MASSES. and that you teach the way of God in accordance
with the truth. And after that false praise comes
Students and Teacher alumni of MVCH: The the trick question, Is it lawful to pay the census
Class of 1970 is selling pullover or zipper hoodies tax to Caesar or not?
$25, tee-shirts: long sleeve $20 or short sleeve $15. If Jesus would say it was not lawful, he would be
Colors are maroon, gold, or white. Spartan head with in trouble with Caesar. And if he said it was law-
Mon Valley Catholic 1961-1989 logo in maroon, ful, the Jewish priests would make trouble for
gold, or white. Sizes: S, M ,L, XL, XXL (add $3 tee- him. Jesus response, Why are you testing me,
shirt/$4 hoodies for XXL) Orders are due by: No- you hypocrites? shows that Jesus knows the
vember 19, 2017. Make check payable to: MVCH harm they are trying to lay on him. When they
Class of 1970, Jimmy Brandemarte, 29 Pearl Alley,
show him a Roman coin with the image of Caesar
Monongahela PA 15063.
on it, Jesus simply says, Then repay to Caesar
what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs
Madonna Catholic Regional School to God.
731 Chess St.
Monongahela, PA
What God wants most of all is for us to give our-
selves to God. This does not necessarily entail be-
MCRS, located at 731 Chess St. Monongahela, boasts coming a martyr, although that has happened to
students in Preschool Grade Eight with a dedicated some within the communion of saints. Nor does it
staff and active volunteers. For information about mean that we must become priests or sisters or
enrolling your child in MCRS, or upcoming events or brothers or deacons. It does mean getting to know
fundraisers, please call 724-258-3199.
God, talking with God, and giving God private
Attention MCRS $25.00 Calendar Ticket Holders. time.
It is time to contact the school to get your favor-
ite 3 digit numbers! All current calendar ticket One way to begin this is to spend even just a few
holders have until November 9th to hold your hold- minutes each day being with God right where you
outs. After that date, they will go up for grabs,
Everyone is welcome to get in on the fun AND they are: in the shower, on the bus or in the car, walk-
make great gifts! ing someplace, exercising, mowing the grass, or
Dont forget about our: shoveling the snow. Another way is to think of all
Enjoy Coupon Books - $30.00 the ways God has blessed youand thank God!
Kidstuff Coupon Books - $25.00
Think of the earth, the moon and the stars, a lake
MCRS invites you to their Cash Bash/Night at the
Races on Saturday, November 18th at the Our Lady of
or ocean or desert, your favorite animal or bird.
the Valley Parish Hall at 6:00 PM. Tickets are availa- God appreciates homey things too, so if you see
ble in the school office and will also be sold at the chocolate chip cookies as a gift from God, thank
door. All are welcome!
him! The more often you do this, the more you
Free ways YOU can help your school. We collect Gen-
eral Mills Boxtops for Education, Tyson A+ labels, and will be able to give yourself to God in gratitude
ink jets and cell phones. Your support is appreciated! and love.