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 13, 2017 - NINETEENTH 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 13, 2017
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 12, 2017
4:00pm Nagy Family (Julia Lusk & Family)
Sunday, August 13, 2017
8:30am Thomas A. Vitale, Sr. (Alex Martinelli)
11:00am Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
Monday, August 14, 2017
8:00am Fritz Bartolini (Thelma Bartolini)
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9:00am Margaret Ann Pascoe (Pascoe Family)
7:00pm Ryan & Mark Smida Jr. (Friend)
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
8:00am Bruce Bartolotta
(Michael & Dolly Vugrinovich)
Thursday, August 17, 2017
8:00am Jane Haines
(Marian Crayton & Nicole & Nina)
Friday, August 18, 2017
8:00am Kenneth Kulak (Joe & Johnetta DeBlassio)
Saturday, August 19, 2017
4:00pm Tom Sivek (Paulette & Family)
Sunday, August 20, 2017
8:30am Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
11:00am Antoinette & Walter Rygiel (Daughters,
Linda, Annette, Cathy & Mary Lou)
Rest In Peace
In the charity of your prayers we kindly ask that
you please pray for the repose of the souls of
Desiree Dudas, Francis Polaski and John
Radic Jr. (son of John Radic Sr. of our parish).
May God grant them eternal rest, may Perpetual
Light shine upon their souls and may all the
souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy
of God, Rest In Peace.
August 15th ~
Happy 6th Anniversary to
St. Damien of
Molokai Parish
Thirty Days of CashSeptember ticket
September is just around the corner. There is
still time to get your ticket or take some to
sell. You can get them before or after week-
end Masses or you can stop by the parish of-
fice during the week.
NOTE TO TICKET SELLERS All money
and stubs need to be turned in no later than
Monday, August 28th. Please considering
donating to help the parish. Thanks to all
who have taken tickets to sell and/or have al-
ready purchased tickets.
DONT FORGET THE
ST. DAMIEN FOOD BANK
August pick-up date is:
Wednesday, August 16th
from 10am-2pm and 5-7pm
Items needed for the month of August are:
Sloppy Joe, Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese,
Cereal, Pasta & Bath Soap
*Please be sure to check expiration dates on
items given to the Food Bank, Thank you!
Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) This Friday
from 12:00noon6:00pm. Call 724-747-7071
for scheduling.
Holy Hour(Church) The third Wednesday
of each month @ 7:00pm
Servants of the Little Way (Chapel) The first
Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm.
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.
Catholic Mens Fellowship The 1st & 3rd
Saturday of each month at 7:30-8am at St. Da-
mien for Adoration, to St. Francis for 8:30am
Mass and then to breakfast.
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The Lord Is With Us The winds were blowing, the waves were crash-
ing, the boat was being tossed about and the disciples were afraid. In to-
days Gospel Jesus comes to the aid of his followers and tells them not to
be afraid. Even more, he reminds them that if they trust in him they cannot
fail. Are you nervous or afraid about the big changes that will soon take
place in the Diocese of Pittsburgh? 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 and grow in trust that God is with us and will not let us fail. The changes
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 following days: Thursday, August 24 at Saint Mary of the Assumption, Glenshaw;
Monday, August 28 at Saint Thomas More, Bethel Park; Tuesday, August 29 at Saint Marga-
ret Mary, Moon Township; Wednesday, August 30 at Saint Kilian, Adams/Cranberry Town-
ships. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more it and to stay informed.

Please support Catholic Charities' Washington County Outreach during the Washington
County Community Foundation (WCCF) Gives Day on September 12! Your gift will be
increased with a portion of a $100,000 bonus pool. You can donate by check any time up to
September 12 by downloading the check contribution form at www.wccfgives/details OR give
online between 8 am and 8 pm on September 12 at www.wccfgives.org. Your support of
Catholic Charities helps local individuals and families with Basic Needs assistance, Pregnancy
and Parenting support, Counseling, and more. Thank you for your generosity!

DIOCESAN CHOIR AUDITIONS

Auditions for the 2017-2018 Diocesan Choir season will soon be held. The
Choir under the direction of Fr. Jim Chepponis, Music Director for the Diocese
of Pittsburgh, sings for the major Diocesan events at St. Pauls Cathedral
throughout the year. Currently there openings in the soprano, alto, tenor and bass
sections. In addition to being good singers, potential members must be capable
sight-readers due to a limited rehearsal schedule, and at least 18 years of age. Rehearsals are
held at St. John Capistran Church in Upper St. Clair. Audition times may be scheduled by
calling Doris Anne in the Diocesan Music Office (412-456-3042) before August 21.

RCIA FOR MID-MON VALLEY

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. Once again this year, the parishes of the mid-Mon Valley will be offering an RCIA
program for Mary, Mother of the Church in Charleroi, Our Lady of the Valley in Donora and
St. Damien of Molokai in Monongahela. All those interested in pursuing membership in the
Church, in completing 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 Mon-
day, October 2nd of this year. Interested persons from St. Damien should contact Fr. Bill at
the parish office for specific information.
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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.
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 21st.
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.

O you of little faith. (Matthew 14:31)

Thank you Jesus, that you look at me with love. Make me bold to try to follow
you in a new way today. I believe that you will be with me.
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Offertory Report 08/06/2017 Pastoral Impressions

Offertory Mass By Fr. Bill
Our
4:00pm 1938.00 Offering Attendance
8:30am 1886.00 I think we would find that the
Back
11:00am 1977.00 To 4:00pm 157 vast majority of experiences in
Mail In 576.00 God 8:30am 165 life are ordinary. Much of life
11:00am 166 involves doing the same things
Total $ 6,377.00 over and over again, day after day, week after
Total 488 week. We get up, get ready for the day with the
Weekly Offertory Goal
$7,500 same routine, get in our car and drive to the
same places, bump into the same people, and
even eat the same foods over and over and over
Mandated Reporter Training again. And none of that is a bad thing. Its
There will be two live sessions for mandated reporter called life. And yet, unfortunately, its easy to
training at: not think much about God during most of that.
St. Louise de Marillac Parish And its even more difficult to be prepared to
320 McMurray Road encounter Godto actually have an experience
Pittsburgh, PA
of himas we go about these ordinary things.
September 7, 2017 6:00-9:00pm
September 14, 2017 from 6:00-9:00pm The dramatic experiences are easy. Most of us
go into them fully expecting to have an experi-
Please go to the diocese web page to sign up or call
ence of God, fully expecting to feel close to
Helena Glaneman at 724-503-7325 for more infor-
mation. God, fully expecting to know that something
holy was happening. The day we got engaged,
the day we married, the days our children were
Madonna Catholic Regional School born, the day we got a promotionThese are
731 Chess St. the times when its easy to feel Gods presence.
Monongahela, PA Its why retreats can be such powerful things.
We go on them fully expecting to have an expe-
MCRS GOLF OUTING rience of God, and we are rarely disappointed.
August 27, 2017 Years later people talk about retreats as special
Cedarbrook Golf Course moments, as times when they felt incredibly
Belle Vernon, PA close to God.
Noon registration And yet, God isnt simply on retreat with you or
1:00pm Shot Gun Start me. Nor is he just in the engagement or the
Lunch during play marriage or the birth of a child. Hes also in the
Awards dinner family movie night when you are curled up on
For registration or to be a sponsor, the couch with your kids. Hes in our visits to
contact the school office our elderly parents at the Senior Living Center.
at 724-258-3199. Hes at the countless athletic events we find
ourselves at. Hes even in our grocery shopping
Deadline is August 14, 2017 and when were painting a bedroom or stuck in
________________________ traffic or whenever or in whatever. Hes even on
ENROLL NOW the holy place of the church when you dont
Madonna Catholic Regional School is current- want to be there, or when the homily is putting
ly registering students age 3 through Grade you to sleep, or when the music isnt really do-
8 for the 2017-18 School Year. Please call ing it for you.
the school office for additional information God, in all of those things, all of those
or to schedule a tour. Great beginnings last a whispers that can pass us by undetected if we
lifetime! 724-258-3199. dont pay attention.