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 20, 2017 - TWENTIETH 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 20, 2017 Thirty Days of CashSeptember ticket

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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)
Monday, August 21, 2017
8:00am Frances Hazen (Maisano Cousins)
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
8:00am Sam Bavuso (Paul & Julia Tarabrella)
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
8:00am Jewel Janci (Robert Mauer)
Thursday, August 24, 2017
8:00am Isabelle LaScalla (JoAnn Kopack)
Friday, August 25, 2017
8:00am Marie & Frank DiBasilio
(The Holtz-Baer Family)
Saturday, August 26, 2017
2:00pm Moffit/Mendicino Wedding
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)
Payoff on this ticket begins on September 1st
which is only a short time away. We need
everyone in the parish to support this fund-
raiser Unsold tickets mean lost profit for the
parish. . Tickets can be purchased at the par-
ish office.
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, 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!

Rest In Peace
In the charity of your prayers we kindly ask
that you please pray for the repose of the
souls of Mary Bellicini and Joseph S. Rus-
so. 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.
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.

The Tuesday Morning Bible
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!
Catholic Mens Fellowship The 1st & 3rd Satur-
day of each month at 7:30-8am at St. Damien for Ad-
oration, 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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The Lord Provides Even when we strive to be close with God we can won-
der if hes really listening to us or if he really cares for us with an unquenchable
love. This is especially true in moments of trial or challenge. Yet, we know that
when we focus our eyes and ears and hearts on the things of God we can see his
love at work for us in all things. In his letter to the Romans, Saint Paul reminds
us that the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable, that nothing can separate
us from his love. Are you challenged by the changes that will soon take place in your parish and
throughout 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 be renewed in Gods love for his people.
The changes may challenge us, but we trust in the work of the Holy Spirit to provide the gifts and re-
sources 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; Mon-
day, 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 onmis-
sionchurchalive.org to learn more it and to stay informed.

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.
Requirements are simple: A desire to help. Contact Joan Falappi at 724-258-7026, if interested.

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 down-
loading 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 individu-
als and families with Basic Needs assistance, Pregnancy and Parenting support, Counseling, and
more. Thank you for your generosity!

RCIA FOR MID-MON VALLEY

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. 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 Mononga-
hela. 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 partici-
pation. 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.

St. Francis of AssisiAnnual Parish Picnic

St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Route 88, Finleyville, PA, will hold its Annual Parish Picnic on Sunday,
August 20, 2017, 1:00p.m. until dark on the parish grounds. There will be game stands for all ages, a
Country Store, Craft & Theme Baskets, all day Bingo, plenty of food stands, Roast Lamb, Roast
Beef, Haluski, Kolbassi & Sauerkraut, Hot Dogs, and much more. All are welcome!
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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 sensitive), through our FB page, by calling 724-483-8077, or by e-mailing di-
ane.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 hospi-
tality 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 in-
ter parish organizations (ARCM, LOC, CMF, HOLY NAME, CHOIR, MADON-
NA, 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.
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Offertory Report 08/13/2017 Pastoral Impressions

Offertory Mass By Fr. Bill
Our
4:00pm 2220.00 Offering Attendance
8:30am 1955.00 Back World War I created a problem
11:00am 1837.00 To 4:00pm 167 of displaced persons that the
Mail In 786.00 God 8:30am 165 world had never seen. Every-
11:00am 149 where one turned the streets of
Total $ 6,798.00 the cities and towns were filled with people
Total 481
Weekly Offertory Goal who did not belong. Europe, because the
$7,500 war was fought there, was certainly the main
concern. For various reasons post-War Ameri-
Mandated Reporter Training ca saw an alarming rise in homeless children.
There will be two live sessions for mandated reporter Most of these were cast-offs from homes,
training at: forced to fend for themselves, and live on the
St. Louise de Marillac Parish streets as best as they could. No one seemed to
320 McMurray Road care about them.
Pittsburgh, PA
There was, however, one who cared: Edward
September 7, 2017 6:00-9:00pm Flanagan, a priest from New York. Father
September 14, 2017 from 6:00-9:00pm Flanagan decided that something needed to be
Please go to the diocese web page to sign up or call done for those children who had been forced,
Helena Glaneman at 724-503-7325 for more infor- for one reason or another, into life on the
mation. streets. Flanagan purchased 1,500 acres of
land in eastern Nebraska, where he invited
Madonna Catholic Regional School those rejected by society to come live. No one
731 Chess St. was a foreigner or outsider to Father Flanagan.
Monongahela, PA After twenty years the property had been in-
corporated into a village, and less than 50
MCRS GOLF OUTING years later Boys Town had over 6,000 resi-
August 27, 2017 dents.
Cedarbrook Golf Course The work of Father Flanagan and his estab-
Belle Vernon, PA lishment of Boys Town is a good example of
Noon registration what our readings present todaythat God
1:00pm Shot Gun Start accepts all, whoever we are and whatever we
Lunch during play have done. Gods house is a house of prayer
Awards dinner for all who choose to come. The Gospel
For registration or to be a sponsor, speaks of how the mission has expanded be-
contact the school office yond the Jews.
at 724-258-3199. The only thing that can separate us from God
________________________ is ourselves. Paul says that the gifts and mercy
of God are never lost. God wants to be merci-
ENROLL NOW ful. His arms are open on the cross; he waits
Madonna Catholic Regional School is current- for our return. Since God forgives and wel-
ly registering students age 3 through Grade comes us we must do the same to those who
8 for the 2017-18 School Year. Please call enter our lives. Let us today welcome the for-
the school office for additional information eigner, the refugee, the outcast. May we ac-
or to schedule a tour. Great beginnings last a cept the loving embrace of God this day.
lifetime! 724-258-3199.