St. Francis of Assisi Parish 3609 Washington Avenue, Finleyville, PA 15332!1395 !

Rectory: 724! 348!7145 • Fax: 724 348!7522 • Religious Ed. Office: 724 348!6190 • Finley Hall: 724 348!0803�

E!mail: stfran1893@comcast.net Website: stfrancischurch.net!

Rev. Robert J. Boyle, Retired�!!

Rev. Robert M. Miller, Administrator�724�941�9406, Ext. 290, fr.bob@sbapeters.org!!!

Rev. Richard J. Tusky, Senior Parochial Vicar�412�759�5343, 321tjr@comcast.net!!!

Rev. Adam C. Potter, Parochial Vicar�724�941�9406, Ext. 291 fr.adam@sbapeters.org!!!

Victor P. Satter, Deacon�724�348�9649, vsatter1@comcast.net!!!

Mary E. Parish, Parish Secretary!!!!!

Carol Cicci, Director of Religious Education!!!

Jenifer T. Bublak, High School Ministry!!!

Mary J. Jurofcik, Safe Environment Coordinator !

Weekend Mass Schedule�Saturday: 6:00 p.m. (Vigil)�Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.�!!

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Holy Day Mass Schedule: Refer to bulletin!!!

Weekday Mass Schedule: Monday�Saturday 8:30 a.m.!!!

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Daily: 9:00 a.m.!Saturday: 12:30 p.m. � 1:00 p.m. or by appointment!!!

Sacrament of Baptism: Baptism is celebrated any Sunday at 12:15 p.m. Parents are required to attend a Preparation Class prior to the Baptism.!!!

Sick Calls: Notify the Rectory for hospital visits !or Communion to the sick or shut�ins.!!!

Bulletin deadline: Monday at Noon!!!

Child Abuse Line: 1�888�808�1235!

He is coming. In today's reading from Matthew, John the Baptist announces for all to hear the long!awaited coming of the Messiah. John the Baptist proclaimed a serious message of change and conversion. Indeed, he must have been a sight to behold draped in his penitential garb, nibbling on his locusts and honey. Anyone who heard him preaching must have taken notice, even if they didn't take heed. If nothing else, John the Baptist surely got people's attention.� But will he get ours? True conversion reveals itself outwardly. When our hearts change, our actions do too. Charity replaces criticism. Forgiveness replaces anger. Service replaces selfishness. The catechism teaches us that the kingdom of heaven belongs to the poor and lowly; in other words, to those who have accepted it with humble hearts This Advent, may we feel the urgency of John's words and get about the serious business of repentance. �

Second Sunday of Advent * December 10, 2017!

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! !A Family Perspective ! Why is it so hard to forgive, yet so easy to get even? Listen to John the Baptist in today’s gospel and repent of the anger and ugly feelings which block your ability to forgive. This Christmas give a gift which makes a difference. Give forgiveness.!�

Advent Choir Celebration Tonight ! St. Francis Choir and Christmas Brass Ensemble of “Too Many Tubas” will present an Advent Program with music and Scripture. Admission free, everyone welcome tonight, Sunday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. Refreshments will be served in Finley Hall after the program.!!�Family Reconciliation Service will be held this Monday, December 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. All families of our Religious Education Program and all parishioners are welcome to attend. Priests will be there for your Confession.!!!“Light is on for You.” This Wednesday, December 13th, you may go to confession anytime from 6 � 9 p.m. !!!Good Samaritan Collection to suppor t families in need here in our community. A box in church for your gift. This is the last weekend of the collection.!!!�!Christian Mothers & Ladies Guild Christmas Party will be held Thursday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. in Finley Hall. Bring a paper product for the service project of the Food Pantry, and a $10 gift if you wish to participate in the gift exchange. Money for Dinner must be in by Monday December 11th. Call Sue at 724�348�4185.!!Baby Jesus Birthday Party is Saturday, December 16th at 10:00 a.m. in Finley Hall. Call Carol Cicci at 724�348�6190 or Parish Office. For children of all ages.!!�Keep the Christmas Spirit Going! If you missed out on the Christlife series at St. Francis, St. Benedict Parish, McMurray, will be offering the program January 4 � February 15th. ! To register call Scott McKinney at 412�913�8172 or smckinney@connectelinc.com.!!!Oplatki!Christmas Wafers are available after masses or at the Parish Office during the week.!

!Bingo � Join us Tuesday for Bingo in Finley Hall. The Jack�pot will be $1,175.00 in 55 numbers. The 1st Magic Number will $250.00, and the 2nd Magic Number will be $107.00 plus this week’s take. The ‘All Nighter’ game will be $1,190.00 until it is won. Early Birds begin at 7:15 p.m., regular games at 7:30 p.m. !!!

Christmas Poinsettias � There are Flower Offering envelopes in the back of the church to order flowers for the Church for Christmas. Donation: $7.00. The Poinsettias may be placed on the Altar “In Memory of a Loved One”, “In Thanksgiving” or “For a Special Intention.” Return by Monday, December 11th.!!�Marriage Moments ! Are you ready? It’s a common question as Christmas approaches, but these are sobering times with natural disasters multiplying and the threat of nuclear war present. Being ready depends on how you live today. Make today a day worthy of your life. Talk this over with your beloved.!!Parenting Pointers ! What does it mean to conceive a child? Whether you are the mother or father, it means your life is forever changed. It is the start of enduring love and sacrifice for another being put in your care. Pause today and ponder your creative role.!�Christmas, Creed, and The Cosmos ! The Stunning Implications of the Incarnation with Deacon Bill Batz, PH.D. December 20th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Benedict the Abbot. Each Sunday we recite the Creed, usually without realizing the incredible character of the words we profess. In many ways, Christmas is the heart of the Creed, which makes bold assertions about God, the identity of Jesus, the character of the Universe, and our cosmic destiny as humans. Modern astrophysics and the ancient Creed reveal the stunning implications of the “Incarnation.” Come and learn new reasons to sing: Joy to the W orld!!!!

Italian Journey with Fr. Bob Miller � Explore Italian wine, food, and culture with Fr. Miller on a Journey through Tuscan Wine County, Florence, the Italian Riviera, the wine region of Piedmont in northwest Italy and the northern Lakes Region, May 3�13, 2018. Cost: $3,589 per person, based on double occupancy. For more information, contact Fr. Bob at 724�941�9406, ext. 290 or at fr.bob@sbapeters.org.!

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Ministry Schedule ! December 16/17�6:00 p.m. Saturday�Ministers: ! Wardle, B. Lewis, Hoover, DeIuliis, ! ! Wietrzykowski, Checque, Brucker! !Lector: ! ! E. Garry!Servers:! ! N. Wardle, Servers needed!8:00 a.m. Sunday�Ministers: ! R. & F. Funtal, Fox, Parish, Drahnak, ! ! Dishong, Yesionek! ! !Lector: ! ! L. Obringer!Servers:!! R. Funtal, D. Drahnak, M. Miller!11:00 a.m. Sunday�Ministers: ! Bublak, C. & J. Patterson, Hamilton, ! ! Trovato, Greco, Battaglia! ! !Lector: ! ! C. McAninch!Servers:!! Z. & Z. Bublak, G. Mucci!!

Last Journey for the Book of James is Wednesday, December 13th, 7 � 8 p.m. in Finley Hall.!!

Christmas Decorating next Sunday, December 17th after 11:00 Mass. Stick around or come back and help. It won’t take long if we have enough help!!!!

Taxes and Giving ! All gifts made on or before December 31st are tax deductible for the tax year. Here is an opportunity to support your Church and lessen your tax liability for the year.!!!!An Advent Prayer�May the God of peace make us completely holy.!May God keep us blameless in spirit, soul and body for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.!Forever faithful is the One who calls us�God our Father!!Expectant, let us live in joyful hope!! for the revelation of the glory!! of our God and Savior, Christ Jesus!!To him be glory forever!!Come, Lord Jesus! Your grace be with us all. Amen.!!

Ski Trip � Holiday Valley, New York Thursday, December 28th. Leaves St. Benedict the Abbot Church at 7 a.m. and returning around Midnight.!$92 for ages 11 and older!$78 for ages 6�11!$30 for all ages 5 and under and those not skiing.!Rentals:!$30 for Skis, $32 for Snowboard (11 and over)!$24 for Skis and $27 for Snowboard (under 11)!Signups and money due to St. Ben’s parish office by Thursday, December 21st. For more information or questions, call 724�941�9406.!

!!!Today, December 10, Second Sunday of Advent!Is 40:1!5, 9!11/Ps 85:9!10, 11!12, 13!14 [8]/2 Pt 3:8!14/Mk 1:1!8�

6:00 p.m. (Sat.)! Helen & William Patton ! Wendt & � � � Bondie Families�� 8:00 a.m.� � For the People of the Parish�11:00 a.m.� � In Thanksgiving for Steve Roper ! � � Mom & Dad!Monday, December 11, Advent Weekday!Is 35:1�10/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11�12, 13�14 [Is 35:4f]/Lk 5:17�26� 8:30 a.m.� � Kim Staniech Gesmone ! Nancy �� � Digiacomo & Family�Tuesday, December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe!!Zec 2:14�17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1�6a, 10ab/Jdt 13:18bcde, 19 [15:9d]/Lk 1:26�38 or Lk 1:39�47�

8:30 a.m.� � Mary Carol Sebolt ! Ladies of Charity�Wednesday, December 13, St. Lucy!Is 40:25�31/Ps 103:1�2, 3�4, 8 and 10 [1]/Mt 11:28�30�

8:30 a.m.� � Caitlyn Papsan ! Kuskie, DeFide & � � Pale Families�Thursday, December 14, St. John of the Cross!Is 41:13!20/Ps 145:1 and 9, 10!11, 12!13ab [8]/Mt 11:11!15�

8:30 a.m.� � Andrew Zelinsky ! Robert & Cecelia � � Zelinsky�Friday, December 15, Advent Weekday!Is 48:17!19/Ps 1:1!2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Jn 8:12]/Mt 11:16!19� 8:30 a.m.� � Chris Matthews ! Karen & Larry Black�Saturday, December 16, Advent Weekday!Sir 48:1�4, 9�11/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15�16, 18�19 [4]/Mt 17:9a, 10�13�

8:30 a.m.� � TJ McGarvey ! Deacon Vic Satter�Confessions after 8:30 a.m. Mass daily!Sunday, December 17, Third Sunday of Advent!Is 61:1�2a, 10�11/Lk 1:46�48, 49�50, 53�54 [Is 61:10b]/1 Thes 5:16�24/Jn 1:6�8, 19�28! 6:00 p.m. (Sat.)! Helen Ely ! Barb & Ed Checque� � 8:00 a.m.� � For the People of the Parish�11:00 a.m.� Thomas V. Antonovich ! Judy �� � Antonovich� �

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Home With Christ � Please pray for the souls of Philip Schaner, nephew of Phyllis Schaner, for Rosemary Pitzer, mother of Tom (Kathy) Pitzer, for James Digby, father of Robert (Karen) Digby. May they rest in peace.!!!

The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week “In Memory of Caitlyn Papsan” requested by the Kuskie, DeFide & Pale Families.!!!!

“TO THE GLORY OF GOD”! The Flowers on our Altar today are presented !

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“For the 92nd Birthday of Irene Fidago”!

!requested by Daughter, Cindi Fidago.!!!

“In Memory of Caitlyn Papsan” !requested by the Kuskie, DeFide & Pale Families.!

December 10, 2017� � � SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT� � � Page Three�

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