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Christ, Prince of Peace
740 Fourth Avenue Ford City, PA 16226 (P) 724-763-9141 (F) 724-763-9142
Office Location 718 4th Ave Ford City, PA 16226
* Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Wednesday & Friday .....8:00 AM * Wed. (During School Year) .....9:00 AM
* Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil...5:00 PM Sunday...........11:00 AM
* Confessions 9:00 AM - 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Saturdays
Prayer Chain Barbara Pierce 724-763-6198
Coordinator of Homebound Communion Ministry
Sara Green
Bereavement Dan Kerr Stacy Klukan Judy Lyon Joan Moore
St. Lawrence
114 Main Street Cadogan, PA 16212 (P) 724-763-9141 (F) 724-763-9142
Office Location 718 4th Ave Ford City, PA 16226
* Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday & Thursday .....8:00 AM
* Sunday Mass Schedule
Sunday @ 9:00 AM Sunday @ 7:00 PM
* Confessions 9:00 AM -1st Saturday of the month
Prayer Chain Candace Lias 724-763-1978
Facebook : Friends of St. Lawrence
Partner Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Directors of Music Michael Heilman & Sandy Reich
Knights of Columbus
Thomas Goughnour 724-763-7558
St. Vincent de Paul Store 123 Market Street
Kittanning, PA 16201 724-548-8845
Divine Redeemer School Tom Dinga-Principal 726 Fourth Avenue
Ford City, PA 16226 724-763-3761
Christ, Prince of Peace & St. Lawrence
Office Staff
Susan Gallovich Business Manager
Kimberly Halutick Administrative Assistant
Theresa Heilman Administrative Assistant
Reverend Alan Polczynski Pastor
Reverend Alan Grote Regional Chaplain
Third Sunday
in Advent
December 15, 2019
Christ, Prince of Peace, Ford City
& St. Lawrence, Cadogan
Pennsylvania Charitable Trusts
Website : fccatholic.org
Bulletin Deadline-Monday 3 PM
Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg
Third Sunday of Advent
The third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is the Latin word meaning “rejoice.” This Sunday is so named because “Rejoice” is the first word in the entrance antiphon for today's Mass taken from Philippians 4:4,5: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice! The Lord is near.” Some people mark this Sunday on their Advent wreath with a pink candle instead of a purple candle. This Sunday is a joyful reminder that our salvation is near. This week's Gospel Reading continues our Advent reflection on the person and message of John the Baptist. Last week we heard John speak about his relationship to the coming Messiah, Jesus. This week, we hear Jesus' message to John the Baptist, now in prison, about the signs of the kingdom found in Jesus' ministry and Jesus' assessment of John's role in the Kingdom of God. The Gospel of Matthew tells the story of John's arrest in chapter 14:3-12. In today's Gospel, John sends word to Jesus from prison, asking if Jesus is the Messiah for whom he has been waiting. Jesus responds by pointing to the miracles that he has worked and invites John and the other hearers to make their own determination. In his next breath, however, Jesus praises John for his role in preparing the way for Jesus. Then Jesus says that all of those who work for the Kingdom of God will be as great as John and even greater. Jesus' message to John about the signs of the kingdom being performed recalls the salvation described by the prophet Isaiah. This passage is a reminder that the beginning of salvation is already mysteriously present to us, but also yet to be fulfilled. Salvation is already in our midst as manifest in the miraculous deeds of Jesus and in the Church. But salvation is also to be fulfilled in the coming reign of God. Even as we observe our world today, we can find glimpses of God's work among us. Even more, we help to prepare the way for God's kingdom by our words and our deeds. This message is indeed a cause for rejoicing.
Monday - December 16
7:30 AM Rosary
8:00 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church
Gus Wagner (by Marc & Diana Mantini)
Tuesday - December 17
7:30 AM Rosary
8:00 AM Mass at St. Lawrence Church
Frank Szymanski (by Marion & Eileen Bartosiewicz)
7:00 PM Penance Service at St. Mary, Yatesboro
Wednesday - December 18
8:30 AM Rosary
9:00 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church
Elizabeth Szul (by Joseph Szul)
11:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration
@ Christ, Prince of Peace
4:00 PM Reposition & Benediction
7:00 PM Penance Service at St. Patrick, Brady’s Bend
Thursday - December 19
7:30 AM Rosary
8:00 AM Mass at St. Lawrence Church
Sam Desiderio (by Bill & Justine Brown)
7:00 PM Penance Service at St. Mary, Freeport
Friday - December 20
7:30 AM Rosary
8:00 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church
Robert Phillips (by Bill & Kathy Daugherty)
3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet @ Christ, Prince of Peace
Saturday - December 21 St. Peter Canisius
NOON Penance Service at Christ, Prince of Peace
Fourth Sunday of Advent
5:00 PM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church
Joseph Kunst (by Ed & Jackie Skukalek)
Sunday - December 22
8:30 AM Rosary
9:00 AM Mass at St. Lawrence Church
For the Parishioners of our Partner Parishes
11:00 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church
Jeffrey Lee Thevenin (by Mom, Dad, Joey, Julie, Jenny and son Josh)
7:00 PM Mass at St. Lawrence Church
Carol Simmons (by Steve & Kim Kahat)
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 15, 2019
Oplatki will be available in the vestibules of both churches and at the Partner
Parish Office. The suggested offering is $2.00 per package.
But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to
be ruler in Israel. Micah 5:1
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 15, 2019
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is held during both the 9 AM Mass at St. Lawrence Church and at 11 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church. The children are called forward before the scripture readings and sent with a prayer to a designated area of the church. The scripture readings are proclaimed and explained on a level appropriate for children during this time. They are then brought back to the parents during the Profession of Faith.
K-5 Faith Formation Classes are held each Sunday from 9:30 - 10:40 AM in the Partner Parish Office for K - 5th. K - 1st will now be meeting in the Partner Parish Office.
Partner Parish Youth Group News!
Sunday, December 22: NO Meeting Monday, December 30: Youth Group Christmas Party at Falcon Lanes, Ford City - 7:00 PM
All Youth in grades 6th thru 12th are welcome to come and check out our group!
Christ, Prince of Peace & St. Lawrence
Meetings / Classes for the
week of December 16
Christ, Prince of Peace Legion of Mary will be
meeting at the Partner Parish Office @ 6:00 PM on
Monday, December 16.
Bible Study will be meeting at the Partner Parish
Office @ 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 17.
St. Lawrence Choir practice will be @ 6:00 PM on
Tuesday, December 17.
ACTS2 Christmas Social will be at the St. Lawrence
Hall @ 6:00 PM on Wednesday, December 18.
Christ, Prince of Peace Choir practice will be
@ 6:30 PM on Thursday, December 19.
Please call the Partner Parish Office with
location, date and time of your organization’s
meetings / classes @ 724-763-9141
The sign-up sheets for Christmas Liturgy and the Solemnity of Mary at Christ, Prince of Peace Church are available in the vestibule of the church. All servers, cross bearers, lectors, ushers and extraordinary ministers are asked to sign up.
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CALENDARS are available in the vestibule of both churches. Many thanks to the Mantini Funeral Home for providing them to our parishes.
JANUARY LOTTERY TICKETS Christ, Prince of Peace Church January Lottery tickets are now available before and after the weekend Masses and at the Partner Parish Office. You can win from $100 to $200 daily and the last day of the month, one winner will receive $1,400! The seller of the $1,400 winning ticket will receive $100! Tickets are $10 each and the drawing is based on the PA Lottery Daily Number 7:00 PM drawing. Thanks for your support !
THESE MAKE GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS!
All tickets must be turned in by
Tuesday, December 31st
Early Bulletin Deadline Because of the early bulletin submission deadlines during December, any bulletin information you would like to be included in the bulletin must be submitted to the Partner Parish Office as follows:
•December 22nd bulletin by Monday, Dec. 16 by 3 PM
•December 29th bulletin by Thursday, Dec. 19 by 3 PM
•January 5th bulletin by Friday, Dec. 27 by Noon
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NOVEMBER LCBA WINNERS
#631 Fr. Alan, #354 Ruth Falsetti, #115 Christine Roman, #542 Sophia Capparelli, #250 Jean Opalka, #497 Cindy
Bandura, #215 Hunter Shanty, #357 Ken Shirley, #572 Cole Mantini, #168 Margaret Bowser, #955 Nicole Burdett, #002 Jason Nichols, #198 Marc Opalka, #295 Larry Rocco, #819 Rose Marie Gladysiewski, #452 Eugene Staciokas, #957 Valerie Huston, #700 Vera Remis, #244 Archie Boone, #408 Mary Seaman, #790 Brad Hobaugh, #385 Betty Retzer, #876 Dorothy Slovensky, #937 Caylyn Shanty,
#645 Monna Ferraro, #152 Robert Nimerosky, #820 Shirley Ford, #783 Deb Ceraso, #152 Robert Nimerosky, #597 Debbie Panchik. Thank you for supporting the LCBA.
Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
COMMUNION FOR THE
ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND
If you are homebound or unable to attend Mass due to an
illness and would like to receive communion or have the
bulletin sent to you, please contact the Partner Parish
Office at 724-763-9141 with the details.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 15, 2019
The Sanctuary Candle at
Christ, Prince of Peace Church
will burn this week in memory of
Anna Marie Campbell By Larry Mase & Cherie Campbell
Readings for the Week of December 15, 2019 Sunday Third Sunday of Advent
Is 35:1-6A, 10; Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11 Monday Nm 24:2-7, 15-17A; Ps 25:4-5AB, 6 & 7BC, 8-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-2, 3-4AB, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Wednesday Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Thursday Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25A; Ps 71:3-4A, 5-6AB, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Friday Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4AB, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Saturday St. Peter Canisius Sg 2:8-14; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Sunday Fourth Sunday of Advent Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24
2020 CDA NATIONAL EDUCATION CONTEST All students, grades 4-12, are eligible to participate in the annual
education contest. The themes are “Blessed are the peacemakers” or Living in harmony with others. The categories are essay, poetry, art,
computer art, music and photography. Instructions and entry forms are available at the Partner Parish Office or by contacting Ann Nemec at 724-664-4086. The local deadline for all entries is January 31st.
ACTS2 CHRISTMAS SOCIAL
Wednesday December 18
6 PM St. Lawrence Social Hall
BYOB and a covered dish to share Bring your kids!
ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED? Catholic Engaged Encounter is an opportunity for Christian couples to prepare for a lifetime commitment. If you desire a loving, faithful, permanent and life-giving marriage, consider attending a Catholic Engaged Encounter weekend. This marriage preparation program presents a comprehensive, up-close and personal look at marriage. For more information, please call George and Pat Ziringer at 724-335-4966 or [email protected] or www.greensburgcee.com. The next scheduled weekends will be held in Greensburg on February 7 - 9, and June 5 - 7.
“The Accent On-Air,” Magnificent Churches and Weddings, airs on WTAE-TV early morning Dec. 10, 12, 17 and 19
“The Accent On-Air,” Magnificent Churches and Weddings, will air on WTAE-TV, Channel 4 at 2:08 a.m. Dec. 10, 12, 17 and 19. The show features Bishop Malesic talking about his ad limina trip and meeting with Pope Francis, marriage tips from couples celebrating their 50th anniversaries, two couples who met at ChristLife, a Western Pennsylvania cookie table recipe, magnificent churches, and the inspiring story of an Indiana County woman and the repurposing of wedding gowns for a merciful cause.
If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child by anyone please
contact PA Childline immediately at 1-800-932-0313. If the alleged abuser is functioning in a
parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer you are also requested to contact the Bishop’s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct AFTER you have
called the Childline number and made the report. The Bishop’s
Delegate may be reached at 724-837-0901, Ext. 1221.
Food Bank will be held on Tuesday, December 17th
from 9:00 -11:00 AM at the Manor Twp. Fire Hall.
Divine Trinity Council #17178 The next K of C Officers Meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 at the Partner Parish office at 6:30 PM.
The meeting will be preceded by a rosary at 6:00 PM.
The next K of C regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 6:30 PM at
St Lawrence Parish Hall. The regular meeting will be preceded by a First Degree ceremony at Partner Parish office at 5:00 PM, if needed
On Friday, December 6, 2019 the K of C Council #17178-Ford City/ Cadogan in partnership with the K of C Council #1011- Kittanning received approval from the Knights of Columbus
Supreme Office in New Haven , CT to commence with fundraising efforts to purchase an ultrasound machine
for Life Choices. Our partnership must raise ½ of the funds and Knights of Columbus Supreme will provide the other ½.
Hopefully, the use of this machine will be instrumental in their continuing endeavors to help save babies that would
have otherwise been aborted. This is another demonstration that “With God all things are possible” Matthew 19:26
Please Keep CHRIST in CHRISTmas
New members are always welcome!! Call Tom Goughnour for more information 724-954-4968
THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT DECEMBER 15, 2019
December 10, 2019 God bless you for your generosity!
As the Advent season is now here,
we prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord as the Judge. We also prepare ourselves to receive the physical presence of our Redeemer through the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and the coming of Christmas. Below is the list of the upcoming Penance Services which will be held in our region.
Tuesday Dec 17 @ 7 PM St. Mary-Yatesboro
Wednesday Dec 18 @ 7 PM St. Patrick-Brady’s Bend
Thursday Dec 19 @ 7 PM St. Mary-Freeport
Saturday Dec 21 @ Noon Christ, Prince of Peace-Ford City
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our
sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1John 1:9
Children and Family Services Appeal collection to be taken at Christmas Masses
The annual Catholic Charities’ Children and Family Services Appeal will be the second collection at all
Christmas Masses Dec. 24 and 25. This collection helps people in our diocese who are less fortunate. Your support
can change the future of an individual, family or child through the good works of Catholic Charities.
to Janet Englert as she celebrates
her 86th birthday on December 16th.
to Violet Boguslawski as she
celebrates her 96th birthday on December 22nd.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Tuesday, December 24
4:00 PM Vigil Mass @ Christ, Prince of Peace Church 6:45 PM Children Program @ St. Lawrence Church 7:00 PM Vigil Mass @ St. Lawrence Church 11:30 PM Choir will be singing carols & hymns @ Christ, Prince of Peace Church Midnight Mass @ Christ, Prince of Peace Church
Wednesday, December 25
10:00 AM Mass @ St. Lawrence Church
ST. LAWRENCE PARISH Dec. 10-2019 YTD
Regular Offertory $2,545.00 $50,713.61
Children $3.00
Utilities $55.00
Thanksgiving $55.00
Immaculate conception $212.00
Catholic Accent $70.00
Diocesan Poverty Relief $60.00
Mission Coop $10.00
Total $3,010.00
Christ, Prince of Peace Dec. 10-2019 YTD
Regular Offertory $5,000.01 $138,812.14
Children's Offertory $20.00
Votives $79.94
Utilities $394.00
Solemnity of Mary $20.00
Immaculate Conception $912.00
Catholic Accent $55.00
Thanksgiving $2.00
Total $6,482.95
(The regular offertory also includes loose and monthly)
Pilgrimage to Passion Play in Oberammergau, Czech Republic and Poland Aug. 25-Sept. 6, 2020
Join Bishop Edward C. Malesic and Father Willie Lechnar for the Diocese of Greensburg's pilgrimage of faith to the world-famous Passion Play of Oberammergau, Germany, Aug. 25-Sept. 6. Space is limited. The pilgrimage will include visits to the sites and shrines of Bavaria, Prague, Krakow and Warsaw. For more information, call 724-552-2645. Prayer before Confession
Receive my confession, O most loving and gracious
Lord Jesus Christ, only hope for the salvation of my
soul. Grant to me true contrition of soul, so that day and night I may by penance make satisfaction for my
many sins. Savior of the world, O good Jesus, Who
gave Yourself to the death of the Cross to save
sinners, look upon me, most wretched of all sinners;
have pity on me, and give me the light to know my sins, true sorrow for them, and a firm purpose of
never committing them again. Amen.
Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday, December 18 will be held from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM
at Christ, Prince of Peace.