REV. JOHN A. SEDLAK Pastor/Trust Administrator

jsedlak@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Mass Schedule Weekday & Sat. Morning: 8:00 am Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 am Holy Days: As Announced

Sacrament of Reconciliation Weekday & Sat. Morning: 7:30-7:50 am Saturday Vigil: 4:00-4:45 pm Sunday: 8:30-8:45 am & 10:30-10:45 am

(30 minutes before all other Masses)

Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 8:15 am - 3:45 pm

Mailing Address PO Box 187 4263 Route 981 United PA 15689

Website www.saintflorian.org

Phone Numbers Parish Office/Rectory: 724-423-4431 FAX: 724-423-4438 Pastoral Emergencies: 412-582-0425 Catechesis, Faith Formation & Evangelization (CFFE) Office: 724-423-5087 Preschool: 724-423-4437 Social Hall: 724-423-9008 St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 724-205-4406

Staff CFFE Director: Dr. Joseph Dreliszak Preschool Director: Lottie Hirak Preschool Aide: Karen Dlugos Music Director: Steven Makar Parish Secretary and Bookkeeper: Angela Reese

Pastoral Council Terry Foriska Tammy Sofranko* Mike Reese Nicole Stull Don Scekeres Dave Shimko *Recorder

Finance Council John Boggess Kathy Sobinsky Stephanie Soflak Jerry Yasher David Lazor* Emily Uhrin Mark D’Amico *Chair

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 19, 2020

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to build up the Kingdom of God by offering ourselves

with Jesus for the true good of every person.

EUCHARISTIC SELF-OFFERING PRAYER I am all Yours, O most loving Jesus, through Mary, Your Mother.

MASS INTENTIONS (Request Form on back of bulletin)

Sat., July 18 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Sun., July 19 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Mon., July 20 8:00 AM Tue., July 21 8:00 AM Wed., July 22 8:00 AM Thu., July 23 8:00 AM Fri., July 24 8:00 AM Sat., July 25 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Sun., July 26 9:00 AM 11:30 AM

Weekday +George Trout by Trout Family For the Parishioners Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time +Edward Cibulas by Ginny Kaczmarek +Charlie Fischer by Family & Friends Weekday Marge Klimchock, Birthday, by Children Weekday +Steven Sosko by Sofranko Cousins, Beverly, John, Diane & Jeff St. Mary Magdalene +Anna Hunka by Karen Hunka & Sons Weekday +Susanna Farzati by Karen, Ed, Megan & Erik Weekday +Robert Larko by Wife, Children and Grandchildren St. James +Louis Lopes by Sister, Connie & Steve Billey +Peggy Gongaware by Helen Taylor Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time For the Parishioners +Colleen Yothers by Family

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ST. FLORIAN OFFERTORY STEWARDSHIP:

July 11-12: Adults: $4,857.50; Loose: $149.00; Par ish Endowment: $45.00 Candles: $100.00; Catholic Accent: $45.00 St. Vincent De Paul: $75.00; Ascension: $10.00. TOTAL: $5,281.50.

God Bless you!

Bulletin Deadline: submissions for the bulletin are due by Monday at 9 am to: areese@dioceseofgreensburg.org.

Readings for the week of July 19, 2020 Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19/Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 [5a]/Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30 Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 85:2-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8a]/Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [2]/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/Ps 36:6-7ab, 8-9, 10-11 [10a]/Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17/Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 [cf. 10d]/Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 [5]/Mt 20:20-28 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12/Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130 [97a]/Rom 8:28-30/Mt 13:44-52 or 13:44-46 ©Liturgical Publications Inc.

Sanctuary Light In Memory of Carl Mizikar

By: Parents, Ron & Nancy

COVID-19 PANDEMIC — information can be found at www.coronavirus.gov

CHURCH OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 AM TO 7 PM

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Saturday, July 18, 2020 ~ 5:00 PM Lector ......................................................................... A. Reese Eucharistic Ministers ............................. C. Kelly, C. Gricheck Altar Server ............................................................. M. Reese

Sunday, July 19, 2020 ~ 9:00 AM Lector ...................................................................... B. Mizikar Eucharistic Ministers .......................... T. Jackson, R. Mizikar Altar Server ........................................................... R. Mizikar

Sunday, July 19, 2020 ~ 11:30 AM Lector ................................................................... M. D’Amico Eucharistic Ministers ............................. J. Lesko, W. Bossart Altar Server ............................................................... J. Lesko

Saturday, July 25, 2020~ 5:00 PM Lector .................................................................... J. Lawrence Eucharistic Ministers .................................. C. Kelly, J. Lesko Altar Server ............................................................... J. Lesko

Sunday, July 26, 2020 ~ 9:00 AM Lector ..................................................................... T. Jackson Eucharistic Ministers ........................ G. Kovacina, J. Mizikar Altar Server ............................................................. J. Mizikar

Sunday, July 26, 2020 ~ 11:30 AM Lector ....................................................................... M. Sopko Eucharistic Ministers ..................................... R. & B. Obusek Altar Server ............................................................... D. Reese

2 St. Florian Cemetery Graves for Sale — Section 1

Call 724-423-6293

Parish Office Summer Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:15 am to 3: 45

(Angela)

Thursday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

(Dr. Dreliszak)

ALTAR FLOWERS are presented this week

In Memory of

Anna Hunka By Karen Hunka

St. Florian Preschool

POSITIONS OPEN

ST. FLORIAN PRE-SCHOOL IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2 PART-TIME TEACHER AIDE POSITIONS FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL TERM. ONE POSITION IS FOR MONDAY-WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY FROM 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM AND ONE POSITON FOR TUESDAY & THURSDAY FROM 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM. THE SCHEDULE COINCIDES WITH THE SCHOOL YEAR AND IS A SEASONAL POSITION. CANDIDATES MUST BE PRACTICING CATHOLICS AND WOULD BE UNER THE GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION OF MRS. LOTTIE HIRAK, PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER. RESUMES SHOULD BE SENT TO ST FLORIAN CHURCH 4263 RTE. 981, P.O BOX 187, UNITED, PA. 15689 TO THE ATTENTION OF DR. JOSEPH DRELISZAK. ONCE RESUMES ARE RECEIVED, INDIVIDUALS WILL BE CALLED FOR AN INTERVIEW

Pathways registration open for 2020-21

Registration is open for Pathways, which is the diocese’s

commitment to adult faith formation and nurturing mature dis-

cipleship. There are 12 evening sessions, three workshops and a

closing retreat. Pathways is tentatively scheduled for Tuesdays

from 6:30-9 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish, Scottdale. To

register online, go to www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/pathways.

Or email pathways@dioceseofgreensburg.org or call the Office

of Faith, Family and Discipleship at 724-552-2598. Financial

assistance is available from the Francis Fund. For information or

to apply for a scholarship, call 724-837-0901, ext. 1249. The

schedule is tentative, pending restrictions on gatherings

that might be in place in September.

SUMMER FESTIVAL CANCELLED FOR THIS YEAR Due to the ongoing pandemic and the many concerns involving “Social Distancing”, it is necessary to cancel this year’s summer festival that was set for August 9.

Tickets are no longer available in the back of Church. Extra tickets are available at the Rectory during summer office hours or you may leave a message for Dr. Dreliszak and arrangements will be made for you to get yours. You may also contact him is you need additional tickets to sell. Stubs may returned by placing them in the collection basket or dropped off at the rectory during summer hours. The office is open from Monday – Wednesday from 8:15 – 3:45 and on Thursdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please do not return them by mail. This too is not permitted by the US Postal System.

Thank you for your support. We will be giving periodic updates on the tickets throughout the summer!

MANY THANKS TO THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY PICKED UP THEIR TICKETS AND/OR HAVE REQUESTED

ADDITIONAL TICKETS TO SELL TO HELP US MAKE THIS TICKET A GREAT SUCCESS.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS… 2021 FESTIVAL IS SET FOR AUGUST 8!!!

Faith Formation News

K to 7 Faith Formation:

Plans are being made to hopefully resume “on site” Faith For-mation Classes for students in Grades K-7. Parents received a survey this past week and are asked to return it to the Rectory or church collection basket by the end of July. Your response will assist us in our decision. CATECHIST NEEDED FOR KINDERGARTEN CLASS/GRADE 1 ALONG WITH TWO AIDES – ONE FOR KINDERGARTEN/GRADE 1 AND ONE AIDE FOR GRADE 2. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE ALL NECESSARY DIOCESAN CLEARANCES. IF INTERESTED IN SERVING IN THIS MINISTRY, PLEASE CONTACT DR. DRELISZAK

Celebration of First Communion & Confirmation

Dates have been chosen for First Communion and Confirmation. Both were canceled due to the pandemic. First Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, August 2 at the 11:30 am Mass and Confirmation will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 pm. Both celebrations, this year, will take place at our church. Parents have received other dates concerning classes, practice times and interviews with Fr. John prior to each sacrament. Please contact Dr. Dreliszak if you have any questions.

Connectionsby Joe Lesko

The Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

The Book of Wisdom gives the first reading to present an argument in defense of the conquering Israelites over the pagan Canaanites’ contention of cruelty and injustice as conquerors’ The author of the Book of Wisdom emphasizes Israel/s God is absolute and above human criticism. The opening verse is directed to God who has always shown an equality to all, unlike the evil (the Canaanites were known for their sacrifice of children to their gods) whose weakness and insecurity have prompted them to function unjustly by the strength they have. The Israelite God has always shown an intelligent balance between what is just and merciful, for He acts only when His “power is disbelieved.” He has never been audacious or bold; He has consistently controlled His might which is His power; He has taught the Israelites by His righteous deeds. His relationship with them has made them hope of repentance of their sins. Matthew presents a continuation of what was presented last week in Jesus’ use of parables in His teaching. This week the parable illustrates the faith one has in the Day of Judgment. God’s judgments now reveal a quality of supreme excellence of His Wisdom. The true seeker of Wisdom acts with humble dependence in God without temerity or audacious sacrifice. The parable presented today shows in each instance how the small (the humble and upright) master the big. The weed among the wheat, the mustard seed, and the leaven conquer eventually. Jesus equates the smallness of these three elements with the final judgment. God tolerates the unfaithful, for the faith community is not one of “the elect.” The final judgment will determine the destiny of the righteous ones and evil ones. His judgment shall purify His Kingdom. Jesus’ lesson is “tolerance” of the evil, for God and His angels shall sort them out in the end. Tolerance must lead

to reformation and positive action, including the search for holiness. However, the counter action must be realistic. Like Wisdom in the Old Testament reading balance is needed

similar to the balance in God’s actions. Bad example can serve for good like the removal of weed at harvest; or seeing the

good from what a small seed produces; or knowing the good that yeast will produce the desired bread. The lesson is the

same as last week. Truth comes from cause and effect and understanding comes from purpose and effect.

WAYS TO GIVE

During this time of closures throughout the church, please consider keeping up your weekly contributions to

St. Florian. Sunday Masses have resumed but the obligation to attend is still commuted. If you are not attending Mass,

please consider these options for giving.

ONLINE GIVING: Our parish offers Online Giving, a web-based electronic contribution application. This service is safe and secure. And it is convenient for you and for our parish staff. Sign up for Online Giving by visiting our parish website at www.saintflorian.org and selecting the “Donate” link in the top right hand corner.

US MAIL: Contributions can be sent through the mail service to: St. Florian Church

PO Box 187 United, PA 15689

STOP BY THE PARISH OFFICE: The parish office is open Monday—Thursday, 8:45 am to 3:45 pm. Feel free to drop by anytime with your offertory envelope. A locked mailbox is available outside of the Rectory Front Door.

GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Bishop Malesic desires to recognize all couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary during the calendar year 2020. The Jubilarians, their children, relatives or friends should contact their local parish office to register couples for this recognition. Ideally, the Jubilarians will be invited to join the bishop for a special Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass to be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Even though circumstances may not permit participation in this Mass, all couples will receive a scroll signed by the Bishop commemorating their anniversary.

Prayer Chain

Those with prayer intentions are asked to contact the FAITH

FORMATION CENTER. Please call 724-423-5087 and your

request will be forwarded to those who have agreed to take part

in this special ministry. New members on our Parish Prayer

Chain are always welcome to join.

Ed Anna Debbie Karen Paul Betty Fred David Kristen Tram Erin Marge Leslie Jeremiah Leona Christine Trish Greg Marie Becky Mary Barry Pam Amber Becky Michael Aaron Cheryl Mike Greg Joshua Jeremy Marie Christine Paul Bobbi Cory Those Suffering from the Corona Virus Health and well being of ALL throughout the world

May we continue to remember these individuals in our daily prayers!

Thank you to The Community Foundation of Fayette County, who have generously donated the extra face masks that we have present for those who need them at Mass.

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PARISH UPDATE Praying the Rosary aloud, starting 30 minutes before Masses, has resumed. The spiritual benefits of this far

outweighs any added Coronavirus risk that is minimized by the participants wearing face masks and keeping safe

distances. Let’s place ourselves under Mary’s protection and ask Our Lady to intercede with her Son for a swift end to

the pandemic. A total of 161 people attended our three “Sunday Masses” last weekend, up three from the previous

week.

ROUTINE PASTORAL VISITS TO THE HOMEBOUND and to persons in care facilities is still not permitted under Diocesan guidelines for the pandemic. However, upon request, Fr. John will readily visit anyone who feels a need for the sacraments. Just call the parish office.

10-YEAR LOAN REPAYMENT REPORT

To date, we have paid back $115,016.98 (including $10,817.46 in interest) on our $300,000 loan plus $35,294.54 interest. Because of extra payments made early, and the temporary suspension of interest payments for the last three months due to the pandemic, our loan amortization is now 20 months ahead of schedule, with full repayment expected in October 2026, and a projected parish savings of $10,200.29 for this early repayment.

DIOCESAN LENTEN APPEAL (DLA) REPORT FOR JULY

Our gift and pledge total stands at $44,157. This is $14,899 over our Diocesan Target and is the amount that comes back

to St. Florian for our parish needs. One hundred seventy-three (173) donors have contributed, which is 88% of our

participation goal. Thank you so much.

THANK YOU ALSO FOR YOUR VERY GENEROUS ON-GOING WEEKLY SUPPORT of St. Flor ian Par ish

during the COVID-19 restrictions. May Our Lord continue to bless you and your families and our Parish Family as well!

Read Fr. John’s Homily at www.saintflorian.org under the “Parish Life” tab.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION br ings results! Consider these words of Jesus spoken by way of

locution to a Benedictine monk: “Whenever a special need or intention is entrusted to you, appeal to

my Eucharistic Heart. I am moved to pity so often as you appeal to my Eucharistic Heart, for it is the

living organ of my merciful love and the means by which you will obtain from Me all that you ask.

My Heart beats with love in the Sacrament of the Altar…ever open to receive your petitions, your

pleas, your desires.” (In Sinu Jesu p. 41) For July 7-8, the following hours had only one adorer: 10

am, 12 Noon, 1 am, 2 am, and 3 am. At least two adorers should be present for each hour .

Thank you.

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