TELLERS Monday Oct 5 Mike Sank Bill amp Peggy Lichtenfels Monday Oct 12 Judy Miller John amp Donna Swarney

Our Parish Bulletin for the Weekend of OCTOBER 4 2020 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sarris Candies Christmas Fundariser As announced in last weekendrsquos bulletin in the upcoming weeks we will be conducting our 1st Annual Sarris Candies Christmas Fundraiser here

at Holy Family You can support this effort by using ldquopaperrdquo order forms that are available in the back of the Church Nazareth Room and Parish Office You your fami-ly members and friends can order on-line at wwwsarriscandiesfundraisingcom Enter our Group ID ldquo10-3584rdquo so Holy Family will receive sale credit and FREE SHIPPING for on-line orders until Dec 21 (No minimum purchase required) Call 8144465759 for detailsforms

From the desk of Father Williehellip

There are so many pieces of news to share this weekend let me simply say that as always my thoughts and prayers are with all of our parishioners friends of Holy Family and all of our neighbors May God bless you abundantly in the week ahead - Father Willie

Catholic Charities offers Virtual Counseling Social distancing can take a toll So can waiting in line to get into a grocery or hardware store Itrsquos not unusual to feel angry or frustrated or confused For some people the pandemic restrictions can magnify feelings of anxiety depression interpersonal conflict grief and a wide variety of other issues Catholic Charities provides virtual counseling to help address those issues and more Taking care of your own emotional well-being is very important to you and the people you love You do not need to face these feelings alone Please call Catholic Charities at 7248371840 or contact this wonderful recource by email at wwwcounselingdioceseofgreensburgorg

World Mission Sunday Every year during the month of October we celebrate World Mission Sunday This year our celebration occurs the weekend of October 17-18 We celebrate the

Eucharist in union with Catholics throughout the world for the missionary activity of the Church Pope Francis reminds us especially in this year of crisis that we are personally called to mission to bring Christrsquos love to those most forgotten This is a responsibility of all the baptized The Pope asks us to respond through prayer and generous sacrifice to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith The theme of this yearrsquos celebration can be each individualrsquos answer ldquoHere Am I Send Merdquo

Let us pray in a special way for all who minister around the world to spread the Gospel message and help to grow the Kingdom of God

Congratulations Our best wishes and prayers go out to our parishioners Michael and Laura Dziagwa on the recent baptism of their daughter Madison Jane May God bless Madison during her lifelong journey of faith May all in our parish strive to

serve as examples for those who follow in our footsteps

Update 2020 ldquoCoatlessrdquo Coats for Kids Drive Our Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids Drive will be drawing to a close on Sunday October 11 2020 It is still not too late to make your monetary donation that funds the purchase of new coats for young folks from our parish and surrounding communities who are in need of winter apparel to soften the harsh impact of winter weather Your generosity is GREATLY appreciated

Childrenrsquos Faith Formation Update Attention FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ages 3-18 Please keep watch in your US Mail for details concerning the scheduling of Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation for our youth at Holy Family Parish

Due to COVID-19 modifications to the ldquonormalrdquo Faith Formation calendar is (and most likely will continue to be) modified for 2020-2021

We will keep you updated as soon as we find our any new information concerning how even in the midst of a pandemic we will continue to assist in the formation of our children Thanks so much

Peterrsquos Pence Support of the Holy See Our diocese will take a combined collection the weekend of October 3-4 2020 to help our Holy Father and the Holy See to fulfill the mission of the Universal Church The Peterrsquos Pence collection helps fund the charitable works of

Pope Francis that provide for peoples globally most in need of assistance Thanks for your financial and prayerful support for our brothers and sisters around the world

OUR PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

Carmella Ansell Robert and Roberta Botteicher Frank Fratrich Ann Kadi Jim Trusz Barb Hudnall Mary Verba Margie Cassidy Lena Heming Frances Moore Stephen Balencic Sr Donna and Jim Kovalcik Sophie Kuzminsky Valeria Jones Joanne and Heather Boske David Lichvar Vince Strugala Janet Troyan Dale Keller Fuzz and Liz Fatula Leanne and Jim Wascak Mary Griffith Dave Griffith MaryLou McGeary MaryAnn Ofman Barb Machak Joan Mack Gerry Page Carol Hohman Jim Yaworski Roger Gates Leo Altimus John Catanese Randy Rensko Jr Scott McAdoo Inez Rager Louise Cengia Tammy Bartlett Father Robert Washko Ruth Moore Billy Cornetto Barbara Gavin Eric Moran Danny Auld Please keep our parish loved ones in your prayers If you have a loved one who needs prayers please call the Parish Office at 8144465759 and add their name to our prayer list

IMPORTANT Safe Environments Compliance Required All parishioners and friends of our parish age 18 and over who currently or plan to volunteer in any ministry or service capacity must be compliant with PA State Law and Diocesan Policies to do so Danielle Cribbs our parishrsquos Safe Environments Coordinator is available to help you with this process This action is NECESSARY but it is not difficult Please call Danielle with any questions or request for details at 8144465759 or email her at dcribbsdioceseofgreensburgorg Thanks much for working with us to make this happen ASAP

STEWARDSHIP REPORT Deposit on September 27 2020

Regular Offertory Collection $ 3068 Young Adultshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 55 Candleshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 29 Loose helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 50 Faith Formation Resourceshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 65 Total Parish Collectionhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 3367 Seminarian Collectionhelliphelliphelliphellip$265 We need $4200week to meet our expenses for the fiscal year We ask that you consider using the offertory envelopes that parishioners receive in the US Mail The Diocese of Greensburg recommends that offerings at this time to be made if possible by check Thanks so much

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Oct 3 - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

300 PM - Sacrament of Reconciliation Please wear a mask upon entering the Church for the safety of all

Mass of Anticipation 400 PM pro populo (For the people of Holy Family Parish)

Sunday Oct 4 930 AM +Fr Simeon Marro - Fr Willie amp Holy Family Parishioners Monday Oct 5 - St Bl Francis Xavier Seelos - +1867 630 PM +Eleanor Hamrock - Ann Furman

Tuesday Oct 6 - St Bruno - +1101 Bl Marie Rose Druocher - +1849 1200 NN +John amp Donna Burda Faith Burda Joe amp Pat Lopresti - John amp Jessica Burda Wednesday Oct 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary (No Weekday Mass scheduled today) Thursday Oct 8 630 PM +Bonnie Berezansky - Frank Martha Dave amp Melissa

Friday Oct 9 - St Denis amp Companions - +258 St John Leonardi - +1609

1200 NN +Patricia Catanese - Husband John

Sat Oct 10 - Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Catechetical Weekend)

300 PM - Sacrament of Reconciliation Please wear a mask upon entering the Church for the safety of all

Mass of Anticipation 400 PM +Anthony LaMantia - Ida Nieces amp Great-nephews

Sunday Oct 11 930 AM pro populo (For the people of Holy Family Parish)

BIRTHDAYS TO CELEBRATE

Ann Kadi Jared Long Jim Wascak Greg Balencic Joe LaMantia Riley Provias Blake Ulery Bonnie Caine Chloe Stiles Helen Boyko Josh Cable Maggie Lichtenfels and Derek Springer

May God bless these and all who celebrate the precious gift of life in a special way Happy ldquoRespect Liferdquo Month

Heroes of Hope videos highlight Guardian Angel Appeal for Catholic Charities Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg recognizes Heroes of Hope individuals who never stopped giving during COVID-19 Now you can be a Guardian Angel for your community by donating to coronavirus relief All dollars go directly to those in need Watch the videos about our Heroes of Hope and prayerfully consider donating online We are blessed by your support Visit wwwccharitiesgreensburgorgfundraisersPagesHeroes-of-Hopeaspx for details Let us continue to pray for all impacted by COVID-19

OUR PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

Carmella Ansell Robert and Roberta Botteicher Frank Fratrich Ann Kadi Jim Trusz Barb Hudnall Mary Verba Margie Cassidy Lena Heming Frances Moore Stephen Balencic Sr Donna and Jim Kovalcik Sophie Kuzminsky Valeria Jones Joanne and Heather Boske David Lichvar Vince Strugala Janet Troyan Dale Keller Fuzz and Liz Fatula Leanne and Jim Wascak Mary Griffith Dave Griffith MaryLou McGeary MaryAnn Ofman Barb Machak Joan Mack Gerry Page Carol Hohman Jim Yaworski Roger Gates Leo Altimus John Catanese Randy Rensko Jr Scott McAdoo Inez Rager Louise Cengia Tammy Bartlett Father Robert Washko Ruth Moore Billy Cornetto Barbara Gavin Eric Moran Danny Auld Please keep our parish loved ones in your prayers If you have a loved one who needs prayers please call the Parish Office at 8144465759 and add their name to our prayer list

IMPORTANT Safe Environments Compliance Required All parishioners and friends of our parish age 18 and over who currently or plan to volunteer in any ministry or service capacity must be compliant with PA State Law and Diocesan Policies to do so Danielle Cribbs our parishrsquos Safe Environments Coordinator is available to help you with this process This action is NECESSARY but it is not difficult Please call Danielle with any questions or request for details at 8144465759 or email her at dcribbsdioceseofgreensburgorg Thanks much for working with us to make this happen ASAP

STEWARDSHIP REPORT Deposit on September 27 2020

Regular Offertory Collection $ 3068 Young Adultshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 55 Candleshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 29 Loose helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 50 Faith Formation Resourceshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 65 Total Parish Collectionhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip$ 3367 Seminarian Collectionhelliphelliphelliphellip$265 We need $4200week to meet our expenses for the fiscal year We ask that you consider using the offertory envelopes that parishioners receive in the US Mail The Diocese of Greensburg recommends that offerings at this time to be made if possible by check Thanks so much

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Oct 3 - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

300 PM - Sacrament of Reconciliation Please wear a mask upon entering the Church for the safety of all

Mass of Anticipation 400 PM pro populo (For the people of Holy Family Parish)

Sunday Oct 4 930 AM +Fr Simeon Marro - Fr Willie amp Holy Family Parishioners Monday Oct 5 - St Bl Francis Xavier Seelos - +1867 630 PM +Eleanor Hamrock - Ann Furman

Tuesday Oct 6 - St Bruno - +1101 Bl Marie Rose Druocher - +1849 1200 NN +John amp Donna Burda Faith Burda Joe amp Pat Lopresti - John amp Jessica Burda Wednesday Oct 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary (No Weekday Mass scheduled today) Thursday Oct 8 630 PM +Bonnie Berezansky - Frank Martha Dave amp Melissa

Friday Oct 9 - St Denis amp Companions - +258 St John Leonardi - +1609

1200 NN +Patricia Catanese - Husband John

Sat Oct 10 - Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Catechetical Weekend)

300 PM - Sacrament of Reconciliation Please wear a mask upon entering the Church for the safety of all

Mass of Anticipation 400 PM +Anthony LaMantia - Ida Nieces amp Great-nephews

Sunday Oct 11 930 AM pro populo (For the people of Holy Family Parish)

BIRTHDAYS TO CELEBRATE

Ann Kadi Jared Long Jim Wascak Greg Balencic Joe LaMantia Riley Provias Blake Ulery Bonnie Caine Chloe Stiles Helen Boyko Josh Cable Maggie Lichtenfels and Derek Springer

May God bless these and all who celebrate the precious gift of life in a special way Happy ldquoRespect Liferdquo Month

Heroes of Hope videos highlight Guardian Angel Appeal for Catholic Charities Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg recognizes Heroes of Hope individuals who never stopped giving during COVID-19 Now you can be a Guardian Angel for your community by donating to coronavirus relief All dollars go directly to those in need Watch the videos about our Heroes of Hope and prayerfully consider donating online We are blessed by your support Visit wwwccharitiesgreensburgorgfundraisersPagesHeroes-of-Hopeaspx for details Let us continue to pray for all impacted by COVID-19