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THE PARTNER PARISHES OF
Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe &
Saint Mary, Mother of God
Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg Pennsylvania Charitable Trusts
101 W High Street Kittanning, PA 16201
724-548-7649
www.stmarykittanning.org
OFFICE HOURS
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday…….4:00 pm Sunday……..9:00 am
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday & Friday…….8:00 am Wednesday……..7:00 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesdays…6:00 to 6:45 pm
or by Appointment
St. Joseph & St. Mary Cemeteries
Contact the parish office.
KITTANNING STAFF
Erika Dragunova Administrative Assistant
Sandy Ashley Pastoral Associate & Organist [email protected]
Joseph Kacprowski Facilities Manager
James Gaggini Coordinator of Faith Formation [email protected]
Marilyn Brochetti Business Manager
Larry Bandura, Maintenance
P.O. Box 327, 109 2nd Street Yatesboro, PA 16263
724-783-7191
OFFICE HOURS
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday…….6:00 pm Sunday……..11:00 am
Weekday Mass Schedule
Tuesday & Thursday…8:30 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation Thursdays...9:30 to 10:30 am
or by Appointment
Sacred Heart & St. Mary Cemeteries
Contact the parish office.
YATESBORO STAFF
Betty Rose Walker Office Manager
Bonnie Frailey Coordinator of Faith Formation [email protected]
Suzanne Champion Financial Secretary
Peggy Skamai Organist
Bob Skamai, Choir Director
Sandy Caresani, Sacristan
Tom Caresani, Maintenance
The Reverend Ronald Maquiñana Pastor
The Reverend Alan W. Grote Regional Chaplain for Northern Armstrong County
Sacraments Of
Baptism, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick
Please contact the parish office for more information.
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Mary, Mother of God
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ January 17, 2021
Nicene Creed (Continued)
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
GLORY TO GOD
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
Worship Aid Partner Parishes of St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe & St. Mary, Mother of God
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time —Year B—January 17, 2021
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NICENE CREED
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and Invisible.
I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
PROCESSIONAL HYMN
Gather Your People
Refrain: Gather your people, O Lord. Gather your people, O Lord. One bread, one body, one spirit of love. Gather your people, O Lord.
1. Draw us forth to the table of life: brothers and sisters, each of us called to walk in your light.
2. We are parts of the body of Christ, needing each other, each of the gifts the Spirit provides.
Text: Based on 1 Corinthians 12; Isaiah 2:3–4; 11:9. Text and music © 1991, Bob Hurd. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.
COMMUNION HYMN
Servant Song
1. What do you want of me, Lord? Where do you want me to serve you? Where can I sing your praises? I am your song. Jesus, Jesus, you are the Lord. Jesus, Jesus, you are the way.
2. I hear you call my name, Lord, and I am moved within me. Your Spirit stirs my deepest self. Sing your songs in me. Jesus, Jesus, you are my Lord. Jesus, Jesus, you are the way.
5. I am your song and servant, singing your praise like Mary. Surrendered to your Spirit, “Let it be done to me.” Jesus, Jesus, “Let it be done to me.” Jesus, Jesus, you are the way. Donna Marie McGargill, OSM © 1984, OCP. All rights reserved.
RECESSIONAL HYMN
Church of God Elect and Glorious
1. Church of God, elect and glorious, holy nation, chosen race; called as God’s own special people, royal priests and heirs of grace: know the purpose of your calling, show to all God’s mighty deeds; tell of love which knows no limits, grace which meets all human needs..
2. God has called you out of darkness into his most marv’lous light, brought his truth to life within you, turned your blindness into sight. Let your light so shine around you that God’s name is glorified; and all find fresh hope and purpose in Christ Jesus crucified.
Text: 87 87 D; based on 1 Peter 2; James E. Seddon, 1915-1983, © 1982, The Jubilate Group. All rights reserved. Administered by Hope Publishing Co. Used with permission. Music: Rowland H. Prichard, 1811-1887.
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2021 | 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FIRST READING When Samuel went to sleep in his place,
the LORD came and revealed his presence, calling out as before, “Samuel, Samuel!”
Samuel answered, “Speak, for you servant is listening.” (1 Sm 3:9-10)
PSALMHere am I, Lord; I come to do your will. (Ps 40)
SECOND READINGDo you not know that your bodies are
members of Christ?But whoever is joined to the Lord
becomes one Spirit with him. (1 Cor 6:15, 17)
GOSPELSo they went and saw where Jesus was staying,
and they stayed with him that day. (Jn 1:39)
Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the
Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
GOSPEL MEDITATION Encourage Deeper Understanding of ScriptureOur faith is not just about ideas. It’s really about having an encounter with God and, in particular, the Risen Christ! Once we give ourselves over to the notion of God’s presence, we have to train ourselves to listen for God’s voice and be attentive to God’s call. Having companions on our faith journeys is so incredibly important as they can help us fine-tune our listening skills and discern God’s voice from others we may be hearing. Faith is all about having these profound encounters not only with God but with our brothers and sisters, and creation itself. Anyone or anything that is alive with God’s presence becomes an occasion for God to speak and call us to deeper graces and experiences. “Come, and you will see.”
The example and teaching of Jesus, the lives of the saints, those living among us and those glorified in heaven, and the wonder and beauty of creation can all serve to help us listen more clearly and assist in positioning ourselves for this profound God meeting. It is an encounter that can quickly and easily lead to a friendship and intimate intertwining of our souls to their Maker, making a claim on us like no other. Then, the Word of God moves from being just a body of ideas to something we simply accept and do. The person of Jesus Christ swiftly moves from being just a good prophet in word and deed to the incarnate presence of God Himself, the Lamb of God. The voice leads us to the Person behind it.
The Gospel is hard to follow. We can intellectually debate whether what Jesus said is really what we are asked to do. The Gospel ideas do not always make sense in our practical, secular world. The person of God always does. We can debate the practicality and sense of ideas and doing so often keeps the more difficult ones at a safe distance away from us. Jesus said to love our enemy, but we really don’t need to do that, our minds try to convince us. It just doesn’t make sense. Yet, if we are truly in love with the God who is behind the voice of those words, they make perfect sense. Our deep and intimate love of this God would even find us laying down our lives for Him if necessary. Speak Lord, your servant is listening.©LPi
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WORSHIP & MEDITATION
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QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Invite Parishioners to Reflect and Respond to Scripture
First ReadingEli was the priest of the temple in Shiloh. He raised Samuel and helped Samuel to hear God’s voice in his life. Who have you taught to hear God’s voice?
Second ReadingPaul taught the Corinthians that believers should “glorify God in your body” by avoiding immorality. What do you think is needed to live a good, moral life?
Gospel ReadingIn John’s account of the call of the first disciples, Jesus poses the question, “What are you looking for?” In your own spiritual journey, how do you know you have found Jesus?
Jesus turned and saw them
following him and said
to them, “What are you
looking for?” They said
to him, “Rabbi”—which
translated means Teacher—
“where are you staying?”
He said to them, “Come,
and you will see.”
– Jn 1:38-39aExcerpts from the Lectionary for Mass
©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD
LITURGICAL LIFE
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Father Alan Polczynski has personally visited Diocese of Sicuani, Peru in 2019 and
will share with us his experiences from his trip as he journeyed with others from our
diocese to visit the sister diocese.
Make sure to visit our parish websites
www.stmarykittanning.org or www.saintmaryyatesboro.org
and click on the link to watch a wonderful video from his visit.
Enclosed in this week’s bulletin is a Mission Co-Op envelope. Please return it
with your donation next weekend when the second collection for this appeal
will be taken. In order to include your donation in the parish records, please
use this envelope and make check payable to St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe
Church or St. Mary, Mother of God Church.
Your generous support of this important appeal will be very much
appreciated by the faithful of the Diocese of Sicuani, Peru.
Mission Cooperation Appeal
on January 23 & 24, 2021 To Benefit
Diocese of Sicuani, Peru
Next weekend,
January 23 & 24,
we will welcome
to our partner parishes
Father Alan Polczynski, VF
pastor of the Partner Parishes of
Christ, Prince of Peace, Ford City
and St. Lawrence, Cadogan.
He will conduct the annual
Mission Co-Op Appeal at
all of our weekend Masses
asking for our support of
programs and ministries of
Diocese of Sicuani, Peru,
Sister Diocese of the
Diocese of Greensburg.
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We have often heard it said that God is
always calling but we are not always
listening. It is not only that we are not
listening, but that we are not familiar
enough with God to even recognize that it is
God who is calling! We can easily mistake
God’s voice for someone or something else
and miss some profound opportunities for
connection. We have to train our minds,
hearts, and souls to specifically listen for
the voice of God. It is a voice that draws us
to deeper places, leading us to moments of
grace and more profound God awareness.
To look at Jesus and be able to say,
“Behold, the Lamb of God,” means that
I know something special about this person
whom others know as simply a man. I will
become more attentive and receptive when
he says, “Come, and you will see.” I may
even be more willing to set aside what I am
doing and actually go.
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
Vigil
4:00 p.m. Kittanning Arthur & Mary Henry, William & Dortha Prunty by Gary & Gerianne Prunty
6:00 p.m. Yatesboro Arlene Smith by the Altar Rosary Society
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9:00 a.m. Kittanning For All Living & Deceased Parishioners
11:00 a.m. Yatesboro Health & Safety for Carol Jablunovsky Family by Barbara Smith
Weekday
8:00 a.m. Kittanning Mary Henrietta Balchunas (Birthday Remembrance) by Daughter, Valarie Kennedy & Family
Weekday
8:30 a.m. Yatesboro Eleanor Nagy by Garrie Davies
Saint Fabian, Pope & Martyr; Saint Sebastian, Martyr
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation
7:00 p.m. Kittanning Mary Nigra by Mike & Corina Rizzo
Saint Agnes, Virgin & Martyr
8:30 a.m. Yatesboro Georgiann Work by Kristie McIsaac
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
8:00 a.m. Kittanning Sally Julius by Ricky Julius Family
4:00 p.m. Kittanning Francis & Agnes Sperlein by the Galonski Family
6:00 p.m. Yatesboro Jack Reesman (Birthday Remembrance) by Wife, Gloria & Sons
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9:00 a.m.
Kittanning William H. Graff (Birth Remembrance) by Ed & Kathy Harkleroad
11:00 a.m.
Yatesboro For All Living & Deceased Parishioners
Helpful Phone Numbers
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg 724-548-1009 Divine Redeemer Regional Catholic School 724-763-3761 St. Mary Parish Hall Rental, Kittanning 724-548-7649 St. Mary/St. Gabriel Hall Rental, Yatesboro 724-783-7191 St. Vincent de Paul Helpline, Kittanning 724-543-2134 Prayer Chain, Yatesboro 724-783-6717 or 724-354-4545 Good Samaritan Ministry, Yatesboro 724-783-7936
Please remember in your prayers the soul of Mary Nigra, sister of Kittanning parishioners Alma Brochetti and Joseph and Mike Rizzo, who passed away last week. May God grant her eternal rest and peace.
The Sanctuary Candle in Kittanning is burning
this week in memory of the Deceased
Members of the Knights of Columbus,
Council #1011 by Knights of Columbus,
Council #1011.
The Tabernacle Candle in Yatesboro is
burning this week in memory of Richard
Kuffa by Sister, Marianne Slovinsky & Family.
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish News
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Our Sincere Congratulations to
Sophia Anne Cravenor Daughter of William & Faith (Galonski) Cravenor
who was baptized on
Sunday, January 10, 2021
at Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning.
Temporary Part-time
Custodian/Facilities Supervisor Position
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning
is seeking a temporary, part-time Custodian/
Facilities Supervisor. Hours per week will range from
15 to 20. Primary function of this person is to
provide cleaning, maintenance and repairs for the
parish grounds and to oversee the effective and
efficient operation of the entire parish plant. Duties
and responsibilities include assuring that the parish
grounds are maintained in a clean and safe manner
and performing general maintenance on the school,
rectory, or church as needed including familiarity
with heating and air-conditioning systems. If
interested, please submit resume by mail to Father
Ron Maquiñana, St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe
Parish, 101 W High Street, Kittanning, PA 16201 or
by email to [email protected]
by Monday, January 25. Interviews will take place
on January 27 and January 29.
CD of A, Court Patricia #998 January Meeting
Tuesday, January 19 7:00 p.m.
St. Mary Parish Hall, Kittanning
The CD of A, Court Patricia #998, will meet on Tuesday, January 19, at St. Mary Parish Hall. We will start with the rosary at 6:45 p.m. At this meeting, we will also draw a winner of CD of A Quilt Raffle. Social Chairman is Roseann Rybicki.
Please make sure to wear a mask and keep a social distance.
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St. Mary, Mother of God Parish News
Shannock Valley Food Pantry
For the month of January, the Shannock Valley Food Pantry is
asking for donations of baked beans. Your donations can be
placed in the narthex of the church. Thank you for your
continued generosity!
LENTEN PIEROGIE SALE FUNDRAISER
YOU ARE NEEDED to help make homemade pierogies and support our fundraising efforts. No experience is needed.
Please attend an organizational and planning meeting on
Monday, January 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in St. Mary/St. Gabriel Social Hall.
The first “pierogie making” session will be on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in St. Mary/St. Gabriel Social Hall.
For those who cannot attend, but are interested in helping,
please contact 724-783-7757.
This Friday, January 22, the Church in the United States observes the annual “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” This day is set aside to pray for the legal protection of human life and to do penance for the violations to human dignity through abortion. We are called to observe this day through prayer and penance. The over 60 million abortions since the 1973 decisions of Roe v. Wade reflect with heartbreaking magnitude what Pope Francis means by a “throwaway culture.” However, we have great trust in God’s providence. We are reminded time and again in Scripture to seek the Lord’s help, and as people of faith, we believe that our prayers are heard.
Let us pray:
God our loving Father,
grant wisdom to those who govern us,
compassion and courage to those
who work to defend human life,
and safety and care to every human being.
For you alone who formed us in our mothers' wombs,
and who call us home to heaven, are God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
January 22 is designated as A Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
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Heartfelt Thank You
for Your Continued Offertory Giving
at This Challenging Time!
Your contributions assist us in taking care of many financial obligations we have in order to sustain our parishes.
We are grateful for all those who continue to support us by mailing their Offertory Contributions to the Parish Office.
If you are not able to bring your offertory envelopes to weekend Masses or give online, please mail your
offertory contribution to the parish office.
Thank you to all of our Online Giving Users!
Give Securely Online
It is an easy, safe, and convenient way to support our parishes. Visit our parish websites to give online.
www.stmarykittanning.org OR www.saintmaryyatesboro.org
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE - JANUARY 20-24, 2021
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning
Altar Servers Lector Cantor
Hospitality
Ministers
7:00 p.m. Amber Ritrosky
4:00 p.m. Andy Kamis
Ruth Ann Colo
Sabrina Streightif Amber Ritrosky Anna Oberneder
Penny Ashley
Dolores Croyle
9:00 a.m. Dylan Gaggini
Ann Nemec
Carole Olszewski
Corina Rizzo
Patty Swartzlander Megan McLafferty Debbie Johnson
Carla Slanicka
St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, Yatesboro
Altar Servers Lector Cantor
Hospitality
Ministers
6:00 p.m. Kash Julius Kathy Renosky (T) Marlene Buffone Amy Skamai
Cindy Rearick Bonnie Frailey
11:00 a.m. Lucy Rearick Betty Rose Walker (T) Monica Goldstrohm Amy Skamai Ray & Sandy Kaplon
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Weekend of January 9 & 10
ST. MARY, OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PARISH
KITTANNING
Weekend Offertory $6,958.25 Online Giving $1,007.50 Total: $7,965.75
ST. MARY, MOTHER OF GOD PARISH
YATESBORO
Weekend Offertory $2,507.00 Online Giving $370.00 Total: $2,877.00
Thank you for your generosity!
January 18-25