Saint Fidelis Parish 125 Buttercup Road, Butler

Saint Fidelis Parish 125 Buttercup Road, Butler, PA 16001
“A Community of Faithful Stewards”
Office/Rectory: 724-482-2690
CCD/Hall: 724-482-2362
Fax: 724-482-2315
Email: [email protected] Website: saintfidelis.org
As we think, so shall we be.
July 29, 2012 – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastor: Reverend James F. Murphy, D. Min.
Parochial Vicar: Rev. George J. Palick, M. S., M. A. Phone: 724-287-5531
Deacon: Deacon Toby Gaines, M. Ed.
Family Faith Formation Co-Director: Mrs. Joan Pilat
email: [email protected]
Family Faith Formation Co-Director: Mrs. Celine Mitchell
email: [email protected]
Family Faith Formation Associate: Mrs. Anna Marie Neutrelle
email: [email protected]
Youth Minister:
Mrs. Chris Williams
email: [email protected]
Music Director:
Ms. Catie Brown
email: [email protected]
Parish Social Minister:
Mrs. Joannie Soldner
email: [email protected]
Business Manager:
Ms. Angela Kuss
email: [email protected]
Parish Secretary:
Mrs. Ellen Wehr
email: [email protected]
Liturgical Coordinator:
Mrs. Terri Piroch
Director of Evangelization &
Planning, Pastoral Minister:
Dr. Ginney K. Duffey, Ph.D
email: [email protected]
Chaplain:
Mrs. Ethel Galli
Butler Catholic School: Sr. John Ann-Principal-724-285-4276 email: [email protected]
WEEKEND MASSES:
Saturday
Sunday
Lyndora 4:00pm
Meridian 6:30pm
Meridian 8:00am
Lyndora 9:00am
Meridian 10:30am
Meridian 12:00N MASS INTENTIONS
NOTE: If you intend to take up the gifts at Mass, please notify
the usher of this intention before Mass.
SATURDAY, July 28, Anticipated, Seventeenth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
4:00pm-LYNDORA Mary Pulit
(Staff of St. Fidelis)
5:00pm-MERIDIAN George Conroy
(Mary & George Emodi)
SUNDAY, July 29, 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00am-MERIDIAN Gaye Wiest
(Dave & Maureen Brown)
9:00am-LYNDORA
Living and Deceased
10:30am-MERIDIAN George Conroy
(Jack & Phyllis Wirth)
12:00N-MERIDIAN Gaye Wiest
(Jim & Jeanie Kline)
MONDAY, July 30, Weekday
6:55am-MERIDIAN Emma Reynolds
(Janice Sherman)
Helen Sue Nebel Fogel –
sister of Alice Christy
(Alice’s Card Club)
TUESDAY, July 31, St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest
8:00am-LYNDORA Daniel J. McLaughlin
(Don & Cathie Kern)
WEDNESDAY, August 1, St. Alphonsus Liguori,
Bishop and Doctor of the Church
6:30pm-MERIDIAN Cathy Ambrosio
(John & JoAnne Pinto)
THURSDAY, August 2, Weekday
8:00am-LYNDORA Anna Mae Waldron
(Pauline Maillet)
FRIDAY, August 3, Weekday
6:55am-MERIDIAN Gaye Wiest
(Family)
SATURDAY, August 4, Anticipated, Eighteenth
Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00pm-LYNDORA Anna Klein – Anniv. Remb.
(Jack & Judy McClelland)
6:30pm-MERIDIAN Sally Sedwick
(George & Ella Frost)
SUNDAY, August 5, Eighteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
8:00am-MERIDIAN
Francis & Linda Smith –
Wedding Anniversary
9:00am-LYNDORA Frank Yurkovich, Sr.
(Wife & Children)
10:30am-MERIDIAN Debbie Fetterman – Birth. Remb.
(Carlos & Gabe Albert)
12:00N-MERIDIAN Helen Swidzinski
(Dave Troutman Family)
Do you love to sing? The St. Fidelis Music Ministry is in
need of cantors and choir members. We are currently
seeking men and women of ALL ages. No experience
necessary. Please share your talent with us all by helping
to enhance our worship music through our active and
supportive ministry! Anyone interested in joining our music
ministry can contact Catie Brown, Music Director at
724-991-9868 or [email protected].
Check out the new St. Fidelis Music Ministry Website
at www.saintfidelismusic.com with resources for
Wedding Preparation, Choir and Cantor Information!
www.saintfidelismusic.com
MINISTER SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, August 4, 2012
4:00pm LYNDORA
Lector:
James Neutrelle
Euch. Min:
A. Neutrelle, Deacon Toby, D. Elli
Altar Server:
Jordan Cratty
6:30pm MERIDIAN
Lector:
Gerald Miller
Euch. Min:
K. Pappas, D. Staab, G. O’Melia
Altar Servers:
S. Lloyd, S. McIntyre, R. Henry
SUNDAY, August 5, 2012
8:00am MERIDIAN
Lector:
Susan Oliver
Euch. Min:
J. Srock, M. Semler, E. Peth
Altar Servers:
M. Weiland, K. & P. Kletzli
9:00am LYNDORA
Lector:
Steve Andreassi
Euch. Min:
B. Goeppner, B. & G. Williams
Altar Server:
Derrick Andreassi
10:30am
MERIDIAN
Lector:
Michaelene Bryant
Euch. Min:
R. Hilliard, L. Howard, P. Keelan,
S. Ward, J. Pepmeyer
Altar Servers: M. Keelan, B. & B. Stock
12:00N MERIDIAN
Lector:
Rose McDannell
Euch. Min:
L. Smith, D. Snyder, N. Martonik
Altar Servers:
M. Rockcastle, N. & J. Ferguson
PARISH HEALTH MINISTRY: 724-482-2690, ext. 223
CHURCH OFFICE: Monday-Thursday – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
RECONCILIATION: MERIDIAN - every Saturday 12 Noon
to 12:30 p.m. LYNDORA – 1st Sunday of the month; 45
minutes before Mass.
BAPTISM: Baptism class is required. Please call the
office to schedule. Baptisms are after the 12 Noon Mass
on the 1st & 4th Sundays and during the Noon Mass on the
3rd Sunday. Parents are encouraged to attend baptism
class prior to the child’s birth.
MARRIAGE: Couples contemplating marriage should
contact Fr. Murphy or Fr. Palick at least six months prior to
the date of the intended marriage. Pre-marriage
instructions are required.
FUNERAL LUNCHEONS: Please note: A two-day
notice is necessary for a funeral luncheon.
MERIDIAN: Call Justine Brown (724-287-8332) or email:
[email protected]
LYNDORA: Call Rosemary Pawlowicz (724-283-8451) or
Bernice Goeppner (724-285-9472).
PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Registration forms available in
the vestibule. Please fill out and return to the parish office.
St. Fidelis Mission Statement:
The mission of St. Fidelis Parish is to provide
a welcoming, Christ-centered environment,
serving all who desire to follow the teachings
of Jesus Christ by offering the Sacraments
and Scriptures. We are committed to
ministering to the needs of all, using our gifts
and talents to serve the Body of Christ, under
the guidance of the Holy Spirit, in the
tradition of the Roman Catholic Church.
JULY 29, 2012
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JESUS, “THE BREAD OF LIFE”
In the Gospel reading for the Seventeenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time, we hear the story of Jesus’ multiplication of
the loaves and the fishes. This is one of the few miracle
stories contained in all four New Testament Gospels. It
clearly left a significant impact on the early Christian
communities, since all four Evangelists include it in their
Gospel narratives. In the Gospel of John, this miracle will
begin a series of encounters that will lead to Jesus’ identity
as “the bread of life”.
During Year B of the church’s three-year liturgical cycle, the
Gospel readings in ordinary time are taken from the Gospel
of Mark. The one exception is a stretch of five Sundays (the
Seventeenth to Twenty-first Sundays in Ordinary Time)
where the Gospel reading is drawn from the Gospel of John.
So, for the next five Sundays we will hear from the Gospel of
John.
The first reading is taken from the Second Book of Kings.
The First and Second Book of Kings chronicles the activities
of the kings, beginning in 961 BC with the final king of the
United Monarchy (King Solomon), through the many kings of
the divided northern kingdom of Israel and southern kingdom
of Judah, concluding with the fall of Judah to the
Babylonians in 587 BC. The two books also contain two
large cycles of traditions on the prophetic figures of Elijah
and Elisha (see, for example, 1 Kgs 17 – 19 and
2 Kgs 2 – 9). Today’s first reading is the story of Elisha’s
miraculous multiplication of loaves. It is part of a series of
miraculous activities by the prophet Elisha within this section
of Second Kings. One of the main points of these miracles
associated with both Elijah and Elisha is to authentic them
as true prophets from the God of Israel among the many
false prophets active in the divided kingdom at that time.
The challenge of discerning true prophetic voices from false
prophetic voices was a constant reality for the people of
Israel.
The Gospel reading narrating Jesus’ multiplication of the
loaves and fishes bears some striking similarities to the first
reading of Elisha’s multiplication of the loaves. For example,
both Elisha and Jesus multiply barley loaves of bread. But in
the case of Jesus, something more significant is happening
than simply authenticating a true prophet sent from God.
Jesus’ fourfold action of taking, blessing, breaking, and
passing the loaves has clear Eucharistic overtones. This is
significant, since there is no institution of the Eucharist in
Jesus’ farewell discourse to the disciples in John’s Gospel
(Jn 13 – 17). Moreover, the crowd’s reaction to Jesus (“This
is truly the Prophet, the one who is to come into the world”)
is an acknowledgement by the crowd of Jesus connection to
Moses and the prophetic tradition that followed (see Dt 18:15
– 18; Mal 3:23).
We continue to hear from Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians for
the second reading. In today’s reading, we hear Paul’s
exhortation to the Christian community in the city of Ephesus
to live moral and upright lives. Paul stresses the need “to
live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.”
Among the characteristics of a moral and upright Christian
life, Paul cites humility, gentleness, and patience. When this
is experienced among members of the community, there is
experienced a “unity of the spirit” that speaks well to the
fidelity of our call.
As Catholic Christians, we experience this “unity of the spirit”
in our Sunday celebration of the Eucharist. Prefigured in the
miracle of the multiplication of the loaves by Elisha and
Jesus, we celebrate our unity in Jesus Christ, “the bread of
life.”
Please pray for the souls of Ann Sasena and Arnold Totin
who passed away recently. May their souls and all the souls
of the faithful departed rest and rejoice in God’s kingdom of
joy, peace and glory.
Saint Vincent de Paul Food Drive is the first weekend of
each month. Please place your non-perishable food items at
the back of the church. In today’s Gospel, Phillip worried
about “enough food” for the crowd. What is ENOUGH?
When does our ENOUGH deprive another family of their fair
share? Jesus performed today’s miracle because one child
was willing to share and risk living with less. Can your family
live more simply so that other families can simply live?
The Benedictine Oblates will meet on Thursday, August 2nd
at 7:00pm in the double classroom.
The Diocese of Pittsburgh is once again planning its
annual Golden Wedding Celebration for the couples who
are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. This year’s
celebration will begin with Mass at St. Paul Cathedral on
Sunday, October 21st at 2:30pm. Bishop Zubik will be the
celebrant. A reception will follow in the lower hall at the
Cathedral. If you are one of the couples celebrating your
50th anniversary in 2012, and would like to receive an
invitation to this event, please call the rectory or drop a note
in the collection basket no later than August 5, 2012.
RCIA Inquiry Sessions: If you, a friend or family member
have been coming to Mass for a while, and are not Catholic,
or do not attend Mass, but are interested in possibly doing
so, we would love to have the opportunity to join you in
fellowship and invite you to learn what Catholics believe,
within an informal and welcoming setting! This inquiry
session is an opportunity for you to ask those
perplexing and difficult questions and to hear some
candid comments from Fr. Murphy, Joan Pilat and former
RCIA candidates. Everyone is welcome at this
session…you don’t have to be a non-Catholic to attend,
enjoy and learn! Coffee, donuts and light refreshments will
be served! Please join us on August 26, 2012 after the
10:30 Mass in the double classroom. Please RSVP by
calling the parish office…and remember,
“Each One Bring One”!
FAITH FORMATION OFFICE:
Weekly Offering
Income 7/22/12
$10,092.00
Parish Share
$525.00
Altar Society Schedule:
July 29 – Dorothy Staab
Next weekend, please welcome Rev. Patrick Geary who
will be with us to celebrate Masses and tell us about the
work of Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. CFCA
is a lay Catholic sponsorship ministry that helps children and
elderly in 22 developing countries. To learn more,
visit CFCA online at www.hopeforafamily.org or call
800-875-6564.
Congratulations and best wishes go out to Brad and Tara
Sanderson who were united in Holy Matrimony on July 21st.
The parish picnic that was scheduled for August 19th
has been cancelled due to lack of volunteer
participation.
Attention Crafters and Scrap bookers: All women are
invited to a free, no-frills Girlfriend Unlimited scrapbooking
and craft workshop Saturday, August 4, 9am - 9pm in the
double classroom. Bring your photos and supplies or another
craft project to crop till you drop. This month's project is a pin
cushion. Check http://www.saintfidelisgu.org/ for a picture
and tips and supply list. Bring your own meals, drinks, or
snack to share. RSVP is not required but appreciated.
Contact Melody Hunter at 724-679-4945 or
[email protected].
Auditions for the 2012-2013 Diocesan Choir season will
soon be held. The choir, under the direction of Fr. Jim
Chepponis, Music Director for the Diocese of Pittsburgh,
sings for major diocesan events at St. Paul’s Cathedral
throughout the year. Currently there are openings in the
soprano, alto, tenor and bass sections. In addition to being
good singers, potential members must be capable sightreaders due to a limited rehearsal schedule, and at least 18
years of age. Rehearsals are held at St.John Capistran
Church in Upper St. Clair. Auditions may be scheduled by
calling Doris Anne at 412-456-3042 before August 16.
Christian Women’s Guild Prayer Chain:
The Christian Women wish to share their love and concern for others by
extending their ministry of the prayer chain to the entire parish. The
names of the sick and hospitalized will be published in the bulletin for
three weeks unless otherwise requested. Requests must be given to
Mary Ellen Cupps, 724-482-2500 or Fran McConnell, 724-789-9433 by
Noon on Mondays. Please remember: Doreen Albin, Maryann
Bachura, Barb, Darlee Betro, Alfred Cupps, Bill Darney,
Destiny, Dewey & family, Phil E., Erin, Evelyn, Betty Fischer,
Kathy G., William Groft, Bonnie H., Harlie, Mary Ann Hein,
Kendyl Hilliard, Ruth Holben, Richard Hortert, Thomas
Iarrapino, Bob Jarecki, Frank K., Katherine, Helen Krul,
Dorothy Lazar, Lu, Virgil Lucas, Pat Martin, Marissa
McMathers, Nancy, Mike Nickle, Martin O., Rita Negley,
Chris Panion, David Panther, James Paraska, Pam Phillips,
Jim Schwadron, Tina & family, Peter Uram, Baby W., Joan
W., Jackie Wells, George Wick, Kory Wood, Yvonne, those
in the military and for all special intentions in your prayers.
Diocese of Pittsburgh Abuse Hotline: 888-808-1235.
Faith Formation Registrations are still being accepted for
the coming year 2012-2013 but some of the groups are
almost filled. Please make sure you select a 2nd choice when
returning your registration forms to the Faith Formation Office.
Faith Formation: a few catechists are needed to help our
children grow as Christian disciples. Please call Celine or
Anna Marie at the Faith Formation Office if God has stirred
your heart to answer this call.
Adult Education Opportunity: Would you like to reflect on
Salvation History and your part in God's Plan? Join the group
who will be participating in a formation course for Catechesis of
the Good Shepherd, Level II, which will be held August 13-18.
The CGS courses are similar to a retreat where we explore 3
great mysteries - the Mystery of God, the Mystery of Time, and
the Mystery of the Child. This 2nd Level focuses on the history of
salvation as presented in the bible and lived/celebrated in the
Liturgy. Level I is grounded in relationship with the Good
Shepherd, while Level II includes more specific moral formation what is my response to God's gift of Love. Take the full course or
join us for at least one day. Level II certified catechists can guide
sessions for children ages 6-9. Call Celine at the Faith Formation
Office for more info on the course or the schedule.
Jesus Alive and Living Butler District Youth Group:
Thanks to the 45 adults/youth who braved the white
water of Ohiopyle!
Festival Youth Volunteers THANKS! THANKS! THANKS!
It was another fabulous festival! Fun was had by all, and a
bit of work done too!
The Presque Isle Picnic has been cancelled due to a lack
of sign-ups.
The date for the JAL 1st Birthday Bash has been
changed due to a scheduling conflict. A new date will
be published in future bulletins, on the website and
Facebook. We will be packing into the St. Fidelis Social
Hall again, giving away door prizes, lots of food, friends and
music. This is a great way for the new members of JAL to
get to know us, and for us to get to know them!
Our Youth Council is set! Here are your representatives:
St. Christopher: Riley Gallagher and Kaleb Baker,
St. Fidelis: Abby Kaufman and Jimmy Mulkern,
St. Paul: Emma LeMay and Brock Grenci,
St. Peter: Suzy Klann and Patrick Fullerton,
St. Michael: Natalie Lucas and Emily Peratt,
Butler Catholic: Eric Homa and Matthew Nichol.
The council will participate in a teamwork/leadership outing
at SRU in September and will start meeting monthly in
October. Have any suggestions, questions, or areas of
concern about JAL, your parish, school or community? Let
the youth council rep know!
Check us out on Facebook: JAL Butler Youth Group for
all the latest info!
What’s New with GU?
ZUMBA! Are you looking for something to jump start a
summer workout routine? Join us for Zumba every Friday
from 6-7pm in the gym. See you there!
Stay up to date on all the Girlfriends Unlimited events by
following us on Facebook, “Saint Fidelis Girlfriends
Unlimited”. Also, check out our blog:
http://www.saintfidelisgu.org/
Family Faith Formation: The Process of Making New Disciples for the Lord
We are in the process of revitalizing and broadening the faith formation aspect of parish life. We are
doing this by strengthening the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program and introducing a
lectionary-based system of gospel weeklies for the older children and youth.
One major element of that revitalization is to staff the Faith Formation program with catechists, aides
and other volunteers to support the work of witnessing to the Faith to our children and youth. There is a
2-way benefit for those in the work of catechesis:
1. You are, by your very presence, witnessing to the value of your relationship with Jesus, His Father
and the Holy Spirit as you provide the youngsters the opportunity to see and absorb the riches of our
Faith.
2. You also have your faith enriched as you grow into a deeper understanding of the fullness of the
gospel message.
Please contact Celine, Joan or Anna Marie in the Faith Formation Office to volunteer or to discover
where and how you can be an instrument of the Lord for the good of the children and youth of the
parish.
There are catechist openings in the following levels:
Sunday AM grades 3, 5
Sunday PM grades 6, 7 and 8 and the 2 months of the 9th grade Confirmation Prep.
Monday PM grades 2, 5, 6
We need aides for all levels especially Sunday AM and Monday PM.
THE HARVEST IS GREAT, BUT THE LABORERS ARE FEW!
Be a part of the RCIA Hospitality Team
It is a great joy when someone comes forward wanting to become Catholic. At that time we want to support
and encourage everyone's journey through the RCIA process by being a welcoming presence, by
giving them a forum for their questions and by providing education and spiritual formation opportunities.
The parish staff handles the education and spiritual formation of the catechumens and candidates.
But we really need help with the hospitality arm of the gatherings. Hospitality includes not only your
welcoming presence, but also helping to provide simple refreshments, and another person who will
recognize the catechumens and candidates outside of the Thursday evening setting. The commitment
is most Thursday evenings from September through April. The pay-off is a renewal of your own faith
and the pleasure of walking with others who sincerely desire to participate in the Catholic Tradition.