ST.

DAMIEN OF MOLOKAI CATHOLIC

PARISH
722 WEST MAIN STREET • MONONGAHELA, PENNSYLVANIA 15063
Parish Office: 724-258-7742 • Parish Fax: 724-258-8733 • Madonna Catholic Regional School: 724-258-3199
Website: stdamienofmolokai.org • Email: stdamienparish@verizon.net
Diocesan Victim Hotline: 1-888-808-1235

JULY 1, 2018 - THIRTEENETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PASTORAL STAFF MISSION STATEMENT
Fr. William R. Terza ............................................. Pastor St. Damien of Molokai is a Catholic parish family which recognizes and
stdamienterzab@verizon.net embraces the gifts and talents of our faith filled people. The life of our
Deacon Al Poroda.............................Permanent Deacon patron saint inspires us to lead lives of love, hope and charity. Moving
DeaconAl611@gmail.com or 724-258-7742 x 13 forward, we will grow through our liturgy, teachings and outreach to all,
Mrs. Patricia Forsyth…………….……...Music Minister with the help of God and the gifts received through the Holy Eucharist.
pattyforsyth@comcast.net
Mrs. Kathy Miller ............................ Lead Administrator
kmiller@madonnacatholic.com
Mrs. Kathy Miller ................................. Faith Formation
kmiller@madonnacatholic.com
Phyllis DeMedio .............................................. Secretary
stdamiendemediop@verizon.net
Peggy Romeo ................................................... Secretary
stdamienromeop@verizon.net
Helena Glaneman .......... Safe Environment Coordinator
Alexsei521@yahoo.com or 724-503-7325

ST. DAMIEN FINANCIAL COUNCIL

Gloria DeRosa Alfred Galilei Steven Markovich
Richard Pantaleo Randall Rodriguez
ST. DAMIEN PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Joyce Amatangelo Kathleen Barkey Thomas Caudill
Nancy Cole Sandra Craig Kris D’Andrea
James Greaves Thomas Kustron Denise Majoris
Anna Markovich Juliann Romasco Walter Tabory
INTERIM MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil .................................................. 4:00 p.m.
Sunday ........................................8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Monday–Friday ............................................... 8:00 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Tuesday................................................... 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Saturdays ................................................ 3:00–3:30 p.m.
All Masses & Reconciliation are at St. Damien
of Molokai Church 722 West Main Street
BAPTISMS: 1st & 3rd Sundays at 12:15 p.m. and 4th
Sunday at Mass.
WEDDINGS: Please make arrangements by calling the
Parish Office 6 months in advance.
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July 1, 2018
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, June 30, 2018
4:00pm Cheyne Young (Mom & Dad)
Sunday, July 1, 2018
8:30am Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
11:00am Helen Applegate
(Henry & Lisa Fonzi & Family)
Monday, July 2, 2018
8:00am Frank & Marie DiBasilio
(Dan & Theresa Plauchak)
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
8:00am Martin, Mary, Thomas & Sr. Peggy
Flaherty CDP (Dorothy Weldon)
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
8:00am Mary Trotta (Kim Davies)
Thursday, July 5, 2018
8:00am William Falappi (Family)
Friday, July 6, 2018
8:00am Virginia Posi (Gi Chang)
Saturday, July 7, 2018
4:00pm Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
Sunday, July 8, 2018
8:30am Valeria Ghilani (Paulette Tarabrella)
11:00am John Radic (Mundo Amicucci)
Rest In Peace
In the charity of your prayers we
kindly ask that you please pray for the
repose of the soul of Joseph V. Ta-
lotta. May God grant him eternal rest, may
Perpetual Light shine upon his soul and may
all the souls of the faithful departed, through
the mercy of God, Rest In Peace .
Baptism Congratulations
Congratulations to the family of
Nikolas Vincent Hric
whose baptism was recently celebrated. May
he remain close to the Lord Jesus all the days
of his life and may he be blessed with good
health, much happiness, and the
wisdom of the Lord.
SUMMERFEST 2018
CASH RAFFLE - Only two weekend
remains to return your cash raffle ticket
sheet in the collection basket. It’s the
goldenrod sheet that was in the Cash Raffle mailing.
Please return your cash raffle ticket sheet and pay-
ment for the tickets in an envelope marked “Cash
Raffle”. You can place the envelope in the collection
basket or mail/drop off to the parish office.
CASH AND SCRATCH RAFFLE - Donations
are still being accepted. We need to have any dona-
tions to this raffle no later than Monday, July 15 so
that the raffle can be assembled. Donations can be
dropped in the collection basket or brought to the
parish office.
BASKET RAFFLE Baskets
are being accepted for the Basket Raffle tent. If you
have something that you would like to donate please
call Terry Lewis at 258-4616. You can drop off
your basket at the park on Friday, July 20th before 5
pm. Please call me if other arrangements need to be
made.
BAKE SALE If you are planning to bake for Sum-
merFest, please complete the tear off form in the
bulletin and return in the collection basket. Donated
items can be brought to Fr. Abbate Hall (on the hill)
from 10 am to Noon the mornings of SummerFest.
Please homemade baked goods only. If you would
like to wrap and price for sale, it would be appre-
ciated.
MEMORIAL PATRONS - Please note - The
deadline to remember a loved one “In Memory or In
Honor” is Friday, July 13th. Cost is $25 per memori-
al. Please remember to circle which title the person
falls under. Forms can be found at the doors of the
church if you have misplaced yours and would like
to be a patron. Thank You.
ENTERTAINMENT—The Entertainment for
this year’s SummerFest is:
Friday, July 20th “NOMAD”
(Rockin’ Country) 7:30—10:30pm
Saturday, July 21st
“The Pittsburgh Bel Airs”
(Classics & Doo-wop) 7:00pm-10:30pm
SummerFest is Friday, July 20th and
Saturday, July 21st.
4:00pm Mass on Saturday, July 21st will
be held in the parish park.
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Happy Fourth of July

On Wednesday, July 4th we celebrate one of our greatest patriotic holi-
days. Please remember the liberty that is ours in this great land of the
United States of America and appreciate this independence with which we
are greatly blessed. We especially ask for prayers for all those who are
serving in the Armed Forces protecting our liberty and freedom.
PLEASE NOTE In observance of the holiday the Parish Office will be closed Wednesday,
July 4th, 2018. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, July 5th.

Your Abundance at the Present Time Should Supply Their Needs,

so that Their Abundance May also Supply Your Needs – These words,
taken from today’s second reading, highlight the true nature of the On Mis-
sion for The Church Alive! initiative. All of us, individually and in our par-
ishes, are abundantly gifted. We each bring to the table a variety of unique
characteristics and talents that are used to spread the Good News of the
Gospel and bring Christ to others. As our parishes prepare to come together as parish group-
ings, and as we seek to form and strengthen relationships with our sisters and brothers in the
Church, the goal is not for these gifts to be trimmed away and wasted. Instead, we are called
to work to unite the many ways we seek to do good in the world so that everyone, youth and
adults of all ages, can be support in faith and in life. What can you do to help make your par-
ish grouping The Church Alive!? What can others do to help make your parish grouping The
Church Alive!? Let us be willing to both give and receive to make our parishes on fire with the
love and goodness of God. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay in-
formed.

GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION

The Diocese of Pittsburgh is once again planning its Golden Wedding Celebration
for couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year. A special Mass will
be celebrated by Bishop Zubik on Sunday, October 7, at 2:30 PM at St. Paul Ca-
thedral. A light reception will follow in the Cathedral hall.
All couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary any time this year and wishing to re-
ceive an invitation to this event should call the rectory or drop a note with name, address and
telephone # in the collection basket no later than Sunday, August 5.

Servants of the Little Way (Chapel) The first Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm.
Holy Hour—(Church) the last Wednesday of each month from 6-7pm.)
Man Up (Fr. Abbate Hall) Meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7:00pm.
Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) This Friday from 12:00noon—6:00pm. Call 724-747-7071
for scheduling.
Catholic Men’s Fellowship The 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month at 7:30-8am at St. Da-
mien for Adoration, to St. Francis for 8:30am Mass and then to breakfast.
Holy Name Society (Church) Second Sunday of each month with Rosaries at 8am and then to
the parish park for the meeting after the 8:30am Mass.
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THANK YOU!

The Students, Faculty, Staff

and Administration of Madon-
na Catholic Regional School
wish to extend our thanks and
appreciation to each and every
member of the three Parishes
that support our school and
make Catholic education in the
Mon Valley an opportunity for
every child!

Your support is appreciated!

Mary, Mother of the Church $48,000.00

With your help our
Our Lady of the Valley $31,146.00 fundraising efforts
St. Damien of Molokai $81,996.00 exceeded $114,000!
Diocese of Pittsburgh $110,000.00

DON’T FORGET THE ST. DAMIEN FOOD BANK

July pick-up date is: Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Items needed for the month of July are:
Cereal, Spaghetti Sauce, Soup, Tuna & Macaroni & Cheese
*Please be sure to check expiration dates on items given to the Food Bank.
Thank you!

SummerFest Bake Sale

Name ____________________________PH#_____________________

Type of Baked Goods__________________________Qty.____________

(specify type of cookies, brownies, cakes, pies, etc.)

Please complete and drop in the collection or send to the Parish Office.

***Please homemade baked goods only.

If you would like to wrap them and price for sale, it would be appreciated.
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Offertory Report 06/24/2018

Pastoral Impressions
Offertory Mass By Fr. Bill
Our
4:00pm 1655.00 Offering Attendance
8:30am 1108.00 Back If you could only use one word
11:00am 1855.00 To 4:00pm 162 to describe today’s story of the
God woman’s healing, what would
Mail In 2086.00 8:30am 132
11:00am 176 it be? Faith? Touch? Power?
Total $ 6,704.00 These are all very good ways to encapsulate
Weekly Offertory Goal Total 470 what happened to this woman, but let’s look
at the story from another angle. Let’s say
that one word should be “striving”. This
THIS WEEKEND THERE WILL BE A woman had her mind made up. She was go-
SECOND COLLECTION AT ALL MASSES ing to push her way through the crowd be-
FOR PETER’S PENCE.
cause she believed that Jesus could heal her.
So she strove to get to Jesus, and she was
Mass with Blessings for Healing -- Nativity healed! And to the woman Jesus said,
Parish, 5800 Brownsville Road in South “Daughter, your faith has saved you.”
Park will once again welcome Fr. William
Kiel, for a Mass with blessings for heal- In many of his healings Jesus tells the people
ing. The Mass will be celebrated on that their trust in him played a vital role in
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at their healing. We know, of course, that it
Nativity Church. Nativity is handicap acces- was Jesus who did the healing, but we also
sible. For more information call Nativity see that his power flowed because of the
Rectory at 412-655-3000. way the people pressed forward despite ob-
stacles. If they didn’t continue to strive in
Madonna Catholic Regional School faith, it’s likely that they would not have
731 Chess St., Monongahela, PA been healed. Let’s imitate these people of
history. Let’s put our confidence in the Lord.
Let’s strive in prayer, both for ourselves and
for our loved ones. Let’s reach out and touch
GOLF OUTING his cloak.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Cedarbrook Golf Course
Belle Vernon, PA My friends, God didn’t stop being God two
1:00pm Shot Gun Start thousand years ago. He continues to heal and
Lunch during play forgive and guide and comfort and even per-
Awards Dinner
Complete information and for registration, form miracles. And he asks of us that we do
contact the school office at 724-258-3199. what we can to make this world a better
Registration due by August 17, 2018 place, and at the same time turn to him for
help every step of the way. May we, at the
ENROLL NOW
Madonna Catholic Regional School is current- end of each and every day. Be able to look
ly registering students age 3 through Grade back and see all the wonderful things God
8 for the 2018-19 School Year. Please call has done. It’s there. He’s there. We just have
the school office for additional information
or to schedule a tour. Great beginnings last a
to strive in faith.
lifetime! 724-258-3199.