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

JANUARY 21, 2018 - THE THIRD 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. Kathryn Wray ............................. Director of Music with the help of God and the gifts received through the Holy Eucharist.
kfwray188@gmail.com
Mrs. Patricia Forsyth ................. Asst. Director of Music
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
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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January 21, 2018
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, January 20, 2018
4:00pm Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
Sunday, January 21, 2018
8:30am Deceased Members of the Mucci &
Uram Families (Vic & Marsha Vitale)
11:00am Lawrence Panseri
(Wife, Ida Panseri & Children)
Monday, January 22, 2018
8:00am Frank Conte (Alice & Frank Audino)
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
8:00am Dolores Yates
(Louise Phillips & Marion Flowers )
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
8:00am Mary Greaves (Wilson & Joan Walters)
Thursday, January 25, 2018
8:00am Martin & Emma Pietroboni
(Don Pietroboni & Linda Kibler)
Friday, January 26, 2018
8:00am William & Irene Condie
(Daughter, Kathy)
1:30pm MCRS School Mass
Saturday, January 27, 2018
4:00pm Palmira Evans
(Ron Meyer & Deborah Lojek)
Sunday, January 28, 2018
8:30am Mark Jon Delaney
(Wife, Joyce Staffen Delaney)
11:00am Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
Rest In Peace
In the charity of your prayers we kindly ask
that you please pray for the repose of the
souls of Margaret Pepka, John Radic
and Jennie Tragone. May God grant them
eternal rest, may Perpetual Light shine upon
their souls and may all the souls of the
faithful departed, through the mercy of
God, Rest In Peace .
Come. (Mark 1:17)
“Lord, I will follow you all the
days of my life.”
ST. DAMIEN FAITH FORMATION
Jan:21: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Confirmation
Jan:28: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8
Feb. 4: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Confirmation
Feb. 11: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8
Feb. 18: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Confirmation
Feb. 25: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8
March 4: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Confirmation
March 11: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8
THANK YOU to all the men and
women who helped with the un-
decorating of the Church. Your “extra”
efforts are appreciated. What would we
do without you!!!
Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Parish Cen-
ter) Every Tuesday morning from 11:00am-
12Noon)
Servants of the Little Way (Chapel) The
first Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm.
Holy Hour—(Church) The third Wednesday
of each month @ 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.
Damien for Adoration, to St. Francis for
8:30am Mass and then to breakfast.
Holy Name Society (Church) Second Sun-
day 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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We welcome Fr. George and thank him for sharing with us his priestly ministry
during Fr. Bill’s vacation. Fr. George has been helping with weekday liturgies and
funerals. We are grateful for his presence with us.

The Kingdom of God is at Hand – In the early days of the Church, the
Christian community thought that the coming of the Kingdom and Jesus’
return in glory was quickly approaching. They lived their lives with con-
stant anticipation and expectation so that they would be prepared for the
day of the Lord to come. 2,000 years later we are still waiting for that day
when the Lord will come again to judge the living and the dead and wel-
come the just ones into his Kingdom in heaven. Yet, we are also aware that the Kingdom is
currently at hand in and through the Church on earth. This means that each of us, no matter our
state in life, plays a role in building up and strengthening the Kingdom of God. The On Mis-
sion for The Church Alive! initiative seeks to do just that: build up the Kingdom of God, the
Church, so that it can grow and thrive. The Church is alive and is given greater vibrancy the
more we are engaged in its life and work. Let us all do our part to contribute to the flourishing
of our parish communities in the weeks and months ahead. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to
learn more and to stay informed.

St. Damien ARCM - “Super Bowl” Hoagie/Pizza Sale Fundraiser

Parishioners are reminded that the last day to place an order for
the ARCM hoagie/pizza sale fundraiser is this Friday, January
26th. Please bring your order form and payment to the Parish
Office in an envelope marked “ARCM Hoagie/Pizza Sale.

Marriage Preparation Class

Couples planning on celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage are asked to note that the
Marriage Preparation Class for our District will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018
from 8:30am-6:00pm at Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Donora. The day starts with
a continental breakfast at 8:30am, class begins at 9:00am. The class will end with all attend-
ing the 5:00pm Mass at Our Lady of the Valley together. The class will be conducted by Dea-
con Al and RaeAnn Poroda. Completion of Marriage Preparation Class is required prior to
your wedding. To register, please call the parish office at 724-258-7742. Classes may also be
found at the diocesan website. Diocesan Web Page www.diopit.org

DON’T FORGET THE ST. DAMIEN FOOD BANK

February pick-up date is: Wednesday, February 21st
Items needed for the month of February are:
Cereal, Canned Soup, Canned Fruit, Peanut Butter, Jelly & Tuna
*Please be sure to check expiration dates on items given to the Food Bank, Thank you!
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“MAN UP”
The informational meeting for the “Man Up” men’s group will be held this Thursday, January 25th at
7:00pm in Marian Hall at Mary, Mother of the Church in Charleroi. Please consider becoming in-
volved in this joint effort of our three parishes.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FISH FRY

The Annual Fish Fry will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 14th and continue
every Friday through Lent, except Good Friday, from 11:30am-2:00pm and
4:00pm-7:00pm. There will be an organizational meeting on Wednesday, January
31st at 7pm in the Parish Park. If you are interested in helping, please come to the
meeting.
*We need volunteers to do morning prep and work the Fish Fry. If you are interest-
ed in helping and are unable to attend the meeting, please call the parish office.

The 2018 annual scholarship of the Catholic Women’s College Club will be awarded to a deserving Catholic
senior girl who is a current resident of: Belle Vernon, Bentleyville, California, Charleroi, Donora, Finleyville, Fred-
ericktown, Monessen, or Monongahela and has a GPA of 3.50 or higher. Applications for the award are availa-
ble at the parish office or guidance offices at Belle Vernon, Bentworth, Beth Center, California, Charleroi, Mones-
sen, Ringgold, Geibel, Serra, Seton LaSalle or Greensburg Central Catholic High Schools. Deadline for the ap-
plication is March 7, 2018.

Magnificat Pittsburgh Prayer Breakfast

Ladies, come to the Magnificat Pittsburgh prayer breakfast on February 10th from 9am to Noon at the
DoubleTree by Hilton, Cranberry Twp. Hear speaker Dr. Elizabeth Kim tell of her miraculous heal-
ing that took place in Korea in 1978. She immigrated to the U.S. in the same year and went on to ex-
cel in her education and career. With an ever-deepening faith she always keeps God first. She is a li-
censed psychologist that integrates the Catholic faith with psychology in the treatment of children,
adolescents and adults. Cost of the breakfast is $23. To register, call Kay at 724-772-6749 or Pam at
412-461-8906 or go to www.magnificatpittsburgh.org. Registration deadline is February 2nd.

SUMMER PROGRAM FOR CATHOLIC YOUTH -- Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, will
host the 8th annual Faith and Reason summer program from Sunday, June 10 to Friday, June 15,
2018. Students age 15 and older are invited to apply for admission to the program which introduces
young minds to the rich intellectual tradition of the Roman Catholic faith and is designed to prepare
students for college-level education. Housing in a college residence hall and three daily meals in the
college dining hall are included in the cost ($495). Limited scholarship funding is available. Further
information is available by contacting Dr. Michael Krom at 724-805-2844 or mi-
chael.krom@stvincent.edu. Students may register online at www.stvincent.edu/faithandreason.

Authentic Happiness: A High School Silent Retreat -- Have you ever allowed God to speak to
you through silence? What does it mean to find Him as the source of your authentic happiness? Find
out through Authentic Happiness: A High School Silent Retreat. Father Mike Ackerman will lead
this retreat for high school men, February 3-4 at Martina Spiritual Renewal Center. It will include
Mass, adoration, dynamic talks, and solid brotherhood. No cost. To register, visit PGHPriest.com by
January 22.
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Offertory Report 01/14/2018 MEDITATION

Offertory Mass taken from the Word Among Us
4:00pm 1795.00 Our Attendance for January 21, 2018
8:30am 1562.00 Offering
Back Scripture has a way of condensing a lot of
11:00am 1747.00 To 4:00pm 131
Mail In 619.00 God 8:30am 115 information into a few short sentences, and to-
Total $ 5,723.00 11:00am 195 day’s Gospel is a perfect example. It’s possible
that all Jesus had to say was, “Come after me”
Weekly Offertory Goal Total 441 to get Peter and Andrew to drop their nets, leave
$7,500 their families, and become disciples. But it’s far
more likely that this story is the climax of a
We will have a Second Collection this week- number of other encounters Jesus had with
end, January 20 & 21 for St. Anthony School them. The observation can teach us two things.
Programs and DePaul School for Hearing First, our decision to follow Jesus is never a
and Speech. St. Anthony School Programs of- onetime choice. Second, our decision to help
fers an inclusive education to children with other people follow Jesus is never a onetime
Intellectual Disabilities and Autism. DePaul choice.
School for Hearing and Speech teaches chil- Some people marry only a few days after
dren who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen, they meet. It’s unusual, but it does happen. And
speak and learn. This collection provides vital when it does, the couple has to deepen their
funds to continue this mission and ministry. marriage commitment if they want to stay to-
Every dollar donated through this collection is gether. Just so, even if Peter and Andrew said
credited toward our Parish Share. yes at a moment’s notice, their commitment to
Jesus needed to grow. If it didn’t, they would
Madonna Catholic Regional School have eventually left Jesus.
731 Chess St. The same is true for us. No matter how ma-
Monongahela, PA ture our yes is, the Holy Spirit wants to take it to
a deeper level. He wants to help us mature in
our commitment to him so that we can know
him better and become more effective servants
MCRS, located at 731 Chess St. Monon- of his kingdom.
gahela, boasts students in Preschool – This principle applies to our call to help
Grade Eight with a dedicated staff and other people follow Jesus. It’s always possible
active volunteers. For information about that our children and friends will immediately
MCRS, upcoming events or fundraisers, take our advice and give their lives to the Lord.
please call 724-258-3199. But knowing human nature, it’s more likely that
they will need more time and attention than one
MCRS CALENDAR/THEME PARTY simple invitation. This means we need to be
Ladies…… It is time to purchase your consistent mirroring Jesus to them. Never stop
tickets to the very popular MCRS Calen- showing them your love. Never stop caring for
dar/Theme Party. The event will be held them. Never stop telling them that Jesus is about
on Sunday, January 28th from 1:00 – 4:00 love and mercy, redemption and reconciliation.
PM in Marian Hall, Mary, Mother of the Jesus is calling you to follow him today. He
Church, Charleroi. Call the school office, is asking you to keep evangelizing people with
724-258-3199, to reserve your seat. love and compassion. It’s a challenging call, but
Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. All you don’t have to do it alone. Jesus has all the
are welcome! Hope to see you there! grace you need.