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

FEBRUARY 12, 2017 - THE SIXTH 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
Mr. Donald Militzer ......................................... Principal
madonnacatholicregional@earthlink.com
Mrs. Kathy Miller ................................. Faith Formation
themillers4@hotmail.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
Antoinette Moffit Richard Pantaleo Randall Rodriguez
ST. DAMIEN PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Joyce Amatangelo Kathleen Barkey Thomas Caudill
Nancy Cole Sandra Craig Kris DAndrea
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.
MondayFriday ............................................... 8:00 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Tuesday................................................... 8:309:00 a.m.
Saturdays ................................................ 3:003:30 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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February 12, 2017
The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary time
Saturday, February 11, 2017
4:00pm John Stine, Jr. (Family)
Sunday, February 12, 2017
8:30am Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
11:00am Bernice Allen (Son, Paul Allen)
Monday, February 13, 2017
8:00am Bill Kibler (Linda & Family)
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
8:00am John Blackson (Wife, Joy)
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
8:00am Remembrance Mass
(Ladies of Charity)
Thursday, February 16, 2017
8:00am In Honor of Walt Taborys birthday
(Friends & Family)
Friday, February 17, 2017
8:00am Concetta & Anthony Ghilani
(Jean & Ray Ghilani)
1:30pm School MassSpecial Intention of the Priest
Saturday, February 18, 2017
4:00pm Rick & Dolly Grandy (Falappi Family)
Sunday, February 19, 2017
8:30am Living and Deceased Members
of the Parish
11:00am Helen Bugar (Marge & Ann Tabory)
Rest In Peace
In the charity of your prayers we kindly ask
that you please pray for the repose of the
souls of Frank Berniak, Frank Shymatta,
Irwin Yates and John Wray(father-in-law
of Kathy Wray of our parish). 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.
We speak Gods wisdom...for our glory.
1 Corinthians 2:7
Jesus, I rejoice in the mystery of your plan.
Thank you, Lord, for offering me a
share in your glory!
FAITH FORMATION
FEB. 12: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Decision Point
FEB. 19: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Confirmation
FEB. 26: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Decision Point
MAR. 5: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Confirmation
MAR. 12: 9:30-10:45am Grades 1-8 &
Decision Point
LADIES OF CHARITY ~
FIRST MEETING OF 2017
Members of the Ladies of Charity are re-
minded that our first meeting in 2017 will
take place this Wednesday, February 15th in
the Parish Center immediately following the
8:00 am Mass of Remembrance.
*There will be an Executive Committee
meeting on Tuesday, February 14
at 1:00pm in the Parish Center.
Bible Study Tuesdays @ 11:00am (Parish
Center)
Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) This Friday
from 12:00noon6:00pm. Call 724-747-
7071 for scheduling. (weather permitting)
Holy Hour(Church) The third Wednesday
of each month @ 7:00pm
Servants of the Little Way (Chapel) The
first Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm.
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.
Catholic Mens 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.
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OUR BAPTISM CALL BELONGS TO ALL OF US. Its not just

for priests, deacons and religious. By virtue of our baptism all of us
are called to experience Jesus more closely by considering what it
means to follow him, and to remember that as members of the Body of
Christ we are not alone; we share the journey with our brothers and
sisters in Christ.
Lent invites us to consider the meaning of our lives, the direction
were going, and how we can better follow Jesus. This Lent, as we
continue On Mission for the Church Alive! all Catholics are invited to gather for Back to the
Font, a Morning Reflection. The presentation, prayer and discussion will be held on Sat.,
March 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Choose the location nearest you: St. Alphonsus, Wexford; St.
Bonaventure, Glenshaw; St. Cecilia, Rochester; St. Frances Cabrini, Center Twp.; Holy
Family, New Brighton; Immaculate Conception, Washington; St. James the Apostle, Pu-
laski; St. Katharine Drexel (Ava Maria church), Bentleyville; St. Michael, Avella; Our La-
dy of Joy, Holiday Park; St. Paul Seminary, Crafton; St. Pius X, Brookline; St. Rita, Mun-
hall; St. Stephen, Hazelwood; St. Vincent de Paul, New Castle; St. Wendelin, Carbon Cen-
ter. Visit OnMissionChruchAlive.org or call 412-456-3180 for more information or to regis-
ter.

CATHOLIC WOMENS COLLEGE CLUB ~ SCHOLARSHIP

The 2017 annual scholarship Of the Catholic Womens College Club in the amount of
$1,000.00 will be awarded to a deserving Catholic senior girl who is a current resident of
Belle Vernon, Charleroi, Donora, Finleyville, Monessen or Monongahela and has a GPA of
3.50 or higher. Applications for the award are available at the parish office or guidance offices
at Belle Vernon, Charleroi, Geibel, Ringgold, Serra, Seton LaSalle or Greensburg Central
Catholic High Schools. Deadline for the application is Tuesday, March 7, 2017.

THE ANNUAL ALL WHITE MASSJoin Bishop David Zubik in honoring all Health
Care Professionals at the annual White Mass, 12:00 Noon on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at
Saint Paul Cathedral. A reception will be held afterward featuring local Catholic author Mike
Aquilina speaking about the healing imperative: the rise of Christianity and the invention of
medicine. All are welcome to attend. More information at www.cathmedpittsburgh.org.

St. Joseph Spirituality Center, Baden is offering an RCIA Day of Reflection on Saturday,
February 25, from 9:30 am -3:00 pm for adults preparing for the sacraments of Baptism and/or
Confirmation in their parishes. Sister Lynn Miller will guide this day of prayer and reflection.
A fee of $25 includes lunch. To register, call 724-869-6587 by February 20th.

SAINT HILARY PARISH ~ LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Saint Hilary Parish, 320 Henderson Avenue, Washington, PA will host The Living Stations of
the Cross. They will be presented by The Saint Ferdinands Church Youth Ministry, Cranber-
ry Township. The service will begin at 7:30pm in the Church on Sunday, February 26, 2017.
There is no charge, but a free will offering will be taken to help the Youth Ministry offset
their cost. All are invited to join us as we prepare ourselves for the Season of Lent.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FISH FRY

The Annual Fish Fry will begin on Ash Wednesday, March 1st and continue
every Friday through Lent, except Good Friday, from 11:30am-2:00pm and
4:00pm-7:00pm.
*We need volunteers to do morning prep and work the Fish Fry. If you are in-
terested in helping, please call the parish office.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS will be needed to help distribute Ashes at the hospital on Ash
Wednesday, March 1st. If you are available for this ministry, please call the parish office.

DONT FORGET THE ST. DAMIEN FOOD BANK

February pick-up date is: Wednesday, February 15th
from 10am-2pm and 5-7pm
Items needed for the month of February are:
Cereal, Peanut butter, Jelly, Canned Chili or Beef Stew and Spaghetti Sauce

Want More for your Marriage?

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend offers couples a chance to get away from distrac-
tions and reconnect with each other and their relationship. Its a chance to make a good mar-
riage GREAT! You will work on ways to communicate better with each other and grow in
ways you never knew possible. The next weekend is March 24-26 in the Pittsburgh Ar-
ea. Please visit www.yourmarriageisworthit.org to register or for more information.

Diocesan Employment Opportunities

Cemetery Operations Manager
The Catholic Cemeteries Associations is seeking to fill a full time position of Cemetery Operations Man-
ager. The Cemetery Operations Manager is primarily responsible for managing the field activities of all
the parish cemeteries in the South Region of Pittsburgh. In addition to supervising the filed operations,
the Manager will be responsible for assisting with budget preparations along with equipment planning
and maintenance. Qualified individuals should have at least 2 years of management experience, possess
personal and professional integrity and ethics consistent with Christian principles. Excellent time man-
agement and scheduling skills are a must along with being a strong team player with excellent people
skills. Must have a willingness to work in a mobile environment. Basic computer skills are needed. Cem-
etery experience is helpful. Qualified candidates should email their resume to cpca@cpca-pgh.org no
later than Monday, February 13, 2017 to be considered for the position.
Full Time Office Administrator
The Catholic Parish Cemeteries Association of The Diocese of Pittsburgh is seeking to fill a full-time po-
sition of Office Administrator for the Cecil office in the South Region of Pittsburgh.
The position will ensure quality of paper work, maintain office adherence to processes and procedures,
and ensure effective operation of the cemetery office. Will need basic computer knowledge, be able to
perform general administrative duties, and schedule daily operational functions. Cemetery office experi-
ence helpful. All interested persons please e-mail a resume to cpca@cpca-pgh.org. All interested appli-
cants must email their resume by Monday, February 13, 2017 for consideration..
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Offertory Report 02/05/2017 Reflections

Offertory Mass By Deacon Al
4:00pm 2278.00 Our Attendance
Offering
8:30am 2596.00 Back
11:00am 2258.00 To 4:00pm 171 LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE!
Mail In 735.00 God 8:30am 170
11:00am 202 Last weeks Gospel is one of
Total $ 7,867.00 my many Favorites: Your light must shine
Total 543 before others... RaeAnn & I like this so
Weekly Offertory Goal
$7,500 much, we have one of those decorative flags
that hangs from our front porch that quotes
Tri Parish Youth Group Let your Light Shine.
Its funny, after Id proclaimed the Gospel I
Welcomes all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. couldnt help but think of the words Id just
Please join us on the following dates: read and the old flag. Thoughts of that old
flag and how the elements throughout the
Feb. 19th Mardi Gras celebration. Come years had taken their toll on the now dried
and enjoy King cake and indulge in some and faded material it made me think about
yummy sweets. Music and treats provided @ how life can take its toll on us.
Mary, Mother of the Church School Base- We begin so fragile, pure and shining bright
ment. 6-8pm as stars on a clear summers night sky, but
like the flag, once new, colorful and crisp,
If you have any questions, please feel free to things begin to fade. Our teenage years
contact Amy Sands at 724-344-5537. begin, we become our own persons. Our ca-
reers take off and take up a large chunks of
our time, and as time flies by, our bodies
Madonna Catholic Regional School begin to age and wear down just like the old
731 Chess St. worn flag, but whatever happened to the
Monongahela, PA light?
What Im coming to realize is life is like
MCRS, located at 731 Chess St. The Candle Effect. As a candle burns, we
Monongahela, boasts students in Preschool know it becomes brighter. But as the wax
Grade Eight with a dedicated staff and ac- melts the light begins to dim and eventually
tive volunteers. For information about MCRS, extinguish. Our lights are somewhat the
upcoming events or fundraisers, please call same, but opposite. We begin bright and
724-258-3199.
shine like the new candle, but as we live out
The General Mills Box Tops for Education our lives the light seems to dim, and the
program is an easy way to earn CASH for ed- question we must ask this week is Why?
ucational tools. Dont think those little box Matthew might just be giving us more of the
tops aren't worth saving? At .10 each, they answer through Jesus Gospel message this
really add up! We just received a check for week: I have not come to abolish the law
over $900.00. Please send them to the of- or the prophets, but to fulfil or think of it
fice all year long.
this way : Your actions speak louder than
The Campbells Labels for Education pro- words, your one action that fulfills every-
gram will end this school year. Please send thing can only come from whats truly with-
any you have been saving to the office. We in!
earn points toward art supplies! Thank you!