Author: Carolyn

February 9, 2020

Pastoral Staff
Father Chris Hamlett, Pastor
(814) 683-5313
Jayne Denne, Secretary
(814) 683-5313
Maureen Vorisek, Finance Secretary
St. Philip, Linesville
Denise Pouliot, Faith Formation
(814) 683-4220
Lynn Niemi & Pat Pineo Liturgical Music
St. Peter, Conneautville
Paula Vorisek, Faith Formation
(814) 683-5357
Becky Matczak & Vicki Bocan, Liturgical Music Parish Office
Mailing Address c/o St. Philip Parish
401 S. Mercer St.,
Linesville, PA 16424 Office Hours
Mon-Thurs, 9:30 am-2:30 pm. Closed Friday
Parish Website sts.peterphilip.com
Hall Rental: St. Peter-Betty Greig, 587-3715
St. Philip, 683-5313

St. Peter Parish 501 Washington St., Conneautville, PA 16406 p: (814) 683-5313 e: ss.ppmainoffice@gmail.com Mass Schedule Daily: Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. at Rolling Fields Elder Care Community
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Vigil of Holy Day: Check bulletin Holy Day: Check bulletin Sacrament of Penance: By appointment only, St. Philip 3:15-3:45 Saturday

St. Philip Parish 401 S. Mercer St. Linesville, PA 16424 p: (814) 683-5313 e: ss.ppmainoffice@gmail.com
Mass Schedule Daily: Monday and Wednesday at 9a.m. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 7:30a.m.
Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Vigil of Holy Day: Check bulletin Holy Day: Check bulletin Sacrament of Penance: Saturday from 3:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m., or by appointment

Welcome St. Peter and St. Philip parishes are part of a Family of Faith located in Pennsylvania with two wonderful places to worship. As the People of God, we rejoice in doing our very best to live and love like Christ! We welcome long-time parishioners, newcomers, and those visiting the area. May the Lord’s every blessing be yours today and always!

Food Pantry - 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month @ 9a.m. at St. Philip Parish Hall.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 9, 2020

Saturday, Feb. 8 Sts. Jerome Emiliani & Josephine Bakhita
(L) 4:00p.m.	† Marie Bortnick Bortnick Family
Sunday, Feb. 9 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
(C) 8:30 a.m.	† Karen Bleicher Joe Bleicher
(L) 10:15a.m.	† Salley Dietrich Becky Schellhass
Monday, Feb. 10 St. Scholastica
(L) 9:00 a.m.	† Jim Goodman Margaret Reiling
Tuesday, Feb. 11 Our Lady of Lourdes
(L) 7:30a.m.	† Herrmann Family Tom & Charlotte
(C) 9:00a.m.	† Deceased Members of St. Peter
Wednesday, Feb. 12
(L) 9:00a.m.	† Pat Walker Gene & Bunny Maffey
Thursday, Feb. 13
(L) 7:30a.m.	† Concetta Ruggieri Michael Ruggieri
(C) 9:00a.m.	L. & D. Fathers of St. Peter
Friday, Feb. 14 Sts. Cyril & Methodius
(L) 7:30 a.m.	† Holy Souls in Purgatory
Saturday, Feb. 15
(L) 4:00p.m. † Judy Schoening Brian Shade & Ron / Staab Family
Sunday, Feb. 16 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

(C) 8:30a.m. For the People of St. Peter & St. Philip
(L) 10:15a.m. L & D of the Watt Family Duane Watt

St. Philip
02/10—Prayer Blanket Meeting after Mass
02/10—Wisdom & Works of Mercy Group @ 5:30p.m.
02/11—Widow & Widower’s Luncheon @ Noon

St. Peter
Coffee & donuts following Mass each Sunday
02/10—Wisdom & Works of Mercy Group @ 5:30p.m.
02/16—Family Faith Formation after Mass

Please pray for those who are sick from St. Peter & St. Philip
Fr. John Walsh, Joan Rendulic, Shirley Hannaford, Marco Oliveri, Larry Shaffer, Jim Meissner, innocent life to be saved from abortion, Andy Kotcella, Jennifer McCall, James Lilly, Brady Thomas McMillion, Lou Andrews, Randy Uzarski, Finley Hawkins, Elizabeth Hillman, Malaki Ferraino, Marisa Primozic, Katrina McCullough, Allaie Orosv, John Handrosh, Marcie Shetler, Jane McDermott, Vickie Schloer, Collette, Tim & Ron Krachkowski, Nick Isherwood, Betty Uzarski, Christie Morris, Henry White, John Petruso, Virginia Harrington, Christina, Amy Gibson, Rich Suraino, Russ Suraino, Nicholas Pitzulo, Doris Kelley, Ryhs Blake, Diane Suraino, Herb Inman, Ashley Zuzak, Marion Sroda, Dan McFetridge, Lani Haettich, Sister Mary Joseph McElhinny, Lou Besse, Rich Janisin, Dee Pisarchick, Gigi Beatty, Ed Kline, Julia Slozat, Nancy Wissner, Joanne Eggers, Jonah Derlink, Fr. Bob
Those In the military; Lori Whiteman, Brandon VanDusen, Kyle Lukowich, Emily Whiteman Those in nursing homes & that are homebound; Connie Tighe, Joan Nitsche, Dave Onderko, Santa Vasquez, Theresa Minetti

Church Offering Report for Feb. 2

ST. PETER	OFFERTORY	$ 1,322.00
	CSA	$
ST. PHILIP	OFFERTORY	$ 2,905.00
	CSA	$

2019 Catholic Services Appeal

	GOAL	PLEDGE	COLLECTED
ST. PETER	11,976	15,368.50	14,768.50
ST. PHILIP	22,156	30,156.00	30,241.00

St. Peter: No Birthdays this week
St. Philip: 02/11...Tom Mullen, 02/13...Andrew Tice, Jr., 02/15...Aubrey Zmarzly

Catholic Services Appeal: Any amount given after January 26th will be applied to the 2020 CSA Campaign, which will be at the end of the month of February.

Schedule for Feb. 16
Altar Servers	Trent Roncaglione or / Phillip Brooks	Steven Lasch & / Dustin Roth	Zach & Samuel
Lectors	Nancy Wissner or / Annette Egan	Carol Bocan or / Brian Bent	Cathy Vorisek
EMHC	Patty Schmidt	Matt Duda	Judi Wright
Ushers	Tom Herrmann	Dan Lukowich & / John Vorisek	Tim Valencic, Bill Schmidt, / Chet Bernosky, Ron Staab
Financial Counters	02/09 Dee & Sue / Team 1	Brian & Bette Brent	02/16 Nina & Lisa / Team 2
Heavenly Dusters	02/13 Rosie & Lindy / Team 3	Sue B., Sue V. & / Joe B.	02/20 Ernie & June / Team 4
Greeters	Shirley Krachkowski, Pam Ruffing & Patty Schmidt		Jayne

St. Peter Sun. 8:30a.m.

St. Philip Sun. 10:15a.m.

St. Philip Sat. 4:00p.m.

February Soup Sale throughout February @ St. Philip Church after Mass. It won’t interfere with the Fish Fry since the last weekend in February ends the week before the Fish Fry. There are signup sheets on the round table to sign up to bring soup.

St. Peter Knights of Columbus is having an All You Can Eat Breakfast this Sunday, Feb. 9th in their Social Hall. It will be from 8a.m.-11a.m. and will only cost you $5. That sounds pretty good. Please join us for some good food and fellowship.

Congratulations St. Philip for completing your pledges for 2019. It is the first time in a long time that St. Philip’s pledges were all met. Thank you for doing such a great job. Let’s hope the 2020 Campaign will be met with the same zeal!!!

Today’s gospel challenges us to be a “light” to our community. Parents shine their own guiding light by their actions, inviting their children to follow the light of their “good deeds.”

St. Philip’s 4th Annual Fish Fry begins on February 28. The menu will be the same as last year and the prices will stay the same: $10 for Adults, $9 for Seniors , $5 for Children 6-10 and kids under 6 free. We will need volunteers to sign up for different jobs and baked goods will be needed. There are sign-up sheets on the round table in the Gathering Space for anyone who would like to put your name down to help and there is a place to sign up for bringing baked goods.

7th Annual 22:32 Men’s Conference is February 29 @ Our Lady of Peace Church in Erie from 8:30a.m.-3:30p.m. The Internationally Known Speakers this year will be Ralph Martin, Fr. Michael Denk, & Chris Padgett. The Master of Ceremonies will be Fr. Larry Richards and Bishop Lawrence Persico will have the Mass and Homily. For more information go to www.2232men.com or email @ info@2232men.com Please check the bulletin board at either Church for more information.

The Marian Movement of Priests Prayer Group meets every 1st & 3rd Monday after the 9a.m. Mass. Please come join us.

Valentine's Day is approaching. Cards & flowers are nice, but the heart of your love is your promise to each other. Don't be shy. Take a moment to say to each other again:
"I ____, again take you, ____, to be my wife/husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life." Memorize it.

For many years Cathy and Charlie Vorisek taught Religious Ed. and have given so much time and energy to both Parishes, but the reason they are Council 6037's latest Family of the Month recipients is for their tireless effort crisscrossing the County, State and U.S.A. informing folks of the importance that the humble bee has in our fragile eco-system on making our country's food supply sustainable for future generations.

St. Philip is starting a widow and widower’s luncheon for St. Peter & St. Philip Churches, which we hope to hold each month. The first will be February 11th at noon. Please bring a covered dish or a dessert to share.

The 6th Annual 1:38 Women’s Conference is March 28th @ Our Lady of Peace Church in Erie from 9:00a.m.-3:30p.m. Doors open at 8:00a.m. There will be Adoration, Confession and Mass with Bishop Lawrence Persico officiating. The Speakers will be Caralyn Collar, Alyssa Bormes and Sr. Regina Marie Gorman, OCD. Fr. Larry Richards will be Emcee. For more info you may call @ 814-455-7364 or email @ www.138women.com There is a flyer on the bulletin board at both Churches with information.

In the northern hemisphere, Christmas coincides with the longest nights of the year. Let darkness be your friend. Pause with your honey amidst your busy preparations to go outside (even in the cold) and look at the sky. Ponder your smallness in this universe, but also the warmth of your love for each other.

Jesus reminds us that the day will come for ‘the children of God’ where the complications of our earthly life will no longer matter. Parents know the sound of their children’s voices. When you call out “Lord”, will God say “Who’s there?”

Child Protection and Creating Safe Environments—Code of Conduct: The Diocese of Erie is committed to protecting the children and youth who are entrusted to its care and to ensuring that those in ministry with our young people are in right relationship with the children/youth receiving services. To share in the ministry of Christ is a great privilege as well as a tremendous responsibility . The privilege is the joy of sharing in the mission of Jesus Himself. The responsibility is acting in a way that conforms to the attitude and actions of Christ. In this spirit, the diocese has issued a ministerial Code of conduct. The code is included in the diocesan Policy for the Protection of Children, which is also includes mandates for creating safe environments. To read the policy, go to https://www.eriercd.org/images/sections/childprotection/pdf/CURRENTPolicy.pdf For more information, contact Mrs. Cindy Zemcik, at the diocesan offices @ 814-824-1195

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The Raffle for the 65” TV with vizio surround sound is in the gathering space. The drawing for that will be Thanksgiving weekend. If you haven’t taken a chance on it yet, you may purchase one or more tickets after either weekend Mass @ St. Philip.

Pet Blessing will be October 6th at Noon. Bring your pets. They will get treats, too!

LENT AND EASTER REGULATIONS
A distinction is to be made between Lent and the Easter Triduum. Strictly speaking, Lent ends with the beginning of the Triduum on Holy Thursday. The Ordo notes: Lent runs from Ash Wednesday until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday.
FASTING—Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to each one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.
ABSTINENCE—Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years or older on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays of Lent. The determination of certain days as obligatory days of penance should not be understood as limiting the occasions for Christian penance. The spirit of the season of Lent should be maintained throughout the weeks of Lent. The obligation to observe penitential days of the Church is serious. Failure to observe individual days of penance is not necessarily considered serious. No one should be scrupulous in this regard. People should seek to do more rather than less, since fast and abstinence on the days prescribed should be considered a minimal response to the Lord’s call to penance and conversion of life.
THE PASCHAL FAST—All Catholics of the appropriate age (see above) are to fast and abstain on Good Friday.

A NOTE OF GRATITUDE AND AN APPEAL
In the Gospel of St. Luke, we find our Lord encouraging us, “Give, and gifts will be yours, good measure, pressed down, shaken up and running over, will be poured into your lap; the measure you award to others is the measure that will be awarded to you.” Almighty God has been very generous and gracious to all of us: the gifts of our lives, the grace of faith, the Sacraments. We have been extraordinarily blessed if we take the time to reflect upon our lives, and the same is true of us here at St. Patrick’s as a parish. Throughout our storied history, St. Patrick’s has been a testament to the Providence of God and how He has cared for His people.
St. Patrick’s is a spiritual home to so many across the Gulf South. Our weekend Masses are regularly filled with people who travel consistently long distances to experience the beauty, tradition, and ancient faith of the Church that we preserve and present here at St. Patrick’s. Our legacy, as you know, is supported and maintained almost exclusively by the donations we receive from you, our parishioners and visitors and we thank you for your generous support thus far! At the same time, St. Patrick’s is an old church in constant need of care and attention and your generous support is needed for the continued traditions that provide a sacred place to worship Almighty God in splendor, reverence, and awe.
With that in mind, we humbly ask that you consider and pray about how you help to provide for the needs of St. Patrick’s. In an effort to keep you informed of your parish home, it is our duty to inform you that while St. Patrick’s is financially stable, our ability to care for the Church is becoming increasingly more difficult as costs continue to rise. If you are able to increase your weekly donation, we humbly ask that you do so and please know that we are deeply grateful. The money that you contribute goes to the upkeep of the Church, the daily operations of running the parish, and the liturgy. If you are unable to do this at this time, we ask that you increase your prayers for us as we rely upon God’s Providential care to attend to the daily needs of St. Patrick’s Church.
May God bless you all!

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