December 21, 2014 - St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

St. Alphonsus Parish
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201 Church Road
Wexford, PA 15090
Parish Founded in 1840
School Established 1889
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 21, 2014
PARISH PRIESTS
Father Peter P. Murphy, Pastor
Father Edward M. Czemerda, Parochial Vicar
DEACON
Mr. Albert E. Heiles Jr.
ST. ALPHONSUS SCHOOL
Pre School to Eighth Grade
Mr. Robert D. Reese, Principal
DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CCD Kindergarten to Eighth Grade
Youth Ministry - Adult Religious Education
Sacramental Preparation
Louis Bosco, Director of Religious Education
YOUTH MINISTRY
Mike Shipe, Director
COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
Cindy Cusic Micco
MUSIC MINISTRY
Mary Heagy, Director of Liturgical Music & Choir
John and Lynn DeNisi, Directors of Folk Choir
Nancy Barnes, Organist
PHONE NUMBERS (area code 724)
Parish Office (Rectory) ..................... 724-935-1151
Fax ................................................... 724-934-3788
Dept. of Religious Education-CCD ... 724-935-1160
St. Alphonsus School ....................... 724-935-1152
School Fax……………………………724-935-1110
DIOCESAN VICTIMS HOTLINE………….888-808-1235
Qr to Parish Web Page
WEB-SITES:
Parish….saintalphonsuswexford.org
School .................................... stals.org
Diocese ............................... diopitt.org
PARISH [email protected]
TWITTER - @StAlphonsusWex
SCHOOL [email protected]
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesday 4:00 p.m.
Our Parish Mission Statement
The faith family of St. Alphonsus enjoys a rich heritage and
historic tradition supported by Catholic education. Nourished
by the Eucharist and strengthened by the Scriptures, our
purpose is to learn and share our faith with each other through
each generation. We are committed to prayer, service, and
building the Kingdom of God through the guidance of the
Holy Spirit. We seek to create a vibrant spirit of generosity
and evangelization throughout our church and community by
inviting and empowering all to use their treasures and talents.
TIMES OF SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday Vigil Mass:
5:00 p.m.
Sunday:
6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m.,10:00 a.m.,
12:15 p.m.
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday thru Friday
7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m.
Saturday Morning:
9:00 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Saturday afternoon
12:00 Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday evening
6:00 p.m. after Mass
INFANT BAPTISM
Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. by personal appointment. Parents,
please make arrangements for Baptism preparation class before the
baby is born.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) CHILDREN (RCIC)
All Adults and children who are interested in being received into Full
Communion with the Catholic Church should contact the Parish
Office.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Notification of intention to marry must be given six months in
advance.
FOURTH SUNDAY
OF ADVENT
December 21, 2014
Mary said to the angel Gabriel,
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.
May it be done to me
according to your word.”
—Luke 1:38
CHRISTMAS 2014
A Blessed Christmas
to the Parishioners
of St. Alphonsus Parish
from Father Peter Murphy
and Father Edward Czemerda
We thank you, our many parishioners who have
given yourselves as a gift of service to the parish.
We also thank you for your prayers and personal
encouragement to us, your priests, as well as your
generosity of kindness toward us this Christmas.
Our prayer for you is for happiness and joy as you
gather with your families this Christmas and gather
together with us in worship.
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Christmas Eve-Evening of Wednesday, December 24:
4:00p.m.
7:30p.m.
10:00p.m.
HERE AT ST. ALPHONSUS CHURCH
RECONCILIATION WITH CONFESSIONS
BY SIX AREA PRIESTS THIS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22,
AT 7:00PM
CHRISTMAS OFFERING
The first collection during the Christmas Masses is
the envelope marked “Christmas Offering” that is our
special Christmas gift to the parish.
The second collection during the Christmas Masses
is for the pink envelope for the Christmas Charities
Collection for Children and Youth in our diocese.
This second collection is credited to our Parish
Share.
Christmas Day–Thursday, December 25:
8:00a.m.
10:00a.m.
12:15p.m.
The Christmas Vigil Mass at 4:00p.m. is
preceded by a Christmas music program by young
children of our parish at 3:30pm
The Christmas Vigil Mass at 7:30p.m. features
music by teens, college students, and their family
members with musical instruments and handbells.
The Christmas Mass at 10:00p.m.on Christmas
Eve is the Liturgy at Midnight Mass with adult choir,
and musical instrumental strings, brass, and flutes.
The Mass is preceded by “Lessons and Carols”
beginning at 9:30p.m. Please arrive in church by that
time.
The Christmas Morning Mass at 8:00am. features
organ, and handbell music.
The Christmas Morning Mass at 10:00am features
the music of a vocal ensemble and flutes.
The Christmas Midday Mass at 12:15pm features
organ, cantor and instrumentalists
Monday, December 22 - 6:00pm - CCD Classes
Tuesday, December 23 - 9am - All School Mass
Friday, December 26 is the Feast of St. Stephen,
the first martyr to give witness to the on going life and
Resurrection that the newborn Savior promises to us.
Saturday, December 27 is the Feast of St. John
the Apostle and Evangelist who proclaimed the
coming of Jesus at the beginning of his Gospel as “the
Word made Flesh,” and as the “Light” coming into the
world overcoming the darkness.
Sunday, December 28 is the Feast of the Holy
Family. We celebrate the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary,
and Joseph presenting Jesus in the Temple forty days
after His birth as was prescribed by the Law for a
first-born Son.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - December 20/21
HOW ABOUT THE GIFT OF
TIME WITH GOD AT
ST. ALPHONSUS’ ANNUAL RETREAT?
St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center
WOMEN - January 16 - 18, 2015
MEN - January 23 - 25, 2015
Consider a Retreat as the Perfect Christmas Gift
A faith-filled weekend retreat could make a wonderful
Christmas present for a loved one.
The St. Alphonsus Parish retreats begin on Friday
evening and end on Sunday morning with Mass at
10a.m.
We have about a 95 percent return rate: Once you’ve
attended, you realize the benefits and schedule to
attend the next year. It is just getting the courage (or
opening your schedule) to go the first time. Go ahead,
make a New Year’s resolution to give it a try!
Consider giving it is as a gift to someone who has
been procrastinating on signing themselves up. The
fee is flexible and no one knows what you actually
contribute, but the suggested donation is $190. This
includes all meals and naps along with a heaping
amount of spiritual insights and free time to
contemplate them.
We also have evening social time to relax and get to
know each other better. You won’t get hit over the head
with Catholic guilt but you will be touched by the Holy
Spirit and want to attend next year too!
Contact Mark at [email protected] for details on
the men’s retreat or Eileen at [email protected]
for info about the women’s weekend. You may also
contact Eileen or Mark Prybyl at 724-776-0876.
You may also contact St. Paul’s at 412-381-7676 or
[email protected] to register.
JANUARY PARISH BLOOD DRIVE
If you know someone who has cancer, been in an
accident, had surgery or been burned, then you
probably already know someone who has used blood.
MASS INTENTIONS
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - December 20/21
5:00p.m. Saturday - Earl Leita by Barb Sharlow
6:00a.m. Albert Wessel by Family
8:00a.m. Madeline Seibert by Family
10:00a.m. Rosemary Zappa by Husband Robert
12:15p.m. John A. Sciullo by Mr. & Mrs. Bacho
Monday, December 22 - Advent Weekday
7:00a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Parish
9:00a.m. Vincent Sonson by Wife
Tuesday, December 23 - Advent Weekday
7:00a.m. Deceased of Aaron & Lyons Families
9:00a.m. Bridget McCourt by Dennis McCourt
Wednesday, December 24-Advent Weekday (Morning)
7:00a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Parish
9:00a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Parish
CHRISTMAS MASSES - December 24/25
Vigil Eve 4:00p.m. Olive & Rob Senita by Family
Vigil Eve 7:30p.m. William Peck by Wife Bonnie &
Daughter Andrea
Vigil Eve 10:00p.m. - Liturgy of Midnight Mass
Albert E. & Adele Heiles by Deacon Al & Family
Christmas Morning - 8:00a.m. Ann Pegher by
Family
Christmas Morning - 10:00p.m. Special Intention
of Edward Kennedy by DiDonato Family
Christmas Day 12:15p.m. Margaret &
Lester Swinderman by Daughter
Friday, December 26 - St. Stephen, martyr
7:00a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Parish
9:00a.m. Jimmy Montgomery & Greer Family by
Family
Saturday, December 27 - St. John, the apostle
9:00a.m. Chuck Cole by Aileen Waugh
10:00a.m. MEMORIAL MASS - Karl C. Johnson
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY,
AND JOSEPH - December 27/28
5:00p.m. Saturday Please give blood and help ensure that it is there
when members of our community need it.
Please give blood on January 18, 2015 from 7am to
12:00noon in the old gym.
Please logon to www.centralbloodbank.org and enter
sponsor code G0040043 or contact Barb Sippel at
724-561-4092 to schedule your lifesaving appointment.
6:00a.m
8:00a.m
10:00a.m.
12:15p.m.
Frances Merchok by Joe &
Carolyn Augustine
John Haefner
Madeline Seibert by Family & Friends
Michael DiStazio by Family
Anna K. Pfeifer by Howard W. Pfeifer
Because of Bulletin early deadline, contributions
for last Sunday will be listed next week.

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