Rev. Robert Miller, Administrator Paul Kuppe, O.F.M., Cap., Senior Parochial Vicar

Mark Carter, O.F.M., Cap, Parochial Vicar Michael Greb, O.F.M. Cap. (McGuire Memorial)

Cemetery Inquiries: 724-323-0033 St. Vincent DePaul Society: 724-312-6781

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM We are happy to welcome the newest members of our parish. To schedule a baptism, please call the office. Parents must be active members of the parish.

SPONSORS (GODPARENTS) For Baptism or Confirmation must be a registered member for at least three months and to actively participate in the life of the Church including Sunday Mass.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made with a priest at least six months in advance . Pre-marriage classes, as well as meetings with the priest, are necessary. One party to be married must be a registered parishioner and practicing Catholic.

INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and Christian Initiation of Children (CIC) are offered for those interested in the Catholic Faith. For information, contact the Parish Office. Call Fr. Mark for more info: 443-844-8417.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK If you or anyone you know would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick, Recon-ciliation, or Holy communion, please call the Parish Office

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS Religious education classes at St. Felix are Sundays. at 9:30 AM in the Up-per hall. Call Danielle Tabin, Coordinator at: 724-775-2487 for more info.

Religious Education classes At St. Cecilia, for grades K to 8 are Sundays beginning with 9:15 AM Mass followed by class at !0:30. Call 724-775-2761 for more info.

SCRIPTURE STUDY AT ST. CECILIA’S Groups meet Sundays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30 PM in the Religious Ed Center to study next Sunday’s Gospel. For information, contact the Parish Office.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7 PM in St. Cecilia’s Rel. Ed Center

HOLY NAME SOCIETY Meets 2nd Sunday of the month at 9:30 AM in St. Felix Lower Hall

ST. ANTHONY NOVENA Tuesdays after 7PM Mass

SATURDAY VIGIL MASSES 4 pm Holy Family

5 pm St. Cecilia 6 pm SS. Peter & Paul

SUNDAY MASSES 7:30 am SS. Peter & Paul

9 am Holy Family 9:15 am St. Cecilia

10 am SS. Peter & Paul 11 am St. Felix

12 Noon SS.Peter & Paul

CONFESSIONS

WED. 6:OO-6:45 pm St. Cecilia SAT. 12 –1 pm SS. Peter & Paul

SAT. 3:OO-3:45 pm Holy Family

OFFICE HOURS Mon—Fri: 9 AM to Noon & 1 to 4 PM

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Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 24, 2019

All information in this bulletin is for parishioners of both St. Felix & St. Cecilia parishes.

The thief said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus] replied: “Amen, I say to

you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 22: 35-43

St. Cecilia Candle Intention Week of November 24, 2019

Elizabeth & Joseph Rush By Nancy Fazzoni

SAINT CECILIA PARISH November 24, 2019

Renee Laure, Gary Heagy, Kathy Ebersberger, Sarah Clansy, Walt Czartoryski, Shannon Edge, Anna Groves, Victoria, Judith, & Dan Dettorre, Sr.& Jr., Mary K. Leahy, Catherine Hutsky, Louie Hapach, Dolly Roberto, Janet Makar, Antoinette Perrone, Diane Nazdam, Wyatt Newlin, Jo Haslett, Concetta Cantenzarite, Nancy Mignanelli, Thomas Samchuck, Eddie Mangelli, Audrey Kohl-man, Richard Cairns, Leo Wolfe, Tom Carcaise, Cathy Kinlock, Joe Sutej, Bernie Frank, Paschal Indovina, Leslie King, Carmella MatsooK, Leon Smith, Tom Lipnicky, Marlene Lipnicky, Ruth Ann

Debo, Arlean Francis, Bill Gra-ham, Calvin Weischedel, Margaret Miller, Elsie Maier, Betty Summers, Tim Barnick , Dwight Calvin, Monica Hol-liday, Betty Hamilton, Karen Hebling, Rich Goodwald, Kathy Savot

Served by Fr. Bob Miller , Administrator, assisted by Fr. Paul Kuppe and Fr. Mark

Carter, Capuchin Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. Augustine . Pray that more

young men and women will respond generously to God’s call to serve the Church.

Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: 888-808-1235

You might be ∗ Called to explore the

rich traditions of the Catholic faith

∗ Interested in learning more about Catholic teachings and be-liefs.

∗ The spouse of a Catholic who is inter-ested in sharing your spouse’s faith.

∗ Contact Fr. Mark 724-775-0801 or

sparkfrm-carter@yahoo.com

Home for Thanksgiving November, 1984: Margaret was a graduate student in Phil-adelphia. Winter break came so early that year that it made no sense to travel home to Alabama for Thanksgiving. As the dark nights grew longer and the winds blew colder, she began to waver. Was it too late? Could I still change my mind? But she knew it was too late — far, far too late. Besides, she had papers to write and papers to grade. Plus, she had no car; and forget trying to book a flight this close to the holiday — even if she had money to spare for a ticket. Amtrak was sold out and the long, long bus ride was too daunting to think about. So she resigned herself to spending Thanksgiving in Philadelphia, a thousand miles from home. The Sunday before Thanksgiving, on her weekly call home to her parents, she admitted, “I don’t think I can stand it here. I don’t know if I can do this.” “Just come home,” her father said. “It’s too late.” She was crying. “It’s way too late.” “You can always come home, Sweet,” her dad said. “Even if you marry a [scoundrel], you can always leave him and come home.” Thirty-five years later, she cherishes the memory of that phone call. “These were words of loving reassurance from a father to his child, a reminder that as long as he and my mother were alive, there would always be a place in the world for me, a place where I would always belong, even if I didn’t always believe that I belonged there . . . “But I wonder now, decades later, if my father’s words were more than a reminder of my everlasting place in the family. I wonder now if they were an expression of his own longing for the days when all his chicks were still in the nest, the circle was still closed and the family that he and my mother had made was complete . . . “I gave no thought to it then, but I think of it all the time now. I think of my father’s words across a bad land-line connection in 1984 that reached my homesick heart in cold Philadelphia. I think of the twenty-six-hour bus ride into the heart of Greyhound darkness that followed, a desperate journey that got me home in time for the squash casserole and cranber-ry relish. I think most of my own happiness, of all the years with a good man and family we have made together and the absorb-ing work — everything that followed a single season of loss, and only because I listened to my father. Because I came home.” This is the domain of Christ’s reign: home, the place where we are always welcomed, loved, forgiven, cared for and about. Christ’s love “reigns” in our ordinary, simple, well-lived-in houses. It is into that kingdom, that paradise, that the crucified Jesus welcomes the good thief. On this last Sunday of the Church year, we honor Christ the King whose rule is one of humble service; Christ the King whose power is compassion, whose scepter is humility, whose coin is forgiveness and recon-ciliation.

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

Nov. 23 5 PM Grouping Celebration of Patronal Feast of St. Cecilia Parish Nov. 24 Religious Retirement Collection Nov. 24 Feast of Christ the King Nov. 28 9 AM Thanksgiving Mass Nov. 28 Noon to 3 PM Free Thanksgiving Dinner Dec. 11 6-9 PM Light is On (Confessions) Dec. 13 Christian Mothers Christmas Party Dec. 14 Noon, Pastoral & Finance Councils Dec. 14 Bake Sale & K of C Christmas Party Dec. 15 4 PM Beaver Valley Chorale Dec. 24 4, 7, & 10 PM Christmas Eve Masses Dec. 25 10 AM Christmas Day Mass Dec. 31 4 pm NEW YEAR’S EVE MASS

Mothers rule the world. They guide the destinies of homes; that is why God is relying on mothers to keep Christ in the world by keeping Him in their hearts and homes. Take up this awesome task by joining our Chris-tian Mothers on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 PM. Call Barbara at 724-775-4796 for more info. Also, all are welcome to the Christian Mothers Annual Holiday Christmas

Party, Friday, Dec. 13 at 5:30 PM in the social Hall. Dinner, Prizes, En-tertainment, Fun for all. $15 per person (Prepaid). RSVP before Dec. 8 either to Barbara :724-775-4796 or FA 724-728-2529

BUY YOUR HOLIDAY TREATS DELICIOUS, HOME

MADE GOODIES AFTER MASS

SATURDAY, DEC.14 AND SUNDAY, DEC. 15

When doing your Christmas shop-ping on Amazon.com. Kindly use

smile.amazon.com/chi/20-1535396, Amazon Smile donates

to St Cecilia Church.

SUPPORT AGING RELIGIOUS Our second collection today is for the Retire-ment Fund for Religious. Many senior Cath-olic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests served for little or no pay. Today, re-ligious communities often do not have enough savings to meet retirement needs. Your gift helps provide medications, nursing care, and more for tens of thousands of elder-ly religious. It also helps ensure younger members can continue the good works of their elders. Please be generous.

The SVDP Society would like to thank the parish-es for the overwhelming contributions for the homeless in Pittsburgh. We collected 36 large bags of coats, sweaters, blankets and sox for the SVDP Conference at Duquesne University. The students go out into the city each week to locate the homeless and help them with food and warm clothing. Luke 3:11 “He who has two coats, let him share with him who has none…”

CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR BEAUTIFUL AREA HOMES

DEC. 8, 4 TO 8 PM CALL 724-774-4450

HOLIDAY VENDOR FAIR GO SHOPPING WITH US

DEC. 8, 10-3 PM IN THE SCHOOL

GYMNASIUM

Dear Parishioners, This is the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. All students of American History know at least the broad outline of the Revolutionary War. In 1776, the Americans decided they no longer wanted to be ruled by a King. Yet, here we are on this Sunday declaring that Jesus is our King. A King has absolute authority over his subjects. A King is to be revered and obeyed. So, if we claim that Jesus is our King, than His teachings and His Word are not optional suggestions that we can choose to disregard at will. Can we as citizens of a democracy simultaneously have a King? This is always going to be a “reality check” for us. How good am I at obeying our King and Lord Jesus Christ? Of course, we know that these are not contradictory truths. As an American, you can still think of Jesus as my King and my Lord. Why? Because He doesn’t rule by force or by law or by military might. He rules by LOVE. His love for the human race through His birth, life, death and resurrec-tion proves beyond any shadow of a doubt the depth of His love for us. How can we not love Him and live for Him in return? That is the basis for our obedience and reverence to our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. On behalf of the Friars and all the staffs of our four Parishes, I want to wish you all a joyous and blessed Thanks-giving Day. Once again the Masses are: 7:30 a.m. at Beaver, 8:30 a.m. at New Brighton and 9:00 a.m. at both Roches-

ter and Freedom. The Parish offices are closed both November 28 and 29 for the Holi-day. Some may be closing early on Wednesday. As the month moves to its final days, don’t forget to pray for your dead and the souls in Purga-tory

Fr. Bob

Gain a deeper understanding of the scriptures and strengthen your faith. Join fellow parishioners at 10:30 Sunday mornings in the Office Meeting Room as together we study, The Gospel of Matthew; (Commentary, Notes and Study Questions) 2 d edition, 2012, by Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch. If interested, please contact Juliann at 724-773-0506

Make a joyful noise as part of our new Bell Choir We are seeking volunteers from all 4 parishes in our grouping who would like to learn to become a handbell ringer. For anyone who has a sense of rhythm, and would enjoy synchronizing with others in a small group (of 8 ringers for 2 octaves of handbells), you are invited to try it out and patiently be trained. All ages from 6th grade to adult are welcome. Call Ken Hand, music director of Sts. Peter & Paul at 724-544-4337 or email him at kenneth.a.hand@gmail.com

Also, on Thursday afternoons at 1:30 PM, a won-derful group of people meet in the Rel. Ed Center to prepare for, study and reflect on the upcoming Sun-day Gospel. You are most welcome to join this group or just to come periodically.

PRAY FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR TROOPS SSG David J. Ribar, In Army;

& Ryan Whipple in the Air Force

ST. CECILIA’S CHURCH HALL, 632 VIRGINIA AVENUE,

ROCHESTER, PA (CALIFORNIA STREET ENTRANCE)

ENJOY THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS –

NO CHARGE. 12 TO 3 PM. NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL

724-775-0801. SPONSORING CHURCHES:

St. Cecilia Church, Second Baptist Church, Rochester, PA.

HOME MADE PIES AND/OR DONATIONS WOULD BE ESPECIALLY APPRECIATED.

Baptism is a major event. To understand the serious responsibilities of both parents and godparents, there will be Pre-Baptism Sessions on Dec. 1 at 2 PM in the Religious Ed Center. To register, please call Gary or Tina Grimm 724-495-2385

PSP Goal $73,020.29

Collected $42,884.00

Balance Due $35,563.71

Thank you for making St. Cecilia Parish your first and favorite charity.

Sunday Collection Budgeted Nov. 17 $5,686.25 $7,000.00

November 25 Monday (Mt 14:22-33) 7:00 PM Mass for All Parishioners November 26 Tuesday (Lk 21:5-11) 7:00 PM Jim Verban & Rick Jamery By Sue Jamery November 27 Wednesday (Lk 21:12-19) 7:00 PM Lois Hummel By Alayna Coluccio November 28 Thursday (Lk 13:31-35) 9:00AM Barb Murphy By Mary Jane Powell November 29 Friday (Lk 19:45-48) 7:30AM Margaret Pedaline By John & Bobbie Karnis November 30 Saturday (Mt 4:18-22) 5:00 pm 50th Wedding Anniversary Ray & Judy Rotuna By Rotuna Family (Living) December 1 Sunday (Lk 23:25-43) First Sunday of Advent

9:15 am Sylvan Rotuna, Jr., By Mom & Dad

MASS INTENTION DATES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE.

Stop by or call 775-724-0801

RESERVE YOUR 2020 DATES NOW! REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES AT

MASS.

CATHOLICISM video by Bp. Robert Barron will be shown and discussed with Fr. Paul on Mondays (Nov. 11, 18, 25, & Dec. 2) at 7:30 PM in

St. Cecilia Church Hall. On Nov. 25, our topic will be: “The Word Mad

Flesh, True Bread of Heaven: the Mystery of the Liturgy and the Eucharist..” Bp. Bar ron explains the words, gestures, and meanings of the Eucharist. On Dec. 2, we will look at: “The Vast Company of Witnesses: the communion of Saints” Learn about some of the Church’s most extraordinary saints—

Edith Stein, Mother Teresa, Therese of Lisieux, and Katherine Drexel.

Holy Family has many good people who support our BINGO every Wednesday. We average over 100 players every week! It’s a fun night out and if you win some cash, it’s a bonus! Our BINGO is the only weekly fund-raiser in our church cluster. Having said that, it takes a lot of helping hands to keep the games running. Maybe you’re a recent retiree or maybe you’re just looking for something to do. Are you willing to give some of your free time to help the church? One night a month? We’d love to have you join us. It helps us pay the bills, but most important it helps our Church continue to spread the GOOD NEWS. Please give Bill 724-843-4954 a call and let him know you’re willing to help.

MARCO FIORANTE IN CONCERT is a great way to begin your holiday season. He will be performing at Saints Peter and Paul on December 14, at 7:00 p.m. with piano/organ accompaniment by Kenneth Hand, Director of Music at Saints Peter and Paul. This concert will be featuring many traditional Christmas favorites as well as beloved Italian carols such as Gesu Bambino and Tu Scendi dale Stelle. Marco’s lastest CD, LOVE, will be for sale after the concert. For more information: www.facebook.com/public/Marco-Fiorante.

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zak, Josh Simon, Jim Stephenson, Carol Yanna-chione, Jill Majors, Patricia Gerard, Kim Manupelli, Barbara DePaolis, Joann Borkovic, Chuck Hatt, Dwight Calvin, Dolly Bruno, Ed Mineard

Office Hours: 9 AM to Noon— Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday Secretaries: Autumn Bedolatti, Elisa Pengidore, Janet Smith, Jill Young

CATHOLICISM video by Bp. Robert Barron will be shown and discussed with Fr. Paul on Mondays (Nov. 11, 18, 25, & Dec. 2) at 7:30 PM in

St. Cecilia Church Hall.

Baptism is a major event. To understand the serious responsibilities of both parents and godparents, there will be Pre-Baptism Sessions on Dec. 1 at 2 PM in the Religious Ed Center. To register, please call Gary or Tina Grimm 724-495-2385

.On Nov. 25, our topic will be: “The Word Mad Flesh, True Bread of Heaven: the Mystery of the

Liturgy and the Eucharist..” Bp. Bar ron explains the words, gestures, and meanings of the Eucharist. On Dec. 2, we will look at: “The Vast Company of Witnesses: the communion of Saints” Learn about some of the Church’s most extraordinary saints—

Edith Stein, Mother Teresa, Therese of Lisieux, and Katherine Drexel.

PLEASE GIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN A LIFETIME.

“The nuns left lasting impressions on me,” writes a donor. “I shall always be grateful for my Catholic Education.” Please join in thanking the –thousands of senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious or-der priests who worked tirelessly to educate the young and serve those in need. This week’s (Nov. 24) second collection is for the Retirement Fund for Re-ligious, which helps hun-dreds of religious communi-ties care for aging members. Please give generously.

TO THE MANY, MANY

PEOPLE WHO WORKED SO HARD TO MAKE

OUR FALL FESTIVAL & ROAST BEEF DINNER

SO SUCCESSFUL ESPECIALLY:

Jackie Goletti and Linda James, dinner coordina-

tors, Sandy Phipps, gift basket coordinator; Ginny Whipple, Publicity; students from SS Pe-ter & Paul, servers; Autumn Bedolatti, and Bob

Gibbs, Money Counters; and all the men and women who cooked, cleaned, served. You all will be blessed for your care for our beloved St. Felix parish. And a special shout out goes to the more than 400 people from all over the county, as well as form Butler and Lawrence counties who en-

joyed this feast.

Hall Rental: 724-774-7698 Prayer Chain: 724-728-0125 Prayer Shawl Min: 724-775-3340 Cemetery: 724-323-0033

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November 24 Sunday (Lk 21:5-19) Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

11:00 am Rade & Mildred Sassic By Rade & Cissie Sassic November 26 Tuesday (Lk 21:5-11) 8:30am Margaret Concelman By Patricia Whipple & Family November 27 Wednesday (Lk 21:12-19) 7:30am Dr. Livio Camozzi By Fr. Mark Carter November 28 Thursday (Lk 21:20-28) 8:30am Mass for All Parishioners December 1 Sunday (Mt 24:37-44) First Sunday of Advent

11:00 am Margaret Concelman By Kay Lewis

NEW MASS INTENTION DATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE.

NOT ONLY FOR THIS YEAR, BUT AL-SO FOR 2020 AS WELL. REMEMBER

YOUR LOVED ONES AT MASS.

PSP Goal $16,985.00

Collected $11,502.00

Balance Due $5,483.00

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS James Bonaparte, Austin Johnson (Army); Jacob Dishler

(Marines) Ryan Whipple, John Garizas, (Air Force).

Thank you for making St. Felix Parish your first and favorite charity.

Nov. 24 Religious Retirement Collection Nov. 24 Feast of Christ the King Nov. 28 9 AM Thanksgiving Mass Nov. 28 Noon to 3 PM Free Thanksgiving Dinner (St. Cecilia)

Dec. 1 First Sunday of Advent Dec. 11 6-9 PM Light is On (Confessions) Dec. 15 4 PM Beaver Valley Chorale Dec. 19 4 PM Confessions Dec. 19 7 PM Pastoral Council Dec. 24 4 PM CHRISTMAS EVE MASS Dec. 25 10 AM CRISTMAS DAY MASS

Sunday Collection Budgeted Nov. 17 $1,335.00 $2,500.00

DEC. 24, CHRISTMAS EVE

4 PM SS PETER & PAUL 4 PM ST. CECILIA 4 PM ST. FELIX 4:30 PM HOLY FAMILY 6:15 PM SS.PETER & PAUL 7 PM ST. CECILIA 10PM HOLY FAMILY 10 PM SS.PETER & PAUL 10 PM ST. CECILIA

DEC. 25, CHRISTMAS DAY 8 AM SS. PETER & PAUL 10 AM HOLY FAMILY 10 AM ST. CECILIA 10 AM ST. FELIX 11 AM SS. PETER & PAUL

BEAVER VALLEY CHORALE CHRISTMAS CONCERT

DEC. 15, 4 PM PLEASE JOIN US FOR A

FREE CONCERT OF SACRED CHORAL MUSIC

Our Parish Grouping will be celebrating the Patronal Feast days

of each of the member parishes. The next Patronal Feast is that of St.

Cecilia, patroness of music! Everyone is invited to the

5 PM Mass on Saturday, Nov. 23 where parishioners from our entire

group will participate.

HAPPY FEAST OF ST. CECILIA, PATRON OF OUR

PARISH SINCE 1856

910046 CONTACT: Jill Young 724-775-0801 ST CECILIA PARISH 628 VIRGINIA AVENUE ROCHESTER, PA 15074 A MESSAGES: PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE BULLETINS. THANK YOU.