Parish Office Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 2:30PM Phone: 724-285-3285 Fax: 724-285-4715

Pastor Fr. Ward Stakem, OFM, Cap.

saintmaryinhermanfr@zoominternet.net Parochial Vicar

Fr. James Kurtz, OFM, Cap Director of Religious Education

Barb Moran - 724-285-3285 Preschool Teacher

Amy Pettinato– 724-285-3285

Church Secretary/Bookkeeper Mrs. Linda Green

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Facilities Manager Frank Huncheck

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Fr. Gary Stakem, Fr. Albert Alexandrunas, Br. Joe Day

Fr. Victor Kriley 724-282-1485

821 Herman Road Butler, PA 16002

Sunday Masses

Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 9:30 AM

St. Joseph Saturday 6 PM Sunday 8 AM & 11 AM

Daily Masses Monday - Saturday 8 AM

St. Joseph Monday - Saturday 9 AM

Holyday Masses9 AM & 7 PM

Saturday Confessions 12:00 - 1:00 PM 3:45 - 4:15 PM

St. Joseph Saturday 11 AM - Noon

“How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” In those days, before our understanding of the Eucharist, before the Last Supper when Jesus offered himself to his disciples in the bread and wine, this may have been a reasonable theological question, as well as a logical one. They did not understand. They did not have the wisdom to see the metaphor, or to know that further understanding would be forthcoming. But to those who were open to Jesus’ words, the bread of life was offered and accepted as the way to life eternal. They may not have understood that Jesus was speaking of eternal life, not our physical life on Earth, that would be given forever, but they were captivated by the metaphor and believed. “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life.” It is possible to be puzzled and still believe. So what does this mean for us today? Wisdom is something we sorely need in our world, and it is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Partaking of the Body and Blood of the Lord is to gain wisdom as well as eternal life, to participate in the life of God, the Trinity, and of each other in love and caring. We must abandon our foolish ways and believe.

MISSION STATEMENT St. Mary of the Assumption Parish is a Welcoming Faith Community

Dedicated to Building God’s Kingdom by Worship and Through Education, Love, and Service to All.

Letters of information and registration forms have been sent to all families in grades Pre-K through 8 of the “Children’s Faith Formation” (CFF) Program. All registration is done by mail. The deadline for registration is August 24th. Any questions can be directed to the office for clarification if needed.

Alternate Seating For Those In Need And Low Gluten Hosts

Contactthepriestinthesacristybefore Mass ifyouareunabletositinthefrontpewstoreceiveHolyCommunionorhaveaglutenintolerance.AccommodationsareinplacebutFatherneedstoknowinordertoassurethatyoureceiveHolyCommunionduringtheMasscelebration.

The One Who Feeds on Me Will Have Life Because of Me – The Gospel readings these weeks focus our hearts and minds on the Eucharist, the source and summit of the life and mission of the Church and the central mystery of our faith. The Eucharist as the source of life is true both for us as individuals who are fed by Jesus in Holy Communion and strengthened for the work to which God calls us, as well as for the Church as the Body of Christ as together we reflect the love of God in the world. There would be no Catholic Church without the Eucharist, nor would we be able to share in the life of God without his real and true presence in our lives. Our efforts On Mission for The Church Alive! are meant to draw us ever deeper into the mystery of the Eucharist so that we may be built up as the Body of Christ in the world. May our lives and our faith be nourished through our participation in this most wonderful sacrament. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.

Tickets Are Available For The Sports Raffle

Sponsored by St. Mary of the Assumption. Held at the R.C. Men’s Club- Herman, PA on September 22, 2018. $25.00 Donation. For tickets or information call Gary Martin at 724-991-3370, Leann Bauer at 724-822-7381, Becky Kriley at 724-283-7850, or St. Mary’s at 724-285-3285. Gates open at 11:30AM. Get your tickets before the $500 early bird drawing on September 7th at 9PM. St. Marys Sports Raffle Baskets

We are in need of donations of baskets, gift cards, or whatever else you would like to give. All donations are very much appreciated. You can contact Carole at 724-282-8234 or St. Marys Church at 724-285-3285 for questions. Thank you.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR LOVED ONES WHO ARE HOMEBOUND OR ILL

Mrs. Paul (Linda) Michel, Leo Hinterlang, Rodney Scott, Andy Durand, Tim Zendron, Fr. Victor Kriley, OFM, Cap., Art Schnur, Bill & Anna Cranmer, Marlene (Michel) Fisher, Jim Schiebel, Frank J. Schmiedlin, Joanie Neigh, Colene Deal, Mary Wagner, Marge Karenbauer, Alice Spinneweber, Lainey Heller, Patricia Green, Christina Salasky, Eddie Zedrick, Nick Miller, Tom Miller, Jeffrey McConnell, Dan Fair, Sharon Rosenbauer, Zach Collins, Sally Ann Bulger, Adam Snow, Babs Schnur, Bernice Durand

To keep this list up-to-date please call the office when we can add or remove names from this list.

To enable the parish to provide a more complete ministry to those listed here please give us a phone number, contact person, and location of these brothers and sisters. We would like to have a more frequent contact with them.

ST. MICHAEL, THE ARCHANGEL,

DEFEND US IN BATTLE... Pray for those in the military:

Jimmy Adley, Jordan Cottage, Trevor Cottage, Greg Haney, Bo Haney, Josh Oesterling, Nate Oesterling, Jack Haney, Brandon Bauer, Matthew McCandless, Brad Fetters, John Heinzl, Stephen Konyha, Joshua Huncheck, Devin Michel, Garrett Fend, Nicholas Cottage, Dustin Michel, Matthew Marra, Nicholas Cypher, Ricky Hoffman, Ryan Jackman, Russell Bauer

FOR SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCIES, CALL 724-777-9432.

St. Mary’s Bus Trip

The trip is from November 6-8, 2018. The price is $485.00 per person. This three day trip includes transportation, most meals, admissions to Stage Show "A Christmas to Remember", Sight and Sound Theater production of "JESUS", tour of Amish farm and countryside, and shopping at Kitchen Kettle. On the way home, 4 hour fun at Hollywood Casino (includes $35 free slot play and $5 coupon toward your lunch.)

A deposit of $100 reserves your seat and the balance is due by September 21st. For itineraries and info call Juanita Collins at 724-287-7741.

Preschool Program

St. Mary’s Preschool Program is still accepting preschool registration for the 2018-2019 school year. Your child must be 3 by September 1, 2018 to be in our preschool class and 4 by September 1st for our pre-kindergarten class. Please stop into the church office to pick up a registration form. If you have any questions, please call 724-285-3285.

Holy Hour At St. Paul’s

Divine Mercy Holy Hour: Tuesday, August 21st, at 7PM at St. Paul, Butler. Included are Prayers for Family Healing, Divine Mercy Chaplet, On Mission for the Church Alive, and Benediction.

Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Married Couples

Retrouvaille offers help to couples experiencing trouble in their marriage. The weekend of September 7, 2018 and post sessions focus on rebuilding marriage through better communication, listening, and understanding. Contact Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434. More information is available at www.retrouvailleofpittsburghinc.org.

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St. Mary of the Assumption . . . . . . . . Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 4:30PM Sunday: 9:30AM 821 Herman Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekdays: 8AM Butler, PA 16002-0349 . . . . . . . . . . . . Confessions: Saturday: 12 - 1PM 3:45 - 4:14PM

St. Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 6PM Sunday: 8AM and 11AM 315 Stoney Hollow Rd . . . . . . . . . .. .Weekdays: 9AM Cabot, PA 16023-9571 . . . . . . . . . . . Confessions: First Friday: 8:30 - 8:55AM Saturday: 11AM - 12PM

St. John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 4PM Sunday: 8:45AM 668 Clearfield Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekdays: 7:30AM Monday & Thursday Fenelton, PA 16034-9743 . . . . . . . . . . Confessions: Saturday: 3:15 - 3:45PM and by appointment

Register for St. Mary Preschool; 724 - 285 - 3285

September 7, 2018 Earlybird Drawing For The Sports Raffle At 9PM.

September 11, 2018 Pastoral Council Meeting.

September 21, 2018 Money Due For The St. Mary Bus Trip.

September 22, 2018 Sports Raffle.

Butler County 724-284-5156 Allegheny County 412 -473-2000

WEEKLY GATHERINGS St. Monica’s Family Group – Tuesdays 1-2PM; Church Men’s Scripture Study - Wednesdays @ 9AM; Marian Hall Women’s Scripture Study - Wednesdays@ 9AM; Library SFO - Wednesdays @ 7PM - Marian Hall Legion of Mary - Thursdays @ 9AM Life Teen - 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month @ 5:30PM

DIOCESE VICTIM HOTLINE NUMBER: 1-888-808-1235

Open House At Saint Wendelin School

On Sunday, August 19th from 11:30-1:30PM. Meet the Highly Qualified Staff and tour the building. This is a perfect opportunity for the community to experience what Saint Wendelin School has to offer! Busing Available from Butler, Karns City, Moniteau,

South Butler, and Armstrong School Districts 21st Century Technology including Smart Boards, I-

Pads, Mobile Tablet Labs, and Laptops Highly Qualified Teaching Staff Extra Curricular Activities All-Day Kindergarten Program Extended Day Program Available All-Day Preschool Program Available Visit our website at www.stwendelinschool.com.

Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of our Lady of Perpetual Help

Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of our Lady of Perpetual Help in Uniontown, PA on Sunday, September 2nd. There will be a Mass, Confessions, children's activities, healing service, conferences, large gift shop, and food for sale. Cost for the bus is $10. The bus departs Butler at 9AM and return around 8PM to reserve a seat call Janet at 724-287-0689.

Diocesan Choir Auditions

Auditions for the 2018-2019 Diocesan Choir season will soon be held. The Choir, under the directions of Fr. Jim Chepponis, Music Director for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, sing for the major Diocesan events at St. Paul’s Cathedral throughout the year. Currently there are openings in the soprano, alto, tenor, and bass sections. In addition to being good singers, potential members must be at least 18 years of age. Rehearsals are held at St. John Capistran Church in Upper St. Clair. Audition times may be scheduled by calling Doris Anne in the Diocesan Music Office 412-456-3042 before August 21st.

Community Day

Saturday,September8,2018atHermanVolunteerFireCompany.Freefestivitiesstartat4PMuntilfireworks.Includes:kidactivities,bounceslideandobstaclecourse,andkidssquirtfirehouse,drugtaskforce,statepolice,emergencyvehicles,medicalhelicopters,andconstructionvehicles,awoodcarverinaction,firesafetyeducationhouse,searchandrescuedogdemonstration,andhighflyerbungee.Freehamburgers,hotdogs,anddrinks.Magicianat7PMandfireworksareatdark.

Capuchin Cruise

France Culinary Delights: Paris to Normandy. Conflans, Vernon, Caudebec-en-Caux, Honfleur, D-Day Beaches of Normandy, Le Havre, Rouen, Les Andelys, and Paris. September 10-25, 2019 for $5,036. If interested, please contact Fr. Paul Kuppe at 724-775-0801.

Divorced and Separated Support Group

The Divorced and Separated support group sponsored by Sts. John & Paul parish (2586 Wexford Bayne Rd., Sewickley, PA) will begin its next 13 week cycle of meetings on Monday evenings from 7-9PM in Rooms 8 & 9 in the lower Cardinal DiNardo Center starting September 10th. This peer led group provides caring support to anyone who is experiencing the pain of separation or divorce. Topics covered include anger, loneliness, annulment, forgiveness, financial survival and more. For questions or more information contact Ralph Joy 412-741-5456.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2018 THE QUEENSHIP OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 8 AM JOHN YENICK (RODNEY & GAIL SCOTT)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:30 AM PARISHIONERS OF ST. MARY’S

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018

8 AM BILLIE BARTO (RICH MOORE) 4:30 PM DAN DITTMER (LEROY, CAROLYN, & FAMILY)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 ST. ROSE OF LIMA, VIRGIN 8 AM GARNET KRILEY (JERRY & DONNA BENSON)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2018 ST. BARTHOLOMEW 8 AM GARNET KRILEY (DALE & MARGE PAGLIA)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018 ST. LOUIS; ST. JOSEPH CALASANZ, PRIEST 8 AM TOM & DOROTHY COLLINS (FAMILY) 4:30 PM FRED COLLINS (DAVE MICHEL)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2018 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:30 AM PARISHIONERS OF ST. MARY’S

MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2018 ST. BERNARD, ABBOT & DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH 8 AM KRISTIN MARTIN (THE CORNELIUS FAMILY)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2018 ST. PIUS X, POPE 8 AM DIANNE GREEN (CATHY TOSI & FAMILY)

COLLECTION COUNTERS

Aug. 20 CindyHay,SueSiljander, andJoeStumpf

Aug. 27 BetsyBauer,CaroleOresick, andCandyWilliams

Aug. 25 Saturday 4:30 PM

1. Cindy Collins 2. Volunteer Needed B. Rege Convery C. Paul Collins

Elizabeth Green

Claire Nebel Victoria Nebel

Aug. 26 Sunday 9:30 AM

1. Becca Bauer 2. Barb Moran B. Brad Marra

Megan Stutz

Alex Collins Noah Collins

Eucharistic Ministers

Readers Altar Servers

FINANCIALS : AUGUST 12, 2018

Offertory: $2,876.00 Candles: $ 26.00 Parish Share: $ 1,999.66

Parish Share Goal: $52,654.00 Donations Collected: $31,697.91 Balance Due: $20,956.09

ATTENDANCE 316

Monday, August 20: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday, August 21: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday, August 22: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday, August 23: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Friday, August 24: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Saturday, August 25: Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday, August 26: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-21; Eph 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69

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