Holy Family Parish

National Catholic Church

1921 Eden Park Boulevard

McKeesport. Pa. 15132

412.678.0566 Office; Auditorium 412.664.7009

www.hfpncc.org

16 Ordinary Times

July 18, 2010

Change of address or phone number, for parish registration, hospital visitations and sacramental needs, baptism and wedding arrangements, please contact the Parish Office by calling 412.276.5562 or 412.678.0566.Office Hours: Tuesdays & Fridays 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.   Evenings by appointment.  Bulletin announcements should be received by Father by Wednesday for Sunday publication either by phone or E-mail at BSleczkowski@aol.com

Parish Staff:

Fr. Bruce Sleczkowski, Pastor 412.276.5562

Ted Gibala, Committee Chairman 412.678.7347

Dr. Donald Mushalko, Chopin Choir Director 412.678.4437

Wendy Blotzer, Organist, Bell Choir 412.673.4495                          

Deborah Parknavy, SOCL Coordinator 412.751.0106

David Kost, Lector Coordinator 724.744.4074

Parish Custodian 412.678.7347

OPENING HYMN          “Who Can Measure Heaven and Earth”            Bulletin                INTRODUCTORY RITE                                                                                 Page 63

INTROIT                                                                      Matthew 6:33; Proverbs 16:3

P:   But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these

      things will be given you besides.

R:  Entrust your works to the Lord and your plans will succeed.

P:   Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

R: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world

      without end. Amen.         

THE KYRIE                                                                                                         Page 67

GLORIA                                                                                                     Page 68

OPENING PRAYER

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading                                                                                    Genesis 18:1-10

Responsorial Psalm                                                                                   Psalm 15       L:  He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

R:  He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

Second Reading                                                                        Colossians 1:24-28

Gospel Acclamations.                                                                                                          

C:   Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

R:  Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

C:   Happy are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a

       harvest through perseverance.  

R:   Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Gospel                                                                                                 Luke 10: 38-42

NICENE CREED                                                                                       Page 71

HOMILY

GENERAL INTERCESSION

     R:  Lord, Hear our Prayer

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                                                                                        

SANCTUS                                                                                                          Page76

CANON                              Eucharistic Prayer 3                                              Page 84

THE LORD’S   PRAYER                                                                          Page 95

LAMB OF GOD                                                                                            Page 97

COMMUNION                                                                                                     Page 98

POST COMMUNION   PRAYER

BLESSING                                                                                               Page 100                                        CLOSING HYMN                  “In Thy Protection”                                    Bulletin

“Do not work for food that perishes, but for the food that

endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give

you.  For on Him the Father, God has set His seal.”

                                                                  John 6:27

Opening Hymn: “Who Can Measure Heaven and Earth”

Who can measure heav’n and earth God was present at their birth

Who can number seeds or sand?  Every grain is in his hands

Through creation’s countless days, Ev’ry dawn sings out his praise

Who can tell what wisdom brings First of all created things

One alone is truly wise, Hidden from our earthbound eyes

Knowledge lies in him alone-God the Lord upon his throne.

Wisdom in his plan he laid, Planted her in all he made

Granted her to humankind, Sowed her truth in ev’ry mind

But with richest wisdom bless, Those who love him first and best

Wisdom gives the surest wealth, Bring her children life and health

Teaches us to fear the Lord, Marks a universe restored

Heav’n earth she will outlast-Happy those who hold her fast!

Closing Hymn: “In Thy Protection”

In thy protection, Father in heaven, Lo we thy children place our life, our all.

Lord wilt Thou bless us, save us from temptation, keep us from danger, lest in sin we fall.

Though all be peaceful, though storms beset us, in Thy protection, we shall find our rest.

Father we pray Thee, humbly we beseech thee, deliver us the children Thou has blessed.

Theme: How do I greet strangers?

   Abraham, the great “father of faith,” did not ignore the strangers who camp into his encampment.  He ran to greet them, offering them water and food to refresh them on their journey.  Abraham and Sarah were servants of the God, willing to wait on those in need.  Their generosity did not go unnoticed and they were rewarded for a desired child would be born to them, even while they were very old.

    Although Jesus was often ignored and rejected, He found a home among friends-Martha and Mary of Bethany.  But Martha was too busy with all the needs of hospitality to offer Him the attention he desired.  Her sister, Mary, knew what their guest wanted most-someone with a listening heart.  We may complain that we are worn out from caring for others’ needs and have no time to spend with the Lord.  Or we can be faith-filled servants who sit at the feet of Jesus and listen to His words. 

     Like Abraham and Martha, we need to serve the guests who come to our homes.  Like Sarah and Mary, we must allow God to fill us with new life so that we can bring the good news to others.  When we do this, we will discover the mystery of Christ within us.

     It is important in our missionary endeavors, to greet people with a Christ-like approach.  As we reminded that “they will know that you are my disciples by our love.”   God has given each of us our appointed tasks and to fulfill these tasks, He will help us to fulfill our responsibilities.  May we listen to His teaching.

Sunday Ministry Schedules  

This Week       9:00 A.M.                             11:00 A.M.    

      Lectors       Blue Team                            B. Zaucha

      Greeter       H. Albeck                             A. Fioravanti      

      Ushers        K. Maglicco & D. Crouch    J. Wagner 

      Acolytes    All Servers                             T. Zaucha

Next Week

       Lectors      Yellow Team                         B. Zaucha

       Greeters     M. Krusienski                       A. Fioravanti

       Ushers       J. Lawrence & R. Contrella   J. Wagner

       Acolytes     All Servers                             T. Zaucha

This Week

Sunday, July 18, 2010                                                 Ordinary 16

Holy Mass                                                                         9:00 A.M.

+Blanche Lagesse & Evelyn Sleczkowski Int Sleczkowski & Lagesse Families

Holy Mass                                                                       11:00 A.M.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010                                         

Lajkoniki Dance Rehearsals                            

        Junior Dance Group                                                   6:30 P.M.

        Senior Dance Group                                                   7:30 P.M.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

McKeesport Relay for Life                                                7:00 P.M.

Sunday, July 25, 2010                                                 Ordinary 17

Holy Mass                                                                         9:00 A.M.

+Raymond Clorighorty Int Marian & Frank Szewczyk

YMSR Meeting                                                               10:15 A.M.

Holy Mass                                                                       11:00 A.M.

Thanks you to Raymond Kostovny for fixing the main altar candle tubing, saving the parish money for new expensive replacements. 

Tree of Life

A new leaf has been added to the parish’s Tree of Life in memory of John and Victoria Ploszay by sister Eleanor Sharik.  If you would like to add a leaf for a memorial or for a thanksgiving and honor; contact  John Waskowicz @ 412.367.1962.  Information brochures concerning the Tree of Life can be found in the book rack in the Church Narthex.

Steeler Tickets

The annual YMSR “Season with the Steelers” Raffle in now being held.  Two 2010 to regular Steeler Home Games is the prize.  Donation is $10.00 for 3 sets of  numbers and only 333 tickets will be sold.  Drawing date is September 6^th on PA Daily Lottery at 7:00 P.M. Tickets can be purchased by any YMSR member.  Hurray, they go fast.

Pierogi News

Pierogi making for International Village will be on Wed. evening July 28^th with cheese and onion prepping, Thursday and Friday. July 29^th & 30^th.  Contact Steffi Coddington to volunteer your services @ 412.672.5403.

PNU-Spojnia

2010 Family & Children Day Picnic, August 7^th at Idlewild Park. Ticket deadline -July 23^rd.     Call Henrietta Kleckner, ASAP @

724.863.6715.

PNU Children –Free (16yrs & under)

Non PNU- Children-$17.50 (16yrs & Under) All Others - $35.00

Price includes Picnic Luncheon, Ride All Day, Soak Zone, Fellowship, Fun, and Games.  New this year….Royal Hanneford

Circus. This PNU event is open to all Church and Spojnia Members.

Holy Family Mission & Evangelism Monthly Raffle

To help defray costs for the upcoming Mission and Evangelism Workshop, a monthly raffle will be taking place.  See Ted Gibala, Dave Kost, or Gary Coddington for tickets to sell.  The cost is $1.00 per ticket. Those who would like to help during the workshop, please contact the parish office. Help is needed in many areas to make guests from other dioceses comfortable and welcomed here in Holy Family.  

International Village Update

The International Village is a month away and the work has now begun, but we need a lot of help from the entire parish, young and old to be successful.  A mailing has been sent out to all parishioners with the names of the co-chairs overseeing various area of work.  Please call them to offer your services.  A work schedule will be posted in the Church Narthex.  We need workers both during the day and evenings. Evenings are important because that is when we begin food preparation for the next day.  As always, we accept donations towards the village in food products such as flour, river rice (no minute rice), noodles, baked goods to nibble on, Campbell tomato soups, etc and monetary donations.  International Village is August 17^th-19^th.  Please offer your help.  This is our largest parish fundraiser.  Thank You.

First Holy Communion and Confirmation Classes

We will begin classes for these Sacraments this fall.  Age requirements are 7 yrs by May 1. 2011 for First Holy Communion and 14 yrs to adult for the two year program for Confirmation. There will be separate classes for Confirmation Instructions for teens and adults.  Contact the parish office to register.

McKeesport Relay for Life News

The Relay for Life Luminaries are now available to purchase.  Price $10.00.  See Jan Gibala after Mass in the Church Narthex.

Spaghetti Dinner

Spaghetti Dinner August 1^st

From 3:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.                    

Price Adults: $6.00 Children: $3.00

(under 12 year of age)  

Proceeds benefit Holy Family’s

Relay for Life Program 

                                    Pancake Breakfast

August 8^th between 8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.

Price:  Adults $ 6.00 Children $3.00 (under

                                    12 years of age) Proceeds benefiting the

American Cancer Society McKeesport’s Relay for Life Program.

Women’s National Retreat

The National United Women’s Societies of the Most Blessed Sacrament invites all women of the Church to the 2010 National Women’s Retreat at the Bishop Hodur Retreat and Recreational Center, Waymart, PA on August 12^th-14^th.  The main speaker will be Cindy Foor, topic “What Women Want”   Registration $100. Deadline to register is July 31^st. Out local SAMBS will cover membership registration for interested participants. More details on Church Bulletin Board in hall.

Kennywood Polish Day August 3rd

Discounted Polish Day tickets are available in the parish office.

         SIXTEENTH SUNDAY

             ORDINARY TIME

               Genesis 18:1-10a

               Psalm 15

               Colossians 1:24-28

               Luke 10:38-42

  KEY VERSE: "Mary has chosen

  the better part and it will not

  be taken from her" (v 42).

READING: As Jesus journeyed toward Jerusalem, he stopped at Bethany to rest at the home of his friends Martha and her sister Mary (In John's gospel, their brother Lazarus was raised from the dead by Jesus, Jn 11:1-44). Jesus had been teaching his followers about the privilege of being a disciple (Lk 10:23-24), and now he did something radical for his day ̶ he taught a woman. When Mary sat at the feet of Jesus, listening to the words of her master, she assumed the position of a disciple. Martha criticized Mary for neglecting to help her with hospitality for their guest. Jesus reminded Martha that she was too anxious about things of little importance. The one thing that should concern her was "to seek God's kingdom before all else" (12:29-31). Mary had chosen the better portion, and Jesus would not deny her the opportunity. The quality of our service improves when we spend time with the Lord.

 
REFLECTING: Do I spend time with the Lord so that I can serve others with love?

PRAYING: Lord Jesus, help me to welcome you into my home so that I might listen to your words.

A Reminder:  Please place the Worship Service Booklets properly back in the pew racks.  This prevents the booklets from damage.

Thank you for your help and concern.