Holy Family Parish

National Catholic Church

1921 Eden Park Boulevard

McKeesport. Pa. 15132

412.678.0566 Office; Auditorium 412.664.7009

www.hfpncc.org

18 Ordinary Times

August 1, 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                   “Sweet Hour of Prayer”                            Bulletin                INTRODUCTORY RITE                                                                                     Page 63

INTROIT                                                                                        Psalm 39:6; 49:11

P:   You have given my days a very short span; my life is as nothing before You.

       All mortals are but a breath.

R:  Anyone can see that the wisest die, the fool and the senseless pass

       away too, and must leave their wealth to others.

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                                                                      Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23

Responsorial Psalm                                                                                   Psalm 95       L:  If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.

R: If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.

Second Reading                                                                  Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11

Gospel Acclamations.                                                                                                          

C:   Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

R:  Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

C:   Happy the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

R:   Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Gospel                                                                                                  Luke 12:13-21

NICENE CREED                                                                                       Page 71

HOMILY

GENERAL INTERCESSION

     R:  Lord, Hear our Prayer

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                                                                                        

SANCTUS                                                                                                          Page76

CANON                              Eucharistic Prayer 4                                              Page 88

THE LORD’S   PRAYER                                                                          Page 95

LAMB OF GOD                                                                                            Page 97

COMMUNION                                                                                                     Page 98

POST COMMUNION   PRAYER

BLESSING                                                                                               Page 100                                        CLOSING HYMN               “Onward Christian Soldiers”                        Bulletin

“For where your treasure is, there also will be your         

heart”

                                                                  Matthew 6:21

Opening Hymn: “Sweet Hour of Prayer”

                                                            I

Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, that calls me from a world of care

And bids me at my Father’s Throne, Make all my wants and wishes known.

In seasons of distress and grief, My soul has often found relief,

And oft escaped the tempter’s snare, By thy return sweet hour of prayer.

                                                            II

Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, Thy wings shall my petitions bear,

To Him whose truths and faithfulness Engage the waiting soul to bless,

And since He bids me seek His face, Believe His word and trust His grace,

I’ll cast on Him my every care and wait for thee sweet hour of prayer.

Closing Hymn: “Onward Christian Soldiers”

Refrain:  Onward Christian soldiers marching as to war

                With the cross of Jesus going on before.

Onward Christian soldiers marching as to war

With the cross of Jesus going on before

Christ the royal Master, leads against the foe

Forward into battle, see His banners go:  Refrain

Like a mighty army, moves the Church of God

Brothers we are treading where the saints have trod

We are not divided, all one body we

One in hope and doctrine, one in charity:  Refrain

Theme: How my faith affect my life?

   What is to be gained when laborers toil in the heat, with worry and anxiety tugging at their hearts and minds?  What profit is there for landowners who work with knowledge and skill, when they die their property is left to others who have done nothing to deserve it?

     For answers to such questions, we must lift our eyes above this world and its trials.  We have been raised with Christ in baptism, therefore, we must put to death our worldly thoughts and put on the life of Christ.  Material goods are illusory and do not guarantee the happiness we seek.  Jesus illustrates this in a story of a rich man who had a good harvest but did not have enough bins to store all the grain.  If he built larger ones, he could relax and enjoy life for years to come.  But before  he could finish the job, his life was taken.  Who would inherit his wealth?  Who would benefit from his labors?  We too must ask ourselves hard questions.  Are we rich in the eyes of the world or in the sight of God?

     Jesus says, “make yourselves rich in the sight of God.”  He means get things straight;  see where true values lie:  in consideration for others, in family relationships, in unselfishness, and in generosity.  Out first reading today used a poetic language to say something very direct:  “You can’t take it with you.”   This is why it is important that we focus on the true value of life.  What is that?  His Church and His Mission which He gave to us to complete.  His demand for our time, talent and money to work to bring others to the realization that life is not here on earth but is in heaven.    

Sunday Ministry Schedules  

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

      Lectors       Yellow Team                          B. Zaucha

      Greeter       J. Gibala                                 A. Fioravanti      

      Ushers        L. Adamek & T. Kleckner     J. Wagner 

      Acolytes    All Servers                              T. Zaucha

Next Week

       Lectors      Youth Team                            B. Zaucha

       Greeters     B. Kijowski                           A. Fioravanti

       Ushers       Youth                                     J. Wagner

       Acolytes     All Servers                             T. Zaucha

This Week

Sunday, August 1, 2010                                             Ordinary 18

Holy Mass                                                                         9:00 A.M.

+John Pasternak Int Mr. & Mrs. Richard Contrella

Holy Mass                                                                       11:00 A.M.

Spaghetti Dinner                                               3:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010                                          

Lajkoniki Dance Rehearsals                           

        Junior Dance Group                                                   6:30 P.M.

        Senior Dance Group                                                   7:30 P.M.

Friday, August 6, 2010                    Transfiguration of the Lord

Holy Mass                                                                       10:00 A.M.

Saturday, August 7, 2010                       PNU Family Day Picnic

Idlewild Park                                                                   11:00 A.M.

Mass celebrated by Bishop John Mack                           11:30 A.M.    

Sunday, August 8, 2010                                             Ordinary 19

Relay for Life Pancake Breakfast                 8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.

Holy Mass                                                                         9:00 A.M.

+Angelo Tarli (6^th Ann.)  Int wife Josephine Tarli; +Mary Sherman

Int. sister Helen Popovic

Holy Mass                                                                       11:00 A.M.

+Deacon Raymond Lagesse Int. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Zaucha

Please note:  Monthly Confession cancelled due to the PNU Picnic.  Children may make their confession from 8:30 A.M. to 8:50, prior to the 9:00 A.M. Mass on Sunday.

Tree of Life

If you would like to add a leaf on the Tree of Life as a memorial or for a special thanksgiving and honor for someone; contact John Waskowicz @ 412.367.1962. Information brochures concerning the Tree of Life can be found in the book rack in the Church Narthex.

McKeesport Relay for Life News

The Relay for Life Luminaries are still available to purchase.  Price $10.00.  See Jan Gibala after Mass 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.

PNU-Spojnia Family Picnic Next Saturday

Idlewild Park. Ticket deadline -Today.     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 Buffet 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. Park opens at 10:30 A.M.  Holy Mass at 11:30 A.M.

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.

Spaghetti Dinner Today

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 

Youth Group is asked to help serve during the dinner.

Kennywood Polish Day Tickets are available in the parish office.

                                    Pancake Breakfast Next Sunday

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.

Youth Group is asked to help serve during the breakfast

International Village Update

The International Village is rapidly approaching and we need your help. Contact the  co-chairs listed in the parish mailing. Please call them to offer your services.  A work schedule is posted in the Church Narthex. Please sign up. We need workers 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 plus monetary donations. This year’s International Village is August 17^th-19^th.  This is our largest parish fundraiser.  Your help is needed.  Thank You.

  EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY

      ORDINARY TIME

    Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:21-23

    Psalm 90

    Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11

    Luke 12:13-21

KEY VERSE: "Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one's life does not consist of possessions" (v 15).

READING: In Jesus' time, respected Rabbis were often called upon to settle disputes. When a man approached Jesus regarding a quarrel over the family inheritance, Jesus asked, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?” (Lk 12:14). Jesus refused to intervene in this shameless argument about money. He then began a long discourse on the nature of material possessions. Jesus warned his disciples to be on guard against greed, since for one's life did not consist in an abundance of possessions” (Lk 12:15). Jesus told a parable about the folly of focusing on material wealth. In the story, a rich man's barns were full, so he made plans to build even larger ones to store his harvest. He never saw beyond this world; all his plans were made on the basis of his life on earth. The man presumed that he would have many years to enjoy his prosperity, but he gave no thought to God's plans. Nor did he give any thought to sharing his wealth. When death came unexpectedly, the man's earthly riches counted for nothing. He was a “fool” who was so absorbed in his worldly goods, that he lost sight of God's eternal treasures.

REFLECTING: Would I be ready if the Lord called me home today?

PRAYING: Lord Jesus, help me to realize that you are more precious than any riches I might possess.