Holy Family Parish

National Catholic Church

1921 Eden Park Boulevard

McKeesport. Pa. 15132

412.678.0566 Office; Auditorium 412.664.7009

www.hfpncc.org

26 Ordinary Times

Spojnia Sunday

September 26, 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             “O Christ the Great Foundation”                    Bulletin

INTRODUCTORY RITE                                                                                  Page 63

INTROIT                                                                                             Psalm 146:9-10

P:   The Lord protects the stranger, sustains the orphans and the widow, but

      thwarts the way of the wicked.

R:  The Lord shall reign forever; your God, Zion, through all generations.

       Hallelujah!

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.           

THE KYRIE                                                                                                        Page 67

GLORIA                                                                                                 Page 68

OPENING PRAYER

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading                                                                                         Amos 6:1, 4-7

Responsorial Psalm                                                                                  Psalm 146        

     L:    Praise the Lord my soul.

     R:   Praise the Lord my soul.

Second Reading                                                                         1 Timothy 6:11-16

Alleluia Verse                                                                                           

P:   Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

R:  Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

P:  Jesus Christ was rich but became poor, to make you rich out of His poverty.  

R:  Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Gospel                                                                                                  Luke 16:19-21

HOMILY               

NICENE CREED                                                                                                  Page71

GENERAL INTERCESSION

     R:  Lord, Hear our Prayer

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                                                                           Preface

SANCTUS                                                                                                          Page76

CANON                              Eucharistic Prayer 2                                              Page 82

THE LORD’S   PRAYER             All Sing                                                Page 95

LAMB OF GOD                                                                                            Page 97

COMMUNION                                                                                                     Page 98

POST COMMUNION   PRAYER

BLESSING/DISMISSAL                                                                                   Page 100

CLOSING HYMN                    “This Day God Gives Me”                       Bulletin          

“He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor

will himself also call and not be heard.”

 Proverbs 21:13  

Opening Hymn: “O Christ the Great Foundation?”

O Christ the great foundation On which Your people stand

To preach Your true salvation in ev’ry age and land

Pour out Your Holy Spirit to make us strong and pure

To keep the faith unbroken as long as worlds endure.

Baptized in one confession, one Church in all the earth

We bear our Lord’s impression the sign of second birth

One holy people gathered in love beyond our own

By grace we were invited by grace we make you known.

This is the moment glorious when he who once was dead

Shall lead His Church victorious their champion and their head

The Lord of all creation His heav’nly kingdom brings

The final consummation the glory of all things.

Closing Hymn:  “This Day God Gives Me”

This day God gives me, strength of high heaven

Sun and moon shining, flame in my hearth

Flash of lightning, wind in its swiftness

Deeps of the ocean, firmness on earth.

This day God sends me, strength as my guardian

Might to uphold me, wisdom as guide.

Your eyes are watchful. Your ears are list’ning

Your lips are speaking, friend at my side.

God’s way is my way; God’s shield is round me,

God’s host defends me, saving from ill

Angels of heaven, drive from me always

All that would harm me stand by me still.

Theme:  Spojnia Sunday

     On the fourth Sunday of September, the Polish National Union of America and the Polish National Catholic Church jointly celebrate Spojnia Sunday. Spojnia Sunday is a unique feast day in the calendar of the Church, a day on which all Polish National Catholic Church members can reflect upon the spiritual and material contribution that the Polish National Union of America provides to the members of the Church.

   Without your support of Polish National Union of America insurance and annuity products, the Polish National Union of America's financial support of the Polish National Catholic Church would not be possible. The Polish National Union of America offers many competitive insurance products for any financial need or personal lifestyle. The ultimate goal of the Polish National Union of America is to have each and every Polish National Catholic Church member consider the Polish National Union of America first when purchasing life insurance or annuities.

     If you would like to know more about how the Polish National Union of America and Polish National Catholic Church work together to touch lives, check out the PNU website homepage, call the Polish National Union of America at 1-800-724-6352 or talk with our Branch Secretary, Henrietta Kleckner. Brochures can be found in the information rack located in the church vestibule with pamphlets and materials concerning the products and services offered by the PNU.

Sunday Ministry Schedules

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

    Lectors       Yellow Team                          B. Zaucha

    Greeter       M. Krusienski                        A. Fioravanti      

    Ushers        R. Bongiorni & W. Griffiths  J. Wagner 

    Acolytes    All Servers                               T. Zaucha

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

     Lectors      Blue Team                                B. Zaucha

     Greeter      H. Albeck                                 A. Fioravanti

     Ushers       G. Jobes & J. Trumpe              J. Wagner

     Acolytes    All Servers                               T. Zaucha

This Week

Sunday, September 26, 2010                           26 Ordinary Time

Spojnia Sunday

Holy Mass                                                                         9:00 A.M.

+Patricia Davis Int Mrs. Carol Davelli; +Sophie Szalankiewicz

Int Mr. Bruce Jasiewicz

Special intentions for the Polish National Union.

Nursery School                                                                  9:00 A.M.

Coffee Hour compliments of PNU Branch 132              10:15 A.M.

SOCL Classes                                                                  10:15 A.M.

YMSR Meeting                                                               10:15 A.M.

Holy Mass                                                                       11:00 A.M.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Annunciation Bell Choir Rehearsal                                   7:00 P.M.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Adult Bible & Apologetic Class                                        7:00 P.M.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Chopin Choir Rehearsal                                                     7:00 P.M.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Tri-Church Flea Market                                          8:00 A.M-Noon

Teen Confirmation Class                                                 10:00 A.M.

Monthly Confessions                                                       11:00 A.M.            

Sunday, October 3, 2010                                  27 Ordinary Time

Holy Mass                                                                         9:00 A.M.

+Victoria Ploszay Int Mrs. Sophia Kopchinski; +Henrietta Kushner Int Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Adamek

Nursery School                                                                  9:00 A.M.

Coffee Hour                                                                     10:15 A.M.

SOCL Classes                                                                  10:15 A.M.

Holy Mass                                                                       11:00 A.M.

+Marion Sanetsky Int Mr. & Mrs. Terry Kleckner

Pierogi Sale October 1st

We will need help with prepping on Wednesday evening; all day Thursday and Friday.  Call Stephanie if you can help.

Last day to register for the Fall Golf Outing at

Butlers Lakeside Course on  October 10th.

Price $80.00; payment  due today,  Sept. 26^th. 

See Dick Contrella or Neil Rushnock..

PNU Caribbean Cruise

The PNU is inviting our parish members and friends to join them for a Caribbean Cruise aboard the Carnival Destiny on September 19th thru the 24th, 2011.  The cost of the trip will be $424 per person based on double occupancy (not including airfare).  Call 1.800.642.2469 for more details and reservations or check the next issue of Straz online printed on the PNU website. 

Adult Bible Class & Apologetics

We have begun our class but it is not too late to join. Ever wonder why bad things happen to good people and good things happen to bad people?  We are exploring these questions and will find amazing answers.  Classes begin at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesdays. These classes are designed to explain the workings of the Church and why the Church has evolved to where it is today.   

Parents are reminded that they should make every effort in having their children attend the scheduled SOCL every Sunday.  Also, parents are reminded the youth confessions are held the first Saturday of the month or make arrangements prior to the first Sunday of the month 9:00 A.M. Mass. Do it for the kids.

Mazowsze in Pittsburgh

There will be one performance of the internationally renowned dance group on Friday, November 26th at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland.  There will be no bus but rides will be available to attend the performance. If you plan to attend, please make your reservations this week, contact Rosemary Pociask @724.861.0759 or Barbara Tadajski @ 412.953-7823. Tickets are $25.00; $40.00, $55.00, $70.00 & $125.00.

Lajkoniki Dance Group

Our dancers will be performing Saturday, October 2^nd at 6:00 P.M. at the All Saints PNCC Polishfest in Carnegie, Pa.

Youth Christmas Sarris Candy Sale

Order forms for the annual Christmas Sarris Candle sale

are now available in the Church Vestibule.  Please read

directions carefully in filling out the orders and return to

Fr. Bruce or place in collection basket during Mass. 

Please order by Nov. 14^th.

Three Parish Flea Markets

October 2, 2010

Parish Parking Lot

$10.00 a Table; see J. Gibala

8:00 A.M. - Noon

Silent Auction Extended

The silent auction for Polish Pottery is on display in the parish hall has been extended to an error printed in the parish bulletin concerning the date. To be fair, the auction will be held October 31^st after the 9:00 Mass . This art collection was recently donated to our parish by Mr. & Mrs. Louis Mahalik. Each piece is signed by the artist along with a registered number authenticity.  Go downstairs to check it out. Fill out the Bid Sheets. You can bid as many times as you like.

MAPS Program

The University of Pittsburgh will be implementing a Strengthening Families Program in October. The program allows parents to protect and empower their children through communication of family values, their standards regarding substance use and their hopes for their child’s future.  The Strengthening Families Program is an exciting opportunity for families to spend quality time together while learning new skills through games and interactive activities.  This program is targeting parents and youth in grades 4^th, 5^th & 6^th.  For more information call 412.624.2540 or check the poster on the parish bulletin board in the hall. This program will be offered at the MYCS, 500 Walnut Street (Oct 4^th) and Auberle, (Oct 7^th) 1101 Hartman Street, McKeesport.

SAMBS Bingo Nite, Friday October 8^th at the Hungarian Reform  Church. All women are invited to join for a night of bingo and fun.

    TWENTY-SIXTH

          SUNDAY

   ORDINARY TIME

      Amos 6:1a, 4-7

      Psalm 146

      1Timothy 6:11-16

      Luke 16:19-31

KEY VERSE: "If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead" (v 31).

READING: Jesus addressed a parable to those who were rich in material goods yet ignored the needs of the poor. In the story, a wealthy man feasted in luxury while Lazarus, a poor man, was outside his house, lying in agony, suffering from disease and starvation. When the two men died, their fortunes were reversed. Lazarus was taken to the "bosom of Abraham" (v 22) where the just awaited resurrection, while the rich man ended up in torment in the netherworld (Hebrew, she'ol, the underworld which received the dead). The rich man pleaded with Abraham to send someone to warn his family lest they ended up sharing a similar fate. Abraham said that if they did not listen to the scriptures ("Moses and the prophets") they would not believe anyone else, even if that person should rise from the dead (an image of Jesus' resurrection).

REFLECTING: Do I ignore the suffering people who are right at my doorstep?

PRAYING: Lord Jesus, open my eyes to the "Lazarus" in my life.