Holy Family Parish
National Catholic Church
1921 Eden Park Boulevard
McKeesport. Pa. 15132
412.678.0566 Office; Auditorium 412.664.7009
Christ the King
November 21, 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
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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 “Come Thou Almighty King” Bulletin
INTRODUCTORY RITE Page 63
INTROIT Sirach 18:3; Psalm 22:28-29
P: The Lord guides the world with a turn of His hand and all things obey His
will. For He is King of all and by His power He separates what is holy
from what is not.
R: All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord. All the
families of the nations shall bow down before Him. For dominion is
the Lord’s and He rules the nations.
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 2 Samuel 5:1-3
Responsorial Psalm Psalm 122
L: I rejoiced when I heard them say; let us go to the house of
the Lord.
R: I rejoiced when I heard them say; let us go to the house
of the Lord.
Second Reading Colossians 1:12-20
Alleluia Verse
P: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
R: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
P: Blessed is he who inherits the kingdom of David our father; blessed is he
who comes in the name of the Lord.
R: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Gospel Luke 23: 35-43
NICENE CREED Page 71
SERMON
GENERAL INTERCESSION
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer
PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Preface
SANCTUS Page76
CANON Eucharistic Prayer 3 Page 84
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 “Ode to Joy” Bulletin
“Your throne O God stands forever and ever; a tempered rod is Your royal scepter. Psalm 45:7
Opening Hymn: “Come Thou Almighty King”
Come now almighty King, Help us your name to sing
Help us to praise, Father all glorious, ever victorious
Come and reign over us, ancient of days.
Come now Incarnate Son, Your life in us begun
Our prayer attend, come and your people bless
And give your Word success, strengthen your righteousness,
Savior and friend.
Come Holy Comforter, Your sacred witness bear
In this glad hour, Your grace to us impart, Now rule in every heart,
Never from us depart, Spirit of Pow’r!
To the great One in Three, Eternal praises be,
Forever more, Your sovereign majesty
May we in glory see, and to eternity, love and adore.
Closing Hymn: “Ode to Joy”
Joyful, joyful, we adore You, God of glory, Lord of love.
Hearts unfold like flowers before You, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt away.
Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day.
Mortals join the mighty chorus, which the morning stars began,
God’s own love is reigning o’er us; joining people hand to hand.
Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife,
Joyful music leads us sunward, in the triumph song of life.
Theme: “Do I show my love and gratitude?”
This weekend is the last Eucharistic celebration of the liturgical year. We will conclude Cycle C with the proclamation of Christ the King. Jesus said He was the good Shepherd who cares for the sheep but the people were not interested in a shepherd to lead them, they demanded a king to rule them. The prophet warned of the rights of the king, but the people said, “Not so!” They demanded a king just like all other nations.
As head of the church, Jesus rules over the thrones and principalities. Unlike human rulers, Jesus reigns by submission and acceptance of God’s will. On the cross, a sign hung over Jesus’ head: “this is the King of the Jews.” But the people mocked Him saying, “You saved others, why not save yourself?” One of the men crucified with Jesus joined in the blasphemy, “if you are the Messiah of God, save yourself and us.” They did not understand the Jesus came to save others, not Himself. The other man fervently pleaded, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” Both men were at equal distance from Jesus’ outstretched arms, but only one of them accepted His mercy: “this day you will be with me in paradise.”
Paul was full of gratitude for being made worthy to share in God’s reign with the saints. We too must rejoice as we go into the house of the Lord to worship. Christ the King wants us to taste the triumphant hymns o everlasting life in His kingdom. He wants us to shout with glee the Alleluias! For we are not a religion of the dead but of the living and our prayers should be on enthusiasm and hope.
Sunday Ministry Schedules
This Week Because we will have a Saturday evening Mass and on Sunday, a prayer service; no ministries are scheduled. Lectors, Greeters, Ushers, and Servers will be those who are in attendance to these services on those days.
Next Week 9:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M.
Greeters M. Sleczkowski A. Fioravanti
Lectors Yellow Team B. Zaucha
Ushers K. Stubock & N. Rushnock J. Wagner
This Week
Saturday, November 20, 2010 Christ the King
Holy Mass 5:00 P.M.
+Tom Tondera Int wife, Kay Tondera.
Sunday, November 21, 2010 Christ the King
Prayer Service 9:00 A.M.
SOCL 10:15 A.M.
Installation of Prime Bishop Mikovsky 3:00 P.M.
St. Stanislaus Cathedral Scranton, PA
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Thanksgiving Mass Vigil 7:00 P.M.
Sunday, November 28, 2010 Advent 1
Holy Mass 9:00 A.M.
Lighting of Advent Wreath by Nursery School/SOCL
+Joseph Korch Int wife Helen Korch and Family
Nursery School 9:00 A.M
Fellowship Hour 10:15 A.M.
School of Christian Living 10:15 A.M.
Holy Mass 11:00 A.M.
+Irene Belany Int Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Palko; +Marian Sanetsky Int Mr. & Mrs. George Jugan
This weekend we welcome guest organists Adam Blotzer and on the 28th, Maryanne Wacholek. We thank them for their musical talent and shared with Holy Family.
Thanksgiving Celebration Mass
The Mass of Thanksgiving will be
celebrated Wednesday evening,
November 24th at 7:00 P.M. We should all
come together and give thanks for all we have received during this passed year to God our heavenly Father.
"We have all benefited from the rich blessing He brought to us
blessing upon blessing heaped upon us."
John 1:16
Come and Worship to Give Thanks to God
Installation of 7th Prime Bishop PNCC Church
Most Rev. Anthony Mikovsky
We will be installing our 7th Prime Bishop of the Church this Sunday afternoon at 3:00 P.M. The Church asks that all our members keep Prime Bishop Mikovsky in their daily prayers as he begins his new position of presiding bishop.
SOCL Living the Liturgy
Thanksgiving Project
Each week, students of the SOCL are asked to
bring one of the following items: cereal, peanut
butter, jelly, ketchup or mayonnaise to class.
Prior to thanksgiving, these items will be given
to the Intersection in McKeesport. The Intersection
provides a free meal each day to the poor and homeless.
We may not have the homeless sitting on our doorsteps, but in our local community, there are many who need our help. If parishioners would like to help our students, please bring these items to Church with you to Mass and place in the designated SOCL Food Box in the hall.
Parish Stewardship
A reminder that the year is coming to a close. Have you fulfilled all the Stewardship Obligations to the National Church, Diocese and Holy Family? To continue the Mission of Christ, we count on your generous stewardship to fulfill the obligation of the Church as prescribed by our Lord. This is a way of thanking our Lord for all the blessing we do receive from Him each year.
Steeler Polish & Slovak Terrible Towel are still available for $12.00. Also parish cookbooks for $4.00. See any SAMB member or Father Bruce to purchase.
Our neighbor parish of St. John the Baptist invites our parish to join them for their Service of Lessons and Carols on Dec 5th at 4:00 P.M. Guest Choir will be the Good Samaritan Choir of Sewickley under the direction of Brother Ambrose Ross; followed by the lighting of their outdoor Nativity and a visit by St, Nicholas. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
Wigilia Dinner
Sunday, December 12, 2010
4:00 P.M.
Adults $15.00 Child 12 and Under $7.00
SOCL Children $7.00
Reservations required; no tickets will be sold at
the door. Deadline for reservations is Dec. 5, 2010
Tickets can be purchased through any SAMBS Member.
Christmas Poinsettias
Don’t forget to make your Christmas Flower donations and memorial this year. Special Envelopes for memorials and intentions will be available in the parish vestibule. The price for a poinsettia will remain at $10.00. We ask that all orders be in by December 12th.
2011 Parish Council
Elected at last Sunday’s Congregation Meeting and to be installed January 2nd after confirmation from our Diocesan Bishop are the following:
Parish Council Chairman: Mr. Ted Gibala
Parish Council Vice Chairman: Mr. George Jugan
Parish Recording Secretary: Mrs. Karen Bongiorni
Parish Financial Secretary: Mr. Terry Kleckner
Parish Treasurer: Mrs. Sharon Kish
Board of Directors: Mrs. Marcia Angel; Mrs. Wendy Blotzer; Mr. Donald Newcamp; Mrs. Helen Mulac; Also on Council is Mrs. Catherine Carozza; Mr. Gary Coddington; Mr. Frank Pociask; Mrs. Denise Tomco. Alternates: Mr. Dante Bongiorni and Mrs. Catherine Trumpe. Parish Auditors: Ms. Janet Korch; Mr. David Kost; Mrs. Marian Sleczkowski. Parish Tribunal: Mrs. Rosalie Clark; Ms. Janet Korch; Mrs. Rosemary Pociask. We thank Mr. Robert Tomco and Mrs. Dolly Szatkowski for the dedication and stepped down from the Board this year. God Bless you all!
If you have moved or changed your telephone number this past year; please inform the parish office so the changes can be made.
A Christmas mailing will be sent out soon.
SOLEMNITY
CHRIST THE KING
2 Samuel 5:1-3
Psalm 122
Colossians 1:12-20
Luke 23:35-43
KEY VERSE: "Amen, I say to you,
today you will be with me in
Paradise" (v 43).
READING: After Jesus was arrested, Pontius Pilate questioned him, asking, "Are you the King of the Jews?" [John 18:33]. Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not from this world" (v 36). Then Pilate handed him over to be crucified on a hill outside of the city of Jerusalem named "Calvary" or the "Skull Place" ("Golgotha" in Aramaic). Over Jesus' head was an inscription: "This is the King of the Jews" (Latin: INRI - Iesus Nazorean Rex Iudaeorum). Jesus prayed to his Father to forgive those who acted out of ignorance. The crowds watched passively while the leaders and soldiers mocked him, asking, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, the chosen one" (v 35). Jesus was crucified between two criminals (only Luke reports their words). One of the men reviled Jesus. The second criminal confessed his own guilt and asked to be remembered when Jesus came into his kingdom. Jesus assured the condemned man that he would receive salvation that very day. What seemed to be a defeat in the eyes of the world was a victory in God's sight.
REFLECTING: What does Christ's kingship mean in today's world?
PRAYING: Jesus, remember me when I come into your kingdom.