Holy Family Parish

National Catholic Church

1921 Eden Park Boulevard

McKeesport. Pa. 15132

412.678.0566 Office; Auditorium 412.664.7009

www.hfpncc.org

27 Ordinary Times

October 3, 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                        “Morning Hymn”                                Bulletin

INTRODUCTORY RITE                                                                                  Page 63

INTROIT                                                                                                Isaiah 33:2, 5

P:   O Lord, have pity on us, for You we wait.  Be our strength every morning,

      our salvation in time of trouble.

R:  The Lord is exalted, enthroned on high; He fills Zion with right and

      justice.

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                                                                           Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4

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                                                                 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14

Alleluia Verse                                                                                           

P:   Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

R:  Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

P:   The word of the Lord stands forever; it is the word entrusted to you, the

      Good News.  

R:  Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Gospel                                                                                                    Luke 17:5-10

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                    “Turn Your Eyes to Jesus”                       Bulletin          

“If anyone wished to be first, he shall.

be the last of all and the servant of all.”

 Proverbs 21:13  

Opening Hymn: “Morning Hymn”

Lord this morn we raise our voices

                           As the world in song rejoices

                           All the works of Thy creation

                           Join to sing Thy admiration

                           Lord to us Thou has been gracious,

                          O the blessings Thou didst give us

   Now we can not help but praise Thee

                           For the gifts of love and mercy.

Through the night Thou did protect us

                         From the dangers that beset us

                         That we might arise to praise Thee

                         And to sing Thy lasting glory.

Closing Hymn:  “Turn Your Eyes to Jesus”

Turn your eyes to Jesus, look to heav’n above

Seek his many graces and his wond’rous love.

//How the pow’rs of nature, kneel before his throne

And in hymns of splendor, worship him alone//.

Sing my soul in gladness, sing in rapt’ rous joy

With the heav’nly forces, songs of praise employ.

//For his many graces, ever thankful be,

For the Lord most precious now would come to thee//.

Theme:  Can I be God’s voice?

    Sometimes God does not seem to hear the cries of the poor.  Violence, atrocities, and disasters occur daily in our world, and God does not intervene.  When we cannot hear God, we need to hear the voice of the prophet over the strife and discord.  We need a message that is written boldly for all to see: “God will not disappoint us.  If there is a delay, wait for it, it will surely come, it will not be late.”  Despite the fact that God may not act according to our time-tables, God is faithful and will fulfill what has been promised.

     To live in this way means living like Paul, by faith, not by certitude.  Persecuted, maltreated, or imprisoned, Paul regarded himself only as a servant who carried out his master’s orders.  He modeled Jesus’ command to his disciples to do what ought to be done; even it meant bearing the hardships that the gospel entailed.

     Like the disciples we cry, “Increase our faith!”  Paul encouraged us to “stir into a flame” the gift of faith God has already given us.  Jesus says that if our faith is as small as a mustard seed, we still have the potential to do the impossible.  To move mountains, we must believe we can move mountains.  Too often, we just do not believe that we are the instruments of God and God has given us special tools to accomplish His mission.  When we do come to this belief, we will see His mission come to the fullest in our parish and in our community. It does not happen overnight, but like the mustard seed, it has to be nurtured to grow.  That requires learning the truths through religious education.

Sunday Ministry Schedules

This 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

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

     Lectors      Youth Team                             B. Zaucha

     Greeter      M. Krusienski                          A. Fioravanti

     Ushers       Youth                                       J. Wagner

     Acolytes    All Servers                               T. Zaucha

This Week

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

Monday, October 4, 2010

Annunciation Bell Choir Rehearsal                                   7:00 P.M.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Chopin Choir Rehearsal                                                     7:00 P.M.

Sunday, October 10, 2010                Solemnity-Christian Family

Mission Collection

Holy Mass                                                                        9:00 A.M.

Nursery School                                                                 9:00 A.M.

Coffee Hour                                                                    10:15 A.M.

SAMBS                                                                           10:15 A.M.

SOCL Classes                                                                 10:15 A.M.

Holy Mass                                                                       11:00 A.M.

Youth Club Meeting                                                       11:00 A.M.

Fall Golf Outing                                                              11:00 A.M.

Please note:  the Blessing of Animals is rescheduled to October 16^th at 11:00 A.M.

There will be neither Bible & Apologetic Class nor Confirmation Class this week due to the 23^rd General Synod scheduling.

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. 

All Souls Remembrance Envelopes are available in the vestibule book rack.  Please return by October 31^st.  Thank You.

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 ASAP, contact Rosemary Pociask @724.861.0759 or Barbara Tadajski @ 412.953-7823. Tickets are $25.00; $40.00, $55.00, $70.00 & $125.00.

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.

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.

Thank you to all who helped & supported yesterday’s Flea Market

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.

23^rd PNCC Synod

The 23^rd General Synod of the PNCC will convene this week in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada.  We pray the Holy Spirit’s presence during this important conclave of the clergy and faithful of our Church.  During this Synod we will be electing a new Prime Bishop, two bishops for the Church, review the work of the established commissions and standard societies, discuss some constitutional changes, the financial status of the Church and the Doctrine of Scranton.  Delegates from Holy Family are Fr. Bruce Sleczkowski, Ted Gibala, George Jugan, Gary Coddington & Marian Sleczkowski (alternate); Henrietta Kleckner will represent PNU District 5. We ask that each parish member keep this Synod in your daily prayers this week asking God to bless its work for the growth and future of our denomination.  Since the synod is our highest governing body, all resolutions and motions passed during this convocation are binding to all members of the PNCC Church. 

If you need to contact Fr. Bruce this week, please call 412.849.0551 or 412.276.5562 to leave a message.

Religious Forum

The annual SAMBS Religious Forum will be held October 17^th in Holy Trinity Parish, Washington, PA.  Cost is $10 which includes dinner and program.  This annual event is open to all men women of the Church.  Registration deadline is October 10^th.  Contact Barbara Tadajski @ 412.953.7823 if you plan to attend. 

Solemnity-Christian Family

Next Sunday is a special celebration of family.  Invite your family to the worship celebration.  The family that prays together stays together.  Let us fill our building with the families of our parish.

Discount Prescription Cards

In the vestibule book rack, you can find discount prescription cards (Allegheny County residents only.) These cards offer an average of 22% discounts off the retail price of prescriptions accepted at more than 300 pharmacies in the area.  They can be used by all ages, income and existing health coverage.  Take one home today.

        TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY

                 ORDINARY TIME

            Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4

            Psalm 95;

            2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14

             Luke 17:5-10                                                        

KEY VERSE: "If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you" (v 6).

READING: Luke recorded various sayings, or "logia," which were unique to his gospel, in order to sum up the teachings of Jesus on discipleship. As the demands of following Jesus grew heavier, the Apostles pleaded for an increase of faith. Jesus told them that if they had faith as small as a mustard seed they would accomplish great works. This saying meant that even those things that looked completely impossible would become possible if approached with faith. Jesus' disciples must follow his example, and labor without expecting special treatment or payment. The field-hand had duties in the master's kitchen and at the master's table. These tasks were lowly ones, and might be performed without anyone appreciating them; yet they are images of loving service. When Jesus' disciples had done their best they could not expect to be rewarded for something that was only their duty to do.

REFLECTING: Am I a servant of the gospel, or do I expect others to serve me?

PRAYING: Lord Jesus, help me to "labor without reward save that of knowing I do your will" (St. Ignatius Loyola).

Our God has called us by name and given us a task to fulfill.

Are we doing what is expected to do as Disciples of Christ?

If not, now is the time to begin our task.