20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 14th 2016
Holy Ghost Church
A Roman Catholic Parish of the
Diocese of Allentown
Founded in 1871 as a
German Ethnic Parish
Rectory: 417 Carlton Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18015 -1535
Phone: 610-867-9382
Fax: 610-867-6839
Billinger Hall 610-691-0210
Rev. Msgr. Richard J. Loeper,
Pastor Emeritus
Incarnation of Our Lord
A Roman Catholic Parish of the
Diocese of Allentown
Founded in 2008 as a merger of Slovak,
Hungarian, Windish, Polish and
Italian Parishes
Ronald J. Koach, Jr.,
Pastoral Assistant
Email: hghostchurch@gmail.com
Website: holyghostparish.wikispaces.com
Like us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/hghostchurch
Rectory: 617 Pierce St
Bethlehem, PA 18015 –3427
Phone: 610-866-3391
Fax: 610-866-6490
LaBuda Hall 610-866-3644
Sr. Francine Garganta, OSF
Pastoral Assistant
Elizabeth Perkins,
Administrative Assistant
Email: iparish@ptd.net
Website: Incarnationofourlord.com
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/
Incarnation Parish
Rev. Clifton E. Bishop, Jr., Pastor
Deacon Steve Gorbos
Weekend Assistance: Msgr. Gerald E. Gobitas/Msgr. Robert F. Kozel
Fr. Christopher S. Butera, Catholic Chaplain, Lehigh U.
Email: cbishop@allentowndiocese.org
4:00 pm Mass now at Incarnation until October 1st
(INC) ) 4 PM + Elvira Mingora by Son Thomas,
Daughter in Law Marie
+Michael Heyer by the Parents
SUN. Aug 14th —20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8 AM (INC) + Joaquin DaSilva by Stan & Pat Krycia
10 AM (H.G.) + Rev. Msgr. Reginald S. Billinger
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Mon. Aug. 15th—ASSUMPTION
of the BVM
8 AM + Living & Deceased Parishioners of Holy Ghost & Incarnation
Parishes
Tues. Aug. 16th—St. Stephen of
Hungary
8 AM + John F. Shivok by the Children
Thurs. Aug. 18th —Ordinary Time Weekday
8 AM + Helen Shivok by Joe & Marian Schnalzer
Fri. Aug. 19th —St. John Eudes
12 Noon Mass + Theresa Shaffer by Helen Maurer
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SAT. Aug. 20th — Vigil Mass
(INC) 4 PM + James Coyle, Jr.
by Wife Margaret Family
SUN. Aug 21st —21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
8 AM (INC) + Robert Raykos
by Mary & Art Guerrieri
10 AM (H.G.) + Philip Braxmeier
by Wife Eleanor & Family
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PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE THE HOLYDAY OF THE
ASSUMPTION TOMORROW 8/15 FALLS ON A
MONDAY
THE OBLIGATION IS NOT MANDATORY!
Therefore, Mass tomorrow Monday, Aug. 15th, will
be held at its regular time of 8:00AM in the Chapel
in HG. However, your attendance for this Solemn
day would be greatly appreciated!!
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator:
Wendy S. Krisak, M.A., NCC, LPC
Direct Telephone: 1-800-791-9209
Devotional Lamps @ Holy Ghost Church
Sanctuary In Memory of + Msgr. Reginald S. Billinger
Tabernacle (2) Health & Blessings on Marianna LoPiccolo
B.V.M. Health & Blessings on Frieda & Joe Yost by C. Sterlein
St. Joseph Special Intention—LoPiccolo Family—in Thnaksgiving
Sacred Heart In Memory of Robert Gasdaska
St. Theresa In Memory of John Shivok, Sr.
St. (Padre) Pio - Our Lady of Pompeii
In Memory of + Deceased Sebastionelli Family
Infant of Prague - St. John Capistrano
In Memory of + Deceased members
Boccardi & Bechdolt Families
Pieta (2)
Health & Blessings on Deacon Steve Gorbos
St. Vincent DePaul Chapel / Tabernacle Lamp
In Memory of + George & Concetta Petito
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Devotional Lamps @ Incarnation Church
Sanctuary Lamp –
In Memory of + James Coyle, Jr, by Wife
Margaret & Family
Blessed Virgin Mary Lamp In Memory of + Health & Blessings on
Theresa Svajka by Barbara Raykos
St. Joseph Lamp+ Special Intention
Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator:
Sister Meg Cole, S.S.J.
Telephone: 610-332-0442 ext.19
DIOCESAN FAMILY FESTIVAL
Please join us for a fun-filled day for the whole
family! Sunday, September 25, 2016, 11 am 5pm at Steel-Stacks, 101 Founders Way, So.
Bethlehem. The day begins with an outdoor
Multi-Cultural Mass celebrated by Bishop
Barres at 11:00am (bring a lawn chair). Games
for all ages including: bingo, fun activities for children,
youth, teenagers and adults, inflatable obstacle course,
scavenger hunt, bounce house, face painting, team
events, etc. Delicious ethnic foods including: bleenies
(potato pancakes), kiffles, haluski (cabbage and noodles), porketta sandwiches, assortment of Spanish
foods including tacos and empanadas, pierogies, apple
dumplings, and more.
Music provided by “Island
Time” band on the patio and by our talented high
school, college, and special learning center students on
the Levitt Pavilion. Something for everyone to enjoy
while spending time with family and friends from across
the whole Diocese! Pre-order your 2016 Family Festival T-Shirts at
www.allentowndiocese.org/
familyfestival
by August 24, 2016.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO 10AM
MASS THAT SUNDAY IN HOLY GHOST
CHURCH! MASS WILL BE 11AM AT STEELSTACKS!
(INC) ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY
NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS:
FOOD PANTRY: Sat., Aug. 27th, 10AM – 12Noon.
MONTHLY MEETING: UPDATE!! AUGUST MEETING
WILL BE HELD THIS WED., AUG. 17TH @ 7:00PM IN
LABUDA HALL. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN
DATE!!! NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!!
If you’re a parishioner who could use assistance due
to infirmity or, if you find yourself in a difficult financial situation, please contact the rectory for referral to
our PARISHIONER PROGRAM! All inquiries are CONFIDENTIAL!
Any questions or comments please contact Ruth Her-
Sunday Collections - August 7th
The Weekly Sunday Collection is
the life blood of our Parish Community. The Ministries of our Parish and Our Calendar of Events are
supported by all your contributions. Father Cliff thanks you for
your generosity, God bless you !
(H.G.) —$2,484
(INC) —$ 2,207
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2016 DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE – Our Diocese of Allentown will have its Pilgrimage to the BASILICA OF
THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION, WASHINGTON, D.C. on THURS., OCT.
20TH. Information sheets on this event are available
in the church vestibules. Bishop Barres will lead the
Pilgrimage and hopes you will join
him our Diocesan Priests and your
fellow parishioners for this gracefilled event.
This pilgrimage provides a time of
grace and indulgence for all the
faithful of our Diocese and coincides
with the worldwide celebration of
Pope Francis’s YEAR OF MERCY!
Please make every effort to attend
and make your bus reservations early by calling the
rectories of either Incarnation or Holy Ghost Parishes. A bus will be shared by both parish families.
COST IS $37.00/PERSON (includes seat fee & gratuity). FEE MUST BE PAID BY SAT., OCT. 10TH!! Bus
will depart from HG PARISH @ 7:30AM SHARP!!
There will be a “dinner stop” on our way home @
MARYLAND HOUSE. Please sign up asap, don’t wait
til the last minute please!
Notre Dame HS Annual Gala Auction -- Our 4th
Annual Gala Auction will be held on Friday, Oct. 14th,
2016 @ DeSales University from 6:00PM – 10:00PM.
This year’s theme is “Harvest & Hops”. All proceeds
will go to assist Notre Dame HS w/major facility improvements on campus such as main floor restrooms, hall, gym and new bleacher installations in
the gym. Tickets are $125.00 and price includes
hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, and entertainment.
Tables of 8 may be purchased @ the discounted
price of $800.00 (if reserved by Mon., Aug. 15th.)
Contact the school @ 610-868-1431, Ext. 123, or
email ncaroprese@ndcrusaders.org. For tickets,
sponsorship, and advertising opportunities .
SPIRITUAL ADOPTION –
MONTH Seven:
You are in the home stretch
with your spiritually adopted
baby. Since the baby has
been completely formed since
8 weeks, all that is happening now is weight
gain and making Mom uncomfortable! In a
short time, her baby will be born.
Holy
Ghost
Prime Time Seniors
TOMORROW August 15th—INDOOR PICNIC
September 5th No Meeting—Labor Day
MONTHLY CASINO TRIPS Wednesday—September 14th
Wednesday—October 12th
leave Holy Ghost 10:30am for Mohegan Sun. Cost:
$23 refund of $25 and $5 in Food Coupon. For Casino info. & Reservations Call:
“Boots” Horwath - 610-867-4839
or Gloria Szakos – 610-868-7940.
————————————————————Incarnation Parish Senior Group –
New members are invited to our join our
Senior Group . Our meetings are held on the
1st Wednesday of every month in LaBuda
Hall from 1:00 – 4:00PM. Finger foods are
served and BINGO is played @ every meeting. If you have any questions, please feel
free to contact John Vidumsky @ 610-8686320, Mike Vidumsky @ 610-530-1528, or
Barbara Raykos @ 610-867-0774. Hope to
see you there!!! Next meeting Wednesday
September 7th @ 1PM.
All Are Welcome!
(H.G.) Upcoming Events
Parish Picnic
Sunday, August 28, at Upper Saucon Park.
Mass will be celebrated at 12
Noon. NO 10 AM MASS THAT
DAY IN CHURCH Mass at Noon
at the Picnic Grounds. Sign up
sheets are available after Mass for you to sign
up for side dishes as well as reservations from
today on.
Diocesan Family Day at Steel Stacks.
Sunday, September 25. The Social Committee
will sell food at this event. NO 10am Mass that
day in church Mass will be at Steel Stacks. ~
OUR PARISH WILL BE SELLING CABBAGE
AND NOODLES THAT DAY. PLEASE CALL THE
RECTORY IF YOU ARE WILLING TO HELP IN
ANY WAY. HOURS ARE FROM NOON TIL 5. Any
and all help is greatly appreciated.
Pierogies for the Fall Fair
Volunteers are needed for October 4th & 5th to make
PIEROGIES FOR SALE AT THE FALL FAIR ONLY. Pierogies will be made again for after the Fall Fair for regular orders.
Annual Fall Fair :
is scheduled for October 22 and 23.
We are planning other events for the fall as well as
Spring 2017, please watch the church bulletin for datails throughout the year.
Jams & Jellies:
Jams & Jellies for the Fall Fair will be made at 9:30amevery Tuesday, in Billinger Hall. Come and join us!
Call Boots Horwath for info and Donations (610) 8674839. WE ARE IN NEED OF DONATIONS FOR SUPPLIES AND CANNING JARS. PLEASE CALL BOOTS!
——————————————————————2016 Masses & Vigil Lamps @ Holy Ghost and
Incarnation Parishes – There are still some open
dates for Masses & Candles for 2016. Please contact
the rectory during regular office hours, Mon. – Fri.,
8:30AM – 3:30PM. $10/for each.
Hello there my
dear parishioners
and friends!
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the BVM is
on Monday this year. Since it falls on Monday, the
Bishops of the United States, about 20 years ago, declared that Holydays that fall on Friday, Saturday or
Monday do not have the obligation to attend Mass. So,
that is why there will only be an 8 AM Mass that day in
the St Vincent de Paul Chapel on Holy Ghost campus.
So what is the Solemnity of the Assumption? Our Byzantine brothers and sisters call it the Solmenity of the
Holy Dormition of Our Lady. It is the day where we
celebrate that our Lady fell asleep and not wanting His
mother to undergo the corruption that death would
bring it, brought Our Lady body and soul into the heavenly realm. We are so thankful for this day because she
still comes to us over these 21 centuries to give us
messages from Her Son. Are we listening?
It was because of her role as Mother of the Son of
God that she was given two unique privileges: 1) her
Immaculate Conception and consequent sinlessness;
and 2) the preservation from bodily corruption at the
end of her earthly life, i.e. her ASSUMPTION. For this
and more, Romanticist William Wordsworth (1770-1850)
immortalized her in his poem, THE VIRGIN as “our nature’s solitary boast”.
In praise, wonder, humility and thanksgiving
Mary marveled at her own miraculous maternity! Her
song of praise or “canticle”, the MAGNIFICAT, is found
only in Luke’s Gospel, 1:46-55: “My soul proclaims the
greatness of the Lord…” The Eastern Churches call it
the “Ode of the Theotokos” (the God-Bearer). The MAGNIFICAT is one of three canticles the Church prays/
sings daily in her official prayer, the Liturgy of the
Hours. It is integral to Evening Prayer. Zachary’s song,
uttered upon the recovery of his speech at the naming
of his infant son, John the Baptist, is called The
“Benedictus”: “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel…” (Luke 1:68-79). It is part of Morning Prayer. The
“Nunc Dimittis” is the canticle of Simeon who eagerly
awaited the coming of the Messiah, and to whom the
Holy Spirit revealed His arrival in the arms of Mary on
the occasion of her ritual purification and the Child’s
Presentation in the Temple: “Lord, now You let your
servant go in peace…my own eyes have seen the salvation …the glory of Your People, Israel…” (Luke 2:29-32)
It is prayed at night.
(Cont. in next Column)
Incarnation PAG NEWS
MONTHLY DRAWING – Reminder: Drawing is done
electronically; just make donations for $5.00, or multiples of $5.00. Donation envelopes must be received in
the rectory by the LAST DAY OF EACH MONTH!
FALL FESTIVAL: SAT. SEPTEMBER 17TH – 12NOON
– 8:00PM @ INCARNATION PARISH with a POLKA
MASS at 4pm in the Church.
FALL FESTIVAL 50/50 TICKETS – Tickets for this
year’s 50/50 drawing are on sale before and after
Masses, and can also be purchased @ the rectory. Price is $10 each, and the drawing will take place
at 8:00PM at the conclusion of the Fall Festival on
Sat., September 17. **NOTE**: Ticket sellers are also
needed.
(INC) Fall Festival Tricky Trays – Our Tricky Tray
Committee is reminding all donors that only NEW
ITEMS will be accepted for baskets and items can be
dropped off in Labuda Hall @ our weekend Masses
starting next weekend, Aug. 7th & 8th. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact Pat Krycia @
610-703-0857. If no answer, please leave a message
and Pat will return your call ASAP.
INCARNATION PARISH NOODLE GROUP -- Fall
Festival noodle-making IS BACK!! Noodles will be
made in Labuda Hall THIS Tuesday & Thursday mornings @ 8:00AM & also on WEDNESDAY EVENINGS @
6:30PM . Many hands make light work!!! COME JOIN
US!!
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Cont…. The MAGNIFICAT is typical of Israel’s
songs of praise in its structure and content, e.g. its
use of ‘synonymous parallelism’: “My soul proclaims…my spirit rejoices…). The third stanza repeats this, but with opposites, “scattered the proud…
lifted the lowly” and “filled the hungry…sent the rich
away empty”.
So, as we celebrate the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
this weekend, let us also take some time to celebrate
Mary, that Ordinary Woman who said YES to God and
God rewarded her with the blessings of Heaven. May
you be blessed this day and always as we consecrate,
in some small way, our life’s pattern on her life!
God Bless, Fr. Cliff