SAINTS PETER AND PAUL PARISH
“A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust”
200 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009
December 2, 2012
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday Masses
Saturday:
6:00 p.m.
Sunday:
7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m.
11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Daily Masses
As listed below.
Reconciliation
Every Saturday 5:00 to 5:45 p.m.,
Immediately after Saturday evening Mass
7:00 to 7:30 p.m. and anytime by
appointment.
Baptisms
Before scheduling, please call the rectory about taking
the baptism instruction class.
Weddings
A minimum of six months advance notice.
Parish Staff
Fr. Robert J. Miller, Pastor
Fr. William J. Schwartz, In Residence
Mrs. Cindy Baldrige, Principal
Sister Grace Babuscio, Director of Religious Education
Mr. Chuck Thompson, Director of Music
Mrs. Dolores Ward, R.C.I.A. Director
Mr. Jason Theobald, Youth Minister
Miss Nora Stay, Safe Environment/Social Minister
Mrs. Elisa Pengidore, Parish Manager
Parish Telephones
Parish Office .............................. 724-775-4111
Religious Education Office ........... Ext. 227
Youth Ministry Office ................... Ext. 245
Office Manager ............................ Ext. 222
Maintenance ............................... Ext. 250
SSPP School............................... 724-774-4450
Principal ....................................... Ext. 241
School Secretary .......................... Ext. 240
Mass Schedule & Intentions for this week
Sun.
2
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
3
4
5
Thu.
Fri.
6
7
Sat.
8
Sun.
9
7:30 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
12:00 NOON
6:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Bernard Onuska by Linda LoMagro
Joseph Boggs by Sue and Tony Korbar
Michael Mamone by Mamone Estate
For the Parishioners
Pete Piccirilli by Family
Diane Roper Krayvo by Mark, Karen, Sara and Kristofer
Special Intention by Esther Romeo
Florence St. Clair by Marcey and Walt (Anniv)
Ray O’Schaughnessy by Helen O’Schaughnessy
Helen Liberatore by Family (Birth)
Mary Lintz by Pat and Tom McCreary
George Susie by Stephan and Michelle Babir
Eva Cavaliere by CCD Staff
For the Parishioners
Frank Jaworowski by the Deitrick Family
Jeffrey Musuta by Mother and Father
Martin J. Mullen by Wife (Anniv.)
Anne Norrick by Bill and Helen Byrnes and Family
For the Parishioners
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December 2, 2012
Dear Parishioners,
Advent is here! In the midst of one of the most hectic and busiest time of the year for families,
the Church invites us to prayerfully reflect, listen and prepare our hearts as we prepare our homes. Is
this conflict here? Is the Church unrealistic? No, of course not - for the busier we are the more we need
prayer. Our religion can help us stay grounded in the midst of so much frenzy. The Advent call helps
us to remember what this preparation is really all about.
This coming Saturday, December 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Under this title, Mary is Patroness of the United States; therefore, this is a holy day of obligation. We have 4 masses: Vigil Friday, December 7 at
6:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 8, at 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 12 noon.
During Advent there will be extra opportunities for the Sacrament of Penance. Here at Saints Peter and Paul:
1) every Wednesday evening December 5, 12, and 19, after 7:00 p.m. Mass (7:30-8:00 pm); 2) Friday afternoons, December 14 and 21, (noon-1:00 pm); 3) Thursday, December 20, 7:00 p.m. (there will be 5 priests available for confession) and of course, the usual Saturday times.
In addition to our extra times for the Sacrament of Penance, I have listed nearby parishes along with their
schedules in case they might be more convenient:
Tues., December 4
Mon., December 17
Tues., December 18
Wed., December 19
Christ the Divine Teacher, Chippewa
Holy Family, New Brighton
St. John, Monaca
St. Cecelia’s, Rochester
St. Blaise, Midland
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
As mentioned during my “State of the Union” homily, I present for your reflection and prayer a proposed Mission Statement for Sts. Peter and Paul Parish. The Pastoral Council and I used the insights we gained from the Parish
Surveys to help form this Statement.
Mission Statement Rough Draft
SS. Peter and Paul Parish, the first Roman Catholic Parish in Beaver County, Pennsylvania has proclaimed the
Gospel of Jesus Christ since 1830
Then and now, because of our deep devotion to the Eucharistic celebration, we aspire to be a caring community,
drawing from the strength and long local traditions of our predecessors, the wisdom of our senior members, and
the energy of our young members.
Mindful of ever changing times, we strive to become a beacon of faith, welcome and service to one another and
the surrounding community.
Fr. Bob
MUSIC DURING THE ADVENT SEASON As is our custom during the Advent Season and the Lenten Season, the
mass will begin with the Entrance Antiphon found in the readings for the week. The cantors will sing the antiphon and then
everyone will sing the antiphon a second time. The antiphon
corresponds directly to the readings of the day. Likewise, the
communion antiphon will be sung in like manner before the
cantors receive the most Holy Sacrament. As we have found in
the past, by singing the proper antiphons during Advent when
we get to the Christmas season (Christmas eve to the Baptism
of Jesus), the restoration opening hymn becomes itself a
Christmas gift.
achievement, interviews, performing arts, and presence and
presentation. We join her parents, Kim and Catherine Koza,
in being proud of her accomplishments. In the spring, as the
state’s Outstanding Young Woman, she will address the
state Senate.
BEAVER VALLEY CHORAL SOCIETY TO
PERFORM IN OUR SANCTUARY! This
famed choral society will perform a stunning concert of sacred Advent and Christmas music in our
sanctuary on Sunday, December 9, at 4:00 p.m. Come, bring
your family, including school aged children, your friends and
acquaintances from other churches to this concert entitled
Congratulations to CARLY KOZA for being named Penn- “Never a Brighter Star” and be infused with awe-inspiring
sylvania’s Outstanding Young Woman for 2013. She was spiritual beauty of this Advent and Christmas season through
awarded four of five preliminary awards in scholarship and the joy of choral music. There is no charge for attending the
concert. Come early for best seating.
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY:
We will be meeting tomorrow night Monday, December 3, from 7:00-9:00
p.m. in Keating Hall. We will also meet for Bible Study on Saturday, December 8, at 8:00 a.m. in Keating Hall and again
on Sunday, December 9, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY: Our next meeting will be our joint Youth Ministry
Christmas Party on Sunday, December 16, 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Keating Hall
Jason Theobold, Youth Minister
CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE Again
this year, the parish will sell beautiful
Christmas trees - Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir,
Canaan Fir - and White Pine Roping in the
school playground. The price will be right!
We will be selling trees Monday-Friday, 59:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Suggest to your friends that they get their
Christmas tree here at Saints Peter and Paul.
We need volunteers to help with the sale of these
trees. If you can volunteer for 2-3 hours one afternoon or
evening, please contact Pat Doyle at Patrick.Doyle@crowncastle.com or phone him at 724-561ARISE TO GLORY Please remember in your Masses and 9689. We appreciate all the help we can get. The sale will
prayers the souls of Irene Leary, John Andrews (Dolores continue until approximately December 17.
Ward’s son-in-law) and all the faithful departed. May
they rest in peace.
Just a reminder that the Knights of Columbus will be collecting for the BISHOP’S FUND benefiting exceptional
We are thankful for the donations made to the ANGEL children and McGuire Home after each mass during the
FUND in memory of Angeline Risteff by Bill and Helen weekend of December 8-9. A knight will be at each door
Byrnes and in memory of Marcy Hopkin by Pat and Carl with a blue bucket. Please be as generous as possible.
Troy and Fran Kelley.
Thank You!
SSPP PTG FISH FRY, Friday, December 7,
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Fish Dinner: $8.50/adult, $7.75/senior, $4.50/
child. All dinners include a large delicious
piece of fish (fried or baked), cole slaw, roll,
coffee or lemonade, dessert, and your choice of a side
(peiorgies, halushki, French fries, mac and cheese, or baked
potato). Fish sandwiches are $6.50. Side dishes also available for purchase. For take-out orders, please call 724-3124088 or stop in to order. Proceeds benefit SSPP School.
Please join us!
SS PETER AND PAUL 26TH
ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT
HOUSE TOUR
Sunday, December 2, 2012
4:00-8:00 p.m.
$15.00 in advance
$18:00 day of tour
We have one of the area’s longest running House Tours. This
year we are featuring five Beaver Area homes on display and
open for tour. Complimentary refreshments and basket raffle will
be in the school activity building where the doors will open at
3:30 p.m. Homes will open at 4:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit
SSPP School. Tickets are available at the school, rectory, The
Hostess Shoppe, Café Kolache, Elegant Accents, Rome Inspirations, and Hilltop Restaurant or call Maureen at 412-721-4997
KEENAGERS ATTENTION: You are invited to attend
the dress rehearsal for the SSPP Christmas Program at
10:00 a.m. on December 11, in the school gym. We will
still have our luncheon on the December 20th at 1:00 p.m.
in the school cafeteria.
We have a supply of OPLATKI or Christmas wafers for
use at the Christmas Eve or Christmas Day meal. An
offering of $2 is suggested for each packet of four wafers
which you may get at the parish office.
SSPP BEREAVEMENT GROUP: Sunday,December9,at5:00
p.m.inKeatingHalltheFriendsofComfortBereavementSupport Group will be holding their annual MEMORIAL TREE
SERVICE foranyonewhohaslostalovedone.Ifable,please
bringanornamentinremembranceofyourlovedone.For
moreinfoandtoRSVPcall724-774-1341.
2011-12 WE CARE PROGRAM
Goal
$150,000
Collected
$80,690
Balance
$69,310
2012-13 PARISH SHARE PROGRAM
Assessed
$91,355
Collected
$82,752
Balance
$8,603
SUNDAY COLLECTION FOR ADULTS 2012-13
Sunday
Collection
Budgeted
Over/Under
Nov. 25
$9,873
$11,409
-$1,536
To Date
$247,183
$250,998
-$3,815
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OTHER NEWS
ONE SILENT NIGHT - Villa Maria
Community Center Seventh Annual
Nativity Display will be held on Saturday
and Sunday, December 1,2,8 and 9, from
Noon to 5:00 p.m. There will be live
music in addition to the Nativity Display. The Villa
Shoppe will be offering nativity sets, one-of-a-kind Fair
Trade items and unique gifts from around the world for
the holiday season. The Villa Farm will have white, red,
and pink poinsettias. For additional information or
directions call: 724-964-8920 ext. 3348.
THEOLOGY ON TAP BEAVER COUNTY
Come
join us for our Christmas Party! We
will be collecting hats, gloves and
coats for Beaver County Children and
Youth Services, so please bring your
UNWRAPPED donation with you that
night. We will also have many Gift
Baskets available for raffle. Take
special note that this night is at the
Backdoor Tavern in Fallston (New
Brighton). We are changing our venue
to The Backdoor Tavern just for
December and will be back at Bert’s in
January. So it’s Tuesday, December 4,
7:00-9:00 p.m. Theology on Tap is a
Young Adult (20s and 30s) apostolate
with interesting speakers, goo d
company, and lively conversation. For
m o r e i n f o r ma t i o n e m a i l
theologyontapbc@gmail.com or call Mary
Ann at 734-846-7540.
All are invited to join Bishop David A. Zubik and
Latino Catholics for the annual “OUR LADY OF
GUADALUPE SPANISH MASS” on Wednesday,
December 12, 7:00 p.m., at St. Paul Cathedral. The
celebration begins at 7:00 p.m. with the “Our Lady”
procession. Enjoy the festive reception afterwards in
the Cathedral’s social hall.
TAIZE PRAYER - ADVENT on Tuesday, December
4, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Magnificat Chapel. This Christian
interdenominational prayer form includes music,
scripture, and silence. Musicians from the Church of
Notre Dame, Hermitage, PA use their talent to support
this evening prayer. This event is sponsored by an
anonymous donor. Contact: 724-964-8886 or
dstiger@humilityofmary.org
A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE by Bud Ozar. At this time
of the year we are very conscious of our family as we
make preparations for Christmas. Today’s gospel warns
us not to be consumed by all the consumer activity. This
Advent appreciate the gift of people in your life. The best
gift this season might be your appreciation of others.
St. Joseph Spirituality Center will sponsor an ADVENT
REFLECTIONS by Sister Kathleen Garde, CSJ, on
Thursday, December 6, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sister Kathleen will guide reflection on the mystery of the
meaning of “Emmanuel - God With Us!” A fee of $20
includes lunch. To register, call 724-869-9587.
A SACRED CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
Come celebrate the Advent Season with beautiful sacred
music from across the globe as sung by Italian tenor,
Marco Fiorante. Bring the whole family for a beautiful
and entertaining concert that will give you a spiritual
boost for your Advent preparation. There is no admission
cost, and any donations will go to St. Cecilia’s Parish.
The Sisters of St. Joseph are hosting “Welcoming the
Stranger Among Us: Prayer and Reflection on
Immigration”, on Saturday, December 8, at 6:30 p.m. at
the Motherhouse in Baden. This prayer service during
Advent, which is a time to welcome Jesus into our hearts,
will offer an opportunity for prayer and reflection on “We
Are All Immigrants”, a locally produced documentary
featuring the stories of immigrants across generations
who settled in Pittsburgh. Light refreshments will be
served. For more information, contact Sister Jeanette at
724-869-2151, extension 6247, or Sister Janice at 412760-5236.
JOURNEY FROM GRIEF TO HEALING DURING
THE HOLIDAYS Are you concerned about dealing with
grief during the coming holidays? Come join us on a
healing journey with input, sharing, and mutual support.
The discussions are led by Sister Mary Ann Thimons,
CSJ, and will deal specifically with ways of coping with
our loss during the Holidays. Tuesday, December 4 and
18, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph Spirituality
Center. For more information or to register call: Sister
Thimons at 412-600-3247.
TRI-COUNTY CHOIR INSTITUTE’S VILLAGE
SINGERS, VILLAGE QUARTET, AND TEEN
CHORALE invite you to their “Christmas Wish”
Concert to be held on Saturday, December 15, at 1:30
p.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Sewickley. To
reserve your 1/2 price tickets, please call 412-761-0576.
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Chuck
June
Madelyn
Michelle
Nicole
Ralph
Yvette
Audrey Bair
Justin Beck
Mary Betty Beckner
Giana Berardi
Harold Bergstrom
Helen Binkoski
Alice Bischak
Bill Bischak
Mona Blackwood
Edward Bogovich
Corey Boord
PRAY FOR OUR
Lt. Col. Patrick R. Owens, II
Lt. Col. Matthew Kinkead
Lt. Lauren Herwig-Subroski
FS2 Russ Regney, USCG
Maj. Bradley Ayer
Lt. Col. Ron L. Rosenkranz
Sgt. Tyler Sandusky
Lt. Kylee Turbish
Sgt. Erin Wilson Mangis
Lt. Cmdr. Kevin J.P.
Wetzel, USN
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Mary Grace Brooks
Nathan Burgess
Spencer Carlson
Sister Mary Clark CSJ
Christian Click
Martha Crail
Barb and John Craven
Frank Critelli
Dave Cumpston
Leon Daugherty
Helen DeMaria
Brandon Doyle
Elda Doyle
Arlene Wright Dully
Barb and Tim Felker
Jill and Brian Felker
Kara Fulton
Helen Grahek
Judy May Hague
Matthew Hoffman
Brian James
Mary Kalac
Robert Karowski
Anna Kindelberger
Vera and Ted Konetsky
Col. James L. Rubino, Jr.
Cpl. Paul Gennaro
Cmdr. William A. Lintz, USN
MSgt. Brent L. Stanko
SSgt. Patrick Kelly
PFC Phillip Churchill
Capt. Andy Thompson
L.Cpl. Michael Maroney
Sgt. David Silbaugh
Spec. Michael Moore
L.Cpl. Jondavid Longo, USMC
Capt. Mark R. Cahill
Spec. Wesley Shepherd
LSSN Anthony Assetta
A1C Stephen Kokan, USAF
Sgt. Nicolas Campbell
Lt. Matthew Orochena
1st Lt. Clinton Nahod
Lt. Christina DiCicco
Spc. David DiCicco
Airman 1st Class Seth M. Peters
Capt. Brett Gordon
Fri., Dec. 7, 6:00 PM - Vigil - Andrew and Eric
Russo
Sat., Dec. 8, 8:00 AM - Feast - no one scheduled
Sat., Dec. 8, 9:00 AM - Feast - CCD
Sat., Dec. 8, 12 NOON - Feast - Peter Heinle
Sat., Dec. 8, 6:00 PM - Maria Miocic, Sara Skerlec,
Maureen McRae
Sun., Dec. 9, 7:30 AM - Katherine Deitrick
Sun., Dec. 9, 9:15 AM - Austin and Paige Zurik, Meghan
McLaughlin
Sun., Dec. 9, 11:00 AM - Jackie and Becca Dinsmore,
Catherine Gloekler
Sun., Dec. 9, 12:30 PM - John Cahill
Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline
1-888-808-1235
Jerry and Kathy Kozlow
Mel Kozlow Family
Helen Kronk Family
Joe and Jane Kupin
Helen Maljevec
Raymond Malone
Shirley Mamone
Alex Marano
Bob May
Dennis May Family
Kelly May
Ken and Helen May
Kevin May
Lois May
Pat, Cindy, Dick McChesney
Scotty McKeel
Joseph DeMarco
Chuck Mehno
Jodi Meni
Maengun Mineker
Andrew Narvett
Morgan Newell
Gary Owens
Dorothy Palmer
Kathleen Persinger
Kim and Tom Vander-Ploeg
Helena Quiring
Victoria Razo
Antoinette Rose
Reece Anthony Rubino
Danny and Sharon Sanko
Fred Scheidamantle
Lynn and Pat Schry
Judy Scialabba
Roman Semkiw
David Silbaugh
Dave Sokoloski
Marvin & Judy Speerhas
Carol Stairs
Patricia Stape
Mary Pat Stowers
Patrick Sutton
Theresa Swager
Eleanor Thomas
Thresa Young
Dave Walter
Ryan Wilson
Sunny Wilson
Angela Zak
EVENTS AND MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Sun.
2
Mon.
3
Word 4 Children
CCD
7-8th grades
Rosary Rally
RCIA
Eucharistic Adoration
9:15 Mass
10:30 - noon
3:00 pm
9:00 am
4-5:00 pm
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Adult Bible Study
9:30-11:00 am
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Marian G. Dinner 5 pm Mass, 6 pm dinner SC
HSYM
7-9:00 pm
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Tue.
4
Theology on Tap @ Backdoor Tavern 7:00 pm
Wed.
5
Confessions
7:30-8:00 pm
Thu.
6
Bereavement
7:00 pm
Fri.
7
PTG Fish Fry
3-7:00 pm
Eucharistic Adoration 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Vigil Mass - Immac. Conception 6 pm
Sat.
8
CCD K-6
9:00-10:30 am
CCD Confessions
HSYM Bible Study after Mass
Immaculate Conception Masses
8:00 am - 9:15 am - Noon
Sun.
9
Word 4 Children
9:15 Mass
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Holy Name Sunday
9:15 Mass
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CCD 7-8
10:30-noon
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RCIA
10:30 am
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Eucharistic Adoration
4-5:00 pm
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Beaver Valley Choral Society Concert 4 pm C
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SC
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Bereavement Group Mem. Tree Service 5 pm KH
HSYM
7-9:00 pm
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