ST.

DAMIEN OF MOLOKAI CATHOLIC

PARISH
722 WEST MAIN STREET • MONONGAHELA, PENNSYLVANIA 15063
Parish Office: 724-258-7742 • Parish Fax: 724-258-8733 • Madonna Catholic Regional School: 724-258-3199
Website: stdamienofmolokai.org • Email: stdamienparish@verizon.net
Diocesan Victim Hotline: 1-888-808-1235

JUNE 17, 2018 - ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PASTORAL STAFF MISSION STATEMENT
Fr. William R. Terza ............................................. Pastor St. Damien of Molokai is a Catholic parish family which recognizes and
stdamienterzab@verizon.net embraces the gifts and talents of our faith filled people. The life of our
Deacon Al Poroda.............................Permanent Deacon patron saint inspires us to lead lives of love, hope and charity. Moving
DeaconAl611@gmail.com or 724-258-7742 x 13 forward, we will grow through our liturgy, teachings and outreach to all,
Mrs. Patricia Forsyth…………….……...Music Minister with the help of God and the gifts received through the Holy Eucharist.
pattyforsyth@comcast.net
Mrs. Kathy Miller ............................ Lead Administrator
kmiller@madonnacatholic.com
Mrs. Kathy Miller ................................. Faith Formation
kmiller@madonnacatholic.com
Phyllis DeMedio .............................................. Secretary
stdamiendemediop@verizon.net
Peggy Romeo ................................................... Secretary
stdamienromeop@verizon.net
Helena Glaneman .......... Safe Environment Coordinator
Alexsei521@yahoo.com or 724-503-7325

ST. DAMIEN FINANCIAL COUNCIL

Gloria DeRosa Alfred Galilei Steven Markovich
Richard Pantaleo Randall Rodriguez
ST. DAMIEN PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Joyce Amatangelo Kathleen Barkey Thomas Caudill
Nancy Cole Sandra Craig Kris D’Andrea
James Greaves Thomas Kustron Denise Majoris
Anna Markovich Juliann Romasco Walter Tabory
INTERIM MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil .................................................. 4:00 p.m.
Sunday ........................................8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Monday–Friday ............................................... 8:00 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Tuesday................................................... 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Saturdays ................................................ 3:00–3:30 p.m.
All Masses & Reconciliation are at St. Damien
of Molokai Church 722 West Main Street
BAPTISMS: 1st & 3rd Sundays at 12:15 p.m. and 4th
Sunday at Mass.
WEDDINGS: Please make arrangements by calling the
Parish Office 6 months in advance.
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June 17, 2018 SUMMERFEST 2018

The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
SUMMERFEST MEETING
Everyone who will be working at
SummerFest ’18 is reminded that an
important meeting will be held this Thursday,
Saturday, June 16, 2018 June 21 at 7 pm in Father Leger Hall. Please
4:00pm Living and Deceased Members plan to attend.
of the Parish CASH RAFFLE - It won’t be long before we
Sunday, June 17, 2018 ~ Father’s Day will be holding SummerFest ’18. Please return
8:30am Living and Deceased Members your cash raffle sheet of filled out tickets and
of the Parish payment for the tickets in an envelope marked
11:00am Living and Deceased Members “Cash Raffle”. Returns can be made in the Sun-
of the Parish day collection or dropped off or mailed to the
Monday, June 18, 2018 parish office.
8:00am Samuel & Jean D’Emidio
(Roger & Ann D’Emidio) CASH & SCRATCH RAFFLE - We are in
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 need of scratch off tickets in any denomination
8:00am Madeline Wilson or a monetary donation so that tickets can be
(Kay, Angela & Lisa Ianno) purchased. Donations can be made in the Sun-
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 day collection or dropped off at the parish of-
8:00am Remembrance Mass fice. Please mark the envelope “Cash &
(Ladies of Charity) Scratch”. Thanks in advance for your help.
Thursday, June 21, 2018 BASKET RAFFLE - Baskets or standalone
8:00am Don Mellinger (Wife, Janey) items are needed. If you plan to donate some-
Friday, June 22, 2018 thing, please call Terry Lewis at 258-4616.
8:00am Matt & Anne Magaruh BAKE SALE - If you are planning to bake for
(Daughter, Barbara) SummerFest, please complete the tear off form
Saturday, June 23, 2018 in the bulletin and return in the collection bas-
4:00pm Nagy-Lusk Families (Julia Lusk) ket. Donated items can be brought to Fr. Abbate
Sunday, June 24, 2018 Hall (on the hill) from 10 am to Noon the morn-
8:30am Living and Deceased Members ings of SummerFest.
of the Parish
11:00am Charles & Margaret Wall ENTERTAINMENT—The Entertainment for
(Anthony & Judith Bottino) this year’s SummerFest is:
Friday, July 20th “NOMAD”
Rest In Peace (Rockin’ Country) 7:30—10:30pm
In the charity of your prayers we kindly ask Saturday, July 21st
that you please pray for the repose of the “The Pittsburgh Bel Airs”
souls of Helen Applegate, mother of Barry (Classics & Doo-wop) 7:00pm-10:30pm
Applegate of our parish, Dorothy Inserra, sister
of Martha Ghilani of our parish, Rosalie Manges, SummerFest is Friday, July 20th and
Rose Ravasio and Rosella Wise. May God grant Saturday, July 21st.
them eternal rest, may Perpetual Light shine upon
their souls and may all the souls of the faithful de- 4:00pm Mass on Saturday, July 21st will be
parted, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace. held in the parish park.

Members of the Ladies of Charity are reminded that the Mass of Remembrance for June
takes place this Wednesday, June 20th at 8:00 am. Our Birthday Brunch will take place at
Hill’s Restaurant immediately after Mass.
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Happy Father’s Day

We extend to all Fathers, Grandfathers and Godfathers wishes for a blessed
and Happy Father’s Day. We pray that God will strengthen all fathers as role
models of faith and family. We commend the dedication and sacrifice of the
many men who work so hard to provide for the well being, love and security of
their families. May God bless them with the fullness of life and joyous days!

The Bishop's Project—This Weekend

The Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual Father’s Day Collection after all Masses this
weekend, June 16th and 17th. Proceeds benefit the Bishop of Pittsburgh’s Project for Exceptional
Children at the St. Anthony’s School Programs and McGuire Memorial. The St. Anthony's School
was started by Bishop (Cardinal) John J. Wright more than 50 years ago. His mission has been ex-
panded to include McGuire Memorial, a program that provides education, training, housing and 24
hour a day loving care for children with profound physical and mental disabilities and autism. Your
contribution will aid these children in reaching their full potential. Please be generous.

Dear Parishioners:
I am excited to meet, pray and be present with you as the administrator with the team of Father
Patrick Barkey, Father Jerry Mikonis and Deacon Alexander Poroda. We have already spent time
praying together and to discuss how, as parishes, we will become a Strong Community of Faith!
October 15 is the date we will begin our assignment, but you will see us at the various upcom-
ing activities! In fact, we want to pray with you at each of the Church Sites.
Our opportunity to pray with you at Saint Damien of Molokai will be at Holy Hour on
Wednesday, June 27th from 6-7pm. Immediately following, we will “Meet and Greet”. There is no
formal program, so come and go as you please.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Reverend Kevin Dominik

ATTENTION to all men of our parishes. You are enthusiastically invited to our 1st Annual MAN
UP Cookout on Wednesday evening, June 20th at Our Lady of the Valley picnic area, beginning at
6:00pm. Come and enjoy great food, good fellowship and for sure some fun bocce and horseshoe
games. Please RSVP to Mark Alterici at 724-797-1634 by June 17. All men are welcome. We hope
you'll join us for a great MAN UP evening for the guys.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Parish Center) Every Tuesday morning from 11:00am-12Noon (will end on
May 29th until the Fall)
Servants of the Little Way (Chapel) The first Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm.
Holy Hour—(Church) the last Wednesday of each month from 6-7pm.)
Man Up (Fr. Abbate Hall) Meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7:00pm.
Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) This Friday from 12:00noon—6:00pm. Call 724-747-7071 for scheduling.
Catholic Men’s Fellowship The 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month at 7:30-8am at St. Damien for Adoration,
to St. Francis for 8:30am Mass and then to breakfast.
Holy Name Society (Church) Second Sunday of each month with Rosaries at 8am and then to the parish park
for the meeting after the 8:30am Mass.
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Through It All the Seed Would Sprout and Grow – In the context of On Mis-
sion for The Church Alive!, maybe these words from today’s Gospel resonate
true in your heart. Or maybe they are a challenge for you as you continue to seek
a settled heart regarding the changes to our parishes that were recently an-
nounced. These changes aren’t easy for anyone, clergy and faithful alike. It
means letting go of some things, taking on responsibility for others, and through
it all building new relationships rooted in faith and love. Yet, the focus of this
initiative remains The Church Alive! While we may be challenged by what is taking place, the respon-
sibility is on us as daughters and sons of God and as communities of faith to work for a Church that is
ever more Alive! God plants the seeds of faith, hope and love in our hearts. Through prayer and good
works we nourish those seeds in our hearts and the hearts of others so that they can sprout and grow
no matter the circumstances. God’s grace works to strengthen us and the Church even in the midst of
change. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.

ChristLife Alumni Night

All parishioners who attended any portion of the ChristLife series (Discovering Christ, Following
Christ, and/ or Sharing Christ) are cordially invited to an Alumni Night in Marian Hall on June 26th
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Dr. Michel Therrien, the Secretary of Evangelization and Catholic Education for the Diocese, will
give a presentation on the next steps in continuing our faith journey together. There will be praise and
worship music and light refreshments. Please join us for another faith filled event. Please RSVP to
724-483-5533 or diane.kooser@gmail.com

VBS ~ Camp Moose on the Loose

“Discovering God’s Forever Forgiveness”
Vacation Bible School runs from June 26th—29th
Registration is being extended until June 17th.
For any questions, please contact Debra Reis at 724-678-9532
*Set up and decorating will be on Sunday, June 24th at 12:00pm.

DON’T FORGET THE ST. DAMIEN FOOD BANK

June pick-up date is: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Items needed for the month of June are:
Cereal, Sloppy Joe Sauce, Canned Beef Stew, Mac & Cheese, Toilet paper and Paper Towels
*Please be sure to check expiration dates on items given to the Food Bank.
Thank you!

SummerFest Bake Sale

Name ____________________________PH#_____________________

Type of Baked Goods__________________________Qty.____________

(specify type of cookies, brownies, cakes, pies, etc.)

Please complete and drop in the collection or send to the Parish Office.
 St. Damien of Molokai Parish
Offertory Report 06/10/2018
Offertory Mass
Our
4:00pm 2242.00 Offering Attendance
8:30am 1430.00 Back
11:00am 1605.00 To 4:00pm 154
God
Mail In 978.00 8:30am 172
Total $ 6255.00 11:00am 153
Weekly Offertory Goal
$7,500 Total 479
Life Line Screening, a leading provider of
community-based preventive health screen-
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event at Saint Damien of Molokai on 7/13/2018.
Five screenings will be offered that scan for po-
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teries which is a leading cause of stroke; ab-
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ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the
legs which is a strong predictor of heart dis-
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which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone
density screening, for men and women, used to
assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a
Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular
tests and osteoporosis screening from $149
($139 with our member discount). All five
screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.
There are three ways to register for this
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package priced above $129, please call toll-
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Pastoral Impressions
By Fr. Bill
The reading from Ezekiel of-
fers an attractive description of
God’s kingdom. It can be com-
pared to the growth process found in a gi-
gantic and magnificent cedar of Lebanon.
The comparison Jesus uses to describe the
kingdom of God moves in the opposite di-
rection to that of Ezekiel. He begins with a
tiny mustard seed that will eventually grow
into quite an underwhelming shrub, usually
no taller than seven feet, not particularly at-
tractive, not having strong branches, totally
ordinary.
The point Jesus wants to make by using
these seed parables is that the reality of
God’s presence (God’s kingdom) is not
found in things powerful, great, and grandi-
ose. The reality of the kingdom of God is
first and foremost to be found in the ordi-
nary, humdrum experiences and things of
daily life. Many people are convinced that
the reality of God’s kingdom can only be
found in places other than the one they are
in. They chase all over the world after every
strange vision or so-called apparition. To get
there they walk by the homeless, the strug-
gling single parents, the immigrants, and the
many other “mustard shrubs” along the way.
Today’s message in the liturgy is for every-
one to reexamine what she or he is really
seeking in life. The reality of God’s king-
dom can be found and experienced in the
things of ordinary daily life. There is no
need to chase after the kingdom of God. The
kingdom of God dwells within you and
wherever you are. Jesus came preaching a
countercultural reality. He presented a vision
of God and the kingdom of God that is root-
ed in everyday human life and experience.