January 2, 2022 - eChurch Bulletins

1 February 6, 2022 Page Two Masses for the Week Sunday, February 6, 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:00 Living and Deceased Members of our Partner Parishes Wednesday, February 9, Weekday 12:00 Steve DeFalco by Susanne DeFalco Sunday, February 13, 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:00 Deceased Family Members of the Christian Mothers by the Christian Mothers _____ Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 12 to 12:30 Our Deepest Sympathy Please remember in your prayers the soul of our parishioner, Richard Tedeski, husband of our parishioner, Katy Tedeski. May Richard, who was united with Christ in a death like His, also be one with Christ in His Resurrection.

2 Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church Masses for the Week Saturday, February 5, Vigil Mass 4:30 John Luksich, Sr. and Betty Kostella by John Luksich, Jr. and grandchildren and Kostella Family Sunday, February 6, 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 John and Paul Motosicke by Anna Motosicke Monday, February 7, Weekday 7:30 Parents of David and Gloria Notte by David and Gloria Notte Tuesday, February 8, Weekday 7:30 Olga Myers by Elaine Myers and grandson, Scott Wednesday, February 9, Weekday 7:30 Communion Service Thursday, February 10, Saint Scholastica 7:30 Kimberly Kelly by Phil Kelly and Family Friday, February 11, Weekday 7:30 Mary Frampton by Loretta Kinter Saturday, February 12, Vigil Mass 4.

3 30 Living and Deceased Members of our Partner Parishes Sunday, February 13, 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 Living and Deceased Members of the Dilick Family by nieces and nephews _____ Our Deepest Sympathy Please remember in your prayers the soul of our parishioner, William Ament, husband of our parishioner, Marlene Ament; the soul of our parishioner, Bernard Kaplan; the soul of Marlene Osheskie; and the soul of Richard Tedeski, brother of our parishioner, Rose Ashbaugh. May William, Bernard, Marlene and Richard, who were united with Christ in a death like His, also be one with Christ in His Resurrection. Saint James the Greater Church parish Staff Father Vincent Zidek, Pastor Crystal Leonarski, Business Manager Pamela McCauley, Director of Faith Formation Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church 420 McKinley Avenue East Vandergrift, PA 15629 Saint James the Greater Church 109 Owens View Avenue Apollo, PA 15613 parish Office 109 Owens View Avenue Apollo, PA 15613 Phone Numbers parish Office.

4 (724) 478-4958 Faith Formation ..(724) 882-3065 Fax ..(724) 478-3551 Our Lady, Queen of Peace Social Hall ..(724) 568-1313 Saint James Activities Center ..(724) 478-4071 Office Hours Monday through Thursday, 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 Friday, 9 to 12 and 1 to 3 Websites Facebook Our Lady, Queen of Peace parish Saint James parish Church in Central and Eastern Europe A second collection will be taken this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, February 5 and 6, for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Proceeds from the collection will help the Church to bring light to 29 nations in Central and Eastern Europe who are in need of assistance to rebuild after more than 70 years of Soviet rule and oppression.

5 Thank you, in advance, for your generosity. Golf Outing Organizational Meeting The young adult program of our partner parishes is planning a June 11, 2022 golf outing for all members, friends and guests of our parishes with the proceeds being split equally between Our Lady, Queen of Peace and Saint James. An organizational meeting for the fundraiser will be held at Allusion Brewery this Wednesday, February 9, at 7 Anyone who is interested in helping with this event is encouraged to attend. Thank you for this consideration. February 6, 2022 Page Three February 12 Cash Bash Many hands will be needed to make the cash bash a successful event.

6 If you are willing to assist, we ask that you contact one of the captains who will be overseeing various areas: Debbie [kitchen] (724) 859-3186; Linda [beverages] (724) 882 8776; Barb [strip tickets] (724) 396-8169; Laurie [50/50 raffle] (724) 478-1581; Randy [clean-up/set-up] (724) 478-1581; Crystal [tickets] (724) 882-9212; Joan [theme basket raffle] (724) 994-7096; and Chrissy [desserts] (412) 607-3862. Those who are interested in helping are asked to attend the final organizational meeting in the social hall at 6:30 this Tuesday, February 8. Thank you for this consideration as we work together to secure the financial viability of our parish .

7 Theme Baskets Donations We are hoping to raffle many theme baskets at our cash bash. If any individuals or organizations are interested in contributing a basket for the raffle, we invite you to contact Joan @ (724) 994-7096. In addition, we are collecting bottles of wine and/or liquor, and snack/junk food to be included in the baskets. If you are interested in donating any of these items, a box has been placed in the vestibule to accept your contribution. Items may also be dropped off at the parish office in Apollo. Thank you for this consideration. Cupcakes Are Needed We are looking for people to donate cupcakes for our cash bash.

8 If you would like to help, please call Chrissy at (412) 607-3862. Thank you for this consideration. Scratch Off (instant) Lottery Tickets In conjunction with our cash bash our parish will have a "Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Tree." We are asking for your help. Please consider donating a lottery ticket(s) [$1 tickets, $2 tickets, $3 tickets, $5 tickets, $10 tickets, $20 tickets, $30 tickets, etc.] for our tree. Please place the ticket in an envelope marked Lottery Ticket Tree and put it in the Sunday collection basket by today, Sunday, February 6. Thank you for this consideration. Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church Offering January 30 Offering.

9 $1,156 $38 $45 Electronic Giving ..$165 Children s $1 Saint Joseph Statue $10 Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:30 to 4 Monthly Sanctuary Light Each Catholic Church has a sanctuary light that burns near the tabernacle to remind us of the presence of Jesus Christ in the reposed Blessed Sacrament. The offering to burn the monthly candle In Thanksgiving for Blessings Received or In Loving Memory of a family member or friend is $50. In 2022, the month of November is still available. If you are interested in memorializing the Sanctuary Light we invite you to contact the parish office. Fundraising Committee to Meet Our parish s fundraising committee will meet in the activities center next Wednesday, February 16, at 6:30 If you are interested in helping with fundraising activities we encourage you to attend.

10 Saint James the Greater Church Offering January 29 and 30 $3,945 $ Children $3 Electronic Giving ..$405 $10 Catholic $10 Church in Eastern $32 Throughout February the Sanctuary Lamp will burn In Loving Memory of Alphonse and Juliana Uskuraitis by Family Throughout February the Sanctuary Lamp will burn In Thanksgiving for Blessing Received by Jim and Dolly Brooks This Week the Altar Bread and Wine are provided In Loving Memory of Andrea Kunkle by Sister Bequests Please remember the parish in your estate. One of the interesting statistics regarding Wills is that over half of all adults who die each year die without a will.