Rev. Richard J. Ulam, O.S.B. Administrator

rulam@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Deacon: Mr. Robert W. Stauffer rstauffer@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Parish Secretary: Ruth Erhardt Office Hours:

9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon / 1:00 P.M.- 3:00 P.M. rerhardt@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Faith Formation: ………………..……………………….(724) 722-3141 Pastoral Care: ................................................ (724) 722-3141 Music Ministry: Deb Theis: ..............................(724) 722-3141 ................... dtheis@dioceseofgreensburg.org Facilities and Maintenance: Ron Cosalter: ......................... (724) 722-3141 ............... rcosalter@dioceseofgreensburg.org Seven Dolors Cemetery: Fr. Richard J. Ulam.………......(724) 722-3141

Mailing address: .......... PO Box 308 Yukon, PA 15698 Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: ................ 4:00 P.M. Sunday: ......................... 10:30 A.M.

Regional Mass at St. Barbara Church: 6:00 P.M.

Baptisms: By arrangement with Pastor.

Marriages: By arrangement with Pastor. Arrangements must be at least 6 months in advance.

Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office / Pastoral Care Minister to arrange a visit by the priest.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: .................. ……..3:15 P.M. ...........................and by appointment

Parish Office: .................... (724) 722-3141 Fax: .................................. (724) 722-3140 Social Hall: ....................... (724) 722-3150 Website: ................... www.sevendolors.org

16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

July 19, 2020

We, the Catholic faithful of Yukon and the surrounding areas, comprise Seven Dolors Parish. We

have a rich immigrant ancestry and a diverse ethnic heritage where Christian charity prevails. We are

committed to the Eucharist, the Good News of Jesus Christ and all teachings of the Catholic Church. We

strive to minister to the needs of those we encounter on a daily basis by centering ourselves in worship,

participating in the sacramental life of the Church, and performing works of mercy. We seek to build-up the

Kingdom of God through stewardship and service under the guidance of our patroness, Mary, the Mother of God.

A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust www.dioceseofgreensburg.org

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Dear Seven Dolors Parishioners, Our summer is moving along... with lots of twists and turns that we have never seen before! Today is Monday, July 13. Later today the Chrism Mass will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. It had been scheduled for Holy Thursday, April 9. Usually the All Star Break and Game would be coming off about now... not one MLB game has been played so far this year?! During the Christmas season of 2019 wearing a mask into a store would have set off all kind of alarms, now they are required. People are getting worn out. There is a lot of strange news floating around on the right and left. We are feeling frustrated and anxious about the future. In the middle of all this - life continues on. The parish welcomed Deacon Bob Stauffer and his wife Bonnie this past weekend. It wasn't the traditional welcome, but it was warm and friend-ly. We pray for Deacon and his ministry among us. We are moving forward as a parish. The attendance at Masses this weekend was very good. That being said, we still encourage those who are dealing with age related issues or health issues to stay at home. We add a new category to those who should stay at home - those who have traveled outside of the state. Please be considerate of your fellow parishioners and obey the quarantine guidelines - stop the spread. After all, we don't want our churches shut down again, right? You, the parishioners, are doing the right thing for your parish... you are being generous and you continue to support the parish even when you cannot attend Mass. This support means a lot.... It keeps us going during a difficult stretch in the road. When this is over, your church will be standing strong. Father Richard Ulam, OSB

REOPEN AND RENEW !!! Dear Parishioners, I hope this note finds you in good health and at peace. Soon I am going to be looking for parishioners to serve on our “Reopen and Renew Commit-tee”. The recent reopening of the churches was a blessing to all of us. That being said, we now real-ize that in our ever changing world – they could close again. I hope that our “Reopen and Renew Com-mittee” can help as we try to adapt to new ways of doing and being church. Although I am not a scien-tist, by any means, I don’t think it is realistic to imagine we can just go back to “business as usual”. We’ve got to call on the Holy Spirt and search the Sacred Scriptures to see the path the Lord is showing us. Keep tuned in to this channel for more news about “Reopen and Renew”. Fr. Richard

Shut-ins and Homebound Please remember in your prayers our parishioners who are not able to attend Mass because they are ill or homebound. Anointing of the Sick

and Holy Communion Please contact the parish office if you know a parishioner who does not attend Mass due to illness and would like to receive the sacra-ments. Cemetery Support Thank you for your ongoing sup-port for the future care of Seven Dolors Cemetery. Sanctuary Candle The sanctuary candle will burn from July 19-25, 2020 In Memory of Ronnie Grkman by his wife, Janette.

Clearance Renewal for all Volunteers &

and Employees Please watch your mail or email this month for information on re-newing your clearances to serve in the various ministries/positions for Seven Dolors Church. Sunday Lectors Needed Please consider becoming a lector for our parish. If you regularly at-tend mass on Sunday mornings and are willing to obtain your clearances as a volunteer (we will walk you through the process), please contact Kathy Bell at (814) 227-8025. WE NEED YOU!!! Traveling Catholics For nationwide Mass times and locations, call (858) 207-6277 (toll free) or go to www.masstime.org.

$6,000 Cash Give-A-Way St. Benedicts Parish, Marguerite, is selling a new $6,000 Cash Give-A-Way ticket this year. It is set to go off on Saturday, September 5, 2020 with the PA Lottery Pick 3. Cost of each ticket is $10.00. Tickets are available to purchase and sell. Please contact the Parish Office at (724) 834-9045 or call Cheryl on her cell phone at (724) 396-9227. Golden Wedding

Anniversary Mass Bishop Malesic desires to recognize all couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary during the calendar year 2020. The Jubilarians, their children, relatives or friends should contact their local parish office to register couples for this recognition. Ideally, the Jubilarians will be invited to join the bishop for a special Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass to be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Even though circumstances may not permit participation in this Mass, all couples will receive a scroll signed by the Bishop commemorating their anniversary.

Food Truck Rally A “Food Truck Rally” will be held at St. Edward Church in Herminie on Sunday, July 26 from 12 Noon to 6 PM (rain or shine). We will practice social distancing with tents and seating so you may “eat-in” or “take-out”. Featured will be 5 food trucks offering meal items and 2 trucks offering dessert items. Beverages will be available including Beer & Wine. The afternoon will also include Raffle Baskets, and other selective games of chance. Music provided by the Woods Family Trio. All CDC guidelines will be in place. All are welcome! Bishop’s Delegate If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child by anyone, contact PA ChildLine immediately at (800) 932-0313. If the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan institution in any capacity, you are also requested to contact the Bishop’s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct after you have called PA ChildLine and made a report. The Bishop’s Delegate may be reached at (724) 837-0901, Ext. 1221.

Partner Parish Fish Fry St. John the Baptist Church

St. Joseph Church When: Friday, July 31

Friday, August 28 Where: St. John the Baptist

Social Hall 416 S. Broadway St., Scottdale

Time: 11 AM-6 PM Menu: Fish Sandwich/$9

Fish Dinner/$11 (Baked/Fried w/Macaroni & Cheese

& Green Beans) Coleslaw/$1.50-Pierogis/4-$2.50

Cabbage & Noodles/$3 Call ahead take out orders:

(724) 887-7013. Take Out Only! Collecting non-perishable food

items to help restock our Charity Outreach Pantry.

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07/12/2020 Adult $3077.00 Loose 60.00 Maintenance 55.00 Total $3192.00

Envelopes Used 51

Votive Candles 12.00 Cemetery 160.00 Accent 56.00

BUDGET: To maintain the budget for Ordinary Assessable Income (OAI), the parish needs at least $4,854.00 each week, minus (-) an expected DLA Refund each month of $400.00. After the 2nd week, the parish has a current budgetary deficit in OAI of

$2,547.00. FY 20-21 budget will take effect at a later date.

STEWARDSHIP

Please remember in your prayers those men and women who serve in the Armed Forces, their fami-lies and their loved ones.

Prayer Chain For special prayer intentions this week, please call:

Martha Hazlinsky at (724) 722-4431.

Sponsor of the Week! Our parish family is most appreciative of the businesses and individuals who sponsor our parish bulletin. This week we recognize:

“Joseph W. Nickels Funeral Home, Inc.” for its generous support to Seven Dolors Church.

Gifts / Pledges (week ):21 Amount Participation $28,385.00 85 Diocesan target: $22,192.00 of 238 households 127.90% of diocesan target 35.71% participation

Remembering Those Who Serve Our Country MSGT John Barker Army - Kuwait CDR Ken Barnhart Navy - NAS Oceana, VA LCDR Tim Barnhart Navy - NAS San Diego, CA A1C Cody M. Blanish Air National Guard-Pittsburgh CPT Jedd Ferris Army - Ft. Sill, OK SFC Lori Garrett Army - Ft. Knox, KY CPR2PO Joshua Harshman Navy - Hawaii MAJ Frank E. Kostik Jr. Army - Arlington, VA SPC Bailey Kulik Army-Afghanistan MAJ Jason Levine Army National Guard-Germany BU1 Martin Riddle Navy Seabees - Spain GYSGT Jeremy Ritz Marines - Okinawa SPC Nicole Stricek Army - Reserves

DIOCESAN LENTEN APPEAL

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 85:2-8; Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Ps 36:6-7ab, 8-11; Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17; Jer 31:10-12abcd, 13; Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28 Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-130; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 [44-46] GOOD SEEDS

Today Jesus continues to speak to his followers

using parables. What a rich treasure we are given

today in three parables about the kingdom of

heaven! The kingdom is likened to a man sowing

good seed in his field, a mustard seed, and yeast

mixed with flour. As they did last week, today the

disciples press Jesus for an interpretation of one of

the parables—the parable of the man sowing good

seed. Lest we think that these parables are simply

amusing little anecdotes, Jesus’ interpretation should

be seen for what it is—a warning. Wailing and

grinding of teeth in a fiery furnace await those who

are children of the evil one. This parable points to

the struggle for today’s believer. Sometimes, through

sin, we sow weeds and prevent the love of Christ

from blossoming. Let today’s Gospel help put us back

on track. Let us recommit ourselves to preparing for

the last days, the harvest, by blossoming as the

good seeds we were created in love to be.

ALL SCHEDULES FOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS, USHERS, AND

ALTAR SERVERS ARE SUSPENDED AT THIS TIME. WE WILL BE CALLING YOU TO HELP.

COUNTERS: 10:30 A.M. Ron Cosalter / Joann Krance / Richard Rosky

MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE:

Week of July 25-26, 2020

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Apollinaris Tuesday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi Wednesday: St. Mary Magdalene Thursday: St. Bridget Friday: St. Sharbel Makhlūf Saturday: St. James

Liturgical Schedule Saturday, July 18-St. Camillus de Lellis 3:15 P.M. Confessions 4:00 P.M. John & Pearl Horvath (Lorraine Margie)

Sunday, July 19-16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A.M. For the Living & Deceased

Parishioners of Seven Dolors Church

Saturday, July 25-St. James 3:15 P.M. Confessions 4:00 P.M. For the Living & Deceased

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Sunday, July 26-17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A.M. Joe Tokarcik (Daughter Pam & Family)