St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 School House Lane, P.O. Box 330, Donegal, PA 15628 724-593-7479

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

St. Raymond of the Mountains Parish Mission Statement

We, the parish of St. Raymond of the Mountains (Donegal, PA)

are situated in a resort area and comprised of many rural communi-

ties. We come together to share and strengthen our faith in God

and each other by celebrating the sacraments and striving to follow

God’s teaching. We are called to be open to the Holy Spirit and to

build a stronger Faith Community by serving the needs of others,

by educating, and by welcoming all.

BAPTISMS:

Please contact the Parish Office for Baptism.

MARRIAGES:

Arrangements should be made with the Pastor at least one year in advance.

Contact Information:

Parish Office ................................ 724-593-7479

Parish Fax ................................... 724-593-5934

Website - www.straymondchurch.org

Online Giving Service

(web base electronic contributions, safe & secure) Visit www.straymondchurch.org, select the Online

Giving link and follow the commands

Catholic Charities Help Line 1-866-409-6455

In the event of inclement weather: Please check our parish

activities of cancellations at KDKA channel 2

CONFESSIONS:

Saturday: 3:30 PM.

MASSES:

Saturday (Vigil): 4:30 PM.

Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Daily Mass: 8:00 AM at St. Raymond Chapel (under office) Except Friday.

An Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction:

Every First Friday of the month after the 8:00 AM Mass until 10:00 AM.

Holy Days: See bulletin

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Closed Friday.

November 19, 2017

Parish Staff:

Rev. Richard J. Kosisko, Administrator

Email ……………... rkosisko@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Rev. Teodoro Abner Cortezano, Parochial Vicar

Email ………….... tcortezano@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Bill Pospisil, Coordinator of Faith Formation

Email……..……….. bpospisil@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Mary Strucaly, Parish Secretary

Email……….…. ....mstrucaly@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Addy Evangeliste, Bulletin & Parish Website Email………….. aevangeliste@dioceseofgreensburg.org

St. Raymond of the Mountains Church November 19, 2017

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER

UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Readings for the Week of November 19, 2017 Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/Ps 128:1-5

1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30

Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158

Lk 18:35-43

Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31/Ps 3:2-7/Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15

Lk 19:11-28

Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29/Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15

Lk 19:41-44 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/1 Chr 29:10bcd-12

Lk 19:45-48

Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13/Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19 Lk 20:27-40

Next Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/Ps 23:1-3, 5-6

1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:31-46

"But the man who received one went off and dug a hole in the ground and buried his master's money." This servant

was scared. He didn't want to take any risks and just want-

ed to play everything safe. As he confesses to his master,

"Out of fear I went off and buried your talent in the ground." And the master was not pleased. The other serv-

ants who invested the money he gave them were richly

rewarded for their efforts to produce more. But this serv-ant was punished for letting his fear rule the day.

What factors are keeping us from making a return on

God's investment in us? He has given us all life, and each of us also has a special collection of "talents" to make use

of. We have certain gifts, skills, experiences, resources,

and abilities that (though we may not often think about it)

come from God. He calls us to make the most of these things, not just to take them for granted or bury them in

the ground, so to speak. Our gifts are meant not just for

our own enjoyment, but to help others, to spread truth and goodness and beauty to the world around us.

Sometimes, however, we fail to really capitalize on our

potential. Laziness, distraction, or self-pity can get in the way if we are unwilling to put in the hard work to improve

our natural gifts, if we allow ourselves to zone out with

entertainment or frivolous pastimes instead of making

good use of the time entrusted to us, or if we wallow in negativity by focusing on what we don't have instead of

embracing what we do.

Each moment is a gift from God. May we seize every opportunity to multiply the investment God has made in

us so that we may be worthy to hear God tell us, "Well

done, my good and faithful servant."

Please remember in your prayers: Fr. Thomas Acklin O.S.B., Pam Balow, Kelly Brady,

Beth Brown, David Budinsky, Ginger Cairns, Terry Cavicchio, Mary Cauley, Don Critchfield, Sandy

Critchfield, Amanda Dennis, Dan Deplama, Dave DeWitt,

Francis Ernesty, George Estochin, Laura Estochin,

Mildred Estochin, Albert G, Bill G., Patty Gadek, Gerald, Rose Henrickson, Barry Huey, Mitchell Johnson, Elivita

Jones, Jadon Kalp, Jim Kalp, Carol Kelly, Ryan Kelly,

Flo Kinneer, Frank Kuhns, Namon Lilly, Jim Mcllnary, Juanita Miller, Richard Miller, Theresa Miller, Margaret

Mollick, Courtiney Mastowski, Mindy O., Bill O’keefe,

Chris Petrarca, Greg Petrucci, Madeline R., Karen Rega, Bernie Rusinko, Bill Schulte, Gertrude “Chub” Shaulis,

Ted Shaulis, Helen Sparks, Ernestine Stanton, John

Strucaly, Mike Terretti, Theresa, Colleen and sons,

Denise Thomas, Jane Waite, and Dewayne Wallace.

Our devotion to Mary is a significant aspect of our Cath-olic Faith. She is the Mother of Jesus and our Mother

through Baptism. She is the model Christian and a sym-

bol of the Church. In “The Joy of the Gospel”, Pope

Francis states that we, like Mary, must be concerned about and treat others as a mother does her children.

“Our first mission is to the poor, the sick, the despised,

those overlooked.” (#48) Just as a mother listens to her children, learns the difficulties they are encountering and

speaks in such a way as to help them understand, so

should we listen and speak to others. We must find in our hearts the source of living water so that we know what

must be said and how to say it. (#139) There is a “close

connection between Mary, the Church and each member

of the faithful, based on the fact that each in his or her own way brings forth Christ.” (#285) The “interplay of

justice and tenderness, of contemplation and concern for

others, is what makes the ecclesial community look to Mary as a model of evangelization. We implore her

maternal intercession that the Church may become a home

for many peoples, a mother for all peoples, and that the

way may be opened to the birth of a new world.” (#288).

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS

Thanksgiving Day Mass will be held

on Thursday, November 23, at 9:00 a.m. in the Church.

The Parish Office will be closed on

Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 due to Thanksgiving holiday.

The Second Collection to day is for the annual

Diocesan Poverty Relief Fund and Catholic Relief

Services (CRS) Appeal. Thank you for your generosity.

Christian Mothers Cookbook, info in the back of the Church!

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

St. Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer

This Christmas Novena, also known as Christmas Anticipation Novena or Prayer to Obtain Favors, is prayed 15 times a day for

25 days beginning on the Feast Day of St. Andrew the Apostle (Nov. 30th) until the Eve of Christmas (Dec. 24th). It is believed that

whoever recites this prayer 15 times a day for these 25 days will obtain what is asked. Even though the novena is titled St. Andrew

Christmas Novena, it is addressed to God Himself, asking Him to grant our request in the honor of the birth of His Son at Christ-

mas. It is a powerful novena.

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure

Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold.

In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayers and grant my desires, through the merits

of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

Imprimatur – Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York – Feb 6, 1897.

If you know of a “family in need” this holiday season, please share the information with the Parish Office

(724-593-7479). All information is confidential.

You Are Invited

The Creation Care Team welcomes Ellen Keefe of PA Clean-

ways who will talk with us about recycling on Monday, No-

vember 27 at 6:00 pm in the St. Pius X Meeting Room. What

can be recycled? What can’t and why? Where can recycled

items be taken. Does recycling really help the environment or

just make people feel good about doing something? Come join

others for an informative conversation. Mark your calendar

now: November 27, 6:00 p.m. at St. Pius X Meeting Room.

Mark your calendars!

We just received notice from the Head Elf that San-

ta will be at St. Raymond on Sunday December 10th for

Breakfast with the Children and those who are young at heart.

Join us in the Social Hall after the 10:30 Mass for photos

with Santa, breakfast and of course crafts. Signup sheets will

be on the back table of the church.

Breakfast to include: French Toast sticks, waffles, sausage,

scrambled egg, hash browns and fruit with Milk, Orange

Juice and Coffee for the big kids.

This activity is free for children, donations will be accepted

to cover the cost of this event.

Welcome Father Teo and Thanksgiving Dinner - last Sunday, November 11, 2017

Thank you everyone!

This Week in the Parish

Sunday, November 19 - 8:00 a.m. Morning Mass

- 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond

Religious Ed. Classes (CL)

- 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass Wednesday, November 22 - 6:30 p.m. choir Practice (CH)

Thursday, November 23 - 9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Mass

- Parish Office Closed

Friday, November 24 - Parish Office Closed

Saturday, November 25 - 4:00 p.m. Pray the Rosary (CH)

- 4:30 p.m. Evening Mass

Sunday, November 26 - 8:00 a.m. Morning Mass

- 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond

Religious Ed. Classes (CL)

- 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass

(RC) = Rectory Chapel (RM) = Rectory Meeting Room

(CH) = Church (CL) = Classrooms (PH) = Parish Social Hall

2017 ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE

DECEMBER 4--ST. FLORIAN, UNITED--7:00 PM

DECEMBER 9--VISITATION, MT. PLEASANT

--11:00 AM

DECEMBER 11--ST. ALOYSIUS, DUNBAR--7:00 PM

DECEMBER 16--ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST,

SCOTDALE--11:00 AM

DECEMBER 19--ST. RAYMOND OF THE MOUNTAINS, DONEGAL--7:00 PM

DECEMBER 21--ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST,

CONNELLSVILLE --7:00 PM

Our Weekly Offering OFFERTORY - November 11 & 12, 2017

(103 out of 388 envelopes used which is 27%)

Envelopes $3,331.75

Loose 629.00

Monthly 50.00 Youth 00.00

Total $4,010.75

Needed for Expenses $4,600.00 Difference -$589.25

Many thanks and may God Bless you

for your generosity!!!

Up Coming Event Dec. 8 - 7:00 p.m. - The Immaculate conception of the

Blessed Virgin Mary

Dec. 24 - 5:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve

Dec. 25 - Midnight Mass 12:00 a.m.

Dec. 25 - 10:00 a.m. - Christmas Day morning Mass

Dec. 31 - 4:30 p.m. - New Years Eve

Jan. 1 - 10:00 a.m. - New Years Day morning Mass

MASSES THIS WEEK

Sat. - November 18 - Vigil: Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. + Joe Bailey (Micky & Linda Sisson)

Sun. - November 19 - Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. + Larry Clark (Strucaly Family)

10:30 a.m. Our Parish Members

Mon. - November 20 - Weekday

8:00 a.m. + Stephanie Yaze (Mary Strucaly) (Chapel)

Tues. - November 21 - The Presentation of the Blessed

Virgin Mary

8:00 a.m. + Lorraine Kemp (Pat & Noreen Brady) (Chapel)

Wed. - November 22 - St. Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr

8:00 a.m. + Cecelia Jenca - Birthday (Tidwell Family) (Chapel)

Thurs. - November 23 - Thanksgiving Day

9:00 a.m. Special Intention (Church)

Fri. - November 24 - St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest

NO MASS SCHEDULED

Sat. - November 25 - Vigil: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

4:30 p.m. + Andrew F. Jenca - Anniversary of Death

(Tidwell Family)

Sun. - November 26 - Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the

Universe

8:00 a.m. Our Parish Members

10:30 a.m. + Betty Skovira (Al & Dorothy Goor)

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

SERVERS

Thurs. Nov. 23 9:00 a.m. - Nico Pisula

Sat. Nov. 25 4:30 p.m. - Connor Drazel Sun. Nov. 26 8:00 a.m. - Kaylea Voke

Sun. Nov. 26 10:30 a.m. - Cheyenne Honeycutt

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Thurs. Nov. 23 9:00 a.m. - Dot Farkosh

Sat. Nov. 25 4:30 p.m. - Susan Waite - Dorothy Voke

- ginger Cairns

Sun. Nov. 26 8:00 a.m. - Kathleen Smith Mizik

- Rachel Burke

- Noreen Brady

Sun. Nov. 26 10:30 a.m. - Deneen Vinkler

- Jack Kinsey

- Cheryl Cupps

READERS

Thurs. Nov. 23 9:00 a.m. - Tim Pisula

Sat. Nov. 25 4:30 p.m. - Candy Brangard

Sun. Nov. 26 8:00 a.m. - Bill Pospisil

Sun. Nov. 26 10:30 a.m. - Diane Kinsey

Oakland Catholic High School proudly announces

that the following student in our parish has achieved

honor roll status for the first quarter, 2017-2018 school

year: Highest Honor: Audrey Aronis