November 22, 2020 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

St. Joseph ParishLocated at 864 Chicora Rd.

Chicora, PA 16025724-445-3713

Fax: 724-607-1183 Office Hours by PHONE only:

M. T. Th. - 9:30am-Noon

Mater Dolorosa ParishLocated at 409 North Main St.

Chicora, PA 16025724-445-3713

Office Hours by PHONE only at St. Joe Rectory:

M. T. Th. - 9:30am-Noon

St. Wendelin Parish Located at 210 St. Wendelin Rd.

Butler, PA 16002724-287-0820

www.stwendelinbutler.comOffice Hours:

M. W. F. - 9:00am-Noon

VICARIATE FOUR

GROUPING 438

N. Oakland Chicora

Carbon Center

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A Message From Fr. Matt ...Dear Brothers and Sisters,I have a niece named Ceci who is a pretty amazing young woman. She is one of the smartest people I know and she just graduated in the spring from one of the best law school’s in the country at the top of the class. She got a great job at an amazing firm in Washington D.C. Plus, she is just a really good human being. I am very proud of her. When the shut downs happened, Ceci moved back to her parent’s house. She is still there, working remotely until all of this stuff changes. While she was home this summer, between studying for the bar exam and watching The Bachelor and The Kardashians, Ceci decided to challenge herself. She would see things that she liked, such as dressers, tables, and desks, and instead of waiting until she made some money to buy them, she decided to teach herself how to make them. The garage in my sister and brother-in-law’s house became a woodshop and Ceci has made beautiful things. Recently, as Ceci was putting a piece together in her room late at night, my sister heard the banging of a hammer, then Ceci exclaiming, ”Yes, Queen!” as she finished her project.Yes, Queen! I don’t know if you have heard people saying this or not recently, but it is kind of a new phenomenon. I think I know what it means. I might be wrong, but if I’m right, I like it. I think it means that she has what it takes. That she, as a woman, doesn’t have to sit by and wait for someone to swoop in and save the day. She is good enough and smart enough and if she doesn’t know how to do it yet, she will learn. That is a good thing. Yes, Queen!Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Each year, the Readings for this feast are a little different. Some years we focus on Jesus the Crucified King. Some years, Jesus the Shepherd King, and some years, like this one, Jesus the Judge King. Really, each year of the cycle has some part of the others involved as well, but this year is the Judge.We don’t much like thinking of judgment. In fact, part of the sentiment of the ”Yes, Queen” thing is that we don’t want other people to judge us, or tell us what we can or can’t do, or what we have the ability to do. There is a popular tattoo I have seen that says, ”God alone shall be my judge.” Basically, they are saying, keep your opinion of me to yourself. But the thing is, the tattoo is right. God will judge you. God will judge me. Our Readings this week make that very clear.We use all kinds of sweet words to talk about Jesus. We focus on His Love, His Forgiveness, His Acceptance. But today we are faced with His Judgment. It is an essential part of His Kingship. If we don’t take this seriously, we are denying Jesus one of His sovereign rights as King. If He is our King, He is our Judge. We need to say ”Yes, King!”The King makes it very clear how we will be judged. It isn’t just about going to Mass and Confession and saying our prayers each day, as important as that is. The Readings tell us explicitly. Have you shown mercy and compassion to the least of His people?This means two things. First, have you been generous with your time and your money? There is an old saying, ”You can’t take it with you.” While this is true of money and status, your charity you will take with you. How generous are you with the poor? It will be your evidence at the Judgment.The second way that Jesus means this is to think about the ”least” people in your life. Take a moment and think about all of the people who are a part of your life. Make a list in your head. Put the ones you love the most on the top of the list. Put the ones you love the least at the bottom. Dorothy Day says that we only love God as much as we love the people we love the least. How much love do you have for the ”least” of your people? That will be your evidence at the Judgment.So today let us say, ”Yes, King!” to Jesus. Let us recognize that Jesus alone will be our Judge, and hear His message to us. Love the least, in our community and on your list. It will be your evidence before the Judge, Jesus Christ, the King.Peace and Love,Fr. Matt

If you see Fr. Matt today or soon

wish him HAPPY 50th Birthday!

FromNovember 22, 1970

to TODAY!That’s 5-0!

I really only love God as much as I love the person I love the least.dorothy day

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS & BEYOND

Thanksgiving Day Mass is Thursday, November 26, 9:00am at SWP. This Mass will also be live streamed. There are no Masses or Open Churches at any Parish on Friday, November 27. Parish offices are closed both days. Thanksgiving Day Mass registration is now through Wednesday, November 25 at 10am. You must register for this Mass just like you do for weekend Masses: call 724-287-0820 X1 or email to registration@stwendelinbutler.com

Monday, November 23Noon Mass at MDFor Cindy Benninger By Hershberger FamilyOpen church 11am till Mass startsTuesday, November 248am Mass at SW In Memory of Regis Neff By Wilkin FamilyOpen church after Mass till 10amWednesday, November 25No MASS TODAY at 10am St. Wendelin School is in remote learning status. Mass is canceled until students return.

Wednesday, November 25 continued6pm Confessions at MD Open church 6pm till Mass starts at 7pm at MD For Mary Jeanne Rodgers By Pauline BoyleThursday, November 269am Mass at SW -THANKSGIVINGFor Parishioners of St. Joseph, Mater Dolorosa & St. WendelinOpen church will resume next week.

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGSFriday, November 27No MASS TODAY at Noon

Saturday, November 2811am Confessions at SW and MD and 11:45am at SJ4pm Mass at SWFor Margaret Young By ChildrenSunday, November 298am Mass at MDFor Parishioners of St. Joseph, Mater Dolorosa & St. Wendelin9:30am Mass at SJFor Sue Fallecker Green By Doc, Lori & Family 11am Mass at SWFor Lenny Landgraf By Aunt Sissy & Family

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Monday-Sunday, November 23-29 ~ MASSES, CONFESSIONS, OPEN CHURCHES

MATER DOLOROSA

Offertory at Mass 11/14 & 11/15 ........$3,080.00Offertory Online ...................................... $702.00Total Offertory ....................................$3,782.00Weekly Goal ......................................... $5,800.00Fiscal Year Goal ................................. $300,000.00Total Toward Fiscal Year Goal ............. $74,960.96Project Fund ................................................ $5.00Project Fund Online ..................................... $5.00Adopt A Child............................................. $25.00Adopt A Child Online ................................... $5.00Parish Share ............................................. $436.00Parish Online ............................................. $20.00Total Parish Share .................................$456.002020 Parish Share Goal ....................... $47,710.00Total PSP Received 2020/21 ............... $24,657.60All Saints Day ......................................... $35.00Retired Religious Fund ............................... $20.00

Offertory at Mass 11/15 ....................$260.00Offertory Online ........................................ $25.00Total Offertory ...................................... $285.00Weekly Goal ..................................... $1,500.00Fiscal Year Goal .............................. $75,000.00Total Toward Fiscal Year Goal .......... $12,006.00Parish Share: Monthly Envelope on Appeal ..... $100.00PSP Online .................................................$00.00Total Parish Share ................................. $100.002020 Parish Share Goal ..................... $6,289.00Total PSP Received 2020/21 ............ $13,771.00Retired Religious Fund ............................... $20.00

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH

Offertory at Mass 11/15 ................. $1,665.00Offertory Online ...................................... $155.00Total Offertory ................................... $1,820.00Weekly Goal ..................................... $3,400.00Fiscal Year Goal ............................ $175,000.00Total Toward Fiscal Year Goal .......... $34,423.00House .................................................... $00.00Parish Share: Monthly Envelope on Appeal ........ $70.00PSP Online ............................................. $35.00Total Parish Share ..............................$105.002020 Parish Share Goal ................... $20,985.00Total Received 2020/21 .................. $18,223.00All Saints Day ......................................... $10.00Retired Religious Fund ............................... $55.00

November 14 & 15 ST. WENDELIN CHURCH

Thank you for your generosity to Parish Ministries!

This Advent, walk thru the Joyful Mysteries

of the Rosary(virtually, no masks needed!)Joanne Brown, former DRE

at SJ/MD, will lead Zoom sessions on the

five Tuesdays of December: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30-8:00pm.Don’t have Zoom or know

how to get it? For help and Zoom links,contact Sue Fraley ASAP.

Call/text 724-504-3166 or email evangyam@

stwendelinbutler.com.There is no commitment! Attend one or all five,

each session stands alone!

How Are You Spiritually Preparing for Christmas?

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Catholic Identity ProgramThis program highlights a variety of virtues and values

through short lessons, prayers, Scripture references, and more.

This Week’s Virtue:HOPE

HOPE is the virtue that enables us to trust

in God’s promise to share his life with us. It makes us confident in God’s forever love

and care for us.

Faith Formation & St. Wendelin School Information...

This week’s St. Wendelin School Student of the Week is: LESLIE WELTER

Leslie is in second grade at St. Wendelin School. She is sweet, helpful,

and kind. Leslie has two siblings who also attend St. Wendelin School,

Natalie, who is in fifth grade, and Kaitlyn, who is in preschool. Her favorite things to learn about are math and animals. In her spare time,

Leslie enjoys gymnastics, riding her bike and

scooter, swimming, and watching movies.

When Leslie grows up, she would like to become

an animal rescuer. Congratulations to

this week’s St. Wendelin School

Student of the Week,LESLIE WELTER!

St. Wendelin School PTG is creating a new recipe book from our three Churches of St. Joseph, Mater Dolorosa and St. Wendelin. The book will be under the school and new Parish name. Submit recipes by Friday, December 4 to: 1. PTG email at ptgstwend@zoominternet.net OR 2. Mail to St. Wendelin School, 211 St. Wendelin Rd., Butler, PA 16002 OR 3. Place a hard copy in the school drop box. Sales start mid-January, 2021. Questions? Email the PTG at the above address.

Favorite Recipes Wanted!School organizing cookbook

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Parish NotesBLESSING BAGS FOR HOMELESS

Blessing Bags donations for homeless shelters will be gathered after each Mass at all Churches this weekend. Donations needed: fingernail clippers, fingernail files, wash clothes, hand warmers, gum, little bottles of water, band-aids, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, bars of soap, deodorant, pocket tissues, combs, chap stick, new thick socks, winter hats, alcohol wipes, hot cocoa, cheese crackers, hard candy, instant oatmeal packets, granola bars, fruit or applesauce cups, hand sanitizer.SECOND OFFERTORY THIS WEEKENDYour gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious will help thousands of senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. Offertory is this week-end, November 21 and 22.

SJ & MD GIVING TREEIt’s that time of the year again when we collect presents for Quality Life Services, Chicora. Due to covid restrictions, we are unable to place trees with tags in the vestibules of St. Joseph and Mater Dolorosa. Instead, we are utilizing email and phone calls to claim a resident’s name and their wish list. To participate now, email 2020christmasgivingtree@gmail.com or call 724-822-2415. If no answer, leave your name and number for a return call. If you prefer to have Santa’s elves shop for you, send the amount you would like spent to: Attention Giving Tree St. Joseph Administrative Center 864 Chicora Road Chicora, PA 16025A gift will be purchased using your donation, wrapped and delivered. Wrapped and tagged presents are due no later than Thursday, December 17 and are to be placed in the cry room at Mater Dolorosa or in DePaul Hall at St. Joseph during regular Mass times. We look forward to your continued generosity during these difficult times.

SW ANGEL TREEWe can’t have a Christmas tree in the SW vestibule,so, we are taking a different approach to make sure our Angel Tree happens! Starting tomorrow, Monday, November 23,“Angels” are available by calling or

stopping in SW office. When they are out, they are out. On Monday, December 14, wrapped and tagged gifts are due to SW office. On Tuesday, December 15, phone calls start for gift pick up.

2021 LOTTERY CALENDARSCalendars will be on sale after all Masses the weekend of December 5 and 6. They make great Christmas gifts! Or, purchase them Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am-Noon in the SW office. $20 each with 1,000 calendars for sale. Winners deter-mined by the three-digit PA Lottery “The Daily Number,” pulled at 7pm. Cash winnings figured by the amount of money on that calendar day. Win-ners paid at the end of the month.

MASS REGISTRATION INFO FORWEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

Thank you for registering weekly for Masses that are celebrated at all Churches on the weekends. This process needs to continue for a while longer. For weekend Masses, call 724-287-0820 X1 or email to registra-tion@stwendelinbutler.com by 3pm on Fridays. At this time, registration is for one week at a time. Please check back for registration deadlines for our special Masses in December: Im-maculate Conception, Christmas, and Solemnity of Mary. Dates for Thanks-giving Day Mass registration are now through Wednesday November 25 at 10am. Mass is at St. Wendelin at 9am, Thursday, November 26.

2021 BAPTISM CLASSESParents are required to take a Bap-tismal Class prior to having their first child baptized, or if it has been a few years between children. Online Zoom classes are being scheduled on four Mondays throughout 2021, at 6:30pm. Dates are: February 1, May 3, August 2 and November 1. To register for a Zoom session or to schedule a bap-tism, contact Barb at 724-445-3713 x4

MASS INTENTIONS REMINDERWithout knowing when our temporary Mass schedule will end, scheduling Mass Intentions for 2021 has been placed on hold. Please watch for de-tails as we learn them.

Monday:Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6;

Lk 21:1-4Tuesday:

Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11Wednesday:

Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19Thursday:

Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20-28

Thanksgiving Day (suggested):Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19

Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11-21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a;

Lk 21:29-33Saturday:

Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36Sunday:

Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7;Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19;

1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37

November 23 - 29

CONGRATULATIONS! Brady & Sadie

on the baptism of their sonCOOPER JOSEPH SHERRIEB

on November 15, 2020at St. Wendelin Church

MAY JESus ALWAYS BE HIS LIGHT

Daily Readings are also listedon our website:

https://www.stwendelinbutler.com/

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