Holy Family Parish

National Catholic Church

1921 Eden Park Boulevard

McKeesport. Pa. 15132

412.678.0566 Office; Auditorium 412.664.7009

www.hfpncc.org

Ordinary Time 7

February 19, 2012

Change of address or phone number, for parish registration, hospital visitations and sacramental needs, baptism and wedding arrangements, please contact the Parish Office by calling 412.276.5562 or 412.678.0566.Office Hours: Tuesdays & Fridays 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Evenings by appointment. Bulletin announcements should be received by Father by Wednesday for Sunday publication either by phone or E-mail at BSleczkowski@aol.com

Parish Staff:

Fr. Bruce Sleczkowski, Pastor 412.276.5562

Ted Gibala, Committee Chairman 412.678.7347

Dr. Donald Mushalko, Chopin Choir Director 412.678.4437

Wendy Blotzer, Organist, Bell Choir 412.673.4495

Deborah Parknavy, SOCL Coordinator 412.751.0106

David Kost, Lector Coordinator 412.519.7771

George Jugan, Cemetery Coordinator 412.418.5483

Parish Custodian 412.678.7347

ORDER OF LITURGY

OPENING HYMN “This Day God Gives Me” Bulletin

INTRODUCTORY RITE Page 63

ENTRANCE HYMN Daniel 9:8-9

P: O Lord, we are shamefaced like our kings, our princes and our

fathers, for having sinned against You.

R: But Yours, O Lord our God, are compassion and forgiveness! Yet

we rebelled against You.

P: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,

R: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end.

THE KYRIE Page 67

GLORIA Page 68

OPENING PRAYER

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 25b-25

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 41

L: Lord, heal my soul, for I have sinned against You.

R: Lord, heal my soul, for I have sinned against You.

Second Reading 2 Corinthians 1: 18-22

Alleluia Verse

P: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

R: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

P: The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor and to proclaim

liberty to captives.

R: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Gospel Mark 2:1-12

SACRAMENT OF THE WORD

NICENE CREED Page 71

GENERAL INTERCESSION

R: We pray to the Lord in the Spirit.

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

SANCTUS Page 76

CANON Eucharistic Prayer 4 Page 88

THE LORD’S PRAYER Page 95

COMMUNION Page 98

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

BLESSING/DISMISSAL Page 100

CLOSING HYMN “Love Divine, Love All Excelling” Bulletin

Opening Hymn: “This Day God Gives Me”

This day God gives me, strength of high heaven

Sun and moon shining, flame in my hearth

Flash of lightning, wind in its swiftness

Deeps of the ocean, firmness on earth.

This day God sends me, strength as my guardian

Might to uphold me, wisdom as guide.

Your eyes are watchful. Your ears are list’ning

Your lips are speaking, friend at my side.

God’s way is my way; God’s shield is round me,

God’s host defends me, saving from ill

Angels of heaven, drive from me always

All that would harm me stand by me still.

Rising I thank you, Mighty and strong One

King of creation, Giver of rest,

Firmly confessing, Three-ness of Persons

Oneness of God head, Trinity blest.

Closing Hymn: “Love Divine, All Love Excelling”

Love divine, all love excelling, Joy of heav’n to earth come down

Fix in us your humble dwelling, All your faithful mercies crown

Jesus source of all compassion, love unbounded love all pure

Visit us with your salvation, let your love in us endure.

Finish then your new creation, Pure and spotless, gracious Lord

Let us see your great salvation, Perfectly in you restored

Changed from glory into glory, Till in heav’n we take our place

Till we sing before th’almighty, Lost in wonder, love and praise.

THIS WEEK

Sunday, February 19, 2012 Ordinary 7

Holy Mass 9:00 A.M.

+Sophie Szalankiewicz Int. Christine Kost & son Christopher; +Helen Taimuty Int. Rosemarie Korch

Nursery School 9:00 A.M.

School of Christian Living 10:15 A.M.

Fellowship Coffee Hour 10:15 A.M.

Holy Mass 11:00 A.M.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Annunciation Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:00 P.M.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Ash Wednesday

Blessing of Ashes & Holy Mass 10:00 A.M.

Bitter Lamentations (Part 1) 7:00 P.M.

Chopin Choir Rehearsal following services

Bible & Apologetic Class following services

Friday, February 24, 2012

Stations of the Cross 7:00 P.M.

Parish Council to Read Meditations

Sunday, February 26, 2012 Lent 1

Holy Mass 9:00 A.M.

+Deceased members of the Fornal & Piekielek Families Int. Stephanie Piekielek & family +Anna Wierzbicki (1^st Ann.) Int. Allen, Wanda & Kristen Korenoski.

Nursery School 9:00 A.M.

School of Christian Living 10:15 A.M.

Fellowship Coffee Hour 10:15 A.M.

SAMBS Meeting (rescheduled) 10:15 A.M.

Holy Mass 11:00 A.M.

Youth Association Meeting (rescheduled) 11:00 A.M.

“You must know, my brethren that

through Him (Jesus) forgiveness of

sins is being proclaimed to you

Acts 13:38a

SAMBS NEWS

Society members are reminded that their 2012 dues should be paid to Martha Krusienski to receive the Polka Subscription as soon as possible. All women of the parish should consider becoming a member of the SAMBS organization.

Sunday Ministry Schedules

This Week 9:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M.

Greeters B. Kijowski A. Fioravanti

Lectors Red Team B. Zaucha

Ushers G. Jugan & S. Tadajski J. Wagner

Next Week 9:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M.

Greeters C. Trumpe A. Fioravanti

Lectors Yellow Team B. Zaucha

Ushers F. Pociask & C. Rencewicz J. Wagner

Adult Confirmation Classes

The Sacrament of Confirmation is planned to be conferred this October in our parish. Confirmation is the completion of baptism. A special class for adults who have not been confirmed will be conducted as a homes study program. If you or someone you know hasn’t been confirmed, please contact the parish office so arrangements can be made.

Pierogi Sale This Week

Help is needed on Wednesday evenings (before & after Ash Wednesday Bitter Lamentations), Thursday & Friday.

Next Pierogi Sale dates scheduled are; March 14-16^th, and March 28-30^th. Mark these dates on your calendars. Your participation is greatly needed to have a successful sale.

The Tastefully Simple & Pampered Chef orders can be picked up in the parish hall after Mass. See Bozina Kijowski or Jan Gibala. The SAMBS & McKeesport Relay for Life organizations thank you for your support.

SAMBS Annual Bake Sale Sunday March 25

between Sunday’s Masses

2011 Stewardship Report

The 2011 Stewardship report is available. Contact the Parish office for your donation for Income Tax Filing purposes.

Youth Association Sarris Easter Candy Sale

The Youth Association is conducting an Easter Candy sale to help defray the cost of Convo participation. Order forms can be obtained by any Youth Association member or in the Church vestibule bookrack. All orders must be in by March 18^th.

Bowlers Needed

Holy Family will be sponsoring a men & women bowling team to participate at the upcoming 67^th YMSR/PNCC Bowling Tournament in Schenectady N.Y. May 18-19^th. Lonnie Ruozzi (412.664.0395) will be coordinating the teams from our parish.

Spojnia Credit Union

Are you using your Spojnia Credit Union membership to its fullest advantage? Low rates, interest bearing accounts and friendly service are just of the many products and services available to you. Check out the information on the parish hall bulletin boards. If you are not a member, call 1.570.344.1513 or visit the website at www.spojniacreditunion.org Organizations can also join.

Stations of the Cross Meditation Reading Schedule

Feb. 24^th: Holy Family Parish Council; March 2^nd: Annunciation &Chopin Choir; March 9^th: Parish Lectors; March 16^th: YMSR; March 23^rd: SAMBS; March 30^th: SOCL & Youth Association.

Acolytes and Sacristans are requested to serve during the Stations of the Cross carrying the Processional Cross and Candles.

Winter Weather Conditions

Sometimes we wake up to ice and snow that

fell while we were asleep. In the event of

wintery conditions, check the parish website and

our local TV stations for Mass and program cancellation postings.

Tentative rescheduled PNU District 5 Meeting: March 10^th at 1:00 P.M.; Holy Trinity Parish Washington. (Snow Date March 17^th)

What is Ash Wednesday?

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption. It is also a time of special almsgiving and stewardship.

Why we receive the ashes? Following the example found in the book of Jonah about the Ninevites, who did penance in sackcloth and ashes, our foreheads are marked with ashes to humble our hearts and reminds us that life passes away on earth. We remember this when we are told "Remember, man (woman) is dust, and to dust you shall return, but our souls is destine for heaven" Ashes are a symbol of penance made sacramental by the blessing of the Church, and they help us develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice. The distribution of ashes comes from a ceremony of ages past. Christians who had committed grave faults performed public penance. On Ash Wednesday, the Bishop blessed the hair shirts which they were to wear during the forty days of penance, and sprinkled over them ashes made from the palms from the previous year. Then, while the faithful recited the Seven Penitential Psalms, the penitents were turned out of the church because of their sins -- just as Adam, the first man, was turned out of Paradise because of his disobedience. The penitents did not enter the church again until Maundy Thursday after having won reconciliation by the toil of forty days' penance and sacramental absolution. Later, all Christians, whether public or secret penitents, came to receive ashes out of devotion. In earlier times, the distribution of ashes was followed by a penitential procession. The ashes are made from the blessed palms used in the Palm Sunday celebration of the previous year. The ashes are christened with Holy Water and are scented by exposure to incense. While the ashes symbolize penance and contrition, they are also a reminder that God is gracious and merciful to those who call on Him with repentant hearts. His Divine mercy is of utmost importance during the season of Lent, and the Church calls on us to seek that mercy during the entire Lenten season with reflection, prayer and penance. This is why we spend time in attending special Lenten devotions and food abstinence making a sacrifice pleasing to God and not ourselves.

Lenten Devotional Material and special Lenten Offerings are available in the parish vestibule and bookrack for your Lenten pilgrimage and don’t forget to attend Lenten Services.

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24-25
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 41
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Gospel: Mark 2:1-12

KEY VERSE: "They were awestruck; all gave praise to God saying we have never seen anything like this.: Mark 2:12

READING: In today's Gospel, we continue to hear Mark's reports about Jesus' preaching and healing. Jesus has returned to Capernaum, which Mark refers to as his home. Jesus' popularity with the people thrives, and he preaches to them. The crowds are so great that the house is filled, and no one can enter through the door. Determined to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus, four men break through the roof and lower the man into the house. Jesus was moved by the faith displayed by the four determined men, and so he addressed the paralyzed man, declaring that his sins are forgiven. This passage highlights for us the connection between faith and Jesus' healing power. Jesus is said to have been moved by the faith of the paralyzed man's friends. Our prayers for those who are sick bring to them the healing presence of Jesus.

REFLECTING: The sacrament of reconciliation is always available to us. Before we receive that sacrament we are obliged to examine our consciences. We are asked to reflect critically on the state of our lives and the results of our actions. Have we allowed our gratitude for God's pardon to change our hearts? Give some serious consideration to receiving the sacrament of reconciliation with true sorrow and sincerity. Let remorse be clear in your heart and in your actions. Remember what Jesus taught us; “forgive our trespasses as we forgive those who trespasses against us.”

PRAYING: Lord, let me always say YES to your teachings so that I can live the life that You have called me to live through Your Son Jesus, Who is Lord of all.