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Sunday,31,October2021 THIRTY-FIRSTSUNDAYORDINARY TIME(Year B)Sunday, October202131, THIRTY-FIRSTSUNDAYININORDINARYTIMEWe are the caring, healing, vibrant Catholic Eucharistic faith community, whocelebrate and promote the grace and Divine Mercy of God through prayer and service.PASTOR / ADMINISTRATOR: Rev. Albin C. McGinnis: 724-627-7568SENIOR PAROCHIAL VICARS: Rev. James B. Farnan: 724-966-7270 Rev. Francis Frazer: 724-627-7568DEACONS: James M. Sheil: 724-998-1105 Bert Kuhns: 412-691-0890WORSHIP SITESST. ANN232 E. High St., Waynesburg, PA 15370Phone: 724-627-7568 Fax: 724-627-3735Email: saintannchurch@comcast.netOffice Hours: M-F 8:30 am to 4:00 pmOffice Manager: Marci SneeReligious Education: Melissa KirschST. IGNATIUSST. HUGH408 S. Route 88, Carmichaels, PA 15320Phone: 724-966-7270Email: sthugholcpc@windstream.netOffice Hours: M & W 9:30 am - 3:30 pmOffice Manager: Christine ZabroskyReligious Education: Linette KerrST. MARCELLUSBobtown Hill Road, Bobtown, PA 15315Religious Education: Jennifer Dickerson1340 Jefferson Rd,Jefferson, PA 15344Religious Education County Coordinator: Linette Kerr, email: linettekerr@windstream.netCounty website access: www.stmatthiasgreene.orgWEEKEND MASSSCHEDULESaturday VigilSt. Ann - 4:00 pmSt. Hugh - 6:00 pmSundaySt. Ann - 8:30 amSt. Hugh - 9:30 amSt. Marcellus - 10:30 amSt. Ignatius - 11:30 am

2Sunday, October 31, 2021 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEReconciliationConfessions are held on Saturdays,11:00 am to 11:30 am - schedule below:NOVEMBER CONFESSION SCHEDULESt. Ann - 1st Saturday / November 6St. Hugh - 2nd Saturday / November 13St. Ignatius - 3rd Saturday / November 20St. Marcellus - 4th Sat. / November 27Correction made/ Confessions are on Saturdaysnot Sundays.Sacrament of Holy BaptismBy appointment. Prior to your baby’sBaptism, you must be a practicingCatholic and attend a pre-baptism class.A Godparent must be a fully initiated,practicing Catholic, age 16 or older.Sacrament of Holy MatrimonyArrangements must be made with theParish Office at least six (6) months inadvance. Participation in marriageprogram is required.Anointing of the Sick Sick CallsPlease call 724-627-7568 for visits ofCommunion to the sick, shut-ins, andthose confined to hospital.FuneralsPlease call 724-627-7568 for funeralarrangements after regular office hours.Sanctuary CandleThe Sanctuary Candle burnsIn Loving Remembranceor for the Special Intention of:October 24, thru November 6, 2021St. HughJosephine Kozlowskiby FamilySt. AnnThe Health and Welfare of Gert Sagoskyby Husband and DaughtersSanctuary Candle Remembrancesare available at all four St. Matthias churches,for a donation 12 per 2 week period.PARISH EVENTS CALENDARSaturday, October 3011:30 am St. Ann3:30 pmSt. AnnSunday, October 318:00 amSt. Ann9:30 amSt. Ann10:00 am St. Ignatius10:15 am St. HughGood Neighbor Lunch until 12:15 pmRosary before Mass (K of C)Rosary before Mass (K of C)CCD Class (grades 1– 8)CCD Class (grades 1– 8)CCD, after Mass (Middle School/grades 6, 7 & 8)Monday, November 19:30 amSt. HughDivine Mercy Chaplet following Mass11:30 am St. AnnGood Neighbor Lunch until 12:15 pm4:30 pmSt. HughNO Elementary CCD (Grades 1-5) See Below6:00 pmSt. Marcellus All Saints Day Children’s Mass & Party (Please beearly to line up for Mass at 5:50 in Social Hall)Tuesday, November 27:00 amSt. HughELECTION DAY/voting in Social Hall until 8 pm9:30 amSt. HughDivine Mercy Chaplet following Mass9:30 amSt. HughROMANS - Adult Bible Study (Annex) Last Day11:00 am St. IgnatiusBobtown - NO Sr. Citizens (Social Hall)6:00 pmSt. HughROMANS - Adult Bible Study (Annex) Last Day6:00 pmSt. AnnMOSAIC Choir Practice (New members welcome)Wednesday, November 39:30 amSt. HughDivine Mercy Chaplet following MassThursday, November 49:30 amSt. HughDivine Mercy Chaplet following Mass11:30 am St. AnnGood Neighbor Lunch until 12:15 pm6:00 pmSt. Marcellus ChristLife/Discovering Christ (Social Hall)Friday, November 59:30 amSt. HughEucharistic Adoration after Mass until 10:30 amSaturday, November 611:30 am St. AnnGood Neighbor Lunch until 12:15 pm3:30 pmSt. AnnRosary before Mass (K of C)Sunday, November 78:00 amSt. AnnRosary before Mass (K of C)9:30 amSt. AnnCCD Class (grades 1– 8)10:00 am St. IgnatiusCCD Class (grades 1– 8)10:15 am St. HughCCD, after Mass (Middle School/grades 6, 7 & 8)SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS PARISHPulled Pork Sandwich Dinner—TAKE OUT ONLY— 12.00Sunday, November 7th, 11:30 am to 5:00 pm50 N. Morgantown St., Fairchance, PATHE PRESCHOOL AT ST. ANNInformation can be found on our website -annor call the St. Ann office at 724-627-7568.Offertory EnvelopesAll Offertory envelopes may be mailed toSt. Ann Office/St. Matthias Parish232 E. High St., Waynesburg PA 15370Your financial support is greatly appreciated andvital to the life of the parish.Diocese of PittsburghDiocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator Office: 412-456-3093Diocesan Victim Hotline: 1-888-808-1235PA ChildLine: 1-800-932-0313Call 911 immediately if a child is in danger.

3Sunday, October 31, 2021 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEM AS S I N T E N T I O N S S C H E D U L EMASS OBLIGATION FOR SUNDAYS AND HOLY DAYS BEGAN AS OF AUGUST 15, 2021.SATURDAY, October 30 - Vigil: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time4:00 pmSt. AnnGloria Gugliotta by Mike and Kim Cardella6:00 pmSt. HughOliver Field Jr. by FamilySUNDAY, October 31 - Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time8:30 amSt. AnnIn Celebration of Archie and Jeanette Trader’s 60th Wedding Anniversary9:30 amSt. HughAndy Simkovic, in Celebration of his 98th Birthday by Family10:30 amSt. MarcellusFor the People of St. Matthias Parish11:30 amSt. IgnatiusIrene Zieglar by Mike and Sandi Guritza12:00 pmSt. Ann/Wbg.Univ. Anthony Chambers by Steve and Cindy MiranovPLEASE NOTE WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE CHANGES BELOW:MONDAY, November 1 - ALL SAINTS DAY (Not a Holy Day of Obligation this year)8:00 amSt. AnnMary Ann Stash by Gregory and Mary Stash9:00 amSt. HughMildred Tekely by Kay, Jo and Libby9:00 amSt. IgnatiusCheryl Kovach (Anniversary) by Gary and Carol Polosky6:00 pmSt. MarcellusJanet Matteucci by Stephanie and Bruce GrandelTUESDAY, November 2 - ALL SOULS’ DAY / The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed9:00 amSt. HughFor All the Deceased of St. Matthias Parish9:00 amSt. MarcellusSandra Durco by George, Annamarie, Monica and Angela DragichWEDNESDAY, November 3 - St. Martin de Porres, Religious9:00 amSt. HughBetty Sue Pekar by J.D. and Jill Pekar6:30 pmSt. AnnMary Matis by Jerry and Margaret McCombsTHURSDAY, November 4 - St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop9:00 amSt. HughVictor Kovach by Jim and Lana Monas9:00 amSt. IgnatiusGene Gribble and Nancy Barber by Bo and Jessica GarnekFRIDAY, November 5 - Weekday in Ordinary Time8:00 amSt. AnnJohn and Erma Mosier by Sam and Erma Steinmiller and Family9:00 amSt. HughLiving and Deceased Members of the Altar Rosary SocietySATURDAY, November 6 - Vigil: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time4:00 pmSt. AnnGloria Jones by Attilia Shumaker6:00 pmSt. HughFor the People of St. Matthias ParishSUNDAY, November 7 - Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time8:30 amSt. AnnBrian Trader by Mom and Dad9:30 amSt. HughJosephine Kozlowski by Family10:30 amSt. MarcellusDorothy Doman by the Members of the Choir of St. Thomas the Apostle Church11:30 amSt. IgnatiusHelen Kocerka (Anniversary)12:00 pmSt. Ann/Wbg.Univ. John Cormack Jr. by Richard and Mary Jane ReeveWORSHIP SITES:St. Ann, (Waynesburg); St. Hugh (Carmichaels); St. Ignatius (Bobtown);Wedding AnniversaryParish blessings and good wishesare extended on the celebration of their60th Wedding Anniversary toArchie and Jeanette TraderMay God continue to bless their marriagewith love, good health and happiness.Congratulations!St. Marcellus (Jefferson)Happy BirthdayTo Andy SimkovicIn Celebration of his98th Birthday!May your BirthdayBe blessed in every way.

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5Sunday, October 31, 2021 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEFA I T H LI F EBAPTISMCongratulations to ourNewly Baptized,Carter William DuritskyA Children’s Mass & Party for All SaintsMonday, November 1st, at 6:00 PM atSt. Marcellus ChurchAll children (pre-schoolers, too!) & family members ofSt. Matthias Parish are cordially invited!Free admission — Join us for the fun — No RSVP necessary.5:30 PM—5:50 PM Dress in your Saints Costumes(available for children) in St. Marcellus Social Hall.The children will line up in the Social Hall to march into Mass.Your children may dress up as their favorite Saints.NO commercial Halloween costumes such as Disney princesses, superheroes, witches/demons/ghosts, etc.).Party, Light Refreshments, Children’s Gamesand GIFT BAGS following MassChild ofJay William and Gabriella (Miller)Duritskyon October 23, 2021.“There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one Godand Father of all.” — Ephesians 4:5-6At 2:00 am on Sunday,November 7, 2021,Daylight Savings Time ends.Turn your clock backone hour.R E L IG I OU S E D - C C D 2 0 21 - 2 0 2 2ALL CCD CLASSES ARE NOW IN SESSIONAT ALL SITES.See CCD weekly schedules on bulletin page 2,Parish Events Calendar.ALL CCD SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGEDUE TO COVID-19 REGULATIONSFor more CCD information visit our website:www.stmatthiasgreene.org Religious Education.Or contact Linette Kerr, atlinettekerr@windstream.net.CARMICHAELS WOMEN’SCIVIC CLUBUsed Eyeglasses CollectionThe Carmichaels Women’sCivic Clubis collecting any usable eyeglassesfor distribution to those in need.A collection box will be placed at the entrancesof all St. Matthias churches for collection.Thank you for your helpwith this worthwhile project.The Carmichaels Women’s Civic Club is seekingsponsors to purchase wreaths that will be placed onveterans’ graves at the Laurel Point Cemetery inCarmichaels. On Saturday, December 18, NationalWreaths Across America Day, remembrance wreathswill be placed on the graves of fallen veterans at morethat 2,500 locations across the country and overseas.A remembrance ceremony will be held at Laurel PointCemetery in Carmichaels at noon on this day.This year the goal of the Civic Club is to placewreaths on the graves of the 350 veterans buried atLaurel Point Cemetery. The Civic Club is seekingsponsorship from individuals, clubs, groups, andbusinesses.The cost is 15 per wreath.The deadline to sponsor wreaths is November 30th.Checks should be made out to“Wreaths Across America” and sent toThe Carmichaels Women’s Civic ClubPO Box 453Carmichaels, PA 15320.For more information, call 724-966-2486.

6Sunday, October 31, 2021 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES T. M AT T H I A S F I N A N C I A L S TAT E M E N TWe have continued to prosper as one parish of Greene County because of your generosity andfaithfulness. Thank You! Your continued involvement in the life of the parish is extremelyimportant and far out ways our financial standing. The care of souls is what we are to be aboutand the most important part of who we are. May you continue to spread the good news of theLove of Christ to all whom you meet. Thank you.There may be further questions that this report generates and we are willing to answer them on anindividual basis.Pray all ways, pray always,Fr Al McGinnis

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