Parish Office Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 2:30PM Phone: 724-285-3285 Fax: 724-285-4715

Pastor Fr. Ward Stakem, OFM, Cap.

saintmaryinhermanfr@zoominternet.net Parochial Vicar

Fr. James Kurtz, OFM, Cap Director of Religious Education

Barb Moran - 724-285-3285 Preschool Teacher

Amy Pettinato– 724-285-3285

Church Secretary/Bookkeeper Mrs. Linda Green

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Facilities Manager Frank Huncheck

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Fr. Gary Stakem, Fr. Albert Alexandrunas, Br. Joe Day

Fr. Victor Kriley 724-282-1485

821 Herman Road Butler, PA 16002

Sunday Masses

Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 9:30 AM

St. Joseph Saturday 6 PM Sunday 8 AM & 11 AM

Daily Masses Monday - Saturday 8 AM

St. Joseph Monday - Saturday 9 AM

Holyday Masses9 AM & 7 PM

Saturday Confessions 12:00 - 1:00 PM 3:45 - 4:15 PM

St. Joseph Saturday 11 AM - Noon

Once we become attuned to our great longing for God, we grow in trust that Jesus is the bread of life who fills us with God’s goodness. Assured that we need never hunger again, our faith leads us to thirst—for justice, mercy, or care for those who are on the peripheries, and for an ever-greater relationship with God and within the Christian community. With this spiritual growth, we recognize that we must act in order to meet the needs of those who are physically hungry or thirsty, and that we may have the opportunity to lead others to Jesus, the bread from heaven that gives life to the world. In what ways is Jesus your bread of life? How are you called to provide bread, physical or spiritual, to others?

MISSION STATEMENT St. Mary of the Assumption Parish is a Welcoming Faith Community

Dedicated to Building God’s Kingdom by Worship and Through Education, Love, and Service to All.

Sunday, August 5th from 11AM-9PM. Ham or Char-Grilled Chicken Dinners are served from 11AM-5PM. Adults and carryouts: $11.00 Children ages 4-10: $5 Children 3 and under: Free. We will have food, games, music, and a basket raffle. It will be fun for the whole family.

Please pray for good weather. If you have some spare time, lend a helping hand, especially if you see someone who needs help.

Alternate Seating For Those In Need And Low Gluten Hosts

Contactthepriestinthesacristybefore Mass ifyouareunabletositinthefrontpewstoreceiveHolyCommunionorhaveaglutenintolerance.AccommodationsareinplacebutFatherneedstoknowinordertoassurethatyoureceiveHolyCommunionduringtheMasscelebration.

On Mission For The Church Alive!

Do Not Work for Food that Perishes but for the Food that Endures for Eternal Life – God, in his providence, created the world and everything in it. He made it all very good and sets us forth into the world to enjoy the beauty and substance of his creation. However, the created world is not meant to be a distraction from God, but rather that which draws us ever deeper into the mystery of his Fatherly love for us. His greatest gift to us, and that which unites us most fully to him, is the gift of himself in the Eucharist. Under the appearance of humble bread and wine, Jesus comes to us as nourishment and strength. However, this food not only nurtures our bodies, but our souls as well, enlivening us as we make our pilgrim journey to heaven. From the Eucharist flows the life and mission of the Church as, united in Holy Communion we are formed as the Body of Christ to do his will on earth. As the implementation of the On Mission for The Church Alive! initiative draws near, may we not be distracted by the things of this world that will ultimately pass away, but instead focus on the Eucharist as we are united in faith and walk together to eternal life. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.

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St. Mary of the Assumption . . . . . . . . Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 4:30PM Sunday: 9:30AM 821 Herman Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekdays: 8AM Butler, PA 16002-0349 . . . . . . . . . . . . Confessions: Saturday: 12 - 1PM 3:45 - 4:14PM

St. Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 6PM Sunday: 8AM and 11AM 315 Stoney Hollow Rd . . . . . . . . . .. .Weekdays: 9AM Cabot, PA 16023-9571 . . . . . . . . . . . Confessions: First Friday: 8:30 - 8:55AM Saturday: 11AM - 12PM

St. John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 4PM Sunday: 8:45AM 668 Clearfield Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekdays: 7:30AM Monday & Thursday Fenelton, PA 16034-9743 . . . . . . . . . . Confessions: Saturday: 3:15 - 3:45PM and by appointment

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR LOVED ONES WHO ARE HOMEBOUND OR ILL

Mrs. Paul (Linda) Michel, Leo Hinterlang, Rodney Scott, Andy Durand, Joyce Steele, Tim Zendron, Fr. Victor Kriley, OFM, Cap., Art Schnur, Bill & Anna Cranmer, Marlene (Michel) Fisher, Jim Schiebel, Frank J. Schmiedlin, Joanie Neigh, Colene Deal, Mary Wagner, Marge Karenbauer, Alice Spinneweber, Lainey Heller, Patricia Green, Christina Salasky, Eddie Zedrick, Nick Miller, Tom Miller, Jeffrey McConnell, Dan Fair, Sharon Rosenbauer, Zach Collins, Sally Ann Bulger, Adam Snow, Babs Schnur, Bernice Durand

To enable the parish to provide a more complete ministry to those listed here please give us a phone number, contact person, and location of these brothers and sisters. We would like to have a more frequent contact with them.

ST. MICHAEL, THE ARCHANGEL,

DEFEND US IN BATTLE... Pray for those in the military:

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Outdoor Mass At The R.C. Men’s Club

The RC Men’s Club will be holding an outdoor mass on August 12th at 2PM. Father Matt from St. Wendelin’s and St John’s will be celebrating the mass. All are welcome to attend.

St. Mary’s Bus Trip

The trip is from November 6-8, 2018. The price is $485.00 per person. This three day trip includes transportation, most meals, admissions to Stage Show "A Christmas to Remember", Sight and Sound Theater production of "JESUS", tour of Amish farm and countryside, and shopping at Kitchen Kettle. On the way home, 4 hour fun at Hollywood Casino (includes $35 free slot play and $5 coupon toward your lunch.) A deposit of $100 reserves your seat and the balance is due by September 21st. For itineraries and info call Juanita Collins at 724-287-7741.

Preschool Program

St. Mary’s Preschool Program is still accepting preschool registration for the 2018-2019 school year. Your child must be 3 by September 1, 2018 to be in our preschool class and 4 by September 1st for our pre-kindergarten class. Please stop into the church office to pick up a registration form. If you have any questions, please call 724-285-3285.

Religious Education

Registration forms for Grades Pre K– 1st of “Catechesis of the Good Shepherd” have been mailed to families with children in that age range. Additional forms are in the back of the Church. As we have previously requested, we need parent volunteers to help teach in our Children’s Faith Formation Program. We urge parents to consider helping us. Information about the Time and Location of the other grades will be sent to families at the beginning of August. Final decisions will depend upon the number of adults we have to staff our program at St. Mary’s.

Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Married Couples

Retrouvaille offers help to couples experiencing trouble in their marriage. The weekend of September 7, 2018 and post sessions focus on rebuilding marriage through better communication, listening, and understanding. Contact Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434. More information is available at www.retrouvailleofpittsburghinc.org.

Holy Hours At St. Paul’s

Holy Hour for Peace: Monday, August 13th, at 7PM at St. Paul, Butler. Included are Prayers for Peace, Vocations, On Mission for the Church Alive, Novena Prayers of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rosary, and Benediction. Divine Mercy Holy Hour: Tuesday, August 21st, at 7PM at St. Paul, Butler. Included are Prayers for Family Healing, Divine Mercy Chaplet, On Mission for the Church Alive, and Benediction.

Office Closed On August 15th

St. Mary’s Church Office will be closed on Wednesday, August 15th.

Register for St. Mary Preschool; 724 - 285 - 3285

August 5, 2018 St. Mary Annual Picnic.

August 15, 2018 Holy Day Of Obligation– The Assumption. Masses Are At 9AM and 7PM.

August 15, 2018 Church Office Is Closed.

September 7, 2018 Earlybird Drawing For The Sports Raffle At 9PM.

September 21, 2018 Money Due For The St. Mary Bus Trip.

September 22, 2018 Sports Raffle.

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WEEKLY GATHERINGS St. Monica’s Family Group – Tuesdays 1-2PM; Church Men’s Scripture Study - Wednesdays @ 9AM; Marian Hall Women’s Scripture Study - Wednesdays@ 9AM; Library SFO - Wednesdays @ 7PM - Marian Hall Legion of Mary - Thursdays @ 9AM Life Teen - 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month @ 5:30PM

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Holy Sepulcher Bazaar

Holy Sepulcher Church Bazaar (1304 East Cruikshank Rd., Butler) is on Sunday, August 12th. Features include: a giant flea market that opens at 8AM, a huge Chinese raffle, bingo, money raffles, games, food, and entertainment, opening at 11AM. Chicken and ham dinners will be served from 11AM-6PM. Take-outs are available. The cost for dinner is $10/adult, $7/child under 12. For additional information please visit www.facebook.com/HolySepulcherBazaar.

Golden Wedding Anniversary

Our Diocese is planning its annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration for couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary any time during 2018. The event is Sunday, October 7th, with Bishop Zubik, who will celebrate a Mass at St. Paul Cathedral at 2:30PM. A light reception will follow. If you are interested contact Hope at 724-285-3285 by Sunday, August 5th.

Magnificat Pittsburgh Prayer Breakfast

Ladies, come to the Magnificat Pittsburgh prayer breakfast on August 25th, from 9AM to Noon at the Double Tree by Hilton, Cranberry Twp. Hear dynamic speaker Dr. Carol Razza who will minister to you and tell her story of God’s work to free her from the lies that put her in a place of fear and shame. Through God she broke free to live His purpose and plan for her. She will remind you that the Father speaks freedom into our lives and that is our dwelling place. Carol is a psychotherapist, author, and on faculty at a seminary in Florida. Cost of the breakfast is $23. To register call Kay at 724-772-6749 or go to www.magnificatpittsburgh.org. Registration deadline is August 17th.

Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of our Lady of Perpetual Help

Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of our Lady of Perpetual Help in Uniontown, PA on Sunday, September 2nd. There will be a Mass, Confessions, children's activities, healing service, conferences, large gift shop, and food for sale. Cost for the bus is $10. The bus departs Butler at 9AM and return around 8PM to reserve a seat call Janet at 724-287-0689.

Public Card Party

A Public Card Party hosted by the Christian Mothers & Women of St. Joseph parish - Cabot is on Monday, August 13th at NOON with lunch followed by the card party. Any other games or cards can be played, however, bring some friends to fill your table of 4. A $5 per person donation also includes lunch. Come join us for lunch and an enjoyable afternoon. Also available are Butler Flavorings (dark & clear vanilla; maple and almond) and USA-made RADA cutlery. As always we thank you for your support - the card parties help with various women and children's functions."

Saint Michael Rosary Makers

The Saint Michael Rosary Makers have been making rosaries for 11 years and have sent over 90,000 rosaries all over the world. If you would like to join this fun, worthwhile organization, consider coming to our next meeting on Tuesday, August 7th at 6:30PM in the St. Michael the Archangel Parish hall (432 Center Ave., Butler). Rosaries are easy and fun to make. All materials are supplied by the Rosary Makers. For more information contact Barb at 724-287-2805.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2018 ST. DOMINIC, PRIEST 8 AM MARY CATHERINE “WIDENHOFER” FELLO (GENE & SHIRLEY WIDENHOFER)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:30 AM BR. SIGMUND DENGG (GARY & LOUISE MARTIN)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2018 ST. JOHN VIANNEY, PRIEST 8 AM PATRICIA KARENBAUER (MARGE & DEB) 4:30 PM ROBERT SCHNUR (DOROTHY SCHNUR & FAMILY)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018 ST. TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS, VIRGIN & MARTYR 8 AM DALE KARENBAUER (DEAN & DEBBIE SPAHN & FAMILY)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2018 ST. LAWRENCE, DEACON & MARTYR 8 AM THE LIVING & DECEASED OF THE ALFRED & MARY SPOHN FAMILY (MIKE & LIZ SPOHN)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018 ST. CLARE , VIRGIN 8 AM MARY CATHERINE FELLO (GERARD & CATHY GREEN) 4:30 PM PARISHIONERS OF ST. MARY’S

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2018 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:30 AM PARISHIONERS OF ST. MARY’S

MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2018 THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD 8 AM JOHN “BERNIE” LEINENBACH (JAMES LEINENBACH)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 ST. SIXTUS II, POPE, & COMPANIONS, MARTYRS; ST. CAJETAN, PRIEST 8 AM ALICE & DONALD (STEVE BIEDENBACH)

COLLECTION COUNTERS

Aug. 6 Finance Council

Aug. 12 Joann Lindstrom, Pam Schnur, Josi Nebel, and Cheryl Weiland

Aug. 11 Saturday 4:30 PM

1. Rege Convery 2. Cindy Collins B. Paul Collins C. Derek Spahn

Jim Miller

Victoria Nebel Claire Nebel

Aug. 12 Sunday 9:30 AM

1. Barb Moran 2. Grace Leroy B. Kip Collins

Wendy Collins

Gianna Collins Brady Collins

Eucharistic Ministers

Readers Altar Servers

Aug. 15 Wednesday 9 AM Assumption

1. Cathy Green 2. Deb Crusan B. Mickey Weiland C. Marge Kladny

Cathy

McGee

Aug. 15 Wednesday 7 PM Assumption

1. Gina Stutz 2. Carole Oresick B. Rick Hoffman C. Patty Jackman

Betty

Hoffman

Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed

FINANCIALS : JULY 29, 2018

Offertory: $3,241.25Candles: $59.00ParishShare: $550.00

Parish Share Goal: $52,654.00 Donations Collected: $27,556.25 Balance Due: $25,097.75 ATTENDANCE 283

Monday, August 6: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10 Tuesday, August 7: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday, August 8: Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday, August 9: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 16:13-23 Friday, August 10: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Saturday, August 11: Hb 1:12 — 2:4; Ps 9:8-13; Mt 17:14-20 Sunday, August 12: 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Ps 34:2-9; Eph 4:30 — 5:2; Jn 6:41-51

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