Saint Blaise Parish 772 Ohio Avenue • Midland, Pennsylvania 15059

“A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust”

September 3, 2017 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary

BAPTISMS

Are held on Sundays by appointment. Attendance at our quarterly Pre-Baptism seminar is required.

RECONCILIATION

Saturdays 3 - 4 P.M.

WEDDINGS

Must be scheduled at least six months in advance.

Phone Numbers: Rectory Office: (724) 643-4050 Fax: (724) 643-6533 Religious Education: (724) 643-4663

E-mail: Parish Office: stblaisechurch@verizon.net Religious Education: sbreled@gmail.com Youth Connection: sbyouthconnection@gmail.com

Web Site: http://www.stblaiseparish.com

Diocesan Toll-Free Number for Abuse Response: 1-888-808-1235

Parish Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday:

10 - 3 P.M. Closed on Wednesdays.

Rev. Michael L. Yaksick, M. Div., M.A. Pastor

Belle D’Angelo Parish Secretary

Roberta Noah

Parish Secretary

Safe Environment Coordinator

Dorothy Mancini Music Minister

Virginia Samosky Faith Formation Program Manager

Youth Minister

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 9:30 A.M. Daily: As scheduled

Mission Statement

The mission of St. Blaise Parish is to welcome and love others with open hearts

as we share the Word of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Our Core Values

Love - showing unselfish concern for the good of others. Liturgy - building our Catholic faith through the grace of the Eucharist and Sacraments.

Sharing Faith - welcoming all to our family through prayer, service, and example.

Encouragement - inviting others to support our community by sharing their talents and gifts.

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The Collections for August 26 & 27

Holyday $219.00 Sunday Offertory $4031.00 Parish Development $354.00

Bishop’s Education Fund $10.00 CCD $5.00

Thank you for your faithful stewardship!

Saturday September 2 4:30 p.m. Lewis Moore by Nancy Moore & Family Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday September 3 9:30 a.m. Peter & Virginia Benedict by Bob & Margaret Perrone Monday September 4 Labor Day 8:00 a.m. Mark Murdoch by Thomas Michael Tuesday September 5 St. Teresa of Calcutta 8:00 a.m. James & Angeline DiMarzio by Family Wednesday September 6 8:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Weiland & Seymour Families by Ed & Alice Weiland Thursday September 7 8:00 a.m. Carol Monac by Belle D’Angelo Friday September 8 The Nativity of the BVM 8:00 a.m. St. Blaise Parishioners

Saturday September 9 4:30 p.m. Gary Stephen Hapach by Mom & Dad Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time/Grandparents’ Day Sunday September 10 9:30 a.m. Rhonda Kathryn LeFevre by Michele, Pat & Jesse Bernardi

Please note the 8 a.m. Mass time on Monday.

The Tabernacle Candle burns this week for

Peter & Virginia Benedict Requested by Family

St. Blaise Guild & Christian Mothers

Please note: Because of the Fall Festival, the Opening Mass and Meeting has been moved from this Tuesday, September 5 to next Tuesday, September 12 beginning at 6:30 P.M. in the Church. All ladies, please join us!

We continue to unite our hearts with our brothers and sisters in Texas and Louisiana who are suffering because of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Please note that Bishop Zubik has called for a special Second Collection to help them, on

September 16 and 17. The funds collected will support the efforts of Catholic Charities USA, the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, as they strive to respond to the immediate and long-term needs of the people and the Church in those areas. Thank you for any help you can give!

FALL FESTIVAL 2017 is almost here!

This annual tradition and fundraiser is only possible because of the hard work and dedication of so many

members of our parish family! Please support their efforts and bring family & friends

to join us this Friday & Saturday, September 8 & 9, from 4 to 9 P.M.!

Please see the Info. below about ways to help, and please pray for good weather—thank you!

Fr. Michael

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Our parish sympathy is extended to the families of Thomas G. Johns who passed from this life on August 14, 2017 and Marie A. (Susie) Matteo who passed on August 27, 2017. May they rest in the peace of the Risen Christ.

Fall Festival 2017

We will begin the Set-up of the Booths for the Festival this Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 6 P.M., and, if needed or because

of rain, continue on Wed., Sept. 6 at 6 P.M.

All help welcome & needed ~ please join us!

We are also in need of Baked Goods for the Bake Sale (we decided not make phone calls for that this year).

Please bring donations to the Lyceum anytime Thursday, Sept. 7 from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M., and Friday, Sept. 8 from

8 A.M. and onward.

Also, if you would like to help at the Festival, please leave a message at the Parish Office.

Fall Festival is this Friday & Saturday, September 8 & 9, 4—9 P.M. Please join us!

A Prayer for Labor Day: Lord, on this Labor Day, we thank you for the blessing of work. We ask for strength to complete the responsibilities of each day. We ask for

rest when we are weary. We ask your guidance for everyone seeking employment, and we ask that you be

with those whose faces we might never see but who work tirelessly each day for the good of us all. Amen.

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Faith Formation for Life! Lifelong. Life-giving. Lifesaving.

Religious Education Classes (CCD) Grades 1-5 begin on Wednesday, September 20 6—7:30 P.M. Grades 6-8 begin on Sunday, September 24 11 A.M.—12:30 P.M. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd-Level 1 Age 3—Kindergarten. Begins on Wednesday, September 20, 4—5:30 P.M. Please contact our Faith Formation Program Manager, Virginia Samosky, at 724-643-4663 or sbreled@gmail.com for more info. about this exciting new program! St. Blaise Youth Connection (Grades 8-12) Service: Staffing the Festival Games at our Fall Festival, September 8 & 9. Watch for more info.! Join us! Bring a friend! Email: sbyouthconnection@gmail.com. Adult Faith Formation Snacks with the Saints! Next session: Wednesday, September 20 6:30 P.M.—8 P.M. in the Lyceum We will resume our weekly meetings during the time of Religious Education Classes! This Fall, we will alternate between reflecting on the lives of the Saints, and learning more about the Wisdom Literature of the Bible. Please join us!

Parish Events

Eucharistic Adoration with Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament First Fridays, 7 - 8 P.M. in the Church. Guild & Christian Mothers Opening Mass for the new season: Tuesday, Sept.12 at 6 :30 P.M., followed by Meeting in the Lyceum. (moved from Sept. 5 because of the Fall Festival) Pray & Play: A Mother’s Rosary Group

Thursdays, 10 - 11 A.M. in classroom. Worship Night Third Fridays, 7—8 P.M. in Regan Hall. Table of Plenty Community Dinner: Fellowship & a free Meal: Last Tuesday of the month, 5 - 6 P.M. in the Lyceum. Next Meal: September 26

Fall Festival Friday, September 8 & Saturday, September 9, 4 to 9 P.M. Please join us!

HOME: Pete Barney, Michele Borowski, Ed Borowski, Jr., Kathy Bouril, Jane Bradley, George Cromo, Alex de la Cruz, Tom Czerpak, George Davis, Valerie Doyle, Carol Dunn, Bertha Giordano, Steve Hapach,

Barbara Hoffman, Eugene Hurst, Mary “Betty” Hurst, Isabelle Justice, Wendy Plansinis Kanine, Jane Kobzesf, Donald Kohan, Carol Lancos, Marilyn Loedding, Jennifer Manheimer, Betty Mantell, Sue Markoski, Mary Jane Monks, Lucas Morena, Christine Fedorko Martin, Ken Mitchell, Matthew Modany, Darlene Parker, Mary Pike, Mary Nutz, Andy Nuzzo, Kathy Pittser,Theresa Plansinis, Mary Ann Presutti, Bob Reilly, Mary Rolya, Andrew Rosepiler, Nancy Ruggeri, Robert Sladick, Patty Steff, Judy Steff, Stanley Stickles, Luke Stone, Rodney Stopp, Anna Swain, Mildred Tepsic, Rita Tornow, Andrea Torres, Louise Torres, Dominic Trivelli, Richard Williams, Evelyn Wolff, Robert Wright, Alice Zdinak.

SPECIAL CARE: Marilyn Adkins, Gary Doyle, Mickey Maroni, Helen Newadomski, Gail Rich, Marie Walton.

HOSPITAL (names will be printed upon request of the patient or immediate family member.) _________________________________________________________________

St. Blaise Bicycle-Riding Club

The next Ride will be on Sat., Sept. 16 from Ohio Pyle to Confluence.

For info. on our Bicycle-Riding Club, please contact Greg Kalamasz at

kalagreg@yahoo.com or 724-573-4816.

St. Anthony Club Auxiliary Meeting Wednesday September 13, 7:00 P.M.

At St. Monica Parish, Chippewa:

Back by popular demand...Christian Mother’s Card Party! Join us Tuesday, September 19th from

12 P.M.— 4 P.M. in Founders Hall. Food, Chinese Auction, Door Prizes, Share the Wealth Raffle and lots of fun! Tickets are $8 per person. For tickets or more

information call Janice at 724-843-2377 or Marianne at 724-846-5178.

St. Anthony Club Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner

Tuesday, September 12 4—7 P.M. $10-Adults, $4-Children (under 12)

Dinner includes Stuffed Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetable, Bread, Salad, Desert, & Coffee.

561 Beaver Avenue, Midland 724-643-1820

All welcome! Take-out available for $11