Rev. Charles Speicher, Pastor PO Box 149 / 527 Bairdford Road Bairdford, PA 15006

Sunday, June 10, 2018

A Parish of “Deer” Hearts and Gentle People

Parish Mission Statement: Saint Victor Parish serves the growing Catholic Community of West Deer Township and surrounding areas. We provide opportunities for worship, faith formation, and evangelization through the Sacraments. In all that we do as a faith community, we reflect the values of the Gospel and bring people closer to God.

Rectory

Rectory Fax

Religious Ed. (CCD)

Activity Building

(724)265-2070

(724)265-6316

(724)265-4040

(724)265-4017

Mass Schedule May through Labor Day Weekend

Saturday Evening 4:00 P.M. Sunday Mornings 8:00 & 10:00 A.M., 12:00 Noon

Sunday after Labor Day through April Saturday Evening 4:00 P.M. Sunday Mornings 8:00 & 10:45 A.M., 12:15 P.M.

Daily Mass: 8:00 A.M. Monday - Friday

Rectory Business Hours: 9:00-12:00 P.M. & 1:00-4:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday

Holy Days & Holidays: Please consult the bulletin

Registrations: Every family in our Parish area should be properly registered. Call the Rectory, stop by during business hours, or visit our parish website to register.

Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday mornings

Parish Contact Information

Rectory E-mail: stvictors@consolidated.net

Safe Environment E-mail: safestv@consolidated.net

Visit Us Online! www.stvictors.org

SAINT VICTOR PARISH BAIRDFORD, PA

Parish Staff

Pastor

Rev. Charles Speicher

Secretary/Safe Environment

Amy Salera

Bookkeeper/Secretary

Sr. Michael Mack, OSB

Parish Maintenance

Chris Galbraith

Coordinator of Religious Ed

Lisa Cuzzo

Secretary of Religious Ed.

Mary Jo Mehal

Wellness Coordinator

Bernie Shipeck

Parish Musicians

Judy Boland Dave Dineff

Jan Dineff Bonnie Duryea

Parish Finance Council

Doug McCausland

Al O’Neil

Ray O’Rourke Karl Smrekar

Parish Pastoral Council

Joe Catanese Pat Copelin

Tom DeMartini Dennis Duryea

Sam Houpt Jackie Jaros

Annie O’Neil Rob Zaremski

Ministry

Confession

Every Saturday 3:30 P.M.

Baptism

Third Sunday of the month after

the last mass. Call the rectory to

schedule.

Marriage

Arrangements are made by the

engaged couple with the parish

priest at least six months before

the wedding.

RCIA

Interested in learning more

about becoming a Catholic

Christian? Call the Rectory for

more information.

DIOCESAN CHILD

PROTECTION HOTLINE

1-888-808-1235

CCD & Youth News

CCD Teach er s Wanted !

Cal l 724 -26 5-4 040 for Mor e In fo!

Transfiguration & St. Victor Parishes

Join Us the Brightest Week of Summer!

Registration & Volunteer Forms Located on the large shelf in the Narthex & on our parish website:

è Volunteer Forms Due ASAP

è Registration Due June 15

Where: Transfiguration Church (100 McKrell Road)

When: June 25 – 29, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon each day Ages: 4 – 11 Cost: No Fee (donations accepted)

Need More Information? Call 724-265-3284 or 724-265-4040

Congratulations St. Victor Parish High School Seniors These students completed religious education by either at-tending St. Victor’s Youth Ministry Group or Catholic Schools. They were honored during 12:00pm Mass on Sunday, June 3.

Ben Bokulich Sarah Bonner Reed Bursic

Austin Dorman Brady Groves Emily Mischen

Alexander Settembrino Aviano Shelestak Nathan Sullivan

Jennifer Weigand Samantha Woloszyk

May God's blessing follow you all as you find new journeys to travel. May you walk safely along the pathways of your dreams. May his gentle hand guide the decisions you will make and the passions that you follow. May your hearts and lives always re-flect his love and truth, And may hope be a light within you that you carry into each new day. Amen.

Special Thanks to the Adult Leaders who guided these students through their Youth Ministry Journey: Mrs. Cheryl Finn, Mrs. Sandi Hazlett, Mrs. Katie Jones, Mrs. Annie O’Neil, Mrs. Laurie Rossi, and Mrs. Donna Weigand.

Accepting 2018-2019 CCD Registrations We are asking all CCD Families (new and old) to complete registration forms for the 2018/2019 school year. Forms can be found on the large shelf in the Narthex, downloaded and printed from the parish website or call the CCD office at (724)265-4040. Fee: $35 for one child, $60 for two, $75 for more than two.

Need an adult willing to

organize & facilitate the

crafts station!

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 10, 2018

This Week at St. Victor’s

Sunday, June 10 CCD Catechist Luncheon, 1:00pm - Activity Building

Monday, June 11

Tuesday, June 12 Bible Study, 9:00am - Under Church

Wednesday, June 13

Thursday, June 14 Parish Bingo, 7:00pm - Activity Building

Friday, June 15

Saturday, June 16

Sunday, June 17

Check out our parish

website for

Event Updates

Stay Connected… Like Us!

https://www.facebook.com/SaintVictorParish/

Please remember those who have passed from this life, especially:

Carol McCann

Sacrament of Matrimony

Tuesday, June 19 ~ 6:00pm

Thomas Nwranski & Chelsea Heckel

One Flag, One Land, One Heart, One Hand, One Nation Evermore.

~Oliver Wendell Holmes JUNE 14

S T . V I C T O R P A R I S H

· Baptism Preparation Program ~ To Register, call the Rectory at 724-265-2070. The next program for parents and Godparents preparing for the Baptism of their child will be Saturday, July 14, 10:00 to 11:30am, in the large classroom under the Church. The Baptism Program is offered quarterly. Parents are encouraged to take part in this gathering even before the birth of their child. It is important that parents and Godparents be-come even more aware of the beauty of the Rite of Bap-tism and their responsibilities in raising children in the

practice of the faith.

· Weekly Bible Study ~ Join us for a weekly Bible Study every Tuesday, starting at 9:00am, in the large class-room under church. We are studying the Book of Exo-dus with an eye for the ways in which this book of the Bible points to Jesus Christ as He said it did. Drop in anytime this summer! Need more info? Email Della at

della3@consolidated.net.

· Have you ever wanted to learn more about Catholicism? Maybe you have thought about joining the Church? Did you answer “YES” to these questions? If you are an adult (18+) and have been thinking about becoming a Catholic Christian call the Rectory at (724)265-2070 for

more information about the RCIA process.

Stuffed Animal Collection Please help Transfiguration Parish collect stuffed animals to use as prizes for their booth at West Deer Community Days (August). You may donate slightly used or new stuffed animals by placing them in the box at the bottom of the steps in the basement of St. Victor Church or contact Sandi Hazlett at 724-265-4331 for pick up or additional information. Thank you in advance for your contribution by helping Transfiguration host a successful booth and putting a smile on children’s faces!

Summer Camps at St. Joseph High School (Natrona Heights)

· Musical Camp ~ June 25-29, 9:00am-12:00pm daily. Students entering grades 4 thru 8. Cost: $25/student.

· Basketball Camp ~ Girls (July 10-12) & Boys (July 17-19), 5:00-7:00pm daily. Students entering grades 3 thru 8. Cost: $40/student.

· Girl’s Volleyball Camp ~ July 24-26, 5:00-7:00pm daily. Students entering grades 3 thru 8. Cost: $40/student.

Visit www.SaintJosephHS.com and click “Summer Camps for Elementary School Students” for more info.

Home Companion Wanted for a Fellow Parishioner Looking for someone to assist with housekeeping, laundry, shopping, light meal prep, and companionship. Possibly up to four hours a day, three days a week. Contact Carol Ann at (724)713-7699 for more information.

VA Benefits Info & Help Session ~ Tuesday, June 19 Amber Woods (Cheswick), 12:00-3:00pm American Legion Department Staff to host session. Walk-ins welcome. Call Bernie Shipeck at (724)265-5302 or Tracy at Amber Woods at (724)274-3770 for additional information.

Pittsburgh Catholic Magazine ~ Now Available Located on the large shelf in the Narthex, this issue includes various articles about a, “Healthy Spirit, Mind and Body.” Plus, check out page 20 for info on a chance to win a $50 Fun Fore All Card! Pick up your FREE copy today!

Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Married Couples Have marriage problems soured your Father's Day?Retrouvaille offers help to couples experiencing trouble in their marriage. Make your family holidays the occasion they were meant to be. Call today to begin the healing process beginning with a weekend on July 13. Contact Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434 or http://www.retrouvailleofpittsburghinc.org/

Congratulations

Bridget Barie & Nicole Fleming

Confirmed May 19

Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish

VOLUME 73, NO.23 Benjamin Adams, Bill Ahlin, James Alexander,

Christine Anderson, Dorothy Bachner, Bob Bamrick, Frank Barnes, Loretta Barnes, Dayna Barto, Mary Lou Barud, Sandy Bauer, Walter Bechtold, Logan Best, Jerry Boland, Mary Ellen Brosius, Teena Capo, Adam Chlebowski, Dana

Clark, Darlene Costa, Fr. Bob Coyne, John Dellaria, Eva Dotson, Denise Dumm, Joe Fetzick, Ron Fischer, Robyn Fleischman, Dee Fleissner, P.J. Fleissner, Lisa Follars, Ada Mae Gashow, Gordon Gladden, Janet Hagan, Scott Halapin, Robert Handlow, Cooper Harrington, Alysa Hutchison, Chad Hutchison, Alex Intrieri, Lou Ippolito, Millie Jones, Grace Noelle Kadlick, Dorothy Kane, Judy Keener, Carol Komoroski, Valerie Komoroski, Peggy Kost, Jacob Kovac, Al Krieg, Shirley Krieg, Janet Kunkel, Sandy Lancia, Deborah Latronica, Ron Latronica, Bob Lawhorne, Vicki Lawhorne, Larry Lewetag, Sonny (George) Liko, Delfina Listorti, Beth Ann Lombardo, Brad Lutz, Cheryl Macerelli, Evelyn Malinchok, Marco Mangieri, Marjorie Matthews, Ann Mary Mazzocco, Robert McCartan, Suzanne McCarthy, Jacob Meister, Mary Libby Meyer, Mary Morrow-

McClain, Mark Mlikan, Jimmy Monos, Albert Moore, Carol Morgan, Joan Morgan, Gary Morgan, Nicholas Mote, Regis Mravintz, Jackie Mueller, Evelyn Nagy, James Nicholas, Diane Noullet, Luke Noullet, Joseph Parison, Margaret Purcell, Donna Rawa, Annette Ritter, Joe Romano, Frank Russ, Tammy Schaeffer, Keara Schmidt, Rodger Schmidt, Ryan Schrecengost, Camden Shea, Paul Sipple, Laurina Smith, Terri Smrdel, Paula Stevens, Terry Stiger, Esther Straznick, Ethel Thomas, Geoffrey Thor, Shelley Tomasic, Mary Trautmann, Patty Turkovich, Lisa Uddstrom, John Uriah, Thomas Van Velson, Olga Vidmar, Barbara Vitale, JoAnn Voskamp, Justin Wagner, Katie Wessel, Bill Wilcox, Margaret Wilson, Samantha Wilczynski, Victor Wilczynski, Angelina Rose Williams, Margaret Williams, George Zacherl, Joan Zaremski, Thelma Zimmerman

M A S S I N T E N T I O N S

L I T U R G I C A L S C H E D U L E READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday:

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Gn 3:9-15/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [7bc]/

2 Cor 4:13--5:1/Mk 3:20-35

Monday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/Ps 98:1,

2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 [cf. 2b]/Mt 5:1-12

1 Kgs 17:7-16/Ps 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 [7a]/Mt 5:13-16

1 Kgs 18:20-39/Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11 [1b]/

Mt 5:17-19

1 Kgs 18:41-46/Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13 [2a]/Mt 5:20-26

1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16/Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14 [8b]/

Mt 5:27-32

1 Kgs 19:19-21/Ps 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10 [cf.

5a]/Mt 5:33-37

Ez 17:22-24/Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 [cf. 2a]/

2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-34

Saturday, June 16 4:00pm

Lay Minister: Ray Bezila, Helen Cavanaugh, Mary Evans, Ann Porter

Lector: Vicki Mlinarcik Servers: Collin Kadlick

Francesco Zo!ola

Sunday, June 17 8:00am

Lay Minister: Leon Borczyk, Greg Fischer, Bonnie Gormly, Erik Schoenman

Lector: Annie O’Neil Servers: Billy Kwiatkowski

Rosa Schoenman

Sunday, June 17 10:00am

Lay Minister: Jenn Rodgers, James Van Velson, Rob Zaresmki

VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Lector: Jennifer Adams Servers: Morgan Adams

VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Sunday, June 17 12:00pm

Lay Minister: Ed & Pat Copelin, Christy Wright, VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Lector: Dennis Duryea Servers: G & J Maltese

Saturday, June 9 The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

2:00 PM Wedding: Troy Bertolino & Lauren Kelly

4:00 PM George William Sr. by Tofil Family

Sunday, June 10 Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM Hazle! Family

10:00 AM William Perro by Family

12:00 PM Deceased members of the Albert & Catherine George Family

by Ron & Kay (George) Chleboski

Monday, June 11 Saint Barnabas

8:00 AM Ron Draeger by Linda & Nick Bonazza

Tuesday, June 12 Weekday

8:00 AM Neil Floren#ne, Sr. by M/M Francis Floren#ne

& DeMa!eo Families

Wednesday, June 13 Saint Anthony of Padua

8:00 AM Nathan Iman by Ed & Lucille Braun & Family

Thursday, June 14 Weekday

8:00 AM Rosemary Heininger by sister, Caroline Potersnak

Friday, June 15 Weekday

8:00 AM Yvonne Edwards by Family

Saturday, June 16 Weekday

4:00 PM Cheryl Eaton (Birth Rem) by Bob Eaton

Sunday, June 17 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM Gregory Kania, Jr. by Robert & Vivien Kania

10:00 AM Deceased Members of the Wagner Family

by the Wagner Family

12:00 PM Jeff Wojciechowski by Joe & Carol Wojiechowski

Wildwood Collision

Please visit our parish website and click on “Supporters” for more information.

Call/email Rectory to fill “Volunteer Needed” spots

Weekly Offertory

Improvement Fund

Parish Share (2018)

$

$

$

7,193.16

995.00

1,829.00

Sunday ~ June 3, 2018

Please help us update the Prayer List. Some individuals currently on the Prayer List have been blessed with a full recovery. In an effort to update the list with individuals who are battling illness, please contact the Rectory with the names of those who have recovered so they may be removed. Only requests from the per-son on the list or immediate family members will be granted.

[ ] I would like to join St. Victor Parish as a NEW PARISHIONER.

[ ] I need to update my personal information on the census. Please contact me.

Name: ____________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________

____________________________________________

Please complete this form and you will receive paperwork to join St. Victor Parish or contacted to update your current census information. Drop this form into the weekly collection basket.

New Parishioner

-or-

Census Update Requested

Phone: ________________________________

Email: ________________________________

Contact me via: [ ]Phone [ ]Email [ ]Either

Father Charley Speicher

Guidelines About Cremation… I am noticing that cremation is becoming more common. Here is a summary of the most recent document from the Vatican (2016) concerning guide-lines for cremation. Although the Church continues to prefer burial in the ground, it accepts cremation as an option, but forbids the scattering of ashes and the growing practice of keeping cremated

remains at home. Also forbidden is the practice of dividing up ashes among family members. The Church teaches that the same respect must be given to cremated remains as is given to the body of the deceased. Cremated re-mains are often brought to the church for a funeral Mass, during which the cremated remains are blessed with holy water (as a reminder of Baptism) and incensed (as a sign of respect for the deceased). When a family is considering cremation, the wishes of the deceased person must be taken into consideration: did the deceased express a desire for cremation? The Vatican Instruction notes that cremation does not “prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life.” Sometimes the body is brought to the church for the funeral Mass and cremation follows. Other times the cremated remains are brought to the church for the Funeral Mass if the cremation precedes the funeral liturgy. Note, though, that the Church always expects that cre-mated remains be properly buried, that is “laid to rest in a consecrated place.” Cremated remains are not to be scattered or buried anywhere, but rather the person’s ashes are to be placed “in a columbarium or tomb, and the place is appropriately marked.” Cremated remains are sometimes buried over another person’s grave, but this new internment should have its own marker. In summary, the Church recognizes that the practice of cremation has become more common in many places, but respect for the cremated remains, as respect for a body of the deceased, must always reflect the important Chris-tian belief about the resurrection of the dead. If you have questions about these guidelines, please contact me at the rectory. Summer Maintenance… There are a number of projects we have scheduled to complete on the property this summer. We have already had to make repairs to the air conditioning system in the church (one new air handler installed) and in the activity building (one motor replaced). We have plans to replace the roof on the storage garage and install new sidewalks along the porch below the church (some funds for these projects were obtained from a local charitable trust). We are also exploring leveling the concrete pads on the sidewalk that runs from the front of the church down to the parking lot. Some repairs to the parking lots and driveways are also planned. Flashing that blew off from the back of the church must repaired and we need to replace light bulbs on the outside light poles. We also hope to finish remodeling the restroom in the vestibule of the church. We are still looking for someone who can repair the outdoor sign. Your generous contributions to the parish help us with all these necessary pro-jects! We are doing our best to make repairs and upgrade areas of the campus.

Whoever Does the Will of God is My Brother and Sister and Mother – It should be no sur-prise that we refer to the relationships within our church or parish in terms of family. The roots of faith run deep and the bonds that we form with those we pray and serve with grow stronger with each encounter. Saint Paul reminds us in his letter to the Romans, “The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ” (Romans 8:16-17). By virtue of our baptism we share in the life of God and are welcomed into his family, the Church. Yet, this relationship

of love is not passive or stagnant. We are called to live to the fullest the life and purpose the Spirit inspires within us. As we seek to form new relationships both within and among our parishes as part of the On Mission for The Church Alive! initiative, may our efforts bring about the strengthening of our faith family. As we grow in love for Jesus and each other may we vibrantly fulfill our mission as sons and daughters of God and seek to do his will. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.

Mish Farms Meat Market

ALL NATURAL MEATSRETAIL MEAT MARKET

No Hormones,Steroids or Antibiotics

80 OAK ROADGIBSONIA, PA 15044

Store Hours: M-F 9-6 • Sat 9-5

www.mishfarms.com

724-449-MEAT (6328)

DENNIS J. SUNDO, CPA, CFPAccounting and Tax Preparation

Financial Counseling and Planning

724-443-9900

reneed funeral planning– an investment in peace of mind. At-need funeral arrangement– when you need a friend.

Traditional & Cremation Services Serving the Community Since 1948 www.siwicki-yanickofh.com Email: info@siwicki-yanickofh.com

23 McKrell Rd. • Russellton, PA 15076 (724) 265-3800

William A. Yanicko,

Funeral Director

PORTHODONTISTDR. JOE STOFKO

www.The-Orthodontist.com

Free Exam and Consultation

5351 Route 8, Gibsonia, PA 15044(Across from North Park Clubhouse, Rt. 8)

724-443-5300

at Ma

King Funeral Home& Cremation Services, Inc.

724-443-2500

James A. Trivoli, SUPV

www.kingfuneralhome.com

3-D-4-3 For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com 14-1310

Tax Preparation& Accounting Services

!!!"#$%&'(')*(+"),-

.*++*(-/0"/1('*)$,2/345

6*-#78+%/0"/1('*)$,2/9:;

724-265-2222<=/9)687++/>?"/@/>ABB7++C,'2/45

3(++/C,/B)D7?A+7/%,A8(EE,*'C-7'C2/,8/?8,E/,FF%,A8/87CA8'/C,?(%"

Edwards Ice Cream ShopExcellent Ice Cream at Affordable Prices!Soft Serve • Hard Ice Cream • Specialties

724-265-4414518 Bairdford Road, Bairdford, PA

SupervisorC. Matthew Schellhaas

Just Off Route 8 & Bakerstown

5864 Heckert Rd

Bakerstown, PA 15007

(724) 443-1505www.schellhaasfh.com

!!!"#$%&'()#'**+'#)',"+-.

724-444-2348

$20/month Membership

LANDSCAPE & EXCAVATION

COMPLETE DESIGN SERVICE

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

WE DELIVER MANURE, GRAVEL, MULCH, AND TOP SOIL

• Re-Mulching Beds• Hydroseeding Specialists• Fully Insured• Installation of New Beds• Complete Excavation Work• Free Estimates• Complete Tree Removal& Service

• Brush Hog Services• Dependable Service• New Lawn Installation• General Hauling

WEST DEER

724.265.5305

GIBSONIA

724.444.6022

Adam Siemianowski

Funeral Director/Owner

724-265-1501www.westdeerfuneralhome.com

179 Starr Road • Russellton, PA

SiemianowskiFuneral Home

ALLEGHENY VALLEY

CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATES“Providing Professional Services since 1978”

Richard W. DiSanti Jr., D.C.Parishioner

Matthew R. DiSanti, D.C. Russellton Lower Burrell 724-265-2100 724-337-1700

russelltonchiropractor.comlowerburrellchiropractor.com

Contact LaDeen McCray-Davis to place an ad today!

lmccray-davis@4lpi.com or (800) 477-4574 x6286

724-224-1345Bull Creek Road, Tarentum, PA

AIR-CONDITIONING

SERVICE

A-A KUSTOM KLEEN Andy (A.J.) Kovalchick, Owner/Operator

• Carpet Cleaning

• Move-In/Move-Out Home Cleaning

• Fully Insured / FREE Estimates

724.766.1880 ajkovalchick@hotmail.com

Making Pi#sburgh Shine, One Home at a Time

FREEESTIMATES

DECK MAGIC Inc.& Good Neighbor Home Maintenance Service

New Construction • Deck Cleaning • Sealing/Staining

Deck Repair • Remodeling • Interior/Exterior Painting

Concrete, Driveway & Sidewalks Cleaning & Sealing

Whole House Exterior Pressure Washing

724.776.2828

& AUTO

SERVICE

4348 Bakerstown-Culmerville Rd. • Gibsonia

www.BestWholesaleTire.com

Facebook.com/BestWholesaleTire

Service@BestTire.ComcastBiz.net

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR PEOPLE & VEHICLES

(724)

443-7520

WildwoodCollision

Body Repair & Painting

Foreign & Domestic

724.443.2777

WE TREAT YOUR HOUSE

LIKE IT’S OUR GRANDMA’S

888.333.1819

www.Kennihans.com

TOO HOT?A/C Check

$87(Reg. $125)