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SAINT HIPPOLYTE
CHURCH
26012 N. Frenchtown Rd., Guys Mills PA 16327
(GPS only; send mail to the parish office)
Monday 8:30am - Adoration and Rosary
Sunday 10:00am - Mass
Confessions:
First Sunday of the Month after Mass
or by appointment

Fourteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Times
July 5, 2026

OUR LADY
OF LOURDES
CHURCH
251 S. Franklin St., Cochranton, PA 16314
(GPS only; send mail to the parish office)
Friday 8:30am - Adoration and Rosary

IT IS THE MISSION OF SAINT HIPPOLYTE AND OUR LADY OF LOURDES TO FULLY, CONSCIOUSLY, AND ACTIVELY GROW AS A FAMILY CENTERED IN CHRIST MINISTERING TO THE ENTIRE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY.

Pastor
Rev. Jeffrey J. Lucas
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Kyle Seyler
Faith Formation Coordinator
Christen Kirk
Administrative Assistants
Kathleen Wheelock and Heidi Mercier
Director of Music Ministries
Darcie Schoenfeldt
To schedule an appointment with
Father Lucas or Father Seyler, call 814-336-1112.
Parish Office
25997 State Highway 27, Guys Mills, PA 16327
Phone: (814) 789-2022 Fax: 814-789-2025
Email: office@sainthippolytechurch.com
www.sainthippolytechurch.com
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
St. Hippolyte Social Hall: 814-789-4533
Our Lady of Lourdes Social Hall: 814-425-7550

Weekly Liturgy Schedule
Monday, July 6 , Weekday
8:30am SH Adoration and Rosary
Tuesday, July 7, Weekday
Wednesday, July 8, Weekday
Thursday, July 9, Weekday
Friday, July 10, Weekday
8:30am OLL Adoration and Rosary
Saturday, July 11, Saint Benedict, Abbot
Sunday, July 12, Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
10:00 am SH Paul Mercier (Harold & Jean Beerbower)

Read our parish bulletin online at www.sainthippolytechurch.com
and The Epiphany of the Lord parish bulletin at
www.epiphanymeadville.org

HELPING HANDS MINISTRY

Coordinators:
Fran Greathouse 814-425-2549
Carole Jones 814-332-9322
Prayer Requests:
Bob Schoenfeldt 814-333-8464
Julia Hovis 814-657-3265
Visitation:
Carole Jones (cards) 814-789-2881
Pam Garofola (cards) 814-720-8190
Connie Molli (telephone) 814-967-3813
Brenda Withers (telephone) 814-425-1062
Ministry of Welcome:
Garold Molli 814-967-3813
Jen Mitchell (newborns) 412-965-2141
Services to the Bereaved:
Kay Hotchkiss (Mass) 814-425-3933
Steve Dale (Mass) 814-425-2341
Kitty Jehn (dinner) 814-425-8282
Cathy Kalinowski (dinner) 814-425-2484
Rita Bogardus (dinner) 814-789-2679
Joyce Tarr (follow up) 814-671-1009
Emergency Home Care:
Mary Beth Coyle (meals) 814-350-6218
Amy Mercier (meals) 814-795-0052
Scott Wheelock (odd jobs) 814-967-4319

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Membership includes active participation in the sacramental life of the Church, involvement in the activities of the faith community and financial support of the parish. New members are welcome to register by calling the parish office. at 814-789-2022
BAPTISM: Parents must attend the Pre-Baptism Program. Call the parish office for a copy of the program schedule and to schedule your child’s baptism.
EUCHARIST: If you require a gluten-free host, please notify the hospitality minister as you enter the church.
MARRIAGE: One party must be a registered parishioner and actively involved for one year before scheduling a wedding. Please call the parish office at least six months prior to the proposed date of marriage. No date can be set before the first interview with the priest has been completed.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please phone the parish office immediately if a loved one is sick or hospitalized.

THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is offered in our parish immediately following Sunday Mass on the first Sunday of the month. Confession is also offered at The Epiphany of the Lord Parish, Saint Agatha Church (353 Pine Street, Meadville) on Saturday mornings following the 8:00am Mass and on Saturday afternoons at 3:30pm. To schedule an appointment with Father Lucas or Father Seyler, call 814-336-1112.
Sacramental Emergency: 814-350-7676
EVENTS THIS WEEK
July 5 9:25 Rosary at SH
10:00am Summer Mass time
July 6 8:30am Adoration and Rosary at SH
9:30am Small Group Bible Study at SH
July 7 7:00pm Choir at OLL
July 10 8:30am Adoration and Rosary at OLL
July 12 9:25am Rosary at SH
10:00am Summer Mass Time
COMING EVENTS
July 25: H/C Dinner set up 9am
July 25: H/C Mass for workers 6pm
July 26: 130th Annual H/C Dinner
Aug 3-8: Cochranton Community Fair
August 13: St. Hippolyte Feast Day Mass 9am
August 16: SH Family Picnic
August 19: Healing Mass with Lunch to follow 10am.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
TODAY: Zec 9:9-10/Rom8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30
MONDAY: Hos 2:16, 17c-18, 21-22/Mt 9:18-26
TUESDAY: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13/Mt 9:32-38
WEDNESDAY: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12/10:1-7
THURSDAY: Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9/Mt 10:7-15
FRIDAY: Hos 14:2-10/Mt 10:16-23
SATURDAY: Is 6:1-8/Mt 10:24-33
SUNDAY: Is 55:10-11/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
July 7: Dani Wagner; Garrett Mirage
July 9: Judith Kutruff
July 10: Mary Vogan; Corey Schoening; Ryan McGowan
July 11: Dan Hamilton; Joseph Heme; Jeff Vittorio
July 12: Joe Mirage
July 13: Peter Heinle; Scott Wheelock; Pamela Pratt
July 14: Desiree Wagner; Andrew Pastor
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
July 9: Mr. and Mrs. Brett (Nicole) Neely
July 13: Mr. and Mrs. Kyle (Heather) Acel
July 14: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel (Kimberly) Tavormina

SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Our gifts given in thanksgiving for what
we have already received.
SH/OLL
Offertory last week: $ 1514
envelopes used: #62
Building Fund last week: $ 645
envelopes used: #30
Catholic Services Appeal 2026:
Diocesan Assessment: $23, 287
Pledges/Gifts: 80
Pledged: $ 31,555
Payments Received: $25,365
Thanks for your generosity and dedication.

HELPING HANDS PRAYER To the childlike, O God, you reveal yourself, and on those who are meek and humble of heart you bestow the inheritance of your kingdom. Set our hearts free from every burden of pretension and refresh our weary souls with the teaching of Christ, that with him we may should the gentle yoke of the cross, and proclaim to everyone the joy that comes from you. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Suggested text for faith sharing: Today’s Gospel
Adults: As you go about your daily life, dying in love for others, how do you experience Christ giving you consolation and peace?
Youth : Jesus invites us to bring him our burdens and promises us that he will give us rest. How do you rely on Jesus during times of trouble? When has Jesus helped you?
Children: When you are generous, honest, and loving, how do you know it is Jesus who helps you do that ?
lifelongcatechesis.osv.com
A Family Perspective
Today’s gospel emphasizes the call to be missionaries. Just as Jesus accepted his mission, parents embrace the mission of raising a family. This exhausting and challenging vocation is not one they face alone. Jesus invites us to find solace in Him, saying, “Come to me, and I will give you rest.”
The Art of Catholic Family Life
Thursdays, July 2 - Aug. 20, 6:00pm at St. Mary’s. No meeting this week on Thursday, July 9! See you next week.

Contact the parish office for bulletin announcements. The deadline for submitting information to be included in the parish bulletin is Monday at noon.
To avoid confusion, information should be submitted in writing.

The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week at Saint Hippolyte Church Joyce Tarr Retirement
If you would like the Sanctuary Candle to be lit for a week for a special intention or in memory of your loved one at either of our churches, please call the parish office at 814-789-2022. Donation: $10.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament followed by the Rosary is offered at 8:30am on Monday mornings at Saint Hippolyte and Friday mornings at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Faith Formation: there is a new Faith Formation
E-Mail address: To contact Christen Kirk, e-mail her at St.HippolyteFaithFormation@gmail.com
Healing Mass: There will be a Healing Mass on August 19th at 10:00 am with a meal to follow. We will be looking for volunteers after the Mass to help serve lunch. Please contact the Parish Office if you are available to help.
Parish Picnic: Please plan on attending SH Parish picnic. this event will be held after Mass on September 20th. Sign-up sheet is in back of church. We hope to see you there.
Catholics Returning Home: Wednesdays, July 8, 15, & 29, at 6:30pm in the office at St. Agatha’s. CRH is for anyone who would like to renew their practice of the faith after having been away for a while. We’d love to welcome you home! Contact Amy 814-336-1112 for more information.
Epiphany of the Lord Parish Ice Cream Social
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Epiphany of the Lord Parish, 353 Pine Street, Meadville, is holding their annual ice cream social on Tuesday, July 14 from 4-6:30pm. Casey’s Ice Cream will be served by the men’s club for your donation. There will also be 50/50 tickets for sale. The Altar-Rosary Society will be selling sandwiches with chips or sloppy joes for $4, hot dogs for $3 or 2 for $5. See you there!

130th Annual Ham or Chicken Dinner is on Sunday, July 26 and is in the making. If you did not work last year, or are new to our parish and need a job assignment, let Claire Smith know. Previously scheduled workers that want a job change or time change, please contact Claire @ 814-795-7283. Please contact Claire. There are many jobs available for all ages and skill sets. Many hands make light work
Ham and Chicken Dinner Posters. If you are able to take a poster to an establishment near or far that would be will to advertise our dinner this year, please take one.
50/50 and Quilt Raffle chances for the Ham or Chicken Dinner are available in the vestibule. Please pick up your tickets today and if you are able, please take some to deliver to your friends and neighbors who aren’t here to pick up their tickets.
H/C dinner T-shirts, tank tops, and new this year are two aprons available for purchase. Pick up order form at the back of the church.
Fun fact: The volunteers for the H/C Dinner range from 6—92 years old! What a great generational blessing!
Thank you to Paul & Amy Mercier II and John Hamilton for cleaning up around the St. Mary statue. It looks great!
Note: Are you clearing out stuff you don’t use anymore? If you have any acid-free photo storage containers and/or clear bins with lids, please stop by the rectory during the week to donate them. We need some for various projects.

INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A CURSILLO WEEKEND or NEED MORE INFO? Pick up a brochure in the church vestibule or call Carl and Kay Hotchkiss at 814-425-3933.

Eucharistic Corner
In the Eucharist, the Son of God comes to meet us and desires to become one with us; eucharistic adoration is simply the natural consequence of the eucharistic celebration, which is itself the Church's supreme act of adoration. ~Pope Benedict XVI

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