St. Raymond of the Mountains

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1 St. Raymond of the Mountains June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday

2 St. Raymond of the Mountains Church June 4, 2017 Scripture of the Week Pentecost Sunday "Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, 'Peace be with you.'" Then, he said it again. And then, "he breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit.'" Jesus brings peace, and he brings the Holy Spirit. Peace, in fact, is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Today, on this feast of Pentecost, we remember the dramatic outpouring of the Holy Spirit that came upon those first apostles and the peace that came along with it. But we do more than remember. We also celebrate the presence of this same Spirit in our midst. Through the sacrament of baptism, every Christian receives the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit in his or her soul. Thus, the gift of peace is already ours! The question is whether or not we have really begun to appreciate and utilize this most precious gift. Like the apostles who had locked themselves up "for fear of the Jews," we too are capable of imprisoning ourselves in our own anxieties. We fret and worry about the future, about our sufferings or our disappointments, and too often let these concerns stifle the true peace that Jesus offers us. But the Church today urges us to rejoice and to step out in faith like the apostles who left their fears behind them. Peace not only alleviates our fears, it also frees us to live our faith to the fullest, to have the courage to take risks, and to leave our comfort zone for the sake of the Gospel. This is what we are called and, not only that, empowered to do. Anything less is a kind of spiritual poverty we bring upon ourselves. God has given us the gift of himself, present and available in every moment, every place, and every situation. May we recognize this most wonderful gift and give thanks with grateful hearts. Vacation Bible School will be at St. Pius Church in Mount Pleasant, June 12 thru 17. Registration forms available on the back table of the Church as well as on the Church Website (at the bottom of the homepage) Readings for the Week of June 4, 2017 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-15/ Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Dn 3:52-56 or Ps 19:8-11/Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-9/Jl 3:1-5/ Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30/Rom 8:22-27/ Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 20:19-23 Monday: Tb 1:3; 2:1b-8/Ps 112:1b-2, 3b-6 Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14/Ps 112:1-2, 7-9/Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a/Ps 25:2-5ab, 6, 7 bc-9/mk 12:18-27 Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a Ps 128:1-5/Mk 12:28-34 Friday: Tb 11:5-17/Ps 146:1b-2, 6c-10 Saturday: Mk 12:35-37 Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20/Tb 13:2, 6efgh-8 Mk 12:38-44 Next Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/Dn 3:52-56/2 Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-18 Please remember in your prayers: Pam Balow, Beth Brown, David Budinsky, Terry Cavicchio, Mary Cauley, Dan Deplama, Dave DeWitt, Emily Ernesty, Francis Ernesty, George Estochin, Laura Estochin, Mildred Estochin, Albert G, Bill G., Patty Gadek, Gerald, Barry Huey, Mitchell Johnson, Ruth Kalp, Flo Kinneer, Kris Leonard, Namon Lilly, Mary Alice M., Ken Mach, Juanita Miller, Mildred Milligan, Wilbert Milligan, Jim & Margaret Mollick, Mindy O., Bill O keefe, Rhonda Porterfield, Art Pritt and his Family, Bernie Rusinko, Toni Stabile, Margaret Serdy, Ted Shaulis, Helen Sparks, Mike Terretti, Theresa, Colleen and sons, Jane Waite, and Dewayne Wallace.

3 A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg The flowers on the Altar this weekend are in honor of Pam Balow Requested by John & Cheryl Cupps. St. Raymond s Christian Mothers News The Christian Mothers will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 13, at 8:30 AM in the Parish Social Hall. The theme for the meeting will be Hawaiian. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend. Baseball fever yet??? Join us on August 18 to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates vs the St. Louis Cardinals. A $58 fee includes: one Pirate ticket, a $5 concession credit, post-game Zambelli fireworks and the bus ride to-and-from the park. Bus leaves St. Raymond Parking lot at 5 p.m. sharp! Limited tickets and seating! First come basis. No refunds! Children must be accompanied by an adult. If interested in attending, forms are available on the table in the back of the church or contact Cel Tidwell, or Toni Terretti, , tmterretti@lhtot.com. All monies are due by June 19. Want to go to PNC Park but don t want to ride the bus? We have a few tickets available. For more information, contact Cel Tidwell at or Toni Terretti at , tmterretti@lhtot.com. Ticket availability is on a first-come basis. Conn-Area Catholic School News Conn-Area Catholic School s 20 th Annual Steak Dinner Golf Outing will be held on Sunday, June 11 at Pleasant Valley Country Club. Golfers, sponsors, and donations are requested. All funds raised will benefit the students of the school. For more information, please call the school office at WE NEED YOU! YOU CAN TO BE A LITURGICAL MINISTERS? READERS need to be at least in 6th grade and to have received the Sacrament of Eucharist and be willing to attend a training session before being placed on the schedule. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION (EMOC) need to be at least seventeen (17) years of age and to have received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist and be willing to attend a training session before being place of the schedule. ALTAR SERVER Children who have received First Holy Communion can be an Altar Server. There are many options to become an altar server. You may serve alone, we will pair you with another child to serve until you want to serve alone, children can serve with a member of their family, or you can be an adult willing to give some time for this ministry. If interested, contact the Parish Office at or Bill Pospisil. We would like to have training sessions this month. Do you like to Sing? Our church also needs members of the Choir and Cantors! Please see Pam our organist or any choir member for information. Anyone over 18 would be required to have clearances, we are more than happy to help with that process! FRIENDS OF ST. RAYMOND Name Spouse Address City, State Zip Phone ( ) Child (ren) Name(s) FRIENDS OF ST. RAYMOND If you are not a member of this parish but enjoy coming here and feel connected to us because you regularly come to visit in this area, please register as a Friend of St. Raymond. Simply fill out this coupon or a registration form and drop it into the collection basket or mail it to the parish office. Being registered as a Friend of St. Raymond allows us to let you know what is happening in the parish throughout the year so that you continue to feel connected. Another advantage of being a Friend of St. Raymond is that we can keep track of any donations you make to the parish and provide a statement for tax purposes. Simply put your donation in an envelope with your name and the amount on it and put it into the collection. After January 1, call and request a tax statement and we will mail it to you.

4 This Week in the Parish This Sunday, June 4-8:00 a.m. Morning Mass - 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass Please join us for Coffee & Donuts after the morning Masses Saturday, June 10-4:00 p.m. Pray the Rosary (CH) - 4:30 p.m. Evening Mass Next Sunday, June 11-8:00 a.m. Morning Mass - 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass Please join us for Coffee & Donuts after the morning Masses RC) = Rectory Chapel (RM) = Rectory Meeting Room (CH) = Church (CL) = Classrooms (PH) = Parish Social Hall Our Weekly Offering OFFERTORY - May 27 & 28, 2017 (81 out of 388 envelopes used which is 21%) Envelopes $2, Loose 1, Monthly Total $3, Needed for Expenses $4, Difference - $ Ascension $ Catholic Communication $20.00 Easter $ Many thanks and may God Bless you for your generosity!!! Diocesan Lenten Appeal A sincere thank-you goes out to all who have responded to the Diocesan Lenten Appeal. To date, the total of pledges and gifts is $55, That means we exceeded our diocesan target by $30, and exceeded our parish goal $5, If you did not bring your envelope for the Diocesan Lenten Appeal this weekend, please bring it next weekend or you can make your pledge online at DLA.dioceseofgreensburg.org. St. Raymond of the Mountains Church 170 School House Lane, Donegal, PA Business Office Office Hours: Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Closed Friday. Website - Parish Staff: Rev. Richard J. Kosisko, Administrator . rkosisko@dioceseofgreensburg.org Rev. Jose Ricky F. Cortez, Parochial Vicar rcortez@dioceseofgreensburg.org Bill Pospisil, Coordinator of Faith Formation .. bpospisil@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mary Strucaly, Parish Secretary ..mstrucaly@dioceseofgreensburg.org Addy Evangeliste, Bulletin & Parish Website ..aevangeliste@dioceseofgreensburg.org

5 MASSES THIS WEEK Sat. - June 3 - Vigil: Pentecost Sunday 4:30 p.m. + Frank Slim Ernesty (Helen Sparks) Sun. - June 4 - Pentecost Sunday 8:00 a.m. Our Parish Members 10:30 a.m. + Tom Tully (Lamberty Family) Mon. - June 5 - St. Boniface, Bishop & Martyr Tues. - June 6 - Weekday 8:00 a.m. + Helen Anderson (Jerry & Kathleen Babyak) (Chapel) Wed. - June 7 - Weekday Thurs. - June 8 - Weekday 8:00 a.m. Special Intention to Pam Balow (John & Cheryl Cupps) (Chapel) Fri. - June 9 - Weekday Sat. - June 10 - Vigil: The Most Holy Trinity 4:30 p.m. + Frank Slim Ernesty (Helen Sparks) Sun. - June 11 - The Most Holy Trinity 8:00 a.m. + Frankie DeLose (DeLose & Chaveriat Families) 10:30 a.m. For Parish Members Coffee & Donuts will be offered after the 8:00 & 10:30 AM Masses - Sundays during summer at St. Raymond s Church. A free will offering will be accepted. Please join us after Masses. LITURGICAL MINISTERS SERVERS Sat. June 10 4:30 p.m. - Dakota Cook Sun. June 11 8:00 a.m. - Kaylea Voke Sun. June 11 10:30 a.m. - Cheyenne Honeycutt EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Sat. June 10 4:30 p.m. - Need Volunteer - Dorothy Voke - Carol Ramela Sun. June 11 8:00 a.m. - Kathleen Smith Mizik - Noreen Brady - Karen Chearney Sun. June 11 10:30 a.m. - Mary Mastowski - Jack Kinsey - Diane Kinsey READERS Sat. June 10 4:30 p.m. - Ceal Solan Sun. June 11 8:00 a.m. - Bill Pospisil Sun. June 11 10:30 a.m. - Mary DeLose