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1 416 SOUTH BROADWAY SCOTTDALE, PA A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg April 9, 2017 THE PARTNER PARISH PASTORAL CENTER 416 South Broadway Scottdale, PA Phone: / Fax: St John the Baptist Hall: St Joseph Hall: PARISH STAFF Rev. Andrew M. Kawecki...Pastor/Administrator Residence Phone akawecki@dioceseofgreensburg.org Anita Fabian... Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor ... afabian@dioceseofgreensburg.org Jeanne Anderson... Business Manager ... janderson@dioceseofgreensburg.org Linda Benko. Faith Formation/ RCIA ...lbenko@dioceseofgreensburg.org Lindaloubenko@aol.com Sarah Noone... Director of Music ... snoone@dioceseofgreensburg.org Bill Thompson Maintenance OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday:... 9:00 AM 3:30 PM Closed Daily... Noon 1:00 PM Charity Outreach ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PRE-K PROGRAM Early Childhood 3 4 years old Bonnie Sandusky Teacher LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday... 8:30 AM (SJE) Wednesday, Friday... 8:30 AM (SJBS) Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil... 4:00 PM (SJBS) Sunday... 8:30 AM (SJE) Sunday... 10:30 AM (SJBS) Holy Days of Obligation Holy Day Vigil... 6:00 PM (SJE) Holy Day... 6:00 PM (SJBS) SACRAMENTS Sacrament of Reconciliation: Daily before / after Mass and by appt. Saturday: 3:30 4:00 PM (SJBS) Sunday: 8:00 8:30 AM (SJE) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction: All are welcome to attend Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 8:30 AM Mass Tuesdays at (SJE) until concluding at 6:00 PM with Benediction. Sacrament of Baptism: Baptism is celebrated at Sunday Eucharist. To arrange a date and instructions for the Sacrament please call the Parish Office, Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements can be made by calling the office at least one year in advance. RCIA/Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Those interested in learning about becoming a member of the Catholic Faith contact Parish Office, Sponsors for Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation are required to provide a certificate of eligibility if they are not a member of our Partner Parish. To be a sponsor, you must be Baptized and Confirmed. Any parishioner needing a certificate of eligibility to be a sponsor for another parish is required to personally visit the Pastoral Center to obtain a certificate at our office during business hours. NEW MEMBERS If you wish to join the faith community of the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist and St. Joseph please contact the Pastoral Center.

2 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT April 9, 2017~ Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Page 2 Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist and St. Joseph MISSION STATEMENT T he Living Faith Community of Saint John the Baptist, Scottdale, PA and Saint Joseph, Everson, PA are bridged by our common Baptism, while maintaining our respective ethnic heritages. We are called by Jesus Christ to be a nurturing community through worship and service. W e are committed to preserve our Catholic beliefs centered on the Eucharist as we become better disciples while continuing to develop strong lay leadership. G uided by the Holy Spirit, we share a vision for the future. We will become a vibrant Partner Parish where all feel loved and welcomed. Today s Readings First Reading : The prophet s particular ministry is to speak the word of the Lord; his gift is a well-trained tongue. Every day the word of the Lord comes to him; his proclamations rouse the people, encouraging them to hear the word and live by it. But another reaction ensues. He is insulted and abused. But he stands firm, affirming his trust in the Lord. He will not be deterred from his ministry. The choice of this text for today has an obvious reference to the situation of Jesus who was persecuted for what he said and what he did. Responsorial Psalm 22: The psalm is both a lament and an expression of praise. The psalmist, like the figure in Isaiah, is a suffering servant. His torments are described in excoriating detail, but no reason is given as to why he is attacked and ridiculed. But the commitment of the psalmist is unshaken; he professes his trust in the Lord and boldly states that he will continue to proclaim your name to my brethren. The reference to his garments being divided and lots being cast for them is quoted by john in his account of Jesus Passion. Second Reading: Paul offers a Christological reflection. In the first part he describes the divine-human nature of Jesus. Although Jesus was in the form of God he took on the human form of a slave; he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death. This Jesus did willingly, surrendering to the will of the Father. The action of God is described in the second part of the text. Jesus is exalted and his name placed above every other name; every tongue, every knee will honor him. Gospel: Matthew s Passion narrative is a series of events that unfold in several locations. As Jesus and his disciples move from one situation to the next it becomes obvious that Jesus is in charge of the events, surrendering to the outcome of the actions of others. He is not a victim but a servant choosing to do the will of the Father. This supreme expression of love, for the Father, for his followers and for us is the heart of this narrative. The authorities secure the tomb and post a guard. The Gospel reader knows what the authorities did not know; even these measures would not contain the plan of God. Next Week: Easter Sunday: Acts of the Apostles 10:34a,37-43; Psalm 118:1-2,16-17,22-23; Colossians 3:1-4 Matthew 28:1-10

3 PARTNER PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS GENERATIONS OF FAITH. Generations of Faith- What is it? Our parish Faith Formation program is Generations of Faith. We have been having some of you participate in GOF- but some still might not know exactly what it is. Generations of Faith is an approach to faith formation that equips the parish to become a community of lifelong learning. Faith formation is centered in the events of church life, embraces all ages and generations, and promotes faith growth at home. Through worship, learning, service, and community- GOF offers whole community catechesis to support everyone s Christian journey no matter one s age or stage. A program of lifelong, intergenerational formation, GOF has three basic components, all of which are essential: 1) The first and most important component of faith formation is regular and active participation Sunday Mass. 2) The second is the monthly GOF learning sessions. (They are scheduled for the 2nd Sunday of each month) 3) The third is a personal, daily effort to live as a Disciple of Jesus, and to increase in faith, hope, and charity. This is how a faithful people makes its way back to God. Faith formation requires us to bring faith, worship, and life together, and respond to the power and insight that emerges when we do that. The Catholic Church sees the family as the domestic church, integrating home and parish into a comprehensive model of faith formation. The home kits (folders) are designed to help extend and expand the learning from the formation sessions. The goal is to create a pattern of family faith sharing that is integral to family life and woven into the fabric of daily life. GOF is not just for families with children- it s for EVERYONE! If you haven t attended GOF yet- why not- what are you waiting for? We take walk-in registrations! Our next session is Sunday, April 9th at St. John s School from 4:00-7:00pm. Our Theme is The Sacrament of the Eucharist. Come and join us as we discover the true presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist! 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 received is: St. John the Baptist: Parish Goal.$67, Diocesan Target.$37, Pledged Amount.$44, Amount received.$28, St. Joseph: Parish Goal.$38, Diocesan Target $23, Pledged Amount $22, Amount Received $18, You may return your pledge card at Mass next weekend or return it to the Parish Office this week. In addition, you can make your pledge online at DLA.dioceseofgreensburg.org Breakfast Visitation Church, Mt. Pleasant All You Can Eat Pancake, Egg & Sausage Breakfast Sunday, April 23, am -12noon Visitation community center Menu: pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast & beverage of your choice. Adults/$6.00, children (10 & under)/$3.00 & toddlers (3 & under)/free Buckwheat cakes will be available as well as take-out. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

4 Charity Outreach HOURS FOR APRIL TUESDAY, APRIL 25 3:00 5:00 PRE-SCHOOL NEWS Loretta Martinchalk, Ruthann Luczka, Arnold, John K., Jason Toole, Loretta Sowinski, Roger D., Terri K. Jenny H., Irene Patrick, Jesse Cassady, Billy A., Chad M., Alice Lewandowski,Helen Kohler, Velda Plesz, Evelyn, Buddy, Melissa Rocker, Betty Catalina, Rob Chuey, Dennis M. Brittney & Family, Kathy White, Linda LoCascio, Chuck S., Frank Wazybok, John Georgiano, Mary Gillott, Kenneth D., Gallagher Family, D. Davis, Jack L. Michelle, C. Zsolcsak, Elaine E., Dave, Brandon, Tony Glowacki, Michael Bauer, J. Higbee, L. Grabiak, Linn Buraczewski, Larry A., Sr. Jean D, Stella Walchesky, Gary Rockwell,, Sandy Erb, Noah, Lacey, Jason F., Kelly Sambor, Bob M., Dennis Gillott, Joan P., Faith, Rich, Addison, Carol Zsolcsak, Jane, Kirsten S., Rob, Vicki C., Marlene Sebek, Michael Tamblyn, Liz Gideon, Gloria Beck, Mike Sunderland, Dennis Figg, Terry Hovanec, Jean D.,Mary Ann Vinzani, Leigh Burke, Imogene Rega, D. Eicher, Bob Huffman, Baby Nolan, Joan Oswald, Betty Zottola, Danielle, Paul Kendi Call Jean D. with requests A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO BOUGHT TICKETS FOR OUR BASKET RAFFLE APRIL 12 8:00 PM TENEBRAE ST. JOSEPH APRIL 13 7:00 PM HOLY THURSDAY ST. JOSEPH APRIL 14 2:00 PM STATIONS ST. JOSEPH 3:00 PM LITURGY/VENERATION ST. JOSEPH APRIL 15 NOON BLESSING OF BASKETS ST. JOSEPH April 9 4:00 PM Generations of Faith April 11 6:30 PM CDA April 12 6:00 PM St. Joseph Society April 15 Noon Blessing of Easter Food Baskets St. Joseph April 17 7:00 PM Mass at Woodcrest April 18 7:00 PM Finance Council April 19 6:00 PM Fish Fry Committee Meeting & Party APRIL 16 9:00 PM EASTER VIGIL ST. JOSEPH EASTER SUNDAY MASS 8:30 AM- ST. JOSEPH 10:30 AM ST. JOHN HOLY WEEK ALTAR SERVER PRACTICE IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED TO SERVE, PLEASE BE AT THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES ALL PRACTICES ARE AT ST. JOSEPH CHURCH: MONDAY, APRIL 10 HOLY THURSDAY ~ 5:30 PM GOOD FRIDAY ~ 6:30 PM EASTER VIGIL ~ 7:30 PM

5 WORDS FROM OUR PASTOR. Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord W ith today s observance of Palm Sunday, we begin, one of the most holiest times in the liturgical year. It is called Holy Week. In the Holy Week, we have a very short, lasting only three days, season called Easter Triduum, which consists of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. As the name suggests, Holy Week should be holy, that means very simple things, more time spent on prayer, sacrifice, visiting the church and time before the Blessed Sacrament, coming to morning Mass if possible, going to confession, if not done so already, attending Easter Triduum services is a must, since we celebrate then the Paschal Mystery of Christ, His Life, Death and Resurrection. How can we celebrate Easter, without being a part of Holy Thursday or Good Friday or Saturday Night Vigil? I ask you to keep your bulletins handy, in order that you may be well informed what is being celebrated at what time. This year all the celebrations of the Easter Triduum, will be at St. Joseph in Everson. Since, we are very close to one another as a Partner Parish I don t foresee any problems for St. John parishioners to participate in all of the liturgies of the Easter Triduum at St. Joseph. As a matter of fact it is expected in this Holy Week to spent a considerable time with Jesus in Church. St. John Church, therefore will be closed during Easter Triduum and will re-open on Easter Sunday for the 10:30 A.M. Mass. Remember that according to the liturgical law, all of the Easter Triduum liturgies must be celebrated in one space. I encourage you, those who are retired or are off work on Holy Thursday, to come the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral and take part in the beautiful and meaningful Chrism Mass celebrated at 10:00A.M. There you will find priests renewing their priestly commitments and together with the Bishop blessing the new oils for the use in all the parishes through out the Diocese. The music at that Mass is truly spectacular. Come, and experience something new! I pray, that on this Holy Thursday, many of you will join us on our pilgrimage to many different area Churches. All and all, I hope that this special Week will be a week spent closely with Jesus and with our family members close at hand. May it be an experience that reminds us of Heavenly Jerusalem! Have a Blessed Holy Week!

6 Financial Corner Feb Feb St. John the Baptist St. Joseph Feb. Consolidated Billing Feb. Consolidated Billing S17, $12, Feb. Utilities / 3 buildings Feb. Utilities / 3 buildings $ 2, $2, Feb. Misc. Office, Church & Rectory Expense, Choir / liturgical Supplies, Sanctuary & Printing Supplies, Janitor supplies, Snow Removal Balance on convent demolition April 15, 2017 Easter Vigil 9:00 PM J. Niemiec M. Cassady D. Figg* S. Kendrish V. Lesniowski T. Stepanic D. Sebek D. Newlin D. Waters T. Sebek J. Domurot $3, $8, Needed for above Expenses Needed for above Expenses $23, $23, Feb. Collections ~4 weeks Feb. Collections ~4 weeks $20, $14, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS TO FRICK HOSPITAL Tim Stepanic April 11 Mike Banaszak April 18 Frank Rudnik April 25 Tenebrae (Latin for shadows or darkness ) will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, Wednesday, April 12, at 8:00 PM. The distinctive ceremony of Tenebrae is the gradual extinguishing of candles while a series of readings and psalms is chanted or recited. Come, join us! April 16, 2017 Easter Sunday 8:30 AM B. Niemiec M. Banaszak A. McCune* S. Skowronek C. Bradley L. Banaszak 10:30 AM L. Jacquillard J. Niezgoda J. Anderson* L. Jacquillard B. Sandusky M. Opalinski PLEASE REFER TO YOUR SCHEDULES FOR TRIDUUM SERVICES CEMETERY CLEANUP Please remove all winter Decorations before the Easter Season. Thank you! Bishop Edward C. Malesic will lead a Divine Mercy Sunday outdoor service and Eucharistic procession April 23 at 3 p.m. in St. Clair Park, Greensburg. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be moved to Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Tenebrae Service St. Rita s R.C. Church, Good Friday 8:30 PM. CDA MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 11 AT 6:30 IN ST. JOHN SCHOOL HALL

7 MASS INTENTIONS April 8-16, 2017 Saturday, April 8 NO MORNING MASS SJBS-- 4:00 PM + Mary Dolly Hixson-Son, Vincent Sunday, April 9 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord SJE 8:00 AM +John Kramarski St. Joseph Choir SJBS- 10:30 AM + For Parishioners SJBS 6:30 PM BENEDICTION Monday, April 10 SJE 8:30 AM + Leonard Jr. Kubasky- Judy & Dave Underwood Tuesday, April 11 SJE 8:30 AM + Dorothy Pinskey Brayo, Mamie Pinskey Frank ADORATION / BENEDICTION Wednesday, April 12 SJBS-8:30 AM + Ann Pizzola Dolores Wentling SJE 8:00 PM TENEBRAE Thursday, April 13 Holy Thursday SJE 7:00 PM For all Priests of the Diocese Friday, April 14 Good Friday SJE 2:30 PM Stations of the Cross 3:00 PM Good Friday Liturgy 7:00 PM Divine Mercy Novena Saturday, April 15 Holy Saturday~ Easter Vigil SJE 9:00 PM Intention of the Celebrant Sunday, April 16 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord SJE 8:30 + For our Parish Family SJBS 10:30 AM + For Our Parish Family WEEKLY COLLECTION-ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST March 26, 2017 Envelopes.$4, Loose Building Fund Candles Easter Flowers TOTAL REGULAR $5, Cemetery WEEKLY COLLECTION ST. JOSEPH March 26, 2017 Envelopes. $3, Loose Building/Grounds Candles Easter Flowers Home Missions Other TOTAL REGULAR $3, Cemetery HOLY THURSDAY PILGRIMAGE TO AREA CHURCHES After the Mass of the Lord's Supper, during which Christians remember Jesus Christ's last meal with his Apostles on the night that he was arrested, the faithful remember Jesus's Agony in the Garden. After the mass, the main and most side altars are stripped; the Blessed Sacrament is placed in a tabernacle on the Altar of Repose, and churches are open late for silent adoration. This is response to request Jesus made to his apostles while they were in the Garden, as recorded in Gospel of Matthew 26:40, "Could you not, then, watch one hour with me?" WE WILL BE LEAVING ST. JOSEPH CHURCH AFTER OUR 7:00 PM MASS, AND TRAVELING TO AREA CHURCHES BY BUS. WE END THE EVENING WITH NIGHT PRAYER AT MIDNIGHT. JOIN US AS WE KEEP WATCH. ST. JOSEPH WILL HAVE ADORATION UNTIL MIDNIGHT WE ARE SUGGESTING THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE : 8:30 9:30 PM YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 9:30 10:30 PM WOMEN OF THE PARISH 10:30 MIDNIGHT MEN OF THE PARISH

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