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Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 1125 Leishman Avenue New Kensington, PA 15068 Office 724-337-6412 Fax 724-337-4022 Ministry Office 724-337-6412, ext 15

Mary of Czestochowa 857 Kenneth Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068 Office: 724-335-8212 Fax: 724-335-1314 Religion Center: 724-335-0785 www.stjosephstmarynk.

to 4:00 PM 2nd & 4th Sunday 11:00 AM Friday CLOSED 1st Friday 11:15 AM Also by appointment Eucharistic Adoration 1st Friday of the month 11:00 AM - 12:00 NN Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00

1 Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 1125 Leishman Avenue New Kensington, PA Office Fax Ministry Office , ext 15 Fr. John S. Szczesny Pastor & Administrator jszczesny@dioceseofgreensburg.org St. Mary of Czestochowa 857 Kenneth Avenue, New Kensington, PA Office: Fax: Religion Center: Parish Office Hours Weekend Mass Schedule Monday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday 7:30 AM & 11:30 AM Tuesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Thursday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM 2nd & 4th Sunday 11:00 AM Friday CLOSED 1st Friday 11:15 AM Also by appointment Eucharistic Adoration 1st Friday of the month 11:00 AM - 12:00 NN Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM Sunday 9:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday 5:45 PM Also by appointment Fr. Gregorio de la Cruz Soldevilla, Jr. Parochial Vicar gsoldevilla@dioceseofgreensburg.org Third Sunday of Lent March 4, 2018 Staff Pastoral Ministry Sr. M. Carol Kardell, C.S.S.F. ckardell@dioceseofgreensburg.org Organist & Director of Music Diane Painter, dpainter@dioceseofgreensburg.org Organist & Director of Liturgy George Pecoraro, St. Mary gpecoraro@dioceseofgreensburg.org Director of Religious Formation Deborah Discello, St. Mary ddiscello@dioceseofgreensburg.org Parish Secretaries Deborah Hilliard, dhilliard@dioceseofgreensburg.org Rebecca Planavsky, St. Mary rplanavsky@dioceseofgreensburg.org Business Manager Stephanie Gracey sgracey@dioceseofgreensburg.org Maintenance Greg Szarek

2 Liturgical Schedule ST. JOSEPH Saturday, March 3 - Third Sunday of Lent 3:30 PM The Rosary 4:00 PM Evelyn Bresuciak (Vernie Fajbik) Sunday, March 4 - Third Sunday of Lent 9:00 AM The Rosary 9:30 AM Samuel Allen Connor II (Pat & Jerry Sample) Monday, March 5 7:30 AM Fritz Emmerling (Robert & Lisa Toffoka) Tuesday, March 6 7:00 PM Regional Lenten Penance Service at Wednesday, March 7 - Sts. Perpetua & Felicity, Martyrs 6:15 PM Mary Matovcik (Edward & Eleanor Chodelka) 6:45 PM Stations of the Cross Thursday, March 8 - St. John of God, Religious 7:30 AM Officer Brian Shaw (Knights of Columbus Council #1381) Saturday, March 10 - Fourth Sunday of Lent 3:30 PM The Rosary 4:00 PM Patricia Crytzer (John & Donna Bridge) Sunday, March 11 - Fourth Sunday of Lent 9:00 AM The Rosary 9:30 AM Linda Marie Beatty (Family) DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS Saint Joseph Candle March 4, March 10, 2018 In Memory of Stanley Sobolak (Wife & Family) Sanctuary Candle March 4, March 17, 2018 In Memory of Ester Makuta (Veronica Schubert) Lenten Luncheon Series The remaining Lenten Luncheons are as follows: March 7: Arnold United Methodist Church March 14: First United Methodist Church March 21: Logan s Ferry Presbyterian Church March 28: New Kensington Salvation Army Luncheon begins at 12:00 PM. A brief prayer service will be part of the event, and a free-will offering will be taken for a local charity. All welcome. ST. MARY Sunday, March 4 - Third Sunday of Lent 7:30 AM Gert & Tony Kankoski and Ed & Julie Martin (Doreen & Mike Martin) 11:00 AM The Rosary 11:30 AM John Foryt (Wife & Children) Tuesday, March 6 7:30 AM Michael Molocznik (Special Intentions) 7:00 PM Regional Lenten Penance Service at Wednesday, March 7 - Sts. Perpetua & Felicity, Martyrs 7:30 AM Katherine Schwartzman (Daughter, Maxine) Friday, March 9 - St. Frances of Rome, Religious 7:30 AM Joann (Puz) Mazgaj (Husband, Bob) 12:30 PM Stations of the Cross Sunday, March 11 - Fourth Sunday of Lent 7:30 AM Joseph Pencak, Sr. (St. Mary Holy Name Society) 11:00 AM The Rosary 11:30 AM Stephen Gaydosh (Wife & Children) DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 Alternate readings (Year A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38] in the charity of your prayers Please remember the souls of those who have died, especially for the repose of the souls of Irene Nesbit and Alfred Angelo Linza of Church; Joan Runski Schuffert and Josephine Evanski of St. Mary Church. May God welcome them and all who have gone before us into the joy of everlasting life, and bring comfort and peace to their families. Cemetery plots in St. Mary Cemetery are available for purchase. For more information please call Colin at the Saint Mary Cemetery Office,

Stewardship February 24-25 Sunday Collection Total $ 4,460.00 Diocesan Collection 110.00 Deposit Total $ 4,570.00 St. Mary Sunday Collection Total $ 4,067.00 Diocesan Collection 204.

2018 Diocesan Lenten Appeal This weekend is Commitment Weekend, and we heard a special message at all Masses this weekend about the importance of participating in this year s Appeal.

That means we only need $28,233.73 to reach our diocesan target of $37,833.73 and $44,533.73 to reach our parish goal of $54,133.73. St.

3 Stewardship February Sunday Collection Total $ 4, Diocesan Collection Deposit Total $ 4, St. Mary Sunday Collection Total $ 4, Diocesan Collection Deposit Total $ 4, Thank you for your generosity! 2018 Diocesan Lenten Appeal This weekend is Commitment Weekend, and we heard a special message at all Masses this weekend about the importance of participating in this year s Appeal. A sincere thank you goes out to all who have responded to the Diocesan Lenten Appeal. Parish To date, the total is 9 gifts with pledges and gifts is $9,600 with 4% of our parish responding. That means we only need $28, to reach our diocesan target of $37, and $44, to reach our parish goal of $54, St. Mary Parish To date, the total is 4 gifts with pledges and gifts is $6,700 with 2% of our parish responding. That means we only need $29,155 to reach our diocesan target of $35,855 and $49,155 to reach the parish goal of $55,855. If you haven t yet made your commitment, please consider making it this week. You may do so online at DLA.dioceseofgreensburg.org, by sending your pledge card to the Parish Office or dropping if off, or by completing your pledge card and placing it in the offertory basket next weekend at Mass. Share the Word Bible Study Share the Word, a Bible Study for adults, resumes on Monday, March 5, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the St. Francis Room. Gain a greater understanding of Scripture as we read and discuss the coming Sunday readings. Come every week or when you are able. All are welcome! Ministry Schedule March Lector 4:00 PM T Kovalchick 9:30 AM L Barkowski EMHC 4:00 PM L Neurohr 9:30 AM J Slocik Servers 4:00 PM S Makuta, R Szymkowiak 9:30 AM J, L & V Guerrini St. Mary Lector 7:30 AM P Kvortek 11:30 AM B Bayne EMHC 7:30 AM *C Reck 11:30 AM *M Bloch Servers 7:30 AM Holy Name Society 11:30 AM J Rottschaefer & I Campbell Counters (2) Frances Haduch From: John & Frances Lawrence Virginia Smolenski From: William & Karen Ferrington Leonard & Kathy Kallner Katherine & Robert Miller Thomas & Judith Reeger and Wendy Reeger Lucas Mary Schwartz Thank you for your donations to St. Mary Church. Lenten Regional Penance Services Tuesday, March 6, :00 PM Church, New Kensington Wednesday, March 14, :00 PM St. James Church, Apollo Wednesday, March 21, :00 PM St. Gertrude Church, Vandergrift Thursday, March 22, :00 PM St. Margaret Mary Church, Lower Burrell Take part in the regional Lenten Penance Service or the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and experience again God s loving mercy.

Partnered Parish News St. Mary Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors Our new schedule will begin March 18 and end on June 10.

net by Wednesday, March 7. Thanks! St. Mary Holy Name Society News The next meeting of the St. Mary Holy Name Society will be held on Sunday, March 11, at 8:30 AM, in the Conference Room.

A limited number of vouchers will be for sale also. Your support of this fundraiser is greatly appreciated. All proceeds will benefit St. Mary Church.

Day includes Mass that will fulfill Sunday obligation, opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Rosary and dinner. Guest presenter and homilist will be Fr.

4 Partnered Parish News St. Mary Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors Our new schedule will begin March 18 and end on June 10. As always your preferences and requests are vital, and the sooner they are received, the better. Please send your requests via phone at or at by Wednesday, March 7. Thanks! St. Mary Holy Name Society News The next meeting of the St. Mary Holy Name Society will be held on Sunday, March 11, at 8:30 AM, in the Conference Room. All members are encouraged to attend! New members are always welcome! Pizza Sale Pizza Sale day is Sunday, March 11, after all Masses. Cost is $8.00 each for an unbaked pepperoni or cheese pizza. A limited number of vouchers will be for sale also. Your support of this fundraiser is greatly appreciated. All proceeds will benefit St. Mary Church. Annual Men s Day of Reflection This spiritual event, open to all Catholic men, will be held on Sunday, March 18, from 12:45 PM-5:00 PM in St. Mary Friendship Hall. Day includes Mass that will fulfill Sunday obligation, opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Rosary and dinner. Guest presenter and homilist will be Fr. Thomas Hart, OSB, speaking on Prayer, Fasting, and the Works of Mercy. Cost: $16 per participant. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. To register, call Ed at or George at gpecoraro@stmarynk.org. St. Mary Holy Name BINGO Mark your Calendar! Sunday, April 22, at 1:00 PM in Friendship Hall. Watch the bulletin for additional information. The Bible Timeline Series Continues A 20-week series, Acts of the Apostles, which continues the previous study, will begin Wednesday, March 14, from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. The study will be held in two 10 week sessions with a break between each session. The cost for the study guides is $ For more information, please call Joe Dixon at or contact the parish office. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sessions for children ages 3-12 are Tuesday mornings from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM.. For more information, please call the Religion Center at Children may be remarkably pessimistic or cynical. They may be aware of distressing news from the wider world. Many of them know about violence in their own communities and they are certainly familiar with divorce and other troubling family issues. They may either act as if nothing matters, or they may be hampered by anxiety about the future. They need to feel that the effort is good, to build lives of integrity and meaning, and to make a positive difference in the world is worthwhile. The Catechesis offers a unique vision of a world that is being drawn towards meaningful fulfillment. It helps children understand that struggle and even suffering are part of the fullness of life and may lead to remarkable depth and renewal. Sacrament of Confirmation Children who will be in 8th grade in the fall of 2018 and who have been enrolled in faith formation for 2 years will be confirmed either in the fall of 2018 or the spring of Preparation dates will be announced as soon as the date and location are set by the Diocese. For more information, please contact Debby in the Religion Center at Attention St. Mary Christian Mothers The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 13, at 6:00 PM, in Friendship Hall. Please note the change in time! All members are encouraged to attend! New members are always welcome! St. Mary St. Vincent de Paul Society The next meeting of the St. Mary St. Vincent de Paul Society will be held on Wednesday, March 14, at 7:00 PM, in the St. Frances Room. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact the parish office. 3rd Annual Spirit of Saint Joseph Award Ceremony and Dinner Saint Joseph High School has named three recipients for its 3rd Annual Spirit of Saint Joseph Award: Larry Barkowski 73; Rev. Donald Conroy, Ph.D. 57, and Frances M. Woytek, posthumously. The Spirit of Saint Joseph Awards recognize alumni and friends whose everyday lives exemplify that of our patron living the ordinary in extraordinary ways. These are the people who quietly bring Saint Joseph High School s mission of preparing students for college, life and heaven to life through their humble, selfless service and support role models for all. These awards will be presented at a dinner and ceremony on the evening of Saturday, March 24, in the Oakmont Country Club Ballroom. The event is open to all with advance reservation. Please contact Development Director, Christie Benton, at or cbenton@saintjosephhs.com for sponsorship or reservation details.

5 Mt. St. Peter Parish Annual Lenten Fish Fry Fridays through March 23, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Mt. St. Peter Parish Marble Hall. Menu items include handbreaded fish (baked or fried), pastas, homemade baked macaroni & cheese, pasta fagiole, fried shrimp dinner and more. Eat in or take out local delivery available during lunch hour by calling Orders for take-out can also be placed at the above number between 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For more information or complete menu, call Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Christ the King Easter Bake Sale Nut/Poppyseed/Apricot Rolls - $11.50 each Order Deadline: Monday, March 5 Paska Bread with or without raisins - $6.50 each Order Deadline: Monday, March 5 To Order: , or Easter Nut and Apricot Roll Sale Sponsored by St. Margaret Mary Parish Cost: $12.00 each - Order Deadline: Monday, March 12 To order: Parish Office ( ), Toni ( ), Maureen ( ) or Dolores ( ) or online Pickup Dates: Tuesday, March 20-Thursday, March 22 (10 AM-7 PM) or Friday, March 23 (10:00 AM-2:00 PM) at 3055 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, PA Please note: If your order contains apricot rolls, pickup will be on Thursday, March 22 only. Extra nut or apricot rolls will not be sold at time of pickup. Job Opportunity The Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill are seeking entry-level nurse aides (high school diploma or equivalent required) to provide personal care for sisters. Full-time, part-time and temporary full-time shifts are available. Contact Kim Haggerty at , ext Parish & Neighbor News What s Happening This Week Upcoming Events Tuesday, March 6 - The Eyes Have It: Common Eye Problems and Solutions - Charles W. Young Conference Center, AVH, Natrona Heights - 1:30 PM - Presenter: Michael Sigal, MD - Following the presentation, the staff from Allegheny Ophthalmology will provide free eye screenings - Reservations: call or , option 2 - Program is free and open to the public. Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. Mount St. Peter Parish is sponsoring a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the St. John Paul II Shrine on Wednesday, April 11. Cost is $60 per person. Bus leaves New Kensington at 6:00 AM and returns that evening. For information and reservations, call by Saturday, March 10. Treasures of the Church The Diocesan Heritage Center will host Exposition of Sacred Relics: Treasures of the Church on Wednesday, March 14 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel at the Bishop Connare Center. The exhibit includes more than 150 relics and a presentation by Companions of the Cross Father Carlos Martins. For information go to There is no admission fee. Training for Scouting Religious Emblem Program The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting for Boys will hold an adult moderator training to counsel the Ad Altare Dei Emblem on Saturday, March 17, 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, at the BSA Westmoreland Fayette Council Service Center. The committee will also sponsor adult facilitator training for the Pope Pius XII emblem on Saturday, March 24, from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM at the service center. Adult counselors trained prior to 2013 must update their certifications. Training is free, but registration is necessary. For information, contact Tina Moore at tmoore@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Sunday, March 4 SM Parish Day of Reflection 11:30 AM Church/Friendship Hall St. Mary Monday, March 5 Share the Word Bible Study 1:00 PM-3:00 PM St. Frances Room St. Mary Tuesday, March 6 CGS Session 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Religion Center St. Mary CGS Session 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Religion Center St. Mary Regional Lenten Penance Service 7:00 PM Church Wednesday, March 7 SJ Choir Rehearsal 7:15 PM Church SM Ministry Schedules Due Thursday, March 8 CGS Session 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Religion Center St. Mary Sunday, March 11 SM Holy Name Meeting 8:30 AM Conference Room St. Mary SM Holy Name Pizza Day After Masses Church St. Mary

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Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust St. Joseph 1125 Leishman Avenue New Kensington, PA 15068 Office 724-337-6412 Fax 724-337-4022 Ministry Office 724-337-6412,