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1 Saint Philip Parish May 20, 2012 Year of St. Philip Seventh Sunday of Easter 50 West Crafton Avenue Pittsburgh PA St. Philip Pray for us. PHONE: FAX: Church Website: Church School Website: STAFF Rev. Walter W. Dworak, Pastor Geri Marr, S.C ext.# 4 School Principal Mr. William O Connell ext.# 5 Finance Manager Sharon Dorenkott ext. #8 Coordinator of Religious Education Heidi Beam ext. #6 Youth Minister, Young Adult Minister Tim Ignatz ext.#7 Director of Music Lord, Show me thy Father Mass Schedule Saturday Evening: 4:00 p.m. Sunday:7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.-12:00noon Daily Mass: 8:30 a.m. Holy Days: Anticipated Mass 4:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon 7:00 p.m. (except Christmas and New Year s Day) Devotions Sunday: 3:00 p.m. Rosary & Devotions Tuesday: 8:25 a.m. Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Novena Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday between 12:30-1:00 p.m. and after the Saturday evening anticipated Mass. Appointments can be made for private reconciliation by calling the Parish Office. Mission Statement Both as a community of the Body of Christ and as individuals who are attempting to follow and obey Him, we do so by reflecting the Light of Christ through the prism and life of our beloved Apostle Saint Philip. Like him, we, too, are working to bring others to Christ as did he, saying, come and see Jesus of Nazareth along with us (John 1:43 ff). We also are present and at work in our community ministering as did Saint Philip who helped to feed the hungry multitudes (John 6:5ff). And most important of all, we gather for worship, prayer, and celebration of the Eucharist as did Saint Philip when he met with the risen Christ and his disciples in the Upper Room in Jerusalem (Acts 1:13ff).

2 May 20, 2012 St. Philip, pray for us! Page 2 Did you hug a tree today? If you did, you may have noticed something. It didn t hug you back. Respecting nature is important for our survival as human beings. The earth is the gigantic rock we call home. Inanimate nature supplies us with ores and other raw materials that enable us to make homes, buildings, automobiles, airplanes and a vast array of other things that help to preserve and enhance our lives. Animate nature provides us with other ingredients vitally important for our survival. Trees take in the carbon dioxide we exhale and give us the oxygen we breathe in. Plants and animals provide us with food and clothing. The layers of atmosphere that surround our planet protect us from the harmful rays of the sun. In addition to the usefulness of the things that surround us, we also live amidst beauty. Magnificent landscapes and sunsets, colorful trees and plants, and snow-covered pine trees and mountains all take our breath away as we stand back and gaze in amazement. And when we look up to the heavens at night we are filled with awe as we behold the stars and other heavenly bodies shining in splendor. Considering how beautiful and useful creation is, how can we fail to respect what God has given us as a gift? We need to preserve nature, not pollute or destroy it. But if you stop to thing about it, nature is insufficient. It can t hug us back. Only another human being can. Many scientists tell us that creation has evolved. And that s possible. Even the first book of the Bible describes creation as developing from the simple into the complex. The big difference, of We need volunteers course, is that we are told that an Almighty God created it all. The universe did not come to be by chance. There is meaning and purpose in what God has created. And what is truly amazing is that the Bible tells us that God created it all for us. We are the height of creation. Some would downplay our importance. They claim that we are only a higher form of animal. We, on the other hand, believe that we have been created in the image and likeness of God. Consequently, not only should we respect the earth as God s gift. We should also respect ourselves and all other human beings. To love another person is in some small way to love the God who created us. To hug another in love is to hug God and to in turn be embraced by the One who created us. Sadly, over the centuries we have shown too little love for God by failing to love our neighbor as ourselves. We have maimed and killed. We have bombed and obliterated others. We have aborted and let people starve to death. We have harmed others physically and emotionally. And we in turn have been hurt by others, sometimes greatly. We need to hug a tree and so preserve our natural environment. But even more importantly, we need to embrace in love all humanity, including ourselves. Can you imagine how differently world history would read if we preserved human life instead of destroying it? Volunteers needed for parish festival. Please fill out the form below and drop off at the parish office. Please direct any questions or comments to Sandy Luxbacher or sandylux@comcast.net. All volunteers must have clearances. Day preferred ( ) Wednesday, June 13 ( ) Thursday, June 14 ( ) Friday, June 15 Times ( ) 2:30 P.M. Setup ( ) 5-8 P.M. Game/Food/ Funnel Cake booth ( )10:30 P.M. Breakdown ( ) 8-10:30 P.M. Game/Food/ Funnel Cake booth ( ) 5-8 P.M. Dish Washer ( ) 8-10:30 P.M. Dishwasher Name Ph#

3 St. Philip Parish Festival June 13,14,15 FLEA MARKET UPDATE To answer the often asked question When can I drop off donations? After the 8:30 A.M. Mass Wednesday Friday June 7,8 & 9 Monday & Tuesday June 11 & 12 After the 4:00 P.M. Mass Saturday, June 9 After all the Masses on Sunday, June 10th Flea Market Spring cleaning, moving or just creating a new look? THINK St. Philip Festival Flea Market, June 13. For information or donations call: Marge Reilly or Jean Nowak BELL TOWER REPAIR UPDATE We recently received the latest loan statement for the repair of the church bell tower. As of the principal stands at $60, and the interest for the month is $ Thank you so much for your continued contributions to help us repay our loan from the Diocese. THANKS, BRIAN! Brian Gatto recently completed his Eagle Scout project. He, his dad and several volunteers completely rebuilt the retaining wall closest to the school building on the approach to the Art and Drama Department entrance. They also landscaped the area along the newly built wall. In addition, they repaired the wall on the other side of the sidewalk. We are grateful to Brian for his hard work and his organizational skills. We are also grateful to his dad and volunteers, and to the parishioners and companies that supported him by supplying him with the needed materials or by helping him to purchase them. The area looks great. Thanks, Brian! Year of St. Philip Sat./Sun., May 19/May 20: 7th Sunday of Easter 4:00 P.M Bernard & Helen Bannon (Al & Pat Bannon) 7:00 A.M. Mary & Ed Goyke (Janine Goyke) 10:00 A.M. Matthew McConaghy (Kelly family) 12:00 Noon Christine Guarnaccio (M/M William Budavich Jr.) Monday, May 21: Easter Weekday 8:30 A.M. Jean Holland (Robert & Katherine Canfield) Tuesday, May 22: Easter Weekday 8:30 A.M. Claire Lageman (son, William ) Wednesday May 23: Easter Weekday 8:30 A.M. Joseph Lageman (son, William) Thursday, May 24: Easter Weekday 8:30 A.M. Edward Ginther (Steve & Joyce Zamiska) Friday, May 25: Easter Weekday 8:30 A.M Robert Zoszack (Greg, Cheryl Begg & family Saturday, May 26: St. Philip Neri 8:30 A.M. Mary Collins Klemmer (mother) 12:30 P.M. Confessions Sat./Sun., May 26/May 27: Pentecost Sunday 4:00 P.M Sam Barker (family) 7:00 A.M. Joseph Adamo (wife & family) 10:00 A.M. John Sebesta (family) 12:00 Noon Jane Waldron (Judy Kueshner) Sanctuary Light Burns this week for: Mary Requested by: Peg Propcheck & family Next Sunday, May 27th is Pentecost Sunday. It s tradition to wear red on that day. So please, if possible wear a red article of clothing or accessory next week.

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6 68 (Middle School) 2:30-5 P.M. at Hope House. Wednesday, May 23 is Movie Day Wednesday, May 30 is Service Day. Earn service hours! 910 (High School) 2:30-5 P.M. at Hope House. Thursday, May 24 is Movie Day Thursday, May 31 is Service Day. Earn service hours! Summer Activity Planning Didn t make the meeting last week to think of things to do this summer? Don t worry; you can still me suggestions to add to our calendar. Festival Candy Booth Help Needed. June Service hours earned! Golf League (MS&HS) If you are interested in playing golf in our golf league this summer let me know. Only $25 for the summer! We play Wednesdays, June 20 through August 15, from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. at Marada 9 hole Golf Course. We have 8 signed up already! Appropriate golf attire required and should have your own clubs. For more information: x 6 or stpcyyam@gmail.com St. Philip Young Adult Ministry Young Adult Ministry is open to all between years old! Basketball Sunday night basketball is every Sunday from 7-9:00 P.M. in the school gym. me to make sure we are still playing. Bible Study Thursday, May 24, from 7:30-9:00 P.M. at the Hope House For more information: x 6 or stpcyyam@gmail.com The fundraiser for the Bell Tower has been extended at Sharp Edge Restaurant here in Crafton. Every Wednesday and Sunday, they will donate 15% of the total of your bill to St. Philip Bell Tower Fund. This coupon must be presented at the time of purchase in order to receive contribution credit. Thank you. Sunday Collection (5-13) $ 5,849 Parish Share $ 3,585 Organ Fund $ 786 Bell Tower $ 350 Thank you for your generous donation. PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK Tuesday, May 22: 6:45 P.M. St. Vincent de Paul Society (Kelty Hall) Wednesday, May 23: 7:00 P.M. Men s Fellowship (Parish Office) 8:00 P.M. Adult Choir Rehearsal (Church) Saturday, May 26: 9:15 A.M. Legion of Mary (Rectory) Please remember in your prayers Gabral Barekzai, sister of Ruh & Janet Barekzai who entered into eternal life recently. May she rest in peace. ST. PHILIP LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sat. May 26/May 27 Altar Servers 4:00 P.M Alex Gamble, Katelyn Gamble, Zachary Balobeck 7:00 A.M. Adult Server 10:00 A.M. Hope Grefenstette, Kirby Crabbe, Clayton Crabbe 12:00 Noon Breanna Wiegand, Alexis Kowal, Britney Kowal Lectors 4:00 P.M. Jessica Rea 7:00 A.M. Frank Allen 10:00 A.M Rainy Grefenstette 12:00 Noon Rosemary Killmeyer Eucharistic Ministers 4:00 P.M. Carol Solt, Sue Solt-Lonsinger, Art Bannon, Kathy Hayes, Sharon Dorenkott 7:00 A.M. Rosemary Mulkerrin, Geri Allen, Mary Jo Auth 10:00 A.M Bob & Marilyn Seitz, Dennis Wilkinson, Mary Gerlowski, Mary Lou McNamee 12:00 Noon Lenore Pope, Sr. Carole, Marie Kelly, Sr. Geri, Mary Jane Roth

7 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 1:15-17, 20a, 220c-26 Second Reading: 1John 4:11-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103 Gospel: John 17:11b-19 Today s Gospel reading from John is known as the High Priestly Prayer. Jesus is praying for His disciples to His heavenly Father right before his death. His prayer takes on a profound significance. He wishes to share with His followers the union He enjoys with God. Accepting God s word through Jesus, the disciples share in God s holiness. Having sketched the contours of union with God, Jesus acknowledges the resistance that God s word encounters from the world. He is speaking of the dimensions of society that are against God. Jesus Himself was hated by that world and now, because of God s word, His followers will suffer the same fate. It is the very reason Jesus prays for them. Another beautiful aspect of this reading is the example Jesus gives us with prayer. Prayer is dialogue with God. Jesus shows us how we are to pray to our heavenly Father. He illustrates for us the importance to take time to pray not only for our needs but the needs of others. We should be in constant communication with God throughout our day, not only talking with God but also listening to him; as Saint Paul tells us we should pray without ceasing (1Thessalonians 5:17). Religious Education Registration Any child, in grades K-8, who does not attend a parochial school must be registered in the Religious Education Program of the parish. Families that are new to the program and those who are currently involved with our program need to register for the upcoming year. The registration fee for is $45 per child which helps to offset the cost of supplies. Questions? Contact Sharon Dorenkott at ext 8. Vacation Bible School (VBS) A Very Mary Sanctuary VBS will be held on August 13-15, 2012 from 9:30 A.M. - Noon for children age 4 years through 5th grade; registration fee is $5 per child. Students in grade 6 and up are encouraged to volunteer as VBS aides. Registration and volunteer forms are located at all the entrances of the church. You may drop off your registration/volunteer forms at the parish office or drop them into the collection basket. We are looking for moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, teens and anyone else who would like to experience three fun-filled and invigorating days! If you are a bit apprehensive, don t worry. We will give you all you need to know! If you have any questions or are interested in helping out, please contact VBS co-director, Juliette Tirone at All VBS adult volunteers 18 and older need to comply with the Diocesan Safe Environment Policy. You can read more about this policy at Baptismal Preparation Classes Parents who are expecting their first child are required by the Diocese of Pittsburgh to attend a Baptismal Preparation class prior to the birth of their first child. Sessions are held in the Parish Office at 1:15 P.M. by appointment. The next scheduled classes are: May 20, 2012 and August 5, No classes will be held during June or July. Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment at , ext. 5.