Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe

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1 Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe & Saint Mary, Mother of God Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg Pennsylvania Charitable Trusts Contact Information St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Kittanning 101 W High Street Kittanning, PA Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m Noon Pastoral Staff Weekend Mass Times 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. St. Mary, Mother of God Yatesboro PO Box 327, 109 2nd Street Yatesboro, PA Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday / Kittanning Saturday / Yatesboro Sunday / Kittanning Sunday / Yatesboro Sacrament of Reconciliation 12:00 p.m. 1st Saturday / Yatesboro 12:00 p.m. 2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturday / Kittanning Sacrament of Baptism The Reverend Douglas E. Dorula Pastor & Administrator ddorula@dioceseofgreensburg.org The Reverend Efren C. Ambre Parochial Vicar eambre@dioceseofgreensburg.org The Reverend Alan W. Grote Regional Chaplain for Northern Armstrong County or Kittanning Staff Contact the parish office. Sacrament of Marriage Arrangements must be made with Father Doug at least one year in advance. Ministry to Sick and Homebound Contact the Parish Office if you or a family member would like to receive Eucharist or the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Parish Cemeteries Yatesboro Staff Erika Dragunova, Office Manager Betty Rose Walker, Office Manager edragunova@dioceseofgreensburg.org ewalker@dioceseofgreensburg.org Joseph Kacprowski Bonnie Frailey Coordinator of Faith Formation & Parish Hall Coordinator jkacprowski@dioceseofgreensburg.org Coordinator of Faith Formation bfrailey@dioceseofgreensburg.org Sandy Ashley Peggy Skamai, Organist Director of Liturgy & Music sashley@dioceseofgreensburg.org Bob Skamai, Choir Director Marilyn Brochetti, Business Manager Cathy Smith, Cemetery Manager Joe Kiehlmeier, Maintenance mskamai@dioceseofgreensburg.org Sandy Caresani, Sacristan Tom Caresani, Maintenance Helpful Phone Numbers St. Joseph & St. Mary Cemeteries Contact the parish office in Kittanning. Sacred Heart & St. Mary Cemeteries Contact the parish office in Yatesboro. Divine Redeemer Regional Catholic School St. Mary Parish Hall Rental, Kittanning St. Mary/St. Gabriel Hall Rental, Yatesboro St. Vincent de Paul Helpline, Kittanning Prayer Chain, Yatesboro Good Samaritan Ministry, Yatesboro Pentecost Sunday ~ June 4,

2 Pentecost Sunday June 4, 2017 Saturday, June 3 Partner Parishes Liturgical Schedule Vigil 4:00 p.m. Kittanning Stephanie Altman (Anniversary) by Linda & Larry Rottman 6:00 p.m. Yatesboro For All Living & Deceased Parishioners Sunday, June 4 Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20: :00 a.m. Kittanning Patty Bowley Pelliccione by Mom, Fran & Brother, Scott 11:00 a.m. Yatesboro George Skamai, Sr. by Bob & Peggy Skamai Monday, June 5 Saint Boniface, Bishop & Martyr Tb 1:3, 2:1b-8; Mk 12:1-12 8:00 a.m. Kittanning Patricia Kutch Simmons by Family 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in Kittanning Tuesday, June 6 Saint Norbert, Bishop Tb 2:9-14; Mk 12: :30 a.m. Yatesboro Delma Rocco ~ Birthday Remembrance by Jim, Cheryl, Julianna & Anthony Wednesday, June 7 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Weekday Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Mk 12:18-27 Eucharistic Adoration in Yatesboro 7:00 p.m. Kittanning Jim & Janet Ochs by Their Loving Sons, Dan & Fred Thursday, June 8 Weekday Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a; Mk 12: :30 a.m. Yatesboro George Skamai, Sr. by Louis & Bonnie Filippo Friday, June 9 Saint Ephrem, Deacon & Doctor of the Church Tb 11:5-17; Mk 12: :00 a.m. Kittanning Mr. & Mrs. William Chemelli, Sr. by Tammy, Jeff, August & Elisa Mantini 8:30 a.m. Yatesboro Irene Firment Matczak by Sister, Peggy & Bob McCune Saturday, June 10 12:00 Noon Kittanning Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 p.m. Kittanning Deceased Members of Sam & Libera Zeolla Family and Pete & Mary Zeolla Family by Kathy & Dave Turner 6:00 p.m. Yatesboro Delma Rocco by the Altar Rosary Society Sunday, June 11 The Most Holy Trinity Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9; 2 Cor 13:11-13; Jn 3: :00 a.m. Kittanning For All Living & Deceased Parishioners 11:00 a.m. Yatesboro Living Members of the Altar Rosary Society by the Altar Rosary Society As we gather on this very beautiful feast of Pentecost we are reminded that God has not abandoned us but has left us the gift of the Holy Spirit as an advocate and guide. Negotiating our lives and living the Gospel can sometimes be difficult tasks. We are not always sure how to act or where to turn. We stand a better chance of obtaining greater clarity and focus and discerning what direction to take when we use the gifts of the Holy Spirit that we have been given. Please remember in your prayers the soul of Kittanning parishioner Marian Raimondi as well as Father Richard P. Karenbauer, a retired priest of the Diocese of Greensburg, who passed away last week. May God grant them eternal rest and peace. The Sanctuary Candle in Kittanning is burning this week in Birthday Remembrances of James T. Forsythe & Livia Dorazio by Genevieve Forsythe. The Tabernacle Candle in Yatesboro is burning this week in Honor of our Charter Member, Della Bellotti, by C.D. of A., Court St. Francis #1726. Our Sincere Congratulations to Kinsley Sloane Kennedy Daughter of Tyson & Emily (Ondich) Kennedy who was baptized in Kittanning on Sunday, May 28.

3 Pentecost Sunday June 4, 2017 Happy Birthday! Yes, The Solemnity of Pentecost means that it is the birthday of the Church. We remember the first time that The Holy Spirit descended upon Mary and the apostles. Also, we celebrate that The Holy Spirit is with us and is giving us the strength and courage to live and promote our faith. Our 50 day celebration of Easter comes to a close. Let our prayer always be, "Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth." Vacation Bible School will begin this week in Yatesboro. Thanks to everyone who is helping to make this a wonderful experience for our children. In Kittanning, VBS will be held from June 12 until June 16. The registration deadline is Monday, June 5. If you have picked up a tag from the board in the narthex, please return the item by June 8. Last Sunday in Yatesboro was a historic day. The parish family, Bishop Edward Malesic, family, friends and guests honored our native son vocation, Father Fid Levri, at his 50 th Priesthood Anniversary celebration. I want to thank Father Efren who was the chair of the committee and everyone who worked hard to make it memorable and festive for Father Fid and all in attendance. Continue to pray for Father Fid as he returns to continue his ministry in Kentucky. Hopefully, we will see him again after Christmas. Finally, this weekend in our partner parishes we are honoring our graduates. Congratulations to all of our young people and their families at this exciting time. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus Council #1011 and Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Patricia #998 in Kittanning and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Francis #1725 in Yatesboro for assisting in each parish breakfast that is being held. Father Doug "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.

4 Pentecost Sunday June 4, 2017 St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish News We congratulate the following 2017 High School Graduates of our parish family and extend them best wishes in their future endeavors: Nicole Andryka Chase Bauer Mallory Bearer Ali Bowers Bernadette Boylan Jonathan Brake Zackary Crispen Mason Edwards Nicholas Griffin Elise Hulings Jonathan Kamis Kameron Odasso Jacob Parisi Alexis Pawlowski Alexa Scaife Noah Shoenfelt Matthew Stanko Sean Stirling Hannah Walleck Preston Wilson May God s blessings guide you to accomplish your goals throughout the coming years. Be Bold. Be Catholic. From our infancy coming into this colorful world, our eyes are opened to the signs and wonders of God s Kingdom. From the moment we believe, we are challenged to balance as well as share our faith with the world around us. As our faith formation expands to the 7th grade and then to the 8th grade, consider stepping out of your comfort zone into these exciting times in our parish. At this time, two catechist positions are available to assist our faith formation team in serving the Lord with gladness. We need the catechists for the 3rd and the 6th grades to share the love of God with our children. We have the resources to help and guide you. Don t be afraid and consider joining in this rewarding ministry. Please contact Joseph Kacprowski, our coordinator of faith formation, in the parish office at or via at jkacprowski@dioceseofgreensburg.org to learn more about this fulfilling opportunity to serve in our parish. May God s mercy overflow upon us as we serve the Lord and one another. St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Vacation Bible School Monday, June 12 - Friday, June 16 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon St. Mary Parish Hall, Kittanning For Children in Grades Pre-K thru Grade 5 The best week of the summer! New Friends Creative Games Amazing experiments Lip-smacking snacks Incredible music Last Chance to Register! Registration forms are available in the church and at the parish office. A registration form can also be downloaded and printed from our website at by clicking the VBS registration link on the home page. Please return your completed registration form to the parish office as soon as possible. Join Our VBS Team ~ We need YOU! If you are interested in sharing your time and talents at this year s VBS, please call Sabrina Dague at or her at sabrinastreightif@gmail.com as soon as possible for more information how you can help. Return your items for VBS! Just a reminder that if you picked the tag from VBS bulletin board, your donations may be placed in the containers provided in the church or dropped off at the parish office by Thursday, June 8. St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Finance Council will meet on Wednesday, June 7, at 4:00 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Center, Kittanning. CD of A Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Tuesday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m., in St. Mary Parish Center, Kittanning to share fellowship and prayers over the work of their hands - prayer shawls given, free of charge, to those in need of comfort or healing. Hope to see you there.

5 Pentecost Sunday June 4, 2017 St. Mary, Mother of God Parish News We congratulate the following 2017 High School Graduates of our parish family and extend them best wishes in their future endeavors: Haley DiDiano Christopher Hawkins Xavier Julius Bret Lundgren Emma Sabula Charles Skamai Michael Spera Benjamin Vicini May God bless you and watch over you; May He give you strength and guide you. Thank you to all who participated in honoring our mothers during the month of May. We enjoyed reminiscing about all the wonderful mothers. If you have not picked up photos of your Mother, please contact the office at Please bring in a framed picture of your Father to church to display for Father s Day weekend June 17 & 18. A table will be available in the narthex to showcase your picture. Requirements are: Your Father (alive or in heaven) Framed picture (so it will stand up) Place on table on or before June 18 Leave picture on table for a few weeks Pictures will be returned VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL at St. Mary, Mother of God Parish Begins This Monday! Monday, June 5 thru Friday, June 9 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This year s program theme is: Serengeti Trek: Where Kids Are Wild About God. The Knitting Group will meet on Monday, June 5, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Room. Beginners and experienced individuals who knit and/or crochet are very welcome. For more information, please contact Mary Ellen at Communion Calls The homebound parishioners of St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, Yatesboro will be visited on Wednesday, June 7. If you know of anyone who should be included in these monthly visits, please contact the parish office. For more information, please contact Mary Ellen Wilkinson Thank you to Melvin Dalessio of Beyer Flowers & Produce for your donation of flowers placed in front of our Sacred Heart Cemetery Chapel. Their beauty and brightness enhances our cemetery surroundings, and your generosity is very much appreciated. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday, June 7 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Come and spend some quiet time with our Lord. Shannock Valley Food Pantry The Shannock Valley Food Pantry has requested that we collect peanut butter for the month of June, in addition to other non-perishable food items and paper products. Your donations can be placed in the fabric bins located under the table in the narthex of the church. Items are collected from our church on the last Saturday of each month.

6 Pentecost Sunday June 4, 2017 ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS, SELF-EMPLOYED AND FAMILIES! Build your business and help us grow our faith community! Sue Novosel from Liturgical Publications, our bulletin printer, will be in our office securing new ads for our bulletin. We need your help! Please consider purchasing an ad. Your participation makes our bulletin successful, and you attract customers! BENEFITS OF ADVERTISING Local community advertising for one full year, at one low price. A FREE ad listing on parishesonline.com FREE professional ad design, and 4 free ad changes per year. Because of the Memorial Day holiday, the Offertory Collection report for the weekend of May 27 & 28 will be included in the next week s bulletin. Liturgical Minister Schedule - June 7-11, 2017 St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning Date Altar Servers Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion Lector Cantor Greeters Wed, June 7 7:00 p.m. Emily Kuntz Bob Ashley Frank Battaglia Mary Anne Galonski Sadie Jageman Sat., June 10 4:00 p.m. Zoe Marcinek Ethan Swartz Sabrina Dague Lisa Easley Carol Landstrom Gerianne Prunty Roseann Rybicki Sally Altman Rose Freeman Evelyn Higginson Ann Jones Sun., June 11 9:00 a.m. Brendan Boylan Andy Kamis Jon Kamis Bob Ashley Marsha Caruso Mary Mauger Ann Nemec Larry Porterfield Alyson DeLuca Mary Boscarino Fran Bowley Roxane Jordan St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, Yatesboro Date Altar Servers Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion Lector Cantor Greeters Sat., June 10 6:00 p.m. Elliott Schaeffer Sam Skamai Kathy Renosky (T) Mary Kay Palilla Kathy Chobody Rich Palilla Sue Champion Kevin, Brandy & Aiden Schaeffer Sun., June 11 11:00 a.m. Kyleigh Odosso Natalee Sims Mary Ellen Wilkinson (T) Kevin Foster Jeanne Levri Marlene Buffone Bob Skamai Penny Hampshire Sue Champion Janet Hallman Shirley Bailey