Saint Agnes Church. & Holy Trinity Church. St. Agnes Administrative Center 529 Grant Avenue Ext. West Mifflin, PA

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1 Saint Agnes Church St. Agnes Administrative Center 529 Grant Avenue Ext. West Mifflin, PA & Holy Trinity Church ADMINISTRATOR, Rev. Joseph R. Grosko PRINCIPAL, ST. AGNES SCHOOL Sister Cynthia Wessel CONTACT INFORMATION: Rectory - St. Agnes Rectory - Holy Trinity Social Hall - St. Agnes Social Hall - Holy Trinity St. Agnes Convent St. Agnes Website Holy Trinity Address. H.TRINITY@VERIZON.NET Holy Trinity Fax Number NOVENA TO MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP MONDAYS AFTER THE 8:00 A.M. MASS AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH EPHESIANS IV PRAYER & PRAISE ON 1ST & 3RD MONDAYS, 7:30 PM, ST. AGNES CHURCH EVERYONE IS INVITED AND WELCOME HOLY DAY MASSES: As scheduled. March 25, 2012 ST. AGNES MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY - MARCH 25-5th SUNDAY OF LENT 6:00p (Sat) - Gal "Rusty" Stinner (Tom Connelley) 8: Mark Vash (Mallah Family) 11: Birthday Remembrance - Father Grosko MON - MARCH 26 - ANNUNCIATION of the LORD (8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity) TUESDAY - MARCH 27 - LENTEN WEEKDAY 6: Mary Karas (Adams Family) WED - MARCH 28 - LENTEN WEEKDAY 7:00p - - Emilia Koreny (Carol and Howie Rowe) THURSDAY - MARCH 29 - LENTEN WEEKDAY 6:45- Helen Pallo (Joani Volkay) FRIDAY - MARCH 30 - LENTEN WEEKDAY 8:15 - Mary C. Oeler (Peg Smith) SATURDAY - MARCH 31- LENTEN WEEKDAY (8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity) SUNDAY - APRIL 1 - PALM SUNDAY of the PASSION 6:00p (Sat) - Delana Bevan - (Family) 8: Living Benefactors of St. Vincent de Paul Society 11: Roy Cochrane (Wife and Family) Holy Trinity Administrative Center 529 Grant Avenue Ext. West Mifflin, PA HOLY TRINITY MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY - MARCH 25-5TH SUNDAY OF LENT 4:00p (Sat) - - Albert Kapples (Wife and Family) 9: George Matthias (Jim Matthias) MON - MARCH 26 - ANNUNCIATION of the LORD 8:00 - Deceased Members of Schulte & Sebest Families TUESDAY - MARCH 27 - LENTEN WEEKDAY (6:45 a.m. Mass at St. Agnes) WED - MARCH 28 - LENTEN WEEKDAY 11: Marilyn Sepesy-Blessing of Good Health (Family) THURSDAY - MARCH 29 - LENTEN WEEKDAY (6:45 a.m. Mass at St. Agnes) FRIDAY - MARCH 30 - LENTEN WEEKDAY 11: Mary Gasparovic (Mary Jane Fedor) SATURDAY - MARCH 31 - LENTEN WEEKDAY 8: Helen Pallo (Martha and Ed Palo) SUNDAY - APRIL 1 - PALM SUNDAY of the PASSION 4:00p (Sat) - - John Bodnar (Nancy Bodnar) 9: Living Benefactors of St. Vincent de Paul Society RECONCILIATION: Saturdays at 5:30 p.m., St. Agnes and Holy Trinity, Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. (or by appt.) BAPTISM: By appointment. Pre-Baptism preparation required. Arrange before birth. MARRIAGE: Arrange 6 months in advance. SICK & SHUTINS: Please call the Rectory. NEW PARISHIONERS: Please register at Rectory. PA CHILD ABUSE PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE HOTLINE th Sunday of Lent

2 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Jeremiah tells the people: the Lord will make a new covenant with them, planting the law within their hearts. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51:3-4,12-13,14-15 A prayer for God's mercy and forgiveness. Second Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9 Through his sufferings, Jesus gained salvation for all who obey him. Gospel Reading: John 12:20-33 Jesus teaches his disciples about the way in which he will be glorified by God, and a voice from heaven is heard to affirm this teaching. Today's Gospel reading is taken from the Gospel of John. We are reading much further into John's Gospel than we have for the past two weeks. Chapter 12 of John's Gospel is a preparation for the beginning of the passion narrative to follow. Jesus has just raised Lazarus from the dead an important sign in John's Gospel, which inspired many people to believe in Jesus. This event also marks the turning point in Jesus' conflict with the Jewish authorities. John's Gospel tells us that the Sanhedrin met after this event and made plans to kill Jesus. In the 12th chapter of John's Gospel, Jesus is anointed at Bethany and enters Jerusalem in triumph. We again see evidence of the significance of the raising of Lazarus to this event; John reports that the crowds also gathered to see Lazarus. Following his triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Jesus predicted his suffering, death, and Resurrection and prepared his disciples to believe in the salvation that his death would accomplish. Using the metaphor of the grain of wheat, Jesus presented the idea that his dying would be beneficial. He also taught that those who would be his disciples must follow his example of sacrifice. This theme will be repeated in John's account of the Last Supper, when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples as an example of how they must serve one another. The final section of today's Gospel might be read as John's parallel to the agony in the garden. Unlike the Synoptic Gospels, the Gospel of John does not record Jesus' anguished prayer in the garden of Gethsemane before his arrest. Although comparable words are found in today's reading, Jesus gives a confident response to the question he raises when asking God to save him from his impending death. After announcing his conviction that it is for this purpose that he came, a voice from heaven speaks, as if in answer to Jesus' prayer. This voice, like the one heard at Jesus' baptism and at Jesus' Transfiguration events reported in the Synoptic Gospels but not in John's Gospel affirms that God welcomes the sacrifice that Jesus will make on behalf of others. In John's Gospel, Jesus teaches that this voice was sent for the sake of those who would believe in him. In today's Gospel, we also hear Jesus speak about the cosmic framework against which we are to understand his passion, death, and Resurrection. Through his death and Resurrection, Jesus conquered Satan, the ruler of this world. In this way the world is judged, but the judgment is not condemnation. Instead, through Jesus' dying and rising, salvation is brought to the world. MARK YOUR CALENDAR Sunday, March 25th "WE ARE ALL IMMIGRANTS," 2:00 pm, Heinz History Center, free documentary. Fri, March 30th.MASS for RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, noon, St. Mary of Mercy Church, Bishop Zubik Sunday, April 1st.PALM SUNDAY, Distribution of Palms to all parishioners. Tues, April 3rd.HOLY TRINITY PENANCE SERVICE, 7 :00 pm Wed, April 4th.ST. AGNES PENANCE SERVICE, 7:00 pm Sat, April 7th..EASTER VIGIL: Holy Trinity 7:00 pm; St. Agnes 8:30 pm Sunday, April 8th EASTER SUNDAY, Resurrection of Our Lord. Wed, Sat, April 11th..HOLY TRINITY MEN'S CLUB CASINO TRIP, 7:30 am Coffee & Donuts; 9:00 am. Depart April 14th GATHERING of CATHOLIC MEN, A. J. Palumbo Center, Duquesne University, 9:00 am Topic: Living the Eucharist in Today s America, Registration forms are available on the table at the entrance to church. Come and see how your life can be changed!! WORKSHOP for SEPARATED or DIVORCED PARENTS, St. Paul Seminary, 9:00-noon Please remove all artificial flowers, wreaths & items on graves in Holy Trinity and St. Agnes Cemeteries by April 1 to get ready for Spring Clean Up! Holy Trinity Easter Decorating Schedule Sat., Mar. 31, 9:30 am Thu., Apr. 5, 11:00 pm Wed., Apr. 4, after 11:00 am Mass Fri., Apr. 6, 5:00 pm

3 Next Sunday Is Palm Sunday Beginning of Holy Week BLESSING OF PALMS - will take place at all the weekend Masses, as those in attendance hold them. At ST. AGNES, before the Saturday, 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses, you may gather in the Social Hall or body of the church after receiving your palms on entering for the Divine Services. At HOLY TRINITY, the solemn procession of palms will be at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. The Gospel for this day is the Passion of the Lord and as you stand for the reading, please hold your palms in hand. PENANCE SERVICES will be held at both parishes: ST. AGNES, Wednesday, April 4th, 7:00 p.m. with a number of priests assisting with individual confessions. HOLY TRINITY Penance Service, Tuesday, April 3rd. The Sacrament of Penance restores our friendship with our Lord and Savior. It is the interior healing that is so necessary in our spiritual life and in our relationships with one another. Thus, confession is our answer and truly contributes to our spiritual development and in our daily struggles and difficulties. Weekly, confessions are heard a half hour before the Saturday evening Masses. At Holy Trinity, they begin at 3:30 p.m. and then at St. Agnes confessions begin at 5:30 p.m. Personal appointments can be made with the priest for individual confessions at the penitent s convenience. EASTER DUTY - EASTER PRIVILEGE - Given that the Eucharist is the focal point of all our worship, the Church asks that Catholics receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist frequently, and, at the very minimum, once a year during the time of Easter (between the First Sunday of Lent and Trinity Sunday). For 2012, that would be between February 26th and June 3rd. We still use the expression making our Easter Duty. It would be much better to think in terms of Easter Privilege." For most people, our Easter Duty includes going to confession; but if a person is free of serious sin, there is no need to receive the Sacrament of Penance to satisfy our duty of receiving the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist during the Easter Season. Whatever your situation, this reminder of Easter Duty is offered, and the Penance Services listed above are available to you. Please take advantage of them. LENTEN WEEKDAY MASSES Tuesday & Thursday: 6:45 am, St. Agnes Wednesday Evening: 7 pm, St. Agnes Monday & Saturday: 8 am, Holy Trinity Wednesday & Friday: 11 am, Holy Trinity, Mass & Stations Friday: 8:15 am, St. Agnes Children s Mass of St. Agnes School STATIONS OF THE CROSS Wednesday & Friday: 11 am, Holy Trinity, Stations of the Cross after the 11 am Mass. Friday Afternoon: 2 pm, St. Agnes, Children s Stations Evening: 7 pm, St. Agnes, Stations for entire parishes. The St. Vincent DePaul Society will make their Easter visits to the sick and homebound starting on Palm Sunday. If you or someone you know is sick, in the hospital nursing home, or would like a visit, please let us know. Contact the Society ( ) or the Parish Office ( ). The second collection on Palm Sunday is for the work of the St. Vincent DePaul Society. This is a loose collection. There are not any envelopes. Many thanks for your generous support. ~~~Birthday Greetings and Prayers Father Joseph Grosko, March 27th, 80 Years!!~~~ BETTER THAN EVER! The Fish Fry of Holy Trinity and St. Agnes is on every Friday of Lent, including Good Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Eat in or take out: ). Also, we continue to ask for your delicious baked goods that need to be delivered on the Friday mornings of Lent. This call of outreach of your Christian service benefits in the education of the young people in the parishes. Do support St. Agnes School and the School Subsidy of Holy Trinity. Looking forward to seeing our parishioners and friends. BAKED GOODS SCHEDULE: FRIDAY, MARCH 30th, A - M If your last name begins with these letters, please bring your baked goods to Holy Trinity Social Hall.

4 Our Catholic Bishops Call for Prayer for Religious Liberty We call upon the Catholic faithful, and all people of faith, throughout our country to join us in prayer and penance for our leaders and for the restoration of our First Freedom religious liberty which is not only protected in the laws and customs of our great Nation, but rooted in the teachings of our great Tradition, the bishops said in United for Religious Freedom a March 14 statement. Prayer is the ultimate source of our strength for without God, we can do nothing; but with God, all things are possible. MARY IMMACULATE, Patroness of Our Country, Pray for Us. BISHOP to CELEBRATE MASS, FRIDAY, MARCH 30th Bishop David Zubik will celebrate the noon Mass Friday, March 30, at St. Mary of Mercy Church in Downtown Pittsburgh. His homily will center on the need to safeguard the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom against any infringement by the government. The Bishop is urging all Catholics in the six-county Diocese of Pittsburgh to observe a special day of fasting, abstinence and prayer March 30 as called for by all the bishops together in Pennsylvania. On that day, offer your sacrifice for the cause of religious liberty, that the church may be granted the basic right to practice what she preaches, and for our political leaders, that their eyes may be opened to the rights of all Americans, including those of faith, asks our bishop. Similar to the observance of Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, Catholics beginning at age 14 are asked to abstain from eating meat. The law of fasting (limiting oneself to one full meal and two lighter meals) obliges people between the ages of Workshop for Separated or Divorced Parents Saturday, April 14, 2012, 9:00 am to noon -An inside look at the world of children whose parents have separated or divorced.- Whether the parental break-up is recent or old, children need ongoing support to work through this family change. The workshop offers information, ideas, and coping strategies to help children adjust and grow stronger. Location: St. Paul Seminary, Fee: $ 15 (Some scholarships available) or mwood@ diopitt.org. Register by 4/6.

5 Please Pray for Our Beloved Sick Weekly, the bulletin lists our sick, shut-ins, and hospitalized. If you wish to add or alter this listing, please call the Parish Offices, so that we can have our special listing updated. Your cooperation, visits, and daily prayers are deeply appreciated. Holy Trinity Maria Alzo, Patricia Brevko, Anna Cmar, Marie Cmar, Helen Gambal, Mary Lisa Holzwarth, Mary Kertis, Joseph Kirch, Agnes Kovac, Diane Kovalsky, Agnes Magdic, Ethel Maydak, Larry Maydak, Justine Mantich, Ethel Palyo, Mary Pavlik, Ann Sabo, Ray Shahen, Margaret Shimko, Margaret Svirbel, Martha Vasil, Robert Zeok St. Agnes Jean Abels, Josephine Andres, Marie Beney, Alberta Buchleitner, Nettie Conley, Patricia DeLuca, Florence Dugan, Irene Fontanese, Edward Godec, Steve Grochalski, John Gruber, Martha Gruber, Mary Elizabeth Hudick, Gene Johnson, Roberta Johnson, Richard Jordan, Marilyn (Koehler) Kepes, Mary Kosko, Robert Kosko, Dorothy Kostovny, Joe Milko, Marguerite Oeler, Laura Pasternak, Dorothy Petrak, Clara Riley, Brian Saunders, Rudy Saunders, Glenn Steimer, Marie Steiner, Rose Ann Thomas, Paul Thomas LAMB of GOD Prayer-In English: Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. (Twice.) Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace. In Latin: Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. (Twice.) Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem. ST. AGNES March 18, 2012 $ 3, Sunday Offertory $ Home Mission Collection $ Parish Share Campaign PSP Assessment $ 24, Amount Collected PSP.. $ 5, Monthly School Subsidy.... $ 6, REMEMBER OUR PARISH SHARE PROGRAM CAMPAIGN. ~REMEMBER ST. AGNES & HOLY TRINITY IN YOUR WILL. HOLY TRINITY March 18, 2012 $ 1, Sunday Offertory $ 1, Home Mission Collection $ Parish Share Campaign PSP Assessment $ 24, Amount Collected PSP....$ 4, MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONES ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE ONGOING PROJECTS

6 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Agnes Church # St. Agnes Lane West Mifflin, PA Holy Trinity Church 529 Grant Avenue Ext. West Mifflin, PA PHONE Parish Office Nancy Lapinski (Bulletin Editor s Home) CONTACT PERSON Nancy Lapinski ADDRESS: stagnes2@msn.com Nmschlap@comcast.net (Bulletin Editor s Home) SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard Windows Vista Home Premium PRINTER HP Officejet Pro L7580 Series TRANSMISSION TIME 3:10 pm, March 20, 2012 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION March 25, 2012 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 including information page SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: None