Welcome to Saint Thomas More University Parish

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1 Saint Thomas More University Parish A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Moving from Maintenance to Mission 1200 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA Facebook (stmup) Office Hours: M-F 9 am 4:30 pm Phone: April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter Bishop of Greensburg: The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, JCL Pastor: The Rever end Alan N. Polczynski Parochial Vicar: The Rever end Andr es C. Gumangan SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST Mass Times Saturday... 4:00 pm Sunday... 10:00 am & 7:00 pm See inside bulletin for daily and Holy Day Mass times. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Tuesdays 6:00-6:30 pm or call for an appointment. Please see inside bulletin for changes to schedule. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the Parish Office, , ext. 113, at least four months prior to the birth of your child. Baptismal Preparation Sessions for 2018 July 29 and October 21 Baptisms will be scheduled within Mass on the first and third Sundays of the month or outside of Mass by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please call the Parish Office for an appointment, , ext. 113, at least one year prior to your anticipated wedding date. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call Fr. Alan, ext. 116 or Fr. Andy, ext. 120 SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about vocations to the priesthood or religious life, please call or the Diocesan Office for Clergy Vocations at , ext or ext NEW PARISHIONERS & IUP STUDENTS Welcome to Saint Thomas More University Parish To register, go to: or contact the Parish Office.

2 Saturday, April 21 Fourth Sunday of Easter 4:00pm + Jennie Morandi - Ed and Marybeth Sloniger Sunday, April 22 - Fourth Sunday of Easter 10:00am - Members of the Parish 7:00pm + George Ponchione - Brian, Preeti and Michelle Monday, April 23 - Easter Weekday PARISH STAFF Reverend Alan N. Polczynski, Pastor Phone Extension: apolczynski@dioceseofgreensburg.org Reverend Andres C. Gumangan, Parochial Vicar Phone Extension: agumangan@dioceseofgreensburg.org Cindy Schillinger, Pastoral Associate & Director for Campus Ministry Phone Extension: cschillinger@dioceseofgreensburg.org Lynne Jones, Director for Liturgy & Music Phone Extension:115 ljones@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mary Beth Palko, Director for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd & Youth Ministry Phone Extension: mpalko@dioceseofgreensburg.org Diane Cawley, Parish & Financial Secretary Phone Extension: dcawley@dioceseofgreensburg.org Bill Strittmatter, Maintenance & Physical Plant Manager Phone Extension: 122 Tuesday, April 24 - Easter Weekday 12:10pm + Harry Alexander - Sue and Pete Alexander 6:00pm - Confession Wednesday, April 25- Saint Mark, Evangelist 12:10pm + Tracey Gaydos - Mom and Dad Thursday, April 26 - Easter Weekday No Mass Friday, April 27 - Easter Weekday 12:10pm + Rose Riscinto - Dick and Linda Staffen Saturday, April 28 4:00pm + Deceased Members of Brendle Family - Bud and Barb Sunday, April 29 - Fifth Sunday of Easter 10:00am + Enzo and Irene Contrucci - Lynn and Rose Contrucci 7:00pm - Members of the Parish Readings for the Week Saturday / Sunday Acts 4:8-12 / 1Jn 3:1-2 / Jn 10:11-18 Monday Acts 11:1-18 / Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday Acts 11:19-26 / Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday 1 Pt 5:5b-14 / Mk 16:15-20 Thursday Acts 13:13-25 / Jn 13:16-20 Friday Acts 13:26-33 / Jn 14:1-6 Next Saturday / Sunday Acts 9:26-31 / 1 Jn 3:18-24 / Jn 15:1-8

3 Pancakes at Midnight As the semester draws to a close, we will be serving Pancakes at Midnight on Monday, May 7th with Mass at 11:15pm and Tuesday, May 8th. If you are interested in helping please contact Cindy at cschillinger@dioceseofgreensburg.org or , ext Mark Your Calendar We have made plans to attend an Altoona Curve game on Monday, July 16th. The game will start at 7:00pm and members from the STMUP choir will sing the National Anthem. If enough are interested we will reserve bus transportation to and from the game. April 14 th Basket Raffle Pictures AROUND THE PARISH PRAYER CHAIN & PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRIES For those in need of prayer or a prayer shawl, please contact the Parish Office, extension 113. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) If you are interested in joining the Catholic Church, please contact the Parish Office, extension 113. HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Catholic Charities, Indiana Office Catholic Charities 24 Hr. Hotline Saint Bernard Regional Catholic School Saint Vincent de Paul Society Helpline Rev. Anthony Klimko, Catholic Chaplain at IRMC Suicide Prevention WEBSITES Parish Website: Diocesan Website: US Conference of Catholic Bishops Website: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Website: Knights of Columbus, Council #1481 Indiana Like us on Facebook (stmup) This Week at STMUP Sunday, April 22 10:00am Mass First Eucharist 5:00-7:00pm - Youth Ministry Tuesday, April 24 5:15-7:15pm - CGS Session I, II, III Wednesday, April 25 9:30-11:30am - CGS Session I 5:15-7:15pm - CGS Session I, II, III 5:30pm - Choir Rehearsal Thursday, April 26 5:15-7:15pm - CGS Session II Friday, April 27 Saturday, April 28 4:00pm Mass First Eucharist Sunday, April 29 5:00-7:00pm - Youth Ministry

4 FAITH FORMATION Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Entering fully into the mystery of the relationship that each of us has been called to by name in Baptism, we reflect on God s never ending love for us in the parable of the Good Shepherd. This material is found in all three levels of the atria. In Level I, the material is found centered in the atrium. It is here where the very youngest children find joy in being called by name by the Good Shepherd. As the relationship grows with in the child ages six to nine, Jesus calls the child to remain in Him. The children encounter the Good Shepherd in the Eucharistic Presence. They also look more closely at the gestures and prayers of the Mass particular to the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Once the child has entered into the Level III atrium, he or she explores the dynamics of the prayers of consecration, along with the structure of the Mass itself. Relationship is the key to the essential message: God s love is never-ending. We are ultimately called into the celebration of the sacrament of Eucharist and to live out our baptismal promises every day of our lives. Youth Ministry will meet on Sunday, April 22nd from 5:00-7:00 pm in the lounge. Catholic Lighthouse Media Night. Catholic Youth Day at Cedar Point Attention all parish youth currently in Grades 5-12! You are invited to join the Diocesan Office for Evangelization and Faith Formation on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 for an exciting Diocesan Youth trip to Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio. The cost for the day is $85 and includes admission to Cedar Point, bus transportation, lunch, an all-day drink wristband, and a catered dinner in the park. Please note that those currently in grades 5-7 must be accompanied by a parent/chaperone in the park. All adults including graduating seniors aged 18 must have appropriate clearances. Registration deadline is June 14 or whenever the buses are filled. Contact the parish office for details or visit CedarPoint. Registration is now open. Plan to enjoy this FUN-FILLED day! Gospel ~ John 10:11-18~ REFLECTION: In this passage, Jesus uses the analogy of a shepherd to characterize his deep love and concern for the people as opposed to the Pharisees who are more concerned with the Law. Jesus has just given sight to a man blind from birth and who the Pharisees subsequently persecute shamefully. With the claim I am the Good Shepherd, Jesus evokes the words that God spoke from the burning bush to Moses in Exodus 3:14 and thereby asserts his spiritual authority. He then proves his care and concern for the people by his readiness to lay down his life for them not merely by risking it. In contrast, the Pharisees show no true concern for the people; they are like hired hands who quit their post at the first sign of trouble. Jesus flock is not limited to the chosen ones of Israel. Jesus is ready to lay down his life for anyone who will accept his sacrificial offering on the Cross, even the Gentiles and all of us today. We have assurance that we are called to be part of his flock since we know that God wills everyone to be saved (1 Timothy 2:4). However, like the Jews, we also must hear Jesus call and be willing to respond. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus desires an intimate relationship with his sheep, modelled after the relationship that he has with the Father. Although Jesus has authority, there is an inter-dependence based on love and obedience. Jesus hears and freely responds to the command of the Father to lay down his life and to pick it up again. We too are called to hear his voice and respond in obedience to the great love that he shows us in laying down his life for us. On any electronic device, visit Enter Parish Code: B H F W H C Apple users can now download the ios App Android users please go to and follow the instructions to access Formed

5 CAMPUS MINISTRY Pancakes At Midnight Pancakes at Midnight will be held on Monday, May 7th, with Mass at 11:15pm and Tuesday, May 8th. Please invite all your friends and classmates to take a break and come and eat some delicious Jesus Cakes. Let s Go on a Hike IUP students are invited to join the CSA when we go hiking on Saturday, April 28th at Buttermilk Falls near Clyde PA. We will carpool to the trailhead, hike to the falls, take part in Liturgy of the Hours Mid-day prayer, and explore the area near the falls. We will leave St. Thomas More parking lot at 10:30am and we ask that you bring a brown bag lunch to have together after Mid-day prayer. If you are interested in joining us please contact Cindy, Director for Campus Ministry at cschillinger@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Catholic Student Association (CSA) CSA meetings are on Tuesdays from 8:15-9:15pm in the Allegheny Room at the HUB. All IUP students are welcome. Contact Information csaiup1200@gmail.com. Student Led Bible Study: 8:00-9:15pm on Thursdays in the St. Cecilia Room at STMUP. IUP Women's Basketball Banquet Hey friends of IUP Women s Basketball. You are invited to join us for our Annual Banquet on Sunday, April 29th at the KCAC. Everything gets started at 4:00pm and it promises to be fun, inspirational, full of great stories and laughter. Help us celebrate our 3 very special seniors and recognize the entire team on their Atlantic Regional Championship and historic run to the Final Four. Everyone is welcome! Tickets are $25.00 for adults and $17.00 for students. For information call

6 AROUND OUR REGION AND DIOCESE St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Spring/Summer Fashions Now Available - W here you can get something nice at a very low price. Located in the Bi Lo Plaza Measure Up for the ARC Save your grocery shopping for the weekend of Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5. And be sure to save your change for the annual Knights of Columbus campaign for The Arc, benefiting people with mental disabilities in our community and the state. For more than a decade, the Father McNelis Council #1481 of the K of C have had the most successful collection in Pennsylvania. Brother Knights will be collecting at Walmart, Giant Eagle and BiLo in the Indiana/White Township area and at Tate s Supermarket in Clymer. The Knights and The Arc are grateful for your support. Honor Thy Mother Do those words sound a little bit familiar? Again this spring, the Knights of Columbus ask you to honor your mother, or someone s mother, through the Mother s Day carnation program. For each dollar raised, a carnation will be delivered to an elderly mother in an area nursing home and 50 cents will be given to a prolife cause. Visit the Father McNelis Council #1481 website at to download a pledge form, or phone Brother Bob Dalecki at to pledge your support. Brother Knights will have carnations available for your donation following the Masses on Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13, at St. Bernard Church and St. Thomas More University Parish. Certificate in Pastoral Ministry Applications are now being accepted for the Certificate in Pastoral Ministry program for classes beginning in late August. The program is a partnership between the Diocese of Greensburg and Seton Hill University designed to meet the educational and formational needs of adults who are committed to the mission of Christ and feel called to serve publicly in the name of the Catholic Church. Parishioners interested in lay ecclesial ministry or the permanent diaconate should contact Marsha Kable at mkable@dioceseofgreensburg.org or call for more information. Natural Family Planning Instructions The next Natural Family Planning CM-BBT Method INSTRUCTION is scheduled for MONDAY MAY 21, 2018 beginning at 6pm at the Catholic Charities office in Greensburg. Participants are required to attend only ONE session but pre-registration is required. Please call at least one week prior to instruction date to register. For more information about Natural Family Planning and the CM-BBT Method, visit and link into Natural Family Planning under Services. Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Parish Liturgical Schedule Week of April Monday, April 23 Tuesday, April Eucharistic Adoration Wed., April 25 9:30am School Mass Thurs., April 26 Friday, April 27 Saturday, April 28 8:30-10:00am Confessions 5:30pm Mass Sunday, April 29 9:30am Mass 2018 Diocesan FamilyFest The Diocese of Greensburg will host FamilyFest 2018 on June 2 at Hempfield Park. The day of fun, food and worship begins at 11 a.m. Bishop Malesic will celebrate Mass at 4:30pm. Go to for updated information and to register. Holy Family Concert Series Presents: Andrew Debroeck and Rona Gehring, Mezzo-Soprano Saturday, May 7:30 p.m. Holy Family Church, 1200 Ligonier St., Latrobe, PA The concert is free but donations are encouraged. Reception follows in the parish social hall. Please call Aaron Gray, Music Director, at for more information.

7 TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE How am I called to Serve? Mother Teresa of Calcutta has been credited with saying We can do no great things only small things with much love. And so it was on a Sunday in April in the parking lot of the Newman Center where small acts changed and enriched my life more than I could have imagined possible. It was pouring rain and I was attempting to hurry three reluctant little girls out of the car when out of nowhere a gentleman and his umbrella appeared with a Good Morning. I m glad you re here. Let me help you and the children? His wife, no longer under the umbrella, stood across the parking lot at the entrance holding the door open and just as warmly welcomed us. Who offers a complete stranger and her dawdling children their umbrella and welcomes them? As we entered the church, we found the pews full and another couple motioned to us to join them. As they slid further into the pew, all the while smiling, I couldn t help but think Who willingly offers to slide to the center of the pew for a mother and three wet children? In time, I came to realize it was the quiet voice of God working through Leonard and Gloria DeFabo and Sam and Sarah Furguiele. That was more than 25 years ago and through the years, I have found many small things I could do for our parish and in return have been blessed with the friendship of many. We are all called to be God s hands to serve each other, to give of our time, talent and treasure. For me giving of the treasure was straight forward drop an envelope in the offertory basket. Giving of time and talent was a challenge when you re convinced you have neither. It all started with Would you help with our Advent reception? from Father Bill McGuirk. I had been praying about how I could give back to the parish and this was the needed push. Along the way, I ve found more time than I knew I had and discovered new talents too. I ve helped organize Brown Bag Sundays, baked bread for Eucharist, flipped Pancakes at Midnight, participated in Pathways, created materials for CGS, and greeted at Mass. You can now find me serving as Sacristan, sharing our faith with the children in the Atria, serving on the finance council, helping at the book sale, coordinating the Easter Vigil reception, and saying yes. Hello, I m Angie Quinn. If like me, you find yourself praying about service, take the leap and say yes. You ll be amazed at the great things God can do through your small things. Total Pledged: $67, Diocesan Goal: $53, Number of Gifts: 182 STEWARDSHIP STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE April 15, 2018 Adult: $5, Children: $3.00 Loose: $ Total Regular Weekly Collection: $9, Utilities: $60.00 Catholic Accent: $20.00