ADMINISTRATION CENTER 1101 Romine Avenue McKeesport, Pennsylvania 15133 Email: stmarkparish1101@comcast.net www.saintmarkdiopitt.org Telephone: 412-678-MARK (6275) Fax: 412-673-1393 Father Rowan Hall: 412-678-3443 Parish Nurse Office: 412-678-6275 x13 Youth House: 412-678-7446 C.C.D. Office: 412-678-6275 Saint Joseph Regional School: 412-678-0659 Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235 MAY 27, 2012 PENTECOST SUNDAY Pastor... Rev. Daniel T. Straughn, S.T.L. STAFF Business Manager... Kathy Cochran Secretary... Karen Reynolds Coordinator of Religious Ed.... Beth Valecko Director of Music Ministries... Tess Dujmic Director of Youth Ministry... Lori DiMarco Parish Nurse... Pam Curcio LIBERTY BOROUGH WORSHIP SITE (LB) 3210 Liberty Way McKeesport, PA 15133 MASS SCHEDULE Mon., Wed. & Fri.... 8:30 a.m. Sat. Vigil... 6:00 p.m. Sunday... 11:00 a.m. PORT VUE BOROUGH WORSHIP SITE (PV) 1125 Romine Avenue McKeesport, PA 15133 MASS SCHEDULE Tues., Thurs. & Sat.... 8:30 a.m. Sunday... 8:00 a.m. SAINT MARK PARISH MISSION STATEMENT (Ratified January 11, 2009 by the People of Saint Mark Parish) We, the people of Saint Mark Parish, are a welcoming community, cherishing the traditions of our Catholic faith. Unified by our rich heritage in the Mon- Yough Valley, we are committed to the call of our Baptism by listening to and putting God s Word into action. Nurtured by the Eucharist and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we walk with Christ celebrating and spreading the good news of the gospel through prayer and humble service to all. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 5:15 p.m. Saturdays at the Liberty Borough Worship Site and upon request. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Classes are held at Saint Joseph Regional School, Port Vue for Grades K-8 on Sundays from 9:10 a.m. 10:40 a.m., September thru April. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Engaged couples are to participate in a Marriage Preparation Class. Please call the Administration Center 6 months prior to the anticipated wedding date. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptisms are the 1 st Sunday and 3 rd Sunday of the month after the 11:00 a.m. Mass (LB). Pre-Baptism Class is required. Please contact the Administration Center three months prior to the anticipated birth. OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. 12 Noon & 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. BULLETIN DEADLINE: Friday12:00 Noon
SAINT MARK PARISH PENTECOST SUNDAY Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained." - Jn 20:21-23 MONDAY, May 28, Weekday COMMUNION SERVICE (Intention Fulfilled Privately) 8:30am PATRICIA RUSHE... LB (Tony & Dolores Trocksa) TUESDAY, May 29, Weekday 8:30am JOHN VAVREK, SR. FAMILY... PV (Betty Runtich) WEDNESDAY, May 30, Weekday 8:30am VALECKO & MILLIGAN FAMILIES... LB (Jim & Mary Lou Valecko) THURSDAY, May 31, Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary COMMUNION SERVICE (Intention Fulfilled Privately) 8:30am MARY BARAN... PV (Bob, Celeste & Tyler Soubeyrand) FRIDAY, June 1, Weekday, Saint Justin 8:30am PAUL SHALAKO... LB (Family) SATURDAY, June 2, Weekday 8:30am THERESA KURTA... PV (M/M Alex Kurta) 6:00pm DONALD JAKUBEK... LB (Wife) SUNDAY, June 3, Most Holy Trinity 8:00am STEVE & ANNA MAE KOLCUN... PV (Diana Kolcun, Daughter) 11:00am FOR THE PEOPLE OF SAINT MARK.... LB Deepen your relationship with Christ by reading the scriptures. Readings for the Week of May 27, 2012 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9/Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16/Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25/Mk 10:32-45 Thursday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Lk 1:39-56 Friday: 1 Pt 4:7-13/Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: Jude 17, 20b-25/Mk 11:27-33 Next Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20 MCKEESPORT, PA Final School Mass Monday, June 4 at 9:20am Father Kris Stubna, Secretary for Catholic Education, is the main celebrant for the final Mass for Saint Joseph Regional School. Please join us for this celebration to promote unity and new hope. Congratulations, Graduates! Congratulations to all of our graduates the 8th graders at Saint Joseph Regional School and our High School and College Seniors. Good Luck and God Bless you as you move on to higher endeavors. Memorials Sanctuary Lamp / LB: For the welfare of Philomena Lyle from Ladies of Charity Sanctuary Lamp / PV: In Memory of Margaret Vavrek from Betty Runtich WALK OF FAITH Brick Memorial Important Update Have you been putting off ordering a brick for that someone special or that memorial occasion? Now is your chance to do so! Due to the difficulty of getting the bricks engraved and the increased cost of engraving, our Saint Mark Walk of Faith Brick Memorial Project will soon come to a close. Brick orders will continue to be received until June 30, 2012. Order forms can be found in the back of each worship site. Did You Know? Saint Mary Romanian Catholic Church will present the 2nd guest speaker in their Did You Know series TODAY, May 27 from 2:00-4:00pm. MIKE AQUILINA will speak of How the Christian Family Changes the World (and can do it again). This is an excellent presentation for engaged couples, parents and families. Saint Mary s is located at 318 26th Street, McKeesport (Christy Park) 15132. All are welcome and admission is free. Donations to defray costs are accepted. Doors open at 1:30pm. Light refreshments will be served at intermission. For more info., call Father Paul at 412-673-5552. Food Bank Donations Saint Mark Food Bank is in need of the following items: Ramen Noodles, Peanut Butter (please), Jello, Pudding, Syrup, Jelly and Plastic & Paper Shopping Bags. If you are able to help, please drop your donations in the box labeled Food Bank at the church entrance at both worship sites. Summer Office Hours Summer hours at the Administration Center will begin on Monday, June 4. The office hours will be Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 2:00pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday/ 6:30-7:30pm with Rosary at 7:15pm/Liberty Boro Rosary recited before daily morning Mass. Miraculous Medal Novena on Wednesday after Mass.
PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 27, 2012 Stewardship (for 5/20/12): Offertory Collection for... $6,092.25 Catholic Relief Services... $1,131.25 Ascension Thursday... $ 819.51 Average Weekly Expenditure... $8,785.01* * (based on 2010/11 Fiscal Year revised January 2012 by DioPitt) Thank you for your continued support! Donations Foodbank: $25.00... Anonymous $20.00... Anonymous $20.00... Anonymous Mission Appeal The weekend of June 9-10, 2012, Reverend Emmanuel Ahua, C.S.Sp., will visit our parish to speak at the Masses about the missionary work of the Church and in particular that of the Fathers of the Holy Spirit ( the Spiritans ). The Congregation of the Holy Spirit is an international community engaged in a wide range of missionary activity in many areas of the world. We urge you to respond generously to Father Emmanuel s appeal. Eternal Rest For the repose of the soul of Johanna Pranaitis. We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to her family and friends. CCM & Ladies Guild News Sunday, June 3 / 11:00am / Liberty Boro Communion Mass Monday, June 4 / 6:00pm / Liberty Boro Covered Dish Dinner Administration Center Closed The Administration Center will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. If you have an emergency, please leave a message and someone will return your call. Saint Joseph Regional School May 28 NO SCHOOL Memorial Day May 29 KINDERGARTEN Graduation, Church at 6:30pm Band Concert, Saint Angela at 7:00pm May 30 8th Grade Graduation, Church at 6:00pm May 31 $1.00 Jean and T-Shirt Day Just a Little Reminder In your travels this summer, please remember to stay close to the Lord, especially by attending Sunday Mass each week. And remember your own parish by keeping your weekly offertory up-to-date. As warm weather approaches, we encourage all who attend Saint Mark to dress appropriately for worship. Many golf courses and restaurants have dress codes; surely there should be a standard for church worship. Comfort should not dictate the standard. Pie Sale Order your pies for the Fourth of July! Due to popular demand, a pie sale from the Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown is back just in time for the July 4 Holiday. For this sale, in addition to the cream pies, fresh fruit pies, and pumpkin rolls, the Pie Shoppe Specialty Items of cinnamon rolls, snails (cinnamon sugar pie dough strips), 4-inch variety pack pies, and Gob variety pack will be available. These specialty items will not be available at our November pie sale. Extra order forms are in the back of church. Payment is due at the time of order DEADLINE is JUNE 17 and can be dropped in the collection basket marked Pie Sale or it can be dropped at the Administration Center. Pie Pick-up is on Saturday, June 30 from 11:00am until noon and after the 6:00pm Mass. If you have any questions or need additional info., please call 412-664-7434. $1,300 Lottery Raffle for July Ticket plays the 7:00pm PA Lottery Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Tickets for the July $1,300 Lottery Raffle will be sold at all Masses beginning this weekend, May 26/27. Please help by either purchasing or selling this tickets. Your support is always appreciated! Saint Mark Parish 50/50 In your offertory packet there is a tan-colored envelope marked 50/50 Drawing - Donation $5.00. On Tuesday, May 29, all envelopes will be placed in a drum and one lucky winner will be drawn to win half the take. $14,000 BIG MONEY ticket supports SAINT MARK PARISH! For a $20.00 donation, this raffle supports our Saint Mark Parish family. Tickets are sold at each site before and after Mass and are available at the Administration Center. The drawing is scheduled for the 7:00 PM PA Lottery Daily Number first number drawn on Saturday, 4 August 2012. As permitted by the Diocese of Pittsburgh, all proceeds from this new ticket contribute directly to PSP and therefore are non-assessed income (not taxed by the diocese). Praise God! Please support our parish and volunteer to sell some tickets or buy some yourself. Thank you! Father s Day Scrolls Father s Day Scrolls will be placed on the Altar during the month of June. If you would like to have your father or grandfather (living or deceased) remembered, please write his name on the Scroll located in the back of the church at both worship sites. Contemporary Mass Saturday, June 9 / 6:00pm / LB Marriage Preparation Classes Marriage Preparation for engaged couples in the McKeesport area will be held on Friday, November 9, 7-9:00pm and Saturday, November 10, 10:00am-3:00pm at Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish Center in East McKeesport. Fee is $35.00. To register, please call Dennis and Mary Gates at 412-823-1580. These instructions are required before marriage.
SAINT MARK PARISH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Saint Mark Parish will host its annual Vacation Bible School on July 9-13 from 9:00am 12:00pm daily at the Port Vue site. The theme this year is SON GAMES, an Olympics based program for children Pre-K-6th grade. More details of the program are to be released at a later date. We are currently seeking volunteers in the following areas: snacks, recreation, TEACHERS (grades Pre-K and 5/6), teacher aides, music and crafts. Any and all talents and time are welcome. All volunteers 18 years and older (18 by July 9) MUST have VALID Act 33 and Act 34 clearances (Child abuse clearance and PA criminal background check) as well as have completed the VIRTUS Protecting God s Children workshop through the Diocese of Pittsburgh. If you have not completed this workshop, visit the website (www.virtus.org) for the next available and most convenient date for you. Please make sure all of your paperwork is current and on file with the church. If you are interested in offering your time and talents to our children, call Jenna Fite at 412-527-6552 or Terri Gazdag at 412-672-3556. Thank you! ACOLYTE TRAINING Saint Mark Parish is looking for any girl or boy who is interested in becoming an Acolyte (Altar Server). The class is open to anyone who has completed the second grade and received First Communion. Training sessions will be announced at a later date. If you are interested in this special ministry, please call the Administration Center at 412-678 -6275 or Marcie Nagy at 412-678-5294. Caregiver Needed WANTED!: Caregiver(s) for temporary work during late June. Must be able to lift/transfer handicapped person. Morning/night shift needed. Please call 412-673-2661 and ask for Lisa. Parishioner Family Tragedy A recent fire in Liberty Borough claimed the life of parishioner, Henry Campbell. If anyone would like to make a donation to the family, checks are payable to Casey Campbell, c/o Gaydos, Gaydos & Associates, P.D., 1223 Long Run Road, White Oak, PA 15131 or at any Huntington Bank location. Your support is appreciated. A Summer Blessing Go now and know that the Spirit of Jesus will be watching over you. Go now and enjoy God s summer gifts of warm sun, cooling waters, and long, light days. Go now with the gift of hope that you may know God s guidance, which is keeping you safe. Go now with the gift of love, that you might offer kindness and care to all you meet. Go now with the gift of knowledge, remembering all that you have learned. With God s help, try to live it. Go now with these words of Jesus in your hearts and minds: I will not leave you; I am with you always. MCKEESPORT, PA Heavenly Father, As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, we think of how they have followed in the footsteps of your son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Please hold our service men and women in your strong arms. Cover them with your sheltering grace and presence as they stand in the gap for our protection. We also remember the families of our troops, and ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes and your peace, provision and strength to fill their lives. May the memories of our armed forces be filled with courage to face each day, and may they trust in the Lord s mighty power to accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support. In the name of Jesus. Amen. VICTORIAN GOWNS FASHION SHOW Monday, June 4, 6:00pm Father Rowan Hall The Christian Mothers and Ladies Guild would like to invite all the women in our parish to our annual Covered Dish Dinner that closes our fiscal year. Come and get acquainted, or renew old friendships while enjoying an evening of good food and fellowship. The highlight of the evening will be a fashion show of Victorian gowns that belong to Dorothy Black. They will be worn by our members, and the commentary will be done by Chris Black. There is no admission fee just bring your contribution to dinner, whether it be a main dish, side or dessert. No reservations necessary just come prepared to enjoy yourselves! Welcome Into The Faith With great joy, the worshipping community of Saint Mark Parish welcomed into the faith, Julie Ann McElhinny. We pray that her family and friends may always be the best example of faith for her. FLEA MARKET BAKE SALE Saint Michael s Church 101 McClay Drive, Elizabeth, PA THURSDAY & FRIDAY, JUNE 14 & 15, 4:00-8:00pm SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 9:00am to 3:00pm Homemade Baked Goods Drinks Served Daily Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Married Couples Retrouvaille offers help to couples experiencing trouble in their marriage. The weekend and post sessions focus on rebuilding marriage through better communication, listening and understanding. Call today to begin the healing process beginning with a weekend on July 13. Contact Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434 or email 3041@retrouvaille.org. More information is available at www.helpourmarriage.com.
PENTECOST SUNDAY JUNE 2, 2002 MAY 27, 2012 Saint Mark Parish FESTIVAL August 2, 3, 4 Specialty Baskets It s three months until the Festival! Our specialty baskets are one of the most popular Festival attractions. The baskets would not be possible without your donations. New items (never been used) can be placed in the labeled baskets at each worship site. THANK YOU in advance for any donation! Popular Basket Themes: These themes were very popular last year, so we would like to have one of these for each night of the Festival: Pet any Cat or Dog item, food, treats Movie any movie! We would like to have a Go-to-the-Movies basket each night, so any movie would be great! Baby any baby boy or girl item Reading any NEW NEVER READ book, book light, bookmark Cookie Cutter theme we are going to have a cookie cutter tree, so any type of NEW cookie cutters to decorate it, along with cookie mixes and cookie baking pans Basket Themes: Gardening any gardening item, seeds, pot, shovel, container, cart, wind chimes Animal Prints any cheetah, zebra, or giraffe printed items Breakfast-Coffee-Coffee Maker, Mugs, Tea, Waffle Maker Bath and Body Works any Bath and Body works item Barbeque any item for grilling, barbeque, tools, plates and accessories along with barbeque sauces, mustards, ketchup and marinades Health & Beauty Product Baskets any Softsoap, Dial, Ivory, St. Ives, Nivea, Gillette, Old Spice, Ivory products Summer Fun any summer item, ball, jump rope, sidewalk chalk Children s Themes of Super Heroes!! Interested in becoming a member of Saint Mark Parish? Call the Administration Center at 412-678-6275. Attention: All CRAFTERS We are so fortunate to have so many talented crafters in our parish and grateful for your support by donating your hand-crafted items. This is a great time to get crafting, and we appreciate all types of crafts and any and all donations. This year, we would like to have a variety of crafts showcasing all of our talented crafters. Any type of craft woodworking, painting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, stamping, iron work, sewing, knitting, crocheting, for example, is appreciated. Popular craft basket themes are: Baby and Sports baskets. Any craft item for a Baby or Sports basket. We also would appreciate 2-yd. pieces of fleece, to make blankets and pillows, with any sports theme, team or baby theme. We will have our Festival Craft Drop-off on Monday, July 9 from 6:30-8:30 in Father Rowan Hall. Thanks! Festival Donations Ladies of Charity If you would like to donate a gift card or donate toward the purchase of a gift card for the GIFT CARD EXTRAVAGANZA for the Festival, you can place your donation in an envelope marked Ladies of Charity Festival and drop it in the weekly offertory collection or send it to the Administration Center. Wheelbarrow of Cheer for the Festival One Wheelbarrow will be given each night of the Festival. Thursday Theme: Summer; Friday Theme: All Holidays; Saturday Theme: Pittsburgh Sports. Donations are greatly appreciated. Theme materials, alcohol, wine, coolers, beer, soda, mixers and party food items are needed. Drop off at 2619 A Street, Liberty Boro, Janice Matyasovsky. Home most days and evenings call 412-673-8747 if directions are needed. Items can also be dropped off at Bud & Virginia Fry s home, 3001 H Street, or Cathy Esack Hair Styling Center at 2713 Liberty Way during business hours only. Hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9am-9pm; Friday, 9am-4pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm. Please do not leave items if the shop is not open. Thank you any donation is appreciated!. PLEASE NOTE! FLEA MARKET IS BACK!! Please do not drop off items until notified of drop-off dates. Watch for details in upcoming bulletins.