MASS SCHEDULE Confession Saturday 4:00 PM Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Marriages Call the parish office at least 6 months in advance. Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Baptisms Contact the parish office. Holy Day Vigil 7:00 PM 8:00 AM Anointing of the Sick Call the parish office. Weekdays 8:00 AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM HOLY CROSS DIRECTORY Rev. William C. McGuirk Pastor & Trust Administrator Email: Wmcguirk@dioceseofgreensburg.org Pastoral Council: Gerald Andrews, Bob Kimmick, Anthony & Sharon Rizzardi, Debbie Schotting, Kay Sofranko, Joe Sostarich, Rose Yoder Faith Formation: Brian Lohr Finance Council: Mark Frick, Georgie Gamberoni, Sally Hurrianko, Dennis McManus Ministry of Care: Facilitator Joan Jones Prayer Chain: Pat Cassa Parish Staff Choir Director: Carol Sostarich Organists: Linda Eismont, Carol Kalich, Mimi McManus Sacristan: Eleanor Hamrock Business Manager: Sara Thomas Women s Guild: President: Eleanor Hamrock Health Ministry Coordinator/Parish Nurse: Melanie Orndoff Knights of Columbus: Charles Stack Meeting 2nd Wednesday at 7:30 PM facebook.com/hcyoungwood
Pentecost Sunday, June 4, 2017 Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. Psalm 104:30 MASS INTENTIONS Sat: Jun 3 5:00PM+ Sun: Jun 4 10:00AM+ Mon: Jun 5 Tue: Jun 6 Wed: Jun 7 Thur: Jun 8 Fri: Jun 9 8:00AM Sat: Jun 10 5:00PM+ Sun: Jun 11 10:00AM+ Pentecost Sunday (Vigil) John & Marie Cornock (Loucks Family) Pentecost Sunday Living & Deceased Holy Cross Members Mary E. Tubbs (Dolores & Steve Solinski) St. Boniface, Bishop & Martyr Deceased members of Paul Acito Family (John & Virginia Mough) Weekday, St. Norbert, Bishop Claude DiPasquale (Wife, Louise) Weekday John Chismar (B) (Cindy Walthour) Weekday LaVon Skowronek (Gertrude Moore) Weekday, St. Ephrem, Deacon & Doctor of the Church No Mass The Most Holy Trinity (Vigil) Mesich Family (Barbara & Bruce Dean) The Most Holy Trinity J. Paul Nedel (Bruce & Diana Danko) Philomena Knizner (Husband, Bill Knizner) Ike the gifts we receive for birthdays or on Christmas, the best way to show that we truly appreciate the gifts of the Spirit is to use them and make them Spiritgifts for others. Reflect on and name the gifts that you ve been given to do good in the name of the Holy Spirit. What helps you use your gifts and what holds you back?.send OUT YOUR SPIRIT Last week we heard that, following the Ascension, the disciples, Mary, and other followers of the Lord retreated to the upper room in prayer. This week we hear that, while praying in that room, the Holy Spirit comes upon them. Jesus post -Resurrection promise, recounted in today s Gospel, is fulfilled: the power of the Holy Spirit comes upon Jesus followers. Saint Paul tells us that all of us, in some way, are given gifts of the Holy Spirit, gifts that can be used to spread the Good News. Today is one of the Church s greatest festivals. Let us carry the refrain of the responsorial psalm with us throughout the coming week: Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth! (Psalm 104:30). Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Living and Praying with the Word Come, Holy Spirit. Fill the hearts of your faithful. Kindle in us the fire of your love. Fire us up to share our gifts whether through tongues of fire, mighty winds or gentle breath. THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Knowledge, Fortitude, Piety, Fear of the Lord. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today, the languages of the whole world arise to God in a Pentecost of praise. In some American dioceses, the Mass is offered every Sunday in more than thirty different languages, including the silent praise of American Sign Language. Fifty years ago, the landscape of liturgy was very different. It was grounded firmly in Latin, which is to the present day still the official language of the Roman Rite. Very few people were fluent in Latin, even though in those days Latin was far more widely studied in school. Nevertheless, almost every Catholic was competent in the responses and chants of Latin since it is not difficult to pronounce. The clergy were normally minimally competent in Latin, since much of seminary education was conducted in that language. When the Second Vatican Council was convened, all of the debate and daily work of the council was to be in Latin. In the first session in 1962, Boston s Cardinal Richard Cushing continually complained about it, and threatened not to return in 1963 if something wasn t done. He convinced the fathers when he rose to speak in fairly fluent Latin in an unforgettable Boston twang. The next year, he returned, but with a simultaneous translation system funded by the people of Boston. The ordinary everyday language of the people, the vernacular, had arrived at the Vatican via Boston! Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.
Sacred Steps Sacramental Celebrations at Holy Cross Through the Sacrament of Baptism let us welcome Hannah Grace Horan, daughter of Jared and Kristina (Marcinik) Horan. Let us also welcome through the Sacrament of Baptism Alexa Lynn Gasper, daughter of Walter and Angela (Rice) Gasper. The Sanctuary Candle If you wish to reserve this candle, which is the large red candle near the Tabernacle, in honor of a loved one (birthday, anniversary, etc.) or in memory of a loved one, please call the parish office. Due to HIPPA Law, Westmoreland Hospital can no longer tell pastors who is ill. Families must call the office. If you are admitted to the hospital and wish to have a Catholic Chaplin visit you, you must let them know. Any personal injury on church property, please make sure you call the office or speak to the priest. Pastoral Council Meeting Scheduled for Monday, June 5, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the rectory. Finance Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the rectory. Stewardship 5/28/17 Offertory $5,499 Loose Collection $373 Monthly Inflation $125 Children s Collection $53 Total $6,050 Candles $141 Ascension $885 Communication Media $8 Peter s Pence $28 Mother s/father s Day $75 Budget: $6,600 Over/Under -550 Sincere thanks for your financial stewardship to Holy Cross Parish. SAVE THE DATE Sunday, June 11, 2017 Celebrating 90 YEARS of FAITH and FRIENDSHIP You are invited to a BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Eleanor Hamrock @ Holy Cross Church Hall from 11:00 2:00 Lunch will be served Youngwood Annual Community Yard Sale The Youngwood Community 17th Annual yard Sale is Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with the whole town participating. A flyer with maps and special ads will be available at Hepler s Hardware, Post Office, Corner Market, Hayden s Pharmacy, S & T Bank, and Firemen s booth. Churches & Tot-n-Tikes will be offering food, restrooms, and flea markets. Please RSVP to 724-925-7811 with number of people attending Vacation Bible School at Holy Cross June 19 to June 23-5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please join us for a wonderful week of religious learning with a new, creative Bible school program! Attendance every day is not required. Free of charge. Contact Brian Lohr for more information. blohr@dioceseofgreensburg.org Donations for Trash n Treasure Sale at Saint Paul ParishThe Rosary Altar Society of Saint Paul Parish in Greensburg will be holding its annual Trash n Treasure Sale on Friday, July 14 (9 a.m.-7 p.m.), Saturday, July 15 (9 a.m.-7 p.m.) with ½ off starting this day, and Sunday, July 16 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.). The Early Bird Special this year will be held on Thursday, July 13, from 6-8 p.m. There will also be a Bag Sale on Monday, July 17, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for $4/bag (except for jewelry which will be 25 cents and large items which will be ½ off original price). Donations will be accepted for housewares, toys, furnishings and other usable goods (NO clothing, baby car seats, extra large exercise equipment, encyclopedias, college textbooks, tires, console televisions, stereos, computer equipment except laptops or flat screens, monitors, cabinet sewing machines, or anything with Freon). Christmas trees will be accepted. These items may be dropped off at the church parish hall, located at 820 Carbon Road between the hours of 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Thursday starting Monday, June 5. Items may also be dropped off on Monday evenings from 6-8 p.m., starting June 5. For more information, please contact the church office at 724-834-6880. Pilgrimage Catholic Shrines of DC Seven Dolors Church, Yukon is sponsoring a pilgrimage to three shrines in Washington DC on Thursday, June 29: the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Saint John Paul II Shrine, and the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America. (The three shrines are within a ½ mile radius.) Departure will be from the church at 6 AM, returning after 11 PM. Cost is $45 which includes transportation. Mass and lunch will be at the Basilica and dinner at a local restaurant. Contact Lauretta for reservations prior to June 22 at (724) 722-3143 or LStanley@dioceseofgreensburg.org.
Pentecost Sunday Renew Us Lord our God, send down your Spirit upon us, and fill us with your love, as you filled those gathered in the Upper Room. Renew our hearts and renew the face of the earth, as your Spirit calls us forth to be witnesses of your love. Empower us to do your will, to fulfill the life of the Church in the world, and grace the lives of those we serve. Filled with your Holy Spirit, may our lives proclaim your love and mercy and our service show forth your varied graces as we seek to be Christ present as the one Body and we drink of the one Spirit. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. June 4, 2017 Send Out Your Spirit Today s Readings: Acts 2:1 11; Psalm 104:1, 24, 29 30, 31, 34; 1 Corinthians 12:3b 7, 12 13; Sequence Veni, Sancte Spiritus; John 20:19 23. Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth, we sing as the refrain for the Responsorial Psalm today. The Spirit sent and received at Pentecost is a spirit of renewal, unity, empowerment, and clarity. The description of being filled with the Spirit, and its lasting effects, is powerful. Those filled with the Holy Spirit can change the hearts of those they encounter. However, even in unity, there is a great array of spiritual gifts, as we hear from St. Paul in the Second Reading. The Spirit calls us to be one in Christ, but to participate in our different ministries and activities. The beauty of the Holy Spirit is described in the Sequence from today s liturgy, in which we call forth the Spirit to fill our inmost being, and to shed all seven gifts upon us. Where are the Spirit s gifts found in you? Are you called to serve others at prayer, or to teach? Perhaps you are given insight and understanding. On this Pentecost day, name your gift of the Spirit, and celebrate the manifestation of the Spirit and the benefit you are called to confer. We who are part of the one body are given the same Spirit, and joyfully unite in proclaiming each in our own language and expression that Jesus is Lord. May we take to heart the words of today s Sequence, Veni, Sancte Spiritus, as we sing, Give them virtue s sure reward; / Give them your salvation, Lord; / Give them joys that never end. Amen. / Alleluia!
This Week and Beyond June 9 St. Ephrem Called the Harp of the Spirit, Ephrem was a hymn writer and quite a poet for fourth-century Syria. He not only taught through his hymn texts, he created poetic phrases that captured beautiful meanings for the sacraments, the Church, Christ, and Mary. Find a favorite hymn today, and notice each text, each verse, and each image. What captures your religious imagination in that hymn? Today s Readings: Colossians 3:12 17; Psalm 37:3 4, 5 6, 30 31; Luke 6:43 45. June 24 Nativity of St. John the Baptist With humility, John understood his role as the forerunner of Christ. Anticipating the coming of Christ, he states, He must increase, but I must decrease (John 3:30). The date that we celebrate John s birth coincides with John s statement. After the birth of Jesus, which is near the winter solstice, the days lengthen. With the celebration of John s birth on June 24, close to the summer solstice, the days become shorter. Today s Readings: Isaiah 49:1 6; Psalm 139:1b 3, 13 14ab, 14c 15; Acts 13:22 26; Luke 1:57 66, 80. July 14 St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin The first Native American saint, Kateri Tekakwitha survived the loss of her parents, disfigurement by small pox, and ridicule and bullying from two tribes. Her faith was her solace. She would walk through the woods, picking up twigs and binding them together as a small cross, and then stick them in the ground. When she returned, she would stop at each twig cross to say a prayer. Make twig crosses and use them to mark prayer stations in your home or on your property. Today s Readings: Hosea 2:16bc, 17cd, 21 22; Psalm 148:1bc 2, 11 12, 13, 14; Luke 10:38 42. July 18 St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest Dedicated to caring for the sick, Camillus de Lellis (d. 1614) not only built hospitals and cared for the ill himself, he founded his own congregation, the Ministers of the Sick, whom he trained and inspired to care for those who are ill, and to treat them with great care and love. Today s Readings: 1 John 3:14 18; Psalm 112:1 2, 3 4, 5 6, 7 8, 9; John 15:9 17. July 25 St. James, Apostle Often referred to as St. James the Greater, and brother of John the evangelist, this Apostle is considered to have been part of Jesus inner circle. In Spain, his name has become well known as people travel the Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, to the Shrine of St. James the Great in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Pilgrims worldwide claim St. James as their patron. Today s Readings: 2 Corinthians 4:7 15; Psalm 126:1bc 2ab, 2cd 3, 4 5, 6; Matthew 20:20 28. August 6 Transfiguration of the Lord The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord unites the Old and New Testaments in a particular way. Not only is Jesus truly transfigured but Moses and Elijah, the Law and the Prophets, are also transfigured. It is not lost on us that Jesus has given new meaning to all that Moses and the Law, or Elijah and all prophets, have supplied up to that time. We can be transfigured as well, as we find new meaning through Jesus Christ in what we say, learn, do, and offer today. Today s Readings: Daniel 7:9 10, 13 14; Psalm 97:1 2, 5 6, 9; 2 Peter 1:16 19; Matthew 17:1 9. 2017 Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Written by Anne C. McGuire. Illustrated by Michele Wood. Scripture quotations are from The New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1993 and 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Permission to publish granted by the Archdiocese of Chicago, on July 12, 2016. Reproducibles for Lent Triduum Easter 2017