Rev. James Loew, O.S.B., Administrator Rev. Michael J. Sciberras, Senior Priest Active WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday Vigil - 5:30 PM ~ Sunday - 9:30 AM WEEKDAY MASS: Tuesday and Thursday - 8:30 AM [Except 2nd Thursday of the Month] & Saturday - 8:30 AM (Consult Bulletin) Parish Office Hours Monday thru Friday: 9 AM to 4 PM Phone: 724-845-8191 Parish Office Directory Financial Secretary Anne Troya atroya@dioceseofgreensburg.org Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Sharon Robson srobson@dioceseofgreensburg.org Pastoral Minister Sister Vinaya Kurian srvinayactk@gmail.com Regional Director of Faith Formation Katie Tylinski ktylinski@dioceseofgreensburg.org 724-212-6740 Asst. to the Regional Director of Faith Formation Jim Peterman jpeterman@dioceseofgreensburg.org Music Director George Pecoraro gpecoraro@dioceseofgreensburg.org St. Catherine Cemetery Parish Property Rentals Alex Nemeth anemeth@dioceseofgreensburg.org Cardinal Maida Academy Patricia Visnick, Principal pvisnick@dioceseofgreensburg.org 724-568-3304 SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance of the anticipated date. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism preparation must be scheduled in advance. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 9:00 AM Parish Mission Statement ~ We, the partnered parish communities of St. Gertrude and Christ the King, are faith-filled Catholics who have been called by our Baptism and empowered by the Good News of Jesus Christ to be Church for all. Although made up of multicultural faith communities we are ever united by our common faith. We are committed to building up the Body of Christ through Word, Worship, Evangelization, Leadership, Service, Stewardship, and Fellowship. Dedicated to deepening our love of Christ and one another, together we strive to become a living reflection of Christ for our region. We willingly accept our obligation to be the Light of the World for others and in that spirit we promise to use our resources to practice gospel justice, to heal divisive wounds among God s people and to join with all people of good will in addressing the spiritual and physical needs of all.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays at 6:30 PM during the Lenten season. If you or your family, friends or organization would like to participate in the Stations of the Cross, please call the parish office (724) 845-8191 so we can schedule you. This is a very spiritual way to enhance your Lenten experience. There are openings for presiders, readers, cross bearers and candle bearers. HOLY WEEK- MASS OF THE LORD S SUPPER We are asking for 12 volunteers to have their foot washed at the Mass on Holy Thursday, April 18 th at 6:30 PM. All ages are welcome! You do not have to be Catholic or a member of the parish to participate. Please call the parish office (724)845-8191 to sign up or for more information. SPECIAL LENTEN PROGRAM TATIANA TACII CAMERON Join us on Sunday, April 7, at 6 pm for a very special Lenten program at St. James Church (109 Owens View Avenue) in Apollo, PA. I Thirst is a concert experience by Tatiana Tacji Cameron, an internationally known singer and performer, which is described as a powerful music experience of Christ s Passion, Forgiveness and Love. Admission is free. For more information on Tacji, visit idobelieve.com. LEECHBURG ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Leechburg Rotary Club will hold a Sausage and Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 6th, at The Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St, Leechburg from 7:30am to 11:30am. Cost: Adults- $6.00, Students- $5.00, Children 3-12yrs $2.00, under 3 years free. Tickets available from any Rotarian and at the door. We do takeouts!! REGIONAL PENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE Thursday, April 4; Our Lady, Queen of Peace, East Vandergrift, 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 9; St. Joseph Church, New Kensington, 7:00 PM Wednesday, April 10; Christ the King, Leechburg, 7:00 PM Thursday, April 11; St. Margaret Mary, Lower Burrell, 7:00 PM Joey Becker Betty Favero Evelyn Sesko Francis Coccimiglio Skip Bergstrom Ron Rollinger Mary Nigra Scott McGuire Carl Kochik ~Jennie Musial Joseph Blumer John Macioce Anna Marie Oberdorf Dolores Carino Marty Rattay Donetta Klanica Franci Strapac Please pray for the sick and shut-ins Robert Coleman Thomas Mills Tom DiFiore Pat Lauffer Carolyn Schrecengost Robert Anselmo Stella Romano Margie Breski Vickie Callen Gene Vigna Mark Krafick Stephanie Muhs Angelique Conrad Douglas Stewart Jennifer Hempel Kulick Beth Schrieber ~ Jaden Minik ~ Veronica Goglio ~ Steve Pityk ~ Tom Blanciak, Sr. ~ Anna Zeise ~ Abigail Elizabeth Marsh ~ William Mason ~ Stella Faletti ~ John Arduino ~ Paul Woodward ~ Patricia Ausk ~ Diane Stankiewicz ~ Fran Faber ~ Ann Rattay ST. CATHERINE CEMETERY PRE NEED SALE Beginning April 1 st there will be a discount on the Pre Need grave purchases. Single Grave Space Double Grave Spaces Regular: $800.00 Regular: $ 1600.00 Sale Price: $ 725.00 Sale Price: $ 1400.00 Multiple discount also available on 5 or more grave spaces. To make an appointment and take advantage of these discounts call Alex at the Church Office (724)845-8191. PICNIC GROUND RENTAL We have been busy cleaning, painting and renovating the Picnic Grounds here at Christ the King. The former festival grounds is now an open picnic grove for all your outdoor celebrations. The grounds have a covered pavilion, indoor kitchen, and restrooms. We even have a baseball field!!! The grounds are perfect for grad parties, family reunions or any outdoor celebration. Call Alex at the Church Office (724-845-8191) for more information and to make your reservation. CD OF A Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court 1008 will meet Tuesday, April 2 nd at 7:00 PM in the St. Gertrude Church Social Hall. All members urged to attend.
2019 PARISH EASTER BAKE SALE Nut, Poppy Seed and Apricot Rolls Pick-up: April 3 rd & 4 th between 1 PM and 6:00 PM [Orders not picked up by April 4 th will be sold.] Paska Bread (with/without raisins)- $6.50 each Order deadline is April 1 st Pick-up: April 9 th & 10 th between 1 PM and 6:00 PM [Orders not picked up by April 10 th will be sold.] BISHOP MORROW HOME The Bishop Morrow Personal Care Home has one opening available. If interested, please call (724)845-2828 for more information. HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM Catholic Schoolhouse, a local homeschool program, is currently registering students for the 2019-2020 academic year in Greensburg, PA. More than an academic co-op, Catholic Schoolhouse is a structured program meeting weekly for homeschoolers that includes chorus, two hours of classroom instruction, science experiments, art projects, and opportunities for socializing after class. Please join us at Panera Bread-Greengate Center on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at 2:00 PM for an informational meeting. Contact Rebecca at 217-778-7599. March 30 & March 31 Adult Envelopes $ 4.484.00 Monthly $ 315.00 Children $ 3.28 Utility/Energy $ 75.00 Loose $ 251.00 Votive Candles $ 209.00 Cemetery $ 50.00 Flowers $40.00 Home Mission of the Americas $ 5.00 Sincere thanks for your financial stewardship. Please remember your parish in your will. DIOCESAN LENTEN APPEAL Open your heart to HOPE, the 2019 Diocesan Lenten Appeal, helps HOPE shine. In our Catholic schools, the DLA helps more than 2,300 students shine! Go to dioceseofgreensburg.org/ HOPE to see a video of Jesse Dermotta, who attends Queen of Angels Catholic School. She was one of the founding members of the Kindness Club, which strives to walk the path of Christ, doing unto others as they would have done unto them. To make an online donation visit www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/hope. FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Altar Servers Hospitality LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE Ministers of Holy Communion Lectors SATURDAY, APRIL 6 5:30 PM Casey Coldren Claire Coldren Susie George Pamela Pastiva Kathyrn Ruman Kathleen Daugherty Patricia Gerheim Christine Vigna Mary Jan Los SUNDAY, APRIL 7 9:30 AM Caleb George Joseph George Angie Guido Gary Peterman Daniel Logero James Favero Toni Favero Richard Maritto Norm Connors If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child by anyone please contact PA Childline immediately at 1-800-932-0313. If the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer you are also requested to contact the Bishop s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct after you have called the Childline number and made the report. The Bishop s Delegate may be reached at 724-837-0901, Ext. 1221.
Calendar of Faith Formation Sessions Grades K-5 for March/April 6:00-7:30 PM at St. James April 7 th & 14 th Seder Dinner at Christ the King replaces the session Be sure to check KDKA-TV for snow cancellations. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FUSED 4 ~ March/April LIFETEEN/EDGE CALENDAR (EDGE: Grades 6 th -8 th /LIFETEEN: grades 9 th 12 th ) St. James Parish Underground/Upper Rooms 6:00-7:30 PM March: ~ 31 st Session Extra activities: March 28 th Kiski s musical, The Sound of Music (if you registered) April: 7 th No EDGE/LIFETEEN (see note below) ~ 14 th No EDGE/LIFETEEN (see note below) ~ 21 st NO EDGE/LIFETEEN ~ 28 th Youth Mass at 5:00 PM at St. James with AMP to follow in the parish hall Extra Activities: April 7 th Tajci Lenten Service at 6:00 PM at St. James (in place of EDGE/ LIFETEEN), 14 th Seder Dinner at Christ the King at 5:00 PM
Monday, April 1 8:30 AM Mass at St. Gertrude Tuesday, April 2 St. Francis of Paola Wednesday, April 3 8:30 AM Barbara Pisarcik by Vange Diani 9:00 AM Mass at St. Gertrude Thursday, April 4 St. Isadore Friday, April 5 8:30 AM Virginia John by Family 8:30 AM 9 AM-NOON Saturday, April 6 Saturday, April 6 Sunday, April 7 Mass at St. Gertrude Adoration 12:10 PM Stations of the Cross at St. Gertrude 6:30 PM Stations of the Cross at Christ the King St. Vincent Ferrer 8:30 AM Christ the King Parishioners FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 5:30 PM Deceased Members of the Miglietta Family by Christine 9:30 AM Fred Caramellino by Kim (Cibik) Tamoney GOD FORGIVES The Lord said to Joshua, Today I have removed the reproach of Egypt from you. After forty years of wandering in the desert, this hard-headed people have finally reached the Promised Land. No more do they eat the manna in the desert, but they partake of the fruits of their new homeland. God has kept the promise to their parents in Egypt. Even though they were a sinful people, many times questioning God and even worshiping false gods, God has forgiven them and fulfilled the promise. The take-away for us is that there is no sin that is unforgivable. We may have offended our neighbors, given a bad example to someone, even worshiped the false gods of money and power. But God is a merciful God, true to the words spoken to us. God forgives all and calls us back to love.
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