Saint Gertrude Parish A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 303 Franklin Ave Vandergrift, Pennsylvania 15690 February 11, 2018 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. James Loew, O.S.B. Pastor, (724) 568-2331 Fax: (724) 568-2030 Fr. Arnel Estrella, Parochial Vicar Sr. Mercy Francis, S.M.I., Pastoral Minister Mr. James Peterman Coordinator of Religious Formation (724) 568-2331 or (724) 845-8191. Katie Tylinski (724) 212-6740 Youth Minister Coordinator ktylinski@dioceseofgreensburg.org Cardinal Maida Academy Mrs. Patricia Visnick, Principal School Phone (724) 568-3304 School Fax (724) 567-1900 Baptisms By appointment. Baptismal preparation is necessary. Call for classes Marriage Arrangements must be made at least 8 months in advance. No marriage dates will be given until meeting with the priest and all preparation is ready. Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Weekday Mass Schedule Monday, through Friday 8:30 a.m. Wednesday 9:15 a.m. School Mass Holy Day Mass Schedule Holy Day ~ 9:00 am, 6:00 pm Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 Friday Closed Confessions Saturday ~ 3:15-3:45 pm or by appointment Pastoral Council 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.
ST. GERTRUDE PARISH Sanctuary Lamp James Centorcelli By your loving wife Memorial Candle Nick & Flora Civitillo by The Hollinger Family Memorial Candle Teresa Policchio By Erman Treasures from Our Tradition Today's Gospel centers on the plight of a leper and Jesus' response of healing. In Hawaii, the bacterium that causes leprosy probably entered from China in the mid-1800s, and the native islanders were susceptible to the dreaded disease. In 1866, the government literally dumped the sufferers on a remote and virtually inaccessible island peninsula with towering cliffs. Thrown off ships into the sea, the sick people were told to swim for the beach and head for caves, and for seven years the only supplies were similarly cast into the sea to drift ashore. It was then, 1873, that a thirtythree-year-old Belgian priest, Damien de Veuster, went voluntarily to Kalaupapa. Before long, he cajoled the government into funding his mission and its hospital, built a village with proper homes and sanitation, and recruited Mother Marianne Cope to bring sisters from Syracuse, New York, to nurse the sick. Damien, who eventually died of leprosy, has been canonized, and Mother Marianne as well. Although leprosy has been curable since the 1940s, today a few patients remain in their lifelong home, now a national historic site. The peninsula is still utterly isolated from the outside world, and the speed limit for the few cars there is 5 mph since there's nowhere to go! The hospital is still wellstaffed and equipped, but access is regulated and visitors must take an official tour, often involving a descent down the cliffs by "Molakai mule." There are few places on earth that evoke the healing power of Jesus, or our call to follow the Healer, more than Damien's beloved island mission. Readings for the Week Monday: Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19;Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17;2 Cor 5:20 -- 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 Today s Readings First Reading -- The leper will dwell apart, making an abode outside the camp (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46). Psalm -- I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation (Psalm 32). Second Reading -- Do everything for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31 -- 11:1). Gospel -- The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean (Mark 1:40-45). Holy Communion Because of the recent and severe outbreak of the flu in our area, Holy Communion from the cup is temporarily suspended until the epidemic has subsided. Those who are gluten intolerant and normally receive Holy Communion only from the cup should see the Pastor to make appropriate accommodations. Also, the Sign of Peace at Mass will be exchanged without the normal handshake or kiss. When the priest or deacon asks you to exchange the sign of peace during this Mass and until further notice, simply turn to the person next to you, and without contact, say Peace be with you or respond with the words, And also with you. Catholic Daughters The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #1008 has March Madness tickets for sale at the cost of $5.00. The tickets are based on the 3-digit PA Evening Lottery number. Call Mary Daldoss (724) 568-9145 for tickets.
The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 11, 2018 Altar Servers February 17th & 18th 4:00p.m. ~ Ashley & Brianna Scanga 8:00a.m. ~ Derek & Zachary Hald 10:30a.m. ~ Casey & Renee Tomiczek Collection for February 3rd & 4th Envelopes ~ $5,728.00 Loose ~ $442.25 Church Restoration ~ $155.00 Children s Collection ~ $3.00 Utilities ~ $62.00 Central & Eastern Europe Envelopes ~ $505.00 Loose ~ $202.00 Second Collection Next Week Next week, we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Right now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the United States are considered home mission territory because they are unable to fund the essential patoral work needed in their communities. Your support of this appeal helps ease the struggle of these dioceses. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. More information can be found at www.usccb.org\homemissions. Our Lady, Queen of Peace Lenten Fish Fry Lenten Fish Fry Ash Wednesday February 14, 2018 1-6:30p.m. Every Friday During Lent (Except Good Friday) 2/16,2/23,3/2,3/9,3/16,3/23 3:30-6:30p.m. Eat in or Take Out. Cardinal Maida Academy Cardinal Maida Academy would like to congratulate the following second quarter Honor Roll Students; Julian Iagnemma, Ireland Mcmaster, Augie Smith, Cloe Stedman, Caleb George, Caprice Hammer, Amara Sterlitz, Maeggie Wysocki and Maria Heath Cardinal Maida Academy is now accepting enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year. Incoming Kindergarten students are invited to participate in our Kindergarten Club beginning on February 28 th. Students transferring in grades 1 st through 6 th are eligible for a transfer grant. Please contact the school office at 724-568-3304 for more information or to schedule a tour. Spaghetti Dinners Ministries asked to provide desert and/or work at February Spaghetti Dinners: February 22, Men s Club, Youth Ministry & Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Saint Gertrude Men s Club Save the Date Saint Gertrude Men s club will be holding a Night at the Races on March 10. Vandergrift Festa The Vandergrift Festa meeting will be held on Monday February 12, 7:00pm at the Bari club. Please try to attend. DCCW Lenten Day of Reflection The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will host a Lenten Day of Reflection March 24 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at St. Emma Retreat House, Greensburg. Msgr. Roger A. Statnick will be the retreat master. The theme centers on Holy Week. The cost is $30. Register through St. Emma Monastery: 724-834-3060 or retreats@stemma.org. Cemetery Announcement ~ CHRISTMAS DECORATION REMOVAL If you wish to retain your Christmas decorations from your loved ones graves, please remove the decorations by March 17. Anything left in the cemetery past this date will be discarded. Thank you for your cooperation. 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.
FUSED 4 ~ FEBRUARY/MARCH EDGE CALENDAR February ~ 10 th Snowtubing at Hidden Valley ~ 14 Ash Wednesday Mass at St. James ~ 16 th Winter Jam ~ 21 Session ~ 22 nd Volunteer at Spaghe Dinner at St. Gertrude s ~ 25 Youth Mass at 5 PM at St. James with AMP to follow in the hall ~ 28 Session ~ March 7 Session ~ 14 th Volunteer at the Penance service ~ 21 st Kiski musical as session (must register in advance) ~ Youth Mass at 5 PM at St. James with AMP to follow in the hall ~ 28 th NO SESSION FUSED 4 ~ FEBRUARY/MARCH LIFETEEN CALENDAR (Grades 9 th -12 th ~Christ the King Parish ~ St. Joseph Room (lower level of church offices at CTK) ~ 6:30-8:00 PM) February ~ 11 NO SESSION (because of snowtubing on the 10 th is the session) ~ 10 th Snowtubing at Hidden Valley ~ 16 th Winter Jam ~ 18 Session ~ 22 nd Volunteer at Spaghe Dinner at St. Gertrude s ~ 25 Youth Mass at 5 PM at St. James with AMP to follow in the hall/winter Retreat ~ March 4 th Session ~ 11 th Session ~ 18 th Silver Ring Thing as session ~ 25 th Youth Mass at 5 PM at St. James with AMP to follow in the hall A en on 6 th -12 th graders: Winter Jam (Chris an music s largest annual tour) at PPG Paints Arena (former Consol Energy Center) will take place on Friday, February 16 th. Cost is only $10 (we will pay for the remaining $5). Please let us know that you are coming and permission slips and money are due by Saturday, February 10 th. We will meet at St. James Church parking lot at 5:00 PM and will carpool. Chaperones needed. A en on 6 th -8 th graders: The February 14 th Ash Wednesday Mass at St. James at 7:00 PM is our session. Please arrive at 6:15 at the Underground with pickup at the church at 8:00, but parents are encouraged to a end and come with their child(ren) at 6:15 PM. A en on 6 th -12 th graders: Please volunteer at the St. Gertrude s Spaghe dinner on Thursday, February 22 nd from 3:30-6:30 PM in the church hall. Sign up to volunteer by Sunday, February 18 th. A en on 6 th -12 th graders: Wednesday, March 21 st Kiski High School Musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (in place of EDGE) Please register no later than Sunday, March 12 th. Cost: FREE! Loca on: Kiski Area High School. The show begins at 7:30 PM. Please meet at Christ the King at 6:30 PM in front of the Hall as we are going to carpool. Permission slips are required by March 4 th if you have not yet completed one. We will contact you before we leave Kiski Area High School so that you know when to pick up your child at Christ the King. A en on 6 th -8 th graders: On March 14 th you are asked to volunteer at the Penance service at St. James as our session. Please arrive at 6:15 at the Underground with pickup at the church at 8:00, but parents are encouraged to a end and come with their child(ren) at 6:15 PM.
Saturday, February 10, Vigil Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00p.m. Mark Mazgay Sunday, February 11, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00a.m. Living and Deceased of Our Parish 10:30a.m. Mary Ann Scanga Monday, February 12, Weekday 8:30a.m. Teresa Policchio Tuesday, February 13, Weekday 8:30a.m. Assunta, John, Fred, Richard & Anthony Massari Wednesday, February 14, Ash Wednesday 9:00a.m. Jimmy Joe Dongiovanni 12:10p.m. Mass at Christ The King 6:00p.m. Richard Kardos Thursday, February 15, Thursday After Ash Wednesday 8:30a.m. James R. Loew Friday, February 16, Friday After Ash Wednesday 8:30a.m. Alice Delia Calderone Saturday, February 17, Saturday After Ash Wednesday 8:30a.m. Mass at Christ the King Saturday, February 17, First Sunday Of Lent 4:00p.m. Casimer & Emily Maszgay Sunday, February 18, The First Sunday of Lent 8:00a.m. Living and Deceased of Our Parish 10:30a.m. Mario & Theresa Massetto