Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust St. Joseph 1125 Leishman Avenue New Kensington, PA 15068 Office 724-337-6412 Fax 724-337-4022 Ministry Office 724-337-6412, ext 15 www.stjosephstmarynk.org Fr. John S. Szczesny Pastor & Administrator jszczesny@dioceseofgreensburg.org St. Mary of Czestochowa 857 Kenneth Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068 Office: 724-335-8212 Fax: 724-335-1314 Religion Center: 724-335-0785 www.stjosephstmarynk.org Parish Office Hours Weekend Mass Schedule Monday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday 7:30 AM & 11:30 AM Tuesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Thursday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM 2nd & 4th Sunday 11:00 AM Friday CLOSED 1st Friday 11:15 AM Also by appointment Eucharistic Adoration 1st Friday of the month 11:00 AM - 12:00 NN Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM Sunday 9:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday 5:45 PM Also by appointment Fr. Gregorio de la Cruz Soldevilla, Jr. Parochial Vicar gsoldevilla@dioceseofgreensburg.org Prayer for the Fifth Sunday of Lent Father of Mercy bring us face to face with our own weakness when we are tempted to judge others. May we find peace and life in simply stepping back and allowing you to be the merciful judge of us all. Amen. Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018
ST. JOSEPH Saturday, March 17 - Fifth Sunday of Lent 3:30 PM The Rosary 4:00 PM John & Margaret Schillinger (Family) Sunday, March 18 - Fifth Sunday of Lent 9:00 AM The Rosary 9:30 AM Brian Shaw (Joanne Karmanowsky Family) Monday, March 19 - St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:30 AM Evelyn Bresuciak (Dan & Ann Moretti) Wednesday, March 21 No Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:15 PM Chodelka, Ruman & Matovcik Families (Family) 6:45 PM Stations of the Cross St. Gertrude, Vandergrift Thursday, March 22 7:30 AM John W. Regoli, Jr. (Knights of Columbus Council #1381) St. Margaret Mary, Lower Burrell Saturday, March 24 - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 3:30 PM The Rosary 4:00 PM Frank Varesco (Children & Grandchildren) Sunday, March 25 - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 9:00 AM The Rosary 9:30 AM Violet Sotak Saint Joseph Candle March 18, 2018 - March 24, 2018 In Memory of John Koziura (Wife, Betty) Lenten Luncheon Series The remaining Lenten Luncheons are as follows: March 21: Logan s Ferry Presbyterian Church March 28: New Kensington Salvation Army Luncheon begins at 12:00 PM. A brief prayer service will be part of the event, and a free-will offering will be taken for a local charity. All welcome. Liturgical Schedule ST. MARY Sunday, March 18 - Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:30 AM Joseph Kapelewski (Mr. & Mrs. David Carabin ) 11:00 AM The Rosary 11:30 AM Tracy Mozelewski (Margaret Chudy) Tuesday, March 20 7:30 AM Keith Kocon (Thomas Sliviak) Wednesday, March 21 7:30 AM John Plasynski (Constance Gazik) St. Gertrude, Vandergrift Thursday, March 22 St. Margaret Mary, Lower Burrell Friday, March 23 - St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop 7:30 AM John Andrejewski (Family) 12:30 PM Stations of the Cross Sunday, March 25 - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 7:30 AM Floyd Stinky Stelmach (Stelmach & Stewart Families) 11:00 AM The Rosary 11:30 AM Margaret Gawlik (Daughters & Families) Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; (procession) Is 50:4-7; Ps 22: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 15:47 [15:1-39] in the charity of your prayers Please remember the souls of those who have died, especially for the repose of the souls of Dolores Downard of St. Joseph Church and Marie Grzybek of St. Mary Church. May God welcome them and all who have gone before us into the joy of everlasting life, and bring comfort and peace to their families. Lenten Regional Penance Services Wednesday, March 21, 2018 7:00 PM St. Gertrude Church, Vandergrift Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:00 PM St. Margaret Mary Church, Lower Burrell Take part in the regional Lenten Penance Service or the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and experience again God s loving mercy.
Stewardship March 10-11 St. Joseph Sunday Collection Total $ 5,315.00 Diocesan Collection 24.00 Deposit Total $ 5,339.00 St. Mary Sunday Collection Total $ 4,267.00 Diocesan Collection 35.00 Deposit Total $ 4,302.00 Thank you for your generosity! Second Collection This Weekend Bishop Malesic has called for a second collection to be taken in all parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg this weekend to help individuals and families recover from the tornado that hit Uniontown February 15. The proceeds from the collection will first go to Catholic Charities relief efforts in that community, and any remaining contributions will be placed in a Diocesan Disaster Fund to help future needs. More than 230 homes were damaged and 47 have been declared uninhabitable as a result of the storm. Thank you in advance for your generosity, and please pray for the people who have suffered losses. Share the Word Bible Study Share the Word, a Bible Study for adults, resumes on Monday, March 19, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the St. Francis Room. Gain a greater understanding of Scripture as we read and discuss the coming Sunday readings. Come every week or when you are able. All are welcome! A sincere thank you goes out to all who have responded to the Diocesan Lenten Appeal. St. Joseph Parish To date, the total is 53 gifts with pledges and gifts is $21,037 with 25% of our parish responding. That means we only need $16,796.73 to reach our diocesan target of $37,833.73 and $33,096.73 to reach our parish goal of $54,133.73. St. Mary Parish To date, the total is 53 gifts with pledges and gifts is $18,295 with 25% of our parish responding. That means we only need $17,560 to reach our diocesan target of $35,855 and $37,560 to reach our parish goal of $55,855. If you haven t yet made your commitment, please consider making it this week. You may do so online at DLA.dioceseofgreensburg.org, by sending your pledge card to the Parish Office or dropping if off, or by completing your pledge card and placing it in the offertory basket next weekend at Mass. Ministry Schedule March 24-25 St. Joseph Lector 4:00 PM S Makuta, T Kovalchick 9:30 AM L Barkowski, D Dubnicay EMHC 4:00 PM T Spiering 9:30 AM P Mudrinich Servers 4:00 PM L, N & P Katona 9:30 AM J, L & V Guerrini St. Mary Lector 7:30 AM B Bayne, J McNally 11:30 AM M Wroblewski, D Discello EMHC 7:30 AM *C McNally 11:30 AM *B/R Farina Servers 7:30 AM M Stelmach, E Stewart, A Arledge 11:30 AM J & J Runco Counters (4) Sacramental Preparation A sacramental preparation session for parents and candidates who will be receiving First Holy Communion in April, will be held on Saturday, March 24, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon in St. Mary Religion Center. This will be an important session, so please make every effort to attend.
Partnered Parish News St. Joseph Choir News Please note that rehearsal for this week will be on Tuesday, March 20, at 6:30 PM. Please note the change in date and time. All members are encouraged to attend. New members are always welcome to come and join their voices with the choir for the praise and glory of God. Whoever sings-prays twice and who doesn t need a little extra prayer. C. D. A. Court #860 New Kensington The next meeting will be on Thursday, March 22, at 6:00 PM in the Greenwald Site of Mary Queen of Apostles School. Convention materials will be discussed and nomination committee will be selected for new officers. Catoris Candy order money is due at the meeting. For more information, contact Regent Theresa Shields at 412-302-6761. New members are always welcome. St. Joseph Ladies Guild A luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, March 22, at 12:00 Noon in Elena s Restaurant, Lower Burrell. All ladies of the parish are welcome to attend the luncheon. Haluski Sale Pre-sale orders are currently being taken for pick-up on Sunday, March 25, after the 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM Masses. Cost is $8.00. To order, call Charlotte at 724-889-3284. Please note that extra haluski will not be available at time of pick-up. Steubenville Youth Conference Donation Sister Mary Carol Kardell John & Charlotte McNally Richard & Trudy Polsinelli Donald & Isabelle Ziegler Many thanks from the youth for your donation. Receive and Pass It On Should you find it hard to get to sleep tonight, just remember the homeless family who has no bed to lie in. Should you find yourself stuck in traffic, don t be angry. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard-of privilege. Should you have a bad day at work, think of the man who has been out of work for the last year. Should you despair over a relationship gone wrong, think of the person who has never known what it s like to love and be loved. Should you grieve the passing of another vacation, think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week, to feed her family. Should you run out of gas, think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk to the service station. Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror, think of the cancer patient in chemotherapy who wishes she had hair to examine. Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering What is the purpose of my life? be thankful. There are those who didn t live long enough to get that opportunity. Should you find yourself the victim of other people s bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities, remember, this also happened to Jesus. Today may there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, and bask in the sun. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you accept that you are a child of God. Copyright 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. St. Joseph Church Decorating Volunteers are needed to help decorate the church All help will be greatly appreciated. Palm Sunday - Friday, March 23-3:30 PM Holy Thursday - Wednesday, March 28-7:15 PM Easter - Friday, March 30-3:30 PM Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sessions for children ages 3-12 are Tuesday mornings from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM.. For more information, please call the Religion Center at 724-335-0785. Children seek consistent values and expectations. Many children are part of groups that teach the importance of specific skills and competitiveness. These are not bad things, but, alone, they are not enough. Lessons, sports and schools show one side of life but may have little time for development of moral values (such as compassion and service) or spiritual skills (such as love and wonder). A strength of CGS is that morality is part of a worldview. The morality learned in an atrium is different. The effort to behave in certain ways grows out of a rooted sense of identity in all situations. Congratulations MQA Students! Six students were grade level winners in the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. Congratulations to Martha Palumbo (Kindergarten), Carson Gray (Grade 1), Lilianna Hadley (Grade 2), Louisa Palumbo (Grade 3), Elissa Mlinarcik (Grade 4) and Nina Konieczny (Grade 6). Zaner-Bloser awarded certificates to each of these students in recognition of excellence in handwriting. Congratulations, girls! St. Mary Holy Name BINGO Mark your Calendar! Sunday, April 22, at 1:00 PM in Friendship Hall. Watch the bulletin for additional information.
Mt. St. Peter Parish Annual Lenten Fish Fry Fridays through March 23, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Mt. St. Peter Parish Marble Hall. Menu items include handbreaded fish (baked or fried), pastas, homemade baked macaroni & cheese, pasta fagiole, fried shrimp dinner and more. Eat in or take out local delivery available during lunch hour by calling 724-335-1458. Orders for take-out can also be placed at the above number between 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For more information or complete menu, call Monday through Friday, 724-335 -9877 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Internship Opportunity The Diocesan Office for Communications is looking for a photography/multimedia intern, a part-time, paid position. See Employment Opportunities at www.dioceseofgreensburg.org for job description and application information. Certificate in Pastoral Ministry Program Applications are now being accepted 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 724-552-2597 for more information. 10th Annual Sounds of Charity Sponsored by the Sisters of Seton Hill at McKenna Center at Seton Hill University on Saturday, March 24. The evening begins at 6:30 PM and dancing to music by the Wally Gingers Orchestra starts at 7:30 PM. Admission is $60 and student tickets are $15. Purchase tickets online at www.scsh.org or call 724-836-0406, ext. 6615. Parish & Neighbor News What s Happening This Week Upcoming Events Sunday, March 18 - Stability in Benedictine Spirituality - St. Vincent Seminary, Brownfield Room 202-3:00 PM-4:15 PM - Presenter: Br. Hugh Lester O.S.B., Director of Retreats at the Archabbey - To appreciate the presentation one does not need to have attended previous sessions. Sunday, March 18 - Local Oblates of St. Benedict Meeting - St. Vincent Archabbey, Brownfield Room 202, St. Vincent Seminary - 6:45 PM - Agenda will be the third of a series of discussions from the book Seventy-four Tools for Good Living by Fr. Michael Casey, O.C.S.O. Extra books will be available for those who do not already have them. Wednesday, March 21 - Celebration of the Solemnity of Saint Benedict - St. Vincent Archabbey - Festive Mass begins at 4:00 PM - For more information and registration, contact Nancy Premoshis (724-244-0746) or Fr. Donald (724-805-2291). Saturday, March 24 - DCCW Lenten Day of Reflection - St. Emma Retreat House, Greensburg - 8:30 AM - Msgr. Roger A. Statnick will be the retreat master. Theme centers on Holy Week - Cost: $30 - Register trhough St. Emma Monastery: 724-834-3060 or retreats@stemma.org. Night at the Races Saturday, March 24, at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church s Mack Hall in North Huntingdon. Doors will open at 5:00 PM with dinner served from 5:30 PM-6:30 PM. Races will follow immediately after dinner. Price is $20 which includes great food, dessert, unlimited soft drinks, beer and the naming rights to one horse/jockey. Winner need not be present to win. Additional horses are available to ticket holders for $10. Must be 21 or older to attend and it is BYOB. Also available is 50/50, auction baskets, paint sticks and 20X Your Money chance. Winning horse and jockey of each race wins $30. For more information, contact the parish office at 724-864-6364 or visit the website, www.seasnh.org. Sunday, March 18 7th & 8th Grade Youth Meeting 10:00 AM-11:20 AM St. Francis Room St. Mary Annual Men s Day of Reflection 12:45 PM-5:00 PM Friendship Hall St. Mary Monday, March 19 Share the Word Bible Study 1:00 PM-3:00 PM St. Frances Room St. Mary Tuesday, March 20 CGS Session 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Religion Center St. Mary CGS Session 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Religion Center St. Mary SJ Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM Church St. Joseph Wednesday, March 21 Bible Timeline Series 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Friendship Hall St. Mary Regional Lenten Penance Service 7:00 PM Church St. Gertrude, Vandergrift Thursday, March 22 CGS Session 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Religion Center St. Mary Regional Lenten Penance Service 7:00 PM Church St. Margaret Mary Friday, March 23 Decorating for Palm Sunday 3:30 PM Church St. Joseph Saturday, March 24 Sacrament Prep for First Communion 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Religion Center St. Mary (Parents & Candidates)
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