Saint Gertrude Parish A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 303 Franklin Ave Vandergrift, Pennsylvania 15690 July 2, 2017 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. James Loew, O.S.B. Pastor, (724) 568-2331 Fax: (724) 568-2030 Sr. Mercy Francis, S.M.I., Margaret Yucas Pastoral Ministers 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 Patti Donghia-Albert Music Director 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, Wednesday, 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 Treasures From Our Tradition It's Independence Day week, and there is a link worth tracing between the Declaration of Independence and the language of liturgy. One of the signers of the Declaration on that July 4 long ago was Charles Carroll, probably the wealthiest man in the colonies and one of the few Catholics on the political scene. As a flourish to his signature, he sought to distinguish himself from other prominent citizens bearing the same name by penning "Charles Carroll of Carrolltown"--a defiant "come and get me if you dare" postscript aimed at the British. Carroll's brother John was a priest and patriot who in 1789 was given the task of organizing the Catholic Church in this country. By 1791 he had assembled a synod, or assembly of delegates, to launch that task formally. Archbishop Carroll wanted to gain acceptance of our faith by American people who mistrusted our customs and could not comprehend our liturgy. He made the amazing proposal to Rome that our liturgy should be prayed not in Latin, but in the vernacular, English. His wish was denied, but one hundred sixty years later, his deep desire helped the American bishops and scholars at the Second Vatican Council to win the vote in favor of the vernacular not just for the United States, but for the Church throughout the world. Today s Readings First Reading -- Elisha promises a baby son to the hospitable woman (2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a). Psalm -- For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading -- We shall live in newness of life as Christ was raised from the dead (Romans 6:3-4, 8-11). Gospel -- Whoever gives but a cup of cold water to another will surely be rewarded (Matthew 10:37-42). Readings for the Week Monday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn 20:24-29 Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3, 9-12; Mt 8:23-27; or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass "For the Country or a City," nos. 882-886, or "For Peace and Justice," nos. 887-891 Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Ps 34:7-8, 10-13; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-6; Mt 9:14-17; Sunday: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30 St. Gertrude School Reunion The Saint Gertrude school reunion committee will be holding a meeting on August 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bari Social hall. If you are interested in helping plan the event please attend. St. Vincent de Paul The St. Gertrude Conference of St. Vincent de Paul will meet on Wednesday, July 5 at 6:00 p.m. at Fran Milie s home with a social to follow. All members are urged to attend. Cardinal Maida Academy Cosmic Bingo It's not your Grandma's Bingo Cardinal Maida Academy will be hosting a Cosmic Bingo at Christ the King on Sunday, August 6th. Door will open at 5:30. Donation of $30 includes bingo cards, supplies, food and beverages. Additional cards, Basket Raffle and 50/50 can be purchased at the bingo! Please contact Cardinal Maida Academy @ 724-568-3304 or Franci @ 724-845-7360 for tickets. Only 200 tickets available so get your tickets early! Cardinal Maida Academy is in need of basket donations and scratch off lottery tickets for our Cosmic Bingo on August 6th, 2017. Please drop off any donations at the school or contact Franci @ 724-845-7360. We thank you in advance for your generosity!
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 2, 2017 Sanctuary Lamp Edie Maglocci by Family Altar Servers July 8th & 9th 4:00p.m. ~ Ashley & Brianna Scanga 8:00a.m. ~ Gina Beneccio Maria Safranyos Cara Walker 10:30a.m. ~ Joseph Collini Kaitln Lewandowski Cheyenne Sippel Collection for June 29th & 30th Envelopes ~ $4,810.00 Loose Collection $237.85 Church Restoration ~ $60.00 Utilities ~ $10.00 Peters Pence Memorial Candle Dominick Caratelli by Martha & Family Memorial Candle Emily Firek by The Kousins Klub Envelopes ~ $484.00 Loose ~ $177.50 Benedictine Annual Appeal A collection in response to the Benedictine Annual Appeal will be taken up at all Masses on Saturday and Sunday two weeks from now. The purpose of the collection is to help meet the community s educational and health care needs. If you have already have given your donation thank you. The Benedictine annual appeal will be preached at the masses of July 15th & 16th. Respect Life Mass At St. James the Greater Church (Apollo, PA) a Respect Life Mass will be offered every first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm beginning Wednesday, July 5. Catholics are called to uphold the dignity of every human life from the moment of conception until natural death. A powerful response to this call is prayer. All are invited to join together for the Holy Mass every first Wednesday of the month in support of God s great gift of life. It is God who gives life. Let us respect and love human life, especially the vulnerable life in a mother s womb. (Pope Francis) Trash to Treasure Sale Donations for the upcoming parish Trash & Treasure sale will be accepted in the parish hall on Monday, July 3, from 8:00a.m. until Noon and 5:00pm to 8:00p.m. On Wednesday July 5 and Thursday, July 6, from 8:00a.m. until noon. The sale will run from 8:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. on Friday, July 7 and from 8:00 a.m. until Noon on Saturday, July 8. Any questions call Carol at 724-568-4032 or Fran at 412-780-0164. Rosary Donations Do you have extra rosaries that you would like to repurpose? Donate them to our Ministry of Care for those in the hospital. Take comfort in knowing that each rosary will be included in a small kit of hope to those who are suffering. Place your donated rosaries in the box in the vestibule. Festa Italiana Call for cookies. A major feature of, and fundraiser for, the festa is the delicious donated baked goods we sell in the Cookie Booth. Please bring your donated homemade cookies to the cookie booth Festa weekend. We prefer them to be dropped off on Saturday so we can get them packaged and priced. We would appreciate if they are packaged by the dozen and please write the flavor on the packages of pizzelles or biscotti. If you can donate baked goods, please contact Mary Daldoss a few weeks prior to the Festa at 724-568-9145.
People of all ages are welcome to a end our Youth Mass on Sunday, June 25th at 5:00 PM at St. James. There is an A er Mass Party (AMP) immediately following Mass in the church hall. Families with a last name beginning with (A-P) are asked to bring a side dish and last name beginning with (Q- Z) are asked to bring a dessert. We are looking for readers, altar servers, ushers and greeters in 6 th -12 th grades. We need volunteers for the AMP in order for it to con nue. Please sign up ASAP. As we have previously said, our EDGE and LIFETEEN youth are undertaking a youth inspired project to aid St. Gabriel s Parish in Umunnachi, Nigeria via Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Okeke, a priest of the Archdiocese of Onitsha in Anambra state located in the Eastern part of Nigeria. Their needs may be many but if it is possible to assist them in anyway whether financially and/or through prayer; it will be so appreciated. We will be doing combined fundraising for this mission as our Youth Ministry at a Cra /Vendor Show at Christ the King on July 22 nd from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. Please call St. James Rectory at 724-478-4958 to register as a Cra er/vendor and check upcoming bulle ns for more informa on. We are looking for volunteers and those willing to donate baked good items. Save the date: XLT at St. James is on Friday, July 7 th at 6:30 PM. We have music from our worship band, a talk from our speaker (TBA), a time for silent adoration, Benediction and Confession followed by snacks and a time of fellowship in the church basement. The July 27 th FUSED 4 Café will be reschedule for another date. Youth Ministry Sec on: Potato Patch fries, cotton candy, roller coasters and friends a summer is not complete without a trip to Kennywood! Those entering 6 th -12 th grades in the Fall and their families are invited to go to Kennywood on Thursday, July 20 th. The cost is $25. Meet at St. James Church Parking lot at 9:30 AM and return at 8:00 PM. Deadline to register with money and permission slips (if you haven t turned one in yet) is Monday, July 10th. Make your checks payable to St. James Parish. Hope that you will join us! Open to those entering 6 th -12 th grades: Please join us for the Wave Pool at Boyce Park on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Meet at St. James at 12:15 PM and we will return to St. James around 6:30 PM or 7:00 PM. Only $5. A pizza dinner is included. Money and permission slips are due by Monday, August 3 rd. Bring a friend!
Saturday, July 1, Vigil, The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00p.m. Samuel Mangus Sunday, July 2, The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00a.m. Living and Deceased of Our Parish 10:30a.m. Salvatore & Mary Palattella Monday, July 3, St. Thomas 8:30a.m. Joe Donghia Tuesday, July 4, Weekday 8:30a.m. NO MASS Wednesday, July 5, Weekday 8:30a.m. Mary Lisa Dunmire Thursday, July 6, Weekday 8:30a.m. Mass at Christ The King Friday, July 7, Weekday 8:30a.m. Edie Maglocci Saturday July 8, Weekday 8:30a.m. Mass at Christ The King Saturday, July 8, Vigil, Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00p.m. Art Wawryzniak Sunday, July 9, Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00a.m. Living and Deceased of Our Parish 10:30a.m. Jerry & Mary Ann Stokes