St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 School House Lane, P.O. Box 330, Donegal, PA 15628 724-593-7479 A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg Parish Staff: Rev. Richard J. Kosisko, Administrator Email... rkosisko@dioceseofgreensburg.org Rev. Teodoro Abner Cortezano, Parochial Vicar Email... tcortezano@dioceseofgreensburg.org Bill Pospisil, Coordinator of Faith Formation Email.... bpospisil@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mary Strucaly, Parish Secretary Email.....mstrucaly@dioceseofgreensburg.org Addy Evangeliste, Bulletin & Parish Website Email.. aevangeliste@dioceseofgreensburg.org April 15, 2018 Contact Information: Parish Office... 724-593-7479 Parish Fax... 724-593-5934 Website - www.straymondchurch.org Online Giving Service (web base electronic contributions, safe & secure) Visit www.straymondchurch.org, select the Online Giving link and follow the commands Catholic Charities Help Line 1-866-409-6455 In the event of inclement weather: Please check our parish activities of cancellations at KDKA channel 2 BAPTISMS: Please contact the Parish Office for Baptism. CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:30 PM. MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made with the Pastor at least one year in advance. MASSES: Saturday (Vigil): 4:30 PM. Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Daily Mass: 8:00 AM at St. Raymond Chapel (under office) Except Friday. An Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction: Every First Friday of the month after the 8:00 AM Mass until 10:00 AM. Holy Days: See bulletin BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Closed Friday. St. Raymond of the Mountains Parish Mission Statement We, the parish of St. Raymond of the Mountains (Donegal, PA) are situated in a resort area and comprised of many rural communities. We come together to share and strengthen our faith in God and each other by celebrating the sacraments and striving to follow God s teaching. We are called to be open to the Holy Spirit and to build a stronger Faith Community by serving the needs of others, by educating, and by welcoming all.
St. Raymond of the Mountains Church April 15, 2018 GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE April 15, 2018 3rd Sunday of Easter "Why do questions arise in your hearts?" After the Resurrection, the Apostles experienced their fair share of incredulity. Jesus had died-john had been there-and now the tomb was empty. What should they believe? Was the Jesus before them truly real? And who was Jesus really? It's no surprise that the Apostles were initially "startled and terrified" to the extent that they "thought that they were seeing a ghost." Jesus has compassion on his confused friends. Once he affirms his non-ghostly identity--"look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself"--jesus gets down to business. He has risen from the dead, but life would not continue as normal. Throughout Jesus' ministry, he spoke in parables and veiled prophetic language. His followers likely thought much of his words were metaphors, some symbolism for the person and their relation to God. Now Jesus has something else in mind. He "opened their minds to understand the scriptures," making known the connections between his own words and deeds and "everything written about [him] in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms." Why now? Why this increased depth of understanding? The answer lies in the shifting role of the Apostles. "You are witnesses of these things." The treasury of truth is no longer Jesus' responsibility alone but our own. Then and there, the Apostles are appointed to proclaim the death and resurrection of Jesus, the forgiveness of sins and the mercy of God. This message is no longer for only the Jewish people but "all the nations." This is our invitation! We have the rich heritage of the Church's teaching. By sacramental grace, God's "peace" is "with [us]." We, too, are sent to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and the hope that belongs to his call. Readings for the Week of April 15, 2018 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 [7a]/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48 Monday: Acts 6:8-15/Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30 [1ab]/Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51--8:1a/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 7b and 8a, 17 and 21ab [6a]/Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8/Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a [1] Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20 [1] Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15] Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42/Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 [12]/Jn 6:60-69 Next Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 [22]/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults The fourth and final step in the RCIA is an in-depth inquiry into the truths and practice of our Catholic Faith. It is also the life-long obligation of all of us who have been baptized. Reception of the Sacraments of Initiation is not the end, but rather the beginning of our spiritual journey to our true home in heaven with God. As children who have been taught to call God Our Father, we should be eager to investigate the relevance of our baptismal pact with our all-powerful Creator who loves us and desperately longs for our love in return. Obeying the Commandments and going to church are merely a taste of the wonders, the peace and joy of living a moral and holy life as a child in a divine family. We come alive in our Faith, cultivate the Spirit of Love with which we have been anointed and develop a personal relationship with our heavenly Father, with Jesus our Brother, Mary our Mother and each other. NEW EVANGELIZATION Evangelization is based on the Eucharist. The Eucharist appears as both the source and summit of all evangelization (St. Pope John Paul II, Ecclesia de Eucharistia, #22). When we participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, when we eat the body and drink the blood of our Savior, we literally become one with God. At the Last Supper, Jesus, the High Priest, offered himself as an unblemished, innocent victim for his sacrifice. Near the end of this Passover meal, he commanded his apostles and us to Do this in remembrance of me. In his book, Evangelizing Catholics, the renowned theologian, Scott Hahn, states there can be no true evangelization without the Eucharist. It s not simply that the Eucharist is the context in which evangelization unfolds or even the goal of evangelization. It s what we proclaim when we evangelize, and it s what makes our efforts at evangelization fruitful (p. 154). St. Raymond s 50th Anniversary Cookbook St. Raymond s 50th Anniversary Cookbook will be sold after all Masses this weekend. Please contact Cel Tidwell at 724-454-9105 or Dot Farkosh at 724-593-7598 for more information. Sunday Offertory Envelope Families that received new envelopes: please make sure to put your name(s), envelope numbers, and indicate the amount of your donation on the front of the envelope. Thank you.
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg CHICKEN & RIBS BARBEQUE 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This Sunday, April 15 Dine-in or Take-out at St. Raymond Parish Social Hall 1/4 Chicken & 2 Ribs Coleslaw, Bake Beans, Bread, Dessert & Drink: $10.00 Chicken Leg, Applesauce, Baked Beans, Bread, Dessert & Drink: $5.00 Kids age 5 and under. FRIENDS OF ST. RAYMOND Name Spouse Address City, State Zip Phone ( ) Child (ren) Name (s) FRIENDS OF ST. RAYMOND If you are not a member of this parish but enjoy coming here and feel connected to us because you regularly come to visit in this area, please register as a Friend of St. Raymond. Simply fill out this coupon or a registration form and drop it into the collection basket or mail it to the parish office. Being registered as a Friend of St. Raymond allows us to let you know what is happening in the parish throughout the year so that you continue to feel connected. Another advantage of being a Friend of St. Raymond is that we can keep track of any donations you make to the parish and provide a statement for tax purposes. Simply put your donation in an envelope with your name and the amount on it and put it into the collection. After January 1, call and request a tax statement and we will mail it to you.
This Week in the Parish This Sunday, April 15-8:00 a.m. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond Religious Ed. Classes (CL) - 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass - 11:00 a.m. Chicken & Ribs BBQ (PH) Saturday, April 21-4:00 p.m. Pray the Rosary (CH) - 4:30 p.m. Evening Mass Next Sunday, April 22-8:00 a.m. Morning Mass - 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond Religious Ed. Classes (CL) - 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass (RC) = Rectory Chapel (RM) = Rectory Meeting Room (CH) = Church (CL) = Classrooms (PH) = Parish Social Hall Our Weekly Offering OFFERTORY - April 7 & 8, 2018 (101 out of 388 envelopes used which is 26%) Envelopes $2,241.75 Loose 697.00 Monthly 335.00 Youth 00.00 Total $3,273.75 Needed for Expenses $4,600.00 Difference -$1,326.25 Catholic Accent $40.00 Easter $155.00 Many thanks and may God Bless you for your generosity!!! Please remember in your prayers: Linda Abruzere, Josh B., Pam Balow, Matt Bauman, Kelly Brady, Beth Brown, Edward Budinsky, David Budinsky, Ginger Cairns, Terry Cavicchio, Mary Cauley, Don Critchfield, Shelly Critchfield, Amanda Dennis, Mary DeLose, Dave DeWitt, Francis Ernesty, George Estochin, Laura Estochin, Mildred Estochin, Albert G., Bill G., Patty Gadek, Gerald, Rose Henrickson, Barry Huey, Mitchell Johnson, Jadon Kalp, Jim Kalp, Megan Kalp, Carol Kelly, Ryan Kelly, Flo Kinneer, Ray Kostovny, Frank Kuhns, Namon Lilly, Leslie Lloyd, Juanita Miller, Richard Miller, Theresa Miller, Margaret Mollick, Courtiney Mastowski, Mindy O., Nan, Ryan Painter, Chris Petrarca, Greg Petrucci, Madeline R., Tracy Ritenour, Dan Rocker, Mellisa Rocker, Bernie Rusinko, Bill Schulte, Gertrude Chub Shaulis, Ted Shaulis, Helen Sparks, Ernestine Stanton, John Strucaly, Mike Terretti, Theresa, Colleen and sons, Denise Thomas, and Jane Waite. Conn-Area Catholic School offers preschool through sixth grade with an early morning drop off service and an after school care program for your convenience. Call the school office to learn more about the great programs being offered and why your child belongs here. We look forward to hearing from you. 724-628-5090.
MASSES THIS WEEK Sat. - April 14 - Vigil: Third Sunday of Easter 4:30 p.m. + Cecilia P. Harr (Children) Sun. - April 15 - Third Sunday of Easter 8:00 a.m. Our Parish Members 10:30 a.m. + Mary Lou Phillips (Phillips Family) Mon. - April 16 - Easter Weekday 8:00 a.m. Special Intention for J.D.A. (Joe & Elise Bizup) (Chapel) Tues. - April 17 - Easter Weekday 8:00 a.m. + Albert & Anna Melego (Mr. & Mrs. Larry Melego) (Chapel) Wed. - April 18 - Easter Weekday 8:00 a.m. + Cheri Busatto (Vanella Family) (Chapel) Thurs. - April 19 - Easter Weekday 8:00 a.m. + John W. Pisula (Bonnie) (Chapel) Fri. - April 20 - Easter Weekday NO MASS SCHEDULED Sat. - April 21 - Vigil: Fourth Sunday of Easter 4:30 p.m. + Shirley Patik (Zucotch Family) Sun. - April 22 - Fourth Sunday of Easter 8:00 a.m. Our Parish Members 10:30 a.m. + Frank Joseph DeLose (Mom & Dad) Welcome to Genezeve Irene & Josephine Violet daughters of Michael & Carol Admeronch, who are the newest members of our parish family through the Sacrament of Baptism on April 8, 2018. May God bless both of you. LITURGICAL MINISTERS SERVERS Sat. April 21 4:30 p.m. - Nico Pisula Sun. April 22 8:00 a.m. - Cameron Wojnar Sun. April 22 10:30 a.m. - Nicole Shinsky EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Sat. April 21 4:30 p.m. - Mary DeLose - Need Volunteer - Ginger Cairns Sun. April 22 8:00 a.m. - Kathleen Smith Mizak - Noreen Brady - Karen Chearney Sun. April 22 10:30 a.m. - Darlene Grabill - Rachel Burke - Cheryl Cupps READERS Sat. April 21 4:30 p.m. - Tim Pisula Sun. April 22 8:00 a.m. - Bill Pospisil Sun. April 22 10:30 a.m. - Ray Werthman