Parish Mission Statement We, the parish of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, are a Roman Catholic Community striving to emulate the life of Jesus. By celebrating the Holy Eucharist, along with our faith, fellowship, service and through the intercession of our patron, we are nourished and strengthened, so that we live out the Gospel to its fullest in word and deed. PARISH Parish Office: 450 Walnut Street, Blawnox, PA 15238 Office Phone: 412 - 828 - 4066 l FAX: 412 - 828 - 3084 A P ennsylvania C haritable T rust DEVOTIONS: AT ST. EDWARD- Daily at 8:30 a.m. Stations and the Rosary. Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 6:00 p.m. with closing Mass at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. First Saturday of the month following the 9:00 a.m. Mass, Fatima Devotions. AT ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI - Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament and Devotions at 6:00 p.m. with closing Mass at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. CONFESSIONS: Saturday : 9:30 a.m. at St. Edward, Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF INITIATION: The Sacrament of Baptism can be celebrated during one of the Sunday Liturgies or after Mass by appointment. Contact the parish office to make arrangements. MARRIAGE: Diocesan regulations mandate that one meet with the priest who is to witness the marriage at least six months prior to date. CARE OF THE ILL: Please advise the parish office if you are in the hospital for an extended stay. Contact the parish office to make an appointment for Anointing of the Sick, especially if you are undergoing either major or minor surgery. MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY/ SUNDAY DAILY Sat. Vigil: St. Francis…4:00 p.m. St. Francis 8:00 a.m. (Tues.) St. Edward ……4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. (Wed.) Sun. St. Edward 8:00 a.m. St. Edward 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. (Mon., Fri., Sat.) St. Francis 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. (Thurs.) 6:30 p.m. ST. E DWARD 450 Walnut Street, Blawnox, PA 15238 ST. F RANCIS OF A SSISI 2599 Freeport Road, Harmar, PA 15238 St. Pio Parish Email: sted-[email protected]Website: Our parish website is currently being updated. The weekly bulletin can be viewed online at www.parishesonline.com Pastor:………………............................Rev. Joseph F. Keenan Secretary:………………….............................….Marilyn Welsh Religious Education:………………………….............Ron Urso Email: [email protected]Religious Education Office/ Parish Office: 412-828-4066 Principal, Christ the Divine Teacher Academy...Mark Grgurich CDTCA: 412-781-7927...Website: www.cdtca.org Director of Music………………………..........…Shari Whitico Finances:…………………………………................Peter Yohe Maintenance:….…………Rada Karlusic and Todd Daigneau April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Parish Mission Statement We, the parish of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, are a Roman Catholic Community striving to emulate the life of Jesus. By celebrating the Holy Eucharist, along with our faith, fellowship, service and through the intercession of our patron, we are nourished and strengthened, so that we live out the Gospel to its fullest in word and deed.
PARISH
Parish Office: 450 Walnut Street, Blawnox, PA 15238
Office Phone: 412-828-4066 l FAX: 412-828-3084
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
DEVOTIONS: AT ST. EDWARD- Daily at 8:30 a.m. Stations and the Rosary. Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 6:00 p.m. with closing Mass at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. First Saturday of the month following the 9:00 a.m. Mass, Fatima Devotions. AT ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI - Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament and Devotions at 6:00 p.m. with closing Mass at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
CONFESSIONS: Saturday : 9:30 a.m. at St. Edward, Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi or by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF INITIATION: The Sacrament of Baptism can be celebrated dur ing one of the Sunday Liturgies or after Mass by appointment. Contact the parish office to make arrangements.
MARRIAGE: Diocesan regulations mandate that one meet with the pr iest who is to witness the
marriage at least six months prior to date.
CARE OF THE ILL: Please advise the par ish office if you are in the hospital for an extended stay. Contact the parish office to make an appointment for Anointing of the Sick, especially if you are undergoing either major or minor surgery.
MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY/ SUNDAY DAILY
Sat. Vigil: St. Francis…4:00 p.m. St. Francis 8:00 a.m. (Tues.)
Religious Education:………………………….............Ron Urso Email: [email protected]
Religious Education Office/ Parish Office: 412-828-4066
Principal, Christ the Divine Teacher Academy...Mark Grgurich
CDTCA: 412-781-7927...Website: www.cdtca.org
Director of Music………………………..........…Shar i Whitico
Finances:…………………………………................Peter Yohe
Maintenance:….…………Rada Kar lusic and Todd Daigneau
April 22, 2018 l Fourth Sunday of Easter
APRIL 22, 2018 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Jottings from Fr. Joe…
PARISH GROUPINGS AND ASSIGNMENT OF CLERGY will be announced at all Masses the weekend of April 28 and 29 in every church of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. As a follow up to this announcement, a general meeting will be held in the Saint Edward church of the parish on Monday evening, April 30 at 6:30 PM. Please Note: THERE ARE NO, REPEAT, NO CHURCHES OR PARISHES CLOSING AT THIS TIME!!!!!! There will be some parameters that will be changing in the life of each parish, specifically the times of celebrating weekend and weekday Masses. This decision will be based over a nine month period of time during which study and discussion of Mass attendance in the parish groupings and other factors will be evaluated before a final implementation in October, 2018.
MY PARISH OF BAPTISM, located in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is undergoing major changes, as are all the parishes in the archdiocese. Saint Charles Borromeo, located in Drexel Hill, PA, is now “twinning” with Sacred Heart (formerly an ethic “Polish” parish) in Clifton Heights, PA. They are sharing clergy, catechetical and pastoral ministry resources and a reduction of their Sunday Masses. It’s a long cry from the days when Saint Charles had 4 priests in the rectory as well as weekend help from Villanova (that’s my connection to ‘nova) to assist at the 7 Sunday Masses in the parish. The grade school had over 1,000 students, 12 Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters and 4 lay teachers; half of us went home for lunch, half had a government lunch in the church hall; 60+ students in each class room. The school closed in 2003 (after 144 years of operation) when it became financially impossible to maintain due to declining enrollment. I have fond memories of Saint Charles and the neighborhood I grew up in. Early in my priesthood I was blessed to be able to celebrate Mass in Saint Charles Church where I had served many a Mass under the scrutiny of Father Ford. Mary Ann Nerney, from down the street, became an IHM nun and now is the social service outreach minister in the parish. Kathy Erdlen, a junior high romance, is the director of religious education and has a son in the seminary. Irish and Italian Catholic parishioners whose immigrant roots went back to the 19th century have been replaced by Vietnamese, Korean, Indonesian and Hmong Catholics in the 20th and 21st centuries. Growth and its corresponding adjustment, getting out of the box, moving onward in a sea of grace: the Body of Christ breathes in the SPIRIT as it did on the First Pentecost and continues 2000 years later. We shape new models to do what the church has been doing since day one: to learn Jesus, live Jesus, love Jesus - whether in Drexel Hill or Clifton Heights or Blawnox or Harmar or Indianola.
SIGNS OF THE TIMES ... ♦ Why worry?- Pray! ♦ Courage is fear that has said its prayers. ♦ Crisis in your life? Pray to God and get a puppy.
In April…
…Food Bank - SOUP (Canned, Packages) Food Pantry needs - PAPER PRODUCTS
… April 21 /22: Bethlehem Christian Families Visit and provide an opportunity for you to purchase beautiful religious items crafted from olive wood (gift ideas for First Communion, Confirmation, Graduation?) A representative will speak at Masses about the Christian situation in the Holy Land.
...April 28 /29: The Little Sisters of the Poor visit St. Pio Parish.
...April 30th Parish Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in St. Edward Church to discuss implications of the new parish groupings and clergy.
Mass and Healing Service Fr. William Kiel will celebrate Mass at St. Joseph Parish on Wednesday at 7:00 pm. St. Joseph Parish is located at 342 Dorseyville Road in O’ Hara Township. Following Mass, there will be a special “Healing and Blessing” service in which Fr. Kiel will pray individually over each person who comes forward requesting additional prayers for healing. All are welcome! ____________________________________________________
Be a friend. Be a friend of Jesus. Make friends for Jesus.
These 12 words sum up what it means to be The Church Evangelizing!
Learn more at www.churchevangelizing.com
Please pray for the repose of the soul of
Anthony J. DiGirolamo,
father of Don DiGirolamo of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
can be contacted by anyone in our community in need of short
term help. Call: 412-539-9314, leave your name, address , phone number, brief description of your situation.
This is a CONFIDENTIAL ministry… a member of the Society will
return the call within 24 hours.
EWTN’s “Our Faith in Action” TV SERIES will air Saturdays at 6:00 pm and Sundays at 6:30 am over the next 10 weeks. Learn more about Today’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
PLEASE ...Parking is only permitted in marked spaces in the St. Francis of Assisi lot. We have been advised by our
local Fire Dept. that the entrance / exit lane onto Freeport Road, MUST remain clear so that emergency vehicles can enter if necessary. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
APRIL 22, 2018 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
In our Diocese
I Am The Good Shepherd - The image of God as shepherd and his promise to lead his
people in safety appears throughout the Bible. It is one of the most tender images of God that we
can have as he assures us of his constant care and protection in
our lives. This care applies not only to us individually as his
children, with the shepherd carrying us in his arms, but also to us
collectively as the Church, with God leading his flock in safety. This repeated promise to shepherd his people is our guarantee
that God is in charge of his Church and that he leads us no
matter the circumstances, As we journey On Mission for The Church Alive! we may wonder where the Lord is leading us. While it is natural for us to resist change, it is also an opportunity
for us to grow in trust of God, our shepherd and guide, that he
may transform us and his Church. As we learn the decisions
regarding Parish Groupings and Clergy Teams next week, may
we call upon our Good Shepherd to lead us and our parishes in
the years ahead.
Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and stay informed.
CDTCA News…Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy
205 Brilliant Avenue, Pgh., PA 15215 (412-781-7927) 2018 Lottery calendars are now available at the reduced price of $15 (payout begins April 1)… in the entrance area of church.
Visit the website of Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy: www.cdtca.org
Next weekend, April 28 /29, the Little Sisters of the Poor will be at both worship sites following Mass to accept donations. Your generosity enables the Sisters to continue caring for our elderly with love and dignity.
All Saints Parish (Etna) is hosting a “Protecting God’s Children” workshop on Saturday, May 5th. It begins at 9 am and will last approximately 3 hours. This workshop is mandatory for all volunteers and employees of the Diocese of Pittsburgh and is also highly recommended for parents, grandparents and all those who work with children There is no charge to attend. To register, call Anna at 412- 781- 0530. __________________________________________________________________
VOLUNTEER: The Christ Child Society of Pittsburgh
Calling all women! As busy as you are, could you possibly find time to help a needy child? The Christ Child Society volunteers reach out to teach, motivate, clothe and care for needy children in the Pittsburgh area. For more information, please contact Marian at 412-897-5420. ___________________________________________________
Are You Called to Serve? Deacons are ordained to serve the Church and the needs of its people in imitation of Jesus, who came not to served but to serve. The Diocese of Pittsburgh is initiating the nomination and application process for admitting a new class of interested, qualified men from diocesan parishes into the Deacon Formation Program. Call 412-456-3124 or go to
www.diopitt.org/permanentdiaconate for more information. _________________________________________________________
Magnificat Pittsburgh Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, May 12, from 9am - Noon at the Crowne Plaza, Green Tree. Speaker Kelly Reed will tell about her journey to God. Cost of breakfast is $23. To register (deadline: May 4) www.magnificatpittsburgh.org or call Pam @ 412-461-8906 or Kay @724-772-6749. ___________________________________________________
Learn more about MARRIAGE ANULMENTS on May 23, 1018, 10am, Seminary Campus (Domenic Hall) , 2900 Noblestown Road in Carnegie. Presented by Jay Conzemius, JCL, Judge and Moderator, Diocesan Tribunal - there will be opportunities to ask questions and start the process. The workshop is free, please confirm your attendance to help with seating: 412-456- 3033.
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St. Pio Parish News…
Remembering those who serve our country…
United States Air Force Second Lieutenant James J. Thomas
United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Nathaniel Lee Gross United States Marine Captain Pierce Butler Frauenheim
United States Air Force Staff Sergeant James Vincent Goerss United States Army Capt. Craig Dolhi United States Navy Seaman Travis R. Rothert United States Navy Lt. Amy Funk Petersen United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Corey M. Bolka United States Navy H.N. Joseph R. Zanolli United States Marine Corps Private Raymond A. Schafer United States Air Force Second Lieutenant Caitlin Graf United States Marine PFC Ethan Joseph Bowser United States Navy Seaman Max Ginchereau United States Marine Corps Private Charles Gert Stipetich
Bethlehem Christian Families, a nonprofit organization through Land of Peace, will be with us speaking about the Christian situation in the Holy Land and selling Crucifixes, religious are work, rosaries...all made of olive wood which is native to Israel and Bethlehem. Since tourism is greatly depleted, Christian families in the holy land, who depend on tourists, have been greatly affected. The goal of this mission is to build a Charitable Hospital in Bethlehem and help the needy families in the Holy Land and Middle East. Sale of these goods will help them very much and also give you the opportunity to have “something” authentic from the holy land.
For more information, please visit www.landofpeace.org and www.bcfmission.com.
APRIL 22, 2018
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday, April 21 ~ Easter Weekday St. Edward 9:00 a.m. Steve Yakopec (Roni Dell)
Vigil: Fourth Sunday of Easter St. Edward 4:00 p.m. Loretta Montemurro (Betty Boyle)
St. Francis 4:00 p.m. Neil Gumbert (Stan and Carol Kochan)
Sunday, April 22 ~ Fourth Sunday of Easter St. Edward 8:00 a.m. For the living and deceased of the Amorose Family (Jim and Nancy)
St. Francis 9:00 a.m. Rosary
9:30 a.m. Chuck Welsh ( Regina and Jack McKee))
St. Edward 11:00 a.m. Frank Niemiec (Betty Boyle)
St. Francis 6:30 p.m. For all members of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish
Monday, April 23~ St. George, Martyr
St. Edward 9:00 a.m. Frank Niemiec (Tim and Joyce Rafalski, Debbie Rafalski
and Tracy Spatta)
Tuesday, April 24 ~ St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr St. Francis 8:00 a.m. For the intentions of Rose Prem (The Welsh Family)
Wednesday, April 25 ~ St. Mark, Evangelist St. Francis 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration and Devotions 6:30 p.m. Joseph and Pauline Ostack (Randi and Walter Ostack)
Thursday, April 26 ~ Easter Weekday St. Edward 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration and Devotions 6:30 p.m. For peace in our world
Friday, April 27~ Easter Weekday
St. Edward 9:00 a.m. Joan, Nancy, Ruth and John (sister, Betty Boyle)
Saturday, April 28 ~ St. Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr St. Edward 9:00 a.m. Joseph Doerfler (Valerie and Dave Hawkins)
Vigil: Fifth Sunday of Easter St. Edward 4:00 p.m. Donald Dicenzo (Ann Casile)
St. Francis 4:00 p.m. Howard Simeone (wife)
Sunday, April 29 ~ Fifth Sunday of Easter St. Edward 8:00 a.m. Loretta Montemurro (Ann)
St. Francis 9:00 a.m. Rosary
9:30 a.m. Karl Schmidt (Famiy)
St. Edward 11:00 a.m. Frank Niemiec (Tim and Joyce Rafalski,
Debbie Rafalski and Tracy Spatta)
St. Francis 6:30 p.m. For all members of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish
Sanctuary Candles for the Week of April 22, 2018
St. Edward ~ For the Whalen Family Requested by Jo Prendergast
St. Francis of Assisi ~ For the young people of our parish communities as they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on April 22, 2018.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Please remember in your prayers…
Diana Abaray~ The Adams Family ~Madeline Alexander
Vincent Alvino ~ Tara Apuzzo ~ Bob Anderson ~Reneé Arturo
Paula Barone ~Mark Batcher
Mary Louise Becker~ Judy Boehm ~Harry Bougher Darlene Bowser~ Rev. Bert Buby ~Kata (Hribar) Carter
Richard Chene ~ Leo Chini ~Carolyn Chiodo ~ Fred Crock
Joanna Davis~ Christina Diab ~ Philip J. and Leona Dorenkott
Geri Farbacher ~ Nicky Fasone ~Eileen Fogarty Elizabeth Fornaser ~ Dorothy Freidhof ~ Neverta Frye
Bette Ann Gardner~ Chrissy (Balkey) Giunipero
Jimette Gilmartin~ Bill Gregor & Sara ~Scarlett Gregor (newborn) James Hamelly ~Edward & Janet Hannisick
Greg Harvey ~ Margaret Haus ~ Robert Hayes ~ Sonny Harty
Audrey Healy ~ Mary Ann Healy~ Mike Healy~ Clifford James Raymond James ~Mary Johns ~ Eleanor Keenan
George Ketterer~ James Kealey~ Phyllis Koch Paul Kozlowski ~ Barbara Lamagna ~Jean Lazzari
Joseph Lisowski ~James LoFaso ~ Brian Lucas ~ Ann Lucas Joanne Mack~ Mary Joyce Malone ~ Jason Marcieski
Gloria Martineck ~ Shannon McGriffin ~Tom McGill
Stephen Miloser Alan Miller ~Gena Meloni ~ LaVerne Miloser Karen Mitchell ~ Sheila Mulvaney ~Earl Negley
Kaye Neiswonger ~Nolan ~Jeff Novosel ~John Olson Lou Olszewski ~ Virginia Paulovich~ Paula Peden ~ Rose Prem
Lynn Pivarski ~ John Pizzella ~Pat Pizzella~ Brandon Price
John, Bill, & Sarah Richard~ Steve Riddle ~Jessica Revilla
Lucy Rouggie ~ Maria Santella ~Carol Sargent Anna E. Scharpf ~Connie Stemm ~ Paula Stevens
David Stewart ~Bernard Sullivan ~ Katherine Theoharis Travis~ Cathy Troutman ~Carole Werries
Joan Villani ~ Elizabeth Walton ~Jake Wicks
Pat Wojtczak ~ Mary Pat Wolff ~ Thomaseen Wojnar
Br. Ben Zalewski ~ Chuck Zanoli ~ Adele Zottola
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Please notify the parish office of your prayer Intentions for those who are ill, hospitalized or had recent surgery. Forms
can be put in the collection basket or you may call the parish
office at 412-828-4066. If the person whose name you are submitting is not a family member, please ask their permission. The names for the prayer list will be in the bulletin
on a monthly basis.
St. Pio of Pietrelcina Prayer List
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