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June 14, 2020 THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF WEXFORD Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Saint Alphonsus & Saint Alexis
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Page 1: Saint Alphonsus Saint Alexis€¦ · 14-06-2020  · Saint Alphonsus & Saint Alexis. From Father Zywan The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ! This weekend marks the annual celebration

June 14, 2020

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF WEXFORD

Most Holy Body and

Blood of Christ

Saint Alphonsus & Saint Alexis

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From Father Zywan

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ! This weekend marks the annual celebration of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - “Corpus Christi.” It’s a time for us to reflect on what the gift of the Lord Jesus in the Eucharist personally means to us. The Eucharist is more than a gift, it’s a person – Jesus. At the Last Supper, Jesus gave us this gift of himself. Taking the common staples of bread and wine, Jesus said “take this, eat and drink, this is my body, and this is my blood and asked us to do this in memory of me” – himself. The celebration of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ encourage us to appreciate just how blessed we are to be loved by the Lord, to enter more deeply into the intimacy he wants to share with us, and to know how Jesus remains with and in His Church through the Eucharist. Hidden under the common forms of bread and wine, Jesus feeds us his very body and blood that we might be more than physically nourished; he desires to be united as one with us in a deep, life-changing spiritual bond. As members of the Wexford Catholic Community moving ever more closely to forming one parish on July 1 – Saint Aidan, from two soon to be former parishes – Saint Alphonsus and Saint Alexis, today’s celebration challenges us to recognize and live the unity we share in Jesus. In fact, the Eucharistic Presence of Jesus compels us to work together to foster a unity that will witness to the world our love of Jesus through our love for one another. We can do this! In so many ways, we have been doing this, and we are to continue to wholeheartedly move in this direction. This is what living the Gospel calls us to do. Today and every day, cherish the gift of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. This is something that many have appreciated so much more in this time of pandemic with our churches being closed, our inability to receive Jesus in the Holy Eucharist, and praying as a community. It is in our worship that we form a community - a communion in the Lord. Friends, this is our time. Saint Augustine reminds us of the role each of us plays in ushering in the kingdom by commending us to “become O holy people that what you are … the Body of Christ.” Our world, beginning with our one, new parish, is depending on our response. WITH, IN, and THROUGH Jesus, we can all make a real difference. And this is because we are all members of one body - the Body of Christ!

Job Well Done!

Congratulations to all our graduates from colleges, universities, high school and elementary school programs! What a great time to celebrate your accomplishments while giving God thanks for His gifts. May you move into your future with confidence for the Lord goes before you and it's there that your lives are to bear abundant fruit. Stay close to the Lord who will always show you the way. Finally, may you grow into the joy of discipleship by recognizing that true fulfillment comes from using your gifts at the service of others. God's blessings and congrats!

In Jesus’ love,

Fr. Zywan

A Graduation Prayer

Heavenly Father Surround those who are graduating with your grace.

Bless them with hope so that they move into the future with eager and open hearts.

Help them to put knowledge, skills, and insights gained through their education to use

for the good of all humankind. Inspire them to believe in the goodness of

life even when faced with challenges and difficulties. As they commence with their lives,

may they grow ever more grateful and wise. All of this we ask in the name of Jesus,

your beloved Son. Amen.

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To is to learn to follow Christ with others.

LOVE

WE PRAY FOR THE SICK

We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician, those members of our parish families of Saint Alphonsus and Saint Alexis who are in need of healing in body, mind or spirit, especially:

Brian Bart Rachel Borck Jeannie Bukaukus Emma Bullick Rick Collins Connor Cunic Gloria Dudowski Nancy Greer Patricia Gross Stanley Hofstetter Betty Howell David Hoza John Hunsinger Al Korade

Eugene Mancino Gerard McArdle Liz McArdle Michelle Mehok Ron Mehok Diane Miller G. James Neelan Larry Sampietro Irene Schultz Janice Spowal Amber VanVickle David Zappa Prayer Shawl Recipients

If you know of a parishioner or have a loved one who is ill, please contact the Parish Center and let us know. We will place that person’s name on the prayer list for four weeks. Intentions may return to the list upon monthly requests. Contact the Parish Center at 724.935.4343 or 724.935.1151 to add a loved one onto the list.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Never forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of slavery (Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a). Psalm — Praise the Lord, Jerusalem (Psalm 147). Second Reading — Because the loaf of bread is one, we who partake of it, though we are many, are one body (1 Corinthians 10:16-17). Gospel — Jesus said, “I am the living bread; whoever eats this bread will live forever” (John 6:51-58). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-7; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-6ab, 11, 16; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday:2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-7; Mt 6:7-15 Friday: Dt 7:6-11; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 10; 1 Jn 4:7-16; Mt 11:25-30 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35; Rom 5:12-15; Mt 10:26-33

MAY THEY REST IN PEACE

The Catholic Community of Wexford wishes to extend sympathy to those who mourn the loss of a loved one, especially the soul who recently passed through death: Rudolph Kroft (97). A funeral Mass will be celebrated at a later date which has not yet been determined. May the choirs of angels welcome him and where Lazarus is poor no longer, may he find eternal rest.

Offices Remain Closed

Even though our church is open for twice a week daily Mass, we continue to have our parish offices remain closed to the public until further notice. If you have an emergency you may call the office at 724.935.4343 or 724.935.1151 ext. 221.

New This Week!

SUNDAY, JUNE 14: 10:00 a.m. live stream Mass and Distribution of Eucharist from 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. from Saint Alexis Church. If you are unable to join us on Saturday, there will be an additional opportunity to receive the Eucharist on Sunday. Mass will be live streamed at 10:00 a.m. Then, from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m., parishioners are welcome to drive to Saint Alexis to receive the Eucharist. We ask that you park and exit your car when the ushers tell you. MASKS ARE REQUIRED! Those wishing to receive the Eucharist should line up (6 feet apart per family) to enter the church through the side entrance adjacent to the bell tower. You are requested to use hand sanitize provided, proceed forward into the Narthex, remove your mask immediately before receiving, receive the Eucharist, replace your mask, and exit the opposite side of the church into the parking lot facing the old church, opposite of where you entered. Please hand sanitize again when exiting. NO ENTRY INTO THE BODY OF THE CHURCH WILL BE PERMITTED AT THIS TIME.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 AND THURSDAY, JUNE 18: 8:00 a.m. Weekday in-person Mass at Saint Alexis Church. Thank you for your patience while we work within our Diocesan guidelines.

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2020 Parish Share Assessment: $ 133,380 Collected: $28,724

June 1 through June 7, 2020

Saint Alphonsus Income

2020 Parish Share Assessment: $ 151,696 Collected: $ 72,193

Regular Electronic Twice/month

Total

Offertory $ 6,113 $ $ 6,113

Parish Share $ 575 $ $ 575

School $ 168 $ $ 168

Ascension $ 23 $ $ 23

Catholic Relief $ 33 $ $ 33

Peter’s Pence $ 50 $ $ 50

Votives $ 94 $ $ 94

TOTAL $ 7,056 $ $ 7,056

June 1 through June 7, 2020

Saint Alexis Income

Regular Electronic Total

Offertory $ 4,395 $ 6,382 $ 10,777

Parish Share $ 360 $ 566 $ 926

School $ 25 $ 760 $ 785

Major Maintenance $ 3 $ 465 $ 468

Ascension $ 80 $ 45 $ 125

Peter’s Pence $ $ 67 $ 67

Future Diocesan Collection $ $ 203 $ 203

Holy Days $ 50 $ 230 $ 280

Votives $ $ $

TOTAL $ 4,913 $ 8,718 $ 13,631

See the full list of our advertisers on our website under “Our Current Bulletins.”

Mass Intentions

Due to the quarantine, Father Zywan and Father Will are still celebrating daily Masses privately. Unfortunately, due to current circumstances, we are unable to invite you to join us at the actual celebration of the Mass. We will include all previously scheduled Mass Intentions at their private Mass.

† Jacqueline Straw - William Straw

† Ray and Sophie Dobbs - Ron and Kathy Vergona

† Edna Penco - Paula Green and the Penco Family

† Henry Borkowski - Michael and Diane Christel

The Priests of the Diocese of Pittsburgh - Karen Landau

Special Intention - Maureen Kelly

† Michael Karas - The Family

† Jacqueline Straw - William Straw

† James Winkler—The Remy Family

Stewardship Update

We are so happy to begin to offer Mass again starting with our weekday Masses on Tuesdays and Thursdays! We’re realized the many of you have been missing receiving our Lord in the Eucharist. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we will not be passing the collection basket during Mass. For those parishioners who would like to drop off their weekly offering, please use the marked baskets at Saint Alphonsus when receiving Communion on Saturdays after the live streamed Mass. At Saint Alexis you may use the secure deposit box in the Narthex after weekday Mass or on Sunday after the live streamed Mass. As the most convenient way of contributing, you are encouraged to our online giving on our website at catholicwexford.org.

We Welcome You Home!

OUR ADVERTISERS

Thanks to our bulletin advertisers for supporting our parish this week:

Please offer your patronage to our sponsors or be sure to thank them when you have the opportunity to do so. It is through their support that our weekly bulletin is made possible!

Saint Alphonsus: Kennihan Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning

Saint Alexis: Dormont Appliance

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Sign Up for Flocknotes

Well, we have a lot of amazing things going on here at the Catholic Community of Wexford. We have a tremendous community here. And we want to make sure it’s as easy as possible for every one of you to be involved and connected to it all. So, we’ve adopted a new way of communicating that will make it much simpler for you to get the information you want from us! It’s powered by a service called Flocknote. Like sending a "note" to your "flock". This is all totally free for you to use, you don’t even have to download anything or create a password in order to participate. You just take a couple minutes to sign up and it lets you receive email or text messages from the groups and ministries that you choose. It even allows you to reply directly back to those messages so we can get feedback and hear from you in an efficient manner. Your info is kept totally private and, again, it lets you choose precisely which groups and ministries you want to get email and text messages from here at the Catholic Community of Wexford. In addition to regular group and ministry communication, we’ll also use this to send you important updates about special events coming up, inclement weather announcements, etc. And it’s important for you to know that you can update your communication preferences or unsubscribe from any of these updates at any time!

Text the word “Wexford” to 84576 Once you send that in, Flocknote will text you back a confirmation message AND another message with a link you’ll need to click to complete the process. We hope you will find this method easy to use and find this as another effective means of communication.

Thank you!

Seelos Academy Receives $100,000 Grant

Blessed Francis Seelos Academy

Blessed Francis Seelos Academy was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education Job Training Grant Program.

State Representative Mike Turzai, who serves as the Speaker of the House, helped secure the grant to help Blessed Francis Seelos Academy enhance its science and math curriculum.

"Because of Speaker Turzai and his dedication to education, we will be able to invest in our STEM offerings and upgrade technology in our classrooms. We are planning to upgrade our SMART Boards in our classrooms, purchase additional student devices, and introduce robotics and coding programs that will enhance our science, mathematics, and technology curriculum. Our school will benefit from these programs from preschool through 8th grade," said Robert Reese, the school's principal.

Mike Turzai has been an advocate of school choice and fair funding for private schools, One of Turzai’s top priorities in Harrisburg has been expanding a pair of tax-credit programs that incentivize donations to private schools. The EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) Program and the OSTC (Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit) Program give tax breaks to businesses and individuals if they donate money for private-school scholarships. The idea, backers say, is to give students from poor- and middle-class backgrounds a better shot at attending private schools.

"I was fortunate to work directly with Speaker Turzai over the past few weeks to submit the grant and have it approved. We are blessed to have the support of Speaker Turzai not only for this grant, but also for his continued work on the EITC program that helps to fund financial aid opportunities for families who want to choose a quality Catholic Education," said Reese.

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Administrator Reverend Paul J. Zywan /ext. 224 /[email protected]

Senior Parochial Vicar Reverend William D. Wuenschel /ext. 233 /[email protected]

Deacons Deacon Albert Heiles /[email protected] Deacon Jeffrey J. Ludwikowski /[email protected]

Director of Parish Operations/Business Manager Chuck Goetz /ext. 223 /[email protected]

Director of Evangelization Dave VanVickle /ext. 232 /[email protected]

Office Manager MaryEllen Pendel /ext. 221 /[email protected]

Directors of Music Christopher Brewer /ext. 226 /[email protected] Mary Heagy/[email protected] Assistant Music Director - Lisa Hoffman

Director of Religious Education Louis Bosco /ext. 215 /[email protected] Religious Education Program Manager

Paula Green /ext. 225 /[email protected]

Coordinator of Youth Ministry /Young Adults David Piccirilli /ext. 227 /[email protected]

Bookkeeper/Safe Environment Coordinator Mary King /ext. 212 / [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]

Receptionist/Secretary Gail Clendaniel /ext. 210 / [email protected]

Volunteer Ministry Coordinator Barbara Griffith / [email protected]

A Parish of the Diocese of Pittsburgh - diopitt.org

SERVED BY

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

JOIN US!

To become a registered member of the parish family, please visit our website at www.stalexis.org or at www.SaintAlphonsusWexford.org . Introduce yourself to us at Mass!

MARRIAGE

Arrangements must be made with a priest at least six months in advance of the desired wedding date.

HOLY ORDERS

For information about the priesthood or the vowed religious life, please contact Fr. Zywan or the Vocation Office of the diocese at 412.456.3131 or visit pghpriest.com.

BAPTISM

Celebrated on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. at Saint Alexis or at 12:45 p.m. at Saint Alphonsus by appointment. Arrangements should be made through the Parish Center several months in advance. Parents need to be registered parishioners and complete a pre-baptism class before scheduling a baptism.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND

Communal anointing is celebrated periodically. Anyone who is anticipating surgery is encouraged to request this sacrament prior to being admitted to the hospital. Individuals who are unable to attend Sunday Mass and want to receive the sacraments are asked to please call the Parish Center.

saintalphonsuswexford.org or stalexis.org

Phones - 724.935.1151 or 724.935.4343 Fax - 724.935.1270

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

* Bulletin announcements and flyers are due by 12:00 p.m. Friday, a week in advance of publication. *

We Welcome You Home!

North Hills Regional School Board - www.nhrces.org

BLESSED FRANCIS SEELOS ACADEMY

Saint Alphonsus and Saint Alexis Churches - The Catholic Community of Wexford

Parish Office: 10090 Old Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090

PRAYER

Eucharistic Adoration Saint Alphonsus: Wednesday 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saint Alexis: First Friday of every month from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Devotion: Wednesday 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Saint Alphonsus

Prayer Ministry- To initiate a request for urgent prayers contact the following people: Saint Alexis - Barb Busi at 412.366.4829 Saint Alphonsus - Norma Heyl at 724.935.1094 or Jo Labrise at 724.935.3826. If you would like to be a part of this important ministry to pray for

RECONCILIATION

Saint Alexis: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Saturday - 7:30 a.m.-7:55 a.m. Saturday - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saint Alphonsus: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Principal Robert Reese - [email protected]

School Secretary K-8 Patty Anfang - [email protected] 724.935.1152

School Secretary Pre-K Chris Schlieper - [email protected] 724.935.3940

DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR 412.456.3093 (Office)

1.888.808.1235 (Hot Line) PA Child Line - 1.800.932.0313

Call 911 immediately if a child is in danger.


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