Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe & Saint Mary, Mother of God Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg Pennsylvania Charitable Trusts Contact Information St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Kittanning 101 W High Street Kittanning, PA 16201 724-548-7649 www.stmarykittanning.org Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - 12 Noon St. Mary, Mother of God Yatesboro PO Box 327, 109 2nd Street Yatesboro, PA 16263 724-783-7191 www.saintmaryyatesboro.org Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pastoral Staff The Reverend Douglas E. Dorula Pastor & Administrator [email protected]The Reverend Efren C. Ambre Parochial Vicar [email protected]The Reverend Alan W. Grote Regional Chaplain for Northern Armstrong County 724-763-1207 or 724-763-1089 Kittanning Staff Yatesboro Staff Erika Dragunova, Office Manager [email protected]Joseph Kacprowski Coordinator of Faith Formation & Parish Hall Coordinator [email protected]Sandy Ashley Director of Liturgy & Music [email protected]Marilyn Brochetti, Business Manager Cathy Smith, Cemetery Manager Joe Kiehlmeier, Maintenance Betty Rose Walker, Office Manager [email protected]Bonnie Frailey Coordinator of Faith Formation [email protected]Peggy Skamai, Organist [email protected]Bob Skamai, Choir Director Sandy Caresani, Sacristan Tom Caresani, Maintenance Helpful Phone Numbers Divine Redeemer Regional Catholic School 724-763-3761 St. Mary Parish Hall Rental, Kittanning 724-548-7649 St. Mary/St. Gabriel Hall Rental, Yatesboro 724-783-7191 St. Vincent de Paul Helpline, Kittanning 724-543-2134 Prayer Chain, Yatesboro 724-783-7530 Good Samaritan Ministry, Yatesboro 814-257-8463 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord ~ April 9, 2017 Easter Mass Times 8:30 p.m. Holy Saturday / Yatesboro 9:00 a.m. Easter Sunday / Kittanning 11:00 a.m. Easter Sunday / Kittanning 11:00 a.m. Easter Sunday / Yatesboro Sacrament of Reconciliation No confessions at regular times until Saturday, April 29. Sacrament of Baptism Contact the parish office. Sacrament of Marriage Arrangements must be made with Father Doug at least one year in advance. Ministry to Sick and Homebound Contact the Parish Office if you or a family member would like to receive Eucharist or the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Parish Cemeteries St. Joseph & St. Mary Cemeteries Contact the parish office in Kittanning. Sacred Heart & St. Mary Cemeteries Contact the parish office in Yatesboro.
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Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe &
Saint Mary, Mother of God
Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg Pennsylvania Charitable Trusts
Divine Redeemer Regional Catholic School 724-763-3761 St. Mary Parish Hall Rental, Kittanning 724-548-7649 St. Mary/St. Gabriel Hall Rental, Yatesboro 724-783-7191 St. Vincent de Paul Helpline, Kittanning 724-543-2134 Prayer Chain, Yatesboro 724-783-7530 Good Samaritan Ministry, Yatesboro 814-257-8463
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord ~ April 9, 2017
Our liturgy, with its very dramatic and poignant readings, immerses into all of the raw emotions life can often bring. We hear of betrayal, fear, anger, disappointment, confusion, suffering, and even death. The veil of injustice is pulled over the life of the innocent Lamb and God, who walked with us, is called to face His death on the cross. Yet Jesus remains faithful and accepts the fate that is before Him. In all of this, He never wavers from the truth and continues to speak of mercy, forgiveness, and a God who loves. When life gets the best of us and brings us to our knees, can we remain faithful to the truth and accept what we cannot control?
The Sanctuary Candle in Kittanning is burning this week in memory of Ervin Soltis (Birthday Remembrance) by Daughter, Rosemary Soltis Ruark & Bruce.
The Tabernacle Candle in Yatesboro is burning this week in memory of Mary A. Krecota by Joe & Darlene DeVivo.
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 9, 2017
If you would like to make your Easter flower donation to the church in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone special, please write their name(s) on the outside of the Easter Flower offertory envelope which is included in your envelope packet. The list of the names of the loved ones with the names of donors will be published in the bulletin after Easter.
Partner Parishes Liturgical Schedule
Saturday, April 8 Vigil
4:00 p.m.
Kittanning Thomas L. Desiderio Sr. (11th Anniversary) by Mom & Dad - Guy & Patricia Desiderio & Family
6:00 p.m.
Yatesboro William Lazzeri, Sr. by Wife, Adella
Sunday, April 9 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mt 21:1-11; Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14—27:66
9:00 a.m.
Kittanning Edward, Jennie & Diane Repasky by Randy & Karen Wofford
11:00 a.m.
Yatesboro For All Living & Deceased Parishioners
8:00 p.m. Kittanning Tenebrae Service
Monday, April 10 Monday of Holy Week
8:00 a.m.
Kittanning For Health & Welfare of Bradley Younkins by the Shuster Family
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in Kittanning
Tuesday, April 11 Tuesday of Holy Week
8:30 a.m.
Yatesboro Mickey Krecota ~ 8 year Memorial by Joe & Darlene DeVivo
Wednesday, April 12 Wednesday of Holy Week
7:00 p.m. Kittanning Father, Antonio Muto & Brother, Carmen Muto by Angie & Angelo Turco & Family
Thursday, April 13 Holy Thursday Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15
7:00 p.m. Kittanning For an increase of vocations to the priesthood
7:00 p.m. Yatesboro For an increase of vocations to the priesthood
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in Kittanning & Yatesboro
10:00 p.m. Night Prayer in Kittanning & Yatesboro
Friday, April 14 Good Friday Is 52:13—53:12; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1—19:42
12:30 p.m.
Yatesboro Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
1:30 p.m.
Kittanning Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
7:00 p.m. Kittanning Stations of the Cross
Saturday, April 15 Holy Saturday
No Confessions in Kittanning at Noon
12:00 p.m. Kittanning Blessing of Easter Baskets
12:00 p.m. Yatesboro Blessing of Easter Baskets
8:30 p.m. Yatesboro Easter Vigil
For All Living & Deceased Parishioners
Sunday, April 16 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9
9:00 a.m.
Kittanning For All Living & Deceased Parishioners
11:00 a.m.
Kittanning For All Living & Deceased Parishioners
11:00 a.m.
Yatesboro For All Living & Deceased Parishioners
Last Opportunity to Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before Easter
Penance Service at St. Mary, Freeport Monday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Please note that there will be no confessions in our partner parishes until Saturday, April 29.
Please note: In observance of the Holy Week, the Parish Offices will close on Holy Thursday, April 13 and will reopen on Monday, April 17. Have a blessed Holy Week and Easter.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This weekend we begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday of
the Passion of the Lord. Jesus makes His triumphant
journey to Jerusalem for our salvation. Father Efren and I
hope you will join us in all of the prayer that will take place
in Holy Week. Also, continue to pray for Jacy, Casey,
Desiree and Bill who will come into the Church at the
Easter Vigil in Yatesboro.
On Holy Thursday, Bishop Malesic will celebrate the Chrism Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed
Sacrament Cathedral. Everyone is invited to this diocesan liturgy where the priests renew their
ordination vows and the bishop blesses the holy oils that will be used in the parishes for the next year.
If you have never been to a Chrism Mass, make plans to come this week.
The Lenten dinners are finished for 2017. Each week at both parishes, many people came together to
serve a great meal and help support these fundraisers. In Kittanning, special thanks to the Knights of
Columbus Council #1011, CD of A Court Patricia #998 and many parishioners who contributed to
a great year. In Yatesboro, I want to thank all of the parishioners that worked, supported and gave
much time in supporting the dinners. May God bless the work that we did together and everyone
who contributed in any way.
Make sure to have your Easter basket blessed this year. In Kittanning, following this, there will be
an Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the C.D. of A. and our youth ministry at 12:30 p.m. All children and
families are encouraged to attend and enjoy this event.
Father Doug
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 9, 2017
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Kittanning
Holy Thursday - April 13
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration Until Night Prayer 10:00 p.m.
Good Friday - April 14 Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion 1:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday - April 15 Blessing of Easter Baskets 12:00 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt for Children 12:30 p.m.
Easter Vigil will be celebrated in Yatesboro at 8:30 p.m. (There will be no 4 p.m. Mass & no Easter Vigil in Kittanning.)
Easter Sunday - April 16 Mass 9:00 a.m. Mass 11:00 a.m.
St. Mary, Mother of God Yatesboro
Holy Thursday - April 13
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration
Until Night Prayer 10:00 p.m.
Good Friday - April 14
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion 12:30 p.m.
Holy Saturday - April 15
Blessing of Easter Baskets 12:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil 8:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday - April 16
Mass 11:00 a.m.
Join Us for Holy Week & Easter in Our Partner Parishes
TENEBRAE SERVICE
PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 9 8:00 PM
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
The Tenebrae Service is a very beautiful and moving presentation that includes
readings, music, and drama.
Tenebrae is a Latin word meaning “darkness”, or “shadows”. The readings and songs help us to reflect upon the suffering, dying and death of Jesus. The most significant feature of this service is the gradual extinguishing of the lights.
We hope that you will begin Holy Week by joining us on Palm Sunday as we experience together only a small portion of Christ’s pain and suffering the day of his Crucifixion.
CD of A Anniversary Dinner
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Patricia, #998, will be having our anniversary dinner on Tuesday, April 18, at 6:00 p.m. at the Latin American Club. All members are invited to enjoy a night to celebrate our wonderful Court! Cost is $15. Reservations should be made by Wednesday, April 12 to Carol Toy at 744 North Grant Ave. Kittanning, PA 16201 or 724-548-7842. See you there!
Preparing Our Church for Easter
Give us some of your time on April 15!
Volunteers are needed to help prepare the church for Easter on Saturday, April 15, from 8:00 a.m. until finished. Please plan to join us during the morning as your schedule permits. No prior experience is necessary.
Resisting Happiness
Last session - April 10
Holy Thursday Eucharistic Adoration
Thursday, April 13 Immediately after the 7 p.m. Mass until Night Prayer at 10 p.m.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross
Friday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Blessing of Easter Baskets
The blessing of Easter baskets at St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish will take place on Saturday, April 15 at Noon. All are invited to take part in this wonderful tradition.
Faith Formation Reminder
There will be no Faith Formation classes on Easter Sunday, April 16 & First Eucharist Sunday, April 23. Classes will resume for all grades on Sunday, April 30. Happy Easter!
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 9, 2017
Our sincere thank you to all who helped us collect 75 body washes and 90 deodorants for our local food bank which serves families in need from our area.
During the month of April, St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish is collecting bars of soap and toothpaste. Please place your items in the containers located under the table in the narthex of the church.
Make Sure to Visit Our
Newly Redesigned & Mobile Friendly Website
www.stmarykittanning.org
While there, view photos from Lenten Fish Dinners and Stations of the Cross with Bishop Malesic who made a pastoral visit to our parish on March 10. These photos are located under Media tab ► Photo Galleries.
Learn more about this easy, safe and convenient giving option in our parish. Visit our parish website www.stmarykittanning.org About tab ► Online Giving.
Current Online Giving users: Click on the word Donate located above the search window on top of the home page to access the familiar Login page.
Catholic Daughters to Deliver Lunches to Homebound Kittanning Parishioners
on Saturday, April 22.
If any homebound parishioner would like to receive a lunch and has not already been
contacted, please call Vivian Cribbs at 724-763-1209 to request a lunch.
All children 12 and under are welcome to come to our annual
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 15 at 12:30 p.m. St. Mary Parish Hall, Kittanning Please bring your own basket!
Sponsored by the CD of A and Youth Ministry.
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish News
The Shannock Valley Food Pantry has requested that our parish collect pasta for the month of April, in addition to
other non-perishable food items and paper products. Your donations can be placed in the narthex of the church. Thank you for your generosity.
Choir Rehearsals Lent ~ Easter Seasons The next
Choir Rehearsal will be on Wednesday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Shannock Valley Ministerium
Lenten Service
The next service will be held at Pleasant Union Lutheran Church, 541 Little Rock Rd., Kittanning on Wednesday, April 12
at 7:00 p.m. Make sure to join us as Father Efren Ambre presents the message theme: Towel & Wash Basin (John 13:1-17) at this community service.
Holy Thursday Collection and Lenten Folders
These funds are dedicated each year to our parish’s efforts of outreach. They provide the means to assist those who turn to us for help with food, utilities, and many other needs. Lenten Folders may be placed in the basket found in the church entrance on Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
Holy Thursday Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament
Immediately following the Mass
of the Lord’s Supper there will be
Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament in the Eucharistic
Chapel until Night Prayer at
10:00 p.m. Please consider offering your time
as we journey with our Lord during this Holy Week.
Faith Formation Reminder
Faith Formation Classes, Grades K-12, will have a two week break as we celebrate Easter Sunday, April 16 and First Holy Eucharist on Sunday, April 23. Classes will
resume Sunday, April 30. Have a blessed and joyful Easter!
First Eucharist
Practice for children celebrating the Sacrament of First Eucharist will be held on Saturday, April 22, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. A pizza party will follow in St. Mary/St. Gabriel Hall.
Preparing Our Church for Easter
Help is needed in preparing our church for the celebration of Easter. We will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 15. Please contact Sandy Caresani at 724-783-7730 with any questions or for more information. All are welcome!
Blessing of Easter Baskets
The blessing of Easter baskets at St. Mary, Mother of God Parish will take place on Saturday, April 15 at 12 Noon. All are invited to take part in this wonderful tradition.
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 9, 2017
Sacred Heart – St. Mary Spring Clean-Up
The Sacred Heart and St. Mary Cemetery Committees are requesting that seasonal and old, weathered items and flowers be removed from gravesites before Friday, April 28, for the spring clean-up. After this date, all seasonal and weathered items and flowers will be removed and discarded at the discretion of cemetery committee members. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please note that because of the early publication deadline of this bulletin, the Offertory Collection report for the weekend of April 1 & 2 will be included in the next week’s bulletin.
The Knitting Group will meet on Monday, April 10, from
1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Room. Beginners and experienced individuals who knit and/or crochet are very welcome. For more information, please contact Mary Ellen at 724-354-4545.
Mother Mary's Table
Mother Mary's Table will be serving soup and fellowship on Monday, April 10, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
in St. Mary/St. Gabriel Hall. If you know of a homebound parishioner who would like to have soup delivered to them, please contact Janet Hellgren at 724-664-7866. All are welcome!
Make Sure to Visit Our
Newly Redesigned & Mobile Friendly Website
www.saintmaryyatesboro.org
St. Mary, Mother of God Parish News
Liturgical Minister Schedule - April 12-16, 2017 St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning
Date Altar Servers Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion Lector Cantor Greeters
Wed., April 12
7:00 p.m.
Emily Kuntz Frank Battaglia Helen Gispanski Dan Lorigan Megan
McLaffertry ______
Holy Thursday April 13
7:00 p.m.
Trista Bowser Brendan Boylan Josh Hiles Matt Hiles Emily Kuntz Christian Shuster Nolan Turco
Cheryl Brochetti Debbie Johnson Carol Toy Lee Walker
Dan Lorigan Choir Penny Ashley Helen Gispanski Ann Jones
Good Friday April 14
1:30 p.m.
Dylan Gaggini Andy Kamis Jon Kamis Emily Kuntz Ethan Swartz
Mary Mauger Corina Rizzo
N: Patty Swartzlaner V: Joe Kacprowski Jim Gaggini ______
Good Friday, April 14 Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m.………….Led by Father & Youth
Easter Sunday April 16
9:00 a.m.
Brendan Boylan Josh Hiles Matt Hiles Nolan Turco
Pete Benvenuti Guido Formaini Dan Lorigan Lina Milligan Ann Nemec Corina Rizzo
Ken Boylan Ensemble & JOY Choir
Frank Bowley Rose Freeman Roxane Jordan
Easter Sunday April 16
11:00 a.m.
Andy Kamis Jon Kamis Emily Kuntz Christian Shuster
Sabrina Dague Lacey Gogal Joe Kacprowski Mary Mauger
Amber Ritrosky Choir Connie Kane Art Kemp Loretta Kemp
St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, Yatesboro
Date Altar Servers Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion Lector Cantor Greeters
Holy Thursday April 13
7:00 p.m.
Nicholas Hill Lexi Zaczyk Glenn Spath Mason Bowser Chuck Skamai
Patty DiMaio (T) Mary Kay Palilla Jennie Fusaro Betty Rose Walker JoAnn Clopp
Rich Palilla ______ Don Gardner Helen Gardner
Good Friday April 14
12:30 p.m.
Sam Skamai Kyleigh Odosso Katie Perry
Kathy Chobody Betty Rose Walker Janet Hellgren Monica Zaczyk
______ Chuck Spence
Holy Saturday April 15
8:30 p.m.
Chucky Skamai Sam Skamai Joey Harkleroad Katie Perry Nicholas Hill
Rick Wranich (T) Brigid Beatty Bob Skamai Marlene Buffone Patty DiMaio
Leslie Wolfe Judi Berdell Donna Marken
______ ______
Easter Sunday April 16
11:00 a.m.
Kyleigh Odosso Natalee Sims Elliott Schaeffer
Kathy Chobody (T) Anna Skamai Vic Firment Kevin Foster Mary Ellen Wilkinson
Amy Foster ______ Ray Kaplon Sandy Kaplon
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 9, 2017
Your gift to this appeal will sustain the good works of the Church and our parishes. We need your help to reach our goal! Please prayerfully consider making your gift this week.
You may do so by mailing your pledge card directly to the Diocese of Greensburg by using the return envelope received, by dropping it off at the parish office, or by placing it in the offertory basket during the Holy Week liturgies or Easter. You also have a convenient option of making your pledge online at Donate.DioceseofGreensburg.org. Thank you for your generosity!
Prayerfully consider participating in this year’s Diocesan Lenten Appeal!
