St. Patrick Roman Catholic Parish A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION MARCH 29, 2015
317 West Pike Street E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 724.745.6560 Canonsburg, PA 15317 Website: www.stpatrickparish.net Fax: 724.746.1112
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 7:30 am and 5:00 pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30 and 10:00 am, 12:00 noon & 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday: 7:00 am Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 8:30 am Wednesday: 9:00 am (Normal Schedule)
RECONCILIATION Saturday: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm and by request
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION First Tuesday of each month Exposition at 12:00 noon & Benediction at 6:30pm
COMMUNION CALLS Any homebound member or shut-in may receive Holy Communion in their home. A Eucharistic Minister, Deacon or Priest will visit.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION It is necessary to contact a priest 6 months before the date of marriage. Pre-marriage preparation is also required for the Sacrament of Marriage.
The Ladies of Charity Easter Flower Sale will be held after all Masses for Palm Sunday, March 28/29 in the cafeteria. The proceeds will help to purchase gifts for residents of area nursing homes and Easter Baskets for our parish shut-ins. The Ladies of Charity thank you in advance for your generous support.
RECONCILATION SERVICES There are still a number of upcoming opportunities to experience the healing power of God’s grace and forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Patrick and local parishes:
∗ Parish Reconciliation Services all held at 7:00 pm - March 30 - Immaculate Conception - April 1- St. Patrick Parish
HELP PREPARE YOUR CHURCH
Please consider coming to help decorate your church for Easter at 9:00 am on Saturday, April 4th. All are welcome!
HOME WITH CHRIST
Remember and welcome into your Kingdom O Lord, , and all those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. May they rest in Your peace.
BAPTISM PREPARATION First time parents should contact the parish office (ext. 11) well in advance of an expected Baptism, before birth when possible, to prepare for and to schedule both the Baptism and to register for Baptism Instruction. Baptisms during Mass are held the 1st Sunday of the month and Baptisms after Mass at 1:15 pm are typically held the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month. The next instruction will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 7:00 pm.
Will be listed in the Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 edition of the bulletin as this bulletin was sent to the publisher on Friday, March 20 due to their holiday schedule.
Parish Share Assessment for 2015
Assessment for 2015 .................................. $156,661.00 Amount paid to date ........................................ $3,599.00 Balance to be paid by January 2016 ................ $153,062.00
PALM SUNDAY PROCESSION
Blessing of Palms & procession will begin at 9:45 am in the church parking lot,
proceeding into the church for the 10:00 am Mass this Sunday.
Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mk 16:1-7 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22- 23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or (evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
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ST. PATRICK MASS INTENTIONS
Palm Sunday of The Passion of The Lord, March 29, 2015
Palm S Sat 5:00 PM Sun 7:30 AM *Sun 10 AM Sun Noon Sun 5:00 PM
Lector D Centore* A Solobay* D Martorano* A Dascenzo* C Miller*
Euch. Min. K McFetridge R Polansky J Gump C Law M Balestrieri
A Harton P Stabile B Sandy J Brandl T Diehl
D Affinito J Duval E LoGreco A Dascenzo J Dristas
G Illig A Healy C Smith C Bevec M Needed
R Illig P McQuiggan L Thompson T Geho
Altar Server M McGranahan A Boni K Crider L Brandl E Neiderer
M McFetridge Z Boni V Rosenwald E Lickert J Neiderer
B Illig C Flaherty K Brose E Nolder S Coury
Palm Sunday - March 29 5:00 (PM) Blanche Gregory and Jessie Huet by Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Gregory 7:30 For the People *10:00 Deceased Members of Scarcell Family by Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Felton * Begins in church parking lot at 9:45 am
12:00 Marie Taylor by Daughter, Jean Deep 5:00 (PM) Dec. Relatives of Fetcko & Griffin Families by Mr. & Mrs. Carl W. Fetcko
Monday of Holy Week, March 30 7:00 John Kotyuk by Marlys & Mark Kotyuk 11:30 (Hospital) Adolph Kern by Don Verholtz
Tuesday of Holy Week , March 31 7:00 Albina Yarkosky by Husband, Ervin, Andrea & Jim 8:30 Helen Pansino by Mr. & Mrs. Larry Pansino
Wednesday of Holy Week, March April 1 7:00 Ida Liberatore by Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Fleissner 9:00 Ann & Bill Richards & Scarcell Family by Son, Bill 2:00 (PM - Golden Living) Mary Falcione by Joe & Mary Ann Zupancic
Easter Vigil, Saturday - April 4 8:30 (PM) For the People
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of The Lord- April 5 7:30 Deceased Members of the Sisto & Chiaverini Families by Laura Spadaro 10:00 Samuel & Anthony Mirisciotti by Hosni Family 12:00 Joe Graziani by Family 5:00 (PM) NO EVENING MASS
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
*Narrator of the Passion; **Procession and blessing of palms begins in the parking lot at 9:45 am
Holy Thursday, April 2, 2015 Altar Server Practice - 4.2.15 at 5:00 pm
Good Friday, April 3, 2015 Altar Server Practice
4.3.15 at 10:00 am
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of The Lord, April 5, 2015 Altar Server Practice for Easter Vigil - 4.28.15 at 1:30 pm
Easter S Easter Vigil Sat 8:30 PM
Easter Sunday 7:30 AM
Easter Sunday Sun 10 AM
Easter Sunday Sun Noon
Lector C Miller J Cushma J O’Neill J Blythe
Euch. Min. D Cerenzia D Angelone J Morton T Kline
D Martorano B Herron M Morton L Thompson
G Illig M Dombrowski N Buttlar B O’Donnell
R Illig J Hofrichter E Bruno M Corwin
Altar Server M Corwin M Cushma D O’Neill J Gasper
S Corwin K Wozny J Felton K Ingold
C Phillips N Wozny E Frohnapfel P Corwin
B Illig
N Bell
D Centore
L Giancola
J Miller J Bruno T Diehl
Holy Thursday Thurs 6:30 PM
Lector N Tissot
Euch. Min. T Kline
D Martorano
T Geho
J Kusic
L Thompson
Altar Server S Drain
A Drain
M Costantino
R Cochenour
B McIntyre
Good Friday Fri 1:30 PM
Lector D Martorano
D Cerenzia
Altar Server K Adreon
K Sible
R Sible
M Cushma
J Felton
C Hyde
C Hyde
M Costantino
C Flaherty
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NO FAITH FORMATION (RELIGIOUS EDUCATION) CLASSES ON PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH AND EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5TH. FAITH FORMATION CLASSES WILL RESUME ON SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH.
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FOR 2015-2016 St. Patrick Parish Faith Formation registration of 2015-16 – preschool thru 8th grade is scheduled for:
SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH FROM 8:30 am TO 10:00 am IN THE SCHOOL HALLWAY.
Catholic children who are entering the Faith Formation Program for the FIRST TIME at St. Patrick Parish must register.
♦ Preschool children must be 4 years of age by October, 2015. ♦ Kindergarten children must be 5 years of age by October, 2015 ♦ A BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE is required at the time of
registration, if the child was not baptized at St. Patrick Parish
For additional information, please call Carol Serbak at the Faith Formation Office 724-745-3787.
If you have a few hours a week to share with the education of our children here at St. Patrick Parish, please help by volunteering to become a catechist, aide or hall monitor. Come join those who bring God’s Good News to the children each Sunday. For more information, please call Carol at the Faith Formation Office 724-745-3787.
The Prayer Blanket Ministry meets on Monday’s at 6:30 pm in the Center. We’re always looking for new faces and working hands. Blankets available for Men, Women and Children. For more information call Ginger at 412-759 2437 or Louise at 724-745-1597.
The next meeting of St Vincent de Paul Society members will be Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center. New members always welcome!
Youth Group meets on Sunday, 6:30-8:00 in the Teen Room. All students in grades 8-12 are welcome. Bring a friend!
Youth Group on March 29, 6:30-8:00: Palm Weaving. Bring the palm you received at Mass to Youth Group tonight.
Service: Do you need service hours for school, awards or scholarships?
* Church decorating on Saturday, April 4th 9:00 am.
Seven Churches Ride Holy Thursday, April 2, 2015 Join us for our traditional Holy Thursday pilgrimage to seven area churches. We will leave from the church parking lot immediately following the 6:30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper (approximately 8:00 pm) and return at midnight. Students and adults are welcome. The bus is free for students; permission forms are required. Adults should call/email Nicole to reserve a seat.
On March 8th, (Girl Scout Sunday) 4 Girl Scouts were presented with the I Live My Faith Emblem from Fr. Ward at St. Paul Cathedral.
♣Desiree Hancq, St. Patrick School ♣Jennifer Krizner, St. Patrick Parish ♣Jenna Lapaglia, St. Patrick Parish ♣Giavonni Lobello, St. Patrick Parish
They finished up their requirements with a tour of the Cathedral before they were presented their award. Congratulations!
Rev. Cathy Peternel will host a monthly dinner for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. The upcoming dinners will be held at 6:00 pm on the following dates at the McNary Conference Center - Canonsburg Hospital:
April 17, May 15, and June 12 Cost - $8.00
Reservations to be made no later than a week prior to the dinner and cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance or payment will still be expected.
To make reservations: please call (724) 745-6100, ext. 4118
YOUTH MINISTRY April 12, 19 & 26
8:30 to 9:45 am
FAITH
FORMATION
FAITH FORMATION HELP IS NEEDED I LIVE MY FAITH EMBLEMS
PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEETING
GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT DINNERS
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LADIES OF CHARITY will prepare the baskets for delivery to our shut-ins on Wednesday, April 1 beginning at 8:00 am in St. Patrick Center. The baskets can be picked up for delivery at 10:30 am.
SPECIAL THANKS TO ROSIE’S GLEEKA (215 Second Street, Canonsburg – 724.745.0726) for helping us with our Easter Bread for the baskets. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.
NEXT MEETING of the Ladies of Charity will be on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 pm in the Center.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #1651
Our monthly meetings will resume on Tuesday April 7th in the Cafeteria. Our meeting will begin at 6:00 pm followed by the education awards. Membership is open to Catholic lay and religious women, 18 years and older, who desire to participate in social and charitable activities. Please come and see who we are and what we do. For more information, call Laraine McGinnis at 724-263-2161 or Robin Krofcheck at 724-986-0694.
St. Patrick School is offering a
COMPUTER CLASS
“Email, Ipad, and Computer Instruction for St. Patrick Parishioners!”
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 6 Classes: April 14 & 21 Where: St. Patrick School Computer Lab (2nd Floor of School) Time: 6:30—7:45 p.m.
St. Patrick staff members, parents, and students will again be offering two evening classes for members of our Parish who are interested in acquiring more knowledge using the Internet, Email, Ipad, and other basic technology tools. There is NO COST. Enrollment is limited and is on a first come-first serve basis.
I want to learn about or need more skills/knowledge on the following: (Please check only ONE).
• Use of the Internet/Search Engines _____ • Use of an IPad (Must bring your own) _____ • Email/Software/Hardware _____ • Writing Documents in “Word” _____
Please Mail or Drop off this form in the St. Patrick School Office by April 6, 2015
The Kindergarten classes, St. Patrick School, have adopted Consulate Retirement Village of North Strabane as their Community Service Project. Consulate is in need of clean plastic grocery bags (Walmart, Giant Eagle, Shop n Save etc.) Their residents are making sleeping mats for the homeless. Please flatten your plastic bags
and send to the school: Classroom, KB, Room 107. (Not accepted: newspaper plastic bags, these are too small.)
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St. Pat’s Chat ~ Dr. Anthony F. Merante
Mrs. Lisa Killen
The St. Patrick School featured staff member this week is our newly hired office worker, Mrs. Lisa Killen. Lisa has been associated with St. Patrick School as a student when she went through the school, as a mom, and now as both a mom and an employee! With her 4 children, her husband, a dog, and a number of other animals her children raise, Lisa definitely has her hands full. Lisa graduated from OLSH high school and then Duquesne University. Her favorite vacation spots are Edinboro Lake and Rehoboth Beach. She said her favorite food is actually hot tea and her favorite book is from her childhood, Mosby, The Kennedy Center Cat. Though Lisa works “in” the office she also does a lot of work “outside” of the office for St. Patrick School. Lisa is highly gifted in her advertising and PR skills as she develops pamphlets, advertising brochures, and visits numerous places of business for the school to distribute a lot of the information. Thank you Mrs. Killen.
St. Patrick School Chuck E. Cheese Night!
On the evening of Friday, April 10, Chuck E. Cheese in Bridgeville (Chartiers Valley Shopping Center, 1035 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017) will be having St. Patrick School Night. Any parishioner or school family who goes in and says that they are there to support the school will receive 10 free tokens for their family. St. Patrick School will earn 15% of generated sales. Won’t you come out and support the school? Thank you.
Did you know that St. Patrick School has FULL DAY Kindergarten and offers before and after school care?
To enroll, your child must be 5 years old by September 1st, 2015. Please bring your child’s Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate and a copy of Immunizations when you come in to register for the 2015-16 School year. A registration fee will also be required. Stop by the School office anytime between 7:00-3:00 daily to pick up a packet of information, call 724-745-7977 if you have any questions, or visit our website at www/saintpatsschool.org.
All registered Kindergarten students will be screened on Friday, April 10th.
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
“We, the people of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Parish, with a strong tradition of sacramental life guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by the Eucharist & strengthened by God’s Word, commit ourselves to build strong families,
foster Christian values and support all persons on their spiritual journey.”
PARISH MINISTRIES & CONTACTS
Altar Server Ministry Training: Mr. Nick Galizia (724.746.1859)
Altar Society and Liturgical Maintenance Mrs. Betty Herron (724.941.2965)
Mrs. Laura Spadaro (724.745.4726)
Catholic Men's Club (Ushers) Mr. David E. Cushman (724.746.4253)
Christian Mothers and Guild Mrs. Ginger Loeffler (412.759.2437) [email protected]
Choirs (Adult, Children & Bell) Mrs. Lucy Hosni (724.745.6560, leave a message)
Coffee/Donuts and Bread Program Mrs. Natalie D. Tissot (724.942.7949)
Communion Calls Please call the parish office
Funeral Luncheons Mrs. Rena Patrick (724.745.3058)
Garden and Grounds Mr. Tony Loeffler (724.492.1563)
Knights of Columbus #3291 SK John Serbak, Jr. (724.263.0570)
Website: www.kofc3291.com
Ladies of Charity Ms. Dolores (Dee) Centore (724.338.2915) [email protected]
Ministries of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) Ms. Lizanne Boni (724.873.7326)
Parish Pastoral Council Facilitator, Mr. Joseph Kusic (724.745.5474)
Scribe, Ms. Cecilia Miller (724.873.1772) Members: Nancy Bell, Jerry Brandl, Deacon Joseph Cerenzia,
Diane Galanko, Michael Lickert, Ila Stabile, Paul Stabile
Prayer Blanket Ministry See Christian Mothers and Guild
Prayer Chain Please call the parish office
Respect Life Group Mrs. Joan Dristas (724.745.8393)
St. Vincent de Paul Society Please call the parish office
BULLETIN AND WEBPAGE SUBMISSIONS
Notices and pictures for the bulletin and parish webpage should be emailed to [email protected] or brought in to the rectory by 4:00 pm Friday, one week before publication. Please indicate the duration that you would like your item
to appear in the bulletin and kindly note that article submissions may be edited due to time and space constraints.
