THE PARTNER PARISHES OF Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe & Saint Mary, Mother of God Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg Pennsylvania Charitable Trusts SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE KITTANNING 101 W High Street Kittanning, PA 16201 724-548-7649 www.stmarykittanning.org OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm Friday 9 am - 12 Noon WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Weekday Mass Schedule CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays 9:00 am to 10:30 am St. Joseph & St. Mary Cemeteries Contact the parish office. KITTANNING STAFF Erika Dragunova Administrative Assistant [email protected]Sandy Ashley Director of Liturgy & Music [email protected]Joseph Kacprowski Facilities Manager [email protected]James Gaggini Coordinator of Faith Formation [email protected]Marilyn Brochetti Business Manager Sandy Carlson, Office Assistant Larry Bandura, Maintenance SAINT MARY, MOTHER OF GOD YATESBORO P.O. Box 327, 109 2nd Street Yatesboro, PA 16263 724-783-7191 www.saintmaryyatesboro.org OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3 pm WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Weekday Mass Schedule CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays 12 Noon to 1:30 pm Sacred Heart & St. Mary Cemeteries Contact the parish office. YATESBORO STAFF Betty Rose Walker Office Manager [email protected]Bonnie Frailey Coordinator of Faith Formation [email protected]Barbara Boltz Financial Secretary [email protected]Peggy Skamai Organist [email protected]Bob Skamai, Choir Director Sandy Caresani, Sacristan Tom Caresani, Maintenance PASTORAL STAFF The Reverend William J. Lechnar Pastor [email protected]The Reverend Victor S. Baguna Administrator pro tem [email protected]The Reverend Alan W. Grote Regional Chaplain for Northern Armstrong County SACRAMENTS OF Baptism, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick Please contact the parish office for more information. Seventh Sunday of Easter ~ May 24, 2020
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THE PARTNER PARISHES OF
Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe &
Saint Mary, Mother of God
Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg Pennsylvania Charitable Trusts
Kittanning Deceased Members of the Chemelli & Zanetti Families & George Harvey by Jean Chemelli
Yatesboro Rosie Rocco by Janie & Family
Sunday, May 24 Seventh Sunday of Easter
Joseph Boguslawski (Birthday Remembrance) by Victoria Boguslawski & Family
Kittanning & Yatesboro For All Living & Deceased Parishioners
Monday, May 25 Memorial Day
Kittanning Joanne Kane by Jayne, Jeanne & Bill
Yatesboro For All Deceased Buried at Our Partner Parish Cemeteries
Tuesday, May 26 Saint Philip Neri, Priest
Yatesboro John “Spy” Brochetti by Denny & Donna Marken
Wednesday, May 27 Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop
Kittanning Guido (Cob) Colo - Death Remembrance by Son, Jeff Colo & Family
Thursday, May 28 Easter Weekday
Yatesboro Ed Andryka (Birthday Remembrance) by Wife, Rose Marie
Friday, May 29 Easter Weekday
Kittanning Loretta Mundy by Pam Campbell
Saturday, May 30 Vigil
Kittanning Pete & Mary Zeolla Family by Kathryn & Dave Turner
Yatesboro Joseph & Anne Juliette by Ron Juliette
Sunday, May 31 Pentecost Sunday
Kittanning John Procious (Anniversary Remembrance) by Wife & Children
Yatesboro For All Living & Deceased Parishioners
Please remember in your prayers the
soul of Kittanning parishioner
Constance (Ebbitt) King as well as the
soul of Kyle Wojciechowski, grandson
of Henry & Kathy Rusin Wojciechowski
who passed away recently. May God grant them
eternal rest and peace.
The Sanctuary Candle in Kittanning is burning
this week in memory of Barbara Angelo (2 Year
Death Remembrance) by Husband, John Angelo
& Family.
The Tabernacle Candle in Yatesboro is burning
this week in memory of Anne & Joseph Juliette
by Ron Juliette.
Being real people of faith comes with a price. Have you ever been seen as unpopular, out of sync or peculiar because of your faith? Saint Peter tells us, “If you are insulted for the name of Christ, blessed are you.” If being a Christian comes easy for us, then we ought to rethink how we approach our faith. Developing habits of prayer, living in accord with the Gospel, setting time aside each week for the practice of our faith, seeing our relationship with Christ as the center and focus of our families all come with sacrifice. We are going to look differently than other folks and we ought to. We are going to find ourselves doing less of the things we are “supposed to do” and more of the things we know we “ought to do or want to do.” This often means resisting secular tides and putting our boats into different waters. If this is what helps us know the one true God, then so be it. It also brings us to eternal life.
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St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe & St. Mary, Mother of God Partner Parish News
Shannock Valley Food Pantry
Since our safety, mandates and guidelines still don’t permit the collection of food items at our church, to continue your support of the work done by the Shannock Valley Food Pantry, monetary donations may be submitted by mail.
Checks must be made payable to: Shannock Valley Food Pantry,
and may be mailed to: Ron Juliette, 316 Peoples Road, Dayton, PA 16222
The generous response by parishioners has been overwhelming. Thank you for your
continued support of our neighbors in need!
If you are aware of anyone needing assistance due to the coronavirus pandemic, please contact the Good Samaritan Ministry at 724-783-7191 or 724-783-7936.
Cemetery Care Collection To Benefit
St. Joseph & St. Mary Cemeteries
Please be generous to this special collection this
weekend which will help to pay for maintenance
and care of both of our St. Joseph and St. Mary
Cemeteries during the spring and summer months.
Please mail your Cemetery Offering envelope to the
Kittanning parish office or make your donation online.
Cemetery Care Collection to Benefit
Sacred Heart and Saint Mary Cemeteries
This weekend, the Semi-Annual Collection for Sacred Heart and Saint Mary Cemeteries will take place. Funds collected will be used for the care and maintenance of our parish cemeteries. Make checks
payable to Sacred Heart Cemetery or Saint Mary Ceme-tery. Please mail your Cemetery Offering envelope to the Yatesboro parish office or make your donation online.
CD of A, Court Patricia #998…. $1,307.50 K of C, Council #1011………….$1,307.50 Catholic Men’s Fellowship……..$1,307.50 St. Mary, Kittanning…………….$1,307.50
Our sincere congratulations to the following winners of our 2020 Cash Bash:
Drawing #1: Pam Kachur $550.00 Drawing #2: Enrico Agosti $150.00 Drawing #3: Sean Beck $250.00 Drawing #4: Joshua Kacprowski $150.00 Drawing #5: Bob & Sandy Ashley $200.00 Drawing #6: Peggy Recupero $200.00 Drawing #7: Debra Campbell $1,000.00 Drawing #8: Jo Ann Baum $200.00 Drawing #9: Bruce Fleeger $200.00 Drawing #10: Enrico Agosti $150.00 Drawing #11: Peter Kosko $250.00 Drawing #12: Darren Stolitza $150.00 Drawing #13: Larry Smith $550.00
May God bless everyone who contributed in any way to the success of this joint fundraiser!
2020 Cash Bash Thank You!
Thank you for your faithful stewardship to our parish cemeteries.
Memorial Day Prayer
All Powerful God, We honor today those men and women —
our sons and daughters, husbands and wives, fathers, brothers, sisters, mothers —
who have laid down their life for their country. Whether weary or emboldened, quiet or defiant,
vulnerable or ready when You called them home, their sacrifice is too humbling for words
except these uttered in prayer. Loving Lord, bless them forever in Your eternal peace…
Cherish their spirit, honor their commitment, send them our love,
and we will never forget the service that they gave.
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St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe & St. Mary, Mother of God Partner Parish News
Our parishes are grateful for your continued support of the offertory by mail and
online giving at this critical time!
2020 DIOCESAN LENTEN APPEAL
IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO MAKE YOUR DLA PLEDGE!
Please take a few moments to complete your pledge card you have received in the mail and mail it
back with your gift or make your pledge online at www.DioceseofGreensburg.org/GROW.
Parish Goal: $58,076.00 Diocesan Goal: $44,076.00 Total Pledged: $43,838.00 Percentage of Parish Goal: 75% Number of Pledges: 164 Parishioner Participation: 26%
We are only $238 away from reaching
our diocesan goal!
Please help us by your pledge!
St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Kittanning
Parish Goal: $32,259.00 Diocesan Goal: $20,259.00 Total Pledged: $28,860.00 Percentage of Parish Goal: 89% Number of Pledges: 101 Parishioner Participation: 32%
We are only $3,399 away from reaching
our parish goal!
Please help us by your pledge!
St. Mary, Mother of God, Yatesboro
Every single pledge counts and gets us closer to our goals.
Thank you for your participation!
The Accent On-Air premieres May 24
on WTAE-TV
The staff of The Catholic Accent goes on-air for a new half-hour special on Sunday, May 24, at 11:30 a.m. on WTAE-TV. The TV show features a one-on-one interview with Father Dan Mahoney, pastor of Holy Family Parish, Latrobe, who is celebrating 50 years as a priest and his recovery from COVID-19. Bishop Malesic outlines the diocese’s plans to recommence in-person worship. And Pittsburgh radio star Melanie Taylor, 100.7 Star FM, talks about turning pain into purpose after the sudden loss of her father, a loyal parishioner at The Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Monessen. Unable to see the show May 24? It will be broadcast again on Sunday, June 7, at 11:30 a.m. on WTAE. “The Accent On-Air” is always on at TheAccentOnline.org.
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Temporary Schedule for Private Prayer and for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Effective May 18, 2020
Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning
Private Prayer: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Space for private prayer will only be available in the Narthex (Main Entrance) and Cry Room of the Church.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Cry Room): Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Please note that the main body of the Church will not be open for private prayer because that would require that the entire Church be sanitized thoroughly after each period of private prayer.
Saint Mary, Mother of God Parish, Yatesboro
Private Prayer: Tuesdays, Thursdays: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Space for private prayer will only be available in the Eucharistic Chapel with access only from the out-side garden entrance.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Outside the front entrance of the Church under the canopy): Saturdays: 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM
Please note that the main body of the Church will not be open for private prayer because that would require that the entire Church be sanitized thoroughly after each period of private prayer.
THE PARTNER PARISHES OF
Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Kittanning
&
Saint Mary, Mother of God Yatesboro Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg
As part of the second wave in the process of returning to the public
celebration of the Holy Mass, the Diocese of Greensburg has issued Guidelines
for Recommencing In-Person Worship. Each parish is responsible for deciding
how to implement these guidelines based on their staffing, facility, and capacity
to maintain a safe and secure environment. We are currently in the process
of developing separate implementation plans for St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and
St. Mary, Mother of God Parish. We ask for your patience and understanding during these days
ahead. The information will be communicated with you very soon.
To parishioners in the Diocese of Greensburg:
For the foreseeable future, all people will remain dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays.
Those who feel vulnerable because of their age or health are encouraged to stay home, while those who are sick should not attend public worship. Streaming Masses will continue.
Here are some additional guidelines:
In accordance with CDC guidelines, all high-touch areas must be sanitized.
People must wear a mask and must be seated at least in every other pew to ensure adherence to social distancing guidelines of six feet, which equates to approximately 25% capacity inside the church. Members of the same household, however, may sit together.
Ministers functioning within the liturgy are not required to wear masks in the Sanctuary, as long as the six foot social distancing guidelines are followed. However, when distributing Holy Communion, all ministers must wear a mask.
All communicants will be encouraged to receive the Sacred Host in the hand. A bottle of hand sanitizer should be placed on a table beside the minister of Holy Communion who must make use of it when any contact is made giving Holy Communion, or when requested by the one receiving Holy Commu-nion.
A priest who is vulnerable because of his age or health is permitted to delegate to someone else the function of distributing Holy Communion.
The chalice of the Precious Blood will not be offered to the congregation.
The Sign of Peace at this time will not include a handshake, instead we will turn to the person next to us and offer a reverential bow.
Guidelines for Recommencing In-Person WorshipMasses permitted to begin on June 1
Holy water and baptismal fonts must be drained. Collection baskets may never be passed among the congregation and instead must be placed in a stationary and suitable location. Removal of Bibles, hymnals and missalettes is required, however non-reusable worship aids are allowed and projection is en-couraged.
Musicians are advised to limit music and singing, and no choirs are permitted.
Clergy should be mindful of the length of liturgies. This would include consideration given to homilies, announcements, etc.
At the discretion of the pastor, Masses are permitted in social halls, other large spaces and outdoors, including parking lots.
Parishes may modify their Mass schedule to accommodate proper sanitization requirements.
Additionally:
The permitted number in attendance at weddings and funeral Masses is the same as above so long as proper sanitization can be assured both before and
after the liturgy. Baptisms are also the same as above but should be done outside of Mass.
Pastoral care to the critically ill must continue. For others, such as routine visits to the homebound,
clergy and ministers of Communion are encouraged to stay in contact by telephone and other means instead of placing those people at risk.
Confirmations and First Com-munions can recommence in July and should be divided into smaller groups if necessary. Receptions into the Church for RCIA can recom-mence immediately at the pastor’s discretion. Special consideration will be given to families who would like to delay sacramental celebra-tions until a later date.
Meetings of parish organizations may recommence with a limit of 25 people and with social distancing and use of masks as long as the parish has the resources to clean and sanitize afterward.
Parish “take-out” fundraisers will be allowed to recommence this summer pending completion of a safety certification webinar by a
parish representative in June. Volunteer workers are limited to 25 total in any given space and with social distancing and use of masks.
“We might find that other practices need to be altered as well as we learn to live in this ‘new
normal’ for the time being. I, our clergy
and staff need to help parishioners understand
these changes and remind them that we must always proceed
with caution, empathy,
understanding and faith.”
-Bishop Edward C. Malesic
Sunday, May 24, 2020SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTERRight where you belongWe each have a need to belong that doesn’t start with theplayground or end with the work shift. Psychologist AbrahamMaslow categorized the need to belong as number three on ahierarchy of essentials: right behind physical needs (food,clothing, and shelter) and safety. Catalog the people who areessential to your happiness and the social groups that include youas a member. Then consider this: God has chosen you to be oneof God's people. And Jesus counts you as one who belongsespecially to him.
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 1:12-14; 1 Peter 4:13-16; John 17:1-11a(59). “They belonged to you, and you gave them to me.”
Monday, May 25, 2020MEMORIAL OF GREGORY VII, POPECherish your freedomsPope Gregory VII fought hard for the separation of church andstate because he lived in a time (11th century) when the churchwas subject to civil authorities, and abuses of power wererampant. In the face of enormous opposition, this great reformerextricated the church from the control of external rulers andstrengthened the unity of the whole church under the centrality ofthe papacy. On this Memorial Day, remember that religiousfreedom is one of the founding principles of our country, worthyof the sacrifice of many. And one that our faith demands that werespect for all.
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 19:1-8; John 16:29-33 (297). “In the worldyou will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered theworld.”
Tuesday, May 26, 2020MEMORIAL OF PHILIP NERI, PRIESTGod providesIt’s fitting Philip Neri was canonized in 1622 with Ignatius ofLoyola, Francis Xavier, and Teresa of Ávila. Ignatius was afriend, Francis was an influence, and Philip took to heart Teresa’squip: “From . . . sour-faced saints, good Lord, deliver us!” Theaffable Philip won over so many different kinds of people forChrist in 1500s Rome—using humor, humbleness, and holiness—that he’s called, with Peter and Paul, an apostle of Rome. “Castyourself into the arms of God,” he said, “and be very sure that ifhe wants anything of you, he will fit you for the work and giveyou strength.” That is comforting at a time when many of us feelstretched to the limit.
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 20:17-27; John 17:1-11a (298). “I revealedyour name to those whom you gave me.”
Wednesday, May 27, 2020MEMORIAL OF AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY, BISHOPLook for God in unexpected placesLest Saint Augustine of Canterbury be confused with SaintAugustine of Hippo: the two are not the same. Augustine ofHippo was a fourth-century doctor of the church. Augustine ofCanterbury was a sixth-century Benedictine missionary sent byPope Gregory the Great to Christianize the British Isles. He isknown as the "Apostle to the English," and his legacy includes anapproach to evangelization and conversion that shows a respectfor indigenous practices. Rather than condemning, he consecrated
and incorporated popular Anglo-Saxon rites into Christianity.What practices from popular culture today might we consecrateinto contemporary Christian practice?
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 20:28-38; John 17:11b-19 (299). “As yousent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.”
Thursday, May 28, 2020EASTER WEEKDAYCelebrate our finest giftsShavuot, or the Feast of Weeks, which our Jewish friends observetoday, has a connection to the Catholic Solemnity of Pentecost.Just as Pentecost this Sunday comes seven weeks after Easter,Shavuot is celebrated seven weeks after Passover. In the biblicalera, important dates for planting and harvesting were marked byreligious holidays. Shavuot celebrated the wheat harvest sevenweeks after Passover. Christians thank God for the abundant giftof the Holy Spirit.
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; John 17:20-26 (300). “Ipray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in methrough their word.”
Friday, May 29, 2020EASTER WEEKDAYKeeping the peaceIn 1972, Pope Saint Paul VI declared, “If you want peace, workfor justice.” Today we observe the International Day of UnitedNations Peacekeepers. The U.N. deploys peacekeepers aroundthe world to provide "a unique and dynamic instrument . . . tohelp countries torn by conflict to create the conditions for lastingpeace.” The work of Catholic social justice organizations likeCatholic Relief Services, Catholic Worker, and Cross CatholicOutreach go a step further by “tending the sheep” of the poor, theoppressed, the refugee, the dispossessed. Do your part today tosupport the social outreach of your church.
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 25:13b-21; John 21:15-19 (301). “Tend mysheep.”
Saturday, May 30, 2020EASTER WEEKDAYJust do it!Some argue that “believing the right things” is enough of aresponse to the call to discipleship. But Jesus emphasized doing.Orthopraxy (right practice) goes hand in hand with orthodoxy(right belief). In this time of global suffering, our faith response isrequired. It flows out of our faith assent, but we can’t stop withprofessions of faith. Take your faith out to meet the greatneed you find around you today.
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; John 21: 20-25 (302).“There are also many other things that Jesus did, but if these wereto be described individually, I do not think the whole world wouldcontain the books that would be written.”
