212 STATION STREET BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017 · 6/3/2018  · Christ, his very life force. He becomes our “blood broth-er.” We drink what tastes like wine, but faith tells us is something

PARISH STAFF Very Rev. Dennis P. Yurochko, VJ, JCL, STL, Administrator [email protected] Rev. Joseph M. Freedy, Parochial Vicar [email protected] Deacon Brian M. Podobnik, Deacon [email protected] Mr. Anthony “Tony” Ferguson, Director of Evangelization [email protected] Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hand, Coordinator of Religious Education [email protected] Dr. Michael Mackey, Director of Music Ministries [email protected]

SCHEDULE OF LITURGIES

Saturday Evening: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

Daily (Mon.–Fri.): 12:00 noon

RECONCILIATION Saturday: 12:00 noon

BAPTISM: Held at 12:30 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month. Pre-Baptismal instruction required. Please notify the Rectory three months before the anticipated date of birth.

MARRIAGE: Weddings are held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Diocesan Regulation requires an approved pre-marriage preparation program. Bride and Groom must make arrangements for the wedding ceremony with one of the priests at least six months prior to the wedding date.

PRIESTHOOD OR RELIGIOUS LIFE: Please contact the Vocation Office at 412-928-5836.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN: Concerns or reports contact Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235.

RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and of Children (RCIC) are ongoing programs for those who wish to know more about the Catholic Church or are seeking membership in the Church. Please call the Rectory for more information.

PARISH CEMETERY: St. Agatha Cemetery is being managed by The Catholic Parish Cemeteries Association of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Regional Office. For all questions and inquires, please call 412-256-9370.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New parishioners are always welcome! Please visit the Rectory so we may welcome you and complete a Parish Census Form. Parish Census Forms are also available in the Vestibules of the Church and on our website.

BULLETIN DEADLINE: All information must be received by Monday at noon, in written form.

June 3, 2018

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT “Serving the growing Greater Bridgeville Area, Holy Child Roman Catholic Parish is a faith-filled family with a strong sense of community and a rich diverse heritage. With the grace we receive in the Sacraments, God calls and enables us as His Holy Children to be a “welcoming home for all who seek Him”. Following Jesus Christ, whom we receive in the Eucharist, we strive to serve, evangelize and build His kingdom on Earth, through prayer, education, social / outreach groups and the Liturgy.”

212 STATION STREET BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017

Parish Office: 412-221-5213 Fax: 412-257-2461 Extensions:

Fr. Dennis Yurochko…413 Fr. Joseph Freedy…..411 Tony Ferguson...415 Linda Grimes…..410 Lisa Klancher…...424

CCD: 412-221-6514 CCD Fax: 412-257-9742 Parish Email: [email protected] Parish Website: www.holychildrcparish.org

HOLY CHILD PARISH BRIDGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

God of the covenant, you give us your very self in the Body and Blood of your Son, Jesus. May our eating and drinking these gifts

help us live in ways that make a return to you for all the good you have done for us.

The Body and Blood of Christ: Faith has many important facets that are effective in our lives. Prayer and worship connect us to the God who created us and who daily gives us purpose and provides

for us. Times of community and fellowship unite us with our family in faith to realize that we are not alone on our journey of love with God. Outreach and charity put our faith into action so that we can be the hands and heart of Jesus in the world and provide for the needs of others. Yet, at the heart of our faith, its essential foundation, is the gift of God himself to his people, the Eucharist. The Eucharist is the memorial of God’s great act of love for us, the death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus. The Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Christ made truly present so that we might be nourished to do the work of God in the world. The Eucharist is the source of our life as people of faith and that to which we return all that we have received in thanksgiving to God.

Inspired by this Feast of Corpus Christi and as we journey On Mission for The Church Alive! may our love for the Eucharist increase so that our faith may remain strong in the midst of change. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.

Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession: Please join us this Sunday, June 3rd after the Noon Mass for the Procession of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament from St. Barbara Parish to Holy Child Parish. The procession will end with a period of adoration and benediction at Holy Child Church. Afterwards, everyone is invited outside for a light picnic lunch. A shuttle service will be provided for the return to St. Barbara Church.

St. Mary’s Cecil Community Blood Drive: Please be a donor and save a life on Saturday, June 9 from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM in St. Mary

Church Hall, 10 St. Mary’s Lane, Cecil, PA. All participating donors will receive a T-shirt (while supplies last). Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments recommended. To make an appointment, please call Kathy Popich at 412-221-8709.

Engaged Couples and soon-to-be Engaged Couples, join us for a ‘Joy-Filled Marriage’ a lively, insightful and resourceful weekend experience. You will gain the wisdom, receive the tools, and ignite the passion to help form a Thriving Marriage! Topics include: What are you saying ‘I do’ to?, Communication, Love Style, Resolving Conflict and Building Happiness. Upcoming June 22-24 Weekend Schedule: Friday, June 22 - Wine and Pizza Welcome Dinner from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at Adrian’s Pizza Restaurant, 4092 Gibsonia Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15440. Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24 - Purpose of Marriage, Life Skills and Sacramentality, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at St. Richard’s Parish Church Hall, 3841 Dickey Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044. To register for this weekend, please go to www.renewtheido.org. Scholarships are available. For any inquiry’s or any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Program Director, Ashley Dillon at [email protected] or at 412-563-3189 ext. 221.

Reflecting on the Word A mother asked me, “How can I explain the Body of Christ to my second grader? She thinks dinking blood is ‘yucky.’” I encouraged her to make clear that her daugh-ter would be drinking wine that we believe is the Blood of Christ, his very life force. He becomes our “blood broth-er.” We drink what tastes like wine, but faith tells us is something more. That seemed to help. Taking our sym-bols literally misses the point. Adapting Pope Francis’ words from Laudato Si’ can help: Rather than a problem to be solved, our liturgical symbols, like the world, are joyful mysteries to be contemplated with gladness and praise. Blood gives life and can harm life. Transfusions offer healing, yet blood can carry diseases that are harmful. Untested blood can pass them on. By sprinkling the peo-ple with the blood offered to God in sacrifice, Moses binds them to do what they promise: “All that the Lord has said we will heed and do.” By sharing the Passover cup with his disciples, saying, “This is my blood of the cove-nant,” Jesus binds them and us to his cleansing sacrifice, to become what we drink. Our “Amen” to the Blood of Christ unites us with Jesus from the inside out. He mingles his lifeblood with ours so that we can transfuse the world with the sacrifice that rec-onciles us with God and with each other. Our “Amen” also commits us to pouring out our lives in sacrificial love for others, just as eating the Body of Christ commits us to becoming broken in service. What a gift! What a chal-lenge! This drinking and eating is dangerous, for we promise to heed and do all that he taught and to cleanse ourselves of whatever keeps us from living Jesus com-pletely. We become his blood brothers and sisters, united with all God’s people. Contemplate this joyful mystery and live with gladness and praise by sharing this wonder-ful sacrament. Living the Word Scripture Reflections and Commentaries for Sun-days and Holy Days. Year B

St. Barbara Helping Hands

Upcoming Events / Meetings

First Wednesday of each month St. Barbara & Holy Child Parish Prayer Shawl Ministry meet at 1:00 PM in Holy Child Rectory Conference Room. For more information, contact Mary Jane Lon-go at 412-221-1087.

June 13—Vivienne’s Bologna Sandwich Project June 21—Monthly Meeting in Parish Hall at 6:30 PM For further information on any event, please contact Pam-ela Fantoni at 412-638-2306 or 412-276-3266 OR Karen Williams at 412-221-4101 or 412-915-3749.

Bridgeville Area Food Bank: During the May 19th distribution, 95 families were assisted which included 40 children, 72 adults and 60 of the elderly. The following list of suggested food items are the most needed and distributed at the food bank. Tuna, peanut

butter, jelly, canned fruit, evaporated milk, pork & beans, mac & cheese, cereal, tea bags and jello. As always, “pot luck” items and monetary donations are appreciated. Please place your food donations in the baskets at the main doors of the church. Thank you for your continuing generosity.

Festival of Praise for Vocations: Come to praise God for the four men to be ordained to the diaconate and pray for an increase in priestly vocations at the Festival of Praise for Vocations held on Thursday, June 21 at 7:00 PM at St. Paul Seminary. Bishop Zubik will preside over a holy hour and time of adoration. John Trabbic and his band will lead praise. There will also be opportunity for confession and a light recepti8on. For more information, contact Theresa Sullivan at [email protected] or 412-456-3123.

Breakfast with the Bishop: College and post college men, come to enjoy Breakfast with the Bishop on Saturday, June 23 at 7:30 AM in Synod Hall of St. Paul Cathedral. Breakfast will be served; Father Mike Ackerman will speak on how to discern your vocation; and Bishop Zubik will host a Q&A session. It all leads up to the outpouring of grace upon the Church to occur with the ordination of four men to the diaconate at 10:00 AM. No cost. Please email [email protected] to register.

Sunday Contributions For May 27, 2018: Due to early bulletin deadlines, all contribution totals for last week will be posted in the next bulletin. Thank you one and all for your continued generosity and support of our parish community.

A Family Perspective (by Bud Ozar): One gets the impression there was always a lot of sharing, discussion and learning during the many meals Jesus and the disciples ate together. How does this compare to the meals in your home? Today’s gospel challenges us to make our meals more than physical functions and more a time for sharing.

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST JUNE 3, 2018

Please remember in your pray-ers the sick, suffering, and housebound of our parish com-munity, in particular: Colette

Murray, Claudia Owsinski, Mary Ann Peters, Dr. Charles Gratz, Debra Malenka Varner, Freddy Caroth-ers, Ron Beck, Joseph Trombetta, Dan Rozell, Barbara Dunn, Diana Jordan Dubin, Pamela Lenart, Frank Barnes, Ben Nelson, Michael Shelleby, Trish Reese, Charlie Druzak, Ryan Estatico, Robert Perella, Elaine Matthews, Alice Davis, Laurie Denison, Diane Roach, Melanie Maksin, Julie Ross, Nancy Battista, Mary Lou Skalniak, Glynis Gilliand, Brayden Tilley, Bentley Dodge, Lois Misitis, Rachel Tome, Leo Pancari, Jr., Mary Ellen LoPinto, Mary Miklaucic, Norma Yorke, Olivia Longo-Martin, Emma O’Malley, John A. Pelusi, James Campbell, Jean Souza, Dan Karwowski, Tom Paholsky, Mark Kasper, Alice Regine, Mary Lloyd, Ka-ren Godwin, Jean Pelusi-Terpack, Robert J. Terpack, Mary Cook Fox, Kathryn Story, Peggy Helstern, Eve Minutello, Karen Roemer, Dorothy Paganini, Stepha-nie McKeel, Alexis Brown, Jeff Kollar, Zachary Fowler, Jessica Bookser, Jim Podobnik, Stephen Kretchun, Jean Lemesh, Pat Manzella, Paul Crile, Gary Lee, Ka-ren Hughes, Sydney Hawk, Roberta Brodie, Geoff Skundrich, Pastor Bruce Nordeen, Tracy Adams, Ja-net Maker, Kevin Willis, Lori Wright, Tammy Lechliter, Richard Sed, Glena Phillips, Mikey Lento, Isabella Yakos, Greg Wensell, Nick Hudacek, Madison Palivo-da, Chad Pruchnitzky, Patti Kaley, Marge & Karen Scurich, Wayne Isenberg, Mary Conn, Paul Donati, Destiny Otricelli, Melissa Sill, Lucy Guskey, Mary Doane, Pat Flannery, Dolly Grimes, Cheryl Palmer, Barbara Drexler, Chris Larson, Judith Capurso, Daw-son Wright, Virginia Davis, Margaret Chappel, Greg Katanick, Janice Priselac, Nancy Wanko, Karen Knepp, James Vokoun, Jerry Majcher, Heather Orient, Bethany Carder, Barbara Wood, David Kearns, Carey Fittipaldo, Theresa Connelly, Anne Wisbar, Mark Hilk-er, Norman Leonard, Jacob Winlow, Bob Sweeney, Susan Fischer, David Martin, Dino Trimble, Mariam Mollick, Bennett Huibregste, Steven Page, Jack McCallough, Lisa Cecere, Amanda Wyandt, Mark Mon-tagna, Joan Knock, Ted Krzywiecki, Robert Faulkner, and Mary Donnelly. May God strengthen them in the midst of their struggles and allow them to know that they are spiritually connected with Holy Child through our prayers and intercessions.

Please remember to call the Parish Office at 412-221-5213 to add or remove names from the prayer list. Thank you and God Bless!

Calendar of Events for Week of June 3, 2018: Sun., June 3: Corpus Christi Procession, after Noon

Mass at St. Barbara Church (see article) KofC Officer Mtg, 6:30 PM, KofC Business Mtg, 7 PM, Rectory Conference

Room Mon., June 4: Rosary, 11:30 AM, Church Pro-Life Group Mtg, 7 PM, Rectory Conference

Room Tue., June 5: Writing Group Mtg, 10 AM, St. Barbara Hall Rosary, 11:30 AM, Church St. Anthony Novena (No Mass), 7 PM, Church Scripture & Spirituality Reading Group, 7 PM,

Rectory Men’s Huddle, 7 PM, Rectory Wed., June 6: Rosary, 11:30 AM, Church Rosary, 6:30 PM, Church Eucharistic Adoration, 7-8 PM, Confessions

available, Church Thur., June 7: Rosary, 11:30 AM, Church Fri., June 8: Rosary, 11:30 AM, Church Divine Mercy Chaplet, after Noon Mass, Church Sat., June 9: Altar Server Training, 9 - 10 AM, St.

Barbara Church

Feeling anxious? Life a bit overwhelming? Come and Experience the Peace of Daily Mass:

St. Barbara - 7:00 AM & Holy Child - 12:00 Noon (M-F)

St. Mary, Cecil - 7:30 AM (M-S)

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

SONG OF GATHERING: “Gather the People” - Missal #302

Glory to God-Mass of Resurrection - Missal # 859

Responsorial Psalm: Led by Cantors

OFFERTORY HYMN: “Seed, Scattered and Sown” - Missal # 356

Holy, Holy—Mass of Resurrection—Missal # 862 Memorial Acclamation–Mass of Resurrection–Missal # 865

Great Amen—Mass of Resurrection—Missal # 866 Lamb of God – Mass of Resurrection—Missal # 867

COMMUNION HYMN: “O Sacrament Most Holy” - Missal # 334

SONG OF SENDING FORTH: “Canticle of the Sun” - Missal #426

Saturday, June 9, 2018—5:00 PM Mass:

Altar Servers: A. Shaffer Lector: G. Liebel EMEs (Host): L. Buzzatto, Two needed EMEs (Cup): R. Dobis, B. Fitzpatrick, C. & M. Zik

Sunday, June 10, 2018—8:00 AM Mass:

Altar Servers: N. Pruchnitzky Lector: B. Lyons EMEs (Host): Z. Herrmann, G. Kissinger, & 1 Needed EMEs (Cup): B. Bogdewiecz, P. Hiles, M. Schott, One Needed

11:00 AM Mass:

Altar Servers: G. Loeffler Lector: D. Loeffler EMEs (Host): M. E. Hand, B. Lucas, & E. Pandolfo EMEs (Cup): K. Hartnett, B. Speeler, T. Yunker, & One Needed

5:00 PM Mass:

Altar Servers: G. & T. Aquilina Lector: J. Maochi EMEs (Host): A. Guskey, M. A. Parente, & 1 Needed

EMEs = Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturday, June 2, 2018 5:00 PM † Estelle M. Delach, 9th Anniv, by Ross, Judy &

Family

Sunday, June 3, 2018 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

8:00 AM † Betty Vrabel, 6th Anniv, by Children 11:00 AM † Zora Africh, by Daughter, De 5:00 PM For the People of Holy Child Parish

Monday, June 4, 2018 12:00 PM † Alma Pastorelli, by Harasin Family

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Mem Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr

12:00 PM † John & Mary Luck, by John, Sis & Family 7:00 PM St. Anthony Novena (No Mass)

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 10:30 AM (Broadmore Assisted Living) † George A. Na-

hay, by Four Generations of Nahay Family 12:00 PM † Mary L. Fisher, by Husband & Family

Thursday, June 7, 2018 12:00 PM † Andy Guidos, Birthday, by Wife & Family

Friday, June 8, 2018 Sol. The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

10:00 AM (Washington Commons) † Janet Lorenzato, by Donna Herleman

12:00 PM † John Powell, by Family

Saturday, June 9, 2018 5:00 PM † Dorothy Janeda, Anniv, by John Janeda

Sunday, June 10, 2018 Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM † Carmella DeVandry, by Don & Diana Bozik 11:00 AM † Bim Lucas & Betsy Vater, Anniv, by Becky

Lucas 5:00 PM For the People of Holy Child Parish

Readings for the Week of June 3, 2018 Sunday: Ex 24:3-8/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 [13]/Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7/Ps 91:1-2, 14-15b, 15c-16 [cf. 2b]/Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18/Ps 90:2, 3-4, 10, 14 and 16 [1]/Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3. 6-12/Ps 123:1b-2ab, 2cdef [1b]/Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15/Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14 [4]/Mk 12:28-34 Friday: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [3]/Eph 3:8-12, 14-19/Jn 19:31-37 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8/Ps 71:8-9, 14-15ab, 16-17, 22 [cf. 15ab]/Lk 2:41-51 Next Sunday: Gn 3:9-15/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [7bc]/2 Cor 4:13--5:1/Mk 3:20-35