Pentecost Sunday 9, 2019.pdf · textbooks, tires, console televisions, stereos, computer equipment (except laptops or flat screens), monitors, cabinet sewing machines, or anything

PARISH INFORMATION

Liturgical Schedule Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday,

Friday at 8:00AM Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:30PM &

Sunday 9:00AM Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 3:00PM Baptisms and Weddings

by arrangement Adoration & Benediction

Second Friday of the Month 8:30AM-12:30PM

Baptisms and Weddings are pre-arranged and require

Sacramental Preparation. For Baptisms please contact the Office as soon as possible. With Weddings please allow at least 6 months lead time for preparation meetings and time to

gather & coordinate your paperwork. Call the office before setting your date.

Parish Directory Office: 724-834-6880

Fax: 724-834-1492 SVDP Help Line: 724-420-3279

Aquinas Academy: 724-834-7940

Parish Staff Reverend Lawrence Manchas, Pastor Reverend James Morley, Parochial Vicar Sue Craig, Coordinator of Faith Formation Bob Stauffer, Director of Maintenance Glenn Buzzard, Director of Music James Mosser, Office Manager Ginny Buzzard, Business Manager Tony Concannon, Website Administrator

SAINT PAUL PARISH 820 Carbon Road, Greensburg, PA 15601

Website: pbcatholic.org A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

Safe Environments: As a Roman Catholic Community we want to have environments where everyone is safe from abuse. Priests, staff & volunteers (who have regular contact with even 1 minor child) are required to have Clearances and Virtus Training. We are also required to report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior. If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child by anyone, please contact PA Childline immediately at 1-800-932-0313. If the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer you are also requested to contact the Bishop’s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct after you have called the Childline number and made the report. The Bishop’s Delegate may be reached at 724-837-0901, Ext. 1221. Your actions help keep our envi-ronments safe.

Pentecost Sunday

June 8-9, 2019

PARISH WEEKLY CALENDAR

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 PENTECOST SUNDAY (day 5, St. Anthony Novena)

MONDAY, JUNE 10 (day 6, St. Anthony Novena) 8:45AM Rosary after Mass 6:45PM Cub Scouts 6:45PM Magnificat Meeting Trash & Treasure Collection begins today

Tuesday, June 11 (day 7, St. Anthony Novena)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 (day 8, St. Anthony Novena & distribution of Bread after Mass) 10:00AM Catholic Schoolhouse 12:15PM Midday Rosary 6:30PM Disciples of Divine Mercy 7:00PM Boy Scouts

THURSDAY, JUNE 13 (day 9, St. Anthony Novena, last day) 6:00PM Unbound Prayer Group 7:00PM Sisters in Faith

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 8:40AM Adoration & Benediction 7:00PM Second Fridays Gathering

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 7:00AM Men’s Group at Panera-Greengate 3:00PM Sacrament of Reconciliation

SUNDAY, JUNE 16 FEAST OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY FATHER’S DAY

The Prayer Chain is ac vated every Tuesday evening. If you know someone needing the prayer chain, or if you

would like to volunteer your me on the chain, please call

either of the leaders listed below:

Philomena Lillie 724-832-8521 or Audrey & Mike Lucotch

724-834-2113.

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Readings & Reflections

TODAY’S READINGS FIRST READING: Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apostles begin to speak in tongues (Acts 2:1-11). PSALM: Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth (Psalm 104). SECOND READING: In one Spirit we are baptized into one body (1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13) or Romans 8:8-17. GOSPEL: Jesus Christ appears to the disciples and sends them on their mission (John 20:19-23) or John 14:15-16, 23b-26. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International

READINGS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; Ps 87:1-3, 5-7; Jn 19:25-34 TUESDAY: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 119:129-133, 135; Mt 5:13-16 WEDNESDAY: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5-9; Mt 5:17-19 THURSDAY: 2 Cor 3:15-4:1, 3-6; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 5:20-26 FRIDAY: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 116:10-11, 15-18; Mt 5:27-32 SATURDAY: 2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Mt 5:33-37 SUNDAY: Prv 8:22-31; Ps 8:4-9; Rom 5:1-5; Jn 16:12-15

REFLECTION: RECONCILED DIVERSITY... A few years ago, during Rome’s quiet summer, Pope Francis took a day off to visit privately with some old friends, whose identity took Catholic Italy by surprise: Evangelical Protestants. They welcomed Francis to their Pentecostal Church of Reconciliation, where Francis asked pardon for Catholic persecutions and celebrated the Holy Spirit’s “Pentecostal work.” Unlike Satan, declared Francis, who creates division among God’s children, the Holy Spirit creates a diversity rich and beautiful. And unity; not uniformity, Francis specified, but unity in diversity. Francis named the Spirit’s gift “reconciled diversity.” Pentecost’s rich treasury of scriptural read-ings, for Saturday’s vigil and Sunday’s morning liturgy, traces the Holy Spirit’s work from creation’s beginning, through Jesus’ resurrection, into the church’s earliest days, now into our days. Kindled in our hearts, the Spirit’s gentle fire is ours to share generously, even with those most strikingly different from us. All hearts are Spirit-warmed by reconciled diversity. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

MASS

Altar Servers

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Lectors

SATURDAY 4:30PM JUNE 15

Xavier Miller Natalie Schaer

John Henry, Walt Moore, Matt & Lisa Crowe, Sharon DeVito, Mark & Joan Ulishney

Matt Lucotch

SUNDAY 9:00AM JUNE 16

Emma Anderson Tony Oblak

Sue Craig, Catlyn & Luke Ream, Margaret Androkites, Karen Galvin, Jerry Hanley, Rudy Oblak

Carol Whalen

Liturgical Ministers’ Schedule

COME TO US, SPIRIT OF HOLINESS Holy Spirit, you banish fear from our hearts; you bear witness in us that we are children of God; we pray to you: Remove from our hearts the spirit of slaves; place in us the spirit of adopted children to make us cry out, “Abba, Father!”

—From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright © 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. Published by World Library Publications. p. 184

SERVANTS OF DIVINE MERCY To arrange for ministers to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for the Terminally Ill & Dying, please contact Karen at 724-600-5007or by email at [email protected].

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TRASH ‘N TREASURE The Trash ‘n Treasure Committee reminds parishioners to keep in mind this year’s event as you do your spring cleaning. We do not accept clothing, baby car seats, extra-large exercise equipment, encyclopedias, college textbooks, tires, console televisions, stereos, computer equipment (except laptops or flat screens), monitors, cabinet sewing machines, or anything with Freon. Christmas trees will be accepted. This year’s sale will take place July 18-21 with a “$5 Bag Sale” on July 22. The first day on which donations will be accepted is Mon-day, June 10, from 8am–1pm in the Parish Hall. Items may also be dropped off on Monday evenings from 6-8 pm

starting June 10. Donations are not being accepted on Fridays. Volunteers will be needed Monday-Thursday from 8am-1pm (starting June 10) until Trash ‘n Treasure week-end. Men, we especially need your strength and expertise; please consider donating some time! Mark your calendar now and see if you can donate some of your time and talent in organizing for this event. Continue to watch the bulletin and flyers for other ways in which you may be able to help!

Collection & Financial

COLLECTION DATE

WEEKLY BUDGET

WEEKLY OFFERING

WEEKLY +/-

ANNUAL +/-

ENVELOPES USED

2ND COLLECTION

June 2, 2019 $9,150.00 $9,163.00 $13.00 -$46,705.00 257 NA

MASS INTENTIONS & ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS Saturday, June 8 4:30PM †Giallonardo & Mann Family (Rocco Giallonardo)

Sunday, June 9 9:00AM †Robert Hiiva (Jim & Dolores Schell))

Monday, June 10 8:00AM †Jean Kline (William Kline, husband)

Wednesday, June 12 8:00AM †Dolores Kepchia (Family)

Friday, June 14 8:00AM †John & Helen Leechalk (John Leechalk)

Saturday, June 15 4:30PM †James & Minnie Marnell (Trish Ann & Rusty Fiore)

Sunday, June 16 9:00AM †George Palko, Orlando Moschetti, (Ottavia Palko & Family) M/M Antonio Mondi

Today’s Altar Flowers are in Memory of Max & Mary Kristan, given by Lance, Tom, Elaine & Pete Kristan.

2019 Diocesan Lenten Appeal “Open Your Heart to Hope”

Saint Paul Parish Diocesan Goal: $59,501 Saint Paul Parish Goal: $80,000 91% of Parish goal reached: $72,840

273 families responded (33%) Thank you to all who have already pledged. If you have

not already pledged please consider a gift. Thank you!

DLA UPDATE: We are proud to announce that our church met its Diocesan goal ($59,501) for the 2019 Diocesan Len-ten Appeal -- the “Open Your Heart to Hope” campaign. Your support will truly help so many in need in our diocesan com-munities. Saint Paul Parish will now be able to use upcoming donations for our own church’s needs, and we are 91% of the way towards our $80,000 goal. Thanks to all who contribut-ed so far, and we ask for continued generosity to those who are yet to respond.

Q: What do you call a sleepwalking nun? A: Roamin' Catholic! Q: What do you call a Catholic service that is very, very important? A: Critical Mass

Q: Why did the priest giggle? A: Mass hysteria!

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APPRECIATION PICNIC FOR FUNERAL HELPERS, JUNE 25-6:00PM Pantalone Funeral Home is sponsoring an Appreciation Picnic for people (and their families) who provide comfort and service at the Funeral Mass-es. This includes, but is not limited to Priests, Altar Servers, Choir, Instrumentalists, Lectors, Cantors, Greeters, those helping with Meals after-wards and office staff. Bring a covered dish & Pantalone Funeral Home will provide the rest... Hot Dogs & Burgers drinks and dessert. If you plan to attend call and let us know. Musicians should call Barb Bosnich, all others should call Jim in the Parish Office, if you have not done that yet.. Please call by June 18th to save your seat(s) at the table.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION WORKSHOPS AROUND THE DIOCESE All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion in the diocese are invited to join Msgr. Michael Begolly for an evening of reflection and training about the ministry of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. The three workshops, “Celebrate with Joy: Sharing the gift we receive,” will be held June 10 at 7PM at Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent; June 12 at 7 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, Latrobe; and June 13 at 7PM at St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Kittanning. The workshop is free and sponsored by the Diocesan Office for Worship. No reservations needed.

QUO VADIS DAYS VOCATIONS CAMP FOR MEN GRADES 9-12 SET FOR JULY 20-24 Attention all Catholic young men entering grades 9-12! Do you know where your life is going? The Lord Jesus has a great plan for you! You are invited to the Quo Vadis Days Camp to spend time with other young men your age looking at the Lord’s call in your life while having fun. QVD is led by priests and seminarians of the Dioceses of Greensburg and Erie and is supported by the Diocesan Office for Priestly Vocations. Quo Vadis Days will be held July 21-24 at St. Philip Catholic Church and Retreat Center, Linesville, Pa. Please visit gbgvocations.org for more information and registration.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS TO HOLD YOUTH MINI-CAMP JUNE 20 AT GCC The Pittsburgh Steelers will host a youth football mini-camp at Greensburg Central Catholic June 20 from 10AM -12:30PM. Co-sponsored by the Westmoreland Saints, the non-contact camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-14 and will feature six drill stations. The cost is $60 and includes a T-shirt, water bottle and more. For information, go to steelers.com/youthfootballcamp. Click on REGISTER NOW, click on “2019 Youth Mini-Camps” at the top of the page, then go to the “Greensburg (Central Catholic)” link to register.

GRADUATION MASS 2019 Seven graduating High School Seniors were able to attend the Graduation Mass on Sunday June 2, 2019. They shared with us their plans for their next steps in life: Jared Brean graduates from Hempfield Area High School and will enter the Nurs-ing Program at Westmoreland County Community College; Brian Gralluzzo gradu-ates from Hempfield Area High School and will pursue a degree in English at Seton Hill University; Maggie Oblak, also graduating from Hempfield will pursue a degree in International Business at the Catholic University of America; Ryan Schaer grad-uates Hempfield High School and will pursue a degree in Criminal Justice at Univer-sity of Pittsburgh at Greensburg; Sam Shaffer graduating Hempfield, too, will at-tend Westmoreland Community College for General Studies; Matthew Ulishney graduates from Serra Catholic High School and will pursue a degree in Mathemat-ics from Wooster University; Anna Vitale graduates Greensburg Central Catholic High School first in her class, she will pursue a degree in Finance and International Business. Congratulations to you all!!!!!!

As you move ahead with studies and “Adulting” you will find other place to worship and attend Mass, but always remember that you are part of us here at St. Paul Parish, and you are welcome at any time to come home to your church in Greensburg.

SAINT ANTHONY BREAD... TALE OF 2 BLESSINGS St. Anthony's Bread is an expression of devotion reminding us of St. Anthony's love and aid to the poor when he was alive. The tradition dates back to the 13th century, stemming from a story when a young child fell into a barrel of water and drowned. The mother begged St. Anthony to help, promising to donate grain the weight of her child to the poor if her daughter was restored. The child arose as if asleep, and this began giving alms to the poor for favors in St. Anthony's intercession. In some places the term "St. Anthony's Bread" refers merely to alms and there is no actu-al bread exchanged, but money given to the poor will help them buy food.

The actual name of "St. Anthony's Bread" came from a French woman named Louise Bouffier in 1890, who promised loaves of bread for the poor when St. Anthony helped her with opening the broken lock of her small linen shop. After his help, her shop was the basis of St. Anthony's Bread.

We are now in the midst of the St. Anthony Novena which concludes on his feast day, June 13th. Since we will not have Mass here that day, the Novena will have to be closed at home. On June 12th, the Jioio family will provide loaves of bread that Father will bless and send home with us, after the 8:00AM Mass, reminding us of St. Anthony’s blessings and favor to the poor. St. Anthony of Padua is the patron saint for the original chapel from which our current parish blossomed. We continue to honor him through this novena.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we praise you and give you glory for the gift of bread, fruit of the earth, work of human hands and source of our daily nourish-ment. Bless + this bread in honor of St. Anthony. Teach us to share all your gifts with the poor, the forsaken and the hungry. All praise be to you through Jesus Christ, our Savior, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. R. Amen.

Events to Remember

JUNE 9: FAMILYFEST... SAVE THE DATE. FamilyFest, a day of fun, food, music and worship at the Christ Our Shepherd Center. It begins at 11AM with an outdoor Mass with Bishop Malesic. The day will include parish food vendors, a children’s tent, teen café, bounce house, balloon artist, face painting, a rock painting extravaganza and more. Indoor bingo is at 2PM. Free parking and admission. Go to FamilyFestGreensburg.org for updated information and to register.

JUNE 9: MARRIAGE SPONSOR COUPLE TRAINING. Marriage sponsor couple training will be held at the diocesan Pastoral Center, Greensburg, May 26 and June 9 from 1-4:15PM with a light lunch provided. Couples are to bring their own copy of “For Better and For Ever,” which can be obtained through your parish office. To register for training or for more information, contact Richard and Leeanna Ryba at 724-337-8372 or [email protected]. Leave name, address and contact information.

JUNE 10: TRASH & TREASURE COLLECTION BEGINS TODAY 8:00AM. See June 2019 Calendar for additional dates & times. Watch the bulletin for ways to help.

JUNE 14-16: FESTIVAL AT ST. BRUNO PARISH, SOUTH GREENSBURG. The Saint Bruno Festival will be held on June 14, 15 and 16. The event will be held from 5PM to 10PM on Friday and Saturday and from 5PM to 9PM on Sunday. A Car Cruise will be held Friday evening. Entertainment, Children's Games, Air-Conditioned Bingo, Games of Chance, A Basket Booth, A Gift Card Booth and many more areas of fun and food. Mark the date and plan to attend. Our partner parish always arranges for a variety of Family Friendly activities and good food too! As you make plans to attend please remember that Mass at St. Bruno on Saturday, June 15 is at 4 p.m. due to the Festival activities.

JUNE 17-21: ST. FLORIAN VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FOR SENIOR AGE 50+. Theme is Sacraments: Stepping Stones to Heaven. Call 724-423-5087 to register.

JUNE 18: CATHOLIC YOUTH DAY AT CEDAR POINT. Parish youth currently in grades 5-12 are invited to join the Diocese of Greensburg on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, for a trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park in Ohio. The cost is $90 and includes park admission, bus transportation, lunch, an all-day drink wristband and a catered dinner in the park. All adults 18 and over must have appropriate clearances. Registration deadline is June 16 or when the buses are filled. All youth registrants must have an adult chaperone as part of their group. To register contact the parish office or visit www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/CedarPoint.

JUNE 19: BLOOD DRIVE AT ST. MARTIN, NEW DERRY. Blood Drive will be at the Church Hall, New Derry on Wednesday, June 19, 1:30 to 7:00PM. Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Derry to schedule an appointment.

JUNE 23: CAR CRUISE AT ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, North Huntingdon, will host its annual “Cruisades” car cruise for cars, trucks and motorcycles June 23 from 1:30-4:30PM in the back parking lot at the parish. Registration is $8 before June 14, $10 day of event. . Information: www.seasnh.org or 412-638-4296.

JUNE 24-28: ST. FLORIAN VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FOR SENIOR AGE PRESCHOOL 4 THRU GRADE 6. Theme is Sacraments: Stepping Stones to Heaven. Call 724-423-5087 to register.

JULY 18-21: TRASH & TREASURE AT ST. PAUL. Mark your calendar and plan to attend the biggest re-sale event in the area. Find your treasures among the donated items and support the church at the same time. Watch the Bulletin for details on the sale.

AUGUST 9: CATHOLIC CHARITIES’ GOLF OUTING Catholic Charities’ 18th annual Paul R. Smiy Memorial Golf Outing will be held August 9 at the Ligonier Country Club. Registration is 8:30AM, shotgun start at 10AM. $150 per golfer includes food, prizes and dinner. Register online at ccharitiesgreensburg.org. For sponsorship packages and other information contact: Heather Rady, 724-837-1840 or [email protected].

AUGUST 11: ST. PAUL PARISH SUMMER PICNIC, Mount Odin Park. Watch the Bulletin for more details & Sign-Up sheets.

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ST. JOHN’S FIRE CELEBRATION AT CHRIST OUR SHEPHERD CENTER JUNE 21 The Diocesan Heritage Center will sponsor a St. John’s Fire Celebration June 21 beginning with vespers at 7 p.m. on the plaza at the Christ Our Shepherd Center. A social with food and beverages will follow. The fee is $20 and benefits the Heritage Center, which will be open that evening. The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist June 24. RSVP to [email protected].

SUPPORT MEETINGS FOR FAMILY AND PROFESSIONALS The Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging extends an invitation to you to attend our monthly Caregiver Support Group Meeting

on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. The meeting will be held at the McKenna Center for Active Adults, 971 Old Salem Road, Greensburg, PA. This support group provides an opportunity for caregivers to discuss their concerns, share their experiences and gain support and information from other caregivers.

Our guest speaker at this meeting will be Cheryl Dott from Excela Health speaking about Home Health, Hospice and Employment Oppor-tunities. At some meetings, guest speakers are featured who discuss various topics that are of interest to caregivers. We encourage members of the support group to identify specific subject matter, and we will pursue a qualified speaker.

All caregivers are welcome to attend. RSVP’s are preferred. Please call Milene Brennan at 724-830-1827 or toll-free at 1-800-442-8000. The following month’s meeting will be July 10, 2019.