Catholic Communities serving the Upper Allegheny Valley Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament ~ St. Joseph Parishes Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church - LPH 11th and Carolina Street Natrona Heights, PA 15065 Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Weekday Mass Schedule Tuesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Following the Tuesday evening Mass Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish - MBS A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 800 Montana Avenue Natrona Heights, PA 15065 SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Afternoon Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. Weekday Mass Schedule See Weekday Schedule Inside Holy Day See Schedule in Bulletin Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 11:00 a.m.-11:45am Administration Center Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday April 5, 2015 He bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in. When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place. - Jn 20:5-7 Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD Sacrament of Baptism Held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month. Baptisms are scheduled by calling the Administrative Office. Baptisms will be scheduled after parents have completed the baptismal class and obtained godparent sponsor letters. Sacrament of Matrimony Contact one of the priests at least 6 months before a suggested date. No wedding date will be reserved until the couple has met with the priest. St. Joseph Parish - STJ A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust St. Ladislaus Church 48 Spruce Street Natrona, PA 15065 Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Weekdays Monday - Friday 8:30 am Holy Day See Schedule in Bulletin Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday Evening 5:30-5:45 p.m. Administration Center Office Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Two anointing Masses are held annually—one in the spring and one in the fall. If you or your loved one is in need of this Sacrament, please call the Administrative Office so that a date and time can be arranged. RCIA Persons who are not baptized and those who were baptized in another faith or those with no religious education are prepared for full membership in the Catholic Church in the RCIA process. Call the Religious Education Office. DIRECTORY AND STAFF Administration Center 1526 Union Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA 15065 MBS Main Number MBS Website MBS-STJ Fax No. 724-226-4900 www.olmbs.org 724-224-3559 STJ Main Number STJ Website 724-224-1336 stjosephnatrona.webs.com Pastor: E-Mail: Rev. James K. Mazurek [email protected] Parochial Vicar: E-Mail: Rev. Nicholas A. Spirko [email protected] Permanent Deacon: E-Mail: Patrick G. Wood [email protected] Ms. Patricia DeWitt [email protected] MBS Secretary: E-Mail: STJ Secretary: E-Mail: Ms. Debbie Wichrowski [email protected] MBS & STJ Religious Ed: Phone : E-Mail: Mrs. Katie Weikert 724-224-3339 [email protected] MBS & STJ Safe Environment Coordinator: Mrs. Maureen Wood E-Mail: [email protected] MBS Music Minister: E-Mail: STJ Music Minister: E-mail: Mrs. Deborah Mialki [email protected] Mrs. Diane Pleva [email protected] MBS & OLMBSS Advancement: Mrs. Heather Wygonik E-Mail: [email protected] MBS Council Chair: E-Mail: STJ Council Chair: E-Mail: David Wygonik [email protected] Joseph Sadecky [email protected] OLMBS School: Main Office Phone: E-Mail: Sean T. Davis, Principal 724-226-2345 [email protected] STJ High School: Main Office Phone: E-Mail: Mrs. Beverly Kaniecki, Principal 724-224-5552 [email protected] Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline Child PSL Abuse Hotline 1-888-808-1235 1-800-932-0313 April 4 - April 12, 2015 Saturday, April 4, Vigil, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 4:00 pm MBS NO MASS 6:00 pm STJ NO MASS 8:30 pm MBS For the People 8:30 pm STJ For the People Sunday, April 5, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 8:00 am MBS For the People 9:30 am LPH For the People 10:00 am STJ For the People 11:30 am MBS For the People 11:30 am PH For the People 6:00 pm MBS NO MASS Monday, April 6, Monday within the Octave of Easter 7:30 am MBS NO MASS 8:30 am STJ NO MASS Tuesday, April 7, Tuesday within the Octave of Easter 7:50 am MBS John & Sarah Kish - Johnnie 8:30 am STJ Walt Krawiecki - Lorraine Lionelli 7:00 pm LPH Jeannie & Garrie Miller Daughters, Aimee & Mary Kay Wed., April 8, Wednesday within the Octave of Easter 7:30 am MBS John Staninecz - Ozimek Family 8:30 am STJ NO MASS Thurs., April 9, Thursday within the Octave of Easter 7:30 am MBS Frank P Corso Darlene Frederick & Family 8:30 am STJ Joanne McGann Dr & Mrs David Schaub Friday, April 10, Friday within the Octave of Easter 8:30 am STJ Marilyn L Barker Willie & Irene DeAngelis 9:30 am MBS Frank & Bernardine Celko Robert Lisco Family Saturday, April 11, Vigil: Second Sunday of Easter 4:00 pm MBS Francis Kladny - Family 6:00 pm STJ Margaret Jancech Ed & Mary Ann Zembrzuski Sunday, April 12, Second Sunday of Easter 8:00 am MBS Ruth Jendrey John & Marilyn Zembrzuski 9:30 am LPH Anthony Chybrzynski - Family 10:00 am STJ Joseph M Sadecky Wife Julie & Children 11:00 am MBS Edwin Kania Wife, Sylvia & Children 6:00 pm MBS John Petit - Wife, Wilma Petit THE PASTOR’S CORNER A doctor met with a patient to share with him his recent lab results. “I have your lab results and there is some bad news and worse news,” the doctor said. “The bad news is that your lab results say you have 24 hours to live.” “How could it get any worse?” the patient asked. “The worse news is that I’ve been trying to get a hold of you since yesterday.” Today we ponder not bad news, but good news. The best news there could possibly be is Jesus Christ defeated death. Though all seemed lost on Good Friday, today we rejoice: for he is risen; indeed he is risen. Without the Resurrection, Good Friday would be the story of a failed religious leader. If Christ had not been raised, death would not have been defeated. We have all had the occasion speaking to someone, perhaps in our own family, though baptized as an infant has left the practice of the Catholic faith: they aren’t coming to Mass and they are publically at odds with teachings of the Church. And when I ask why they’ve left the practice of the faith in which they were raised, they often say, well, I was baptized as a baby, so I didn’t get a choice to become a Catholic or not. Well, to all of you, who didn’t get a choice as infants, today, and every Easter, we renew the promises of our own baptism. We will renew our faith that Jesus rose, we renew our belief in all the Church teaches in his name. The priest will then sprinkle with the newly blest water, all those gathered as a reminder of the waters of baptism and a renewal in our commitment to live out those promises. And really, it’s not just on Easter that we renew our promises. Every time we receive the Eucharist, we are saying “Amen” to being in communion with the Church, being one with the Risen Lord who promises us eternal life. The early Christians celebrated every Sunday as a “little Easter” because EVERY SUNDAY the Church gathers to celebrate Christ’s Easter victory. If you are renewing your baptismal promises at Mass today, then you must realize that attending Mass EVERY SUNDAY is just as important as it is on Easter Sunday. We are celebrating Easter week by week, celebrating Christ’s victory over sin and death. The news of Christ’s resurrection is the greatest news there can be. It is the news that Love is more powerful over death. The darkness we see in our world will be vanquished. Hatred and division and disease and suffering and selfishness do not the final day say. God’s word can be trusted. Resurrexit sicut dixit. He is Risen as he said he would! Indeed, He IS Risen! Alleluia! God Bless. Fr. Jim Summerfest 2015 Summerfest is July 8-11. The planning has begun and a big part of the Festival is the Basket Raffle. We welcome your donations to fill these baskets, so whenever you are out and about pick up a few household pieces, baby supplies, garden tools, toys, sports items, summer fun, gift cards, etc. Please send your donations to the Administration Center in c/o Heather WygonikSummer Festival 2015. Any questions, contact Heather at 724-226-4900 or [email protected]. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mark Your Calendar The St. Joseph High School 34th Annual Latin Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 pm in MBS Church. The mass will be celebrated by SJHS alumnus Monsignor Larry J. Kulick, JCL. The public is welcome. Easter Holiday The Administration Center will be closed Monday, April 6th for the Easter holiday. The office will reopen Tuesday, April 7th. Happy Easter! Divine Mercy Novena The Divine Mercy Novena at LPH Church continues: Sunday, April 5th 10:30 AM M,W,T,F,S April 6,8,9,10,11 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 7th 7:30 PM Divine Mercy Sunday 3:00 PM There will be refreshments in the LPH Social Hall following the Mercy Sunday Novena. All bulletin announcements must be received by Monday at 9 am in written form or e-mail. Bible Study The next Bible Study begins Monday, April 6th and will continue to meet weekly on Monday evenings from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. in grade school room 8. There is a book fee of $10. For questions, please call the Religious Education Office at 724-224-3339. Easter Blessing of Families This afternoon, Bishops David Zubik, William Waltersheid and William Winter will welcome families of the Diocese of Pittsburgh to their annual Blessing of Families at St. Paul Cathedral, Oakland beginning at 1 pm. Each family attending will receive a special memento to take home; and the children will receive a sweet treat. 5th Annual Parish Eucharistic Day Friday, May 1st STJ Parish will celebrate its annual Parish Feast Day beginning with an opening Mass at 8:30 AM followed by all day adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until the 5:45 Benediction with the pot luck dinner following. The Parish will provide the main meat entrée. Reservations are required. Please fill out and return to the Parish Office or drop in the collection basket. STJ EUCHARISTIC DAY - Pot Luck Supper Reservations for STJ Feast Day Celebration Family Name____________________________ Number Attending___________ Cover Dish You will be bringing ______________________________________________________________ Ambassador’s Club The Ambassador’s Club will meet on Tuesday, April 14th in the OLPH Social Hall. Reservations due by Wed., April 8th & cancellations by Sunday, April 12th by calling Mary Lou at 724-212-6062. “Summer Fun” Raffle - STJ Everyone should have received their “Summer Fun” Raffle tickets in the mail. More tickets are available if needed. The committee is in need of prizes for the “Second Chance” drawing held the day of the raffle. Items should be $10 - $15 in value. Monetary donations are always welcome. Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Memorial Offering April 5, 2015 Altar Breads & Altar Wine Altar Candles, Sanctuary Lamp In Memory of John C. Kania By Family Friday, May 8th the OLMBS Parish will celebrate its annual parish feast day beginning with an opening Mass at 9:30 AM. All day adoration will continue until 6 PM when the closing devotions will take place. Following the closing devotions a parish pasta supper will be held in Patterson Hall. The suggested donation is $3 per person (children under 10 free) Dinner will consist of Pasta, Salad, Bread & Drink. Reservations are required. EUCHARISTIC DAY - Pasta Supper Reservation Enclosed, please find reservations for ____ persons at $3 a person 10 yrs and older. FAMILY NAME_____________________________ PHONE____________________________________ Make checks payable to OLMBS parish. Drop the registration form in the collection basket or at the Administration Center. Reservation deadline May 5. Mission Statement Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish is a Roman Catholic Community with rich historical connections. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, together we celebrate Word and Eucharist. As disciples, we are called to serve Jesus Christ in each other through evangelization, leadership and stewardship. We strive throughout our faith journey o touch the lives of all God’s children so that we may give glory to the Almighty Father. OLMBS Sunday, April 12 Saturday, April 11 4:00 PM MBS 11:00 AM MBS Servers: Noah, Hannah, Sarah Rebekah Young Lector: B Heasley Eucharistic Ministers: R Celecki, Jr., J Rykaczewski, L Misejka, BJ Blackburn, P Nowicki, C Lewandowski Servers: Ally//Nathan Love, Grace Love, AJ Demharter Lector: C Weiss Eucharistic Ministers: A Mennow, MA O’Dell, M Wood, B Glowacki, J Thimons 6:00 PM MBS Servers: Heather & David Kinniburgh, Camille Piskor Lector: E Thimons Eucharistic Ministers: E McCurdy, 2 Volunteers Sunday, April 12 8:00 AM MBS Servers: Stephen & Noelle Selden, Damian Moore Lector: J Dvorak Eucharistic Ministers: C Znosko, E Wozniak, J Ferlan L & A Adam 9:30 AM LPH Servers: Olivia Susa, Madeline Cincala, Otto Conroy Lector: C Wygonik Eucharistic Ministers: L Milberger, G & K Conroy Saint Joseph Parish in Natrona is a Roman Catholic Community with rich history. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we celebrate Word and Eucharist. As disciples, we are called to serve Jesus Christ in each other through evangelization, leadership and stewardship. We strive throughout our faith journey to touch the lives of all God’s children so that we may give glory to the Almighty Father. STJ Saturday, April 11 Sunday, April 12 6:00 PM 10:00 AM Server: AJ Babinsack Lector: Tom Babinsack Eucharistic Ministers: Dave & Paula Pawlak, Teresa Pollack Server: Jessica Haduch Lector: Jana Heasley Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Jo Kostka, Lorraine Lionelli, Richard Pryjomski Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Stewardship: Time - Talent - Treasure Sunday, March 29, 2015 Envelopes Loose Total $ 9,822.00 1,197.00 $ 11,019.00 St. Joseph Parish Stewardship: Time - Talent - Treasure Sunday, March 29, 2015 Envelopes Loose Total $ 3,032.00 164.00 $ 3,196.00 Parishioners receiving envelopes 404 - 173envelopes used Parishioners receiving envelopes 1,444 - 511 envelopes used Renovations & Repairs $1,317.00 - 97 envelopes used Cemetery $264.00 - 31 envelopes used Please remember OLMBS in your will. This assures the parish of continued financial strength. Please remember STJ in your will. This assures the parish of continued financial strength. Knights of Columbus Pancake & Sausage Breakfast In your charity, please remember to pray for all those who have died, especially: Martin Kovac, Kerry Liti, Rev. Dennis Colamarino May the angels lead you into paradise! The following students were Confirmed at STJ on March 26th: Jake Arvay Jillian Falkner Matthew Arvay Gabriella Fisher Cameron Babinsack Adeline Fuesting Anthony Balog Samantha Gildner Melissa Boyer Cody Hohman Natalie Chifulini Delaney Jones Erin Collins Christian Kennedy Donald Conley David Kinniburgh Hannah Debor Sarah Kramer Christopher Dombrowski Evan Kuczynski Cara Eckenrod Zachary Kuniak Daniel Fabregas Jordan Linhart David Malecki Mackenzie Malkey Jarrod Masarik Tyler Mohney Slade Ohl Breeanna Oravitz Morgan Oravitz Maura Penn Madison Sieminski Dylan Signorella Sarah Young Congratulations to Noah Young, Ethan T. Tady, Joshua Fischer, Keith Myers and Nathan Love who received the Eagle Scout Award on Saturday, March 27th. Ladies of Charity - STJ The St. Joseph Ladies of Charity will meet on April 12th after the 10:00 AM Mass in the church hall. New members are always welcome! Advertiser of the Week Our advertisers make this bulletin possible. Think of them first for your needs and services. Sparkle Dry Cleaners To advertize call LPi at 800-477-4574. Sunday, April 12 - 9 am to 1 pm 28 Garfield Street, Natrona $6 adults $3 children under 6 Young Adult Bible Study Young Adults in Christ is a Catholic faith community for young adults in their 20s and 30s. They will have a Bible Study at Panera Bread in the Pittsburgh Mills every Tuesday night at 7 pm. They will study the upcoming Sunday mass readings or short passages from Scripture. All young adults from all walks of life are welcome. Any questions, call or text Anna Dice, Young Adult Leadership Team Representative at 878-302-7829 or email [email protected]. April 25 May 1- STJ May 8 - MBS May 29 June 4 July 8-11 August 23 First Holy Communion Eucharistic Day, Supper & Raffle Eucharistic Day & Dinner SJHS Graduation OLMBS 8th Grade Graduation Summer Fest 2015 STJ Parish Picnic Memorial Offering Request Form If you would like to have any or all of the gifts at our Parish Churches celebrated in memory of a loved one, you are welcome to do so. Please fill out the form below and return to the Administration Center. I would like to offer: ____ MBS ____ LPH ____ STJ __ Altar Breads ($15.00) __ Altar Candles ($10.00) __ Altar Wine ($15.00) __ Sanctuary Lamp ($15.00) __ Complete Offering ($50.00) Prayer Corner May our Lord Jesus watch over all those who guard and protect the peace, especially: Air Force Staff Sgt. Colin Smith; Sgt. Bill Haggerty; Air Force Sgt. Antonio Policicchio; Army Col. James Waechter; Major Timothy J. Ballas; USN CTI2 Nate Middleton; Airman 1st Class Michael J. Falleroni; Army MGS Commander Steve Feldhaus, Capt. 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