Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
March 29, 2015
[Christ Jesus] humbled himself,
becoming obedient to the point of death,
even death on a cross.
— Philippians 2:8
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
7:30 AM Francis Decker
9:30 AM Daniel S. Kerbacher Sr.
MONDAY, MARCH 30
9:00 AM Abigail Ortiz
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
9:00 AM Ruth Ridall
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
9:00 AM Jan Bower
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
7:00 PM People of the Parish
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
9:00 AM NO MASS
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
7:30 PM Intentions of the Celebrant (Easter Vigil)
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
7:30 AM Deceased Members of our Parish
9:30 AM People of the Parish
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SANCTUARY CANDLE THIS WEEK: In memory of
Helen Shalata requested by Margaret Chesney.
PEACE CANDLE: In memory of Emma Niznek
requested by Joe & Marge Kutza.
RESURRECTION CANDLE: In memory of Janice
Petroff requested by Rose Chiki.
BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE: In memory of Rosemary
McDanel.
THE ALTAR BREAD & ALTAR WINE that will be
consecrated at all our Masses this week are in memory
of Francis Decker requested by wife and daughters.
OUR PRAYERS & SYMPATHY to the family of Janice
Petroff. Eternal Rest grant unto her, O Lord.
SUFFERING
Jesus did not come to do away with suffering or
remove it. He came to fill it with his presence.
—Paul Claudel
PARISH SUPPORT
Offertory
March 22, 2015
Adults
Youth
Loose
Total
$5043.00
54.00
312.00
$5409.00
Easter Flowers: $1448.00
The additional collection next week will be a parish
offering for Easter.
Thank you for your continued support
and generosity
PARISH DATEBOOK
MONDAY, MARCH 30
YOUTH CHOIR: Rehearsal 3:45 to 4:30 PM.
BIBLE STUDY: 1:30 PM in the meeting room.
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
PREPARATION OF THE CROSS
7:00 PM in the church.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
NO STATIONS OF THE CROSS
NO ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL
CCW MEETING: 6:00 PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
GOOD FRIDAY CROSS WALK: Gathering at
St. Mary’s on Fowler Avenue at 9:30 AM.
Processing through the town of Berwick and
concluding at St. Joseph’s on Monroe Street.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
NO CCD CLASSES.
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SERVICE FOR THE LORD
Next Sunday, April 5, 2015
Saturday, 7:30 PM (EASTER VIGIL)
Eucharistic Ministers: Czajkowski, Eroh, Belford
Lector:
Stephens, Ferentz
Altar Servers:
(as assigned by pastor)
Greeters:
N & D Whitko
Sunday, 7:30 AM
Eucharistic Ministers: Edwards, Curry, M Canouse
Lector:
Wark
Altar Servers:
4
Greeters:
M & B Samsel
Sunday, 9:30 AM
Eucharistic Ministers: Monatesti, Samsel, Dante
Lector:
Womer
Altar Servers:
6
Greeters
J & T Fink
2015 EASTER SCHEDULE
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Friday, April 3........………………….10:00 -11:00 AM
PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 29
Vigil Mass (Sat.)…………………………4:30 PM
Sunday Masses…………………..7:30 & 9:30 AM
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
Preparation of the Cross...………………7:00 PM
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 2
Mass of the Lord’s Supper……………..7:00 PM
Adoration…………………………until 10:00 PM
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3
Liturgy of the Lord’s
Passion and Death…………………... 1:00 PM
Private Meditation……(Chapel) 2:30 to 3:30 PM
HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 4
Blessing of Easter Food……………... 12:00 Noon
Easter Vigil Mass………………………...7:30 PM
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5
Masses………………………….. 7:30 & 9:30 AM
BISHOP’S ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL
Thank you to all of you who have contributed to the
Bishop’s Annual Lenten Appeal. To date we have
raised $36, 371.00 toward our parish goal of
$45,400.00. We need $9,029.00 to reach our goal.
Thank you.
Father Tamburro
PROPHETIC ANOINTING
The solemnity of today’s readings invites us into
silent contemplation of the mystery of our redemption.
There are so many levels on which to understand the
events of the Passion. The woman who anoints Jesus
acts prophetically in a way that the other disciples do not
yet grasp. Anointing is for priests, prophets, and kings,
and also for the preparation of the dead. It is for healing
and for holiness. Her action acknowledges the imminent
events of the passion and death of the Lord, and points
toward his resurrection and triumph over evil and death.
He is priest and victim, prophet and God, King and
Lord. All these things are acknowledged in her prophetic
anointing.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Is today “Palm Sunday” or “Passion Sunday”?
Though now known officially as Palm Sunday of the
Passion of the Lord, confusion is understandable, since
before the 1969 reform of the calendar two separate
Sundays bore these titles. Passion Sunday was a week
before Palm Sunday. To add to the confusion, the
Gospel accounts of the Passion of the Lord were not read
on Passion Sunday, but on Palm Sunday! On Passion
Sunday, the cross and statues were veiled in full purple
drapes. The organ had fallen silent at the beginning of
Lent, and now the sanctuary bells were replaced by
wooden clappers. The introit (opening chant) for the old
Mass of Passion Sunday hints at a reason for reform:
“Do me justice, O God, and fight my fight against a
faithless people” (Psalm 42). This liturgy was laden with
references to the “infidelity” of the Jews, a theme that
gave rise to inflammatory preaching and, in some places,
attacks against the persons and property of the Jewish
people. This does not stand as a “treasure” of any sort in
our tradition. Our authentic tradition, rather, is the ability
to reflect and repent and to seek reconciliation with the
Jews, our brothers and sisters in the love and service of
God.
All Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers
PLEASE NOTE!
The Parish Office & Religious
Education Office
Will be close
Holy Thursday, April 2, Good Friday, April 3
And Monday April 6
Please report to the meeting room
Dressed in your robes
by 6:50 PM Thursday Evening for Holy
Thursday’s Service.