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Church of the Beloved Disciple
Mass Schedule for the Week
Monday, May 4
7:30am
For the Physical and Spiritual Well–Being of John
Whalen — Rosary Altar Society
ACTS 14: 5-18, JN 14: 21-26
Tuesday, May 5
7:30am
Patsy DeMarco — Cathy Hemmerlin
ACTS 14: 19-28, JN 14: 27-31
Wednesday, May 6
7:30am
Communion Service
ACTS 15: 1-6, JN 15: 1-8
Thursday, May 7
7:30am
(A) (B) Adolph Appel, Jr. — Gail Jane Puntureri
ACTS 15: 7-21, JN 15: 9-11
Friday, May 8
7:30am
Helen Lipinski — Pearl and Joe Bubas
ACTS 15: 22-31, JN 15: 12-17
Saturday, May 9; Vigil — Sixth Sunday of Easter
ACTS 16: 1-10, JN 15: 18-21
5:15pm
For all our Mothers — Living or Deceased
Sunday, May 10; Sixth Sunday of Easter
ACTS 10: 25-26, 34-35, 44-48, 1 JN 4: 7-10
JN 15: 9-17
8:00am
For all our Mothers — Living or Deceased
11:00am
For all our Mothers — Living or Deceased
Parish News Bits…
A Message from Fr. Mike
Brothers and Sisters,
We want to congratulate all of our
first Communicants who received the Lord
in Eucharist for the first time this week-end. It has been
a wonderful demonstration of faith for us and renews our
own. It also calls to mind our own challenge to “become
whom we receive.”
Sometime this week we’ll be sending out “follow up”
letters for the Catholic Stewardship Appeal. While our
commitments have gone well past our goal, they have not
reached last year’s level. There is still time to make a
pledge, and we will also leave envelopes accessible in the
Gathering Space.
As I indicated earlier, some of our youth will be invited to join me for a listening session so that I can learn
what it is that we can do to better serve you. I’m writing
this to alert parents that letters will be coming from the
parish to your sons and daughters. I’m interested in
reaching out to some of our younger parishioners whom
we don’t see regularly at our programs.
We pray this week for those who have been affected
by the violence that erupted in Baltimore and for the people of Nepal after the devastating earthquake they experienced. Violence is never a solution to the problems that
afflict us, and so we should pray that the root causes are
addressed with justice and compassion. The disaster in
Nepal reminds us of the fragile earth upon which we walk,
and that these natural events can exact a toll of their own.
Grove City, Pennsylvania
Finally, thanks to all of you who participated in the Good Shepherd Collection. The priests
of our diocese who will benefit from this will hold
you in prayer for your gratitude.
Lots of hope,
Fr. Mike
Acts 9: 26-31 Earlier in the book of Acts, we hear of Saul
(later known as Paul) persecuting Christians in Jerusalem.
When he went to Damascus to do more of the same, he experienced a dramatic conversion. It was several years before
he returned to Jerusalem, the site of his earlier persecution.
His first visit to Jerusalem as a Christian is described in today’s reading.
1 John 3: 18-24 During this Easter Season, our second Scripture reading is from the first letter of John. In today’s passage, the author is dealing with some members of the community who have defected. They seem to have believed that,
as long as you have faith in Jesus, it doesn’t matter what you
do in daily life. The author directly refutes that position.
Today’s Question: How do I seek to develop my own relationship with Christ? What practices are particularly important for me in doing this?
Used Kid Stuff Sale
Little Disciples will be having a Used Kid Stuff Sale on Friday,
May 8th and Saturday, May 9th from 8 am till 2 pm in the
Knights of Columbus Hall. Donations of gently used kid stuff
will be accepted Monday thru Friday from 8:30 till 11:30.
Thank you.
Rosary Altar Society News...
In our observance of the Marian month, the Rosary Altar Society cordially invites you to join us in the Day Chapel before
every Mass, during the weekend of May 9th and 10th as we
recite the Holy Rosary as our tribute of faith and love to our
Blessed Lady!
May Rosary Altar Society Meeting
The May Altar Rosary Society meeting will be held on
Wednesday, May 13th, at 10:00 in the Schleigh Library. Mark
your calendar and join us as we honor our Blessed Mother by
praying her Rosary.
Mother’s Day Mass Memorials
Please return your Mother’s Day envelope to the parish
office by Sunday, May 2nd so your names will be included in
our Mother’s Day insert. Names should be marked as living
or deceased. Thank you.
Dear Beloved Disciple Family,
Thank you so much for the generous donations to Chip-in.
With your help we got tons of great supplies to donate to
people in need. Grove Manor really appreciated the great
bingo prizes. We took many school supplies to a neighboring
district that struggles with poverty. And we are saving the
toiletries for another batch of welcome packs for the AWARE
program in Mercer County. If there are any community organizations or workplaces that you are involved in that would
like to do a Chip-In Drive, please call me at 724-967-2715.
God Bless, Arielle Reiser
Fifth Sunday of Easter
New Liturgical Schedule
Please note the new Liturgical schedule will begin May 9th and 10th
and conclude on August 9th and 10th. For those who have not yet
given ne your dates of unavailability please do so at your earliest
convenience by calling the parish secretary or emailing [email protected].
Vacation Bible School
Would you like to star in and/or help produce this years’ VBS music
video? If you are interested please contact Michelle Boarts @724748-6700 ext. 115 ASAP!
Penny Wars Update
Mr. Jaskowak lost, Mrs. Felicetty won! We raised money! Watch for
Mark’s pie in the face date!
Youth News Bits…
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The Totus Tuus Discipleship Movement: The May Totus Tuus
monthly youth gathering is scheduled from 6 to 9pm, May 4,
Church of the Good Shepherd, 3613 Sharon Road, West Middlesex. The gatherings are open to anyone in grades 7-12, at no
cost. Teens will be challenged to go deeper in their faith, realize
they are not alone in their struggles, and help each other to stay
strong. Totus Tuus is sponsored by the Diocese of Erie, but is not
affiliated with any particular parish. It is a regional monthly experience that teens can share with their friends and family regardless of the church or school they attend. Please see Mark or
visit www.onthevine.us if you have any questions.
YOUTH MINISTRY VISION MEETINGS: On Tuesday, May 19 and
Tuesday, May 26, Beloved Disciple will host vision meetings for
the Youth Ministry program. The purpose of these meetings is
to establish a common vision for youth ministry at Beloved Disciple that will be sustained by the parish as a whole for years to
come. In the end, BD Youth Ministry hopes to establish a “Youth
Ministry Team” that will meet periodically for planning youth
events, identifying needs of the young people in the parish,
praying for specific intentions from the youth, and ultimately
mentor the youth as Christian disciples. All are welcome to attend. Each meeting will take place in the Schleigh Library from
7:00—8:30pm. Please contact Mark if you have any questions. If you are unable to attend, please call Mark to share any
thoughts or ideas.
The Middle School Youth Ministry Program, Encounter, will meet
on Wednesday, May 20th at Beloved Disciple Rectory from
6:30pm – 8:00pm. All students in grades 5—8 are welcome to
come, share, and encounter Our Lord and our beloved Church.
All high school seniors, college students, and young adults are
welcome to attend a study and discussion of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Joy of the Gospel, on Sunday evenings
throughout April and May. Our next meeting is Sunday, May 3rd
from 7:00—9:00pm (TONIGHT!) in the basement of the Rectory. A book will be provided for you upon your arrival. Let us
learn together from our Holy Father, Pope Francis!
Catholic Heart Workcamp Update: We have 36 students and
chaperones attending CHWC! They will leave Grove City on June
14th to travel to Mishawaka, IN and return to GC on June 20th.
Their fundraising efforts still continue and they accept donations
joyfully! Please keep them in your prayers. Thank You!
Sunday May 3, 2015
Adult Ed News...
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My Sisters meets Monday, May 11th at 7 PM in Library. We
will be continuing the Priest, Prophet, and King series. Feel
free to come even if its your first time!
The Bereavement support group is now closed but if you want
to be included in the next one, please contact Mikey Bancroft
at the parish office.
Due to lack of interest, the C.S. Lewis book study, The Great
Divorce, will not commence in May.
A Very Special Thank You
Dear Church Members,
On behalf of the Christian Assistance Network,
thank you for the very generous $7,059.25 donation. In
2014, CAN provided over 275 Grove City residents
(adults and children) with financial assistance for housing, utilities, job-related certifications, medical expenses, and other needs totaling over $70,000. CAN has
bridged the gap for many as they face house foreclosure, homelessness, utility shut-off, and unemployment.
The needs continue to be great in our community and
your gift will enable us to help many more residents this
year as CAN strives to fulfill its mission.
We greatly appreciate your donation and support
of our work in the community. We pray the at God continues to richly bless your ministry in the Grove City area.
Sincerely,
Cathy L. Chutz
Treasure
A “gentle reminder”:
it is particular law in the Diocese of Erie
that we remain standing from the “Lamb of
God” until everyone has received Communion.
Then, you may kneel or be seated as you wish.
Sacrificial Giving the Weekend of
April 26, 2015
Families in Parish: 590 Envelopes Mailed: 458
Envelopes Used: 172
29% of our parishioners financially
support 100% of our parish needs
Weekly ................................................. 5332.00
Monthly .................................................. 459.00
Loose ..................................................... 463.30
Good Shepherd Sunday .......................... 3968.65
Sister Parish............................................. 80.00
CSA ..................................................... 1080.00
Building Fund .......................................... 160.00
Thank you so much for your continued
generous support!
Kid's Stuff Sale – May 8th & 9th from 8:00am – 2:00pm
Knights of Columbus Hall
Proceeds support
Little Disciples Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten
Donations accepted
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 11:30am
Evenings Wednesday and Thursday
May 6th & 7th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.
May 15th, 2:00pm – 7:00pm
May 16th, 8:00am – 3:00pm
All proceeds benefit students and chaperones
attending Catholic Heart Workcamp!
Doing Spring Cleaning??? Drop off your items at the KofC on
May 11-13, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 10am-noon and 68pm. Call Angie at (724) 748-6700 ext. 110 to arrange another time.
Pick-up available if you can’t get your items to us!!
”We have been blessed with so many
gifts! It felt good to use these gifts to
give back to our community! We will
definitely volunteer next year!”
Beloved Disciple Youth Ministry
Team volunteered at Camp Elliott
Girl Scout Camp and helped with
their Erosion and Irrigation
System. We thank all the
students and chaperones who
gave up their Saturday morning to
dig ditches! You worked really hard!
MOTHER'S DAY FLOWER SALE
In celebration of our mother’s, Beloved Disciple Youth Ministry will host a
flower sale during the weekend of May 2 nd and 3rd as well as May 9 th and 10th
following all Masses.
Kocher’s Grove City Floral Company
Cash and carry only.
All Proceeds will benefit the students fundraising efforts for
their Catholic Heart Workcamp trip to Mishawaka, Indiana