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Church of the Beloved Disciple
Mass Schedule for the Week
Monday, May 18
9:45am
Mass at Orchard Manor
ACTS 19: 1-8, JN 16: 29-33
Saint John I, pope and martyr
Tuesday, May 19
7:30am
For the Spiritual and Physical Well Being of
Teddie Cowan — From Her Friends
ACTS 20: 17-27, JN 17: 1-11
Wednesday, May 20
7:30am
Communion Service
ACTS 20: 28-38, JN 17: 11-19
Saint Bernadine of Siena, priest
Thursday, May 21
7:30am
(A) Rose Cline — John Whalen
ACTS 22: 30, 23: 6-11, JN 17: 20-26
Saint Christopher Magallanes, priest,
and companions, martyrs
Friday, May 22
7:30am
Jessie and Lawrence Ciresi — Patty Bellizia
ACTS 25: 13-21, JN 21: 15-19
Saint Rita of Cascia, religious
Saturday, May 23; Vigil — Pentecost Sunday — Wear Red
ACTS 28: 16-20, 30-31, JN 21: 25-25
5:15pm
For the Living and Deceased Members of Our Parish
Sunday, May 24; Pentecost Sunday — Wear Red
ACTS 2: 1-11, GAL 5: 16-25, JN 15: 26-27; 16: 12-15
8:00am
John and Dora John — Mary Lucas
11:00am
(B) Bill Slusser — Nancy Stauff
Parish News Bits…
A Message from Fr. Mike
Brothers and Sisters,
As next week we prepare to celebrate
Pentecost, I thought I would offer a portion of the homily that Pope Francis preached last year. I
offer this for your reflection:
“Newness always makes us a bit fearful, because we
feel more secure if we have everything under control, if
we are the ones who build, program and plan our lives in
accordance with our own ideas, our own comfort, our own
preferences. This is also the case when it comes to God.
Often we follow him, we accept him, but only up to a certain point. It is hard to abandon ourselves to him with
complete trust, allowing the Holy Spirit to be the soul and
guide of our lives in our every decision. We fear that God
may force us to strike out on new paths and leave behind
our all too narrow, closed and selfish horizons in order to
become open to his own. Yet throughout the history of salvation, whenever God reveals himself, he brings newness
and change, and demands our complete trust: Noah,
mocked by all, builds an ark and is saved; Abram leaves
his land with only a promise in hand; Moses stands up to
the might of Pharaoh and leads his people to freedom; the
apostles, huddled fearfully in the Upper Room, go forth
Grove City, Pennsylvania
with courage to proclaim the Gospel. This is not
a question of novelty for novelty's sake, the
search for something new to relieve our boredom, as is so often the case in our own day. The
newness which God brings into our life is something that actually brings fulfilment, that gives
true joy, true serenity, because God loves us and
desires only our good. Let us ask ourselves: Are
we open to Gods surprises? Or are we closed and
fearful before the newness of the Holy Spirit? Do
we have the courage to strike out along the new
paths which Gods newness sets before us, or do
we resist, barricaded in transient structures
which have lost their capacity for openness to
what is new?”
Lots of hope,
Fr. Mike
Acts 1: 15-17, 20-26 The number twelve is significant in
Israel's salvation history, and as Luke demonstrates in today's
reading first reading, that number continues to be symbolic
for early Christianity. The twelve tribes of Israel become the
twelve apostles of Jesus. With Judas Iscariot’s betrayal, Peter, acting as the leader among those gathered, proposes
that a new apostle be chosen. The major criteria include
participation in the life and ministry of Jesus from baptism
until Jesus’ death. Matthias is chosen by lot, but once named
and the Twelve are complete, Matthias does not appear
again in Acts of the Apostles.
1 John 4: 11-16 First John is written to a community beset
by theological struggles. Some members were attracted to
an emerging heresy called Gnosticism, which held that only
certain people possessed the secret knowledge that would
lead to salvation. In response, First john lists requirements
for true membership drawn from the words of Jesus in the
Gospel of John. We must love one another (John 13: 34-35;
1 John 4: 11). If we love, God resided within us (John 15: 4, 1
john 4: 12). God’s spirit is given as a testimony to God’s enduring presence (John 14: 16-17, 1 John 4: 13). We are
called to testify to what we have seen (John 15: 27; 1 John 4:
14). Abiding by this standard of love assures that we remain
in God’s love (John 15: 10, 1 John 4: 16).
Today’s Question: What are the chief joys and hopes of the
people I know? What are their griefs and anxieties?
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 @724-748-6700 ext. 115 ASAP! Also….We are collecting used adult sized jeans for a VBS project. We will only
be using the back pockets so the rest of the jeans need not
be in good shape. Thank you! Please call Michelle Boarts @
724-748-6700 ext. 116 with any questions.
Cursillo News
There will be an Ultreya, for all those who have made a Cursillo, on May 26 at 7:00 PM at St. Stan’s /Holy Trinity Church
Seventh Sunday of Easter
located at 370 Spruce Ave, Sharon, PA with celebrant Fr. Joseph
Campbell presiding at the Mass. Please bring a snack to share for
hospitality afterwards. Please help in passing the word. A local Cursillo for Men will be held on July 16th to 19th at Kennedy Catholic For an application or if there are any questions contact Mary
Beth Jones 724-346-5050.
Knights of Columbus News
The Knights of Columbus needs your help working at the sausage
booth during the Strawberry Days festival the weekend of June 5th
through June 7th. This is a good opportunity for our youth to receive
service hours. Please see the signup sheet in the gathering area.
Carnival Coming!
Beloved Disciple and Pizza Joe's will be sponsoring a carnival on June
20th from 11am — 6pm. They are looking for volunteers to help
with the carnival. Please call Pizza Joe's (724) 458-0566 if you can
help out by Friday, May 22nd. All proceeds will be donated to the
Brandi Montgomery Home, an emergency housing for victims of domestic violence.
Ordination of Nick Cirell
With thanks to Almighty God, The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, JCL, joyfully announce the ordination of Nick Cirell to the Holy
Order of Deacon through the laying on of hands and the invocation
of the Holy Spirit on Friday, May 29th at 7:00pm, Saint Peter Cathedral Erie, PA. St. Michael’s of Emlenton is charting a Campbell’s
coach bus which will be leaving St. Michael’s Emlenton at 4pm sharp.
They will then stop at Beloved Disciple in Grove City and pick up folks
and leave there at 4:45 sharp, travel to Erie, and return immediately
after the service. Due to travel time, we will not be staying for the
reception afterwards. To reserve a seat, please call Donna Louise at
724-867-6001 between the hours of noon – 5pm Monday thru Friday
by May 22nd. Beloved Disciple will also travel to Erie in our van. If
you are interested in riding to Erie in the van, please contact Mikey at
the parish office, 724-748-6700, ext. to reserve your spot.
Marriage Moments
Praying together as a couple can be a deep and perhaps awkward
form of intimacy. It takes great trust to pour out your heart to God in
the presence of your spouse. A first step may be praying for each
other even if not in one another's presence. A second step may be
silent meditation in each other's presence. Take a step this week.
A Family Perspective
Jesus was worried about his disciples and he turned to prayer. No
matter how much time we spent trying to “guard and protect” our
children, each day they become less dependent on us and we must
let go and let God. Prayer and parenting go together. Ascension Sunday readings, or 7th Sunday?
Youth News Bits…
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YOUTH MINISTRY VISION MEETINGS: On Tuesday, May 19 and
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. If you are unable to attend, please
call Mark to share any thoughts or ideas.
Sunday May 17, 2015
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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
17th 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!
Register now for Camp Totus Tuus, the Diocesan Discipleship
Camps.
* High School (gr. 9-12 this fall), June 21-26
* Middle School (gr. 7-8 this fall), July 19-24
During these week-long immersions into the heart of the
Church, junior high and high school teens will grow their in
their relationship with Jesus Christ. They will discover different forms of prayer including Eucharistic Adoration and the
Rosary, celebrate the Sacraments with Mass and Confession,
learn about their faith through engaging presentations & skits,
explore scripture like never before, have fun with scavenger
hunts, games, and campfires, and build Christian friendships
that will last a lifetime. Camps are held at St. Philip in Linesville; registration is 275.00 for the week-long, overnight
camps. For more information please contact Mark Jaskowak,
724, 748-6700, 113.
Adult Ed News...
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Coming in June, YouCat for You Adults! Once a week we will
discuss a section of the Youth Catechism which is based on
the Catechism of the Catholic Church but with more contemporary language. If you'd like to refresh your knowledge of
the rich and vibrant faith we share, here's an easy and painless way to do it! Open to anyone 18 to 180 years! Please
RSVP so we can choose a time and day of the week that best
suits You! call Laura 724-458-4448.
Sacrificial Giving the Weekend of
May 10, 2015
Families in Parish: 590 Envelopes Mailed: 458
Envelopes Used: 161
28% of our parishioners financially
support 100% of our parish needs
Weekly ................................................. 6125.00
Monthly ................................................ 2470.00
Loose ..................................................... 546.51
Sister Parish ........................................... 744.00
CSA ..................................................... 1050.00
Building Fund .......................................... 333.00
Thank you so much for your continued
generous support!