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Fr. John P. Mulcahy ~ Administrator / Pastorfrjohn@sahswv.net

Fr. John does not conduct parish business via e-mail.Please call the parish office and request an appointment.

St. Anthony & Holy SpiritApril 4, 2010

Easter Sunday

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

687 Maple Terrace ~ Monongah, WV 26554

Office Phone: 304-534-3020

Mass Times:Saturday 4:00 pm

Sunday 9:00 am

Weekdays 7:00 pm Wednesdays

8:30 am Thursdays & FridaysConfessions:

Saturdays, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pmDuring Lent Wednesdays, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Or any other time by appointment

John Baransky, Facilities Manager(304) 534-3020

St. Anthony Catholic Church

1660 Mary Lou Retton Dr ~ Fairmont, WV 26554

Office Phone: 304-363-1328

Office Fax: 304-368-9191

Mass Times:

Saturday 6:00 pm

Sunday 11:00 am

Weekdays 8:00 am Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Confessions:Saturdays, 3:00 pm 3:30 pm(at Holy Spirit Catholic Church)Or any other time by appointment

Sandra Costello, SecretaryMonday-Friday: 9:00 am2:00 pm

sandra@sahswv.net

Julie Billie, DRE Fairmont Catholic (K-8)(304) 363-5313

Sacrament of Marriage6 months advance notice required.

See guidelines for weddings.

Sacrament of BaptismPreparation class required

for your first child.

Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday at 12:00 Noon

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Kennywood Trip! Keep June 12th in your calendars. We aremaking arrangements to reserve two busses and will reservemore if needed. This is a trip for parishioners of both churches.Pricing information will follow shortly. In appreciation fortheir service, current Altar Servers will attend free of charge. Fr. John

For April 3-4, 2010 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar

In todays gospel Mary Magdalene confesses she did notknow what happened to Jesus. Every relationship is heldtogether by hope and trust in the other, because, like MaryMagdalene, we just dont know. Easter continues wheneverwe accept the uncertainty in our relationships and joyfully livethe present moment in hope and trust. Alleluia.

Project Rice Bowl Easter SundayThe Risen Christ gives all people a new hope. It is truly a timefor rejoicing. Our efforts with Catholic Relief ServicesOperation Rice Bowl have also given hope and new chances tomany of our sisters and brothers throughout the world. Eventhough our Lenten journey is over, our solidarity with the poor

needs to continue all year long. Visit crs.org to stay connectedwith the Churchs work on behalf of those in need around theworld.Please turn in Operation Rice Bowls.

WV Catholic Junior High Rally on April 10th with

Fr. John!NOW A ONE DAY EVENT In response to the economicconditions the Jr. High Rally is a one day event for Grades 6-9.Jacksons Mill 4-H Conference Center, Weston, WV andspecial guest: Bob Rice. Chaperons needed.Registration starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Event is from10:00 AM8:45 PM.As in the past the parish will cover the cost of the rally.

RSVP by March 24, 2010. For more information call: HeatherBise (888) 434-6237 or hbise@dwc.org.

Holy Spirit Womens Society will be selling homemade

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs and suckers. Small eggs are $2.00,

large eggs are $3.00, and suckers are $1.00 . The Easter Eggs

are really delicious and the suckers are pure chocolate. White

chocolate eggs and suckers are also available. Orders should be

in by March 21. Order forms are in the back of the church.

St. Elizabeth Guild will be sponsoring the St. Anthonysannual Baby Shower to benefit our local Pregnancy ResourceCenter throughout the Lenten season. A collection site is

located in the foyer and parishioners are invited to bring inbaby items any time from Ash Wednesday through Easter.These items will then be donated to expectant and new momsfacing crisis who are in need of our loving care and supportduring the first few months of their babies lives. All donationsincluding toiletries, diapers, baby clothes, toys, car seats oreven maternity clothes, etc., either new or gently used areappreciated and welcomed. Financial donations are alsowelcome; please place in an envelope, addressed to St.Elizabeth Guild Baby Shower and drop into the collectionbasket. A Baby Shower Celebration to donate our gifts to thePRC will be held during the St. Elizabeth Guild meeting on

Tuesday, April 20th in the Parish Hall from 6:30 PM (details tofollow later), all are welcome!

Olive Wood Religious Items: Last February, our brothers andsisters representing the Christian Catholic Families ofBethlehem were at both churches selling Crucifixes, religiousart work, and rosariesall made of olive wood which is nativeto Israel and Bethlehem. Unfortunately, they chose the

weekend that was the firs of many huge snowfalls that monthand very few people attended. Because of that, they requestedand I agreed that they can come back a second time. They wilbe at both churches on Easter Sunday. Since tourism hasgreatly depleted, Christian families in the Holy Land whodepend on tourists, have been greatly affected. Sale of thesegoods will help them very much and also give you the

opportunity to have something authentic from the Holy

Land. Please browse and buy some articles. It is for a goodcause and also a help to your personal devotion. Their websiteis www.bcmission.com. Fr. John.

Holy Name Society meeting is the second Wednesday of ever

month. 6:30 PM at Saint Anthonys.

Mission Activities Flea MarketMany, many thanks and appreciation to all who made our fleamarket a success. To the men who moved and set up tables. Wcould not have had the sale without their help. They arepriceless! To parishioners who donated items to sell. To theladies who worked all week setting up, pricing and selling onSaturday. A profit of$907.45 was made and will be used tohelp feed, cloth and shelter the needy in our community as welas other needs that come before us. Left-over items weredonated to Mannington Food Pantry where they are givenfree-of-charge to clients.

Working together we make good things happen and give all thGlory to God!

Going to College? Take your CATHOLIC FAITH with

you!Let us help you connect to campus ministry at your college oruniversity. Send in the following:Name, Home address, High School, E-mail, Cell phone, ParishCollege or University, College address (if known) and Ministrinterest (music, retreats, service, etc.)

Anna Marie Troiani, atroiani@dwc.org orDiocese of Wheeling-Charleston, Office of Faith FormationYoung Adult and Campus Ministries/P.O. Box 230/Wheeling,

WV 26003

No PSR classes on Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday.Classes will resume on Sunday, April 11.

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Mission Activities Project: The Lenten Coin Folders may beturned in at any time. We really appreciate your generosity onthis project. The needy are always with us and we must dowhat we can to help them.Marcheta

Communion Service at Holy Spirit: Starting on Monday,

March 1st and every Monday thereafter, Deacon McGinnis willbe having a Communion Service at Holy Spirit at 8:30 AM. Ifthere is interest at St. Anthony, he will be interested in having aFriday Communion Service there at 8:00 AM. Let me know ifinterested. -Fr. John

Holy Spirit Food Collection-Each third week of the month ourchurch collection of canned foods and other non-perishablefood items are donated to the Soup Opera. The need is greatand the Soup Opera is very appreciative of our contributions.Please bring in your food items any time and place them in thebox at the church entrance, to the left of the display case.Thank you and God bless you for helping others. Whatsoever

you do the least of my people, that you do unto me.

The Saintly Cruisers are now planning their Jan. 2011 cruisewhich promises to be better than ever. We will sail on thebeautiful Royal Caribbean International Ship, Freedom of theSeas. Details for the cruise can be found on our website,saintlycruisers.com or call Ken Fly 304-253-7181 or SkipJennings 304-253-6648 for more information.

4 facts you need to know about stroke prevention:

80% of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs.

Ultrasound screening can help you avoid a stroke.

Stroke is a leading cause of death and permanent disability.

Screenings are fast, painless, affordable and convenient.Stroke screening in Fairmont: Victory Baptist Church onTuesday, April 20, 2010. Pre-registration is required. Call 1(800)324-1851

Vacation Bible School is scheduled for the evenings ofJuly 18-22, 2010. We are in need of adults that feel called toassist with making this years High Seas Expedition a realityfor the children of our parishes. If you are interested involunteering in some capacity please phone Julie Frosch at(304) 363-8072.

From Danny & Lois Klingensmith: I would like to take thisopportunity to thank everyone at St. Anthonys parish for allthe wonderful thoughts, prayers and cards for my husbandDanny. His surgery went very well and he is well on the wayto a full recovery. We are very grateful and we truly believe inthe power of prayer. Thank you all again from the bottom ofour hearts.

A Rachels Vineyard Retreat for spiritual and emotionalhealing after abortion will be held in Wheeling the weekend ofApril 9-11, 2010. This confidential, supportive retreat is foranyone wounded by the experience of abortion. To request abrochure and registration form or for more information, pleasecontact Tawnya Knierim at 304-233-0880 ext 459 or atrachelsvineyardwv@comcast.net. You can also visitwww.rachelsvineyard.org or call the national toll-free hotline at1-877-HOPE-4-ME for more information. Rachels Vineyardof WV is sponsored by Catholic Charities West Virginia andPaul VI Pastoral Center.

Please welcome our new parishioners:Glenn & Theresa Morales and children: Hattie, Holland andHayden.Budd & Robin Sapp,Brigitte SappBrooklyn Sapp andWilliam & Lois Laughlin!

Wheeling Jesuit University Hosts Spring Open House

scheduled from Noon-4 PM, Sunday, April 11. During openhouse the university will host an academic and information fairwith faculty on hand to discuss academic programs. Coacheswill be available to answer questions about the teams. Prior toopen house Mass will be held at 11 A.M.Please register by Monday, April 5 either online atwww.wju.edu/admissions/openhouse/registrationform.asp orby calling (800)624-6992.

Vacation: I will be away on vacation from April 5-14. I havelearned from experience that I need a vacation after Easter andin particular this year more than most with the extraassignments that I have undertaken. I will pray for all of youwhen I am away! - Fr. John

Homebound Visitation: Weekly homebound visitation willresume when I return from vacation. This has been a busy threemonths for me. It seems that every time I went to step one foot

outside the office, the phone rang with more work for me to do.Please do realize that until quite recently, three priests wereassigned to do the work that I myself am presently doing. WithLent behind us, this should free up enough time that I will beable to do some of the things that I used to do and would ratherdo.Fr. John

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David Haas in ConcertSunday, June 6 at 7:30 PM.St. Michael Parish Angelus Center, 1219 National Road,Wheeling WV.Tickets may be reserved by calling Chad Carter(304)233-0880 x 260. Advanced tickets: $15/person.Tickets at door: $18/person.

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Collections at Holy Spirit and St. Anthony:Due to the early Easter week bulletin deadline theoffertory collections will be summarized in theApril 10-11th bulletin.

Thank you for supporting our parishes!

Pray the Rosary with Friends: Rosaries, at Holy Spirit, are beingprayed every Monday and Tuesday at 8:10 A.M. Rosaries will be

prayed 20 minutes before Mass Wednesday Evening and Thursdayand Friday Mornings. If anyone would like to join in with thePrayer group for Rosaries after the Tuesday Morning Mass at St.Anthony, please feel free to do so.

Prayers for the Sick: Both Churches: Louise Amodio, John &Barbara Antulov, Phyllis Arcuri, Billie Audia, Mary Baransky,Tom Barrick, Gidget Bates, Steve Bennington, Mary Beveridge,Anthony Biafore, Johnny & Claudetta Bilotta, Joe Bilotta, VincentCassidy, Olivia Cavendar (10 yrs.old), Frank Chesney, Matt Core,Lee Cutrone, Joe Delisi, Skip & Linda Delligatti, Nick Demus,Nellie Demus, John Elliott, Frank Fitzhugh,Charlotte Garrison, Julia Gotses, KellyGross, Susan Gwynn Bucy, Betty Heltzel,

Warren Huffman, Alveta Jacquez, MamieJollif, Lois Joy, Diane Lamb, GoldieLipinski, Katherine Manno, Kathy Marks,Patsy Meffe, Gladys Merico, TheresaMerico, Frank Monell, April Morgan, TracyMyers, Patrick OBrian, Louise ODea,Mary Liz Orsini, Tom Pasco, Roger Perdue, Sandy Pileggi, AnnePishner, Tony Pizzatella, Joey Porter (6 yrs. Old), Sally Robinson,Dottie Roscoe, Joe Ross, Miles Runner, Carol Sabatino, CarolynSalai, Stott Seargent, Stewart Satterfield, Nancy Saunders, RoseSaunders, John Scartz, Jack & Mary Schafer, Mary Schmidt, LoriSchmidt, Nancy Scubbio, Krissy Shaffer, Mike Shamrock, MarthaShipco, Cindy Shuck, Betty Lou Skarzinski, Kathryn Slamen, Alisa

Smith, Jim Swiger, Frances Thobois, Beth Ujhelyi, MichelleUnderwood, Lucy Urso, Sam Veltri, Danielle Wilson, SammyWilson (4 yrs. Old), Barry Wilt, Amelia Zentz.

Confirmation Calendar:

Candidates SHOULD make their appointments for their

interview with a team member. Team members are on the bottomof your Confirmation Preparation Schedule in your Confirmationpacket.Remember to choose your Confirmation name. You will need tosubmit a biography on the Saint you choose.Candidates letter to Fr. John due in the mail by April 4, 2010.

Dont forget about your Service Activities FormPlease make sure you have your report on Remember the

Titans and your study guide for Lesson 4 turned in to

Michelle Merrifield. This was due on January 30th!We have one more workshop to do! All requirements must be inby April 18th. PLEASE make sure you have everything done!!

MANDATORY CONFIRMATION RETREATSunday April 25,2010, 2-6 P.M. St. Joseph Youth Centerin Preston County.

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H.S.-Sat Apr. 38:30 P.M.EASTER VIGIL For The PeopleS.A. -Sat. Apr 38:30 P.M.EASTER VIGIL For The PeopleH.S.Sun. Apr 4- 9:00 A.M.EASTER For the People

S.A.Sun. Apr 41:00 A.M.EASTER For the People

S.A.Mon. Apr 5 NO MASSH.S.Mon. Apr 5 8:30 A.M.NO MASSS.A.Tue. Apr 6 8 A.M.NO MASSS.A.Wed. Apr 78:00 A.M.NO MASSH.S.Wed. Apr 7. 7:00 P.M.NO MASSS.A.Thu. Apr 8 5:00 P.MNO MASSH.S.Thu. Apr. 8 7:00 P.M.NO MASSS.A.Fri Apr 9 7:00 P.M.NO MASSH.S.Fri. Apr. 9.- 3:00 P.MNO MASS

H.S.-Sat Apr. 104 P.M.Ina Loss-Patricia BarberS.A. -Sat. Apr 106 P.M.Mary Smearcheck-

Doreen BranhamH.S.Sun. Apr 11- 9:00 A.M.For the PeopleS.A.Sun. Apr 1111:00 A.M. For the People

April 10 & 11, 2010 4 P.M. (H.S.) 9 A.M. (H.S.)

Lector Mike Roncone Lucas Pammer

Ext. Communion Chester Goush Russell Yost

Ministers Julia Pride Chris Myhalsky

Altar Servers Someone Needed Dominic Myhalsky

Nick Myhalsky

April 10 & 11, 2010 6 P.M. (S.A.) 11:00 A.M. (S.A.)

Lector Jackie Smith John M. Chicarelli

Ext. Communion Marge Bacco Mary Jo Chicarelli

Ministers Lily Julian Jenny Gaither

Altar Servers Someone Needed Elliot Herberger

Zachary Herberger

Jacqueline Perich

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St. Anthony/Holy Spirit1660 Mary Lou Retton DriveFairmont, WV 26554-2099

304-363-1328

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