Facilitator Joan Jones - Holy Cross Parish, Youngwood
Transcript of Facilitator Joan Jones - Holy Cross Parish, Youngwood
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Holy Day Vigil 7:00 PM
8:00 AM
Weekdays 8:00 AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
HOLY CROSS DIRECTORY
Rev. William C. McGuirk
Pastor & Trust Administrator
Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Council: Gerald Andrews, Bob Kimmick,
Anthony & Sharon Rizzardi, Debbie Schotting,
Kay Sofranko, Joe Sostarich, Rose Yoder
Faith Formation: Brian Lohr
Finance Council: Mark Frick, Georgie Gamberoni,
Sally Hurrianko, Dennis McManus
Ministry of Care: Facilitator Joan Jones
Prayer Chain: Pat Cassa
Parish Staff Choir Director: Carol Sostarich
Organists: Linda Eismont, Carol Kalich, Mimi McManus
Sacristan: Eleanor Hamrock
Business Manager: Sara Thomas
Women’s Guild: President: Eleanor Hamrock
Health Ministry Coordinator/Parish Nurse: Melanie Orndoff
Knights of Columbus: Charles Stack Meeting 2nd Wednesday at 7:30 PM
Confession Saturday 4:00 PM
Marriages Call the parish office at least 6 months in advance.
Baptisms Contact the parish office.
Anointing of the Sick Call the parish office.
Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM—4:00 PM
facebook.com/hcyoungwood
Sunday, April 2, 2:00 PM
Holy Cross
Monday, April 3, 7:00 PM
St. Bruno
Tuesday, April 4, 7:00 PM
St. Paul
Wednesday, April 5, 7:00 PM
St. Benedict
Thursday, April 6, 7:00 PM
Our Lady of Grace
Saturday, April 8, 11:00 AM
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
Fifth Sunday of Lent April 2, 2017
With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption. Psalm 130:7
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat: Apr 1 5:00PM+
Sun: Apr 2 8:00AM+ 10:00AM+
2:00PM Mon: Apr 3 8:00AM+
Tue: Apr 4 8:00AM+
12:30PM
Wed: Apr 5 8:00AM+ Thur: Apr 6 8:00AM+
Fri: Apr 7 8:00AM
Sat: Apr 8 5:00PM+
Sun: Apr 9 8:00AM+
10:00AM+
esus is warned today that the tomb of Lazarus will have a stench. But Jesus has faced the stench of evil, sin, and death before—and has overcome it. When has being brutally honest with God and another human being helped you find healing and forgiveness? What darkness or sin keeps you from the love and life God promises us?
JESUS’ MINISTRY SUMMARIZED The story of the raising of Lazarus from the dead is the single
longest story (apart from the Passion) in the Gospel of John. In it we
find a summary of most of Jesus’ ministry. We see his very human
nature as he is moved by Martha and Mary’s sorrows and as he him-
self weeps at the tomb of Lazarus. He is the wisdom of God’s Word
made flesh as he explains to his followers that the death of Lazarus
will serve as a sign of the glory of God. He crowns the miracles he
works in John’s Gospel (which began with the most “human” miracle
of making new wine at Cana’s wedding) by raising Lazarus from the
dead—a “preview,” if you will, of his own death and resurrection to
come. This portrait of Jesus reminds us, as we near the end of our
Lenten journey, that he is with us, knows us, understands us in every
moment of our lives. He knows the joy of our human feasting, he
knows the sorrow of our weeping. As we prepare to walk with him
through the days of Holy Week, we are filled with faith that—
through Christ—God’s glory will be with us in every moment of our
lives and—with Christ—in our life everlasting. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Not until the thirteenth century do we find a mention of a locked
tabernacle. There’s some evidence for eucharistic towers also, but of-
ten these were in an obscure corner of the church, or even in the off-
limits sacristy. Many of us grew up “making visits” to Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament, but it’s clear this would raise some medieval eye-
brows in confusion! To the present day, the Eucharist is always re-
served only in a side chapel in many cathedrals. The principal focus in
a cathedral is always on the altar, symbol of Christ, and on the cathe-
dra, symbol of the pastoral ministry of the bishop.
In your parish church there is probably a “sanctuary lamp,” a
permanently lit candle or oil lamp indicating the presence of the
Blessed Sacrament. Sometimes it’s in a red glass, not for any particu-
lar reason except that it’s easy to find. There is a story of a bishop
missioned to Papua New Guinea who was distressed to find no sanc-
tuary lamps burning in his new diocese. The people patiently ex-
plained that their churches were woven of grass, and that they de-
cided to place a chief’s standard, a trident, in front of the tabernacle.
That was a sign in their culture that the “chief” was at home, like
raising the flag over Buckingham Palace. The bishop, an Irish import,
didn’t appreciate the British reference, so he ordered the candles
back. The first church to burn to the ground was the cathedral, and
after two more, the chief’s tridents returned. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Fifth Sunday of Lent (Vigil) Stella Morgan (Elizabeth Echard)
Fifth Sunday of Lent Joan Derco (A) (Children & Grandchildren)
Stella & Albert Morgan II (Tracy & Gino Scamardii)
Lenten Penance Service
Lenten Weekday Patricia Vallozzi (B) (Family)
Lenten Weekday, St. Isidore, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Barry Stinebiser (Wife, Ann & Son, Mark) Stations of the Cross
Lenten Weekday, St. Vincent Ferrer, Priest Dolores Griffin (Lisa Brady)
Lenten Weekday William E. Mitchell, III (A) (Andrea Hedrick, Mother)
Lenten Weekday, St. John Baptist de la Salle, Priest No Mass
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Vigil Kenneth E. Geiger (Terri Hart, Daughter)
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Living & Deceased Holy Cross Members
Anthony Benyacko (A), Dennis Weeks & Terrie Kohan (B) (Paul & Dorothy Carbisiero)
The world-renowned Pittsburgh Symphony will return to Saint Vincent
Archabbey Basilica on Saturday, April 29th at 7:30 p.m., under the direc-
tion of Maestro Manfred Honeck. The Symphony will perform Bruckner’s
Symphony No. 8, the crowning musical achievement of the composer.
There will be a pre-concert reception at 5:30 p.m. in the Fred Rogers Cen-
ter. Maestro Honeck and members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
will be in attendance to meet those attending the reception. The reception
will benefit the Students First Fund. Tickets for the concert are $25 and
tickets for the Reception are $100 and will include preferred seating dur-
ing the concert. For tickets and more information call 724-805-2177 or
visit eventregistration.stvincent.edu/pso2017.
Stewardship 3/26/17
Offertory $4,974 Loose Collection $212 Monthly Inflation $70 Children’s Collection $33 Total $5,289 Candles $100 Ash Wednesday $10 Holy Thursday $35 Good Friday/Holy Land $35 Easter Donation $35 Home Missions $25 Easter Flowers $180 Budget: $6,600 Over/Under -1,311
Sincere thanks for your financial stewardship to Holy Cross Parish.
COME AND PRAY First Friday
Eucharistic Adoration
Christ’s great love for us was shown
when he was crucified on the cross
and gave us eternal life. Come and
give Jesus a few minutes of love and
adoration 9:00 AM—3:00 PM Friday,
April 7. We will pray the rosary at
12:00 Noon.
Diocesan
Lenten Appeal
Goal: $67,000
Total Pledged: $33,390
Percent of Goal: 49%
Number of Pledges 89
Due to HIPPA Law, Westmoreland
Hospital can no longer tell pastors who is
ill. Families must call the office.
If you are admitted to the hospital and wish
to have a Catholic Chaplin visit you, you
must let them know.
Any personal injury on church property,
please make sure you call the office or
speak to the priest.
United Together at Holy Cross. All week-
ends in Lent we will collect paper products
that will be distributed at the Youngwood
Food Bank. Please bring paper products to
any weekend mass during Lent.
Thank you
Lenten Luncheon & Service — Youngwood Ministerium — Wednesdays at
Noon. Meager Meal of soup and bread with Lenten Reflection. April 5 St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
April 12 Holy Week—No Luncheon Scheduled
Luncheon will start at 12:00. A free will donation will be accepted.
THE PARKING LOT BEHIND THE
SCHOOL ABOVE THE RECTORY:
ATTENTION! SAFETY AWARENESS!
Please park like good Christians. Allow
others access by creating three rows. Pull up
so that others can park straight behind you.
One thousand blessings if you implement
this request.
Las Vegas Super Bingo will be held Friday,
April 7th in Marian Hall, St Bartholomew
Church, Route 119, Crabtree. Doors open at 6
PM. Early Bird begins at 7:40 PM.
For more info call 724 837 0197.
Aquinas Academy is excited to announce an
expanding preschool program. The 2017/2018
school year will include a PK3 two days half
day or full day. There will be a PK4 three
days half day or full day. New this year, PK4
five days half day or full day. Parents will be
able to choose the number of days that best
fits their child and know that they can change
from half day to full day as the child becomes
ready. For more information and your per-
sonal tour with the principal, Mr. Joseph Rice,
please contact the school at 724-834-7940, or
email us at [email protected]. For
more information, you can go to our website
at www.aquinasacademy.org.
Job Opening Seton Center Adult Day Service: Job avail-
able: Adult Day Service - Program Aid, part-
time Mon. - Fri. Includes Paid Time Off and
Paid Holidays. If interested please call Sr.
Kathleen at 724-832-2810.
Women Guild meeting scheduled
for April 11 has been cancelled.
Women’s Guild meeting has been
rescheduled for April 18 at 6:30
PM.
Bishop Malesic to lead Divine Mercy Sunday service April 23 in Greensburg Bishop Edward C. Malesic will lead a Divine Mercy Sunday outdoor service and
eucharistic procession April 23 at 3 p.m. in St. Clair Park, Greensburg. In the
event of inclement weather, the service will be moved to Blessed Sacrament
Cathedral.
Visitation Church, Mt. Pleasant
All You Can Eat Pancake, Egg & Sau-
sage Breakfast Sunday, April 23, 2017
8am -12noon. Visitation community
center. Menu: pancakes, eggs, sau-
sage, toast & beverage of your choice.
Adults/$6.00, children (10 & under)/
$3.00 & toddlers (3 & under)/Free
Buckwheat cakes will be available as
well as take-out. Tickets can be
purchased at the door.
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION – Father Frank Gan will lead a Divine Mercy
Devotion and speak about God’s Divine Mercy and Forgiveness on Sunday, April
23rd from 2:30-3:30pm at St. Edward Parish, 120 St. Edwards Lane, Herminie. The
afternoon includes Exposition, Scripture Reading, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Bene-
diction. Confessions will be held from 1:30 – 2:25pm. A social will follow in the
church hall. We welcome baked goods and finger foods by those attending. Infor-
mation by calling Veronica at 724-757-8784.
Youth Ministry: Here at Holy Cross Youth Ministry we encourage
our young people to hear God’s Word, to nurture a relationship with God
through prayer and heed the call to serve others. We usually meet every other
Sunday from 6 pm - 8 pm in the youth area below the worship area.
April 23rd - Meeting 6 pm - 8pm.
May 7th - 6 pm - 8 pm Special guest Mary Blythe will be with us to talk
about and teach us how to make our own Rosaries. Everyone will make their very
own Rosary to take home.