St. Barbara Catholic Church  

45 Prestley Road , Bridgeville, PA 15017  

Parish Information  

Very Rev. Dennis P. Yurochko, VJ, JCL, STL Pastor

dyurochko@diopitt.org

Rev. Joseph M. Freedy Parochial Vicar

jfreedy@diopitt.org

John Paul Gaston RCIA/RCIC Coordinator johnpaul@stbarbpgh.org

Jennifer Kuglar, BA, M.Ed

Religious Education Coordinator jennifer@stbarbpgh.org

 

Mariangela Lorence, BS Church Secretary/Safe Environment Coordinator

mariangela@stbarbpgh.org

Michael McGrath, LEM, AS, BS, MBA Certified Business Manager

Associate Organist michael@stbarbpgh.org

Isaac Summers, BA, MA

Youth Minister isaac@stbarbpgh.org

Emily Wardle, BS, M.Ed Music/Choir Director emily@stbarbpgh.org

Masses

Saturday Evening at 4:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Holy Day Masses as announced in the bulletin

Weekday Masses M,T,W,T,F at 7:00 AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 1:00 PM

 Parish Office: 412-221-5152 /Parish Fax:412-221-7935

Parish email: stbarb@comcast.net Parish Website:

stbarbpittsburgh.org Communion to Homebound

Call the rectory office to make arrangements. Baptism

Call the rectory office to make arrangements. Marriage

Contact the Parish Office. Arrangements must be made six months prior to the date of wedding.

Office for Priestly Vocations email vocations@diopitt.org

PA Child Abuse Protection Services

1-800-932-0313

Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline

1-888-808-1235 New Parishioners

are always welcome - contact the parish office Bulletin

All announcements due before noon on Monday

Parish Mission Statement

St. Barbara Parish carries on the faith tradition estab-lished in 1894 by our Slovenian and German ancestors. Like our founders, we are called by Baptism to live as ex-amples of Catholic faith and values, and as witnesses of Christ in the world. Our parish is small in size but great in heart. We are a diverse community who together seek to strengthen faith through liturgy and education, and through service to community in charity. We strive to love God with all our hearts and minds. We invite you to join us in celebration of God’s holy sacra-ments, to serve His One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, and to spread His Gospel, the Word of Jesus Christ.

Pray for the Sick

Pray for the sick of our parish, our family and friends, especially David Chabala, Geoff Skundrich, Nicholas Fratto, Michael Carolan, Karen Recrosio, Margaret Vallelunga, Gloria Fortunato, Edna Koczaja, John Pulford, Mary Ann Chabala, Maria Klemencic, Mary Rosato, Ann Mary Mazzocco, Lois Rosati, Kathy D’Amico, Sophie Kramzer, Catherine Petrich, Maureen Wirant, and those in nursing homes and their caregivers; the return of inactive members of our parish to the practice of their faith; the respect of all human life and the end of abortions. We pray for the safety of our troops, their safe return and for their families at home.

Call the rectory office if you are homebound or in a nursing home and would like to receive Communion or if you are a patient in a hospital and would like a visit from a priest, please call 412.221.5152.

This week at St. Barbara’s Parish

June 14 Project Bologna Sandwich 10:00 AM [Hall]

Rosary 7:00 PM [Church]

June 15 Helping Hands Mee ng 6:30 PM [Hall]

June 16 Wedding 3:30 PM Max Brindel & Kaitlyn Gilfoyle

June 17 Reconcilia on 1:00 PM [Church]

Wedding 2:00 PM Marc Spina & Emily Wardle

June 18 Corpus Chris Sunday

June 20 Knights of Columbus Mee ng 7:00 PM [Hall]

A Look Ahead:

July 1 No Adora on of the Blessed Sacrament

July 29 & 30 St. Barbara Parish Celebra on Weekend

Ministers of Worship June 17th and 18th

Saturday 4:00 PM Valerie Benson (Host) 4:00 PM Mike Sarnowski (Cup) Denise Sarnowski (Cup) Mary Pine (Lector) Julia Sarnowski (Server) Nicholos Benson (Server) Need (Server) Sunday 8:00 AM Steve Reinstadtler (Host) CJ Reinstadtler (Cup) Veronica Godleski (Cup) Janie Welsh (Lector) Brittany Reinstadtler (Server) Colleen Welsh (Server) Gianna Mantick (Server) 11:00 AM John Plumeret (Host) Ralph Kelly (Cup) Nicole Magdich (Cup) Mike Pugliese (Lector) Ryan Pirain (Server) Ben PIrain (Server) Noah Magdich (Server)

If you are a minister and see a need, please step forward

to fill the position.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday June 10th 4:00 P.M. +Leona and Peter Ebner [Family] Sunday June 11th 8:00 A.M. +Fr. Joseph Cvelbar [Teodora Beccari] 11:00 A.M. People of St. Barbara Parish Monday June 12th 7:00 A.M. +Elizabeth Chabala [Stephen and Jennifer Kuglar] Tuesday June 13th 7:00 A.M. +Bud Carr [Family] Wednesday June 14th 7:00 A.M. + John Bobby [John and Joyce Bobby] Thursday June 15th 7:00 A.M. +Joan Alderdice [Sisters, Pat and Jean] Friday June 16th 7:00 A.M. +Guy Presutti [Fr. Dennis] 3:30 P.M. Wedding— Brendel~Gilfoyle Saturday June 17th 2:00 P.M. Wedding— Spina~Wardle 4:00 P.M. +Theresa Lukehart [Ronald and Diane Moehler] Sunday June 18th 8:00 A.M. People of St. Barbara Parish 11:00 A.M. +William Hannah [Family]

Sanctuary Candle The Sanctuary Candle burns as a reminder

of Jesus’ presence in the Tabernacle. This week the candle is burning in loving memory of Ann Kos Witt from Kos Family.

Offertory Collections

May 27-28, 2017 210 Envelopes $ 4,796.00

Cash/ Loose Checks $ 1,512.00

Parish Share 2017 12 Envelopes $ 269.00

1:00 PM Mass—May 21 9 Envelopes $ 730.00

Catholic Relief 11 Envelopes $ 206.00

Ascension Thursday 64 Envelopes $ 1,166.00

Total 306 Envelopes $ 8,679.00

Traveling this summer?

Don't forget to make Mass a prior-ity while you're on vacation.

You can make Mass something the whole family can look forward to by planning a family activity

afterward. Or check to see if there are outdoor Masses at a parish near you. It is also fun to explore different churches and experience the unique flavor of parishes across the country (or around the world). Visit www.MassTimes.org for churches and Mass times.

St. Barbara Helping Hands

Upcoming Events/Mee ngs

First Wednesday of each month St. Barbara and Holy Child Parish Prayer Shawl Ministry. 1:00 PM in Holy Child Rectory. Contact person for further informa on is Mary Jane Longo. 412.221.1087.

June 14 Project Bologna Sandwich. Wednesday, 10 am in St. Barbara's Social Hall.

June 15 Thursday, 6:30 pm. Monthly Helping Hands mee ng.

* For further informa on on any event, please contact Pam-ela Fantoni at 412.638.2306/412.276.3266 OR Karen Wil-liams at 412.221.4101/412.915.3749. email: stbarbarahelp-inghands@gmail.com or view us on Facebook.

On Mission: A New Pentecost - Come, Holy Spirit and fill us with your gift of Wonder and Awe in God’s Presence. May we never forget that our lives are made for what is eternal (heaven), not what will pass away (earth). May we always stand in amazement before God and the wonderful ways he is at work in our lives, the world and the Church. May we be free from sin to maintain our union with God and may we reflect His love as we are united with our brothers and sisters. As we journey On Mission for The Church Alive! inspire us to be open and trusting to the changes that await us and strengthen us to live our baptismal call of building up the Kingdom of God on earth. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to stay informed.

Now that Pentecost has descended upon us, have you given thought to the gifts that you have received? We are all called to do or be something……. As Vincentians (members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul), we strive to help the poor in our community. We follow Jesus’ di-rective to “go in pairs” and evaluate the needs of the per-sons who reach out to us. Sometimes it’s a chronic low income situation, other times it’s a sudden loss of employ-ment or medical emergency. Everyone is meet with the love of the Lord as we consider ways to best help them. Can you see yourself in this role of assisting others? We gather twice monthly to share friendship, prayer and then

discern the best possible course of ac-tion for our “clients”. Please consider joining us – call Nancy or Dick 412-220-2204. If you happen to be a person/family in need of help with rent, utilities, food, clothing, or medicine, please call Holy Child Parish Office 412 221-5213.

For your convenience and ultimately the needs of the poor, Holy Child Church now has 2 blue St. Vincent de Paul clothing bins in the back parking lot. You can use them for clothing, linens and shoes. Everything is put to good use. Excess clothing, not distributed to people in need, is sold at our local thrift stores or recycled. The proceeds are then used to help people with housing, food and utilities. Please DO NOT leave any items on the ground, the bins are emptied on a regular basis, so just come back in a couple days. Thank you for your support!

OLG Rummage Sale 1734 Bower Hill Road Pittsburgh PA 15243

PREVIEW SALE $5 – Thursday, June 15, 6-8p.m.

Friday, June 16, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Miller Pavilion and Conroy Hall MC/V accepted

Quo Vadis Days -- What does it mean to be a Catholic Man? High school men, don’t miss Quo Vadis Days, three days dedicated to learning more about the priesthood, deepening your faith, and better discerning God’s call in your life. Quo Vadis Days will take place at Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School, July 16-18. It will include brotherhood, Mass, sports, adoration, and dynamic talks. All men entering 10th, 11th, 12th grades and freshman year of college are welcome. The retreat costs $40; schol-arships are available. Register by July 7 at www.PGHPriest.com.

St. Barbara's Weekend Celebration July 29 and 30

Anyone interested in putting together a basket for the drawing on Sunday at the picnic please contact Karen Williams at 412.915.3749. All donations will be welcome. Remember the more baskets, the better chance you have to win one! If you have already committed to donating a basket, thank you. Tickets will be available for purchase Saturday and Sunday.

Also, we will have a Bake Sale booth open both days. So dig through your favorite recipes for all your sweet treats. Donations are asked to be portioned, wrapped and brought to the booth. Baked goods will be needed for both days.

Congratulations to parishioner Courtney Phoennik, who won the WPIAL AAA Triple Jump Championship!

Courtney is the daughter of John and Shelley Phoennik, and is a 2017 graduate of South Fayette High School.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Cor 1:1-7; Ps 34:2-9; Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 2 Cor 1:18-22; Ps 119:129-133, 135; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Cor 3:15 — 4:1, 3-6; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 116:10-11, 15-18; Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Mt 5:33-37 Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58

Any male aged 18 or older that is interested in joining the St. Barbara Knights of Columbus is asked to contact Grand Knight, Doug Sethner at 412-279-1465 or at dse1964@verizon.net.

THE INEXPRESSIBLE MYSTERY The God of the universe is mysterious. Sci-ence has not been able to solve the mystery of how the universe came into being or explain exactly what continues to give it creative energy and masterful design. No religion asserts that it has found words to name fully the ineffable mystery of God, for no mat-ter what name we use, God always transcends our limited ability to understand. God is a mystery to be believed, not known. And yet, we Christians believe that our name for God best expresses that inexpress-ible mystery: God is the Most Holy Trinity of three persons united in a communion of love, pouring forth that creative, saving, sanctifying love into the world. Today’s scriptures celebrate the mystery of the Trinity and give us clues for living that mystery in our lives. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The Lord, merciful and gracious, rich in kindness and faithfulness (Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9). Psalm — Glory and praise for ever! (Daniel 3). Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, rejoice. Live with one another in peace, and the God of peace will be with you (2 Corinthians 13:11-13). Gospel — God did not send the Son to condemn the world, but to give it abundant life (John 3:16-18). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights re-served

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity Monday: Tenth Week in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Anthony of Padua

Wednesday: Flag Day Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

Festival of Praise for Vocations -- Come to praise God for the five men to be ordained to the priesthood and pray for an increase in priestly vocations at the Festival of Praise for Vocations, Thursday, June 22 at 7:00 pm at St. Paul Cathedral. The night includes Adoration, a reflection from Bishop Zubik, praise and worship music by Carl and Erin Stuvek, Evening Prayer sung by the St. Paul Cathe-dral Schola, opportunity for confession, and a light recep-tion. For more information, contact Theresa Sullivan at tsullivan@diopitt.org or (412)456-3123.

Breakfast with the Bishop -- College and post college men, come to enjoy Breakfast with the Bishop on Satur-day, June 24 at 7:30 am in Synod Hall of St. Paul Cathe-dral, before the priestly ordinations. Father Nick Vaskov will cook breakfast, Father Mike Ackerman will speak on how to discern your vocation, and Bishop Zubik will host a Q&A session. It all leads up to the outpouring of grace upon the Church to occur with the ordination of five men to the priesthood at 10:00 am. No cost. To register for the breakfast, email tsullivan@diopitt.org.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

It is often heard that today’s observance is an “idea feast,” and that it is somewhat difficult to grasp its meaning. Other great solemnities, such as Christmas and Easter, have an easily grasped core. Yet, even though the Trinity is at the heart of our faith, firmly declared in the Creed since the Council of Nicea in 325, we are used to having people shrug and say, “Well, it’s a mystery.”

Perhaps it is more helpful to think of this as a “relationship feast,” since it unveils our deep-est identity. Dorothy Day was a great social reformer, pacifist, and ardent lover of the Trinity. When people told her that she would certainly be canonized one day (the process is indeed under-way), she protested dismissively by remarking that people were raising a fuss just because she was not afraid to talk about God. She loved the Trinity, and treasured the traditional icon for the feast, also known as “The Hospitality of Abraham,” depicting the three angelic beings seated at a table tilted to-ward the viewer and laden with bread and wine. For her, the Trinity revealed the heart of the Catholic life, three C’s if you will: community, communica-tion, and communion. That was not an “idea” for her, but what it means to be created in the image of the Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.