May 24, 2020�

Parish Staff�

Pastor�����������������������������������Father Michael Gabler, O.S.B.�

Deacon�������������������������������������������������William "Bill" Gibson�

Deacon��������������������������������������������Andrew “Andy” Froberg�

Office Manager / Finance���������������������������Patsy McAllister�

Receptionist / Sec.��������������������������������������������Pat Kneidel�

Bulletin ������������������������������������������������������Kathy Reuscher�

Custodian����������������������������������������������������������Dave Farley�

Interparish Staff�

Nick Heise, Youth & Young Adult Ministry �����������781�1042�

Mary Lynn Carnovale, Faith Formation Sec.���������781�1042�

Facilitators:�

Nick Heise, Life Teen��������������������������������������������781�1042�

Kathy Cheatle, Elementary (1�5)���������������������������781�3009�

Nick Heise, Middle�School������������������������������������781�1042�

Mary Lynn Carnovale, Confirmation����������������������781�1042�

Sally Smith, Good Shepherd (Pre�First Grade)�����781�6422�

Elk County Catholic School System�

Sam MacDonald, President����������������������������������834�7812�

Bob Breindel, Director/Finance�����������������������������781�3144�

Susan Jansen, Director/Advancement������������������834�1480�

Jessica Fritz, Communications/ Marketing��������������834�1480�

School Principals�

Mrs. Debbie Slay, Principal, Catholic Elementary………834�4169�

John Schneider, Principal, ECCHS & Middle School ….834�7800�

Cafeterias�

Elementary������������������������������������������������������������834�4927�

Middle/High�����������������������������������������������������������834�7800�

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Confessions: Saturday: 11:00 a.m. in the Sacristy �

First Friday Week: �

Thursday: 4:00 p.m. in the Sacristy until all are heard �

Anytime by Appointment �

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Ministries & Committees�

Finance Council�����������������������������������������������Patty Brock�

Pastoral Council����������������������������������Christopher Martini�

RCIA������������������������������������������������������������Kathy Cheatle�

Liturgical Committee����������������������������������������Lois Sadley�

Music Director��������������������������������������������������Lois Sadley�

Care & Concern�������������������������������������������Church Office�

Social Committee������������Helene Burdick / Linda Brunner�

Buildings & Grounds������������������������������������Ron Herbstritt�

Sacred Heart Parish SUPER Bingo���Patsy, Jim & Helene�

Saint Anne Society����������Helene Burdick / Gerda Squires�

Small Faith Communities������������������Sam & Barbara Glatt�

Saint Vincent dePaul Society.���������������������Tom Dornisch�

Pre�Cana Coordinators��������������������������Phil & Sandy Hoh�

Natural Family Planning���������������Andy & Cathy Dornisch�

Cursillo Coordinators�������������������������������Mike & Kim Sloff�

Pregnancy Hotline�������Optionline.org or 800�712�HELP �

Pregnancy�������������������������������Pregnancydecisionline.org�

Post�Abortion Counseling�����������������Rachelsvineyard.org�

Youth Ministry Website������������������������ourdiscipleslife.org�

Boy Scout Troop 95 (smtroop95.com)����������Lad Kornacki�

Cub Scout Pack 95�������������������������������������Andy Dornisch�

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Bulletin Deadline Monday � 10:00 a.m. � In Writing�

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Mass Schedule�

Saturday � 4:00 p.m. �

Sunday � 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.�

Weekday � 6:15 a.m. (Monday�Friday)�

Holy Days � Listed in Bulletin�

Sacred Heart Catholic Church�

PA Charitable Trust�

337 Center Street � St. Marys, PA 15857 �

Sacred Heart Parish Office: 814�834�7861 Fax: 814�834�1376 ● Sacred Heart Parish Center: 834�4017 (Evening Hours)�

e�mail: sacredheartparish@windstream.net ● Website: www.sacredheartparish.us�

Parish Office Hours: 9:00 AM � 4:00 PM ��

Established 1876 �

Mission Statement�

Through our gifts of time, talents, and treasures, we serve our parish as we journey together to the Kingdom of God.�

This has been a �

different time for �

everyone, especially

for the Graduating

Class of 2020!!�

On May 24, 2020 the Senior Class of ECCHS will�

Graduate 57 students, 25 young men & 32 young ladies.�

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ECCSS, an educational ministry of the Diocese of

Erie, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, is committed

to the Highest standards of academic excellence. With

God as our constant source of inspiration, our mission is

to Develop the whole student in mind,

body, spirit, while nurturing the values of

knowledge, peace, & holiness. �

�

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE

STUDENTS OF ECCHS AND �

BEST OF LUCK WITH YOUR FUTURE!!�

Different Times~ Different Ways for the

Graduating Class of 2020!!�

St. Marys Area graduation is on �

May 29, 2020 this year. The Senior

Class has 171 students, the number �

of young men 86 & the young ladies 85.�

�

Growth�Oriented People�

Open�Mindedly�

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Developing�

Unique�

Team�Centered and �

Caring Citizens with�

Honor�

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE

STUDENTS OF SMAHS AND �

BEST OF LUCK WITH YOUR FUTURE!!�

Page Two Sacred Heart Church, PA Charitable Trust, St. Marys, Pennsylvania Established 1876 �

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT �

Will be Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. �

with NO Benediction. Remember Adoration Monday thru�

Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. NO Benediction. �

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Confessions: will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday in the

Sacristy on the Maurus St. entrance. Also, on �

Thursday before First Friday in the Sacristy at 4:00 p.m.

until all are heard. �

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PLEASE PRAY for the repose of the souls of all the

faithful departed especially Earl A. Woodard (in law of

Rose Mary “Toots” and Donald “Skip” Young). May God

grant them eternal rest and comfort all those who mourn

them.�

�

PRAYER LIST � Let us remember all the sick

especially Ken Bish, Carl Budistow, Laura Clark, �

Jim Confer, Gary Dreier, Alice Feldbauer, �

Louise Georgevich, Harold Gnan Jr., Beth Gornati, �

Baby Leo Jaques, Rose Johnston, Karen Laird, �

Tom Nellis Jr., Amanda Olson, Tammy Pearsall, �

Kathleen (Daisy) Rowley, Josh Seiler, Matthew Sharrow

& Linda (Frey) Thompson. We pray in hope that God’s

healing power may touch all those who are sick.�

�

SACRED HEART PRAYER CHAIN � If you want to be

placed on the prayer chain for any need, just call Rose

at 781�6430, or Ann at 834�6534. The names of those

listed on this prayer chain will not be published in the

bulletin. If you want a name to be listed in the bulletin,

please call the Parish Office.�

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE�

As Jesus appointed apostles, he also appoints parents

to represent Him in the family; “make disciples of your

children, baptizing and teaching them all I have taught

you. Don’t worry, I am with you always.” �

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BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASSES �

CANCELLED �

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PRE�CANA SESSIONS�

CANCELLED�

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WORD OF LIFE!! �

Does your marriage sometimes feel like the Tower of

Babel � each of you speaking but not understanding

each other? Gary Chapman identified�5 Love

Languages�that couples often use: words of affirmation,

acts of service, giving gifts, quality time, and physical

touch. Which is your strongest? �

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THANK YOU�

For the donations to the Church�

� $10, $10, $10, $20 in memory of Phyllis M. Decker�

May 23 (S): � � Vigil of Seventh Sunday of Easter�

� � †� Anne Wilson (An.)� �

May 24: � � Seventh Sunday of Easter�

� � � L/D of Pollick & Armanini Families�

� � ††� Aelred & Marie Schlimm� �

� � � For Sacred Heart Parishioners �

May 25 (M):� � St. Bede the Venerable, Priest, �

� � � Religious, Doctor of the Church �

� � †� Leander Herbstritt (An.)�

May 26 (T):� � Seventh Week of Easter �

� � ††� LaVern & Rachael Schaberl�

May 27 (W):� � Seventh Week of Easter �

� � ††� Frank & Rose (An.) Kneidel� �

May 28 (Th):� � Seventh Week of Easter �

� � � L/D of Andy & Eileen DePrater Family�

May 29 (F):� � Seventh Week of Easter �

� � †� Eugene E. Kraus (An.)�

May 30 (S):� � Vigil of Pentecost Sunday �

� � ††� Howard (An.) & Dorie McAllister�

May 31: � � Pentecost Sunday �

� � ††� John (An.) & Grace Cyone� �

� � � For Sacred Heart Parishioners�

� � †� Doris Celin (An.)�

FATIMA PRAYER GROUP�

Monday Night Apostolate of Fatima Prayer Group will

pray the Rosary at Sacred Heart Church starting at

6:00 PM. Please maintain Social Distancing.�

“31 DAY” VOCATION CALENDAR � Please �

consider joining the Parish “31 Club” for Vocations to

the Religious Life. Try to attend a Mass, Holy Hour OR

Pray on your chosen date and offer it for:�

� Priests/religious who have served our parish in the past.�

� For those priests, religious and deacons serving now.�

� To ask the Lord of the harvest for future vocations.�

25th� Dutch Wegemer, Cathy Schneider, Karen Dick�

26th� A.J. Feidler�

27th� Pamela Hunt, Marge Gerg�

28th� Patsy McAllister, Mark Bauer�

29th� Myra Trgovac, John Kosco�

30th� Jeanne Dippold, Gary Lang�

31st� The Steve Fritz Family, Leona Fritz �

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If you would like to be a part of the “31 Day” Vocation �

Calendar, please call the Parish Office at 834�7861 #1. �

The week of May 24, 2020 the Angel Lamps

in the Sanctuary burn for the following

intentions:�

� † Nancy McGill (An.)� �

� † Tom Miller�

Page Three� � May 24, 2020�

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DATES TO REMEMBER �

Mondays Praying the Rosary in Church 6:00 p.m.�

Remember, we are still maintain Social Distancing�

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FOR NOW~ �

ALL MEETINGS FOR MAY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED�

SPECIAL ENVELOPES FOR THE MONTH OF MAY�

May 24 International Needs �

Confessing Sins�

�

Question: �

If I go to the Sacrament of Penance and end up

repeating the same sins, does that mean I do not

have a strong enough intention to amend my life?�

�

Answer:�

There is a popular expression that says, “Be patient.

God isn’t finished with me yet!” Growing in faith and

holiness is an ongoing, life�long project, and our

struggle with sin is at the heart of it. As St. Paul

says, the good he intends to do, he does not do. The

evil he does not intend, he does! It is not always a

lack of intention, but more often the allure of evil that

makes it difficult to change.�

�

When we confess our sins, we are to come with a

fully contrite heart. You need to reflect on your true

feelings toward your actions before approaching the

sacrament. After confession, there are strategies

you can make to avoid falling into the same traps of

sin. First, pray for and seek out strength and

perseverance through multiple sacraments,

charitable work, and personal sacrifice. Second,

avoid occasions of sin when you might fail or be

sorely tempted. In doing these things, remind

yourself daily that it is a spiritual war we wage, and

with God’s grace, we will succeed.� � ©LPi�

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WALKING FOR SOULS~ Dust off your

sneakers and let’s start walking at the �

St. Marys Catholic Cemetery. We are �

starting a little later then last year and we

hope to see everyone on Wednesday, June 3, beginning

at 7:00 p.m. Like in past years, we will meet at the

Chapel to begin the Rosary. Can’t walk but would like to

join us, bring a lawn chair and sit by the Chapel to say

the Rosary. Please remember there are

NO pets permitted in the Cemetery. �

For any questions, �

give Bonnie a call at 834�3214 or �

call Kathy at 781�1109. �

Looking forward to see everyone!�

REFLECT ON SUNDAY’S READINGS~ �

�

First Reading: All these devoted themselves with

one accord to prayer (Acts 1:14a) �

Those closest to Jesus in his life gathered together in

the immediate aftermath of his resurrection and �

ascension. What sort of mixed emotions do you think

they experienced?�

�

Second Reading: Rejoice to the extent that you

share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory

is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly. (1 Pt 4:13)�

Peter encourages those who suffer for the faith to �

“ glorify God. “ When have you experienced this type of

redemptive suffering?�

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Gospel: “I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the

work that you gave me to do. Now glorify me, Father,

with you, with the glory that

I had with you before the

world began. “ �

(John 17:4�5)�

At the conclusion of his

farewell discourse, Jesus

offers a prayer of petition to

the Father for his disciples. �

How do you find Jesus’

words comforting? �

Page Four� �

Advanced Disposal�

St. Marys Oldest and best Waste

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Low Rates! Senior Discounts!�

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Service First. Safety Always. �

Youth & Young Adult Ministry�

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Remember Jesus loves you and so do WE!! �

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ATTENTION: Parish Scavenger Hunt:�

�

Find:�

The 2nd, 7th and 9th stations of the cross. �

What is happening? Or other station, and tell �

what is happening.�

The tabernacle: What is it used for?�

The presider’s chair: Who sits there?�

How many holy water fonts can you count in �

your church?�

A statue of a saint: Who is it; what do you know

about him/her?�

Choose one stained glass window and tell the �

story of what it shows.�

�

Happy scavenger hunting!�

�

If you have any questions please call the �

Faith Formation office: 781�1042 from 9 to 4. �

Rooted Youth Ministry is staying in compliance with the

Bishops orders, as well as the CDC. We are using all our

social media platforms to reach the youth for all their

spiritual needs!! Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.�

If you have questions, contact the office of �

Faith Formation Office at ourdiscipleslife@gmail.com�

�

Hello beautiful people of St. Marys!!�

Rooted Youth Ministry is alive and well; we hope you

are also!! If you wish to stay connected with Rooted �

follow us on facebook (@SMYouthMin) and if you do not

have an account then simply copy this link to our page!!! �

https://www.facebook.com/SMYouthMin/ �

This way you can see the new videos posted as well as

daily Mass!! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram

@rootedyouthministry18 to see the youth group

photos and videos of our nights/events!! For a more

regular and convenient way to stay connected download

the ‘groupme’ app on your phone (parents and students

alike!!!!) And search Rooted Youth Ministry and look for

the profile picture!!!! You all are in our prayers!!�

Stay connected and stay safe! God Bless you!!�

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Dear Parishioners of Sacred Heart, �

�

Many of you have been inquiring about the Sacred Heart

Parish Raffle Ticket Fundraiser. During these difficult

times and because of the “stay at home” guidelines, etc.

that have been announced during this pandemic, we had

no choice but to cancel the Parish Picnic. Since the �

tickets were already mailed to everyone in February and

also because it is one of the major fundraisers for �

Sacred Heart, we are still going to have the drawing but

haven’t decided on the date or where or how the drawing

will be conducted. We need your help to try to sell or buy

your tickets so we can reach our $22,000 prize goal and

then hopefully, after we have reached our goal, the rest

of the tickets sold will be the profit that will go to the

church to help defray expenses for the parish. Therefore,

the deadline of May 30 has been extended to at least the

end of June which gives everyone more time to sell their

tickets. Your support is greatly appreciated!!�

�

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of

you for your continued support of Sacred Heart Parish.

As Father Michael has mentioned in previous bulletins,

Sacred Heart Parishioners are always so faithful and

supportive of their parish. In all the years I have been at

Sacred Heart working in Finance, I always tell the new

Pastor, “All you have to do is ask and you will receive”!!

Sacred Heart parishioners have always pulled through

with every volunteer job, every project or renovation that

has been done, no matter what “YOU” have always

been “THERE” for Sacred Heart. Financially, as of the �

present, we are doing okay and that is because of your

continual generosity and support through your offertory

envelopes and tithing. So if this support continues, we

will hopefully be able to “weather the storm” until we

open our church for Masses and are able to physically

attend Mass and try to get back to our “new normal” way

of living. Please continue to use your envelopes so we

are able to meet our monthly expenses. �

“JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU”!!�

�

May God bless you for your continued support and may

He keep you safe & healthy. �

�

� � � � � Patsy McAllister�

� � � � � Office Manager/Finance�

CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL (CSA) Update�

Parish Assessment����������������������������������������$50,982�

# of Pledges�����������������������������������������������������������158�

Amount Pledged���������������������������������������������$28,200�

Received as of 5/19/2020������������������������������$21,690

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Note from Patsy�

PRAYER~ Lord, help me to get comfortable �

in the quiet, still moments. Show me the importance of �

stopping and removing distractions to spend time in �

Your presence. I don’t want to talk over You but�

help me to discipline myself long enough �

to hear what it is that You have to say. �

Amen.�

Page Five�

� � KID’S TIME READ THE GOSPEL: JOHN 14 7�14 COLOR AND DO THE PUZZLE�

�

Memorial Day�commemorates the men and women

who�died�while in the military service of their country, �

particularly those who died in battle or as a result of

wounds sustained in battle. In other words, the purpose �

of Memorial Day is to memorialize the veterans who made

the�ultimate sacrifice�for their country.�We spend time �

remembering those who lost their lives and could not come

home, reflecting on their service and�why we have the �

luxury and freedom that we enjoy today. We might consider

how we can support and safeguard their grieving�families

and loved ones who are left behind.�

� �

“In Flanders Fields”�

by John McCrae, May 1915�

�

In Flanders fields the poppies blow�

Between the crosses, row on row,�

That mark our place; and in the sky�

The larks, still bravely singing, fly�

Scarce heard amid the guns below.�

�

We are the Dead. Short days ago�

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,�

Loved and were loved, and now we lie�

In Flanders fields.�

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Take up our quarrel with the foe:�

To you from failing hands we throw�

The torch; be yours to hold it high.�

If ye break faith with us who die�

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow�

In Flanders fields.�

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