Cranberry Twp., Ellwood City and Zelienople Grouping

St. Gregory Parish

St. Ferdinand St. Gregory Holy Redeemer

Saint Gregory Church 2 West Beaver Street, Zelienople

Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am 11:30 am

Saint Ferdinand Church 2535 Rochester Rd, Cranberry Twp. Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00 pm

Holy Redeemer Church 415 4th St, Ellwood City

Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 pm 11:00 pm

Pentecost Sunday

June 9, 2019

Clergy for Parish Grouping Weekly Liturgical Schedule

Sunday, June 9, Pentecost Sunday Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Amy Tua - Husband, Ken Confessions after Mass

Sunday Morning 8:00 am Robert Dorsch - Brian & Pat Stirling 11:30 am Betty Morris - Polly McConahy Monday, June 10, Weekday, Tenth Week in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Theresa Zinkham - Burt & Connee Tuesday, June 11, Saint Barnabas, Apostle 8:00 am Toni Scassera - Son, Charlie Wednesday, June 12, Weekday 8:00 am Mary Pat Judge Thursday, June 13, Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Chruch 6:00 pm Richard Schawlder - Family Adoration after Mass Friday, June 14, Weekday 9:15 am Lily Angel Stauton - Ken & Kathy Saturday, June 15, Weekday 10:00 am Confessions at St. Gregory Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Theresa Zinkham - Bob & Claire Dorsch Confessions after Mass Sunday, June 16, The Most Holy Trinity 8:00 am Thomas Jonathan Little - St. Gregory X-C Team & GFF 11:30 am Vanessa Nalepa - John & Laura Cristalli The Diocese of Pittsburgh Victim Assistance Hotline phone number is: 1-888-808-1235

Pentecost Sunday

Administrator: Rev. John Gallagher 724-776-2888

Senior Parochial Vicars: Rev. Mark L. Thomas 724-758-4411 Rev. James Torquato 724-776-2888

Deacon: Donald C. Pepe E-Mail: doncpepe@verizon.net

Parish Staff

Pastoral Associate: Sister Patricia Myers, SHS E-Mail: srpatty1@verizon.net

Director of Faith Formation: Audra Brown E-Mail: ccd@stgregzelie.org Program Manager: Denise Knauff E-Mail: dknauff@stgregzelie.org

Music Director: Adam Blotzer E-Mail: blotzeradam@gmail.com

Safe Environment Coordinator: Diane Devens E-Mail: ddevens@stgregzelie.org

Parish Office: M-F 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 724-452-7245

Administrative Assistant: Mary Ann Thompson E-Mail: stgreg.parish@zoominternet.net

Parish Secretary: Diane Devens E-Mail: bulletin@stgregzelie.org

Assistant Secretary: Dorothy Spithaler

Maintenance Director: Jim Bucek

Youth Ministry: Charlotte Zilavy E-Mail: charmark25@gmail.com

St. Gregory School: 724-452-9731 School E-Mail: schooloffice@stgregzelie.org

Principal: Erin Harris E-Mail: eharris@stgregzelie.org School Cafeteria: Andy Harmer 724-452-8010

Ritzert Hall Rental: Dorothy Spithaler 724-538-8077

Gluten-Free Hosts are available. Please come to the Sacristy before Mass.

Sacrament of Baptism By appointment. Baptisms will be scheduled after parents have completed the bap-tism class and have obtained godparent sponsor letters and baby’s birth certificate.

Sacrament of Matrimony You must contact and meet with the priest at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Please call the St. Gregory office if you or a loved one is in need of this Sacrament. Father will also anoint following the Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. Gregory.

Sacrament of Holy Orders If you feel that God may be calling you to the Priesthood or to the Permanent Diaconate, please contact the parish office.

Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Saturday: 12:00 Noon & after 5:00 p.m. Mass - St. Gregory Also by appointment.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; Ps 87:1-3, 5-7; Jn 19:25-34 Tuesday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; 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: Prv 8:22-31; Ps 8:4-9; Rom 5:1-5; Jn 16:12-15

St. Gregory School Corner

Congratulations to our 8th Grade graduating class! Our Parish family wishes them success at their future high school:

Jonathan Allen: Quigley Catholic Michael Ammerman: North Catholic

Noah Bates: Quigley Catholic Sam Buchanan: Aquinas Academy

Ella Butterfield: Seneca Valley Alexis Chvala: North Catholic

Paisley Conver: Quigley Catholic Gabrielle Evans: Quigley Catholic

Ellie Fischer: North Catholic Maggie Foley: North Catholic Joe Harmanos: North Catholic Maddy Kelly: Quigley Catholic Jarrett Kopera: North Catholic

Cecilia Matusiak: Seneca Valley Sara McConnell: North Catholic Delaney O'Shea: North Catholic Dylan Paulson: North Catholic Emily Peacock: Seneca Valley Donovan Smith: North Catholic Tommy Zentner: North Catholic

DO YOU KNOW? Questions to ponder as a family.

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After the resurrection, Jesus was standing on shore and called out to his disciples who were in a boat. He told them how they could catch some fish. Peter got so excited to see Him that he jumped out of the boat and swam to shore while the others tended to the fishing net. Was this the first, second, or third time Jesus appeared to them?

Answer: third - John 21:14

June 9, 2019

Message from Bishop Zubik:

“My heart goes out to the faithful in Evans City and Zelienople areas as they suffer the effects of the fire at Saint Matthias Church. I am extremely thankful that no one was injured and that efforts were successful to remove the Blessed Sacrament from the church. Additionally, gratitude must also be expressed to the first responders who have been working diligently in the aftermath of the recent flooding in the area and who quickly attended to the fire. Your faith community remains in my prayers as you survey the damages and discern how best to move forward.”

Grateful for our belief, “Nothing is Impossible with God,” I am, Your Brother in Christ, Most Reverend David A. Zubik, Bishop of Pittsburgh.

Receive the Holy Spirit – After his resurrection from the dead, Jesus appears to his anxious Apostles and, knowing their fear and uncertainty, pours forth the Holy Spirit upon them and bestows his gift of peace. For the next forty days he promises that he will

be with them always and that he will send the Advocate to be with them as they will be called to continue his work in the world. Finally, after ascending to heaven, Jesus sends forth his Spirit at Pentecost to fill the Apostles with confidence and courage in order to go out to all the world to tell the good news and grow the Church. As the On Mission for The Church Alive! initiative continues to unfold, we are called to prayer for a new Pentecost in the Church of Pittsburgh. This new outpouring of the Holy Spirit can bestow the peace we seek in the midst of change and planning for the future. God’s Spirit can also fill us with the confidence and courage that all of us – clergy and faithful alike – will need to do our part to build up the Church and make it ever more alive! Visit onmissionchurchalive.org .

Weekday Mass Schedule Change for St. Gregory Parish - Beginning Thursday, June 27, and Friday, June 28 - The Mass times for Thursdays and Fridays will change from their current time to 8:00 am starting the week of the June 24. Adoration will follow Thursday’s morning Mass for 1hr. The 8:00 am Mass time for Friday will continue until the first School Mass on August 30, when it will revert to 9:15 am. Mass intentions will remain the same, only the Mass times will change. Love of God is the Flower – Mercy the Fruit. Please come and enjoy the fruit of God’s Divine Mercy and Love each Monday at 2:45 pm in the Church. Call Polly McConahy at 724.452.6336 with questions. Catholic Charities Annual Clay Shoot is June 14 at Seven Springs Resort. No experience is necessary. Entertain clients, colleagues, and friends while supporting those in need. Single tickets, team registration and/or event sponsorships are available at www.ccpgh.org. For more information, contact Steve Blanco at ccofpitt @gmail.com. St. Ferdinand Collects Used Eyeglasses and Frames - A local optometrist supports a Haiti vision trip and asks for your donations of gently used eyeglasses for a humanitarian trip to Haiti where free services are provided to everyone. Non-prescription cheaters, sunglasses and children’s glasses are especially needed. St. Ferdinand accepts them with or without lenses. Please bring glasses to the Parish Office.

*This excerpt from St. Ambrose’s treatise On the Mysteries was originally spoken to newly baptized Christians around the year 370 AD. It is used in the Roman Office of Readings on Friday of the 15th week in ordinary time. You can find this reading on our website www.stgregoryparish.org under ‘Liturgy of the Hours”. Knights of Columbus Invites everyone to a ‘Donut Social’ on Sunday, June 16 after the 8:00 am Mass.

Pentecost Sunday

This Week’s Events

Sunday, June 9: 9:15 am Appalachia Mission Trip leaves from upper lot

Monday, June 10: Return Donation Cards for Lawn Fete Basket Auction 2:45 pm Divine Mercy Prayer Group in Church (St G) 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Silver Rose prayer service

Tuesday, June 11: 7:00 pm Lawn Fete meeting in the school library

Wednesday, June 12: 7:00 pm ROLO in the school library

Friday, June 14: Appalachia Trip returns 9:00 am Rummage Sale Drop-off in BEC until 2:00 pm

Saturday, June 15: 9:00 am Rummage Sale Drop-off in BEC until 2:00 pm 10:00 am Confessions or by appointment

Lord, Send out your Spirit, And renew the face of the Earth (Psalm 104)

Hayden E. Rice Hannah Holmes Minnie Adame Ruth Flick Lily & Luca Didomenico Norbert Miller Dr. Robert Johnson Wray Bittel Adella Barr Jordan Petti Ronie Mathe Michael Mack Deacon Dave Varner Harlee Dischman Paul Nemeth Joan Roman Phillips Madalyn Hartman Joel Rivera Kathy Kreutzer Carol Gaudet Melanie Olsen Shea Skwortz Colton Patti Zivkovic Audrey Rauterkus John Kati John Schaffer Mac McCrory

Pray for Our Loved Ones Who are Sick

Have You Given to Our Parish Share? It’s not too late to help us reach our of goal of $97,738.00 to the Diocese, and this must be paid. If everyone does their share we can make our goal. All monies we collect over our goal stays here at our Parish for our needs. If you need a pledge card, call the parish office. Thank you in advance. Holy Redeemer Labor Day Cash Give-away! $50,000.00 in total cash prizes. Grand Prize $25,000.00. Call the Holy Redeemer Parish Office to reserve your favorite number and for more information at 724.758.4411, Ext. 110. The Appalachia Mission Group will leave after this Sunday’s, June 9, 8:00 am Mass to attend our week-long trip to Preston County, WV. Participants who have registered should meet in the upper lot, with their luggage, by 9:15 am to assist with loading the trailers. We will accept donated food products, healthy drinks, soda and packaged products which can be packed in a bagged lunch for our participants, up until we leave on Sunday. Thank you to all parishioners for your support with our hoagie sales and offerings. We ask for your continued prayers for a safe and successful week. If you would like to join this exciting mission next year, please contact Mindy at mdpasquale5@gmail.com. Join the Knights of Columbus tomorrow, Monday, June 10 at 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at St. Gregory Church for a Silver Rose prayer service. We will join in prayer for the sanctity of all human life, pray the rosary and proclaim the Gospel. Questions? Contact Rob at rpdepolo2 @gmail.com. Remembering Our Loved Ones - Our group of men and women would like to invite anyone who is finding it difficult to cope with a loss of a loved one to join us this Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the school library. We offer a relaxed setting and informal group talks about our loved ones, who they were and how we move on, in a non-clinical but very supportive way. Come and actively participate or just sit back and listen, and maybe make a new friend. Please join us. God Bless. Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held at St. Ferdinand this year on June 17 - 21. This epic African adventure engages the whole herd. At Roar, kids explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life. Registration forms are available on the table in the vestibule at St. Gregory Church or on the website www.stgregparish.org.

June 9, 2019

Collections

May 30 Ascension Offering: 139 $ 2,907.00 June 2 Sunday Offering: 256 $ 9,259.00

LAWN FETE NEWS The Lawn Fete is just a few short weeks away! We are still in need of volunteers for some of our favorite booths such as Bingo, Pan Game, Wheel games and kids games! Without volunteers we will have to start eliminating games. You can volunteer by going to the church website, www.stgregparish.org, and contact us through the Lawn Fete link

Next Lawn Fete Meeting is this Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00 pm in the school library.

Volunteers Needed June 8 at 7:00 am to unload trailer and grounds setup. Grounds setup continues on June 17, 18, 19 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. If you can spare some time, please feel free to come and help.

Raffle Tickets are still available in the back of the church. Please pick up a book or two to sell to your friends, relatives and neighbors.

Donations - If you would like to donate items for the dinner, the sign up is still available at the back of the church. Donations for the basket auction can be turned in NO LATER than tomorrow, June 10 as we will be making baskets that evening. Donations are needed for the Plant Stand and Dessert Booth.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday Dinners need donated desserts, purchased or home-made.

Thursday’s dinner will be a delicious stuffed pepper. Friday’s dinner will be a hand-battered or baked fish. Saturday’s dinner will be a pulled pork and brisket BBQ dinner. Dinners will be $12 for a large portion and $9 for a small portion. All dinners include a drink, sides, and dessert.

Entertainment - Thursday we will have the first ever Lawn Fete Karaoke Contest! You can register by going onto the church website www.stgregparish.org and into the Lawn Fete and Karaoke link. Friday and Saturday evening, This, That and The Other Thing will perform.

Rummage Sale in the Bergman Event Center - Drop-off will begin Friday, June 14 & Saturday, June 15 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Wednesday, June 19 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. NOTE: Items NOT accepted include: clothing (except infant’s up to 2T), stuffed animals, televisions, all computer equipment and no single item over 25 lbs.The rummage sale will open on June 20, 21, 22 from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.