April 26, 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:�

Leslie Gahr/Nick Heise, Life Teen�������������������������781�1042�

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

Nick Heise/Leslie Gahr, Middle�School�����������������781�1042�

Leslie Gahr, 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: Anytime by Appointment�

Call the Parish Office 834�7861 #1 �

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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.�

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Our thank you to �

Patty Schwer for the new and

beautiful banner this Easter

Season that gives praise to

Our Risen Lord.�

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Also a big thank you to Patty

Posteraro and the decorating

crew, for the simple beautiful

Easter decorations in the

Church. �

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This is a year that will be �

unforgettable to all of us.�

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Check out page three for �

additional Easter pictures.�

God Bless each one of you.�

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

PLEASE PRAY for the repose of the souls of all the

faithful departed especially Joan M. Hanes (Mother of

Kathy Heindl and Lisa Nissel). May God grant them

eternal rest and comfort all those who mourn them.�

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PRAYER LIST � Let us remember all the sick

especially Ken Bish, Laura Clark, Jim Confer, �

Gary Dreier, Alice Feldbauer, Louise Georgevich,�

Harold Gnan Jr., Beth Gornati, Baby Leo Jaques, �

Rose Johnston, Tom Nellis Jr., Amanda Olson, �

Tammy Pearsall, Sandy Planeta, �

Kathleen (Daisy) Rowley, Josh Seiler, Matthew Sharrow,

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

healing power may touch all those who are sick.�

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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.�

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The Lady of Fatima~ First Saturday Children’s �

Rosary~ May 2 at the Housler’s Residence 10/11 a.m. �

Call Bonnie at 834�3214. Light refreshments will follow. �

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A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE�

In today’s gospel the disciples were returning home so

“downcast” they did not recognize Jesus walking with

them. In our homes we can be so overwhelmed with

responsibilities we don’t see God with us, either. ��

Today’s gospel tells us to pause �and open our eyes to

“see Christ” in each other. ��

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BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASSES �

CANCELLED �

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PRE�CANA SESSIONS�

CANCELLED�

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WORD OF LIFE!! �

"Jesus himself drew near and walked with them..." �

(Luke 24:15) Take a walk together today or soon and

while you are walking imagine Jesus walking with you

and talking through your beloved to you.�

April 25 (S): Vigil of Third Sunday of Easter�

� � � L/D of Emilio & Joan Uberti Family

April 26: � � Third Sunday of Easter�

� � � For Sacred Heart Parishioners�

� � � L/D of Piccolo & McGill Families�

� � †� Frances Whitford (An.)� �

April 27 (M):� � Third Week of Easter �

� .� ††� Fred & Dorothy Fledderman� �

April 28 (T):� � Third Week of Easter �

�� †� Nadine Ruth Landis�

April 29 (W):� � St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin, �

� � � Doctor of the Church�

� � †� Eugene E. Kraus� �

April 30 (Th):�� Third Week of Easter �

� � ††� Frank (An.) & Rose Kneidel�

May 1 (F):� � Third Week of Easter �

� � ††� Al & Catherine (An.) Pfeufer�

May 2 (S): � � Vigil of Fourth Sunday of Easter�

� � ††� Margaret Bonfardine (An.) & �

� � � Amy Bradley (An.)�

May 3: � � Fourth Sunday of Easter�

� � � L/D of Patrick (An.) & �

� � � Catherine (Mertel) Gorman Family

� � � For Sacred Heart Parishioners�

� � � Gary & Mary Ann Lang�

� � � 55th Wedding Anniversary � �

The week of , 2020 the Angel Lamps in the Sanctuary

burn for the following intentions�

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To schedule a particular intention or week, please call

the Parish Office at 834�7861. The donation is $10.�

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.�

27th� Pamela Hunt, Marge Gerg�

28th� Patsy McAllister, Mark Bauer�

29th� Myra Trgovac, John Kosco�

30th� Jeanne Dippold, Gary Lang�

1st� � Rose Johnston, Terri Bish�

2nd�� Catherine Labant, Joe Lynch�

3rd � Sue Dornisch, Andy Dornisch�

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 April 26, 2020 the Angel

Lamps in the Sanctuary burn for the

following intentions:�

� † Margaret Bonfardine (An.)� �

� † Amy Bradley (An.)� �

Easter Flowers in Memory/Honor of Loved Ones�

Donors:� � In Memory of ���

� � In Honor of:�

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Bauer, John B. � Roselyn Bauer�

Dippold, M/M Damian� Harold & Elaine Yeager �

� � � Donald & Yvonne Dippold�

Fox, Fran, Joyce & Family Francis Fox, Sr., �

� � � � Evelyn Fox, �

� � � � Claude & Hazel Gordon�

Newel, Linda & Tom� Celine & Earl Feldbauer�

� � � � � Rose & Mack Newell�

O’Dell, Velma� � �

Page Three� � April 26, 2020�

DATES TO REMEMBER �

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

Remember, Please maintain Social Distancing �

May 1� SH Super BINGO has been CANCELLED�

SPECIAL ENVELOPES FOR THE MONTH OF MAY�

May 3 Good Shepherd�

May 3 Father’s Day�

May 17 School Support�

May 21 Ascension�

May 24 International Needs �

AREA NEWS�

ADORATION AT QUEEN of the WORLD has been

CANCELLED!!�

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MATERNITY CLOSET DIAPER DRIVE has been

CANCELLED for MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND�

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Pray for us, loving Mother,�

and gain for our nation and world,�

and for all our families and loved ones,�

the protection of your holy angels,�

that we may be spared the worst of this illness.�

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For those already afflicted,�

we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and �

deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable

and fearful, wipe away their tears and help them to trust.�

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In this time of trial and testing,�

teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to

be patient and kind.�

Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to

our hearts.�

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We come to you with confidence,�

knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother,�

health of the sick and cause of our joy.�

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Shelter us under the mantle of your protection,�

keep us in the embrace of your arms,�

help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. �

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Amen.�

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Your Convenience is Our Priority�

Youth & Young Adult Ministry�

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If you have any questions please call the Faith Formation

office at 781�1042 from 9 a.m. to noon. �

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.�

You can also email your coordinator for your level at:�

Kathy Cheatle, Elementary, skirun@windstream.net�

Nick Heise, Middle School, christdisciple19@gmail.com�

Leslie Gahr, Life Teen, leslie.gahr@st�boniface.org�

Remember Jesus loves you and so do WE!! �

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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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Child Protection and Creating Safe Environments�

Child Abuse Prevention Month:��

Mandated Reporters�in the Diocese of Erie are people

who hold positions of trust in our schools, parishes,

agencies and institutions and are mandated by �

Pennsylvania law and the diocesan Policy for the �

Protection of Children to report suspected abuse of a

minor. All employees and volunteers working/serving for

the Diocese of Erie, in our parishes, schools or agencies

are considered mandated reporters both legally and �

morally obligated to report any reasonable suspected

child abuse to ChildLine, the local police, or other �

appropriate agency. �

Visit�https://www.eriercd.org/childprotection/��

to read the specific reporting procedures required �

by the diocese.�

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Centuries ago, when our fellow Christians were

building the astonishing Gothic Cathedrals of Europe,

the whole town or city would contribute to the work.

Sometimes they would do so directly.�

They would quarry the stone from somewhere

outside the city, and every townsperson would put their

own stones onto carts. Some of the carts and wagons

became so heavy that they would require hundreds of

people to pull them to the building site.�

Yes, the people themselves would pull those

carts.�

They would harness themselves to the carts with

ropes, or just grab onto ropes attached to the carts full of

stone for the rising cathedral. And all together they

would pull the cart along. Sometimes they would sing

hymns as they pulled.�

Most of the time they would pull in silence, each

one praying to the Lord in the quiet of their heart,

thinking about how much Christ had sacrificed himself

on the cross to be able to offer them salvation, and

offering him prayers and their own sacrifice in

thanksgiving, and in penance for their sins.�

They had no iPod's to listen to as they worked,

and no pay check to look forward to. What gave them

the strength to carry on that backbreaking work, week

after week, month after month, decade after decade?�

It was prayer. They pulled those carts loaded

with stone, and while they pulled, they prayed.�

We too are pulling our carts through life, loaded

with the stones of suffering, frustration, and hardship.

And if we become men and women of prayer, we will not

only find the strength to keep on pulling, but the Holy

Spirit, the master architect, will even build those stones

of suffering into beautiful cathedrals, glorifying God and

filling hearts with joy for all eternity.�

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� � � � Fr. Michael�

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK~ Is God a real Being

for you or simply an idea to be entertained? Often, we �

reduce God to a set of ideas, theories, and principles

and neglect to see Him as the One who takes joy in �

helping us understand all of the events and mysteries of

life. God delights in journeying with us and is the only

one who can fill us with joy and make our hearts burn

with excitement and jubilation. He is the One who assists

us in recognizing the truth that is before us and �

interpreting not only the jewels of Sacred Scripture but

the events of history. If we recognize God, we can also

see that He inspires us to see the divine meaning of our

own lives as well. Sometimes it takes us a little time. �

After all, even Jesus’ closest friends had to walk with him

for a while on the road to Emmaus

before their eyes were opened in the �

breaking of bread. �

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(copyright LPi)�

Page Five�

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Catherine of Siena (25 March 1347 � 29 April 1380), a laywoman associated with the �

Dominican Order, was a mystic, activist, and author who had a great influence on Italian

literature and the Catholic Church. Canonized in 1461, she is also a Doctor of the Church.�

She was born and raised in Siena, and at an early age wanted to devote herself to God,

against the will of her parents. She joined the Dominican tertiaries. She made herself

known very quickly by being marked by mystical phenomena such as invisible stigmata �

and a mystical marriage. Her influence with Pope Gregory XI played a role in his �

decision to leave Avignon for Rome. She was then sent by him to negotiate peace with �

Florence. After Gregory XI's death and peace concluded, she returned to Siena. �

She dictated to secretaries her set of spiritual treatises The Dialogue of Divine Providence.

The Great Schism of the West led Catherine of Siena to go to Rome with the pope. She

sent numerous letters to princes and cardinals to promote obedience to Pope Urban VI �

and defend what she calls the "vessel of the Church." She died on 29 April 1380, �

exhausted by her penances. Urban VI celebrated her funeral and burial in the Basilica of

Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome.�

The devotion around Catherine of Siena developed rapidly after her death. She was �

canonized in 1461, declared patron saint of Rome in 1866, and of Italy (together with �

Francis of Assisi) in 1939. She was the first woman (along with Teresa of Ávila) to be �

declared a "doctor of the Church," on 4 October 1970 by Pope Paul VI. She was also �

proclaimed patron saint of Europe in 1999 by Pope John Paul II. Catherine of Siena is one

of the outstanding figures of medieval Catholicism, by the strong influence she has had in

the history of the papacy and her extensive authorship. She was behind the return of the Pope from Avignon to Rome,

and then carried out many missions entrusted by the pope, something quite rare for a woman in the Middle Ages. �

Her Dialogue, hundreds of letters, and dozens of prayers, also give her a prominent place in the history of �

Italian literature. (Read more of St. Catherine of Siena on Catholic Online)�

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