STAFF Administrator: Fr. John Gallagher

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Mark L. Thomas Parochial Vicar: Fr. James Torquato Parochial Vicar: Fr. David J . Egan

Deacon: Donald Pepe

Office Manager: Louis Ferrario (Extension 110)

Business Manager: Julie Strosnider

(Extension 115)

Faith Formation & RCIA: 724-752-1271

Elementary Director: Mrs. Laurie Nocera

Secondary and Adult Director Pastoral Associate:

Ms. Kay Ann Bellissimo

Youth Minister: Diego Araujo 724-758-4411—Ext. 160

Social Services: 724-758-3465

Music Ministry: 724-752-9518 Director: Mrs. Frances Fotia

Organist: David Kosior

Catholic Parish Cemetery Association: 724-323-0033

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday: 9:00 a.m.

RECONCILIATION Saturday: 12:30—1:30 p.m.

BAPTISMS

Baptisms are held the third Sunday of every month at 12:15 p.m. One preparation session

is required and will be offered on Oct. 9th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Parish Ministry Center. Pre-registration is required. (Please

come before the baby is born.)

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please contact one of the parish priests at

least 6 months in advance. An initial meeting with a parish priest is required before a

wedding date is agreed upon. Participation in a marriage preparation program is required.

“A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust”

415 Fourth Street & Park Avenue • Ellwood City, PA 16117 Parish Office: 300 Crescent Ave, Suite 1 • Ellwood City, PA 16117

Phone: 724-758-4411 • Fax: 724-752-1466 Website: www.holyredeemerparishpgh.com

June 28, 2020 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the people of Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Parish, are one family united in Jesus Christ.

Blessed by the Father's love, redeemed by the Son and guided by the Holy Spirit, we freely share our faith and serve the community with love and compassion. God, our Father calls us to

enrich our lives through Word and Sacrament, Prayer and Action. We pledge to build our lives according to the truths of Sacred Scripture and the teachings of the Church.

We welcome you to join our faith journey.

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Ellwood City, Zelienople and Cranberry Twp.

HOLY REDEEMER PARISH ELLWOOD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA

Support all Catholic Education: “Great Beginnings last a lifetime.”

“Whoever loves father or mother, son or daughter more than Me, is not worthy of Me.” These words are not to lessen the due affection of children to their parents. Moreover, our Lord does not intend that children should withhold respect and esteem for their parents. As is seen in the 10 Commandments, God expects children to love, honor and respect their parents. Jesus honors the relationships between husbands and wives, parents and their children. The intent of His words is to teach that, just as Christ is above all creatures, He is to be loved above the nearest and dearest relations and friendships. Since Christ is our Redeemer and Lord, the Son of God Who came to free us from evil and death into eternal life, He is more likeable and beautiful than our parents and children. For those reasons, the person who chooses to receive instructions and behaviors which are contrary to the teaching of Christ, from their parents, for the purpose of pleasing them, has cut themselves off from Christ. In the same way, whoever drops the teachings of Christ in order to please their children has also injured their standing with Christ. This passage not only calls us to fidelity to Christ, but carries with it a beautiful promise. Within us is the presence of Christ, a spark of God’s divinity. “Whoever receives you receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One Who sent Me”. So, let us not only receive each other, but help each other to grow more faithful to Christ.

Good and Gracious God, Your Son, Jesus Christ

invites all people to follow Him and become His disciples.

Touch our hearts, enlighten our minds, and stir our spirit.

Help us daily to take up our cross and follow Him;

by living His Word and proclaiming His Good News

To those around us. May our faith in You increase,

may our hunger for the Gospel intensify, and may our parish be strengthened

as we learn to love one another as He has loved us.

We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MARK L. THOMAS

Saturday, June 27, 2020—Vigil Mass for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 P.M. Warren and Dena Ottobre (Virginia, Warren, Anita and Deanna) Sunday, June 28, 2020—13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 A.M Anthony, Angeline, Tom and Chrissy Sbarro (Linda and George) Monday, June 29, 2020—Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles 9:00 A.M. Bob Aaron (Mr. and Mrs. Robert Petti) Tuesday, June 30, 2020—The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church 9:00 A.M. Norma Galmarini (Anthony and Karen Woloszyn) Wednesday, July 1, 2020—Saint Junipero Serra, Priest 9:00 A.M. Mitchell and Veres Families (Sharlene Veres) Thursday, July 2, 2020 9:00 A.M. Sarah McCready (Carol, Lew, Jim, Stefanie, and Erynne) Friday, July 3, 2020—Saint Thomas, Apostle 9:00 A.M. †Goldie Morgan (Vickie Koach) Saturday, July 4, 2020—BVM 9:00 A.M. Anne Tammaro (Vinnie Minteer) Saturday, July 4, 2020—Vigil Mass for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 P.M. Noah John Ream (Christopher, Heather and Anthony Ream) Sunday, July 5, 2020 –14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 A.M. Cindy Glogowski (Family) Julie Plavecsky, Anniversary (Family)

(Privately Celebrated by a priest) †denotes Month’s Mind

The Parish Office is closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July. May you, your family and your friends have a Safe,

Blessed and Happy Fourth of July! Please observe social distancing and WEAR YOUR MASK!!!

WE SHARE – ONLINE GIVING: Holy Redeemer has set up on the website an on-line giving application for your convenience. It is called WE SHARE. With WE SHARE you are in complete control of your online con-tributions. Information can be found on the Holy Re-deemer Parish Website at: https://www.holyredeemerparishpgh.com/online-giving-

13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 28, 2020

Remember Holy Redeemer Parish in your will.

Readings for the week of June 28, 2020

Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Ps 89:2-3, 16- 17, 18-19 [2a]/Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/Mt 10:37-42 Monday: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12/Ps 5:4b-6a, 6b-7, 8 [9a]/Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Ps 50:7, 8-9, 10- 11, 12-13, 16bc-17 [23b]/Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Am 7:10-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10cd]/ Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/ Jn 20:24-29 Saturday: Am 9:11-15/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11- 12, 13-14 [cf. 9b]/Mt 9:14-17 Next Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14 [cf. 1]/Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30

SUNDAY READINGS First Reading: Elisha promised, “This time next year you will be fondling a baby son.” (2 Kg 4:16a) Psalm: For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. (Ps 89) Second Reading: Consequently, you too must think of yourselves as dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus. (Rom 611) Gospel: “Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.” (Mt 10:38)

2020 PARISH SHARE Parish Goal: $134.946.00

Money Received: $ 66,789.33 Needed to reach goal: $ 68,156.67

All money over our goal is the parish’s—tax free!

ALTAR FLOWERS This week’s Altar Flowers are

In Memory of Noah John Ream Donated by Christopher, Heather and

Anthony Ream, Arduino and Carol Nocera, and

Tony and Patricia Ream

TABERNACLE FLOWERS This week’s Tabernacle Flowers are

In Memory of Julius and Rosemarie Ferrario Donated by son, Lou

We now are celebrating weekend Masses on Saturday at 5:00PM and Sunday at 10:00AM. Dates are still available for Altar or Tabernacle Flowers. Please call the Parish Office at 724-758-4411 Ext. 110, if you are interested in purchasing flowers for any available weekend.

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Would you like to become a Catholic? Are you

baptized Adult Catholic in need of Confirmation? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process that prepares adults for full initiation into the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Whether you are unbaptized, baptized in another Christian faith or baptized and un-catechized, the RCIA Process will prepare you for the reception into the Church. Please call the Faith Formation Office at 724-752-1271 for more information and to arrange for an initial interview. Parishioners, be sure to invite your non-Catholic relatives, friends or neighbors to consider becoming a Catholic and joining the Christian Initiation Process. Many are waiting for such an invitation to get started.

PRIESTS SCHEDULE June 27th/28th

Holy Redeemer: 5:00PM (Sat.), 10:00AM (Sun.) Fr. David Egan

St. Gregory’s: 5:00PM (Sat.), 11:00AM (Sun.) Fr. Mark Thomas

St. Ferdinand: 4:00PM (Sat.), 10:00AM (Sun.) Fr. James Torquato

July 4th/5th

Holy Redeemer: 5:00PM (Sat.), 10:00AM (Sun.) Fr. Mark Thomas

St. Gregory’s: 5:00PM (Sat.), 11:00AM (Sun.) Fr. Phillip Farrell

St. Ferdinand: 4:00PM (Sat.) - Fr. James Gallagher 10:00AM (Sun.)

Fr. James Gallagher

For ALL children up to 18 years of age. Sponsored by the Beaver County YMCA, every Monday thru Friday (June 8th to Aug. 14th). Pick-up from 11:00AM to 12:00Noon, at 415 Fourth Street and Park Ave (church parking lot).

PIZZA GREEN SALE: The Holy Redeemer Social Club will be selling freshly baked Pizza Greens on Saturday, July 11th from 10:00AM to

5:00PM in the lunchroom. Cost is $4.00 each. All orders must be received by Monday, July 6, by calling John Pansera at 724-752-3751 or the Parish Office at 724-758-4411 Ext. 110. Thank you for your support.

HOLY REDEEMER PARISH ELLWOOD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA

Diocesan Toll-Free Number for Abuse Response: 1-888-808-1235

Ron Atkinson Sara Arbelaez Mary T. Bartolomeo Rita Bartolomeo Susan Bennett Elizabeth ‘BJ’ Biondi John Biondi Jamie Brightwell George Bokor Norma Borroni Dale Brown Carmen Bucci Aurelius Burfict Vance Byram Rozanne Carosi Nora Casey Andy Chapin Dana Cirelli Angeline Cogliano Ray Colledge Helen Colosimo Frederick Conley Mary Jo Conley Ethan Conte

Bill Contino Izzy Contino Ruth Edna Cordes Sam Crangi, Sr. Nick D’Angelis Fr. Joseph Dascenzo Danny DeCaria Shirley Dominelli Jack Elford Elaine Ferruchie Helen Fiori Mary Foley Stella Fray Nicole Friello Marilyn Frost Jennifer Fry Joseph Gasper Cindy Gatto Pat Gerello Stephen Grinnen James M. Hackett James W. Hackett Johnny Horvath Mary Hrabosky Lauren Humensky Shannon Wimer Hunston Beth Jansen Noah Jones John Kati Rick Keisling Aimee Knauff Denise Knauff Sr. Joanne Kokosinski

Antonietta Lightner Mike Lodovico Ray Lutz Theresia Manz Stephan Manz Arlene Maielli Norma Marker Francesca Mayo Maura McGee Kristen Parker Mihalko Jodi Minteer Brooke Moffatt Bridget Musquire James Norton Anthony Onufer Joanne Ottaviani Antoinette Pansera Bruce Patrick Audrey Patterson Carlo Pisani Frieda Pitelka Linda Pohto Rosaline Pratt Vic Rangel Apollo Rangel Pat Regna Bob Reisinger Gabriel Richard Rose Ritter Lisa Roth Kathleen Russo Jill Rutter Jennie Safreed

Julie Santillo Greg Santo Dianne Scott Sara Scott Debra Shaffer Catherine Shuttleworth William Shuttleworth Jean Szopo Lena Rose Smith Nancy Smith Nancie Straessley Lucille Testa Doreen Tomon Niki Usenick Carolyn Viccari Dom Viccari Delida Viccari Patty Viccari Ronnie Viccari Sondra Viccari Louise Vitullo Joni Whelan Ron Williams Amber Yannachione and unborn child Valerie Yukner Helen Yuricha Mike Yuricha Frank Zayas Karl Zimmerman To add or delete a name, call 724-758-4411 Ext. 110

For Your Information Find Your Greatness with Allen Hunt has been rescheduled for SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 All purchased tickets will be honored for this date!

Amazing Possibilities with Matthew Kelly will be in November 30, 2020 at St. Ferdinand Church—Tickets are available at DynamicCatholic.com– Get your tickets today, this will be a sell out!

ALL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Social Club BINGO every Friday in the Catholic Center. Doors open at 5PM—Early Birds at 7:00PM

Daily Church Hours for Private Prayer

Holy Redeemer and St. Gregory: 10:00AM to 1:30PM Weekdays

10:00AM to Noon on Saturdays

St. Ferdinand: 9:00AM to Noon and 4:00PM to 7:00PM

Remember in your prayers all those affected by the coronavirus throughout the world!

Reconciliation on Saturday Holy Redeemer: 12:30PM to 1:30PM

Sr. Gregory/St. Ferdinand; 10:00AM

(Confessions are NOT in the confessionals due to public health safety regulations.)

SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONS

If you are unable to attend Sunday Mass. we urge you to please continue with your weekly/monthly contribution by mail, dropping it off in the door slot of the parish office or online with WE SHARE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH. YOUR HELP IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED.

Please wear masks and observe social distancing practices while inside our churches and in all the parish buildings. Hand sanitizer is available.

Our office vestibule is open from 9:00AM to 4:00PM Monday thru Friday if you wish to drop off envelopes or correspondence. Sunday Mass is available by Saturday evening via our YouTube channel.

All peoples, clap your hands, Cry to God with shouts of joy!

HOLY REDEEMER PARISH ELLWOOD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA

Information and Guidelines for Attending Mass

Masses have resumed for our parish. The Mass times are on Saturday at 5:00 o’clock PM. And Sundays at 10:00 AM. Mass attendance is restricted to 25% capacity, that is, 175 people. Confessions will be celebrated on Saturday from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM near the altar. Weekday Mass at 9:00AM has also resumed. Please remember these important directives: The dispensation from the Sunday obligation to attend Mass is still in place. Mass is available via

internet and television. Reservations to attend Weekend Mass must be made through the Parish Office (724-758-4411 Ext.

110). You will be assigned an entry door and a seat location. Please enter and exit from your assigned doors. All parishioners attending Mass should use hand sanitizer as they enter the building. Parishioners must sit in the designated pews and leave at least 6 feet in between families. Please

follow the directions from the Ushers. Social distancing and proper sanitation is observed. Those with vulnerable health conditions, are encouraged not to attend Mass in person. Anyone exhibiting signs of illness (cough, runny nose, fever, etc.), for the safety of others, should

not attend Mass in person. All parishioners attending Mass must wear a face mask. Masks may only be removed when

receiving Holy Communion. Holy Communion (in the hand) will be distributed after Mass to those in attendance. Holy

Communion will be available on Sunday from 11:00AM-11:30AM for those who chose to worship via internet and television.

The Precious Blood will not be distributed during Holy Communion. Holy Water fonts will remain empty. All hymnals and Missalettes have been removed. The Collection Basket will not be passed, please use the secure collection boxes mounted near the

exit doors.

“Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus... I have strength for everything through Him Who empowers me.” Philippians 4:6-7,13.

HOLY REDEEMER PARISH ELLWOOD CITY, PENNSYLVANIA