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Parish Office Hours Monday thru Friday: 9 AM to 4 PM Phone: 724-845-8191 Parish Office Directory Financial Secretary Anne Troya [email protected] Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Sharon Robson [email protected] Pastoral Minister Sister Vinaya Kurian [email protected] Regional Director of Faith Formation Katie Tylinski [email protected] 724-212-6740 Asst. to the Regional Director of Faith Formation Jim Peterman [email protected] Music Director George Pecoraro [email protected] St. Catherine Cemetery Parish Property Rentals Alex Nemeth [email protected] SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance of the anticipated date. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism preparation must be scheduled in advance. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 9:00 AM (in the Parking Lot) Parish Mission Statement ~ We, the partnered parish communities of St. Gertrude and Christ the King, are faith-filled Catholics who have been called by our Baptism and empowered by the Good News of Jesus Christ to be Church for all. Although made up of multicultural faith communities we are ever united by our common faith. We are committed to “building up the Body of Christ” through Word, Worship, Evangelization, Leadership, Service, Stewardship, and Fellowship. Dedicated to deepening our love of Christ and one another, together we strive to become a living reflection of Christ for our region. We willingly accept our obligation to be the “Light of the World” for others and in that spirit we promise to use our resources to practice gospel justice, to heal divisive wounds among God’s people and to join with all people of good will in addressing the spiritual and physical needs of all. Rev. James Loew, O.S.B., Pastor Rev. Michael J. Sciberras, Senior Priest Active WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday Vigil - 5:30 PM ~ Sunday - 9:30 AM WEEKDAY MASS: Tuesday and Thursday - 8:30 AM Saturday - 8:30 AM (SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
Transcript of Rev. James Loew, O.S.B., Pastor Rev. Michael J. … 12...Reading 2 Rom 8:18–23 Brothers and...
Parish Office Hours Monday thru Friday: 9 AM to 4 PM
Phone: 724-845-8191
Parish Office Directory
Financial Secretary Anne Troya
Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Sharon Robson
Pastoral Minister Sister Vinaya Kurian
Regional Director of Faith Formation Katie Tylinski
[email protected] 724-212-6740
Asst. to the Regional Director of Faith Formation Jim Peterman
Music Director George Pecoraro
St. Catherine Cemetery Parish Property Rentals
Alex Nemeth [email protected]
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance
of the anticipated date.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism preparation
must be scheduled in advance.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 9:00 AM (in the Parking Lot)
Parish Mission Statement ~ We, the partnered parish communities of St. Gertrude and Christ the King, are faith-filled Catholics who have been called by our Baptism and empowered by the Good News of Jesus Christ to be Church for all. Although made up of multicultural faith communities we are ever united by our common faith.
We are committed to “building up the Body of Christ” through Word, Worship, Evangelization, Leadership, Service, Stewardship, and Fellowship. Dedicated to deepening our love of Christ and one another, together we strive to become a living reflection of Christ for our region.
We willingly accept our obligation to be the “Light of the World” for others and in that spirit we promise to use our resources to practice gospel justice, to heal divisive wounds among God’s people and to join with all people of good will in addressing the spiritual and physical needs of all.
Rev. James Loew, O.S.B., Pastor Rev. Michael J. Sciberras, Senior Priest Active
WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday Vigil - 5:30 PM ~ Sunday - 9:30 AM WEEKDAY MASS: Tuesday and Thursday - 8:30 AM Saturday - 8:30 AM (SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
Reading 2 Rom 8:18–23
Brothers and sisters: I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us. For creation awaits with eager expectation the revelation of the children of God; for creation was made subject to futility, not of its own accord but because of the one who subjected it, in hope that creation itself would be set free from slavery to corruption and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God. We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains even until now; and not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, we also groan within ourselves as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
Gospel Mt 13:1–9
On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd stood along the shore. And he spoke to them at length in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path, and birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky ground, where it had little soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep, and when the sun rose it was scorched, and it withered for lack of roots. Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it. But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. Whoever has ears ought to hear.”
Reading 1 Is 55:10–11
Thus says the LORD: Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, giving seed to the one who sows and bread to the one who eats, so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; my word shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 65:10, 11, 12–13, 14
You have visited the land and watered it; greatly have you enriched it. God’s watercourses are filled; you have prepared the grain. R. The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest. Thus have you prepared the land: drenching its furrows, breaking up its clods, Softening it with showers, blessing its yield. R. The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest. You have crowned the year with your bounty, and your paths overflow with a rich harvest; The untilled meadows overflow with it, and rejoicing clothes the hills. R. The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest. The fields are garmented with flocks and the valleys blanketed with grain. They shout and sing for joy. R. The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 10:34 — 11:1 Tuesday: Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21; Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19; Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 [24-30]
Congratulations to our Newly Baptized
Alaena Rose Ridenour
Daughter of
Randy and Kelly Ridenour
May they be her guide in Christian living.
Please pray for the sick and shut-ins of our parish.
June 27 & June 28
Adult $ 3,484.00
Monthly $ 620.00
Loose $ 67.00
Ascension $ 5.00
Easter $ 60.00
Father’s Day $ 15.00
Accent $ 10.00
Cemetery $ 52.00
Peter’s Pence/Holy See $ 290.00
Renewal of PA Clearance Documents for
Volunteers and Ministers! As you may already know, ALL volunteers, collection counters, choir members and ministers are required to complete and submit to the parish office a total of six PA clearance documents. They are; the Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct, a PA Criminal History Check, a PA Child Abuse Certification, a Volunteer Affidavit OR FBI Fingerprint Check, VIRTUS Training, and Mandated Reporter Training.
If you are a volunteer or minister and had previously submitted your clearance documents to the parish, you must review them! Please be aware; the PA Criminal History Check, the PA Child Abuse Check, and your Volunteer Affidavit must be renewed every 5 years. Additionally, you must be recertified in VIRTUS every 5 years.
Links to all of the required clearances can be found on the Diocese of Greensburg website, www.dioceseofgreensburg.org. On the main page at the Youth Protection drop-down menu, click the “PA Child Services (Clearances)” link and follow the instructions. A guide for obtaining and/or renewing your clearances is also available on the table in the gathering space.
July 4 & July 5
Adult $ 3,220.00
Monthly $ 553.00
Loose $ 120.00
Accent $ 205.00
Cemetery $382.00
Peter’s Pence/Holy See $ 10.00
Benedictine Appeal $ 5.00
50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Bishop Malesic desires to recognize all couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary during the calendar year 2020. The Jubilarians, their children, relatives or friends should contact their local parish office to register couples for this recognition. Ideally, the Jubilarians will be invited to join the bishop for a special Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass to be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Even though circumstances may not permit participation in this Mass, all couples will receive a scroll signed by the Bishop commemorating their anniversary.
BENEDICTINE ANNUAL APPEAL Education and Health Care
Saint Vincent Archabbey Latrobe, PA 15650
For nearly 150 years, the saint Vincent Benedictines have been doing God’s work by responding to the spiritual and educational needs of people at home and in missionary fields abroad. We express our sincere gratitude for your support of our community’s work in the past, and now invite you to be partners with us for the future. We ask you to be as generous as you can in your response to our Benedictine Annual Appeal. A special collection will be taken up at all Masses this Saturday and Sunday.
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION
Saturday July 18 5:30
MARGIE STULL
Sunday July 19 9:30
DAN LOGERO
Sincere thanks for your financial stewardship. Please remember your parish in your will.
K-5th GRADE FAITH FORMATION
AND FUSED 4
EDGE/LIFETEEN
Dear 6th-12th graders: I look forward to when we can all be together again. Some of you have participated on our Zoom sessions. We are going to be offering more of those so stay tuned to your Remind.com messages for more information. I am open to hearing your input on what types of sessions you would like to have. We will play games, have praise and worship and have discussions of relevant topics. If there is a topic that you want to cover or a game that you want to play etc. please let me know. It doesn’t have to be a boring summer! If you are frustrated, lonely or disappointed—come as you are! We are all in this together. In the meantime visit Lifeteen’s YouTube channel ht tps : / /www.youtube.com/channel /UCKvF-WtcOYfUM74K2Qsf1oA for new videos dropping every Wednesday and streaming on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM EST! Please sign up for Remind.com if you haven’t already. Text me at 724-212-6740 for more info. You will be receiving more information about Faith Formation/Youth Ministry in the coming weeks. Look forward to seeing you! Blessings, Katie Tylinski
Dear Parents of Children in Primary Grades, I am here for you as well! Please feel free to call or text me at 724-212-6740. Info sent via e-mail/Christ the King website:
You will be receiving more information about Faith Formation in the coming weeks.
We are excited to announce that we will be doing a Regional Virtual Vacation Bible School July 27-31st. Online registrations are due by this Sunday, July 12th. VBS is open to children Pre-K (age 4 by 8/31/2020) through those who just completed 6th grade. We will be offering some homemade videos online and then will be dropping at-home VBS kits to you!
Please sign up for Remind.com if you haven’t already. Text me at 724-212-6740 for more info.
Have a safe and fun summer! Blessings, Katie Tylinski
Monday, July 13 St. Henry
8:30 AM St. Gertrude
Tuesday, July 14 St. Kateri Tekakwitha
8:30 AM Aldo and Rose Pacchioni by Family
Wednesday, July 15 St. Bonaventure
8:30 AM St. Gertrude
Thursday, July 16
8:30 AM Fr. Arnel by Fr. Tom Federline
Friday, July 17
8:30 AM St. Gertrude
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday, July 18 St. Camillus de Lellis
4:00 PM St. Gertrude
5:30 PM Frank Klanica by Duane and Ruth Heilman
Sunday, July 19
8:00 AM St. Gertrude
10:30 AM St. Gertrude
9:30 AM Frank “Beef” Diani by Family
GOD’S WORDS
Each day we are bombarded with thousands of words. From the moment our clock radios click on in the morning, until the last moment of the day when the television is turned off or someone bids us “good-night,” our life is filled with words. Some words that we hear bring news that leaves us feeling low. Some words lift our spirits. Many of the words we hear are trying to get us to buy something. Some words are hurtful. Today the Church focuses our attention on hearing the word of God. Are God’s words just more of the same—part of the endless stream of words that flow into our ears each day? The challenge today is to allow God’s word to inspire us in new ways so that our outlook and attitudes align themselves more closely with the heart and mind of Christ Jesus.
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