St. Malachy Catholic Church

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

343 Forest Grove Road (Kennedy Township)

Coraopolis, PA 15108 “Serving the People of God in Kennedy Township and surrounding communities Since 1947”

April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Parish Mission Statement We, the Parish Family of St. Malachy, guided by the Holy Spirit are committed to continuing the works for Jesus Christ through worship, education and service thereby building the Body of Christ as a community of compassion and love.

REV. DAVID G. POECKING Administrator

REV. ALAN MORRIS Senior Parochial Vicar

REV. ROBERT ZAJDEL Parochial Vicar

REV. MICHAEL RUFFALO

PT Parish Chaplain / Curator of the Patrimony

REV. RUSSELL MAURER In Residence

LISA DAVIS Business Manager

LAURIE LANZ Director of Music

ADULT CHOIR: Sunday - 9:30 am to 11:00 am

CATHERINE MILITZER School Principal

JENIFER O’SHEA School Secretary

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS:

Sunday during RE class time Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm;

Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS TIMES: Sunday K-8 9:15 am - 10:30 am Monday 1-8 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm

STEVEN SWANK Coordinator of Religious Education, Youth Minister

Safe Environment Coordinator

CAROL PFEUFFER Religious Education Secretary

EUCHARIST:

Mass Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am Mass Saturday - 8:30 am Mass 4:00 pm (Saturday Evening Vigil) Sunday - 8:00 am and 11:00 am

Eucharistic Adoration (3rd Tuesday) - 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm

RECONCILIATION: Saturday - 11:00 am - Noon

BAPTISM: Fourth Sunday of each month.

INFANTS: Please contact the Parish Office three (3) months be-

fore the expected birth. First time parents are required to attend Pre-Baptismal instructions.

ADULTS: RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Those adults desiring to become a Catholic who

have never been baptized or were baptized in an-other faith are invited to the sessions on Mondays in the rectory from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

MARRIAGE: By policy of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, couples

wishing to marry must contact the parish at least six months before the date of the wedding. No date may be set until the couple meets with the priest.

HOLY SACRAMENTS

PARISH PHONE - 412-771-5483 / FAX - 412-331-7312 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm PARISH WEBSITE: http://www.stmalachypgh.org Grouping Website: www.rockenrocatholics.org E-Mail Address: parish@stmalachypgh.org

PARISH SCHOOL............................................412-771-4545 RELIGIOUS ED. OFFICE.............................. 412-771-7480 MUSIC DIRECTOR ........................................ 412-331-4664 CAFETERIA .................................................... 412-771-0848 CHURCH HALL.............................................. 412-331-9037

ST. MALACHY CHURCH KENNEDY TOWNSHIP, PA

REST IN PEACE We remember our beloved dead who recently passed

from this earthly life to eternal glory, especially Robert Blazier

May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. AMEN.

www.diopitt.org www.thecatholicviewforwomen.com

www.priestsforlife.org catholicscomehome.org www.womenofgrace.com www.rachelsvineyard.org

www.ForYourVocation.org www.helpourmarriage.com

PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN Lisa Aburaad, Brian Breland, James Breslin, Josh Bruchwajski,

Ian Donovan, William Duffy, Travis Dunham, Mark Finnegan, Edward Glance, Jason Glance, Lewis Hess, Spencer Lindsay, Christopher McDermott, James McGregor, Benjamin Macek,

Jacob Mammay, Steven Marshall, Jeremiah Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Michael Murphy, Nick Obusek, Nicholas Rymniak, C.J. Stangl, Chris Straw, James Van Dyke, Jeffrey Vittorio, Chris Wasek,

Eric Wasek, Joseph Wasek III, Matthew Zivic

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the self-less acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.

MONDAY, APRIL 15 6:30 pm Emmanuel Prayer Group - Church 7:00 pm RCIA - Parish Meeting Room 7:00 pm Bingo - Father Weirauch Hall TUESDAY, APRIL 16 1:00 pm Adoration - Church 6:30 pm Benediction - Church 6:30 pm Girls Scouts - Cafeteria WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 Noon Card Party - Father Weirauch Hall 6:00 pm Cub Scouts - Cafeteria THURSDAY, APRIL 18 7:00 PM Holy Thursday Mass - Church 8:30 pm Seven Church Visitation - Departing Church FRIDAY, APRIL 19 1:30 pm Liturgy of the Passion - St. Mary’s Church 3:00-6:00 pm Fish Fry - Cafeteria 7:00 pm Living Stations of the Cross - Church 8:00 pm Tenebrae - Holy Trinity Church SATURDAY, APRIL 20 11:00 am Reconciliation - Church Noon Blessing of the Easter Baskets - Church 8:30 pm Easter Vigil - Holy Trinity Church MONDAY, APRIL 22 6:30 pm Emmanuel Prayer Group - Church 7:00 pm Bingo - Father Weirauch Hall WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 Noon Card Party - Father Weirauch Hall 6:00 pm Cub Scouts - Cafeteria FRIDAY, APRIL 19 11:30 am Scripture Study Group - Church

PRAY FOR THE SICK Joanie, Patrick Alex, Joan Amon, Lee Baker, Barbara Barbera,

Rita Battaglini, John Bednar, Ann Borden, Esther Burik, Janet Cain, Betty Campalong, Charles Campbell, Bill Casrelli, Earl Cetto,

Ryan Costa, Bev Cummins, Alice Curtolo, Jane Davis, Judy Deczkowski, Madeline Deluca, Anya DeFeo, Rene Dewine, Gil Dieteman, Tom Drost, Don Fern, Marge Ferraro, Helena Ferro, Taylor Finn, Lynn Frketic, Mira Fulkman, John & Bonnie Gallagher,

Cynthia Gilchrist, Frank Gracy, Georgiana Guerra, Bruce Gutt, Lizzie Guzman, Brenna Halbedl, Connie Hanlon, Robert Hodgkiss, Elizabeth Jakiel, Victoria M. Jeffrey, Louise Jones, Melissa Jones,

Sean Jones, Sue Joseck, Alberta Kale, Ann Kane, Stella Karg, Wasil Karlobski, Bonnie Kempton, Arlene Kikle, Joseph Knouse,

Ed Krall Sr., Kevin Kramer, Penny Kramer

And for those who request prayers anonymously Please pray for those who are in the

hospitals, nursing homes and the homebound. May they continue to receive the Lord’s blessings.

Sunday, April 14 – Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 4:00 pm Frank & Mary Schweinberg by Family 8:00 am Virginia Vivadio by Husband & Family 11:00 am People of St. Malachy Parish

Monday, April 15 8:30 am Richard Dabecco by Dabecco Family

Tuesday, April 16 8:30 am Dawn Matheny by Dad & Barb

Wednesday, April 17 8:30 am Olivia Cooper by Family

Thursday, April 18 - Holy Thursday 7:00 pm People of St. Malachy Parish

Friday, April 19 - Good Friday 1:30 pm Liturgy of the Passion - St. Mary’s Church

Saturday, April 20 - Holy Saturday Noon Blessing of the Easter Baskets 8:30 pm Easter Vigil - Holy Trinity Church

Sunday, April 21 – Easter Sunday Resurrection of the Lord 8:00 am Benefactors of St. Malachy Parish 11:00 am People of St. Malachy Parish

UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST MALACHY

We WELCOME all those who enter this Holy place to worship!

ST. MALACHY PRAY FOR US!

REMEMBER ST. MALACHY IN YOUR WILL!

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD APRIL 14, 2019

FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR

Holy Week Today we celebrate Passion (Palm) Sunday, commemorating Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Then:

Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday, April 15-17 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Malachy 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Help of Christians 5:30 p.m. Confessions & Adoration at Holy Trinity 6:30 p.m. Mass at Holy Trinity

Holy Thursday, April 21 7:00 p.m.: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at St. Malachy (Bus pick-up from St. John of God c. 6:30 p.m.) The Easter Triduum begins with this Mass commemorating the Lord’s institution of the sacraments of the Eucharist

and Holy Orders. I’ve asked Fr. Ruffalo to celebrate this Mass in a traditional manner. This will include the priest facing the altar from the same side as the people, signifying that both the ordained priesthood and the baptismal priesthood together exist to serve Jesus Christ, present in the Blessed Sacrament.

After Mass: Seven Church Pilgrimage (Bus departs from St. Malachy lot) Dcn. Len Thomas and others will lead a bus tour of seven local churches, stopping to adore the Lord in the Blessed

Sacrament at each site. Until 11:00: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at Holy Trinity, St. Mary Help of Christians, and St. Malachy Churches

Good Friday, April 22: Paschal fast & abstinence (St. Malachy Parish Fish Fry – Limited Menu & Hours)

9:00 a.m. Street procession of the Cross beginning at St. Mary Help of Christians, walking to 1st Baptist Church, McKees Rocks

1:30 p.m. Liturgy of the Passion and Death of the Lord at St. Mary Help of Christians (Bus departs from Holy Trinity lot at 12:45 p.m.) On Good Friday, the only day of the year without a Mass, the Cross is adored as an image of Jesus, Savior of the

World. 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross at St. Malachy 8:00 p.m. Tenebrae Service at Holy Trinity

Holy Saturday, April 23: Paschal fast & abstinence as far as possible until 8:30 Holy Saturday marks the Lord’s bodily rest in the tomb, while his soul descended to the “Purgatory of the Patriarchs” to free souls who, from the time of Adam, waited for salvation from God.

11:00 a.m. Confessions at St. Malachy 12:00 noon: Blessing of Easter foods at St. Malachy 8:30 p.m.: Easter Vigil at Holy Trinity This once-a-year Mass includes the blessing of the year’s Paschal Candle, representing the Lord’s resurrection, and

the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation as administered to adults. There will be no other Masses on Holy Saturday.

Easter Sunday, April 24 Masses follow the usual Sunday schedule. The Easter Triduum concludes with Easter Sunday Masses. Through the entire Easter season, we celebrate the bodily resurrection of Jesus.

—Fr. Dave

Mass Extraordinary Ministers Cantors Lectors Altar Servers Thursday Apr 18 7:00 PM

Sandy Vaught Pat Kulak Mary Ann Fenio

Peg Lisiak Jim Lisiak Val Pietracatello

Rosemary Cosetti Quartet Terri Donovan Tom Fenio

Andrew Polar Mark Polar Julia Mosur Nicholas Mosur JT Healy Veronica Zubritzky Elena Polar

Sunday Apr 21 8:00 AM

Regina Mell Peg Collins Linda Hoffman

Pat Daly-W/CH Dan Beyer Za Beyer

Don Murphy-E Christina Trocchio Marcy Stevenson Jean Formosa

Michael Ondercin Robert Ondercin Katherina Ondercin Chapel Fauser

Sunday Apr 21 11:00 AM

Ann Jozwiak Regina Osman Carol Chambers

Karl Foerster Bill Worms Lisa Worms

Sara Lyons Quartet Terri Donovan Richard Parrish

Oliwia Karney Nico Castelucci Natasha Karlik Kaylee Scott

KENNEDY TOWNSHIP, PA ST. MALACHY CHURCH

FAITH FORMATION NEWS The last religious education class sessions for this catechetical year will be held this Sunday, April 14 and Monday, April 15. Students will receive their second semester evaluations at these class sessions.

FIRST COMMUNION - PLEASE NOTE Please be aware that First Communion with our second graders will be held at the 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses on Sunday, May 5.

SEVEN CHURCH VISITATION Holy Thursday, April 18, join Deacon Len Thomas and Benito Stallings for the RocKenRo Seven Church pilgrimage. The evening will begin at St. Malachy with Holy Mass at 7:00 p.m. celebrated by Fr. Ruffalo, followed by a pilgrimage to the following area churches: Holy Trinity, St. Joseph, St. Margaret Mary, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Philip, St. John of God and St. Malachy. (Solemn Adoration and Final Station) The bus will meet pilgrims at the St. John of God parking lot for a 6:30 p.m. departure for the 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Malachy. The evening will conclude at 11:30 p.m. following Solemn Adoration at St. Malachy. We would love for you to join us! If you are interested, please reserve your place on the bus by signing up at www.RocKenRocatholics.org or call 412-787-2140.

MAKE US BELIEVERS Bob Sommers’ musical, “Make Us Believers,” will be performed today April 14, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Moon Township. This is the 25th year for presentations of the moving reflection of the final days of Jesus here on earth. Holy Trinity parishioner Patty Zerishnek will be performing as Mary. Please come to support this wonderful production of the Passion of our Lord. A suggested $5.00 donation will be accepted at the door to support the teens attending the summer mission trip to serve the poor.

ST. MALACHY LIVING STATIONS Please join us in this touching ministry on Friday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY Join us on Good Friday, April 19, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. for the Liturgy of the Passion & Death of the Lord at St. John of God Parish. Fr. Poecking will be the celebrant. There will be a bus provided from Holy Trinity to St. John of God. RSVP at www.RocKenRocatholics.org/holy-week-2019 to reserve your place on the bus or call 412-787-2140.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Isaiah 42:1-7; John 12:1-11 Tuesday: Isaiah 49:1-6; John 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Isaiah 50:4-9; Matthew 26:14-25 Thursday: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26; John 13:1-15 Friday: Isaiah 52:13, 53:12; Hebrews 4:14-16, 5: 7-9; John 18:1, 19:42 Saturday: Genesis 1:1, 2:2; Genesis 22:1-18; Exodus 14:15, 15:1; Isaiah 54:5-14; Isaiah 55:1-11; Baruch 3:9-15, 4:4; Ezekiel 36:16-17, 18-28 ; Luke 24:1-12 Sunday: Acts 10:34, 37-43; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9

ON MISSION FOR THE CHURCH ALIVE! Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Name Of The Lord - Today we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The crowds waved palm and olive branches as Jesus rode into the city on a colt. They welcomed him as royalty, so moved were their hearts in faith and trust of God. Yet, while Christ’s procession into the city is a moment of joy, the joy is fleeting as the coming days lead to the passion and death of Jesus. The central mysteries of our faith that we celebrate this week highlight for us the lengths to which God will go out of love for us. It is appropriate to ask ourselves, then, what lengths will we go to for God. As we journey On Mission for The Church Alive! It is not just our parishes that we should hope to be transformed. We should also hope that our hearts are transformed in love and service of God and others. How are we called to be ambassadors of Christ, coming in his name to share the life and light of God with everyone we meet? On Mission invites us to be representatives of Christ before others that they may know his loving work in the world today. To learn more and to stay informed visit onmissionchurchalive.org.

ADULT ALTAR SERVERS St. Malachy Parish is looking for adults to become Adult Altar Servers. Altar serving is an important liturgical ministry and a great way to help our parish. Please note: adults must complete all safe environment requirements prior to starting to serve. If you are interested please contact Steven Swank at swankymca@gmail.com or 412-771-7480.

CROSS-WALK ON GOOD FRIDAY Join us on Friday, April 19 at 9:00 a.m. when the walk will begin at St. Mary’s Catholic Church proceeding up Broadway and ending at First Baptist Church across from Sto-Rox High School. We will be stopping periodically for prayer, scripture readings, and songs. Please join us on Good Friday to remember Jesus’ death on the cross for our sin. All participants are asked to carry or wear a cross as they walk. If you cannot walk, please join us at the beginning and/or ending locations.

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

SCHOOL NEWS May God be present in our lives in a special way this Holy Week. The students will be dismissed on Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. and will not return to school until Tuesday, April 23.

KINDERGARTEN NEWS The kindergarten students are doing a wonderful job with the beginning reading skills. They are excited to read new books and put their newly acquired skills to work. They are truly demonstrating their love of reading! In math class, the children are having fun adding numbers and measuring length, height and weight. They are also preparing for Easter as they learn about Jesus’ sacrifice. The children participate in a weekly Stations of the Cross and are following in Jesus’ footsteps as they decorate their Lenten Crosses to show the sacrifices they are making or the extra good deeds they are performing.

OLSH RALLY FOR MCNALLY Join OLSH for the 4th Annual OLSH Rally for McNally endowed scholarship 5K on Saturday, June 15. 5K, One Mile walk and Kids fun run. For more information contact Phoebe Kristek “13 at pkristek@olsh.org or 412-424.4610. Register online at www.olsh.org/rally.

APPLY NOW! Apply Now for the OLSH 2019-2020 School Year!

Prospective ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade students are invited to submit an application for admission at www.olsh.org. Class space is limited and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Jessica Sellman ‘02 at 412-262-3300 or jsellman@olsh.org for details.

2019 MASS INTENTIONS 2019 Mass intentions are still available for scheduling; in addition during the weekday Mass there may be additional priests concelebrating. There is no promised date for this Mass. The given date will be posted in the bulletin after the Mass has been offered. The offering for any Mass is $10. Contact the parish office to schedule.

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Attention teens: need service hours? Volunteering at Vacation Bible School this summer is an easy and fun way to earn 15+ hours. To learn how you can help, please contact Mr. Swank at swankymca@gmail.com or 412-771-7480.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL NEWS This summer’s VBS will take place June 24-28 at Saint Malachy and the theme is “Roar: Life is wild, God is good!” Grab your pith helmet and join us on an African safari! Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas. If you would like to help, please contact Steven Swank at 412-771-7480 or swankymca@gmail.com.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP Wednesday, April 24

6:30-8:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Ministry Center

Resurrection Party Join us for Food & Fun!

Open to all youth grades 6-8

For more information contact Kristin Hayes: khayes@holytrinityrobinson.org

ALL DAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

TUESDAY, APRIL 16 Begins at 1:00 p.m.

Closes with Benediction at 6:30 p.m. Please come and spend some prayer time with our Blessed Lord!

EASTER BLESSING OF FAMILIES

Each year the bishops of the Diocese of Pittsburgh welcome families to St. Paul’s Cathedral in the afternoon on Easter Sunday. You are invited! Come meet Bishop David Zubik and auxiliary bishops William Waltersheid and William Winter. Families will receive an individual greeting, blessing and photograph. Our bishops will receive families any time between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. Join us for this beautiful Easter tradition!

UNPLANNED Coming to a theater near you! Unplanned the movie is a story of Abby Johnson, former Director of a Planned Parenthood clinic who became pro-life and joined a 40 Days for Life campaign at her former workplace. It recognizes compassionate people on both sides of the issue. BUT… based on Abby’s book, unplanned. Interested? Email Bob Snyder at bobwilli2@hotmail.com Visit www.unplannedfilm.com. Or visit the 40 Days for Life website at www.40DaysforLife.com.

APRIL 14, 2019

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