St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 School House Lane, P.O. Box 330, Donegal, PA 15628 724-593-7479

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

St. Raymond of the Mountains Parish Mission Statement

We, the parish of St. Raymond of the Mountains (Donegal, PA)

are situated in a resort area and comprised of many rural communi-

ties. We come together to share and strengthen our faith in God

and each other by celebrating the sacraments and striving to follow

God’s teaching. We are called to be open to the Holy Spirit and to

build a stronger Faith Community by serving the needs of others,

by educating, and by welcoming all.

BAPTISMS:

Please contact the Parish Office for Baptism.

MARRIAGES:

Arrangements should be made with the Pastor

at least one year in advance.

Contact Information:

Parish Office ............................... 724-593-7479

Parish Fax ................................... 724-593-5934

Website - www.straymondchurch.org

Online Giving Service

(web base electronic contributions, safe & secure)

Visit www.straymondchurch.org, select the Online

Giving link and follow the commands

Catholic Charities Help Line 1-866-409-6455

In the event of inclement weather: Please check our parish

activities of cancellations at KDKA channel 2

CONFESSIONS:

Saturday: 3:30 PM.

MASSES:

Saturday (Vigil): 4:30 PM.

Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Daily Mass: 8:00 AM at St. Raymond Chapel

(under office) Except Friday.

An Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction:

Every First Friday of the month

after the 8:00 AM Mass until 10:00 AM.

Holy Days: See bulletin

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM to

3:00 PM. Closed Friday.

April 29, 2018

Parish Staff:

Rev. Richard J. Kosisko, Administrator

Email ……………... rkosisko@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Rev. Teodoro Abner Cortezano, Parochial Vicar

Email ………….... tcortezano@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Bill Pospisil, Coordinator of Faith Formation

Email……..……….. bpospisil@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Mary Strucaly, Parish Secretary

Email……….…. ....mstrucaly@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Addy Evangeliste, Bulletin & Parish Website

Email………….. aevangeliste@dioceseofgreensburg.org

St. Raymond of the Mountains Church April 29, 2018

Readings for the Week of April 29, 2018

Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32

[26a]/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8

Monday: Acts 14:5-18/Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16

[1ab]/Jn 14:21-26

Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21

[cf. 12]/Jn 14:27-31a

St. Joseph the Worker: Gn 1:26--2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17,

23-24/Ps 90:2, 3-4, 12-13, 14 and 16

[cf. 17b]/Mt 13:54-58

Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5

[cf. 1]/Jn 15:1-8

Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]

Jn 14:6-14

Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-9, 10 and 12

[10a]/Jn 15:12-17

Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5

Jn 15:18-21

Next Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/Ps 98:1, 2-3,

3-4 [cf. 2b]/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE

DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE

5th Sunday of Easter

Are you ready for a trim? In today's Gospel, we hear the

familiar teaching of the vine and the branches. Jesus re-

minds us that if we remain close to him-living in humility,

following God's law, loving our neighbor-we will notice a

positive change in our life and the lives of those around

us. "Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much

fruit." The Holy Spirit is life-giving. He is fruitful. The

Spirit of God won't refuse grace to a heart that is open.

As we progress through life, learning how to live and

love, we grow. Our personalities flower. We discover

what it is to be a blessing to others. We also experience

lack, loss, and the results of our failures. We know what it

is like to "wither" at times, particularly the times when we

willingly separate ourselves from Jesus. "Just as a branch

cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine,

so neither can you unless you remain in me." For most of

us, this experience of being disconnected and off track

generates a desire to return to what is right and good, to

return to the vine.

But this Gospel is more than "Are you in or are you

out?" Even when we remain in God, when we follow

Jesus, we are not exempt from the challenge, the pruning.

"Everyone that [bears fruit] he prunes." A prudent trim is

necessary in the natural world of trees and vines. Dead

wood, broken shoots, and diseased branches need to be

cut back in order for the plant to bear fruit. Jesus wants us

to be healthy! He says as much himself: "By this is my

Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my

disciples." Take a look at your life today. Where are you

bearing fruit? Where do you need to be pruned?

Dear Father Teo,

We wish you have a great journey home, be safe

and have a wonderful trip, enjoy your time with

family and friends. You will be missed at Church,

but we are very glad that you will take this time to

go back home for visit.

“Masiyahan sa iyong bakasyon Ama Teo”

Please take care.

Please remember in your prayers: Linda Abruzere, Josh B., Pam Balow, Matt Bauman,

Kelly Brady, Beth Brown, Edward Budinsky, David Budinsky,

Ginger Cairns, Terry Cavicchio, Mary Cauley, Don Critchfield,

Shelly Critchfield, Amanda Dennis, Mary DeLose, Dave

DeWitt, Francis Ernesty, George Estochin, Laura Estochin,

Mildred Estochin, Albert G., Bill G., Patty Gadek, Gerald,

Rose Henrickson, Barry Huey, Mitchell Johnson, Karen, Jadon

Kalp, Jim Kalp, Megan Kalp, Carol Kelly, Ryan Kelly, Flo

Kinneer, Ray Kostovny, Frank Kuhns, Namon Lilly, Les-

lie Lloyd, Juanita Miller, Richard Miller, Theresa Miller,

Margaret Mollick, Courtiney Mastowski, Mindy O., Nan, Ryan

Painter, Chris Petrarca, Greg Petrucci, Madeline R., Tracy

Ritenour, Dan Rocker, Mellisa Rocker, Bernie Rusinko, Bill

Schulte, Gertrude “Chub” Shaulis, Ted Shaulis, Helen Sparks,

Ernestine Stanton, John Strucaly, Mike Terretti, Theresa,

Colleen and sons, Denise Thomas, Bryce Vargo, and Jane

Waite.

NEW EVANGELIZATION

The initial thrust for the “New Evangelization” was pro-

vided by the Second Vatican Council primarily through

“Lumen Gentium (LG), the Dogmatic Constitution on

the Church” and especially “Gaudium et spes (GS), the

Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern

World”. Following the writings of the Early Fathers

(theologians in the first few centuries A.D.), the Council

Fathers reiterated the fact that the Church is the Body of

Christ and there can be no salvation outside this Church

(LG #8). The same document, however, goes on to

explain that the Sacrifice of Christ redeems all sinners

including even those who never heard the Gospel but

sincerely seek God and do His will according to the

dictates of their conscience (LG #16). Another document,

“Ad gentes (AG), Decree on the Church’s Missionary

Activity”, states that the Church has the obligation and

the right to evangelize all humanity. This obligation is

based on the law of love “to share with all the spiritual

goods of this life and the life to come” (AG #7).

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Thursday, May 10, 2018

6:00 PM at St. Raymond Church.

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

First Holy Communion is this Sunday, April 29 at the 10:30 a.m. Mass Here at St. Raymond

The following children from our parish family will receive Our Lord in the Eucharist for the first time

Lucille (Lucy) Katharine Hunt

Finnian Aiden Jones

Kenley Elizabeth Kucenic

Lisa Regina Mondock

Nicholas Charles Morell

Please continue to pray for them as they prepare for this special day.

St. Raymond’s Christian Mothers News The Christian Mother’s will have their monthly meeting

on Tuesday, May 8, at 8:30 a.m. in the Parish

Social Hall. We will be celebrating the

Blessed Mother Mary and Mother’s Day.

All ladies of the parish are invited to attend.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults The final step in the RCIA process is to move from

simply learning about the truths of the Catholic Church

to putting them into practice and actually living the

Faith. Basically, this is the duty of all baptized

Christians. We all must develop and improve our

own understanding of the doctrines and moral guidelines

of Catholicism. Baptism and Confirmation may be a

one-time event but, like Matrimony, they are only the

beginning of a life-long commitment. Without prayer,

frequent Communion and Confession and developing a

personal relationship with Jesus, our Faith becomes

irrelevant and our lives fade into meaningless activity,

suffering without hope, and a love that is only

words. The teachings of Jesus must move from our minds

to our hearts and then to action.

Breakfast at St. Pius X Parish, Mt. Pleasant All You Can Eat Omelet Breakfast

Sunday, May 6, 2018

8 a.m. - 12 noon in St. Pius X Social Hall

Adults/$6.00/ children (3-12)/$3.00 & under 3/Free

Tickets sold at the door.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TO HOLD

ANNUAL DIAPER DRIVE

Knights of Columbus Council 3334, which includes

members from St. Raymond of the Mountains Church,

will hold its annual Diaper Drive during May. A basket

will be located in the back of St. Raymond Church to

receive donations. Any size diapers is welcome, as well as

packaged items for infants such as socks, onesies, bottles

and wipe. Donations will be delivered to Alternatives.

Yes Pregnancy support Center in Connellsville. The

Knights of Columbus council holds the diaper drive each

May to coincide with Mother's Day. Thank you for sup-

porting God's most precious gift, the Gift of Life.

FRIENDS OF ST. RAYMOND If you are not a member of this parish but enjoy coming here

and feel connected to us because you regularly come to visit

in this area, please register as a Friend of St. Raymond. Simply

fill out this coupon or a registration form and drop it into the

collection basket or mail it to the parish office. Being registered

as a Friend of St. Raymond allows us to let you know what is

happening in the parish throughout the year so that you continue

to feel connected. Another advantage of being a Friend of

St. Raymond is that we can keep track of any donations you

make to the parish and provide a statement for tax purposes.

Simply put your donation in an envelope with your name and

the amount on it and put it into the collection. After January 1,

call and request a tax statement and we will mail it to you.

FRIENDS OF ST. RAYMOND Name ______________________________________

Spouse _____________________________________

Address ____________________________________

City, State Zip _______________________________

Phone (______) _____________________________

Child (ren) Name (s) __________________________

___________________________________________

St. Raymond’s 50th Anniversary Cookbook St. Raymond’s 50th Anniversary Cookbook will be

sold after all Masses this weekend … or you can order

by complete an envelope on the table in the back of the

church and place it in the box located on the table.

Do not place any money in the envelope.

Please contact Cel Tidwell at 724-454-9105 or

Dot Farkosh at 724-593-7598 for more information.

Religious Education News! The final day for Religious Education this year is this

Sunday, April 29. We thank all of our parents, teachers

and family members for their support of the religious for-

mation of our parish children.

This Week in the Parish

This Sunday, April 29 - 8:00 a.m. Morning Mass

- 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond

Religious Ed. Classes (CL)

- 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass and

Children First Holy Communion

Saturday, May 5 - 4:00 p.m. Pray the Rosary (CH)

- 4:30 p.m. Evening Mass

Next Sunday, May 6 - 8:00 a.m. Morning Mass

- 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass

(RC) = Rectory Chapel (RM) = Rectory Meeting Room

(CH) = Church (CL) = Classrooms (PH) = Parish Social Hall

MASSES THIS WEEK

Sat. - April 28 - Vigil: Fifth Sunday of Easter

4:30 p.m. + Agnes Ritenour (Lou Ritenour, Son)

Sun. - April 29 - Fifth Sunday of Easter

8:00 a.m. + Joan Kozlowski (Robert Kozlowski)

10:30 a.m. For the Children First Holy Communion

Mon. - April 30 - Easter Weekday

NO MASS SCHEDULED

Tues. - May 1 - Easter Weekday

8:00 a.m. + Agnes Stupar (Cel Tidwell) (Chapel)

Wed. - May 2 - St. Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor of the

Church

NO MASS SCHEDULED

Thurs. - May 3 - St. Phillip & James, Apostles

8:00 a.m. + Rodolfo Cortez (Cel Tidwell) (Chapel)

Fri. - May 4 - Easter Weekday

NO MASS SCHEDULED

Sat. - May 5 - Vigil: Sixth Sunday of Easter

4:30 p.m. + Chris Weaver (Cel Tidwell)

Sun. - May 6 - Sixth Sunday of Easter

8:00 a.m. + Beverly Sparks (Bob & Patty Sparks)

10:30 a.m. Our Parish Members

May God Grant him Eternal Peace

In your charity please pray for the soul of

John Strucaly, husband of our Parish Secretary,

Mary Strucaly.

Mr. Strucaly passed on April 20, 2018. May his soul

and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

If you would like to send Mary a sympathy card,

here is her address:

Mary Strucaly

158 Kill Deer Lane

Ligonier, PA 15658

Please Note: Daily Morning Mass Time

Daily Mass Schedule will be on Tuesdays and

Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel

due to Father Teodoro Abner Cortezano

visit his Homeland

(From April 30 to May 31, 2018)