Saint Regis Parish
“A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust” 517 Homewood Avenue Trafford, PA 15085 Phone: 412-372-4577 Fax: 412-373-5979 www.stregistrafford.org A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg
OFFICE HOURS Mon/Thur..8:30am to 4:00pm Friday …...8:30am to 12:00pm
Mon.-Thur. Mass at 8:00am Saturday Mass at 5:00pm Sunday Mass at 9:30am
Exposition and Adoration 3rd Wednesday each month… from 8:30am to noon
PARISH STAFF BAPTISM...3rd Sunday of Fr. E. George Saletrik, Pastor (ext. #205) [email protected] the month at 9:30am Mass (Parents must attend Ms. Florence Gradisek, Liturgy & Music (ext. #209) [email protected] Baptism Preparation). Mrs. Karen McDade, Faith Form. & Media Mgr. (ext. #208)[email protected] Call Karen at ext. #208 Mr. Michael Daversa, Business Manager (ext. #204) [email protected] RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00pm to 4:45pm Ms. Joyce Miller, Parish Secretary and Sacristan (ext. #206) [email protected] or call Fr. George Mr. Joseph Prementine, Maintenance Manager MATRIMONY...One year notice required St. Regis Finance Council Jeff Blank, Annette Costlow, Marty Maskiewicz, Guy Lucas, Paula Ziemski and Michael Ziemski If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child by anyone-please contact PA Child- St. Regis Pastoral Council Bill Kepes, Darlene Mazak, Lorri Muhitch, Rich Rauso, line immediately at 1-800-932- Marilyn Rauso, and John Wos 0313. If the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, OUR MISSION…….. religious, paid staff or volunteer you are also requested to contact We are the family of Saint Regis, a diverse faith-filled community of caring people. the Bishop’s Delegate for Matters We commit ourselves to be Christ-like to one another, promoting active participa- of Sexual Misconduct after you have called the Childline number tion by all in building the parish faith community. Unified through Word and Wor- and made the report. The Bish- ship, we answer the call to love and serve God. We resolve to share our faith op’s Delegate may be reached at through prayer, outreach and service. 724-837-0901, ext. 1221. Parish Schedule, Mon. June 14th to Sun. June 20th. The St. Regis Tues. June 15………6:30 pm ______Pastoral Council mtg. Wed. June 16……….8:30am __Exposition & Adoration of the Lord votive is lit this 6:30pm ______Evangelization cmt. mtg. week in prayer for Thurs. June 17…...10:00 am & 12:30pm _____Trafford Food Bank Sat. June 19....……...4:00pm ______Confessions 5:00pm ______Mass Sun. June 20....……..9:30am ______Mass Safe Summer Travels
Masses Intentions this week MON Marvin K. Norman 6/14/21 (Norman Family) The Sanctuary candle is 8:00am lit this week in prayer for TUE Josephine & Stacey Gunia 6/15/21 (Nick & Pauline Kljucaric) 8:00am
All Cancer Survivors WED Mr. & Mrs. Steve Turchan 6/16/21 (Daughters) 8:00am
THUR Buba Yesko Ministry Schedule 6/17/21 (Cookie) 8:00am Saturday, June 19th. 5:00pm Mass FRI No Mass Server: Jordan Dawson 6/18/21 Euch. Min.: Paula Zeimski Pauline Kljucaric SAT All Living & Deceased Fathers Greeter:
Readings for the week of June 14, 2021 Monday: 2 Cor 6:1-10/Ps 98:1, 2b, 3ab, 3cd-4 [2a]/Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 2 Cor 8:1-9/Ps 146:2, 5-6ab, 6c-7, 8-9a [1b]/Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-11/Ps 112:1bc-2, 3-4, 9 [1b]/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: 2 Cor 11:1-11/Ps 111:1b-2, 3-4, 7-8 [7a]/Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [cf. 18b]/Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: jb 38:1, 8-11/Ps 107:23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30-31/2 Cor 5:14-17/Mk From Father George’s Desk…Two themes jump out at us from today’s readings: journey and growth. These are good for us to ponder as we settle into this long stretch of Ordinary Time. St. Paul reminds us today in Second Corinthians that “while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith and not by sight.” Each day is another step on our journey of faith. We will probably notice very little difference in our faith life from one day to the next, just as our perspective on the world does not change much with only one little step. It is necessary for us to take the longer view to see and appreciate all the steps we’ve already navigated on the journey and in what direction we’re headed. Likewise, to use the image Jesus presents in today’s gospel, when the seed is planted in the ground and begins to grow, we’re not going to notice much difference in the growing plant’s appearance overnight but over time we do witness the growth of the plant to maturity and fruitfulness. Ordinary Time is the season for us to more extensively reflect on God’s word and to be continually nourished at the Eucharistic table so that we can be about the business of growing and tending our faith daily toward maturity and fruitfulness as we draw ever closer to our ultimate destination. As we continue to emerge from pandemic restrictions, this weekend we will be resuming visits to the homebound by our Eucharistic Ministers. Ministers are to wear a mask when visiting a home and they must sanitize their hands at each visit. Other routine pastoral visits are also now permitted so any homebound parishioner who would like a visit from me for confession and/or anointing of the sick, please contact me to schedule time for a visit. Also, as our weekend Mass attendance has been slowly increasing in recent weeks, we will now be scheduling two Eucharistic Ministers to assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at each Mass. Thanks to another seven gifts received last week for the 2021 Diocesan Lenten Appeal, we surpassed our parish goal! As of Monday, June 7 we have received a total of $71,498 in pledges and gifts (102% of our total parish goal of $70,000) from 259 households (36% of our parish). Our parish share is currently $12,442 and grows with each gift...100% of everything we raise for the rest of the year remains in our parish—assessment-free—to do work that we need to do here at the parish. The active phase of this year’s appeal is winding down but it’s not too late to get involved...you may return your pledge or gift by mail, in person during office hours, or drop it in the collection basket. You can also make your pledge online by clicking on the “Donate” link on our parish website or by visiting the diocesan website, www.dioceseofgreensburg.org. On Wednesday we celebrate the feast day of our parish patron, St. Regis. John Francis Regis was born into a family of some wealth and status in Southern France on January 31, 1597. As a young man, he was so impressed with the recently-formed Jesuits that he entered the novitiate at the age of 18. John Francis spent several years teaching in grammar schools while pursuing studies in philosophy and theology. He was ordained a priest in 1630 and, already known for his love and skill of preaching and teaching, was sent to the Diocese of Viviers in the French Alps, a region that had experienced much political and social upheaval during the time of the Reformation. John Francis was especially noted for his ministry to orphans and at-risk women, creating safe houses and helping them find jobs to turn their lives around. His simple, direct preaching style was appealing to people of all classes and helped to win many converts who had turned away from the Church during the Reformation. John Francis walked from town-to- town in his Alpine diocese, even in winter. He developed pneumonia in December 1640 and died on New Year’s Eve, a month shy of his 44th birthday. St. John Francis Regis was canonized in 1737 and, in addition to being our parish patron, is also the patron saint of medical social workers and illegitimate children. St. John Francis Regis, pray for us!
Observances for the week of June 14, 2021 Monday: Flag Day Wed: Feast Day of St. John Francis Regis Saturday: St. Romuald, Abbot; BVM Next Sunday: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Refugee Day; Father’s Day PARISH—YOUTH—RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
A Reminder: Exposition & Adoration of the “The 500 Club” Lord will be this Wednesday, The May 29th. 2021 winning number was “308” June 16th, from 8:30am till The winner was Maribeth Colbaugh. Noon. Please plan to attend Congratulations! and spend some time with Next drawing is Sat. June 26th, 2021. the Lord. Good Luck!
Attention 500 Club Members “The 500 Club” The tickets will be in the box again located in the If you would like to be a part of the fun and join the Gathering Space!!! This is the last month (June) that the tickets will be mailed out (with the ex- “500 Club” there are two tickets available. Call the ception of the Home bound). If you wish to office and speak to Mike or Joyce. continue having yours mailed to you please contact the office and speak to Mike or Joyce.
Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Anthony & Josephine Nigro who are celebrating their 70th. The Church acknowledges the following contribution to the Saint Regis Memorial Fund for Jim Diana from Wedding Anniversary! Rod & Kathy Gisi & for the Harter family from Nancy May God Bless you both!! Harter. Also for Tony & Rachel Morocco, Mary Lou Kalanja & Martin Morocco from the Morocco Family. June 2nd, 1951
St. Regis & Sanctuary Candle. If you have a special intention and would like to have a Candle burn for a week, call the office and speak to Mike or Joyce. St. Regis candle weeks that are still available are June 27. Aug. 1, 8, 22. Sept. 12, 26. Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31. Nov. 7, 14. Dec. 5, 12, 26. Sanctuary Candle weeks are: July 11, 18. Aug. 1, 8, 15. Oct. 17, 24, 31. Dec. 5, 26.
At its core, Evangelization is about bringing the Good News of Jesus into every human situa- tion. We know that with God, all things are possible. At St. Regis, we want YOU to realize that all things are possible for OUR parish! Through our work with the Pastoral Council, we can achieve the goals and objectives set forth from our Parish Assembly. Come see what Evangelization is all about! Join us at our meeting next week on June 16th at 6:30 pm in the conference room! MEETING NOTICE: The Evangelization Committee meets Wednesday June 16th at 6:30 pm in the Conference Room. All are welcome! Weekly Offertory for Weekly Offertory for
5 / 3 0 /2 0 2 1 6 / 6 / 2 0 2 1 Sunday Offertory + $4443.00 Sunday Offertory + $6,919.00 On-line Giving + $2053.74 On-line Giving + $2,195.00 Total Collection + $6496.74 Total Collection + $9,114.00 Additional Donations: Additional Donations:
Food Bank + $115.00 Food Bank + $407.07 Rel. Ed. + $85.00 Rel. Ed. + $33.93 Accent + $28.00 Accent + $195.00 Childrens + $37.50 Childrens + $11.00 Ascension + $80.00 Ascension + 53.30 Communications + $40.00 Maintenance + $137.00 Maintenance + $30.00 Children & Family Svc. + $10.00 Holy Thurs. + $25.00 Peters Pence + $51.00 Peters Pence + $20.00 Easter + $30.00
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Alabaster Performing Arts will present Unexpected Song, a celebration of life with songs of love, hope and faith on Tuesday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Emma’s Retreat House. The concert will be held outside at the back of Saint Emma’s. Bring a lawn chair for this uplifting concert under the stars. Tick- ets are $10 per person and children under 12 are free. For tickets and reservations call Alabaster Box Office (724-516-5189).
Support the 2021 Missions of Faith Appeal The 2021 Missions of Faith Appeal is offering parish- ioners throughout the Diocese of Greensburg the opportunity to support the Missions Office and its ministries. COVID-19 greatly affected the ability to engage in missionary activity and a tidal wave of need is approaching. This includes the work of the Diocese of Greensburg to aid our sister Diocese of Sicuani, Peru. Help can be provided by supporting the 2021 Missions of Faith Appeal. Every human being needs to experience Christ’s message of love and mercy. Today you can support that mission by donating to the 2021 Missions of Faith Appeal. Visit www.DioceseofGreensburg.org/Missions