Saint Gertrude Parish A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 303 Franklin Ave • Vandergrift, Pennsylvania 15690

April 16, 2017 Easter Sunday

Fr. James Loew, O.S.B. Pastor, (724) 568-2331 Fax: (724) 568-2030

Sr. Mercy Francis, S.M.I. Pastoral Minister

Mr. James Peterman Coordinator of Religious Formation (724) 568-2331 or (724) 845-8191.

Katie Tylinski (724) 212-6740 Youth Minister Coordinator [email protected]

Cardinal Maida Academy Mr. Mark Talarico, Principal School Phone (724) 568-3304 School Fax (724) 567-1900

Patti Donghia-Albert Music Director

Baptisms By appointment. Baptismal preparation is necessary. Call for classes

Marriage Arrangements must be made at least 8 months in advance. No mar- riage dates will be given until meeting with the priest and all preparation is ready.

Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Pastoral Council Mission Statement

Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 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 Weekday Mass Schedule the Good News of Jesus Christ to be Church for all. Although made up of multi- cultural faith communities we are ever united by our common faith. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m. Wednesday 9:15 a.m. School Mass We are committed to “building up the Body of Christ” through Word, Worship, Holy Day Mass Schedule Evangelization, Leadership, Service, Stewardship, and Fellowship. Dedicated to deepening our love of Christ and one another, together we strive to become a Holy Day ~ 9:00 am, 6:00 pm living reflection of Christ for our region.

We willingly accept our obligation to be the “Light of the World” for others and Office Hours in that spirit we promise to use our resources to practice gospel justice, to heal Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 divisive wounds among God’s People and to join with all people of good will in Friday– Closed addressing the spiritual and physical needs of all. Confessions Saturday ~ 3:15-3:45 pm or by appointment ST. GERTRUDE PARISH

Treasures From Our Tradition all Christians to combine their glad" (Psalm 118:24). Let us re- celebrations, based on the star member that these words of to- Easter is nearly three weeks charts for the Jerusalem skies. In day's responsorial psalm are not later this year than last. Why principle, the Catholic Church is only sung from the hearts of does the date wobble around open to an ecumenical agree- those gathered in our parish. the calendar so? The way of ment on a fixed date for Easter, They are also sung by the poor in but we desire a unanimous deci- calculating the date was set tiny barrios throughout Central sion from the World Council. and South America. They are sung by the Emperor Constantine in by those denied religious freedom 325. The decision ended a Readings for the Week in our world; these Christians lift very bitter controversy in the their voices in clandestine places church. Some people wanted Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps of worship. These words are sung to synchronize the Pasch with 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 by people who have lost loved Passover on the fourteenth Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, ones to acts of terrorism and war day of the Jewish month Nis- 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 around the globe. Even in the san, and their opponents Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps midst of conflict and division, wanted it after the Passover 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Christians still come together to was complete, on the Sunday Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5 declare that poverty, loneliness, after the first full moon of -9; Lk 24:35-48 violence, and division will never, ever have as much power as the springtime. The ecclesiastical Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14 life, death, and resurrection of rules do not exactly connect Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, Jesus Christ. Indeed, let us re- with the astronomical rules. 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 joice this day and be glad! The emperor squashed the Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, hopes of the quartodecimans, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19 Catholic Daughters of America as the fans of 14 Nissan were -31 called, and chose Sunday. The CD of A Spring Banquet will be traditional rule is that Easter Today’s Readings held on May 2, at 6:00 p.m. is the first Sunday after the Cost for the Banquet is $16.00. first ecclesiastical full moon First Reading -- Peter is an eye- For reservations please that occurs on or after the witness: The Lord is risen (Acts R.S.V.P. by April 29 to Carol at vernal equinox, the fourteenth 10:34a, 37-43). 724-568-4032. Psalm -- This is the day the Lord day of the new moon, and lat- has made; let us rejoice and be er than March 21. Thus, Easter glad (Psalm 118). wobbles between March 22 (1) Second Reading -- All who and April 25. The actual ta- are baptized, set your hearts in bles and methods for compu- heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or ting the date are extraordinar- (2) Second Reading -- Christ our ily detailed, with subtle varia- Passover is sacri-ficed; therefore tions and mind-bending excep- let us celebrate (1 Corinthians tions and charts with "golden 5:6b-8). numbers," "dominical letters," Gospel -- Three witnesses, Mary, With the joy of Baptism we and "epacts" measuring leap Peter, and John; each responds welcome into the family of to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) years. In 1954 and 1962 the God: or Matthew 28:1-10 (or, at an ecclesiastical calculations ac- afternoon or evening Mass, Luke tually overrode the astronomi- 24:13-35). Alexander Maurice Lane, son cal new moons and bumped of Dr. Aaron Eugene Lane and Easter back a month! Today, Rejoice and be Glad Krista Elizabeth Jones. We there is a movement in the offer our love and best wishes World Council of Churches "This is the day the Lord has to this child and his family. Protestants and Orthodox) for made; let us rejoice and be Easter Sunday April 16, 2017 Sanctuary Lamp Cardinal Maida Academy third quarter: Maeggie Wysocki, In Memory Of Emily Talarico, Amara Sterlitz, Edith & Robert Maglocci by Family LOOK AT WHAT WE ARE PLAN- Mariella Marsili, Sophia Ko- NING!!! valcik, Caprice Hammer, Caleb

Memorial Candle George, Logan Cole, Aidan David & Joann Jancaro by Jancaro DRAMA CLUB – students will meet Cole, Maria Heath, Erin & Grecek Families after school to practice for per- formances throughout the year. Schaeffer, Brian Talarico, BROADCAST CLUB – students will Memorial Candle Jordyn Hudek, Aidan Dehnert, meet before and after school to Ana DeSimone, Zachary Maria Nunzio Dettore by the Family learn how to broadcast news live and do assignment stories. George, Parker Sterlitz, Mor- (Broadcast room will be complet- ghan Wysocki. Altar Servers Schedule ed by second semester or sooner). STEM CLASSROOM – we will create a CMA Ladies Night Bingo April 22nd & 23rd STEM room where our current com- puter room is located. CHINESE CLUB – students will meet 8:30p.m. ~ Casey & Renee after school to enjoy a rich Chinese Friday, April 21st from 6:00 until Tomiczek cultural experience. 9:00 at St Gertrude Church Hall SPANISH CLUB – students will meet The cost is $10 per person and 8:00a.m. ~ Derek Hald after school to enjoy a rich Spanish cultural experience, as well as, includes bingo games and light Kyle & Peter Poremski scheduled field trips. snacks, bring your own adult bev- CYO – we will continue our highly erages! Prizes from your favorite 10:30a.m. ~ Joey & Nicholas successful cross country team, ex- home party plans including; Lu- DiFilippio pand our basketball program laRoe, Thirty-One, Tupperware, and offer volleyball if there is Rodan & Fields, Juice Plus, Mary Kay, Premier Jewelry, Lip Sense, enough interest. Do Terra Oils, Posh, BooJay Knits Collection for April 1st & 2nd ROBOTICS will continue next year, we hope to enter competi- Jewelry and Osborne, to name a

tions next year. few! There will be a Basket Auc- Envelopes ~ $6,611.00 CMA is always searching for pro- tion and 50/50! Tickets are Loose Collection ~ $331.50 grams and opportunities to benefit available in the school office or Children’s ~ $1.00 your child’s experience at CMA. at the door! Church Restoration ~ $179.00 Please contact the school office for Utilities ~ $76.00 additional information. We are offering fantastic tuition incentives Lottery Calendar for new families. Easter Flowers ~ $637.00 Thanks to all those who partici- CMA Honor Roll pated in our Santa Stocking Suf-

fer raffle. Proceeds from this Bishop Malesic Cardinal Maida Academy would raffle totaled $6,550. like to congratulate the follow- Bishop Edward C. Malesic ing Honor Roll students for the will lead a Divine Mercy Sun- day outdoor service and eu- charistic procession April 23 Diocese Lenten Appeal at 3 p.m. in St. Clair Park, Thank you to all who have responded to the Diocesan Lenten Appeal. To Greensburg. In the event of date the total of pledges and gifts is $41,925 with 26% of the parish re- inclement weather, the ser- sponding. If you haven’t already done so, please take the time this week vice will be moved to to make your gift. You may return your pledge card at Mass next weekend Blessed Sacrament Cathe- or return it to the Parish Office this week. Pledges can also be made dral. online at DLA.dioceseofgreensburg.org.

FUSED 4 ~ APRIL/MAY EDGE CALENDAR (Grades 6th-8th ~Christ the King Parish ~ St. Jo- seph Room in the basement of the church offices at CTK~ 6:30-8:00 PM)

th 15 ~ Volunteer at the Egg Hunt at Christ the King ~ 19th—Session ~ 23rd -- Youth Mass at St. James at 5:00 PM with AMP to follow in the hall ~ 26th--Session ~ May 3rd—No session because of Easter Bash ~ 10th—Session ~ 17th—NO SESSION ~ 24th—NO SESSION~ 28th-- Youth Mass at St. James at 5:00 PM with AMP to follow in the hall ~ 31st—NO SESSION

FUSED 4 ~ APRIL/MAY LIFETEEN CALENDAR (Grades 9th-12th ~ St. James Parish Underground/ Upper Room ~ 6:30-8:00 PM)

15th~ Volunteer at the Egg Hunt at Christ the King ~ 16th—NO SESSION ~ 23rd -- Youth Mass at St. James at 5:00 PM with AMP to follow in the hall ~ 30th—Session ~ May 7th—Volunteer at Easter Bash in the morning then Session in the evening (note that the evening session is an addition) ~ 14th—NO SESSION ~ 21st—Session (note that this session is an addition) ~ 28th-- Youth Mass at St. James at 5:00 PM with AMP to follow in the hall

Attention parents of 6th-12th graders and interest- ed adults/young adults: Thursday, April 20th at St. James Upper Room, Fr. Paul Alexander Shutt, O.S.B., A Benedictine Monk and bi-ritual priest from St. Vincent Archabbey will be speaking about the Eastern Rite(s)/Byzantine Rite of Catholic Church. Join us to learn about the Icons/Chant/ Meaning Behind the Ritual

Saturday, April 15, Vigil, Easter Sunday 8:30p.m. †Living and Deceased of Our Parish

Sunday, April 16, Easter Sunday 8:00a.m. †Living and Deceased of Our Parish 10:30a.m. †Frank & Kathy Bruno

Monday, April 17, Monday Within the Octave of Easter 8:30a.m. †William Macino

Tuesday, April 18, Tuesday Within the Octave of Easter 8:30a.m. Mass at Christ The King

Wednesday, April 19, Wednesday Within the Octave of Easter 8:30a.m. †Pauline Seben 9:15a.m. †CMA School Mass

Thursday, April 20, Wednesday Within the Octave of Easter 8:30a.m. Mass at Christ The King

Friday, April 21, Friday Within the Octave of Easter 8:30a.m. Rose Marie Campisano Gadbois

Saturday, April 22, Saturday Within the Octave of Easter 8:30a.m. Mass at Christ The King

Saturday, April 22, Vigil Second Sunday of Easter 4:00p.m. Wilmer & Raffelina Shaner 65th Wedding Anniversary

Sunday, April 23, Second Sunday Easter Sunday 8:00a.m. †Living and Deceased of Our Parish 10:30a.m. †John and Ann Mazurek Family