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 Rev. James Loew, O.S.B., Pastor Rev. J. Sciberras, Senior Active

WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday Vigil - 5:30 PM ~ Sunday - 9:30 AM WEEKDAY MASS: Tuesday -Thursday - Saturday - 8:30 AM

Parish Office Hours Monday thru Friday: 9 AM to 4 PM Phone: 724-845-8191

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Business Manager George Pecoraro [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 and Organist George Pecoraro [email protected]

St. Catherine Cemetery Parish Property Rentals Alex Nemeth [email protected]

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Parish Mission Statement ~ We, the partnered parish communities of St. Arrangements must be made Gertrude and the King, are faith-filled Catholics who have been called by our at least six months in advance Baptism and empowered by the Good News of Christ to be for all. of the anticipated date. Although made up of multicultural faith communities we are ever united by our common faith.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM We are committed to “building up the Body of Christ” through Word, Worship, Evangelization, Leadership, Service, Stewardship, and Fellowship. Dedicated to Baptism preparation deepening our love of Christ and one another, together we strive to become a living must be scheduled in advance. reflection of Christ for our region.

We willingly accept our obligation to be the “Light of the World” for others and in that SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION spirit we promise to use our resources to practice justice, to heal divisive wounds Saturday 9:00 AM (in the Parking ) among ’s people and to join with all people of good will in addressing the spiritual and physical needs of all.

READING 2 1 Jn 4:11-16 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also must love one another. No one has ever seen God. Yet, if we love one another, God remains in us, and his love is brought to perfection in us. READING 1 This is how we know that we remain in him and he in Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26 us, Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers that he has given us of his Spirit. —there was a group of about one hundred and twenty Moreover, we have seen and testify persons that the Father sent his Son as savior of the world. in the one place —. Whoever acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, He said, “My brothers, God remains in him and he in God. the Scripture had to be fulfilled We have come to know and to believe in the love God which the spoke beforehand has for us. through the mouth of , concerning Judas, God is love, and whoever remains in love who was the guide for those who arrested Jesus. remains in God and God in him. He was numbered among us GOSPEL and was allotted a share in this ministry. Jn 17:11b-19 “For it is written in the Book of : Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying: May another take his office. “Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have “Therefore, it is necessary that one of the men given me, who accompanied us the whole time so that they may be one just as we are one. the Lord Jesus came and went among us, When I was with them I protected them in your name beginning from the baptism of John that you gave me, until the day on which he was taken up from us, and I guarded them, and none of them was lost become with us a witness to his resurrection.” except the son of destruction, So they proposed two, Judas called Barsabbas, in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled. who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. But now I am coming to you. Then they prayed, I speak this in the world “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, so that they may share my joy completely. show which one of these two you have chosen I gave them your word, and the world hated them, to take the place in this apostolic ministry because they do not belong to the world from which Judas turned away to go to his own place.” any more than I belong to the world. Then they gave lots to them, and the lot fell upon I do not ask that you take them out of the world Matthias, but that you keep them from the evil one. and he was counted with the eleven apostles. They do not belong to the world RESPONSORIAL PSALM any more than I belong to the world. 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20 Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world. And I consecrate myself for them, Bless the LORD, O my soul; so that they also may be consecrated in truth.” Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, and all my being, bless his holy name. 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in Bless the LORD, O my soul, any medium, including electronic or digital, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. and forget not all his benefits. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; R. The Lord has set his in heaven. Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; For as the heavens are high above the earth, Jn 17:1-11a so surpassing is his kindness toward those who fear him. Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 As far as the east is from the west, Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; so far has he put our transgressions from us. Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; R. The Lord has set his throne in heaven. Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; The LORD has established his throne in heaven, Jn 21:20-25 and his kingdom rules over all. Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, Bless the LORD, all you his , 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; you mighty in strength, who do his bidding. 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; R. The Lord has set his throne in heaven. Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

ROSARY You are invited, as a devotion in honor of the Mary, to the pray the and sing Marian hymns of praise with us on Friday, May & May 9 28th at 6:00 PM. Praying the rosary is also a means of strengthening one’s faith and growing in spirituality. Adult $ 4278.00 Hope to see you there! Monthly $ 920.00 ANNUAL BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN Loose $ 255.89 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 6715 Thank you to all who took a baby bottle for Votives $ 69.00 our collection effort for TryLife. The bottles can Cemetery $ 280.00 be returned throughout May and June. There will be a basket at the entrance to the church to drop them Easter $ 10.00 off. Bottles are still available if you didn't get one yet, or Ascension $ 93.00 you can make a donation using an envelope marked "KofC Baby Bottle Campaign". Mother’s Day $ 275.00 ST. GERTRUDE CHURCH Father’s Day $ 5.00 SPAGHETTI SAUCE AND MEATBALL SALE Communications Media $ 20.00 Thursday, May 27, from 4 PM-6PM Spaghetti Sauce (1 quart)...... $7.00 Sincere thanks for your financial stewardship. Meatballs (6)...... $3.00  Please remember your parish in your will.  Items are frozen for your take-home enjoyment and convenience. Take-Out Only...... Curbside Pick-up OBLATES OF ST. BENEDICT, LATROBE DEANERY TO MEET Please enter the driveway near the former St. Gertrude The Oblates of St. Benedict, Latrobe Deanery, will meet Parochial School and follow the arrows to the social hall Sundays, May 16 (speaker, Benedictine Father Justin Matro door across from the church rectory. on “Purity of Heart”) and June 13 (speaker, Benedictine Sauce and meatballs will also be sold following Masses on Brother Gregory Visca on “Conversatio morum Saturday, May 29, & Sunday, May 30. (conversion of heart), from 3-4:15 PM in the Archabbey Basilica Crypt. Masks required. Reservations: Benedictine Please see the Faith Formation/ Father Donald Raila, 724-805-2291. Supper at 5:35 p.m. Youth Ministry section for more and additional sessions at 6:30 PM, both in the Fred information about our exciting Rogers Center at Vincent College, may be added; call in-person Rocky Railroad Father Donald at least two weeks in advance. Vacation School this VATICAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION summer! OF THE EUCHARISTIC OF THE WORLD MAKE A CATHOLIC SCHOOL CONNECTION The Roman Catholic Churches of Uniontown will be Virtual open houses and private tours are available at each hosting the Vatican International Exhibition of the of the 12 schools of the Diocese of Greensburg. Learn Eucharistic Miracles of the World. This exhibit is about ways we educate students safely in-person and the comprised of photographs and descriptions of Vatican many options we provide for connectivity. More than $4 approved Eucharistic Miracles from around the million is available in tuition assistance. Make a Catholic world. The exhibit will be in the St Church Social school connection today. Register at Hall at 180 Old Walnut Hill Road on Wednesday June 9th CatholicSchoolsGuide.org! & 16th (2-7 PM); Friday June 11th & 18th (8AM - 7PM);

Saturday June 12th & 19th (8AM - 7PM); and Sunday June

Please pray for the sick 13th & 20th (8AM - 3PM). All CDC Guidelines will be in and shut-ins of our parish. place.

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.

Save the dates: The parishes of , Our Lady Queen of Peace, St. James the Greater and St. Gertrude invite your child(ren) to our Region 2 Rocky Railroad Vacation Bible School from July 19th-23rd, 2021 from 9:00-Noon at St. James the Greater, Apollo. Open to children pre-K (age 4 by 8/31/2021) through 6th grade. More information TBA. Please contact Katie Tylinski, Regional Director of Faith Formation at 724-212-6740 (cell)/ [email protected] for more information and to register to volunteer.

Monday, May 17 8:30 AM St. Gertrude

Tuesday, May 18 St. John l 8:30 AM Dom Guido by Mrs. Theresa Cader and Family

Wednesday, May 19 8:30 AM St. Gertrude

Thursday, May 20 St. Bernardine of Siena

8:30 AM Raymond Steffanina by Family

Friday, May 21 St. Christopher Magallanes 8:30 AM St. Gertrude

PENTECOST SUNDAY

Saturday, May 22 St. Rita of Cascia 8:30 AM For the Parish 4:00 PM St. Gertrude 5:30 PM Alice Lookabaugh by Bill and Donna Hamilton

Sunday, May 23 8:00 AM St. Gertrude 9:30 AM Helen Mamros by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Safranyos 10:30 AM St. Gertrude OUR MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH It is a seemingly small point, but one that is important to remember as we reflect on ministry during these days preceding the descent of the Spirit, to notice that the place of Judas among the apostles was refilled because of his betrayal, not because of his . He was, according to Peter, “allotted a share in this ministry.” It is, then, betrayal of the mission and not merely death that leaves a void in the fabric of the church’s mission. We forget that in the minds of the other apostles, Judas still would have been numbered in the company of the Twelve when Jesus prayed the prayer we hear today: praying that, as they were sent into the world, they would be consecrated in the truth. It is difficult for us to comprehend that Jesus knelt to wash the feet of Judas. These are powerful and significant lessons for us to call to mind and keep in our hearts as we ponder the place of our particular ministry in the Church and the world, if we are remaining faithful to it, consecrated to the truth.

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