Joan Of Arc Church A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

A of the Diocese of Greensburg

3523 National Pike Rd. P O Box 92 Our 9 AM Mass Monday through Saturday and Farmington, PA 15437 our 8 AM Sunday Mass are streaming on our Facebook page—Saint Joan of Arc Church. Masses Phone: (724) 329-4522 Fax: (724) 329-4955 are being uploaded to our website: E-mail: [email protected] www.sjoafarmington.org. Click on the Mass on the bottom right corner. Website: www.sjoafarmington.org Confession available by appointment. Facebook Page - Saint Joan of Arc Church MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil (Sunday Obligation): 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Daily Mass: Mon. through Sat. — 9:00 a.m.

HOLY DAYS: Vigil: 7:00 p.m. Holy Day: 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

BAPTISMS: By appointment. Contact the Parish Office.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Please call the office to schedule confession..

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Please contact the Parish Office six months in advance.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Contact the Parish Office.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS: The Most Rev. Larry J. Kulik, JCL Anyone interested in learning more about the vocation to Bishop of Greensburg priesthood or diaconate, is invited to contact the pastor, or the The Rev. James F. Petrovsky, Pastor diocesan office of clergy vocations at 724-837-0901.

[email protected] PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:30AM—4:30PM If assistance is needed at other times, please call the parish office. Mission Statement NEW PARISHIONERS: We, the parish of St. Joan of Arc, are a Welcome! Please register as soon as possible. Contact the Parish Office. community of visitors and seasonal and local members of diverse backgrounds. Spiritual MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND: To arrange for the Sacraments of Eucharist, Reconciliation or life, fellowship and outreach are important in Anointing of the Sick, call the Parish Office. Eucharistic our mountain setting. We are called to Ministers are available for Communion to the homebound.

worship, to teach and live the message CHARITIES: and to extend concern and compassion to all. Counseling is available through the Diocesan Catholic As a result of our growth and past experience, Charities Office. Contact the Parish Office.

we look to the future and affirm our EVENT SCHEDULING: commitment to the evangelization of all age All proposed events to be held at St. Joan of Arc Church must be submitted to the Parish Office one month to the groups. planned event. Contact the Parish Office for more information. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ—June 6, 2021

Mass Intentions for the Week Liturgical Ministries Schedule June 12/13, 2021 Saturday, June 5 Anticipated Corpus Christi Sunday LECTORS 5:00 pm…………Deceased—Chimono & Herman Families Saturday, Vigil 5:00 pm...... L. Cale Pat Mowen Sunday, 8:00 am….…………………...... P. Whyel Sunday, 11:00 am...... M. Jarina

Sunday, June 6 Corpus Christi Sunday EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

8:00 am...... Peg Burns Saturday, Vigil 5:00 pm.………..…...…...... M. L. Dick Susan & Jim Britt Sunday, 8:00 am………….…….…...... C. Homer Sunday, 11:00 am...... 11:00 am……………………….……….Alfred “Buzz” John Bonnie & Steve Nesser

Monday, June 7 God sends the Holy Spirit to guide us. In every moment, the Holy Spirit prompts us to do this or avoid that. To help this 9:00 am...... Isabelle Fronczek person or to avoid another person. To benefit from the Dolly Kroll promptings of the Holy Spirit, we need to be docile. What does it mean to be docile It means to listen deeply and to be Tuesday, June 8 coachable. How well do you listen to the voice of God in the moments of the day, especially in times of decision? Are you 9:00 am ….……..……………………...……..Mary Herman stuck in your ways, or are you open to being coached in new Dennis DeHaas and better ways? Wednesday, June 9 Once we accept the fact that we do not see ourselves and situa- tions as they really are, we become humble, and one of the 9:00 am…………………………….……...Evelyn Cochrane hallmarks of humility is docility. Lonnie Frammartino

Thursday, June 10 The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ 1: Exodus 24: 3-8 9:00 am ...... Marie Ferranti Don Volchko 2: Hebrews 9: 11-15 3: Mark 14: 12-16, 22-26 Friday, June 11

9:00 am...... Selma Sefcik Liturgy of the Word - Meditation: Agnes Nalepka In the first reading, Moses uses the blood of young bulls to Saturday, June 12 seal the covenant between God and the Israelites. In the letter to the Hebrews, the author explains that Christ is the High 9:00 am...... Pro Populo Priest, and the new Mediator of the covenant. In the Gospel, Jesus blesses the bread and wine at Passover and instructs His disciples to receive them, as His Body and Blood od the new Saturday, June 12 Anticipated 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time covenant.

5:00 pm…………...... Sally & Alfred “Buzz” John Focus: Jesus establishes the new covenant between God David & Lillian Cale and His people with His Body and Blood. Sunday, June 13 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Since the beginning of time, God has loved and delighted in the people He created to share fully in His love. Despite their 8:00 am...... Christina Peters repeated rejection and betrayal of him, God’s love for His Mom & Dad people never ended. In Jesus, and the giving of His Body and Blood, God offers us a way to become one with Him and 11:00 am……………………………….Alfred “Buzz” John know His love completely. Peggy Varto & Fami- ly Spiritual Communion Prayer My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to Francis—thought for the day (June 6) receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment Let us pray for Christians who are victims of persecution so receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my that they know how to respond to evil with good. heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ—June 6, 2021

Collection Report for Corpus Christi— The Feast of Corpus Christi has been Sunday, May 30, 2021 celebrated by the in Regular Weekly Offerings honor of the Eucharist since 1246. Corpus Christi is a Latin phrase that Envelopes Dated Sunday, May 30, 2021 $864.00 refers to the Body and Blood of Christ. All Other Weekly Offering Envelopes 720.00 St. said “Every day Friends of Saint Joan of Arc And Visitors 45.00 He humbles Himself; every day He Loose Cash and Checks 693.00 comes to us and lets us see Him in His lowliness, when He descends from the Extraordinary Expenses Father at the altars.“ Envelopes (All Dates) 363.00 Prayer Before We Receive Communion Other Come, O Blessed Savior, and nourish my soul with heavenly Cemetery Fund 95.00 Food, the Food which contains every sweetness and every delight. Come, Bread of Angels, and satisfy the hunger of Candle Offerings 6.00 my soul. Come, glowing Furnace of Charity, and enkindle in Flower Fund - Regular 45.00 my heart the flame of divine love. Come, Light of the World, Father's Day (Sunday, 06/20/2021) 15.00 and enlighten the darkness of my mind. Come, King of Peter's Pence (Sunday, 06/27/2021) 45.00 Kings, and make me obedient to Your holy will. Come, Catholic Comm. Campaign (Sunday, 05/16/2021) 10.00 loving Savior, and make me meek and humble. Come, Friend of the Sick, and heal the infirmities of my body and Ascension (Thursday, 05/13/2021) 20.00 the weakness of my soul. Come, Good Shepherd, my God Homeless Collection 60.00 and my All, and take me to Yourself. $2,981.00 O most Holy Mother, Mary Immaculate, prepare my heart to TOTAL: receive my Savior. Sanctuary Light The sanctuary light burns in memory of Daniel Hudock starting June 12th through June 25th as Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus requested by the Hudock Family. The devotion was greatly increased by the visions Sister Margaret Mary Ala- coque (1647-1690), a French Visitandine Attention: Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers, Altar Servers at the convent of Paray-le-Monial. We are working on the July and August serving schedules. If She had a vision of Christ’s Heart on the you have dates you cannot serve or dates you would like to feast of Saint John that was similar to that serve, please email or call Lillian at 724-439-1683 or of Saint Gertrude. Jesus permitted her to [email protected]. Thank you for your rest her head upon His Heart, and then dedicated service. disclosed to her the wonders of His love, telling her that He desired to make this known to mankind and to diffuse the treasures of His goodness, and that He had Sacred Heart of Jesus chosen her for this work, (probably 1673, Dec. 27). In June The month of June is devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. or July o f 1674, Sister Margaret Mary said, Jesus asked to The prayer below will be recited at the conclusion of all be honored under the figure of His Heart of Flesh and asked Masses: for a devotion of expiatory love — frequent Communion, Communion on the first Friday of each month and the ob- Prayer of Thanksgiving and Praise to the Sacred Heart servance of Holy Hours. Lord, you deserve all honor and praise, because your love is perfect and your heart sublime. In another vision, on the feast of Corpus Christi 1675, My heart is filled to overflowing with gratitude Sister Margaret Mary reported that Jesus told her, “Behold for the many blessings and graces you have bestowed upon the Heart that has so loved men…instead of gratitude I me and those receive from the greater part (of mankind) only whom I love. ingratitude…” Jesus then asked for a feast of reparation on Forever undeserving, may I always be attentive the Friday after the octave of Corpus Christi. bidding her to and never take for granted the gifts of mercy and love consult Father de la Colombiére, then of the small that flow so freely and generously from your Sacred Heart. Jesuit house at Paray. He recognized the action of the Spirit Heart of Jesus, I adore you. of God and consecrated himself to the Sacred Heart and Heart of Jesus, I praise you. directed Sister Margaret Mary to write down her account and Heart of Jesus, I thank you. to circulate it throughout and England. Sister Heart of Jesus, I love you forever and always. Margaret Mary Alacoque was canonized in the 20th century. Amen. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ—June 6, 2021

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS THOSE WHO HAVE REQUESTED PRAYER 7 Day Candle Offerings Pat Myers Anonymous (wisdom in Job) Easton Stephans-Rivera Michael Kitta John Lightsey Jr. Joe Destro Chuck Gentile Pat Weller Eric & All Who Love Him Jon Lori Battelli Donna Paull Frank & Melissa Milo Catherine Galida Jerry Galida Ron and Teresa Steimer Jerry and Cat Rheba Maust Millie Dettman In memory of John P. Yurkovich Light, Happiness and Peace Irene Evans Jim and Chris Augustine David Rusko Mary Judd Maddy Martin Megan belan The 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Amanda Jadon 1. I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life. Dolores Yurkovich Ester Suchevits Evelyn Dahl Joanne & Marian 2. I will establish peace in their homes. Judith Ann Dahl Denise 3. I will comfort them in their afflictions. Ed martinko Erika & Darrel’s relationship 4. I will be their secure refuge during life, and above all, in Diane Swanson Dan Duncan death. Saundra Casey Sarah Smith 5. I will bestow abundant blessings upon all their undertakings. Larry Hajduk Pat Mowen 6. Sinners will find in My Heart the source and infinite ocean of Karen Ensor P. T. Shipley mercy. B. Janice Smith Susie Terravecchia Phil Terravecchia 7. Lukewarm souls shall become fervent. Betty urick Susan Heilman 8. Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection. Anna Smith Gary Myers 9. I will bless every place in which an image of My Heart is Gwen Takacs Pund Family exposed and honored. Robert E. Paull Beverly Andaloro 10. I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts. If you would like to request prayer for yourself, a friend 11. Those who shall promote this devotion shall have their names or loved one, please call Dorothy at 724-329-4522. If you written in My Heart. would like the prayer recipient to receive cards of 12. I promise you in the excessive mercy of My Heart that my all encouragement throughout the year, please provide an powerful love will grant to those who receive Holy address. Communion on the First Fridays in nine consecutive months the grace of final perseverance; they shall not die in My disgrace, nor without receiving their sacraments. My Divine Parish Flea Market Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment. The Ladies Guild will be sponsoring a flea market on Saturday, July 10th. Basket Raffle We are looking for household items, Once again this year, we will have a Chinese Auction at our tables, lamps and odd chairs, etc., car show. To assure a healthy small appliances, jewelry and supply of items, we are asking accessories in slightly used condition parishioners to consider with nothing broken or parts missing. donating an item, gift card, Please, no TVs, computer screens, lottery ticket or money so we keyboards, or large appliances. Items are able to put baskets together may be dropped off at the church during regular business to support the car show hours, starting Monday, May 17th. auction. If you can help, Remember, the Flea Market is Saturday, July 10th from please drop off your item by 8:00 AM till 4:00 PM. There will be a limited food menu Monday, July 19. Gift cards, (hoagies, soft drinks, etc.) available. lottery tickets, etc. can be placed in the collection basket. Please mark them car show. Thank you so much! The Roman Catholic Churches of Uniontown will be hosting the Vatican International Exhibition of St. Joan of Arc Car Show the Eucharistic Miracles of the St. Joan of Arc will be hosting a car show and cook-out World. This exhibit is comprised of on Sunday, July 25 (rain date August 1). The show will photographs and descriptions of Vatican run from noon till 4:00 PM, Our chairman, Buddy approved Eucharistic Miracles from Eicher is looking for volunteers to help with the show. around the world. The exhibit will be in Please call Buddy at 724-322-3872 if you can help with the St Joseph Church Social Hall at 180 the show—registration, 50/50, Chinese Auction, directing Old Walnut Hill Road and open to the traffic, etc. public on Wednesday June 9th & 16th from 2-7 pm; Friday June 11th & 18th Our kitchen crew is also looking for volunteers. Those from 8 am - 7 pm; Saturday June 12th & interested in helping with the cookout—taking orders, 19th from 8 am - 7 pm; and Sunday June 13th & 20th from 8 prepping and delivering orders, cooks, kitchen help, am - 3 pm. All CDC Guidelines will be in place, so you may kitchen clean-up, policing tables, etc., please add your be asked to wait a few minutes before entering the exhibit. name to the sign up sheets in the rear of the church.