The Divine image as revelaed to Faustina Kowalska, by Eugene Kazimierowski, 1934 (, ) 2 May 5, 2019 • 3rd Sunday of MAy: the month of mary, music, and the eucharist!

hope you had a fruitful Lent and blessed Easter week. I am so encouraged Iby the prayers, participation, and profound living of the Liturgy during these holy days! This Easter season continues in our 25th Anniversary year with a month dedicated to Mary, Music and the Eucharist. Some may wonder, more than six months into our journey toward unity, what does “Great Grouping” mean, and how does that relate to Mary, music and the Eucharist?

The origin of “Great Grouping” came from my visits to our four parishes last summer. We were assigned the label, “Grouping 332,” but I did not think this numeric name was marketable or motivating. When I celebrated Masses, met the pastors and councils, and talked with our parishioners, what I heard the most was, “Father Jay, this is a great parish.” Great because that is how people feel about their parish. Great Biblically because teaches us, “Whoever wishes to become great among you must become a servant to others, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all.” (Mark 10:42-44)

Jesus’ greatness is experienced in his smallness as a baby at Christmas; Jesus’ greatness is experienced in his 30 years of humble living, making his career as a carpenter; Jesus’ greatness is experienced by his calling of disciples to entrust them with his plan of salvation through the ; Jesus’ greatness is calling us to be at his right and left by uniting our sacrifices to his on the cross; Jesus’ greatness is dying for us as a criminal in order to open the gates of heaven; Jesus’ greatness is experienced in his littleness in the Eucharist.

No one demonstrates the greatness of grace better than Our Mother Mary. The Blessed , most exalted of all creatures, says, “My soul magnifies the greatness of the Lord… For the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.” St. tells us, “Mary attributes nothing to her own merits. She refers all her greatness to the gift of the one whose essence is power and whose nature is greatness, for he fills with greatness and strength the small and the weak who believe in him.”

What are some other examples of God’s greatness evident in our parish? We have great music, led by “The” Adele, with so many gifted cantors, choir members and musicians. We are continuing our great Catholic speaker series that started with Mike Aquilina, then Fr. Jacques Phillipe and Fr. Potter... Now one of the greatest Pittsburgh-bornPittsburgh disciples of Christ, Dr. Scott Hahn, will join us on May 15 at John & Paul. Dr. Hahn will speak about the greatest gift of our Catholic Church: Our Eucharistic Lord. Then, the weekend of May 18- got feedback? 19, the Missionaries of the will celebrate the Masses and guide us toward Perpetual Adoration! Just as Sheetz is open 24/7, why should we Feel Free to Contact not have 24/7 access to our Eucharistic Lord? Father Jay through the

How fitting that May ends with Mary’s Visitation. As FEEDBACK boxes in depicted in the image of in our each parish, Grotto Chapel, Mary is the first monstrance, showing the presence of Jesus in her womb. Let us all pray like [email protected], St. Elizabeth, adoring the greatness of our Lord—the or (412) 697-5876 fruit of Mary’s womb! father jay’s message Saints John & Paul Roman Catholic Churchapril • sts-jp.org 21, 20193 the week ahead gospel reflection for the third sunday of easter —Sister Rose Walatka, ZSJM Monday, May 6 9:45 AM Making Music Praying Twice (2,3) John 21:1-9—In today’s Gospel, the resurrected Lord appears to the disciples 10:00 AM Mary Help of Christians (6) at the same Sea of Galilee where some three years earlier He called them to 10:30 AM Consoling the Heart of Jesus (5) become “fishers of men.” Peter, unclear about his vocation now that Jesus is 5:30 PM Mission Trip Meeting (YR) no longer with them, has decided to return to his old fishing , and several 6:30 PM Job Search Work Team (Conf) other disciples accompany him. It is exactly here that they encounter Jesus, 6:30 PM Troop 935 (UCDC) who, after miraculously filling their nets with fish, now serves them breakfast. 7:00 PM Separated & Divorced Group (8/9) After the meal, Jesus gently explains to Peter that fishing needs to be in the past: Peter is to feed the Lord’s sheep and to follow his Lord in a death that 7:00 PM Welcome Retreat (Grotto) will glorify God. 7:00 PM Wolves (5)

Peter’s call to serve and feed Jesus’ sheep and to lay down his life for them Tuesday, May 7 is really the call of every priest. Jesus places His seal on His priests during 7:30 AM All-Day ordination and uses them as channels for pouring out His mercy on mankind. (until 7:00 PM) (Grotto) St. Faustina wrote: “I have come to know the great intimacy which exists between Jesus and the priest. Jesus defends whatever the priest says, and 9:30 AM Consoling the Heart of Jesus (LCDC) often complies with his wishes. (…) O Jesus, to what extent You have shared 9:45 AM Making Music Praying Twice (2,3) Your power and mystery with them, more so than with the Angels” (Diary 2:00 PM Eucharistic (Grotto) 1240). We are all beneficiaries of the precious gift of the priesthood, of the 6:30 PM Confirmation Class (UCDC) self-gift of every priest, and of the power bestowed on them by Christ. Let 7:30 PM RCIA (MPR) us keep our priests in daily prayer.

Merciful Lord Jesus, I praise and thank You for calling men from among Wednesday, May 8 us to lay down their lives in Your service. Bless and protect each one of 9:30 AM MOMS Group II (10) Your beloved priests and strengthen them to generously fulfill Your holy 6:30 PM Living (Rosary Garden) will. Draw them into ever deeper intimacy with Yourself. May they live for Pizza Party (UCDC) Your glory alone! Amen. 6:30 PM Worship Band Practice (Church) 6:30 PM Making Music Praying Twice (2,3) 7:00 PM Six Steps to SANITY (8/9)

2019 st. anthony novena Thursday, May 9 GOOD SAMARITAN in AMBRIDGE | (724) 266-6565 7:30 AM All-Day Eucharistic Adoration Discover our rich tradition of gathering (Until 7:00 PM) (Grotto) some of the best homilists in the Diocese 9:30 AM 33 Days to Morning Glory (8/9, 10) for 9 consecutive Tuesdays leading up to 9:30 AM Making Music Praying Twice (2,3) the Feast of St. ! 6:00 PM Confessions (Grotto) • Fr. Terry O’Connor 6:00 PM Children’s Choir Practice (PR) May 7 • Fr. Adam Potter 7:00 PM Consoling the Heart of Jesus (MPR) May 14 • Fr. Ackerman 7:00 PM Webelos (8/9) May 21 • Fr. Jack Batykefer 7:30 PM Adult Choir Practice (PR) May 28 • Fr. Freedy June 4 • Fr. Michael Roche Friday, May 10 June 11 • Fr. Sam Esposito Staff Retreat—Church Offices Closed

all are welcome! Saturday, May 11 Mass begins at 6:30 PM, followed by the Novena 7:00 AM Catholic Men’s Fellowship (Conf) prayers. Closing Mass will be on June 11 with 8:30 AM Exodus 90 (Conf) outdoor procession & live music (weather 4:00 PM Confessions (Church) permitting)! Reception follows in Jericho Hall. 4:30 PM Rosary Before Mass (Church) 6:00 PM Diaper Collection After Mass (UCDC)

Sunday, May 12 Rosary 30 Minutes Before All Masses

@SaintsJohnandPaulParish @SaintsJohnandPaul @StsJohnandPaul Diaper Collection After All Masses (UCDC) stsjohnandpaul.formed.org 9:45 AM (MPR) Find Mass & Homily videos at vimeo.com/saintsjohnandpaul 10:00 AM Confirmation Class (UCDC) follow us! 4 May 5, 2019 • 3rd Sunday of Easter welcome, everyone! No matter what your past or present status is in the Catholic Church, your current family or marital status, your past or current religious affiliation, your personal history, age, background, or ethnicity—you are invited, accepted, and most welcome at Saints John & Paul! We hope Christ brings fullness into your life and that we can provide you with information and spiritual support!

stewardship Giving of your time, talent, & treasure divorced & separated group The Divorced and Separated support group Weekend of April 28 sponsored by Saints John & Paul will begin its next WEEKLY OFFERTORY — $16,353.00 13 week cycle of meetings on Monday, May 6. This PARISH SHARE — $812.00 peer-led group provides caring support to anyone who is experiencing the pain of separation or divorce. Topics covered include anger, loneliness, As always, thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. annulment, forgiveness, financial survival and ministry scheduling software more. Meetings are on Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM and will be held in Rooms 8 & 9 in Liturgical Ministers, Servers, Lectors, and Extraordinary Ministers the Lower CDC. Questions? Contact Ralph Joy at of Holy Communion—we have started using a new Ministry (412) 741-5456 or [email protected]. Scheduling Software. If you have not received any emails from us recently, please contact Angie Weigand at aweigand@sts-jp. org to be included in our lists. rosary prayed before mass Presented by the Respect Life Committee In honor of Our Blessed Mother, during the entire career connections month of May all five decades of the Rosary will A group that supports all aspects be prayed each weekend, beginning 30 minutes of your work life. before the start of each Mass. Please come a little early and join us in this beautiful, treasured prayer Ever wonder what recruiters or employers think of your of our Catholic . O Mary, conceived without LinkedIn profile or what they think a powerful one looks like? sin, pray for us! Please join Career Connections on Wednesday, May 15, from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room for The Flip Side of LinkedIn. Presenter Jason Vallozzi will suggest environment committee ways to highlight your career accomplishments in a modern format. With over 400 million members using LinkedIn, you The SSJP Environment Committee is seeking can’t afford to have a lackluster professional profile. volunteers to water our vast array of plants during the Easter season. If you can spare a day or two Special Bonus: Lindsey Zern Photography will be on hand per week, please contact Rebecca Hill at (724) to take free, professional headshots to ensure your picture 816-4560. Also, anyone interested in helping the sets the tone for your profile. No registration is needed, committee with setup or tearing down may also and everyone in the community is welcome to attend. All contact Rebecca. Thank you! participants are eligible for drawings to receive professional development materials. in our church library For more information about Career Connections, visit sts- read about: saint damien of molokai jp.org/career-connections or contact Carolyn Mariano at [email protected]. He relentlessly gave of himself and served the lepers who had been exiled to a barren island, even at the cost of his life. Find his icon dispayed Support our Spring Raffle! in our church! Return your tickets soon to be eligible to win $4,500 in prizes!

Join the Men’s club for our Men’s Club meets the third Monday of every month at 7:00 May meeting and Picnic PM in the Multi-purpose Room. on Monday, May 20, at All Men of the Great Grouping 6:30 PM. All men of our are welcome! For info contact [email protected]. Great Grouping are invited to join us! Resources available in the library in the Lower CDC. librarything.com/catalog/ssjp announcements Saints John & Paul Roman Catholic Church • sts-jp.org 5 six steps to sanity PREGNANCY LOSS & cancer caring Six Steps to SANITY is a faith-based INFERTILITY SUPPORT Plan now to attend our Wednesday, ministry and support group adapted You are not alone. Join other May 1, Cancer Caring Support from the bestselling book, Setting women who have suffered the loss Group meeting which will feature Boundaries with Your Adult Children of a pregnancy through miscarriage a presentation by Patient, Family, by Allison Bottke, for people who or stillbirth or are struggling with and Community Education Nurse, are dealing with addiction in their infertility. Meetings are held the Kathleen Bryte, MSN, RN, OCN, of families. Using the Setting Boundaries first Thursday of each month from the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at Companion Study Guide workbook, 7:00–8:00 PM in the Outreach UPMC Passavant. Kathleen will join parents and families will learn office, downstairs in the church. us to present community and online how enabling and codependency For more information, contact emotional, physical, and financial contribute to addiction. Learning Alyssa at (724) 448-0521 or email support resources for cancer patients and applying these steps with other [email protected]. and their families. For additional parents will produce healing and sanity information about this event, reach in their lives. friends with seniors out to cancercaringministry@gmail. com. hope & healing It is held Wednesdays in the CDC Help improve the quality of life of senior citizens in our area by (Rooms 8/9) from 7:00–8:30 PM. word of life The next session will be May 29-June providing friendship! Do you know 26. of a senior who is lonely, doesn’t For an end to infanticide: have family nearby, or just needs That the laws of our nation may Six Steps to SANITY is a safe, confidential a friend? Please tell them about reflect the law of God, environment that offers support and our ministry! To volunteer or be and protect the dignity of tools to deal with addiction. Please matched with a new friend, contact every human life— contact Chico Ficerai at chico.ficerai1@ Steve Osborne at (724) 544-3876 or gmail.com or call (724) 612-6991. [email protected]. We pray to the Lord.

children’s holy half-hour FLAME OF LOVE adorers needed! Thursdays 10:00–10:30 AM in the cenacle Grotto Chapel We are in great need of Songs, stories and guided prayer We will not be meeting for prayer adorers for Eucharistic in front of the Blessed Sacrament, and Adoration on the following Adoration. Sign up online at geared toward kids 5-and-under. Sundays through the summer: adorationpro.org/johnandpaul Limited babysitting available— • May 12—Mother’s Day contact [email protected]. • May 26—Memorial Day Weekend Adorers especially needed Questions? Contact Leeann at • June 16—Father’s Day Tuesdays—4:00–5:00 PM [email protected]. • July 7—Independence Day Wknd and Thursdays—9:00–10:00 AM • September 1—Labor Day Weekend • Noon–1:00 PM • 1:00–2:00 PM • 2:00–3:00 PM • 4:00–5:00 PM Questions about the Flame of Love devotion Cenacle? Contact Tess at jmj. Questions? [email protected] [email protected]. Thursdays from 3:00–3:30 PM in the Grotto Chapel. We welcome corpus christi

anyone new to the Chaplet of Divine prayer & adoration Mercy Novena. Booklets are provided. He who receives Communion is made holy and Divinized in soul and body in the same way that water, set over a fire, becomes lectio divina boiling... Communion works like yeast that has been mixed into All are welcome to join us in the dough so that it leavens the whole Mass... Just as by melting Multi-purpose Room at 9:45 AM two candles together you get one piece of wax, so, I think, one each Sunday for Lectio Divina. who receives the Flesh and Blood of Jesus is fused together with Him by this Communion, and the soul finds that he is in For next week, please read and pray over: Christ and Christ is in him.” —St. John 10:27-30 6 May 5, 2019 • 3rd Sunday of Easter april 21, 2019 Saints John & Paul offers a variety of Faith Formation opportunities for youth and adults. We continue to strive in many ways to enhance the spiritual formation of our parishioners to experience, reflect, pray, and study together as people of faith. For additional information, contact Jason Gawaldo, Director of Faith Formation at [email protected].

the catechist column from the bible by Jason Gawaldo, Director of Faith Formation Throughout salvation history, God frequently commands Read Exodus 32:1-20, the famous and tragic story of us to sacrifice to him the very things we are tempted to Israel’s worship of the golden calf at Mt. Sinai. Notice how worship in his place. Very often, we don’t overtly worship quickly God’s people were willing to substitute their own something else in place of God. It’s usually more on the money and jewelry for the Living God. And notice what lines of an implicit worship. Anything we place above happens to the golden calf at the end of the story. God is in God’s place. This is at the heart of our Lenten disciplines: getting something else out the way to make from the catechism more room for God in his proper place.

I’m reminded of that disturbing story in the life of Idolatry not only refers to false pagan worship. It remains a . Recall that God had promised Abraham countless descendants (see Genesis 15:1-21), but constant temptation to faith. Idolatry consists in divinizing Abraham didn’t have a legitimate son of his own. what is not God. Man commits idolatry whenever he honors Despite Abraham and Sarah’s old age, God gave them a and reveres a creature in place of God, whether this be son, . After Isaac had grown up a bit, after Abraham had time to ruminate in the excitement of the promise, gods or demons (for example, satanism), power, pleasure, God asked the unspeakable: “Take your son Isaac, your race, ancestors, the state, money, etc. Jesus says, “You only one, whom you love, and go the land of Moriah. cannot serve God and mammon.” Many martyrs died for There offer him up as a burnt offering on one of the heights that I will point out to you.” (Genesis 22:2) God not adoring “the Beast,” refusing even to simulate such had no desire for human sacrifice, and remember that he worship. Idolatry rejects the unique Lordship of God; stopped Abraham from actually doing this. God asked it is therefore incompatible with communion with God. for the sacrifice for Abraham’s sake, to make sure he was worshipping the Promise Giver and not the promise (paragraph 2113) itself.

Think also of the Exodus events and God’s institution of animal sacrifice. God had no desire for the blood first communions of animals. He said as much: “In the blood of calves, lambs, and goats I find no pleasure.” ( 1:11) God commanded daily animal sacrifice because God’s People daily were tempted to worship animals in place of God. God consistently commands us to offer as a sacrifice that which we are tempted to worship.

That same is true of our money. Just think of all the time we spend, the sacrifices we make, in pursuit of money. Again, earning a living is a good thing, and there is nothing intrinsically bad about money. But something that takes up so much of our time and energy and thought can very easily take time, energy, and thought away from God. And so he asks us to sacrifice, not all, Pray for our First Communicants who will receive Jesus but some of our money on a consistent basis, as a regular spiritual practice. in Holy Communion for the first time this weekend! Saints John & Paul Roman Catholic Church • sts-jp.org 7

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Sunday, June 2 11:00 AM Mass with brunch to follow. Register at sts-jp.org/FUEL

Thursdays, June 20-August 15 fuel summer hangouts (not July 4), 7:30-9:30 PM. Join us for a bonfire and different games each week. [email protected] Tuesday, July 23, $85/student. Register at sts-jp.org/FUEL

Valley Young Adults meet on May 6 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Our Lady of in Conway. Contact Cindy at olopdre@ verizon.net for more info. 8 May 5, 2019 • 3rd Sunday of Easter Photo by Gary Yon Photography Photo by Gary Yon

First Communion April 28, 2019 Photo by Gary Yon Photography see what’s happening! Saints John & Paul Roman Catholic Church • sts-jp.org 9 I just recently read a statement that said, “Lent was the time to listen, learn, repent, and reconcile. Easter is the time for ACTION!” This means that, just because we come to Mass and sing, it is NOT the end of our responsibility. Perhaps we should consider by Adele Scherer, making resolutions, just as we do on January 1. If we all would think of how we could be Music Minister hospitable to just one person at Mass, such as the new person who just sat down next to us, we could soon begin to really FILL our church on other Sundays, not just Easter and Christmas! (Remember how our church was filled—all the Masses—on Easter Sunday? It was so great to see all those smiling faces and to hear the singing!) Consider inviting a family member or a friend who has not attended church for several years. Why not invite them to “come and see” how Saints John & Paul will make them feel welcome. Perhaps your own faith will become stronger just by helping others to come and participate each Sunday in the celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection! Today, we’ll sing the hymn at Communion time, “Lord, when you came to the seashore, you weren’t seeking the wise or the wealthy, but only asking that I might follow. O Lord, in my eyes you were gazing, kindly smiling, my name you were saying.” When you come forward for the reception of the Holy Eucharist, think of what Jesus is saying to you. Jesus longs for your love. He is REALLY THERE right in front of you! Recognize Him, as you become a Living Tabernacle when +++ you receive Him! 3rd sunday of easter Readings—#1069 year c entrance #536 “at the lamb’s high feast” response #1069 “i will praise you lord” presentation #530 “christ has risen” communion #781 “lord, when you came” closing #790 “the summons”

“I find consolation in the

one and only friend who music & inspiration will never leave me, that is, our Divine Saviour in the Holy Eucharist... Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament...” —Saint Damien the Leper 10 May 5, 2019 • 3rd Sunday of Easter This year, in conjunction with

sts-jp.org/outreach we donated over 93,500 pairs of new and used shoes to Soles4Souls!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY to THOSE LIVING IN EXTREME POVERTY. Saints John & Paul Roman Catholic Church • sts-jp.org 11

traveling madonna & child statue “Pray much and make sacrifices for sinners, for many souls go to hell because there is no one to make sacrifices for them.” —Our Lady of Fatima A small table will be set up in the front of Our Lady of Peace church where the statue will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Articles you wish to have blessed may also be placed on the table before Mass. Sign up to have the Blessed image of the Madonna and Child visit your home! Each visit lasts one week; you can sign to host the statue as many times as you want. We encourage multiple visits! Anyone in our Great Grouping is welcome to host the 1000 3rd Avenue Conway, PA 15027 traveling Madonna. For more information, please call Jackie at (724) 869-9908 or Jim at (724) 869-3024 (724) 775-8127. Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate! Despise not my petitions, but, in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.

JOIN US FOR THE ROSARY ON SUNDAYS! Each Sunday morning, beginning at 9:20 AM, the Rosary is recited. Our small group is simply several friends who want to pray together for various intentions. Please join us!

liturgy of the word with children

375 Linmore Avenue All children are invited to attend Liturgy of the Word with Children during 10:00 AM Mass. Baden, PA 15005 The Mass continues for our little ones in our small group downstairs as we break open God’s (724) 869-9758 Word in simple terms for the children. Parents may bring pre-schoolers. All are welcome!

PIEROGIES! Potato, kraut, cottage cheese, and prune pierogi for $7.50/dozen. Eat in, take out. Call (724) 869-9758 Friday mornings after 6:00 AM to place your order.

saint anthony novena mass

Enjoy a beautiful tradition at Good Samaritan—celebrating a 9-week Novena to Saint Anthony. Come to one, or join us through June 11 for the remaining weeks. ALL ARE WELCOME!

(Please note time change: Mass begins at 6:30 PM.) around the parish Closing Mass will be on June 11 with Outdoor Procession (weather permitting). 725 Glenwood Ave. Ambridge, PA 15003 (724) 266-6565 good samaritan parish festival Dear Friends of The Great Grouping, it’s that time of year again to start the preliminary plans for the Good Samaritan Parish Festival! On behalf of the Leadership Committee, we would like to extend an invitation to anyone that would be willing to lend their time and talents to join our leadership committee. We truly believe that we are a great grouping; so therefore, we are in search of a few folks from each parish to join our team! The rewards are heavenly! If you are interested, please contact Deacon Tony, Sale Aloe, or Rose Filipponi at (724) 266-6565 x16. 12 May 5, 2019 • 3rd Sunday of Easter magnificat prayer breakfast rachel’s vineyard retreat Magnificat Pittsburgh Ladies are invited to the prayer Rachel’s Vineyard, a weekend retreat designed to heal the breakfast on May 18 from 9:00 AM-Noon at the Crowne emotional and spiritual wounds of abortion, will be held on . The event will include breakfast, Plaza in Green Tree May 17-19 at The Ark & Dove Center, 10745 Babcock fellowship, praise and worship, a personal testimony, Boulevard, Gibsonia. In a confidential and supportive and intercessory prayer. Ann Vucic, pilgrimage guide and atmosphere, Rachel’s Vineyard demonstrates God’s love, interpreter, will speak about her spiritual journey towards forgiveness, and compassion. If you or someone you love trusting God and His plans. When Ann was 15 years is in need of healing from the pain of a past abortion, old, she received a miraculous healing during a visit to please let them know about this retreat opportunity. It is Medjugorje that deepened her love for God and her desire open to mothers, fathers, grandparents, and siblings of to help others encounter His love. The breakfast costs $23. aborted children as well as those involved in the abortion To register, call Kay at (724) 772-6749 or Pam at (412) 461- industry. Retreat brochures are available in the Narthex. magnificatpittsburgh.org 8906 or visit by May 10. Registration deadline is May 10. To register or for more information, call Toni Jester, Retreat Facilitator, at (412) ireland pilgrimage 352-5348 or email [email protected]. With Fr. Terry O’Connor—In partnership with the Pittsburgh Catholic, Fr. Terry O’Connor, Administrator of St. Angela quigley catholic golf outing Merici, Corpus Christi, St. Patrick, and St. Parishes, is leading a pilgrimage to Ireland in 2019. Ireland Mark your calendars for the Quigley Catholic Golf Outing! is steeped in our Catholic faith. Visits include: Dublin, Join us on the links at Club at Shadow Lakes (2000 Beaver Armagh, Belfast, Knock , Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Lakes Boulevard, Aliquippa, PA 15001) on Monday, Dingle, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Blarney, Rock of Cashel, and May 20. Shotgun start at 9:00 AM. Registration is $150. more. We will walk in the footsteps of St. Patrick, St. Brigid, St. Brendan, St. Kevin, St. Malachy, and others. We will have Please contact Mr. Matt Kuntz at (724) 869-2188 or golf@ qchs.org qchs.org daily Mass in amazing churches. The dates are June 11- or visit for more information. 20, 2019. The price is $4,299 per person based on double occupancy in specially selected hotels. Includes round trip airfare from Pittsburgh. Breakfasts and dinners are also bishop canevin hs applications included. You can request a roommate and Unitours will try to accommodate you. For itinerary and to book online, Applications are still being accepted for Bishop Canevin visit www.bit.ly/CatholicIreland2019 or contact Marianna at High School’s 2019-20 academic year. Interested students Unitours at 800-777-7432 or [email protected]. may visit bishopcanevin.org to complete and submit an application. For more information, please call Admissions Director Katie Stevens at (412) 922-7400 x220. safe families for children Safe Families for Children seeks to surround families save the date in crisis with Christ-centered communities to enable the families to take steps to stability and growth. Our last ministry date night of the season will be themed Host family volunteers open their hearts and homes “Giving Back” to our community. On Saturday, May 25, to children on a temporary basis while their parents we will be going to The Ark and the Dove on Babcock pursue the help they need. Want to learn more? Boulevard to help the sisters spruce up the place for Come to the next training at St. John Neumann, summer from 8:00 AM-1:00 PM. We will end the day Saturday, May 18, from 9:00 AM-1:30 PM. Lunch with a picnic at 1:00 PM. Please check upcoming bulletins provided. Please contact Rachel Walker at rwalker@ or stcatherineofsweden.org or saintrichardparish.org for safefamilies.net for more information or to register. more details. Our ministry will start up again in August with a family help save lives—register today! picnic and some outdoor games. We would like to thank all of you for joining us for our first year of date nights The Race for Love & Life, a Pro-Life 5k Race/1 mile walk, is teaming up with the Pittsburgh and look forward to watching this ministry strengthen Diaper Derby for a great family fun day in honor marriages in our community for years to come. Thank you and support of families! Register and raise funds also to all the couples who have helped us make these date nights a success. to support Women’s Choice Network where the choice is LIFE! June 1 at North Park Boat House. Marriage Minute: Register at RaceforLoveandLife.com. Raise Funds “Love is not about how many days, months or years at pghdiaperderby.com. Questions? Contact Jenna you have been together. Love is about how much you Stivoric at [email protected]. love each other every single day.” courtesy notes Saints John & Paul Roman Catholic Church • sts-jp.org 13 our newest christians! mass intentions & readings Jacqueline Elizabeth Craske Monday, may 6 Daughter of James and Blair (Urish) Craske (ACTS 6:8-15/JN 6:22-29) 9:00 AM † Tom Byrnes ( & Donna Wyckoff) Grace Anne Kristan Daughter of Jeffrey and Erica (Del Mastro) Kristan tuesday, may 7 (ACTS 7:51—8:1A/JN 6:30-35) Naomi Elizabeth Rattigan 7:00 AM † Laurette Gioffre (Bob & Chris Pietrandrea) Daughter of Lee and Sarah (Hauser) Rattigan

wednesday, may 8 Landon Parker Stoecklein (ACTS 8:1B-8/JN 6:35-40) Son of Matthew and Lauren (Rudenko) Stoecklein 9:00 AM † Peggy Mulvihill (John & Susie Parran) Emma Lynn Ward thursday, may 9 Daughter of Thomas and Kristina (Santoro) Ward (ACTS 8:26-40/JN 6:44-51) 7:00 AM † Jean Mae Schiro (Friends from Women’s Retreat) 6:00 PM Confessions our faithful departed

friday, may 10 Donna Meyers Parishioner and Wife of Craig Meyers (ACTS 9:1-20/JN 6:52-59) 9:00 AM † Dennis & William Sweeney (Family) AnnaMae Newmaster saturday, may 11 Grandmother of Gregg Newmaster (ACTS 9:31-42/JN 6:60-69) 1:30 PM Nuptial Mass for Kyle Coniker & Jacqueline DuBois Ron Misencik 4:00 PM Confessions Father of Mary Kozminski 5:00 PM † Paul Martinka (Marian Lindenmuth) wedding banns sunday, may 12 (ACTS 13:14, 43-52/REV 7:9, 14B-17/JN 10:27-30) I Joseph Formica & Emily Kibrick 7:30 AM ‡ The Faithful of the Great Grouping 9:00 AM † Josephine Mager (Mager Family) 11:00 AM † Elizabeth Prendergast (Thayer Family) I John Kutzfara & Angela Giglio

† Mass ‡ Mass for Spiritual & Physical Wellness III Philip Molnar & Ashley Ward

prayers for the sick serving our country Anita & Herm Anand; Ashley; Barbie; Robert Bash; Alice Beeler; Arlene Berger; Capt. Brian Austin, US Army; 2LT John Robert Baldwin, US Army; 2LT Justin Blakelyn Benson; Paul Black; Boyd; Thomas Bugel; Tristan Byrne; Christopher and Burdette, US Marine; Major C. Ryan Cox , US Air Force; Max Davenport, US Mary Anne; Ed Colerich; Vincent Cortese; David; Bette Delisio; Frank DeMarco; Army; 1LT Phillip Evankovich, US Army; Major Jim Falls, US Army; Lt. Col. John Jodie Dentici; Cardinal DiNardo; Kathleen Diulus; Adellina Donaldson; Teri Dye; Emma; Marian Ferrar; Brendan E.; Joe Ford; Ethel Gaspar; Gochis Family; A. Ferko, US Air Force; SPC Paul Folwarczny, U.S. Army; Sgt. MSM Sebastian Carol Giger; Marianne Grom; Edie Harris; Linda Hasenkopf; Deacon Al Heiles; Janet Gauiria, USMC; Lt. Col. Jennifer (Glomb) Giovannetti, US Air Force; Lt. Col. Heintz; Hannah Holmes; Andrew J.; Jessica; Julia; Joe K.; Chase Kaczmarek; Lois Robert Giovannetti, US Air Force; Amn. Nigel Hall, E3 Air National Guard, Karran; Cheryl Kassner; Kathy; John Kealy; Rebecca Kelman; Kim; Cassie Kirsch; 171st Air Refueling Wing; LT Bryan Hennen, US Navy; LT Kayla (Eberhart) Stephen and Lois Knapke Family; Madisyn Kovach; Jason Kwiatkowski; Maellen Hennen, US Navy; 1LT Royce B. Hyland, US Marine; PFC Austin Johnson, US Langlois ; Frank Leone; Lily; Ben Macuga; Jill Majors; Ann Maloy; Marge; Roman Martynuk; Mary Anne; Terry McCartney; Fr. Naos McCool; Jack McCusker; Kevin Army; WO2 Michael Kendall, US Army; 1LT Ryan McCullough, 2nd Cavalry McDonald; Stephen McLoughlin; Patty McMahon; Robert E. Mainert; Edward Regiment, US Army; Corporal Devin Meegan, USMC; Lance Corporal Trevor Meegan; Anita Marie Merlino; Donna Meyers; Fran Michelli; Frank Milicia; Sally Meegan, USMC; PFC Max Muck, US Army; CPT Antony Palocaren, US Army Miller; Dee Muller; Diane Munkus; Mary Ellen & Chuck Netzel; Rita Nowak; Sue O.; Corps of Engineers; SPC Samantha Palaza, US Army; SPC David Patcher, US Michael Osterwise; Becky Pagano; Pam; John Parks; Pat and Family; Bernadette Army; LT Andrew Pfau, U.S. Navy; 2LT Kevin Pfau, U.S. Army; Capt. Bradley Peha; Scott Penrod; Virginia Perozzi; Patricia Pfendler; Pierre; Barbara Ploetz; Rivera Family; Helen Rivetti; Denise Roble; Baby Roos; Sue Rosle; Michael Rovnak; Sean Praskasch; 2LT Anthony Puopolo, US Marine; Capt. Kyle Rehrig, US Marine; Roy; Helen Rubritz; Annemarie Scally; Keith Scheidemantle; Jean Mae Schiro; Jamal 1LT Peter Rodgers-Fischl, US Army National Guard; SPC Mateo & Carlen Shuriah; Louise Sinclair; Mary Beth Stapleton; Paul St. Onge; Greg Stawara; John Rodriguez; A1C Michael T. Scherer; Philip Schlegel IV, National Guard; Chief Stein; Naomi Stein; Anne Stickler; Sydney; Mary Ann Szymoniak; Henry Taborski; Warrant Officer, Esteban Sierra, US Army; PVT John F. Silvester, US Army; Stephen Thayer; Bob Tomaszewski; Tessa Trasovich; James Treemarchi; John Amn. Michael S. Simmons, US Air Force; Col. John J. Strycula, US Army; Maj. Tucci; Sarah Turner; Paul Turnley; Garvin Urban; Two Vanzant babies; Cindy Vautar; Austin & Bryce Vodarick; Elaine Vogel; Joyce VanBlaricom; Linda W.; Siegfried Daniel Stypula, USAF; Cpl. Johnathan Teed, US Marine; SSG Mark A. Wise, Wagner; Charlotte Wall; Debbie Walters; Robert Weidner; Pete Wesolosky; John US Army; Capt./ Flight Commander Brad Wolff, US Air Force. Woffington; Kim Yon; David Zavolta; Janice Zawadski; Joseph Zeller. 14 May 5, 2019 • 3rd Sunday of Easter Explore St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s Little Way, uncovering the power of trust in the face of personal darkness. Be inspired to become a great saint amid ordinary circumstances, and lay the foundation for a personal consecration to Divine Mercy. TUESDAYS 9:30-11:30 AM, beginning May 21 THURSDAYS 7:00-8:45 PM, beginning May 23

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Father Jay Donahue 2586 Wexford Bayne Road | Sewickley PA 15143 Administrator...... email [email protected] sts-jp.org | [email protected] Father Jack Batykefer weekday mass sunday mass Senior Parochial Vicar...... x226 Saints john & paul Saints john & paul Father Joe Carr Parish Chaplain...... x244 mon, wed, fri—9:00 am sat—5:00 PM Tue, Thu—7:00 am sun—7:30, 9:00, 11:00 am Father Michael Roche first sunday of each month Parochial Vicar...... x227 6:00 pm spanish mass good samaritan in the grotto chapel Deacon James Olson...... x262 mon 8:00 am — good samaritan Deacon Anthony Giordano...... x234 tue—6:30 pm sat—5:00 pm Karen Walker sun—11:00 am Pastoral Minister...... x223 St. wed 8:00 am Adele Scherer — St. john the baptist Music Minister...... x232 sun 8:00, 10:00 am our lady of peace — Betsy Shulkosky thu, fri 8:00 am Parish Secretary...... x234 — our lady of peace sat 4:00 pm Carmel Kremen confession — Assistant Parish Secretary...... x245 sun—9:00 am Jason Gawaldo Saints john & paul Director of Faith Formation...... x228 thu—6:00–6:45 PM first friday schedule sat 4:00–4:45 pm Clare Giuffre — 1:30 PM mass at Faith Formation Assistant...... x228 concordia franklin good samaritan Sister Rose Walatka, ZSJM park Adult Evangelization & Discipleship Coordinator...... x237 tue—5:30–6:15 PM sat 4:00–4:45 pm Kyle Bliss — 8:00 pm mass at Adult Evangelization & Discipleship Coordinator...... x289 ssjp and all-night St. john the baptist adoration Janet Roberto Coordinator of Faith Formation...... x238 sun—9:00–9:45 am

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