Welcome to . . . THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF WEXFORD Saint Alphonsus & Saint Alexis “Grow in Jesus, engage in community, and go forth to make disciples.”

God did not send the Son to condemn the world, but to give it abundant life .

June 7, 2020 Most Holy Trinity

From Father Zywan What’s in a name? Upon the announcement of the name for the new Parish formed from the soon to be former Saint Alphonsus and Saint Alexis parishes, Bishop Zubik placed our community under the patronage of Saint Aiden. This is the name that was initially submitted in the first round of name choices by parishioners and accordingly this is the name that was voted upon in the second round of name choices by parishioners. The name Aiden translated from the early medieval Gaelic name Áedán can properly be, and is, spelled several different ways including: Aaden Aayden A’Den Aden Adon Aedan Aedon Aedonne Aidan Aiddan Aidden Aidean Aidon Aiyden Ao dhan +Aodhann (Gaelic spellings) Aydan Aydann Aydden Ayden Aydenn Aydenne Aydon Aydonn Eyden. The most common Anglicized versions are Aiden with an “e” and Aidan with an “a”. The explanation of these differences, with several spelling options, was presented to Bishop Zubik when the petition for the new name of the parish was submitted. The spelling of Saint Aiden (as submitted and voted upon by the parishioners) with an “e” was selected. Since that time, the Bishop’s office has received a number of requests to amend the spelling to Saint Aidan with an “a”. Bishop Zubik has graciously agreed to revise the decree so that moving forward, Saint Aiden with an “e” will become Saint Aidan with an “a”. Just to be clear, Saint Aidan's (with an "a") Cathedral (Irish: Ardeaglais Naomh Aodháin) is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ferns, County Wexford, in Ireland. The saint, and our new patron, to whom the cathedral is dedicated is Máedóc of Ferns (feast day 31 January), also known as Áedan, Aidan, or Aiden, who died in 626, and should not be confused with St. Aidan of Lindisfarne (feast day 31 August), an Irish missionary who died in 651. The amended decree will soon be issued reflecting this change that some have asked for. Let us begin to pray to Saint Aidan, for ongoing peace and singular focus on Christ to which he dedicated his life to God’s glory and the evangelization of His people. God’s peace and blessings to all.

A Glorious Day! The entire Church of Pittsburgh looks forward to this ordination of three young men to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ in service to the people of this diocese. They are: Deacon Jeff Craig, Deacon Matthew Hawkins and Deacon Michael Faix. Deacon Jeff Craig is a son of Saint Alphonsus Parish where he received his sacraments, attended and graduated from the parish school. His parents, Glenn and Laurie Craig, remain members of the parish family. We will remember them with gratitude as well. The Ordinations are scheduled for Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Paul Cathedral in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. In light of the COVID-19, attendance at this Mass will be regrettably limited to by invitation only. Details as to how his Mass of Thanksgiving at Saint Alphonsus the following day have not yet been determined due to the same restrictions necessary for the current policies for social distancing. More information regarding Deacon Craig’s first Mass will be announced as they become available. One thing that COVID-19 cannot limit is our ability to saturate he and his classmates with prayer. Please keep these three men in your prayers. So many parishioners have already played a role in fostering his vocation. Praise God! We look forward to these glorious days and in giving thanks to God for the good works that He continues to begin and bring to fruition for the good of all.

Welcoming Our New Shepherd Father David Bonnar has been appointed as the founding pastor of the new parish of Saint Aidan. He is currently serving at Saint Bernard Parish in Mount Lebanon and Our Lady of Grace Parish in Scott Township, soon to be the singular parish of Saint Michael the Archangel. “Father Dave”, as he prefers to be called, has been out to visit both churches and facilities of the Wexford Catholic Community and is very excited to make his home amongst you. The actual date of transition for he and I, is July 1. In the meantime, please remember Father Dave in your prayers in this process of his transition to leaving behind a community that has been his home for 12 years and now coming another great community where God is sending him. If you would, kindly remember me in your prayers in going through a similar journey. May he be praised in all that we do! In Jesus’ love,

Fr. Zywan

LOVE To love is to learn to follow Christ with others. New Directives for Re-opening WE PRAY FOR THE SICK Our Church As of Friday, June 6, 2020 We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician, those members of our parish families of Saint Alphonsus The Catholic Community of Wexford COVID-19 and Saint Alexis who are in need of healing in body, mind Task Force met earlier this week and made or spirit, especially: recommendations to the clergy and staff on how to safely proceed with the distribution of the Holy Eucharist and Brian Bart Eugene Mancino the opportunity for live Masses. Keeping in mind the Rachel Borck Gerard McArdle safety and health of our parishioners, our beloved clergy Jeannie Bukaukus Liz McArdle and our dedicated staff. Emma Bullick Michelle Mehok

PHASE 1: Mass will be Live Streamed at 4:00 p.m. Rick Collins Ron Mehok from Saint Alphonsus church, as it has been over the past Connor Cunic Diane Miller several weeks. We invite everyone to join in that Mass Gloria Dudowski G. James Neelan via live stream. Then, beginning at 4:45 p.m., through Nancy Greer Larry Sampietro 5:30 p.m., parishioners are welcome to drive to Saint Patricia Gross Irene Schultz Alphonsus to receive the Eucharist. Stanley Hofstetter Janice Spowal Betty Howell Amber VanVickle PHASE 2: Daily Mass Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 David Hoza David Zappa a.m. at Saint Alexis Church starting June 9. We look John Hunsinger Prayer Shawl Recipients forward to adding in-person morning Mass two days per Al Korade week, on Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 a.m. It will be closed the remaining days for cleaning and sanitizing. If you know of a parishioner or have a loved one who is ill, please contact the Parish Center and let us know. We DON’T FORGET ABOUT: will place that person’s name on the prayer list for four CONFESSIONS weeks. Intentions may return to the list upon monthly Confession times continue every Saturday 11:00 a.m. requests. Contact the Parish Center at 724.935.4343 or to 12:00 p.m. in Father Rogers Hall (the former Saint 724.935.1151 to add a loved one onto the list. Alexis church building). Face masks are required.

THE VISIBLE TABERNACLE AND ADORATION – SCRIPTURE READINGS The Tabernacle shrine continues to be accessible 24 hours per day. In addition, Eucharistic Adoration is TODAY’S READINGS available every Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 First Reading — The LORD, merciful and gracious, rich p.m. Exposition begins immediately at 7:00 p.m. with in kindness and faithfulness (Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9). reposition at 8:00 p.m., behind the glass windows in the Psalm — Glory and praise for ever! (Daniel 3). rear of Father Rogers Hall (the former Saint Alexis Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, rejoice. Live church building). With the tabernacle so close and visible, with one another in peace, and the God of peace will be you may remain in the comfort of your car, rain or shine, with you (2 Corinthians 13:11-13). day or night, close to Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist! If Gospel — God did not send the Son to condemn the you choose to exit your vehicle, please maintain social world, but to give it abundant life (John 3:16-18). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © distancing (6 feet between families). While we recognize 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy that other parishes are allowing volunteers, at this time, Corporation. All rights reserved. for their safety, no volunteers are permitted to assist with the cleaning of our churches. So, we had to make READINGS FOR THE WEEK decisions to not overly burden our beloved staff who are Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Ps 121:1bc-8; Mt 5:1-12 working tirelessly to help us get back to normal! We hope Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 5:13-16 all will understand! Thank you for your patience! Wednesday:1 Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab, 8, 11;

Updates will be provided often, so please keep checking Mt 5:17-19 the website, E-news, Flocknote, and Facebook for more Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 65:10-13; information. Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Offices Remain Closed Mt 5:27-32 Even though our church is open for twice a week Saturday: 1 Kgs 19:19-21; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-10; daily Mass, we continue to have our parish offices remain Mt 5:33-37 closed to the public until further notice. If you have an Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; emergency you may call the office at 724.935.4343 or 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58 724.935.1151 ext. 221. Mass Intentions Saint Alphonsus Income Due to the quarantine, Father Zywan and Father Will May 25 through May 31, 2020 are still celebrating daily Masses privately. Unfortunately, due to current circumstances, we are Regular Electronic Total unable to invite you to join us at the actual celebration of Offertory $ 1,904 $ 3,810 $ 5,714 the Mass. We will include all previously scheduled Mass Intentions at their private Mass. Parish Share $ 95 $ 91 $ 186

† Michael Karas - The Family School $ 10 $ 77 $ 87 † Olivia Grace Kilkeary - Grandparents, Kevin and Major Maintenance $ $ 83 $ 83 Kathy Kilkeary Ascension $ 65 $ $ 65 †Albert and Helen Wessel - Children Catholic Relief $ 5 $ 85 $ 90 † Harry McCourt - Dennis McCourt † Michael Candreva - Becky and Dan Witt Future Diocesan Collection $ $ 10 $ 10 † Harry McCourt - Dennis McCourt Votives $ $ $ † Leo Maher - Saint Alphonsus Men’s Golf League TOTAL $ 2,079 $ 4,156 $ 6,235 † Morrie Stack - Larry and Terri Sampietro 2020 Parish Share Assessment: $ 133,380 † Martha Lemak - Richard and Kathleen Mihm Collected: $29,798 † Barry Heffner - Janet and Tom Wilson Saint Alexis Income May 25 through May 31, 2020 Regular Electronic Total Twice/month Offertory $ 4,770 $ $ 4,770 Parish Share $ 1,700 $ $ 1,700 School $ 20 $ $ 20 Ascension $ 100 $ $ 100 Catholic Relief $ 180 $ $ 180 Peter’s Pence $ 10 $ $ 10 Votives $ $ $ TOTAL $ 6,780 $ $ 6,780

2020 Parish Share Assessment: $ 151,696 Collected: $ 71,618 OUR ADVERTISERS Poor Boxes Thanks to our bulletin advertisers for supporting In the month of May a total of $930 our parish this week: was donated by special donations to assist the Ladies of Charity of the Saint Alphonsus: Call·Gary, Kitchens and Baths Catholic Community of Wexford in caring for members of the community Saint Alexis: facing serious hardship. Please know that Gary Carmassi, DMD through your generosity, two needy families in the area Please offer your patronage to our sponsors or received hope and resources. be sure to thank them when you have the The Easter Food Drive assisted 9 families and 16 gift opportunity to do so. It is through their support that baskets. our weekly bulletin is made possible! Without the ability to give in the poor boxes, the Ladies of Charity would welcome any monetary donations. You can do so by mailing them to the Parish Center at 10090 Old Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090 or you may drop them off at the Parish Center in the front door on the credenza and someone will See the full list of our advertisers on our website collect it. under “Our Current Bulletins.” Thank you for your generosity! Sign Up for Flocknotes

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A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Parish Office: 10090 Old Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090 A Parish of the Diocese of Pittsburgh - diopitt.org Phones - 724.935.1151 or 724.935.4343 Fax - 724.935.1270 saintalphonsuswexford.org or stalexis.org SERVED BY OFFICE HOURS Administrator Reverend Paul J. Zywan /ext. 224 /[email protected] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Senior Parochial Vicar JOIN US! Reverend William D. Wuenschel /ext. 233 /[email protected] To become a registered member of the parish family, please visit our Deacons website at www.stalexis.org or at www.SaintAlphonsusWexford.org . Deacon Albert Heiles /[email protected] Introduce yourself to us at Mass! Deacon Jeffrey J. Ludwikowski /[email protected]

Director of Parish Operations/Business Manager RECONCILIATION Chuck Goetz /ext. 223 /[email protected] Saint Alexis: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Saturday - 7:30 a.m.-7:55 a.m. Saturday - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Director of Evangelization Saint Alphonsus: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dave VanVickle /ext. 232 /[email protected]

Office Manager PRAYER MaryEllen Pendel /ext. 221 /[email protected] Eucharistic Adoration Saint Alphonsus: Wednesday 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Directors of Music Saint Alexis: First Friday of every month from 8:30 a.m. Christopher Brewer /ext. 226 /[email protected] to 6:00 p.m. Mary Heagy/[email protected] Divine Mercy Devotion: Wednesday 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Assistant Music Director - Lisa Hoffman at Saint Alphonsus

Director of Religious Education Prayer Ministry- To initiate a request for urgent prayers contact Louis Bosco /ext. 215 /[email protected] the following people: Religious Education Program Manager Saint Alexis - Barb Busi at 412.366.4829 Paula Green /ext. 225 /[email protected] Saint Alphonsus - Norma Heyl at 724.935.1094 or Jo Labrise at 724.935.3826. Coordinator of Youth Ministry /Young Adults If you would like to be a part of this important ministry to pray for David Piccirilli /ext. 227 /[email protected] MARRIAGE Bookkeeper/Safe Environment Coordinator Mary King /ext. 212 / Arrangements must be made with a priest at least six months in [email protected] advance of the desired wedding date. or [email protected] or [email protected] HOLY ORDERS

Receptionist/Secretary For information about the priesthood or the vowed religious life, Gail Clendaniel /ext. 210 / please contact Fr. Zywan or the Vocation Office of the diocese at [email protected] 412.456.3131 or visit pghpriest.com.

Volunteer Ministry Coordinator Barbara Griffith / [email protected] BAPTISM Celebrated on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. at Saint Alexis or at 12:45 p.m. at Saint Alphonsus by appointment. Arrangements should be made through the Parish Center several months in advance. Parents need to be registered parishioners and BLESSED FRANCIS SEELOS ACADEMY complete a pre-baptism class before scheduling a baptism. Principal MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Robert Reese - [email protected]

School Secretary K-8 Communal anointing is celebrated periodically. Anyone who is Patty Anfang - [email protected] anticipating surgery is encouraged to request this sacrament prior 724.935.1152 to being admitted to the hospital. Individuals who are unable to

School Secretary Pre-K attend Sunday Mass and want to receive the sacraments are asked Chris Schlieper - [email protected] to please call the Parish Center. 724.935.3940 DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR North Hills Regional School Board - www.nhrces.org 412.456.3093 (Office) 1.888.808.1235 (Hot Line) PA Child Line - 1.800.932.0313 * Bulletin announcements and flyers are due by Call 911 immediately if a child is in danger. 12:00 p.m. Friday, a week in advance of publication. *

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