: Most Reverend Mark L. Bartchak, JCD Administrator: Reverend Ľubomír J. Strečok Parish Office: 203 West Market Street Mount Union, PA 17066-1236 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.scosmu.org Telephone: 814-542-4582

SATURDAY, April 5: VIGIL OF THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT 5:00 p.m. MASS – †Anna Bodnar by family of Marge Cassatt SUNDAY, April 6: FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT 9:00 a.m. MASS – Living and Deceased Members of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish

Monday, April 7: Lenten Weekday; Saint John Baptist de la Salle, Priest 8:00 a.m. MASS– †Mary Crouse by Patrick and Holly Crouse Tuesday, April 8: Lenten Weekday 8:00 a.m. MASS – †Josephine Danish by Mary Leonard and family Wednesday April 9: Lenten Weekday 8:00 a.m. Mass – †Guiseppe and Sunda Palmiero by Maria and Carmela Thursday, April 10: Lenten Weekday 8:00 a.m. MASS – †Deceased members of Schachern and Battistella families by Anna, Woody and Danny 7:00 p.m. PARISH LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE Friday, April 11: Lenten Weekday; Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr 7:00 p.m. MASS with the Stations of the Cross – †Charles Crouse by Willie Crouse

SATURDAY, April 12: VIGIL OF THE PALM SUNDAY 5:00 p.m. MASS – †Kenneth Welch, Sr. by Sam and Carmela Ciccaglione SUNDAY, April 13: PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 9:00 a.m. MASS – Living and Deceased Members of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish

Sacrament of Baptism of Infants: By appointment, preferably celebrated within the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass, families, regardless of religious affiliation, are encouraged to attend and participate in Baptismal Sacramental Preparation and Celebration. Sponsor certificate must be received at the Parish Office if the sponsors are not members of Saint Catherine of Siena Church. Becoming Catholic: This is an ongoing journey of preparation. We invite all who are interested to contact the Parish Office or drop a note into the collection basket with your intention to become a Catholic, your name, address and telephone number to contact you for further information. This year classes will begin on November 3, and Sacrament of Baptism or Reception into the full communion of the will be celebrated at Easter Vigil on April 19, 2014. Adult Confirmation: Are you an adult who has not been confirmed? We invite you to complete your initiation into our Christian community and to affirm the faith, which you were baptized. You will become part of our Christian Initiation Classes for those becoming Catholics. Your formation process will culminate with the Sacrament of Confirmation celebrated at the next Easter Vigil on April 19, 2014. FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT – APRIL 6, 2014 Sacrament of Reconciliation: One half hour before Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses or anytime by appointment/request. Sacrament of Matrimony: Make the arrangement with the Parish Office at least nine months prior to celebration of your wedding. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: Request the Anointing of the Sick when you know the date of an upcoming medical procedure or the beginning of the medical treatment by calling the Parish Office. The peace that the Sacrament offers can be yours during the days you prepare for the medical appointment. Ministry of Caring – Communion to the Sick, Hospital, and Shut-In Visits: If you have a family member who needs Holy Communion taken to them on Friday mornings, please call the Parish Office during the regular Office Hours, so we can arrange for trained Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Communion to visit. Also, please notify the Parish Office if you know someone at home or in the hospital. The hospitals do not notify the Parish Office of hospital stays, so please have a family member call the office. Anyone who needs to be included on the First Fridays’ Visitation list of the Sick, please call the Parish Office. Father Ľubomír will try to visit them each month during the day of the First Friday of the month. Catholic Devotions in Our Parish The Solemn Exposition of the Holy Eucharist: Take the opportunity for prayerful reflection on your call to a deeper devotion to the Holy Eucharist and a more faithful living of the Christian life. You are invited to a spiritual communion with our Lord every First Friday following 7:00 p.m. Mass. Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament is given at 8:15 p.m. Marian Devotions: Approximately 30 minutes before each Mass begins with the recitation of the Holy Rosary. Assistance from our Parish Office Sponsor Certificates: If you are asked to be a Baptism or Confirmation sponsor, our parish secretary can help you with the required certificate. Please call the Parish Office at least one month prior to the celebration of the Sacrament. This presumes that you are a registered member of Saint Catherine of Siena Church and practicing Catholic living a valid Church Marriage (if married). Certificates: Copies of certificates for Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation, and Marriage received at Saint Catherine of Siena you may request by calling the Parish Office. Are you a member of Saint Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Church? In order to be considered a member of Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church you must submit the REGISTRATION/UPDATE form, located in the sacristy of the church, or you may call the Parish Office to obtain one. If you are not receiving the collection envelopes, most likely you are not registered at this time. If you are a new member currently attending Saint Catherine liturgies, who has not yet registered, or any young adults, 18 or older previously listed as members under their parent’s household, please take a moment to fill out this form. In case you moved and began to use new mailing address, please contact the Parish Office, before your mail forwarding service will expire and the parish will not be charged extra fees by the local Post Offices. If you know of Prayer Requests for a sick parishioner: Write the name or petition in our Parish Prayer Request Book located in the vestibule of our church. The Prayer Request Book is brought into the church at each weekend Mass and all the intentions are included in the General Intercessions. Bulletin and Parish Announcements: To place an article into our bulletin, please contact the Parish Office by 10:00 a.m. Tuesday before the weekend. To place an announcement for the weekend Masses, please contact the Parish Office before 12:00 p.m. on Friday. FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT – APRIL 6, 2014 PLEASE PRAY FOR: Our Holy Father Francis, our Diocesan Bishop Mark L. Bartchak, Priests, Deacons, Religious and Vocations to the Priesthood, Deaconate, and Religious Life, the Men and Women who are proudly serving in our Armed Forces. WE REMEMBER all the sick Parishioners in our LIVE MASS aired Every Sunday from Saint John prayers, especially all our parishioners in the Gualbert Cathedral in Johnstown on WWCP-TV nursing homes and all homebound of our Parish: Fox Channel 8. If you are homebound and not Ann Homolash - Hearthside, 450 Waupelani Dr., able to attend the Sunday Mass, please watch our State College, PA 16801 Diocesan Program Proclaim at 10:30 a.m. and the Stella Los, - Meadowview Manor, 2103 US live telecast of Sunday Liturgy at 11:00 a.m. Highway 522 S, McVeytown, PA 17051 Betty Renninger - Ohesson Manor, 276 Green PRO LIFE CORNER - “Nothing Ave., Lewistown, PA 17044 we do to defend the human Robert Phillips, and - Woodland Retirement person, no matter how small, is Center, Rt. 522, Orbisonia, PA 17243 ever unfruitful or forgotten. Our Julia Madden - William Penn Nursing Home, actions touch other lives and move other hearts in 163 Summit Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044 ways we can never fully understand in this world. A card or visit would be greatly appreciated! Don’t ever underestimate the beauty and power of Mary, health of the sick, pray for them. the witness you give in your pro-life work.” Archbishop Charles Chaput PRAYER CHAIN: If you have someone for whom you would Please, pray to protect life in all stages. like to request prayer, please get RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) in touch with Maria Danish, 542- grades 8 and 9 continue collecting food 2233; Liz Stasenko, 542-4987, or for the Food Bank, as a community Carmela Ciccaglione, 542-4281; service project. The theme for April is: they will contact the people on their Easter (Canned fruits). list. If you want the person’s name to remain anonymous, just ask for a special intention, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) – etc. The Lists include: MARIA DANISH: Nancy Regularly scheduled classes are held States, Mercy Miller; LIZ STASENKO: Bonnie every Sunday from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Melnyk, Aric and Tara Miller, Maggie Stiffler, until our Easter Break, April 20, 2014. Jeannette Bumbaugh, Ann Cutshall, Cathy Wilson; DR. SCOTT HAHN – Biblical CARMELA CICCAGLIONE: Ann Gilliland, Mary theologian, Catholic convert, author, Gaisior, Carmen Rivera, Valerie Thomas, Melissa national speaker, and professor- will Fleming. Those on the list will be called when a present at on request is received, but the prayer chain will not be Thursday, April 10. His talk entitled “Consuming held up if the contact person is unable to reach you. the Word: The Bible, the Eucharist and the New If anyone else would like to be added to the Prayer Evangelization” will take place from 7-8 p.m. at the Chain, please call the Rectory or one of the contact John F. Kennedy Center auditorium. The event is persons. free and is open to the public. His talk about the Please let us know when you or a family member New Evangelization will call on Catholics to is admitted to the hospital. deepen their faith, believe in the Gospel, and BIRTHDAYS –Andrew Todaro, Olivia proclaim the Gospel. He will also speak about how Wilson, Norman Wilson, Therese Branigan, the New Evangelization is an invite for Catholics to Eileen Smith. renew their relationship with Jesus and his Church.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT – APRIL 6, 2014 According to Article V in Saint Catherine of Siena Parish Pastoral Council By-laws, it is a time for Nomination of new candidates for membership on Parish Pastoral Council.

Please take your time to pray and to consider your personal nomination or nomination of your relative or friend, who can be a great asset for our Parish serving in that capacity. You need to be aware that the nominated lay person has to be fully initiated (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) members of our Parish in good standing.

“The nominating committee will screen the interested persons and compile a list for nomination. It is the duty of the Pastor to help the nominating committee discern that the nominees are qualified to serve on Council. On Pentecost Sunday, within the context of a Liturgy, a drawing will be conducted to determine the selected members of the Council. Within two (2) weeks of the selection, the Pastor shall make known his appointments to fill the Council. At the meeting following the selection of members to the Council, the new members will attend and observe the proceedings.” (From Saint Catherine Parish Pastoral Council By-Laws)

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Name of nominee:______

Telephone number of nominee: (814) ______- ______

Please, place this portion into a plain envelope and drop it into any Sunday Collection basket. Write NOMINATION COMMITTEE on your envelope to assure that it will be open by committee members. Nomination received after June 1, 2014 will not be placed on this year’s nomination list.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT – APRIL 6, 2014 Thank you to all who have already participated in the 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal. 31.25% of our families have generously donated $9,043.00 (86.30% toward our assigned goal) on the way to our parish goal of 100% participation. Please prayerfully consider supporting both our Diocesan ministries and our PARISH. If you do not have a pledge card, you may mail your gift (made payable to “Saint Catherine Church” with memo “Annual Catholic Appeal”) directly to the parish office. Thank you for your generous support! Our Parish Goal: $10,478.00 Amount Pledged: $9,043.00 Amount Needed to Reach our Assigned Goal: $1,435.00 Number of Households Participating as of April 4, 2014: 45 Number of Households Needed to Participate to Reach Our 100% Participation Goal: 99 IMPORTANT REMINDER: The “Thank You” Letter from His Excellency, Bishop Mark L. Bartchak, is your proof of donation to a Non-profit Organization that can be deducted from your income, when you file for your 2014 Income Tax. You will not get a statement for your Annual Catholic Appeal Donation from our Parish Office. Therefore, keep the Bishop’s letter in your file. OUR PARISH PROGRESS Percentage of Pledged Goal Amount

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City:______State:______ZIP:______Parish: 089 - Saint Catherine of Siena, Mount Union, If you choose to make a pledge, Diocesan Development Office will send monthly reminders through early December. Our parish will be credited with all payments dated on or before December 31, 2014.

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Balance:______Please record this gift as anonymous. Please make checks payable to “Saint Catherine Church” and return this form directly to our parish.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT – APRIL 6, 2014 Generosity towards 2014 Catholic Annual Appeal is greatly appreciated by all Diocesan Ministries and our entire Parish Community. Gratitude goes to the following donors: Lewis and Margaret Bellucci Magdaline Szczerba Sean and Annette Brodbeck Sylvia K. Wahler Jeanette Bumbaugh Carol Williams Jim and Lisa Callahan Andrea Christoff Helen A. Crouse William S. Crouse Ann Cutshall Patricia K. Fleck Frank and Melissa Fleming Mary Gaisior Max and Esther Gaisior Ed and May Galla Elizabeth Gerlock Robert and Ann Gilliland Mary V. Hancock Aaron Hicks Anna M. Holesa Michelle Huntsman Nick and Cinda Imperioli John Kriauckas Carol Lutz Gerard and Mary Lyons Florence Magusiak Edward McGarvey James Norelle Gerald and Ann Norris Kathleen Plecenik Helen Rinker Eva Roddy Joseph and Elizabeth Rolley Ken and Kathryn Ross Deanna Rutherford Dayton and Janet Shugarts Marcia B. Slates Eileen Smith Fay Smith Olive Snyder ADDITIONAL DONATIONS Frank and Liz Stasenko FROM 68% OF REMAINING Maggie Stiffler FAMILIES ARE ACCEPTED Rev. Lubomir Strecok UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2014 Francis and Connie Suchan

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT – APRIL 6, 2014 Liturgical Reflection... On Wednesday, March 5, the Church began the forty day journey toward the Triduum (The Three Days) with the annual discipline of fasting, praying, and giving alms. Ash Wednesday (March 5) and Good Friday (April 18) are days of fast and abstinence. All Fridays of Lent (March 7, 14, 21, 27; April 4, 11) are days of abstinence. FASTING refers to only one full meal, with two small meals and no eating otherwise for the day. ABSTINENCE refers to not eating meat at all during the day. The Church directs the holy FAST to those in their 18th year until their 60th year (Canon 1252). The ancient practice of fasting and abstaining can occur throughout other days in Lent. This is not obligatory and can take a variety of forms distinct from food. 2014, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Liturgy Office, 925 S. Logan Blvd. Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 IMPORTANT DATES for our 11th Grade Confirmation Candidates, their Sponsors, Parents, Relatives and Friends Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. - Celebration of the Rite of Sending within the Mass at Saint Catherine Church in Mount Union. Sponsors need to be in attendance. Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. – Rehearsal for the Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1 Cathedral Square, Altoona. Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. – Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation within the Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1 Cathedral Square, Altoona. for our 2nd Grade First Holy Communion Class, their Parents, Godparents, Relatives and Friends Sunday, April 11, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. – First Holy Communion Retreat Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. – The First Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. – Celebration of the Sacrament of the First Holy Communion within the Mass at Saint Catherine Church in Mount Union, followed by May Crowning.

“Loving and Forgiving Are You, O Lord” Please join us as we are invited to experience God’s Mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during our communal LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Catherine of Siena Church. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, HERE IS AN ADDITIONAL LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES IN OUR AREA

Tuesday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. – Saint Matthew Church, Tyrone

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT – APRIL 6, 2014 SAVE THE DATE - One Day Retreat with Matthew Kelly MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Saturday, September 27, 2014, for Matthew Kelly’s one day retreat in our Diocese on Living your Catholic Faith every day with Purpose and Passion. Our Altoona-Johnstown Diocese, through the Parish Life Office, is hosting a Matthew Kelly Event, on Saturday, September 27, 2014, at Saint Francis University, Maurice Stoke Center, in Loretto. The day begins with Morning Prayer offered by Bishop at 8:00 a.m. with the retreat presentations beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 1:30 p.m. Lunch is not included in the day, but two break times with refreshments will be available. Ask yourself these questions: Are you a Catholic who is thriving or just surviving? Are you ready for more Spiritual energy in your life? Have your been seeking a deeper sense of purpose for your Catholic life experience? Are you looking for more joy, inner peace, a clearer understanding of God’s purpose for your life, or a life altering experience that may help you see your faith in a whole new way? Is it time for us as Catholics to “live out loud?” Is it time for a new spiritual commitment? Join with churches throughout our Diocese for a Matthew Kelly, Living with Purpose and Passion Event. No matter where you are in life…teen, college, young or old, satisfied or dissatisfied...if you are a Catholic, this event is for you. About Matthew Kelly: Matthew Kelly is an internationally acclaimed speaker and author and brings with him to each event the incredibly talented musican, Eliot Morris. Matthew Kelly is a New York Times bestselling author and internationally acclaimed speaker. Over four million copies of his books have been sold in 25 languages and more than four million people have attended his retreat experiences in more than 50 countries. Matthew Kelly seeks to reinvigorate the Catholic Church through his retreat seminars and presentations and encourages individuals, teens, adults, young and old to become the best-version of themselves. Matthew Kelly’s books can be purchased at very low prices through the Dynamic Catholic Institute which is dedicated to developing Dynamic Resources which inspire people to Rediscover Catholicism, live with Passion and Purpose, and bring Spiritual Vitality to the Church. Look for more information and Matthew Kelly’s books and CD’s through the Dynamic Catholic Institute (Be Bold. Be Catholic) at www.Dynamiccatholic.com. The cost for the Matthew Kelly event is $39.00 for adults and $15.00 for high school teens and college students. If $39.00 seems like a high price for you now, and may keep you from attending this event, may we suggest that you set aside a Matthew Kelly Envelope and put a few dollars in it each week and hopefully by March or April you will have a sufficient amount of money for the purchase of your ticket. The experience will be well worth the money set aside. Purchase a ticket for yourself or for someone as a Christmas gift. Confirmation Sponsors might want to purchase a ticket for their candidate as a Confirmation gift. More about ticket sales and the purchasing of tickets will appear on diocesan web page. Don’t forget to mark your calendar. For more information Contact Sister Linda LaMagna at 814-674- 3712. FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT – APRIL 6, 2014 Carmelite Community of the Word Paschal Festival – The Carmelite Community of the Word sisters will hold their Annual Paschal Festival on Friday, April 25, at Holy Name Parish Hall, 500 N. Julian Street, Ebensburg, PA. This evening includes a buffet dinner, a Silent Auction, and entertainment. This year will feature “The Singing McGuire Brothers,” natives of Cresson, PA, back by popular demand! Mike and Bill McGuire will keep you smiling and toe-tapping with their musical talent and variety show. Social begins at 6:00 p.m., Dinner and Silent Auction at 6:30 p.m. and Entertainment at 7;30 p.m. This event helps to support the Carmelite Community of the Word Hands and Hearts Collaborative Ministry with the Little Sisters of the Incarnation in Haiti. Tickets are $30.00 for adults; $15.00 for children 13 and under. Reservation Deadline is April 11. Tickets can be obtained by contacting any CCW sisters, or by calling Sr. Jane Miller at 814-886-4098 Liturgical Reflection... The Local Church of Altoona-Johnstown will gather on Monday of Holy Week, April 14 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament for the annual Chrism Mass. Bishop will bless the Oil of the Catechumens, the Oil of the Sick, and Sacred Chrism. These consecrated oils will be used throughout the year for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick; also, new alters will be consecrated with sacred Chrism. Each faith community will take a portion of the three oils back to the parish for use in the appropriate liturgical celebrations. Bishop gathers with his college of priests assisted by his deacons along with the assembled Faithful. During this Holy Week the Church celebrates our unity in Jesus Christ. The entire diocesan family is invited to participate in the annual Liturgy 2014, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Liturgy Office, 925 S. Logan Blvd. Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 PLEASE, MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS April 6, 2014 (Sunday): Final 11th Grade Religious Education Class with Eucharistic Adoration April 9, 2014 (Wednesday): CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA Meeting in Holy Family Hall at 6:30 p.m. April 10, 2014 (Thursday): 7:00 p.m. PARISH LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE at Saint Catherine Church, Mount Union. April 13, 2014 (Sunday): PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD Vigil Mass with Procession at 5:00 p.m.; Sunday Mass with procession at 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. OUTDOOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS at Saint Catherine Church parking lot. April 14, 2014 (Monday): CHRISM MASS at 11:00 a.m. celebrated by Bishop Mark L. Bartchak at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona. April 17, 2014 HOLY THURSDAY: Mass schedule: 7:00 p.m. – all parishioners are strongly encouraged to attend the MASS that day and receive the Eucharist if in state of grace. April 18, 2014 GOOD FRIDAY: 3:00 p.m. - Celebration of the Lord Passion, HOLY LAND COLLECTION. 7:00 p.m. Celebration of Stations of the Cross (especially for those who were unable to attend 3:00 p.m. celebration/Holy Land Collection donations accepted that evening.) Opening of Divine Mercy Novena begins following the Stations of the Cross. FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT – APRIL 6, 2014 Schedule of Liturgical Ministries for April 12/13, 2014 Hospitality Extraordinary MASS Lectors Altar Servers Ministers Ministers of Holy (Greeters) Communion Maggie Stiffler Saturday Maggie Stiffler Jerry Norris Maria Danish Ann Gilliland 5:00 p.m. Dayton Shugarts Kathy Lantz Beth Lear Sunday Louise Ketner Kordell Murphy Steve Renninger Eric Giacobello 9:00 a.m. Beth Lear Devin Crouse Louise Ketner

Liturgical Reflection... The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy highlights popular devotions throughout the liturgical seasons. The Stations of the Cross is such a devotion practiced especially during the Lenten season. Christians walk with Christ as he is condemned before Pilate, falls three times, meets his mother, is aided by Veronica and Simon of Cyrene, is crucified and

Constitution buried. Devotions are so fashioned that they harmonize with the liturgical season. The Church strongly endorses such popular devotions. on the Sacred Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Number 13 Liturgy 2014 Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Liturgy Office, 925 S. Logan Blvd. Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION - May I be the light in the darkness of this world by generously SANCTUARY CANDLE: sharing my time, my talents, and all of my Poor Souls resources. FINANCIAL REPORT

Number of Sunday Envelopes Issued:….….…...187 GIFT BEARERS for: Number of Sunday Envelopes Used:…….…....…85 Saturday April 12, 2014: Sam and Carmela Ciccaglione Sunday, April 13, 2014: Ushers

COLLECTION COUNTING SCHEDULE for: Sunday, April 6, 2014: Maggie Stiffler Sunday, April 15, 2014: Dennis Drake

LOOSE COLLECTION 1st Sunday of month: Saint Catherine Cemetery 2nd Sunday of month: General 3rd Sunday of month: St. Vincent DePaul Society 4th Sunday of month: Charity

SAINT VINCENT DEPAUL group meeting is scheduled for Wednesday April 23, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Holy Family Hall.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT – APRIL 6, 2014