Christ, Prince of Peace, Ford City

& St. Lawrence, Cadogan

Pennsylvania Charitable Trusts

Christ, Prince of Peace & St. Lawrence

Office Staff

Susan Gallovich Business Manager

Kimberly Halutick Administrative Assistance

Theresa Heilman Administrative Assistance

St. Lawrence

114 Main Street Cadogan, PA 16212 (P) 724-763-9141 (F) 724-763-9142

Office Location 718 4th Ave Ford City, PA 16226

* Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday .....8:00 AM * Sunday Mass Schedule See Inside of Bulletin for Holy Week Schedule

* Confessions 9:00 AM -1st Saturday of the month

Prayer Chain Candace Lias 724-763-1978

Facebook : Friends of St. Lawrence

Christ, Prince of Peace

740 Fourth Avenue Ford City, PA 16226 (P) 724-763-9141 (F) 724-763-9142

Office Location 718 4th Ave Ford City, PA 16226

* Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Wednesday .....8:00 AM * Wed. (During School Year) .....9:00 AM

* Sunday Mass Schedule

See Inside Bulletin for Holy Week Schedule

* Confessions 9:00 AM - 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Saturdays No Confessions Saturday, April 20th

Prayer Chain Barbara Pierce 724-763-6198

Coordinator of Homebound Communion Ministry

Sara Green

Bereavement Dan Kerr Stacy Klukan Judy Lyon Joan Moore

Website : fccatholic.org

Reverend José Ricky Cortez Pastor

RCortez@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Reverend Alan Grote Regional Chaplain

AGrote@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Partner Parish Office Hours

Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Faith Formation Coordinator Darlene Scopel

dscopel@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Directors of Music Michael Heilman & Sandy Reich

Youth Ministry Coordinators Shaun & Jennifer Sperl

Good Shepherd Catechesis Liz Goodman & Kim Halutick

Knights of Columbus Thomas Goughnour

724-763-7558

St. Vincent de Paul Store 123 Market Street

Kittanning, PA 16201 724-548-8845

Divine Redeemer School Tom Dinga-Principal 726 Fourth Avenue

Ford City, PA 16226 724-763-3761

Bulletin Deadline-Monday 3 PM

Palm Sunday “Blessed is He who comes in

the name of the Lord!”

Mark 11:9

April 14, 2019 © DIOCESAN

Palm Sunday In today‟s Gospel, we experience Jesus as the „suffering servant‟. His suffering unto death brings eternal life to the human family. St. Francis de Sales

reflects on this event: “The most powerful reason for Jesus‟ death is to fill the human spirit with God‟s love. Out of death has come life, the wondrous paradox, which the world does not understand. He not only died a cruel death to bring God‟s love to us, but he also suffered fear, terror, abandonment, and inner depression such as never had and never shall have an equal. He did this so that we too may persevere in pursuing divine love.” Jesus‟ human feelings left his entire heart exposed to sorrow and anguish. For this reason he cries out: “My God, why have you forsaken me?” Mount Calvary is the mount of lovers. On Calvary death, life and love intermingle. Out of love Jesus chose death on a cross so that we might live as a child of God and possess eternal love. Christian wisdom consists in choosing rightly. Let us choose to empty ourselves of our selfish desires and loves, so that we may be filled with God‟s love, which gives rise to new life in us. We ought to consecrate every moment of our lives to the divine love of Our Savior‟s death. If injured by others, look often on Christ Jesus, crucified, forsaken and overwhelmed, by every kind of anguish. Then think of the many people who are incomparably more afflicted than you are and say: Are not my hardships roses in comparison with those, who without help, assistance, or relief live a continual death, burdened by afflictions infinitely greater than mine? When all things fail us, when our distress is at its height, say the final words of Jesus on the cross: “Into Your hands I commend my spirit.” How happy we will be when we entrust ourselves totally into God‟s hands! In doing all things for the glory of God, we will do all things well.

Monday - April 15

7:30 AM Rosary

8:00 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church Deceased members of the Arnold, Plazak, Repak &

Campbell Families (by Pam Campbell Family)

7:00 PM Penance Service - St. Mary (Freeport)

Tuesday - April 16

7:30 AM Rosary

8:00 AM Mass at St. Lawrence Church Joseph Nickleach (by Denny & Marie Shiring & Family)

Wednesday - April 17

8:30 AM Rosary

9:00 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church Betty Yanoff (by Ben & Janny Onofrey)

9:45 AM Eucharistic Adoration

@ Christ, Prince of Peace

4:00 PM Reposition & Benediction

Thursday - April 18 Holy Thursday

7:00 PM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church Kate & Buzz Smerick (by Children & Grandchildren)

8:00 PM - Midnight Eucharistic Adoration

11:45 PM Night Prayer

Friday - April 19 Good Friday

NOON Good Friday Liturgy @

Christ, Prince of Peace Church

3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet

@ Christ, Prince of Peace

3:00 PM Good Friday Liturgy @

St. Lawrence Church

Saturday - April 20 Holy Saturday

No Confessions

Blessing of the Easter Food and Baskets

11:00 AM Christ, Prince of Peace Church

Noon St. Lawrence Church

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 14, 2019

Saturday - April 20 Holy Saturday

9:00 PM Vigil Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace

Church

For the Parishioners of our Partner Parishes

Sunday - April 21 Easter

8:30 AM Rosary

9:00 AM Mass at St. Lawrence Church Domenic Cesare, Jr. (by Cesare Family)

11:00 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church

For the Parishioners of our Partner Parishes

NO 7:00 PM Mass at St. Lawrence Church

Easter Sunday

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 14, 2019

Christ, Prince of Peace & St. Lawrence

Meetings / Classes for the

week of April 15

Bereavement Class will be meeting in the Partner

Parish Office @ 6:30PM on Monday, April 15.

Christ, Prince of Peace’s Legion of Mary will be

meeting in the Partner Parish Office @ 7:00PM on

Monday, April 15.

Bible Study will be meeting in the Partner Parish

Office @ 7:00PM on Tuesday, April 16.

Please call the Partner Parish Office with location,

date and time of your organization’s

meetings / classes @ 724-763-9141

CABBAGE ROLL PICK UP Anyone who ordered cabbage rolls from St. Lawrence Church will need to pick

them up Today, Sunday, April 14 between 10AM - Noon in the

St. Lawrence Church Hall.

Spring Smorgasbord! LCBA

Come welcome spring with us and enjoy a variety of delicious foods! Today, Sunday, April 14 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM in the Divine Redeemer School cafeteria. There will be a choice of 2 soups, a variety of salads, casseroles and desserts. The cost is $8.50 for adults and $3 for children 12 & under. Take-out available for $.50 extra.

Mass on Monday, April 15th will

be celebrated at 8:00AM

due to the evening Penance services at

St. Mary, Freeport.

Baptized into the Catholic Faith We Welcome

Naomi Irene Cogley,

Oliver Andrew Peate

&

Joshua Lee Adams May the Lord Jesus Christ grant that they may receive

the fullness of his grace.

DIVINE REDEEMER SCHOOL

DRAMA CLUB

will present “We Are Monsters” at Armstrong Junior-Senior High School on Thursday, April 25, at 6:30 PM. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for

children. All are welcome.

Christ, Prince of Peace Thursday, April 18 7:00 PM Mass of the Lords Supper 8:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration until Midnight 11:45 PM Night Prayer Friday, April 19 Noon Good Friday Liturgy Saturday, April 20 11:00 AM Blessing of Easter Basket 9:00 PM Easter Vigil Mass Sunday, April 21 11:00 AM Easter Sunday Mass St. Lawrence Friday, April 19 3:00 PM Good Friday Liturgy Saturday, April 20 Noon Blessing of Easter Basket Sunday, April 21 9:00 AM Easter Sunday Mass

Divine Redeemer

“Free Breakfast Social” Saturday, April 27th from 9:00 - 11:00 AM

in the school‟s cafeteria

This is a FREE breakfast for everyone! There is no need to register just bring your family and friends. The menu

consists of pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, tea and juice.

Tenebrae Service On Palm Sunday, April 14, at 8:00 p.m., a Tenebrae Service will be held at St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 101 W High Street, Kittanning. The Tenebrae Service is a very beautiful and moving presentation that includes readings, music, and drama.

Tenebrae is a Latin word meaning “darkness”, or “shadows”. The readings and songs help us to reflect upon the

suffering, dying and death of Jesus. The most significant feature of this service is the gradual extinguishing of the

lights. We hope that you will begin Holy Week by joining us as we experience together only a small portion of Christ’s pain

and suffering the day of his Crucifixion. All are welcome.

The Sanctuary Candle at

St. Lawrence Church

will burn this week in memory of

Domenic Cesare Given by Family

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 14, 2019

The Sanctuary Candle at

Christ, Prince of Peace Church

will burn this week in memory of

Patricia Markilinski Given by Ken & Kathy Markilinski, Chad, Andrea,

Cindy, Hoss & Family, Denny & Family

DIVINE REDEEMER SCHOOL is now accepting

registration for the 2019-2020 school year. Divine

Redeemer offers the Terrific 2’s, 3 & 4 year old Pre-K and

Kindergarten through 6th grade. If you would like to take

a tour through Divine Redeemer School

or more information, please call

724-763-3761or visit their website;

Divineredeemer.org. Divine Redeemer

School is open to all children of all faiths.

Regional Lenten Penance Service

Monday, April 15th @ 7PM * St. Mary, Mother of God (Freeport)

SPRING CLEAN UP TIME AT THE CEMETERIES 1. Artificial flowers are not permitted during grass cutting

season. 2. No fence, gravel, bark, or other foreign objects are

permitted. 3. Planting flowers must not exceed more than 1 foot in

front of the headstone. 4. The cemetery reserves the right to remove grave

decorations which become unsightly or a danger to lawn cutters.

5. The cemetery care givers will level and seed all graves. 6. It can take anywhere from 3-9 months for a grave to

settle. Once the grave has settled, a caregiver will repair the grave.

7. Please know that it is the responsibility of the family to have the headstone reset through the monument company.

8. Please take your garbage home. These are not new rules in the cemeteries.

We continually remind you so that our cemeteries

are a safe and serene environment.

Palm Sunday Readings - April 14, 2019 Reading 1 : Is 50:4-7 Responsorial Psalm : Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 Reading 2 : Phil 2:6-11 Gospel : Lk 22:14—23:56

Easter Morning Readings - April 21, 2019 Reading 1 : Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Responsorial Psalm : Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Reading 2 : Col 3:1-4 Gospel : Jn 20:1-9

EVERY 40 SECONDS, SOMEONE IN THE U.S. IS HAVING A STROKE!

Stroke Scan Plus will be available for Christ, Prince of Peace & St Lawrence Partner Parishioners on Saturday,

May 11, 2019 at Divine Redeemer School to provide life-saving, wellness ultrasound screenings. It is important to perform preventive maintenance for ourselves yearly. Do

you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, diabetes, or a family history of heart disease, stroke,

abdominal aneurysm or internal cancers? If so, do not miss this opportunity for early detection of a possibly serious disease. These screenings are typically NOT

performed at your annual check-up, and insurance companies may not pay for them unless you are

symptomatic. Diagnostic versions of these screenings cost thousands of dollars in a hospital. Stroke Scan Plus will

be offering them to you for $159 for all 7 combined ultrasound screenings (Stroke, AAA, AFIB &

organs). Insurance is NOT necessary and appointments are limited. Stroke Scan will be available at the church for you to register on May, 4 & 5, 2019 or please call 832-437-

7355 or toll free 1-866-935-7226 to schedule an appointment today for you or a loved one. The screenings will take place in/at the School’s Cafeteria. Prevention is

your key to quality health! www.strokescan.com.

In the Friday, April 5th edition of the Leader Times, they stated that Christ, Prince of Peace/Diocese of Greensburg purchased the property known as 800-802 Fourth Avenue in the Borough of Ford City in the amount of $79,157.00 This amount is incorrect. The amount stated in the Leader Times was the Fair Market Value appraisal. The correct amount of the purchase was $50,000 plus $1,000 poundage (tax commission) totaling $51,000. The corrected

information can be viewed at the Partner Parish Office or Prothonotary Office in the Armstrong County Court House.

In accordance with the Diocese of Greensburg, the Partner Parish Office will be CLOSED on Good Friday,

April 19th and Easter Monday, April 22nd. Normal office hours will resume Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:00AM.

DIOCESAN LENTEN APPEAL Open your heart to HOPE

In our parishes, missions and ministries continue with the help of our International Priests Program. This year, more than 20 international priests, including Father Gregorio Soldevilla, will help ensure our Church is the center of prayer. To make an online DLA donation to your parish visit dioceseofgreensburg.org/HOPE

2019

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 14, 2019

Please pray for the soul of

Annie Pallone As we are united with Christ in death,

we also become one with Christ in His Resurrection.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Masses for Josephine Zahradnik were received from

Robert & Laurel Gorzelski.

Our Stewardship April 8, 2019

God bless you for your generosity !

ST. LAWRENCE PARISH Apr. 8-2019 YTD Regular Offertory $ 2,870.00 $ 66,614.31 Children’s Offertory 2.00 Utilities 10.00 Total $ 2,882.00

CHRIST, PRINCE OF PEACE Apr. 8-2019 YTD Regular Offertory $ 5,879.26 $ 222,667.96 Children’s Offertory 9.00 Votives 93.30 Utilities 105.00 Catholic Accent 30.00 Solemnity of Mary 25.00 Ash Wednesday 50.00 Eastern European 25.00 Home Missions 50.00 Total $ 6,266.56

(The regular offertory also includes loose and monthly)

Easter Basket Contents and Symbolism

Eggs – Decorated Ukrainian pysanky or various dyed or plain white eggs; symbolizing hope, new life and Christ’s Resurrection from the tomb

Butter – Dairy products are included to celebrate the end of Lent and the richness of our salvation; reminds us of the goodness of Christ that we should have toward all things

Easter Bread – A round loaf, sweetened yeast Paska or rye, topped with a cross, symbolic of Jesus, the Bread of Life

Horseradish – Symbolic of the bitterness and harshness of the Passion of Christ; the vinegar it is mixed with symbolizing the sour wine given to Jesus on the cross but sweetened with some sugar because of the Resurrection. This may be white or pink with grated red beets

Pepper – Also symbolic of the Passion of Christ and the bitter herbs

Kielbassa/Sausage – The links are symbolic of the chains of death that were broken when Jesus rose from the dead, as well as God’s favor and generosity

Ham, Lamb or Veal – Meats are symbolic of great joy and abundance in Christ’s Resurrection

Smoked Bacon – With its great fattiness, it is a symbol of the overabundance of God’s mercy and generosity

Salt – A necessary element in our physical life; symbolic of purification, prosperity and justice; preserves us from corruption. Jesus used its symbolism: “You are the salt of the earth”

Cheese – Usually fresh, dry curd or farmer’s cheese shaped into a ball, it is the symbol of the moderation Christians should practice

Holy Water – Used to bless the home, animals, fields and used in various rituals throughout the year

Sweets - Fruits, candy, poppy seed and nut rolls, pastry items; promise of eternal life or good things to come

There is a scam going around where the perpetrator is texting or emailing and pretending to be Fr. Ricky. They are asking for you to purchase gift cards. Do not reply back to the perpetrator and

report it to the parish office @ 724-763-9141.

April 8, 2019 Christ, Prince of

Peace Parish St. Lawrence

Parish

Parish Goal $ 65,000.00 $ 25,000.00

Total Gifts to date $ 26,330.00 $ 14,615.00

% of $ Goal % 41 % 59

Parish Donor Goal 500 150

Total Donors 129 44

% of Donors % 26 % 30

Diocesan Lenten Appeal 2019

Divine Redeemer School will be conducting interviews for the position of

Kindergarten Teacher for the upcoming

2019-2020 school year. For more information please call the DRS office at 724-763-3761.

SAVE THE DATE !

Saturday, May 18th

St. Lawrence Altar Rosary Society

Spring Paint Party at St. Lawrence Church

More info to follow !

Hosanna!