March 22nd, 2015 * Fifth Sunday of Lent

“NOTHING IS FAR FROM GOD!”

ST. MONICA PRAYED AND WEPT WITH HOPE FOR

THE CONVERSION OF HER HUSBAND AND SON FOR 30 YEARS!

St. Monica Parish was founded in 2013 by Bishop David

Zubik. The clergy and people of four parishes, represent-

ing eight previous parishes, bravely accepted the call of

the Bishop to cooperate as people of faith in the power of

the Holy Spirit to Build a Church that is Alive! Christ has

asked this parish to be born so that the Faith may continue

to be proclaimed and lived in the upper Beaver Valley.

The Holy Eucharist has been praised and adored in this

area since 1854. St. Monica Parish with the assistance of

our Patroness, and her son St. Augustine, will continue to

spread the Catholic faith and to be the light of Christ to all

that we meet.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME HOME

www.saintmonica.us Father Kim J. Schreck

Pastor of St. Monica

Father John Naugle

Parochial Vicar

Deacon Harry DeNome

Deacon David Arend

ONE PARISH WITH THREE CAMPUSES

Chippewa: 116 Thorndale Drive

(Christ the Divine Teacher) (Chippewa Twp.)

Beaver Falls

College Hill: 6th Ave.

(St. Philomena) Beaver Falls

Darlington: 3357 Constitution Blvd.

(St. Rose of Lima) Darlington

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL

Chippewa Campus—adorationservants.org

CONTACT US:

Office located at Chippewa Campus

(724) 846-7540

Fax: (724) 846-3819

office@saintmonica.us

St. Monica Catholic Academy:

724-846-5955

office@saintmonicaacademy.org

St. Mary Cemetery: 724-843-4704 _______________________________

Diocesan victim assistance hotline:

1-888-808-1235

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday

7:30am Mass.....................................Chippewa 9:00am Mass.....................................Chippewa 10:45am Mass.................................. Chippewa 12:30pm Mass...................................Chippewa

Monday -Tuesday -Thursday-Friday

8:00am Confessions/ Adoration..…...Chippewa 9:00am Mass.....................................Chippewa

Wednesday

6:00pm Confessions/ Adoration.........Chippewa 7:00pm Mass......................................Chippewa

Saturday

4:00pm Mass..................................... Chippewa 5:00pm Confessions………………….Chippewa 6:00pm Mass......................................Chippewa

DEVOTION HOURS

St. Rose & St. Philomena will be churches of Devotion: SAINT PHILOMENA: Tuesday 11am-2pm

(use entrance at top of rear parking lot ramp)

SAINT ROSE OF LIMA: Saturday 9am-12pm

To Schedule a Baptism, Wedding, or Funeral please contact the office for information and

policy procedures.

ST. MONICA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH A Continuous Catholic Presence Since 1854

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Lord's Peace Saint Monica parish, Lent is a difficult time, or at least it feels this way to many Christians. For 40 days Jesus was tested in the desert, and often many experience a period of desolation or increased temptation during lent. If you are struggling to sustain your lenten promises it means that you have chosen wisely, so don't give up! A special thank you for being patient with the revised Sunday Mass schedule. The 4pm vigil and the 10:45am Masses are packed like Christmas, which is a problem most parishes are happy to have once a year, and a problem that we are blessed to have each weekend. If you attend either of these Masses and feel that they are too crowed there are 4 other Masses with room. The Perpetual Adoration Chapel is now dedicated to St. Joseph. This past week the parish cele-brated the Solemnity of St. Joseph with a parish mission and the dedication of the Chapel to the foster father of Jesus. If you haven't visited the Adoration Chapel please take a minute to visit with Our Lord or be spiritually brave and schedule one hour a week with Him.

Peace of Christ,

Fr. Schreck

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Infield

Ms. Deborah Davidson

Mr. & Mrs. John Buffalini Mr. & Mrs. Larry Harkins

Ms Anna Mangano

Mrs. Bernadine Sekeres

Mr. and Mrs. Hilary Tress

Mrs. Mary K. Mentz

Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Roberts

Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Uslenghi Virginia Farthing

Frank Policaro

Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Sieger, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Slovak

David & Debra

Mr. and Mrs. John Guffey

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Trn

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zellefrow

Mr. & Mrs. Michael DiToro

Mr. & Mrs. William Gray

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Grisnik

Ms. Mary Kathleen Howell Margaret Hudock

Ms Janice Lamb

Mr. and Mrs. Clair Young

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kruppa

Mr. & Mrs. Bruno Agostinelli Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Pengidore

Mr. and Mrs. James Perenovich

Mr. & Mrs. William Schlieper Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Ralph

Veronica Catarcio

Knights of Columbus Council 604 c/o Dennis Garrett Tristar Investors c/o Maureen Doyle

M and E Sherman

Mr. Ralph Duffy

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Nerone

Mrs. Dolores Gibson

Mr. Michael J. McKeown

Mr. & Mrs. Cananzi Mr. & Mrs. Richard Attisano

Irene Vigosky

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Eaton

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brieck, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Cek

Mr. & Mrs. James R. Eppley

Mr. Salvatore Naccarato

Elaine Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Jason Lovich

Mrs Elaine Jansto

All donations continue to be private and the names are listed according to the time when the gift was given.

Saint Monica and the Lord thank these families for their sacrificial gifts.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

YOUTH GROUP NEWS

RCIA NEWS

ADULT NEWS

PARISH NEWS

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP (All 7th-12th Invited!)

HS Youth Group, Sunday, March 22nd 6PM-8:30PM Due to Living Stations practice, we will have both Youth

Group & Stations practice on Sunday’s. Come at 6PM for a Youth Group discussion and snack and then we will jump

into Stations Practice! Bring a friend! All are welcome!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Upcoming Events:

04/19: 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – 2nd Grade Mini Retreat 05/01: 6:30 p.m. - First Holy Communion Practice

05/02: 12:00 p.m. - First Holy Communion 05/03: 12:30 p.m. - May Crowning

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)

Please pray for those individuals currently seeking initiation into the Catholic Church during the upcoming Easter Vigil.

For anyone interested in becoming Catholic or in completing religious instruction and Sacraments, or for questions about

RCIA, please contact the Parish Office at 724.846.7540 x-5

or educationandcharity@saintmonica.us.

Dear Fellow Parishioners, Benjamin Laderer, a seventh grader at Saint Monica Catho-lic Academy, has been awarded the 2015 Ben Carson Scholarship. With this honor, Ben will receive a $1,000 scholarship award that will be invested for his college edu-cation. This is quite an accomplishment-this year’s pool of applicants was larger and more competitive than in previ-ous years which has made Ben stand out as an exemplary student and role model. Ben is one of 6,700 gifted students from across the country that have been named as Carson Scholars. ADDIONALLY, Ashley Mineard qualified as a 2015 Recognized Carson Scholar. Ashley was previously honored as a scholarship awardee and will now receive a commemo-rative pin and certificate to acknowledge her continued aca-demic and humanitarian achievements. These two students’ academic achievements and service to their communities are what makes them stand out as future leaders. Ben & Ashley will be honored in front of their families, peers, and educators at the Carson Scholarship Fund Annual Pittsburgh Awards Banquet on Sunday, May 24, at Heinz Field. Our heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS goes out to Ben & Ash-ley. We sincerely could not be prouder of them! Parker Murphy, a fourth grader at Saint Monica Catholic Academy, has become a “founding member” of the newly launched Beaver Valley Choral Society Youth Chorale. The Beaver Valley Choral Society is a Christian faith-based, non-denominational, non-auditioned adult community coral arts organization founded over 80 years ago in Western PA. Parker is part of the youth choir that is opened to inter-ested singers ages 7-15. Way to go Parker! We are currently taking orders for Easter Flowers and Chestnut Hill Candles. The candles will be delivered for Mothers’ Day. Anyone interested can call the school. Also, for all you fit and athletic individuals, we are sponsoring a 5K on Saturday May 30, for Darlington Days. To register, please call the school for a registration form. You still have time to enjoy a great meal at the Fish Dinner on Friday and try to catch the last “Living Stations” presented by our stu-dents in grades 3-8 at 7:00 pm in the church. There is a “Paddle Party” scheduled for Saturday, March 28, in Foun-ders Hall. Proceeds benefit our Academic Games National Qualifiers. It’s a great way to support our students while enjoying a “fast paced Chinese Auction meets Bingo,” lots of vendors and a great concession stand. I sincerely thank everyone for their support and patronage at this years’ Fish Dinners. The great success goes beyond the monetary profit. The more important profit that I have witnessed over these weeks is the tremendous comradery between the Church & school. It really is exciting, and as Father says, to be a part of and living in this miracle that we call Saint Monica Parish and School. As we continue to count our blessings, I Thank you for your continued sup-port of your parish school and, God Bless Mr. Brad Diamond, Principal

PILGRIM MADONNA

The Pilgrim Madonna will be at the home of Marge & Paul Darno (724-846-0664) this week until April 4th.

BAPTISM

We welcome into God’s family Ayden Main who recently

received the new life of Christ in baptism. May he grow strong in faith through God’s loving grace.

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR

The Little Sisters of the Poor will be with us after all Masses this weekend collecting to enable them to continue the

work of their foundress, St. Jeanne Jugan, in caring for the

elderly poor at their home on Benton Ave., Pittsburgh.

REST IN PEACE Please remember Tom Roberts and Angeline Roser in your

prayers who was buried this past week. May their souls

and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

BEAVER COUNTY THEOLOGY ON TAP

Wednesday, April 1st 7PM-9PM Beaver Brewing Co. “PEOPLE OF THE PASSION: HOLY WEEK REFLECTIONS”

Most of us are very familiar with the narrative of Holy Week. However, pausing to reflect more deeply on the

personalities involved can bring new life and a more per-

sonal character to these familiar events. Join us as our speaker, Jason Gawaldo leads us to reflect on Judas Iscar-

iot, the Apostle Peter, Pontius Pilate, Simon of Cyrene, Ve-ronica, and the Blessed Mother." For questions email theol-

ogyontapbc@gmail.com, www.theologyontapbc.org or call Mary Ann Schweitzer 724-846-7540.

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HOLY NAME SOCIETY

The Beaver County HNS will have their Monthly Meeting to-day at St. Titus, Aliquippa at 2:30pm. This years Beaver

County HNS Banquet will be on Sunday, April 19th at St. Francis Cabrini Parish Social hall. This year St. Monica

Parish will honor Frank Marzano with the Beaver County

Blessed John of Vercilli award. Tickets are $28 each and can be purchased from Alan Cumbey 724-495-2012. The Catho-

lic of Gathering Men has been moved to September.

PRAYER SHAWL The next meeting will be held Monday, March 23rd 6pm-

7:30pm in St. Joseph’s room, Chippewa. New members

always welcome. For more info., call 724-891-6232,724-846-2139,724-847-1862.

SAINT MONICA’S WOMEN ALIVE IN PRAYER

Saint Monica Parish is starting a new Women’s Prayer Group,

Saint Monica’s Women Alive in Prayer. We will meet in Mary’s Room on the Third Monday of the month. We

have some ideas of what to present. We are open to sug-gestions. Please join us on March 23rd at 7pm. We will be meeting the 23rd this month due to the Mission of St. Joseph, normal meeting time will resume in April. The meeting will be one hour. If someone has an issue, we

will schedule a time convenient to speak with you person-ally. Michele Kattner, 724-847-3852, Vicky Orlowski, 724-

843-1873 or Mary Harrington, 724-336-6522.

APPLEBEES FUNDRAISER NIGHT

THURSDAY, MARCH 26th the Youth Group is having an Applebees fundraiser evening and would love your participa-

tion! Please eat at the Chippewa Applebees on Thursday, March 26th between 11AM & 9PM and a percentage of

your bill will go back to the Youth Group! All you need to do

is remember to take the flyer, which is in this weekends bul-letin.

FISH FRY

Fish Dinner (includes 2 sides), Shrimp Dinner (includes 2 sides) each $10, Fish Sandwich $7 or $5 for a kids meal

(varies each week: pizza, Mac-n-Cheese, etc.), Extra Sides

$2. Our last Fish Fry will be held March 27th from 4pm-7pm in Founders Hall. Credit Cards now accepted! We are asking for one representative from each family of our CCD children to volunteer at the Fish Fry and donate a des-

sert. March 27-Grade 6. We are also asking parishioners

with last names beginning with S-Z to donate a dessert for Friday, March 27th. Desserts can be anything and dropped

off in the hall anytime after 1pm. Please email Janet to vol-unteer at janetp@jlhdc.net.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, March 28th 9-11am in Founders Hall. Egg

Hunt will be at 10am. Come join us for donuts with the Easter Bunny. Ages pre-school and under thru 5th grade.

PADDLE PARTY

Saint Monica Catholic Academy will be hosting a Paddle Party Saturday March 28th in Founders Hall. Proceeds will be

used to send our students who have qualified to the National Academic Games Competition to be held in April in Orlando

Florida. Doors open at 2:00pm and the auction will

begin at 3:00pm. Admission is $5.00 payable at the door and includes 1 paddle. Bidding chips can also be purchased

at the door. A Paddle Party is a fast paced Chinese Auctions meets Bingo! We will have lots of vendors and great items

to bid on. For more information contact Danielle Lilly at 724-630-1098. Anyone wishing to make a donation to help offset

the cost for this trip can contact the Academy Office at 724-

846-5955.

SENIOR ENLIGHTENMENT SESSIONS

On Friday, April 10, following the 9 a.m. Mass, we will have our next session at Founders Hall (Chippewa site). The

session speaker will be Sandy Vukich, from the YMCA. Sandy will discuss the programs the YMCA offers for seniors, includ-

ing Silver Sneakers and Silver and Fit, and explain how

most insurance companies will pay for a membership to the YMCA and other fitness facilities. Sandy will also demonstrate

exercises and other techniques appropriate for seniors to stay limber and active. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

NIGHT AT THE RACES

Saint Monica Catholic Academy PTG is sponsoring our Sixth

Annual Night at the Races Friday April 10, 2015 at Founders Hall. Doors will open at 5:30pm for food,

fun, music and gaming with races beginning at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now. Corporate Jockey for

$50 which includes 2 admissions and the chance to win

$250 if your jockey wins their race. Horse Owner for $25 which includes 1 admission and the chance to win $30 if

your horse wins their race. General Admission is $15. Ad-mission includes Buffett, Beer, and Mixers (BYOB). For

more information or to purchase tickets please contact

Teresa McCracken at 724-888-9828.

ATTENTION YOUNG MEN 12-18 All boys 12 to 18, (7th grade & up) if your looking for a place

to find adventure, have fun, and make new friends, come join the Columbian Squires. Knights of Columbus Council 604

is sponsoring a Squires Circle for Catholic Young Men. We will

be having a kickoff meeting in Mary’s room at St. Monica’s, Chippewa site on Sunday April 12th, at 2:00

PM. Contact Tony DiTullio tonyditullio@comcast.net, 724 355-5166 or John Drzik johndrsik@gmail.com, 724 480-5319.

VIOLIN & ORGAN RECITAL Coming soon, April 12th at 3pm at St. Monica join Nat

Goodrich, Violinist and Randy Hutchinson, Organist for a Musical Recital.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS / NEWS

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DIOCESAN NEWS

PARISH SHARE APPEAL FOR 2015

The Annual Parish Share Program for 2015 has be-gan. Please return your Parish Share Card with your

pledge or flat donation. Thank you for your generosity.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR

Life In The Spirit Seminar will begin April 14th and end May 23rd in Founders Hall from 7pm-9pm. All Adults

are welcome. Look for a registration form to be inserted in the bulletin next weekend.

ETHNICS DINNERS Attention women of all ages 18 and up, we will be having

a meeting on April 20th at 6:30pm in Joseph’s Room to discuss cooking and serving Ethnic Dinners to benefit

St. Monica’s Church Building Fund. If interested, contact Eileen Isles 724-847-1544.

LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary is welcoming new members for either

Active or Auxiliary participation. Active members must be 18 or older and able to attend weekly meetings along with

completing 2 hrs of Legion work. Meetings are held on

Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30pm in Joseph’s Room at the Chippewa site. Auxiliary members are open to individuals

of every age and provide the vital assistance to Legion through the daily prayer. Please contact Ann Schmalstieg

412-401-6056 or aschmalstieg@gmail.com for more info.

B-I-N-G-O

Enjoy a night of Bingo each Thursday at Founders Hall, Chippewa site. Early Birds start at 7:00pm and

Regular Games start at 7:30pm and there is also a Cov-erall game that pays a minimum of $250 up to $1,000.

Bingo on the "Cookie Jar" number can pay as much as

$500. We have a "Winner Take-All” game, various 50-50 split the pot special games and Pull Tabs. On the last

Thursday of each month we have a drawing and one bingo player in attendance will win Free Bingo for a

Month. Our Kitchen is open and the coffee is always free.

ROSARY CENACLE

A Rosary Cenacle is held every Monday at the Chippewa site at 9:30am at the request of the Blessed Mother. God

wants her to have this power, but she requests our prayers to assist her. All members are invited.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL The Adoration Chapel is located at the Chippewa site

church accessible from the rear parking lot. The Chapel is open continuously from Sunday at 1:30pm through Satur-

day at 4pm. Additional info., registration links and weather

cancellation notices can be found at www.saintmonica.us under the Adoration headings found throughout the site.

CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

The Catholic Men’s Fellowship will be meeting the first and third Sunday at 8am in hall at Darlington Site.

CHURCH SUPPORT Offertory (3/15/15): $13,646.25

Catholic Campaign for Human Development: $1,598.00 Parish Share 2015 Paid: $67,389.00—2015 Goal: $165,696

PARISH NEWS

LENTEN FOOD DRIVE

The Knights of Columbus are commencing their Lenten Food Drive once again. The collection boxes are located at

the entrance of the church. Help us meet our goal of 7,000 lbs. this year - A Can A Week to help our 3 local food

banks. Thanks for your continued support of Council 604.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETINGS

The Beaver Valley Council 604 of the Knights of Colum-bus meets at 7pm on the 4th Monday of each month

at the College Hill site. The meeting is preceded by

dinner at 6pm and the Rosary at 6:30pm. Our monthly Planning meeting is held on the 2nd Mon-

day at 7pm at the College Hill site. We invite all men of the Parish to join our ranks as we continue to support

our Bishop, Priest, Parish and community.

BIBLE STUDY MEN’S GROUP

Will meet in Mary’s Room the second and fourth Sat-urday’s each month beginning at 7:15am.

GENEVA COLLEGE OUTREACH

Catholic at Geneva College is an outreach to the Catholic

student population at Geneva from St. Monica Parish. It exists to help Catholic students grow and develop in their

Catholic Faith as they encounter the questions that will in-evitably arise while attending an evangelical Protestant in-

stitution. Dave Lichius is the facilitator of this group. He is the owner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Bookstore and a

member of St. Monica’s parish. Meetings are held every

Monday night from 8-9pm at the Beaver Falls Coffee & Tea Company (3219 4th Ave, Beaver Falls) directly

across the street from the Main Campus.

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES

Baptism Preparation Classes will be held on the first Sat-urdays of each month at 11am at the Chippewa Site,

by Deacon Harry DeNome. Please call the parish office to set up baptisms and register for the class.

DOMINIC REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP DONATIONS Our fellow parishioner, Sylvia Pavlovic, is going on a Mission

Trip to the Dominic Republic March 26th with Duquesne University and Catholic Charities to visit a Leprosy Clinic,

Psychiatric Hospital, Jr. High School, and Infant Care Cen-ter. Donations needed are personal hygiene supplies, play-

ing cards, puzzles, clothing items for infants-6/7 year olds

and also lightweight clothes for Jr. High School aged chil-dren, onesies and pj’s for infants, new stuffed animals,

school and art supplies, woodworking and bead making supplies. Boxes for donations are located at the church

entrance. If any questions, contact Sylvia at 724-843-2928.

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MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, March 21st-Vigil Fifth Sunday of Lent

4:00pm HANNA RAE ENSWORTH By Dad, Mom, Emily & RaeAnn Ensworth

6:00pm JOSIE RUPERT

By B.J. & Connie

Sunday, March 22nd Fifth Sunday of Lent

7:30am JIM REKRUT By Michelle

9:00am ROSEMARIE BELCZYK

By John & Susan Marzano 10:45am PRO POPULO

12:30pm ANGELINE CARBONE By Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Braheny

Monday, March 23rd 9:00am WILLIS ANDROLIA

By Pat Androlia

Tuesday, March 24th

9:00am BARB BROZICH By Dorothy Colella

Wednesday, March 25th

7:00pm BRUNO MEDZIUCH

By Krisha, Bob & Evan Kennelly

Thursday, March 26th 9:00am HELEN JURCZAK

By Helen Makowski

Friday, March 27th

9:00am RALPH DUFFY By Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Schollaert & Family

Saturday, March 28th-Vigil

Palm Sunday

4:00pm VINCENZO FERRARO By Wife & Daughter

6:00pm GLORIA DAVIDSON By Virg & Ginny Davidson

Sunday, March 29th Palm Sunday

7:30am CHERYL FOSTER By Patty Rimoldi Sorenson & Gloria Rimoldi Morris

9:00am JAMES HOLLANDER

By Stan, Gloria & Ryan Malack 10:45am RICHARD PRINCIPATI

By J.G. Marchwinski 12:30pm PRO POPULO

CANDLE

(Chippewa site): In Memory/Honor of Bob Hiltz by Family.

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Maronite Catholic Mission (Meets at our Darlington site)

*You can attend any of their Masses.

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 6:30pm

Saturday 9am

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

(Chippewa site)

Traditional Stations Friday at 3pm: March 27th

Living Stations with St. Monica Academy Students Friday at 7pm: March 27th

Living Stations with St. Monica’s Youth Group Good Friday at 7pm: April 3rd

CONFESSIONS (Chippewa)

Lenten Parish Confessions: March 31st at 7pm

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Holy Thursday April 2nd 7pm

*Church will remain open until 11pm

Good Friday April 3rd 12pm

Blessing of the Food Baskets April 4th 12pm

Easter Vigil April 4th 8:30pm

Easter Sunday April 5th 7:30am, 9am, 10:45am, 12:30pm