PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM -12:00 Noon

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Office closes Noon-1:00PM daily.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM

Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 AM

Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:00 PM

Adoration: Second Friday of each month at St. Paul in the Church, 8:30AM-12:15PM followed by Benediction. Also, at the Adoration Chapel at St. Bruno: Monday-Tuesday –Wednesday-Friday 9AM-3PM; Thursday 9AM-7PM; First Friday 9AM-7PM.

PARISH WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, June 4, Pentecost Graduation Mass 9:00AM Graduate Breakfast following 9:00AM Mass

Monday, June 5 Trash & Treasure (T&T) Collection 8:00AM-1:00PM & 6:00-8:00PM Rosary after Mass Cub Scouts 6:30PM Parish Hall SVDP Meeting 7:00PM

Tuesday, June 6 T&T Collection 8:00AM-1:00PM Weight Watchers 6:30PM Sullivan Room

Wednesday, June 7 T&T Collection 8:00AM-1:00PM Rosary 12:15PM Church Boy Scouts 7:00PM Parish Hall

Thursday, June 8 T&T Collection 8:00AM-1:00PM Sisters in Faith 7:00PM

Friday, June 9, Parish Adoration Day Adoration 8:30AM Benediction 12:15PM Second Fridays 7:00PM

Saturday, June 10 Confession 3:00PM Sunday, June 11, Most Holy Trinity

Saint Paul Parish 820 Carbon Road ● Greensburg, PA 15601

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

www.pbcatholic.org

Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas

Pastor

Rev. Patricio D. Aborde

Parochial Vicar

PARISH STAFF

Coordinator of Faith Formation:.......... Sue Craig Director of Music:...............Emily Lapisardi-Knotts Business Manager:........................ Ginny Buzzard Director of Maintenance:.................. Bob Stauffer Office Manager:.............................. James Mosser Website Administrator: .................. Bob Chappell

JUNE 4, 2017 PENTECOST

PARISH DIRECTORY

Parish Office:.……..…………...........724-834-6880 Fax Number:……….........………......724-834-1492 Church Email:……..…............stpaulgbg@aol.com St. Vincent de Paul Help Line:........724-420-3279 Aquinas Academy Main Office:.….724-834-7940

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Meetings, News and Events At St. Paul Parish

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday June 3 4:30PM †Trish & Ed Paulin (Paulin Children)

Sunday June 4, Pentecost Sunday 9:00AM †Patsy Denezza (David Varriano) Monday June 5 9:00AM † Bonnie Watkins (Ralph & Pat Tantlinger) Wednesday June 7 8:00AM †Serenko & Debich Family (Charles & Patricia Debich) Friday June 9 8:00AM † Shirley Ann Jioio (Friends & Family) Saturday June 10 4:30PM †Giallanardo & Mann Families (Rocco & Margorie Giallanardo) Sunday June 11, Most Holy Trinity 9:00AM Partner Parishes

† denotes focus of the intention is deceased in

Mass Intentions

PRAYER CHAIN The Prayer Chain is activated every Tuesday even-ing. If you know someone needing the prayer chain, or if you would like to volunteer your time on the chain, please call either of the leaders listed below:

Philomena Lillie 724-832-8521 or Audrey & Mike Lucotch 724-834-2113.

WEIGHT WATCHERS AT ST PAUL Let’s face it losing weight is not for sissies! If you’ve thought about joining Weight Watchers and just can’t decide, please call Sue at the parish office for more information. We are open to new members to join the Weight Watchers program here at St Paul on Tuesdays at 6:30PM. Cost is $156 for a twelve week session. Next session starts June 13th!

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY REMINDER: Meeting Friday, June 9 at 7:00PM, Sullivan Room. Guest speaker, Dr. Ralph Capone for a respect life discussion on medical decision making at the end of life according to church teaching.

TREASURE DROP OFF Trash & Treasure donations will be accepted for housewares, toys, furnishings and other usable goods (NO clothing, baby car seats, extra-large exercise equipment, encyclopedias, college text-books, tires, console televisions, stereos, computer equipment except laptops or flat screens, moni-tors, cabinet sewing machines, or anything with Freon). Christmas trees will be accepted.

These items may be dropped off at the church parish hall, located at 820 Carbon Road between the hours of 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Thursday starting Monday, June 5. Items may also be dropped off on Monday evenings from 6-8 p.m., starting June 5. For more information, please contact the church office at 724-834-6880.

The Rosary Altar Society’s Trash ‘n Treasure Sale will be held on Friday, July 14 (9 a.m.-7 p.m.), Saturday, July 15 (9 a.m.-7 p.m.) with ½ off starting this day, and Sunday, July 16 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.). The Early Bird Special this year will be held on Thursday, July 13, from 6-8 p.m. There will also be a “Bag Sale” on Monday, July 17, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for $4/bag (except for jewelry which will be 25 cents and large items which will be ½ off original price).

Thank you for your Memorial Contribution for Altar Flowers: June 4... John Leechalk remembering his parents John & Helen Leechalk.

NOTES OF ADMIRATION AND APPRECIATION

Saint Paul Parish has been blessed for many, many years with a music ministry that is talented and generous in sharing their talents with our community. A lot of our musicians have been here through changes in Pastors & Choir Directors. They are here every week and work hard to lift our liturgies through song and instrumentation. With Pentecost at our doorstep the choir will be going into their dormant summer season, for rest and revitalization. But, we know that come Fall, like the first school bus, the choir will return and again we will have that special liturgical lift that they give us in the Sunday Mass. Thank you to all of our musicians, vocal & instru-mentation; to their director too.

Let’s show them our appreciation with a rousing round of applause following the closing hymn today.

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APPRECIATING YOUR GENEROSITY AND COMMITMENT Thanks to some very generous parishioners last week, we have now surpassed out Parish goal. Thanks to everyone who contributed-from the first donor to the last. Each of you has contribut-ed greatly to meeting our Parish goal. We can now move ahead with the purchase of the new hymnals! Thank you one and all!

Offertory Report

Money Matters

Date Envelopes

Sent

Envelopes

Used

Weekly

Budget

Weekly

Collected

Weekly

+/-

Annual

+/-

5/28/2017 867 267 $8,250 $6,629.50 -$1,621 +$15,061

5/21/2017

867

271

$8,250

$8,683.98

+$434

+$16,681

REFLECTION: SEND OUT YOUR SPIRIT Last week we heard that, following the Ascension, the disci-ples, Mary, and other followers of the Lord retreated to the upper room in prayer. This week we hear that, while praying in that room, the Holy Spirit comes upon them. Jesus’ post-Resurrection promise, recounted in today’s Gospel, is fulfilled: the power of the Holy Spirit comes upon Jesus’ followers. Saint Paul tells us that all of us, in some way, are given gifts of the Holy Spirit, gifts that can be used to spread the Good News. Today is one of the Church’s greatest festivals. Let us carry the refrain of the responsorial psalm with us throughout the coming week: “Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth!” (Psalm 104:30). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apostles begin to speak in tongues (Acts 2:1-11). Psalm — Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth (Psalm 104). Second Reading — In one Spirit we are baptized into one body and given to drink of one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13). Gospel — Jesus Christ appears to the disciples and sends them on their mission with the power to forgive or retain sins through the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tb 1:3; 2:1a-8; Ps 112:1b-2, 3b-6; Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14; Ps 112:1-2, 7-9; Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Ps 25:2-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 12:28-34 Friday: Tb 11:5-17; Ps 146:1b-2, 6c-10; Mk 12:35-37 Saturday: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20; Tb 13:2, 6efgh, 7, 8; Mk 12:38-44 Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9; Dn 3:52-55; 2 Cor 13:11-13; Jn 3:16

Readings & Reflections

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Knowledge,

Fortitude, Piety, Fear of the Lord.

Have you made your reservation for the Sight & Sound Theater production of JONAH. If not call Judy Dodson at 724-420-5000.

All checks must be submitted by June 9, 2017.

LOOKING FOR A NEW TV The team who does the Bible Study and educational groups here at St. Paul Parish are looking for a different television. The one currently in use is about over 10 years old and has seen better days. So, what they are asking is that if you are considering replacing your large flat screen TV, and it is in working condition, please consider donating the old one to this ministry. Contact the Parish Office if interested.

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Liturgical Minister Schedule

MASS

ALTAR

SERVER

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF

HOLY COMMUNION LECTOR

Saturday June 10, 2017 4:30PM

Tony Oblak & Landon Burnett

Paul Whalen, Gene & Kathy Morris, Sharon DeVito, Sharon Highberger, Tom Dodson, & Joe Brecht

Maureen Miller

Sunday June 11, 2017 9:00AM

Jarrett & Jaclyn Ream

Michael Vitale, Kathy Hill, Jerry Hanley, John Henry, Alex An-drokites, Jean Shaffer, Matt Crowe & Karen Douglas

Marcia Tucci

Around the Diocese

Evenings to Discern Priesthood

Holy Family Rectory, Ligonier Street, Latrobe

June 11 and June 25 at 6:30PM

RSVP: vocations@dioceseofgreensburg.org or dmahoney@dioceseofgreensburg.org

PILGRIMAGE – CATHOLIC SHRINES OF DC Seven Dolors Church, Yukon is sponsoring a pilgrimage to three shrines in Washington DC on Thursday, June 29: the Basilica of the Im-maculate Conception, the Saint John Paul II Shrine, and the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America. (The three shrines are within a ½ mile radius.) Departure will be from the church at 6 AM, returning after 11 PM. Cost is $45 which includes transportation. Mass and lunch will be at the Basilica and dinner at a local restaurant. Contact Lauretta for reservations prior to June 22 at (724) 722-3143 or LStanley@dioceseofgreensburg.org.

CAR SHOW & DINNER IN NEW ALEX Saint James Church in New Alexandria will hold its 5th Annual Car Show & Dinner on Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. - No registration fee - Donations accepted. The first 150 cars receive a T-Shirt and Dash Plaque. Homemade ethnic dinner - Menu includes Halupki, Halushki, Gnocchi, Kielbasa and Sauerkraut, Fresh Fruit Cup, Bread/butter, Beverage and Dessert. $10.00 per person - All You Can Eat! Other foods and drinks will be available on grounds. There will be DJ, Bas-ket Raffle, Instant Bingo, 50/50 drawing, Door Prizes. Trophies to be awarded for Pastor's pick, Best of Show, Chief Pontiac Award & 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place. For more information, call 724-668-2829 or 724-668-2069.

OBLATES OF ST. BENEDICT MEET AT SAINT VINCENT Oblates of St Benedict, Latrobe Deanery will meet at 6:45PM on June 11, in Brownfield Room 202 of the St. Vincent Seminary. Discussion of the book Flowers in the Desert, by Fr. Demetrius Dumm, OSB, will continue. Extra books will be available if you do not have a copy. Also the monthly presentation on Benedictine Spirituality will continue on June 11 at 3:00-4:15PM, in the same room of the seminary. Their topic will be “Camaldolese Benedictine Spirituality”. Previous attendance is not necessary to participate in and appreciate either of these sessions. If you plan to attend Vespers and dine with the Monks please call Fr. Donald in advance at 724-805-2291.

SUMMERTIME SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT St. Paul Parish will be presenting the acclaimed 10 week video series, CATHOLICISM by Father Robert Barron. Both teens and adults are invited to learn what it means to be Catholic today. Filmed in 16 countries, these videos show us the way fellow Catholics worship and experience their faith. Using art, literature, architecture and music Father Barron (now Bishop) reveals to us the timeless teachings of our Church in a clear and understandable way. With no required reading and no fees, these one hour presentations, followed by discussion are a fine way to get to know and share our faith with fellow parishioners and other believers. June 13 -August 22, Tuesdays - 7 - 8:30, St. Paul Parish Center. Sign up - weekend of June 3-4 after Masses or call 724 838 1607.

June 9-11, 2017: CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER weekend. Contact George and Pat Ziringer at 724-335-4966 or ziringer@comcast.net.

June 12-16, 2017: Visit “CATHOLIC” NEW ORLEANS”, excursion led by Father William Lechnar and Mr. Tom Octave. Seats are available to join the diocesan choir on this trip. For details or to register, call 724.552.2645 or email Father Lechnar at wlechnar@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Space is limited.

June 14, 2017, Noon –4:00PM: MANAGING YOUR LOVED ONE’S MON-

EY IN TIMES OF NEED, Bishop Connare Center, Greensburg. Shirley Makuta, Esq. will discuss Family and Elder Law as it applies to financial rights & responsibilities.

June 24-25, 2017: Visit the HISTORICAL REENACTMENT AT HANNA’S TOWN 10AM-5PM each day. Admission is $7.00 for Adults; Children are $5.00; and children age 5 and under are free. Bone up on your local history and see what an important role Hanna’s Town played during the early days of America.

June 23-25: Retreat at Mount St. Macrina for men and women from 7 p.m. June 23 to 11 a.m. June 25. The retreat is based on the book, “Resisting Happiness” by Matthew Kelly. The retreat cost is $105, and the registration deadline is June 16. For information, con-tact Sister Barbara Jean Mihalchick at 724-438-7149 or

hpmsm@verizon.net.

Meeting & Event Minder

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Around the Diocese

BISHOP MALESIC TO CELEBRATE CORPUS CHRISTI MASS, LEAD PROCESSION IN NEW KENSINGTON JUNE 18 Bishop Edward C. Malesic will lead a Corpus Christi celebration in New Kensington on Sunday, June 18. He will be the principal cele-brant and homilist at the 11 a.m. Mass at Mount St. Peter Parish and lead a Eucharistic procession after Mass to St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish where midday prayer will be celebrated. The procession will continue to St. Joseph Parish, where the closing celebration and blessing will be held at approximately 1:30 p.m. A reception will follow in the St. Joseph Parish Hall.

BISHOP MALESIC TO PRESIDE AT CATHOLIC-LUTHERAN JOINT COMMEMORATION OF THE REFORMATION EVENT JUNE 29 Bishop Edward C. Malesic will preside at “An Evening of Witness and Thanksgiving” Thursday, June 29 at 7 p.m. at St. Kilian Catho-lic Church in Cranberry Township. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. This event is part of “From Conflict to Com-munion: Together in Hope,” the theme of the regional observance of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. For directions, go to www.saintkilian.org.

New Middle School Priesthood Discernment Group Jeremiah Days is a new opportunity for middle school aged boys and their parents or guardian to gather to learn, discuss and pray about a vocation to the priesthood. The group will meet on the fol-lowing days July 29, 2017; October 21, 2017; January 27, 2018; April 28, 2018 from 9:30 am – 11:00 am at St. Barbara Church in Harrison City. To register please email Fr. Tyler Bandura at tbandura@dioceseofgreensburg.org

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING INSTRUCTION CM-BBT is a medically based, scientifically researched, highly effective NFP method that safely promotes personal health and wellness of body. CM-BBT invites better marriages, enhances cou-ple communication and encourages mutual respect and responsi-bility. This NFP Method can be used to avoid, postpone, plan or achieve pregnancy.

The next Natural Family Planning CM-BBT Method INSTRUCTION is scheduled for MONDAY July 10, 2017 beginning at 6pm at the Catholic Charities office in Greensburg. Participants are required to attend only ONE session. The instruc-tion, continued support and follow-up are provided by a medically certified CM-BBT Professional. Please call at least one week prior to instruction date to PRE- register.

Contact Mary Ann Newhouse at Catholic Charities at 724-837-1840, ext 1658 for additional information or to register for this or an upcoming class. For more information about Natural Family Plan-ning and the CM-BBT Method, visit www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org and link into Natural Family Planning under “Services”.

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION MASS WITH BISHOP Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal at a Mass with Bishop Malesic. Sunday, June 11th at 3:00 pm at Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg. All are wel-come. Light refreshments to follow in parish hall.