PARISH STAFF Very Rev. Dennis P. Yurochko, VJ, JCL, STL, Administrator dyurochko@diopitt.org Rev. Joseph M. Freedy, Parochial Vicar jfreedy@diopitt.org Deacon Brian M. Podobnik, Deacon DeaconBrian@comcast.net Mr. Anthony “Tony” Ferguson, Director of Evangelization ferg7171@gmail.com Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hand, Coordinator of Religious Education holychildccd@comcast.net Dr. Michael Mackey, Director of Music Ministries holychildmusicministry@gmail.com

SCHEDULE OF LITURGIES

Saturday Evening: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

Daily (Mon.–Fri.): 12:00 noon

RECONCILIATION Saturday: 12:00 noon

BAPTISM: Held at 12:30 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month. Pre-Baptismal instruction required. Please notify the Rectory three months before the anticipated date of birth.

MARRIAGE: Weddings are held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Diocesan Regulation requires an approved pre-marriage preparation program. Bride and Groom must make arrangements for the wedding ceremony with one of the priests at least six months prior to the wedding date.

PRIESTHOOD OR RELIGIOUS LIFE: Please contact the Vocation Office at 412-928-5836.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN: Concerns or reports contact Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235.

RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and of Children (RCIC) are ongoing programs for those who wish to know more about the Catholic Church or are seeking membership in the Church. Please call the Rectory for more information.

PARISH CEMETERY: St. Agatha Cemetery is being managed by The Catholic Parish Cemeteries Association of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Regional Office. For all questions and inquires, please call 412-256-9370.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New parishioners are always welcome! Please visit the Rectory so we may welcome you and complete a Parish Census Form. Parish Census Forms are also available in the Vestibules of the Church and on our website.

BULLETIN DEADLINE: All information must be received by Monday at noon, in written form.

Fourth Sunday of Easter April 22, 2018

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT “Serving the growing Greater Bridgeville Area, Holy Child Roman Catholic Parish is a faith-filled family with a strong sense of community and a rich diverse heritage. With the grace we receive in the Sacraments, God calls and enables us as His Holy Children to be a “welcoming home for all who seek Him”. Following Jesus Christ, whom we receive in the Eucharist, we strive to serve, evangelize and build His kingdom on Earth, through prayer, education, social / outreach groups and the Liturgy.”

212 STATION STREET BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017

Parish Office: 412-221-5213 Fax: 412-257-2461 Extensions:

Fr. Dennis Yurochko…413 Fr. Joseph Freedy…..411 Tony Ferguson...415 Linda Grimes…..410 Lisa Klancher…...424

CCD: 412-221-6514 CCD Fax: 412-257-9742 Parish Email: holychildparish@verizon.net Parish Website: www.holychildrcparish.org

HOLY CHILD PARISH BRIDGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

Merciful God, you also know us completely, through and through. Free me to trust in your love without taking it for granted. Empower me to speak the truth of my life to your heart to

experience healing. Empower me to shepherd your flock today. I ask this through the name given to the human race by which we are saved, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

I Am The Good Shepherd: The image of God as shepherd and his promise to lead his people in safety appears throughout the Bible. It is one of the most tender images of God that we can have as

he assures us of his constant care and protection in our lives. This care applies not only to us individually as his children, with the shepherd carrying us in his arms, but also to us collectively as the Church, with God leading his flock in safety. This repeated promise to shepherd his people is our guarantee that God is in charge of his Church and that he leads us no matter the circumstances. As we journey On Mission for The Church Alive! we may wonder where the Lord is leading us. While it is natural for us to resist change, it is also an opportunity for us to grow in trust of God, our shepherd and guide, that he may transform us and his Church. As we learn the decisions regarding Parish Groupings and Clergy Teams next week may we call upon our Good Shepherd to lead us and our parishes in the years ahead. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.

Second Collection Next Weekend: God has given us so much and His generosity inspires us to share our gifts with others. Your support of St. Vincent de Paul makes you an instrument of God’s mercy and then you

become an answer to someone’s prayer. Please be generous next weekend during our first Fifth Sunday Collection this year. Thank you and God Bless.

Noon Mass Speaker Series: Prior to Thursday and Friday Noon Masses on April 26 & 27 and May 3 & 4, join us for an inspiring series of four talks on the promise and power of the Sacraments. The talks will begin promptly at 11:30 AM at Holy Child Church and conclude by 11:55 AM. See the flyer in this bulletin for all the details.

Fundraiser Tickets: To purchase advance tickets for May 19th “Dinner From Rome” Fundraiser, please stop by the parish rectory office. This event will sell out, seating is limited. Cost: Adult $15, Child $10. See flyer in this bulletin for more details.

Nepali Dinner on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in St. Barbara Social Hall. Dinner, 50/50 raffle, basket raffle and more. More information to come! Mark your calendars. Tickets are now available, $10 for adults, children $7. For further information, contact Chris Stubna at 724-255-7503. The doors will open at 5:00 PM with dinner starting at 5:30.

Interested in Becoming a Deacon? The Diocese of Pittsburgh is initiating the nomination and application process for admitting a new class of interested and qualified men from diocesan parishes into the Deacon Formation Program. Prospective applicants should be between 30 and 59 years old, in full communion with the Church, active in their faith, and hold at least a bachelor’s degree. They should consult their pastor about submitting a nomination on their behalf. The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2018. Applications without a pastor’s nomination will not be considered. Questions may be directed to deacons@diopitt.org or 412-456-3124. For more information: www.diopitt.org/permanent-diaconate.

Congratulations to the 2018 Newly Confirmed: On Saturday, April 14 there were 91 Candidates from Holy Child Parish and St. Barbara Par-ish who received the fullness of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation.

The Most Reverend William J. Winter, was the celebrant at the 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM celebrations. Gavin Charles Ainsworth, Grace Marie-Anne Ainsworth, Eric Philip Allen, Anthony Anthony Amato, Raymond Raymond Andrews, Julia Clare Badstibner, Ga-briella Maria Baiano, Ethan Edward Bingham, Caleigh Teresa Bogats, Alexander Luke Boyce, Emma Teresa Brown, Shane James Bruno, Jessica Julia Burns, Melanie Rose Burns, Julia Diana Byers, Emma Anne Cardone, Jacob Francis Carney, Cara Catherine Cesario, Mia Tere-sa Cesario, Mia Catherine Cestra, Nathan David Chalovich, Cecilia Cecilia Coll, Alyssa Francis Colson, Mason Michael Copeland, Trent Francis D’Alessandro, Ryan John Danzinger, Anthony Anthony DeAngelis, Ava Zoe Deorio, Mason Anthony Dorfner, Ryan Alexander Duska, Emma Elizabeth Ely, Kellan Blaise Fagan, Talia Rose Fiscante, Carissa Elizabeth Fittipaldo, Gabriel Anthony Fosdick, Emma Christina Francis, Mia Mar-garet Fraps, Nicholas Nicholas Fratto, Giuliana Lucy Gaetano, Brett Edward Gardner, Benjamin Benjamin Geib, Connor Anthony Harcarik, Susannah Susannah Haviland, Alexander Alexander Keller, Jake Vincent Ket-ter, Abigail Joan King, Sarah Elizabeth Kokoski, Craig David Kushner, Aubrey Barbara Lang, Natalie Eliza-beth Lex, Evan David Louis, Landon Christopher Lutz, Dennis Denis Magdich, Elizabeth Elizabeth Masztak, Maximilian Ignatius Mathews, Owen Anthony McIntosh, Andrew Matthew Milanak, Jaden John Mizenko, Raven Marie Mozick, Olivia Olivia Palmieri, Benjamin Aloys-ius Petyk, Benjamin Benjamin Pirian, Elena Anne Reitlinger, Mario Sebastian Rocchino, Angela Angela Rodi, Sam Joseph Rosato, Saige Theresa Rucker, Jacob Jacob Samosky, Nicholas Nicholas Savisky, Trey Gregory Schooley. Benjamin Joseph Schuler, Melana Cecilia Schumaker, Anthony Anthony Senisi, Matthew Joseph Sgro, Aiden Jude Shaffer, Ella Elizabeth Simms, Julia Helena Skrip, Thomas Francis Strittmatter, Brooke Lucy Szymanski, Owen Ignatius Taylor, Kaitlin Teresa Teyssier, Gracie Teresa Timko, Delaney Eliza-beth Wensell, Sara Margaret Wesolek, Allie Laura Whalen. Eleanor Eleanor Williams, Maura Agnes Wood-rum, Logan Sebastian Yater, Mia Maria Young, Zachary Paul Young, and Brooke Patricia Yurchak May these “young adults” see this important mile-stone not as a graduation ceremony or as an ending in their religious formation, but rather as a new beginning in their faith journeys. Let us continue to keep them in our prayers!

Sunday Contributions For April 15, 2018: Regular Collection $12,782.27 Add’l Easter Collection $ 600.00 Thank you one and all for your continued generosity and support of our parish community.

Parish Share 2018: With all your gifts and pledges we continue to inch toward this year’s goal of $84,212.00. We are currently at 94% of our goal. If you still have not yet sent in your gift, please consider this your reminder. Every gift moves us closer to the end of this campaign. Your generosity is most appreciated.

Thank you to all who participated in the Baby Bottle Campaign to support Human Coalition-Pittsburgh. With the help of Holy Child Christian Mother & Women’s Guild to organize this annual collection, your

generosity had a grand total of $5,285.80. “Your unwavering stance on the sacredness of life and your church’s prayers and support allow us the opportunity to be available to counsel these young women and men considering abortion.”

Bishop Canevin High School Presents the Musical “Working” on Thursday, April 26; Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28. Showtime 7:30. Call 412-922-7400 #0 for tickets. Cost $10.00 / $7.00.

Bishop Canevin High School’s 2018-19 academic year: Interested students may visit the school’s website, www.bishopcanevin.org, to complete and submit an online application. For more information, please call the Assistant Principal, Karen Walker at 412-922-7400, ext. 212.

We extend our condolences to the families of David Lee Vezzi and Helen Klancher Chrise who were buried

from Holy Child Parish. May they rest in peace in the kingdom of God. May their families and friends know the faithfulness of Christ’s love.

Holy Child welcomes Agnes Lorraine Doyle, daughter of Thomas E., Jr. & Pamela (Brickner) Doyle to our faith community through the Sacrament of

Baptism. May she continue to grow in God’s love as she shares the gift of life God has given her with family and friends.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 22, 2018

Please remember in your pray-ers the sick, suffering, and housebound of our parish com-munity, in particular: Claudia

Owsinski, Mary Ann Peters, Dr. Charles Gratz, Debra Malenka Varner, Freddy Carothers, Ron Beck, Joseph Trombetta, Dan Rozell, Barbara Dunn, Diana Jordan Dubin, Pamela Lenart, Frank Barnes, Ben Nelson, Mi-chael Shelleby, Trish Reese, Charlie Druzak, Ryan Es-tatico, Robert Perella, Elaine Matthews, Alice Davis, Laurie Denison, Diane Roach, Melanie Maksin, Julie Ross, Nancy Battista, Mary Lou Skalniak, Glynis Gilli-and, Brayden Tilley, Bentley Dodge, Lois Misitis, Ra-chel Tome, Leo Pancari, Jr., Mary Ellen LoPinto, Mary Miklaucic, Norma Yorke, Olivia Longo-Martin, Emma O’Malley, John A. Pelusi, James Campbell, Jean Sou-za, Dan Karwowski, Tom Paholsky, Mark Kasper, Alice Regine, Mary Lloyd, Karen Godwin, Jean Pelusi-Terpack, Robert J. Terpack, Mary Cook Fox, Kathryn Story, Peggy Helstern, Eve Minutello, Karen Roemer, Dorothy Paganini, Stephanie McKeel, Alexis Brown, Jeff Kollar, Zachary Fowler, Jessica Bookser, Jim Podobnik, Stephen Kretchun, Jean Lemesh, Pat Man-zella, Paul Crile, Gary Lee, Karen Hughes, Sydney Hawk, Roberta Brodie, Geoff Skundrich, Pastor Bruce Nordeen, Tracy Adams, Janet Maker, Kevin Willis, Lori Wright, Tammy Lechliter, Richard Sed, Glena Phillips, Mikey Lento, Isabella Yakos, Greg Wensell, Nick Hu-dacek, Madison Palivoda, Chad Pruchnitzky, Patti Ka-ley, Marge & Karen Scurich, Wayne Isenberg, Mary Conn, Paul Donati, Destiny Otricelli, Melissa Sill, Lucy Guskey, Mary Doane, Pat Flannery, Dolly Grimes, Cheryl Palmer, Barbara Drexler, Chris Larson, Judith Capurso, Dawson Wright, Virginia Davis, Margaret Chappel, Greg Katanick, Janice Priselac, Nancy Wanko, Karen Knepp, James Vokoun, Jerry Majcher, Heather Orient, Bethany Carder, Barbara Wood, David Kearns, Carey Fittipaldo, Theresa Connelly, Anne Wisbar, Mark Hilker, Norman Leonard, Jacob Winlow, Bob Sweeney, Susan Fischer, David Martin, Dino Trimble, Mariam Mollick, Bennett Huibregste, Steven Page, Jack McCallough, Lisa Cecere, Amanda Wy-andt, Mark Montagna, Joan Knock, Ted Krzywiecki, Robert Faulkner, and Mary Donnelly. May God strengthen them in the midst of their struggles and allow them to know that they are spiritually connected with Holy Child through our prayers and intercessions.

Please remember to call the Parish Office at 412-221-5213 to add or remove names from the prayer list. Thank you and God Bless!

Calendar of Events for Week of April 22, 2018: Sun., April 22: Columbiettes Designer Purse Bingo, doors

open at 11 AM, Bridgeville Vol. Fire Dept. Regular Religious Ed (CCD Classes) - Last Class Mon., April 23: Rosary, 11:30 AM, Church Regular Religious Ed (CCD Classes) - Last Class Tue., April 24: Rosary, 11:30 AM, Church St. Anthony Novena (no Mass), 7 PM, Church Adult Bible Study, 7 PM, Rectory Conference Room Scripture & Spirituality Reading Group, 7 PM,

Rectory Wed., April 25: Rosary, 11:30 AM, Church SVdP Mtg, 6 PM, Rectory Conference Room Rosary, 6:30 PM, Church Eucharistic Adoration, 7-8 PM, Confessions

available, Church Thur, April 26: Adult Bible Study, 9:30 AM, Rectory “The Sacraments in Scripture”, speaker series,

11:30 AM, followed by Noon Mass, Church Fri., April 27: “The Sacraments in Scripture”, speaker

series, 11:30 AM, followed by Noon Mass, Church Divine Mercy Chaplet, after Noon Mass, Church First Holy Communion Rehearsal, 7 PM, Church Sat., April 28: Nepali Dinner, 7 PM, St. Barbara Social

Hall Sun., April 29: First Communion Mass, 2 PM, Church

Fourth Sunday of Easter

SONG OF GATHERING: “Jesus Is Risen” - Missal #178

Glory to God-Mass of Resurrection - Missal # 859

Responsorial Psalm: Led by Cantors

OFFERTORY HYMN: “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” - Missal # 468

Holy, Holy—Mass of Resurrection—Missal # 862 Memorial Acclamation–Mass of Resurrection–Missal # 865

Great Amen—Mass of Resurrection—Missal # 866 Lamb of God – Mass of Resurrection—Missal # 867

COMMUNION HYMN: “We Will Rise Again” - Missal # 440

SONG OF SENDING FORTH: “Sing to the Mountains” - Missal #531

Saturday, April 28, 2018—5:00 PM Mass: Altar Servers: T. Blue Lector: S. Mathews EMEs (Host): S. Blue, B. Lucas, & L. Buzzatto EMEs (Cup): R. Fisher, B. Fitzpatrick, D. & M. K. Lumadue

Sunday, April 29, 2018—8:00 AM Mass:

Altar Servers: A. Eckels, & Anna Wilke Lector: S. Rash EMEs (Host): L. Rebich, M. Schott, & C. Wilke EMEs (Cup): P. Hiles, G. Kissinger, B. Meehan, & K. Odria

11:00 AM Mass:

Altar Servers: G. & T. Aquilina Lector: E. Lorence EMEs (Host): B. Speeler, K. & M. Lorence EMEs (Cup): M. E. Hand, K. Hartnett, T. Yunker, & K. Wojtczak

5:00 PM Mass:

Altar Servers: A. Shaffer Lector: D. Wortman EMEs (Host): J. Hart, E. Pandolfo, & M. L. Tracy

EMEs = Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturday, April 21, 2018 5:00 PM † Joseph Sgro, by Gloria Sgro

Sunday, April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter

8:00 AM For the People of Holy Child Parish 11:00 AM † Living & Deceased Members of Yorke Family,

by Monica Yorke 5:00 PM † Marcella & John McLaughlin, by Children &

Grandchildren

Monday, April 23, 2018 12:00 PM Murphy Family

Tuesday, April 24, 2018 12:00 PM † Roland Tremonti, 1st Anniv of Death, by

Family & Friends 7:00 PM St. Anthony Novena (No Mass)

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Feast, Saint Mark, Evangelist

10:30 AM (Broadmore Assisted Living) † Janet Lorenzato, by Ann Montgomery

12:00 PM † Al Yunker, Birth, by Terry Yunker

Thursday, April 26, 2018 12:00 PM † Raymond Nock, Birth, by Joan Nock

Friday, April 27, 2018 12:00 PM † Daniel Moore, by Richard Sullivan

Saturday, April 28, 2018 5:00 PM † Andy Guidos, 11th Anniv, by Wife & Family

Sunday, April 29, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Easter

8:00 AM † Silvio Roman, Anniv, by Family 11:00 AM † Fred Vrabel, 23rd Anniv, by Children 2:00 PM First Holy Communion Mass 5:00 PM For the People of Holy Child Parish

A Family Perspective (by Bud Ozar): Today’s gospel is a job description for Christian parents. For most people the most influential shepherds in their lives are their PAR-ENTS. Every parent is called to be a “good shepherd” to “freely lay down their life” for their children, to “love” and “know” their children and to “lead” them so “they know your voice.”

Readings for the Week of April 22, 2018 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 [22]/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4 [cf. 3a]/Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 [117:1a]/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17 [2]/Mk 16:15-20 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab [7bc]/Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 14:7-14 Next Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 [26a]/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8