may 23, 2021 solemnity of pentecost sunday
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MAY 23, 2021 SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST SUNDAY
M A Y 2 3 , 2 0 2 1 S O L E M N I T Y O F P E N T E C O S T S U N D A Y
Administration Office Hours Monday—Friday
Mission Statement
Guardian Angels Parish is a Roman Catholic Community with rich historical connections and diverse cultural backgrounds which promotes Catholic family life through the celebration of God’s word, the Holy Eucharist, fellowship and charitable service. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and under the protection of our Guardian Angels, we seek to build God’s kingdom by our unity of love, participation in the Sacraments, stewardship, and evangelization of all God’s people.
Confession Schedule Saturdays 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Most Blessed Sacrament
Readings for the week of May 23, 2021 Sunday: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14/ Ps 87:1-2, 3 and 5, 6-7/ Jn 19:25-34 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12/Ps 50:5-6, 7-8, 14 and 23 [23b]/Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [Sir 36:1b]/Mk 10:32-45 Thursday: Sir 42:15-25/Ps 33:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [6a]/Mk 10:46-52 Friday: Sir 44:1, 9-13/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Mk 11:11-26
Mt 28:16-20
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Saturday, May 22nd, Vigil 4:00 pm Most Blessed Sacrament Dolores McConville from Daniel H. McConville 5:00 pm Our Lady of Victory The Deceased Members of the Ambrose & Prasnikar Families from Karen Ambrose Sunday, May 23rd 8:00 am St. Alphonsus Helen & John Strama from Paula & John Vorisek 9:00 am Holy Martyrs Rev. John Palko and Rev. Edward Higgens from Joe & Toni Tabacek 9:30 am St. Ladislaus For the People 10:00 am Holy Family For the People 11:00 am Most Blessed Sacrament Kerry J. Liti from his Wife Sylvia 11:00 am Our Lady of Victory - In-person and Streaming For the People Monday, May 24th 9:00 am Our Lady of Perpetual Help Jim Dugan from Debbie & Joe Kandziolka Tuesday, May 25th 9:00 am Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elizabeth Bzorek from Debbie Bohach Wednesday, May 26th 9:00 am Our Lady of Perpetual Help Marcella Chislo from Joe & Ellie Collins Thursday, May 27th 9:00 am Our Lady of Perpetual Help John & Helen Sadowski from the Rogala Girls Friday, May 28th 9:00 am Our Lady of Perpetual Help Walter & Marlene Duffy from John & Renee Duffy
Saturday, May 29th, Vigil 4:00 pm Most Blessed Sacrament Andrew & Anne Molchan from the Walter Family 5:00 pm Our Lady of Victory The Brooks & Makinak Families from their Family Sunday, May 30th 8:00 am St. Alphonsus For the People 9:00 am Holy Martyrs Anthony J. Goralka from Marianne McQuade 9:30 am St. Ladislaus The Deceased Members of the Joseph A. Danish Family from Tina & Mary Joe 10:00 am Holy Family For the People 11:00 am Most Blessed Sacrament The Deceased Members of the Sokolowski Family from Dave & Anna Mae 11:00 am Our Lady of Victory ~ In-person and Streaming Elizabeth Bzorek from Cathy Mallay
Stewardship Corner Guardian Angels Offertory
May 15th & 16th
Offertory $ 11,437.35 On-line $ 1,662.00 Total $ 13,099.35 Parish Share Goal $ 171,416.00 Donations to date $ 86,859.00
We Are Filled With Joy!
As of May 31st, our churches will be seating at full capacity and you will not have to call in for reservations. Currently you are only required to wear a mask if you have not been vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, you may choose not to wear a mask in church.
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We are still looking for your census.
In your charity, please remember to pray for all those who have died, especially:
Linda Marie Barazanski Henry Levandoski
Margaret “Marge” Dobrzynski Dolores M. Dvorak
May the angels lead them into paradise.
We have begun collecting food for the local food banks in our area. Please bring non-perishable items to your church and place them in the boxes available . Thank you for helping those in need.
Pyllis A. Pavlik
at Most Blessed Sacrament
From Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Pavlak
Don’t Forget the Festival Meeting Monday (Tomorrow) in Patterson Hall @ 7:00 pm.
On June 13th, all 2021 high school graduating seniors in the parish are welcome to attend in their cap & gown the 11 am Mass at Most Blessed Sacrament. Please RSVP with name and school graduating from to the office at 724-226-4900 or email Heather at [email protected]. RSVP’s are due June 3rd.
The Fisch. . . Ing Line
The Pentecost Sequence
During the liturgical year, there are four times when a Sequence may be read, chanted or sung. These poetic verses are usually done before the Alleluia and the Gospel. In 2021, the Sequence days occur on Easter (April 4), The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (June 6), Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15) and today, Pentecost (May 23).
For our meditation as we conclude this Easter Season on this Great Solemnity of the Holy Spirit, or any day we pray:
Come, Holy Spirit, Come! And from your celestial home Shed a ray of light divine!
Come, Father of the poor! Come, source of all our store! Come, within our bosoms shine.
You, of comforters the best; You, the soul’s most welcome guest; Sweet refreshment here below;
In our labor, rest most sweet; Grateful coolness in the heat; Solace in the midst of woe.
O most blessed Light divine, Shine within these hearts of yours, And our inmost being fill!
Where you are not, we have naught, Nothing good in deed or thought, Nothing free from taint of ill.
Heal our wounds, our strength renew; On our dryness pour your dew; Wash the stains of guilt away:
Bend the stubborn heart and will; Melt the frozen, warm the chill; Guide the steps that go astray.
On the faithful, who adore And confess you, evermore In your sevenfold gift descend;
Give them virtue’s sure reward; Give them your salvation, Lord; Give them joys that never end.
Amen. Alleluia
Blessed Pentecost! Alleluia!
Fr. Andrew Fischer
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Deacon’s Den by Deacon Pat Wood
This is an opportune time to pause in our study of the newlyweds to take a look at a family, The Holy Family. Since May is the month for Mary and this is a year for St. Joseph, we have so much to be thankful for in having this Holy Family in our lives. What an awesome responsibility and privilege it was to raise the Savior of the world.
It all began when Mary said “yes” to the angel to bear in her womb the infant Jesus. Joseph, an honorable man, also said “yes” when the angel told him in a dream to not be afraid to take Mary into his home. This young couple endured so much to give birth to Jesus, protect Him from King Herod and raise Him in His Jewish roots. Near the birth of their son, they had to travel to Bethlehem for the census and upon arrival finding no place to stay.
We often reflect on what these young parents knew of what the future held for their special child. Being warned in a dream to go to Egypt for the safety of the child, they loaded the donkey and traveled to an unknown and unsafe land. Joseph obviously knew for sure from his dreams that he was the protector of this family and was to keep them hidden from Herod and the devil. Only after returning from Egypt could they raise their child in familiar and friendly surroundings. They then were able to experience the great joy in seeing the delight of a child as he was introduced to many things for the first time. They could experience the satisfaction of training their son in a trade and raising him in the faith.
In the end Mary, the mother of Jesus and now our mother, endured the crucifixion and felt her heart pierced as Simeon had predicted. But Mary and Joseph are parents we can look to for guidance and assistance. They are a family we should try to imitate. We know that we can always ask Mary to intercede for us in our needs. We know that we can pray to St. Joseph for protection and a peaceful death. Through prayer, our family can establish a relationship with the Holy Family.
Scripture Discussion
Welcome to those who desire to learn more about the Sunday readings. A teaching and discussion led by Fr. Andrew will begin on Monday, May 24th. At 6:30 pm at Our Lady of Victory Church. We will practice physical distancing so call 724-226-4900 to register. Please bring your bible and a mask.
A Saint Joseph High School J u n i o r a n d O LM B S p a r i s h i o n e r , S a m u e l Wygonik, took the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying
Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and met requirements to enter the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Sam is among the 50,000 highest scoring participants who will be recognized as either Semifinalists or Commended Students in the fall.
The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. Approximately 1.5 million high school students enter the program each year.
Learn more about St. Joseph High School at SaintJosephHS.com
Mission Cooperation Sunday is on June 5th & 6th in 2021. Normally, a missionary comes to visit the parish and speak during homily time at mass. Because of Covid-19 restrictions this year, there will be no in person talks. The mission group of the Diocese of Masaka, has been hit very hard by the Covid-19 virus and that has made it very difficult to evangelize and get medical treatment for its people. The evangelization of the people of the diocese is minimal at this time. Caring for the basic needs of the people the mission group must supply them with food and other essentials. Most of all the people need your prayers and financial support . Please realize that while the appeal is not in person the need is greater than ever. The poor have been hit especially hard by the pandemic. So now more than ever be as generous as possible.
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Shining the light on some of our “Super Star CCD Students”
Come Join Us At Saint Joseph High School ~ Grades 9-12 Contact Mrs. Shane Palumbo ‘92 Admission Director Phone: 724.224.5552 or [email protected] Website: www.SaintJosephHS.com
LUKE PAULOVICH (Grade 2) Luke is in Grade 2 in the Freeport School District. His favorite subject in school is Art. Luke’s favorite thing about school is learning. He likes reading in CCD class. His favorite food is Ham and his favorite color is Green. When asked what his favorite sport or activity is he said Baseball. Luke wants to be a baseball player when he grows up. A fun fact about Luke is that he likes “Funny Stuff”. God bless Luke!!! EVELYN HOOK (Grade 3) Evelyn is in 3rd Grade at Buffalo Elementary School in the Freeport School District. Her favorite subject in school is Science. Evelyn’s favorite thing about school is learning things that she didn’t know before. She likes getting to know something about the church in CCD. Her favorite food is Pears and her favorite color is Blue. When asked what her favorite sport or activity is she said Dance. Evelyn wants to be a babysitter when she grows up yet. God bless Evelyn!!! AARON DEMHARTER (Grade 6) Aaron is in 6th Grade at Freeport Middle School in the Freeport School District. Aaron’s favorite subject in school is Math. Aaron’s favorite thing about school is seeing his friends. Aaron likes learning about God in CCD. His favorite food is Pizza and his favorite color is Red. When asked what his favorite sport or activity is he said Baseball. Aaron wants to be an Engineer when he grows up. A fun fact about Aaron is that he likes the movie “Forest Gump”. God bless Aaron!!
CHLOE FOX (Grade 6) Chloe is in 6th Grade at Highlands Middle School in the Highlands School District. Her favorite subject in school is English/Language Arts. Chloe’s favorite thing about school is seeing her friends. She likes seeing her friends and playing fun games in CCD class. Her favorite color is Lavender. When asked what her favorite sport or activity is she said Crafts & Dancing. Fun fact about Chloe is that she likes shows & movies on Nickelodeon! God bless Chloe!!!! MADISON KIJOWSKI (Grade 8) Madison is in 8th grade at Highlands Middle School in the Highlands School District. Her favorite subject in school is Language Arts. Her favorite thing about school is seeing friends. She likes learning more about Jesus in CCD. Her favorite food is Chicken Nuggets and her favorite color is Purple. When asked what her favorite sport or activity is she said Cheerleading. Madison wants to be a cosmetologist when she grows up. A fun fact about Madison is that she likes the movie “Twilight”. God bless Madison!! SAMANTHA ROOLF (Grade 8) Samantha is in 8th grade at Kiski Area Middle School in the Kiski School District. Samantha’s favorite subject in school is English/Language Arts. Samantha’s favorite thing about school is being with her friends. Samantha likes learning about the Saints in CCD class. Her favorite foods are Shepards Pie & Grilled Chicken Salad and her favorite colors are Coral Pink & Mint Green. When asked what Samantha’s favorite sport or activity is she said Dance & Softball. Samantha wants to be an Actor or a Teacher when she grows up. God bless Samantha!!!!
Thursday, May 27th, there will be a Holy Hour following the 9:00 am Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
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