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ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH MCKEES ROCKS, PA

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday this Monday, May 31, the parish office will be closed. Please hold all calls until Tuesday, June 1, unless it is an emergency.

PLEASE NOTE The Miraculous Medal Novena prayers will be recited immediately following

the 9:30 AM Mass on Monday, May 31. There will not be an evening recitation of the Miraculous Medal Novena prayers on this day.

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MASS INTENTIONS Sat., May 29 to Sun., June 6

Saturday Vigil, May 29: 4:30 PM Church For Saint John of God School 8th Grade Graduating Class Sunday, May 30: 7:30 AM Church Jane Gray (Pat Catan’s co-workers) Sunday, May 30: 9:30 AM Chapel Anniv - Ralph V. Ciccone with Vera remembered (Angela) Sunday, May 30: 11:30 AM Church Tony Carpeloti (Teddy & Ang Mancini) _______________________________________________

WEEKDAYS — 9:30 AM CHURCH Monday, Memorial Day, May 31: For Our Military Tuesday, June 1: Nancy Fearon (Joseph Fearon) Tuesday, June 1: 6:30 PM, Chapel: Novena Prayers to St. Anthony (week 12) Wednesday, June 2, 8:30 AM, Chapel: Students and Staff of Saint John of God School Wednesday, June 2: Helen Lubinski (General Wire Spring Co.) Thursday, June 3: Anniv - Anthony “Cri” Crivelli with Olga remembered (Children) Friday, June 4: Parish Family of Saint John of God _______________________________________________ Saturday Vigil, June 5: 4:30 PM Church For Parish Family of Saint John of God Sunday, June 6: 7:30 AM Church For Parish Family of Saint John of God Sunday, June 6: 9:30 AM Chapel For Parish Family of Saint John of God Sunday, June 6: 11:30 AM Church For Parish Family of Saint John of God

Readings for the Week of May 30, 2010 Sunday: Prv 8:22-31/Rom 5:1-5/Jn 16:12-15 Monday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Lk 1:39-56 Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18/Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12/Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15/Mk 12:28-34 Friday: 2 Tm 3:10-17/Mk 12:35-37 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8/Mk 12:38-44 Next Sunday: Gn 14:18-20/1 Cor 11:23-26/Lk 9:11b-17

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“YEAR OF THE PRIEST” PARISH PRAYER God, give us worthy priests in sufficient numbers.

SHOP AND DINE RAFFLE Did You Get Your Ticket Yet?

Steeple Chase is sponsoring a Shop and Dine Raffle on June 14, 2010. It will be based on the official three digit Pennsylvania lottery number drawn at 7 PM that date. All numbers are played straight as drawn. ONE winner will receive $50 certificates/cards from: Foodland Market, Giant Eagle, Shop N Save, the Capital Grille, Corky Nolan’s Miller’s Seafood House, Ground Round, LeMont Restaurant, The Pine Restaurant & Bar and Ditka’s of Pittsburgh. Tickets donated by Mancini’s Bakery cost $5.00 are on sale before and after each Mass, at the Parish Office and Bingo. We do need help in selling tickets beyond the parish limits; if you are interested in selling these tickets to your family, friends, neighbors or co-workers please call Terry 412-331-3443 or Charlotte 412-331-2453.

BAPTISMAL PROGRAM FOR NEW AND EXPECTING PARENTS

The program will be held on Sunday, June 27, from 1 - 4 PM in the Chapel at Mother of Sorrows. For more information or to register, please call John Fatula at 412-331-8573.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM We wish to welcome into God’s Family the newly baptized: Cameron Michael Offner. May you continue to grow in God’s love.

ST. ANTHONY NOVENA The 13-week novena to St. Anthony continues this Tuesday, June 1 (week 12). The novena prayers will be recited after the 9:30 AM Mass in St. Mary’s Church and at 6:30 PM at Mother of Sorrows Chapel.

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 30, 2010

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Attention Teens in Grades 8-12: Join us for “Taco Tag Tuesday” on June 15. First we will get tacos for lunch then we’ll play laser tag! Laser tag cost is $6.00 per person per game (bring extra money for tacos). To sign-up or to get more info contact Steve at 412-331-8573 or [email protected]. Sign-up deadline is Wednesday, June 9.

ST. JOHN OF GOD SCHOOL NEWS EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION

Our 8th grade students are being recognized at the 4:30 PM Mass this Saturday, May 29, when they will receive their 8th grade diplomas from St. John of God School. We extend our congratulations and good wishes for the following graduates: Alex Adams, Victoria Anderson, Mary Paige Cersosimo, Marissa Cook, Gunnar Dorrenbacher, Emily Duerr, Ryan Nolan, Kendall Paige, Desmond Sharp. We ask for God’s blessings on our 8th grade graduates as they embark on their high school education.

PARISH WEEKEND ATTENDANCE May 22 / 23

Saturday........................................................ . 312 Sunday .......................................................... . 641 Total Weekend Attendance ........................... . 953

PARISH FINANCIAL TOTALS For the Weekend of May 22 / 23

Regular Offertory Collection .............................$ 5,572.00 (This is ordinary income from contributions for the general running of the parish. It is subject to a 17.6% tax to the Diocese of Pittsburgh.)

PARISH SHARE PROGRAM

PSP Assessment for 2010 ............................. $83,561.00 Contributions to date ...................................... $60,350.00 Remaining on goal...........................................$23,211.00 (This is the tax paid to the Diocese. We must remit this entire amount to the Diocese by Dec. 31. Any surplus then remains in the parish, tax free.)

SANCTUARY CANDLE - WEEK OF MAY 30 ST. MARY’S - IN MEMORY OF HARRY WAGNER BY FAMILY MOTHER OF SORROWS - CANDLE NOT DONATED

HOSPITAL Please pray for all parishioners who are in the hospital. Also for all those ill at home, in nursing homes, and shut-ins; that they may continue to receive the Lord’s Blessings.

SYMPATHY We wish to extend our sympathy to the Family of Joseph Populo whom God has called. Please remem-ber him and all our dearly departed and their families in your prayers. “May the Choirs of Angels receive them, and may they with the once poor Lazarus, have rest everlasting.”

THE WEEK AHEAD May 31 (Mon., Memorial Day) - Miraculous Medal Novena Prayers recited immediately following the 9:30 AM Mass in St. Mary’s Church. June 1 (Tues.) - St. Anthony Novena Prayers recited following the 9:30 AM Mass in St. Mary’s Church and at 6:30 PM in Mother of Sorrows Chapel. (Week 12) June 2 (Wed.) - WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO in MOS Social Hall - Doors open at 5 PM Early Birds, 7 PM and Regular Games begin at 7:15 PM. June 2 (Wed.) -Cub Scout Mtg, 6-7:30 PM, Gathering Place - Call Jeff Kotek, 412-855-1933 for information. June 4 (Fri.) - Mother of Sorrows Novena Prayers recited following 9:30 AM Mass, St. Mary’s Church.

PIZZA KITCHEN REMINDER Our dedicated Pizza Kitchen workers are now on a well-deserved summer break. See you in the Fall.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY Tuesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 17

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM The Willows, 32 Heckel Road

Receive a minimum 5% discount on your auto insur-ance! Learn defensive driving techniques, new traf-fic laws, and rules of the road. This is a one day (4 hour) refresher class open to all adult drivers age 50 and over with a valid driver’s license. Upon comple-tion of this class, participants are eligible to receive a minimum 5% discount on their auto insurance. There is a $14.00 fee made payable to AARP to cover the cost of materials. AARP members will receive a $2.00 discount. Registration is required. Please call The Willows at 412-331-6139.

Parish Office Hours: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Monday thru Friday)

Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday Noon


June 5 - 6 Sat 4:30 PM Sun 7:30 AM Sun 9:30 AM Sun 11:30 AM

Lector Ann Tkacik Patricia Golembiewski

John Friel Donna Klocek Spohn

Joanne Malenock Al Condeluci

Tracy Olanyk Tom Burgunder

Altar Server Michael Roussey Alex Adams Tom Adams

Tim McGuillan Dallas Woods

Cassandra Cropper Wesley Cropper Jared Hall

Michael Dorrenbacher Wesley Dorrenbacher Christopher Linnert

Euch. Min. Christina Phillips Tom Phillips Donna Placon Rosemarie Litterini George Wolf Steffie Orlich

Mark Honath Mary Ann Scrabis Ron Amity Claudia Hemphill

Theresa Davis Eric Hall Kelly Hall Frank Troff Liz Condeluci Lucille Coppola

Patsy Mance Edward McNabb Gloria McNabb Mike Tomsko


Lector Charlotte Schriner Patricia Golembiewski

Joanne Malenock Tom Burgunder

Lou LaCivita Steve Tomsko

Wanda Mruczek Tracy Olanyk

Altar Server Anna Marie Kilonsky Michael Roussey Alex Adams


Kevin Barbour Emily Halbedl Jacob Scott

Elizabeth Diehl Victoria Diehl Grace Diehl

Euch. Min. Gerrie Bayer Terry Fedio Carole Yunker Steffie Orlich Mike Tomsko George Wolf

Nina Ivosevic Ron Amity Claudia Hemphill Mark Honath

Margaret Ferraro Mark Honath Dominic Puppo Kelly Hall Eric Hall Lucille Coppola

Eleanor Vith Alexis Adamchik Anne Lutz Zacharias Patrick O’Connor


Lector Ann Tkacik Tom Burgunder


Mary Ann Scrabis Joanne Malenock

Julienne Giuliani Nicole Scialabba

Altar Server Victoria Diehl Elizabeth Diehl Anna Marie Kilonsky


Cassandra Cropper Wesley Cropper Kevin Barbour

Christopher Linnert Alex Adams Tom Adams

Euch. Min. Rosemarie Litterini Mike Tomsko Charlotte Schriner George Wolf Carole Yunker Alexis Adamchik

Mark Honath Claudia Hemphill Liz Condeluci Al Condeluci

Theresa Davis Dominic Puppo Kelly Hall Eric Hall Lucille Coppola Margaret Ferraro

Patsy Mance Edward McNabb Gloria McNabb Tracy Olanyk


Lector Terry Fedio Patricia Golembiewski

Tami Ivosevic Tom Burgunder

Lou LaCivita volunteer


Altar Server Michael Roussey Alex Adams Tom Adams


Eric Hall Jared Hall Emily Halbedl

Elizabeth Diehl Victoria Diehl Grace Diehl

Euch. Min. Gerrie Bayer Ellie Brown Steffie Orlich Alexis Adamchik Charlotte Schriner Mike Tomsko

Michael Ivosevic Nina Ivosevic George Wolf Ron Amity

Dominic Puppo Steve Tomsko Mark Honath Kelly Hall Eric Hall Theresa Davis

Anne Lutz Zacharias Wanda Mruczek Patrick O’Connor Eleanor Vith

MINISTRY SCHEDULE June, 2010

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 30, 2010

This year’s Vacation Bible School, SonQuest Rainforest, is an experience of discovery that children will never forget. Everything your SonQuest Rainforest adventurers encounter is based on five parables told by Jesus that will make a difference in their lives everyday. These five days of discovery not only give kids the knowledge of God’s Word, but also the opportunity to respond to His truth by living out their faith. All children ages 4 through grade 5 are invited to attend. Each day will be filled with bible stories, crafts, games, snacks and skits. Registration Fee is $15.00. Please register no later than Monday, June 14. Please send regis-tration form along with payment to St. Malachy Parish, Religious Education Office, 343 Forest Grove Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108. ———————————————————————————————————————–——————————-

ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH & ST. MALACHY PARISH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION

MONDAY, JUNE 22 THROUGH FRIDAY, JUNE 26 HELD AT ST. MALACHY PARISH (9:00 AM TO 12:00 NOON)

CHILD’S NAME _____________________________________________ BIRTHDATE ________________ STREET ADDRESS ________________________________________ CITY ___________ ZIP _________ HOME PHONE ___________________________________ CELL PHONE __________________________ PARENT(S) NAME(S) __________________________________________________________________ IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY CONTACT _____________________________ PHONE __________________ ALLERGIES OR MEDICAL PROBLEMS _______________________________________________________ SCHOOL GRADE JUST COMPLETED _____________ CHURCH AFFILIATION __________________________

ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH & ST. MALACHY PARISH ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH & ST. MALACHY PARISH ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH & ST. MALACHY PARISH ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH & ST. MALACHY PARISH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLVACATION BIBLE SCHOOLVACATION BIBLE SCHOOLVACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

SonQuest Rainforest SonQuest Rainforest SonQuest Rainforest SonQuest Rainforest ---- Monday, June 21 thru Friday, June 25 Monday, June 21 thru Friday, June 25 Monday, June 21 thru Friday, June 25 Monday, June 21 thru Friday, June 25

FLEA MARKET NEWS Our Fabulous Indoor Flea Market will be held on Saturday, July 10, from 8 AM to 4 PM and on Sunday, July 11, from 9 AM to 1 PM in the Social Hall at Mother of Sorrows. Keep searching your garage, attic, basement and drawers for that “elegant junk” to become someone else’s treasures. Your donated items may be dropped off at the Social hall, lower level, on Thursday, June 3, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM; Saturday, June 5, 9 AM to 11 AM; Friday, June 11, from 9 AM to 11 AM; and Saturday, June 12, from 9 AM to 11 AM.

STEEPLE CHASE STEELER FOOTBALL POOL It is that time of the year again . . . . . FOOTBALL SEASON and the STEEPLE CHASE FOOTBALL POOL IS COMING SOON. The pool will include 16 regular season games beginning Sunday, Sept. 12 against the Falcons. There are 100 blocks per game. The payout per game: $100 half-time, $150 the final score. The total cost for all 16 games is $80 or $5 per game. Watch the bulletin for additional details.

A Bible Study, led by John Fatula, will be held this Wednesday, June 2, from 6:30 PM to 8 PM in Mother of Sorrows Chapel. Anyone who is interested is most welcome to join us. For more information, please call

John Fatula at 412-331-8573.

FATHER RYAN ARTS CENTER 420 Chartiers Ave, 412-771-3052

This Summer the Father Ryan Arts Center will intro-duce new art classes designed to challenge, engage and encourage students. The next semester will focus on “Urban Green,” with classes that incorporate environmentally friendly, naturally sustaining or earth-inspired ideas to motivate students not only to think creatively, but socially and environmentally too. Classes begin the week of June 14. Call 412-771-3052 or visit www.FatherRyanArtsCenter.org.


PASTOR'S CORNER Fr. Lou Vallone

"I wish I knew then what I know now." How many times have we heard, or even uttered, that phrase. It usually occurs in the context of some experience in our lives in the past that we recall from the vantage point of the present, and we overlay a sense of regret for how we acted or behaved at that time. It maybe about a job that we took, a relationship that we entered into, an opportunity that we let slide by, a statement or decision that we made, that in retrospect seemed to have been infelicitous. When we say this, we mean that given our current perspective, we would have happily done something different. To tritely put it another way, everyone has 20/20 hindsight, or so we believe. Someone once caught me short when I said that cliché‚ by asking, "Well, what do you know now?" And I realized that the only thing really that I knew was what happened, the consequences of my actions. When I do what I do, I am not usually short of knowledge - the things of the mind - but rather when I make mistakes, I lack the wisdom or good sense to put my knowledge to best use. It is not a matter of what I know or don't know that causes regrets in my life, but rather a matter of the proper utilization of that knowledge... It is not my head that fails me, but rather my whole being that somehow misfires. Or at least so it appears from the vantage point of looking back in time, aware of the results. This is the time of year for school graduations: from grammar school (as we celebrate at St. John of God this week, sadly our final one) or high school or college or graduate school. Invariably, a ceremony is held and a certificate given that is meant to symbolize the attainment of a modicum of knowledge commensurate with the level of achievement that the person is graduating from.

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(And by the way, I have gained enough knowledge to know that it is in fact permissible to end a sentence with a preposition!) People presume that with each "graduation" received, they have learned more to prepare them to make the right decisions in life. But our life choices are not predicated for success on the basis of knowledge. What we know is only a tool, an instrument; a means, not an end. If we have not undergone a total formation, learning how to use our minds in the context of our whole life experience, integrating with our hearts and our souls and our place in a larger society, then we are setting ourselves up for a lifetime of regretful retrospectives, a long line of wistful clichés like the one that began this essay. Wisdom, understanding, insight, integrity, courage, responsibility, and a whole catalogue of other faculties and virtues are necessary to live a successful life. And we have no certificates or graduation ceremonies to mark the acquisit ion of these most necessary accomplishments. That's a pity, because we could use such an external sign to guarantee the possession of these internal achievements. At any rate, congratulations to all graduates at all levels this month. We are proud of what you have done, and wish you the best, with our prayers and blessings, on what you will do with what you know now.

St. John of God Parish Membership Form Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ City ________________________ Zip _________ Phone _______________

CHECK ONE: � New Registration � Change of Address � Moving out of Parish � Want Envelopes

Please drop Membership Form into the offertory basket or mail to Rectory.

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH FESTIVAL Our sister parish of St. Catherine of Siena will hold their annual festival on Thursday, June 17; Friday, June 18; and Saturday, June 19 on the Church grounds. Just follow 50 North. It’s about a 14 mile, 25 minute trip. Come and enjoy good food, fun and enter-tainment. This year marks the 100th anniversary of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. A special celebration is planned for Sunday, August 22.

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