St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 School House Lane, P.O. Box 330, Donegal, PA 15628 724-593-7479

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

St. Raymond of the Mountains Parish Mission Statement

We, the parish of St. Raymond of the Mountains (Donegal, PA)

are situated in a resort area and comprised of many rural commu-

nities. We come together to share and strengthen our faith in

God and each other by celebrating the sacraments and striving to

follow God’s teaching. We are called to be open to the Holy

Spirit and to build a stronger Faith Community by serving the

needs of others, by educating, and by welcoming all.

BAPTISMS:

Please contact the Parish Office for Baptism.

MARRIAGES:

Arrangements should be made with the Pastor

at least one year in advance.

Contact Information:

Parish Office ................................ 724-593-7479

Parish Fax ................................... 724-593-5934

Website - www.straymondchurch.org

Online Giving Service

(web base electronic contributions, safe & secure) Visit www.straymondchurch.org, select the Online

Giving link and follow the commands

Catholic Charities Help Line 1-866-409-6455

In the event of inclement weather: Please check our parish

activities of cancellations at KDKA channel 2

CONFESSIONS:

Saturday: 3:30 PM.

MASSES:

Saturday (Vigil): 4:30 PM.

Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Daily Mass: 8:00 AM at St. Raymond Chapel

(under office).

An Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction:

Every First Friday of the month after the 8:00 AM Mass until 10:00 AM.

Holy Days: See bulletin

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM to

4:00 PM. Closed Friday.

March 15, 2020

Parish Staff:

Rev. Richard J. Kosisko, Administrator

Email ……………... rkosisko@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Bill Pospisil, Coordinator of Faith Formation

Email……..……….. bpospisil@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Mary Strucaly, Parish Secretary

Email……….…. ....mstrucaly@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Addy Evangeliste, Bulletin & Parish Website

Email………….. aevangeliste@dioceseofgreensburg.org

St. Raymond of the Mountains Church March 15, 2020

Readings for the week of March 15, 2020

Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9/Rom 5:1-2,

5-8/Jn 4:5-42

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4

[cf. Ps 42:3]/Lk 4:24-30

Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc,

8-9 [6a]/Mt 18:21-35

Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20

[12a]/Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5,

27 and 29/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16,

18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a

Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab,

14 and 17 [cf. 11 and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34

Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab

[cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14

Next Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4,

5, 6 [1]/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE

DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE

3rd Sunday of Lent

St. Pius X Lenten Dinners Fish Dinners & Specialty Pasta Dinners

Served Every Friday 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

(except Good Friday)

St. Pius X Social Hall, Mt. Pleasant, PA

From this Friday through Friday, April 3.

Takeout orders available by stopping in the social hall

For more info call 724-547-1911.

We give the definition of ourselves over to so many

things. We allow our society, friends, family, work, social

groups, ethnicity, and even institutions define, classify,

and color how we perceive ourselves. When we listen

predominantly to the voices of others, we lose touch with

what is happening within our own inner voice. If we listen

carefully within, we can easily discover that we are in

want and need. We know our incompleteness and also

know that loneliness, sadness, and self-images can propel

us outward in attempts to fill those gaps. We can become

not only victims of our own prejudices but can find our-

selves overly self-indulgent in things that can only satisfy

for a short time, if at all.

It is no wonder that money and power are things that are

so fervently sought after. As long as we can keep a steady

supply going, the illusion of fulfillment and satisfaction

can falsely persuade us as craftily as a master magician’s

act. We live with illusions not truth. It is no wonder, then,

that some of the wealthiest folks are also really the unhap-

piest. Whether we admit it, the lies we live and pursue

will ultimately expose our superficiality. We all have to

wrestle with who we are and what gives our lives purpose

and meaning. Learn to listen more deeply, not to what

others are saying about you, but to what God is echoing in

your heart.

We can easily get confused and misunderstand, not only

about who we are but who God is. Even the disciples and

the Samaritan woman at the well missed the point Jesus

was trying to make. There is only one Person who can

satisfy the deepest yearnings and longings of our hearts

— Jesus the Messiah. It is not the work of corporate

America that will lead us to happiness or greatness but

the work of the soul. We continue to resist acknowledging

this and are happier in our world of misunderstanding

and illusion. The life-giving water we truly need doesn’t

come from the source of a well but from the Source of

Life. Only God can reveal the truth of our sinfulness, the

superficiality of our pursuits, and the illusions we hold so

dear. Only Jesus can save us from ourselves and give us

what we really need. If only our heads can catch up with

where our hearts know they need to be, then will we find

real contentment and life!

There will be Stations of the Cross

every Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Pot Luck Dinner to follow in the Parish Social Hall.

(Every Tuesdays until Tuesday, April 7)

Holy Thursday, April 9 - Mass at 7:00 p.m.

(Washing of the Feet - Volunteers Needed )

Good Friday Service, April 10 at 1:30 p.m. in Church

Holy Saturday, April 11 Blessing Baskets

at 11:30 a.m. in Church

Easter Vigil Mass at 9:00 p.m. in Church

Easter Sunday, April 12 will be a regular Masses

at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES 2020

St. Florian (United) - Monday, March 23 at 7:00 PM

St. John (Connellsville) - Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 PM

St Joseph (Everson) - Saturday, March 28 at 11:00 AM

St. Aloysius (Dunbar) - Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 PM

St. Pius (Mt. Pleasant) - Saturday, April 4 at 11:00 AM.

Mark your Calendars

Palm Sunday, April 5 is the Parish Easter Egg Hunt

after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Be sure to have your baskets

ready. For those who may think they are too old for egg

hunting, Donations of wrapped candy or monetary dona-

tions are accepted. Donation boxes will be in the Social

Hall and the back of the Church.

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

On Feb 25, 2020 we were among 600-800 pilgrims who

traveled to Epiphany Church in Pittsburgh where Aux.

Bishop Waltershield lead us in the 40 Days for Life kick

off Mass to begin the Spring Campaign to end abortion in

Pittsburgh, PA. There were 50 Priests who Concelebrated.

After Mass, many processed to Planned Parenthood with

police escort holding candles and crosses. We were

Blessed by Fr. Jay Donohue and Fr. Joe Freedy at the

abortion clinic where we prayed and sang songs.

*** Please join us March 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00

p.m. to pray at 933 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh. ***

Contact Rachel Burke at 724 691-5921, 760 792-0255 or

Kwburke1@msn.com.

BIBLE

The Bible was not written at a single point in history.

Although salvation history extends from creation and the

beginning of time until the final judgement at the end of

time, written accounts – the books of the Old Testament –

were initially formulated at the time of King David

about 1000 BC, while the New Testament writings were

concluded with the Book of Revelation by St. John about

100 AD. The early Christian Church determined the 27

books of the New Testament but shortly before 200 AD

Judaism decided to exclude from their Bible those books

written in Greek. Protestant Reformers accepted this

Jewish determination but the Council of Trent in 1545

AD proclaimed that these books also are inspired and

should be included as parts of the Old Testament.

TURKEY DINNER

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This Sunday, March 15

St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 Schoolhouse Lane, Donegal

Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, coleslaw, green beans, cranberry sauce, bread,

dessert & drink

Dine-in or Take-out $10.00 Adults

$5.00 Kids 6 to 10

Hope to see you there!

NEW EVANGELIZATION

Many, if not all, Protestant denominations maintain that

Faith alone is necessary for salvation or, as some phrase

it, “Once saved, always saved.” The practical conse-

quence or logical conclusion of this belief is that once an

individual has accepted Jesus Christ as his or her personal

savior and been baptized, they are guaranteed an eternal

life in heaven and are free to do as they please while still

on earth. They maintain that this is what Paul meant in

his letter to the Romans when he states, “For we consider

that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of

the law” (Rom 3: 28). But further on, he declares, “Shall

we sin because we are not under the law? Of course

not!” (Rom 6: 13), and later insists that “if you live

according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the spirit

you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live”

(Rom 8: 13).

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Faith is “both a gift of God and a human act by which

the believer gives personal adherence to God and to the

whole truth that God has revealed” (Glossary, Catechism

of the Catholic Church). Accordingly, faith is more than

a personal determination and conviction of what we

should believe, but a personal trust in an inconceivably

powerful Creator who has chosen to become a Father

and adopt some of us – the baptized – as His obedient

children. Our faith demands more than saying, “I believe

the Creed” but includes developing a personal awareness

of the constant presence of God who disciplines us but

who cares and helps us through our ordeals. Although

ancient Greek philosophers have proven that the existence

of a Creator-God can be known from reason alone,

revelation is necessary to know God as a loving Father.

Please remember in your prayers John Accettola, Josh B., Pam Balow, Mike

Bartow, Matt Bauman, Vince Bearer, Dennis Buckholtz,

Ging Cairns, Terry Cavicchio, Mary Cauley, Shawn

Dellgross, Amanda Dennis, Dave DeWitt, Karen

Duppstadt, Shawn E., Veronica Echard, Francis Ernesty,

George Estochin, Laura Estochin, Mary Estochin,

Corinne Estock, Bill G., Patty Gadek, Gerald, Barry

Huey, Geary Johnson, Mitchell Johnson, Darlene

Jenniches, Karen, Jardon Kalp, Jim Kalp, Megan Kalp,

Francis Kantorik, Carol Kelly, Blaine Keslar, Ray Keyser,

Lisa Kosco, Ray Kostovny, Bill Lasek, Namon Lilly,

Leslie Lloyd, Lisa Magruda, Denise Mastro, Juanita

Miller, Julia Miller, Richard Miller, Debbie Moore, Bob

Nicholas, Regina Nilson, Mindy O., Beth P., Chris

Petrarca, Greg Petrucci, Larry Powers, Madeline R.,

Tracy Ritenour, Bernie Rusinko, Evan Sander, Gertrude

(Chub) Shaulis, Ted Shaulis, Sheila Shogun, Yvonne

Smith, Helen Sparks, Edie Spell, Ernestine Stanton, Mike

Terretti, Theresa, Colleen and sons, Denise Thomas,

Stanley Uram, Bryce Vargo, Jim Walters, Margaret Witt,

Cale White, Denny White, and Sandy White.

Conn-Area Catholic School will

be hosting Tour Events on March

26 at 4:00 p.m. and on April 6 at

6:00 p.m. If you are interested in

learning more about what the

school has to offer, this is a great

opportunity. For more information, call 724-628-5090 or

email at csolan@connareacatholic.org.

Our Weekly Offering OFFERTORY

March 7 & 8, 2020 -- 98 out of 388 = 26%

Envelopes $2,173.75

Loose $437.00

Monthly $456.00

Total $3,066.75

Needed for Expenses $4,600.00

Difference - $1,533.25

Easter Flowers $67.00

Home Mission of Americas $3.00

Many thanks and may God Bless you

for your generosity!!!

This Week in the Parish This Sunday, March 15 - 8:00 a.m. Morning Mass

- 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond

Religious Ed. Classes (CL)

- 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass

- 11:30 a.m. Turkey Dinner (PH)

Tuesday, March 17 - 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross

Pot Luck Dinner to follow (PH)

Thursday, March 19 - 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (CH)

Saturday, March 21 - 4:00 p.m. Pray the Rosary (CH)

- 4:30 p.m. Evening Mass

Next Sunday, March 22 - 8:00 a.m. Morning Mass

- 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond

Religious Ed. Classes (CL)

- 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass

(RC) = Rectory Chapel (RM) = Rectory Meeting Room

(CH) = Church (CL) = Classrooms (PH) = Parish Social Hall

“Plant a Seed” Plant a seed by contributing to the Office of faith,

Family and Discipleship, which supports parish youth

ministry. When we plant the seeds of faith, we provide

opportunities for people to develop meaningful relation-

ships with God, and we inspire them to be disciples

of His son, Jesus Christ. “Grow in the Lord” and

donate today to the 2020 Diocesan Lenten Appeal

at DioceseofGreensburg.org/GROW.

MASSES THIS WEEK

Sat. - March 14 - Vigil: Third Sunday of Lent

4:30 p.m. No Mass Intention offered for this day

Sun. - March 15 - Third Sunday of Lent

8:00 a.m. No Mass Intention offered for this day

10:30 a.m. Our Parish Members

Mon. - March 16 - Lenten Weekday

No Mass Scheduled

Tues. - March 17 - Lenten Weekday

8:00 a.m. No Mass Intention offered for this day

Wed. - March 18 - Lenten Weekday

8:00 a.m. No Mass Intention offered for this day

Thurs. - March 19 - St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed

Virgin Mary

8:00 a.m. No Mass Intention offered for this day

Fri. - March 20 - Lenten Weekday

8:00 a.m. No Mass Intention offered for this day

Sat. - March 21 - Vigil: Fourth Sunday of Lent

4:30 p.m. + Mary Kantorik (Dee Pritts & Family)

Sun. - March 22 - Fourth Sunday of Lent

8:00 a.m. Our Parish Members

10:30 a.m. No Mass Intention offered for this day

LITURGICAL MINISTERS SERVERS

Sat. Mar. 21 4:30 p.m. - Nico Pisula

Sun. Mar. 22 8:00 a.m. - Kaylea Voke

Sun. Mar. 22 10:30 a.m. - Nicole Shinsky

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

OF HOLY COMMUNION

Sat. Mar. 21 4:30 p.m. - Rachel Burke

- Ginger Cairns

- Bea Waite

Sun. Mar. 22 8:00 a.m. - Karen Chearney

- Noreen Brady

- Darlene Grabill

Sun. Mar. 22 10:30 a.m. - Frank DeLose

- Mary DeLose

- Pat Powers

READERS

Sat. Mar. 21 4:30 p.m. - Cel Solan

Sun. Mar. 22 8:00 a.m. - Peg Shafer

Sun. Mar. 22 10:30 a.m. - Tim Pisula

Mass with Anointing of the Sick

Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Pius X

Church. At 2:15 p.m. there will be priests available for

confessions for those who are homebound. This time

for confessions is scheduled only for those who are

homebound. All other parishioners are to attend the other

Penance Services available throughout the region.

Please note: This Mass satisfies the Sunday obligation.

There will be a reception in St. Pius X social hall

following the Mass.