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Sunday, May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year A)1Sunday, May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of EasterWe are the caring, healing, vibrant Catholic Eucharistic faith communities,who celebrate and promote the Divine Mercy of God through prayer and service.TheBaptismof theLordPASTOR/ADMINISTRATOR: Rev. Albin C. McGinnis: 724-627-7568 SENIOR PAROCHIAL VICAR: Rev. Francis Frazer: 724-377-2588DEACONS: James M. Sheil: 724-998-1105 Bert Kuhns: 412-691-0890WORSHIP SITESST. ANN232 E. High St., Waynesburg, PA 15370Phone: 724-627-7568 Fax: 724-627-3735Email: saintannchurch@comcast.netOffice Hours: M-F 8:30 am to 4:00 pmOffice Manager: Marci SneeReligious Education: Melissa KirschST. IGNATIUS305 Grant St.Bobtown, PA 15315ST. HUGH408 Route 88, Carmichaels, PA 15320Phone: 724-966-7270 Fax: 724-966-9118Email: sthugholcpc@windstream.netOffice Hours: M-W-TH 9:00 am - 3:00 pmBusiness Manager: Don WeinschenkerOffice Managers: Denise VoithoferChristine ZabroskyReligious Education: Linette KerrST. MARCELLUS1340 Jefferson Rd,Jefferson, PA 15344Religious Education County Coordinator: Linette KerrCounty website access: www.stmatthiasgreene.orgWEEKEND MASSSCHEDULENo furthermasses open tothe public untilfurther notice.

2Sunday, May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of EasterSacrament of ReconciliationNO Confessionsuntil further notice asdirected by Bishop Zubikuntil restrictions are liftedfor COVID-19.Sacrament of Holy BaptismBy appointment. Prior to your baby’sBaptism, you must be a practicing Catholic and attend a pre-baptism class. A Godparent must be a fully initiated, practicingCatholic, age 16 or older.Sacrament of Holy MatrimonyArrangements must be made with theParish Office at least six (6) months inadvance. Participation in marriageprogram is required.Please notify your home parish for visits ofAnointing of the Sick Sick CallsCommunion to the sick, shut-ins, andthose confined to hospital.St. Hugh Sanctuary CandleBurns May 10th thru May 23rd,In Loving Remembrance orSpecial Intention of:Terri Wahulaby Husband, Stan(St. Hugh)Diocese of PittsburghDiocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator Office:412-456-3093Diocesan Victim Hotline: 1-888-808-1235PA ChildLine: 1-800-932-0313Call 911 immediately if a child is in danger.PARISH EVENTS CALENDARGood Neighbor Lunches will be servedby TAKE-OUT only!On Mondays, Thursday and Saturdays11:30 am to 12:15 pmGREENE COUNTY FOOD DRIVEFree Meals will be available for those in need duringthese difficult times. This will be the last week for Meals:May 21st between the hours of 3:00 - 5:00 pm.Pick up location:St. Hugh Church, 408 Rt. 88, Carmichaels, PA.To reserve you meal, please text:432-955-4472 or email Donations@complyservices.comThanks to Compliance Services for sponsoring thisgenerous community event.Meals provided by Stone HouseSIGN BEFORE THE GOSPELQuestion:I have been going to Massfor years and have alwayswondered: why do we makethe three signs of the crossbefore the Gospel?Answer:Certainly, many people go to Mass or other devotions, doing andsaying things out of habit or reverence and not really understandingthe reasons behind some of these things. But everything we do hasa meaning or purpose that helps us to worship better, proclaim ourbeliefs, or focus the attention of the people on something that has agreater importance or significance. A review of the meaning of various gestures and practices can help us have a deeper appreciationfor what we do.There is a little prayer that goes with the three crosses before theGospel: “May the words of the Holy Gospel be on my mind, onmy lips and in my heart.”In standing to hear the Gospel, we acknowledge that Jesus is present, and the words of the Gospel are addressed to us. All of thegestures and special postures we adopt before the Gospel are intended to help us prepare for hearing the Word as well as act on it.The incense, the Alleluia, the deacon or priest, and the special dialogue and announcement that introduces the Gospel help us focusour attention on the Good News we are about to hear. The threesigns of the cross show our desire and good intention to hear andlive the Gospel.

Sunday, May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of EasterM AS S I N T E N T I O N SAll mass intentions will be celebrated privately for all scheduled masses below.Intentions will be said by either Fr. Al or Fr. Francis until further notice.All mass requests will be honored.SATURDAY, May 16 (Sunday Vigil) andSUNDAY, May 17- Sixth Sunday of EasterRobert McNaul by Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. RothJohn Barron by Wife, Kathy and FamilyTony, Mary and Peter Mowad by Bob and Lynn HooverLewis Waligora by his Wife and FamilyMONDAY, May 18 - St. John I, Pope and MartyrTom Pavick by Margaret CipcicJoseph and Louise Zelina (Birthdays) by Son, Robert and Stacy ZelinaTUESDAY, May 19 - Easter WeekdayLouise Domon by Khaeik FamilyJohn Kendrella by Warren and Jennifer DickersonWEDNESDAY, May 20 - St. Bernadine of Siena, PriestFrank Voytek by Brother, Don and Cheryl VoytekElizabeth “Liz” Kamtantas by Sam and Chris ConradTHURSDAY, May 21 - the Ascension of the LordHelen Barbor (Birthday) by Our Lady of Consolation/St. Hugh Visitation MinistryJan Dobbins Thomas by Sam and Chris ConradFRIDAY, May 22 - St. Rita of Cascia, ReligiousTerri Wahula (Anniversary) by Husband, StanCarolyn Virgili by Bill and Betty PhillipsSATURDAY, May 23 (Sunday Vigil) andSUNDAY, May 24 - Seventh Sunday of EasterThe Deceased of the Dellarosa Family by Attilia ShumakerErnest and Carolyn Virgili (Birthdays) by ChildrenSam and Edna Cario by Sam and Jan CarioFor the People of St. Matthias ParishWORSHIP SITES: St. Ann, (Waynesburg); St. Hugh (Carmichaels);St. Ignatius (Bobtown); St. Marcellus (Jefferson)OFFERTORY ENVELOPESYour support is vital to the life of the parish.All contribution envelopes may be mailed to theSt. Ann Parish Office Center,232 E. High St., Waynesburg, PA 15370.Thank you for supporting us during this critical time.3

4Sunday, May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of EasterFA I T H LI F ESt. Matthias Parish232 E. High St., Waynesburg, PA 15370 / Ph: 724-627-7568408 Rt. 88, Carmichaels, PA 15320 / Ph: 724-966-7270www.stmatthiasgreene.orgAS WE MOVE FROM RED TO YELLOW PHASE:As of this Friday, May 15, we will be under a code yellow in this part of PA, that still does not allow us tooperate as usual but with some lessening of the severity of total closure.The churches at St Hugh and St Ann will be open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for prayer only in specificareas of the church (due to the need to continually clean the area). The other 2 churches will be opened inthe future but we are still trying to figure out how to do it with proper cleaning. We will let you know.Confessions:Fr. Francis and Fr. Al will be hearing confessions beginning Saturday, May 23:St. Hugh and St. Ann: 11:00 to 11:30 am AND St. Marcellus and St. Ignatius: 1:00 to 1:30 pmThere will be disinfectant at the doors of the church to be used upon entering and exiting. Masks are a must inthe church. Directions will be posted to maintain the proper distancing necessary for the priest to hear the confession and maintain the privacy of the confessor. At no time may more than 25 people be in the church at onetime, so you may have to be patient and wait your turn. We have no idea how many will turn up for this but wewill continue with these scheduled confessions for the foreseeable future. (The lines will form in the rear of thechurch and confessions heard in the front of the church near the altar. One priest will be available in each site.Please be patient as we have not done this before either.) May God bless us all.Masses are not yet open to the public. We have been asked to lock the doors while we say Mass.Baptisms are not allowed yet, except for emergency cases.Wedding and Funeral Masses can be celebrated but with less than 25 people in attendance.Pray all ways, pray always,Fr Al McGinnis

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Sunday, May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of Easter7SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD Thursday, May 21The celebration of Easter is the oldest early festival of the Church. We know this because we stillhave a few of the writings of second century Christians, such as Bishop Polycarp of Smyrna who wastaught by some of Jesus’ disciples.On the night of the Jewish Passover, Polycarp celebrated in memory of the death and resurrection ofChrist. Other groups of Christians celebrated on the Saturday night and Sunday that followed the Passover.Especially in the fourth and fifth centuries, new holy days were kept in celebration of Gospel events.That’s when most Christians started to celebrate Christmas, Epiphany, the Presentation, the Annunciation, the Birth of John the Baptist and many other festivals. This didn’t happen everywhere at the sametime. There were different ways of celebrating and Different ways of calculating the seasons.In the late fourth century many Christians began to celebrate a feast day in memory of the Ascensionof the Lord. In most places this was kept on the 40 th day of the 50 days of Easter rejoicing.St. Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus: “The fullness of Christ fills all in all.” That is what we celebrate on Ascension Day. Thisday is not about the absence of Christ. It is about Christ’s presence. At the conclusion of Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus says, “ I am withyou always.”Alpha Catholic Online to be Offered Diocesan-Wide:To provide greater spiritual support to adults during COVID restrictions, Alpha Catholic will be available online at the end ofMay through the summer, diocesan-wide. Alpha provides a safe-space where those who may be unsure about Christianity canexplore the “big questions” of life together. Alpha is also a powerful experience for those already engaged in faith to rekindletheir relationship with the Lord. As participants learn, they also practice the virtues of listening, caring and praying for eachother. Three tracks will be available: Young Adult, Adult and Spanish. Small groups will be arranged by parish when possible sothat attendees can connect with others from their faith communities. The cost is free.To Register go to: https://www.stmaryglenshaw.org/alphaFORMED.ORG — ONLINEFAITH FORMATION FORADULTS AND FAMILIESAlready have a FORMED Account?1. Visit FORMED .org2. Click Sign In3. Enter you email4. Click the link in your email5. You’re in! No more passwords!Want to create a new FORMEDaccount with your parish orgroup?1. Visit FORMED.org2. Click Sign Up3. Select “I Belong to a Parish or Organization”4. Find your parish under “GreeneCounty”Visit FORMED.org orsearch for “Formed” on yourfavorite app store