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GOOD SAMARITAN AND SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST
MAY 31, 2015
[Ninth Week of In Ordinary Time]
Monday, June 1:Saint Justin, Martyr
8:00 am (GS) Eugene Harrison by Ben Lewis
Tuesday, June 2: Weekday [Saints Marcellinus and Peter]
8:00 am (GS) Mary Longo by Alan Parisi
7:00 pm (GS) Saint Anthony Novena & Mass
(1) Violet Simoni by Grandchildren, Nick, Chris, Jillian and Zach
(2) Gentile & Giordano Family by Deacon Anthony Giordano
Wednesday, June 3: Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions
8:00 am (SJ) Donald Chismire by Dottie Rosso
6:30 pm (GS) Mary Dickey by Lori & Jack Carey
Thursday, June 4: Weekday
8:00 am (GS) Leo Topolski by Cousin, Bob
Friday, June 5: Saint Boniface
8:00 am (SJ) Mary Resanovich by Sam& Joanne Vrankovich
8:00 pm (GS) Marian Prayer Group
Saturday, June 6: Weekday [Saint Norbert, Blessed Virgin Mary]
9:00 am (SJ) Living & Deceased of the Beaver Valley Blue Army
4:00 pm (SJ) Vigil, James E. Callaghan by Callaghan Family
5:30 pm (GS) Vigil, Albert Rabovsky by Wife, Sheila
Sunday, June 7: MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST
(Solemnity of Corpus Christi)
8:00 am (GS) Living and Deceased of our Parishes
9:30 am (SJ) Frederick J. Ringel, Sr. by Helen Ringel
11:00 am (GS) Leon & Patricia Topolski by Children
From Father Joe
This weekend, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Holy
Trinity, honoring God the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit.
Our parish has inherited many treasures from the five
parishes that merged to form Good Samaritan Parish in
1994; among those treasures are the various statues in the
church. When people come to visit, I often point out one
of my favorites, the statue of the Holy Trinity, inherited
from the parish of the same name. The statue must be very
rare. It isn’t often that one sees a picture of God the
Father, let alone a statue depicting the Father, along with
Jesus seated at His right hand and a dove representing the
Holy Spirit hovering just behind them.
Readings for the Week of June 1, 2015
Monday:
Tb 1:3; 2:1b-8/Mk 12:1-12
Tuesday:
Tb 1:3; 2:1b-8/Mk 12:1-12
Wednesday:
Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a/Mk 12:18-27
Thursday:
Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a/Mk 12:28-34
Friday:
Tb 11:5-17/Mk 12:35-37
Saturday:
Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20/Mk 12:38-44
Sunday:
Ex 24:3-8/Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26
THIS WEEK WE REMEMBER
Bread and Wine
(GS) In Honor of The Most Holy Trinity and
Mary & Frank Pingitore by Pingitore Family
Blessed Mother Shrine Candle
(GS) Fran Moran by Husband, Bob
Holy Family Shrine Candle
(GS) Charles & Irene Jurcak by Children, Shirley, Barb and Jim
Sanctuary Candle
(GS) Tina Tanski by Mom & Dad, Patricia & John Tanski
Saint Anthony Flowers
(GS) Charles Jurcak by Children, Shirley, Barb & Jim
QUO VADIS DAYS Retreat/Camp on July 12-15, 2015
Fr. Joe Freedy, Fr. Nick Vaskov & the Seminarians will
sponsor the 3rd annual Quo Vadis Days Retreat for
young men entering or just graduating from high school.
This retreat is formed around learning & discerning a
vocation. Visit www.pghpriest.com for info & to register.
Last weekend, we participated in the 50th Anniversary
of Nationality Days, a festival that had its roots in the
ethnic foods and traditions in our local churches. Sadly,
many of the churches in the area are no longer able to
participate in this annual event, primarily because of a lack
of volunteers. A special thanks to all those people from
our parish who worked so hard to make our presence
known at Nationality Days. Thanks also to the folks from
Saint John the Baptist who worked so diligently to
organize and staff our flea market and bake sale.
Although the summer is just beginning, our own Good
Samaritan Parish Festival will be upon us before we
known it. This year marks our 20th Anniversary of the
festival. There will be a few surprises. We are particularly
excited that a new band, Dancing Queen, will be here
Thursday night of the festival. Keep us all in prayer and
watch the bulletin for developments.
Father Joe
GOOD SAMARITAN PARISH CELEBRATES
Corpus Christi Sunday
Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
• We are in need of
individuals who would like
to carry flags in the
procession. These would
include American, Polish,
Croatian, Slovak, Italian,
Vatican, Hungarian,
Canadian, Irish and others
that represent the various
nationalities represented
in our Parish of Good
Samaritan.
• The First Communion
class is asked to be
present. Please meet in
vestibule of Good
Samaritan Church on that
day. Please wear your First
Holy Communion attire.
Seats will be reserved for
you.
• We are asking all
parishioners (children as
well as adults) with ethnic
costumes to please wear
them on that day to join in
the procession.
• By your attendance at this
beautiful procession in
honor of the Blessed
Sacrament through the
streets of Ambridge, our
Parish and Community will
receive many blessings.
• Please come and give
public witness to the
Blessed Sacrament as we
bless the Ambridge
co m m unit y. Let us
together Bless the Lord —
and Give Him Thanks !
June 7,2015
On Sunday, June 7 at the 11:00 AM Liturgy, we at
Good Samaritan Parish will honor the Blessed
Sacrament with an outdoor procession. The entire
Parish Community of Good Samaritan is invited to
join in this beautiful traditional tribute to the Body and
Blood of Christ. There will be four Altars of Repose
and various organizations and parishioners have
been invited to sponsor these. All the information is
as follows:
STATION #1: Convent Porch
In Honor of St. Francis Paola
In Loving Memory of +Frank Aloe
STATION # 2: Main Entrance to School
In Honor Sacred Heart of Jesus
Good Samaritan Choir
STATION # 3: Glenwood Entrance to School
In Honor of St. Rocco
The Mancinetti, Costanza, Bufalini & Paliani Families
STATION # 4: Parish Center Lawn
In Honor The Blessed Mother of God
Christian Mothers and Ladies Guild
All organizations
of
the
Parish,
Christian Mothers
and Ladies Guild,
Ladies of Charity,
Choir,
etc.
are
asked to be present
and march behind
their banner and sit
as a body at the
Liturgy. Pews will
be reserved in the
front of church.
PLEASE NOTE
This Liturgy will be a bit longer, so if you plan on attending, we ask that
you please stay for the COMPLETE CELEBRATION. What better way
to give thanks to God for His many blessings to us as individuals and as a
Parish Family. The New Castle Red Coat Band will be with us to lead us
in procession and light refreshments will be served afterward. Come and
give thanks to God !
“One Parish — Many Traditions”
GOOD SAMARITAN AND SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST
MAY 31, 2015
GOOD SAMARITAN & ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISHES
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
WHEN:
TIME:
PRICE:
Sunday, June 14th through Wednesday, June 17th
Jericho Hall at Good Samaritan
Meals will be served at 5:00 PM
Bible School will start at 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Pick-up will begin at 7:30 - 8:00 PM
$12.00 per child prior to June 11th
$15.00 per child after June 11th to Day of VBS
or $25.00 per family.
Questions call 724-266-3974 or email gtcziem@comcast.net
P L E A S E R E G I S T E R ASAP! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TOO!
Scholarships available upon request based on need.
VBS REGISTRATION FORM:
Child’s Name:
Age:
Child’s Name:
Age:
Child’s Name:
Age:
Child’s Name:
Age:
Allergy information:
Parent/Guardian:
E-Mail:
Phone:
Emergency Phone:
DROP IN COLLECTION BASKET, OR AT PARISH CENTER
FATHER’S DAY MEMORIAL CANDLES
Sunday, June 21, 2015
We celebrate Father’s Day as a way of paying tribute to our fathers, both
living and deceased. We will offer candles that will burn in front of the St.
Joseph statue in Good Samaritan and Saint John the Baptist Churches. The
names you wish to memorialize or honor will be attached to the candle just as
we do for All Soul’s Day. Should you wish to burn a candle in tribute to your
father, Godfather, grandfather, guardian, or as a memorial, please fill in the
form below and drop it in the collection basket.
Deadline is Monday, June 15th.
Donation is $4.00 per candle. MANY THANKS!!
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FATHER’S DAY CANDLES
PLEASE PRINT - ONE NAME PER CANDLE
Please drop the names in the collection basket in an envelope marked
with the name of the parish where you want the candle to be lit.
□ Good Samaritan Parish
□ Saint John the Baptist Parish
Name___________________________________
□ living
□ deceased
Name___________________________________
□ living
□ deceased
Name___________________________________
□ living
□ deceased
Name___________________________________
□ living
□ deceased
Name___________________________________
□ living
□ deceased
YOUR NAME_______________________________________PHONE:__________________
$4 per candle TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $______________
GOOD SAMARITAN AND SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST
MAY 31, 2015
PIEROGI SALE
Good Samaritan Church
8th and Melrose Avenue
Jericho Hall
Ambridge, PA
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015
9:00 AM—3:00 PM
POTATO/CHEESE PIEROGI
SOLD FROZEN OR COOKED WITH BUTTER AND ONIONS
$8.00 per dozen
ALL PIEROGI PROVIDED IN OUR CONTAINERS
PHONES ORDERS ON DAY OF SALE ONLY
BEGINNING AT 7 AM
724-266-6010
“One Parish - Many Traditions”
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
SAINT JOHN’S CORNER
JUNE 3RD IS FIRST WEDNESDAY ADORATION
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will
take place immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass and
continue until 2:30 PM closing. Please pray for vocations.
Come and experience the beauty and peace of Our
Eucharistic Lord.
JUNE 5TH, FIRST FRIDAY
Prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus are recited following
the 8AM Mass. Come join us!
FLEA MARKET/BAKE SALE THANKS!
We are extremely grateful to all of our volunteers, donors
and parishioners for the success of our sales last week.
Total proceeds were: $2,661.15, which includes $350 Bake
Sale and $478.15 Jewelry Sales. Super job, everyone!
The Beaver Valley Blue Army will hold its First
Saturday meeting honoring Our Lady of Fatima on
Saturday, June 6th, here at St. John the Baptist Church.
Confessions begin at 8:15 a.m. Mass will begin at 9:00 am.
Following Mass, members will pray the Rosary.
Refreshments and brief meeting will follow. New members
or those interested in our organization are welcome.
Please call Colleen (724)-375-3846 if you have questions.
Catholic Charities of Beaver County is reaching out to
members of the community to ask your assistance in
helping all the woman and infants who come to us in
their time of need. Any assistance with diapers, wipes,
formula, baby food, books, pacifiers, clothing, bottles,
toiletries, and any other baby necessities would be most
appreciated. All clients are given free baby items at each
visit. Donations can be made at the Catholic Charities
Beaver office which is located at 276 East End Avenue, in
Beaver. Thank you for helping us enrich the lives of others.
Call with any questions: 724-775-0758.
Congratulations to the following Good Samaritan
students from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High
School who were recently recognized at the Honors
Convocation for the 2014-2015 school year:
2017 Jessica Kerecman, Spanish II Award
2015 Heidi Langhorst, Valedictorian, President’s Award for
Education Excellence, Scholar Award.
St. John the Baptist (Monaca) Annual Rummage Sale
Msgr. Farri Hall, 1501 Virginia Avenue, Monaca.
Drop off : June 3,4 & 5 @3-7 PM; June 6 @10 AM-1 PM
NO early drop offs - NO electronics - NO undergarments
Sale Days: June 10 @9 AM-4 PM; June 11 @9 AM-1 PM
and 4 PM-8 PM; June 12 @9 AM-Noon.
IN SYMPATHY
Please pray for the repose of the soul of John Rodriquez.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
MAY 31, 2015
ST ANTHONY OF PADUA NOVENA
All are invited. Come & bring a friend!
WEEK 8 JUNE 2ND AT 7:00 PM
GUEST CELEBRANT: FR. LOU VALLONE, PASTOR
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA & ST. JOHN OF GOD
PLEASE NOTE:
Next week, the closing Novena Mass will
begin at 6:30 PM due to the procession !!
BAPTISM PICTURES: Congratulations to all the
infants and their families who were Baptized at Good
Samaritan during the last year. Their pictures are on
display at the back of the Church and are available for pick
up after all the Masses this weekend.
Beaver County St Vincent de Paul Golf Outing, 4 Man
Scramble, Friday, July 17 at Fox Run Golf Course.
Proceeds help with our work with the poor & needy in our
local parishes and an orphanage which we help sponsor.
Shotgun Start at 9 AM. $85 per golfer includes everything;
golf, breakfast, lunch, buffet after golf, beer and soft drinks
all day, shirt, prizes and more. Business and hole
sponsorships available. For more information or to sign up
call John at 724 384-1212. Everyone welcome.
+UPCOMING EVENTS+
Monday, June 1
6:00 pm (GS) Bereavement Meeting (JH Classroom)
Tuesday, June 2
7:00 pm (GS) #8 Saint Anthony Novena Mass
Wednesday, June 3
8:00 am -2:30 pm (SJ) After Mass, Eucharistic Adoration
6:30 pm (SJ) Choir Practice
7:15 pm (GS) Bible Study, Priest/Prophet-Final #6 (JH)
Thursday, June 4
7:00 pm (SJ) Bible Study, Priest/Prophet-Final #6 (Hall)
Friday, June 5
8:00 am (SJ) First Friday Mass
9:00 am-3:00pm (GS) Pierogi Sale (JH) Call 724-266-6010
11:00 am (GS) Bible Study, Priest/Prophet-Final #6 (JH)
3:00 pm (GS) Eucharistic Adoration
7:00/8:00 (GS) Rosary/Mass - Marian Prayer Group
Saturday, June 6
9:00 am (SJ) Our Lady of Fatima, Blue Army Group
2:30 pm (GS) Wedding-Jonathan Sacco & Randi Montagna
Sunday, June 7: Catholic Schools Presentation at Masses
Corpus Christi Procession after 11:00 Mass (GS)
Good Samaritan
Weekly Offering, May 17, 2015
Ascension, May 14, 2015
St. John the Baptist
Weekly Offering, May 17, 2015
Cemetery Care
GOOD SAMARITAN
SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST
$7.795.92
518.00
$2,074.00
$250.00
724-266-6565
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