General:
In preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday, a novena that consists of reciting the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy for nine days begins on Good Friday. The Lord Jesus promised: By this novena, I will grant every possible grace to souls (Diary of St. Faustina, 796). Souls perish in spite of My bitter Passion. I am giving them the last hope of salvation; that is, the Feast of My Mercy. If they will not adore My mercy, they will perish for all eternity (Diary 965).Together with that novena, there is also one given by Jesus particularly to St. Faustina (Diary, 1210-1229). For each of the nine days, Our Lord gave her a different intention, a different group of souls which He wanted her to bring to Him. Out of love for all these souls we want to pray both. Please join the Servants of Divine Mercy Ministry starting on Good Friday in praying the Novena and Chaplet. We will have pamphlets available at both Parishes this weekend explaining how to pray the Novena and Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
We also welcome the opportunity to pray the Chaplet for the sick and dying. To make arrangements, please contact us at 724-600-5007. JESUS I TRUST IN YOU!
Bishop Larry J. Kulick asks the faithful of the Diocese of Greensburg to assist the Ukrainian Nation and its people by praying for them as this tragic conflict unfolds. Please visit the website below to find a prayer to say in your home. The website also includes a video of Bishop’s Lenten Reflection for Ukraine. Additionally, if you would like to make a donation to Catholic Relief Services to help families affected in Ukraine, please visit the Diocese website. CRS partner Caritas Poland assists Ukrainians crossing into Poland for safety and nearly 3 million people are in need of help.
www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/HelpForUkraine
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Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) has become popular with parishioners for their offertory monthly donation especially during this difficult time. The parish sends confidential and secure payment files to the bank for the 4th and the 15th of each month, whichever day you choose, to have your monthly offertory deducted from your account (savings or checking). If you are interested in enrolling, please either pick up a form in the vestibule or contact the offices at either
724-537-3709 or 724-537-8909
Another way to be able to consistently offer your giving is to use the link below from the diocesan website. Of course, you may always continue to bring or mail in your envelopes to the parish offices as well. Thank you for your generosity and support as we strive to move forward together as best we can.
https://www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/giving/Pages/Parish-Giving.aspx
Please consider donating to Unbound, a ministry promoted by Fr. O'Shea, that strives to build lasting connections between people of vastly different cultures, and to give assistance to the impoverished. To donate, or look into the ministry itself, please visit the Unbound Outreach page put together by Fr. O'Shea:
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