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- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Rose 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. John
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 11:30 AM 1st, 3rd, 5th Saturdays at St John 11:30 AM 2nd & 4th Saturdays at St. Rose
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Bishop Kulick Issues First Pastoral Letter Following Supreme Court RulingGREENSBURG – JUNE 24, 2022 – Addressing the Supreme Court ruling on the Dobbs v. Jackson Health case, Bishop Larry J. Kulick, JCL, released his first pastoral letter on June 24, 2022, to teach and to remind the faithful of the Diocese of Greensburg the Church’s teachings on right-to-life issues and to call for an increased response at the Diocesan and parish levels in support of women and families facing unexpected pregnancies. The pastoral letter, “Donum Vitae: The Gift of Life,” was released at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg.
Bishop Kulick writes that from its beginning, the Catholic Church has consistently upheld the sanctity of human life. “Although our language has evolved as science and technology have developed, the Church’s moral foundation on the issue of life, from conception to natural death, has never changed.”
He states that new scientific discoveries clearly demonstrate the Church’s teaching that every human life is a unique gift. “As Bishop, and as a successor to the Apostles, asserting these teachings with clarity and without ambiguity is one of my most important pastoral responsibilities. I must clearly convey those teachings so that they are known and understood and so there is no confusion on the part of the faithful when forming and informing conscience, in order to advocate for truth in the world.”
The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines human life as sacred because “from its beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains forever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end.” (CCC2258). Bishop Kulick writes that opposing this teaching clearly contradicts Sacred Scripture, the tradition of the Church, and the will of God. “As Bishop, I will not remain silent. Silence is a fast track to a continuation of policies against human dignity and an implicit acceptance of the evil of abortion.”
Bishop Kulick points to his episcopal motto, “Christ is the Truth,” to illustrate the teaching of the Church on pro-life issues. “We must proclaim the truth as Christ did, and always with his compassion and love,” he writes. “We see the same face of Christ in the unborn child, in the child’s mother, and in the abortion activist. We must always be ready to love in the face of anger.”
In the United States, the Catholic Church is the largest non-governmental funder of human service support. Parishes, schools, hospitals, and food banks continue their constant work to support many who struggle, including mothers and young families in need. “Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg provides clothing, food, housing and utility assistance regardless of an individual’s religious affiliation,” Bishop Kulick writes.
Bishop Kulick is also calling for a greater response to those who face unexpected pregnancies and an increase in support for mothers and families at both the Diocesan and parish levels. “If someone has been affected in any way by abortion, we want to walk with them on their journey with the love, compassion and mercy of Christ,” he writes.
He calls on the faith community in the Diocese of Greensburg to redouble efforts to change hearts and minds. “We must continue to expand the available resources and support those in need, spiritually, emotionally, and financially, and welcome them with the mercy and compassion of Christ,” Bishop Kulick writes.
He concludes: “May our actions be a sign to the world of the sacred truth of ‘Donum Vitae: The Gift of Life’.”
The entire pastoral letter, “Donum Vitae: The Gift of Life,” can be read at here or at DioceseofGreensburg.org.
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Diocese of GreensburgRe-Opening Policies March 29. 2022
General:
- Signage regarding Face coverings may be removed.
- Hand Sanitizer should be available at church entrance.
- Holy Water Fonts may be utilized.
- These fonts should be sanitized at least weekly.
- Baptismal Pools may be utilized.
- These pools should be sanitized at least quarterly.
- “Fresh” water must be used for each baptism. Water may not be recycled when baptizing more than one person.
- Reusable Hymnals are permitted.
- Collection Baskets may be passed through the Assembly.
- Receptacles for Offertory Envelopes may continue to be utilized.
- The Procession of Gifts is permitted.
- Only vessels that are securely covered may be used for this purpose:
- Ciboria with lids
- Cruets with stoppers
- Vessels with Bread and Wine may be brought forward in the usual fashion.
- Only vessels that are securely covered may be used for this purpose:
- The Sign of Peace may be exchanged in a physical or non-physical fashion.
- Restrictions remain in place for Communion from the Chalice.
- Concelebrants continue to receive by Intinction.
- Restriction maintained on Reception from the Chalice by Deacons.
- Communion on the tongue is permitted.
- Communion Ministers are to sanitize their hands after distributing Holy Communion in this fashion.
Liturgical Ministers:
- Priests, Deacons, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are no longer required to wear a face covering during the distribution of Holy Communion.
- Priests, Deacons, and EMHC’s may choose to wear a face covering any time their ministerial role brings them within close proximity of other persons.
Music Ministry:
- Choirs and Scholas are permitted.
- Wind instruments are permitted.
Pastoral Practices:
- Vessels for the Bread to be consecrated and distributed to the assembly are to be placed, on the Altar, at some distance from the Priest Celebrant.
- The “priest’s host” is to be placed in a vessel separate from the bread for the assembly.
- Large Concelebrants’ hosts are strongly discouraged.
- Hand sanitizing is to be practiced before, during, and after the distribution of Holy Communion:
- After receiving Holy Communion, Priests, Deacons, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are to sanitize hands.
- During the distribution of Holy Communion hand sanitizing is to be employed:
- When contact is made with a communicant.
- Following the distribution of Holy Communion on the tongue.
- Following the distribution of Holy Communion all Communion Ministers should sanitize hands.
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St. Rose
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St. John
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Chaplet of Divine Mercy
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!
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Diocese of Greensburg
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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Mass Obligation ReturnsAugust 15th
“It is a blessing to be able to reunite with our faithful, to rejoice in the message of the Gospel and share in God’s grace through the Eucharist together.”
Bishop Larry J. Kulick
The following statement was issued in unison with Bishops across the Pennsylvania province:
We have all known and felt the impact of COVID-19 in so many ways as individuals and families, among friends and at work. It has been a time of hardship and struggle, of separation and isolation. It has also had an impact on our lives of faith. Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, has been with us throughout this very difficult period and is most especially near to us when we encounter him in the Eucharist. The Eucharist offers us his healing and peace, his mercy and reconciliation. It is time for everyone to return to the Eucharist with renewed faith and joy.
As life returns to normalcy in so many ways, each Catholic Bishop in Pennsylvania will reinstate the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days beginning on Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Bishops had dispensed you from this obligation in March of 2020 as the developing coronavirus pandemic required people not to assemble in group settings. Now, with the impact of the pandemic considerably reduced, it is again possible for the faithful to assemble for the Eucharist and the time for us to lift the dispensation from the obligation.
The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days comes from our Baptism as Christians. Baptism compels Christians to unite themselves with Christ at the altar in his saving Sacrifice of the Cross. "Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and to his Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2182). This is the foundation for the law of the Church that binds Catholics to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days (Code of Canon Law, canon 1247) and the Christian way fully to observe the Third Commandment, to keep holy the Lord's Day (Deuteronomy 5: 12; Exodus 31: 15; Catechism of the Catholic Church, nos. 2180-2181).
This obligation, as is always the case, does not apply to those who are seriously ill, have a serious health risk, as well as those who have serious anxiety of being a part of large groups at this time. Likewise, the obligation does not apply to those who care for those who cannot attend Mass in person (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2181). Those who are legitimately excused from Mass on Sundays and Holy Days are encouraged to spend time in prayer, meditating on the Death and Resurrection of the Lord, reading the Sacred Scriptures, and uniting themselves to Christ in his worship of the Father of us all. Those who are legitimately excused are also encouraged to view a broadcast of the Mass which is intended for those who cannot participate in person.
As your Bishops, we welcome this moment of the reinstatement of the obligation for all Catholics in Pennsylvania. This is a moment to thank God anew for the great gift of the Mass and the Real Presence of Jesus to us in his Holy Body and Blood as well as the joy of gathering together as people of faith.
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Donations
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
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Unbound
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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To stay continuously updated with communications, recommendations, and actions taken by the Diocese of Greensburg to combat the spread of the coronavirus, text "Faith" to 724-305-3057 to sign-up for important text message alerts. Up-to-the-minute communication is available on all diocesan social media outlets - Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - and on its website: www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/healthalerts
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