ST. MICHAEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

ST. MICHAEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 751 Locust Street PO Box 103 St. Michael, Pennsylvania 15951 Rev. Charles F. Bodziak, Pastor

MASSES: Saturday Sunday Morning

Administrator: Rev. Joseph Nale (814) 495-4419 Deacon Dave Hornick

4:00 pm 8:00 am 10:30 am See Bulletin See Bulletin

Secretary: Susan Poldiak Bookkeeper: Kathy Kalicky DRE: Laurie Sloan Maintenance: Edward Homway PHONES: Rectory / Office: (814) 495-9640 Fax: (814) 495-9424 Rel. Education: (814) 495-4873

Daily Mass Holy Days Office Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday, Tues., Thurs., Friday Confessions: Saturday 3:30 pm to 3:45 pm Sunday 7:30 am to 7:45 am 10:00 am to 10:15 am Anytime Requested

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Secretaries’ E-mail:

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YEAR: 2016 NUMBER: 22 JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY SERVING GOD AND COMMUNITY FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS!

BAPTISM:

By Appointment. Reserve at least one month in advance. Preparation classes are necessary. MARRIAGE: Make arrangements at least nine months in advance. Preparation sessions are necessary. FUNERALS: Arrangements are made in conjunction with the funeral home. Eulogies must be given at the funeral home at the time of the wake service or at the luncheon. No eulogies at the funeral liturgy, please. REGISTRATION Those new to the area, newlyweds, and single adults, (even if registered and before with their families) are asked to register by calling the Parish Office. MEMBERSHIP: Every parishioner must be registered. This is a condition for admission to our Program and reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, First Penance, First Eucharist, and Matrimony; also, for testimonial letters or sponsorship of Baptism and Confirmation outside the Parish. VISITATION: We are concerned and want to be advised when someone is ill at home or in the hospital. Call the rectory to have the shut-in placed on our monthly Holy Communion calls or seriously ill prayer list. SACRAMENTAL Requires a six-month parish registration and active Mass participation POLICY: for Baptism and Marriage. BULLETIN ARTICLES: Articles are due to the Parish Office by Noon on Mondays.

Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

May 29, 2016

Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary

MASS INTENTIONS: (May 30, 2016 to June 5, 2016) Monday Memorial Day Tuesday 8:00 AM Matthew Myers req. by Grandmother, Rose Marie Myers Wednesday No Mass Thursday 8:00 AM Sick & Shut-Ins req. by St. Michael Funeral Committee Friday No Mass Saturday 4:00 PM Mary Ann Bartolomucci Tedjeske req. by Charles & Mary Ann Tedjeske & Family Sunday 8:00 AM Betty Pcola req. by Daughter, Ann Marie, Galen & Andrew Martin 10:30 AM People of the Parish LITURGICIAL APPOINTMENTS: Saturday, June 4

4:00 PM

Offertory Procession

Lector: Minister of the Host: Ministers of the Cup: Altar Servers: Cantor: Greeter:

Sherry Dipko Tedjeske Family Theresa Carlson Vince Arena & Karen Myers Mykala Drobnick, Ashley & Haley Cook Amy Spangler Karen Myers

Sunday, June 5

8:00 AM



David Knepper Ann Marie & Galen Martin Beth Kundrod Walter Christ & Cathy Faher Andrew Martin, Griffin & Kaden Christ Susan Yanzetich Kathy Smay

Sunday, June 5

10:30 AM


Devon Michaels Vitez Family Deacon Dave Hornick Patty Hornick & Susan Wieczorek Colby Rearick, Luke Docherty & Brooke Williamson Louis McCloskey Richard Martyak

Sunday, June 5

Collection Counters Tom & Sharon Paterson, Mary Ann DeRosa & Phyllis Slonac


The use of the poppy was inspired by the World War I poem "In Flanders Fields". Its opening lines refer to the many poppies that were the first flowers to grow in the churned-up earth of soldiers' graves in Flanders, a region of Europe that overlies a part of Belgium. It is written from the point of view of the dead soldiers and, in the last verse, they call on the living to continue the conflict. The poem was written by Canadian physician, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, on May 3, 1915 after witnessing the death of his friend, a fellow soldier, the day before. The poem was first published on December 8, 1915 in the London-based magazine Punch. In 1918, Moina Michael, who had taken leave from her professorship at the University of Georgia to be a volunteer worker for the American YWCA, was inspired by the poem and published a poem of her own called "We Shall Keep the Faith". In tribute to McCrae's poem, she vowed to always wear a red remembrance poppy as a symbol of remembrance for those who fought and helped in the war. At a November 1918 YWCA Overseas War Secretaries' conference, she appeared with a silk poppy pinned to her coat and distributed 25 more to those attending. She then campaigned to have the poppy adopted as a national symbol of remembrance. Fr. Bo LET US PRAY AND REMEMBER ~ The following Rev. Father from our diocese that died throughout the years from May 30th through June 5th: Maurice O. Buck, Msgr. Bernard M. Conley, Michael F. Brett, Patrick McArdle, John J. Palko, Edward Walters, Faber J. Malloy, Leonard Inman, Cornelius L. McKinney, J. Clark George, Patrick McKivigan, OSB PRAY FOR LIVING PRIESTS AND DEACONS IN THE DIOCESE ~ Pope Francis, Pope Benedict Emeritus, Aron Maghsoudi, Andrew Stanko, Jude Ventiquattro, TOR, Deacon Jay Pile, and Seminarians Michael Pleva, Austin Keith, Peter Crowe, Jonathan Dickson, Devin Crouse and Mark Groeger

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION Adults Loose Youth Monthly Maintenance Fund Candles Mother’s Day Father’s Day Cemetery Maintenance Total

$ 3,118.00 $ 171.00 $ 56.00 $ 135.00 $ 390.00 $ 31.00 $ 20.00 $ 10.00 $ 451.00 $ 4,382.00

We sincerely thank and ask God’s blessing upon all who have care and concern for our parish.

“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived!” General George S. Patton We are placing names of the sick in the bulletin for prayer providing they give permission. Although we remember all sick and shut-ins at every Mass, we would like our parish family to be aware of the need for special prayer intentions because of a most serious illness or hospital stay. May the Divine Physician send healing grace for those for whom we pray: Josephine Koshute, Allen C. Rosemas, Patricia Murphy, Todd Euen, Bernice Myers, Dwight Fyock, Lori Facciani, Dylon Wills, Dawn Hagen, Debbie Dibert, Missy, Joanne (Kolar) Hufford, Christine Flanagan, Ayden Alan Grata, Remy Beaver, Mary Lou Offman, Marian Chuckalovcak, Mildred Beesoick, John T. Plummer, Arlene Diamond, Mary Zangaglia, Dorothy Rosemas, Natalie Zerby, Betty Dremely, Dan Gentile, Patricia Grata, Terry McClemens, Michael Wadsworth, Valencia & Frank Tursi, Homer Locher, Georgette Minor Moreau, Gloria Weyandt, Brayden Schofield, Steve Faher, Jr, Michelle Kasper, Josephine Danel, Steve Fiffick, Elizabeth Landini, Violet Partsch, Regan Kinley, Mary, Gert Bearer, John Karian, Glenn Hoffman, Diane Kingera, Allison Krischer, Ted Paluch, Brandt Hutzel, Marjorie Ann Glass, Rose Kuhn, Caroline Dombrosky, Blake Ivock, Tony Ivock, Stanley Pomersky, Nicholas “Hop” Kolar, Pearl Litzinger, Patrick Munro, Fran Baldassarre, Corey Lybarger, Ann Marie Beppler, Kristen Sinosky Long, Helen Ranieri, Cresta Micik, Loretta Panick, Basil Costantino, Madison McCrory, Laura, Maria, Joe Yoder, Dolores Yanzetich, Jill Cekada, Sandy Krug, Patty Garland, Wanda Gramling, Merna Smay, Muriel “Jean” Wiesheier, Michael Liimatainen, and all of the sick of our parish, the homebound, those in nursing homes, those who care for them, and those in the military along with their families. (Please call the Rectory to have your name removed from the list when no longer seriously ill. Thank You.) The Sanctuary Candle will burn in honor of all of our veterans, living and deceased and the Our Lady of Grace Candle will burn in honor of th the 100 Birthday of Elizabeth “Miss Betty” Zihalla during the week of May 30, 2016. CORRECTION ~ The date for the Baptism of Jackson Lee McClelland was May 14th not May 31st CHOIR PRACTICES ~ Because of the Memorial Day Holiday, practice for the Sunday Choir will be on Tuesday, May 31st at 7:00 PM. It will be back to Monday, at 7:00 PM, on June 6th. Practice for the Saturday Choir is on Thursdays at 5:30 PM. HOLY NAME SOCIETY ~ The Holy Name Society is in need of a used refrigerator in good working order, preferably a single door. Please call Bill Thomas at 242-6006 if you would like to donate one. MEMORIAL DAY MASS ~ There is a Mass scheduled at St. Joseph Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 30 th beginning at 10:00 AM. The presider will be Father Francis Balestino. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

We would like to wish Elizabeth “Miss Betty” Zihalla a very blessed and happy 100 th birthday on June 3rd! If you would like to send her a special card, her address is: 933 Jefferson Avenue, Sidman, PA 15955 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

May 29th Luke 9:11b-17 Today Jesus teaches we will find abundance by sharing the little we have. No matter how little time, money or food we have, it is enough to share.

2016 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Diocesan Goal $29,040.00 Pledged $16,918.00 Total Cash Amount $15,288.00 Number of Responses 118 414 29%

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Thank you to all who have participated in the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please join them in supporting our Parish and our Diocesan ministries. If you do not have a pledge card, you may send your gift (made payable to the “Annual Catholic Appeal”) directly to the parish office. Thank you for your generous response!

FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH ~ All fathers and sons of the parish are invited to a Father’s Day Brunch in the church hall immediately following the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, June 19 th. The ladies and girls of the parish will be preparing and serving the meal. We hope to see all the fathers and sons of the parish there! CALLING ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH ~ Help Needed for Father's Day Brunch Plans are being made for the Father's Day Brunch (Sunday, June 19th) sponsored by the women of the parish and REACH students in grades 9 – 12. On Sunday, two shifts are available from 9:00 - 10:30 AM for food preparation and 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM for cooking, serving, and cleaning up. Please call Pauline Minor at 495-5165 to volunteer. Let's show our appreciation to the Fathers and Sons of this parish family! MISSIONARY CO-OP ~ Reverend Donatian Kaigoma from the Diocese of Geita will be visiting here next weekend. The Diocese of Geita, Tanzania, faces daily challenges as it continues to bring people to the Catholic Faith. The vast majority of the people of diocese live at a subsistence level. The Diocese continually face financial strains which create a negative impact on the implementation and fulfillment of the primary mission which is integral human development. Financial problems are due to low income of the faithful, high inflation of the local currency, the growing number of dependents such as orphans, children from poor family background, and HIV/AIDS victims. Faith Formation / Evangelization focus is on training catechists for RCIA, Confirmation programs in parishes and mission communities. The diocese puts emphasis on animation of Christian Communities as agents of evangelization in the diocese. We aim to empowering women organizations and formation of youth associations. Like many other countries in Africa, this diocese suffers from both poverty and a lack of education among the people, especially the poor. We continue to struggle daily to advance the education of our children and youth, in the building of primary as well as secondary schools. Education is a priority of this diocese from young children to older adults. Another priority of the diocese is healthcare. The diocese has a strategic plan to improve the health of the people and support the one and only Sengerema Catholic Hospital which lacks medicine as well as hospital equipment. All the plans for the future of the Geita Diocese depends on the participation in the Mission Cooperative Plan through the dioceses in the United States which will help alleviate poverty throughout the Diocese of Geita. An envelope will be attached to next weeks’ bulletin. The collection will be taken up the weekend of June 10th and 11th. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

In the year 2000, a Belgian man went to his local priest and confessed: "Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. During the Second World War, I hid a Jewish man in my attic." "That's not a sin," said the priest. "It was an act of great kindness." "But I made him agree to pay thirty-five francs for every week he stayed." "I admit that wasn't particularly charitable," said the priest, "but you did it for a good cause." "Thank you, Father," said the man. "That is a great relief to me. I have just one more question." "What's that?" "Do I have to tell him the war is over?

Religious Education And Christian Helping Upcoming REACH Service Projects

May 29, 2016

*Contact the Religious Ed Office at 495-4873 to sign-up for these events.

Father’s Day Brunch ~ Female REACH students are needed to help with preparation, serving and clean-up for our Father’s Day Sunday brunch on June 19th.

Summer Vacation Bible School ~ Plans are underway for Vacation Bible School here at our Saint Michael Parish for July 27th, 28th & 29th. REACH students will be needed to help with preparing for and helping with VBS. Join in the fun while earning service time. Remember to watch our bulletin for information to be announced to help with future preparation. ***********************************************************************************************************

2016 Diocesan Summer Camps Camp Zacchaeus and Camp Timothy

Registrations for our diocesan summer camps,

Camp Zacchaeus and Camp Timothy are currently being accepted. Registration brochures are available at the church entrances. Camp Timothy takes place June 19—23, 2016. Registration deadline is May 20, 2016. Camp Zacchaeus takes place two weeks: July 17—22 or July 24—29. Registration deadline for Camp Z is June 20, 2016. ************************************************************************************

Attention: Any present or new volunteers planning to work with our parish children: The PENNSYLVANIA CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE LAW requires clearances and training for anyone working with our parish children. All helpers, volunteers and any other adults who wish to help chaperone and mentor our children in any way are those who are required to have and will need these clearances. These clearances will be free for all volunteers. If your job does not already require these, or you do not have these clearances, you will need to obtain them to work with the parish children. Start the process now, new volunteers are always needed. Once completed, you will need to provide copies of clearances and certification. We are required to have them on file. Parishioners that already have these clearances and training required by their jobs will only need to submit copies to our Saint Michael Parish Office. This will alleviate duplication of services. Please contact the Rectory Office at 495-9640 or the Religious Education Office at 495-4873 to obtain more information to help with this process.

FAITH DAY Sunday, June 26, 2016 Sponsored by the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown

Highlights of Faith Day include:  Liturgy with Bishop Mark at 3:00 PM  A Diocesan picnic (5:00 PM) after Liturgy - Pavilion #2 Picnic tickets can be purchased through your parish or from the Youth Ministry Office at (814)693-1401 Ext. 2646. A collection of non-perishable food items to benefit Catholic Charities in the Diocese America’s Best Amusement Park Food and over 30 rides, games, Tipton Rapids Waterslides & Tipton Waterworks! FREE PARKING AND FREE ADMISSION!

NEW FOR 2016!! DelGrosso announces the opening of LAGUNA SPLASH! Introducing a new wave pool, the Lazy River and a variety of water features like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, tipping buckets, vases and great water slides! All day Ride and Slide passes are available for a reduced rate of $20 a ($29.95 value) with diocesan vouchers that are available at any parish, the Diocesan Youth Ministry Office, or in Pavilion #2 on Faith Day. For more information on Faith Day – contact Francine Swope (814)693-1401. Check out DelGrosso’s Amusement Park at www.delgrossos.com

REACH “SUMMER FUN" OPPORTUNITY Our REACH Youth Ministry funds will pay for any REACH students interested in attending FAITH DAY at DelGrosso's Amusement Park .on Sunday, June 26th. REACH students can attend "FREE" and also "Take A Friend" too! That's right, Two FREE Admissions. Parents of interested REACH students can call the RE Office at 495-4873 for more information. Families provide the transportation and supervision.

Sunday, May 29 MEMORIAL DAY

Monday, May 30

Rectory Office Closed Memorial Day Mass / St. Joseph Cemetery / 10:00 AM Sunday Choir Practice moved to Tuesday at 7:00 PM

Tuesday, May 31

Morning Mass / 8:00 AM Sunday Choir Practice / 7:00 PM

Wednesday, June 1 Thursday, June 2 Friday, June 3 Saturday, June 4 Sunday, June 5 June 19 June 19—23 July 17—22 July 24—29

Morning Mass / 8:00 AM Saturday Choir Practice / 5:30 PM Homebound Communion Calls Mission Co-Op Mission Co-Op Upcoming Events Father’s Day Brunch Camp Timothy / Diocesan Summer Camp Camp Zacchaeus / 2 weeks to choose from  Registration deadline is June 20, 2016

COMMUNITY BAND ~ The Forest Hills Community Band will present their annual Spring Concert Series throughout the area. All are welcome! If weather permits, concerts will be held outdoors - so please bring chairs. Sunday, May 29th New Germany Grove Hall 7 PM; and Sunday, June 5th South Fork UM Church 7 PM. OUTDOOR SUMMER MASSES ~ Father John D. Byrnes, Rector, and the Parish Family of Saint Michael the Archangel Basilica, Loretto, invite the faithful to join us each Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. for the outdoor Sunday Mass at the beautiful Shrine of Our Lady of the Alleghenies in Loretto. The first Mass of the season will be celebrated on Sunday, May 29, 2016, and will continue through Labor Day Weekend, September 4, 2016. Please bring a lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will be held in the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel. MAY DAYS at the Basilica of St. Michael - May 28th & 29th at Our Lady of Loretto Hall – Live entertainment, baskets, classic car cruise, flea market, silent auction, food, and beverages. Come join the fun and drop by for a while or stay as long as you want! Saturday, 4pm-8pm and Sunday, 11am-4pm. Proceeds from the weekend festival benefit Tomorrows Hope (a shelter for Veterans with medical challenges) St. Michael School and Our Lady of Loretto Hall. Please see our website www.basilicasm-loretto.org for more information. HOLY FAMILY PARISH FIRST ANNUAL WINE TASTING EVENT ~ Saturday, June 4th, 2016 from 7 - 10 PM in the Parish Social Hall at 509 Caldwell Ave., Portage, PA 15946; Wine Tasting & Sales, Food and Merchandise! $20 Ticket includes wine bag & wine glass and food $10 Ticket for Designated Driver, Featured Wineries: Germantown, B&L, Glendale & Twisted Vine Must be 21 years of age or older: Valid ID required. No outside coolers, food or alcohol permitted. No refunds. For tickets and more information please contact Janet at 487-5106. HOLY NAME PARISH, EBENSBURG ~ Holy Name Parish is sponsoring its 55th Annual festival on June 3, 4, & 5 with a Friday Fish Dinner from 4 PM to 7 PM (adults $10, children under 12 $5.00) and a Sunday Turkey Dinner from 11:30 AM to 6 PM (adults $9, children under 12 $4.50). Take outs are available. Refreshments, rides, games, baked goods, kiddie corner, flea market, basket raffle with over 100 baskets, and more!

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“It doesn't take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.” Norman Schwarzkop

ST. MICHAEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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