St. Joseph Parishes - Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish

Catholic Communities serving the Upper Allegheny Valley
Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament ~ St. Joseph Parishes
Second Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday
Our Lady of the
Most Blessed
Sacrament Parish
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Church - LPH
11th and Carolina Street
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Sunday Mass Schedule
Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m.
Weekday Mass Schedule
Tuesday Evening 7:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Following the Tuesday evening
Mass
Our Lady of the
Most Blessed Sacrament
Parish - MBS
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
800 Montana Avenue
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Afternoon Vigil
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:00 & 11:00 a.m.; 6:00 p.m.
Weekday Mass Schedule
See Weekday Schedule Inside
Holy Day
See Schedule in Bulletin
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 11:00 a.m.-11:45am
Administration Center
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Monday thru Friday
April 3, 2016
Thomas answered and said to
him, "My Lord and my God!"
Jesus said to him, "Have you
come to believe because you
have seen me? Blessed are those
who have not seen and have
believed." - Jn 20:28-29
Excerpts from the Lectionary for
Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.
Sacrament of Baptism
Held on the 1st and 3rd
Sundays of the Month.
Baptisms are scheduled by calling the Administrative Office.
Baptisms will be scheduled
after parents have completed the
baptismal class and obtained
godparent sponsor letters..
Sacrament of Matrimony
Contact one of the priests at
least 6 months before a
suggested date. No wedding
date will be reserved until the
couple has met with the priest.
Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick
St. Joseph Parish - STJ
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
St. Ladislaus Church
48 Spruce Street
Natrona, PA 15065
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Weekdays
Monday - Friday 8:30 am
Holy Day
See Schedule in Bulletin
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday Evening 5:30-5:45 p.m.
Administration Center
Office Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday thru Thursday
Two anointing Masses are
held annually—one in the
spring and one in the fall. If you
or your loved one is in need of
this Sacrament, please call the
Administrative Office so that a
date and time can be arranged.
RCIA
Persons who are not baptized
and those who were baptized in
another faith or those with no
religious education are prepared
for full membership in the
Catholic Church in the RCIA
process. Call the Religious
Education Office.
DIRECTORY AND STAFF
Administration Center
1526 Union Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
MBS Main Number
724-226-4900
MBS Website
www.olmbs.org
MBS-STJ Fax No.
724-224-3559
STJ Main Number
STJ Website
Pastor:
E-Mail:
724-224-1336
stjosephnatrona.webs.com
Rev. James K. Mazurek
pastor-natronaheights@verizon.net
Parochial Vicar:
E-Mail:
Rev. Nicholas A. Spirko
nspirko@diopitt.org
Permanent Deacon:
E-Mail:
Patrick G. Wood
patgwood@verizon.net
MBS Secretary:
E-Mail:
STJ Secretary:
E-Mail:
Ms. Patricia DeWitt
olmbschurch4@verizon.net
Ms. Debbie Wichrowski
stjosephnatrona@hotmail.com
MBS & STJ Religious Education Program Manager:
Mrs. Heather Wygonik
Phone :
724-224-3339
E-Mail:
olmbsccd@verizon.net
MBS & STJ Safe Environment Coordinator:
Mrs. Maureen Wood
E-Mail:
olmbssec@verizon.net
MBS Music Minister:
E-Mail:
STJ Music Minister:
E-mail:
Mrs. Deborah Mialki
olmbschurch2@verizon.net
Mrs. Diane Pleva
dbpleva@yahoo.com
MBS & OLMBSS Advancement:
Mrs. Heather Wygonik
E-Mail:
heatherwygonik@verizon.net
MBS Council Chair:
E-Mail:
STJ Council Chair:
E-Mail:
David Wygonik
djwygonik@verizon.net
Joseph Sadecky
ems8840@icloud.com
OLMBS School:
Main Office Phone:
E-Mail:
Sean T. Davis, Principal
724-226-2345
olmbsoffice@olmbs.org
STJ High School:
Main Office Phone:
E-Mail:
Mrs. Beverly Kaniecki, Principal
724-224-5552
bkaniecki@saintjosephhs.com
Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline
Child PSL Abuse Hotline
1-888-808-1235
1-800-932-0313
April 2 - April 10, 2016
Saturday, April 2, Vigil, Second Sunday of Easter
4:00 pm MBS Frank Basilone - James Basilone
6:00 pm STJ Stephen Bednarik, Jr - Brother & Sister
Sunday, April 3, Second Sunday of Easter
8:00 am MBS Leonard Pszczolkowski - Daughter
9:30 am LPH Mark Davis - Family
10:00 am STJ J Richard Rzomp - Sons
11:00 am MBS John C Kania - John M Kania
6:00 pm MBS For the People
Monday, April 4, The Annunciation of the Lord
7:30 am MBS Ann Beresik - John & Cheryl Scarfutti
8:30 am STJ Suzanne Friel Wozniak
Loretta & Don Panion
Tuesday, April 5, Easter Weekday
7:50 am MBS Emma Pastorek - Husband, John
8:30 am STJ Terry Conroy - Kathleen M Monti
7:00 pm LPH Anthony Chybrzynski - Family
Wednesday, April 6, Easter Weekday
7:30 am MBS Lawrence & Margaret Ferlan
Dr & Mrs Lawrence Ferlan
8:30 am STJ Joseph M Sadecky
Wife, Julia & Family
Thursday, April 7, Saint John Baptist de la Salle
7:30 am MBS John & Sarah Kish - Johnnie
8:30 am STJ Don Slivan
Birthday Blessings by Wife & Children
Friday, April 8, Easter Weekday
9:00 am MBS Russell A Coward
Daughters, Jane & Barbara
8:30 am STJ NO MASS
Saturday, April 9, Vigil, Third Sunday of Easter
4:00 pm MBS Ruth & Leonard Jendrey
John & Marilyn Zembrzuski
6:00 pm STJ Robert Kemmery, Sr
Stella, Pam,, Mona & Chas
Sunday, April 10, Third Sunday of Easter
8:00 am MBS Edward Wygonik
Dave Wygonik Family
9:30 am LPH Roselynn Stanzione - Stanzione Family
10:00 am STJ Margaret Jancech
Ed & Mary Ann Zembrzuski
11:00 am MBS Patrick Layhew, Jr
Loving Wife, Anna Marie &Family
6:00 pm MBS For the People
Weekly Devotions
MBS
LPH
LPH
STJ
7:30 am
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
8:30 am
(Mon)
(Mon.)
(Tues.)
(Fri.)
Our Lady of Miraculous Medal
Rosary for Life
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Novena to St. Joseph
THE PASTOR’S CORNER
In an attempt to support the commitment to be transparent
about “On Mission for the Church Alive.” I will be covering
throughout the various aspects to keep you well informed as to the
direction that the entire diocese will be taking.
A special home delivery of the Pittsburgh Catholic will be
providing the names of the Steering Committee members, the On
Mission Commission and the parish team leaders from all of our
200 parishes.
Each pastor was asked to recommend parishioners to serve as members of the Parish On
Mission Team. Collaborating with the Pastor and councils of the parish, the Parish On Mission
Team will serve as the primary Ambassadors of the On Mission for The Church Alive! The
ambassadors responsibility is to pass on the Planning Initiative to their fellow parishioners as well
as to be the primary representatives of the parish to the On Mission Commission.
There are five parishioners who I have recommended and have been approved for Our Lady
of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Team. They are: Verne Bergstrom, Jonathan Love,
Lawrence Mialki, Jane Ann Posney and David Wygonik.
There are four parishioners who I have recommended and have been approved for St.
Joseph Parish, Natrona. They are: Jacob Heasley, Justine Long-Meyers, David Pawlak and
Donald Turowski.
This was a difficult process for me since each pastor was given criteria which was to assist
in making a selection. One criteria was called MINDSET. This referred to individuals who were
prayerful, faithful, creative (able to think outside the box (without agenda) and open to new
possibilities), collaborative and respectful in dialogue and communication. SKILLSET was
another criteria. This referred to individuals who have expertise in various professions. The third
criteria was ROLE. This refers to individuals who are registered parishioners, represent various
ministries, represent demographic groups in the parish, etc.
Obviously, there are many others who would have fit the criteria, but I had to discern who
would best represent what the Parish Mission Team will be charged to do. Also, time restrains
were also an important factor since there will be many mandatory sessions, consultations and
whole parish meetings over the next year.
That’s enough for now. I will continue to update you as information is provided. And by the
way, how about saying “Thank You” personally to the “nine” who will be representing you. They
will be looking forward to your feedback throughout the process.
God Bless.
Fr. Jim
All bulletin announcements must be received by
Monday at 9 am in written form or e-mail.
A special THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped
to make “Road to Resurrection” a success. Special thanks to
Michelle McSparrin, Jolynn Young and Dave Wygonik for
helping to plan the walk through Holy Week. Also to
volunteers Kristen Ross, Wendy Koulouris, Sonya Heasley,
Elise Santi, Laura, CJ and Daniel Thimons, Noah, Hannah,
Sarah & Rebekah Young, Shannon Donahue, Maria
Fabregas, AJ Babinsack, Allie Wygonik & Renee Cebula.
Divine Mercy Sunday
This is Divine Mercy Sunday. The novena will close today
along with Benediction at 3 PM at LPH Church.
Refreshments will be served following in LPH Social Hall.
Ambassador’s Club
The Ambassadors Club will have their spring luncheon
Tuesday, April 12 from 12 Noon to 3 pm in the LPH Social
Hall. Reservations due by Wednesday, April 6th by calling
Mary Lou at 724-212-6062. Cancellations due by Sunday,
April 10th.
Rosary Society
The Rosary Society will meet Wednesday, April 6th at 6
pm in the LPH Social Hall.
2016 Parish Share
OLMBS Received to date - $28,832.01
STJ Received to date - 7,963.00
Parish Share
Parish Share 2016 provides for the good works taking
place in this local church which assists all parishes, reaches
out to those in need and those that seek a closer relationship
with God. We cannot do this alone, and through our faith,
we know that God will never leave us alone. With Parish
Share, we have the opportunity to reveal our faith, gather
our prayers and gratefully bring God’s love and mercy to all
those who we encounter.
Your participation is appreciated and we hope that you
will continue with this support as we begin to pray for the
upcoming year of service in our Church
OLMBS Ladies of Charity
If a member of your family is a shut-in or in a nursing
home and they would like to receive Holy Communion,
please contact the Administration Center. They will be
added to our shut-in list and someone from the Ladies of
Charity will make arrangements to visit them.
STJ - Ladies of Charity
Ladies of Charity Spiritual Bouquet
The St. Joseph Ladies of Charity will meet today, Sunday,
April 3rd after 10:00 AM Mass in the church hall. New
members are always welcome.
Anyone who left their name but not their address for the
Ladies of Charity Spiritual Bouquet can pick up the spiritual
prayer request bouquet at the church entrance.
Cantor Meeting
There is a Cantor meeting on Tuesday, April 5th at 6:15
pm in the school Music Room.
Outstanding Catholic Students
The Pittsburgh Catholic - through the Diocese Office
of Education, recognizes each month young people
who lives their faith every day. We are proud that Erika
Cook of OLMBSS School was recognized during the
month of March. Erika is an 8th grade student, the
daughter of Michael & Lena Cook, who are members
of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish.
Well done, Erika!
Golden Apple Award
The Golden Apple awardees have been announced by
the Catholic Schools Office and we are please to
congratulate two of our own who have been selected:
Mrs. Jane Thimons of Our Lady of the Most Blessed
Sacrament School and Sr. Mary Catherine Blooming,
H.M. of Saint Joseph High School.
Mrs. Thimons and Sr. Catherine will receive their
awards along with other teachers in the Catholic
Schools of our diocese on Tuesday, May 24th at the
Cardinals’ Great Hall, St. Paul’s Seminary.
On Mission for the Church Alive!
A vital part of our diocese is the Secretariat
for Leadership Development. It exists to form
clergy and laity to effectively serve the Church
of Pittsburgh as leaders. The goal is to develop a model of
servant leadership where clergy and laity use their individual
gifts and talents to collaborate on ways to achieve Bishop
Zubik’s vision of the Church Alive! Every parish needs
resourceful, competent and confident leaders. Pray about
what you can do to call forward such leaders. Or to be one.
To read more, check out “On Mission for The Church
Alive!” on page 5 of this week’s Pittsburgh Catholic and
visit www.OnMissionChurchAlive.org.
St. Joseph Parish
Memorial Offering April 3, 2016
Altar Breads & Altar Wine
Alter Candles & Sanctuary Lamp
In Memory of Thornton Family
By Judy Kelly
Our Lady of Most Blessed Sacrament
Memorial Offering April 3, 2016
Altar Breads & Altar Wine
Alter Candles, Sanctuary Lamp
In Memory of Patrick H Layhew, Jr
By Wife, Anna Marie Layhew
Mission Statement
Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish is a Roman Catholic Community with rich historical connections. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, together we celebrate Word and Eucharist.
As disciples, we are called to serve Jesus Christ in each other through evangelization, leadership and stewardship. We strive throughout our faith journey to touch the lives of all God’s
children so that we may give glory to the Almighty Father.
OLMBS
Saturday, April 9
4:00 PM
Servers: Ashlyn Faulkner, Noah Barch, Chase Danielson
Lector: B Heasley
Eucharistic Ministers: BJ Blackburn, C Lewandowski,
D Demharter, C Conroy, J Wislie, P Nowicki
Sunday, April 10
8:00 AM
Servers: Steven & Noelle Selden, Madison Dodek
Lector: P Wygonik
Eucharistic Ministers: L & K Kiselica, C Znosko,
L & A Adam
Sunday, April 10
9:30 AM
Servers: Trent Bielak, Renee Cebula, Cassidy Milberger
Lector: B Glowacki
Eucharistic Ministers: MJ Milberger, L Milberger, JA Posney
11:00 AM
Servers: Noelle Bigenho, Gabriel Norris, Gracie Love
Lector: MA O’Dell
Eucharistic Ministers: M Wood, G & C Marra, J Schiebel
C Weiss
6:00 P
Servers: Heather & David Kinniburgh, Camille Piskor
Lector: MA Heilman
Eucharistic Ministers: 3 Volunteers
Saint Joseph Parish in Natrona is a Roman Catholic Community with rich history. Empowered by
the Holy Spirit, we celebrate Word and Eucharist. As disciples, we are called to serve Jesus Christ
in each other through evangelization, leadership and stewardship. We strive throughout our faith
journey to touch the lives of all God’s children so that we may give glory to the Almighty Father.
STJ
Saturday, April 9
Sunday, April 10
6:00 PM
Server: Gabrielle Haduch
Lector: Rich Milito
Eucharistic Ministers: Carole Milito,
Mary Jo Kostka, Sandra Rhoden
10:00 AM
Server: AJ Babinsack
Lector: Jake Heasley
Eucharistic Ministers: Richard Pryjomski,
Joe Sadecky, Sylvia Begolly
Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Stewardship: Time - Talent - Treasure
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Envelopes $ 4,288.00
Parishioners receiving envelopes 1388 - 296 envelopes used
Easter Collection - $13,049.02 - 372 envelopes used
Holy Land Collection - $804.00 - 77 envelopes used
Easter Flowers - $1,417.01
Please remember OLMBS in your will.
This assures the parish of continued financial strength.
St. Joseph Parish
Stewardship: Time - Talent - Treasure
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Envelopes
$ 2,205.00
Parishioners receiving envelopes 398 - 145 envelopes used
Easter Collection $4,418.00 - 172 envelopes used
Holy Land Collection $639.00 - 56 envelopes used
Maintenance & Repair $1,116.00 - 97 envelopes used
Cemetery $288.00 - 36 envelopes used
Easter Flowers - $640.00
Please remember STJ in your will.
This assures the parish of continued financial strength.
Divorced, Widowed, or Separated?
In your charity, please remember to pray for all
those who have died, especially:
Jean Sokolowski, Marsha Roenigk
May the angels lead you into paradise!
Summerfest 2016
Summerfest is July 13-16. The planning has begun
and a big part of the Festival is the Basket Raffle. We
welcome your donations to fill these baskets, so
whenever you are out and about pick up a few
household pieces, baby supplies, garden tools, toys,
sports items, summer fun, gift cards, etc. Please send
your donations to the Administration Center. Any
questions, contact Heather at 724-226-4900 or
hwygonik@olmbs.org.
Knights of Columbus
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
Sunday, April 10
9 AM to 1 PM
28 Garfield Street, Natrona
$6 for adults and $3 for children under 6
Spring Musical
The Saint Joseph High School spring
musical, Les Misreables, will take place
Thursday thru Sunday, April 14-17 at the
Casino Theatre in Vandergrift. Tickets on
sale now at
the Casino Theatre:
www.cosinotheater.org/events.htm or 724-567-5049.
Kudos To The Golden Rams
Congratulations to the Highland Golden Rams
Basketball Team for their wonderful run in the
playoffs. While we know that basketball is a team
game, we are proud to acknowledge the team
members who are members of our parish: Ryan Boda,
Mitch Dezort, Jamison Nee and Brayden Thimons.
Past seasons have not been kind to the Golden
Rams versus the Mars Planets. Maybe they might
consider putting a different “Planet” on their schedule!
You know, like Pluto, WV, Jupiter, FL, Venus, PA or
Neptune, OH.
The loss of a spouse through separation, divorce, or
Beginning
death is a traumatic experience. The
Experience weekend is intended to help widowed, divorced, or separated people who would like to pass
through the grief and begin to move forward with their
lives. Come to a safe place. The next weekend will be
April 15,16 & 17 at Gilmary Retreat Center in Moon
Twp., PA. Payment arrangements and possible financial
assistance are available. For more information, explore
our website www.BeginningExperience.org or make a
confidential call to Mary at 412-523-2405 or Steve at
412-367-4948.
Retrouvaille
Marriages have been brought back to life through
Retrouvaille, a church supported program that has
helped thousands of couples. The next Pittsburgh program is scheduled to start on April 8, 2016. Please
contact Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434 or e-mail
3041@retrouvaille.org.
Open House—La Roche College
La Roche College invites high school sophomores,
juniors and seniors to its Spring Open House on
Saturday, April 9. Prospective students who attend can
explore more than 50 career-focused majors; one of the
newest is Exercise and Sports Science! They’ll also
learn more about the admissions process, financial aid
and the college’s merit-based scholarships, based on
SAT/ACT and GPA, which make La Roche College one
of the most affordable private colleges in Western
Pennsylvania.
Prayer Corner
May our Lord Jesus watch over all
those who guard and protect the peace,
especially:
Air Force Staff Sgt. Colin
Smith; Sgt. Bill Haggerty; Air Force Sgt. Antonio
Policicchio; Army Col. James Waechter; Major
Timothy J. Ballas; USN CTI2 Nate Middleton; Airman 1st Class Michael J. Falleroni; Army MGS
Commander Steve Feldhaus, Capt. Adam Crawford.
Special candles are burning at each church for these
outstanding Americans and our nation.
Lord bless all who guard the Peace!
April 19
April 28
April 30
May 1
May 5
June 2
June 3
July 13-16
Confirmation at Holy Martyrs
From Thy Bounty Soup Service - STJ
First Communion at MBS
May Crowning at STJ
Ascension Thursday
OLMBSS 8th Grade Graduation
STJHS Senior Graduation
Summer Festival
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