Parish News
Please check out this week’s bulletin for this full article: Chief Warrant Officer William J. Koshar, 79, was inducted into the Hall of Valor at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Oakland, one of six men to be so honored this year. Five are to be inducted posthumously. Chief Warrant Officer Koshar will tell you that he is fortunate to be alive. The helicopter pilot was awarded three Distinguished Flying Crosses for action in Vietnam, coming under intense enemy fire each time. Congratulations Bill! and THANK YOU for your service!
OLIVE WOOD from the HOLY LAND – This weekend, April 20-21, Roni Salsa representing the Bethlehem Christian Families, a not-for-profit organization through Land of Peace, will be with us to speak about the Christian situation in the Holy Land. The goal of this mission is to help Christian families in the Holy Land and Churches in the Middle East who have been affected by the continuous violence and the depletion of tourism to the area. Crucifixes, rosaries, and religious articles, all made of Olive Wood, which is native to the Holy land and Bethlehem, are available to purchase. The sale of these goods will help them very much and will give you the opportunity to have something “authentic” from the Holy Land to help your personal devotion. For more information, please see www.bcfmission.com
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS – SUNDAY, APRIL 21 – Today the Church throughout the world prays for vocations. Will you make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life?
- Pray for the priests who have ministered to you throughout your life, both living and dead.
- Keep our parish priests in your prayers throughout the week.
- Encourage your children, grandchildren, or other young people to consider a vocation as a priest or religious brother or sister.
- Pray a rosary for more young men and women in our diocese to respond to God’s call.
- https://worlddayofprayerforvocations.com/
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God our Father,
You made each of us to use our gifts in the Body of Christ.
We ask that You inspire young people whom
you call to priesthood and consecrated life
to courageously follow Your will.
Send workers into Your great harvest
so that the Gospel is preached,
the poor are served with love,
the suffering are comforted,
and Your people are strengthened by the sacraments.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
CONFIRMATION – This weekend, April 20 at 10am, our 8th Grade students from Holy Family and St. Anne will be confirmed at St. Sebastian Church by Bishop Kulik. Continue to keep them in your prayers as they continue their faith journey.
Ali Bergamasco
Ava Bergamasco
Brecklyn Bradburn
Katie Callaway
Jaxon Hurst
Jordyn McDowell
Enzo Ortolona
Ethan Pawlik
Dominic Pireaux
Madalyn Sisko
Emma Smith
Jesse Sobczak
Brooklyn Steeber
Madisyn Wargo
Sophia White
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION – SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 10:00 AM Pray for all who will be receiving their 1st Holy Communion
TAKE OUT DINNER SALE!! – On Sunday, May 5th from noon till 4:00pm, the Holy Name Society of St. Anne Church is hosting a TAKE-OUT only dinner. Meal includes Ravioli or Spaghetti, salad and bread. Cost is $15. Orders can be picked up in the Social Hall.
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FROZEN HOMEMADE RAVIOLI SALE – Stop by the office to purchase. Meat or Cheese Ravioli $12/dozen, Sauce $7/quart
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EXPOSITION AND ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT – Join us EACH Friday morning from 7 AM to 8 AM, followed by the Friday morning mass.
NEW MINISTRY – Due to the increased interest in Eucharistic Adoration at our parish, we would like to offer the opportunity for parishioners to spend more time in quiet prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament. In addition to Eucharistic Adoration every Friday morning from 7 am to 8 am before morning Mass, we would like to increase the hours on the LAST Friday of each month, from 8:30 am following morning Mass until 3:00 pm. As it is necessary to have at least one person present when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration, we are looking for volunteers who would like to join the new ministry. Anyone interested in spending a prayerful hour with Our Lord, please contact Regina Civitello at 724-984-1063 for further details.
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ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED – We are in need of weekend altar servers, Children AND Adults. It really does allow you to experience the Mass from a different perspective while helping with this important ministry. In Luke, Chapter 6, Verse 38, Jesus says “Give, and it shall be given to you.” Children should contact their Faith Formation teacher and adults may call the office. Thank you.
RCIA : Interested in knowing more about this, or refreshing your knowledge and deepening your experience of your faith? Contact Regina Hopewell at [email protected] with your questions.
EUCHARIST FOR THE HOMEBOUND – If you are aware of a homebound parishioner that would like to receive the Eucharist, please contact the office.
CHILD PROTECTION ACT–Because of our support of the Child Protection Act, it is recommended that a parent always accompany their child to the restroom downstairs in the Social Hall.
LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN– We are in need of a few more leaders. Clearances will be needed, but help can be provided in obtaining if necessary. PLEASE contact Rachel Lewis 724-797-2216 .During the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays, Liturgy of the Word for Children is held. A liturgical experience about breaking open the Word of God for little people ages 5-11, the children are gathered so they can be helped to better understand the Word of God. They are sent in a group with their leaders before the Readings and return to the congregation after the Creed. No sign-up is necessary.
KIDS BULLETINS – click here for the newest kids bulletin https://www.stannerostraver.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/the-kids-bulletin-easter-4-21-2024.pdf
Clearances – you can go onto the Diocese of Greensburg website https://www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/youth- protection/clearances/ to complete the needed training.
FUNERAL EULOGIES (Family Remarks)–Please select the Sacraments tab and select Funeral Eulogies.
Upcoming Events
- April 24, 2024, 8:00 am: Wednesday Morning Mass at Holy Family, West Newton
- April 25, 2024, 6:30 pm: 1st Communion Practice
- April 26, 2024, 7:00 am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
- April 26, 2024, 8:00 am: Friday morning Mass
- April 26, 2024, 8:30 am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - Last Friday of Month
Other Happenings Around the Diocese
OPEN THIS LINK For LOTS of additional news around the diocese, click here: https://www.stannerostraver.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bulletin-announcements-for-April-20-21.pdf
CELEBRATION of CATHOLIC SCOUTING – The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting invites all Catholic Scouts and their units and families to a celebration of Catholic Scouting. The annual Scout Convocation Mass will be celebrated at 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 28 by Bishop Larry J. Kulick at St. John the Evangelist Church in Latrobe. Bishop Kulick is an Eagle Scout. Units are welcome and encouraged to bring their unit flags for display. All scouts and families are invited regardless of affiliation. A cookie social will follow. Units, please RSVP to Charles Boyer at [email protected] or Barb Zucconi at [email protected].
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Diocesan Bulletin Announcements
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The first diocesan Kerygma Discipleship Retreat will be held Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19 at Christ Our Shepherd Center in Greensburg. This weekend retreat will be an opportunity for the faithful to listen and hear God’s call and experience a way to live our faith in the modern world through prayer and the Church community.
One of the purposes of the retreat is to form disciples to be active parishioners in your parish. My hope is that participants will gather in small Christian Communities organized by parishes (or groups of nearby parishes) following the retreat. These communities will bring vitality to your parish and be an additional source of support to your ministry. There is more information, including costs and frequently asked questions regarding the retreat on the Diocese website at https://www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/kerygma-discipleship-retreat/ In addition, the registration form for the retreat can be found on this website.
With joy and thanksgiving to God, Bishop Larry J. Kulick, JCL, has called Deacons Craig Alexander, David Slusarick, and John Torres to the responsibility of the Presbyterate.
The priesthood ordination will be celebrated on June 1, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg.
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Catholic Schools News – Millions in Catholic school tuition assistance available SPREAD THE NEWS! The 12 Diocese of Greensburg Catholic schools now have millions of dollars in tuition assistance available! Become a TOP Student today. Visit https://catholicschoolsguide.org/ or call 724-552-2565.
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES (CRS) – Lal’s family is 1 of approximately 4,000 families assisted by CRS after the 2015 earthquake in Nepal. It took skilled masons 25 days to build them a new brick home that’s more resilient against natural disasters. “When the earthquake struck, the house started shaking and it broke apart. We were scared and stayed outside the house for almost four months. Every hour, we would be waking up thinking, “Are we safe? Are we going to have another earthquake?” ~ Lal
Lal’s house was one of the more than 800,000 houses that were destroyed or damaged by the earthquake in Nepal. The government and various humanitarian organizations, including Catholic Relief Services (CRS), launched a massive relief and reconstruction effort to help those affected. When CRS visited Lal’s village and determined his house was unsafe, he was enrolled on the most vulnerable list for his family’s home to be rebuilt. CRS and local partners gave guidance and support by providing technical assistance, construction materials and skilled masons to build Lal’s new home. It took about 25 days to build the brick home using techniques like reinforced concrete bands and roof beams to make it more resilient against future natural disasters. Visit www.crs.org to see how you can help!
VOCATIONS – please continue to pray for all people discerning God’s call throughout our diocese.
Top Student program extended to higher education at Franciscan University . Because of the continued generosity of an anonymous donor, Catholic high school students in the Diocese of Greensburg, or those attending Catholic high schools in Western Pennsylvania, could receive priority for tuition assistance, regardless of income, if they choose to attend Franciscan University of Steubenville. This new initiative is funded by the same anonymous donor who funded the TOP Student program in the Diocese of Greensburg. To date, the TOP Student program has provided tuition assistance to 800 families in Catholic schools across the four counties of the Diocese and has helped to increase enrollment in Diocesan Catholic schools by 20% in just two years; that is one of the largest Catholic school enrollment increases in North America. For information, visit franciscan.edu/JPII-scholarship, call 800-783-6220 or email [email protected].
Help for Ukraine – Support is needed for the Ukrainian Refugee Fund administered by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg, which provides assistance to individuals and families who have been forced to leave their homelands because of war. Visit ccharitiesgreensburg.org/donate/donate-now/ to donate. More than 100 families are on a waiting list to resettle in Western PA.
PRO LIFE
An invitation from Carolyn Cannizzaro,:
Hello Pro-Life Friends, I want to share two important opportunities for you.
1. I recently was certified as a Sidewalk Advocate to pray at Planned Parenthood. The training teaches you your rights and the law about lovingly approaching a PP client before they enter the facility. The best part is, when you are trained, you do not need to commit to hours. You only commit the time you can afford. For myself, I can only commit during the schedule for 40 Days for Life, but did you know that there are Sidewalk Advocates praying in front of PP 365 days a year? Every prayer warrior should be trained to know what to expect, what to look for, and how to love and approach someone who is contemplating an abortion. I personally witnessed someone choosing life a couple of weeks ago. It lifted my Spirit!! If you are interested in the training here is the information:
Upcoming Training
Our next training will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Contact Greg Engelmeyer, [email protected], or Jen at [email protected] and let them know you are interested.
2. The second opportunity of about Walking With Moms in Need, the USCCB initiative to assist families some assistance with basic needs. We will be hosting a WWMN meeting on Thursday, April 25th, at 6:30 pm at the Pastoral Ministry Center in the Meeting Room on the Basement Level. All leaders and those interested in WWMN are welcome to join us. Come and find out what this initiative is all about and how some Parishes are using it to help their local communities. Check out this website for videos and more information about WWMN. This is an awesome way to help in your own Parish and community. Walking with Moms in Need If you plan on attending please contact Carolyn Cannizzaro [email protected] with an RSVP or with any questions. Materials will be provided.
The prayers invoking the intercession of St. Joseph, Defender of Life, are here: www.respectlife.org/prayer-to-st-joseph www.usccb.org/prolife/nationwide-invitation-prayer
Other ways to help could be through fasting, getting involved with praying at an abortion clinic Home – 40 Days for Life Pittsburgh, or praying the Rosary Daily.
CLICK HERE to check out this videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-lQOooYAs8
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Respect Life Resources
- Prayer for pregnant mothers prayer-card-pregnant-mothers
- Serving Moms in need respect life-22-serving-moms-in-need
- Pro-Life Emergency Contact Information:
- Emergency PILL REVERSAL 877-558-0333
- Pro-Life Resource Centers: 24/7 NATIONAL LINK TO HELP:
- https://www.standingwithyou.org
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
- Hope After Abortion: PROJECT RACHEL 888-456-HOPE(4673)
- https://hopeafterabortion.com or [email protected]
- https://www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org/get-involved/pro-life-resources/
Giving
Donate online to St. Anne by clicking the GIVING TAB to access OSV (Our Sunday Visitor). Log in or create an account. Here you can make contributions as recurring or one-time donations for weekly collections and also special collections. Just click on the Fund account you wish to contribute to. You also have access to your account showing YTD donations and yearly tax statements.
To donate to the DLA, click below
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Hallow
Try the Hallow app – Catholic prayer app – https://hallow.com/
Easter with the Early Church – Be transformed this Easter Season as Matt Fradd, Fr. Malachy, CFR, George H. Xanthis and Patricia Heaton take us through the lives of the early Christians who knew Jesus firsthand and followed after the Apostles. Each day will feature one of their stories and a specific topic to explore. We’ll pray alongside them and practice different styles of prayer they would’ve learned. We’ll understand what they believed and why they were willing to die for their faith. And in seeing the transformational power of the Resurrection over the first 400 years of the Church, we’ll also ask God to transform our lives along the way.
Important Announcements
SCAM CALLS/EMAILS/TEXT MESSAGES
We have become aware of parishioners who have been receiving phone calls, Emails or text messages pretending to be from clergy or individuals and requesting gift cards or cash be sent to them. If you receive any sort of message who is asking for money or goods, be sure to verify the identity of the person calling you. It is possible for someone to make a call or text message/Email appear to come from a number that you know even if it is coming from a totally different place. There is no way to prevent this activity but want to make you aware so that no one falls victim.
2023 Annual Report
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Click here to see our 2023 Annual Report https://www.stannerostraver.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/250-Saint-Anne-Report-2023_V1.pdf
Clergy, Mass and Confession Times
Pastor – Father Roselo A. Melloria
Weekend Assistant – Fr. Richard J. Zelik, OFM, Cap
Visit http://www.capuchin.com
Weekend
Saturday: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Daily
Monday and Friday at 8:00 A.M.
Each Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
7:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m.
First Friday Mass
8:00 a.m. Coffee reception to follow.
Last Friday of each month Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 8:30 am to 3:00 pm – check calendar
Holy Day Vigil
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Reconciliation
Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.