St Edward Catholic Church A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

120 St Edwards Lane Herminie PA 15637

A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

Year A - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 5 2020

Parish Mission Statement We of St Edward are a large parish family diverse in age community and background We are united by a shared Catholic faith offering hospitality and opportunities for spiritual growth Our baptismal commitment is continually renewed by living and proclaiming the word of God through our celebration of the sacraments especially the Eucharist The proclaiming of our faith is found in our example and participation in the world With the help of the Holy Spirit we strive to grow in Christ during our journey of a lifetime

PASTORAL STAFF Rev Richard J Ulam OSB Administrator rulamdioceseofgreensburgorg Mr John D Zombar Deacon jzombardioceseofgreensburgorg Mrs Cheryl Hall Director of Faith Formation challdioceseofgreensburgorg Mrs Robin Stahl Director of Music Ministry rstahldioceseofgreensburgorg Mrs Glenda E Sekerchak Administrative Secretary gsekerchakdioceseofgreensburgorg

Mrs Lisa Arch Secretary for Faith Formation larchdioceseofgreensburgorg Mr Jack Heinzic Custodian Mrs Donna Bricker Rectory Domestic

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 600 pm Sunday 900 am Regional Mass at St Barbara Church in Harrison City Sunday at 600 pm Weekdays - Tues amp Thurs 1130 am First Friday 1130 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Confession on Saturday at 515 pm Sacrament of Baptism Parents must attend a Baptism Class Please call the parish office to schedule Sacrament of Marriage Contact the pastor and arrange date at least 1 year in advance Attendance at Marriage Prep Program is required Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Adults interested in becoming Catholic should contact the Faith Formation Office Ministry to the Sick amp Homebound Communion calls to the sick and homebound and those confined in nursing homes are made regularly Please notify the parish office Prayer Chain Please contact Karen Rumbaugh 724-864-5066 or e-mail kmrumbaughgmailcom

Contact us Parish Office 724-446-5197

Parish Fax 724-446-1433 SVDP Help Line 724-493-3987 E-Mail stedwarddioceseofgreensburgorg Parish Web wwwsaint-edwardorg Diocesan Web

wwwdioceseofgreensburgorg

ST EDWARD PARISH A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust JULY 5 2020 HERMINIE PA FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Many years ago there was a very popular Christian poster that did nothing but list names for God from the scriptures While it included powerful names like ldquoLion of Judahrdquo and ldquoWonderful Counselorrdquo as a whole it was a sharp contrast to the simple and beautiful images present in our scriptures today The prophet Zechariah prefigures the Christ coming in meekly and mildly on an assmdashthe vision we might have of Palm Sunday In Romans Saint Paul reveals to us our truer selves calling us to embrace the Spirit of Christ put aside our fleshly beings and live more fully in Christ In the Gospel of Matthew Jesus bypasses the learned and God reveals things to the childlike We are presented with a simple straightforward approach to God and to finding God

OUR COMPLICATED LIVES We live in an age and a society that has never been more educated or had a higher standard of living yet never have we carried as much debt Many are living beyond their means We have so many resources and time-saving devices at our hands yet our lives are more complex than ever While many people may not engage in extreme manual labor we rarely escape our jobs Many are connected through phones and constantly receive calls texts and emails Others spend hours in traffic on their daily commutes or pack on the frequent flyer miles We spend hours binge-watching our favorite shows Many children are accustomed to being in front of a screen all the time and no longer know how to play creatively The statistics for those who continue to leave the Church and all forms of organized religion also continue to rise While there is no such thing as a ldquogood old daysrdquo to return to there was something to be said for sleeping soundly after putting in a good dayrsquos work and for a family gathering around the table for a shared meal For many this model for eucharist rarely exists Jesus knows and feels our pains and calls out ldquoCome to me all you who labor and are burdened and I will give you restrdquo

SAT JULY 4 600pm For the Living amp Deceased Members of St Edward Parish SUN JULY 5 900am MaryLou Klus (Anni) (Sisters Eleanor amp Georgean) ____________________________________________________ MON JULY 6 No Mass Today TUE JULY 7 1130am Harry Jackson (Anni) (Wife Elaine) WED JULY 8 No Mass Today THU JULY 9 1130am Patrick amp Wilmina Moran (BR) (Son Mike) FRI JULY 10 No Mass Today ____________________________________________________ SAT JULY 11 600pm Deceased Members - Zavosky Framily (Anthony Zavosky amp Janet Traupman) SUN JULY 12 900am For the Living amp Deceased Members of St Edward Parish

HELP AVAILABLE If you are in need of Food or other assistance during this pandemic please contact our St Vincent de Paul Helpline at 724-493-3987 Please leave a message and your phone call will be returned

CLEARANCE UPDATE All those who volunteer in church ministry received notification from the parish office on renewing their clearances It has been 5 years for almost all of our volunteers and the following clearances will need to be updated - Child Abuse Criminal Record Check Fingerprint Affidavit and Virtus Re-certification Training

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION ldquoFor my yoke is easy and my burden lightrdquo (Matthew 1130)

When we think of being good stewards we may think that God is asking too much of us when He calls us to generously share our time talent and treasure However we must remember that we are not ldquoownersrdquo of anything we are merely ldquostewardsrdquo of the gifts God has given us All He is asking is that we give back a small portion in gratitude of what He has already given to us The Church cannot survive without your financial support Please continue to support the church during these trying times

DEACON JOHN ZOMBAR

RECEIVES NEW ASSIGNMENT

6212020

My friends and faith family at St Edward Parish and Seven Dolors Parish

As I look forward to beginning a new assignment I cannot help but also feel sorrow at parting company with you all You welcomed me into your parishes with the warmth with open arms and I have made many friends While my stay my faith journey here has been short it has also certainly been eventful and you all have helped me learn and grow much as a deacon and a person Hopefully during this period while we accompanied each other along our faith journeys I was in some small way also able to help you to draw closer to our Lord and to assist you along your journey I most humbly thank you all for all your prayers and for all the kindness you have shown me Please continue to pray for all who answer Godrsquos call to serve as Priests and Deacons You will always be in my prayers

God Bless

Deacon John Zombar

Those wishing to send well wishes to Deacon John can send them here to St Edward and we will make sure that he receives them

May God bless you and be with you Deacon John as you begin a new assignment as Deacon of Saint Paul Parish and Saint Bruno Parish Greensburg

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS - Joseph Lord and Frieda Bogac of our parish who died this past week A Funeral Mass and Liturgy Service were celebrated on June 25th and July 3rd May they rest in peace PRAYERS amp SYMPATHY - To Dr Walter Shutty of our parish whose mother Sophia Shutty of Mt Pleasant died on June 21st To Michael amp Dorothy Mudry of our parish whose son Michael A Mudry of Ohio died on June 18th Please remember them in your prayers GLUTEN FREE COMMUNION HOSTS AVAILABLE - The parish has Gluten Free Communion Hosts available Please let the priest know before Mass so the host can be consecrated for you PARISH GOLF OUTING - Has been re-scheduled for Friday September 25th at the Madison Club More news will follow Mark your calendar SVDP CLOTHING amp SHOE BIN - Do you have gently used clothes and shoes that you are no longer needing Please bring them to the SVDP Blue Bin located in the lower parking lot Thank you for your donations HELP NEEDED AROUND THE CHURCH - With our parish facility this size we are always looking for volunteers to do weeding pruning cleaning etc around the parish plant If you have some free time this summer simply come over any day and anytime that is convenient for you and help out anyway that you can Much weeding is needed done in the flower beds around the church school and convent building We have a beautiful landscaped church but it takes a lot of work to maintain Your help would be greatly appreciated SUMMER HELP NEEDED TO WATER PLANTS - The Altar Rosary Society planted many beautiful flowers in the front planters of the church and around the main front entrance of the church Can you help for just 1 week in the summer to water these plants if need be Please call Arlene at 724-446-0321 ST VINCENT SUMMER PROGRAM - Registration is open for the Faith and Reason Summer Program at Saint Vincent College The intensive one-week exploration of the Catholic liberal arts tradition will be conducted as a day camp from July 20-24 on Saint Vincentrsquos Latrobe campus while participants will also have the option to take part in the program virtually The Faith and Reason Summer Program is designed for high school and first-year college students seeking an opportunity to come to a richer understanding of the Catholic faith and its integration in higher education Admission is open to students aged 15 and older with limited space available For more information visit httpswwwstvincenteduacademicssummer-sessionsfaith-and-reason For questions contact Dr Michael Krom program director at michaelkromstvincentedu PATHWAYS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION - Will take place this year at St John the Baptist Church in Scottdale Weekly sessions are held on Tuesdays from 630-900pm Program begins on Saturday September 12th Course fee is $15000 and financial assistance is available through the Francis Fund at the Diocese Brochures are on the bulletin table or you may call 724-837-0901 ext 1249 for information Let your faith ldquoseek understandingrdquo about what it means to be Catholic Disciples of Jesus Christ who are called and gifted by God for others

GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE amp TOUR - Learn more about Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School by joining a Virtual Open House where you can meet administrators faculty and staff learn about the schoolrsquos college-prep curriculum see how Catholic identity is at the center of the schoolrsquos mission and get a taste of the schoolrsquos many extracurricular and athletic offerings Visit wwwgcchsorg and complete the short registration form and the Virtual Open House link will be sent to you immediately Make a Centurion Connection today

CLEARANCE UPDATE All those who volunteer in church ministry received notification from the parish office on renewing their clearances It has been 5 years for almost all of our volunteers and the following clearances will need to be updated - Child Abuse Criminal Record Check Fingerprint Affidavit and Virtus Re-certification Training

If you do not receive the parish offertory envelope packet please consider making a donation to these additional collections this month of July Monthly Offering Debt Reduction Church Improvement Simply place these donations in a regular envelope with your name collection name and amounts written on the envelope Thank you for supporting the parish

THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The 100th Anniversary celebration scheduled for this year will be postponed until next year due to the pandemic The Anniversary Committee will be meeting in late summer to set the schedule for next year Information will be forthcoming in the bulletin

ST EDWARD PARISH A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust JULY 5 2020 HERMINIE PA FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Many years ago there was a very popular Christian poster that did nothing but list names for God from the scriptures While it included powerful names like ldquoLion of Judahrdquo and ldquoWonderful Counselorrdquo as a whole it was a sharp contrast to the simple and beautiful images present in our scriptures today The prophet Zechariah prefigures the Christ coming in meekly and mildly on an assmdashthe vision we might have of Palm Sunday In Romans Saint Paul reveals to us our truer selves calling us to embrace the Spirit of Christ put aside our fleshly beings and live more fully in Christ In the Gospel of Matthew Jesus bypasses the learned and God reveals things to the childlike We are presented with a simple straightforward approach to God and to finding God

OUR COMPLICATED LIVES We live in an age and a society that has never been more educated or had a higher standard of living yet never have we carried as much debt Many are living beyond their means We have so many resources and time-saving devices at our hands yet our lives are more complex than ever While many people may not engage in extreme manual labor we rarely escape our jobs Many are connected through phones and constantly receive calls texts and emails Others spend hours in traffic on their daily commutes or pack on the frequent flyer miles We spend hours binge-watching our favorite shows Many children are accustomed to being in front of a screen all the time and no longer know how to play creatively The statistics for those who continue to leave the Church and all forms of organized religion also continue to rise While there is no such thing as a ldquogood old daysrdquo to return to there was something to be said for sleeping soundly after putting in a good dayrsquos work and for a family gathering around the table for a shared meal For many this model for eucharist rarely exists Jesus knows and feels our pains and calls out ldquoCome to me all you who labor and are burdened and I will give you restrdquo

SAT JULY 4 600pm For the Living amp Deceased Members of St Edward Parish SUN JULY 5 900am MaryLou Klus (Anni) (Sisters Eleanor amp Georgean) ____________________________________________________ MON JULY 6 No Mass Today TUE JULY 7 1130am Harry Jackson (Anni) (Wife Elaine) WED JULY 8 No Mass Today THU JULY 9 1130am Patrick amp Wilmina Moran (BR) (Son Mike) FRI JULY 10 No Mass Today ____________________________________________________ SAT JULY 11 600pm Deceased Members - Zavosky Framily (Anthony Zavosky amp Janet Traupman) SUN JULY 12 900am For the Living amp Deceased Members of St Edward Parish

HELP AVAILABLE If you are in need of Food or other assistance during this pandemic please contact our St Vincent de Paul Helpline at 724-493-3987 Please leave a message and your phone call will be returned

CLEARANCE UPDATE All those who volunteer in church ministry received notification from the parish office on renewing their clearances It has been 5 years for almost all of our volunteers and the following clearances will need to be updated - Child Abuse Criminal Record Check Fingerprint Affidavit and Virtus Re-certification Training

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION ldquoFor my yoke is easy and my burden lightrdquo (Matthew 1130)

When we think of being good stewards we may think that God is asking too much of us when He calls us to generously share our time talent and treasure However we must remember that we are not ldquoownersrdquo of anything we are merely ldquostewardsrdquo of the gifts God has given us All He is asking is that we give back a small portion in gratitude of what He has already given to us The Church cannot survive without your financial support Please continue to support the church during these trying times

DEACON JOHN ZOMBAR

RECEIVES NEW ASSIGNMENT

6212020

My friends and faith family at St Edward Parish and Seven Dolors Parish

As I look forward to beginning a new assignment I cannot help but also feel sorrow at parting company with you all You welcomed me into your parishes with the warmth with open arms and I have made many friends While my stay my faith journey here has been short it has also certainly been eventful and you all have helped me learn and grow much as a deacon and a person Hopefully during this period while we accompanied each other along our faith journeys I was in some small way also able to help you to draw closer to our Lord and to assist you along your journey I most humbly thank you all for all your prayers and for all the kindness you have shown me Please continue to pray for all who answer Godrsquos call to serve as Priests and Deacons You will always be in my prayers

God Bless

Deacon John Zombar

Those wishing to send well wishes to Deacon John can send them here to St Edward and we will make sure that he receives them

May God bless you and be with you Deacon John as you begin a new assignment as Deacon of Saint Paul Parish and Saint Bruno Parish Greensburg

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS - Joseph Lord and Frieda Bogac of our parish who died this past week A Funeral Mass and Liturgy Service were celebrated on June 25th and July 3rd May they rest in peace PRAYERS amp SYMPATHY - To Dr Walter Shutty of our parish whose mother Sophia Shutty of Mt Pleasant died on June 21st To Michael amp Dorothy Mudry of our parish whose son Michael A Mudry of Ohio died on June 18th Please remember them in your prayers GLUTEN FREE COMMUNION HOSTS AVAILABLE - The parish has Gluten Free Communion Hosts available Please let the priest know before Mass so the host can be consecrated for you PARISH GOLF OUTING - Has been re-scheduled for Friday September 25th at the Madison Club More news will follow Mark your calendar SVDP CLOTHING amp SHOE BIN - Do you have gently used clothes and shoes that you are no longer needing Please bring them to the SVDP Blue Bin located in the lower parking lot Thank you for your donations HELP NEEDED AROUND THE CHURCH - With our parish facility this size we are always looking for volunteers to do weeding pruning cleaning etc around the parish plant If you have some free time this summer simply come over any day and anytime that is convenient for you and help out anyway that you can Much weeding is needed done in the flower beds around the church school and convent building We have a beautiful landscaped church but it takes a lot of work to maintain Your help would be greatly appreciated SUMMER HELP NEEDED TO WATER PLANTS - The Altar Rosary Society planted many beautiful flowers in the front planters of the church and around the main front entrance of the church Can you help for just 1 week in the summer to water these plants if need be Please call Arlene at 724-446-0321 ST VINCENT SUMMER PROGRAM - Registration is open for the Faith and Reason Summer Program at Saint Vincent College The intensive one-week exploration of the Catholic liberal arts tradition will be conducted as a day camp from July 20-24 on Saint Vincentrsquos Latrobe campus while participants will also have the option to take part in the program virtually The Faith and Reason Summer Program is designed for high school and first-year college students seeking an opportunity to come to a richer understanding of the Catholic faith and its integration in higher education Admission is open to students aged 15 and older with limited space available For more information visit httpswwwstvincenteduacademicssummer-sessionsfaith-and-reason For questions contact Dr Michael Krom program director at michaelkromstvincentedu PATHWAYS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION - Will take place this year at St John the Baptist Church in Scottdale Weekly sessions are held on Tuesdays from 630-900pm Program begins on Saturday September 12th Course fee is $15000 and financial assistance is available through the Francis Fund at the Diocese Brochures are on the bulletin table or you may call 724-837-0901 ext 1249 for information Let your faith ldquoseek understandingrdquo about what it means to be Catholic Disciples of Jesus Christ who are called and gifted by God for others

GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE amp TOUR - Learn more about Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School by joining a Virtual Open House where you can meet administrators faculty and staff learn about the schoolrsquos college-prep curriculum see how Catholic identity is at the center of the schoolrsquos mission and get a taste of the schoolrsquos many extracurricular and athletic offerings Visit wwwgcchsorg and complete the short registration form and the Virtual Open House link will be sent to you immediately Make a Centurion Connection today

CLEARANCE UPDATE All those who volunteer in church ministry received notification from the parish office on renewing their clearances It has been 5 years for almost all of our volunteers and the following clearances will need to be updated - Child Abuse Criminal Record Check Fingerprint Affidavit and Virtus Re-certification Training

If you do not receive the parish offertory envelope packet please consider making a donation to these additional collections this month of July Monthly Offering Debt Reduction Church Improvement Simply place these donations in a regular envelope with your name collection name and amounts written on the envelope Thank you for supporting the parish

THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The 100th Anniversary celebration scheduled for this year will be postponed until next year due to the pandemic The Anniversary Committee will be meeting in late summer to set the schedule for next year Information will be forthcoming in the bulletin

DEACON JOHN ZOMBAR

RECEIVES NEW ASSIGNMENT

6212020

My friends and faith family at St Edward Parish and Seven Dolors Parish

As I look forward to beginning a new assignment I cannot help but also feel sorrow at parting company with you all You welcomed me into your parishes with the warmth with open arms and I have made many friends While my stay my faith journey here has been short it has also certainly been eventful and you all have helped me learn and grow much as a deacon and a person Hopefully during this period while we accompanied each other along our faith journeys I was in some small way also able to help you to draw closer to our Lord and to assist you along your journey I most humbly thank you all for all your prayers and for all the kindness you have shown me Please continue to pray for all who answer Godrsquos call to serve as Priests and Deacons You will always be in my prayers

God Bless

Deacon John Zombar

Those wishing to send well wishes to Deacon John can send them here to St Edward and we will make sure that he receives them

May God bless you and be with you Deacon John as you begin a new assignment as Deacon of Saint Paul Parish and Saint Bruno Parish Greensburg

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS - Joseph Lord and Frieda Bogac of our parish who died this past week A Funeral Mass and Liturgy Service were celebrated on June 25th and July 3rd May they rest in peace PRAYERS amp SYMPATHY - To Dr Walter Shutty of our parish whose mother Sophia Shutty of Mt Pleasant died on June 21st To Michael amp Dorothy Mudry of our parish whose son Michael A Mudry of Ohio died on June 18th Please remember them in your prayers GLUTEN FREE COMMUNION HOSTS AVAILABLE - The parish has Gluten Free Communion Hosts available Please let the priest know before Mass so the host can be consecrated for you PARISH GOLF OUTING - Has been re-scheduled for Friday September 25th at the Madison Club More news will follow Mark your calendar SVDP CLOTHING amp SHOE BIN - Do you have gently used clothes and shoes that you are no longer needing Please bring them to the SVDP Blue Bin located in the lower parking lot Thank you for your donations HELP NEEDED AROUND THE CHURCH - With our parish facility this size we are always looking for volunteers to do weeding pruning cleaning etc around the parish plant If you have some free time this summer simply come over any day and anytime that is convenient for you and help out anyway that you can Much weeding is needed done in the flower beds around the church school and convent building We have a beautiful landscaped church but it takes a lot of work to maintain Your help would be greatly appreciated SUMMER HELP NEEDED TO WATER PLANTS - The Altar Rosary Society planted many beautiful flowers in the front planters of the church and around the main front entrance of the church Can you help for just 1 week in the summer to water these plants if need be Please call Arlene at 724-446-0321 ST VINCENT SUMMER PROGRAM - Registration is open for the Faith and Reason Summer Program at Saint Vincent College The intensive one-week exploration of the Catholic liberal arts tradition will be conducted as a day camp from July 20-24 on Saint Vincentrsquos Latrobe campus while participants will also have the option to take part in the program virtually The Faith and Reason Summer Program is designed for high school and first-year college students seeking an opportunity to come to a richer understanding of the Catholic faith and its integration in higher education Admission is open to students aged 15 and older with limited space available For more information visit httpswwwstvincenteduacademicssummer-sessionsfaith-and-reason For questions contact Dr Michael Krom program director at michaelkromstvincentedu PATHWAYS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION - Will take place this year at St John the Baptist Church in Scottdale Weekly sessions are held on Tuesdays from 630-900pm Program begins on Saturday September 12th Course fee is $15000 and financial assistance is available through the Francis Fund at the Diocese Brochures are on the bulletin table or you may call 724-837-0901 ext 1249 for information Let your faith ldquoseek understandingrdquo about what it means to be Catholic Disciples of Jesus Christ who are called and gifted by God for others

GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE amp TOUR - Learn more about Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School by joining a Virtual Open House where you can meet administrators faculty and staff learn about the schoolrsquos college-prep curriculum see how Catholic identity is at the center of the schoolrsquos mission and get a taste of the schoolrsquos many extracurricular and athletic offerings Visit wwwgcchsorg and complete the short registration form and the Virtual Open House link will be sent to you immediately Make a Centurion Connection today

CLEARANCE UPDATE All those who volunteer in church ministry received notification from the parish office on renewing their clearances It has been 5 years for almost all of our volunteers and the following clearances will need to be updated - Child Abuse Criminal Record Check Fingerprint Affidavit and Virtus Re-certification Training

If you do not receive the parish offertory envelope packet please consider making a donation to these additional collections this month of July Monthly Offering Debt Reduction Church Improvement Simply place these donations in a regular envelope with your name collection name and amounts written on the envelope Thank you for supporting the parish

THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The 100th Anniversary celebration scheduled for this year will be postponed until next year due to the pandemic The Anniversary Committee will be meeting in late summer to set the schedule for next year Information will be forthcoming in the bulletin

VOTIVE LIGHTS DECEASED + Carmine Cortazzo Sr Ernestine amp Joseph Ostroski Frank amp Irene Pavsek Jessica Strasser Mary Lou Tatsch Luigi amp Carmela Veltri SPECIAL INTENTION - Anthony Angie Cortazzo Coulson Family David Faltz Family ANampE Grebur Dennis Krevokuch Nick amp Meaghan Rohac Family Rumbaugh Family Turkovich Family Heather L Zarisky

RESERVED VOTIVE LIGHTS

DECEASED + Paul P amp Rose Adams and Catherine M Adams Adolph amp Jennie Baloh Andrew Bencloski Violet amp Richard Bencloski William amp Mary A Beran and Anna Marie Beran Sylvester Boban Dorothy Bolam amp Arthur Meneghini Laurie Lynn Burns and Martin J amp Elsie Garcar Anthony amp Elizabeth Cambruzzi Gregory amp Ethel Diffendal Virginia Falcsik Bill amp Joanne Gilchrist Justino amp Helen Gioannini John amp Elizabeth Hazlinsky Thomas amp Margaret Hazlinsky Sr and Thomas Hazlinsky Jr Albert amp Anna Lazar Rita McArdle Mary D Moran Patrick amp Wilmina Moran Mike OrsquoNeill William amp Patricia Radziwon and Sandy Foster Matt Rendulich Grace (Boots) Sabljak Paul Slobodnjak Eugene Stefanacci Stefanacci Family Ralph J Vincent SPECIAL INTENTION - Nancy amp Glenn Merlin

ldquoCome to me all you who labor and are burdened and I will give you restrdquo

mdash Matthew 1128

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday Zec 99-10 Ps 1451-2 8-11 13-14 Rom 89 11-13 Mt 1125-30 Monday Hos 216 17b-18 21-22 Ps 1452-9 Mt 918-26 Tuesday Hos 84-7 11-13 Ps 1153-10 Mt 932-38 Wednesday Hos 101-3 7-8 12 Ps 1052-7 Mt 101-7 Thursday Hos 111-4 8e-9 Ps 802ac 3b 15-16 Mt 107-15 Friday Hos 142-10 Ps 513-4 8-9 12-14 17 Mt 1016-23 Saturday Is 61-8 Ps 931-2 5 Mt 1024-33 Sunday Is 5510-11 Ps 6510-14 Rom 818-23 Mt 131-23 [1-9] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday St Maria Goretti Thursday St Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions Saturday St Benedict

SHARE THE BURDEN

ldquoCome to me all you who labor and are burdened and I will give you restrdquo (Matthew 1128) These words of our Savior seem to be in stark contrast to the previous chapter from the same Gospel when we were told that if we do not take up our crosses we are not worthy of Christ Connecting these two messages might help us on our faith journeys Being a follower of Christ surely means that we must embrace the cross in its mystery of both suffering and triumph This is something that we need not do alone for the burden is often too heavy for us to carry by ourselves Who then do we turn to We can turn to the Body of Christmdashthe community of disciples gathered for worship When we find the burden too heavy let us remember that we can share that burden with our Christian sisters and brothers who can help bring us rest

Through the prophet Isaiah God reassures us in troubling

times

Do not be afraid mdash I am with you

I am your God mdash let nothing terrify you

I will make you strong and help you

I will protect you and save you

Isaiah 4110

Our faith in God can be a source of comfort and strength in

the days and weeks ahead Sacred Heart of Jesus protect us

St Edward pray for us

ON-LINE CHURCH DONATIONS Visit our parish website at wwwsaint-edwardorg to make your contribution to the church by credit card debit card or withdrawn from your bank account using ldquoOur Sunday Visitorrdquo which is located on the front page of the parish website You can even do a quick give while you are away on vacation

Graduation is a real milestone a very important step in the journey to adult maturity We want to congratulate the young adults and their families from our parish who responded to our invitation and will attend the 900am Graduate Mass today followed by a continental breakfast in Edwardian hall for graduates and their immediate family members We also want to thank those who have been involved in the parish throughout High School as Masters of Ceremony Parish Ushers Adult Choir members and Youth Ministry students Just as many of you will be leaving home to go on to different Colleges so too yoursquoll be leaving your parish family Saint Edward Our prayer is that you will take with you wherever you go the values that you have learned and that you will maintain your faithfulness to God and His church May He hold you in the palm of His hand and bless your new endeavors with much success and happiness Just as your familiesrsquo location will always be ldquohomerdquo for you know that so will Saint Edward always be here as your faith family your ldquospiritual homerdquo

Because of the Covid 19 Pandemic we had to cancel our summer festival as we know it but the festival committee brought about a new idea A ldquoFood Truck Rallyrdquo will be held here at St Edward on Sunday July 26

th from 1200 Noon to 600 PM (rain or shine) in the

school parking lot We will practice social distancing with tents and seating so you may ldquoeat-inrdquo or take-outrdquo An 1130am Mass will be added on this Sunday so you may stop down after Mass We will again sponsor our Raffle Baskets (Chinese Auction Baskets) Gift Card Raffle Instant Bingo 5050 Raffle along with Beer amp Wine Pop amp Water Ice Cream Pizza Music by the Woods Family Trio from 2-5pm etc The 5 trucks offering meal items

bull Tovirsquos (Chicago dogs fries and beef sandwiches)

bull Edgarrsquos Best Tacos (authentic tostados nachos tacos empanadas etc)

bull Cominrsquo in Hot BBQ

bull Klosky Hunky Cuisine (stuffed cabbage halushki pierogis)

bull Ash amp Kris Kitchen (Greek Mediterranean) 2 more trucks offering dessert items

bull McFeelyrsquos Arctic Ice

bull Carnival Treats (fried oreos funnel cakes nachos lemonade)

Donations Accepted - Due to the pandemic and the canceling of the festival we will not have our annual book of Raffle Tickets for you to sell To help offset expenses we are asking families to make a donation to the church Any amount will help us $5 $10 $15 etc Checks can be made payable to St Edward Church and please mark Food Truck Rally on the memo line Gift Cards Needed - Parishioners are asked to help the parish by purchasing a Gift Card for the raffle Any denomination would be greatly appreciated Maybe you already have a Gift Card that you received and will not use Please consider donating it to the parish All Gift Cards will be needed by July 22nd Simply place in a white envelope and mark Food Truck Rally and drop it in the collection basket Thank you for your support of the parish Raffle Baskets Needed - Last year the Raffle Basket was a huge success with a profit of $255000 Are you able to donate a basket for the festival or get together with friends to get a basket together Please call the parish office at 724-446-5197 for information or to let us know what type of basket you will be donating in support of the parish All parish organizations are asked to help with this project All families in the parish will receive information in the mail on ways that you can help to make this a successful fund-raiser for the parish

IMPORTANT DATES SCHEDULED First Holy Communion - Sunday August 2nd at a special 1100 AM Mass Confirmation - Thursday August 6th at 700 PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) for First Communion Students and Confirmation Students will be held on Wednesday July 22nd at 700 PM All students must receive Confession before celebrating First Communion or Confirmation

DIOCESAN LENTEN APPEAL UPDATE Parish Goal $8500000 Gifts to Date $6558000

270 Families have responded - 49

We have surpassed our Diocesan Assessment and are now working towards reaching our parish goal If you have not participated in this yearrsquos appeal itrsquos not too late Please consider a gift or pledge Additional envelopes are available in the church vestibule A special thank you to all those who have responded to this yearrsquos campaign especially during these trying times for your generosity

Graduation is a real milestone a very important step in the journey to adult maturity We want to congratulate the young adults and their families from our parish who responded to our invitation and will attend the 900am Graduate Mass today followed by a continental breakfast in Edwardian hall for graduates and their immediate family members We also want to thank those who have been involved in the parish throughout High School as Masters of Ceremony Parish Ushers Adult Choir members and Youth Ministry students Just as many of you will be leaving home to go on to different Colleges so too yoursquoll be leaving your parish family Saint Edward Our prayer is that you will take with you wherever you go the values that you have learned and that you will maintain your faithfulness to God and His church May He hold you in the palm of His hand and bless your new endeavors with much success and happiness Just as your familiesrsquo location will always be ldquohomerdquo for you know that so will Saint Edward always be here as your faith family your ldquospiritual homerdquo

Because of the Covid 19 Pandemic we had to cancel our summer festival as we know it but the festival committee brought about a new idea A ldquoFood Truck Rallyrdquo will be held here at St Edward on Sunday July 26

th from 1200 Noon to 600 PM (rain or shine) in the

school parking lot We will practice social distancing with tents and seating so you may ldquoeat-inrdquo or take-outrdquo An 1130am Mass will be added on this Sunday so you may stop down after Mass We will again sponsor our Raffle Baskets (Chinese Auction Baskets) Gift Card Raffle Instant Bingo 5050 Raffle along with Beer amp Wine Pop amp Water Ice Cream Pizza Music by the Woods Family Trio from 2-5pm etc The 5 trucks offering meal items

bull Tovirsquos (Chicago dogs fries and beef sandwiches)

bull Edgarrsquos Best Tacos (authentic tostados nachos tacos empanadas etc)

bull Cominrsquo in Hot BBQ

bull Klosky Hunky Cuisine (stuffed cabbage halushki pierogis)

bull Ash amp Kris Kitchen (Greek Mediterranean) 2 more trucks offering dessert items

bull McFeelyrsquos Arctic Ice

bull Carnival Treats (fried oreos funnel cakes nachos lemonade)

Donations Accepted - Due to the pandemic and the canceling of the festival we will not have our annual book of Raffle Tickets for you to sell To help offset expenses we are asking families to make a donation to the church Any amount will help us $5 $10 $15 etc Checks can be made payable to St Edward Church and please mark Food Truck Rally on the memo line Gift Cards Needed - Parishioners are asked to help the parish by purchasing a Gift Card for the raffle Any denomination would be greatly appreciated Maybe you already have a Gift Card that you received and will not use Please consider donating it to the parish All Gift Cards will be needed by July 22nd Simply place in a white envelope and mark Food Truck Rally and drop it in the collection basket Thank you for your support of the parish Raffle Baskets Needed - Last year the Raffle Basket was a huge success with a profit of $255000 Are you able to donate a basket for the festival or get together with friends to get a basket together Please call the parish office at 724-446-5197 for information or to let us know what type of basket you will be donating in support of the parish All parish organizations are asked to help with this project All families in the parish will receive information in the mail on ways that you can help to make this a successful fund-raiser for the parish

IMPORTANT DATES SCHEDULED First Holy Communion - Sunday August 2nd at a special 1100 AM Mass Confirmation - Thursday August 6th at 700 PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) for First Communion Students and Confirmation Students will be held on Wednesday July 22nd at 700 PM All students must receive Confession before celebrating First Communion or Confirmation

DIOCESAN LENTEN APPEAL UPDATE Parish Goal $8500000 Gifts to Date $6558000

270 Families have responded - 49

We have surpassed our Diocesan Assessment and are now working towards reaching our parish goal If you have not participated in this yearrsquos appeal itrsquos not too late Please consider a gift or pledge Additional envelopes are available in the church vestibule A special thank you to all those who have responded to this yearrsquos campaign especially during these trying times for your generosity