St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 School House Lane, P.O. Box 330, Donegal, PA 15628 724-593-7479

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

St. Raymond of the Mountains Parish Mission Statement

We, the parish of St. Raymond of the Mountains (Donegal, PA)

are situated in a resort area and comprised of many rural communi-

ties. We come together to share and strengthen our faith in God

and each other by celebrating the sacraments and striving to follow

God’s teaching. We are called to be open to the Holy Spirit and to

build a stronger Faith Community by serving the needs of others,

by educating, and by welcoming all.

BAPTISMS:

Please contact the Parish Office for Baptism.

MARRIAGES:

Arrangements should be made with the Pastor

at least one year in advance.

Contact Information:

Parish Office ............................... 724-593-7479

Parish Fax ................................... 724-593-5934

Website - www.straymondchurch.org

Online Giving Service

(web base electronic contributions, safe & secure) Visit www.straymondchurch.org, select the Online

Giving link and follow the commands

Catholic Charities Help Line 1-866-409-6455

In the event of inclement weather: Please check our parish

activities of cancellations at KDKA channel 2

CONFESSIONS:

Saturday: 3:30 PM.

MASSES:

Saturday (Vigil): 4:30 PM.

Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Daily Mass: 8:00 AM at St. Raymond Chapel

(under office) Except Friday.

An Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction:

Every First Friday of the month after the 8:00 AM Mass until 10:00 AM.

Holy Days: See bulletin

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM to

4:00 PM. Closed Friday.

April 21, 2019

Parish Staff:

Rev. Richard J. Kosisko, Administrator

Email ……………... rkosisko@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Rev. Teodoro Abner Cortezano, Parochial Vicar

Email ………….... tcortezano@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Bill Pospisil, Coordinator of Faith Formation

Email……..……….. bpospisil@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Mary Strucaly, Parish Secretary

Email……….…. ....mstrucaly@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Addy Evangeliste, Bulletin & Parish Website Email………….. aevangeliste@dioceseofgreensburg.org

St. Raymond of the Mountains Church April 21, 2019

Readings for the week of April 21, 2019

Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17,

22-23 [24]/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8

Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or Lk 24:13-35

Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8,

9-10, 11 [1]/Mt 28:8-15

Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20 and 22

[5b]/Jn 20:11-18

Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [3b]

Lk 24:13-35

Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9

[2ab]/Lk 24:35-48

Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118: 1-2 and 4, 22-24,

25-27a [22]/Jn 21:1-14

Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:1 and 14-15ab, 16-18,

19-21 [21a]/Mk 16:9-15

Next Sunday: Acts 5:12-16/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1]

Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19/Jn 20:19-31

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE

DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE

Easter Sunday

Can you imagine that moment? Can you imagine the

stomach drop with dizzying realization: "It's all true. All

of it is true! The past three years weren't a dream that

ended horribly wrong." Can you imagine all the doubts

and despair of the past days chased away like smoke on

the wind by a rolled up burial cloth? By an empty tomb?

It didn't start that way, of course. "'They have taken

the Lord from the tomb, and we don't know where they

put him.'" This frantic news from Mary Magdalene

would have been another unexpected blow. After all that

happened, now his body has been stolen? The love and

devotion in Peter and John is apparent. They don't wait to

collect more information or stop by the tomb when they

have a chance. They run to the site. When is the last time

you ran for something? This isn't a run for exercise, but a

huffing and puffing bolt fueled by desperation. Can you

imagine that moment? The fear pounding in their temples,

matching their accelerated heart rate. Can you imagine the

impatient affection of John, who outruns Peter but refuses

to enter the tomb alone? And then, upon entry, "He saw

and believed."

This is the drama of our great feast! The promise

that seemed lost has been found. The dead are raised.

Long before the Easter eggs and ham, we are invited to

meditate on this divine reality. We are invited to feel

the desperation and joy of that first Easter Sunday deep

in our bones. Because it is not just Mary's story. It's not

Peter and John's story. It's our story. From the greatest

defeat can come the most awe-inspiring victory, and this

is true not just for our God, but for each one of us. He is

risen indeed! Alleluia!

Please remember in your prayers

Josh B., Pam Balow, Mike Bartow, Matt Bauman, Sharon Berish, Beth Brown, Carla Brown, Terry Cavicchio, Mary Cauley,

Shawn Dellgross, Amanda Dennis, Dave DeWitt, Francis Ernesty, George Estochin, Laura Estochin, Mary Estochin, Mildred

Estochin, Corinne Estock, Bill G., Patty Gadek, Gerald, Mike Hanley, Emerson Hendry, Barry Huey, Mitchell Johnson, Darlene

Jenniches, Karen, Jadon Kalp, Jim Kalp, Martha Kalp, Megan Kalp, Francis Kantorik, Carol Kelly, Ray Keyser, Ray Kostovny,

Namon Lilly, Leslie Lloyd, Lisa Magruda, Juanita Miller, Richard Miller, Cathy Nilson, Regina Nilson, Mindy O., Beth P., Chris

Petrarca, Greg Petrucci, Madeline R., Richard Randall, Tracy Ritenour, Bernie Rusinko, Evan Sander, Gertrude (Chub) Shaulis,

Ted Shaulis, Yuvonne Smith, Helen Sparks, Lisa & Declan Spell, Edie Spell, Ernestine Stanton, Jason T., Theresa, Colleen and sons,

Denise Thomas, Bryce Vargo, Jane Waite, Jim Walters, Margaret Witt, Cale White, and Denny White.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults He is risen! Alleluia! During Lent we called to mind our sins, repented and practiced self-denial but now is the time

to rejoice with the knowledge that our efforts are not fruitless. The Resurrection is the sure sign of our victory! At all

the Masses on Easter we renew our Baptismal promises and when the Celebrant asks, “Do you believe?” we enthusiasti-

cally respond, “I do!” Our Baptism was our experience of being born again into a new spiritual, eternal life and our sins

were washed away. It was a joyous occasion when everyone celebrated, although if we were infants at the time we were

not aware of what was taking place. But today we confirm that we are aware of our rebirth and personally attest and

speak for ourselves that we believe and promise to live lives as children of God that will make our Father proud.

Alleluia!

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust and A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

Reminder: Continue to share the joy of the season with

prayer and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament next

Sunday, Divine Mercy Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. at the

St. Raymond Church.

We Need You! and your Family! 100th Anniversary Photo Directory Pictures will be taken in the Social Hall after all Masses May 4th & 5th. We hope to

capture all members of our parish for this important anniversary. Each family is asked to have their picture taken.

Yes, this is FREE!, there is no sales pitch since we are doing everything ourselves.

Please check out the Bulletin board at the side entrance to see the pictures from our first picture day.

Have a Picture already you would like to use you may sign up online at https://straymondchurch.ctrn.co and click

create a new account! After filling out the form it will need to be approved then you will receive an e-mail and you can

log into the website and add your picture.

Pictures may also be e-mailed to stray15628@gmail.com please include the family Name and names of the individuals

in the picture.

BIBLE

The Easter Vigil readings demonstrate the central issue of human life and salvation history, and are repeated every

year. God with an extreme love first creates us but then, in human fashion, punishes those who disobey his wise

laws. At least two of six optional readings from the Old Testament (Gen 1:1~2:2, Gen 22:1~18, Is 54:5~14, Is 55:1~11,

Bar 3:9~15+32~4:4, or Ezek 36:16~28) must be read in addition to Ex 14:15~15:1, as well as the Epistle (Rom 6:3~11)

and Gospel (Lk 24:1~12). Typified by the obedience of Abraham and Isaac, God is willing to sacrifice even that which

he loves most to draw us to himself. Exodus is the story of God’s single-handed defeat of the power of evil at the Red

Sea; Romans explains that we, the baptized, are united in Christ and freed from our slavery to sin and death; Luke’s

account is one of amazement of the witnesses to the empty tomb. Take time to read and meditate on them all.

Our Bible Study-Discussion Group sessions will resume on Thursday evening, May 2.

We had a hopping good time! Even with the wet weather Palm Sunday we had a great turn out for the Egg Hunt. Special thanks to the

Easter Bunny for stopping by and all who helped make this event a huge success.

With your generous support we filled 1372 Easter eggs and had plenty of snacks and goodies for all who attended.

Jesus, I Trust in You

This Week in the Parish

This Sunday, April 21 - 8:00 a.m. Easter Morning Mass

- 10:30 a.m. Easter Morning Mass

Monday, April 22 - The Parish Office Closed

Saturday, April 27 - 4:00 p.m. Pray the Rosary (CH)

- 4:30 p.m. Evening Mass

Next Sunday, April 28 - 8:00 a.m. Morning Mass

- 9:00 a.m. St. Raymond

Religious Ed. Classes (CL)

- 10:30 a.m. Morning Mass

- 2:30 p.m. Divine Mercy of Jesus

(CH)

Our Weekly Offering OFFERTORY April 13 & 14, 2019 - 94 out of 388 = 28%

Envelopes $2,287.75

Loose $828.00

Total $3,115.75

Needed for Expenses $4,600.00

Difference - $1,484.25

Catholic Accent $10.00

Easter Flowers $15.00

Easter $80.00

Holy Thursday $10.00

Good Friday $5.00

Many thanks and may God Bless you

for your generosity!!!

NEW EVANGELIZATION

Easter is a time of rejoicing. His Resurrection is the

guarantee that our own resurrection will take place after

we die. But we must not forget that, until our inevitable

death, we remain in this lifetime of Lent with our present

suffering, trials and temptations. At present our resurrec-

tion remains only a hope in the promise that we who

believe and patiently endure with self-denial and service

to the needs of others will be rewarded with the joys of

eternal life. So let us rejoice and be grateful that sin,

evil and death itself will die, and only the good will live

forever. In the meantime, however, let us imitate our

Lord’s life and continue in our efforts to be attentive to

the needs and sufferings of those around us and share the

conviction of our Faith and Hope that we will rise to be

with them. Rejoice and be glad, and share the Good

News!

MAY CROWNING will be held on Sunday, May 5th

at 7 p.m. at St. Benedict Church located at 260 Bruno

Road, Greensburg. All women and girls are invited to

participate in the traditional procession in which we

honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. We

will meet in the Narthex at 6:45 p.m. Please wear white

or pastel colors. Light refreshments will follow in the

Parish Center. Any questions, please contact Kimberly

Yokopenic at 724-423-8257.

MASSES THIS WEEK

Sat. - April 20 - Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil

9:00 p.m. Special Intention

Sun. - April 21 - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the

Lord

8:00 a.m. Our Parish Members

10:30 a.m. Special Intention

Mon. - April 22 - Monday within the Octave of Easter

8:00 a.m. + Frank Joseph DeLose

(Frank & Mary DeLose)

Tues. - April 23 - Tuesday within the Octave of Easter

8:00 a.m. + Msgr. J. Edward McCullough

(Mr. & Mrs. Pat Trimbath)

Wed. - April 24 - Wednesday within the Octave of Easter

8:00 a.m. Special Intention

Thurs. - April 25 - Thursday within the Octave of Easter

8:00 a.m. Special Intention

Fri. - April 26 - Friday within the Octave of Easter

No Mass Scheduled Sat. - April 27 - Vigil: Sunday of Divine Mercy

4:30 p.m. + Paul Voke (Mary & Paul Rinald)

Sun. - April 28 - Sunday of Divine Mercy

8:00 a.m. + Mary Garrity (Garrity Family)

10:30 a.m. Our Parish Members

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

SERVERS

Sat. April 27 4:30 p.m. - Nico Pisula

Sun. April 28 8:00 a.m. - Kaylea Voke

Sun. April 28 10:30 a.m. - Dakota Cook

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

OF HOLY COMMUNION

Sat. April 27 4:30 p.m. - Susan Waite

- Rachel Burke

- Ginger Cairns

Sun. April 28 8:00 a.m. - Darlene Grabill

- Karen Chearney

- Noreen Brady

Sun. April 28 10:30 a.m. - Pat Powers

- Deneen Vinkler

- Mary Mastowski

READERS

Sat. April 27 4:30 p.m. - Ceal Solan

Sun. April 28 8:00 a.m. - Peggy Shaffer

Sun. April 28 10:30 a.m. - Mary DeLose

Commemorative Ornaments

are now available!

The Ornaments are only $10 each and

depict our rich history by featuring our

past and present churches.