CHRIST, PRINCE OF PEACE & ST. LAWRENCE PARISHES CHRIST, PRINCE OF PEACE & ST. LAWRENCE PARISHES CHRIST, PRINCE OF PEACE & ST. LAWRENCE PARISHES CHRIST, PRINCE OF PEACE & ST. LAWRENCE PARISHES FORD CITY, CADOGAN, PA FORD CITY, CADOGAN, PA FORD CITY, CADOGAN, PA FORD CITY, CADOGAN, PA

Christ, Prince of Peace 718 Fourth Avenue

Ford City, PA 16226

Coordinator of Homebound Communion Ministry

* Sara Green

Good Shepherd Catechesis * Liz Goodman & Kim Halutick

R.C.I.A. * JoAnn Kochman

724-763-2521

Bereavement * Dorothy Gross

Prayer Chain * Barbara Pierce 724-763-6198

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St. Lawrence 114 Main Street Cadogan, PA 16212 Mailing Address: 718 4th Ave Ford City, PA 16226

Office Location 718 4th Ave Ford City, PA 16226

Coordinator of Catechesis * Paula Sypulski 724-316-0836

Prayer Chain * Candace Lias 724-763-1978 ______________________________

St. Vincent de Paul Store

724-548-8845

Divine Redeemer School 724-763-3761

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Office Hours 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

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St. Lawrence Church Tuesday & Thursday.....................................................................8:00 AM

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St. Lawrence Church Sunday..........................................................................9:00 AM, 7:00 PM

PASTOR Reverend John J. HarroldReverend John J. HarroldReverend John J. HarroldReverend John J. Harrold

jharrold@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Regional Chaplain Fr. Alan Grote

agrote@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Director of Catechesis

Darlene Scopel dscopel@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Directors of Music Michael Heilman & Sandy Reich

Partner Parish Youth Ministry Coordinator Robin Blose

RBlose@dioceseofgreensburg.org _____________________________

Christ, Prince of Peace, Ford CityChrist, Prince of Peace, Ford CityChrist, Prince of Peace, Ford CityChrist, Prince of Peace, Ford City & St. Lawrence, Cadogan& St. Lawrence, Cadogan& St. Lawrence, Cadogan& St. Lawrence, Cadogan

Pennsylvania Charitable Trusts

The Partner Parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg

CONFESSIONS St. Lawrence Church-9:00 AM - 1st Saturday of the month Christ, Prince of Peace Church-9:00 AM - Remaining Saturdays of the month.

Phone Office-724-763-9141 Fax-724-763-9142

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Business Manager * Susan Gallovich

Administrative Assistants

* Kimberly Halutick * Theresa Heilman

Bulletin Editor * Bethany Petras

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Website : fccatholic.org

Bulletin Deadline Monday-4 PM

CHRIST, PRINCE OF PEACE & ST. LAWRENCE PARISHES CHRIST, PRINCE OF PEACE & ST. LAWRENCE PARISHES CHRIST, PRINCE OF PEACE & ST. LAWRENCE PARISHES CHRIST, PRINCE OF PEACE & ST. LAWRENCE PARISHES FORD CITY, CADOGAN, PA FORD CITY, CADOGAN, PA FORD CITY, CADOGAN, PA FORD CITY, CADOGAN, PA

For anyone who drinks it, says the Lord, the water I shall gave will become in him a spring welling up to

eternal life. Lent is a season for repentance. It is a

season during which we are called to reflect upon and to live deeply the promises of Baptism. The well and the conversation about water

immediately recall for us the Sacrament of Baptism. As the Samaritan woman was converted and sent on a mission because of the

conversation about water, we too are converted and sent by our Baptism to preach the good news of Jesus to others.

Monday, March 20 St. Joseph, Husband of Mary 1:45 PM Children’s Stations @ Christ, Prince of Peace 6:30 PM Rosary 7:00 PM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church Paul Ondrusek (David, Pam, Leslie, Bethany, & Melanie Campbell) Tuesday, March 21 7:30 AM Rosary 8:00 AM Mass at St. Lawrence Church Tim Faith (Earl & Debbie Klingensmith)

Wednesday, March 22 9:00 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church Nancy Vulgan (Marg Prazenica)

Thursday, March 23 St. Turibius of Mogrovejo 7:30 AM Rosary 8:00 AM Mass at St. Lawrence Church Elizabeth Churchill (Johnny, Terry & John Reimer Sr.)

Friday, March 24 Blessed Oscar Ramero 7:30 AM Rosary 8:00 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church Bill Sacik (Ray & Sandy Prazenica)

8:45 AM Eucharistic Adoration @ Christ, Prince of Peace

4:00 PM Reposition & Benediction

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STATIONS OF THE CROSSSTATIONS OF THE CROSSSTATIONS OF THE CROSSSTATIONS OF THE CROSS

♦ 6:00 PM6:00 PM6:00 PM6:00 PM Christ, Prin]_ of P_[]_ Chur]h ♦ 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM St. L[wr_n]_ Chur]h

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Saturday, March 25 The Annunciation of the Lord 9:00 AM Confessions at Christ, Prince of Peace

5:00 PM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church Anna Marie Campbell (Larry & Cherie)

Sunday, March 26 8:30 AM Rosary at St. Lawrence Church 9:00 AM Mass at St. Lawrence Church Special Intention for Health & Healing (St. Lawrence Altar Rosary Society)

11:00 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church

Cathy Kunst (Joe & Judy Nickleach)

7:00 PM Mass at St. Lawrence Church Betty Ann Bizyak (Len & Lesley Bizyak, Children, grandchildren & great grandchildren) -Psalm 118

Lent III– Gratitude

Perhaps the most honest response of our hearts

when we feel connected to God is gratitude. Some of

us may have experienced this connection personally

in prayer, at the Eucharist, or in those still, quiet

moments. Others of us have heard the voice of God

in the words of a song or the voice of a child, or

have felt it in the hands of someone who reached

out to us when in need. At times we have known

this connection in the love of nature, good food and

wine, or passion. When God feels closest and we are

aware, our natural response is one of gratitude. We

need not think about it or generate it. It comes

naturally. We give thanks. We are grateful.

The virtue of gratitude reminds us that, as

Christians, our God is a God who lives with us. Our

God is engaged in the everyday moments of our

lives. When we give thanks for this rich love of our

God, our souls open up. We are more porous as

people, less judgmental. When we practice

gratitude, we are able to see the many gifts around

us. Even in the midst of great pain, it can bring us a

glimpse of joy.

This is the day that the Lord has made.

Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Diocesan Lenten Appeal

This weekend and last weekend were Education Weekends and we heard from Father John at all masses about the importance of participating in this year’s Appeal. Please remember that next weekend is Commitment Weekend. If you have not spent time

reviewing the request that you received in the mail from Bishop Malesic, please take a few minutes this week to do so.

Effective Monday, March 20, the parish office phone number 724-763-1089 will no longer be

in service. Please call 724-763-9141 for all your office needs.

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENTTHIRD SUNDAY OF LENTTHIRD SUNDAY OF LENTTHIRD SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 19, 2017MARCH 19, 2017MARCH 19, 2017MARCH 19, 2017

ST. LAWRENCE PARISH 3-12-16 Year to Date

Regular Offertory $1,076.50 $ 64,243.06 Children’s Offertory 2.00

Utilities 30.00

Home Missions + 20.00

Total $1,128.50

CHRIST, PRINCE OF PEACE 3-12-16 Year to Date

Regular Offertory $6,407.65 $ 231,259.41

Children’s Offertory 17.00

Votives 125.54

Utilities 5144.00

Ash Wednesday 155.00 Christmas 50.00

Home Missions 180.00

Eastern European + 5.00

Total $7,454.19

Please pray for the soul of

Marsha CampbellMarsha CampbellMarsha CampbellMarsha Campbell May her soul and the souls

of all the departed rest in the peace of Christ.

A new service is to be offered in our area for those who struggle with life transitions such as grief and loss, family caregiving, or a serious illness, along with other life challenges. Table Talk sessions take place in a comfortable private setting which is located in Worthington. For more information on these talk sessions, call Jolene Formaini @ 724-

620-6097 or Cindy Byers @ 724-620-6816. These health care specialists are certified in Thanatology—(Death, Dying & Bereavement)

PILGRIMAGE TO SPAIN St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Freeport, will sponsor an 11 Day

Pilgrimage to Spain with Fatima & Lourdes (celebrating the 100th Anniversary of The Apparitions at Fatima) July 6th – 16th,

2017. (Also visiting Lisbon, Salamanca, Avila, Madrid, Montserrat and Barcelona.) Roundtrip Air from Pittsburgh, 1st Class/Select Hotels, most meals, Professional Tour Director, Sightseeing, Hotel services charges, porterage, entrances fees and much more! Only $3,599/person from

Pittsburgh. For additional information/reservations, call the Administrative office at 724-295-2281 or Jeff at 724-596-0503.

Regional Penance ServicesRegional Penance ServicesRegional Penance ServicesRegional Penance Services

Tuesday, March 28th 7 PM St. Lawrence -Cadogan

Saturday, April 1st 12 PM St. Mary -Kittanning

Tuesday, April 4th 7 PM St. Mary –Yatesboro

Saturday, April 8th 12 PM Christ, Prince of Peace– Ford City

Monday, April 10th 7 PM St. Mary– Freeport

Date Time Church

As of March 6 Christ, Prince of Peace St. Lawrence

Parish $ Goal $ 60,000 $25,000

Total $ Donated $9,350 $8,560.00

% of $ Goal 15 % 34%

Parish Donor Goal 600 150

Total Donors 8 9

% of Donors 1 % 6 %

Diocesan Lenten Appeal 2017

We make a living by what we get, We make a living by what we get, We make a living by what we get, We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. but we make a life by what we give. but we make a life by what we give. but we make a life by what we give. –Winston Churchill

The Partner Parish Youth Group presents Shadows of the Cross on Friday, March 31 at 8 PM at St.

Lawrence Church. Come join us before the

presentation for a Lenten Fish Dinner starting at 6:30 PM in the St. Lawrence Parish Hall. Tickets will be

available soon. The cost for the tickets is $9.00 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 3-10, under 3 are free. The menu

includes Fish, Macaroni & Cheese, Vegetable, Cole Slaw and Dessert. We hope to see you there.

The Office for Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Greensburg, is currently accepting applications for the position of

Elementary Principal for Divine Redeemer School. Qualified candidates will be able to provide leadership and vision while ensuring superior quality in the curricular and co-curricular programs that support the school’s mission. A practicing

Catholic in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church, the Principal must possess the following: demonstrated

communication and leadership skills, a Masters degree in a field related to educational administration, Principal Certification, or the qualifications to obtain certification, and a letter from his/her pastor. Applicants are requested to submit a letter of interest,

clearances and a current resume by March 24, 2017 to: Dr. Maureen Marstellar, Superintendent for Catholic Schools

email: CatholicSchools@dioceseofgreensburg.org Phone: 724-552-2594

Divine Redeemer News The Divine Redeemer School invites all to come to our Grand Opening

of our MakerSpace, “Discovery Zone” on Friday, March 24th at 5:00 P.M. at the school. Come see students working in the space on

projects with Robotics, Engineering, 3D pens and Computer Coding. There will be food and refreshments for purchase. Baked Fish, choice of Mac & Cheese or Pierogi Casserole, cole slaw, drinks

and dessert served from 5 – 7 P.M.

Divine Redeemer School Gala Reservations for our Third Annual GALA are available. The GALA’s theme this year is “A Fools Paradise” and will be held at Renshaw Farms on Saturday, April 1st. Tickets are $45.00 each; $80/couple or

$400 for a table of 10. Casual attire! *5:30-6:30 PM Appetizers *6:30-7:15 PM Performance by Tim Kutch Illusionist *7:15-8:15 PM Dinner provided by Lewandowski Catering.

*Dancing to music by DJ Rockin’ John with the announcement of the auction winners!

Monetary & auction donations are appreciated. Call the school for more information at 724-763-3761.