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

Bereavement * Dan Kerr

* Stacy Klukan * Judy Lyon *Joan Moore

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

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

Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

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Christ, Prince of Peace Church Monday, Wednesday & Friday......................................................8:00 AM *Wednesday (During School Year)....................................9:00 AM

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

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Christ, Prince of Peace Church Vigil...............................................................................................5:00 PM Sunday........................................................................................11:00 AM

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

PASTOR Reverend JosReverend JosReverend JosReverend JoséRicky CortezRicky CortezRicky CortezRicky Cortez

RCortez@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Regional Chaplain Fr. Alan Grote

agrote@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Faith Formation Coordinator

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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Office Staff

Susan Gallovich Kimberly Halutick Theresa Heilman

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Website : fccatholic.org

Bulletin Deadline Monday-3 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

Monday, April 16 7:30 AM Rosary 8:00 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church Delores “Jean” Nicoda (Dennis & Nancy Mantini)

Tuesday, April 17 7:30 AM Rosary 8:00 AM Mass at St. Lawrence Church Unborn

Wednesday, April 18 9:00 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church Living & Deceased of the Ellis & Fusco Families

(Carol Ann Hermsmeyer)

9:45 AM Eucharistic Adoration @ Christ, Prince of Peace

4:00 PM Reposition & Benediction

Thursday, April 19 7:30 AM Rosary 8:00 AM Mass at St. Lawrence Church Rosanna Rizzardo (Bill & Pat Shrum)

Friday, April 20 7:30 AM Rosary 8:00 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church Ray Croyle (Jeanne & Leon Casilli)

3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet @ Christ, Prince of Peace Church

Saturday, April 21 St. Anselm 9:00 AM Confessions at Christ, Prince of Peace

2:30 PM ~ Wedding ~Wedding ~Wedding ~Wedding ~ Kailey Yocca & Elias NahhasKailey Yocca & Elias NahhasKailey Yocca & Elias NahhasKailey Yocca & Elias Nahhas

Fourth Sunday of Easter

5:00 PM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church Fred Walbert II (Patty & Tom)

Sunday, April 22 8:30 AM Rosary at St. Lawrence Church 9:00 AM Mass at St. Lawrence Church Rodolfo “Rudy” Cortez (St. Lawrence Altar Rosary Society)

11:00 AM Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Church Marsha Sprandel (Larry & Kathy Valasek)

7:00 PM Mass at St. Lawrence Church For the Parishioners of Our Partnered Parishes

Proclaim the Lord’s salvation day after day, Alleluia.Proclaim the Lord’s salvation day after day, Alleluia.Proclaim the Lord’s salvation day after day, Alleluia.Proclaim the Lord’s salvation day after day, Alleluia.

Consistently in the reports of Jesus’ post-Resurrection appearances, Jesus greets his disciples with the words, “Peace be with you.” This is a most appropriate greeting. The disciples have witnessed the death of someone they loved, and they now fear for their own lives as well. Peace is what they need more than anything else. Jesus often connects this greeting of peace with another gift—forgiveness. Even as they hear Jesus’ greeting of peace, the disciples are startled and terrified. They are uncertain about what to make of the figure before them and, quite understandably, they mistake Jesus for a ghost. Yet the figure before them is not a ghost; Jesus invites them to experience his resurrected body with their senses, to look and to touch. The figure before them is flesh and bone, still bearing the marks of crucifixion. Although the disciples cannot forget his suffering and death, peace begins to take root in their hearts, as their fears turn to joy and amazement. As further proof of his identity and of his resurrected body, Jesus eats with his disciples. The disciples have known Jesus best through the meals that he has shared with them. Descriptions of these meals are a defining element of Luke’s Gospel. By eating with his disciples after his Resurrection, Jesus recalls all these meals, and most importantly, he recalls the Last Supper. Luke’s report of the Last Supper and the meals that Jesus shared after his Resurrection unveil for us the significance of the Eucharist. Having shared a meal with his disciples, Jesus now uncovers for them the significance of what was written about him in the Scriptures. So, too, our celebration of the Mass is an encounter with Jesus, through the Word and the Sacrament of the Eucharist. As Jesus commissions his disciples to be witnesses to what Scriptures foretold, our celebration of the Eucharist commissions us. Like the disciples, we are sent to announce the good news of Jesus’ forgiveness of sins.

Mark Your Calendars ! During the month on May, Seminarian Andrew Hamilton

will be offering a series of discussions on the Mass and many

other Catholic faith topics. Each topic will follow with a

question and answer period. Please watch the bulletin for

more details regarding dates, times and locations.

Baptized Into The Catholic Faith Congratulations and Welcome

Trax Ryker ChvalaTrax Ryker ChvalaTrax Ryker ChvalaTrax Ryker Chvala

May the Lord Jesus Christ grant that he may receive the fullness of His grace.

CongratulationsCongratulationsCongratulationsCongratulations and our blessings to Fr. Medil Sacay Aseo as the new and our blessings to Fr. Medil Sacay Aseo as the new and our blessings to Fr. Medil Sacay Aseo as the new and our blessings to Fr. Medil Sacay Aseo as the new

Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Tagum, Fr. Medil’s home diocese in the Philippines. Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Tagum, Fr. Medil’s home diocese in the Philippines. Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Tagum, Fr. Medil’s home diocese in the Philippines. Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Tagum, Fr. Medil’s home diocese in the Philippines. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide him in his journey with Christ.May the Holy Spirit continue to guide him in his journey with Christ.May the Holy Spirit continue to guide him in his journey with Christ.May the Holy Spirit continue to guide him in his journey with Christ.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTERTHIRD SUNDAY OF EASTERTHIRD SUNDAY OF EASTERTHIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 15, 2018APRIL 15, 2018APRIL 15, 2018APRIL 15, 2018

ST. LAWRENCE PARISH 4-8-2018 Year to Date Regular Offertory $2,503.00 $ 67,614.28 Easter 155.00

Catholic Accent 10.00

Total $ 2,668.00

CHRIST, PRINCE OF PEACE 4-8-2018 Year to Date Regular Offertory $ 6,016.00 $ 317,413.76

Children’s Offertory 19.00

Votives 155.10 Utilities 382.00

Catholic Accent 77.00

Ash Wednesday 5.00

Holy Thursday 76.00 Holy Land/Good Friday 50.00

Easter 960.00

Lenten Folders 110.00

Easter Flowers 20.00

Home Missions 10.00 Total $ 7,880.10

(The regular offertory also includes loose and monthly)

Christ, Prince of Peace Ministry Schedule Changes If you are a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Server, Cross Bearer or Usher and would like to change or add to the Masses that you would be willing to serve please contact the Parish Office at 724-763-9141. The phone directory will also be updated, so if your phone number has changed please contact the Parish Office. ‘

REMINDER to all Children receiving their

Confirm[tionConfirm[tionConfirm[tionConfirm[tion in November that there will be a class TODAY, Sunday, April 15 from

4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at St. Lawrence Youth Group Upper Room.

Please pray for the soul of

Robert “Kovo” KovalovskyRobert “Kovo” KovalovskyRobert “Kovo” KovalovskyRobert “Kovo” Kovalovsky May his soul and the souls

of all the departed rest in the peace of Christ.

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for Michael Vojna Michael Vojna Michael Vojna Michael Vojna were received by Josephine Wingard; Ben & Janny Onofrey; Delores & Rick Mulroy; Grace Charney; John & Ruth Ann & Family; Leo & Rosemary Valasek.

for Joseph Onofrey Joseph Onofrey Joseph Onofrey Joseph Onofrey was received by Marc & Diana Mantini.

for Bill Shaffer Bill Shaffer Bill Shaffer Bill Shaffer was received from The Villa Gang.

for Ray Croyle Ray Croyle Ray Croyle Ray Croyle was received from The Villa Gang.

The Sanctuary Candle at Christ, Prince of Peace Church

will burn the next two weeks in memory of

Bob KovalovskyBob KovalovskyBob KovalovskyBob Kovalovsky From

Rose Ellen Anthony & Children-George, Todd, Mike, Susan & Mark

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The Sanctuary Candle at St. Lawrence Church will burn this week in memory of

Joseph & Catherine Boguslawski,Joseph & Catherine Boguslawski,Joseph & Catherine Boguslawski,Joseph & Catherine Boguslawski, Gus & Mary Szymanski,Gus & Mary Szymanski,Gus & Mary Szymanski,Gus & Mary Szymanski,

&&&& Dan & Eleanor MartinDan & Eleanor MartinDan & Eleanor MartinDan & Eleanor Martin

From The John Bartolovic Family

April 9-2018 Christ, Prince of Peace Parish

St. Lawrence Parish

Parish Goal $ 64,543.00 $ 22,921.40

Total Gifts to date $ 44,160.00 $ 16,570.00

% of $ Goal 69 % 73 %

Parish Donor Goal 500 150

Total Donors 218 78

% of Donors 44 % 52 %

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Saint Lawrence 100th Anniversary Facts In 2018, St. Lawrence Church will celebrate their 100th Anniversary. Here is a historical fact about St. Lawrence Church. This fact could relate as far back as 1918.

Fact 7 The first Mass took place on Dec. 31, 1916 with Father Benno in the Zanetti household.

LCBA SPRING SMORGASBORD! Join us on Sunday, April 29th, in the Divine Redeemer School Cafeteria from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. There will be two different kinds of soups, a variety of salads, casseroles and desserts. The cost is $8.50 for adults and $3.00 for children 12 and under.

Happy Happy Birthday Birthday

to the twins Leo & Leonard KijowskiLeo & Leonard KijowskiLeo & Leonard KijowskiLeo & Leonard Kijowski

who are celebrating their 90th Birthday

on April 26th !