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/

WORKERS FOR THE HARVEST

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

Have you seen this bulletin board at the back of the church? Stop by and pray for all who will be receiving sacraments over the next few weeks! 

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.

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.

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CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES (CRS) – The security situation in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas has deteriorated significantly as violence by armed gangs against the people of Haiti continues to escalate. Lawlessness and a lack of protection has limited people’s access to essential services, including hospitals and schools. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced in their search for security. The people of Haiti have faced a multitude of challenges over the years: political and economic crises compounded by recurring natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding and earthquakes. Currently, nearly 5.5 million Haitians are in need of humanitarian aid. CRS is building on our long-standing programming in Haiti and the dedication of our Haitian staff and partners to provide critical emergency assistance outside the capital where thousands of people are vulnerable. Your help is urgently needed for families affected by the violence in Haiti. Despite the instability in the capital city, CRS’ teams in the south and north continue to ensure access to food, water, agricultural support, education and counseling care. Your gifts at this critical time will also ensure that CRS is able to meet new and anticipated needs of those impacted by the recent violence. Please consider giving a vital gift today at www.crs.org!

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.