Entries for May 2024

The best way to understand the Eucharist is to recall God's long, careful teaching process beginning in the Old Testament.  This week in Exodus 24, we learn the basic pattern.  Moses reads the dictates of God's law to the people, who profess their allegiance to it.  Then Moses...

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Men's / Father's Day Outing Bring the Family! ALL ARE WELCOME Saturday, June 15th - following the 4:00pm Mass at the pavilion FOOD ~ DRINKS ~ SNACKS Bring your favorite dessert! RSVP by texting 724.991.0116 or call the Church office (helpful, but not necessary) YARD GAME...

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Once I was at a meeting with representatives of various religions.  On a coffee break, a man from another religion mused to me "You know, with all our differences, all religions are really about being good people."  I lowered my cappuccino and said as warmly as I could, "Tha...

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St. Joseph Church 79 Case Ave., Sharon, PA 12:00pm Adoration begins at end of last Mass 2:00pm Eucharistic Procession around the Church 2:30pm Gospel Reading and Reflection by Deacon Scanga 2:45pm Solemn Benediction

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Notre Dame will be selling religious items in the church vestibule June 1st - before & after 4pm Mass June 2nd - after 8am & before & after 11am Mass * Prayer Crosses * Visor Clips * Crib Metals * Candles *Rosaries and more…

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The resurrection appearance of Jesus recorded in today’s Gospel occurred on Easter Sunday. Three days after Jesus’ crucifixion, the disciples were still cowering in fear. Jesus appeared to them in His resurrected form and reassured them, offering His peace, and showing them His wounds to...

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Click on a link to see photos from our...  LADIE'S TEA / FAITHFUL TO THE FINISH 5K

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A few months ago, I had the singular privilege of a private meeting with Pope Francis.  We were a small group of pastors, composed largely of non-Catholics.  The Holy Father wished to discuss our work for Christian unity.  The phrase I remember him saying with greatest frequency was: ...

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Dear Lord, Please watch over and support all mothers on earth and in heaven… And help them to know how much they are loved and appreciated on Mother’s Day and every day. Amen

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Once a man came to the Vatican and asked to see Pope John Paul II, claiming that they had been friends in Poland.  When told of the man, the Pope said, "He is mistaken about our friendship.  I don't recall ever having suffered with him."  As it turned out, the man had ne...

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5K Race & 1 Mile Walk Sponsored by the Church of Notre Dame Proceeds will benefit the Prince of Peace Center (The Prince of Peace Center provides services to strengthen families, build community, and reduce poverty throughout the Mercer County area.) Saturday, May 4, 2024 Time:...

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The Blue Army of Mercer County invites everyone to gather on Monday, May 13th for the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Our gathering will take place at the Our Lady of Fatima Church in Farrell, PA.  We will begin around 12:00pm with prayerful events including the Crowning of Our Holy Mother of God,...

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