Entries for August 2022

A free Virtual Catholic Conference in support of the National Eucharistic Revival, announced by the Office for Divine Worship, will be held September 22-24. This conference will focus on what it means to be Eucharistic people, encourage viewers to consider how they can participate in the Eucharistic...

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Eucharistic Revival

"Humble yourself the more, the greater you are."  These words from Sirach are packed with wisdom.  Who we become, and the success we achieve, is due not only to our own merits but also to God's grace.  Without God, we cease to be.  This is a simple fact.  If we...

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Live the Liturgy

The OWLS Group and Knights of Columbus are planning a day trip to St. Anthony Shrine in Pittsburgh Monday, October 10, 2022. Depart from Notre Dame 10:00 AM, return 8:00 PM. 40 seats available * Cost $35 * 2 stops/Strip District for lunch (self pay) and Soergel’s Orchard near Wexford (ma...

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I have been thoroughly blessed by the witness of your faith and your hospitality this summer, and I wish to thank you! A special thanks to Father Allen for taking me under his wing, as well as the parish staff both at St. Bartholomew’s and Notre Dame. Years ago, I was scrolling through YouT...

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Parish Picnic ~ September 24th, following 4pm Mass What a great way to celebrate the end of summer ~ gathering with your spiritual family for some food, fun and fellowship! 4:00pm Mass will be celebrating inside the Church.  Meal will be served at 5:30pm, along with activities for al...

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HELPING HANDS and HEARTS NEEDED Our Religious Education ministry is in need of a few helping hands as catechists and classroom assistants. If you believe Jesus is calling you to serve His church in this area or need additional information, contact Joe Ranelli at 724-981-5566 or Religioused@not...

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Discipline is necessary for us to focus our attention and develop and refine our skills.  A disciplined person has integrity and can make difficult but necessary choices.  Most people do not like discipline, especially children.  When we have to rise above our impulses and desires and...

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Family life well lived confirms the words of Jesus in today’s gospel, “Those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Commitment, intimacy, loyalty and love are the rewards of humble service and care for one another.

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Parish News, A Family Perspective

WHAT IS RCIA? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults IS RCIA FOR ME? If you answer yes to any of the following questions, then Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults may be for you. • A non-baptized person? • Baptized as Catholic but were never confirmed or received Holy Com...

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DIOCESAN SYNOD REPORT INTEGRATED INTO REGION III REPORT By Anne-Marie Welsh 8-16-22 NORTHWEST PA — Using a process that has been publicized and reported on throughout 2022, the voices of parishioners and others interested in the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Erie have been heard, rec...

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Diocesan News

We are pleased to announce this year's Catholic Charities Helping Hands Gala. We invite you to join us for an evening of friendship and celebration. For the past 27 years, we have had the pleasure of hosting the annual Gala to help provide life-changing social, pastoral, a...

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There is a "great cloud of witnesses" found in the official saints of the church and in ordinary people we meet every day.  They are faith-filled inspirations who, by their examply, help us to persevere in our faith.  Living in a sea of conflict, change, challenge, and confusion,...

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Live the Liturgy

Father Richard Allen, pastor of Notre Dame Parish, presents a check for $1,650 to Jennifer Wallace, CEO of the Prince of Peace Center in Farrell. The check represents proceeds from the first annual Faithful to the Finish 5K  Run and 1 Mile Walk fundraiser sponsored by Notre Dame in May at Linde...

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Parish News

We are planning to take photos of all those involved in various groups next weekend, following the 11:00 a.m. Mass. If possible, please plan to join your group for a photo. The list below is what we have thought of - there may be others missed and not on the list. No worries, come and join us and we...

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We apologize once again, we know that many of you are very anxious to get back to spending time with our Lord, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.  We are hoping and praying that this is the last week that we will have to cancel Eucharistic Adoration.  We believe that af...

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Eucharistic Ministry Training for Homebound Parishioners and Nursing Homes Saturday, August 13, 5:00-6:15 PM Sunday, August 14, 9:30-10:30 AM There will also be another session in September for anyone who can not attend this weekend due to the construction.

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The fruits of our labors are not always seen in our lifetimes.  Faith is not conditional on seeing results.  Faith is a radical trust in what is unseen.  It requires vigilance and self-investments.  It requires our attention even when our efforts don't bear fruit or are unapp...

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Live the Liturgy

One time, as a 5th-grader, I sat in a morning science class near my friends. I recall that I was fooling around somehow: side comments, jokes, snickering, and certainly not paying attention. Abruptly, the teacher called on me and gave me a complex question regarding the day’s material. Like a ...

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