Entries for 2023

Due to flu, Covid and other illnesses, and some “snowbird” musicians, many of the 8am Masses during January, February and March may be quiet ones. Thanks for understanding. We are very blessed to have so many dedicated men and women who play every week, all year round, including the summ...

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The Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, united in love for God and in obedience to God, supplies us with the perfect example of how to live and of the ideal family, united in God's love.

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What better way to start the New Year than to join us for 11:00am Mass on January 1st ~ the Solemnity of Mary.

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God’s plans are not always what we imagined. Sometimes they make us hesitate. Be like Mary. Say “Yes, Lord” — and God will show you that His imagination is better than yours.

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CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR'S MASS SCHEDULE Dec 24th ~  Vigil: THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 4:00PM  + William “Willie” Chavara [ChavaraFamily] 7:00PM  + McGinty Stawaisz Families [Stawaisz Family] 10:00PM   + Frank Matune [Denise, Brian, Adam & Aidan Churlik]...

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If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing. ~ 1 John 1:9 TODAY, DEC 22nd 12:30 - 1:30 PM ~ St. Joseph, Sharon 6:00 - 7:00 PM ~ Immaculate Heart, Mercer

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While much of the world celebrates Christmas the entire month of December, if not earlier, the liturgical Christmas season begins on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, and concludes on January 8, 2024. So keep playing your joyful Christmas music and leave up your Christmas tree and decorations until ...

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YEAR END GIFTS As we approach the end of 2023 and prepare year end postings, gifts to be counted toward 2023 must be received on or before December 31st. Thank you for your generosity throughout the year. Reminder: Checks made payable to Prince of Peace must be mailed to the Prince of Peace...

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This week, we pause to remember who God is and what He has done for us. When our lives are hurried, we only have the chance to focus on our to-do lists. Making space in our schedules for prayer and meditation helps us to better see God at work in our lives and in our world.

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Retirement Fund for Religious Sisters and Brothers, This weekend, December 9th & 10th, our Diocese of Erie will collect for the annual retirement fund this year. In our valley, we know of the dedicated and hard-working effort by the many communities of sisters (Benedictine, Mercy and ...

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Advent is a time for waiting, for hoping, for praying. It is a time for reflecting on the special work to which God calls us all. Stay alert. Show Him you are listening.

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PRINCE OF PEACE PEGGY'S STOCKINGS TOY DRIVE Brighten the lives of children this Christmas by choosing and purchasing a gift for one of the 300 children [ages 14 and under] in need. Each of these children receiving gifts is enrolled with the Prince of Peace Center’s food pantry—...

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A SYMBOL OF FAMILY UNITY The Oplatki tradition is one that is easy, fun, and deeply meaningful to introduce to the family anytime during the long Christmas season.  All it requires is a simple wafer paired with love and affection, and the willingness to share it.  This is a heartwarming...

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We all continue to experience higher prices for food, clothing, rent etc. Many families in the Shenango Valley who were already struggling can no longer provide for their families without help. Increasing numbers are turning to our Sharon Salvation Army for food and help with housing. While demand h...

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God is always closer to us than we suspect. He is in every need we encounter and every person we meet. Never stop seeking His face.

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Women's Advent Breakfast Saturday, December 2nd 9:30am Notre Dame Church ~ Multi-purpose Room Come, gather with other women to enjoy fellowship and to prepare our hearts this Advent season for the coming of our Savior Jesus Christ  YOU CAN PICK UP A RESERVATION ...

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God entrusts special gifts to each of us, but they are not gifts to be hoarded and hidden. Let’s work each and every day to multiply those gifts in the world.

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Congratulations to Michael Mondak! He has been named Grand Marshal of the Hermitage Holiday Light Parade scheduled for Saturday, November 18th. Michael is being honored for all the many times he has been at events with loads of balloons to put a smile on the faces of all the children. Have f...

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God knows that, sooner or later, we all face a night that is long and dark. He has given each of us exactly what we need to make it through. If we keep Him with us, the light will not go out.

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Join us for both family pictures and/or magical moments with Santa!  Donations only to be given to Notre Dame Parish! Notre Dame Multi-Purpose Room Friday, November 24th, 12-2pm Saturday, November 25th, 10am-2pm How to sign up:  Email [email protected] or call 724.699.70...

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Christ turns the way of the world upside down: the great become the small and the honored ones become humble. Be small, and you will feel his greatness. Be humble, and you will know the honor of Heaven.

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In this second year of the National Eucharistic Revival, Our Catholic Conference of Bishops has invited all American Catholics to immerse themselves in the study and understanding of the Eucharist. “The Source and Summit of our Catholic faith” November 9th ~ Joe Ranelli ~...

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On Saturday night before you go to bed, set your clocks back 1 hour.

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It was a wonderful night as we welcomed over 125 parishioners to the APPRECIATION DINNER on October 25. The parishioners represented all our ministries from liturgical work to funeral and Prince of Peace meals to Faith Formation catechists to Environment work, inside and outside our church building....

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Fr. Allen will be on a much deserved vacation Nov. 13th - 24th. Please note; there will be NO daily Mass during either week, except for Thanksgiving which will be WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22nd, 6:30 PM. Schedule:  Tue., 11/14, Thu.,11/16, Fri., 11/17, Sat. 11/18 - NO DAILY MASSES ...

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God became human to show us that only love can change the world. Let’s not just believe in that love — let’s be that love, each and every day.

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Monday: NO MASS Tuesday: 9:00am MASS Wednesday ~ All Saints Day ~ Holy Day of Obligation: 9:00am & 7:00pm MASS Thursday: ~  *All Souls Day ~ 7:00p MASS Friday: 9am MASS Saturday: 9am MASS *ALL SOULS DAY ~ Letters have been mailed to all in our parish who have lost someone ...

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who could answer yes to any of these questions? ~ Are you a non-baptized person? ~ Were you baptized Catholic but never confirmed or received Holy Communion? ~ Were you baptized, made First Communion but never had any religious instruction beyond these Sacraments? ~ Are you a n...

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Notre Dame families are invited to attend a free 'Family Life' breakfast that will take place on Saturday, Nov.4th, 9:30am in the Multi-Purpose Room at Notre Dame. This event is expected to be the beginning of continuing activities to help strengthen parish families, especially young fami...

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God is greater than this world, and his truth is stronger than all its ideologies. Remember that no matter how we vote, who we agree with or what our background is, we belong to Him alone.

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The goodness and mercy of God are gifts He wants to share with each one of us, but we have to be ready to receive them. Let’s be prepared for whatever the Lord will ask of us this week.

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God’s kingdom is open to anyone who will produce its fruit. He offers it to every single one of us. We must be ready to bring forward the goodness of God into each and every day.

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 1. Thank you for saying yes to our parish liturgical ministry.  Please join us at our parish appreciation dinner, approaching on Wednesday, October 25 at 6 pm in our multi-purpose room. Reservations for yourself, spouse or significant other must be made to Kathy Higgins by Sunday, October...

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Let us never make the grave mistake of assuming we earn our salvation in the same way we earn a wage. It is a gift lavished upon us by a God who does not count the hours of our labor or measure the amount of our output.

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Kathy Higgins, our Director of Adult Education, recently became an Associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Erie. An Associate is a lay man or woman who wants to deepen their faith life and espouse the tenets of the Sisters of St. Joseph - helping our neighbors in all walks of life. The preparation a...

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Wednesday, October 25, 6:00 pm Multi- Purpose Room Hosted by Fr. Allen and Parish Staff Caterer: Odette Pasci RSVP to the coordinator of your ministry More information to follow.

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Take some time to reflect on the enormity of what Christ offers us in salvation. Can we find the strength to offer just a fraction of that to our brothers and sisters?

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Last weekend, our parish promoted a collection to help support the lifelong faith formation and educational needs of our parish and diocese. Many parishioners responded generously. Thank you! If you missed last week’s Catholic Education Collection, please consider a donation by using the en...

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Our personal relationship with Christ is important, yes — but thank God, that is not all there is to being a Christian. We depend upon the support, the encouragement, and even the correction of the rest of the Body of Christ.

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Rita’s Italian Ice will be served after the 4PM Mass on Saturday Donuts & Coffee will be served after the 8AM & 11AM Mass on Sunday Parish members can sign up to be involved in the various parish ministries after Mass next weekend. Please consider helping our parish by giving of ...

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MON 9/11 - NO MASS TUES 9/12 - 7:30AM  (+Lynn Knott [Family]) WED 9/13 - NO MASS THU 9/14 7:30AM  (+Donna Logan [John Logan & Family]) FRI 9/15 - 9AM  (+Frank Matune [Rose Cirillo]) SAT 9/16 - 9AM  (+Jeremy Harkulich [Family])

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2023-2024 Religious Ed Notre Dame [Mass schedule: Saturday 4:00PM / Sunday 8:00 & 11:00AM] PreK-10th Grade: Sunday Mornings 9:15-10:45AM 11th & 12th Grades: First Sunday of every month / 9:15-10:45AM / Facilitator: Deacon Frank Hannah Director: Joe Ranelli / Secretary: Mary Lou H...

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A love of suffering does not come naturally to us as humans. We have no instinct to throw our arms around a rough and heavy cross — no, we shy away from it. But as adopted children of God, crafted lovingly in His image, our inheritance is the grace to do what feels so impossible.

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“Who do you say that I am?” Let our whole lives be the answer, given not in words, but in action. If the world looked at your life, your decisions, your words, and your deeds, would they conclude that you are a person who believes Christ is the son of the living God?

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The Diocesan Eucharistic Adoration Committee is coordinating a bus pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress.  The pilgrimage package includes round trip bus transportation, a four-night hotel stay, and admission for all Eucharistic Congress events and speakers at the Indianapolis Co...

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“O woman, great is your faith!” The Canaanite woman stood firm in her belief that God would answer her — even when those closest to him tried to send her away, and even when Christ himself challenged her. She never wavered.

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Parish Picnic ~ August 26th, 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 celebrated in the Church.  Meal will be served at 5:30pm, along with games and crafts for all ...

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WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S SHENANGO VALLEY SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 Registration begins at 9:00 AM Alzheimer’s isn’t stopping and neither are we. Families facing Alzheimer’s and all other dementia need us now more than ever — and with your help, we can be the...

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Christ is always coming to us in ways that we do not expect. Ways that shock us. Ways that frighten us. Ways that seem impossible. Are we ready to accept Him however He comes, amidst whatever fear and doubt we are battling with in our hearts?

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The parish is looking to hire a person to perform maintenance activities. This is a part-time position. Responsibilities include setting up and taking down tables and chairs for parish events, performing minor repairs, monitoring the overall facility, and maintaining records as required. If you o...

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Wednesday, Aug. 30th ~ 2-5pm Thursday, Aug. 31st ~ 9am - 2pm Friday, Sept. 1 ~ 9am - 2pm FISH FRY ~ Sept. 1 ~ 4 - 7pm (TAKE OUT ONLY) Saturday, Sept. 2 ~ 9am - 12 noonF Rummage sale will take place in the Antonium (Sherman Ave., Sharon, PA ITEMS FOR SALE INCLUDE: FURNITURE, ANTIQUE...

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“Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead,” Jesus told his disciples. Why keep such an amazing thing as the Transfiguration a secret? Because the world wasn’t ready for the end of the story yet. Sometimes, the glory only makes sense after ...

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Following Christ will take everything we have. Are we ready to give it all? At the end of our lives, let us hope we can say truthfully that we sold all we had in order to purchase the field which contained the greatest treasure.

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Next weekend, August 5/6 we will once again begin offering the Precious Blood to the faithful. If you are immunocompromised, have respiratory issues/ symptoms, or believe you have been exposed to COVID or the flu, it may be best to receive only the Precious Body. “Sometimes people think ...

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Church of Notre Dame VACATION BIBLE CAMP WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? Learning to Love Like Jesus Facilitator: Mrs. Pat Polesnak & Team August 7-11, 2023 9:00am-12:00pm PreK - Sixth Grade Cost: $10 per student SJPII School Multipurpose Room Questions contact: Religious Ed...

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When the disciples cannot understand something, they approach Jesus, and beseech him to explain. Let us be this forthcoming when we are discerning the will of God or struggling with a decision. Let us ask him to explain in words we can understand.

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On Tuesday, July 25th at 2pm, Bishop-Elect Ed Lohse will be installed at the new Bishop of Kalamazoo, MI.  If you would like to watch the livestream of this Mass, on Tuesday at 2pm, click on this link: Bishop-Elect Ed Lohse's Installation 

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Christmas in July Gift Extravaganza July 29th, 4pm at Kennedy Catholic High School Italian Dinner / Raffle Baskets / Silent Auction / 50-50 / Kids Zone Tickets $20 Visit HERE to purchase tickets or stop in the school office. All proceeds benefit Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools ...

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We are all sowers in the field. Our time, our money, our attention: these finite resources are the seeds, and the choice is ours where we scatter them. Do we focus our efforts on soil that will bear fruit for the kingdom?

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Do you enjoy... working with children? sharing your faith? having fun? Join us on Tuesday, July 18th at 6:30pm in the Multipurpose Room for a meeting for all adults who would like to help with our Vacation Bible Camp which is being held the week of August 7th - 11th.

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Calling all Young Adults of the Mercer Deanery! Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish will be hosting a cook-out for all young adults (ages 21-39[ish]) on Friday, July 28, 2023 beginning at 6pm! We will provide hamburgers and hotdogs, we ask that you bring a dish to share. To RSVP your spot, please con...

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On Thursday, July 27, 2023, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish will host a special mass at 7pm dedicated to Saint Philomena asking for her intercession for healing both in body and spirit for our community. All are encouraged to attend. We will have a relic of Saint Philomena and blessings with the oil...

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SAVE THE DATE The Diocesan Eucharistic Adoration Committee is coordinating a Pilgrimage to the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years. July 17- 21, 2024 Indianapolis, IN This is a unique opportunity to travel with other pilgrims from our diocese on a pilgrimage to...

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Eucharistic Revival

Our relationship with Christ is the ultimate starting point. The wellspring. Every good quality in our character, every kind action of our lives, every devout practice of our day must flow from this place where we encounter Him in our hearts.

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Christ promises to acknowledge us before his Father if we will acknowledge Him. In what ways are we called to acknowledge Christ today? In what ways are we tempted to deny Him, to distance ourselves from Him?

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AI & The Church Father Ross Miceli, pastor of St. Jude Parish, Millcreek, supports using technology as a tool for evangelization. The June edition of Faith magazine features an article by Father Miceli in which he describes how technology continues to change and considers the c...

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Without cost we have received, without cost we are to give. Do we open our hearts to one another with the same reckless love and mercy that God opens His heart to us? How quickly the world could change if we did.

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RCIA will begin soon – if you or anyone you know is an adult and in need of First Communion or Confirmation, or interested in the Catholic Faith, please contact the parish office at 724-981-5566. WHAT IS RCIA? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults IS RCIA FOR ME? If you answer y...

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Join us for a Eucharistic Procession to kick off the Parish Year of the National Eucharistic Revival!   Sunday   /   June 11th   /   2023 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 100 Penn Ave., Mercer, PA  16137 11:00am: Adoration begins at end of last Ma...

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The Eucharist is the most sacred thing in the world, and yet in his mercy, God has made it accessible. In the Eucharist, God bends to meet us. Appearing under the appearance of our daily nourishment, he makes it not just possible but simple — blessedly simple — to fulfill his commandment...

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Father Larry Richards was the guest speaker at our Men’s Breakfast on June 3 in the parish  Multi-Purpose Room.  Nearly 60 men from Notre Dame and throughout the Shenango Valley attended morning Mass and breakfast. The parish hopes to make it an annual event. Father Richards, past...

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On this Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, we are reminded to encourage one another, to show affection and support. Can we do it? Can we do it in our daily interactions, in our families? Can we even do it on social media?

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The disciples at Pentecost were given the grace to speak in the tongues of many nations. When we engage with those who do not believe, who disagree with us, are we speaking the right language? We have to use the words they are able to understand — not just the words we want to say.

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Join us in prayer for those who have sacrificed so much for the freedoms of our country. There will be Mass at St. Bartholomew's Monday morning at 7:30am.   Our parish office will be closed in honor of the holiday. Have a blessed and safe holiday weekend!

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We've extended the deadline for reservations!  Gentlemen, please join us and invite your fathers, brothers, sons and friends! Fr. Larry Richards will be the speaker at our Men's Breakfast Fr. Larry is a captivating speaker and a favorite at men's conferences around the wor...

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When the world sees us, do they see to whom we belong? In what ways are we most manifestly Christian? In prayer, in service, in sacrifice? Whatever it is, let us devote ourselves to it with one accord, so that Jesus Christ may be glorified in all that we do.

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Be filled with the Holy Spirit! Gavin Bartosh Chloe Benedict Giada Bertolasio Emily Blaze Nico Brown Logan Cione Jonathan Craig Ariana DeBlasio Donald DeBlasio Gianna Fedele Luke Ference Kiera Fleis Mariana Maitland Gianna Mastrian Gabriel Morris Madel...

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Our Parish Pictorial Directories have arrived and we began giving them to the families who had their pictures taken last Sunday. We will continue to distribute them this week. We are grateful for all the parishioners and staff who were involved in all the necessary tasks to bring this beautiful d...

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If we love Christ, we will keep his commandments, and the world will not accept us. But we are not left orphans — God sends us an Advocate. Come, Holy Spirit, and renew the face of the earth!

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Dear Notre Dame family, We are so excited to let you know that Joshua got a new kidney on April 13th. He did have to over-come many complications in the past 3 weeks, but with many prayers, a talented medical team, and God's grace he is now on the road to recovery. At his appointment on Monda...

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RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS By Colleen Jurkiewicz Dorman Building on the Cornerstone Before I married my husband, I assumed there were “ugly houses” and “pretty houses,” and that was that. But Matt is an architect, someone who reads books with titles like ...

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Please keep all the children preparing to receive Holy Communion for the first time in your prayers. May it be the first day of a life-long love of the Eucharist.

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Please keep in your prayers all of those who are preparing to make the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Confirmation Prayer Lord, You send out Your Spirit to touch the hearts of all people, so that they may believe in You and in Jesus whom You sent. Look kindly on all candidates for Confirma...

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We would like to offer a Vacation Bible School this summer at Notre Dame. Adults are needed… If you would like to become part of the team, please call the Religious Ed office [724-981-5566 ext. 106] to sign-up. A brainstorming meeting to discuss days, times, grade levels and activities is ...

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We know the voice of our shepherd. We know he speaks a language of love, of patience, of long-suffering sacrifice. The voice of the thief will offer us freedom, but it is a freedom that ends in destruction. There is only one gate that leads to everlasting life.

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If you have any prayer requests that you would like us to pray for, please call 724.342.7858. Praying for others is a way of loving them. Prayer for others allows us to grow in compassion and keeps us from focusing on selfish concerns. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that ev...

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On April 25th, Father Allen and Father Michael DeMartinis, both native sons of Notre Dame parish, celebrated their 26th Ordination Anniversary.  Thank you Fr. Allen for your service to God's people at Notre Dame, St. Bartholomew's and Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools!

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It wasn’t until Christ spoke the words of blessing over the bread that the eyes of the disciples were opened, and they saw him for who he was — God in flesh and blood before them. The Eucharist makes real what we otherwise would fail to see.

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A woman in Florida, Joy Peeler, found Notre Dame's Masses online during the pandemic. She fell in love with our Masses, and “our” dog, Ginger. Consequently, she wrote a book for children, “Who is Ginger?” and it is now available online through Amazon.com and Barnesan...

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Check out our most recently added photos of our Church family on our website under Resources.  Or click here: Notre Dame Church Photos

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By Cindy Wooden/Catholic News Service 04/17/2023    VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The wounds of Christ, still visible after his resurrection, are the greatest sign of God's love and mercy, Pope Francis said on Divine Mercy Sunday.          "Let us ask...

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Doubting Thomas is a mood, and we’ve all had it. We hang our every hope on this sign, that proof. We challenge God: “Make me believe.” To each of us he extends his wounded hand, to each of us he shows his pierced side. He will always meet us in our unbelief.

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Tuesdays: 9:30 AM—11:00 PM Wednesdays: 9:00 AM—11:00 PM For more information or to commit to spending some time with Jesus every week or every other week, please call: Jo Feeney 724-699-3340 for 4-11pm hours or Monica 724-977-7665 for 9am - 11pm. Also, e...

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The month of May is traditionally dedicated to the Blessed Mother. Some celebrate by planning a Marian tea party to honor the Queen of Heaven. Journalist Michelle DiFranco from the national office of Faith magazine shares a recipe for a simple lemon blueberry tea bread that is fit for a qu...

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• Due to changing banks, CSA checks must be made payable to Notre Dame Church only. • When submitting a CSA payment without a notice, please indicate in the memo section of your check “CSA” to ensure credit is posted properly.

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All are welcome!  Bring your children, granchildren, nieces and nephews!

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Our relationship with Christ should leave us mesmerized — “shaken,” like Biblical Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. It should leave our jaws hanging. If it does not, we should ask ourselves: what needs to change?

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GOSPEL MEDITATION ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE “When Jesus had risen, early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons.” (Mark 16:9) Popular Catholic piety sometimes posits that the newly risen Jesus a...

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March 26, 2023 / 5th Sunday of Lent Of all Jesus’ miracles, the most unsettling might be when he made a dead person alive. We know of three times when he did so: a girl, a young man, and Lazarus. The miracle teaches us He has the power of life and death. He anticipates his resurrection. Sin...

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We have a few upcoming events where we could use some help! Easter Bread Sale ~ Knights of Columbus  If you like to braid hair, we need you! Interested in baking or distributing Easter bread the weekend of April 1/2?  Call/text Rich Fleis @724.991.0116 or email @ fleis.rich@gmai...

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Be sure to watch for Fr. Allen's Lenten series on the Saints! You can watch here by clicking on the links below: St. Augustine of Canterbury. St. Sebastian St. Peter Chanel You are also able to watch them on our Notre Dame Website or on our Notre Dame Youtube Channe...

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The blind man showed great bravery by speaking of Christ's miracle in the face of the Pharisees' disdain.  But then, how could he ignore the truth once he had seen it?  It would be  a form of blindeness worse than the absence of physical sight.  To deny Christ would be a ...

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In honor of the National Eucharistic Revival A presentation on EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES "My flesh is real food and my blood is real drink" Presented by: Jaci Phillips PhD Church of Notre Dame Sunday, March 19th 12:00 Noon with Special Youth Presentation at 9:30am Mul...

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Sometimes, like the Samaritan woman, we can scarcely believe that God would meet us here in this fallen world. The truth of what he speaks and the beauty of what he proclaims is like a well of spring wa-ter in a dry desert. Do we dare accept the gift?

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DAVID KAUFFMAN IN LENTEN RETREAT ~ SONG AND STORY Well known composer and musician, David Kauffman, will be offering a one-night Lenten Mission, Monday, March 13, 2023, 7:00 pm at Notre Dame Parish in Hermitage. The Lenten theme is “The Journey Knows Your Name” and will...

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Turn your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night before you go to bed.

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We have been tasked with the awesome responsibility of bearing witness to Jesus transfigured.  We have heard what is true.  Do we have the courage to rise, and not be afraid? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Jesus took Peter, James and John his brother, and led them ...

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The Acts of the Apostles A Travel Story Started Tuesday, March 7th (NO session March 14th) Come join us for a Bible Study of the Acts of the Apostles presented by Pat Polesnak. Classes will be held on Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the Multipurpose Room on the following dates: March 7, 21...

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8TH ANNUAL 1:38 CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE - ERIE Less than one month away! Be a part of it! The name 1:38 Women is based on the theme of Luke 1:38: “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Saturday, March 25, 2023 ...

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Sun, March 19th, 1:00pm ~ Our Lady of Fatima, Farrell Mon, March 20th, 6:30pm ~ St. Bartholomew, Sharpsville Wed, March 22nd, 6:30pm ~ Good Shepherd, West Middlesex Thur, March 23rd, 6:30pm ~ St. Joseph, Sharon Sun, March 26th, 2:00pm ~ Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mercer Sun, March 26th...

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JOURNEY TO THE FOOT OF THE CROSS: BISHOP RICKEN OFFERS 10 THINGS TO REMEMBER FOR LENT Bishop David L. Ricken of Green Bay, Wisconsin, former chairman of the Committee on Evangelization andCatechesis of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), offers “10 Things to Remem...

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Join us for our first Wine & Cheese Night following the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday, February 25. Bring friends or make new friends while enjoying a variety of wines, cheeses, and light appetizers.  

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Want to be a real revolutionary? Defy the fallen impulses of human nature. Love your enemy. Pray for your persecutor. Give to those who would take. We can do hard things, Christians. We aren’t perfect, but our God is.

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Our Notre Dame children, grades 3 - 8, who love to sing and can attend all practices, are invited to join the Notre Dame Children's Choir. Our first meeting is Sunday, February 19, after the 11 Am Mass. At that time, we will meet the children, check vocal ranges, and introduce&...

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Pro-Life of Mercer County’s 20th Annual Prayer Breakfast Saturday, February 25, 2023, 9:00 AM The Corinthian Banquet Hall, 467 Vine Avenue, Sharon, PA Keynote Speaker: Carl Trueman, PhD.  Carl is a Grove City College professor and a Fellow in the Ethics and Public Policy Center (...

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Pro-Life

"You have heard that it was said to your ancestors.  You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment.  But, I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment.: Mt 5:21-22

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Beginning the 1st Saturday of March, 3/4/23, confessions at Notre Dame will be heard 3:00-3:30pm. Beginning 3/4/23 we will no longer have confessions at 9:30am. However, for the month of February there will be confession at 9:30am and 3:00pm.

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10TH ANNUAL CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE - ERIE Register today! Enjoy a dynamic experience with men from around the Diocese of Erie and beyond! The 10th annual 22:32 Men’s conference will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 8:30 am until 1:00 pm and you may attend as follows: ...

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It's hard to shine the light of truth in a world that so often prefers darkness.  But God has built His city on a hill, not a valley.  His glory, by definition, exists to be proclaimed, as salt exists to give flavor.

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Due to the inclement weather of winter, the safety of our Adorers and our inability to always get substitues (especially last minute), we are going down to only two days of Eucharistic Adoration for the rest of winter.  Eucharistic Adoration will take place Tuesdays (9:30am, after Mass - 1...

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GOSPEL MEDITATION In my parents' bedroom there were on the wall two photos of my mom and dad from their early adulthoods.  The photo of my mother entranced me when I was a boy.  I loved looking at it, even though I saw her in daily life.  Something about that picture captured h...

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Notre Dame Parish Community Events Save the Date … Feb 25, 2023       Wine & Cheese (and light appetizers) in the Multipurpose Room after 4p.m. Mass (Wine donations will be accepted the two-weekends prior in the church vestibule befo...

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Play for the "K" TICKETS ON SALE NOW February 4, 2023, Doors Open at 6pm At St. John Paul II, 2335 Highland Rd, Hermitage, PA  16148 $25/Person Appetizers, Snacks, Beer & Soda Provided BYOB and Food if desired. 50/50, Side Boards, Auction Baskets, Silent ...

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John the Baptist had been told that he would see the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.  He listened, he believed, and he kept his eyes open.  He was ready when God revealed the truth.  Let's ask ourselves; are our eyes open?  Are we ready?

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Please join Prince of Peace Center in celebrating 40 years ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Honorees: J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. O'Neill Coffee The Bill & Stella Perrine Foundation The Strimbu Memorial Foundation Ken & Gretchen Wagner ~ ~ ~ ...

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The offerings of gold, frankincense and myrh were carried by the magi over many miles of hard travel to be laid at the feet of Jesus.  What gifts do we bear through the journey of life to lay at the feet of the King?  Do we protect them as we should?

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Anthony Digmann Eucharistic Revival You won't want to miss this mission on Eucharistic Revival:  Anthony uses Eucharistic miracles, Saints, devotions, theology, history and apologetics to help you re-encounter our Lord, Jesus Christ, in the Eucharist.  Sunday, January 22 ~ Mon...

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We continue to remember them and their families in our thoughts and prayers... Geraldine Abi-Nader Dick Arthur Margarite Baron Mary Beader Mary Beiter Joan Black Thomas Boyle Ed Ceremuga Joie Childress Ed Colt Louis Como Denise Condo Mary DeNoble Peggy Ellio...

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