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Do you...

Posted on December 30, 2024 in: General News

Do you...

Have a heart for walking with young people in encountering Christ? Desire to make an impact in generations to come? Desire to help our young people discover their God-given purpose? Desire to raise up our youth in their gifts and talents to bless those around them? ...

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Many blessings to all of you!

Posted on December 25, 2024 in: General News

Many blessings to all of you!

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This weekend...

Posted on December 24, 2024 in: General News

This weekend...

After decades of bringing beautiful hymns and directing music, Gretchen Wagner has announced that she will be stepping down from music ministry at Notre Dame Parish at the end of December. Please join us in thanking her for all her work with the sacred liturgy: after the 4 p.m. Mass on Dec. 28,...

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St. Bart's will be having 11am Christmas morning Mass

Posted on December 18, 2024 in: General News

St. Bart's will be having 11am Christmas morning Mass

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Join us January 16th!

Posted on December 17, 2024 in: General News

Join us January 16th!

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'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. ' ~ Mt 25:40

Posted on December 10, 2024 in: General News

'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. ' ~ Mt 25:40

We still have a few two (2) hour time slots to assist the Salvation Army in their Christmas Season fundraising of "Ringing the Bells". Notre Dame parishioners are scheduled for this week, December 16 - 21, 2024. Our location is at the back entrance of Kraynak's. This is our second year...

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Thank you for your generous support throughout 2024!

Posted on December 09, 2024 in: General News

Thank you for your generous support throughout 2024!

YEAR END GIFTS As we approach the end of 2024 and prepare year end postings, gifts to be counted toward 2024 must be received on or before December 31st. Thank you for your generosity throughout the year.

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Oplatki (Christmas Wafer) & Wendell August Forge Ornaments

Posted on December 03, 2024 in: General News

Oplatki (Christmas Wafer) & Wendell August Forge Ornaments

Oplatki (Christmas Wafer) and the Wendell August Forge Ornaments • 2024 Ornament “Train, “Wendell Express” are in the back of the church Foyer. Many of our church families have collected these beautiful Ornaments for over 30 years. The ornament has our “No...

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Last opportunities before Christmas...

Posted on December 02, 2024 in: General News

Last opportunities before Christmas...

Friday December 20th: 4-6pm - St. Joseph, Sharon Friday, December 20th: 6-7pm - Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mercer Monday, December 23rd: 4-6pm - St. Joseph, Sharon

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PRINCE OF PEACE

Posted on December 01, 2024 in: General News

PRINCE OF PEACE

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—OR will be an identified child in need whose pare...

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At. St. Anthony's...

Posted on December 01, 2024 in: General News

At. St. Anthony's...

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"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver" ~ 2 Corinthians 9:6-8:

Posted on November 26, 2024 in: General News

"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver" ~ 2 Corinthians 9:6-8:

Donate by clicking here Thank you for being a part of the Notre Dame community! We’re excited to announce that we are once again participating in #iGiveCatholic on #GivingTuesday, December 3, 2024! All gifts you make to Notre Dame on December 3, 2024, or during the Advanced Giving ...

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Ladies morning out next Saturday, Dec. 7th

Posted on November 25, 2024 in: General News

Ladies morning out next Saturday, Dec. 7th

A table will consist of 6-8 women, one of which will be the hostess. As a hostess, you may either fill your entire table yourself or we will place women who only wish to purchase a ticket at your table. The hostess will be responsible for providing the table settings for her table. Once the hostess ...

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Join us this Sunday, December 8th!

Posted on November 20, 2024 in: General News

Join us this Sunday, December 8th!

Our next O.W.L.S. pot-luck dinner is Sunday, December 8th, following the 11:00am Mass. Main dish will be Chili. There will be a sign up sheet in the church gathering space the weekend of Nov. 30/Dec. 1. All are welcome! Any questions contact Ann Nicolls at 724.962.7164. ...

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Join us Thursday, December 12, after 9am Mass!

Posted on November 18, 2024 in: General News

Join us Thursday, December 12, after 9am Mass!

THE BLUE ARMY will be holding 4 devotional events to celebrate special memorial feasts of Our Lady every year, to take the place of the Rosary March that used to be held every October. We will be holding these events at different churches throughout the area and hope to see you there! Information...

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Enjoy giving back to a worthy cause? Interested in volunteering from home? Need service hours?

Posted on November 12, 2024 in: General News

Enjoy giving back to a worthy cause? Interested in volunteering from home? Need service hours?

Consider joining a dynamic group of individuals (Marketing & Communications Team) who volunteer their time/talents communicating to our youth, young adults and senior parishioners. We’re looking to add someone who can create content and are familiar with posting (church activities) to...

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JOIN US FOR THIS FUN FAMILY EVENT!

Posted on November 11, 2024 in: General News

JOIN US FOR THIS FUN FAMILY EVENT!

PLEASE SEE THE BULLETIN FOR MORE DETAILS AND HOW TO REGISTER!

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Say a prayer for our Veterans...

Posted on November 06, 2024 in: General News

Say a prayer for our Veterans...

Almighty God and Father, look with love upon our men and women in uniform and protect them in their time of need. Give them health and stability and allow them to return to their loved ones whole and unshaken. Be with their families and sustain them in these uncertain times. Grant strength and pe...

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This weekend, Sunday, 2am...

Posted on October 30, 2024 in: General News

This weekend, Sunday, 2am...

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Bring your friends!

Posted on October 29, 2024 in: General News

Bring your friends!

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Join us this weekend...

Posted on October 22, 2024 in: General News

Join us this weekend...

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Mass Schedule for ALL SAINTS' & SOULS' DAYS...

Posted on October 21, 2024 in: General News

Mass Schedule for ALL SAINTS' & SOULS' DAYS...

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Begins Nov. 12th

Posted on October 01, 2024 in: General News

Begins Nov. 12th

If you are in need of consolation after losing a loved one, this Christ-centered faith sharing group is for you. The Second Season will meet for six (6) Tuesdays beginning November 12 at Notre Dame Church in the Multipurpose Room. Prayer, Scripture, Faith Sharing and Fellowship 3:00pm-5:00pm ...

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Photos from the 50th Anniversary Mass & Celebration

Posted on September 18, 2024 in: General News

Photos from the 50th Anniversary Mass & Celebration

If you haven't already, be sure to check out photos from our 50th Anniversary Mass & Celebration

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SEASON TWO of the only crowd-funded, multi-season series about Jesus.

Posted on September 12, 2024 in: General News

SEASON TWO of the only crowd-funded, multi-season series about Jesus.

“THE CHOSEN” SEASON TWO VIDEO SERIES / DISCUSSION Notre Dame Parish continues presenting the critically acclaimed “The Chosen” in the Parish Multi-Purpose Room. There is no charge, and all are welcome to attend. A brief discussion will be held immediately after each ...

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September 14/15

Posted on September 11, 2024 in: General News

September 14/15

This weekend is the 2024 Catholic Education Collection! Half of what you give will remain at our parish to support our own religious education and faith formation programs. You can make a gift by using the envelope provided in you offertory packet or online at https://www.eriercd.org/cec.html ...

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Please join us, this Sunday, Sept 8!

Posted on September 04, 2024 in: General News

Please join us, this Sunday, Sept 8!

Because you are a part of the history of this beautful church, we would love to you to join us in our celebration! Please plan to join us for 11:00am Mass with Fr. Nicholas Rouch and a Social after in the school gym & multi-purpose room.

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Congratulations from our 4th Pastor here at Notre Dame...

Posted on September 03, 2024 in: General News

Dear Parish Family: My responsibilities make it impossible to be with you as you celebrate the founding of Notre Dame. It was a privilege and joy to be your Pastor for nearly 12 of these years. Your faith and commitment was and continues to be a source of strength to me. I was blessed to know the support of each of my predecessors, and then to join you in giving them back to the Lord. May their...

Let's do our part...

Posted on September 01, 2024 in: General News

The Order of Secular Franciscans is collecting Baby and Infant items in support of the Pro-Life Organization (Shenango Valley) - New Beginnings. Contributions for our Sept. 15th “Baby Shower” would be greatly appreciated. Wish list of requested items: Diapers sz. 6/7 - Huggies, Pampers or Luvs Wipes - Sensitive - Huggies, or Pampers Pull Ups sz. 2/3T, 3/4T, & 4/5T ...

Have a blessed holiday weekend! The church office will be closed on Monday.

Posted on August 29, 2024 in: General News

Have a blessed holiday weekend! The church office will be closed on Monday.

Labor Day Prayer As the sun rises to bring in the new day: We remember those who descend into the earth, their work begins in darkness, pulling from the earth, the resources we steward. We remember those who work inside a building away from the light and brightness of the day. We remembe...

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Gospel Reflection...

Posted on August 29, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Reflection...

On Calvary, Jesus sacrificed His Body and Blood, soul and divinity for all mankind: not just for those who liked Him. This means that Jesus gave up His very self in sacrifice on the Cross so that each scribe and Pharisee might enter Heaven. So why did Jesus speak so boldly against the...

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Gospel Meditation...

Posted on August 21, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation...

The famous Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky said, “Love in action is a harsh and dreadful thing.” In the Gospel reading this week, Jesus does something harsh and dreadful — he watches his own disciples abandon him. What could possibly be loving about that? Well, we notice the...

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Gospel Meditation for August 18, 2024

Posted on August 14, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation for August 18, 2024

A priest I know was asked by a door-to-door evangelist, “Do you believe in Jesus?” He answered, “Yes, I do. But if I may ask you,” he continued, “Where do you experience Jesus’ body and blood?” His interlocutor responded somewhat confusedly, “I don&rsq...

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There will be no Sunday 8am Mass moving forward.

Posted on August 13, 2024 in: General News

There will be no Sunday 8am Mass moving forward.

SUNDAY 8AM MASS INTENTIONS: Due to the cancellation of the Sunday 8AM Mass here at Notre Dame, ALL Mass Intentions scheduled August 25th through end of year 2024 will be read at the 11AM Mass on the day it is scheduled. If you have any questions please call the parish office, 724-981-5566.

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Volunteer meeting this Monday, August 12th, 6pm.

Posted on August 04, 2024 in: General News

Volunteer meeting this Monday, August 12th, 6pm.

The 50th Anniversary celebration is coming quickly, and we are still looking for more volunteers. ALL volunteers, those who have already signed up and those who have not, are invited to join us for a meeting on Monday, August 12th at 6pm in the Multi-purpose Room. Also, Do You Have Photos or Vi...

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Gospel Meditation

Posted on July 31, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation

Since my college days I've loved a song called "Dance with You" by the rock band Live. It touches on the deep mystical hunger of our heart: "I've tasted all the wines / a half a billion times / came sickened to your shore / you showed me what this life is for." &nbs...

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Quilt Raffle Fundraiser

Posted on July 31, 2024 in: General News

Quilt Raffle Fundraiser

The Social Committee thanks you so much for your support thus far! We will continue selling raffle tickets for the quilt after Masses this weekend or you can also purchase them at the Church office on Thursday. The winner will be announced at the Anniversary celebration next Su...

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Gospel Meditation ~ 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on July 25, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation ~ 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The world is filled with people whose basic needs aren't met, whether for clean water, nutrition, safety, education, meaningful work, stable family life, basic medical resources, religious freedom, and the right to life. So how can we possibly believe what Psalm 145 says to us this we...

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Join us to officially welcome our new pastor this Saturday, August 3rd!

Posted on July 23, 2024 in: General News

Join us to officially welcome our new pastor this Saturday, August 3rd!

Welcome to Notre Dame and St. Bartholomew! Join Notre Dame And St. Bartholomew ForA Welcoming Party In Honor Of Fr. John Miller Saturday, August 3, 2024 6:30 to 8:00pm Feel free to bring a side dish or dessert Notre Dame Multipurpose Room *Anyone available to assist with set up ...

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INVITE YOUR KIDS, GRANDKIDS, NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS!

Posted on July 22, 2024 in: General News

INVITE YOUR KIDS, GRANDKIDS, NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS!

Vacation Bible Camp August 5-9, 2024 Pre-K-6th Grade / SJPII School / 9:00am-12:00 noon Cost: $10.00 per student / Family $25.00 Make checks payable to Church of Notre Dame Facilitator: Mrs. Pat Polesnak and Team Students Grade 7th-12th needed as Counselors Registration form&nbs...

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Gospel Meditation

Posted on July 11, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation

Once I asked a fallen-away Catholic friend of mine what he remembered about the parish priest from his youth. He said, "He was a gentle, nice guy. Kind of vanilla. Kept to himself." It struck me that he, perhaps like many, perceive Catholic priests as the following: lonel...

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Thank you, Fr. Allen!

Posted on July 10, 2024 in: General News

Thank you, Fr. Allen!

Fr. Allen and Ginger are off on their next adventure. Please pray for Fr. Allen and all of the priests who are transitioning to new parishes this week. Please check out the Photos from Fr. Allen's Farewell Party.

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Gospel Meditation

Posted on July 04, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation

Recently I watched a bunch of YouTube videos on how to optimize willpower in the face of weakness. The message was: do not accept your weakness. Crush it. Dominate it. In one video, however, at the end of a rant by a willpower coach, the muscular stoic admitted, "You'...

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Gospel Meditation...

Posted on June 27, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation...

Sin isn't given its due these days. Downplaying sin is dangerous. But there is also another spiritual misstep in which we make way too big a deal out of sin. It happens, for example, when we persistently wonder if our confessed sins are "really" forgiven, or suspiciou...

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All High School Students welcome!

Posted on June 25, 2024 in: General News

All High School Students welcome!

You have been invited to form a team to compete in the 2024 Catholic Youth Olympics! Teams will compete throughout the summer for gold, silver, and bronze medals. At the end of the summer, the highest scoring team will be crowned the champions. Competitions will be held on Thursdays a...

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Inspiration for the Week...

Posted on June 20, 2024 in: General News

Inspiration for the Week...

What do I do when circumstances are beyond my control? Do I become paralyzed with fear and panic? Do I try to control others and force them into my way of thinking? Do I turn trustingly to GOD and surrender that which is beyond me? How have I experienced the presence of GOD w...

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Need a spiritual boost?

Posted on June 18, 2024 in: General News

Need a spiritual boost?

DIVINE MERCY ENCOUNTER DME #109: July 19-21, 2024 (HELD AT ST. JOSEPH BOL, ERIE, PA) DME is a three day retreat program. Each day has a different focus: Friday is the Day of Invitation, focusing on how God is inviting us into relationship. Saturday is the Day of Encounter, where we enc...

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We need you.

Posted on June 15, 2024 in: General News

We need you.

The 50th Anniversary celebration is coming quickly, and we are still looking for more volunteers. ALL volunteers, those who have already signed up and those who have not, are invited to join us for a meeting on Monday, August 12th at 6pm in the Multi-purpose Room!

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Inspiration for the week...

Posted on June 13, 2024 in: General News

Inspiration for the week...

Reflection One of my professors in graduate school used to say frequently, “You never know how far your influence may reach.” As a teacher and school administrator, I know this is true, despite limited empirical data. I think it’s a fair conservative estimate to say that in m...

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Join us!

Posted on June 12, 2024 in: General News

Join us!

National Eucharisitic Pilgrimage Eucharistic Processions will begin at four points around the country and will process with our Lord to meet in Indianapolis July 17th, the start of the National Eucharistic Congress – the first one in 83 years. You can be a part of this as the Seton route...

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Saturday, July 6th, 6:30pm at St. Bart's

Posted on June 12, 2024 in: General News

Saturday, July 6th, 6:30pm at St. Bart's

PLEASE JOIN NOTRE DAME AND ST. BARTHOLOMEW PARISHES FOR A FAREWELL PARTY IN HONOR OF Fr. Allen and Ginger SATURDAY, 6th of July, 2024, 6:30 pm St. Bartholomew Parish Center Come and wish Fr. Allen best of luck in his new assignment at St. Joseph Church in Oil City, PA.

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'God loves a cheerful giver.' ~2 Cor 9:7

Posted on June 10, 2024 in: General News

'God loves a cheerful giver.' ~2 Cor 9:7

MARYKNOLL Fathers and Brothers Diocesan Missionary Cooperative Appeal Deacon Paul Bork will be at the parish for the annual missionary cooperative appeal and second collection for the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. For anyone wishing to donate by check please make the check payable to Notr...

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Gospel Meditation...

Posted on June 06, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation...

Jesus asks us a stunning question this week: "How can Satan cast out Satan?: To enter into this question opens up the often-hidden dynamics of what Jesus has done and is constantly doing. If we're honest, our response to some degree is: "How else can we cast him out? ...

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SHARE THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS WITH US

Posted on June 05, 2024 in: General News

SHARE THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS WITH US

NOTRE DAME WANTS TO RECOGNIZE OUR YOUNG PEOPLE'S ACHIEVEMENTS Our parish would like to begin recognizing the achievements of our Notre Dame youth on a regular basis in the Sunday Bulletin. We are asking parents/guardians to send us information on the achievements of their children in academic...

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Gospel Meditation...

Posted on May 31, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation...

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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Tomorrow, June 15th!

Posted on May 30, 2024 in: General News

Tomorrow, June 15th!

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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Gospel Meditation

Posted on May 23, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation

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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Join us at St. Joseph's, Sharon, this Sunday...

Posted on May 21, 2024 in: General News

Join us at St. Joseph's, Sharon, this Sunday...

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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This Weekend...

Posted on May 20, 2024 in: General News

This Weekend...

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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Come, Holy Spirit!

Posted on May 16, 2024 in: General News

Come, Holy Spirit!

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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PICTURES FROM RECENT PARISH EVENTS...

Posted on May 14, 2024 in: General News

PICTURES FROM RECENT PARISH EVENTS...

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

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Gospel Meditation...

Posted on May 10, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation...

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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To all of our mothers, grandmothers, Godmothers, mother-figures....

Posted on May 09, 2024 in: General News

To all of our mothers, grandmothers, Godmothers, mother-figures....

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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Gospel Meditation

Posted on May 02, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation

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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JOIN US TOMORROW MORNING FOR A MILE WALK OR 5K... IT'S NOT TOO LATE!

Posted on May 02, 2024 in: General News

JOIN US TOMORROW MORNING FOR A MILE WALK OR 5K... IT'S NOT TOO LATE!

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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This Monday, May 13th ~ Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

Posted on May 01, 2024 in: General News

This Monday, May 13th ~ Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

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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Gospel Meditation

Posted on April 18, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation

Recently I was with my little dog Libby at a retreat center in the Arizona desert. I sat in a chair near a ravine filled with shrubs. Unbeknownst to me, Libby wandered down there and disappeared. Suddenly an animal's wild shriek erupted from the area. Without thinking, I ...

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THIS SUNDAY...Join us at St. Bartholomew's

Posted on April 15, 2024 in: General News

THIS SUNDAY...Join us at St. Bartholomew's

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS & HOLY NAME SOCIETY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sunday, April 21, 2024 8:000 am—1:00 pm ST. BARTHOLOMEW CENTER Includes: Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Fruit and DrinkS!

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Gospel Meditation...

Posted on April 11, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation...

When I was a kid, a friend at my home parish told me, "If you get to Mass by the Gospel reading, it counts!" As a lifelong late-arriver, it's something I have told myself many times, especially in my earlier years as a Catholic. If the "it counts" is justifiable o...

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This Saturday, April 20th, after 4pm Mass ~ Join us!

Posted on April 10, 2024 in: General News

This Saturday, April 20th, after 4pm Mass ~ Join us!

Join us for Wine & Cheese Night following the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday, April 20th. Bring friends or make new friends while enjoying an evening of wine tasting, great fellowship, and tasty treats. Do you have a favorite wine you’d like to share? Bring it alo...

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REMINDER...

Posted on April 10, 2024 in: General News

REMINDER...

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Plan to join us!

Posted on April 10, 2024 in: General News

Plan to join us!

Ladies Tea & Flower Arranging Bring your...daughter, mother, aunt, neighbor, or friend to our Ladies Tea to enjoy some 'girl' time! Come enjoy one another's company and a chance to make a little flower arrangement to take home! Saturday, May 4, 2024 2:00pm Notre Dam...

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Gospel Meditation

Posted on April 04, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation

A protestant pastor friend of mine was invited to meet Pope Francis with a group of other pastors. He noticed the Pope's chair was especially ornate and set at the head of the group. He somewhat playfully said, "Holy Father, why do you get that special chair?" The gro...

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Please pray for Brandon & Michael as they are ordained transitional deacons....

Posted on April 02, 2024 in: General News

Please pray for Brandon & Michael as they are ordained transitional deacons....

Join us via livestream for the Ordination of the next transitional deacons, Brandon Matthew Feikles and Michael Christopher Scanga, tomorrow, April 13th,10:30am at www.youtube.com/@eriediocese/streams.

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Register by April 17th!

Posted on March 30, 2024 in: General News

Register by April 17th!

THIS PILGRIMAGE IS NOT SOLD OUT IN CASE YOU TRIED TO REGISTER July 17–21, 2024, tens of thousands of passionate Catholics will experience an outpouring of grace on a scale this generation has never seen. This historic moment is called the 10th National Eucharistic Congress. Catholics from e...

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Join us today for 2pm Good Friday service and for Soup & Salad after!

Posted on March 28, 2024 in: General News

Join us today for 2pm Good Friday service and for Soup & Salad after!

Good Friday is the day on which Catholics commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Catholics are joined by almost all other Christians in solemn commemoration on this day. It is also a legal holiday around much of the world. According to the gospels, Jesus was betrayed by Judas on the night o...

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We wish you and your family a blessed Easter season!

Posted on March 26, 2024 in: General News

We wish you and your family a blessed Easter season!

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Come join us!

Posted on March 26, 2024 in: General News

Come join us!

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Gospel Meditation...

Posted on March 21, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation...

A few months before they married, my twenty-three-year-old sister and her fiance planned a cross-country road trip to visit his family. My parents told them that they could only go if they slept in separate hotel rooms, offering to foot the bill. It might sound prudish, but my parents wa...

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Gospel Meditation...

Posted on March 14, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation...

A middle-aged woman sat on the couch in my parish office and recounted to me a shocking list of terrible calamities in her life: addictions, terminal illnesses, financial loss, broken relationships, and so on. She smiled as she did so. "Please forgive me," I asked, "but yo...

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Can you help?

Posted on March 13, 2024 in: General News

Can you help?

Can you help us make our Easter Egg Hunt 'eggs'tra special? We will be having our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday after 11:00am Mass. ALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME! If you're able to provide egg fillers (candy, stickers, etc), we would glady welcome them. Donatio...

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Gospel Meditation...

Posted on March 07, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation...

Our national pastime isn't baseball. It's what the Bible calls "condemning the world." We generally enjoy pronouncing curses upon those whom we see as trouble, wrong, or evil. Don't believe me? Listen to almost any podcast, cable news network, or social ...

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Be merciful Lord, for we have sinned. ~Ps 51

Posted on March 06, 2024 in: General News

Be merciful Lord, for we have sinned. ~Ps 51

Two opportunities this Sunday to attend a penance service... Sun, March 17, 2pm at Immaculate Heart, Mercer Sun, March 17, 5pm at Beloved Disciple, Grove City

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Gospel Meditation

Posted on February 29, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation

I am the Lord your God... You shall not have other gods beside me. ~ Ex 20:2-3 One of the greatest golfers of all time - if not the greatest - was Jack Nicklaus. Which is why it is baffling that at the beginning of each season he would return to his childhood coach and re-learn h...

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Available after all Masses this weekend!

Posted on February 28, 2024 in: General News

Available after all Masses this weekend!

Raffle Tickets will be sold after ALL Masses this weekend. Grand Prize $1,000 Chances are $1 each or 6 for $5 If you forget to bring your cash to Mass, you can purchase tickets at the church office or call Jo Feeney at 724.699.3340 The actual St. Mark Seminary Auxiliary Annual Card P...

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Don't miss it...this Sunday night!

Posted on February 28, 2024 in: General News

Don't miss it...this Sunday night!

David Kauffman, San Antonio, TX, well-known musician, and composer of such pieces as Be Still, Behold, the musical “Moses and the Burning Within”, and the Mass of Renewal used here at Notre Dame, will once again be here for Lent!! “Your Heart Knows the Way Home” will be th...

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Last opportunity to join a Zoom: March 5th

Posted on February 26, 2024 in: General News

Last opportunity to join a Zoom: March 5th

Synod Update Did you participate in any of the Synod listening sessions held at Notre Dame (or any other parish)? Would you like an update? The Diocese of Erie will hold the last of their listening sessions via Zoom this Tuesday, March 5th. If you would like to participate, pleas...

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Practices start this Sunday, March 3rd!

Posted on February 25, 2024 in: General News

Practices start this Sunday, March 3rd!

Under the direction of Rhonda Paglia, the Notre Dame Church Youth Choir will be singing once again at the 11:00am Easter Mass on Sunday, March 31st. All Notre Dame youth parishioners, grades 1 – 8, who enjoy singing are invited to jointhe Notre Dame Youth Choir. We will be preparing 2 prelu...

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Join us this Thursday, Mar. 14th for a night of prayer, contemplation and song.

Posted on February 24, 2024 in: General News

Join us this Thursday, Mar. 14th for a night of prayer, contemplation and song.

TAIZE PRAYER THURSDAY, MARCH 14TH AT 7:00 PM On Thursday, March 14th at 7pm, the choir and folk group of Notre Dame Musicians will be having a Lenten Taize prayer gathering. It is a time of quiet in the midst of our holy season of Lent, warmth in the midst of cold nights. Taize prayer began...

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Mark your calendars...(edited 3/1)

Posted on February 24, 2024 in: General News

Mark your calendars...(edited 3/1)

March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th: 6:30-8pm Bible Study - The Gospel of Mark 29th: Following 2pm Service Good Friday Soup & Salad 31st: Following 11am Mass Easter Egg Hunt April 20th: Following 4pm Mass Wine & Cheese May 4th: 9:00am Faithfu...

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Inspiration for the Week...

Posted on February 22, 2024 in: General News

Inspiration for the Week...

As a college student, my prized possession was an after-market car stereo. It was my pride and joy; glorious audio, eye-catching display screen, and multi-disc CD changer. It drained my hard-earned dollars, but it was totally worth it. It drenched me in music everywhere I drove. &n...

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Be sure to sign up THIS WEEKEND...

Posted on February 19, 2024 in: General News

Be sure to sign up THIS WEEKEND...

Please plan to join us after our 2pm Good Friday Service for a simple meal. Soup, salad, bread and beverages will be served. There will be sign up sheets in the church vestibule this weekend, March 23/24, so that you can sign up to attend, volunteer to help serve or volunteer to make a po...

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Even if you missed the first one, still join us!

Posted on February 15, 2024 in: General News

Even if you missed the first one, still join us!

THE GOSPEL OF MARK Short, But Not Always Sweet! Come join us for a Bible Study of the Gospel of Mark presented by Pat Polesnak. Classes will be held on Wednesdays / 6:30-8:00pm Multipurpose Room February 21 / February 28 March 6 / March 13 / March 20 / March 27

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Gospel Meditation...

Posted on February 15, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation...

When I feel down, I sometimes watch the famous "Double Rainbow" video on YouTube to feel better. It's hilarious. A young man camping in Yosemite Park sees two rainbows stretching across the sky. He bursts into a kind of ecstasy. "Double rainbow, all the way...

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Local Lenten Fish Fries...

Posted on February 14, 2024 in: General News

Local Lenten Fish Fries...

St. Anthony Antonium (Sherman Ave. Entrance) Hall is Handicap Accessible Serving every Friday during Lent including Good Friday 4 TO 7PM / DINE IN OR TAKE OUT Dinner includes fries or baked potato, cole slaw or applesauce & cookie Baked or Fried Fish Dinner $14 Palacin...

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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mercer

Posted on February 13, 2024 in: General News

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mercer

Precious Blood Ocean of Divine Mercy Fr. Maximilian Maria Jaskowak, OP Native son of Beloved Disciple Parish, Grove City February 19th 6:30-8:00pm: Adoration & Confessions 7:00pm: First Conference 7:30pm: Confessions Resume 8:00pm: Benediction February 20th 6:30-...

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Gospel Meditation...

Posted on February 08, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation...

Recently I had a skin rash, and it was awful. (Please don't tell anyone.) I am embarrassed to admit that I didn't handle it well. Complaining, whining, begging for sympathy, and crying were my responses to the mericless itching and burning. In the aftermath, a silver ...

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Inspiration for the Week...

Posted on January 25, 2024 in: General News

Inspiration for the Week...

Gospel Meditation Encourage Deeper Understanding of Scripture I love movies about exorcisms. Apparenty, so do many others. The 2023 movie "Nefarious" features a possibly possessed inmate on death row. Critics were not impressed, but audiences scored it at 97% on the...

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Reservations need to be in by Thursday, Feb. 8th.

Posted on January 22, 2024 in: General News

Reservations need to be in by Thursday, Feb. 8th.

Cost: $15 Make Reservations by Thursday, Feb. 8 by dropping your payment off at the Notre Dame Church Office with your name, phone number and parish you attend in an envelope marked ‘Men’s Breakfast’. Can also drop it in the Collection basket or mail to Church of Notre Dame...

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Check it out.. Pierogi Sale, Eucharistic Series

Posted on January 21, 2024 in: General News

Check it out.. Pierogi Sale, Eucharistic Series

Homemade Pierogi Sale $10 per dozen Pick-up date Tuesday, Feb. 21st in the Parish Center 12:30-2:30pm PAYMENT IS DUE AT TIME OF ORDER See bulletin for order form or call the Parish office at 724.962.7130 Easter Eucharistic Series Come for one or both. ...

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Gospel Meditation for the week...

Posted on January 19, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation for the week...

In short, God is calling us, now, wherever we are and whatever we are doing. Ask the Holy Spirit to be alert to His call. If we dedicate this year to falling in love with Mark's Jesus Christ in our Sunday gospels and in our daily reading from Mark, we will hear and we will be blissfully happy. J...

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Inspiration for the Week...

Posted on January 11, 2024 in: General News

Inspiration for the Week...

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Join us for the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years!

Posted on January 06, 2024 in: General News

Join us for the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years!

The Diocese of Erie would like you to join us on a pilgrimage to the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, the first in 83 years! What an awesome opportunity this is...especially to share this unique experience with your Diocesan family! The pilgrimage will take place July 17-21, 2024...

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Our apologies...

Posted on January 05, 2024 in: General News

Our apologies...

Our parish Faith Formation Office would like to extend a sincere apology for not being able to place luminarias around the church campus on Christmas Eve due to the back order of the 15-hour candles. If you donated in the parish envelope to have a luminaria burn in memory or in honor of a loved one,...

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Gospel Meditation...

Posted on January 04, 2024 in: General News

Gospel Meditation...

The feast of Epiphany has a lot to do with our notion of home. Where is our origin? Where are we going? When is our wandering done? Saint Matthew tells us of the Magi, "They were overjoyed at seeing the star." This star will bring them home, to a place where t...

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Statement from Bishop Persico...

Posted on January 03, 2024 in: General News

Statement from Bishop Persico...

12.20.2023 Statement from the Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, Bishop of Erieconcerning Fiducia Supplicans I learned about the new papal document, Fiducia Supplicans (Supplicating Trust), at the same time as the public. Having reviewed it, I’d like to summarize and comment on some key poin...

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MANY THANK YOUS!

Posted on January 02, 2024 in: General News

MANY THANK YOUS!

A huge thank you is due to so many people: those who cleaned the church (they do it every Thursday!), those who decorated, and who do so throughout the different liturgical seasons, to all musicians, those who sent cards, gifts and best wishes at Christmas, those who took advantage of the “pop...

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