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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF WEXFORD
Saint Alphonsus & Saint Alexis
Most Holy Body and
June 14, 2020 Blood of Christ
From Father Zywan
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ!
This weekend marks the annual celebration of The Most Holy
Body and Blood of Christ - “Corpus Christi.” It’s a time for us to
reflect on what the gift of the Lord Jesus in the Eucharist personally
means to us. The Eucharist is more than a gift, it’s a person – Jesus.
At the Last Supper, Jesus gave us this gift of himself. Taking the
common staples of bread and wine, Jesus said “take this, eat and drink,
this is my body, and this is my blood and asked us to do this in memory
of me” – himself. The celebration of The Most Holy Body and Blood
of Christ encourage us to appreciate just how blessed we are to be
loved by the Lord, to enter more deeply into the intimacy he wants to
share with us, and to know how Jesus remains with and in His Church through the Eucharist. Hidden under the
common forms of bread and wine, Jesus feeds us his very body and blood that we might be more than physically
nourished; he desires to be united as one with us in a deep, life-changing spiritual bond.
As members of the Wexford Catholic Community moving ever more closely to forming one parish on July 1 –
Saint Aidan, from two soon to be former parishes – Saint Alphonsus and Saint Alexis, today’s celebration
challenges us to recognize and live the unity we share in Jesus. In fact, the Eucharistic Presence of Jesus compels
us to work together to foster a unity that will witness to the world our love of Jesus through our love for one
another. We can do this! In so many ways, we have been doing this, and we are to continue to wholeheartedly
move in this direction. This is what living the Gospel calls us to do.
Today and every day, cherish the gift of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. This is something that many have appreciated
so much more in this time of pandemic with our churches being closed, our inability to receive Jesus in the Holy
Eucharist, and praying as a community. It is in our worship that we form a community - a communion in the Lord.
Friends, this is our time. Saint Augustine reminds us of the role each of us plays in ushering in the kingdom by
commending us to “become O holy people that what you are … the Body of Christ.” Our world, beginning with
our one, new parish, is depending on our response. WITH, IN, and THROUGH Jesus, we can all make a real
difference. And this is because we are all members of one body - the Body of Christ!
Job Well Done!
Congratulations to all our graduates from colleges, universities, high school
and elementary school programs! What a great time to celebrate your accomplishments
while giving God thanks for His gifts.
May you move into your future with confidence for the Lord goes before you and it's
there that your lives are to bear abundant fruit. Stay close to the Lord who will always
show you the way. Finally, may you grow into the joy of discipleship by recognizing
that true fulfillment comes from using your gifts at the service of others. God's blessings
and congrats!
A Graduation Prayer
Heavenly Father
Surround those who are graduating with your grace.
Bless them with hope so that they move into
the future with eager and open hearts.
Help them to put knowledge, skills, and
insights gained through their education to use
for the good of all humankind.
Inspire them to believe in the goodness of
life even when faced with challenges and difficulties.
As they commence with their lives,
may they grow ever more grateful and wise.
All of this we ask in the name of Jesus,
your beloved Son.
Amen.
In Jesus’ love,
Fr. Zywan
LOVE
To is to learn to follow Christ with others.
New This Week! WE PRAY FOR THE SICK
SUNDAY, JUNE 14: 10:00 a.m. live stream Mass and
Distribution of Eucharist from 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician,
from Saint Alexis Church. those members of our parish families of Saint Alphonsus
If you are unable to join us on Saturday, there will be and Saint Alexis who are in need of healing in body, mind
an additional opportunity to receive the Eucharist on or spirit, especially:
Sunday. Mass will be live streamed at 10:00 a.m. Then,
from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m., parishioners are welcome to Brian Bart Eugene Mancino
drive to Saint Alexis to receive the Eucharist. We ask that Rachel Borck Gerard McArdle
you park and exit your car when the ushers tell you. Jeannie Bukaukus Liz McArdle
MASKS ARE REQUIRED! Emma Bullick Michelle Mehok
Those wishing to receive the Eucharist should line up Rick Collins Ron Mehok
(6 feet apart per family) to enter the church through the Connor Cunic Diane Miller
side entrance adjacent to the bell tower. You are requested Gloria Dudowski G. James Neelan
to use hand sanitize provided, proceed forward into the Nancy Greer Larry Sampietro
Narthex, remove your mask immediately before
Patricia Gross Irene Schultz
receiving, receive the Eucharist, replace your mask, and
exit the opposite side of the church into the parking lot Stanley Hofstetter Janice Spowal
facing the old church, opposite of where you entered. Betty Howell Amber VanVickle
Please hand sanitize again when exiting. NO ENTRY David Hoza David Zappa
INTO THE BODY OF THE CHURCH WILL BE John Hunsinger Prayer Shawl Recipients
PERMITTED AT THIS TIME. Al Korade
TUESDAY, JUNE 16 AND THURSDAY, JUNE 18: If you know of a parishioner or have a loved one who is
8:00 a.m. Weekday in-person Mass at Saint Alexis ill, please contact the Parish Center and let us know. We
Church. will place that person’s name on the prayer list for four
Thank you for your patience while we work within weeks. Intentions may return to the list upon monthly
our Diocesan guidelines. requests. Contact the Parish Center at 724.935.4343 or
724.935.1151 to add a loved one onto the list.
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
The Catholic Community of Wexford
wishes to extend sympathy to those who SCRIPTURE READINGS
mourn the loss of a loved one, especially TODAY’S READINGS
the soul who recently passed through First Reading — Never forget the Lord your God, who
death: Rudolph Kroft (97). A funeral brought you out of slavery (Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a).
Mass will be celebrated at a later date Psalm — Praise the Lord, Jerusalem (Psalm 147).
which has not yet been determined. Second Reading — Because the loaf of bread is one, we
May the choirs of angels welcome him and where who partake of it, though we are many, are one body
Lazarus is poor no longer, may he find eternal rest. (1 Corinthians 10:16-17).
Gospel — Jesus said, “I am the living bread; whoever eats
Offices Remain Closed this bread will live forever” (John 6:51-58).
Even though our church is open for twice a week The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass ©
1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy
daily Mass, we continue to have our parish offices remain Corporation. All rights reserved.
closed to the public until further notice. If you have an
emergency you may call the office at 724.935.4343 or READINGS FOR THE WEEK
724.935.1151 ext. 221. Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-7;
Mt 5:38-42
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-6ab, 11, 16;
Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday:2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24;
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-7; Mt 6:7-15
Friday: Dt 7:6-11; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 10; 1 Jn 4:7-16;
Mt 11:25-30
Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34; Lk 2:41-51
Sunday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35;
Rom 5:12-15; Mt 10:26-33
Mass Intentions Saint Alphonsus Income
Due to the quarantine, Father Zywan and Father Will
are still celebrating daily Masses privately. June 1 through June 7, 2020
Unfortunately, due to current circumstances, we are Regular Electronic Total
unable to invite you to join us at the actual celebration of
the Mass. We will include all previously scheduled Mass Offertory $ 4,395 $ 6,382 $ 10,777
Intentions at their private Mass. Parish Share $ 360 $ 566 $ 926
† Jacqueline Straw - William Straw
School $ 25 $ 760 $ 785
† Ray and Sophie Dobbs - Ron and Kathy Vergona
Major Maintenance $ 3 $ 465 $ 468
† Edna Penco - Paula Green and the Penco Family
Ascension $ 80 $ 45 $ 125
† Henry Borkowski - Michael and Diane Christel
The Priests of the Diocese of Pittsburgh - Karen Landau Peter’s Pence $ $ 67 $ 67
Special Intention - Maureen Kelly Future Diocesan Collection $ $ 203 $ 203
† Michael Karas - The Family Holy Days $ 50 $ 230 $ 280
† Jacqueline Straw - William Straw Votives $ $ $
† James Winkler—The Remy Family
TOTAL $ 4,913 $ 8,718 $ 13,631
2020 Parish Share Assessment: $ 133,380
Stewardship Update Collected: $28,724
We are so happy to begin to offer Mass again starting
with our weekday Masses on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
We’re realized the many of you have been missing Saint Alexis Income
receiving our Lord in the Eucharist. June 1 through June 7, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we will not be
passing the collection basket during Mass. For those Regular Electronic Total
Twice/month
parishioners who would like to drop off their weekly
offering, please use the marked baskets at Saint Offertory $ 6,113 $ $ 6,113
Alphonsus when receiving Communion on Saturdays
after the live streamed Mass. At Saint Alexis you may Parish Share $ 575 $ $ 575
use the secure deposit box in the Narthex after weekday
School $ 168 $ $ 168
Mass or on Sunday after the live streamed Mass. As the
most convenient way of contributing, you are encouraged Ascension $ 23 $ $ 23
to our online giving on our website at
catholicwexford.org. Catholic Relief $ 33 $ $ 33
We Welcome You Home! Peter’s Pence $ 50 $ $ 50
Votives $ 94 $ $ 94
TOTAL $ 7,056 $ $ 7,056
2020 Parish Share Assessment: $ 151,696
Collected: $ 72,193
OUR ADVERTISERS
Thanks to our bulletin advertisers for supporting
our parish this week:
Saint Alphonsus:
See the full list of our advertisers on our website Kennihan Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning
under “Our Current Bulletins.”
Saint Alexis:
Dormont Appliance
Please offer your patronage to our sponsors or
be sure to thank them when you have the
opportunity to do so. It is through their support that
our weekly bulletin is made possible!
Blessed Francis Seelos Academy
Seelos Academy Receives $100,000 Grant
Blessed Francis Seelos Academy was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Job Training Grant Program.
State Representative Mike Turzai, who serves as the Speaker of the House, helped secure the grant to help Blessed
Francis Seelos Academy enhance its science and math curriculum.
"Because of Speaker Turzai and his dedication to education, we will be able to invest in our STEM offerings and
upgrade technology in our classrooms. We are planning to upgrade our SMART Boards in our classrooms, purchase
additional student devices, and introduce robotics and coding programs that will enhance our science, mathematics, and
technology curriculum. Our school will benefit from these programs from preschool through 8th grade," said Robert
Reese, the school's principal.
Mike Turzai has been an advocate of school choice and fair funding for private schools, One of Turzai’s top
priorities in Harrisburg has been expanding a pair of tax-credit programs that incentivize donations to private schools.
The EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) Program and the OSTC (Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit)
Program give tax breaks to businesses and individuals if they donate money for private-school scholarships. The idea,
backers say, is to give students from poor- and middle-class backgrounds a better shot at attending private schools.
"I was fortunate to work directly with Speaker Turzai over the past few weeks to submit the grant and have it
approved. We are blessed to have the support of Speaker Turzai not only for this grant, but also for his continued work
on the EITC program that helps to fund financial aid opportunities for families who want to choose a quality Catholic
Education," said Reese.
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Well, we have a lot of amazing things going on here at the Catholic
Community of Wexford. We have a tremendous community here. And
we want to make sure it’s as easy as possible for every one of you to be
involved and connected to it all.
So, we’ve adopted a new way of communicating that will make it
much simpler for you to get the information you want from us! It’s
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it lets you receive email or text messages from the groups and ministries that you choose. It even allows you
to reply directly back to those messages so we can get feedback and hear from you in an efficient manner.
Your info is kept totally private and, again, it lets you choose precisely which groups and ministries you
want to get email and text messages from here at the Catholic Community of Wexford.
In addition to regular group and ministry communication, we’ll also use this to send you important
updates about special events coming up, inclement weather announcements, etc.
And it’s important for you to know that you can update your communication preferences or
unsubscribe from any of these updates at any time!
Text the word “Wexford” to 84576
Once you send that in, Flocknote will text you back a confirmation message AND another message with a
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We hope you will find this method easy to use and find this as another effective means of communication.
Thank you!
Saint Alphonsus and Saint Alexis Churches - The Catholic Community of Wexford
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Parish Office: 10090 Old Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090
A Parish of the Diocese of Pittsburgh - diopitt.org Phones - 724.935.1151 or 724.935.4343 Fax - 724.935.1270
saintalphonsuswexford.org or stalexis.org
SERVED BY
OFFICE HOURS
Administrator
Reverend Paul J. Zywan /ext. 224 /pzywan@diopitt.org Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Senior Parochial Vicar JOIN US!
Reverend William D. Wuenschel /ext. 233 /wwuenschel@diopitt.org To become a registered member of the parish family, please visit our
Deacons website at www.stalexis.org or at www.SaintAlphonsusWexford.org .
Deacon Albert Heiles /aheiles@diopitt.org Introduce yourself to us at Mass!
Deacon Jeffrey J. Ludwikowski /jludwikowski@diopitt.org
Director of Parish Operations/Business Manager RECONCILIATION
Chuck Goetz /ext. 223 /businessmanager@stalexis.org Saint Alexis: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday,
Saturday -7:30 a.m.-7:55 a.m. Saturday - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Director of Evangelization Saint Alphonsus: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Dave VanVickle /ext. 232 /evangelization@stalexis.org
Office Manager PRAYER
MaryEllen Pendel /ext. 221 /parish@stalexis.org Eucharistic Adoration
Directors of Music Saint Alphonsus: Wednesday 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saint Alexis: First Friday of every month from 8:30 a.m.
Christopher Brewer /ext. 226 /music@stalexis.org to 6:00 p.m.
Mary Heagy/musicdirector@Saintalphonsuswexford.org Divine Mercy Devotion: Wednesday 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Assistant Music Director - Lisa Hoffman at Saint Alphonsus
Director of Religious Education Prayer Ministry- To initiate a request for urgent prayers contact
Louis Bosco /ext. 215 /religioused@SaintAlphonsusWexford.org the following people:
Religious Education Program Manager Saint Alexis - Barb Busi at 412.366.4829
Paula Green /ext. 225 /reled@stalexis.org Saint Alphonsus - Norma Heyl at 724.935.1094 or Jo Labrise at
724.935.3826.
Coordinator of Youth Ministry /Young Adults If you would like to be a part of this important ministry to pray for
David Piccirilli /ext. 227 /lifeteen@stalexis.org
MARRIAGE
Bookkeeper/Safe Environment Coordinator
Mary King /ext. 212 / Arrangements must be made with a priest at least six months in
bookkeeper@SaintAlphonsusWexford.org advance of the desired wedding date.
or safeenvironment@SaintAlphonsusWexford.org
or safeenvironment@stalexis.org HOLY ORDERS
Receptionist/Secretary For information about the priesthood or the vowed religious life,
Gail Clendaniel /ext. 210 / please contact Fr. Zywan or the Vocation Office of the diocese at
secretary@SaintAlphonsusWexford.org 412.456.3131 or visit pghpriest.com.
Volunteer Ministry Coordinator
Barbara Griffith / Ministryservices@stalexis.org BAPTISM
Celebrated on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. at Saint Alexis or at
12:45 p.m. at Saint Alphonsus by appointment. Arrangements
should be made through the Parish Center several months in
advance. Parents need to be registered parishioners and
BLESSED FRANCIS SEELOS ACADEMY complete a pre-baptism class before scheduling a baptism.
Principal
Robert Reese - rreese@seelosacademy.org MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
School Secretary K-8 Communal anointing is celebrated periodically. Anyone who is
Patty Anfang - panfang@seelosacademy.org anticipating surgery is encouraged to request this sacrament prior
724.935.1152 to being admitted to the hospital. Individuals who are unable to
School Secretary Pre-K attend Sunday Mass and want to receive the sacraments are asked
Chris Schlieper - cschlieper@seelosacademy.org to please call the Parish Center.
724.935.3940
North Hills Regional School Board - www.nhrces.org DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR
412.456.3093 (Office)
1.888.808.1235 (Hot Line)
PA Child Line - 1.800.932.0313
* Bulletin announcements and flyers are due by Call 911 immediately if a child is in danger.
12:00 p.m. Friday, a week in advance of publication. *
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