Divine Mercy Sunday

April 19, 2020

MISSION STATEMENT We the members of Saint Pius X Community

seek Christ who is our life and has revealed Himself to us. We praise Him by providing a spiritual environment

so that all may follow in His footsteps. The realization of the Body and Blood of Christ

through the celebration of the Holy Eucharist is the most important part of our journey.

To be one with Christ through the Holy Eucharist is the ultimate expression of the faith. Pastor: Fr. Tukura Pius Michael, O.P.

570.374.4113 frpius@ptd.net Pastoral Associate: Mr. Joseph Scartelli

570.313.7606 josephscartelli@yahoo.com

Parish Office: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5 pm

570.374.4113 spxc@ptd.net Fax: 570.374.0156

112 Fairview Dr., Selinsgrove, PA 17870-9406

Website: StPiusXParish.net

Director of Religious Education: Diane Shamory 570.374.4113 ext. 117 prepstpiusx@gmail.com

MASS SCHEDULE: (any changes will be noted in the weekly Mass schedule on page 2) Saturday Vigil: 5 pm; Sunday: 8:30 am & 11 am; 5 pm (when Susquehanna University is in session) The first Sunday of each month will be celebrated at Weber Chapel, the remaining at St. Pius X. Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 7 am; Tuesday and Thursday: 12 Noon; (Adoration Chapel) Wednesday-12:30 pm -Shearer Weber Dining Room #1 or 3; Degenstein Campus Center (when Susquehanna University is in session) First Friday –10:30 am-Manor of Penn Village (Rte. 204) Last Friday of each month-10:30 am-Brookdale Assisted Living (off University Ave.)

NEAR PERPETUAL ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Our Lady of the Way Adoration Chapel-Mondays 8 am until Friday at 7 am. Current Adoration Openings: Thursdays 3 am-4am; Fridays: 3 am-4 am; Substitutes and back-up adorers needed. Call Barb at 570.847.4492 for information.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm, Wednesdays 5-6 pm OR by appointment.

SANCTUARY LAMPS AND ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS: If you would like to memorialize the Sanctuary candle in the Church, the Adoration Chapel or the Altar flowers, please contact the parish office with your request. The suggested offering for the Sanctuary candles are $ 25 each and the Altar Flowers are $100 for both.

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation) is the process by which adults become members of the Catholic Church. Classes are held on Thursdays from 7– 8:30 pm from September to Pentecost. Please call the Parish office at 570.374.4113 for additional information.

RECITATION OF THE ROSARY: Monday-Thursday 11:40 am (Chapel); Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:40 am (Chapel); Tuesday at 7 pm (Chapel); Thursday at 6 pm; Pio Prayer Group (Church); and 25 minutes prior to all weekend Masses.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: P.R.E.P.(PreK-Gr.8) 9:30 am-10:45 am; Life Teen (Gr. 9-12) 5:45 pm-7:15 pm. For additional information call Diane Shamory at the parish office or email at prepstpiusx@gmail.com

LEGION OF MARY: Meets on Tuesdays at 10 am and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the lower level of the Church. If you have questions about the ministry, please contact Heather Effinger at 570.541.6061or Ann Reibsame 570.374.3492.

BREAKFAST BUDDIES:A social group that meets the second Monday of each month at the Pepper Tree Restaurant on Route 522 at 9 am. Breakfast is ordered from the menu.

WinDowS: a social ministry meets every first Monday at 5pm-contact Nadine Lawton 570-884-

3313 for information.

HOMEBOUND COMMUNION/TRANSPORTATION: These services are available. Call the parish office if you or someone you know is in need.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: makes shawls and lap covers for the sick of our parish and our community and for anyone with a special need. They meet in the Parish conference room on the 1st Thursday of each month from 6-8 pm. To request a shawl, contact Kathy at 570.374.9883 or kathydal@ptd.net.

ST. PIUS X PASTORAL COUNCIL: Council members meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in the lower level (except July and December). Pastoral Council meeting minutes are available in the parish office for review.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The 4th degree, St. Katharine Drexel Assembly meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the lower level. The regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus is held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the lower level.

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Acts of the Apostles 2:14,22-33.

1 Peter 1:17-21

Luke 24:13-35. “Jesus came and stood among them and said

to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” John 20:19

Are you good at making people feel welcome? When you meet someone new, like a new neighbor, a new work colleague or a new pa-rishioner, do you make them feel at home? Many of us can probably do a much better job at this. When we make people feel welcome, we make them feel like they are included in-stead of being excluded. We are made for relationships – with God and each other. A simple “hello” and a smile goes a long way.

Pope Francis’ Monthly Intention for April:

Freedom from Addiction We pray that those suffering from

addiction may be helped and accompanied.

-All parish buildings, including perpetual Adoration chapels, will be closed until further notice. This also includes private visitations.

-Public Masses will not be offered at this time. Many Parishes are live streaming Sunday and weekday Masses. Please visit the Live Streaming section for more details.

Sunday Mass is also live streamed on EWTN at https://video.ewtn.com/daily-mass/. Mass can also be listened to on Holy Family Radio, WHYF. Resources to assist you in your spiritual life are available under the Resources section .

We encourage the faithful to continue to keep holy the Lord’s Day with prayer and reflection.

Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. Celebrate today at 3 pm by praying the

Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

We are a Tithing Parish Following God’s plan for Giving

Our gifts of Time, Talent & Treasure Offertory for April 12, 2020

Regular collection (Envelopes) $ 7,400.00

Tithing Envelopes 650.00

Loose Collection -0-

Children/Teen Envelopes -0-

Easter Offering 3,465.00

Total $ 11,515.00

PARISH INDEBTEDNESS

Loan Amount $ 1,900,000.00 Principal Balance 824,088.27 Monthly Interest 4,120.44

DEBT REDUCTION

Month of April Year-To-Date (fiscal year)

Goal 8,000.00 Goal 80,000.00

Actual 5,915.00 Actual 47,180.00

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Please pray for our family, friends and loved ones who are ill and/or hospitalized:

Robert Andino Gabriel Chilcote Barbara Green-Miller Helen McElwee Gabriella O’Shea Carmen Rodriguez Ron Troutman

Emily Artman Robert Christian Denise Hale Wayne McGraw John Owens Dylan Roebuck Stephanie Varljen Rosa Attig Sergio Smith-Clayton Sydnee Hoffman Ross Merante Evelyn Pakacs Brynn Rosini Anne Veronick Hunter Bachman Linda Dagle Jolene Howell Adria Middlesworth Eugene Parana Eugene Saska Bonnie Vidmar

Kyra Bachman Dianne DeLuca Lola Rose Johnson Aissah Mika Lorraine Parana Douglas Scartelli June Vitacco

Susan Bahorich Ruth DeLuca Gene Kardohely Brenda Miller Billy Pensyl Chris Schlieder Larry Vitacco Julia Becker Jessica Dibeler Tina Kenawell George Miller Nora Petroski Kelly Schlieder Mike Vitacco

Linda Blough Andreea Dobrescu Kathy King Sam Miriello Eleanor Popovich Kylea Schlieder Genny Vitale

Aaron Bobb Jean Dombroski Jennifer Kohler Debby Mourey Rita Prentiss Sally Schlieder Pam Volovic

Ethan Bobb Tony Dudley Jeanne Kontura Donna Moyer Anna Price Patrick Scheuer Ed Waskiewicz

Jilline Bond Alice Dyer Brian Kurtz Judy Moyer Buck Reibsame Joe Schuhl Heather Weikel

Robert Bonk David Dyer John Kurtz Lee Musser Gene Reich Bernie Schwalm Brian Winn

James Brennan David Everett Bob Leahy Sandra Neimond James Reichold Joseph Paul Secunda Jr. Walter Worhacz

Mary Bunting Mikeala Gaugler Chris Lenard Debra Nickolas Torin Reilly Finley Rae Snook Sandy Wynn Sam Burgio Luke Gaughler Philip Levenson Rose Nissel Steve Rice Lou Ann Sprenkle Maryada Zaucha

Denny Campbell Polly Gehman Betty Lucksom Theresa Noah Giuseppe Rinaldis Lisa Starzel Lynn Zitta Irene Catherman Missy Grayston Ray Mannello Danny Nunez Joel Rivera Steve Strocko Ed McCue Stacy Nunez Rosemary Robinson Robert Thompson

DIOCESAN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Parish goal: $ 68,255

Pledges & Gifts: $ 21, 670 Balance: $ 46, 585 This campaign DOES NOT fund individual Parishes, provide financial support for priests on administrative leave, nor the financial settlements for survivors of clergy abuse. Pledge envelopes are available in the parish office.

Thank you to all who are mailing their

contributions to the Parish office.

Your continued support is appreciated,

especially during this difficult time.

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, April 18 My Sisters and Brothers-Minnie Randello Sunday, April 19 People of the Parish and Leonard Fellon-Grace Fellon Monday, April 20 Antonio Lecce-Blandina and Philip Riggs Tuesday, April 21 Linda Houser-Fred and Terri Scholl Wednesday, April 22 West and Gerrity Families-The West Family Thursday, April 23 Effie and Raymond Dock-Rachel Dock Friday, April 24 Carl Dressler-Isabella Dressler Saturday, April 25 Special Intention-Kathy Dalius Saturday, April 25 Leo Jay-Rose and Frank Nissel Sunday, April 26 People of the Parish and Michael, Stanley and Adeline Pakoskey-Pakoskey, Grandizio &

Bloom Families

Please consider remembering St. Pius X Church in your will and estate planning.

SINGER WANTED Joyful Noise is interested in adding an Alto voice to its group (keyboard skills would be awesome)! Please contact Mike Andretta at 570-850-2685

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION

Celebrations of the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, Confirmation, reception of the RCIA and RCIC members to the Church will be postponed. We will provide updated information once dates are available.

Please pray for all our youth and adults awaiting the reception of their Sacraments.

The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Click Here to Recite the Chaplet Meditating on Our Lord's Wounds.

1. Begin with the Sign of the Cross, 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary and The Apostles Creed. 2. Then on the Our Father Beads say the following: Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Je-sus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. 3. On the 10 Hail Mary Beads say the following: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (Repeat step 2 and 3 for all five decades). 4. Conclude with (three times): Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN RETREAT The Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (HDCCW) invites women of the Diocese to join us for the Tenth Annual Weekend Retreat being held on the beautiful campus of Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, Maryland. It is from Friday evening on June 12th until noon on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Retreat Master is Fr. Chris Alar, MIC. The registration deadline is May 25, 2020. Contact Jeanne Warren at (717) 367-9306 or email at: warrenrjs@aol.com with questions. Registration forms and more details are available on the HDCCW website http://hdccw.webs.com/retreat."

HERSHEY PARK DISCOUNT TICKETS Order forms are available in the parish office for Hershey Park discount tickets. Parishioners may order tickets at a significant savings. Forms and payment must be returned to the parish either by mail or placed in the collection no later than Sunday, April 26, 2020. (Sorry, no exceptions). Checks should be made payable to St. Pius X Church.

Keeping the Lord’s Day Holy: Sunday Prayer at Home

Introductory Rites A hymn may be sung. Then, making the Sign of the Cross, the family begins:

Penitential Act

Leader: Coming together as God’s family, with confidence let us acclaim the Father’s forgiveness, for God is full of gentleness and compassion. Lord Jesus, you heal the sick. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you forgive sinners. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you feed us with your Body and Blood. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Opening Prayer The opening prayer may be taken from Magnificat (or another resource) for the

Sunday, or it may be taken from below.

Leader: Let us pray. O God, who willed that our infirmities be borne by your Only Begotten Son to show the value of human suffering, listen in kindness to our prayers for our brothers and sisters who are sick; grant that all who are oppressed by pain, distress or other afflictions may know that they are chosen among those proclaimed blessed and are united to Christ in his suffering for the salvation of the world. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Liturgy of the Word for Divine Mercy Sunday The readings should be taken from the Mass for the Day. This can be found on USCCB.org or in Magnificat, or another re-

source. Families may divide up the readings among those participating.

First Reading : Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118: 2-4, 13-15, 22-24.

Second Reading : 1 Peter 1:3-9.

Gospel: John 20:19-31.

Shared Faith Reflections

Families should spend some time discussing and reflecting on the meaning of the readings and help each other to see God’s

message for them at this time. Everyone could share something that was meaningful or especially important.

Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

Leader: We gather today to celebrate the Lord’s Day. We are unable to be with

our parish family. However, one with our brothers and sisters at St. Pius

X Parish, and with the entire Church, let us now listen to God’s Word and

join in prayer.

The Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

At the words that follow, up to and including the Virgin Mary, all bow. who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Intercessions Inspired by the readings and the needs of the family, the Church, and the world, members

propose special intentions and invite everyone to say, “Lord, hear our prayer.”

The Lord’s Prayer is recited by all.

Act of Spiritual Communion Explaining that Jesus will come to anyone who invites Him, the

family then recites together the Act of Spiritual Communion followed by a period of quiet prayer.

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Thanksgiving After a period of silence, the following Psalm is recited together. Psalm 116

I trusted, even when I said: "I am sorely afflicted," and when I said in my alarm: "No man can be trusted."

How can I repay the Lord for his goodness to me? The cup of salvation I will raise; I will call on the Lord's name. My vows to the Lord I will fulfill before all his people.

O precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his faithful.

Your servant, Lord, your servant am I; you have loosened my bonds. A thanksgiving sacrifice I make; I will call on the Lord's name. My vows to the Lord I will fulfill before all his people, in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem.

Blessing Making the Sign of the Cross, we say together:

May the Lord bless us, protect us from evil, and bring us into everlasting life. Amen.

A concluding hymn may be sung.

PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

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