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Ascension Thursday
Ascension Thursday
May 26th, 2022
Is a Holy Day of Obligation
Masses are:
Thursday, May 26th
At 8:00AM & 6:30PM
Ascension Thursday - In Europe Ascension Thursday was celebrated with mountain climbing and picnicking on high places; and during the Middle Ages it was the custom to eat a bird on Ascension Day because Christ "flew" to Heaven.
Anything with wings would do — pigeons, pheasants, even crows — and for German vegetarians, bakers made pastries in the shape of birds. Even if it is stretching a liturgical point, it might be a special treat if each member of the family had his own individual roasted Rock Cornish hen. Children love anything in miniature, and a whole chicken too! At least the problem of who gets the wing or thigh or white meat would not mar this celebration. Ascension Thursday is May 26th this year. -
Grand Piano Fund
Music M
inistry – A generous person has graciously donated a beautiful six-foot mahogany grand piano to our Church. However, it needs quite a bit of refurbishing. So our Church Community is launching a fundraiser to cover costs. You may purchase any part of the piano you wish for yourself, your family, or in memory of a loved one. As always we wish to fill the church with a continuous source of beautiful music to enhance our liturgies. Please help by donating generously. If we go over our target we will have money for future tunings and maintenance. For more information see our bulletin insert or Mrs. Ninarose Lewko.
Thank you and God bless you!
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Vacation Sweepstakes
Our Parish fund raiser “Vacation Sweepstakes” is now under way!!! Letters and tickets were sent in the mail to all our Parishioners. It is based on “Pennsylvania Pick 4” 7:00PM evening drawing, Monday through Saturday, and runs through the entire month of May. Winners will automatically receive a check in the mail from Saint Monica Parish. Tickets are still available and cost $20.00) For more information or to purchase additional tickets contact Howard Kelley at 574-1677. Ticket stubs must be returned no later than April 26th to be eligible to win. -
Mass Offering
Offering Mass
1.) Offering Mass for a deceased loved one.
When we offer Mass for our deceased loved one, we are asking God to apply the graces of the Mass to that person’s soul, so that their time of purification can be brought quickly to completion and they can enter into the fullness of heaven. Just as we pray for each other and share each other's burdens now, the faithful on earth can offer prayers and sacrifices to help the departed souls undergoing purification. To have a Mass offered for the repose of the soul of a person who is not Catholic is more beneficial and comforting than any other sympathy card or bouquet of flowers. No better prayer could be offered than that of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. This is a truly loving and faith-filled thing to do; a beautiful expression of the communion of all believers in Christ – a communion that transcends time and space.
2.) A Mass can be offered for a person who is still living.
Though we often think of having a Mass said for those who have passed away, Masses can be offered for those who are still alive. The Mass may be said: "for the living and the dead, and other necessities." In other words, if you know someone who could benefit from the spiritual graces that come with having a Mass said on their behalf, there is no need to delay in doing so.
3.) You can have a Mass said in Thanksgiving or for a celebration.
Most people remember to have a Mass said for the death of a loved one and a few may think to have a Mass offered for a special intention or friend who is suffering, but rarely do we think of having a Mass offered for a celebration. Is there a better way to show our gratitude to God? Masses can be said for birthdays, anniversaries, in celebration of the reception of the sacraments, or for prayers that have been answered!
4.) Please consider having Masses said at Saint Monica Church.
It is easy to do so. To request a Mass, you may mail your request to the parish office or drop it in the mail slot at the rectory. You may also drop your request in the weekend offertory collection basket marked “Mass Intention.” Please include: 1) who the Mass is for, 2) who it is by, 3) along with your $10.00 stipend per Mass. You may request a date; if the date is taken, we will schedule your Mass to the nearest date open.
Don't miss out on these graces for yourself and those you love! Find a reason to have a Mass offered today.
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Today's Readings
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Daily Mass
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Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil Mass - 4:00PM
Sunday Morning Mass - 11:00AM
Monday Morning Mass - 8:00AM
Tuesday Morning Mass - 8:00AM
Wednesday Morning Mass - 8:00AM
Thursday - No Mass
Friday Morning Mass - 8:00AM
Adoration - after Mass until 10:00AM
Confession
Saturday Afternoon - 2:15PM till 3:15PM -
Reconciliation
Reconciliation –
Confessions are heard on Saturday afternoons from
2:15PM till 3:15PM.
• A love of God above all else
• A sincere desire for the forgiveness from sin
• The resolution to go to confession as soon as
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Spiritual Communion
Prayer of Spiritual Communion – My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now 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.
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Adoration at Saint Monica Church
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration is a sign of devotion to our Lord Jesus Christ, who is present in body, blood, soul, and divinity, under the appearance of the consecrated host. Eucharistic meditation performed in the presence of the Sacred Host outside Mass has been practiced and recommended by some of our greatest saints. A visit to the Blessed Sacrament is a great treasure of the Catholic faith. It spiritually nourishes us and gives us opportunities for thanksgiving, reparation and supplication. Friday adorations will end at 10:00AM with Reposition of our Sacramental Lord. All are welcome and encouraged to come to our dear Lord during our Friday Adorations for a grace-filled occasion and experience.
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2022 Mass Book Open
2022 Mass Book is now open. To reserve a Mass please send the name of who the Mass is for, who it is from, and your $10.00 per Mass stipend, to the Parish Office either by mail or drop into the weekend collection basket. You may request a date if it is already taken your Mass will be on the closest date to the one requested. Please do not call or email a Mass request. We cannot take requests over the phone or email.
Requesting the Sanctuary Candle or donating the Bread and Wine is a wonderful way to honor your loved one. It may also be offered in honor of a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, special intention or in thanksgiving.
Sanctuary Candle and Bread and Wine
The Sanctuary Candle burns for the entire week for $15.00.
Our Bread and Wine is donated for the entire month for $25.00.
You may request the Bread and Wine or Sanctuary Candle by dropping your request in the weekend collection basket or by mail. Include the name or occasion you are requsting, who it is by and your donation.