June 2, 2019
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Dear Parishioners,
Congratulations and God's blessings to all of the graduates of our Parishes - certainly our High School graduates, but also, grade school, college, even Kindergarten. Milestones and accomplishments like graduations are important moments to see where God has been and where we are being led next. Whatever changes or new beginnings happen in our life, God will always be there to meet us.
Right now, everyone thinks of our grade school as Sts. Peter and Paul's School. Eventually the school will belong to everyone and, I hope, will be used by more families. I wanted to share with you the impression that a grandfather and new volunteer has of the school:
"Over the past seven months I have been involved in helping at Saints Peter and Paul School in various activities. I have been most pleased in what I have seen. As a parishioner and former teacher, I want you to know what an excellent school we have. The teachers not only provide excellent academic instruction, but incorporate the teachings and beliefs of our Catholic faith. Each child is expected to reach his full potential. With our faith as a foundation, the mutual respect between faculty and students, and the exhibition of good manners, the loving bond between students and faculty is displayed on a daily basis. All of these attributes contribute to academic excellence. I encourage you to consider an education at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School for your children or grandchildren. Take the time to go on line, pick up a school brochure, or visit the school to learn of the benefits for you. The Church will remain alive through our youth."
Sincerely, John Wolbert
I know a lot of you have great devotion to St. Anthony of Padua. A wonderful relic of St. Anthony will be in the Pittsburgh area from June 6-9. You can find all the opportunities in the Pittsburgh Catholic or on the Diocesan web page but here are opportunities that are closer to home:
Friday, June 7 - St. John the Baptist, Monaca - 5:00 p.m. until Mass at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 8 - St. Alphonsous, Wexford - 9-11:00 a.m.
Saturday, June 8 - St. Alexis, Wexford - 1:00 p.m. until the Vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 9 - St. James, Sewickley - their Masses are 8 and 11 a.m. so approximately 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
I met these great folks a year or so ago in South Carolina. They and the relic were a nice experience.
Next Sunday, June 9, is Pentecost Sunday and the Birthday of the Church. Maybe you all do this already, but a fun thing to do is for everyone to wear red along with the priests.
Father Bob