Holy Trinity Parish

Holy Trinity Parish
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
5718 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township, PA 15136-1311
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Kenneth R. Keene, Pastor
412-787-2140, ext. 104 pastorht@comcast.net
Msgr. Joseph Lamonde, In residence
412-787-2140, ext. 110
Mr. Tim M. Killmeyer, Deacon
timkillmeyer@verizon.net
Mr. Ethan LaPlaca, Director of Music Ministries
412-787-2140, ext. 103 ethan.laplaca@gmail.com
Ms. Kathy Butler, Family Life & Social Ministry
412-787-2140, ext. 116
htfamsocministry@comcast.net
Mrs. Kimberly Stevenson, School Principal
412-787-2656 htsprincipal@comcast.net
Mrs. Catherine Wilkinson, CCD Coordinator
412-859-3467 htreligioused@comcast.net
Miss Erin Donoghue & Mr. Carl Stuvek,
Youth & Young Adult Ministers,
412-787-2140, ext. 117 htrobinsonyouth@gmail.com
Mr. Joseph Burkot, Business Manager
412-787-2140, ext. 108 htjburkot@comcast.net
Mr. David Haseleu, Director of Development &
Advancement,
412-787-2140, ext. 101 htsadvancement@gmail.com
Mrs. Marybeth McGinley, Bookkeeper
412-787-2140, ext. 105 htrobins@comcast.net
Mrs. Carol Ludwick, Bulletin Editor/Receptionist
412-787-2140, ext. 100 htcarol@comcast.net
May 13, 2012
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rectory: (412) 787-2140
Rectory Fax: (412) 787-3799
CCD, Mrs. Wilkinson: (412) 859-3467
RCIA, Mrs. Bridge: (412) 787-1069
Family Life/Social Ministry: (412) 787-2140, ext. 116
Youth Ministry: (412) 787-2140, ext. 117
St. Vincent dePaul : (412) 860-3669
Ms. Terry Donoghue, Chairperson of Pastoral Council
Mr. Tom Garbin, Chairperson of the Finance Council
Mr. John Java, Chairperson of the Building &
Grounds Committee
Church E-mail:
Church Website:
htrobins@comcast.net
www.HolyTrinityRobinson.org
School: (412) 787-2656
htsprincipal@comcast.net
School Fax: (412) 787-9487
Cafeteria: (412)787-2656 ext. 4
Social Hall: (412) 722-1586
School Website: www.Holy-Trinity-School.org
Mass Schedule
Saturday evening: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 7 PM
Weekdays: See inside schedule.
Saturday: 8:15 AM
BINGO: Every Friday at 7:15 PM in our school
cafeteria.
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Friday afternoon the week
before bulletin printing.
“Love Your Neighbor as Yourself.”

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It was not you who chose me.
but I who chose you and
appointed you to go and bear
fruit. — John 15:16
MASS & SACRAMENT SCHEDULE
MONDAY, MAY 14 — St. Matthias, apostle
8:15 am Joseph & Sophie Egan (Al & Noreen Egan)
TUESDAY, MAY 15 — St. Isidore, the worker
8:15 am Sophia Manzini (Emanuele Family)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
8:15 am Clare McMahon (Moorhead Family)
THURSDAY, MAY 17 — The Ascension of the Lord
8:15 am Betty Butya (Children)
FRIDAY, MAY 18 — St. John I, pope & martyr
8:15 am Betty Welte (Sandy Shaffer Macek)
SATURDAY, MAY 19
8:15 am Deceased members of Yost & Abbott Family
3 pm Leah DiPaolo & Paul Avery
— Nuptial ceremony
5 pm Caroline Postufka (Harry & Marlene)
SUNDAY, MAY 20 — 7th Sunday of Easter
8 am Roger LaBarge (Everett Williams)
10 am For Our Parishioners
12 pm Nannette Sicher (Mario, husband)
7 pm Living & Deceased Members of H. T.
Knights of Columbus (K of C)
PRESENTATION OF OFFERTORY GIFTS
Parishioners are encouraged to participate in the
presentation of offertory gifts at Weekend Masses. To
volunteer, sign the registry in the Library. Please also
check in with the ushers ten minutes before the Mass
that you have selected.
Traveling Chalice Participation
Name of Family ______________________________________________
Phone Number ______________________________________________
Circle Mass Time You Normally Attend:
• Saturday, 5 pm
• Sunday, 8 am
• Sunday, 10 am
• Sunday, 12 pm
• Sunday, 7 pm
HOLY TRINITY PARISH
Rosary: Daily following the 8:15 am Mass (Joyful,
Sorrowful, Glorious & Luminous Mysteries of Our
Savior’s Life)
Confession: Sat. 11:30 to 12 Noon & Sat. 4:15 to
4:45 pm
Adoration: (No adoration this Thursday, May 17th
due to Ascension Thursday). Every Thursday from
6:30 pm to 8:45 pm; 24‐hour adoration on First
Fridays.
Baptism: By appointment only. Times— The First
Sunday of the month will be during a Mass, & the Third
Sunday of the month will be at 1 pm. Baptism class
required: 412‐787‐2140, ext. 116.
Holy Communion to Home Bound First Fridays
(please inform the Parish Receptionist if a member of
the family is no longer able to attend Mass)
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Acts 1:15‐17, 20‐26; Jn 15:9‐17
Tuesday: Acts 16:22‐34; Jn 16:5‐11
Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 ‐‐ 18:1; Jn 16:12‐15
Thursday: Acts 1:1‐11; Eph 1:17‐23 or Eph 4:1‐13
[1‐7, 11‐13]; Mk 16:15‐20 (for Ascension);
or Acts 18:1‐8; Jn 16:16‐20
Friday: Acts 18:9‐18; Jn 16:20‐23
Saturday: Acts 18:23‐28; Jn 16:23b‐28
Sunday: Acts 1:15‐17, 20a, 20c‐26; Ps 103;
1 Jn 4:11‐16; Jn 17:11b‐19 or for Ascension
Acts 1:1‐11; Ps 47; Eph 1:17‐23 or
Eph 4:1‐13 [1‐7, 11‐13]; Mk 16:15‐20
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Sixth Sunday of Easter; Mother's Day
Monday: St. Matthias
Tuesday: St. Isidore
Thursday: The Ascension of the Lord
(unless transferred to Sunday)
Friday: St. John I
Saturday: Armed Forces Day
ASCENSION THURSDAY
This Thursday, May 17th, is Ascension
Thursday, a holy day of obligation.
Masses will be offered at 8:15 am, 12 pm,
and 7 pm on Thursday.
MOTHER: Mother is the name for God in the lips and
hearts of little children. — William Makepeace Thackeray
To all Mothers, Godmothers, Grandmothers &
Those Who Play a Motherly Role!
Have a Happy & Blessed Mother’s Day!

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Date
Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy Communion
Lectors
Altar Servers
Saturday,
May 19
5 pm
William Logue, Harry Postufka, Ray Belhumeur,
Cathy Wilkinson, Norma Leja, Tim
Capuano, Karen Lukas, Linda Groznik,
Dennis Kocsuta
Sally Logue
Bill Kaczynski
Lauren Marasti
Christy Morgan
Sunday,
May 20
8 am
Terry Donoghue, Karen Baker, Robert
Baker, Tom Dirda, Mary Dirda, Ralph Buck,
Betty Klugh, Stanley Pascek, Greg Clarke
Anita Bridge
Leo Einloth
Morgan Kutzavitch
Merritt Donoghue
Sunday,
May 20
10 am
Mary Buckley, Bill Smitsky, Elaine Smitsky,
Gary Silvestri, Denise Silvestri, Raymond
Bodnar, Elizabeth Bodnar, Jim Manion,
Debbie Manion
Joe McAndrews
Ken Buckley
Andrew Iezzi
Chloe Borgialli
Sunday,
May 20
12 pm
Anne Koller, Veronica Rojahn, Charles
Donina, LouAnne Plank, Carmen Roa,
Sharon Welch, Andrew Iezzi, Bernie
Parrish, Kim Zeh
Frank Daily
Michael Weber
Jordynn Miskow
Hayden Miskow
Sunday,
May 20
7 pm
Nick Ostronic
Claire Lajoie
8:15 AM WEEKDAY SERVERS
Mon., May 14 — Jacob Merlo & Dominic Merlo
Tues., May 15 — Andrew Roberts & Ryan Parker
Wed., May 16 — Mick Czerniejewski & Kolin Shaner
Thurs., May 17 — Ben Minsinger & Justin Buckley
May 17, 7 pm — Meg Stavish & Jenna Stavish
Fri., May 18 — Michael Dugan & David Riley
Sat., May 19 — Patricia Farren, Emilie VanDyke
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL
Dolores Bianco, Bill Blumling, Dolly Blumling, Vicki
Broniszewski, Eugene Camarota, Marian Drexler, Jerry
Funaro, Carol Holzapfel, Cecelia Houlihan, Dorothy
Kincade, Herman Kramer, Lori Leaman, Hugh McGuire,
Patricia Misklow, Betty Ann Navickas, Ed Navickas,
Bernadette Neimeyer, Fr. Barry O’Leary, Larry Roberts,
Jolaine Roberts, Margaret Ruprecht, Dan Sabatucci,
Marie Sabatucci, Alberta Schotting, Tony Sirianni,
Fran Smith, Marian Teriet, Stanley Tracy, Angela
Ulanowski, Joe Ulicny
Please pray for these and all the members of our parish
who are ill. If you know of someone who is ill and
would like to receive the sacraments, please let Father
know.
CCD REGISTRATIONS
All those presently enrolled in CCD who have not
returned their registrations forms and all new people
who would like to register should come to the school
library next Sunday, May 20th from 9 am to 1 pm to
register for the new school year.
PLEASE NOTE
There will be NO Vacation Bible School this summer
due to renovations in the school building.
MINISTRIES FOR 7 PM MASS
Holy Trinity has some positions available for lectors,
Eucharistic Ministers, and ushers for Sunday
7 pm Mass. Great Benefits! Call Ed at 412‐859‐6717.
MARIAN PRAYER GROUP
Tuesday, May 15, 8 pm, in the Church
Please join us for a rosary and talk by Dr. Tom
Petrisko. For further information call Jerry Beer at 724
‐695‐3403 or cell 724‐561‐5268.

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LIFE AND MONEY WITH PHIL LENAHAN©
www.VeritasFinancialMinistries.com
In today’s Gospel, we read, “This is my commandment:
love one another as I love you” (Jn. !5:12). The love we
have for God must be reflected in the love we have for
those around us. A steward of Providence recognizes
the importance of cultivating a generous spirit as a
way of reflecting that love.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK
Sun., May 13 — Mother’s Day
Tues., May 15 — Marian Prayer Group, 8 pm,
in Church
Thurs., May 17 — Ascension Thursday Masses,
8:15 am, 12 pm, 7 pm
Fri., May 18 — Bingo, 7:15 pm, cafeteria
Sun., May 20 — Baptisms, 1 pm
PARISH DONATIONS FOR THE WEEKEND OF
May 6, 2012
$13,226 Regular Sunday Envelope
$ 3,982 Parish Share (PSP)
$17,208 TOTAL
“Thank you!
ADULT CHILDREN
It is important that adult children, those who are out
of school and most probably are working, register
with us as a separate person. The registration forms
supply us with information not on the parent’s records.
It will aid us in preparing for a wedding or for
issuing sponsor papers for Confirmation or Baptism.
The parent’s records are not up to date with information
about their children.
We ask these young adults to please obtain a registration
form and fill it out. Parents, remind your children
that they must do so. Thank you for your assistance.
PRAYER OF THE WEEK
Grant, almighty God,
that we may celebrate with heartfelt devotion these
days of joy,
which we keep in honor of the risen Lord,
and that what we relive in remembrance
we may always hold to in what we do.
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.
Reflection question:
How can I participate more fully at Mass?
Collect text from the English translation of The Roman
Missal, (c) 2010, International Commission on English in
the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright
(c) J. S. Paluch Company, Inc.
SEUSSICAL JR.
Holy Trinity School Fine Arts Department will be in
back selling tickets to their musical performance of
Seussical Jr. Performances are Friday May 18 th at 7
pm, Saturday May 19 th at 7 pm and Sunday May 20 th at
2 pm. Advanced ticket prices are $5 for adults and $3
for students (8 th grade and under). Bring your family
and see a wonderful show.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN WORKSHOP
At St. Columbkille Parish
A Protecting God’s Children Workshop will be held at
St. Columbkille Parish, 103 Church Rd., Imperial, PA.
on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, beginning at 6:30 pm. To
register, contact Terry at 724‐695‐7325, Monday
through Friday, between 9 am and 4 pm. Please register
by Friday, June 1, 2012.
WEDDING CO-ORDINATORS
LOVE . . . . .
Love is a beautiful wedding. Love is sharing with
others. Love is being a wedding co‐ordinator. Call
Louise Java at 412‐859‐0107 to volunteer as a
Holy Trinity Parish wedding co‐ordinator.
Congratulations Fr. Dixon!
Fr. David Dixon will be celebrating his 55th Anniversary
of Priestly ordination on May 25,
2012. Please remember Fr. Dave in your
prayers and should you like to remember him
with a card his address is: St. John Vianney
Manor, 2600 Morange Road, Pittsburgh, PA
15205.

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From: FAMILY LIFE/SOCIAL MINISTRY
Ms. Kathy Butler‐412-787-2140-EXT. 116
htfamsocministry@comcast.net
Today, is Mother’s Day, we celebrate women who are
Moms. Those women who have children of their own
and those women who have given love, kindness, instruction,
and nurturing to many who are not their
children. We THANK GOD FOR YOU! We ask God’s
many blessings on you !
FEELING STRESSED, NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO?
Call and come to my office located in the (old convent
bldg.) First white door next to the garages,
ring the bell. Ask for Kathy.
BAPTISM CLASS FOR PARENTS- NEXT CLASS :
Tuesday, June 5th at 6 pm ‐REGISTRATION IS RE‐
QUIRED‐Call me at 412‐787‐2140‐ext. 116
BEREAVEMENT GROUP ‐ NOW FORMING!
PLEASE CALL for mor information or TO REGISTER .
412‐787‐2140,ext. 116
TRAVELING - www.masstimes.org or 1‐410‐676‐
6000
HOLY TRINITY SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES:
Come and join us for lunch, fun, and laughter on
Tues., May 15 th , at the Golden Corral at 1 pm.
12:45 to car pool at the parish. Call: Kathy Butler-
412-787-2140-ext. 116 if you will be joining us.
RETROUVAILLE ‐ A lifeline for Troubled Marriages
Take the time and make the effort to get help. You
and your marriage are worth it! Check the bulletin
for programs being offered.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
800‐470‐2230 OR 412‐277‐3434
LADIES OF CHARITY‐ “To serve rather than to be
served in humility, simplicity, and charity.” Our next
meeting will be on May 15th at 7 pm in the Ministry
Bldg. (old convent). Please come and join us and
find out who we are and what we’re all about!
CELL PHONES ONLY‐ Your used cell phones can help!
These cell phones are set up in a special way for
WOMANSPLACE clients for emergency use only.
Please, place your cell phones in the marked box in the
back of the church.
Please Remember to Pray for Vocations!
WHITE ELEPHANT NEWS
It is that time of the year again where I am asking you
to consider donating your unwanted items for our
White Elephant Sale which is held during our annual
festival in August. The money raised from this event
helps our school to thrive and is a major and important
event. The gross income from the White Elephant
sale for the last three years have been $11,000 plus in
2009, $13,000 plus in 2010, and $12,000 plus in
2011. As you can see your donations are very important
and there is much truth in the statement that one
man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
Unfortunately, we are not equipped to accept your
drop off donations until our school session is over for
the summer. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF YOUR
ITEMS AT THIS TIME. For the past several years the
downstairs of our school has been the drop off and
sorting/cleaning site for the White Elephant Sale. We
MUST wait until school has let out for the year before
we are able to accept your donations. Due to the proposed
renovations at our school building our drop off
site may have to be moved. The dates, times, and area
for drop offs will be announced shortly. Until that
time, please continue to hold onto your donations.
They are greatly needed and appreciated.
Should you have any questions, please contact
Elaine Barlow at 412‐480‐2425. Thank you.
GRAB BAGS
The Grab Bag Booth at the Festival survives due to the
donations of our friends and parishioners. All of our
Grab Bags are put together with items age appropriate
from these donations. The Grab Bags are made for
boys and girls aged one to twelve. Our biggest challenge
each year is to provide Grab Bags for the older
ten to twelve aged boys and girls. If you work for a
company who advertise on items which are age appropriate
for this age group we desperately need your
donations. Each of the last three years we have been
blessed with sleeves of hats from the Pittsburgh Pirates
and Bobble Heads. Without these donations, we
would be without age appropriate items. We also received
a gift of over l00 Beanie Babies for the younger
childrens bags. PLEASE. We would like to start our
bags early this year and would appreciate any and all
donations you may have for our Grab Bags. These donations
can be left at our Rectory Office and I will be
sure to get to them right away. Should you have any
questions, please call Elaine Barlow at 412‐480‐2425.
WHITE ELEPHANT HELP
If you can donate any of your time to receiving, fixing,
cleaning or sorting donated items through June, July
and into the Festival in August we really need your
help. Please call Elaine Barlow at 412‐480‐2425.

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RETROUVAILLE
In a troubled marriage? Retrouvaille has helped 10's
of thousands; it can help you. For confidential information
about or to register for the program beginning
with a weekend on July 13, 2012, contact Retrouvaille
at 412‐277‐3434 or e‐mail 3041@retrouvaille.org.
More information is available at
www.helpourmarriage.com .
SINGLES CONVENTION
The Catholic Alumni Club International invites singles
to their annual convention in Charleston, SC July 22‐
28. For more info, go to http://caci.org/conv_natl.php
or contact Don at donluebbering@fuse.net
SPRING LUNCHEON & CARD PARTY
The Women's Guild of St. Mary, Aleppo Township, 444
Glenfield Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143 will be holding
their annual Spring Luncheon and Card Party on
Tuesday, May 15 from noon-3:00 pm. Home‐made
food (boneless pork chop with dressing, applesauce,
sunshine salad, bread and butter and gourmet
cupcakes.) Cost: $10. 50/50 raffle, bingo and door
prizes. Reservations appreciated‐‐call 412‐741‐6460.
Sisters of Charity Invite Single, Catholic
Women for Service Outreach Experience in
Chicago Area
The Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill invite single, Catholic
women ages 18 to 50 to “Come and Serve” with
them June 24‐28, 2012. Participants will have the opportunity
to join the sisters’ outreach to the homeless,
the marginalized, and the underserved people of Cook
County, Chicago, Illinois. The women will have an opportunity
to observe and learn the meaning of a life of
service urged by the love of Christ in the tradition of
St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac, and St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton, foundress of the Sisters of Charity.
The weekend will include opportunities for Eucharistic
Liturgy, community prayer, a tour of the Chicago
area, and interaction with the Sisters of Charity.
For registration information, contact Sister Barbara
Ann Smelko, SC at 773‐205‐1822, ext. 206 or barbaraannsmelko42@gmailcom(e‐mail).
ASCENSION SPRING FLEA MARKET
Church of the Ascension, Ingram
Saturday, May 19, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Donated items for the benefit of the Church.
For further information please call 412‐922‐8820
or 412‐922‐1187.
BATTER'S UP!!!
Make plans to attend the 2 nd annual "Pitch for a Cause"
Parish Community Softball Tournament on July 21 st
and 22 nd , 2012. Area churches are coming together to
support the youth of our parishes while competing in
a friendly softball competition. St. John's The Baptist,
Baden, is the reigning champion. Gather your team
and get spring training started!! Get ready for lots of
food, fun, and fellowship while supporting the youth of
our parish communities!!!! Contact Rose at 724‐683‐
0287 with any questions.
ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH
STEEPLE CHASE DERBY AND LUNCHEON
Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 3, 2012, and join
us at Olivia’s Banquet Room at the Pine from 12 Noon
to 4 pm. Our fun‐filled afternoon will have great food,
Chinese auction, 50/50, fun games, door prizes, photo
opportunities and, of course, the entertaining Steeple
Chase Derby. Tickets are $35.00. Cash Bar is available.
This is the Steeple Chase version of the Kentucky
Derby ONE SHORT RACE ONLY ~~ Picture this,
dressed in colorful riding attire: Fr. Lou Vallone, Fr.
Bob Zajdel, Fr. Steve Kresak, Deacon Bob Stein, Sister
Sarah Crotty (from FOR) and Sister Althea Anne
Spencer at the starting gate, riding decorated stick
horses!!! Get set to bet on your favorites!!! Our Master
of Ceremony, Father Regis Ryan, will you be in
the “Winner’s Circle”? You can be if you join us at the
Derby. Have your picture taken in the Winner’s Circle
with the Holy Riders and/or riding a wild and crazy
race horse. These pictures will be priceless!!!!
....Don’t miss it!!!!!! Questions/Reservations,
call 412‐331‐2453 or 412‐331‐3443.
ST. MALACHY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Mom always is in for a treat on Mother’s Day. Avoid
long lines and expensive prices at the chain restaurants!
St. Malachy PTG will hold a Pancake Breakfast
on Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 8 am to 1 pm. This
month we will have blueberry pancakes. We will also
be serving them along with traditional pancakes.
Price for adults is $5 and children (age 2‐12)
$3. All breakfasts include your choice of pancake flavor,
bacon or sausage, coffee, tea and juice. Come hungry!
ROBINSON TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY
FLEA MARKET
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 8 am to 12 noon
Burkett Sports and Recreation Complex
Deadline to register for a table space is Tuesday, May
15th (call 412‐788‐2822 or 412‐859‐0902).

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HOLY TRINITY FESTIVAL
August 1 st thru August 4 th , 2012
Festival Website
We are so grateful to have Sharon Pivirotto once again updating and maintaining our very own
festival website – www.htsfestival.org . The website is a great source of information for the
very latest on our upcoming event. Be sure to check back often for updates on our festival planning.
Thank You Sharon!!
Now that’s Entertainment!
We have great entertainment planned for all four days of our festival – check out our exciting
lineup of this year’s entertainers.
Wednesday – Broadway Dance Studio, Pittsburgh Pro Performance, followed by The Rumors Band
Thursday – Arena’s Centre Stage Dancers, East End Kids and John Puckett
Friday – Brendan Alexander Dance Center and (back by popular demand) Random Play
Saturday – Scriva Dance Studio and Mansfield 5
Chinese Auction Baskets
We hope you are working on your basket for this year’s festival. Come up with a theme of your
choice—it really is fun! Baskets can be left in the school office or rectory during office hours, or in
the bridal room after Sunday Masses. Be sure to put your name on the basket - all families making
a basket will be entered into a drawing for a reserved parking space for all four days of the festival!
Put your thinking caps on and start sending in those beautiful baskets! If you have any
questions or need an idea, email htfestival@yahoo.com and we will be happy to help. Thank you!
We Need You!
A festival as large as ours simply can’t be done without the many volunteers who help each year.
Please be one of the volunteers that help pull this fun event together. Email us today at htfestival@yahoo.com.
Any questions, comments or if you would like to volunteer email us – htfestival@yahoo.com
MORE FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS NEXT WEEK!

In the last few years, through better catechesis, the parishioners of Holy Trinity are finally started to accept
the Sacrament of Anointing as the help of God and his Church that it is truly intended to be. Participation has definitely
increased. Yet, last year an elderly woman walked into church on the day we were anointing and she was
struggling with a walker and had a terrific cough. When asked whether or not she would like to be anointed that
morning, she said “Oh no, that’s for them sick people!”
Seriously, the fact of the matter is that the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is probably one of the most
misunderstood sacraments. Most people are unaware of the graces available from the sacrament and, unfortunately,
many people still think of it as the Extreme Unction that a person receives on his or her deathbed. This is simply not
the case, so the hope is that this flyer will answer the question:
Who should be anointed?
The sacrament of anointing is intended for those who are in danger of death or are seriously ill. But, it is also
for those who are awaiting or recovering from critical surgery; the elderly who are notably weakened and dealing
with the debilitating effects of aging, even if no serious illness exists. The sacrament is also intended for those dealing
with a major chronic ailment like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or
multiple sclerosis; those battling serious mental illness; or sick children who have achieved sufficient maturity to understand
the nature of the sacrament and desire to receive it.
The sacrament of anointing can be repeated if the person, while suffering the same illness, takes a turn for
the worse. It can also be repeated if the person develops a new illness; if the person recovers and then relapses; or if
an elderly or chronically ill person wishes to receive the sacrament on an annual or biannual basis (Canon 1004).
A LITTLE HISTORY - The Sacrament of Anointing is one of the church’s seven sacraments. It is one of the two
sacraments of healing, along with the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The other two groupings are the Sacraments of
Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation) and the Sacraments of Commitment (Marriage and Holy Orders).
Like all the sacraments, Holy Anointing was instituted by Christ during his earthly ministry. It is alluded to in
Mark, but is recommended to the faithful promulgated by James the Apostle and a cousin of Jesus. (Mark 6:13; Jas.
5:14-15) The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) says: “The anointing of the sick conveys several graces and
imparts gifts of strengthening in the Holy Spirit against anxiety, discouragement, and temptation, and conveys peace
and fortitude.” (CCC 1520)
The sacrament’s name has changed over time. Where it was once called extreme unction, which means “the
last anointing”, and has been referred to as part of the “last rites”, it is now properly called “the anointing of the
sick.” But even from the earliest times, the sacrament of the anointing of the sick was cherished among Christians,
not only in immediate danger of death, but even at the beginning sign of danger from illness or old age. A sermon of
Caesar of Arles from around the year A.D. 500 contains the following: “As often as some infirmity overtakes a man,
let him who is ill receive the body and blood of Christ; let him humbly and in faith ask the presbyters (priests) for
blessed oil, to anoint his body, so that what was written may be fulfilled in him: ‘Is anyone among you sick? Let him
bring in the presbyters, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil; and the prayer of faith will save the sick
man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he be in sins, they will be forgiven him....See to it brethren, that whoever
is ill hasten to the church, both that he will receive health of body and will merit to obtain forgiveness of sins.”
WHY SHOULD YOU RECEIVE? - Anointing is intended to confer the grace of the Holy Spirit upon the Christian
who is facing a serious illness or the difficulties associated with old age. Neither the prayers nor the oil is a magical
healing potion that guarantees physical recovery. The sacrament may improve a person’s physical condition, but it is
most concerned with the person’s spiritual well-being. It assures the sick person of God’s continued presence, helps
the person bear their trials, strengthens the person against temptation, provides the forgiveness of sins, and prepares
the person for safe passage from life on earth to life in heaven.

SEMI-ANNUAL
Holy Trinity Parish
Sacrament of Anointing
AT ALL MASSES the weekend of May 19 and 20
The power of the Holy Spirit can help strengthen you in your struggle with serious
illness or the difficulties associated with old age. Will you turn down Jesus’ gift to you?
Read the reverse side of this flyer to see if you are eligible to receive this sacrament.
If you would like to partake in the celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick or
if you can bring someone who can benefit from the sacrament, please call Kathy Butler of our
Family Life and Social Ministry, Monday through Friday between 9am and 4pm at 412-787-
2140 ext.116. She can make any special arrangements. You can also just let us know when you
arrive at Mass the weekend of May 19 and 20 that you would like to be anointed.
The liturgical actions - The two ritual actions involved with the sacrament of anointing are the
laying on of hands and the anointing with sacred oil. The priest will come to you.
The laying on of hands - The priest lays both of his hands side-by-side, palms down, on the top of
the head of the person in silence for several moments to call down the Holy Spirit.
The anointing - The priest anoints both the forehead and the hands of the person with blessed oil.
in the Sign of the Cross.
BY THE WAY… Let us know if someone in your household is unable to attend Mass anymore. It is our great
joy to be able to bring communion to any of our shut-ins on a regular basis. Please contact us if you know of
anybody in that situation. Remember that if you are planning any kind of surgery in the coming months, it is better
to be anointed now rather than gambling that you’ll be able to receive the sacrament the day before your surgery.
Also, similarly, in the case of an upcoming surgery you can ask a priest to anoint you after any Mass.
And please, if someone in your household becomes ill for any reason, especially from an illness that
brings with it even any slight danger of death, either immediate or over time, let us know about it. It will stay
confidential if you wish. Our families have depended on the Church to guide them on the journey of life for years
and years. Don’t wait until the last minute to help a friend or relative prepare for that final journey in their waning
months or years. Let us bring the comfort of Christ to them when they need it the most — NOW. Not at the last
minute. Any single, married, widowed, divorced or remarried Catholic can be anointed.
If the person has already passed away, the Church teaches that a prayer of commendation should be offered instead
of anointing. If it is uncertain whether the person has died or not, the sacrament should be administered.

EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS
In Memory of:
Lorraine Angelo by Mr. Charles M. Angelo
Ronald Babski, by wife, Janet Babski
Carol Ann Baker by Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Baker
Sylvester J. Baker & Matthew Marko families by Dr. & Mrs. Walter J. Baker
Andrew & Ann Barkovich by Mr. John Barkovich
Thomas J. Bayer by Mrs. Victoria Bayer
Robert & Lorraine Benedik & Denis Yoest by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Benedik, Jr.
Deceased members of Bevan & Mann Families by Mr. & Mrs. John Bevan
Mr. & Mrs. John Bialowas, by son Robert Bialowas
Bianco & Fratangelo Families by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Bianco
Ruth Mahoney, Helen Fey, Bob Binder by Mr. & Mrs. Mark Binder
Leo & Marie Blaha by son, John
Randy Blumling by Mr. & Mrs. William L Blumling
Deceased of Robal & Borecki families by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Borecki
Laura Boronyak by husband, Frank Boronyak
Frances D. Buck by Mr. & Mrs. Kevin R. Buck
My parents, Hildie & Stanley Stavish,by Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. Butler
Leonard Buzonas by wife, Mrs. Theresa Buzonas
Patricia Waltl by Mrs. Theresa Cartier
Don & Lisa Cassanta, Mary & Mary Vinci & all deceased family members by Mrs. Isabella
Casasanta
Pasqualina Castelluccio by Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Castelluccio
Marilyn Viccaro by Mr. & Mrs. Prospero Castelluccio.
Forti & Chiodo families by Mr. & Mrs. Phillip F. Chiodo
Daniel J. Conn by Mrs. Carol Conn & family
Robert, Huguette & Richard Miller by Ms. Bonnie H. Coyne
Craver & Pendel Families by Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Craver
Joseph Crugnale by daughter, Annette M. Crugnale
Thelma Cypher by husband, William Cypher
Ed Cyprowski by wife Mary Ann
James Dabney by Mrs. Florence Dabney
DeLia Family & Police Family by Mr. & Mrs. Raymond J. Delia
Joan DeNucci and DeNucci and Croft Families by Mr. & Mrs. Gerald DeNucci
Mr./Mrs. William A. Dickson & Jules A. DuBois by Miss Donna Dickson
Fr. Kris, Fr. Bill by Mr. & Mrs. Anthony DiFolco
Tony Bukovac, Mary & Rich Diggans by Mr. & Mrs. Gerard R. Diggans
Dolores Haller DiStefano by husband, John DiStefano
Gianfrancesco & Dirda Families by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Dirda
Deceased of Welsh & Dodson families by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dodson
Frank & Rose Marko, Tony & Lucy Donina by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Donina
Deceased Family Members by Mr. & Mrs. James Downs
Franklin D. Duncan by Mrs. Margaret A. Duncan
Dugan & Stayduhar family by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Dugan
Husband, Eugene Fillipone by Mrs. Amelia Fillipone

Grandma Campbell by Ms. Debra Fronczak
Lena Bruno by Mr. & Mrs. Jerome R. Funaro, Sr
Mary & Andy Bubrik by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Garbin
Lisa Marie Ceccone by Mrs. Lynnlee Giannirakis
Deceased of Moore & Giibson families by Mr. & Mrs. Walter Gibson
Grandson, Chris Schrecengost by Mr. & Mrs. Wayne R. Gilberti, Sr.
George Wade by Dr. & Mrs. Stephen R. Graham
Edward Griffin by wife Regina Griffin
Procak & Halbedl Families by Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. Halbedl
Frank & Anna Bickel, George & Catherine Hammer by Mr. & Mrs. George A. Hammer
Harry Quinn by Mr. & Mrs. John K. Hinds.
Katherine Holmes by husband, Donald Holmes
Homovic, Nowak, Macek Families by Mrs. Bernadine Homovic
Edward Schrenker by Mr. & Mrs. Steven Irvine
Thaddeus Krajewski by Mrs. Helen Krajewski
Joe & Alma Placek by Steve & Susie Kanuch & family
Steve & Anna Kanuch by Steve & Susie Kanuch & family
Kashmer & Pello family by Mrs. Pauline Kashmer
Edward Kelley by wife, Virginia Kelley
Kilian Family by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Kilian
John Kimes by Mrs. Dorothy Kimes
Deceased of Kon & Simpson families by Mr. & Mrs. Frank M. Kon
Kenneth Connolly by Mr. & Mrs. Francis Kosmacki
Kriger & Krall Families by Mr. & Mrs. Bernard R. Kriger
Bamas & Kriska & family by Mr. & Mrs. John K. Kriska
George Krulac, Robert & Rita Betz by Mrs. Marian D. Krulac
Bayer/Kumpfmiller Families by Mr. & Mrs. Dennis E. Kumpfmiller
Leja & Lorenzini Deceased Family Members by Mr. & Mrs. William J. Leja
Dianne Krymowski by parents, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Perri
Staroschuck Family & Kutzavitch, Verum & Andy by Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Kutzavitch, Jr.
William & Anna Kutzavitch, Joseph & Sophia Leja by Mr. & Mrs. William A. Kutzavitch
Family & Friends by Mr. & Mrs. Bill Labach
Joseph Zymrez & Edward LaBuda by Dr. & Mrs. Bryan LaBuda
Joseph & Anna Barlow by Mr. & Mrs. John Langmann
Al & Agnes Leininger by Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Leininger
Robert H. & Patricia A. Abbott by Mr. & Mrs. Lance Letterio
Dominic & Julia Ramaglia, Anthony Lombardi by Mrs. Christine Lombardi
Hennon & Louis Families by Mr. & Mrs. Leon Louis
Charles Erwin, Peter & Catharine Lesifko by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lesifko
Steve Ludwick, by wife Carol Ludwick
Ann & Paul Savko by Mrs. Sylvia A. Lynch
Mack & McDermott Families by Mrs. Brenda Mack
Mangiamelle & Kunda Family by Mr. & Mrs. Dominic Mangiamelle, Jr.
Richard Gilvarry by Mr. & Mrs. James Manion
Salvatore D.. Manno by Mrs. Donna Manno
My friends Carol & Mary Ann, Frank Manslow, James Koslow by Mr. & Mrs. Frank Manslow

Jack Mariana by wife, Anna Mariana & family
John & Jay Marushak by Mrs. Louise Marushak
Nicholas Matviya by Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Matviya
Matyaz & Jamnik Families by Mr. & Mrs. Frank Matyaz
Deceased of Blumling, McDonnell, & King families by Mr. & Mrs. Patrick McDonnell
Nick Melynchek by Mrs. Lucille Melynchek
Alfred Midgley by wife, Eleanor Midgley
Deceased of Deley, Bubenheim, & Muchenski families by Mrs. Irene Muchenski
Rick Murray by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Murray
John Naberezny by Mrs. Ella Naberezny
Barbara Welsh & John Kujawa by Ms. Janet A. Opperman
Margaret Topol by Mrs. Donna T. Orr
Padgelek & Mele Families by Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Padgelek
Deceased Family Members by Ms. Janet Pallotti
Raymond T. Merks by Mr. & Mrs. Russel Panyko
Nancy Parker & Edward Diggans by Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Parker
Frank Ulanowsky by Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Patterson
Ann, Richard, Patricia Pendergast by Mr. Michael T. Pendergast
James Petrilena by wife, Mrs. Loretta Petrilena
Veronica Pifko by husband, Stephen Pifko
Deceased Members of Planinsic & Bayhan Families by Dr. & Mrs. Raymond Planinsic
Chuckie and Bobbie Joe by Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Pocci
Pauline Popiden by husband, Joseph Popiden
Walt Postufka, by wife, Eileen
Bill & Martha Kriger, Caroline Postufka by Mr. & Mrs. Harry Postufka
Leonard E. Price by Mrs. Dorothy Price
Dominic & Julia Ramaglia by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ramaglia, Sr.
Cheryl Gill & Alan Wood by Mr. & Mrs. Harry Reed
Tony Reinoso by wife, Joyce Reinoso
Deceased Family Members by Mr. & Mrs. John Roseto
Deceased of Rosser & Colwell families by John and Donna Rosser
John Rudy by Dianna L. Rudy
Ruggiero & Hilley families by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ruggiero, Jr.
Parents of Ed & Dee Schiefer by Mr. & Mrs. Edward Schiefer
Schob & Dombrowski families by Mr. & Mrs. George D. Schob
Edward & Mary Schrenker by Mr. Scott A. Schrenker
Schwartzmiller & Molyneaux families by Mr. & Mrs. Leo J. Schwartzmiller
Herman & Paul Seelhorst by Mrs. Elizabeth Seelhorst
Andrew Seibel, Lawrence Kuhn Families and Friends by Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Seibel
Max & Eva Sella by Mr. & Mrs. David Sella
My parents, Ray & Barb Babinger by Jeannette Sellman
Husband by Cecilia Serventi
Barbara Silvestri, Robert Hlista by Mr. & Mrs. Gary Silvestri & Family
William Simon family by Mrs. Louise Simon
Edward Sipes by wife, Pat Sipes
Ida Mae Sirianni by Carol Sirianni & Anthony Sirianni

Michael Schaab by Mr. Daniel Skantar & Susan Monahan
Parents of Rich & Peg by Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Sonson
Speakman & Zurchin families by Mr. & Mrs. James P. Speakman
Spieler & Rohal Families by Mrs. Monica Spieler
Frank & Margaret Spik by Mr. Daniel Spik
Deceased members of Stavish & Zimmer families by Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Stavish
Frank A. Stoffella by Mr. & Mrs. Rodger A. Stoffella
Judy Suehr by Mr. Todd E. Suehr
Deceased of Papst Family by Mr. & Mrs. Earl J. Swadlo
John & Mary Katshir, Max & Alana Szarmack, John Higgins by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Szarmack
Diane Taslov, by husband, Thomas Taslov
Mike Teriet by Cookie Teriet
Patricia Foley by Cookie Teriet & Nicole Leininger
Fillippone & Timcheck Deceased Family members by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Timcheck
Robert Mauti by Mr. & Mrs. David Tissue
John & Sophie Bialowas by Mr. & Mrs. James F.. Titus, Jr.
Parents of Rose & Jerry Torek by Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Torek
Vietmeier & Schmidt Families by Mr. & Mrs. Frank Vietmeier
Lewis D. Vincenti, Sr. by Mrs. Ann Vincenti
Camille Wanielista by Mr. Raymond P. Wanielista
Tasillo & Wanielista Families by Mr. Raymond Wanielista
Husband, Fred Warren & daughter Carol Wynkoop by Mrs. Leona Warren
Regis & Helen Welsh, Jack & Doris McNerney by Mr. & Mrs. James E. Welsh
Deceased members of Hellmann & Werwie Families by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph O. Werwie
Deceased Family members by Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Wilczak
Caroline Schuhider, Anna & William Kutzavitch by Mrs. Teresa Williams
Deceased Family members by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Wolfenberger
Paul P. Yewisiak, Sr. by Mrs. Mary Yewisiak
Ziders, Tullius, Decima & Myers Families by Mr. & Mrs. Irwin Ziders
Roman and Maria Zderkowski by Mr. Jerzy S. Zderkowski
Other Flower Donations by:
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Boehm, Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Buzzard, Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Cala, Mr. &
Mrs. Gilbert Clements, Jr., Mr. Bruno Dalla-Piazza, Mr. & Mrs. Peter DeBiase, Jr., Mr. & Mrs.
Thomas Diecks, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Emanuele, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Feeley, Mr. & Mrs. Garth
A. Gartin, Mr. & Mrs. James Hagerty, Mr. Kevin Hammer, Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Hein, Mr. &
Mrs. John Java, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kerestes, Mr. & Mark Mark Kubit, Mr. Gregory A. Laird,
Mr. & Mrs. Kerovin Paul, Mr. & Mrs. Todd R. Police, Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Raymond, Mr. &
Mrs. Henry Reppy, Mr. Edward Simeoni, Mr. & Mrs. Harry M. Stasik, Mr. & Mrs. Richard
Streib, Mr. & Mrs. Merle Tournay, Mr. Ronald Wolf, Ms. Patricia A. Zebracki

Sixth Sunday of Easter
Prayer to Go Forth
and Bear Fruit
Ever-living God,
your Son Jesus laid down his life
for ours,
and called us not slaves, but friends.
Help us to honor his sacrifice
by going forth and bearing fruit
that endures,
that gladdens people’s hearts,
and nourishes them
for right thinking and action.
Give us sure hope in the Resurrection.
We ask this 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.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Joy and Friendship: The Final Commandment
Today’s Readings: Acts 10:25 – 26, 34 – 35, 44 – 48; Psalm 98:1,
2 – 3, 3 – 4 (See 2b); 1 John 4:7–10; John 15:9 –17. Today Jesus
tells his friends his purpose in coming: “that my joy may be
in you, and that your joy may be complete” (15:11). Because
Jesus set his eyes set on joyful loving, he endured the cross;
the Passion wasn’t redemptive simply because it was painful.
Suffering and joy seem like strange companions, but Jesus
promises we can both suffer and be joyous.
We may not think of ourselves as being God’s delight,
but that seems to be what Jesus says. We are more often
filled with doubt or self-recrimination, and that must grieve
the heart of God. Furthermore, Jesus calls those gathered for
his Last Supper not servants but friends (15:15), and we
know from the beloved Lenten story of raising Lazarus what
friendship with him means. It gives us the freedom to speak
as plainly as Martha did (“there will be a stench!”). It motivates
us to act not from fear as a slave might, but from
eagerness to please a friend.
Indeed, Jesus does not ask for brilliance, daring exploits,
or superhuman feats. Instead, he commands, “Abide in my
love,” enjoying a restful peace and security. His commandment
is not to jump through hoops, trying to please, but to
love each other. Not that it’s easy. Loving can be fraught
with difficulty. But it bears eternal fruit.

This Week at Home
Monday, May 14
Feast of Saint Matthias
Today’s Readings: Acts 1:15 –17, 20 – 26; Psalm 113:1 – 2, 3 – 4,
5 – 6, 7– 8 (8); John 15:9 –17. All we know about Matthias is
found in today’s reading from Acts: he is chosen by prayer
and by lots to replace Judas, taking up the mission Jesus gave
the apostles. We also are called to walk with the Lord Jesus
and to witness to his Resurrection.
Tuesday, May 15
Saint Isidore (1070 –1130)
Today’s Readings: Acts 16:22 – 34; Psalm 138:1– 2ab, 2cde – 3,
7c – 8 (7c); John 16:5 –11. Born in Madrid, Saint Isidore,
whose optional memorial we may celebrate today, was a simple
peasant who lived an ordinary life, working for a large
landowner. He was known for generosity to those poorer than
himself. One of the few canonized saints who was married,
Isidore and his wife Maria are patron saints of farmers. At
meals today, give thanks for farmers who grow our food.
Wednesday, May 16
How Could We Ever Repay?
Today’s Readings: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Psalm 148:1– 2,
11–12, 13, 14 (Alleluia); John 16:12 –15. During the tragic
shooting in Tucson, Arizona, in January of 2011, some made
heroic efforts to protect others, and died doing so. Imagine
being a survivor whose spouse or friend died saving your
life. You would want to live in a way that honored the person
and the gift. Christ gave his life to save ours. The Spirit of
truth in today’s Gospel can show us how to make some small
repayment in our lives.
Thursday, May 17
If Celebrating the Ascension Today
Today’s Readings: Acts 1:1–11; Psalm 47:2 – 3, 6 –7, 8 – 9 (6);
Ephesians 1:17– 23 or 4:1–13; Mark 16:15 – 20. Today’s solemnity
is not about Jesus’ absence or about saying good bye, but
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rather his continued presence among us. Ephesians 1:23
explains that Christ fills the universe, so we must learn to
expect him at every turn. It’s a great day for a picnic or procession,
burning incense, and celebratory music.
If Celebrating the Ascension Next
Sunday:
Today’s Readings: Acts 18:1– 8; Psalm 98:1, 2 – 3ab, 3cd – 4
(Alleluia); John 16:16 – 20. Today’s reading from Acts gives us
a fascinating window on Paul’s missionary work: the people
he met, how he supported himself, his frustrations, and his
successes with those who “came to believe.” Coming to
believe ever more deeply is a lifelong process. Where are you
in that process this year?
Friday, May 18
Saint John I
Today’s Readings: Acts 18:9 –18; Psalm 47:2 – 3, 4 – 5, 6 –7
(8a); John 16:20 – 23. Pope John, whose optional memorial we
may celebrate today, served from 523 to 526. He walked a
difficult line between his own orthodoxy and Theodoric,
ruler of Italy, who embraced the Arian heresy. Theodoric sent
him to Constantinople to persuade the Byzantine Emperor to
soften his harsh treatment of Arians in that region. On his
return John was imprisoned at Ravenna, where he died.
Jesus’ words in today’s Gospel would have given comfort:
“So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your
hearts will rejoice” (16:22).
Saturday, May 19
Joy after Sorrow
Today’s Readings: Acts 18:23 – 28; Psalm 47:2 – 3, 8 – 9, 10
(8a); John 16:23b – 28. In today’s Gospel, Jesus promises his
disciples that joy will eventually eclipse suffering, just as the
joy of a child coming into the world replaces the pain of
childbirth. He says, “On that day you will ask nothing of me”
(16:23). But in the meantime, we will need to ask for help,
and he invites us to ask the Father in his name. “Ask and you
will receive . . . ” (24).
Reproducibles for Lent-Triduum-Easter 2012