Happy Mother’s Day! May your special day and everyday be filled with the love and thanks you deserve. The Mass intentions this weekend will include all our mothers, those near or far away and those who are with us in spirit. Also, a token appreciation gift will be presented to each mother attending Mass.

"Joining Hands to do God’s Work": CATHOLIC SHARING APPEAL 2008! A Diocesan mailing last week to all registered parishioners included a letter from Bishop Bransfield, a letter from the pastor, a brochure giving details of the distribution of the appeal funds, pledge card and return envelope. Each parish will receive 45% of the funds contributed by their parishioners. If you didn’t receive this mailing, there are extra brochures, pledge cards and return envelopes on the table in the main vestibule.

Father Federico’s address: Rev. Cesidio J. Federico, c/o Good Shepherd Nursing Home, 159 Edgington Lane, Wheeling WV 26003. The address is also posted on the church bulletin board.

Reminder: If you or a family member are unable to attend Mass because of serious illness, age, or physical handicap, let us know. Call the Parish Office, 622-8243. Often, we are unaware of parishioner’s situation and appreciate being notified. Also, be sure to inform us when you or a family member are admitted to the hospital.

Parish School of Religion (CCD) is not in session today. Next Sunday, May 18 is the Closing Session for the current school year. Parents are invited to attend with their children at this celebration.

+In Memorial: Flowers around the Paschal Candle were donated by Mary Ann Caruso in prayerful remembrance of Vincent Caruso. Flowers at the altar are in honor of our mothers, living and deceased.

+Pray for the souls of Teresa Moscar and Kathryn Goots Wisch. Funerals were held last week. May they rest in peace, and may their families know of our prayers and sympathy.

Marriage Banns: Natalie Tiano & Damon Oliverio. (May 24, 2008.)

Pastoral Council meets this Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center. Meetings are open to all parishioners.

Nominations for Parish Pastoral Council: Four of twelve seats on the Pastoral Council need to be filled. Nomination Forms are on the table in the main vestibule of the church. Requirements for council membership are: Registered member of the parish, in good standing with the Church, age 16 and older. You may nominate yourself or any eligible parishioners.

USHERS are NEEDED: Our numbers are decreasing, not from a lack of commitment, but because of age and illness. Who will "fill their shoes?" If you will, do let us know.

Ministers of Communion: Thanks for completing the questionnaires that were recently made available. We will need time to

Mass Intentions: Our schedule is becoming quite filled. The backlog is a result of the number of funeral Mass offerings and individual requests, coupled with a reduced Mass schedule. We ask your patience until these Masses can be fulfilled.

Vacation Bible School Week 2008 will take place in the parish Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20. Details later. Meanwhile, consider volunteering for the many different tasks necessary for a successful Bible School Week

Parish Email Directory: If you would like to have your email address included in our parish directory, send it to Rob Walker - rlwalker1@verizon.net You can also complete the email form via our website www.parishic.com.

Calling All ‘Kids’! Get a Free Copy of Gospel Champions - a Catholic Video Game - a fun action adventure arcade game that reinforces Catholic teachings and Gospel stories. A new Gospel story each month from one of the readings at Mass. To get your Game, go to www.parishic.com , click on the download link. Enter the formatted Access Code, or contact Rob Walker rlwalker1@verizon.net,or call 623-6329. No internet service? See Rob, Sr. Maria, or, Parish Office for a CD.

Prayer Requests can be placed in the prayer box. For urgent prayer needs, call either Stella Shreves 623-2776, Anna Marie Secreto 622-4455, or Folly Basile 622-6129.

Prescription Assistance is available for those unable to afford prescription medications. Medicare recipients are eligible for some programs. Contact Sandra Gans, RN, Parish Nurse, 622-2708(W) or 622-8500(H).

West Virginia Catholic Foundation features articles about estate planning, planned giving, wills. Visit the "Reading Room" section of the web site: http://wvcf.dwc.org/

Parish Religious Gift Shop: Looking for a special gift for Baptism, First Communion, other occasion, or a religious item yourself? Try us first. Stop by the display in the main vestibule of the church. Volunteers are ‘on duty’ on weekends before the Saturday evening Mass and the 8:30 and 11:00 am Sunday Masses.

Do you receive Church Contribution envelopes? If not, perhaps you are not registered as a parish member. Please call or come to the Parish Office

Sick and Shut-in Parishioners: If you or a family member are unable to attend Mass because of serious illness, age or are physically handicapped, do let us know. Call 622-8243. Our Parish priests regularly visit and bring the Eucharist once a month, or anytime there is a need. Often time we are unaware of a parishioner's situation and appreciate being notified. Also, be sure to inform us when you or a family member are admitted to the hospital.

The Church "Family Album": Take time to look over the Saint of the Day Niche in the vestibule. Their holy lives inspire us to holiness, and, with Jesus, they intercede on our behalf in the Communion of Saints. The daily biographies are taken from The Daughters of St. Paul Media Internet. This is a good way for families and individuals to learn more about our Family Album of Apostles, Prophets, Martyrs, Religious Founders and Holy Men and Women who are always with us in the Communion of Saints.

Traveling: Want Mass times and church Locations, just Call: 1-800-MASS TIMES (1-800-627-7846), OR INTERNET (www.masstimes.org)

New Parishioners who are not registered. Welcome! To register, just call or come to the Parish Office. Your membership is important for pastoral services and other church requirements. Don't receive contribution envelopes? CALL THE PARISH OFFICE

REST IN PEACE+ Pray for the souls of parishioners who entered into eternal life! Extended also your prayers to their families.  

Parish Email Directory: If you would like to have your email address included in our parish directory, send it to Rob Walker - rlwalker1@verizon.net. You can also complete the email form via our website www.parishic.com.

Italy Anyone?! Father Casey Mahone, our soon-to-be Pastor, will be the spiritual director during the October 7-19 pilgrimage to Naples, Capril, Sorrento, Rome and more. A few reservations remain. Cost: $3145.00 plus $325.00 (taxes; other charges). See complete itinerary posted in the vestibule. Call Anita Petrella, (304)428-6392 after 5pm; e-mail: ampetrella@suddenlink.net

A Music Workshop with Marty Haugen is scheduled Saturday, May 24, 9am to 3pm at All Saints Church, Bridgeport. All pastoral musicians are invited for a day of song and reflection with this nationally known liturgical composer. Call Dianna at the Clarksburg Vicariate Office, 304-423-5803. A Concert for the public will be held Friday, May 23.

CATHOLIC SHARING APPEAL 2008: If you have not yet made your gift, do consider making a pledge. Extra pledge cards/brochures/return envelopes are on the vestibule table. Thanks for making this year’s Appeal a success!

 For other area events - see flyers posted in the vestibule. 

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To Parish Youth-Grades 5-12: Serve your Parish as a Youth Reader! Call Nadine, 623-4077, or Robert at 842-4949

"CATHOLIC CHAT" : Weekly sessions continue every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. The weekly gatherings, led by Eric Post, Youth Minister, are for all Parish High School Youth. Come to ask questions, discuss, and learn more about our Catholic Faith. Refreshments.

Rosary Garden Chapel Mausoleum had its groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 28. For more information visit them on the web at http://www.rosary-gardens.com/ or email: info@rosary-gardens.com or you can call, Francis Scott - 304-629-4562. Prices are discounted until construction is completed

Let Us Pray+ Written prayer requests for June can be placed in the sanctuary prayer box. For serious and urgent prayer needs, the Parish Prayer Team responds at once. Call Folly Basile, Coordinator, at 622-6129, or Anna M. Secreto 622-4455/Stella Shreves 623-2776

Additional Parking is now available in the newly paved lot on Meigs Avenue. Please park in an orderly manner and exercise courtesy as you enter and exit the area.

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Want Mass times and church Locations, just Call: 1-800-MASS TIMES (1-800-627-7846), OR INTERNET (www.masstimes.org)

 Can you spare a few hours a day..or..a month to help others? If you can, we have just the place for you.....THE MUSTARD SEED needs Volunteers! To find out how you can volunteer, call The Mustard Seed at 623-0859 Mon/Tues/Thurs/Friday from 11am - 3pm.

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