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I would like to thank everyone who over these past 25 years has participated in making the Catholic Church of Duquesne alive, viable and energetic. The world, the church, and our lives are very different than they were 25 years ago. When I came to Duquesne, the mills were closing, people left the community in search of work to secure a better life for their family. A sense of hopelessness and gloom began to pervade these once very vibrant communities. But as a people of faith and hope, we didn’t succumb to the same fate as many of the communities and churches, especially in the Mon Valley. We pulled ourselves together to make our churches places of joy, life, hope and welcome. No where except Duquesne can we brag that we have 3 beautifully maintained churches that are truly reflective of the people who pray in them. It has been a privilege and honor for me to serve you. It has been wonderful for me to be able to use the many talents and gifts that God has given me to help build God’s kingdom here in Duquesne. I feel not only the awesome responsibility as your Pastor, but as an integral part of your families as your friend. You have allowed me to enter into a deep relationship with you through the sacraments of our church. That relationship happens through the Eucharistic Liturgy (Word, Eucharist, Music, Prayer.) We have laughed and cried, we’ve baptized, communed, confirmed, married and buried. In all these rituals, we have become bonded into a bond that can never be broken. What has happened in Duquesne is a unique and special relationship. It is a love affair of a priest to his people, and you to me. It is for this, we celebrate this weekend. It is for this that we continue the journey. It is for this that I am grateful. Peace, Fr. Dennis
This year, we are having 2 of our servers graduating from high school. We would like to thank them for their dedicated and faithful service to the parish through the ministry of server. They are Jordan McCormick and Auriel Walters.
Plans are underway for our annual summer indoor/outdoor flea market. This year because of Bishop Zubik’s visit, the flea market will be held later than usual. The dates for the sale are JULY 18, 19, & 21. We will be accepting almost anything but clothing, shoes, computer equipment, plants and tires. Hopefully, you will begin gathering your donations.
This year Gemma Senay will be overseeing the sale and assisted by Donna Guzewicz and Louise Yevick.
We have had several people inform us that they will be bringing furniture items to be sold. If you have any particular needs and want us to keep our eyes open for these bigger items when they arrive, give Fr. Dennis a call.
VOLUNTEERS:We need volunteers during the set up days and the days of the sale, in lots of areas. If you are able to help all or any of them, please stop by or call Gemma (412-466-3530.)
DROP OFF TIMES: You may begin dropping off your donated items on Thursday, July 3rd from 9 am – 1 pm and every weekday until July 17th. Weekend drop off times: The Holy Name hall will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am – 12 noon. This will be for the weekends of July 5 & 6 and 12 & 13.
CHINESE AUCTION/RAFFLE: anyone wishing to donate a new item or a specialty basket, please do so by dropping it off at the church hall. Make sure you let us know what it is for.
FOOD AND BAKED GOODS: We will be serving Hot Dogs, Rigatoni & Meatballs, Kolbassi & Kraut, Meatball Hoagies, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad and we will be having a baked goods sale.
COSTCO: Will have an outside booth, giving away items as they do in their Waterfront Store.
BEN & JERRY’S ICE CREAM: Will have their summer ice cream cart here to sell dishes of ice cream. A portion of their profit will be donated to the Flea Market. We ask your support. It was great last year.
SET UP VOLUNTEERS:Fr. Dennis needs about 12 volunteers to set up the yard for the outdoor sale on those days. We will start a 7 am. It takes about an hour to accomplish the task. Also, we need help to restore the stuff for the next day, which we will begin putting away around 1:30 pm. If you are able to help him with this task let him know.
In the area at the top of the cemetery between the top exit gate and the garage, we are going to open up a section for cremation burials. The cost of each grave in this section will be $150.00. Cost for burial at the time of death will be $300.00. If you are interested in acquiring space for this purpose, call Mickey Petrozza (412-466-4735).
Holy Angels in Hays is now offering a monthly bereavement support group to be held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm in their church hall. The first session is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16. The topic for discussion will be “Living With Grief.” Other monthly sessions are: Aug. 20 – The journey of grief, Sept. 17 – The Effects of Grief, Oct. 15 – Your family and grief, Nov. 19 - Getting through the holidays, Dec. 17 – We are precious Gifts, Memory Collage. For more information, contact Rowena Lynch (412-461-6906 x19)
The Diocese of Pittsburgh is again planning a Golden Wedding Celebration for the couples who have been married for 50 years. This year’s celebration will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2008, beginning with a Mass at 3:00 pm at St. Paul Cathedral. Bishop Zubik will be the celebrant. If you are a parishioner celebrating your 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2008, and would be interested in attending the celebration along with other jubilarian couples, please call the rectory or drop a note in the weekly collection basket no later than July 27, 2008. Invitations will be sent out after responses have been received.
We would like to remind everyone that the last date to sign up for the Las Vegas trip to be held September 1 thru 5 is June 27. Call Kevin at Four Seasons Travel (724-861-4100.)
