Condition of this Website – We are sorry to say that this website is not working properly due to several circumstances. This page is the only one we can partially update. Some links on other pages are broken and cannot be fixed. The good news is that we are cooperating with the national Church office in a grand plan to have websites of interested dioceses and parishes be part of the national Church’s website. So we are staying here for now and are ready to make the migration as soon as it is possible. We do not know how long of a process this will be, so we are grateful for your patience!
Events
May 5 – Bp Kardas Memorial Home meeting at 7pm (ET) via Zoom
May 6 – Diocesan Outreach meeting at 8pm (ET) / 7pm (CT) via Zoom
May 12 to 14 – Clergy Retreat and Conference
May 16 to 18 – YMSR Bowling Tournament in Hamtramck, MI
May 30 to June 1 – Mission and Evangelism Workshop in Denver, CO
June 1 – Clergy Appreciation Weekend in the PNCC
June 7 – Diocesan Council meeting at 10am (ET) / 9am (CT) via Zoom
June 18 to 21 – YMSR Men’s Retreat in Waymart, PA
July 21 to 24 – Diocesan Youth Gathering in Morgantown, IN
July 30 to August 1 – NUC Convention & Music Workshop in McKeesport, PA
October 14 &15 – National Clergy Conference in Lancaster, NY
News
Our Moms!
May 11 is Mother’s Day and we take the opportunity to Wish All Moms a Happy Mother’s Day! We also offer prayers for our departed Moms who we remember fondly. We Thank God for our Moms!
Diocesan Youth Gathering
The deadline to register for our upcoming diocesan Youth Gathering is fast approaching (May 31), with the price increasing after that date. The cost is only $150 which includes all meals, activities, fun and more! If you cannot find the registration materials please email us and we can re-send.
Also, our next Youth meeting for youth and interested adults will be held on Saturday May 3 at 3pm (ET) / 2pm (CT) via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent a few days prior. If you did not receive one and would like to participate, please contact Fr Sr Charles.
Outreach Tip
The Western Diocese Outreach Team continues to meet on a regular basis. Here’s our Monthly Tip for May:
Importance of Greeters: It is very important to organize a group of greeters for your parish with a leader. The leader can put together a rotating schedule by collecting contact information for all greeters. If someone could not make their assigned day / event, he or she would contact another greeter and switch with him or her. You would want at least one greeter for each service and perhaps two or more greeters if you have a large event occurring. Your parish greeters may be the first person that members or visitors encounter when they enter the church – so first impressions count! The greeter’s goal is to make all people feel welcome and comfortable. A pleasant smile, eye contact and a “Hello” go a long way in this regard! Your greeters can hand out the Mass or service booklet or Sunday bulletins, can direct people as to where various events or activities are happening within the church or parish grounds, and are a comfort to all those attending a funeral or memorial service for a deceased loved one.
The greeters should be equipped with the knowledge of who is on the parish committee, the parish organizations, and perhaps even a little parish history. Some of the obvious questions that may be asked by a visitor are as follows: What time does the service start or how long is the service? How much are the tickets for “such and such event” and who do I contact to purchase the tickets? What is that statue or artifact all about? If your greeter doesn’t know an answer to a particular question but have pen and paper handy, he or she can easily take down the visitor’s contact information and have someone contact them with the answer. Again, the greeter’s goal is to make all people feel welcome. A greeter or greeters should be available after a service as well. A visitor may have questions after an event and your greeter may be able to answer them right away. Also, acknowledging those visitors who came with a simple “Thank you for joining us today!” or “Have a Blessed Day!” or “Hope to see you again!” as they depart really does go a long way in having them remember the kindness and inclusivity you’ve shown them during their visit. We are all ambassadors for Christ so while all of us should be greeting each other and visitors all the time, it is important to have at least one greeter assigned for each service.
If you have missed any of our Monthly Tips this year relating to the formation of a Parish Membership Roster, making Outreach Calls to inactive or homebound members, setting up a Parish Website or creating a Parish Facebook Page, please contact Father Senior Charles Zawistowski at smparmail@gmail.com. If you need assistance organizing your Greeters, please reach out to Father Senior Charles as well.
Word of God Study and Bible Studies
Attached is information about our newest Word of God study!
Also, Father David Rowinski offers a weekly Bible Study online on Wednesdays. Feel free to contact him at his email – dmr@ascpncc.org for more information.
Please consider taking part in any Bible related studies in your parish and encourage others to join in! May God’s Word guide and uplift you!
The Best Advertising
Did you know the most effective form of advertising is word of mouth? It’s True! It works because people who know you believe what you say. So, if you like our Church, feel free to share your experiences with others. Our Church may be just what they are looking for!
2026 National Events – Please place in your calendar!
National Mission and Evangelism Workshop – May 29 to 31
National Youth Convocation – August 10 to 14
General Synod – September 28 to 30