St. Joseph Pilgrimage

Shown below are several photos of the recent St. Joseph Pilgrimage held in our diocese last month.

Good Shephard Center

Happy Solemnity of Saint Joseph! The Pilgrimage has begun this morning in the Saint Joseph Chapel at Christ Our Shepherd Center with a prayer service led by Bishop Larry J. Kulick. Please join the 80 bus pilgrims at the next stop of the Saint Joseph Pilgrimage for 9:00 Morning Prayer at Saint Joseph Church, Derry.

 

St. Joseph in Derry

Next, Pilgrims attended Morning Prayer at Saint Joseph Church, Derry celebrating Saint Joseph: Patron of a Happy Death. Saint Joseph bread was blessed and distributed to all in attendance. The service was followed by a panel of experts who discussed the importance of planning a Catholic funeral and making arrangements early…easing the burden for your family, and making sure they know what you wish. The next stop of the pilgrimage will be Mass at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. There Bishop Larry J. Kulick will promulgate his pastoral letter Donum Veritatis: The gift of Truth. If you are not able to join us in person at 11:45 AM, the Mass will be livestreamed on Facebook and the Diocese website.

St. Joseph in Everson

The next stop of the pilgrimage was at Saint Joseph, Everson. Here the pilgrims unloaded the thousands of items donated by the schools and the faithful off the bus to build a Saint Joseph Altar. Bishop Larry J. Kulick reflected on Immigrants and how they have always been the foundations of our Diocese. He blessed all of the items donated, Saint Joseph bread and fava beans. Those present then sorted the donated items and carried them to the parish hall. Please join us for the final stop of the pilgrimage, 6 PM at Saint Joseph, Uniontown for Adoration.

              

 

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral

Pilgrims prayed the rosary on the bus as they traveled to Blessed Sacrament Cathedral for Mass. At the Mass Bishop dedicated the Diocese of Greensburg under the protection of Saint Joseph, and promulgated his pastoral letter Donum Veritatis: The Gift of Truth. All are welcome to join us at the next stop, Saint Joseph, Everson, at 3:00 for Afternoon Prayer, where we will reflect on Saint Joseph: Patron of Immigrants.

St. Joseph in Uniontown

 

The final stop of the Saint Joseph Day Pilgrimage was Saint Joseph Church, Uniontown. Here Bishop Larry J. Kulick gave a wonderful reflection on Saint Joseph: Patron of Vocations and protector of the Eucharist. Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament and adoration followed. He blessed Saint Joseph bread, candles, water, crosses and frames for the participants to build a Domestic Altar. This church, like all the others on the pilgrimage, was packed to overflowing with the faithful from the Diocese. Blessings to all who attended and Happy Saint Joseph Day to all!

Catholic Men's Fellowship

Emmaus Retreat

Is being rescheduled to June 21st to June 23rd, 2024 at the St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center in Pittsburgh. The cost is $200 per retreatant.  

THE EMMAUS ROAD (The Gospel of Luke 24:13-35)
The disciples were returning to Emmaus after the crucifixion of Jesus when they encountered a man who wanted to know what was troubling them. He walked with them and opened their hearts and minds to Scripture and what it said about Jesus – the promised Messiah. Arriving at Emmaus, they invited the man to stay for dinner. At the table, He broke bread, gave thanks, and handed it to the disciples. At once, their eyes were opened, and they recognized the man as the risen Lord.
Immediately, He vanished from their sight leaving them with the bread, a renewed faith, and an everlasting sign of his Holy
presence.

What is a Men’s Emmaus Weekend Retreat?
An Emmaus Men’s Retreat is a spiritual retreat for men. It is organized and given by laypeople who are your peers in the community and who face the same challenges – and successes – that you do daily. The weekend begins on Friday evening and ends on Sunday afternoon; its purpose is to give you the opportunity to ponder and reflect upon your life, and on your individual relationship with Jesus Christ. The men who attend Emmaus are ordinary men who come from all levels of society.
How much does it cost? The all-inclusive cost for the weekend is $200 per attendee. This includes a private room and all meals (including snacks) Friday evening through Sunday lunch. Contact Santos Hernandez, at (412) 427-2302 / 1026hernandez@gmail.com for additional information.

Click on the link below for registration form!

https://christthedivineshepherd.org/mensretreat

 

From Your District Deputy

These Men Called Knights

 

              A guide to Council Leadership

Brothers, I would like to share with you key Councils positions. Councils. As you can see there is a specific Council leadership structure The Grand Knight appoints members to the various positions. He may also ask the the Deputy Grand Knight or Chancellor to take on specific roles.  Usually the Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight and Chancellor are two year elected positions with a nominating committee chosen by the Grand Knight to select candidates and ask them to step up. An officer can serve more than two years, but by moving through the chairs insures continuity 

District Deputy:  It is my responsibility to help at each Council fill these positions and assist in the training of the leadership team. In addition, the District Deputy helps the Council to facilitate programs, develop budgets, insure retention and organize membership recruiting which is responsibility of not only the membership chairman, but all members to recruit new members.

Chaplain:   Serves as spiritual advisor to council members (and their families) and provides faith formation during council meetings.

Grand Knight:  in a timely manner. Conducts the council semi-annual Presides over all meetings.  Appoints council chaplain, program and membership directors, and committees. Countersigns checks and orders for payment.
Monitors council progress towards earning Star Council Award.
Ensures all council forms and reports are submitted audit.

Deputy Grand Knight:   Assists the grand knight with operation of the council and any other duties assigned to him by the grand knight, presides at council meetings in the absence of the grand knight, and often serves on the council’s Retention Committee.

Chancellor:  Responsible for encouraging members’ participation in council programs, assists the grand knight and deputy grand knight with their duties and often serves on the council’s Admission Committee.

Financial Secretary:   Ensures that the council membership records are updated and that new members sign the Constitutional Roll.  Files various reports and membership/insurance transactions with the Supreme Council.    Responsible for completing and submitting the proper Form 990 (U.S. only).
Keeps the seal of the council and affixes it to membership cards, resolutions and other official documents as necessary. Collects dues from members.
Responsible for sending billing notices and initiating retention measures.

Recorder:  Responsible for keeping and maintaining a record of council meetings and maintains all correspondence of the council, oversees all council communications, social media pages, and council calendar.

Treasurer: Responsible for handling council funds. Receives money from financial secretary and deposits it in the proper council accounts.  Responsible for paying all council expenses.

Lecturer:  Responsible for providing suitable educational and entertaining programs during the “Good of the Order” section of council meetings.

Advocate : Acts as parliamentarian for the council.  Should have a working knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order, Charter, Constitution & Laws, and council by-laws. Responsible for seeking legal assistance from the state advocate when necessary.

Warden: Responsible for supervising and maintaining all council property.
Prepares council chambers for meetings and degree exemplifications.
Oversees inside and outside guards.

Inside and Outside Guards   Attends the doors of the council chamber, checks current membership cards and allows entrance and assists the warden with his responsibilities.

Board of Trustees: Supervises all financial business of the council and conducts semiannual audits.

Program Director: Works with the grand knight in scheduling council programs.    Manages chairmen and other Knights responsible for implementing the council’s programs and activities.   Keeps accurate records of council programs for reporting on the annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728) and Columbian Award Application (SP-7).Keeps council’s public relations chairman informed of all programs for promotion.

Membership Director: Collaborates with the grand knight on council membership goals. Manages the Recruitment Committee, Retention Committee and Insurance Promotion Committee.Plans and coordinates the council’s schedule of recruitment programs.

Retention Committee Chairman: Creates and updates the new member plan, guiding Knights through the first months and year of membership. Contacts members in danger of being suspended and discusses their reasons for decreased activity.   Examines reasons why Knights become inactive and plans attractive programs to reengage the council's membership.

Don Granata

District Deputy 219

Bingo

Lee Clark is in need of volunteers to go to the VETs Center to play Bingo! If you would like to help, contact Lee at 412.627.5543 or Oct131960@yahoo.com for details. Watch for new dates to be announced soon.