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Bishop David Zubik has granted Deacon Dan Kielar, at his request, a personal leave of absence, effective June 27, 2022 from his diaconal assignment to Holy Spirit Parish. While on leave, Deacon Dan will not be engaging in any form of liturgical or pastoral ministry. During this time, please keep him and Karen and their family in your prayers.

William Edward DeFelice, 74, of Tony Street died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on April 30, 1948 in New Castle a son of the late William and Archangela (Razzano) DeFelice.

Michael E. "Mickey" Mackievich, 80, of Shenango Township passed away, with his wife by his side, Sunday morning, June 26, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Mackievich was born on Sept. 28, 1941, in New Castle, a son of the late William and Ann (Velman) Mackievich. His wife of 56 years, Mary Lou (Caughey) Mackievich, whom he married April 16, 1966, survives at home in Shenango Township.

Alexandria Marie Masi, 70, of Hazelcroft Avenue died Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her residence in New Castle. She was born on October 28, 1951 in New Castle a daughter of the late Alex and Grace (Felix) Pagley. She has been married for 41 years to John A. Masi, who survives in New Castle.

Kathryn B. Mendel, 95, of Neshannock Township went to be with the Lord the morning of June 21, 2022. She was born March 26, 1927 in New Castle, PA the daughter of the late Esa and Mary George Gabriel. Kathryn was married to the late Joseph Mendel.

Thank you to everyone who kept me and our critical incident team in your prayers during this past week as we served the law enforcement community which was exposed to the horrific killings in Buffalo, New York. I could feel the comfort and power of your prayers. Never underestimate the power of God’s grace when we implore his help!

This weekend, we celebrate one of the most important doctrines and truths of our faith, that the Holy Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Savior Jesus Christ! This solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi, renews our Catholic faith and truly makes us one with the living Lord.

Stephen Grennek, 94, a longtime resident of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning at the Hearth & Home Assisted Living facility in Vandalia, Ohio. Stephen, or "PJ" as he was more commonly known by his friends, was born June 10, 1928, in Butler to the late Samuel and Anna Grennek. PJ was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Margaret Grennek. They were married June 7, 1958, in St. John's Byzantine Catholic Church in Lyndora.

Mark H. Grumbine, 68, of Union Township passed away on June 16, 2022 at UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on July 17, 1953 in Fort Worth, TX, he was the son of the late Mark Howard Amos Grumbine and Virginia “Jean” (Cavallo) Shaw. Mark is survived by his beloved wife of forty-five years, the former Cheryl Dettore.

Benjamin was born in Ravenna, OH to the late William W. and Martha E. (Coulter) Baker on Sept. 27, 1941. He passed away unexpectedly at his residence in New Castle on June 14, 2022. He is survived by Cindy, his wife of 44 years.

Thomas T. Wolanski, 66, of State College, PA, formerly a longtime resident of New Castle, passed away Monday evening, June 13, 2022, in Mt. Nittany Hospital, State College, following a brief illness. Mr. Wolanski was born September 19, 1955, in New Castle, a son of the late Thaddeus and Ann (Maslyk) Wolanski.

Ralph F. Mercer, 78, of Hickory Township, passed away the evening of August 16, 2021, at Geauga Hospital in Chardon, OH. Born on August 20, 1942 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Ralph and Estelle Mercer.

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. This doctrine of faith was taught to us through Jesus Himself. No human being came up with this understanding of God. God had to reveal this to us about Himself. We could never discover it on our own. Namely, that in God there are three divine persons: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. One being, yet three persons, equal and undivided.

What a blessed way to celebrate our parish’s Feast Day of Pentecost Sunday as we witness the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon our young people in the Sacrament of Confirmation! We welcome Bishop David Bonnar of the Youngstown Diocese as the celebrant for two Confirmation ceremonies this Sunday. We pray that our confirmandi will receive the fullest gifts of the Holy Spirit and in doing so will become very involved in the life of our parish!

On this Memorial Day weekend as a nation, we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and have given their lives for the sake of our nation, our peace, and our future. May is not only the month of the Blessed Mother, but it is also the month when we recall those who gave their lives in our service through law enforcement. Each year I have participated in the remembrance of our fallen law enforcement officers for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the Pittsburgh office which takes in half of Pennsylvania and all of West Virginia. It is important for us to acknowledge their sacrifice.

Dolores Rose Barletto, 91, of Hunters Woods BLVD died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at UPMC Avalon Place in New Castle. She was born on September 5, 1930 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Stephen and Dorothy DeMasi. She was married to the late Charles J. Barletto, who died on August 9, 1987.

Anthony A. Mangino, Sr., 84, of Fairmont Avenue, died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. He was born in New Castle March 20, 1938, a son of the late Joseph and Maria (Mastrantonio) Mangino. He married Barbara Jean (DiMuccio) Mangino on June 23, 1960, she survives in New Castle.

John George DeGruttola, Jr., 93, of Davis Road died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at his residence in Ellwood City. He was born on March 27, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late John G. and Josephine (Nessenthaler) DeGruttola, Sr. He married Lucy Marie (Memo) DeGruttola on September 6, 1952, she survives in Ellwood City.

Satina “Tina” D. Relic, 80, of New Castle passed away the evening of June 6, 2022 at her residence. Born on October 5, 1941 in Franklin, PA, Tina was the daughter of the late Eugene H. and Betty Brown Hoffman. Tina married her beloved husband, Mike G. Relic, on November 1, 1962. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2011.

Pearl A. Pagley, 91, of Neshannock Township, passed away the evening of June 2, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born in New Castle on January 6, 1931, Pearl was the daughter of the late Albert and Agnes DiCola Gesue. Preceding her in death on April 9, 2018, is her loving and devoted husband of over sixty-four years, Anthony F. Pagley, whom she married on October 10, 1953.