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Congratulations to our seminarian, Chris Baker, who was assigned by Bishop Zubik to begin his graduate studies this fall at St. Vincent Seminary. Please keep in your prayers our 90 children and their parents and families as these little ones have received their First Holy Communion during the month of May. We are truly blessed as a parish to have these young families. Please join me in welcoming and encouraging them to become more fully involved in the life of our parish. Now that these children have received their First Holy Communion, it is more important than ever that they and their parents participate in the Holy Eucharist every weekend.

W. Gayle Gwin, 86, of Bessemer died on Monday, May 9, 2022, at his home. Gayle was born on Aug. 10, 1935, on the family farm outside of Bessemer, a son of the late Willis Albert and Jenny Martin Gwin. Gayle is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann (Puz) Gwin, of Holy Spirit Parish, whom he married on Oct. 24, 1959.

Sue Rose Cipriano, 94, of Dushane Street died Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on May 4, 1928 in Ellwood City, a daughter of the late David and Flora (Buzzelli) Mariani. She was married to the late Anthony P. Cipriano, Jr., who died September 14, 1993.

James Brian McCready, 57, of S. Wayne Street, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on December 31, 1964, a son of the late James R. McCready and Louise M. (Domenick) McCready, his mother, survives in New Castle. He married Kathleen (Jendrysik) McCready on January 4, 1997, she survives in New Castle.

Jason A. Kosciuszko, 43, formerly of Neshannock Township passed away the evening of May 9, 2022 at his residence in Union Township. Born on September 15, 1978 in Youngstown, OH, Jason was the son of the late Anthony J. and Diane R. Tutino Kosciuszko.

Harry Buly, age 86, of Neshannock Twp., passed away the early morning of May 9, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born June 15, 1935, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Mitro and Maria (Yarema) Buly. On May 3, 1969, he married his beloved wife of 49 years, MaryAnn (Verhosek) Buly, and began the legacy of The Harry Buly Family. She preceded him in death on Aug. 22, 2018.

They say true character is shown when life throws you a challenge. In those tough challenges, it will be hard to find a more gracious, kind, admirable and determined person than Joe DePinto. Our Superman Joe has overcome more obstacles than several people in a lifetime. With each hurdle, we’ve been more thankful, more inspired, stronger in faith and more appreciative of every single moment.

Thomas C. Swihart, Jr., 74, of Neshannock Twp. passed away Sunday morning, May 8, 2022. Mr. Swihart was born July 16, 1947, in Washington, PA, a son of the late Thomas Charles Swihart, Sr. and Elizabeth (Jarosz) Swihart.

Anthony John Nerti, Sr., of Barkett Avenue died Saturday, May 7, 2022 at his residence in New Castle. He was born on August 28, 1944 in New Castle, a son of the late John and Phyllis (Dantonio) Nerti. He was married to the late Anita (Copple) Nerti, who died on August 4, 2019.

Edward Haney, 90, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away unexpectedly of natural causes early Monday morning, May 2, 2022. Mr. Haney was born March 31, 1932, in New Castle, a son of the late Martin and Alice (McCormick) Haney. His wife of 20 years, Patricia “Patti” (Martucci) Haney, survives at home in Slippery Rock Twp.

Edward Clarich, 89, of Hermitage, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center. Mr. Clarich was born May 20, 1932, in Sharon, a son of the late Raimondo and Gisella (Markazich) Clarich. His wife, Dolores F. Clarich, whom he married in 1955, passed away in 2019.

A very blessed Mother’s Day weekend to all the women of our parish. We honor our dear mothers, both living and deceased. We also honor all women who may not have borne a child physically but have nurtured life in others as a godmother, an adoptive parent, or a woman in religious life. For all of these amazing women in our world, we give thanks to God and ask His special blessings on them.

Frank Paul Nunley, 59, of Winter Road died Friday, April 29, 2022 at his residence in New Castle. He was born on September 7, 1962 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Frank and Alice (Cardella) Nunley. He married Frances (Frasto) Nunley in 1998, she survives in New Castle.

Catherine P. Williams, 89, of New Castle passed away the morning of May 1, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Josephine Marcella Scalzo, 85, formerly of Cunningham Avenue died on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in Poland, OH while she was living at her daughter’s house. She was born in New Castle on June 23, 1936, a daughter of the late Claude and Ethel (Allsopp) Beckman. She was married to the late Michael F. Scalzo, who died May 30, 2006.

David A. Beck 77, of Union Township passed away peacefully the evening of April 26, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 25, 1945 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Wilbur A. and Victoria DiMuccio Beck. On November 24, 1990, David married his beloved wife, the former Victoria Saul. She survives at home.

Joseph M. Haney Jr., 70, of New Castle, went home to his Heavenly Father on April 5, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on Feb. 10, 1952, in El Paso, Texas, while his father was serving in the U.S. Army. His parents were Joseph M. Haney Sr. and Phyllis Jean (Reid) Haney.

On this special weekend, we will celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker at St. Joseph the Worker Church on Saturday, April 30th, at 4:00 pm. Following this Mass, there will be a simple reception to provide an opportunity for fellowship and camaraderie! Last weekend, I highlighted the blessing our amazing, young parochial vicars, Fr. Brendan Dawson and Fr. Benjamin Barr, are to all of us. This weekend, I would like to highlight our holy deacons, Deacon John Carran and his wife, Robin; Deacon S. Daniel Kielar and his wife, Karen; and our religious Sisters of the St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, Sr. Ann Bremmer and Sr. Veronica.

A very blessed Divine Mercy Sunday to all of you. In keeping with our tradition, there will be a special Divine Mercy celebration this Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm at St. Vitus Church. The Divine Mercy Holy Hour is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm and include Adoration, Chaplet, Confessions & Benediction, and Veneration of a Relic of St. Faustina.

Christ is risen! He has indeed risen! May all of you be filled with Easter peace and joy! No matter what our trials and tribulations, for all of us who believe in the resurrected Christ, we have a reason to rejoice. We know that our Savior lives. Because He lives, so do all of our loved ones who have passed from this life to eternity! God has extended to all of humanity the possibility of the forgiveness of our sins and the gift of eternal life.