Our website continues to contain the obituaries of those from the parish who have died. Fr. Mac and the priests of the parish are calling all whom we know of who have lost loved ones during these days. Fr. Mac will offer a special Mass live-streamed on Monday, April 6, for all who have died and their families. Each week, a Mass will be live-streamed on Mondays at 10 am for those have who died the previous week.
Please take a moment to read Bishop Zubik's most recent update from 3.28.20. This letter can be found under our "Welcome" tab above or scroll up the homepage for a link. Also, if you missed today's livestream Mass, please see the end of the Mass for an update by Fr. Mac. Blessings to all of you!
All members of the faithful and all Christians are invited to take part in a special prayer by Pope Francis today at 1pm ET. The Holy Father will grant all participants a Plenary Indulgence before imparting his Urbi et Orbi blessing. Watch it live on Vatican News on Youtube, EWTN, or right here on our homepage.
Holy Week Update: There was a conference call with the bishop yesterday at 2:30 pm and more directives, regarding how we will do Holy Week and Easter, will be forthcoming. Please pay attention to our website, Flocknote, YouTube and Facebook announcements to be most up-to-date.
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Robert L. “Bob” Brown, 75, formerly a longtime resident of New Castle and Ellwood City, passed away Friday afternoon, March 20, 2020, in Heritage Valley Medical Center, Beaver. He was born October 1, 1944, in Ellwood City, a son of the late Emma Palm, and was a 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City.
Susan Marie (Ludwiczak) Jordan, 56, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Caprice Nursing Home, North Lima, Ohio. After a long illness following a car accident, she was surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 10, 1963, the daughter of Frank S. and Frances Ludwiczak.
Agnes L. Clark, 94, of New Castle passed away the morning of March 18, 2020, at Jameson Care Center. Born on Jan. 21, 1926, in New Castle, she was a daughter of Stephen and Helen (Labecki) Kuczka. She was preceded in death on June 10, 2016, by her beloved husband of 65 years, Jack R. Clark, whom she married on July 1, 1950.
Filomena (Phyllis) Angelina Bucciarelli, 93, of New Castle, passed away the evening of March 18, 2020 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 14, 1926 in Pizzoferrato, Chieti, Italy and came to America at the age of two. Her parents, Michael and Domenica Fagnilli Casciato preceded her in death. On November 22, 1952, Phyllis married her beloved husband, Emilio Bucciarelli in Hamilton, Ontario. He survives at home.
Please remember to mail your weekly offering envelopes to Holy Spirit Parish; 910 S. Mercer St.; New Castle Pa, 16101. Donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society can also be sent to the Parish Office. Don't forget our online giving option, available right here on our website. You are appreciated!
Frank J. Masucci, Jr., 80, of Neshannock Township passed away the afternoon of March 17, 2020 at UPMC Jameson. Born on July 19, 1939 in Hillsville, Pa,. he was the son of the late Frank J. Masucci, Sr. and Lillian DiCola Masucci. On December 15, 1962, Frank married his beloved wife, the former Agnes Rozak. She survives at home.
Martin P. Shish, 73, of New Castle passed away the morning of March 15, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Martin was born on Aug. 23, 1946, in New Castle. He was a son of the late Anton (Tony) and Mary (Henzel) Shish.
Carmilla B. Allison, 81, of Neshannock Township, passed away the afternoon of March 12, 2020 at UPMC Jameson. Born on October 5, 1938 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Viola Perretti Herno. On October 30, 1959, she married her beloved husband, C. Arthur Allison. He survives at home.