Our special congratulations to Deacon Al Poroda as he cele-

brates the Seventh anniversary of his Ordination as a per-

manent deacon in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, June 11, 2018.
We especially thank him for his dedication to our parish and to his ministry as a Deacon. May
the fullness of grace and blessings continue to come upon him and his family, and may he
continue his ministry for years to come.

THANK YOU!
A great big, “SWEET” thank you to all of our Donut Makers, headed
up by Carol & David Pollock . Thank you for all of your dedication
to another successful “DONUT” season!

Enjoy your summer!

Thank You to our Music Ministry Staff and Volunteers

We extend to Kathy Wray, our former Music Director, and Patty Forsyth, our Assis-
tant Music Director, many thanks for their dedicated service with all aspects of
our Music Ministry. We also thank Diane Falvo for stepping in to work with Patty
in the music ministry when Kathy Wray left for her new position.
In addition we acknowledge the commitment of all volunteers who offer to share their tal-
ents as cantors and choir members. We are truly blessed by them and enjoy the beautiful
music that enhances all of our sacred liturgies. Our adult choir and youth choir will be taking
a well deserved break during the summer months. We thank you for this year’s service and
look forward to your return in September.

ATTENTION to all men of our parishes. You are enthusiastically invited to our 1st Annual
MAN UP Cookout on Wednesday evening, June 20th at Our Lady of the Valley picnic area, be-
ginning at 6:00pm. Come and enjoy great food, good fellowship and for sure some fun bocce
and horseshoe games. Please RSVP to Mark Alterici at 724-797-1634 by June 17. All men are
welcome. We hope you'll join us for a great MAN UP evening for the guys.

St. Damien ARCM would like to thank all those who purchased tickets for their "Gift Cards &
Cash" Raffle. $500.00 was raised for the food bank. The raffle was won by Cindy Patterson.
 The Bishop's Project
The Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual Father’s Day Collection after all Masses
next weekend, June 16th and 17th. Proceeds benefit the Bishop of Pittsburgh’s Project for
Exceptional Children at the St. Anthony’s School Programs and McGuire Memorial. The St.
Anthony's School was started by Bishop (Cardinal) John J. Wright more than 50 years ago. His
mission has been expanded to include McGuire Memorial, a program that provides educa-
tion, training, housing and 24 hour a day loving care for children with profound physical and
mental disabilities and autism. Your contribution will aid these children in reaching their full
potential. Please be generous.

ChristLife Alumni Night

All parishioners who attended any portion of the ChristLife series (Discovering Christ, Follow-
ing Christ, and/ or Sharing Christ) are cordially invited to an Alumni Night in Marian Hall on
June 26th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Dr. Michel Therrien, the Secretary of Evangelization and Catholic Education for the Diocese,
will give a presentation on the next steps in continuing our faith journey together. There will
be praise and worship music and light refreshments. Please join us for another faith filled
event. Please RSVP to 724-483-5533 or diane.kooser@gmail.com

Festival of Praise for Vocations -- Come to praise God for the four men to be ordained to the
diaconate and pray for an increase in priestly vocations at the Festival of Praise for Vocations
held on Thursday, June 21 at 7:00 pm at St. Paul Seminary. Bishop Zubik will preside over a
holy hour and time of adoration. John Trabbic and his band will lead praise. There will also be
opportunity for confession and a light reception. For more information, contact Theresa Sulli-
van: tsullivan@diopitt.org or 412-456-3123.

Breakfast with the Bishop -- College and post college men, come to enjoy Breakfast with the
Bishop on Saturday, June 23 at 7:30 am in Synod Hall of St. Paul Cathedral. Breakfast will be
served; Father Mike Ackerman will speak on how to discern your vocation; and Bishop Zubik
will host a Q&A session. It all leads up to the outpouring of grace upon the Church to occur
with the ordination of four men to the diaconate at 10:00 am. No cost. Email tsulli-
van@diopitt.org to register.

We are not discouraged. (2 Corinthians 4:16)

“Jesus, help me to hold fast to your promises.”