All Saints Catholic Church

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1 All Saints Catholic Church 19 Wilson Street ~ Pittsburgh, PA A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust Contact Informa on Parish Staff Rev. Doctor James R. Gretz Administrator Rev. Gerald J. Lutz In Residence Bernade e Calvino Program Mgr. of Rel. Ed. Thomas G. Rishel Director of Music Ministry Rectory/Office Religious Educa on Ac vi es Building allsaintsetna@comcast.net Website Religious Ed. allsaintsreled@comcast.net Pi sburgh Diocese Victim Assistance Hotline Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturdays 8:00 am -11:00 am The mission of All Saints Parish is to expand the Kingdom of God by showing people the way to salvation through the Eucharist, in our faith, our compassion, and our actions. This is showcased in our four core values, namely: Prayer: Dependence on God and Communicating with God. Ministry: Having knowledge of the faith and putting it into practice. Christian Attitude: Being welcoming, hospitable, compassionate, caring, and loving of everyone. Stewardship: Care for the spiritual and physical assets of the Parish, namely our time, talent, and treasure. MAY 13, 2018 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Masses Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 AM Weekdays: See schedule in bulletin Sacraments Baptisms are celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month after the 10:00 AM Mass. Pre-Baptismal classes are required. Contact the Parish Office for arrangements. Reconciliation: Saturdays 12:30-1:00 PM and after the 5:00 PM Mass. Visitation of the Sick or Shut-Ins: Inform the Parish Office when anyone is ill at home or in the hospital. Upon request, Holy Communion can be brought to the home by the priest and/or a Eucharistic Minister. Marriage: Contact Parish Office at least 6 months in advance of proposed date. Bulletin Deadline: All bulletin announcements must be received by Monday noon in written form. Preparation for Entering the Church (RCIA): We welcome those who are interested in becoming Catholics. To enter a program of formation and prayer, contact the Parish Office. Parish Membership: New parishioners are always welcome! Call the Parish Office for a census form. Prayer Meeting: Every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 PM. See bulletin for monthly Mass time. Access to Parish Calendar of Events:

2 ALL SAINTS CHURCH SUNDAY - MAY 6, 2018 = $ 5, Offertory Envelopes - $5, Loose Monies - $ Adult Envelopes Sent Envelopes Used Children s Envelopes - $15.00 Envelopes Used - 15 Parish Share - $1, Envelopes Used - 63 Please remember All Saints Church in your will. P S P ARISH HARE ROGRAM * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2018 GOAL: $ 52, COLLECTED TO DATE: $ 14, BALANCE: $ 37, Parishioners of All Saints Parish Thank you for all your kindnesses and prayers during my time at All Saints. You truly made me feel as if I was part of your parish family. Due to health reasons I have moved to a new residence: Little Sisters of the Poor Apt Benton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA I will continue to keep you in my prayers and may God continue to bless each and every one of you. Fr Garry Patriquin In this Sunday s Gospel BOX reading, Jesus prays to the Father for all of us. He prays that we may be one just as Christ and the Father are one. If we look around at the number of different denominations of Christianity that exist today, it can certainly seem as though that Jesus prayer has not been answered. There have, of course, been a number of major schisms in the Christian community over the centuries. We must all continue to pray for the body of Christ to one day become one, no matter how impossible that might seem at this moment. Beyond that, we should all strive to find ways to work, pray, and yes, even sing together with our sisters and brothers in Christ. Despite our differences, we all worship the same risen Christ who loves us and gave his life that we might live! Happy Mothers Day to all of the strong and courageous women who worked so hard to help make us who we are! I pray that all mothers have a blessed and joyful day this Sunday and every day throughout the year! Yours in ministry, Tom Rishel Web-site From the desk of the Administrator Lest I lose track of the days, I need to wish all mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and all women who give life, a very happy and blessed Mother s Day. I hope this day gives life to you in return for all that you give to others. Enjoy the day. There is lots going on in the parish this week. Today we celebrate the Rite of Sending for our 8 th Grade confirmation Students. Next week they will be confirmed in their faith at the Cathedral. Tuesday is Primary Election Day. While I can t advocate for whom you should vote, I can remind you teasingly to vote early and often! It is your civic duty. And pray for the candidates while you are in the booth. Wednesday evening our Ladies of Charity is hosting a gathering of ladies from our grouping for a social. Thursday evening is our bi-monthly Baptism Preparation Class. Friday is the reception for yours truly in the Activities Building. Next Sunday is Coffee and Donuts Sunday. Pshew! I m tired already! I share with you that I am trying to wrap my brain around the workings of our grouping. want the clergy team to begin regular meetings. There is a lot of preliminary work we need to do. Our first order of business is for us to get our act together. We need to establish how we will operate as a clergy team. Perhaps a given. However, we each come from past experiences and need to have a unified front for moving forward. The next big hurdle will be for us to create the Mass and confession schedule. While we are allowed up to NINE (9) Masses, I m thinking we might only utilize SIX (6). I ll see what the brothers think about that and what that might look like for us. Our homework is due by mid-june. The next series of meetings need to be on the celebration of Mass. I think back to the Second Vatican Council. They thought the easiest place to begin was to reform the liturgy. Well, it took them two years to come up with the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. I hope it doesn t take us THAT long. I want us to respect the rubrics and liturgical laws in a way that is mindful of our various architectural structures to provide us all with the vibrant worship that Bishop has mentioned. We all have to be on the same page for us to worship well together. I m thinking too that means school for you all ministers and congregation. Perhaps this is another component of our School for Ministry and Liturgy. See you in Church! Fr. Jim Gretz I

3 MAY 13, TH Sunday of EASTER Thank You, Fr. Jim All are welcome to a reception for Father Jim on Friday, May 18th, following 40 Minutes with Jesus (Evening Prayer at 7:00 PM). This is an opportunity to thank him for his leadership thus far and to support him as we continue On Mission for the Church Alive! Join us in the Activities Building for some cake, cookies and coffee. Francis Mosesso, Shirley Hudepohl, Robert Istenes, Cecilia Acres, Joseph D Amico, Joseph Bursick, Barbara Volpe, Norma Hufnagel, Marge Reese, Elena Kime, Bernard Szewcow, Matthew Mika, Patricia White, Dave Marcoly, Thomas V. Rishel, Bart Riley, Carol Sees, Kathy Rishel, Ryan Woodrow, Ronald Molinero, David Hufnagel, Marie T. Schran, Ida Fowler, Father Garry Patriquin, Mildred Hoffman, Eileen Dougherty, Erin Schmitt, Joseph Wittman, Patricia Curriston, Jason Wolling, Emma Oresic, Mary Jo Sciullo, Susan Killmeyer, Anthony Sciullo, Maria Wolownik, Lisa Lindsey, Katherine Rodack, Kathy Cook, Jordan McCue, and all the sick of our parish. Please note: We ask the families who have requested prayers to please give us a call when your loved one is better so they can be removed from our list. Please remember in your prayers the souls of : FRANCIS PAIL BERNADETTE GLASSO May they rest in Christ s Peace. Catholic Relief Services Collection The second collection next weekend on May 19 and 20, will be a combined collection for Catholic Relief Services; the Church in Central and Eastern Europe; the Church in Latin America; and the Church in Africa. The proceeds from this single drive will be divided among the four appeals. Your envelope packet contains a special envelope for this collection. Baptism Preparation Baptisms take place on the second and fourth Sundays of the month immediately following the 10:00 AM Mass. Before a Baptism can be scheduled, registration and attendance at a Baptismal preparation class are required of all parents. We strongly suggest that you attend the class before your child is born. The next class is scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 7:30 PM in the rectory meeting room. Please call to register. Bread of Life Food Pantry Thank You The Bread of Life Food Pantry thanks all the parishioners of All Saints Church for their donation of 6 bags of food to their pantry. Every donation helps in fulfilling our mission of feeding the hungry and serving our surrounding communities. AS YOU SENT ME INTO THE WORLD, SO I SENT THEM INTO THE WORLD In the creation story we are told that God made human beings in His image. This doesn t mean that we are exact clones or identical twins of God, but rather that each of us, in light of our unique gifts and characteristics, are created to reflect the vibrant life and loving face of God to others. God s hand in our lives doesn t end in creating us. Throughout our lives God gives us purpose and fills us with the gifts we need to fulfill that purpose. The challenge for us is for us to know ourselves as God knows us. Through prayer and in humility we are invited to see clearly God s will for our lives and all he has provided so that his will and our lives may be complete. God hasn t randomly or thoughtlessly placed us in this world to create a reality for ourselves. He has sent us into the world with a specific task in mind that we might love others and build up his kingdom in the Church, making it ever more Alive! Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed. Theology of the Body in One Hour Theology of the Body in One Hour book study will be held at St Paul Seminary Cardinals Great Hall on June 3 and July 1, 2018, 5:30-8:30 PM. All young adult men and women are encouraged to attend. Includes Mass, dinner and small group discussions. No cost. Book provided. Spaces limited. To register tsullivan@diopitt.org by May 16. Festival Scratch-And-Win We are asking all parishioners to purchase one or more of the scratch-and-win state lottery tickets and donate them to the festival. The week of the summer festival, everyone will be able to purchase tickets to win. All of the lottery tickets collected will be raffled off on the last day of the festival, Saturday, July 21, Just drop them in the rectory mail slot or in the collection baskets. One person will win all the tickets. MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE TO PARTICIPATE.

4 WEEKLY LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS SUNDAY - May 13th Seventh Sunday of Easter 5:00pm - (Sat.) For all Parishioners - Living & Deceased 8:00am - For All Mothers - Living & Deceased 10:00am - For All Mothers - Living & Deceased MONDAY - May 14th Saint Matthias 8:00am - Joseph Kutchka (Shirley & Anna) TUESDAY - May 15th Easter Weekday 8:00am - William Heliski (Bill & Marge Bochicchio) Novena after Mass WEDNESDAY - May 16th Easter Weekday 8:00am - Deceased Priests of the Diocese of Pittsburgh (Bogusz Family) THURSDAY - May 17th Easter Weekday 8:00am - Bernice Wirth Hocher (Bill & Marge Bochicchio) FRIDAY - May 18th Easter Weekday 8:00am - John & Margaret Milcic (Rudy & Nancy Milcic) SATURDAY - May 19th Easter Weekday 8:00am - Special Intention for Marge & Ed Dukovic, Jr (All Saints Choir) SUNDAY - May 20th Pentecost Sunday 5:00pm - (Sat.) Christian Mothers & Guild - Living & Deceased 8:00am - For All Parishioners - Living & Deceased 10:00am - Frederick W. Michaels (Tom Rishel & The Choir) 5/13/18 - Rose For Life was donated in memory of All Mothers - Living & Deceased. ALTAR FLOWERS FOR THE WEEK OF 5/13/18 Both sanctuary vases were donated in memory of William Dougherty (Anniv) by Rose and family. Blessed Virgin vase was donated for all Christian Mothers, living and deceased. St Joseph vase was donated for the Special Intention of Joseph and Mary Lou Tutchko.

5 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE SUNDAY 5/13/18 MONDAY 5/14/18 40 Minutes with Jesus Church 6:30-7:10 PM Men s Bible Study School 6:30-8:00 PM TUESDAY 5/15/18 Election Day Voting Act Bldg 7:00 AM-8:00 PM Novena Church After 8:00 AM Mass Annual Church Cleaning Church 9:00-10:00 AM 40 Minutes with Jesus Church 6:30-7:10 PM WEDNESDAY 5/16/18 Prayer Group Church 1:30-3:30 PM Ladies of Charity Social Church 7:00 PM THURSDAY 5/17/18 40 Minutes with Jesus Church 6:30-7:10 PM Baptism Class Rec Mtg Rm 7:30 PM Choir Practice School 7:30-9:00 PM FRIDAY 5/18/18 Thank You, Fr Jim Church 7:00 PM 40 Minutes with Jesus Church 6:30-7:00 PM SATURDAY 5/19/18 HELP IS NEEDED for the annual church cleaning on Tuesday, May 15th after the 8:00 AM Mass. BYOB (bring your own bucket) and rags please. Call the rectory at if you can help. All are welcome. Coffee & Donuts Sunday, May 20, 2018 following the 8:00 & 10:00 AM Masses sponsored by All Saints Men s Club Join us in the Activities Building after the Sunday morning Masses on May 20th for coffee and donuts. Chinese Raffle The Parish Festival will soon be here (July 18-21)! As you know, the Chinese Raffle is an integral part of the festivities and our over the top baskets are always fun and exciting. Please keep in mind the proceeds are clear profit for All Saints. Again this year we are requesting donations for the baskets. Parishioners can donate a complete basket, a single item that can be included in a basket, a cash donation or a gift card. Please call Cathy at as soon as possible if you are able to help with a donation.

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