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1 North Side Catholic Community ST. ALOYSIUS 3616 Mt. Troy Rd. Pittsburgh, PA Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 pm MOST HOLY NAME Claim & Harpster Sts. Pittsburgh, PA Sunday Mass: 9:00 am (Church) ST. CYRIL 3854 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA Sunday Mass: 8:30 & 11:00 am Mon. & Wed. 7:30 am Fri. 9:00 am ST. PETER 720 Arch St. Pittsburgh, PA Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 pm Sunday Mass: 10:30 am HOLY WISDOM 2208 East St. Pittsburgh, PA Saturday Vigil Mass: 6:30 pm Sunday Mass: 9:30 am RISEN LORD 3250 California Ave. Pittsburgh, PA Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 pm Fr. Lawrence DiNardo, Moderator Team Ministry Fr. Louis DeNinno, Team Ministry Fr. Anthony Gargotta, Team Ministry Fr. James Orr, Part-Time Team Ministry & Director of St. Anthony Chapel Fr. Lawrence Smith, Fr. Clement Kanu, Fr. Raymond Luther Tah-Onah, In Residence March 17, 2019

2 Mass Schedule for the week of March 17, 2019 North Side Catholic Community Date Time Location / Celebrant Intention Offered By 4:00 p.m. St. Aloysius / Fr. Orr Margaret Schachner Esther & Family Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Risen Lord / Fr. Smith Prayers of the Parishioners March 16 5:00 p.m. St. Peter / Fr. DeNinno Kathy Mahoney T. King Sunday, March 17 Second Sunday of Lent Monday, March 18 Tuesday, March 19 Wednesday, March 20 Thursday, March 21 Friday, March 22 Saturday, March 23 Sunday March 24 Third Sunday of Lent 6:30 p.m. St. Boniface / Fr. Raymond Ronald Dale Rabatin Family 8:30 a.m. St. Cyril / Fr. Gargotta Evelyn Haney Byrnes Family 9:00 a.m. Most Holy Name / Fr. Smith Kata, Alojz & Frank Hodnik Bill & Helen Pope 9:30 a.m. St. Boniface / Fr. DiNardo Mary Strain OLV St. Vincent de Paul 10:30 a.m. St. Peter / Fr. DeNinno Jo Marie Masden E. J. McStay 11:00 a.m. St. Cyril / Fr. Gargotta Phil Balestrieri Family 11:30 a.m. St. Anthony Chapel / Fr. Orr Stephen Kapetanovic 24 Stephen 7:30 a.m. St. Cyril / Fr. Smith Frances Weaver Bobby & Amanda 8:30 a.m. St. Anthony Chapel / Fr. Orr John Herrick St. Aloysius Casino Group 12:05 p.m. St. Peter / Fr. Gargotta Rudolph & Rose Belczyk C. Bell 8:30 a.m. St. Anthony Chapel / Fr. Orr Milan & Margaret Fabec Family 12:05 p.m. St. Peter / Fr. Smith Edward J. McStay Eddie, Kathy, Lou Ann 8:30 a.m. St. Anthony Chapel / Fr. Orr Robert Dummy Dumrauf Sisters & Brother 7:30 a.m. St. Cyril / Fr. Gargotta Joe & Loreta Melaragno Dina 12:05 p.m. St. Peter / Fr. Gargotta Sister Ruth Weiss M. Murphey 8:30 a.m. St. Anthony Chapel / Fr. Smith Rosalia Freiss Food for Thought 12:05 p.m. St. Peter / Fr. Gargotta Jo Marie Masden E. J. McStay 8:30 a.m. St. Anthony Chapel / Fr. Orr Pearl Straka Helen Straka 9:00 a.m. St. Cyril / Fr. John Wilfred Meyers/Anniversary Family 12:05 p.m. St. Peter / Fr. Gargotta Dorothy Eichner Eichner Family 8:30 a.m. St. Anthony Chapel / Fr. Orr Health of Caren Annuzelli John & Maxine 4:00 p.m. St. Aloysius / Fr. Gargotta Living & Deceased of the North Side Community 4:00 p.m. Risen Lord / Fr. Raymond Joan Milsop Family 5:00 p.m. St. Peter / Fr. Smith Jim McClelland Wife & Family 6:30 p.m. St. Boniface / Fr. Orr Helbling Family Mary Skalos 8:30 a.m. St. Cyril / Fr. Gargotta Marie Winter/Anniversary Dave & Rose 9:00 a.m. Most Holy Name / Fr. DeNinno Deceased Bartolowits Family Rich & Ellie 9:30 a.m. St. Boniface / Fr. DiNardo Parents of G.D. Lutz Son 10:30 a.m. St. Peter / Fr. Smith Sister Ruth Weiss Bell Choir 11:00 a.m. St. Cyril / Fr. DeNinno Fr. Larry Bruney Schipani Family 11:30 a.m. St. Anthony Chapel / Fr. Orr Marcella Sobczak / Birthday Brother & Sisters 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline Diocesan Victim Assistance

3 Second Sunday of Lent Page 3 Contact Information Saint Aloysius Office 3616 Mt. Troy Rd. Pittsburgh, PA Phone Fax Website.....saintaloysiuspittsburgh.org Rebecca Hurst, Business Manager & Safe Environment... ext. 2 Mary Ann Dank, Religious Education Coordinator ext. 222 Rummage House, Claire Sigmund Holy Wisdom Office 1025 Haslage Ave. Pittsburgh, PA Administrative Center Fax Merz Hall Norbert Hall Website.... Vietnamese Community Chaplain Rev. Dam D. Nguyen Business Manager William C. Dyrwal Saint Peter Office 720 Arch Street Pittsburgh, PA Phone Fax stpeter@winbeam.com Website.. Teresa Flaherty, Business Manager...ext.7 Pat Kammersell, CCD Center & Safe Environment Pat Harding, Sacramental Records....ext.6 David Butler, Music Director...ext.8 Social Outreach St. Vincent DePaul Society Northside Common Ministries Food Pantry Pastoral Associate Mary Swindal ext mswindalns6@gmail.com Clergy Addresses Fr. Lawrence DiNardo.ldinardo@diopitt.org Fr. Louis DeNinno...ldeninno@diopitt.org Fr. Anthony Gargotta..revtg7@gmail.com Fr. James Orr...mostholyname@hotmail.com Deacon Gregory Jelinek gjelinek@diopitt.org Saint Cyril Office Rectory Religious Education Axmacher Hall Address...saintcyrilchurch@yahoo.com Religious Education: Jean M. DiDonato, Jennifer Earnest & Kristen Frankovich Safer Environment Coordinator Sister Delia McNeirney, IHM Director of Music Ministries Theresa M. Hammond Rectory Staff Esther White Maureen Stack Galardi Maintenance Fred Thornton Most Holy Name Office 1700 Harpster Street Pittsburgh, PA Phone Fax Website...mostholynameofjesus15212.org mostholyname@hotmail.com Office Hours.Monday Friday 8:00-4:00 p.m. Rebecca Hurst, Business Manager & Safe Environment ext. 2 Mary Ann Dank, Religious Education Coordinator ext. 222 St. Vincent de Paul Society....ext. 8 Parish Food Bank..... ext. 0 Prayer Chain for Requests St. Anthony s Lyceum Risen Lord Office 3250 California Avenue Pittsburgh, PA Phone Fax Naomi Wells, Main Office & Business Manager.....ext businessmanager@risenlordparish.org Marilyn Ruffner, Safe Environment Coordinator....ext.5 .mruffner@risenlordparish.org Mary Kay Ferrance, Music Ministry *** Please note that beginning on Monday, March 25th, the Risen Lord Parish Office will be located at St. Peter Parish Office. Bulletin Announcements: nccb2019@gmail.com New Announcements must be received on Mondays before noon.

4 Page 4 North Side Catholic Community Sacraments Baptism: Please contact the particular parish office you intend to have your child baptized for information of the requirements, conditions and options for baptisms. Matrimony: Arrangements are to be made with a member of the clergy team six months in advance of the wedding date. Please contact the parish office. Sick and Shut-ins: The Sacraments are available to those who are unable to celebrate Mass due to sickness or age. To make arrangements for visitation to your home call the parish office. Sacramental Sponsor: To be a Sacramental sponsor one must be a practicing Catholic and a registered member of a parish. New Members: We welcome those who are interested in joining our parish family. We invite new members to complete a registration form, which can be obtained from the parish office. Calling all Musicians: Choir Members, Instrumentalists and cantors are always welcome. Call the parish to reach the music director. Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick is available to those in need. Please contact your parish office. It is also available at St. Cyril Church after all Masses on the first weekend of each month. An Anointing Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Boniface Church. Pre-Cana Classes for Engaged Couples The Diocesan mandatory sessions are offered at the Saint Cyril Church. The schedule for 2019 is: Thursdays, March 21st & 28th and April 4th & 11th. Time: 7:00-8:45 p.m in the school library. Fee: $45 per couple. Parish and Diocesan teams present the program. It is usually a small group of 8-12 couples and is a very relaxing program. All couples in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are welcome to attend. Please call Jean DiDonato at to inquire/ register. Welcome! St. Peter Holy Hour Holy Hour is held at 3:00 pm - quiet time in adoration followed by the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. Other Mass Opportunities Little Sisters of the Poor 1028 Benton Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa :00 a.m. Sunday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. Sunday thru Saturday Saint John XXIII (At Saint Boniface Church) 12:00 p.m. Monday 7:00 p.m. Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Wednesday thru Saturday 8:00 a.m. Sunday (Low Mass) 11:00 a.m. Sunday (High Mass) Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule Saint Aloysius Saturday 3:15-3:45 p.m. Saint Anthony Mon., Tues., 2:00 p.m. Wed., & Sat. Friday Morning after Daily Mass Saint Boniface Saturday 5:45-6:15 p.m. Saint Peter Saturday 4:15-4:45 p.m. Risen Lord Saturday 3:15-3:45 p.m. Stations of the Cross: St. John XXIII Parish 7:00 pm Fridays at St. Boniface Church Saint Cyril By Appointment

5 Second Sunday of Lent Page 5 Weekly Calendar Date Time Activity Location 9:30 a.m. Religious Education (CCD) Sessions Saint Cyril Church Sunday, March 17 Monday, March 18 Tuesday, March 19 Wednesday, March 20 Thursday, March 21 Friday, March 22 Saturday, March 23 Sunday, March 24 9:45 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul Meeting St. Peter Church 10:00 a.m. Religious Education (CCD) Sessions Most Holy Name School 10:30 a.m. Lenten Scripture Series St. Boniface Archives Room 11:45 a.m. Religious Education (CCD) Sessions Our Lady Queen of Peace Hall 9:00 a.m. Food Bank Packing Most Holy Name Church Hall 10:00 a.m. Food Bank Distribution Most Holy Name Church Hall 6:00 p.m. Children s Choir Practice St. Peter Church 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice Most Holy Name Church 6:15 p.m. Hockey Games Most Holy Name Parking lot 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal St. Cyril of Alexandria Church 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice St. Peter Church 7:00 p.m. Block Watch Meeting w/ guest Derwin Most Holy Name School Rushing & Zone 1 Sgt. Michael Burford 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice Risen Lord Church 1:00 p.m. Ladies of Charity Risen Lord Ed Center 6:15 p.m. Hockey Games Most Holy Name Parking lot 6:30 p.m. Bell Choir Practice St. Peter Church 7:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Study Most Holy Name School 12:00 p.m. Reserve Reads Saint Aloysius School 4:00 p.m. Lenten Fish Fry Our Lady Queen of Peace Hall 4:00 p.m. Lenten Fish Fry Most Holy Name School 10:00 a.m. Special Ed, CCD Most Holy Name School Noon Vacation Bible School Planning Meeting Most Holy Name School 4:00 p.m. Pick up Halushki & Pierogie Orders St. Aloysius School 7am-7pm Parish Day of Prayer to end Abortion 933 Liberty Ave. Downtown Pgh. 9:30 a.m. Religious Education (CCD) Sessions Saint Cyril Church 9:45 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul Meeting St. Peter Church 10:00 a.m. Religious Education (CCD) Sessions Most Holy Name School 10:30 a.m. Lenten Scripture Series Saint Boniface Archive Room 10:30 a.m. Choir Practice Axmacher Hall at St. Cyril s 11:45 a.m. Religious Education (CCD) Sessions Our Lady Queen of Peace Hall 1:00 p.m. Pick up Halushki & Pierogie Orders St. Aloysius School 2:00 p.m. North Side Assembly Meeting Norbert Hall, St. Boniface

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7 Page 7 North Side Catholic Community Weekly Column from the Ministry Team? By Fr. Larry Smith On this second Sunday of Lent, Jesus invites Peter, James, and John to climb a mountain. Last week the desert, this week a mountain. Because the Gospel is Living Word, can we imagine the Lord inviting us to climb a mountain? The apostles felt let down after Jesus told them that his role as the Messiah would mean that he would suffer, die, but rise on the third day. The last part was overlooked, but not the suffering and death. On our Lenten journey, perhaps there has already been some trials and some distress. If we take the invitation of the Lord to lift ourselves up and go higher in our prayer life, in our fasting, and the good works we can do for others, then we are on the journey. When they reached the designated spot, Jesus was transformed before their very eyes. With him, Moses and Elijah appeared. Peter was overwhelmed and wanted to build three huts. In our own lives, we build our own huts during special moments like a wedding celebration, the birth of a child, and all the holiday events. There are times when we want the moments to stand still. But, as Christians, followers of the Lord Jesus, there are those occasions that we go downward when there is the loss of a job, sickness, and the everyday problems of life. Just as Jesus led the apostles down the mountain and on the journey to Jerusalem, he likewise is present with us every day of our lives in joyful times and those times of sorrow. When we fully accept our role as Christians, then the voice of the Father will speak in our hearts, You are my beloved people, and I am very pleased with the lives you are living." As we praise the Lord at Mass today, the vestments worn by the priest are purple. Yet, I know as I look out into the congregation, I will see some green shamrocks, some green ties, other green items, and especially some beautiful Irish smiles. March 17 is the Feast of St. Patrick, even though we celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent. St. Patrick climbed the mountain and heard the voice of God calling him to a vocation of priestly life. As bishop, he went down the mountain to proclaim the Good News to the people of Ireland. SAINT PATRICK, PRAY FOR US. On a lighter note, after a few conversations with several people, I am interested in planning a trip to Disney in Orlando for January, Those who might be interested, send me an E- mail at frlarry645@stgregzelie.org. I will schedule a meeting before the end of summer if there is enough interest to give the details. Numerous options will be available.

8 Second Sunday of Lent Page 8 Moving Towards One We are now in our 5th month of working together as a group and moving along. I would like to share some personal experiences. First, this reminds me of my time as a pastoral council member at St Catherine of Siena in Beechview in the late 80s and early 90s. I was a young man in my late 20s having the time of my life. I had a great career in the medical field as a Radiation Therapist and was very involved in my parish. This was the time of initiative of a large set of mergers. In Beechview, there are two Catholic parishes: St. Catherine of Siena and St. Pamphilus. As a young man involved in the Faith, I was involved in activities and events in both parishes. St. Pamphilus was special to me, although it was not my parish, because it took the place of St. Peter Parish that was dissolved in the Uptown section of Pittsburgh. It was an Italian Parish run by Franciscans very dear to my relatives. I also was very involved in surrounding parishes: St. Pius X, Resurrection, St. Margaret and Sts. Simon and Jude. The Pastoral Council had a huge role in the meetings about the possible merger that would happen in At that time we came together in town Hall meetings, as well as our group meetings. We were all pretty much booming parishes at the time (not so much now), and we were very excited to become ONE. I remember our talks well. We talked about how the Church is One Faith divided into parishes. We talked about our ministries, our devotions, our outreach in the communities. We saw each other as brothers and sisters. As I look back, I am amazed at the conversations between the St. Catherine and St. Pamphilus people of the time. They were both willing to close their churches if needed in order be a great community. Their main comment was, We just want to serve the Lord and the Faith with great strength in numbers and as a family. We were very sad, when Cardinal (Bishop at the time) Wuerl did not combine us into one. Second, you should know I make my rounds, although some of you do not see me as much on Sundays. I see many parishioners at events and during the week, as well as on the weekends. I am very happy with how supportive and cooperative most people are, given the reality of the shrinking amount of Catholics in our area, shrinking number of priests in the diocese, and therefore shrinking amount of monetary resources. I believe that most of you understand that, very shortly, we will have fewer priests than you see and not enough resources to maintain buildings, which some parishes are already experiencing. Third, there is a small amount of negativity in some comments and thoughts I hear. As you know, even small negativity is like the small amount of yeast in dough. It will rise and take the true focus of who we are as Christians away from us, and allow the evil one to divide us instead of allowing God to unite us. On this St. Patrick Day, let us also reflect on how St. Patrick used the clover to show God is One in Union yet three people. We can do the same for God by showing we are One in His Spirit as we plan to be one parish this year. The song, They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love is an excellent prayer for us to pray each day, and to truly take the attitudes of the early Christians with the apostles to heart and live as they lived. The last stanza shows that when we live this way from the heart, in cooperation, support, and unity we truly praise God. This song is based on the Word of God: Galatians 6:1; Colossians 1:10; 3 John 1:2; Matthew 9:31; Mark 1:45; 1 Corinthians 14:25; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Hebrews 2:10; We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord; And we pray that all unity will one day be restored. Chorus: And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love, yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love. We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand; And together we'll spread the news that God is in our land. Chorus: And They ll know. We Will work with each other, we will work side by side; And we'll guard each man's dignity and save each man's pride. Chorus: And They ll know. All praise to the Father, from whom all things come; And all praise to Christ Jesus, His only Son. And all praise to the Spirit who makes us one. Chorus: And They ll know

9 Page 9 North Side Catholic Community Prayer Intentions In Memory of Our Beloved Deceased Barbara McWhirter Yvonne Studebaker Elizabeth Musher Theresa Warnaby Jane Chulack (mother of Bob Chulack) Frank Tuminello May those who were united with Christ in a death like His, also be one with Christ in His resurrection. PARISH DAY OF PRAYER TO END ABORTION Sanctuary Candles Sanctuary Candles are located near the tabernacle and remain lit to remind us of Jesus presence in the Blessed Sacrament. This week, the Sanctuary Candles in our church buildings are lit in honor of the following intentions: Saint Aloysius: Jerome LeDonne By Carol R. LeDonne Most Holy Name: Cathy Gornick (Birthday) By Art Saint Peter: Kathy Mahony By Terry King Risen Lord: George and Anna Marie Ayres By Mary Ann Turkovich and Peggy Ayres Note: To have a sanctuary candle lit for your intention, please contact a parish office. Saint Cyril Vigil Light: The Vigil Light at Saint Joseph s altar will burn as a Memorial Light for all members of our Military on active duty throughout the war-torn areas of the world. Let s let the candle remind all of us to pray for peace. This week the Vigil Light was donated by John & Philip McCall Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 5 for the Gathering of Women. Hope to see you there!!!! St. Michael Prayer Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do you, O prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Prayer Requests Please remember in prayer the following requests: For the Healing and Well-Being of All, For Fr. Godffrey Torac, James Kramer Herc, Joanne Standish, Marie McConnell Scotty, Agnes Sterbenac, Debra Butler, Peggy Ayres, Margaret Peschka, Anonymous. For all of the sick of our parish, the homebound, those in nursing homes, those who care for them, and those in the military.

10 Second Sunday of Lent Page 10 Weekly Column from the Pastoral Associate We are called. On Ash Wednesday, I accompanied my mentor-friend, Barbara, to distribute ashes and Holy Communion at the North Side Manor Care. My time there made me reflect on the scope of human life and experience, and reminded me of a well-known talk given by Pope Francis, which is worth quoting at length: As I meet, or lend an ear to those who are sick, to the migrants who face terrible hardships in search of a brighter future, to prison inmates who carry a hell of pain inside their hearts, and to those, many of them young, who cannot find a job, I often find myself wondering: Why them and not me? I, myself, was born in a family of migrants; my father, my grandparents, like many other Italians, left for Argentina and met the fate of those who are left with nothing. I could have very well ended up among today s discarded people. And that s why I always ask myself, deep in my heart: Why them and not me? First and foremost, I would love it if [we were reminded] that we all need each other, none of us is an island, an autonomous and independent I, separated from the other, and we can only build the future by standing together, including everyone. We don t think about it often, but everything is connected, and we need to restore our connections to a healthy state. Even the harsh judgment I hold in my heart against my brother or my sister, the open wound that was never cured, the offense that was never forgiven, the rancor that is only going to hurt me, are all instances of a fight that I carry within me, a flare deep in my heart that needs to be extinguished before it goes up in flames, leaving only ashes behind. Many of us, nowadays, seem to believe that a happy future is something impossible to achieve. While such concerns must be taken very seriously, they are not invincible. They can be overcome when we don t lock our door to the outside world. Happiness can only be discovered as a gift of harmony between the whole and each single component. May God continue to be with us on our Lenten journey, and lead our hearts to openness and hope. Mary Swindal, Pastoral Associate NEXT WEEK Moving Towards One. Mark your calendars All parishioners are invited to attend an information session parish assembly where the final phase of the parish merger will be discussed. This will include the presentation of parish data and the merger timeline, as well as time for questions and answers. Please plan to attend one of these meetings which are: Sunday, March 24 2:00PM or Monday, March 25 6:30PM St. Norbert Hall at St. Boniface Church (off Royal St.) Please contact pastoral and finance council members, or Fr. Tony Gargotta, if you have any questions or feedback as we move forward. And please continue to pray for our parishes, and all parishes of the diocese, as we strive to follow where God is leading.

11 Page 11 Faith Formation North Side Catholic Community Sacramental News from St. Cyril of Alexandria CCD Congratulations to our St. Cyril of Alexandria Parish Second Grade and RCIC Students on making their First Penance. Please keep them in your prayers as we continue their preparation for receiving First Holy Communion on May 6, Sacrament of Confirmation for the North Side Catholic Community The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Monday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Boniface Church with Bishop William J. Winter. Please remember our students as they prepare for this Sacrament. LENTEN FAMILY AFTERNOON March 31 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Location: Risen Lord Education Center Join Fr. Larry Smith and other members of the Northside Grouping for a fun filled afternoon. The object of this afternoon is to give you some time to reflect on the family and its relation to the Church during lent, while offering fun and a chance to get to know other parish families. Do not worry if you will know anyone else, this is your family s chance to meet other Catholic families from our grouping. A Note about the word Family in this event: While this event is designed to appeal to families with school aged youth, it is meant to be intergenerational and all are welcome. Remember, we are all family in the NorthSide. Reservations are not required but your advance reservation to mmilsop@yahoo.com or will help us with planning. Pizza - Duck Pin Bowling & Fr. Larry Smith! Save the date! Vacation Bible School will launch at Most Holy Name, June 17-21, Get ready to travel with us and explore the wonders of God s universe. More information to come. The next meeting for VBS volunteers will be on Saturday, March 23rd at noon at MHN. Food will be provided. Please let Mary Ann know if you are planning on attending. See you there! Sacramental Preparation at Holy Wisdom & St. Peter Parishes FIRST EUCHARIST: All candidates who wish to participate in the celebration of First Eucharist on Sunday, May 5, at the 9:30 a.m. liturgy at St. Boniface Church should notify the Administrative Center in writing as soon as possible. A Retreat will be held on Saturday, April 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church Hall. Meeting for Parents and Guardians will be held on Saturday, April 13, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church. One adult for each candidate must be present. Rehearsal for Candidates and Parents on Thursday, May 2, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Boniface Church, North Side. FIRST RECONCILIATION: Celebration of the Sacrament is on Wednesday, April 10, during the Diocesan The Light is on for You program from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Saint Peter Church, 720 Arch Street, North Side.

12 Second Sunday of Lent Page 12 Ministry and Parish Group Meetings and Events Saint Vincent de Paul Society The St. Peter Parish conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet in St. Peter Church hall Sunday, March 24 at 9:45 a.m. (before 10:30 a.m. Mass). Parishioners who are interested in helping the less fortunate of our parish community are invited to the meeting. Catholic Community Food Bank The Catholic Community Food Bank continues to serve the needs of those in our community. The 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am to noon at Most Holy Name Church Hall (Troy Hill) is the designated day for distributions. Tuesday, March 19th is the next distribution date. Collection for St. Vincent de Paul Society Most Holy Name & St. Aloysius Parishes will take up a second collection on the weekend of March 23 & 24 to benefit the people in our area. The St. Vincent de Paul Council of Pittsburgh has asked for our help with outreach throughout Pittsburgh. 50% of the collection will remain within our parish and 50% will be sent to the Pittsburgh Council. Please consider this wonderful opportunity for Lenten almsgiving. About those Baby Bottles! As an almsgiving project this Lent, you may know that all of our parishes are joining together to raise funds for two organizations which provide essential and compassionate support to expectant and new mothers. Most parishioners are probably familiar with, and perhaps have previously supported Genesis and Women's Choice Network in their good works. The difference this time is the method! Most of us have plenty of change lying around our homes. The project for both of these groups involves filling the baby bottles provided at church with all of that loose change, and then returning the filled bottles to the bins where you picked them up. Please grab a bottle and support a wonderful organization! (PS Please return bottles to the bins at church by March 31. Late returns accepted.) Thank you! Formation Morning for Eucharistic Ministers All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion of the six parishes of the North Side Catholic Community are invited to a morning of formation and reflection dedicated to this essential ministry. This will include time set aside for discussion of logistics and specific questions. We will also review needs and practices for bringing Holy Communion to the homebound. Saturday, March 30 9:30-11:30AM Most Holy Name Church Please let us know in advance if there are any specific issues you would like covered. And please RSVP by March 29 to Mary Swindal, or mswindalns6@gmail.com. We need the RSVP in case of emergency! Easter Bunny Brunch Hop on in for a brunch with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 6 th at 12 noon at Risen Lord Education Center. There will be a breakfast of French toast and sausage as well as crafts, an Easter egg hunt, story time, Chinese auction, and goodie bags for the children. The cost is only $5.00 per person and it is a lot of fun. Please join us. RSVP S are required and can be made to Monica at Tapping Theology Participants must be at least 21. The sessions are held at Penn Brewery from 7 to 8 p.m. The format is: 20 minute presentation, 20 minute socializing, and a 20 minute question/answer period. The next round will be on Thursday, March 28.

13 Second Sunday of Lent Page 13 Ministry and Parish Group Meeting and Events Lenten Fish Dinners Help Is Needed Many hands are needed in order to make this endeavor a successful one. Help is especially needed to serve the dinners, and to assist with the clean-up afterwards. Please consider volunteering. Contact Johanna at Fish Fry Donations To generate additional profit at our upcoming Lenten fish dinners, our parish is seeking monetary donations to purchase ingredients and supplies. If you are interested in making a donation, please put it in an envelope marked Lenten Fish Dinner (checks are payable to St. Peter Parish) and place the contribution in the collection basket. Thank you for this consideration. Baked Goods A variety of baked goods are needed each week. Please call Johanna at Easter Egg Hunt Candy Donations The youth of our parish grouping will be filling over 1200 eggs for the annual Easter Egg Hunt (at West Park) and we need your help. Please consider donating individually wrapped bite size candies that fit into plastic eggs. Please drop the candy donations at the any parish office prior to April 16. Thank you. LENTEN FISH DINNERS at Most Holy Name Parish Each Friday during Lent (except Good Friday) 4:00 7:00 PM in the School Hall (1515 Tinsbury Street - Troy Hill) Adults $11.00 Baked Goods Needed - We will need our fabulous Parish Bakers to donate baked goods for the Fish Dinners on all Fridays during Lent (except Good Friday). All types of baked goods are greatly appreciated! Halushki & Pierogie Sale A homemade Halushki & Pierogie sale will be held at St. Aloysius Parish on March 23rd & 24th. Order forms are now available at church and by calling the parish and are due back by March 18th. Night at the Races St. Anthony s Lyceum will host their Annual Night at the Races at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30th in Most Holy Name School Hall. Admission tickets are now available for $15 advance or $20 at the door. Admission includes a buffet dinner. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Dinner is served at 6:00 p.m., and Post Time is at 7:00 p.m. Must be at least 21 to attend. Tickets can be purchased at St. Anthony s Lyceum or at MHN Rectory. Saint Aloysius Spring Bingo Save the Date - Sunday April 28th,1 to 4 p.m. Limited number of tickets sold. Cover All $250. Raffles & Snack Bar. Tickets at $20/More Info Call Suzy

14 Page 14 North Side Catholic Community Saint Aloysius Offertory....$2, Parish Share..$ Saint Cyril Offertory...$3, Holy Wisdom Offertory....$1, Parish Improvement.....$ Ash Wednesday...$ Parish Share $50.00 Stewardship Update March 10, 2019 Mass Attendance Most Holy Name Offertory...$3, Parish Share.. $1, Maintenance $ Ash Wednesday....$ Saint Peter Offertory....$ Repair and Renovation Fund....$ Parish Share...$ Risen Lord Offertory....$3, Debt Reduction.....$ Maintenance......$ Note: Your contribution envelopes are sent to the appropriate parish, no matter where you attend Mass. Saturday March 9, :00 p.m. Saint Aloysius :00 p.m. Risen Lord :00 p.m. Saint Peter :30 p.m. Saint Boniface Sunday March 10, :30 a.m. Saint Cyril :00 a.m. Most Holy Name 143 9:30 a.m. Saint Boniface :30 a.m. Saint Peter :00 a.m. Saint Cyril :30 a.m. Saint Anthony Chapel Our Council Members The following parishioners are the members of the Finance Councils for each parish. St. Aloysius: Rick Horn, Suzy Johns, Chris Kocian St. Cyril: Micki Cloonan, Ken Knochel, Hugh Mulvey, Jim Stehle Holy Wisdom: Lou Flore, Shirley Novak, Rich Roos, Celine Scott Most Holy Name: Jim Eberz, Dennis Hughes, Jeff Senge, Sharon Sweeney-Trunick St. Peter: Vince Lewandowski, Val Sowa, George Whitmer, Sue Zientek Risen Lord: Karen Brown The following parishioners will serve as the Pastoral Council for the North Side Catholic Community: Donna Bodnar Frank Gilbert Bob Greca Bernadette (Bernie) Greer Rich Kielar John (Jay) Marano Mary Ann Turkovich Mary Byrnes Steve Gorzelsky Jan Greca Kerry Kennelly Ryan Lalle Mary Beth Miller

15 Second Sunday of Lent Page 15 Saint Anthony Chapel From the desk of the Director The Chapel is getting quite busy this week with special events. We have the Healing and Anointing Service today, the Marian Merciful Love Concert and talk next Sunday, and the Bishop is coming to celebrate Stations of the Cross with us this Friday at 7pm. During Lent many people look to not only sacrifice for Lent but to do something to develop their spiritual lives. We have several opportunities here at the Chapel to do exactly that. The intercessory power of Paul Miller, TOS is well attested. His witness talk shows the power of God to take an ordinary Catholic and make that person his chosen instrument. He can provide inspiration for anyone seeking a closer relationship with Christ. Anna Nuzzo and the other speakers on March 24th are giving us an insight into God s transforming love. Christ s love is expressed powerfully in His saving Death and Resurrection. Our Lent is enriched by chances such as this opportunity. Bp. Zubik makes it a practice to visit different churches for Stations every Lent. We are blessed to have the chief shepherd of our diocese to lead us in Stations. His insight and prayerful expression of Christ s Passion will help us enter more deeply into the Mystery of our Salvation. May St. Anthony and all the Saints of the Chapel pray for you. Pax, Fr. Jim Healing & Anointing Service The Order of Malta is sponsoring a healing and anointing service on Sunday, March 17th at 4:30 pm at St. Anthony Chapel. The Knights and Dames are hosting Brother Paul Miller, a professed member of the Secular Franciscan Order. He will bring his healing ministry of Divine Mercy. He ministers to the sick, the poor, the marginalized and all seeking our Lord s healing and peace. All are invited to attend. There will also be the opportunity to receive the anointing of the sick. 13 Tuesday Novena The Annual 13 Tuesday Novena to St. Anthony of Padua begins on Tuesday, March 19th. Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Jim & Jean Cappello By Pat & Tom Spehar Mass Schedule: Monday Saturday 8:30 a.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m. Sacrament of Penance: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 2:00pm Friday after 8:30 a.m. Mass Solemn Evening Prayer: First Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Chapel Visiting Hours: 1:00 4:00 p.m. Every day except Fridays and holidays St. Anthony Novena: Tuesdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass & 7:30 p.m. with Benediction To schedule a Pilgrimage for 20 or more people, please call Carole Contact Information 1704 Harpster Street Pittsburgh, PA Website saintanthonychairperson@gmail.com Fax Fr. James R. Orr, Director x 4 Carole Brueckner, Chairperson Chapel Gift Shop

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