1 PASTORAL VICARIATE R EGION 2 NEWSLETTER DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH March 15, 2017 www.diopitt.org 1401 Hamilton Road PITTSBURGH, PA 15234 (412) 456-5645 (412) 882-0272 FAX e-mail:vicariate2@diopitt.org Dear Brothers and Sisters in the ministries of Vicariate Region 2, I ve been to a number of meetings with any number of you and other groups through the course of the last several months. For all it has been a very busy time especially since each of us have shared not only our cluster meetings but all the business that enters our days in the prep and celebration of the Lenten and Easter Season. I need to join the chorus of people throughout the diocese and diocesan administration who have been mightily impressed by your patience, candor, generosity, and endless concern and dedication to every aspect of the On Mission concerns in building up the Church of Pittsburgh! Obviously we are not quite all on the same page and have certainly benefitted from the opportunity to listen and share with one another. From what I understand there certainly has been a significant impact on the careful evaluation of the originally proposed models. Hopefully everyone realized in reviewing the parish summaries at the cluster meetings every comment shared at or after the parish consultations was recorded and been weighed in any alteration of the proposed models we will witness in the days ahead. Thanks one and all! I also want to ask you to continue to keep the work and involvement of all concerned with our diocesan future in your prayers and the prayer of the local Church, especially our Bishop! As we all do so I ask we all seek to openly and willingly live a spirit and practice of collaboration, compassion, and courage with all our brothers and sisters, those in the know, those still with fears and anxiety at what change is coming, and what it will demand of us to open our arms, like he does for each of us, as we gaze on the cross, to extend that love all we meet. We must remember the invitation of the Lord is to be always and everywhere his living body, that in him, nothing is impossible, and with him we have the opportunity to bring together the richness of each person and church community to be stronger, more faithful to our baptismal calling, and ever more joyful that with him we are able to touch the whole world with his love. Finally I call your attention to Mary Ellen s list of critical meetings for priests and deacons on the Vicariate level, Priests, Deacons, On Mission parish teams on the District levels, and then your responsibility to be the ongoing informed channel of communication with the parish community at large. There is a critical Webinar for priests on April 19, 2017 from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Cardinal s Great Hall at Saint Paul Seminary (more details will be shared at the Vicariate Meetings with the Bishop). Please continue to watch these pages and especially the weekly email from Father Nick Vaskov which will be sent to every priest and parish on Wednesday of each week actually beginning on this very day it is an organized attempt to share critical, up to date news in a single email just one day a week rather than endless individual notes from diverse sources any time someone might think you just need to know. God Bless one and all through the remaining days of Lent into a Glorious Easter!!! Fr. Cain Dates to remember!!! Priests On Mission 1PM Webinar Dates: Wed., April 19 th (1-3PM), Tues. May 16 th and Tues. June 20 th - Call 1-800-768-2983 for participant code consult your email from Father Kunz dated Thurs., January 26 th - Subject- On Mission Conference Call Dates
2 Please Advise Meetings: Petitions due to the Vicars office at minimum 3 days prior meeting, Fridays 1-3PM, March 24, April 7 & 21, May 12 & 26, 2017. Confirmation Request Forms for fall 2017 and spring 2018: Forms were emailed from Fr. Tom Kunz on Feb. 9 th and are due to be returned by March 20, 2017 Spring District Meetings All Meetings are from 7-9PM (These meetings are for On Mission Parish Team members and Clergy) Thursday, April 27, 2017 District 6, St. Rita (Munhall Gardens/Whitaker) Monday, May 1, 2017 District 2, St. Valentine (Bethel Park) Wednesday, May 3, 2017 District 1, North American Martyrs (Monroeville/Pitcairn) Monday, May 8, 2017 District 3, St. Margaret of Scotland (Green Tree) Tuesday, May 9, 2017 District 4, St. Angela Merici (White Oak) Thursday, May 11, 2017 District 5, Holy Spirit (West Mifflin) Spring Bishop s Vicariate Meeting with Priests and Deacons- Tuesday March 21, 2017, Saint Louise de Marillac, begins promptly at 2:30. Chrism Mass- April 13, 2017 Easter -April 16, 2017 Clergy Day(Q&A)- June 7, 2017, Priesthood Ordinations -June 24, 2017 2 nd Annual Called By Name event: Sunday April 30, 4-8:30PM For High School girls/guys to explore the universal call to holiness, contact Theresa at tsullivan@diopitt.org Fall Vicariate Meeting-Monday, August 28, 2017 Place to be determined Fall Convocation(Q&A)- October 16, 2017 Happy Birthday to our March & April birthdays! March 3, Very Rev. Frederick L. Cain, VE Regional Vicariate Two March 6, Rev. James E. Kunkel Saint Colman Parish March 8, Rev. Thomas J. Lewandowski Christ the Light of the World Parish March 4, Rev. Huy Dinh, C.S.Sp. Retired Spiritan Priest, Libermann Hall March 12, Deacon Herbert E. Riley, Jr. Saint Colman Parish March 13, Rev. Rudolph F. Smoley Diocesan Priest Retired March 14, Rev. John A. Harvey, M.Div. Diocesan Priest Retired March 14, Rev. Michael A. Caridi Saint Anne Parish March 15, Rev. William D. Wuenschel Saint Benedict the Abbot Parish March 27, Rev. Joseph R. Grosko, M.Div. Holy Trinity Parish March 30, Rev. Thomas M. Kirby Sisters of the Divine Redeemer March 30, Deacon Andrew J. White, Sr. St Sylvester Parish April 6, Rev. John R. Haney, M.Div. St Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin April 15, Rev. Garrett D. Dorsey, S.T.L. Diocesan Priest Retired April 20, Rev. Daniele Vallecorsa, S.T.L. Saint Louise de Marillac Parish April 21, Rev. Phillip P. Pribonic, S.T.B. Saint Joan of Arc Parish April 22, Rev. Mark W. Glasgow, M.Div. Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish April 26, Rev. J. Matthew Elanjileth, M.Ed. Diocesan Priest Retired April 26, Rev. Shibi Devasia, M.C.B.S. Saint Thomas More Visiting Priest April 27, Deacon Alexander J. Poroda, II Saint Damien of Molokai Parish April 29, Deacon Thomas B. Mills Saint Valentine Parish April 30, Rev. Albert L. Zapf, M.A. Our Lady of Joy Parish
Vicariate wide news! Mandated Reporter Trainings in Vicariate 2- Please visit the web site to check for other dates and to sign up; or call/ email Colleen (cmurin@diopitt.org) 4124-456-5633 http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0549a9ac2ca6f49-mandated On Mission for The Church Alive! Intercessions UPDATED FOR MARCH 2017 19 March: That Bishop Zubik and our clergy, through the intercession and after the example of Saint Joseph, will shepherd the Church of Pittsburgh with selfless love, bold courage and tender care as we journey On Mission for the Church Alive. Let us pray to the Lord. 26 March: That the faithful of the Church of Pittsburgh will rejoice as the Holy Spirit is at work in our midst and we await the new life of Christ at Easter. Let us pray to the Lord. DISTRICT 1 Parishes (St Bernadette, St Colman, Good Shepherd, St Januarius, St John the Baptist, St John Fisher, Madonna del Castello, Word of God, St Maurice, North American Martyrs, Our Lady of Joy) Elementary schools (East Catholic, Forest Hills; North American Martyrs, Monroeville; St Bernadette, Monroeville; St John the Baptist, Plum) Our Lady of Joy: Serving Our Seniors Ministry Seminars (SOS) March 16 @1:30PM Living Life to the Fullest- Fr. Joe Freedy will speak about our deepest identity as beloved sons and daughters of God and how receiving that identity more deeply leads to greater freedom; April 19 @ 1PM Will and Estate Planning- Join Attorney and parishioner John C. Fullen, Esq. for a discussion about Health Care, Financial Powers of Attorney, Advanced Directives for health care, Farm to Table May 18 th @ 1PM Help us bridge the gap between consumers and local food producers. All classes are free and will be in Father Marchukonis Hall Light refreshments will be served Although not necessary to RSVP it does help with planning Call Kathy at 412-310-1490 Or email kakb5101@gmail.com; Youth Group hosting a Diocesan Dance Off April 22 nd 7-9PM. This is a "dancing with the stars" style event. Catholic schools/ churches nominate a teacher/ administrator/ pastoral council member, or couple who receives free dance lessons, learns a routine, and then competes. Participants will receive a percentage of their ticket sales. Your assistance helps us raise money for OLOJ Youth Mission Trip. This is a great opportunity to raise funds for activities such as National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC). For information contact Mike MacConnell 412-607-3056 Our Lady of Joy & St John the Baptist: Church History DVD series hosted by Bishop Barron called Pivotal Players. The 6 week series will study the lives of Michelangelo, G.K. Chesterton, and Thomas Aquinas. Wednesdays, March through April 5 th in Father Marchukonis Hall 7PM. Team teaching by St. John the Baptist and Our Lady of Joy Parishes. To register for the class call (412) 795-3388 or email Greg Callaghan at greg@ourladyofjoy.org Saint Maurice: Pivotal Players, the follow up to Bishop Barron's Catholicism Series, is being shown at the Parish Center after the 10 am Mass Sunday and after the 7 pm Mass on Monday during Lent. St Francis, St Catherine of Siena, and St. Thomas Aquinas are the topics of study. Confident Catholic, an occasional series, will feature " The Last Things: Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory." Father Ken Marlovits will present the topic via lecture and video. The presentation will take place in the Parish Center at 7 pm. Annual Meager Meal will be held on Saturday, March 18 after the 5pm mass in Keane Hall. The simple meal will consist of soup, a roll, water and an apple. Suggested donation the cost of a meal in a restaurant, Father Daniel will speak about his home parish in Ghana. 3
4 St. Colman: Holy Hour and Exposition 4 th Monday of the month 6:30-7:30pm. Catholic Men's Fellowship 1 st & 3 rd Sat @9AM in cafeteria. Grief Sharing Group the 3 rd Thurs from 6:30-8:30PM in cafeteria. Honoring Your Body - Catholic Yoga Thurs 6:45pm Werthman Hall (church basement). North American Martyrs School: 2 nd annual Purse Bash April 2, from 1-4PM at the Garden City Social Hall, Tickets includes lunch, dessert, drinks and chances to win 12 authentic designer purses! Special raffle for a Louis Vuitton purse! Please contact the school office at 412-373-0889 to purchase/reserve tickets. North American Martyrs: Eucharistic Adoration 2 nd Mondays after 8AM Mass until Holy Hour at 7PM, dedicated to those battling substance abuse, concluding with Benediction. Apologetics, Defending the Faith- St. Michael church hall 2 nd & 4 th Mondays @ 6:30-8PM with Tony Costa; Protecting God s Children: Thurs., April 27 th 6:30-9:30 Call Donna Lew Buechel, 412-373-0330 X18 or email at namreofficre@gmail.com. Substance Abuse Ministry (SAM) with Deacon Tim Noca and parish representatives in Vicariate Two, District One are on the team. Call parish for more information. 412-373-0330. Fish Fry: Fridays 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (with dinner only on Good Friday 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Good Friday) For advance orders, please call 412-372-9771. Cash or check only, ATM available on site. The Infant Jesus Respect Life Group, meeting is Tuesday, March 21 at 7PM DeLuca Hall. Jessica Johnston, a wife and mother of ten will share her powerful witness to the culture of life. Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact Madonna Roney at 412-829-4193 or at Madonna.roney09@gmail.com with any questions. Stations of The Cross Fridays @ 2:20 PM and 7PM. (The 7:00 PM stations alternate locations, so check the bulletin on line at www.namcatholicchurch.org). St. Bernadette School: Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent at 2PM; 6 th Annual Gala Stratigos Banquet Hall Saturday, April 29, 2017 5:30-11PM theme- Game On. $60 Tickets available until April 17 th. Purchase your ticket by February 28 th and receive a Get Out of Jail Free Card. Ticket includes entrance, hors d oevres, open bar and, variety of food stations for dinner. For more information, please call 412-841-2197. Blaze Pizza Fundraiser, 3939 William Penn Highway, Monroeville, With a flyer 20% of all purchases (excluding alcohol) goes to the PTG Wednesday, March 22 nd from 4-8PM; Talent Show; Biedenbach Hall Thursday, April 27@ 7PM. The eighth grade students coordinate this event for students, families and friends to enjoy the many God-given gifts of our schoolchildren. Saint Bernadette: Deacon Mike Kelly will offer a Bible Study series on the Gospel of Mark Tuesdays 1:30 PM in Biedenbach Hall. This series will continue through April 4, The same series will also be offered Tuesday evenings at 7 PM in May. Registration is not required but please call the Parish Office at 412.373.0050 or email Deacon Mike at mwkelly@stbrnadet.org for planning purposes. Fish Fry Fridays 4:30-7 in Lourdes Center; Contemporary Service on the Passion of Jesus, Good Friday 7PM in the church; Lenten Taize April 5 @7PM in the church; TMIY This Man is You Saturdays 7-8AM. Chris Cooley (412.496.8994), Bill White (412.913.4729), Chris Charmello (412.537.1693), or Santos Hernandez (412.427.2302) Young Adults age 18-39, First Thursday of each month for RSVP to the ID9:16 Pittsburgh East Facebook page. Mass, dinner, a live stream national talk and discussion and fellowship
5 Saint John The Baptist School: For enrolment information or to make a reservation, please call the school at 412-793-0555. Stations of the Cross 2PM March 17 th & March 31 st ; Kindergarten Open House March 29 th at 6PM; Passion Play April 7 th at 1:30PM & 7PM Saint John The Baptist: Fish Fry Fridays in Lent but not on Good Friday from 4-7PM, Vespers Sundays in Lent at 7PM; Stations of the Cross 7PM March 17 th & March 31 st Stations of the Cross w/ Bishop Zubik/Seminarians-March 24 th at 7PM; Lenten Vespers - Sundays (March 19 th, 26 th, April 2 nd & 9 th ) at 7PM in the Church; Pre-Cana Class April 8 th at 9:30AM (registration required); Communal Penance Service Tuesday April 11 th at 7PM; Divine Mercy Sunday April 23 rd Noon- 7PM, Sung Chaplet of Divine Mercy/ Anointing/Adoration/Healing prayers DISTRICT 2 Parishes (St Anne, St Bernard, St Elizabeth of Hungary, St Gabriel, St Germaine, Nativity, St Joan of Arc, St Sylvester, St Valentine, St Winifred), Elementary Schools (St Anne, Castle Shannon; St Bernard, Mount Lebanon; St Elizabeth, Pleasant Hills; St Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin, Whitehall; St Sylvester, Brentwood) Saint Anne Parish: Weekly study of Sunday Readings- Thursdays 8:45-10AM in the depalma Room, For more information please call or email Helen Rafferty, 412-892-9284, rafferty209@comcast.net. Lenten Speaker in Church following 6:30 Novena Mass: Tuesday, March 21 st Topic: Apostolic exhortation of the Pope, Amoris Laetitia, concerning the mission of the family in the modern world. Spring Bereavement Program Thursday, March 23rd at 7pm depalma room, and will continue for 6 Thursday evenings with the exception of Holy Thursday. Classes and all materials provided at no charge and it is not necessary to be a parishioner to attend. To register, please contact Pegi Wright in Social Ministry at 412-531-1193 or Kathy at 412-344-9690. Respect Life-Gather April 8 in front of Planned Parenthood from 7-11am. Please come and pray with us. Please contact Kathy or John for more information 412-344-9690. Lunches for the Hungry- On Tuesday, March 21st, at 5:45pm, in the convent dining room, we will be making 150 bag lunches to be delivered to the Red Door at St. Mary of Mercy Church. Donations of cash, gift cards to Giant Eagle or Shop n Save, sandwich bags, snack bars, juice drinks and water are welcome (as well as new socks and clean hats and gloves.) All donations accepted at the parish office. Saint Anne School: Build your own Vacation Raffle $20 ticket on the PA Lottery Pick Three evening drawing on Monday April 10 th. Tickets available in parish and school offices or call Yvonne Creehan at 412-561-7720 or email at ycreehan@saintanneschool.org A Night at the Races Saturday April 8 Doors open at 6:30PM Tickets, Horses and Jockeys are $10. Program Ads $100, $50 & $25. Call school office at 412-561-7720. Nativity: Fish Fry Fridays in Lent from 11-7PM Penance Service Thursday, March 23 at 7PM at Holy Spirit Church. 3 priests plus Fr. Pat will hear confessions. Saint Sylvester School: Registration has begun for the Preschool -8th grade program. Registrations Forms can be received by calling 412-882-9900. Sant Elizabeth of Hungary School: The 22 nd Annual St. Elizabeth March Into Spring Fashion Show is scheduled for March 19, 2017 at St. John s Cathedral Center in Munhall. Be sure to save this date so you can attend our wonderful fundraising event. Reservations call 412-881-2958. St. Elizabeth of Hungary: Monthly Bereavement Support Group every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Facilitator, Phillip M. Lavery, Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator
St. Bernard: Bereavement Support Group Contact Tisha Bridges, Pastoral Associate and Licensed Professional Counselor at 412-440-2681 or email at tbridges2@stbpgh.org for more information. St Joan of Arc: David Haas in Concert Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 4:00PM Church Free admission/ tickets required to enter call 412/833-2400. Saint Valentine: Anointing of the sick Mass April 1 st @10AM; Blood Bank April 8 @ Frawley Hall 6-2PM; Tenebrae April 9 th @ 8PM; Women s Guild Flee Market April 29: Frawley Hall 8AM DISTRICT 3 Parishes (St Barbara, St Benedict the Abbot, St Elizabeth Ann Seton, Holy Child, St John Capistran, St Louise de Marillac, St Margaret of Scotland, Our Lady of Grace, Sts Simon and Jude, St Thomas More) Elementary Schools (Our Lady of Grace, Scott, Township; St Louise de Marillac, Upper St Clair; St Margaret of Scotland, Greentree; St Thomas More, Bethel Park) Holy Child: Volunteers needed at Genesis Health Care at the 1:45 PM Mass on Fridays. Call Esther Lippoli 412-220-2178 or Terry Yunker 412-257-1740 if you are willing to help. Fish Fry- Lunch (11-1PM) & Dinner (4-7PM) Fridays during Lent, except Good Friday. Take out available; Stations of the Cross- Fridays 7PM; Queen of Heaven: Mary s battle for you, 8 weeks adult study Tuesdays @7PM starting March 21 st or Thursdays @9:30AM starting March 23 rd ; St Anthony Novena - Tuesdays March 21st June 13 th @ 7PM for 13 weeks; Divine Mercy Chaplet; Fridays after Noon Mass. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Substance Addiction Ministry Meeting (SEAS S.A.M.) Tuesday, March 21, at 7pm Room 7 (2 nd floor Bayley Building); Rosary for recovery at 6:30 in Immaculate Conception Chapel, are welcome, those afflicted, those affected, those interested, those who care about the problem of addiction in our society. Please join us. Confession for families with children, childcare and family fellowship available in our St. Maximilian Kolbe room 11AM -Noon Saturday March 25 th St. Louise de Marillac: Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer on Tuesdays at 8:30AM before the 9AM Mass, and on Wednesdays after the 9AM Mass; When does Lent end? Why are the bells not rung on Good Friday? Why are the statues covered? If you would like to have the answers to these questions and learn about the Rites of Holy Week join Father Daniele Vallecorsa Wednesday, April 5, at 7PM; An Introduction to Conversational Croatian- Thursdays through May 11 th for 10 weeks from 7-8:30PM Basic conversation, grammar and materials for $100. For more information or to register call 412.833.1010 Healing Power of Jesus Mini Ignatian Retreat Tuesdays in Lent during our weekly Marian Devotions, a series of sermons that will form the retreat presented by guest preachers. Confessions: 6:30-7:30PM with multiple confessors - 7:30 PM-Novena Prayers and Retreat reflection followed by Healing Prayer Service and Benediction Fatima May Devotions- Tuesday evenings in May. Rosary and Confessions at 6:30 PM, 7:30 Novena Devotions, a sermon, Healing Prayers and Eucharistic Benediction. St. Benedict the Abbot Church: Stations of the Cross Fridays 1:30PM &7:30PM Fish Fry Fridays (not Good Friday): Lunch: 11-1PM & Dinner: 4-7:30PM- Eat-In or Take-Out; Explanation of the Mass with Fr Will Wuenschel Part 2 Monday March 20 th 7PM in O Brien Hall. March 22 @6PM, Dr Flannick How to find God in a Conflicted World, March 29 @7PM, Healing Mass with Fr. Bill Kiel, April 5 @7PM An Evening of Praise with Fr. Adam Verona, April 12 @7PM What Follows Mercy with Father Sam Esposito. Lenten Penance Thursday, April 6 th @7PM, Lenten Series The Joy of Forgiveness 4/12 9:30-10:30AM in Room 204 in the Family Life Center, Holy Thursday Seven Church Bus Tour, after the 7PM mass about 8:30PM Our Lady of Grace School: Open House March 16 from 6-8PM. Call 412-279-6611 or e-mail Diane Seybert, Director of Advancement, at dseybert@olgscott.net for more information. 6
7 Our Lady of Grace Parish: Bereavement Support Series for men, women or teens who have experienced the loss of a family member or friend due to a death in recent months or years. The support sessions are free, open to the public and held at the Rutkowski Religious Education Center, six Sundays, excluding Easter, March 19 - April 30, from 2-3:30p.m. For more information and to preregister, call office at (412) 279-7070 or Paula Elliott, bereavement facilitator at (412) 279-6560. Pentecost Sacred Arts Competition-Exhibition/Festival May 31-June 4. Artists please submit your work March 31 st. Juror is Rev. Vincent de Paul Crosby, O.S.B. Call for Artists Artworks submitted for this juried exhibition are required to be in the Judeo-Christian Tradition. $1200. in cash prizes will be awarded. Interested artists may download the event brochure with the prospectus for the exhibition and entry form on the Parish website at http://www.olgscott.org/apps/bbmessages/ To receive a brochure by mail, call (412) 279-7070. Saint Thomas More Parish: Mom s Group: 9AM in the Family Life Center Mondays April 3 rd and May 8 th Adoration Child Care: Tuesdays from 10-11AM a chance for Eucharistic Adoration without the little ones. Centering Prayer Group- Tuesdays 7-8PM back vestibule of the church; Liturgy of the Hours- Thursdays after 8AM Mass; More s Men/Men s Group- Tues 6:15AM Rooney Room. DISTRICT 4 Parishes (St Angela Merici, Corpus Christi, St Jude the Apostle, St Mark, St Michael, St Patrick, Queen of the Rosary, St Robert Bellarmine) Elementary School (Mary Of Nazareth, White Oak) High School (Serra Catholic, McKeesport) Queen of the Rosary: Miraculous Medal of the Blessed Virgin Mary Novena Tuesdays 8AM Mass; Novena to St Joseph 1 st Wednesday of the month at 8AM Mass; Holy Hour: Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus- Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Adoration Songs, Benediction 1 st Fridays of the month at 8AM Mass; Holy Rosary, the Litany and prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary 1 st Saturdays of the month; Novena to the Infant of Prague every Monday following 8AM mass. Fish Fry rom 11-7PM- Take out call 412-872-5136. Corpus Christi Parish: Holy Hour for Vocations- silent adoration, Evening Prayer and Benediction- Thurs 3-2 @ 7PM; Fish Fry Fridays 10-7PM Visit www.corpuschristimckeesport.com to see menu. Lenten Series- Mondays during Lent after 6:30PM Mass; 3-20 Real Presence ; 3-27 Sacrifice; 4-3 Pledge of Glory to Come; Free! Call 412-672-0765 Seder Dinner 4-11 @ the Social Hall 6:30 pm. For reservations call 412-678-1723 St Robert Bellarmine: St Roberts Classmates from 8 th grade class of 1967, 50th Reunion is being planned for 7-15-17. Contact Michelle Zollner Petrisko at 412-418-1807. Grief Support Group with Barbara Coyne, open to people of all faith traditions; no registration or fee required. Divine Mercy Devotions- Fridays in Lent - Rosary at 2:40 & 3PM Devotions; DISTRICT 5 Parishes (St Agnes, Holy Angels, Holy Spirit St Clare of Assisi, St Damien of Molokai, St Francis of Assisi, St Isaac Jogues, Mary Mother of the Church, Our Lady of the Valley, St Thomas a Becket,) Elementary School (St Agnes, West Mifflin; Madonna Catholic Regional, Mid Mon Valley) Homemade hoagies sold after the Masses on April 22 & 23 at St. Agnes, St. Maximilian Kolbe and Holy Trinity. Benefits Saint Agnes Catholic School Holy Angels: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 training- Call Celine Mitchell 724-482-2362
Holy Trinity/St. Agnes: Fish Fries at Holy Trinity Ash Wednesday Fridays during Lent including Good Friday 11AM-6PM Takeout available call 412-466-9695. St. Clare of Assisi Parish: Women's Bible Study "The Passion & Resurrection Narratives" Saturdays Noon (in church) through April 29. The 2 Book Set is $14.00 per person. Mary Tullius and Fr. Charles Baptiste will be leading the Sessions. All are welcome. "Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament" between Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent (2PM and 7PM) through April 7. St. Agnes Parish: 150th Anniversary is March 19. With 11AM Mass celebrated by Bishop Zubik and invited clergy and reception in the Social Hall. All are welcome. Vesper Service- Sundays, March 26-6PM Holy Trinity/St. Agnes: Fish Fries at Holy Trinity Fridays during Lent including Good Friday 11AM-6PM Takeout available call 412-466-9695. Hoagies- Homemade hoagies sold after the Masses on April 22 & 23 at St. Agnes, St. Maximilian Kolbe and Holy Trinity. St. Agnes School: Calendar Party April 8 Social Hall doors open at 12:30. A Luncheon at 1PM, auction baskets, raffles, prizes, & entertainment. $20 Per Person, table of 8 @ $18 each= $144. Tickets available now, call (412-466-6238) or in the office. Registration is open Preschool - 8th grade for the 2017-18 Call St. Agnes School office for information and or a tour. 412-466-6238. St Thomas a Becket: Marian Consecration Tuesday, April 4 from 7-8:30pm in the school building (room to be announced) and will end May 16 (7 weekly meetings total, the first meeting will be brief, and involve handing out the books and materials). Cost for the book and materials is $10. Registration by March 31st is necessary and limited to 15 people. We will be making the consecration prayers in honor of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, May 13th, 2017. To register please call or text Toni Aceto at 412-310-1667 or email at toniace1@yahoo.com. DISTRICT 6 Parishes (Christ the Light of the World, St Joseph, Holy Trinity, St Maximilian Kolbe, Resurrection, St Rita, St Therese of Lisieux) Elementary School (St Therese of Lisieux, Munhall) Holy Trinity/St. Agnes: Fish Fries at Holy Trinity Fridays during Lent including Good Friday 11AM- 6PM Takeout available call 412-466-9695. Holy Spirit: What Catholics Really Believe, Adult Education meets the 2nd Sunday of each month from 9:30-10:45AM in the Assumption Room. Living Stations on Friday, March 31 @ 8PM in church. This is the 25th anniversary of prayer, drama, music and light to remind us of the passion and death of our Lord. St. Therese of Lisieux School: Accepting applications. Please contact Mr. Jon Cuniak at 412-462- 8163 for registration information St. Therese of Lisieux Parish: Lenten Experience with Dr. Susan Muto 3 part Lenten series based on her new book, Twelve Little Ways to Transform your Heart: Lessons in Holiness and Evangelization Mondays March 20 & 27. From 6:15-7PM- Meager Lenten meal; 7:-8PM Presentation in church. $15 Books available. Register by sttherese@st-therese.net or 412-462-8161. Free will offerings accepted. C.E.U. credits are available. St. Maximilian Kolbe: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Fridays 12-4PM Rosary noon, Divine Chaplet at 3PM. NEXT NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED ON APRIL 10 TH ITEMS REQUESTED BY APRIL 5 TH 8