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CITY CENTER P@RISHES EPIPH@NY, ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR, ST. M@RY OF MERCY, ST. P@TRICK-ST. ST@NISL@US
CITY CENTER P@RISHES
EPIPH@NY, ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR, ST. M@RY OF MERCY, ST. P@TRICK-ST. ST@NISL@US
A note from Fr Chris -
Some in the City Center Parish grouping have asked me about the reason for having a crucifix and candles placed upon the altar of sacrifice. Please see the Church’s beautiful teaching on this below. Thank you for your continued efforts in making our Liturgical experiences such beautiful ones for our parishioners and our guests. I am so very blessed to be able to worship with each of you.
OFFICE FOR THE LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF The Crucifix at the Center of the Altar
The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church answers the question: “What is the liturgy?” The liturgy is the celebration of the mystery of Christ and in particular his paschal mystery. Through the exercise of the priestly office of Jesus Christ, the liturgy manifests in signs and brings about the sanctification of humankind. The public worship which is due to God is offered by the Mystical Body of Christ, that is, by its head and by its members. (n. 218) From this definition, one understands that Christ the Eternal High Priest and the Paschal Mystery of his Passion, Death and Resurrection are at the center of the liturgical action of the Church. The liturgy must be the celebrated transparency of this theological truth. For many centuries, the sign chosen by the Church to orient the heart and the body during the liturgy has been the depiction of the Crucified Jesus.
The centrality of the crucifix in the celebration of divine worship was more evident in the past, when the normative custom was that both priests and faithful would turn and face the crucifix during the Eucharistic celebration. The cross was placed in the center above the altar, which in turn was attached to the wall, according to the norm. For the present custom of celebrating the Eucharist “facing the people,” often the crucifix is located to the side of the altar, thus losing its central position. Then-theologian and Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger many times had underscored that, even during the celebration “facing the people,” the crucifix should
maintain its central position, and that it would be impossible to think that the depiction of the Crucified Lord – which expresses his Sacrifice and therefore the most important significance of the Eucharist – could be in some way a source of disturbance. Having become Pope, Benedict XVI, in the preface to the first volume of his Gesammelte Schriften, said that he was happy about the fact that the proposal he had advanced in his celebrated essay, The Spirit of the Liturgy, was making headway. That proposal consisted in the suggestion that: “Where a direct common turning toward the east is not possible, the cross can serve as the interior ‘east’ of faith. It should stand in the middle of the altar and be the common point of focus for both priest and praying community.”1 The crucifix at the center of the altar recalls so many splendid meanings of the Sacred Liturgy, which can be summarized by referring to paragraph 618 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a passage which concludes with a beautiful citation from St. Rose of Lima The cross is the unique sacrifice of Christ, the “one mediator between God and men” (1 Tim 2:5). But because in his incarnate divine person he has in some way united himself to every man, “the possibility of being made
partners, in a way known to God, in the paschal mystery” is offered to all men (Gaudium et Spes, n. 22). He calls his disciples to “take up [their] cross and follow [him]” (Mt 16:24), for “Christ also suffered for [us], leaving [us] an example so that [we] should follow in his steps” (1 Pt 2:21). In fact, Jesus desires to associate with his redeeming sacrifice those who were to be its first beneficiaries (cf. Mk 10:39; Jn 21:18-19; Col 1:24). This is achieved supremely in the case of his mother, who was associated more intimately than any other person in the mystery of his redemptive suffering (cf. Lk 2:35). “Apart from the cross, there is no other ladder by which we may get to heaven” (St. Rose of Lima, in P. Hansen, Vita Mirabilis [Louvain, 1668]).
Divine Mercy Center Schedule
Holy Mass at 9am in honor of Our Lady! Saturdays - June 8, 15, 22, and 29
“The Little Rays” Saturday, June 8- 1:30pm-3:30pm
Divine Mercy formation program for Children ages 5 to 10
Divine Mercy Center
57 21st St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The Divine Mercy Center is located across from St. Stanislaus Church.
Congregation of Sisters of Merciful Jesus
Bl. Michael Sopocko St. Faustina Reflection of the week
“When pain overwhelms my soul, and the horizon darkens
like night, and the heart is torn with the torment of
suffering, Jesus Crucified, You are my strength.”
~St. Faustina Kowalska
Parish News
ST. STANISLAUS PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON
MONDAY, JUNE 10, TUESDAY, JUNE 11
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12
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Welcome to our Parish family Mr. & Mrs. Michael Shipe and family (Epiphany) Mr. Willian Fitzgerald (St. Mary of Mercy) Congratulations to the newly Baptized Amiyah Morgan-Lee (St. Benedict the Moor) Fia Renzulli (St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus)
Congratulations to our newly married couples Mr. & Mrs. Daniela and Matthew Bruno (St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph and Lauren Molinaro (Epiphany)
Fr. Chris has generously provided a subscription for all parishioners to FORMED.ORG. This website is filled with various resources for the whole family to learn more about our Catholic faith. There are movies, books, studies and more. To subscribe, visit divinemercypgh.formed.org, where you can register. Once you create your own account, you can enjoy all the benefits of FORMED.ORG. If you need a code to register, our code is TQJ97V.
There is an APP for smart phones and tablets for FORMED.ORG. On your device, search for FORMED and the above logo will appear. The app itself is free. Once you download it, enter your account information (or register for an account by entering the code) and you can begin to use it on your device, listen to presentations in your car and more!
Spiritual Direction
Interested in deepening your faith through Spiritual Direction? To make an appointment with Fr. Chris,
email Cindy at [email protected]
AMERICAN HISTORY THIS WEEK IN BLACK HISTORY
June 2, 1875
On this date, 2nd June, 1875, James Healy Augustine was consecrated as an American Roman Catholic priest, and the second bishop of Portland, Maine. He thereby became the first known Bishop in the US to be from African descent.
PRAYER LIST...KEEPING FOLKS BEFORE THE LORD
The following request our prayers: Betty Bell, Gordon Bullard; Edward Davis, Dolores Denton, Carol Derewcz, Patricia Ellis, Debra Foster, Woody Frazier, Ann Fultz, Richard Gazzam, Janet Glass, Brenda Glenn, Helena Harris, Harold G. Heim, Jr., Osaruyi Osasere Igbineweka, Billy Jenkins, Sandra Johnson, Tiffany Livsey, Aisha Lado, Andrew Lyke, Ruth McCartney, Sherry McGinnis, Todd Mattei, Betty Muse, Josephine O’Connor, Ira Ritter Sr., Mary Samuels, Genevieve Sanford, Debbie Sturm, Vincent Tucker, Barbara Tucker, Lyle Williams, Leslie Wilson, Regina Zelik, FMM, DMK,
Please pray for those who have requested our prayers Jerry Barry, Laurie Bozik, Josie Crame, Robert Dougherty, William Egger, Richard Gazzam, Katherine Gross, Margaret Hurney, Marva Josie, D.M.K., Barbara Kuhn, F.M.M., Jessie Marsh, Patricia Morra, Daniel Murphy, Dennis Murphy, Justin Murphy, Jean O’Hanlon, Mary Ann Pacini, Clara Jane Roy,
Marianne Wisdom Oines, C.Z.R., Sr. Mary Ann Troup, Elsie Urban, Bill Vergot, Derrick Gardener, Leah Lindenfelser, Taylin Clemente
Patti Johnson (6/2) Monique Agbasi (6/4) Henry Bertrand (6/4) Grace Kizzie (6/4) Onyedikachi Ngwu (6/4) Raphael Ogar (6/6)
OFFERTORY May 26- $3267.00
ATTENDANCE 10a May 26- 166
St. B_n_^i]t th_ Moor
Your Stewardship — Thank you! Offertory, May 26….$1,925.00 2nd Collection ……....$572.00
Mass Attendance—
May 26 9am 5pm 122 87
Epiph[ny
Volunteers needed: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors and Ushers are
needed on Sundays at the 9a and 5p Masses. Please contact Pat Wilson at 412-527-0465 for
more information
***All volunteers must be in compliance with the Diocesan Safe Environment Policy. ***
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Looking for people who like to crochet or knit to make prayer shawls for sick and/or shut ins. If you love making things with
your hands and can crochet or knit, please contact Brenda at 412-281-3141.
Television Ministry St. Mary of Mercy’s daily 12 pm Mass is televised and can be viewed seven days a week (Mon-Sun)
on Comcast 95 in the Greater Pittsburgh area or at www.christianassociatestv.org.Pittsburgh’s Faith and
Family channel also carries it Monday-Saturday.
St. P[tri]k-St. St[nisl[us Kostk[ Offertory—St. Stanislaus
May 18/19 Candles: $304.19 Envelopes: 91
Collection: $3083.00 Raise the Roof: $550.00 Maintenance: $150.00
Parish Share: $365.00 Catholic Relief: $848.47
Second Collections for June June 9 - Raise the Roof June 23 - Parish Share June 30 - Peter’s Pence
Please keep St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus in your will!
OUR MISSION STATEMENT It is the mission of the people of Saint Patrick-Saint Stanislaus Kostka Parish to be ambassadors for Christ. All are welcome in our diverse and historic faith community in the Strip District. We strive to nurture and to grow in the sacramental
life and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. Everything we do is for the greater glory of God.
Mass Attendance—St. Stanislaus May 18/19
Saturday 5 p.m. 70 Sunday 9 a.m 220 11 a.m. 205
The Red Door was grateful to welcome the 8th grade students from Aquinas Academy, a private Catholic school located in Hampton Township. These students, together with Aquinas Academy staff and
parents, arrived early on a Thursday morning ready to prepare lunches and serve our Red Door guests. We began the morning with prayer and the remembrance that our dear Lord Jesus taught us that whenever we feed those who are hungry or extend a helping hand to those who are in need, we are helping and ministering to Him (Matthew 25:40). No doubt, these students came to do just that...bless and serve our Lord! It was a beautiful morning and it came to a sweet ending when, just before closing the Red Door, one of our gentleman guests appeared to receive the last lunch of the day. When he beheld the large group of students standing on the sidewalk, as if waiting for just him, he came to a stop and said, "you are all so lovely... your young faces...filled with light. Work hard in school and strive for the greatest horizons." He received the last lunch of the day and left with tears of joy in his eyes. It was impossible to ignore God's gift of HOPE radiating in and through these young disciples. Thank you Aquinas Academy for your loving service and presence of hope. May God continue to bless you abundantly!
OFFERTORY
Weekday 5/20- 5/25 $1111.47 Weekend 5/25- 5/26 $1666.00
Initial Offering: $400.35
St. M[ry of M_r]y
Announcements
Volunteers needed: Can you help with collections at any of the three Masses? If you are interested,
please see one of the ushers at the Mass you attend.
***All volunteers must be in compliance with the Diocesan Safe Environment Policy. ***
PENTECOST
Next Sunday, June 9 is Pentecost. In honor of Pentecost, we ask everyone to wear RED. Please fill the church with the color RED!
"You are my hope, Lord; my trust, God, from my youth."
Psalm 71:5
Red Door Ministry: Those in need can receive a bagged lunch Mon-Sat from 10:30a-11:30a. The actual Red
Door is located on the Boulevard of the Allies.
Friends of St. Benedict the Moor School, Last week we held our Kindergarten Orientation Day for the 2019-2020 school year! Incoming kin-dergarten students met our kindergarten teachers and participated in enriching activities. Parents were able to meet the teachers and administration, take a tour of the school building, and learn about the curriculum and school policies. We are excited to welcome these families into our St. Benedict the Moor School Community! We are currently enrolling new students for grades Pre-K through 6th grade for next school year. If you are interested in taking a tour and enrolling your child(ren), please contact the main office at 412-682-3755! We look forward to hearing from you! Your Principal, Lauren Rudy
St B_n_^i]t th_ Moor S]hool
Please pray for the teens, young adults and adult chaperones who will be serving the people of the
Mustard Seed Mission in Jamaica during the month of June. There are over 70 people scheduled to participate
in this life changing and faith filled experience, including several from the City Center Parishes.
Move a Mountain Missions—”Rooted in a deep desire to be Jesus for the most vulnerable in the world, Move a Mountain Missions is a Catholic non-for-profit organization that aims to help youth and young adults from the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh grow deeper
in their call to service. We organize and raise funds for local and international Mission Trips, raise funds for particular projects for Mustard Seed Community, and assist in bringing a missionary charism of caring for the most vulnerable among us home to Pittsburgh.”
from - www.moveamountain.org
HOW TO TALK ABOUT TOUGH MORAL ISSUES At Sts. John and Paul, Sewickley, PA.
Wednesday, June 19 7 pm in the Church
ADMISSION IS FREE
Courtesy RSVP at STS-JP.ORG/HORN
O Come Let Us Adore Him! “How sweet and full of comfort are the moments spent before the Blessed
Sacrament! Are you in trouble? Come and throw yourself at his feet." - St. John Vianney
Schedule of Eucharistic Adoration at the City Center Parishes St. Stanislaus - Divine Mercy Vigil Every Thursday—7 p.m. - 10 p.m. During Adoration, there will be the Novena to St. Jude, followed by an hour of Divine Mercy prayers. From 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., there is Silent Adoration. Divine Mercy Center - Hour of Mercy Every Friday—3 p.m. - 4 p.m. The Hour of Mercy is devoted to our Lord in Adoration, praying Divine Mercy prayers with the Sisters of Merciful Jesus.
June 3 Feast of St. Charles Lwanga
and Companions
On June 3, 1886, Charles Lwanga and 23 other companions were
murdered at the hands of the king of Uganda. King Mwanga was corrupt and known for forcing people to do things against their will. There were thirteen Catholics and eleven Anglicans who refused to renounce their faith and comply with the cruel and unchaste demands of the king. The king said to the people, “Those who do not pray, stand by me. Those who do pray, stand away from me.” Those Christians, who refused to renounce Jesus and stand with the king, were beheaded. St. Charles Lwanga is patron of converts, torture victims,
and the African Catholic Youth Action.
Corner with the Saints
Duquesne University - DuquesneFest Sunday, June 9, 2019 beginning at 9 a.m.
Duquesne University’s largest open house event, DuquesneFest, will be held this summer on Sunday, June 9, 2019, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This exciting day is a fun way for Fall 2019 high school seniors to learn more about the University. Register online at www.duq.edu/duquesnefest
Divine Mercy Bookstore We are starting a little book store mostly with material on Divine Mercy. We hope that through
these materials the devotion to Divine Mercy might be more known! Our founder Blessed Michael Sopocko, was a great apostle of Divine Mercy that never seized to do everything in his power to make God’s
Mercy more known and loved! As his spiritual daughters, it’s only fair to continue such an amazing work! We hope that Pittsburgh will soon burn with the fire of love for God’s Divine Mercy!
Whoever is interested to take a look at our materials, please come and visit us at the Divine Mercy Center by St. Stanislaus Church. Please send an email to confirm that we will be available to you. We also accept any prayer intentions which we offer especially during the Hour of Mercy every day. Blessings and prayers in our Merciful Lord Jesus! ([email protected])
St. Mary of Mercy
202 Stanwix St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-261-0110 Fax: 412-261-0113 E-mail: [email protected]
Music Ministry Amanda Bruce—Weekdays A.R. Valletta—Weekends Red Door Co-Coordinator—Heidi Potter Red Door Co-Coordinator— Nathalie Berry Office Manager—Carole Clifford Maintenance—Ray Krivanek
Epiphany 164 Washington Place Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-471-0654 Fax: 412-471-1345 E-mail: [email protected] Secretary—Cindy Goetz Safe Environment—Josephine Crame Music Director—John Raevens Maintenance—Dylan Weller
City Center Parish Staff Listings
St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus St. Patrick St. Stanislaus 1711 Liberty Ave 57 21st Street
Pgh, PA 15222 Pgh, PA 15222 Phone: 412-471-4767 E-mail: [email protected] Office Manager—Josie Santapietro Music Ministry—Zach Legas
St. Benedict the Moor 91 Crawford St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: 412-281-3141 Fax: 412-391-7151 E-mail: [email protected] Business Manager—Brenda Younger Office Manager/Safe Environment—Priscilla Davis Music Ministers—Antonia Long St. Benedict the Moor School Principal—Lauren Rudy
City Center Parishes Staff Pastoral Associate—Dolores Shipe E-mail: [email protected] Business Manager—Chuck Goetz E-mail: [email protected] Social Service Minister—Sr. Emily Lepage E-mail: [email protected] Music and Mission Minister—Noah Pepmeyer E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Christopher Donley, Administrator—[email protected] Rev. John Odeyemi, Pariochial Vicar—[email protected]
Deacon Samuel Toney—[email protected]
Confessions Epiphany Mon. & Fri. 11:15-11:45 a.m. St. Benedict the Moor Sun. 9:15-9:45 a.m. St. Mary of Mercy Mon thru Fri. 11:00-11:45 a.m. St. Stanislaus Kostka Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Novenas Epiphany St. Rita, Mondays, after 12:05 Mass Sorrowful Mother Fridays, after 12:05 Mass St. Mary of Mercy Miraculous Medal, Monday after 12 p.m. Mass St. Stanislaus Kostka St. Jude, Thursdays at 7 p.m.
www.divinemercypgh.org
In Residence Rev. Edward Bryce Rev. Nicholas Vaskov Monsignor Ronald Lengwin Rev Augustine Wayii
Assisting Priests
Very Rev. Brian Welding Very Rev. Thomas Kunz
