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March 1, 2020 THE CATHOLIC PARISHES of Saint Joseph · Saint Juan Diego Saint Padre Pio · Saint Scholastica
March 1, 2020
THE CATHOLIC PARISHES of
Saint Joseph · Saint Juan Diego
Saint Padre Pio · Saint Scholastica
Fr. Dale DeNinno Pastor/Administrator 412-963-8885 x 304
Fr. Michael Decewicz Parochial Vicar 412-784-8700
Fr. William Siple Parochial Vicar 412-781-0186
Deacon Robert Wertz, Jr. 412-784-8700
In Residence:
Fr. Hyeong Cheol Lee Saint Juan Diego Parish Korean Catholic Community
Fr. John Mark Ogu Saint Juan Diego Parish Student, Duquesne University
Fr. Dozie Egbe Saint Padre Pio Parish Chaplain, Presbyterian Hospital
CLERGY FAITH FORMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY
Delia Barr Director of Faith Formation 412-963-8885 x301 [email protected]
Marilyn Welsh Administrative Assistant 412-828-4066 [email protected]
Meredith Troyan Youth Ministry Leader 412-781-0186 x20 meredithtroyan@ saintscholastica.com
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH
342 Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Phone: 412-963-8885 | Fax: 412-963-1945
Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Live Streamed Mass: www.LAVCatholic.org/mass-videos
Lori McKinniss Business Manager 412-963-8885 x303 [email protected]
Kathi Sterling Parish Secretary 412-963-8885 x306 [email protected]
Thomas Octave Music Minister 412-867-5032 [email protected]
Nancy Whistler Director of Preschool 412-963-8885 x302
Terri Weir Administrative Assistant 412-963-8885 x302 [email protected]
George Cavlovich Facilities Maintenance
SAINT JUAN DIEGO PARISH
Madonna of Jerusalem Church in Sharpsburg Saint John Cantius Church in Sharpsburg
Saint Mary Church in Sharpsburg
201 9th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Phone: 412-784-8700 | Fax: 412-781-1101
Food Pantry: 412-781-2866 Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Rosemarie Haas Administrative Assistant
Rose Sacco Bookkeeper
Simon Vullo Underiner Music Minister
Jerry Auen, Scott Auen, Franco Ferraro, & Henry Sacco Facilities Maintenance
SAINT PADRE PIO PARISH
Saint Edward Church in Blawnox Saint Francis of Assisi Church in Harmar
450 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Phone: 412-828-4066 | Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Marilyn Welsh Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Peter Yohe Bookkeeper
David Volcheck Music Minister
Todd Daigneau and Rada Karlusic Facilities Maintenance
SAINT SCHOLASTICA PARISH
309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Phone: 412-781-0186 | Fax: 412-781-4316
Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Debbie VanDemark Administrative Assistant 412-781-0186 xl0 [email protected]
Amy Condosta Bookkeeper 412-781-0186 x l l financeoffice@ saintscholastica.com
Sr. Pat Baker, CDP Music Minister Bereavement Coordinator 412-781-0186 x17 patbakercdp@ saintscholastica.com
Andrew Bechman Adult Faith Formation 412-781-0186 x18 andybechman@ saintscholastica.com
Bruce Hassing and David Urso Facilities Maintenance
Website: www.LAVCatholic.org
Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235
PA Child Line: 1-800-932-0313
Submit items for bulletin publication no later than Monday at noon to [email protected].
SATURDAY February 29—1st Sunday of Lent Madonna Church 4:30 pm A Special Intention
SUNDAY March 1—1st Sunday of Lent Saint Mary Church 11:30 am † Deceased members of the Poli & Cozza Families (Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Poli)
MONDAY March 2—Lenten Weekday Madonna Church 9:00 am † Robert Trozzo (Richard and Marie D’Angelo)
TUESDAY March 3—Lenten Weekday Madonna Church 9:00 am † Anna Stanczak (Loving Family)
WEDNESDAY March 4—Lenten Weekday Madonna Church 9:00 am † Martin J. Saunders (John & Debbie Cicarelli)
FRIDAY March 6—Lenten Weekday Madonna Church 4:30 pm Stations of the Cross
SATURDAY March 7—2nd Sunday of Lent Madonna Church 4:30 pm † Rocco Magnelli III (Rocco, Domenic, Amelia & Anneliese)
SUNDAY March 8—2nd Sunday of Lent Saint Mary Church 11:30 am The people of Saint Juan Diego Parish
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH
SUNDAY March 1—1st Sunday of Lent Saint Francis of Assisi Church 8:00 am † Teresa & Nicolantonio Galloro (Catherine Galore) Saint Edward Church 10:00 am † Sylvia Thompson (Family)
THURSDAY March 5—Lenten Weekday Saint Edward Church 9:00 am † Harry Bougher (Bob and Carol Sasinoski)
FRIDAY March 6—Lenten Weekday Saint Edward Church 9:00 am † Joseph Cynkar (Mike & Judy) 6:00 pm Stations of the Cross
SATURDAY March 7—Lenten Weekday Saint Edward Church 9:00 am The people of Saint Padre Pio Parish
SUNDAY March 8—2nd Sunday of Lent Saint Francis of Assisi Church 8:00 am † Peter Vujaklia (Marilyn Welsh) Saint Edward Church 10:00 am † The Amorose Family (Jim & Nancy)
SAINT PADRE PIO PARISH
SAINT JUAN DIEGO PARISH SATURDAY February 29—1st Sunday of Lent 5:00 pm † Sheila & Peter Massalski (Renny Hutton)
SUNDAY March 1—1st Sunday of Lent 9:30 am † Deceased Members of the Certo Family (Jo Certo) 12:00 Noon † John Mooney, Jr. (Janet & Jerry Monaco)
MONDAY March 2—Lenten Weekday 10:00 am † Monsignor Kraus (Jo Certo)
TUESDAY March 3—Lenten Weekday 10:00 am † John Dimasi (Daughter)
WEDNESDAY March 4—Lenten Weekday 10:00 am † Betty Kost, birthday (Mary Ann Nicholas)
THURSDAY March 5—Lenten Weekday 10:00 am † Dr. Robert L. Romano (Wife)
FRIDAY March 6—Lenten Weekday 10:00 am † Jeanine Kruth (The Condosta Family) 12:00 Noon Stations of the Cross 2:15 pm Stations of the Cross
SATURDAY March 7—2nd Sunday of Lent 5:00 pm † David Capone (The Gillespie Family)
SUNDAY March 8—2nd Sunday of Lent 9:30 am † Christopher Paul (Stan & Valerie Paul) 12:00 Noon † Mary Miketic (Joyce Miketic)
SAINT SCHOLASTICA PARISH
REST IN PEACE Saint Joseph
† Charles J. Banachoski February 16, 2020
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Saint Joseph
Andrew Lorenzo Sanchez February 22, 2020
Eric Henry Gillespie February 23, 2020
Katharine Cecilia Bozzo February 23, 2020
Jameson Henry Sherer February 23, 2020
Saint Juan Diego
Cora Nicole Susi February 23, 2020
Saint Scholastica
Isla Claire Rusiski February 23, 2020
TABERNACLE VIGIL CANDLE Week of March 1
Saint Scholastica: † Father Thomas Coakley (Kathleen McAndrews)
SATURDAY February 29—1st Sunday of Lent 4:00 pm † Andrew & Katherine Kresel (Ruggeri Family)
SUNDAY March 1—1st Sunday of Lent 9:00 am † Peter Vujaklia (Andrea & David Badway) 11:00 am † Rose Marie Mariani (Guido Mariani & Family)
MONDAY March 2—Lenten Weekday 8:00 am † Gilbert Duffy (Family)
TUESDAY March 3—Lenten Weekday 8:00 am † Josephine Reese (Family)
WEDNESDAY March 4—Lenten Weekday 8:00 am The people of Saint Joseph Parish
THURSDAY March 5—Lenten Weekday 8:00 am † Giuseppe Riga (Joseph & Maria Riga)
FRIDAY March 6—Lenten Weekday 8:00 am † Doug Hartman, Jr. (Mom, Dad and Vanessa) 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross
SATURDAY March 7—2nd Sunday of Lent 4:00 pm The people of Saint Joseph Parish
SUNDAY March 8—2nd Sunday of Lent 9:00 am Welfare of Jean & Don Restauri (Rich & Wanda Hughes) 11:00 am † Saul M. Weiss (Wife, Rita V. Weiss)
Baptisms: Celebrated during any of the weekend liturgies or after the last Sunday liturgy (11:00am at Saint Joseph, 11:30am at Saint Mary, 12:00pm at Saint Scholastica). First time parents must complete a baptism preparation class. Contact the parish office of the appropriate church for details.
Weddings: Celebrated at 2:00pm on Saturdays. Contact the parish office of the appropriate church at least six months before the desired date.
Funerals: Offered at 10:00am, Monday through Saturday. Contact the parish office of the appropriate church for details.
Anointing of the Sick: Please contact the appropriate parish office.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: See the bulletin schedule for times and locations.
Mass Intentions: Offered at each Mass for deceased loved ones or for other special intentions. Please call the parish office to schedule.
Faith Formation: Offered for grades K-8 at Saint Scholastica on Sundays and at Saint Joseph on Monday and Tuesday evenings, September through April. Contact the Faith Formation Office at 412-963-8885 for details or to register.
Volunteer Opportunities: All parishioners are encouraged to contribute their time and talents to the church. We have opportunities to serve at Mass as lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, ushers, music ministers and altar servers. Please contact the parish office for information on all our volunteer opportunities. All staff and volunteers in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are required to obtain clearances and training to comply with the Safe Environment Policy. See diopitt.org/compliance or contact the parish office for details.
Membership: To register at one of the Lower Allegheny Valley Catholic parishes, update your contact information, or let us know if you or a family member is homebound or has moved to a nursing home, please use the form at the end of this bulletin or contact the appropriate parish office.
SACRAMENTS and MORE
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday—March 1 Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11
Monday—March 2 Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 Matthew 25: 31-46
Tuesday—March 3 Isaiah 55:10-11 Matthew 6:7-15
Wednesday—March 4 Jonah 3:1-10 Luke 11:29-32
Thursday—March 5 Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Matthew 7:7-12
Friday—March 6 Ezekiel 18:21-28 Matthew 5:20-26
Saturday—March 7 Deuteronomy 26:16-19 Matthew 5:43-48
Sunday—March 8 Genesis 12:1-4a 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 Matthew 17:1-9
DAILY MASSES WEEK MARCH 2 8:00 am Saint Joseph Church Fr. Mike Decewicz
Monday through Friday
9:00 am Madonna of Jerusalem Church Fr. Dale DeNinno Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Saint Edward Church Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 am Saint Scholastica Church Fr. Bill Siple Monday through Friday
SATURDAY VIGIL MASSES—MARCH 7 4:00 pm Saint Joseph Church Fr. Bill Siple
4:30 pm Madonna of Jerusalem Church Fr. Mike Decewicz
5:00 pm Saint Scholastica Church Fr. Dale DeNinno
SUNDAY MASSES—MARCH 8 8:00 am Saint Francis of Assisi Church Fr. Dale DeNinno
9:00 am Saint Joseph Church Fr. Bill Siple
9:30 am Saint Scholastica Church Fr. Mike Decewicz
10:00 am Saint Edward Church Fr. Dale DeNinno
11:00 am Saint Joseph Church Fr. Bill Siple
11:00 am Saint John Cantius Church Fr. Lee (Korean Mass)
11:30 am Saint Mary Church Fr. Mike Decewicz
12:00 noon Saint Scholastica Church Fr. Dale DeNinno
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Every Saturday 9:30-10:15 am Saint Edward Church
11:30-12:00 noon Saint Joseph Church
3:30-4:00 pm Madonna of Jerusalem Church
Every Thursday 6:30-7:15 pm Saint Scholastica Church
Collection for February 22 & 23:
Saint Joseph Parish: Needed each week:
$8,717
$10,500
Saint Juan Diego Parish: Needed each week:
$4,049
$7,550
Saint Padre Pio Parish: Needed each week:
$2,722
$6,950
Saint Scholastica Parish: Needed each week:
$4,178
$7,950
A LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR
Editor's Note: This letter was recently mailed to every registered household in each of our four parishes.
Dear Parishioner,
Saint Paul wrote letters to growing faith communities. Popes have through history written encyclicals addressed to the world. Local bishops pen messages intended for the faithful of their diocese. Written at various times and always addressing particular concerns, the words have been sent out to inspire and educate, to challenge and correct, to encourage and offer hope. With the desire to reach out to every registered household in the parishes of Saint Joseph, Saint Juan Diego, Saint Padre Pio and Saint Scholastica, I am sending you this letter.
Everyone knows that in October of 2018 we experienced a dramatic change in the model of church life in our Catholic experience. Who would have ever thought that four different parishes would be spoken of in the same sentence? Or that three priests would be assigned to serve them all? And yet that is our new reality. Some might call them exciting times, others might refer to them in less positive terms. It's probably true that everyone has an opinion . . . and just as surely everyone has a response.
The responses are varied. Most seem to give evidence of support as they try to get on-board with the changes. Others register a sad disappointment or strong disagreement. And there is the anger and hurt that has caused some to walk away.
This letter is my effort to reach out to every single person, couple and family in the parishes of the Lower Allegheny Valley. If you are actively participating, if you are sitting on the fence, if you have put distance between yourself and the Church, I hope that you will hear my words of truth and encouragement. Yes, the Church is broken . . . an imperfect reflection of the human condition. We are all broken, manifested in many ways. However, it is in the admission of that brokenness that we can move forward, but not without the mercy of God and the willingness to forgive.
In the name of my brother priests, Fr. Mike Decewicz and Fr. Bill Siple, my great hope is that this coming season of Lent will be for all of us a time of reconciliation in making right that which is wrong. To find it in our hearts to forgive the wrong done to us and to ask forgiveness of any wrong that we have done.
Included with this mailing is the regular schedule of Mass and Confession times as well as the entire schedule for Ash Wednesday, Stations of the Cross, Holy Week and Easter Masses. I hope that it will prove helpful as you set your sights on strengthening your bond of love with God, coupled with your renewed commitment to our Catholic faith within the community of the Lower Allegheny Valley grouping of parishes.
May the Lord bless, guide and inspire the faith journey that is yours.
Pastor/Administrator
Parish Share Program Second Collection: In order to help each of our parishes reach its goal, a second collection will be taken at all of the Masses on the First Weekend of every month. You may use the special envelope that is in your regular packet or any envelope and marked on the outside with the words "Parish Share." Going forward, the collection will be taken this weekend, February 29-March 1 and continue thereafter on April 4-5, May 2-3, and so on.
12:00 Noon Saint Scholastica Church
2:15 pm Saint Scholastica Church
4:30 pm Madonna of Jerusalem Church
6:00 pm Saint Edward Church
7:00 pm Saint Joseph Church
In the interest of open communication, the following numbers reflect what each parish currently has in the bank, as of February 20, 2020.
Saint Joseph Parish Checking Account: $ 166,843.71 Savings Account: $1,130,690.48 The Church Alive Campaign: $ 344,753.36 Saint Juan Diego Parish Checking Account: $ 68,719.41 Savings Account: $190,241.09 The Church Alive Campaign: $ 73,209.51 Saint Padre Pio Parish Checking Account: $ 37,515.00 Savings Account: $151,167.00 The Church Alive Campaign: $214,615.00 Saint Scholastica Parish Checking Account: $ 28,281.39 Savings Account: $164,196.24 The Church Alive Campaign: $245,926.42
In two weeks, our catechumens—Spencer Hennen and Alex and Landon Cardounel—will travel to St. Paul Cathedral for the Rite of Election. There, Bishop Zubik will inquire into their preparation and ask if they wish to enter fully into the life of the Church. Upon their assent, he will invite them to solemnly inscribe their names in the Book of the Elect. In addition, John Hepburn, a baptized Christian, will participate in the Call to Continuing Conversion. During that rite, Bishop Zubik will hear and recognize the desire of John and other candidates to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. Please pray for our catechumens and candidate as they prepare for these steps in their journey toward a deeper relationship with Christ!
“Becoming the One and the Path to the Good Life.” On Monday, March 30TH from 7:00-8:30 pm in the parish hall of Saint Scholastica Church, Father Joe Freedy and Father Adam Potter, priests of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, will offer a presentation on why we were created, what our bodies tell us about us, and how our sexuality is fulfilled in life-giving love. Their talk uses the writings of Pope Saint John Paul II in his "Theology of the Body." Parishioners from all four of our parishes are invited and encouraged to attend this inspiring and insightful talk.
The “seven deadly sins” are patterns of dysfunction that keep us separated from God and ultimately lead to unhappiness. Join us as we embark on Fr. Robert Barron’s exploration of these seven sinful patterns and also learn how practicing countervailing virtues can break the cycle of sin. We will meet seven Wednesday mornings from March 4 to April 22 (no session during Holy Week) from 10:30 am to noon in the St. Scholastica Parish Hall. There is no cost, although donations toward refreshments will be accepted. Please register by March 2 with your contact details at [email protected] or 412-781-0186, ext. 18.
Baptism Preparation Program:
Parents requesting the sacrament of
baptism for their newborn child must
participate in a one hour session of
instruction before the scheduled date of
the baptism. The class, facilitated by
Deacon Bob Wertz, will ordinarily be
offered on the First Monday of every
month at 7:00 pm in the parish hall of
Saint Scholastica Church. Please call the
parish office of the church in which you
wish to schedule the baptism. The
secretary will take all of the necessary
information and help you to schedule the
date of the baptism. According to your
preference, the sacrament may be
celebrated during the Saturday Vigil
Mass, a Sunday morning Mass or after
the Masses are concluded. Ordinarily
one of the parish priests or the deacon
will officiate at the baptism. However,
priest or deacon relatives or friends of
the family are certainly welcome to
celebrate the sacrament.
LAV Sight & Sound and Padre Pio Center Tour: Join us on May 12 and 13 for a trip to the Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre in Lancaster County and the National Centre for Saint Padre Pio. A $50 per person deposit is due with reservation; balance due by March 15. Make checks payable to Wendt Touring and mail to St. Pio Parish, 450 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh PA 15238. For more information contact Ruthie Gee at 412-828-4718.
T-BALL - Children ages 4-7 are invited to join us for our annual spring T-ball program at St. Joseph Parish on Thursdays from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm, April 16 through May 28. The fee is $30 (additional children in family are $25) and includes a T-shirt, trophy and pizza party. Registration forms are available on our website www.lavcatholic.org under St. Joseph Forms & Downloads. You may return the form and fee to the St. Joseph Parish or Preschool offices, or by mail. The deadline to register is March 20.
Saint Juan Diego’s annual St. Anthony
Novena will begin on Tuesday, March
17, with Mass at 6:30 pm in Madonna of Jerusalem Church, followed by recitation
of the Novena prayers. The Novena will conclude on Tuesday, June 9. During these thirteen weeks, morning Mass will
not be celebrated in Madonna Church.
Parish Finance Councils
Mandated by Church law, every parish must have one. Members advise and assist the pastor in administering temporal affairs and help to monitor the financial activity of the parish. Currently each of the four parishes in the Lower Allegheny Valley grouping have their own separate Finance Council. Moving forward it is the intention of Father Dale DeNinno to establish one single Finance Council with representatives from Saint Joseph Parish, Saint Juan Diego Parish, Saint Padre Pio Parish and Saint Scholastica Parish. For now each parish will retain its separate money and saving accounts; however, they will all be brought together in the eventual parish grouping merger by July of 2021.
Among the specific areas where Finance Councils advise the pastor are these: budgets, bookkeeping, internal controls, development, construction projects, and balance sheet management. The LAV Finance Council will also analyze the financial impact of the ultimate merger of our four parishes.
To accomplish its mission, the Finance Council ideally needs a blend of various skill sets, including accounting, finance, business management, information technology, and facilities management.
The new Finance Council for the Lower Allegheny Valley grouping of parishes will have eight members, two each from our four parishes. Individuals with backgrounds in any of the foregoing areas who would be willing to serve on the LAV Finance Council are asked to contact Fr. Dale DeNinno at 412-963-8885 x304.
This past Sunday, more than 80 of our 8th grade students gathered together at a retreat to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and learn about the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit as they continue on their journey toward Confirmation later this spring. Please keep them in your prayers during this time of spiritual growth.
8-12 grade students, join us for the Unaltered Tour on Saturday, March 28, from 6:00-10:00 pm at Stage AE. The heart of Unaltered is to “lead students to the fullness of life” by focusing on the “Anchors” of unaltered living—Speak Life, Live with Purpose, Love Selflessly, Trust God, Pursue Purity. Cost is $10 per person. Contact Meredith Troyan by March 21 if interested.
205 Brilliant Ave, Aspinwall PA 15215
412-781-7927
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cdtca.org
Mark Grgurich, Principal
See today’s insert for details on CDTCA’s Fish Fry and Bingo, Friday, March 6. The Fish Fry will be from 11:00–1:00 (take out only) and dine in or take out from 4:00–7:00. Then head over to the gym for Bingo! Bingo begins at 7:00 and tickets are $30. Bingo is for 21 and over.
We are currently accepting registrations for the 2020–2021 school year. If you’re interested in exploring CDTCA for your pre-school–8th grade student, please contact the office at 412-781-7927 to schedule a visit!
THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH 6:30 pm: Homemade Soup & Bread Dinner
7:30 pm: Prayer Service
ST. JUAN DIEGO PARISH John Paul I Hall, 201 9th Street, Sharpsburg, PA
During this evening, we will prayerfully reflect on the seven Corporal Works of Mercy – feed the hungry, give drink to
the thirsty, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, bury the dead and give alms to the poor.
Questions? Contact St. Juan Diego Parish Office at 412-784-8700, or [email protected]
Cash donations will be accepted, to be used for
local neighbors in need & to support Catholic school
children in Haiti.
Sponsored by the St. Scholastica Hope for Haiti
Committee and other parish ministries of the LAV Parish
Grouping.
Please join us for a
Lenten Meal & Reflective Prayer!
Appalachia Mission Trip: Throughout the month of March there will be cardboard "houses" located in the vestibules of each of the churches in the LAV grouping of parishes. Attached to the roof of each "house" will be envelopes with dollar amounts printed on them. You are asked to take one of the envelopes, place the dollar amount inside it, and deposit the envelope inside the "house" or place the envelope in the regular collection basket passed during Mass.
Your support of this mission effort will go a long way in helping our high school students to make their annual trip to Appalachia in late June. The goal is to raise at least $35,000 to cover all of the expenses of travel, food and supplies.
Friday, March 20, 2020 6:00 pm John Paul I Center, 201 9th Street Sharpsburg, PA 15215
A Fundraiser to Benefit Addiction Recovery Ministry $50.00 per ticket includes
“Swimming with the Fishes” dinner
Tickets available at addictionrecoveryministrypittsburgh.org
or call 412-784-8700
Local Homeless Ministry Donations: These items are needed now: canned soup, macaroni and cheese, Hamburger Helper-type prepared meal mixes, and powdered or shelf-stable milk. A long-time donor to this effort can no longer supply canned soup, so there is a great need for either ready-to-heat or condensed canned soups. The ministry distributes about 94 cans each week! Please leave donations in plastic bags. Gray bins are in the Saint Scholastica church entrance.
Larger donations in bags (NOT boxes) and ALL clothing may be brought to the SIDE DOOR of 316 Third Street, Aspinwall, from 10 am-12 noon on Mondays and Fridays. Please do NOT leave any donations outside 316 or 318 Third Street.
Collection bins for local Food Pantries are located in the following Church entrances:
Saint Edward Church and Saint Francis Church are collecting paper products and dried pasta and side dishes.
Saint Joseph Church is collecting Rice-a-Roni and any non-perishable items. Please leave donations in the drawer in the vestibule.
Saint Scholastica Church is collecting canned soups, stews, chili and rice and any non-perishable items. Please put donations in the red collection bin.
The St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry in Sharpsburg is requesting donations of the following items: cake and cookie mix, icing, hot chocolate, pancake mix, pasta sides, condiments, non-refrigerated juice, and cereal. Items can be brought to the Saint Juan Diego Parish Office. To request food assistance from the food pantry please call 412-781-2866.
Clothing Donations: The St. Vincent de Paul Society has a clothing collection bin in the back parking lot of Saint Francis Church.
Requests for Assistance: Members of our community in need of short term help can request assistance from the LAV chapter of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Contact [email protected] or 412-254-4446.
ADDICTION RECOVERY MINISTRY NEWS 412-218-5410 [email protected]
addictionrecoveryministrypittsburgh.org
A Letter from Bishop Zubik
Dear Father Decewicz:
Thank you and all the members of the Addiction Recovery Ministry for not only sending me a copy of your report but especially for all that you have accomplished since your establishment a year ago. I appreciated reading about not only all that was done in 2019 but also the good works being planned for 2020 and beyond.
But my gratitude pales in comparison to that of the many whose lives are richer because of your efforts. Be assured of my continued prayers for you and for all those involved in the Addiction Recovery Ministry.
Grateful for our continued efforts together in being On Mission for The Church Alive!, and for our belief that "Nothing is Impossible with God," I am Your brother in Christ,
Most Reverend David A. Zubik
Grief Support
As part of our ongoing outreach to the recovery community, A.R.M. is working on developing a grief support group, specifically for those who have lost someone to addiction.
Deacon Tim Noca, who is assigned to assist the board and me with this ministry, has met with an existing overdose grief support group at St. Louise de Marillac. They are willing to work with us as we begin establishing such a group in our area and hopefully establish the
support group throughout our area.
What we need for this group is for some of those who have lost a loved one to addiction overdose who would be willing to share their story with a group of people grieving the loss of a loved one. Often, the most
effective and compassionate way to deal with the grief process is to be with people who share your experience and are willing to share their story and to support others in grief.
If you or someone you know would be interested in working with us, please contact us at 412-218-5410 so we can form a committee and
begin to reach out in love and support for those who have lost a loved one to addiction. Fr. Mike
The next 12-step reflection will take place on Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 pm in Madonna of Jerusalem Church.
The Catholic Parish Cemeteries Association invites all to attend the Dedication Service for the Virgin of Guadalupe Chapel Mausoleum in Saint Mary Cemetery on Sunday, March 22, at 3:00 pm. The Most Reverend David A. Zubik will preside.
The World Day of Prayer will be held on Fr iday, March 6, at 11:00 am at Faith United Methodist Church, 261 W. Chapel Ridge Road. This year's theme is "Rise! Take Your Mat and Walk". The speaker is Sandra Matoushaya, a native of Zimbabwe. The service will be followed by a light lunch, suggested donation of $8.00. RSVP requested for lunch and childcare at 412-828-3197.
Members of the LAV grouping will be holding vigil outside Planned Parenthood on Thursday, March 5, from 1-5 pm. To
participate, please contact Mary Catherine Scanlon at 412-781-6550.
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
Sunday, March 1 10:30 am High School Youth Group St. Scholastica, Ministry Center
Sunday, March 1 10:30 am Faith Formation Classes, K-8 St. Scholastica
Monday, March 2 4:30 pm Faith Formation Classes, K-4 St. Joseph
Monday, March 2 6:15 pm Faith Formation Classes, 5-8 St. Joseph
Tuesday, March 3 6:00 pm Faith Formation Classes, K-8 St. Joseph
Tuesday, March 3 6:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul Society Meeting St. Scholastica, Parish Hall
Wednesday, March 4 10:30 am Lenten Series: 7 Deadly Sins St. Scholastica, Parish Hall
Wednesday, March 4 5:15 pm Women's Shelter Meal St. Joseph, upper parking lot
Wednesday, March 4 6:00 pm Middle School EDGE Night St. Scholastica, Ministry Center
Wednesday, March 4 7:00 pm Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group St. Joseph, St. Cecilia Hall
Wednesday, March 4 7:00 pm Fish Fry Follow-up Meeting St. Joseph, John Paul II Hall
Wednesday, March 4 7:30 pm Hope for Haiti Committee Meeting Contact
[email protected] for location
Thursday, March 5 4:00-6:00 pm Youth Ministry Drop-In Open House St. Scholastica, Ministry Center
Thursday, March 5 6:30 pm Works of Mercy Soup Dinner and Prayer St. Juan Diego, John Paul I Center
Thursday, March 5 7:00 pm A.R.M. 12 Steps of Recovery St. Juan Diego, Madonna of
Jerusalem Church
Friday, March 6 11-1 pm & 3:30-7 pm Fish Fry & Bingo CDTCA
Friday, March 6 6:00 pm Middle School EDGE Night St. Scholastica, Ministry Center
Sunday, March 8 Daylight Savings Time Begins
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