April 12, 2020 EASTER SUNDAY

Comments and concerns can be given to our Parish Pastoral Council at: PPCSTK@gmail.com

PARISH PRIESTS AND DEACONS Rev. James Bachner……………….Pastor

Rev. Gary Oehmler…….Senior Parochial Vicar Rev. Fernando Torres………………..Parochial Vicar

Mr. Mark S. Bibro……………..…………………..Deacon Mr. Thomas O’Neill…………………...………………Deacon

Our Website: www.stteresakolkatapgh.org Parish Office

1810 Belasco Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Parish Ministry/Office……..412-531-2135 Parish Fax ……….…............412-531-8543 Parish E-Mail ……….…STK15216@gmail.com

Faith Formation Offices and Program Sites

Nancy Spinneweber, Director of Faith Formation for Children English Programs (CGS/CCD) STKFFNancy@gmail.com

St. Catherine Site / 412-531-2135 ext. 20 1810 Belasco Ave, Pgh, PA 15216

St. Pius X Site / 412-563-0858 2690 Waddington Ave, Pgh, PA 15226

Marina Osthoff, Director of Faith Formation for Children Spanish Program (CGS) STKFFMarina@gmail.com

St. Catherine of Siena Site / 412-531-2135 ext. 23

Patty Schwerin– (English) Director of Evangelization, Adult Faith Formation and Protecting God’s Children STKPatty@gmail.com

412-563-0858

Chelo Cruz-Martinez– (Spanish) Director of Adult Faith Formation STKFFChelo@gmail.com Diocesan Victim Assistance

Hotline: 1-888-808-1235 Coordinator: 412-456-3093

Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-932-0313

St. Catherine of Siena

1909 Broadway Ave. Pgh., PA 15216

Resurrection

1100 Creedmoor Ave. Pgh., PA 15226

St. Pius X

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St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish 1810 Belasco Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Beechview Centro Parroquial:………………….412-531-2135 Fax:………………….…….…………412-531-8543 Oficina de Formación de Fe Hispana: 412-531-21-35 Ext. 23

Personal de la Parroquia Pastor— Padre James Bachner Vicario Parroquial — Padre Fernando Torres Vicario Parroquial — Padre Gary Oehmler Diácono — Rev. Sr. Thomas O’Neill Diácono— Rev. Sr. Mark Bibro

Ministerio Hispano 412.531.2135 Padre Fernando Torres Diácono— Rev. Sr. Gustavo Rodriguez-Perez Consuelo Cruz-Martinez-Directora de Formación de Fe para adultos en Español. STKFFchelo@gmail.com Marina Osthoff- Directora del Programa de Formación de Fe para Niños en Español. 412.531.2135 ext. 23 Bill Scott-Director de Música Latina Claudia Bazán-Secretaria Bilingüe Latino web-page: https://www.stteresakolkatapgh.org/española-amp-port

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TODOS LOS EVENTOS DE LA PARROQUIA AHORA ESTAN CANCELADOS. Como medida preventiva, para protegernos de un posible contagio del Coronavirus. El obispo David Zubik ha cancelado todas las misas dominicales y diarias en la diócesis de Pittsburgh. Nuestros sacerdotes están orando por toda la comu-nidad, el Padre Jim, el Padre Gary y el Padre Fernan-do celebrarán la misa en privado y las intenciones de la misa continuarán cumpliéndose de esta manera. Se han cancelado las siguientes actividades HASTA NUEVO AVISO: -Misas Dominicales y diarias -Viacrucis -Clases de Catequesis para Niños -Estudio Bíblico -Grupo de Jóvenes -Venta de Pescado Frito -Venta de Pan Dulce Continúan: - Clínicas Pediátricas y de Vacunación gratuitas en Casa San José. Todos los martes de 1:00 a 4:00 PM. SI se necesita hacer cita antes de presentarse -Retiro en Español para Adultos / Ejercicios Espiri-tuales en St. John of the Cross: se pospone para el fin de semana de Mayo 22 a 24. Los mantendremos informados sobre las disposicio-nes sobre: funerales, bautismos, reconciliación, bo-das y unción de enfermos.

La Sociedad de San Vicente DePaul: Dentro de los límites de nuestra parroquia, hay muchas personas necesitadas. Esta Sociedad anima a los que pue-den aportar económicamente, en la segunda colección, el primer domingo de cada mes para ayudar a los necesitados. Para aquellos que quieran ser voluntarios de ayuda o para aquellos en necesidad de alimentos o ayuda financiera por favor llamen al: 412-370-8936.

CASA SAN JOSE Monica Ruiz-Directora de la Casa San José

Dirección: 2116 Broadway Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15216 office@casasanjose.org Tel- 412-343-3111 Fax- 412-343-3210 Horario: Lunes a Viernes de 10 am a 5 pm COMO PODEMOS AYUDAR:

Proveemos información y referencias acerca de beneficios, conexiones comunitarias, doctores, escuelas y ayuda de emergencia.

Ayudamos a tener el acceso a servicios de vivienda, necesidades médicas, crónicas, casos legales, problemas familiares, inmigración, etc.

Asistencia con aplicaciones para trabajo y benefi-cios sociales.

Referencias a abogados de inmigración Consejo y guía de personal bilingüe

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Horario de Misas en Español

Domingo, a la 12:30pm

Confesiones (antes de Misa): 12:00 pm

Horario de Misas en Inglés: Vigilia del Sábado: 4:00 pm

Domingo: 10:30 am

Misa matutina de Lunes a Sábado a las 8:45am

Sacrament of Marriage: The Sacrament of Matrimony requires a time of spiritual preparation. Arrangements should be made at least six months before the date by meeting with the priest and before any social plans are made. Sacrament of Reconciliation (CONFESSIONS): Wednesday at St. Pius X 6:15-7pm Saturday at St. Catherine’s Noon-12:45pm FOOD PANTRY: Food pantries serve certain boundaries: -The Brookline Food Pantry is located at 1036 Brookline Blvd. 2nd Saturday of Month 9:00-11:00am. -The St. Catherine Food Pantry is located in the St. Catherine’s School Building on the corner of Crosby and Pauline Avenues. 2nd, and 4th Saturdays 9:30am-11:00am. St. Vincent dePaul Society: Our parish has an active St. Vincent de Paul Society that helps those in need. Please call 412-342-8836 if you need assistance. We also need volunteers; please contact the Parish Office.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Easter Sunday: Resurrection of the Lord; Julian Calendar Palm Sunday Monday: Monday within the Octave of Easter Tuesday: Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Wednesday: Wednesday within the Octave of Easter; Income Tax Day Thursday: Thursday within the Octave of Easter Friday: Friday within the Octave of Easter; Julian Calendar Good Friday Saturday: Saturday within the Octave of Easter

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2020 PARISH SHARE

GOAL $ 179,861.00 Collected (as of April 1, 2020) $ 45,913.62 All overage benefits our Parish 100%.

Please consider leaving 10% to St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish in your Will

COLLECTIONS See page 5

We do hope that donations will be mailed in or online donations in-

crease during this time. Thank You!

Please remember to support Saint Teresa of Kolkata, even as we endure the self-quarantine protocols. This crisis has struck us in the midst of our transition and our dependence on each other is even greater than before. Please continue to donate to Saint Te-resa of Kolkata Parish. Consider an increase in your donations, as a Lenten tithing. You can mail your donations to the Parish

Office at 1810 Belasco Avenue, Pittsburgh., PA 15216 OR give online through our website at

https://stteresakolkatapgh.org/online-giving

Parish Debt: (1-15-20) — $828,592.09 We have received notice that the Diocese, through Church Alive grant money for parishes in debt, will be eliminating our entire Parish debt. I will keep you up-dated when such money is received. Fr. Jim I am also awaiting to hear about the school debt which is also around $800,000

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FOCUS: We demonstrate our belief in the empty tomb by the way we live our faith. Peter and the beloved disciple rush to the tomb and believe. We rush toward many things in our busy lives. Does our rush-ing around include paying attention to how God is working in our lives, and

speaking to us? We show we believe this tomb is empty by the way we live our faith. Parish Prayer Line: The Par ish has a prayer line. If you would like someone prayed for or would like to help pray for others, please call 412-531-2135.

MONDAY April 13 Amelia Carroll (Marian Moorhead) Deceased Brothers (Sister, Gina) Vera Lagnese (Mary DelRossa TUESDAY April 14 Paul Miller (Carol Miller) Dani For the People WEDNESDAY April 15 Richard DaBecco (Rosemary and Family) Luigia and Aldo Mariutto (Enore Mariutto and Family) Caroline Kunz (Marilyn Mislevy) THURSDAY April 16 Peggy Marunich (Martha Dorothy) Robert Kesseler (Houk/Kesseler Families) Paul Rogowski (Marilyn Mislevy) FRIDAY April 17 Walter & Lorraine Dugan (Children) Arthur & Eleanora Arnold (Mike and Audrey Liss) Christine / Harry/ Margaret Conley / Anna Gibben Regina Klien (Christine Conley) SATURDAY April 18 Dorothy Herrick (Linda Hartman) Peg Devlin (Ladies of Charity) Zachery Sheridan (Friend) SUNDAY April 19 Rose Getty (Daughters) Delores McCaffrey (Tim and Marie Fedak) Pat Busch (Lucy Locke) Irene Logarda (Debbie and Dave Pawlicki) Thomas Folino (Family) Ron Bentz (Elaine and Tony DeAngelis)

PARISH NEWS

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT In the spirit of St. Teresa of Kolkata, we honor Christ by com-ing together as one faith community with the pledge to reach out to the lonely and less fortunate. Our mission is to engage in unselfish acts of kindness and compassion, sharing our blessings with a humble heart.

MISION PARROQUIAL

En el espíritu de Santa Teresa de Kolkata, honramos a Cris-to unidos como comunidad de fe, con el compromiso de extender la mano a los más desafortunados y solos. Nuestra misión es dedicarnos desinteresadamente en actos de com-pasión y amabilidad, compartiendo nuestras bendiciones con un corazón humilde.

VIDEO SUNDAY MASS Even though you cannot join us physically for Mass we

would like you to join us via the internet our livestreamed Mass at 4PM Saturday.

Or you can watch it anytime after 5:30PM Saturday from our website at:

WWW.STTERESAKOLKATAPGH.ORG

Visit the Saint Teresa of Kolkata Parish YouTube Channel

Please note that you can follow us on:

Parish Website= stteresakolkatapgh.org Parish Facebook= Facebook.com/STK15216 Parish YouTube= St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish Twitter= @STKolkataPgh

CANDLES– If you would like us to light a candle in church for your intentions simply mail or drop off at the Parish Center (mail slot) 1810 Belasco Ave. Price is $5 per candle.

CHURCH BUILDINGS– All of our Church Buildings are on official lockdown until the State lifts the Ban on social gatherings. CONFESSIONS: -Are not permitted either in the Church Building nor in the Parking Lot at this time.

We care about this Spiritual need. Anyone in need of Con-fession should make a sincere act of contrition and at the earliest time confessions become available should seek to go to the priest.

Pope Francis has offered a plenary indulgence during the Coronavirus crisis to invoke Christ’s Mercy to the faithful to all victims who have suffered from the virus, as well as family members, health care workers, all those who care for the ill, and for those who pray for them. Also this plenary indulgence is offered to all those who pray before the Blessed Sacrament, or reading Sacred Scripture for a half hour or more.

A reminder to pray the Divine Mercy Novena.

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Offertory Collection Report Since most of our collections envelopes have come in as a trickle through the mail, and a few more people have started to give online I thought it might give a better picture if I give a view by months:

January 2020 Sunday Collections $55,290.22 OLG (Online Giving) $3,550.00 Total January $58,840.22 (4 Sundays averaged $14,710.05 per week)

February 2020 Sunday Collections $49,620.60 OLG (Online Giving) $3,595.00 Total February $53,215.60 (4 Sundays averaged $13,303.90 per week)

March 2020 Collections (mailed or dropped off)$41,631.71 OLG (Online Giving) $4,931.00 Total March $46,562.71 (5 Sundays averaged $9,312.54 per week)

(March was -$26,987.55 lower compared to January per week ) Please continue to give to the church if you can during this crisis.

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