CITY CENTER P@RISHES

EPIPH@NY, ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR, ST. M@RY OF MERCY, ST. P@TRICK-ST. ST@NISL@US

Jun_ 23, 2019

F_[st of Corpus Christi

A note from Fr. Chris - Jacob’s Ladder

In Jamaica, there are no facilities or provisions to care for anyone over the age of 18 with mental or physical disabilities. At Mustard Seed Communities, Jacob’s Ladder is an apostolate to care for adults with disabilities and is located on 150 acres of land donated to Mustard Seed. Eventually, they plan to have 100 cottages for staff and residents, that will provide homes for 500 young adults with disabilities. Currently, there are over 100 residents at Jacob’s Ladder and construction is ongoing. Move a Mountain missionaries spent time helping out at Jacob’s Ladder, caring for

the residents and lending a hand with the construction.

Through the generous supporters and benefactors of Move a Mountain Missions, we were able to donate the money for one of the cottages at Jacob’s Ladder; and while we were there, we had the privilege to be a part of the blessing of the cottage! The pictures tell you more than words ever will. We are so blessed to be a part of this beautiful community. In the Merciful Heart of Jesus - Fr. Chris

Congregation of Sisters of Merciful Jesus

St. Faustina Bl. Michael Sopocko

Parish News

Please note: St. Stanislaus Parish office will be closed Wednesday, June 27th.

Welcome to our parish family Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rizza (Epiphany) Mr. Edward M. Krzysik (Epiphany) Congratulations to our newly Baptized Samuel Patrick Pullins (St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus) Margaret Vernon (St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus) Congratulations to our newly married couples Mr. & Mrs. Jacqueline and Jeff Novak (Epiphany) Mr. & Mrs. Alisha and Nathan Desmet (St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus)

Please pray for our newly ordained deacons, whose diaconate ordination was last weekend. Saturday, June 29, there will be four newly ordained priests in the Diocese of Pittsburgh! Please pray for them as they prepare for this

holy day! Let us also remember to pray for all of our holy priests.

Prayer for Priests by Pope Benedict XVI

Lord Jesus Christ, eternal High Priest, you offered yourself to the Father on the altar of the Cross and through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit gave your priestly people a share in your redeeming sacrifice. Hear our prayer for the sanctification of our priests.

Grant that all who are ordained to the ministerial priesthood may be ever more conformed to you,

the divine Master. May they preach the Gospel with pure heart and clear conscience.

Let them be shepherds according to your own Heart, single- minded in service to you and to the Church

and shining examples of a holy, simple and joyful life. Through the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

your Mother and ours, draw all priests and the flocks entrusted to their care to the fullness of eternal life

where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN

57 21st St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 The Divine Mercy Center is located across from St. Stanislaus Divine Mercy Center

Divine Mercy Center Schedule

Holy Mass at 9am in honor of Our Lady! Saturdays - July 6, 13, 20, 27

Summer with Jesus and Mary at Epiphany

August 12 - 16 from 9a - 3p Program for Children ages 5 to 13

Registration forms can be found in the back of church, in the parish offices or on our

website at www.divinemercypgh.org. Please return the registration forms and payment to any parish office in an envelope clearly

marked with “Summer with Jesus and Mary” to Sr. Emily’s attention by Thursday,

August 1st.

AMERICAN HISTORY THIS WEEK IN BLACK HISTORY

June 23,1976 William DeHart Hubbard attended the University of Michigan and was the first African American to win a gold medal at the Olympics as an individual, placing first in the running long jump. As an African American, attending the University of Michigan and running track there was an achievement enough of its own. In Hubbard’s senior class, only eight out of the 1,456 graduating students were African American. He excelled in academics, graduating with honors in 1927. William DeHart Hubbard died on June 23, 1976.

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, Grace Kizzie, Sean Kraus, Tiffany Livsey, Aisha Lado, Andrew Lyke, Ruth McCartney, Sherry McGinnis, Todd Mattei, Jodie Morris, 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, Victims of Abuse

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

Blessing Gbolo (6/23) Zaydon Mary (6/23) Gertrude Njobvu (6/23) Yinka Aganga-Williams (6/24) Pauline Igbineweka (6/24) Elliot Roach (6/25) Gia Doerue (6/27) Valerie Marcellus (6/27)

OFFERTORY June 16-$2,487.00

St. B_n_^i]t th_ Moor

Your Stewardship — Thank you! Offertory, June 16….$1,776.50 2nd Collection ……....$529.75

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. ***

Epiph[ny

LOTTERY TICKETS

During the month of June, please check your ticket numbers with PA Daily Four Lottery. You might be a lucky winner! God bless you!

Sisters Margery, Donna and Jean

LOTTERY TICKETS

During the month of June, please check your ticket numbers with PA Daily Four Lottery. You might be a lucky winner! God bless you!

Sisters Margery, Donna and Jean

This study will continue until July 14th. Join

us anytime!

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

St. P[tri]k-St. St[nisl[us Kostk[

Offertory—St. Stanislaus June 15/16

Candles: $553.45 Envelopes: 114

Collection: $3919.00 Raise the Roof: $582.25 Maintenance: $958.00 Parish Share: $265.00

Second Collections for June June 30 - Peter’s Pence July 7– Maintenance

July 21 - Raise the Roof Weekly - Parish Share

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.

MERV’S SOCKS FOR THE HOMELESS The Red Door ministry would like to extend it's heartfelt gratitude... from our heads to our "soles" to seminarian Merv Knieriem, the

Swissvale Knights of Columbus - All Saints Council, and the good people of the East Hills grouping that includes the Good Shepherd, Madonna del Castello, Word of God, and St. Maurice parishes! Recently, we have received an abundance of socks... hundreds of socks... as part of a sock drive called "Merv's Socks for the Homeless". Mr. Merv Knieriem, a Diocese of Pittsburgh seminarian, has organized an effort in cooperation with the Swissvale Knights of Columbus to collect socks

for those most in need. Inspired through his own service to the poor for more than ten years as well as his own penchant for wearing unique socks, Merv wanted to make a difference. He noticed that he would always be asked for a pair of socks while serving in a local ministry and realized this would be a tangible way to provide help, and help he has provided! Thanks to the

generous donations of so many, we have this much-needed resource available for those who need them at the Red Door. Thank you and God's blessings to all!

OFFERTORY

Weekday June 10-15 $1127.15 Weekend June 15/16 $1308.00

TV Ministry $381

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. ***

"Bear one another’s burdens, and so you will

fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2

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, As the school year comes to a close, Mrs. Lauren Rudy, the principal, announced that she will not be returning for the next school year. We are very grateful for Mrs. Rudy’s hard work during her time as principal at St. Benedict the Moor School. Each day was filled with words of encouragement for the students to succeed in all aspects of their lives. Mrs. Rudy’s smile, positive attitude and strong faith will be missed in the upcoming year. While we are sorry to say goodbye, we wish her well in all that she does. Thank you, Mrs. Rudy. God bless you! __________ Beginning on Monday, June 17th and until a new principal is selected, Mrs. Joelynn Parham will assume the position of Interim Principal. If you need to contact Mrs. Parham, you can email her at jparham@sbtmschool.org

St B_n_^i]t th_ Moor S]hool

Thank you for all of your continued prayers. The mission trip was wonderful! The teens, young adults

and adult chaperones’ lives have been forever changed as they loved, cared for and prayed with the residents

at Mustard Seed in Jamaica.

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

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 cagoetz@divinemercypgh.org

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.

Registration forms can be found in the back of church, in the parish offices or on our website at www.divinemercypgh.org.

June 29 St. Peter and St. Paul

St. Peter traveled with Jesus throughout His public ministry. Despite betraying Jesus

after His arrest, Jesus said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and

blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock, I

will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound

in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” (Matthew 16:17b-19).

St. Paul, once known as Saul, persecuted Christians prior to his conversion. Literally knocked to the ground on his way to Damascus, Saul heard Jesus ask, “Saul, why are

you persecuting Me?” (Acts 9:4) That day changed Saul’s life forever. He became a great missionary for

Christianity, eventually known as Paul. He wrote the majority

of the letters of the New Testament.

St. Peter and St. Paul are

integral in the formation of the early church. They were both

courageous, zealous, passionate and dynamic - and martyred for

their faith.

Their feast day is June 29.

Corner with the Saints

Divine Mercy Blessings—A beautiful testimony of God’s Divine Mercy

We would like to share this amazing testimony that happened on the Feast of Divine Mercy this year! We hope that this story can inspire many more to do the same!

"On Divine Mercy Sunday my husband and I attended the Divine Mercy hour at St Mary’s. Every day I pray the consecration of families to the Divine Mercy. All I can say is thank you so very much! By the grace of God wonderful things are happening not only for us but also for a friend I shared with. On Sunday our parish Priest is coming to our home to consecrate our home not only to Jesus, through your prayer but also to Our Lady of Fatima. Others will be here so the good just keeps going and growing.....I do believe you are setting Pittsburgh on fire with the Mercy and Love of God....My friend in Atlanta had made for you a hundred Holy cards with that consecration prayer on the back of a picture of Divine Mercy to say thank you. With so many Masses being taken away and soon churches closing you carry with you hope! What a blessing you all are! Thank you, sincerely" Peggy Beach

Wow! So awesome!

So we have the cards with the prayer if anyone is interested. Just let us know and we can send you a few! (sremily@divinemercypgh.org)

May God’s Mercy be more known and loved everyday! ~Sr. Emily, Sr. Rose and Sr. Pawla

Sts. John and Paul continue their Boldly Catholic Speaker Series on August 20 at 7 p.m. in the church, as

they welcome Paul Kengor, author of A Pope

and A President.

There is no cost for the presentation.

St. Mary of Mercy

202 Stanwix St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Phone: 412-261-0110 Fax: 412-261-0113 E-mail: office@stmaryofmercy.org

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: office@divinemercypgh.org 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: saintsinthestrip@comcast.net 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: sbtmoffice@verizon.net 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: dshipe@divinemercypgh.org Business Manager—Chuck Goetz E-mail: cgoetz@divinemercypgh.org Social Service Minister—Sr. Emily Lepage E-mail: zsjm.pittsburgh.usa@gmail.com Music and Mission Minister—Noah Pepmeyer E-mail: noahpepmeyer@gmail.com

Rev. Christopher Donley, Administrator—cdonley@diopitt.org Rev. John Odeyemi, Pariochial Vicar—jodeyemi@diopitt.org

Deacon Samuel Toney—stoney@diopitt.org

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

M[ss Int_ntions S[t, Jun_ 22 12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Ann Fitzgibbons † By Rodgers Family Fr. Bu]hl_itn_r

2:00 P.M. St. St[nisl[us Wedding Rachel Lazzaro and Joseph Gielarowski Fr. Sh[un

4:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Stephanie Aranowski † By Jeanne Shaffer & Michael Britzki Fr. Donl_y

5:00 p.m. St. St[nisl[us People of City Center Parishes Fr. O^_y_mi

Sun, Jun_ 23 9:00 [.m. Epiph[ny John A. Leopardi † By Debbie & Dino Fr. Donl_y

9:00 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Thomas Adamchik By Ed Fr. Kunz

10:00 [.m. St. B_n_^i]t th_ Moor For the people of St. Benedict Fr. O^_y_mi

11:00 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Rocco Monteleone By Mike & Kathy Bort Fr. Ni]hols

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Theresa & Carmine Gaita By Theresa Bronowicz Fr. Donl_y

5:00 p.m. Epiph[ny Dec'd of Erdeljac Family By Douglas & Josephine Crame Fr. O^_y_mi

Mon, Jun_ 24 6:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y For the people of St. Mary's Msgr. L_ngwin

7:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Dan Rooney† By 7:30am Mass group Fr. V[skov

7:45 [.m. St. St[nisl[us People of St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus Fr. O^_y_mi

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Pierina Bruno† By Carole Clifford Fr. Bry]_

12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Charles Yochum† Fr. M[r]u]]i

Tu_s, Jun_ 25 6:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Mildred & Clyde Rombach † By Ron & Fran Rombach Msgr. L_ngwin

7:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Danny Morgan† By Bud & Karen Burke Fr. V[skov

7:45 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Felix Zaffina † By Diane Fr. O^_y_mi

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Salvatore Gaetano Dibacco† By Godmother Gracey Deluliis Fr. Donl_y

12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Dominic Bonasso, Jr. † By Mary Burrell Fr. Bry]_

W_^, Jun_ 26 6:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Betrose & Petriga Families† Fr. V[skov

7:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Jim & Millie Morgan† By Bud & Karen Burke Msgr. L_ngwin

7:45 [.m. St. St[nisl[us People of St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus Fr. O^_y_mi

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Elizabeth Chesnos By the Red Door Ministry Fr. Donl_y

12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Marguerite Daugherty† Fr. Bry]_

Thurs Jun_ 27 6:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y For the soul of Maha Basil† By Chuck & Rita Sassano Msgr. L_ngwin

7:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Dan Rooney† By 7:30am Mass group Fr. V[skov

7:45 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Carmella Gatto By Josette and Family Fr. Kunz

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Ann Donnelly By Eileen & Joe Sisca Fr. Donl_y

12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Charles Yochum † Fr. M[r]u]]i

12:10 p.m. St. P[tri]k's Mary O'Connor By Family Fr. O^_y_mi

Fri, Jun_ 28 6:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Bill Fitzgibbons † By Rodgers Family Msgr. L_ngwin

7:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Special Intention By B. Gajdosik Fr. V[skov

7:45 [.m. St. St[nisl[us People of St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus Fr. Ni]hols

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Marie Muehlbauer By David Muehlbauer Fr. Donl_y

12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny People of Epiphany Parish Fr. Bry]_

S[t, Jun_ 29 12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y For an end to abortion Fr. Bu]hl_itn_r

2:00 p.m. St. St[nisl[us Wedding Angelina House and Peter Lemare Fr. Sh[un

4:00 P.M. Epiph[ny Wedding Sarah Metarko and Marco Corona Fr. Donl_y

4:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Loretta Zelenko † By Carole Clifford Fr. Bry]_

5:00 p.m. St. St[nisl[us Dec'd of Hadobas & Leosewski fam By Toni & Joe Hadobas Fr. O^_y_mi

Sun, Jun_ 30 9:00 [.m. Epiph[ny People of Epiphany Parish By Debbie & Dino Fr. Hog[n

9:00 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Ann Hardesty By Rita, Irene and Chuck Fr. O^_y_mi

10:00 [.m. St. B_n_^i]t th_ Moor For the people of St. Benedict Fr. Donl_y

11:00 [.m. St. St[nisl[us People of City Center Parishes Fr. O^_y_mi

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Francis P. Bronowicz† By Theresa Bronowicz Msgr. L_ngwin

5:00 p.m. Epiph[ny Stasia Gawlowska † By Mr. & Mrs. Robert Anisko Fr. Donl_y