CONTACT INFORMATION

1 St. Therese Court Munhall, PA 15120

Rectory: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-462-8161

Rectory Fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-462-4817

School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-462-8163

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CCD: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412-462-8162

Website: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.st-therese.net

Weshare: . . . . . . . . . . . st-therese.weshareonline.org

Rectory Email: . . . . . . . . . . sttherese@st-therese.net

Youth Ministry: . . . . . youthministry@st-therese.net

School Email: . sttherese@stthereseschoolmunhall.org

School Website: . . . . . . . stthereseschoolmunhall.org

PASTOR: Rev. Terrence P. O’Connor

PAROCHIAL VICAR: Rev. Nicholas M. Mastrangelo

IN RESIDENCE: Fr. Emmanuel Abbey-Quaye

PRINCIPAL: Mr. Jon Cuniak

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Ms. Lori Ellis

ORGANIST - CHOIR DIRECTOR: Mrs. Nina Mascio

COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS ED.: Mrs. Judy Konopka

SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR:

Sr. Eileen Johnston

YOUTH MINISTRY: Johnny Rende

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: . . . . 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Weekday: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 & 8:15 a.m.

Holydays: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refer to bulletin

MARCH 25, 2018

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Thursday:

9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat-

urday: 9:00 a.m. - Noon.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday

at 9:30 a.m. or by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Please contact the

rectory or see a priest after Mass.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: A pre-baptismal semi-

nar is required and must be attended by both parents.

Please contact the rectory to schedule a Baptism or to

attend a seminar.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Arrangements

should be made at least six months in advance. Date will

be set only after contacting a priest. St. Therese offers

marriage classes on the first Sunday of each month after

the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Please contact the rectory for more

information.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / CCD: Grades 1-5 meet

on Sat. from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and Grades 6-8 on Tues.

from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

YOUTH MINISTRY: Gathers on Sundays at 8:00

p.m.

HOLY COMMUNION FOR SHUT-INS: Please

contact the rectory.

NEW PARISHIONERS: Please contact the rectory to

register. If you are moving out of the parish, please noti-

fy us.

ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX MUNHALL, PA

Monday, March 26, Monday of Holy Week

Is 42:1-7 / Jn 12:1-11

6:30 a.m. - Marie Milligan (Kathleen Hall)

8:15 a.m. - Margaret McVeigh (Rosary Group)

Tuesday, March 27, Tuesday of Holy Week

Is 49:1-6 / Jn 13 ;21-33, 36-38

6:30 a.m. - Well Being of Julie Sekelska (Erika Dlugosova)

8:15 a.m. - Laurita Churma (Monday Prayer Group)

** School Mass **

Wednesday, March 28, Wednesday of Holy Week

Is 50:4-9a / Mt 26:14-25

6:30 a.m. - Cliff Black (Sherrie, Stan & Bret)

8:15 a.m. - Valerie Clair (Tom & Elsie Clair)

Thursday, March 29, Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Ex:12:1-8, 11-14 / 1 Cor 11:23-26 / Jn 13:1-15

7:00 p.m. - For the Living and Deceased of the Parish

Friday, March 30 Friday of the Passion of the Lord

Is 52:13—53:12 / Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9 / Jn 18:1—19:42

1:30 p.m. - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Saturday, March 31, Holy Saturday

Gn 1:1—2:2 / Ex 14:15—15:1 / Is Is 52:13—53:12 / Heb 4:14-

16, 5:7-9 / Jn 18:1—19:42

7:00 p.m. - For the Living and Deceased of the Parish

Sunday, April 1 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE

RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

Is 52:13—53:12 / Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9 / Jn 18:1—19:42

8:00 a.m. - All Masses

9:30 a.m. - For the

11:00 a.m. - Living and Deceased

12:30 p.m. - Of the Parish

Today we celebrate Palm Sunday

of the Lord's Passion which marks

the beginning of Holy Week. Our

40 days of Lenten conversion cul-

minates with Holy Week and the Easter Triduum. As we

welcome Jesus on Palm Sunday, we cry hosanna, which

means "Save, Please!" We further hold palm branches which

were used as a sign of joy and victory in welcoming kings

and conquerors. There was thought among the Jewish peo-

ple, who were oppressed by the Romans, that the Messiah

would come to restore them to power. However, we know

that God had other plans. Jesus did not come to conquer

earthly enemies but something far greater, sin and death.

Thus, we cry hosanna and hold our palm branches high to

praise our Savior, who has won for us eternal life. Hosanna

to the King!

The Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday evening,

begins the Easter Triduum. Please see the bulletin insert ex-

plaining the Triduum in greater detail. The word triduum is

Latin for "three days." The Triduum encompasses the Mass

of the Lord's Supper, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and East-

er Sunday. Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday concludes the

Triduum. The Triduum follows the Jewish counting of days,

from sunset to sunset. It is over these sacred three days that

we celebrate the Paschal or Passover Mystery, which is Je-

sus' "passing over" from death to life through his suffering,

death, and Resurrection. What Sunday is to the week, the

Easter Triduum is to the entire liturgical year. Jesus invites

us to walk with him during this most sacred time. May we

take a much needed break from the world to die and rise

with our Savior. The world is not going anywhere, it will

still be there after Easter. Let’s decide to be a part of the sa-

cred liturgies during the Triduum. May we also do a great

deal of personal prayer and spiritual reading over these days.

Jesus’ invitation is before us, what is our response?

All are welcome to begin the Triduum with the Mass of the

Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. At this Mass, we com-

memorate the institution of the Holy Eucharist, the priest-

hood, and our call to serve others. We will fittingly have a

monetary collection for the St. Therese St. Vincent DePaul

Society which aids the poor in our area. Please be as gener-

ous as possible in helping those in our own community. Our

Seven Church Tour will begin after Mass.

As you can see from the calendar this year, there is not a lot

on the schedule for Good Friday. This was done so that we,

as a parish family, can put our efforts into attending the Pas-

sion of the Lord at 1:30 p.m. This is the highpoint and focus

of Good Friday. This is not Mass, but Holy Communion,

which was consecrated on Holy Thursday, will be distribut-

ed at the service. We will also have the opportunity to come

forward and venerate the Cross. I hope that we can come out

in large numbers for this powerful service at 1:30 p.m.

From the Pastor continued on the next page . . . .

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

Penance Service – Monday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday, March 27 & 28 at 8:45 a.m.

The Rectory will be closed on

Holy Thursday, March 29; Good Friday, March 30;

Holy Saturday, March 31; Easter Sunday, April 1 and

Easter Monday, April 2, 2018.

May you have a Blessed, Joyous,

Safe and Happy Easter!

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD MARCH 25, 2018

HOLY HOUR

Monday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 19 at 5:00 p.m.

For Vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life.

. . . . . . From the Pastor continued

Good Friday is a day of both fast and abstinence (please see the bulletin for details). The Church encourages, but does not command us, to keep this paschal fast of Good Friday up until the Easter Vigil Mass. Also, on Good Friday, there is the annual collection for the Holy Land which goes toward assisting our less fortunate sisters and brothers who live there and the upkeep and protection of the holy shrines which are so important to our Christian faith. As a recent pilgrim to the Holy Land, I have a new found appreciation for this collection. The shrines which this money supports are so inspiring to the faithful. Please be as generous as pos-sible.

I extend an invitation to all to attend the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, March 31. This is considered the “Mother of All Vigils.” Fr. John Marcucci, our renewal speaker, deemed it the “Super Bowl” of Liturgies. With special permission from the diocese, we are having our Easter Vigil Mass at 7:00 p.m. This is the second year in a row that we are start-ing at 7 p.m. Last year, the earlier time resulted in a larger crowd and we had more time to congratulate those in RCIA. One of the things that occurs at the Easter Vigil is those in RCIA receive the sacraments of initiation. Our two elect, Sarah Denis and Joseph Kuhn, will receive Baptism, Eucha-rist, and Confirmation. Our candidates (already baptized), Eugene Baker, Cameron Roscoe, and Kristin Yednak, will make a Profession of Faith and receive the rest of the sacra-ments of initiation. All are welcome to come and support those in RCIA! Many other amazing things happen at the Easter Vigil, more details are in the bulletin insert. The entire schedule of Easter Masses is in the bulletin. I hope we can

feel the Easter life rising in our hearts.

As we enter into Holy Week, please be reminded of our Pen-ance Service this Monday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. with multi-ple priests on hand. Also, we will have Reconciliation fol-lowing the 8:15 a.m. Mass (approximately 8:45 a.m.) on Tuesday, March 27 and Wednesday, March 28.

Finally, we will have Divine Mercy devotions on Divine Mercy Sunday or the Second Sunday of Easter on April 8. Please find more information in the bulletin

HOLY THURSDAY CHURCH TOUR

March 29, 2018

The bus will leave St. Therese parking lot after the 7:00 p.m. Mass.(8:30 p.m.) and return at 10:45 p.m. (We will con-clude with night prayer). Fr. Terry will lead the tour and the

sites we will visit are:

St. Patrick, St. Stanislaus, Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Paul Cathedral, Sacred Heart,

St. Bede and back to St. Therese.

The cost is $10.00 per person.

To register please call the rectory at 412-462-

8161 or email Lori at lellis@st-therese.net.

Holy Thursday volunteers are needed to have their feet washed. Jesus showed us the example of serving one another in love. Please consider being a part of this re-enactment during the Holy Thursday Mass at 7:00 p.m. Please contact Lori at 412-462-8161.

Living Stations

The School Student’s, Living Stations will be on Tuesday, March 27 at

12:45 and 7:00 p.m. in the church

All are welcome to attend.

S.O.S. (Students of Service)

All youth in grades 6-7-8 are welcome!

Sunday, March 25 – Service to AA. We will make candy and treat boxes for those in AA meetings at St. Therese. We will also stuff the eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt. Please meet from 5:00 – 6:45 PM in the Cafeteria. Saturday, March 31 – Service to our Parish Children –

please arrive at 2:00 PM to put out the Easter Eggs and to get ready for the Easter Egg Hunt. We will be done by 3:30 PM. Saturday, April 7 – Service to the Friends of St. Therese – help to serve the “Red & White” Gala. Please meet in the caf-eteria at 5:30 PM. Saturday, May 5 – Service to the Volunteers of St. Therese – please help serve the “Appreciation Dinner.” Meet at 5:00 PM in the cafeteria.

Sunday, May 6 – Service to our Parish – join us as we plant a

garden on the property. Please meet at 5:00 PM in the Club

Room.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS

The Second Sunday of Easter is also known as Divine Mercy Sunday. There are various devotions attached to Divine Mer-cy Sunday as promoted by St. Faustina Kowalski (1905-

1938). St. Faustina was a Polish nun whom Jesus appeared to in order to promote the Divine Mercy. Please find pamphlets regarding the chaplet, novena and indulgences at the doors of the church. The novena begins on Good Friday and goes to Divine Mercy Sunday.

April 23, 2017: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Holy Hour

3:00 p.m. Singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:30 p.m. Gospel and Homily

4:00 p.m. Indulgence Prayers and Benediction

ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX MUNHALL, PA

Principal’s Corner

This week at St. Therese School . . . . . .

Monday, March 26... Penance Service, Grades 3 & 4

Kennywood Ticket Sales Tuesday, March 27... Students attend 8:15AM Mass

Living Stations, 12:45 & 7:00PM

End of the 3rd Quarter Wednesday, March 28... No School for Students, Teacher Inservice/Clerical Day

Thurs. Mar. 29-Mon. Apr. 2… No School for Students & Staff, Easter Vacation

Students in grades 1-3 and 4-6 participated in the annual Saint Therese Spelling Bee over the past two weeks. The winners of the 1st through 3rd grade bee were 3rd grade stu-dents Gregory Doering (1st place), Emanuel Revilak (2nd place), and Tyler Horensky (3rd place). The winners of the 4th through 6th grade bee were 6th graders Austin Hlavac (1st place), Ava Caiarelli (2nd place) and 5th grader Isabella Siegel (3rd place.) Austin will represent Saint Therese School in the Diocesan Spelling Bee this May. Congratula-tions to all the winners and all students who participated!

Students in our 8th grade class of 2018 will present the Liv-ing Stations this Tuesday at 12:45 and 7:00PM in Saint Therese Church. Under the guidance and direction of Sister Eileen Johnston and Mrs. Donna Tomasic, our students will walk us through our Lord’s Passion and Death. Please plan to join us and include the Living Stations as part of your Ho-ly Week.

Easter Vacation begins for students this Wednesday, March 28. Teachers will spend the day on Wednesday in a morning in-service followed by the end of the grading period clerical time to complete report cards. There is no school for staff and students through Monday, April 2. Classes resume and the office reopens on Tuesday, April 3. Happy Easter!

Fish Fry will be open on

Good Friday 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.

SAINT THERESE HAPPENINGS

Festival Volunteer Wish List

St. Therese Festival 2018 – June 21, 22, 23,24

Get ready!

We are looking forward to another successful year!

However we cannot do it without your help!

Festival Flea Market Coordinator(s) Needed! If you love to go to flea markets and always wanted to put one together – this is your chance! Please call Lori at 412-462-8161.

We are also looking for volunteers to: Help with coordinating set-up Nightly kitchen help

Work games booth and more

How can you help?

Festival Food Meeting – anyone interested in helping with the food booths at the festival there will be a meeting on Thursday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE

ST. THERESE SCHOOL GOLF OUTING WHEN: Sunday, May 20, 2018

TIME: 1:00 pm star t WHERE: Westwood Golf Course

COST: $100.00 per golfer Join us for a day of golf that benefits St. Therese School in Munhall, PA. Golf outing is scramble style and the price in-cludes 18 holes of golf and dinner. There will be a 50/50 Raf-fle and Chinese Auction. Mulligans and cigars can be pur-chased at registration.

St. Therese Red and White Gala

St. Therese will be holding its 6th annual Red and White Gala on April 7th at St. Therese Cafeteria. The event will begin with an open house at the school. Come and see the Library (which was renovated with the money raised through the Ga-la) and the Science Lab. Doors will open at 5:15 PM. Join us in honoring alumni and friends of St. Therese School. This year’s honorees include Sr. Eileen Johnston SC, Mrs. Lynn Iezzi, Mrs. Tina Prepelka, Mrs. Amy Tomasic, Mr. Bob Bodzenski, Mrs. Jan Trout, Mr. Frank Piccolino, Mrs. Cindi Picciafoco, and Mrs. Marlene Hohowski. Come to Reunite,

Reminisce, and Return to St. Therese (the other 3 R’s). Tickets are $40. Dinner is a choice of Chicken Marsala, Baked Cod, Chicken Strips, a vegan, or gluten free option. For reservations, call Cindi at 412-464-9725, Darcy at 412-

216-0832, or Donna at 412-965-8316 before March 28th and leave a message.

Anointing Mass – Saturday, April 14 during the 4:00 PM Mass.

Baptismal Seminar – Monday, April 16 at 7:00 PM in the Rectory Meeting Room.

Graduation Mass to honor all High School graduates will be on Sunday, April 22 at 11:00 Mass.

Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, Apr il 15 at 2:00 PM with Bishop Zubik. Please pray for our young men and women as they become fully initiated members in the Catholic Church. Any adult wishing to be confirmed, please contact Lori at 412-462-8161 or lellis@st-therese.net.

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD MARCH 25, 2018

WEEKEND MASS STATISTICS

March 17 / 18, 2018

Sunday Collection: $ 11,079.26 (WeShare portion): $ 1,556.00

Envelopes Used: 506

Attendance: 1252

Parish Share Goal: $ 115,150.00

Pledged: $ 48,221.00 Paid: $ 28,573.00

Anniversary

Pledged: $ 27,326.00

Given: $ 26,691.00

Blessed Is He Who Comes in the

Name of the Lord – Today we cele-brant the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The crowds waved palm and olive branches as Jesus rode into the city on a colt. They

welcomed him as royalty, so moved were their hearts in faith and trust of God. Yet, while Christ’s procession into the city is a moment of joy, the joy is fleeting as the com-ing days lead to the passion and death of Jesus. The central mysteries of our faith that we celebrate this week highlight for us the lengths to which God will go out of love for us. It is appropriate to ask ourselves, then, what lengths will we go to for God. As we journey On Mission for The

Church Alive! it is not just our parishes that we should hope to be transformed. We should also hope that our hearts and transformed in love and service of God and oth-ers. How are we called to ambassadors of Christ, coming in his name to share the life and light of God with every-one we meet? As we await the On Mission announcements one month from now may we prepare our hearts to share the love of God in all we say and do. Visit onmission-

churchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.

Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for

those in need within our community. Amid mental

and physical suffering, anxiety and stress may they

find peace in your healing presence. May our prayers

assist them in their daily struggles, trust in your divine

mercy and faith in your holy plan for each of us.

Prayer List: Lisa Ceross, Diane Colizza, Joseph Colizza, Edith Corbett, Carol Hanselman, Doroth Hodnik, James Hodnik, Meghan Hoffman, Paul Isaacs, Scott Myers, Stanley Nowowiejski, Timothy Pawlak, Ruth Pitchford, Diana Stan-ziano, Marlene Zeransky.

IN MEMORIAM: May Almighty God grant eternal rest to: Jean Szuch, Donald Pederson,

Nancy Woods, Theresa Majkowski, Ruth Wendy

Callahan, Joseph Schuster and all of our deceased

relatives, friends and loved ones. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen.

Easter Blessing of Families On Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, Bishop David Zubik togeth-er with his brothers Auxiliary Bishop William Waltersheid and Retired Auxiliary Bishop William Winter will welcome families of the Diocese of Pittsburgh to the Annual Blessing of Families at Saint Paul Cathedral in Oakland at 2:00 pm. All are welcome to the Cathedral to receive this special Blessing imparted by our bishops as they also take the oppor-tunity to thank families for the beautiful witness of love and faith that they share with us.

Tom Hanna, St. Therese ‘04 & Steel Valley ’08 Alumni, will be participating in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Man &

Woman of the Year fundraising campaign for blood cancer research. Tom has chosen to do this in honor of his Pap, who passed away from multiple myeloma. The campaign runs from March 8, 2018 -May 18, 2018. If you would wish to donate to

Tom’s campaign, go to h!p://pages.mwoy.org/wpa/pgh18/

thanna. All online donations are tax deductible. Thank you

in advance for your support for this great cause. Any ques-tions, please call 412-462-3526.

Parishioner to Rwanda

Kristen Deasy, a freshman at Temple University and longtime parishioner of St. Therese, will be traveling to Rwanda, Africa this summer for a mission trip with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). While serving in Africa, Kristen will be working alongside a Polish priest who has been in the country for over thirty years. She will be teaching English to school children, leading Scripture lessons, and partaking in door-to-door evangelization. Kristen is trying to raise $4,050.00 by June 8, 2018 in order to go on this missionary trip of service. If you would like to support Kristen and her mission to Rwanda, you can mail a check to her, payable to FOCUS. FOCUS is a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization, so your contribu-tions are tax-deductible. Kristen’s address is 3500 Timberwood Dr., Munhall, PA 15120. If you have any questions or would like to contact Kristen, her email is deasykristen@gmail.com. Please keep her in your prayers!

On another note, Kristen is featured in an upcoming documen-tary on WQED. Kristen’s part was filmed at St. Therese Church. The documentary is entitled Ink & Image: Tattoos That Heal. It

features different stories of individuals who have gotten tattoos for mental health and medical reasons. The documentary airs on WQED on Thursday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m.

SAINT THERESE OF LISIEUX MUNHALL, PA

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LENTEN REGULATIONS

1.) Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence in the United States.

2.) The obligation of abstinence (refraining from eating meat) begins at the age of 14. The law of fasting (limiting one self to one full meal and two lighter meals) obliges all between the ages of 18-59. No one should consider this obligation lightly.

3.) Those individuals who have a medical condition in which fasting may be considered harmful are not obliged to fast, but should perform some other act of penance or charity.

4.) Pastors and parents are to see to it that minors, though not bound by the law of fast and abstinence, are educated in the authentic sense of penance and encouraged to do acts of penance suitable to their age.

5.) All members of the Christian Faithful are encouraged to do acts of penance and charity during the Lenten season beyond what is prescribed by the law.

6.) As a general rule, a request for a dispensation from the obligation of abstinence on Fridays of Lent will not be considered unless some serious reason is present. The attendance at social events, banquets, wedding rehearsals or receptions, or funeral wakes are not considered suffi- cient reason to request a dispensation.

Called by Name -- We're all called to holiness, but what does that mean? How does God invite us to holiness through His perfect plan for our lives? High school men and women: don’t miss Called by Name, Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm at St. Paul Seminary! Come to explore our universal call to holiness as well as the particular vocations to priest-hood and the religious life. This event features Father Rick Martignetti, OFM, and Katrina Buchko as speakers. Father Levi Hartle will lead praise and Father Mike Ackerman, Vo-cations Director, will emcee the night. The evening includes Mass, dinner, dynamic talks, and a time of adoration. No cost. To register, visit PGHPriest.com by April 6.

Deacon Formation Program

Want to Learn about the Diaconate? Four information ses-sions are scheduled for men from parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh who are interested in learning about the ministry of deacons, their service to the Church, and the qualifications for admission to the next class of the Deacon Formation Program. All sessions will take place in Domenec Hall at Saint Paul Seminary, 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205: * Monday, April 9 – 7 to 9 p.m. * Saturday, April 14 – 9 to 11 a.m. * Wednesday, April 18 – 7 to 9 p.m. * Wednesday, April 25 – 7 to 9 p.m.

No registration is needed. Wives of prospective applicants are encouraged to attend. Questions may be directed to dea-cons@diopitt.org or 412-456-3124. For more information: www.diopitt.org/permanent-diaconate.

Are You Called to Serve? The Diocese of Pittsburgh is initi-ating the nomination and application process for admitting a new class of interested and qualified men from diocesan par-ishes into the Deacon Formation Program. Prospective appli-cants should be between 30 and 59 years old, in full commun-ion with the Church, active in their faith, and hold at least a bachelor’s degree. They should consult their pastor about sub-mitting a nomination on their behalf. The deadline for nomi-nations is May 15, 2018. Applications without a pastor’s nom-ination will not be considered. Questions may be directed to deacons@diopitt.org or 412-456-3124. For more information: www.diopitt.org/permanent-diaconate.

Come join the 31st Ward Community Action Group on

Earth Day, April 21st for our Annual Spring Clean-Up.

Want to celebrate EARTH DAY?

Need some Community Service hours? Do you just want to help make the neighborhood cleaner

Then come join the 31st Ward Community Action Group on Earth Day, April 21st for our Annual Spring Clean-up.

DATE: APRIL 21, 2018 TIME: 10AM

LOCATION: MCBRIDE PARK

Trash bags, gloves, and safety vests will be provided

Food & drink will be provided before & after to all volunteers

For more information please contact: Diane at 412-462-3440. Or visit our website: www.31stwardCAG.

Padre Pio’s Relics at Saint Paul Cathedral - On Wednes-day, April 4 and Thursday, April 5, a number of relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) will be at Saint Paul Ca-thedral in Oakland for veneration by the faithful. The relics will be on display beginning with the 12:05 p.m. Mass cele-brated by Bishop Zubik on April 4 and will conclude that day at 8:00 p.m. The time of veneration will continue on April 5 at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude that day at 8:00 p.m. Saint Pio was a Capuchin Franciscan priest in Italy who received the stigmata, the wounds of Christ, and devoted himself to heal-ing in the name of Jesus. The Saint Pio Foundation, which is sponsoring this spiritual opportunity, will have an area where the faithful can purchase books and devotional items related to Saint Pio. Please consider visiting the cathedral as we

commemorate the 50th anniversary of Saint Pio’s death.

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