DIVINE MERCY PARISH SundaY, January 24, 2021 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Epiphany Church Saint Mary of Mercy Church 184 Washington Place 202 Stanwix Street Pittsburgh PA 15219 Pittsburgh PA 15222 ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Mass Intentions 164 Washington Place Pittsburgh, PA 15219 To request a Mass intention, please call www.divinemercypgh.org [email protected] or email the Parish Office at [email protected] or visit 412-471-0257 divinemercypgh.org to complete an online form. CLERGY TEAM PARISH STAFF Join our Parish Family
Pastor Coordinator of Communication Visit our website at Reverend Christopher D. Donley And Special Events www.divinemercypgh.org or call the [email protected] Renée Driscoll parish office. [email protected] Deacon Prayer Requests Samuel Toney Director of Operations [email protected] Charles Goetz If you would like to be added to our [email protected] prayer request board please contact Deacon Candidate the office or email (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel) Music Minister/Director of Liturgy [email protected] John P. Corcoran Matthew Radican [email protected] [email protected] Bulletin Requests
In Residence Music/Outreach Minister If you would like to have information included in the bulletin, please contact Reverend Edward Bryce Cassandra Acree Reverend Edward Muge [email protected] the Parish Office at [email protected]. Reverend Augustine Wayii Office Manager Seminarians Cynthia Goetz Schedule a Meeting Anthony Pampena [email protected] To make an appointment with Fr. Chris, [email protected] contact Cindy at (Saint John XXIII) Wedding Coordinator [email protected] Renew the ‘I do’ Xavier Engle Dolores Shipe Join us on Flocknote [email protected] [email protected]
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Assistant Coordinator to the Red Door Please visit us, as we have been pleased to be a “very little Sister Pawla Witula ZSJM tiny” channel of God’s mercy to everyone who enters the [email protected] church of Saint Mary of Mercy through the opening of the Welcome Center. With Divine Mercy materials and with the presence of one of the Sisters of Merciful Jesus from the congregation desired by Jesus Himself, the Welcome Center We continue to have our parish office remain has already been an amazing source of hope, consolation, closed to the public. and blessing to so many people! If you would like to visit our new facility at the entrance of Saint Mary of Mercy Church, Our staff is still working and will return calls and emails in a please email [email protected]. timely manner.
TV MINISTRY THE RED DOOR MINISTRY Saint Faustina Gate
Daily noon Mass at Saint Mary of Mercy can be live streamed or viewed on: Lunch Monday through Thursday Comcast channel 95 Monday through Saturday 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Verizon Fios channel 472 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Pittsburgh’s Faith and Family channel 40.9 Friday www.christianassociatestv.org. Dinner 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Monday through Friday Mass can also be accessed through our 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM website at www.divinemercypgh.org. Weekly Mass Intentions Date Time Mass Intention Saturday, January 23 Noon Mary Frissora + (Duane Lukitsh) 4:00 PM People of Divine Mercy Parish Sunday, January 24 10:00 AM Mary and John Leopardi + (Dino Ciabattoni and Debbie DiBucci) Noon Charlotte A. Webber (John F. Webber) Monday, January 25 Noon Steve Theis + (The Rounding Family) Tuesday, January 26 Noon Deceased Members of the John P. Harris Family (Cynthia Hahn Yothers) Wednesday, January 27 Noon James Kennedy + (Red Door Ministry) Thursday, January 28 Noon Dr. Steven Theis + (Rev. Christopher D. Donley) Friday, January 29 Noon People of Divine Mercy Parish Saturday, January 30 Noon People of Divine Mercy Parish 4:00 PM Esther Marie Heinz + (John and Sara Donley) Sunday, January 31 10:00 AM People of Divine Mercy Parish Noon Sara and Ted Baldwin + (Janis Baldwin)
2021 Mass Intentions SCHEDULE Due to the fluidity of COVID-19 changes, we will do our best to accommodate your Mass intention requests.
Contribution Totals 1.11.21 through 1.17.21
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, FIRST COLLECTION $2,366.91 and I will give you rest." - Matt 11:28 PARISH SHARE $80.00 Weekday Masses Confessions in Advent CHURCH BUILDING UPKEEP $102.00
Saint Mary of Mercy Church Saint Mary of Mercy Church RED DOOR $2,143.00 Monday-Saturday Monday-Friday Noon 12:30PM-1:00PM TV MINISTRY $15.00 SOLEMNITY OF MARY $48.00 Weekend Masses Eucharistic Adoration in Advent SAINT ANTHONY’S SCHOOL/ $162.00 Saint Mary of Mercy Church Saturday 4PM Saint Mary of Mercy Church DEPAUL INSTITUE
Epiphany Church Monday-Friday TOTAL $4,916.91 Sunday 10AM
Saint Mary of Mercy Church 12:30PM-1:00PM IMPORTANT REMINDER Sunday Noon THE BANK WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT CHECKS
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Congratulations and Blessings to Aedan James Grant!
Aedan, son of Christon and Alyssa Grant, celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on January 9th at Saint Mary of Mercy Church. Our parish community rejoices with you as we welcome you into the Holy Catholic Parents: Christon and Alyssa Grant Church, to grow in faith, serve others and join us in the praise of God. Priest: Fr. Ed Muge Proxy's: Tom and Delia Barr
Contribution Letters
Please expect to receive year end contribution letters by January 31, 2021. If you do not receive your letter by then, please contact the office at [email protected] or call 412-471-0257.
40 Days for Life Kick-Off Mass and Procession
Join 40 Days for Life on Tuesday, February 16th for the Lenten campaign kick-off Mass at Epiphany Church at 6pm with Bishop Waltersheid presiding. Following the Mass, there will be a Eucharistic procession from Epiphany Church to Planned Parenthood on Liberty Ave. If you cannot attend this kick-off event, please pray for the Lord’s protection and provision and for the end of abortion. Consider joining Divine Mercy Parish for the following scheduled days of prayer: Thursday’s from 1pm to 3pm February 18 and 25 March 4, 11, 18 and 25
Return to the Lord, a night of Adoration, confession, and Lectio Divina, returns on Saturday, February 6th at Saint Mary of Mercy Church from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. It is a night of readings, meditative music, as well as Thank you to the CCHS Boys Hockey team for movement of the faithful into confession donating clothes to Red Door! The need for warm and quiet prayer. meals, clothes and shelter for those in our All are welcome to attend! community remains constant. We wouldn’t be able to do this work without your help! Catechesis Corner
House Blessing and Candlemas
House Blessing Throughout the liturgical year, the Catholic Church gives us traditions, feasts and celebrations to encourage us to live our faith with greater understanding of God and His love for us. Some of these traditions or feasts have been lost with generations gone by – while others are misunderstood. Let’s start with a New Year’s tradition, the house blessing. Have you ever seen doorways with chalk-written letters and numbers at the top? Have you wondered what it is and why it’s up there?
The blessing of your doorways is a beautiful practice of inviting God into your home; dedicating the year to Him, while asking for blessings on all who enter - those who live, visit and work there. The inscription is the year, combined with crosses and the letters C, M, and B, which carry a double meaning - the names of the three Kings who visited Jesus in His first home: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar and an abbreviation of the Latin phrase, Christus mansionem benedicat, which means “May Christ bless the house”. It looks like this: 20+C+M+B+21.
To bless your home, take a packet with the blessed chalk and follow the directions.
Candlemas Forty days after Jesus’ birth, on February 2nd, we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the revelation of Jesus as the “Light of the World”. In accord with Jewish tradition, Joseph and Mary present Jesus in the Temple where they meet Simeon and Anna, who tell us of the great significance of this event. Simeon, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, knew he would not die without seeing the Messiah. Recognizing Jesus, Simeon took Him in his arms and said, “Master, now You are dismissing Your servant in peace, according to Your word; for my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to Your people Israel.” Luke 2:29-32 As Simeon blessed them, he revealed that suffering will precede the victory of the Light. He said to our Blessed Mother, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.” Luke 2:34-35
These blessed candles symbolize the revelation of Jesus, the “Light of the World,” to the people. Take them home; and as you light them, pray that you and your family will make Christ present to those you meet in your daily lives.
This new year is filled with hope and promise – opportunities abound to grow our vital ministries, explore new ways to share the good news of Christ’s love, and reflect His care and mercy to those in need throughout the community. To continue to make a difference in 2021, Divine Mercy is reaching out to our parishioners. Begin the new year with eGiving to help sustain and build ministries throughout 2021 that reflect the promise of God’s love. The need is great in our community, and your generous online gifts will help people all around us.
We prayerfully request that you consider signing up for eGiving from your computer, smartphone or tablet. You can set up a recurring donation or make a one-time gift.
Sign up today by visiting faith.direct/PA1051, or text ‘Enroll’ to 412-415-7067.
Thank you for your continued support of our parish family.
God Bless You,
Fr. Chris
Fr. Chris’ Weekly Book Recommendation As the reading of bad books fills the mind with worldly and poisonous sentiments; so, on the other hand, the reading of pious works fills the soul with holy thoughts and good desires. St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
Exorcism: The Battle Against Satan and His Demons Fr. Vincent Lampert Emmaus Road Publishing
At a time when many Christians no longer practice their faith, there has been an increase in the attention given to the devil and his devious ways. Because the devil seeks to destroy and separate us from God, all Catholics must be on guard. In this book, Fr. Vincent P. Lampert, a seasoned exorcist, presents authentic Catholic teaching on the devil and his plan against humanity. Providing a window into the merciful ministry of exorcism, Fr. Lampert equips Catholics with the knowledge necessary to avoid become vulnerable to spiritual attack. In Exorcism, you'll learn how the Church selects and trains priests for the ministry of exorcism; where and how the devil operates in the world, and what Scripture has to say about it; why it is vital for Catholics to live a vibrant life of faith; what to do if you suspect the presence of the demonic in your life or in others and how to fend off spiritual attack and build a stronger relationship with God.
Saint of the Week
By our devotion to the saints, our heavenly brothers and sisters in Christ who have gone before us, and by their prayers of intercession, fraternal charity is exercised, which contributes to the unity of the Church and aids us on our pilgrim journey.
Saint John Bosco
Feast Day: January 31
John Bosco was born on August 16, 1815 in the village of Becchi in northern Italy. His parents were poor farmers and his father died when he was only two. His mother, Margarita, taught him how to work and most importantly to recognize God in life’s fortunes and misfortunes. In 1841 as a young priest he came to work in
Turin. His spiritual guide, Joseph Cafasso, gave him the following advice: “go throughout the city and observe how the people are living everyday life”. The living standard of the workers was miserable and the youth were aimlessly wandering the city streets unemployed, lost and prone to crime and evil. He then made the decision to do all that he could to prevent the youth from getting into these tragic situations. On the feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 1841, Don Bosco met Bartholomew Garelli from Asti, a young boy who came to Turin to find work. Three days later he brought along nine more friends and after three months there were twenty-five. By the summer of 1842 there were 80 boys. In short, that’s how the Quote of the Week: oratory began and eventually his mother, Margarita, moved to Turin to help him. Amongst the boys for whom Don Bosco was father and teacher, there were those who wanted to follow him. Hence, the beginning of the Salesian Society – The Society of St. Francis de Sales. At the end of his life Don Bosco was able to say that over 3000 vocations came from his oratory. The greatest heritage that Don Bosco left the Church was his “preventive system” for the education of youth. When asked for the secret of his success, which transformed big institutions into a family of love, he answered with three words: reason, religion and kindness. When reasoning is used instead of threats, when God is the housemaster and when there is no fear but rather love, the end result is a true family. Don Bosco died on January 31, 1888. While on his deathbed, he whispered to his Salesians: “love each other as brothers. Do good to all and avoid evil..tell my boys that I am waiting for them in paradise. “Life of St. John Bosco.” Saint John Bosco Catholic Church, sjbparmaheights.org/about/life-of-st-john-bosco/. The Order of the Mass - Third Sunday of Ordinary Time B Music reprinted under One License A-735911 Opening Hymn Come, Christians Join to Sing
Kyrie Gloria Missa Simplex, R. Proulx Pres: Glory to God in the Highest...
All:
I. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world,
II. I. You take away the sins of the world, II.
I. You are seated at the right hand of the Father. II.
All:
Collect First Reading Jon 3:1-5, 10 The word of the LORD came to Jonah, saying: “Set out announcing, “Forty days more and Nineveh shall be for the great city of Nineveh, and announce to it the destroyed, “ when the people of Nineveh believed message that I will tell you.” So Jonah made ready and God; they proclaimed a fast and all of them, great and went to Nineveh, according to the LORD’S bidding. small, put on sackcloth. When God saw by their actions Now Nineveh was an enormously large city; it took how they turned from their evil way, he repented of three days to go through it. Jonah began his journey the evil that he had threatened to do to them; he did through the city, and had gone but a single day’s walk not carry it out.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 | Royce Nickel
Music: © 2015 Royce Nickel. Licensed in the Creative Commons by-nc-nd 3.0 Epistle 1 Cor 7:29-31 I tell you, brothers and sisters, the time is running out. not rejoicing, those buying as not owning, those using From now on, let those having wives act as not having the world as not using it fully. For the world in its them, those weeping as not weeping, those rejoicing as present form is passing away.
Gospel Acclamation Alleluia Solemnelle, Notre Dame Cathedral de Paris
The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the Gospel.
Gospel Jn 1:35-42 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee men.” Then they abandoned their nets and followed proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of him. He walked along a little farther and saw James, the fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were and believe in the gospel.” As he passed by the Sea of in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said the hired men and followed him. to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of
Homily Celebrant Creed I believe in one God, the Father of the Father before all ages. God salvation he came down from almighty, maker of heaven and from God, Light from Light, true heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was earth, of all things visible and God from true God, begotten, not incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and invisible. made, consubstantial with the became man. For our sake he was I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, Father; through him all things were crucified under Pontius Pilate, he the Only Begotten Son of God, born made. For us men and for our suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, I believe in one, holy, catholic and accordance with the Scriptures. the giver of life, who proceeds from apostolic Church. I confess one He ascended into heaven and is the Father and the Son, Baptism for the forgiveness of sins seated at the right hand of the who with the Father and the Son is and I look forward to the Father. He will come again in glory adored and glorified, resurrection of the dead and the life to judge the living and the dead who has spoken through the of the world to come. and his kingdom will have no end. prophets. Amen.
Universal Prayer The Liturgy of the Eucharist Offertory Abide With Me
Eucharistic Acclamations Missa Simplex | R. Proulx Sanctus
Mysterium Fidei
Amen
The Lord’s Prayer Agnus Dei Holy Cross Mass | David Clarke Isele Communion Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord
Blessing and Dismissal Celebrant Closing Hymn God’s Blessing Sends Us Forth
Postlude Organ Solo