7 April 2019 THE PARISHES OF SACRED HEART & SAINT RAPHAEL
Rev. Thomas Miller, Administrator 412-661-0187 ext. 122 or [email protected] Rev. John Sweeney, Sr. Parochial Vicar [email protected] Rev. Steve Palsa, Parish Chaplain 412-720-3554 [email protected] Rev. Edward Muge, In Residence Dr. William Hahn, Deacon [email protected] Mr. John Vaskov, Deacon 412-661-0187 ext. 117
SACRED HEART CONTACTS SAINT RAPHAEL CONTACTS
310 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 1118 Chislett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Parish Office: 412-661-0187 Parish Office: 412-661-3100 Fax: 412-661-7932 Fax: 412-661-0428 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: sacredheartsaintraphael.org * new site! Website: sacredheartsaintraphael.org *new site! Facebook: www.facebook.com/sacredheartpittsburgh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/straphaelpgh/
Office Hours: Weekdays 8:00AM - 4:00PM Office Hours: Weekdays 9:00AM - 5:00PM *Office closed for lunch 12:00 - 12:30PM Pastoral Associate & Coordinator of Religious Education Pastoral Associate & Coordinator of Religious Education Sharon Smoller Sharon Smoller x118 [email protected] [email protected] Music Director Organist Darlene Kiniry Mary Ann Cooper Evangelization & Outreach Choir Director Jack Shaw Alianna Whiteaker-Chudecke 412-508-5383
Evangelization & Outreach Business Manager Jack Shaw Charles Goetz x111 412-508-5383 Secretary Business Manager Barb Melick x110 [email protected] [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Safe Environment Coordinator Gregory Caridi x113 Melissa Nosenchuck [email protected] [email protected]
Administrative Assistant & Safe Environment Coordinator Care Minister Melissa Nosenchuck x110 Eddie Wamala 661-3100 [email protected] [email protected]
SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 325 Emerson Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15206 SAINT RAPHAEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal 1154 Chislett St. • Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Mrs. Kate Taylor 412-441-1582 Principal Phone 412-441-1582 Mrs. Angela Manchini x122 Fax 412-441-2798 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone 412-661-3100 Website: www. sacredheartpgh.org Fax 412-661-0428 Email: [email protected] Website: straphaelphg.org/school PARISH MEMBERSHIP Every family and adult should be registered as a practicing member Facebook: of the parish. http://www.facebook.com/strapahelschool/ Sacred Heart: Call the parish office: 412-661-0187 Saint Raphael: Call the parish office: 412-661-3100 Diocese Victim Assistance BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS [email protected] Abuse Hotline: Please submit 10 days prior to date you would like it to appear. Earlier before holidays. 1-888-808-1235
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION The Diocese requires a 6-month preparation period; a pre- Sacred Heart: Saturday 3:30-4:30PM, 2nd Sundays after marriage course is also required for each couple. Masses, or by appointment. Sacred Heart: Call the parish office to speak with a priest. Saint Raphael: Wednesday 6:00-7:00PM; Saturday 3:15- Saint Raphael: Call the parish office to speak with a priest. 3:45PM, 2nd Sundays after Masses, or by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM RCIA By Appointment. Pre-Baptismal program required for parents. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Contact Sharon Smoller at Interested in becoming a Catholic? 412-661-0187 ext.118 or [email protected]. RCIA is a process of discernment and formation. Contact Sharon Smoller at 412-661-0187 ext.118 or [email protected].
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
For those seriously ill, preparing for surgery, or the elderly.
Please call Fr. Steve Palsa - Parish Chaplain 412-720-3553
Farewell!
The Lord has done great At Father Thom’s request, he wishes to greet you at the church things for us; door after Mass instead of having a we are filled with joy farewell reception!
With best wishes and prayers, we ask God's blessing on May the road rise up to Father Thom Miller meet you, as he begins a time of transition. We are grateful for his many gifts May the wind be always at that he shared with Saint Raphael your back. and Sacred Heart. May the sun shine warm As a community of faith "On upon your face, Mission for the Church Alive," we welcome Father Joseph Mele and the rains fall soft upon who will be the new administrator your fields, for our grouping beginning next Monday, April 8th. and until we meet again , may God hold you in the We pray that the Holy Spirit will palm of his hand! guide each of us to help build the kingdom of God, plant the seeds of faith and cultivate the Good News in the hearts of each person! FOOD BASKETS AT SACRED HEART SACRED HEART CHURCH When you are preparing your envelope for Sunday, please 310 SHADY AVE. remember to bring along non-perishable food items for the PITTSBURGH, PA 15206 poor, and place them in the baskets in the lobbies of the church. The food is given to East End Cooperative Ministry to be distributed to the needy in our area. Your participation in MASS SCHEDULE this food collection is appreciated.
First Saturday, April 6 - Lenten Weekday April Food of the Month: 8:30AM Randy Brackenbury Peanut Butter 3:30PM Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:30PM (Vigil)*TM For the People BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Sunday, April 7 - Fifth Sunday of Lent Please submit all article for the bulletin 10 days before you 9:00AM*TM Living & Deceased members of the would like it to appear Coraluppi & Tonzig Families (earlier during the holiday season). 11:30AM*TM Adrian Ausareny [email protected]. 4:00PM Adoration & Evening Prayer 7:45PM Spiritual & Physical Renewal of the Schieb & Cukas Families
Monday, April 8 - Lenten Weekday Sacred Heart Fish Fry 12:05PM Melissa McCague & Deceased Members of the McCague Family Fridays of Lent 5:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday, April 9 - Lenten Weekday 12:05PM Spiritual & Physical Renewal of the Cukas & Migmogma Families School Cafeteria – Emerson Street entrance 12:30PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Take Out Orders
Wednesday, April 10 - Lenten Weekday Call 412-361-3131 12:05PM Rosemary Cohn between 4:00 and 6:30 pm
Thursday, April 11 - Saint Stanislaus 12:05PM George, Anna, & Antonio Costa Dinners: fried fish, baked fish, fried shrimp with cole slaw and mac or fries Friday, April 12 - Lenten Weekday 8:30AM John McCartan A la carte: fried or baked fish sandwich, 2:15PM Children’s Stations of the Cross cheese pizza, french fries, macaroni, cole 7:00PM Stations of the Cross slaw and halushki Saturday, April 13 - Saint Martin I 3:30PM Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:30PM Brian Robert Dickson Volunteers for the fish fry please contact Lynn Maola Sunday, April 14 - [email protected] or 412-361-3131. Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 9:00AM Giulio Parente 11:30AM John & Jane Zangrilli 4:00PM Adoration & Evening Prayer 7:45PM For the People
WEEKLY OFFERTORY
3/31/19
$6,176.70
2019 Parish Share Program
Diocesan Assigned Goal: $120,182.00
Pledged to date: $7,096/00 Eric Wright & Maria Blanco II
Sacred Heart Weekly Parish Schedule SACRED HEART MINISTRIES
Sunday, April 7 Prayer Chain Adoration & Evening Prayer 4:00PM Is a loved one suffering physically, emotionally, spiritually? Add yourself or loved one to the list so others can pray on his/ Tuesday, April 9 her behalf! It’s easy and simple by calling: 412-371-1423 or “Following the Mystic” 7:00 - 9:00PM 412-521-2930 (Bishop Winter Conference Room) Homebound Visits Wednesday, April 10 Are you or a family member homebound? We would be most Saint Vincent DePaul 6:00 - 8:00PM happy to bring Holy Communion to you. To arrange a visit, (Bishop Winter Conference Room) please call Sharon Smoller at 412-661-0187 ext.118 or Contemporary Choir 7:00PM [email protected] (Church) Saint Vincent de Paul Thursday, April 11 Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays monthly from 6:00-8:00PM in Hearts for Haiti 9:00AM -12:00PM the Bishop Winter Conference Center. New members always (Bishop Winter Conference Room) welcome. If in need, please call: 412-661-0187 x7.
Centering Prayer Group 7:00PM Young Adult Group (Bishop Winter Conference Center) Comprised of men and women in their 20s and 30s seeking to grow in their relationship with Christ in fellowship with other Choir Practice 7:45PM young adults. We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings (Choir Room) (except during Advent and Lent) in the Bishop Winter Conference Center to discuss the Sunday's upcoming readings. Friday, April 12 We also host social functions throughout the year, regularly Bible Study 10:00AM visit the Highland Care Nursing Home, and switch things up (Bishop Winter Conference Room) during Advent and Lent with specific events to help us enter these holy seasons. Feel free to send organizer Joe Wingenfeld an email at [email protected] if you have any questions.
DONUT HOUR ADORATION AND EVENING PRAYER Please join us for donuts and coffee The Liturgy of the Hours is prayed by in the Sacred Heart Auditorium religious, clergy and laity at various times (doors facing Emerson Street) throughout the day. Evening Prayer after the 9:00AM Mass today. consists of a hymn, three psalms, a reading from Scripture, the Canticle of Mary, intercessions, the Lord’s Prayer and a final prayer. You are invited to Adora- tion and Evening Prayer at Sacred Heart CHURCH DECORATING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED the Sundays of Lent. Adoration begins at Sacred Heart Church will be decorating for Easter on Satur- 4:00 pm. Evening Prayer concludes the day, April 20, 2019 beginning at 9 am. If you are able to help Holy Hour. This is a special opportunity to out, please contact Sharon Smoller at spend time with the Lord and then share in [email protected] or 412.661.0187 x118. the prayer of the Church!
MASS INTENTIONS
The Mass book is now open for intentions for the remainder of 2019. Please Note: When requesting a Mass, please give the office your telephone number so that you can be notified if there is a change in the Mass schedule.
SAINT RAPHAEL MINISTRIES SAINT RAPHAEL CHURCH Homebound Visits 1154 CHISLETT ST. Please call the Parish Center to arrange for visits or Holy PITTSBURGH, PA 15206 Communion to be brought to the sick at home.
Food Bank MASS SCHEDULE We invite you to consider donating generously to our food bank. The number of families we serve has Mass intentions are also available at the Villa. increased to 26. You can make a special donation in the please Contact the Parish Center. form of food, or money (to be used to purchase food. Make checks payable to St. Raphael). Check the list on First Saturday, April 6 - Lenten Weekday the cabinet in the back of the church to see what is 3:15PM Sacrament of Reconciliation needed. Food Bank operates on the first and third 4:00PM For the People of the Parish Thursday of the month from 1 to 2 p.m. The Food Bank is for all families living within the parish lines of St. Raphael and Messiah Lutheran Churches. You are Sunday, April 7 - Fifth Sunday of Lent eligible if you are on a fixed income, are having financial 9:00AM Domenic Gullia (Pat & Vicki D’Acunto) difficulties, or are on public assistance. 11:00AM Angelina Mariangela & Paolo Liberto (Cencettina & Vitoria Liberto) Due to the fact that the 3rd Thursday in April (food bank distribution day) falls on Holy Thursday. We are moving the distribution day to Wednesday April 17th 1pm -2pm. If you Monday, April 8 - Lenten Weekday have any question please contact the parish office. 9:00AM Vittoria & Venerando Costa (Family) 1:30PM Villa: Giuseppi & Giovanna Valotta (Joanne Marcello) “SCOUTING FOR FOOD” Tuesday, April 9 - Lenten Weekday April is Scouting for Food month with the Boy 9:00AM Katherine Joller (Valerie Kish) Scouts of America. The Cub Scout Pack 343, 10:30AM Villa: Dolores Kuzmanko (Nieces) chartered to St. Raphael Parish will be collecting
Wednesday, April 10 - Lenten Weekday non-perishable grocery items for the St. Raphael 3:00PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Food Bank before all Masses on April 13-14. We 6:00PM Sacrament of Reconciliation are looking for canned goods, especially fruits, cereals, 7:00PM Philomena Ciramella (Family) packaged meals and other items. Cleaning supplies, including laundry detergent and toilet tissue are particularly needed at Thursday, April 11 - Saint Stanislaus this time. Monetary donations will be accepted by the cub 9:00AM Angelina Liberto and Amanda & Nando Costa scouts also. Thank you for the support of the food bank. (Family) 11:00AM Villa: Dolores Kuzmanko (Nieces)
Friday, April 12 - Lenten Weekday WOMEN'S MOVIE NIGHT 9:00AM Patricia Hugar (Lunch Group) All women of Sacred Heart & Saint Raphael are welcome for 2:00PM Children's Stations of the Cross the film “A Man For All Seasons” and discussion. 7:00PM Stations of the Cross Saint Raphael’s Activity Building Saturday, April 13th at 7:00PM Saturday, March 13 - Saint Martin I 3:15PM Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00PM Bruno & Josephine Cianflone (Lucia & Pasquale Didomenico) Monthly Calendar Raffle Tickets RETURN POLICY: Stubs and unsold tickets must be returned by the 1st of the month. Sunday, March 14 - If your ticket wins, but has not been returned to the Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Parish Center on time, the winnings will not be honored. 9:00AM Maria & Antonio Marcello PAYOUT PROCESS: Winning checks to be (Joanne Marcello) expected 2-4 weeks after winning number is drawn. 11:00AM For the People **DOUBLE DRAWING DOES NOT QUALIFY** Date: Winning No: Winner’s Name: Amount: 3/18 #028 50.00 2019 Parish Share Program Chuck Graswick 3/19 #618 Unsold 50.00 Diocesan assigned goal: $126,954.00 3/20 #322 Rich Zielmanski 50.00 3/21 #073 Dave Beeson, Jr. 50.00 3/22 #331 50.00 WEEKLY OFFERTORY: 3/24/19 John Kumer 3/23 50.00 $5,528.00 #123 Paul Penezic
FAITH DIRECT: March 3/24 #827 Ken Martin 100.00
$6,422.00 3/25 #301 Judy Greyda 50.00 Saint Raphael Parish Schedule SAINT RAPHAEL FISH FRY Sunday, April 7
Personal Finance 101 7:00 - 9:00PM WHY COOK WHEN WE WILL FOR YOU?! ((Multi-purpose Room) (Take-out available too!)
Monday, April 8 Every Friday during Lent, including Good Friday
Scripture Study 7:00 - 8:30PM (All Angels Conference Room) th th March 8 through April 19 from 4:30 - 7:30PM in the Multi-Purpose Room Tuesday, April 9
Bereavement Workshop 7:00 - 9:00PM In addition to the traditional fried fish, we also offer baked (All Angels Conference Room) fish, haluski, macaroni and cheese, pierogies, shrimp, and
Choir 7:15 - 9:00PM weekly specials.
Wednesday, April 10 Stop in to try our new and true Pittsburgh sandwich THE RAIDER Adoration 8:00AM - 5:00PM Confession 6:00 - 7:00PM 2 Slices of Mancini’s bread piled high with fried fish, French fries, and coleslaw Knights of Columbus 6:30 - 10:00PM (Multi-purpose Room) Volunteers for the fish fry can contact Jerry Maloney at [email protected] Saturday, April 13
Centering Prayer Group 9:00 - 10:30AM (Multi-purpose Room)
Ladies Movie Night 7:00PM - 10:00PM (Activities Building)
SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT! Our 8th grade is having a bake sale each Friday during the fish HOLY THURSDAY SEVEN CHURCH VISITATION th fry. Proceeds from the bake sale will go toward the 8 grade This year will begin immediately following Mass field trip. at 7 p.m. We will leave from St. Raphael and go directly to St. Mary’s Glenshaw, St. Ursula, St. Bonaventure, St. Patrick, St. Stanislaus, Immaculate Heart of Mary and back to St. ATTENTION! Raphael. Please call Candy Venezia (412-361- At the 11:00AM Mass at St. Raphael’s on Sunday, March 31, 8916) by April 17th to reserve your seat. someone purchased a raffle ticket for the Sisters of St. Joseph Only reserved seats will be guaranteed. The cost again this benefit—but DID NOT fill out the STUB. If you have the year is $5.00, which will be collected prior boarding. ticket with numbers: 8871 and 4654—please contact the Development Office of the Sisters at 724-869-6574 to give them your contact information. Thank you. Sanctuary Candles April 7th Patty Cristiano (Candy & Pete Venezia) April8th Deceased Members of the Colarusso & Schedule for Weekend April 13 & 14, 2019 Zappia Families (Cynthia Colarusso) April9th Mr. & Mrs. Raymond E. and Mary R. Altar Lectors EMoHC Kramer (Daughter, Linda) Servers April 10th Philomena Ciramella (Family) April 11th Tom Wysocki, Sr. (Family) Anthony Mannella Lydia Morris Grace April 12th Sam Sorbo (Daughters) 4:00 Mary Lido Ramacciotti DiGiacomo April 13th Giuseppe & Rosario Castellano PM McDonald Olivia (Candida Castellano) Denny McManus DiGiacomo April 14th Domenic & Mary Gullia Michael Murphy (Pat & Vicki D’Acunto) Deacon Susan Cugini 9:00 Danielle Dorothy Delaney Robert Lemon This year's MACC Easter Egg Hunt will be on AM Leach Miles Wienand Saturday, April 6th from 12:00 to 2:00PM on the Albert Dongilli church lawn and in the multi-purpose room. Bring Deborah Devine your own bag or basket. Other activities include a spring-themed craft, cookie decorating and a selfie station. Deacon Denise Keller The event is FREE, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 11:00 Michael Knecht Ed LoPresti Janice LoPresti Please email the name(s) and age(s) of participating children AM Seamus Knecht to [email protected] by Wednesday, March 27th. John Matia Pam Matia SACRED HEART SCHOOL NEWS MON 4/8 TUES 4/9 WED 4/10 THURS 4/11 FRI 4/12
English Festival Yoga for Kids English Festival Book Club Book Club Math 24
Yoga for Kids Fish Fry
CORRECTION: In conjunction with Sacred Heart Parish, the school will collect peanut butter to be con- The recipient of the Carson Award is tributed to the food bank run by the East End Cooperative Ministry.
KATHERINE HELWICK. Each month, the Christian Leadership Team members encourage all of us to contribute a different featured Congratulations! food to share with our neighbors in need. Thank you for your support. SAINT RAPHAEL SCHOOL NEWS MON 4/8 TUES 4/9 WED 4/10 THURS 4/11 FRI 4/12
Sarris Candy Pick-up 2:30PM
SPRING BINGO KINDERGARTEN NEWS: Sunday, April 28, 2019 Our Kindergarteners have been busy bees welcoming Spring in our classroom and venturing outdoors, now that it is getting Doors open at 11:45AM warmer. We have expanded our vocabulary, are writing Early birds start at 1:00PM longer sentences and preparing for Easter!
Advanced tickets are $30 and may be purchased at the Saint Raphael School & Parish Office. (412-661-0288) or $35 at the door.
Over $3,400 in Prizes
Do you (or does someone you know) own a business? If so, would you be interested in advertising the business in our school yearbook? For Business Yearbook ads we have the following prices: $10.00 for a 1/4 page $20.00 for a 1/2 page $40.00 for a full page Please send a copy of the material for the ad to the school in an envelope marked yearbook or scan and email to Ali Wilson at [email protected] or [email protected]. Payments should be sent to the school. Checks should be written out St. Raphael School. Please write Business yearbook ad in the memo line of the check. Deadline for submission is April 8th.
The St. Raphael's Bazaar Committee is looking for help with the Chinese Auction. If you're interested in helping, or even helping to coordinate, please contact Ed LoPresti: [email protected] or 412-781-3048).
RESPECT LIFE
Wednesday Adoration
Every Wednesday at St. Raphael Church 8:00 am until 7:00 pm Mass
Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:00 – 4:00 pm & 6:00 – 7:00 pm 6:30 pm Rosary 7:00 pm Mass
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is Christ’s gift to the Church to ensure the forgiveness he so generously extends will be made available to every member of the Church.
THE LIVING STATIONS SAFE ENVIRONMENT REMINDER The fourth and fifth grades of St. Raphael Elementary School will be presenting "The ALL VOLUNTEERS - whether for a day, a week, or entire Living Stations". It is a re-enactment of Jesus' school year - MUST have all their Diocesan clearances up to suffering, crucifixion and death. This will take date. If you have already registered with the Diocese please place on Friday, April 5th at 1:30 pm. Come log in to the Safe Environment database on the Diocesan and join with us in this prayerful performance. The students website (diopitt.org) or email Melissa Nosenchuck at have been working very hard in preparation for you. [email protected]. If you have not completed your clearances they can be done online at diopitt.org under the “Volunteer” tab.
WINTER WARMING STATION It's that time of year again! Temperatures are consistently below freezing and many are seeking warmth. At Catholic
Charities we have a tradition of welcoming everyone, and those we see at our Warming Station are no exception. To serve them, we rely on your generous donations. YOU make the Warming Station a reality year after year. This year you DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE AWAY FROM can help through the following: THE CATHOLIC CHURCH? DONATE Donate ONLINE or call (412) 456-6912 today to help keep our neighbors warm. Only one third of Catholics attend Mass on a regular basis - GIVE Help us keep our supplies stocked. We are in need Let’s invite them back! of: Ground coffee, sugar packets, small snacks, oatmeal, and GLOVES. Contact us at (412) 456-6969 Visit CatholicsComeHome.org to: or [email protected] to make a donation. VOLUNTEER We are also in need of volunteers to help serve. View the TV commercials that are helping bring hundreds of Please contact Katya Slater at (412) 456-6986 thousands of souls back “home” to the Church. or [email protected]. Learn and grow deeper in your faith, support this ministry, and We know that we are called to feed the share the web page with your friends and family. hungry and shelter the homeless. The “Like” CCH on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ kindness of our funders and donors make caholicscomehome.otg it possible for us to open our doors to the warming station 7 days a week as a place Help bring your friends and loved ones where the hungry can be fed and the cold back to the Catholic Church! and homeless can find safe shelter. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 7th PLEASE NOTE Sunday: Is 43:16-21/Ps 126:1 -2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/Phil 3:8- 14/Jn 8:1-11 Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62/Ps Both parish offices WILL BE CLOSED on 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [4ab]/Jn 8:12-20 Holy Thursday, Good Friday, & Easter Monday. Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9/Ps 102:2 -3, 16-18, 19-21 [2]/Jn 8:21 The entire staff wishes you a blessed -30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Easter Triduum. [52b]/Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9/Ps 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [8a]/Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13/Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7 [cf. 7]/Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28/Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 [cf. 10d]/ Jn 11:45-56 Next Sunday: Lk 19:28-40/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 [2a]/Phil 2:6-11/Lk 22:14--23:56 or 23:1-49
SACRED HEART - SAINT RAPHAEL YOUNG ADULT GROUP
Seven Churches Tour: 4/18/19 Following the 7:00PM Masses. ON MISSION FOR THE CHURCH ALIVE! Meet at either Sacred Heart of Saint Raphael. Go, and From Now On Do Not Sin Any More – Jesus encoun- The Sacred Heart-Saint Raphael Young Adult Group, Young ter with the woman in today’s Gospel may be one of the most Adult Catholics in Oakland, and Maria Goretti Parish will beautiful presented in the Scriptures. Jesus saves the woman share a combined Seven Churches Tour on Pittsburgh’s East from near certain death as the scribes and Pharisees are ready End. The Seven Churches Tour is a long held Catholic tradi- to stone her on account of her sins. Jesus stops them in their tion dating back to the 14th century, most popular in urban tracks as he says, “let the one among you who is without sin be areas with a special focus on prayer, reflection, and adoration. the first to throw a stone at her.” More importantly, he works If you are attending the Sacred Heart Mass, email Joe at sa- to transform her heart and her life through his words and ac- [email protected] to RSVP. If you are attending tions of forgiveness, not condemnation. How encouraging it is Mass at Saint Raphael, email Brendan at [email protected]. to hear Jesus say, “neither do I condemn you. Go, and from We are looking for volunteers to drive between the churches in now on do not sin any more.” Those words are not meant only a spirit of fellowship and to simplify logistics. for that woman, but also for us. We hear Jesus speak those Please indicate if you would be willing to drive in your RSVP. words in prayer as we turn to him for strength when we know we’ve done wrong. We also hear those words from the priest in Confession as our sins are forgiven and we are sent forth, “the Lord has freed you from your sins. Go in peace!” As we are restored to union with God in Reconciliation, and strength- ened in the unity as we deepen our relationship with him, our NEED TO SEND A GIFT? WANT TO HELP OTHERS? unity with our sisters and brothers in the Body of Christ is also Think outside the basket for great gift renewed. This unity can only serve us well as we journey to- boxes from Baskets of Goodness, an gether On Mission for The Church Alive! May we be inspired online retail social enterprise of not to build each other up as we build up our Church. Visit Catholic Charities. You’ll find the onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed. perfect gift to brighten someone’s day while helping others. All purchases pass the good along since proceeds from the sale will support the programs of Catholic Charities, serving all in the time of greatest need regardless of religious affiliation. Vis- LIFELINE OF LISTENING FRIENDS it our website at www.basketsofgoodness.com to learn more A Grief & Loss program to help people navigate through the and sign-up for a 20% discount on your first order. For more grieving process. Grieving the loss of someone we love is one information, contact us at [email protected]. of the hardest things we will have to do in this life – and it is best done with the help of “Listening Friends”. If you have lost a loved one two weeks ago or two years ago – you are encouraged to come. To register or for information, please contact Jack Shaw at 412-508-5383. NEW GROUPING WEBSITE SUICIDE LOSS SUPPORT GROUPS Please visit our new combined parish website for useful “Lifeline of Listening Friends” is a faith-based program that information and helpful articles! offers support for people who are grieving a loss of a loved one due to suicide. For information and to find a support sacredheartsaintraphael.org group near you contact Jack Shaw at 412-508-5383. SACRED HEART - SAINT RAPHAEL BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS
FAITH FORMATION Please submit all article for the bulletin 10 days before you would like it to appear (earlier during the holiday season). Children’s Liturgy of the Word takes place [email protected]. this Sunday, April 7, 2019 during 9:00 a.m. Mass for children in grades K - 4. The chil- dren are dismissed with Sharon Smoller to the rectory library for the daily Mass readings and homily, and general intercessions. The children return to their pews for Liturgy of the Eucharist.
RCIA Third Scrutiny takes place during 11:30 a.m. Mass. In order to inspire the elect a desire for purification and redemption by Christ, three Scrutinies are celebrated. By this means, first , the elect are instructed gradually about the mystery of sin, from which the whole world and eve- ry person longs to be delivered and thus saved from its present and future consequences. Second, their spirit is filled with Christ the Redeemer, who is the living water (gospel of the Samaritan woman in the first scrutiny), the light of the world (gospel of the man born blind in the second scrutiny) and the resurrection and the life (gospel of Lazarus in the third scrutiny). From the first to the fi- nal scrutiny, the elect should progress in their perception of sin and their desire for salvation (143). Not only the elect should progress, but all of the baptized should be- come renewed of the perception of sin and a deeper de- sire for salvation. The Lord’s Prayer is presented to the elect today. The Lord’s Prayer fills the elect with a deeper realization of the new spirit of adoption by which they will call God their Father, especially in LENT 2019 the midst of the Eucharistic assembly. The Sacrament of Reconciliation On the day of resurrection, Jesus appeared to the apostles in the Upper Room, He said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of EASTER BLESSING OF FAMILIES any, they are forgiven; if you retain them, they are Each year the bishops of the Diocese of Pittsburgh welcome retained.” [John 20:22-13]. families to St. Paul’s Cathedral in the afternoon on Easter
Sunday. You are invited! Come meet Bishop David Zubik and auxiliary bishops William Waltersheid and William Winter. Tuesdays 12:30 – 1:30 pm @ Sacred Heart Families will receive an individual greeting, blessing and Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:00 pm @ St Raphael photograph. Our bishops will receive families any time be- Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm @ St Raphael tween 2:00 and 5:00 pm. Join us for this beautiful Saturdays 3:15 before 4:00 pm Mass @ St Raphael Easter tradition! Saturdays 3:30 before 4:30 pm Mass@ Sacred Heart
Wednesday, April 10 – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm SAFE ENVIRONMENT REMINDER “The Light Is On For You” Anyone who volunteers in the school or with the parish minis- @ St Raphael & Sacred Heart tries is REQUIRED by the diocese to be compliant with all Safe Environment clearances. You may not continue to volun- teer until your certifications are completed. If you are a parish minister, catechist, school or parish volunteer and unsure of your status, please check with Melissa Nosenchuck ([email protected]). If you have not registered on the Diocesan database you may do so by visiting www.diopitt.org and following the links. Thank you for your service to the parish!
HOLY WEEK 2019 SCHEDULE
Saint Raphael
Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 pm The Washing of Feet 7 Church Visitation Bus will depart after the Mass. The cost is $5. Contact Candy Venezia 412-361-8916. Church open for adoration until midnight
Good Friday: Devotions 12 noon Passion of the Lord 1:30 pm Collection for the Holy Land
Holy Saturday Blessing of Baskets 12 noon Easter Vigil 8:30 pm
Easter Sunday 9:00 am and 11:00 am Mass
Sacred Heart
Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 pm The Washing of Feet Collection for the Poor: St. Vincent de Paul Society & Friends of Haiti Church open for adoration until midnight
Good Friday: Passion of the Lord 1:30 pm Collection for the Holy Land
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 8:30 pm
Easter Sunday 9:00 am and 11:30 am Mass No 7:45 pm Mass on Easter Sunday
WHERE ARE THE SECRETS?
Secrets are hidden in plain sight throughout Sacred Heart Church. We invite you to join us in finding secrets in stained glass win- dows, bronze panels on the pulpit and sculptured panels on the walls, and even on the ceiling and on the floor. We explore these se- crets in the free Lenten Tour on Sunday, April 7, 2019, from 12:45-3:00 pm. Tour guides will be stationed throughout the Church to answer questions, point out hidden secrets, and describe fascinating artwork.
Throughout Sacred Heart Church secrets are hidden in plain sight. Where and what are those secrets?
In what area was this Mass celebrated? Look closely at the background. What does 395 represent?
What messages do the What is the secret hidden The first of its kind in history. bronze panels reveal? in plain sight? So many secrets!