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Most Precious Blood of Jesus

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Mass Schedule

Sundays: 8am Low ; 11am High Mass Monday: 12 Noon Tuesday: 12 Noon & 7pm Wednesday through Friday: 12 Noon 1st Friday of Month: 12 Noon & 7pm Saturday: 9am

Confession Schedule

Sundays: 7:30 to 9am; 10:30am to 12:30pm Monday: 11:30 to 11:55am Tuesday: 11:30 to 11:55am; 6:30 to 6:55pm Wednesday through Friday: 11:30 to 11:55am 1st Friday of Month: 11:30 to 11:55am; 6:30 to 6:55pm Saturday: 8:30 to 8:55am

Please consult weekly bulletin for modifications to the schedule (eg. Holy Days, Civil Holidays…). For Baptisms, Marriages, Visitation of the sick, Funerals, or Registration as a parishioner, please contact the Parish Office.

Clergy & Staff Contact Information Canon William Avis, Pastor Canon John O’Connor, Parochial Vicar Parish Office Gail Buchman, Administrative Assistant Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Fri: 9am to 2pm Gerry Redic, Business Manager John Rokosz, Music Director 3250 California Avenue Jeannine Goelz, Volunteer Coordinator Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Phone 412-761-1508 Pennsylvania Childline (report suspected child abuse) Fax: 412-761-6454 1-800-932-0313 Email: [email protected] Protection of Children and Youth (diocesan office) Website: mostpreciousbloodparish.org 1-888-808-1235

Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest

Veritatem Facientes In Caritate—Furthering the Truth in Charity Mass Intentions Upcoming Events

Sunday, December 1, 2019 IC Novena November 30th to December 8th—Novena in honor of 1st Sunday of , 1st Class—Violet the Immaculate Conception. 8AM + Albert Henchar (AMS) Sunday, December 1st—Baptism Preparation Class for 11AM Andrew M. Novak (Parents) Parents and God-Parents at 9:30am in school hall. Monday, December 2, 2019 IC Novena St. Bibiana, 3rd Class—Red Wednesday, December 25th—: 12am High of Advent (from 1st Sunday of Advent) Mass; 8am ; 11am High Mass 12noon Living & Deceased Members of the Aul & Greb Families (Jack & Mary Lou Aul & Family) Immaculate Conception Novena

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 IC Novena Each year, in all the apostolates of the Institute, we St. Francis Xavier, 3rd Class—White renew our consecration to Our Lady under her title of Commemoration of Advent Feria (from 1st Sunday of Advent) 12noon + George Hertrich (Margaret Hertrich) the Immaculate Conception. To draw all the more the 7PM Bruce Drummond (Lynette Shuster) fruits from this, a novena of preparation is held with Wednesday, December 4, 2019 IC Novena sermons and, following the Masses, devotions. The St. Peter Chrysologus, 3rd Class—White faithful may gain a partial indulgence by assisting at Commemoration of Advent Feria (from 1st Sunday of Advent) these novena devotions. Devotion sheets containing 12noon Special Intention (Anna Svendsen) the prayers can be found in the church entries. Thursday, December 5, 2019 IC Novena On December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Con- of Jesus Christ Eternal High Priest, 3rd Class—White ception, the consecration of the Institute to Our Lady is Commemoration of Advent Feria (from 1st Sunday of Advent) 12noon + Augustus Michael Anderson (Charles & Deanna renewed prior to the High Mass. On that day, the faith- Shannon) ful may gain a plenary indulgence under the usual con- Friday, December 6, 2019 IC Novena ditions by assisting at any Mass at an apostolate of the Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart, 3rd Class—White Institute. Commemoration of Advent Feria (from 1st Sunday of Advent) N.B. In the form of the , the feast 12noon Temporal & Spiritual Welfare of Celine Young of the Immaculate Conception is moved to December (Douglas Young Family) 9th this year because it falls on a Sunday. December *7PM* + Linda Catherine (Wauchter) Nard (Patty & Jack Gabig) 9th is not a . In the extraordi- Saturday, December 7, 2019 IC Novena Votive Mass of the Immaculate Heart, 3rd Class—White nary form of the Roman Rite (traditional ), Commemoration of Advent Feria (from 1st Sunday of Advent) the feast is still celebrated on December 8th, and Sun- 9AM Ed Zeher (Paras Family) day is commemorated at the Mass. Sunday, December 8, 2019 IC Novena Immaculate Conception, 1st Class—White Betsy Ann Fundraiser Commemoration of 2nd Sunday of Advent 8AM + Bob & Mary Ann Stroyne (Bill & Gerry Redic) Today is the last day of our Betsy Ann Chocolates 11AM + Maria Rikk & Family (Maria Rikk) Christmas fundraiser! The orders will be delivered on ______Saturday, December 7th and will be available after the Masses in the school that weekend. The orders be Our Weekly Offerings accompanied by the payment and may be deposited in

Due to the early submission of this bulletin for printing, the “Treasure Chest” in the vestibule of the church or the information from November 24th will be in in the school. Checks should be made payable to “ next week’s bulletin. Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish”. There will be a basket in the room where coffee and doughnuts are Mass Attendance served. This bi-annual fundraiser benefits both our mu- Due to the early submission of this bulletin for printing, sic and educational programs. We are grateful for your the Mass attendance information from November 24th support. will be in next week’s bulletin.

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of self-interest...The second disposition is attention to Christmas Musical the grandeur of the act we are about to undertake...The Performances third is humility, an indispensable virtue if we are to Friday, December 13th at 7pm receive with abundance the graces that flow from the Saturday, December 14th at 7pm channel of the sacraments. Sunday, December 15th at 3:30pm Immaculate Conception Novena This Christmas, come celebrate the birth of Jesus with All Saints Youth Theater as they perform The Promise, a November 30th to December 8th full length Christmas musical! The Promise is an uplift- Litany of Loreto followed by ing Christmas musical written by Bernadette Calvino with music by Michael Card, Amy Grant, Bernie Herms, and Novena Prayer to the Immaculate Conception Nichole Nordeman. Following the history of Christmas Oh, Virgin Immaculate, * who was pleasing through the eyes of Mary and Joseph, Bethlehem, the in the Lord’s sight * and did become His Shepherds, and the Magi, The Promise not only shares the Mother, * look graciously upon the wretched wonder of Christmas through the birth of Christ but, more who implore thy mighty patronage. * The particularly it imparts the lasting impression His birth had wicked ser-pent, against whom the primal on those who witnessed it. With almost forty cast mem- curse was hurled, * continues none the less to bers and a growing cast every year, The Promise brings wage war * and to lay snares for the unhappy young people together from all over the Diocese. All children of Eve. * Ah, do thou, our blessed Mother, * Saints Youth Theater invites you to join this journey with our Queen and Advocate, * who from the first instant them as they bring the first Christmas to life! Don’t miss of thy conception did crush the head of our enemy, * it! One weekend only at All Saints Church, 19 Wilson St., receive the prayers that we unite single-heartedly to Etna, PA. Suggested donation at the door $7/person or thine * and conjure thee to offer at the throne of God, * $30/family. that we may never fall into the snares that are laid for Snow Blowers us, * in such wise that we may all come to the haven of salvation; * and in the midst of so many dangers * may In cleaning out the buildings last week, we found a few holy Church and the fellowship of Christians every- non-working snow blowers that may be serviceable with a little work. If you are handy with repairs and interested in where * sing once more the hymn of deliverance, victo- obtaining one free of charge, please call the parish office ry and peace. * Amen. (412-761-1508) to set up a time to pick it up!

Baptism Prep Class

Today, December 1st, there will be a Baptism Preparation Class at 9:30 am in the school hall. This class is for all expectant parents and sponsors, but is open for anyone to attend.

Christmas Giving Tree

Bring Christmas cheer to someone in need. A Giving Tree is located near the side entrance. Take an orna- ment and donate the gift described on it, placing it near the tree. All gifts will be collected by December 8th.

Coffee & Donuts

Most Sundays after the 8am Low Mass there are coffee and donuts served in the school hall. Only 75¢ per an item. Parishioners, new-comers, and visitors, come join us for food and conversation.

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