DIVINE MERCY PARISH Sunday, February 07, 2020 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Epiphany Church Saint Mary of Mercy Church 184 Washington Place 202 Stanwix St Pittsburgh PA 15219 Pittsburgh PA 15220 ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Weekly Mass Intentions Saturday, February 6 Noon People of Divine Mercy Parish 4:00 PM People of Divine Mercy Parish Sunday, February 7 10:00 AM Matthew Clark + ( Fr Christopher Donley and Mike and Terry Fitzgerald) Noon Bill Gamble (Cathy Gamble) Monday, February 8 Noon Regis R. Albert + (Rev. Christopher D. Donley) Tuesday, February 9 Noon Dr. Philip Caffari + (Christine Caffari) Wednesday, February 10 Noon People of Divine Mercy Parish Thursday, February 11 Noon People of Divine Mercy Parish Friday, February 12 Noon People of Divine Mercy Parish Saturday, February 13 Noon Mary Gaita + (Carole Clifford) 4:00 PM People of Divine Mercy Parish Sunday, February 14 10:00 AM Louise Dedes + (Francis Quinlin) Noon Holy Face of Jesus Schedule Important Reminder The bank will no longer accept checks that are written to Epiphany Church, Saint Mary of Mercy Church, or the Red Door. All checks must be payable to DIVINE MERCY PARISH. Please use the memo line to designate a specific ministry if you are not using a parish envelope. Contribution Totals "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matt 11:28 1.25.21 to 1.31.21 Weekday Masses Confession FIRST COLLECTION $2,030.30 Saint Mary of Mercy Church Saint Mary of Mercy Church Monday-Saturday Monday-Friday PARISH SHARE $110.00 Noon 12:30PM-1:00PM Weekend Masses CHURCH BUILDING UPKEEP $26.00 Eucharistic Adoration Saint Mary of Mercy Church Saturday-4PM Saint Mary of Mercy Church TV MINISTRY $143.00 Monday-Friday Epiphany Church 12:30PM-1:00PM Sunday-10AM RED DOOR $653.00 Saint Mary of Mercy Church Sunday-Noon SOLEMNITY OF MARY $6.00 Private Prayer Epiphany Church Saint Mary of Mercy Church SAINT ANTHONY’S SCHOOL $46.00 Monday-Friday Monday-Friday 9:00AM-1:00PM 9:00AM-1:00PM TOTAL $3,014.30 PARISH NEWS This time last year the full scope and inherent dangers of COVID-19 were becoming clear. Our world was brought to a standstill, but our parish ministries continued because so many people needed our help. Recurring gifts helped sustain our parish in unprecedented times and continue to be a vital source of support for ministries, such as the Red Door, that are a lifeline to those in need in our community. To continue to make a difference in 2021, Divine Mercy is reaching out to our parishioners. The more people use eGiving, the stronger foundation we will have for ministries that bring hope in times of uncertainty. 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, Father Chris Contribution Letters If you have not yet received your contribution letters, please contact the office at [email protected] or call 412-471-0257. 40 Days for Life Kick-Off Mass and Procession is Next Tuesday! 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 on: February 18 and 25 March 4, 11, 18 and 25 Central Catholic High School Honors Welcome to Our Divine Mercy Parish Family Congratulations to Liam Kiernan for his outstanding academic achievements! Mr. Miguel Perez Liam received High Honor Roll status at and Central Catholic High School for the First Semester. Mrs. Maria Perez Students with High Honors maintained a general average of 3.50 or higher in all subjects. Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Mother Teresa Conference - All parishioners and those living in the 15219 and 15222 areas in need, please contact us at 412-204-7446 or [email protected] for assistance with available social services and other resources. VOLUNTEERS: Hearts ready to serve the Lord by aiding our Friends in Need are always welcome, please email us! Fr. Chris’ Book of the Week 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 Apologetics and the Christian Imagination: An Integrated Approach to Defending the Faith Holly Ordway Emmaus Road Publishing In this book, Holly Ordway shows how an imaginative approach—in cooperation with rational arguments is extremely valuable in helping people come to faith in Christ. Making a case for the role of imagination in apologetics, this book proposes ways to create meaning for Christian language in a culture that no longer understands words like 'sin' or 'salvation,' suggests how to discern and address the manipulation of language, and shows how metaphor and narrative work in powerful ways to communicate the truth. It applies these concepts to specific, key apologetics issues, including suffering, doubt, and longing for meaning and beauty. 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 Valentine Feast Day: February 14 Saint Valentine, officially known as Saint Valentine of Rome, is a third-century Roman saint. Although not much of St. Valentine's life is reliably known, it is highly agreed that he was martyred and then buried on the Via Flaminia to the north of Rome. One common story about St. Valentine is that in one point of his life, as the former Bishop of Terni, Narnia and Amelia, he was on house arrest with Judge Asterius. While discussing religion and faith with the Judge, Valentine pledged the validity of Jesus. St. Valentine was presented with the judge's blind daughter and told to restore her sight. If he succeeded, the judge vowed to do anything for Valentine. Placing his hands onto her eyes, Valentine restored the child's vision. Judge Asterius broke all the idols around his house, fasted for three days and became baptized, along with his family and entire 44 member household. The now faithful judge then freed all of his Christian inmates. St. Valentine was later arrested again for continuing to try to convert people to Christianity under the emperor Claudius Gothicus (Claudius II). St. Valentine was imprisoned for marrying Christian couples and aiding Christians being persecuted by Claudius in Rome. Both acts were considered serious crimes and Claudius commanded Valentine to renounce his faith or be sentenced to death. St. Valentine refused and was executed. However, other tales of St. Valentine's life exist but whoever he was, he did really exist, because archaeologists unearthed a Roman catacomb and an ancient church was dedicated to Saint Valentine. In 496 AD Pope Gelasius marked February 14th as a celebration in honor of his martyrdom. Relics of St. Valentine can be found all over the world. Catholic Online. (n.d.). St. Valentine - Saints & Angels. Retrieved February 01, 2021, from https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=159 The Order of the Mass - Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time B Music reprinted under One License A-735911 Antiphon (10:00 AM Mass) Ps 95 (94): 6-7 O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God. Opening Hymn I Sing the Mighty Power of God Kyrie Litany of the Saints Choir: Kyrie eleison Choir: Christe eleison Choir: Kyrie eleison Congregation: Congregation: Congregation: Gloria Missa Simplex, R. Proulx Pres: Glory to God in the Highest... All: Continued > 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 The Liturgy of the Word First Reading Jb 7:1-4, 6-7 Job spoke, saying: Is not man’s life on earth a I say, “When shall I arise?” then the night drags on; I drudgery? Are not his days those of hirelings? He is a am filled with restlessness until the dawn. My days are slave who longs for the shade, a hireling who waits for swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; they come to an end his wages. So I have been assigned months of misery, without hope. Remember that my life is like the wind; I and troubled nights have been allotted to me. If in bed shall not see happiness again. Responsorial Psalm Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 | Owen Alstott Epistle 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23 Brothers and sisters: If I preach the gospel, this is no make full use of my right in the gospel. Although I am reason for me to boast, for an obligation has been free in regard to all, I have made myself a slave to all imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it! so as to win over as many as possible.