DIVINE MERCY PARISH Sunday, September 13, 2020 Twenty-fourth 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 Mass Intentions 164 Washington Place Pittsburgh, PA 15219 To request a Mass intention, please call or www.divinemercypgh.org [email protected] email the Parish Office at 412-471-0257 [email protected] or visit divinemercypgh.org to complete an online CLERGY TEAM PARISH STAFF form. Pastor Coordinator of Communication Join our Parish Family Reverend Christopher D. Donley And Special Events Visit our website at www.divinemercypgh.org [email protected] Renée Driscoll [email protected] or call the parish office. Deacon Samuel Toney Director of Operations [email protected] Charles Goetz Prayer Requests [email protected] If you would like to be added to our prayer Deacon Candidate request board please contact the office or (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel) Music Minister/Director of Liturgy John P. Corcoran Matthew Radican email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] In Residence Music/Outreach Minister Bulletin Requests Reverend Edward Bryce Cassandra Acree If you would like to have information included Monsignor Ronald Lengwin [email protected] in the bulletin, please contact the Parish Office Reverend Edward Muge Reverend Augustine Wayii Office Manager at [email protected]. Cynthia Goetz Seminarians [email protected] Xavier Engle Schedule a Meeting [email protected] Wedding Coordinator To make an appointment with Fr. Chris contact Renew the ‘I do’ Cindy at [email protected] Peter Mallampalli Dolores Shipe [email protected] [email protected] Join us on Flocknote Anthony Pampena THE RED DOOR [email protected] Stay up to date with announcements and news Assistant Coordinator to the Red Door or receive weekly videos by choosing a group Noah Pepmeyer Sister Emily Lepage ZSJM to join on Flocknotes. [email protected] [email protected] Sign up at www.divinemercypgh.org or text [email protected] DivineMercyPgh to 84576 to join. We continue to have Assistant Coordinator to the Red Door our parish office remain Sister Pawla Witula ZSJM [email protected] ATTENTION! closed to the public. Our Please be aware of emails claiming to be from Father staff is still working and Chris Donley. These messages are part of a phishing campaign. If you receive such an email, for your safety, will return calls and please do not give your information or comply with their requests, such as purchasing gift cards. Any emails emails in a timely from Father Chris will either come from an manner. @divinemercypgh or @diopitt email account. 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 Friday Comcast channel 95 Monday through Saturday 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Verizon Fios channel 472 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Pittsburgh’s Faith and Family channel 40.9 www.christianassociatestv.org. Dinner 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, September 12 Noon Parishioners of Divine Mercy Parish 4:00 PM Joan Katherine Meyer (Mike and Terry Fitzgerald) Sunday, September 13 10:00 AM Parishioners of Divine Mercy Parish Noon Helen M. Giles+ (John and Elaine Hemmes) Monday, September 14 Noon Dan Rooney + (7:30AM Mass Group) Tuesday, September 15 Noon Rev. Walter A Sobon+ (Rev. Christopher D. Donley) Wednesday, September 16 Noon Joseph F. Marlovits + (Rev. Christopher D. Donley) Thursday, September 17 Noon Genevieve Koepfinger + (The Family) Friday, September 18 Noon Parishioners of Divine Mercy Parish Saturday, September 19 Noon Andrew DeMasi, Father (Lisa, Jessica and Mackenzie) 4:00 PM Isabel Wingerstahn + (Children) Sunday, September 20 10:00 AM Parishioners of Divine Mercy Parish Noon Catherine and Pat Gaito + (Theresa Bronowicz) Liturgy Schedule Contribution Totals Totals for 8.31 to 9.6 FIRST COLLECTION $2,566.00 PARISH SHARE $61.00 CARE FOR THE POOR $136.00 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, CHURCH BUILDING UPKEEP $21.00 and I will give you rest." - Matt 11:28 TV MINISTRY $148.00 Weekday Masses Confessions Saint Mary of Mercy Church Saint Mary of Mercy Church RED DOOR $1,598.00 Monday-Saturday Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Noon 12:30PM-1:00PM ASSUMPTION $6.00 TOTAL $4,536.00 Weekend Masses Eucharistic Adoration Saturday 4PM Saint Mary of Mercy Church Giving to Our Parish Saint Mary of Mercy Church Tuesday, Giving to the Divine Mercy Parish through your Wednesday, Sunday 10AM and Thursday will is a great way to continue your support Church of the Epiphany 12:30PM-1:00PM beyond your lifetime. When your estate is Sunday Noon prepared, consider a gift to the Divine Mercy Saint Mary of Mercy Church Parish. Thank You! PARISH COMMUNITY Today we celebrate Grandparents Day! Prayer for Grandparents Heavenly Father, may saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of your Son, Jesus, be an everlasting model for grandparents. Your Wisdom and Word are eternal, meant for all generations. Help grandparents, we pray, as they pass on the rich traditions of the faith to their beloved family members, especially their grandchildren. We are all your children. Help us to know you better each day, ultimately leading us, with our family members, into eternal life with you. Amen. We invite you to join Wed, Sept 23, 1p-3p Divine Mercy Parish on the Thurs, Oct 8, 1p-3p following dates to pray at Wed, Oct 14, 1p-3p Planned Parenthood during the Wed, Oct 21, 1p-3p upcoming 40 days for life. Wed, Oct 28, 1p-3p There are many ways that we can further expand our ministries throughout our community and reach more people when you give your support through Faith Direct. Will you set aside five or ten minutes today to visit faith.direct/PA1051 or text “Enroll” to 412-415-7067 and securely enroll online? With online enrollment, you will be able to access your account any time to view and make changes to your account information and gifts. We are so grateful for your generous support! Safe Environment Compliance We are overjoyed that you want to volunteer! The time you contribute as a volunteer is greatly valued. However, before beginning to volunteer, we need you to understand the Safe Environment Policy and complete the necessary steps to become safe environment compliant. Please visit our website a www.divinemercypgh.org to find information under the “Resources” tab for the steps on how to become compliant. PARISH COMMUNITY The Red Door Ministry "In truth I tell you, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me." Mt 25:40. The Red Door Ministry is looking for volunteers to work in the afternoons from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. If you would like to learn more about The Red Door Ministry and volunteering, please contact Sr. Emily at [email protected]. Volunteers must be in compliance with Safe Environment Policy. Here are more details: Summit Premium Pass: $29-$39 one- time payment -Lottery entry to win an all expense paid pilgrimage to the City of Mercy, Vilnius -Lottery entry to win an 18x38” high resolution replica of the Original Divine Mercy image as commissioned by Saint Faustina. -Access to VIP concert of the Lithuanian Divine Mercy Choir -Chapter download of the soon to be released book Masterpiece of Join the Sisters of Merciful Jesus in the “Divine Mercy Summit” virtual Mercy by Daniel di Silva retreat on October 3rd through the 5th. You are invited to sign up by -Kids coloring page downloads and chance to enter Coloring Contest using their login link at https://divinemercysummit.mykajabi.com/ and win $100 prize. a/34275/VLozzDtA which can also be found on the Divine Mercy -Digital prayer card Parish Facebook page. -MP3 downloads of each presentation. Don’t miss this awesome opportunity that will include amazing talks -MP3 download and CD of the Original Image of Divine Mercy film by the sisters and the chance to receive a Premium Pass that will be soundtrack. offered before and during the free virtual conference. The Sisters will -12 months On Demand access to all presentations. be including each one of you in their prayers, especially during the Hour of Mercy! STAFF HIGHLIGHTS For over 20 years, I have been blessed to work in marriage ministry, with both engaged and married couples, and I truly enjoy my role as wedding coordinator at Divine Mercy Parish. There is great excitement each time I meet with a newly engaged couple to guide them through the preparation process to receive the Sacrament of Marriage and embark on the beautiful, and sometimes difficult, journey of married life. In 1999, I began working with the Pittsburgh Diocesan Pre-Marriage program and Natural Family Planning ministry. As a certified instructor in the Billings Method, I teach young women and couples all over the diocese how to practically apply this method of natural fertility in today’s world. About 8 years ago, I jumped into parish ministry at St. Raphael Parish, working with families and couples for 6 years, doing a little bit of everything - coordinating the faith formation program, planning date nights for married couples, an annual vow renewal Mass and reception, Vacation Bible School, facilitating a group for those who are separated or divorced, helping families plan the funerals of their loved ones and guiding engaged couples as they prepared for the Sacrament of Marriage.