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April 11, 2021
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (412) 367-9001
CONGRATULATIONS
BISHOP PAUL BRADLEY! Bishop Paul Bradley of the Diocese of Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a native of Pittsburgh and began his priesthood in this diocese fifty years ago when he was ordained on May 1, 1971. He
served twice at Saint Sebastian Parish, first as parochial vicar, and then later as pastor from 1994-2001. Many parish members remember him with enormous respect and affection. He was also one of the founders of the CYO Musical, which is a longstanding parish tradition.
Bishop Bradley will offer a Mass of Thanksgiving at
Saint Paul Cathedral in Oakland on Sunday, May 2, at
2:00 pm. The Cathedral will be open but there will be some COVID limitations, so the Mass will also be live
streamed on the Saint Paul Cathedral website: www.ghocatholics.org/tv-ministry.
For those who would like to send Bishop Bradley a note or a card, his address is:
Most Reverend Paul J. Bradley 2131 Aberdeen Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
In Other News: Thanks to everyone who came to our parish Fish Fry on the Fridays
of Lent, and a special note of gratitude to the many chefs, preparers, runners, and traffic direc-
tors who kept everything running smoothly, averaging around 1100 meals per week. The
Fish Fry was an enormous success both financially and socially, and we all had a fun time.
The gross total was just over $80,000! Well done, one and all!....Stay tuned for more
news….
Something to Think About: “Individual commitment to a group effort—that is
what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.”
- Vince Lombardi
Pastor’s Perspective
Reverend John R. Rushofsky Pastor
412-367-9001
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
READINGS / Second Sunday of Easter
First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35 The first Christian community shared their possessions, and no one was needy.
Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6 Those who love God keep his commandments.
Gospel Reading: John 20:19-31 Thomas believes because he sees Jesus.
COVID-19 Update:
No Need to Continue Registering for Masses
Here at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, we have a COVID Response Team that meets on a regular basis to review and discuss issues and requests related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We also continue to clean and sanitize our churches after every Mass, and meeting rooms following every gathering. Below are a few recent developments of which we’d like you to be aware.
The good news is that you are no longer mandated to register prior to attending Mass. Because the Diocese has relaxed its guidelines related to church capacity, we’re now able to open our churches to 75% seating.
To ensure the safety of all Mass attendees, masks must continue to be worn (and in place before you enter church) and we need to continue social distancing in our churches. Because of this, it is suggested that you arrive early for Mass along with your family or party so that all can be seated together.
The COVID Response Team has determined that it is safe for parish organizations and ministries that have religious or spiritual objectives to meet in person. These would include prayer groups, the Ladies of Charity and other gatherings that have religious or spiritual components. The caveat is that all attendees must wear masks and socially distance.
Registering for Masses No Longer Necessary.
Masks and Social Distancing Still Mandatory, Though.
Parish Religious Organizations May Again Meet in Person.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
Join with the Spirit Refill Team of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish as we pray the Rosary on the 13th of each month. We will begin praying the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13 at St. Teresa of Avila Church, followed by a program entitled Our Road to Emmaus presented by Father Michael Zavage. Get more details at www.mountcarmelpgh.org.
Cruisin’ Canevin Car Show
Also Set for April 17 Have a classic car, hot rod or unique vehicle that you’d like to show off (and maybe even win an award for it)? If so, take part in Bishop Canevin High School’s Cruisin’ Canevin car show on April 17 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cost is $10 per vehicle and all proceeds benefit the Jasmine Nyree Campus at the former Holy Innocents Parish in Sheraden. For more details contact Jack Mickle at 412-505-3154 or [email protected].
April 17 Open House at Holy Cross Academy Holy Cross Academy, located on the footprint of St. Sebastian Church, is planning an Open House on Saturday, April 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Stop by and learn about the wonderful Catholic-based educational opportunities for children offered at the Academy, and back by a 100-plus-year legacy of excellence. Register by calling the school office at 412-364-7171 or emailing [email protected].
13th of the Month Rosary Returns
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Drive Set for May
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 11 from 9:00
a.m. to noon, bundle up your clean, usable items into
boxes or bags and bring them to the upper parking lot
at St. Sebastian Church for our Bundle Drive. It’s a
drive that benefits St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores
across the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Items you discard
will assist needy individuals, either directly via the
merchandise itself or with programs funded by the sale
of the items.
Needed are clean clothing (no shoes, though) for all ages and in all sizes as well as household
linens such as blankets, sheets and towels. One note: Please do NOT drop items off for the
drive on church property at any other time or location.
Get the latest news and information about Our Lady of Mount
Carmel Parish by signing up to receive our weekly Flocknote
enewsletter, which is published each Friday. Just go to
www.mountcarmelpgh.org, click on the Flocknote link and
sign up. Then, watch your email every Friday.
Help those in need by donating blood. The Knights of Columbus
Council 14696 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish has planned a
blood drive from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 25 at the
Vitalant North Hills Donor Center, 9395 McKnight Road.
Appointments are recommended by calling 412-209-7000 or visiting vitalant.org. On the
website, click the “Schedule Now” button and a new window will open. Choose “Donor
Login” if you’ve donated previously, or “New Donor” if you haven’t. Then, search using
group code C2020022 to sign up.
Knights of Columbus Plan April 25 Blood Drive
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Hymnal for the Second Sunday of Easter
Reprinted with permission under copyright license # A-735609 by OneLicense.net. All rights reserved.
Gathering Rite: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
1. Lives again our glorious king, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now your sting? Alleluia! Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where your victory, O grave? Alleluia!
2. Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia!
3. Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Foll’wing our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia! Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt. Tune: LLANFAIR, 77 77 with alleluias; Robert Williams, 1781-1821. Responsorial Psalm: Let Us Rejoice
REFRAIN: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.
1. Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good; God’s mercy endures forever; Let the house of Israel say: “God’s mercy endures forever.” (Refrain)
2. The hand of the Lord has struck with pow’r, God’s right hand is exalted, I shall not die, but live anew, declaring the works of the Lord. (Refrain)
3. The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone, The Lord of love and mercy has brought wonder to our eyes! (Refrain)
Text: Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; refrain trans. 1969, ICEL; verses Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, alt. Music: Michael Joncas, b. 1951, © 1981, 1982, Jan Michael Joncas Trust. Published by OCP.
Preparation of the Altar: Three Days
1. Three days our world was broken; the Lord of life lay dead. “Take up your cross,” he told us who followed where he led. Would we now hang in torment with thieves on ev’ry side, Our Passover shattered, our hope crucified? Three days we hid in silence, in bitter fear and grief. Three days we clung together where he had washed our feet.
2. Three days—and on the third day, the women came at dawn. His tomb, they said, was empty, his broken body gone. Who could believe their story? The dead do not arise, Yet he walks among us, and with our own eyes We’ve seen him at this table; we’ve shared his bread and wine. Hearts burning bright within us, we’ve seen his glory shine.
3. Three days our world was broken and in an instant healed, God’s covenant of mercy in mystery revealed. Two thousand years are one day in God’s eternal sight,
And yesterday’s sorrows are this day’s delight. Though still Christ’s body suffers, pierced daily by the sword, Yet death has no dominion: the risen Christ is Lord! Text: 13 13 13 11 13 13; © 1999, M.D. Ridge, 1938-2017. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. Music: Gustav Holst, 1874-1934, alt.
Distribution of Holy Communion: The Risen Christ
1. Oh, the splendor of creation, God’s own hand and love’s design. We below in adoration see the gifts of the divine; Mountains high and rushing waters, all the beauty of the skies. Yet more beautiful the glory of the risen Christ. (Refrain)
REFRAIN: We will see him lifted high, we will meet him in the sky. He will come and we will rise in the glory of the Risen Christ.
2. Oh, the mystery of Calv’ry: love laid bare upon the cross, Broken heart and wounds wide open, mercy’s way for all of us. Nail and thorn could hold no power over sinless sacrifice, Hope amid the darkest hour of the risen Christ. (Refrain)
3. Oh, the wonder of our Savior: stone rolled back with radiant light, Death destroyed by this redemption, by the one who gave his life. Now is heaven breaking open; sinner, sing, and saint, arise Into this eternal welcome of the risen Christ. (Refrain)
© 2014, Sarah Hart, River Oaks Music Company, Mesmerized Music, Word Music, LLC, and All Essential Music (ASCAP). Administered by capitolCMGPublish-ing.com, Word Music Group, LLC, and Essential Music Publishing, LLC. Published by Spirit &Song, a division of OCP, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
Distribution of Holy Communion: Alleluia No. 1
REFRAIN: Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his name.
1. Jesus is Lord of all the earth; He is the King of creation. (Refrain)
2. Spread the good news o’er all the earth: Jesus has died and has risen. (Refrain)
3. We have been crucified with Christ; now we shall live forever. (Refrain)
4. Come, let us praise the living God; joyfully sing to our Savior. (Refrain)
Text; 88 with refrain; Donald Fishel. Music: ALLELUIA NO. 1. Text and music ©1973, International Liturgy Publications, PO Box 50476, Nashville, TN 37205. www.ilp,music.org. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
Sending Forth: Sing to the Mountains
REFRAIN: Sing to the mountains, sing to the sea. Raise your voices, lift your hearts. This is the day the Lord has made. Let all the earth rejoice.
1. I will give thanks to you, my Lord. You have answered my plea. You have saved my soul from death. You are my strength and my song. (Refrain)
2. This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us be glad and rejoice. Death has lost and all is life. Sing of the glory of God. (Refrain)
Text: Based on Psalm 118:24; Isaiah 6:3. Text and music © 1975, Robert J. Dufford, SJ, and OCP. All rights reserved.
Mass Intentions
Date Time Location Intention Requested By
Monday April 12 Easter Weekday
8:30 AM St. Athanasius Deceased of O’Keefe Family✞
Mary Lou O’Keefe
12 PM St. Sebastian Michael Shaughnessy ✞
Michael, Amy, Emma & Maeve
Tuesday April 13 Easter Weekday/St. Martin I, Pope and Martyr
8:30 AM St. Athanasius Jennie & Andrew Kucan and
Sara & Tony Giardina ✞
Anna Mae & Lou Caracciolo
12 PM St. Sebastian Veronica Tokar ✞
Mary Tokar
Wednesday April 14 Easter Weekday
8:30 AM St. Athanasius Robert J. Mascari ✞
Mike & Marge Callahan
12 PM St. Sebastian David Dengler, Jr. ✞
Kathy Perlik
Thursday April 15 Easter Weekday
8:30 AM St. Athanasius Mercedes J. Ulmer ✞
Russell E. Ulmer
12 PM St. Sebastian Joe & Palma Talotta ✞
Family
Friday April 16 Easter Weekday
8:30AM St. Athanasius David P. Wiezorek ✞
Family
12 PM St. Sebastian Aloysius Aland ✞
Pat Aland
Saturday April 17 Easter Weekday
11 AM St. Athanasius Confessions
4 PM Vigil Mass
St. Teresa of Avila For the People of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
5 PM Vigil Mass
St. Athanasius Judith Haberman Williams ✞
Jackson Family
6 PM Vigil Mass
St. Sebastian 50th Wedding Anniversary Of Bernard & Mary Louise Cook
Cook Family
Sunday April 18 Third Sunday of Easter
8 AM Incarnation of the Lord Living & Deceased of Tarbuk
& Wright Families ✞
Annette Tarbuk
9 AM St. Athanasius Robert R. Roos ✞
Jim & Kathy Roos
10 AM St. Sebastian Bernard Garvey ✞
Catherine Garvey
11 AM St. Teresa of Avila Deceased of Baumgartner &
Machesney Families ✞
Dianne Machesney
Staff Directory
CLERGY TEAM Rev. John Rushofsky, Pastor [email protected] 412.367.9001
Rev. Michael Maranowski, Senior Parochial Vicar [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8512
Rev. Michael Zavage, Parochial Vicar [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8556
Rev. Vincent Kolo, Parish Chaplain [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8564
Deacon Richard Cessar, Pastoral Associate [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8116
Deacon Gary Comer [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8546
Deacon Robert Koslosky, Dir. Faith Formation [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8521
Deacon William Palamara [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8537
Deacon David Witter [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8541
FAITH FORMATION Deacon Robert Koslosky, Dir, Faith Formation [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8521
Katie Dorman, Youth Minister [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8520
Ann Walker, Secretary [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8529
COMMUNICATIONS John Fries, Communications Coordinator [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8114
Kelly Ryan, Bulletin Editor [email protected] 412.367.9001
SOCIAL MINISTRY Mary Jo Robbins, Parish Social Minister [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8637
Sr. Pat Mahoney, OSF, Assoc. Social Minister [email protected] 412.367.9001, x 8624
Sr. Evelyn Dettling, OSB, Community Ctr. Dir. [email protected] 412.931.6633
Ann Walker, Secretary [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8529
WORSHIP Ted Rybka, Director of Worship [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8514
Judy Dulemba, Coordinator, Liturgical Ministries [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8517
Kathy McLane, Secretary [email protected] 412.367-9001, x8518
HUMAN RESOURCES/SAFE ENVIRONMENT Ann Ferguson, HR/Safe Environment Coordinator [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8503
FACILITIES Michael Stobba, Director of Facilities [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8509
FINANCE Pat D’Amico, Finance Manager [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8436
OFFICE STAFF Barb Walkauskas, Office Mgr.-Exec. Secretary [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8410
Julie Stiehler, Receptionist-Secretary-Scheduler [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8451
Nancy Koslosky, Membership Services Coord. [email protected] 412.367.9001, x8536
Parish Social Ministry
Sharing the Peace of Christ As we move into Spring we see a shift in response to the Covid pandemic. Some restrictions have been relaxed, while others remain in place. Through it all, we as a parish have tried to remain in some kind of contact with our homebound parishioners. We see the importance of sharing that inner peace, which only
Christ can give, in the midst of these months of fear and hopelessness. For some, like the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, it has been a periodic phone call or card sent to the person they previously visited. For others like the Holy Cross Academy students, it was making greeting cards during the “in between time” after Valentine’s Day and offering them to one of the local personal care homes. Then the Ladies of Charity sent out a one-page colorful Lenten calendar to help them enter into the season. They followed that with Easter cards to shut ins living at home. Yet another group of volunteers wrote personal greeting Easter cards to be given to the activity directors at the five personal care/nursing home facilities in our parish geographical area. Also, the Junior Ladies of Charity sent Easter cards to residents of Mount Assisi Place personal care home and the Haven at North Hills assisted living and memory care residence. An initiative inspired by the parish Evangelization Committee involved sending a mailing to our homebound parishioners consisting of information about the parish Lenten activities, including those online; an abridged version of articles from recent bulletins, and a response requested postcard asking them to let the social ministry office know if they would like to receive a weekly or monthly phone call from a parish volunteer; an occasional mailing of topics of interest; and of course, prayer. We have already received a number of responses. The activity around the Covid pandemic continues to evolve. One of our ardent hopes is to have our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion resume their visits to the homebound. This will involve some additional planning and training of the ministers and awareness updates for the homebound themselves. In this Easter season of growth and new life God will show us the path to bring peace. From Sister Pat Mahoney, OSF
Food Pantry Needs: Juice, Campbell’s tomato soup, carrots, beets, baked beans, jelly, jar and canned pasta sauce, hamburger helper, Uncle Ben’s rice, Rice A Roni, pears and peaches. We have set two food collection bins outside of Haber Hall at the St. Sebastian site. You can also drop off donations in the narthex at St. Athanasius Church when it is open, or leave in the bin outside of Athanasian Hall. Also, we recently put collection boxes at St. Teresa Church in the narthex and lower level. Thank you!
Retrouvaille: Hope for Marriages and for Families Retrouvaille of Pittsburgh offers hope for troubled marriages. We offer couples in distress a welcoming and loving space where they can, with God’s help, heal and restore their marriages. For confidential information contact: 412-277-3434 or [email protected].
Mary Jo Robbins
Worship
Ted Rybka
Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy)
The Gospel today features the story of “doubting Thomas,” the apostle who refused to believe in the risen Christ until he saw him with his own eyes. But let us not overlook Jesus giving the Holy Spirit to the apostles, telling them “whose sins you forgive are forgiven them.” May we be a forgiving people and extend God’s divine mercy to others.
Springs of Water?
Today is the eighth day of Easter, the day that completes the Easter octave. Remembering that at the moment of our Baptism we became Christ for others, we renew our Baptism into his death and resurrection at Eastertime. Last Sunday, we renewed our Baptismal Promises but didn't have a Sprinkling Rite due to the pandemic. The holy water fonts remain empty, too. We do this to prevent any skin contact with standing water that others may touch.
You may have seen information recently about bringing water from home in a small bottle or container. I encourage you to do this when you come to church during the Easter season, so that you (and all those within your household) may receive the benefit of newly blessed water throughout these fifty days. Our clergy will be happy to bless it for you if you ask! “Springs of water, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all for ever.” —Blessing of Baptismal Water
Join us this Sunday, April 11th, for the Celebration of Divine Mercy:
2:00 PM — Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
3:00 PM — Great Hour of Mercy Chaplet, Solemn Veneration and Benediction
SAINT SEBASTIAN CHURCH
Faith Formation
Believe! Breaking Open the Word: John 20:19-31
“Peace be with you.” The gospel is John's description of the first appearance of Jesus since the resurrection. In the first appearance, Jesus gives the disciples peace and joy and breathes new life into them, bestowing on them the gift of the Holy Spirit. In the second appearance, Jesus appears to Thomas and by showing his wounds, he gives Thomas the evidence he needs to believe.
Listen to the Word: This is a very familiar reading. What words or phrases caught your imagination for the first time? What thought lingers in your thought and heart? Look into Your Life: Children: How can you believe in Jesus whom you have never seen? Youth: Jesus' words of greeting were "Peace be with you," followed by the invitation to forgive sins. How does forgiveness bring peace to you? How does it change the world? Adults: Why do you choose to believe in Jesus? What strengthens your faith?
Incarnate the Word: Choose one of the following activities as a way to further enflesh these Sunday readings. In today's Gospel, Jesus breathes new life into the disciples. Find the Risen Christ in the world around you. Go for a short walk every day this week. Have family members take note of everything that breathes. Jesus asks us to forgive others. How do you practice forgiveness in your family? Is there anyone you need to forgive? Read a story about someone who was a witness to Jesus.
Can you trust the Gospels? Do you really know who wrote them? Do the Gospels communicate truth- or fabricated fables? Who is Jesus? Who did Jesus claim to be? Join Dr. Brant Pitre, as he draws evidence from both early Christian and non-Christian writings attesting to authenticity, authorship, and dating of the Gospels, and as he gives an indepth look at the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ Crucifixion, Resurrection, and the proclamation of Christ’s divinity!
Dr. Pitre’s powerful presentation will strengthen your faith. You can stand firm and profess that Jesus truly is “the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
The Case for Jesus is available on formed.org.
Deacon Bob Koslosky
Holy Cross Academy
Mrs. Osekowski Principal
Holy Cross Academy students will be participating in a Fun Run on Thursday, April 15. They are asking friends and family to donate a pledge for each lap they run (between 30-35 laps). If you would like to help support the students at Holy Cross during this fun and excit-ing fundraiser, please go to this website to enter your pledge amount:
https://funrun.boosterthon.com/v3/dash/e_CLw6Eu
Many employers match gifts donated directly through the Fun Run website! Highmark, BNY Mellon, and Google, Inc. are just a few of the many companies that are part of the corporate matching program, managed completely by the Booster Fun Run Website. You can check https://www.choosebooster.com/doublethedonation to see if your company is part of the company matching program.
Thank you for your support of
Holy Cross Academy!
