christ the king parish
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September 5, 2021
Christ the King Parish
Rediscover Reconnect Recommit
The Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly
King, O God almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only-begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take
away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. You take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. You are seated at
the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the
Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: Isaiah 35:4-7a
Thus says the LORD:
Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not!
Here is your God, he comes with vindication;
with divine recompense he comes to save you.
Then will the eyes of the blind be opened,
the ears of the deaf be cleared;
then will the lame leap like a stag,
then the tongue of the mute will sing.
Streams will burst forth in the desert, and rivers in the steppe.
The burning sands will become pools,
and the thirsty ground, springs of water.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Responsorial: Psalm 146
Praise the Lord, my soul!
Second Reading: James 2:1-5
My brothers and sisters, show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. For if a man with gold rings and fine clothes comes into your assembly, and a poor person in shabby clothes also comes in, and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say, “Sit here, please, ” while you say to the poor one, “Stand there, ” or “Sit at my feet, ” have you not made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil designs?
Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of
the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Healing River of the Spirit
1. Healing river of the Spirit, bathe the wounds that living brings. Plunge our pain, our sin, our sadness deep beneath your sacred springs.
Weary from the restless searching that has lured us from your side, We discover in your presence peace the world cannot provide.
2. Well-spring of the healing Spirit, stream that flows to bring release, As we gain ourselves, our senses, may our lives reflect your peace.
Grateful for the flood that heals us, may your church enact your grace. As we meet both friend and stranger, may we see our Savior’s face.
3. Living stream that heals the nations, make us channels of your pow’r. All the world is torn by conflict; wars are raging at this hour.
Saving Spirit, move among us, guide our winding human course, Till we find our way together, flowing homeward to our Source.
Text: 87 87 D; Ruth C. Duck; fr. Circles of Care, © 1996, The Pilgrim Press. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music: The Sacred Harp 1844.
Profession of Faith - The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,
[Bow] and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Gospel: Mark 7:31-37
Again Jesus left the district of Tyre and went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, into the district of the Decapolis. And
people brought to him a deaf man who had a speech impediment and begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him off
by himself away from the crowd. He put his finger into the man’s ears and, spitting, touched his tongue; then he looked up
to heaven and groaned, and said to him, “Ephphatha!”— that is, “Be opened!” — And immediately the man’s ears were
opened, his speech impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly. He ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more he
ordered them not to, the more they proclaimed it.
They were exceedingly astonished and they said, “He has done all things well. He makes the deaf hear and the mute
speak.”
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
All music reprinted with permission: OneLicense.net #A-626627
Amazing Grace NEW BRITAIN
1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind but now I see.
2. ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! (To optional refrain)
3. The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.
4. Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; ‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.
5. When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we’d first begun. (To optional refrain)
Optional Refrain
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free. My God, my Savior has ransomed me. And like a flood, his mercy reigns, unending love, amazing grace.
Optional Final Verse
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, the sun forbear to shine, But God, who called me here below, will be forever mine.
Text: CM; verses 1–4, John Newton, 1725–1807; verse 5, anon., fr. A Collection of Sacred Ballads, 1790. Music: Columbian Harmony, 1829.
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday—September 5 Isaiah 35:4-7a James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37
Monday—September 6 Colossians 1:24—2:3 Luke 6:6-11
Tuesday—September 7 Colossians 2:6-15 Luke 6:12-19
Wednesday—September 8 Micah 5:1-4a Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23
Thursday—September 9 Colossians 3:12-17 Luke 6:27-38
Friday—September 10 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14 Luke 6:39-42
Saturday—September 11 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Luke 6:43-49
Sunday—September 12 Isaiah 50:5-9a James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35
DAILY MASSES WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6 8:00 am Saint Joseph Church Fr. Vince Kolo Monday through Friday
9:00 am Madonna of Jerusalem Church Fr. Dale DeNinno Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Saint Edward Church Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 am Saint Scholastica Church Fr. Bill Siple Monday through Friday
SATURDAY VIGIL MASSES—SEPTEMBER 11 4:00 pm Saint Joseph Church Fr. Dale DeNinno
Fr. Bill Siple
Fr. Vince Kolo
SUNDAY MASSES—SEPTEMBER 12 8:00 am Saint Francis of Assisi Church Fr. Vince Kolo
9:00 am Saint Joseph Church Fr. Bill Siple
9:30 am Saint Scholastica Church Fr. Dale DeNinno
10:00 am Saint Edward Church Fr. Vince Kolo
11:00 am Saint Joseph Church Fr. Bill Siple
11:00 am Saint John Cantius Church Fr. Lee (Korean Mass)
11:30 am Saint Mary Church Fr. Dale DeNinno
12:00 noon Saint Scholastica Church Fr. Vince Kolo
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Every Saturday
9:30-10:00 am Saint Edward Church
11:30-12:00 noon Saint Joseph Church
3:30-4:00 pm Madonna of Jerusalem Church
Every Thursday
6:30-7:00 pm Saint Scholastica Church
Heavenly Father,
our hearts are open to you
as we discover the mystery of your love
at work in our lives.
Help us to rediscover each day
the power of that same love
through the sacred gift of our Catholic faith.
Jesus our Lord,
in baptism we connect our lives with you
as disciples.
Help us to reconnect each day
and allow our faith life
to be nourished by your Word and Sacrament
through the prayer
of our weekly attendance at Mass.
Holy Spirit,
breathe into us faith, hope and love
as we commit ourselves
to a new and bold Pentecost.
Help us to recommit each day
through our energy and resources
to the life of our parish community.
Give us the grace
to rediscover,
to reconnect
and to recommit
to all that is good and holy.
You are God forever and ever.
Amen.
SUNDAY September 5—23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 am † Charles Welsh (Family)
MONDAY September 6—Labor Day 9:00 am For those seeking employment
THURSDAY September 9—Saint Peter Claver 9:00 am The people of Christ the King Parish
FRIDAY September 10—Weekday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am † The R.J. Schneider Family (Mary Dolhi)
SATURDAY September 11—Weekday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am † George O’Friel (The James Kastner Family)
SUNDAY September 12—24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 am † Bernadette Niemiec (Barbara Niemiec )
SAINT EDWARD CHURCH
SATURDAY September 4—23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm † Cora Szwedko (Millie Guentner)
TUESDAY September 7—Weekday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am † Judy Gibson (Michael Acendy)
WEDNESDAY September 8—Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 am † Deceased Sharpsburg High Classmates (Anna Marie Scinico & Carmella Rudzki)
MADONNA OF JERUSALEM CHURCH
SATURDAY September 4—23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm † Marcia Babin (Doris & Murray Friedman)
SUNDAY September 5—23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 am † Michael Feeney (Maggie Ellis) 12:00 Noon † Will Saunders (Mom, Dad, Margaret & John)
TUESDAY September 7—Weekday in Ordinary Time 10:00 am † Linda Anne Jeanette (Barbara Blaney)
WEDNESDAY September 8—Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 10:00 am † Robert C. Coll (Kathy Murray)
THURSDAY September 9—Saint Peter Claver 10:00 am † Msgr. Kraus (Jo Certo)
FRIDAY September 10—Weekday in Ordinary Time 10:00 am † Kay Reinstadler (The Michanowicz Family)
SUNDAY September 12—24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 am † Bud McSorley (Bill & Kathleen Gavlak) 12:00 Noon † Jonathan Marsico, birthday (Tish Marsico)
SAINT SCHOLASTICA CHURCH
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Saint Joseph: Thomason M. Weaver August 28, 2021 Saint Mary: Whitney H. Susi August 22, 2021 Saint Scholastica: Hadley Ann Welsh August 29, 2021
TABERNACLE VIGIL CANDLE Madonna: † Lollie (Friend, Doodles) Saint Scholastica: The Gallagher Family
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH
SATURDAY September 4—23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm † Tangie Gatto (Gramm Barb)
SUNDAY September 5—23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am Living & Deceased of Galda Family (Family) 11:00 am Carol Shock (Sandy Shock)
TUESDAY September 7—Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am † George O'Friel (Trudy Swab)
WEDNESDAY September 8—Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 am † Joseph & Mimi Michaud (Pat Kastelic) THURSDAY September 9—Saint Peter Claver 8:00 am Sean Riley (Grandmother)
FRIDAY September 10—Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am † David Baxter (Concha Baxter) SATURDAY September 11—24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm † Concetta Liberto (Maria & Joseph Riga)
SUNDAY September 12—24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am The Pugliese & Vecchio Families (Pat & Nancy Vecchio-Moore) 11:00 am The people of Christ the King Parish
REST IN PEACE
Madonna: Lillian M. Label August 22, 2021
Saint Joseph: Edwin Shaffer August 27, 2021
Saint Mary: Marlene F. Lewis July 12, 2021
Raymond C. Lewis, Jr. August 25, 2021
Saint Scholastica: Barbara Kohl April 22, 2020
SAINT MARY CHURCH
SUNDAY September 5—23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:30 am † The Price Family (Mary Petrusch)
SUNDAY September 12—24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:30 am † Bill & Donna Edwards (Carole & Family )
SUNDAY September 5—23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am † Frank Dlugonski (Wife, Gilda Dlugonski)
SUNDAY September 12—24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am † Leo Chini (Wife, Carole)
SAINT FRANCIS CHURCH
Dear Parishioners,
Labor Day honors work and workers. Men
and women labor by the sweat of their brow and
the ache of their back in giving themselves over to
the task of helping to build the world and
participate in the creative act of God. It is right
that honor and recognition be given to such a
dignified purpose. But it isn't just brawn and brain
that are honored in the essential act of work. There
is also a spiritual dimension.
Saint Paul expresses himself in a most
admirable way when writing to the Thessalonian
community: “We give thanks to God always for
all of you, remembering you in our prayers,
unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith
and labor of love and endurance in hope . . .” (1
Thessalonians 1: 2-3). Note the connection of
faith, hope and love with work, labor and
endurance. These three virtues don't just happen.
They grow and are strengthened in the challenges
of life in and through a commitment to work, labor
and endurance. That is required.
Many of us who are part of Christ the King
Parish are still actively engaged in the work-force.
Others have stepped away and now enjoy
retirement. Still, whether we are hands-on or hands
-off, the work of faith, the labor of love and the
endurance in hope are what sustain us along the
journey that is intended to lead us to God.
I hope you will make it part of your Labor
Day plans to gather for the celebration of Mass on
Monday morning, September 6TH, at 10:00 o'clock
in Saint Edward Church in Blawnox. We pray that
God will: “Prosper the work of our hands for
us; prosper the work of our hands” (Psalm 90:
17).
A letter
was recently sent via email or the postal service to
the 40 men and women who serve the churches of
our parish. It provides information about
scheduling, which will be done by Marilyn Welsh,
one of the Administrative Assistants for Christ the
King Parish. All Lectors are invited to consider
expanding their ministry to the six churches of our
parish or to express their preference for exercising
their ministry at a particular church and Mass time.
Parishioners with strong public reading skills
and a desire to proclaim the Word of the Lord as a
Lector during the weekend Masses in the six
churches of Christ the King Parish may contact Fr.
Dale DeNinno.
Bishop David A. Zubik will officially
install Fr. Dale DeNinno as the Pastor of Christ
the King Parish on Saturday, September 11, 2021
during the 4:00 o'clock Mass in Saint Joseph
Church. This site was chosen so that the Mass
may be live-streamed to parishioners unable to be
in attendance and others who may wish to view
the ceremony.
Father John Gizler, the Vicar for the
Northern Vicariate in the Diocese of Pittsburgh,
will also be present, as will the other clergy of
Christ the King Parish: Father Bill Siple, Father
Vince Kolo and Deacon Bob Wertz.
With the permission of Father Gizler, the
4:30 Mass in Madonna of Jerusalem Church and
the 5:00 o'clock Mass in Saint Scholastica Church
will be cancelled on Saturday, September 11TH.
All parishioners are encouraged to attend the 4:00
o'clock Mass in Saint Joseph Church as an
expression of the unity of our new parish. The
schedule of Sunday morning Masses on
September 12TH remains unchanged and the 4:30
and 5:00 o'clock Vigil Masses will resume the
following Saturday on September 18TH.
Christ the King Parish Administrative Center
According to the directives of the Diocese of Pittsburgh,
there is to be one administrative office for the parish. The
main office location for Christ the King Parish will be at
Saint Joseph Church, 342 Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh, PA
15215. All billing and correspondence should be directed to
that address. However, there will still be office hours at
three other churches in Christ the King Parish.
Saint Joseph Office
Monday thru Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
412-963-8885
Saint Scholastica Office
Monday thru Friday
8:30 am to 1:30 pm
412-781-0186
Madonna of Jerusalem Office
Every Monday
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Every Friday
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
412-784-8700
Saint Edward Office
Every Friday
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
412-828-4066
will be offered on Monday, Sept. 6TH at
10:00 o’clock in Saint Edward Church in Blawnox. All
parishioners are encouraged to attend this Mass and pray for
workers everywhere as well as for those looking for gainful
employment. This is the only Mass that will be offered on
Labor Day in the churches of Christ the King Parish.
will speak during each of the
Masses in our six churches over the course of three
weekends. In addition to introducing herself, she will
explain the Family Faith Formation program that was
instituted last year at the height of the coronavirus
pandemic.
4:00, 9:00 and 11 :00 in
Saint Joseph Church.
5:00 in Saint Scholastica
Church; 8:00 in Saint Francis of Assisi Church; 10:00 in
Saint Edward Church; and 12:00 in Saint Scholastica
Church.
4:30 in Madonna
Church; 9:30 in Saint Scholastica Church; and 11:30 in
Saint Mary Church.
Respect Life: There will be a free bus leaving from Saint
Scholastica Church for Pennsylvania’s first state “March
For Life” on Monday, September 27. Please make a
reservation by contacting Mary Catherine Scanlon at 412-
781-6550.
Prayer and Support for Haiti: Our par ish sponsors
Catholic schoolchildren in the city of St. Marc, Haiti,
through the Mortel High Hopes for Haiti Foundation.
Fortunately, the entire region was not affected by the recent
earthquake, and our school families are safe. If you are
interested in contributing to earthquake disaster relief
efforts, we recommend Catholic Relief Services which
works to provide relief to the people of southern Haiti.
There will also be a second collection September 18-19 for
aid to Haiti. We ask that you keep the country and those
affected in your prayers.
This year’s Men Retreat at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat
Center in the South Side Slopes takes place from 5:00 pm
on Friday, November 19 through noon on Sunday,
November 21. For information or to register, please contact
Jim Fanning at 412-680-7419 or [email protected], or
Bob Auray at 203-444-8184 or [email protected]. The
theme for this year is “I will reveal to you an abundance of
lasting peace. Finding peace + serenity in Christ.” The
suggested offering is $250.00 for the weekend.
The Men's Shelter Meal Sign Up for September is now
available. Visit ChristtheKingpgh.org/shelter to sign up to
provide a portion of their evening meal. Thank you for
helping those less fortunate.
Writing checks to the new Parish: Thank you for your
support of our new parish! Please remember to make your
check out to Christ the King Parish. If you make a recurring
donation through your bank, please contact them to change
the payee name.
Collection for:
August 28 & 29— $21,409
Please make checks payable to “Christ the King Parish”
Thank you for your generosity!
PARISH NEWS
Family Faith Formation Registration is now open! Families will
come once a month (on their chosen Sunday or Wednesday) for
Mass and a Faith formation session which will include breakout
sessions by age group. Each family will take home resources for
activities to work on as a family throughout the rest of the month.
The registration fee is $60.00 per student, max $200 per family. To
register online, visit christthekingpgh.org/registration. Online
payment options are now available!
Catechists Needed! We are in need of Catechists and Assistant Catechists to teach all grade levels for the 2021-2022
Faith Formation Year. To volunteer or to learn more about how you can help, contact:
Sara Octave, Director of Faith Formation, 412-963-8885 x301 or [email protected].
Or visit “christthekingpgh.org”, click “Grow” and “Ways to Help”.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE SACRAMENTS OF FIRST HOLY
COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION
All families with students in grades K-8 should have received a letter in the mail and/or an
email this week regarding Sacramental Preparation with instructions on how to register. If
you have a child/children in grades K-8 and you did NOT receive this letter by mail or by
email, please contact Sara Octave as soon as possible.
All students in grades K-8 must be enrolled in Faith Formation*
Students in second grade* in the 2021-2022 school year must register for the
Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
Students in eighth grade* in the 2021-2022 school year must register for the Sacrament
of Confirmation.
If your child needs to prepare for First Reconciliation and First Communion and is NOT in the second grade, or your child
needs to prepare for Confirmation and is NOT in eighth grade, please contact Sara Octave as soon as possible to discuss
preparation options.
* Families enrolled at CDTCA or another Catholic School are not required to register for and attend Family Faith
Formation sessions, although they are welcome to do so. However, ALL students wishing to receive the Sacraments at Christ
the King Parish must complete the Sacramental Registration form. In order to build a sense of community among all those
preparing to celebrate the Sacraments, we ask that our students enrolled in a Catholic School join us for retreats, but they
are not required to attend the monthly preparation sessions.
CDTCA’s Golf Outing is Monday, October 11, at the Fox Chapel
Golf Club. Foursomes and individual golfers are welcome!
Sponsorships are also available. Contact the school office at 412-
781-7927 to register.
205 Brilliant Ave, Aspinwall PA 15215
412-781-7927
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cdtca.org
Mark Grgurich, Principal
Youth Mass: The Youth Ministry Program is looking for singers, musicians, lectors and ushers to participate in our Youth Mass which will be celebrated on the last Sunday of each month during the 12 pm Mass at Saint Scholastica.
If you are in 7th-12th grade, you are welcome to join us. Bring your voice, musical instrument, lectoring skills, and ushering skills.
Interested families, please contact Meredith Troyan at [email protected] by September 19.
Youth Ministry is in need of the following items to make this year the most successful yet: charcoal gr ill & charcoal, couches, loveseats, futons & arm chairs, round coffee tables, ping pong & foosball table, outdoor blankets, furniture, and lawn chairs. If you have an item to donate, please contact [email protected].
Progress, Not Perfection
One of the greatest phrases that comes from 12-Step Recovery
work is “Progress, not perfection,” reminding us that the only
requirement for AA or NA is the desire to stop drinking or using.
“After all, we are not saints.” This simple phrase, I think, allows
us to be human, allowing us to not be so terrified of failing. Life isn’t perfect and neither is recovery.
Our journey into the hope of recovery is seldom linear. Rather, the journey into recovery, and for that matter into life, is full
of detours, obstacles, wrong turns and even getting lost, realizing that the journey is as important as the destination. As a
matter of fact, it is, I believe, the journey that holds out the promise of recovery. Often in recovery, as in life, it is the
detours, road blocks, stumbles, and falls that teach us about how to discover the path to freedom.
The quest for perfection can sabotage progress. Often in life and in recovery, we tend to sacrifice the good for the perfect.
Life isn’t perfect, and certainly recovery is never perfect. So relax; take it easy; live life on life’s terms. I believe that for
everything in life, we need to remember we ought to always seek progress, not perfection. Because it is in our mistakes, our
weaknesses, and failures that we can encounter the wonderful mystery of God.
A.R.M. will restart packing brown-bag lunches for Light of Life Rescue Mission in September. We are in need of the
following: Cookies – 15 packs, Raisins – 150 small boxes, Gum – 108 packs, Granola bars – 132, Drinks (mixes or
pouches) – 101. Thank you for your continued support and generosity!
Don’t forget about our grand opening celebration on Sunday, September 12, at 3:00 pm in Saint Francis church. We
will have prayer and praise music led by Fr. Levi Hartle and Praise Nation Pittsburgh, along with an activity, a reflection
and light refreshments. All are welcome!
Mass is celebrated at Saint Francis Church at 12:00 Noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Exposition of
the Holy Sacrament will be on Wednesdays, immediately following Mass until 7:00 pm when we will hold a Holy Hour for
recovery.
Members of our community
who are in need of short-term
assistance can contact the
CTK Saint Vincent de Paul
Society at
or 412-254-4446.
The Aspinwall Homeless Ministry is not cur rently accepting donations of
clothing. However, they are very much in need of powdered or shelf-stable
milk (shelf-stable milk comes in cartons and does not require refrigeration
until opened), macaroni and cheese, and jelly. They are particularly in need
of soup, both ready to serve and condensed (especially beef varieties),
canned tuna fish and canned chicken. Pull tops are preferred! Please leave
donations in plastic bags in the gray bins at the Saint Scholastica church
entrance. Donations of Giant Eagle gift cards are gratefully accepted. They
can be brought to the Saint Scholastica parish office.
Donations to local food banks can be placed in the following CTK
Church entrances:
Saint Edward Church and Saint Francis Church
Saint Joseph Church (Please leave donations in the drawer in the vestibule.)
Saint Scholastica Church (Please put donations in the red collection bin.)
Clothing Donations: The St. Vincent de Paul Society is accepting
donations at the clothing collection bin in the back parking lot of Saint
Francis Church.
ADDICTION RECOVERY MINISTRY NEWS
412-218-5410 [email protected] addictionrecoveryministrypittsburgh.org
Facebook: Addiction Recovery Ministry Pittsburgh
Creation Care Corner
In order to be more active in
caring for our common home,
it is good to be informed and
connected. Here are some
resources that can help you be
both!
The Catholic Climate
Covenant is a national
Catholic organization that
“inspires and equips people and institutions
to care for creation and care for the poor . . .
By educating, giving public witness, and
offering resources.” You can learn more at
their website, catholicclimatecovenant.org.
For a global perspective, check out the
Laudato Si’ Movement at:
laudatosimovement.org.
You can find news stories of climate crisis,
faith, and action at EarthBeat, sponsored by
the National Catholic Reporter:
www.ncronline.org/earthbeat.
Finally, Inside Climate News is a reliable
secular source for climate information:
insideclimatenews.org.
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
Sunday, September 5 3:00pm Women's Shelter Meal Saint Joseph, upper parking lot
Tuesday, September 14 1:00pm Women's Bible Study Saint Scholastica Hall
Saturday, September 18 5:00-7:00pm High School Social Saturday Saint Joseph Pavilion
Sunday, September 19 11:00am Family Faith Formation
Catechetical Sunday Kick-Off Saint Joseph Church
Around the Diocese . . .
Widowed, Divorced or Separated? The loss of a spouse is a traumatic experience. The Beginning Experience®
ministry provides a weekend program to help widowed, divorced, or separated men and women pass through
grief and move forward with their lives. The next weekend program is October 15-17 at the Martina Spiritual
Renewal Center, 5244 Clarwin Avenue, West View, PA 15229. Payment arrangements and financial assistance
may be available. Visit www.BeginningExperiencePittsburgh.com to register or make a confidential call to Rob
at 412-584-5575 or Kim at 412-352-2653 to learn more about this healing ministry.
40 Days for Life : From September 22 to October 21 you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 days of prayer
and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public
right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood, 933 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, and to help spread the word about this
important community outreach. If you’d like more information – and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help,
please contact Campaign Director Nikki Bruni at [email protected].
Join us for our kick-off events: September 20, 6:30-9:00 pm at St. John Neumann Parish, “Bringing Pro-Life
Pittsburgh Together”, featuring testimonies and informal social and September 21, 7:00 pm, Kick-off Mass at
Epiphany Church, followed by a Eucharistic Procession to Planned Parenthood.
Learning About Marriage Annulments: Divorced Catholics and everyone else who may be interested in
learning about the annulment process are welcome to attend a free workshop with Jay Conzemius, JCL, Tribunal
Director and Judge. Jay will speak at four locations to present on the theology of marriage; ministry of the tribunal,
marriage annulment types; and why, when and how to start the petition for annulment process. Afterward participants
can ask questions and/or start the process. No reservation is required, but if you do plan to attend please email
[email protected] or call 412-456-3033 so that seating arrangements can be made.
All of the presentations are from 7:00PM – 8:00PM on the following dates and locations: Thu, Sep 9 – St. Bernadette
Church, Monroeville (Lourdes Center); Tue, Sep 14 – St. Louise de Marillac Church, Upper St. Clair (Le Gras Hall);
Thu, Sep 16 - Sacred Heart Church, Shadyside (Auditorium); Tue, Sep 21 – Good Samaritan Parish, Ambridge
(Jericho Hall).
Franciscan Sisters, T.O.R., Share His Mercy Benefit: Please join us on Saturday, September 25, for our Share
His Mercy Benefit 2021, themed Living by Faith: In the Footsteps of St. Joseph. This year we joyfully extend the
invitation to join us at our home, our Motherhouse. The event begins with lunch at 1 pm. This meal will include indoor
or outdoor seating options for our guests. Following the meal, our program will be held in our chapel, where our sisters
will share their original music and what inspired it. A Sunday vigil Mass will close our time together. Additionally, we
will be offering the option for guests to join us virtually from their own homes. Your support makes it possible for us
to live our life of prayer, participate in works of mercy to the poor, give guidance and witness to students on college
campuses, visit our friends in nursing homes, promote vocations, and provide formation and guidance for our new
sisters. Registration is required for both the in-person and virtual options and can be found under the events page at
www.franciscansisterstor.org.
Baptisms: Celebrated during any of the weekend liturgies or after the last Sunday liturgy (11:00am at Saint Joseph, 11:30am at Saint Mary, 12:00pm at Saint Scholastica). First time parents must complete a baptism preparation class. Contact the parish office for details.
Weddings: Celebrated at 2:00pm on Saturdays. Contact the parish office to set up a meeting with a priest at least six months before the desired date.
Funerals: Offered at 10:00am, Monday through Saturday. The funeral home will contact the parish office
Anointing of the Sick: Available to those who are chronically ill. Please contact the parish office to request an appointment.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: See the bulletin schedule for times and locations.
Mass Intentions: Offered at each Mass for deceased loved ones or for other special intentions. Please call the parish office to schedule or visit our website at ChristtheKingpgh.org/forms-and-downloads.
Family Faith Formation: Offered for grades K-8 on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings at Saint Joseph Church, September through April. Contact the Faith Formation Office at 412-963-8885 for details or to register.
Volunteer Opportunities: All parishioners are encouraged to contribute their time and talents to the church. We have opportunities to serve at Mass as lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, ushers, music ministers and altar servers. Please contact the parish office for information on all our volunteer opportunities. All staff and volunteers in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are required to obtain clearances and training to comply with the Safe Environment Policy. See diopitt.org/compliance or contact the parish office for details.
Membership: To register at Christ the King Parish, update your contact information, or let us know if you or a family member is homebound or has moved to a nursing home, please use the form below, visit our website at ChristtheKingpgh.org/join-our-parish or contact the parish office.
SACRAMENTS and MORE
Christ the King Parish Membership Form
Name:
Address:
City: Zip:
Phone: Email:
Check One:
New Registration
Change of Address
Moving out of Parish
Requesting Envelopes
Return this form to parish office with the $10 stipend for each Mass attached. If your first or second choice of date and time is not available, you will be given the closest day. Masses are
scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can also request Masses at christthekingpgh.org/forms-and
-downloads.
We are currently scheduling for 2021 ONLY
Your Name: ________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________________________
Church Requested: ___________________________________
FIRST MASS INTENTION
Requested for: Deceased? (Y /N)
________________________________________________________
Requested
________________________________________________________
Date and Time of Mass
1ST Choice _______________________________________________
2ND Choice _______________________________________________
SECOND MASS INTENTION
Requested for: Deceased? (Y /N)
________________________________________________________
Requested by:
________________________________________________________
Date and Time of Mass
1ST Choice _______________________________________________
2ND Choice _______________________________________________
Saint Joseph Church/Administrative Center 342 Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 [email protected] | 412-963-8885 | Fax: 412-963-1945 Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Saint Edward Church 450 Walnut Street, Blawnox, PA 15238 | 412-828-4066 Office Hours: Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
Saint Francis Church 2599 Freeport Rd, Harmar, PA 15238
Madonna of Jerusalem Church 201 9th Street, Sharpsburg, PA 15215 | 412-784-8700 Office Hours: Monday & Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
Saint Mary Church 210 Garnier Street, Sharpsburg, PA 15215
Saint Scholastica Church 309 Brilliant Avenue, Aspinwall, PA 15215 | 412-781-0186 Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30am-1:30pm
Fr. Dale DeNinno Pastor 412-963-8885 x 304 [email protected]
Fr. William Siple Parochial Vicar 412-781-0186 [email protected]
Fr. Vincent Kolo Parochial Vicar 412-784-8700 [email protected]
Deacon Robert Wertz, Jr. 412-784-8700 [email protected] Fr. Michael Decewicz In Residence
Fr. Hyeong Cheol Lee In Residence
Fr. John Mark Ogu In Residence
CLERGY
FAITH FORMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY
Sara Octave Director of Faith Formation 412-963-8885 x301 [email protected]
Andrew Bechman Director of Adult Faith Formation 412-781-0186 x18 [email protected]
Meredith Troyan Coordinator of Youth Ministry 412-781-0186 x20 [email protected]
MUSIC MINISTRY
Virginia Ambrose 412-781-0186 x17 [email protected]
Thomas Octave 412-867-5032 [email protected]
David Volcheck 412-651-2067 [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
LaVerne Manes Safe Environment Coordinator 412-781-0186 x11 [email protected]
Lori McKinniss Business Manager/Bookkeeper 412-963-8885 [email protected]
Kathi Sterling Administrative Assistant 412-963-8885 x306 [email protected]
Debbie VanDemark Administrative Assistant 412-781-0186 [email protected]
Marilyn Welsh Administrative Assistant 412-828-4066 [email protected]
SAINT JOSEPH PRESCHOOL
Nancy Whistler Director 412-963-8885 x302
Terri Weir Administrative Assistant 412-963-8885 x302 [email protected]
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
George Cavlovich Saint Joseph Church
Jerry Auen, Scott Auen, Madonna & Saint Mary Churches Franco Ferraro and Henry Sacco
Todd Daigneau Saint Edward Church
Bruce Hassing Saint Scholastica Church
Website: www.Chr isttheKingpgh.org
Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235
PA Child Line: 1-800-932-0313
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