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APRIL 12, 2020 | EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

GOOD SHEPHERD

SACRED HEART

MADONNA DEL

CASTELLO

ST. COLMAN

ST. JOHN FISHER

ST. JUDE THE

APOSTLE

ST. MAURICE

WORD OF GOD

02 April 12, 2020 | Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

STAFF AND CONTACTS

ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE 405 Westinghouse Avenue, Wilmerding, PA 15148

P: 412-823-8390 | F: 412-823-8399 |

email: [email protected]

ST. JOHN FISHER 33 Lewin Lane, Churchill, PA 15235

P: 412-241-4722 | F: 412-241-4653 |


ST. COLMAN 100 Tri-Boro Avenue, Turtle Creek, PA 15145-1966

P: 412-823-2564 | F: 412-823-6350 |

ST. MAURICE 2001 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

P: 412-271-0809 | F: 412-271-2415 |


WORD OF GOD 7446 McClure Avenue, Swissvale, PA 15218

P: 412-241-1372 | F: 412-271-2335 |


STAFF

Father Frank D. Almade

Administrator

Father Martin F. Barkin

Senior Parochial Vicar

Father Jeremy J. Mohler

Parochial Vicar

[email protected]

Father Albert J. Semler

Parochial Vicar

Deacon Joseph M. Dougherty

Deacon Keith G. Kondrich

Deacon Herb Riley

Deacon Ron Demblowski

Pastoral Associate [email protected]

412-241-1372

Kelly James

Director of Business Operations [email protected]

412-351-6008

Cheryl Kirkland

Director of Religious Education

[email protected]

412-351-6710

Norman E. Chapman

CAGO, Director of Music

[email protected]

412-271-0809

Jon Zellhart

Director of Music

[email protected]

412-241-4722

Kelley Rodgers

Business Manager

[email protected]

412-271-0809

David Barr

Principal

East Catholic School

412-351-5403

Safe Environment...It is the policy of the Diocese that all volunteers must

complete the Safe Environment process

before beginning a ministry or activity in

any Parish. Please call 412-271-0809

for more information..

Diocese of Pittsburgh Crisis Hotline:

1-888-808-1235

Diocesan Victim Assistance

Coordinator: 412-456-3093 (Office)

PA Child Line: 1-800-932-0313

New Parishioners are most welcome!

Please call the office of the church you would like to join.

We will be happy to assist you!

MADONNA DEL

CASTELLO

2021 South Braddock Avenue, Swissvale, PA 15218

P: 412-271-5666 | F: 412-271-2335 |


GOOD SHEPHERD

Braddock Avenue at Frazier Street, Braddock, PA 15104

P: 412-271-1515| F: 412-271-1222 |


1600 Brinton Road, Braddock Hills, PA 15221-4902

P: 412-271-1515| F: 412-271-1222 |


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Faithful Chronicles By Father Frank D. Almade

Good Shepherd | Madonna del Castello | St. Colman | St. John Fisher | St. Jude the Apostle | St. Maurice | Word of God

Many of you have heard me tell this

(apocryphal) story. But it bears repeating.

Two women went to the funeral Mass

of a dear friend of theirs (when the churches

were open!). They left the church and walked

home. One said to the other, “That was a nice

funeral, with some wonderful music.” The other

agreed. “Father had good words to say about our

friend.” The other agreed. The first one stopped,

paused, and said, “You know, the way Father talked

you’d think that all of us are going to die.”

Today is Easter Sunday. We remember and

celebrate the resurrection from the dead of Jesus Christ

our Savior and Lord. We tell the stories of the women

of Jerusalem, who came to the tomb on that first Easter

morning (after observing strictly the Sabbath) to anoint

his body and pray for him. We hear the angel say, “Do

not be afraid. He is not here. He has arisen and gone

to Galilee.” We join with Peter and the apostles on the

shore of the Sea of Galilee as the Risen Lord Jesus eats

breakfast with them.

Easter is a day and a season of hope, of

springtime, of new life. Easter is a day and a season of

joy. Easter is full of brilliant flowers, warm sunshine,

and the presence of the Risen Lord.

But…….Before we can honestly and fully

embrace Easter, we have to address and accept the

harsh reality of death. Right now as I write (ten days

before Easter) and as you read this, people in our

country and throughout the world are dying of a tiny

virus which can only be seen under a microscope. This

is the same coronavirus (COVID-19) which has

stopped economies and industries in their tracks, and

brought the world to the brink of recession, maybe

depression. Right now as I write and as you read this,

thousands of others are dying in the painful and usual

ways: heart disease, cancer, stroke, other respiratory

diseases, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, pneumonia, accidents,

suicide. Right now our time on earth is limited, with

the length known only by God Almighty.

I comment upon the finality of death not to

depress anyone, but to make sure we fully embrace our

humanity. For to be human is to live, and to die. It’s

just a matter of when.

Jesus faced his death with religious dignity.

Three times on his final journey to Jerusalem from

Galilee he predicted the manner of his death to the

apostles. In the garden of Gethsemane he begged his

heavenly Father to put off his death, only to override

this prayer with the complete acceptance of his Father’s

will—to be betrayed by his friends, suffer, be nailed to

a cross, and die one of the most horrible deaths

dreamed up by evil men.

We too have to face our own death, and the

deaths of those we love. We too have to pray as Jesus

did, “Not my will but yours be done.” When we do,

then, and only then, are we prepared to accept the utter

shock of resurrection, the incredible news of One who

walked out of the tomb and returned from the dead, the

joys of Easter, the possibility of life and love in heaven

without end in the communion of the saints.

This year we are forced to pray without our

sisters and brothers gathered in churches and basilicas,

in fields and rooms large and small. This year you are

challenged to pray as families and households, in small

groups or alone. But pray we can, and pray we will.

As the priests and deacons have prayed the sacred

liturgies of Holy Week and the Great Three Days of

Easter in empty church buildings, we have been very

mindful of our spiritual communion with each and

every parishioner, each and every Catholic, all

Christians, and all God’s children throughout the

world.

This pandemic will end. The virus will die, or

be conquered by the skills of researchers concocting a

vaccine, and be overcome by the everyday sacrifices of

millions who have practiced social disciplining and

thorough hand washing. That is a death we look

forward to, as soon as possible.

Reflect upon the reality of death, your death,

the death of the son of Mary almost 2,000 years ago.

Do so, and you will be prepared to rejoice for 50 days

(or 50 years) in the Resurrection of Christ our Savior

on Easter.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

GOOD SHEPHERD

Offertory $1,598.66

MADONNA DEL CASTELLO

Offertory $1,595.00

ST. COLMAN

Offertory $3,731.00

ST. JOHN FISHER

Offertory $2,720.00

ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE

Offertory $1,210.00

ST. MAURICE

Offertory $6,436.00

WORD OF GOD

Offertory $4,200.00

05 Good Shepherd | Madonna del Castello | St. Colman | St. John Fisher | St. Jude the Apostle | St. Maurice | Word of God

Prayer Line

St. Maurice—412-277-0693 or

412-871-3245

Madonna & Word of God—412-804-8858

Thank you for your continued generosity!

BULLETIN DEADLINE

All bulletin articles must be submitted

in writing or by email to

[email protected]

by 10:00 am on Friday.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIEWING THE

LIVE STREAM MASSES OF OUR GROUPING:

For the best quality audio and video, please go to www.youtube.com/

jonzellhart on your internet browser, or search “Jon Zellhart” in the search

bar of YouTube on your mobile device. A small list of videos will appear, and

select the “Live” video to watch the current Mass. The videos will be

available on YouTube after the completion of the Mass if you are unable to

watch during the live stream.

The same video live streaming on YouTube can also be found:

https://stmauriceparish.org/welcome/

https://catholicwestignhousevalley.org/

https://o1215.org/

A lower quality, “back-up” stream will be found at https://

www.facebook.com/stmauricepittsburgh and can be searched for on

Facebook under “St. Maurice Pittsburgh”.

The live stream schedule is:

• Holy Thursday ` 7:00 pm

• Good Friday Stations 12 Noon

• Good Friday Passion 1:00 pm

• Easter Vigil 8:30 pm

• Easter Sunday 10:00 am

Parishioners are encouraged to watch live-streamed liturgies from our

churches, or from other churches. See the listing at www.diopitt.org .

MASSES

A. ON TV:

1. St. Mary of Mercy: live every day at Noon,

Comcast channel 95, Christian Associates TV.

2. St. Paul Cathedral: live Monday through Saturday, 8:15 am and

Sundays at 10 am. Comcast channel 95. Rebroadcast at 5 and 8 pm daily.

3. From WPXI-TV: Sundays at 6 am on PCNC and MeTV on

Verizon; over the air on MeTV.

4. WPGH-TV Fox 53, 7 am, Sundays.

B. Online:

1. Links through diopitt.org/spiritual-resources

2. St. Paul Cathedral & St. Mary of Mercy:

christianassociatestv.org

3. Catholictv.org



PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

George Bodrog who recently passed

to the Lord. May his soul rest in

peace. Amen.

LENTEN SACRIFICES—PLEASE HOLD ON TO YOUR RICE BOWLS. WE PLAN

TO COLLECT THEM ONCE THINGS ARE BACK TO NORMAL...THANKS FR AL

BIBLE STUDY 216

Until further notice, Bible Study at St John Fisher and St. Maurice is

canceled.

STAY UP TO DATE ON THE LATEST NEWS!

CHECK OUT OUR GROUPING’S WEBSITES:

catholicwestinghousevalley.org

madonnadelcastello.org

stmauriceparish.org

We have rescheduled our picnic for Sunday, September 27. Once

everything settles, we will schedule a meeting to plan for this event. For

now, “SAVE THE DATE”...Thanks, Fr. Al

MEMORIAL OFFERINGS—TABERNACLE LAMPS

St. Colman: In memory of Joseph & Marie Maringo from Connie &

Maura

St. Maurice: In memory of Art Limbacher from Family

Word of God: In memory of Cecilia Stecik from Bernie Stecik

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

The brunch is rescheduled for September 13, 2020. This date coincides

with the rescheduled Susan B. Komen Walk for the Cure date. More

details will be provided as the date nears.

In light of Bishop Zubik lifting the obligation for attending Sunday

Mass during this unprecedented time, we want to do everything we

can to bring the Eucharist to those of our parishioners who choose to

stay home. If you would like a visit, please call the St. Maurice Parish

Office at 412-271-0809 and leave a message for Deacon Herb Riley

with your name, phone number and address.

Father Jeremy Mohler is now posting

his homilies online. To view them go to FrMohler.com .


Until further notice:

CHURCHES

CLOSED

Parish Office open:

Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am-4:30 pm St. Maurice

2001 Ardmore Blvd. 412.271.0809

Food Pantry donations: Tuesdays, 9 am-5 pm

Madonna/Word of God office,

2021 South Braddock Avenue, Swissvale

We are grateful for your understanding, support

and prayers in these unprecedented times.

May God bless and protect you.

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Sacraments:

Baptism Prior to having your child baptized,

both parents must attend a pre-

baptismal seminar. Please contact

St. Maurice at 412-271-0809 to

register.

Penance

Until further notice confessions

have been canceled.

Marriage By appointment. Anyone who

wishes to marry should contact the

pastor at least six months prior to

the desired date.

Anointing of the Sick Available for those who are

chronically ill. Please contact the

parish in which the person is a

member.

RCIA (Rite of Christian

Initiation of Adults)

This is the process to become

Catholic or for Catholics to receive

the rest of their Sacraments of

Initiation. Please call (412) 271-

0809 for more information.

Holy Communion

for Shut-Ins

Please contact the parish in which

the person is a member.


April 12, 2020 | Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

PARISH NEWS

Good Shepherd | Madonna del Castello | St. Colman | St. John Fisher | St. Jude the Apostle | St. Maurice | Word of God 09

Parish Assembly Power Point Presentations

are on the following websites for our

grouping:

madonnadelcastello.org

catholicwestinghousevalley.org

stmauriceparish.org

Consult these sites for the parish bulletin and

notices.

Thoughts to Reflect On and Share:

“Christ is Risen. He is Risen indeed. Alleluia! Rejoice

and be glad that you are loved by the Risen Lord.”

Happy and Blessed Easter to all!

You can Follow Deacon Herb on Facebook.

CDA SPRING FLOWER SALE

These BIG, BEAUTIFUL baskets will be coming from

Hazuza’s Greenhouse. Cost is $20 each. Contact any

CDA member: Donna Egan 412-999-4685 or

[email protected]. Orders are due by April 15

and delivery will be May 2.

PARISH LIBRARY/GIFT SHOP NEWS

The Library & Gift Shop are closed during the COVID-

19 emergency until further notice. If you have any

special religious gift needs or library requests, email

Karen Goldbach, [email protected].

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER TO OUR LADY

IMPLORING HER PROTECTION AMID

THE CORONAVIRUS

O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need. We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us: He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

EASTER DAILY PRAYER

For your saving death, O Christ,

And your glorious Resurrection,

Let all the earth cry out with joy!

For the glad tidings of your gospel,

and your wondrous ascension into heaven,

Let all the earth cry out with joy!

For your gift or daily discipleship,

And the sending of the Spirit each day,

Let all the earth cry out with joy! Alleluia!



SPIRITUAL COMMUNION PRAYER

by Saint Alphonsus Liguori

My Jesus,

I believe that You

are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things,

and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment

receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there

and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

EASTER JOKE

A parishioner was in front of me coming out of church

one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he

always is to shake hands. He grabbed the parishioner by

the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him,

“You need to join the Army of the Lord!” The parishioner

replied, “I’m already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor.”

Pastor questioned, “how come I don’t see you except at

Christmas and Easter?” He whispered back, “I’m in the

secret service.”

Historically associated with plagues, the Madonna of Monte

Berico is the perfect intercessor for our current coronavirus

outbreak. The following novena may be said and offered for

the petition of a swift end to the spread and for a maternal

protection for all .

Novena to Our Lady of Monte Berico

O Most Holy Virgin, Mother of God and my Mother Mary, I

thank you that you have deigned to appear on Monte

Berico and I thank you for all the graces you grant here to

those who turn to you. Nobody ever prayed to you in vain.

I, too, resort to you and beg you for the Passion and Death

of Jesus and for your pains: welcome me, o’ merciful

Mother, under your mantle, which is a maternal mantle;

grant me the particular grace that I ask of You [your petition

here] and protect me from all evil and especially from sin

which is the greatest evil. Oh make, oh Mary, my Mother,

that I always enjoy your loving protection in life and even

more in death and then come to see you in heaven and to

thank and bless you forever. Amen. Madonna of Monte

Berico, pray for us.

O sweet Virgin, pious mother of love, Like this Ave rising

from the heart.

Ave, ave, ave, Maria


O Virgin, shine as a star in the sky, Motherly defend your

faithful children.

Ave, ave, ave Maria


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Easter Prayer of Thanksgiving

Good and gracious heavenly Father,

we come before you on this Easter Sunday

with full and grateful hearts for the gift of

the Paschal Mystery that you showed us

in the life, death, and resurrection of your Son,

our brother by adoption, Jesus Christ.

Bless us and all those who profess belief in your saving love.

Bless also those who have yet to profess belief in you.

You are God for all.

We ask all this in Christ's name.

Amen.

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