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PARISH PRIESTS AND DEACONS Rev. James Bachner…………….……...………….Pastor Rev. Adam Potter……………….…....….Parochial Vicar Rev. Fernando Torres……………..……..Parochial Vicar Mr. Mark S. Bibro………………………………..Deacon Mr. Richard Longo……………………………….Deacon Mr. Thomas O’Neill……..………………………Deacon Mr. Scott Potter…………..…….………………..Deacon
Our Website: www.stteresakolkatapgh.org
Parish Office 1810 Belasco Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Parish Ministry/Office……..412-531-2135 Parish Fax ……….…............412-531-8543 Parish E-Mail ……….…[email protected]
Faith Formation Offices and Program Locations
Nancy Spinneweber, Director of Faith Formation for Children English Programs (CGS/CCD) [email protected] St. Catherine of Siena School Bldg. / 412-531-2135 ext. 20 1810 Belasco Ave, Pgh, PA 15216 St. Pius X School Bldg./ 412-563-0858 2690 Waddington Ave, Pgh, PA 15226 Marina Osthoff, Director of Faith Formation for Children Spanish Pro-gram (CGS) [email protected] St. Catherine of Siena School Bldg. / 412-531-2135 ext. 23
Patty Schwerin– (English) Director of Evangelization, Adult Faith Formation and Protecting God’s Children [email protected]
412-563-0858
Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235
Coordinator: 412-456-3093 Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-932-0313
St. Catherine of Siena 1909 Broadway Ave. Pgh., PA 15216
Resurrection 1100 Creedmoor Ave. Pgh., PA 15226
St. Pius X 3040 Pioneer Ave. Pgh., PA 15226
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December 27, 2020 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish 1810 Belasco Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Beechview
Centro Parroquial……………….412-531-2135 Fax……………….…….…………412-531-8543 Oficina de Formación de Fe Hispana:
412-531-2135 Ext. 23
Personal de la Parroquia Pastor— Padre James Bachner Vicario Parroquial — Padre Fernando Torres Vicario Parroquial — Padre Adam Potter Diácono — Rev. Sr. Thomas O’Neill Diácono— Rev. Sr. Mark Bibro Diácono— Rev. Sr. Richard Longo Diácono— Rev. Sr. Scott Potter
Ministerio Hispano 412.531.2135 Padre Fernando Torres
Marina Osthoff- Directora del Programa de Formación de Fe para Niños en Español. 412.531.2135 ext. 23 Bill Scott-Director de Música Latina Claudia Bazán-Secretaria BilingüeLatino web-page: https://www.stteresakolkatapgh.org/española-amp-port
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MISAS EN ESPAÑOL Puede unirse a la Misa virtualmente a través de Face-book Live el Domingo a la 1:00 PM: Facebook.com/STK15216. Las Misas grabadas se pueden ver en la página de YouTube de la Parroquia: St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish www.stteresakolkatapgh.org
HORARIO de MISAS TEMPORAL HASTA NUEVO AVISO Puesto que ahora se nos da permiso para tener el 50% de la capacidad de la Iglesia, cambiaremos el horar io de las mi-sas durante el fin de semana para tener tiempo de desinfectar entre cada misa.
St. Catherine of Siena Sábado 4:00 PM Domingo 10:30 AM Domingo 1:00 PM (español) *cambió de hora
Resurrection Sábado 5:30 PM Domingo 11:30 AM
St. Pius X (EN EL GIMNASIO NO EN EL TEMPLO) Sábado 4:00 PM Domingo 8:00 AM
* Debido a que se necesita tiempo para desinfectar el templo.
Horario Temporal de Misas hasta nuevo aviso8:00 AM St. Pius X (Gimnasio): Lunes, Viernes, y tam-bién Miércoles a las 7:00PM 8:45AM St. Catherine of Siena: Lunes a Sábado 8:00 AM Resurrection: Martes, Jueves, a Sábado Nota: Por favor visite la página de internet de la Parroquia https://stteresakolkatapgh.org/, para actualizaciones y más in-formación sobre las reglas a seguir, durante las celebraciones. -Quédese en casa si se siente enfermo.-Se recomienda a los más vulnerables (mayores de 65 años,salud inmunológica o respiratoria comprometida, diabetes) aquedarse en casa. Se elimina la obligación de asistir.-Deben usar una máscara en todo momento (Excepción paraniños menores de 2 años)-Por favor, siéntese en las áreas designadas.-Intente abstenerse de usar los baños.-No usar bebederos.-Debe observar las pautas de seguridad con respecto a la cele-bración de la Misa, incluidas las directivas sobre la SagradaComunión (mantener su distancia de 6 pies en la línea de co-munión, se recomienda recibirla en la mano, no en la boca) y seomitirá el Signo de la Paz.
CONFESIONES En St. Catherine Siena: SABADOS de 12:00 a 12:30 PM y DOMINGOS de 12:00 a 12:45 PM. *Confesiones en español son el primer sábado del mes.En St. Pius X: MIERCOLES de 6:15 a 6:45 PM.
BAUTISMOS: Se requiere que los padres y padrinos reciban una plática bau-tismal si es la primera vez; para registrarse e informes comuni-carse con Marina Osthoff 412-531-2135 ext. 23 /[email protected], o con el Padre Fernando Torres.
Diciembre 27: Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia María, José y Jesús, representan una respuesta “coral a la voluntad del Padre”: ellos se ayudan recíprocamente a reali-zar el proyecto de Dios, rezando, trabajando y comunicándo-se. Que ellos, sean modelo para nuestras familias, a fin de que padres e hijos “se sostengan mutuamente en la adhesión al Evangelio, fundamento de la santidad de la familia”. Homilía del Papa Francisco 2020
Enero 1ero: Solemnidad de María Santísima Madre de Dios En el evangelio sobre la Madre de Dios se dice una sola fra-se: «Custodiaba todas estas cosas, meditándolas en su cora-zón» (Lc 2,19). Y contemplando en silencio, dejamos que Je-sús nos hable al corazón: que su pequeñez desarme nuestra soberbia, que su pobreza desconcierte nuestra fastuosidad, que su ternura sacuda nuestro corazón insensible. Reservar cada día un momento de silencio con Dios es custodiar nuestra al-ma; es custodiar nuestra libertad frente a las banalidades co-rrosivas del consumo y la ruidosa confusión de la publicidad, frente a la abundancia de palabras vacías y las olas impetuosas de las murmuraciones y quejas. Este es el secreto de la Madre de Dios: custodiar en el silencio y llevar a Dios. Que la Madre, que es el sello especial de Dios sobre la huma-nidad, custodie este año y traiga la paz de su Hijo al corazón de todos los hombres y al mundo entero. Homilía del Papa Francisco 2020
ESTUDIO BIBLICO Reinicia el día jueves, 14 de enero de 7:30 pm a 9pm.
Que el amor y la luz de Jesús los acompañe durante todo el nuevo año. Bendiciones de parte del Padre Fernando,
y todo el personal que colabora en nuestra parroquia.
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St. Vincent dePaul Society: Our parish has an active St. Vincent de Paul Society that helps those in need. Please call 412-342-8836 if you need assistance. We also need volunteers; please contact the Parish Office.
300 CLUB WINNER
Week 51 #178 Michelle Fagan $500 #267 Bill Burgunder $500
Parish Share Goal $179,861.00 Collected $203,277.81 (as of December 10, 2020) All monies collected over the goal stay in the parish 100%
Capital Campaign Goal $700,000 (5 year goal started June 2020) Collected $ 29,437.25 (As of December 10, 2020)
Offertory Collection Report September 2020 Mailed/ dropped off Collections $41,677.94 OLG (Online Giving) $ 7,376.00 Total September $49,053.94 (4 Sundays averaged $12,263.49 per week) October 2020 Mailed/ dropped off Collections $42,739.48 OLG (Online Giving) $ 7.956.81 Total October $50,696.29 (4 Sundays averaged $12,674.07 per week) November 2020 Mailed/ dropped off Collections $49,370.88 OLG (Online Giving) $ 8,543.80 Total November $57,914.68 (5 Sundays averaged $11,582.94 per week) December 2020 (as of December 16) Mailed/ dropped off Collections $28,652.00 OLG (Online Giving) $ 4,107.00 Total December $32,759.00 (2 Sundays averaged $16,379.50 per week)
Thanks to all who have continued to support our Church!
Please consider leaving 10% of your Will to St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish
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Sacrament of Baptism: A Baptism preparation session is required for first time baptisms. Please call 412-531-2135 to make arrangements. Call the Parish Office to request a church site, time, and date to schedule Baptism. DUE TO COVID-19 WE ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO DO ONE FAMILY BAPTISM AT A TIME. Sacrament of Marriage: The Sacrament of Matrimony requires a time of spiritual preparation. Arrangements should be made at least six months before the date by meeting with the priest and before any social plans are made. Sacrament of Reconciliation (CONFESSIONS): Tuesday at Resurrection 7:15-7:45am Wednesday at St. Pius X 6:15-6:45pm Saturday at St. Catherine’s Noon-12:30pm Becoming a Catholic: We do have a program to instruct those who are interested in becoming Catholic. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Please contact Patty at 412-563-0858 or email [email protected].. Religious Education: Children of the parish are expected to receive Religious Education in a Catholic school or Faith Formation program. For information or to register, please contact Nancy in the Faith Formation Office at 412-531-2135 / ext. 20, or email [email protected].
Hospitalized Parishioners and Shut-Ins: Please call the Parish office if someone in your family is hospitalized or a shut-in. If a parishioner is not able to attend Mass, the priest and/or Eucharistic Ministers can bring Communion to the home. Parish Registration: New parishioners are asked to register as are newlyweds and single young adults even if registered before with their families. A registration form can be found on page 6 of this bulletin. FOOD PANTRY:Food pantries serve certain boundaries: —The Brookline Food Pantry is located at 1036 Brookline Blvd. 2nd Saturday of Month 9:00-11:00am. —The St. Catherine Food Pantry is located in the St. Catherine’s School Building on the corner of Crosby and Pauline Avenues. For December ONLY : 3rd Saturday from 9:30am-11:00am. The food pantry will return to its original schedule of the second and fourth Saturdays from 9:30 - 11 am starting in January. Beechview Manor: Manager can be reached at 412-571-2999 or 1926 Pauline Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Creedmoor Court: Manager can be reached at 412-344-1540 or 1050 Creedmoor Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226.
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT In the spirit of St. Teresa of Kolkata, we honor Christ by coming together as one faith community with the pledge to reach out to the lonely and less fortunate. Our mission is to engage in unselfish acts of kindness and compassion, sharing our blessings with a humble heart.
MISION PARROQUIAL En el espíritu de Santa Teresa de Kolkata, honramos a Cristo unidos como comunidad de fe, con el compromiso de extender la mano a los más desafortunados y solos. Nuestra misión es dedicarnos desinteresadamente en ac-tos de compasión y amabilidad, compartiendo nuestras bendiciones con un corazón humilde.
Key to listings: RES—Resurrection SCS—St. Catherine of Siena SPX—St. Pius X
Eucharistic Adoration: SCS—1st Friday of the month after 8:45am Mass until 10:00am (unless there is a funeral) SPX—Last Wednesday of the month after 7:00pm Mass until 8:00pm RES—First Saturday of the month after 8:00am Mass until 9:15am Miraculous Medal Novena: SCS—Mondays after 8:45am Mass SPX—Mondays after 8:00am Mass RES—Tuesdays after 8:00am Mass
St. Anthony Novena: SPX—Fridays after the 8:00am Mass (except 1st Fridays) SCS—Tuesdays after the 8:45am Mass Sacred Heart: SPX—First Friday after 8:00am Mass
Parish Prayer Line: The Par ish has a prayer line. If you would like someone prayed for or would like to help pray for others, please call 412-531-2135.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8: Mt:13-18 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Friday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;
Lk 2:16-21 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Rest in Eternal Peace Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the family and
friends of those who have passed away recently:
Theresa Ganster, Janet Barry, Annette Janes
MONDAY The Holy Innocents December 28 SPX Gym 8:00am Maria DeSensi (birthday)
(Rose and Grandchildren) SCS 8:45am Lorraine Dugan (Children)
TUESDAY St. Thomas Becket December 29 RES 8:00am Lois June McCauley (Lois & Jesse Hammond) SCS 8:45am Nello Pellegrini (Diane Ferrari)
Ernest and Dolores Saunier (Ruth Rau)
WEDNESDAY 6th day Octave of the Nativity of the Lord December 30 SCS 8:45am Pietro Molinaro (Carl DiPerna and Family) SPX Gym 7:00pm Giovanni DiPoccio (Angela DiPoccio)
THURSDAY St. Sylverster I December 31 RES 8:00am John Rosol, Jr. (Ella and Steve Zych) SCS 8:45am Elmer Hartlep (Peggy)
VIGIL SCS 4:00pm Arrigo and Patrick Families
(Joan, David and Jackie)
FRIDAY Mary, Mother of God (First Friday) January 1 SPX Gym 8:00am Mike Lehmann
(Marian and Bill Vezendy) SCS 10:30am Rose Priore (Dori) RES 11:30am Dorothy Herrick (Linda Hartman)
SATURDAY Ss. Basil & Gregory (First Saturday) January 2 RES 8:00am Stella Steuernagle (Patty Schaefer) SCS 8:45am William Mandziara (George Behary)
VIGIL SCS 4:00pm Annabelle Valente (Chris Ratti) SPX Gym 4:00pm Niccolai Family
(Nilo and Phyllis Niccolai) RES 5:30pm Carolyn and Jack Peternel (Eileen)
SUNDAY Epiphany of the Lord January 3 SPX Gym 8:00am Molinaro Family (Pietro Molinaro) SCS 10:30am Angelina Folino (Pasquale Chirumbolo) RES 11:30am Dorothy Herrick (Elsie Schmidt) SCS 1:00pm For the people of St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish SCS 6:00pm Portuguese Mass
LIVE STREAM MASS
We are continuing our live stream Masses. The English Mass is on Saturdays at 4:00PM and the Spanish Mass is on Sundays at 1:00PM on Facebook Live. All videos will re-main available on our Parish YouTube channel. A Worship Aid can be found in the events announcement and on the website. Visit our Website at:
WWW.STTERESAKOLKATAPGH.ORG
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SHEPHERD'S HEART— Donated yarn is needed to make warm items for this winter. Monetary and grocery store gift cards are greatly appreciated and may be placed in the offertory basket in an envelope marked "Shepherd's Heart". FOOD PANTRY AT ST. CATHERINE—The food pantry will return to its original schedule of the second and fourth Saturdays from 9:30 - 11 am starting in January. Volunteers are needed for packing bags once or twice a month. It would take about an hour. Please contact 412-342-8836. OPERATION SAFETY NET LUNCHES—Every second Wednesday of the month, 60 lunches are prepared for the homeless. Donations of crackers, snacks, juice, fruit cups or pudding are needed and greatly appreciated. Also, gift cards for Aldi’s can be donated to purchase bread, meat and fresh fruit. Aldi’s $50 gift card covers these expenses. TERESA’S TABLE is our meal ministry for the parishioners of Saint Teresa of Kolkata Parish. Meals are available for deliv-ery to the homes of those who may be coming home from the hospital, or who are just struggling in some way. If you or a parishioner you know needs a little help from our kitchen, con-tact the Parish Office and leave a message for Patty Schwerin, and she will get in touch with our meal team and delivery team. Just reheat and relax, and know that you are loved!To make our frozen homemade meals more available to you or your family members, you may stop by our table at the St. Catherine Food Bank on the first and third Saturdays during December from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.
St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish Membership Form NAME:____________________________ ADDRESS:_______________________________ CITY:_____________________ STATE: _____ ZIP:________ PHONE:_________________
Please check one: ___ New Registration ____Change of Address ___Moving out of Parish ___ Wants Envelopes
Please drop Membership Form into the offertory basket or mail to Parish Office
PARISH SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES
PARISH OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
PARISH ROSARY– We pray as a group of Parishioners on Zoom every day at 6:00PM (except SATURDAYS). Please join us. To receive the link, please contact the parish office email at [email protected], and we will email you the link to get in. It is a great way to pray together and see some of your parish friends!
BIBLE STUDY is held virtually each Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Fr. Adam Potter. Contact the Parish Office to get information on how to connect.
FAMILY HOLY HOUR — Every 3rd Monday of the month from 9:45-10:45am. We will be using the chapel at St. Pius X school building. (If we get a larger group we will use the temporary Church in the gym or both.) This is a great oppor-tunity to show your children the power of Jesus in the Eucharist and spend time in prayer together. Please join us on:
January 17, 2021
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) Our program offers an oppor tunity to come togeth-er in a small group setting to learn more about our faith. The sessions prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with our ques-tions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. We anticipate sessions to begin in September and will be held in St. Pius X school building. For information, call Patty Schwerin at 412-563-0858 or email [email protected]
WE ARE GOD’S HOLY FAMILY The scriptures of Israel are filled with many stories of barren couples who were miraculously granted the gift of children by God. Surely the best known among these is the first reading from today, from which Luke took inspiration when he recounted the miraculous birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah and Elizabeth, and the more miraculous birth of Jesus to Mary and Joseph. In each instance, we are given examples or role models of those who trusted in God. More than examples of those who trust, they are models of self-surrender. They abandoned their own presupposi-tions and prejudices about the workings of the world and turned their lives over to belief in a God who can make life grow where none ought to; a God who can turn death around into a new and unimagined life; a God who can, today, take a tiny child of humble parents in an insignificant town and make him into a light for all the world. This is what we, as God’s holy family, are called to do each day: to trust not in ourselves and the way we think things should be, but to open ourselves and surrender ourselves in faith to a God of endless promise. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Baptized in the Lord
Dorothy Darlene Ward Ágata Romero Sánchez
Let us remember in our prayers the newly baptized, the Par-ents and the godparents as together they begin their journey with Christ. PRE-BAPTISM CLASS is required for fir st-time parents. Parents are asked to call Patty Schwerin at 412-563-0858 to register and arrange for a scheduled time for this class. BAPTISM SCHEDULING—At the present time, Baptisms will be scheduled only one child/family at a time as advised by the Diocese. We will be able to accommodate the number of people allotted by the current mandated requirements for ca-pacity for the church where the Baptism is to take place. Social distancing must be observed and face masks are required. Since we have 4 deacons, baptism will now be scheduled on Sundays at the 3 locations—SCS, RES, SPX— after the last Sunday Mass.
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PARISH NEWS
FAITH FORMATION (CCD/CGS) NEWS: Our students are on holiday break until the end of January. Sunday Classes will return on January 24th and our Wednesday Classes will return on January 27th. Parents please keep working with your children at home with their lessons and look for some virtual opportunities for more enrichment during this holy season from the Faith Formation Office. May you find peace in your heart with the special joy of the miracle of the birth of our Savior. Praying for all the students and their families to have a very Merry Christmas!!! God’s blessings, Mrs. Nancy Spinneweber
PARISH ONLINE GIVING (OLG)— Please note that you can give online by going to the parish website: stteresakolkatapgh.org and selecting online giving, or by using the following link: https://www.osvhub.com/saint-teresa-of-kolkata/funds. Thank you for your generosity.
FLOCKNOTE instructions
Our Parish is trying to keep better connected to all of the Flock of St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish. We are encourag-ing you to sign up to participate by doing one of the fol-lowing things: By Text- When text messaging, type 84576 then type the message STK (all Capitals )
or go to STTERESAOFKOLKATA.FLOCKNOTE.COM and follow the simple instructions. This will be a great tool for us to use for everyone and will give us the capability to better communicate to certain groups (e.g. Woman’s Guild, Lectors, Choir members, Prayerline, …)
HEARING IMPAIRED–For those of you who are hearing impaired (Our even those who need to follow the readings at Mass without the hymnals being pre-sent) you can use your iphone and go to the follow-ing website https://bible.usccb.org/
The Greek word Epiphany (epiphanos), which means appearance or manifestation or showing forth, is used to describe Jesus’ first appearance to the Gentiles. Originally the word Epiphany referred to the visit of a king to the people of his provinces. "Epiphany" refers to God’s Self-revelation as well as to the revelation of Jesus as His Son to all man-kind. Epiphany is an older celebration than the feast of Christmas, having originated in the East in the late second century. In Italy and Spain, the gifts traditionally associated with the Christmas season are exchanged today, on the feast of the Epiphany. Among Italians, it is believed that the gifts are brought by the old woman, Befana (from Epiphany), whereas Spanish custom attributes the gifts to the Kings or Magi. In the Western Church, the feast commemorates the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles. In the Eastern Church, the feast also commemorates the Bap-tism of Christ. The angels revealed Jesus to the shepherds, and the star revealed him to the Magi, who had already received hints of Him from the Jewish Scriptures. Later, God the Fa-ther revealed Jesus' identity to Israel at his Baptism in the Jordan. In the synagogue at Nazareth, Jesus revealed himself as the promised Messiah. Finally, Jesus revealed himself as a miracle worker at the wedding of Cana, thus revealing his Di-vinity. These multiple revelations are all suggested by the Feast of the Epiphany.
(Vatican news Reflections for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord)
PRAYERLINE– Would you like to help pray for people on our prayerline? It is easy to do if you are on our parish Flocknote. Just call the Parish Office and we can add you to our list to contact when a request comes in. If you need a prayer or have someone who needs prayers, please contact the Parish Office and let us know who to pray for.
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PARISH COOK BOOK- We are looking to create a St Teresa of Kolkata Cookbook—and we Need You! There are so many of you who have wonderful recipes of vari-ous kinds from many dishes to side dishes to des-serts. We could use them to create our Parish Cook-book. Help us to make our very first effort at a cook-book of our new parish a success! Whether you are the cook or it is a family favorite, we want to include all of our parish in this special book. Please send us your fa-vorite recipes along with your contact information in case we have questions. You can email them to Debbie Brust at [email protected] or send them through the mail to the parish office. Thanks so much for your help!
300 CLUB is looking for new members for the calendar year beginning January 3 through Decem-ber 26, 2021. There will be a winning ball drawn each Sunday with the winner receiving $250 on the first Sunday of every month and $100 on the other Sundays of the month, and much more. The cost is $10 per month or $120 per year. If you are interested in joining and for further information, please call the parish office or John Williams, treasurer, at 412-343-5234.
We praise you, O God, we acclaim you as Lord; the white-robed army of martyrs praise you.
(from the Te Deum) Holy Innocents, pray for us.
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SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Mass Schedule:
Vigil, Thursday, December 31 4PM - St. Catherine of Siena
Friday, January 1 8AM - St. Pius X Gym
10:30AM - St. Catherine of Siena 11:30AM - Resurrection
Thank you for all your support and prayers in the past year. On behalf of all of us at St. Teresa of Kol-kata Parish, we wish you A blessed Christmas, New Year, and Epiphany to all. Fr. Jim
Fr. Fernando Fr. Adam
Deacon Tom Deacon Mark Deacon Rich Deacon Scott
A message to our parishioners from the St Vin-cent de Paul Society...
As this year comes to an end we wish to thank all of you for enabling the Society to aid the poor and distressed in our parish area. Because of your generous donations you have been able to help approximately 1064 people through the food pantry and other direct financial support in the amount of $63,410. As you know this is a temporal measurement only, and God is the only one who knows the effect it has had on the spirits of our “friends in need”.
So with gratitude and appreciation for your role in this ministry we thank you and wish you a Blessed and Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas and a Blessed 2021 Invitation to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament dur-ing the new year Please remember that we have Adora-tion of the Blessed Sacrament every First Friday at St. Catherine’s after 8:45AM Mass, after 8am Mass every First Saturday at Resurrection and Every last Wednesday of the month at St. Pius X after 7PM Mass.
(Photo: outside Adora-tion & caroling at St. Pius X grounds)
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