CITY CENTER P@RISHES

EPIPH@NY, ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR, ST. M@RY OF MERCY, ST. P@TRICK-ST. ST@NISL@US

I will follow You wherever You go.

Luke 9:57

Jun_ 30, 2019 13th Sun^[y in Or^in[ry Tim_

A note from Fr. Chris -

On Mission Update: I would like to take this opportunity to inform all parishioners of a few important updates regarding the On Mission process. Last week I invited Parish Services (from the diocese) to meet with the clergy team and me, members of all parish staffs, and with the Leadership Team of our grouping. Listed below are some highlights and outcomes of what was presented and discussed during the meetings:

• Acknowledgement that during this time of transition many parishioners are feeling confused about next steps in the merger process and how we will exactly become a new parish.

• We need to acknowledge that the changes we are facing are sometimes challenging and create a sense of loss while at the same time many are feeling excited about new opportunities to bring all our resources together (human, financial, ministerial) in service to one parish with more vibrant ministry.

• We learned the difference between a parish and a church. A parish is a territory (geographic region), with people and a priest(s). Churches are sacred buildings designated for divine worship.

• Distinguishing between parishes and churches is important for us as we move closer to our merger. In January 2020 our three parishes will merge into one new parish. This means that the current parishes will cease to exist and we will become one new entity. In January 2020 none of our three church buildings will close. When we merge, the new parish will receive a new name and the church buildings will retain their current names.

• At the time of merger, all assets and liabilities of the former parishes become one. There will no longer be separate budgets, checking accounts, offertory envelopes, etc. All will become one under the name of the new parish.

The Leadership Team discussed some of the following challenges/concerns with regard to our grouping:

1) Financial sustainability, 2) Maintaining different parish cultures 3) Many of our parishioners live outside our boundaries which impacts volunteerism with our

ministries and programs 4) Each of the church buildings in our grouping has a specific distinction known to many

throughout the diocese – how will we be able to maintain them all, especially if we face greater financial constraints.

The Leadership Team discussed some of the following hopes and dreams for our new parish: • Building new relationships with each other • Increasing and strengthening lay involvement to support evangelization and service • Building stronger relationships with community around us • Offering a variety of spiritual and liturgical experiences so that everyone feels welcome

We must all remember that the overarching vision for On Mission is to realign all of our resources to fulfill better the mission of Jesus Christ. The mission of Jesus is for his followers (that’s us) to “go and make disciples.” We are called to consider how we can become an even more vibrant and sustainable Catholic community in the City Center Parishes.

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Parish Services meets with Leadership Team to put

final touches on Parish

Assembly Material

Fr. Donley will

submit to Bishop Zubik the initial

list of recommendations for a new parish

name. (By Aug. 27,

2019)

Conduct Parish

Assemblies

(Dates and locations to

be announced)

Fr. Donley

submits necessary

documentation to the Regional

Vicar.

Bishop Zubik meets with his Priest Council

to discuss merger petition.

Bishop Zubik

officially announces

Decree for a New Parish

Decree for a New Parish

Becomes Effective

New Parish

Begins

Congregation of Sisters of Merciful Jesus

St. Faustina Bl. Michael Sopocko

Parish News

There WILL NOT be 6:30 a.m. or 7:30 a.m. Masses celebrated at St. Mary of Mercy on Thursday, July 4th. There WILL NOT be a 12:05p Mass celebrated at Epiphany Church on Thursday, July 4th.

All parish offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and

Friday, July 5th. Congratulations to our newly Baptized Elise Marie Jones (St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus) Joshua John Chips (Epiphany) Congratulations to our newly married couples Mr. & Mrs. Rachel and Joseph Gielarowski (St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus)

57 21st St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 The Divine Mercy Center is located across from St. Stanislaus Divine Mercy Center

Divine Mercy Center Schedule

Holy Mass at 9am in honor of Our Lady! Saturdays - July 6, 13, 20, 27

Summer with Jesus and Mary at Epiphany

August 12 - 16 from 9a - 3p Program for Children ages 5 to 13

Registration forms can be found in the back of church, in the parish offices or on our

website at www.divinemercypgh.org. Please return the registration forms and payment to any parish office in an envelope clearly

marked with “Summer with Jesus and Mary” to Sr. Emily’s attention by Thursday,

August 1st.

~Becoming One~ Under the Protection of the Merciful Jesus

A little more than eight months ago, I arrived on the doorstep of this brand new grouping of 5 churches and 4 parishes. I was overwhelmed with the kindness of you all, welcoming me and ready to help out at every turn. I am very thankful for all that you did to help make the transition in our parishes easier.

This week, we find ourselves looking at more changes. St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus is part of the formation of a new grouping and the remaining parishes will become one parish in the new year. I am making a change as well. I have accepted a position with Renew the I Do, working with engaged and married couples, guiding them in the process of preparing for marriage while embracing the grace of the Sacrament.

A few weeks ago, my family joined Epiphany Parish and we look forward to being a part of the parish community.

I am so very grateful to each one of you for your acceptance and support during these changing times. Please keep me in your prayers as I will pray for all of you.

I look forward to seeing you in church!

Praying for God’s peace in our hearts—

Dolores Shipe

AMERICAN HISTORY THIS WEEK IN BLACK HISTORY

June 30, 1915 Jurist and Royal Air Force (RAF) Flight Lieutenant John Henry Smythe, was born June 30, 1915, in the West African port city of Freetown, Sierra Leone. On November 18, 1942, on his twenty-eighth mission over Europe, his bomber was shot down and he was wounded. Enemy troops found him hiding in a barn Smythe later recalled; “The Germans couldn’t believe their eyes. I’m sure that’s what saved me from being shot immediately. To see a black man—an officer at that—was more than they could come to terms with. They just stood there gazing.”

PRAYER LIST...KEEPING FOLKS BEFORE THE LORD

The following request our prayers: Betty Bell, Gordon Bullard; Edward Davis, Dolores Denton, Carol Derewcz, Patricia Ellis, Debra Foster, Woody Frazier, Ann Fultz, Richard Gazzam, Janet Glass, Brenda Glenn, Helena Harris, Harold G. Heim, Jr., Osaruyi Osasere Igbineweka, Billy Jenkins, Sandra Johnson, Grace Kizzie, Sean Kraus, Tiffany Livsey, Aisha Lado, Andrew Lyke, Ruth McCartney, Sherry McGinnis, Todd Mattei, Jodie Morris, Betty Muse, Josephine O’Connor, Ira Ritter Sr., Mary Samuels, Genevieve Sanford, Debbie Sturm, Vincent Tucker, Barbara Tucker, Lyle Williams, Leslie Wilson, Regina Zelik, FMM, DMK, Victims of Abuse

Please pray for those who have requested our prayers Jerry Barry, Laurie Bozik, Josie Crame, Robert Dougherty, William Egger, Richard Gazzam, Katherine Gross, Margaret Hurney, Marva Josie, D.M.K., Barbara Kuhn, F.M.M., Jessie Marsh, Patricia Morra, Daniel Murphy, Dennis Murphy, Justin Murphy, Jean O’Hanlon, Mary Ann Pacini, Clara Jane Roy,

Marianne Wisdom Oines, C.Z.R., Sr. Mary Ann Troup, Elsie Urban, Bill Vergot, Derrick Gardener, Leah Lindenfelser, Taylin Clemente

Keith Mary (6/30) Gbemisola Ogunyemi (6/30) Casey Rankin (6/30) Blake Woolridge (6/30) Isaiah Dean (7/1) Adam Young (7/1) Eloho Ufomata (7/4) Emmanuel Ebo (7/4)

OFFERTORY June 23-$2963.01

St. B_n_^i]t th_ Moor

Your Stewardship — Thank you! Offertory, June 23….$1481.50 2nd Collection ……....$416.00

Volunteers needed: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Commun-ion, Lectors and ushers are needed on Sundays at the 9a and 5p Masses. Please contact Pat Wilson at 412-527-0465 for more

information

***All volunteers must be in compliance with the Diocesan Safe Environment Policy. ***

Epiph[ny This study will continue until July 14th. Join

us anytime!

Saturday, September 7th

4th Annual “Old School” Dinner Dance Terrace on Fifth - 1014 5th Ave, Pgh,

15219 Opposite PPG Paints Arena

6:30-10:30

Tickets $55

RSVP August 29, 2019 to 724-472-7832

Or nbccpgh@gmail.com

Also purchase tickets through Eventbrite: http://nbccpgheventbrite.com

Sponsored by Diocesan Nat’l Black

Catholic Congress

St. P[tri]k-St. St[nisl[us Kostk[

Offertory—St. Stanislaus June 15/16

Candles: $529.55 Envelopes: 134

Collection: $4558.50 Raise the Roof: $663.00 Maintenance: $273.00 Parish Share: $2492.00

Second Collections for July July 7– Maintenance

July 21 - Raise the Roof Weekly - Parish Share

Please keep St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus in your will!

OUR MISSION STATEMENT It is the mission of the people of Saint Patrick-Saint Stanislaus Kostka Parish to be ambassadors for Christ. All are welcome in our diverse and historic faith community in the Strip District. We strive to nurture and to grow in the sacramental

life and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. Everything we do is for the greater glory of God.

It's always a joy to welcome different groups to serve at the Red Door! Where our guests truly enjoy and value the presence and stability of regular volunteers

and build relationships with them, they also enjoy visiting groups as they bring their own expression of hospitality. This could not have been more true than when recently the Red Door welcomed two groups from both the Renaissance Hotels and Concord Hospitality Enterprises/Marriott. They both served on different mornings in the same week, and given both groups had served at the Red Door previously, the mornings ran seamlessly. The ministry is grateful for the enthusiasm and service of these local hotels as well as all the surrounding businesses that support

the Red Door program!

OFFERTORY

Weekday June 17-22 $1143.07 Weekend June 22/23 $3599.07 Energy & Maintenance $447.75

St. M[ry of M_r]y

Announcements

Volunteers needed: Can you help with collections at any of the three Masses? If you are interested,

please see one of the ushers at the Mass you attend.

***All volunteers must be in compliance with the Diocesan Safe Environment Policy. ***

"Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be

hospitable to one another without complaining."

1 Peter 4:8,9

Red Door Ministry: Those in need can receive a bagged lunch Mon-Sat from 10:30a-11:30a. The actual Red

Door is located on the Boulevard of the Allies.

Congratulations to our Honor Roll students!

Joseph Valenty—High Honors

Hannah Valenty—Highest Honors

Television Ministry St. Mary of Mercy’s daily 12 pm Mass is televised and can be viewed seven days a week

(Mon-Sun) on Comcast 95 in the Greater Pittsburgh area or at www.christianassociatestv.org.Pittsburgh’s

Faith and Family channel also carries it Monday-Saturday.

Thank you for all of your continued prayers. The mission trip was wonderful! The teens, young adults

and adult chaperones’ lives have been forever changed as they loved, cared for and prayed with the residents

at Mustard Seed in Jamaica.

Move a Mountain Missions—”Rooted in a deep desire to be Jesus for the most vulnerable in the world, Move a Mountain Missions is a Catholic non-for-profit organization that aims to help youth and young adults from the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh grow deeper

in their call to service. We organize and raise funds for local and international Mission Trips, raise funds for particular projects for Mustard Seed Community, and assist in bringing a missionary charism of caring for the most vulnerable among us home to Pittsburgh.”

from - www.moveamountain.org

The website, FORMED.ORG is filled with various resources for the

whole family to learn more about our Catholic faith. There are movies, books, studies and more. To subscribe, visit divinemercypgh.formed.org, where you can register. Once you create your own account, you can enjoy all the benefits of FORMED.ORG. If you need a code to register, our code is TQJ97V. There is an APP for smart phones and tablets for FORMED.ORG. On your device, search for FORMED and the above logo will appear. The app itself is free. Once you download it, enter your account information (or register for an account by entering the code) and you can begin to use it on your device, listen to presentations in your car and more!

Spiritual Direction

Interested in deepening your faith through Spiritual Direction? To make an appointment with

Fr. Chris, email Cindy at cagoetz@divinemercypgh.org

Welcome to our Parish! St. Benedict the Moor parish received a beautiful email from a family who was visiting Pittsburgh from Indiana. They had an amazing, welcoming and prayerful experience at Mass! They were so moved by their visit, they wanted to let the parish know.“My wife, myself, and our friends had the opportunity to celebrate Mass with you on Sunday, June 2. Notice that I used the word “celebrate,” and that is not a word that I use to describe “going to Mass” very often. To be honest, we were completely blown away from the time we entered your church until the time we left. Never have we been greeted by so many individuals upon entering...and greeted in such a manner that we really felt welcome to be joining you.” In the end, they wanted to take home the excitement and passion they experienced. “If we could only bottle up and share the spirit of welcome, love community and celebration that you demonstrated to us that would be quite a miracle.” Every person visiting our parishes should walk away with an experience like this!

SCAM ALERT!

Be aware that some parishioners have received texts and emails that appear to be from Fr. Chris, asking

for gift cards.

Fr. Chris has not and will not contact you via text message or

email asking you to buy gift cards for him. Please DO NOT buy gift

cards in response to these messages. THIS IS A SCAM.

If you have any questions, contact

the parish office at office@divinemercypgh.org

O Come Let Us Adore Him! “How sweet and full of comfort are the moments spent before the Blessed

Sacrament! Are you in trouble? Come and throw yourself at his feet." - St. John Vianney

Schedule of Eucharistic Adoration at the City Center Parishes St. Stanislaus - Divine Mercy Vigil Every Thursday—7 p.m. - 10 p.m. During Adoration, there will be the Novena to St. Jude, followed by an hour of Divine Mercy prayers. From 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., there is Silent Adoration. Divine Mercy Center - Hour of Mercy Every Friday—3 p.m. - 4 p.m. The Hour of Mercy is devoted to our Lord in Adoration, praying Divine Mercy prayers with the Sisters of Merciful Jesus.

Registration forms can be found in the back of church, in the parish offices or on our website at www.divinemercypgh.org.

July 1 St. Junipero Serra

Junipero Serra, born in 1731, was a Franciscan priest from Spain. In 1749, Fr. Junipero decided to take on the mission of

traveling to the New World to live among the people, teaching them the Good News of Jesus Christ. He traveled to Mexico and then to the United States in

California establishing nine new missions in California, including San Fernando, Baja, San Diego and San Francisco.

Fr. Junipero ministered to the Native Americans,

sometimes becoming their advocate on governmental issues. Through his ministry, thousands of Native

Americans converted to Catholicism.

Fr. Junipero died at his mission San Carlos in 1784. He is remembered for his dedication and zeal for his faith and

for bringing Catholicism to California.

In the 1940s, a movement was started toward his can-onization. He was beatified by Pope St. John Paul II in 1988 and canonized a Saint

in September, 2015 by Pope Francis.

His Feast Day is July 1st.

Corner with the Saints

Our newly ordained priests! We have four new priests in our diocese! Keep them in your prayers as they begin their new assignments.

Prayer for Priests by Pope Benedict XVI

Lord Jesus Christ, eternal High Priest, you offered yourself to the Father on the altar of the Cross and through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit gave your priestly people a share in your redeeming sacrifice. Hear our prayer for the sanctification of our priests. Grant that all who are ordained to the ministerial

priesthood may be ever more conformed to you, the divine Master. May they preach the Gospel with pure heart and clear conscience. Let them be shepherds according to your own Heart, single- minded in service to you and to the Church and shining examples of a holy, simple and joyful life. Through the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary, your Mother and ours, draw all priests and the flocks entrusted to their care to the

fullness of eternal life where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN

Sts. John and Paul continue their Boldly Catholic Speaker Series on August 20 at 7 p.m. in the church, as

they welcome Paul Kengor, author of A Pope

and A President.

There is no cost for the presentation.

Fr.Brendan Dawson Fr. Mingwei Li Fr. Timothy Deely Fr. David Egan

St. Mary of Mercy

202 Stanwix St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Phone: 412-261-0110 Fax: 412-261-0113 E-mail: office@stmaryofmercy.org

Music Ministry Amanda Bruce—Weekdays A.R. Valletta—Weekends Red Door Co-Coordinator—Heidi Potter Red Door Co-Coordinator— Nathalie Berry Office Manager—Carole Clifford Maintenance—Ray Krivanek

Epiphany 164 Washington Place Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone: 412-471-0654 Fax: 412-471-1345 E-mail: office@divinemercypgh.org Secretary—Cindy Goetz Music Director—Dr. John Raevens Maintenance—Dylan Weller

City Center Parish Staff Listings

St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus St. Patrick St. Stanislaus 1711 Liberty Ave 57 21st Street

Pgh, PA 15222 Pgh, PA 15222 Phone: 412-471-4767 E-mail: saintsinthestrip@comcast.net Office Manager—Josie Santapietro Music Ministry—Zach Legas

St. Benedict the Moor 91 Crawford St.

Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: 412-281-3141 Fax: 412-391-7151 E-mail: sbtmoffice@verizon.net Business Manager—Brenda Younger Office Manager/Safe Environment—Priscilla Davis Music Ministers—Antonia Long St. Benedict the Moor School Principal—

City Center Parishes Staff Pastoral Associate—Dolores Shipe E-mail: dshipe@divinemercypgh.org Business Manager—Chuck Goetz E-mail: cgoetz@divinemercypgh.org Social Service Minister—Sr. Emily Lepage E-mail: zsjm.pittsburgh.usa@gmail.com Music and Mission Minister—Noah Pepmeyer E-mail: noahpepmeyer@gmail.com

Rev. Christopher Donley, Administrator—cdonley@diopitt.org Rev. John Odeyemi, Pariochial Vicar—jodeyemi@diopitt.org

Deacon Samuel Toney—stoney@diopitt.org

Confessions Epiphany Mon. & Fri. 11:15-11:45 a.m. St. Benedict the Moor Sun. 9:15-9:45 a.m. St. Mary of Mercy Mon thru Fri. 11:00-11:45 a.m. St. Stanislaus Kostka Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m.

Novenas Epiphany St. Rita, Mondays, after 12:05 Mass Sorrowful Mother Fridays, after 12:05 Mass St. Mary of Mercy Miraculous Medal, Monday after 12 p.m. Mass St. Stanislaus Kostka St. Jude, Thursdays at 7 p.m.

www.divinemercypgh.org

In Residence Rev. Edward Bryce Rev. Nicholas Vaskov Monsignor Ronald Lengwin Rev Augustine Wayii

Assisting Priests

Very Rev. Brian Welding Very Rev. Thomas Kunz

M[ss Int_ntions

S[t, Jun_ 29 12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y For an end to abortion Fr. Bu]hl_itn_r

2:00 p.m. St. St[nisl[us Wedding Angelina House and Peter Lemare Fr. Ki\l_r

4:00 P.M. Epiph[ny Wedding Sarah Metarko and Marco Corona Fr. Donl_y

4:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Loretta Zelenko † By Carole Clifford Fr. Bry]_

5:00 p.m. St. St[nisl[us Dec'd of Hadobas & Leosewski fam By Toni & Joe Hadobas Fr. O^_y_mi

Sun, Jun_ 30 9:00 [.m. Epiph[ny People of Epiphany Parish By Debbie & Dino Fr. Hog[n

9:00 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Ann Hardesty By Rita, Irene and Chuck Fr. O^_y_mi

10:00 [.m. St. B_n_^i]t th_ Moor George Ebo† By the Ebo Family Fr. Donl_y

11:00 [.m. St. St[nisl[us People of City Center Parishes Fr. M[r]u]]i

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Francis P. Bronowicz† By Theresa Bronowicz Msgr. L_ngwin

5:00 p.m. Epiph[ny Stasia Gawlowska † By Mr. & Mrs. Robert Anisko Fr. Donl_y

Mon, July 1 6:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Mary Smith † By R.J. Smith Msgr. L_ngwin

7:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Dan Rooney† By 7:30am Mass group Fr. Bry]_

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Richard Morsey† By Carole Clifford

12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Marguerite Daugherty† Fr. M[r]u]]i

Tu_s, July 2 6:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y The People of St. Mary's Msgr. L_ngwin

7:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y John & Mildred Burke By Bud & Karen Burke Fr. Donl_y

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Patricia Kleppick † By Bill & Nancy Bonenberger

12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Margaret Connors Behling† By Family Fr. M[r]u]]i

W_^, July 3 6:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Maha Basil† By Bob & Kathy Shield fam Msgr. L_ngwin

7:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Dan Rooney† By 7:30am Mass group Fr. Donl_y

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Luigi Caruso† By Connie Caruso

12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Evelyn Brennan Donovan By Joyce and Ed Fr. M[r]u]]i

Thurs July 4 12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Salvatore Gaetano DiBacco† By Gracey DeIuliis Fr. Donl_y

Fri, July 5 6:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y The People of St. Mary's Msgr. L_ngwin

7:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Danny Morgan† By Bud & Karen Burke Fr. V[skov

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y James L. McKeegan Sr.† Fr. Donl_y

12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Patrick Mene † By Sam & Marilyn Manfredi Fr. Bry]_

S[t, July 6 12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Paul Hartnic† By Rodgers family Fr. Bu]hl_itn_r

4:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Helen McKinney By Marguerite Bryce Fr. Bry]_

Sun, July 7 8:00 @.M. St. M[ry of M_r]y The People of St. Mary's Fr. Donl_y

9:00 [.m. Epiph[ny Carmella Magnelli† By Francis, Jerry & Peggy Fr. O^_y_mi

10:30 [.m. St. B_n_^i]t th_ Moor Ura Shealey † By Teresa Manor Fr. O^_y_mi

10:30 @.M. St. M[ry of M_r]y Rachel Disipio † By Theresa Bronowicz Fr. Donl_y

5:00 p.m. Epiph[ny John Urban † By Sam & Marilyn Manfredi