SAINT PETER PARISH NORTH SIDE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

From Father Thomas More, OSB

I wish to express my gratitude to the parish

community for your gracious hospitality and

welcome expressed to me in various ways

throughout this past week. Your prayerfulness at the

Masses on the Feast of Pentecost was a true

inspiration to me. I have been blessed to be

assigned here. Together may we remain open to

new opportunities to grow in our Catholic faith and

to express that faith in numerous ways. As a

Benedictine monk and priest, I have received

valuable and unique insights from each of my

assignments. I anticipate that the community of

Saint Peter Parish will hold a special place among

the various places where I have served.

As we are now challenged to look to the

future of our parish communities on the Northside,

may we keep our lives firmly rooted in our faith and

nourished through the sacraments. I anticipate that

our parish family has much to offer the larger

Catholic community around us as we together

move forward.

Go, Therefore, and Make Disciples of All Nations

The history of missionary activity in the

Church is vibrant and fascinating. From

the Apostles who first heeded the call of

Jesus to “Go and make disciples of all nations” to

famous missionaries like Saint Francis Xavier and the

Jesuits or Saint Teresa of Calcutta and the

Missionaries of Charity, there is a long tradition of

those who have traveled far from home to bring the

good news of Jesus to every corner of the world,

even at the cost of their own lives. Today, the

missionary work of the Church doesn’t have to take

us to the ends of the world, but just to the end of our

street. The message of hope and new life of the

Gospel is ours to share with family, neighbors, co-

workers and strangers as we seek to continue the

work of Jesus in the world today. At its heart, On

Mission for The Church Alive! is an opportunity for us

to be renewed in faith and sent forth to make new

disciples in our parishes, our neighborhoods and

throughout the whole world. Ask God for an

abundance of his gifts to make this a reality in your

life each day. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn

more and to stay informed. Schedule Change Due to the legal holiday, our daily Mass on Memorial

Day, tomorrow, Monday, May 28, will be celebrated

in Saint Peter Church at 10 a.m. There will be no 12:05

p.m. Mass on Memorial Day. In addition, because of

the holiday the parish office will be closed on

Monday. The office will reopen on Tuesday, May 29.

MASS INTENTIONS MAY 27 - JUNE 3

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

SUNDAY, 5/27 - THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20

8:30 Living and Deceased Parishioners

10:30 Teodorico Rossi (M/M A. La Bella)

MONDAY, 5/28 - WEEKDAY

1 Pt 1:3-9/Mk 10:17-27

10:00 Steve Brady (Armstrong Family)

TUESDAY, 5/29 - WEEKDAY

1 Pt 1:10-16/Mk 10:28-31

12:05 Meghan McHugh (J. & E. McHugh)

WEDNESDAY, 5/30 - WEEKDAY

1 Pt 1:18-25/Mk 10:32-4

12:05 Stella and John Savoca (Family)

THURSDAY, 5/31 - THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-56

12:05 Genevieve Weiss (S. Zientek)

FRIDAY, 6/1 - SAINT JUSTIN

1 Pt 4:7-13/Mk 11:11-26

12:05 Parents of Kathy Lutz (K. Lutz)

3:30 Wedding: Alysa Fritz-Steven Tracy

6:05 Benediction (O.L.Q.P. Church)

SATURDAY, 6/2 - WEEKDAY

Jude 17, 20b-25/Mk 11:27-33

4:00 The 1973 Graduation Class of Bishop

Domenec High School (T. Harris)

SUNDAY, 6/3 - THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

Ex 24:3-8; Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

8:30 Rita Neckerman (B. Greer)

10:30 Living and Deceased Parishioners

Sharing Our Blessings: Sunday, May 20

Weekly Offering/offertory envelopes ......... $2,841.00

Loose offering .................................................... $721.00

Parish Share ........................................................ $153.00 2018 PARISH SHARE GOAL .......................... $92,175.00 Parish Share needed to reach the goal ... $55,849.00

Catholic Relief Services Collection ................ $603.00

Loose offering .................................................... $207.00

Electronic giving ................................................ $942.00

Number of returned envelopes .... 172 of 395 mailed

Saint Peter Parish is sustained by the generosity of its parishioners through time, talent and treasure. For all that you do, thank you.

This Weekend, May 26 & 27, A Second Collection for

Repair & Renovation Fund (R & R Fund)

Today a second collection will be taken for R & R

Fund. Proceeds from the collection help to make

necessary improvements in the parish. Please be

generous.

Honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary

This week the flowers on the Blessed Mother Altar are

In Thanksgiving for Blessings Received donated by

Bernadette Greer.

Baptism Preparation Classes

Parents who are anticipating the birth of their first child

are required to take a baptism preparation class prior

to the baptism. The next class will be held in the

meeting room of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church

on Monday, June 4, at 6 p.m. For information/

registration, please call 412.321.3186. No walk-ins.

News from Northside Catholic School

Northside Catholic School had a beautiful May

Crowning recently. Eighth Grade received the

sacrament of Confirmation and is continuing to learn

what it means to live in the Catholic Christian way. First

Grade has been talking about Our Mother Mary and

the Saints and will be doing a project on their favorite

saint. Sixth grade had to look up Bible verses to get

ingredients for a recipe for Scripture Cake. It was an

unusual taste to most of the students. We have a

student teacher in 4 grade, Ms. Goodwin, who is

helping the students learn about God’s love, the Solar

System and the regions of the United States. Many

wonderful things are happening at our great school as

we wind down the school year. For more information

on our preschool through 8 grade school, please call

412.761.5043 ext. 101.

Family Movie Night

Children preschool through 6 grade and their

families are invited to a free movie night featuring

Disney Pixar’s “Coco”. The event will be held in Saint

Peter Church hall, Friday June 1 at 6:30 p.m. Please

see the bulletin for more information or contact

Teresa, 724.366.7198, or saintpetersym@gmail.com.

Memorial Day Prayer

Heavenly Father, we pray for those

who courageously laid down their

lives for the cause of freedom. May

the examples of their sacrifice inspire in us the selfless

love of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless the

families of our fallen troops, and fill their homes and

their lives with Your strength and peace. In union with

people of goodwill of every nation, embolden us to

answer the call to work for peace and justice, and

thus, seek an end to violence and conflict around the

globe. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Please Pray For

All of the sick of our parish, the homebound, those in

nursing homes, those who care for them, and those

in the military.

Theology of the Body Book Study

What is God’s design for human love? How can we

follow God’s plan for our lives and discover who we

are? Jason Evert dives into these questions through his

new book, Theology of the Body in One Hour. The

Vocations Office will host a two-part study of this book

on June 3 and July 1 at St. Paul Seminary from 5:30 pm

to 8:30 pm. Both evenings will include Mass, a BBQ,

and a discussion led by Father Mike Ackerman. All

young adults (ages 18-40) welcome. No cost. Book

provided. Spaces limited. Visit PGHPriest.com for more

info and to register email tsullivan@diopitt.org.

Nazareth College and Career Prep High School, 8235

Ohio River Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15202 is now

accepting applications for the 9-11 grades for the

2018-2019 school year. Tuition is income based;

students benefit from a rigorous education while

gaining real-world experience in an internship

program that begins in 9 grade. Calls: 412.307.0245.

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 27, 2018

EUGENE BECK CO.HEATING, A/C & PLUMBING

Located in your area

Sales & Service321-3356 931-0949

Thomas P. KunsakFuneral Home, Inc.

412.766.5080www.kunsakfh.com

THOMAS P. KUNSAK, SUPERVISOR

California Ave. • Pittsburgh, PA

www.slovaksb.com

2470 California Ave. • Pittsburgh, PA412-322-9023 • 412-322-1605 fax

AFFORDABLE HANDS

HOME MAINTENANCE

Property Management & Handyman Services

STEVE SOBIEN, Parishioner968 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh

412-913-0701

Visit us at 908 Western Ave The North Side of Pittsburgh

or call ahead at 412-322-0404and we’ll have your order ready!

giorgiosplace.com

SAINT MARY CATHOLIC CEMETERYMANAGED BY SAINT PETER PARISH

4000 Mt. Troy Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • 412.931.0255 or 412.321.0711A Catholic cemetery is a sign that we are the people of God and that we belong to

Him. Why buy a cemetery site now? It provides one price protection, lessens financial burden, and gives freedom from a hasty decision and emotional stress.

STEPHEN M. BRADYFUNERAL HOME

321-0495

1501 Lowrie Street • Troy Hill

Two Traditional Community Funeral Homes in one Convenient Location

Hughes Funeral Home, Inc.R. Dennis Hughes, F.D., Supervisor

Lawrence H. Bock, F.D.

(412) 231-4193

Stephens Memorial ChapelEdward F. Latkovic, F.D., Supervisor

R. Dennis Hughes, F.D.

(412) 231-1285

MRB LANDSCAPING

& SNOW REMOVAL

Grass Cutting • Leaf RemovalTree Removal • Mulching • PruningBRIAN BUBASH • (412) 995-8430MRBlandscaping412@yahoo.com

FAMILY DENTAL CAREISRAEL KAZEW, D.M.D.

GENERAL DENTISTRY2109 MT. TROY RD. • PITTSBURGH

321-2777MOST INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED

EVENING & SATURDAY APPOINTMENTSEMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS

UNISON/MED PLUS AND UPMC

412-281-4383

FREE Consultation W/Ad

• Wills • Estates • Criminal Law • Family Law • Personal Injury • Home Appointments

Shirley Novak, Esq.

Parishioner

3-D-5-3 For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com 14-0652

Contact Sue Novosel to place an ad today!

SNovosel@4LPi.com or (800) 477-4574 x6318

Architects and

Interior Designers

412-471-4445

www.radeletmccarthy.com

P D

F P N E D

(412) 231.5720 • www.thepipagroup.comclarkbarandgrill

Proud Choir Member & Cantor

@WhereColorHappensParishioner Discount

Allegheny Trina Peduzzi, MD

Allegheny Medical Professional Building

490 E North Ave., Ste. 207 • Pittsburgh412-930-0908

942 Western Ave 412-322-9620

www.DrDanStrinkoski.com

Life never stops moving. So take on every

mile - and be there for every moment - with

Michelin’s longest-lasting tire*.

LOCKHART TIRE

412.322.4044

lockharttire.biz

* Based on commissioned third-party wear test results in tire size 225/55R17 97H vs. Goodyear®, Assurance®, TripleTred™, All-Season and Conti-nental®, TrueContact™ tires in size 225/55R17 97H, and Pirelli® P4™. Four Seasons+ tire in size 225/55R17 97T on a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu; and in tire size 205/55R16 91H vs. Bridgestone® Turanza™ Serenity Plus tire in size 205/55R16 91H on a 2015 Honda Civic. Actual on-road results may vary. Copyright © 2017 Michelin North America, Inc. All rights reserved. The Michelin Man is a registered trademark owned by Michelin North America, Inc.