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SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
COMBINED MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday
Vigil: 4:00pm STM
5:00pm SJC
Sunday: 8:00am STM
9:00am SJC
9:30am STM
11:00am SJC
11:30am STM
Daily Mass: 8:30am at SJC and 11:30am at STM
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM — Celebrated the first Sunday of
the month at 12:45 p.m. at STM and the third Sunday of the month
at noon at SJC (An instruction class before a first child’s Baptism is
required. Call the Parish Office to R.S.V.P.)
SACRAMENT OF HOLY EUCHARIST — Available to the
sick and those confined to home. Please contact the Parish Office to
learn more. First Eucharist is celebrated annually in the spring.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION — Annually in the fall.
Please contact the Religious Education office to learn more.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE — Please contact a par ish
priest at least six months in advance. Masses are typically sched-
uled on Saturdays at 1:30pm at STM and ____ on Saturdays at SJC.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS — If you feel you are
might be called to the priesthood or diaconate, please contact your
parish priest or visit: www.pghpriest.com.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION — Confessions are
heard on Saturdays at 9:00am at STM and 4:30pm at SJC. For pri-
vate confessions, call the Parish Office.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING — If you or a loved one is in
need of Anointing, please contact the Parish Office. Anointing
services are also conducted annually.
RCIA (THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS)
— Are you interested in becoming Catholic? RCIA is offered every
year in the fall. It is a beautiful process of discernment, conversion,
commitment, and love. Please call tor email the Parish Office and
ask to be directed to the RCIA Coordinator.
Funeral Masses ............................. 10:00am at both locations
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ST. THOMAS MORE LOCATION
126 FORT COUCH ROAD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15241
WEBSITE: WWW.STMPGH.ORG
PARISH OFFICE: 412-833-0031
SCHOOL OFFICE: 412-833-1412
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations
-Matthew 28:19
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ST. JOHN CAPISTRAN LOCATION
1610 MCMILLAN ROAD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15241
WEBSITE: WWW.SJCUSC.ORG
PARISH OFFICE: 412-221-6275
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FROM THE PASTOR
MASS INTENTIONS
I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and
thanksgivings be offered for everyone…
In this pastoral letter to Timothy, Paul reminds us that
sometimes the smallest gifts make the biggest
difference. We live in a word that is struggling, a
world often overshadowed by darkness and tragedy.
Still, this world is also full of goodness because of
faithful believers and disciples who continue to do the
work of Jesus each day. While some will do great
things, most of us offer our own little contributions,
those daily acts of love that make our world a better
place. We do not have to do it all, but we all must do
our part in building the kingdom.
Think about the times you sat patiently with a friend or
a stranger and just listened as they poured out their
hearts. Think about those times you offer a prayer for
someone. Think about those times you sent a card to or
visited someone who was ill. Think about the special
times you spent with your family These may not be
earth shattering events of the scale of things, but they
are small acts of love that make a big difference. These
are little acts of love that offer hope and light in the
midst of the darkness.
The Gospel today once again reminds us that we have
been entrusted with much and that God will continue to
ask more of us. Maybe our daily spiritual prescription
might be to perform small acts of love each day. A
solid house is built one brick at a time. Acts of love are
the building material of the Kingdom of God which we,
with Jesus, build every day. May we continue to build
something beautiful for the Lord and each other.
Our Parish Library is a wonderful place to enrich your Spir-
itual life and get to know God better. Stop by soon for
some quiet time of reflection with spiritual selections that
help draw us closer to the Lord.
Book of the week:
Fighter with a Heart
Pittsburgh Labor Priest
Normal Library Hours are: Monday and Wednesday after
11:30 Mass and Sundays after 8am, 9:30am, and 11:30am
Masses.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND
8:00…. ................... Margaret O’Connell (Marianne O’Connor)
9:30 ........................................................... Mass for the Parish
11:30 ........................................ Glenn Smith (Bill & Al Kozak)
5:00 ....................................... Todd Izzo (The Cramer Family)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD—St. Pius of Pietrelcina,
Priest
11:30 ............................................................ Frank Mata (Family)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
11:30 ........................ Howard Garland (Adoration Committee)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
11:30 ........................................................ Anna Ritter (Family)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH—Saints Cosmas & Dami-
an, Martyrs
11:30.………. ........................................... Vito Parisi (Family)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH—St. Vincent de Paul, Priest
11:30 .................................................. Louis Feldmeier (Wife)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER—28TH—St. Wenceslaus, Martyr;
St. Lawrence Ruiz & Companions
11:30 ................................................. Catherine Barry (Family)
4:00 ............................... …S&TW Susie Levitt (Batz Family)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH—26TH Sunday in Ordinary
Time
8:00…. . Salvatore Gaetano DiBacco (Godmother/Aunt Gracey
DeJulius)
9:30 .................. Rosemary & Richard Leary (Burford Family)
11:30 .............................. Elaine Rusnic (Monica & Don Lovre)
The Sanctuary candle is lit this week in
Memory of: Nicholas Minnici
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
Sunday
6:30 pm ....... Men’s Emmaus Meeting (Rooney Room)
Monday
7:00 pm ............... Cursillo Movement (Rooney Room)
Tuesday
6:15 am .......................... More’s Men (Rooney Room)
10:00 am ....... Adoration Child Care (Child Care Room)
11:00 am .............. Stroke and Brain Recovery (Rooney)
7:00 0m ............................. Centering Prayer (Narthex)
Wednesday
9:00 am ................... Two’s Together (Chelsea/Utopia)
6:00 pm ..Women’s Emmaus Ministry (Rooney Room)
Thursday
8:00 am ................. Liturgy of the Hours (SJC/Church)
6:00 pm ..... Handbell Choir Rehearsal (Rooney Room)
7:00 pm ............................. Traditional Choir (Chelsea)
Saturday
9:00 am .................................. Reconciliation (Church)
10:00 am ................................................ Legion of Mary
THIS WEEK AT STM
Our Sympathy to the Family and Friends of:
Ashley N. Comer
Robert J. Gielarowski, Sr.
Please pray for our deceased and their loved ones.
To our parishioners and visitors, our friends, neighbors, Catholics
and non-Catholics. We’re so glad you’re here! If you have any
questions about the Mass, church membership, or want to speak
with a priest, please call the parish office at: 412-833-0031 or email
us at: [email protected].
Registration information can be found on our website at:
www.stmpgh.org or just stop into the parish office. We invite you to
form an ongoing relationship with St. Thomas More parish through
your active participation in our 50+ ministries! Call today!
WELCOME
Celebrating your 50th Anniversary?
The Golden Anniverary Mass
will be held at St. Pauls on
November 17th at 2:30pm.
Please call the parish office to RSVP.
Volunteers are needed to help with the
Annual Arts/Craft Show on Saturday,
October 5th. This is a large fundraiser
for our parish, and we need people to serve as greeters,
to help prepare lunches, help with the deliveries of
lunches to the crafters, help with the chinese auction,
and serve as cashiers. If you can help, please contact
Karen Sturgeon at 412-254-3595 or
[email protected]. Volunteer clearances are re-
quired. Thank you!
Happy Birthday
Father Peter
September 25th
God Bless You!
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Who broke the chapel doorknob?
Well, it is an interesting story. One night recently, when the
1AM adorers went to open the door to the chapel, the door-
knob fell off into the hand of one of them. Then they discov-
ered that the inside doorknob came right off as well. The door-
knobs had become useless in the middle of the night. They
looked at them to see if they could be repaired, only to find
that the metal rod that connected the two doorknobs had bro-
ken in two. The only force on that metal rod was the frequent
use of the doorknobs over these last almost 5 years the chapel
has been open.
The midnight adorer said, “Look! Our prayers have broken
through steel! Think of it – the power of prayer!“ The
touchscreen states how many people have signed in since the
chapel opened. Right now we are at over 57,000. If you esti-
mate that visitors probably are at least triple the number of
people that sign in, that would be about 150,000 people enter-
ing the chapel these last 5 years. Since all these people also
touch the doorknob on their way out, it is reasonable to esti-
mate at least 300,000 turns of that same doorknob.
Answer: We all did!
So, what happened next? One of the 1AM adorers went home
to get something to try and fix the doorknob. Still during his
holy hour, he brought back a small used doorknob and in-
stalled it so that the adorers could continue to open and close
the door. He said, “This belonged to a little Jewish lady. I will
have to tell her about it sometime.” Then he finished his hour
in silent adoration. It was the first few hours of the feast day of
the Holy Name of Mary, another “little Jewish Lady” who al-
ways leads us to Her Son.
Thanks to everyone whose prayers wore through a metal bar.
Please keep them up! Thanks to the adorer/ handyman who
was called to replace the chapel doorknob in the middle of the
night! Thanks to the midnight adorer who could see the con-
nection between a broken doorknob and the power of prayer.
And thanks to the little Jewish Lady who supplied the
doorknob on the feast day of the Holy Name of Mary!
Lamb of God Chapel at St. Thomas More
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration 24/6
Available Sunday 1pm to
Saturday before 4pm Mass
Vianney Cenacle—12pm Saturdays:
Holy Hour for the Sanctification of Priests
Rosary at 12pm weekdays & during Cenacle
Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm, Mon-Sat
Children’s Hour - Tues. at 10am:
Nursery and Chapel
Nocturnal Adoration-10pm to 6am
(scheduled adorers)
“You cannot serve both God and Mammon.”
(Lk 16:13; today’s Gospel)
“Every practice that reduces persons to nothing more than a
means of profit enslaves man, leads to idolizing money, and
contributes to the spread of atheism. “You cannot serve God
and mammon.”” (Catechism; 1997; #2424)
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DISCOVERING
CHRIST
FRIDAYS AT 6:30 PM
FROM SEPT 27 TO NOV 15
Join us at St. Louise de
Marillac & St. Joan of Arc for Discovering Christ. It is a 7-
week series. Enjoy a free dinner, dynamic teaching and small
group discussion about the Meaning of Life in Jesus
Christ. Explore answers to some of life’s most important
questions about God and finding ultimate purpose in life. Free
Child Care available. Dinner and Program offered at no
cost. Register via email to: [email protected]
Opening session held at St. Joan of Arc, and subsequent ses-
sions alternating between St. Joan and St. Louise.
Study the Sunday
Readings this Fall!
You are invited to join your fellow parishioners in a re-
laxed, interactive atmosphere as we “break open” the Sun-
day Lectionary: Tuesday Mornings, Sept.17 through
Dec.10 from 9:45 am to 11:00 am in the Reardon Room at
St. John Capistran.We will be using “At Home with the
Word”
as our guide, available through Liturgy Training Publica-
tions:
https://ltp.org/products/details/AHW19/at-home-with-the
-word-2019
The 2019 edition is currently $5.00.
To register or for more info, please contact: Geoffrey
Schnieder at: [email protected].
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
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25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Ministry Spotlight
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: This program is for chil-
dren ages 3 to 5 and is not primarily academic in character.
Rather, it seeks to be an experiment of life and education in
faith. Children meet in the Good Shepherd room on Sundays,
Tuesdays, and Thursdays for an hour and a half. Please con-
tact the Parish Office if you or your little one would like to
get involved.
Women’s Emmaus Weekend
October 11-13
The Women's Emmaus Weekend is a great
opportunity for busy women to get "away
from it all" and focus on their faith and
spiritual growth. Held October 11-13, 2019
in the beautiful, historic St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Re-
treat Center. Space is limited. Financial assistance available.
Invite a friend and download the registration form
at www.stmpgh.org/emmaus-women or send an email to
[email protected] and ask for a brochure.
October is Respect Life Month!
Activities include:
October 5th & 6th—Sat & Sun.
Respect Life Sunday
Birthright Lapel Roses distributed by school and RE
children at all Masses. Benefit Birthright Crisis Preg-
nancy.
October 6th—Sunday
11:30 Mass—Special Needs Mass—Celebrate the beauty
of Life with participation as servers, greeters, ushers,
lectors, etc.
October. 9th—Wednesday
STM 8th grade students and Deacon Bill place white
crosses and banner in front of the church. (Be sure to
notice the new banner, provided for us by Julie Kulbago
Photography—Thanks Julie!)
October 20th—PCUS Students for Life Banquet
Held at the Doubletree Pittsburgh in Greentree
Tables reserved for STM / RE Students
October 25th
Prayer at Planned Parenthood
STM-SJC times are 9am to 12 Noon.
Pick and hour to pray.
For more information on any of these events, please call
Carolyn Sopher-Martin at 412-257-0780 or 412-860-
9980.
CYM—Basketball
STM CYM Basketball - STM is looking to form a high
school boys basketball team this year. Interested coaches
and players text 724.590.1481. Players must be in grades
9-12 and not playing high school basketball. Diocesan
clearances are required for any volunteer 18 years or old-
er who want to help coach.
Save the Date—Catholic Women’s Fellowship
3rd Annual Conference—”Unshakeable”
Being held Saturday, November 9th
North Catholic High School
Visit: cwfpitt.org
“RESTORE”
You are invited to Human Coalition – Pittsburgh’s Celebra-
tion Reception! - Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6pm-8pm at Bella
Sera. Join us as we share about the powerful impact that your
partnership with Human Coalition has made in the Pittsburgh
area. This fundraising event makes it possible for Human Co-
alition to continue providing free programs and services to
those facing difficult decisions in our area. R.S.V.P.(s) are
required. Register online at www.humancoalition.org/
RestorePittsburgh or call 412-833-7445 for more information.
YOU will not want to miss this event!
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
Religious
Education Classes for Children
Touched by
Autism, IDD and other
Developmental Disorders
begin at St. Thomas More
On October 6, 2019
National Slovak Society
SEPTEMBERFEST
Saturday, September 28
11:00am to 4:00 pm
Valley Brook Road,
McMurray
Folk Dancing, Music, Folk
Arts and Crafts, Ethnic
Foods and Pastries, Cook-
ing Demonstrations, Slo-
vak Import. Autumn fun
for everyone.
THANK YOU
YOUNG
LADY!
Several weeks
ago, a young girl gave Fa-
ther Chepponis a big bag
of coins and said it was for
the Poor Box. We don’t
know your name and that’s
ok, because, more im-
portantly, God knows your
Heart!! We want to thank
you for your generous gift
and hope you will see this
in the bulletin!! Please
know your gift along with
those of our generous pa-
rishioners will help us con-
tinue our mission to help
our neighbors in need.
Again, thank you and may
God bless you!
Families of children and teens with autism, IDD including
those with Downs Syndrome and those with any other De-
velopment Disabilities who would like to participate or who
would like further information are asked to contact Deacon
Larry directly through the St. Thomas More Parish Office
or at [email protected].
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25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Youth Ministry News
Follow us on Instagram @stmyouthmin
Be sure to stay in the know about all YM events by emailing Karen McElhaney, Youth Minis-
ter, at [email protected] to be added to the YM email blast. Text this message
@stmsjc to the number 81010 to get text updates about upcoming events. Visit
www.stmpgh.org/youth-ministry/
Introducing this year's Youth Ministry Theme...
Be an Amazing Catholic Teen and be a part of something Bigger than
you!
If you know your Bible, then you know that Acts has 28 chapters. YOU are
the next chapter!
Sunday, October 13 3:00-6:00PM
Back for its third year, Faith Afloat is a cruise for high
schoolers along the Three Rivers where they can celebrate
their Catholic faith while taking in gorgeous views of the
Pittsburgh Skyline aboard the Gateway Clipper Em-
press! Don’t miss dinner (mac and cheese and chicken nug-
gets, anyone?), a dance party (of the most epic kind), games
and prizes, and a chance to deepen your faith (which is even
better than fried food and fantastic moves)!
We will meet at the "T" at South Hills Village at 2:00 and
return around 6:30pm. ●Tickets are $21. Email Karen
to reserve your spot by Sept. 30th
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●High School Happenings●�
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October 1st~ Guys Group 7�8:30 �
October 10� Girls Group 7�8:30pm�
October 13� Faith Afloat 3:00�6:00pm�
October 15� Guys Group 7�8:30pm�
October 19� TEENTIME 5�6:30pm�
October 20� PCUC Banquet, Speaker Kristen Hawkins �
(meet at church at 12:30pm)�
October 22� Appalachia mee2ng 7:00pm�
October 24� Girls Group 7�8:30pm�
October 29� Guys Group 7�8:30pm�
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●Middle School Meetups●�
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Saturday, October 12 5�6:30pm�
Meet up a�er the 4:00pm mass for Pizza, games,
and good conversa$on in the Youth Room�
Future dates:�
Friday, November 22 7:30�9:30pm�
Friday, December 20 7:30�9:30pm
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
Religious Education News
The RE (Religious Education) program at St. Thomas More, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, offers many oppor�
tunities for children from an early age. We provide programs to promote our faith through:
• Formal Classroom Instruction&Wed. evening and Sun. morning for public school students grades 1�8
• Moral Formation | Prayerful Atmosphere
• Service Projects
• Liturgical and Retreat Experiences
• Parent Faith Gatherings
• Sacramental Preparations for 1st Reconciliation, 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation
• Service�Volunteering at our Annual Lenten Dinners and Annual Church Festival & MoreFest.
For More Information Contact:
412-835-6996
Thank you for our amazing Catechists and volunteers!
Dawn Mostowy Pat Pholar Karen McElhaney
Mira Fontana Christina Clodfelter Jackie Valley
Kate Clark Kylie Jones Kristen Ursenbach
Christine Conte Cindy DeLo Sue Vodzak
Beth Kovalcik Patrick Putorti Joe Murray
Meghan Murphy Jonathan Pauley Cathy White
Margaret Mologne Mandy Slowey Deb Wozniak
John Mologne Donna Kane Gary Lininger
Dana Mellinger Connie Cortese Mark Gesk
Heather Derda Kristin Cortese Marlene Kish
Eleanor Alford Joey Sarraino Germaine Headrick
Dawn Foltz
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Annulment ....................................................................... Pam Batz
Altar Servers ...................................... Dave Barone/Lois D’Emilio
Altar Society ...................................................... Carolyn Andzelik
Art and Environmental ............................................... Rita Belback
Bereavement............................................................... Joanne Fibbi
Blood Bank .................................................................. Sara Hunter
Book Discussion Group ..................................... Shirley DiMatteis
Centering Prayer ............................................................. Mary Fay
Cursillo Movement................................................... Kaye Houston
Emmaus, Men ............................. Stephen Mahler/Allen Sherwood
Emmaus, Women ................................................ Theresa Zingrone
Eucharistic Adoration............................................... Mary Henkels
Eucharistic Ministers ................................ Jill Tauch/Marlene Kish
Finance Council ......................................................... Vita Fontana
Funerals ........................................................................ Susie Levitt
Gift Card Program ......................................................... Bill Trozzo
Good Shepherd (3-5 year olds) ....................................... Mary Fay
Greeters/Hospitality ............................................... Robin Weissert
Hearts with Hammers .................................................... Joe Schuck
Helping Hands ............................................................ Parish Office
Knights of Columbus ...................................................... Jim Rebel
Ladies of Charity ............................. Marita Howell/Martha Martin
Lectors ...................................................................... Gayle Chalker
Library ...................................................................... Kaye Houston
Legion of Mary. ...........................................................Sue Vodzak
Lunches for the Hungry .............................................. Ann Rhodes
Marriage Ministry ........ Carol & Joe Schuck/Anna & Rick George
Marthas (Funeral Luncheons) ........................... Mary Beth Pierson
MOMs/Family Ministry ..................................... Karen McElhaney
Money Counters ........................................................... Sue Vodzak
Mores Men .................................................. John Stone/Tom Jones
Music Ministry ..............................Daniel Kovacic/Music Minister
Pastoral Council .................................................. Deacon Bill Batz
Pastoral Outreach ...................................................... Marlene Kish
Prayer Ministry (after Masses) ........................... Fr. Peter/Deb Dell
Prayer Shawl Ministry.................................................. Tess Eggert
Pro-Life Ministry ....................................... Carolyn Sopher-Martin
RCIA— (Becoming Catholic) ....................................... Peter Skeel
St. Paul’s Retreats .............................................. Jay & Judy Shock
St. Vincent de Paul Society ............................... Richard McNemar
Two’s Together .......................................... Carolyn Sopher-Martin
Ushers/Hospitality .................................................... Paul Bildstein
Worship Committee ........................................... Michele Petrovich
Welcoming Committee ...................... Mary Skubak/Kate Harrison
MINISTRIES
PARISH STAFF
LOCAL SUPPORT RESOURCES
Fr. Peter Horton/Pastor ................................... [email protected]
Fr. Jim Chepponis/Sr. Parochial Vicar ..... [email protected]
Fr. Jim Bedillion/Chaplain ........................ [email protected]
Rev. Dr. William G. Batz/Deacon .................... [email protected]
Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Sutton/Deacon ............. [email protected]
Daniel Kovacic/Minister of Music ............... [email protected]
Nick Capone/Asst. Music Minister .............. [email protected]
Lynne Lynch/Principal ..................................... [email protected]
Denise DeCapria/DRE ................................... [email protected]
Jennifer O’Rourke/R.E. Program Manager .. [email protected]
Karen McElhaney/Youth Minister [email protected]
Bruce Hayes/Business Manager ...................... [email protected]
Rita Caldwell/Accountant ........................... [email protected]
Deb Dell/Parish Life Coordinator ..................... [email protected]
Mary Beth Pierson/Events .............................. [email protected]
Chris Caldwell/Maintenance ...................... [email protected]
Susie Levitt/Office Mgr/Safe Enviro.Coord. ... [email protected]
Colleen Pauley/Receptionist ......................... [email protected]
Carol Janus/Sat. Receptionist .......................... [email protected]
Nancy Hanna/PT Receptionist ....................... [email protected]
FINANCIAL REPORTING: 9/8/2019
If you require assistance in an area not listed in the
bulletin, please call or visit the parish office at
412-833-0031. A list of additional resources is
available at the reception desk.
Catholic Charities/Main ............................................412-456-6999
Addiction—National Catholic Council ................. 1-800-626-6910
Aging Support/Catholic Charities .............................412-456-6999
Counseling—Individual, Marital, Family .................412-456-6951
Crisis Support/Resolve .......................................... 1-888-796-8226
Divorced/Separated—Beginning Experience ...........412-523-2405
Food & Clothing Assistance/SHIM ..........................412-854-9120
Healthcare for the uninsured ....................................412-456-6911
Marriage, Family and Life ......................................... 412456-3157
Marriage (troubled)/Retrouvaille .......................... 1-800-470-2230
Marriage Prep ...........................................................412-861-0262
Meals on Wheels/Bethel-St. Clair .............................412-835-1039
Refugee Services .......................................................412-456-6999
Retreat Center/Spiritan Center-Bethel Park ..............412-835-3510
Retreat Center/St. Paul’s—South Side ......................412-381-7676
Safety Net & Stability Services ................................412-456-6999
Self Sufficiency Programs/SHIM .................... 412-854-9120 x107
St. Vincent de Paul Society @ STM .........................412-283-0245
St. Winifred (Mt. Lebo) Food Pantry ........................412-343-1915
Substance Addiction Ministry/Mike H. [email protected]
If you suspect child abuse, please contact:
Diocesan Victim Assistance.................................. 1-888-808-1235
Gift Cards are available in the Parish Office, Monday through
Friday from 9am-4pm and Saturday from 11am-4pm. Gift cards
are also available after Mass in the Baptismal Font Lobby. Thank
you for supporting the church through your participation in the
Gift Card program.
All Bulletin Submissions should be sent electronically to:
Weekly Offertory
Average:
$13,870
Weekly Offertory
Actual:
$16,107
Offertory Budget:
Year-to-Date
$187,190
Offertory Actual:
Year-to-Date
$188,350
Parish Share Goal:
Year-to-Date
$218,610
Parish Share Actual:
Year-to-Date
$193,995