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

Assisting Priests Very Rev. Brian Welding Very Rev. Thomas Kunz

CITY CENTER P@RISHES EPIPH@NY, ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR,

ST. M@RY OF MERCY, ST. P@TRICK-ST. ST@NISL@US R_v. Christoph_r Donl_y, @^ministr[tor

Fr. John O^_y_mi, P[ro]hi[l Vi][r; D_[]on S[mu_l Ton_y

“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke 6:27

F_\ru[ry 24, 2019

7th Sun^[y of Or^in[ry Tim_

Parish News We welcome into our parish family Michael Nathaniel Derr (St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus) Dominique Misa (St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus) Congratulations to the newly Baptized~ Madison Lynn Baker (St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus) Addalina Sophia Frawley (St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus)

Remember in your prayers the following who have been called to the Lord, and their families~ Dr. Marilyn Davies (St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus) Congratulations to our High Honor Students

Central Catholic High School Liam Murphy Kiernan (Epiphany) Mathew Anthony Bzdziak (St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus) Andrew Pritchard (St. Patrick-St.Stanislaus) David Dean (St. Benedict the Moor)

This past weekend, on Saturday evening, there were two events going on in our parishes! They

were both filled with opportunities for fellowship and

prayer. Valentine’s Dance—At Epiphany, Andrew and Diana James planned a Valentine’s Dance for everyone! It was a great celebration of love and friendship. The night began with a beautiful prayer—and continued with an amazing four course dinner, music, dancing, and plenty of laughter! Thank

you so much to Diana, Andrew, Priscilla Davis and all who helped, for all of the hard work, time and energy it took to prepare this beautiful evening. “Faith, hope, love abide, but the greatest of these is love.” ~Corinthians 13:13 Pack St. Pat’s—At St. Patrick’s Church in the Strip District, the church was literally PACKED for Prayer, Music and Adoration. There were people of all ages praying the Holy Stairs and Praising the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament upstairs! Three priests were available to hear confessions, which continued after Benediction. The tea and coffee shop, De Fer, in the Strip District, remained open beyond their normal business hours for fellowship afterward, and it

was standing room only! Thank you to the owners of De Fer and Merritt Donoghue for accommodating us after hours. De Fer was FILLED with Faith, Laughter & Love!

Becoming One ~Under the protection of the Merciful Jesus~

In last week’s bulletin, there was a detailed explanation of our upcoming parish merger. As we work together to become one parish, there are several events that can help us get to know one another, serve our community and pray for each other. The events are for all ages. Please come and introduce yourselves to each other! We need to always remember that God is with us as walk along this path together. “May the strength of God pilot us, may the Wisdom of God instruct us, may the Hand of God protect us, may the Word of God

direct us. Be always ours this day and for evermore. - St. Patrick”

As we pray for our parishes in this transition~ Your City Center Parishes Clergy and Staff

H[pp_nings [t our City C_nt_r P[rish_s

Epiphany Fish Fry ~ Coming Back! Our Lenten Fish Fry begins on

Ash Wednesday, March 6, and will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Ash Wednesday and each Friday during Lent. We are

in need of volunteers! We must have enough volunteers for the fish fry to run smoothly and

efficiently. If you know of anyone who would like to volunteer their time to help out at the fish fry, please ask them to reach out to Dolores Shipe. Any amount

of time given will be welcomed and appreciated. Epiphany has been known to serve the Best Fish in

Town! Contact Dolores Shipe at dshipe@divinemercypgh.org, and let us know the time you can give! Thank you!

Mass Attendance~ February 17—9 am 5 pm

171 83

AMERICAN HISTORY—THIS WEEK IN BLACK

HISTORY Daniel Alexander Payne (February 24, 1811 – November 2, 1893) was an American bishop, educator, college administrator and author. A major shaper of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (A.M.E.), Payne stressed education and preparation of ministers and introduced more order in the church, becoming its sixth bishop and serving for more than four decades (1852–1893) as well as becoming one of the founders of Wilberforce University in Ohio in 1856. In 1863 the AME Church bought the college and chose Payne to lead it; he became the first African-American president of a college in the United States and served in that position until 1877.

PRAYER LIST...KEEPING FOLKS BEFORE

THE LORD The following request our prayers: Samantha Betters, Vinnie Coffey-Bey, Gordon & Peggy Bullard, Edward Davis, Suzanne Davis, Dolores Denton, Patricia Ellis, Debra Foster, Lydia Francis, Woody Frazier, Ann Fultz, Brenda Glenn, Leon Grant, Helena Harris, Harold G. Heim, Jr., Osaruyi Osasere Igbineweka, Billy Jenkins, Sandra Johnson, Tiffany Livsey, Aisha Lado, Andrew Lyke, Ruth McCartney, Sherry McGinnis, Todd Mattei, Betty Muse, David Orlando, Josephine O’Connor, Damitra Penny, Marva Price, Ira Ritter Sr. Mary Samuels, Genevieve Sanford, Debbie Sturm, Vincent Tucker, Barbara Tucker, Lyle Williams, Leslie Wilson, Peggy Young, Regina Zelik, FMM, DMK, Victims of Abuse

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE at 10:00 A.M., February 17

Sunday liturgy: 144 OFFERTORY: $2695.75

Epiph[ny Your Stewardship ~ Thank You!

Offertory, Feb 17..…....$ 1601.50 Parish Share/Mntnce...….$475.00

2nd Collection next Sunday— Parish Upkeep

Please pray for those who have requested our prayers

Jerry Barry, Laurie Bozik, Robert Dougherty, William Egger, Terri Evans, 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

St. B_n_^i]t th_ Moor

Charelise Davis (2/24) Samantha Betters (2/25) Margretta Tucker (2/25) Rochelle McCain (2/26) Wanda Jones (2/27) Shelley Sims(2/27) Fred Palmer (2/29) Roseandre Donatien (3/1) Margaret Cele (3/2) Benjamin Kabagambe (3/2)

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Looking for people who like to crochet or knit to make prayer shawls for sick and/or shut ins. If you love making things with your hands and can crochet or knit, please contact Brenda at

412-281-3141.

Thank you! Lifeline of Southwest Pennsylvania provided Epiphany with names of people in need for the Angel Tree. The executive

director, Marjorie Becker, would like to express her gratitude to the people who participated. She said, “We sincerely appreciate all that you have done for us as we continue to serve those who have chosen life for their children, even though it may be a difficult time in their lives.

Mass Intentions Our 2019 Mass Book is open for SBTM. Mass may be offered for the special intention of a

parishioner, friend, family member, in thanksgiving of someone or something, for a birthday or for the intention of a deceased

person. Please contact the parish office.

412-281-3141.

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

Our Offering Weekday 2/11-2-16...…….…..$1,120.41 Weekend 2/16-2/17...…….….$2,763.76 Energy & Maintenance……….$528.80

Mass Attendance for 2/16-2/17 Saturday, 4 p.m. 215 Sunday, 12 p.m. 137

St. Patrick’s—

OPEN PRAYER HOURS DAILY 9a– 4p

Red Door Ministry: Those in need can receive a bagged lunch Mon-Sat from

10:30 am-11:30 am. The actual Red Door is located on the Boulevard of the Allies

Our Mission...Helping all of God’s children wherever they may be is a primary goal of St. Mary of Mercy Parish. Being a place of spiritual respite for so many

people who live, work, shop, go to school and who are homeless in the Downtown area is very important to us.

Through Mass and the Sacraments, the Red Door Program as well as the Walk-in Ministry, we are able to meet God’s children wherever they are.

Mass Attendance—St. Stanislaus February 9/10

Saturday 5 p.m. 120 Sunday 9 a.m 225 11 a.m. 145

Mass intentions: Our 2019 Mass Book is open. Mass may be offered for the special intention of a parishioner, friend, family member, in thanksgiving of someone or something, for a birthday or for the intention of a deceased person. Please contact the parish office by stopping in, calling the office at (412-261-0110) or printing a form from the website and sending it via mail.

Last week, as I was standing out on the sidewalk visiting with the dear people whom we serve at the Red Door, a gentleman approached me to express his sincere appreciation for having learned what he said is "the perfect prayer". He went on to explain that

sometimes his mind gets so jumbled with different thoughts, fears, temptations, and concerns, that he can easily forget what's most important. He can easily be swayed into following his own passions instead of God's desire for him. It's in these moments that he prays, "Jesus, I trust in you!" He says it's the perfect prayer, because immediately after praying it, everything becomes clear to him and peace fills his heart and mind replacing all fear and anxiety. He went on to say, "I'm grateful for the sandwiches, but I'm more grateful for the perfect prayer!" Jesus, I trust in you. Let this perfect prayer remain in our hearts and on our lips this day and always. Blessings and peace from the Red Door!

St. M[ry of M_r]y

Candles: $471.15 Envelopes: 139 Collection: $4,178.00 Maintenance: $858.00 Parish Share: $26.00 Raise the Roof: $1076.68

Second Collections for March March 3 Maintenance March 10 Raise the Roof March 24 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.

Join us at St. Stanislaus for an evening of reflection on the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, as the St. Ferdinand Youth

ministry presents “The Living Stations”.

Mark your calendar to share this moving, Lenten

experience with us on Sunday, March 31st at

7:30 PM.

"Those who know your name trust in you,

for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you."

Psalm 9:10

Friends of St. Benedict the Moor School- This year our school developed our very own House System! The Harry Potter books and film series popularized the “houses” that are a feature in many traditional schools in England. Within our house system, each student, faculty, and staff member belongs to one of four smaller groups called “houses.” We chose to name our houses after Black Catholic Saints. Our houses are:

St. Martin de Porres House (House color: red) St. Josephine Bakhita House (House color: green) St. Monica House (House color: purple) St. Moses the Black House (House color: black)

Throughout the school year, house members are invited to wear their house color on special school days and participate in various activities together. In the photos below, students are wearing their house colors and enjoying ice cream with their housemates at our Ice Cream Social. Students also learned about the lives of all house saints in their religion classes. We want our students to learn from the strong faith in action of these four saints and Saint Benedict the Moor. Seventh grade students are shown below drawing portraits of their House Saints in art class in the photos below. The House System gives students and teachers a chance to interact with other students and teachers with whom they would otherwise not see or know. It creates smaller communities within our school which contain opportunities for student leadership. Each student is proud to be in his or her house! We are looking forward to more fun this year with our houses! Your Principal, Lauren Rudy

Kick-off on Tuesday,

March 5th

Join us at 6:00 pm at historic St. Patrick Church in the Strip for a Pro-Life Mass, followed by a one

mile procession to Planned Parenthood.

Fr. Chris Donley, administrator of the City Center Parishes, will be

the celebrant and lead the procession. Pro-life

Christians of all denominations are welcome!!! For those who are unable to walk two miles

comfortably, please join us in the Church at 6pm, and drive to Planned Parenthood for closing

prayers at 7:30pm.

For more information, contact Nikki Bruni at nbruni@40daysforlifepittsburgh.com

St B_n_^i]t th_ Moor S]hool

Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesdays during Lent At Old St. Patrick’s in the Strip

9a—8p Join us at 7pm for Lenten Hymns, Solemn night prayer and benediction

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.

Hour of Mercy St. Stanislaus Kostka Fri. 3:00-4:00 p.m. Novenas Epiphany St. Rita, Mondays, after 12:05 Mass

Sorrowful Mother Fridays, after 12:05 Mass

St. Benedict the Moor St. Benedict the Moor after 10a Mass, every Sunday from February 10—April 7

St. Mary of Mercy Miraculous Medal, Monday after 12 p.m. Mass

St. Mary of Mercy 202 Stanwix St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222

412-261-0110 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 Secretary/Safe Environment Coordinator - Shari Hill Maintenance—Ray Krivanek

Epiphany 164 Washington Place Pittsburgh, PA 15219

412-471-0654 E-mail: churchoffice@epiphanychurch.net Secretary—Cindy Goetz Safe Environment—Josephine Crame Music Director—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

412-471-4767 E-mail: saintsinthestrip@comcast.net Office Manager—Josie Santapietro Maintenance—Megan Cramer Music Ministry—Zach Legas Dorothy Heneroty

St. Benedict the Moor 91 Crawford St.

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

City Center Parishes Staff Pastoral Associate—Dolores Shipe E-mail: dshipe@divinemercypgh.org Business Manager—Chuck Goetz E-mail: cgoetz@divinemercypgh.org Director of Religious Education—Nathan Wigfield E-mail: nwigfield@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—cdonley@diopitt.org Rev. John Odeyemi—jodeyemi@diopitt.org Deacon Samuel Toney—stoney@diopitt.org

M[ss Int_ntions

S[t, F_\ 23 12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y For the People Of St. Mary's Fr. Bu]hl_itn_r

4:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y For the People Of St. Mary's Fr. Bry]_ 5:00 p.m. St. St[nisl[us John Mahronich By wife, Peg Fr. Donl_y Sun, F_\ 24 9:00 [.m. Epiph[ny Charles Yochum† Fr. Hog[n 9:00 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Thomas Adamchik† By wife Fr. Donl_y

10:00 [.m. St. B_n_^i]t th_ Moor Linda Dunson † By Theresa Mayor Fr. O^_y_mi 11:00 [.m. St. St[nisl[us People of City Center Parishes Fr. Donl_y 12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Catherine Bernadette Marvrinac † By H.C. Mavrinac Family Msgr. L_ngwin

5:00 p.m. Epiph[ny Marguerite Daugherty † Fr. V[skov Mon, F_\ 25 6:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y David Pascarella † By Wife, Melissa Msgr. L_ngwin

7:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Genevieve Koepfinger † By Family Fr. v[skov 7:45 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Special Intention By Carol Leskowak Fr. O^_y_mi 12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Richard Sisca † By Joe Sisca Fr. M[r]u]]i 12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny John Jack Cvetic † By Fr. Christopher Donley Fr. Donl_y Tu_s, F_\ 26 6:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y For the People Of St. Mary's Msgr. L_ngwin

7:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Jim & Danny Morgan† By Bud & Karen Burke Fr. V[skov 7:45 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Jack Casey† By Mary Lou Fr. O^_y_mi 12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Joseph & Olympia Marino† By Joe Sisca Fr. M]K_nn[

12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Julia Zduniuk † M/M Robert Anisko Fr. @ugustin_ W_^, F_\ 27 6:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y For the People Of St. Mary's Fr. V[skov 7:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Mildred Morgan † By Bud & Karen Burke Msgr. L_ngwin

7:45 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Genevieve Galda By Daughters Fr. O^_y_mi 12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y David Pascarella † By Loving Wife, Melissa Fr. Donl_y 12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Pat Krivanek † By Kevin Koehler Fr. @ugustin_ Thurs F_\ 28 6:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y For the People Of St. Mary's Msgr. L_ngwin

7:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Gene O'Neill † By Bud & Karen Burke Fr. V[skov

7:45 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Frank Flajnik By Rose Flajnik, Ann Klobuchar

and Bob Stampahar Fr. Kunz 12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Theresa Marino † By Joe Sisca Fr. O^_y_mi 12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Charles Yochum † By Cynthia Hahn Yothers Fr. @ugustin_ 12:10 p.m. St. P[tri]k's Special Intention By FOSP Fr. Donl_y Fri, M[r 1 6:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y For the soul of Maha Basil † By Fouad Kazour Msgr. L_ngwin

7:30 [.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Dan Rooney † By 7:30 Mass Group Fr. V[skov

7:45 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Rev. Rudolph Flajnik, O'Carm.

By Rose Flajnik, Ann Klobuchar and Bob Stampahar Fr. Donl_y

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y David Pascarella † By Loving Wife, Melissa Fr. M[r]u]]i 12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Maria Battaglia † By Battaglia Family Fr. @ugustin_ 8:00 P.M. St. St[nisl[us First Friday Candlelight Mass Fr. Donl_y S[t, M[r 2 12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Francis Kleppick† By Bill & Nancy Bonenberger Fr. O^_y_mi 4:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y All Souls By Tim Duffy Fr. Donl_y

5:00 p.m. St. St[nisl[us Ruth Mazur & Kathleen Lewan-dowski By June Devinney Fr. O^_y_mi

Sun, M[r 3 9:00 [.m. Epiph[ny Charles Yochum Fr. Cl_[ry 9:00 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Deceased of Garlicki Fam By Leonard & Margaret Garlicki Fr. O^_y_mi 10:00 [.m. St. B_n_^i]t th_ Moor Deceased Finch and Carter families †By Jeannette Finch Fr. Donl_y 11:00 [.m. St. St[nisl[us People of City Center Parishes Fr. O^_y_mi 12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y John C. Gaita† By Theresa Bronowicz Msgr. L_ngwin 5:00 p.m. Epiph[ny Marguerite Daugherty Fr. Donl_y