CITY CENTER P@RISHES

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

A Message from Fr. Chris—

Dr. Scott Hahn, founder and President of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, was in Pittsburgh last week to speak on Encountering the Eucharist. Dr. Hahn, a convert to Catholicism, desires to share his knowledge and love for Sacred Scripture, Jesus and His Church.

“My work is about reading the Bible — reading it with you, and reading it ‘from the heart of the Church’. . . We are called to be trusting children of God and of the Church, our mother. My studies have led me to realize that we are privileged to read the sacred page within an unfathomable community: the communion of saints, the voices of Catholic Tradition, the great cloud of witnesses from all of history. Our guide is the Holy Spirit, working through the Church's Magisterium.” ~Dr. Scott Hahn

Visit The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology at www.stpaulcenter.com for studies, books and other resources.

Dr. Scott Hahn offers a reflection on this weekend’s readings Acts 14:21-27; Psalm 145:8-13; Revelation 21:1-5; John 13:31-35

By God’s goodness and compassion, the doors of His kingdom have been opened to all who have faith, Jew or Gentile.

That’s the good news Paul and Barnabas proclaim in today’s First Reading. With the coming of the Church—the new Jerusalem John sees in today’s Second Reading—God is “making all things new.”

In His Church, the “old order” of death is passing away and God for all time is making His dwelling with the human race, so that all peoples “will be His people and God Himself will always be with them;” In this the promises made through His prophets are accomplished. (see Ezekiel 37:27; Isaiah 25:8; 35:10)

The Church is “the kingdom for all ages” that we sing of in today’s Psalm. That’s why we see the Apostles, under the guidance of the Spirit, ordaining presbyters” or priests (see 1 Timothy 4:14; Titus 1:5).

Anointed priests and bishops will be the Apostles’ successors, ensuring that the Church’s “dominion endures through all generations” (see Philippians 1:1, note that the New American Bible translates episcopois, the Greek word for bishops, as “overseers”).

Until the end of time, the Church will declare to the world God’s mighty deeds, blessing His holy name and giving Him thanks, singing of the glories of His kingdom.

In His Church, we know ourselves as His “faithful ones,” as those Jesus calls “My little children” in today’s Gospel. We live by the new law, the new commandment” that He gave in His final hours.

The love He commands of us is no human love but a supernatural love. We love each other as Jesus loved us in suffering and dying for us. We love in imitation of His love.

This kind of love is only made possible by the Spirit poured into our hearts at Baptism (see Romans 5:5), renewed in the sacrifice His priests offer in every Mass.

By our love we glorify the Father. And by our love all peoples will know that we are His people, that He is our God.

Dr. Scott Hahn is a professor of Theology and Scripture at Franciscan University and the Founder and President of The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He is a bestselling author, husband to Kimberly, father and grandfather.

In the Merciful Heart of Jesus, Fr. Chris

Spiritual Direction

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

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

Parish News Welcome to our Parish Family

Mr. Matthew Dugan (St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus) Ms. Annalisa Almendras (St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus)

Divine Mercy Center Schedule

Holy Mass at 9am in honor of Our Lady! Saturdays - May 18 and 25

“The Little Rays” Saturday, June 8- 1:30pm-3:30pm

Divine Mercy formation program for Children ages 5 to 10

Divine Mercy Center

57 21st St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222

The Divine Mercy Center is located across from St. Stanislaus Church.

Congregation of Sisters of Merciful Jesus

Bl. Michael Sopocko St. Faustina Reflection of the week

“A soul does not benefit as it should from the sacrament of

confession if it is not humble. Pride keeps it in darkness. The soul

neither knows how, nor is it willing, to probe with precision the

depths of its own misery. It puts on a mask and avoids everything

that might bring it recovery.” ~St. Faustina Kowalska’s Diary # 113

Ascension Thursday

Mass Schedule

City Center Parishes Wednesday, May 29, Anticipated Mass 5:00 pm - St. Mary of Mercy 7:00 pm - St. Stanislaus Thursday, May 30, Ascension Thursday 6:30 am - St. Mary of Mercy 7:30 am - St. Mary of Mercy 7:45 am - St. Stanislaus 9:15 am - St. Benedict the Moor School 12:00 pm - St. Mary of Mercy 12:05 pm - Epiphany 12:10 pm - St. Patrick’s 6:30 pm - St. Benedict the Moor Church

AMERICAN HISTORY

THIS WEEK IN BLACK HISTORY

Lorraine Vivian Hansberry The granddaughter of a freed slave, Lorraine Vivian Hansberry was born on May 19, 1930, to a successful real estate broker and a school teacher who resided in Chicago,Illinois. In 1938, the family moved to a white neighborhood and was violently attacked by its inhabitants but the former refused to vacate the area until ordered to do so by the Supreme Court where the case was addressed as Hansberry v. Lee. Her first play, A Raisin in the Sun, continues to be her most influential piece and has managed to find new audiences through the decades, wining Tony Awards in 2004 and 2014 and also the title of Best Revival of a Play.

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, Tiffany Livsey, Aisha Lado, Andrew Lyke, Ruth McCartney, Sherry McGinnis, Todd Mattei, Betty Muse, Josephine O’Connor, Ira Ritter Sr., 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, Terri Evans, 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

Tamara LaCour (5/19) Joan Moran (5/19) Ayomide Agbasi (5/20) Richard Gobbie (5/20) Judy Kelly (5/20) Jodie Morris (5/20) Joyce Williams(5/20) Erin Copeland (5/21) Melinda Suzensky (5/21) Charlie Davis (5/22) Sr. Zita Iwuolha Joyce Payne (5/22)

OFFERTORY May 12- $3753.00

ATTENDANCE - 10a May 12- 153

St. B_n_^i]t th_ Moor

Your Stewardship — Thank you! Offertory, May 12….$1,936.70 2nd Collection ……....$503.00

Mass Attendance—

May 12 9am 5pm 137 120

Epiph[ny

St. Benedict the Moor Church is sponsoring a bus trip to Washington DC for the installation Mass of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory’s to take place on

Tuesday, May 21st at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Price is $55 per person.

Volunteers needed: 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. ***

THANK YOU The Sisters of St. Joseph wish to thank the parishioners of Epiphany Parish who so generously supported our annual Spring Raffle on April 7th. During the month of June, please check your ticket numbers with the PA daily Four Lottery. You might be a luck winner! God bless you! Sisters Margery and Donna

CONGRATULATIONS

Liam Murphy Kiernan for receiving High Honors from Central Catholic High School

THANK YOU

The Sisters of St. Joseph wish to thank the parishioners of St Benedict the Moor Parish,

who so generously supported our annual Spring Raffle on March 31st. During the month of June,

please check your ticket numbers with the PA Daily Four Lottery. You might be a lucky winner! God

bless you! Sisters Margery, Donna and Jean

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.

St. P[tri]k-St. St[nisl[us Kostk[ Offertory—St. Stanislaus

May 4/5 Candles: $326.00 Envelopes: 95

Collection: $2850.36 Raise the Roof: $750.33 Maintenance: $169.00

Parish Share: $514.00

Second Collections for May

May 19 - Catholic Relief May 26 - 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.

Mass Attendance—St. Stanislaus May 4/5

Saturday 5 p.m. 143 Sunday 9 a.m 115 11 a.m. 70

As usual, the Red Door ministry is very busy and abundantly blessed. Great thanksgiving to all who support, promote, and pray for this worthwhile ministry! Our guests - those

who are most in need in our city - convey their gratitude everyday for the help they receive through the Red Door. So many of our guests say that

they could not survive without the sustenance of these daily lunches, and many too, convey their appreciation for the warmth, compassion, and love of

our generous volunteers. The Lord is truly with us... He is most loving and merciful to all!

Recently, we have received a number of wonderful donations from Common Pleas Catering. It has been a joy to offer a new variety of delicious entrees and side dishes to our guests. This week, we set up a "turkey burger" stand.

The volunteers (see picture) assembled burgers to order. It was a special day, for sure. Thank you Common Pleas Catering! Thank you to all!

OFFERTORY

Weekday 5/7- 5/11 $1216.41 Weekend 5/11- 5/12 $2251.31 Energy & Maintenance $ 683.00

St. M[ry of M_r]y

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.

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. ***

ST. ANTHONY FESTIVAL

Please note that the City of Pittsburgh has asked the Festival committee to change the date to Sunday, September 8th due to all the Smallman Street Construction. The City expects

this work to be done by late August. Please watch the bulletin for more information.

"Bless the Lord, my soul; and do not forget all his

gifts." Psalm 103

Friends of St. Benedict the Moor School, This week our second-grade students spent a morning bird watching with members of the National Aviary. We were looking for Cattails, Red Tail Hawks, Robins, and Song Sparrows. We attempted to band birds that morning but unfortunately did not have any luck. Students also made some very special projects about the “alpha birds” they saw on their field trip to the Aviary this year. Six student projects were selected to be displayed at the Parent Night at the Aviary on June 5th. We are grateful to the Aviary for partnering with us again this year! Your Principal, Lauren Rudy

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Please pray for the teens, young adults and adult chaperones who will be serving the people of the

Mustard Seed Mission in Jamaica during the month of June. There are over 70 people scheduled to participate

in this life changing and faith filled experience, including several from the City Center Parishes.

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

Fr. Chris has generously provided a subscription to all parishioners to FORMED.ORG. This website 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!

St. Patrick 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.

EUCHARISTIC ROSARY MARCH SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2019

HOLY MASS AT 1:30 PM WITH BISHOP ZUBIK EPIPHANY CHURCH

The Legion of Mary, in collaboration with the Diocese of Pittsburgh is sponsoring the 85th International Eucharistic Rosary March On Sunday, May 19.

After Mass, there will be a procession through the city with the Most Blessed Sacrament and statue of Our Lady of Fatima, led by Bishop Zubik.

Duquesne University - DuquesneFest Sunday, June 9, 2019 beginning at 9 a.m.

Duquesne University’s largest open house event, DuquesneFest, will be held this summer on Sunday, June 9, 2019, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This exciting day is a fun way for Fall 2019 high school seniors to learn more about the University. Register online at www.duq.edu/duquesnefest

St. Rita of Cascia May 22

St. Rita was born in 1381 in Italy. As a young girl, Rita dreamed of serving God as an Augustinian nun. Her

parents, however, promised her to marriage. Rita’s husband was not a man of faith, and he found himself to be in the middle of political battles. Rita spent her days as a faithful and loving wife and

mother to their twin boys, praying for the conversion of her husband. Miraculously and lovingly, Rita’s husband converted to Catholicism and was committed to a life of virtue. One day, he was ambushed and murdered on his way home. Rita feared for their sons, as they

became caught up in avenging their father’s death. Rita continued to pray for their souls; and before they could act in revenge, they both died of natural causes. Rita fulfilled her dream of becoming an Augustinian nun. Her last words were, “Remain in the holy love of Jesus. Remain in obedience to the holy Roman Church. Remain in peace and fraternal charity.” She died on May 22, and her body is incorrupt.

Corner with the Saints

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 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 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—Lauren Rudy

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

S[t, M[y 18 12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Louise Kowalcik† By Connie Caruso Fr. Bu]hl_itn_r

2:00 p.m. St. St[nisl[us Wedding - Nicole Englert and Michael Madden Fr. M[nn_rino

4:00 p.m. Epiph[ny Wedding - Mary Weatherbee and Kyle Sidebotham Fr. V[skov

4:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Emil Duleba By Stephanie & Jim Baumgarten Fr. O^_y_mi

5:00 p.m. St. St[nisl[us People of City Center Parishes Fr. Donl_y

Sun, M[y 19 9:00 [.m. Epiph[ny Letitia Pratt † By Patty Giron Fr. Hog[n

9:00 [.m. St. St[nisl[us George Devinney By Wife and Family Fr. O^_y_mi

10:00 [.m. St. B_n_^i]t th_ Moor Moses & Janice Simmons Wedding Anniversary Fr. Donl_y

11:00 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Clare & Lawrence Kurpeikis By Family Fr. O^_y_mi

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Mildred Koritsky † By Lisa Koritsky Msgr. L_ngwin

5:00 p.m. Epiph[ny Dave & Helen Kail † By Kail Family Fr. Donl_y

Mon, M[y 20 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 Dan Rooney† By 7:30 a.m. Mass group Fr. V[skov

7:45 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Special Intention Fr. W_l^ing

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Mario Antezana† By Maria Conroy Fr. O^_y_mi

12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Kenny Zuccarelli † By Sam & Marilyn Manfredi Fr. Donl_y

Tu_s, M[y 21 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 John & Mildred Burke† By Bud & Karen Burke Fr. V[skov

7:45 [.m. St. St[nisl[us People of St.PatrickSt.Stanislaus Fr. W_l^ing

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Joseph Grogan III† By Mary Margaret Grogan, wife Fr. M]K_nn[

12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Carol Haas By Mr. & Mrs. Robert Anisko Fr. O^_y_mi

W_^, M[y 22 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 Dan Rooney† By 7:30 a.m. Mass group Msgr. L_ngwin

7:45 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Patricia Dobies † By Rita, Irene and Chuck Fr. Kunz

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Jordan & Bonnie Pierce By Mary Angela Ogg Fr. Donl_y

12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Joseph J. Kramer † By Myrna Dlacich Fr. O^_y_mi

Thur M[y 23 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 Betrose & Petriga Families† Fr. V[skov

7:45 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Special Intention Fr. Kunz

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Donald Rall † By Francis & Veronica Corbett FR. O^_y_mi

12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Dr. & Mrs. Leo O'Donnell† By M/M Leo O'Donnell, Jr Fr. M[r]u]]i

12:10 p.m. St. P[tri]k's Kamil Dlugos By Friends Fr. Donl_y

Fri, M[y 24 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 Danny Morgan † By Bud & Karen Burke Fr. V[skov

7:45 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Vera Traub † By Friends Fr. Donl_y

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Josefa Zambrana † By Maria Conroy Fr. M]K_nn[

12:05 p.m. Epiph[ny Giuseppe Battaglia † By Battaglia Family Fr. M[r]u]]i

S[t, M[y 25 12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Natty Rodgers † By Rodgers Family Fr. Bu]hl_itn_r

2:00 p.m. St. St[nisl[us Wedding - Daniela policicchio and Matthew Bruno Fr. G_org_

4:00 p.m. Epiph[ny Wedding - Lauren Arsenault and Joseph Molinaro Fr. Donl_y

4:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y Joseph & Catherine Yadrick † By John & Lorraine Horner Fr. M]K_nn[

5:00 p.m. St. St[nisl[us People of City Center Parishes Fr. No_l

Sun, M[y 26 9:00 [.m. Epiph[ny George Georgevich † By Family Fr. Hog[n

9:00 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Ronald Bogdon† By Lucy and Family Fr. V[skov

10:00 [.m. St. B_n_^i]t th_ Moor David Orlando † By Theresa Orlando Fr. Donl_y

11:00 [.m. St. St[nisl[us Rose Marie Swiderski By Plesniak Family Fr. V[skov

12:00 p.m. St. M[ry of M_r]y In Thanksgiving Baby boy Chipps By Crame Grandparents Msgr. L_ngwin

5:00 p.m. Epiph[ny Dave & Helen Kail † By Kail Family Fr. Donl_y