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1 Shrines of Pittsburgh of the Diocese of Pittsburgh The Shrine Churches of Saint Anthony Chapel, Troy Hill Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Polish Hill Saint Nicholas Church, Millvale Saint Patrick Church, Strip District Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church, Strip District The Parish Church of Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, Troy Hill 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 8, 2019 CLERGY Rev. Nicholas S. Vaskov, Team Moderator and Director of Shrines Rev. James R. Orr, Full-Time Team Ministry and Co-Director of Shrines Rev. Michael R. Ruffalo, Part-Time Team Ministry and Co-Director of Shrines In Residence: Fr. Raymond Luther TahOnah Fr. Moses Drammeh Gregory Jelinek, Deacon ST. ANTHONY CHAPEL 1704 Harpster St. Pittsburgh, PA IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CHURCH 3058 Brereton St. Pittsburgh, PA MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS CHURCH Claim & Harpster Sts. Pittsburgh, PA ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH 24 Maryland Ave. Pittsburgh, PA ST. PATRICK CHURCH 1711 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, PA ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA CHURCH 57 21st St. Pittsburgh, PA :30 am Daily: Mon. 6:00 pm Tue., Thu., Fri., Sat. 8:30 am 4:30 pm Sunday Mass:10:00am Daily: Wednesday 6:30 pm 9:00 am 5:00 pm Daily: Wednesday 8:00 am Daily: Thursday 12:10 pm 4:00 pm Sunday Mass: 9:00 & 11:00 am Daily: Mon., Tues., Thu., Fri. 7:15 am Sat. 9:00 am (convent)

2 Mass Schedule Date Time Location / Celebrant Intention & Offered By Saturday, September 7 4:00 PM St. Stanislaus Kostka / Fr. Orr Spiritual & Temporal Welfare of Colleen Sundy by Josie 4:30 PM Immaculate Heart of Mary / Fr. Ruffalo +Henry Rembisz & Josephine Moots by Joanne Rembisz 5:00 PM St. Nicholas / Fr. Vaskov +Sam Petich & John Costello by Family 9:00 AM Most Holy Name of Jesus / Fr. Vaskov +William Keller by The Keller Family Sunday, September 8 TwentyThird Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday, September 9 Tuesday, September 10 Wednesday, September 11 Thursday, September 12 Friday, September 13 Saturday, September 14 Sunday, September 15 TwentyFourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 AM St. Stanislaus Kostka / Fr. Orr +Deceased Members of Urbaniak Family by Leonard & Margaret Garlicki 10:00 AM Immaculate Heart of Mary / Fr. Ruffalo +Frank Sr. & Sophie Dubrawski by Daughter, Joanne 11:00 AM St. Stanislaus Kostka / Fr. Vaskov People of St. PatrickSt. Stanislaus 11:30 AM St. Anthony Chapel / Fr. Orr +Joseph Kryl by Family 1:00 PM St. Stanislaus Kostka / Fr. Vaskov People of St. PatrickSt. Stanislaus 7:15 AM St. Stanislaus Kostka / Fr. Ruffalo +Mike & Bernice Leskowak by Daughter 6:00 PM St. Anthony Chapel / Fr. Raymond +Joseph Charnock by Rick & Carol Bentzel 7:15 AM St. Stanislaus Kostka / Fr. Vaskov +Vera Traub by Friends 8:30 AM St. Anthony Chapel / Fr. Raymond +Sr. Edna Hickel by Jean & Karl Aufman 8:00 AM St. Nicholas / Fr. Vaskov +David Stankovic by Don & Kathy Bent Lejewski 6:30 PM Immaculate Heart of Mary / Fr. Ruffalo +Jorge Cruz & John Papinski by Dobies Family 7:15 AM St. Stanislaus Kostka / Fr. Vaskov +Kathleen Klobuchar by Ann Klobuchar 8:30 AM St. Anthony Chapel / Fr. Raymond +Chuck Connolly by Judy & Gene 12:10 PM St. Patrick / Fr. Ruffalo +Poor Souls in Purgatory by Ngoc Tram Le 7:15 AM St. Stanislaus Kostka / Fr.Vaskov +Samuel P. Valeriano by Valeriano Family 8:30 AM St. Anthony Chapel / Fr. Ruffalo +Joseph Blyzwick by Natalie Weider 8:30 AM St. Anthony Chapel / Fr. Raymond +Robert Reiner/First Anniversary by Wife and Children 9:00 AM Sisters of the Merciful Jesus Convent / Fr. Vaskov People of St. PatrickSt. Stanislaus 4:00 PM St. Stanislaus Kostka / Fr. Raymond +Jean Nerkowski by Friends 4:30 PM Immaculate Heart of Mary / Fr. Ruffalo +Izydore Herc by Wife & Family 5:00 PM St. Nicholas / Fr. Vaskov +Paul & Stefka Ceh by Mary Jane Ceh 9:00 AM Most Holy Name of Jesus / Fr. Vaskov +William Straka by Helen Straka 9:00 AM St. Stanislaus Kostka / Fr. Nichols +Charie Logan by Paul +Joseph, Josephine, Helen & Joseph Jr. Zygowski by Henry 10:00 AM Immaculate Heart of Mary / Fr. Ruffalo Kopczynski 11:00 AM St. Stanislaus Kostka / Fr. Nichols People of St. PatrickSt. Stanislaus 11:30 AM St. Anthony Chapel / Fr. Vaskov +Frank A. Tuminello by Tom & Pat Spehar Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule St. Anthony Chapel Mon. 5-5:45 p.m. Tues., Thu., Sat. 2-3p.m. Fri a.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Sat. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Wed. 5:30-6:15 p.m. Most Holy Name of Jesus Church By Appointment St. Nicholas Church Sat. 4-4:45 p.m. Wed. 8:30-9 a.m. St. Patrick Church Thu. 11:30-12:00 p.m. St. Stanislaus Church Sat p.m. Mon., Tues., Thu., Fri., 7:45-8:15 a.m.

3 BAPTISM: Please contact the particular parish you intend to have your child baptized at for information on scheduling. Baptism Seminars are held quarterly on the second Sunday of the month at 3:00 p.m. at Most Holy Name School. September 8, 2019; December 8, 2019; March 8, 2020; June 14, MATRIMONY: Arrangements are to be made with a member of the clergy team six months in advance of the wedding date. SICK AND SHUTINS: The Sacraments are available to those who are unable to celebrate Mass due to sickness or age. To make arrangements for visitation to your home call the parish office. SACRAMENTAL SPONSOR: To be a Sacramental sponsor one must be a practicing Catholic and a registered member of a parish. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: CCD instruction is provided for kindergarten through 8th grade. 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. NEW MEMBERS: We welcome those who are interested in joining our parish family. We invite new members to complete a registration form, which can be obtained from the parish office, or use the communication form at the end of this bulletin. BULLETIN DEADLINE: Noon on Friday, seven days prior to publication date. EXCHANGE OF PARISH ENVELOPES: Please note that all envelopes that we take in that belong to another parish will be mailed back to that parish. This is a policy of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline Pittsburgh Diocese Victim Assistance Pope Francis Monthly Prayer Intention for September The Protection of the Oceans That politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world's seas and oceans. Sacraments & Prayers PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Readings for the week of September 8, 2019 Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b/Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, [1]/ Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33 Monday: Col 1:24--2:3/Ps 62:6-7, 9 [8]/Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15/Ps 145:1b-2, 8-9, [9]/Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11/Ps 145:2-3, 10-11, 12-13ab [9]/Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Col 3:12-17/Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 [6]/Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14/Ps 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 11 [cf. 5]/Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: Nm 21:4b-9/Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38 [cf. 7b]/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17 Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19 [Lk 15:18]/1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10 WE HONOR Please pray for these and all men and women serving in our Armed Forces around the world. Damian Schmitt, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Matthew Hecker, Army Lieutenant Colonel Clay Cavlovic, Navy Seaman Connor J. Yarnot, Marine PFC Bill Stalter, Jr., Navy Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Leskowak, Air National Guard Tech Sgt. Brian Weider, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sarah McConnell, Army Sergeant Paul & Jason McDonald Kenneth P. DelPalazzo, Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony DelPalazzo, Naval Midshipman 2nd Class Lance Woods Brandon Winters George Brown, Marine Boot Camp Charlie Minton, Army Boot Camp

4 From our Clergy Team In many ways it s hard to believe that it has been two months since our churches were designated as shrines by Bishop Zubik. From the perspective of the clergy, it has been two months of getting to know the parishioners and the histories of the parishes, as well as the daily celebration of the sacraments (with a few misreadings of the scheduled along the way mea culpa) and many fruitful conversations that inspire faith, hope and love in our hearts. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for your hospitality in welcoming us and for your honesty in sharing with us your thoughts about what can make our parishes and the shrine churches thrive. I think that it is important for us to continue to hear your thoughts, ideas, questions and concerns. To that end, we will be holding Town Hall meetings at each of the parishes in October. The dates and times are still being confirmed, but will most likely be around October 19-22, which is a Steelers bye week. There will be no formal agenda but rather a sharing of perspectives, an opportunity to get to know each other better, and time for questions and answers. I ll keep you posted in the bulletin about times and locations once the dates are set. Some exciting news is that we have already been scheduling a number of pilgrimage tours of the Shrines of Pittsburgh. Parishes from across the diocese are excited to visit the shrine churches and learn more about their history and significance, while also enjoy the neighborhood where they are located. Some of the shrines have docents who are trained to give tours of the churches and sitters who are present to provide hospitality and answer questions, and we would like to begin to expand this to all the shrines. If you would like to learn more about what is involved in being a docent at a particular shrine, please give me a call at or me at nvaskov@diopitt.org. In addition to the tours offered upon request, I also hope in the future that all of the shrines could have regularly scheduled tours on the weekends, as some already do. This would be a great opportunity to make our shrines accessible to locals and visitors alike. Once again, thank you for all the ways you make our parishes and the shrine churches such special places. Please continue to pray for the growth of our spiritual homes so that we can continue to give honor and praise to God, build each other up in joy and goodness, and reach out to those in need so that they may be afforded hope and know the mercy of God. TRIENNIAL CONVOCATION OF DIOCESAN PRIESTS Come Away and Rest: Retreat, Relax, and Renew is the theme of a convocation for all priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh including the priests of our parishes beginning Monday, September 30, and concluding Thursday, October 3, The convocation to be held in Wheeling, West Virginia, is an opportunity for priest to join with Bishop David Zubik for spiritual renewal, pastoral and professional development, and priestly fraternity. Look for details in coming bulletins on how necessary pastoral services will be provided during the time our priests will be away from the parish. God bless! Fr. Nick

5 Saint Anthony Chapel, Troy Hill Contact Information 1704 Harpster Street Pittsburgh, PA Website: Carole Brueckner, Chairperson Office Chapel Gift Shop saintanthonychapel saintanthonychapel To Schedule a Pilgrimage for 20 or more people, please call Carole at Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Monday, 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8:30 a.m. Monday 5:00-5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Tuesdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass & 7:30 p.m. with Benediction First Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Sunday - Thursday, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 1:00 & 2:30 p.m. Chapel Gift Shop & Museum Our Chapel Gift Shop & Fr. Mollinger Museum are open in conjunction with the daily hours of the Chapel. Many items are unique to St. Anthony Chapel, including the St. Anthony Chapel Rosary. Take some time to stop by and see us. Mass of Anointing September 29 The Sacrament of the Sick will be offered during a special Mass on Sunday, September 29 at 1:30 pm at St. Anthony s Chapel. This administration of the sacrament of the sick is offered for those Catholics who are experiencing physical ailments of a serious nature: those who will be undergoing surgery for serious reasons, the elderly who have become notably weakened even though no serious illness is present, those who are battling serious illnesses and have not been anointed recently, and children who have reached the age of reason and are seriously ill. The Ladies of Charity will offer bottles of Holy Water to take home for those who are attending. MASS OF ANOINTING Mass Intentions Honored The following Mass Intentions were said during the month of August at St. Anthony s Chapel: Corrine Price by Bill & Linda Connolly (10) Michele Mikus by Estate Gene Puharic by A Friend Dave Kapetanovich by The Seelman Family (2) Hilda Heidenreich by Family Frank Packard / Birthday by Mary Ann & Family Sitters needed at St. Anthony s Chapel The Chapel is in need of Attendants (sitters). If you would consider volunteering to sit in the Chapel for 1 hour per week, please call Carole at Being present in the Chapel is a spiritual and uplifting experience to be treasured. Please consider volunteering for the Chapel. May St. Anthony Bless and Protect you. Sanctuary Candle This Weeks Sanctuary Candle in Saint Anthony s Chapel is In Loving Memory of Personal Intentions By Anonymous

6 Immaculate Heart of Mary, Polish Hill Immaculate Heart of Mary 3058 Brereton Street Pittsburgh, PA Parish Phone: Parish Fax: Parish Office Hours.Monday- Friday 9 a.m. 4 p.m. General Parish .recihm@verizon.net Staff Secretary...Cecilia Mocello Safe Environment Coordinator... Kimberly Topczynski In Residence at Immaculate Heart of Mary Rectory: Fr. Michael Ruffalo ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 PLEASE REMEMBER WITH SADNESS THE TRAGEDY OF 9/11. IT WAS A DAY OF FEAR THAT PROMPTED A DECADE OF SECURITY MEASURES. HELP YOUR CHILDREN MOVE BEYOND THEIR FEARS. SCHEDULING MASSES FOR THE YEAR 2020 WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 IN ROSARY HALL FROM 9AM TO NOON, 1 TO 3 PM AND 6 TO 7PM LECTORS Saturday, September 14 4:30 p.m. Patti Hunter Sunday, September 15 10:00 a.m. Robert Mankos It is NOW TIME TO ISSUE BOXES OF CHURCH ENVELOPES for the year If anyone has moved, please call the parish office with the new address. To be a Parishioner in GOOD STANDING you MUST 50/50 RAFFLE & HOLIDAY BASKETS We will be selling 50/50 Raffle Tickets and Basket Raffle Tickets after the weekend masses starting October 12, Drawing will be held on December 8th, 2019 after the 10 a.m. Mass. If you are interested in donating please bring your basket or item(s) to the church/rectory by September 28th, No items or baskets will be received after that date. If you have questions please call Jeannie at Thank You! Dziekuje! GRANDPARENTS DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8 Grandparent's Day, a day we call upon our Lord to shower down upon all who have the special title and vocation in life to care for their grandchildren, their very special gift from God above. May your day be filled with love and gratitude and have the special intercession of Sts. Anne & Joachim the Grandparents of Jesus. ST.THERESA NOVENA will begin on Friday, September 27th Mass & Novena Prayers 7:00pm. Saturday, September 28th Mass and Novena Prayers4:30pm Sunday, September 29th Mass & Novena Prayers10:00am Monday, September 30th Mass & Novena Prayers 7:00pm Tuesday, October 1st the Closing of the Novena Mass & Novena Prayers 7:00pm SPECIAL REQUEST TO ALL OUR EXCELLENT BAKERSWe need baked goods for the ending of St. Theresa Novena Oct 1st. We ask that you bring baked goods from 5:30pm to Rosary Hall. CONGRATULATIONS TO Natalie Misiaszek and Randall Carretta Who have been united in the Sacrament of Matrimony OFFERTORY September 1 Offertory $2, Parish Share

7 Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Troy Hill MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH 1700 Harpster Street Pittsburgh, PA Phone Fax Website...mostholynameofjesus15212.org Office Hours...Monday Friday 8:00-4:00 p.m. Rebecca Hurst, Business Manager & Safe Environment...ext. 2 Mary Ann Dank, Religious Education Coordinator...ext. 4 Carol Ann Spehar, Music Ministry..carolspehar@gmail.com Mary Swindal, Pastoral Associate mswindalns6@gmail.com St. Vincent de Paul Society ext. 8 Parish Food Bank... ext. 0 Prayer Chain for Requests St. Anthony s Lyceum Residing at Most Holy Name Parish Rectory: Fr. James Orr Fr. Raymond Luther Tah-Onah, Graduate StudentDuquesne University Parish Calendar of Events Sun. Sept. 8 Lyceum open 1:005:00 & 7:0011:00pm Tues. Sept. 10 Choir practice, 6:30 pm Thurs. Sept. 12 Church cleaners, after daily Mass Thurs. Sept. 12 Christian Mothers Meeting., 6:30 pm Fri. Sept. 13 Lyceum open 7:00 11:00 pm Sat. Sept. 14 Hidden Treasures Rummage Sale 8:00 2:00 pm, 1626 Hatteras St. Troy Hill Sun. Sept. 15 Catechetical Sunday HIDDEN TREASURES RUMMAGE SALE The next Rummage Sale at Most Holy Name Parish will take place on Saturday, September 14th 8:00 am2:00 pm Located at 1626 Hatteras St., Pgh., (Troy Hill) Two huge floors of treasures for everyone! Sales on the second Saturday of each month. Donations are accepted Monday Friday, 8am 2pm at the back entrance of the convent building. Offertory Collections September 1 Sept. 1 collection totals were not available at the time of publishing the Sept. 8 bulletin. Parish Share Goal: $49,719; Collected: $19,195 Shrine Grouping Religious Education (CCD) at Most Holy Name Parish Religious Education Classes (CCD) will begin on Sunday, September 22. Classes are on Sundays from 10:00 11:30a.m. at Most Holy Name School for children in grades pre school through 8th. Registration forms can be found on the parish website, Facebook page or send an to mhn.stal.ccd1@gmail.com. Volunteers are needed to help at CCD as classroom assistants, directing traffic outside for drop off and pick up or assisting in other ways. Please contact Mary Ann if you are interested in volunteering. Most Holy Name of Jesus Christian Mothers and Women's Guild will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, September 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the school hall. This meeting will included a speaker Deputy Sheriff Jason Tarap. He will talk about safety and what to do in an emergency. Please remember to bring your donation for the Christmas Basket Raffle for the Oktoberfest. We welcome all women 18 years of age and older to join us, married or single. For info, please call Cheryl at At Home with the Lord Remember Lord and welcome into your Kingdom those who have died and gone before us marked in the sign of faith, especially William Fichter Please pray for the consolation of her loved ones. Sanctuary Candle This Weeks Sanctuary Candle in Most Holy Name Church is In Loving Memory of Melissa Eberz By Ron & Cheryl Wedrick Oktoberfest is Coming We are getting close to our Annual Oktoberfest Celebration on October 5th. Help support the parish by turning in your Cash Raffle Tickets for your chance to win. We need donations of baked goods, items for the basket raffles, bottles of wine, and scratch off lottery tickets. All donations can be dropped off at the rectory. Thank you for supporting our Parish Fundraiser!

8 St. Nicholas Parish, Millvale St. Nicholas Croatian Church 24 Maryland Avenue Millvale, PA Phone Rebecca Hurst, Business Manager Mrs. Carol Ann Spehar, Music Ministry St. Nicholas Parish Holy Rosary Society Sandy Koch Residing at St. Nicholas Church Rectory; Fr. Nicholas Vaskov Fr. Moses Drammeh, Graduate StudentDuquesne University Public tours are held on Saturdays at 11:00AM and 12:30PM. Tours of the Murals are provided by The Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka (SPMMMV) Admission for a 60minute docentled tour is $10 per person. Private tours may be requested at other times. Information and/or Tour Registration: Tour Questions: tours@vankamurals.org SPMMMV was founded in 1991 as an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Maxo Vanka's Murals. REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Anonymous, Mae Capan, Dorothy Chutko, Anna Marie Cvitkovic, Bobby Dworsky, Marie Dworsky, Dolores Helides, Coleman Horvath, Ann Kisak, Carol Kristoff, Mary Matkovic, Mary Petrich, Mary Poslusney, Nikola Radmanovic, Robert Rocky Rothmeyer, Terry Schiebel, Marshall Simonic, Edward Stankovic, Helen Tolley, Margaret Vogrin, Ryan Woodrow, Helen Yagesh. SANCTUARY CANDLES LIT THIS WEEK St. Nicholas Church: Carolyn Griffin by Helen Yagesh St. Nicholas Grotto: Thanks to Dear Lord, St. Jude & Blessed Mother by Anonymous Ministry Schedule for September 14 Lector: Vince Jaksic EMs: Deacon Jelinek & Michael Cavlovich Congratulations to the following couple who were married at St. Nicholas on August 17. John & Lauren (Bruce) Greco PACK St. NICK S Saturday, September 21 7 PM 8:30 St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church Join us for Adoration, Confession, Praise & Worship The 2020 Enjoy Book in now available for $20 each. Please contact Jean Ehrman at or Jan Kopec at Delivery is available. GIFT IDEAPRAYER CARDS St. Nicholas Parish Prayer Cards include Birthday, Get Well and Congratulations. They are available for a $25 donation. The names of those who receive the prayer cards are entered into our Parish Book of Prayer and remembered at all Masses. To view the cards, please call Jan Kopec at ST. NICHOLAS PARISH CONTRIBUTIONS: 9/1/2019 Offertory: $ 1,017 PSP/Generations Fund: $ 1,442 Assumption: $20.00 Catholic University: $15.00 Educational Support: $ Bishop s Education Fund: $10.00 Puno vam hvala i Bog vas blagoslovio!

9 St. Patrick St. Stanislaus Kostka, Strip District St. Patrick Church 1711 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA St. Stanislaus Kostka Church 57 21st Street Pittsburgh, PA Phone: Josie Santapietro, Office Manager Zach Legas, Music Ministry Weekly Offering Candles: $ Envelopes: 145 Collection: $ 4,948 Parish Share: $ 346 Second Collection for: Maintenancee: $75.00 Raise the Roof: $45.00 Please keep St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus Kostka in your will! Parish Fellowship Social There will be a Fellowship Social for parishioners following the 11 am Mass on September 15th to meet and greet the new clergy team. A lite lunch will be served at 1:00 p.m. in the courtyard. Please come and join us. Lector Schedule for Week of September 15 4 p.m. Derris Jeffcoat 9 a.m. Aaron Hritz 11 a.m. Pat Kennedy ANNUAL GRAND RAFFLE Welcome New Parishioner: Priscilla Chavez Please pick up your set of 30 Raffle tickets in the back of the Church. Raffle tickets are $1 each, book of tickets $30. Please note that this is our only major fund raiser and we need your support. The drawing will be December 15. What a great Christmas present this could be! Communion to the Homebound Please let the rectory know if you are in need or know of someone that should be visited for a Communion Call. Call Josie at OUR MISSION STATEMENT It is the mission of the people of Saint PatrickSaint 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.

10 From the Sisters of Merciful Jesus "We found the treasure! We found the treasure!". Yes, the children had found not only prizes for their searching, but the True Treasure of our hearts, Jesus Christ. As the children gathered around the sanctuary after their treasure hunt in the church, they listened attentively as Sr. Emily explained the great treasure of God's love for us held in the Eucharist. It was a moment imaginably similar to that of Jesus being found in the temple among the teachers. With the event of Jesus in the temple (Luke 2:4152) as the focus for Day 2 of the Summer with Jesus and Mary program, kids, volunteers, and even a few explorative parents and grandparents got to visually travel to the massive Temple of Herod, the second temple built in the history of Jerusalem. A replica of the Temple's Holy of Holies, or most sacred area complete with menorah, a prayer rug, and samples of Earth from Jerusalem and water from the Jordan River helped to truly transport the children for the morning's lesson. Lisps of Hebrew filled the room when a traditional Jewish scroll was presented and all ages tried their best to read the scriptural message upon it. Eventually, everyone succumbed to song, gently chanting, "Baruch hashem Adonai..." the unofficial anthem for the week. Each child made their own scroll with a unique scripture verse on it to take home later. Following the afternoon treasure hunt in the church, Day 2 concluded with children, volunteers, and Sisters Emily & Pawla all gathered in the sanctuary, around the tabernacle praying the Divine Mercy chaplet. This was a perfect way to return in love the very gift and treasure of love that God gives to us in the Eucharist. Jesus knew where to find His Father's love. May He show us the way every time we see Him in church, most especially during the Mass. Jesus, teach me the way to the Father. Amen.

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13 Around the Diocese & Community Annual Mass in Honor of Padre Pio: A Mass in honor of Padre Pio will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Saint Augustine Church (37th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201). Relics from Padre Pio will be on display and all are welcome to attend. 33rd Annual Benefit Luncheon for the Seminarians of the Pittsburgh Diocese Saturday, September 21, 2019 at St Paul s Seminary O Connor Hall, 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh Luncheon, Chinese Auction, Raffles and Bake Sale. Doors open at 10:00 am for early bird players (cards or board games). Lunch served at 12:00 pm. Choice of entree: Chicken Romano, Crab Cakes or Veggie Lasagna, Donation $30. Comic Relief provided by Father Mark Thomas. Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Pittsburgh Diocesan Committee. Reservations must be made by September 12, contact: Laraine McGinnis at or lam1719@verizon.net or Margaret Gowaty UNSHAKABLE CATHOLIC WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP CONFERENCE The 2019 Catholic Women's Fellowship Conference, Unshakable, will be held on November 9, 2019 at North Catholic High School. Join speakers Hallie Lord, Fr. Joe Freedy, Emily Stimson Chapman and John Beaulieu for a day full of inspiring talks, building community with hundreds of other women of all ages and backgrounds, confessions, adoration, and Holy Mass! Come and reflect on what it looks like to live in the victory of Our Lord s Passion, Death, and Resurrection. In the daily mess of life, sometimes we forget that God is in control, but Scripture and the saints reveal that we can be truly free to abide in a gift of Faith that is Unshakeable! Register today at: Help Wanted A St. Vincent de Paul client who lives in the Spring Garden area of the North Side of Pittsburgh is in need of someone with knowledge of roof/gutter repair. We are looking for a volunteer to help with this one story home. If you are willing to offer your assistance/knowledge please call Tom at Knights of Columbus Charity, Unity, Fraternity North Hills Council # Maryland Ave, Millvale, PA Become a Member to serve Church, Community and Protect Your Family For membership information, call Retrouvaille Program Are you or someone you know experiencing hardship in marriage and looking for reconciliation and healing? The Retrouvaille Program offers the tools needed to overcome marriage problems and rediscover a loving marriage relationship. It consists of a weekend experience combined with a series of six to twelve post weekend sessions over a period of three months. A Retrouvaille Program will be held at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center on September 68, For more information or to register, visit: VFW Post 7090 Flea Market September 14th 8:00 am2:00 pm. Join us for our annual fall flea market. For table reservations, contact: Judy Grossman at $20 for one table; $30 for two tables. Located at 1902 Sundeman St. Pittsburgh, PA (Troy Hill). WAOB Radio broadcasts exclusively Catholic programming 24 hours a day on FM, 860 AM (Millvale) Parish Communication In order that we may serve your needs better, please fill out this form, check any items which may apply to your situation, and drop it in the collection basket, mail or bring to the Parish Office. Thank You. Name Address Phone New Parishioner Moving out of Parish New Address or Phone Want Envelopes Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish/St. Anthony Chapel Saint Nicholas Parish Saint Patrick/Saint Stanislaus Kostka Parish

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