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WEEKEND LITURGY SCHEDULE

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RECONCILIATION


ADMINISTRATION

Rev. Timothy F. Whalen, MA, Administrator [email protected]

Rev. Ernest J. Strzelinski, Parochial Vicar [email protected]

Rev. Joseph G. Luisi, MDiv, MA, Chaplain [email protected]

Rev. Mr. Francis J. Dadowski, Deacon [email protected]

Rev. Mr. Richard D. Ernst, Deacon [email protected]

Mr. Robert Kardasz, Dir. of Music Ministries [email protected]

Mr. Charles Wilson, Dir. of Music Ministries [email protected]

Ms. Edith Bishop, Pastoral Associate/Dir. of Evangelization [email protected]

Mrs. Moira Edmiston, Prin. of Blessed Trinity Academy [email protected]

Sister Lois Spinnenweber, St. Vincent De Paul 412-486-4021

Miss Rose Stegman, Dir. of Faith Formation [email protected]

PARISH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ALLISON PARK/GLENSHAW

St. Mary of the Assumption Parish

2510 Middle Road Glenshaw, PA 15116

412-486-4100 website: www.stsmaryandursula.org

email: [email protected]

St. Ursula Parish 3937 Kirk Avenue

Allison Park, PA 15101 412-486-6700

website: www.stsmaryandursula.org email: [email protected]

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Look For The Helpers Letter From Fr. Tim I think that there are a lot of people who unofficially consider Mr. Fred Rogers to be the patron saint of the city of Pittsburgh, and one of the people that he used to quote on his show “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” was his mother. She told him once when he was a little boy and he shared the lesson with all the children who were listening to him, “Whenever there are scary things in the news, look for the helpers. There will always be people helping.”

Having just celebrated a Holy Week like none of us have ever experienced before, during a pandemic that is changing the way that we live on this planet that we call our home, I feel inspired by so many wonderful people, “the helpers”, who have stepped forward from both of our parishes to share their time, treasure, and talent during this unprecedented moment in history.

I thank the Lord for Bob Kardasz, our Director of Music Ministry, who found ways through electronic media to bring voices together for prayer and praise in all of our liturgies.

I thank the Lord for Edith Bishop who has been filming every Mass and liturgy for the past three weeks, doing everything possible to bring the Eucharist and the drama of Holy Week into the homes of every parishioner.

I thank the Lord for lectors and cantors who were willing to step forward and serve when many others could not.

I thank the Lord for the Finance Councils of both parishes who have spent an endless number of hours at zoom meetings and preparing reports for the diocese and trying to secure federal loans to pay our laid-off employees.

I thank the Lord for so many parishioners who have continued to support us through prayer & offerings at a time when we need them the most and for the volunteers who continue to help us count the collection.

I thank the Lord for everyone who shared a picture of themselves and their families which we have taped on to the pews at St. Mary’s and St. Ursula. When I walk through those pews or stand at the altar and see the pictures you sent I can’t stop from smiling.

I thank the Lord for Diane Easley who decorated the altar at St. Ursula and for Mike and Nina Dongilli who decorated the altar at St. Mary’s. With hardly any budget at all they helped us to experience the spirit of Easter.

I thank the Lord for everyone who has contributed to the St. Vincent de Paul Societies and to the SVdP members of both parishes who have been working overtime to assist those who need a little Christian charity at this time.

I thank the Lord for our parish office, maintenance, and faith formation staffs who have been working both on site and from home to do the endless tasks that have to be done to assist parishioners and handle a million details.

I thank the Lord for all those responsible and committed to keeping Alpha going electronically, giving the Holy Spirit opportunities to touch lives.

I thank the Lord for all the volunteers who have formed a phone chain and have called or are calling every household that is registered just to see if they are alright and to ask if there is anything that the parish can do for them.

I thank the Lord for parishioners who work at hospitals and supermarkets and anywhere where they come in contact with the sick and the public and expose themselves to risk in order to serve others.

I thank the Lord for all the kind parishioners who have sent an email or an Easter card or have dropped off food or a mask and asked Fr. Ernie, Fr. Joe or myself if there was anything that we needed.

And, last but not least, I thank the Lord for our wonderful principal, Mrs. Moira Edmiston, for her leadership, and for the faculty and staff at Blessed Trinity Academy who have demonstrated exceptional dedication by providing online education and formation for the heart and mind of every student entrusted to their care.

To quote The Sound of Music, “When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things and then I don’t feel so bad.”

Did You Know?

My Jesus, I believe that You are present

in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above

all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as

You are already there; I unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be

separated from You. Amen

What is spiritual communion? St. Thomas Aquinas described it as “an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the most holy sacrament and lovingly embrace him” at a time or in circumstances when we cannot receive him in sacramental Communion.

A Spiritual Communion can be said at anytime of the day.

Festival 2020 The Festival Committee hopes the parish family of St. Ursula and St. Mary are doing well and had a wonderful Easter celebration. We wanted to let you know that with the uncertainty of when the COVID restrictions will be lifted, and the lead times associated with getting things ready for the festival - which usually starts Memorial Day - we, with Fr. Tim, thought it best to try and reschedule the festival for later in the summer. We will keep you posted once we have a new date/plan. Until then, we pray you and your families stay safe and well.

Cemetery Seasonal Help Needed Positions are available at Assumption Cemetery of St. Mary of the Assumption Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Must hold a valid driver’s license. Email the Catholic Cemeteries Association at [email protected] with inquiries.

St. Mary Youth Last week was the most significant celebration of the year for believers all around the world. Holy Week,

the time for remembering Christ’s journey to the cross, the celebration of his Resurrection, and the gift of new life. The reality is - we have incredibly much

to be grateful for. We the youth of St. Mary’s want you to know we are praying for you and your fami-lies. Please pray for us. We will see you soon.

April 19: Meet on Zoom The youth have been meeting on zoom. A place to hold meetings. We meet in this way to continue to grow in faith and support during this time.

Divine Mercy Sunday: Jesus I Trust in You! The youth have hung the divine mercy picture on their front doors expressing their faith in our Lord and his mercy on us and the whole world!!

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

Easter Flower Memorials Thank you to all who remembered their loved with the Easter Flower Memorials. They can be viewed on the website at www.stsmaryandursula.org. Click on Ministries and then Easter Flower Memorials.

May the Risen Christ bless each and everyone of our parishioners and our Blessed Mother cover all with her mantle of Love at this time in our lives.

Prayer List for St. Mary and St. Ursula Irene Ambrose, Darrell Bilenski, Marlyn Carle, Louis DiTanna, III, Regina Fierst, Kathy Jacobs, Paul Joyce, Logan Kowalski, Bernice Kukawa, Joanne Kukawa, Betty Kury, Vera L’Abbe, Mary Jo LeDonne, Ruth McQuaide, Virginia Mangialardi, Kevin O’Toole, Jeffrey Owens, Maryanna Petnuch, Martha Pivarnik, Marhea B. Ruzanic, Jason Sokiera, Tom Steiger, Pat Sullivan, Tiffany Monique Thompson, Bill Trefz, Gerrie Vierheller. Raymond Wiehagen, Bill Maier, Sandi Maier, Dorothy Cvetic, Courtney Ryce, Barbara Lagiovane, Pam Morris, Ruthie Lentz, Bob & Renee Walker, Christopher and Tim, Montana Fabry, Eleanor Rygelski, Diane, Deanna, Amanda, Shirley, Dan, Anna Goetz, Bob Gindele, all first responders, all essential workers.

Daily Readings Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35

Financials

St. Mary April 11/12, 2020 Envelopes Contributions

Offertory Contributions 138 $9,630.50

Cash/Loose Checks $2,255.00

Children’s Offertory $0.00

Parish Needy/St. Vincent dePaul 32 $2,190.00

Parish Share 2020 $5,213.00

Campaign for Human Development 3 $150.00

Easter Flowers 4 $135.00

Family Easter Candles $140.00

Good Friday 19 $400.00

Easter Sunday 78 $6,660.00

Note: Includes Online Donations

TOTALS 274 $26,773.50

St. Mary of the Assumption Offertory

St. Mary April 4/5, 2020 Envelopes Contributions


Cash/Loose Checks $1,915.00

Children’s Offertory $0.00

Parish Needy/St. Vincent dePaul 59 $1,980.00

Parish Share 2020 $7,591.00


Easter Flowers 4 $130.00

Family Easter Candles $523.00

Holy Thursday 1 $25.00

Good Friday 14 $220.00

Easter Sunday 43 $1,900.00

Religious Formation 1 $5.00

Note: Includes Online Donations

TOTALS 355 $32,515.50

St. Ursula Offertory

St. Ursula March, 14/15, 2020 Envelopes Contributions


Parish Share 2020 14 $4,075.00

Candles $154.00

TOTALS 117 $10,461.00



Parish Share 2020 19 $4,830.00

TOTALS 89 $9,278.00



Flowers 69 $1,177.00

Candles $80.17

Parish Share 2020 $690.00

TOTALS 131 $7,428.17

St. Ursula April 5, 2020 Envelopes Contributions


TOTALS 76 $7,958.00

St. Ursula April 12, 2020 Envelopes Contributions


Easter Offertory 46 $2,232.00


Parish Share 2020 20 $2,307.00

TOTALS 146 $11,934.00

THANK YOU! Your continued generosity is appreciated! Please feel free to send contributions by mail, the slot on either Rectory door, or online at www.stsmaryandursula.org/donations. Click on either St. Mary or St. Ursula, choose a one time or recurring donation, and then choose your category of offertory or one of the many other collection categories. If a recurring donation is set up, you will receive an email asking you to set up a password to manage your online donation account. Online donations can be made via echeck (through your bank) or credit card. All information about your credit card or echeck is secure and encrypted.

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Home with the Lord St. Mary & St. Ursula Remember Lord and welcome into your Kingdom those who have died and have gone before us marked in the sign of faith, especially Mary Alice Brueckner, Gerald W. Claus, Margaret E. Bardonner, and Florence J. Wilson Mother-in-law of Henry Kowaleski. Please remember to pray for the consolation of their loved ones.

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Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. (950)

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