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Christ the King
Parish
Rediscover Reconnect Recommit
September 26, 2021
CHRIST, BE OUR LIGHT
1. Longing for light, we wait in darkness.
Longing for truth, we turn to you.
Make us your own, your holy people,
Light for the world to see. (To refrain)
2. Longing for peace, our world is troubled.
Longing for hope, many despair.
Your word alone has power to save us.
Make us your living voice.
The Gloria
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God,
heavenly King, O God almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only-begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the
world, have mercy on us. You take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer.
You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy
Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: Numbers 11:25-29 The Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to Moses. Taking some of the spirit that was on Moses, the Lord bestowed it on the seventy elders; and as the spirit came to rest on them, they prophesied. Now two men, one named Eldad and the other Medad, were not in the gathering but had been left in the camp. They too had been on the list, but had not gone out to the tent; yet the spirit came to rest on them also, and they prophesied in the camp. So, when a young man quickly told Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp, “ Joshua, son of Nun, who from his youth had been Moses’ aide, said, “Moses, my lord, stop them.” But Moses answered him, “Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets! Would that the Lord might bestow his spirit on them all!” The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Responsorial: Psalm 19 The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart. Second Reading: James 5:1-6 Come now, you rich, weep and wail over your impending miseries. Your wealth has rotted away, your clothes have become moth-eaten, your gold and silver have corroded, and that corrosion will be a testimony against you; it will devour your flesh like a fire. You have stored up treasure for the last days. Behold, the wages you withheld from the workers who harvested your fields are crying aloud; and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. You have lived on earth in luxury and pleasure; you have fattened your hearts for the day of slaughter. You have condemned; you have murdered the righteous one; he offers you no resistance. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 At that time, John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us.” Jesus replied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us. Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward. “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed than with two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to sin, cut if off. It is better for you to enter into life crippled than with two feet to be thrown into Gehenna. And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. Better for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into Gehenna, where ‘their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.’” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Profession of Faith — The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, [Bow] and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING
1. My life flows on in endless song, above earth’s lamentation.
I hear the clear though far-off hymn, that hails a new creation.
Refrain: No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I’m clinging.
Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?
2. Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing.
It finds an echo in my soul; how can I keep from singing? (To refrain)
All music reprinted with permission: OneLicense.net #A-626627
DAILY MASSES WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 27
8:00 am Saint Joseph Church Fr. Vince Kolo
Monday through Friday
9:00 am Madonna of Jerusalem Church Fr. Dale DeNinno
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Saint Edward Church
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 am Saint Scholastica Church Fr. Bill Siple
Heavenly Father, Monday through Friday
our hearts are open to you SATURDAY VIGIL MASSES—OCTOBER 2
as we discover the mystery of your love 4:00 pm Saint Joseph Church Fr. Bill Siple
4:30 pm Madonna of Jerusalem Church Fr. Dale DeNinno
at work in our lives. 5:00 pm Saint Scholastica Church Fr. Vince Kolo
Help us to rediscover each day
SUNDAY MASSES—OCTOBER 3
the power of that same love 8:00 am Saint Francis of Assisi Church Fr. Vince Kolo
through the sacred gift of our Catholic faith. 9:00 am Saint Joseph Church Fr. Bill Siple
9:30 am Saint Scholastica Church Fr. Dale DeNinno
10:00 am Saint Edward Church Fr. Vince Kolo
Jesus our Lord,
11:00 am Saint Joseph Church Fr. Bill Siple
in baptism we connect our lives with you 11:00 am Saint John Cantius Church Fr. Lee (Korean Mass)
as disciples. 11:30 am Saint Mary Church Fr. Dale DeNinno
Help us to reconnect each day 12:00 noon Saint Scholastica Church Fr. Vince Kolo
and allow our faith life SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
to be nourished by your Word and Sacrament Every Saturday
through the prayer 9:30-10:00 am Saint Edward Church
11:30-12:00 noon Saint Joseph Church
of our weekly attendance at Mass.
3:30-4:00 pm Madonna of Jerusalem Church
Every Thursday
Holy Spirit, 6:30-7:00 pm Saint Scholastica Church
breathe into us faith, hope and love
as we commit ourselves SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK
to a new and bold Pentecost. Sunday—September 26
Help us to recommit each day Numbers 11:25-29 James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
through our energy and resources Monday—September 27
to the life of our parish community. Zechariah 8:1-8 Luke 9:46-50
Tuesday—September 28
Zechariah 8:20-23 Luke 9:51-56
Give us the grace
Wednesday—September 29
to rediscover, Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 John 1:47-51
to reconnect Thursday—September 30
and to recommit Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Luke 10:1-12
to all that is good and holy. Friday—October 1
You are God forever and ever. Baruch 1:15-22 Luke 10:13-16
Amen. Saturday—October 2
Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29 Matthew 18:1-5, 10
Sunday—October 3
Genesis 2:18-24 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16
SAINT EDWARD CHURCH MADONNA OF JERUSALEM CHURCH
SUNDAY September 26—26th Sunday in SATURDAY September 25—26th Sunday in
Ordinary Time Ordinary Time
10:00 am † George O’Friel (The Divers Family) 4:30 pm † Richard Hillwig (Cousin, Mary Ann)
THURSDAY September 30—Saint Jerome MONDAY September 27—Saint Vincent de Paul
9:00 am † William Rosewell (Phyllis Trail) 9:00 am † Jean & Ed Fitzpatrick (Darlene & Richard Cerra)
FRIDAY October 1—Saint Therese of the Child Jesus TUESDAY September 28—Weekday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am † Mary Zuza (Carolyn Schepis)
9:00 am † Mary Ann Johns (Ursuline Class of 1957)
WEDNESDAY September 29—SS. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael
SATURDAY October 2—The Holy Guardian Angels 9:00 am † John & Michalina Borowski & Family
9:00 am † Rosalie Smith (Mary & Jim Kastner) (Arlene Borowski)
SUNDAY October 3—27th Sunday in Ordinary Time SATURDAY October 2—27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:00 am † George O’Friel (Dolly Floccari) 4:30 pm † Carmella & Mary Jon Lyons (Family)
SAINT FRANCIS CHURCH SAINT MARY CHURCH
SUNDAY September 26—26th Sunday in SUNDAY September 26—26th Sunday in
Ordinary Time Ordinary Time
8:00 am † Byron Gee (Wife & Family) 11:30 am † William Francis DeStefano
SUNDAY October 3—27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Daughter Evelyn Shoop)
8:00 am † Frank Dlugonski (Wife, Gilda Dlugonski) SUNDAY October 3—27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
† The Jones, Main & Maltese Families
(Loving Family)
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH
SATURDAY September 25—26th Sunday in SAINT SCHOLASTICA CHURCH
Ordinary Time
4:00 pm † Cece Zunic (Ken & Irene Kotchey)
th
SATURDAY September 25—26th Sunday in
SUNDAY September 26—26 Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ordinary Time 5:00 pm † Roseann Marsico (Marjorie Greif)
9:00 am † Nicholas & Filomena Barbieri (Family)
11:00 am † Gianluca Cresta (Parents) SUNDAY September 26—26th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
MONDAY September 27—Saint Vincent de Paul 9:30 am † Louis & Gertrude Panza (Family)
8:00 am † Mark Nowak (The Seibert Family) 12:00 Noon † Mitzi Devlin (The Donnelly Family)
TUESDAY September 28—Weekday in Ordinary Time MONDAY September 27—Saint Vincent de Paul
8:00 am † John Nicolette (Joanne Vukmir) 10:00 am † Bud McSorley (Kathleen McAndrews)
WEDNESDAY September 29—SS. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael TUESDAY September 28—Weekday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am † George O'Friel (The Jerry Milliron Family) 10:00 am † Gebhard Kleiner, birthday (Renee Arturo Kleiner)
THURSDAY September 30—Saint Jerome WEDNESDAY September 29—SS. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael
8:00 am The people of Christ the King Parish 10:00 am † Alice Laurich (Lisa & Bill Donovan)
FRIDAY October 1—Saint Therese of the Child Jesus THURSDAY September 30—Saint Jerome
8:00 am † Joseph Adlesic (Mary Jo Keane) 10:00 am † Len Laurich (David & Geri Hutchings)
SATURDAY October 2—27th Sunday in Ordinary Time FRIDAY October 1—Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
4:00 pm † Arturo Mascilli, 56th Anniversary (Family) 10:00 am † M. Louise Bunner (The Scanlon Family)
SUNDAY October 3—27th Sunday in Ordinary Time SATURDAY October 2—27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am † Joyce Walters (Frank Walters) 5:00 pm The Greif Family, Living & Deceased (GG)
11:00 am † The Cresta & Montemurro Families
(Judy Cresta & Family) SUNDAY October 3—27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:30 am † Dottie Nicholas (Maria Sbarra)
12:00 Noon † Thomas K. Hughes (Kathy Murray)
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Donovan Michael Citizen September 19, 2021
Gavin Lucas Daley September 19, 2021
Josephine Mae Daley September 19, 2021
TABERNACLE VIGIL CANDLE
Week of September 19
Sienna Rose Daley September 19, 2021 Saint Mary: † Louis Borowski (Wife, Arlene)
Santino Michael Goode September 19, 2021
Pedro Augusto Reis Hellfeldt September 19, 2021
Caleb Alexander Klink September 19, 2021
Declan Timothy Lawrence September 19, 2021
Anthony Vincent Yacono September 19, 2021
Dear Parishioners, Hellfeldt, Caleb Alexander Klink, Declan Timothy
Most weekends there is a theme to my bulletin letter Lawrence and Anthony Vincent Yacono. Please God,
reflection . . . not so this week. It’s more of a hodge- bless them in their new journey of discipleship.
podge of information . . . . It was a wonderful turn-out of parents, children and
Maintenance and cleaning of the many churches and young people at last Sunday’s 11:00 o’clock Mass in
other buildings that are part of Christ the King Parish is Saint Joseph Church, marking the kick-off of the Family
handled by several dedicated and hard-working Faith Formation program for this new catechetical year.
individuals. They are Jerry Auen, Scott Auen, Todd If there are still families who have not yet registered,
Dagineau, Franco Ferraro, Bruce Hasing and Henry you are urged to do so as soon as possible. You may
Sacco. Most of them are part-time. Until recently contact Sara Octave, the Director of Faith Formation.
George Cavlovich was also employed and handled the Call her at 412-963-8885 x301 or email her at
custodial services at Saint Joseph Church. However, he SOctave@ChristtheKingpgh.org.
retired on August 31, 2021, which means that I need to That’s all for now. I hope that it will be a good week
hire someone new. If you know of anyone who is for you and all those you love and all those you are
looking for employment (30-35 hours per week) and trying to love.
would be willing to work for Christ the King Parish in
the area of maintenance and janitorial service, please
have them contact me at 412-963-8885 x304.
Here’s a simple thing. When preparing your
offertory envelope that you place in the collection Thanks be to God for the dedication and commitment of
basket that is passed during Mass, could you please take these women and men of Christ the King Parish who have
the time to record on the front of the envelope the stepped forward in their willingness to share the faith and
amount of your donation, whether cash or check. Also, teach it. May they be guided by wisdom, knowledge and
kindly record the actual check number on the line given. inspiration supplied by the Holy Spirit.
This helps the money counters a great deal and actually Sara Octave
saves them time. Director of Faith Formation
You may have noted in your reading of the weekly Meredith Troyan
bulletin that there is information about an upcoming Coordinator of Youth Ministry
retreat for the men of Christ the King Parish. It is Andy Bechman
scheduled for the weekend of November 19-21 and will Adult Faith Formation
be held at Saint Paul of the Cross Retreat Center on the Deacon Bob Wertz
South Side. I strongly encourage any and all men of the Clergy Staff
parish to participate — young, old and middle-age. To
retreat from the noise of the world and the stresses of life Erika Bitar Tom Octave
is a perfect way to get-in-touch with our loving and Anne Clump Yoli Pinizzotto
merciful God. Never been on a Retreat? Uncertain about Judy Cynkar Lauren Scanlon
spending time in quiet? Wondering how the Lord may Chuck Emerson Lindsay Scheffler
speak to you? Why not find out and give yourself the gift Holly Emerson Jessica Simms
of 48 hours away from the routine of life. For more Jeremy Fincher Bob Sodini
information, you may call Christ the King parishioner Lauren Gagliardo Susie Sodini
Jim Fanning at 412-680-7419. John Kearney Vanessa Sumrok
It was a great day last Sunday for Christ the King Patty Kennedy Pam Susi
Parish as I celebrated the sacrament of Baptism and Erin Leland Ron Urso
welcomed into our Catholic faith community 9 new Jared Leland Debbie VanDemark
members. Baptized were both infants and children Donna Leone Kathy Weidner
ranging in age from 10 months to 13 years. The newly Patti McAuliffe Julie Wohlgemuth
baptized are Donovan Michael Citizen, Gavin Lucas Leah Moore
Daley, Josephine Mae Daley, Sienna Rose Daley,
Santino Michael Goode, Pedro Augusto Reis
Blessing of Pets: Ever y year on the Sunday closest to the
feast of Saint Francis of Assisi (October 4) parishioners,
neighbors and friends are invited to bring their family pets
PARISH NEWS to church for a special blessing. That blessing will be
offered on Sunday afternoon, October 3RD, beginning at 2:00
o’clock. The gathering will be held in the parking area in
front of Saint Francis of Assisi Church (part of Christ the
King Parish) at 2599 Freeport Road in Harmar. You are
welcome to bring your dogs and cats, bunnies and birds!
This is always a happy and fun occasion. Please do join us.
Holy Hour and Benediction will be held on Thur sday
evening, October 7TH (feast of Our Lady of the Rosary),
beginning at 6:30 in Saint Joseph Church in O’Hara. All
Collection for: parishioners are encouraged to be in attendance for this time
of prayer before the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
September 18 & 19— $22,847
This year’s Men Retreat at St. Paul of the Cr oss Retr eat
Haiti Relief — $3,568 Center in the South Side Slopes takes place from 5:00 pm on
Friday, November 19 through noon on Sunday, November
Please make checks payable to “Christ the King Parish” 21. For information or to register, please contact Jim
Thank you for your generosity! Fanning at 412-680-7419 or jim.fanning@nm.com, or Bob
Auray at 203-444-8184 or bob.auray@gmail.com. The
theme for this year is “I will reveal to you an abundance of
UPDATE on the lasting peace. Finding peace + serenity in Christ.” The
PARISH SHARE PROGRAM suggested offering is $250.00 for the weekend.
Are you feeling drawn to life as a Catholic? Have you
Prior to the merger of the Lower Allegheny Valley been attending Mass with your spouse and want to
grouping of parishes on July 1, 2021, each individual investigate taking the next step? We have just begun to meet
parish had its own assessment: with some baptized Christians who are undertaking the
process of becoming Catholic. This is the perfect time to
Saint Joseph $88,572.00 discern whether the Lord is calling you to take this step! If
Saint Juan Diego $41,795.00 you are interested in exploring the possibility, please contact
Saint Padre Pio $35,347.00 Andy Bechman right away at 412-781-0186, x18, or
Saint Scholastica $57,706.00 abechman@christthekingpgh.org. You may also contact Fr.
Bill Siple through the Saint Scholastica Church office.
Total PSP goal for Christ the King Parish
$223,420.00 Christ the King conference of the Society of St Vincent de
Paul would like you to join us in our fir st official function
Total collected as of September 15, 2021 as a merged conference. We will be holding a Bundle Drive
$188,104.00 in the parking lot of Saint Joseph Church on October 16TH
from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please bring clean and usable
Still owed: clothing and accessories, household items (linens, blankets,
$35,316.00 kitchenware...) and small appliances (microwaves, toasters...)
for donation. If you have larger items or an entire household
FYI: The second collection taken on the Fir st
Weekend of October, November and December will be of items to donate, please call 412-321-1071 for donation
credited toward the PSP goal as will the Christmas arrangements. We look forward to your help in serving the
Charity collection taken at the Christmas Masses and the community.
second collection taken in January for the Saint Anthony FREE PUMPKINS!!! . . . for all Chr ist the King families
School Programs and the DePaul School for Hearing and on Sunday, October 17, after the Saint Joseph Church 9am
Speech. and 11am Masses. Stop by the rear parking pavilion to pick
up free pumpkins (while they last) — Event sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus.
Our Family Faith Formation program begins in Youth Ministry is in need of the following items to make
October. If you have not yet r egister ed for Faith this year the most successful yet: charcoal grill & charcoal,
Formation, especially if you have a child in the 2ND or 8TH couches, loveseats, futons & arm chairs, round coffee tables,
grade sacramental years, please contact Sara Octave, ping pong table, outdoor blankets, furniture, and lawn chairs.
Director of Faith Formation, at 412-963-8885 x301 or We are also seeking donations of travel-sized health and
SOctave@ChristtheKingpgh.org as soon as possible. beauty products for a service project. If you have an item to
Do you feel a call to reach out to the youth in our donate, please contact MTroyan@ChristheKingpgh.org.
parish? We ar e always happy to have adults assist Appalachia Mission Trip: High school students, ar e you
with our Faith Formation and Youth Ministry programs. interested in service, fun and fellowship? Consider
To volunteer or to learn more about how you can help, participating in our Appalachia mission trip in June. We help
contact Sara Octave or visit “christthekingpgh.org”, click those in need with home maintenance and upkeep projects.
“Grow” and “Ways to Help”. Adult chaperones are also welcome! Contact Meredith
Troyan for more information. Our first meeting will be
September 28 at 6:30 pm in the Saint Scholastica Church
205 Brilliant Ave, Aspinwall Hall.
PA 15215
412-781-7927 High School Fire Pit: High School students, come hang
out with us at Saint Joseph Church after the Fox Chapel
Email: office@cdtca.org
football game on Friday, October 1!
Website: www.cdtca.org
All high school students in the parish should receive a
Mark Grgurich, Principal letter fr om Mer edith Tr oyan about the exciting Youth
Save the Date! CDTCA Bingo is back! J oin us in the Ministry events coming up this year. If you didn’t receive the
school gym on Friday, October 22. Masks are letter, contact Meredith or go to christthekingpgh.org/
REQUIRED inside the gym during Bingo. More details to flocknote to sign up for notifications.
come!
Creation Care Corner
At the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in October, and the 26th UN Climate Change Conference
(COP26) in November, world leaders will attempt to address the ecological crisis.
The “Healthy Planet, Healthy People” petition, sponsored by the Laudato Si’ Movement, seeks to move
them to decisive action. In sum, the petition asks the world leaders to:
Tackle the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis together;
Limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and promise no more biodiversity loss;
Ensure equitable global action, including support for those most affected;
Protect and respect human rights, including the rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in
climate and biodiversity action.
The Christ the King Creation Care Team is making the petition available after various liturgies over the next couple of
weekends. It is also available on the parish website in the News section of the home page. Or you can sign the petition online
at: https://thecatholicpetition.org/. Please consider raising your voice in support of our common home and its people!
ADDICTION RECOVERY MINISTRY NEWS
412-218-5410 rhaasarm@gmail.com
addictionrecoveryministrypittsburgh.org
Facebook: Addiction Recovery Ministry Pittsburgh
Article from Deacon Tim Noca, Addiction Recovery Ministry
One of our valuable lessons learned over the past few generations is that
Members of our community who ar e in people with similar pain can be very good for each other. The expansive
need of short-term assistance can contact growth of AA is probably the largest example, but there are many others.
the CTK Saint Vincent de Paul Society at Anyone that has ever lost a child knows how helpful others can be who have
svdp@ChristtheKingpgh.org or 412-254- time spent in the club that no one wants membership in. Those that have lost
4446. a family member or friend because of an addiction have a uniqueness to
The Aspinwall Homeless Ministry is not their grief and thus far, not many groups have been created for this specific
currently accepting donations of clothing. pain.
However, they are very much in need of Addiction Recovery Ministry is beginning a grief group for family members
powdered or shelf-stable milk (shelf-stable or friends that have lost a loved one because of overdose or addiction. Our
milk comes in cartons and does not require discussion will be framed by the video, “Among the Many.” We will strive
refrigeration until opened), macaroni and to offer hope to anyone grieving such a tragic loss.
cheese, and jelly. They are particularly in Our weekly meetings will begin on Tuesday, November 2, at 7:00 pm and
need of soup, both ready to serve and will be held at the Venerable Matthew Talbot Center for Healing and Hope
condensed (especially beef varieties), located at 2599 Freeport Road in Harmar.
canned tuna fish and canned chicken. Pull
If you have experienced this tragedy, please feel welcome. If you know of
tops are preferred! Please leave donations
someone that has experienced this tragedy, please invite them. If you would
in plastic bags in the gray bins at the Saint
like more information, please contact Deacon Tim Noca at 412-793-4511
Scholastica church entrance. Donations of
ext. 21 or by email at tnoca@diopitt.org.
Giant Eagle gift cards are gratefully
accepted. They can be brought to the Saint Don’t forget to tune in on our Facebook Live page on Mondays at 1:00
Scholastica church office. for a brief presentation from Father Michael regarding the sayings of
recovery.
Donations to local food banks can be
placed in the following CTK Church A.R.M. will sponsor a Thanksgiving dinner for those in r ecover y on
entrances: Thursday, November 25, from 3:00-6:00 pm in the social hall of Saint
Francis of Assisi Church. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Saint Edward Church and Saint Francis
Church A.R.M. is hosting a Trivia Night on Satur day, November 27, star ting at
7:00 pm in the social hall of Saint Francis of Assisi Church. The entrance
Saint Joseph Church (Please leave donations fee is $10 and teams of up to four people can play. Come enjoy a fun
in the drawer in the vestibule.) evening and help us to aid those who are suffering from substance abuse
Saint Scholastica Church (Please put disorders and the people who love them.
donations in the red collection bin.) Masses are celebrated at 12:00 Noon in Saint Fr ancis of Assisi Chur ch
Clothing Donations: The St. Vincent de on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On Wednesdays, immediately
Paul Society is accepting donations at the after Mass, is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, along
clothing collection bin in the back parking with a rosary for recovery, starting at 7:00 pm. During October, a decade of
lot of Saint Francis Church. the rosary will be recited following mass for those suffering.
Christ the King Parish provides a hot Starting within two weeks, Addiction Recovery Ministry will have
meal for the women’s shelter at Bethlehem electronic giving. Look in future bulletins for more details.
Haven on the first Sunday of each month
and the men’s shelter at Community House
on the fourth Saturday of each month. For
details on how you can participate in this
ministry, go to ChristtheKingpgh.org/shelter
-meals.DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
Tuesday, September 28 1:00pm Women's Bible Study Saint Scholastica Hall
Tuesday, September 28 6:30pm Appalachia Meeting Saint Scholastica, Hall
Friday, October 1 9:00pm High School Friday Fire Pit Saint Joseph Pavilion
Sunday, October 3 3:00pm Women's Shelter Meal Saint Joseph, upper parking lot
Sunday, October 3 11:00am Family Faith Formation-1st Sunday Group Saint Joseph Church
Around the Diocese . . . This Sunday, the
Church celebrates
From September the World Day of
22 to October 21 Migrants and
you’re invited to Refugees. Pope
join other Christians Francis reminds
for 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re us: “In
also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in encountering the
the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood, 933 Liberty diversity of
Avenue, Pittsburgh, and to help spread the word about this foreigners,
important community outreach. For more information contact migrants and refugees, and in the intercultural
Campaign Director Nikki Bruni at nbruni@40daysforlifepgh.com. dialogue that can emerge from this encounter, we
Join our Respect Life Committee for Life Chain. For 33 year s, have an opportunity to grow as Church and to enrich
Life Chains have formed across the US, Canada, and the world to one another. All the baptized, wherever they find
make a public, prayerful, peaceful witness against legalized themselves, are by right members of both their local
abortion. We stand united in prayer and repentance on the first ecclesial community and the one Church, dwellers
Sunday in October. Our parish will participate in Life Chain by in one home and part of one family.”
holding signs in silent prayer on Sunday, October 3, from 2 to 3pm Prayer for the World Day of Migrants and
in Etna on Route 8 at Grant Street. Parking on Catherine Street. Refugees
Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers for their Annual Golf Holy, beloved Father,
Classic benefitting the Free Health Care Center on Monday, your Son Jesus taught us
October 4. Volunteers are needed from 6:30 am through 3:00 pm that there is great rejoicing in heaven
for set-up, registration, raffle, games, and snack/drink sites. If you whenever someone lost is found,
are interested in volunteering, contact Events Coordinator, Meghan whenever someone excluded, rejected or discarded
Wallace at mwalla@ccpgh.org or 412-456-6950. is gathered into our “we”,
Oakland Catholic High School is offer ing cur r ent 8th grade girls which thus becomes ever wider.
the opportunity to be an Eagle for a Day on Friday, October 15. We ask you to grant the followers of Jesus,
Meet current students, faculty and staff and get to know OC! and all people of good will,
Saturday workshops are also offered to engage 6th-8th grade girls in the grace to do your will on earth.
the excitement of learning. To register or for more information, go Bless each act of welcome and outreach
to www.oaklandcatholic.org/admissions. that draws those in exile
The Pittsburgh/Greensburg Unbound Team will be hosting a 2 into the “we” of community and of the Church,
day conference on October 1 and 2 with teachings by Fr. Boniface so that our earth may truly become
Hicks, OSB at St. Bonaventure Church (part of St. Matthew Parish) what you yourself created it to be:
in Glenshaw. Tickets can be purchased at https:// the common home of all our brothers and sisters.
unboundpghgbg.ticketbud.com/conferenceoct1and2. For more Amen.
information contact Rose Parente at 412-551-0101. —Pope FrancisReturn this form to parish office with the $10 stipend for each
Mass attached. If your first or second choice of date and time is
not available, you will be given the closest day. Masses are
scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
SACRAMENTS and MORE
You can also request Masses at christthekingpgh.org/forms-and Baptisms: Celebrated during any of the weekend liturgies or
-downloads. after the last Sunday liturgy (11:00am at Saint Joseph, 11:30am
at Saint Mary, 12:00pm at Saint Scholastica). First time parents
We are currently scheduling for 2021 ONLY must complete a baptism preparation class. Contact the parish
office for details.
Your Name: ________________________________________
Weddings: Celebrated at 2:00pm on Saturdays. Contact the
parish office to set up a meeting with a priest at least six months
Telephone: _________________________________________ before the desired date.
Funerals: Offered at 10:00am, Monday through Saturday. The
Church Requested: ___________________________________ funeral home will contact the parish office.
Anointing of the Sick: Available to those who are
FIRST MASS INTENTION chronically ill. Please contact the parish office to request an
Requested for: Deceased? (Y /N) appointment.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: See the bulletin schedule for
________________________________________________________
times and locations.
Requested Mass Intentions: Offered at each Mass for deceased loved
ones or for other special intentions. Please call the parish office
________________________________________________________
to schedule or visit our website at ChristtheKingpgh.org/forms-
Date and Time of Mass and-downloads.
Family Faith Formation: Offered for grades K-8 on Sunday
1ST Choice _______________________________________________ afternoons and Wednesday evenings at Saint Joseph Church,
September through April. Contact the Faith Formation Office at
2ND Choice _______________________________________________ 412-963-8885 for details or to register.
Volunteer Opportunities: All parishioners are encouraged
SECOND MASS INTENTION to contribute their time and talents to the church. We have
Requested for: Deceased? (Y /N) opportunities to serve at Mass as lectors, Extraordinary
Ministers of Communion, ushers, music ministers and altar
________________________________________________________ servers. Please contact the parish office for information on all
Requested by:
our volunteer opportunities. All staff and volunteers in the
Diocese of Pittsburgh are required to obtain clearances and
________________________________________________________ training to comply with the Safe Environment Policy. See
diopitt.org/compliance or contact the parish office for details.
Date and Time of Mass
Membership: To register at Christ the King Parish, update
your contact information, or let us know if you or a family
1ST Choice _______________________________________________ member is homebound or has moved to a nursing home, please
use the form below, visit our website at ChristtheKingpgh.org/
2ND Choice _______________________________________________ join-our-parish or contact the parish office.
Christ the King Parish Membership Form Check One:
Name:
New Registration
Address: Change of Address
Moving out of Parish
Requesting Envelopes
City: Zip:
Phone: Email:CHURCHES ADMINISTRATIVE
Saint Joseph Church/Administrative Center STAFF
342 Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Parish@ChristtheKingpgh.org | 412-963-8885 | Fax: 412-963-1945 LaVerne Manes Safe Environment Coordinator
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30am-4:30pm 412-781-0186 x11 LManes@ChristtheKingpgh.org
Saint Edward Church Lori McKinniss Business Manager/Bookkeeper
450 Walnut Street, Blawnox, PA 15238 | 412-828-4066 412-963-8885 LMcKinniss@ChristtheKingpgh.org
Office Hours: Friday 8:30am-12:30pm Kathi Sterling Administrative Assistant
Saint Francis Church 412-963-8885 x306 Parish@ChristtheKingpgh.org
2599 Freeport Rd, Harmar, PA 15238 Debbie VanDemark Administrative Assistant
Madonna of Jerusalem Church 412-781-0186 DVanDemark@ChristtheKingpgh.org
201 9th Street, Sharpsburg, PA 15215 | 412-784-8700 Marilyn Welsh Administrative Assistant
Office Hours: Monday & Friday 8:30am-12:30pm 412-828-4066 MWelsh@ChristtheKingpgh.org
Saint Mary Church
210 Garnier Street, Sharpsburg, PA 15215
Saint Scholastica Church
309 Brilliant Avenue, Aspinwall, PA 15215 | 412-781-0186
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30am-1:30pm
SAINT JOSEPH PRESCHOOL
Nancy Whistler Director
CLERGY 412-963-8885 x302
Fr. Dale DeNinno Pastor Terri Weir Administrative Assistant
412-963-8885 x 304 Parish@ChristtheKingpgh.org 412-963-8885 x302 TWeir@ChristtheKingpgh.org
Fr. William Siple Parochial Vicar
412-781-0186 Parish@ChristtheKingpgh.org
Fr. Vincent Kolo Parochial Vicar FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
412-784-8700 VKolo@ChristtheKingpgh.org
Deacon Robert Wertz, Jr. George Cavlovich Saint Joseph Church
412-784-8700 RWertz@ChristtheKingpgh.org Jerry Auen, Scott Auen, Madonna & Saint Mary Churches
Franco Ferraro
Fr. Michael Decewicz In Residence and Henry Sacco
Fr. John Mark Ogu In Residence Todd Daigneau Saint Edward Church
Bruce Hassing Saint Scholastica Church
FAITH FORMATION &
YOUTH MINISTRY
Sara Octave Director of Faith Formation
412-963-8885 x301 SOctave@ChristtheKingpgh.org
Andrew Bechman Dir ector of Adult Faith For mation Website: www.Chr isttheKingpgh.or g
412-781-0186 x18 ABechman@ChristtheKingpgh.org Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235
Meredith Troyan Coordinator of Youth Ministry PA Child Line: 1-800-932-0313
412-781-0186 x20 MTroyan@ChristtheKingpgh.org To watch our weekend Mass and other devotions online go to
ChristtheKingpgh.org/mass-videos
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