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15 MARCH 2020
THE PARISHES OF SACRED HEART & SAINT RAPHAEL
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SACRED HEART SAINT RAPHAEL
310 Shady Ave. 1118 Chislett St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Parish Office: 412-661-0187 Parish Office: 412-661-3100
Fax: 412-661-7932 Fax: 412-661-0428
infosh@bestpghparish.org infosr@bestpghparish.org
Office Hours: Weekdays
9:00AM - 5:00PM
NEW LOOK - Website: bestpghparish.org
Rev. Joseph Mele, Administrator Evangelization & Outreach
Sacred Heart 412-661-0187 ext. 122 Jack Shaw
Saint Raphael 412-661-3100 ext. 124 412-508-5383
frjoe@bestpghparish.org jack@bestpghparish.org
Rev. John Sweeney, Sr. Parochial Vicar Secretary Sacred Heart
412-661-3100 ext. 128 or Manon Proulx
frjohn@bestpghparish.org 412-661-0187 ext. 110
manon@bestpghparish.org
Rev. Steve Palsa, Parish Chaplain
412-720-3554 Secretary Saint Raphael
frsteve@bestpghparish.org Barb Melick
Faith Formation: faithformation@bestpghparish.org
412-661-3100 ext 110
Dr. William Hahn, Deacon barb@bestpghparish.org
412-661-3100 ext. 114
whahn@straphaelpgh.org Assistant Music Minister
Darlene Kiniry
Mr. John Vaskov, Deacon darlene@bestpghparish.org
412-661-0187 ext. 117
deaconjohn@bestpghparish.org Part time Ministry to the Bereaved
Sister Mary Elizabeth Schrei, SC
Administrative Assistant srmaryelizabeth@bestpghparish.org
Emily Pino
412-661-0187 ext. 111 Office Staff
emily@bestpghparish.org Gregory Caridi
412-661-0187 ext. 113
Business Manager greg@bestpghparish.org
Michael McGrath
412-661-0187 ext. 118 Safe Environment Coordinator
michael@bestpghparish.org Pam Matia
pam@bestpghparish.org
Director of Music Ministries
John Ronald “JR” Daniels Bulletin Editor
412-661-0187 ext. 226 Manon Proulx
jr@bestpghparish.org 412-661-0187 ext. 110
manon@bestpghparish.org
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
412-404-3524
SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SAINT RAPHAEL PRESCHOOL
325 Emerson Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15206 1154 Chislett St. • Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone 412-441-1582 Phone 412-661-3100 x122
Fax 412-441-2798 Fax 412-661-0428
Email: info@sacredheartpgh.org Email: info@sacredheartpgh.org
Website: www.sacredheartpgh.org Website: www.straphaelphg.org/school
Principal: Mrs. Kate Taylor
Diocese Victim Assistance Abuse Hotline: 1-888-808-1235
FROM FATHER JOE 2
LENTEN RETREAT DAY
L ast weekend parishioners met Father John Marcucci when he presided at the
9:00 AM Mass at Sacred Heart Church and the 11:00 AM Mass at Saint
Raphael Church. Throughout the afternoon, Father Marcucci led the members of
our Pastoral Council, Finance Councils and Pastoral Staff during a Lenten Day of
Retreat. Father John is known throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh as one of the
best teachers and preachers, especially with his background in Scripture and
Church Theology. Father John studied under Father Ray Brown who was perhaps
the greatest Scripture scholar in the United States.
The theme of the retreat day was “CALLED TO A SHARED LEADERSHIP”. Relying on Scripture and
the Dogmatic Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council, Father John provided all of our parish leaders with
an in-depth understanding of what it means to lead in the Church today by mutually rooting ourselves in the
Baptismal Call to Service and a Ministry of Shared Leadership.
All of our pastoral leaders from the advisory councils and pastoral staff who were able to be at the retreat par-
ticipated in a re- commitment service dedicating our shared ministry and leadership to fostering unity in our
Grouping as well moving closer to becoming one parish with a new name in January. We will still have two
church buildings but we will share resources and ministry.
Father John inspired each of our wonderful leaders to consider that their work to unite our two parishes may
be exactly what each one of them was created to accomplish at this moment in time.
We firmly believe Father John helped everyone last Sunday at the retreat in a spiritual way that will bear much
fruit by the way that everything from here on in will develop and deepen the unity of Sacred Heart and Saint
Raphael Parishes. Father used the partnership between Saint Luke and Saint Paul on Mission together as an
example for our parishes to model as we advance to become one, vibrant parish on January.
The Rite of Election
This Sunday March 15 at St Paul Cathedral, hundreds of people seeking to share in the Sacraments of Initia-
tion - Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist - will gather for the Rite of Election and the Call to Contin-
uing Conversion. The Rite of Election pertains to the catechumens. Over the last several months these individ-
uals have been instructed in the faith and have undergone a conversion in mind and action. Now it is time for
them to be recognized as those “who are to be chosen in Christ.” This is such an important marker in the jour-
ney to full membership in the Church that the bishop presides at the service at the cathedral. With the recom-
mendation of priests, deacons, catechists and godparents who have been involved in their preparation, the cat-
echumens state of formation is deemed adequate to proceed to the next phase of preparation - Purification and
Enlightenment. The bishop accepts the recommendation regarding their readiness for Baptism, Confirmation
and Holy Eucharist. The bishop then “chooses” or “elects” these catechumens for the Sacraments of Initia-
tion. Each catechumen, accompanied by their godparent will inscribe their name in the “Book of the Elect”
which will be opened on the altar. They will no be longer be called “catechumens,” but instead will be called
“elect” since they will be “chosen” to share in the Sacraments.
Rite of Sending to the Cathedral
Our parish grouping will send the following persons to the
cathedral for the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing
Conversion.
The Rite of Sending will take place at St Raphael at the 11:00
am Mass on March 15. After the homily, each catechumen
Ann & John Wilson Max Grandelis Kim Witkowski
will be called forward by name. Their godparents testify to
their readiness to receive Baptism, Confirmation and Holy
Eucharist. The community of faith affirms their readiness. Next, baptized candidates are presented and recog-
nized along with their sponsors. They desire to be full members of the Catholic Church. After special interces-
sions for the catechumens and candidates, they receive a blessing.
3 HAPPENING IN OUR GROUPING
In this Bulletin, you can read:
Lenten Retreat Day .................................................................. 2
Welcome visiting Priest ........................................................... 3
Putting on the Likeness of Christ ........................................ 3
The Sacred Triduum................................................................. 4
Fish Fry ........................................................................................ 5
Saint Raphael Pre-School Update ........................................ 5
Who is Saint Patrick ................................................................ 7
Who is Saint Joseph ................................................................ 7
Financials & Schedules............................................................. 11
Sacramentals & More ............................................................... 12
Mass Schedule............................................................................ 13
Welcome Home Father Ben
This week our Lenten series continues with Father Ben Vaghetto coming
home to offer the Wednesday evening Grouping Mass celebrated at Saint
Raphael Church. Father Ben is one of the most beloved priests in the Diocese
of Pittsburgh. He served as pastor of Saint Raphael’s from March 2004 to
August 2010. Currently Father Ben serves as Judicial Vicar overseeing the
Diocesan Office of the Tribunal. A Judicial Vicar is an officer of the diocese
who has ordinary power to judge cases in the diocesan ecclesiastical court.
Other judges, who may be priests, deacons, religious brothers, sisters or nuns,
or laypersons, and who must have knowledge of canon law and be Catholics in good standing, assist
the judicial vicar either by deciding cases on a single-judge basis or by forming a panel with him over
which he or one of them presides.
Father Ben is known for his fairness in every case, weighing the canonical principles but balancing
the law with practical, pastoral sensitivity.
Everyone knows Father Ben is foremost and above everything else a caring, compassionate and un-
derstanding parish priest. He is looked up to as a good role model and is often asked for his opinion or
advice by other priests about pastoral matters. Parishioners know Father Ben is approachable and
friendly, a priest people are never afraid to go to.
Welcome, Father Ben! Thanks for being with us.
PUTTING on the LIKENESS of CHRIST
Takes place this coming Thursday evening,
March 19, in the Sacred Heart Auditorium at 7:00PM
God became like us, so that we could become like Him. -- St. Ireanaeus
Yes, it is possible to become like Christ!
Mother Teresa is among those saints who encourage us to do so : “May
we each grow into the likeness of Christ through our love for each other.”
Join counselor/spiritual guide Eileen Colianni this Thursday evening as
she describes very concretely what it takes to become like Christ. She’ll
also share the good news that you already have all you need inside you to
do so!
“As we know Jesus better, his Divine power gives us all we need for a
godly life. He has called us to receive his own glory and goodness – to
share in His Divine nature.” 2 Peter1: 3-4
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to make Lent 2020 a transformative
one for you!
HAPPENING IN OUR GROUPING 4
Everything You Need to Know about
the Sacred Triduum
Holy Week is the most solemn and glorious week in Christianity, the pinnacle of the liturgical
year. It's more sacred than Christmas! This is because Holy Week commemorates the final
week of Our Lord's life, the very purpose for which Christmas happened.
THE SACRED TRIDUUM
Sundown on Holy Thursday to sundown on Easter Sunday is considered the most solemn part
of the liturgical year. This three-day period is referred to as the Easter Triduum, also
known as the Sacred Triduum, or Paschal Triduum.
Basically, the Sacred Triduum is one great festival recounting the last three days of Jesus'
life on earth, the events of his Passion and Resurrection, when the
Lamb of God laid down his life in atonement for our sins.
"Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day
unfolding for us the unity of Christ's Paschal Mystery" (USCCB).
The Paschal Mystery is, therefore, God's plan of redemption for
the fallen human race through the Passion, death, and resurrection
of God-man, Jesus Christ. It is one marvelous event stretched out
over three days.
(excerpts from Gretchen Filz, April 16, 2019)
ATTEND DAILY MASS DURING LENT
Everyone in our Grouping should be happy to know that many people are
coming to daily Mass here during Lent. There isn’t any more beautiful gift
to Our Blessed Lord than to join Him at the Eucharistic Altar each day.
Please remember we have added an early morning Mass each weekday in
Lent. Check the bulletin for the schedule of the 7:00 AM Mass.
5 Reason to Attend Daily Mass (excerpts from Robert Barbry II, August 26, 2015)
1. 30 Minutes of Peace
Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent or a 9-to-5er, a college student or a retired veteran, no
matter your stage in life you could probably use an extra half hour each day to recharge.
2. Moves the Focus AWAY from Ourselves
Our busy schedules, our bills, our lives are always overrun with our problems. Going to Mass,
and making it a daily habit, causes us to focus on something else for one half hour.
3. Making an Act of Faith
Things may not be where they should be yet, but God is faithful and going to Daily Mass al-
lowed me to see that more clearly.
4. Dedicated Time for Prayer
More people actually avoid prayer altogether because they don’t believe it actually works. Daily
Mass gives us ample opportunity to restructure our prayer life.
5. Jesus
This one is obvious. In fact, this reason is infinitely more important than the previous four. If you, for
no other reason, choose to go to Daily Mass let it be for the genuine encounter with Jesus.
5 HAPPENING IN OUR GROUPING
Here are 5 reasons to participate in
our Fish Fry:
1) It brings us together as one Family,
2) It gives us a chance to welcome our neigh-
bors around us,
3) Eat a good meal; the best in town!
4) Show your support for the hard work of vol-
unteers,
5) Fish Fry is one of our major fundraisers.
Thank you for supporting our
Fish Fry
Do not miss the next Fish Fry, every Friday
(except for Good Friday)
in the Cafeteria of Sacred Heart!
Saint Raphael Pre-School Meeting
Come One - Come all
An informational gathering will be conducted by Father Joe Mele to discuss
Saint Raphael Pre-School and the exciting plans for the future
Date: March 19, 2020
Place: Saint Raphael, Multi Purpose Room
6:30 to 7:30PM
All families currently enrolled and any interested parishioners are invited to attend.
Registration for next year, 2020-2021 are welcome. Please join us!
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS Remember
Please remember that Stations of our
the Cross are conducted every Mite Box!!!
Friday during Lent, at 7:00PM.
It is very important for all disci-
ples of Christ to pray and medi-
tate on Jesus’ Way of the Cross.
Remember the walk to Calvary,
not only prepares us to carry our
own Cross but to recall all the Lord underwent for our Sal-
vation. The Schedule for the Stations for the remaining
weeks of Lent are:
Saint Raphael: March 27 and April 10
Sacred Heart: March 20 and April 3 (Living Stations
of the Cross)
HAPPENING IN OUR GROUPING 6
First Reconciliation
Congratulations!!!
To our little children: Jesus searches for us when we go astray and brings us back home with joy.
May you know the greatness of God’s love and forgiveness on this special day.
Caroline Acklin, Sabrina Anselmo, Finn Lacey, Margaret Lee,
Margaretta Bell, Sylvie Blough, Amelia LoPresti, Charlotte
William Braasch, Hutton Brown, Maglin, Hana Maloney, Alice
Stanley Caldwell, Michael Nene, Gabriella Mas Pecina,
Callenberg, Jace Campbell, Francesco Mariano, Ryann
Jonah Cessna, Harvey Coleman, Mascaro, Taylor Modena,
Rylyn Daugherty , Samuel DeiCas, Kendyl Modena, Josephine
Elizabeth Donley, Jacob Dulick, O’Malley, John Paul Orsatti,
Morgan Fraley, Rocco Frisoli, Capria Pampena, Giana
Emily Garfinkel, Dominic Pampena, Richard Reilly III,
Gualtieri, Shira Johnson-Diodati, Sydney Rolley, Carmelina
Maxwell Kekai Kawai, Ana Santucci, Katherine Spak,
Isabella Krauze, Nathaniel Kristo, Lindy Staller and Leah Straub.
The Sacrament of Confirmation for the St Raphael - Sacred Heart grouping is scheduled for
Monday, March 30 at 7:00 pm, at Sacred Heart Church with Bishop William Waltersheid as the con-
firming bishop.
There will be a preparation evening on Monday, March 23 at Sacred Heart Church
from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
The evening will include prayer, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and rehearsal.
This preparation evening is for the students to be confirmed [not sponsors or parents].
More information to follow.
A parishioner sent this to Father Joe and he found it very inspiring:
A Lenten Prayer (by William Arthur Ward)
Fast from judging others; Feast on Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from apparent darkness; Feast on the reality of light.
Fast from discontent; Feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger; Feast on patience.
Fast from unrelenting pressures; Feast on unceasing prayer.
Fast from bitterness; Feast on forgiveness.
Fast from self-concern; Feast on compassion for others.
Fast from personal anxiety; Feast on eternal truth.
Fast from discouragements; Feast on hope.
Fast from thoughts that weaken; Feast on promises that inspire.
Fast from problems that overwhelm; Feast on prayer that strengthens.
The Light is On for You
This Lent, on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, rediscover the healing power of God's
love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation at Catholic parishes throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh. If you've
been away for a long time, don't worry. The Light Is On For You!
7 HAPPENING IN OUR GROUPING
Saint Patrick’s Day
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to everyone in our parishes of Irish descent. Of course,
everyone is Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day. As Catholics, most of us owe a great part of our
strong faith to many of our priests, sisters, teachers and catechists who were Irish. The best in
the Church in the United States is due largely to the foundations that were laid by many of the Irish
immigrants. Their firm faith in Christ and loyalty to the Church blazed the way for so many other
ethnic groups. The Irish suffered heavily from the discrimination and prejudice of people who disliked our
religion even without really knowing what we believed. The Irish held on courageously. It was their convic-
tions that paved the way to make it just a little easier for other waves of Catholics who would follow.
We pray that everyone has fun on Saint Patrick’s Day. And we thank the Irish for their sense of humor,
friendliness, refinement, honesty and enthusiasm! Have a great day!
Fr. Joe O’Mele
Who is Saint Patrick?
St. Patrick is one of the world’s most popular saints. Patrick, a Romano-British, was born in 387. Enslaved as
a young teen by pagans and Druids, he turned to God while in captivity. He escape at age 20, after having a
dream from God in which he was told to leave Ireland by going to the coast. There he found some sailors who
took him back to Britain and was reunited with his family and began studying for the priesthood. He was or-
dained by the Bishop of Auxerre, whom he had studied under for years, and was
later ordained a bishop and sent to take the Gospel to Ireland. Patrick arrived in
Slane, Ireland on March 25, 433. He preached throughout Ireland converting many
for 40 years. Legend credits Patrick with teaching the Irish about the doctrine of the
Holy Trinity by showing people the shamrock. He worked many miracles and
wrote of his love for God in Confessions. After years of living in poverty, traveling
and enduring much suffering he died at Saul, on March 17, 461, where he had built
the first Irish church. Patrick was a humble, pious, gentle man, whose love and total
devotion to and trust in God should be a shining example to each of us. So com-
plete was his trust in God, and of the importance of his mission, he feared nothing -
not even death. He is the patron saint of Ireland and his feast day is on March 17.
Who is Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph was a carpenter, a working man, but above all a humble and a compassionate, caring man. When
he discovered that Mary was pregnant, he resolved to send her away quietly to not expose her to shame or cru-
elty. However, when an angel came to Joseph in a dream and told him, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid
to take Mary home as your wife..." he did as the angel told him and took Mary as
his wife. (Matthew 1:19-25). And when the angel came again to tell him that his
family was in danger, he immediately fled to a strange country with his young
wife and the baby. He waited in Egypt without question until the angel told him it
was safe to go back (Matthew 2:13-23).
Saint Joseph is regarded as the patron saint of workers and is associated with var-
ious feast days. Pope Pius IX declared him to be both the patron and the protector
of the Universal Church, in addition to his patronages of the sick and of a happy
death, due to the belief that he died in the presence of Jesus and Mary. In popular
piety, Joseph is regarded as a model for fathers and has also become patron of var-
ious counties, dioceses and places. We celebrate his feast day on March 19.
Saint Joseph’s Day
Father Joe and our priests will host the Josephs (and Josephine) from our grouping’s school at a special
luncheon in the rectory dining room in honor of Saint Joseph. The students will be accompanied by facul-
ty members and will receive a small memento of the special occasion. Many Catholic homes decorate
with a Saint Joseph Table to entertain guests throughout the day. Happy Name Day to all our “Joes”!
HAPPENING IN OUR GROUPING 8
BAZAAR 2020
If you're interested in helping to plan the 2020 parish bazaar, please indicate your interest at
https://tinyurl.com/ParishBazaar2020, or contact Ed LoPresti (edlopresti@earthlink.net,
412-781-3048), or just stop by our next planning meeting, Monday March 23 at 7 pm in the
Holy Angels conference room at St. Raphael's.
eGiving with Faith Direct
This month we are introducing to our Sacred Heart family, and re-introducing to
our Saint Raphael family, a new and exciting way to contribute to our parish
offertory and diocesan collections - Faith Direct. Faith Direct enables parish-
ioners to make offertory contributions through either direct debit from your checking/savings account or
through credit/debit card. Just think - no more writing checks or searching for envelopes on the way out the
door to Mass! Now you can apply the convenience of direct debit to our parish offerings in much the same
way as you may now use it to make your mortgage, utilities, car or tuition payments.
Please consider taking advantage of this new opportunity. You will be receiving more information in your
U.S. mail and/or via e-mail in the next couple weeks. You may also get a preview of the options and even en-
roll by visiting faith.direct/PA1027 (for Sacred Heart parishioners) or faith.direct/PA723 (for Saint
Raphael parishioners). We hope that you will find this a convenient way to support our parishes!
As you would probably assume, currently, each of our parishes has its own bank account in which it manages
the $10 contributions that individuals make to the priests for mass intentions. However, in our continuing ef-
forts to prepare for the merging of our two parishes into one, and in keeping with Diocesan directives, we
have begun the process of combining the two separate stipend accounts.
In this effort we ask that, effective immediately, if you are paying mass stipends by check, please make the
check payable to MASS STIPEND ACCOUNT. Also, we remind you to not include any other payments
(such as for sanctuary candles) or donations when writing a check for stipends.
Other than the endorsement on the back of the check that you can see after the check is cashed, you will not
notice any other change. Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation and assistance in this matter.
You Can Still Win - Cash Bash Drawings-Only Tickets on Sale!
Even if you can’t attend the Sacred Heart Cash Bash on April 17th, you can still win
BIG and support Sacred Heart. There will be a total payout of $3,000 and you don’t
need to be present to win. Tickets to enter the drawings can be found at
www.sacredheartpgh.org/cashbash. Thank you for supporting our school!
From SHES: Physical Education with Kindergarten
Learning how to use a parachute in Physical Education class can be one of the most excit-
ing experiences a child can have. Cooperation is needed, regardless of skill or strength,
throughout the various activities. The students learn the different hand grips they can use,
how to make waves with the parachute and the starting position to form the Mushroom
and the Sit-In-Dome. When the children work together they learn to develop simple rou-
tines while incorporating all the basic locomotor skills. The students move in different
directions and levels, exchanging positions and discovering what it feels like to be underneath the parachute.
Laughter is prevalent especially when the students shake and flip a rubber chicken on the parachute!
Bagels with the Bunny
Join Sacred Heart Elementary School on Saturday, April 4th from 10am-12pm for
the 1st annual Bagels with the Bunny! Come and enjoy pictures with the Easter
Bunny, children's activities, an egg hunt, and some yummy bagels and donuts!
Tickets are $5 per person and children under three come free! Visit
www.sacredheartpgh.org/easterbunny for tickets.
9 HAPPENING IN OUR GROUPING
March 10, 2020
Dear parishioners of our East Region,
Blessings to you and your families during our preparation for Easter. The Catholic Schools Regionalization initiative in
the Diocese Pittsburgh is entering an essential phase, and the themes of Lent take on special meaning for all of us as we
work to come together in exciting new ways to support Catholic Education for our children.
After much consultation and study with clergy and lay leaders, we are moving forward after the closing of two beloved
schools in our region: St. Maria Goretti and East Catholic. Through this process, we have heard from parishioners
throughout the region about the need for an update on the regionalization effort for our schools and our strategic plan
moving forward.
Bishop Zubik and our education support team at the Diocese of Pittsburgh are fully committed to working with us to
create vibrant new school models that provide competitive learning opportunities for our children infused with the char-
acter-building nature of our faith.
Please continue to watch for letters like this that will contain helpful information as we journey together to build Catho-
lic schools that light the way for our children and our faith communities! Right now is a good time to get reacquainted
with the basics of a Regional Advisory Board, and get to know the people who make up the Pittsburgh-East Regional
Advisory Board.
What is a Regional Advisory Board?
A Regional Advisory Board is made of up both clergy and lay members with a representative from each of the parish
groupings in a specific region. The Board meets at a minimum of once a month with the mission of helping to develop
a strategy for Catholic education in a region through analyzing critical factors about the school’s programs, financial,
demographic information, and more. They appoint a Regional Administrator and Regional Business Manager to facili-
tate the day-to-day operations for our kids.
The Board also visits schools in the region which allows members to become more familiar with unique school envi-
ronments and to better understand the strengths and challenges of each school.
The Regional Advisory Board is responsible for offering recommendations to the Member Board which includes dioce-
san officials regarding how to best structure the schools in the region for success to help ensure the future viability of
Catholic education.
Meet Your Advisory Board
Here in the East Region, we are blessed to have the following people on our Advisory Board. These people are volun-
teering their time to serve in this important way:
• Rev. Lawrence D. Adams: team member, Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish
• Rev. Frank D. Almade, Ph.D.: administrator, St. Colman, St. John Fisher, St. Jude the Apostle, Good Shepherd,
Madonna del Castello, St. Maurice, Word of God Parishes
• Janet R. Ciramella, Ph.D.: parishioner, St. Raphael and Sacred Heart Parishes
• James V. Maher, Jr., Ph.D.: parishioner, St. Mary Magdalene Parish
• Mary-Peg Miller: PERCES board secretary and parishioner, Christ the Light of the World, Holy Trinity, Resurrec-
tion, St. Agnes, St Joseph-Duquesne, St. Maximillian Kolbe, St, Rita, St. Therese Parishes
• Rev. Terrence P. O’Connor: pastor, Mary, Mother of God Parish
• Rev. Kevin G. Poecking: administrator, St. Irenaeus, St. Januarius, St. John the Baptist, St. Joseph-Verona, Our La-
dy of Joy Parishes
• Lisa J. Sciullo, Esq.: parishioner, St. Maria Goretti and Our Lady of the Angels Parishes
• Lawrence E. Scott: parishioner, Transfiguration and St. Victor Parishes
• Thomas Smith: PERCES board vice chair and parishioner, Christ the Light of the World, Holy Trinity, Resurrection,
St. Agnes, St. Joseph-Duquesne, St. Maximillian Kolbe, St. Rita, St. Therese Parishes
• Very Rev. Kris D. Stubna, STD: PERCES board chairman and administrator, St. Paul Cathedral, St. Regis, St.
Rosalia, St. Stephen
• Rev. Thomas A. Wagner: administrator, St. Mark, St. Michael, Queen of the Rosary Parishes
• Vacant seats: the parish grouping of St. Benedict the Moor, Epiphany, St. Mary of Mercy and the parish grouping of
St. Alphonsus, Holy Family, Holy Martyrs, Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Our Lady of Victory, St. Jo-
seph-Natrona
Please keep the Pittsburgh-East Regional Advisory Board in your prayers as we keep you and your children in ours. We
are stronger together!HAPPENING IN OUR GROUPING 10
Flocknote at SAINT ANTHONY NOVENA
bestpghparish Brief, weekly meditation on the life of Saint Anthony
coming soon! The Novena will be preached by Father Joe.
Be ready It will be incorporated into the Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament. Please consider joining us for all nine weeks
for it!! starting on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
ARISE 2020
All teens grades 8-12 are encouraged to attend Arise 2020. An event sponsored
by the Diocese of Pittsburgh on March 28, 2020 at Stage AE from 6-10pm. What
is Arise ? So glad you asked. Arise is a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ,
unlike any you’ve experienced before. Our newly formed Collaborative Youth
Ministry Committee is helping to organize transportation and supervision for all
interested teens in our East End parishes to attend. Cost is only $10! Visit https://
diopitt.org/arise for more information and to register your teen for this amazing
experience! Once you have registered please email Melissa at mvia-
tor@stmarymagpgh.org so that our parish teens can attend this event together! This
is a wonderful way to get our teens excited about our future youth ministry!
OPENING THE MASS BOOK
Mass Books for Saint Raphael and Sacred Heart are opened. You can request
Masses in person or by phone.
Until March 22nd, we will only accept ONE Sunday and ONE weekday Mass re-
quest per person. The reason for this is that everyone from our Parish Grouping gets an opportunity to request
Mass intentions for their loved ones. Beginning Monday, March 23rd, the Mass Books will be open for all your
intentions. Please note that we will not be accepting intentions for national holidays or Christmas at this time.
Thank you for your understanding!
BLESSING OF THE EASTER BASKET
For many families (especially those of Eastern European origin),
it is a tradition to have a basket of food blessed on Holy Saturday.
The food items in the Easter basket have special significance.
Each family may have its own traditions, but there are some prac-
tices that are universal. A typical Eastern European basket would
include a variety of symbolic foods, and there are special bless-
ings for the meat, eggs, cake, and bread. The blessing of the food
is a festive occasion. People take special pride in preparing a dec-
orative basket with crisp linens, covering the food which symbolizes the covering of Christ’s burial shroud.
The Blessing of the Easter Basket will be in Sacred Heart and in Saint Raphael at 12:00PM(noon) on Holy
Saturday, April 11, 2020.
Christmas Flowers Memorials
We apologize for the delay in printing the memorial with names of donors and prayers “in memory of” and “in
honor of” loved ones for Sacred Heart Church. The Memorial will be located in the back of Sacred Heart
Church. Saint Raphael’s list was already put in the back of Saint Raphael’s Church last January.11 FINANCIALS & SCHEDULES
Saint Raphael February 29/March 1, 2020 Sacred Heart
Env. Count Env. Count
$5,172.00 243 Sunday Offertory 176 $8,062.00
$636.00 Loose Cash / Checks $1,230.00
$2,092.00 47 PSP 36 $2,500.00
$40.00 3 Easter Flowers Collection 6 $65.00
-- Good Friday/Holy Land Collection 2 $30.00
$10.00 1 Easter Offertory 1 $20.00
-- Children’s Offertory 4 $2.00
$10.00 1 Cath. Campaign Human Development 4 $70.00
$50.00 1 Maintenance --
$10.00 2 St. Anthony School / DePaul Institute --
$5.00 1 Solemnity of Mary --
Parish Share Program
$5,851.00 Jan 1 through Feb 29, 2020 $8,407.00
Faith Direct - February
$4,975.46 (Total contributions minus Faith Direct & bank fees) $4,518.01
Thank you for your generosity!
Saint Raphael Weekly Parish Schedule Sacred Heart Weekly Parish Schedule
Tuesday, March 17th Sunday, March 15th
RCIA 7:00PM Religious Education 10:00 - 11:30AM
(Holy Angels Conference Room) (Cafeteria)
ENDOW 7:00PM Monday, March 16th
(Library) Metanoia 7:00 - 9:00PM
Wednesday, March 18th (Bishop Winter Room)
Adoration 9:00AM - 7:00PM Tuesday, March 17th
Confession 6:00 - 7:00PM Endow 9:30 - 11:30AM
Mass (Guest Priest Fr. Vaghetto) 7:00PM (Bishop Winter Room)
Thursday, March 19th Forgiveness Study Group 6:30 - 9:00PM
(Bishop Winter Room)
Metanoia 9:30 - 11:00AM
(Holy Angels Conference Room) Wednesday, March 18th
Friday, March 20th Tour Committee Sacred Heart 9:00 - 11:30AM
(Bishop Winter Room)
Spaghetti Dinner 4:00PM
(Multi Purpose Room) Thursday, March 19th
Saturday, March 21th Putting on the Mind of Christ 7:00PM
(Auditorium)
First Reconciliation 12:30PM
Centering Prayer 7:00 - 8:30PM
Centering Prayer 9:00 - 10:30AM (Bishop Winter Room)
(Holy Angels Conference Room)
Choir Practice 7:30PM
(Choir Room)
Sanctuary Candles - March 15 to March 21 Friday, March 20th
Bible Study 10:00AM
Saint Raphael Rita Sorbo (Daughters) (Bishop Winter Room)
Sacred Heart Deceased members of the Ferris Family
(Lynn Ferris Soltis) Fish Fry 5:00 - 7:00PM
Stations of the Cross 7:00PM
Just a reminder that if you are in need of a contributions statement for calendar year 2019, please call the rectory of-
fice at the parish in which you are registered. For St. Raphael Parish, please call (412) 661-3100 and speak to Barb. For
Sacred Heart Parish, please call (412) 661-0187 and speak to Manon or Greg.SACRAMENTS & MORE 12
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
The Diocese requires a 6-month preparation period; a pre Sacred Heart: Saturday 3:30- 4:30PM
-marriage course is also required for each couple. or by appointment.
Sacred Heart: Call the parish office to speak with a priest. Saint Raphael: Wednesday 6:00-7:00PM;
St. Raphael: Call the parish office to speak with a priest. Saturday 3:15-3:45PM or by appointment.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Interested in becoming a Catholic?
By Appointment. Please call Barb Melick RCIA is a process of discernment and formation.
at 412-661-3100 to make arrangements. Please call Father John Sweeney at 412-661-3100
A baptism preparation program is required for parents
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
who are presenting their first child for baptism.
For those seriously ill, preparing for surgery, or the
For information on this monthly program, please contact
elderly. Please call Fr. Steven Palsa - Parish Chaplain
Barb Melick at 412-661-3100 ext. 110.
412-720-3554
ADORATION AT SAINT RAPHAEL
Every Wednesday
You are invited to come and pray the rosary at 6:30pm with
Congratulations to the family of the following schedule:
9:00AM to 7:00PMAll Day Adoration
Nathan Kehrer 6:30PM Rosary
Regan Elizabeth Smith 7:00PM Mass
Isabella Therese Sanchez ADORATION AT SACRED HEART
who were recently baptized! First Friday of the Month
8:45AM to 11:45AM
May God bless family and friends as they First Sunday of the Month
share faith over the years! 6:30PM to 7:30PM
WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS
Emily Pearson & Tristan Syre
Please pray for our recently deceased and
their beloved families
Irene Durkin
Music at Mass David Bragg
Kyrie (W #205, BB #5)
Gospel Acclamation (W #289 Mass SAFE ENVIRONMENT REMINDER
for the People of God) Anyone who volunteers in the school or with the parish ministries is
REQUIRED by the diocese to be compliant with all Safe Environ-
Sanctus (W #304, BB #844) ment clearances. If you have not registered on the Diocesan database
Memorial Acclamation - We pro- you may do so by visiting www.diopitt.org and following the links.
claim your death, O Lord (W #215 A, BB #10) Thank you for your service to the parish!
Great Amen (W #218, BB page 26)
Agnus Dei (W #311, BB #848)
Chant Music at Mass during Lent
We are going to use some of the common Gregorian
Chant Mass parts during Lent. This is a custom in
many parishes throughout the country. Not only
does this practice give a more contemplative and
solemn feel, but it also unifies us with the other bil-
lion Catholics throughout the world, as Latin is the
mother tongue of the Church.13 MASS SCHEDULE
SAINT RAPHAEL CHURCH SACRED HEART CHURCH
1154 CHISLETT ST. 310 SHADY AVE.
PITTSBURGH, PA 15206 PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
Saturday, March 14 - Lenten Weekday Saturday, March 14 - Lenten Weekday
3:15PM Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:30PM Sacrament of Reconciliation
4:00PM(Vigil) Pasquale and Vincenza Conte 4:30PM (Vigil)Ferris & Soltis Families (Lynne Ferris Soltis)
(John & Mary Conte)
Sunday, March 15 - Third Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 15 - Third Sunday of Lent 9:00AM John Oliver Stack (Micheal Romito)
9:00AM For the People 11:30AM Lois Salley (Rosemary Wyke)
11:00AM Gerry Wiseman (Phil & Nancy Conway) 7:45PM McCague & Gordon Families (James McCague)
Monday, March 16 - Lenten Weekday Monday, March 16 - Lenten Weekday
7:00AM Delfina Listorti (Rosa Fusca) 12:05PM Melissa McCague (James McCague)
9:00AM Dick and Eddie Kelly (Mary Jo Kelly)
Tuesday, March 17 - Saint Patrick, Bishop
Tuesday, March 17 - Saint Patrick, Bishop 7:00AM Donald Ross (The Bud Fitzgerald Family)
9:00AM David A. Cook (Dad) 12:05PM K.C. Henninger (Father, Bill Henninger)
Wednesday, March 18 – Saint Cyril of Jerusalem; Wednesday, March 18 – Saint Cyril of Jerusalem;
Bishop and Doctor of the Church Bishop and Doctor of the Church
7:00AM Onofrio and Vincenza (Scolieri) Scalamogna 12:05PM Giuseppe Febbraro (Vincenza, wife)
(Ralph and Rose Barbieri)
7:00PM Kenneth Besterman (Janet Besterman) Thursday, March 19 - Saint Joseph, Spouse of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday, March 19 - Saint Joseph, Spouse of the 7:00AM Stephen Milicevich (The Bud Fitzgerald Family)
Blessed Virgin Mary 12:05PM Mary & Joseph Chirico (Mary Lynn Raith)
9:00AM (Living) DeSousa Family, Joe, Carolina and
Fabian (Joe DeSousa) Friday, March 20 - Lenten Weekday
11:00 AM Villa: Giuseppe Febbraro (Vincenza Febbraro) 8:30AM Michael Murphy & Alisha Johnson (Emily Pino)
12:05PM Michael G & Mary A Fader & Joseph & Joanne
Friday, March 20 - Lenten Weekday Tarquinio (Michael G. Fader)
7:00AM Frank Serrao (Maria and Family) 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross
9:00AM Vincenza (Scolieri) and Onofrio Scalamogna
(Family) Saturday, March 21 - Lenten Weekday
Saturday, March 21 - Lenten Weekday 8:30AM Health & Well-Being of Gloria Fader on her 75th
3:15PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Birthday (Michael G. Fader)
4:00PM(Vigil) Gayne and Agnes Smith (Kevin Smith) 3:30PM Sacrament of Reconciliation
4:30PM (Vigil)McCague & Gordon Families (James McCague)
Sunday, March 22 - Fourth Sunday of Lent
9:00AM Antonio and Maria Marcello (Joanna Marcello) Sunday, March 22 - Fourth Sunday of Lent
11:00AM Giuseppe F. Labate (Rosa Labate) 9:00AM Jim & Agnes Marner
11:30AM Joseph Crisanti (Dr. John Perry)
7:45PM For the People
Mass Schedule at the Villa Readings for the week of March 15, 2020
Vincentian De Marillac Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42
5300 Stanton Ave or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4 [cf. Ps 42:3]/Lk 4:24-
30
Monday and Wednes- Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [6a]/Mt
day at 1:30PM 18:21-35
Tuesday, Thursday Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 [12a]/Mt 5:17-19
and Friday at Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29/Rom
11:00AM 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a
Sunday at 10:30AM Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 [cf.
11 and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34
Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk
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