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Saint Philip
Catholic Parish
The People of God in Pittsburgh, Thornburg, Ingram, and Crafton
WEEK OF JUNE 13, 2021
Download the bulletin at www.parishesonline.com
PASTORAL STAFF
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Friday Hours vary due to pandemic.
Rev. James R. Torquato, Pastor
Rev. John E. Forbidussi, Parochial Vicar
Ms. MaryAnn Garfold, Dir. of Religious Education
Ms. Mary Beth Barsh, Music Director
Ms. Dorothy Mancini, Assistant Organist
Ms. Dorothy Kraemer, Office Manager
Ms. Ursula Eberle, Business Coordinator
Ms. Maureen Takach, Administrative Assistant
& Safe Environment Coordinator
Ms. Linda Bey, Religious Education Secretary
Ms. Michele O’Toole, School Secretary
Ms. Chris Archacki, Maintenance
Mr. Richard Hufnagel, Maintenance
Mr. Brian Cox, Maintenance
Ms. Nancy Mehal, Housekeeping
PRIESTS IN RESIDENCE
Rev. Joseph Scheib, Saint Philip Rectory
Rev. Gary Oehmler, Saint Philip Rectory
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Robert Bertocchi, Frank Bey, Judi Cagley,
Patricia Cygrymus, Barbara Hendrick,
Joseph Hoover, Dolores Leone, Martin Matko,
Patricia McDermott (Co-Chair), Katie Phillips,
David Pilarski (Co-Chair), Mary Schubert
and Richard Schubert.
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
Benjamin Bannon, Thomas Hipkiss,
Joseph Hoover, Joseph Rynn, Gary Urbatis
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
114 Berry Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Saint Philip Church Ascension Church Guardian Angel Academy
parishoffice@saintphilipchurch.org
50 West Crafton Ave. 114 Berry Street 915 Alice Street
Saint Philip Office (412) 922-6300 Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Saint Philip CCD Office (412) 922-6388
Society of SVdeP (412) 444-8140
Guardian Angel Academy (412) 922-4765 BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS: Should be submitted to maureen@saintphilipchurch.org
no later than 12:00pm on Friday to be included in the following week’s bulletin.
MASS SCHEDULE
Masses are held at Saint Philip Church and Ascension Church
LOCATION TIME MASS INTENTION REQUESTED BY
SATURDAY, JUNE 12 — THE IMMACULATE HEART OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Ascension 8:00am John Gorman Morning Mass Friends
Saint Philip 2:00pm Wedding – Zachary D. Hayes and Anna D. Mianzo
Saint Philip 4:00pm (V) Robert J. Dulick David Dulick
Ascension 5:30pm (V) Robert & Marie Weimerskirch Ruth Rittler
CONFESSION SUNDAY, JUNE 13 — ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Offered Saturdays from 12:15pm to Saint Philip 7:00am Amanda Louise Ogden Dan Ogden
1:15pm at Ascension Church. Ascension 9:30am Grace & Fred Meny Nancy & Art Matt
Saint Philip 11:00am Deceased of McDevitt & Family
SACRAMENTS D’Biagio Families
Baptism: A seminar is required for
first-time parents. Baptisms are MONDAY, JUNE 14 — WEEKDAY
celebrated on the first and third Saint Philip 8:00am Fred & Grace Meny Art & Nancy Matt
Sundays of the month at 12:15pm at
Saint Philip Church or at the Ascension TUESDAY, JUNE 15 — WEEKDAY
Church. Please call the Religious
Ascension 8:00am Herb & Joan Reffert Ken Reffert
Education Office at 412-922-6388 for
more information.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 — WEEKDAY
Matrimony: Priest is to be contacted Saint Philip 8:00am Living & Deceased Members of St. Philip Parish
six months in advance of wedding.
Participation in Pre-Cana Program
THURSDAY, JUNE 17 — WEEKDAY
required. Please contact the Parish
Priests for more information. Ascension 8:00am Alex & Mary Marlinga Annette Marlinga
Anointing of the Sick: Following a FRIDAY, JUNE 18 — WEEKDAY
weekend Mass and on the last
Saint Philip 8:00am Elizabeth & Joseph Reagan Jeff & Karen Tomcik
Saturday of the month at 8:30am at
Ascension Church.
SATURDAY, JUNE 19 — WEEKDAY
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Ascension 8:00am Francesco Galilei Fran & Debby Sullen
(RCIA): Call the Office of Religious Saint Philip 2:00pm Wedding – Mitchell Kelman and Christina Midgley
Education for more information. Saint Philip 4:00pm (V) Joseph & Louise Rago Rago Family
Ascension 5:30pm (V) Anthony Scotti Scotti Family
Priesthood/Religious Life: Contact the
Parish Priests for more information.
SUNDAY, JUNE 20 — TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Victim’s Assistance Hot-Line: If you are a Saint Philip 7:00am Joseph Twardy Irene & Joe Hercik
person who has been hurt by abuse from Ascension 9:30am Patricia Kirsch Mary & Paul Kirsch
clergy or others associated with the Church, Saint Philip 11:00am Rudy DiPasquale, Jr. Family
the Diocese of Pittsburgh offers assistance
with counseling, spiritual direction and
referrals to other supportive services.
SUNDAY COLLECTION
For information, contact our Diocesan Victim The Collection for Sunday, June 6 totaled: $9,772.70
Assistance Coordinator at 412-456-3093.
Annual Mission Cooperation Appeal: $1,918.25
Protecting God’s Children —
VICTIM HOTLINE: 1-888-808-1235
CHILDLINE: 1-888-932-0313 to report child abuse Saint Philip Parish is on Facebook! Follow us today
to learn about upcoming events and happenings.
Call 911 if a child is in imminent danger.
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Notes
A personal note
In April, I mentioned at our Sunday Liturgies that I would be
from the having a surgical procedure called a Cardiac Ablation on
June 3. This procedure is conducted in order to deactivate
Pastor some of the nerve endings at the heart and thereby decrease
A-Fibrillation events which can cause heart disruptions. To
my surprise, more than a few of our parish members told
me that they’ve had the same procedure, and medical staff
have told me that it’s becoming a fairly common,
Greetings once again, and best wishes for this weekend, for
life-improving procedure in these years.
a good month of June, and for very good summer months
ahead!
I’m pleased to share with you the news that I did have the
Cardiac Ablation as scheduled. In the coming weeks and
The growth of God’s Kingdom here on earth
months, my doctors will determine if this procedure was
fully successful. It takes time to see how well a heart
For the past twenty centuries, the Catholic Church has responds to this procedure. Meanwhile, I certainly
proclaimed that the Kingdom of God – the presence and life appreciate your prayers and support, and I thank the Lord
of God – is here on the earth! Of course, for many centuries, that such medical marvels are possible and successful
our ancestors believed that the Kingdom of God is like every today! May our loving Lord share good health and life with
human kingdom. They created nations and governments all of us, our families, and our parish members.
that were dedicated to the Lord Jesus and the Christian faith.
Just look at all the European flags which still bear a cross as Many thanks to Father Jack Forbidussi – and best wishes!
their central national symbol.
In January 2020, Father Jack Forbidussi was assigned to
In more recent centuries, the effort to create a “human Saint Philip Parish as our parochial vicar. In these 18 months
Kingdom of God” changed with the events of history and the (and despite the Covid-19 pandemic), Father Jack has served
movement to secular, non-religious governments in the our parish community very well in our Liturgies and in his
Western world. pastoral ministry.
However, these changes in nations and governments do Beginning July 1, Father Jack Forbidussi will begin a NEW
NOT mean that the presence and the Kingdom of God are parish ministry as the parochial vicar of the newly
no longer here on the earth. It means that we no longer established Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Glenshaw
expect to create official Christian governments. Instead, we and Allison Park in the northern suburbs of Allegheny
see the Kingdom of God in our lives, communities, societies, County. It will be a very large parish with regard to both the
and throughout humanity – more than in our political number of parish members and the parish territory.
institutions. We recognize that Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the
Church have truly grown the life and goodness of Almighty Thankfully, Saint Philip Parish will continue to have the
God throughout the world. Even though the Kingdom of help of our current parish resident priests as well as the help
God is not yet complete, so many positive changes and of other priests working in our local area. Also, my hope is
improvements within humanity have been brought about that we’ll be able to adjust our parish budget in order to add
thanks to Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Lord’s Church. some part-time staff members who can help us with
ministry and outreach. I’ll keep everyone informed in the
Our ancestors in the Catholic Church accomplished so months ahead as we move into our parish’s future.
very, very much in spreading the Gospel and growing the
Kingdom. Now it’s our turn – our responsibility – to continue Thank you for your generous
the work of growing the presence and the Kingdom of God financial contributions to
in this century. How are you – Jesus’ apostolic disciples today SAINT PHILIP PARISH!
– growing the Kingdom and the presence of God in your life?
In your family? And in our community? This sacred and vital
work is now ours. Let’s all pitch in and grow God’s Kingdom Your goodness and participation
of life, love, and holiness every day of our lives! help to keep our parish alive!
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Beginning “Guardian Angel Academy” – our newly merged
A friendly reminder that next Sunday, June 20, Catholic school
is Father’s Day our annual celebration in honor
and appreciation of all the fathers, As you know, the newly merged Catholic elementary school
grandfathers and father-figures in our lives! shared and supported by Saint Philip Parish and Saint
Raphael the Archangel Parish has been named “Guardian
Angel Academy” – a very fine name that has meant so much to
the Saint Philip Parish community for more than a century.
There are now more than 200 students enrolled for the
coming academic year. Our newly merged school is moving
forward with energy and enthusiasm. Mr. Robert Munz has
been appointed as the Principal, and he is working to select
the faculty members and staff for this new Catholic elementary
school. The Implementation Committee is enthusiastically
Once again, many thanks to Father Jack Forbidussi for his preparing for the new academic year 2021-2022, and visits to
service to our parish, and sincere best wishes to him as he the Green Tree facility continue to introduce our students to
transfers to the North Hills and begins his ministry there! the merged school campus.
The transition from Saint Philip School to Guardian Angel I’m very grateful to everyone in our current school
Academy community and our parish community who’s supporting this
effort to maintain Catholic elementary education here in our
Our Saint Philip Parish community is certainly most grateful local area. With everyone’s positive help and support, we can
for the 100+ years of education that has been provided by the together make this newly merged school a success and a true
Saint Philip Parish School to thousands of students of the blessing for our young students, their families, and our two
parish and the local community. The benefits which the school local parishes of Saint Philip and Saint Raphael the Archangel!
has provided to so many students and families – and the legacy
and accomplishments of the school community – are truly Best wishes to all our school students
remarkable.
As our school students move into the summer break, our
However, as you know, due to the financial status of Saint best wishes and prayers go with them as they transition into
Philip Parish (in part due to this crippling pandemic), a their future education. Most of our current families are now
merger with our neighboring Catholic elementary school enrolled in the new Guardian Angel Academy, and they’re
was necessary in order to continue the existence of a looking forward to the Catholic education and the success
Catholic school in this local area beyond this academic year. which they’ll achieve in our merged regional school. Some
Almost every Catholic school is now a merged school families have chosen other local Catholic regional schools,
program, and while these mergers always create lots of and some families have chosen other educational programs.
emotional response, these changes have been necessary for To all our students, may the good Lord bless you and your
the continuation of Catholic elementary schools here in the families now and throughout the years ahead. Best wishes
Diocese of Pittsburgh. for success and goodness!
Saint Philip Parish School has been a true blessing for Best wishes for this Sunday, this week, and June!
more than century, and now, Guardian Angel Academy will
continue to be a true blessing for many students in the years Best wishes for a very good Sunday! Again, thank you very
ahead. Thanks to our parish members and families for your much for your continued goodness and generosity to our
support of the school now and in past generations. Many, parish community, to one another, and to those in need.
many thanks to our school parents, community, faculty
members, administrators and staff for your dedicated Until next Sunday, may you and all in our community receive
service to our students and alumni. Finally, many thanks to goodness, health, and divine grace from God the Father, the
you, our parish members, for whatever financial support Son, and the Holy Spirit. May the Lord Jesus bless you, your
you can and will give to Guardian Angel Academy beginning family, and our parish community now and always!
this September!
Yours, Father Jim Torquato
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Parish
News
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
LECTORS – June 19 & 20
4:00pm at St. Philip – Denny Maher
5:30pm at Ascension – Grace Berard
7:00am at St. Philip – B. J. Gamble
9:30am at Ascension – Linda Barone
11:00am at St. Philip – Katelyn Hoff
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – June 19 & 20
4:00pm at St. Philip – Kathy Hayes HOLY MATRIMONY
5:30pm at Ascension – Barbara Hendrick We offer our congratulations and best wishes to:
7:00am at St. Philip – Karen Rozeck Joshua D. Shapiro and Nicole A. Moulios who
were united in the Sacrament of Marriage at St.
9:30am at Ascension – Alice McAfee
Philip Parish on May 15 and to Christian Suprano
11:00am at St. Philip – Susan Kelly
and Rachel Manzo who were married at St. Philip
Parish on May 22. May God bless them as they
begin their lives together.
PARISH SUPPORT
We are grateful for your continued support!
Please welcome into our faith family... Angelo If you are unable to attend Mass, you may mail your
Lawrence Lehew, son of Shawn Gregory Lehew weekly offering to the Parish Office at 114 Berry Street,
and Sara Marie Perella, who received the Life of Pittsburgh 15205 or drop it off in the mail box located
Christ in Baptism in our parish on Sunday, June 6, outside the main office door. St. Philip Parish also offers
2021. May he grow in wisdom, age and grace. the option for ONLINE GIVING.
UPDATED COVID 19 GUIDELINES
PARISH OFFICES Please note: according to CDC, Pennsylvania and Diocese
The Parish Offices are closed until further notice for all of Pittsburgh Covid-19 guidelines, if you have been fully
in-person business. The offices may be contacted by vaccinated for at least 2 weeks, you are NO LONGER
phone Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. required to wear a mask. Of course, you MAY wear a face
mask if you choose to do so.
RESERVATIONS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED TO
ATTEND MASS Those who have NOT been fully vaccinated for at least
Reservations for Masses are no longer needed and two weeks ARE still required to wear a face mask.
signing in at Mass is no longer required at this time. Thank you and please continue to be safe and healthy!
6 | Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
EARLY BULLETIN Rest in Peace
DEADLINE
We offer our sympathy to the families of
Dorothy Fogle, Donald R. Urbanic,
Margaret Quieser and Richard Sebrosky
George W. DuMontier who entered into
eternal life. Please keep them in your
Due to the Fourth of July holiday which will be observed on prayers.
Monday, July 5, articles to be included in the July 11 bulletin
must be in to the parish office before Friday, July 2. Thank
you very much for your cooperation. Connect with
us through
FLOCKNOTE!
To register, contact our parish office,
Ice-Cream & OR text stphilippa to 84576, OR visit
www.stphilipchurch1.flocknote.com.
Movie Social
Join us on Monday, June 14 at 6:30pm in St. Philip’s Kelty Hall for
the family-friendly movie, “A Dog’s Purpose,” and enjoy an
ice-cream sundae with chocolate, whipped cream, strawberry or cara-
mel and a variety of flavors including frozen yogurt with sprinkles. All
ages welcome.
Please Support
SAINT PHILIP PARISH!
by including the parish in
your will and estate planning.
Thank you!
Sanctuary Lamp
Audrey here,
This week’s Sanctuary Lamp at St. Philip burns
I have a good In Loving Memory of Grace & Fred Meny
source telling me Offered by Nancy & Art Matt
“Bingo at Tiffany’s” This week’s Sanctuary Lamp at Ascension
will be on burns In Loving Memory of Sylvia Lepczyk
Offered by Rudy & Lucille Ujhazy
September 12, 2021.
Save the date!!!
I have my ADVERTISER
of the Week
glass of wine &
Bingo Marker HANLON’S CAFÉ & CATERING
Thank you for helping to underwrite the
ready to go! production of our weekly Parish Bulletin.
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St. Philip
athletes and their families, coaches, and teachers. Our
athletes celebrated their accomplishments with their
families, faculty, and coaches, on a beautiful evening in the
School courtyard at St. Philip. The 8th grade athletes for 2021,
including their sports and their intended high schools, are:
News
- Kelsey Adamski: Volleyball, Bishop Canevin High
School
- Mason Bannon: Basketball, Our Lady of the Sacred
Heart High School
- Rachel Boehm: Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball,
GRACE PROGRAM
and Basketball, Bishop Canevin High School
Students remembered all those enrolled in the GRACE
- Colton Danihel: Soccer and Basketball, Somerset
program with prayers and a celebration of the life of
High School
Saint Philip the Apostle.
- Cianna Davis: Volleyball and Basketball, Oakland
Catholic High School
- Ryan Jameson: Football, Basketball, Soccer and
Track, Central Catholic High School
- Natalie Kirsch: Soccer, Volleyball, and Basketball,
Bishop Canevin High School
- Tavon Lane: Soccer, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
High School
- Rachel McDevitt: Soccer, Our Lady of the Sacred
Heart High School
- Sarah Mikush: Volleyball, Our Lady of the Sacred
Heart High School
- Everett Sargent: Cross Country, Football, Soccer,
Basketball, and Track, Central Catholic High School
- Calee West: Volleyball, Our Lady of the Sacred
Heart High School
The St. Philip School community, its faculty, staff,
MAY CROWNING
coaches and the St. Philip Athletic Association commend
St. Philip students honored Our Blessed Mother and all
these student athletes for all of their hard work in their
mothers at the annual May Crowning devotion and May
scholastic and athletic endeavors, and wish them much
GRACE Program. Fr. Forbidussi gave the blessing. The 2nd
success in high school!
and 8th Grades took special part in the ceremony which
included the story of Mary’s journey with Jesus, songs,
prayers, a consecration to Mary, and the crowning. 8th
grader, Rachel McDevitt had the privilege of placing the
crown on the statue as May Queen and court members,
Natalie Kirsch, Alise Och and Rachel Boehm assisted.
Dressed in their First Communion apparel, the 2nd Grade
sang Oh Beautiful Mother. During the May GRACE
Program, the children prayed for all those enrolled for
May including all mothers, living and deceased.
THIS WEEK AT SPS
Kindergarten and 1st Grade enjoyed a day at the park.
On Thursday, May 27, St. Philip held its 8th Grade
Recognition Ceremony for graduating St. Philip 8th grade
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Spotlight
on our
BISHOP CANEVIN
ALUMNI
Bishop Canevin grad, Frank Nicholson has signed to
play soccer at Carlow.
WPIAL Champion bowler and Bishop Canevin 2021 grad,
Michael Smith will bowl for Robert Morris and will study
accounting.
Congratulations to the 3200 meter relay team consisting of
Crusaders, Erin LaQuatra, Lauren Kirsch and Mackenzie
Huet who qualified for the PIAA meet due to a 2nd place
finish at the WPIAL district meet!
We wish the best to all of our SPS alums in the Bishop
Canevin Class of 2021!
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OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART
OLSH Academic Course Awards
Katarina Komoroski (‘23): Honors English 10
Grace Avery (‘22): AP Studio Art - 3D Design “To What shall we
Katarina Komoroski (‘23): Piano II
Audrey Wrabley (‘22): PhysEd 11
Bernard Komoroski (‘22): AP World History Modern
compare the kingdom of
William Stickman (‘24): Theology I
Malley Aiello (‘22): Spanish III God, or what parable
can we use for it? It is
like a mustard seed that,
when it is sown in the
ground, is the smallest
Congratulations to OLSH 2021 grad, Abby Aiello who
was awarded a full ROTC Scholarship to Duquesne
University to study nursing!
of all the seeds on earth.
Congrats to SPS alum, Bernie Komoroski (‘22) who was But once it is sown, it
awarded the John A. Mihaloew Endowed Scholarship
and named OLSH Prom Prince!
springs up and becomes
Congrats to the OLSH Track and Field team on a strong
showing at the WPIAL Championship meet: Girls 4x400 the largest of plants.”
relay, Ella Wrabley ‘21, Emma Kenneweg ‘21, Abby Aiello
‘21, and Ariana Van Ormer ‘24 - 7th place; Boys 4x800
- MK 4:30-32b
relay, Finn Sweeney ‘21, Jason Hoppe ‘21, Brian Bannon
‘24, and Max Hamilton ‘23 - 7th place.
10 | Week of June 13, 2021Religious
Education
Ms. MaryAnn Garfold, Director of Religious Education
412-922-6388 stphilipreligioused@gmail.com
FAITH FORMATION NEWS: WHAT’S HAPPENING
MARYANN’S THOUGHTS: We are so very excited this year to share our
new Faith Formation Program for grades Pre-K through 8 titled,
“Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts.” This program is new in 2021
and contains a multi-sensory approach to sharing our faith as well as
a multimedia content and family resources. Our program allows
families to access the multi-media content using QR codes
throughout the text. Our early childhood program also reinforces the
learning of colors, shapes, letters and numbers while sharing our
faith. This is just one of the many new programs and ministries
coming to our Faith Formation Program in 2021 and 2022. If you feel
you may be called to help with our Catechetical Program, please
contact MaryAnn at 412-922-6388.
CATECHISTS NEEDED: Our program meets on Monday nights
beginning in September. If you feel called to serve St. Philip Parish in
the area of Religious Education and Faith Formation, we welcome
your gifts. Our program includes pre-school through eighth grade.
Substitute catechists are also needed. Call MaryAnn at 412-922-6388.
This is an opportunity to grow in your own faith while sharing the faith with others.
ICE-CREAM SUNDAE SOCIAL/FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: All ages are welcome to join us on Monday, June 14 at 6:30pm in
Kelty Hall for an old fashioned ice-cream social and family movie night. Enjoy ice-cream and sugar free ice-cream
with all the toppings. Come celebrate the beginning of Summer.
BAPTISM REQUESTS: We are currently accepting requests for Baptism. The process generally takes 3-6 weeks from the
time of the request. Please contact MaryAnn for information on having your child baptized.
FAITH FORMATION SPONSORED FAMILY DINNER: We will have a free family dinner and activity night for all parish
families on Monday, August 23 from 6:15pm to 7:45pm in Conner Hall. Dinner will be served along with information
for the parents and games and activities for the children. All families within St. Philip Parish are welcome! This begins
our new Parish Family Ministry. Mark your calendar and plan to attend!
Saint Philip Catholic Parish | 11Ministries were recruited to help the Ladies of Charity, which
became the Daughters of Charity.
& Societies Vincent passed away on September 27, 1660 after
dedicating most of his life to serving the poor and effecting
social change in France. He was canonized by Pope
Clement XII in 1737 and was named the patron saint of all
works of charity by Pope Leo XIII. For more details about
St. Vincent, please check out these articles from EWTN:
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY UPDATE - www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/vincent-de-paul-795
Our organization’s founder, Frederic Ozanam, named the - www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/st-vincent-de-paul-5928
Society after St. Vincent due to his dedication to service - ww.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/saint-vincent-de-paul-founder-
to the poor. of-the-vincentians-5430
St. Vincent de Paul was born on April 24, 1581 to a poor We pray that we will all be able and willing to see the face
family in Pouy, France. Vincent decided to become a of God in the poor as St. Vincent did, and that our
priest in order to earn money to support his family. He dedication to serving the poor is strengthened through his
was ordained at the age of 19 after lying about his age to intercession on our behalf. St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us!
become a priest at a younger age than was allowed.
According to legend, he was captured by pirates and sold This week, your generous donations allowed us to
into slavery while traveling from his hometown of Pouy provide a woman with $600 for a security deposit, as
to Toulouse, where he attended university. He eventually well as basic furniture for her new apartment.
was sold to a former Christian that had converted to
Islam. After hearing Vincent sing songs praising God, the If you would like to make a monetary donation or a donation
slave owner’s wife scolded her husband until he of $10 Giant Eagle gift cards, please place your donation in
converted back to Christianity. After his conversion, the one of the poor boxes, mail them to the parish office at 114
slave owner and Vincent escaped from Africa back to Berry Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, or donate online at
France, where Vincent was given his freedom. https://saintphilipchurch.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunit
ies/SaintVincentDePaul. If you would like to make a
Vincent did not realize his calling to serve the poor until donation of furniture or household goods, please call or
a chance encounter with a gravely ill man in 1617. During text our hotline at 412-444-8140 or email us at
his time as a tutor to the children of a wealthy Parisian svdp.saint.philip@gmail.com. If you would like to donate
family, Vincent traveled with the family to their country clothing, shoes or accessories, please place your
home, where he was asked to hear the confession of a donation in the blue bins in front of the Hope House at
dying peasant. Through the confession, Vincent learned St. Philip or in the rear parking lot at Ascension, or you
that neither the spiritual, nor corporal needs of the poor can call, text or email us to arrange a pickup if you are
were being met. The man eventually recovered and told unable to transport them yourself. Please do not place
the countess for which Vincent worked that Vincent had any other items in those bins or leave anything outside of
saved his soul by hearing his confession. The countess them because they will be thrown away. If you are
was so moved by this man’s testimony that she asked looking to purchase new or gently-used clothing,
Vincent to be her spiritual director and donated to his housewares or furniture, please shop at the St. Vincent
new mission to serve the poor. de Paul thrift stores and visit our online store at
eshoppittsburgh.com. Also, we are always looking for
St. Vincent de Paul fulfilled his calling to serve the poor volunteers! Any donation of your time is extremely
by starting the Congregation of the Mission, which is an valuable to us. If you’d like to join us in helping our
organization of priests and laymen that go on mission, friends in need or just want to learn more, please call,
mostly to rural areas, to preach to the people and text or email us for more information.
perform works of charity. Vincent also partnered with
his contemporary, St. Louise de Marillac, in order to As always, if you, or someone you know, are in need of
organize noblewomen to serve the less fortunate. This assistance, please call or text our hotline at 412-444-8140
effort later turned into the Ladies of Charity. Poor girls or email us at svdp.saint.philip@gmail.com.
12 | Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time— AROUND THE COMMUNITY —
Don’t miss it! Boy Scout Troop 148 of Crafton will hold its
Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 20 from 8:00am
to 1:00pm at the Crafton American Legion Hall on Crennell
Street. This event includes a Basket Auction and a 50/50
Raffle. Tickets at the door: $8/adult, $6/seniors, $4/kids (10
and under). Discounted tickets are available in advance.
Contact Boy Scout Troop 148 at 412-996-0794.
CATHOLIC ALUMNI CLUB
The Catholic Alumni Club is a non-profit organization
providing a framework for single Catholics to meet and
socialize with other single. In addition to social activities, the
CAC also provides programs of spiritual development and
community service for its members.
Softball & tennis players wanted, co-ed: SINGLES, 21 AND
OVER. Softball is played in Blawnox and Tennis at Moore Park
in Brookline. The Catholic Singles Club of Pittsburgh is
looking for players of all abilities. The group also offers
dinners, spirituality events, trips, mini golf, hiking,
volleyball, cultural and many other great events. For more
information or an application, go to their website:
www.cacpittsburgh.org, or contact cac.softball@yahoo.com
or Gary at Gary.Urbatis@verizon.net or 412-427-8772.
BISHOP CANEVIN BINGO
Until regular bingo resumes, Bishop Canevin offers an
Instant Ticket event every Saturday night from 7:00pm to
9:30pm. You can sit inside or outside. All CDC
recommendations are followed including temperature
checks at the door.
Also offered is a ZOOM online bingo every Monday from
7:00pm to 8:30pm. You can purchase bingo cards at the
Saturday night ticket event on Monday from 5:00pm to
6:30pm. Prizes are based on amount sold. For more
information, visit our website at bingo-at-bc.com.
Week of June 13, 2021 | 13This Sunday’s Bible Readings
— LIVE THE LITURGY —
INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed,
the tinitest of seeds. When planted, the tiny mustard
seed grows into a tremendous tree with large branches.
So too in each of our lives small things can have
profound effects. God can use one of our more insignifi-
cant gestures to redically changes anothers person’s
life. It may be the kindness of a smile, our willingness to
accommodate someone, listening to someone’s story,
helping someone who is hurting, standing up for some-
one who is right or complimenting someone on some-
thing they did. We all have God given gifts and talents.
What are some of yours? Our task is to use our talents
creatively, consistently, lovingly, and generously.
Because we are always guided by the Holy Spirit, things
that may be insignificant or unnoticed to us can
profoundly change the life of someone else. While we
may think we are small and insignificant, God can make
us large and magnificent. All we have to do is open
ourselves to being used. We trust that God will take care
of the rest.
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