The regular schedule of confessions has resumed. Due to COVID restrictions, Confessions will be heard in the church proper. Please wear a mask and keep six (6) feet of separation as you wait in line. Click on the tab for Mass times to view the confession times.
On the left hand side of this page under Documents you will find the reopening letter and seat chart from Fr. Gretz. Please review and if you can, join us in person for Sunday Mass. Grouping 101 is preparing to reopen for weekend Masses on June 6-7, with daily Mass beginning June 8, 2020.
Registration is now OPEN. The informational letter is posted above in the Document section. You have the ability to register by mail or electronically through our website. If you choose to register electronically payment must be submitted electronically at the same time by using the link on the following website pages. All Saints - Holy Spirit - St. Aloysius go to the Religious Education page for more information St. Bonaventure proceed to the Children & Youth Page. The 2020/21 Children's Faith Formation program will be subject to all CDC and Diocesan guidelines
Beginning Tuesday, May 19: Ages 40 and Over Beginning Wednesday, May 20: Under 40 Ages Alpha is an 11-week Christian video series that explores basic questions about faith. Alpha focuses on relationships - especially having a meaningful connection with God. Alpha is for anyone and everyone, at any point in their faith journey - from non-believers to regular active participants in church. Online Alpha begins with social time in your small group, is followed by a short video, and then a small group discussion occurs about topics set forth in the videos. The small groups allow for wonderful sharing. There isn’t an obligation to say anything, and there is nothing you cannot say. Alpha is not about “preaching or teaching”. It is an opportunity to hear from others and contribute your own perspective in a friendly and open environment. There is not a fee for the Alpha course. To sign up for this adventure - https://www.stmaryglenshaw.org/alpha
BP Adoration Chapel Returns June 15th! I am happy to announce that we will begin Adoration on Monday, June 15th! Due to coronavirus concerns, the Chapel's hours will be limited until we have sufficient adorers signed up. To start, we will have the chapel open from 8 AM to 10 PM on Monday and Tuesday ONLY, with the Chapel open from 8 AM to 2 PM on Wednesday ONLY. The Adoration Chapel will not be open on Thursdays or Fridays for the time being. In order to ensure everyone's safety, some sanitation protocol is necessary. Upon arrival, adorers must sanitize with the provided hand sanitizer. Masks should be worn at all times within the Church building. When finished praying, adorers must sanitize their spot using a spray bottle that will be provided. Instructions will be posted by the sign in table. To Read more click on the title of this article
NOTICE: the following events for Grouping 101 are now cancelled or suspended based on school closings and directives from the diocese. Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and the Sacrament of Confirmation are postponed until further notice. Bishop Zubik has asked parishes with a May confirmation date to reschedule. We need your help in a short survey to determine when we should reschedule. You can find it at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VG36FFN. Thanks for your help in this matter.
In the about Document section you will find the letter from Bishop David A. Zubik outlining the precautions that the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will begin to follow. Please become familiar with these precautions while maintaining healthy practices outside of church also. God Bless
All Saints Parish 8th grade Children's Faith Formation is presenting the Living Stations for prayer and reflection on Tuesday, April 7 at All Saints Church at 7 PM. ASP Children's Faith Formation students and parents are to attend this instead of the regular session. All parishioners, families and guests are invited to come and pray along.
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Service will take place Sunday March 8th - 1PM at St. Bonaventure Church. This Sacrament is for the aged and for anyone of any age whose health is impaired due to age, surgery, physical or emotional difficulties. It is Christ’s healing touch! Refreshments will be served following the anointing in the Gathering Space. Registration is recommended, if you wish to be anointed. Please call the Parish Office by Monday, March 2nd to register 412-486- 2606 x 101 MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM to 3PM. *INFORMATION NEEDED WHEN CALLING TO REGISTER: *Name(s) of person(s) receiving the Sacrament *Address and Phone number *Number of people attending
There will be a homemade lasagna dinner on Saturday March 28th on the 2nd floor of the social hall from 3-7pm. Adult tickets will be $15.00 and children will be $5.00. The tickets will be on sale before and after Mass. For tickets please call Barb Kaefer @ 412.512.7996 or email @ barbkaefer@yahoo.com.
It’s that time of the year again and lent is fast approaching. Why not do yourself a favor and order some home made pierogies. Cop Out Pierogies will be supplying the sale this year. All pierogies come 14 to a bag. Order forms can be filled out, placed in an envelope with “Holy Spirit Pierogie Sale” written on it and dropped into the collection basket, online orders emailed to hspfundraiser@yahoo.com or by calling 412-492-7536. All orders are due no later than February 29, 2020. Payment due upon pick up by cash or check made out to Holy Spirit Parish. Pick UP is Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 3 until 5 P.M in the school cafeteria.
Here on the home page under Parish Documents you will find a 4 page document that covers the most asked questions regarding Lent. This document comes from a friend of Fr. Gretz's courtesy of the Diocese of Davenport Catholic Newspaper. Question 1 - Where does the word Lent come from? The word it self comes from the Old English word for springtime.
For those parents of youth candidates from the Etna, Millvale, Glenshaw, Parish grouping, intending to make their Confirmation, there is a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 5th at 7:30 PM in Newmeyer Hall. Candidates and sponsors are not required to attend. Candidates for Confirmation are to attend a retreat on Saturday, February 29 from 10 AM to 5PM at SBP in Newmeyer Hall. They are encouraged to have sponsors join them for starting at 3PM. The retreat will conclude with the 4PM Mass, which will include a special blessing for all of our candidates. Candidates are welcome to sit with their sponsors and family for Mass. Confirmation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 7 PM at SBP with Bishop David Zubik.
It is traditional on the memorial of Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr that we bless throats. Throats will be blessed at the end of Mass at 6:40 AM at St Bonaventure and 8:00 AM at Holy Spirit, on Monday, February 3rd.
ST. ALOYSIUS HOAGIE SALE IS HERE Please support our upcoming hoagie sale and enjoy a delicious hoagie—Italian, Turkey, Roast Beef or Club. Extra order forms are available at the church entrances. The hoagies will be here for pick -up on the weekend of February 1st & 2nd. Orders due by January 28th.
HOLY SPIRIT PARISH PRESENTS TOY Story 4 Saturday, February 8, 2020 Holy Spirit School Cafeteria Doors open at 6:00 PM Movie starts at 6:30 PM Free Popcorn & Soda! Bring your family and friends for an evening of entertainment!