Lottery Calendars are now available. For $25 each you have a chance to win Cash every day of the year with special prizes for certain 9 days of the year. The calendars make great gifts for Christmas, Birthday , Thank You, or maybe just being kind to someone gifts. To purchase calendars, stop at the Administration Building at St. Aloysius Church - 3616 Mt. Troy Road, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or complete the form under documents on the left hand side of this page, put in an envelope marked “Year-Long Lottery” along with your payment, and drop in any of our four church collections, or mail it to: ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH, 3616 MT. TROY ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212. Please make checks payable to Holy Spirit Church.
There is a new Mass intention form for your use when requesting a Mass for your Loved ones. The form can be found under documents on the left hand side of this page.
As on January 4, 2021 our Grouping will become a new parish, there will be a new procedure for scheduling Masses. We will have just ONE Mass Book for scheduling all Mass Intentions for our four buildings. We are in the process of finalizing that procedure. PLEASE NOTE that due to a change in accounts, ALL MASS STIPEND CHECKS are to be made payable to “St. Bonaventure”
Tickets are available at the side and back entrances of SAC. Tickets valid Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. The winning number is based on the evening lottery drawing. Tickets are $5.00. For information, call Suzy Johns at 412821 2404.
Saturday, September 26 starting at 9am. Light breakfast will be served and physical distancing will be observed. Please wear a mask until seated. Hope to see you there!
You are welcome to view this Assembly online at our website, www.EGMCatholic.org, or on our Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/PittsburghCatholicGrouping101. Because I know many of our parishioners don't have access to the internet, there are in person watch sessions at each of our church buildings: Tuesday, 1 September 2020, St. Bonaventure Church, 1:30-3:00 PM; Tuesday, 1 September 2020, All Saints Church, 6:30-8:00 PM; Wednesday, 2 September 2020, Holy Spirit Church, 1:30-3:00 PM; Wednesday, 2 September 2020, St. Aloysius Church, 6:30-8:00 PM. The Parish Assembly is an opportunity to see where we are in the merger process and...click on the title to read more
Please visit this site to register the date for your child to receive Confirmation: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c45aeaf2fa5fd0-grouping1 You are welcome to participate in any of the four sessions, first come, first served. When you register, please use your child’s name and the quantity of guests is “1”. Using a family email address is acceptable. CLICK ON THE TITLE TO ACTIVATE THE LINK...Thank you
It is that time of year again where we do our big recruiting push for our youth ministry programs! I am once more looking to grow our roster of adult volunteers for the upcoming year, as we continue to grow our ministry and reach more teens in our four parishes and community. There are various volunteer "roles" that we need filled this up coming year. Please pray about potentially joining our ministry in one of these capacities. To continue reading click on the title above
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.
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
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.