Epiphany is a day to make our homes glitter with the exuberance of gold, frankincense and myrrh. It's the customary day to bless the home for the New Year, although this blessing is fitting whenever you can gather the household in January. There are many variations of the Epiphany Home Blessing, one of the simpler ones is quoted below. It can be prayed as part of mealtime grace, and it can be embellished by writing with chalk above the front door "20 + C + M + B + 20" (the initials of the three holy kings, Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar, or the first letters of the Latin inscription: Christus mansionem benedicat—May Christ bless this home.). Then everyone walks from room-to-room sprinkling the home with holy water, a sign of the River Jordan. A twig from the Christmas tree makes a fine sprinkler. You can pray: God of Bethlehem and of Cana, God of Jordan's leaping waters in baptism you bring us into your family. You wed us, embracing us as your beloved. May we fill this home we have made with kindness to one another, with hospitality to guests, and with abundant care for every stranger. By the gentle light of a star, guide home all who seek you on paths of faith, hope and love, where we will join the angels in proclaiming your praise: Glory in heaven and peace on earth, now and forever. Amen.
Saturday, January 11, 2020 Holy Spirit School Cafeteria Doors open at 6:00 PM Movie starts at 6:30 PM Come see E.T. Free Popcorn & Soda! Bring your family and friends for an evening of entertainment!
Our parish grouping will once again have a combined choir this Christmas for Midnight Mass, which will be celebrated at St. Bonaventure. All who would like to sing or play a musical instrument are invited to participate. A rehearsal will be held in the school building at All Saints Church on Wednesday, December 18th at 7:00PM. If you are interested, please call the All Saints parish office (412-781-053
Saturday, January 18, 2020 Sponsored by All Saints Men’s Club You’re getting cabin fever this winter ans you’re looking for a fun night our, please join us! POST TIME for he first race is 8:00PM in the Activities Building FREE ADMISSION Must be over 21 to attend To buy a horse, or if you have any questions, please call John at 412-781-5421.
There will be one double Pittsburgh catholic issue over the Christmas Holidays: Due to a new policy, the December 20 Pittsburgh Catholic will be a double issue covering the remainder of 2019. Weekly publication will resume with the issue of Friday, January 3rd.
“The Light is On For You!” is an initiative of the Diocese of Pittsburgh to encourage Catholics to avail themselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confession is a wonderful opportunity to set aside our sinful ways and to draw closer to our Lord. Confession will be available on Wednesday, December 11th from 6:00-9:00 PM at St Bonaventure Church and Holy Spirit Church and in every Catholic parish in the Diocese.
This Christmas, come celebrate the Birth of Jesus with All Saints Youth Theater as they perform THE PROMISE A full-length Christmas Musical Follow the Christmas story through the eyes of Mary and Joseph, Bethlehem, the Shepherds, and the Magi, The Promise not only shares the wonder of Christmas through the birth of Christ but, more particularly it imparts the lasting impression His birth had on those who witnessed it. With almost forty cast members, All Saints Youth Theater invites you to join this journey with them as they bring the first Christmas to life! One weekend only. Performances at: Friday, December 13 at 7:00 pm Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 pm Sunday, December 15 at 3:30 pm Suggested donation at the door $7/person or $30/family. All Saints Church Activities Building
Sunday December 15th Noon - 3pm - Famous Train Show with Great activities for all ages. Refreshments, Crafts and Cupcake Decorating. No charge for this celebration—but RSVP by December 12 for planning purposes. BRING THE KIDS! EVERYONE IS INVITED!! Please call or text Russ (412-600-7771) no later than Dec. 12th. Sponsored by St. Aloysius Christian Mothers & Women’s Guild. Very Special Guest - Santa Claus
Another Free Family Movie Night will be held on Saturday, December 14th. The featured movie "The Lion King" (2019 version) will be shown in the Holy Spirit Parish Cafeteria. Doors open at 6:00 PM. The movie will begin at 6:30 PM. Bring blankets and pillows and some friends if you’d like. Free popcorn and drinks will be provided! See you there!
One Thanksgiving Mass for our Grouping ; 9:00 AM Mass on Thanksgiving Day at St. Bonaventure, canned food and other non-perishable grocery items will be collected for distribution through the Food Pantry at North Hills Community Outreach. Please come prepared to share. “For I was hungry and you gave me food…” (Mt. 25:35)
There will be a meeting of the Christian Mothers on Monday, November 18th at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. Hosted by #3 Holy Spirit Guild. All ladies within the Grouping are encouraged to join us. Please bring canned or boxed foods or other nonperishable items for the food pantry.
The students, staff, and faculty of Blessed Trinity Academy would like to invite all Veterans to join us for a Prayer Service and small reception on November 11th starting at 8:30AM in Marian Hall for donuts and coffee. We will then have a Prayer Service at St. Mary of the Assumption Church at 9:15AM. We would like to thank the men and women of the United States Armed Forces for risking their lives to defend America. This is also an opportunity for students and service members of our community to reflect on the importance of peace. Veterans Day encourages all of us to reflect on the value of harmony in our daily interactions and lives.
The first of the Free Family Movie Nights of the season will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23rd. The featured movie "The Secret Life of Pets 2" will be shown in the Holy Spirit Parish Cafeteria. Doors open at 6:00 PM. The movie will begin at 6:30 PM. Bring blankets and pillows and some friends if you’d like. Free popcorn and drinks will be provided! See you there!
SUNDAY November 17, 2019 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM All Saints Activities Building Trim your pine trees, bushes and bring your own greens. Scotch, Douglas, Frazier, or Balsam Pines are very easy to work with. Blue Spruce and White Pine are not recommended: make sure that all pieces are at least eight inches long. You will need to fill a laundry basket (packed). KEEP GREENS OUTSIDE SO THEY STAY FRESH. If you are unable to find greens, wire or frame, they can be ordered. LIMITED SEATING REGISTER EARLY For more information or to make a reservation call Marsha Warner 412-487-8518 Reservation and order forms can be found in the Gathering Space
As you prepare to celebrate our country's Thanksgiving holiday, gather with your Etna neighbors to give thanks to God for all the blessings in your life! Wednesday, November 27th, 7:00 pm All Saints Church 19 Wilson Street - Etna, PA 15223 Questions: Call (412) 781-0530. Preaching this year is Rev. Dr. Donn Ed, Pastor of First Congregational Church of Etna. Monetary and non-perishable food offerings (canned or boxed food) will go to Etna’s Bread of Life Food Pantry. Reception to follow in the Activities Building.
A regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 5th after reciting the rosary at 6:30 PM in church. The cake committee for this evening will be Charlotte Neely, Hazel Reynolds and Dolly Rothert. Hope to see you.
Each year, our parishes celebrate a Mass of Remembrance for families who have lost a loved one during the past year. St. Aloysius will have the Mass of Remembrance on Saturday, Nov 2nd at the 4pm Mass. Holy Spirit will have the Mass of Remembrance on Sunday, Nov 3rd at the 11am Mass. St. Bonaventure will take place at the 10am Mass on Sunday, Nov 3rd and All Saints at the 11:30am Mass. Next of kin should have received a letter from the parish office informing them of this special Mass. Family members are encouraged to attend as well. Following the homily, the names of each of the deceased members will be read aloud and family members will have the opportunity to come up and light the candle with the name of their loved one inscribed.
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Do you enjoy Donut Sun-day? If you do, our next Donut Sunday will be October 27th after the 7:30AM & 10:00AM Masses. Both socials will be held in the gathering space immediately following mass. It’s a great chance to meet old & new friends in our EGM Grouping! Hope you can join us!
The Annual Blessing of Animals will take place on Saturday, October 5th at NOON in front of Holy Spirit Church. The tradition, held at many churches, comes from St. Francis of Assisi (whose feast is October 4th). St. Francis realized that animals are an integral part of God’s plan and creation. This blessing is primarily for domestic animals. Dog and cats should be on leashes. Birds, rabbits and hamsters in cages. Perhaps you might want to discern whether your pet would be “comfortable” with other animals. Borough ordinances regarding disposal of animal waste will apply! As always, voluntary collection of pet food items will be welcomed and distributed to animal shelters and to our senior citizens for their personal pets.