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Saint Pio of PietrelcinaB l a w n o x / H a r ma r- p a r t of th e L ow e r A l l e gh e n y V al l ey g r o u p i n g of p a r i s h e s -Saint Joseph ParishO’Hara/ Fox Chapel342 Dorseyville RoadPittsburgh, PA 15215412-963-8885Email: mSaint Juan Diego ParishSharpsburgSaint John Cantius ChurchMadonna of Jerusalem ChurchSaint Mary Church209 9th StreetPittsburgh, PA 15215412-784-8700Email: .orgSaint Pio of Pietrelcina ParishBlawnox/ HarmarSaint Edward ChurchSaint Francis of Assisi Church450 Walnut StreetPittsburgh, PA 15238412-828-4066Email: sted-fran@verizon.netLower Allegheny ValleyMass ScheduleSaturday Vigil Masses4:00 pm4:30 pm5:00 pmSunday Masses8:00 am9:00 am9:30 am10:00 am11:00 am11:00 amSaint Francis of Assisi ChurchSaint Joseph ChurchSaint Scholastica ChurchSaint Edward ChurchSaint Joseph ChurchSaint John Cantius Church(Korean Mass)11:30 am12:00 NoonSaint Mary ChurchSaint Scholastica ChurchWeekday Masses8:00 amSaint Joseph ChurchMonday thru Friday9:00 amMadonna of JerusalemMonday, Tuesday & WednesdaySaint Edward ChurchThursday, Friday & Saturday10:00 amSaint Scholastica ParishAspinwall/ Fox Chapel/ O’Hara309 Brilliant AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15215412-781-0186Email: mSaint Joseph ChurchMadonna of Jerusalem ChurchSaint Scholastica ChurchSaint Scholastica ChurchMonday thru FridaySacrament of Reconciliation- Confession Every Saturday9:30 -10:15 amSaint Edward Church11:30 - 12:00 Noon Saint Joseph Church3:30 - 4:00 pmMadonna ChurchEvery Tuesday6:30 - 7:15 pmSaint Scholastica Church

APRIL 28, 2019SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCYClergy PersonnelFather Dale DeNinno, Pastor- AdministratorFather Michael Decewicz, Parochial VicarMASSES FOR THE WEEKDirector of A.R.M. (Addiction Recovery Ministry )Father Paul Merkovsky, Parochial VicarDeacon Robert WertzFather Hyeong Cheol Lee, Korean CommunityFather Dozie Egbe, In Residence:St. Pio of Pietrelcina ParishFather John Mark Ogu, In Residence:St. Juan Diego ParishParish StaffAdministrative Assistant, Marilyn Welsh .412-828-4066Business Manager, Peter Yohe .412-828-4066Director of Faith Formation, Delia Barr 412-963-8885(x 301)Director of Music, Shari Whitico .412-828-4066Youth Ministry Director, Meredith Troyan.412-781-0186Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic AcademyPrincipal, Mr. Mark Grgurich, .412-781-7927www.cdtca.orgAdministrative Center450 Walnut Street, Blawnox, PA 15238Office .412 -828 -4066 FAX .412- 828- 3084E-mail .sted-fran@verizon.netOffice HoursMonday: Noon - 4:30 pmTuesday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pmTOLL FREE VICTIMS ASSISTANCE HOTLINE:1-888-808-1253DID YOU KNOW ? of the generosity of the people who belong to SaintScholastica Parish, Saint Padre Pio Parish, Saint JosephParish and Saint Juan Diego Parish? Through the effortsof our young people and their parents in the FaithFormation Program, single decade rosaries in black andgold were made, donations were given for their purchase,and an amazing total of 1,337.75 was collected. Thatmoney was given to the Chimbote Foundation through theDiocese of Pittsburgh which helps to support the missionwork in Chimbote, Peru. Our families also collected cansof soup for the Fox Chapel Backpack for Hunger whichserves our local community.Many thanks to everyone who helped, participated, andmade such generous donations. God bless you all.Divine Mercy Devotions Please join usto pray the Divine Mercy Devotionson Divine Mercy Sunday, April 28TH at 3:00 pmin Saint Edward Church(450 Walnut Street, Blawnox).Sunday of Divine MercySunday8:00 a.m.April 28For the welfare of our grandchildren10:00 a.m. Mimi Damico (Arva and Sal Orlando)MondayApril 29 Saint Catherine of Siena(Rich and Wanda Hughes)TuesdayApril 30 Saint Pope Pius VWednesday May 1 Saint Joseph the WorkerThursday9:00 a.m.May 2 Saint AthanasiusFor the people of Saint Padre Pio ParishFriday9:00 a.m.May 3 Saints Philip and James Joseph Gonot (Marian Flowers)Saturday9:00 a.m.May 4 Easter Weekday Robert Anderson (Family)Third Sunday of EasterSunday8:00 a.m10:00 a.m.May 5The 59TH Wedding Anniversary of Al and Marie Gerard V. Eibel (Wanda and Family)Sanctuary Candles for the Week of April 28, 2019Saint Edward For an increase in vocations to the PriesthoodSaint Francis of Assisi A special intentionDaily Mass: Week of April 298:00 am9:00 am10:00 amSaint JosephMadonnaSaint EdwardSaint ScholasticaFr. Paul MerkovskyFr. John Mark OguFr. Dale DeNinnoWeekend Masses: May 4-5Saturday Vigil4:00 pm4:30 pm5:00 pmSaint JosephMadonna of JerusalemSaint ScholasticaFr. Dale DeNinnoFr. Paul MerkovskyFr. Mike DecewiczSunday8:00 am9:00 am9:30 am10:00 am11:00 am11:30 am12:00 NoonSaint FrancisSaint JosephSaint ScholasticaSaint EdwardSaint JosephSaint MarySaint ScholasticaFr. Mike DecewiczFr. Dale DeNinnoFr. Paul MerkovskyFr. Mike DecewiczFr. Dale DeNinnoFr. Paul MerkovskyFr. Mike Decewicz

APRIL 28, 2019SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCYSpecial Easter ThanksSo many parishioners had-a-hand in adding to thebeauty and splendor of our Easter celebration in each of the sixchurches of the Lower Allegheny Valley grouping of parishes.Thank you to everyone who helped to decorate the altars andsanctuaries inSaint Francis of Assisi Church (Harmar),Saint Edward Church (Blawnox), Saint Scholastica Church(Aspinwall), Madonna Church (Sharpsburg), Saint Mary Church(Sharpsburg), and Saint Joseph Church (O’Hara). Your hardwork does not go unnoticed and it is vey much appreciated.To the musicians, cantors and choir members: HolyWeek and Easter would not have been the glorious celebrationthat it was without the glad sound of your voices and skill at thepiano, organ and other musical instruments.Dear Parishioners,Seeing is believing so the saying goes. Thomasthe apostle was not content with the word of his peerswho told him that the Lord was alive. He wanted to see forhimself. And even more, he wanted to examine the nailprints in the hands and feet of Jesus.How much easier it was for Thomas than it is for us.Seeing Jesus in the flesh prompted him to utter thosefamous words of faith: “ My Lord and my God.” Wouldthat we were so privileged to be in the real presence ofthe Lord and be able to examine the living person of Jesus Christ. There would be no hesitation on our part inspeaking the same words which came from the mouth ofThomas.Our sight is everything and it moves us forward. Oureyes are open to all that can be seen and words that canbe read. How frightening it is, therefore, when our sightfails and eyeglasses no longer serve their purpose. Theworld becomes a dark and fearful place.In the death and burial of Jesus, life for Thomas andthe other apostles became a dark and fearful place.Without Jesus it was as though they could no longer see.But then, it was learned that the tomb was empty andwitnesses spoke of Jesus as risen. Suddenly, thedarkness vanished and there He stood in the midst ofthem,extending the assurance of peace.Sisters and Brothers, with our eyes wide open we areasked to move forward in faith and speak the words “ MyLord and my God,” as though we can see the LivingChrist in the flesh. In the darkness of our lives, in thefearfulness of a world stumbling along, we must believethat Jesus is in our midst and speaks the assurance ofpeace. The peace that only He can give.May your faith grow ever strong and may you livealways in the assurance of the Lord’s peace.Father Dale DeNinnoTo those who assisted at the many Masses and otherliturgical services during Holy Week and Easter Sunday asLectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Greeters andUshers: thank you so much for your faithful service.To the behind-the-scenes money counters who spendmany hours in counting the generous donations made byparishioners, family members and friends. Your commitment oftime is most important and appreciated.To everyone who made special donations to the EasterFlower Fund in memory of loved ones. Your generosity makespossible the beauty of flowers that adorn each of the altars andsanctuaries of our churches.And finally: the priests of the Lower Allegheny Valleygrouping of parishes want you to know how grateful they are foryour prayers, support, Easter cards and gifts, and the sincerity ofyour care for them.May God continue to bless us one and all.LAV PARISH NEWSYouth Ministry “House” Fundraiser:This is the lastweekend. Kindly take an envelope of your choosing, place thesuggested amount inside, seal the envelope, and return it in thecollection basket at Mass. If all of the envelopes are taken andreturned, this fundraising effort will amount to 10,000. Makechecks payable to: Saint Scholastica Parish.Run for the Roses Race Night on Saturday, May 4TH has beencancelled due to low ticket sales. Those who pre-purchasedtickets may receive their refund this weekend after Mass in SaintJoseph Church or by contacting Rick Jankowski at412-963-0685.Tuesday Evening Confessions in Saint Scholastica Churchhas switched permanently to Thursday evenings from6:30 - 7:15 pm. Tuesday evening became problematic with thepriests schedules because of Faith Formation classes (CCD)with our young people and the 13 week Saint Anthony novena onTuesday evenings in Madonna of Jerusalem Church.The other regularly scheduled times for Confessions in ourother churches will remain the same: Saint Joseph Church onSaturdays from 11:30 am to 12:00 Noon; Madonna Church onSaturdays from 3:30 - 4:00 pm; and Saint Edward Church onSaturdays from 9:30 - 10:15 am.