Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish
Established 1868
Rev. Lawrence R. Smith, Pastor |
1700 Harpster Street
(Troy Hill) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212-4393 |
Welcome to Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish!
Mass Schedule for
Saint Aloysius Parish and Most Holy Name Parish
Saint Aloysius Parish
Saturdays 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 11:00 a.m.
Saturdays 6:00 p.m.
Sundays 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
Our parish pictorial directory is finally finished. If you have participated in the directory, you can pick up your copy at the rectory from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
ALMSGIVING
In addition to helping those in need, almsgiving reminds
us that our heart’s desire is not met in worldly things, but
only in God. So, if you make a habit of giving up some
luxury for Lent, please consider taking the money you
would have spent and giving it to charity. You will see
an Offering Box that is marked on all sides with the
Charity for the week. This week alms will be taken for
our Burmese Immigrants living on Troy Hill. Other
Lenten Almsgiving opportunities include the Baby Bottle
Campaign, which will run until the end of Lent. Next
weeks’ Almsgiving will be for our Special Ed CCD Program.
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BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
There are bottles in the back of Church—some bottles
by the Baptismal font that are ready for your loose
change during these weeks of Lent. Your loose change
helps to finance the sonograms used to help save many
babies’ lives.
LENTEN MASS & STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Lenten Evening Mass is held every Monday in the
Church at 7:00 pm. Stations of the Cross are held each
Friday in Lent at 7:00 p.m. and every Sunday at 3:00 pm,
both in St. Anthony’s Chapel. Eucharistic Devotion is
held after Sunday’s Stations.
PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION
The evil we do to each other and the ways we fail to do
good are ever present in our loves and in our prayer.
The season of Lent allows us to find the strength to renounce
evil, to quench our thirst for reconciliation and
unity, and to live again in the grace of baptism. All of us
are encouraged to share in the joy and renewal of the
sacrament of reconciliation. During Lent, private confessions
will be offered Saturdays from 12 - 12:30 p.m.
and after the 6 p.m. Mass. All are invited to partake in
the Communal Reconciliation Service at Holy Spirit Parish
(Farragut Street in Millvale) on Tuesday, March
30th at 7:00 p.m. Several Priests will be available for
confession that evening.
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY
Most Holy Name Parish - Lenten Bible Study each
Thursday during Lent from 7-8 p.m. in Room 104 of the
school building. Title: “Treasures Uncovered: The Parables
of Jesus,” presented by Deacon Greg Jelinek.
St. Aloysius Parish - Lenten Bible Study Thursday,
March 4, 11, & 18 from 1-2 p.m. in the Social Hall. Title:
“The Gospel of Matthew,” presented by Fr. Jim Garvey.
Most Holy Name School Hall
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Adults: $8.50
Take/Out: $9.00
Children: $5.00
Choice of Hand-Breaded Fried Fish, Baked Fish,
Crab Cakes, Shrimp Basket, or Cheese Pizza.
Sides include macaroni & cheese, fries, halushki,
cole slaw, stewed tomatoes, applesauce, dessert
and beverage.
Take outs are available by calling 412-231-2196.
FISH FRY HELPERS NEEDED…
Give a little time this Lent to help out with our Lenten
Fish Fry's on Fridays. Can your family give up a Friday
to help? Can you give a few
hours of prep work during the
day on Fridays? Some of the
prep work includes brewing coffee,
getting the fish batter
ready, and some other very easy
tasks. If you can’t help during
the day, how about helping us
serve the dinners? We could use your help this year!
Please let Don know by calling him at 412-301-0821
or email him at dcerra572@comcast.net
ATTENTION BAKERS
We are in need of our talented parish bakers to donate
a dessert for our weekly Fish Dinners. You may
drop your donation off at the school hall. We appreciate
your delicious donation!
COMPANIONS ON A JOURNEY
Can you imagine what it would be
like to go to a new country and start all
over again? New culture, language, surroundings
would all be scary and frustrating,
On February 24th some members of
the parish met with Catholic Charities and
listened how we as a parish could help
the refugees that are living in our area on
this journey. Now, we are asking the rest of the parish
if they would be interested in helping.
Do you like to shop? Do you like to clean, balance
your checkbook or be good parents? These are
all life skills that the refugees need guidance in. We are
looking for volunteers that would be interested in conducting
sessions with the refugees to help them with
these skills.
FESTIVAL MEETING
Our next Summer Festival Meeting will be held this
Wednesday, March 10th at 6:30 pm. All are invited to
attend—new ideas are welcomed!
CCD INFORMATION
There will be no CCD classes on Sunday, March 14, or Sunday, April 4th. CCD cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced on WPXI Channel 11.
*$10,000 cash raffle
*nightly dinners
*nightly entertainment
*bingo
*new games and prizes
*Saturday Alumni Nite.
*April 18, 9:00 a.m.
St. Aloysius Church
*March 14, 11:00 a.m.
IT’S HOCKEY SEASON AT MHN!
Please come out and cheer on the players. Games are scheduled every Wednesday and Thursday, except for Holy Thursday, April 1. Games are played at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 p.m.
EDUCATION MEETING
All parishioners, especially parents of CCD and Cardinal Wright students, are invited and encouraged to join our Education Committee. This committee helps to maintain educational standards and helps to ensure that all children registered in the parish receive their sacraments.
*Thursday, March 11, 6:30 p.m., at St. Aloysius
*Thursday, May 13, 6:30 p.m., at Most Holy Name
MARCH IS DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH
Most Holy Name Parish will celebrate Disabilities
Awareness Sunday next Sunday, March 14th. This
event will be celebrated at the 9:00 a.m. Mass, followed
by a breakfast in our School Hall. Students from our
Special Education Program will actively participate in
the liturgy. All are welcome...come join us and learn
about our abilities, not our disabilities.
WE WANT YOU!!!!!
The Special Education program is looking for volunteers to serve God’s Special People. Volunteers may choose to pray for our program and students; volunteer on Saturday mornings; or assist in making and organizing class materials. If you can help, please call the parish office of Most Holy Name at 412-231-2994.
Save the Date....ANNUAL ST. ANTHONY NIGHT AT THE RACES
The Annual St. Anthony Lyceum Night at the Races will
be held on Saturday, March 20th. Doors open at 6:30
pm, Dinner is served at 7:00 pm, and Post Time is 8:00
pm. Admission is $10, $15 at the door. Admission includes
dinner (Stuffed chicken breast, garlic roasted
potatoes, green beans and salad); beer and mixers.
There will be 10 races & 1 auction race.
Raffles include an autographed Sidney Crosby Jersey
and 2 Pens tickets March 28th. For tickets, please call
412-231-2994, ext. 0.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY
A postcard has been sent to the parents of children in high school asking to reply with their preference as when the best time for the High School Youth Ministry should meet. If you did not receive a postcard and would like to put your input in, please email Jess Campbell at mhnyouthmin@gmail.com or call her at 412-559-0348. As soon as we have feedback as to when the High School Youth Ministry should meet, we will let you know.
YOUTH FEST SCHEDULE
Youthfest is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and provides a safe & friendly faith-based environment once a month
Join Youthfest for our very own game show night in the Lyceum from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Bring a friend! Prizes awarded. Pizza, pop, and snacks also. Saturday, May 15th
Youthfest will host its first traditional scavenger hunt. Bring a friend. Prizes will be awarded for the team who finds the most items. Don’t forget….pizza and pop!
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MEETING
The Parent/Child Meeting for First Holy Communion will
take place on Thursday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the
MHN School Hall. This meeting is for all the children
who are going to receive the sacrament
and their parents/guardians. If
you have questions, please contact
Steven Swank at 412-231-3002 or
mhncre@yahoo.com
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
The sacrament of First Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 9:00 a.m. mass at Most Holy Name on Sunday, May 2. The parent/child meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 24th, at 6:30 p.m., in Most Holy Name School Hall. If you have any questions or need more information, contact Steven Swank at 412-231-3002.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 28 through July 2, 2010, at St. Aloysius Parish
CHAPEL SANCTUARY CANDLE
Anyone wishing to have the Sanctuary Candle in St. Anthony’s Chapel or Most Holy Name Church lit for one week in memory of a loved one may do so by forwarding the name to the rectory with $20. We have many dates open for 2010. Please specify in the candle is for the Church or the Chapel, and make your check out accordingly.
MASS INTENTIONS
We have many dates available for Mass Intentions
for 2010. There are openings for daily Masses,
beginning in March. A ‘For the People’ intention
will be reserved for every Wednesday. We also
have many openings for the 7:30 am Mass on Sundays.
Masses can be scheduled by contacting the
rectory.
TAKING UP THE GIFTS
Every week at Mass, we bring up the gifts of bread and wine that become the body and blood of Christ. If you have a Mass for the intention of a loved one, friend, or relative, please let one of our ushers know if you would like to bring up the gifts at offertory. Children are encouraged to participate in this Holy Offering. Please consider being a part of this very simple but important ministry.
ST. ANTHONY LYCEUM
The men of St. Anthony's Lyceum would like your help in keeping their list of those currently serving in both active and reserve military. Please call the rectory at 412-231-2994 Extension 0 or email stanthonylyceum@gamil.com.
Please Note that there is NO SUNDAY BINGO anymore at Most Holy Name
CEMETERY LOTS AVAILABLE
Cemetery lots are available in Most Holy Name Cemetery. Please call the rectory office for more information at 412-231-2994.
please call the parish office at 412-231-2994.
please see this week's bulletin.