Lenten Traditions
As we have entered this holy season of Lent, many folks look to deepen their relationship with God. A few very popular things to do during Lent are:
- Pray Stations of the Cross
- Online or 7:00pm in-person on Fridays at each church
- Take advantage of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Spend time in Eucharistic Adoration
- Every Tuesday in St. Louise church
- Exposition will begin immediately following the 9:00am Mass and end with Prayers for Healing and Benediction at 7:30pm.
Below are links to recordings of Stations of the Cross from each church. Additionally, the confession times for our parish are listed below the links.
Confession Times
- Tuesday:
- 6:30pm to 7:30pm - St. Louise de Marillac Church
- Saturday
- 11:30am to 12:30pm - St. Louise de Marillac Church
- 12:00pm to 12:30pm - St. Joan of Arc Church
Items for the Homeless Collection
A huge THANK YOU to all who donated to the Ladies of Charity collection for warm socks, gloves, hats, etc., for the needy. Once again, you came through in a BIG way with so many beautiful items. We are overwhelmed with your generosity and kindness, and It is truly a blessing to know so many people will benefit. God bless you all!
Also, please Save the Date:
Lenten Food Drive Saturday - Sunday, March 13 & 14
Thursday Night Bible Study – Romans: The Gospel of Salvation
Discover What It Means to "Be Saved"
Presented by Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, Romans: The Gospel of Salvation provides an authentically Catholic, comprehensive, and simple way to understand the overarching theme of Romans-salvation. This study will help you to make sense of Paul's passages regarding faith, works of the law and justification. Above all, it will help you to enter into a more meaningful relationship with Christ.
When: March 18 to May 6 2021 - Thursday Nights 7:00pm -8:30pm
Format - Virtual: Zoom Meeting with Small breakout groups of 8-12 following video
Host: Ginger Eisenbeis - ginger929@msn.con or 412-833-1669
Registration: Email Andy Hays at: andyhays222@smail.com
Study Guide & Materials: Purchase online at ascensionpress.com - Price $26.95 plus shipping
COVID Safety in Church
Over the past few weeks we have been pleasantly surprised with an increase in our Sunday Mass attendance. While this is great news, it also means that we all need to be more observant in how we sit in church. Some churches have decided to allow the ushers to seat folks socially distant in the pews. Ideally, we would like to give people the freedom to sit where they are most comfortable. However, with the increasing numbers of people wanting to attend Mass there is a need to be more aware of where we place ourselves in a pew. We are trying to be able to accommodate as many as possible while maintaining social distance but many people sit on the ends which makes it difficult to fit more. As we continue through Lent, consider being charitable to your fellow parishioners and sit in a pew so as to leave room for others to easily enter the pew after you. We certainly appreciate that everyone is being very mindful of the masking requirements and keeping socially distant. May all the sacrifices we make this Lent help us to be more united to Our Lord Jesus in the celebration of His greatst sacrifice on the cross for our sins.
Celebrating Traditions
Changing the World
March 8-14, 2021
Catholic Sisters Week shines a light on the spirituality, mission, and community building of women religious. Find out more about Catholic Sisters…explore the internet…visit a convent…pray with sisters and for them…and
Join with them in ministry - support the Felician Sisters after school program in Mooncrest (35-40 children from grades 1-6)
How? Bring healthy snacks for them (individual snack bars, Jello, pudding, applesauce, little bags of pretzels, peanut butter or cheese crackers, microwavable macaroni and cheese, etc.- be creative and think healthy.)
Bring snacks to the table at the entrance of LeGras Hall or the Faith Formation Office at St. Joan of Arc or give a donation via the collection basket. Mark your envelope Snacks for Mooncrest or give your envelope directly to Sr. Faith.
Thank you!
St. Catherine Labouré parishioners, are invited to join the 40 Days for Life Campaign and help save babies and bring hope to young women in despair by praying together for an hour or more in front of Planned Parenthood on Friday, March 26 anytime from 1:00pm to 7:00pm (933 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222).
When two or more are gathered in His name, He will be there. Jesus can change hearts, all we need to do is pray! Please sign up via the link below or on the sign-up boards that will be in the back of the Church. Contact Tom Natali (tjnatali@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
Easter Nut Roll Sale - Appalachia Work Camp
- Payment/Order Forms due no later than Monday, March 22,2021
- Make checks payable to: AWC
- Pick-Up: Gathering Place of St. Joan of Arc Church (please wear a mask) on Wednesday, March 31,2021 and Thursday, April 1,2021 5:00-7:00pm
- Drop order form off in the vestibules of St. Joan of Arc Church or St. Louise de Marillac Church.
- Click on the purple link below for an order form.
St. Louise de Marillac School Lenten Fish Fry
