25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 18, 2022
Children's Liturgy starting this Sunday
Calling all families for children ages 4-9! We are starting up Children's Liturgy at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick Church on September 18. Liturgy of the Word for Children is a program in which the Sunday scripture readings are proclaimed and explained on a level appropriate to children ages 4 to 9.
Children will be dismissed after the opening prayer to join adult leaders and then rejoin their families at the Presentation of the Gifts. Any child in this age group may participate – no registration is necessary. Children's Liturgy will be held the first and third Sunday of every month at St. Patrick's Church.
Be sure to stay tuned for our Spanish Children's Liturgy at Miraculous Medal!
Also, we are still looking for volunteers to help run Children's Ministry! Please reach out to Renee Barry if you are interested at renee.poutous.barry@gmail.com.
Looking for Life Teen Core Team Members!
We are looking for volunteers to be part of our Life Teen Core Team! Responsibilities including helping with Life Teen every other Sunday night, from 6:30-8 p.m., starting on September 25! We cannot have this program without a Core Team! Please reach out to our new youth minister Rachael Kriger if interested at rkriger@romeroparish.org or 412-605-2384!
We are also accepting volunteers to help with EDGE Middle School, which is every other Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m., starting on September 28. Our immediate need is Life Teen, though!
Fr. Carmen's September Update
Ministry Fair!
Scripture Class Starting in October!
Ever wonder why there are two versions of the Our Father in the Bible? And why the Gospel of John is so different from the others? Give yourself a chance to learn more about the four Gospels in a 5-week scripture study program “Introduction to the Gospels” that begins Wednesday Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at Miraculous Medal Church Hall.
The program will be facilitated by Fr. Carmen and Dennis Gehrlein, one of our parishioners who is a former Passionist religious with a degree in Sacred Scripture from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. The sessions are for everyone, even if you have limited or no Bible background and are simply curious to learn more.
The program will take place for 5 Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Come to one or all of the sessions. You just might be surprised to learn how scripture can really speak to your own life experience today.
Grief Support Group to Begin
Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences we face in life. Often we feel like we are alone in our grief. Realizing this is a reality for many, our parish will sponsor a 5-week grief support group beginning Oct. 8. It will take place Saturdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Sacred Heart lounge in St. Patrick Center. For more information or to register, please contact the parish office.
Join the Children's Choir
We are excited to begin a new Children’s Choir at St. Oscar Romero Parish. If you have a child in third to eighth grade who likes to sing, please consider joining this group to enhance our worship with joyful angelic voices. Rehearsals will begin in October and the children will sing once a month at a weekend liturgy.
Please contact Anthony Milbower at 724-255-1566 for more information.
Please contact Anthony Milbower at 724-255-1566 for more information.
Upcoming Events
- Sept. 20 - There will be a Respect for Life meeting at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick's Center. All are welcome to join us in prayer and discussion.
- Sept. 25 - Join us after each morning Mass at each church building for the Ministry Fair!
- Sept. 29 - Join us for a Holy Hour of Prayer, planned with the teachings of three Doctor Saints. We will meet at 7 p.m. in St. Patrick Church.
“A single act of love makes the soul return to life.”
