First Saturdays with Mary: The Blessed Mother requested that 5 First Saturdays be offered in reparation to her Immaculate Heart.
Join us at Ascension church on Saturday, May 4 and Saturday June 1 at 8:00am for the final two First Saturdays with Mary. The mornings with include:
1. Mass and Holy Communion
2. Confession within 8 days before or after the First Saturday
3. 5 decades of the Rosary prayed that day
4. 15 minutes of meditation on the mysteries
The Holy Day of the Lord’s Ascension will be celebrated this Wednesday evening May 8 and Thursday, May 9!
Forty days after Jesus’ Resurrection, the Lord ascended into the presence of the Father and the glory of Almighty God. Ascension Thursday is our annual celebration of this event which confirmed the Lordship of Jesus and his place at the right hand of God the Father.
For this Holy Day of Obligation, our Liturgies will begin on Wednesday, May 8 at 4:00pm (Saint Philip) and 5:30pm (Ascension).
On Ascension Thursday, Liturgies will be celebrated at 8:00am (Ascension) and 7:00pm (Saint Philip).
Thank you all for joining us for this glorious Ascension Holy Day of Obligation!
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Mary's Tea: Join us for an afternoon tea on May 15 from 11:00am to 1:00pm in Ascension Church Conner Hall.
The afternoon will include finger sandwiches, sweet breads, fruit, a variety of cakes, and tea. Following the meal, we will discuss Praying with Our Experiences and Stresses.
To register, call the Office of Faith Formation at 412-922-6388.
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Join us for an afternoon of music at Saint Philip Parish! On Pentecost Sunday the renowned handbell ensemble RING! PITTSBURGH will perform a free concert.
Starting at 3:00pm in Ascension Church (114 Berry Street, Pittsburgh PA 15205) this talented group is set to perform an enchanting 60-minute program featuring a variety of handbell music that promises to be a delight for all ages. Free-will offerings are welcome. A reception will be held in Conner Hall immediately following the concert.
RING! PITTSBURGH was founded in 2016 as an auditioned community of musicians skilled in the art of handbell ringing. The ‘seasoned’ ringers educate and entertain audiences across southwestern Pennsylvania and seek to advance the knowledge and awareness of the art of handbell ringing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the harmonious sounds of RING! PITTSBURGH.
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Saint Philip Travel Ministry will be visiting historic Marietta Ohio on Wednesday, May 29.
SAINT MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION BASILICA in Marietta, Ohio
Trip includes:
• Bus transportation to Saint Mary of the Assumption Basilica in Marietta, Ohio
• Tour of the new beautiful Basilica
• Celebration of Mass
• Lunch provided by Ladies of the Basilica
• Tour of the Basilica Museum
• 90 minute Boat Cruise
• Free Time to shop on charming Marietta’s Main Street
• Dinner Stop on your own
Cost is $149 per person which includes motorcoach transportation, group luncheon, riverboat cruise, all sightseeing and admissions, church donations and is fully escorted.
Call 412-922-6388 for reservations. Make checks payable to Wendt Touring. Full payment is required to hold a seat and it is non-refundable. Space is limited!
Please note: 6:30am departure from Ascension Church and 8:00pm return to Ascension.
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