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: 27 December 2023

Octave of the Nativity - High Mass at 10 a.m.

A High Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 1, 2024, the Octave of the Nativity. The Veni Creator (the hymn to the Holy Ghost) will be sung before Mass to invoke God’s protection and guidance in the new year. The faithful may gain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions by assisting at the Veni Creator.

Because January 1st falls on a Monday, the obligation to attend Mass that day is not in effect for 2024. This is particular law in the United States, as decreed by the Conference of Bishops.

: 21 December 2023

Requiescat in Pace - Father Alvin Gutierrez

Father Alvin Gutierrez, a priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh for 63 years, and who served the Latin Mass Community at St. Boniface Church for decades, died on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

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Visitation on Friday, December 22, 3–7 p.m. at O’Brien’s Funeral Home, 3724 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Telephone: 412-766-1680.

Visitation in church on Saturday, December 23, 8–10 a.m., at Saint Cyril of Alexandria Church, 3854 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Funeral Mass follows at 10 a.m., celebrated by Bishop David Zubik, with homilist Rev. Dam Nguyen.

Obituary here.

Requiem aeternam dona ei Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei.
Requiescat in pace. Amen.

: 09 December 2023

Rorate Mass - 6 a.m. December 14th

Join us for an Advent tradition! On Thursday, December 14th, there will be a Rorate Mass at 6 a.m. It is called “Rorate” from the opening words of the Introit from the Mass of Our Lady in Advent, and is celebrated before day-break with the church illuminated only by candlelight. For those wishing additional light in order to follow with a missal, please bring your own candle.

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To see more picture's from last year's Rorate Mass, go here.

: 17 November 2023

Novena to the Immaculate Conception Nov. 29 – Dec. 7

The theme of this year's novena leading up to the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8 is "The Biblical Prefiguration of Our Lady." The novena begins on Wednesday, November 29.

Requiescat in Pace - Maria Rikk

Maria Rikk died on Monday, October 9, 2023, at age 84.

Visitation is on Thursday, October 12 from 3-7 PM at Perman Funeral Home, 923 Saxonburg Boulevard, Shaler Twp., 15223.

A Requiem Mass will be offered for Mrs. Rikk at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 13 at Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish.

Obituary here.

Requiem aeternam dona ei Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei.
Requiescat in pace. Amen.