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Sunday, April 21, 2024
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
8 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist, Rite II
A said service of Holy Communion
in the Chapel
9 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist, Rite II
A service at the Crossing,
with congregational hymns and organ music
11 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist, Rite II
A service at the High Altar in the Church
with music for choir, organ, and congregation
[This service will be Livestreamed]
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The 169th Annual Parish Meeting
of Calvary Church will be held
on Sunday, May 19, 2024
at 10 a.m., in the Parish Hall
Election of members of the Vestry and Parish Council
will take place and reports from the Wardens,
Treasurer and others will be given.
Please make every effort to attend.
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A Death in our Parish Family | |
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Amidst the ever present hope of Christ’s resurrection, it is with sadness that we share the news that longtime and faithful parishioner J. Lee O’Nan died on Sunday, April 14. A service honoring Lee will be held at Calvary on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. Please join us in holding his son, Stewart, his daughter-in-law, Trudy, and his other family and friends in your prayers.
Rest eternal grant to your servant, Lee, O Lord: And let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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We are very pleased to report that the Capital Campaign currently has 88 pledges and one-time gifts totaling $2,908,725 which is 49% of our $6,000,000 goal. While this is great progress, we need to have many more members participate in the Campaign. In order to facilitate this, we are offering several opportunities to learn about the Campaign and make it easy to pledge.
During the early phase of the Campaign we organized neighborhood Awareness Gatherings, mostly in members’ homes, to reach other members and share details about the Campaign. These were followed by individual meetings to solicit pledges to the Campaign. However, we understand that while an Awareness Gathering fits some members’ needs for information, not everyone wants to, or has the time to attend an informational meeting. To address that, and simplify the process, we are offering several ways for you to get the information you need to participate in the Campaign.
To that end, please send an email to us at campaign@calvarypgh.org:
1. If you would like to attend an Awareness Gathering. Once we have enough responses we will organize a meeting around the schedules of those who respond. As with all prior gatherings, this will be an informational meeting only; you will not be solicited at the meeting. Afterwards you will be contacted personally to discuss your participation in the campaign.
2. If you just have a few questions, either about the Campaign or methods to pay your pledge. The appropriate committee member will respond to you. All discussions are confidential and it is not necessary to discuss your pledge amount.
3. If you are ready to make your pledge, and want a pledge form. Please specify whether you would like to have a hard copy sent in the mail. Otherwise you will receive the form attached to an email.
All the above methods are also available ‘in person’ every Sunday in the Parish Hall before and after services. The Campaign Committee Co-Chairs and Ambassadors will be in the Parish Hall near the children’s progress chart and will happily address your questions and comments. They will have relevant documents available for you: the Campaign Case, the Campaign Project List, a List of Naming Opportunities, a description of the numerous “Ways of Giving,” and Campaign FAQ’s. As outlined above, you may also request to be put on the list for an Awareness meeting, request a pledge card or have a Campaign person contact you for specific questions.
We look forward eagerly to sharing the details about this critical campaign and to having you join us as we work together to meet the financial goals needed to preserve, sustain, and share Calvary’s buildings and mission!
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| The wonderful campaign video that was produced by our talented Rector, is now available for your viewing pleasure on YouTube. The link to watch it is https://youtu.be/oR-VBMGHrw0, or click the thumbnail below. As you are watching it, please take a minute to jot down any questions that it raises for you and bring them to one of our sessions for answers. | |
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Rabbi Aaron Bisno and the Rev. Jonathon Jensen will continue to teach a class together. We will focus on the great stories of Judaism in the Book of Genesis. The classes will be in person in McClintic Hall, also known as the choir room, on Sundays at 10 a.m. Sessions are recorded and available on Calvary’s YouTube page. All are welcome to attend.
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) at the 11 a.m. Service is a special time for children to pray, ask questions, and hear the good news of God’s love. The Sunday scripture readings are proclaimed and explained on a level appropriate to children ages 4-11. Any child in this age group may participate – no registration is necessary. Children are invited to gather with adult leaders after the Opening Prayer and process to the Refectory. They return to their families at the time of the Peace Offering. If you are running a little late and miss the beginning of the service, no worries! Drop in and join us in the Refectory.
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Open on Sundays from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and for other church events as published. Details at
https://www.calvarypgh.org/the-nursery
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Last week, Miss Elsa’s class discussed prayer as the way we communicate with God. The lesson included a review of formal
prayers, such as the Our Father, as well other forms such as art, movement, and music. As a hands-on activity, students enjoyed creating colorful “prayer paintings," learning that we can talk to God in many different ways!
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The older students explored the significance of the Last Supper, discussing how Jesus is viewed as the sacrificial lamb, akin to the lamb in Passover, and the importance of this symbolism in the context of Holy Communion.
The class then visited the Lady Chapel to view the altar and the items used during Holy Communion, discussing the roles of the deacon and priest, and the Episcopal belief in the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
The lesson concluded with an interactive activity where students handled model items used in the Liturgy of the Eucharist, such as the chalice and paten, helping them understand their use and significance in the liturgy. This educational experience helped deepen their understanding of their faith and the communal aspects of participating in Holy Communion.
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"For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” — John 6:33 | |
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Because the Pittsburgh Marathon route limits access
to Calvary on May 5, we will have a celebration of the
Holy Eucharist only at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The 5 p.m. service will be Livestreamed.
The Parish Council is hosting the second annual
Finish Line Party after the 5 p.m. May 5
Marathon Sunday service.
This party will provide a chance for parishioners
from all services to meet and celebrate Calvary.
Activities for all ages will include:
*Icebreaker BINGO
*Selfie photo station with horse racing photo props
*Make your own fascinator headpiece –
instructions and supplies provided
*Children’s Noodle Race (swimming pool noodles
decorated as horses)
*Hat parade and contest (wear your favorite headwear –
creative, crazy, whatever!)
We ask folks to bring a cold appetizer for eight
to share as we chat and play.
Sign-up sheets are on the table in the Parish Hall.
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The Calvary Creation Care Committee
You are invited to a work day with Grounded Strategies on Saturday, May 4 at 400 Sherwood Road, Wilkinsburg, 15221, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (lunch included). Activities include: Clean and stage outdoor spaces, Light fence line clean up, Minor outdoor prep items. Supplies will be included, but bring your outdoor tools if you like! Gloves, shovels, trowels, all the good stuff. This event is organized by Grounded Strategies, a Pittsburgh nonprofit that cleans up vacant lots and updates community spaces in the community. There is a sign up sheet on the table in the Parish Hall.
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Evening Prayer on Mondays and Thursdays will continue through the Easter Season. We will meet each Monday and Thursday through May 23 at 6 p.m. in the Lady Chapel. (The only exception is Ascension Day, Thursday, May 9, when Evensong will be offered at 7:30 p.m.). Please join us!
Praying at certain points of the day has its origins in Judaism and was practiced in the early church and monastic traditions. Evening Prayer is derived from the monastic prayer services and is one of the Daily Offices found in our Book of Common Prayer. The service of Evening Prayer is about 20 minutes long and includes Psalms, Scripture, and Prayers for the day (but no sermon or music).
If you have questions or are interested in helping to lead this service, please contact Steve Shandor (steve.shandor@gmail.com) or Michael Salmon (oriolefish@gmail.com).
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The Coventry Circle selection for May is The Marriage Portrait. Author Maggie O’Farrell brings the world of Renaissance Italy to jewel-bright life in this unforgettable fictional portrait of the captivating young duchess Lucrezia de’ Medici as she makes her way in a troubled court. There is a 20% discount to all purchasers on the book designated for Coventry Circle.
The Bookstore is open on Sunday from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the Bookstore at 412.661.0120 ext. 133 (please leave a message) or email at bookstore@calvarypgh.org and we will contact you. Cash, check, Discover®, MasterCard®, and Visa® along with touch-free payments are accepted.
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You can support the Calvary Bookstore both in-person and now online. Instead of using Amazon to find any books that you are interested in, please turn to Bookshop.org, type zip code 15206 in the Bookstore Near Me box, click on Calvary Bookstore, then the red Support this Shop! box. You will be taken to the Calvary Bookstore homepage on their site where you will find suggested readings. You can also use the search bar to find most any book your heart desires. The books will be sent directly to you.
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Spiritual Reflection –
Kate Bowler
Adult spiritual formation may be described as the step-by-step discovery of God’s presence in our lives and our personal transformation along the way. Calvary’s Spiritual Reflection meetings continue to be a regular and familiar forum for small group sharing and prayer.
For this term we use Kate Bowler’s Good Enough. Bowler is a Duke religion professor best known for her book, Everything Happens for a Reason (and other lies I've loved), written after her Stage IV cancer diagnosis at age 35. Good Enough is a collection of devotionals and prayers "overflowing with grace, good humor and clear-eyed counsel," says one reviewer.
Meetings are held in the Evans Room from 7-8 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday evening of each month. The meetings are hybrid, allowing “in person” conversation while others join remotely using Zoom. Our next meeting date is May 7.
Email Matt Muldoon (mattmuldoon@msn.com) or Sondra Krimmel (sskrimmel@gmail.com) for information or to be added to the email list. Please feel welcome to join us at any time.
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The Contemplative Prayer group meets for silent prayer and reflection, both in person and on Zoom Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Evans Room. For more info and a Zoom invitation, contact Lucy Weingartner at lweingartner20@gmail.com | |
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East Liberty Valley Historical Society Talk
“The Legacy of George Westinghouse,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in the Parish Hall. In this illustrated talk, David Bear, founding president of The Westinghouse Legacy, provides an update on developments in Westinghouse Park, including its arboretum certification, the city’s new master development plan, and an effort to archaeologically explore the historic site. He also will introduce a new project to honor and archive the Westinghouse legacy. This talk is part of the East Liberty Valley Historical Society’s Marilyn Evert Lecture Series.
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2024 Sacred Ground Dates Announced
Sacred Ground is part of the Beloved Community Initiative, the Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in our personal lives, our ministries, and our society.
There will be sessions of Sacred Ground going on at various locations throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh this year. Please encourage friends, family, fellow parishioners and other congregations or faith based groups to participate.
There are some very positive changes to Level 1 based on feedback from the surveys from participants. This will give us time to implement some of the new initiatives (less readings, more up to date articles, more discussion time, and only 8 sessions). We are also adding a "Sacred Ground" Level 2 for those who took Sacred Ground and want a deeper dive into the content, more research and/or more action oriented programming. The level 2 sessions consist of 6 sessions.
New Level 1 Session for Sacred Ground on Tuesdays at St. Thomas Church, Oakmont, at 6 p.m. Dinner will be provided.
New Level 2 Sacred Ground Sessions on Thursdays at St. Thomas Church, Oakmont, at 6 p.m. Dinner will be provided.
New Level 2 Sacred Ground Sessions on Wednesdays, through May 8, 2024 in the Conference Room at Calvary Church, East Liberty, at 6 p.m. Dinner will be provided.
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Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous; CYAM: Calvary Young Adult Ministry;
ESL: English as a Second Language
Friday April 19, 2024
Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury and Martyr, 1012
9:00 a.m. Soup Group Cooking
Saturday April 20, 2024
11:00 a.m. Mirizio/LaScola Baptism
6:00 p.m. Pieratt/Corrigan Wedding (at The Aviary)
Sunday April 21, 2024
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
The Holy Eucharist at 8, 9, and 11 a.m.
10:00 a.m. Children/Youth Formation
10:00 a.m. Priest/Rabbi Class
10:00 a.m. Gospel and Breakfast (GAB)
10:00 a.m. Choir Warm-up
11:00 a.m. Children’s Liturgy
12:00 p.m. Coffee Hour
Monday April 22, 2024
Hadewijch of Brabant, Poet and Mystic, 13th Century
5:00 p.m. Capital Campaign Meeting
6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
6:15 p.m. Vestry Dinner
7:00 p.m. Vestry Meeting
7:00 p.m. Contemplative Prayer
Tuesday April 23, 2024
Toyohiko Kagawa, Prophetic Witness, 1960
7:00 a.m. Primary Election Day Voting
11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting
3:30 p.m. Scout Meeting
7:00 p.m. AA Meeting
Wednesday April 24, 2024
9:00 a.m. Wednesday Workspace
10:00 a.m. ESL Conversation Class
12:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist
6:00 p.m. Sacred Ground Level 2
6:00 p.m. Interlude Group
Thursday April 25, 2024
Saint Mark the Evangelist
5:00 p.m. Calvary Camp Board Meeting
6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
6:30 p.m. Julian of Norwich Reading Group
6:30 p.m. Mahjong
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Friday April 26, 2024
5:00 p.m. Dixon-Ernst / Nesbitt Wedding Rehearsal
Saturday April 27, 2024
Zita of Tuscany, Worker of Charity, 1271
4:00 p.m. Alix Dixon-Ernst / James Nesbitt Wedding
Sunday April 28, 2024
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
The Holy Eucharist at 8, 9, and 11 a.m.
10:00 a.m. Children/Youth Formation
10:00 a.m. Priest/Rabbi Class
10:00 a.m. Gospel and Breakfast (GAB)
10:00 a.m. Choir Warm-up
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Guest Preacher:
the Rt. Rev. Matthew Cowden
11:00 a.m. Children’s Liturgy
12:00 p.m. Coffee Hour
12:30 p.m. Phillips Baptism
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An archive of the past months weekly email blasts
may be viewed on the Calvary website at
www.calvarypgh.org
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