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Sunday, April 14, 2024
The Third 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 Nominating Committee of the Vestry
will receive nominations in the Parlor
for Vestry and Parish Council members
on Sunday, April 14, 2024 after all services.
David Ieong, chair, Jenn DeRosa, Charlie Atwood,
Jean Carr, Mark Rust, and Laura Everhart
are the members of the committee.
The Rector is an ex officio member.
Names may be also be submitted at any time
to members of the Nominating Committee, or by email,
to the chair, David Ieong, at ieongnewton@gmail.com or
the Rector at jjensen@calvarypgh.org.
The relevant by-laws regarding the annual meeting
and nominating committee will be
posted on the bulletin board and may be viewed HERE
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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
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Holy Happy Hour for the Calvary Young Adults is this coming Wednesday, April 17 at Union Grill (413 S. Craig St., Pittsburgh 15213), beginning at 5:45 p.m.
If you are in your 20s or 30s, please join us! If you have questions or want to be added to the Young Adult Ministry email list, feel free to contact the Rev. Cameron Soulis. She can be reached at csoulis@calvarypgh.org or 412.661.0120 ext. 123.
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Death in our Parish Family | |
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It is with sadness that we share the news that parishioner Jules (Jay) Labarthe died on Thursday, March 28. Jay was a longtime and faithful parishioner of Calvary. He was involved in the life of the parish in many ways, most recently designing the transept narthex for its 2023 renovation. A service honoring Jay will be held at Calvary on Saturday, May 25 at 11 a.m. Please join us in holding Carroll, their children Jules and Leslie, and their other family and friends in your prayers.
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We are very pleased to report that the Capital Campaign currently has 85 pledges and one-time gifts totaling $2,899,500 which is 48% 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. | |
A Priest and a Rabbi Walk Into a Classroom | |
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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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Faith Formation Highlights
The Faith Formation students continue their celebration of Easter. Miss Elsa’s class learned about the sacrament of baptism and discussed the significance of water, the Word, and the oils, each with deep spiritual significance. A visit to the church's baptismal font and a close-up look at the Paschal candle burning brightly further enriched their experience, making the sacrament's symbols more tangible and meaningful. As a special way to end the class, guest author, Sara Woodside, read her recently published children’s book aloud to a captive audience. Thank you, Sara!
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The older students reviewed highlights of the Paschal Triduum and watched portions of the video-recorded services of Holy Thursday and the Easter Vigil. Witnessing the darkness after the stripping of the altar contrasted with the candlelit procession, and the lighting of the Paschal candle during the Easter Vigil was impactful and led to insightful discussions about Christ's resurrection and victory over death and darkness. | |
The class also took a short walk into the church for a close look at the baptismal font and the Paschal candle, then stopped momentarily in the All Saints’ chapel where students lit individual candles and said a prayer. This was followed by a brief candle-pouring demonstration in the refectory along with a discussion about the use of beeswax and the tradition of candle-making at Calvary. | |
The morning concluded with an engaging presentation about acolytes, with a special focus on the role of the torch bearer, offering students a hands-on understanding of various opportunities to serve in our church services. | |
The celebration of Christ's triumphant Resurrection isn't confined to just one day; the Easter season spans 50 days – rejoice and be glad! | |
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Anne Sullivan (Anne Bancroft who won the Best Actress Oscar) portrays the teacher of blind and deaf Helen Keller (Patty Duke who at 16 won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar). This is a true story. Not only Helen Keller, but also Anne Sullivan suffered immensely in her life. Both her mother and father died when she was a child; her father was an abusive alcoholic. With 4 siblings, 3 died in her childhood. Before healing Helen Keller by her stamina and character (something Paul teaches us we must achieve by our own suffering and perseverance), she became blind herself, taught herself braille and then endured her own miraculous cure and gained her vision. Patty Duke actually met the real Helen Keller.
Please join us at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall on Thursday, April 18, with a short discussion beginning at 8:45 p.m.
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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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April is National Poetry Month, a celebration of poetry organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. The Bookstore has a selection of poetry titles including The Paraclete Poetry Anthology: Selected and New Poems. With poems by Phyllis Tickle, Scott Cairns, Paul Mariani, and others, this anthology spans the first ten years of the poetry series at Paraclete Press.
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 April 16.
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 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. We will ask folks to bring a cold appetizer for eight to share as we chat and play. Bring a Kentucky Derby Hat - or fascinator - to join the parade! Sign-up sheets are on the table in the Parish Hall. | |
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 12, 2024
11:00 a.m. Pauline (Polly) Foster Mullins Funeral
Saturday April 13, 2024
4:00 p.m. Night at the Races for DePaul School
Sunday April 14, 2024
The Third Sunday of Easter
Nominations received in the Parlor following all services
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
12:00 p.m. Parish Council Meeting
Monday April 15, 2024
Damien, Priest, 1889, and Marianne Cope,
Monastic of Hawaii, 1918
5:30 p.m. Bookstore Board Meeting
6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
7:00 p.m. Contemplative Prayer
Tuesday April 16, 2024
Peter Williams Casey, Deacon, 1917, and
Annie Besant Casey, 1875
11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting
3:30 p.m. Girl Scouts
7:00 p.m. AA Meeting
7:00 p.m. Spiritual Reflection
Wednesday April 17, 2024
Kateri Tekakawitha, Lay Contemplative, 1680
9:00 a.m. Wednesday Workspace
10:00 a.m. ESL Conversation Class
12:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist
5:45 p.m. CYAM Holy Happy Hour
6:00 p.m. Sacred Ground Level 2
6:00 p.m. Interlude Group
Thursday April 18, 2024
Juan Inés de la Cruz, Monastic and Theologian, 1695
6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
6:00 p.m. Capital Campaign Dinner
6:30 p.m. Julian of Norwich Reading Group
6:30 p.m. Mahjong
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. Movie Night “Miracle Worker”
Friday April 19, 2024
Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury and Martyr, 1012
9:00 a.m. Soup Group
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
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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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