The Pittsburgh Oratory

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
*LOVE WALK FOR THE POOR*–The Lovewalk for the Poor is a worship and
social service experience aimed to help the poor of our diocese. After
celebrating Mass, walkers carry previously collected food and clothing
donations to a local service institution. This year, people will be
walking to East End Cooperative Ministries. The walk is about one mile
in length, and is intended to help participants glimpse the difficult
experience of the homeless who carry their possessions with them at
all times.
*Catholic Action*–every week following the 6PM Mass at St. Paul’s
Cathedral, there will be a talk or a discussion in the basement of St.
Paul’s.  All students are welcome to attend.  As always there will be
pizza and drinks provided.

LECTORS–if you or someone you know may
be able and interested in using God’s gifts to proclaim His word at
Sunday Masses, please have them contact Rosalyn at
oratoryreaders@hotmail.com . No prior experience or training is
necessary; there will be a brief workshop required before one is
placed on the schedule.

FRONT DESK–looking for an excuse to get some
quiet time for a little reading or studying? Weekends are always a
good time to spend at the Oratory front desk! Our doors are open
everyday from 8:00am to 10:00pm – if any 2-3 hour period works for
you, please consider offering the time. Please contact Nancy to make
arrangements: campusministry@pittsburghoratory.org

As we approach and enter the Lenten season, join us for a weekly discussion group on the book “Way of the Ascetics” by Tito Colliander.  This work is a rich, compact introduction for modern readers to the Eastern Christian spiritual tradition that has been an inspiration to millions for centuries. These compassionate and insightful reflections on self-control and inner peace are meant to lead the readers to fuller union with God. The author makes a generous selection of succinct yet profound extracts from the spiritual Fathers and provides an illuminating commentary and practical applications for daily devotion. He tempers austerity with common sense, warmth, and even humor, as he urges us on our journey toward God.  Written for laypersons living fully in the world as much as for clergy, “Way of the Ascetics”  is an excellent resource for daily meditation, authentic spiritual guidance, and a revitalized religious life.

This group is open to ALL who are interested.  It will meet every Thursday evening from 7:30pm-8:30pm beginning February 11th.  For more information, contact Fr. David at frdavid@pittsburghoratory.org

40 hours schedule:

(Jan. 14)

4:30 Confessions

5:00 Benedicition

5:15 Mass, Bishop David Zubik

6:30 Dinner

7:00 Talk, Sr. Mary Peter, Sisters of Reparation

(Jan. 15)

4:30 Confessions

5:00 Benediction

5:15 Mass Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB

6:30 Dinner

7:00 Talk, Sr. Eliana Day, TOR

(Jan. 16)

8:00 Prayer at Abortion Clinic in East Liberty

9:45 Benediction

10:00 Closing Mass

11:00 Brunch

The First Friday Vigil not be held on New Year’s Day, but will resume on Friday February 5, 2010.
First Friday devotional prayers will be held following the 10:00am Mass Friday January 1, 2010.