Dec 21st, 2009 by Office Manager
Thursday, December 24th, Christmas Eve
Friday, December 25th, Christmas Day
Saturday, December 26th
Saturday, December 26th, Holy Family
Sunday, December 27th, Holy Family
Monday, December 28th
Tuesday, December 29th
Wednesday, December 30th
Thursday, December 31st, Mary, Mother of God
First Friday, January 1st, Mary, Mother of God
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Nov 25th, 2009 by Office Manager
Birthright Red Rose Collection
A collection will be taken after Masses on Saturday, December 5, Sunday, December 6, the Vigil of the Immaculate Conception , December 7 and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8. Birthright of Pittsburgh is a pro-life organization located here in Oakland that offers free help to women and girls facing unexpected pregnancies to help them choose life for their baby. Birthright provides alternatives to abortion in a kind and gentle way by offering free pregnancy tests, guidance, clothing and referrals to community agencies in an effort to help them to have their babies with dignity and support. Birthright is volunteer led and never charges for services. Your support is needed to cover their office and phone expenses to provide these services. Birthright’s phone numbers are 412-621-1988 and 1-800-550-4900. They are located next to Oakland Catholic in Suite 200 of the Omega Building at 160 N. Craig Street.
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Nov 11th, 2009 by Office Manager

We are now taking donations to buy Thanksgiving turkeys for needy families in Burnsville, WV. Risen Lord Parish, St. Michael’s Pantry. With a $10 donation, you may pin a feather on our lobby turkey. If paying by check, please make check payable to the Pittsburgh Oratory.
Your generosity is deeply appreciated!
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Nov 5th, 2009 by Office Manager

Sunday November 15, following 11:00am mass
Missionaries and students will be holding a pancake breakfast in the basement of the Oratory after the 11 am Mass, replacing the usual bagels and doughnuts. We will be serving eggs, sausage, and pancakes and the price is $5 per person or $12 per family. We are fundraising in order to take students to the FOCUS National Conference held in Orlando, FL from Dec. 30, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010. We will be joining five thousand other college students and 250 missionaries for five days full of some of the most well-known Catholic speakers, entertainment, prayer, and daily Sacraments. Help us to change the lives of students on campus! For more information, contact Ashton Mallon.
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Oct 28th, 2009 by Office Manager
Friday, January 22, 2010, Bus leaves St. Paul’s Cathedral (6:00am & returning by 11:30pm)
March For Life, this date marks the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision allowing legalized abortion in our country. Each year, this sad anniversary is observed with a peaceful rally and March For Life in Washington D.C. Please join others from our area to make a day trip to our nation’s capitol to participate. We welcome you to join the witness of thousands who respect all human life.
Contact St. Paul’s Cathedral for further details, 412-621-4951
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