Please consider joining us for the 2023-24 Youth Group season! Our ministry provides community and support for all students in our Parish from 6th through 12th grade and their families. For info on how to get involved please contact Emily at [email protected] or 412-352-3588.
Saints Joachim and Anne Faith Formation is sponsoring a baby items drive for Catholic Charities. Suggested items are: Diapers of any size - Baby Wipes - Baby hygiene products (soap, lotion, diaper rash cream etc.) - Baby Food - Strollers. If you are able to help, please place items in the labeled bin in the Sanctuary. Thank you!
Saints Joachim and Anne Faith Formation is gathering cleaning supplies for Auberle. Currently the following items are needed: • Lysol/Clorox wipes • Laundry Detergent • Dish soap & scrub brushes/sponges. If you are able to donate, please place items in the labeled bin in the Sanctuary. You can also make a monetary donation if you wish, cash or check made out to Auberle. Thank you!
Holy Name Society will meet on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 9:00am in the Queen of the Rosary - Social Hall. All men and women of the parish are invited to join the Holy Name Society.
Christian Mothers/Women’s Guild will meet on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the St. Michael Church Hall. All women of the parish are invited to join the Christian Mothers/Women’s Guild
Pre-Baptism Class is for expectant parents and Godparents or anyone who is seeking a Catholic Baptism for their child. Pre-Baptism Class - Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 7:00 pm in St. Michael Meeting Room. Please register at joachimandannediopitt.org/baptism or by emailing [email protected] or by calling the Faith Formation Office, 412-754-0886. Prior to scheduling a Baptism, first time parents need to attend the Pre-Baptismal Seminar.
DISCOVERING CHRIST series with Sharing Christ will begin on Tuesday Evening, September 19, 2023 at 6:30 pm Saint Michael Church—Archangel Hall or Wednesday Morning, September 20, 2023 at Queen of the Rosary—Social Hall Register for Sharing Christ online joachimandannediopitt.org or by calling the Faith Formation Office at 412-754-0886.
Do you know someone who wants to become a Catholic? If you have been thinking about becoming a Catholic, or know someone who is, or who is a Baptized Catholic (over the age of 18) and has not been fully initiated (Baptized, First Communion and Confirmation) into the Catholic Church, we can help you. Are you looking to dive deeper into your Faith? Have you been pondering the mysteries of our Faith and are looking for understanding? You are welcome to come and explore the Faith through the OCIA/RCIA program. Meetings are on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm in the St. Michael Church-Meeting Room. Topics: October 4 The Bible/Divine Revelation; October 11 Your Prayer Life/Catholic Prayers & Practices; October 18 The Mass; October 25 The Saints. For more information, please contact Julie, Faith Formation Facilitator, by calling, 412-754-0886, or email at [email protected].
Do you enjoy planting, yard work, or simply want to place yourself within the beauty of God’s nature? We are looking to form a group who might be interested in helping to complete the Mary Garden and help beautify the church grounds at St. Michael Church. If you would like to be a part of this group or have questions about our mission, please contact Linda Tobin, 412-973-3782 or the Parish Office, 412-751-0663. Green thumbs are not required. Just helping hands looking to honor our Lord and His Holy Mother, Mary.
Music Ministry is gearing up to resume choir rehearsals in early September—this is the perfect time for new members to join! No formal choir experience necessary (but always welcome). We will teach you what you need to know! Just a willingness to learn, and collaborate in a group is necessary. If you are interested in joining or would like more information for any of the Parish Choirs, (Adult, Bell, Resurrection or Cantor), please speak to one of the organists after Mass (Carol — 9 am; Celeste — 4 pm & 12 Noon, Pam — 6 pm, 8 am & 10:30 am). You can also call the Parish Office, 412-751-0663, and we will forward your information and phone number. Thank You!
Benefits Saints Joachim & Anne Parish! Try a chance at winning a total of $5000.00 in the month of October. Minimum payout is $100.00. $10.00 per ticket with 31 chances to win! Pays out daily on the 7pm PA Daily Pick 3. No bonus numbers. If you would like a certain number, please call Cathy, 412-980-2918 before August 24, 2023. Numbers will be dispersed on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to help with selling a few tickets or helping to sell before and after Masses, please contact Cathy or Parish Office. Thank You for your support!
The Disciple Maker Index Survey Results are Coming: As you recall, the Disciple Maker Index Survey closed on March 31, 2023, and due to the great volume of information gathered, all of our parish leaders have been and continue to review the results. In next week’s bulletin, you will see a one-page parish summary report that will provide information such as: • How many parishioners completed the survey and the overall response rate; • Key parish strengths and opportunities for growth; • Summary of key responses. These results will enable parish Envisioning Teams, our pastoral planning leadership body, to begin the work of pastoral planning. The information will be repeated in the bulletin for the next two weeks to reach as many of our parishioners as possible during the summer travel season. In addition, stay tuned for a Diocesan summary report to be released the weekend of August 26/27 that will show a snapshot of the DMI Survey results for the entire Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Come learn about the Annulment Process - Free Information Sessions - With Fr. Michael Sedor, Judicial Vicar and Mr. Jay Conzemius, Tribunal Moderator.Divine Redeemer Parish, Sewickley, PA - Saint James Meeting Room 1 on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 7:00 pm. Saint Catherine Laboure Parish Upper Saint Clair, PA - Saint Louise de Marillac LeGras Hall on October 4, 2023 at 7:00 pm. More information Available at: www.diopitt.org/annulments
Saint Joachim and Anne Parish Archangel Education Grants (AEG) Catholic Elementary & High School Grants AEG Applications are now available by calling the Parish Office at 412-751-0663 and are due by, Monday, October 9, 2023. Eligibility: Registered and an active Parish Family; applied for Bishop’s Education Fund (BEF) and Student Opportunity Scholarship (SOS); and registered in a Diocesan-approved school.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Patriotic Hymns and Benediction. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed on the second Monday of the month. All are invited and most assuredly welcome! Mary, Queen of the Rosary, pray for us.
Fall Saints Walk - Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council #10077. Join us at Saint Michael Church & Grounds, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, PA. Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to follow the 4:00 pm Mass with a brief speech by Thomas Aquinas. Enjoy an opportunity to meet the Doctors of the Church. The Saints Walk will be in the side yard by the Stations of the Cross. Meet and Greet Ambrose of Milan, Augustine of Hippo & Monica, Anthony ‘Evangelieus’ of Padua Hildegard of Bignen, Catherine of Siena Thomas Aquinas, the Angelic Bonaventure, the Seraphic Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux. There is no charge for the Meet and Greet.
If you are planning planning weddings: St. Michael - Archangel Hall, McLay Drive, Elizabeth. Saturday, November 11, 2023, 9:00 am-3:30 pm. Registration $50.00 per couple (includes materials & lunch). Pre-Registration is necessary. You can register online at joachimandannediopitt.org/marriage or by calling Julie in the Faith Formation Office, 412-754-0886 or email [email protected].