TRIUMPH OF 

THE HOLY CROSS 

Please click here to read a letter from Father Zywan.

As shown in the picture, the four churches in our grouping can be connected in the form of a Cross. The cross reminds Christians that there is no trial we can face that God does not also face with us. Christ bears all of our crosses with us and never abandons His people in their need. In our evangelization, we ought to “proclaim Christ crucified.” 
 
As a new parish, we ought to witness to the love of God which finds its highest expression in Christ crucified. Also interesting to note: the angle of the cross in the attached image, appears to be the angle that Jesus carried His cross.  You can almost envision Jesus bearing the cross on the road to Calvary.
 
“There is no evil to be faced that Christ does not face with us. There is no enemy that Christ has not already conquered. There is no cross to bear that Christ has not already born for us, and does not bear with us.” 
                                                                       — St. John Paul II

BISHOP ZUBIK'S CALL TO PRAYER 
Evil such as we are witnessing these days can only be overcome by prayer.  At this most critical time in the history of our country and our towns and cities, I ask that each one of you join with me as we focus on the absolute necessity of praying to God for guidance, courage and the vision that tears down walls and helps to build bridges. - Bishop Zubik

Wake Me Up, Lord
Wake me up Lord so that the evil of racism
finds no home within me. 
Keep watch over my heart Lord
and remove from me any barriers to your grace.
Fill my spirit Lord
so that I may give services of justice and peace.
Clear my mind Lord and use it for your glory.
And finally, remind me Lord that you said,
“Blessed are the peacemakers
for they shall be called children of God.” Amen.


“OPEN WIDE OUR HEARTS”: THE ENDURING CALL TO LOVE
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In an effort to reopen our Churches for the public celebration of the Mass in our parish, Triumph of the Holy Cross, we will begin with the Church that offers the broadest possibility for seating and parking capacity, which is St. Thomas Á Becket (139 Gill Hall Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15025). 

For Attendance at Mass: 

1. No one will be admitted to Church without a mask and sanitizing hands upon entrance to the Church (sanitizer will be provided; you must bring your own mask that covers your nose and mouth). 
2. You will be asked to give your name as you enter the Church.
3. You will be ushered to your seat by our greeters and ushers.
4. Instructions for the reception of Holy Communion will be given at the Mass, in which social distancing is required. 
5. Holy Communion will only be distributed at the end of Mass. The Bishop’s strongest recommendation is that all receive Communion in the hand. 

1. There will be no offertory procession.
2. There will be no sign of peace.
3. Your parish offering can be dropped off as you leave the Church.
4. There is no congregating in small groups inside or outside of the Church.

• The release of the obligation of Sunday Mass attendance continues at this time. Remember, if you do not feel well or have any health issues, the Bishop has strongly suggested that you stay home and continue to use the various resources for live streaming and broadcasting of Masses, including our own parish Mass.  To view, go to YouTube and type in parish grouping 225.  

• Saturday, June 27 at 4:00 PM                                                     
• Sunday, June 28 at 9:00 AM 
• Both Masses will be at St. Thomas Á Becket in the Church.  The Saturday anticipated Mass will be broadcast on YouTube at 6:00 PM and available to view any time afterwards. 

• Weekday Mass: Monday - Friday at 8:00 AM at St. Thomas Á Becket in the Church and available for viewing  at home at 9:00 AM. 

We would love to congratulate and recognize all of our high school graduates.  They have all worked so hard over the past 13 years.  For the list of our graduated please click here.  Seniors we would like to compile a book about all of our seniors.  If you to please fill out the following questionaire and email it to dmahr@st-elizabeth.org by June 15th so we can put the booklet together for everyone.  
Watch this video where we visit all of our churches to honor and bless our high school seniors.