1.) Daily Morning Mass - If your schedule permits, why not try to attend at least once a week in addition to your Sunday obligation? Every time that one shares in the celebration of the Eucharist, innumerable graces are gained and heaven anticipated. Many people who attend daily Mass attest that they have a sense of peace, calm, and spiritual strength when nourished by the daily Eucharist. Understandably there are many who, due to work or familial obligations, are unable to come to morning Mass, but there are MANY retired persons or others who could offer at least an extra half-hour or forty minutes to the Lord! In Saint Anne church morning mass is offered at 8:00 AM everyday and in Saint Winifred church morning mass is offered at 8:45 AM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday when South Hills Academy is in Session.

2.) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament  - Spending quiet time with Jesus is invaluable and a sure way to super-charge your spiritual life. Relationships only grow when we spend time together; our relationship with God is no different! This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with the Lord in quiet prayer, and to deepen your relationship with Him. Adoration takes place in Saint Anne Church on Tuesdays, after the 8:00 AM mass.

3.) Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Benediction - All day Tuesday Eucharistic Adoration includes a Holy Hour and Benediction. As we move through the season of Lent, Deacon Vic will offer special reflections on the nine intentions of the Divine Mercy Novena. Reflections will focus on each intention, taken from St. Faustina's Diary, individually. Prayer begins at 3:00 PM in St. Anne church. Please consider joining this beautiful yet simple devotion through which many graces are offered for ourselves and our loved ones.  Benediction tkes place at 6:15 PM before the 6:30 PM Mass.

4.) Choral Vespers- Please consider joining us for a Holy Hour featuring Choral Vespers, Adoration, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on Sunday, March 30 at 5:00 PM.  Mass at 6:00 PM will immediately follow the Holy Hour.

What Is Vespers?
Vespers is the liturgy of evening prayer, one of the canonical hours of the Catholic Church. The word vesper translates to “evening” in Latin. Our Vespers liturgy will be prayed in the context of a Holy Hour, which will include Adoration, chanted psalms and canticles, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Why Attend Vespers?
When we pray the Liturgy of the Hours, we are able to unite ourselves in prayer to Christ Himself. Attending and praying Vespers helps us to fulfill Jesus’ command to “pray always” (Luke 18:1). In a special way, evening prayer helps us to express gratitude for the day that has passed and makes an evening sacrifice of praise to God. The Liturgy of the Hours is like an extension of the Eucharistic celebration. Our Vespers liturgy will provide you with an additional opportunity for prayer as part of your Lenten sacrifice.

5.) Stations of the Cross - The Stations are a powerful way to enter into and meditate on the suffering that Jesus endured for our salvation, and to unite our sufferings to His. This time-tested devotion will be offered in Saint Anne church at 6:30 PM on the Fridays of Lent and in Saint Winifred church at 1:00 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays (except during Holy week).

6.) Lenten Programs for Adults - There will be a few opportunities to deepen your knowledge of our faith: (Click HERE to learn more about each of the following presentations.)

The Miracle Box - Tuesday, March 18, 7:15 PM, Convent Dining Room (video)

Suffering, Healing, & Mental Illness - Tuesday, March 25, 7:15 PM, Convent Dining Room with guest speaker Dr. Brent Robbins

Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist - Tuesday, April 1, 7:15 PM, Convent Dining Room (video)

Purgatory: The Forgotten Church - Tuesday, April 15, 7:15 PM, Convent Dining Room (video)

7.) The Sacrament of Reconciliation - A traditional and obligatory preparation for the JOY of Easter is to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation. This sacrament is a true gift from the Lord to bring healing. Regularly scheduled confessions are heard in Saint Anne Church on Tuesdays from 5:15 - 6:15 PM and on Saturdays from 11:00 - 11:45 AM.  Confessions are heard in Saint Winifred Church on Saturdays from 4:45 - 5:15 PM.

Additional Confession times for Lent: 
Wednesday, April 9 at 6:00 PM in St. Anne church
Monday, April 14 at 6:00 PM in St. Anne church with several priests on site.

Click HERE for an Examination of Conscience.

8.) Saint Paul of the Cross Women's Guild Lenten Retreat- The Women's Guild of Saint Paul of the Cross Parish invite all women of the parish to join them on retreat. Fr, Robert Seeman will be the guest speaker on Saturday March 29th.  Click HERE for more details. There is no cost to register, but free-will donations will be accepted. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are preferred for planning purposes. Please direct questions, or make reservations by calling Darlene Vietmeier (412)608-9581.

9.) Sevice - We also encourage you to find other ways of service and almsgiving throughout the Lenten season. Visit the sick. Call an old friend. Make time to engage in some meaningful service. Donate to the foodbank, make a gift to our Diocesan Lenten Appeal, or to some worthy cause.

March 15/16 you can donate food items to the St. Vincent dePaul Food drive for the St. Winifred Food pantry.  Click HERE to learn more.
April 5/6 You can donate to the Little Sisters of the Poor. Click HERE to learn more.
 

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