Links to Catholic resources and information found on the internet…

Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh - the official website of the Pittsburgh Diocese

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops - an assembly of the hierarchy of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands who jointly exercise certain pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States.

The Vatican - the website of the Holy See

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On Mission for the Church Alive! - On Mission for The Church Alive! is a dynamic planning initiative focused on growth through evangelization. It is a five-year initiative. Laity, religious and clergy are asked to engage in prayer, study and consultation with the goal to provide more vibrant liturgies, invigorate faith formation, strengthen school and parish partnerships, and increase participation by the faithful in the life of the Church. Visit OnMissionChurchAlive.org for more information.

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The Pittsburgh Catholic - the official newspaper of the Diocese of Pittsburgh

The Vatican Today - news from the Vatican

The Pope App - An all access, free phone app that focuses on the Pope, gives access to live papal events and offers event notifications.

Mass When Traveling
masstimes.org - to find Mass times around the world when away from home

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TV Mass for the Homebound
If you or someone you love can't get to church because of age, illness, or weather conditions, consider the following websites:

Daily Mass from St. Paul Cathedral, Oakland (Pittsburgh) -
http://christianassociatestv.org/events/mass-at-st-pauls/

Daily 12Noon Mass from St. Mary of Mercy Church, Pittsburgh (Downtown) -
http://christianassociatestv.org/events/mass-at-st-mary-of-mercy/
The 12noon Mass at St. Mary of Mercy Church, downtown will now also be carried on Verizon channel 463, COZI TV. It is also available on broadcast on channel 59.1, the primary WEPA channel as well as on 59.1, Retro TV.

Sunday Mass on Heart of the Nation
Currently, the Mass, by way of Heart of the Nation, is televised on Sundays at 6:30AM on:

Broadcast TV -
WINP (ION) channel 16.1

Cable TV -
Comcast Cable channel 4
Verizon FiOS channel 16

Satellite TV -
Dish Network channel 16 or 216
DirecTV channel 305

Also, to watch online (with closed-captioning) anytime, visit www.heartofthenation.org via the internet.

Watching the Mass via broadcast or online offers a time of spiritual comfort and hope for those unable to attend.

Reference resources found on the web provide more insight into what Catholics believe and why:

Documents of the Second Vatican Council

The Catholic Encyclopedia

Catechism of the Catholic Church
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Code of Canon Law

New American Bible

Office for the Protection of Children and Young People - provides information on the abuse prevention effort in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Diocese of Pittsburgh Abuse Hotline is 1.888.808.1235.

Some parishioners in our area have been the recipients of a spoofing scam. Please be very suspicious of any email purportedly from a church staff member (usually with a fake gmail account) asking for gift cards (such as iTunes or phone cards). Please immediately delete any such email. NEVER click on any link inside an email, NOR reply to such an email, NOR call a phone number listed, even if you think you know the sender. Instead, contact the Parish Office if you are unsure about an email and its content.

Catholic Charities Counseling Services - offers a number of programs for those in various need:

Counseling/Therapy
Catholic Charities of Beaver County provides a variety of counseling services such as individual, marital and family therapy; and anger management group sessions. Services are available on a sliding fee scale in the Beaver, PA office of Catholic Charities. If you have or a loved one has a counseling need that is beyond the scope of offered services, a qualified local referral will be provide. Call 724.775.0758 for information. All calls are confidential. Visit www.ccpgh.org for more on all Catholic Charities programs and services.

Pregnancy/Parenting Program
Through the Pregnancy and Parenting Program, Catholic Charities offers supportive services to women who may find themselves in a crisis pregnancy or to new mothers and fathers as they contend with the transitions surrounding the arrival of each new life. Support takes many forms—baby items, counseling and life skills are a few ways we help. This is a completely free service that is offered until the unborn child is one year of age. All clients will receive free baby items at each visit and items are based on donations. Services are offered to all regardless of religious affiliation, race, marital status, sex, age, or socio-economic status. If you have any questions, please call 724.775.0758.

Catholic Charities Drive
Catholic Charities is in dire need of diapers. They will collect diapers (sizes 2-5) and wipes for low-income, struggling parents of infants under two who are served through Catholic Charities Pregnancy and Parenting Program. You may drop items off in the vestibule. If you prefer to donate diapers electronically, log on to your regular Amazon account at www.smile.amazon.com and select Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh as the organization you would like to benefit from your purchase. Select your diapers and wipes, and have them mailed to our downtown office at: 212 9th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. By logging in through Amazon Smile, you donate 0.5% of the cost of your purchase to Catholic Charities!