Today we rejoice at Easter as the tomb is empty! These past Forty Days of Lenthave been a time for us to reflect on the changes we would like to make in our life and remind ourselves that we are all on this journey together. Our Lenten Theme this year was “Under Construction, Spiritual Renovation. ” Hopefully these last Forty Days have been a time to be refreshed and renewed.
 
In the Gospel of St John, Mary Magdalene, Peterand the Beloved Disciple all encounter the empty tomb of Jesus. Easter is a time of joy and new life as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the gift of eternal life. This new life and Christ requires change in our lives and, while change is never easy, it opens the door to opportunity and growth. As we celebrate Easter 2019 and being the Church Alive, let us continue moving forward to eventually become one faith Catholic Community here in the East End of Pittsburgh!   ************************************************************
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
The Rectory Offices will be closed Easter Monday, April 22. We will reopen on Tuesday April 23.
 
SPRING RETREAT
Please note that I will be out of the office on my Spring Retreat, Monday, April 22 thru Friday April 26. Please hold any phone calls or e-mails until I return Saturday morning, April 27. If you need assistance please contact our Office Manager, Terri Price at 412.661.7222 ext. 205.
 
ARE YOU REGISTERED?
If you attend CCEEP on a regular basis and are not officially registered your most welcomed here! Please complete a registration form by calling one of our three Rectory Offices. It is very important to be registered especially to obtain a Sponsor Letter to be a Godparent or Confirmation Sponsor.
Please note that you are welcomed to attend any one of our six weekend Masses and you can drop your parish envelope in the collection basket at any of the threecampuses.
 
MASS SURVEY
Our joint CCEEP Pastoral Council has developed a Mass Survey to obtain parishioners input for the future weekend Mass time options. The mass surveys are available either via e-mail or in the vestibule’s all of the three churches. We ask that you prayerfully reflect on participating. Please return the hard copy forms in the collection basket or drop it off at one ofthe parish offices.
 
PARISH ASSEMBLY -All parishioners of the Catholic Community of the East End of Pittsburgh, but especially those of St. Charles Lwanga Parish, are invited to attend a Parish Assembly next Sunday, April 28, immediately following 9:00am Mass in Mother of Good Counsel church. Fr. Taylor and I, (along with the Advisory Councils), will review the long-term maintenance needs of Corpus Christi church and the financial challenges the parish is facing with regard to necessary repairs. Please join us for this session where we will look at our current realities
including demographics, financial reports and proposals for moving forward.
 
CONGRATULATIONS!
This weekend, we welcome the Rite of Christian Initiation Program, (RCIA) members of the Class of2019 who have completed their journey to join us in full communion: Kristen McFadden, Ken Tuller, and Taylor Jensen. Special thanks to Sister Mary Elizabeth Schrei and Teresa Maynor for their leadership this past year.
 
LOOKING AHEAD….
St. James Organ Recital “An Afternoon of Hope” with Michael Kearney- April 27, from 1 to 3pm - St.James
 
St. Charles Lwanga Parish Assembly- Sunday, April 28 at 11am - Mother of Good Counsel Church.
 
First Holy Communion for our Second Graders-Sunday, April 28 ,   at 2pm at St. Bede.
 
Something to Think About…    
Fr. Tom Burke, Administrator
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