Beyond Easter 2020

If there was ever a year that we needed to keep Easter alive along with the Resurrected Christ, it is this year. The Pandemic has meant that death is all around us, even if none of our loved ones has been touched — yet.  Fear is an ever-present companion that is only barely out of…

From Our Vicar

March 18, 2020 Emmanuel Family and Friends, I am recommending a site that has lots of resources for Pittsburgh.  With neighborhood-specific information, resources for government aid, for the homeless, food assistance, mental health, pet care, help with utilities, best take-out eateries, self-care for health workers, info on testing, support for small businesses, and more … …

Prayer to Breathe

Prayer to Breathe Dear Father, Our world is suffering. So many people sick. So many dying drowning in the effects of a tiny, hungry virus. Longing for breath. Drowning first in fear afraid of this tiny destroyer. How dare it attack our beautiful lungs! Families helpless to save loved ones afraid for themselves Will I…

Prayer for Victims of COVID-19

A Prayer for Persons Suffering from the Coronavirus and their Families by Rev. Jocelyn Irving, Chaplain for the Province 3 Daughters of the King You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day. Psalm 91:5-6 Gracious God, we come before You, Sisters of the Order of…

Bishops’ Guide for COVID-19

As per Bishop McConnell’s suggestions, (read below) Father Don and Seminarian Will Robbins demonstrate ways to pass less germs while passing the Peace!  Take it away, boys! FIST BUMP ELBOW  THUMPALTERNATING TOE TAPS