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Sunday, February 16, 2025
The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
8 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist, Rite II
A said service of Holy Communion
in the Chapel
9 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist, Rite II
A service at the Crossing in the Church,
with congregational hymns and organ music
11 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist, Rite II
A service at the High Altar in the Church,
with music for choir, organ, and congregation
[This service will be Livestreamed]
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On Wednesdays beginning February 19 and continuing through April 9, two classes will be offered at Calvary: Journey with Ruth: A Bible Study and the Inquirer and Adult Confirmation Class. Classes will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a shared dinner beforehand at 6:30.
If you are interested in Bible study, curious about how to read and study the Bible, want to know more about women of the Bible, or have questions about the origin of the Old Testament, then Journey with Ruth: A Bible Study is the class for you! We will study the Book of Ruth, using it as a jumping-off point to examine larger themes and history in the Bible. All levels of biblical knowledge are welcome.
If you are a newcomer or new member curious about Calvary and the Episcopal church, the Inquirer and Adult Confirmation Class is for you. If you want to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church or reaffirm your baptism, the Inquirer and Adult Confirmation Class is for you. We will delve into church history, liturgy, church polity, the Bible and the creeds, and the purpose of the church.
Classes will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a shared dinner beforehand at 6:30. Please register for the classes for planning purposes. You can register with Kim Pieratt at kpieratt@calvarypgh.org or 412.661.0120 or online.
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Calling all newcomers—join us Tuesday, February 18, at 7 p.m. for our Newcomers Dessert Night. The Dessert night is a time of fellowship with newcomers, parishioners, and clergy. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect, build relationships, and learn more about Calvary. If this is your first week at Calvary or you've been attending for a while and want to learn more, please know you are welcome. Please RSVP to the Rev. Bonnie-Marie Yager-Wiggan at byagerwiggan@calvarypgh.org. | |
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Sale Report:
The Souper Bowl Sale on February 9 generated $1,010, the highest amount ever! Thanks to all the people that made, sold, and purchased soup to support The Church of the Incarnation. There are a few Bazaar Soup dry mixes left for purchase. Contact me if you are interested. –Adele Eley, adele.eley@gmail.com, 412.719.9637.
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) at the 11 o'clock service is a special time for children to pray, ask questions, and hear the good news of God’s love. The Sunday scripture readings are proclaimed and explained on a level appropriate to children 4 years and older. Any child in this age group may participate - no registration is necessary. | |
Children are invited to gather with adult leaders after the Opening Prayer and process to the Refectory. They return to their families at the time of the Peace. If you are running a little late and miss the beginning of the service, no worries! Drop in and join us in the Refectory. | |
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Calvary’s Calming Corner is a dedicated space designed to support families every Sunday from 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM and during special events.
Whether your child needs a sensory break, a quiet moment, or a comfortable spot for nursing or feeding, this peaceful space is available for you.
Location: Level A (Downstairs, next to the Nursery and Faith Formation classrooms)
No registration or payment required.
Parents and guardians must remain with their children at all times.
We invite you to make use of this space whenever you need a moment of peace and comfort.
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Faith Formation Highlights
Last week, the younger Faith Formation students explored what we do in church as part of their preparation for the upcoming lesson on Holy Communion. Miss Elsa’s class practiced making the Sign of the Cross, participated in a small procession with a processional cross, and explored a model altar by learning about the chalice, paten, cross, altar cloth, and candles. They also decorated their own Church Journals, which they can bring to church to draw or write about their experiences during worship.
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Miss Wendy’s students took a deeper look at Episcopal worship and the structure of the Eucharist. They arranged wooden Order of the Liturgy cards in sequence, learning about key parts of the service, from the Gathering to the Dismissal. Like the younger class, they created personalized Church Journals to use during worship, encouraging them to observe and reflect on their experiences.
The students in the Confirmation Class helped prepare and serve a meal for the residents of the East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Shelter as part of their commitment to service. Before serving, they heard about the mission of EECM, which provides food, shelter, and support for individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Through this experience, the students reflected on ways they can continue serving their local community, including donating food, volunteering their time, and advocating for those in need. Their participation reinforced the call to live out their faith through acts of love and service.
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Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join us every second Saturday of the month as we prepare and serve a meal for the guests at the East End Cooperative Ministry Shelter.
Next Service Date: Saturday, March 8th
● Cooking: 3–5:30 pm in the Calvary Kitchen
● Serving: 6–7:30 pm at East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM), 6140 Station St, 15206
Click HERE to sign up.
Contact zach.rispoli@gmail.com for more information.
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The Rector will continue a discussion on the book of Ecclesiastes.
Join the class live at 10 a.m. in McClintic Hall. The class is recorded and posted on the Calvary YouTube page.
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Please join us for our parish Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 15 from 8:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. It will be an opportunity to slow down, spend time with God and refresh your spirit. We will have a retreat for adults of all ages; a separate retreat for children aged 5 to 12; and nursery care for children under age 5. All are cordially invited to attend.
The adult retreat will be on the theme “Praying with the Psalms.” The morning will include worship, meditations and teaching on our theme, and periods for participants to pray and reflect on psalms. The children’s retreat will include Lenten learning and activities, led by our Director of Christian Formation, Vicki Rispoli.
Look for more information and a sign-up in the coming weeks.
If you have questions in the meantime, please contact Cameron (csoulis@calvarypgh.org) or Bonnie-Marie (byagerwiggan@calvarypgh.org) or Vicki (vrispoli@calvarypgh.org).
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Thank you for the Winterwear!
Thank you to everyone who donated coats, mittens, beanies, and blankets for the Trinity Cathedral Walk-In Ministry. Mike Radziwon, the Ministry's director, asked me to share their thanks, too. Every coat Calvary has donated has gone to a client. Calvary has donated about 75 coats and many other winterwear items. Given the need, we will continue to collect coats and winterwear through the end of February 2025. The donation bin can be found in the lobby, across from the reception desk.
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We are continuing to schedule hosts for coffee hours after the 11 a.m. service. Your group can sponsor a coffee hour by bringing, plating and arranging small sweet and savory snacks. If you are interested, please sign up with Kathy Farrington at farringtonk@me.com or use the sign in the Parish Hall.
Early Service Coffee Connections
Our church community enjoys a beautiful tradition of
offering coffee hours following the 11 a.m. service. During February, a group of early service participants trialed a
simple offering to provide limited hospitality following the 8 and 9 a.m. services. Volunteers provided at least one plated snack following the early services for people to enjoy in the Parish Hall or to take along to an adult program. We are interested in understanding if the idea is sustainable and how best to coordinate efforts. Your feedback is welcome. Please contact Wendy Lomicka - Early Service contributions; wenlom@gmail.com
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Find insightful and thought-provoking Black History Month reading at the Bookstore! Among the selections: Isabel Wilkerson’s The Warmth of Other Suns, a National Book Critics Circle Award winner and gripping account of six million African Americans’ exodus from the American South, and for children, Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard’s Virgie Goes to School With Us Boys, a picture book about a boy taking his younger sister to school in the Reconstruction-era.
Other recommendations on Black History reading can be found on Bookshop.org, and every purchase supports the Calvary Bookstore if you just type zip code 15206 in the Bookstore Near Me box, click on Calvary Bookstore, then the red Support the Shop! Order any book and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Bookstore.
We continue to offer 20 percent off all jewelry this month, as part of our ongoing celebration of our 20th anniversary. Stop in and take a look at our beautiful selection!
The Bookstore is open Sundays from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you can’t stop by, call the Bookstore at 412.661.0120, ext. 133 (please leave a message) or email bookstore@calvarypgh.org and we will contact you.
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Spiritual Reflection –
Lost in Wonder
Adult spiritual formation may be described as the step-by-step discovery of God’s presence in our lives and our personal transformation along the way. Calvary’s Spiritual Reflection meetings continue to be a regular and familiar forum for small group sharing and prayer.
For this term we use “Lost in Wonder: Rediscovering the Spiritual Art of Attentiveness,” by Esther de Waal. A foremost scholar in the Benedictine and Celtic traditions, de Waal has published extensively in both fields. In Lost in Wonder, she uses the everyday circumstances of our lives - the restrictions and frustrations as well as the gifts and opportunities - as our own way to God.
Meetings are held in the Conference Room from 7-8 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday evening of each month. The meetings are hybrid, allowing “in person” conversation while others join remotely using Zoom. Upcoming meeting dates are February 18, and March 4 and 18.
Email Matt Muldoon (mattmuldoon@msn.com) or Sondra Krimmel (sskrimmel@gmail.com) for information or to be added to the email list. Please feel welcome to join us at any time.
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The Contemplative Prayer group meets for silent prayer and reflection, both in person and on Zoom Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Evans Room. For more info and a Zoom invitation, contact Lucy Weingartner at lweingartner20@gmail.com | |
What’s coming up in 2025?
2025 is our year of cultivation at Incarnation. We will begin to gather as a group, small but ever-growing, to be formed in community by the presence of God in our midst. These events will also be a way for you to get to know the Episcopal tradition and Incarnation in particular.
Our hope for Incarnation is that it would be a place of welcome and a harbor of spiritual safety for all who are yearning for good news and the deep belonging and abundant life that comes with it. With that in mind, please share this email with anyone who may be interested in taking this journey with us. “Let anyone who is thirsty, come” (Rev 21:6).
Questions? Visit our website or contact the Rev. Deanna Briody at deanna.briody@incarnationbc.org
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Ashes, Fish Fries, and Fasting:
What is Lent All About?
Third Friday in Lent / March 21 / Details to be announced
The Church Year is not something that most people think about on the day to day, but against all odds Lent has become a cultural staple. As we share a Lenten meal together (a twist on the classic fish fry), we’ll explore the theological meaning of Lent and the invitation that Jesus holds out to us through traditional Lenten disciplines.
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How Did We Get Here?
The Origins of the Church, its Shattered Witness,
and its Role in God’s Plan of Salvation
April-May / Meeting weekly for 6 weeks / Details to be announced
One of the most convincing arguments against Christianity is the Church—its division, its abuses, its lack of coherence across denominations. In this course, we will dive into the Church’s origins, uncover its evolution through the centuries, and explore its current state of disrepair. Our goal? To understand the role of the Church in God’s plan of salvation, that we might answer Isaiah’s call to “seek the Lord where he wills to be found” (Isa 55:6).
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Lukas Hasler (born 1996) currently lives and works as a doctoral student at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles where he studies with Cherry Rhodes. He graduated with distinction in 2022 from his organ studies under Ulrich Walther at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, Austria. In 2020 he spent a year abroad at the Académie Supérieure de Musique de Strasbourg in France under the tutelage of Johann Vexo. Further stays abroad also took him to New York City. Lukas completed his studies in cultural and media management at the University of Hamburg, Germany, where he finished in 2019 with a Master’s degree. READ MORE at www.LukasHasler.com.
With more than 80,000 followers on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, he is one of the world’s most successful organists on social media. Mr. Hasler will display his meticulous technique on the four-manual 137-rank Casavant Frères organ at Calvary Episcopal Church.
Tickets available at the door (cash, check, or card).
General admission $20 | Student free with valid ID.
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Bach’s Markus Passion Panel Discussion
Passion for Bach Coffeehouse Chat
Saturday, February 22 • 2:30-3:45 p.m. at Calvary
Join Chatham Baroque and our panel of expert for an engaging discussion on the world premiere of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Markus Passion in Pittsburgh. Enjoy a mix of history, music, theology, along with coffee and German-style pastries for an informative and fun afternoon. Together, we’ll explore the story of how Bach’s publisher lost the music manuscript, how musicologist Malcolm Bruno recreated it using Bach’s original music, and set some liturgical context for the piece.
PANELISTS:
James Cassaro, Musicologist and University of Pittsburgh Music Librarian Emeritus,
The Rev. Cameron J. Soulis, Senior Associate Rector, Calvary,
Andrew Fouts, Chatham Baroque Co-Artistic Director,
Scott Pauley, Chatham Baroque Co-Artistic Director
Order your free tickets at
https://www.showclix.com/event/markus-passion-panel-sat
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The online Epiphany Prayer Course has begun! And, here is what you need to know:
The entire course will be offered online via an easy to register Zoom link here.
It will meet every Sunday till the end of the Epiphany season on Sunday, March 2. Each gathering should last about an hour.
If you don’t like to pray, or if you need some encouragement to renew your efforts to pray, or if you are already a faithful person of prayer, your participation is welcome. If a participant has to miss a session, it is okay to pick up on the next session and continue the course. It's also okay to join as a new participant anytime.
Please join fellow travelers in this time of learning together as we draw our hearts closer to God and strengthen our ministry partnerships with Jesus and each other.
This gathering is also a wonderful lead up
to a diocesan-wide 24-hour online prayer vigil
to be held on Ash Wednesday, March 5.
Click here to register
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Bishop Ketlen's Schedule:
February 16: Emmanuel, Northside
February 23: Nativity, Crafton
March 2: St. David's, Peters Twp.
March 5: Trinity Cathedral (Ash Wednesday)
March 9: All Saints, Brighton Heights
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Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous; CLASP: Calvary Lincoln After school Program;
CYAM: Calvary Young Adult Ministry; ESL: English as a Second Language;
FLMH: Functional Literacy Ministry of Haiti
Friday February 14, 2025
Cyril and Methodius, Bishop, Missionaries, 869 and 885
9:00 a.m. Soup Group Cooking
Saturday February 15, 2025
Thomas Bray, Priest and Missionary, 1730
10:00 a.m. Youth Instructed Eucharist
Sunday February 16, 2025
The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
The Holy Eucharist at 8, 9, and 11 a.m.
10:00 a.m. Children/Youth Formation
10:00 a.m. Gospel and Breakfast (GAB)
10:00 a.m. Priest/Rabbi Class
10:00 a.m. Choir Warm-up
11:00 a.m. Children’s Liturgy
12:00 p.m. Coffee Hour
Monday February 17, 2025
Janani Luwum, Archbishop and Martyr, 1977
5:30 p.m. Bookstore Board Meeting
7:00 p.m. Contemplative Prayer
Tuesday February 18, 2025
Martin Luther, Pastor and Church Reformer, 1546
11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting
6:30 p.m. Finance Committee
7:00 p.m. AA Meeting
7:00 p.m. Spiritual Reflection
7:00 p.m. Newcomers Dessert Night
Wednesday February 19, 2025
Agnes Tsao Kou Ying, Agatha Lin Zhao, and
Lucy Yi Zhenmei, Catechists and Martyrs, 1856, 1858, and 1862
9:00 a.m. CLEAR Presentation on Family Resources
10:00 a.m. ESL Conversation Class
12:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist
6:00 p.m. Interlude Group
6:30 p.m. Dinner in the Refectory
7:00 p.m. Inquirer’s Class
7:00 p.m. Bible Study Class on Ruth
Thursday February 20, 2025
Frederick Douglass, Prophetic Witness, 1895
5:00 p.m. Calvary Camp Board Meeting
6:30 p.m. Mahjong
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Friday February 21, 2025
6:00 p.m. Concert Dinner
7:30 p.m. McVay Organ Recital: Lukas Hasler
Saturday February 22, 2025
Margaret of Cortona, Monastic, 1297
2:30 p.m. Chatham Baroque: Bach Panel Discussion
Sunday February 23, 2025
The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
The Holy Eucharist at 8, 9, and 11 a.m.
10:00 a.m. Children/Youth Formation
10:00 a.m. Gospel and Breakfast (GAB)
10:00 a.m. Priest/Rabbi Class
10:00 a.m. Calvary Creation Care
10:00 a.m. Choir Warm-up
11:00 a.m. Children’s Liturgy
12:00 p.m. Coffee Hour
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An archive of the past months weekly email blasts
may be viewed on the Calvary website at
www.calvarypgh.org
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