Sunday, November 15, 2026
The Twenty-fifth 
Sunday after Pentecost

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 hymns and 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]

Online Worship

Follow this link for the livestream:

www.calvarypgh.org/live 

The bulletin and readings may be viewed 

on the Calvary website as PDFs at 

www.calvarypgh.org/bulletins-and-readings-archive

Visit our YouTube page where you will find an archive

of our services, sermons, and classes at

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAsWoq8c-yqHDFay_hWtkyQ

Read the latest issue here.

We want to express our gratitude to the many parishioners who have already submitted their pledges. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration and generous commitment to the life and ministry of our parish. As of November 11, we have received 149 pledges totaling $597,356.

For more information or to pledge online, 
please visit https://www.calvarypgh.org/pledge-form

Once again, it’s time for Calvary families to get into the Christmas Spirit through the East End Cooperative Ministry’s (EECM) gifting program. We hope to provide gifts for 222 children/youth this year. EECM provided us a list of participants with 3 gift requests for each one: something they need, something they want, and a book or calendar. Each item will be identified on a separate Berry which will be arranged for picking in the Parish Hall, beginning November 15.  These gifts help relieve the financial burden on many East End families at Christmas and brighten their holidays. 

Come cook with us! On the second Saturday of each month, we gather in the Calvary kitchen to prepare a warm dinner for our neighbors staying at the East End Cooperative Ministry’s Shelter. Then we deliver the meal to EECM and serve it. We need more hands to make this happen, both in the kitchen and at EECM serving the meal. No cooking experience is needed, just a willingness to pitch in. Come on your own or bring a friend or your family.

Next meal: Saturday, December 12, from 3 – 6 p.m.

To join our volunteer list or learn more, contact Michael Salmon (oriolefish@gmail.com) or Vicki Rispoli (vrispoli@calvarypgh.org).

We hope you’ll join us!



Click on this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AACA828A7FD0-67366635-eecm#/

The service of Evening Prayer (prayers at the end of the day’s work) will continue each Thursday in the All Saints Chapel at 6:30 p.m. through November 19. The service is about 20 minutes long and includes Psalms, Scripture, and Prayers for the day (but no sermon or music). 

Praying at certain points of the day has its origins in Judaism and was practiced in the early church and monastic traditions, and it is one of the Daily Offices found in our Book of Common Prayer. If you have questions or are interested in helping to lead this service, please contact 
Steve Shandor (steve.shandor@gmail.com) or 
Michael Salmon (oriolefish@gmail.com).

It's Time to Collect Coats for the Cold!

Support our ministry partner Trinity Cathedral Walk-In Ministry by donating new or gently used coats and winter wear, including hats, scarves, and gloves. Every coat donated goes to someone who is in need. We will be collecting coats and winter wear through the end of January. The drop-off location is across from the reception desk. Please make sure any donation for the Trinity Walk-In Ministry is placed in the box labeled for the Walk-In Ministry. If you have any questions, please contact The Rev. Bonnie-Marie. 

Feeding Our Neighbors

Calvary Church continues to contribute non-perishable food to the food pantry at the East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) throughout the year. These donations continue to be important, as the shelves aren’t always full. Particularly needed items this month are: ramen, cold cereal, peanut butter, corn, and garbanzo beans. Thank you for continuing to fill the grocery carts in the lobby and for helping our neighbors in East Liberty and the surrounding areas of the East End. 

Gospel and Breakfast (20s, 30s, and 40s).

Gather for a breakfast snack and discussion about the day's gospel reading. Join us in the Evans Room on Level F. 

What Does Wisdom Look Like: 
Exploring the Book of Proverbs.

The class will discuss selected verses of this ancient collection, grouped by theme — talk, money, anger, marriage, friendship, etc. These Proverbs, known to Jesus and the Apostles, were originally written to help a person live a life of integrity in the world God has created. We will compare them to various Christian ideals in the New Testament. This class will be taught by Bob Owens (Emeritus Professor of Hebrew Bible, General Theological Seminary) and will meet in McClintic Hall on Level G.

Children's Liturgy of the Word is offered at the 11:00 AM service on most Sundays. CLW is a special time for children to pray, ask questions, and hear the good news of God's love. CLW is designed for children ages 4–8. Older children are welcome to join as helpers. No registration is needed. After the Opening Prayer, children are invited to gather with our adult leaders and process to the Refectory. They return to their families at the Peace. Children should be able to rejoin their families with minimal assistance. Parents and caregivers are warmly encouraged to participate in CLW with any child who needs a little extra support or isn't yet comfortable attending on their own.



Blessing Bags: Donations Needed!

Our Faith Formation students will once again assemble Christmas Blessing Bags for our neighbors in need, to be distributed through the Trinity Cathedral Walk-In Ministry. Last year, your generosity helped us fill more than 500 bags with warm-weather essentials and Christmas goodies! They were deeply appreciated and went quickly, so this year we hope to meet or exceed that number. You can help again by donating toiletries, warm socks (all sizes), gloves, snacks, and other essentials. Together, we can bring warmth and comfort to those experiencing hardship this holiday season. Please leave your donations in the designated bins at Calvary by December 6th or visit 

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/140LR6H86GAI3?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_6 for online purchase and direct delivery to Calvary.

**Feel free to share this link with anyone you know who would like to help, especially those living far away**

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity!

Christmas Pageant Sign-Up

Calvary’s Annual Christmas Pageant will be held during the 11:00 AM service on Sunday, December 20th followed by an outdoor petting zoo and Hanukkah Party.

Visit https://forms.gle/ks9Amr5TeRcivRR9A to learn more and sign up.

We are also in need of adult volunteers. Please contact Vicki Rispoli at vrispoli@calvarypgh.org for more info (Safe Church/background checks not required for this one-time event). 

Calling All Bakers and Cookie-Lovers to Our First Annual Cookie Walk!

Welcome the Advent season with fellowship and something sweet!  Bring your families for our first annual Cookie Walk in the Parish Hall on Sunday, December 6th, following the Advent Lessons and Carols service. Fill a small or large box with a delicious variety of homemade holiday cookies, free of charge. Discover your new favorite cookie while enjoying good company with a glass of wine or a cup of apple cider.

Bakers Needed! Sign-up sheets are now available in the Parish Hall.  Please consider bringing 4 dozen cookies, though any amount you can share is welcome.  Cookies may be dropped off at the reception desk during Calvary's office hours beginning on November 29th or before each service on Sunday, December 6th. Questions: Please contact any member of Parish Council or Cindy Pepples at lucindapepples@gmail.com or 412-298-8274.

Advent calendars and candles are in! Stop by soon for yours, and get an early look at our great selection of Advent and Christmas books and decor.

Show your Calvary pride this season with Christmas greeting cards featuring color photos of our beautiful church, or a Calvary ornament - lovely and so reasonably priced.

If you’re looking for an alternative to the mega-sellers for your online book shopping, visit bookshop.org, where a portion of your sale will benefit The Bookstore at Calvary. Just visit bookshop.org, type zip code 15206 in the Bookstore Near Me box, click on Calvary Bookstore, then the red Support this Shop! link. You can use the Search Bar to order any book at all and part of the proceeds from your order will go to the Calvary Bookstore.

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 visit, call the Bookstore at 412.661.0120, ext. 133 (please leave a message) or email bookstore@calvarypgh.org and we will contact you.

Spiritual Reflection – Ann Weems

Calvary’s Spiritual Reflection meetings continue to be a forum for small group sharing and prayer.  Through March 2027, we are using “From Advent’s Alleluias to Easter Morning Light” by Ann Weems. Her lyrical poetry is a reminder of the importance of true discipleship. 

We meet 7-8 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Conference Room, with the option of joining remotely using Zoom. Upcoming dates are November 17, December 1 and 15.

For more information, 
email Sondra Krimmel (sskrimmel@gmail.com) or 
Matt Muldoon (mattmuldoon@msn.com). 
Please feel welcome to join us.

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.

Please note that Contemplative Prayer will meet by Zoom only (no in person meeting) on November 16.

Wednesday, December 2 –

“Pittsburgh Parlor Song”

Soprano Brady Collins will discuss Pittsburgh's music publishing scene during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and perform such local favorites as “Pittsburgh, You’re a Grand Old Town,” “Pittsburg, City of Smoke,” and “My Youghiogheny Girl.” Ms. Collins also will feature East Liberty composer Ernest B. Lydick and perform his song, "The Wreck of the Flyer Duquesne.” It commemorates the December, 1903 Duquesne Limited accident on the B&O Railroad, where Laurel Run meets the Yough at a serpentine curve and more than 60 passengers lost their lives. Ms. Collins is on the board of the Avonworth Historical Society.

All talks are at 7 p.m. and free to the public. Join us in the Parish Hall. Use Marchand Street entrance. 

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AA: Alcoholics Anonymous; CLASP: Calvary Lincoln After school Program;

ELL: English Language Learners; FLMH: Functional Literacy Ministry of Haiti

Friday November 13, 2026

9:00 a.m.  Soup Group

6:00 p.m.  20s, 30s, 40s Friendsgiving

Saturday November 14, 2026

 The Consecration of Samuel Seabury, 1784

8:30 a.m.  Diocesan Convention

9:00 a.m.  FLMH

2:30 p.m.  Shelter Dinner Prep

Sunday November 15, 2026

 The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

The Holy Eucharist at 8, 9, and 11 a.m.

9:15 a.m.  Children’s Music

10:00 a.m.  Children/Youth Formation

10:00 a.m.  Gospel and Breakfast (GAB)

10:00 a.m.  Adult Bible Study

10:00 a.m.  Choir Warm-up

11:00 a.m.  Children’s Liturgy

12:15 p.m.  Coffee Hour

Monday November 16, 2026

 Margaret of Scotland, Queen, 1093

5:00 p.m.  Leadership Committee

5:30 p.m.  Bookstore Board Meeting

6:15 p.m.  Vestry Dinner

7:00 p.m.  Vestry Meeting

7:00 p.m.  Contemplative Prayer (by Zoom)

Tuesday November 17, 2026

 Hugh of Lincoln, Bishop, 1200

11:00 a.m.  Staff Meeting

7:00 p.m.  AA Meeting

7:00 p.m.  Spiritual Reflection

7:00 p.m.  Vote Faithfully Meeting

Wednesday November 18, 2026

 Hilda of Whitby, Abbess, 680

10:00 a.m.  ELL Conversation Class

10:00 a.m.  Garden Club Meeting

12:00 p.m.  Holy Eucharist

3:00 p.m.  Toddler Playgroup

3:15 p.m.  CLASP

6:00 p.m.  Interlude Group

7:00 PM  CLEAR Presentation

Thursday November 19, 2026

 Elizabeth of Hungary, Princess, 1231

5:00 p.m.  Calvary Camp Board Meeting

6:30 p.m.  Mahjong

6:30 p.m.  Evening Prayer

7:00 p.m.  Choir Rehearsal

7:00 p.m.  Prayer and Scripture

7:00 p.m.  Movie Night “Struggles in Steel”

Friday November 20, 2026

 Edmund, King, 870

Saturday November 21, 2026

 Mechtilde of Hackeborn and Gertrude the Great, 

 Mystics and Theologians, 1298 and 1302

Sunday November 22, 2026

 The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King

The Holy Eucharist at 8, 9, and 11 a.m.

9:15 a.m.  Children’s Music

10:00 a.m.  Children/Youth Formation

10:00 a.m.  Gospel and Breakfast (GAB)

10:00 a.m.  Adult Bible Study

10:00 a.m.  Calvary Creation Care

10:00 a.m.  Choir Warm-up

11:00 a.m.  Children’s Liturgy

12:15 p.m.  Coffee Hour

12:15 p.m.  Pageant Speaking Parts Rehearsal

An archive of the past months weekly email blasts

may be viewed on the Calvary website at

www.calvarypgh.org