Monday, May 23 at 7:00 PM St. Michael Church

Faith, Fellowship, and Food Summer Series with Dr. Maureen Crossen Join us in a lively and practical series in which we further discover our Journey of Faith. The Summer dates are: Tuesday 6:45-9 pm - St. Michael-Archangel Hall May 24, June 14, July 12, August 9. Click for more details.

Saints Joachim and Anne Parish joyfully announces the 60th Anniversary of Ordination of Father Miroslaus ‘Miro’ Wojcicki June 3, 1962. You are cordially invited to a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 10:30 am in Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport, PA followed by an Open House in the Social Hall.

Family Fun Night Raffle Tickets ON SALE NOW Benefits Sts. Joachim and Anne Youth Group $3,000 — Ticket $5 — 4 chances to win ($1500 straight, 1000 reverse, 250 one up, 250 one down) Available after Mass or by calling the Faith Formation Office, 412-754-0886 or email youth@joachimandannediopitt.org. Thank you for your support!

We CAN Impact Our Community.... Would you consider bringing a can or two of soup before or on Super Bowl Sunday, February 13, 2022. Please bring your donations to Mass and leave them in the Sanctuary in front of the altar. All donations of soup will be shared with the local food banks and Meals on Wheels. Thank you for your kindness and caring!

Bakers needed to make their favorite sweets (the delicious sweets the Fish Fry is known for), and bring them to Archangel Hall or the Social Hall all the Fish Fry Days of Lent. Thank you for baking! Thank You for making our Fish Fry Special! Hope to see you there!

You’re invited to Save the Date. Shroud of Turin Presentation. Monday, April 25, 2022 at 7:00 pm, Saint Michael Church, Elizabeth. Please come and join us in prayer.

9 am Mass - St. Michael Church 10:30 am Breakfast, Youghiogheny Country Club $24 per person - RSVP by Sunday, April 24, 2022 For reservations or more information, please call Paula, 412-384-0499, or Place your name & phone number & check in an envelope marked Communion Breakfast and place in the Offertory Basket. Thank You!

If you are planning weddings, especially Winter, Spring & Summer 2022. St. Michael - Archangel Hall, McLay Drive, Elizabeth Saturday, April 30, 2022, 9:00 am-3:30 pm Registration $50.00 per couple (includes materials & lunch) Pre-Registration is necessary. Please register online at joachimandannediopitt.org/marriage or call Julie In the Faith Formation Office, 412-754-0886 or email faithform@joachimandannediopitt.org.

All are invited ... Mother’s Day Family Mass & Breakfast Sponsored by Holy Name Society, Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 10:30 am. Queen of the Rosary Church & Social Hall, Breakfast $10 (limited number of tickets). Ticket available from any Holy Name member or by calling Mike Ksiazek, 412-672-3910. Breakfast includes: eggs, sausage, ham, potatoes, fruit cup, juice, pastries & beverage.

Family!   Faith!   Fun! Family Vacation Bible School will be Monday evenings in June from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Click for details!

Pre-Baptism Class Are you expecting? Is this your first child? Pre-Baptism Class is for expectant parents and Godparents or anyone who is seeking a Catholic Baptism for their child. Pre-Baptism Class - Deacon John Ragan Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 7:00 pm St. Michael Meeting Room Grandparents are also welcome at these classes. Please register online at joachimandannediopitt.org/baptism or by calling the Faith Formation - Religious Education office, 412-754-0886 or emailing faithform@joachimandannediopitt.org Prior to scheduling a Baptism, parents need to attend the Pre-Baptismal Seminar.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Patriotic Hymns and Benediction. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed on the second Monday of the month. All are invited and most assuredly welcome! Mary, Queen of the Rosary, pray for us.

Save The Date . . .Family Fun Night - Friday, June 17, 2022 Sponsored by Faith Formation-Youth Ministry

Stuffed Cabbage for Our Festival Volunteers Needed and Appreciated. We are making Stuffed Cabbage Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 9:00 am, Queen of the Rosary Social Hall. Lunch provided. Please consider offering your time and talent to help our Parish. We also need assistance washing dishes and cleaning up. Lots of fun! Good times! Laughs! Smiles! Hugs! Friends! Hope to see you there.

Filled Propane Tanks Needed for the Saints Joachim & Anne Parish Annual Community Festival August 4, 5 and 6, 2022. We are requesting filled, 20 lb. propane tanks, to be donated for our festival. Tanks should be marked with your name and be dropped off at Saint Eugene Church on or before July 15, 2022. Tanks will be available for pickup after the festival. If you can help, please contact Cathy at 412-980-2918 by June 30, 2022. Thank you for generosity and kindness!

Saints Joachim & Anne Parish Annual Community Festival August 4, 5 and 6, 2022.   Festival Specialty Baskets Thank you so much for your generosity!   We continue to receive items in our labeled specialty baskets. All these donations will start us on our way to designing the beautiful baskets that are an important part of our Saints Joachim & Anne Community Parish Festival. P.S. Look in the clearance aisle. BASKET THEMES: Spring Gardening: seeds, tools (small shovels or rakes), potting soil, gardening gloves, garden statues or flags, garden hose, nozzles. Patriotic: red, white & blue items, flags, picnic Italian: sauces, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, pastas, cooking pots, colanders and kitchen utensils. Summer: beach balls & pool items, beach towels, picnic items, folding outdoor chairs or picnic table. Fall: seasonal decorations (leaves & pumpkins), plates & napkins, Tablecloth, orange and shades of browns Halloween: decorations, black & orange plates, tablecloths, napkins, items for a party. Thanksgiving: turkey platter, pumpkin tablecloths, plates, napkins, gravy boats or decorations Men's: tools, flashlights, work gloves, bandanas, men's soaps & colognes Women's: candles, beauty items, nail care, spa gift certificates Children's: toys, puzzles, balls, games, dolls Hot Wheels: match box or hot wheel toy cars. Baby: diapers, blankets, clothing, baby bottles, baby toys, baby powder & lotions Baking: cookie sheets, pie pans, measuring cups, bowls Small Appliances: assorted small kitchen appliances (toasters, can openers, crock pots and coffee makers) Back to School: lunch boxes, backpacks, pencils, paper, calculators, & folders. Car Wash: window cleaner, towels, paper towels, wax, tire cleaner, bucket, shammy Cleaning: Mr. Clean, Windex, paper towels, magic erasers & Clorox clean up. Pet: Cat/Dog - pet food, treats, bowls, toys, bedding. Holiday Themes: New Year’s Day, Valentines Day, St. Patrick Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc Going Green: environmentally friendly products Kitchen Supplies: dish cloths, tea towels, pot holders, dish & hand soap, utensils Puzzle Basket: crossword, word search, sudoku, etc Thank you for your generosity!!! We couldn’t do it without you!

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS!!!!! Our craft basket area needs your talent! What better way to spend a cold, snowy winter day than by creating your special crafts for our Saints Joachim and Anne Community Parish Festival. Floral arrangements, wreaths, wood working, afghans, baby items, etc. Donations can be dropped off at each church in the Gather Space. If you have any questions, please call Cathy, 412-980-2918. Thank you for your time, talents and support of our parish festival!!!

One Wheelbarrow of Cheer will be raffled each night of our Community Festival. Donations are greatly appreciated. Sports, beach & summer, (coolers, beach chairs), all kinds of alcohol, wine, wine coolers, beer, soda, mixers, snack & party food items are all needed. Donation drop-off information: Mari Ann, 412-667-0297, or Cathy Esack Hair Styling Center, 412-672-8666, (during business hours). Please do not leave items if the shop is closed. Thank you for your generous support!

Community Festival Volunteers Our Community Festival is less than five months away. All returning volunteers wishing to help with this year’s Festival are reminded that your clearances and training need to be current. All new volunteers can contact Jeannie to begin the safe environment process. For information, questions, or to begin the process of certification, please call Jeannie, 412-751-0663 or email protect@joachimandannediopitt.org,