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Welcome Fr. Dam Nguyen & Fr. Nick Vaskov
Because of the COVID-19 restrictions and the discontinuation of the Pittsburgh Catholic, it may come as a surprise to you to learn that a new clergy team has been assigned to Christ Our Savior Parish.
With Fr. Tony’s assignment as chaplain to the Allegheny County Jail, Bishop Zubik has assigned me, Fr. Nick Vaskov, as pastor and Fr. Dam Nguyen as senior parochial vicar of Christ Our Savior Parish.
Both of us are excited to begin our responsibilities in service to you and are anxious to get to know you as we hit the ground running. As a start, we would both like to briefly introduce ourselves and we look forward to the many opportunities we will have to encounter each other in the days ahead.
While it may be difficult to get to know each other as the COVID-19 restrictions continue, we will try our best and trust that God will provide plenty of opportunities for these encounters. In the meantime, please know that Fr. Dam and I are praying for you each and every day and we ask your prayers for us as we begin these new responsibilities.
May God bless you and may God bless America as we celebrate this Independence Day weekend!
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Fr. Dam Nguyen
Fr. Dam Nguyen – I left Vietnam in 1981 and came to America in 1984 after three years in the refugee camps. After my studies in local universities and seminary formation, I was ordained in 1993 in Saint Paul Cathedral for the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
In addition to being a chaplain to the Vietnamese Catholic Community in Pittsburgh, I have been assigned to the parishes of Saint Anne in Castle Shannon, Word of God in Swissvale, Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin in Whitehall, Saint Stephen in Hazelwood, Sacred Heart in Emsworth, and the parish grouping of Saint Maria Goretti in Bloomfield, Immaculate of Mary in Polish Hill and Our Lady of the Angels in Lawrenceville.
My priestly life has been primarily shaped and made by the parishioners and the people I encountered. I do not know if I mean anything to them, but they do mean a lot to me.”
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Fr. Nick Vaskov
Fr. Nick Vaskov – I was born and raised in Pittsburgh and, other than five years of seminary, have lived here all my life.
I have been a priest for 11 years, ordained in 2009, and have served in a variety of pastoral and administrative assignments, including Saint Paul Cathedral, parishes in New Castle, PA, Saint Mary of Mercy in Downtown, and the Shrines of Pittsburgh grouping, as well as Vice-Rector of Saint Paul Seminary, among others.
I love to smile and I love to serve others and I know there will be many opportunities to do both as pastor of Christ Our Savior Parish. I always try my best to be accessible to people, so please do not hesitate to reach out to me through the parish office or by e-mail at nvaskov@diopitt.org.
I hope that God will allow me to be a good steward of this parish and I know I can’t do that without your help.
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Daily Mass
Public Mass attendance resumes.
Beginning June 1, 2020, Mass will resume. Due to the Little Sisters of the Poor Chapel still being closed which supplied Mass for several people in the area, the following will be implemented.
As of now here are the details for weekday Masses.
- 9:00 am Monday - Saturday at St. Cyril.
- 12:05 pm Monday - Friday at St. Peter.
Beginning Monday, June 22nd, St. Cyril Church will be locked when the office closes for the day. (Monday - Friday).
On Saturdays, the church will be locked after confession.
Other instructions
- Please sit only in the open pews, and spaced out to three people per pew.
- Please wear a mask.
- Communion will be distributed after the conclusion of Mass with proper safe distancing to be observed. Be patient when waiting for communion, and stand at a 6-foot distance in line, unless you are a family that has been living together throughout the safety observances.
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Sunday Mass
Our Mass schedule will be Sunday morning, not Saturday evening for now:
9:00 am St Boniface
10:30 am St. Peter
11:00 am St. Cyril
* On Sundays, St. Cyril Church will be locked immediately following Mass.
The attendance will be limited to 25% of the number of people the church can accommodate:
St. Boniface - 250 people
St. Peter - 200 people
St. Cyril - 160 people
Please click here for the additional social distancing guidelines and attendance restrictions.
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Christ Our Savior - Parish News
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Church Updates as of May 15, 2020
- Beginning Friday, May 15, 2020, St. Cyril & St. Peter Church doors will be open during the day for daily prayer.
- There are certain pews open for use, which will be clean throughout the day.
- The doors of the church will be propped open to avoid touching the handles.
- St. Cyril: Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 7:00 P.M.
- St. Peter: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 12:30 P.M.
- St. Boniface will remain closed for daily prayer
- Confessions will be on Saturday mornings only from 9:30 - 10:00 AM. at St. Cyril Church.
- The Wednesday evening confessions will be canceled at this time as there have been close to no people coming on Wednesdays.
- Funerals, weddings, and baptisms may be scheduled, provided it is 25 or fewer people in attendance and other guidelines discussed with Fr. Tony, Teresa, or Mary first.
Thank you for your commitment to our parish and please continue to check the website and inform those who do not have the internet.
- There are certain pews open for use, which will be clean throughout the day.
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Reinstating of Confession
Beginning the first week of June, during this time of transition, confessions will be on Saturday mornings only from 9:30 - 10:00 AM. at St. Cyril Church.
The Wednesday evening confessions will be canceled at this time as there have been close to no people coming on Wednesdays.
Please stay tuned for further information
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Funerals
Permitted Beginning May 15, 2020
With the restriction of 25 people or less and other guidelines discussed with Fr. Tony, Teresa, or Mary first.
If you would like to wait until more people are able to attend, we can schedule a Memorial Mass later.
For those who wanted a funeral Mass over the last month, you may schedule a Memorial Mass now with 25 people or less or wait until more people are allowed.
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Home bound needs
If you are in need of assistance for food or other assistance during this time of precautions, please call Father Tony or Mary at the office.
We will be attempting to reach out to the home-bound but you may find a need sooner.
Church Office : 412-761-1552
Mary Swindal - ext. 214
Fr. Tony - ext. 201
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Dear Members of Christ Our Savior Parish:
In light of the suspension of masses due to the Coronavirus, collection of the Baby Bottles will also be postponed.
Our Centers are still operating as an essential service to provide pregnancy tests, ultrasounds & STD testing. Life Support sessions will be offered online.
To support Women’s Choice Network in advance of bottle collecting, we would appreciate your supporting the “Virtual Baby Bottle Campaign.” Please continue to keep this ministry in your daily prayers.
Ways to Give Virtually:
* Go to www.ebottle.org and click on Donate
* Text to Give – Text “Baby” to 412-219-5433
* Send a check to:
Women’s Choice Network, P.O. Box 15034, Pittsburgh, PA 15237Be sure to designate “Baby Bottle Campaign” and your church with your donation.
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Giving
During these times of precautions, although there is an absence of Mass, please consider to continue your donations.
During suspension of Masses and other community events, our bills still must be paid.
You can donate by mail, drop a donation in the mailbox at the main office or consider donating online during this time.
Online Giving can be set up by you through our website as a weekly donation or on a week to week basis.
You can call Teresa at the parish office to help you through the process.
Thank you for your continued support through this uncertain time.
Office Phone Number : 412-761-1552
Teresa - ext. 200
Fr. Tony ext. 201Online Giving Click Here
Thank you for your continued generosity and prayers
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Please click above to pray for the souls of our Parishioners who died and were not able to have the normal funeral rites.
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Streaming Mass and daily readings
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Zec 9:9-10Responsorial Psalm Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14Reading 2 ROM 8:9, 11-13Gospel Mt 11:25-30
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Previously recorded Mass
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Vigil Candles
During this time of pandemic, if you would like a candle lit for devotion, or for prayer, plese email
Fr. Tony at revtg@cospgh.org or call 412-761-1552 Ext,. 201.
Please let him know where you would like the candle lit, which of the three church buildings and in which area.
You can send the money by check or wait until churches reopen to make the donation.
Please note: due to the observance of Holy Week, no candles will be lit until Easter Sunday.
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Christ Our savior - Church Sites
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St. Boniface
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St. Cyril
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St. Peter
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Click on any of our sites above for Directions and Contact Information.
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