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Report: Thirteenth Annual Battle of Lepanto Mass and Dinner

DumbOx — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 23:16:51 +0000

A traditional Solemn Latin Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary was celebrated on Wdnesday, 7 October 2020 at Saint Titus Church, Aliquippa PA – sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161 Traditional Latin Mass Guild.

The PLMC, Inc. provided logistical and liturgical support.

Celebrant Canon John O’Connor of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, Parochial Vicar of Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, assisted by Fr. Jean-Luc Zadroga, OSB, Administrator of St. Titus Parish, as deacon, and Canon William Avis, Pastor of Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish, as subdeacon.

PLMC Chairman, Dr. Joseph Beierle presenting Canon William Avis with a donation from the PLMC, Inc. to support the Institute of Christ the King’s seminary.

Report: Twelfth Annual Battle of Lepanto Mass and Dinner

DumbOx — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:37:19 +0000

A traditional Latin Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary was celebrated on Monday, 7 October 2019 at Saint Titus Church, Aliquippa PA – sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161 Traditional Latin Mass Guild.

The celebrant was Canon William Avis of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest.

The PLMC, Inc. provided logistical and liturgical support.

Clergy from left to right, Canon O’Connor, Fr. Gruber, Fr. Cizik, Canon Avis (celebrant), Chorbishop Spinosa

Cynthia Medvitz, on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Latin Mass Community, Inc. presented Canon John O’Connor with a scene depicting Our Lord and disciples on the road to Emmaus for the rectory of Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish.

Mr. Jim Cardellini, on behalf of the PLMC, Inc. Board of Directors, presented Canon William Avis, Pastor of Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish, with a picture to adorn the parish rectory

Report: Eleventh Annual Battle of Lepanto Mass and Dinner

DumbOx — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 22:35:46 +0000

A traditional Latin Missa Cantata for the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary was celebrated on Sunday, 7 October 2018 at Saint Titus Church, Aliquippa PA – sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161 Traditional Latin Mass Guild.

The celebrant was Canon John O’Connor of the Institute of Christ the King.

The PLMC, Inc. provided logistical and liturgical support.

Canon John O’Connor and altar servers

Schola chanting the Kyrie

PLMC Director Mr. Jim Cardellini presenting Canon John O’Connor a donation from the PLMC, Inc. to support the Institute of Christ the King’s seminary.

Cynthia Medvitz, on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Latin Mass Community, Inc. presented Canon John O’Connor with an original copy of the 1862 so-called “Allioli Heilege Schrift.” This is a Catholic Bible, printed in German by the Johann E. Potter Publishing Co. in Philadelphia, PA.

P.L.M.C. President, Dr. Joseph Beierle, said: “The Directors were pleased to offer this rare volume in thanksgiving for the paternal interest and guidance shown to our Community over the past two decades by the Institute in general, and by Msgr. Giles Wach and Msgr. Michael Schmitz in particular. We look forward to a continued good relationshsip with the current North American Superior, our own Canon Matthew Talarico.”