Pittsburgh Mass Mob XVII December 27 at Church of the Resurrection at 11:30 am
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The Church of the Resurrection in Brookline has invited us to Pittsburgh Mass Mob their church! Church of the Resurrection has a very interesting history. According to the diocesan web site, it is as follows:
Parish History
"Resurrection parish was established in 1909. The origin of the parish can be traced to the opening of the Mt. Washington Streetcar Tunnel in 1904. Before the tunnel opened, travel to Pittsburgh from the South Hills was time consuming and difficult. This kept the population in the area down. Once travel to and from Pittsburgh became easier, Brookline experienced a rapid growth. By 1909, Brookline had grown to the point that a parish could be supported. On May 3, 1909, land for a church was purchased and on May 25, the parish was officially established. The first Mass of the parish was celebrated on May 30 in a rented storeroom. This storeroom served as a church for a year. Beginning in June of 1909, work began on a combined church and school building. The cornerstone was laid on September 19, 1909, and the first Mass was celebrated in the new church on March 27, 1910. The basement of the building was devoted to the church and the upper floor constituted the school. To meet the growing needs of the school, a second floor and a wing was added to the original building in 1912. A second wing was added in 1923 to 1924. A final addition, connecting the two wings, was constructed in 1928.
The continuing growth of the parish led to the building of a new church. Ground for the church was broken on April 25, 1938, and the completed church was dedicated on February 13, 1939. The original church was converted into a gym and, in 1953, into four classrooms. The church was renovated in 1955 and 1984."
Known for it's breathtaking picture behind the altar,, it is another one of Pittsburgh's jewels!
There will be a tour after Mass as well as a light reception.
Please be sure to bring your family and friends for this exciting opportunity to enjoy a "view from another pew" again!
Here is a video of this beautiful church,, Enjoy!
Pittsburgh Mass Mob XVII December 27 at Church of the Resurrection at 11:30 am