Report: Fr. Stephen Wetzel, FSSP, - First Mass & Priestly Blessing

On 16 June 2024, newly ordained Fr. Stephen Wetzel, FSSP, offered a Mass for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost at St. Titus Church, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, and imparted his First Priestly Blessing after Mass.

Fr. Wetzel was a Woodlawn Council seminarian grant recipient.  Members of Woodlawn Council were in attendance.  Fr. Wetzel's first assignment will be at the National Shrine of Saint Alphonsus Liguori in Baltimore, Maryland.

Upcoming Latin Masses - June 2024

Traditional Latin Mass

St. Titus Church

952 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa PA 15001

Holy Rosary & Confessions begin 30 minutes before Mass.

First Friday

7 June 2024, 7:00 PM

Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Offered in reparation for sins committed against the Sacred & Immaculate Hearts.

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacred Heart devotions after Mass.

Celebrant: Fr. Ladis J. Cizik

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

16 June 2024, 2:00 PM

Celebrant: Fr. Stephen Wetzel, FSSP

First Priestly Blessing after Mass.

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By order of Bishop David A. Zubik, Traditional Latin Masses at St. Titus Church are restricted to First Fridays at 7pm, and the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2pm.  Also by order of Bishop Zubik, no Latin Mass at St. Titus Church on Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, or Pentecost Sunday, and no Traditional Latin baptisms, weddings, or funerals are permitted at St. Titus Church.

By order of Archabbot Matin de Porres Bartel, OSB, no Benedictine priest currently assigned to Mary, Queen of Saints Parish has his permission to offer the Traditional Latin Mass.

First Masses of Thanksgiving - Fr. Stephen M. Wetzel, FSSP

The Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161 is pleased to pass along the information below.  Stephen Wetzel was a Woodlawn Council seminarian grant recipient in 2022, and 2023.  Woodlawn Council was pleased to support him in his seminary studies.  We are now honored to celebrate his ordination to the holy priesthood.

You are invited to the First Masses of Thanksgiving of Father Stephen Michael Wetzel, FSSP, in the Pittsburgh area.

Saturday, June 1st @ 1:00 PM

Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish

3250 California Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15212

Followed by reception.

Sunday, June 2nd @ 11:00 AM

Queen of the Holy Rosary Church

291 Scoville Dr, Vienna OH 44473

Followed by Corpus Christi Procession

Monday, June 3rd @ 9:00 AM

Carmelite Monastery of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

327 Water St, Fairfield PA 17320

Sunday, June 9th @ 3:00 PM

Holy Family Church

1200 Ligonier St, Latrobe PA 15650

Sunday, June 16th @ 2:00 PM

St. Titus Church

952 Franklin Ave, Aliquippa PA 15001

Upcoming Latin Masses - May 2024

Coronation of the Virgin, c. 1420
Gentile da Fabriano, (c. 1370-1427)
Source. 

Traditional Latin Mass

St. Titus Church

952 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa PA 15001

Holy Rosary & Confessions begin 30 minutes before Mass.

First Friday

3 May 2024, 7:00 PM

Offered in reparation for sins committed against the Sacred & Immaculate Hearts.

Sacred Heart devotions after Mass.

Celebrant: Fr. Peter Gruber, CO

Fifth Sunday after Easter

5 May 2024, 2:00 PM - Note the date: 1st Sunday in May 2024, only.

Commemoration of St. Pius V

Celebrant: Fr. Ladis J. Cizik

No Traditional Latin Mass at St. Titus Church on the 3rd Sunday in May 2024.

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By order of Bishop David A. Zubik, Traditional Latin Masses at St. Titus Church are restricted to First Fridays at 7pm, and the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2pm.  Also by order of Bishop Zubik, no Latin Mass at St. Titus Church on Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, or Pentecost Sunday, and no Traditional Latin baptisms, weddings, or funerals are permitted at St. Titus Church.

By order of Archabbot Matin de Porres Bartel, OSB, no Benedictine priest currently assigned to Mary, Queen of Saints Parish has his permission to offer the Traditional Latin Mass.

Upcoming Latin Masses - April 2024

Traditional Latin Mass

St. Titus Church

952 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa PA 15001

Holy Rosary & Confessions begin 30 minutes before Mass.

First Friday

5 April 2024, 7:00 PM

Easter Friday

Offered in reparation for sins committed against the Sacred & Immaculate Hearts.

Sacred Heart devotions after Mass.

Celebrant: Canon William Avis, Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest

Third Sunday after Easter

21 April 2024, 2:00 PM

Celebrant: Fr. Adam Potter

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By order of Bishop David A. Zubik, Traditional Latin Masses at St. Titus Church are restricted to First Fridays at 7pm, and the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2pm.  Also by order of Bishop Zubik, no Latin Mass at St. Titus Church on Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, or Pentecost Sunday, and no Traditional Latin baptisms, weddings, or funerals are permitted at St. Titus Church.

By order of Archabbot Matin de Porres Bartel, OSB, no Benedictine priest currently assigned to Mary, Queen of Saints Parish has his permission to offer the Traditional Latin Mass.

Traditional Holy Week in Pittsburgh - 2024

The following Holy Week schedules are provided as a convenience.  Verify all times before traveling.

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Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish

Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest

3250 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212

Website

Palm Sunday, 24 March - 8am Low Mass; 10am Blessing of Palms, Procession & Solemn Mass

Monday, 25 March - 12noon Low Mass

Tuesday, 26 March - 12noon Low Mass; 7pm Low Mass

Spy Wednesday, 27 March - 12noon Low Mass; 7pm Tenebrae

Holy Thursday, 28 March - 6pm Confessions; 7pm Solemn Mass followed by Procession & Adoration until Midnight

Good Friday, 29 March - 10am Confessions; 11am Stations of the Cross; 12noon Mass of the Presanctified

Holy Saturday, 30 March - 7pm Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday, 1 April - 8am Low Mass; 11am Solemn Mass followed by the Blessing of Lambs

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St. James Church

Society of Saint Pius X

326 South Main Street, West End Village, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15220

Website

Palm Sunday, 24 March - 6:30am Confessions; 7:30am Low Mass; 8:45am Confessions; 9:30am Blessing of Palms, Procession & High Mass

Tuesday, 26 March - 5pm Confessions; 6pm Spiritual Conference; 6:30pm Low Mass; Confessions after Mass until finished (Those wishing to make a General Confession may do so.)

Spy Wednesday, 27 March - 7am Low Mass; Confessions after Mass until finished (Those wishing to make a General Confession may do so.)

Holy Thursday, 28 March - 5:30pm - 6:30pm Confessions; 7pm Vesperal Mass followed by Compline & Adoration until Midnight

Good Friday, 29 March - 12noon - 1:45pm Confessions; 1:30pm Rosary; 2pm Stations of the Cross followed by Sermon; 3pm Afternoon Liturgy followed by Compline

Holy Saturday, 30 March - 8:30pm - 9:30pm Confessions; 10pm Pascal Vigil

Easter Sunday, 1 April - 9:30am Confessions; 10am Mass 

Up-Coming Latin Masses - March 2024

Traditional Latin Mass

St. Titus Church

952 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa PA 15001

Holy Rosary & Confessions begin 30 minutes before Mass.

First Friday

1 March 2024, 7:00 PM

Friday of Second Week in Lent

Offered in reparation for sins committed against the Sacred & Immaculate Hearts.

Sacred Heart devotions after Mass.

Celebrant: Fr. Michael Roche

Passion Sunday

17 March 2024, 2:00 PM

Celebrant: Fr. Adam Potter

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By order of Bishop David A. Zubik, Traditional Latin Masses at St. Titus Church are restricted to First Fridays at 7pm, and the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2pm.  Also by order of Bishop Zubik, no Latin Mass at St. Titus Church on Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, or Pentecost Sunday, and no Traditional Latin baptisms, weddings, or funerals are permitted at St. Titus Church.

By order of Archabbot Matin de Porres Bartel, OSB, no Benedictine priest currently assigned to Mary, Queen of Saints Parish has his permission to offer the Traditional Latin Mass.