Thank you to the members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Frances Cabrini Church for their help in making gift bags for the Beaver County Jail inmates as well as the home bound of our parish.
Sincere thanks to those who donated to this year's Christmas Flower Fund. A list of donors and those they wished to remember/honor can be found in the 1/1/23 parish bulletin. God bless you all for your generosity.
Donations of desserts/baked goods are needed for the Epiphany Party dessert table. Please drop off your items at the parish office (SFC) on Thursday, January 5, 2023 during business hours. (For more, click heading)
Thank you to all who helped pick up, sort, and bag the items for our MQSP Annual Coat Drive. The process went well. Ray and I delivered coats, sweaters and hats to the Adoption Council and to Professional Outfitters in Aliquippa. They were greatly appreciative! — Deacon Bob Bittner
The Faith Formation office will close on December 20, 2022 and will reopen on Monday, January 2, 2023. Sunday classes will resume on January 8, 2023 and Monday evening class will resume on January 2, 2023. From our office to all our families, may you have a blessed, glorious and healthy Christmas and New Year!
During the season of Advent, we await the celebration of Christ’s birth and His coming again at the end of time. Over four weeks, we prepare our hearts for Christmas in penitential reflection. But in the middle of this season, Gaudete Sunday calls us to rejoice in hope! (to continue, click heading)
On behalf of Archabbot Martin and the whole monastic community at St. Vincent Archabbey, Fr. Joachim & I would like to thank you for your overwhelming generosity and support. The donations you made for the Benedictine Appeal was an amazing total of ,,,, (to continue, click heading)
The Mary, Queen of Saints Parish 2023 Calendar is available at the entrances of our churches. This year's calendar is titled "Divine Mercy”. (to continue, click heading)
There will be second collection at all Christmas Masses to benefit the Children and Youth Services of the Diocese. The proceeds from this collection are used to support a number of programs that serves children and young people who depend on our generosity and our loving concern for them. (to continue, click heading)
Beginning in Lent of 2023, all parishes in the Diocese will participate in the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey tool designed for parishioners to reflect upon their individual spiritual growth and engagement with the parish. (for more info, click heading)
As we prepare for His coming during this season of Advent, the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession will be available within a Penance Service to be offered on Thursday, December 20, 2022 at 6:30PM in the Church of St. Frances Cabrini, Center Township. (for details, click heading)
On Friday, January 6, 2023 at 5:30PM all Mary, Queen of Saints Parish adult volunteer workers are cordially invited to a special appreciation gathering to be held in Fr. O’Connell Hall, located on the grounds of St. Frances Cabrini Church. Please RSVP by... (for details, click heading)
Wafers used at Christmas Eve or Day as part of a dinner tradition are available near each church location's sanctuary. The packet contains 3 wafers (2 white & 1 pink). Donation is $3.00 per packet.
Please note that the offices of Mary, Queen of Saints Parish will be closed from Friday, December 23, 2022 thru Monday, January 2, 2023. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. May the the blessings of the Christ Child fill your soul with grace and peace, joy and love, now and always.
It is very fitting that we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (December 8) in the midst of the Advent Season. Advent is a season of preparation. (to continue, click heading)
According to the General Norms for the Liturgical Year: “Advent has a twofold character: as a season to prepare for Christmas when Christ's first coming to us is remembered; as a season when that remembrance directs the mind and heart to await Christ's Second Coming at the end of time. Advent is thus a period for devout and joyful expectation” [Norms 39]. (to continue, click heading)
Rediscover the healing power of God's love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation at Catholic parishes throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The Light Is On For You! Confessions times for our parish locations on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 will be as follows:... (for details, click heading)
On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:00PM in the Church of St. Titus, 952 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa, the St. Titus Choir will offer a free concert of seasonal music. Traverse time and space through beautiful voices and sacred music selections in anticipated celebration of our Savior's glorious birth. Light refreshments to follow in Titan Hall.
The next scheduled weekly 50+ meeting will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 12noon. Meetings are held in Fr. O’Connell Hall every Thursday from 12noon until 3:00PM. These are an opportunities to meet new friends, play cards or bingo and a great way to spend an afternoon. Have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
The K of C will be at all doors of Our Lady of Fatima Church after Mass next weekend, December 17/18, 2022 to collect for the Bishop's Project. Thanks... (for more. click heading)