News - August 2022 RSS Feed

Come and get to know your new sisters in Christ and learn about the Christian Mothers' confraternity. Participate in a time of prayer and fellowship as we celebrate the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 6:00PM. (for details, click heading)

Enjoy brats, beer, a Bavarian brass band and fun on the grounds of Our Lady of Fatima Church for the celebration of Oktoberfest. This event will take place following the 5:00PM Mass on Saturday, October 1, 2021. Call 724.775.3940 to RSVP. Prost!

A registration table for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) and for Faith Formation for Kindergarten thru Grade 8 (CCD) will be available at St. Frances Cabrini Church before and after the 4:30PM Saturday, August 27, 2022 Mass as well as the Sunday, August 28, 2022 8:30AM an 10:30AM Masses. (for more, click heading)

After a hot and rainy summer, let's fall back into our routine of fun and games. Come join the 50 + Friends group for an enjoyable afternoon of socializing on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 12noon to 2:30PM in Msgr. Farri Hall at St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center. Light lunch, drinks and snacks.

Save the date for a fun time at Merchandise Bingo Night! This fundraiser will be held at 7:00PM on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Fr. O’Connell Hall (SFC). Cost is $7 per person; includes bingo, food, and prizes! Specials will also be available.

Due to the threat of thunderstorms on Sunday, August 21, 2022, the MQS Parish Family Picnic set for 2:00PM to 5:00PM has been moved from John A. Antoline Park to Fr. O'Connell Hall at our St. Frances Cabrini Church location. Additionally, all attending are reminded/asked to please bring side dishes for sharing.

A dedicated group of parishioners pray specifically for those intentions identified on the Prayer Request List webpage. All parishioners are invited to join in this community prayer by remembering in your prayers those listed. If you are interested in formally participating in this apostolate of faith, hope and charity,... (to continue, click heading)

Members of the Knights of Columbus (St Joseph the Worker, #5947) will be at all doors of Our Lady of Fatima Church after Mass on the weekend of August 27/28, 2022. Your kind generosity benefits the special people at McGuire Memorial Home & St. Anthony School and is greatly appreciated! (to continue, click heading)

It’s time to restart our groups weekly bingo sessions beginning Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 12:40PM to 3:00PM! As a ‘welcome back gift’ to our loyal members, ALL specials for this day will be FREE. As always, light refreshments, soda, and coffee are available at no charge. The weekly fee remains $1. Additionally, we will continue the 50/50 drawings well as weekly door prizes. We look forward to seeing everyone and having a great kick off event.

Each year the diocese recognizes the crowning achievement of those couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass offered by Bishop Zubik at St. Paul Cathedral, Oakland, followed by a cookie reception. Couples should RSVP... (for details, click heading)

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be offered in our parish’s churches the weekend of September 17/18, 2022 according to the following schedule: (for details, click heading)

Come honor our Blessed Mother on the Vigil of the Memorial of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the Church of St. John the Baptist, Monaca. The schedule will be as follows: (for details, click heading)

Join us on Thursday, August 25, 2022 for the 50+ Group’s Indoor Picnic at 12noon in Fr. O’Connell Hall. Enjoy picnic foods and time with old and new friends. Reservations are necessary. (for details, click heading)

A catechist is needed for grade 7 (Session A on Sundays from 10:00AM to 11:15AM) at our St. John the Baptist location. No experience is necessary; we have an awesome support staff to help you. If interested, please call Deanna Stacko, CCD Director, at 724.774.4888.

Welcome to Peg Lias and Marta Sasala who are assisting in the Faith Formation and Preschool Offices.

The parish business office will be closed from Monday, August 22 thru 29, 2022. Please do not leave voice mail messages. Call back when the office reopens on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 to speak with our parish business manager Dave Dieter directly. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

A registration table for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) and for Faith Formation for Kindergarten thru Grade 8 (CCD) will be available at St. Titus Church before and after the 10:00AM Sunday, August 21, 2022 Mass. (to continue, click heading)

Each August 15th the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The dogma of the Assumption teaches that at the end of her life, Mary, the mother of Christ, was taken both body and soul into heaven. Our parish Mass schedule for the Solemnity... (to continue, click heading)

There will be a Christian Mothers Board Meeting at 6:00PM on Friday, August 19, 2022 in St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center. Board members are asked to make every effort to attend. (to continue, click heading)