News - May 2023 RSS Feed

Join CORE: High School Youth Group on Sunday, June 4, for kickball at Hopewell Park!

Our parish offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observation of Memorial Day. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Our parish Faith Formation Program is seeking adult volunteers to take 100 ‘space cadets’ on an incredible journey. This project needs volunteers who wish to help in any of the following areas:... (for details, click heading)

The monstrance tabernacle ordered especially for our parish’s Blessed Carlo Acutis Adoration Chapel has finally arrived. On Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 6:15PM, a pre-Mass talk will be given in the Church of Our Lady of Fatima regarding the adoration chapel, and then lead into the celebration of Mass at 6:30PM. This Mass will be followed by a Eucharistic Procession to the adoration chapel,... (to continue, click heading)

Our Annual Memorial Day Masses will be celebrated at 9:00AM on Monday, May 29, 2023 in St. John the Baptist Cemetery (1270 Chapel Road, Monaca) and at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (2186 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa). (for details, click heading)

Please refrain from parking in the OLF rectory driveway.  In recent weeks, cars have prevented the clergy from accessing the garage. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Montessori-based religious formation program for children ages 3 to 10. This program focuses on the child's relationship with God and assists the child as he or she learns to follow Christ, the Good Shepherd. For more information or to register,... (to continue, click heading)

Registration forms for the 2023-24 Catechetical Year are available for download on the parish website; from the Faith Formation Office, or in the vestibules of the four churches. (for details, click heading)

There will be a second collection the weekend of May 20/21, 2023 to benefit the work of the Catholic Relief Services. This is an opportunity to express Christian compassion and generosity. (to continue, click heading)

On your mark,… get set,… go!!! Our Lady of Fatima students will lace up their sneakers for this year's Fun Run for June 5, 2023. (for details, click heading)

Our Lady of Fatima School is looking for summer maintenance help to do painting, cleaning etc. at about 20 hour a week. For more information call 724.375.7565.

Save the date for a fun time at Merchandise Bingo Night! This fundraiser will be held at 7:00PM on Monday, May 15, 2023 in Fr. O’Connell Hall (SFC). Cost is $7 per person; includes bingo, food, and prizes! Specials will also be available.

On this Mother's Day, we pause and pray for:... (to continue, click heading)

The Mass schedule for the holy day of the Solemnity of the Ascension will be as follows: (to continue, click heading)

To all who helped make the celebration of First Holy Communion a memorable and special faith experience for our second grade students on Saturday, May 6, 2023 as celebrated at St. Titus Church. (to continue, click heading)

The Mary, Queen of Saints Parish, SVdP Conference has members at each church location and we regularly cross “boundaries” to help each other as needed. A detailed breakdown of how the whole SVdP Conference spent your most kind and generous donations of cash, food and Christmas presents in the first quarter (October – December 2022) of the current fiscal year. (to continue, click heading)

The 4:00PM Vigil Mass on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Hopewell Twp., will be celebrated using the additional rituals/readings that belong to the Vigil Mass of the Solemnity of Pentecost. This Mass will run approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Pentecost celebrates not only the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, but also the birthday of the Catholic Church. Come, Holy Spirit, fill our hearts; renew us with your love!

The Holy Land Shepherds of The Holy Land Shop will be visiting our parish the weekend of May 20/21, 2023. Their mission is to support and strengthen the presence of Christianity in the Holy Land by selling beautiful olive wood carvings. You are encouraged to browse these items for purchase. They value your support. (For more information, see the flyer in the bulletin of the weekend of May, 13/14, 2023.)

Thank you again for your support and participation in the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey through Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI). The DMI Survey closed on March 31, 2023, and due to the great volume of information gathered, CLI is still in the process of tallying the survey results. As soon as the final batches of paper surveys are entered, we will receive access to our parish results and summary report. (to continue, click heading)

Congratulations and many blessings to those who received their First Holy Communion over the past few weeks. (to continue, click heading)