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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)

The Knights of Columbus #5825, will holding a free Pancake & Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, December 18, 2022, from  8:00AM to 10:30AM at St John the Baptist, Monaca. All are welcome.  Please feel free to make a free-will donation.

On Monday, December 5, 2022 a Vespers Service will be offered at 7:00PM in the Church of St. John the Baptist. In the recitation of Evening Prayer we give thanks for the day and make offer praise to God.  (for details, click heading)

An evening of intercessory prayer titled “Saint Monica’s Tears" will be held at 7:00PM on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at St. John the Baptist Church, Monaca. In this prayer service we will come together to pray for our family and friends who are away from their spiritual home.

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated each year on December 8th. By the merits of her Son, Jesus Christ, Mary, from the first moment of her conception, was kept free from the stain of sin. Masses for this holy day of obligation are:... (to continue, click heading)

All registered parishioners of Mary, Queen of Saints are invited to participate in using our parish's custom Flocknote app. Our parish is adopting this additional method of communicating to make it easier to get needed information to parish members. (for details, click heading)

Come join the 50 + Friends group for have an enjoyable afternoon of card playing and bingo as well as socializing on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 12noon to 2:30PM. Take part in the fun in Msgr. Farri Hall at St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center.

Due to the recent new priest assignments, changes are needed regarding the Sunday and weekday Mass schedules and Confession times. With only two priests serving our parish, the schedule must be adjusted to allot for travel time between the four churches. The following schedule begins on Monday, November 21, 2022:... (for details, click heading)

If generosity fills your heart, but your wallet is a bit empty, gift cards are a great way to help out without draining your cash reserves. Just buy gift cards from the parish or school and use the gift cards to buy your regular items, gifts, pay bills,... even give them as gifts this Christmas Season. (for details, click heading)

On Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the conclusion of the 11:30AM Mass at Saint John the Baptist Church, there will be a procession in honor of the Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe. (for details, click heading)

We are in need of a 3rd grade catechist and a high school student interested in volunteering at our St. John the Baptist CCD Faith Formation site. No previous experience necessary! We have an awesome support team! For more information, call Deanna 724.774.4888.

The month of November, beginning with All Saints Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls Day (Nov. 2), is traditionally a time to remember and pray for those who have died. During this month, members of the Mary, Queen of Saints community are invited to inscribe the names of family members and friends... (to continue, click heading)

In order to better prepare our hearts for the birth of our Lord, consider attending a 3-part series on the Mystery of the Incarnation. Each reflection, lead by Fr. Canice McMullen, OSB, will be offered within St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center (1501 Virginia Avenue, Monaca, PA 15061) on Sundays at 1:00PM on the following dates and specified themes:....(to continue, click heading)

Please join the Wednesday Bible Study in the Faith Formation Room located in St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center at 10:00AM. Our group will continue to study Romans. (for details, click heading)

In light of the current conflicts and tragedies happening throughout the world, this would be an appropriate time to again carry out a parish-wide response to the request made by our Lady at Fatima. Consider attending on Saturday, November 5, 2022 the 8:30AM Mass offered at St. John the Baptist, Monaca or St. Titus, Aliquippa. (for more, click heading)

Come join the 50 + Friends group for have an enjoyable afternoon of card playing and bingo as well as socializing on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 12noon to 2:30PM. Take part in the fun in Msgr. Farri Hall at St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center. Light lunch, drinks and snacks. Donation of $2 requested. Bingo set at 4 cards for 25 cents; card and game players set at 50 cents.

First-time parents who wish to present their child for Baptism are required to take a one-time Baptism Preparation Class on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 6:30PM at St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center in Msgr. Farri Hall. (for details, click heading)

A reception to honor Fr. Jean-Luc Zadroga, OSB, our parish administrator, will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 4:30PM in Titan Hall, as located in the Church of St. Titus. If you plan to attend, it is important that you call the SJB Pastoral Center at 724.775.3940 to RSVP by no later than October 25, 2022. (for more, click heading)

Due to the upcoming changes in priests assigned to our parish, changes are being proposed for the Sunday Mass schedule as well as the weekday schedule. With only two priests, the schedule must be adjusted to allot for travel time between the four churches. There is a process we must undergo prior to any changes, but the plan is to implement the following schedule beginning Monday, November 21, 2022:... (to continue, click heading)

On Saturday, November 5, 2022, Father Canice McMullen, OSB will be installed as pastor of Mary, Queen of Saints Parish at the 4:00PM Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Hopewell Township by the Most Reverend David A. Zubik, Bishop of Pittsburgh. Please come to pray for and support our future new pastor. A reception will follow in Fr. Kohler Hall.