The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (Thursday, May 26) is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics in all of the dioceses that comprise the Ecclesiastical Province of Philadelphia. The obligation to attend Mass is binding on all Catholics in the following dioceses:
During the month of May, Catholics around the world have traditionally honored the Blessed Mother through special prayers and devotions. Join the Diocese of Pittsburgh in May 2022 for To Jesus Through Mary, a month-long focus on deepening devotion to the Blessed Mother.
CLICK HERE, or on the "To Jesus, Through Mary" image to the left to check out the resources on the Diocese of Pittsburgh website:
Active Parish Membership Means:
~ The Catholic Table ~
Finding Joy Where Food & Faith Meet
This 6-part video series by Emily Stimson Chapman will be presented on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM, beginning June 1, in the Transfiguration meeting room. Please join us for this lecture series. You’ll be so glad that you decided to take an hour out of your Wednesday to be nourished spiritually.
What does our Catholic faith teach us about eating well? Some of us eat too much food. Or we eat too little. Often, we eat without gratitude, without charity, without respect. But, as award winning author Emily Stimson Chapman explains, with a sacramental worldview the supernatural gift of God’s grace can transform and heal us through the food we make, eat & share.
The next Book Club meeting will be Sunday, June 5, at 4:00 PM in the Transfiguration meeting room. We will be discussing "A Prisoner and Yet" by Corrie Ten Boom.
Selfless and strong-willed, Corrie, the daughter of a Dutch watchmaker, stood firm in her beliefs even when she had lost everything -- her freedom, her family, her country and even the clothes off her back. Throughout her time in various concentration camps, Corrie did not fear death and believed God would deliver her.
This true story is a must read for men, women, and teenagers, and a book you will want to discuss with others. Please consider joining us to discuss the book.
Growing in God’s Love
~ June 25 ~
Tent Revival
Join us for a day of dynamic speakers, inspirational music, Eucharistic adoration, Mass, and Confession..
This event is free, open to everyone, and a day you simply won’t want to miss.
If you've recently joined our parish and did not receive a "Welcome Bag", please contact Judi Damon at (412) 496-8582 or jdamon@ollakes.org.
The bag contains a Bible, a Catechism of the Catholic Church, a prayer book, and important parish information. If you only need certain items, we can do that also.
Thank you and welcome to your new parish home.
Has your family info changed? Please update the parish office with any changes (address, phone, members).
If you have an adult child (18+), please have them complete their own parishioner registration.
The online parishioner registration / update form can be found by clicking on FORMS in the main navigation menu at the top of any page on this website.
EVERY volunteer role in the parish (even if it does not involve contact with children) requires clearances to be obtained before participating in ministry or volunteer service.
THIS IS REQUIRED BY THE DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH !!
If you have not submitted your clearances to the parish office, or if your clearances have expired and need to be renewed, please contact the parish office (724) 265-2070 ext. 202, or by e-mail at safeoll@ollakes.org) as soon as possible.
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Are you looking for the Lord to do something “new” in your life? Have you considered joining one or more of the parish’s ministries or organizations?
Please call the parish office if you would like more information about any of these volunteer opportunities. We would be happy to direct your call!
You may have a talent or skill that we haven’t listed and that you want to offer. Pray about it and see where the Spirit leads!
CCD REGISTRATION
It isn’t always easy keeping the faith in the teen years! Peer pressure, social media, grade point averages, jobs, dating…. The list of stressors goes on. Now is exactly when our kids need God and their faith community!
Confirmation is just the beginning of their faith journey—not the end! But how do they continue the journey without guidance, good friends and role models?
Please consider being one of those role models!
We meet formally only once a month, but we need help with transportation to field trips, retreats and fun events. The small amount of time needed from our volunteers will be returned in rewards greater than you can imagine!
For more information about what this volunteer post involves, please call Mary Ann Miller at 724-265-4040!
Find the Mass Schedule for all church sites at local parishes:
Guardian Angels Parish
(Upper Allegheny Valley)
www.guardianangelspgh.org
Sts. Martha and Mary Parish
(Hampton/Richland)
St Catherine of Sweden
St. Richard
St. Matthew Parish
(Etna/Glenshaw/Millvale/Reserve)
All Saints/St. Bonaventure/St. Aloysius/Holy Spirit