St. Margaret Mary Parish, Lower Burrell
Saturday, June 7 - Following 4:00 PM Mass
Sunday, June 8 - Following 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Masses

After the last few years of service to the Lower Burrell and New Kensington Catholic Community, Father Joel will be moving to his new assignment as pastor of Saint Anne Parish, Rostraver and Holy Family Parish, West Newton.

With sincere appreciation and gratitude for his tireless care of our parishioners and parishes, we wish him well as he continues on his ministerial journey.

St. Margaret Mary Parish, Lower Burrell
Saturday, June 14 - Following 4:00 PM Mass
Sunday, June 15 - Following 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Masses

After 11 years of pastoral service to Lower Burrell and 4 years to the New Kensington Catholic Community, Father Ken will be moving to his new assignment at Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg and Saint Benedict Parish, Marguerite on Monday, June 16.

With sincere appreciation and gratitude for his tireless care of the New Kensington and Lower Burrell parishioners and parishes, we wish Father Ken well as he continues his journey in Christ

The Lower Burrell and New Kensington young adult ministry welcomes you to Mary’s Mantle, a fellowship and faith study group for young women ages 20s-40s.

Summer meetings will be held on June 14, July 12, and August 9 in the Peter’s Table room at Mount Saint Peter Church.

Please bring a friend and a small brunch item to share!

For more information text or call Brianna Ruflin at 973-856-4472

Camp Virtue is a day camp that allows 6th-8th grade youth the opportunity to explore their Catholic faith while also exploring the world around them. Camp Virtue will help participants to understand that they can enjoy each day to the fullest while being filled with faith and a love for God. Camp will include morning sessions of dynamic talks on the virtues, praise and worship, prayer, Mass, small group sharing, games, and much more.

After lunch we will depart via school bus for an EPIC EXPEDITION!!! This is your chance to experience something unforgettable - an action-packed journey that will challenge you, bring you closer to your faith, and create memories you’ll treasure forever. Trust us, this is an adventure you won’t want to miss!

Christ the King Church
125 Park Road Leechburg 15656

Click here to register.

For more info, contact Heather Hensley, Regional Director of Youth Formation and Discipleship, at hhensley@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Check out the flyer here to learn more and see some of the EPIC ADVENTURES planned.

The mom and tots group will be adding an evening option! The

Upcoming gatherings will be held as follows:

June 11 9:30-11:00am
June 25 6:00-7:30pm

Please call or text Brianna Ruflin at 973-856-4472 for more details and to let her know you are interested in coming!

The St. Margaret Mary Youth Music Ministry is excited to announce the 2025 Summer Youth Music Camp Registration is now open.

For Whom: Youth entering Grades 6-12 in the Fall 2025

What: Learn Vocal Technique, Experience ringing handbells or handchimes, Grow in your understanding of the holy Mass and the Saints, and Help to lead music for the 4:00 PM Mass on Saturday June 21st.

When: June 17-19 9:15am - 3:30pm, lunch provided

Participants will sing/play for 4:00 PM Mass on Saturday June 21st.

No prior singing or handbell experience is required.

For more information, contact Mary Murphy at 724-335-2336 x6320 or email mmurphy@dioceseofgreensburg.org.

Participants can register online here.

We look forward to making music and sharing the Catholic faith with you!

Do you pray for priests? Our priests need your prayers now more than ever.

Seven Sisters Apostolate Ministry is devoted to praying one hour a week for a specific priest. This ministry was started one year ago in our parish, and the number of women who have a devotion to praying for our priests has increased. Would you please consider joining Seven Sisters Apostolate?

Interested in this mission, please contact Lucille Mason at ronlu1@comcast.net.

“When people want to destroy religion they begin by attacking the priest; for when there is no priest, there is no sacrifice; and when there is no sacrifice, there is no religion.” St. John Vianney

Attention rising and current high school students! Registration is open for next year’s conferences. You have the opportunity to experience Jesus in an exciting and wonderful way with your friends and peers at the Steubenville Conference in Ohio on July 18-20, 2025 and The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis on November 20-22, 2025. Don’t miss these fun filled retreats with games, speakers, friends and Jesus!

For more information or to learn how to register contact Heather Hensley at 724-335-2336.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!!! Use this link to register online: https://forms.office.com/r/qbP48YbqSE

The regional Vacation Bible School program will take place beginning on Monday, June 23 through and including Friday, June 27 at Saint Margaret Mary Church.

VBS is open to all children in rising Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity for all children to experience a week of faith, fun and friendship.

Click here for the 2025 VBS Flyer with more information.

Click here to download and complete the VBS Diocesan Release Form. This form must be submitted for every child participating in VBS.

VBS Volunteer Sign Ups

We are in need for adult and teen volunteers and junior helpers ages 10 and 11. Volunteers will help lead games, set up, lead groups of children, etc. Teen volunteers will be welcome to join in making crafts, games, and snack.

If you or your child would like to volunteer, please click here to complete a VBS Volunteer Registration.

As a way of imitating Jesus, perhaps we can all better recognize the importance of Lent as A Time to Share. Bishop Larry J. Kulick explains that acts of charity are central to the season that is upon us, and your support of the Diocesan Lenten Appeal is critical to the Mission of the Church!

Visit www.DioceseofGreensburg.org/DLA2025 to make a donation.

Watch the video located here to learn more about the campaign.

The event will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 8:30 to 11:00 AM at Northmoreland Park (280 Markle Road, Apollo, PA). It’s a meaningful and family-friendly morning of walking, fellowship, and raising support for the families we serve in the community.

Registration is $25/adult and free for youth under 18. The event includes free breakfast, fun kids' activities, and prizes for top fundraising teams. Attendees can also create fundraising teams and invite others to support their walk.

Click here for more information and registration:
🔗 event.fundeasy.com/30040

Catholic Kennywood Day 2025
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – Park Closing
Location: Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin, PA​

Ticket Prices

General Admission: $32.99
General Admission + Dinner: $43.50
Dinner Only (Season Pass Holders): $12.50
Kids 6 & Under: Eat FREE!​

Event Schedule (Pavilion 5)
1:00 – 2:30 PM: Youth Activities
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Confessions
4:00 – 4:30 PM: Praise & Worship
4:30 PM: Mass with Bishop Zubik and priests from the Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Greensburg
5:15 PM: Communal Dinner (wristband required)​

Dinner Menu

Chicken Tenders, Hamburgers, Hot Sausage with Peppers & Onions, Macaroni & Cheese, Fruit Salad, Potato Salad​

Tickets available at the Catholic Kennywood Day Ticket Table next to the Main Gate. For more details, visit https://www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/catholic-kennywood-day/.

Saturday, July 26, 2025
PNC Park
Game begins at 6:40 PM

Tickets are $39 and include a $5 food/drink voucher at the game! Electronic tickets are emailed to you about 1 week prior to the game.

There will be a drone show at the end of the game
Participants are responsible for transportation
Young families and children are welcome.

Tickets can be purchased here.

Every 25 years, the Universal Church proclaims a Jubilee Year to encourage the faithful to embark on pilgrimages, repent of their sins, forgive the sins of others and renew a focus on their spiritual lives. On Christmas Eve, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, will begin the 2025  Jubilee Year of Hope, “Pilgrims of Hope,” with the official Opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Click here to review the Jubilee 2025 events in the Diocese of Greensburg.

Click here to listen to the Jubilee 2025 hymn that we will begin using at St. Margaret Mary in the coming weeks.
Title is “Pilgrims of Hope”  Text:  Pierangelo Sequeri, tr. Andrew Wadsworth; Music: Francesco Meneghello

Click here to visit the Jubilee 2025 section of the Diocese of Greensburg website.

Click here to visit the New Kensington Catholic Community homepage for information regarding events happening at our neighbor parishes of St. Joseph, St. Mary of Czestochowa, and Mt. St. Peter.

Looking for an affordable education solution in the Alle-Kiski Valley? Private, Catholic education is available from preschool through high school at Mary Queen of Apostles School (MQA) in New Kensington and Saint Joseph High School (SJHS) in Natrona Heights.

Both schools are still enrolling students for this fall! If your child is in preschool to grade 8, consider enrolling them at MQA. For more information, contact Michelle Farrell at 724-339-4411 or visit the MQA website to learn more about an education focused on developing minds, building character, and strengthening faith.

SJHS offers a college preparatory education that encourages spiritual growth, academic excellence, and extracurricular participation. Many scholarships are available, making Catholic education even more affordable! Apply online at the SJHS website or contact the Admissions Office at 724-226-2819.