St. Margaret Mary Church

All rising 8th graders and high school students planning to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring of 2026 should take note of the following important dates and requirements. Preparation begins this fall and includes participation in youth ministry, attendance at formation sessions, and parish events throughout the year.

A Parent Information Meeting will be held on Tuesday August 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Saint Margaret Mary Parish to outline expectations and provide registration information.

As part of the preparation process, candidates are required to attend one Confirmation retreat. Three retreat dates are available:

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Sign-ups for retreat dates will be available soon.

Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details, including the full preparation calendar and additional event dates.

We look forward to walking with your family during this special time of faith and formation!

For questions, please contact Heather Hensley at hhensley@dioceseofgreensburg.org.

The regional Mass for Friday, July 4th will be held at Mount Saint Peter Parish at 9:00AM, preceded by the “Patriotic Rosary” which will begin at 8:15 AM.

The Patriotic Rosary is prayed for divine protection and mercy for our country. This devotion is especially recommended in these challenging times. In the Patriotic Rosary we pray for all branches of our federal government and for our state and local governments.

Come and celebrate the 249th anniversary of the birth of our nation by asking God’s blessings upon our country and each of its 50 states.

St. Margaret Mary Parish Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Have a safe and blessed Independence Day.

The St. Margaret Mary Festival of Friendship will be Friday August 8th and Saturday August 9th, both days from 5:00 - 9:00 PM.

The event will feature our famous basket raffle, live music, and food trucks.

Our event cannot be a success without the commitment of volunteers.

Click here to obtain a volunteer sign up form or click here to sign up electronically. Paper forms can be turned into the parish office.

Contact Linda McAlpine with any questions!

Thank you for helping to make this year’s festival the best one yet!

Help us continue to amaze our guests with the beautiful and bountiful baskets that St. Margaret Mary Church is famous for!

Please consider contributing a basket this year. 

Please call Anna Mary Versace @ 724-339-2810 or call/text Marianne Thomas @ 724-980-8663.

Event Night: July 9 • 6:30PM
Sullivan Hall • St. Margaret Mary Parish
Registrations Due: July 1
Class Fee: $20 per person

How to have FUN and help the YOUTH GROUP travel to the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)!

The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is a three-day pilgrimage for Catholic high school students and their adult chaperones in Indianapolis. Participants will experience prayer, community, and the transformative power of God’s presence. Your donations/participation will help fund the trip for the students that are attending by helping to cover the cost of event tickets, bus ride and hotel stay.

How can I help?

1. Signup for the July 9, 6:30 pm “Cards in a Round” class to be held at St. Margaret Mary Sullivan Hall. Anyone ages 10 and up is welcome to attend. No experience necessary. All pieces are pre-cut. Each person will take home 5 gorgeous all occasion cards and envelopes.

2. Class fee is $20 per person that can be paid that evening or pre-paid by check to Lorraine Menk and dropped at the church office All profits will be for the youth group trip.

3. CRAFT ADHESIVE is very important. No Elmer’s glue. You can pick up a tape runner at a craft store or let Lorraine know and she will provide one for a $6.00 charge.

4. And YES, we will have snacks.

To participate, please register no later than July 1 by texting or calling Lorraine Menk at 412-965-5815 or email kirbie1@comcast.net. You may register by contacting the parish office.

Bring family and friends, help the kids, and have fun!

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 from 10:00-11:30.

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

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

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.