
2025 - 2026 Confirmation Information
π’ Calling All Rising 8th Graders & High School Students!
Are you planning to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in Spring 2026? Preparation begins this fall β and weβre excited to walk with you on this journey of faith! πβ¨
ποΈ Parent Info Meeting
π Saint Margaret Mary Parish
π Tuesday, August 26, 2025
π 6:00 PM
Come learn about registration, expectations, and how to get started!
π Retreats β Choose One Date:
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Oct 4, 2025 | π
Oct 22, 2025 | π
Jan 17, 2026
βοΈ Snow Day for Retreats: Tuesday, February 7th! β
(Retreat sign-ups coming soon!)
π¬ Questions? Contact Heather Hensley:
π§ hhensley@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Confirmation Registration Form
2025-2026 Confirmation Calendar

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
β¨ Is God calling you deeper? β¨
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic β or completing your journey in the faith?
Our Christian Initiation program is open to:
βοΈ Non-Catholics who wish to explore the Catholic faith
βοΈ Those who feel drawn to join the Catholic Church
βοΈ Baptized Catholics who havenβt yet received First Eucharist or Confirmation
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Sessions begin August 17
π© To learn more, contact Tim Ruflin, Regional Director of Faith Formation and Discipleship.
π§ For children (age 7+) who have not been baptized or received First Holy Communion, please reach out to Heather Hensley for our childrenβs program.
Come and see where God may be leading you.
All are welcome.

Youth Ministry Sign Ups
Attention middle & high schoolersβweβre back and better than ever! π₯
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Middle School Youth Group (Grades 6-8) kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 17 and takes place every Wednesday unless announced otherwise.
π‘ 6:30β8:00 PM at SMM
Bring your friends, your energy, and get ready for games, faith, and fun!
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High School Youth Group starts Sunday, Sept. 21
π 6:00β8:00 PM at SMM
Weβll meet one Sunday night a monthβcheck out the full schedule for the 2025-2026 year here.
β¨Mark your calendars. Invite your crew. Letβs make this year unforgettable. π
For more information, or to register your child for youth ministry, contact Heather Hensley in the parish office.
Registration forms are available at here.

Theology on Tap
Join the Lower Burrell/New Kensington Young Adult Ministry for a night of Food β’ Fellowship β’ Faith!
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Thursday, July 31
π 7:00 β 8:30 PM
π Mogieβs Pub, 3210 Leechburg Road
π€ Speaker: Katie Tylinski
π£ Topic: Jubilee and Joy: The Christian Call to Hope
β¨ Ages 20β40s welcome! Appetizers provided, cash bar for drinks.
π Bring a friend and come be inspired!
π§ Questions? Contact Heather Hensley at hhensley@dioceseofgreensburg.org

St. Margaret Mary Festival of Friendship Volunteers Needed
π Get Ready for the Festival of Friendship! π
Join us at St. Margaret Mary on Friday, August 8th & Saturday, August 9th from 5β9 PM for two unforgettable nights of fun!
ποΈ Famous Basket Raffle
πΆ Live Music
π Delicious Food Trucks
β¨ We need YOU to make it all happen!
Volunteers are the heart of our festival β sign up today:
π Paper Form: here
π±οΈ [Click here to sign up electronically!]
π Questions? Contact Linda McAlpine
Letβs make this yearβs Festival of Friendship the best one yet! π

Annual Festival Basket Raffle Donations Needed
πβ¨ Help Us WOW with Our Baskets! β¨π
St. Margaret Mary Church is known for its beautiful & bountiful baskets β and we need your help to keep the tradition going!
π Please consider donating a basket for this yearβs event. Your creativity and generosity make all the difference!
π Call Anna Mary Versace at 724-339-2810
π± Call or text Marianne Thomas at 724-980-8663
Letβs make this yearβs raffle unforgettable! π

Mary's Mantle - Faith and Fellowship for Young Women
πΈ Maryβs Mantle β Faith & Fellowship for Young Women πΈ
Calling all women in their 20sβ40s from Lower Burrell & New Kensington!
Join us for faith-filled conversation, community, and coffee at Maryβs Mantle, a new young adult ministry for women seeking deeper connection and purpose.
ποΈ Summer Meetups:
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August 9
π 10:00β11:30 AM
π Peterβs Table Room, Mount Saint Peter Church
π₯ Bring a friend and a small brunch item to share!
π² Questions? Call or text Brianna Ruflin at 973-856-4472

MOM AND TOTS GROUP - UPCOMING GATHERINGS
Upcoming gatherings will be held as follows:
July 23 (6pm-7:30pm)
August 6 (10am-11:30am)
August 20 (6pm-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!

Stubenville and NCYC Registration and Information
Attention rising and current high school students! Registration is open for next yearβs conferences. You have the opportunity to experience Jesus in an exciting and wonderful way with your friends and peers at The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis on November 20-22, 2025. Donβt 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.








