St. Margaret Mary Church

You Are Cordially Invited

The Most Reverend Larry J. Kulick, JCL, Bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg,
invites all to attend the Installation Mass for

The Very Reverend Daniel L. Blout, V.F.
as Pastor of Saint Margaret Mary Parish

🕊️ Saturday, July 12, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Saint Margaret Mary Church

A reception will immediately follow in Sullivan Hall.

Please join us in prayer and celebration as we welcome our new Pastor.

📢 Calling All Rising 8th Graders & High School Students!
Are you planning to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in Spring 2026? Preparation begins this fall — and we’re excited to walk with you on this journey of faith! 🙏✨

🗓️ Parent Info Meeting
📍 Saint Margaret Mary Parish
📆 Tuesday, August 26, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
Come learn about registration, expectations, and how to get started!

🎉 Retreats – Choose One Date:
📅 Oct 4, 2025 | 📅 Oct 22, 2025 | 📅 Jan 17, 2026
(Retreat sign-ups coming soon!)

📬 Questions? Contact Heather Hensley:
📧 hhensley@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Join the Lower Burrell/New Kensington Young Adult Ministry for a night of Food • Fellowship • Faith!

📅 Thursday, July 31
🕖 7:00 – 8:30 PM
📍 Mogie’s Pub, 3210 Leechburg Road

🎤 Speaker: Katie Tylinski
🗣 Topic: Jubilee and Joy: The Christian Call to Hope

✨ Ages 20–40s welcome! Appetizers provided, cash bar for drinks.
🙌 Bring a friend and come be inspired!

📧 Questions? Contact Heather Hensley at hhensley@dioceseofgreensburg.org

🃏✂️ Craft Night for a Cause! ✂️🃏
Join us for “Cards in a Round” – a fun, hands-on craft class to support our youth group's trip to NCYC 2025!

📅 Event Night: July 9 @ 6:30 PM
📍 Sullivan Hall – St. Margaret Mary Parish
💵 Class Fee: $20 per person
📝 Register by: July 1

🎨 Ages 10+ welcome – no experience needed!
🖐️ Make 5 beautiful all-occasion cards (pre-cut pieces included!)
🍪 Snacks provided!
📎 Bring craft adhesive (or add $6 for a tape runner)

💛 All proceeds help send our teens to the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis!

👉 To register, contact Lorraine Menk:
📱 412-965-5815 | 📧 kirbie1@comcast.net

Let’s craft for a great cause!

🎉 Get Ready for the Festival of Friendship! 🎉
Join us at St. Margaret Mary on Friday, August 8th & Saturday, August 9th from 5–9 PM for two unforgettable nights of fun!

🎟️ Famous Basket Raffle
🎶 Live Music
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks

✨ We need YOU to make it all happen!
Volunteers are the heart of our festival — sign up today:
📄 Paper Form: here
🖱️ [Click here to sign up electronically!]
📞 Questions? Contact Linda McAlpine

Let’s make this year’s Festival of Friendship the best one yet! 💛

🎁✨ Help Us WOW with Our Baskets! ✨🎁
St. Margaret Mary Church is known for its beautiful & bountiful baskets — and we need your help to keep the tradition going!

💐 Please consider donating a basket for this year’s event. Your creativity and generosity make all the difference!

📞 Call Anna Mary Versace at 724-339-2810
📱 Call or text Marianne Thomas at 724-980-8663

Let’s make this year’s raffle unforgettable! 💛

🌸 Mary’s Mantle – Faith & Fellowship for Young Women 🌸
Calling all women in their 20s–40s from Lower Burrell & New Kensington!
Join us for faith-filled conversation, community, and coffee at Mary’s Mantle, a new young adult ministry for women seeking deeper connection and purpose.

🗓️ Summer Meetups:
📅 July 12 & August 9
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Peter’s Table Room, Mount Saint Peter Church

🥐 Bring a friend and a small brunch item to share!
📲 Questions? Call or text Brianna Ruflin at 973-856-4472

🎭✨ CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF NOAH! ✨🎭
Join St. Margaret Mary Social Committee on a fun-filled day trip to the Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster!

🗓️ Wednesday, October 15, 2025
💵 Price: $287 per person (Check payable to Thomas Tours)

Itinerary:
🕕 6:45 AM — Meet at St. Margaret Mary Parking Lot (Sherwin Williams side)
🚌 7:00 AM — Bus departs
🚏 Rest stop en route to Lancaster
🍽️ 12:00 PM–2:00 PM — Miller’s Smorgasbord Lunch Buffet (Included!)
🎭 3:00 PM–5:30 PM — Noah Performance (Floor Seating)
🚌 Depart for home with a rest stop
🕚 Approx. 11:00 PM — Return to St. Margaret Mary

📞 Reserve Your Spot Today!
Call Thomas Tours at 724-337-9000 and mention the St. Margaret Mary Noah Day Bus Trip.
💰 Deposit of $100 due at booking; full balance due by August 15, 2025.

🛡️ Travel insurance info available at booking through Thomas Tours.

❓ Questions? Contact Arleen Pavetto at 724-493-3911 (leave a voicemail if no answer).

Seats assigned by date of payment — don’t miss out on this amazing day of faith, fellowship, and fun! 🙌

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.