St. Margaret Mary Church

Friday August 15

7:30 AM - St. Margaret Mary Church
8:30 AM - Mt. St. Peter Church
9:30 AM - St. Mary of Czestochowa
12:30 PM - St. Joseph Church
6:00 PM - St. Margaret Mary Church
7:00 PM - Mt. St. Peter Church

All are welcome to join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

VFW Post 92 Wildlife Lodge Rd Lower Burrell
Sunday September 21st
Outdoor mass at 11:00 am (no 11:00 mass at St. Margaret Mary)

Click here for a flyer with all of the information.

Click here to sign up electronically.

✨ Exciting News! ✨

Registration is now open for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion preparation! 🙏💖

Click here to fill out the NEW online form and get started on this beautiful faith journey:

🎶 Join the Music! 🎶

The SMM Music Ministry is calling all voices and musicians to share your God-given talents with our parish family.

✨ Adult Choir – Rehearsals start Sept. 3
✨ Youth Music Ministry – Rehearsals start Sept. 7

Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just love to participate through music, there’s a place for you! 🕊️🎵

📞 For details, contact Mary Murphy at the parish office.

Let’s make a joyful noise together! 🙌🎶

📢 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
❄️ Snow Day for Retreats: Tuesday, February 7th! ⛄
(Retreat sign-ups coming soon!)

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

Confirmation Registration Form
2025-2026 Confirmation Calendar

Wednesday, August 27
6:00 - 8:00 PM
ZONE 28
2525 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join the LB-NKCC Youth Ministry for an awesome evening of fun and fellowship!

Two games of bowling, $10 arcade card, and one game of laser tag included. Fell free to bring extra money for food or more arcade credits.

RSVP to Heather Hensley at hhensley@dioceseofgreensburg.org

✨ Faith Formation Registration is Now Open!
We’re excited to begin a new year of Catholic Faith Formation and walk alongside your family in forming the next generation of faithful disciples!

📚 We offer several options for the 2025–2026 year:
– Traditional weekly classes (Grades K–5)
– Monthly Family Faith Nights for parents and children
– Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Ages 3–12, Montessori-based)
– Homeschool support with provided materials

📅 Programs begin mid-September at Mount St. Peter Church.

For more information click here to read this year’s welcome letter or click here to register.

✨ Is God calling you deeper? ✨
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic — or completing your journey in the faith?

Our Christian Initiation program is open to:
✝️ Non-Catholics who wish to explore the Catholic faith
✝️ Those who feel drawn to join the Catholic Church
✝️ Baptized Catholics who haven’t yet received First Eucharist or Confirmation

📅 Sessions begin August 17
📩 To learn more, contact Tim Ruflin, Regional Director of Faith Formation and Discipleship.

👧 For children (age 7+) who have not been baptized or received First Holy Communion, please reach out to Heather Hensley for our children’s program.

Come and see where God may be leading you.
All are welcome.

Attention middle & high schoolers—we’re back and better than ever! 🔥

📅 Middle School Youth Group (Grades 6-8) kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 17 and takes place every Wednesday unless announced otherwise.
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM at SMM
Bring your friends, your energy, and get ready for games, faith, and fun!

📅 High School Youth Group starts Sunday, Sept. 21
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM at SMM
We’ll meet one Sunday night a month—check out the full schedule for the 2025-2026 year here.

✨Mark your calendars. Invite your crew. Let’s make this year unforgettable. 🙌

For more information, or to register your child for youth ministry, contact Heather Hensley in the parish office.

Registration forms are available at here.

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

📅 Thursday, August 28th
🕖 7:00 – 8:30 PM
📍 Mogie’s Pub, 3210 Leechburg Road

🎤 Speaker: Kellie Abbott
🗣 Topic: How to Live Out Faith in the Workplace

✨ 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

Upcoming gatherings will be held as follows:

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!

WaveCAST Assistive Listening Technology is now available at St. Margaret Mary.

Wave CAST allows parishioners to stream audio seamlessly to their own personal iOS or Android device or stream audio to a Williams AV dedicated receiver using Wi-Fi.  This helps to improve the listening experience, especially for those hard of hearing or using a hearing aid currently.

Printed copies of instructions on how to take advantage of this technology to improve your listening experience are available at the Welcome Desk.

You may also review the instructions here.

Please note that you may dowload and install the app on your phone from home but you will need to be in the church in order to connect to the WiFi network.

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 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.