St. Margaret Mary Church

Please note that the manufacturer that distributes our envelopes experienced production issues and equipment failures resulting in delays in or an absence of recent deliveries.

This issue is now fixed and envelopes should arrive in the coming days.

In the interim, please feel free to use a plain envelope with your envelope number and/or contact information. Supplemental envelopes are also at the Welcome Desk in the Narthex.

We appreciate your patience and apologize for the inconvenience.

Stations of the Cross followed by Exposition will take place at 12:00 PM on Fridays during Lent at St. Margaret Mary. Adoration continues until 5:00 PM.

Stations of the Cross on Good Friday will take place at 12:00 noon with no Exposition and Benediction.

Stations of the Cross take place on Fridays at our neighboring parishes as follows:

St. Mary of Czestochowa Church
10:00 AM

St. Joseph Church
1:00 PM

Mt. St. Peter Church
7:00 PM

Take some time to prepare yourself mentally and spiritually for Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection by celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We have four upcoming Regional Lenten Penance Services that you can take part in. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Friday March 20th
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
St. Joseph - New Kensington

Saturday March 21st
12:00 NN to 1:30 PM
Mt. St. Peter - New Kensington

Thursday March 26th
6:30 PM
Christ the King - Leechburg

Saturday March 28th
12:00 NN to 1:30 PM
St. Margaret Mary - Lower Burrell

It’s almost time for the annual SMM Flea Market! Starting to spring clean? Set aside those donations!

The Flea Market will take place on Thursday May 7th and Friday May 8th from 9:00 to 6:00 PM, and Saturday May 9th from 9:00 - 11:00 (bag and cart sale).

Donations will be accepted from 10:00 to 6:00 PM on Monday May 4th and Tuesday May 5th.

We CANNOT accept Clothes, Computers, Exercise Equipment, Stuffed Animals, Furniture, Christmas trees and lights, lamps and luggage, no building materials (tiles, plywood, pipes,paint,drywall)

Only clean and usable items will be accepted.

The flea market will have four sections: housewares and jewelry in the Sullivan Room, books and records in the church lobby, seasonal and toys in the food bank room, and tools, bikes, medical, yard, and other miscellaneous items in the outside tent. There will not be any food sales this year.

Volunteers are needed in all positions for the Annual St. Margaret Mary Flea Market.

Collection days take place Monday May 4th and Tuesday May 5th from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

Sale days take place
Thursday May 7th 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday May 8th 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM a
Saturday May 9th 9:00 AM to 11:00 Noon with clean up immediately following.

We will also need individuals with trucks to help transport unsold donations to various charities on Saturday between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Volunteers are needed all week in various capacities. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk.

Please note that all Diocesan mandated clearances are required for anyone wishing to volunteer.

🌸 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.

🗓️ Spring Meetups:
📅 April 18th | May 16th
🕙 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

Join us for a powerful and moving evening of reflection as the LB+NKCC Youth Ministry presents The Living Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 20th at 7:00 PM at St. Margaret Mary Church in Lower Burrell.

Experience the Passion of Christ brought to life by our talented youth through prayer, scripture, and live reenactment. This meaningful Lenten tradition invites all ages to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts for Easter.

All are welcome to attend this inspiring and faith-filled presentation.

June 22 - 25
1:00 - 8:00 PM

Camp Totus Tuus invites you to adventure, conversation, friendship, and prayer for a week that moves your faith into action!

Join us for tons of fun activities including trips to Zone 28, Kayaking, the Pittsburgh Zoo, and Water Olympics.

Open to students currently in Grades 5-7.

Jr. Counselors (current 8th graders) and Counselors (current 9th-12th graders) also needed.

Cost: $150 per camper
Early Bird Special: $125 per camper (price increases 2/1/26)

👉 Register now:click here!

Questions? Contact Heather Hensley through the parish office.

Mark your calendars! LBNKCC Vacation Bible School returns June 22 - 26, 2026.

More details coming soon! Keep an eye on the parish bulletin and social media.

The mission of Catholic schools in the Diocese has remained constant: Forming Disciples of Christ. Our past shows us schools built on strong parish and clergy support where students were mostly taught by religious. When you make your gift to the 2026 Diocesan Lenten Appeal, 75 Years: Our Foundation, Our Future, you are continuing the proud legacy of forming future leaders in our Church and in our communities now and for generations to come.

Make your gift now: visit DioceseofGreensburg.org/DLA2026.