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Though no public celebration of the Mass can occur right now, the church worship sites within our parish grouping are open for private prayer, reflection, and personal devotions. For details, click on the heading.

Confession is available as regularly scheduled on Saturdays at all four churches in our grouping.  (To respect the sacredness of the sacrament, we are not offering parking lot confessions at this time.)  At each church site you will see some very slight accommodations for the sake of privacy and hygiene.  When in church, you are asked to maintain social distancing.  Please note that evening and Friday afternoon confessions with Fr. Regis are cancelled until public Masses are permitted again.

A daily Mass celebrated in the Student Chapel at St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA at 12:05PM by Benedictine Fr. Canice McMullen as well as the daily Mass offered by Word on Fire are available for spiritual enrichment. For details, click on the heading.

The gospel challenges us to see and believe the signs of grace in our lives: joy, peace, forgiveness, mercy and kindness. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist many families, providing food and financial assistance with utilities and rent. Thank you.   If you or someone you know is in need, please call and leave a message with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 724.494.8864.  All calls are confidential.

The Christian Mothers April Meeting is cancelled and the Annual Tea Party and Luncheon is postponed until further notice.  The Christian Mothers hope to resume meeting on September 15, 2020 at 6:00PM.  Please check the bulletin for future announcements and details.  Our Lady of Sorrows, Patroness of Christian Mothers, pray for all!

The Church of St. John the Baptist, Monaca is open on weekdays from 7:00AM to 3:00PM and on weekends from 7:00AM to 1:00PM for private prayer.  The number allowed in church is never to exceed 10 people at one time.  Please practice appropriate social distancing when present.

We are extremely excited to offer online giving for one-time as well a recurring donations!  To make your greatly appreciated contributions, simply go to mach1diopitt.org/donate or click on the DONATE button on the St. John the Baptist section homepage of the parish grouping website and make a secure donation via electronic check or debit/credit card.  For those who prefer, you can still mail your envelope to: 1501 Virginia Avenue, Monaca PA 15061. (Checks only; never mail cash.)  Thank you for your continued support of St. John the Baptist during this time when the public offering of Holy Mass is suspended.  God bless you and keep you safe.

All are welcome to attend this ongoing study class held on Wednesday’s at 9:30AM in the Faith Formation Room of St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center. Our group is currently studying the Gospel of Matthew. For further details, click on the heading.

The 54th Annual Beaver County Holy Name Society Awards Banquet will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at St. Frances Cabrini Hall. Our parish Blessed John Vercelli honoree this year is Susan Polce. Tickets are $28 and will included an open bar (at 4:30PM) and dinner (at 5:30PM). Tickets can be purchased at the Pastoral Center Office or by calling Mike Rubino at 724.601.3843.

There will be a second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development next weekend, March 21/22, 2020. Please be as generous as your means allow.

Four stained glass windows from the former St John the Baptist Convent are available for sale from the original purchaser who bought them after the building was razed several years ago. Call 412.805.1896 for details.

The Annual Community Lenten Luncheons will be held on Wednesdays during Lent from 12Noon to 12:45PM at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 819 Washington Avenue, Monaca. Lunch will be served at 12noon, followed by a short reflection presented by clergy from our community. For details, click on the heading.

On March 19, 2020 at 6:00PM the Young Adult Group will pray the Stations of the Cross in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Monaca.  Following Stations, a gathering will take place in the Faith Formation Room of the Pastoral Center. For more information, click on the heading.

A Youth Mass will be offered on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 6:00PM in the Church of St. John the Baptist, 1409 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca. All are welcome. The youth of our grouping are particularly encouraged to attend. Following the Youth Mass, a MACH1 Youth Group Meeting will take place. For further information, click the heading.

On Sunday, March 8, 2020, the MACH1 Youth Group will meet at 6:00PM in the Faith Formation Room located on the first floor of the St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center, 1501 Virginia Avenue, Monaca. Our topic will be “How a Good God Permits a Suffering World.” If you have not attended previously, please give it a try. You may be pleasantly surprised! For further information, click on the heading.

A Holy Hour will be offered from 6:30PM to 7:30PM consisting of vespers, a reflection on the approaching Sunday's gospel by Seminarian David Schmidt as well as adoration and benediction throughout Lent and the first week of Easter. For more information, click on the heading.

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Remember to turn your clocks one hour ahead before going to bed on Saturday.

The Fifty+Friends will meet on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 12noon in Msgr. Farri Hall of St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center. (This will allow those who wish to attend the Lenten Luncheon to do so.) Please come, play cards or bingo, have a great lunch, and meet with old and new friends. All are welcome.

On Monday, March 23, 2020 at 7:00PM a Baptism Preparation Class will be held in Fatima House at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Hopewell Township (opposite the main entrance of the school). This class is a one-time requirement for parents wishing to have their child baptized. For details, click on the heading.