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Our second grade class received their First Holy Communion on Sunday, July 26, 2020. They worked very hard to prepare for this important sacrament. The Sacrament of Communion is the source and summit of our Catholic Life (CCC 1324). May these students always remember the True Gift they have received. Let us pray for these students, as they continue their faith journey: Paige Allman, Zachary Bickerstaff, Sam Cercone, Raylee DíAntonio, Lillian Householder, Jack McLaughlin, Jonah O’Toole, and Genevieve Wilson. May God bless each one of you abundantly! A special thanks to all of our priests: Fr. Jean-Luc, Fr. Canice, Fr. Joachim, Fr. Thomas More and Archabbot Martin. Also much thanks to the catechists, families, and congregation for their continued support and prayers.

In the gospel, Jesus says: “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves”, and taking the five loaves and two fish, He blessed them and gave them to the disciples to feed the crowd. Know that your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to help those living in poverty touches many lives just like the loaves and fishes. 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 hanging sanctuary lamp found above the entrance of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel as well as the tabernacle lamp standing next to the chapel's altar, burn in testament of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharistic. For those interested in having a candle placed for a special intention in either location, please click on the heading for information.

In the gospel, we find that the demand of daily Christian living is to spend our life primarily searching for the kingdom of God. This month through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist many families, providing food, assistance for utility and rent bills, etc. 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.

Masses have resumed in many parishes around the diocese, but Bishop Zubik will continue to live stream Mass, adoration, and prayer every day from the chapel at St. Paul Seminary. Click on heading for further information.

Most Rev. Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg, will preside at the Mass for Blessing of the Twelfth Archabbot of Saint Vincent Archabbey, Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B., on Friday, July 10, 2020. For more information, click on heading.

In the gospel, we hear the story of the sower and we know that “some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirty-fold.” This week by putting a gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, know that together they will produce fruit a hundred-fold. 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.

Please keep in your prayers our First Communicants as they prepare to receive our Lord in the Eucharist for the first time. Parents and guardians of First Communicants—please continue to check your email for updates. Thank you.

In the gospel today we hear Jesus say: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brings peace to those who are overwhelmed with life’s burdens. 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.