News - October 2022 RSS Feed

In light of the current conflicts and tragedies happening throughout the world, this would be an appropriate time to again carry out a parish-wide response to the request made by our Lady at Fatima. Consider attending on Saturday, November 5, 2022 the 8:30AM Mass offered at St. John the Baptist, Monaca or St. Titus, Aliquippa. (for more, click heading)

A Memorial Mass will be offered for the deceased members of the MQSP Confraternity Christian Mothers on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in the Church of St. Frances Cabrini. (for details, click heading)

Come join the 50 + Friends group for have an enjoyable afternoon of card playing and bingo as well as socializing on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 12noon to 2:30PM. Take part in the fun in Msgr. Farri Hall at St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center. Light lunch, drinks and snacks. Donation of $2 requested. Bingo set at 4 cards for 25 cents; card and game players set at 50 cents.

Our parish offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in recognition of All Saints Day. The offices will reopen on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

A very important letter was sent home last weekend. Please return all permission slips by November 7, 2022.

The second collection the weekend of October 29/30, 2022 will be in response to the urgent need, following the onslaught of Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Fiona. The USCCB has called for each diocese to take up a special collection to support the Bishops' Emergency Disaster Fund. Please be as generous as your means allow.

New and gently-used coats, jackets and sweaters for men, women and children will accepted to help the needy of our community. Boxes will be placed in the vestibules of all four of our parish's churches for depositing the clothing from November 12th thru December 18th. May God bless you for your assistance! Call Deacon Bob at 724.378.8561 or email him at [email protected] for additional information.

First-time parents who wish to present their child for Baptism are required to take a one-time Baptism Preparation Class on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 6:30PM at St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center in Msgr. Farri Hall. (for details, click heading)

To view the MQSP Financial Report as provided to our parish by the Diocese for the date range of July 1, 2021 thru June 30, 2022,... (click heading to continue)

The Solemnity of All Saints is observed annually on November 1st and honors all those, known and unknown, who eternally enjoy the presence of God in heaven. Masses for this holy day of obligation are:... (for details, click heading)

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 is All Souls Day.  This is a special day when the Church on earth offers Masses, prayers and sacrifices for the souls in Purgatory. A special Mass will be offered at 6:30PM at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Center Twp., in memory of those of our parish who have died over the course of this past year. The names of the deceased will be read aloud and a candle will be lit for each. (to continue, click heading)

On Friday, November 11, 2022, from 12:30PM to 6:00PM, a Blood Drive will be held in Fr. O’Connell Hall, as located on the grounds of St. Frances Cabrini (115 Trinity Avenue, Aliquippa, PA). If you are interested in making a lifesaving donation,... (for details, click heading)

A reception to honor Fr. Jean-Luc Zadroga, OSB, our parish administrator, will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 4:30PM in Titan Hall, as located in the Church of St. Titus. If you plan to attend, it is important that you call the SJB Pastoral Center at 724.775.3940 to RSVP by no later than October 25, 2022. (for more, click heading)

On the weekend of October 22/23, 2022, a second collection will take place to support World Mission Sunday. Pope Francis emphasizes the call to every Christian to bear witness to Christ, to participate in a mission of universal evangelization, and to seek strength and guidance from the Holy Spirit. (to continue, click heading)

Please welcome Celia Mergen, a junior at Franciscan University of Steubenville where she is studying sacred music as an organ major. Celia is the new assistant organist of our parish. (to continue, click heading)

On Thursday November 10, 2022 at 6:30PM a solemn vespers service will be offered in the Church of St. Frances Cabrini, Center Township. All are invited to participate in this evening of prayer.

Due to the upcoming changes in priests assigned to our parish, changes are being proposed for the Sunday Mass schedule as well as the weekday schedule. With only two priests, the schedule must be adjusted to allot for travel time between the four churches. There is a process we must undergo prior to any changes, but the plan is to implement the following schedule beginning Monday, November 21, 2022:... (to continue, click heading)

On Saturday, November 5, 2022, Father Canice McMullen, OSB will be installed as pastor of Mary, Queen of Saints Parish at the 4:00PM Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Hopewell Township by the Most Reverend David A. Zubik, Bishop of Pittsburgh. Please come to pray for and support our future new pastor. A reception will follow in Fr. Kohler Hall.

The Knights of Columbus (St. Joseph the Worker Council #5947) will once again be at all doors of Our Lady of Fatima Church after Mass the weekend of October 29/30, 2022 to collect for the Bishop's Project. Thank you in advance for your kind generosity, which benefits the special people at McGuire Memorial Home and St. Anthony School.