Lower Burrell & New Kensington Catholic Youth Ministry will begin weekly gatherings soon! Youth Ministry is open to all youth in Grades 6-12.

Our first gathering will be on Wednesday, September 11th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.

Regular meetings are on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 at Saint Margaret Mary in Lower Burrell.

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

Click here for registration forms and for more info.

Come join us for fun, fellowship, and food!

Monday, September 16
6:30 PM
St. Mary of Czestochowa Church

All are invited to a joint concert featuring the Astralis Baroque Chamber Ensemble and George Pecoraro on organ. There is no charge for the concert, but a free-will offering will be taken.

All are welcome!

Tuesdays - Starting September 17
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
St. Margaret Mary Parish

All are invited to partake in a 10-week study on Bishop Robert Barron's Catholicism series, beginning Tuesday September 17 from 11am-12:30pm. Together we will explore the goodness and beauty of the Catholic faith as we ponder and reflect upon the Scriptures and mysteries of the Church. All are welcome!

For more information, please contact the parish office.

Thursdays - Starting September 19
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Peter’s Table - Mt. St. Peter Disciple Center

All are invited to join a 10-week Bible Study beginning Thursday, September 19 in Peter's Table from 1pm-2:30pm. The focus of this study will be Salvation: New Life in Christ. At every Sunday Mass, Catholics confess that Jesus came down from heaven "for us men and for our salvation." But what does "salvation" mean? In this video series, Scripture scholar and theologian Michael Patrick Barber provides a thorough, deeply Catholic, and deeply biblical, answer. Come take a dive into the mystery of Salvation as we break open God's Word in prayer and fellowship.

For more information, please contact the parish office.

Sunday, September 22
11:30 AM
St. Mary of Czestochowa

Mark your calendars! All are welcome to a Polka/Folk Mass at St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish. The Mass will feature music by John Gora and Gorales.

More details coming soon!

Sponsored by the St. Mary Holy Name Society.

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic?

The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is the process through which those who are not baptized are able to become members of the Catholic Church and baptized Christians can receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Holy Communion and Confirmation).

This process includes times of study, prayer, and Rites that take place at Mass. Formation sessions will begin in mid-September.

If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Timothy Ruflin in the parish office to find out more and to set up a meeting.

This period of preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is important for parents and for your child. One of the biggest complaints from priests and parents is that after Confirmation teens seem to drift away from the Church.

It doesn’t have to be this way! The more reverence, respect, and preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation we model as adults, the more our children will learn the power and importance of this Sacrament and our Catholic Faith.

We look forward to meeting all of the Confirmation candidates. The eighth graders will meet on the Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 at Saint Margaret Mary, Lower Burrell in Room B1 accompanied by a parent or sponsor to dive deeper into the Sacrament of Confirmation to ensure you are fully prepared for this wonderful sacrament!

The first meeting will be Thursday, September 12th.

Click here to visit the Confirmation Preparation page for all forms and the confirmation calendar for 2024-2025.

The 2024-2025 Faith Formation year is fast approaching! Classes for our K-5 Faith Formation program and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program will begin the week of September 16th.

Registration is now open and forms can be picked up in your parish office.

Faith Formation Welcome Letter
Faith Formation Registration Form
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Registration Form

Please return completed registration forms to your parish office by September 9th.

Sunday, October 13, 2024
10:30 AM Mass followed by Brunch
Mt. St. Peter Church and Marble Hall

A Celebration of Women Mass and Communion Brunch, sponsored by the Saint Anthony Guild of Mount Saint Peter Parish, will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024 beginning with the 10:30 AM Mass at Mount Saint Peter Church. This is a wonderful opportunity for all women to come together to celebrate Mass, to receive Holy Communion, and to praise and worship God. This year we will celebrate all women of Saint Joseph, Saint Mary of Czestochowa, Saint Margaret Mary, and Mount Saint Peter Parishes.

The brunch and program of the day will be held in Mount Saint Peter Marble Hall following Mass. There is no charge for the brunch. However, free-will donations will be gratefully accepted at the event. A 50/50 raffle will take place at the brunch.

Click here to download the registration form.

Please RSVP to the NKCC parish office no later than Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Your generous gift to the 2024 Diocesan Lenten Appeal supports our mission to carry on the love and mercy of Christ. If you have not yet made a donation, please prayerfully consider sharing your gifts today.

Click here to learn more about the Diocesan Lenten Appeal and the 2024 theme “Receive and Share.”

Click here to make your donation to this year’s DLA online.

Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Friday 11:00am - 2:00pm (lunch)
Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm (breakfast only)
Indoor dining and takeout service available.

Free Community Meals Thursdays at 5:30pm

The Knead Community Café located in downtown New Kensington is committed to serving healthy dining options using fresh, local, and minimally processed ingredients as much as possible. The Knead’s philosophy is that all patrons are entitled to enjoy nutritious food and be treated with dignity regardless of their ability to pay.

Want to learn more? Check out the links below!

Knead Community Cafe Website
Knead Community Cafe Facebook page
Knead Community Cafe Instagram Page

Store Hours
Thursdays: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Saturdays: 11:00AM - 1:00PM

Location: 1129 Leishman Avenue, New Kensington, PA
The entrance is at the corner of Kenneth Avenue and Locust Street.

Click here to check out the CCC’s Facebook page for special events and updated information.

Looking for an affordable education solution in the Alle-Kiski Valley? Private, Catholic education is available from preschool through high school at Mary Queen of Apostles School (MQA) in New Kensington and Saint Joseph High School (SJHS) in Natrona Heights.

Click here to learn more about our regional award-winning Catholic schools: Mary Queen of Apostles School (for grades Pre-K through 8) and St. Joseph High School.

Want to see for yourself? SJHS will be hosting a Spring Open House on Saturday, March 2 from 10AM-12PM.