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.

The Moms and Tots group will have its July meetings on July 9th from 10:00-11:30am and July 23rd from 6:00-7:30pm.

The Moms and Tots group will have its August meetings on August 6th from 10:00-11:30am and August 20th from 6:00-7:30pm.

Please call or text Brianna Ruflin to find out more information and to let her know you are interested in coming. (973)-856-4472

Mt. St. Peter’s Festa Italiana is coming up Friday and Saturday Aug. 1st and 2nd. But to get there, we need many helpers!

Food Prep Days:
July 21-July 22
July 30-July 31

Strong Arms are needed on July 22, 30 & 31 !!!!!!!!

Festa Event Days:
Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2

Clearances are required for those 18 and older!
Please contact Mike Discello at mdiscello@dioceseofgreensburg.com
to confirm eligibility or inquire on how to get necessary clearances

If you have any questions about volunteering or how you can help in any way, please contact Valerie Schmelzer at valgal1995@icloud.com

If interested in volunteering, please fill out a volunteer sign-up form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_eBxRjS6eqXqqU5Dx5DnbG50MfLXbSP8EQXhDuX9P430AjA/viewform

We’d love to have some fresh faces helping this year!

The Festa Italiana Basket Raffle is back for its 6th year, and we need your help! Festa patrons have been amazed by the beautiful, bountiful baskets generously donated by our parishioners and local community, and we would like to continue the tradition this August.

Basket drop-off will be July 26 & 27 from 12:00NN-6:00PM in the parking lot outside Marble Hall.

In-person raffle will be conducted on August 1 and 2 during Festa, while the online raffle will begin on July 28 and end on August 2.

Can’t donate a complete basket? No worries! We can combine gift cards and individual baskets.

If you need to arrange a different drop-off, contact Maryellen at mschroeder@doctor.com or text 412-874-8467.

Thursday, July 31
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Mogie’s Pub
3210 Leechburg Road

Calling all young adults between the ages of 20-40! You’re invited to join the Lower Burrell/New Kensington Young Adult Ministry for Theology on Tap on Thursday, June 26 from 7:00-8:30 PM at Mogie’s Pub (3210 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, PA 15068).

The evening’s speaker will be Katie Tylinski with the topic “Jubilee and Joy: The Christian Call to Hope”

Appetizers will be provided, cash bar for drinks. Bring a friend and get ready for a night of food, fellowship, and faith-filled conversation.

Click here for a flyer with more information.

Questions? Contact Heather Hensley at hhensley@dioceseofgreensburg.org

📢 Calling All Rising 8th Graders & High School Students!
Are you planning to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in Spring 2026? Preparation begins this fall — and we’re excited to walk with you on this journey of faith! 🙏✨

🗓️ Parent Info Meeting
📍 Saint Margaret Mary Parish
📆 Tuesday, August 26, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
Come learn about registration, expectations, and how to get started!

🎉 Retreats – Choose One Date:
📅 Oct 4, 2025 | 📅 Oct 22, 2025 | 📅 Jan 17, 2026
(Retreat sign-ups coming soon!)

📬 Questions? Contact Heather Hensley:
📧 hhensley@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Wednesday, July 30
6:00PM
Rabbit Foot Condos on Craigdell Road
(address provided upon RSVP)

Join us on Wednesday, July 30 at 6:00pm for an NKCC outdoor Mass held at Rabbit Foot Condos.

Chicken, bottled water and paper products will be supplied by the church.

If you would like to attend this beautiful Mass and dinner, please Lorraine Menk at kirbie1@comcast.net or call/text 412-965-5815 to let us know how many will be attending, and what you would like to bring for the dinner.

Please remember to bring a yard chair. Our condo Mass is always well attended. We look forward to seeing you there!

June 14, July 12, August 9
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Peter’s Table at Mt. St. Peter Church

The Lower Burrell and New Kensington young adult ministry welcomes you to Mary’s Mantle, a fellowship and faith study group for young women ages 20s-40s. Summer meetings will be held on June 14, July 12, and August 9 in the Peter’s Table room at Mount Saint Peter Church. Please bring a friend and a small brunch item to share!

Click here for a flyer with more information.

For more information text or call Brianna Ruflin at 973-856-4472

Attention rising and current high school students! Registration is open for next year’s conferences. You have the opportunity to experience Jesus in an exciting and wonderful way with your friends and peers at the Steubenville Conference in Ohio on July 18-20, 2025 and The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis on November 20-22, 2025. Don’t miss these fun filled retreats with games, speakers, friends and Jesus!

For more information or to learn how to register contact Heather Hensley at 724-335-2336.

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.

Your generous gift to the 2025 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 2025 theme “A Time To Share.”

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