For married couples, dipping into this treasure trove can be a comforting way to pray together, with the hopes of strengthening their marital bond and their family life.

Praying together as a couple does not have to be a complicated (or frightening) process.

I humbly ask for your continued prayers and, if you feel called, your financial support to help cover the cost of this mission in Ecuador.

Various studies over the years have proven that couples who pray together experience numerous marital benefits, including increased forgiveness, trust, happiness, and unity.

Catechists, Classroom Aids, Office Aids, & Substitutes Needed.

The Sts. Martha and Mary Vocations Council is a prayerful group that seeks to elevate the importance of praying for and promoting vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life as well as the married and single life.

We are devastated by the horrific violence that shattered what should have been a holy moment of grace at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, where children had gathered for a back-to-school Mass. We hold close in prayer the students, families, teachers, parish community, and first responders. We ask the Lord to bring healing to the injured, eternal rest to those who have died, and consolation to all who mourn.

In the Gospel today, Jesus describes those attempting to enter as saying: “We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.” This was their definition of knowing Him. But knowing Jesus involves so much more. If we listen to His words, He is inciting us to action, to be a part of His mission. There is no ‘associate membership’ in the Church.

Come, Holy Spirit, and show us Your ways. Guide our parish discernment of those who are called to the ministry of leadership in and through the work of Parish Pastoral Council.

Parishioners who believe they have the qualifications cited and feel moved by God’s Spirit in prayer to present themselves for consideration are invited to attend one of two information sessions that will provide the opportunity for further formation in the nature, role and function of the Pastoral Council. Those who feel called to this ministry after attending an information session are invited to a group discernment process which will be facilitated by the current Pastoral Council members. Father Bob will attend and, after the discernment session and prayerful consideration, will select the parishioners to serve on the Council. These individuals will be contacted in late-October and asked to attend the Council meeting on November 19, 2025.

The current Pastoral Council members have faithfully served their term, establishing a vision and plan for our parish. With teams in place to lead the implementation of our near-term priorities – grow in knowledge of our Catholic faith, develop a stronger prayer life, and strengthen engagement of our parish – it is time to identify new members to join our Pastoral Council to support that work and Saints Martha and Mary Parish broadly.

As we begin the process to rotate members off our Pastoral Council and welcome new members, we would like to thank the current council for their service and identify new members to support the work of Saints Martha and Mary Parish. Throughout the summer, we will be providing information, engaging in conversation, and entertaining questions to identify new members to join our Pastoral Council in this blessed work.

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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this year's flea market! Whether you volunteered your time, donated items, or helped spread the word, your support made this event a remarkable success.

We're still looking for go-getters, team players, and behind-the-scenes heroes.

Especially in this Parish the familiar story of Martha and Mary has been told and heard over and over. It is easy for us to picture Martha bustling about taking care of the food and hospitality, like her life depended on it.

Do you love giggles, glue sticks, and tiny high-fives? Our school is looking for a Montessori aide to help us make each day full of learning and fun!

As the council rotates members and welcomes new ones, the parish thanks current members for their service and seeks new individuals to continue this important work. Over the summer, information will be shared and conversations held to help identify new council members.

All young adults (age 18–23) are warmly welcome to join Fr. Dan Waruszewski and Adrianna Grimm for Bible Study on the following Wednesday nights from 7:30 – 8:30 pm in the St. Catherine Youth Room on the lower level of the Church.

The women of Saints Martha & Mary Parish are warmly invited to attend the Magnificat Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 9, 9:00 am to noon, for a prayer-filled breakfast at the Hilton Garden Southpointe, Canonsburg.