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.

Ministry priests will be visiting Sts. Martha & Mary Parish during all Masses on July 20 & 21.

Appalachia is not only fun but also fulfilling. I’ve never been around so many hard working people who not only love to help others but also have a very faithful relationship with God. Everyone has been so kind since the trip to Terra Alta and back. Not only has my relationship with God strengthened but so has my ability to work. I have learned how to build a deck and a roof in the matter of a week. Everyday they had some new thing for us to do. They were truly amazing. They had morning rosary and morning mass. They also had confession and adoration. Justin also lead a night rosary every night. We always had something to do, fishing, swimming, 4 square and etc.

The Saints Martha & Mary Flea Market is less than a month away! Volunteers and donated goods are needed!

Attached below the registration information is a heartfelt appreciation letter from the parish in Preston County, W.Va. This letter recognizes and thanks us for our mission work in their community. We’re honored to share this with you, highlighting the impact of our collective efforts.

The Diocese of Pittsburgh is initiating the process for admitting a new class of interested and qualified Catholic men into the Deacon Formation Program.

Our beautiful Easter Season comes to a close today as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the Church. We have fasted for 40 days during Lent and have feasted for the past 50 days during the Easter Season, and now we will return to Ordinary Time tomorrow.

Over the years, my family and I have done a lot of camping, which means building a lot of campfires. In order for the fire to be successful, you have to have substantial dry firewood, some kindling and some tinder – often paper.

Benjamin Stalder featured in Pittsburgh Catholic Magazine

Altar Server training for anyone finishing 3rd grade through high school takes place June 14 and 15.