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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.

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.

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

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.

The purpose of a Parish Pastoral Council is to foster the full participation of the parish in the Church's mission, including worship, community, faith growth, and service. It serves as a consultative and advisory body to the pastor, assisting in pastoral planning and promoting the common good of the parish.

All parishioners can be a part of Saints Martha & Mary Parish Appalachia trip by just writing notes and cards to the campers. All campers make mailbags and love getting mail every day.