Mass Schedule
Weekday Masses
Open to the public
- Monday 6:00 p.m. (St. Martin, New Derry)
- Tuesday 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph, Derry)
- Thursday 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph, Derry)
- Friday 8:00 a.m. (St. Martin, New Derry)
Weekend:
- Saturday 5:00 p.m. (St. Joseph, Derry)
- Sunday 9:00 a.m. (St. Martin, New Derry)
10:30 a.m. (St. Joseph, Derry)
Reconciliation:
Father Sam will hear confessions at regularly scheduled times and by appointment.
- Saturday 4:15 p.m. (St. Joseph in the Sacristy)
- Monday 5:30 p.m. (St. Martin, Cry Room)
New Faith Formation Director
Father Sam has announced the appointment of St. Martin/St. Joseph Partner Parishes’ new Faith Formation Director, effective immediately. Mrs. Kristin Kozar is a native of Derry and holds a Bachelor of Music Degree with a Minor in Religion from Grove City College in 2006. She has also earned credits in the area of early childhood development. She and her husband, Steve Kozar, have 3 children and reside in Derry. Please welcome Kristin and keep her in your prayers.
Confirmation for St. Martin/St. Joseph Churches
The Confirmation for St. Martin and St. Joseph Parishes will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at SS Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville, PA.
This is an invitation for any adults who have made their First Reconciliation and First Communion but missed the Sacrament of Confirmation, to receive this most beautiful Sacrament of the Catholic Church.
Please ask Father Sam or call Betty at 724-989-5725 for more information.
A Pastoral Letter on the Catholic Churches Position on Pro-Life Issues
FORMED Program
The Parishioners of St, Martin/St. Joseph will now be able to participate in the online, inspirational Formed Program.
Here are the instructions for logging on the first time:
Go to formed.org/signup
Select your parish (using zip code is easiest)
Register with your name and email address
Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED.
Welcome to Our Parish Family
We look forward to growing in our faith with the following new members!
St. Joseph:
Melissa Lowe
Krista Thomas
Ronald & Suzanne Edsall
Leonard & Michelle Mucci
Mr. Bobby Thompson
Mr. Scott Thompson
Nathan & Angela Bundy
Judith Scaffardi
Bryan & Kylie George
St. Martin:
Taylor Byers
Stone & Katie Kepple
Lindsay Piantine
Mark & Sharon Piantine
Shane & Jordan Willochell
Ryan & Payge Kelly
Mr. James Castellani
Richard & Anna Rohaley
Online Giving
The Church cannot survive without your financial support! Please continue to support the Church during these trying times. Please mail in your contributions to the parish office; they also can be dropped off at the Parish Office mailbox and the Rectory mailbox at St. Martin; you can contribute through online giving. (see below)
Parishioners may wish to consider donating to St. Martin/St.Joseph by online giving. This option can be arranged through one’s bank.
NOW AVAILABLE is a user friendly option to donate electronically through our Partner Parish website. Simply go to the upper right hand corner of the website and click the tab marked DONATE. This helpful tab allows parishioners to donate electronically to both the PARISH OFFERTORY and this year’s DLA.
Emergency Services
Please feel free to call any of these numbers if experiencing a personal crisis or are in need of emergency material assistance.
Catholic Charities Helpline – 1‑866‑409‑6455(Provides 24 -7 emergency material assistance and personal crisis assistance)
St. Vincent de Paul Helpline – 724‑694‑5359(Provides emergency economic assistance)