| Small (25%) | Catholic Schools receive Multi-Million Dollar Donations | No | The Diocese of Greeensburg made a series of announcements detailing a surge of monetary and capital donations toward Catholic Education at its 12 schools in Armstrong, Indiana , Fayette and Westmoreland counties.
The St. John Paul II Tuition Opportunity Parnership is a groundbreakinng scholarship opportunity that was announced on July 1, 2020, by the Diocese of Greensburg, thanks to an anonymous donor who is committed to fortifying Catholic education in western Pensnsylvania. In 2020, more than 800 students benefited from the tuition assistance totaling near 2.5 million. The available monies offset the cost of nearly 250 students who were new to the Catholic system, thereby increasing Catholic school enrollment in the Diocese of Greensburg by 13,1%.
For more information on becoming a TOP student go to www.CatholicSchoolsGuide.org or call 724-552-2565 or visit The Accent On Air.
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| Small (25%) | CHURCH Open for Private Prayer | No | St. Martin will be open Monday from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm and Wednesday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
St. Joseph will be open Tuesday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Father Sam will hear confessions by appointment.
IMPORTANT REMINDER!
If you have been fully vaccinated, it is up to the individual as to wearing a mask. The restriction of social distancing with every other pew, has been lifted.
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| Small (25%) | FAITH FORMATION Classes to Resume | No | Faith Formation classes for the St. Joseph & St. Martin Parishes will resume in person for grades K though 7, in October for the 2021-2022 season. Look for information on classes and registration in the mail soon. Please return the registration form without delay so that books may be ordered. New registrations are being taken now. Call Ms. Betty at the Faith Formation office at 724-694-5359 ext 4 or the Cell is 724-989-5725.
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| Small (25%) | Mass Obligation Returning August 15 | No | As life returns to normalcy in so many ways, each Catholic Bishop in Pennsylvania will reinstate the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days beginning on Sunday August 15, 2021, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Bishops had dispensed you from this obligation in March of 2020 as the developing coronavirus pandemic required people not to assemble in group settings. Now, with the impact of the pandemic considerably reduced, it is again possible for the faithful to assemble for the Eucharist and the time for us to lift the dispensation from the obligation.
The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days comes from our Baptism as Christians. Baptism compels Christians to unite themselves with Christ at the altar in His saving Sacrifice of the Cross.
This obligation, as always, does not apply to those who are seriously ill, have a serious health risk, as well as those who have serious anxiety of being a part of large groups at this time. Likewise the obligation does not apply to those who care for those who cannot attend Mass in person.
Please see the July 15th edition of The Catholic Accent for further details.
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| Medium (50%) | Mass Schedule | No | Mass Schedule
Weekday Masses will be open to the public.
Monday 6 p.m. St. Martin, New Derry
Tuesday 8 a.m. St. Joseph, Derry
Masses offered privately on Thursday and Friday.
Weekend:
Saturday 5 p.m. St. Joseph, Derry
Sunday 9 a.m. St. Martin
10:30 a.m. St. Joseph
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
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| Small (25%) | The Accent on Air Summer Event Guide Airs June 6 | No | "The Accent on Air Summer Event Guide" can be seen on WTAE Channel 4 on Sunday, June 6 at 11:30 a.m. This episode features stories about Bishop Larry Kulik's "Mass around the Diocese" tour. These in-person and virtual liturgies offer "hybrid" options for parishioners. There are also details on how to re-engage in your faith with an outdoor men's conference, car cruise or a dinner prepared by local priests. Plus, clergy talk about the return to in-person worship and a cleaning ministry to keep the faithful safe. "The Accent on Air" is always on the The AccentOnLine.org,
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| Small (25%) | WELCOME to our Parish Family | No | We are looking forward to growing in our faith with the following new members:
St. Joseph
Krista Thomas
Ronald & Suzanne Edsall
Leonard & Michelle Mucci
Mr. Bobby Thompson
Mr. Scott Thompson
St. Martin
Mark & Sharon Piantine
Shane & Jordan Willochell
Ryan & Payge Kelly
Mr. James Castellani
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| Medium (50%) | ONLINE GIVING | No | 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.
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| Small (25%) | Emergency Services | No | 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)
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