PASTOR'S PAGE
Very Reverend John D. Byrnes, JV, JCL
Do you know someone who wishes to become Catholic? It is time to begin preparation for the inquiry stage for those who wish to explore this possibility. If you, your spouse or a friend/neighbor is interested in beginning or renewing your relationship with Jesus, learning more about the Roman Catholic Church and joining in our life of prayer and service at St. Michael Basilica, through the Christian Initiation of Adults you are welcome to call me (472-8551) here at the rectory or call our Director of Christian Initiation, Cindy McMullen (471- 6658). An inquiry session will be held in September.
Outdoor Mass for College Students - Bishop Mark will celebrate the annual outdoor Mass for students entering or returning to college and their families at our Our Lady of the Alleghenies Shrine at 7 PM on Sunday August 4. Bishop Mark will offer a special blessing to the students. Recent graduates entering the workforce or the military are also welcome. Bring your own lawn chair. If it rains, the Liturgy will be celebrated inside the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel.
Twilight Mass at Saint Francis University – St. Francis University Alumni Association invites all parishioners from the Basilica of St. Michael to our Twilight Mass on Thursday, July 25 at 7:45PM. Mass will be celebrated on campus at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. All are welcome!
Away from Loretto on Sunday? 1-858-207-6277 or www.masstimes.org will find the nearest Catholic Church throughout the United States.
KENNYWOOD Park - As we enjoy the summer, we will be taking our parish Altar Servers to Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh on Tuesday July 30. Please be at Mass at 8:30 AM (note the later time!) on Tuesday July 30. We will depart for Kennywood immediately following Mass. We have many young people dedicated to this ministry…please thank them!
The 2019 Catholic Ministries Drive - Thank you to all parishioners who continue to respond to the Catholic Ministries Drive.
I ask all in the parish to join in supporting our Parish and a select group of ministries that provide 1) outreach to the poor through Catholic Charities 2) Family Life 3) Youth 4) Seminarian/Priestly Formation. Our Parish share goal is 35,529. We are severely under our goal. Our gifts at this point amount to $9,195. 100% of your gift goes directly to these essential ministries.
Outdoor Mass for College Students - Bishop Mark will celebrate the annual outdoor Mass for students entering or returning to college and their families at our Our Lady of the Alleghenies Shrine at 7 PM on Sunday August 4. Bishop Mark will offer a special blessing to the students. Recent graduates entering the workforce or the military are also welcome. Bring your own lawn chair. If it rains, the Liturgy will be celebrated inside the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel.
Twilight Mass at Saint Francis University – St. Francis University Alumni Association invites all parishioners from the Basilica of St. Michael to our Twilight Mass on Thursday, July 25 at 7:45PM. Mass will be celebrated on campus at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. All are welcome!
Away from Loretto on Sunday? 1-858-207-6277 or www.masstimes.org will find the nearest Catholic Church throughout the United States.
KENNYWOOD Park - As we enjoy the summer, we will be taking our parish Altar Servers to Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh on Tuesday July 30. Please be at Mass at 8:30 AM (note the later time!) on Tuesday July 30. We will depart for Kennywood immediately following Mass. We have many young people dedicated to this ministry…please thank them!
The 2019 Catholic Ministries Drive - Thank you to all parishioners who continue to respond to the Catholic Ministries Drive.
I ask all in the parish to join in supporting our Parish and a select group of ministries that provide 1) outreach to the poor through Catholic Charities 2) Family Life 3) Youth 4) Seminarian/Priestly Formation. Our Parish share goal is 35,529. We are severely under our goal. Our gifts at this point amount to $9,195. 100% of your gift goes directly to these essential ministries.