With the establishment of St. Catherine Labouré Parish from two former parishes, it is necessary to create a new Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), representative of the entire parish community.
Objective: As stated in the Parish Pastoral Council Guidelines of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, “this leadership body is charged with studying the total picture of parish life, and in consultation with the pastor, makes recommendations to enhance the life and growth of the parish community.”
The new PPC shall consist of 12 lay members as follows:
- Members will be selected for terms up to 4 years
- 3 members will be selected each year, replacing the 3 members whose terms are expiring
- New members will be selected after a discernment process and installed at a mass each January
- The PPC will meet 6 times a year and members will participate on at least one of the PPC Committees
PPC will oversee the following laity chaired and populated committees:
- Worship
- Discipleship (Continual Faith Formation, Evangelization, and Missions)
- Hospitality & Fellowship
- Outreach
- Communication/Public Relations
- Planning
The Engage In Team and Father Dan are currently seeking interested parishioners who would like to serve on either the new PPC or on specific PPC committees. If you are interested, please contact Andy Hays (andyhays222@gmail.com), Chris Pritz (cjpritz@gmail.com), Laurie Minczeski (laurmin224@yahoo.com) or Jim Drummond (drummond.jim@outlook.com) as soon as possible.
Amen to Action
Thank You!
Thanks to all of you who were part of the 200 plus volunteers who showed up at St. Joan of Arc to help pack 100,244 meals for the needy in Southwest PA. Our fellow parishioners joined with other congregations in the South Hills to meet this goal in the 3 hours we devoted to processing and packing the meals. We were one of ten different places where similar meal assembly and packing events took place in and around Pittsburgh. The total effort among all the participating Pittsburgh churches yielded 1,004,772 meals - an amazing and rewarding effort! Your awesome response to this program was truly a blessing! If you are interested, you can read more in the Almanac article about this event at:
Angel Trees at St. Catherine Labouré Parish
Gift Return
All Angel Tree gifts for St. Vincent de Paul Society “Angel Tree” at St. Joan of Arc Church and for the Angel Tree at St. Louise de Marillac Church are due by Sunday, December 5. Thank you for your goodness and generosity.
Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of Obligation
On Wednesday, December 8, we have the joy of celebrating the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As there is an obligation to participate at Mass for this wonderful Solemnity of Our Lady, we will have the following special Mass schedule:
Tuesday, December 7 - Vigil Masses
- 4:00pm (St. Louise Church)
- 7:00pm (St. Joan Church)
Wednesday, December 8
- 6:45am (St. Louise Church)
- 8:00am (St. Joan Church)
- 9:00am (St. Louise Church) <-- the children from St. Louise de Marillac School will be present for this Mass, and they almost fill the church, so seating will be very limited for others!
- Noon (St. Louise Church)
- 7:00pm (St. Louise Church)
The Light is On for You!
An Advent Evening for Reconciliation
This Advent, on the evening of December 15, 2021, from 6:00pm - 9:00pm, rediscover the healing power of the Sacrament of Reconciliation at any Catholic parish in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. If you've been away for a long time, don't worry. We'll leave the light on for you...
Due to Faith Formation classes at our St. Joan of Arc location on 12/15/21, confessions will be heard in our parish at the St. Louise de Marillac Church location only.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Choirs forming once again
Please contact Greg Fincham (gfincham@sja-stl.org), parish Music Director, if you would like to become a part of the choir either at St. Joan of Arc or St. Louise de Marillac. Going forward, the choirs also will combine for various events. For now, we are trying to re-launch choirs at each site as we emerge from Covid restrictions. Please share the gift of your voice and talent! Those of high school age or older are welcome!"
Book Giveaway for the Holidays
Two books from Dynamic Catholic...Life is Messy and The Wisdom of Fulton Sheen
coming soon.
Life is Messy
It isn’t a color-within-the-lines exercise. It’s a wild and outrageous invitation full of uncertain outcomes. The mess of life is both inevitable and unexpected. It is filled with delightful mysteries and frustrating predicaments. In our disposable culture,
we throw broken things away. So, what will we do with broken people, broken relationships, broken institutions, broken families, and of course, our very own broken selves?
We are all broken and wounded. This book is about putting our lives back together,
and allowing ourselves to be put back together, when life doesn’t turn out as we expected it to. Based on his own heart-wrenching personal journals, Matthew Kelly shares how the worst three years of his life affected him, by exploring this question: Can someone who has been broken be healed and become more beautiful and more lovable than ever before? The answer will fill you with hope. There has never been a more urgent need for us to attend to what is happening within us. This is quite simply the right book at the right time.
The Wisdom of Fulton Sheen
Fulton Sheen was one of the greatest communicators to ever live. He is famous for reminding millions of television viewers each week that, "Life is worth living!" and was literally the face of Catholicism in the United States for forty years.
In this beautiful collection of inspiring quotes from Sheen's life and works, we are given a unique glimpse into the heart, mind, and soul of this incredible man. With each turn of the page, it is easy to see why his inspiring and practical messages inspired so many during his lifetime and continue to inspire so many people today.
The Wisdom of Fulton Sheen is a powerful collection of writings that will encourage you to think differently about who you are, how your life is unfolding, what God is calling you to next, and what priorities will lead you to the peace and purpose you desire.
Sooner or later we all rise or fall to the level of our friendships. Invite Fulton Sheen deep into your life, make him one of your trusted friends, and he will elevate many aspects of your life.
Employment Opportunity
Custodian Needed
A full time custodian is needed at Saint Catherine Labouré Parish, Saint Louise de Marillac site. Duties include but not limited to Church, Parish Office, and School cleaning, parish and school event set ups and teardown, grounds garbage collection and sidewalk snow removal. Position is 40 hours a week with benefits. Weekend and weekday hours. Potential for additional earnings by working party set up and cleanup.
If interested, please contact Mike Buechel at 412-833-1010 to set up an interview. You must have the required diocesan clearances before starting the position.
If interested, please contact Mike Buechel at 412-833-1010 to set up an interview. You must have the required diocesan clearances before starting the position.
Opal Rose PTG Fundraiser
Join your family and friends at Opal Rose for a St. Louise School PTG Fundraiser.
Tuesday December 14.
10% of all sales will be donated to PTG
Opal Rose is open from 11:00am to 6:00pm
4067 Washington Road
McMurray, PA 15317
Parish Mission Statement
As members of St. Catherine Labouré Parish, our Mission is to Learn Jesus, Love Jesus, and Live Jesus and to invite others to share in the Sacramental Life of the Catholic faith.