After consulting with the Diocesan Vicar of the Northern Vicariate regarding COVID 19 precautions, two new practices will be implemented for daily Masses at all four parishes in the MACH 1 Grouping: 1) Until their is a reduction in COVID-19 cases in our county, the use of lectors at daily Mass will be suspended in order to minimize the number of people in the sanctuary. The priest will lector for the first reading, responsorial psalm, and gospel. 2) To follow the practice that is being used in the Diocese for the reception of Holy Communion, the faithful will come forward to the center aisle to receive from the priest. Please be sure to leave 6 feet of distance between you and the person in front of you, and please remove your mask when it is your turn to receive. As we pray for the end of this pandemic, we thank you for your patience and understanding in the midst of all these adjustments. Thank You, Fr. Jean-Luc, OSB

Our second grade class received their First Holy Communion on Sunday, July 26, 2020. They worked very hard to prepare for this important sacrament. The Sacrament of Communion is the source and summit of our Catholic Life (CCC 1324). May these students always remember the True Gift they have received. Let us pray for these students, as they continue their faith journey: Paige Allman, Zachary Bickerstaff, Sam Cercone, Raylee DíAntonio, Lillian Householder, Jack McLaughlin, Jonah O’Toole, and Genevieve Wilson. May God bless each one of you abundantly! A special thanks to all of our priests: Fr. Jean-Luc, Fr. Canice, Fr. Joachim, Fr. Thomas More and Archabbot Martin. Also much thanks to the catechists, families, and congregation for their continued support and prayers.

In the gospel, Jesus says: “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves”, and taking the five loaves and two fish, He blessed them and gave them to the disciples to feed the crowd. Know that your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to help those living in poverty touches many lives just like the loaves and fishes. If you or someone you know is in need, please call and leave a message with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 724.494.8864. All calls are confidential.

The hanging sanctuary lamp found above the entrance of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel as well as the tabernacle lamp standing next to the chapel's altar, burn in testament of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharistic. For those interested in having a candle placed for a special intention in either location, please click on the heading for information.

In the gospel, we find that the demand of daily Christian living is to spend our life primarily searching for the kingdom of God. This month through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist many families, providing food, assistance for utility and rent bills, etc. Thank You! If you or someone you know is in need, please call and leave a message with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 724.494.8864. All calls are confidential.

Masses have resumed in many parishes around the diocese, but Bishop Zubik will continue to live stream Mass, adoration, and prayer every day from the chapel at St. Paul Seminary. Click on heading for further information.

Most Rev. Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg, will preside at the Mass for Blessing of the Twelfth Archabbot of Saint Vincent Archabbey, Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B., on Friday, July 10, 2020. For more information, click on heading.

In the gospel, we hear the story of the sower and we know that “some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirty-fold.” This week by putting a gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, know that together they will produce fruit a hundred-fold. If you or someone you know is in need, please call and leave a message with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 724.494.8864. All calls are confidential.

Please keep in your prayers our First Communicants as they prepare to receive our Lord in the Eucharist for the first time. Parents and guardians of First Communicants—please continue to check your email for updates. Thank you.

In the gospel today we hear Jesus say: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brings peace to those who are overwhelmed with life’s burdens. If you or someone you know is in need, please call and leave a message with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 724.494.8864. All calls are confidential.

As we celebrate the 4th of July, U.S. Independence Day, may God enlighten and guide our nation, bless and keep safe the people who inhabit it. Help all to understand that with freedom comes not only rights, but also responsibilities. That all should strive for the peace and justice as so well and simply expressed in the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Happy July 4th. God bless you and these United States of America.

On Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 10:00AM, Bishop David A. Zubik will offer a memorial Mass for all local Catholics who have died during the COVID-19 pandemic, many of whom did not have a funeral Mass due to the lockdown. For details, click on the heading.

In the gospel we hear Jesus tell us: “Whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because the little one is a disciple—Amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward.” This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to “acknowledge the goodness of the Father” by assisting numerous families, providing food, and monetary assistance for utilities, rent and bills. If you or someone you know is in need, please call and leave a message with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 724.494.8864. All calls are confidential. Thank you!

Due to the COVID-19 situation the Beaver County Office on Aging has been tirelessly working on a solution for the safe distribution of this year’s Senior Farmer’s Market Vouchers. (For details, click on heading.)

In the gospel, we hear Jesus say: “Everyone who acknowledges Me before others I will acknowledge before My heavenly Father.” This week, know that you will be bringing hope to the poor by your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. If you or someone you know is in need, please call and leave a message with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 724.494.8864. All calls are confidential. Thank you!

Happy Father's Day to all fathers, foster fathers, father figures, and especially our Heavenly Father Who guides, protects and loves us throughout all time.

To All MACH1 Parishioners: Sunday, June 21, 2020, is my last day at the parish grouping for my pastoral year assignment. I just wanted to take the time and thank everyone for such a great year. This year was filled with so many blessings, and the greatest blessing that came from it was that this assignment showed me what it will be like as a priest to fall in love with God’s people that I am called to serve and love. There is a deep love in my heart for all those at the parish grouping and the students and faculty at Our Lady of Fatima Elementary School and Quigley Catholic High School. Although my assignment has come to an end for this year, this is not a final good-bye as I will be around at various times over the next two years during school holiday breaks and part of next summer as a deacon, as I make my journey to the priesthood in 2022. Know of my prayers for you, and I look forward to being with you all again soon. You can contact me at dcschmidt@diopitt.org. God bless and thanks again. -- David Schmidt

As we celebrate the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ let us pray for those who are hungry, malnourished and starving. Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help those who are hungry.  If you or someone you know is in need, please call and leave a message with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 724.494.8864. All calls are confidential. Thank you!

On Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 7:00PM (with the location yet to be determined) a Baptism Preparation Class will be held. This class is a one-time requirement for parents wishing to have their child baptized. Topics to be covered include: the rich theology of the Sacrament of Baptism, the accompanying sacred commitment of parents to authentically live the Catholic faith and impart the faith to their children in word and action, the symbols of the Rite of Baptism, and the requirements for godparents who regularly practice the Catholic faith to serve as suitable role models and genuine mentors for the child in the ways of faith. (To avoid embarrassment, please do not choose godparents until you know the necessary qualifications for this increasingly critical role in the life of young Catholics.) (for further details, click heading)

Let's all make an effort to get two fellow parishioners to sign up to receive our MACH1 Parish Grouping Weekly Bulletin via email. Just direct them to https://www.mach1diopitt.org/mach1-bulletin to complete the simple online form. It would be of tremendous benefit to our parishes as well as our members, and so greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your effort and God bless you.