Fr. Joseph Young was a Priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He grew up at St. Aloysius Parish and eventually returned to serve as the pastor. He appreciated the education he received and wished to leave a legacy after him. He established a trust to offer scholarships to students wishing to pursue higher education. St. Matthew Parish is pleased to be able to award up to FOUR (4) scholarships worth a minimum of $2,500 each for any soon-to-be high school graduate belonging to St. Matthew Parish. The scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria: click to see more
Our Lenten Survey is OPEN! This survey, conducted by the Catholic Leadership Institute, will ask you to reflect on your spiritual journey and enable you to provide feedback on our parish’s efforts to help you grow in your faith. ALL RESPONSES WILL BE COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL. The survey process will continue until March 31st. You can submit your responses in one of three ways: 1) By going online using the QR code. 2) Filling out a paper copy and returning it. Surveys will be available at the doors of all our churches and, once completed, can be sealed in the envelope provided and dropped off at any of our parish offices or placed in the collection basket. 3) Completing it in person by coming to one of our scheduled times. March 5th- SB N. Hall after the 7:30 am & 10:00 am Masses March 12th- AS Act. Bldg. after the 9 am & 11:30 am Masses March 18th- SA Social Hall after the 4 pm Mass March 25th- SB N. Hall after the 4 pm Mass March 26th- HS Cafeteria after the 8:30 am & 11 am Masses http://portal.catholicleaders.org/dmi/survey/gk0024
Saint Matthew Men’s Club will host a coffee and donut social, Sunday, March 19, after the 8:30 am Mass, in the HS School Cafeteria. Come and have breakfast on us!
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will take place at a special Service on Sunday, March 12th at 2:00 pm at Holy Spirit Church. This Sacrament is for anyone of any age, whose health is impaired by physical or emotional illness or aging. Upon arrival at Church, please sit up front in the pews assigned for those being anointed (every other pew, as marked). A light lunch/brunch will be served BEFORE the Service, at 12:30 pm, in the Holy Spirit cafeteria for those being anointed and anyone that is accompanying those to be anointed. You may call Anna at Parish office with your information at 412-821-2351, ext. 362. PLEASE RSVP TO HELP US IN PLANNING
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will take place at a special Mass on Monday, March 20th at 7:00 pm at St. Bonaventure Church. This Sacrament is for anyone of any age, whose health is impaired by physical or emotional illness or aging. Upon arrival at Church, please sit up front in the pews assigned for those being anointed (every other pew, as marked). A light dinner will be served BEFORE the Mass, at 5:30 pm, in Newmeyer Hall at St. Bonaventure Church for those being anointed and anyone that is accompanying those to be anointed. You may call Anna at Parish office with your information at 412-821-2351, ext. 362. PLEASE RSVP TO HELP US IN PLANNING