Religion

Last Updated on Friday, 10 September 2021 18:13

By Matthew Peaslee

A group of young adults from across the South Hills area had an important job this summer. This group of men helped the maintenance crew of Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish with manual labor, various construction projects and general upkeep of the parish grounds – which includes St. Albert the Great Church in Baldwin and St. Sylvester Church in Brentwood. St. Wendelin and St. Basil in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood are also part of Blessed Trinity Parish. The maintenance crew of the parish includes Jeff Jenney, Len Lis, Gene Werner and Phil Siar.

Last Updated on Thursday, 05 August 2021 18:48

By Charlotte Hopkins

During a time when families are struggling, volunteers from Calvary Chapel South Pittsburgh (CCSP) Church in West Elizabeth has stepped up to help them with the ‘Blessing Warehouse’. They have collected basic care items including clothes, shoes, coats/jackets, and blankets, along with select furniture and much-needed houseware items. They are then given to families who are in search of necessities. Whether they are seeking clothes, a dresser, a few kitchen items, or if they are victims of flooding or a housefire and have lost everything, no family is turned away. There is no application process or income requirement to be eligible for assistance.

Last Updated on Thursday, 05 August 2021 18:35

By Matthew Peaslee

Bishop David Bonnar came home earlier this summer. The South Hills native, and former priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, was named bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio, in the fall of 2020. Last month, Bonnar celebrated a homecoming Mass at his former parish -- a place that truly formed his life's mission.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 June 2021 00:05

When people think about clergy and how they came to their calling, they might begin to think about their backgrounds, experiences, college majors and even what they did in earlier careers. Some might imagine a liberal arts major who studied history and religion. Others might think about a psychology major who spent time as a social worker. Chances are, though, that people may not think about individuals who majored in business and worked in the corporate world before feeling their call.

Last Updated on Friday, 05 March 2021 14:47

The Clothes 4U ministry of the First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon, will be open to the public on Tuesday, March 9 and Tuesday March 23 (weather permitting) from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. We ask that you wear your mask and practice social distancing while on the premises. We will be accepting donations at that time. Please remember, if you have an immediate need or wish to drop off donations, please call the church office with your request (724-929-4696) and we will do our best to serve you on an individual basis. Thank you for your continued support of this ministry. Read more...