New Year’s Eve - Wednesday, December 31, 2025
NO MORNING MASSES
St. Joseph Church • 4:00 PM
St. Margaret Mary Church • 4:00 PM

New Year’s Day - Thursday, January 1, 2026
St. Margaret Mary Church • 10:00 AM
Mt. St. Peter Church • 10:30 AM
St. Mary of Czestochowa Church • 11:00 AM

The NKCC and SMM Parish Offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. From the staff of the New Kensington and Lower Burrell parishes, have a happy and blessed New Year.

Sunday, January 4
2:00 PM
St. Joseph Church

The gifts are unwrapped, the hustle and bustle will be over. The New Kensington Catholic Community is pleased to announce that The Epiphany Experience will be returning to St. Joseph Church on Sunday, January 4. Participation is needed from both children and adults for this unique experience.

Come and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas presented by the NKCC parishes. This experience brings to life the story of the birth of Jesus, featuring sacred music by the combined choirs, a costumed cast and live animals.

Any questions, please contact Kellie Abbott at abbottkg@gmail.com or 724-902-9121.

New Kensington Catholic Community parishioners can help their neighbors in need every month through a new initiative. Each month, NKCC parishioners at all three churches will be asked to donate a specific item, and bring it to their church for distribution in the next month through the MSP food pantry.

For December, the item will be hearty soups and stews.

Please consider blessing our local neighbors in need with some cozy nutritious winter meals that will fill them up with protein and veggies.

Please NO ramen!

The MSP Food Pantry feeds more than 300 families a month. Many thanks!

Discover more about the origins of the 12 Days of Christmas here.

Click here to see how much it would cost to buy the “12 Days of Christmas” gifts today.

Learn some facts and legends about the famous Christmas carol here.

January 10 and February 21
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Peter’s Table at Mt. St. Peter Church

The Lower Burrell and New Kensington young adult ministry welcomes you to Mary’s Mantle, a fellowship and faith study group for young women ages 20s-40s. Winter meetings will be held on December 6, January 10, and February 21 in the Peter’s Table room at Mount Saint Peter Church. Please bring a friend and a small brunch item to share!

For more information text or call Brianna Ruflin at 973-856-4472

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic?

The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is the process through which those who are not baptized are able to become members of the Catholic Church and baptized Christians can receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Holy Communion and Confirmation).

This process includes times of study, prayer, and Rites that take place at Mass. Formation sessions will begin in mid-September.

If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Timothy Ruflin in the parish office to find out more and to set up a meeting.

Every 25 years, the Universal Church proclaims a Jubilee Year to encourage the faithful to embark on pilgrimages, repent of their sins, forgive the sins of others and renew a focus on their spiritual lives. On Christmas Eve, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, will begin the 2025  Jubilee Year of Hope, “Pilgrims of Hope,” with the official Opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Click here to review the Jubilee 2025 events in the Diocese of Greensburg.

Click here to visit the Jubilee 2025 section of the Diocese of Greensburg website.

Have you ever considered giving, but never taken that first step? Now is the perfect time.

Through the grace of God and the generosity of faithful hearts like yours, we are striving to reach new heights in this year’s Diocesan Lenten Appeal: Receive and Share.

Your gift—no matter the size—helps support vital ministries including Faith Formation, Catholic Charities, Priestly Vocations, and the service of our International Priests.

Let us come together as one Body in Christ to build up His Church.

🙏 Visit www.DioceseofGreensburg.org/DLA2025 to make your offering today.

Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Friday 11:00am - 2:00pm (lunch)
Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm (breakfast only)
Indoor dining and takeout service available.

Free Community Meals Thursdays at 5:30pm

The Knead Community Café located in downtown New Kensington is committed to serving healthy dining options using fresh, local, and minimally processed ingredients as much as possible. The Knead’s philosophy is that all patrons are entitled to enjoy nutritious food and be treated with dignity regardless of their ability to pay.

Want to learn more? Check out the links below!

Knead Community Cafe Website
Knead Community Cafe Facebook page
Knead Community Cafe Instagram Page

Store Hours
Thursdays: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Saturdays: 11:00AM - 1:00PM

Location: 1129 Leishman Avenue, New Kensington, PA
The entrance is at the corner of Kenneth Avenue and Locust Street.

Click here to check out the CCC’s Facebook page for special events and updated information.

Looking for an affordable education solution in the Alle-Kiski Valley? Private, Catholic education is available from preschool through high school at Mary Queen of Apostles School (MQA) in New Kensington and Saint Joseph High School (SJHS) in Natrona Heights.

Click here to learn more about our regional award-winning Catholic schools: Mary Queen of Apostles School (for grades Pre-K through 8) and St. Joseph High School.

Want to see for yourself? SJHS will be hosting a Spring Open House on Saturday, March 2 from 10AM-12PM.