Donation Collection Dates
Monday, June 22 & Tuesday, June 23
9:00AM - 6:00PM

Sale Dates
Thursday, June 25 & Friday, June 26
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday, June 27
9:00AM - 12:00NN

It's time to gather your treasure to donate to the Mount Saint Peter Trash & Treasure sale! Declutter your belongings and pass them on so others can use them. Bring your pile of donations around back to MSP's Marble Hall on Monday, June 22, and Tuesday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

We're seeking clean, unbroken, usable housewares, kitchen/dining items, small appliances, books, holiday and home decor, craft supplies, toys, jewelry, sporting goods, tools, gardening supplies, etc.

Not accepting: clothes, large furniture, TVs, non-wheel luggage

The sale runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, and Friday, June 26; with a $5 box sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 27.

Proceeds benefit the Mount St. Peter food pantry and community outreach ministries, which serve more than 300 families a month.

Volunteers with clearances are needed to help. Contact Mike to check your clearances at 724-335-2336 ×6323 or mdiscello@dioceseofgreensburg. org.

Questions? Contact Maria G through the NKCC office at 724-335-9877 ×6230.

Click here for a flyer with more details!

Regional Mass
Saturday, July 4
Mount Saint Peter Church
9:00AM

The regional Mass for Saturday, July 4th will be held at Mount Saint Peter Parish at 9:00AM, preceded by the “Patriotic Rosary” which will begin at 8:15 AM. Parishioners from all three parishes of the New Kensington Catholic Community and Saint Margaret Mary Parish are invited to gather as one family. Together, we will honor our nation’s 250th Anniversary with gratitude. Consider this wonderful opportunity to unite in prayer, give thanks for our religious liberty, and intercede for peace and healing across our nation.

The NKCC and St. Margaret Mary parish offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day.

Sunday, July 5
Following 8:30 & 10:30 AM Masses
Marble Hall, Mt. St. Peter Church

Please join us for a farewell reception for Fr. Anthony on Sunday, July 5, following the 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM Masses at Mt. St. Peter Parish. The receptions will be held in Marble Hall, and light refreshments will be served.

Take a moment to thank Fr. Anthony for his dedicated ministry to our parishes, congratulate him on his new role, and offer your prayers as as he prepares to begin his new assignment on July 7th. We hope to see you there to give him a warm send-off!

Can’t make it to the reception?
If you are unable to attend one of the opportunities to say goodbye but would like to give/send a card to Fr. Anthony, you may drop it off at the parish office. our staff will ensure he receives it.

July 18th & August 22nd
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. Summer meetings will be held on June 13, July 18, and August 22 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

Friday, July 31 & Saturday, August 1
MSP Parish Grounds

The anticipation is almost over! Keep a watchful eye out for exciting news regarding this year’s Festa Italiana, which will take place on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1! We are thrilled to announce that Kellie Abbott and Lou Greco have graciously stepped up to serve as our event co-chairs.

Please stay tuned for more info and updates in the coming weeks. In the meantime, your continued support and prayers for Kellie and Lou in their leadership efforts are deeply appreciated as they begin this journey!

The Festa Italiana Basket Raffle is back for its 7th year, and we need your help! Festa patrons have been amazed by the beautiful, bountiful baskets generously donated by our parishioners and local community, and we would like to continue the tradition this year.

Basket drop-off will be July 25 & 26 from 12:00NN-6:00PM in the back parking lot near Marble Hall.

In-person raffle will be conducted on July 31 and August 1 during Festa, while the online raffle will begin on July 27 and end on August 1.

Can’t donate a complete basket? No worries! We will accept gift cards; sporting event, museum, or theater tickets; autographed sports memorabilia; and any unused/unopened items of which we can combine to make smaller individual baskets.

If you need to arrange a different drop-off, contact Maryellen at mschroeder@doctor.com or text 412-874-8467.

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.

Our grandparents and parents sacrificed to build our parishes after spending long days in mines, mills and factories. They wanted their children to have places of worship to gather and to pass our faith on to the next generation. The Office of Faith, Family and Discipleship continues that legacy by providing faith formation to both children and adults. When you make your gift to the 2026 Diocesan Lenten Appeal, 75 Years: Our Foundation, Our Future, you continue the legacy of passing on the faith to the next generation.

Make your gift now at DioceseofGreensburg.org/DLA2026.

JUNE 26-28, 2026
Franciscan University of Steubenville
1235 University Blvd
Steubenville, OH 43952

Inviting high-schoolers into a life-changing encounter with Christ!

Register Here!

This registration is currently ONLY for high school students due to limited tickets.  If adults are interested in attending the conference as a chaperone, please contact your Youth Minister or ffd@dioceseofgreensburg.org.  Registration for chaperones will be opened once the number of chaperones needed is determined.

A portion of the costs for the conference have been underwritten by the Diocese of Greensburg Francis Fund.  The remaining cost per participant is $375.00.  This price includes room, board, transportation, and 3 t-shirts.  The full cost may be paid at this time, or an option is also provided to pay a non-refundable $50.00 deposit to secure a ticket with the balance due by April 1, 2026. 

For questions, please contact ffd@dioceseofgreensburg.org.

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.

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.