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• Pastoral Care

• Faith Formation and Sacrament Preparation

• Youth & Young Adult Ministries and Confirmation Preparation

• Finances

• Music Ministry

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I need to contact a priest.

If you need to get a message to Fr. Ken, Fr. Elpidio (Bimbot), or Fr. Joel, please see the Pastoral Care section below.

If you have questions about Sacramental Preparation including preparation for your child’s Baptism, First Communion, or Confirmation, please see the Faith Formation and Sacrament Preparation or Youth & Young Adult Ministry and Confirmation Preparation section below.

The NKCC is a vibrant and growing community of faith. We welcome new members! If you would like to register at one of our parishes, please select the appropriate registration form below.

Register at St. Joseph Parish or St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish

Register at Mount Saint Peter Parish

Please fill out the form to the best of your abilities and then email or mail the completed form to the parish office. A welcome letter will be mailed to you with an invitation to meet with Fr. Ken who will introduce you to the Parish Staff.

The Bulletin Deadline is 10:00 AM on Mondays. All information must be submitted in writing (along with any accompanying artwork or flyers) and have a contact name, telephone number, and email address attached to it. The information can be emailed, mailed, or dropped off at the parish office (only during normal parish operations).

Please note - We cannot advertise for caretakers, job seekers, or other personal needs. Local entrepreneurs and businesses are encouraged to place a paid business ad with our bulletin publisher.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! If you are age 18 or older and would like to volunteer for a parish-related activity you must complete the six clearances mandated by the State of Pennsylvania and the Diocese of Greensburg. Click here to get started on your clearances online. Once completed, please return all online forms and certificates to the NKCC parish office by post, in the collection basket, or in person.

If you need assistance or have questions while completing your clearances, please email George Pecoraro.

For all general office inquiries, assistance with food or other resources, or to request a copy of your sacramental records, please complete the General Office Inquiries form below.

For inquiries about St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, please complete the St. Mary Cemetery Inquiries form below.

If you need to speak with Fr. Ken to schedule your wedding, discuss spiritual matters, schedule a Funeral/Memorial Mass for a loved one, make your Confession, request anointing for yourself or a family member, or for any other pastoral care needs please send him an email or you can reach him through the parish office at 724-335-9877 ext. 6205. If there is an emergency, you can reach Fr. Ken on his cell phone at 724-327-2244.

If you need to speak with Father Bimbot for any pastoral care needs please send him an email or you can reach him through the parish office at 724-335-9877.

If you need to speak with Father Joel for any pastoral care needs please send him an email or you can reach him through the parish office at 724-335-9877 ext. 6231.

If you would like to arrange a visit for a loved one who is sick, homebound, or in the hospital please contact the Parish Office at 724-335-9877.

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is an approach to the religious formation for children ages 3 - 12. It originated in 1954 through the work of Dr. Sofia Cavalletti. The methodology of the Catechesis utilizes Montessori teaching principles to help children develop an informed and genuine relationship with God.

Classes are held on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 PM in the Mount Saint Peter Disciple Center. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd begins in early September usually around Catechetical Sunday.

Faith First is the “classroom model” of religious education. It is for children in Grades K - 5 and meets on Monday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Mary Queen of Apostles Freeport Road Site. Faith First begins in early September usually around Catechetical Sunday.

Baptism
If you are expecting, contact the Parish Office at 724-335-9877. See the Baptism section of our website for more information.

Communion
Generally, this Sacrament is received in 2nd Grade. Students must be catechized via Faith First, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS), or Catholic School. A retreat is held prior to the reception of the Sacrament for both parents and child. First Communions are usually celebrated after Easter. See the Eucharist section of our website for more information.

Reconciliation
This Sacrament is received for the first time in the fall of the 2nd grade year. Students are prepared via instruction using Faith First, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS), or Catholic School. See the Reconciliation section of our website for more information.

Confirmation
Confirmation Preparation is done through Youth Ministry and begins in 6th grade. See the Youth and Young Adult Ministry section below for more information and to submit questions.

Marriage
All engaged couples should submit a Marriage Registration Form as soon as possible to reserve a date. See the Marriage Prep section of our website for more information.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Adults interested in joining the Catholic Church should contact Fr. Ken.

Please complete the form below for all other Faith Formation and Sacrament Preparation inquiries including choosing a sponsor for your child’s Baptism or other Sacraments, how to plan and schedule your wedding, and more in-depth information about your child’s participation in the Faith First or Catechesis of the Good Shepherd programs.

Welcome! We’re glad you are interested in joining the Catholic Youth Ministry of New Kensington (CYMNK)! Click here to check out the Youth Ministry section of our website where you can find details about upcoming CYMNK events and registration information.

And be sure to follow us on Instagram for regular updates and pics from events and service projects!

Confirmation is received in the spring of the 8th grade year. The preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a three-year educational process beginning in the 6th grade and culminating in the Celebration of Confirmation in the 8th grade. The preparation will occur via the scheduled Sunday Youth Ministry meetings indicated in red. Youth Ministry will continue to meet on every second Sunday and fourth Sunday of the month, with a few exceptions due to retreats, mission trips, holidays, and intergenerational/all-parish events. Use the links below for more information and to register.

• Confirmation Letter

• Confirmation Registration

Please use the form for all other Youth and Young Adult Ministry or Confirmation Preparation inquiries including how to register your child/children for youth ministry, Confirmation sponsor requirements, and how to volunteer for Youth Ministry.

For St. Joseph Parish

Click here to download the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) form where you can set up a recurring donation from your checking or savings account. 

Please send completed EFT form along with a voided check or savings account deposit slip to the NKCC parish office (100 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA 15068). If you have questions or need help completing the form, please contact Fil Matuszewski, Financial Secretary. 

For St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish

Click here to download the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) form where you can set up a recurring donation from your checking or savings account. 

Please send completed EFT form along with a voided check or savings account deposit slip to the NKCC parish office (100 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA 15068). If you have questions or need help completing the form, please contact Fil Matuszewski, Financial Secretary. 

For Mount Saint Peter Parish

Click here to access the Mount Saint Peter WeShare page where you can make online donations to the parish using a debit or credit card.

Click here to download the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) form where you can set up a recurring donation from your checking or savings account. Please send completed EFT form along with a voided check or savings account deposit slip to the NKCC parish office (100 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA 15068). If you have questions or need help completing the form, please contact Fil Matuszewski, Financial Secretary. 

Please complete the form below for all financial inquiries for the parish office staff.

• Altar Servers (youth and adult)

• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC)

• Greeters

• Lectors

• Ushers

• Sacristans

• Adult Choir

• Cantors (audition required)

Whether you like to play or sing we have many opportunities for you to be involved in the music ministry at St. Joseph Church. Music opportunities include:

• Cantor (audition required)

• Adult Choir (open to Youth in Grade 8 and above)

• Resurrection Choir (sings for funerals)

• Men's Choir

• Instrumentalist

Learn more about each of these music opportunities below.

The Mount Saint Peter Music Ministry has always had a very strong legacy pertaining to quality liturgical music, a goal we continue to strive for today. With everyone’s schedules becoming increasingly more demanding, we are finding there are less and less people participating in the ministries of the Church. Therefore, in order to continue the success of our ministry, WE NEED YOU! I’ll say it once more, WE NEED YOU; from teenagers to twenty something and upward! Many of our current members are in the “upward age” category and will not be able to sustain their involvement in the Music Ministry much longer and that could result in the parish choir becoming extinct. We do not want to see that happen, WE NEED YOU! New members are always welcome to join the Music Ministry. It is not required that you read music. It is not required that you attend every rehearsal or every Liturgy scheduled with the Choir you are participating in.