MQS Parish News

All are invited to participate in Morning Prayer throughout the season of Advent on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from November 30th thru December 23rd, at 6:45AM via ZOOM. (for details, click heading)

As you do Christmas shopping, please consider purchasing gift cards from Our Lady of Fatima School. There are cards for: Target, Kohl’s, Wal-Mart, Old Navy, TJ Max, and a host of other stores. You can also just pick up cards for those hard-to-buy-for people. (to continue, click heading)

The Christian Mothers will hold a Holiday Bake Sale in Msgr. Farri Hall (located on the grounds of St. John the Baptist Church, Monaca) before and after all Masses on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Delicious baked goods and cookie trays will be available. A cookie tray is priced at $20 and must be pre-ordered by Monday, December 6th. Volunteer bakers welcome. (for information, click heading)

A beautifully hand-crafted 3” bronze ornament to commemorate the birth of our new parish, designed and produced by Wendell August Forge of Grove City, will be available for purchase at the Parish Administrative Office at our St. Frances Cabrini location. (for details, click heading)

A class that is based on faith-related questions and topics. Each of our church locations will have a drop box where you can submit your questions regarding Catholicism. To start us off, the first class will be on the Mass. (to continue, click heading)

There will be no CCD classes on Sunday, November 28th and Monday, November 29th. Classes will resume on Thursday, December 2, 2021.

All parish offices will be closed on Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday extended weekend. The offices will reopen on Monday, November 29, 2021 at our regular time. Have a happy Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and love.

A Holiday Breakfast will be held to celebrate the season on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 10:00AM in Msgr. Farri Hall at the St. John the Baptist Church location. Cost is $15. (for more, click heading)

The Annual Coat Drive for Mary, Queen of Saints Parish will begin the weekend of November 13/14 and conclude December 18/19. New and gently used coats, jackets and sweaters for men, women and children will accepted to help the needy of our community. (for details, click heading

To address and eliminate situations that have occurred in the past, here are a few requests and guidelines:... (for details, click heading)

Great gifts that fit any budget. Shop $5 and $10 gift cards from popular brands. They’re the perfect holiday present for mail carriers, bus drivers, dog groomers and more. It’s also a generous ways to support people in need this season. (for details, click heading)

Included in your packet of parish envelopes you recently received, you will notice there are two new additions: one for OLF School Support; and another for Families Matter Food Bank. (for details, click heading)

Fr. Joachim loves to bake and his cheesecakes are… heavenly. And now, you have the chance to have your very own! Orders are currently being taken through December 2, 2021. (for details, click heading)