Are you new to the area? Have you been attending Mass and would like to join our parish but haven't formally registered? Call us at 412-922-6300 so we can register you as a member.
Saint Philip Parish offers many opportunities for active stewardship of time, talent and treasure! Please notify the Parish Office if you are interested in becoming involved.
Welcome to Saint Philip Parish! We are a vibrant community of intentional disciples in the communities of Crafton, Ingram, Crafton Heights, Sheraden, Elliott, West End and Thornburg.
Our parish includes the parish communities of the former Guardian Angels, Holy Innocents and Ascension parishes. We maintain two worship centers: St. Philip Church in Crafton, and Ascension Church near Ingram, PA. Father James Torquato is Pastor of the parish.
Fifth Annual Lenten Food Drive
This Lent, please support the St. Vincent de Paul Society's Food Pantry with donations of unexpired, non‑perishable food and toiletries.
Most‑Needed Items
- Cereal, instant oatmeal
- Jelly, peanut butter
- Canned fruit
- Macaroni & cheese
- Chunky or condensed soups
- Canned chicken or tuna
- Spaghetti & sauce
- Baked beans
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Bath soap or body wash
How to Donate
Paper bags with suggested items will be available starting Ash Wednesday, February 18, at: St. Philip Church courtyard (ramp) entrance; or Ascension Church main entrance
Donations may be returned to these locations now through Thursday, April 2.
Thank you for supporting our food pantry and our neighbors in need.
Join Us for Our Final Fish Fry of the Season on Good Friday!
We invite you to join us for the final Saint Philip Parish Fish Fry of the Lenten season on Good Friday, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
It’s been a wonderful season of food, fellowship, and community, and we’re grateful for everyone who has supported this beloved parish tradition. Come enjoy one more delicious dinner with us as we close out this year’s Fish Fry together.
Holy Week and Easter Sunday Schedule: Please mark your calendar now, and be sure to join us as we celebrate the Lord Jesus’ Resurrection on Easter Sunday!
For your Holy Week and Easter Sunday planning, our Liturgies and services will be celebrated at these times:
Holy Thursday, April 2
The Chrism Mass with Bishop Mark Eckman at Saint Paul Cathedral, Oakland at 10:00am
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Saint Philip church at 7:00pm
Prayer and Meditation in Saint Philip church until 11:00pm
Good Friday, April 3
Stations of the Cross, Saint Philip church at 12:00pm
Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion, Ascension church at 1:30pm
Stations of the Cross, Ascension church at 7:00pm
Holy Saturday, April 4
The Blessing of Easter Foods, Ascension church at 12:00pm
The Solemn Easter Vigil, Saint Philip church at 7:00pm
Easter Sunday, April 5
Easter Liturgy at Saint Philip church at 7:00am
Easter Liturgy at Ascension church at 9:30am
Easter Liturgy at Saint Philip church at 9:30am
Easter Liturgy at Saint Philip church at 11:00am
Join the Women of Saint Philip Parish for a retreat the weekend of April 17 to 19 at Saint Paul of the Cross Retreat Center on the South Side of Pittsburgh.
Enjoy delicious meals, opportunity for the Sacraments, great conferences, beautiful gardens, workshops, quiet prayer time, meaningful liturgies and wonderful gatherings of friends. For information or to register, call Contact Diana Miller or call the Office of Faith Formation at 412-922-6388 for a registration information.