Soup, Salad & Speaker Series returns Wednesdays. Listen to amazing & dynamic speakers and enjoy delicious soup, salad & dessert.
We have some great speakers lined up. You, your family, and your friends are welcome to join us each Wednesday of Lent. Following dinner on Wednesday, March 12, Sister Mindy Welding will present a talk on “Walking with Jesus in Prayer.”
NO reservations are needed! Simply come to Ascension Church and join us! The Wednesday evening schedule will be as follows:
6:15pm: Gather for Soup & Salad Dinner in Conner Hall, Ascension
7:00pm: Prayer and the Speaker’s presentation in Ascension Church
7:50pm: Dessert and discussion in Conner Hall
8:15pm: Departure
This Lent, we hope to deepen our life in the Lord Jesus! Join us each Wednesday evening as we journey to the Resurrection and the Season of Easter!
We need your special homemade soup for our Lenten Soup, Salad and Speaker Series. If you can donate a crockpot of soup, please call 412-922-6388.
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Make plans now to join us during Lent for the annual Saint Philip Catholic Parish Fish Fry at Ascension Church!
Our fabulous Fish Fry is being held on the Ascension campus (114 Berry Street) from 4:00pm to 7:00pm beginning Ash Wednesday, March 5 and every Friday of Lent including Good Friday! (Good Friday from 3:00pm to 7:00pm).
2025 Parish Fish Fry Menu - go to https://saintphilipparishpgh.com/fish-fry
Enjoy an amazing fish or crabcake dinner, or delicious seafood platter! Assorted desserts and sides are also available. Don’t miss out!
Thanks to everyone who’s helping to make this year’s Lenten Fish Fry a great success! God bless!
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Join us for Stations of the Cross every Friday in Lent:
Saint Philip 8:30am
Ascension 7:00pm
Available for You this Lent
To enhance your spiritual life this Lent, Reflection booklets and Lenten prayer cards are available at the doors of both of our churches. Please know that you’re welcome to take these items for your own time in prayer – and for the use and benefit of your family members and friends too!
Join us for the Lenten Brunch Discussion Group on Monday, March 17, from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Ascension Administration Building. The afternoon includes a light lunch featuring Irish goodies, a reflection on Lenten Scriptures, discussions, and fellowship.
If you are interested in joining this faith sharing group, contact the Office of Faith Formation at 412-922-6388.
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The Kitchen Table Ministry will offer the following at Ascension Church Conner Hall:
You're invited to the viewing of the movie, “The Blessing Bracelet” on Tuesday, March 18, at 6:30pm in the Ascension Administration Building, second floor. The evening will feature the movie, a discussion on “God’s Providence and Blessings,” and snacks.
Drop-In Sunday: Join us on April 6 after the 9:30am Mass in Ascension Church Conner Hall for coffee, donuts, blood pressure screenings, a listening ear and wellness information. Our next Drop-in Sunday is April 6.
Reservations can be made by calling 412-922-6388. We look forward to sharing these enriching experiences with you!
What is the Kitchen Table Ministry? The kitchen table has always been a cornerstone of family life, a place where meals are shared and memories are made. It’s where holiday treats are sprinkled with laughter and love. In today’s world, where challenges like illness, social unrest, and personal struggles affect us all, the need for such a gathering place is greater than ever.
Recognizing this, we have rebranded our “Mental Health and Wellness Ministry” to the “Kitchen Table Ministry.” This new name reflects our commitment to creating a space where stories are shared, support is given, and understanding is nurtured. Join us as we launch new initiatives to bring our community together, one conversation at a time.
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MEN’S RETREAT: The Saint Philip Parish Men’s Retreat will be held March 28-30 at Saint Paul of the Cross Retreat Center on the Southside.
If you have never attended here are five reasons to consider attending the retreat
1. Time to reflect in quiet prayer
2. Time to enjoy good food and great dining
3. Time to meet and network with others
4. Time to celebrate the Sacraments even if it has been a while
5. Time to renew your faith and strengthen your relationships
Call Al Bannon at 412-853-1341 or Joe Hoover at 412-310-6691.
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Join the Women of Saint Philip Parish for a retreat the weekend of April 11 to 13 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.
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Fourth annual Lenten food drive to benefit our St. Vincent de Paul food pantry: Donations can be dropped off starting Ash Wednesday, March 5 through Palm Sunday, April 13.
For the Lenten food drive, we are asking that you donate certain foods and toiletries that we need the most, but we will happily accept any unexpired, non-perishable food items or toiletries that you would like to donate.
Paper bags with an attached list of suggested donation items are available at the Saint Philip Church courtyard (ramp) entrance and the Ascension Church main entrance.
We are asking for the following items:
- kid-friendly cereals
- instant oatmeal
- whole grain cereals
- jelly and peanut butter
- canned fruit and fruit cups
- mac and cheese
- condensed tomato, vegetable and chicken noodle soups
- canned chicken and tuna
- chunky soups
- spaghetti and spaghetti sauce
- baked beans
- instant mashed potatoes
- toothbrushes and toothpaste
- bath soap or body wash
Thank you in advance for supporting our Lenten food drive, our food pantry, and our neighbors in need!
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NEW! FAMILY MINISTRY: The family is such a beautiful gift of God, the place where we first learn that we are made for greater things, to love and be loved.
The Domestic Church or The Family is a household united to God and each other through the Sacramental Life of the Church and committed to living out the Christian vision of love in their relationships with one another and the world. Saint Philip Parish supports families as they journey in a Life of Faith. There will be several opportunities for families to come together in the coming months. Please watch the bulletin for details.
FREE FAMILY RETREAT: SATURDAY, MAY 17 from 12:00pm until the 4:00pm Mass.
The day will begin at 12:00 noon in the Saint Philip cafeteria with a catered lunch. We will continue with prayer, family games, a talk for parents, crafts and activities for children of all ages, snacks and family service activities. The day will conclude with the celebration of 4:00pm Mass in Saint Philip church. All ages are welcome. Call 412-922-6388 for reservations.
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Saint Philip Travel Ministry presents the Shrines and Sights of Washington, D.C., Emmitsburg, MD, and Gettysburg, PA May 20-21.
You are invited this Year of Jubilee to journey with our Travel Ministry as pilgrims open to God’s call to renew our hearts and spirits.
Accepting this invitation we will experience the following:
• Visit and tour of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
• Celebration of Mass at the Basilica
• Visit to the National Shrine Museum of Saint John Paul II
• Visit to the National Shrine, Basilica, and Gardens of Elizabeth Ann Seton on the 50th anniversary year of her canonization
• Visit to the Shrine, Gardens with Mysteries of the Rosary and Gift Shop of the Grotto of Lourdes
• Celebration of Mass at the Basilica of Elizabeth Ann Seton
• Driving Tour of Gettysburg
• Two Delicious Meals (Breakfast and Dinner)
• Welcome reception the first evening.
For more information or to register see the flier in our bulletin or call 412-922-6388 to register. Deadline for reservations is April 1.
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