The Kitchen Table Ministry will offer the following at Ascension Church Conner Hall:
Healthy Habits for Body & Mind
Jennifer Antkowiak joins us on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30pm in Ascension’s Conner Hall for an evening focused on wellness. As Chief Communications Officer for the Diocese of Pittsburgh and leader of the diocesan Wellness Ministry, Jennifer will share practical insights in her talk, “Developing Healthy Habits for Good Physical and Mental Health.”
Sponsored by the Kitchen Table Ministry. To reserve your seat, please call the Office of Faith Formation at 412‑922‑6388.
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Drop‑In Sunday will be held in Ascension’s Conner Hall on September 6 following the 9:30am Mass. Enjoy donuts, coffee, and fellowship, along with wellness and mental‑health resources and information on upcoming parish events.
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DON'T MISS THE FREE BUS TO FESTPGH!
Saint Philip Parish is offering FREE bus transportation to FestPGH, the new diocesan Catholic Festival on Saturday, September 19 at Station Square’s FNB Stadium. Seating is limited to 40 passengers, so please reserve your spot this week. The bus departs our parish at 12:00pm and returns after the 4:00pm Vigil Liturgy.
FestPGH will feature inspiring music, family‑friendly activities, food vendors, and opportunities to connect with Catholics from across the Diocese of Pittsburgh. It’s designed to be a celebration of faith, community, and parish life. This will hopefully be the first of many annual festivals. Register now at www.festpgh.org and share in this special day.
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The Retreat for the men of Saint Philip will be held at Saint Paul of the Cross Retreat Center on the Southside from Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27. The retreat begins with Mass at 5:00pm on Friday and concludes at noon on Sunday.
If you have any questions, please call Al Bannon at 412-853-1341 or Joe Hoover at 412-310-6691.
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
We are happy to announce that our annual Parish Flea Market and Bake Sale returns Saturday, October 10 from 9:00am to 2:00pm in Ascension Church Conner Hall.
Drop-Off days and times are: October 1, 5, 6 & 8 — 9:00am to 10:00am, and 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
It’s the perfect chance to clear out those forgotten “treasures” and support our parish community.
We are sorry but we are NOT able to accept clothing, bedding, encyclopedias, TV’s, electronics, appliances, large furniture, or anything with Freon.
Thank you for your support!
Saint Philip Travel Ministry presents the Shrines of Youngstown & TARA, a Country Inn
Presented by Saint Philip Parish – Wednesday, October 14
Join us for a full‑day pilgrimage and tour as we depart Ascension church at 7:00am and travel by deluxe motorcoach to Youngstown, Ohio. A breakfast stop will be made en route. Our first visit is the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, a beautiful replica of the shrine in Harissa, Lebanon, featuring a 55‑foot tower topped by a 16‑foot rose‑granite statue of the Virgin Mary and peaceful grounds including the Prince of Peace Chapel, Saint Joseph Garden, outdoor Stations of the Cross, and a large religious gift shop.
Next, we arrive at TARA, a Country Inn, inspired by Gone with the Wind and known for its Southern hospitality and historic charm. Enjoy a delicious luncheon followed by a guided tour of this lovely inn.
Our final stop is the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, built in 1913, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, and elevated to a Minor Basilica in 2014. A special “sweet stop” will be made before returning home. We expect to arrive back at Ascension church around 7:00pm.
Tour Fare: $159 per person. Trip Includes:
- Deluxe motorcoach transportation
- Group luncheon at TARA
- All admissions & shrine donations
- Mass & prayer
- Professional Tour Manager
Make checks payable to Wendt Touring and mail to: Saint Philip Parish, 114 Berry Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. For more information, contact Mary Ann Garfold at 412‑922‑6388. Full payment is required to hold a seat. Space is limited! Travel arrangements by Wendt Touring, Inc., 613 Canton Road, Wintersville, OH 43953. Phone: 740‑282‑5790; www.WendtTouring.com
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Join us on Saturday, October 24 for Saint Philip Parish’s Fall Foliage Bingo at Conner Hall (114 Berry St, Ascension campus). Doors open at 6:30pm, with an early bird game at 7:15pm.
Enjoy 10 bingo games with $100 cash prizes, special games, auction baskets, raffles, door prizes, and refreshments! Admission (6 cards) is $20, with up to 6 additional cards available per player. Seating is limited to 200; tickets must be purchased in advance from the parish office.
Volunteers and donations are needed! Help from 6:30pm to 10:00pm or donate auction baskets or gift cards. Contact the parish office at 412-922-6300 (ext. 5) or email parishoffice@saintphilipparish.com.
For a registration form, please see this week's bulletin or click the “Learn More” link below.
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