We will celebrate All Saints Day on Saturday, November 1. It is a wonderful Holy Day, but in the United States, because it’s a Saturday it will NOT be a Day of Obligation. The only Liturgy on Saturday, November 1 will be the 8:00am Mass at Ascension church. All are welcome!

Then at our Saturday evening Vigil Liturgies and on Sunday, November 2, we will celebrate All Souls Day and the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. It is our special day (and month) to remember and to pray for the eternal rest of all our family members, friends and parish members.

At the 11:00am Liturgy on Sunday, November 2, we will celebrate our Annual Remembrance Liturgy when we’ll pray for all our parish members laid to rest during a Funeral Mass in our two churches in the past twelve months. Everyone is welcome to this special annual Remembrance Liturgy – especially families who’ve laid to rest their loved ones this year.

The Kitchen Table Ministry will offer the following at Ascension Church Conner Hall:

Saint Philip Kitchen Table Ministry welcomes Dr. Noah Potvin, Duquesne University Music Professor who will share with us on the topic of “Using Music to Cope with the Stresses of Daily Living”  on Tuesday, October 28 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in Ascension’s Conner Hall. Light refreshments will be served. Please join us for this interesting and informative talk. Reservations are suggested.

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Join us on November 2 for Drop-In Sunday following the 9:30am Mass in Ascension’s Conner Hall. We offer the following: delicious donuts, blood pressure screening, meaningful conversations, and general wellness information.

Mark your calendar, our next Drop-In Sunday is December 2 after the 9:30am Mass in Ascension's Conner Hall. 

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Gratitude to God: Prayer and Reflection on Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30pm in Ascension’s Conner Hall. Led by Lynda McFarland, spiritual director and member of South Hills Ladies of Charity, this evening focuses on gratitude through prayer and reflection.

For information, call the Faith Formation Office at 412-922-6388 this week.

Together in Hope Dinner is on Wednesday, November 5 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in Ascension’s Conner Hall.

Enjoy a multicultural meal featuring dumplings from around the world including toasted ravioli, perogies, samosas, dumplings, empanadas, and more. After dinner, we’ll reflect on the Jubilee Year of Hope through shared stories of faith, resilience, and community. This will fill up fast!

For reservations, call the Office of Faith Formation.

An Exhibition of the Lord’s Eucharistic Miracles
During the weekend of November 15-16, a special exhibit will return to Conner Hall on the Ascension campus.

This special presentation is a display of all the Eucharistic Miracles which have occurred throughout the history of the Church. It is an impressive collection that was first compiled by the newest saint of God’s people – Saint Carlo Acutis.
Also, on Saturday evening, November 15, the diocesan exhibit coordinator, Bishop William Waltersheid, will visit our parish community and will preside during the 5:30pm Liturgy at Ascension church.

Everyone is most welcome to visit this special display where you’ll marvel at the glory of the Lord shared in the miracles of the Eucharist!