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Dec
Join us Dec. 13 & 14 for our annual Christmas Cookie and Sweet Treats Sale before and after all Masses in both Conner & Kelty Halls.
Let us do your holiday baking. Please stop by to see our wonderful selection.
Large trays (3 Dozen) $18.00
Small trays (1 Dozen) $7.00
Pre-Orders are suggested. To place an order or any questions, call: Katie @ 412-983-4541 / Rose @ 412-922-5785
Volunteers Needed: We invite parishioners, parents and children to share their favorite homemade cookies with us. Cookies can be dropped off Ascension Conner Hall on Friday, December 12 between 5:00pm & 7:00pm and Saturday, December 13 between 9:00am & 10:00am.
All cookies MUST BE delivered by 10:00am on Saturday for traying. Volunteers are needed to sort, tray and wrap cookies. Contact Katie Phillips at 412-983-4541. Thank you for your generosity!
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Dec
Advent Festival on DECEMBER 15
Step into the season of hope and joy as we journey “On the Road to Bethlehem” at our Faith Formation Advent Festival at 6:15pm on Monday, December 15 in Ascension’s Conner Hall!
The evening will be filled with:
- A community pizza supper
- Hands-on activities inspired by the Scriptures
- Special gifts for the children
- A festive sing-along
- A heartfelt reading of the Christmas Story
All children from Faith Formation and Catholic Schools are warmly invited to share in this celebration. Catholic school families, call 412-922-6388 to register.
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Dec
Our Advent Reconciliation Schedule
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is an important part of our sacramental and spiritual lives. It is also an important part of our preparation for Christmas and the Christmas Season.
This December, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during the following times at our two churches:
December 13 from 12 noon to 1:00pm at Ascension church
December 17 from 12 noon to 1:00pm at Saint Philip church
“The Light is On for You” confessions are offered on December 17 – especially for those who’ve been away from Reconciliation for multiple years.
December 17 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Ascension church
December 18 from 12 noon to 1:00pm at Saint Philip church
December 19 from 12 noon to 1:00pm at Saint Philip church
December 20 from 12 noon to 1:00pm at Ascension church
December 22 from 12 noon at 1:00pm at Saint Philip church and 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Ascension church
December 23 from 12 noon to 1:00pm at Saint Philip church and 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Ascension church
NO Confession times on December 24.
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Dec
Our 2025 Christmas Schedule
For your Christmas planning, our 2025 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Liturgies will be celebrated at these times:
Wednesday, December 24
4:00pm Saint Philip church
4:00pm Ascension church
6:00pm Ascension church
12 midnight Saint Philip church
Thursday, December 25
8:00am Saint Philip church
9:30am Ascension church
11:00am Saint Philip church
Best wishes to all our members and families for a blessed Advent Season and for a joyful Season of Christmas from December 24 – January 11!