2026 Advent Penance Services, Events and Christmas Mass Schedules

Below is a listing of Advent Penance Services, Parish Activities and Christmas Mass schedules.  This information was provided by the parishes in the Diocese and will be updated as schedules are provided.  For further information, please contact the specific parish or visit their website.  A complete listing of parishes in the Diocese of Greensburg can be found here.

 

Advent Penance Services

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Apollo

St. James the Greater Parish
109 Owens View Road
Apollo, PA. 15613
Friday, December 15
6:30PM

Belle Vernon

St. Sebastian Parish
809 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA  15012
Monday, December 14
6:00 PM

Blairsville

SS. Simon & Jude Parish
155 North Brady Street
Blairsville, PA. 15717
Sunday, December 13
3:00 PM

Brady's Bend

St. Patrick Parish
915 State Route 68
Brady’s Bend, PA. 16028
Monday, December 11
6:30PM

Brownsville

Partner Parishes of St. Peter
& St. Cecilia

Brownsville Site
304 Shaffner Avenue
Brownsville, PA  15417
Thursday, December 10
6:00 PM

Cadogan

St. Lawrence Parish
1st & Main Street
Cadogan, PA. 16212
Thursday, December 14
6:30PM

Connellsville

St. John the Evangelist Parish
908 West Crawford Avenue
Connellsville, PA. 15425
Saturday, December 16
11:00 AM

Clymer

Church of the Resurrection Parish
Clymer Site
349 Morris Street
Clymer, PA. 15728
Tuesday, December 15
7:00 PM

Crabtree

St. Bartholomew Parish
2538 Route 119
Crabtree, PA. 15624
Wednesday, December 20
7PM

Delmont

St. John the Baptist de la Salle Parish
497 Athena Drive
Delmont, PA  15626
Saturday, December 12
Noon – 1:00 PM

Derry

St. Joseph Parish
125 South Ligonier Street
Derry, PA., 15627
Tuesday, December 19
7PM

Donegal

St. Raymond of the Mountains Parish
170 School House Lane
Donegal, PA. 15628
Tuesday, December 12
6:00PM

Dunbar

St. Aloysius Parish
459 Ranch Road
Dunbar, PA 15431
Thursday, December 21
7:00PM

East Vandergrift

Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish
400 Kennedy Avenue
East Vandergrift, PA. 15629

Everson

St. Joseph Parish
201 Painter Street
Everson, PA. 15631
Saturday, December 23
11:00AM

Fairchance

Partner Parishes of SS. Cyril & Methodius and St. Hubert
Fairchance Site

50 North Morgantown Street
Fairchance, PA  15436
Saturday, December 12
1:00 PM

Farmington

St. Joan of Arc Parish
3523 National Pike 
Farmington, PA  15437
Sunday, December 20
3:00 PM

Ford City

Christ, Prince of Peace Parish
718 Fourth Street
Ford City, PA. 16226

Freeport

St. Mary, Mother of God Parish
608 High Street
Freeport, PA. 16229
Monday, December 18
6:30PM

Greensburg

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
300 North Main Street
Greensburg, PA. 15601
Saturday, December 16
11AM

St. Benedict Parish
260 Bruno Road
Greensburg, PA  15601
Wednesday, December 16
5:30 PM

St. Bruno Parish
1715 Poplar Street
Greensburg, PA.  15601
Monday, December 11
5:30PM

Our Lady of Grace Parish
1011 Mt. Pleasant Road
Greensburg, PA  15601
Thursday, December 17
5:30 PM

St. Paul Parish
820 Carbon Road
Greensburg, PA. 15601
Tuesday, December 12
5:30PM

Harrison City

St. Barbara Parish
111 Raymaley Road
Harrison City, PA  15636
Monday, December 14
6:30 – 8:00 PM

Herminie

St. Edward Parish
120 Saint Edward Lane
Herminie, PA  15637
Tuesday, December 15
6:00 PM

Indiana

St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish
200 Clairvaux Drive
Indiana, PA. 15701
Wednesday, December 16
7:00 PM 

St. Thomas More University Parish
1200 Oakland Avenue
Indiana, PA  15701
Sunday, December 6
3:00 PM

Irwin

Immaculate Conception Parish
302 Second Street
Irwin, PA  15642
Tuesday, December 15
6:30 PM

Jeannette

Ascension Parish
615 Division Street
Jeannette, PA  15644
Thursday, December 17
6:30 – 8:00 PM

Kent

Church of the Good Shepherd Parish
100 Good Shepherd Drive
Kent, PA. 15752
Thursday, December 17
7:00 PM

Kittanning

St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
101 West High Street
Kittanning, PA. 16201
Saturday, December 16
12PM

Latrobe

Holy Family Parish
1200 Ligonier Street
Latrobe, PA  15650
Saturday, December 12
11:00 AM

St. Cecilia Parish
220 St. Cecilia Road
Latrobe, PA  15650
Monday, December 14
7:00 PM

St. Rose of Lima Parish
4969 Route 982
Latrobe, PA  15650
Tuesday, December 15
7:00 PM

St. Vincent Basilica Parish
300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA. 15650

Leechburg

Christ the King Parish
125 Park Road
Leechburg, PA. 15656

Ligonier

Holy Trinity Parish
342 West Main Street
Ligonier, PA. 15658

Lower Burrell

St. Margaret Mary Parish
3055 Leechburg Road
Lower Burrell, PA. 15068
Saturday, December 16
1:00PM

Lucernmines

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish
Lucernmines Site

403 Lucerne Road
Lucernmines, PA  15754
Monday, December 14
7:00 PM
Last Chance Confessions
Tuesday, December 22
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Masontown

St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Masontown Site
100 West Church Street
Masontown, PA  15461
Tuesday, December 22
6:00 PM

Monessen

Epiphany of our Lord Parish
44 Pennsylvania Boulevard
Monessen, PA  15062
Tuesday, December 1
6:00 PM

Mount Pleasant

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish
740 Walnut Street
Mount Pleasant, PA. 15666
Tuesday, December 19
7:00PM

Murrysville

Mother of Sorrows Parish
4202 Old William Penn Highway
Murrysville, PA  15668
Wednesday, December 16
6:30 – 8:00 PM

New Alexandria

St. James Parish
306 St. James Lane
New Alexandria, PA. 15670
Thursday, December 14 
7PM

New Derry

St. Martin Parish
5684 Route 982
Derry, PA. 15627
Tuesday, December 19
7PM

North Huntingdon

St. Agnes Parish
11400 St. Agnes Lane
North Huntingdon, PA. 15642
Thursday, December 21
6:30 PM

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
200 Leger Road
North Huntingdon, PA.  15642
Wednesday, December 20
6:30PM

New Kensington

St. Joseph Parish
1125 Leishman Avenue
New Kensington, PA 15068
Wednesday, December 15
1PM

Perryopolis

St. John the Baptist Parish
3332 Pittsburgh Street
Perryopolis, PA  15473
Thursday, December 17
6:00 PM

Point Marion

St. Hubert Parish
9 Sadler Street
Point Marion, PA   15474

Rossiter

Church of the Resurrection 
Rossiter Site
215 Second Street
Rossiter, PA.,  15772

Rostraver

Saint Anne Parish
1870 Rostraver Road
Rostraver, PA  15012
Thursday, December 10
6:00 PM

Saltsburg

St. Matthew Parish
501 Cathedral Street
Saltsburg, PA 15681
Wednesday, December 13
7PM

Scottdale

St. John the Baptist
416 South Broadway
Scottdale, PA., 15683

Seward

Holy Family Parish
425 Bridge Street
Seward, PA  15954
Thursday, December 17
7:00 PM

Slickville

St. Sylvester Parish
3023 State Route 810
Slickville, PA. 15684

Trafford

St. Regis Parish
517 Homewood Avenue
Trafford, PA  15085
Tuesday, December 15
6:30 – 8:00 PM

Uniontown

St. Mary (Nativity) Parish
61 North Mt. Vernon Avenue
Uniontown, PA  15401
Tuesday, December 15
6:00 PM

St. John the Evangelist
50 Jefferson Street
Uniontown, PA  15461
Tuesday, December 17
6:00 PM

United

St. Florian Parish
4263 Route 981
Mount Pleasant, PA. 15666
Monday, December 11
6:30PM

Vandergrift

St. Gertrude Parish
303 Franklin Avenue
Vandergrift, PA 15690
Tuesday, December 19
6:30PM

West Newton

Holy Family Parish
225 North Second Street
West Newton, PA., 15089
Wednesday, December 16
6:00 PM

Whitney

St. Cecilia Parish
220 St. Cecilia Road
Whitney, PA. 15692
Monday, December 11
7PM

Yatesboro

St. Mary, Mother of God
109 Second Street
Yatesboro, PA.  16263

Youngwood

Holy Cross Parish
711 Depot Street
Youngwood, PA. 15697
Sunday, December 10
2PM

Yukon

Seven Dolors Parish
102 Center Street
Yukon, PA  15698
Wednesday, December 9
6:00 PM

Christmas Mass Schedules

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Apollo

St. James the Greater Parish
109 Owens View Road
Apollo, PA. 15613
Christmas Eve
4PM
Christmas Day
9AM

Avonmore

St. Ambrose Parish
505 Cambria Avenue
Avonmore, PA. 15618

Christmas Day 

Belle Vernon

Saint Sebastian Parish
801 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA  15012
Christmas Eve
4:00 PM & 10:00 PM
Christmas Day
10:00 AM

Blairsville

SS. Simon & Jude
155 North Brady Street
Blairsville, PA  15717
Christmas Eve
6:00 PM
Christmas Day
9:00 AM

Brady's Bend

SS. Simon & Jude
155 North Brady Street
Blairsville, PA 15717

Monday, December 19
7:00 PM

Brownsville

The Historic Church of St. Peter Parish
304 Shaffner Avenue
Brownsville, PA. 15417
Christmas Eve
4PM
Mass at Night
Midnight
Christmas Day
11AM

Cadogan

St. Lawrence Parish
1st & Main Street
Cadogan, PA. 16212
Christmas Eve
7PM
Christmas Day
10AM

Connellsville

Immaculate Conception Parish
148 East Crawford Avenue
Connellsville, PA 15425
Christmas Eve
4PM
Christmas Day
9:30AM

Saint John the Evangelist Parish
908 West Crawford Avenue
Connellsville, PA 15425
Christmas Eve
530PM

Saint Rita Parish
116 South Second Street
Connellsville, PA 15425

Christmas Eve
9PM

Coral

Our Lady of the Assumption
Coral Site
555 First Street
Coral, PA  15731
Christmas Eve
10:00 PM
Christmas Day
10:00 AM

Crabtree

Saint Bartholomew Parish
2538 Route 119
Crabtree, PA 15624
Christmas Eve 
4PM (Choir Christmas Concert at 3:30PM)
Christmas Day
8AM-10:30AM (Choir Christmas Concert at 10AM)

Clymer

Church of the Resurrection
Clymer Church
349 Morris Street
Clymer, PA., 15728
Christmas Eve
4PM
Mass at Night
Midnight
Christmas Day
10:30am

Delmont

St. John Baptist de la Salle Parish
497 Athena Drive
Delmont, PA  15626
Vigil of Christmas
4:00 PM
Christmas Mass
11:00 AM

Derry

St. Joseph Parish
125 South Ligonier Street
Derry, PA. 15627
Christmas Eve 
4PM -10PM

Donegal

St. Raymond of the Mountains Parish
170 School House Lane
Donegal, PA. 15628
Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Dunbar

St. Aloysius Parish
459 Ranch Road
Dunbar, PA. 15431
Christmas Eve 
4:30PM
Mass at Night
Midnight

East Vandergrift

Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish
400 Kennedy Avenue
East Vandergrift, PA. 15629
Christmas Eve
4PM
Christmas Day
11AM

Ernest

Church of the Resurrection Parish
Ernest Site
725 Main Street
Ernest, PA. 15739
Christmas Eve
6PM

Everson

St. Joseph Parish
201 Painter Street
Everson, PA. 15631
Christmas Eve
10:30PM

Export

St. Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
5900 Kennedy Avenue
Export, PA. 15631
Mass at Night
Midnight
Mass at Dawn
9:00 AM

Fairchance

SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish
50 North Morgantown Street
Fairchance, PA. 15436
Christmas Eve 

Mass During the Night

Farmington

St. Joan of Arc Parish
3523 National Pike
Farmington, PA. 15437
Christmas Eve
4PM-10PM
Christmas Day
10AM

Ford City

Christ, Prince of Peace Parish
718 Fourth Street
Ford City, PA. 16226
Christmas Eve
4pm

Mass During the Night
Midnight

Footedale

Saint Francis of Assisi of Western Fayette County
Footedale Site

528 Footedale Road
New Salem, PA 15468
Christmas Eve
4PM 
Christmas Day
9AM

Freeport

St. Mary, Mother of God Parish
608 High Street
Freeport, PA. 16229
Christmas Eve
4PM – 10PM
Christmas Day
10AM

Glen Campbell

Church of the Resurrection Parish
Glen Campbell Site
157 First Avenue
Glen Campbell, PA. 15742
Christmas Eve
4PM

Greensburg

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
300 North Main Street
Greensburg, PA. 15601
Christmas Eve
4PM (Mass in Church and shown in the Social Hall)
10:30PM – Celebrated by Bishop Kulick
Christmas Day
8:30AM – 11:00AM

Our Lady of Grace
1011 Mt. Pleasant Road
Greensburg, PA  15601
Christmas Eve
4:00 PM & 7:00 PM & 10:00 PM 
Christmas Day
10:00 AM

St. Benedict Parish
260 Bruno Road
Greensburg, PA  15601
Christmas Eve
4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Christmas Day 
10:00 AM

St. Bruno Parish
1715 Poplar Street
Greensburg, PA. 15601
Christmas Eve
4PM-10PM
Christmas Day
11AM

St. Paul Parish
820 Carbon Road
Greensburg, PA. 15601
Christmas Eve
6PM with the Cherub Choir
10PM with the Adult Choir
Christmas Day
9AM

Grindstone

St. Cecilia Parish
1571 Grindstone Road
Grindstone, PA. 15442
Christmas Eve
6PM
Christmas Day
9AM

Harrison City

St. Barbara Parish
111 Raymaley Road
Harrison City, PA  15636
Christmas Eve
4:00 PM & 7:00 PM & 10:00 PM
Christmas Day
10:00 AM

Heilwood

Church of the Resurrection Parish
Heilwood Site
265 First Street
Heilwood, PA.  152745
Christmas Eve
7PM
Christmas Day
9AM

Herminie

St. Edward Parish
120 Saint Edward Lane
Herminie, PA. 15637
Christmas Eve 
6PM-10PM
Christmas Day
9AM

Indiana

St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish
200 Clairvaux Drive
Indiana, PA. 15701
Christmas Eve
4PM-7:30PM
Christmas Day
9AM

St. Thomas More University Parish
1200 Oakland Avenue
Indiana, PA  15701
Christmas Eve
5:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Christmas Day
10:00 AM

Irwin

Immaculate Conception Parish
302 Second Street
Irwin, PA  15642
Christmas Eve 
4:00 PM & 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Mass at Night
Midnight
Christmas Day
9:30 AM

Jeannette

Ascension Parish
615 Division Street
Jeannette, PA. 15644
Christmas Eve 
7PM – La Misa de Navidad
10PM

Sacred Heart Parish
504 Cowan Avenue
Jeannette, PA. 15644
Christmas Eve 
4PM
Christmas Day
930AM

Kittanning

St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe
101 West High Street
Kittanning, PA. 16201

Christmas Eve
4PM- 10PM
Christmas Day
9AM

Kent

Church of the Good Shepherd
100 Good Shepherd Drive
Kent, PA  15752
Christmas Eve
6:00 PM & 10:00 PM

Latrobe

Holy Family Parish
1200 Ligonier Street
Latrobe, PA  15627
Christmas Eve Vigil
4:30 PM & 8:00 PM
Mass During the Night
Midnight 
Christmas Day
10:00 AM

St. Cecilia Parish
220 St. Cecilia Road|
Latrobe, PA  15650
Christmas Eve
4:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Christmas Day
8:00 AM

St. John The Evangelist Parish
306 St. John Drive
Latrobe, PA  15650
Christmas Eve
10:00 PM
Christmas Day
9:30 AM

St. Rose of Lima Parish
4969 Route 982
Latrobe, PA  15650
Christmas Eve
4:00 PM & 10:00 PM
Christmas Day
9:00 AM

St. Vincent Basilica Parish
300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA. 15650

Christmas Eve

Mass During the Night

Christmas Day

Leechburg

Christ the King Parish
125 Park Road
Leechburg, PA. 15656
Christmas Eve
4PM-10PM
Christmas Day
10AM

Ligonier

Holy Trinity Parish
342 West Main Street
Ligonier, PA. 15658

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day 

Lower Burrell

St. Margaret Mary Parish
3055 Leechburg Road
Lower Burrell, PA. 15068

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Lucernmines

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish
Lucernmines Site
403 Lucerne Road
Lucernmines, PA  15754
Christmas Eve
4:00 PM

Masontown

Saint Francis of Assisi of Western Fayette
Masontown Site
101 West Church Avenue
Masontown, PA 15461
Christmas Eve
9PM
Christmas Day 
11AM

Monessen

Epiphany of Our Lord Parish
44 Pennsylvania Blvd.
Monessen, PA  15062
Christmas Eve
4:00 PM & 11:00 PM
Christmas Day
10:00 AM

Mount Pleasant

St. Pius X Parish
Summit and South Silver Street
Mount Pleasant, PA. 15666
Christmas Eve
4PM
Mass at Night
Midnight

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish
740 Walnut Street
Mount Pleasant, PA. 15666
Christmas Eve
6PM
Christmas Day
10:30AM

Murrysville

Mother of Sorrows Parish
4202 Old William Penn Highway
Murrysville, PA. 15668
Vigil of Christmas
4:00 PM (Church) 4:00 PM (Hall)
6:00 PM
Mass at Night 

Midnight
Mass at Dawn
930 AM
Christmas Mass
11:30 AM

New Alexandria

St James Parish
306 St. James Lane
New Alexandria, PA. 15670
Christmas Eve
4:30PM
Mass During the Night
Midnight
Christmas Day
9:30AM

New Derry

St. Martin Parish
5684 Route 982
Derry, PA. 15627
Christmas Eve 
6PM
Christmas Day
9AM

North Huntingdon

St. Agnes Parish
11400 St. Agnes Lane
North Huntingdon, PA. 15642
Christmas Eve
4PM-7PM-10PM
Christmas Day
10:30AM

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
200 Leger Road
North Huntingdon, PA.  15642
Christmas Eve
4PM (with Youth Choir)
8PM
Christmas Day
9AM

New Kensington

SS. Simon & Jude
155 North Brady Street
Blairsville, PA 15717

Christmas Eve – 5:00PM & 10:00PM
Christmas Day – 9:00 AM

Perryopolis

St. John the Baptist Parish
3332 Pittsburgh Street
Perryopolis, PA   15473
Christmas Eve
4:00 PM & 10:00 PM
Christmas Day
9:30 AM

Point Marion

St. Hubert Parish
9 Sadler Street
Point Marion, PA 15474
Christmas Eve 
6PM
Christmas Day
11AM

Rossiter

Church of the Resurrection Parish
Rossiter Site
215 Second Street
Rossiter, PA. 15772
Christmas Eve
4PM

Rostraver Township

Saint Anne Parish

 

Saltsburg

St. Matthew Parish
501 Cathedral Street
Saltsburg, PA. 15681

Christmas Eve

Scottdale

St. John the Baptist Parish
416 South Broadway
Scottdale, PA. 15683
Christmas Eve
4PM
Christmas Day
10:30AM

Seward

Holy Family Parish
425 Bridge Street
Seward, PA. 15954
Christmas Eve
4PM-7:30PM
Christmas Day 
9:30AM

Slickville

St. Sylvester Parish
3023 State Route 810
Slickville, PA. 15684
Christmas Eve

Trafford

St. Regis Parish
517 Homewood Avenue
Trafford, PA  15085
Christmas Eve 
5:00 PM & 9:00 PM
Christmas Day
9:30 AM

Uniontown

St. Joseph Parish
180 Old Walnut Hill Road
Uniontown, PA. 15401
Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

St. John the Evangelist
50 Jefferson Street
Uniontown, PA. 15461
Christmas Eve

Mass During the Night

Christmas Day

St. Mary (Nativity) Parish
61 North Mt. Vernon Avenue
Uniontown, PA. 15401
Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

St. Therese de Lisieux Parish
61 Mill Street
Uniontown, PA. 15401
Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

United

St. Florian Parish
4263 Route 981
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
Christmas Eve
4PM
Mass During the Night
Midnight
Christmas Day
10AM

Vandergrift

St. Gertrude Parish
303 Franklin Avenue
Vandergrift, PA.  15690
Christmas Eve
4PM-7PM
Christmas Day
8AM

West Newton

Holy Family Parish
225 North Second Street
West Newton, PA., 15089

Whitney

Saint Mary, Mother of God
109 Second Street
Yatesboro, PA. 16263
Christmas Eve 

Christmas Day 

Yatesboro

Saint Mary, Mother of God
109 Second Street
Yatesboro, PA. 16263
Christmas Eve 

Christmas Day 

Youngstown

Sacred Heart Parish
421 Main Street
Youngstown, PA  15693
Christmas Eve 
6:00 PM
Christmas Day
10:30 AM

Youngwood

Holy Cross Parish
711 Depot Street
Youngwood, PA. 15697
Christmas Eve 
5PM-9PM
Christmas Day
9AM

Yukon

Seven Dolors Parish
102 Center Street
Yukon, PA.15698
Christmas Eve 
4PM
Christmas Day 
11AM

SS. Simon & Jude
155 North Brady Street
Blairsville, PA 15717

Christmas Eve – 5:00PM & 10:00PM
Christmas Day – 9:00 AM

Advent/Christmas Events

Sunday, November 22

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish
Lucernmines Site
403 Lucerne Road
Lucernmines, PA  15754

Special Prayer Service/Adoration for
Our Lord, Jesue Christ, King of the Universe
2:00 – 3:00 PM

Youth Group (grades 6-12) to lead Litany of the Sacred Heart/Holy Name of Jesus with candle procession

Saturday, November 28

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish

Ideal Market in Homer City
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Youth Group (grades 6-12) will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army

Sunday, November 29

Immaculate Conception Parish
302 Second Street
Irwin, PA  15642

Advent Music Series – Organ Recital by Matthew Klumpp
3:00 PM

Monday, November 30

Immaculate Conception Parish
302 Second Street
Irwin, PA  15642

Advent Music Series – Organ Recital by Marissa Bruno
6:30 PM

Thursday, December 3

Immaculate Conception Parish
302 Second Street
Irwin, PA  15642

Theology on the Vine – Christmas in India
6:00 PM

Friday, December 4

Christ Prince of Peace Parish
718 4th Avenue
Ford City, PA  16226

Annual Solemn Candlelight Rorate Mass
In honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:00 PM

Guest Celebrant:
The Most Reverend William J. Waltersheid
Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh

Music by the St. Gregory Institute of Sacred Music
All are welcome

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish
along with the local Ministerium
will participate in the
Homer City Light Up Night Parade
Float with a live Nativity
Parade begins at 6:00 PM

Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6

St. John de La Salle Parish
Delmont Christmas Pilgrimage
Shields Farm
Contact Place
Delmont, PA  15626

Saturday, December 5
5:00 to 9:00 PM
Sunday, December 6
5:00 to 8:00 PM

The Pilgrimage is a self-guided walk through Shields Farm in Delmont where you will encounter eight live-action scenes portraying the Christma story. On the 30-minute walk, witness Mary and Hoseph’s encounter with angels, their journey to Bethlehem and the good new being told to shepherds and wisement, before you again rejoice in Christ’s birth. 

For more information and to purchase tickets to the Pilgrimage, go to www.delmontpilgrimage.com

Mother of Sorrows Parish
4202 Old William Penn Highway
Murrysville, PA  15668
39th Annual Craft Show

Saturday, December 5
11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 6
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

The Craft Show, sponsored by the Christian Mothers and Ladies Guild, will be held in theSocial Hall and will feature forty crafters from the local area. The Knights of Columbus will be selling refreshments.

Admission is free.

Monday, December 7

Immaculate Conception Parish
302 Second Street
Irwin, PA  15642

Chanted Evening Prayer
following Immaculate Conception Vigil Mass
6:30 PM

Saturday, December 12

Epiphany of Our Lord Parish
44 Pennsylvania Boulevard
Monessen, PA   15062

Cookie Walk
Call Parish for times:  724-684-7661

Immaculate Conception Parish
302 Second Street
Irwin, PA  15642

Breakfast with Santa
9:00 – 11:00 AM

St. Rose of Lima Parish
4969 State Route 982
Latrobe, PA   15650

Parish Hoiday Social after 4:00 PM Mass

Sunday, December 13

Epiphany of Our Lord Parish
44 Pennsylvania Boulevard
Monessen, PA  15062

Breakfast with Santa
9:00 to 11:30 AM

Immaculate Conception Parish
302 Second Street
Irwin, PA  15642

Lessons and Carols
3:00 PM

Mother of Sorrows Parish
4202 Old William Penn Highway
Murrysville, PA  15668

Christmas Concert
2:30 PM

Masterworks Concert Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Tom Octave, will present “Halleluia! Messiah, Carols & Tidings.” Many of the parish choir members, along with talented musicians from the local community, will perform selections from “The Messiah,” as well as traditional Christmas carols and a sing-a-long to put youin the spirit of this sacred season. 

St. Rose of Lima Parish
4969 State Route 982
Latrobe, PA   15650

Parish Hoiday Social after 9:30 AM Mass

St. Sebastian Parish
809 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA  15012

Lessons and Carols
6:30 PM

Saturday, December 19

St. Rose of Lima Parish
4969 State Route 982
Latrobe, PA   15650

Faith Formation Children’s Christmas Party

Sunday, December 20

St. Rose of Lima Parish
4969 State Route 982
Latrobe, PA   15650

Faith Formation Children’s Christmas Party

Monday, December 28

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish
Lucernes Site

Podowski Hall
Noon until 5:00 PM
Youth Group (grades 6-12) to host annual blood drive
for the American Red Cross

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Friday, December 1

Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Holly Berry Fair
101 West High Street
Kittanning, PA. 16201
2-6 PM

St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning, will hold a Holly Berry Fair Dec. 1 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in St. Mary Parish Hall. The two-day event will include famous theme basket and cash raffles, Christmas greens and bake sale, used Christmas items sale, a soup and bread sale. Special events on Dec. 2 will include Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (RSVP only), Bingo from Noon to 2 p.m. and Dine-In or Take-Out Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner for $18 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (pre-order required). Information: www.stmarykittanning.org or 724-548-7649.

Saint Agnes Parish
Nativity ‘Scavenger Hunt”
11400 St. Agnes Lane
North Huntingdon, PA
6:45PM-8:15PM

Enjoy hands on Advent activities and a creative snack experience. All are welcome!

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
Annual Service of Lessons and Carols
300 North Main Street
Greensburg, PA
7 PM

Bishop Larry J. Kulick invites you to join him  along with musicians from the Diocese of Greensburg  and Blessed Sacrament Cathedral  for our Annual Diocesan celebration of  Lessons and Carols on  Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM This evening will nourish us with sacred scripture and holy song as we prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on the Feast of Christmas. Light reception to follow in Social Hall. This event will take place in person at: Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Admission is free and all are welcome!

Saturday, December 2

Saint Mary, Mother of God Parish
608 High Street
Freeport, PA 16229
Breakfast with Santa

Begin your day early!  Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 2nd, 8:00 to 11:00 A.M. in our Fellowship Hall. 
Menu:  Waffles/Eggs/Sausage; Beverages—Orange Juice/Coffee
No Reservations Needed—No Charge!

Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Holly Berry Fair
101 West High Street
Kittanning, PA. 16201
9 AM-6PM

St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning, will hold a Holly Berry Fair Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in St. Mary Parish Hall. The two-day event will include famous theme basket and cash raffles, Christmas greens and bake sale, used Christmas items sale, a soup and bread sale. Special events will include Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (RSVP only), Bingo from Noon to 2 p.m. and Dine-In or Take-Out Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner for $18 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (pre-order required). Information: www.stmarykittanning.org or 724-548-7649.

Saint Bartholomew Parish
Ugly Christmas Sweater Race
State Route 119
Crabtree, PA 15624

Registration Pick up – 9:30AM
Race at 11AM in Marian Hall

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Formation Center
300 North Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Grief and the Holidays Workshop
2PM
Independence (Excela) Hospice
In this workshop we offer suggestions about how to navigate the holidays while you are grieving.  We will also create a simple memorial ornament to honor your loved one.
There is no cost to attend this workshop!
To register contact Katie 724-834-3710 ext. 11

Saint John the Baptist de La Salle Parish
497 Athena Drive
Delmont, PA. 15626
Delmont Christmas Pilgrimage 
5-9 PM
Additional information here.

Sunday, December 3

Saint Agnes Parish
11400 St. Agnes Lane
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
The Journey to Bethlehem, A Nativity Story 
12:30 PM

Enjoy a Nativity Scavenger Hunt, hands-on Advent activities and a creative snack experience. All are welcome to this free event.

Church of the Resurrection Parish – Clymer Site
349 Morris Street
Clymer, PA 15728-1244
“Bringing the Scriptures to Life”
2PM
Presentation by parishioner Paul Hart sharing his experiences in the Holy Land.

Saint John the Baptist de La Salle Parish
497 Athena Drive
Delmont, PA. 15626
Delmont Christmas Pilgrimage 
5-9 PM
Additional information here.

Tuesday, December 5

Beloved – Advent Women’s Gathering
6:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
St. Paul Parish

820 Carbon Road
Greensburg, PA 15601

The Diocesan Women’s Ministry program invites you to Beloved – Advent Women’s Gathering on December 5 at Saint Paul Parish in Greensburg (820 Carbon Road, Greensburg, PA). The evening will begin at 6:45 p.m. and will end at 9:00 p.m.

The Beloved Advent Women’s Gathering is specifically designed for all women in the Diocese of Greensburg to come together for an evening of prayer, group reflection, music, Eucharisitic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation as we await the celebration of His birth.

Father Daniel E. Carr, parochial vicar at St. Pius Parish and  Visitation parish, both in Mt. Pleasant, and Director of Pro-Life Activities, Marriage Preparation and Adult Education and Formation – Faith, Family and Discipleship will be our speaker.

Please join us for this evening of preparation as we look toward the celebration of the Birth of Christ.

Wednesday, December 6

Transformed – Advent Men’s Gathering
6:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
200 Leger Road
North Huntingdon, PA 15642

The Diocesan Men’s Ministry program invites you to Transformation – Advent Men’s Gathering on December 6 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish (200 Leger Road
North Huntingdon, PA 15642). The evening will begin at 6:45 pm and will end at 9:00 p.m.

The Transformation Advent Gathering is specifically designed for men of all ages in the Diocese of Greensburg. The evening will feature prayer, group reflection, music, Eucharisitic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Deacon Jeffrey Cieslewicz will be our principal speaker.

Please join us for this evening of preparation as we look toward the celebration of the Birth of Christ.

Sacred Heart Parish
504 Cowan Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
Lessons & Carols
7pm
The Jeannette Catholic Community, in anticipation of the upcoming Christmas Season, will host its first Lessons & Carols. Join us in preparing for the upcoming joyous season in which we celebrate the arrival of our Savior.

Friday, December 8

Saint James Parish
306 Saint James Lane
New Alexandria, PA 15670
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Live Nativity
4PM Mass
5:30 -8:30 – Live Nativity
You are invited to come walk and experience the beauty and wonder of the Scriptures coming to life with animals, angels, shepherds and wise men, Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus to experience the Christmas story. There will be activities for the entire family! Lessons and Carols will be performed and refreshments will be served.

Saturday, December 9

Saint Rita Parish
116 South Second Street
Connellsville, PA 15425
Christian Mothers Annual Christmas Cookie Sale
9AM

St. Rita Christian Mothers in Connellsville will have their annual Christmas Cookie Sale on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 9am in their social hall.  Featured will be Italian favorites including knots, pizzelles and biscotti, plus a variety of other cookies.  Come early for best selection.

 

Sunday, December 10

Sacred Heart Parish
504 Cowan Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
Breakfast with Santa
9AM-NOON

Breakfast will be served from 9-10:30am. There will be face painting, cookie decorating and storytime with Father Job Foote for children. We will have a 50/50, basket raffles and a lottery tree ffor mom and dad. Tickets are sold at Sacred Heart Parish after Mass on Saturday and Sunday. The cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children over 3. Children 3 and under are free. Tickets are also available at the Saint Vincent de Paul store, 372 N 1st Street, Jeannette.

 

Immaculate Conception Parish
302 Second Street
Irwin, PA 15642
A Service of Lessons and Carols
Featuring the Parish Choir, the Children’s Choir and the Hand Bell Choir
4 PM

Saint Sebastian Parish
809 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA. 15012
A Service of Lessons and Carols
6 PM

Saint Bruno Parish
1715 Poplar Street
Greensburg, PA. 15601

The Night Before Christmas product by Alabaster Products. Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 2:00PM at the St. Bruno Parish Center. Tickets are on sale now at AlabasterPerformingArts.org or by calling Alabaster Box Office at (727) 516- 5189. Tickets are $15.00 and $20.00.

St. John the Baptist Parish
416 S. Broadway
Scottdale, PA 15683
“Have a Mary Christmas”
5PM
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Lambing # 314 are presenting an Advent program entitled, “Have a Mary Christmas”. This candlelight service will be held oat St. John the Baptist R.C. Church. The Blessed Mother and two other Mary’s of the Bible will be portrayed. All are welcome. 

Monday, December 11

Saint Agnes Parish
11400 St. Agnes Lane
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Miracle and The Message
6:45  PM

Join us in Resurrection Hall  for A Knights of Columbus documentary which aims at painting a full picture of the history, facts, legacy, and relevance of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Thursday, December 14

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
300 North Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Advent Twilight Retreat
7:00-9:00 pm
Social Hall

During this Advent Season, come spend time reflecting on the mysteries of the Incarnation and how this has changed our world. No need to register! Just come and bring a friend. Can’t make it in person, zoom can be an option. Contact Sister Jeanne Marie for more information.

Friday, December 15

Christ Our Shepherd Center
2900 Seminary Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
KNOW HIM: St. Nicholas the Gift Giver and the Gift of the Eucharist
10AM and 2PM

A bishop from the early church became an international icon, whose story and likeness have been woven into the fabric of Christmas tradition around the world. St. Nicholas, his love for children and gift giving in the spirit of Christ transformed a man into a legend known by many names. Learn about the gift of the Eucharist, watch how artist Pipka Ulvilden creates St. Nicholas-inspired collectables, experience the cultural versions of Santa Claus; Sinterklaas, Christkindle, Papa Noel and Babbo Natale, and enjoy the theology behind some of your favorite carols. Cookies and vendors inside St. Nick’s workshop are also a part of this immersive experience.

Register now here!

Church of the Good Shepherd
100 Good Shepherd Drive
Kent, PA 15752
Live Nativity 
6-8PM

You can drive through or park and join in the viewing of our Nativity, join in the caroling, the bonfire, and also get some refreshments.  A free-will offering will be collected with donations going to our Diocesan Catholic Charities ‘Children & Family Services Fund’.

Annual Wigilia (Christmas Eve) Dinner
Uniontown Polish Club
229 S Mount Vernon Ave
Uniontown, PA
6 PM
The Polish Heritage Club, Inc. invites you to relive the tradition of an authentic Polish Wigilia (Christmas Eve dinner).  Learn the meaning of the customs, traditions, and folklore of Old Poland. For more information and reservations, call Barb at 724-438-1036.  All are invited to enjoy this annual tradition.

Saturday, December 16

Christ Our Shepherd Center
2900 Seminary Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
Breakfast with Saint Nicholas
9:30 AM

Enjoy a faith-focused event for children and families this Christmas that puts Jesus at the center of the season! Breakfast with Saint Nicholas will include a delicious buffet and a visit from many cultural versions of Saint Nick like Santa Claus, Sinterklaas, Christkindle, Papa Noel and Babbo Natale! Bishop Kulick will lead a prayer and children will make a craft with St. Nicholas-inspired artist Pipka Ulvilden. Families can enjoy the St. Nicholas workshop filled with St. Nick goodies and gifts.

$25/Adult
$15/Child (Age 12 and under)

Register now!

Christ Our Shepherd Center
2900 Seminary Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
Christmas Night Market
3:00 – 8:00 PM
Mass with Bishop Kulick at 4:00 PM at St. Joseph Chapel

 

The Christmas Night Market, modeled after the Door County Christkindlmarkt. Admission and parking are free. This is a fun and faith-filled event where guests can stroll the outdoor attractions under the twinkle of Christmas lights and warm themselves with hot chocolate by the fire, or head inside to enjoy nearly 50 food and craft vendors, including a selection of Pipka Ulvilden gifts in St. Nick’s workshop.
Visit ChristmasNightMarket.org for details.

St. Bartholomew Parish
State Route 119
Crabtree, PA 15624
“A Night in Bethlehem” –  Childrens Christmas Pageant
6:30PM in Marian Hall

Church of the Good Shepherd
100 Good Shepherd Drive
Kent, PA 15752
Live Nativity 
7-9 PM

You can drive through or park and join in the viewing of our Nativity, join in the caroling, the bonfire, and also get some refreshments.  A free-will offering will be collected with donations going to our Diocesan Catholic Charities ‘Children & Family Services Fund’.

 

Sunday, December 17

The Historic Church of Saint Peter Parish
118 Church Street
Brownsville, PA 15417
Breakfast with Santa
9AM-1PM
St. Mary’s Social Hall

St. Sebastian Parish
809 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA. 15012
Annual Country Christmas on Broad
Event starts with a parade at 2PM
Horse carriage, Bonfire, treats and fun!

Mother of Sorrows Parish
4202 Old William Penn Highway
Murrysville, PA 15668
Blue Christmas Liturgy
3 PM

As we approach the darkest night of the year, we are aware that the holidays can be difficult for any number of reasons.  The Blue Christmas Liturgy allows people to acknowledge their sense of loss or pain and the shadow it casts over the holiday season.  Join us at Mother of Sorrows Parish  as we stand by one another during life’s difficult seasons.

St. Mary, Mother of God Parish
608 High Street
Freeport, PA 16229
Program of Lessons and Carols
2PM

Please join us as we prepare for the Christmas season by presenting an Advent Program of Lessons and Carols.  The Music Ministry Choir and parish musicians of St.   Mary, Mother of God Church, Freeport will present a program of Scriptures and Carols in the church.   The event will begin with a concert of Advent music.  Immediately following, refreshments will be served in their Fellowship Hall.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Western Fayette County
Footedale Worship Site
528 Footedale Road, New Salem, PA
Third Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols
5 PM

The Faith Formation and Youth Ministry students will proclaim the readings, and the Combined Parish Choir will perform seasonal music and lead the congregation in traditional carols.  Refreshments will be served in the Social Hall following the Service.  All are invited to attend.   For further information, contact Eric Blanda, Music Director, at [email protected]

St. John the Baptist Parish
416 S. Broadway
Scottdale, PA 15683

An Advent Reflection – An Evening of Lessons and Carols
6 PM
Music provided by the partner parishes of St. John the Baptist and St. Joseph combined Choir.

Saturday, December 30

St. Mary, Mother of God Parish
608 High Street
Freeport, PA 16229
Christmas Open House
10AM-2PM

Christmas Open House – Historic Tour of St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Freeport, 

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