Notice to all volunteers

We have an active Young Family Committee that organizes events throughout the year!  Our committee is made up of moms and dads who get little sleep, but love their kids, and are trying to teach them about the love of God.  

To receive emails about upcoming Young Family events, please click here.

Feedback, suggestions, comments?  Click here and let us know how we can better meet your needs as a young family!  This may be completed anonymously if preferred.

We have a Children's Nursery during Sunday Masses!  Click here for more information. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the nursery is currently unavailable. We plan to reopen in Summer 2021!

The St. Mary’s Nursery WILL be offered for First Communions in Spring 2021. Registration is required at least 1 week in advance, and we can accommodate up to 5 children per Mass. Masks are required for children ages 2 and older. Please reach out to Emily Lohr with questions - emily.lohr23@gmail.com. 

Registration: https://forms.gle/BziN7uZPR5TeWPHF8

Are you expecting a baby in the next couple months? Or did you recently have a baby? The young family committee would love to bring you a meal or two to welcome your little one to our parish family! Please email/call/text Maria Norris at 757-759-5097 or mariaamarkle@gmail.com. Also, please reach out if you’d like to be a part of our New Mom Meal Ministry, we would welcome your help!

Young Family Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/630910990680184/

You are welcome to explore the various ministries of the parish. The vast array of opportunities are listed under the ministry tab in the menu above. Getting involved can greatly enhance your relationship with others, the church, and with God.

Discover The One is sponsored by the Renew the I Do Foundation and is for single or dating young adults. Watch for their next event listed at renewtheido.org. 

Joy-Filled Marriage Preparation is a weekend program for dating and engaged couples discerning marriage. It fulfills the Diocesan requirement. Upcoming weekends and registration can be found at renewtheido.org. Other Marriage preparation programs for the Pittsburgh Diocese can be found here. There are virtual options as well as in-person options. 

Renew the I Do is an organization that promotes healthy Catholic marriages, and it was started here at St. Mary of the Assumption by Fr. Jay Donahue. Renew the I Do organizes date night events so that marriages don't just survive, but thrive. Visit renewtheido.org During the pandemic, they are doing many events virtually. They also have a program on natural, Modern Fertility Care. 

Alpha is being offered virtually right now. More information can be found here.