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May you have a blessed and joyous Christmas season!

Posted on December 23, 2022 in: General News

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Wish our Pastor a happy 58th on August 8th!

Posted on August 02, 2022 in: General News

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St. Bartholomew Church

Posted on March 22, 2022 in: General News

Grow closer to God this Lent by taking advantage of these opportunities... Attend Stations of the Cross, Fridays, 7:00pm Attend Living Stations on Good Friday, 8:30pm Attend Evening Prayer of the Church, Sundays at 6:00pm Provide time in your daily schedule to visit the chapel durin...

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Immaculate Heart of Mary invites you to join the fun!

Posted on March 08, 2022 in: General News

Monday, March 21, 2022 Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish 100 Penn Ave., Mercer, PA Gallagher Hall Hosted by: Mercer Knights of Columbus Proceeds to benefit Immaculate Heart Parish Doors open at 6:00pm Early Bird starts at 7:00pm Regular Games start at 7:30pm

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March 13, 2:00am

Posted on March 08, 2022 in: General News

Don't forgot to move your clock ahead one hour Saturday night before you go to bed.

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Inspiration for the Week

Posted on March 03, 2022 in: General News

Human beings did not come to believe in God just because of someone's private testimony about him. Rather, belief in God became real when human beings understood that all of human history is being guided and lead, kept and sustained by a God who is incredibly in love with all that he ...

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YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS...STARTS THIS SUNDAY!

Posted on March 02, 2022 in: General News

MARCH 6, 7, 8, 2022 Back by popular demand!! Fr. Michael DeMartinis will be presenting a three-day Parish Mission beginning the first weekend of Lent. Fr. Mike was here 5 years ago, shortly after Fr. Richard Allen, his classmate, was named Pastor of Notre Dame Parish. Fr. Mike will preach a...

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Come join us this Sunday!

Posted on March 01, 2022 in: General News

Sunday, March 20th after the 11am Mass Main dish will be pulled pork. A sign-up sheet will be in the vestibule March 12/13. Come join us! Any questions, contact Ann Nicolls at 724.962.714 Older Wiser Loveable Seniors, made up of parishioners who gather about 8 t...

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St. Anthony ~ Every Friday during Lent

Posted on February 28, 2022 in: General News

Fish Fry Every Friday during Lent 4:00 - 7:00pm $12 ~ Fried or Baked Fish Dinner DINE-IN (LIMITED SEATING) OR TAKE OUT MASKS REQUIRED / SOCIAL DISTANCING MAINTAINED St. Anthony Antonium, Sherman Avenue Entrance (Hall is Handicap Accessible)

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Inspiration for the Week

Posted on February 25, 2022 in: General News

"From the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks." What we say reveals so much about who we are. It discloses what is really going on within us; our integrity, priorities, depth of conscience, level of compassion and understanding of mercy. People whose speech is judgmental or ...

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This Wednesday

Posted on February 25, 2022 in: General News

Ash Wednesday Mass Times Notre Dame: 9:00am 7:00pm St. Bartholomew: 7:30am 12:10pm (Ashes Only) 5:30pm

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This Sunday is Commitment Sunday

Posted on February 24, 2022 in: General News

This Sunday is Commitment Sunday for the 2022 CSA. Only by working together can we make it possible for parishes, Catholic schools, Catholic Charities, clergy and the Catholic faithful to live and share Christ’s teaching. You may wonder why you should support the CSA. The truth is, as membe...

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March 9th ~ St. Michael Byzantine

Posted on February 22, 2022 in: General News

Clarification from Bishop Lawrence Persico in preparation for the return of the obligation to attend Mass As previously announced, I am reinstating the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and holy days beginning on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. I have heard from a number of parishioners w...

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Living the Liturgy ~ Inspiration for the week

Posted on July 29, 2021 in: General News

The virtual pilgrimage to the seven churches named for St. Joseph in the Diocese of Erie continues July 18 at St. Joseph Parish in Force. A pre-recorded Mass with Father Mark Mastrian, pastor, will be available through a link on the parish website at www.stjosephforce.org beginning Saturda...

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Year of St. Joseph

GOSPEL MEDITATION ~ 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on July 17, 2021 in: General News

There's an ordinary pine grove located on a tree farm not too far from town where life's stresses and demands seem to melt away. It is here that all that seemed so important out there no longer is and one can get lost in the rows of trees and majestic beauty. God is here and all ...

GOSPEL MEDIATION ~ 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We are blessed at Notre Dame to have an extended time of Eucharistic Adoration here in our very own Mother's Chapel, Monday - Wednesday, 9am - 11pm. Each hour is covered by at least one Adorer, but two is prefered, therefore we are in need of coverage for the following hours:&nbs...

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Eucharistic Adoration

Sunday, June 6 ~ Feast of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

Posted on June 04, 2021 in: General News

Reflections for the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Fr. Antony Kadavil reflects and comments on the readings for the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. He says that the emphasis is on the Eucharist as the sign of the covenant. (EX. 24:3-8, HEBREWS 9:11-15, MA...

Seeking parish talent...

Posted on June 04, 2021 in: General News

Do you enjoy writing? Is photography one of your hobbies? Are you tech savvy? Do you have a flare for writing captions? If you can answer YES to ANY of these questions, we'd love to hear from you. The Notre Dame Parish Marketing & Communications Team is seeking hel...

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Every Wednesday ~ Virtual Evening Prayer 7pm

Posted on June 03, 2021 in: General News

Join us every Wednesday for this New Virtual Prayer Opportunity! Please join Frank Hannah and others each Wednesday from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM for virtual evening prayer. Virtual prayer via Zoom. Use the following link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4586860650 If you have any question...

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Evening Prayer

Ordination of Deacon Frank Hannah

Posted on May 25, 2021 in: General News

With great joy, our parish family prepares for the upcoming ordination to the Holy Order of Deacon for Frank Hannah (his wife Carrie), to be conferred through the invocation of the Holy Spirit and the imposition of hands by the Bishop of Erie, Lawrence Persico, on Friday, May 28. Although our par...

Come celebrate Deacon Frank Hannah & his wife Carrie!

Posted on May 25, 2021 in: General News

Posted on February 13, 2021 in: General News

Notre Dame Parish is blessed with many parishioners who give of their time and talent to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. One such person is Blase Cindric, who was the volunteer webmaster for the Church of Notre Dame website for 11 years. He recently relinquished those duties because of work...

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New Church of Notre Dame Website

Posted on January 21, 2021 in: General News

Church of Notre Dame Parish has unveiled a new and improved website (http://notredame-pa.org). The website features a new display that will cover six focus areas: Celebrate With Us Join Us Pray With Us/Adoration Serve With Us Online Giving Faith Formation The site also featur...

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A Family Perspective

Posted on December 22, 2020 in: General News

Two important lessons in today’s gospel speak to anyone who has ever felt afraid or uncertain; stressed or confused. No matter what is happening in your family, remember, “The Lord is with you.” The angel reminds us, “Do not be afraid” for “nothing is impossible w...

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Annual Christmas Traditions

Posted on December 22, 2020 in: General News

Wendell August Christmas Ornament This 2020 year’s annual ornament, Angel of Peace order form will be found in the church foyer. The ornament will have our Notre Dame Church stamp on the back. Many of our parishioners continue to decorate their tree yearly with this beautiful handmade metal...

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Retirement Fund For Religious Sisters And Brothers

Posted on December 22, 2020 in: General News

We are so grateful to all who gave so generously to the annual retirement fund this year. In our valley, we know of the dedicated and hard-working effort by the many communities of sisters (Benedictine, Mercy and Sisters of St Joseph) who staffed and taught in our schools and religious education pro...

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