Why the name?

"Holy Conversation" does sound like an exceptionally pious name, even for a parish blog. And we can't guarantee that everything here will meet the high standard the name implies. But the phrase comes from the story of our patron saint, and we think it fits. Here's why.

St. Scholastica was a sixth-century abbess who, according to the Dialogues of Pope Gregory I, used to meet once a year with her brother, St. Benedict. On the last occasion they were together, they spent their time "satisfying each other's hunger for holy conversation about the spiritual life."

We hope that this blog can become a place where the members of our parish can find a taste of the companionship and conversation that Scholastica and Benedict enjoyed so much. Welcome!

Monday, October 31, 2016

Youth Ministry Catch-up

Since our last posting, young members of our parish community and their families have been busy making a difference!
Youth leaders helped Jamie and Meredith host a Middle School Faith Rally for the diocese in our parish hall in early November!


Preparing a dinner at Family House in mid-November

Working at the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store in New Kensington

Greeting Santa during a bake sale at Aspinwall's Light-Up Night celebration
Participating in an activity at the Intersection Bible study

Volunteering at Market Square for photos with Santa to benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank


And caroling at the Aspinwall VA hospital in early December!

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