Our young people worked with Allegheny Valley Habitat for Humanity last Saturday.
Where the people of St. Scholastica Parish in Aspinwall, PA meet for conversation about our parish life.
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!
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!
Showing posts with label service. Show all posts
Showing posts with label service. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Youth Ministry Summer 2017 Pictures
Here's a review of the summer youth ministry projects via photographs.
First, the Appalachia mission trip.
After that, there was lots of work:
Then it was time to come home for the welcome celebration. The year's theme was "Be Transformed," so the cake was appropriate!
And we can't forget Camp Helping Hand, where middle school students did service work closer to home:
Congratulations to all the young people who participated in these projects, and thanks to the adults who took part!
First, the Appalachia mission trip.
| The team gathers before departing for West Virginia. |
| On site at Our Lady of the Hills |
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| And a sense of accomplishment when it was done! |
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| A grateful couple acknowledged the group's work. |
And we can't forget Camp Helping Hand, where middle school students did service work closer to home:
Congratulations to all the young people who participated in these projects, and thanks to the adults who took part!
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Religious Education Catch-up!
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!
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| 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 |
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| And caroling at the Aspinwall VA hospital in early December! |
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Camp Helping Hand 2016
Our service camp for middle school students met this week. The participants undertook a variety of projects, including building a fence and a retaining wall!
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Helping a Neighbor
The St. Scholastica Youth Ministry Roamin' Catholics were at it again over the Memorial Day weekend. They got some practice for the Appalachia mission trip by helping a neighbor in need in Millvale, making various improvements including building a railing.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
They just keep roamin' along . . .
Our Youth Ministry Roamin' Catholics went caroling at the VA hospital after the Youth Liturgy last Saturday. Thanks to Mrs. Jamie Dillon for the photo!
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Young Catholics Roamin' During Advent
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Youth Ministry Pics!
Monday, October 15, 2012
Roamin' Catholics Strike Again!
Roamin' Catholics in Butler doing work for Catholic Charities.
Thanks to Jamie Dillon for the picture!
Monday, September 17, 2012
Youth Ministry Roamin' Catholics
Roamin' Catholics help Catholic Charities Sept. 15.
Roamin' Catholics help out in the Hill District.
A mornings work for our Roamin' Catholics in Millvale!
Thanks to Jamie Dillon for the pictures!
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