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!
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.
 

The team gathers before departing for West Virginia.
On site at Our Lady of the Hills
 After that, there was lots of work:

 


And a sense of accomplishment when it was done!
A grateful couple acknowledged the group's 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!

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Religious Education Catch-up!

 Our young students in the religious education program have also been busy!
Students participated in activities to understand the Catholic Vision of Love.
And a 7th-grade small group prepared a Family House meal in late November!


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!

A Brush with Kindness

Our young people and other parish members and staff worked for Habitat for Humanity last Saturday.



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

Appalachia Warm-up!

New members of the Appalachia Mission group warmed up last weekend by helping in our own community.


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

Our Youth ministry sponsored another meal at Family House in December, and also helped with the Christmas party at Harmar Village.

at Family House

Harmar Village

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Youth Ministry Pics!

St. Scholastica Youth ministry's "Roamin' Catholics" are on the move again, in a variety of activities this week.  Here are some looks in on the action!

Camp Helping Hand--Participants in Year 18!


Litter cleanup

Camp Helping Hand at Habitat for Humanity

Family House
Pet Therapy

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!