Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish 

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Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish is comprised of the Roman Catholic faithful from the Mid-Monon­gahela Valley, located in South­western Penn­sylvania. The geo­graphical area of the Parish includes the towns of Monon­gahela, Donora, Char­leroi, and neigh­boring commu­nities. Since January of 2020, the Parish­ioners of the valley have been worshipping together as a new parish, and have been living a Chris­tian Life of Faith, Hope, and Love.

Come and join us as we pray, petition, sing, and gather around the Eucharistic Table of our Beloved Savior, Jesus Christ!
 

“Unity is the true Presence of Christ found at Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish in the Mid Mon Valley.”

On Friday June 26th, Andy Rudy, the Maintenance Man at St. Andrew Parish, was in a serious car accident. His truck was completely totaled, and he has been in the hospital since. He has fractured ribs, a fractured hip and a fractured knee. He has completed two surgeries on his hip and is waiting for another surgery on his knee.

The family is  raising money to cover any surprise expenses that may arise during his hospital stay and rehab. It is also raising to help renovate his house to install a bathroom on the first floor so he does not have to go upstairs to take a shower. 

The family has set up a Go Fund Me page to help out with expenses. Here is the gofundme page:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/fundraiser-for-andrew-rudy

First Holy Communion Mass - Saturday, June26, 2020, 10 am.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ0CrPr7m7c

First Holy Communion Mass - Saturday, June26, 2020, 1 pm.
https://youtu.be/bF--8RKjsug

First Holy Communion Mass - Sunday, June 27, 2020, 10 am.
https://youtu.be/PMMmDPiUzFI

First Holy Communion Mass - Sunday, June 27, 2020, 1 pm.pm. https://youtu.be/N_Z8OGbkLho

Because we are slowly re-opening all the Church buildings to resume normal operations, we are, at the moment, discontinuing the online Mass.

When Mass was live-streamed, it was in an empty building, with wires going everywhere. We do not have that luxury anymore, without avoiding possible accidents. We are looking into possible solutions for the future and would like to continue in one way shape or form something that is streamed for your convenience.

For your convenience, here is a link to the Diocese of Pittsburgh, which will continue to offer streaming options for Mass and Prayer.

Diocese of Pittsburgh Live Stream Mass and Prayers

Besides pausing online streaming, and with the need for social distancing, we are temporarily adding and additional Saturday 4pm Mass in Donora. Because of social distancing, seating is limited. Once the seating capacity has reached 25% in the church, the Faithful will be directed to the Cafeteria upstairs in the main building for the second Mass. Masses at the other sites will continue as the normal schedule, with social distancing requirements in place.

Hi Everyone,

We are so glad to be able to have people with us for mass again! In order to better serve you as we come back to church, we ask that you fill out this brief survey.  This is not a registration for mass, and no name is required, it is just a way for us to get a better understanding of how many people are planning to attend mass.  

Survey

We are so happy to be back in Church! It’s not the same as before, and there has been a lot of coordination to get where we are now. Welcome back, and God Bless! Please take a moment to review the steps taken by St. Andrew the Apostle parish to reopen.

These are the incorporated protocols mandated by the CDC, Commonwealth of PA, and Diocese of Pittsburgh:

• All those who enter the Church, for any reason (such as private prayer, the Celebration of the Mass or Confession), MUST WEAR A MASK, covering their nose and mouth.

• PLEASE USE HAND SANITIZER upon entering the church.

• PLEASE BE ATTENTIVE TO THE SEATING RESTRICTIONS, sitting only in pews that are not taped off and at least 6 feet from anyone else in the pew – the exception being that you can sit in closer proximity to the people you came with (i.e. spouses, family members, etc.)

• Effective June 1 for daily mass and into the weekend of 6/5 we’ll open up to 25% of our seating capacity. But please be aware of the need to limit the number of people and to space them throughout the church at safe distances from one another.

• All facilities have been deep cleaned (including carpets)

• The Parish formed a Health Council to advise the pastoral staff on our COVID-19 Safety Strategy, which includes:

  • CDC approved cleaning regimen sanitizing each church after services.

  • Having music worship aids printed in bulletin to minimize handling and germ spreading.

  • Hand sanitizing stations placed in all facilities.

  • Masks available for those parishioners who attempt to enter without a face covering.

  • Overflow solutions at each facility to ensure NO parishioner is turned away due to capacity constraints.

  • Increased janitorial staff to accommodate additional cleaning.

• Accelerated online giving through Vanco to encourage cashless transactions.

• Appointment of Pandemic Porters to help the parish ensure safety compliance and accountability.

We’d like to recognize the members of our health council for their guidance and diligence  through this unusual process: medical professionals Juliann Romasco and Barbara Wyvratt and  first responder Aaron Benney. Our clergy team, school Principal Kathy Miller, and our entire  pastoral staff appreciate these folks for their time and expertise.

Marian Devotion

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“Where Faith and Knowledge Meet”

Madonna Catholic Regional School has opened registration for the 2020-2021 school year! Our commitment to providing a Catholic education is strong. For over 20 years, we have remained devoted to our mission of providing a Christ-centered community – focused on Gospel Values, Service, and Academic Excellence – in order to foster a lifelong relation­ship with God and the Church.  Our goal is to develop tomorrow’s leaders that carry their successes with kindness, respect, responsibility and compassion.

As we look forward and begin planning for the 2020-2021 school year, Please click on the enroll now link listed below. Also, please visit our website at www.madonnacatholic.com

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