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St. Agnes, West Mifflin
• Mass, with reflections on “Journey with Crucified Lord — Fervently, Prayerfully and Joyfully,” Wednesdays, March 16, 23, April 6 and 13, 7 p.m. Celebrant is Father Edward Litavec.
• Penance service, Sunday, March 20, 7 p.m.
• Day of recollection, Wednesday, March 30, 9 a.m., with Mass at 11 a.m., followed by luncheon.
• Children’s Stations of the Cross, Fridays, March 11, 18, April 1, 8, 15, 2 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.

St. Alexis, Wexford
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 2 p.m. (school children) and 7 p.m.

All Saints, Etna
• Eucharistic holy hour, Friday, March 25, 7 p.m.
• Penance service, Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except March 25).

St. Alphonsus, Wexford
• Mission, Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, at all weekend Masses, and Monday-Wednesday, March 14-16. Capuchin Michael Greb will speak on “Conversion.”
• Annual parish Passion play, “Make Us Believers,” Friday, April 8, 8 p.m., and Saturday, April 9, 7:30 p.m., school auditorium.
• Stations of the Cross, Friday of Lent, 7 p.m.

St. Angela Merici, White Oak
• Adult education series, “New Catechism of the Catholic Church,” Wednesdays, March 16, 23, 30 and April 6, 7:30 p.m. (following 7 p.m. Mass), school library. Presented by Father Stephen Chervenak.
• Penance service, Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m., church.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.

St. Anne, Castle Shannon
• Program, “Celebrating the Saints,” 7 p.m., de Palma Room. Topic schedules: “Therese of Lisieux, Story of a Soul,” Wednesday, March 16; “Gregory of Nyssa and the Desert Journey,” Wednesday, April 6. Call 412-531-4964 to register.
• Prayer workshop, “lectio divina,” Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., convent dining room, conducted by Divine Providence Sister Anne Winschel. Light lunch provided. Call 412-531-5964 to register.
• Taize prayer service, Friday, April 1, 7:45 p.m., church.
• Mission, “Lent: Time for a Change of Heart,” Saturday, April 9-13. Masses and theme talks, 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., April 11-13). Conducted by Father Benedetto Vaghetto.
• Mass of the Anointing, Sunday, April 12, 2 p.m.
• Penance service, Wednesday, April 13, 7 p.m.
• Program, “A Walk Through the Sacred Triduum: Exploring the Liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil,” Monday, April 18, 7 p.m., de Palma Room. Call 412-531-5964 to register.
• Stations of the Cross, Wednesdays of Lent, 4 p.m., and Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 7 p.m.

Ascension, Ingram
• Solemn vespers with adoration and Benediction, Wednesdays of Lent, 6-7 p.m. Confession precedes vespers, 5-5:45 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, with Benediction, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.

Assumption, Bellevue
• Performance, by Theater Guild, “Joseph and Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Saturdays, March 19 and 26, 7 p.m., and Sundays, March 20 and 27, 2 p.m.
• Mission, “The Way for Today: A Journey for a Hurting, Hope-filled People,” Saturday, March 26, through Thursday, March 31. Conducted by Father Ronald Burke.
• Penance service, Wednesday, April 13, 6:30 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 1:15 p.m. (with school children) and 7 p.m., church.

St. Basil, Carrick
• Living Stations, presented by St. Ferdinand Parish’s Youth Ministry,” Sunday, March 20, 7:30 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 1:15 and 7 p.m.

St. Benedict the Moor, Hill District
• Novena to St. Benedict the Moor, Tuesdays through March 29, 6:30 p.m., with Mass on Monday, April 4.
• Penance service, Wednesday, April 13, 6:30 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 6:30 p.m.

St. Bernadette, Monroeville
• Scripture series, “The Parables,” Tuesdays, March 15, 22, 29, April 5 and 12, Atrium 2 of Beiedenbach Hall.
• Penance service, Monday, April 4, 7 p.m., with individual confessions to follow.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 2 p.m. (with school children), and 7 p.m.

St. Bernard, Mount Lebanon
• Stations of the Cross, led by Bishop David Zubik, Friday, March 11, 7 p.m., followed by a concert given by Sixtus, an a cappella group of seminarians.
• Holy hour, with evening prayer, Wednesdays, March 16, 23, April 6 and 13, 7 p.m.
• Mission, “Worship in Spirit and Truth,” conducted by Msgr. Michael Begolly. Schedule: Saturday, March 26, 5 p.m. Mass; 6 p.m. meager meal and greeting; Sunday, March 27, Msgr. Begolly will preach at scheduled Sunday Masses, and 7:30 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, March 28 and 29, 8 a.m. Mass, 9 a.m. sacrament of reconciliation, 7 p.m. reflection; Wednesday, March 30, 8 a.m. Mass, 9 a.m. reconciliation, 7 p.m. evening prayer with reflection, 8:30 p.m. wine and cheese reception.
• Retreat for young adults, Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Franciscan Spirit and Life Center, 3605 McRoberts Road, Whitehall. Includes Stations, reconciliation, live music and more. Cost is $25. To register, write egamerro2@stbpgh.org.
• Living Stations of the Cross, with eighth-grade school students, Clairvaux Hall: Thursday, April 14, 1:15 p.m.; Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m.; Tuesday, April 19, 7 p.m.
• Penance service, Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 7 p.m. (Led by Bishop David Zubik on Friday, March 11).

St. Catherine of Sweden, Wildwood
• Course, “‘The Mass — Why We Do What We Do” — a discussion on rituals in the church, Wednesdays, March 16, 23, 30, April 6 and 13, following 7:15 p.m. Mass
• Penance service, Monday, April 18, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 7:15 p.m.

St. Charles Lwanga, East End
• Scripture study, Sundays, 11:30 a.m., Corpus Christi Church social hall, 1550 Lincoln Ave., and 7 p.m., St. Charles Lwanga Parish office, 7114 Kelly St. For information, call 412-731-3020.
• Youth retreat, Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Corpus Christi Church. 1550 Lincoln Ave. Father Joseph Freedy will conduct retreat.
• Penance service, Sunday, April 10, 3 p.m., Mother of Good Counsel Church, 7705 Bennett St.
• Stations of the Cross, Saturdays of Lent, 3:30 p.m., Mother of Good Counsel Church, 7705 Bennett St., and Fridays of Lent, 3 p.m., Corpus Christi Church, 1550 Lincoln Ave.

St. Clare of Assisi, Clairton
• Adult education series, 12:45-2:30 p.m., Ascension Auditorium on Park Avenue. Schedule: Sunday, March 13, “Rights and Responsibilities”; Sunday, April 10, “Dignity of Work.”
• Anointing Mass, Sunday, April 3, 11:30 a.m.
• Exposition, Saturdays of Lent, 3-4 p.m.
• Liturgy, Thursday of Lent, 7:15 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 2 and 7 p.m.

St. Columbkille, Imperial
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.

Corpus Christi, McKeesport
• Penance service, Monday, April 11, 7 p.m., 2515 Versailles Ave.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, noon and 7 p.m., 2515 Versailles Ave.

St. Edward, Blawnox
• Mission, “Be All That You Can Be for the Lord,” conducted by Capuchin Father Angelus Shaughnessy, March 21-22, 7 p.m., St. Edward Church, March 23, 7 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi Church. For information, call 412-828-4066.
• Soup and salad day, Saturday, April 16, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.. Cost is $8.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m. (except March 18, at 4 p.m.)

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Carnegie
• Gorzkie Zale (Polish lamentations), with Father Miroslaw Stelmaszczyk, Sundays of Lent (except March 27 and including Palm Sunday), 3 p.m., St. Ignatius Church, 125 Finley Ave.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 1:30 and 7 p.m., St. Ignatius Church.

Epiphany, Uptown
• Mass, Fridays, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 and 15, 12:05 p.m. Guest speaker at each Mass.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), after 12:05 p.m. Mass.

St. Francis of Assisi, Harmar
• Meatless pasta and salad, Friday, March 18, 4-7 p.m. Free-will donation accepted.
• Mission, “Be All That You Can Be for the Lord,” conducted by Capuchin Father Angelus Shaughnessy, March 21-22, 7 p.m., St. Edward Church, March 23, 7 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi Church. For information, call 412-828-4066.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 4 p.m. (except March 18, at 7 p.m., to be led by Bishop David Zubik).

St. Gerard Majella, Penn Hills
• Rosary for life, second Thursday, March 10, 7 p.m. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.
• Musical presentation of Stations of the Cross, presented by Acoustic Diversion. Tentative date of Friday, April 1. For information, call 412-793-3333.

St. Germaine, Bethel Park
• Penance service, Tuesday, April 12, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 1:30 p.m. (with school children from St. Katharine Drexel School), and 7 p.m.

Good Shepherd, Braddock
• Penance service, Monday, April 11, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 1600 Brinton Road, Braddock Hills.
• Living Stations, performed by St. Ferdindand Youth Group, Palm Sunday, April 17, 7:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Church, 1101 Braddock Ave., Braddock.
• Adoration, Fridays of Lent, 5-7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Braddock Hills.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 1:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Church; 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Church, Braddock Hills.

Guardian Angels, West End
• Bible study, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Parish Center, 1030 Logue St. Conducted by Dr. Ross Cafaro.
• Sacrament of reconciliation, second and fourth Saturdays of the month, 3-3:30 p.m., or by appointment.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 7 p.m.
• Cluster penance service to be announced.

Holy Cross, East Pittsburgh
• Penance service, Thursday, April 14, 6 p.m., St. William and St. Helen churches.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 11:30 a.m. St. Helen Church, 905 Main St., 6:30 p.m. St. William Church, 808 Main St.

Holy Family, Creighton
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 7 p.m.

Holy Innocents, Sheraden
• Bible study, “Gospel of St. Matthew,” Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Guardian Angels Parish Center, 1030 Logue St.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 6:30 p.m., church.

Holy Martyrs, Tarentum
• Mass, followed by adoration and Benediction, Mondays, March 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 6:30 p.m.
• Spiritual renewal program, “Prayer, Fasting, Alms,” 7 p.m. Schedule, topic and speakers: Tuesday, March 22, Father Alan Morris, “Fasting;” Wednesday, March 23, Msgr. James Gaston, “Alms Giving;” Thursday, March 24, Father Wesley Mash, “Prayer.”
• Penance service, Monday, April 11, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.

Holy Spirit, Millvale
• Communal penance service, with individual confessions, Tuesday, April 19, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.

Holy Trinity, Robinson Township
• Bible study, “Walk Through the Entire Gospel of Matthew, Discovering the King and His Kingdom,” Mondays of Lent, 7 p.m., Ministry Center (old convent).
• All-day & -night adoration, 9 a.m. Friday, April 1-8 a.m. Saturday, April 2.

Holy Trinity, West Mifflin
• Penance service, Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m.
• Adoration, Thursdays, March 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.

Holy Trinity, West Mifflin
• Day of recollection, Wednesday, March 30, 9 a.m., with Mass at 11 a.m., followed by luncheon.
• Penance service, Friday, March 19, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 11 a.m.
• Mass, followed by Stations of the Cross, Wednesdays of Lent, 11 a.m.

Holy Wisdom, North Side/Spring Hill
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 4 p.m. St. Ambrose Church, 1015 Haslage Ave., 7 p.m. St. Boniface Church, 2208 East St.

Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph, Bloomfield
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 2 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 300 Edmond St., 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 4712 Liberty.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Polish Hill
• Gorzki Zale (Polish laminations), Sunday, March 27, 3 p.m. Bishop David Zubik is celebrant.
• Mass of Anointing, Sunday, April 10, 1 p.m.
• Exposition, Fridays, following 8 a.m. through 3 p.m., followed by Divine Mercy chaplet and Benediction.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 6:30 p.m.

St. Irenaeus, Oakmont
• Adult education class, “Trying to Make Sense of Suffering,” Tuesday, March 15, 7-8:30 p.m., Parish Life and Education Center. Presented by Father Frank Kurimsky.
• “Christ’s Last Hours Through a Doctor’s Eyes,“ Tuesday, March 22, 7-8:30 p.m. Presented by Dr. Carl Hasselman.
• Penance service, Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays, March 11 and April 1, 7 p.m.

St. James, Sewickley
• Penance service, Tuesday, April 5, 7 p.m.
• Performance, “Why Must He Die?” Sunday, April 17, 7 p.m. Includes mediation through music, drama and dance on the life, death and resurrection of Christ.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 1:30 p.m. (with school children), and 7 p.m.
St. James, Wilkinsburg
• Communal reconciliation service, Tuesdays, March 15 and April 19, 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 16, 3 p.m., chapel below church.
• Stations of the Cross, Saturday, March 12, 3 p.m. in church, Wednesdays of Lent, 7 p.m. in chapel.

St. Joan of Arc, South Park Township
• Bible study, “The Gospel of Matthew,” with Jeff Cavins, Tuesdays of Lent. 7 p.m. Call 412-833-2400.
• Spiritual book club, Wednesdays, beginning March 16, 11 a.m. Book, “Having A Mary Heart in a Martha World.” Call 412-833-2400.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7:30 p.m.

St. John the Baptist, Unity Township
• Adult faith formation course, “Conversion,” six consecutive Wednesdays, staring March 16, 7 p.m., rectory meeting room.
• 24-hour adoration, beginning Friday, April 1, 9:30 a.m.
• School Passion play, Friday, April 8, 1 and 7 p.m.
• Reconciliation service, Monday, April 11, 7 p.m.
• Vespers, Sundays of Lent, including Palm Sunday, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays, March 11, 18, 25, April 1 and 15, 2:15 and 7 p.m.

St. John Fisher, Churchill
• Penance service, Monday, April 11, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.

St. John Vianney, Hilltop
• Mass of Anointing, Saturday, April 2, church, 225 Allen St. Schedule: 10 a.m. confession; 10:30 a.m. rosary; 1 p.m. anointing Mass, followed by luncheon in parish center dining room.
• Sacrament of reconciliation, Mondays-Friday, 7:45-8:15 a.m. (before 8:30 a.m. Mass), parish center chapel, 823 Climax St., and on Saturdays, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. (before 4 p.m. Mass) in church.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 6:30 p.m., church

SS. John and Paul, Franklin Park/Marshall Township
• Mass and confessions in church, Tuesdays, March 15, 22, 29, and April 5, 7 p.m.
• Penance service, Monday, April 11, 7 p.m.
• Living Stations, Monday, April 11, 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 15, 7:30 p.m., all in Cardinal DiNardo Center.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays, March 11, 18, 25, April 1 and 8, 7:30 p.m., church.

St. Joseph, Coraopolis
• Bible study, “Gospel of Matthew,” Mondays, 7 p.m.
• Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday celebration, Tuesday, March 8, 5:30-9 p.m., with live band, dancing and Cajun food.
• Youth ministry Mass, with teen choir, Saturday, March 26, 4 p.m.
• Living Stations, Sunday, April 10, 7:30 p.m., presented by youth ministry.
• Penance service, Monday, April 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Meager meals, Mondays, March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m., social hall. Bible study will follow.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 12:15 p.m., and Wednesdays of Lent, following 7 p.m. Mass

St. Joseph, O’Hara Township
• Adoration, 3 p.m., through Mass at 7 p.m., Wednesdays, March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13 and 20.
• Adult education series, “Traditions of the Catholic Church,” Thursdays, March 17-April 7, 6:30-9 p.m., St. Teresa of Calcutta Conference Room. Presented by Benediction Father Ralph Tajak.
• Training program for Pastoral Councils, Wednesdays, March 23, 30, April 6 and 13, 7-9:30 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), following 7 p.m. Mass.

St. Joseph, Verona
• Adult education series, “Morality,” Thursdays, Feb. 24-April 7, 7 p.m., Adult Education Room in school.
• Stations of the Cross, March 11 and April 8, 7 p.m. Bishop David Zubik is celebrant on April 8.

St. Louise de Marillac, Upper St. Clair
• Mission, “Hope, Healing and Holiness,” Monday, March 14, through Thursday, March 17, 7 p.m. Presented by Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Father Clement Machado. He also will preach at all weekend Masses, Saturday and Sunday, March 12-13. Schedule: Monday, March 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m. confessions, 7 p.m., Mass with extended homily; Tuesday, March 15, feast of St. Louise de Marillac, 5:30-6:30 p.m. confession, 7 p.m. Mass in honor of St. Louise de Marillac, with extended homily; Wednesday, March 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m. confessions, 7 p.m. Mass with extended homily, confessions follow Mass, with several priests available; Thursday, March 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m. confessions, 7 p.m. Mass with extended homily. For information, call 412-835-1155.
• Adult spiritual enrichment, “Passion Narrative According to St. John’s Gospel,” Mondays, March 21, 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 7:30-9 p.m., LeGras Parish Center. Presented by Father Dan Langa and Ximena DeBroeck. Cost is $25. Call 412-835-1155.
• Penance service, Monday, April 18, 7 p.m.
• Adoration, rosary and Benediction, Mondays of Lent, 6:45 p.m.
• All-day adoration, Tuesdays, from 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m., with Miraculous Medal novena and Benediction.
• Stations of the Cross, Wednesdays of Lent, 1:30 p.m. and Fridays of Lent, including Good Friday, 1:30 and 7 p.m.
• Confessions, Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Madonna del Castello, Swissvale
• Penance service, Wednesday, April 6, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.

St. Malachy, Kennedy Township
• Adult education program, “Signs of the Church — One Holy, Catholic Apostolic,” Sundays, March 13, 20, 27, April 3 and 10, 1-2 p.m., parish office meeting room. Presented by Holy Spirit Sister Jolenta Sredinski.
• All-day adoration, Tuesday, March 15. Benediction at 6:30 p.m.
• Meager meal, Tuesday, March 25, 5 p.m.
• Mass, Tuesdays of Lent, 7 p.m.
• Penance service in March
• Way of the Cross, Fridays, March 18, April 1 and 15, 7:30 p.m.
• Living Stations, Fridays, March 11, 25, April 8 and 22 (Good Friday), 7:30 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross with school children, Fridays of Lent, 2 p.m.

St. Matthew, Lawrenceville
• Penance service, Tuesday, March 22, 7 p.m. Several priests will be present for confession.
• Tenebrae service, Monday, April 18, 7 p.m. A service of darkness to experience a small portion of Christ’s pain and suffering.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, including Good Friday, 7 p.m.

St. Mary, Aleppo Township
• Mass, with anointing of the sick, Friday, April 1, 9 a.m.
• Adoration, Sundays of Lent, 3-5 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, with Benediction, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 7 p.m.
• Confessions, Saturdays, March 12-April 16, 4 p.m. or by appointment.

St. Mary of the Assumption, Glenshaw
• Enrichment series, “A Catholic Perspective on the Death Penalty,” Tuesdays, March 15, 22 and April 5, 7 p.m. Presented by Donna Marie and Dave Oster.
• Taize prayer service, Tuesday, March 29, 7 p.m.. Presented by Father Robert Fleckenstein and St. Mary Music Ministry.
• Reconciliation service, Tuesday, April 12, 7 p.m., and Thursday, April 14, 6:30 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays, March 11, 18, 25, April 1 and 8, 2 p.m. (with school children) and 7 p.m.

St. Mary of Mercy, Downtown Pittsburgh
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), following noon Mass.
• Benediction with priest guest speaker, and Stations of the Cross, Thursdays of Lent, 5:30 p.m.

St. Maurice, Forest Hills
• Exposition, Fridays of Lent, following 9 a.m. Mass, through Benediction at 3:55 p.m., and Stations of the Cross at 4 p.m.

St. Michael, Elizabeth
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.

Most Holy Name of Jesus, Troy Hill
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m., and Sundays of Lent, 3 p.m., St. Anthony Chapel, 17000 Harpster St.

Nativity, South Park Township
• Stations of the Cross, followed by holy hour, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.

St. Nicholas, Millvale
• Stations of the Cross, Saturdays of Lent, 5:30 p.m. (before 6 p.m. Mass), and Sundays of Lent, 11:30 a.m. (before noon Mass).

North American Martyrs, Monroeville
• Exposition and all-day adoration, Mondays, March 14 and April 11, 8:30 a.m., with holy hour, Benediction and reposition from 7-8 p.m.
• Communal penance service, Monday, April 18, 7 p.m., North American Martyrs Church in Monroeville.
• Stations of the Cross at North American Martyrs Church, 2526 Haymaker Road, Monroeville: Fridays, March 11, 25, April 8, 7 p.m., Fridays, March 18, 25, April 1, April 8 and 15, 2 p.m. Stations of the Cross at St. Michael Church, 740 Wall Ave., Pitcarin: Fridays, March 18, April 1 and 15, 7 p.m.

Our Lady of the Angels, Lawrenceville
• Mission, Saturday, March 12, through Wednesday, March 16, presented by Capuchin Brother John Petrikovic. Schedule: preach at weekend Masses March 12 and 13; Monday, March 14, 7:30 p.m., evening prayer and talk; Tuesday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. reconciliation service and talk; Wednesday, March 16, 7:30 p.m., Mass and talk.
• Spiritual Lenten Wednesdays schedule: March 9, Mass, 6:30 p.m.; March 16, mission; March 23, Stations of the Cross and Benediction, 7:30 p.m.; March 30, meager meal and question-and-answer session, 7:30 p.m.; April 6, Scripture readings and prayer, with choir singing, 7:30 p.m.; April 13, communal reconciliation service, 7:30 p.m.; April 20, Tenebrae service, 7:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Grace, Scott Township
• Adult education series on marriage and the family, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Keefer Hall, (except March 30 in church and April 6 in Upper Room). Schedule for presenters and subject: March 16, poet and professor emeritus Dr. Sam Hazon, “The Marriage Dialogues”; Wednesday, March 23, Robert and Susan Musial, on “Raising a Catholic Family”; Wednesday, March 30, Deacon Lawrence Sutton on “Special Needs Children: A Gift of Family”; Wednesday, April 6, Marie Milburn on “Loving Human Love: John Paul II’s Theology of the Body”; Wednesday, April 13, professor Dr. Regis Martin on “Marriage and Family in the Context of the Paschal Mystery.”
• Confessions, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m. and Saturdays of Lent, noon-1 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 7:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Joy, Holiday Park
• Taize prayer service, Friday, March 11, 7 p.m.
• Talk, “Vatican Council II,” 7 p.m., church, presented by Father Dave Driesch. Schedule: Thursday, March 24, “The First Days of Vatican Council II”; Tuesday, March 29, “How Vatican Council II Changed the Mass”; Thursday, March 31, “Vatican Council II and the Structure of the Church.”
• Lenten reflection with music, Friday, April 8, 7:30 p.m.
• Living Stations of the Cross, Friday, April 15, 7:30 p.m.
• Penance service, Tuesday, April 19, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays, March 18, 25 and April 1, 7 p.m.

Our Lady of Victory, Harwick
• Speaker, “Step Out in Truth,” Sunday, March 20, 7 p.m., presented by Regis Flaherty, director of Gilmary Retreat Center.
• Living Stations, performed by St. Ferdinand Youth Group, Sunday, April 3, 7:30 p.m.
• Anointing Mass, Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.
• Penance service, Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m.
• Program, “Seven Sorrows of Mary,” Monday, April 18, 7 p.m.
• Seder meal, Tuesday, April 19, 6 p.m. For reservations, call 412-274-6445.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 7 p.m.

St. Paul Cathedral, Oakland
• Faith formation series, using book “Following Jesus: Catholic Spirituality for Adults,” by John Shea, Thursday, March 10 and Wednesdays, March 16, 23, 30 and April 13, 7 p.m., Synod Hall assembly room. Conducted by Franciscan Sister Patricia Mahoney.
• Solemn vespers and Benediction, Sundays, March 27 and April 10, 5 p.m., cathedral.
• Concert, sacred music by Reinberger and Faure, Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m., performed by Men’s Glee Club of the University of Pittsburgh.
• Sung Passion play, Friday, April 15, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays, March 11, 18, April 1 and 8, 7 p.m.

St. Peter, North Side
• Lenten speaker series, to be announced. For information, call 412-321-0711.
• Mass, followed by Seder meal, Wednesday, April 20, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 807 Middle St.
• Adoration and Benediction, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 3-6:05 p.m. (Benediction), Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church.
• Vespers, Sundays of Lent, 4 p.m., Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church.
• Stations of the Cross, Wednesday of Lent (except April 20), 6:30 p.m., Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church.

St. Philip, Crafton
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.

Prince of Peace, South Side
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 10:30 a.m., St. Adalbert Church, 160 S. 15th St., 6:30 p.m., St. Peter Church, 28th and Sarah streets.

Queen of the Rosary, Glassport
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

St. Raphael, Morningside
• Adult Bible study, “Introduction to Matthew,” Sundays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10 and 17, 2:30-4:30 p.m., school library.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 7 p.m.

St. Regis, Oakland
• Mass and prayers for healing, with guest speakers, Thursdays of Lent, 7 p.m., St. Regis Church, 3250 Parkview Ave.
• Stations of the Cross, with Benediction (bilingual service), 7 p.m., St. Regis Church.

Risen Lord, Marshall/Shadeland
• Renewal/mission, with Father Eugene Lauer. Schedule: Mass, Saturday, March 13, 4 p.m.; Monday, March 15, Wednesday March 17 and Friday, March 19, 8 a.m. Mass, 7 p.m. talk; Saturday, March 20, concluding Mass at 4 p.m. Reconciliation service is planned for an afternoon and evening.
• Brunch with the Easter bunny, Sunday, April 10.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 2 p.m. (except April 15, when the youth ministry will present Stations at 7 p.m.).

Sacred Heart, Emsworth
• Irish fest, Saturday, March 26, 4-8 p.m. Smith Center.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.

Sacred Heart, Shadyside
• Speaker, “Step Out in Truth,” Wednesday, March 30, 7 p.m., auditorium. Presented by Regis Flaherty, director of Gilmary Retreat Center.
• Holy hour, with sung prayer and Benediction, Sundays, March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10 and 17, 4 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 2:15 (with school children) and 7 p.m.
• Movie, “The Greatest Story Ever Told,” Sundays, March 27 and April 3, 2 p.m., parish auditorium. No admission fee.

St. Sebastian, Ross Township
• Family Lenten journey luncheon, Sunday, March 13, following 10:30 a.m. Mass to 1:30 p.m. Exploring how families can celebrate Lent together. All craft materials are supplied at a nominal fee. To register, call 412-364-8999, ext. 8529.
• Education Program, “Becoming the Eucharist We Celebrate,” Mondays, March 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 7 p.m., 7 p.m., Burke Room. Presented by Father John Naugle, who will look at Pope John Paul II’s encyclical “Ecclesia de Eucharistia and Sacramentum Caritas.” To register, call 412-364-8999, ext. 8529.
• Mass, Wednesday, March 16, 23, 30 and April 6 and 13, 7 p.m. Masses will be celebrated by priests who have previously served at St. Sebastian, as part of the parish’s eucharistic renewal “Becoming the Eucharist We Celebrate.”

St. Susanna, Penn Hills
• Meager meal, Friday, March 11, 4-6:30 p.m. Donations received will go to the Jubilee Kitchen.
• Living Stations of the Cross, Friday, April 15, 7 p.m., presented by children and youth in the CCD program.
• Bible study, Tuesdays of Lent, 10-11 a.m., library.
• Program, “Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius,” Thursdays of Lent, 7 p.m., Spirit Room.
• Mass, Wednesdays of Lent, 7 p.m.
• Rosary for life, Thursday, March 10, 7 p.m. Presented by Knights of Columbus.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays, March 11 and April 15, 7 p.m.
• CCD Lenten program. CCD students in Grade 1-8 will do good deeds and sacrifice during Lent. Donations will be given to Holy Family Institute.

St. Teresa of Avila, Perrysville
• Adult education series, chapel. Schedule of topics and speaker: Wednesday, March 16, 7 p.m., “Catholic Perspective on the Death Penalty,” Donna Marie & Dave Oster; Wednesdays, March 23, 30, April 6 and 14, 7:15 p.m., Roman Missal series presented by John Flaherty.
• Penance service, Monday, April 4, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 2 p.m. (with school children) and 7 p.m. The Stations tableau will be presented by school students of Friday, April 15 at 1:15 and 7:30 p.m.

St. Thomas a Becket, Jefferson Hills
• Mass, Wednesdays,, March 16, 23, April 6, and 13, 7 p.m. Presiders schedule: March 16, Father Nick Vaskov; March 23, Father Frederick Cain; April 6, Father Harry Bieliewicz; April 13, Father Sean Hogan.
• Holy hour, Wednesday, March 30, 7 p.m.
• Penance service, Thursday, April 14, 7-8 p.m. Several priests will be available to hear confessions.

St. Thomas More, Bethel Park
• Perpetual adoration, midnight on Ash Wednesday, March 9, and extending 24 hours a day until the afternoon before Mass of Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 21. The only ceasing of adoration is for Sunday Masses. For information and to make an appointment, call 412-833-0031, ext. 333.
• Taize prayer, Wednesday, March 30, 7 p.m.
• Family reflection day, Sunday, April 3, following 11:30 a.m. Mass. Capuchin Father Scott Seethaler will celebrate Mass and will present a reflection. There will be activities for school-age children. To register, call 412-835-6996.
• Living Stations, Wednesday, April 13, 9:30 a.m.
• Presentation, “A Musical Passion Play,” Monday, April 18, 7 p.m. Presented by youth group.
• Penance service, Tuesday, April 19, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 2 and 7 p.m.

Transfiguration, Russellton
• Bible study, Wednesdays of Lent, 9:30-11 a.m., Studies previous Sunday readings.
• Mass, Wednesdays of Lent, 7 p.m., followed by confessions.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, noon and 7 p.m.

St. Valentine, Bethel Park
• Program, Learning in Lent, Mondays, 7 p.m., Frawley Hall. Schedule of topics: March 14, “Where Does It All Go,” presented by Thomas Awiapo, Catholic Relief Services staff; March 28, “Great Gift of Human Life,” by Helen Paharik, director of the diocesan Department for Human Dignity; April 4, “Understanding Sexuality in Today’s Culture: Despiar or Hope,” presented by Father Joe Freedy, diocesan vocations director.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.
• Medical angel project: unused but usable items can be dropped off at Frawley Hall on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Tuesday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

St. Wendelin, Carrick
• Confessions and Mass, Thursdays, March 17 and 31, Tuesday, March 22, April 12, 6:30 p.m. confessions, 7 p.m. Mass with visiting priest.
Discussion on sacraments, following DVD by Father Benedict Groeschel, Thursdays, March 10, 24 and April 14, and Tuesday, March 15, 29 and April 5, 7 p.m.
• Penance service, Thursday, April 7, 7 p.m., with five visiting priests. Confessions on Saturday from 3-3:30 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays, March 11, April 1 and 22, 7 p.m., Fridays, March 18 and April 8, noon, Fridays, March 25 and April 15, 4 p.m.

St. Winifred, Mount Lebanon
• Stations plus, Fridays, March 25, April 8 and 15, 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross, followed by talk by Regis Flaherty. Topics include “Lenten Sacrifices and Overcoming Sinful Habits,” “A Healthy Shot in the Arm” and “Poverty of Spirit.”

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BEAVER COUNTY

St. Cecilia, Rochester
• Pancake breakfast, Sunday, March 13, 8-11:30 a.m., social hall. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
• Hosting Envisioning Ministry workshop, Mondays, March 21 through April 11.
• Day of recollection, sponsored by Christian Mothers, Tuesday, April 5, social hall. Presented by Capuchin Father John Pavlik
• Pre-cana, Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Presented by Capuchin Father Scott Seethaler. To register, call 724-775-0801.
• Penance service, Tuesday, April 19, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, including Good Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Divine Mercy Parish, Beaver Falls
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays, March 18 and April 8, 12:30 p.m., Fridays, March 25, April 1 and 15, 7 p.m. Traditional Stations told through drama and music by the students of Divine Mercy Academy.

St. Frances Cabrini, Center Township
• Small faith groups, “Stand Firm in Faith,” reflections on Thessalonians 1 and 2, for six weeks, beginning March 9, in homes of parishioners and parish classrooms.
• Confirmation, with Bishop David Zubik, Thursday, March 17, 7 p.m.
• Communal penance service, Monday, April 11, 7 p.m., and Tuesday, April 19, 7 p.m. Extended confession times, Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m.-noon, and Wednesday, April 20, 3-5 p.m.
• Christian Mothers day of recollection, Tuesday, April 12, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., with Father John Marcucci.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., church.

Good Samaritan, Ambridge
• Bible study on the Psalms, 10 sessions from March 16-June 1, 7:15 p.m., Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m. in church, Fridays 11 a.m. in St. Joseph House.
• Program, presented by Beaver Valley Choral Society, Sunday, March 27, 4 p.m.
• Penance service, Thursday, March 31, 2:30 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 2:30 and 7 p.m.
• Program, “Come Back to His Table,” to welcome inactive Catholics back to the faith, will run throughout Lent.

St. John the Baptist, Baden
• Bible study on the Psalms, 10 sessions from March 16-June 1, Thursdays, 7 p.m.
• Penance service, Monday, April 4, 7 p.m.
• Lenten prayer concert, with choir, Sunday, April 10, 6:30 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 6:30 p.m.
• Program, “Come Back to His Table,” to welcome inactive Catholics back to the faith, will run throughout Lent.

St. John the Baptist, Monaca
• Presentation, “Sermon on the Mount,” presented by TV actor Frank Runyeon, Friday, March 11, 7 p.m. Also will include humorous talk on Hollywood vs. faith. The event is free, but reservations are required. Call 724-544-0816.

Our Lady of Fatima, Hopewell Township
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 12:30 and 7 p.m.

Our Lady of Peace, Conway
• Meager meal, Ash Wednesday, March 9, 4-6:30 p.m., Stephans Hall.
• Faith enrichment, “The Study of Christ,” Wednesdays, March 2-April 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Education Center. Presented by Father Daniel Valentine. To register, call 724-869-4723.
• Bible study, “The Seven Last Words of Christ”; Tuesdays, March 1-April 12, 9:45-11:15 a.m., church hall. Cost is $10. To register, call 724-869-4723.
• Penance service, Wednesday, April 13, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 6:30 p.m.

SS. Peter and Paul, Beaver
• Penance service, Monday, March 28, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 1:45 p.m. (with school children), 4 and 7 p.m.

St. Titus, Aliquippa
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 4 and 6:45 p.m.
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BUTLER COUNTY

St. Christopher, Prospect
• Shrove Tuesday celebration, Tuesday, March 8, Mass at 6 p.m., followed by soup and salad dinner. Following dinner will be the burning of palms and conclude with prayer.
• Bible reflections, Tuesdays, starting March 15, after 10 a.m. Mass.
• Mass with prayers for healing Monday, March 28, 7 p.m. Father William Kiel is celebrant.
• Penance service, Tuesday, April 19, 6:30 p.m.
• Divine Mercy, Mondays after 6 p.m.. Mass.
• Stations of the Cross, Thursdays of Lent, 2 p.m., and Fridays of Lent, 6 p.m.

St. Ferdinand, Cranberry Township
• Living room retreat, Mondays, 7:30-9 p.m., upper room (Rooms 4 and 5), Sister Catherine Higgins will use the book “A Living Room Retreat,” based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius de Loyola.
• Meager meal and guest speaker, Monday, March 14, 7:30 p.m. The speaker will discuss the Holocaust. Free-will offering collected. For reservations, call 724-776-9177, ext. 313.
• Guest speaker, Chris Reese, Tuesdays, March 22, 29 and April 5, 7:30 p.m.
• Speaker, Thursday, March 31, 7:30 p.m., church. Father Eugene Lauer will present a reflection on Lent.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 9 a.m.

St. Fidelis, Lyndora/Meridian
• Education series, “Called to Action by the Holy Spirit,” Sundays, 9-10 a.m., CCD building. Speaker and topic schedule: March 13, “Basics of Social Justice and Common Prejudices vs. the Poor,” presented by Dr. Edward Brett and Sister Sally Witt; March 20, “Clothe the Naked and Feed the Hungry,” presented by Caroline Liptak, Len Zadecky and Anna Marie Knoll; March 27, “Give Drink to the Thirsty — Marcellus Shale Water Issues”; April 3, “Visit the Imprisoned,” presented by Sister Judith Krantz, and “Shelter the Homeless,” presented by Al Lane; April 10, “Visit the Sick,” presented by Dorothy Staab.
• Meditative Stations for individuals will be set up in the parish hall at the Meridian site, on April 2 and 9 in the evening; all Sundays, April 3 and 10, all day; and Mondays April 4 and 11 in the afternoon.
• Penance service, Monday, April 18, 6:30 p.m., Meridian site.
• Stations of the Cross, Wednesdays of Lent, 6 p.m., Meridian site, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 6 p.m., Lyndora site.

Holy Sepulcher, Glade Mills
• Ladies forum, Ash Wednesday, March 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Includes Mass, prayer, reflection and light lunch.
• Penance service, Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 7 p.m.

St. Mary of the Assumption, Herman
• Mass, with prayers for healing, Sunday, March 6, 3 p.m. Father William Kiel is celebrant. Confessions at 2 p.m.
• Penance service, Tuesday, April 5, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Wednesdays, March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7 and 14, 7 p.m.

Mater Dolorosa, Chicora
• Performance, “Sermon on the Mount,” by actor Frank Runyeon, Thursday, March 31, 7 p.m., church. Also features “Hollywood vs. Faith: The Three Other Beatitudes.” Call 724-445-2847.

St. Michael, Butler
• St. Anthony novena, Tuesdays, March 15, through Tuesday, June 7, 9:15 a.m. (following 8:45 a.m. Mass).
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, including Good Friday, 7 p.m.

St. Peter, Slippery Rock
• Mass and soup luncheon, Wednesdays of Lent (following Ash Wednesday), noon, Parish Center.
• Lenten series, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Parish Center. Schedule of topics: March 16, Twilight Issues (health care directives, living wills and funeral planning); March 23, 30 and April 6, “Understanding the Catechism of the Catholic Church,” led by Professor John Hicks; April 13, “Unpacking the New Mass Translation,” led by Dr. Edwin Christmann and Charles Krumsiek; April 20, Seder dinner.
• Movie, for families, “Reluctant Saint,” Friday, March 18, 7-9 p.m., Parish Center.
• 40-hour famine, for youth, Friday, March 25, through Saturday, March 26, Parish Center. Includes 40 hours of fasting, activities and prayer.
• Evening prayer, Wednesdays of Lent (following Ash Wednesday), 6-6:20 p.m., parish center.
• Stations of the Cross, schedule: Fridays March 11 and April 1, 4 p.m., St. Peter Church, 670 S. Main St.; Fridays, March 18 and April 8, 6:30 p.m., Parish Center, 342 Normal Ave.; Fridays March 25 and April 15, 6:30 p.m., St. Anthony Church, 232 Boyers Road, Forestville.

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GREENE COUNTY

St. Hugh, Carmichaels, and
Our Lady of Consolation, Nemacolin
• Mass of healing, in honor of St. Joseph, Friday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. rosary, 7 p.m. Mass, St. Hugh.
• Penitential service, Monday, April 18, 7 p.m., St. Hugh.
• Adoration, Fridays of Lent, noon-5:30 p.m.
• Confessions and Mass, Wednesdays of Lent, 6 p.m. confession, 6:30 p.m. Mass.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 6 p.m., St. Hugh.

St. Ann, Waynesburg• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.

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LAWRENCE COUNTY

St. Camillus, Neshannock Township
• Penance service, Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m.
• Seder meal, Sunday, April 17, 5 p.m., hall.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 7 p.m.

Holy Redeemer, Ellwood City
• Quick journey through the Bible, Wednesdays, Feb. 16, through April 13, 6:30 p.m., ministry center, 603 Bridge St.
• Scripture reflection, Matthew: 26-28: Jesus’ Life-giving Death, Mondays, March 7-April 1, 6:30 p.m., ministry center.
• Mass, with guest priest leading prayer and reflection, Tuesdays of Lent, starting March 15, 7 p.m., church, 415 Fourth St.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m., church.
• Palm braiding, 6:30 p.m., ministry center. Date to be announced. Call 724-758-5562.

St. James the Apostle, New Bedford
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 7 p.m.

St. Joseph the Worker, New Castle
• Adult education, “The Bible and the Sacraments,” Tuesdays, March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 and 19, 7-8:30 p.m., hall.
• Stations of the Cross, Thursdays of Lent, 7 p.m., church.

Queen of Heaven, Koppel
• Evening of reflection, based upon the Sorrowful Mysteries of the rosary, featuring Scripture and song, Wednesday, March 30, 7 p.m., church.
• Penance service, Friday, April 15, 7 p.m. Following service, several priests available for confession.
• Stations of the Cross, followed by Benediction, Fridays, March 11, 18, 25, April 1 and 8, 7 p.m.

St. Vincent de Paul, New Castle
• Program, “Brandon’s Story,” Sunday, March 20, 2 p.m., Social Hall. A presentation on the importance of family prayer life.
• Living stations of the Cross, Sunday, April 10, 2 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m.

St. Vitus, New Castle
• Prayer service, “In His Arms,” Wednesday, March 30, 7 p.m. A service for those who are suffering a loss or hardship.
• Penance service, Tuesday, April 19, 7 p.m., Wednesdays, April 20, 1:30 and 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday). 7 p.m.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

St. Alphonsus, McDonald
• Education series, Tuesdays for seven weeks, starting March 15, 7-8 p.m., in parish’s John Paul II Center. Father Walter Sobon will teach about Old Testament history, and stories from the creation account to the fall of the northern kingdoms and its prophets.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays, March 11, 25, April 8, (other weeks of Lent it will be at St. Patrick in Oakdale), 7 p.m.

St. Francis of Assisi, Finleyville
• Mission: Saturday March 12-Wednesday, March 16. Schedule: All weekend Masses; Sunday at 7 p.m.; daily 8:30 a.m. Mass; 7-8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

St. Hilary, Washington
• Stations of the Cross, Wednesdays of Lent, 6 p.m.

Immaculate Conception, Washington
• Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 8, 6:30-8:45 p.m., church and hall.
• Evening of reflection, Monday, April 11, 6:30 p.m. Father Jim Gretz will present “The Nature of Liturgical Ministry and Ministry for the Celebration of Mass.”
• Reconciliation service: Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church in Claysville; Monday, April 18, 7 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, 119 W. Chestnut St., Washington.
• Living Stations of the Cross, Friday, March 18 and April 1, 7 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church.
• Living Stations of the Cross walk, John F. Kennedy School gym, 111 W. Spruce St.
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church.

Mary, Mother of the Church, Charleroi
• Adult education series, Mondays, March 28 and April 4, 7 p.m. Dr. Maureen Crossen, associate professor of theology at Carlow University, will speak on “The Holy Week Triduum: The Power and Wisdom of God.”
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m., with Mass preceding stations at 6:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes, Burgettstown
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent, 7 p.m., church.

St. Patrick, Canonsburg
• Parish mission. Dates and times to be announced. For information, call 724-745-6560.
• Presentation, youth Mass, with contemporary band, exposition, adoration and Benediction, Sunday, March 27. Schedule: 2 p.m., Leah Darrow’s Presentation, “Beauty and the Cross — From the Runway to the Rosary”; 3:45 p.m., exposition, adoration and Benediction; 5 p.m. youth Mass with contemporary band; 6 p.m. reception. Free-will offering accepted. Call 724-745-6560.
• Adoration, Tuesday, April 5, noon exposition, followed by adoration until 7 p.m., with sung vespers and Benediction.
• Penance service, Wednesday, April 20, 7 p.m.
• Sung vespers, Tuesdays, March 15, 22, 29, April 5 and 12, 7 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross, Friday 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 and 15, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. (except March 11).
• Living Stations of the Cross, Friday, March 11, 7 p.m.

Transfiguration, Monongahela
• Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 7 p.m. children’s Stations of the Cross, 1 p.m., with participation by Madonna Catholic Regional School students.

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