The St. Joseph the Worker Flea Market will be held at St. Maurice Church on September 11 and 18 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. (Head to the basement under the church!)

We are now accepting registrations for the St. Joseph the Worker Religious Education Program for grades Pre K through 8th. Complete details may be found on the CCD page under the Faith tab of the website or by clicking on the CCD button above.

To register for any of the new choirs of St. Joseph the Worker, or for more information,  click the button below.

Bishop David A. Zubik is overjoyed to join all the Catholic bishops of Pennsylvania in reinstating the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, starting August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Sunday, July 25, 2021 1:00pm-5:00pm at St.. John Fisher

Our normal 8:00 AM Mass will not be held on the following dates but there will be a Communion Service led by a deacon at the same time and location: Tuesday, July 20, 8:00 AM - St. Colman Wednesday, July 21, 8:00 AM - St. John Fisher Thursday, July 22, 8:00 AM - Madonna del Castello

Join our ringers at St. John Fisher Church* as they share an exciting mix of music from some of our older selections to pieces that will be brand new to all audience members. This is our new music ministry's first live concert event!
When: Sunday, June 13th at 2:00 p.m.
Where: St. John Fisher Church
Also live streamed at St. Joseph the Worker's YouTube channel: www.YouTube.com/c/SJWPitt
*33 Lewin Lane, Churchill PA. Socially distanced seating will be available for those who prefer it. Masks are required for all attendees who are not fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

Special Thanks to all of the donors who provided the beautiful flowers for Easter this year! Click on this link for a full list of donors.

Deadline for registration is Thursday, April 29th!
St. Joseph the Worker Feast Day Special Mass Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021, 12 p.m., Word of God Church, Bishop David Zubik, Main Celebrant. Registration is required and opens on Saturday, April 17, 2021.
The registration link is: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJWFeastDayMass
Seating is limited on a first come, first serve basis until maximum capacity is reached. No exception can be made due to covid restrictions.

Wednesday, April 28 7 PM
Live-streamed on website too!
Word of God Church (Swissvale)
Presented by Fr. Michael Ackerman

Easter Vigil 2021
St. Joseph the Worker Parish
Pastor: Father Frank Almade
Celebrant: Fr. Jeremy Mohler
Concelebrants: Father Martin Barkin and Father Daniel Aboagye-Adjei
Deacons Herb Riley and Joe Dougherty Jeff McLaughlin, Diaconate candidate
Eric James Ross
Catechumen Eric was Baptized, Confirmed and received First Communion His sponsor is Mary Ellen Ross
Anthony John DelloStritto
Candidate Anthony completed his Sacraments of Initiation with Confirmation and First Communion His sponsor is Stephanie Spinelli
Eric and Anthony, their sponsors, our clergy and RCIA Team (composed of Cece Stack, Paul Osterman, Mike Matthysse, Jordan Clair, Brian Hall, Mary Diaddigo and Cheryl Kirkland) have been praying, learning and growing about our Catholic Faith for over a year in preparation for this Mass which brought them all fully into the Church. Although their journey with the RCIA team will soon be over, they are really just beginning their faith journey. Please continue to pray and encourage Anthony and Eric.

Thursday, April 15th after the 8 am Mass at Madonna del Castello, 2021 So. Braddock, Swissvale. Cleaning the pews and woodwork. Materials provided as needed. Join us for as little or as long as you can. Madonna Clean-up Coordinators, Marcia Murello and Kathy Wreath, will confirm details with participants. Registration required by noon, Tuesday, April 13th, by contacting Deacon Ron at 412.273.9122 or rdemblowski@sjwpitt.org. Please share the name(s) of the people participating, the ages of children involved, phone number, email if available, tools and supplies you can bring, questions. The St. Maurice clean-up is Saturday, May 22nd. Watch for the clean-up dates at other churches. Remember, St. Joseph was a Worker!

There is no need to register for an Easter Mass: Please recall that there is no obligation to attend. Please use prudence when deciding to attend in light of your health and vaccination status. The 8:30 PM and 10 AM Masses will be live-streamed.

March 12, 2021 - Stations of the Cross at St. Colman with the Bishop and Seminarians.

Virtual Ecumenical Lenten Service: "Writing on Our Hearts" Jeremiah 31:31-34. Airs Wednesday, March 17, 7pm Swissvale Ministerium Facebook page. Offerings benefit the Emergency Relief Fund.

If you were taking Communion to the homebound last March or are doing it now, please contact Deacon Ron at 412.273.9122 or rdemblowski@sjwpitt.org and give your name, contact information, and the name(s) and contact information of the people you were/are visiting. Also indicate if you plan to continue or not. Note, if you plan to continue, there is a short orientation that can be done by e/mail. If you would like to begin taking Communion to the Homebound or want Communion brought to you. Please contact Deacon Ron with your name and contact information. Deadline, noon on Friday, April 9th.

Saturday, March 27th at 9 am in St. Colman Church (100 Tri-Boro Ave., Turtle Creek). We will be wiping down pews, altars and stations. Lunch provided. Tools and materials provided as needed. Join us for as little or as long as you can. St. Colman Clean-up Coordinator, Sue Buchholz, will confirm details with participants. Registration required by noon, March 25th, by contacting Deacon Ron at 412.273.9112 or remblowski@sjwpitt.org. Please share the name(s) of the people participating, the ages of children involved, phone number, email if available, tools and supplies you can bring, questions. We plan to work at every church as coordinators volunteer. Currently, we need coordinators for Good Shepherd, Madonna, Sacred Heart, and Word of God. Please contact Deacon Ron for more information if you can consider serving as a coordinator. Watch for the clean-up dates at other churches. Remember, St. Joseph was a Worker!

Order forms will be in our Parish Bulletin starting the weekend of April 11 through the weekend of May 2. The order deadline is May 7. We will be offering for flats and ½ flats (32 & 16 flowers respectively) of 13 different varieties of flowers in several colors, 4.5” potted Geraniums in 4 colors, and hanging baskets. Order forms may be submitted by mail to the Parish office or putting them in the collection basket on Sunday.  The sale is sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of America and the Knights of Columbus to benefit the Parish and the sponsoring organizations."

An updated list of all Parish Lenten Activities are listed here

40 Days for Life Began on Ash Wednesday and ends on Sunday, March 28th. Our parish is invited to unite with Christian churches in the Pittsburgh area to pray and fast to end abortion. Our parishes will also stand in peaceful prayer vigil at the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic 933 Liberty Avenue on Saturday, March 27, from 11 am to 1 pm. Join us for all or part of the time. If you cannot join us physically, please support us with your prayers. You may also participate on any day between now and March 28th. There are information flyers in the literature racks and tables.. To sign up or for questions: Deacon Ron, 412.273.9122 or rdemblowski@sjwpitt.org.