Fr. Tom visited Mary of Nazareth Catholic School in White Oak to participate in the “Battle of the Books.” Fr. Tom read The Mitten and The Big Cheese to the students. The school voted for their favorite book and The Big Cheese won.

Ava Elizabeth Kelsch was Baptized on March 30 at St. Michael Church by the Rev. Thomas J. Burke.

The second of three scrutinies for our OCIA happened Saturday, March 29 at St. Michael Church. Please pray for our OCIA candidates as they continue their journey.

Fr. Tom and Seminarian Luke recently visited the residents of the Retirement Residence of Glassport. Fr. Tom gave the Sacrament of Anointing and Seminarian Luke gave them Holy Communion.

Fr. Tom enjoys some Fish Fry time with his parents Marge and Bill Burke.

The first of three scrutinies for our OCIA began Saturday, March 22 at St. Eugene Church. Please pray for our OCIA candidates as they continue their journey.

Niall Barry Campbell was Baptized on March 22 at St. Michael Church by Deacon John E. Ragan.

Two roofing contractors recently visited the Queen of the Rosary Campus to inspect the various roof leaks in the church and rectory. Fr. Tom even climbed the ladder to get a good look. Dave Schmidt from The Diocesan Office of Property and Planning is assisting with the project. Fr. Tom, Tony Hutskow, Kevin Hopkins and Darla Losteter also were present for the roofing bids.

Fr. Tom celebrated First Reconciliation for the Second Graders at Providence Heights Alpha School in McCandless on Wednesday, March 12. They will receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday May 3.