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Clergy & Staff
Pastor Rev. Alan N. Polczynski
724-845-8191 ext #18
Senior Priest Active Rev. Michael Sciberras
724-845-8191 ext #15
Pastoral Assistant to the Homebound Sr. Mercy Francis, SMI
724-845-2828
Regional Youth Ministry Director Heather Hensley
724-335-9877 ext #6206
Business Manager Melissa Anderson
724-845-8191 ext #14
Secretary & Bulletin Editor Sharon Robson
724-845-8191 ext #10
Music Director Patti Donghia Albert
Mass Schedule
SUNDAY MASSES:
Saturday: 4:00 PM
Sundays: 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM
WEEKDAYS:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 AM
Youth Ministry Calendar and Registration Forms are under construction. Please visit Christ the King Parish website at ctkleechburg.org. Thank you for your patience.
Eucharistic Revival
In addition to remembering and praying for those who have died, Bishop Kulick challenges the faithful this November to visit their graves. It is also important to attend Mass and receive the Eucharist. These rituals of memorial can unite us to our departed loves ones. #eucharisticrevival
Reconciliation Services and Mass Schedule for Advent and Nativity of the Lord
Adult Bible Study
Beginning Thursday, September 7th, we will study Psalms: The school of prayer. The 11 week study will be held in the Discipleship Center of Mount Saint Peter Parish at 1:00 PM. Contact Heather Hensley in the parish office for more information.
Beginning Tuesday, September 19th, we will study Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer. The 8 week study will be held at Saint Margaret Mary in room B1 at 1:00 PM. Contact Heather Hensley in the parish office for more information.
Youth Ministry
Western Westmoreland Catholic Youth Ministry will begin weekly gatherings soon! Grades 9-12 will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 at Saint Margaret Mary in Lower Burrell. Our first high school gathering will be on Tuesday, September 12th.
Grades 6-8 will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 at Saint Margaret Mary in Lower Burrell. Our first middle school youth ministry will be on Wednesday, September 13th.
Come join us for fun, fellowship, and food!
For more information, or to register your child for youth ministry, contact Heather Hensley in the parish office.
Giving
Donate online to St. Gertrude Parish by clicking below.
Child-Protection Clearances
ALL LITURGICAL VOLUNTEERS, COUNCIL MEMBERS, COLLECTION COUNTERS, FOOD MAKERS, AND ANY OTHER PARISH VOLUNTEER:
Check your clearances! The following must be RENEWED every 5 years:
- Virtus update: Recertification, 5th Edition – OR – “Keeping the Promise Alive 3.0”
- PA Criminal History Check
- PA Child Abuse Check
- Volunteer Affidavit – OR – Fingerprint Certification (if you have them through an employer)
How to acquire your clearances/renewals:https://www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/youth-protection/Pages/childservices.aspx
The following are/were done once only and do NOT have to ever be renewed:
- Virtus: Protecting God’s Children
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct
Copies of renewed clearances must be returned to the parish office as soon as possible.