Sts. Martha & Mary Parish

06/03/2026

Mass of Healing & Discernment
A Night of Prayer, Praise, and Healing celebrated by the Fraternity of Priests

Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 7:00 PM
St. Richard Church

- Prayers for Discernment & Healing
- Individual Prayer with Priests and Blessed Oil
- All are Welcome — Seek the Spirit

Please note: While this is a beautiful opportunity for personal healing prayer with blessed oil, it is not the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

06/02/2026

Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession this Sunday at St. Catherine of Sweden Church.

Join Saints Martha & Mary Parish in celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ as we publicly honor Christ and witness to faith beyond church walls through a Eucharistic Procession.

Sunday, June 7
Following 11:30AM Mass
St. Catherine of Sweden Church

06/01/2026

Our parish flea market is almost here, with sale days on July 10th, 11th, and 12th! This beloved parish tradition is a wonderful opportunity to come together in fellowship, serve our community, and help make the event a great success.

Many volunteers are needed, so we invite you to join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:30 pm in the St. Richard Church Social Hall.

For volunteer and donation drop-off information, as well as sale dates and times visit https://smmpgh.org/flea-market

05/31/2026

Yesterday, Deacon Gabriel was ordained to the transitional diaconate, and today we were blessed to welcome him home to Saints Martha and Mary Parish for his very first preaching Mass assisting Father Bob Vular!

It was wonderful to see so many parishioners greeting and congratulating him after Mass. Please join us in keeping Deacon Gabriel in your prayers as he continues his ministry at Saint Jude Parish. We are so proud of you, Deacon Gabriel, and praying for you on this beautiful next step toward the priesthood!

More photos: https://smmpgh.org/photoalbums/deacon-gabriel-schoone-first-preaching-mass

05/31/2026

This week at Saints Martha & Mary Parish

SUNDAY, MAY 31
10:00 am Deacon Gabriel Schoone First Preaching & Reception (SR/SH)
12:45 pm Appalachia General Meeting (FH)
6:00 pm LifeTeen (SR)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
6:30 PM Flea Market Volunteer Mtg. (SR SH)

THURSDAY, JUNE 4
6:30 am Men’s Bible Study (222)
9:45 am Good News Bible Study (5A&B)
7:00 pm Hooked on Joy Bible Study

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

Congratulations to Deacon Gabriel Schoone!

Saints Martha & Mary Parish celebrates the ordination of Gabriel Schoone to the Transitional Diaconate! We thank God for his commitment and ask for your continued prayers as he takes this vital step toward priestly ordination.

All are invited to join us for Deacon Gabriel’s first preaching Mass, tomorrow, Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Richard Church.

A light reception will follow in the social hall.

05/27/2026

Join Saints Martha & Mary Parish in celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ as we publicly honor Christ and witness to faith beyond church walls through a Eucharistic Procession.

Sunday, June 7
Following 11:30AM Mass
St. Catherine of Sweden Church

05/26/2026

Happy 25th Ordination Anniversary, Father Bob Vular!

Today, we celebrate Father Bob’s Silver Jubilee. On May 26, 2001, he answered God’s call to the priesthood. Before entering the seminary, he actually worked as a regional RV and motor home salesman—proving that God calls us from all walks of life.

After serving at several parishes and as chaplain at North Catholic High School, he became the administrator of St. Catherine of Sweden and St. Richard in 2018. In 2021, he successfully guided their merger into the vibrant Saints Martha and Mary Parish we know and love today, where he continues to be our loving pastor!

Thank you, Father Bob, for saying "yes" to your vocation 25 years ago and for your incredible dedication to our parish community. Please keep Father Bob and all our clergy in your prayers, and continue to pray for an increase in vocations.

05/24/2026