St. Bartholomew Holy Name Society

05/13/2024

From today’s Gospel reading

03/02/2023

So many in our world casually and easily take the Lord’s name in vain. Using it in frustration and anger - as an obscenity.

This short 16-minute podcast centers on the name of Jesus Christ, the name above all other names. If you take a few minutes and listen, it may just open your heart to change how you use the Lord’s name.

Blessed be the Holy Name of Jesus Christ!

📖 Follow along with the official Catechism in a Year Reading Plan (https://AscensionPress.com/CIY)Together with Fr. Mike, we examine the name above every o...

02/23/2023

Gospel of the Day (Matthew 6,1-6.16-18)

Jesus said to his disciples: "Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.
When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise of others. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.
But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing,
so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.
When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.
But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.
When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. They neglect their appearance, so that they may appear to others to be fasting. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.
But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
so that you may not appear to be fasting, except to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you."

11/23/2022

MEATBALLS!

We had a spur of the moment meatball session!

Just in time for Christmas. $8/quart. We’ve got 75 quarts. First come, first served.

Contact the parish office at 724-962-7130.

02/13/2022

GO TO CHURCH ANYWAY

If you're having s*x before marriage, go to church anyway.

If you are a drug addict trying to beat addiction, go to church anyway.

If you were out drunk all night the night before, go to church anyway.

If you aren't sure what gender you prefer, go to church anyway.

If you can't quit that disgusting habit, go to church anyway.

CHURCH is a HOSPITAL for the BROKEN, LOST, EMPTY, CONFUSED, DESPERATE, and REJECTED.

Every sinner has a future, and every saint has a past.

How do we break the chains of addiction and bo***ge?
By prayer...

There isn't a single person in the 4 walls of the church that doesn't have something they hate or regret about their past.

We've all made mistakes and will continue to,
BUT His Grace is enough.

There are things that I'd never want to admit out loud about myself, but God knows.
And He loves me nonetheless. Repentance is not when you cry, but when you change.

So whatever you've done, whatever you're doing,
whatever you will do...
it might just change your life if...
YOU GO TO CHURCH ANYWAY.

From online sources

09/06/2021

It’s been awhile but we were back in the kitchen today! After 20 months, it’s time for our homemade meatball sandwiches!

Come see us from 10am until we sell out!

08/14/2021

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