• CCD Teachers needed
    We are in need of additional teachers for faith formation. Please pray about the opportunity to help young people in the journey of faith. For more information, contact Ms. Donna Lew-Buechel at dlew-buechel@stisidorethefarmer.org or 724-695-2146.
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  • Bishop Zubik's statement on the Pope's civil union comments
    Click here to read a statement from Bishop Zubik regarding Pope Francis's recent comments on civil unions.
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  • Martina Spiritual Renewal Center
    The Sisters of the Holy Spirit run a retreat center in West View. They host various retreats and other programs throughout the year. For more information, please click here.
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  • Latest from the Diocese
    Please click here to see several Catholic resources from the Diocese regarding the upcoming election.
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  • High School Youth Group
    The High School Youth Ministry page has been updated. It has a calendar of events as well as many other resources. All youth in grades 8 - 12 are welcome to participate! Click here for more info.
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  • Death of Fr. Sobon
    Rev. Walter Sobon, who was the pastor of St. Alphonsus and St. Patrick from 2008 - 2011, passed away on August 20, 2020. In your charity, please pray for the repose of his soul. "Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen."
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  • Knights of Columbus Seminarian Fundraiser
    The Knights of Columbus Council #3440 is hosting a football sweepstakes fundraiser to support seminarians. Click here for info. on how to participate.
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  • Addiction Recovery Ministry
    CALIX and the Addiction Recovery Ministry sponsor a Holy Hour every second Tuesday at 7pm at Madonna of Jerusalem Church, 9th Street, Sharpsburg, PA. Click here for more info. on all the initiatives and resources that these groups have to offer.
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  • Scam Alert!
    If anyone emails you claiming to be Fr. Harry or another parish staff member, and asks you to purchase gift cards for the poor, this is a scam! Please disregard the email.
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  • Reminder about COVID protocols
    Click the link to see some reminders from the Diocese regarding how to keep each other safe during Mass.
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  • July 26 update from Fr. Harry
    Click here to see a letter from Fr. Harry that appeared in the July 26 bulletin.
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  • July 19 update from Fr. Harry
    Click Here to read a letter from Fr. Harry that appeared in the July 19 bulletin.
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  • West Allegheny Parking Lot Masses have moved!
    Beginning the weekend of Aug. 1/2, the Sunday Masses at WA High School Parking Lot will be discontinued. Instead, the 8am and 10am Masses will be held in St. Columbkille Church. Those who wish may still attend Mass from their car in the church parking lot. Reservations are required to be seated in church. Click the link for more info.
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  • Announcement for those with Parish Share Pledge Card Reminders
    The remaining balance of your 2020 Parish Share pledge to St. Alphonsus Church, St. Columbkille Church, and St. Patrick Church will now appear as your Total Gift amount for St. Isidore the Farmer Parish on your Parish Share pledge reminder cards. This will ensure your balance due on the reminder card is accurate going forward. Thank you for your continued generosity.
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  • New App
    Our Parish has a brand new app! It's not just another place to find parish info. It can help grow your faith! Search for "myparish app" in the Google Play Store or App Store, and download it for free! Click the link for more info.
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  • Update on response to pandemic
    We have prayerfully decided to focus our limited resources on making sure that all liturgical activities (Mass, small funerals, small baptisms, etc.) can continue. All non-liturgical parish activities and meetings (Ladies of Charity meetings, fish fry, senior citizen's lunch, etc.) have been cancelled until further notice.
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  • Info. on Food Assistance
    If you need help with food, or you would like to help provide food for others, please click the link for more info.
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  • Update to schedule of when churches are open
    Beginning July 1, a new schedule of when our churches will be open for private prayer will go into effect. St. Columbkille will be open every Wednesday from 9am - 3pm. Our Lady of Lourdes will be open every Friday from 9am - 3pm. These will be the only times throughout the week that our churches will be open during the day for private prayer.
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  • Clarification on Envelopes
    By now, most parishioners have received July's envelopes, addressed to St. Isidore the Farmer Parish. Starting July 1, all six of our churches become part of the new St. Isidore the Farmer Parish. So, when donating to the parish after July 1, all checks should be made out to "St. Isidore the Farmer Parish," rather than the individual church one attends. Thank you for your generosity.
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  • Death of Fr. Trzeciakowski
    Fr. Edward Trzeciakowski, former pastor of St. Alphonsus and Our Lady of Lourdes, passed away. Click the link to learn about the funeral arrangements.
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