Thanks to everyone who supported
The St. Francis Relay for Life Team 
by purchasing chances to win tickets  to the
 
  March 7, 2012 
Penguins vs Maple Leafs
Hockey Game

Cheer on our Penguins and Fight Cancer!


The drawing is based on the Feb. 29 - Daily (Evening) Lottery Number
If you have the  winning number - please notify the parish office (412-828-4066)


The Relay for Life Team is made up of St. Pio Parish volunteers who generously give of their time to raise funds in the fight against cancer...your support is greatly appreciated!


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 Mark your calendar....




A family Mardis Gras
Tuesday, february 21, 2012
shrove tuesday

'' Shrove Tuesday got its name from the reconciliation
sought before Lent: to shrive is to hear confession, assign penance, and give absolution. One is shriven of guilt through repentance, making these days of glad tidings, sport, and merriment before the rigors of Lent.''
~From The Catholic Source Book
Copyright 2007 by Harcourt Religion Publishers 
at St. Francis of Assisi church
Dinner: 6 - 7 PM
Bonfire: 7 PM
Followed by a Prayer Service

An evening of food, treats for the children, and a prayer service to prepare for lent...
we will also have a bonfire( if weather conditions cooperate) to burn old palm and the old lectionaries

Please RSVP to the parish office @412-828-4066
with the # attending...Join us for a FAMILY celebration!
 



  

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Save the date...
for
the Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Parish
 Polish Fest
 Saturday, March 3, 2012
at
St. Edward Church
450 Walnut Street ~ Blawnox, PA  15238

The Polish Fest begins with the 4:00 PM Mass,
 beautiful Polish hymns with Jack Tady and the Tady Bears,
followed by a traditional Polish Dinner in the social hall, 
and more music with Jack Tady from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM!

Tickets are $10.00 per person and will be sold after all Masses
or can be purchased by calling the parish office at 412-828-4066.
*No tickets will be sold at the door.