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February 16, 2026

Fish Fry At Holy Redeemer Catholic Center On Wednesday

Lent Fish Fry Season Is Here! Divine Grace Parish will host a fish fry on Ash Wednesday, February 18th from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Center, 311 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City. Come enjoy golden fried or bake fish, mac and cheese, cole slaw, and a slice of cake. Dine in or take out. Dinners are $16, Sandwiches are $10, and extra sides are $3. Those attending are asked to enter from the parking lot center door. Due to rising food costs the parish needs extra support — fish prices are up 75% in just two years….

December 2, 2025

From ESPN to the Priesthood: Father Anthony Federico To Share His Journey At Holy Redeemer

From ESPN to the Priesthood, Father Anthony Federico shares his journey at our Parish Advent Mission at Holy Redeemer Church. Holy Redeemer Church will be hosting Father Anthony Federico on Tuesday, December 9th and Wednesday, December 10th. Author, speaker and co-host of the podcast Practically Catholic, Father Anthony will share his compelling story and a bold mission–“to pray for a thousand priests, a thousand deacons, a thousand religious sisters, and a thousand strong Catholic marriages.” Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. From ESPN to the Priesthood: How the Eucharist Changed My Life Wednesday, December 10th at 9:00 a.m. Father Anthony…

August 27, 2025

Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church Holy Name Society annual picnic & new member drive

Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church Holy Name Society recently hosted a picnic and new member drive. Holy Name Society president, Frank Aloi welcomed the attendees and guests at the picnic, which included the seven most recent HNS members in attendance. Mr. Aloi went on to say: “while our Society offers many opportunities for service and outreach, the principal emphasis is on promoting love for God, reverence for His Holy Name, prayer, and Christian fellowship by performing the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. ” Meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month from September thru June after…

June 6, 2025

Altar Server Appreciation Tribute At Holy Redeemer Church

On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Divine Grace Parish’s Holy Name Society gathered for the annual Altar Server Appreciation Tribute at Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. It was a morning brimming with joy, celebration, and gratitude at the 9 a.m. Mass. Attendance at that Mass included the parish’s parishioners, the four honored senior high school altar servers and their parents along with over 50 plus Holy Name Society members who, along with the parish, sponsors the appreciation tribute. Pastor James Wehner was the principal celebrant assisted by Deacons Joseph Ross (HNS Chaplin), and Deacon Eric Pintar. At the Mass celebration a…

April 16, 2025

Riverside Lions Club Provides Community Support Updates

The Riverside Lions Club continues its community support through various programs and donations. The club offers a series of updates below spotlighting their recent efforts: The club started off the new segment by participating in a District Soup Assembly. Under the supervision of PDG’s Jeff and Maria Laudermilk (Riverside/Hopewell Lions) members from different clubs in the District met at the Butler Blind Association to assemble the equivalent of 9000 dry soup meals. The saying “many hands make light work” was never more true than in this instance. After a two hour set-up, approximately 55 people showed up Saturday and completed…

March 12, 2025

Divine Grace Parish Hosts A Lenten Morning of Reflection

A Lenten Morning of Reflection was coordinated by the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Name Society (HNS) on Saturday, March 1st. Appropriately, that service was held four days prior to Ash Wednesday March 5th which marks the beginning of the Lenten season and the first day of the liturgical season of Lent. Frank Aloi, President of the Holy Name Society gave the welcome and explained the purpose of the Lenten reflection program which was to reflect on Jesus going into the wilderness for 40 days and forty nights to prepare for his public ministry by resisting temptation by the devil thru…

February 7, 2024

Community Baby Shower To Be Hosted By Divine Grace Parish

A FREE community baby shower will be hosted by Divine Grace Parish (Holy Redeemer) in April. The shower is taking place on Sunday, April 14th at St Ferdinand Church in Cranberry Township. Pregnant and new moms in need of items are encourages to attend this event scheduled to take place from 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. The event features welcome gifts, raffles, appetizers and dessert, informational speakers, great giveaways, and community resources.  Need babysitting? Please indicate on your RSVP form. Space is limited and RSVP is required.  RSVP online by February 18th at www.divinegracepgh.org/walking-with-moms St Ferdinand Church is located at 2535…

January 12, 2024

EC Wolves Club Den Provides Donations

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II met on Wednesday January 10, 2024 at the Connequenessing Country Club. At the meeting they presented a donation of $500 to the Ellwood City Meals on Wheels Program. Director Terry Crespo thanked the Wolves Club for their continued support of the important community program where thirty citizens receive meals Monday through Friday. Due to donations like theirs the program has not had to raise the costs to the participants. Wolves Club members serve as drivers and meal preparers. There is a need for drivers to deliver the meals. It takes one hour of…

June 19, 2023

Divine Grace Parish Food Bank Receives Proclamation

Mayor Anthony J. Court proudly presented a proclamation to Divine Grace Ministerium Social Services and Food Bank on Wednesday, June 14th. Divine Grace is a ministry to feed and give aid to less fortunate. “They have provided outstanding service and dedication to our community for over 30 years,” said Mayor Court in an emailed statement. PICTURED BELOW:(Left to right) Father Jim Wehner (Pastor), Jan Baur (Director), Cathy DeBlaso (Director), Mayor Anthony Court, Gaetano Calabro, Hank Glogowski, Jr.

April 20, 2023

Knights Of Columbus Provided Donation To Divine Grace

The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council 11389 provided a $500 donation to the Divine Grace Ministerium Social Services this week Pictured below and receiving the check are Jan Baur and Cathy DeBlaso, co-directors of Social Services. Hank Glogowski, Grand Knight and Social Services Volunteer is on the right. The Knights of Columbus support the Social Services financially as well as providing volunteers to unload food trucks, bag food for distribution and distribute food to 350 area families on a regular basis. Last year, a new sign was donated and installed at the Divine Grace Parish Ministerium Social Services Office…