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September 11, 2026

Young Voices Again Filling The Halls Of Former St. Agatha Catholic School

This past Sunday, Father Jim Wehner, pastor of Divine Grace Parish, blessed Rosie’s Daycare Center in Ellwood City, located in the former St. Agatha Catholic School at 603 Bridge Street. Owner Mackenzie Annarumo had asked for the blessing and prayers that Jesus and the Blessed Mother will watch over the children and staff. Annarumo opened the daycare facility in late 2025. “Ellwood City is my home. My husband grew up here too,” Annarumo said in December 2025. “There’s a huge need for quality childcare everywhere, and Ellwood needed it—so I did everything I could to meet that need.” St. Agatha…

August 4, 2026

Divine Grace Parish Family Festival Set For This Weekend

Divine Grace Parish will host its annual Family Festival from Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at its Saint Ferdinand Church location in Cranberry Township, PA. This fun-filled community event is open to the public, with upwards of 20,000 people expected to visit. The festival, which has been held at Saint Ferdinand for more than 60 years, is vital to raising funds for parish ministries and outreach, and for building community, according to Fr. Jim Wehner, pastor. Divine Grace Parish again offers carnival rides and games, in addition to a wide range of entertainment and activities. Festival goers…

June 18, 2026

Divine Grace Parish Altar Server Appreciation Tribute

On a morning brimming with joy, celebration, and gratitude, Divine Grace Parish’s Holy Name Society gathered on Sunday, June 14th at the 9:00 a.m. Mass for the annual Altar Server Appreciation Tribute at Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. Attendance at that Mass included the parish’s congregation, along with Holy Name Society members. Senior Priest Father John Gallagher celebrated the Mass. The Mass celebration included an announcement of the names of the three altar servers honored. A keepsake recognition plaque, inscribed with their many years of faithful service at the Masses and other ceremonies throughout the liturgical years, was then…

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…

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