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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…

October 15, 2025

Richard Hogue Replenishment Blood Drive Scheduled For November 8th

The annual Richard Hogue Memorial Blood Drive has been announced and scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Hogue was only 28 when his life was taken on November 16, 2013. At the time of his death, he resided in Enon Valley, worked for Nick Mars Construction as a carpenter, and was a member of the Ellwood City Eagles Club. A blood drive is held every year near the anniversary of Richard’s death so that a priceless gift can be given to other families in his honor according to his mother Debra Murdock.  This drive is held every…

October 3, 2025

Holy Name Society Installs New Members

The mission of Divine Grace Parish’s Holy Name Society at Holy Redeemer Church is to promote reverence for the sacred names of God and Jesus Christ and help members grow in holiness. They’re also growing in number. Society president Frank Aloi says 23 new members recently were installed, bringing total membership to nearly 100. Men are invited to join. All who belong must be firm believers of what the Catholic Church believes and teaches, and put these beliefs and teachings into practice in their daily lives. The Holy Name Society focuses on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, service…

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…

November 16, 2023

Holy Redeemer Holds Annual Memorial Mass & Tribute

On Sunday November 12th the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church’s Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council 11389 conducted its annual memorial Mass and commemorative tribute to their recently deceased members at Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. Following Mass, breakfast, including a memorial program, was held in the Catholic Center honoring their lives. Both Frank Aloi, President of the Holy Name Society and Hank Glogowski, Grand Knight of the KOC extended a warm welcome to the 60 family members and friends in attendance at the memorial program. Mr. Aloi’s welcoming remarks centered on our deceased…

October 25, 2023

Special Activities Group of the Holy Redeemer Church Celebrates 60th Anniversary

On Sunday, October 22, 2023, members of the Special Activities Group of the Holy Redeemer Church met to celebrate their 60th Anniversary. Fifty four members and their guests were present and enjoyed a meal of chicken marsala, beef tips, meatballs and pasta. John Biondi presented a history of the Special Activities Group (fondly called SAG). The Group was created in 1963 by parishioners who wanted to assist in funding non-budgeted items the school and church would need during a year. They created a year long raffle ticket that you could pay on a monthly basis. The ticket cost $120 with…

September 15, 2023

PHOTO: Installation Of New Holy Name Society Officers, Induction of New Members

Father James Wehner, pastor of Divine Grace Parish Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City, installed seven Holy Name Society (HNS) officers to a two-year term at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on September 10th. The officers installed included: Frank Aloi (President), Hank Glogowski (1st Vice President), Dave Manzo (2nd Vice President), Guy Calabro (3rd Vice President), Charles Santilo (Secretary), Lou Ferrario (Treasurer), Bob Crawford (Immediate past President). The installation ceremony also included the induction of 16 new members, the renewal of the HNS promises of the 20 current members in attendance, and the appointment of Deacon Joseph Ross as the Holy…

August 30, 2023

Holy Name Society Hosts Picnic & New Member Drive

ELLPORT – At their annual family picnic on August 16th at the Robert E. Rogers Memorial Park’s main shelter in Ellport, the Holy Name Society members and guests, gathered to celebrate friendship, fellowship and to welcome new members to the Society. Ten new Holy Name Society members attended the picnic. Pictured below includes three of the new members: Nick Carusone, Sam Teolis and Larry Krummert. Not pictured are new members; Arduino Nocera, Christopher Ream, Mike Loccisanno, Ray Gallenz, Gary Rozanski, Nick Mancini and Bob Sudano Holy Name Society incoming president, Frank Aloi welcomed the ten new members in attendance at…