Butler Area Catholic Parishes

Following the protocol set forth by the Diocese of Pittsburgh, this announcement is to inform you that two individuals who attended the 9am Easter Sunday Mass on April 4 at St. Michael the Archangel tested positive for COVID-19.

As you face the altar, the individuals were seated on the right side of the church about 10 rows back from the altar.

If you were seated in this section of the church during the Mass, you may have been exposed and therefore you should consider following the CDC guidelines of self-quarantining for 14 days from the date of potential exposure, which is April 4. If you experience any flu-like symptoms, please seek the advice of your doctor.

Our prayers are with these people and all who are affected by COVID-19.

This information was emailed to all who signed up for the Easter Mass at St. Michael and our staff called those who signed up without an email address. For the full content of the email / letter from Father Kevin, click here.
 

Blessed Easter

     Alleluia, and a continued Happy Easter to everyone!

     Thank you to everyone who helped decorate our churches, prepare our liturgies, and either attend in person or via watching on television or livestream.

     Thank you to everyone who sent us clergy team members Easter cards, food, and gifts!

     Your generosity is always very much appreciated.

Possible Parish Names

     The Final Five suggested parish names were submitted to Bishop Zubik during Holy Week. In order of preference -- based on your suggestions and rationale, and discussion amongst Finance and Pastoral Council members of our parishes -- the names are as follows:

1.  All Saints
2. Good Shepherd
3. Christ the King
4. Mary, Queen of All Nations
5. Blessed Sacrament

     Bishop Zubik will prayerfully discern which of these five names he deems most applicable to our Catholic community in Butler, and inform us of his decision by the end of May.

     Please keep in mind that there are other parish groupings scheduled to merge in July that might have submitted one or two of the aforementioned names that we submitted.

     We thank everyone who participated in the naming process.  It was evident that the suggestions were made prayerfully and with great excitement and hope for our future!

     I pray for you daily.

Yours in Christ,

Rev. Kevin C. Fazio

For other bulletin messages from Father Kevin, click here.