By Matthew Peaslee

A local Catholic pastor has been appointed to one of the highest roles within the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The Rev. Mark Eckman, currently pastor of Resurrection Parish in Bethel Park/Upper St. Clair, will become an auxiliary bishop for the diocese.   His new role will begin on Jan. 11, 2022.

Looking for a church?   Please make a visit to Fellowship Alliance Church in Elizabeth.  We are your community church. Everyone invited, everyone welcome.  Providing Biblical solutions to life's complex problems.  Sunday School at 9:30 AM, and Morning worship at 10:30 AM.  Nursery available.  Handicap accessible.   Fellowship Alliance Church is located at 234 Simpson Howell in Elizabeth, PA 15037.  Visit our website for more information: www.faceliz.com or e-mail us at alliancefellowship@yahoo.com.

The Fall Bible Study series will begin on Friday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.  The six-week study will examine the teaching of God's word on "Success:  What does it mean to be successful?"  The series will include study on Success as Power, Success as Wealth, Success as Status, Success as Happiness, Success as Self-fulfillment, and Success as Service.  All are welcome to join them for this study series. Read more...

By Matthew Peaslee

A group of young adults from across the South Hills area had an important job this summer. This group of men helped the maintenance crew of Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish with manual labor, various construction projects and general upkeep of the parish grounds – which includes St. Albert the Great Church in Baldwin and St. Sylvester Church in Brentwood. St. Wendelin and St. Basil in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood are also part of Blessed Trinity Parish. The maintenance crew of the parish includes Jeff Jenney, Len Lis, Gene Werner and Phil Siar.