Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Friday 11:00am - 2:00pm (lunch)
Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm (breakfast only)
Indoor dining and takeout service available.

Free Community Meals Thursdays at 5:30pm

The Knead Community Café located in downtown New Kensington is committed to serving healthy dining options using fresh, local, and minimally processed ingredients as much as possible. The Knead’s philosophy is that all patrons are entitled to enjoy nutritious food and be treated with dignity regardless of their ability to pay.

Want to learn more? Check out the links below!

Knead Community Cafe Website
Knead Community Cafe Facebook page
Knead Community Cafe Instagram Page

Store Hours
Thursdays: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Saturdays: 11:00AM - 1:00PM

Location: 1129 Leishman Avenue, New Kensington, PA
The entrance is at the corner of Kenneth Avenue and Locust Street.

Looking for an affordable education solution in the Alle-Kiski Valley? Private, Catholic education is available from preschool through high school at Mary Queen of Apostles School (MQA) in New Kensington and Saint Joseph High School (SJHS) in Natrona Heights.

Click here to learn more about our regional award-winning Catholic schools: Mary Queen of Apostles School (for grades Pre-K through 8) and St. Joseph High School.

Fridays in Lent (February 20 - March 27)
11:00AM-2:00PM & 3:00PM-7:00PM
Marble Hall
Eat-In and Take-Out

The Mt. St. Peter Fish Fry is baaaack!

First Fry is Friday, February 20, and runs every Friday through March 27.

Hours this year are 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Enjoy the full menu (eat-in or take-out) featuring all items from previous years.

Click here to see the full menu including prices.

For Take-Out orders call 724-335-1458. Take-Out orders will be accepted from 10:00AM-6:15PM. All orders must be picked up by 6:30 PM.

Take some time to prepare yourself mentally and spiritually for Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection by celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We have four upcoming Regional Lenten Penance Services that you can take part in. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Tuesday, March 17 • 1:30 p.m.
Our Lady, Queen of Peace - East Vandergrift

Friday, March 20 • 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saint Joseph - New Kensington

Saturday, March 22 • 12:00 n.n. - 1:30 p.m.
Mount Saint Peter - New Kensington

Thursday, March 26 • 6:30 p.m.
Christ the King - Leechburg

Saturday, March 28 • 12:00 n.n. - 1:30 p.m.
St. Margaret Mary - Lower Burrell

Your help is needed as the St. Anthony Guild continues our outreach to NKCC parishioners who are homebound, reside in nursing facilities or are ninety years young. We will meet Saturday, March 28 at 9:30 AM in MSP’s Marble Hall to begin Easter bread deliveries.‍ ‍

You can make deliveries that day or shortly after, at your convenience. The Easter Bread will be organized by addresses for easy pickup and delivery to nearby areas. Blessed palms will also be included in the deliveries.

Students and their families are encouraged to volunteer as school and Confirmation service hours can be obtained.

For more information and/or to volunteer, please contact Darlene Resek at 724-335-3536.

St. Mary of Czestochowa Soup-er Sundays Fundraiser is back for 2026! Hearty, homemade soups will be available for purchase after ALL Sunday Masses.

Flavores for Sunday, March 29 are:
Chicken Noodle
Stuffed Cabbage
Creamy Potato

Cost is $10/quart and may be picked up in Friendship Hall after all Masses.

Pre-orders are recommended by calling Laurie at 724-335-8022, although extra soup will be made and available for purchase while supplies last.

Thank you to everyone that has made this event so successful!

Stations of the Cross will be offered on Fridays during Lent.

St. Mary of Czestochowa Church
10:00 AM

St. Margaret Mary Church
12:00 NN

St. Joseph Church
1:00 PM

Mt. St. Peter Church
7:00 PM

Mondays during Lent
St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Eucharistic Adoration will be held on Mondays during Lent from 6:00-8:00 PM at St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish. Silence, stillness, and solitude are essential for hearing God’s voice. Come and experience His presence.

Eucharistic Adoration will also continue at Mt. St. Peter Parish on Tuesday afternoons from 2:00-4:00 PM.

All are welcome.

Tuesdays after 7:00 PM Mass
April 14 - June 9
Mt. St. Peter Church

The St. Anthony Novena will be recited nine consecutive Tuesdays beginning Tuesday, April 14 through and including Tuesday, June 9 after the 7:00 PM Mass** at Mount Saint Peter Parish.

** Please note: During the nine weeks of the Novena, the Tuesday 8:30 AM Mass will be discontinued and moved to 7:00 PM. Once the Novena has concluded, the 8:30 AM Mass will recommence on Tuesday, June 16.

Traditional prayers will be said. All are welcome form the NKCC and surrounding areas as we unite in prayer for the individual, community, and global needs seeking the intercession of St. Anthony to our heavenly Father. Bread distribution and a reception are planned for Tuesday, June 17.

Please contact Suzanne Stuben at slstuben@gmail.com with any questions concerning the St. Anthony Novena or the Mt. St. Peter St. Anthony Guild.

April 18th, May 16th
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Peter’s Table at Mt. St. Peter Church

The Lower Burrell and New Kensington young adult ministry welcomes you to Mary’s Mantle, a fellowship and faith study group for young women ages 20s-40s. Spring meetings will be held on March 14, April 18, and May 16 in the Peter’s Table room at Mount Saint Peter Church. Please bring a friend and a small brunch item to share!

For more information text or call Brianna Ruflin at 973-856-4472

St. Mary Holy Name BINGO
Sunday, April 19
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Friendship Hall, St. Mary’s Church

Participants in St. Mary of Czestochowa's bingo get 24 regular bingo cards for $12, paid for at the door. Extra cards are 50 cents each. All regular bingos are 50/50 split. Final game is $1 per card and winner take all (players must have played at least 10 games to be eligible to play the final game).

All players must be 18 years of age or older to play.

Lunch is available for $6 and includes dessert and drink. Additional drinks available for 50 cents each.

June 22 - 25
1:00 - 8:00 PM

Camp Totus Tuus invites you to adventure, conversation, friendship, and prayer for a week that moves your faith into action!

Join us for tons of fun activities including trips to Zone 28, Kayaking, the Pittsburgh Zoo, and Water Olympics.

Click here for a flyer with more info.

Open to students currently in Grades 5-7.

Jr. Counselors (current 8th graders) and Counselors (current 9th-12th graders) also needed.

Cost: $150 per camper
Early Bird Special: $125 per camper (price increases 2/1/26)

Click here to register.

Questions? Contact Heather Hensley through the parish office.

Mark your calendars! LBNKCC Vacation Bible School returns June 22 - 26, 2026.

More details coming soon! Keep an eye on the parish bulletin and social media.

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic?

The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is the process through which those who are not baptized are able to become members of the Catholic Church and baptized Christians can receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Holy Communion and Confirmation).

This process includes times of study, prayer, and Rites that take place at Mass. Formation sessions will begin in mid-September.

If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Timothy Ruflin in the parish office to find out more and to set up a meeting.