May the peace of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ be with you!

     Our deepest condolences go to those who have lost loved ones and mourn their passing. The clergy, pastoral staff, and parish family of All Saints Parish offer you our prayerful support. While we are not able to take away the pain of losing a loved one, we hope to help you find God’s loving presence in the midst of grief and suffering, because he is close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:19).

     We created the Funeral Planning Guide (see link above) to assist you in understanding and planning the funeral services of your loved one.

     If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to:
Director of Pastoral Care, Sue Cadwallader, at 724-421-9340 or [email protected].
 

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted - Matthew 5:4

   The family of the deceased works with a funeral home to coordinate a funeral. The funeral director then contacts the parish directly to begin arrangements.

     To notify the parish of the death of a loved one, please call 724-287-1759 ext. 0.

     As Catholics, we believe God has created each person for eternal life. Our physical death, therefore, is really a preparation for eternity. It is with this belief in the promise of eternal life that we celebrate the Catholic Funeral Mass. 

     It is during the Funeral Liturgy that we remember not only the life of the one who has died but also the presence of the Lord Jesus in that person’s life. At the death of a Christian, whose life of faith began in Baptism and was strengthened by the Eucharist, the Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of its belief that death is not the end nor does it break the bonds formed in life.

The Church also ministers to those who grieve the loss of a loved one and aids them in finding consolation through the funeral rites and the sacrament of the Eucharist.