Upper Allegheny Valley Catholic Churches 

Welcome

CONGRATULATIONS to our 3 adults who have been involved in the RCIA process.  We welcome them as the newest members of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, St. Joseph & Our Lady of Victory Parishes.
 
Shauna Baiamonte – Our Lady of Victory
“My journey that brought me into the Catholic Church was God! I have always had a strong faith in God and when I became a mother I instilled my faith within my children. I feel as God has called on me to bring me into the Catholic Church. Since attending the RCIA program and also mass services I feel whole. Our congregation is so strong, welcoming and loving, for this I am truly blessed! I am overjoyed to finally become one with God and to be welcomed into this church family. I have come to the realization that this is our path God has chosen for us! For this I am truly blessed and grateful for everyone I built a relationship with during my journey.”
 
Thomas Grant – Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament
“It is said that the Lord works in mysterious ways, and that he will reveal himself to you at the time in life you most need it, and he sees fit.  I grew up in church, more so being forced by parents to attend, and having no real desire to be involved.  Through life I have been down dark roads, and faded far away from the light of the Lord.  Attending weekly mass with my “new” family, and the discussions we have had, my heart has been opened to the love and glory the Lord has to offer, and that no matter how far you stray, the Lord has a spot for you with open arms.  I look forward to not just completing this step of my journey, but also being able to continue to share, understand and spread the word of the Lord with my friends and family.”
 
Sadhana Neal – Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament
“What brought me to the Catholic Church was my family.  The faith I found in my journey has made me a stronger person and taught me to put my faith in God.  I have always felt there was a higher power watching over me.  With the help and prayers of my wife of 19 years, our son and the RCIA teaching staff, I found the higher power to be God.  The things I have learned and continue to learn has gotten me to know and accept God and his teachings.  Remember, it is all in God’s time.”