Dear Parishioners,

     I would like to share with you that, effective September 1, John Kane, a well-known member of our parish, will assume the position of Coordinator of Ministries for Saint Margaret Mary Parish. He will assume the responsibilities of Sister Joan Marie Keller, MSBT, who leaves us in a few weeks to take on leadership duties with her congregation in Philadelphia.

      John and his wife Jo are respected members of the parish and community. John brings to us a wealth of expertise, training and experience accrued over many years at Alcoa, following his graduation from the University of Pittsburgh. He retired from Alcoa as the Supervisor of Human Resources. In addition to his professional background, he has served in a variety of leadership capacities in the community including: Burrell School District Board of Directors, Burrell Strategic Planning Committee, Burrell Education Foundation, NK Salvation Army Advisory Board, Strongland Chamber of Commerce, Peoples Library Board, and Leadership Alle-Kiski Valley.

      John brings to this position not only his administrative and leadership skills, but his faith and involvement in ministry over many years at Saint Margaret Mary Parish. He has served in many parish ministries and projects: catechist, Eucharistic minister, lector, in youth ministry, pastoral council member, financial resources committee chair, 50th anniversary committee, Mardi Gras committee, parish picnic chair, to name a few.

      The parish staff and I look forward to working very closely with John in the day-to-day oversight and coordination of parish ministries. His coming on board is just another reminder of the many gifted and talented people who make up Saint Margaret Mary Parish. May we all find new and innovative ways of working together and serving each other in the name of Christ in the years to come. Welcome to the parish staff, John.
      Monsignor Gaston