Greetings from Holy Spirit Parish of Lawrence County, PA!

You are cordially invited to join us for our upcoming "I Embrace You" event which will include the veneration of relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina along with the celebration of the Vigil Mass for the 4th Sunday of Lent, celebrated by The Most Reverend David Allen Zubik, Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, after which the Saint Pio Foundation will unveil the only life-sized replica of the "I Embrace You" statue which is currently located in the town of Pietrelcina, Italy. The event will commemorate both the 25th Anniversary of the Beatification of Saint Pio & the 125th Anniversary of Saint Pio's father, Grazio Forgione, residing in New Castle, PA.

All are welcome!

• Free street parking

• Free parking in lots across from St. Mary Church and various lots in the neighborhood

• Nearby parking garage

• Arrive early to secure parking

Follow the link to watch the Vigil Mass & Statue Unveiling live at 4PM.

Holy Spirit Parish will begin a Novena to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina on March 1st. Follow along at home by clicking the below link OR follow along online - the Novena will be prayed during daily and weekend live-streamed Masses.

EWTN Vaticano Ep. 493 - Plaza & Statue in Pietrelcina, Italy

The Saint Pio Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization that promotes the knowledge of and devotion to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, known also as Padre Pio, one of the most venerated contemporary saints of the Catholic Church. Learn more about the Saint Pio Foundation and their initiatives by visiting https://saintpiofoundation.org/.

Timothy P. Schmalz