Basilica Gift Shop

Brother André Melli, O.S.B., a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey since 1993, and a native of Vinhedo, São Paulo, Brazil, became an American citizen today. Brother André professed solemn vows in 1998 at São Bento Monastery in Vinhedo, which has been a dependent priory of Saint Vincent Archabbey since 1964.
Brother André studied economics at the Pontifical University of Campinas, Brazil, and after graduating, worked for the government until he entered the monastery as a novice in 1992. He has also studied at the Diocese of Campinas Seminary and at Saint Vincent Seminary.
Most friends of the Archabbey in Latrobe know him as the operator of the Basilica Gift Shop since 2004, and director of the Gristnill General Store since 2007.
Congratulations, Brother André.

The Basilica Gift Shop is back in business! Winter break is over and new items are coming in daily. Come see the new and the standard items! We are open between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays. The Gristmill General Store is also now back open!

Don't forget to add your new Christmas ornament to the tree this year. It's the 28th in the series featuring aspects of the Basilica and its environs. We have them at the Gift shop between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. this week.

Saint Mark Ornament 28th In Series Featuring Basilica - Saint Vincent Archabbey Archabbey Publications has released the 28th ornament in the series featuring aspects of the Archabbey Basilica and its environs. The ornament for 2023 features Saint Mark, Evangelist, and is the second in a series featuring the four evangelists taken from frescoes above the altar of the Basilica. A...

The monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey are offering a selection of baked goods for pickup on Saturday, July 22nd at the Saint Vincent Grove during the Saint Vincent Basilica Parish Festival.

This sale is for PRE-ORDERS ONLY. Pick up will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grove.

Item offerings include:
Cinnamon Rolls, tray of 6...... $16.00 each
Pepperoni Rolls, bag of 6...... $15.00 each
10-inch Pies (Apple, Peach, Cherry, Strawberry-Rhubarb, Blueberry)...... $18.00-$20.00 each
Banana-Walnut Bread...... $6.00 each
Zucchini Bread...... $6.00 each
Lemon Loaf...... $8.00 each

Customers have the opportunity to purchase a tote bag with the baked goods logo on it for $10.00 each, or receive a free tote bag with orders over $100.

Pre-orders can also be placed by completing a paper order form at the Gristmill, or by calling the Gristmill at 724.537.0304 (open Mondays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

Parish Festival Monk Bake Sale (Pre-Order) Baked goods presented by the Benedictine monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey (Latrobe, PA). Proceeds directly support the Saint Vincent Gristmill and the Archabbey's baking ministry. This sale is for PRE-ORDERS ONLY. *Pick up Saturday, July 22nd, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Saint Vincent Grove. (dir...

Just a reminder. Those who pre-ordered goods from the Mother's Day/Graduation bake sale can pick them up at the Gristmill from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 12.

Please enter through the Gristmill's museum entrance by using the ramp to the right of the Gristmill store entrance. Please pay at pickup with either cash or check.

The Gristmill store will be open during the sale as well.

The next sale is a Bread & Pastry Sale on June 4. Pre-orders will open on May 22.

Easter Bake Sale April 6!

The March 19 bake sale will include bread and bagels. It is pre-order only. Scan the qr code or visit this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyY0YApEeD4eo9Pb7gY0X5OrTXz2jD_NIjeABr4Kcnm64FdA/viewform

Great article. The post below will give people the chance to order an 8 pound loaf, in the Saint Vincent Bread tradition!

Baking ministry supports St. Vincent Archabbey When Brother Angelo Lichtenstein, OSB, was appointed as the monastery baker at St. Vincent Archabbey in November 2021, he was “barely” comfortable working with professional-grade baking and kitchen equipment.

Guess what's back? Brother Angelo's Bake Sales! This one is pre-order only with pickup at the Gristmill from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 5. Get your bread and bagels ordered soon!

Thank you to everyone who came out for Brother Angelo's Monastery Bake Sale yesterday at our sister store, the Gristmill General Store. There are still a few items left over so stop in between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get your gobs! (All nut rolls are sold out). And don't forget to stop in at the Basilica Gift Shop, located next to the Basilica on the ground floor of the parish center. There are many different types of gift items available there, including our Saint Vincent Christmas Ornaments.The Gift Shop is also open between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays this week. Merry Christmas!

Another holiday ... another bake sale!

The Benedictine monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey are selling homemade baked goods for Christmas on Sunday, December 18th, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., (or until sold out) at the Saint Vincent Gristmill on Beatty County Road.

We welcome our Divine Savior at Christmas with our BIGGEST SALE yet! There are No Pre-Orders for this sale, so come early for the best selection!

Item offerings:

BREADS
French Country loaf (3 lbs) - $10.00 each
Classic Italian loaf (2 lbs) - $8.00 each
Whole Wheat artisan loaf (2 lbs) - $8.00 each
Seeded Rye Sandwich loaf (sliced) - $8.00 each
Panettone - $20.00 each
Stollen - $20.00 each
Pumpkin bread - $8.00 each
Cranberry-Nut bread - $8.00 each
Gingerbread (mini-loaf) - $2.50 each

ROLLS
Cinnamon rolls - $4.00 each
Nut rolls (Walnut & Poppy seed) - $14.00 each

COOKIES
Box of premium cookies (1/2 dozen per box) - $8.00 each
Sugar
Snickerdoodle
Oatmeal Raisin
Gingersnap
Molasses Spice
Box of Butter cookies (2 dozen) - $12.00 each
Box of Butter cookie thumbprints w/ apricot & raspberry jam (2 dozen) - $12.00 each
Chocolate Chunk cookie (large) - $2.75 each

GOBS
Chocolate Gob (large) - $3.25 each
Pumpkin Gob (large) - $3.25 each
Payment is either CASH or CHECK (made out to "Gristmill").

Proceeds support the monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey and the Saint Vincent Gristmill.

All baked goods utilize our own monk-milled Gristmill flour. No preservatives; no chemical additives.

Join us Wednesday November 23rd at 2 P.M. at the Gristmill for the annual Blessing of the Harvest. Also, if you ordered items from the bake sale, this would be a perfect opportunity to pick those up.

Bagel and bread bake sale this Sunday in the Basilica Gift Shop! No pre-orders necessary.