ALTAR DECORATINGPlanning, decorating, and upkeep for seasonal and special events in the church. Jeff Polana - 724-596-0503 ALTAR SERVER TRAINERSTrain servers for masses, weddings, funerals and special events. Bill Girardi - 412-719-7085 BAPTISMAL PREPHelp parents understand the importance of the Sacrament of Baptism and their obligation as parents. Mark and Melissa Kristine—724-230-4450 CANTORS & ORGANISTSOrganists or keyboard players to provide music for masses and special events, cantors to lead the congregation in song. Jeff Polana - 724-596-0503 CHILDREN’S BREAKING OPEN THE WORDAssist at the 8:30 A.M. Sunday Mass with children ages 3 thru 1st grade. Bill Girardi - 724-295-4783 CHOIRParish choir open to adults and teens for Sundays and special events. Requires weekly rehearsals September thru June. Tom Koharchik - 724-889-3862 CHRISTIAN MOTHERSPromote and support spiritual growth for women and their children and provide the women a means to grow through service. Diane Grant - 724-295-2595 DLA (DIOCESAN LENTEN APPEAL)Annual fundraiser for the Diocese and parish. Jeff Polana - 724-596-0503 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERSAges 18 and above – Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to help distribute Communion at masses, including funerals, and willing to take Holy Communion to shut-ins. Bill Girardi -412-719-7085 EVANGELIZATIONMembers invite others to share in our community of faith by coordinating activities and socials to welcome new parish members and bring the parish family together. Members organize quarterly parish hall socials and a current family photo directory, distribute welcome packets to new members, and act as liaisons for parish members who want to return to the Catholic Church. Beth Macurdy - 724-295-9411 or Melissa Kristine - 724-230-4450 FINANCE COUNCILAdvises pastor for parish budget and extraordinary expenses. John Mazurowski - 724-294-3033 FOOD BANKFreeport Food Bank distribution and collection of food for the needy in our area. Andre Volek - 724-295-3835 FORGED (MEN'S GROUP)Strives to re-energize and equip Catholic men by providing enriching meaningful faith formation and fellowship inspiring them to fulfill their vocations as friends, mentors, husbands, and fathers. Tim Fogarty 724-294-0089 FUNDRAISING & SPECIAL EVENTSHelping with special events. Jeffrey Polana—724-596-0503 GREETERSFamilies or individual parishioners who, on a rotating basis, stand at each entrance and welcome all who come to worship at our weekend masses. Mary Scholl - 724-224-5324 HOMEBOUND MINISTRYVolunteers visit and bring the Eucharist to our Home Bound and Nursing Home parishioners. Betty Lou and John Nemcek - 724-294-9486 HOSPITALITYHelping with the preparation and serving meals during parish festivities. Bill Girardi - 412-719-7085 LECTORSReading at mass and special services the scriptures of the day and the prayers of the faithful. Bill Girardi -412-719-7085 LITURGY TEAMMembers meet quarterly before each liturgical season to determine the hymns to be sung at masses and prepare for liturgical ceremonies. Bill Girardi - 412-719-7085 MARRIAGE FORMATIONSponsor couples assist engaged couples through reflecting with them on church teaching and practical skills for healthy Christian marriage. Bill Girardi - 412-719-7085 MEALS ON WHEELSHelp coordinate delivery routes, prepare meals, or make morning deliveries to shut-ins in the local community. Pat Westerman - 724-448-4662 MONEY COUNTERSCount money collected at masses, and to assign credit to the correct parishioners. Andre Volek - 724-295-3835 John Nemcek - 724-294-9486 OFFICEHelp out in our Administrative Office when needed. Claudia Vertosick—724-295-2281 PARISH COMMUNICATIONSProduces and distributes parish newsworthy items, and updates using various media formats. Beth Macurdy – 724-295-9411 PASTORAL COUNCILAdvisory team to assist in the planning and development of parish living as directed by the diocesan “New Wine, New Wine Skins” program. Bridget Fogarty - 724-448-9645 PRAYER CHAINTo pray in private for the needs of those who request prayers for any reason. Bernie Dudak - 724-295-4572 bobnbernie@yahoo.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONProvide religious education for Pre-K thru grade 8 from September thru May on Sunday mornings. Helen James - 724-272-1171 RESURRECTION CHOIR (FUNERALS)To sing at parish funerals. No rehearsals required. Marushka Steele—724-295-1934 RCIA (RIGHT OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS)Team provides support for adults seeking sacramental initiation into our Catholic Church. Bill Girardi -412-719-7085 SACRISTANSCare for the altar linens, cloths, vestments, liturgical items, used in the church and keep sacristy in order. Jeff Polana - 724-596-0503 ST. VINCENT DE PAULMembers meet weekly to plan, collect, and distribute clothing, furniture, and related items to the less fortunate. Also, members assist in operating the St. Vincent de Paul store. Brenda DeMeno - 724-859-8054 SKILLED WORKERSWorkers are made up of any plumbers, carpenters, electricians, or self-proclaimed handy men/women who are willing to help care for the church and related buildings when the need arises. Andre Volek - 724-295-3835 TEEN MINISTRYCoordinate 9th Grade and above teen spiritual and social activities, bible study and participate in diocesan and national youth conventions and retreats. Beth Macurdy— 724-295-9411 USHERSDuring weekend masses and Holy Days of Obligation and special events to aid in the seating of parishioners and collection of offering during services. Gary Miller—724-882-4217 VBC (VACATION BIBLE CAMP)Held once a year, usually the third week in July, in the school and parking lot. Pre K through Grade 6. Laura Huth - 724-295-3259 |