Ways to Serve in the Catholic Community
of the East End of Pittsburgh
Sacristans: There is a sacristan position open for the 1st Sunday of the month and two sacristans are needed for the 5th Sunday of the month (4 Sundays in 2019). Training will be provided. For more information: 412.241.1392 or
[email protected].
Greeters: Continuing in the spirit of unity and hospitality, we are looking for greeters for all Masses. Only requirements: Arrive 15 minutes before Mass and wear a smile to welcome all worshippers. For more information, leave a message for Helen Sysko at 412.241.1392 or
[email protected]
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is available so that children can hear the Word and learn about the scriptures. They leave the sanctuary at the beginning of the Mass and rejoin their families for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
St. Bede: Adult needed at 11 am Mass to be present with children 5 years of age and up when they leave the sanctuary. Schedule is flexible and no experience with children or catechesis is required. For more information or to volunteer, contact Maryanne at [email protected] or call 412.661.7222 and leave a message.
St. James: Leaders and assistants are needed for the 10 am Mass for children 3 to 7 years of age (up to First Communion).
St. James Ministry Center: Until new staff has been hired for social ministry for the Catholic Community of the East End of Pittsburgh, St. James Ministry Center and its ministries will continue with a team of volunteers with volunteer leadership at 723 Rebecca Avenue. To find out more, please call the Ministry Center at 412.241.1309. Hours of operation, pantry services, Mary's Child, the Senior Box Program, health ministry, social service referrals and other forms of assistance will continue. An announcement will be made when a new social minister is named. Until then and continuing forward, caring volunteers will be needed to address the needs of our neighbors in our communities of Homewood, Lincoln-Lemington, Point Breeze and Wilkinsburg
Clearances through
Protecting God’s Children will be required.