Comfort Blanket Ministry This group makes comfort blankets for those that are going through a difficult time. They meet on Mondays 9:30 a.m. in the St. Richard Church Social Hall. Time committment would be an estimated 2 hours, but can vary depending on your schedule. No sewing skills needed - just your loving heart! If you are interested, please contact Peg Harding at 724-502-4065.
EECM Saturday Breakfast A hot breakfast is provided every Saturday morning at the East End Co-op Ministry in East Liberty. We meet in the St. Catherine front parking lot at 6:00 am and usually return by 8:30. Everyone provides the needs for the breakfast. Please contact Mary Weber at 412-487-1610 or webermc@verizon.net to be put on the email list for the breakfast. You will be sent a link to sign up for the days you want to help and what is needed to be provided. This is a very rewarding service project. Teens can get service hours.
Food Bank Helpers Pick up and deliver all food donations from St. Richard Church to the North Hills Community Outreach. Committment would consist of one day per month for approximately 2 hours. Contact Donna Martin at 724-443-6140 if interested!
Funeral Luncheon Helpers
Good Neighbor The Good Neighbor program provides meals for those in a crisis situation or who are dealing with a serious illness. Participation is at your convenience and when they have specific requests. If you are interested, please contact Mary Jordan at mjordan@stsmarthaandmaryparish.org or by calling 724-444-1971 EXT. 112.
Guatemala Mission This group provides spiritual and financial support to an orphanage in Patzum, Guatemala. This orphanage cares for at least 70-90 in a poverty stricken area. Various fundraisers are held throughout the year ranging from a 5K Run/Walk, Pig Roast, and Buffet Breakfasts. Time committment would be based on your time schedule. If interested, please contact Jean Gabor at 724-443-1022.
Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus are a men's council that support Pro-Life initiatives, sponsor priestly vocations, and other charitable causes. The Knights work within the parish community to enrich the financial and spritiual needs of the parish. Meetings are held 2x per month on the 2nd Wednesday at St. Richard Church and 4th Thursday at St. Catherine of Sweden Church. If you are interested, please contact Tom Duffy at tduff0406@msn.com.
Ladies of Charity The Ladies meet on the 4th Monday of the month - alternating locations between St. Richard Church and St. Catherine of Sweden Church. In their motto of "in the spirit of simplicity, humility, and charity" the Ladies serve in Eucharistic outreach, feeding the hungry, and in bereavement ministries. Please contact Mary Weber at webermc@verizon.net.
Lamb's Supper This ministry cooks and serves a meal to the homeless in Pittsburgh on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at St. Richard Church Kitchen. The time committment is 3 hours for cooking and 3 hours for delivery and serving. Contact Alyce Spencer at gemgroup@consolidated.net.
Liturgical Arts & Environment
Marriage Ministry
Office Volunteers These volunteers assist with parish mailings, answering phones, and general office duties at either church site. Time committment is variable depending upon the task. If interested, please contact Maryann Cooper at 412-486-6001 at St. Catherine of Sweden Church or Sharon McGrath at 724-444-1971 at St. Richard Church.
Respect Life Committee
Rosary Making Ministry
Stephen Ministry This Christian Ministry provides one-on-one support to individuals going through life tranistion or crisis. Time committment involves an intitial training of 50 hours spread out over 4 months. This ministry meets once per month on the 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. at the St. Richard Church site. If you are interested, please contact Mary Jordan at mjordan@stsmarthaandmaryparish.org or by calling 724-444-1971 EXT. 112.
Saint Vincent DePaul Society This society leads women and men to grow spiritually by offering peron to person temporal assistance to those in need. The St. Richard Church group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month. The St. Catherine of Sweden group meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month. The time committment ranges between 1-4 hours per month depending on the needs. If you are interested in joining this society, please contact Sharon McGrath for the St. Richard location at 724-444-1971 or Janis Mottola at St. Catherine of Sweden location at 412-486-6001.
Wedding Coordinators These volunteers conduct and assist at wedding rehearsals and wedding liturgies. The time committment is 4 hours for each wedding (2 for rehearsal and 2 for the wedding). Volunteers can sign up based on their own schedule. Training is provided. If you'd like to join this ministry, please contact Mary Jordan for the St. Richard location at 724-444-1971 EXT. 112 or via email at mjordan@stsmarthaandmaryparish.org. For the St. Catherine of Sweden location, please contact Ron Downing at rdowning@stsmarthaandmaryparish.org or via phone at 412-486-6001 EXT. 825.