Ministries

As all the members of the human body, though they are many, form one body, so also are the faithful in Christ. Also, in the building up of Christ's body there is engaged a diversity of members and functions. There is only one spirit who, according to his own richness and the needs of the ministries, gives his different gifts for the welfare of the Church.

II Vatican Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church

Liturgy
Liturgy Committee Ruth Vukovich (330) 534-9560 Assists the parish community plan and celebrate liturgies. Maintains the liturgical environment and develops the seasonal decorations and displays within the Church.
Altar Servers Fr. Shane Mathew (724) 981-3232 Boys and girls assist the priest during the celebration of the Mass.
Children's Liturgy of the Word Sr. Sandy Pedone (724) 981-3232 Children learn about the weekly Gospel reading in a friendly format through activities and crafts.
Choir Nancy Rehner (724) 962-2587 Our choir leads the congregational singing during the 10:00 a.m. Mass
Eucharistic Ministers Bob Poerstel (724) 981-2395 Deliver the Body and Blood of Christ during Mass and to shut-in parishioners.
Lectors Carole Giroski (724) 981-1119 Proclaim the Word of God during Mass.
Ushers Fr. Glenn Whitman (724) 981-3232 Exercise a liturgical ministry of hospitality by guiding parishioners to seating, to present the offertory gifts, to receive communion, and to receive copies of the bulletin.

Formation
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Fr. Glenn Whitman (724) 981-3232 Welcomes new members to the Catholic Faith through a period of prayer, discernment, and formation.

Religious Education
Grade School Religious Education Sr. Sandy Pedone (724) 981-3232 Children learn about the weekly liturgy and incorporate faith into their lives.
(724) 983-8382
Sunday Night with St. Joe Sr. Sandy Pedone (724) 981-3232 High school students continue to incorporate their lives into the Church by faith, moving to the Sacrament of Confirmation
Mary Beth Jones (724) 346-5050
Greg Ranelli (724) 962-0743

St. Joseph's School
Administration Marian Smith, Principal (724) 983-8382 Grades K-8. Children learn Christian values in an environment of academic excellence.
Sandy Glover, Secretary
Bingo Ed Stephenson (724) 981-6297 Every Monday and Friday at 6:00 p.m. in the Church hall.
Car Raffle Committee Ray Shaffer (724) 962-1731 Promotes and sells raffle tickets for a chosen car. Goes to car shows and other events to promote the raffle. All proceeds support St. Joseph's School.
Finance Committee Ray Shaffer (724) 962-1731 Assists the pastor and principal to make responsible decisions regarding the finances of St. Joseph's School
PTO Sandy Stabile (724) 983-1079 Provides a forum of cooperation between parents and teachers. Organizes fundraisers, activities, and school trips for St. Joseph's School children.

Prayer
Prayer Chain Geri Derr (724) 962-5996 Anyone may call and ask for prayer. Requests are passed through a chain of people who pray for the desired petition.
Rita Karing (724) 342-7232
Small Christian Communities Kay Stockan (724) 347-3830 Small groups of 8-10 people. Meet to discuss the Sunday readings and relate them to their own lives. Provide support for one another.
Thomas Merton Group Peggy Heldorfer (724) 346-5152 Meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. to discuss religious books.

Youth
Boy Scouts Richard Ehrlich (724) 347-3715 Boys ages 11-18. Work with the Prince of Peace Center and other charitable organizations. Activities include camping and outdoor projects.
Brownies Kelly Bonomo (724) 346-2121 Girls ages 6-8. Work with various charitable organizations. Dedicated to help girls build character and gain skills for success in the world.
Cub Scouts Richard Ehrlich (724) 347-3715 Boys ages 6-11. Work with the Prince of Peace Center and other charitable organizations. Activities include camping and outdoor projects.
Girl Scouts Kelly Bonomo (724) 342-7158 Girls ages 9-17. Work with various charitable organizations. Dedicated to help girls build character and gain skills for success in the world.

Outreach
Pastoral Council Lisa D'Amore (330) 448-6494
Cares and Concerns Rita Karing (724) 342-7232 Parishioners visit shut-ins, welcome new parishioners at home, provide meals to help parishioners who are shut-in, mothers with newborns, and the like.
Finance Committee Jim Black (724) 981-7510 Assists the pastor in being a responsible steward of the financial resources of the parish.
Parish Newspaper Teresa Spatara (724) 962-0990 Publishes "A View from The Inside" quarterly. Welcomes contributions and photographs.
Women's Guild Fran Giroski (724) 981-9290 Meets the third Tuesday of each month in the Church hall. Provides funeral luncheons for parishioners' families, hosts bake sales, and bakes bread during the Christmas and Easter seasons.
Widows' Group Babe Moran (724) 981-8330 Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the Annex. Serves coffee and donuts after the 10:00 a.m. Mass on the third Sunday of each month.
Babe Moran (724) 981-8330

Social Justice
Food Pantry Rita Karing (724) 342-7232 Distributes food on the first and third Fridays of each month. Located in the rear of the Convent. Help needed on preceding Wednesday and Thursday to help lift and load food.
Parish Advocate Catherine Holl (724) 347-4423 Helps to make sure all handicapped parishioners' needs are being met.
Pro-Life Committee Pat Mulligan (724) 346-4981 Informs and involves the parish about Pro-Life activities and issues. Works to educate through prayer, information, and action. Sponsors the Respect Life Baby Shower