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Parish Grouping

Associations

- Ushers
  
  Ushers welcome and, at times, seat people who come to church for weekend and special Masses as well as other services and devotions. They identify and direct the gift bearers at Mass, take up collections, and assist in guiding people at communion time and during processions. Ushers also attend to unexpected needs that may arise while on duty.
  
  For those looking to become an usher, please contact either the Pastoral Center Office by calling 724.775.3940 ext. 3 or a current usher of the parish.
- sacristans
  
  Typically, sacristans set up and put away the items needed for Mass such as chalices, ciboria, linens, cruets, the Lectionary and the Roman Missal, etc. as well as and various paraliturgical services. With the tight schedule for Sunday Masses and the need for our clergy to regularly travel to multiple churches, the services of volunteer sacristans are greatly needed.
  
  If you feel called to this service, pleases talk to one of our priests or contact the Pastoral Center Office at 724.775.3940 ext. 3. Training will be provided.
- Wedding Coordinators
  
  Wedding Coordinators assist couples in making their wedding a prayerful, joyful and smooth running occasion. The reponsibilities involve working cooperatively with the pastor, clergy, the parish music/liturgy personnel and church staff.
  
  Coordinators need to be familiar with the Catholic liturgical guidelines, especially those associated with the celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony, and will assist with:
  
  Ensuring the church and bridal party's area are prepared for the rehearsal and wedding ceremony
  
  Offering direction to the wedding party during the rehearsal and actual ceremony
  
  Explaining the logistics of the wedding (meaning who needs to be where when)
  
  Monitoring various aspects of the ceremony to ensure they go accordingly
  
  Informing musicians, florists, photographers/videographers regarding the use of the church and appropriate placement of instruments/arrangements/equipment
  
  A team of coordinators work with the couple at the church rehearsal and again on the wedding day. (For those interested in this apostolate, please contact the Pastoral Center Office at 724.775.3940 ext. 3.)