Updated:  06.22.10 Church Community

St. Patrick Church

317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA  15317      Phone:  724.745.6560      Fax:  724.746.1112      E-mail:  stpat@stpatrickparish.net

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There are many ways to get involved at St. Patrick Church.  Below is a listing of the many groups and services offered where you can contact us to help or if you need help.  Check back for their websites.
  • Altar Servers
    • Training:  Mr. Nicholas Galizia (724-746-1859)
    • Scheduling:  Please contact the parish office.

Boys and girls must be in the third grade or older.  Contact Mr. Galizia or one of the priests for more info.

  • Altar Society-Liturgical Maintenance
    • Mrs. Betty Herron (724-941-2965)
    • Ms. Laura Spadaro (724-745-4726)
    • Mrs. Mary Ann Zullo (724-746-2861)
  • Baptism
    Call the Parish Office (724-745-6560)

First time parents should contact the Parish Office well in advance of an expected Baptism, before birth when possible, to prepare for and to schedule the Baptism.  Baptisms during Mass are held the 1st Sunday of the month and Baptisms after Mass at 1:15 p.m. are held the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month.

  • Boy Scouts
    • Boy - Mr. Joe Harr (412-443-9554 or email:  zzjoe@juno.com)
    • Tigers - Mrs. Kellie Dernoshek (724-746-2084)
    • Tigers - Mr. John Kemis (724-743-4543)
    • Webelos - Mr. Brian Kizner (724-743-3264)
    • Wolf - Mr. Bob Rusnak (724-873-8699)
    • Wolf - Mr. Doug Pollock (724-873-1493)
  • Catholic Men's Club (Ushers)
    Mr. Edward Hornak (724-745-3536)

Membership consists of men from the parish.  The focus is on helping with charitable functions in the parish and the community.

  • Catholic Men's Fellowship
    Mr. Brian Podobnik (724-746-4631)

A Catholic Men's Fellowship group has been formed at St. Patrick parish.  All men from the parish are invited to participate to pray, to socialize, and to discuss their faith and the issues they are grappling with in their lives.  We meet each Friday, at 5:45 a.m. in the Rectory.

Please note that there are no commitments involved, no official memberships, no committees, and no activities other than prayer meetings.  This is a chance for the men in our parish to pray together and support one another.  Please attend when you can!

  • Chaplain
    Fr. Jack Nanz (724-745-6560 x21)

    Serving Canonsburg General Hospital and area Nursing Facilities.

  • Choirs
    Mrs. Lucy Hosni (724-745-7977)

Come join one of our choirs (Adult, Children, and Bell Choirs) to celebrate through song.

  • Christian Mothers and Guild
    Mrs. Pat Vernau (724-745-5362)

Membership consists of women from the parish.  The focus is on providing both spiritual and social support.

  • Coffee/Donuts and Bread Program
    Mrs. Natalie D. Tissot (724-942-7949)

Coffee and Donuts are available in the school cafeteria after the 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses every Sunday.  Everyone is invited!

  • Communion Calls
    James & Mary Ann Zullo, Please call the Parish Office (724-745-6560)

Any homebound member or shut-in may receive Holy Communion in their home.  A Eucharistic Minister, Deacon or Priest will visit.

  • Counseling Services

    Catholic Charities 724-228-7722
    Crisis Pregnancy 1-888-543-3243
    Post Abortion 1-800-593-2273

  • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

We are in need of additional Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to serve our Sunday Masses.  Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion must be 18 years of age or older.  They should be mature in faith having received the Sacraments of Confirmation and, if married, validly married in the Roman Catholic Church, and be known to other parishioners as practicing Catholics.  If you meet these qualifications and would be interested in serving the Lord and our parish as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, please complete the following form. CLICK HERE for FORM

  • Funeral Assistance Planning
    Call the Parish Office (724-745-6560)

A funeral assistance ministry has been formed at St. Patrick Parish to aid parishioners in planning a funeral mass for themselves or their loved ones.  All services provided by church organizations are explained and help is offered those who are planning funeral masses.  A pamphlet will be made available for those who wish to pre-plan a funeral at St. Patrick Church.

  • Funeral Luncheons Coordinator
    Mrs. Rena Patrick (724-745-3058)
  • Garden and Grounds
    Ms. Dee Centore (724-873-7426)
  • Girl Scouts
    • Brownies - Mrs. Michelle Majestic (724-746-4877)
    • Girl - Mrs. Michelle McAllister (724-873-0701)
    • Juniors - Mrs. Laura Elliott (724-745-5807)
    • Cadettes - Mrs. Lisa Thompson (724-746-3459)

Membership consists of the parents of St. Patrick School students.  The HSA conducts activities to support the parish school programs.

Membership consists of men from various parishes.  The focus of the organization is to support the Catholic community.  The Knights sponsor projects directed toward the church, council, community, family, and youth.

  • Ladies of Charity
    Mrs. Barbara Rosleck-Svitek (724-745-5975)

There are two purposes for this organization.  One is to assist with some of the spiritual and material needs of the people in the parish.  The second is to provide spiritual growth for the members themselves.  Our goal is for each member to present the compassionate love of Christ to others.

  • Marriage Preparation
    Contact the Rectory (724-745-6560)

    Contact a Priest 6 months before intended date of marriage.  Pre-marriage preparation is required.

  • Ministries of Mothers Sharing
    Ms. Lizanne Boni (724-873-7326)

The goal of this group is to impart through Christ a true ministry of support, spiritual nurturing and friendship in a trusting, caring atmosphere.

  • Parish Pastoral Council
    Mr. Walter Olshanski - President (724-745-5324)
     
    • Apostolate Committee - Mrs. Mary Ann Badia
    • Education Committee - Mrs. Diane Galanko
    • Temporalities Committee - Mr. John Welsh
    • Worship Committee - Mr. John Blumen

RCIA is the  process by which people learn about the Catholic Faith and become members of the Roman Catholic Church.

  • Reconciliation
    St. Patrick Church

    Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and by request.

Sundays 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Religious Education for public school students from pre-school through 8th grade.

The Rosary for Life is prayed at every meeting.  Respect Life sponsors the annual bus trip to Washington D.C. in January for the March for Life.  They also provide educational materials and help to fund Genesis, a crisis pregnancy center.

  • St. Patrick School
    Mr. Stanley Mozina, Principal (724-745-7977)

    Pre-school through 8th Grade.

  • St. Vincent de Paul Society
    Please call the Parish Office (724-745-6560)

To assist with the spiritual and material needs for the poor and elderly.

High School - Grades 9 though 12

Middle School - Grades 7 & 8

The very active Youth Ministry Group provides spiritual enrichment, community and parish services and social activities for the teens of the parish.


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