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 commitment 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 [email protected] 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.
Pick up and deliver all food donations from St. Richard Church to the North Hills Community Outreach. Commitment would consist of one day per month for approximately 2 hours. Contact Donna Martin at 724-443-6140 if interested!
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 the office.
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 including a Pig Roast and Buffet Breakfasts. Time commitment would be based on your time schedule. If interested, please contact Jean Gabor at 724-443-1022.
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 spiritual 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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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 commitment is 3 hours for cooking and 3 hours for delivery and serving. Contact Alyce Spencer at [email protected].
Liturgical Arts & Environment
Marriage Ministry
For all inquiries in regards to Marriage Ministry, please contact Gary Fritsch at [email protected].
Office Volunteers
These volunteers assist with parish mailings, answering phones, and general office duties at either church site. Time commitment 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.
This Christian Ministry provides one-on-one support to individuals going through life transition or crisis. Time commitment involves an initial 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 the office.
This society leads women and men to grow spiritually by offering person 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 commitment 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 commitment 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 Julie Amatangelo for the St. Richard location at 724-444-1971 EXT. 112 or via email. For the St. Catherine of Sweden location, please contact Ron Downing at 412-486-6001 EXT. 825 or via email.
Young Adult Ministry Our Parish Young Adult Ministry is a vibrant space for young adults aged 20-39 to connect, grow, and serve together. Whether you're seeking spiritual guidance, social connections, or opportunities to make a difference, we have something for you.