Opportunities

The Parish of St. Margaret of Scotland is a Faith Community called to Evangelization of the whole world. It is committed to bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to every person and every realm.

As the American bishops have said, "Evangelization is what we are all about! It is the essential mission of the Church!"

Therefore, we at St. Margaret of Scotland Parish believe that evangelization is the opening of ourselves to the ways of God, to the power of His Holy Spirit. It is the rejection of sin. It is the choosing of every person to become faithful disciples of Jesus and witness of His Church.

We believe that the validity of our having accepted the Good News comes not only from what we feel of what we know, but from the way we serve.

We believe that we are called to do this through...

Worship and Sacramental Life
Education and Faith Formation
Community and Service

We welcome new talent to join the St. Margaret of Scotland Parish organizations. If you would like to volunteer and participate in any of the ministries in this directory, please contact the individual listed.

Worship and Sacramental Life

Altar Servers: Altar Servers assist the presider at Eucharistic liturgies and other liturgical functions. Boys and girls grades 5-12 may participate.
Contact the Parish Office, ext. 8.
Bridal Consultants: Bridal consultants assist the presider and wedding party with the wedding rehearsal and wedding ceremony.
Contact: Audrey Henn (412) 747-7772.
Eucharistic Ministers: Eucharistic Ministers are appointed by the pastor to assist in offering the Eucharistic Body and Blood of Christ to the gathered assembly. They also take the Eucharist to those ill, at home, or to the Sunrise Residence.
Contact: Kevin Lander (412) 859-3610.
Lectors: Lectors proclaim Sacred Scriptures at Mass and at other liturgical celebrations, thus enabling the gathered community to hear the Word of God. Adult and high school students participate in this ministry.
Contact: Emily Steward (412) 921-7008.
Ministers of Hospitality: Ministers of Hospitality serve the liturgy and other liturgical celebrations by helping to establish a climate of welcome, helpfulness and order among those who are gathered.
Contact: Joe Goven (412) 921-7008
Music Ministry: The Music Ministry consists of four choirs: Adult, Folk, Resurrection, and Hand Bell. These choirs provide sacred music to complement and enhance the assembly's participation in the liturgical life of the parish. more …
For Adult, Resurrection and Hand Bell choirs, Contact: Kevin Maurer (412) 922-8816.
For Folk choir: Contact: Dan Gallagher (412) 375-7798.

Education and Faith Formation

Baptismal Preparation: Baptismal Preparation for all parents who wish to bring their children into church membership. An evening of prayer, instruction and community is presented once a month. Please consult the bulletin or the Events Page for the next date.
Contact: Judith Bentz (412) 921-1613.
Bible Study Group: The Bible Study Group studies the teachings of the Bible and other religious topics in a casual setting while enjoying the fellowship of each member.
Contact: Mary Lou Pacella (412) 343-5750.
Catholic Men's Fellowship: The Catholic Men's Fellowship is a men's lay apostolate group that re-experiences the spiritual awakening received at Baptism and Confirmation. Members support their Catholic faith at the family, parish and community level.
Contact: Jim Mannarino (412) 278-1112.
Parish Catholic School: The Parish Catholic School is a Middle-States accredited facility. It provides an educational opportunity for children 3 years of age and older. The school is committed to proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ.
Contact: Mrs. Catherine Militzer (412) 922-4765
Parish School of Religion (CCD): The Parish School of Religion (CCD) is the Religious Educationprogram provided for children attending K-8 grades in public schools. CCD is staffed by certified volunteer catechists and is committed to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus. more …
Contact: Judith Bentz (412) 921-1613.
Prayer Ministry: The Prayer Ministry is a group who pray for the ill and infirm. There are no meetings but a prayer list is emailed each week to the members.
Contact: Rosemary Rumpler (412) 341-4214.
Pre-Cana: Pre-Cana is a required program for couples anticipating a Catholic marriage. Led by a parish team of married couples, it incorporates sharing and discussion on topics which are informative, practical, and spiritual for couples approaching this Sacrament. Sessions are offered two or three times each year.
Contact: Diane and mark Steward (412) 494-0354
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and Christian Initiation of Children (CIC): The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (CIC) are processes by which adults or children of another, or of no faith tradition, are welcomed into the Catholic Church. The process is of approximately one year's duration; and culminates in the Easter reception of the Sacraments of Initiation.
Contact: Judith Bentz (412) 921-1613.
Youth Group: The Youth Group offers a variety of social, educational and service activities to young adults as they grow toward maturity in their faith. It is open to all high school teens of the parish and to their friends.
Contact: Robin Sampogna (412) 999-4471.

Community and Service

Church Cleaners: The Church Cleaners are a group of parishioners that clean and vacuum the church every Monday after the 9:00 Mass.
Contact: David Gaupp (412) 921-4516.
Flower Gardens: Planting and maintaining flower beds.
Contact: Audrey Henn (412) 747-7772.
Funeral Home Ministry: The Funeral Home Ministry offer wake prayers at the funeral home for a deceased member of the parish.
Contact for men: Joe Nardozzi (412) 922-2391
Contact for women: Kay Trageser (412) 279-5048 or Loretta Cyprowski (412) 921-6259
Holy Name Society: The Holy Name Society is an organization of men who promote respect, honor and love for the Most Holy Name of Jesus. The financially support parish activities.
Contact: William Biedenbach (412) 922-5079.
Knights of Columbus - Council 12355: The Knights of Columbus is an association of Catholic men, ages 18 and over. They support faith and duty of God, family and neighbor through Christian fraternity.
Contact: Joe Ferruzza (412) 341-2823
Ministry to the Homebound: The Ministry to the Homebound offers assistance to the shut-ins by providing transportation and social support.
Contact: Chris Nardei (412) 458-3594
Nocturnal Adoration: Nocturnal Adoration provides individuals the opportunity to visit and pray in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament on First Fridays except January and July from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Contact: Larry Andrews (412) 583-8543.
Parent/Teachers Guild (PTG): The PTG collaborates with school staff in enabling parental involvement and quality education through emotional and financial support for school projects.
Contact: Linda Passatore 412) 531-2074
Parish Finance Council: The Parish Financie Council provides financial expertise to the pastor by monitoring the overall fiscal operations of the parish. Meetings are held bi-monthly.
Contact Greg Wozniak, Pres. (412) 919-0909
Parish Pastoral Council: The Parish Pastoral Council assists the pastor in an advisory capacity through a network of committees that are actively involved in all areas of parish life. Meetings are held quarterly.
Contact: Karen Maurer, Pres. (412) 922-8816
Prayer Shawl Ministry: The Prayer Shawl Ministry is individuals who knit and crochet and those who want to learn to make prayer shawls. Since those who make prayer shawls pray while they are working, this activity can be an occasion and inspiration for daily prayer. more …
Contact: Lynne Gross (412) 303-0631.
Scouting: Scouting provides programs for young people, encouraging development in areas which are physical, moral and social.
Contact for Cub Scouts: Dan and Janet Domalik (412) 922-6007
Contact for Girl Scouts: Jo Ann Whitaker (412) 276-7907
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: fulfills the two great commandments: love of God and love of neighbor. The Society seeks out God's needy, both materially and spiritually, and helps where it can
Contact: Anthony Maruccio (412) 344-2963
St. Margaret Sewing Ministry: St. Margaret Sewing Ministry is a group that provides a steady supply of Christening garments that are presented to infants and their parents as a gift and remembrance of their Baptism.
Contact: Geraldine Johnston (412) 563-7988
Women's Golf League: The Women's Golf League is open to all women of the parish. Every tuesday morning at the Village Green Golf Course, Hickory, Pa.
Contact: Melissa Wallace (412) 279-6156
Women's Guild: The Women's Guild is open to all women of the parish. Service and social activities enhance the spirit of cooperation and friendship.
Contact: Joy Szczypinski (412) 922-6649

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