The Catholic framework of charity, service and caring is the
basis for a range of social and care ministries at Blessed Sacrament
Cathedral, providing help to those in need, hope to those in despair
and the light of Christ to everyone we serve. If you are interested
in obtaining more information, becoming involved, or volunteering in
one or more of these ministries, please click
here to fill out an interactive
form. You can also click
here (Adobe
Reader required) to print and fill out a form or contact the person
leading each program. General questions about any of these social
ministries or programs can be directed to the Parish Office (724-834-3710).
Care Ministries
Homebound Ministry
Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound take
the Eucharist to the homebound of our parish to keep those who cannot
attend Mass renewed by the Holy Eucharist and united with their parish.
Nursing Home Ministry
Ministers of Holy Communion to the nursing homes
take communion on Sundays after the 9:00 AM Mass to Catholic residents
at local nursing homes.
Ministry of Care - Callers
Callers make phone calls to our homebound parishioners
to help keep them connected to the parish.
Ministry of Care - Drivers
provide transportation for parishioners to Mass and
parish events.
Ministry of Care - Food Preparers
Food preparers provide respite meals to parish families
in crisis.
Ministry of Care - Visitors
Visitors go to nursing homes to visit parishioners
and keep them connected to their parish.
Prayer Chain (Visit page
here)
The prayer chain offers prayers for those who send
in prayer requests.
Social Ministries
Bethlehem Project (Visit page
here)
The Bethlehem Project provides assistance to those
in our community who are in need of housing or emergency lodging.
In cooperation with Catholic Charities, which provides interview and
referral services, the project helps people in a housing crisis to retain
or obtain permanent housing. The following fundraisers need volunteers
to raise monies to assist those who need and qualify for assistance.
Bethlehem Project 5K "Home Run" (Visit
page here)
This fundraiser is held on Labor Day of each year
in Greensburg and requires many volunteers for the event.
Bethlehem Project - St. Nicholas Brunch
This fundraiser is held in mid December each year
at the Red Star Restaurant located at the Greensburg train station.
The event includes a delicious brunch, Chinese and Silent Auctions and
50/50. Volunteers are needed to help with this event.
St. Vincent de Paul Society (Visit page
here)
Women and men who join together to offer service
to those who are needy and suffering. The Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
Conference of St. Vincent de Paul focuses on service projects throughout
the year:
Food Pantry at Our Lady of Grace
Monthly parish paper product drive and pantry volunteers
Betty's Back to School Project (Visit
page here)
Providing backpacks and shoes for food pantry and
shelter children
Winter Coats and Accessories
Providing coats, hats and gloves for the needy in
our community
Magi Ministry (Visit page
here)
Christmas help for the needy
Summer Fun
Shoes and summer basics for food pantry and shelter
children
St. Vincent de Paul Society also helps with special individual and family
needs throughout the year at the discretion of the conference.
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