EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES
RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS) - is the process by which non-Catholics enter the Catholic Faith. To become a Catholic, one must understand the teachings of the Church, believe in those teachings, and be a baptized Catholic. If someone is not baptized, through RCIA they will learn the tenants of the Catholic Faith and conclude their journey with the reception of the Sacrament of Baptism into the Church. If someone was baptized as a Protestant, they will study the teachings of the Catholic Faith in RCIA and conclude their journey with their entrance into the Church. The Church welcomes those who want to join themselves to Christ through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist in the Catholic Church. Please call Cindy McMullen 471-6658.
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
To help with any of the following ministries please call the parish office at 814-472-8551
To help with any of the following ministries please call the parish office at 814-472-8551
ALTAR SERVERS - Any parishioner fourth grade or older can become an altar server and assist the priest at Mass. The sign ups and training begin in the spring.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION - Individuals commissioned by the Church to distribute Holy Communion at Masses and to home bound parishioners.
LECTORS - Parishioners responsible for reading the Scriptures at Mass.
MUSIC MINISTRY - All are welcome! Please see our web page Music for more information.
USHERS - An individual who helps seat parishioners, collects the offertory and distributes the bulletins.
FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES
EVENING FOR WIDOWS - Join us for an evening of friendship and support, once per month, that begins after Saturday, 4PM Mass in the basilica hall. Please check the bulletin for dates.
FRIDAY PRAYER GROUP - All are invited to join this group on Fridays at 3pm when they meet in the Basilica to pray for the safety, healing and protection of our country. The group prays the Divine Mercy and the four mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary. You are invited to pray all or part of the hour of prayer.
SERVICE MINISTRIES
LEGION OF MARY - Our members participate in the parish through visiting families, the sick, and the elderly both in their homes and in hospitals and care centers. The Legion of Mary meets weekly and seeks to have a balance of prayer and visitations. We meet every Wednesday morning, following the 7:30AM Mass. For more information please call Mary 886-5489.
THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY meets various times during the month in the Basilica Hall. Knitting and crocheting shawls with care and love to give to those who need comfort. Prayers and blessings are knitted into each shawl. Please see the bulletin for dates and times. All are welcome to come pray and stitch. Anyone needing a shawl call 472-9465
SHRINE MASS - Outdoor Masses from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day weekend. The outdoor Mass is held at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Alleghenies, Sunday evening beginning at 7PM. In the case of inclement weather, Masses are held inside at the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel. Ministries include: Outdoor Altar Preparation, Altar Serving, Liturgy Preparation, Music ministry/ choirs & cantors, Extraordinary Ministers, maintenance of Altar. If you are interested in the Shrine Mass Ministry, please call the Basilica at (814)472-8551 for more information.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Men of the Basilica! For more information on joining the Knights of Columbus contact Vince at 814-241-1712 or any Knight.
**VOLUNTEERS - Any individual who would like to volunteer at St. Michael Basilica or School needs to be in compliance with our Diocesan Safe Environment Program.