​VOCATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD
College and young adult men: An opportunity to discern your vocation is being made available via the convenience of Zoom. Every Friday evening at 8:30 PM join others in an organized discussion about different aspects of prayer and vocational discernment. We will use the book “To Save a Thousand Souls” which can be ordered for FREE by going to GoPriest.com and selecting “free resources.” If you are interested, please contact Fr. Peter Crowe at vocations@dioceseaj.org to receive the zoom link. There is no commitment or pressure, just an opportunity to be with others, at least digitally, to gather in prayer, and have a good discussion that could be very helpful. If we don’t know about a vocation, it is not possible to properly discern it. We need good men to say yes to our Lord. Could that man be you? Come and see! 
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
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. Please call the basilica office 472-8551.
LECTORS - Parishioners responsible for reading the Scriptures at Mass. Please call the basilica office 472-8551.
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. If you would like to help with this ministry please call the office 472-8551.
SPIRITUAL MINISTRIES
2020 ARISE TOGETHER IN CHRIST
Bob Chumrik     Arise Coordinator     814-505-2735 
THE PRINCE GALLITZIN WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY meets on Wednesdays at 10AM in the Chapel House. If you are interested in joining please call Elaine at 472-6955. 
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
**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.