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Boy and Girl Scout Troops
There are currently Boy and Girl Scout program in existance here at St. Therese.  For Boy Scouts contact Tom Imhoff 412-461-9845 and for Girl Scouts contact Ann Csider 412-464-1916.

Welcoming Committee
The parish has been divided into twelve districts to facilitate the development of community spirit. The committee welcomes new parishioners once they have been registered.  Upon registering in the parish a welcome packet anda phone call is made to the new members.

Parish Festival
This annual event is held on the church grounds. Food, games, music and the opportunity to help out the parish while meeting fellow parishioners makes this event one of the highlights of the year. Every parishioner is expected to participate in this fundraiser.

Health Care Ministry

As "church" we are more than a place of worship.  As a community, we seek to support and meet the needs of one another.  The Health Care Ministry provides opportunities for education in health concerns, CPR courses, a Halth Fair, etcc. and a phone call ministry to our shut-ins.

Friendly Ministry Ministry

Allows parishioners to connect with each other through phone calls and home visits.

Alcoholics Anonymous

A.A. meetings are held every Monday at 8:30 PM in the Club Room.

Senior Social Club
The St. Therese Senior Social Club was founded in 1978 for the purpose of involving the retired parishioners more closely with our parish family. Membership in the club is open to any parishioner 55 years of age or older. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, except during July and August. Light refreshments are served, followed by a business meeting and a social, spiritual or service-oriented program.

Ladies of Charity
Ladies of Charity are a group of ladies motivated by personal spiritual growth with a desire to reach out to the sick or elderly in our parish community. Activities include:

The Ladies of Charity meet once a month (usually the first Wednesday).
We extend and invitation to any interested lady of the parish to join the organization.

St. Vincent DePaul Society
Activities associated with the Society of St. Therese of Lisieux include:

The Society of St. Vincent DePaul of St. Therese is thankful for its parishioners who contribute to the poor boxes. The donations enable the Society to continue its work of administering to those experiencing physical, spiritual, or economical need.

Food Pantry
Distributes food twice a month on the first and third Saturday.  In order to qualify you must meet the critieria of the Greater Pittsburgh Food Pantry and complete a registration form.  You can register by calling St. Therese Rectory.  All parishioners are invited to bring nonperishable donations and place them in the containers at the doors of the church.

Women of Nazareth

Is a group for women who meet on Friday mornings to pray, read Scripture and discuss their faith.  For women with small children, baby sitting is provided by women of hte parish.  For a complete schedule of times and topics call the rectory.

Education

 St. Therese School Advisory Board

The School Advisory Council assists the principal and pastor for the good of the school community. Membership on the COuncil gives one the opportunity to participate significantly in an important aspect of teh Church's ministry.

St. Therese Grade School

The mission of the St. Therese School Community n the spirit of the Little Way of St. Therese, strives to instill in its students a depth of knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the Catholic faith, the integration of Catholic values, and a sense of responsibility and accountability that leads to service, leadership, and the courage to make a difference in our ever changing world.


Little Flower Pre School

Children are born with an incredible capacity and desire to learn.  The Little Flower Preschool Program provides an atmosphere where this desire is nurtured through the spiritiual, emotional, intellectual, physical and social growth of yong children.  Children entering the 3 year old program must be 3 by August 31.  They attend on Tuesday an dThursday afternoon.  Children entering the 4 year old program must be 4 by August 31.  They have the option of full or half day program on Monay, Wednesday and Friday. 


After-School Care
The After-School Care Program offers top quality care at a very affordable price.  The progam operates on school days only from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Religous Education Program
The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Program provides for the religious education of public school students in grades one through eight. Children in the CCD program are prepared for and receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. CCD classes meet weekly and are an integral part of the child's religious development.

Grades 1 -5 Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Grades 6 - 7- 8 Tuesday Evening 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Youth Ministry
All youth in grades 9 through 12 are members of St. Therese Youth Ministry. Youth Ministry includes programs of religious education, social activities and spiritual development. Adult leaders share their time, energy and faith with the youth.

Athletic Association
The association is responsible for the athletic program of the school and for the intramural and interscholastic programs in both boys and girls sports. They are an adjunct to the School Board.

Summer Bible School
Summer Bible School provides an opportunity for children, three to ten years of age, to learn more about God, the church and themselves. Each day of the program brings lessons in religion, crafts and outdoor activities. Many adult and youth volunteers share their talents in this program.

Jr. High Camp

Jr. High Camp is for all youth entering grades 6-7-8.  A week of learning and growing in their faith is emphasized by doing acts of kindness as well as building community thorugh social events.

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
This is a process by which adults and children become full, active, participating members of the Catholic Church. The R.C.I.A. and R.C.I.C. programs help adults and children to grow in their relationship with God, become familiar with Catholic teachings and practices, become acquainted with the people of the parish and involved in service within the parish community.

R.C.I.C. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children)
See above.

Adult Education
Periodically speakers and programs are presented for the benefit of adult parishioners.


Marriage Preparation
Marriage instruction is required for couples preparing for marriage. The Engaged Couple Program is one of the ways in which this requirement can be fulfilled. On the first Sunday of every month, everyone involved in this program attends the 9:30 AM Mass. Immediately after Mass, a presentation on a specific aspect of marriage (communication, finances, sexuality, parenting, planning the ceremony, growth in marriage) is given by married couples or other speakers. Each engaged couple entering the program is assigned to a married sponsor couple and throughout the six-month program, the two couples meet independently.

A Variety of Interested People (V.I.P.) Club
This parents group meets during the school year and provides speakers and programs to benefit parents and children. The fundraising events that are held directly benefit the school and the children.

Worship

Altar Servers
Any boy or girl in grade six or above within the parish is eligible to serve Mass and other liturgies in our parish. The potential servers should be available and willing to serve the various Masses on the weekend.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word is held every Sunday during the 9:30 AM Mass. The children attend Mass with their families and then are dismissed after the Introductory Rites. They proceed to the Choir Room where they hear the Liturgy of the Word on their level. After hearing God's Word come alive for them, the children rejoin their families.

Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Ministers serve the entire community.  They serve others under the guidance of the Church in accordance with her directives and decrees by assisting in the distribution of communion on Sundays and holy days.  Some ministers also take Eucharist to shut-ins who are unable to attend Mass.

Lectors
The Lector is entrusted with the crucial task of making the Word of God come alive by proclaiming it for the Christian assembly. This ministry provides proclaimers at all weekend, weekday, and other special liturgical celebrations throughout the year. Ongoing training is provided for all lectors.

Presentation of the Gifts
The presentation of the gifts is made by members of the family of the person for whom the Mass is being offered or by members of the congregation. Those who will be bringing up the offertory gifts are asked to sit in the pew marked OFFERTORY GIFTS which is the last pew in the front section of the church.

Ministers of Hospitality
Ushers greet at the doors and assist the members of the congregation at Mass and other celebrations by seating people, taking up the collection and assisting anyone who becomes ill.

Music Ministry
Music Ministry at St. Therese is a multifaceted part of the parish worship. Volunteers serve in three choirs, as cantors, and as instrumentalists. Our coordinator of Music and Liturgy, Nina Mascio is available to provide further details.

Adult Choir
The Adult Choir covers a wide range of choral music geared toward enhancing worship at the 11:00 AM Mass on Sundays, holy days and special celebrations.

Resurrection Choir
This group provides music ministry at funerals. Rehearsal is conducted one half hour prior to the funeral liturgy.

Children’s Choir
There are opportunities for children from the third grade and above to enhance worship at 9:30 Mass.

 

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Location

Capacity
Cafeteria Gymnasium Basement 150
Club Room Church Basement 100
Committee Room Church Basement 12
Rectory Meeting Room Rectory Basement 25