Ministries
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Note: For any group without contact information, or to get the most up-to-date information about our ministries, you can always call our main parish office at 724.776.2888.
Any missing or incorrect information? Contact: Alena Kucan - AKucan@stferd.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 107. Please be patient as we update our new website for all ministries. If your ministry would like a dedicated page (see other pages on the left sidebar for examples), please submit a description and pictures to Alena.
All groups are open to the whole parish, but groups that have historically met in one location are labeled:(SF) = St. Ferdinand’s
(SG) = St. Gregory’s
(HR) = Holy Redeemer
(no label) = all 3 locations
Interested in Becoming Catholic or Learning More?
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
Dr. Thom Brozich - TBrozich@stferd.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 302
Ask to meet with a priest or deacon:
Call the office at 724.776.2888
Youth Faith Formation
CCD / Faith Formation for Children (K - 8)
Options available both for in-person and a home-study program.
Dr. Thom Brozich - TBrozich@stferd.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 302
St. Gregory School (K - 8)
Erin Rice - erice@stgregzelie.org, 724-452-9731 ext. 105
Youth Ministry (7th - 12th grade; incorporating Life Teen)
Justin D’Antonio - jd’antonio@stferd.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 314
Facebook search: “Divine Grace Parish Youth Ministry”
Adult Faith Formation
Bible Studies
(SF) Tuesday AM - Vera Belfiore - belfiorevera@yahoo.com
(SF) Tuesday PM - Bobbi Cleland
(SF) Thursday PM - Dan & Daria Kubisiak
(SG) Greg/Julie Kessler - jakgtk@zoominternet.net
(HR) Barb Mastropietro
Book Circle Discussion (SF)
Sharon Leszcynski - sharonle@zoominternet.net
Centering Prayer (SF)
Becky Kretschmann - beckykretschmann@gmail.com
Ignatian Spirituality (SF)
Theresa Rossi - Theresa.Rossi@yahoo.com
Living Rosary (a ministry of Knights of Columbus) (SF)
Milt Stauber
Monthly Scripture Study (on Zoom)
A monthly look at the upcoming Sunday readings with a priest or deacon of our parish.
Alena Kucan - AKucan@stferd.org, 724-776-2888 ext. 107
Prayer Group (SF)
Tom & Lorraine Sarver
Bereavement Ministry / ROLO Groups (Remembering Our Loved Ones)
Bonnie Connell - 724.776.2888. Ext. 313
St. Gianna’s Witnesses (SG)
To raise God-first families in a me-first world through fellowship, prayer, resources, and support to any individual raising a Catholic family.
Jennifer Livorse - jlivorse@zoominternet.net
St. Peregrine Prayer (SF)
St. Peregrine is the patron saint of cancer patients. A monthly time of prayer for those dear to you who may be suffering the anguish of cancer or other traumatic illnesses.
Cathy Charnock
Ultreya (SF)
A monthly meeting of a friendship group with spiritual discussion and a witness talk (from the Cursillo movement).
Lisa Fix
Young Adult Ministry (ages 18-39)
Justin D’Antonio - jd’antonio@stferd.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 314
Facebook search: “Divine Grace Parish Young Adults”
Women Gathered (SF)
Scripture & book studies, faith conversations, strong community building - women of all ages welcome.
Barb McCarthy - stferdbard@gmail.com
Men’s Groups
Catholic Men’s Fellowship (SG)
Saturdays 8-9 am, prayer and discussion.
Robert Darkey - darkeybob@gmail.com
Holy Name Society (HR)
Bob Crawford
Men’s Club (SF)
Last Thursday evening of the month - for men seeking spiritual growth, social interaction, service opportunities, and support of the parish family.
Dave Testa - dtesta@zoominternet.net
Knights of Columbus
(SF) Dave Harris - deharris56@gmail.com
(SG) Don Blahovec - stgregkofc@yahoo.com
(HR) Hank Glogowski - hankmdski@gmail.com
Women’s Groups
ABC Moms (SF)
(After Baby Comes) is a group of mothers who meet on the first Friday of each month from 9:00 to 11:30 am. We are mothers of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who enjoy a great line-up of educational, spiritual and practical workshops that support our journey of motherhood.
abcmomscranberry@gmail.com
Christian Mothers (HR)
Jacqulyn Dimeo
Middle Moms (SF)
For women who are in that “middle” part of life, when you are parenting your children as they grow and caring for your aging parents.
Susan Dennis - richnsue@zbzoom.net
Ladies of Charity (HR)
Lynda Mancini
St. Ann Guild (SG)
Mary Ann Brill - Magreb105@zoominternet.net
Women’s Club (SF)
All women 18+ welcome to join this club which provides fellowship in a social and spiritual setting.
Peggy Wahl- peggyw919@gmail.com
Social Groups
Adult Basketball (SG)
Joe Maloney - JMMaloney@uss.com
Adult Softball (SG)
Randy Kaelin - ranchr@verizon.net
Bingo (SG, HR)
Butler Community Dinners (SG)
Sue Heisler
Friends & Fun, 55+ (SF)
Gloria Virostek - geogloviro22@gmail.com
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? (SF)
Bernadette - lauber@zoominternet.net
Lunch Bunch (SF)
Vera Belfiore - belfiorevera@yahoo.com
Senior Group (SG)
Social Club (HR)
John Pansera (Stretch)
Liturgical Volunteering Opportunities
Art & Environment (SF)
A group of men and women of the parish who volunteer their time and talent to the liturgical decorating of the worship environment.
Sherrie Maudie - shm@gmail.com
Altar Serving
Young girls and boys in fourth grade through high school, as well as adults, are eligible to assist the priest at the altar as servers during liturgical celebrations.
Deacon Don Pepe - dpepe@diopitt.org
Cantor
Jon Zellhart - MusicJZ@stferd.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 405
Choir
Jon Zellhart - MusicJZ@stferd.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 405
Contemporary Ensemble Praise Band
Jon Zellhart - MusicJZ@stferd.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 405
Extraordinary Ministers
Deacon Jeff Ludwikowski - jludwikowski@diopitt.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 303
Folk Ensemble
Jon Zellhart - MusicJZ@stferd.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 405
Funeral Servers
Deacon Jeff Ludwikowski - jludwikowski@diopitt.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 303
Funeral Choir
Jon Zellhart - MusicJZ@stferd.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 405
Greeters / Ushers
Deacon Jeff Ludwikowski - jludwikowski@diopitt.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 303
Instrumentalists
Jon Zellhart - MusicJZ@stferd.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 405
Proclaimers of the Word
Deacon Jeff Ludwikowski - jludwikowski@diopitt.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 303
Sacristans
Assist the priests in preparing for liturgical events (masses on Sunday, daily mass, funerals, weddings, Eucharistic benediction). A variety of help is needed, from occasionally to weekly.
Deacon Jeff Ludwikowski - jludwikowski@diopitt.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 303
Catechetical / Educational Volunteering Opportunities
Baptism Prep
Deacon Jeff Ludwikowski - jludwikowski@diopitt.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 303
CCD / Faith Formation Teacher
CCD / Faith Formation Substitute Teacher
CCD / Faith Formation Aide
CCD / Faith Formation Hall Monitor
CCD / Faith Formation Office Help
Dr. Thom Brozich - TBrozich@stferd.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 302
Youth Ministry & Life Teen
Justin D’Antonio - jd’antonio@stferd.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 314
Vacation Bible School
Dr. Thom Brozich - TBrozich@stferd.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 302
Spiritual Volunteering Opportunities
Hospital Call Ministry (SF)
Bonnie Connell - 724-776-9177 ext. 313
Men’s Retreat
Deacon Jeff Ludwikowski - jludwikowski@diopitt.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 303
New Member Welcome (SF)
Bonnie Connell - 724-776-9177 ext. 313
Prison Ministry (SF)
Tom McCarthy - tjmac65@gmail.com
Respect Life (SF)
Bill Slusser
Rosary Leaders (SF)
Lead a decade of the rosary before St. Ferdinand’s daily mass.
Vera Belfiore - belfiorevera@yahoo.com
Visitation of the Sick / Extraordinary Ministers to the Sick
divinegracepgh.org/extra-ordinary-minister
Bring the Holy Eucharist to the sick, the homebound, and elderly in nursing homes.
(SF) Deacon Jeff Ludwikowski - jludwikowski@diopitt.org, 724.776.2888 ext. 303
(SG) Sr. Patricia - srpatty1@stgregzelie.org, 724-452-7245 ext. 2
(HR) Lynda Mancini (Ladies of Charity)
Welcome Ministry (HR)
Virginia Ottaviani
Other Volunteering Opportunities
Angel Fund (HR)
Lou Ferrario - 724-758-4411
Appalachia Mission (SG)
An annual service trip to West Virginia. 7th-12th graders, their families, and any interested adults are welcome.
Mindy Pasquale - mdpasquale5@gmail.com
Comfort Blanket Ministry (SF)
Judy Shearer - judyashearer@gmail.com
Cranberry Council of Churches (SF)
Walt Scott
Festival Committee
Jamie & Judy Shearer - jamiekshearer13@gmail.com
Funeral Luncheon Committee (HR)
Lou Ferrario - laf@zoominternet.net
Funeral Reception Committee (SG)
Gardening Angels (SF)
Peggy Wahl - peggyw919@gmail.com
Gleaners Food Bank (SF)
God’s Precious Premies and Threads of Warmth (SF)
Knit & crochet projects for premies, the homeless, chemo patients, the elderly, and wherever there is need.
Jan Shaffer - painter-woman@hotmail.com
Knotted with Love (HR)
Knit projects for shut-ins, nursing homes, the seriously ill, the bereaved, and others in need.
Karen Woloszyn
Lawn Fete / Festival (SG)
St. Vincent de Paul Society / Food Pantry (SF)
The society was set up to establish a spiritual and personal contact between its members and those who suffer, and to bring to the latter the most effective and brotherly aid possible.
Martha & Joseph Church Cleaning (SF)
(SF) Vera Belfiore - belfiorevera@yahoo.com
Missions Outreach / Mexico Mission (SF)
Organizes regular trips to San Luis, Mexico to construct small homes for poor families, work at an orphanage and distribute food and Bibles at a soup kitchen with a local interdenominational group Caring Hearts Ministries based in Cranberry.
Wilma Scott - wilmajune2002@yahoo.com
Parish Food Bank / Social Services (HR)
Cathay DeBlaso & Jan Bauer - hrsoc@zoominternet.net
724-758-3465 ext 230
724-752-4411 ext 201
Share the Prayer (Rosary Makers) (SF)
Flo & Milt Stauber - florencestauber@hotmail.com
Southwest Butler Food Cupboard (SG)
An interdenominational food pantry in Harmony, PA.
Kristen Stumm - k.new@zoominternet.net
Sunday Breakfast Group (SF)
Mary Funovits - funofour@zoominternet.net