All women of the parish, whether married or single, a mother or not, are invited to join the Christian Mothers of our parish. Under the spiritual direction of our Associate Pastor, this group meets periodically and conducts many projects and services for our parish, including the Lenten Fish Fries, Easter Bread and Pumpkin Bake sales, Jesse Tree Christmas Project, Easter Basket Project, Flea Market, Bingo at a local geriatric center, Days of Reflection, Hospital and Funeral Home Visitations, and encouragement to new mothers. This organization supports the Pastor and the school in every way possible.
Contact: Mary Kay Schuetz 304-748-4858
The Holy Name Society consists of all men of the parish under the spiritual direction of the Pastor. Masses for living and deceased members and their families are held the second Sunday of each month, and Scripture Reflection is held the first Saturday of the month. Service projects such as the Lenten Fish Fries, Wine Tastings and Christmas lights are some of the ways this group provides great support for our church and school.
Contact: Guy Holmes 724-255-8975
The Liturgy Task Force was established in 2006 to help the parish achieve the second goal of its pastoral plan: To develop our Sunday liturgies as the energizing center-point of parish life. This group has established a ministry of hospitality at Sunday liturgies to welcome and greeter worshippers, developed an annual recruiting, training and scheduling of all liturgical ministers and worked with professionals to improve the acoustics and hearing in the church.
To become a parish Liturgical Minister: Contact the church office 304-748-6710
St. Paul Parish has had a vibrant music ministry for many years. The music used for the Liturgies is a mixture of traditional and contemporary repertoire.
Under the direction of Carrie Oliver-Shultz since 2003, the Music Ministry is a vital part of the Liturgical and Communal life of the parish.
Our Music Director is a 1998 graduate of Otterbein University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance. She has participated in numerous conventions for the National Pastoral Musicians Association and Music Ministry Alive! all over the country. She has written many pieces of music for the Liturgy and co-wrote a musical setting for the Mass under the new translation with our parish guitarist, Rick Witkowski.
ADULT CHOIR/INSTRUMENTALISTS
Our Adult Choir leads worship at the 11:00 am Sunday Mass every weekend, in addition to special feasts throughout the Liturgical Year. The Adult Choir also offers their musical gifts through outreach into the local community, singing for nursing facilities, community events and occasionally other local church’s Worship Service or Liturgies.
Our current instrumentalists at the 11:00 am Sunday Liturgies are:
- Rick Witkowski, acoustic guitarist
- Spencer Thomas, part-time pianist
- Pat Neeley, hand percussionist
- Carrie Oliver-Shultz, hand drum percussionist (congas, djembe drums)
**We are currently looking for volunteer choir members and volunteer instrumentalists of any kind.
Please contact our Music Director, Carrie, at olivershultz76@gmail.com or call the church office at (304) 748-6710.
The Adult Choir and Instrumentalists rehearse every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and at 10:00 am on Sundays before the 11:00 am Liturgy.
CANTORS
Cantors are needed for all Weekend Liturgies, which are:
- Saturday, 5:00 pm
- Sunday, 8:30 am & 11:00 am
- Sunday, 6:00 pm
CHILDREN’S CHOIR/VOICES OF HOPE MIDDLE-SCHOOL CHOIR
Our Youth Music Ministry consists of a 30-40 member Children’s Choir (Grades K through 5)
The Children’s Choir sing at occasional Liturgical Feasts throughout the year. They also sing through ministry outreach to local nursing facilities and community events.
New members (K through 5 grades) are always welcome at any time throughout the year.
Please contact our Music Director, Carrie, at olivershultz76@gmail.com or call the church office at (304) 748-6710.
WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF NEW MUSIC MINISTERS!
If you are new to the parish, or a long-time or current member, please consider offering
your gifts and talents to be a part of this wonderful ministry family!
