This past week Father Joe Freedy and I had the tremendous joy of preaching an Encounter Parish Mission at St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish in Brookline-Beechview... Over the three nights of the parish mission the faithful spoke with clarity and conviction as to what they needed, what they experienced, and what they found to have great value in their lives. Here’s what they told us.
Jack Shea was a man with a caring and charitable heart. We often heard his strong voice in support of local workers, and of many charitable organizations.
Parish Accountant Reports to the Pastor or Business Manager Term: Part-Time, 12 months General Statement of Responsibilities Assists the Pastor in the stewardship of the parish’s financial resources. Ensures the effectiveness of financial operations, informing and advising the Pastor and various parish councils as needed. Performs all financial and accounting tasks, in compliance with Diocesan policies and procedures. The incumbent is a member of the core management team that supports the Pastor and parish councils.
Business Manager Reports to the Pastor Term: Part-Time, 12 months General Statement of Responsibilities Assists the Pastor in the stewardship of the parish’s financial, capital, and human resources. Ensures the effectiveness of operations, informing and advising the Pastor and various parish councils as needed. Performs all financial and accounting tasks, in compliance with Diocesan policies and procedures. The incumbent is a member of the core management team that supports the Pastor and ensures that the administrative needs of the parish are met.
I hear it all the time these days. Parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, even children praying for a family member to return to Mass, to go to Confession, to have someone baptized—in other words, to experience conversion, to turn back to God.
Bishop David Zubik is scheduled for a spinal surgery Monday, August 22 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Uptown. The surgery is expected to last several hours and is intended to address continuing problems with collapsing discs
Art and Computer Teacher, Full-time Mary of Nazareth Catholic School, White Oak Beginning in September 2022 until the end of the school year, June. Art K-12 and/or Technology K-12 ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE CURRENT PA CLEARANCES (Child Abuse, Criminal, Fingerprinting, and Act 168) Contact: Beau Quattrone 412-672-2360 Or Email Info to: [email protected] Send all credentials to: Mary of Nazareth Catholic School Attn: Beau Quattrone 1640 Fawcett Avenue White Oak, PA 15131
Senior Staff Accountant – Financial Services Applications are now being accepted for the position of Senior Staff Accountant in the Department for Financial Services in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. This is a full-time position located at the Diocese of Pittsburgh Pastoral Center (Green Tree area). This position is responsible for financial matters in areas of the Diocesan Central Administration Fund including cash receipts, cash disbursements, and journal entries for all offices and programs within Central Administration. Qualifications for the Senior Staff Accountant position include: • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; Master’s Degree preferred in Accounting or Finance; • Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in Accounting or Finance; • Experience with financial reporting requirements; • Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting rules FASB and GAAP; • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; • Advanced Excel skills including experience with spreadsheets; • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; • Analyzing information; • Attention to detail and problem solving skills; • Proactive attitude that focuses on creating ideas and plans for correcting issues and handling daily tasks with the ability to multitask; • Excellent time management skills; • Ability to protect confidential information. A competitive salary will be offered to the successful candidate as well as a full benefit package. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest and résumé to [email protected]. Résumés must be received by September 1, 2022.
The only truly important question in the midst of all of this is, “Who rules?” Not just in the political sense but, most importantly, in the cosmic sense. We, as people of faith, know the answer to that pivotal question. It is Jesus Christ, the “King of kings and the Lord of lords.”
Saint Augustine Friary, Lawrenceville, seeks to hire a responsible and compassionate person to provide overnight supervision and assistance for elderly and disabled friars (priests and brothers) for three nights – Thursday, Friday, Saturday (three overnights per week) 10pm – 6am. For information, please call Brother Jim Mungovan at (412) 682-6430.
Assistant Director of Music Ministry, Full-time -- Holy Sepulcher/Saint Kilian parishes A self-motivated, energetic individual responsible for assisting the Director of Music Ministry in the implementation of various components of Liturgical Ministry for the Parish Grouping “Adams/Cranberry/Glade Mills”, consisting of Saint Kilian Parish and Holy Sepulcher Parish. This individual will report to the Director of Music Ministry.
The Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) in Bethel Park is seeking a part-time (28 hours a week) housekeeper. Candidate will be responsible for weekly cleaning of administrative offices as well as residence rooms for retired priests and retreat center. Daily tasks include but are not limited to: sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming floors, restrooms and common areas, gathering and empty trash, dusting furniture, walls and equipment. Additional duties include cleaning windows and making beds. Please send resumes to [email protected]
Advancement Coordinator Ave Maria Academy is seeking a mission driven, hard-working, dedicated, self-starter to join our school community as our Advancement Coordinator. This individual should have a passion for Catholic education and a strong desire to be part of a team. The Advancement Coordinator is a support position who reports to the Principals and collaborates with the School Advisory Council. The Advancement Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and execution of various special events and initiatives with a focus on identifying, cultivating, and stewarding both active and prospective donors. This individual will be a keystone member of the team, with a concentration in successfully leading special events and providing support in donor stewardship initiatives. The Advancement Coordinator will also be responsible for the effective use of resources and a donor management system to measure and achieve development goals. This individual will be asked to think both strategically about the larger efforts of the school, while also performing highly detailed and creative work daily.
Long term substitute full time, Grades 2 and 3 Language Arts and Grade 2 Religion K-6 Certification, K-6/N3 Contact Nikole Laubham, Principal [email protected]
Every August 15 we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary body and soul into heaven. Often people, even believers, do not know what to make of the Assumption. They may think of it only in terms of a person being transferred from one place to another. It is so much more than that.
When I read Gene’s death notice recently, I remembered the stories he shared, but most importantly, I recalled a lesson he taught me before his failing health required his move to a personal care facility. It was a short lesson, but memorable, nonetheless. In fact, this man of many stories just used one word!
Divine Grace Parish, which includes the three churches of St. Ferdinand, St. Gregory, and Holy Redeemer is seeking a part time Administrative Assistant for the Parish. These churches call together the faithful in three principal cities (Cranberry Twp., Zelienople, and Ellwood City) and all the many other communities in between. The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the Parish by working independently as well as a team member with other staff to facilitate the efficient operation by using organizational, problem-solving, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills.