St. Columbkille’ s Community Outreach Ministry

This group works with the West Allegheny Food Pantry They coordinate the Angel Tree Project each year, and the Valentine’s Care Package Project, collecting names of parishioners who are away at college as well as deployed military personnel.  They have also been involved with Heroes Helping Heroes WorkCamp.  For more information, contact the rectory office, 724-695-7325.
 

St. Columbkille Welcome Ministry

This organization extends a personal welcome to newly registered members of the parish community by making home visits to newly registered families or individuals, and by assisting in creating opportunities for newly registered families or individuals to get involved in parish life.

When someone registers at the parish, the parish office informs the Welcome Ministry contact person, who arranges a home visit. At the time of the visit, they share information and answer questions about St. Columbkille parish. They also bring a welcome folder, containing parish information, and a coupon good for 6 free muffins from the Imperial Dough Company, compliments of owners and parishioners Dan and Peggy Liwosz.

The welcome ministry meets on an as needed basis. For more information or to join, contact Jennifer Grecko at 724-899-2880 or jgrecko@atc-pa.com

Meals on Wheels

Although not officially affiliated with the parish grouping, some parishioners in the McDonald area assist with preparing and delivering meals for those in need. For more information, CLICK HERE.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is composed of men and women, known as Vincentians, who seek personal holiness through works of charity. They strive to act in the image of Jesus, do God’s will, and devote themselves to the service of the poor and suffering.

Contact for the St. Vincent de Paul Society:  Irene Rosati at
724-695-7325.

West Allegheny Food Pantry:

The parish communities of St. Columbkille and St. Patrick support the West Allegheny  Food Pantry through various parish sponsored collections. Parishioners are needed to help assist with donations and stocking shelves.

If you would like to help, please call 724-695-1305 and ask for Tim or Linda.