IHN (Interfath Hospitality Network)—The IHN program is dedicated to helping homeless families stay intact during times of crisis. In operation at our parish for 5 years, IHN helps to make families self-sufficient. In the 5 or 6 weeks per year that St. Benedict hosts families, 20 to 25 families are aided by more than 100 volunteers from the Parish. Contact Mary Spinabell8, 724.942.2478.
St. Vincent de Paul Society— Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron St. Vincent de Paul. We fulfill our Mission Statement in helping individuals and families with their special needs, in complete confidentiality. Contact Parish Office, 724.941.9406.
Stephen Ministry—A caring and listening ministry providing confidential, one-to-one Christian care to people facing difficulty. The care is man-to-man or woman-to-woman. It is for individuals, not couples or families. The program does not include minors and connects with people over 18 years old. Contact jay Jarrell, 724.941.5026.
If you are interested in any of these ministries or for a list of other ministries and contact information, please link to the Ministries Contact web page.
