ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:
Alcoholics Anonymous is a confidential 12-step support program that meets in the Sacred Heart Hope House (red brick house on Saint Alexis Campus). For more information, please contact the Parish Center at 724-935- 4343.
COURAGE:
Courage is a confidential diocesan sponsored international organization for those who struggle with homosexual relationships. Members support one another in living the virtues of the gospel by embracing the teachings of the Catholic Church on human sexuality through a structured 12-step program. For more information, please contact the Parish Center at 724-935- 4343.
JESUS IN DISGUISE:
Jesus in Disguise is a program for all members of the parish to help those in our community who are less fortunate. This is accomplished by collecting small needed goods and getting them into the hands of the needy. It is named Jesus in Disguise because it is done quietly and without recognition. On Monday evenings, help is needed to get vehicles packed with food, clothing, blankets and other assorted items to be distributed at 10:00 pm to the homeless of Pittsburgh. This weekly effort provides comfort and safety to those who might otherwise be alone. For more information, please contact Claudia Reljac at or 724-935- 6823.
LADIES OF CHARITY:
Ladies of Charity is an international organization founded over 400 years ago by Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Louise deMarillac, dedicated to helping anyone in need. The local chapter has been active for over 25 years. In living the faith, they find ways to serve the needy, poor, or anyone who needs assistance. The group is funded by the poor boxes in the church and by private donations. They serve as Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers at funeral masses. They sponsor the annual Easter food drive, Thanksgiving food and baby needs drive and the Christmas Angel Sharing Tree. They also fulfill requests for assistance in areas such as rent or medical bills, and visit the homebound. All requests for aid are held in the strictest of confidence. For more information, please contact Claudia Reljac at or 724-935- 6823.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK:
Ministry to the Sick focuses on reaching those people who are unable to attend Mass or who are unable to be involved in community life at Saint Alexis. The members are usually Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who visit shut-ins, elderly or those who are ill, to bring Jesus into their homes. On occasion, they will also provide transportation for a parishioner to attend weekend mass. For more information, please contact Claudia Reljac at or 724-935- 6823.
OUTREACH MINISTRY TO THE SICK:
Outreach Ministry to the Sick sends cards to parishioners who have been hospitalized. They will
periodically call on elderly or shut-in parishioners, and serve as a “resource” for social services by coordinating help for the needs of those ill and elderly, such as transportation needs. The time commitment can be minimal (1-2 hours per month), or as much as you can help. For more information, please contact Claudia Reljac at or 724-935- 6823.
PROJECT RACHEL:
Project Rachel is a confidential diocesan sponsored ministry for women who are grieving after an abortion. For more information, please contact the Parish Center at 724-935- 4343.