You are invited to anticipate Christ the Light of the World, on the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, following 4:30 Mass at St. Louise de Marillac.
This special evening is for all ages! We will gather near the Advent wreath in church, then process by candlelight to the front entrance of the school for a blessing of the Manger and upon families. Take-home children’s crafts and Advent traditions old and new will be provided to help your family live the season fully in your home.
BREAKFAST with SANTA
is FULL!
Thank you to all who have registered.
We will see you on Saturday, December 3, 2022
St. Joan of Arc, Gathering Place
9:00 am—12:00 noon
If you wanted to register, but didn't have the opportunity, please call 412-835-1155 to be added to our waitlist. Depending on cancellations, we may be able to take additional registrations. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee you a seat, but are happy to put you on the wait list.
Music Ministries
We are very excited to begin another Choir season! Those who are high school age or older are invited to sing in the adult choir, typically at 10:00 Mass on most Sundays. Those high school students who join the choir and show a particular level of skill and commitment may also be able to lead us in singing on their own at times! This is a great opportunity to expand the level of participation of adults and teens alike! The invitation to sing is for all in the parish (both churches). If you are interested in participating specifically at one church or the other, simply let us know!
Handbell choir: Those who can read music (have experience playing an instrument, for example), might consider ringing handbells from time to time. We currently have two octaves of handbells and would need 7-8 ringers. Handbells are a beautiful, unique, and fun way to enhance the music at liturgies. Participation age begins at 7th grade. Depending on interest, we can even have a group for adults and a group for middle/high school.
Children’s Choir: The parish Children’s Choir is for those in the 2nd grade or older. We typically sing once a month, always at Christmas Eve (4:00 PM Mass), and for Easter Sunday (10:00 AM Mass). We would love to have children's groups at both churches!
To express interest, or for more information on these opportunities, please email Gregory Fincham, Parish Music Director at gfincham@sja-stl.org. Please include in the subject line, “Choir 2022,” “Handbells 2022,” or “Children’s Choir 2022.”
Handbell choir: Those who can read music (have experience playing an instrument, for example), might consider ringing handbells from time to time. We currently have two octaves of handbells and would need 7-8 ringers. Handbells are a beautiful, unique, and fun way to enhance the music at liturgies. Participation age begins at 7th grade. Depending on interest, we can even have a group for adults and a group for middle/high school.
Children’s Choir: The parish Children’s Choir is for those in the 2nd grade or older. We typically sing once a month, always at Christmas Eve (4:00 PM Mass), and for Easter Sunday (10:00 AM Mass). We would love to have children's groups at both churches!
To express interest, or for more information on these opportunities, please email Gregory Fincham, Parish Music Director at gfincham@sja-stl.org. Please include in the subject line, “Choir 2022,” “Handbells 2022,” or “Children’s Choir 2022.”
Safe Environment
Obtaining Clearances for Employees and Volunteers (Parish and School)
Go to www.virtusonline.org and click "First-TIme Registrant" to begin the registration process. Use the access code 'protect'
In order to be eligible to volunteer or work in the parish or school, it is mandatory that you complete the Diocesan Safe Environment Process.
Please reach out to Marcella at mlantzman@sja-stl.org with any questions.
Help Wanted
Full Time and Part Time Custodian Positions
Full time custodian is needed at Saint Louise de Marillac School. Duties include but not limited to school cleaning, parish and school event set ups and teardown, grounds garbage collection and sidewalk snow removal. Position is 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday 3:00pm to 11:30pm with benefits.
Part time custodian for Saint Catherine Labouré Parish(Saint Louise de Marillac Church site and Saint Joan of Arc Church site), on an as-needed basis, fill-in and snow removal.
If interested, please contact Mike Buechel at 412-833-1010 to set up an interview. You must have the required diocesan clearances before starting the position.
Parish Mission Statement
As members of St. Catherine Labouré Parish, our Mission is to Learn Jesus, Love Jesus, and Live Jesus and to invite others to share in the Sacramental Life of the Catholic faith.