Prayer Groups

If you are interested in any of the opportunities below, contact Barb Walkauskas at 412.367.9001 and she will connect you with the appropriate coordinator.

Parish Prayer Line
Please note that our parish offers a confidential prayer line. Need Prayer? Please contact  Patti Smith at 412-766-3723 or Nancy Detrude at 412- 931-0577. Your privacy is important to us , so please be assured that your call will be handled in a confidential manner.

First Sunday of the Month Rosary
The First Sunday Rosary Group intercedes in prayer to The Blessed Mother. Anyone is welcome to participate as a means of supporting the Church in prayer and enhancing one’s own spirituality. The group meets the first Sunday of every month at 2:00 p.m. for about 45 minutes.
Coordinator: Mary Zielinski

13th of the Month Rosary
This Rosary takes place on the 13th of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Church. Following the Rosary is a presentation by a guest speaker.
Coordinator: Janet Lindner

Funeral Home Rosary
For any deceased members of the parish whose family has requested it, say the rosary at the funeral home.
Coordinators: George J. Staab Jr. and Pauline Mahoney

Legion of Mary: Mary Ark of the New Covenant Praesidium
The Legion of Mary is an apostolic organization of lay people founded in Dublin in September of 1921.  The Legion has been active in the United States since 1931, and was endorsed by the Second Vatican Council.  The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members.

Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service.  Works include parishioner visitation, visitation of the sick or aged, Pilgrim Virgin Statue rotations, and meeting other spiritual needs of the parish community.  In essence, the Legion is an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor, under the guidance of a spiritual director.

Members meet once a week for prayer, planning and discussion in a family setting and share two hours of definite work per week.  Our Mary Ark of the New Covenant Praesidium meets each Thursday evening at 6:30pm at Incarnation of the Lord Church.  All are welcome to attend these meetings and learn more about how the Legion of Mary is serving Jesus through our Blessed Mother in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish.

CLICK HERE to learn about hosing a Pilgrim Virgin Statue visit.

For more information, please contact Jane Sestric, 412-841-3923
or George Linkhauer, 412-952-4127.

Marian Movement of Priests
Marian Movement of Priests prays the holy rosary for the Pope, the bishops, and all priests in response to Our Lady’s invitation through Father Gobbi. The group also reads and studies Father Gobbi’s writings.
Coordinator: Dianne Machesney

Padre Pio Prayer Group
The Padre Pio Prayer Group promotes Eucharistic Adoration and invokes the intercession of Saint Pio of Pietreleino (Padre Pio). The group prays aloud before the Blessed Sacrament with prayers of adoration, petition, thanksgiving and also prays the rosary for priests, for the sick of the parish, and those in need. The group meets the first Thursday of every month at 3:30 PM, during Eucharistic Adoration. Coordinator: Joann Lauer

Militia of the Immaculata
The Militia of the Immaculata (MI) is a worldwide evangelization movement founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe in 1917 that encourages total consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary as a means of spiritual renewal for individuals and society. It employs prayer as the main tool in the spiritual battle with evil. Members of the MI also immerse themselves in apostolic initiatives throughout society, either individually or in groups, to deepen and spread the knowledge of the Gospel and our Catholic Faith. St. Teresa of Avila's MI Village moderators are Rich & Virginia O'Donnell. To keep up-to-date with the latest events and news CLICK HERE to visit the Parish's MI Village website.
Questions or comments? Please contact pittsburgh.kolbe.fan@gmail.com.