Volunteer Opportunities

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish has a number of hospitality and fellowship opportunities, and you are welcome to get involved! If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed below contact parish secretary Barb Walkauskas at bwalkauskas@mountcarmelpgh.org or 412.367.9001 and she will connect you with the appropriate coordinator.

Athletic Association
The Association helps fund all of the sports teams and provides guidance and governance over the sports programs. It strives to provide an opportunity for all of our students to participate in athletic events.
Coordinator: Chris Yakim

Baptism Garments
Volunteers make the Baptismal Garments for those in the Church that are being baptized.   The garments are made in advance so they can be completed at your leisure.  If you like to sew and have a machine you are welcomed to join our team!  Contact: Anne Kaufman

Bingo Association
Bingo is held every Thursday in Henninger Hall Auditorium from 7-10:30 pm and the funds raised benefit the Parish and school. Volunteers are needs to register guests, run the Bingo kitchen, and assist throughout the evening.

Church Cleaning Crew
Church cleaning volunteers see that the church is clean prior to Saturday and Sunday Masses. All those available arrive at the church every Friday morning around 9:45 AM.
Coordinator: Sally Hansel

Landscaping Committee
The Landscaping Committee plans activities and organizes projects to help create and maintain a peaceful and inspirational setting to welcome parishioners and visitors.

Lenten Fish Fry
The Lenten Fish Fry takes place every Friday during the season of Lent. Many volunteers are needed to run the Fish Fry, in roles such as food prep, cooks, servers, take-out, bussers, cashiers, and clean-up. Funds raised support the parish. Coordinators: Dave Eifler and Connie Stewart

Ministers of Hospitality
Are you outgoing? Do you like to meet new people and make others feel welcome? Are you looking for a way to participate more fully at Mass? If so, the St. Sebastian Hospitality Ministry wants you!!  

Greeters are the first people attendees encounter at Mass. The impression of a parish is often formed by the initial hospitality or lack thereof upon entering the church. Ushers also help greet people arriving at Mass, but are mostly engaged during Mass itself. 

Please note that anyone over 18 serving as part of any ministry must have their clearances through the Protecting God’s Children workshop and their PA state background check. Simply contact Ann Ferguson at 412-367-9001, Ext 5 or aferguson@mountcarmelpgh.org for more information.

Parish Festival and Flea Market
The week-long event (August 15-20, 2022) includes nightly theme dinners and entertainment, a huge flea market, game booths, Bingo, Chinese Auction, prayer corner, bake sale, and more. Volunteers are critically needed in all ways throughout the week, from food service, to booth runners, bingo, and games. The flea market depends on volunteers to help sort, price, sell, and check-out items.  Coordinators: Dave Eifler and Connie Stewart.