Adult Spiritual Formation
Provides opportunities for adults to enhance their faith and spiritual knowledge through programs held throughout the year.
Contact: Mandy Vigna – 814-255-4422
Altar Server Ministry
Serves and assists the priest at daily and weekend Masses and other special liturgical celebrations – grades 5 and up.
Contact: 814-255-4422
Angel Tree Ministry
Serves needy persons and families in our area during the Christmas season by fulfilling gift requests from various sources and then distributing gifts prior to the holiday.
Contact: Andrea Riek – 814-255-3147
Blessed Bakers
Donates home baked goods, as needed, for parish events.
Contact: Sue Bellack – 814-533-9559
Baptism Preparation Team
Assists in the sacramental preparation of families requesting to have their children baptized in our church by providing instruction and support.
Contact: Father Rosenbaum – 814-255-4422
Bereavement Ministry
Provides support to the bereaved of the parish by sending sympathy cards, planning the annual Mass of Remembrance and organizing workshops and support groups, as needed.
Contact: 814-255-4422
Calendar Committee
Organizes and facilitates the annual lottery calendar campaign, which is a major source of income for the parish.
Contact: Marcia & Lou Polonkey – 814-255-4422
Cantor
Collaborates with the Music Minister and organists to lead and encourage the congregation to fully participate in liturgical music.
Contact: Mary Statler – 814-255-6420
Choir
Provides musical leadership at the 10:30 a.m. liturgy and other special liturgical celebrations, when needed.
Contact: Mary Statler – 814-255-6420
Church Cleaner
Performs light housekeeping duties (vacuuming, dusting, cleaning) in the church on a weekly basis in preparation for worship and prayer.
Contact: David Rosenbaum – 814-255-4422
Church Decorator
Prepares and artistically arranges the environment of the church so that it reflects the spirit of each liturgical season or feast.
Contact: Stephanie Bishof – 814-410-4344
Diane Riner – 814-255-3435
Clerical Assistance
Provides support for the rectory office staff, as needed. (e.g. assembling bulletins, preparing bulk mailings, making phone calls)
Contact: Suzie Catanese – 814-255-4422
Collection Counter
Counts, records and deposits weekly collections and receipts.
Contact: Father Rosenbaum – 814-255-4422
Elder Services Ministry
Meets the short term/temporary needs of elderly or disabled parishioners by providing services as requested.
Contact: 814-255-4422
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Assists in the distribution of the Eucharist and Precious Blood to the congregation at Mass as well as to parishioners who are in nursing homes and homebound.
Contact: Mandy Vigna – 814-255-4422
Food Pantry
Assists with the collection and distribution of food to needy families in our area. Food is given out on the first and third Fridays from 9:00 to noon, with the exception of the major holidays (Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).
Contact: Richard Von Schlichten – 814-255-2200
vonschlichten@yahoo.com
Funeral Choir
Provides liturgical music in support of parish funeral Masses.
Contact: Mary Statler – 814-255-6420
Gift Bearer
Represents the community in the presentation of the gifts at the Eucharist.
Contact: See any usher before Mass.
Home Prayer Network
Provides prayer support to parishioners in need by actively participating in a telephone prayer chain.
Contact: Dr. Judith Thomas – 814-535-4747
Hospitality Committee
Liturgical Ministers provide a vital service to the St. Clement Community at each weekend Mass and other special Liturgies throughout the year. They help to create an open, warm, and welcome environment for the faithful who gather for prayer.
Contact: Nancy Stamplis – 814-255-4422
Allen Wright – 814-288-5320
Lector
Proclaims the Word of God to the assembly at Mass and other liturgical celebrations throughout the year.
Contact: 814-255-4422
Lift Ministry
Provides support to nursing home residents and the homebound through periodic visitation and correspondence.
Contact: 814-255-4422
Maintenance Committee
Identifies areas of concern in the upkeep of parish grounds and buildings and assists with maintenance projects. (e.g. carpentry, electrical work, lawn work, masonry, painting, plumbing, snow removal)
Contact: Pete Hohrun – 814-255-6262
Marriage Preparation Team
Assists in the preparation of couples for marriage by presenting the pre-cana requirement via one of several ways: Sponsor Couple meetings, Encounter Weekends, Evening Workshops.
Contact: Diane and Bill Riner – 814-255-3435
Music Minister
Develops and coordinates the music ministry of the church and works collaboratively with the cantors, musicians and organists in an effort to enrich the liturgical music of the community.
Contact: Mary Statler – 814-255-6420
Musician
Provides instrumentation as a means of enhancing the sung worship of the community.
Contact: Mary Statler – 814-255-6420
Organist
Accompanies the choir and congregation in the sung worship of the community.
Contact: Mary Statler – 814-255-6420
Pet Food Pantry
St Clement Parish is starting to collect dog and cat food and treats in conjunction with their Community Food Pantry. Please consider donating to this worthwhile cause. Dry goods or monetary donations (to purchase pet food) will be accepted at the rectory office to help people better care for the furry members of their families.
Contact: Ruth Morello – 814-255-1399 or 814-242-4171
PRE Catechists
Provides weekly religious instruction for the public school students of the parish.
Contact: Mandy Vigna – 814-255-4422
PREP Group
Provides support to the Director of Religious Education by assisting with fundraising and extracurricular activities.
Contact: Mandy Vigna – 814-255-4422
Pro-Life Committee
Advocates in various ways for pro-life causes in the parish and community and supports the annual March for Life.
Contact: Chris Mraz – 814-288-2530
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Welcomes new adults into the Catholic faith community and leads them through the process of initiation.
Contact: Mandy Vigna – 814-255-4422
Sacristan
Performs light housekeeping duties necessary to the celebration of the Eucharist.
Contact: 814-255-4422
Scrip Sellers
Assists with scrip sales before and after all weekend Masses.
Contact: Suzie Catanese – 814-255-4422
Sewing Ministry
Provides sewing skills, as needed, for various parish projects.
Contact: Suzie Catanese – 814-255-4422
Technology
Provides assistance to parish electronic media users and contributors to the parish website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr sites. Records and edits Mass and posts to Social Media and Atlantic Broadband Channel 9 for home viewers.
Contact: 814-255-4422
Youth Ministry
Provides an opportunity for adults and youth to come together with the goal of sharing faith and empowering young people to live as disciples of Christ in our world today.
Contact: Mandy Vigna – 814-255-4422