MINISTRIES

The ministries of our community are to meet the needs of the various age groups of parishioners and help organize our interaction with the larger Pittsburgh community. They are also created to give each one of us our own identity in the church as co-ministers with one another. The ministries give each member an expression of their God given talents and gifts. Each ministry is designed to meet an aspect of our spiritual life that is well pleasing to God.

ST. GEORGE HOMELESS MINISTRY

To provide parishioners with the opportunity to fulfill Christ’s command to feed the hungry and minister to those in need. This ministry also provides us with the opportunity to interact with and bear witness to the larger Pittsburgh community. In its short existence this ministry has already established relationships with shelters throughout Pittsburgh.

ST. GEORGE LIGHT HOUSE MINISTRY

To promote awareness of activities and events both within the parish and outside of the parish. This ministry also will help maintain the Cathedral website, the Flocknote messaging system and the Church Directory. It will also assist in supporting retreats that are hosted by our parish. This ministry will also display creativity in hosting events that involve interaction with the larger non-Orthodox Pittsburgh community. This ministry also performs the livestream services for the church.

ST. GEORGE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

To provide the children (ages 5-12) of the parish with opportunities to learn Christian service, fellowship, and to be more aware of those in need. There will be a special emphasis on helping the children understand that they bless our community just by being who they are and to become more aware of their talents and gifts.

ST. GEORGE FOOD PANTRY

To provide food and resources to the community through food packages that can be picked up at the church and brought home. This ministry also collaborates with the with local community food banks. The St. George Food Pantry helps our community to be Christian neighbors to the Oakland area.

ST. GEORGE MOM’S MINISTRY

To provide fellowship and support for the mothers of the community who are engaged in raising children in the Christian faith. This ministry is for moms of all ages and demographics. We strive to have moms from all age groups. The presence of older moms gives opportunities for mentoring and support. The activities involve discussion groups, meals, and social events.

ST. GEORGE STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY

To provide stewardship education to the parish, supervise the stewardship health of the community, to assist in meeting the financial needs of the ministries, and to steer the annual stewardship activity towards meeting the financial goals for carrying out the vision and mission statements. The stewardship ministry may also make recommendations to the annual budget committee.

ST. GEORGE MEN’S MINISTRY

To provide fellowship, peer support, Christian education, and service opportunities for the men of the parish. The activities involve discussion groups, service projects, meals, and social events.

ANTIOCHIAN WOMEN

To provide fellowship, peer support, Christian Ed, and ministry opportunities for the women of the parish. The Antiochian Women of each parish play a key role in supporting the Antiochian Archdiocese’s yearly projects.

SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE And L.A.M (LIFETIME ADULT MINISTRY)

To provide ministry, fellowship, peer support, and service opportunities for the seniors of the parish. The Society of St. George has also committed itself to helping to beautify the church and to helping to minister to the shut-ins of the community.

TEEN SOYO

To provide youth ministry, fellowship, Christian Ed, peer support, and service opportunities for the Teens (age 13-19) of the parish. The activities involve service projects, social events, and discussion groups.

ST. GEORGE BOOKSTORE

The St. George Bookstore has been a mainstay in our parish as it is a ministry of learning as well as glorification of our Holy Orthodox faith. It is also a way to quietly and subtly evangelize the church and its beauty. The St. George Bookstore purchases many items from monasteries within the U.S. and also Orthodox distributors. If ever you are in need of a special gift, please contact Khouria Tammy Makoul for more information. As St. John Chrysostom writes, “The Holy Scriptures were not given to us that we should enclose them in books, but that we should engrave them upon our hearts.”