Fr. Walt Dworak 
Pastor 

St. Philip Information Page

Office and Administration

The parish office is usually open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Feel free to stop by or call for an appointment.

Dorothy Kraemer 
Parish Secretary 

Church Envelopes

All members of the parish community should be registered as parishioners. If you are new to the area, or if you do not receive envelopes, please contact the parish office.

Instructions in the Faith

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and the Initiation of Children (CIC) is offered for those interested in the Catholic faith. For information, please contact the parish office.

Ministry to the Sick & Shut-ins

Arrangements for home visitation for the Sacraments of Eucharist, Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick may be made by contacting the parish office. Eucharistic Ministers are available on Sundays for the distribution of the Eucharist.

Youth Ministry

St. Philip Youth Ministry events and programs are open to all junior high (7th & 8th grade) and high school students and their friends. It offers a variety of social, educational, spiritual, service and social justice activities. For upcoming events see Youth News in the bulletin or contact the .

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Children, K through 5th grade, are invited to attend the Children's Liturgy of the Word which is celebrated each Saturday at the 4:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am Liturgies.

Sacrament of Baptism

Baptism is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Call the parish office for detailed information to set a Baptismal date.

Sacrament of Marriage

Weddings may be scheduled for Saturdays at 2:00 pm or 6:00 pm. Diocesan guidelines require participation in a Marriage Preparation program. Engaged couples are to contact the parish office at least six months prior to the anticipated wedding.

Bulletin Articles and Notices

Submit items in writing no later than Friday, 10 am two weeks prior to the Sunday in which the item is to run. Bulletin requests can be emailed to the .

Prayer Ministry

If you would like to request prayers for a special intention, family concern or illness, please write your request in the red books located at the end of the communion rail in church, or call Rosemary Mulkerrin at 412-922-6727. Your request will be remembered in our daily prayers.

Parish Library

Stop by the St. Phlip Library before or after Mass for a book on prayer, spirituality, lives of the saints, and the church. The library is located at the back of the church, near the main entrance, in the former Baptistry. If you have appropriate books that you would like to donate to the parish library, please bring them to the parish office.