Local outreach
St. Michael’s supports the following organizations through financial contributions and active involvement.
Links to most of these ministries can be accessed by clicking on the header at the top of the paragraph
Faith In Action
Laurel Area Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers. Faith In Action is a faith-based community outreach program designed to assist senior citizens in maintaining their independence, quality of life, and dignity.
Our team of trained volunteers give 2 + hours of their time each week by providing appointment escorts, caregiver relief, errands/shopping, friendly visits, transportation, and telephone reassurance.
VYN is a non-denominational organization that reaches out to high school students in the Ligonier Valley. It shares the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the youth, and it offers opportunities for fellowship, community service, and Christian action.
The Neighborhood Academy
This academy is a faith-based, independent, college-prep high school for low-income youth in Pittsburgh. As a part of it’s mission, it strives to break the cycle of poverty through preparing its students for higher education. The Academy also “provides counseling, transportation, three meals a day, and assistance with emergency needs like medical care.”
The parish sponsors a backpack project providing each student with a pack filled with school supplies.
St. Michael’s college scholarship program makes a four-year scholarship available to a graduating senior of The Neighborhood Academy. The candidates for the scholarship must complete an application process; if selected, the student must meet the guidelines of the scholarship each of his/her four years in college.
Christmas Stories Benefit Rector’s Discretionary Fund
We have available lots of copies of two books that James Simons, the former rector of St. Michaels wrote and published. One titled “The Gift Giver” and the other “St. Michael and more stories for Christmas”. The books sell for $7 each and all proceeds from the sale of the books will benefit Rev. Marjorie Bevan’s discretionary fund thanks to Rev. Simon’s donation. Inquire with the church office if you would like a copy of the books.