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Mass Schedule

Monday: 7:30am, 9:00am
Tuesday: 7:30am, 9:00am
Wednesday: 7:30am, 9:00am
Thursday: 9:00am
Friday: 9:00am
Saturday: 5:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:30am, 6:00pm

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Parish Staff

The Very Reverend Kenneth G. Zaccagnini Pastor (724) 744-7474 Email -   Bio
Father Douglas E. Dorula Parochial Vicar (724) 744-7474 Email -   Bio
Kenneth Meyer Director of Religious Formation (724) 744-4885 Email -   Bio
Mary Ellen Stilwell Director, RCIA & Evangelization (724) 744-7474 Email -   Bio
Bob Vareha Music Ministry (724) 744-7474 Email -   Bio
Janice Shepherd Business Manager (724) 744-7474 Email -   Bio
Judy Shaffer Parish Secretary (724) 744-7474 Email -   Bio
Dawn Borger Litrugical and Environmental Arts (724) 744-7474 Email -   Bio
Cathy Meyer Baptism and Marriage Preparation (724) 744-7474 Email -   Bio
Fran Wasko Sacristan and Wedding Coordinator (724) 744-7474 Email -   Bio
Mary Ann Kent Formation Secretary (724) 744-4885 Email -   Bio
Gary Moore Maintenance (724) 744-7474 Email -   Bio
Fred Wassenaar Web Master (724) 744-7474 Email -   Bio

Parish Staff Biographical Information

Biographical Information:

The Very Reverend Kenneth G. Zaccagnini:

Position: Pastor
Email:
Phone: (724) 744-7474
Arrived at St. Barbara: October 30, 2008
Job Description: The Pastor is the local representative and co-worker of the bishop who assigns him to a particular parish. In collaboration with staff and parishioners, he has overall responsibility for the administration of parish life, evangelization, liturgy, pastoral care and stewardship of the property and the facilities.
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Father Douglas E. Dorula:

Position: Parochial Vicar
Email:
Phone: (724) 744-7474
Arrived at St. Barbara: July 2007
Job Description: The Parochial Vicar assists the Pastor with the responsibilities of caring for the pastoral life of the parish.
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Kenneth Meyer:

Position: Director of Religious Formation
Email:
Phone: (724) 744-4885
Arrived at St. Barbara: July 1, 1974
Job Description: To direct the Religious Formation process at St. Barbara parish within the context of total Faith Formation for parishioners of all ages.
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Mary Ellen Stilwell:

Position: Director, RCIA & Evangelization
Email:
Phone: (724) 744-7474
Arrived at St. Barbara: July 1991
Job Description: Director of parish RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)---process by which adults who are not baptized or baptized in other faith traditions are welcomed into the Catholic Church. Also, coordinates parish evangelization efforts including welcoming of new members, reaching out to inactive members and offering parish renewal opportunities.
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Bob Vareha:

Position: Director of Music
Email:
Phone: (724) 744-7474
Arrived at St. Barbara: July 2008
Job Description: Responsibilities include directing the Adult choirs, training and recruitment of parish cantors, and working with and coordinating of the volunteer instrumentalists who enhance our liturgies.
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Janice Shepherd:

Position: Business Manager
Email:
Phone: (724) 744-7474
Arrived at St. Barbara: December 2006
Job Description: Provides all accounting and financial services for the parish. Oversees the business operations and facilities needs of the parish. Coordinates activities for the Diocesan Lenten Appeal, Parish Capital Campaign, Finance Council, Facilities Management Committee, and Stewardship Committee. Supports the administration of the Food Bank. Assists the Pastor in administering the Cemetery.
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Dawn Borger:

Position: Litrugical and Environmental Arts
Email:
Phone: (724) 744-7474
Arrived at St. Barbara: 3/26/2007
Job Description: Work with the Pastor and Parochial Vicar in coordinating and executing liturgical celebrations in the parish. This includes Sunday Eucharist, Holy Days of Obligation, funerals, penance services, and Memorial Masses. Collaborates with the Director of Music Ministry in the preparation of worship aids for high seasons. Also responsible for preparing the worship space with the appropriate seasonal decorations.
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Cathy Meyer:

Position: Baptism and Marriage Preparation
Email:
Phone: (724) 744-7474
Arrived at St. Barbara: 3/27/2007
Job Description: To educate, prepare and schedule expectant couples for the sacrament of Baptism for their children and engaged couples for the Sacrament of Marriage.
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Judy Shaffer:

Position: Parish Secretary
Email:
Phone: (724) 744-7474
Arrived at St. Barbara: March 1998
Job Description: Support the pastor and pastoral staff in general office work; prepare bulletin for print; schedule Mass intentions and facilities use.
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Fran Wasko:

Position: Sacristan and Wedding Coordinator
Email:
Phone: (724) 744-7474
Arrived at St. Barbara: April 1992
Job Description: Maintain cleanliness of church; coordinate the flow of weddings.
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Mary Ann Kent:

Position: Formation Secretary
Email:
Phone: (724) 744-4885
Arrived at St. Barbara: June 1998
Job Description: Support the Director of Religious Formation in all aspects of general office work in preparation for religious formation, sacramental preparation, and Summer Bible School.
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Gary Moore:

Position: Maintenance
Email: TBE
Phone: (724) 744-7474
Arrived at St. Barbara: TBE
Job Description: Upkeep and maintenance of all parish facilities and grounds.
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Fred Wassenaar:

Position: WebMaster
Email:
Phone: (724) 744-7474
Arrived at St. Barbara: 8/2008
Job Description: Maintain and coordinate the development and update of the parish website.
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