Sacraments

Sacraments are visible signs of God's grace to help Christian's towards salvation, and we are happy to be a part of your journey.

Reconciliation (Confession): 
Saturdays 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. prior to the 5:00pm Mass
 

Infant Baptism:

A Pre-Baptism Class is required for first time parents or those who have never taken the class.  After attending the class, the Baptism can be scheduled.  A sponsor certificate and/or letter for each Godparent must be submitted to the parish office prior to the Baptism. Baptisms are normally celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. To arrange, please contact Deacon Greg Jelinek at 412-231-6949 

Marriage:  Couples wishing to marry must meet with one of the priests in our parish grouping at least six (6) months prior to the anticipated wedding date.  No wedding date can be confirmed until the couple meets with the priest.  Couples are encouraged to call the parish office and request a wedding packet which will include all the information to help plan your sacramental wedding at St. Nicholas Church.  Please contact Parish House at 412-231-2994.
 
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults): For adults, the usual way to become a member of the Catholic Church is through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). The OCIA is a gradual process of education and formation.  Whether unbaptized or baptized in another Christian denomination, the OCIA program helps adults to grow in their relationship with God. The process takes you through various phases of discerning your call to become a Catholic and the living of that faith.  Sessions generally begin in the fall and conclude with the Easter Vigil.   You will be given more information and the OCIA program and the opportunity to meet, should you desire. The first step of the journey begins by contacting the Parish House at 412-231-2994.
 
Confirmation:  
Are you an adult (over 18) and somehow missed being confirmed?  Please call Mary Ann Dank at 412-320-1253.
 

Anointing of the Sick / Communion Calls: Offered to any parishioner at any time, as long as the priest is available.  If you know you are going to the hospital in the near future, for surgery or other procedures, that is an especially good time to seek the Pastor after Mass for the celebration of the sacrament. Visits to hospitals and homes can also be made by calling the Parish House at 412-231-2994.

St. Nicholas Cemeteries
St. Nicholas Church has two locations in Millvale and Northside as listed below:  

• • St. Nicholas Cemetery (Millvale) Mount Troy Road (Lonsdale Rod) Reserve Township, PA 15212

  • St. Nicholas Cemetery (Northside) Hahn Road Northside, PA 15219

If you are interested in purchasing a plot, please visit :

Catholic Parish Cemeteries Associations Diocese of Pittsburgh