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Bereavement Ministry
St. Joseph’s Bereavement
Ministry came together in February 1999 and is committed to reaching out
and providing emotional support and encouragement to those who have lost
a loved one. Our ministers have accompanied nearly 500 families on
their grief journey. We visit personally, share a cup of coffee or a
graveside trip, call regularly, and send notes of encouragement to those
who are grieving. Each November, we invite our bereaved to attend a
Mass of Remembrance and a Coping with the Holidays program. And, in the
spring, we encourage our grieving families to join us for lunch and
conversation. These events provide opportunity for sharing and
fellowship, and the insight of professional grief counselors. Now in
our 12th year, we look forward to serving the parish
community. If we can be of service, or if you feel called to be a part
of this ministry, please call Marge LaRue at 610-485-8213.
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Pastoral Council
A council of elected and
appointed members act as a consultative body by advising and assisting
the pastor in areas of pastoral concern. It develops parish
pastoral plans to recognize and reflect the parish diversity.
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PREP Program
From September to May,
a Continuous Christian Development program is available to assist
parents of public school children in the important task of forming them
into committed Catholic Christians. The sacramental program and
all other activities are family focused. Contact Catherine Maugeri
at 610-494-4358 or John Betzal (Jr. & Sr. )
Click here to visit
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Stewardship Committee
Stewardship is based on the principle that "the
parish belongs to its members" and they should be responsible for the
quality of Community Life. A prayerful, Eucharist-centered
community with a common vision: God Is the Source of All.
Its members are committed to furthering the word and work of Christ by
caring for each other and all of God's creation. In gratitude,
they joyfully give back a portion of their God-given gifts of time,
talent and treasure. |
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Finance Committee
This group of appointed
members of the parish assist Father Vogan with the accounting and
finances of the parish operations. |
RCIA This
program is for those who have never been baptized, those who were
baptized but need Eucharist or Confirmation, and those interested in
becoming a Catholic. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
(RCIA) is open to all and is a process in the Church throughout the
world whereby people learn more about the Faith and are welcomed into
the Catholic Church. The group meets once a week from September
until Easter. Contact the rectory if you are interested. |
Aid
for Friends
Volunteers make
meals in their homes and place them in aluminum trays provided by
Aid for Friends. The meals are placed in the church freezer for
shut-ins in the area. They are delivered by volunteer visitors once
a week. The visitors take the meals and also spend some time with
the shut-ins. Anyone in the parish can volunteer with Aid for
Friends. Shut-ins come from St. Joseph's Church and outside of the
church.
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Hospitality Committee
The Hospitality
Committee members are responsible for organizing the "coffee and donut
Sundays" held the fourth Sunday of each month after all Masses.
Contact the rectory for more information. |
RCIA Team Member
The RCIA team members under Fr. DiGuglielmo's
guidance are responsible for the organization, instruction and
coordination of the RCIA program. |
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Social Service Liaison
The Social Service Liaison
connects parishioners - especially the elderly - to the services at the parish as well as those in the Delaware County Area. |
Mother Teresa's Legacy
Donations of canned fruit and vegetables, pasta,
cereal and peanut butter and jelly are needed. All donations are
given to the Missionary Sisters of Charity for distribution. |
