Parish Committees & Programs

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Bereavement Ministry

Bereavement ministers assist bereaved families through letters, phone calls and visits following a death.  Support group information is provided.  If interested in becoming part of this ministry, contact Marge LaRue at 610-485-8213.

Parish Nursing

The parish nurse enhances the quality of life of parishioners.  Please contact the rectory if you would like to have the nurse visit your home.

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 the PREP webpage.

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.

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 Fr. DiGuglielmo at the rectory for information.

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.

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.

Liturgy Committee

The parish Liturgy Committee plan special liturgies, such as Mass of the Anointing of the Sick, Rededication Mass, etc., which take place throughout the year.

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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