Parish Organizations

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Adult Choir

The Adult Choir is open to all adults interested in fun, fellowship and helping the entire parish community to worship better.  We invite you to join us!  Rehearsal is every Wednesday evening 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Contact Carl Gedeik at 610-497-3340 for more information.

Ladies Guild

The Ladies Guild helps with spiritual and social development of its members and raises funds for the benefit of the parish.  All women are invited to join.  Mass and Devotions are celebrated every Tuesday evening in the chapel at 7:30 p.m., September through June.

Altar Servers

Altar Servers assist at weekend Mass, they also serve weddings, funerals and other special liturgies.  The altar servers are sixth, seventh and eighth graders from our parochial school for the CCD program.  Any child new to the parish is encouraged to contact the rectory if he/she would like to join.

Lectors

Lectors are those parishioners who proclaim the Word of God at Masses and other liturgies in church and in the chapel.  The duty of a lector is of a sacred nature since the words they speak before the assembly of believers come from Almighty God.  For more information, contact Rev. Mr. Jack Betzal at 610-497-3045.

Catholic Youth Organization

The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) offers a multitude of opportunities for our youth.  Its purpose is to help the young people of our Parish develop a healthy, Catholic attitude toward youthful activities.  It offers students the opportunity for meaningful experiences and leadership through responsibility to self, family, church and community.

Ministers of Hospitality

The Ministers of Hospitality (ushers) help create a friendly and welcoming environment by warmly greeting all who enter our church doors, especially new members and visitors from other parishes.  Contact Jim Grugan at 610-494-5168 for more information.

Eucharist Ministers

A dedicated group of lay men and women who bring the Eucharist to the sick and disabled and also at Mass each Sunday.  Contact the rectory if you are in need of the service of a Eucharistic Minister.

Respect Life

This organization is made up of parish volunteers who help foster respect for human life from conception to natural death.  Its goal is to promote an awareness in the parish community of the horror going on around us, namely abortion, euthanasia, physician assisted suicide and capital punishment.  Please contact the rectory for more information.

Home and School Association

The purpose of the Home & School Association is the advancement of Catholic education and the welfare of all the school children of our parish.  The Home & School Association promotes parent-school activities, supplements school resources and provides interesting speakers at meetings to speak on various topics of interest to parents and teachers.  Click here for more information.

Boy/Cub Scouts

All first grade through age 18 boys are invited to join the fun and adventure of camping, hiking and making friends.  Contact Glen Clark at 610-494-3573 for more information.

Knights of Columbus

The Father James A. Donnelly Council #11782 in the Knights of Columbus Council of St. Joseph Parish is a Catholic Fraternal Organization of men dedicated to the service of family, parish, community and faith.  Their work consists of charity, fraternity, unity and patriotism.  For more information contact Membership Coordinator and Deputy Grand Knight Jim Grugan at 610-494-5168 or Grand Knight Ed Strugala at 610-859-0765.

Girl Scouts

Girls from first through eighth grade are invited to have fun and grow in self esteem and become involved in the community and world around them.  If you are interested in joining, please contact Beth McCullough at (610)842-0135 or email at Medic9169@yahoo.com.

Ladies Auxiliary

The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary's main purpose is to assist the Council in any activity in which it may engage.  As a separate entity, the Auxiliary shall also perform its own church activities, social events, along with outside charity work, above and beyond its regular activities.  Contact Kathy Zakorchemny at 610-494-5064 for information.

Young Adult Music Ministry

This is a group of young adult musicians who provide music for various liturgies.  Please contact the rectory if you are interested.

                                                                                             

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