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A Warm Welcome to the Website of St. Maria Goretti Parish Where Stewardship Is a Way of Life
We are a dynamic and growing Faith community located in the Northwestern suburbs of Philadelphia and proud to be a part of that historic Archdiocese. We hope that this page, and the links provided will be a doorway to helpful knowledge in the pursuit of the Truth which is Christ Jesus Our Lord.
Rev. Leonard N. Peterson, Pastor
Rev. Andrew Brownholtz, Parochial Vicar
1601 Derstine Road
Hatfield, Pennsylvania 19440
Rectory Phone: (215) 721-0199
Fax: (215) 721-4320
PREP Phone (215) 721-6559
School Phone (215) 721-9098
Rev. Andrew Brownholtz, Parochial Vicar
1601 Derstine Road
Hatfield, Pennsylvania 19440
Rectory Phone: (215) 721-0199
Fax: (215) 721-4320
PREP Phone (215) 721-6559
School Phone (215) 721-9098
KICK OFF 2010 AT PLAY & PRAY!
Get your new year off to a fun start by stopping by once a month to “Play and Pray”, our Mom and Tots group at SMG! We gather together in the Parish library for simple crafts, songs, and stories with our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with your child in a gently structured yet casual setting, as well as connect with other moms in the parish. We meet the last Monday of each month (except in May when we meet on the 24th) from 9:30-11 AM. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Michelle at andrew.rampulla@comcast.net or Kelly at kelly.mazeroski@verizon.net.
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SAVE THE DATE -- MARCH 4
A Women of Grace Study information and registration class will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2010 in the St. Maria Goretti Parish Center beginning at 7 p.m. Additional information will be handed out at that time, including study materials, and alternate class times, if needed. If you have any questions or comments, please call Dona at 215.721.7711.
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FIRST COMMUNION
If you have not returned your First Communion forms please do so today. Without the forms we will be unable to include your child in the retreats. Please remember the First Reconciliation retreat is Saturday February 20th. Please arrive in Drexel Hall to begin at 9:00 AM.
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VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONISTS NEEDED
Volunteer Receptionists are needed to answer phones at the Parish Center. What a great way to get more involved in the parish. The schedule is flexible, choose as many or as little hours you want. Help is needed Monday through Thursday. Morning shift is from 9am to 12:30pm and the afternoon shift is from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. Please call Cheryl or Mary at 215-721-0199 for more details.
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SMG SENIORS MEETING
Because of Ash Wednesday falling on February 17th our meeting will be on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH at 10:30 in the Parish Center. Please plan on joining us for an entertaining presentation about White House Decorations and Ornaments. Jim Dellesandro will be bringing along some of these to see. It certainly will be something of interest to all. Make an effort to re-join your Senior friends and bring along a friend or two. WE MISS YOU.
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LAST CHANCE ~ LOTTERY CALENDARS
Buy a St. Maria Goretti Lottery Calendar and get a chance to win a cash prize each day of 2010. This is the last weekend that calendars will be available after Masses in the narthex. Proceeds benefit St. Maria Goretti School.
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CYO HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
Open Gym Night
We will be having Volleyball Open Gym Night for High School students, boys and girls, on
Monday, February 8th 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Monday, February 22nd 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Come on out to Drexel Hall and join us for some fun. No prior experience required. Call Lou Anne at (215) 721- 2028 with any questions.
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TEMPLE CLEANSERS NEEDED
We are in need of help one Saturday morning every 5 weeks for about an hour to join our Temple Cleanser teams. This would include light housekeeping of the church to spruce it up before our Sunday liturgies. It’s a great way to meet new people and become more active in our wonderful parish. If you think this is the ministry for you and would like to learn more about it please call Cheryl at 215-721-0199 or attend our meeting on Monday, February 8th at 7pm in the Parish Center.
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We, the faithful of St. Maria Goretti Parish, exist to give thanks and praise to God, acknowledging the saving action of Jesus Christ and the sanctifying grace of the Holy Spirit, strive to proclaim the message of Christ by embracing the Stewardship Way of Life.
We therefore commit ourselves to:
. Seeking to see the face of Christ in one another by welcoming all in to our church as members of our parish community.
. Striving to become a sacramental parish by creating a community centered on prayer and worship, especially of the Holy Eucharist.
. Recognizing our God given gifts and sharing them with others, we provide resources, programs and ministries to assist the community in its life long journey of Faith.
. Attending to the spiritual and physical needs of our parishioner, the surrounding and global community, we spread God’s message through service.
We therefore commit ourselves to:
. Seeking to see the face of Christ in one another by welcoming all in to our church as members of our parish community.
. Striving to become a sacramental parish by creating a community centered on prayer and worship, especially of the Holy Eucharist.
. Recognizing our God given gifts and sharing them with others, we provide resources, programs and ministries to assist the community in its life long journey of Faith.
. Attending to the spiritual and physical needs of our parishioner, the surrounding and global community, we spread God’s message through service.
Parish Mission Statement
John Cardinal O'Hara the then Archbishop of Philadelphia, founded St. Maria Goretti Parish in 1953. The first pastor was Father Thomas F. Doyle. On June 14 of that year, the first Mass was celebrated at the Hatfield Fire Hall. Soon afterwards, Masses were celebrated at Hen's restaurant (presently Finn McCool's) on the Hatfield-Souderton Pike.
Ground was broken on December 27, 1953, for a church-school combination building and a convent for the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The school opened in September 1954. As early as 1960, a small social hall and gym were added. However, the Palm Sunday Holy Week celebrations began in these rooms in 1961. These rooms were to remain the Parish Church for the next 34 years.
On May 15, 1994, ground was broken again. This time, however, it was for the present Church. By July 1995, the building was ready for partial use. Finally, after 34 years in the temporary church, Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua dedicated the new church on Sunday, November 19, 1995. As the growth of the parish has been phenomenal since those early days in the mid-century, an expanded school facility may mark the future, in terms of building.
Notwithstanding, the parish is blessed with many good families who take their Faith seriously enough to want to be involved in parish life as much as they can. This is the real treasure of the parish. That fact outweighs in importance the buildings we have constructed, the priests, the sisters, and lay staff who has served the parish; and all the tales, tall or true, that could be written here.
Ground was broken on December 27, 1953, for a church-school combination building and a convent for the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The school opened in September 1954. As early as 1960, a small social hall and gym were added. However, the Palm Sunday Holy Week celebrations began in these rooms in 1961. These rooms were to remain the Parish Church for the next 34 years.
On May 15, 1994, ground was broken again. This time, however, it was for the present Church. By July 1995, the building was ready for partial use. Finally, after 34 years in the temporary church, Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua dedicated the new church on Sunday, November 19, 1995. As the growth of the parish has been phenomenal since those early days in the mid-century, an expanded school facility may mark the future, in terms of building.
Notwithstanding, the parish is blessed with many good families who take their Faith seriously enough to want to be involved in parish life as much as they can. This is the real treasure of the parish. That fact outweighs in importance the buildings we have constructed, the priests, the sisters, and lay staff who has served the parish; and all the tales, tall or true, that could be written here.
A Brief Parish History
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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