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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. Andrew Brownholtz
Parochial Administrator
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
JOSEPH’S PEOPLE CHAPTER
Are you Unemployed? Underemployed? Want to learn more about networking? How to create an effective resume? Talk to others who are sharing the same experience as you are?
At Joseph's People we offer support and guidance to those who are unemployed or underemployed. Join us on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center Library. New members should come early to register. Our next meeting is Thursday, February 2nd at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information contact Nancy Boak at 215-393-3763 or Nancyboak@aol.com If you are an employer who is hiring or work for or know someone who is hiring, we have a number of great candidates seeking employment. Please contact Nancy Boak at 215-393-3763 or nancyboak@aol.com
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MARRIAGE HELP
Retrouvaille is a Catholic based program to help marriages that are stressed and are in trouble. Retrouvaille has helped countless married couples in all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. Retrouvaille can help your marriage too. The next program will be held at St. Joseph in th Hills, Malvern Retreat Center, Malvern, PA on February 10-12. All calls are confidential. For more information please call 800-470-2230 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
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NATIONAL SCRIP ORDER
The next National Scrip order will be right in time for Valentine’s Day gift ordering. National Scrip will be ordered Wednesday Feb. 8. Forms are available in the Narthex behind the Scrip desk and also at the Parish Center. Please have all forms returned with payment by 10am on the date of the order. For questions please call Mary Faymore @ 215-721-0199 or 215-361-2493. Thank you for supporting SMG Parish by using Scrip.
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2012 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
It is not too early to start thinking about our Vacation Bible School for 2012. A team is needed to plan this event. A couple of volunteers have already come forward but many more are needed. If you are interested in helping to plan this event please contact the Religious Education Office this month. Thank you.
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WOMENS RETREAT AT SMG
Mark your calendar NOW!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Women's Retreat at SMG on Friday, February 17 from 6 pm to 9 pm in Drexel Hall. Tickets will be sold starting this weekend after all Masses. Retreat will include speaker, dinner, time for reflection,
Adoration and to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation. Please see the insert in this weekends bulletin for more details.
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RESPECT FOR LIFE COMMITTEE
SMG parish will be partnering with St. Stanislaus in Lansdale’s Respect Life Committee. The meeting will be held the first Tuesday of each month at 8pm in the parish hall, 2nd floor at St. Stan’s. All are encouraged and welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please call Maureen Casey at 267-373-9146 or e-mail at mets_yanks@hotmail.com.
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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, January 30th 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Sunday, February 26th 7:00 – 8:30 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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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
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.
Any comments or questions about this website can be directed to the parish webmaster.
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We mourn the loss of our beloved school