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
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CONFIRMATION 2011
Service information forms have been mailed out. If your child is scheduled to receive the sacrament of Confirmation and you did not receive these, please call our office so we can make sure your child is on the 2011 list of Confirmation Candidates. If you have any questions please call 215-721-6559 or e-mail smgdre@yahoo.com.
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SMG CYO FALL SPORTS PROGRAM WILL BEGIN AUGUST 1ST
• Soccer (Co-ed) - Grades 5-6 Junior Varsity, Grades 7-8 Varsity
• Girls Volleyball - Grades 5-6 Junior Varsity, Grades 7-8 Varsity
• Football - Grades 5-8 (This program is through Our Lady of Sacred Heart Parish in Hilltown.)
Any child (grades 5-8) that is a member of St. Maria Goretti Parish is eligible to participate. Your child may participate in more than one sport. If interested please contact Jack Blosky @ 215.723.7623 or jblosky@aol.com. Please state which sport or sports your child would like to participate in and your child’s grade.
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SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Registration for Pre-K, Kindergarten through grade 8 is taking place now. Please bring the following information with you:
• Original Social Security Card, Immunization Records, Baptismal Certificate & Birth Certificate. Copies of these documents will be made for you that day. For more information, please call the school at 215-721-9098.
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CYO GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball open gym will be held for parish girls entering grades 5-8 on the following dates:
Monday, August 2 - 6:30-8:30p
Friday, August 6 - 6:30-8:30p
Sunday, August 8 - 6-8p
Wednesday, August 11 - 6:30-8:30p
CYO Registration forms can be found on the parish website. For more girls' volleyball information please contact Karen Holland (Grades 5&6) 215-703-0227 or Theresa Reid (Grades 7&8) 215-721-3023.
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ROBOTIC'S COACH NEEDED
SMG is in need of someone who is interested in coaching a group of kids in robotics. The coach does not need to have strong technical skills but it is helpful. Planning time is now. Please call Tricia Mazzeo for more information, 215-721-4214, or email teemazz@gmail.com
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USED UNIFORMS WANTED
SMG Pre-K gym uniforms or small girls jumpers needed. Please call Matt or Christina at 215-721-6328.
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SCRIP NEWS
Don't take a vacation away from Scrip. If you are still shopping at Giant and other local stores and paying your monthly charge bill at Kohl's you should be using Scrip. Scrip is available during the summer after weekend mass and Monday-Friday at the Parish Center. We continue to need volunteers to sell scrip after mass. Please contact Karen Holland at 215-703-0227 or holland1997@msn.com.
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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:
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  Seeking to see the face of Christ in one another by welcoming all in to our church as members of our parish community.
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Striving to become a sacramental parish by creating a community centered on prayer and worship, especially of the Holy Eucharist.
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  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.
Any comments or questions about this website can be directed to the parish webmaster.
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