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
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL ~ 2012
Next weekend will be the kick–off of the annual Catholic Charities Appeal. Please pray for the success within our parish and throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
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ATTENTION ALTAR SERVERS
Stations of the Cross and Benediction will be offered at 7:00 pm on March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. Three Altar Servers will be  needed each night, Benediction will follow after Stations. There will be a short training session each night before devotions.  Please sign-up in the altar servers vesting room or at the Parish Center .
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ST. MARIA GORETTI SENIORS CLUB
Our next meeting is coming around once again (on the third Wednesday of each month). This month it is on Wednesday, February 15th. What a great time we are planning for us all to celebrate Valentine’s Day together. Bring along a happy smile, a friend, a treat or just yourself. PLEASE COME---THAT'S WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH AT 10:30 AM IN THE PARISH CENTER. SEE YOU THERE.
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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 candidatesseeking 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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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.
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.
Special Announcements
Special Announcements
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Recorded Live at St. Maria Goretti. What a great gift for a loved one!!
Click HERE for details.
We mourn the loss of our beloved school