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| St. Maria Goretti Parochial School Boys and girls in Grades K through 8 are welcome to attend. We providing a Catholic education for the children of our parish in a fully accredited curriculum that has its foundation in the Gospel. Our school bars no one from entry on the basis of race or religion. Contact: Ms. Theresa Madden, Principal 215-721-9098 |
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| PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) The Parish Religious Education program of Saint Maria Goretti Parish is intended for children in Grades 1 through 12 who attend public schools or private non-Catholic schools.Children in grades 1 through 7 attend on a weekly basis. Students in Grades 8 through 12 attend Jr./Sr. High classes on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Classes are held in the parish school as follows:
Little Church School A religious education program that ministers to the youngest members of our parish family. The program is comprised of children who are three, four, and five years of age. "Little Church School" takes place in the parish school, September to May, during the 9:30 and 11:30AM Masses on Sundays. Contact: Religious Education Office 215-721-6559 Catechist Adults trained and committed to the communication of the Faith to the young people of our parish through the PREP program, or to adult catechumens and candidates through the R.C.I.A. curriculum. The parish provides the syllabus and all necessary support materials. Contact: Religious Education Office 215-721-6559 |
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| Liturgical Committee Members are dedicated to learning about the theology and practice of the Liturgy so that they can oversee and promote the highest quality of worship. The committee meets monthly to review up-coming liturgical celebrations and to prepare those materials needed for optimal participation by the people. Contact: Religious Education Office |
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| Eucharistic Minister Eucharistic ministers assist with the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass, and through home visits to the sick. The work is open to all parishioners, college age or older, who are active in their sacramental lives. A diocesan workshop is required for preparation and training. Contact: Larry Huber @ 215-513-2154. |
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| Lector Open to high school youth and adults. The Lectors proclaim the Scriptures at Mass. They are called upon about once every five weeks to proclaim the Word at a Sunday/Saturday evening liturgy. Lectors exchange assignments if unable to be present for an assigned Mass. Holy Days and special occasions are by volunteer sign up. Lectors should be able to read well and be at ease at public speaking. Contact: Mrs. Eleanor Duch 215-855-9017. |
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| Altar Server Open to parochial and public school students who are in Grades 6 through 12. Servers assist the priest at Mass and other liturgical gatherings. Servers wear an alb and cincture. Contact: John McKenna @ 215-855-7566. |
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| Scripture Study This group offers an on going reading, commentary, and discussion of the Holy Bible. Several programs from the Little Rock Scripture Study Series are run throughout the year. Special training is available to those who wish to serve as facilitators for the study groups. Topics and dates are published in the Sunday announcements. Contact: Dan Johnson 215-256-4581 |
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| Archdiocesan Ministry Training Program Open to adult parishioners, college age and older. Courses cover all the theological and practical training needed to work with parish ministries. Classes held at St. Charles Seminary in Wynnewood, PA. Contact: Fr. Peterson |
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| Permanent Diaconate Preparation Program Open to men, thirty-five years and older (by the time of ordination). This is a five-year program in theology and pastoral ministry and it is required to serve the Church in the Order of Deacon. Lifestyle priorities of the Permanent Diaconate always place wife, family, and career ahead of the hours committed to pastoral work. Deacons are assigned primarily to their parishes. Contact: Fr. Peterson |
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| Home & School Association The Association provides information and activities in support of St. Maria Goretti School. Contact: Ms. Theresa Madden, Principal at the School Office 215-721-9098 |
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| Legion of Mary (Queen of Martyrs Presidium) Service to the temporal and spiritual needs of the parish centered and inspired by the life and holiness of Mary. Members meet weekly on Monday evenings for pray and coordination of their efforts on behalf of those in need. Contact: Mrs. Anne Kramer 215-822-9562 |
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| Parish Nurse Ministry Open to parishioners who are Registered Nurses and who serve their brothers and sisters when they need support to make decisions on health care. They provide education in health issues and referrals to the health services available in the area. Parish Nurses do not provide medical or nursing services, but serve as guides, advisors, and friends to the sick. Contact: Mrs. Eleanor Duch 215-855-9017 |
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| CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) Adults and young adults offer their time and expertise to the programs that serve our parish youth. The youth come from our parochial school as well as the public and private schools our children attend. The Spiritual, social, service, and athletic dimensions of youth ministry are under the supervision of an elected CYO Board member. Contact: Mr. Charles Nicolai 215-393-9211 |
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| The Grounds Committee A team of parishioners with interest in gardening that oversees the proper design and maintenance of the landscaping on the parish grounds. Their goal is to achieve a pleasing atmosphere that welcomes and delights people as they come to worship and work together. Contact: Mrs. Lynne Hipp 215-256-8682 |
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| Tithe Totalers Teams of parishioners who rotate through a six-week schedule to count and bank the collections. The commitment of time is about 5 hours, from mid-morning to early afternoon on Sundays. Volunteer sign ups fill Holy Day needs. A kitchen is available for coffee and whatever breakfast food appeals. Contact: Mr. Vincent Kowalick, Parish Business Manager 215-721-0199 |
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| Parish Pastoral Council Elected, appointed, and ex-officio parishioners who advise the Pastor in setting goals for the Spiritual & Pastoral life of the parish. The Council seeks and recommends appropriate activities to the various parish ministries and organizations. The Council also cooperates with all the parishes within the cluster. Contact: Kevin Adams 215-256-1625 and Lauren Braun 215-692-4569 |
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| Parish Financial Council Appointed membership advises the Pastor on parish fiscal issues. Contact: Jim Petro 215-362-8457 |
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| Outreach Providing opportunity to exercise the Corporal Works of Mercy through service to people in need. Members also welcome new parishioners, assist with emergency baby-sitting, provide transportation, and visit the homebound. They also assist with shopping and light housekeeping as needed. Special opportunities come at Christmas. Contact: Mrs. Maripat Shelly 215-256-0273 |
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| Respect Life Committee This group seeks to provide information, encouragement, and activities for parishioners in all areas of concern regarding the respect due all human life. That is, from the womb to the hour of natural death. Contact: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schneible 610-831-9234 |
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| Youth Group and Middle School Youth Youth of the parish in Grades 9-12 are invited to Participate in events of the Youth Group. Youth in the parish in Grades 6-8 are invited to participate in events of the Middle School Youth. Both groups offer an opportunity to gather with their peers to share their faith and have fun in a supportive atmosphere. More information can be obtained from the parish web pages for each group. Contact: Joseph Cruice at 215 721-0199 ext. 217 or by email at smgyouthminister@yahoo.com |
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| Pre-Cana Team (Marriage Preparation) The Pre-Cana Ministry program helps prepare engaged couples for the Sacrament of Marriage. The SMG Pre-Cana Ministry program consists of six talks/discussions over a two-week period where engaged couples meet with married couples in their private homes. If you are engaged and would like to learn more about participating in the SMG Pre-Cana program, please contact Anne and Anthony Luna at (215) 721-6623. If you are married and would like to learn more about ministering to the engaged, please contact Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Luna |
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| Jordan Outfitters (Baptismal Robes for Infants) Parishioners with basic skills in sewing, work with a simple pattern to craft the robes worn by infants at the celebration of their Baptism. Contact: Mrs. Marie Schoen 215-855-1805. |
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| Pre-Jordan Team (Infant Baptism Preparation) Open to married couples with experience in facing the challenges of parenting and communicating Christian values in our society. Team couples rotate through the year at the monthly Wednesday night class, each team taking about two sessions a year and also assists during the administering of the Sacrament of Baptism. Contact: Mrs. Cheryl |
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| R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Those adults who are not Catholic and have an interest in becoming Catholic or would like to learn more about the Catholic faith are invited. Also invited are those who were baptized Catholic, but not brought up in the Catholic faith. Catechumens (those not yet baptized) and Candidates for Profession of Faith (those already baptized in another Christian denomination) are instructed in Catholic doctrine and practice. This enables them to better discern the call of God to conversion of life. The classes meet from September to May. More details can be obtained from calling the Rectory. Contact: Fr. Dragon R.C.I.A. Ministry - Open to parishioners who are secure and enthusiastic about their Catholic faith. We are looking for those who are interested in offering support, through hospitality and good example, to those who are participating in the R.C.I.A. program. Contact: Fr. Dragon |
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| Cantor Open to adults, college age or older, who are prepared to encourage and signal the participation of the congregation in song. They also provide any solo parts of the singing that are necessary to the liturgical prayer. Adult or Children's Choir Member Choir members add to the beauty of the liturgy. There are two choirs, one for adults and one for children, open to boys and girls in the fourth to eighth grades. The children's choir arranges its rehearsals to provide for public and private school children who wish to participate. Contact: Mrs. Eileen Ericsson, Music Director Rectory Office 215-721-0199 |
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| Minister of Hospitality Men and women of the parish, high school age and older can provide welcome & hospitality to the community by greeting people at the door, assist in seating, direct the Procession of the Gifts, receiving the Offering, and assist with the Communion Procession. They are assigned to the Mass of their choice and they take turns to provide hospitality at all the Masses. Contact: Fr. Dragon St. Joseph Society Assists families and individuals when the death of a loved one makes it difficult to cope with the grief and life changes that occur. Members of the ministry receive training. Open to adults who have been successful themselves in going on with their lives after the death of someone very important to them. Contact the Rectory The Building Committee Team of parishioners who provide an overview to the physical plant of the parish. This committee recommends maintenance or renovations to the Financial Council and the Pastor. Contact: Mr. Mark Mattucci 215-368-0480 Temple Cleansers Teams of parishioners who rotate through a five-week schedule to do the light housekeeping in the church. These tasks include dusting, vacuuming, wiping of furnishings, and renewing the Holy Water fonts as well as the Holy Water reservoir in the vestibule. Each group sets its own time for gathering to clean. Contact: Mrs. Cheryl Ryan 215-721-0199 Ext. 219 Parish Social Committee This committee consists of various parishoners who host about 5 to 7 social events throughout the year. Some of these events include the ice cream social in August, the bonfire in October, the holiday craft fair in November and the spaghetti dinner in February. Contacts: Pam Casperson 215-721-1973 |
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| Adult Education Recognizing that our education doesn't stop when we finish school, St. Maria Goretti Parish offers a comprehensive adult education program. On designated Thursday evenings, guest speakers are invited to present various topics related to the spiritual life, the life and teachings of the Church, and daily life in the world. All classes begin at 7:00PM with a reading from the Sacred Scriptures followed by the presentation and refreshments. the evening concludes at 9:00Pm with Night Prayer. Classes are held in the rectory meeting room unless other wise noted. Upcoming classes are announced regularly in the parish bulletin and in the Narthax. Contact: Dona Powell at 215-721-0199 ext 202. |
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| Host Program The host program is an alternative to the parish visitation program. It consists of a series of parish neighborhood gatherings planned for the Fall and Spring with the Pastor and/or Parochial Vicar in attendance.Volunteers from various sections of the parish offer to provide their home. hospitality, and simple refreshments for fellow parishioners on their street and a neighboring street on one scheduled evening. By getting to knoweach other better, the goal of the Host Program will be realized: the strengthening of parish life by building community. Contact: Margaret O'Malley 215-723-3610 |
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| Children's Liturgy of the Word Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place during the 10:30am and 12:00pm Mass every Sunday, with the exception of Christmas and Palm Sunday. Children's Liturgy is intended for children in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Children and their catechists are called forth during the Mass prior to the Liturgy of the Word. They reverently enter the side Chapel to hear God's Word proclaimed in the Sacred Scriptures in an age-appropriate language. After the readings, a simple homily is offered to the children by the catechist. Contact: Julie Clymer, Director of Religious Education: 215-721-6559 |
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| Volunteer Catechists Catechists are dedicated parishioners, just like yourselves, who minister to the spiritual and educational needs of over 1,000 students each year through our parish religious education programs. The programs include "Little Church School," the PREP, Vacation Bible School, and Children's Liturgy of the Word. Because of our great numbers, over 100 volunteers are needed each year to staff our programs. Please consider using your time and talent with the young members of our parish family. The parish religious education office will provide training and support. Contact: Julie Clymer, Director of Religious Education: 215-721-6559 |
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| SCRIP Program Saint Maria Goretti has a program that can possibly benefit you and potentially raise thousands of dollars for our Church and our school. For further information about the SCRIP program contact Mrs. Geri Salanik 215-393-5390 |
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Ministry of Young Adult Catholics (MYAC) The Ministry of Young Adult Catholics is comprised of Young Adult Parishoners from St. Maria Goretti and the eight other Parishes in our cluster (St. Stan's, Corpus, MMR, etc.,). with a desire to share and spread the love and Gospel message of our Lord Jesus Christ to young adults aged 18-35+ in our area (Cluster 75). Contact: Tony Luna 215-721-6623 or email him at myac75@yahoo.com |
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St. Vincent dePaul Society The Society sends a truck twice each year to gather collections of clothing and other useful household items. These are gathered for the poor. Detailed information is provided in the Church Bulletin as the opportunity arises. Contact: The Rectory Office St. John's Hospice Casseroles prepared by parishioners are stored in a freezer in the Ministries Room until picked up every second Thursday for the feeding of homeless men at the Center City Hospice. Casserole dishes and lids are available near the freezer in the Ministries Room next to the Priests' sacristy. Contact: Therese Peck 215-855-2852 |
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