Advocates for the Disabled -
Serve as advocates for the disabled and provide suggestions for
accommodating needs of parishioners.
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Altar & Rosary Society - Joan Frisch
A society of women (16+) that contributes to the needs of the Sanctuary
through various fundraisers and activities which foster a spirit of
community and spiritual enrichment for the members. Meets the first
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
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Altar Servers -
Boys and girls 4th grade and up serving the Lord through assisting the
priests on the altar at masses, weddings and funerals.
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Athletic Association - Rich Klotz
Provides youth of the parish the opportunity to develop their body, mind
and spirit.
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Baptismal Team - call Parish Office at 610-759-0870
Assists with baptismal preparations and represents our parish community in
welcoming our newest members.
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Bell Choir - Dick McPartland
To enrich liturgical celebration and worship through the performance of
Sacred Hand Bell Music. Rehearses on Mondays at 7:15 p.m.
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Bereavement Support Group -
Meets monthly to provide ongoing information about the process of
grief. We lend support to those suffering a loss. Meet the 3rd
Wednesday of the month. We are currently looking for a volunteer to head
this group.
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Boy Scouts - Rick Boucher
The Boy Scouts of America provide services to our youth here at Holy
Family.
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Cantors - Rose Laurito
Lead the congregation in song at Sunday liturgies.
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Career Support Group - Vic Silimperi
Helps those who are unemployed with job-seeking skills; networks with
potential employers.
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Cash Card Program - Trish Scherr
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Cherub Choir - Rose Laurito
Open to parish children K-2nd grade. Rehearse on Mondays at 3:00 p.m.
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Children's Choir - Rose Laurito
Open to all parish children in grades 3rd - 6th. Rehearse on
Tuesdays at 3:45 p.m.
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Consistent Concern for Life - DeDe Brown
Our goal is to heighten awareness of the reverence for the sanctity of
human life from conception to natural death.
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Director of Religious Education - Donna Ely
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Ensemble - Rose Laurito
A small group of dedicated men and women who sing their praises to the
glory of God. Presently they sing with piano, 2 flutes, and a
classical guitar. Rehearse on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
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Eucharistic Ministers - Bob Fisher
Share the Eucharist in church, nursing homes, hospitals and private homes.
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Folk Group - Jerry Schwartz
A group of over 25 men and women who love singing for the Lord.
Instruments used are piano, 2 guitars and sometimes flute and bass.
Rehearse on Sundays at 7:00 p.m.
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Girl Scouts -
Girl Scouts provides a safe and nurturing environment where girls from all
backgrounds develop the confidence, determination and skills needed to
thrive in today's world.
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Golden Agers - Sue Gross
Provide senior members of the parish the opportunity to get together with
monthly luncheons with speakers or entertainment. We sponsor two
parish anointing services during the year and bus trips open to all
parishioners. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
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Gracedale Ministries - Deacon Donald DuPont
Helping the sick and the elderly at our county nursing home attend
liturgies and other special services. Volunteers are needed to bring
those in wheelchairs to the chapel, and as lectors, eucharistic ministers,
cantors and musicians. We minister on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of
the month.
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Holy Family School - Mrs. Collette Fisher, Principal
A catholic faith centered school that serves the whole child.
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Home-School Association - Nancy McKay-Rosa & Jeff Rosa, co-Presidents
Holy Family School parent organization that works for the betterment of
the school and school families.
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Hospital Visitors - Matty Deutsch
Represents the church community to the hospitalized, extending prayerful support
and kindness.
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Knights of Columbus -Bill Tanzosh
A Catholic men's organization that is dedicated to the Church, Family, and
Fraternal Service. Open to all men over the age of 18 who are
practicing Catholics. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month at
7:30 p.m.
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Lazarus Ministry - call Parish Office at 610-759-0870
Ministry that offers compassion and support as they assist families in the planning of their
loved one's funeral liturgy.
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Lectors - Rose Wilburn
Lectors serve as proclaimers of the word at liturgical celebrations.
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Liturgy/Worship Commission -
Our mission is to provide liturgical celebrations that are evangelistic,
life giving and mission oriented.
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Ministers of Hospitality - Matty Deutsch
Greet Parishioners and tend to their needs during church services.
We also seat people and coordinate the offertory.
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Mothers in Christ - Laura Dunne & Phyllis Amrick
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Music/Choirs - Rose Laurito
To enhance worship during mass by singing, playing, and leading the
congregation in song.
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Paradise Choir - Rose Laurito
A group of men and women who make it a priority to sing at funerals.
Also sing at Sunday Masses. Rehearse every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
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Parish Festival - Francine Niemira
The Festival brings our faith community together and encourages
involvement of the entire parish. This is a major parish fund
raiser.
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Pastoral Council - Fr. Joseph Tobias
Council members are called to discern the movement of the Holy Spirit
within the parish community to assist the pastor.
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Prayer Group - Olga Buck
Gather together to share scripture, praise, worship the Lord, and pray for
the needs of each other and the parish. Everyone is welcome.
Meet every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m.
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Pre-School - Jodi Fulmer
Classes for 3 year olds on Tuesdays and Thursdays; Our 4 & 5 year olds
come Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Morning or afternoon sessions.
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Promise Keepers - Pat Russamano
A Christ-Centered ministry dedicated to uniting men through vital
relationships to become Godly influences in their world. We meet on
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
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RCIA - Donna Ely
Is a community process to prepare persons interested in becoming Catholic
and those baptized in the Catholic Faith but have not received the
sacraments. Mondays at 7:00 p.m. and Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
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Religious Education & Formation
Provide for the education/religious formation/sacramental preparation of
Catholic children in public schools.
Grades K-5 and Communion Preparation - Peg Zywicki
Grades 6-8 and Confirmation Preparation - Donna Ely
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Scripture Sharing - Matty Deutsch
An opportunity to become more familiar with God's word. A time to
reflect on the forthcoming Sunday's reading as we pray together and
share our life experiences. Meet Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
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SOS Emergency Needs - Mary Barket
Assist the poor, the marginal poor, or those who find themselves in
difficult circumstances.
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Time Out for Mom - Carol Rivardo
A woman's group that meets to provide friendship, guidance and support
to mothers with children of all ages. Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
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Welcoming Committee - Laura Dunne
This committee welcomes all new registered members into the parish
by personal phone calls and occasional welcome receptions following
Sunday Mass.
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Widowed/Divorced Support Group -
Currently looking for a volunteer to head this group.
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Youth Choir - Rose Laurito
For parish youth in grades 7-12. Rehearsals are on Mondays at 6:00 p.m.
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Youth Group - Anthony Brocato
Holy Family Youth Group supports the development of youth in grades 6-12,
in growing closer to the Lord through service, spiritual formation, and
social activities.
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