Getting Involved
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Getting Invoved
“The lay faithful ought to be ever more convinced of the special meaning that their commitment to the apostolate takes on in their parish.” St. John Paul II
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- Pastoral & Finance Council
- Parish Events Team
- Parish Outreach
- Vincent’s Hands
- Baby’s Corner
- People to People Sunday
- Meals For the Homeless (St. John’s Hospice)
- Liturgical Ministries
- Volunteering
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Pastorial & Finance Council
Members of the Pastoral and Finance Council are generally nominated by fellow Parishioners for a term of three years. After accepting the nomination, members meet approximately 5 times a year to discuss Parish Operations and to consult with the Pastor and Staff on matters relating to Parish Life. Several “Teams” are formed from these groups to concentrate on specific areas such as Parish Events, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Liturgical Life, etc.
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Parish Events TeamThe Parish Events Team is a group of Parishioners who meet and discuss various events throughout the year, as well as assist with setup, cleanup, and executing events.
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Parish OutreachIn the spirit of our Patron, St. Vincent de Paul, our Parish provides a variety of services to individuals and families in our neighborhood and the wider community who are in need. Please see the Bulletin for information on collection dates for each of these ministries. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office.
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Vincent's Hands
Through the “Vincent’s Hands” program, our Parish provides direct support to individuals and families in need. Assistance can be provided with a variety of items such as groceries, rent, utilities, and the like. Any Parishioner who wishes to assist financially is encouraged to make their donation either by using the collection boxes around the Church or by making a direct contribution to the Parish Office or in the Offertory marked as: “Vincent’s Hands”. Those in need of assistance are encouraged to call our hotline and leave a message including your name, contact information, and whatever assistance you are requesting, and someone will return your call: 215-357-3517.
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Baby's Corner
This ministry benefits the St. Margaret of Costello Maternity Home.
They are in need of the following baby supplies:
Diapers (all sizes), Clothing (new and gently used, clean; sizes 6 months to 2T, including Socks and Onesies), Baby Wipes, Bottles, Sippy cups, thermometers, nail clippers, pacifiers, diaper rash cream, nasal aspirators, infant Tylenol, Saline
Items are dropped off in the Atrium during the 4th Sunday of each month.
For more information, please contact: Jeanne Nocito; 267-566-6300
[email protected] or Rita Mullowney; 215-322-4036
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People to People SundayPeople to People Sunday is a collection of non-perishable groceries for the food cupboard at Jesus Focus Ministry in Southampton. It is scheduled for the first Sunday of the month. Please bring your grocery bags to the Atrium. Acceptable items include UNOPENED pasta, cereal, and rice, canned fruit, meats, soups, vegetables, beans, and tuna, powdered milk, pudding, personal hygiene products, and any other nonperishable items. Please check the expiration date on canned goods.
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Meals for the homeless (st. John's Hospice)Parishioners prepare casseroles for St. John’s Hospice in Philadelphia that are served to homeless men living on the streets. They are dropped off in the Church Hall chest freezer located on the right-hand side of the hall before or after the weekend Masses. Pans and lids are available there as well. It’s an easy project you do at home at your convenience, and the cost for ingredients is under $20. Casserole recipes are available at: http://saintjohnshospice.org/recipes/; however, you can also use your favorite recipes. Before freezing, casseroles must be marked on the lid with the date it was made using a black permanent marker — month/day/year. Also note that the casseroles should be made from scratch, filled to the top, and not “leftovers”.
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liturgical ministries
Lectors
Music Ministry
EEMS
Altar Servers
Sacristans
Funeral Altar Servers
Hospitality
St. Martha Society (clean the Church & Chapel on Fridays)
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Volunteering
Volunteers are at the heart of any Parish Operation. All Volunteers (including Liturgical Ministers, coaches, etc.) must be properly vetted and instructed regarding Safe Environment policies prior to service. Please see the “Safe Environment” page for more details
Safe Environment
Become a Catechist
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
MSP Link/Portal