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Aid for Friends
Karen
Ash ..................................... 610-617-7320
A program to provide meals
for the isolated sick and homebound. Fill trays (available at the entrances
to the church) with a balanced meal (usually leftovers from dinner).
Place the trays in the freezer on the back porch of the Rectory.
Volunteers are also needed to deliver these meals.
Aid For Friends
Website
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
This group is not a parish organization,
however, it does meet in our Parish Center on Tuesday evenings. The purpose
of the group is to offer support to those dealing with the problems of
alcohol addiction.
Altar Guild
Ann
Cotton, Jr. .............................. 610-724-3342
Volunteers from the Parish who give one hour a week on a rotating basis.
They take care of the altar linens, vestments, and light cleaning of the
sanctuary.
Altar Servers
Brandon
Artman ............................ 610-664-0207
This
ministry is open to boys and girls in grades 4 through 12. Altar
Servers assist the priest at Mass and at other liturgies. Masses are
assigned on a rotating basis, approximately twice per month.
Blood Drive
Brandon
Artman ............................ 610-664-0207
St.
Matthias Parish hosts the American Red Cross Blood Drive in the spring and
fall of each year. Volunteers, on an as-needed basis, are needed to
make telephone calls, send correspondence, and register people on the day of
the Blood Drive.
Buildings Committee
Monsignor Rodgers .......................... 610-664-0207
The
committee advises the Pastor and Pastoral Council on renovations, repairs,
restorations and preventative measures required for our Parish Church,
Rectory, Convent and Parish Center.
Catholic Charities Appeal
Jim
Trainer .................................... 610-664-4362
Volunteers are needed to assist in publicizing the annual Catholic Charities
Appeal, which assists the poor and those in need in our Archdiocese.
CYO
(In conjunction with other
parishes of cluster 70) Provides athletic
activities for our young people. Adults coach, encourage and support our
youth.
Counters
Jack Yura ...................................... 610-664-0207
A team
of people who count and sort the collection after Mass on Sunday mornings.
Counters are assigned on a rotating basis, approximately once every other
month.
Directory Committee
Prepares the
annual parish directory which consists of a listing of all our parish family
members, as well as advertisers who wish to present products or services to
our Parish members.
Eucharistic Adoration
St. Matthias Rectory ........................ 610-664-0207
The
Parish has Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Wednesdays from 3:00
to 7:00 p.m. during the school year, followed by recitation of the Rosary
(Stations of the Cross during Lent) and concluding with Benediction.
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Evangelization Committee
Bob Haenn .................................... 610-667-3146
This
committee acts as a catalyst with other organizations of the Parish to carry
out the Parish’s evangelization efforts.
Finance Committee
Monsignor Rodgers .......................... 610-664-0207
This
committee advises the Pastor in the financial matters of the Parish. Meets
on an as-needed basis.
Garden Club
Lori Beaulieu ................................. 215-482-7844
This
group of men and women plan and maintain special planting areas around the
Parish grounds. Flexible hours, as-needed.
Greeters
Brandon Artman ............................ 610-664-0207
Greeters assist at Mass with welcoming, seating, taking up the collection,
and assisting before and after Mass. Masses are assigned on a rotating
basis, approximately twice per month.
Health & Wellness
Committee
Judy Strazzella ............................... 610-667-1083
This committee performs blood
pressure and basic general health screenings monthly.
The Highlanders
Dianne Mann
................................ 610-664-1498
This
group gives Parishioners, aged 55+, a forum for friendship, fellowship and
support. Activities include socials, quilting and knitting classes and
groups, playing board games and cards, and most of all ... having FUN! The
Highlanders meet on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.
Homecoming Committee
Brian Fogarty ................................. 610-664-0618
This
committee organizes, plans and publicizes our annual Parish Spring Fling
Party. Meets as needed.
H.O.P.E. Volunteers
Jenny Custer ................................... 610-664-3158
Volunteers are needed to assist our elderly, sick and homebound Parishioners
with rides to doctor appointments, banks & stores. Non-driving phone
captains are also needed. Volunteers are scheduled on a rotating basis.
Hospitality Committee
Mary Beth Dob .............................. 610-667-7968
This
committee organizes coffees and special socials throughout the year.
Lectors
Brandon Artman ............................ 610-664-0207
Readers
who proclaim Sacred Scripture at Mass and other liturgies. Masses are
assigned on a rotating basis, approximately once or twice per month.
Liturgy
Committee
This
committee, composed of Parishioners active in the liturgical ministries,
strives to implement the liturgical directives of the Church in our Parish,
as well as aids in their application to the existing dynamics of Sunday,
Holyday liturgy and other liturgical celebrations throughout the year.
Ministers of Holy Communion
Brandon Artman ............................ 610-664-0207
Appointed by the Cardinal to serve for 3 years, these ministers assist the
Parish priests with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass, and bring
the Eucharist to the sick, homebound, as well as those in area nursing
homes. Masses are assigned on a rotating basis, approximately twice per
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Ministry to the Sick
St. Matthias Rectory ....................... 610--664-0207
Members
of this ministry visit with the sick, elderly, homebound and those in
nursing homes.
Music Ministry
Brandon Artman ............................ 610-664-0207
This
ministry includes Cantors, Choir Members and Instrumentalists. Cantors are
assigned on a rotating basis. The choir rehearses Thursday evenings and
sings approximately twice a month at the 10:30 a.m. Mass and at other
special liturgies from September to May. Music reading knowledge is
helpful, but not required. Parishioners who play instruments are also
encouraged to share their talents.
Parish Pastoral Council
Monsignor Rodgers .......................... 610-664-0207
Members
of the Pastoral Council are elected or appointed, meet September through
May, serving in an advisory role to the Pastor.
P.R.E.P.
(Parish
Religious Education Program)
Louis Gretta .................................. 610-664-1942
The
primary religious education program for children who do not attend Catholic
schools. Classes are held on Sunday mornings from September to May.
R.C.I.A.
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
St. Matthias Rectory
........................ 610-664-0207
The
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the program through which
non-Catholic people prepare to join the Catholic Church after a period of
inquiry, instruction, sharing faith and life experiences and conversion.
The group meets throughout the year one evening a week.
Rectory Helpers
Monsignor Rodgers .......................... 610-664-0207
Assist
with light office work in the Rectory. Flexible hours on an as-needed
basis.
Saint John’s Hospice
Gerry McDevitt .............................. 610-664-5458
Donations of casseroles are collected in the Parish Gym on the 3rd
Monday of each month. St. John’s Hospice, located at 1221 Race St.,
Philadelphia, is operated by the Archdiocese to help inner-city homeless men
with food, shelter, counseling & health problems.
Saint Vincent de Paul
Society
St. Matthias Rectory ........................ 610-664-0207
The
Society has clothing drives approximately twice a year at Saint Matthias.
Large items may be donated by calling 215-288-8160 for pick-up.
Senior Servers
Brandon Artman ............................ 610-664-0207
These
men and women, aged 55+, volunteer their time during the week and on
Saturdays to act as altar servers at Funeral Masses. They also serve at
other Masses on an as-needed basis.
Welcoming Committee
Mary Curley ................................... 610-664-4638
This
committee calls and welcomes new families who register as Parishioners at
Saint Matthias Parish. They answer questions about the Parish, and provide
a personal contact for these new members of our Parish family.
Junior & Senior Youth Forums
Junior Youth Forum:
Grace Rajewski ... 215-275-9144
Senior Youth Forum: Louis Gretta ... 610-664-1942
These
groups, one for middle school students and one for high school students,
meet approximately twice a month during the school year. Meetings include
various activities, socials & service projects. |
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