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Saint Monica Parish Organizations
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild of Saint Monica
Church is responsible for the immediate needs of the sanctuary and
church. These include cleaning, maintenance, and decorating of
the sanctuary on a weekly basis and at such times of special
liturgical celebrations. The Guild also attends to the proper care
of altar linens and priests’ albs.
Our
patroness is the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of her
Annunciation, whose feast day is March 25. Membership is open to
all parishioners. Officers include a spiritual director, president
and secretary/treasurer. Dues are fixed according to needs of the
organization and are payable at the October meeting.
Activities:
Weekly Cleaning
April-May Meeting Luncheon
October Meeting & Coffee
Regular Meeting/Event Times:
March, April/May, October
Contact:
Mary Piombino
610-647-1808
Altar Servers
The Altar Servers of Saint Monica
Church prepares children in grades four through eight to serve at
the altar for all liturgical functions of the Parish. All members
of the parish, grades four through eight are welcome.
Regular Meeting/Event Times:
A Spring and Fall appeal is made
annually for new altar servers. Training follows each appeal.
Contact:
Rev. William A. Trader
610-644-0110
Bible Study
Saint Monica Bible Study began
in 1978 years ago with the encouragement of Father Joseph Dawson.
All parishioners are welcome to our study of God's Word.
Scripture study, faith sharing and prayer are part of each meeting.
Classes are led by lay persons. Throughout the year guest
speakers are invited to enhance our spiritual lives. In
addition to regular study meetings, there are two luncheons and a
summer social and occasionally there are trips to shrines or
museums.
Regular Meeting/Event Times:
Wednesday's with refreshments at
9:30 AM, meeting from 10:00 to 11:30 in the Parish Center from
September to May.
Contact:
Ann Froehlich
610-688-3007
Athletic Association (C.Y.O.)
(Click here for the C.Y.O. Page!)
The C.Y.O. of Saint Monica Church
sponsors a variety of extracurricular activities for all Saint
Monica children in four main areas: spiritual, service, social and
athletic. The emphasis of the Catholic Youth Organization is to
enable and empower youth to become responsible participants in their
faith community.
Mission Statement:
C.Y.O. Sports is one component
of a parish's comprehensive youth ministry program which enables the
partnership of parents, coaches, priests, religious, teachers, and
adult leaders to manage and support a sports program that allows
youth to grow in their relationship with God and come to better
understanding themselves and the Catholic faith.
Such a program employs healthy
and enjoyable competition to promote the sharing of gospel values
among athletes, parents, and coaches; assists parish leadership in
nourishing the emotional, spiritual, social and physical needs of
young people; encourages young people to appreciate the gifts that
possess, and challenges them to share these gifts with their
community; allows youth to witness the life of Christian
discipleship in their coaches and adult leaders; encourages youth to
become responsible members of their faith community.
Activities:
Saint Monica C.Y.O. currently
sponsors the following programs: Cross Country, Soccer, Field
Hockey, Basketball for Grades 1 through 12, Cheerleading, Track, and
the Snack Bar.
Regular Meeting/Event Times:
Monthly Meetings are on the 4th
Monday of the Month from 7:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. in the Large
Conference Room in the Parish Center.
Contact:
Athletic Directors Mike & Marley
Dolente
610-964-1931
Choir
(Click here for the Music Ministry Page)
Contemporary
Ensemble
(Click here for the Music Ministry Page)
Elizabeth Ministry
Elizabeth
Ministry is an international movement designed to support women and
their families during the joys, trials and sorrows of the
childbearing years. Elizabeth Ministry’s mission is to cherish
children, encourage families and build community. We offer peer
support, mentoring, spiritual nourishment, educational and
inspirational resources.
Volunteers become Elizabeth
Ministers in the areas they have experienced. For example, a woman
who has twins would visit and mentor a woman who is pregnant with
twins. Continued support is given throughout the pregnancy and after
the birth. This support comes in the form of visits, phone calls,
cards, prayer, resources and assistance. The areas of Elizabeth
Ministry include, but are not limited to: pregnancy, birth,
miscarriage, stillbirth, regretted abortions, infant or child death,
crisis or special needs, adoption, fertility and infertility.
Support is available for women, men and children. Mothers, fathers,
siblings and grandparents can benefit from Elizabeth Ministry.
For more information about
the Elizabeth Ministry, please contact
Carol Wortman
610-296-7372
http://www.elizabethministry.com
Extraordinary Ministers of the
Eucharist
The Extraordinary Eucharistic
Ministers of Saint Monica Church are responsible for assisting
priests and deacons with the distribution of the Eucharist at all
liturgical celebrations. They also provide distribution of the
Eucharist weekly to two nursing homes, two assisted living
facilities, and the homebound. They assist with the distribution of
ashes on Ash Wednesday, as well as blessing throats on the Feast of
Saint Blaise. This year under the direction of our
Pastor, Father Trader, and the number of Extraordinary Ministers of
the Eucharist increased from 103 to 121.
Activities:
A mini-retreat is planned for the
Spring.
Regular Meeting/Event Times:
Annual training in the Fall for
new ministers. All ministers are invited to attend and all are
welcome.
Contact:
Theresa Gallagher
610-647-3872
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of Saint
Monica Church is responsible for the guidance and direction of the
parish finances, including the annual parish budget.
Members: Frank McMullin, Tim Driscoll, Ray
Kenny, Shawn Puccio, Peter Lynch, Fran Murphy, Terry Connors,
Michael Imbriani
Contact:
Theresa Carey, Business Manager
610-644-0110
Tcarey@saintmonicachurch.org
Golf
Committee
The Golf Committee of Saint
Monica Church sponsors various golf outings and events throughout
the year.
Contact:
Saint Monica Rectory
610-644-0110
The Holy Name Society and Men’s
Club of Saint Monica Church praises and venerates the most Holy Name
of Jesus. The men’s club gives the men of the parish time to gather
and participate in social activities and events. All male
parishioners eighteen and older are eligible and welcome to join.
Activities:
Weekly coffees and socials, weekly basketball games,
Annual Communion breakfast, Annual Trivia Night.
Regular Meetings/Event Times:
Board meeting is on the first
Monday of each month and general meetings are held as needed.
There is group participants in Nocturnal
Adoration.
President: Richard Horsell
Vice President: Jim Claffey
Treasurer: Lee MeGow
Secretary: Jeff Soderberg
Communications Director: Mark DiLucca
Contact:
CLICK HERE TO GO TO
THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY WEBSITE!
Mark DiLucca
mdilucca@anro.com
Home
and School Association
Saint
Monica School
The purpose of the Home and
School Association of Saint Monica Church is to provide an
opportunity for parents, teachers and faculty of Saint Monica School
to work together in promoting a Catholic education, parent-school
activities, and to increase interest in educational and civic
affairs for the good of the children of the parish. The Home and
School Association operates under the auspices of the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia and adheres to the educational policies established by
the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education. A dedicated degreed
faculty and staff provide an excellent faith-based education for
children in grades K-8. Please visit:
www.saintmonicaschool.org for more information.
Activities sponsored by the Home and School
Association are as follows:
(open to all in the Parish)
Harvest Festival Sept. 30 4-8pm
Silent Auction/Gala Nov. 5th
Catholic Schools Week Jan 29-Feb. 4
Parents Programs (ongoing)
School Functions/Activities
Secret Santa Shop
Special Persons Day March 3
Father/Daughter Dance
Mother/Son Bowling
Assemblies
Fundraising Activities including
AcmeReciepts/Boxtop/Cartridge Collections
Gift Wrap Sale
Market Day
Regular Meeting/Event Times:
Second Thursday of each month
from October through May.
Contact:
Barbara Arena, President
hasa@saintmonicaschool.org
H.O.P.E.
Helping Other People In
Emergency
The
purpose of the H.O.P.E. Organization of Saint Monica Church is to
provide parishioners with transportation to and from medical
appointments, grocery shopping and other important appointments,
especially in times of need and emergency. This program also
assists parishioners in getting to Mass on Saturday and Sunday.
Contact:
Sandie Concannon, Coordinator
610-647-1068
If you need to utilize the H.O.P.E.
Program, please contact any of the following volunteers:
Sandie Concannon at 610-647-1068
Mary DiSanto at 610-728-5292
Anne Maas at 610-644-1669
Ann Ritter at 610-647-0290
Hospitality - Greeters
The Greeters Ministry of Saint
Monica Church welcomes parishioners to weekly Mass. Each
greeter – single, couple, or family – serves one month a year at the
Vigil or Sunday Mass of his choice. Our goal is to create an
atmosphere of hospitality and friendliness. Genuine warm human
contact enhances the prayer life of the community.
Contact:
Frank K.J. Orman
610-644-0110, ext. 118
forman@saintmonicachurch.org
Lectors
Lectors
proclaim the Word of God each Sunday by reading the sacred
Scriptures at mass. Our goal is to inspire the community to ponder
and meditate on God’s words in their daily lives. Indeed, a
challenge! We do this by making the Liturgy of the Word as
meaningful as possible for the worshiping assembly. Our role in the
Liturgy of the Word also enhances the meaning of the Gospel.
Most
parishioners at St. Monica become a Lector because they have:
1. A
strong desire to proclaim the Word of God to others.
2. The
ability to stand in front of people and feel comfortable.
3. Good
reading and enunciation skills.
There are
certain benefits we enjoy as Lectors:
1. We
serve our church in a meaningful way.
2. We are
enriched through the study of sacred Scripture.
3. We
experience a joy that comes through serving the Lord and others.
4. We
serve God by communicating His words to the parish community.
Serving as a
lector at St. Monica Church is not time consuming. We read at the
Sunday liturgy about once every 6 weeks, and there are no meetings
to attend. Each new lector receives excellent training on the
procedures to follow at Mass, and receives a Workbook containing all
the scripture readings used at mass.
Why
don’t you consider joining the Lector
Ministry? We seek adult and young adult members of the parish who
are baptized, practicing Catholics, and who are 16 years of age or
older.
If you would
like to join, or if you would like to learn more about it, please
contact John Garate by phone or email:
Contact:
Frank K.J. Orman
610-644-0110, ext. 118
forman@saintmonicachurch.org
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary of Saint
Monica Church is a worldwide Marian spiritual lay group of men and
women comprised of active and auxiliary members. Active members
perform approximately two hours of apostolic work per week that
includes visiting area nursing homes, visit and pray with the sick
and conduct weekly rosaries for patients, and assist the pastor with
scheduled masses at nursing homes. The Legion promotes devotion to
Mary, Our Blessed Mother, by scheduling home visits of the Pilgrim
Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. The Legion also promotes
devotion to the Sacred Heart by scheduling home enthronements. Kits
are provided for this purpose. Auxiliary members are those who pray
Legion prayers and daily recite the Rosary. There are presently one
hundred and sixty auxiliary members, and nine active members.
Interested parishioners are welcome to attend any weekly meeting.
The Junior Legion of Mary is also open to boys and girls in the
parish ages 8 to 18.
Activities:
Annual “Consecration” to our
Blessed Mother, called the Acies.
Regular Meeting/Event Times:
Weekly on Wednesdays from 4:00
P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
in the Rectory.
Contact:
Ann McCarthy
610-688-4726
Market Day
Market Day is a monthly sale,
held in the school cafeteria on the fourth Wednesday of every month
at 3:00 P.M. This fund-raiser is in its seventh year at Saint
Monica. Market Day is a frozen food co-op that brings
delicious and easily-prepared frozen foods to the Saint Monica
Community. Purchases of Market Day by school families are
credited to their scrip requirement account.
Activities:
Monthly Sales
Regular Meeting/Event Times:
Pick-Up is on the 4th Wednesday
of every month in the School Cafeteria from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Contact:
JoAnne McMonigle
610-644-6226
Music
Ministry
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Music Ministry Page!)
The Music Ministry of Saint
Monica Church is a full and active program, under the direction of
Mark Cole, Director of Music & Organist of the Parish. The
program consists of a parish choir, a contemporary ensemble, a youth
choir and parish cantors, as well as instrumentalists. We strive to
foster full, active and conscious participation of the assembly
through sung prayer. The Music Ministry is dedicated to enhancing
the beauty of the liturgy, bringing the assembly to a spiritual
level where spoken words cannot reach alone. Following the
guidelines of Vatican II, specifically the Constitution of the
Sacred Liturgy and Music in Catholic Worship, we treasure
our heritage of sacred music, while embracing some of the new
compositions that are written today. It was Saint Monica’s
illustrious son, Saint Augustine, who made the statement, “Those who
sing, pray twice.”
Go to our Music Ministry Page
to read about our various Parish Musical Groups and Opportunities!
For information on joining any of
the music ensembles or ministries or questions or comments on the
music program, please contact Frank Orman. All are welcome and encouraged to get involved!
Contact:
Frank K.J. Orman
610-644-0110, ext. 118.
forman@saintmonicachurch.org
Nocturnal Adoration Society
The Nocturnal Adoration Society
of Saint Monica Church is a group of men and women who pray before
the Blessed Sacrament “to watch one hour with Jesus.”
Members are divided into small groups that rotate their hour each
month, coming to pray between the hours of 9:00 P.M. on First
Fridays to 8:00 A.M. on First Saturdays. Membership is open to all
parishioners.
Regular Meetings/Events Times:
Rotating hour each month between
the hours of 9:00 P.M. on First Fridays to 8:00 A.M. on First Saturdays.
Contact:
Lee McNeill
610-687-8750
Parish Outreach Program
The Saint Monica Parish Outreach Program
expands opportunities for Saint Monica parishioners to serve others
within and outside the parish. An Outreach Committee recruits
volunteers for this program and coordinates activities.
Activities: (Partial listing)
• Support to Sisters of St. Joseph Welcome
Center in Philadelphia
• Tutoring services to Mission Santa Maria in Avondale
• Bible Study and faith sharing at Sisters of Charity home for
HIV/AIDS residents
• Food, clothing and monetary donations to various organizations
• Child-care and summer school support
Regular Meeting or Event Times:
Activities are on-going and meetings are as
required.
Contact:
Herbert and Rita Reichert
610-644-2769
Parish
Pastoral Council
The Parish Pastoral Council is
the pastoral planning body of the Parish. It is a consultative body
that carries out its task in collaboration and cooperation with the
parish staff, committees, and parishioners. This group is committed
to patient listening and study, and working to recommend the plans
and directions that will enhance the quality of parish life and
promote parish vitality. Our Parish Pastoral Council is here
to serve you! If you have any questions, suggestions or
problems, please contact any member of the Council, or Father
Trader. They will be happy to listen and address your
concerns. For phone numbers to contact any member of the
council, please contact the Rectory Office at 610-644-0110.
Contact:
Rev. William A. Trader, Pastor
610-644-0110
Prayer of the Faithful
Committee
Intercessions are prayers to God
on behalf of others. Each week the Prayer of the Faithful, spoken by
the Lector, is our collective prayer for the needs of others. The
Prayer of the Faithful Committee writes these on behalf of the St
Monica Community. They take into consideration the current
needs of the Church, our government, local community and the broader
world.
Vatican II Constitution on Sacred Liturgy
states that “all Christians, by sense of their baptism have a right
and duty to enjoy the full, conscious and active participation in
liturgical celebration and especially in the celebration of the
Eucharist.” We welcome people, young and old to meet once
every three months to write the “Prayer of the Faithful.” If
you are looking for more active participation in our liturgy, why
not join us at our next meeting? Meetings are quarterly at
7:00 p.m. and last about two hours.
Contact:
Eileen Hotte
Eileen.D.Hotte@gsk.com
Pre-Cana
Organization
The Pre-Cana Organization of
Saint Monica Church is the Marriage Preparation Program of Saint
Monica Church. For more information, please contact the Rectory.
Contact:
Saint Monica Rectory
610-644-0110
Pre-Jordan Organization
The Pre-Jordan Organization of
Saint Monica Church welcomes all parents who are asking of the
church the sacrament of Baptism for their children. The team, made
up of divine persons of the parish, assist parents in gaining
insights and an appreciation of God's gift of supernatural life.
Parents are supplied with the necessary literature for understanding
the sacrament and are encouraged to a deeper commitment to this life
through family and parish involvement. Support is given through the
personal family witness of the team and by parents who have had
children previously baptized.
Regular Meetings/Event Times:
All parents are asked to contact
the Rectory to register and acquire the necessary literature for the
Pre-Jordan meeting. The Pre-Jordan gathering is on the first Sunday
of each month at 11:00 A.M. in the parish center.
Contact:
Lucy Scutti
610-644-2735
Pro-Life Organization
The
Pro-Life Organization of Saint Monica Church promotes the Pro-Life
philosophy with education and active participation in various
Pro-Life activities and projects. Prayer groups meet weekly and also
volunteer and provide financial support at Mom’s House.
Activities:
Fundraising, weekly Masses,
prayer chains.
Regular Meetings/Event Times:
The Annual March For Life in
Washington, D.C., monthly
prayer vigils held on the first and third Saturday of every month,
weekly prayer groups, and volunteer work at Mom’s House.
Contact:
Jack and Claire Prendergast
610-644-5027
Property Committee
The Property Committee of Saint
Monica Church advises the Pastor as to the care, upkeep and
maintenance of parish properties and physical plant.
Members: Rich Annechini, Dennis Keough,
Dave Gratz, Fred Pioggia, Bill Ward, Jim Beehler, Mike Cappelletti,
Todd Pohlig, Terry McDonnell.
Regular Meeting/Event Times:
Every third Thursday at 7:00 P.M.
Contact:
Michael Cappelletti
610-296-8671
The Religious Education Program
of Saint Monica Church provides religious instruction for parish
children attending public and private non-Catholic schools.
Parishioner may register their children for Religious Education
classes by contacting the Director. You are welcome to visit
our Religious Education Page for more
information!
Regular Meeting/Event Times:
Classes are held every Monday
during the school year.
Contact:
Mrs. Mary
Pizzano, Director of Religious Education
610-647-4757
email:
mpizzano@saintmonicachurch.org
Rosary Making
The Rosary Making Group of Saint
Monica Parish makes rosaries out of beads and string for missionary
works around the world. They meet once per month for two hours in
the Parish Center.
Regular Meetings/Event Times:
First Thursday of each month from 9:30
A.M. to 11:30 A.M. in the Parish Center Meeting Room.
Contact:
Yolanda Fazzini
610-644-7248
R.C.I.A.
The Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults Program of Saint Monica Church is an active and vibrant
program of the parish, consisting of a team of dedicated men and
women who, through evangelization, teach the Catholic faith to the
elect, catechumens and candidates, (people who are studying to
become Catholics), and prepare them to receive their Sacraments of
Initiation at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. This year, we
welcomed 19 new Catholics into the church at a glorious Easter Vigil
Celebration of great proportions! If you are thinking about
becoming Catholic or you want to learn more about your faith, please
contact us! All are welcome. No commitment is expected
until the individual desires.
Contact:
Rev. William A. Trader
610-644-0110
wtrader@saintmonicachurch.org
Scrip
Program
The Scrip Program of Saint Monica
Church is a fundraiser through the purchase and use of scrip dollars
from Acme and Super Fresh Markets. There is no extra cost to
you for the purchase of scrip, and it is a dollar-to-dollar program.
Saint Monica receives 5% of every scrip dollar sold and the funds
are placed in the general parish fund. Scrip is sold after all
weekend Masses and at the Rectory during business hours. There
is also an expanded scrip program which includes area merchants and
restaurants. Orders are placed each month on or before the 15th and
filled and returned to you by the 23rd. Order forms are
available in the Rectory or in the Church Gathering Room.
Scrip sellers are always needed for after the weekend Masses.
If you are interested in helping with the program, or you have
questions or comments, please contact Sandie Concannon at
610-647-1065.
Contact:
Sandie Concannon
610-647-1068
Ushers
The Ushers at Saint Monica
Church, as ministers of hospitality, see to the seating and comfort
of parishioners during Mass. Ushers provide direction for a smooth
and active participation in the liturgy, as well as take up
collections and escort parishioners during Communion.
Contact:
Frank Varallo
610-644-6066
Women’s Club
The Women’s Club of Saint Monica
Church provides organized activities and programs in order to
enhance the social and spiritual aspect of the church for the women
of the parish. A variety of functions are held or sponsored by the
Women’s Club throughout the year. All women in the parish are
members and welcome to attend any activity or meeting.
Contact:
Youth Choir
(Click here for the Music Ministry Page)
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