Lectors proclaim the Word of God at our liturgies. Effective lectors should understand, feel, and project the mood and message of the passage. Join us if you feel called to be a proclaimer of God's Word!
Contact Jean Schlegel
610-574-3049
mailto:jfsoscar@aol.com
We need clean linens and purificators for our liturgies. Those willing to help with this ministry are most welcome!
Contact: Nikki Rinehimer
610-369-1827
nana6@dejazzd.com
Deb Maskrey is our Director of Music Ministry and our principal organist. Our music ministries include the parish organists, cantors, Adult Choir, Children's Choir, and Emmanuel Music Ministry.
Contact Michael Repko at:
michaelr@stcolumbkill.org
EMMANUEL MUSIC MINSTRY
Our contemporary music ministry, Emmanuel, leads us in song for our 11 a.m. Mass on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Sunday of the month from the 3rd Sunday of September through Pentecost. Emmanuel practices Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in Church. New members are always welcome.
Contact: Kathy Herber at 610-944-6406 or email at: k_piano99@yahoo.com
One of the newest ministries in our parish is the Prayer Team Ministry. Prayer Teams are groups of two or three people who volunteer to pray for anyone who requests it after Mass on Saturday and Sunday or any other time. The prayer is quiet, personal and confidential. The team members are fellow parishioners who have been specifically trained for this outreach.
As we grow, the need for volunteers grows and additional training sessions will be provided. Due to the delicacy of this ministry, the following are requirements: an active prayer life, a willingness to pray with others, love and faithfulness for Christ and His Church, and the ability to keep confidentiality. Volunteers are scheduled with a partner for two Saturdays a month (two teams at each Mass). If the Holy Spirit is calling you to serve in this way, or for further information, please call Sue for brochures and additional information.
So become a prayer warrior for the Lord!!!
Contact Sue Techman at 610-367-4711 or email her: PTL2Sue@dejazzd.com
Parish Prayer Group
Each Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. we gather to pray for the needs of our parish and the evangelization of our world. Utilizing the gifts of the Holy Spirit we praise our Lord, Jesus. Teachings for growth in our Christian walk are given. Everyone is invited to attend these meetings.
Sue Techman is also the contact person for our Prayer Group.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the program whereby interested adults take an in-depth look at the Catholic Church and decide to become fully initiated into our Catholic Faith by receiving the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.
This program begins in October and concludes after Easter. The RCIA Team works closely in presenting this program. If you want to be on a team that welcomes people into our Roman Catholic Faith...THIS TEAM IS FOR YOU!
Contact Margaret Chovanes at 610-845-2600 to join this awesome team! Or email Margaret at:margaretc@stcolumbkill.org
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) is the program whereby children who were not baptized at birth receive instructions appropriate for Baptism. Children who have not received sacraments appropriate for their age groups are instructed in sacraments. Once the children have passed through this program they continue on with their regular Religious Education Classes.
Contact Denise Stull at 610-367-2371 or email: mailto:denises@stcolumbkill.org
Our parish provides formal religious education from preschool to 8th grade. You are encouraged to take advantage of these programs in your role as a Catholic adult. Whether you are a Catholic parent or not, the Church needs you in evangelizing to our young Catholic children and teens. Training is provided.
To join our team of Religious Education Catechists contact:
Elizabeth Roberge at 610-367-2371 or email her at: prep@stcolumbkill.org
This Ministry is part of the Human Concerns Committee but extends beyond it. This Ministry is concerned with the entire scope of life issues from conception to death and works to keep these issues in front of our entire parish.
Contact Candee Holzman at 484-431-2085 or email her at: candeeh@stcolumbkill.org
The Shawl Ministry was started by Janet Bristow and Victoria Galo in 1997. The shawls are knitted by church members and given to someone in need of comfort and prayers. As the shawl is made, prayers are said for the recipient. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in Quinn Hall. (on hold)
To join this amazing ministry contact:
Judy Fontana - leave a message at the parish office
Our ushers assist at the weekend and holy day liturgies. Vital to the smooth celebration of the liturgy, their duties include a hospitable welcome and assistance in seating, taking up the collections, and occasionally performing other duties as needed. Additional ushers are always welcome. Join this fulfilling ministry today!! Contact: Joe Richardson at jrx2@windstream.net