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St. Vincent DePaul Society

BROCHURE
Is an international Catholic organization of lay persons, who seek, in a spirit of justice and charity and be a person-to-person involvement, to help those who are suffering. The SVDS provides food, shelter, clothing, transportation and financial assistance for others, as well as holiday visitations to the homebound in our parish. Annual clothing drives are sponsored by this group.
What does it involve?
Meetings are held the 1st Sunday of each month following the 9 a.m. Mass. Volunteers perform various tasks described above depending on their time, availability, and skills.
Who should participate?
All are welcome.

CONTACT: Peggy Hinson
We have several families in need of a car, van or SUV, inspected and in good running condition. For more information or if you or someone you know are able to help, please call Peggy Hinson 610-287-8156.

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St. Katherine Drexel of HOPE
BROCHURE
Our services are provided by H.O.P.E. Volunteers and include:

• Hot meals
• Transportation to appointments
• Light Housekeeping
• Shopping/Running Errands

Who should participate?
Anyone who wishes to help another in need is encouraged to volunteer.
Any parishioner in need can request service by calling or emailing the H.O.P.E. Ministry Leader(hope@churchofsaintmary.org)
CONTACT: To Volunteer or to place a request for services, contact Cindy Brady, HOPE Ministry Leader 610.637.1641 or email at hopeministrysaintmary@gmail.com or pcbrady72yahoo.com 

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Lay Missionaries of Charity

Volunteers are lay Catholics — a movement of consecrated persons with a specific vocation and mission: Missionaries of Charity following the Charisma of Mother Teresa: missionaries of love, doing small things with great Love—With Jesus’ love. By the gift of ourselves we want, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, to quench the infinite thirst of Jesus on the Cross for love of souls, by the profession, renewed every day, according to the Statutes and spirituality of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
Who should participate?
All are welcome.
CONTACT: MaryKatherine Bushey 484.415.0338

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Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit society committed to the founding principles of charity, unity, and fraternity. Membership contributes to good works through council, church, youth, family activities and community service.
What does it involve?
General meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 526 Main St. in Schwenksville at 7:30 p.m.
Who should participate?
Practicing Catholic men who are at least 18 years old.

CONTACT: Bob Donaghy 215-783-4106

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Exodus Berevement Support

Ministers provide emotional and spiritual support to those who have lost loved ones.
What does it involve?
People meet in a group setting for confidential emotional and spiritual support.
Who should participate?
Parishioners who have lost loves ones through death.

We are all travelers. There is no easy way to get around the loss and mourning of a loved one. We become unwilling travelers on the journey called Grief. Our Exodus ministers are here to journey with you, and offer support from fellow travelers who have known the pain of loss. More details will follow. Please pray for all those you know who lost a loved one.

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Hospitality Committee

The Hospitality Committee of Saint Mary Parish coordinates our 1st Sunday of the Month "Hot Breakfast" for our parishioners and friends after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30AM Masses. In addition, this committee coordinates small luncheons for various parish events throughout the year.

The Hospitality Committee hosts our Annual Friday Lenten Dinners. These dinners provide our parishioners and friends a delicious hot (non-meat) dinner in which they can eat in and socialize with friends or take out.

The Hospitality Committee is always looking for people to assist in making our parish what many people have come to experience--A Warm and Loving, Hospitable community of believers.

Who should participate?
All are welcome.

CONTACT: Barb Gordon 267-718-5223

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Saint Mary Feast

What does it involve?
Volunteers plan and coordinate the annual Saint Mary Feast and Parish Picnic on the church grounds honoring the birth of our Patron saint, the Blessed Mother. There are many ways to help with this social event and all interested parishioners are welcome! The celebration is held in September on the Sunday closest to the Blessed Mother's birthday and includes music, food, games, activities for the children, a cakewalk, raffle baskets, baked goods, fellowship and more! To volunteer or for more information please contact Susan Rodzewich 610.287.8156 or e-mail srodz@churchofsaintmary.org