  Aid for Friends => Donna Heeney • 215-773-8348 |
Aid For Friends' mission is to serve needy, isolated shut-ins, primarily the frail elderly, in the 5 county Greater Philadelphia area, with free daily home-cooked meals delivered weekly by empathetic volunteer visitors, and also to provide shut-ins with free out reach services. The goal is to help our homebound "client/friends" maintain their cherished independence by supporting their determination to remain in their own homes for as long as possible and to enhance their quality of life.
www.aidforfriends.org/ |
| Altar Servers => Jacki Craney • 215-646-8748 |
All children of the parish beginning with fifth grade are eligible to become Altar Servers, the only requirements being the completion of a formal training program and a willingness to be of service at the Altar of the Lord.
Serving at the Altar is a special privilege. It allows you to be close to the altar, to carry the cross, to carry the light of Christ, to wear the robe of baptism, to hold the book of prayers, and to "swing the thing that makes the smoke" (the thurible). How wonderful it is to serve the Lord!
Contact: Jacki Craney (215) 646-8748 |
| Bereavement Committee => Mary Kolb • 215-672-2881 |
This support group is meant to assist fellow parishioners when they experience the death of a family member. Parish representatives will visit the bereaved family and offer the sympathy of the whole parish and also any assistance that they can provide in helping these people deal with their loss.
Training is available and new members are paired up with the experienced members to make visits. New members are always welcome.
Contact: Deacon Mary Kolb (215) 672-2881 |
| Blood Bank => Frank Falvey • 215-674-0818 |
The Red Cross Bloodmobile comes to our parish twice each year seeking blood donors. Blood is available to all donors of our parish & their parents.
Contact: Frank Falvey (215) 674-0818 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Troop 39 => Steven McCann • 215-917-1846 |
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
www.scouting.org |
| Carnival Committee => Tony DiPrinzio • 215-672-2881 |
Over 300 volunteers are needed to organize and staff our annual carnival, which is held on the parish grounds for one full week during early July. All parishioners are welcome to participate in monthly planning meetings beginning as early as January each year. Assistance is needed during May and June for setting up the carnival. During this time, all parishioners are asked to get involved and assist in whatever way possible. During the carnival week, volunteers are needed nightly to staff booths, as well as to prepare and serve food and beverages. Cooperation from all is needed in supporting the carnival through attendance with family and friends. Besides being an important source of income for our parish, the carnival also serves as an annual event that brings our community together in fellowship and cooperation.
Contact: 215-672-2881 |
| Catechists => Mrs. Jane McPeak • 215-674-8549 |
Volunteer catechists are the heart and soul of our Parish Religious Education Program. They are committed to presenting the message of Jesus Christ in word and deed. If you have a desire to share your faith and are confident and comfortable with a group of children, perhaps the Holy Spirit is prompting you! Catechist training and support are a vital part of our mission.
Contact: Mrs. Jane McPeak (215) 674-85499 |
| Catholic Youth Organization (C.Y.O.) => Mr. Matt Fasano • 215-657-7014 |
The C.Y.O. attempts to fulfill the needs of young people in five areas: social, spiritual, athletic, cultural and service. The organization is meant to assist the youth in finding their identity in Christ, in understanding their responsibility toward others, and in developing a well-rounded personality. C.Y.O. athletics and activities are open to all children of the parish in grades 5 through 8 and in some cases even at earlier ages. C.Y.O. activities include community service projects such as food and clothing collections, C.Y.O. Christmas party for underprivileged children, the Young Shepherds choir, and seasonal C.Y.O. Masses. Interested adults are encouraged to become members by helping with planning and executing the various programs or by acting as coaches.
Contact: Matt Fasano (215) 657-7014
http://www.scscyo.org/
CYO |
| Charismatic Prayer Group => Daniel Fanning • 215-836-5107 |
The "Maranatha Prayer Group" provides an atmosphere where people may praise God with prayer and song, offer thanksgiving and petitions, hear teachings, and support, guide and direct each other in the Life in the Spirit. All are welcome to attend on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. (Rosary at 7:00 p.m.) in the Chapel.
Contact: Daniel Fanning (215) 836-5107 |
| EDGE => Suzie Connelly • 215-654-0386 |
The Edge is a parish youth group dedicated to working with our 6th, 7th and 8th graders (both school and PREP). The Edge sponsors opportunities for spiritual, service and social activities. The group's activities are centered at St. Catherines but also reach out to the local Horsham community.
For more information about the group or to volunteer your time please contact:
Suzie Connelly at 215-654-0386 or bsconnelly1@verizon.net |
| Extraordinary Ministers => Rev. Mr. Timothy Urbanski • 215-643-4663 |
These dedicated men and women assist in the distribution of Holy Communion during Mass and also bring Communion to the sick and infirmed at their homes on a weekly basis. Appointment by the Archbishop and a period of training precedes one's commissioning as a Special Minister of the Eucharist. Usually parishioners are contacted by the Pastor or Deacon Urbanski and invited to become an Extraordinary Minister.
Contact: Deacon Urbanski (215) 643-4663 |
| Facilities Committee |
Established by Father Wild in 2003, the committee is responsible for the upgrade and maintenance of all the facilities that make up Saint Catherine of Siena. These include the rectory, grounds, school, parish hall and convent. With the help of many volunteers a great deal of improvements have been made since the formation of this committee and there are numerous plans in the works to continue to make Saint Catherine’s a Parish we can all be proud of.
We are currently seeking an individual who is willing to head up the facilities committee.
please contact Fr. Rymdeika at the Parish Office if you are interested.
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| Financial Council => Fr. Rymdeika, Moderator • 215-672-2881 |
In accordance with the revised Code of Canon Law, our parish has established a council composed of men and women chosen by the Pastor who are to advise him in the financial matters of the parish. The Council meets once every month. Membership is by appointment from the Pastor.
Contact: Father Rymdeika (215) 672-2881 |
| Girls Scouts of the USA - Daisy Troop 707 => Melissa Leonard • 267-209-0214 |
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
www.girlscouts.org |
| Hand of God C.C.D. Parent Volunteers => |
This organization is a group of parents whose children attend religious education classes (CCD) at St. Catherine of Siena. Our purpose is to provide additional support to the Director of Religious Education and our wonderful catechists and students.
Some of our annual efforts include refreshments after our Christmas Family Prayer Service, a Catechist Appreciation Night and an Ice Cream Social after our Closing Liturgy.
Contact: Religious Education Office. 215-674-8549 |
| Health Advisory Council => Anne McHugh • 215-654-5181 |
The Health Advisory Council helps parishioners by increasing their awareness of health issues and aiding parishioners when necessary. The Council visits patients, helps with stroke assessments, problem solving, accompanying patients to doctors visits. The Health Advisory Council also plans Health Fairs for the parish.
Contact: Anne McHugh (215) 654-5181 |
| Home & School Association => Elaine Johnson • 215-918-0283 |
This group serves as a link between parents and teachers, school and parish. The dedicated members present informative programs, provide volunteer staffing and conduct fund raising programs to benefit our school. Meetings are held every month, as announced.
Contact: Elaine Johnson (215) 918-0283 |
| Hospitality Committee => Ms. Mary Brown • 215-675-3372 |
The main function of this group is to staff the Rectory on Sundays. Members work in teams from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on 2 to 3 Sundays per year. They greet visitors, answer phones, and assist with requests for Masses, sympathy cards, etc. Their most important focus is to register new parishioners, making them feel welcome in our parish community, answering questions, and providing information about all of our groups and activities. Occasionally, the committee assists with other parish events, such as helping to serve refreshments after the annual Christmas Concert and assisting the photographers with the parish directory. Men and women of all ages are invited to join this group, whose mission is to represent "the heart of St. Catherine of Siena" to the public and to the parish.
Contact: Mary Brown (215) 675-3372 |
| Knights of Columbus => Mr. Sean Connelly • 215-641-1120 |
Founded by Father McGivney in 1882, the Knights of Columbus was formed in an effort to provide much needed security for widows and orphans of Catholic parishioners and to help Catholic men remain steadfast in their faith. Father McGivney's original idea grew quickly, becoming an order of Catholic men and their families, dedicated to promoting the concepts of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Today, there are more than a million and a half members in over 10,500 councils worldwide. Members and their families donate their time and talents to a variety of causes, such as feeding the hungry, providing shelter for the homeless, fighting to protect the right to life of all individuals, involvement in the Aid for Friends program for elderly shut-ins, "Crusade for Life" pro-life efforts, Special Olympics, annual Easter egg hunts, support of parish programs, etc. Here at St. Catherine of Siena, the Fr. Joseph Keeney Council # 8530 meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the parish office. Any man over the age of 18 who is a witness to the Catholic faith is welcome.
Website: Joseph P Keeney Council #8530 (Horsham, PA) |
| Lectors & Commentators => Mr. James Princivalle • 215-646-0502 |
Commentators read the theme of the liturgy, announce the intention for the Mass, make announcements and perform other services as directed. Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass and other liturgical services. Lectors must be good public readers in order to announce the Good News to the people.
Contact: Jim Princivalle (215) 646-0502 |
| Life Teen => Vacant • 215-672-2881 |
Since 1995, St. Catherine of Siena has used the Life Teen program as its form of high school youth ministry. Life Teen strives to address the spiritual, emotional, educational and social needs of teenagers. The mission of Life Teen is to create an environment which leads high school teenagers into a relationship with God, through Jesus Christ and His Church. Life Teen consists of a weekly Sunday evening liturgy, which is open and welcoming to all, but is geared to the teen age group. The music is more contemporary in nature, while still reverent and Liturgical. Teens serve as lectors, ushers and altar servers. After Mass there is an hour-long gathering called the "Life night" or LIFE. This is for high school teens only. Here the teens learn and talk about the Catholic faith and issues of the times, perform acts of service and socialize. These nights range from a night about Jesus, to a hayride and bonfire. We also take yearly weekend ski trips, white-water-rafting trips and a summer weekend retreat. Life Teen is run by the Life Teen Coordinator and a group of dedicated, balanced, young adult volunteers. These quality people seek to be good role models and assist in carrying out the mission of leading teens closer to Christ. The program, including Mass, runs from mid-September to the second Sunday of December, and from mid-January to the end of June. Consult the parish bulletin for specific times and activities.
Contact: Vacant |
| Miraculous Medal Novena => Joan Kulick • 215-672-2822 |
Every Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 7:15 p.m. in the Our Lady of the New Millennium Chapel, we gather to recite the Miraculous Medal Novena, followed by Benediction. Come join us!
Contact: Joan Kulick (215) 672-2822 |
| Music Program => Mimi Drummond • 215-646-7105 |
Music and Liturgy are certainly the high-points of life here at St. Catherine's. People who gather for Sunday Liturgy are aided in their worship by our music program. A variety of musical forms enhances our Masses, from accompanist and leader of song, to choral groups and ensembles, to choirs. Anyone who has the gift of a singing voice or the ability to play a musical instrument is sure to find a group to his or her liking.
Contact (unless otherwise noted): Mary Anne Dunbar (215) 362-6899
Our various music groups are as follows:
"Cantors" (leaders of song)
"The Companions" (9:00 a.m. Mass choral group ensemble)
"Choral Praise" (10:45 a.m. Mass choir)
"Emmanuel" (combined choral groups & ensembles)
"Men's Ensemble" (ensemble of men's voices and instruments)
"Young Shepherds" (grade school-age choral group & ensemble)
Contact: Debbie Pio (215) 444-0630
"Joyful Noise" (St. Catherine School Choir)
Contact: Rita DiCarne (215) 672-2881 |
| Parish Nurse Partners => Ms. Anne White • 215-886-7273 |
The Parish Nurse Partners is a dedicated group of parishioners who contribute their time and talents by reaching out to the local community through prayerful concern and compassionate service. They are an excellent resource for information on health and wellness issues and community resources. They also provide 2-3 hour interim assistance/respite to those caring for a loved one, as well as spiritual support in times of illness or crisis.
Contact: Anne White (215) 886-7273
Marge Nowack (215) 675-8758 |
| Pastoral Council => Fr. Rymdeika, Moderator • 215-672-2881 |
The Pastoral Council is the main advisory board to the pastor. Their concern is to help the pastor vision the direction of the parish in the years ahead as well as the present. They look at the spiritual, social, and structural needs of the parish. It is an elected position. Terms are for three years. Voting is done by the registered parishioners 18 years of age or older. This Council is mandated by Archdiocesan statutes.
Contact: Fr. Rymdeika, Moderator (215) 672-2881 |
| Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration => Sue Brinkmann • 215-675-4078 |
Over 350 of our parishioners have chosen to express their love for the Eucharist by participating in round-the-clock adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Each adorer visits with the Blessed Sacrament for one hour once a week in Our Lady of the New Millennium Chapel adjacent to the Rectory (except during Sunday Masses--6:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.). We are always in need of additional scheduled adorers, particularly between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Whether you can commit to one hour a week or you only have a few minutes to spare, the door is always open if you'd like to spend some quiet time with the Lord.
Contact: Sue Brinkmann (215) 675-4078 |
| Pre-Cana Team => Mr. & Mrs. Doherty • 215-542-0769 |
Married couples share their views on important aspects of married life with engaged couples who are preparing to marry in the Church. The Pre-Cana day is held twice a year from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (once in Fall and once in late Winter; 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The day consists of presentations and discussions on communication, lifestyle, intimacy and spiritually.
Contact: Jim and Mary Doherty (215) 542-0769 |
| Pre-Jordan Team => Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Urbanski • 215-643-4663 |
The Pre-Jordan team consists of staff and families who have volunteered to assist in preparation of new parents for their child's baptism. Training is provided. Pre-Jordan classes are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Rectory.
Contact: Tim & Joan Urbanski (215) 643-4663 |
| School Volunteers => Karen Paci • 215-643-6998 |
Many volunteers are needed to help our school and school-related programs function well. Parishioners assist in the office, as lunchroom parents, teacher’s aides, working with various fund-raising drives, in publicity and innumerable other areas.
Contact: Karen Paci (215) 643-6998
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| Senior Citizens => Natalie Kolin • 215-672-7097 |
The Senior Citizens group at St. Catherine's gives seniors the opportunity to share companionship and activities with people their own age. The group meets on the second Saturday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the Rectory. Occasionally, trips to Atlantic City, Lancaster, shows, etc., are planned with seniors groups in other local parishes.
Contact: Natalie Kolin (215) 672-7097 |
| St. Vincent De Paul Society => Mr. William Gallagher • 215-313-4158 |
Inspired by Gospel Values, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul , a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering service to the needy and suffering in the tradition of it’s founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, Saint Vincent de Paul.
Contact Bill Gallagher (215) 313-4158
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Website
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| Ushers => Mr. Mike Barrilli • 215-643-2295 |
Ushers assist in the orderly execution of the Church functions and celebrations. They also help by distributing the announcements after each Mass.
Contact: Mr. Mike Barrilli (215) 643-2295 |