Saint Joseph Church
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Aid For Friends - Debby O'Keefe - 610-269-8032

Volunteers prepare individual meals for the homebound in the area. Pans are picked up at the rectory office, filled at home, and returned to the "AFF" freezer at the rectory. The commitment can vary from one meal a month to several meals a week.

Aid for Friends

Buildings and Grounds Committee - Bill Louden - 610-383-9446

Volunteers perform small-scale services to help repair and maintain parish property.

Bereavement Team - Pam Seymour - 610-384-1221

This group reaches out to parishioners who have lost a loved one. Team members help with planning the funeral liturgy, and offer comfort and support.

 

 

 

 

 

Blood Drive - Dana Gryger - 610-269-4613

 

Drives are held in June and November under the auspices of the American Red Cross.

Evangelization Team - Tom Keenan - 610-873-0912

 

This group promotes the Catholic faith in our community with a special outreach to non-practicing Catholics and the un-churched. It also works with parish groups to help them see how they witness Gospel values. The committee meets the first Thursday of each month.

Good Works Partner Churches- Becky Kopec - 610-873-4527

Partnered with Good Works, Inc. of Chester County

Our mission is to extend God's love to homeowners living in substandard housing to make homes warmer, safer, and drier and to replace hopelessness with the hope of Jesus Christ.

Since starting this ministry in 2001, St. Joseph parishioners have completed over 20 homes. We try to involve the homeowner in every way possible and make them a part of the home repair team.

Good Works Organization

Green Team - Susan Yanik - 610-873-2773

Individuals and groups volunteer to help maintain the garden areas around parish buildings. Services include raking leaves, weeding beds, and planting flowers.

HOPE - Helen Lyons 610-873-8041 & Michele McHugh 610-873-0682

Helping Other People Everyday. If you are interested in being on call as a driver one day every 8 weeks, please call to sign up. Drivers take people to doctor appts, pickup groceries, prescriptions, etc.

Hospice Casserole Makers - Gail Hoekzema - 610-269-9574

Volunteers make casseroles that are taken to Mercy Hospice in Philadelphia to feed homeless women and children. Recipes and pans are provided. Please return casseroles to the Mercy Hospice freezer at the rectory.

Hospitality Committee - Pat Wishing 610-518-1659

& Mary Ann DiBenedetto 610-873-0240

If you like to bake, create centerpieces, help setup/cleanup events, this ministry is for you.

 

Joseph's People - Dyanne Delaney- Hot-line number: 610-873-7117

 

Volunteers help unemployed parishioners in their search for full-time work, offering a job data bank, expertise, encouragement, and spiritual support.

Joseph's People

Knights of Columbus - Frank Forcellini - 610-873-7517

The Rev. William J. Fenerty Council meets on the third Monday each month at 7 pm in the Parish Meeting Center. This fraternal benefit society welcomes Catholic men ages 18 and older. It sponsors and provides support for various parish and K of C activities throughout the year.

Knights of Columbus William J. Fenerty - Council 7208

Newsletter Committee - Karen Dawson -610-873-4242

 

 

Parishioners contribute articles about parish life and personalities for the quarterly newsletter.

Summer 2009

Project Linus - Shirley Anne Miller - 610-269-4702

Make & donate blankets for seriously ill or traumatized children in need of comfort & security. A great project to fulfill service hours for Confirmation or school.

Project Linus

Respect Life Committee - Karen Martini -

 

This group promotes respect for life from conception to natural death through education, prayer, & service opportunities.

Respect Life

Sweepstakes Committee - Joan Angiulo - 610-486-6552

 

Parishioners volunteer to sell sweepstakes to family members, friends, & colleagues during this annual fundraiser that benefits the parish.