• 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: Mary Cosgrove 610-287-6552

    • 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 De Yarrison, HOPE Ministry Leader 610-287-4205 or email at sherpahp@comcast.net    .

    • 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: MaryKay Bushey 484-415-0338
    • 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: Matt McCloskey 610-454-1207

    • 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.

    • Evangelization
      Raises the level of awareness and motivation among Catholics of their duty to personally support and participate in the works and ministries of evangelization.
      What is involved?
      Developing, planning and implementing activities and events for the spiritual benefit of the parish.
      Who should participate?
      All men, women and children in our parish are welcome to participate by enthusiastically welcoming others and sharing the “Good News of Jesus Christ, in order to unite and strengthen our parish family in faith, worship, community and service. This Group typically meets twice a month.
      CONTACT:Coleen Rhuberg 610-287-6185

    • Hospitality Sunday Committee
      This Group welcomes all new parishioners into St. Mary’s at a coffee social held monthly after the 10:30 am Mass. In addition, members have the opportunity to prepare and host functions held at St. Mary’s such as World Day of Prayer, Ecumenical Services and the like.
      Who should participate?
      All are welcome.
      CONTACT: Lisa Knol, 215-256-8852

    • St. Mary's Day and Parish Picnic
      What does it involve?
      Volunteers plan and coordinate the annual St. Mary Day Celebration 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 Rodzewich610.287.5936 or e-mail shrdesign@aol.com

    • New Parishioner Welcome
      New Parishioners are welcomed by the Priests and Staff of the parish at a simple wine and cheese reception at the Rectory.
      What does it involve?
      Volunteers help to send out invitations, arrange for refreshments and greet new parishioners.
      Who should participate?
      People with good communication and organizational skills who desire to make newcomers feel a connection with our parish.